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Administrative and College Services Listed Alphabetically with Telephone Extensions. Dial (818) 947- plus extension. DEPARTMENT EXTENSION DEPARTMENT EXTENSION Academic Affairs 2326 Lost & Found 2911 Academic Resource Center 2811 Maintenance & Operations 2301 Admissions 2553 Mosaic Center (818) 778-5998 Assessment Center 2587 Museum 2373 Associated Student Union (818) 778-5516 Ombudsperson 2317 Athletic Director 2508 Personnel 2414 Bookstore 2313 President 2321 Business Office 2318 Radio Station (KVCM) 2305 CalWORKs 2976 Receiving 2996 Career/Transfer Center 2646 Records Office 2403 Child Development Center 2931 Scholarships and Grants 2700 Community Services Program (818) 947-2577 Services for Students EXT. 4172 with Disabilities 2681 Cooperative Education 2333 Sheriff’s Department 2911 Counseling (818) 947-2600 Student Health Center/ EXT. 4200 Psychological Services 2918 Donations 2619 TDD (for Deaf only) 2680 EOPS/CARE/ TRIO/Student Support Services 2487 Next Up/Guardian Scholars 2432 Valley Star (School Paper) 2868 Financial Aid 2412 Veterans Services (818) 778-5627 Foundation 2619 Vice President, Academic Affairs 2378 International Students (818) 778-5517 Vice President, Job Resource Center 2334 Administrative Services 2336 Library 2425 Vice President, Student Services 2543

Los Angeles Valley College 2020-2021 Catalog: Matthew Walsh, Editor; Luiza Minasyan, Graphic Designer; with the collaboration of Jermain Pipkins, Dean of Academic Affairs; Edgar Perez, Curriculum Chair; and Anita Martinez, Articulation Officer. Photos courtesy of: Luiza Minasyan, Dale Beck, Jamie Holladay-Collins, Leon Cruz, Armine Galukyan, Xiaoyang Liu, Gregory Morrison and Arantxa Rodriguez. Cover Photo: Luiza Minasyan 2020-2021 CATALOG Volume 71

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Los Angeles Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 2020-2021 Calendar of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415- 506-0234), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and Fall Semester 2020 the U.S. Department of Education. Information on filing a complaint against the college regarding a possible violation of accreditation standards can be found on the ACCJC website at www.accjc.org. Classes: August 31 - December 20, 2020 Accuracy Statement Finals: December 14 - December 20, 2021 The Los Angeles Community College District and Los Angeles Valley College have made every effort to make this catalog accurate and may, without notice, change general information, courses, or programs offered. The Spring Semester 2021 reasons for change may include student enrollment, level of funding, or other issues decided by the District Classes: February 8 - June 7, 2021 or college. The District and college also reserve the right to add to, change, or cancel any rules, regulations, policies and procedures as provided by law. Finals: June 1 - June 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES FRANCISCO C. RODRIGUEZ, PH.D. CHANCELLOR DR. BARRY GRIBBONS PRESIDENT ANDRA HOFFMAN PRESIDENT MELINDA A. NISH, ED.D. INTERIM DEPUTY CHANCELLOR KAREN L. DAAR VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS STEVEN F. VERES 1ST VICE PRESIDENT RYAN M. CORNNER, ED.D. VICE CHANCELLOR OF EDUCATIONAL FLORENTINO MANZANO VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT SERVICES GABRIEL BUELNA, PH.D. 2ND VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAMS AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS MIKE C. LEE VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MIKE FONG MERCEDES C. GUTIERREZ, ED.D ACTING VICE ERNEST H. MORENO CHANCELLOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ACADEMIC SENATE OFFICERS SCOTT J. SVONKIN CARMEN V. LIDZ, MS. VICE CHANCELLOR/ CHIEF INFORMATION CHAUNCEY MADDREN PRESIDENT DAVID VELA OFFICER DR. KEVIN SANFORD EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ELIAS GERONIMO STUDENT TRUSTEE JEANETTE L. GORDON CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ TREASURER EDGAR PEREZ CURRICULUM VICE PRESIDENT JEFFREY M. PRIETO, J.D. GENERAL COUNSEL DR. WESLEY OLIPHANT TREASURER RUEBEN C. SMITH, D.C.SC CHIEF FACILITIES EXECUTIVE NIKOO BERENJI SECRETARY PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to Los Angeles Valley College

n behalf of the faculty, staff, and administrators, I would like to welcome you to Los Angeles Valley College. We are passionate about our goals of supportingO access, equity, and success, and are committed to supporting you in achieving your educational goals.

As you can see by the catalog’s content, Valley College offers all the general education courses you need to transfer to a major university. For students specifically seeking to transfer to a CSU campus, we currently offer 26 approved Associate Degrees for Transfer. Valley College also offers courses and programs that prepare you to succeed in a wide array of occupational fields, in addition to courses that help you enhance your basic skills. Complementing these programs, Valley College provides you with opportunities to participate in Extension and Community Education programs. With a focus on supporting success in these instructional programs, we provide services and programs which have been designed to meet the needs of members of our diverse student population.

Valley College publishes a schedule of classes prior to each academic session, and both the catalog and the schedule of classes are available on our website at www. lavc.edu. If you don’t find the answers to your questions as you browse through the catalog or the website, our dedicated staff and faculty are available to help you.

Again, welcome to Valley College. I wish you success in reaching your educational goals.

Sincerely,

Dr. Barry Gribbons President

MISSION: CORE VALUES: of academic and career pathways and services in an atmosphere of Los Angeles Valley College serves RESPECT, DIVERSITY, OPENNESS AND academic freedom and collaboration as our students’ pathway to their SUPPORT responsive to students, faculty, staff, success and career goals. We embrace Los Angeles Valley College is a and community. The college proactively the diversity of our community and respectful and supportive community, guides, helps navigate, and supports strive to empower all members to be open to all learners. We recognize students’ growth to fulfill their engaged, confident, and productive. diversity by offering extensive educational goals through innovative Our comprehensive curriculum and resources and pathways within a teaching and learning. support services enrich learning and vibrant and evolving campus. Our inspire our students to achieve their focus on equity and inclusion will RESOURCEFULNESS AND personal goals, including completion ensure our disproportionately impacted ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP of certificates, degrees, and transfer students are served. The college strives to be effective requirements. We are dedicated to STUDENT GROWTH THROUGH stewards of our physical, technological, providing continuing education, and INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND and financial resources to maximize enhancing personal development and LEARNING institutional effectiveness. The college quality of life. fosters sustainability and pride in our The college creates a learning-centered vibrant and evolving campus. environment that offers a broad range TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION and Definitions, How to Access Your Grades, Course College History, Facilities, Mission & Core Values 4 Repetition, Final Examinations, Petition for Graduation, What We Offer, Los Angele Valley College Foundation 5 Academic Standards, Dismissal, Course Repetition College Colors/ Mascot, Academic Freedom, Calendar 6 to Remove Substandard Grade, Duplicative Credit, Repetition of Courses in which a Satisfactory Grade MATRICULATION/ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION was Recorded, Transcript, Awards, Recording Devices, PROCEDURES Office of the Ombudsperson, Standards of Student Admission Eligibility 7 Conduct and Disciplinary Action, Policy on Academic High School Students 7 Dishonesty, Drug-Free Environment, Student Right-To- K-8 Students 7 Know Disclosure Fee Payment 7 Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 8 DISTRICT AND COLLEGE POLICIES 208 Residency Requirements 8 Non-Discrimination Policy, Limited English Proficiency, Foreign Student Admission 8 Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault Policy, Sexual Fees 9 Harassment Policy, Diversity Program, Smoking Policy Business Office 11 Student Equity and Achievement Program (SEA) 13 ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUPPORT 2 11 Placement 13 Counseling Department, Tutoring, Reading Center, Orientation 13 Library, Academic Computing Counseling/Student Education Planning 13 English, ESL, and Math Placement 14 SPECIAL PROGRAMS 214 Registration Process 16 CalWORKS Program, Citizenship Center, Community Services and Education, Continuing Education, LAVC MILESTONES 18 Cooperative Agencies Resource for Education (CARE), Program Mapper 18 Dream Resource Center, Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS), Extension Program, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS High School Dual Enrollment Program, HiSET/ GED, Instructional Programs at Los Angeles Valley College 19 LAVC Family Resource Center, Mosaic Center, NextUp/ Student Learning Outcomes 21 Guardian Scholars, Puente, Service Learning Program, Course Subject Abbreviations 22 Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), Study Transfer Requirements 23 Away Program, TRiO/ Student Support Services, Umoja Special Transfer Programs 24 Community/ Black Scholars, Veterans Resource Center, • TAP/Honors 24 Workforce Training Program • University of California Transfer 25 • (IGETC) 2020-21 27 CAMPUS SERVICES 219 • California State University Transfer 30 Art Gallery, LAVC Historical Museum, Guiding Your • HBCU and Private Colleges and Universities 31 Path to Success Center, Job Resource Center, Monarch • General Education Certification for California State Store (Bookstore), Child Development Center, College Universities 2020-21 32 Advisory Committees, Financial Aid, Federal Grants, • CSU System-wide Credit for External Exams 34 Cost of Attendance, Satisfactory Academic Progress, Associate Degree Programs 37 Other Information, Clery Act, Bus Routes, Lost and • LAVC General Education Plans 39 Found, Student Parking, Health Services Center, Tax Associate Degrees for Transfer 44 Credits, Office of the Ombudsperson Certificate Programs 54 Degrees and Credit Certificates 55 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 233 Noncredit Certificates of Completion 97 College Colors and Symbol, Scholastic Honor Societies, Special Programs 99 Associated Student Union, Executive Council, Campus Instructional Alternatives 100 Clubs, ASU Membership Fee, Qualifications for ASU Officers, Student Trustee Election Procedure, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 101 Intercollegiate Athletics and Eligibility, Alumni and Friends Association, Estate Plans ACADEMIC POLICY 189 Open Enrollment, Student Records and Directory FULL-TIME FACULTY 237 Information, Units of Work/Study Load, Limitations Administrators 242 on Enrollment, Enforcement of 30-Unit Limit on Basic Emeriti 243 Skills Course, Supplemental Instructional Materials, In Memoriam 246 Attendance, Auditing Classes, Adding Classes, Withdrawing from a Class, Dropping Classes, Credit DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION 247 by Examination, Courses Approved for Credit by GLOSSARY OF TERMS 253 Examination, Credit for External Exams, Pass/No Pass INDEX 255 Courses, Grades and Grade Changes, Grading Symbols CAMPUS MAP 259

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COLLEGE HISTORY Library & Academic Resource Center, Monarch Athletic Center, Student Services Center and Annex, Student Union, Los Angeles Valley College was created in June 1949 to meet and renovated classrooms and laboratories with upgraded the tremendous growth of the San Fernando Valley during the smart technology. The college also has a child development 1940’s and early 1950’s. In September 1949, the college was center, a family resource center for student parents, and a officially chartered by the Los Angeles Board of Education. state-of-the-art television studio. Athletic facilities include The pioneer class comprised of 439 students (254 men and a stadium with the only 10-lane Mondo track in southern 185 women), who were taught by 23 faculty members in five California, baseball and softball fields, archery field, soccer bungalows at Van Nuys High School. Vierling Kersey served field, tennis courts, an athletics training facility, rock as the first director of the college. climbing wall, gymnastics center, a gym for individuals with disabilities, and an aquatics center with an Olympic-sized The college moved to its present site in the heart of the San pool. Fernando Valley during the summer of 1951. At the opening semester on the new campus, enrollment was 1,003 students, The college anticipates opening a new academic and with 55 faculty. The student body was housed in 33 temporary cultural building in 2022, and is planning to build two bungalow structures, which increased to 45 bungalows new multi-discipline academic buildings. Learn more at between 1951 and 1956 to meet the growing enrollment. By the LAVC ReVitalizing Valley Web page at www.lavc.edu/ 1952, the fall enrollment exceeded 2,300 students. revitalizingvalley.

After separating from the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) was MISSION & CORE VALUES formed in 1969. The first independent Board of Trustees was elected the same year. LAVC is one of nine college campuses MISSION STATEMENT in the Los Angeles Community College District. Los Angeles Valley College serves as our students’ pathway From 1959 to the 1970’s, the college added 20 permanent to their success and career goals. We embrace the diversity buildings. These buildings included a library, administration of our community and strive to empower all members to building, cafeteria, theater arts, planetarium, campus center, be engaged, confident, and productive. Our comprehensive and classroom buildings with science laboratories. curriculum and support services enrich learning and inspire our students to achieve their personal goals, including In 2001, LAVC began a bond-funded $704 million renovation completion of certificates, degrees, and transfer requirements. and building project to improve aging college facilities, We are dedicated to providing continuing education, and upgrade infrastructure, and construct new building. All its enhancing personal development and quality of life. existing buildings on the campus were renovated, and it added 13 new LEED-certified sustainable buildings. CORE VALUES

Today, LAVC serves approximately 28,000 students annually Respect, Diversity, Openness, and Support from the neighboring communities of Van Nuys, Burbank, Los Angeles Valley College is a respectful and supportive Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, North Hollywood, community, open to all learners. We recognize diversity by Panorama City, North Hills, and Encino. The college offers 75 offering extensive resources and pathways within a vibrant associate degree programs, 26 associate degrees for transfer, and evolving campus. Our focus on equity and inclusion will 83 certificate programs, as well as continuing education, ensure our disproportionately impacted students are served. noncredit, and job training programs. Today, it has more than 200 full-time faculty and more than 400 part-time instructors. Student Growth through Innovative Teaching and Learning LAVC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and is a Hispanic-Serving The college creates a learning-centered environment that Institution. offers a broad range of academic and career pathways and services in an atmosphere of academic freedom and collaboration responsive to students, faculty, staff, and community. The college proactively guides, helps navigate, COLLEGE FACILITIES and supports students’ growth to fulfill their educational Los Angeles Valley College is a 104-acre community college goals through innovative teaching and learning. located heart of the San Fernando Valley. The tree lined Resourcefulness and Environmental Stewardship campus is affectionately known as the first California community college to be designated as a Tree Campus USA. The college strives to be effective stewards of our physical, technological, and financial resources to maximize LAVC is proud of its Administration and Career Advancement institutional effectiveness. The college fosters sustainability building, Allied Health and Sciences Center, Child and pride in our vibrant and evolving campus. Development & Family Complex, Community Services Center,

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WHAT WE OFFER FOUNDATIONAL & TRANSITIONAL SKILLS

To accomplish the education philosophy and mission of the LAVC offers English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Valley and Civics for immigrants, foreign students and other College offers the following types of educational programs students with limited English proficiency, and vocational and services: education that prepares students for basic workplace skills. Noncredit Certificate of Completion GENERAL EDUCATION A Noncredit Certificate of Completion (NC) is for students LAVC offers programs of undergraduate courses that develop who want to prepare to transition into college-credit courses basic academic and technical knowledge and skills needed for or the workplace, in subject areas such as ESL, Civics, and further study in a field or needed for employment. Vocational Education.

Associate Degree (AA/AS) COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE

An Associate Degree (AA/AS) provides students with basic LAVC offers counseling and guidance support in academic, academic and technical knowledge in a particular subject career, and personal counseling and assistance in matters of study. It may be earned in conjunction with preparing to of admissions, financial aid, job placement and student transfer or an occupational program. activities. It is designed to assist the student in the establishment of educational goals and in the selection and pursuit of a life work compatible with his or her interests, TRANSFER aptitudes and abilities. LAVC offers programs that allow students, who complete 60 transferable units of study, to transfer to an accredited four- COMMUNITY EDUCATION year college or university to continue their upper-division LAVC offers a Community Services program designed to work towards a bachelor’s degree. Students are encouraged meet the college’s mission for lifelong learning providing to use the Career/Transfer Center. hundreds of not-for-credit educational offerings (online and Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) classroom) in computer applications, health and wellness, open recreation, personal growth, and business-related The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) prepares studies. This program is a completely self-supported, fee- students for transfer to a California State University (CSU). based division of the college. Register online for Community Students completing these degrees are guaranteed admission Services classes at: lavalley.augusoft.net. to the CSU system. CONTINUING EDUCATION Transfer Pathways to University of California LAVC offers opportunities for individuals who are interested The UC Transfer Pathways is for community college students in improving their academic and occupational competencies. who plan to transfer to a University of California (UC) campus In addition, tuition-free noncredit courses are intended to to complete their undergraduate degree. It provides a clear provide students with lifelong learning and college and career road map that prepares students for one of several popular preparation opportunities. majors, making them competitive for acceptance to and timely graduation from any University of California (UC) campus. It does not guarantee admission to a UC. LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION The Foundation is a non-profit organization whose purpose LAVC offers occupational programs that help students is to benefit Los Angeles Valley College students and college develop skills in a particular discipline that can lead to programs and activities. The Foundation raises funds to employment, job advancement, certification or an associate support student scholarships, faculty projects, and various degree. campus programs, and alumni events.

Certificate of Achievement To inquire about the Foundation or to make a contribution, please call (818) 947-2619, or visit them online at www. A Certificate of Achievement (CA) program is for students lavcfoundation.org. who are looking for instruction with a high degree of specialization.

Skills Certificate

A Skills Certificate is for students who want to take a sequence of credit courses that prepares him or her to progress in a career path.

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COLLEGE COLORS & MASCOT 2020- 2021 Academic Calendar The students, faculty and staff of Los Angeles Valley College have selected green and gold as the college’s official colors. Fall 2020 Semester The mascot is the lion, and its sports teams are known as the “Monarchs”. The school colors and mascot were selected by REGISTRATION STARTS the pioneer class of Los Angeles Valley College in 1949. For Tier 1: CalWorks, SSD, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/ the college logo, contact the LAVC Public Relations Office at June 8, 2020 Veterans news@lavc.edu. June 11, 2020 Tier 2: Athletes, Promise, Completion Continuing & New, Fully Matriculated Students and Middle June 15, 2020 College High School ACADEMIC FREEDOM June 29, 2020 Students Who Lost Priority The Board’s policy on academic freedom is contained in July 1, 2020 Open Enrollment, including K-12 Special Admits Article 4 of the LACCD’s Agreement with the American GENERAL CALENDAR DATES Federation of Teachers College Guild, which is in effect between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2020. This article states August 31, 2020 Day and Evening Classes Begin that “the Faculty shall have the academic freedom to seek the September 5, 2020 Saturday Classes Begin truth and guarantee freedom of learning to the students.” December 20, 2020 Last Day of Instruction December 14-20, Final Examinations 2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR HOLIDAY- NO CLASSES Los Angeles Valley College offers two semesters (Fall and September 7, 2020 Labor Day, college closed Spring) every academic year. In addition, the college may November 11, 2020 Veterans Day, college closed offer two intersessions (Winter and Summer)*. All college November 26-27, Thanksgiving, college closed classes are open to regularly enrolled students. 2020 December 24, 2020- Winter Break, college closed The following outlines some of important dates for the 2020- January 1, 2021 2021 academic year; a complete listing of academic dates and deadlines is posted each semester Spring 2021 Semester

REGISTRATION STARTS Tier 1: CalWorks, SSD, EOPS, Foster Youth, Active Duty/ 2020-2021 Term Dates November 9, 2020 Veterans November 12, 2020 Tier 2: Athletes, Promise, Completion Continuing & New, Fully Matriculated Students and Middle Summer Period Begins 6/15/20 Monday November 16, 2020 College High School Summer Ends 8/30/20 Sunday December 2, 2020 Students Who Lost Priority

December 7, 2020 Open Enrollment, including K-12 Special Admits

Fall Instruction Begins 8/31/20 Monday GENERAL CALENDAR DATES Fall Finals End 12/20/20 Sunday February 8, 2021 Day and Evening Classes Begin February 20, 2021 Saturday Classes Begin

June 7, 2021 Last Day of Instruction Winter Instruction Begins 1/4/21 Monday June 1 - 7, 2021 Final Examinations Winter Instruction Ends 2/7/21 Sunday HOLIDAY- NO CLASSES January 18, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, college closed Spring Instruction Begins 2/8/21 Monday February 12 & 15, Presidents’ Day, college closed Spring Finals End 6/7/21 Monday 2021 March 31, 2021 Cesar Chavez Day, college closed

April 3 - 9, 2021 Spring Break, college closed

Summer Period Begins 6/14/21 Monday May 31, 2021 Memorial Day, college closed Summer Period Ends 8/29/21 Sunday The Catalog, schedule of classes, and a complete listing of academic dates and deadlines in a given semester are available on the LAVC’s Class Schedule webpage at www.lavc.edu/schedule/.

* Summer and winter intersessions are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

6 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 MATRICULATION/ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY ■ General Courses/Intersession Students must submit an online admissions application Anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent meets and Concurrent Enrollment Form to the Office of the basic eligibility requirement for admission to a California Admissions and Records during normal business hours. public two-year community college. Students will receive an internet registration appointment at this time. For more information go to Admissions and People who do not have a high school diploma or its Records located in the Student Services Center building. equivalent but meet additional criteria are also eligible for admission if, in the judgment of the college Admissions PAYING YOUR FEES Officer, they are capable of profiting from instruction. Additional eligibility criteria include: Concurrently enrolled middle/high school students are exempt from paying enrollment fees provided they enroll 1. People who are eighteen (18) years old. in 11 units or less. If they enroll in more than 11 units, the 2. People who are apprentices, as defined by Section 3077 student is responsible for paying fees for all units enrolled. of the California Labor Code. 3. People in grades K-12, under special circumstances. ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL Information regarding other eligibility criteria and/or admission procedures is available in the Office of Admissions STUDENTS (K-8 GRADES) and Records. ADMISSION: K – 8

Los Angeles Valley College provides opportunities for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (9-12 academically advanced students to enroll at the college. GRADES) Students who wish to enroll in courses must complete an application packet, available at the Academic Affairs Office Located in the Administration and Career Advancement ADMISSION Building (ACA) room 2401. Students must complete and High school students are allowed to enroll while they are still submit the application packet no later than two weeks prior in high school provided they submit an online Admissions to the beginning of the semester. There are no exceptions. Application and get the approval of their principal or designee Once a completed application is received, the K-8 Admissions and parent on a Concurrent Enrollment Form. Committee will review the application. Students will be admitted only for enrichment purposes. (Administrative ASSESSMENT Regulation E-87)

High school students may refer to their U.S. high school transcripts when answering the multiple measures questions FEE PAYMENT as part of the initial college application to LAVC. ATTENTION CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT DECIDING WHICH CLASSES TO TAKE STUDENTS (FORMERLY BOARD OF GOVERNORS FEE WAIVER) The principal or designee signing the Concurrent Enrollment Form should approve the class(es) in which the student is All students will be charged the health fee ($19 for Fall/ attempting to enroll. However, the student is still required to Spring and $16 for Summer/Winter). This fee will no longer be meet college-level prerequisites for any course they wish to waived for students who are eligible for a fee waiver. Please take. feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office at extension 2412 if you have any questions.

ENROLLING IN CLASSES Fees for California residents are subject to change by California legislature. PAY FEES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Students may choose to take Dual Enrollment classes after TO AVOID DELAYS in receiving your REGISTRATION FEE school at Los Angeles Valley College or on select high school RECEIPT. You will need this receipt to purchase books and to campuses. Students should see their college counselor for avoid long lines or a hold on classes/books/records. If you pay more information, because courses vary by semester. by mail, the REGISTRATION FEE RECEIPT form will be mailed to you. If you don’t receive your fee receipt by mail, you may ■ After-School Classes pick it up at the Business Office. If you delay in payment of Students must submit an online admissions application fees, your enrollment process will be delayed. and bring a Concurrent Enrollment Form. For more information students should talk to their high school You will need your REGISTRATION FEE RECEIPT before you counselor or college advisor. can purchase books, check out library materials, or identify

Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 7 MATRICULATION | ADMISSIONS | REGISTRATION yourself for any purpose as an enrolled student. If you do Office regarding your particular status. not pay your fees, you will not be able to purchase a parking permit or take a photo I.D. A student classified as a non-resident will be required to pay non-resident tuition fees as established by the District Board of Trustees. FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND RESIDENCY RECLASSIFICATION PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) Students who have been classified as non-residents may The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) petition to be reclassified at any time they feel their status has affords students the following rights with respect to their changed. The Residency Reclassification forms are available educational records: in the Admissions Office and must be submitted prior to the semester in which reclassification as a resident is to be 1. The right to inspect and review the student's education effective. records which includes discipline records, within 45 days from the date the College receives a written request for RESIDENCY APPEAL access. A student may appeal the residence classification as 2. The right to request an amendment of the student's determined by the college. The appeal must be made within educational records which the student believes to be 30 calendar days of receipt of residency reclassification inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the decision. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the student's privacy rights. college Admissions Officer, who will forward it to the District 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally Residency Appeal Officer. identifiable information contained in the student's educational records, except to the extent that FERPA and COLLEGE RESIDENCY California law authorize disclosures without consent. Units for which credit is given pursuant to the provision of 4. The right to restrict disclosure of personally identifiable this section shall not be counted in determining the twelve information that the College has designated as directory units of credit for residence requirement. information, which may be released without the written consent of the student.

5. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department FOREIGN STUDENT ADMISSION of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to F-1 VISA APPLICANTS comply with the requirements of FERPA. Los Angeles Valley College issues I-20s to foreign students Family Policy Compliance Office who wish to study on an F-1 visa. The college works closely U.S. Department of Education with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services 400 Maryland Avenue S.W. (USCIS). Therefore, foreign students are urged to acquaint Washington, DC 20202-4605 themselves with the USCIS prior to applying for admission.

Foreign student applications are accepted Fall/Spring RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS semesters. Foreign students are required to pay the non- resident tuition fee. Tuition and fees must be paid at the CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT time of registration in accordance with the number of units in which the student enrolls. There is a $50.00 application To attend any of the Los Angeles Community Colleges as a processing fee due at the time of application. resident of California, a student is required to have been a California resident for more than one year immediately I-20s may be issued to the following applicants: preceding the Residency Determination Date. The Residency Determination Date is the day before classes begin. Residence Applicants within the U.S. is defined as a union of act and intent. ■ F-1 visa students transferring from another institution NON-RESIDENTS ■ F-2 visa students nearing their 21st birthday ■ Other eligible visa holders who wish to go through a A non-resident student is one who has not had residence in change-of-status to become F-1 students the State of California for more than one year immediately preceding the Residency Determination Date. Residence is Applicants outside the U.S. defined as a union of act and intent. Physical presence alone is not sufficient to establish California residency nor is intent ■ May apply to the college provided they have completed when not coupled with continuous physical presence in the their secondary (high school) education in their home State. Certain non-U.S. citizens are permitted to establish country and are English proficient. residency and others are not. Check with the Admissions

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I-20s are not issued to people who are out-of-status with ENROLLMENT FEE REFUND POLICY USCIS or students with GPA below a 2.0. For other than short-term classes, a full refund of the Effective April 12, 2002, the USCIS has issued a rule which enrollment fee will be issued to the end of the second week of requires students with B visas to change their visa status to class. Thereafter, no refund is authorized except when college either an F-1 or M-1 non-immigrant visas prior to pursuing a action to cancel or reschedule a class necessitates the drop. course of study at the college. For short-term classes, a full refund is authorized up to the Applications for admission to Los Angeles Valley College are end of a period of time equal to 10% of the total class time. accepted on or before the last day to apply. Thereafter, no refund is authorized except when college action to cancel or reschedule a class necessitates the drop. Applying from outside the U.S. and for a change of Check with the office of Admissions for actual dates. status. NOTE ON REFUNDS: All refunds of enrollment fees, Fall Feb 1 – June 1* non-resident tuition, parking, and A.S.U. membership must Spring August 1 – Nov 1* be formally requested by the student and submitted to the Business Office in person or by mail. All refunds will be in Applying from inside the U.S. accordance with the published refund schedules and each claim must be requested no later than the 5th week of the Fall Feb 1 – June 30* semester in which instruction occurs. Spring August 1 – Nov 30*

* Application materials must be post-marked on or before application deadlines. NON-RESIDENT TUITION FEE The Board of Trustees adopted a non-resident tuition fee of International students are required to purchase the college’s $282 per semester unit for students attending the District International Medical Insurance plan. colleges who are non-residents of the state. Furthermore, for non-resident students who are both citizens and residents of a foreign country, the Board adopted a $282 per semester unit FEES fee AND a $50 nonrefundable application processing. These ENROLLMENT FEE fees are subject to change each academic year. LACCD Board Rule 8100.15 states that “students who are Section 72252 of the Education Code requires community citizens and residents of a foreign country, or who are legally colleges to charge an enrollment fee for each student precluded from establishing residency in California, shall enrolling in a college. The fee prescribed by this section be entitled to exemption from nonresident fees on the basis shall be forty-six dollars ($46) per unit with no maximum per of individual financial need in accordance with regulations semester. adopted by the Chancellor. Such individual exemptions shall not be granted in excess of ten percent (10%) of the District’s Financial aid may be available to students who meet students who are both citizens and residents of a foreign the qualification requirements. Students with questions country in the applicable term. Students who may be eligible concerning financial aid eligibility should contact the college to receive nonresident tuition exemption should contact the Financial Aid Office. Applications should be submitted as office of admissions and records. soon as possible. These fees are subject to change. Nonresident students who are admitted as “Special Part Time Students Grades K-12” and who enroll in more than six (6) ENROLLMENT FEE ASSISTANCE units will be subject to the nonresident tuition fee for all units taken. The college offers enrollment fee assistance to students who are unable to pay the enrollment fee. For assistance with Resident students admitted as “Special Part Time Students enrollment fees. Students should contact the college Financial Grades K-12” and enrolling in 11 or fewer units are exempt Aid Office, located in the Student Services Center building. from enrollment fees charged for all terms (including summer) pursuant to Education Code section 76300. The Enrollment Fee Waiver is available to students who receive AFDC, SSI/SSP, General Relief; or who live with their parents, and their parents only source of income is AFDC, SSI/ SSP, or General Relief; or who are dependents of deceased/ disabled veterans; or who are dependents of an unmarried surviving spouse of a deceased/disabled member of the California National Guard.

In addition the Enrollment Fee Exemption is available to students who meet the eligibility criteria established by the Board of Governors of the State of California in regard to income level by household size.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MEDICAL HEALTH SERVICE FEE

INSURANCE FEE The Los Angeles Community College District charges a $19 mandatory health fee for fall and spring and $16 for summer Effective for the Fall 2009 semester, international students and winter. The fee is payable to one campus only, to cover attending a college in the Los Angeles Community College the costs of health centers at each college. This fee is subject District under an F-1 or M-1 visa shall be charged a medical to change. If you are a member of a religious group that insurance fee equal to the cost of medical insurance depends on prayer for healing, contact the office of the Vice purchased by the District on the student’s behalf. President of Student Services for exemption procedures. In exchange for the International Student Medical Insurance General health, emergency and first aid, as well as non- fee, international students will be provided with a medical emergency physician services are available by appointment. insurance policy with the following minimum coverage: Psychological counseling is also available. 1. Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or Preventative health screenings are provided at no cost illness, and include: physical exams, blood pressure screenings, 2. Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500, breast exams, testicular exams and more. Lab testing and 3. Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of immunizations are provided on an as-needed basis at a low the student to his or her home country in the amount cost. Referral services are also available. of $10,000, and HEALTH FEE EXEMPTIONS 4. A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness. Los Angeles Community College District policy exempts the following students from paying the student health fee: (a) PERIODS OF COVERAGE students who depend exclusively on prayer for healing in accordance with the teaching of a bona fide religious sect, The International Student Medical Insurance fee will be (b) students who are attending classes under an approved charged at the time of registration. International students apprenticeship training program, (c) noncredit education registering for the Fall semester will be charged for and students, (d) students enrolled in District colleges exclusively receive medical insurance from August 15 through January at sites where student health services are not provided, (e) 31. International students registering for the Spring semester students who are-enrolled in District colleges exclusively will be charged for and receive medical insurance coverage through contract education, (f) students admitted as Special from February 1 through August 14. Part-time Students (K-12) or Special Summer School Students under the provisions of Board Rule 81001.01 or 81001.02. International students who register for the first time during Students exempted under the provisions of (b), (c), or (f) a Summer term will be charged for and receive medical above are eligible to receive the services of the college health insurance from May 15 through August 14. International program; all other exempted students are not eligible to students enrolling for the first time during the Winter term receive the services of the college health program, unless will be charged for and receive medical insurance coverage they opt to pay the fee. from December 15 through January 31. Coverage is for the periods listed above and is not prorated. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

REFUNDS Students may be required to provide (purchase) instructional and other materials required for a credit or non-credit course. Once international student registration information is Such materials shall be of continuing value to a student transmitted to the District’s international student medical outside of the classroom setting and shall not be solely or insurance provider, the District will not provide any refunds. If exclusively available from the District. an international student terminates his or her enrollment, any refunds must be arranged with the provider.

FEES

For the Fall 2020-2021 Academic Year, the International Student Medical Insurance fee is $761 in Fall and Spring Semesters.

Fall 2020 Coverage Dates: August 15, 2020 to January 31, 2021.

Spring 2021 Coverage Dates: February 1, 2021 to August 14, 2021.

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PARKING FEE ENROLLMENT FEES

A parking permit is required at all times when using campus Enrollment fees are set by the California State Legislature and parking facilities including any and all roads within the are subject to change. campus boundaries during regular school hours. Fee Section 722 of the Education Code requires community The Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College colleges to charge an enrollment fee for each student District has authorized parking fees for all on campus parking enrolling in a college. Enrollment fees are due at the time at district colleges. of registration. California residents will be required to pay $46 per unit enrollment fee with no maximum per semester. PARKING PERMIT FEE: For example, if you enroll in 10 units, the cost will be $460. $20.00 (Spring/Fall) $7.00 (Winter/Summer) If you enroll in 15 units, the cost will be $690, and so forth. Enrollment fees must be paid at the time of registration. Students who pay the parking fee will be issued a permit. Parking permits purchased online must be picked up at the Students remain financially responsible for enrollment fee Business Office by the student. The permit must be displayed and tuition charges unless they officially drop semester clearly when parking in college student parking lots. Students length classes in the first two weeks of the regular classes who do not elect to purchase the permit at the time of (Fall/Spring). registration may do so at any time during the semester at the Business Office. No refunds are made for parking fees unless After the refund deadline, fees will not transfer when students there is a complete withdrawal from the college during the add and drop classes, whether or not fees have been paid. first two weeks in which instruction occurs. Parking permits must be returned to claim the refund. NO refund will be ENROLLMENT FEE ASSISTANCE issued after the second week of the semester. (FINANCIAL AID)

Note: The issuance of a parking permit does not guarantee the You may be eligible for a California College Promise Grant student a parking space, only the opportunity to park in the appropriate lot if spaces are available. Any vehicle parked in The Financial Aid Office provides an enrollment fee waiver the areas without proper permit appropriately displayed will for qualifying students who are California residents. We be cited. encourage students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all possible types of financial aid the college offers. The Los Angeles Valley College Federal School Code is 001228. Students who file the FAFSA BUSINESS OFFICE and meet eligibility requirements will receive a postcard in the mail indicating a fee waiver has been processed. OFFICE HOURS It is recommended that students obtain the fee waiver prior to Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. registering for their classes; however, enrollment fee waivers Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. may be obtained at any time within a given term for eligible students. Students who pay for their registration fees now The Business Office is located in the Student Union Building and later find that they were eligible for a fee waiver may room 143. It is the center where you can pay your school fees apply for a refund at the Los Angeles Valley College Business in person. Please call (818) 947-2318 or email Businessoffice@ Office by June 30th of the award year. lavc.edu. If you do not qualify for the waiver, you will be responsible PAYMENT METHODS for paying all fees necessary to enroll in classes. Please note that students who elect to audit classes are ineligible for The Business Office accepts the following method of financial aid, including the fee waiver. payments: ■ Cash, money orders, and cashier’s checks. OFFICE HOURS ■ You may pay via the internet at www.laccd.edu/student_information/sis_logon.asp Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ■ You may also pay by mail to: Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Los Angeles Valley College The Financial Aid Office is located on the first floor of the Business Office Student Services Building. Our telephone number is 5800 Fulton Ave. (818) 947-2412 and our LAVC email is [email protected]. Valley Glen, CA. 91401-4096 Warning: Students who drop classes may be required to repay some of the federal financial aid funds they have received. We highly recommend that you contact the Financial Aid Office prior to dropping any of your classes.

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CAMPUS PROCEDURE ON FEE REFUNDS FEE AND REFUND SCHEDULE All refunds of enrollment fees, non-resident tuition, parking, Enrollment Fee $46 per unit* End of second week of the semester. and A.S.U. membership MUST BE FORMALLY REQUESTED Deadline for short-term classes will be different for each class by the student and submitted to the Business Office in person or by mail. All refunds are in accordance with the published *Subject to change by the California Legislature refund schedules and each claim must be requested no later Non-resident Tuition (All non-resident students must pay the $46* per unit than the 5th week during which instruction occurs. enrollment fee in addition to non-resident tuition. Non-resident tuition is due upon registration.) STUDENT REPRESENTATION FEE Students from $282 per unit End of second week of the semester. another State: Deadline for short-term classes will The $2 student representation fee provides independent be different for each class support to student-elected governmental affairs Student from $282 per unit representatives to express the opinions and viewpoints of another Country: community college students regarding education and social International Student Fees issues before city, county and district government offices and International Student (F1 VISA) agencies at the local, state and federal level. This very modest Application Fee: $50 Non-refundable fee helps ensure students have a voice in the government SEVIS Processing Fee $25 Non-Refundable process. International Student Medical Insurance If students wish to opt-out of paying the $2 Student (IMED) Representation Fee, they can either visit the Business Office Estimate at $761 for Full refund before the first day of Fall Semester instruction. Prorated by Vendor or sign in to the MyCollege.laccd.edu student portal, click thereafter. on the “Student Account” tile, followed by the “Account Health Service Fee $19 End of second week of the semester. Services” drop down menu. Click on “ASO/Rep Fee Opt Out” Deadline for short-term classes will link and then follow the instructions on the page. be different for each class Audit Fee $15 per unit NON REFUNDABLE AUDIT FEE (Student who have OR TRANSFERABLE enrolled in 10 units or more of credit The audit fee is $15 per unit. Students who are enrolled in ten enrollment may units of credit or more may audit up to three units without audit up to 3 units charge. There is no withdrawal from an audit or refund of the without charge audit fee. It is not possible to transfer from audit to credit Student $2 End of second week of the semester. enrollment. Representative Fee Deadline for short-term classes will be different for each class NON-RESIDENT TUITION REFUND CRITERIA AND SCHEDULE Parking Fee $20 (Spring/Fall) End of second week of the semester. $7 (Winter/Summer) Deadline for short-term classes will be different for each class A non-resident student who formally drops or otherwise separates from part or all of his/her enrollment may request Associated Students $10 (Spring/Fall) End of second week of the semester. Organization $3 (Winter/Summer) Deadline for short-term classes will a refund of previously paid non-resident tuition. Such request Membership Fee be different for each class must be made in writing on a form provided by the District. Other Fees The date used for non-resident refund purposes is the date on Emergency Processing of Transcript *The first two transcripts or which such request is filed and time stamped, regardless of or Verification of Enrollment $10 verifications are free. when separation may have occurred. All non-resident refunds Verification of Enrollment* $3 will be made by mail. Record of Work in Progress* $3 All Fees owed must be paid before $3 transcripts or verification will be Transcript* released. STUDENT ID CARDS All fee refunds must be claimed in person at the Business Office. Please note that a $10 returned check charge is assessed for a check returned to the Business All students will be issued a picture ID card. Office unpaid by the bank for any reason. A stop payment order on a check does not constitute an official withdrawal nor does it release the student’s financial obligation for the fees. A student ID cards serve as official identification for access to college with an unpaid financial obligation will not be able to register for subsequent semesters. programs and services. A $10 fee is charged for replacement of lost cards. REFUNDS ■ Cash - All refunds of payments will be made through ASSOCIATED STUDENTS ORGANIZATION FEE BankMobile. No cash refund will be made Each student is encouraged to become a member of the ■ Credit Cards - A credit will be issued through the credit Associated Student Organization. $10 for the Spring and Fall card agency and must be claimed in person at the semesters; $3 for the Winter and Summer sessions. ASO Business Office. membership enables students to join clubs, receive free printing, use the Lion's Den Game Room, and more.

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RETURNED CHECK/STOP PAYMENT CHARGE Topics include: ■ Campus Policies & Procedures There is a charge for each check returned by the maker’s bank ■ Academic expectations or if payment is stopped by the maker. Currently this charge ■ Educational program information is $10, but is subject to change without notice. In addition, the college reserves the right to refuse acceptance of a check ■ Campus resources and special programs from an individual who previously had his/her check returned ■ Maintaining registration priority by the maker’s bank to this college or any of the other eight colleges in the L.A. Community College District.

Students remain financially responsible for the enrollment COUNSELING/STUDENT fee and non-resident tuition unless they officially drop classes EDUCATIONAL PLANNING through the Admissions and Records Office by the end of the second week of the semester. The Business Office no longer accepts checks for payments. FIRST SEMESTER STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLANNING (SEP) Once students have completed the self-placement and online orientation, they are required to attend an in-person Counseling: First Semester Student Educational Planning (SEP) session or complete the online version. In-person SEP sessions are counselor-led group advisement sessions where STUDENT EQUITY AND ACHIEVEMENT students receive more personalized attention and review of the following: PROGRAM (SEA) ■ Educational programs All new students are required to complete the Student Equity ■ Registration process and Achievement Program (SEA) matriculation process which ■ Important dates and deadlines includes three core services: English and Math Placement, ■ First Semester Educational Planning (Abbreviated SEP) Orientation, and Counseling/Student Educational Planning (POC). COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN (SEP)

Students are encouraged to declare their educational goal PLACEMENT and major early in their college career. Students should meet Following the guidelines of AB 705, Los Angeles Valley with a counselor to develop their Comprehensive Student College has implemented a NEW process for placement into Educational Plan (SEP) within their first year of college. The English and Math courses. English as a Native Language Comprehensive SEP guides students in completing their (ENL) & Math assessments are no longer offered. The college educational goal. application process utilizes multiple measures including New students may take a Counseling 1 or 20 course. These high school coursework, grades, and grade point average to courses introduce students to various campus resources, help determine placement into college-level English and Math. build study skills, explore career and transfer options, and New and returning students may refer to their U.S. high create their comprehensive Student Educational Plan. school transcripts when answering the multiple measures Students may schedule an individual counseling appointment questions as part of the initial college application. for comprehensive student educational planning to help Students interested in being placed in the English as a guide them in reaching their educational goal. Schedule Second Language (ESL) sequence may visit the Assessment appointments in the Counseling Department, in Student Center for ESL assessment and placement. Services Annex, or call 818 947-2474, or go online to: lavc. edu/counseling. Counselors are available year-round by Students not qualified to answer the multiple measures appointment for: questions should complete the guided self-placement process ■ Comprehensive SEP with a counselor for English and math placement. ■ Career assessment and exploration ■ Transfer information ■ Academic or personal issues ORIENTATION Additional counselors are available for appointments in the following satellite locations on campus: Black Scholars All new students are required to complete Online Orientation (Mosaic Center, SSC 205), CalWORKS (ACA 1101), Dream which is a multimedia presentation available any time on the Resource Center (Mosaic Center, SSC 205), EOPS (SSC 217), Counseling Department webpage and/or through the Student STEM (CC 100), Services for Students with Disabilities (SSA Information System. 175), TRiO (SSC 228), Veterans (Mosaic Center, SSC 205).

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STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON AB 705:

Non-exempt students are required to express at least a • Assembly Bill 705: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/ broad educational intent upon admission, declare a specific billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB705 educational goal prior to the completion of 15 semester units at Los Angeles Valley College, participate in counseling and • Assembly Bill 1805: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/ advisement, diligently attend class, complete assigned course faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB1805 work, prepare a student educational plan, complete courses, and maintain progress toward the goal identified in their • CCC Chancellor’s Office Memo AA 18-40: https:// educational plan. assessmentplacement.squarespace.com/s/0718-AB-705- Implementation-Memorandumpdf.pdf

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS • CCC Chancellor’s Office Memo AA 18-41: https://static1. squarespace.com/static/5a565796692ebefb3ec5526e/t/5b6 Students who fail to fulfill the responsibilities required above 8e1ba70a6add62b06a9a9/1533600186421/AA+18-41+AB+7 will receive the latest priority registration appointment. Please 05+Initial+Guidance+Language+for+Credit+ESL_.pdf be aware of the fact that the college does not terminate any service to which a student is otherwise entitled. Students who apply to the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) using CCCApply or update their placement Students have the right to challenge any procedure which information using the LACCD MMAP Web Form on their To- they feel is in violation of state regulations. Do Checklist will be placed into tiers (groups) of courses in English; math for business, science, technology, engineering, COUNSELING COURSES and mathematics (BSTEM) programs; and statistics or liberal arts math (SLAM). Those who choose to complete ESL We recommend that new students take a Counseling 1 or placement will be placed into an ESL tier, as well. Each tier 20 course prior to the completion of 15 semester units at includes the transfer-level courses cleared for enrollment, Los Angeles Valley College. These courses assist students as well as optional or required support courses intended to in utilizing campus resources, improving their study skills, help students succeed in transfer-level coursework in that tier. career exploration, and creating their comprehensive Student These tiers will be combined to produce an “E” placement Educational Plan. level (English plus ESL, if completed) and “M” placement level (SLAM plus BSTEM), which will be shown on the online Student Portal Assessment Page.

ENGLISH, ESL, AND MATH PLACEMENT ENGLISH PLACEMENT CRITERIA Assignment to a tier is based on the student’s HSGPA (US California Assembly Bill (AB) 705, a law which took effect high school cumulative grade point average). All students January 1, 2018, requires that California Community Colleges who provide placement data may enroll in transfer-level use multiple methods of placing students into transfer- English composition (ENGLISH 101) with or without the level English, English as a second language (ESL) and math optional support courses or services listed in the placement courses. . Following the guidelines of AB 705, LA Valley message. Students who place in ENG Tier 3 are encouraged College has implemented a NEW process for placement to concurrently enroll in ENGLISH 101 and ENGLISH 72. into English & Math courses. The new process uses multiple measures including high school coursework, grades, and grade point average to determine placement into college- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PLACEMENT level English & Math. CRITERIA

• New and returning students may refer to their U.S. high Each LACCD college uses its own criteria for ESL placement. school transcripts when answering the multiple measures At LAVC, please visit the Assessment center or call (818) 947- questions as part of the initial college application. 2587 to make an appointment. Note: ESL placement does not override English placement. • Continuing students will be prompted to complete the multiple measures questions in the student portal for MATH PLACEMENT CRITERIA updated English and Math placements. Assignment to a tier is based on the student’s HSGPA (US Students unable to answer the multiple measures questions, high school cumulative grade point average). All students should complete the guided self-placement process available who provide placement data may enroll in some form of online or consult with a counselor. transfer-level math. In some tiers, students are encouraged to consider enrollment in a concurrent support course The English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment is (e.g. MATH 100); using the Math Tutoring Lab; or consider still offered. Students interested in being placed in the ESL enrolling in a course one-level below transfer in preparation sequence may visit the Assessment center or call (818) 947- for a transfer-level course appropriate to their chosen major. 2587 to make an appointment. Students are encouraged to see a counselor and the catalog to determine which (if any) of the courses they are cleared to take are required for their education plan.

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND • The support courses and services offered to students MATHEMATICS (BSTEM) PLACEMENT CRITERIA enrolled in transfer-level courses

The following criteria is used for placement into mathematics • Students’ rights under the AB 705 law courses typically required for business, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs (BSTEM). CONTINUING STUDENTS HSGPA=US high school cumulative grade point average; HS=US high school course. Continuing students are those who were admitted in an earlier term and continue to take courses. Continuing BSTEM TIERS students whose placement has been updated using the new placement criteria are not required to take any course that is part of their old placement. This is especially true if they TIER PLACEMENT CRITERIA RECOMMENDED SUPPORT were placed below transfer-level in English or more than one 1 HSGPA ≥ 3.4 or level below-transfer in math. Such students may enroll in any course listed in their new placement message without taking HSGPA ≥ 2.6 & HS Calculus any course below it in the sequence, even if that means 2 HSGPA ≥ 2.6 or skipping several courses that would have been required under the old placement. HS Precalculus (or equivalent/higher) HOW PLACEMENT AFFECTS PREREQUISITES/ COREQUISITES 3 HSGPA < 2.6 AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS N Insufficient data to apply the above Students who place into a course that is part of a sequence do not need to take any course lower in that sequence, whether such a course is a pre- or corequisite to any course in the same or any other subject or a prerequisite or STATISTICS AND LIBERAL ARTS MATH (SLAM) requirement for any program.

The following criteria is used for placement into courses that Students who place into any transfer-level math course may be required for programs that require statistics or liberal are not required to take any below-transfer-level math arts math (SLAM). HSGPA=US high school cumulative grade course for any reason. However, students who intend to point average; HS=US high school course. earn an associate of arts/science degree and cannot meet math competency through any other means will need to SLAM TIERS pass a course approved to meet math competency prior to graduation.

TIER PLACEMENT CRITERIA RECOMMENDED SUPPORT 1 HSGPA ≥ 3.0 2 2.3 ≤ HSGPA < 3.0 3 HSGPA < 2.3 N Insufficient data to apply the above

GUIDED SELF-PLACEMENT

Students who are not able to provide enough information for automated placement, who have been away from high school for more than 10 years, or did not attend or graduate from a US high school or earn a GED or CA High School Proficiency certificate, may use the Guided Self-placement process. This may involve meeting with a counselor or other college officer to discuss topics such as the following in order for the student to place him/herself:

• Courses taken and grades received

• The transfer-level English and math courses offered at the student’s home college, and which of them (if any) are required for the student’s chosen major, general education plan, or transfer plan

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REGISTRATION PROCESS DISTRICT-WIDE REGISTRATION ENROLLMENT PRIORITY POLICY REGISTER AT MORE THAN ONE COLLEGE! CHANGES: Students registering for classes through the college’s web- The California Community Colleges Board of Governors based registration system will also have the opportunity to established system-wide enrollment priorities effective register for classes at any of the other colleges in the Los Fall 2014. Enrollment priorities dictate how registration Angeles Community College District – East L.A. College, L.A. appointments are assigned. Students with the highest priority City College, L.A. Harbor College, L.A. Mission College, Pierce are given the earliest registration appointments. College, L.A. Trade Technical College, L.A. Southwest College, The changes are designed to ensure class availability for L.A. Valley College, and West Los Angeles College. students: seeking job training, degree attainment, transfer, and to reward students making progress toward their SEARCH FOR CLASSES ON THE WEB! educational goals. Using the college’s web registration system, students can PRIORITY REGISTRATION GROUPS: search for available classes at any college in the Los Angeles Community College District. They can even search for a Group 1: Fully Matriculated State Mandated Special particular course by time and days of the week! Populations - Fully Matriculated active-duty military, CalWorks, EOPS, 12,000 CLASSES TO CHOOSE FROM! DSPS, Foster Youth and Veterans students. The opportunity to enroll at multiple colleges gives students Group 2: Athletes, Promise and Completion access to over 12,000 classes throughout the nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District. - Fully matriculated athletes, L.A. College Promise, and students completing a first degree in the registration term.

Group 3: Continuing and New Students REGISTER FOR CLASSES ONLINE - Fully matriculated continuing, new, and returning students. LOG IN TO PORTAL

Group 4: Students without Priority Enrollment 1. Go to mycollege.laccd.edu or from the LAVC homepage, - Non-matriculated continuing students, students with 100+ click on the REGISTER tab. degree applicable units district wide, continuing students not in good standing (2nd semester academic &/or progress 2. Enter your student ID number in the username field, and probation), new and returning students applying after cutoff your password. date to assign priority registration appointments. SEARCH FOR CLASSES AND ADDING TO THE SHOPPING CART Group 5: K - 12 Students 1. Go to Academics Menu and then Search for Classes. - Continuing, new and returning K-12 students. K-12 students who applied after the cutoff date to assign priority registration 2. Select the Term for which you are trying to enroll. appointments. 3. Select subject and course number, then click search. Notes: 1. Good standing is defined as not on academic or progress 4. Select the class in which you want to enroll (enter probation. Permission Number if you are enrolling after the term has begun) and click next. 2. Non-degree applicable basic skills units do not count toward the 100 units completed. 5. This class has been successfully been added to the Shopping Cart. 3. Students may appeal the loss of priority in cases of extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances ENROLL IN CLASS(ES) are verified cases of accidents, illness, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. 1. Go to the Academics Menu and select Add Classes

4. Disabled students may also appeal the loss of priority, 2. Select the Term for which you are trying to enroll. if they did not receive reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. 3. The classes you've added to your Shopping Cart will appear and you may PROCEED TO STEP 2 of 3

4. Click Finish Enrolling.

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CHALLENGE TO PREREQUISITES AND COREQUISITES — 4. All Challenge Forms must be processed no later than the DEADLINE: LAST DAY TO ADD CLASSES last day to add classes. If the challenge is approved, the student should take the form to Admissions, and request ■ A prerequisite is a requirement that a student demon- that he/she be allowed to enroll in the course in question. strate current readiness to enroll in a particular course or program. 5. If the Challenge Form is denied, and the student then wishes to appeal the chair’s decision, the student should: ■ A corequisite is a requirement that a student enroll in another course at the same time as a particular course or a. bring the form, signed and dated by the Chair, to program. Admissions.

■ An advisory is a course or preparation that is recom- b. Academic Affairs will call a meeting of the mended, but not required, to enroll in a particular course Prerequisite/Corequisite Appeals Committee. or program. c. the Appeals Committee will decide on the appeal within five working days of the time the appeal is filed. The requirements of a prerequisite or corequisite may be If the course is open, the student will be allowed to challenged on the following grounds: enroll in the class during the appeal. 1. The student has the documented knowledge or ability to d. if the Appeals Committee fails to render a decision succeed without meeting the prerequisite/corequisite. within five days of receiving the appeal, the student 2. The prerequisite/corequisite is not reasonably available. will be allowed to remain in the class. If the appeal is denied, the student will be notified and dropped 3. The prerequisite/corequisite is either unlawfully administratively. discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner. UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION 4. The prerequisite/corequisite has not been established in accordance with the district’s process. Students who file a challenge related to matriculation may file a formal complaint of unlawful discrimination in 5. The prerequisite/corequisite is in violation of Title 5 Administration and Career Advancement building 2301. section 55003. They may also consult with the Compliance Officer (See District and College Policies: Non-Discrimination Policy and CHALLENGE PROCEDURES Compliance Procedures). Prerequisites/Corequisites

Students without transcripts or other proof of having taken the prerequisite course(s) required for entry into a particular course must go through the prerequisite challenge procedure as follows:

1. Complete the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form. Form available in the following locations:

■ Admissions & Records - Student Services Center, 1st Floor

■ Academic Affairs - Administration & Career Advancement, room 2401

■ Counseling - Student Services Annex

■ Services for Students with Disabilities (Formerly DSPS) - Studen Services Annex

■ EOPS - Student Services Center, 2nd Floor

2. Take the completed form to the chair of the department through which the course in question is being offered.

3. The chair will either approve or deny the challenge, providing written reasons in the space provided on the Prerequisite/Corequisite Form, sign and date his/her response, and return the form to the student.

Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 17 LAVC MILESTONES and Program Mapper

Program Mapper shows the recommended semester-by-semester academic plan from entry to completion for a full-time student for each degree and certificate. Go to https://programmap.lavc.edu for more information.

M - prepare to meet with your counselor and create your educational plan - talk with a professor in your major about courses you might want to take - see the sequence of courses to take that meets both degree requirements and general education requirements - calculate the impact on graduation timing of course load and use of intersessions During your educational journey, Milestones will help guide you, keep you on track to your goals, and celebrate your progress and accomplishments.

M - stay on your path and keep track of your progress - complete your educational goal in a timely manner - explore major and career options that lead to successful career decisions A typical program map and milestones to meet while at LAVC are shown below for the AS-T in Business Administration.

AST IN USINESS ADMINISTRATION CA USINESS ENTRERENEURSI AND LA GETTING STARTED - Apply to LAVC - Select a CAP that fits your interests - Complete new student orientation/counseling - Apply for financial aid: FAFSA/Dream Application - Explore your CAP and related majors/careers - Get ready to successfully begin college by participating in a summer program: GPS, Bridge, Career Exploration activity ALL BUS 1|3 units ECON 1(D2)|3 units - Complete a student success course ENGLISH 101 (A2)|3 units GE (C1)|3 units - Meet with a counselor to discuss your goals GE (Area E)|3 units COLLEGE 101|1 unit - Take a career counseling class/workshop if unsure of your major - By the end of the Fall, declare a major and complete a CSEP 16 units (comprehensive student education plan) SRING ECON 2(D2)|3 units CAOT 82|3 units - Complete English and Math GE(A3)|3 units GE(A1)|3 units - Renew FAFSA/Dream Application for next year MATH 227 or 238 (B4)|4 or 5 units - Complete at least 9 units in your pathway, including critical prerequisite courses for your major - Attend CAP activities and explore career options in your CAP/major 16 or 17 units - Explore universities for transfer - Meet with a counselor to track progress and update your plan ALL ACCTG 1|5 units BUS 32|3 units - Meet with Counselor for graduation/transfer check GE(B1)|3 units GE(C2)|3 units - Apply for graduation Amer. Inst. (D)|3 units - Apply to universities - Explore internships, job shadowing, volunteer work in your major 17 units SRING ACCTG 2|5 units LAW 1|3 units - Participate in graduation and transfer ceremonies GE(B2)|3units GE(B3)|2 units - Transfer students should apply for financial aid and scholarships GE (Area C)|3 to 5 units Amer. Inst. (D)|3 units - Complete all final requirements for transfer institution - Seek internship, volunteer opportunities for Summer 19 units - Attend job fairs and prepare for job search

18 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Instructional Programs At Los Angeles Valley College

Career and Academic Pathways (CAPs) are groups of similar programs designed to help you select a program of study (i.e., a major) and speed your progress towards completion. Within each CAP, you can explore a set of program maps that show a semester by semester path from program entry to completion. Each program map shows the recommended courses for a full-time student. Please use these as a starting point when meeting with a counselor to develop your Student Education Plan to best meet your schedule and academic goals. The information about Salary, Growth, and Careers reflects California trends from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics Survey. You can learn more about careers at the LAVC Career Transfer Center page on Major Exploration. For more information on our programs, click the links below to see full program descriptions and requirements. ART, MEDIA, AND DESIGN Theater Art Theater Arts AA, AA-T Art History AA, AA-T Theater Arts: Acting AA Studio Arts AA-T Theater Arts: Directing AA Art: Graphic Design AA, CA Theater Arts: Technical AA Art: Three Dimensional Design AA Theater Production CA Art: Studio AA Theatrical Performance SC Broadcasting Musical Theater SC Broadcasting AA General Studies Broadcasting: Performance AA, CA General Studies: Arts AA Broadcasting: Radio AA, CA Broadcasting: Television AA, CA Cinema BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND LAW Cinema Arts Production AA, CA Accounting Cinema Arts Theory AA, CA Accounting AA, CA English Business English AA-T 21st Century Employability Skills - Basic NC Journalism 21st Century Employability for full listing see Humanities Skills - Basic/ Intermediate NC and Communication 21st Century Employability Skills - Intermediate NC Film, Television, Electronic Media 21st Century Employability Film, Television, and Skills - Intermediate/ Advanced NC Electronic Media AS-T 21st Century Employability Skills - Advanced NC Humanities Banking and Finance AA, CA Humanities AA Business Administration AS-T Media Arts Business Management CA Insurance NC Gig Economy Careers Management AA in Entertainment NC Marketing AA, CA Media Arts: Core Studies CA Property Management CA Media Arts: Directing AA, CA Real Estate AA, CA Media Arts: Post-Production AA, CA Retail Management CA Media Arts: Producing AA, CA Media Arts: Screenwriting AA, CA CAOT Media Arts: Visual Effects AA, CA CAOT: Administrative Assistant AA, CA CAOT: Computer Applications Music Specialist AA, CA Commercial Music AA Computerized Bookkeeping CA Commercial Music: CAOT: General Office Assistant CA Instrumental/Vocal Performer CA CAOT: Website Software Specialist SC Commercial Music: Economics Jazz Studies CA Economics AA, AA-T Music AA, AA-T Commercial Music: Political Science Music Arranging CA Political Science AA, AA-T Commercial Music: Workplace Success Music Notation CA Workplace Success NC Music Technology CA

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HEALTH AND PUBLIC SERVICE HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION Administration of Justice Art Administration of Justice AS-T, CA see full listing under Art, Media and Design Child Development Communication Studies Child Development AA Communication Studies AA-T Early Childhood Education AA, AS-T English Child Development: Special Education AA English AA-T Child Development: Teacher CA English as a Second Language Child Development: Associate Teacher, English as a Second Language - Speech NC Preschool (A) CA ESL Civics 1, ESL Civics 2 NC Child Development: Director, English as a Second Language - Preschool (B) CA I, II, III, IV NC Child Development: School Age Programs ESL Milestone - Teacher Day Care (C) CA Pathway to Language Arts/Spoken CA Child Development: Infant/Toddler ESL Milestone - Care Teacher (D) CA Pathway to Language Arts/Written CA Child Development: Associate Teacher, Preschool, Literary (E) SC Foreign Languages Child Development: Associate Teacher, Foreign Languages AA Preschool, Special Education (F) SC French AA German AA Fire Technology Italian AA Fire Technology AS, CA Spanish AA, AA-T, Kinesiology SC Kinesiology AA-T History Physical Education AA History AA, AA-T Health Science Humanities Humanities AA Registered Nurse AS Respiratory Therapy AS, CA Journalism Journalism AA-T Psychology Journalism: Magazine AA, CA Psychology AA-T Journalism: Newspaper AA, CA Teacher Prep Journalism: Photojournalism AA, CA Liberal Studies: Multiple Subject Music Teacher Prep AA see full listing under Art, Media and Design Elementary Teacher Education AA-T Philosophy Philosophy AA, AA-T

MANUFACTURING, ELECTRONICS, AND CONSTRUCTION Architecture Architecture CA Computer Graphics/Design CA Electronics Electronics AS Electronics Technician CA Electronics Technology CA Electronics: Biomedical Instrumentation AS, CA Robotics and PLCs NC Manufacturing Manufacturing Technology: Metal Machining AS, CA Manufacturing Technology: Numerical Control AS, CA Mechanical Drafting/Design AS, CA Mechanical Engineering Technology CA Construction Sustainable Construction Management AS, CA

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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, Anthropology MATH Anthropology AA-T Anthropology Child Development Anthropology AA-T see full listing under Health & Human Services Biology Economics Biology AS, AS-T Economics AA, AA-T Chemistry Ethnic Studies Chemistry AS Ethnic Studies AA Computer Science Chicano Studies AA Computer Science AS Geography Computer Science Programming CA Geography AA, AA-T .Net Programming SC A+/Net+ Certification Preparation SC History C/C++ SC History AA, AA-T Microcomputer Literacy NC Political Science Microcomputer Systems SC Political Science AA, AA-T Psychology Earth Science Psychology AA-T Earth Science AS Psychology: Social & Personality AA Engineering Religious Studies Engineering AS Religious Studies AA Engineering Technology: Sociology Industrial/Manufacturing AS, CA Engineering Technology: Sociology AA, AA-T Mechanical Engineering AS Sociology: Social Welfare AA Geography General Studies Geography AA, AA-T General Studies: Social And Behavioral Science AA Geology Geology AS, AS-T AA - ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE Math AS - ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Mathematics AS-T AA-T - ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE Physics Physics AS, AS-T AS-T - ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER DEGREE Psychology CA - CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Psychology AA-T SC - SKILLS CERTIFICATE General Studies NC - NONCREDIT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION General Studies: Natural Science AA STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Los Angeles Valley College has seven Institutional Learning of critical thinking and lifelong learning. For more on each of Outcomes (ILOs): these program pathways, please visit: http://www.lavc.edu/ 1. Academic Habits of Mind Committees-Workgroups/outcomes/programassessment. 2. Communication Skills aspx. 3. Global Awareness 4. Professional Behavior LAVC is in the process of transitioning to an emphasis on 5. Reasoning Skills outcomes identified within each degree or certificate. These 6. Social Responsibility & Personal Development Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) can be found in 7. Technical Skills Program Mapper: https://programmap.lavc.edu.

The ILOs were embedded and assessed within the three The PSLOs will allow you to explore the outcomes of any pathways of our program pathways model: Foundational, degree or certificate program, expand your understanding Career-Technical, and General Education/Transfer. The of each program, and help build confidence in your program program pathways outcomes are broad based and cut across choice. the curriculum, bringing coherence and connection to the learning experience. Embedded in these are the greater goals Course SLOs are located at http://ecd.laccd.edu. For more information on SLOs visit: www.lavc.edu/outcomes.

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COURSE SUBJECT ABBREVIATIONS The following course subject abbreviations are used on the college transcripts.

SUBJECT FULL NAME SUBJECT FULL NAME ACCTG ACCOUNTING HUMAN HUMANITIES ADM JUS ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE INTBUS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AFRO AM AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES ITALIAN ITALIAN ANATOMY ANATOMY JEWISH JEWISH STUDIES ANTHRO ANTHROPOLOGY JOURNAL JOURNALISM ARC ARCHITECTURE KIN KINESIOLOGY ART ART KIN ATH KINESIOLOGY ATHLETICS ASTRON ASTRONOMY KIN MAJ KINESIOLOGY MAJOR BIOLOGY BIOLOGY LAW LAW BIOTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY LRNSKIL LEARNING SKILLS BRDCSTG BROADCASTING LIB SCI LIBRARY SCIENCE BUS BUSINESS LING LINGUISTICS CHEM CHEMISTRY MSCNC MACHINE SHOP-CNC CHICANO CHICANO STUDIES MGMT MANAGEMENT CH DEV CHILD DEVELOPMENT MARKET MARKETING CINEMA CINEMA MATH MATHEMATICS COLLEGE COLLEGE STUDIES MEDIART MEDIA ARTS CAOT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY METEOR METEOROLOGY CIS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MICRO MICROBIOLOGY CS COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MUSIC MUSIC COMM COMMUNICATION STUDIES NUM CON NUMERICAL CONTROL COOP ED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION NRSCE NURSING SCIENCE COUNSEL COUNSELING OCEANO OCEANOGRAPHY DNCESPC DANCE SPECIALTIES PHILOS PHILOSOPHY DANCEST DANCE STUDIES PHOTO PHOTOGRAPHY DANCETQ DANCE TECHNIQUES PHYS SC PHYSICAL SCIENCE DEV COM DEVELOPMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PHYSICS PHYSICS ECON ECONOMICS PHYSIOL PHYSIOLOGY EDUC EDUCATION POL SCI POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTRN ELECTRONICS PSYCH PSYCHOLOGY ENG GEN ENGINEERING, GENERAL REAL ES REAL ESTATE EGT ENGINEERING, GENERAL TECHNOLOGY RECR RECREATION ENGLISH ENGLISH RESP TH RESPIRATORY THERAPY E.S.L. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SOC SOCIOLOGY ENV SCI ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPANISH SPANISH ENVSTDS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES STAT STATISTICS FINANCE FINANCE THEATER THEATER FIRETEK FIRE TECHNOLOGY T & M TOOL AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY FRENCH FRENCH *BSICSKL BASIC SKILLS GEOG GEOGRAPHY *ESL NC ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE GEOLOGY GEOLOGY *ESLCVCS ESL CIVICS GERMAN GERMAN *OLD ADL OLDER ADULTS HEALTH HEALTH *PARENT PARENTING HEBREW HEBREW *TUTOR SUPERVISED LEARNING ASSISTANCE HISTORY HISTORY *VOC ED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION *Noncredit course abbreviation

22 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION The following sections list requirements for transfer admission as a Junior (or upper division student) at the Information in this section provides information for Los California State Universities and the University of California Angeles Valley College students who intend to transfer to system, and more specifically California State University, a four-year college or university for a Bachelor’s degree Northridge (CSUN), California State University, Los Angeles (BA/BS). However, since each college or university has its and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), since the own requirements for admission and placement into junior greatest number of students from Los Angeles Valley College standing, students are urged to consult the catalog of the transfer to these institutions. However, in all cases students university of their choice if their University has not been are urged to explore several colleges and universities and included in this section. Online catalogs and other transfer to study the requirements of each school they plan to apply resources are also available in the Career/Transfer Center. for transfer, and to check regularly with their counselor for Information and counseling regarding transfer requirements additional transfer information. The requirements below for majors are available in the Counseling Office. are current as of the publication deadline for this catalog; however, this information is subject to change. Students While there are many points of similarity in the transfer should consult a Los Angeles Valley College counselor at least requirements at different institutions, students wishing to once per semester to ensure they have the most up-to-date avoid unnecessary delays in achieving their goals should information. try to decide before beginning community college work whether they want to transfer to a four-year university after Completion of transfer requirements usually takes completing their coursework at Los Angeles Valley College. approximately two years of full-time study, unless remedial coursework is necessary. In addition to any remedial Articulation is the process of developing a formal, written coursework students should plan their programs to meet agreement that identifies courses (or sequences of courses) transfer requirements in the following three areas: from one institution that are comparable to, or acceptable in ■ Major Preparation Requirements. These are lower lieu of, specific course requirements at a “receiving” campus. division courses in your major that are available to These articulation agreements may specify one or more of the students at Los Angeles Valley College. following: courses accepted for Baccalaureate (transferable) ■ General Education Requirements. These are lower divi- credit; general education-breadth requirement agreements; sion courses that cover a breadth of general knowledge course-to-course agreements; and lower-division major preparation agreements. Los Angeles Valley College has which are required of all students in addition to their established articulation agreements with all of the California major preparation. General Education plans for both State University and University of California campuses, as UC and CSU are listed on pages 27-28 and 32-33. well as many of the four-year independent institutions in ■ Elective Unit Requirements. These are additional trans- California. ferable units necessary to meet the minimum required for transfer. ASSIST (Articulation System Stimulating Intersegmental Student Transfer) is the official repository of articulation for LAVC currently offers 26 Associate Degrees for Transfer: California’s public colleges and universities and therefore Administration of Justice; Anthropology; Art History; provides the most accurate and up-to-date information Biology; Business Administration; Communication Studies; available about student transfer in California. ASSIST Early Childhood Education; Economics; Elementary Teacher displays reports of how course credits earned at California's Education; English; Film, Television, and Electronic Media; community colleges can be applied when transferring to a Geography; Geology; History; Journalism; Kinesiology; California State University (CSU) or University of California Mathematics; Music; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science; (UC) campus. For information on California's Independent Psychology; Sociology; Spanish; Studio Arts and Theatre Arts. Colleges go on-line at www.aiccu.edu. The Career/Transfer See pages 44-53 for more information. Center has information on California Independent Colleges as well.

ASSIST is available at www.assist.org

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SPECIAL TRANSFER PROGRAMS ■ Association with other academically motivated students. ■ TAP/Honors designated counselors for specialized TRANSFER ALLIANCE/HONORS advisement. PROGRAM (TAP) HONORS ■ Opportunities to present research and creative works at prestigious academic conferences. The Los Angeles Valley College Transfer Alliance/Honors UCLA library privileges. Program is designed for students who do not have a previous ■ college degree, and who plan on transferring to a four-year TAP classes are indicated in the Course Descriptions section college or university. It consists of academically enriched of the catalog by the symbol , which appears at the end of general education courses in which both written expression the course title line of information. In the schedule of classes, and the critical analysis of ideas are stressed. The TAP/Honors TAP classes are indicated by Honors Section in the course sections will provide academically motivated students title. Currently, TAP classes are approved in the following the opportunity to learn in a challenging and stimulating areas: academic environment. The number of TAP students admitted ■ AFRO AM 002, 004, 005, 020 to UCLA is more than double the rate for non-TAP applicants. On average 75-85% of our TAP applicants are admitted ■ ANATOMY 001 to UCLA compared to under 30% admission for non-TAP ■ ANTHRO 101, 102, 103, 104, 111, 116, 121 applicants. Once at UCLA our TAP transfers perform better ■ ART 101, 102, 103, 105, 109, 111, 115, 116, 125, 501 academically than non-TAP transfers and native UCLA students. ■ ASTRON 001 ■ BIOLOGY 003, 006, 007, 022 ELIGIBILITY ■ CHICANO 007, 008, 037, 042, 044 Students entering TAP from high school must have earned ■ CINEMA 105, 107, 114 an unweighted GPA of 3.25 (B) or higher in high school and include a copy of their final transcripts with date of ■ COMM 101, 104, 105 graduation with their TAP application. Continuing college ■ ECON 001, 002 students may enter TAP after completing 9 units or more of ■ ENGLISH 101, 102, 103, 205, 206, 207, 208 (UC) transferable college work with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (shown on all college transcripts). Students ■ ENV SCI 001, 022 must participate in TAP for at least two regular semesters (Fall ■ FRENCH 003, 004, 005, 006 and Spring) and complete 15-18 units TAP/Honors classes and Library Science 101 prior to transfer depending on student’s ■ GEOG 001, 017 individual TAP completion plan. ■ GERMAN 003, 004, 005, 006 Students must complete at least two Honors courses by the ■ HISTORY 001, 002, 005, 007, 011, 012 end of the Fall semester prior to transferring. ■ HUMAN 001, 030 ■ ITALIAN 003, 004, 005 ADVANTAGES ■ JOURNAL 105 ■ Guaranteed priority consideration for admission to UCLA, ■ LIB SCI 101 College of Letters and Sciences and UC Irvine. ■ MATH 227, 227S, 259, 260, 261, 262 ■ Priority consideration for admission to the following 4-year private colleges: Chapman University, Gonzaga ■ MUSIC 101, 111 University, Loyola Marymount University, Mills College, ■ PHILOS 001, 012 Pitzer College, Pomona College, and University of San ■ POL SCI 001, 005 Diego ■ PSYCH 001, 002, 011, 013, 014 ■ Conditional admissions granted by: Colorado State Uni- versity, University of La Verne, and University of Arizona ■ SOC 001, 002, 003, 011, 012, 021, 025, 031 ■ Consideration for special TAP Scholarships at LAVC and ■ SPANISH 003, 004, 005, 006, 012, 016, 036, 037 UCLA. ■ STAT 101 ■ Priority registration for TAP/Honors sections during online registration before school starts. TAP/HONORS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: ■ Notations of each TAP/Honors course on official LAVC To complete the program and graduate with TAP certification, transcripts of TAP/Honors Program completion. students must complete 15 or 18 units of honors course work Letters of recommendation supporting all transfer admis- ■ and Library Science 101. Students who enter the program sions applications and certification to partner campuses. as freshman are required to take 18 honors units; high- ■ Assistance with transfer applications and essays. unit majors and continuing students (students who have ■ Increased student/professor contact. completed at least 9 UC transferable units) need to take 15 ■ Special activities including guest speakers, seminars and honors units. All students are required to be in the program field trips. for a minimum of two consecutive regular semesters (Fall and Spring) prior to transfer.

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TYPES OF HONORS COURSES UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 1. ALL Honors Courses: Every semester, five sections of Transfer Admission Requirements honors-only classes are offered to TAP students. These academically enriched classes are smaller and give Every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is students greater access to faculty. The courses rotate on accurate and timely. However, it is suggested that students planning a two-year schedule. See the TAP Director or TAP website for transfer to the University of California (UC) system discuss their for more information. www.lavc.edu/tap/index.aspx transfer plans with a counselor semester by semester, as major changes frequently occur in requirements subsequent to the printing of this catalog. Transfer credit is granted at the discretion of the 2. Mixed-Honors Sections: Approximately 15 mixed University of California system. sections with both honors and non-honors students are offered each semester in a variety of disciplines. There are UC defines a transfer student as a person who has been generally 10 to 15 honors students in these sections, and a registered student in a regular session (Fall or Spring they are required to complete additional work to enhance semester) at another college or university. Transfer applicants their experience in that course (see course addendum for may not disregard any previous college records and apply for details). admission as freshmen.

3. Honors Contracts: Students can also contract for Transfer Admission Requirements. The following honors-approved courses at LAVC that are not being requirements apply to students who will transfer to the offered during a particular semester. A contract outlining University of California after Fall 1998. As you will see below, the additional course work for the honors student is the requirements for admission as a transfer student vary completed by the faculty and student at the beginning according to a high school record, and depending on whether of the semester and approved by the TAP Director. Upon a student was eligible or not to enter UC directly after high successful completion of that contract, the student’s school graduation. transcript is notated as having taken the course as an honors section. See the TAP website for more 1. Students Eligible as Freshman: Students who have information: www.lavc.edu/tap/index.aspx. satisfied the Subject Requirement (a-f courses), Year 1 Scholarship Requirement (GPA), and Examination Requirement (SAT I/ACT and SAT II) are still eligible to Fall 2019 apply as a freshman if they have a C (2.0) average in their Area 1A – ENGLISH 101 H transferable college coursework and have not attended a Area 3A – MUSIC 101 H regular session of college after high school graduation. Area 5B/C – BIOLOGY 003 H Area 4 – PSYCH 001 H 2. Students Transferring as a Junior: Students must LIB SCI 101 H complete the following: Complete a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of transferable college Spring 2020 coursework with a grade point average of at least 2.4 in Area 1B – ENGLISH 103 H the following three categories. Area 2 – STAT 101 H a. Major Preparation Requirements Area 3B – AFRO AM 020 H Area 4 – ECON 001 H Please go online to www.assist.org for individual Area 5B – PSYCH 002 H major requirements. b. General Education Requirements Year 2 Complete a seven course pattern requirement Fall 2020 (with at least a C grade in each course) to Area 1A – ENGLISH 101 H include: Area 3A – ART 102 H Area 3B – PHILOS 001 H 1. Two transferable college courses (3 Area 4 – POL SCI 001 H semester or 4-5 quarter units each) in Area 5B – ANTHRO 101 H English composition; and LIB SCI 101 H 2. One transferable college course (3 Spring 2021 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in Area 1B – COMM 105 H Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Area 2 – STAT 101 H Reasoning; and Area 3A – CINEMA 105 H Area 4 – SOC 021 H 3. Four transferable college courses (3 Area 5A – GEOG 001 H semester or 4-5 quarter units each) chosen Course offerings are subject to change. from at least two of the following subject areas: Arts and Humanities; Social and Behavioral Sciences; or Physical and Biological Sciences. OR

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Completion of the Intersegmental General UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) will satisfy the seven course pattern LOS ANGELES (UCLA) TRANSFER requirement listed above. REQUIREMENTS Students are required to petition for IGETC Certification in the Graduation Office prior COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE to transfer. See pages 27-29 for complete IGETC requirements. In addition to the general education requirements, each department has its own lower division major requirements. c. Elective Unit Requirements Students who complete as many lower division major requirements as possible have the best chance of getting These are additional UC transferable units necessary admitted to UCLA. In some programs, Los Angeles Valley to meet the minimum 60 semester units required for College does not offer all the lower division preparation transfer as a junior. courses required by the departmental majors. It is essential, As an integral part of the system of public education in therefore, to refer to the UCLA General Catalog for complete California, UC accepts, usually at full unit value, approved departmental major requirements. Since many of the transfer courses completed with satisfactory grades in the departmental major requirements are revised after a college public community colleges of the state. Such transfer courses catalog has been printed, students are also urged to consult are limited, however, to a maximum of 70 semester units or a counselor for up-to-date information. UCLA transfer 105 quarter units. Also, the UC system limits transfer credit in informational handouts are available in the Counseling Office. some specific course instances, such as Physical Education You can also go online for major preparation courses at www. (maximum of 4 semester units) and Directed Study (transfer assist.org. credit determined only after transfer, by petition). UC credit is granted for having completed Advanced SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES Placement Examinations with a score of 3 or higher. See the Space is limited in the Engineering majors. Completion of specific UC campus catalog or a counselor for details. major requirements does not guarantee admission. However, in order to be competitive, a student must have all lower UC TRANSFER PATHWAYS division major preparation requirements completed. UCLA If you’re starting out at a California community college and bases its admission on overall grade-point-average and know which major you want to study but haven’t decided completion of all lower division Math, Chemistry, Computer which UC campuses to apply to, there is a simple way to keep Science, Physics, and English requirements. UCLA transfer your options open as you prepare for your major. Follow informational handouts are available in the Counseling Office. one of the new Transfer Pathways, a single set of courses you can take to prepare for your major on any of the nine SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE AND SCHOOL OF undergraduate campuses. THEATER, FILM, AND TELEVISION Although following a pathway doesn’t guarantee admission The UCLA Arts curriculum is offered in the School of the to UC, it gives you a clear road map to prepare for your Arts and Architecture and the School of Theater, Film, and major and be well positioned to graduate on time from any Television. See a counselor for information on courses you UC campus. To learn more about the available pathways may take to meet general education and major requirements. visit http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/ UCLA transfer informational handouts are available in the preparation-paths/index.html Counseling Office. IGETC completion is required. Major preparation courses can be found online at www.assist.org. An important note: The pathways guide students who want to make themselves competitive across the UC system; some majors listed may want fewer courses for admission, but none will expect more. We strongly encourage students to talk with a counselor and to apply to multiple campuses to improve their chances of admission.

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INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) 2020-2021 The IGETC is a pattern of courses that students can use to satisfy Lower Division General Education (GE) requirements at any California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus. However, completion of the IGETC is not an admission requirement for the CSU or UC, nor is it the only way to fulfill lower-division General Education requirements before transfer. Students should contact a counselor for detailed information. Foreign transcript coursework cannot be used on IGETC except in special circumstances in Area 6; see a counselor for details. Students must petition Admissions and Records for certification of IGETC completion. Students should petition for a Certificate of Achievement in Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) at the same time as the petition for certification. See page 29 for footnote explanations. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate; however, students should consult an LAVC counselor periodically to determine whether there have been any changes or corrections.

WARNING! Consult a Los Angeles Valley College counselor before taking courses outside Los Angeles Valley College to be used on this IGETC general educa- tion plan, particularly if taking courses elsewhere in the LA College District. Every community college may apply its courses differently on general education, even if the course has the same course number and title.

Courses may appear in more than one area but can only be used in one area with the exception of courses used to satisfy Area 6. AREA 1: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION C= COMPLETED IP= IN PROGRESS N= NEED C IP N UC: 2 courses, one from Group A and one from Group B. CSU: 3 courses, one from each group below. A. ENGLISH COMPOSITION (1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units) ENGLISH 101 Course: College AP B. CRITICAL THINKING – ENGLISH COMPOSITION (1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units) COMM 105 ENGLISH 10237 (Effective Fall 2014), 103 Course: College (No AP scores accepted for this area) C. ORAL COMMUNICATION – (CSU requirement only) (1 course, 3 semester/4-5 quarter units) COMM 101, 102, 151 Course: College (No AP scores accepted for this area)

AREA 2: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING (1 course, minimum of 3 semester/4-5 quarter units) MATH 227, 2382, 2453, 259, 2603, 261, 262, 263, 270, 275 STAT 1011 Course: College AP AREA 3: ARTS AND HUMANITIES (3 courses with at least 1 course from Arts and 1 course from Humanities, 9 semester/12-15 quarter units) A. ARTS ART 09339, 09442, 101, 102, 103, 105, 109, 111, 115, 1164, DANCEST 80133, 805 125, 213, 501 HUMAN 003 BRDCSTG 02640 (Effective F17) MUSIC 101, 111, 11839, 121, 122, 13618, 141 CHICANO 05439 THEATER 100, 110, 112 CINEMA 102, 1045, 105, 10639, 107, 11341, 114 41 Course: College AP B. HUMANITIES AFRO AM 020 HISTORY 00710 ANTHRO 121 HUMAN 001, 0066, 0086, 030 CHICANO 037, 0427 (SPANISH 0124*), 044 (SPANISH ITALIAN 003, 004, 005, 016*) JEWISH 002, 010 (HEBREW 010*), 035 (PHILOS 035*) CINEMA 103 PHILOS 001, 012, 014, 020, 028, 030, 035 (JEWISH ENGLISH 1027, 1058 (LING 001*), 203, 204, 205, 206, 035*), 045 207, 208, 212, 252, 253 SPANISH 003, 004, 005, 006, 009, 012 (CHICANO FRENCH 003, 004, 005, 006, 010, 02539 0427*), 016 (CHICANO 044*), 025 (Effective F01-F09) GERMAN 003, 004, 005, 00638, 01042 & (reinstated Effective Fall 2015), 037 HEBREW 010 (JEWISH 010*) Course: College AP Course: College AP

*For UC and CSU transfer credit, these courses are considered “same as” and credit limited to one course. **See page 29 for IGETC footnote descriptions.

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INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) 2020-2021 AREA 4: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES C IP N (3 courses in at least two different disciplines, 9 semester/12-15 quarter units) AFRO AM 002, 004, 005 GEOG 002, 009, 014 ANTHRO 102, 103, 10432, 10911 , 141 HISTORY 001, 002, 005, 006, 011, 012, 020, 08633 BRDCSTG 00137 (Effective Fall 2014) JEWISH 001, 004, 025 CHICANO 002, 007, 008 JOURNAL 105 COMM 12232 POL SCI 001, 002, 005, 007 ECON 001, 002, 00838, 010, 0309, 04031, 060 PSYCH 001, 011, 012, 013, 014, 032, 04126, 052, 075 ENVSTDS 101 SOC 001, 002, 003, 011, 021, 022, 0255,031,035 Course: College AP Course: College AP Course: College AP AREA 5: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Two courses (7-9 semester/9-12 quarter units.) One course must be taken from Physical Science and one course must be taken from Biological Science. Note: At least one science course must include a laboratory. Lab courses are marked by the symbol ‡ A. PHYSICAL SCIENCE ASTRON 001 METEOR 003 (GEOG 003*) CHEM 05116, 42, 06016‡, 06811,16‡, 101‡, 102‡, 21117‡, 2125‡ OCEANO 001 ENV SCI 00118, 00718 (GEOLOGY 010*) PHYS SC 00119, 00441‡ GEOG 00134, 003 (METEOR 003*), 01734‡ PHYSICS 00620‡, 00720‡, 03720‡, 03820‡, 03920‡, 06620‡, GEOLOGY 001, 002, 01018 (ENV SCI 007*) 06720‡ Course: College AP B. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE ANATOMY 00122‡ PHYSIOL 00122‡ ANTHRO 101, 116 PSYCH 002 BIOLOGY 00324‡, 005‡, 006‡, 007‡, 010‡, 02231‡, 04038‡ MICRO 02025‡ Course: College AP C. SCIENCE LABORATORY ANATOMY 00122‡ GEOLOGY 006‡, 007‡ ANTHRO 111‡23 MICRO 02025‡ ASTRON 0059‡ OCEANO 010‡ BIOLOGY 00324‡, 005‡, 006‡, 007‡, 010‡, 02231‡,04038‡ PHYS SC 00441‡, 01426‡ CHEM 05116, 42, 060, 06811,16‡, 101‡, 102‡, 21117‡, 2125,17‡ PHYSICS 00620‡, 00720‡, 03720‡, 03820‡, 03920‡, 06620‡, ENV SCI 02231‡ 06720‡ GEOG 01534‡, 01734‡ PHYSIOL 00122‡ This requirement may also be satisfied by completion of any lecture with lab course listed in Area 5A or 5B above that is marked by the symbol ‡ Course: College AP AREA 6: LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH: UC REQUIRED ONLY! Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school in the same foreign language with a grade of C or better; or satis- factory score on SAT II (documentation of high school credit or SAT score required); or one of the following equivalent college courses. See counselor for other options. FRENCH 002, GERMAN 002, HEBREW 002 (JEWISH 012*), ITALIAN 002, SPANISH 00235, 03539, 03618, 35, 03737 Course: College AP CSU UNITED STATES HISTORY, CONSTITUTION & AMERICAN IDEALS (Not part of IGETC, but may be completed prior to transfer.) For IGETC Certification purposes, courses used to satisfy this CSU graduation requirement may also be used to satisfy IGETC Subject Areas 3 and/or 4. However, if a course(s) is used to satisfy both an IGETC subject-area require- ment and the CSU United States History, Constitution and American ideals graduation requirement, some CSU campus- es may require students to take an additional course(s) after transfer. CSUN and CSULA will NOT require an additional course(s) Other CSU campuses should be consulted directly regarding their policy. (Effective Fall 05) may be completed with the following two courses: HISTORY 006 or 020 AND one of the following: ECON 010 or HISTORY 011 OR POL SCI 001 AND one of the following: AFRO AM 004, 005, CHICANO 008, ECON 010, HISTORY 005, 011, 012, 018

*For UC and CSU transfer credit, these courses are considered “same as” and credit limited to one course. **See page 29 for IGETC footnote descriptions.

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IGETC FOOTNOTE DESCRIPTIONS: 1 MATH 225, 227, STAT 1 or 101: 10 HISTORY 007, 047, 048 or 18 This course counts ONLY if 25 MICRO 001 and 020: UC 35 SPANISH 002 and 036 UC maximum credit allowed: PHILOS 033 combined: UC taken Fall 2001 or later. maximum credit allowed: one combined: maximum credit, one course. maximum credit allowed: two course. one course. 19 No credit for PHYS SC 001 courses. 2 MATH 238, 265, or 266 if taken after college course 26 This course counts only if 36 This course counts only if combined: UC maximum credit 11 This course counts ONLY if in Astronomy, Chemistry, taken Fall 2002 or later. taken Fall 2012 or later. allowed, one course. taken Fall 1997 or later. Geology, or Physics. 28 This course counts only if 37 This course counts only if 3 MATH 245 combined with 1 HISTORY 001, 002, and 017, 20 PHYSICS 006, 007 and 037, taken Fall 2003 or later. taken Fall 2014 or later. 260: UC maximum credit: one 018 combined: UC maximum 038, 039 and 066 and 067 29 This course counts only if 38 This course counts only if course. credit allowed: two courses. combined: UC maximum credit taken Spring 2004 or later. taken Fall 2015 or later. allowed: one series. 4 This course counts ONLY if 13 HISTORY 012, 013 combined: 30 This course counts only if 39 This course counts only if taken Fall 1993 or later. UC maximum credit allowed: 21 No credit for PHYSICS 012 if taken Fall 2005 or later. taken Fall 2016 or later. one course. taken after 06 or 037. 5 This course counts ONLY if 40 This course counts only if taken Fall 1999 or after. 15 CHEM 070, 210 or 221 22 ANATOMY 001, PHYSIOL 31 This course counts only if taken Fall 2017 or later. combined: UC maximum credit 001, 008 or 009 combined: UC taken Spring 2006 or later. 6 Course repeatable but UC allowed: two courses. maximum credit: 8 units. 41 This course counts only if maximum credit: one course. 32 taken Fall 2019 or later. 16 No credit for CHEM 051 or 23 This course counts only if This course counts only if 7 This course counts ONLY if taken Spring 2007 or later. 060 or 068 if taken after CHEM taken Fall 2000 or after. 42 This course counts only if taken Fall 1995 or later. 101. CHEM 051 or 060 or 068 33 taken Fall 2020 or later. 24 BIOLOGY 003 and 025 This course counts only if 8 English courses count only if combined: UC maximum combined: UC maximum taken Fall 2007 or later. taken Fall 1996 or later. credit: one course credit: 1 course. No credit for 34 Credit for either GEOG 001 17 9 Credit for CHEM 210 or 211, 003 or 025 if taken after 006 and 015 or 017. This course counts ONLY if not both. or 007. taken Fall 1998 or later.

IGETC AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCORES A score of 3, 4, or 5 is required to grant credit for IGETC AP exams in Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2 or certification. An acceptable AP Advanced Placement Exam Physics B allow California Community College campuses to (AP) score for IGETC equates to either 3 semester or 4 quarter apply 4 semester or quarter units to IGETC certification. For units for certification purposes. Environmental Science, Physics C: Mechanics and Physics C: Electricity/Magnetism, 3 semester or 4 quarter units are Each AP may be applied to one IGETC area as satisfying one applied for IGETC certification. Therefore, students who course requirement, with the exception of Language other complete these exams will be required to complete at least Than English (LOTE). Students who have earned credit from 4 semester/5 quarter units to satisfy the minimum required an AP exam should not take a comparable college course units for Area 5. because transfer credit will not be granted for both. There is no equivalent AP exam for Area 1B-Critical Thinking/ Students earning scores of 3, 4, or 5 in the physical and Composition. biological science AP examinations earn credit toward IGETC Area 5 and meet the IGETC laboratory activity requirement.

AP Examination IGETC Area AP Examination IGETC Area Art History* 3A or 3B* U.S. Government & Politics 4 and US 2 Biology 5B and 5C Human Geography 4 Calculus AB 2A Italian Language & Culture 3B and 6A Calculus BC 2A Japanese Language & Culture 3B and 6A Calculus BC/ AB subscore 2A Latin Literature or Latin: Vergil 3B and 6A Chemistry 5A and 5C Latin 3B and 6A Chinese Language & Culture 3B and 6A Physics 1 5A and 5C Macroeconomics 4 Physics 2 5A and 5C Microeconomics 4 Physics B 5A and 5C English Language/Composition 1A Physics C mechanics 5A and 5C English Literature/Composition* 1A or 3B* Physics C electricity/magnetism 5A and 5C Environmental Science 5A and 5C Psychology 4 European History* 3B or 4* Spanish Language & Culture 3B and 6A French Language & Culture 3B and 6A Spanish Literature & Culture 3B and 6A French Literature 3B and 6A Statistics 2A German Language & Culture 3B and 6A U.S. History* (3B or 4*) and US 1 Comparative Government & Politics 4 World History: Modern* 3B or 4* *AP exams may be used in either area regardless of where the certifying CCC’s discipline is located.

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Also some CSU campuses may require some college IGETC AND INTERNATIONAL general education courses in addition to your high school BACCALAUREATE (IB) CREDIT record in order to qualify for lower division transfer admission. Please be aware that many CSU campuses A score of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams is required to have restrictions on lower-division transfers. Check with a grant credit for IGETC certification. An acceptable IB score counselor if you are interested in this option. for IGETC equates to either 3 semester or 4 quarter units for certification purposes. 2. Students transferring as a Junior: If you have completed at least 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units, Students who have earned credit from an IB exam should not have a grade point average of 2.0 (C or better) in all take a comparable college course because transfer credit will transferable units attempted (nonresidents must have a not be granted for both. grade point average of 2.4), and are in good standing at the last college or university attended, you may become International Baccalaureate (IB) IGETC Area eligible for upper division admission. IB Biology HL 5B a. Major Requirements IB Chemistry HL 5A Los Angeles Valley College offers many of the IB Economics HL 4 lower division preparation courses required by the IB Geography HL 4 departmental majors. The college also offers many Associate Degrees for Transfer (p. 42). Please refer to IB History (any region) HL 3B OR 4* www.assist.org and/or consult with a counselor for up- IB Language A: Literature (any language, 3B AND 6A to-date transfer information. except English) HL IB Language A: Language and Literature 3B and 6A b. General Education Requirements (any language, except English ) HL Of the 60 (CSU) transferable units completed at least IB Language A: Literature (any language) HL 3B 30 semester (45 quarter) units are to be selected from courses that meet general education requirements. The IB Language A: Language and Literature 3B 30 semester (45 quarter) units must include all of the (any language) HL four basic subject requirements with a C or better in IB Language B (any language) HL 6A Written Communication, Oral Communication, Critical IB Mathematics HL 2A Thinking and Mathematics. IB Physics HL 5A OR IB Psychology HL 4 Completion of IGETC or CSU General Education IB Theatre HL 3A Certification (see below) will satisfy the 30 semester *IB exam may be used in either area regardless of where the unit/general education requirements above. certifying CCC’s discipline is located. Students are required to petition for CSU General Education Certification in the Graduation Office prior to transfer. See pages 32-33 for complete CSU GE requirements. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Full certification can be granted by Los Angeles Valley Transfer Requirements College when a student has completed a total of 39 units consisting of the following number of units for each category: TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (A) 9 units including English 101, (B) 9 units including a science laboratory course, (C) 9 units Humanities, (D) 9 units 1. Students transferring as a Freshman or Sophomore: If including the 6 unit American Institutions requirement, (E) 3 you have completed fewer than 60 transferable semester units Integrated Psychological and Physiological Studies. (90 quarter) units, you will qualify for lower division admission if you have a grade point average of 2.0 ( C Partial certification can be granted by Los Angeles Valley or better) in all transferable units attempted, are in good College in any of the categories (A) through (E) when a standing at the last college or university attended, and student has completed the required number of units for meet the admission requirements for first-time freshmen, that category. Los Angeles Valley College can also certify i.e., you have completed with a grade of C or better each completion of Title 5 American History and Institutions of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college requirement within Area D, Social Sciences (see Area D for preparatory subject requirements and have a qualifiable details). eligibility index. Nonresidents must meet the eligibility index for nonresidents If you did not complete all the Veteran students who submit their military basic training subject requirements in high school, appropriate college to the Admissions Office as indicated on their DD214 will courses may be used to make up the missing subjects. be granted an exemption and partial certification for Area

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E, Lifelong Learning and Self Development. An exemption courses required by the departmental majors. It is essential, means that no unit or course credit will be granted. The therefore, to refer to the CSUN General Catalog for complete exemption and partial certification will be noted on the departmental major requirements. Since many of the student’s transcript. departmental major requirements are revised after a college catalog has been printed, students are also urged to consult Since requirements for general education may change after a counselor for up-to-date information. A CSUN transfer the catalog is printed, it is essential for students to consult informational handout is available in the Counseling Office. with a counselor.

c. Elective Unit Requirements These are additional CSU transferable units necessary HBCU AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND to meet the 60 minimum semester units required for UNIVERSITIES transfer as a junior. Transfer Admission Requirements

Admission requirements of independent colleges and CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, universities vary, as do course transferability and course NORTHRIDGE (CSUN) TRANSFER credit allowed. Students should consult a counselor and the College Catalog of their intended transfer institution for REQUIREMENTS more information. In 2015, the California Community College In addition to the general education requirements, each system signed a transfer agreement with several HBCU’s. department has its own lower division major requirements. Students completing these requirements are guaranteed Students who complete as many lower division major transfer to a participating HBCU. requirements as possible have the best chance of being Please refer to https://ccctransfer.org/hbcu/ and/or consult admitted to their major. In some programs, Los Angeles Valley with a counselor for more information. College does not offer all the lower division preparation

Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 31 TRANSFER PROGRAMS GENERAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES 2020-2021 This plan will satisfy lower division G.E. for the CSU system. You must petition Admissions and Records to have certification placed on your transcript. “Ef” indicates first term that course can be used on this plan. *For UC and CSU transfer credit, these courses are considered “same as” and credit is limited to one course. WARNING! Consult a Los Angeles Valley College counselor before taking courses outside Los Angeles Valley College to be used on this CSU general education plan, particularly if taking courses elsewhere in the LA College District. Every community college may apply its courses differently on general education, even if the course has the same course number and title. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate; however, students should consult an LAVC counselor periodically to determine whether there have been any changes or corrections. *Courses may appear in more than one area but will only be used in one area with the exception of science courses that satisfy both a lecture and a lab.

C= COMPLETED IP= IN PROGRESS N= NEED C IP N A. ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING: 9 units (3 courses) with at least one course chosen from each of the three subcategories below: Note: Effective SP 2002 grades in Area A must be “C” or better. 1. Oral Communication: COMM 101, 102, 151

2. Written Communication: ENGLISH 101

Course: College AP:

3. Critical Thinking: ENGLISH 102, 103 (suggested for CSULA) PHILOS 006, 009 (Ef F00-SU04) & (reinstated Ef SP 06) COMM 104, 105 (No AP Scores accepted for this area) B. SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING: 9 units (3-4 courses) with at least one course from each of the four subcategories below. At least one of the courses chosen must be a laboratory course. Acceptable laboratory courses are indicated by a † in the lists below. Single courses that contain both lecture and lab may count as lab courses as well as Physical or Life Science courses. 1. Physical Science: 2. Life Science ASTRON 001 ANTHRO 101, 116 CHEM 051†, 060†, 068†, 101†, 102†, 212† BIOLOGY 003†, 005†, 006†, 007†, 010†, 022†, 040† ENV SCI 001, 007* (GEOLOGY 010*) ENV SCI 002 GEOG 001, 003 (METEOR 003*), 017 † MICRO 020† GEOLOGY 001, 002, 010 (ENV SCI 007*) PHYSIOL 001† OCEANO 001 PSYCH 002 PHYS SC 001, 004† PHYSICS 006†, 007†, 012, 037†, 038†, 039†, 066†, 067† ANATOMY 001† Course: College AP:

Course: College AP:

3. Laboratory Activity: Any science course marked by a † in B1 or B2 will satisfy this requirement also. A laboratory course cannot apply unless student also takes the lecture course that is prerequisite or corequisite to that laboratory course. ANTHRO 111† GEOLOGY 006†, 007† ASTRON 005† OCEANO 010† ENV SCI 019†, 022† (Ef F05) PHYS SC 014† GEOG 015†

4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning: FINANCE 008 (Effective Fall 2019) MATH 215, 227, 227S, 238, 240, 245, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 270, 275 STAT 101 Note: Effective SP 2002 grade in this section (B4) must be “C” or better.

Course: College AP:

32 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 TRANSFER PROGRAMS GENERAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES 2020-2021 C. ARTS AND HUMANITIES: 9 units (3 courses) with at least one from area 1 and one from area 2 below: C IP N 1. Arts: Arts, Dance, Music, Theater ART 093, 094 101, 102, 103, 105, 109, 111, 115, 116, 125, CINEMA 102, 104 (Ef F99), 105, 106, 107, 113, 114 201, 213, 501 DANCEST 801, 802, 805 BRDCSTG 026 MUSIC 101, 111, 118, 121, 122, 136, 141 CHICANO 054 THEATER 100, 110, 112 2. Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Foreign Language AFRO AM 020 HUMAN 001, 002, 003, 030 ANTHRO 121 ITALIAN 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 CHICANO 037, 042 (SPANISH 012*), 044 (SPANISH 016*) JEWISH 002 (Ef F97), 010 (HEBREW 010*), 011 (HEBREW CINEMA 103 001), 012 (HEBREW 002*), 035 (PHILOS 035*), COMM 130 PHILOS 001, 012, 014, 020, 028, 030, 031, 035 (JEWISH ENGLISH 105 (LING 001*), 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 035*), 045, 252, 253 SPANISH 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 (Ef F00), 006 (Ef F00), FRENCH 001 (or 021 or 022), 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 010, 009, 010, 012 (CHICANO 042), 016 (CHICANO 044*), 025 025 (Ef F00-F09 & reinstated Ef F15), 035, 036, 037 GERMAN 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 010 HEBREW 001 (JEWISH 011*), 002 (JEWISH 012*), 010 (JEWISH 010*) HISTORY 007 Course: College AP: Course: College AP: Course: College AP: D. SOCIAL SCIENCES: 9 units (3 courses) from at least two different disciplines below. *The American Institutions Requirement may be completed as part of the 9 units required in Area D. *The AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS REQUIREMENT: (Effective Fall 05) may be completed with two courses: HISTORY 006 or 020 AND ECON 010 or HISTORY 011 OR Pol Sci 1 AND AFRO AM 004, 005, CHICANO 008, ECON 010, HISTORY 005, 011, or 012 ADM JUS 075 (Ef F14) HISTORY 001, 002, 005, 006, 011, 012, 020, 086 AFRO AM 002 (Ef F 15), 004, 005 HUMAN 006, 008 ANTHRO 102, 103, 104 (Ef SP 07), 109 JEWISH 004, 025 BRDCSTG 001, 006, 032 JOURNAL 105 CHICANO 002, 007, 008 LAW 003 CH DEV 001, 042 POL SCI 001, 002, 005, 007 COMM 122 (Ef SP 07) PSYCH 001, 011, 012, 013, 014, 032, 041, 074, 075, 090 ECON 001, 002, 008, 010, 030, 040, 060 SOC 001, 002, 003 (Ef F 98), 004 (Ef SP 07), 011, 025 ENVSTDS 101; (Ef F 98), 031, 035 GEOG 002, 009, 014, 045 Course: College AP: Course: College AP: Course: College AP:

E. LIFELONG LEARNING & SELF-DEVELOPMENT: 3 units (minimum 1 course) : (only 1 unit of DanceSt, DanceTq, Dncespc, Kin, Kin Ath, Kin Maj may be used) AFRO AM 002 KIN 008, 009, 045, 046, 047, 049, 050, 205, 206, 217-1, COMM 121 217-2, 229, 237-1, 251, 268-1, 269-1, 269-2, 273, 286, COUNSEL 020 287-1, 287-2, 300-1, 301-1, 301-2, 301-3, 303-1, 307, 315-1, DANCEST 301, 302, 801, 802, 814, 815, 816, 820, 822 315-2, 315-3, 317-1, 317-2, 326-1, 326-2, 329-1, 329-2, 334, DANCETQ 111, 112, 113, 114, 121, 122, 123, 124, 141, 142, 339-1, 350-1,350-2, 350-3, 350-4, 364-1, 364-2, 365-1, 143, 144,151, 152, 153, 154, 181, 182, 221, 222, 223, 224, 366-1, 369-1, 369-2, 370-1, 370-2, 370-3, 370-4, 371-1, 225, 231, 232, 233, 234, 437 371-2, 371-3, 371-4, 373-1, 373-2, 374-1,374-2, 387-1, DNCESPC 161, 171, 172, 173, 174, 331, 332, 333, 334, 441, 387-2, 387-3, 387-4, 389-1, 389-2, 389-3, 390, 391-1 442, 443, 444 KIN ATH 503, 504, 506, 508, 511, 512, 513, 515, 517, 549, HEALTH 002, 011 552, 556 JEWISH 001 KIN MAJ 101, 127 LIB SCI 100 PSYCH 003, 041, 052, 060, 075, 090 SOC 012, 017, 021

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CSU SYSTEM-WIDE CREDIT FOR EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS Note that each campus in the California State University system determines how it will apply external examinations toward credit in the major. For students not already certified in GE and/or American Institutions, the campus also determines how to apply credit from such exams toward the local degree requirements.

Semester American Minimum Credits Toward Institutions Removal Passing Semester GE Breadth and/or Date for GE Score Credits Earned1 Certification GE Breadth Area2 Breadth3 COLLEGE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS AP Art History 3 6 3 C1 or C2 – AP Biology 3 6 4 B2+B3 – AP Calculus AB6 3 3 3 B4 – AP Calculus BC6 3 6 3 B4 – AP Calculus BC/ AB Subscore6 3 3 3 B4 – AP Chemistry 3 6 6 B1+B3 F09 AP Chemistry 3 6 4 B1+B3 – AP Chinese Language and Culture 3 6 3 C2 – AP Comparative Government & Politics 3 3 3 D8 – AP Computer Science A6 3 3 0 n/a – AP Computer Science AB6 3 6 0 n/a – AP Computer Science Principles6 3 6 3 B4 – AP English Language and Composition 3 6 3 A2 – AP English Literature and Composition 3 6 6 A2+C2 – AP Environmental Science7 3 4 4 B1+B3 or B2+B3 F09 AP Environmental Science 3 4 4 B1+B3 – AP European History7 3 6 3 C2 or D6 – AP French Language 3 6 6 C2 F09 AP French Language 3 6 3 C2 F 11 AP French Language and Culture 3 6 3 C2 – AP French Literature 3 6 3 C2 F09 AP German Language 3 6 6 C2 F09 AP German Language 3 6 3 C2 F 11 AP German Language and Culture 3 6 3 C2 – AP Human Geography 3 3 3 D5 – AP Italian Language and Culture 3 6 3 C2 – AP Japanese Language and Culture 3 6 3 C2 – AP Latin Literature 3 6 3 C2 F09 AP Latin 3 6 3 C2 – AP Latin: Vergil 3 3 3 C2 F12 AP Macroeconomics 3 3 3 D2 – AP Microeconomics 3 3 3 D2 – AP Music Theory 3 6 3 C1 F09 AP Physics 18 3 4 4 B1+B3 – AP Physics 28 3 4 4 B1+B3 – AP Physics B8 3 6 6 B1+B3 F09 AP Physics B8 3 6 4 B1+B3 F15 AP Physics C (electricity/magnetism)8 3 4 4 B1+B3 –

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Semester American Minimum Credits Toward Institutions Removal Passing Semester GE Breadth and/or Date for GE Score Credits Earned1 Certification GE Breadth Area2 Breadth3 AP Physics C (mechanics) 8 3 4 4 B1+B3 – AP Psychology 3 3 3 D9 – AP Seminar 3 3 0 n/a – AP Spanish Language 3 6 6 C2 F09 AP Spanish Language and Culture 3 6 3 C2 – AP Spanish Literature 3 6 6 C2 F09 AP Spanish Literature and Culture 3 6 3 C2 – AP Statistics 3 3 3 B4 – AP Studio Art - 2D Design 3 3 0 n/a – AP Studio Art - 3D Design 3 3 0 n/a – AP Studio Art - Drawing 3 3 0 n/a – AP U.S. Government & Politics 3 3 3 D8+US-2 – AP U.S. History 3 6 3 (C2 or D6)+US-1 – AP World History: Modern 3 3 3 C2 or D6 – COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP) CLEP American Government 50 3 3 D8 – CLEP American Literature 50 3 3 C2 – CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 3 3 C2 – CLEP Biology 50 3 3 B2 – CLEP Calculus 50 3 3 B4 – CLEP Chemistry 50 3 3 B1 – CLEP College Algebra 50 3 3 B4 – CLEP College Algebra - Trigonometry 50 3 3 B4 – CLEP College Mathematics 50 0 0 n/a – CLEP English Composition (no essay) 50 0 0 n/a – CLEP English Composition with Essay 50 0 0 n/a – CLEP English Literature 50 3 3 C2 F 11 CLEP Financial Accounting 50 3 0 n/a – CLEP French4 Level I 50 6 0 n/a – CLEP French4 Level II 59 12 3 C2 F15 CLEP French4 Level II 59 9 3 C2 – CLEP Freshman College Composition 50 0 0 n/a – CLEP German4 Level I 50 6 0 n/a – CLEP German4 Level II 60 12 3 C2 F15 CLEP German4 Level II 60 9 3 C2 – CLEP History, United States I 50 3 3 D6+US-1 – CLEP History, United States II 50 3 3 D6+US-1 – CLEP Human Growth and Development 50 3 3 E – CLEP Humanities 50 3 3 C2 – CLEP Information Systems and Computer 50 3 0 n/a – Applications CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology 50 3 0 n/a – CLEP Introductory Business Law 50 3 0 n/a – CLEP Introductory Psychology 50 3 3 D9 –

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Semester American Minimum Credits Toward Institutions Removal Passing Semester GE Breadth and/or Date for GE Score Credits Earned1 Certification GE Breadth Area2 Breadth3 CLEP Introductory Sociology 50 3 3 D0 – CLEP Natural Sciences 50 3 3 B1 or B2 – CLEP Pre-Calculus 50 3 3 B4 – CLEP Principles of Accounting 50 3 0 n/a – CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics 50 3 3 D2 – CLEP Principles of Management 50 3 0 n/a – CLEP Principles of Marketing 50 3 0 n/a – CLEP Principles of Microeconomics 50 3 3 D2 – CLEP Social Sciences and History 50 0 0 n/a – CLEP Spanish4 Level I 50 6 0 n/a – CLEP Spanish4 Level II 63 12 3 C2 F15 CLEP Spanish4 Level II 63 9 3 C2 – CLEP Trigonometry 50 3 3 B4 F06 CLEP Western Civilization I 50 3 3 C2 or D6 – CLEP Western Civilization II 50 3 3 D6 – INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) IB Biology HL 5 6 3 B2 – IB Chemistry HL 5 6 3 B1 – IB Economics HL 5 6 3 D2 – IB Geography HL 5 6 3 D5 – IB History (any region) HL 5 6 3 C2 or D6 – IB Language A Literature HL 4 6 3 C2 – IB Language A Language and Literature HL 4 6 3 C2 – IB Language A1 (any language) HL5 4 6 3 C2 F13 IB Language A2 (any language) HL5 4 6 3 C2 F13 IB Language B (any language) HL5 4 6 0 n/a – IB Mathematics HL 4 6 3 B4 – IB Physics HL 5 6 3 B1 – IB Psychology HL 5 3 3 D9 – IB Theatre HL 4 6 3 C1 – 1. These units count toward eligibility for admission. The units may “Level I” and earns six units of baccalaureate credit; the higher not apply towards Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD-T) or the bac- score listed for each test is considered “Level II” and earns addition- calaureate degree. The units may not all apply toward certification al units of credit and placement in Area C2 of GE Breadth, as noted of the corresponding GE-Breadth area. See Executive Orders 1036 5. The IB curriculum offers language at various levels for native and 1100 for details. and non-native speakers. Language B courses are offered at 2. Areas of GE Breadth (A1 through E) are defined in EO 1100. Areas of the intermediate level for non-natives. Language A1 and A2 are American Institutions (US-1 through US-3) are set forth in Sections advanced courses in literature for native and non-native speakers, IA and IB of EO 1061, and at assist.org. Numerical subcategories for respectively. Area D were removed and no longer apply effective 4/11/2018 but 6. If a student passes more than one AP exam in calculus or computer are provided for historical reference. science, only one examination may be applied to the baccalaureate. 3. Students seeking certification in GE Breadth prior to transfer must 7. Students who pass AP Environmental Science earn 4 units of credit. have passed the test before this date Tests prior to Fall 2009 may apply either to B1+B3 or B2+B3 of GE 4. If a student passes more than one CLEP test in the same language Breadth. Fall of 2009 or later, those credits may only apply to B1+B3 other than English (e.g., two exams in French), then only one 8. If a student passes more than one AP exam in physics, only six examination may be applied to the baccalaureate. For each test in units of credit may be applied to the baccalaureate, and only four a language other than English, a passing score of 50 is considered units of credit may be applied to a certification in GE Breadth.

36 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE II. Scholarship Requirement: A C (2.0) grade-point-average or better in all work attempted in the curriculum upon which GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS the degree is based. Each course counted toward the major requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or better The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no-pass” basis. has authorized the Los Angeles Community College District III. Residence Requirement: Students must complete no fewer Board of Trustees to confer the degrees of Associate in Arts and than 12 units at the college conferring the degree. Exceptions Associate in Science. The awarding of an Associate Degree to residence requirements for the associate degree may be symbolizes successful completion of a pattern of learning made by the governing board when it determines that an experiences designed to develop certain capabilities and insights. injustice or undue hardship would be placed on the student. Among these are the ability to think and to communicate clearly Board Rule 6201.11. and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be Conferring the Degree when offered at multiple LACCD aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained Colleges: When the same major is offered at multiple through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to colleges in the LACCD, the degree shall be conferred by the develop the capacity for self-understanding. In addition to these college where the student has taken the majority (greater accomplishments, the student should possess sufficient depth in than 50.0%) of units in the major. When units are split equally some field of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest. among two or more colleges, the college where the student was last enrolled shall award the degree. These requirements apply to students entering for the first time Board Rule 6201.14. beginning Fall or later. Continuing students maintaining “catalog IV. English and Math Competency: Continuing students rights” may be able to apply requirements in effect at the time they with catalog rights from prior to fall 2019 who place into entered the college. “Catalog rights” is defined as follows: any transfer-level math course have met math competency for all AA/AS degrees. Students admitted fall 2019 or later A catalog year is defined as beginning with the fall semester may meet competency by verifying earning a grade of C- or through the subsequent summer. A student remaining in higher in Algebra 2 or equivalent or higher at a US regionally continuous attendance in the Los Angeles Community College accredited high school or college, or through other means as District may elect to satisfy the degree, certificate or graduation defined below. requirements in effect:

1. at the time the student began such attendance at the MATH AND ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT college, I. The competency requirements for the Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) Degrees are met by the 2. following any intervening catalog in years between the following criteria. time the student began continuous attendance and time of graduation, or A. Mathematics Competency The competency requirement in mathematics for the 3. at the time of graduation. Associate Degree may be met by completion of any of the Students who lose catalog rights become subject to any new following: requirements that are in effect at the time they re-enroll. 1) Verification of passing with a grade of C or P or higher any I. Unit Requirement: A minimum of 60 semester units of course from a California Community College Chancellor’s course credit in a selected curriculum with at least 18 Office (CCCCO) Course Basic (CB) Code of “One Level semester units of study in a major or area of emphasis and Below Transfer” or higher with a TOP code beginning with 17. at least 21 semester units of study in general education. 2) Verification of passing with a grade of C- or higher a Associate degrees for transfer, as defined in California mathematics course at or above the level of the course Education Code §66746, must be aligned with transfer model typically known as Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent curricula as approved by the State Chancellor and must from any United States regionally accredited secondary or require 60 semester units for completion, with at least 18 post-secondary institution. units of study in a major/area of emphasis and completion 3) Verification of passing with a grade of C or P or higher of Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum a California Community College course that meets the (IGETC for CSU) or California State University General California State University General Education Breadth Education Breadth Requirements. (CSU GE Breadth) requirement in Area B4: Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning and/or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in Area 2A: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.

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4) Achieving a satisfactory score (using a DAS-approved The following table compares the three plans: scoring-method) on a DAS-approved District Mathematics Competency Examination. No. of GE Units No. Of Major Units 5) Achieving a satisfactory score on an external examination LACCD GE Plan 21 18+ (such as, but not limited to an Advanced Placement Exam) as CSU GE-Breadth 39 18+ specified in LACCD Administrative Regulations. IGETC 37 18+ B. Written Expression Competency The total number of units required for an Associate Degree is The competency requirement in written expression for the 60, regardless of which GE Plan is chosen. Associate Degree may be met by completion of any of the following: 1) Verification of passing with a grade of C or P or higher ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) VERSUS Freshman Composition from any California Community College or the equivalent from any United States regionally ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) accredited institution with a grade of C- or higher. The Associate of Arts (AA) degrees are awarded to students 2) Verification of passing with a grade of C or P or higher whose majors are in the areas of the arts, humanities, and social a California Community College course that meets the sciences. The Associate of Science (AS) degrees are awarded California State University General Education Breadth to students whose majors are in the areas of the physical and (CSUGE Breadth) requirement in Area A2: Written life sciences or in specialized technical areas considered to be Communication and/or the Intersegmental General applied sciences. Examples of AA majors are: Anthropology, Art, Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in Area 1A: English Economics, English, Mathematics and Sociology. Examples of Composition. AS majors are: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and 3) Achieving a satisfactory score on an external examination Registered Nursing. (such as, but not limited to an Advanced Placement Exam) as An Associate Degree is not required for admission to a university, specified in LACCD Administrative Regulations. but many transfer students find it to their advantage to obtain an C. Students who maintain continuous catalog rights (as defined Associate Degree prior to transferring. in Board Rule 6203) may satisfy competency according to the requirements stated in college catalogs pursuant to See page 44 for information on the Associate Degrees for relevant Board Rules and Administrative Regulations from Transfer. the first term under those rights until the term all graduation requirements have been met or any intervening term. MULTIPLE OR ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATE DEGREES II. The District Curriculum Committee shall establish whether the course meets the competency requirement as established in Any student who contemplates acquiring more than one Associate this administrative regulation. Degree should discuss the matter with a counselor to determine if the student’s goal would be better met by either a Baccalaureate Degree or Certificate. COURSE REQUIREMENTS, MAJORS, AND THE LACCD GE PLAN: A student may receive either multiple Associate degrees granted The following three general education plans are offered at simultaneously, each in a single major, or an additional Associate the colleges of the Los Angeles Community College District degree after having earned a degree from an accredited college. (LACCD) and may be used to meet the general education Los Angeles Valley College will only grant such degrees when requirements for the associate degree: the student has completed all of the following Graduation Requirements (detailed in the Associate Degree Programs section ● LACCD General Education Plan of the catalog) for each degree awarded. ● CSU GE-Breadth Plan 1. Unit requirements 2. Scholarship requirements ● IGETC Plan 3. Residence requirements The associate-level general education plan (LACCD GE Plan) 4. General competencies is appropriate for students planning to earn an associate degree who do not plan to transfer to a 4-year institution. 5. Major course requirements 6. General education course requirements Students planning to transfer to a 4-year institution should follow either the California State University General Education In addition to the above requirements, students following the Breadth Plan (CSU GE-Breadth Plan) or the Intersegmental LACCD GE Plan 2020-2021 general education requirements must General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Any of these complete at least 6 units in the major at LAVC. For the Associate General Education Plans may be used towards an Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs), there is no major unit minimum Degree offered at LAVC. requirement that must be completed at the college awarding the degree.

38 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE - ASSOCIATE DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - LACCD GE PLAN 2020-2021 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 21 semester units MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 18 units in a single or related field. Each course counted towards the major or area of emphasis requirement must be completed with a “C” (2.0 or equivalent) or better. 1. UNIT REQUIREMENT: A minimum of 60 semester units of course credit in a selected curriculum. 2. SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT: A “C” (2.0) grade-point-average or better. 3. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Completion of at least 12 units of credit in residence, completion of a majority of the major requirement units in residence, and attendance at the college during the semester in which the requirements are completed. 4. READING AND WRITTEN COMPETENCY: Completion of the following course with a grade of “C” or better: English 101 (or its equivalent at another college); A grade of “C” or better in a college course that meets CSU GE Area A2 or IGETC Area 1A requirements; A score of 3 or higher on the following AP Exams: English Language and Composition or English Composition and Literature, or similar. 5. MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCY: Continuing students with catalog rights from prior to fall 2019 who place into any transfer-level math course have met math competency for all AA/AS degrees. Students admitted fall 2019 or later may meet competency by verifying earning a grade of C- or higher in the course typically known as Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or higher at a US regionally accredited high school or college, or through other means as defined below. A score of 3 or higher on the following AP exams: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, or Statistics, or similar. Verification of passing with a grade of C or P or higher a California Community College course that meets the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE Breadth) requirement in Area B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning and/or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in Area 2A: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning. 6. THREE GENERAL EDUCATION PLANS are offered at the colleges of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to meet the general education requirements for the associate degree. The LACCD GE Plan is appropriate for students planning to earn an associate degree without transfer. Students planning to transfer to a four-year university should follow either the CSU GE-Breadth plan or the IGETC plan. The LACCD GE plan may NOT be used for Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs). ADT degrees require completion of either CSU GE or IGETC (for CSU). Meet with a counselor to discuss your options. Please see a counselor and check the LAVC College catalog for specific major requirements. *** THIS FORM SUBJECT TO CHANGE EACH YEAR

Courses may only be used once to satisfy any GE area. C= COMPLETED IP= IN PROGRESS N= NEED C IP N

A. NATURAL SCIENCES 3 Semester/4 Quarter units minimum ANATOMY 001* GEOLOGY 001, 002, 006*, 007* 010 (ENV SCI 007) ANTHRO 101, 111*, 116 MICRO 020* ASTRON 001, 005* OCEANO 001, 010* BIOLOGY 003, 006*, 005, 007*, 010, 022, 040* PHYS SC 001, 004, 014* CHEM 051*, 060*, 068*, 101*, 102* PHYSICS 006*, 007*, 037*, 038*,039*, 066*, 067* ENV SCI 001*, 007, 022* PHYSIOL 001* GEOG 001, 003 (METEOR 003), 015*, 017 PSYCH 002* Other College Advanced Placement

B. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS 6 Semester/8 Quarter Units minimum

B1. AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (3 Semester/4 Quarter Units minimum) AFRO AM 005, 005 HISTORY 005, 006, 011, 012, 018, 020 CHICANO 008 POL SCI 001 ECON 010 B2. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 Semester/4 Quarter Units minimum) ADM JUS 075 HISTORY 001, 002, 086 AFRO AM 002 HUMAN 006, 008 ANTHRO 102, 103, 104 JEWISH 025 BRDCSTG 001, 006, 32 JOURNAL 105 CH DEV 001*, 042 LAW 003 CHICANO 002, 007 POL SCI 002, 005, 007 COMM 122 PSYCH 001, 011*, 012*, 013*, 014*, 032, 041*, 052, 074*, ECON 001*, 002*, 008, 030, 040, 060 075, 090 ENVSTDS 101 SOC 001, 002, 003, 004, 011, 012, 021, 022, 025, 031, 035 GEOG 002, 009, 014, 045 Other College Advanced Placement *This course has a prerequisite or co-requisite. continued, page 40 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 39 ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

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C= COMPLETED IP= IN PROGRESS N= NEED C IP N C. HUMANITIES 3 Semester/4 Quarter Units minimum AFRO AM 020 HEBREW 001 (JEWISH 011), 002* (JEWISH 012*), 010 ANTHRO 121 (JEWISH 010) ART 093, 094, 101, 102, 103, 105, 109, 111, 115, 116, 125, HISTORY 007 201, 213, 501 HUMAN 001, 002, 003, 006, 030 ITALIAN 001, 002*, 003*, 004*, 005* ITALIAN 001, 002*,003*, 004*, 005* BRDCSTG 026 JEWISH 002, JEWISH 010 (HEBREW 010), JEWISH 011 CHICANO 042 (SPANISH 012), 044 (SPANISH 016), 054 (HEBREW 001), JEWISH 012* (HEBREW 002*), 035 CINEMA 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 113, 114 (PHILOS 035) COMM 130 LING 001 (ENGLISH 105 ) DANCEST 801, 802, 805 MUSIC 101, 111, 118, 121*, 122*, 136, 141 ENGLISH 105 (LING 001), 203*, 204*, 205*, 206*, 207*, PHILOS 001, 012, 014, 020, 028, 030, 031, 035 (JEWISH 208*, 252*, 253* 035), 045 FRENCH 001 (or 021 or 022), 002*, 003*, 004*, 005*, SPANISH 001, 002*, 003*, 004*, 005*, 006*, 009, 035, 006*, 010, 025 036*, 037* GERMAN 001, 002*, 003*, 004*, 005*, 006*, 010 THEATER 100, 110, 112 Other College Advanced Placement D. LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY 6 Semester/8 Quarter Units minimum D1. ENGLISH COMPOSITION (3 Units Minimum) ENGLISH 101*

D2. COMMUNICATION AND ANALYTICAL THINKING (3 semester units) CIS 101 MATH 120*, 121*, 122*, 125*, 134* 215*, 227*, 227S*, COMM 101, 102, 104, 105*, 151 238*, 240*, 245*, 259*, 260*, 261*, 262*, 263* ENGLISH 103* PHILOS 006, 009 FINANCE 008 STAT 101*

Other College Advanced Placement E. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 Semester/4 Quarter units minimum E1. HEALTH EDUCATION (one course minimum) HEALTH 002 (meets both E1 & E2), 011 NRSCE 101* KIN MAJ 100, 101 RESP TH 002*

E2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY (1 Semester Unit minimum) DANCEST 185, 285, 301, 302*, 801, 802, 814, 815*, 816*, KIN 008, 009, 045, 046, 047, 049, 050, 185, 205, 206, 217-1, 820, 822 217-2*, 229, 237-1, 251, 268-1, 269-1, 269-2*, 273, 285, DANCETQ 111-114*, 121-124*, 141-144*, 151-154*, 181, 286, 287-1, 287-2*, 300-1, 301-1, 301-2*, 301-3*, 303-1*, 182*, 221-224*, 225, 231-234*, 437 307-1, 315-1, 315-2*, 315-3*, 317-1, 317-2*, 326-1, 326-2*, DNCESPC 161, 171-174*, 331-334*, 441-444* 329-1, 329-2, 334, 339-1, 350-1, 350-2*, 350-3*, 350-4*, 364-1, 364-2*, 365-1, 366-1, 369-1, 369-2*, 370-1, 370-2*, 370-3, 370-4*, 371-1, 371-2*, 371-3*, 371-4*, 373-1, 373-2*, 374-1, 374-2, 385, 387-1, 387-2*, 387-3*, 387-4*, 389-1, 389-2*, 389-3*, 390, 391-1 KIN ATH 503, 504, 506, 508, 511, 512, 513, 515, 517, 549, 552, 556

Military Credit (if applicable) Major / Area of Emphasis: Major Courses (min. 18 units) Electives Competency Met: Eng: Course Math: Course Test TOTAL

*This course has a prerequisite or co-requisite.

40 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS LAVC GE AND EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM Semester Units Applied Toward Total Semester Units Passing LACCD GE Awarded Toward AP Examination Score GE Area Requirements AA/AS/ADT Art History 3 C 3 6 Biology 3 A 3 6 Calculus AB1 3 D2 3 3 Calculus BC1 3 D2 3 6 Calculus BC/AB Subscore1 3 D2 3 3 Chemistry 3 A 3 6 Chinese Language and Culture 3 C 3 6 Comparative Government & Politics 3 B2 3 3 Computer Science A 3 D2 3 3 Computer Science AB 3 D2 3 6 Computer Science Principles 3 N/A 0 6 English Language and Composition2 3 D1 3 6 English Literature and Composition2 3 C or D1 3 6 Environmental Science 3 A 3 4 European History 3 B2 or C 6 6 French Language and Culture 3 C 3 6 French Literature 3 C 3 6 German Language and Culture 3 C 3 6 Human Geography 3 B2 3 3 Italian Language and Culture 3 C 3 6 Japanese Language and Culture 3 C 3 6 Latin 3 C 3 6 Latin Literature 3 C 3 6 Latin: Vergil 3 C 3 3 Macroeconomics 3 B2 3 3 Microeconomics 3 B2 3 3 Music Theory 3 C 3 6 Physics 1 3 A 3 4 Physics 2 3 A 3 4 Physics B 3 A 3 6 Physics C (mechanics) 3 A 3 4 Physics C (electricity/magnetism) 3 A 3 4 Psychology 3 B2 3 3 Spanish Language and Culture 3 C 3 6 Spanish Literature and Culture 3 C 3 6 Statistics1 3 D2 3 3 Studio Art: 2D Design 3 C 3 3 Studio Art: 3D Design 3 C 3 3 Studio Art: Drawing 3 C 3 3 U.S. Government & Politics3 3 B1 3 3 U.S. History3 3 B1 or C 3 6 World History: Modern 3 B2 or C 3 6 1A score of 3, 4, or 5 on this exam satisfies the Math Competency Requirement. 2 A score of 3, 4, or 5 on this exam satisfies the Reading & Written Expression Competency Requirement. 3 A score of 3, 4, or 5 on this exam satisfies the American Institutions Requirement.

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Total Semester Semester Units Units Awarded Associate Applied Toward Toward Degree Associate Degree GE Associate CLEP Exam Passing Score GE Area Requirements Degree Business Exams Financial Accounting 50 NA NA 3 Information Systems 50 D2 3 3 & Computer Applications Introductory Business Law 50 NA NA 3 Principles of Management 50 NA NA 3 Principles of Marketing 50 NA NA 3

Composition and Literature American Literature 50 C 3 3 Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 C 3 3 College Composition 50 D1 3 6 College Composition Modular 50 D1 3 3 English Literature 50 C 3 3 Humanities 50 C 3 3

Foreign Languages French Language, Level 1 50 C 3 6 French Language, Level 2 59 C 3 9 German Language, Level 1 50 C 3 6 German Language, Level 2 60 C 3 9 Spanish Language, Level 1 50 C 3 6 Spanish Language, Level 2 63 C 3 9 Level 1- equivalent to the first two semesters (or 6 semester hours) of college-level foreign course work Level 2- equivalent to the first four semesters (or 12 semester hours) of college-level foreign course work

History and Social Sciences American Government 50 B1 3 3 History of the United States I: 50 B1 3 3 Early Colonization to 1877 History of the United States II: 50 B1 3 3 1865 to present Human Growth & Development 50 B2 3 3 Introduction to Educational Psychology 50 B2 3 3 Introductory Psychology 50 B2 3 3 Introductory Sociology 50 B2 3 3 Principles of Macroeconomics 50 B2 3 3 Principles of Microeconomics 50 B2 3 3 Social Sciences & History 50 B2 3 6 Western Civilization I: 50 B2 3 3 Ancient Near East to 1648 Western Civilization I: 50 B2 3 3 1648 To Present Continued, page 43

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Total Semester Units Awarded Semester Units Toward Applied Toward Associate Passing Score GE Area GE Requirements Degree Science and Mathematics Biology 50 A 3 6 Calculus1 50 D2 3 4 Chemistry 50 A 3 6 College Algebra1 50 D2 3 3 College Mathematics1 50 D2 3 6 Precalculus1 50 D2 3 3 Natural Sciences 50 A 3 6

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) EXAMS

Total Semester Units Awarded Semester Units Toward Applied Toward Associate IB EXAM Passing Score GE Area GE Requirements Degree IB Biology HL 5 A 3 6 IB Chemistry HL 5 A 3 6 IB Economics HL 5 B2 3 6 IB Geography HL 5 B2 3 6 IB History (any region) HL 5 B2 3 6 IB Language A1 (English) HL3 4 D1 3 6 IB Language A2 (English) HL3 4 D1 3 6 IB Language A1 4 C 3 6 (any language except English) HL IB Language A2 4 C 3 6 (any language except English) HL IB Language A1 (any language) HL 4 C 3 6 IB Language A2 (any language) HL 4 C 3 6 IB Language B (any language) HL 4 C 3 6 IB Mathematics HL4 4 D2 3 6 IB Physics HL 5 A 3 6 IB Psychology HL 5 B2 3 3 IB Theatre HL 4 C 3 6

1 A score of 50 on this exam satisfies the Math Competency Requirement. 2 A score of 50 on this exam satisfies the American Institutions Requirement. 3 A score of 4 on this exam satisfies the Reading & Written Expression Competency Requirement 4 A score of 4 on this exam satisfies the Math Competency Requirement.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS: (AA-T) OR ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER (AS-T) The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, 1. UNIT REQUIREMENT: 60 CSU-transferable semester units. now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) 2. SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT: Minimum grade point average guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While for any community college student who completes an “associate a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may degree for transfer,” a newly established variation of the associate require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The information. Exceptions to residence requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science associate degree may be made by the governing board when it for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete determines that an injustice or undue hardship would be placed a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students on the student. completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission Completion of at least 12 units to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order 3. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: of credit in residence, and attendance at the college during the to earn one of these degrees, students must complete a minimum semester in which the requirements are completed. of 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students transferring to a CSU campus 4. MAJOR REQUIREMENT: Completion of a minimum of 18 that does accept the AA-T or AS-T will be required to complete no semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major as detailed in the more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless program section of the catalog (pages 45-53). All courses in the the major is a designated “high-unit” major). This degree may not major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a “P” if be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis(title 5 § 55063). CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU 5. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Certified system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to completion of the California State University General Education- complete the degree for more information on university admission and Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) (see pages 32-33 for more transfer requirements. information);OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer At the time of catalog publication, a student may earn a transfer Curriculum (IGETC for CSU) pattern (see pages 27-29 for more degree in twenty six majors. Additional majors are under information). development. For more information, please see a counselor.

LAVC’S APPROVED C-ID DESCRIPTORS C-ID LAVC Courses C-ID LAVC Courses C-ID LAVC Courses C-ID LAVC Courses C-ID LAVC Courses ACCT 110 ACCTG 001, 002 CHEM 120S CHEM 101, 102 GEOG 111 GEOG 015 MATH 240 MATH 275 POLS 140 POL SCI 007 ACCT 120 ACCTG 001, 002 COMM 110 COMM 101 GEOG 115 GEOG 017 MATH 250 MATH 270 PSY 110 PSYCH 001 AJ 110 ADM JUS 001 COMM 120 COMM 104 GEOG 120 GEOG 002 MATH 851 MATH 240 PSY 150 PSYCH 002 AJ 120 ADM JUS 002 COMM 130 COMM 121 GEOG 130 GEOG 003 MATH 955 MATH 259 PSY 200 PSYCH 074 AJ 122 ADM JUS 004 COMM 140 COMM 151 GEOG 140 GEOG 014 MUS 100 MUSIC 111 SOCI 110 SOC 001 AJ 124 ADM JUS 003 COMM 150 COMM 122 GEOL 100 GEOLOGY 001 MUS 110 MUSIC 200 SOCI 115 SOC 002 AJ 140 ADM JUS 005 COMM 160B COMM 106 GEOL 100L GEOLOGY 006 MUS 130 MUSIC 201 SOCI 120 SOC 004 AJ 200 ADM JUS 075 COMM 170 COMM 130 GEOL 110 GEOLOGY 002 MUS 135 MUSIC 211 SOCI 125 STAT 101 AJ 220 ADM JUS 008 ECE 120 CH DEV 002 GEOL 110L GEOLOGY 007 MUS 140 MUSIC 202 SOCI 130 SOC 012 ANTH 110 ANTHRO 101 ECE 130 CH DEV 007 GEOL 120L GEOLOGY 006 MUS 145 MUSIC 212 SOCI 140 SOC 031 ANTH 120 ANTHRO 102 ECE 200 CH DEV 034 HIST 130 HISTORY 011 MUS 150 MUSIC 203 SOCI 150 SOC 011 ANTH 130 ANTHRO 104 ECE 210 CH DEV 022 HIST 140 HISTORY 012 MUS 155 MUSIC 213 SOCI 160 SOC 003 ANTH 150 ANTHRO 103 ECE 220 CH DEV 010 HIST 150 HISTORY 086 MUS 160 MUSIC 181, 182, 183 SPAN 100 SPANISH 001 ARTH 100 ART 103 ECE 230 CH DEV 042 HIST 170 HISTORY 001 Or 184 SPAN 110 SPANISH 002 ARTH 120 ART 102 ECON 201 ECON 001 HIST 180 HISTORY 002 MUS 180 MUSIC 501, 531, 563, SPAN 200 SPANISH 003 ARTH 130 ART 105 ECON 202 ECON 002 JOUR 100 JOURNAL 105 721, 751 Or 771 SPAN 210 SPANISH 004 ARTS 100 ART 501 EDUC 200 EDUC 203 JOUR 110 JOURNAL 101 PHIL 100 PHILOS 001 SPAN 220 SPANISH 036 ARTS 101 ART 502 ENGL 100 ENGLISH 101 JOUR 130 JOURNAL 218-1 PHIL 120 PHILOS 020 SPAN 230 SPANISH 037 ARTS 110 ART 201 ENGL 105 ENGLISH 103 JOUR 131 JOURNAL 218-2 PHIL 130 PHILOS 012 THTR 111 THEATER 100 ARTS 200 ART 204 ENGL 120 ENGLISH 102 JOUR 150 JOURNAL 043 PHIL 140 PHILOS 014 THTR 113 THEATER 110 ARTS 210 ART 300 ENGL 130 ENGLISH 207 KIN 100 KIN MAJ100 PHIL 210 PHILOS 009 THTR 114 THEATER 114 ARTS 270 ART 213 ENGL 135 ENGLISH 208 MATH 110 MATH 227 Or STAT 101 PHYS 105 PHYSICS 006, 066 THTR 151 THEATER 270 BIOL 110B ANATOMY 001 ENGL 140 ENGLISH 203 MATH 120 MATH 215 PHYS 110 PHYSICS 007, 067 THTR 152 THEATER 272 BIOL 120B PHYSIOL 001 ENGL 145 ENGLISH 204 MATH 140 MATH 238 PHYS 205 PHYSICS 037 THTR 171 THEATER 301 BIOL 135S BIOLOGY006,007 ENGL 160 ENGLISH 205 MATH 150 MATH 245 PHYS 210 PHYSICS 038 THTR 173 THEATER 310 BUS 110 BUS 001 ENGL 165 ENGLISH 206 MATH 155 MATH 260 PHYS 215 PHYSICS 039 THTR 174 THEATER 411 BUS 125 LAW 001 ENGL 200 ENGLISH 127 MATH 211 MATH 261, 265 POLS 110 POL SCI 001 THTR 175 THEATER 450 CDEV 100 CH DEV 001 FTVE 130 BRDCSTG 047 MATH 221 MATH 262, 266 POLS 120 POL SCI 005 THTR 191 THEATER 291, 292 CDEV 110 CH DEV 011 GEOG 110 GEOG 001 MATH 230 MATH 263, 267 POLS 130 POL SCI 002 Or 293 THTR 192 THEATER 342

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AS-T IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AA-T IN ART HISTORY (Program Code 210500, State Code 33386) (Program Code 100100, State Code 32117)

The AS-T in Administration of Justice provides service students with Art History is the study of the history of how and why human beings the principles and practices of criminal justice systems in America. The make art. Students who study Art History examine the sociological, degree provides preparation for employment within a related agency cultural, and aesthetic contexts of art, and explore basic art historical and/or transfer to a CSU or college. Students completing the degree concepts and terminology appropriate to each Art History course. Art will have completed the Program Goals and will have satisfied the historical methodology is discussed, so that students understand the lower division major preparation at most CSUs in Criminal Justice, nature of the discipline, what sources scholars use to construct their Criminology, and Administration of Justice. Students will be better suited theories, how the discipline has changed over time, and reception for entry-level and advanced positions in the fields of Law Enforcement, theory. Correctional Science or Homeland Security. The criminal justice system REQUIRED COURSES: is a diversified occupational area with employment opportunities at the ART 101 Survey of Art History I 3 federal, state and county levels (FBI, Homeland Security, California ART 102 Survey of Art History II 3 Highway Patrol, police departments, sheriff’s departments, federal and ART 201 Drawing I 3 state departments of corrections, and probation and parole agencies). LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE: REQUIRED COURSES: ART 105 History of Asian Art 3 ADM JUS 001 Introduction to Administration of Justice 3 ART 109 The Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America 3 ADM JUS 002 Concepts of Criminal Law 3 LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE: LIST A: SELECT TWO COURSES ART 204* Life Drawing I 3 ADM JUS 003 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 ART 300 Introduction to Painting 3 ADM JUS 004 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System 3 ART 304 Acrylic Painting I 3 ADM JUS 005 Criminal Investigation 3 ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3 ADM JUS 008 Juvenile Procedures 3 ART 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design 3 ADM JUS 075 Introduction to Corrections 3 ART 604* Graphic Design I 3 LIST B: SELECT TWO COURSES: ART 700 Introduction to Sculpture 3 ADM JUS 006 Patrol Procedures 3 ART 701* Sculpture I 3 ADM JUS 039 Probation and Parole 3 ART 708 Introduction to Ceramics 3 ADM JUS 049 Narcotics and Vice Control 3 ART 709* Ceramics I 3 Any course from List A not already used. LIST C: SELECT ONE COURSE: ART 111 History of Contemporary Art 3 Total: 18 ART 115 History of Modern Art 3 ART 116 History of Women and Art 3 ART 125 History of Photography I 3 AA-T IN ANTHROPOLOGY (Program Code 220200, State Code 32410) Total: 18

Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind from the broadest possible perspectives - exploring human biological and cultural AS-T IN BIOLOGY differences and similarities across the world and through time. Students (Program Code 040100, State Code 35395 ) will be able to analyze the patterns underlying diverse anatomy, behaviors, beliefs, attitudes and identities using the concepts of cultural Biology is the scientific study of life. Biology examines the basic cellular relativism and evolutionary theory. Anthropology majors learn to biology, metabolism, genetics, molecular biology, and the relationship evaluate their place in an ever-changing global society. between form and function of living organisms. Biology explores the unifying principles of biology through the study of phylogeny, taxonomy, REQUIRED COURSES: organismal structure/function, evolution, and ecology. The goal of ANTHRO 101 Human Biological Evolution 3 The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree is designed ANTHRO 102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology 3 to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to ANTHRO 103 Archaeology: Reconstructing the Human Past 3 complete a baccalaureate degree in Biology or similar major. ANTHRO 104 Human Language and Communication 3 ANTHRO 111* Laboratory in Human Biological Evolution 2 REQUIRED CORE: (10 UNITS) ANTHRO 121 Anthropology of Religion, Magic and Witchcraft 3 BIOLOGY 006* General Biology I 5 BIOLOGY 007* General Biology II 5 LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE: MATH 227* Statistics 4 LIST A: (23-25 UNITS) STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences 4 CHEM 101* General Chemistry I 5 CHEM 102 * General Chemistry II 5 Total: 21 MATH 261* Calculus I 5 AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PHYSICS SEQUENCES: PHYSICS 066* Physics for Life Science Majors I 5 PHYSICS 067* Physics for Life Science Majors II 5 Or PHYSICS 006* General Physics I 4 PHYSICS 007* General Physics II 4 Or PHYSICS 037* Physics for Engineer and Scientists I 5 PHYSICS 038* Physics for Engineer and Scientists II 5

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. Total: 33-35 units

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AS-T IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AA-T IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (Program Code 050500, State Code 35427) (Program Code 150601, State Code 30699)

Business Administration is a broad field with many disciplines including, Communication Studies is the study of how human beings administration, accounting, entrepreneurship and small business, communicate. People who study Communication are interested in finance, law, international trade, management, marketing, operations, learning how the communication process works and desire to improve information systems, and real estate. This degree is designed to provide and adapt their communication for intended recipients. Courses students with the core of lower division courses required to transfer to a in the Communication degree examine the importance of effective California State University and pursue a bachelor’s degree in business communication in public, groups, cultures, interpersonal settings, and administration in the discipline(s) of their choice. Emphasis is on literature. In addition, we explore the nature of argumentation and the accounting, the business environment and functions, economics, law, ability to critically evaluate messages as both the sender and receiver. mathematics, and quantitative analysis. For a complete listing of CSUs Students completing this degree will have satisfied the lower division that accept this degree as meeting lower division major preparation, major preparation at CSUN for the Communications Studies major and please go to the Counseling Department. In addition to the 29-30 units at CSULA for the Communications major. required for the major, students must complete 37 units of general REQUIRED COURSES: education following the IGETC Plan or 39 units of general education COMM 101 Public Speaking 3 following the CSU-GE Breadth for a maximum total of 60 units with a minimum GPA of 2.0. LIST A: SELECT TWO COURSES COMM 104 Argumentation and Debate 3 Students completing the Associate in Business Administration for COMM 121 Interpersonal Communication 3 Transfer degree will have satisfied the lower division major preparation COMM 151 Small Group Communication 3 at most CSUs in Business Administration. LIST B: SELECT TWO COURSES REQUIRED CORE: COMM 122 Intercultural Communication 3 ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 COMM 130 Introduction to Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 ACCTG 002* Introductory Accounting II 5 Any course not used in List A ECON 001* Principles of Economics I 3 LIST C: SELECT ONE COURSE ECON 002* Principles of Economics II 3 COMM 102 Oral Communication II 3 LAW 001 Business Law I 3 COMM 105* Critical Thinking 3 LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE (4-5 UNITS) FROM THE FOLLOWING: COMM 106 Forensics (limited to 3 units) 2 MATH 238* Calculus for Business and Social Science I 5 ENGLISH 103* Composition and Critical Thinking 3 MATH 227* Statistics 4 Any course not used in List A or List B LIST B: SELECT TWO COURSES (6-7 UNITS) FROM THE FOLLOWING: CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3 Total: 18 Or CIS 104 Microcomputer Application Software 4 Or CIS 101 Introduction to Computers and their Uses 3 BUS 001 Introduction to Business 3 Any course not used in List A Total: 29-31

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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AS-T IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AA-T IN ECONOMICS (Program Code 130509, State Code 32741) (Program Code 220400, State Code 35526)

Students completing the Associate in AS-T in Early Childhood Economics is a social science concerned with how individuals, Education for Transfer degree will have satisfied the lower division institutions and society make optimal choices under conditions of major preparation at most CSUs in Child Development, Early Childhood scarcity. Scarcity restricts options and demands choices. Because we Education, Human Development, or related major with a junior status. “can’t have it all,” we must decide what we will have and what we must The AS-T in Early Childhood Education provides the students with the forgo. Since rational economic decisions have to be made at every knowledge and experiences necessary to work as a teacher in a variety level, economics applies to individuals, groups, families, markets, and of early childhood settings. Students will be able to develop, implement the entire economy. It teaches one to analyze given situations critically and evaluate developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum making use of available data under the conditions of uncertainty. The (0 to 8 years old) in an early childhood classroom. Students will be able Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer is designed to prepare to apply effective guidance strategies and teaching skills in the early students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a childhood classroom (0 to 8 years old) that fosters young children’s baccalaureate degree in Economics or similar major. emotional, cognitive and physical development. Students will identify REQUIRED COURSES: and apply professional behaviors and ethical standards when working ECON 001* Principles of Economics I 3 with children, families, staff, colleagues and communities. Students ECON 002* Principles of Economics II 3 will analyze strategies that promote and support collaboration between MATH 227* Statistics 4 programs, families and communities. AND REQUIRED COURSES: MATH 238* Calculus for Business and Social Science I 5 CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 OR CH DEV 002 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices 3 MATH 261* Calculus I 5 CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 3 LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSES CH DEV 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 ACCTG 002* Introductory Accounting II 5 CH DEV 022* Practicum in Child Development I 4 BUS 032 Business Communications 3 CH DEV 034* Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior 3 CAOT 032 Business Communications 3 CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 MATH 262* Calculus II 5 LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE Total: 25 ECON 010 Economic History of the United States 3 ECON 030 Comparative Economic Systems 3 ECON 040 History of Economic Thought 3 ECON 050 Principles of Financial Economics 3 ECON 060 Economics and the Environment 3

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. Total: 21 - 23

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AA-T IN ELEMENTARY TEACHER AA-T IN ENGLISH EDUCATION (Program Code 150100, State Code 32368) (Program Code 490120, State Code 33593) The study of English Language and Literature is excellent preparation for continuing study in any discipline, but especially the Arts and This degree is designed to provide a broad introduction to the Humanities, Law and Politics, History, and the Social Sciences. Lower humanities, social and natural sciences, and arts for students interested level English courses offer students the opportunity of enrich their life in a liberal arts education or becoming elementary school teachers. with excellent language, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will examine the human condition from a variety of academic Advanced English courses offer students a broad view of World perspectives and use this interdisciplinary approach to understand Culture’s rich history of ideas, social customs, and aesthetics. historical and contemporary issues. Critical thinking, speaking, and REQUIRED COURSES: writing skills are emphasized. Many of the required courses overlap with ENGLISH 102* College Reading and Composition II 3 those in the CSU GE Plan or IGETC Plan and additional requirements ENGLISH 103* Composition and Critical Thinking 3 for the Elementary Teacher Education major vary at each CSU campus. It is highly recommended that students consult with a counselor to LIST A: SELECT TWO COURSES: discuss their options and choices. ENGLISH 203* World Literature I 3 ENGLISH 204* World Literature II 3 Students completing the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher ENGLISH 205* English Literature I 3 Education for Transfer degree will have satisfied the lower division ENGLISH 206* English Literature II 3 major preparation at most CSUs in Liberal Studies or Integrated ENGLISH 207* American Literature I 3 Teacher Education. Due to considerable overlap between the major ENGLISH 208* American Literature II 3 requirements and general education requirements of the CSU GE LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE: Plan or IGETC Plan, students will complete 52 units required for this ENGLISH 127 Creative Writing 3 Associate Degree for Transfer, any remaining requirements needed Or any course from List A not already used. to satisfy the 37- 39 units of general education of the CSU GE Plan or LIST C: SELECT ONE COURSE: IGETC Plan, and 2-3 units of CSU or UC transferable electives for a ENGLISH 124 Short Story Writing I 3 total of 60 units with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must earn a C or ENGLISH 253 Opera as Literature 3 better in all courses required for the major. Or any course from list A or B not already used. REQUIRED CORE: (42 UNITS) BIOLOGY 003 Introduction to Biology 4 Total: 18 CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 COMM 101 Public Speaking 3 EDUC 203 Education in American Society 3 AS-T IN FILM, TELEVISION, AND ENGLISH 101* College Reading and Composition I 3 ENGLISH 102* College Reading and Composition II 3 ELECTRONIC MEDIA GEOG 002 Cultural Elements of Geography 3 (Program Code 060420, State Code 33629) GEOLOGY 001 Physical Geology 3 GEOLOGY 006* Physical Geology Laboratory 1 The successful completion of the Film, Television, and Electronic HISTORY 011 Political and Social History Media degree will give students the training and education needed of the United States to 1877 3 for employment in the entertainment industry as well as transfer to a HISTORY 086 Introduction to World Civilization I 3 university. Depending on the track taken, students will learn theories, MATH 215* Principles of Mathematics 3 methods, and concepts for various paths in the entertainment field PHYS SC 001 Physical Science I 3 from film and television to broadcast and internet radio. Students will PHYS SC 014* Physical Science Laboratory 1 participate in hands-on work utilizing professional, state-of-the-art, on- POL SCI 001 The Government of the United States 3 campus laboratories. Additional degrees are available. Please see the LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE (3) Broadcasting, Cinema, and Media Arts sections of the catalog for more COMM 105* Critical Thinking 3 information. ENGLISH 103* Composition and Critical Thinking 3 REQUIRED CORE: SELECT TWO COURSES TOTAL. EACH COURSE MUST BE LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE (3) FROM A DIFFERENT PAIR BELOW: ART 101 Survey of Art History I 3 ART 102 Survey of Art History II 3 CORE PAIR 1: ART 103 Art Appreciation I 3 BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of TV and Radio Broadcasting 3 MUSIC 111 Music Appreciation I 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater 3 LIST C: SELECT ONE COURSE (3) CORE PAIR 2: AFRO AM 020 African-American Literature I 3 BRDCSTG 026 TV-Film Aesthetics 3 CHICANO 042 Contemporary Mexican Literature 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 ENGLISH 105 Introduction to Language and Linguistics 3 LING 001 Introduction to Language and Linguistics 3 CORE PAIR 3: PHILOS 020 Ethics 3 BRDCSTG 025 Radio/TV/Film Writing 3 SPANISH 012 Survey of Mexican Literature 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 Total: 51

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# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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LIST A: COMPLETE ONE COURSE FROM EACH AREA AA-T IN GEOGRAPHY LIST A, AREA 1: SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: (Program Code 220600, State Code 32850) BRDCSTG 010 Radio Programming and Production 3 BRDCSTG 011 Digital Audio Editing and Production 3 Geography is a spatial science that deals with the impacts of CINEMA 110* Motion Picture Sound 3 humans on the natural environment and the location and patterns MEDIART 110* Digital Film Sound 3 of physical features and processes, climate and biogeographical LIST A, AREA 2: SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: regions, geomorphology, human settlements, land use and resources. BRDCSTG 046 Fundamentals of Television Production 4 Geography explores the distribution of natural and human phenomena BRDCSTG 047 Single Camera Production 4 including economics, political regions, cultural landscapes, urbanization CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production 3 and other global processes. Majors in Geography acquire a MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film Production 3 global, spatial perspective that provides a foundation for a deeper LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE understanding of the development of human society and the planet we or any course not already used above call home. CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 125* Film Production Workshop 3 Students completing the Associate in Geography for Transfer degree will have satisfied the lower division major preparation at most CSUs in LIST C: SELECT ONE COURSE Geography. or any course not already used above BRDCSTG 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and Television 3 REQUIRED COURSES: BRDCSTG 005 Radio and Television Acting 3 GEOG 002 Cultural Elements of Geography 3 BRDCSTG 006 Digital & Social Media Broadcast Communication 3 GEOG 001 Physical Geography 3 BRDCSTG 017 Introduction to Voice-Over 3 { GEOG 015* Physical Geography Laboratory 2 BRDCSTG 021 Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions OR for Broadcasting 3 GEOG 017 Physical Geography and Laboratory 5 BRDCSTG 023 News, Sports, and Live Remote Broadcasting LIST A: SELECT TWO COURSES: for Radio and Television 3 GEOG 003 Introduction to Weather and Climate 3 BRDCSTG 024 Podcasting Production for Radio & The Internet 3 GEOG 014 Geography of California 3 BRDCSTG 028 Television Announcing I 3 LIST B: SELECT TWO COURSES: BRDCSTG 032 Television History and Culture 3 GEOG 009 People and the Earth’s Ecosystem 3 BRDCSTG 049 Digital Documentary Broadcasting Production 4 GEOG 030 Managing Natural Resources 3 BRDCSTG 051 Digital Non-fiction / Reality Production GEOG 045 Food and Culture 3 for Broadcasting 4 GEOLOGY 001 Physical Geology 3 BRDCSTG 083* Field Work III - Broadcasting 3 CINEMA 102 Film Genres 3 CINEMA 103 Diversity in Cinema 3 Total: 20 CINEMA 104 History of Documentary Film 3 CINEMA 106 The Art of Animation and Effects 3 CINEMA 111 Developing Content for Movies and TV 3 AS-T IN GEOLOGY CINEMA 113 History of Animation 3 (Program Code: 191400, State Code: 36004) CINEMA 114 Master Filmmakers 3 CINEMA 115* Cinematography 3 Students receive an introduction to the geological history of Earth and CINEMA 120* Film Editing 3 its inhabitants, with emphasis on the evolution of life and landforms of CINEMA 150* Cinema Internship 3 North America. Topics include how Earth processes produce and alter MEDIART 103* Digital Imaging and Motion Graphics landforms; climate, and energy and water resources on which humans for Film and Television 3 depend; significant tectonic events such as mountain building episodes; MEDIART 104 Photoshop for Motion Pictures and the evolutionary history of life on Earth, including plants, fish, and Television 3 dinosaurs, mammals, and humans. Multimedia presentations are used MEDIART 105* Visual Effects and Color Grading 3 throughout the course. Field trips will be taken. MEDIART 113 Low Budget Producing 3 MEDIART 115* Digital Cinematography 3 In addition to the 30 units required for the major, students must MEDIART 118* Directing 3 complete 37 units of general education following the IGETC for CSU MEDIART 120* Digital Film Editing 3 Plan for a maximum total of 60 units. Students completing the Associate MEDIART 129 Mythology, Spirituality in AS-T in Geology for Transfer degree will have satisfied the lower and the Art of Story 3 division major preparation at most CSUs in Geology and be prepared MEDIART 130* Advanced Screenwriting 3 for a seamless transfer to a CSU. MEDIART 131* Advanced Episodic Writing 3 REQUIRED COURSES: GEOLOGY 001 Physical Geology 3 Total: 18-21 GEOLOGY 006* Physical Geology Laboratory 1 GEOLOGY 002 Earth History 3 GEOLOGY 007* Earth History Laboratory 1 CHEM 101* General Chemistry I 5 CHEM 102* General Chemistry II 5 MATH 261* Calculus I 5 MATH 262* Calculus II 5

Total: 28

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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AA-T IN HISTORY AA-T IN KINESIOLOGY (Program Code 220500, State Code 32849) (Program Code: 127000, State Code: 32854)

Students completing an A.A. degree in History will gain skills that will Kinesiology is the study of the art and science of human movement allow them to analyze the impact of historical events on contemporary throughout our lifespan. Students will be introduced to the evidence- society, compare and contrast the significance and impact of historical based research supporting the wellness effects of exercise in our events, and critically analyze the process of historiography (the writing communities, schools, work place and clinical settings. Kinesiology of history). The Associate Degree program is designed for students who provides areas of study in teaching (pedagogy), coaching, group wish to transfer to a baccalaureate program in History at a four-year fitness, personal training, health/fitness promotion, exercise physiology, institution. biomechanics, motor learning and development, athletic training, sports management, dance, adapted physical education, sports psychology, Students completing the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree sports nutrition, exercise equipment design/testing, wellness coaching, will have satisfied the lower division major preparation at most CSUs in cardiac rehabilitation, gerokinesiology, as well as pre-professional History. training for physical therapy, medicine and research. REQUIRED COURSES: HISTORY 011 Political and Social History Students completing the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer of the United States to 1877 3 degree will have satisfied the lower division major preparation at most HISTORY 012 Political and Social History CSUs in Kinesiology. of the United States from 1865 3 REQUIRED COURSES: LIST A: KIN MAJ 100 Introduction to Kinesiology 3 HISTORY 001 Introduction to Western Civilization I 3 ANATOMY 001* Introduction to Human Anatomy 4 HISTORY 002 Introduction to Western Civilization II 3 PHYSIOL 001* Introduction to Human Physiology 4 LIST B: COMPLETE ONE COURSE FROM EACH AREA MOVEMENT-BASED COURSES: SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THREE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY AREAS FOR A TOTAL OF 3 UNITS: AREA 1: SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Aquatics: HISTORY 007 The World’s Great Religions 3 KIN 301-1 Swimming Skills I 1 HISTORY 086 Introduction to World Civilization I 3 KIN 303-1 Aqua Aerobics I 1 AREA 2: SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Combatives: HISTORY 005 History of the Americas I 3 KIN 217-1 Self Defense Skills I 1 HISTORY 006 History of the Americas II 3 KIN 315-1 Judo I 1 HISTORY 020 History of California and the Pacific Coast 3 Dance: Total: 18 DNCESPC 171 Hip-Hop Dance Techniques I 1 DANCETQ 111 Ballet Techniques I 1 DANCETQ 121 Jazz Dance Techniques I 1 DANCETQ 141 Modern Dance Techniques I 1 AA-T IN JOURNALISM Fitness: (Program Code 060200, State Code 33572) KIN 251 Yoga Skills 1 KIN 350-1 Weight Training I 1 The mission of the Journalism Program is to instill an appreciation of DANCETQ 221 Yoga Skills I 1 the mass media, including free speech/free press provisions of the First Amendment, both as consumers and as potential practitioners. Individual Sports: Students will demonstrate a wide breadth and depth of understanding KIN 364-1 Archery I 1 of mass media theories, methods and concepts. This mission includes KIN 371-1 Tennis I 1 training students as future practitioners, using hands-on laboratories, Team Sports: producing various stories for publication and conducting interviews. KIN 287-1 Basketball Skills I 1 We also promote an understanding of ethical and legal implications KIN 387-1 Basketball I 1 of media and the importance of cultural and intellectual diversity, KIN 389-1 Soccer I 1 civic engagement and social responsibility in preparing students for KIN 391-1 Volleyball I 1 careers in journalism. The goals and objectives of the Valley College LIST A: SELECT TWO COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: Journalism Program include the preparation of majors for an Associate MATH 227* Statistics 4 in Arts Degree in Journalism for Transfer. Students completing the OR Associate in AA-T in Journalism for Transfer degree will have satisfied STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences 4 the lower division major preparation at most CSUs in Journalism, Mass BIOLOGY 003 Introduction to Biology 4 Communications, Public Relations and Advertising. CHEM 051* Fundamentals of Chemistry I 5 REQUIRED CORE: (9) PHYSICS 006* General Physics I 4 JOURNAL 105 Mass Communications 3 KIN MAJ 101 First Aid & CPR 3 JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing the News 3 JOURNAL 218-1* Practical Editing I 3 Total: 21-23 LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE (3) JOURNAL 43 Public Relations Techniques 3 JOURNAL 218-2* Practical Editing II 3 LIST B: (6) PHOTO 101 Beginning Digital Photography 3 JOURNAL 202* Advanced Newswriting 3

Total: 18 # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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COMPLETE FOUR SEMESTERS OF A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING: (4-5 AS-T IN MATHEMATICS UNITS) (Program Code 170100, State Code 31036) (Note: Music 563 may be taken a maximum of 2 times to meet these requirements.) This degree is designed for students who wish to transfer to a California MUSIC 501** College Choir 1 State University to complete a bachelor's degree in mathematics. For MUSIC 531** Philharmonic Choir 1 a complete listing of CSUs that accept this degree as meeting lower MUSIC 563** Chamber Singers 1.5 division major preparation, please go to the Counseling Department. In MUSIC 721** Orchestra 1 addition to the 23 units required for the major, students must complete MUSIC 751** Wind Ensemble 1 37-39 units of general education following either the CSU GE Plan or MUSIC 771** Guitar Ensemble 1 IGETC Plan, and CSU transferable electives for a maximum total of 60 **A successful audition the first day of class is required for continued units with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students planning to transfer to CSU enrollment. Northridge are advised to take Physics 37. REQUIRED COURSES: Total: 22-23 MATH 261* Calculus I 5 MATH 262* Calculus II 5 MATH 263* Calculus III 5 AA-T IN PHILOSOPHY LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE: (Program Code 150900, State Code 32379) MATH 270* Linear Algebra 3 MATH 275* Ordinary Differential Equations 3 Philosophy is the critical investigation of the basic concepts that shape our lives. Students will be able to inquire into the basic nature of LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE: concepts like truth, justice, rightness, knowledge, beauty, and reality. PHYSICS 037* Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 5 In addition, philosophy students will apply their understanding of these CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science 5 basic concepts to the important decisions made by both individuals and societies. Because philosophy aims at clarity at the level of language Note: Students planning to transfer to CSU Northridge are advised to take and thought it is applicable not only to the natural and social sciences, PHYSICS 037. but also to the moral, practical and evaluative decisions we make on a daily basis. Total: 23 REQUIRED COURSES: PHILOS 009 Symbolic Logic I 3 PHILOS 001 Introduction to Philosophy 3 OR PHILOS 020 Ethics 3 LIST A: SELECT THREE COURSES: PHILOS 006 Logic in Practice 3 PHILOS 012 History of Greek Philosophy 3 PHILOS 014 History of Modern European Philosophy 3 PHILOS 030 Asian Philosophy 3 AA-T IN MUSIC Any course not used from required courses. (Program Code 100400, State Code 33615) LIST B: PHILOS 035# Judaism, Christianity and Islam 3 Through focused study, students will develop their performance skills, Any course not used in List A. as well as compose and critically analyze music, with particular regard given to the stylistic nuances of tonal theory through 20th-century Total: 18 trends. Acquisition of computer notational skills assists students in generating scores and parts for required compositions. Students develop essential ear training skills through the dictation of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic passages. A repertoire of exercises for improving technique will prepare students for leadership roles in chamber and large ensembles. A minimum level (beginning intermediate) of keyboard proficiency skills is required of all majors before matriculation. In addition, to the 22-23 units required for the major, students must complete 37 units of general education following the IGETC Plan for a maximum total of 60 units.

Students completing the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree will have satisfied the lower division major preparation at most CSUs in Music. REQUIRED CORE: MUSIC 181** Applied Music I 0.5 MUSIC 182* Applied Music II 0.5 MUSIC 183* Applied Music III 0.5 MUSIC 184* Applied Music IV 0.5 MUSIC 200 Introduction to Music Theory 4 MUSIC 201* Harmony I 3 MUSIC 202* Harmony II 3 MUSIC 203* Harmony III 3 MUSIC 211* Musicianship I 1 MUSIC 212* Musicianship II 1 MUSIC 213* Musicianship III 1 # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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AS-T IN PHYSICS AA-T IN PSYCHOLOGY (Program Code 190201, State Code 32740) (Program Code 200100, State Code 33566)

Students will learn about the major topics in classical physics— Students completing an Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and wave Degree have the basis for further undergraduate education in theory. They will also be introduced to topics in modern physics-- Psychology. The study of Psychology provides a foundation for quantum theory, atomic structure and relativity theory. The calculus preparation in such diverse fields as social services, law, education, will be used to solve problems in these areas. This degree is designed healthcare, government, and business. Upon completion of the for students who wish to transfer to a California State University to Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree, students will be complete a bachelor’s degree in physics. For a complete listing of CSUs able to evaluate behaviors and mental processes using psychological that accept this degree as meeting lower division major preparation, concepts and theories, distinguish various biological systems that are please go to the Counseling Department. In addition to the 30 units fundamental to behavior and experience, apply the logic of hypothesis required for the major, students must complete 37 units of general testing in science to everyday life. Statistics for the social sciences (Stat education following the IGETC for CSU Plan for a maximum total of 60 101) is encouraged and strongly recommended. units. REQUIRED COURSES: REQUIRED COURSES: PSYCH 001 General Psychology I 3 PHYSICS 037* Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 5 PSYCH 074* Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences 3 PHYSICS 038* Physics for Engineers and Scientists II 5 MATH 227* Statistics 4 PHYSICS 039* Physics for Engineers and Scientists III 5 OR MATH 261* Calculus I 5 STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences 4 MATH 262* Calculus II 5 LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE: MATH 263* Calculus III 5 PSYCH 002* Biological Psychology 3 LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE: PSYCH 011* Child Psychology 3 Total: 30 PSYCH 013* Social Psychology 3 PSYCH 041* Lifespan Psychology: From Infancy to Old Age 3 LIST C: SELECT ONE COURSE: PSYCH 003 Personality and Social Development 3 PSYCH 012* Adolescent Psychology 3 PSYCH 014* Abnormal Psychology 3 PSYCH 017* The Exceptional Child 3 PSYCH 032 Psychology of Women 3 AA-T IN POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCH 052 Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality 3 (Program Code: 220700, State Code: 32851) PSYCH 060 Stress Management 3 Any course not used in List B Political Science is the academic study of the state, government, and politics. The discipline deals with the theory and practice of politics, Total: 19 political systems, and political behavior. The Political Science AA-T helps prepared students for careers in fields such as law, education, journalism, and governmental service. AA-T IN SOCIOLOGY (Program Code 220802, State Code 30799) Students completing the Associate in Associate in Arts for Transfer in Political Science degree will have satisfied the lower division major This degree is designed for students who wish to transfer to a California preparation at most CSUs in Political Science. State University to complete a bachelor’s degree in sociology. For a REQUIRED COURSES: complete listing of CSUs that accept this degree as meeting lower POL SCI 001 The Government of the United States 3 division major preparation, please go to the Counseling Department. POL SCI 002 Modern World Governments 3 REQUIRED COURSES: POL SCI 005 The History of Western Political Thought 3 SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology 3 POL SCI 007 Contemporary World Affairs 3 SOC 004* Sociological Analysis 3 STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences 4 SELECT ONE COURSE: LAW 003 Civil Rights and the Law 3 MATH 227* Statistics 4 STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences 4 Total: 19 LIST A: SELECT TWO COURSES: SOC 002 American Social Problems 3 SOC 003 Crime and Delinquency 3 SOC 011 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOC 012 Marriage and Family Life 3 SOC 031 Sociology of Gender 3 LIST B: SELECT ONE COURSE: PSYCH 013* Social Psychology 3 SOC 021 Human Sexuality 3 SOC 025 Drugs and Culture 3 Any course not used in List A. Total: 19

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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AA-T IN SPANISH AA-T IN STUDIO ARTS (Program Code: 110500, State Code: 32853) (Program Code 100200, State Code 32212)

This degree provides a solid foundation in the study of the Spanish Studio Art is the study of the creative production of visual images and language and literature for those wishing to continue their education forms that capture diverse human perspectives on culture through in Spanish. Students will be able to demonstrate effective skills in the a variety of media. The program encourages students to engage in four major areas of language study (reading, writing, speaking, listening the wide possibilities of visual communication while engaging them comprehension), and demonstrate knowledge of the global society, and in creating and building ideas in art for Studio classes encourage the role of Spanish-speaking nations, and of the Spanish language and the development of cultural awareness, creative thinking and human Hispanic cultures in the contemporary world. expression. This degree provides students with a broad skill set that includes critical thinking and problem solving applicable to articulation to Students completing the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer higher education and various professional skills. degree will have satisfied the lower division major preparation at most REQUIRED COURSES: CSUs in Spanish. ART 102 Survey of Art History II 3 REQUIRED COURSES: ART 201 Drawing I 3 SPANISH 001 Elementary Spanish I 5 ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3 SPANISH 002* Elementary Spanish II 5 ART 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design 3 SPANISH 003* Intermediate Spanish I 5 LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE: OR ART 101 Survey of Art History I 3 SPANISH 036* Spanish for Spanish Speakers II 5 ART 105 History of Asian Art 3 SPANISH 004* Intermediate Spanish II 5 ART 109 The Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas 3 OR SPANISH 037* Composition and Conversation for Spanish Speakers 5 LIST B: SELECT THREE COURSES: The prerequisite for Spanish 36 is not Spanish 2 but Spanish 35, which is ART 202* Drawing II 3 one of the substitution courses. ART 204* Life Drawing I 3 ART 205* Life Drawing II 3 LIST A: SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: ART 213* Color Theory 3 SPANISH 005* Advanced Spanish Through Latin American Literature 5 ART 300 Introduction to Painting 3 SPANISH 006* Advanced Spanish Through Spanish Literature 5 ART 304 Acrylic Painting I 3 SPANISH 009 Civilization of Spain 3 ART 400 Introduction to Printmaking 3 SPANISH 016# Mexican Civilization 3 ART 700 Introduction to Sculpture 3 ART 701* Sculpture I 3 COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS: SOME STUDENTS MAY NEED COURSES ART 702* Sculpture II 3 TO SUBSTITUTE FOR UNITS THEY PLACED OUT OF FROM THE RE- ART 708 Introduction to Ceramics 3 QUIRED COURSES. SELECT COURSES FROM LIST A NOT ALREADY ART 709* Ceramics I 3 TAKEN OR FROM THE FOLLOWING TO ATTAIN A MINIMUM OF 18 UNITS TOTAL: Total: 24 HISTORY 005 History of the Americas I 3 HISTORY 006 History of the Americas II 3 LING 001# Introduction to Language and Linguistics 3 AA-T IN THEATRE ARTS SPANISH 012# Survey of Mexican Literature 3 (Program Code: 100700, State Code: 32852) SPANISH 035* Spanish for Spanish Speakers I 5 The study of Theater Arts has as its core the presentation of live Total: 18-25 performances. Student actors, writers, designers, directors, and technicians apply skills of critical thinking and creative interpretation to a wide range of dramatic literature and to the cultures and periods that produce that literature; they undertake the nuanced research necessary to construct a contextual frame for dramatic literature; and they exercise the imaginative reach to make those fictional worlds come to life.

Students completing the Associate in AA-T in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree will have satisfied the lower division major preparation at most CSUs in Theater, Theatre Arts, and Drama. REQUIRED COURSES: THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3 THEATER 291** Rehearsals & Performances I 1 THEATER 292** Rehearsals & Performances II 2 SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES: THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater 3 THEATER 110 History of World Theater 3 LIST A: COMPLETE 9-11 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 272* Intermediate Applied Acting 3 THEATER 301 Stagecraft 3 THEATER 310 Introduction to Theatrical Lighting 3 THEATER 342 Technical Theater Production 2 THEATER 411 Costuming for the Theater 3 THEATER 450 Beginning Stage Makeup 3 ** Audition and/or interview required. # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. Total: 18-20

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Students who successfully complete a sequence of college Skills Certificates will not appear on the student’s transcript. Los courses leading toward specific areas of employment will be Angeles Valley College (LAVC) provides disclosure information issued either a Certificate of Achievement or Skills Certificate. for each of its state-approved CTE certificates (16 or more These certificates are designed for those students who have units). Current and prospective students will find information a limited time to pursue their formal education and who wish about the careers that each certificate provides training for, the to specialize in a particular area that is employment oriented. costs associated with the program, median debt accumulated by Petitions for certificates are available in the Office of Academic students completing the program, number of program completers Affairs (ACA 2401). and time to completion. For information by specific program see: https://lavc.edu/research/gainfulemploymentdata.aspx Certificate courses are not listed in sequence to be taken. Not all courses of each certificate are taught every semester. Many ASSOCIATE DEGREE WITH A CERTIFICATE courses have prerequisites which are indicated by the symbol *. Students are therefore advised to consult the department Students desiring an Associate Degree (AA/AS) must complete chair or a counselor in order to plan their sequence of courses a major and the appropriate general education graduation appropriately. requirements. Consult with a counselor regarding these requirements. Residency requirement: One fifth of the units required for a certificate must be taken at Los Angeles Valley College. The CSU Many, but not all, of the courses listed in these programs carry GE Breadth Certificate of Achievement and IGETC Certificate of transfer credit to four-year colleges so the student who decides at Achievement are exempt from this requirement. a later date to pursue work beyond two years may do so without a great loss of time. However, those students who plan to transfer All courses applied to a certificate program must be completed to a four-year college should see a counselor or instructor- with a grade of C or better. Students who interrupt their advisor from the appropriate department. Descriptions of the attendance become subject to any new requirements which are in courses listed in each program can be found in the COURSE effect at the time they re-enroll. DESCRIPTION section of this catalog on pages 101-188.

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Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 55 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ART

For the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for For the Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree see Transfer Degree see page 45. page 53. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: ART: GRAPHIC DESIGN (AA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ADMINISTRATION (Program Code 101300, State Code 08553) OF JUSTICE The Art: Graphic Design degree is structured to prepare students for (Program Code 210500, State Code 21900) positions in the industry. Specially structured courses in applied design and computer skills development, will ultimately lead to job candidacy Students obtaining an Administration of Justice Certificate will be better for positions as Art Director, Graphic Designer, Pre-Press Production, qualify for entry-level positions in the fields of Law, Law Enforcement, Illustrator and Digital Designer. Portfolios are a requirement for both Correctional Science or Homeland Security on the local, county, state art school and university acceptance, and many of the graphic design and federal levels of service. Positions obtained include: Police Officer, discipline’s courses provide projects perfect for inclusion in those Deputy Sheriff, Highway Patrol Officer, FBI Agent, Probation / Parole portfolios. Most courses transfer to a UC or CSU which may satisfy Agent and Security Officer. lower division transfer requirements. Estimated time to complete: 1 year. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: ART 201 Drawing I 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3 ADM JUS 001 Introduction to Administration of Justice 3 ART 600 Typography I 3 ADM JUS 002 Concepts of Criminal Law 3 ART 604* Graphic Design I 3 ADM JUS 003 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 ART 605* Graphic Design II 3 ADM JUS 004 Principles and Procedures of the Justice System 3 ART 618 Advertising Photo/Graphics I 4 ADM JUS 005 Criminal Investigation 3 ART 620 Illustration I 3 ADM JUS 911 Cooperative Education ART 626 Art Production Methods I 3 - Administration of Justice 1 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Total: 16 ART 101 Survey of Art History I (3) ART 102 Survey of Art History II (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: ART 125 History of Photography I (3) ART 202* Drawing II (3) ART 204* Life Drawing I (3) ART 205* Life Drawing II (3) ANTHROPOLOGY ART 300 Introduction to Painting (3) ART 502 Beginning Three- Dimensional Design (3) For the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree see ART 606* Graphic Design III (3) page 45. ART 619 Advertising Photo/Graphics II (4) ART 621* Illustration II (3)

Total: 34-35

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ART: STUDIO (AA) ART: THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (AA) (Program Code 100210, State Code 08543) (Program Code 100220, State Code 08544)

The AA in Art: Studio is designed to provide art students greater The Art: Three-Dimensional Design degree is structured to prepare breadth and depth than the AA-T in Studio Arts. It is designed to provide students for positions in various 3D design- related industries students instruction to refine their craft in art production, especially (product design, maquette modeling, etc.). The program provides a to produce a competitive portfolio for submission for acceptance into comprehensive foundation in Arts Education in general and the 3-D an art program at a UC or a dedicated art school. An art education at Studio program in particular. Students engage in material studies and Los Angeles Valley College provides pathways into graphic design, concept development that provide an understanding of the man- illustration, two-dimensional design, painting, three-dimensional design made physical world at large and broaden their skills, awareness and and sculpture, art gallery exhibition, and art history. An art education interest in disciplines such as Sculpture, Architecture, Industrial Design, develops skills that can be applied in various creative areas, such as Landscape Design, Product Design, Set Design and Special Effects graphic design, illustration, motion picture, television, theater, fashion, found in the Film Industry. All courses transfer to a UC or CSU which fabrication, stage set design and of course fine art production.Art 521 may satisfy lower division transfer requirements. and Art 531 are recommended, but they are not transferable to the UCs COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: as part of the Studio Art major. Students applying for transfer to UC may ART 101 Survey of Art History I 3 benefit from taking up to 3 additional Art History courses in List B. ART 102 Survey of Art History II 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: ART 201 Drawing I 3 ART 201 Drawing I 3 ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3 ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3 ART 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design 3 ART 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design 3 ART 700 Introduction to Sculpture 3 ART 102 Survey of Art History II 3 ART 701* Sculpture I 3 LIST A: SELECT 4 COURSES: ART 708 Introduction to Ceramics 3 ART 250 Introduction to Digital Art 3 COMPLETE 12 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: ART 300 Introduction to Painting 3 ART 185 Directed Study – Art (1) ART 618 Advertising Photo/Graphics I 4 ART 213* Color Theory (3) PHOTO 101 Beginning Digital Photography 3 ART 285 Directed Study – Art (2) ART 700 Introduction to Sculpture 3 ART 385 Directed Study – Art (3) ART 708 Introduction to Ceramics 3 ART 521 Art Gallery Techniques (3) LIST B: SELECT 4 COURSES: ART 531* Art Gallery Techniques II (3) ART 702* Sculpture II (3) ART 093 Introduction to Modern and Contemporary ART 709* Ceramics I (3) Asian Art (3) ART 710* Ceramics II (3) ART 111 History of Contemporary Art (3) ART 711* Ceramics III (3) ART 115 Modern Art (3) ART 202* Drawing II (3) Total: 36 ART 203* Drawing III (3) ART 204* Life Drawing I (3) ART 205* Life Drawing II (3) CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: ART 206* Life Drawing III (3) ART 207* Life Drawing IV (3) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN GRAPHIC DESIGN ART 213* Color Theory (3) (Program Code 103000, State Code 08554) ART 301 Watercolor Painting I (3) ART 302* Watercolor Painting II (3) The Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design is structured to ART 303* Watercolor Painting III (3) prepare students for positions in the industry. Specially structured ART 304 Acrylic Painting I (3) courses in applied design and computer skills development will ART 305* Acrylic Painting II (3) ultimately lead to positions such as: Art director; Illustrator; and ART 306 Acrylic Painting III (3) Production Artist. ART 307 Oil Painting I (3) ART 308* Oil Painting II (3) Estimated time to complete: 2 years. ART 309* Oil Painting III (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 9 REQUIRED COURSES: ART 400 Introduction to Printmaking (3) ART 201 Drawing I 3 ART 600 Typography I (3) ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3 ART 604 Graphic Design I (3) ART 600 Typography I 3 ART 701 Sculpture I (3) ART 604* Graphic Design I 3 ART 702 Sculpture II (3) ART 605* Graphic Design II 3 ART 709 Ceramics I (3) ART 606* Graphic Design III 3 ART 710 Ceramics II (3) ART 618 Advertising Photo/Graphics I 4 ART 711 Ceramics III (3) ART 619 Advertising Photo/Graphics II 4 Or any course not used in List A ART 626 Art Production Methods I 3

Total: 36 Total: 29

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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For the Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer Degree see For the Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic page 45. Media for Transfer Degree see page 48.

The Broadcasting degree and certificate programs will enable students ART HISTORY (AA) to gain valuable skills and creative techniques in the highly competitive (Program Code 100200, State Code 02961) and challenging world of Radio, Television, and Voice Over for over the air signals, cable, satellite and internet stations. The course offerings Art history is the academic study of the history of painting, sculpture, are designed to provide a general overview of the broadcasting architecture, and other visual arts in their cultural and stylistic context. industries and their inter-relationships, while also concentrating on This AA is designed for students either interested in transferring to a specific job skills. UC or transitioning into entry level careers in art history and related industries. For students who want to transfer to UC Berkeley or UC The estimated time to complete the certificates is: 2 years. Merced specifically, completion of Art 201 is strongly recommended. For students who want to teach at the elementary education level, Art 103 is strongly recommended. For students who want to pursue an entry level BROADCASTING (AA) career track, Art 521, Art 531, and Art 112 are recommended, but they (Program Code 060400, State Code 08549) are not transferable to UCs as part of the Art History major. Students COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: should consult with a faculty advisor and/or counselor in selecting BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting 3 electives to best meet their transfer or career goals. BRDCSTG 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and Television 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES: BRDCSTG 010 Radio Programming and Production 3 ART 105 History of Asian Art 3 BRDCSTG 025 Radio/TV/Film Writing 3 ART 109 The Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America 3 BRDCSTG 026 TV-Film Aesthetics 3 LIST A: COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: BRDCSTG 046 Fundamentals of Television Production 4 ART 101 Survey of Art History I (3) ART 102 Survey of Art History II (3) Total: 19 ART 115 History of Modern Art (3) LIST B: COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: BROADCASTING: PERFORMANCE (AA) ART 093 Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Asian Art (3) ART 094 Introduction to the Art of the Mediterranean (3) (Program Code 060401, State Code 08537) ART 103 Art Appreciation I (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 12 REQUIRED COURSES: ART 111 History of Contemporary Art (3) BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting 3 ART 112 Current Art Events (3) BRDCSTG 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and Television 3 ART 116 History of Women and Art (3) BRDCSTG 005 Radio and Television Acting 3 ART 125 History of Photography I (3) BRDCSTG 010 Radio Programming and Production 3 ART 201 Drawing I (3) BRDCSTG 017 Introduction to Voice-over 3 ART 521 Art Gallery Techniques (3) BRDCSTG 021 Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions for ART 531* Art Gallery Techniques II (3) Broadcasting 3 Or any course not used in List A BRDCSTG 022-1 Introductory Radio/Television Activities 1 BRDCSTG 022-2* Beginning Radio/Television Activities 1 BRDCSTG 023 News, Sports, and Live Remote Broadcasting Total: 18-19 for Radio & Television 3 BRDCSTG 025 Radio/TV/Film Writing 3 BRDCSTG 026 TV-Film Aesthetics 3 BIOLOGY BRDCSTG 028 Television Announcing I 3

For the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer Degree see Total: 32 page 45. BROADCASTING: RADIO (AA) BIOLOGY (AS) (Program Code 060410, State Code 08536) (Program Code 040100, State Code 02941) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 12 REQUIRED COURSES: BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting 3 This degree can serve as the basis for further undergraduate education BRDCSTG 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and Television 3 in biology. BRDCSTG 010 Radio Programming and Production 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: BRDCSTG 011 Digital Audio Editing and Production 3 BIOLOGY 006* General Biology I 5 BRDCSTG 017 Introduction to Voice-over 3 BIOLOGY 007* General Biology II 5 BRDCSTG 021 Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions for CHEM 101* General Chemistry I 5 Broadcasting 3 CHEM 102* General Chemistry II 5 BRDCSTG 022-1 Introductory Radio/Television Activities 1 BRDCSTG 022-2* Beginning Radio/Television Activities 1 Total: 20 BRDCSTG 023 News, Sports, and Live Remote Broadcasting for Radio & Television 3 BRDCSTG 024 Podcasting Production for Radio & The Internet 3 BRDCSTG 025 Radio/TV/Film Writing 3 BRDCSTG 026 TV-Film Aesthetics 3

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BROADCASTING: TELEVISION (AA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BROADCASTING: (Program Code 060420, State Code 08535) TELEVISION COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 10 REQUIRED COURSES: (Program Code 060420, State Code 21889) BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: BRDCSTG 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and Television 3 BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting 3 BRDCSTG 005 Radio and Television Acting 3 BRDCSTG 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and Television 3 BRDCSTG 021 Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions for BRDCSTG 005 Radio and Television Acting 3 Broadcasting 3 BRDCSTG 021 Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions for BRDCSTG 023 News, Sports, and Live Remote Broadcasting Broadcasting 3 for Radio & Television 3 BRDCSTG 023 News, Sports, and Live Remote Broadcasting BRDCSTG 025 Radio/TV/Film Writing 3 for Radio & Television 3 BRDCSTG 026 TV-Film Aesthetics 3 BRDCSTG 026 TV-Film Aesthetics 3 BRDCSTG 028 Television Announcing I 3 BRDCSTG 028 Television Announcing I 3 BRDCSTG 046 Fundamentals of Television Production 4 BRDCSTG 046 Fundamentals of Television Production 4 BRDCSTG 047 Single Camera Production 4 Total: 25 Total: 32 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BROADCASTING: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE For the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer Degree (Program Code 060401, State Code 21887) see page 46. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 9 REQUIRED COURSES: BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting 3 For the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree see page 47. BRDCSTG 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and Television 3 (Also see Economics (AA) major) BRDCSTG 005 Radio and Television Acting 3 BRDCSTG 010 Radio Programming and Production 3 BRDCSTG 017 Introduction to Voice-over 3 ACCOUNTING (AA) BRDCSTG 021 Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions for (Program Code 050200, State Code 02942) Broadcasting 3 BRDCSTG 022-1 Introductory Radio/Television Activities 1 This degree serves as the basis for further undergraduate education BRDCSTG 023 News, Sports, and Live Remote Broadcasting in accounting as well as preparing students for entry-level positions in for Radio & Television 3 accounting and tax preparation. It is designed to enable students to BRDCSTG 028 Television Announcing I 3 do accounting work in the public sector or in private companies. The degree provides a foundation for careers in business-related fields, Total: 25 such as Management, Marketing, Banking and Finance, and Law. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 7 REQUIRED COURSES: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BROADCASTING: RADIO ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 ACCTG 002* Introductory Accounting II 5 (Program Code 060410, State Code 21888) ACCTG 003* Intermediate Accounting I 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 9 REQUIRED COURSES: ACCTG 008 Income Tax preparation 3 BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting 3 BUS 001 Introduction to Business 3 BRDCSTG 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and Television 3 BUS 032 Business Communications 3 BRDCSTG 010 Radio Programming and Production 3 LAW 001 Business Law I 3 BRDCSTG 011 Digital Audio Editing and Production 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: BRDCSTG 017 Introduction to Voice-over 3 ACCTG 011* Cost Accounting (3) BRDCSTG 021 Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions for ACCTG 018* Computerized Payroll Accounting (3) Broadcasting 3 ACCTG 019 Ethics for Accounting Professionals (3) BRDCSTG 022-1 Introductory Radio/Television Activities 1 BRDCSTG 023 News, Sports, and Live Remote Broadcasting COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: for Radio & Television 3 BUS 038 Business Computations (3) BRDCSTG 024 Podcasting Production for Radio & The Internet 3 CAOT 078* Microcomputer Accounting Applications for the Electronic Office (3) Total: 25 CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office (3) FINANCE 008 Personal Finance and Investments (3) MGMT 001 Principles of Management (3)

Total: 34

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BUSINESS: BANKING AND FINANCE (AA) MARKETING (AA) (Program Code 050400, State Code 02943) (Program Code 050900, State Code 02947)

This degree provides an in-depth understanding of the operations of This degree serves as the basis for further undergraduate education money and capital markets, institutions and management. Students in marketing and prepares students for positions in sales, the retail will be prepared for employment in such fields as investing, banking, industry, and entry level marketing jobs. Students will use the computer corporate finance, insurance, credit unions, mortgage banking and and the internet, and integrate other Business disciplines, including, related fields. Accounting, Management, Banking and Finance, and Law. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 7 REQUIRED COURSES: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 9 REQUIRED COURSES: ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 ACCTG 002* Introductory Accounting II 5 BUS 001 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 001 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 032 Business Communications 3 BUS 032 Business Communications 3 INTBUS 001 International Trade 3 FINANCE 008 Personal Finance and Investments 3 LAW 001 Business Law I 3 LAW 001 Business Law I 3 MARKET 001 Principles of Selling 3 MGMT 013 Small Business Entrepreneurship 3 MARKET 011 Fundamentals of Advertising 3 COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: MARKET 021 Principles of Marketing 3 ECON 001* Principles of Economics I (3) MARKET 031 Retail Merchandising 3 FINANCE 002 Investments (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: REAL ES 007* Real Estate Finance I (3) LAW 002 Business Law II (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: MGMT 001 Principles of Management (3) BUS 038 Business Computations (3) MGMT 013 Small Business Entrepreneurship I (3) CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office (3) REAL ES 001 Real Estate Principles (3) FINANCE 008 Personal Finance and Investments (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: MGMT 001 Principles of Management (3) BUS 038 Business Computations (3) CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office (3) Total: 37 FINANCE 008 Personal Finance and Investments (3) MGMT 001 Principles of Management (3) Mgmt 001 may not be used in this area if already used above. MANAGEMENT (AA) (Program Code 050630, State Code 02945) Total: 38

This degree serves as the basis for further undergraduate education in management and prepares students for first level management and supervisory positions, support positions in human resources, and for REAL ESTATE (AA) working in team based environments. Besides Business Management, students will use the computer and the internet, and integrate other (Program Code 051100, State Code 02948) Business disciplines, including, Accounting, Marketing, Banking and Finance, and Law. This degree is designed to meet the needs of persons currently employed in the Real Estate field and for individuals who want to enter COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: the field. This program is of interest to those who either are now, or ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 hope to become salespersons, brokers, appraisers, escrow officers, BUS 001 Introduction to Business 3 property managers, and community developers. BUS 032 Business Communications 3 LAW 001 Business Law I 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 9 REQUIRED COURSES: MGMT 001 Principles of Management 3 ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 MGMT 013 Small Business Entrepreneurship 3 BUS 001 Introduction to Business 3 MGMT 031 Human Relations for Employees 3 BUS 032 Business Communications 3 MGMT 033 Human Capital Management 3 LAW 001 Business Law I 3 REAL ES 001 Real Estate Principles 3 COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: REAL ES 003 Real Estate Practices 3 ACCTG 002* Introductory Accounting II (5) REAL ES 005 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3 FINANCE 002 Investments (3) REAL ES 007* Real Estate Finance I 3 INTBUS 001 International Trade (3) REAL ES 009* Real Estate Appraisal I 3 MARKET 021 Principles of Marketing (3) REAL ES 014 Property Management (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: REAL ES 014 Property Management (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: REAL ES 021* Real Estate Economics (3) BUS 038 Business Computations (3) CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: FINANCE 008 Personal Finance and Investments (3) ACCTG 015* Tax Accounting I (3) BUS 038 Business Computations (3) CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office (3) Total: 38-40 FINANCE 008 Personal Finance and Investments (3) LAW 002 Business Law II (3) MGMT 001 Principles of Management (3)

Total: 38

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BUSINESS CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT (Program Code 050200, State Code 21874) (Program Code 050600, State Code 02944)

This certificate serves as the basis for further undergraduate education This certificate prepares students for first-level management and in accounting as well as preparing students for entry-level positions in supervisory jobs, as well as, support posts in human resources, and accounting and tax preparation. It is designed to enable students to positions them for success in team-based work environments. Students do accounting work in the public sector or in private companies. The will use the computer, the internet, and relevant computer applications. certificate provides a foundation for careers in business-related fields, Estimated time to complete: 1 year. such as Management, Marketing, Banking and Finance, and Law. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: BUS 001 Introduction to Business 3 ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 BUS 032 Business Communication 3 ACCTG 002* Introductory Accounting II 5 LAW 001 Business Law I 3 ACCTG 003* Intermediate Accounting I 3 MGMT 001 Principles of Management 3 ACCTG 008 Income Tax Preparation 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: MARKET 021 Principles of Marketing (3) ACCTG 011* Cost Accounting (3) MGMT 013 Small Business Entrepreneurship (3) ACCTG 018* Computerized Payroll Accounting (3) MGMT 031 Human Relations for Employees (3) ACCTG 019 Ethics for Accounting Professionals (3) CAOT 078 Microcomputer Accounting Applications Total: 20 for the Electronic Office (3) CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office (3) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MARKETING CAOT 085 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Spreadsheet (3) (Program Code 050900, State Code 21876)

Total: 22 This certificate prepares students for advancement as well as positions in sales, the retail industry, and entry level marketing jobs. Students will CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BANKING AND FINANCE use the computer, the internet, and relevant computer applications. (Program Code 050404, State Code 08530) Estimate time to complete: 1 year. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: This certificate prepares students for basic entry-level positions in the INTBUS 001 International Trade 3 financial services industry, including banking, insurance, brokerage and MARKET 001 Principles of Selling 3 real estate. MARKET 011 Fundamentals of Advertising 3 Estimated time to complete: 1 year. MARKET 021 Principles of Marketing 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: MARKET 031 Retail Merchandising 3 ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: FINANCE 002 Investments 3 BUS 001 Introduction to Business (3) FINANCE 008 Personal Finance and Investment 3 MGMT 001 Principles of Management (3) COMPLETE 8-9 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING: MGMT 013 Small Business Entrepreneurship (3) ACCTG 002* Introductory Accounting II (5) REAL ES 001 Real Estate Principles (3) ACCTG 015* Tax Accounting I (3) BUS 001 Introduction to Business (3) Total: 18 BUS 038 Business Computations (3) LAW 001 Business Law I (3) REAL ES 007* Real Estate Finance I (3)

Total: 19-20

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Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 61 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHEMISTRY (Program Code 051101, State Code 21411) CHEMISTRY (AS) This certificate is designed for students and investors to provide (Program Code 190500, State Code 02977) skills needed to become manager of investment property or property management such as a homeowner association. Students will receive Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of chemistry career preparation for entry-level positions in property management. including atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature of inorganic Estimated time to complete: 2 years. and organic compounds, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry and the physical properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: Students will also be introduced to a variety of chemical reactions REAL ES 001 Real Estate Principles 3 encountered in inorganic and organic chemistry. Completion of REAL ES 005 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3 these courses along with several general education requirements REAL ES 007* Real Estate Finance I 3 partially meets the guidelines for the University of California Transfer REAL ES 014 Property Management 3 Pathway in Chemistry. The general education requirements that must COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: accompany these listed courses include 2 college level courses in ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I (5) English composition and four courses from the categories of Arts BUS 001 Introduction to Business (3) and Humanities; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Physical and MGMT 001 Principles of Management (3) Biological Sciences. Students should also consider taking Physics 39 REAL ES 021* Real Estate Economics (3) and Math 263 prior to transfer. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: Total: 18-20 CHEM 101* General Chemistry I 5 CHEM 102* General Chemistry II 5 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN REAL ESTATE CHEM 211* Organic Chemistry for Science Majors I 5 CHEM 212* Organic Chemistry for Science Majors II 5 (Program Code 051100, State Code 21877) MATH 261* Calculus I 5 MATH 262* Calculus II 5 This certificate provides entry-level skills for those seeking careers PHYSICS 037* Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 5 in the real estate industry. Students taking Real Es 1, Real Es 3, PHYSICS 038* Physics for Engineers and Scientists II 5 and a real estate elective qualify to seek a California Real Estate Salesperson’s License. Most of the other real estate courses that are needed for the Real Estate Certificate will be helpful to those students Total: 40 seeking a California Real Estate Broker’s License. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: CHICANO STUDIES REAL ES 001 Real Estate Principles 3 CHICANO STUDIES (AA) REAL ES 003 Real Estate Practices 3 REAL ES 005 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3 (Program Code 220300, State Code 35201) REAL ES 007* Real Estate Finance I 3 REAL ES 009* Real Estate Appraisal I 3 An Associates degree in Chicano Studies provides students with theoretical frameworks through which they are able to explore, COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: examine, and analyze the experiences of Mexican Americans in the REAL ES 014 Property Management (3) United States. Students will build skills at communicating with diverse REAL ES 021* Real Estate Economics (3) audiences and examining multiple sources of information and data. This degree equips students to enter a multi-ethnic workforce and more Total: 18 effectively work toward social justice. Students who earn this degree will be well prepared for careers in non-profit organizations, education, CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT social work, human services, health care, law and/ or policy, planning and development. This degree can also serve as the basis for further (Program Code 050650, State Code 33859) undergraduate education in Chicano Studies and similar fields. This Certificate prepares students for career opportunities and COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: advancement in the retail industry. Retail managers work in many CHICANO 002 The Mexican-American in Contemporary Society 3 settings, including grocery, fashion, specialty food and beverage, home CHICANO 007 The Mexican-American in the and interiors, technology, services, general retailing, and e-commerce. History of the United States I 3 The program provides students with skills in marketing, management, CHICANO 008 The Mexican-American in the technology, and budgeting. Program completion leads to a certificate History of the United States II 3 awarded by the College and an Industry certificate awarded by the CHICANO 037 Chicano Literature 3 Western Association of Food Chains. CHICANO 044 Mexican Civilization 3 CHICANO 054 Mexican-American Arts in American Culture 3 Estimated time to complete: 1.5 to 2 years. COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: CHICANO 042# Contemporary Mexican Literature (3) BUS 032 Business Communications 3 SPANISH 002* Elementary Spanish II (5) BUS 038 Business Computations 3 SPANISH 003* Intermediate Spanish I (5) CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey In The Office 3 SPANISH 004* Intermediate Spanish II (5) MGMT 001 Principles Of Management 3 SPANISH 035 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (5) MGMT 031 Human Relations For Employees 3 SPANISH 036* Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (5) MGMT 033 Human Capital Management 3 SPANISH 037* Composition and Conversation for MARKET 021 Principles Of Marketing 3 Spanish Speakers (5) MARKET 031 Retail Merchandising 3 Total: 21 - 23 Total: 24 # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

62 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AA) For the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for (Program Code 130501, State Code 02980) Transfer Degree see page 47. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: These degrees prepare students for employment in professions in CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 early childhood education and the future option of a Bachelor’s Degree. CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I 3 All courses are CSU transferable and may satisfy lower division CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 requirements. The Special Education option prepares students with an COMPLETE 12 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: interest in working with children with special needs. CH DEV 002 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices (3) CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I (3) CHILD DEVELOPMENT (AA) CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3) (Program Code 130500, State Code 08559) CH DEV 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) CH DEV 029* Infant Toddler Practicum (3) This degree prepares students for employment in professions in early CH DEV 030* Infant and Toddler Studies I (3) childhood education programs that require only an AA degree. Students CH DEV 031* Infant and Toddler Studies II (3) must participate in two semesters of Practicum Experience. Elective CH DEV 034* Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (3) units selected by students should be chosen based on an area of CH DEV 035 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children (3) interest, which include: infant and toddlers, program director, school- CH DEV 036 Literature for Early Childhood (1) age care such as after-school programs, special education or early CH DEV 037 Literature for School Age Children (2) literacy and language development. CH DEV 038* Administration & Supervision of Early (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: Childhood Programs I CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 CH DEV 039* Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I 3 Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3) CH DEV 022* Practicum in Child Development I 4 CH DEV 047 School Age Programs II (3) CH DEV 023* Practicum in Child Development II 4 CH DEV 048 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings (3) COMPLETE AT LEAST 19 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: CH DEV 053 Parenting (3) CH DEV 002 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices (3) SOC 012 Marriage and Family Life (3) CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I (3) CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in Total: 21 Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) CH DEV 029* Infant Toddler Practicum (3) CHILD DEVELOPMENT: SPECIAL EDUCATION CH DEV 030* Infant/Toddler Development (3) (AA) CH DEV 031* Infant/Toddler Care and Education (3) (Program Code 130520, State Code 08558) CH DEV 034* Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (3) CH DEV 035 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: CH DEV 036 Literature for Early Childhood (1) CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 CH DEV 037 Literature for School Age Children (2) CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I 3 CH DEV 038* Administration & Supervision of CH DEV 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 Early Childhood Programs I (3) CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 CH DEV 039* Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in CH DEV 044* Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs 3 Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 045 Programs for Children with Special Needs 3 CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CH DEV 044* Early Intervention for Children with Specials Needs (3) CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in CH DEV 045 Programs for Children with Special Needs (3) Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 047 School Age Programs II (3) CH DEV 034* Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (3) CH DEV 048 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings (3) CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3) CH DEV 053 Parenting (3) CH DEV 048 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings (3) CH DEV 172 Introduction to Careers in Child Development (1) PSYCH 014 Abnormal Psychology (3) SOC 012 Marriage and Family Life (3) PSYCH 017 The Exceptional Child (3) SOC 012 Marriage and Family Life (3) Total: 36 Total: 21

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS TEACHER, DAY CARE (C) All certificates meet State Department of Social Services requirements (Program Code 130551, State Code 10764) for positions in private programs as defined in Title 22. Completion of 15 units meets the minimum education requirements for All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better position of teacher in private programs for school-age care, such as before or after school programs. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: Estimated time to complete: 1 year. ASSOCIATE TEACHER, PRESCHOOL (A) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: (Program Code 130543, State Code 10762) CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I 3 Completion of 12 units meets the minimum education requirements CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 for associate teacher position in private early childhood education CH DEV 047 School Age Programs II 3 programs. These courses may also meet requirements for teacher aide COMPLETE 3 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: positions in federal or state funded early education programs. CH DEV 002 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices (3) Estimated time to complete: 1 year. CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 CH DEV 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I 3 CH DEV 035 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children (3) CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 CH DEV 036 Literature for Early Childhood (1) CH DEV 037 Literature for School Age Children (2) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3) CH DEV 002 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices (3) CH DEV 044* Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs (3) CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in CH DEV 045 Programs for Children with Special Needs (3) Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 048 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings (3) CH DEV 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) CH DEV 035 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children (3) CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3) Total: 15 CH DEV 048 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings (3) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: Total: 12 INFANT/TODDLER CARE TEACHER (D) (Program Code 130591, State Code 10765) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: DIRECTOR, PRESCHOOL (B) Completion of 15 units meets the minimum education requirements for (Program Code 130580, State Code 10763) position of infant or toddler care teacher in private programs. Estimated time to complete: 1 year. Completion of 15 units meets the minimum education requirements for COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: position of director in private early childhood education programs. CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 Estimated time to complete: 1 year. CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 CH DEV 029* Infant Toddler Practicum 3 CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 CH DEV 030* Infant/ Toddler Development (3) CH DEV 038* Administration & Supervision of Early CH DEV 031* Infant/ Toddler Care and Education (3) Childhood Programs I 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING Total: 15 CH DEV 002 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices (3) CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) CH DEV 034* Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (3) CH DEV 035 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children (3) CH DEV 039* Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3) CH DEV 044* Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs (3) CH DEV 045 Programs for Children with Special Needs (3) CH DEV 048 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings (3)

Total: 15

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SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: ASSOCIATE TEACHER, PRESCHOOL, LITERACY EMPHASIS (E) TEACHER (Program Code 130505) (Program Code 130502, State Code 10761)

This certificate provides emphasis on language and literacy With additional G.E. units and required experience, student will be development in young children. Completion of 12 units meets the eligible for Child Development Teacher Permit as defined under Title 5. minimum education requirements for associate teacher position in This permit is required for teacher positions in federal or state funded private early childhood education programs. The courses may also early education programs. meet requirements for teacher aide positions in federal or state funded Estimated time to complete: 2 years. early education programs. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: Estimated time to complete: 1 year. CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES: CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I (3) CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 OR CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in COMPLETE 3 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 035 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children (3) CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 CH DEV 036 Literature for Early Childhood (1) CH DEV 022* Practicum in Child Development I 4 CH DEV 037 Literature for School Age Children (2) CH DEV 023* Practicum in Child Development II 4 ENGLISH 101* College Reading and Composition I 3 Total: 9 COMPLETE 7-9 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: CH DEV 002 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices (3) SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: ASSOCIATE CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I (3) TEACHER, PRESCHOOL, SPECIAL EDUCATION EMPHASIS (F) CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in (Program Code 130522) Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) This certificate provides emphasis on working with children with CH DEV 029* Infant Toddler Practicum (3) special needs. Completion of 12 units meets the minimum education CH DEV 030* Infant/ Toddler Development (3) requirements for associate teacher position in private early childhood CH DEV 031* Infant/ Toddler Care and Education (3) education programs. The courses also meet requirements for teacher CH DEV 034* Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (3) aide positions in federal or state funded early education programs. CH DEV 035 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children (3) CH DEV 036 Literature for Early Childhood (1) Estimated time to complete: 1 year. CH DEV 037 Literature for School Age Children (2) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: CH DEV 038* Administration & Supervision of CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development 3 Early Childhood Programs I (3) CH DEV 003 Creative Experiences for Children I (3) CH DEV 039* Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in OR Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 007 Introduction to Curriculum in CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3) Early Childhood Education (3) CH DEV 044* Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs (3) CH DEV 011 Child, Family and Community 3 CH DEV 045 Programs for Children with Special Needs (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CH DEV 047 School Age Programs II (3) CH DEV 044* Early Intervention for CH DEV 048 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings (3) Children with Special Needs (3) CH DEV 053 Parenting (3) CH DEV 045 Programs for Children with Special Needs (3) Total: 27-29 Total: 15

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Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 65 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES CINEMA CINEMA ARTS THEORY (AA) (Program Code 061210, State Code 37295 ) Please also see the Media Arts section for more degree/certificate options. The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough understanding of the aesthetics and history of cinema. CINEMA ARTS PRODUCTION (AA) Estimated time to complete: 1 year. (Program Code 061220, State Code 02951) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 background in the aesthetics and history of cinema, experience COMPLETE 4 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: in cinema picture and sound pre-production, production, and post CINEMA 102 Film Genres (3) production, and advanced filmmaking experience as well as the CINEMA 103 Diversity in Cinema (3) possibility of an internship in the entertainment field. CINEMA 104 History of Documentary Film (3) Estimated time to complete: 2 years. CINEMA 106 The Art of Animation and Effects (3) CINEMA 113 History of Animation (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 114 Master Filmmakers (3) CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 125* Film Production Workshop 3 Total 18 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM EACH LIST: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMA ARTS THEORY List A (Select 1 Course) (Program Code 061200, State Code 31905) CINEMA 101 Beginning Film Production (3) MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film Production (3) The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough List B (Select 1 Course) understanding of the aesthetics and history of cinema. CINEMA 110* Motion Picture Sound (3) Estimated time to complete: 1 year. MEDIART 110* Digital Film Sound (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES: List C (Select 1 Course) CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 115* Cinematography (3) CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 115* Digital Cinematography (3) COMPLETE 4 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: List D (Select 1 Course) CINEMA 102 Film Genres (3) CINEMA 120* Film Editing (3) CINEMA 103 Diversity in Cinema (3) MEDIART 120* Digital Film Editing (3) CINEMA 104 History of Documentary Film (3) List E (Select 1 Course) CINEMA 106 The Art of Animation and Effects (3) CINEMA 102 Film Genres (3) CINEMA 113 History of Animation (3) CINEMA 103 Diversity in Film (3) CINEMA 114 Master Filmmakers (3) CINEMA 104 History of Documentary Film (3) CINEMA 106 The Art of Animation and Effects (3) Total: 18 CINEMA 111 Developing Content for Movies (3) CINEMA 113 History of Animation (3) CINEMA 114 Master Filmmakers (3) CINEMA 150* Cinema Internship (3) MEDIART103 Digital Imaging and Motion Graphics for Film and Television (3) MEDIART 104 Photoshop for Movies and Television (3) MEDIART 105* Visual Effects and Color Grading (3) MEDIART 113 Low Budget Producing (3) MEDIART 118* Directing (3) MEDIART 129 Mythology, Spirituality and the Art of Story (3) MEDIART 130* Advanced Screenwriting (3) MEDIART 131* Advanced Episodic Writing (3)

Total: 30

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMA ARTS PRODUCTION (Program Code 061221, State Code 21890) COMMUNICATION STUDIES

The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough For the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer background in the aesthetics and history of cinema, experience Degree see page 46. in cinema picture and sound pre-production, production, and post production, and advanced filmmaking experience as well as the possibility of an internship in the entertainment field. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS OFFICES COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 TECHNOLOGIES CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 125* Film Production Workshop 3 CAOT: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (AA) MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 (Program Code 051401, State Code 08531) MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM EACH LIST: Students will be prepared for employment using automated systems and procedures. Emphasis is placed on the development of language List A (Select 1 Course) skills, records management, and the use of computer-based word CINEMA 101 Beginning Film Production (3) processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting software in the MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production (3) performance of office functions. Students are prepared to assume List B (Select 1 Course) general office duties and decision-making office responsibilities. CINEMA 110* Motion Picture Sound (3) Students completing this option are prepared for positions such MEDIART 110* Digital Film Sound (3) as administrative assistant, executive assistant, word information List C (Select 1 Course) processor, office manager, and office systems specialist. CINEMA 115* Cinematography (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 12 REQUIRED COURSES: MEDIART 115* Digital Cinematography (3) CAOT 002 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications II 3 List D (Select 1 Course) CAOT 031 Business English 3 CINEMA 120* Film Editing (3) CAOT 032 Business Communications 3 MEDIART 120* Digital Film Editing (3) CAOT 033 Records Management and Electronic Filing 3 CAOT 037 Introduction to Bookkeeping 3 List E (Select 1 Course) CAOT 047* Applied Office Practice 2 CINEMA 102 Film Genres (3) CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3 CINEMA 103 Diversity in Film (3) CAOT 084 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Word Processing 3 CINEMA 104 History of Documentary Film (3) CAOT 085 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Spreadsheet 3 CINEMA 106 The Art of Animation and Effects (3) CAOT 092 Computer Windows Application 2 CINEMA 111 Developing Content for Movies (3) CAOT 097 Internet for Business 3 CINEMA 113 History of Animation (3) CAOT 108 Presentation Design for the Office 2 CINEMA 114 Master Filmmakers (3) CINEMA 150* Cinema Internship (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 103 Digital Imaging and Motion Graphics CAOT 001 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications I (3) for Film and Television (3) CAOT 043* Office Procedures (3) MEDIART 104 Photoshop for Movies and Television (3) CAOT 078* Microcomputer Acctg Applications MEDIART 105* Visual Effects and Color Grading (3) for the Electronic Office (3) MEDIART 113 Low Budget Producing (3) CAOT 086 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Database (3) MEDIART 118* Directing (3) CAOT 123 Web Design Applications for the Office Professional (3) MEDIART 129 Mythology, Spirituality CAOT 124 Introduction to Image Creation for the and the Art of Story (3) Office Professional (3) MEDIART 130* Advanced Screenwriting (3) MEDIART 131* Advanced Episodic Writing (3) Total: 38

Total: 30

Please also see the Media Arts section for more degree/certificate options.

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CAOT: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CAOT: SPECIALIST (AA) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST (Program Code 051402, State Code 21879) (Program Code 051402, State Code 08532) Students who pursue this certificate will gain a comprehensive Students who pursue this option will gain a comprehensive knowledge knowledge and understanding of the automated office environment and and understanding of the automated office environment and will be will be prepared for such jobs as Internet specialist, executive assistant, prepared for positions such as: Internet Specialist; Executive Assistant; administrative assistant, office systems specialist, or computer Administrative Assistant; Office Systems Specialist; or Computer applications specialist. Students will develop knowledge and skills in Applications Specialist. Students will develop knowledge and skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and electronic word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and electronic accounting software applications. Students completing this certificate accounting software applications. are qualified for intermediate positions in an automated office. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 11 REQUIRED COURSES: Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. CAOT 002 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications II 3 CAOT 031 Business English 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 10 REQUIRED COURSES: CAOT 032 Business Communications 3 CAOT 002 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications II 3 CAOT 037 Introduction to Bookkeeping 3 CAOT 031 Business English 3 CAOT 078* Microcomputer Acctg Applications CAOT 032 Business Communications 3 for the Electronic Office 3 CAOT 037 Introduction to Bookkeeping 3 CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3 CAOT 078* Microcomputer Accounting Applications CAOT 084 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Word Processing 3 for the Electronic Office 3 CAOT 085 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Spreadsheet 3 CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3 CAOT 092 Computer Windows Application 2 CAOT 084 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Word Processing 3 CAOT 097 Internet for Business 3 CAOT 092 Computer Windows Application 2 CAOT 108 Presentation Design for the Office 2 CAOT 097 Internet for Business 3 CAOT 108 Presentation Design for the Office 2 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CAOT 123 Web Design Applications for the Office Professional (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CAOT 124 Introduction to Image Creation for the CAOT 085 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Spreadsheet (3) Office Professional (3) CAOT 086 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Database (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CAOT 001 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications I (3) CAOT 123 Web Design Applications for the Office Professional (3) CAOT 033 Records Management and Filing (3) CAOT 124 Introduction to Image Creation for the CAOT 043* Office Procedures (3) Office Professional (3) CAOT 047* Applied Office Practice (2) CAOT 086 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Database (3) Total: 34 CAOT 123 Web Design Applications for the Office Professional (3) CAOT 124 Introduction to Image Creation for the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CAOT: Office Professional (3) GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Total: 38-40 (Program Code 051405, State Code 30499)

The General Office Certificate prepares students for positions in a CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: variety of office settings. This Certificate includes courses in rapid CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CAOT: and accurate keyboarding, document editing and formatting, word ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT processing, English skills for the office, records management, general office procedures, and an overview of spreadsheet and presentation (Program Code 051401, State Code 21878) software applications. Emphasis is placed on the development of Students will be prepared for employment using automated systems keyboarding and language skills to prepare business documents and and procedures. Emphasis is placed on the development of language perform general office tasks. Completion of this program prepares skills, records management, and the use of computer-based word students to qualify for entry-level office positions such as general office processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting software in the workers, clerk-typist, word processors, and office assistants. performance of office functions. Students are prepared to assume Estimated time to complete: 1 year. general office duties and decision-making office responsibilities. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 7 REQUIRED COURSES: Students completing this certificate are prepared for positions such CAOT 001 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications I 3 as administrative assistant, executive assistant, word information CAOT 002 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications II 3 processor, office manager, and office systems specialist. CAOT 031 Business English 3 Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. CAOT 033 Records Management and Filing 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 11 REQUIRED COURSES: CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3 CAOT 002 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications II 3 CAOT 084 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Word Processing 3 CAOT 031 Business English 3 CAOT 092 Computer Windows Application 2 CAOT 032 Business Communications 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CAOT 033 Records Management and Filing 3 CAOT 043 Office Procedures (3) CAOT 047* Applied Office Practice 2 CAOT 047* Applied Office Practice (2) CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3 CAOT 084 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Word Processing 3 Total: 22-23 CAOT 085 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Spreadsheet 3 CAOT 092 Computer Windows Application 2 CAOT, Continued next page CAOT 097 Internet for Business 3 CAOT 108 Presentation Design for the Office 2 Total: 30 # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. 68 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTERIZED COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: BOOKKEEPING CS 111* Programming in Visual Basic (Formerly CO SCI 808) (3) (Program Code 050200, State Code 39152) CS 115* Programming in C# (Formerly CO SCI 895) (3) This certificate will prepare students to work as bookkeepers, general accounting clerks, or payroll clerks. The graduates will have the skills to COMPLETE 13 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: maintain payroll, receivable, cash, and payable by journalizing, posting, CIS 104 Microcomputer Application Software and transaction recording and reporting. (Formerly CO SCI 830) (4) CIS 112* Operating Systems - Beginning Linux Estimated time to complete: 1 year. (Formerly CO SCI 834) (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: CIS 210* Introduction to Computer Networking CAOT 002 Computer Keyboarding and Document Applications II 3 (Formerly CO SCI 863) (3) CAOT 032 Business Communication 3 CS 111* Programming in Visual Basic CAOT 037 Introduction to Bookkeeping 3 (Formerly CO SCI 808) (3) CAOT 043 Office Procedures 3 CS 115 Programming in C# CAOT 078 Microcomputer Accounting Applications - (Formerly CO SCI 895) (3) QuickBooks 3 CS 130* Introduction to Computer Architecture and CAOT 085 Microcomputer OfficeApplications: Spreadsheet 3 Organization (Formerly CO SCI 816) (3) CS 213* Advanced Programming in Java Total: 18 (Formerly CO SCI 890) (3) CS 220* Advanced Computer Programming (Formerly CO SCI 861) (3) SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN WEBSITE SOFTWARE SPECIALIST (Program Code 051408) Total: 34 This certificate is designed for students who want a fast-track course of study that will enable them to enter the job market with Internet and CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: Web design skills. Completion of the program provides students with the skills required by business offices for using the Internet to locate CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTER SCIENCE and capture information as well as for creating and maintaining web PROGRAMMING pages. (Program Code 070712, State Code 30425) Estimated time to complete: 1 year. This certificate is designed for students pursuing a Programmer/Analyst COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: position using the C++ programming language, and for employed CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3 professionals upgrading their C++ programming skills. CAOT 092 Computer Windows Application 2 CAOT 097 Internet for Business 3 Estimated time to complete: 2 years. CAOT 123 Web Design Applications for the Office Professional 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 7 REQUIRED COURSES: CAOT 124 Introduction to Image Creation for the CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science Office Professional 3 (Formerly CO SCI 802) 3 CS 111* Programming in Visual Basic Total: 14 (Formerly CO SCI 808) 3 CS 115* Programming in C# (Formerly CO SCI 895) 3 CS 117* Intermediate Programming using C/C++ (Formerly CO SCI 839) 3 COMPUTER SCIENCE CS 136* Introduction to Data Structures (Formerly CO SCI 836) 3 All CO SCI and CO INFO courses have been replaced by CS and CS 150* Windows and Web Database Programming CIS courses. Please see the crosswalk on page 124 for details. (Formerly CO SCI 870) 3 CS 216* Object-Oriented Programming in C++ COMPUTER SCIENCE (AS) (Formerly CO SCI 840) 3 COMPLETE 8 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: (Program Code 070711, State Code 02952) CIS 104 Microcomputer Application Software This degree can serve as a basis for further undergraduate education in (Formerly CO SCI 830) (4) computer science. CIS 112* Operating Systems - Beginning Linux (Formerly CO SC 834) (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: CIS 210* Introduction to Computer Networking CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science (Formerly CO SCI 863) (3) (Formerly CO SCI 802) 3 CS 213* Advanced Programming in Java CS 117* Intermediate Programming Using C/C++ (Formerly CO SCI 890) (3) (Formerly CO SCI 839) 3 CS 220* Advanced Computer Programming CS 136* Introduction to Data Structures (Formerly CO SCI 861) (3) (Formerly CO SCI 836) 3 CS 236* Advanced Data Structures and Introduction to CS 150* Windows and Web Database Programming Databases (Formerly CO SCI 832) (3) (Formerly CO SCI 870) 3 CS 216* Object-Oriented Programming in C++ Total: 29 (Formerly CO SCI 840) 3 CS 236* Advanced Data Structures and Introduction to Databases (Formerly CO SCI 832) 3

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Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 69 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN .NET PROGRAMMING EARTH SCIENCE (Program Code 070801) EARTH SCIENCE (AS) This Skills Certificate provides the student with career preparation for (Program Code 193001, State Code 08561) entry level positions in .NET programming. The required courses cover the fundamentals of event-driven Windows programming as well as This degree is awarded to students who have a broad interest in the database and web programming. The time to completion would be areas of physical, earth, and applied sciences or specialized technical four (4) semesters. This Skills Certificate also could be a building block areas such as mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Global towards the other certificates currently being developed. Positioning System, geo-spatial analysis, and remote sensing. Students Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. will learn to apply the scientific inquiry process to problem solving and demonstrate knowledge of and recognize the processes that explain COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: natural phenomena. CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science (Formerly CO SCI 802) 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: CS 111* Programming in Visual Basic ASTRON 001 Elementary Astronomy 3 (Formerly CO SCI 808) 3 ENV SCI 001 Introduction to Environmental Science 3 CS 115* Programming in C# (Formerly CO SCI 895) 3 GEOLOGY 001 Physical Geology 3 CS 150* Windows and Web Database Programming OCEANO 001 Introduction to Oceanography 3 (Formerly CO SCI 870) 3 COMPLETE 6 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: (A LAB COURSE CANNOT APPLY UNLESS THE CORRESPONDING LECTURE Total: 12 COURSE IS ALSO TAKEN) CHEM 068* Preparation for General Chemistry (5) CHEM 101* General Chemistry I (5) SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN C/C++ CHEM 102* General Chemistry II (5) (Program Code 070711) GEOG 001 Physical Geography (3) GEOG 003# Introduction to Weather and Climate (3) This is a short certificate program that gives the student specific GEOG 015* Physical Geography Laboratory (2) instruction in C/C++. GEOLOGY 006* Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Estimated time to complete: 2 years. MATH 227* Statistics (4) PHYSICS 037* Physics for Engineers and Scientists I (5) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: PHYSICS 038* Physics for Engineers and Scientists II (5) CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science PHYSICS 039* Physics for Engineers and Scientists III (5) (Formerly CO SCI 802) 3 STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences (4) CS 117* Intermediate Programming using C/C++ (Formerly CO SCI 839) 3 CS 216* Object-Oriented Programming in C++ Total: 18 (Formerly CO SCI 840) 3 CS 220* Advanced Computer Programming (Formerly CO SCI 861) 3

Total: 12

SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS (Program Code 093411)

This certificate is designed to give the electronics student additional exposure to computer science. The certificate can lead to positions such as Microcomputer Systems Technician. Estimated time to complete: 1 year. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: CIS 104 Microcomputer Application Software (Formerly CO SCI 830) 4 ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 ELECTRN 054 Computer Logic 4 ELECTRN 109 Computer Hardware 4

Total: 15

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70 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES ECONOMICS ELECTRONICS ELECTRONICS (AS) For the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer Degree see page 47. (Program Code 093400, State Code 02955)

This degree can serve as a basis for further study in electronics related ECONOMICS (AA) fields. Students intending to transfer in Electrical Engineering majors (Program Code 220400, State Code 02984) might consider the Engineering degree. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: Economics is a social science that deals with allocation of scarce ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 resources among competing alternatives. It analyzes the decisions ELECTRN 004* Fundamentals of Electronics I 4 of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services ELECTRN 006* Fundamentals of Electronics II 4 under the conditions of scarcity and other constraints. Today, analytical ELECTRN 020* Electronics Circuits I 4 method of economics is applied to education, family, business, finance ELECTRN 022* Electronics Circuits II 4 (personal and corporate) crime, health, law, politics, religion, social ELECTRN 054 Computer Logic 4 institutions, war and science. This degree closely mirrors lower division major preparation requirements for economics and business majors at many CSUs. Total: 23 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES: ECON 001* Principles of Economics I 3 ELECTRONICS: BIOMEDICAL ECON 002* Principles of Economics II 3 INSTRUMENTATION (AS) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: (Program Code 093460, State Code 02957) MATH 238* Calculus for Business and Social Science I (5) MATH 245* College Algebra (3) This degree prepares the student to work in hospitals and for equipment MATH 261* Calculus I (5) manufacturers as a technician to repair and maintain a wide variety of COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: electronic apparatus used in the medical field. ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I (5) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: MATH 227* Statistics (4) ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 MATH 262* Calculus II (5) ELECTRN 004* Fundamentals of Electronics I 4 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: ELECTRN 006* Fundamentals of Electronics II 4 ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I (5) ELECTRN 020* Electronic Circuits I 4 ACCTG 002* Introductory Accounting II (5) ELECTRN 034 Introduction to Biomedical Electronics 3 CIS 101 Introduction to Computers and their Uses (3) ELECTRN 036* Biophysical Measurements I 4 ECON 030 Comparative Economic Systems (3) ELECTRN 038* Biophysical Measurements II 4 ECON 040 History of Economic Thought (3) ELECTRN 054 Computer Logic 4 ECON 050 Principles of Financial Economics (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: MA 227*TH Statistics (4) ELECTRN 022* Electronic Circuits II (4) MATH 238* Calculus for Business and Social Science I (5) ELECTRN 064* Technical Computer Applications (4) MATH 261* Calculus I (5) ELECTRN 113 Computer Networking (4) MATH 262* Calculus II (5) ELECTRN 941 Cooperative Education-Electronics (4) PHILOS 009 Symbolic Logic I (3) STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences (4) Total: 38 Total: 18-21 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN A+/NET+ CERTIFICATION PREPARATION (Program Code 070800)

The three-course sequence required for this certificate prepares students for the nationally recognized A+ Certification Examination. Upon completion of the three, four-unit courses, the student is eligible to receive an A+ Certificate Preparation Certificate. Students must take and pass the two-part examination offered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (Comp TIA) to earn the official A+ Certificate. Estimated time to complete: 1 year. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: ELECTRN 054 Computer Logic 4 ELECTRN 109 Computer Hardware 4 ELECTRN 113 Computer Networking 4

Total: 12

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ELECTRONICS: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ELECTRONICS BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY (Program Code 093460, State Code 21893) (Program Code 093401, State Code 10757)

This certificate prepares the student to work in an entry-level position The Electronics Technology Certificate can lead to positions such as: as a technician to repair and maintain a variety of electronic apparatus Entry-level Electronics Technician; Electronics Assembler Technician; used in the medical field. Some of these positions are: Biomedical Electronics Supply Salesperson; and Test Technician Trainee. Equipment Technician (BMET); Field Service Engineer; Medical Estimated time to complete: 1 year. Equipment Sales Engineer; Clinical Laboratory Technician; and R & D Technician. The certificate can be the basis for continued study and COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: attainment of an associate’s degree. ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 ELECTRN 004* Fundamentals of Electronics I 4 Estimated time to complete: 2 years. ELECTRN 006* Fundamentals of Electronics II 4 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: ELECTRN 020* Electronic Circuits I 4 ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 ELECTRN 054 Computer Logic 4 ELECTRN 004* Fundamentals of Electronics I 4 ELECTRN 006* Fundamentals of Electronics II 4 Total: 19 ELECTRN 020* Electronic Circuits I 4 ELECTRN 034 Introduction to Biomedical Electronics 3 ELECTRN 036* Biophysical Measurements I 4 ELECTRN 038* Biophysical Measurements II 4 ELECTRN 054 Computer Logic 4 ENGINEERING COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: ENGINEERING (AS) ELECTRN 022* Electronic Circuits II (4) ELECTRN 064* Technical Computer Applications (4) (Program Code 090100, State Code 02954) ELECTRN 113 Computer Networking (4) The AS Degree in Engineering, is designed to prepare students with ELECTRN 941 Cooperative Education-Electronics (4) the goal of transfer. The Engineering degree at a 4-year college is a high-unit major and it may not be possible to satisfy all lower division Total: 34 major requirements prior to transfer. Students interested in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering are candidates for this degree. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ELECTRONICS COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: TECHNICIAN ARC 172 Architectural Drawing I 3 (Program Code 093402, State Code 10758) ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering, and Technology 2 ENG GEN 131* Statics 3 This certificate leads to positions such as: Electronics Technician; Field ENG GEN 151* Materials of Engineering 3 Service Technician; Field Service Engineer; Test Technician; Flight- MATH 261* Calculus I 5 line Technician; Broadcast Technician; Quality Control Technician; and T & M 031 Machine Shop Practice II 3 Electronics Manufacturers Technician. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. Total: 19 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRN 004* Fundamentals of Electronics I 4 MANAGEMENT (AS) ELECTRN 006* Fundamentals of Electronics II 4 (Program Code 095700, State Code 21326) ELECTRN 020* Electronics Circuits I 4 ELECTRN 022* Electronics Circuits II 4 The Sustainable Construction Management Degree is designed to ELECTRN 034 Introduction to Biomedical Electronics 3 prepare the students to become qualified for employment in the field ELECTRN 054 Computer Logic 4 of general construction management, with additional emphasis on ELECTRN 109 Computer Hardware 4 sustainable methods and materials that are energy smart, renewable, COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: and environmentally friendly. The program offers up-to-date training ELECTRN 036* Biophysical Measurements I (4) and re-training in various evolving aspects of the profession, such as ELECTRN 038* Biophysical Measurements II (4) building technologies related to the use of materials from renewable ELECTRN 113 Computer Networking (4) sources, methods of construction that can create smart energy efficient ELECTRN 240* Industrial Electronics I (4) structures, emerging environmental concerns, human relations’ laws, and safety regulations. Total: 34 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: ARC 172 Architectural Drawing I 3 ARC 173* Architectural Drawing II 3 EGT 100 Introduction to Sustainable Construction Management 3 EGT 103 Code and Zoning Regulations 3 EGT 104 Cost Analysis and Estimation 3 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 ENV SCI 007 Introduction to Environmental Geology 3 MGMT 033 Human Capital Management 3

Total: 23

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MECHANICAL DRAFTING/DESIGN (AS) MATH 120* Plane Geometry 5 MATH 240* Trigonometry 3 (Program Code 095340, State Code 02958) MSCNC 114 Print Interpretation & Sketching (Blueprint I) 3 MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) 3 This degree is designed for the student who wishes to enter the NUM CON 021 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming & workforce after graduation as a mechanical or civil engineering drafter, Introduction to CAM 3 with strong coursework in AutoCAD. T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 10 REQUIRED COURSES: T & M 031 Machine Shop Practice II 3 ARC 172 Architectural Drawing I 3 EGT 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3 Total: 39 EGT 212* Applied Engineering Computer Graphics I 3 EGT 213* Introduction to AutoCAD 3 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY: MATH 120* Plane Geometry 5 METAL MACHINING (AS) MATH 240* Trigonometry 3 MSCNC 114 Print Interpretation & Sketching (Blueprint I) 3 (Program Code 095630, State Code 02960) T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 This degree is designed for the student who wishes to enter the T & M 030 Machine Shop Practice I 3 workforce after graduation with a strong background in both traditional COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: machining and in numerical control. ARC 173* Architectural Drawing II (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 12 REQUIRED COURSES: MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) (3) ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 Total: 35 MATH 125* Intermediate Algebra 5 (or any 5 unit mathematics course) MSCNC 114 Print Interpretation & Sketching (Blueprint I) 3 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: INDUSTRIAL/ MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) 3 MANUFACTURING (AS) NUM CON 021 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming & (Program Code 095602, State Code 02959) Introduction to CAM 3 NUM CON 022 Advanced Manual CNC Mill & Microcomputer Assisted Programming 3 This degree is designed for the student who wishes to enter the NUM CON 023 Computer Aided Manufacturing Programming workforce after graduation in a position such as: Drafter; Drill of CNC Equipment 3 Press Operator; Engineering Liaison; Quality Controller; Grinder; T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 Manufacturing Controller; Operations Researcher; and Lathe Operator. T & M 030 Machine Shop Practice I 3 T & M 031 Machine Shop Practice II 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 11 REQUIRED COURSES: T & M 032 Machine Shop Practice III 3 CHEM 068* Preparation for General Chemistry 5 CIS 104 Microcomputer Application Software (Formerly CO SCI 830) 4 Total: 38 EGT 211* Elementary Engineering Graphics 3 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY: MATH 120* Plane Geometry 5 MATH 240* Trigonometry 3 NUMERICAL CONTROL (AS) MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) 3 (Program Code 095631, State Code 08542) NUM CON 21 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming & Introduction to CAM 3 This degree is designed for the student who wishes to enter the T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 workforce after graduation with a strong background in all aspects of T & M 030 Machine Shop Practice I 3 numerical control. T & M 031 Machine Shop Practice II 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 12 REQUIRED COURSES: ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 Total: 38 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 ENG GEN 151 Materials of Engineering 3 MATH 125* Intermediate Algebra 5 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: MECHANICAL (or any 5 unit mathematics course) ENGINEERING (AS) MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) 3 (Program Code 095600, State Code 08541) NUM CON 021 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming & Introduction to CAM 3 This degree is designed for the student who wishes to enter the NUM CON 022 Advanced Manual CNC Mill & workforce after graduation with a strong background in AutoCAD Microcomputer Assisted Programming 3 drafting, blueprint reading, numerical control, and computer NUM CON 023 Computer Aided Manufacturing programming skills. Programming of CNC Equipment 3 T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 12 REQUIRED COURSES: T & M 030 Machine Shop Practice I 3 CIS 104 Microcomputer Application Software T & M 031 Machine Shop Practice II 3 (Formerly CO SCI 830) 4 T & M 032 Machine Shop Practice III 3 EGT 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3 EGT 212* Applied Engineering Computer Graphics I 3 ELECTRN 002 Introduction to Electronics 3 Total: 38 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 Engineering, Continued next page

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MECHANICAL DRAFTING/ CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN (Program Code 020100, State Code 08526) (Program Code 095340, State Code 21894)

This certificate is designed for the student who wants to enter the field This certificate is designed for the student who wishes to enter the as an architectural drafter. The course content is AutoCAD-based, and workforce in positions such as Drafter Tracer; Detailer Engineering Aid; will allow the student to produce a wide variety of working drawings for Drafter; and Computer Aided Drafting. both residential and commercial buildings. Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: EGT 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: EGT 212* Applied Engineering Computer Graphics I 3 ARC 172 Architectural Drawing I 3 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 ARC 173* Architectural Drawing II 3 MATH 115* Elementary Algebra 5 ARC 221* Architectural Rendering 2 MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) 3 ARC 271* Architectural Drawing III 3 T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 EGT 100 Introduction to Sustainable Construction Management 3 EGT 211* Elementary Engineering Graphics 3 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 Total: 20 MATH 115* Elementary Algebra (or higher level math course) (3-5) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Total: 22-24 (Program Code 095601, State Code 21896)

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS/ This certificate can lead to positions such as: Research Aide; DESIGN Production Aide; Design Aide; Construction Aide; Maintenance Aide; Salesperson; Detail Drafter; and Engineering Technician. (Program Code 095301, State Code 10759) Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. This certificate contains a body of courses designed to train students COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: in computer graphics applications, as used in industry. This training EGT 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3 program is continually readjusted to keep current with the newest EGT 212* Applied Engineering Computer Graphics I 3 techniques of applying computers to aid in engineering design ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 and manufacturing. Primarily this certificate prepares the student MATH 120* Plane Geometry 5 for operating CAD software in computer applications as related to MATH 240* Trigonometry 3 engineering and manufacturing. MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) 3 Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 T & M 030 Machine Shop Practice I 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: EGT 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3 EGT 212* Applied Engineering Computer Graphics I 3 Total: 26 EGT 213* Introduction to AutoCAD 3 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MANUFACTURING MATH 120* Plane Geometry 5 TECHNOLOGY: METAL MACHINING MATH 240* Trigonometry 3 (Program Code 095630, State Code 21897)

Total: 19 This certificate is designed for the student who wishes to enter the workforce in positions such as: Mill operator; Numerical Control CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGINEERING Machinist; Lathe Operator; and Numerical Control Operator. TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. (Program Code 095602, State Code 21895) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering, and Technology 2 The Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Certificate can lead to MATH 115* Elementary Algebra 5 positions such as: Drafter; Drill Press Operator; Engineering Liaison; MSCNC 114 Print Interpretation and Sketching (Blueprint I) 3 Quality Controller; Grinder; Manufacturing Controller; Operations NUM CON 021 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming & Researcher; Part Inspector; and Lathe Operator. The certificate can be Introduction to CAM 3 the basis for continued study and attainment of an associate’s degree. NUM CON 022 Adv. Manual CNC Mill & Microcomputer Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. Assisted Programming 3 T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: T & M 030 Machine Shop Practice I 3 CIS 104 Microcomputer Application Software T & M 031 Machine Shop Practice II 3 (Formerly CO SCI 830) 4 EGT 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics 3 ELECTRN 004* Fundamentals of Electronics I 4 Total: 26 ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 NUM CON 021 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming & Introduction to CAM 3 MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) 3 Engineering, Continued next page T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 T & M 030 Machine Shop Practice I 3

Total: 26 # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. 74 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MANUFACTURING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY: NUMERICAL CONTROL (Program Code 095631, State Code 21898) CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: This certificate is designed for the student who wishes to enter the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ESL MILESTONE - workforce in positions such as: Numerical Control Programmer; PATHWAY TO LANGUAGE ARTS / SPOKEN COMMUNICATION Numerical Control Machinist; and Numerical Control Machine Operator. (Program Code 493087, State Code 39583) Estimated time to complete: 2 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 10 REQUIRED COURSES: The ESL Milestone Certificate Program is designed to prepare English CIS 104 Microcomputer Application Software Language learners (ELLs) for the academic rigor of degree-applicable (Formerly CO SCI 830) 4 coursework in various Guided Pathways Meta Majors. Students ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, Engineering and Technology 2 completing these certificates have achieved academic English listening MATH 115* Elementary Algebra 5 and speaking skills at an advanced, post-secondary level; they have MSCNC 114 Print Interpretation and Sketching (Blueprint I) 3 also achieved success in prerequisite or introductory coursework in a MSCNC 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection (Blueprint II) 3 variety of degree, certificate, or general education pathways. These NUM CON 021 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe Programming two elements combine to demonstrate significant achievement of a & Introduction to CAM 3 milestone along their pathways to degrees, certificates, or transfer. To NUM CON 022 Adv. Manual CNC Mill & Microcomputer earn a certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed Assisted Programming 3 with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of all major course work NUM CON 023 Computer Aided Manufacturing Programming must be completed at Valley College. of CNC Equipment 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: T & M 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Practice 4 E.S.L. 006C College ESL VI: Listening and Speaking 3 T & M 030 Machine Shop Practice I 3 E.S.L. 006A College ESL VI: Writing and Grammar 6 E.S.L. 008 Advanced ESL Composition 6 Total: 33 COMM 101 Public Speaking 3 OR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE COMM 102 Oral Communication II 3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LIST A: SELECT 1: (Program Code 095700, State Code 21327) COUNSEL 001 Introduction to College 1 LIB SCI 101 College Research Skills 1 The Sustainable Construction Management Certificate is designed to prepare the students to become qualified for employment in the field Total: 19 of general construction management, with additional emphasis on sustainable methods and materials that are energy smart, renewable, CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ESL MILESTONE - and environmentally friendly. The program offers up-to-date training and re-training in various evolving aspects of the profession, such as PATHWAY TO LANGUAGE ARTS / WRITTEN COMMUNICATION building technologies related to the use of materials from renewable (Program Code 493087, State Code 39584) sources, methods of construction that can create smart energy efficient structures, emerging environmental concerns, human relations’ laws, The Guided Pathways ESL Milestone Certificate Program is designed and safety regulations. to prepare English Language learners (ELLs) for the academic Estimated time to complete: 1 year. rigor of degree-applicable coursework in various Guided Pathways Meta Majors. Students completing these certificates have achieved COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: academic English reading and writing skills at an advanced, post- ARC 172 Architectural Drawing I 3 secondary level; they have also achieved success in prerequisite or ARC 173* Architectural Drawing II 3 introductory coursework in a variety of degree, certificate, or general EGT 100 Introduction to Sustainable education pathways. These two elements combine to demonstrate Construction Management 3 significant achievement of a milestone along their pathways to degrees, EGT 103 Code and Zoning Regulations 3 certificates, or transfer. To earn a certificate, students must complete the EGT 104 Cost Analysis and Estimation 3 required courses as listed with a minimum grade of “C.” At least 50% of ENG GEN 101 Introduction to Science, all major course work must be completed at Valley College.. Engineering and Technology 2 ENV SCI 007 Introduction to Environmental Geology 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: MGMT 033 Human Capital Management 3 E.S.L. 006B College ESL VI: Reading and Vocabulary 3 E.S.L. 006A College ESL VI: Writing and Grammar 6 E.S.L. 008 Advanced ESL Composition 6 Total: 23 ENGLISH 101 College Reading and Composition 3 LIST A: SELECT 1: ENGLISH COUNSEL 001 Introduction to College 1 LIB SCI 101 College Research Skills 1 For the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree see page 48. Total: 19

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Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 75 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES ETHNIC STUDIES CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: ETHNIC STUDIES (AA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FIRE TECHNOLOGY (Program Code 213300, State Code 21901) (Program Code 220300, State Code 02983) The Certificate of Achievement is designed for students desiring to An Associate’s degree in Ethnic Studies provides students with complete the “core” curriculum of the discipline in order to prepare for theoretical frameworks through which they are able to explore, entry level or promotional employment positions within the Fire Service. examine, and analyze the study of a wide array of ethnic groups in the This certificate can lead to positions such as: Fire Fighter, Forest Fire United States. Students will build skills at communicating with diverse Fighter, Fire Inspector, and Arson Investigator. The classes included in audiences and examining multiple sources of information and data. the certificate are also the five “core” classes that are required for the This degree equips students to enter a multi-ethnic workforce and more Associate’s degree in Fire Technology. effectively work toward social justice. Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: AFRO AM 004 The African-American in the History COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: of the United States I 3 FIRETEK 201 Fire Protection Organization 3 AFRO AM 005 The African-American in the History FIRETEK 202 Fire Prevention 3 of the United States II 3 FIRETEK 203 Fire Protection CHICANO 007 The Mexican-American in the History Equipment & Systems 3 of the United States I 3 FIRETEK 204 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 CHICANO 008 The Mexican-American in the History FIRETEK 205 Fire Behavior & Combustion 3 of the United States II 3 ADM JUS 911 Cooperative Education JEWISH 001 The Jew in America 3 - Administrators of Justice 1 JEWISH 025 The History of the Jewish People 3 COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: Total: 16 AFRO AM 002 The African-American in Contemporary Urban Society (3) AFRO AM 020 African-American Literature I (3) CHICANO 002 The Mexican-American in Contemporary Society (3) CHICANO 044# Mexican Civilization (3) FOREIGN LANGUAGES HISTORY 020 History of California and the Pacific Coast (3) FOREIGN LANGUAGES (AA) JEWISH 002 The Jewish Religious Heritage (3) JEWISH 010# Hebrew Civilization II (3) (Program Code 110100, State Code 02964) JEWISH 027 Holocaust: A Prototype of Genocide (3) SOC 002 American Social Problems (3) This degree is an alternative to the individual language majors of SOC 011 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) French, German, Italian, and Spanish, and is especially suitable for those students with prior instruction in a foreign language. The student must complete Semester 4 or higher in a primary language, Total: 24 demonstrating effective skills in the four major areas of language study (reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension) in that language, as well as cultural proficiency. The student must also complete two sequential courses in a secondary language, demonstrating a minimum of advanced elementary language and cultural knowledge in that FIRE TECHNOLOGY language. FIRE TECHNOLOGY (AS) REQUIRED COURSES: (Program Code 213300, State Code 02981) Semester 4 or higher in a primary language 5 Two classes in a sequence in a secondary language 10 Students earning the Fire Technology AS Degree have obtained skills LING 001 Introduction to Language and Linguistics 3 for entry-level and promotional employment in the fire services.This degree can lead to positions such as: Fire Fighter, Forest Fire Fighter, Total: 18 Fire Inspector, and Arson Investigator. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: FIRETEK 201 Fire Protection Organization 3 FIRETEK 202 Fire Prevention 3 FIRETEK 203 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3 FIRETEK 204 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 FIRETEK 205 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: FIRETEK 27 Wildland Firefighter (4) FIRETEK 96 Emergency Medical Technician (8)

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76 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES FRENCH GENERAL STUDIES FRENCH (AA) Students planning to transfer are cautioned that the curriculum for (Program Code 110200, State Code 02965) each of the options below may not provide for completion of the lower division requirements for transfer. Students should consult This degree provides a solid foundation in the study of French and will with a counselor for specific information regarding an intended enable students to demonstrate effective skills in the four major areas major if transfer is a goal. of language study (reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension). Students will examine the historical and cultural heritage of various GENERAL STUDIES: ARTS (AA) French-speaking nations, and understand the role that they play (Program Code 490103, State Code 18169) in the global society. This degree can provide the basis for further undergraduate education in modern languages, humanities, cultural and This program represents a broad based degree in the arts. The courses global studies. emphasize analysis and appreciation of art in terms of historical COMPLETE 3-4 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: perspectives, aesthetic, and cultural importance. FRENCH 001 Elementary French I (5) REQUIREMENTS FRENCH 002* Elementary French II (5) FRENCH 003* Intermediate French I (5) Complete at least 18 units of coursework listed below plus one additional course from the performance/studio area. FRENCH 004* Intermediate French II (5) FRENCH 005* Advanced French I (5) COMPLETE 6 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: FRENCH 006* Advanced French II (5) ART 101 Survey of Art History I (3) FRENCH 021 Fundamentals of French I (3) ART 102 Survey of Art History II (3) FRENCH 022* Fundamentals of French II (3) ART 103 Art Appreciation I (3) ART 105 History of Asian Art (3) 3-5 UNITS CHOSEN FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: ART 109 The Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America (3) FRENCH 010 French Civilization (3) ART 115 History of Modern Art (3) FRENCH 025 French & Francophone Short Story in Translation (3) ART 116 History of Women and Art (3) FRENCH 063 Intermediate French Conversation I (2) ART 125 History of Photography I (3) FRENCH 064 Intermediate French Conversation II (2) BRDCSTG 026 TV-Film Aesthetics (3) FRENCH 066 Advance French Conversation I (2) CINEMA 102 Film Genres (3) LING 001 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) CINEMA 103 Diversity in Cinema (3) CINEMA 104 History of Documentary Film (3) Total: 18-21 CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures (3) CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures (3) DANCEST 805 History and Appreciation of Dance (3) HUMAN 003 The Arts of Contemporary Society (3) MUSIC 101 Fundamentals of Music (3) MUSIC 111 Music Appreciation I (3) MUSIC 121* Music History and Literature I (3) MUSIC 122* Music History and Literature II (3) MUSIC 136 Music in American Culture (3) MUSIC 141 Jazz Appreciation (3) THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater (3) THEATER 110 History of the World Theater I (3) THEATER 112 History of World Theater II (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: ART 201 Drawing I (3) ART 204* Life Drawing I (3) ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design (3) ART 600 Typography I (3) ART 604* Graphic Design I (3) ART 700 Introduction to Sculpture (3) ART 708 Introduction to Ceramics (3) CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production Workshop (3) DANCEST 801 Modern Dance I (3) MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I (2) MUSIC 411 Elementary Voice I (2) MUSIC 650 Beginning Guitar (2) MUSIC 651 Classical Guitar I (2) THEATER 270 Beginning Acting (3)

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Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 77 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES

GENERAL STUDIES: NATURAL SCIENCE (AA) GENERAL STUDIES: SOCIAL AND (Program Code 490104, State Code 18170) BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (AA) (Program Code 490105, State Code 18171) This program represents a broad based degree in the natural sciences. These courses examine the physical universe, its life forms, This program represents a broad based degree in the social and and its natural phenomena. Emphasis is placed on students using behavioral sciences. These courses emphasize the perspective, methodologies of science as an investigative tool. concepts, theories and methodologies of the discipline typically found REQUIREMENTS in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the social and Complete 18 units of coursework listed below with at least one course from the behavioral sciences. Students will study about themselves and others Physical Sciences and at least one from the Biological Sciences. At least one course as members of a larger society. requiring laboratory work must be completed. Lab courses, marked by the symbol ‡, REQUIREMENTS cannot apply unless the lecture courses that are their prerequisite or corequisite are also taken. Complete 18 units of coursework from the list below. 12 units must be from the Social and Behavioral Science category; 3 units must be from the American Institutions PHYSICAL SCIENCES (COMPLETE AT LEAST 1 COURSE) category; and 3 additional units may be from either category. ASTRON 001 Elementary Astronomy (3) ASTRON 005‡* Fundamentals of Astronomy Laboratory (1) SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: CHEM 051 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (5) COMPLETE AT LEAST 4 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: CHEM 068* Preparation for General Chemistry (5) ANTHRO 102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology (3) CHEM 101* General Chemistry I (5) ANTHRO 103 Archaeology: Reconstructing the Human Past (3) CHEM 102* General Chemistry II (5) ANTHRO 104 Human Language and Communication (3) ENV SCI 001 Introduction to Environmental Science (3) BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting (3) ENV SCI 007# Introduction to Environmental Geology (3) CHICANO 007 The Mexican-American in the History of ENV SCI 022* The Human Environment: Physical Processes Lab (2) The United States I (3) GEOG 001 Physical Geography (3) CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development (3) GEOG 003# Introduction to Weather and Climate (3) CH DEV 042 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3) GEOG 015‡* Physical Geography Laboratory (2) COMM 122 Intercultural Communication (3) GEOG 017 Physical Geography and Laboratory (5) ECON 001 Principles of Economics I (3) GEOLOGY 001 Physical Geology (3) ECON 002* Principles of Economics II (3) GEOLOGY 006‡* Physical Geology Laboratory (1) ECON 030 Comparative Economic Systems (3) GEOLOGY 010# Introduction to Environmental Geology (3) ECON 040 History of Economic Thought (3) OCEANO 001 Introduction to Oceanography (3) ECON 060 Economics and the Environment (3) OCEANO 010‡* Physical Oceanography Laboratory (1) ENVSTDS 101 Introduction to Environmental Studies (3) PHYS SC 001 Physical Science I (3) GEOG 002 Cultural Elements of Geography (3) PHYS SC 014‡* Physical Science Laboratory (1) GEOG 009 People and the Earth’s Ecosystem (3) PHYSICS 006* General Physics I (4) GEOG 014 Geography of California (3) PHYSICS 007* General Physics II (4) GEOG 045 Food and Culture (3) PHYSICS 037* Physics for Engineers and Scientists I (5) HISTORY 001 Introduction to Western Civilization I (3) PHYSICS 038* Physics for Engineers and Scientists II (5) HISTORY 002 Introduction to Western Civilization II (3) HISTORY 086 Introduction to World Civilization I (3) BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (COMPLETE AT LEAST ONE COURSE) HUMAN 006 Great People, Great Ages (3) ANATOMY 001* Introduction to Human Anatomy (4) HUMAN 008 Great Women in the Humanities (3) ANTHRO 101 Human Biological Evolution (3) JEWISH 025 The History of the Jewish People (3) ANTHRO 111‡* Laboratory in Human Biological Evolution (2) JOURNAL 105 Mass Communications (3) BIOLOGY 003 Introduction to Biology (4) LAW 003 Civil Rights and the Law (3) BIOLOGY 006* General Biology I (5) POL SCI 002 Modern World Governments (3) BIOLOGY 007* General Biology II (5) POL SCI 005 The History of Western Political Thought (3) BIOLOGY 022 Marine Biology (4) POL SCI 007 Contemporary World Affairs (3) BIOLOGY 040* The Science of Biotechnology (3) PSYCH 001 General Psychology I (3) MICRO 020* General Microbiology (4) PSYCH 011* Child Psychology (3) PHYSIOL 001* Introduction to Human Physiology (4) PSYCH 012* Adolescent Psychology (3) PSYCH 002* Biological Psychology (3) PSYCH 013* Social Psychology (3) PSYCH 014* Abnormal Psychology (3) Total: 18 PSYCH 041* Life-Span Psychology: From Infancy to Old Age (3) SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology (3) SOC 002 American Social Problems (3) SOC 003 Crime and Delinquency (3) SOC 004 Sociological Analysis (3) SOC 011 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) SOC 012 Marriage and Family Life (3) SOC 021 Human Sexuality (3) SOC 025 Drugs and Culture (3) SOC 031 Sociology of Gender (3)

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78 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS: GEOGRAPHY COMPLETE AT LEAST ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: AFRO AM 004 The African-American in the History of For the Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree see page 49. the United States I (3) AFRO AM 005 The African-American in the History of the United States II (3) GEOGRAPHY (AA) CHICANO 008 The Mexican-American in the History of (Program Code 220600, State Code 02986) the United States II (3) ECON 010 Economic History of the United States (3) This degree provides a spatially-focused and integrative approach HISTORY 005 History of the Americas I (3) to the study of the Earth, the environment, and human/environment HISTORY 006 History of the Americas II (3) interaction at local, regional and global scales. The AA degree in HISTORY 011 Political and Social History of the United States Geography may prepare you for career specializations including global to 1877 (3) studies/globalization, human population growth and development HISTORY 012 Political and Social History of the Unites States studies, environmental policy, pollution, global warming, and from 1865 (3) urbanization. HISTORY 020 History of the California and the Pacific Coast (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: POL SCI 001 The Government of the United States (3) GEOG 001 Physical Geography 3 GEOG 002 Cultural Elements of Geography 3 Total: 18 GEOG 003# Introduction to Weather and Climate 3 GEOG 0015* Physical Geography Laboratory 2 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: COMPLETE 3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CSU GENERAL EDUCATION GEOG 009 People and the Earth’s Ecosystem (3) BREADTH GEOG 014 Geography of California (3) GEOG 030 Managing Natural Resources (3) (Program Code 490112, State Code 17958) GEOG 045 Food and Culture (3) GEOLOGY 001 Physical Geology (3) The Certificate of Achievement in CSU Breadth is intended for students OCEANO 001 Introduction to Oceanography (3) who will transfer to a CSU. Completion of the pattern of courses listed below will satisfy lower division general education requirements at any CSU. However, completion of the Certificate requirements is not Total: 20 an admission requirement nor does it guarantee admission to a CSU. Consult a Valley College counselor before taking courses outside Valley College to be used on this CSU general education plan, particularly if taking courses elsewhere in the LA College District. Every community GEOLOGY college may apply its courses differently on general education, even if the course has the same course number and title. For the Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer Degree see page 49. REQUIRED COURSES: Complete each area required for CSU Certification as indicated on pages 32-33. GEOLOGY (AS) (Program Code 191400, State Code 08560) Total: 39 Physical Geology is a detailed study of the origin and composition of CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN INTERSEGMENTAL the earth, the processes acting to modify the earth’s surface, and the phenomena that catastrophically affect humans and their environment GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER (IGETC) such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and floods. (Program Code 490113, State Code 17959) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: GEOLOGY 001 Physical Geology 3 The Certificate of Achievement in Intersegmental General Education GEOLOGY 006* Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is intended for students who will transfer CHEM 101* General Chemistry I 5 to a UC or CSU. Completion of the pattern of courses listed below CHEM 102* General Chemistry II 5 will satisfy lower division general education requirements. However, completion of the Certificate requirements is not an admission CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PHYSICS SEQUENCES: requirement nor does it guarantee admission to a UC or CSU. SEQUENCE A PHYSICS 037* Physics for Engineers and Scientists I (5) REQUIRED COURSES: PHYSICS 038* Physics for Engineers and Scientists II (5) Complete each area required for certification of IGETC completion as indicated on PHYSICS 039* Physics for Engineers and Scientists III (5) pages 27-29. SEQUENCE B PHYSICS 006* General Physics I (4) Total: 37-39 PHYSICS 007* General Physics II (4) COMPLETE 7–14 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES TO COMPLETE 36 TOTAL UNITS. A lab course cannot apply unless lecture course is also taken. BIOLOGY 007* General Biology II (5) MATH 261* Calculus I (5) OCEANO 001 Introduction to Oceanography (3) OCEANO 010* Physical Oceanography Laboratory (1) STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences (4)

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Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 79 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES GERMAN HISTORY 006 History of the Americas II (3) SEQUENCE B GERMAN (AA) HISTORY 011 Political and Social History of the (Program Code 110300, State Code 08555) United States to 1877 (3) HISTORY 012 Political and Social History of the This degree provides solid foundation in the study of German for those United States from 1865 (3) wishing to continue their education in languages. Students will be able COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: to demonstrate effective skills in the four major areas of language study HISTORY 007 The World’s Great Religions (3) (reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension), and demonstrate HISTORY 020 History of California and the Pacific Coast (3) knowledge of the global society, and the role of Germany and of the HUMAN 006 Great People, Great Ages (3) German language and culture in the contemporary world. HUMAN 008 Great Women in the Humanities (3) COMPLETE 3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: GERMAN 001 Elementary German I (5) Total: 18 GERMAN 002* Elementary German II (5) GERMAN 003* Intermediate German I (5) GERMAN 004* Intermediate German II (5) GERMAN 005* Advanced German I (5) HUMANITIES COMPLETE 3–5 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: HUMANITIES (AA) GERMAN 008* Conversational German (2) LING 001 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) (Program Code 490300, State Code 02989) The Humanities Program is interdisciplinary and involves critical and Total: 18-20 comparative study of philosophy, religion, literature, and the visual and performing arts across human cultures in different times and places. Students will examine the art, literature, ideas, movements, HEALTH SCIENCE and individuals that have helped to define values, civilizations, and the human condition. Study of the Humanities provides a solid fundamental DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: preparation for careers in the arts and education. This degree can serve as the basis for further undergraduate education in humanities. Please refer to page 88-89 for the Nursing major and pages 92-93 for COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: the Respiratory Therapy major. HUMAN 001 Cultural Patterns of Western Civilization 3 HUMAN 003 The Arts of Contemporary Society 3 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: HUMAN 030 The Beginnings of Civilization 3 PLUS ONE COURSE CHOSEN FROM EACH OF THE THREE Please refer to page 92-93 for the Respiratory Therapy Certificate CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW: program. The Arts ART 101 Survey of Art History I (3) ART 102 Survey of Art History II (3) ENGLISH 203* World Literature I (3) HEBREW STUDIES ENGLISH 204* World Literature II (3) MUSIC 121* Music History and Literature I (3) See Religious Studies. MUSIC 122* Music History and Literature II (3) THEATER 110 History of the World Theater (3) Additional Civilization Courses HISTORY 001 Introduction to Western Civilization I (3) HISTORY 002 Introduction to Western Civilization II (3) HUMAN 002 Studies in Selected Cultures (3) HISTORY HUMAN 006 Great Men, Great Eras (3) HUMAN 008 Great Women in the Humanities (3) For the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree see page 50. Religious and Philosophical Ideas PHILOS 001 Introduction to Philosophy (3) HISTORY (AA) PHILOS 012 History of Greek Philosophy (3) (Program Code 220500, State Code 02985) PHILOS 014 History of Modern European Philosophy (3)

The History Program includes courses that examine the people, Total: 18 institutions, ideas, and events of the past and present. The study of History contributes to cultural literacy and develops critical thinking skills. Historical study provides a fundamental preparation for careers such as law, government, and education. This degree can serve as the basis for further undergraduate education in history. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES: HISTORY 001 Introduction to Western Civilization I 3 HISTORY 002 Introduction to Western Civilization II 3 CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCES: SEQUENCE A HISTORY 005 History of the Americas I (3)

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80 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES ITALIAN JOURNALISM: NEWSPAPER (AA) ITALIAN (AA) (Program Code 060202, State Code 02950) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: (Program Code 110400, State Code 02966) ART 619 Advertising Photo/Graphics II 4 This degree provides solid foundation in the study of Italian for those JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing News 3 wishing to continue their education in languages. Students will be able JOURNAL 105 Mass Communications 3 to demonstrate effective skills in the four major areas of language study JOURNAL 106 Mechanics of Expression 3 (reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension), and demonstrate JOURNAL 202* Advanced Newswriting 3 knowledge of the global society, and the role of Italy and of the Italian JOURNAL 218-1* Practical Editing I 3 language and culture in the contemporary world. Total: 19 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 1 REQUIRED COURSE: LING 001 Introduction to Language and Linguistics 4 COMPLETE 3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: JOURNALISM: PHOTOJOURNALISM (AA) ITALIAN 001 Elementary Italian I (5) (Program Code 060203, State Code 08534) ITALIAN 002* Elementary Italian II (5) ITALIAN 003* Intermediate Italian I (5) An Associate in Arts degree in Photojournalism provides a foundation ITALIAN 004* Intermediate Italian II (5) for students who wish to transfer or find employment in entry level ITALIAN 005* Advanced Italian I (5) positions as staff photographers or freelance photojournalist. At the completion of this program, students have gained demonstrable Total: 19 understanding of photography/ photojournalism principles and techniques. They also gain hands-on experience with cameras, lighting equipment and state-of-art computers and imaging software. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: JEWISH STUDIES JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing News 3 JOURNAL 105 Mass Communications 3 JEWISH STUDIES (AA) PHOTO 011* Advanced Photography 4 (Program Code 220301, State Code 08563) PHOTO 020 Beginning Photojournalism 4 PHOTO 021* News Photography 4 This degree enables students to appreciate the rich culture and heritage PHOTO 101 Beginning Digital Photography (3) of the Jewish people from the biblical epoch to the contemporary modern experience; to help students understand the Jewish contribution COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: to world culture in general and to Western culture in particular; and to ART 125 History of Photography I 3 develop the skills to read and interpret relevant sources. This degree JOURNAL 218-1 Practical Editing I 3 will help prepare students for upper division coursework in Jewish PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography (3) Studies. Total: 24 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: HEBREW 001 Elementary Hebrew I 5 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: HEBREW 002 Elementary Hebrew II 5 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM: MAGAZINE JEWISH 002 The Jewish Religious Heritage 3 (Program Code 060201, State Code 21884) JEWISH 025 The History of the Jewish People 3 PHILOS 035 Judaism, Christianity & Islam 3 A Certificate of Achievement in Journalism: Magazine provides a foundation for students who wish to seek positions such as: article writer, magazine editor, speech writer, in-house publications editor, Total: 19 writer for on-line publications and proof reader. Estimated time to complete: 1 year. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: JOURNAL 043 Public Relations 3 JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing the News 3 JOURNALISM JOURNAL 105 Mass Communications 3 JOURNAL 106 Grammar and Communication 3 For the Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Degree see page 50. JOURNAL 108 Article Writing 3 JOURNAL 202 Advanced Newswriting 3 Students earning the Journalism AA Degrees have obtained skills for entry level employment in journalism (print, online, and photography) or for career advancement. Total: 18 JOURNALISM: MAGAZINE (AA) (Program Code 060201, State Code 08533) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: ART 619 Advertising Photo/Graphics II 4 JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing News 3 JOURNAL 105 Mass Communications 3 JOURNAL 106 Mechanics of Expression 3 JOURNAL 108 Article Writing 3 Journalism, Continued next page JOURNAL 220* Magazine Production 3

Total: 19 # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 81 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM: LIBERAL STUDIES NEWSPAPER (Program Code 060202, State Code 21885) For the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree see page 48. A Certificate of Achievement in Journalism: Newspaper, provides a foundation for students who wish to seek positions such as: newspaper LIBERAL STUDIES: MULTIPLE SUBJECT reporter, newspaper editor, public relations writer, publicist, writer for on-line publications and proof readers. TEACHER PREP (AA) Estimated time to complete: 1 year. (Program Code 490121, State Code 18168) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing News 3 The Liberal Studies Associate degree is designed to provide an JOURNAL 105 Mass Communications 3 Associate degree for the student planning to transfer to CSU Northridge JOURNAL 106 Mechanics of Expression 3 as a Liberal Studies major with a Multiple Subject Teacher Prep Option JOURNAL 202* Advanced Newswriting 3 in order to prepare for elementary school teaching. The courses listed JOURNAL 218-1 Practical Editing I 3 below are among the lower division requirements of that CSUN major. COMPLETE 6 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 10 REQUIRED COURSES: BRDCSTG 001 Fundamentals of Television and Radio Broadcasting (3) BIOLOGY 003 Introduction to Biology 4 JOURNAL 108 Article Writing (3) CH DEV 044* Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs 3 JOURNAL 220* Magazine Production (3) COMM 101 Public Speaking 3 JOURNAL 385 Directed Study-Journalism (3) ENGLISH 101* College Reading and Composition I 3 JOURNAL 911 Cooperative Education-Journalism (1) GEOG 002 Cultural Elements of Geography 3 JOURNAL 921 Cooperative Education-Journalism (2) HISTORY 086 Introduction to World Civilization I 3 JOURNAL 931 Cooperative Education-Journalism (3) MATH 215* Principles of Mathematics I 3 JOURNAL 941 Cooperative Education-Journalism (4) PHYS SC 001 Physical Science I 4 PHOTO 101 Beginning Digital Photography (3) PHYS SC 014* Physical Science Laboratory 1 POL SCI 001 The Government of the United States 3 Total: 21 CRITICAL THINKING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: PHOTOJOURNALISM COMM 105* Critical Thinking (3) ENGLISH 103* Composition and Critical Thinking (3) (Program Code 060203, State Code 21886) PHILOS 006 Logic in Practice (3) A Certificate of Achievement in Photojournalism provides a INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE comprehensive foundation for students who wish to work as visual communicators in mass media. At the completion of this program, COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: students have gained demonstrable understanding of photography/ AFRO AM 020 African American Literature I (3) photojournalism principles and techniques. They also gain hands-on CHICANO 042# Contemporary Mexican Literature (3) experience with digital cameras, lighting equipment and state-of-art ENGLISH 102* College Reading and Composition II (3) computers and imaging software. ENGLISH 203* World Literature I (3) ENGLISH 204* World Literature II (3) Estimated time to Complete: 1.5 years. ENGLISH 205* English Literature I (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: ENGLISH 206* English Literature II (3) JOURNAL 101 Collecting and Writing News 3 ENGLISH 207* American Literature I (3) JOURNAL 218-1 Practical Editing I 3 ENGLISH 208* American Literature II (3) PHOTO 011* Advanced Photography 4 PHOTO 020 Beginning Photojournalism 4 PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS PHOTO 021* News Photography 4 PHOTO 101 Beginning Digital Photography 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: ART 101 Survey of Art History I (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: ART 102 Survey of Art History II (3) ART 125 History of Photography I (3) ART 103 Art Appreciation I (3) JOURNAL 105 Mass Communications (3) ART 105 History of Asian Art (3) PHOTO 010 Beginning Photography (3) ART 109 The Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America (3) COMPLETE 3 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: MUSIC 111 Music Appreciation I (3) JOURNAL 108 Article Writing (3) JOURNAL 385 Directed Study-Journalism (3) U.S. HISTORY JOURNAL 911 Cooperative Education-Journalism (1) JOURNAL 921 Cooperative Education-Journalism (2) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: JOURNAL 931 Cooperative Education-Journalism (3) AFRO AM 004 The African-American in the History of JOURNAL 941 Cooperative Education-Journalism (4) the United States I (3) HISTORY 011 Political and Social History of the Total: 27 United States to 1877 (3) INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: ENGLISH 105 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3) LING 001 Introduction to Language and Linguistics (3)

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. Liberal Studies, Continued next page

82 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES CHILD DEVELOPMENT MEDIA ARTS COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: 3 CH DEV 001* Child Growth and Development (3) (Also See Cinema) PSYCH 011* Child Psychology (3) MEDIA ARTS: DIRECTING (AA) Total: 48 (Program Code 060101, State Code 17624) *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework. MATHEMATICS The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience For the Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree directing a cast and crew in the production of a short motion picture or see page 51. episodic project. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 MEDIART 118* Directing 3 LIST A: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production (3) LIST B: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CINEMA 115* Cinematography (3) MEDIART 115* Digital Cinematography (3)

Total: 21

Media Arts, Continued next page # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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MEDIA ARTS: POST-PRODUCTION (AA) MEDIA ARTS: SCREENWRITING (AA) (Program Code 060104, State Code 17625) (Program Code 060102, State Code 17627) *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework. *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework.

The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience in background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience writing post-production solving editing and sound design challenges in motion various screenplays from short and feature length motion pictures to picture and episodic projects. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. episodic projects. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 LIST A: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 129 Mythology, Spirituality and the Art of Story 3 CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) LIST A COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production (3) CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) LIST B: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production (3) CINEMA 110* Motion Picture Sound (3) LIST B COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 110* Digital Film Sound (3) MEDIART 130* Advanced Screenwriting (3) LIST C: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 131* Advanced Episodic Writing (3) CINEMA 120* Film Editing (3) MEDIART 120* Digital Film Editing (3) Total: 21

Total: 21 MEDIA ARTS: VISUAL EFFECTS (AA) (Program Code 061220, State Code 37296) MEDIA ARTS: PRODUCING (AA) *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework. (Program Code 060103, State Code 17626) The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework. background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience in The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough titling, 3D modeling, color grading/correction, and various other visual background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience effects for motion picture and episodic projects. Estimated time to organizing, budgeting, scheduling, marketing, promoting, and pitching complete: 2 years. motion picture and episodic projects. Estimated time to complete: 2 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: years. CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 104 Photoshop for Motion Pictures and Television 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 105* Visual Effects and Color Grading 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 CINEMA 111 Developing Content for Movies and TV 3 LIST A COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 113 Low Budget Producing 3 CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) LIST A: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production (3) CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) Total: 21 MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production (3) CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDIA ARTS: CORE Total: 21 STUDIES (Program Code 061210, State Code 37297) *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework.

The successful completion of this degree will give students a basic foundation in the aesthetics of film and media, with some experience directing a cast and crew in the production of a short motion picture or episodic project. Estimated time to complete: 1 year. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 LIST A COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production (3)

Total: 15

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDIA ARTS: DIRECTING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDIA ARTS: PRODUCING (Program Code 060101, State Code 21880) (Program Code 060103, State Code 21882) *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework. *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework.

The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience directing a cast and crew in the production of a short motion picture or organizing, budgeting, scheduling, marketing, promoting, and pitching episodic project. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. motion picture and episodic projects. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 118* Directing 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 LIST A: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CINEMA 111 Developing Content for Movies and TV 3 CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) MEDIART 113 Low Budget Producing 3 MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film Production (3) LIST A: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: LIST B: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) CINEMA 115* Cinematography (3) MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film/Video Production (3) MEDIART 115* Digital Cinematography (3) Total: 21 Total: 21 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDIA ARTS: SCREENWRITING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDIA ARTS: POST- (Program Code 060102, State Code 21883) PRODUCTION *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework. (Program Code 060104, State Code 21881) The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework. background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience writing various screenplays from short and feature length motion pictures to The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough episodic projects. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience in post-production solving editing and sound design challenges in motion COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: picture and episodic projects. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 129 Mythology, Spirituality and the Art of Story 3 MEDIART 100 The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 LIST A: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) LIST A: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film Production (3) CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film Production (3) LIST B: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 130* Advanced Screenwriting (3) LIST B: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: MEDIART 131* Advanced Episodic Writing (3) CINEMA 110* Motion Picture Sound (3) MEDIART 110* Digital Film Sound (3) Total: 21 LIST C: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CINEMA 120* Film Editing (3) MEDIART 120* Digital Film Editing (3) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDIA ARTS: VISUAL EFFECTS Total: 21 (Program Code 061220, State Code 37298) *Please see departmental flow chart for guidance on sequence of coursework.

The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough background in the aesthetics of film and media, and experience in titling, 3D modeling, color grading/correction, and various other visual effects for motion picture and episodic projects. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: CINEMA 105 History of Motion Pictures 3 CINEMA 107 Understanding Motion Pictures 3 MEDIART 100 he Entertainment Industry: Breaking In 3 MEDIART 104 Photoshop for Motion Pictures and TV 3 MEDIART 105* Visual Effects and Color Grading 3 MEDIART 116 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 LIST A: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: CINEMA 101* Beginning Film Production (3) MEDIART 101* Introduction to Digital Film Production (3)

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. Total: 21

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COMPLETE 4 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: (COURSES MAY BE MUSIC REPEATED): MUSIC 501 College Choir (1) For the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree see page 51. MUSIC 531 Philharmonic Choir (1) MUSIC 563 Chamber Singers (1.5) COMMERCIAL MUSIC (AA) MUSIC 721 Orchestra (1) MUSIC 751 Wind Ensemble (1) (Program Code 100500, State Code 08545) MUSIC 771 Guitar Ensemble (1) Students earning the Commercial Music AA Degree have obtained COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: skills for entry-level employment in the music industry or for career MUSIC 111 Music Appreciation I (3) advancement. Music 101 is not part of the degree but is a prerequisite MUSIC 136 Music in American Culture (3) for courses in the degree. Students are strongly encouraged to MUSIC 137 Music as a Business (3) complete Music 101 early in their academic program. MUSIC 141 Jazz Appreciation (3) MUSIC 161 Introduction to Music Technology (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 13 REQUIRED COURSES: MUSIC 165 Introduction to Recording Arts (3) MUSIC 137 Music As A Business 3 MUSIC 205* Commercial Harmony I (3) MUSIC 141 Jazz Appreciation 3 MUSIC 206* Commercial Harmony II (3) MUSIC 161 Introduction to Music Technology 3 MUSIC 271 Songwriters' Workshop (3) MUSIC 165 Introduction to Recording Arts 3 MUSIC 281* Commercial Music Techniques I (3) MUSIC 205* Commercial Harmony I 3 MUSIC 206* Commercial Harmony II 3 Total: 33-35 MUSIC 241 Music Notation and Copying I 1 MUSIC 242* Music Notation and Copying II 1 MUSIC 265-1* Recording Arts Workshop I 3 MUSIC 271 Songwriters’ Workshop I 3 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: MUSIC 281* Commercial Music Techniques I 3 COMMERCIAL MUSIC CERTIFICATES MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I 2 MUSIC 322* Elementary Piano II 2 The following certificates can lead to positions such as: Recording COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING (COURSES MAY BE Technician; Composer/Arranger; Music Copyist; and Musician/ REPEATED): Performer. MUSIC 501 College Choir (1) Estimated time to complete: 1- 2 years depending on certificate. MUSIC 531 Philharmonic Choir (1) MUSIC 563 Chamber Singers (1.5) MUSIC 721 Orchestra (1) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC: MUSIC 751 Wind Ensemble (1) INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL PERFORMER MUSIC 771 Guitar Ensemble (1) (Program Code 100504, State Code 11546) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: Total: 35-38 MUSIC 137 Music As a Business 3 MUSIC 200 Introduction to Music Theory 4 MUSIC (AA) MUSIC 201* Harmony I 3 MUSIC 205* Commercial Harmony I 3 (Program Code 100400, State Code 02962) MUSIC 206* Commercial Harmony II 3 MUSIC 211* Musicianship I 1 The Music AA degree can serve as the basis for further undergraduate MUSIC 212* Musicianship II 1 education in music. Music 200 is not part of the degree but is MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I 2 a prerequisite for courses in the degree. Students are strongly encouraged to complete Music 200 early in their academic program. COMPLETE 3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: (COURSES MAY BE REPEATED): MUSIC 501 College Choir (1) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 17 REQUIRED COURSES: MUSIC 531 Philharmonic Choir (1) MUSIC 121* Music History and Literature I 3 MUSIC 563 Chamber Singers (1.5) MUSIC 122* Music History and Literature II 3 MUSIC 721 Orchestra (1) MUSIC 152 Current Musical Events 1 MUSIC 751 Wind Ensemble (1) MUSIC 181 Applied Music I 0.5 MUSIC 771 Guitar Ensemble (1) MUSIC 182* Applied Music II 0.5 MUSIC 183* Applied Music III 0.5 COMPLETE 9 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: MUSIC 184* Applied Music IV 0.5 MUSIC 111 Music Appreciation I (3) MUSIC 201* Harmony I 3 MUSIC 121* Music History and Literature I (3) MUSIC 202* Harmony II 3 MUSIC 122* Music History and Literature II (3) MUSIC 203* Harmony III 3 MUSIC 141 Jazz Appreciation (3) MUSIC 211* Musicianship I 1 MUSIC 161 Introduction to Music Technology (3) MUSIC 212* Musicianship II 1 MUSIC 165 Introduction to Recording Arts (3) MUSIC 213* Musicianship III 1 MUSIC 202* Harmony II (3) MUSIC 241 Music Notation and Copying I 1 MUSIC 203* Harmony III (3) MUSIC 250-1 Music Performance Workshop I 1 MUSIC 213* Musicianship III (1) MUSIC 250-2 Music Performance Workshop II 1 MUSIC 241 Music Notation and Copying I (1) MUSIC 324* Elementary Piano IV 2 MUSIC 242* Music Notation and Copying II (1) MUSIC 265* Recording Arts Workshop (3) MUSIC 281* Commercial Music Techniques I (3)

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MUSIC 322* Elementary Piano II (2) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC: MUSIC 323* Elementary Piano III (2) MUSIC NOTATION MUSIC 324* Elementary Piano IV (2) (Program Code 100505, State Code 31399) MUSIC 411 Elementary Voice I (2) MUSIC 412* Elementary Voice II (2) Music Notation provides the student with career preparation for entry- MUSIC 413* Elementary Voice III (2) level positions in the burgeoning fields of music notation and publishing. MUSIC 414* Elementary Voice IV (2) The student will learn and apply various music notation formats using MUSIC 453* Musical Theater Repertoire for Singers (1) computer software. Students collaborate with other students within MUSIC 650 Beginning Guitar (2) the Music Department, developing partnerships indicative of those that MUSIC 651 Classical Guitar I (2) exist in a professional environment. Students benefit from the hands- MUSIC 652* Classical Guitar II (2) on approach offered by Commercial Music faculty, with labs being a MUSIC 653* Classical Guitar III (2) primary source of learning. MUSIC 654* Classical Guitar IV (2) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: Total: 32-33.5 MUSIC 101 Fundamentals of Music 3 MUSIC 137 Music as a Business 3 MUSIC 161 Introduction to Music Technology 3 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC: MUSIC 241 Music Notation and Copying I 1 JAZZ STUDIES MUSIC 242* Music Notation and Copying II 1 (Program Code 100500, State Code 31765) MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I 2

The Jazz Studies certificate provides the student with career Total: 13 preparation for entry-level positions in the growing field of jazz studies. Students gain requisite skill sets, including mastery of jazz theory CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC: and techniques. Students collaborate with other students, arranging and performing jazz in a variety of situations, developing partnerships MUSIC TECHNOLOGY indicative of those that exist in a professional environment. Students (Program Code 100502, State Code 08546) benefit from the hands-on approach offered by Commercial Music faculty, with labs and ensembles being a primary source of both direct The Music Technology certificate provides the student with career and collateral learning. preparation for entry level positions in the growing field of music technology. Students benefit from the hands-on approach offered by Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. Commercial Music faculty with labs being a primary source of both COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: direct and collateral learning. MUSIC 137 Music as a Business 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: MUSIC 141 Jazz Appreciation 3 MUSIC 101 Fundamentals of Music 3 MUSIC 205* Commercial Harmony I 3 MUSIC 137 Music as a Business 3 MUSIC 206* Commercial Harmony II 3 MUSIC 161 Introduction to Music Technology 3 MUSIC 281* Commercial Techniques I 3 MUSIC 165 Introduction to Recording Arts 3 MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I 2 MUSIC 241 Music Notation and Copying I 1 MUSIC 322* Elementary Piano II 2 MUSIC 265-1 Recording Arts Workshop I 3 MUSIC 780 Jazz Combo Workshop 1 MUSIC 270 DJ Workshop 3 MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I 2 Total: 20 Total: 21 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC: MUSIC ARRANGING (Program Code 100503, State Code 11545)

The Certificate of Achievement in Music Arranging is designed for students pursuing careers in this field. The Certificate of Achievement in Music Arranging provides students with skills in music theory, ear- training, notation and arranging techniques, and music software used in the associated fields of Media Arts, Art, Dance and Theater. Students enjoy the hands-on approach offered by Commercial Music faculty. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 11 REQUIRED COURSES: MUSIC 137 Music as a Business 3 MUSIC 141 Jazz Appreciation 3 MUSIC 161 Introduction to Music Technology 3 MUSIC 205* Commercial Harmony I 3 MUSIC 206* Commercial Harmony II 3 MUSIC 241 Music Notation and Copying I 1 MUSIC 242* Music Notation and Copying II 1 MUSIC 271' Songwriters' Workshop I 3 MUSIC 281* Commercial Music Techniques I 3 MUSIC 282* Commercial Music Techniques II 3 MUSIC 321 Elementary Piano I 2

Total: 28

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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5. Apply to the Nursing Program during the application period. NURSING Students must bring the “Evaluation of Transcripts for Nursing REGISTERED NURSE (AS) Program Prerequisites” signed form to the Nursing Department, (Program Code 123010, State Code 02969) Allied Health and Science Room 100.

Students entering the Nursing program must follow the LACCD GE Plan SELECTION PROCESS in the catalog.

REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM ■ Nursing Program application and transcripts will be evaluated using the criteria from the Chancellor’s Office Validation Study. The Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program is approved by The Chancellor’s Office Validation Study is based on predicting the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) www.rn.ca.gov and student success in the nursing program. The Chancellor’s Office accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Validation Study evaluates the student’s overall grade point (ACEN) www.acenursing.org. The nursing program is designed to average (GPA of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and English, prepare graduates to function at entry level Registered Nurses in the and the repetitions of Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology. Health Care delivery system. This evaluation criterion establishes a “cut score”. Students must receive a cut score of 80 or above on the Chancellor’s Office The Nursing Program is comprised of 39.5 units of Nursing Theory and Validation Study to be considered for admission into the nursing Clinical experience plus approximately 31 units of science and general program. education courses. Clinical experiences are provided in hospitals and various health care facilities in the community. The clinical experience ■ Students who successfully receive a cut score of 80 or above correlates with classroom teaching of nursing theory, skills laboratory on the Chancellor’s Office Validation Study will be required to practicum, computer assisted instruction (CAI), and simulation. submit their “TEAS” (Test of Essential Academic Skills) admission Students who complete the BRN requirements and the college degree examination results. Students who have previously taken the requirements will receive an Associate Degree of Science in Nursing. TEAS exam must call ATI to submit results to LAVC. Only the Students are encouraged to complete the degree requirements (i.e. FIRST score received on the TEAS will be accepted. Students attain graduation status) before taking the National Council Licensure who have not taken the TEAS examination will be invited to take Examination (NCLEX) www.ncsbn.org. the examination on campus. The “ATI TEAS,” effective August 2016, admission examination consists of 170 questions, proctored, REQUIRED STEPS TO APPLY TO THE NURSING PROGRAM standardized assessment which evaluates each student on skills In order to obtain a Program Application, the following steps MUST be in reading, math, science, and English language. Students may completed well in advance of the application filing period: prepare for the “TEAS” admission examination by purchasing from the bookstore the TEAS Pre-Test Study Manual prior to taking the 1. All students except current and returning LAVC students need admission examination. The minimum required “TEAS” score is to submit a college application to the LAVC Admissions Office. 62% to pass. International students must first apply to the International Student Program. ■ If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of seats available for entrance into the nursing program a random drawing 2. All U.S. transcripts outside of the Los Angeles Community College of the eligible applicants is conducted. District (LACCD) must be mailed directly from the college attended to the LAVC Admissions Office. Hand-carried U.S. transcripts of ■ All applicants will receive a letter of acceptance or denial from the any kind are NOT acceptable. Students must confirm with the nursing department by email after the process is completed. Counseling office that transcripts have arrived prior to making a ■ Students accepted into the nursing program must return an counseling appointment. acceptance card by the posted date or their seat will be given to 3. All transcripts outside of the U.S. must be evaluated according to the next eligible applicant. the following procedures: ■ All students not selected into the Nursing Program may reapply the ■ Must complete 12 units with a “C” average within the LACCD next application period if they wish to be considered again; there is prior to submitting any petition for credit. No waiting list.

■ Submit foreign transcripts to an LAVC approved ■ NO application will be kept on file and all applications will be foreign transcripts evaluation service to obtain credit destroyed. recommendations.

■ LAVC will not accept foreign transcript credit conferred by another college toward program prerequisites.

■ Submit to the college’s Petitions Committee a sealed copy of the evaluation service’s credit recommendations along with a petition for approval of credit. Credit approval by the Petitions Committee is NOT automatic (see a counselor for details).

4. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to evaluate your transcripts well in advance of the application deadline and only after completion of Steps 1 through 3. The counselor will provide students with a signed “Evaluation of transcripts for Nursing Program Prerequisites” form verifying that all nursing program prerequisites are completed with a “C” or better. Nursing, Continued next page

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NURSING PROGRAM PREREQUISITES All nursing courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to be eligible to apply for NCLEX-RN examination. 1. ANATOMY 001*, minimum of: (4 semester units or 6 quarter units) GRADUATION 2. PHYSIOL 001*, minimum of: (4 semester units or 6 quarter units.) Please refer to the LACCD GE Plan in this catalog. Only students who 3. MICRO 020 -or- an equivalent General Microbiology course with meet degree requirements are considered graduates. Degree students lab minimum of: (4 semester units or 6 quarter units). must petition to graduate. Petitions may be obtained in the Graduation 4. PSYCH 001 minimum of: (3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units). Office. It is recommended that students petition during the third semester so that if there are problems they can be rectified during the fourth semester 5. PSYCH 041* minimum of: (3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units). whenever possible.

6. ENGLISH 101* minimum of: (3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units). STUDENT DISCIPLINE Students in the nursing program are subject to the LACCD Student Code 7. One college Chemistry course with a lab, CHEM 051 or equivalent, of Conduct. Violations of the code of conduct may result in suspension or (or one year High School Chemistry with a lab). expulsion from the nursing program. 8. Students placed into a transfer level math course will have met the math requirement. ATTENDANCE Attendance at all scheduled nursing classes, theory, clinical, and Skills Lab, To graduate from the college and receive an AS degree in nursing, the following Program and General Education requirements must be is expected and if absences in hours exceed the number of hours the class completed in the order listed below and prior to graduation. The Nursing meets per week, the student will be excluded from the class. Faculty strongly encourages students to complete all coursework prior to entering the Nursing Program. TRANSPORTATION ■ Communication Studies 101 minimum of: 3 semester or 4.5 Each student is responsible for his or her own transportation to the clinical quarter units must be completed prior to entering the 3rd semester facilities. of the nursing program. WEEKEND AND EVENING ALTERNATIVE CLINICAL ROTATIONS ■ Humanities – three semester units, area “C” of the LACCD GE Plan completed prior to entering the 4th semester of the nursing Some clinical experiences may be scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays and program. Sundays. Students must be prepared to attend alternate schedules when necessary. Child care or work schedule conflicts will not be considered a ■ American Institutions Requirement- 3 semester units under LACCD GE Plan Area B1, must be completed by the end of the 4th reason for exemption from an evening or weekend rotation. semester of the Nursing Program. ADVANCED PLACEMENT ■ Kinesiology - LACCD GE Area E shall be waived for degrees in A vocational nurse who is licensed to practice in the State of California, Nursing (Board Rule 6201.15). may apply for advanced placement. Advanced placement is not given to NURSING SCIENCE COURSES Certified Nursing Assistants, Psychiatric Technicians or other allied health professionals. For further information regarding career mobility options for COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 12 REQUIRED COURSES: NRSCE 101* Introduction to Nursing 3.5 LVNs, please contact the Health Science Office. NRSCE 102* Fundamentals of Nursing 3.5 NRSCE 103* Nursing Process 1 LVN 30-UNIT OPTION NRSCE 104* Nursing Communication 1 A vocational nurse, who is licensed to practice in the State of California, NRSCE 105* Nursing Pharmacology 2 NRSCE 106* Medical-Surgical Nursing I 5.5 may apply for LVN 30-Unit Option. LVN 30-Unit Option is not given to NRSCE 107* Medical-Surgical Nursing II 5.5 Certified Nursing Assistants, Psychiatric Technicians, or other allied health NRSCE 108* Medical-Surgical Nursing III 4 professionals. For further information regarding career mobility options for NRSCE 109* Gerontology & Community Based 2.25 LVNs, please contact the Health Science Department. NRSCE 110* Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 3.25 NRSCE 111* Reproductive Nursing and Women’s Health 4 NRSCE 112* Care of Children and Family 4 CREDIT BY EXAMINATION The Health Science Department follows the same policies as the college. Total: 39.5 See information in the Academic Policy section of this catalog. For further information, see the Department Chairperson.

ADVISEMENT All potential nursing students must see a counselor in the counseling department prior to admission into the nursing program. Counselors are located in the Admissions area and in the Student Services Annex.

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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For the Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree see For the Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer Degree see page 51. page 52. PHILOSOPHY (AA) PHYSICS (AS) (Program Code 150900, State Code 02974) (Program Code 190200, State Code 02976)

Philosophy is the critical investigation of the basic concepts that shape Students will learn about the major topics in classical physics– our lives. It therefore inquires into the basic nature of concepts like mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and wave truth, justice, rightness, knowledge, beauty, and reality. In addition, theory. They will also be introduced to topics in modern physics-- philosophy attempts to apply our understanding of these basic concepts quantum theory, atomic structure and relativity theory. Calculus will be to the important decisions made by both individuals and societies. used to solve problems in these areas. This degree partially meets the Because philosophy aims at clarity at the level of language and thought guidelines of the University of California Transfer Pathways for students it is applicable not only to the natural and social sciences, but also to wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree in physics at a UC campus. the moral, practical and evaluative decisions we make on a daily basis. For transfer to a UC campus students must also complete the following COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: PHILOS 009 Symbolic Logic I 3 general education requirements: (a) two college level courses in PHILOS 012 History of Greek Philosophy 3 English composition (b) a total of four semester courses in two of the PHILOS 014 History of Modern European Philosophy 3 following areas: Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, PHILOS 020 Ethics 3 or Physical or Biological Sciences. It is also highly recommended that students complete Linear Algebra (Math 270) and Ordinary Differential COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: Equations (Math 275). ECON 040 History of Economic Thought (3) PHILOS 001 Introduction to Philosophy (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: PHILOS 006 Logic in Practice (3) CHEM 101* General Chemistry I 5 PHILOS 028 Environmental Ethics (3) CHEM 102* General Chemistry II 5 PHILOS 030 Asian Philosophy (3) MATH 261* Calculus I 5 PHILOS 035# Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (3) MATH 262* Calculus II 5 PHILOS 045 Philosophy of Labor (3) MATH 263* Calculus III 5 PHYSICS 037* Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 5 PHYSICS 038* Physics for Engineers and Scientists II 5 Total: 18 PHYSICS 039* Physics for Engineers and Scientists III 5

Total: 40 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

For the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree see page 50. POLITICAL SCIENCE For the Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree PHYSICAL EDUCATION (AA) see page 52. (Program Code 083500, State Code 02953) POLITICAL SCIENCE (AA) Students earning the Physical Education AA Degrees have obtained skills for entry-level employment in the fitness industry. (Program Code 220700, State Code 02987) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES: Political Science is the academic study of the state, government, and BIOLOGY 003 Introduction to Biology 4 politics. The discipline deals with the theory and practice of politics, HEALTH 011 Principles of Healthful Living 3 political systems, and political behavior. The Political Science AA degree COMPLETE 7 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: helps prepare students for careers in fields such as law, education, HEALTH 003 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1) journalism, and governmental service. This degree can serve as the KIN MAJ 100 Introduction to Kinesiology (3) basis for further undergraduate education in political science. KIN MAJ 126 Fundamentals of Athletic Training (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 5 REQUIRED COURSES: KIN MAJ 127 Advanced Athletic Training (3) LAW 003 Civil Rights and the Law 3 COMPLETE 4 UNITS OF ACTIVITY FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: POL SCI 001 The Government of the United States 3 KIN 008 - 391, KIN ATH 503 - 552 POL SCI 002 Modern World Governments 3 POL SCI 005 The History of Western Political Thought 3 Total: 18 POL SCI 007 Contemporary World Affairs 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: AFRO AM 004 The African Social History- of the United States I (3) HISTORY 012 Political and Social- History of the United States from 1865 (3) HISTORY 020 History of California- and the Pacific Coast (3)

Total: 18

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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For the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree see page 52.

PSYCHOLOGY: SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY (AA) (Program Code 200102, State Code 10767)

The Psychology AA degrees can serve as the basis for further undergraduate education in psychology. Psychology degrees provide a foundation for preparation in such diverse fields as social services, law, education, healthcare, government, and business. Two options are offered. The General option (AA-T in Psychology) provides a broad introduction to the field of psychology; the AA in Social and Personality option focuses on human interactions within a social context. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: PSYCH 001 General Psychology I 3 PSYCH 002* Biological Psychology 3 PSYCH 003 Personality and Social Development 3 PSYCH 013* Social Psychology 3 PSYCH 014* Abnormal Psychology 3 STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences 4 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: PSYCH 011* Child Psychology (3) PSYCH 012* Adolescent Psychology (3) PSYCH 041* Life-Span Psychology: From Infancy to Old Age (3) PSYCH 052 Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality (3)

Total: 22

RELIGIOUS STUDIES RELIGIOUS STUDIES (AA) (Program Code 151000, State Code 38959)

The Associate of Arts in Religious Studies offers a coordinated set of classes that focuses on the analysis and comparison of religious traditions using methods from a variety of disciplines. Students take religious studies courses to fulfill general education requirements in humanities or social sciences, and can transfer to 4-year programs in related majors. With a bachelor’s degree in religious studies, students pursue careers in law, business, public and political service, and education. A religious studies major also prepares students for graduate studies in the discipline and for professional seminary and divinity school. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: PHILOS 031 Philosophy of Religion 3 PHILOS 035 Judaism, Christianity & Islam (or Jewish 35) 3 HISTORY 007 History of World Religions 3 COMPLETE 3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: ANTHRO 121 Anthropology of Religion, Magic (3) and Witchcraft ENGLISH 252* The English Bible as Literature (3) JEWISH 002 The Jewish Religious Heritage (3) JEWISH 011 Elementary Hebrew I (5) JEWISH 012* Elementary Hebrew II (5) JEWISH 025 The History of the Jewish People (3) PHILOS 012 History of Greek Philosophy (3) PHILOS 030 Asian Philosophy (3)

Total: 18-22

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Fall RESPIRATORY THERAPY RESP TH 004* Applications of Respiratory Therapy & RESPIRATORY THERAPY (AS) Clinical Experience II 5 (Program Code 121000, State Code 02970) RESP TH 007* Applied Medicine and Pathology 3 RESP TH 00 8* Administrative Procedures of Respiratory Therapy 1 RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM RESP TH 023* Advanced Respiratory Pathophysiology 1

The LAVC Respiratory Therapy Program (COARC # 200210) is Winter accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. RESP TH 005* Applications of Respiratory Therapy & Respiratory Care Practitioners are licensed by the Respiratory Care Clinical Experience III 5 Board of California under the Department of Consumer affairs. Spring RESP TH 011* Applications of Respiratory Therapy & CoARC Clinical Experience IV 5 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021-4244 Total: 61 Website: www.coarc.com/ Respiratory Therapy course schedule effective Spring 2011. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Program requirements are divided into two phases. Any student may ACCREDITATION enroll in Phase I, with scheduled counseling recommended. Formal LAVC’s Advanced Level Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited application must be made for admission to Phase II. The requirements by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) Any for the Respiratory Therapist Program also meet the AS Degree major questions or information about LAVC’s RT program (CoARC #200210) requirements. Please see the Respiratory Therapy Director for specific or any other accredited RT schools please contact: equipment requirements that students must provide and the estimated CoARC cost of these. 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021-4244 REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO PHASE II Phone: 817-283-2835 INCLUDE: Fax: 817-354-8519 Website: http://coarc.com/ 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. Grade of C or better in all Phase I courses CLINICAL AREA PERFORMANCE 3. Physical examination (Pass rating) Clinical area performance will be graded pass or fail as evaluated by the clinical instructors. Failure in the clinical area means failure in the 4. Formal application to the program course regardless of the grade in theory. Attendance at all scheduled classes is expected, and if absences from clinical laboratory in any RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER LICENSE one semester exceed four days, the student may be excluded from Fulfillment of the Respiratory Therapist Program requirements can lead the Respiratory Therapist Program. The Health Science Department to California licensed practice as a respiratory care practitioner (RCP), reserves the right to refuse a student continuation in the program if working in such areas as: a grade of C or better is not maintained or if the student is unable to • Adult Intensive Care perform safely in the clinical area. • Emergency and Trauma Care • Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Care ASSOCIATE DEGREE • Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Certificates may be issued to students completing requirements in the • Cardiopulmonary Function Testing Respiratory Therapist Program. Pursuant to California RCP license law, an Associate Degree will be required. Students obtaining an AS REQUIRED COURSES: (PHASE I) Degree in Respiratory Therapy must complete General Education Fall Requirements - LACCD Plan, described on page 39 as well as the unit, RESP TH 002* Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy 4 scholastic, residence, and general competency requirements described on page 39. Previously attained higher than an AS degrees may be The following Resp Th 2 corequisites must be completed before or during the Fall Semester: applicable. For further information regarding graduation requirements PHYSICS 005* Allied Health Physics 3 please contact (818) 947-2559. Foreign medical or Academic degrees ANATOMY 001* Introductory to Human Anatomy 4 are not recognized by the NBRC or California RCB. CHEM 051 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 5 RESP TH 001 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy 1 PSYCH 001 General Psychology I 3 ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS MICRO 020* General Microbiology or National Credential Exams a 4-unit General Microbiology Course 4 PHYSIOL 001* Introduction to Human Physiology 4 Upon completion of an Associates of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy the graduate will be eligible to take the National Board of REQUIRED COURSES: (PHASE II) Respiratory Care’s (NBRC) exams in order to obtain an entry level Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) credential and an advanced level Spring Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. The NBRC has RESP TH 015* Introduction to Clinical Experience 4 2 exams. The first exam is the Therapist Multiple Choice exam (TMC). RESP TH 006* Respiratory Physiology 4 The TMC exam has an entry level CRT cut score and an advanced RRT Summer cut score. Graduates must achieve the RRT cut score to be eligible RESP TH 003* Applications of Respiratory Therapy & to take the 2nd exam which is the Clinical simulation Exam (CSE). An RRT credential will be awarded upon passing the CSE exam. Effective Clinical Experience I 5 January 1 2015 the California Respiratory Care Board will only issue licenses to applicants that have a RRT credential.

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For further information about national RT credentials & eligibility requirements contact the NBRC. For more information about state RT SOCIOLOGY license requirements contact the California Respiratory Care Board. For the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer Degree see page 52.

NBRC EXECUTIVE OFFICE The Sociology Program offers an Associate Degree for Transfer 10801 Mastin Street, Suite 300 (AA-T) in Sociology and two options for an Associate’s Degree (AA) Overland Park, KS 66210 in Sociology (General and Social Welfare). These degrees provide a Email: [email protected] strong foundation in the social sciences and build skills in the ability Toll-Free: 888.341.4811 to communicate to different audiences, examine multiple sources of Phone: 913.895.4900 information and data, and more effectively work toward social justice. Fax: 913.712.9283 The AA-T in Sociology prepares students to transfer to a CSU with Website: www.nbrc.org their lower division preparation work in Sociology completed and offers priority admission to CSUs in our service area. The AA in Sociology RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER LICENSE (Social Welfare) prepares students to work in social and human services. The AA in Sociology (General) can serve as a basis for Upon completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and employment in a diverse workforce or further undergraduate education an Associate of Science in Respiratory therapy the graduates apply in sociology. for their California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Respiratory Care Board (RCB) of California. Graduates must pass the NBRC RRT passing rate for the TMC and Clinical Simulation exams SOCIOLOGY (AA) (CSE) to obtain an RCP license in California.. (Program Code 220800, State Code 02988) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: RESPIRATORY CARE BOARD OF CALIFORNIA SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology 3 444 North 3rd Street, Suite 270 SOC 002 American Social Problems 3 Sacramento, CA 95811 SOC 012 Marriage and Family Life 3 Main Telephone: (916) 323-9983 COMPLETE 9-10 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: Toll Free in California (866) 375-0386 SOC 003 Crime and Delinquency (3) Fax: (916) 323-9999 SOC 004* Sociological Analysis (3) Website: www.rcb.ca.gov SOC 011 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) E-mail: [email protected] SOC 017 Introduction to Counseling (3) SOC 021 Human Sexuality (3) CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SOC 025 Drugs and Culture (3) Federal healthcare regulations (Joint Commission on Accreditation for SOC 031 Sociology of Gender (3) Healthcare Organizations “JCAHO”) and the Respiratory Care Board of SOC 084 SIMSOC: Simulated Society (1) California require criminal background checks on all license healthcare STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences (4) professionals and students. Total: 18-19 LAVC RT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS Applications for the Phase II clinical training portion of the RT Program SOCIOLOGY: SOCIAL WELFARE (AA) are accepted during the fall semester for students who have enrolled (Program Code 220801, State Code 10768) in or have completed RT 2. All Students must consult with a counselor to have all RT 2 prerequisites verified before enrolling in RT 2. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 4 REQUIRED COURSES: Complete application process information is available at the counseling SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology 3 department, Allied health Science Department, and the LAVC RT web SOC 017 Introduction to Counseling 3 site: lavc.edu/restherapy SOC 019 Introduction to the Social Services 3 SOC 020 Directed Practice in Social Welfare 3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PHASE II STUDENTS: COMPLETE 6 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: SOC 002 American Social Problems (3) Students must have a valid BLS CPR American Heart Association, SOC 003 Crime and Delinquency (3) criminal background check, malpractice insurance, (fire safety SOC 004 Sociological Analysis (3) Card), LAVC Student ID, Social Security or Visa, drug screen, and SOC 011 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) a physical exam that includes TB testing, immunizations, and titers. SOC 012 Marriage and Family Life (3) (see Respiratory Therapy Program requirements under Educational SOC 021 Human Sexuality (3) Programs in LAVC catalog.) SOC 025 Drugs and Culture (3) SOC 031 Sociology of Gender (3) CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: SOC 084 SIMSOC: Simulated Society (1) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY STAT 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences (4) (Program Code 121000, State Code 21899) Total: 18 While a certificate of achievement in RT issued by LAVC is recognition of completing all of the courses in the RT program it should be noted that this does not meet the requirements for the NBRC or the California Respiratory Care Board. The NBRC and the State California Respiratory Care Board require an Associate’s of Science Degree in Respiratory Care in order to be eligible to take the national RRT Credential exams (TMC & CS) and to apply for a state Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Please see description and course requirement of the Respiratory Therapy Program above. # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. # Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite. Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 93 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES SPANISH THEATER ARTS

For the Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree see page For the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree see 53 page 53. Students earning the Theater Arts AA Degrees with an option in Acting, SPANISH (AA) Directing, and Technical have obtained skills for entry-level employment (Program Code 110500, State Code 02967) in theater or for career advancement. This degree provides solid foundation in the study of Spanish for those THEATER ARTS (AA) wishing to continue their education in languages. Students will be able (Program Code 100700, State Code 02963) to demonstrate effective skills in the four major areas of language study (reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension), and demonstrate This degree can serve as a basis for further undergraduate education in knowledge of the global society, and the role of Spanish-speaking theater arts. nations and of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures in the contemporary world. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater 3 COMPLETE 3 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3 SPANISH 001 Elementary Spanish I (5) THEATER 301 Stage Craft 3 SPANISH 002* Elementary Spanish II (5) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: SPANISH 003* Intermediate Spanish I (5) THEATER 110 History of the World Theater (3) SPANISH 004* Intermediate Spanish II (5) THEATER 112 History of World Theater II (3) SPANISH 005* Advanced Spanish Through Latin American Literature (5) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: SPANISH 006* Advanced Spanish Through THEATER 232** Play Production II (2) Spanish Literature (5) THEATER 233** Play Production III (3) SPANISH 035 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (5) THEATER 291** Rehearsals and Performances I (1) SPANISH 036* Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (5) THEATER 292** Rehearsals and Performances II (2) SPANISH 037* Composition & Conversation- THEATER 293** Rehearsals and Performances III (3) for Spanish Speakers (5) COMPLETE 3-5 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: COMPLETE 3-5 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 110 History of the World Theater (3) LING 001 Introduction to Language- THEATER 112 History of World Theater II (3) and Linguistics (3) THEATER 185 Directed Study - Theater (1) SPANISH 008* Conversational Spanish (2) THEATER 225 Beginning Direction (3) SPANISH 009 Hispanic Civilization (3) THEATER 240 Voice and Articulation for the Theater (3) SPANISH 012# Contemporary Mexican Literature (3) THEATER 272* Intermediate Applied Acting (3) SPANISH 016# Mexican Civilization (3) THEATER 275 Scene Study (2) SPANISH 025 Spanish American Short- THEATER 317 Color and Design for the Theater (3) Story in Translation (3) THEATER 325* Advanced Stage Craft (3) SPANISH 048 Introduction to Spanish Translation I (3) THEATER 450 Beginning Stage Make-Up (3)

Total: 18-20 ** Audition and/or interview required. Total: 18-20 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN SPANISH LANGUAGE (Program Code 110501)

The Spanish Language Skills Certificate certifies that a student possesses the oral fluency of a Spanish native speaker, as well as the written and cultural skills necessary to effectively communicate in Spanish in the workplace, with the public, with community and government agencies, or in a professional environment in general without having to complete an AA degree in Spanish. The certificate requires a minimum of 13 units and students must pass the written and oral exams given at the end of Spanish 37 with a C or better. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 2 REQUIRED COURSES: SPANISH 036* Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (5) SPANISH 037* Composition and Conversation for Spanish Speakers (5) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: SPANISH 005* Advanced Spanish Through Latin American Literature (5) SPANISH 027* Cultural Awareness through Advanced Conversation (3) SPANISH 048* Introduction to Basic Translation (3) Theater Arts, Continued next page Total: 13-15

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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THEATER ARTS: ACTING (AA) THEATER ARTS: TECHNICAL (AA) (Program Code 100701, State Code 10760) (Program Code 100600, State Code 08548) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 9 REQUIRED COURSES: THEATER 110 History of the World Theater 3 THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater 3 THEATER 112 History of World Theater II 3 THEATER 110 History of the World Theater 3 THEATER 240 Voice and Articulation for the Theater 3 THEATER 112 History of World Theater II 3 THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3 THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3 THEATER 272* Intermediate Applied Acting 3 THEATER 301 Stage Craft 3 THEATER 274* Advanced Applied Acting 3 THEATER 310 Introduction to Theatrical Lighting 3 THEATER 301 Stage Craft 3 THEATER 315 Introduction to Theatrical Scenic Design 3 THEATER 450 Beginning Stage Make-up 3 THEATER 317 Color and Design for Theater 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 325* Advanced Stage Craft 3 THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETE 9 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: THEATER 232** Play Production II (2) THEATER 232** Play Production II (2) THEATER 233** Play Production III (3) THEATER 233** Play Production III (3) THEATER 291** Rehearsals and Performances I (1) THEATER 291** Rehearsals and Performances I (1) THEATER 292** Rehearsals and Performances II (2) THEATER 292** Rehearsals and Performances II (2) THEATER 293** Rehearsals and Performances III (3) THEATER 293** Rehearsals and Performances III (3) COMPLETE 6-8 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: THEATER 185** Directed Study - Theater (1) ART 101 Survey of Art History I (3) THEATER 285** Directed Study - Theater (2) ART 102 Survey of Art History II (3) THEATER 385** Directed Study - Theater (3) THEATER 225 Beginning Direction (3) THEATER 232** Play Production I (2) ** Audition and/or interview required. THEATER 233** Play Production II (3) Total: 36 THEATER 291** Rehearsals and Performances I (1) THEATER 292** Rehearsals and Performances II (2) THEATER ARTS: DIRECTING (AA) THEATER 293** Rehearsals and Performances III (3) (Program Code 100703, State Code 08550) THEATER 405 Costume Design (3) COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 8 REQUIRED COURSES: THEATER 450 Beginning Stage Make-up (3) THEATER 110 History of the World Theater I 3 THEATER 451* Advanced Stage Make-up (3) THEATER 112 History of the World Theater II 3 THEATER 185 Directed Study - Theater (1) THEATER 225 Beginning Direction 3 THEATER 285 Directed Study - Theater (2) THEATER 227* Advanced Direction 3 THEATER 385 Directed Study - Theater (3) THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3 THEATER 301 Stage Craft 3 ** Audition and/or interview required. THEATER 310 Introduction to Theatrical Lighting 3 Total: 36-38 THEATER 325* Advanced Stage Craft 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater (3) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 232** Play Production II (2) THEATER 233** Play Production III (3) THEATER 291** Rehearsals and Performances I (1) THEATER 292** Rehearsals and Performances II (2) THEATER 293** Rehearsals and Performances III (3) COMPLETE 6-8 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: ART 102 Survey of Art History II (3) THEATER 232** Play Production II (2) THEATER 233** Play Production III (3) THEATER 272* Intermediate Applied Acting (3) THEATER 275 Scene Study (2) THEATER 291 Rehearsals and Performances I (1) THEATER 292 Rehearsals and Performances II (2) THEATER 293 Rehearsals and Performances III (3) THEATER 315 Introduction to Theatrical Scenic Design (3) THEATER 317 Color and Design for the Theater (3) THEATER 450 Beginning Stage Make-up (3) THEATER 185 Directed Study - Theater (1) THEATER 285 Directed Study - Theater (2) THEATER 385 Directed Study - Theater (3)

** Audition and/or interview required. Total: 34-38 Theater Arts, Continued next page

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE SKILLS CERTIFICATE IN MUSICAL THEATER (Program Code 100601) (Program Code 100704) This certificate program is designed to channel the student’s training This certificate program is designed to channel the student who wishes to emphasize the performance aspect of theater through the use of to emphasize performance in the musical theater. Completion of the scripted material and improvisational techniques. Completion of the certificate will enable a student to more effectively audition and seek certificate will enable a student to more effectively audition and seek professional acting, singing and dancing jobs in the specialized area of professional acting jobs in both the stage and film industries. musical theater stage performance. Estimated time to complete: 1 year. Estimated time to complete: 1.5 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 3 REQUIRED COURSES: THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: THEATER 272* Intermediate Applied Acting 3 DANCETQ 111 Ballet Techniques I 1 THEATER 274* Advanced Applied Acting 3 DANCETQ 151 Dance for Film and Stage I 1 MUSIC 411 Elementary Voice I 2 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 240 Voice and Articulation for the Theater (3) THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3 THEATER 275 Scene Study (2) THEATER 272* Intermediate Applied Acting 3 THEATER 279 Musical Theater (3) THEATER 279 Musical Theater 2 COMPLETE 3 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES: COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 232** Play Production II (2) THEATER 280** Musical Theater Workshop I (3) THEATER 233** Play Production III (3) THEATER 281 Musical Theater Workshop II (3) THEATER 280** Musical Theater Workshop I (3) THEATER 291** Rehearsals and Performances I (1) COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 292** Rehearsals and Performances II (2) DANCETQ 112* Ballet Techniques II (1) THEATER 293** Rehearsals and Performances III (3) DANCETQ 121 Jazz Dance Techniques I (1) DNCESPC 331 Tap Dance Techniques I (1) ** Audition and/or interview required. MUSIC 412* Elementary Voice II (2) MUSIC 453* Musical Theater Repertoire (1) Total: 14-15 THEATER 282* Advanced Musical Theater (2)

** Audition and/or interview required. Total: 16-17

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATER PRODUCTION (Program Code 100702, State Code 08551)

Students earning this certificate have obtained skills for entry-level employment in the theater. Estimated time to complete: 2 years. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING 6 REQUIRED COURSES: THEATER 110 History of the World Theater 3 THEATER 225 Beginning Direction 3 THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3 THEATER 301 Stage Craft 3 THEATER 310 Introduction to Theatrical Lighting 3 THEATER 315 Introduction to Theatrical Scenic Design 3 COMPLETE 1 COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: THEATER 232** Play Production II (2) THEATER 233** Play Production III (3) THEATER 291** Rehearsals and Performances I (1) THEATER 292** Rehearsals and Performances II (2) THEATER 293** Rehearsals and Performances III (3) COMPLETE 2 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: Art 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design (3) EGT 213* Introduction to AutoCAD (3) THEATER 227* Advanced Direction (3) THEATER 317 Color and Design for the Theater (3) THEATER 325* Advanced Stage Craft (3) THEATER 450 Beginning Stage Make-Up (3)

** Audition and/or interview required.

Total: 24-27

# Cross-referenced course. * This course has a prerequisite or corequisite.

96 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 NONCREDIT CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION BASIC SKILLS 21ST CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - INTERMEDIATE The 21st Century Employability Skills project is a collaboration between (Program Code 493012, State Code 39621) the Foundation for California Community Colleges and the New World of Work (NWoW) initiative, which works to establish California COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE: Community Colleges as essential catalysts for expanding the state’s BSICSKL 116CE 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication workforce and closing the skills gap. The classes are based on COMPLETE FIVE COURSES FROM THE ELECTIVES LIST ABOVE employer-driven essential 21st Century Employability Skills identified by NWoW. The coursework is aligned with the NWoW curriculum ST such that students can gain competencies for successful completion 21 CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - of each course in addition to certificates of completion (Basic, Basic/ INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, and Advanced). (Program Code 493012, State Code 39622) REQUIRED COURSE: BSICSKL 116CE 21st Century Employability Skills: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE: st Communication BSICSKL 116CE 21 Century Employability Skills: Communication ELECTIVES LIST. SEE INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS BELOW FOR ELECTIVE COMPLETE SEVEN COURSES FROM THE ELECTIVES LIST ABOVE REQUIREMENTS: BSICSKL 108CE 21st Century Employability Skills: ST Entrepreneurial Mindset 21 CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - BSICSKL 109CE 21st Century Employability Skills: ADVANCED Analysis/ Solution Mindset (Program Code 493012, State Code 39623) BSICSKL 110CE 21st Century Employability Skills: Empathy COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE: st BSICSKL 111CE 21st Century Employability Skills: BSICSKL 116CE 21 Century Employability Skills: Communication Adaptability COMPLETE NINE COURSES FROM THE ELECTIVES LIST ABOVE BSICSKL 112CE 21st Century Employability Skills: Social/Diversity Awareness BSICSKL 113CE 21st Century Employability Skills: Collaboration ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE BSICSKL 114CE 21st Century Employability Skills: Self-Awareness Students who complete the English as a Second Language certificates BSICSKL 115CE 21st Century Employability Skills: will gain skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The sequence Resilience of certificates will help students prepare for meaningful employment and BSICSKL 117CE 21st Century Employability Skills: prepare them to transition into credit courses. Digital Fluency ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I ST 21 CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - (Program Code 493084, State Code 24170) BASIC ESL NC 1CE English as a Second Language – Beginning I (Program Code 493012, State Code 39619) ESL NC 2CE English as a Second Language – Beginning II COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE: st BSICSKL 116CE 21 Century Employability Skills: Communication ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II COMPLETE ONE COURSE FROM THE ELECTIVES LIST ABOVE (Program Code 493083, State Code 24216) 21ST CENTURY EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - ESL NC 6CE English as a Second Language –0 ESL NC 7CE English as a Second Language –1 BASIC / INTERMEDIATE (Program Code 493012, State Code 39620) ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE III COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED COURSE: (Program Code 493082, State Code 24315) BSICSKL 116CE 21st Century Employability Skills: Communication COMPLETE THREE COURSES FROM THE ELECTIVES LIST ABOVE ESL NC 8CE English as a Second Language –2 ESL NC 9CE English as a Second Language –3

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IV INSURANCE (Program Code 493080, State Code 24116) (Program Code 051200, State Code 39642)

ESL NC 15CE English as a Second Language –4 Successfully passing both Insurance courses will provide students ESL NC 16CE English as a Second Language –5 with a certificate of completion. By combining the skills gained and ESL NC 17CE English as a Second Language –6 specialized industry know-how from the Introduction to Insurance as well as the Fundamentals of Insurance - Property/Casualty and Health coursework, students will be fully prepared to be successful in pursuing ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - a career in Insurance. The experience will also inform students about SPEECH opportunities for additional required training in the industry. (Program Code 493085, State Code 24464) Estimated time to complete: 0.5 years.

ESL NC 23CE English as a Second Language –Speech 1 VOC ED 423CE Introduction to Insurance ESL NC 24CE English as a Second Language –Speech 2 VOC ED 424CE Fundamentals of Insurance - Property/Casualty and Health ESL CIVICS MICROCOMPUTER LITERACY Students who complete the ESL Civics certificates will gain skills in (Program Code 051400, State Code 24103) reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as learn topics related to U.S. history and current events, which will prepare them to transition Students will be able to identify, organize, and save word-processing into credit courses. The sequence of certificates will also help students documents, create an e-mail account and access the internet to prepare for meaningful employment and prepare immigrant students for research topics, as well as create, arrange and move Microsoft Power the Citizenship examination. Point slides and compose a simple spreadsheet using basic cell formula. Equipped with this knowledge, students can transition into ESL CIVICS I employment in the general office field where computer applications are (Program Code 493091, State Code 24283) used or enroll in credit courses in the CAOT discipline. Estimated time to complete: 0.5 years. ESLCVCS 10CE ESL and Civics 1 ESLCVCS 11CE ESL and Civics 2 VOC ED 114CE Microcomputer Literacy 1 ESLCVCS 12CE ESL and Civics 3 VOC ED 115CE Microcomputer Literacy 2 ESL CIVICS II (Program Code 493092, State Code 24139) ROBOTICS AND PLCS (Program Code 093420, State Code 39641) ESLCVCS 13CE ESL and Civics 4 ESLCVCS 14CE ESL and Civics 5 Successfully passing both Robotics courses will provide students ESLCVCS 15CE ESL and Civics 6 with a certificate of completion. By combining the skills gained and specialized technical know-how from the Fundamentals of Robotics and Programmable Controllers as well as the Practical Robotics and VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Programmable Controllers coursework, students will be fully prepared to be successful building and manipulating robots, PLCs, and associated GIG ECONOMY CAREERS IN software. The experience will also create opportunities that may lead to ENTERTAINMENT steady employment in the industry. Estimated time to complete: 0.5 years. (Program Code 060100, State Code 39765)

Successfully passing all four Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment VOC ED 284CE Fundamentals of Robotics and Programmable courses will provide students with a certificate of completion. By VOC ED 284CE Practical Robotics and Programmable Controllers combining the skills gained and specialized industry know-how from the Development Department, First Assistant Director, Post Production, and Business Aspects coursework, students will be fully prepared to be WORKPLACE SUCCESS successful in the world of entertainment. The experience will also create (Program Code 493012, State Code 24247) opportunities for exposure and professional networking that lead to steady employment. Students will be able to create workplace short and long-term goals Estimated time to complete: 0.5 years. and understand how to achieve them, recognize common interview questions and be able to deliver answers by employing language etiquette and appropriate nonverbal communication. In addition, VOC ED 152CE Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment - students will be able to address colleagues, customers, and workplace The Development Department duties while finding a balance between work and home. Students will VOC ED 153CE Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment - learn how to increase their level of effectiveness in the workplace. The First Assistant Director VOC ED 154CE Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment - Estimated time to complete: 0.5 years. Post-Production VOC ED 155CE Gig Economy Careers in Entertainment - VOC ED 96CE Blueprint for Workplace Success Business Aspects VOC ED 98CE 30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee

98 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 DEGREES AND CREDIT CERTIFICATES SPECIAL PROGRAMS OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE ■ Units: 1-4 units. COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE ■ A program of on-the-job learning experience for students EDUCATION employed in a job related to their occupational oriented major. (COOP ED) May be repeated three times for a maximum of 16 units.

Coop Ed combines on the job experience with classroom CAMPUS PROCEDURE instruction. It is designed to expand skills and knowledge and to For additional information regarding Cooperative Work Experience improve self-understanding by integrating classroom study with Education at Los Angeles Valley College, contact the Cooperative planned supervised work experience. Education Office, ACA 1201, or call phone extension 2334. Visit www.lavc.edu/cooped for detailed information and program Coop Ed is based on the principle that well educated individuals application. develop most effectively by incorporating related education and work experience. These structured experiences in business, industry, government and human services are an enrichment to COOPERATIVE EDUCATION, GENERAL college studies which enhance the student’s total development. It ■ Units: 1-3 units. is called Coop Ed because the educational objectives are carefully ■ A program of on-the-job learning experience for students planned and coordinated with the student’s employer to provide employed in a job not related to your major. May be repeated realistic employment experience. The objectives are: one time for a maximum of 6 units. 1. To gain realistic work experience that is meaningfully re- ■ Cooperative Education lated to the student’s college study program. ■ Phone: (818) 947-2334. Office: ACA 1201 2. To provide the student opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for successful employment. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - WORK EXPERIENCE - NOT IN MAJOR - 1-3 UNITS BENEFITS OF COOPERATIVE WORK Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in at least 1 additional course. EXPERIENCE EDUCATION 5 to 9 hours per week of work experience ...... 1 unit The student: 10 to 14 hours per week of work experience ...... 2 units 1. Has the opportunity to learn or improve employment skills 15 or more hours per week of work experience...... 3 units under actual working conditions. Supervised training is provided in the area of general employment 2. Gains perspective on career goals through application of practices with emphasis on attitude, ethics, and integrity. On- classroom theory to real life experience. the-job training need not be in the college major but must be educational. 3. Builds self-identity and confidence as a worker through individual attention given by instructor/coordinators and CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY: APPROVED COOPERATIVE employers. EDUCATION SUBJECT AREAS 4. Has opportunities to test personal abilities in work Los Angeles Community College District policy provides that environments. a maximum of twelve (12) semester units in Cooperative 5. Has a more realistic approach to the job market. Education courses completed in the subject areas listed below 6. Will gain a better understanding of human relations. may be applied toward the California State University 60 unit admission requirement. 7. Will learn to apply Management by Objectives (MBO). ■ Accounting ■ Electronics 8. May refer to work experience education on future job ■ Administration of Justice ■ Engineering, General applications. ■ Architecture ■ Engineering, General 9. Benefits financially while learning. ■ Art Technology 10. Can begin a career earlier. ■ Broadcasting ■ Finance ■ Fire Technology STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS ■ Business ■ Child Development ■ Journalism 1. Pursue a planned program based on measurable learning ■ Law objectives agreed to with Coop Ed instructor/director. ■ Cinema ■ Computer Applications ■ Management 2. A student must be enrolled in and complete one additional Office Technology ■ Marketing class at Los Angeles Valley College or a US regionally accredited institution during the regular semesters. ■ Computer Science- ■ Media Arts Information Technology ■ Music ■ Education ■ Numerical Control

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■ Nursing Science EXTENSION PROGRAM ■ Photography The Extension Program at the college has been offering skill ■ Real Estate based professional certificate courses since 1995. These ■ Respiratory Therapy offerings provide real-world practical applications and career training for adults who are beginning or returning to college, ■ Theater for those seeking a career or lifestyle change, for those whose ■ Tool & Manufacturing Technology college careers were interrupted by life transitions, and for those who recognize the need for job skill enhancement. All offerings are “not-for-credit” status. We offer easy payment INSTRUCTIONAL ALTERNATIVES plans for all of our Extension classes. In the Extension Program, students must successfully COMMUNITY SERVICES complete (C average or higher) the academies to be granted an “Affidavit of Completion”. Community Education classes are designed to meet the educational and recreational interests of the public. We offer a Extension programs include: variety of classes for seniors, children, and adults in the areas of computer applications, dance, sports, personal growth, ■ Professional Paralegal Academy entrepreneurial endeavors, arts and crafts, fitness, acting, and ■ Human Resource Assistant Academy music. ■ Legal Document Assistant Academy ■ Legal Secretary Academy ■ HR for Non-Profits; HR-aPHR Certification For further information on our offerings or if you would like to register ONLINE 24/7, please go to www.legalfieldcareers.com. We would love to hear from you. Please call us at (818) 997-0967 or email us at [email protected]. The Extension Program at Los Angeles Valley College is located in the ACA building, Workforce Training.

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This section contains descriptions of the courses offered at Los Angeles Valley College.

All courses which meet the Major Requirements of the educational programs listed in this catalog may be applied toward graduation requirements for the Associate Degree. All transfer courses may also be applied to the Associate Degree. Some courses which are offered for college credit, but which cannot be applied toward graduation requirements for the Associate Degree are designated by the code NDA, Non Degree Applicable.

The course title and the number of units per semester are shown on the first line. In addition, the following code letters are found after the units: ■ UC – This course is acceptable for unit credit at all branches of the University of California. ■ CSU – This course is acceptable for credit at all branches of the California State Universities and Colleges. ■ NDA – Non Degree Applicable. ■ RPT – This course may be repeated for credit, up to the number of times as indicated.

Certain courses have some class sections which are designated as part of the Transfer Alliance Program (formerly Honors). These classes are designed primarily for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. Transfer Alliance classes are indicated in this section by the symbol “” which appears at the end of the course title line of information.

Certain courses are approved as aligned with the state Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID). The C-ID aligned course number is indicated below the course description. The C-ID is a supra-numbering system to ease the transfer and articulation with the CSUs.

NOTE: Since agreements concerning transferability and equivalencies may change, students are advised to check with a counselor for exact information and to seek assistance from the appropriate department chairperson when making extended plans.

ACCOUNTING (ACCTG) 002 Introductory Accounting II (5) 003 Intermediate Accounting I (3) CSU UC:CSU Prerequisite: ACCTG 002 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: ACCTG 001 or ACCTG 021, and better. 001 Introductory Accounting I (5) ACCTG 022 with a grade of C or better. Lecture, 3 hours. UC:CSU Lecture, 5 hours. This course provides complete analytical Prerequisite: None. This course continues the introductory application and an advanced review of topics Lecture, 5 hours. phase of accounting. Topics covered include: discussed in Accounting I and II. Topics This course introduces fundamental accounting corporations, investments, long-term liabilities, include assets (current, fixed, and intangible), principles and procedures used in corporations, cash flows, financial statement analysis, investments, financial statements, income for both service and merchandising businesses. managerial accounting, job order and process taxes, liabilities, stockholders equity, revenue The student will journalize basic entries, post to cost systems, cost behavior and analysis, recognition, asset acquisition and leases. ledger, record adjusting and closing entries, and budgeting, performance evaluation, and capital prepare financial statements. Internal controls, budgeting. 008 Income Tax Preparation (3) CSU inventory valuation, bad debts, receivables Prerequisite: None and payable, depreciation, and payroll are also UC CREDIT IS ALLOWED FOR EITHER 001 AND 002; OR FOR 021 AND 022. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. covered. This course is a study of Federal Income Taxes, CREDIT IS ALLOWED IN ONLY ONE: ACCOUNTING C-ID: ACCT 110 & 120 (ACCTG 001 &002) California Income taxes, and tax laws as they 001 OR THE COMBINATION OF ACCOUNTING 021 apply to individuals and sole-proprietorships. AND 022. The class emphasizes accounting procedures C-ID: ACCT 110 & 120 (ACCTG 001 & 002) and preparation of tax returns and reports. This course qualifies the student for the California Registered Tax Preparer license. As such, the course is accredited from the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).

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011 Cost Accounting (3) CSU 005 Criminal Investigation (3) CSU (Offered fall only.) ADMINISTRATION OF Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: ACCTG 002 with a grade of C or Lecture, 3 hours. better. JUSTICE (ADM JUS) This course covers the fundamentals of Lecture, 3 hours. investigation and the techniques of crime This course covers both managerial and cost 001 Introduction to Administration of scene recording and search. Also included in accounting, with emphasis on cost and non-cost Justice (3) UC:CSU the course is the collection and preservation systems; types of cost; elements of cost; cost Prerequisite: None. of physical evidence, method of operation behavior; variances for labor, materials and Lecture, 3 hours. processes, sources of information, interview and overhead; indirect expenses; allocation of cost This course covers the Introduction to interrogation, follow-up, and case preparation. to by-products; standard cost and budgets. Administration of Justice: the history and philosophy of administration of justice in Europe C-ID: AJ 140 and America. This includes the identification of 015 Tax Accounting I (3) CSU 006 Patrol Procedures (3) CSU Prerequisite: ACCTG 002 with a grade of C or the various subsystems. Also included are the theories of crime, punishment, rehabilitation, Prerequisite: None. better. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. ethics, education and training for professionals in the justice system. This course will cover the laws, policies, This course is a study of Federal Income Taxes techniques, and procedures used by law and tax laws as they apply to individuals and C-ID: AJ 110 enforcement agencies across the country, as sole-proprietorships. The class emphasizes well as internationally. Topics included are accounting procedures and preparation of tax 002 Concepts of Criminal Law (3) powers of police, types of patrol, types of returns and reports. UC:CSU service calls, equipment and technology, search Prerequisite: None. and seizure, interview and interrogation, and 018 Computerized Payroll Accounting Lecture, 3 hours. alarm responses. (3) This course covers the historical development, Prerequisite: ACCTG 001 with a grade of C or philosophy and constitutional provisions of 008 Juvenile Procedures (3) CSU better. criminal law. Additionally, classification of crime Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 2 hours;. laboratory, 2 hours. and their application to the justice system, Lecture, 3 hours. This course will cover procedures and practices legal research, study of case law, methodology, This course is a study of the history of the involved in a manual or automated payroll definitions and concepts of law as a social force juvenile justice system as it evolved in the system. Students will become familiar with will be covered. American Justice System. The course explores current Federal and California laws affecting C-ID: AJ 120 theories and methodology that focus on juvenile payroll, computation of payroll taxes and law, court procedures, treatment and prevention preparation of required payroll tax returns/forms. 003 Legal Aspects of Evidence (3) CSU programs, and the constitutional protections Prerequisite: None. extended to juveniles in the American Justice 019 Ethics for Accounting Professionals Lecture, 3 hours. System. (3) CSU This course covers the origin, development, C-ID: AJ 220 Prerequisite: None. philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; Lecture, 3 hours. Constitutional and procedural considerations 039 Probation and Parole (3) CSU This is a course on the study of ethics in affecting arrest, search and seizure, kinds Prerequisite: None. business and accounting. Topics include and degrees of evidence, and rules governing Lecture, 3 hours. the study of moral values, personal integrity, admissibility; Judicial decisions interpreting This course provides students with an professional accountability, business legitimacy, individual rights and case studies. examination of community treatment in the equity, and fairness. This course includes the correctional process; contemporary probation study of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Codes of C-ID: AJ 124 and parole practices; and an exploration of the Conduct, IRS Circular 230, AICPA Code of various community corrections agencies and Conduct, California Accountancy Act, California 004 Principles and Procedures of the employment opportunities. Board of Accountancy Regulations and case Justice System (3) UC:CSU analysis. Completion of this course qualifies Prerequisite: None. 049 Narcotics and Vice Control (3) CSU as the ethics requirement to obtain a California Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. CPA license. This course provides an in-depth study of the role and responsibilities of each segment within Lecture, 3 hours. This course examines the history, identification, 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Education the administration of justice system: police, courts and corrections. Topics will include the and effects of vice and narcotic problems. It - Accounting (1-4) CSU concepts of due process as found in the Sixth, explores these problems as they exist within Accounting is approved for Cooperative Work Eighth and Fourteenth amendments. Students society, and the penal statutes and other laws Experience Education credit. See Cooperative will examine and analyze due process in that attempt to control them. Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through description and credit limits. trial and appeal utilizing statutory law and state DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, and constitutional law precedents. STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY C-ID: AJ 122 ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.

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075 Introduction to Corrections (3) CSU AFRICAN AMERICAN 020 African-American Literature I (3) Prerequisite: None. UC:CSU  Lecture, 3 hours. STUDIES (AFRO AM) Prerequisite: None. This is a basic course dealing with the nature Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. of correctional work; aims and objectives of 002 The African American in Lecture, 3 hours. correctional administration; probation and This course provides an analysis of the literary, parole; skills, knowledge, and attitudes required Contemporary Urban Society (3) social, and historical aspects of essays, novels, for employment in this field; types of institutions UC:CSU  drama, short stories and poetry written by and services; career opportunities. Prerequisite: None. African-Americans. It examines and reflects Lecture, 3 hours. C-ID: AJ 200 upon American society through the literature This course surveys the urbanization of African that African Americans produce, especially as Americans with emphasis on contemporary 185 Directed Study - Administration of it pertains to their representation of themselves issues, public policy solutions, civil rights, and both intellectually and artistically. Justice (1) CSU equality of opportunity. Other topics include education, housing, economics (welfare, STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH AFRO AM 020 AND ENGLISH 234. 285 Directed Study - Administration of poverty, and employment), politics, justice Justice (2) CSU and law enforcement, urban and community development, and family. 385 Directed Study - Administration of ANATOMY Justice (3) CSU 004 The African-American in the History Prerequisite: None. of the United States I (3) UC:CSU  001 Introduction to Human Anatomy (4) Conference, 1 hour per unit. Prerequisite: None. UC:CSU  This course allows students to pursue Directed Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Note: This class is not open for credit to Study in Administration of Justice on a contract Lecture, 3 hours. students who have completed PHYSIOL 008 & basis under the direction of a supervising This course surveys African-American History 009. instructor. from pre-colonial Africa through the Civil War. Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 003, BIOLOGY 005, or CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER It provides a history of the political and social BIOLOGY 006 with a grade of C or better. SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN development of the United States for students Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. FOR CREDIT. majoring in the social sciences and for those Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. who wish to gain a better understanding of these This course offers a detailed study of the UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN developments by exploring them through African structural organization of the human body: gross ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS American experiences. Included is a survey of and microscopic structure of the integumentary, CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER the U. S. Constitution and the Declaration of skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS Independence. cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION excretory and reproductive systems, from OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR 005 The African-American in the History cellular to organ system levels of organization. ADMISSION TO THE UC. of the United States II (3) UC:CSU  Laboratory work includes dissection of fresh Prerequisite: None. and preserved mammalian organs, use of 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Education Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. anatomical models and histology. This course - Administration of Justice (1-4) CSU Lecture, 3 hours. is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, Administration of Justice is approved for This course surveys African-American History kinesiology and other health related majors. Cooperative Work Experience Education credit. from the end of the Civil War to the present See Cooperative Education, page 99, for MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR ANY COMBINATION with special emphasis on social and political OF ANATOMY 001, PHYSIOL 001, 008 OR 009 IS 8 prerequisite, course description and credit limits. developments in American civilization. It UNITS. DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, provides a historical background for students C-ID: BIOL 110B STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST majoring in the social sciences and for those ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY who wish to gain a better understanding of ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. historical developments by exploring them through African-American experiences.

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ANTHROPOLOGY 104 Human Language and 121 Anthropology of Religion, Magic Communication (3) UC:CSU  and Witchcraft (3) UC:CSU  (ANTHRO) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into ENGLISH 101. ENGLISH 101. 101 Human Biological Evolution (3)  Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. UC:CSU As an introduction to linguistic anthropology, this This course examines the functions and Prerequisite: None. course will cover the study of language, culture, varieties of religious beliefs and practices Recommended: E.S.L 008 and society from an anthropological perspective. cross-culturally, with a special emphasis on Lecture, 3 hours. Language will be presented as a form of social small-scale societies. Topics include mythology, This course is an introduction to the interaction in which participants do things with symbolism, shamanism, altered states of anthropological study of human evolution. and through everyday talk. Topics include the consciousness, magic, divination, witchcraft, Topics include the mechanisms of evolutionary biological basis of communication and speech, new religious movements, and religion and change, genetics, human variation, and the the relationship between language and culture, conflict. reconstruction of human evolutionary history the structure of language, language origins, through an examination of the fossil record and language through time, language variation, 385 Directed Study - Anthropology (3) through the use of comparative studies of our language in social context, the ethnography CSU closest biological relatives, the living monkeys of communication, nonverbal communication and apes. Prerequisite: None. and writing, and linguistic anthropology in the Conference, 1 hour per unit. C-ID: ANTH 110 contemporary world. Special topics may include This course allows students to pursue Directed pidgins and creoles, language death and revival, Study in Anthropology on a contract basis under 102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural and the relationship between language, identity, the direction of a supervising instructor.  and power. Anthropology (3) UC:CSU CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER (May be taken before Anthropology 101) C-ID: ANTH 130 SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN Prerequisite: None. FOR CREDIT. Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into 111 Laboratory in Human Biological UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED ENGLISH 101. Evolution (2) UC:CSU  STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS This course is an introduction to the diverse Corequisite: ANTHRO 101 or ANTHRO 116. CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER cultural lifeways of the global society. Topics APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours. SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION include: ethnicity, economic and political This course is a hands-on laboratory experience development, religion, art, marriage and family, OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR in selected topics related to human evolution ADMISSION TO THE UC. cultural change, and cultural survival. that may include: molecular, Mendelian, and C-ID: ANTH 120 population genetics; modern human variation; geological time and fossilization; comparative 103 Archaeology: Reconstructing the primate anatomy; modern primate behavior; Human Past (3) UC:CSU  human fossil record; and forensic analysis. Prerequisite: None. Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into 116 Primate Lives: Behavior, Evolution, ENGLISH 101. and Culture (3) UC:CSU  Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. This course covers the objectives and Recommended: E.S.L. 008, or placement into methods of modern archaeology; important ENGLISH 101. archaeological discoveries throughout the Lecture, 3 hours. world; contributions of archaeology toward This course provides an overview of the understanding and preserving of human culture. primate life cycle, including humans, from an C-ID: ANTH 150 evolutionary perspective. We will compare the biology and culture of each stage of life across living primate species, hominin evolution, and a variety of modern human cultures, to consider the evolutionary, environmental, and historical origins of these behaviors. Topics will include gestation and birth, childhood and adolescence, mating strategies, family and group dynamics, adulthood and aging.

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101 Survey of Art History I (3) ARCHITECTURE (ARC) ART  Some courses in Art are part of the Art Family UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. 172 Architectural Drawing I (3) CSU group and have enrollment limitations. The Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into (Formerly Architecture 5) group code appears under the course title. See ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None. page 199-200 for more information. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. This course is an introductory survey of the arts This class is an introduction to architecture and 093 Introduction to Modern and of the Western World from the Prehistoric Period AutoCAD. Lectures give students a background Contemporary Asian Art (3) UC:CSU through the Middle Ages. It considers selected on residential design, its conventions, and Prerequisite: None. topics in the history of Western European art symbols. A short review of basic architectural Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. from the chronological period ranging from the math and orthographic projection, as well as Lecture, 3 hours. Stone Age, Egyptian civilization, Mesopotamian studying the architectural scale and discussion This course is an introductory survey of the civilization, the Greek (Hellenic) civilization, the of building codes are included. During lab time, modern and contemporary visual arts of China, Roman civilization, the Byzantine period, and AutoCAD will be used to design a small, single- Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia from World the Middle Ages. The course will examine the story residence, incorporating but not limited War II to the present. Technical procedures social, economic, political and religious context to, AutoCAD Draw and Modify panel functions, of art production, religious and philosophical of the production and use of the works of art Blocks, and Layers. influences on art, the interchange of cultural considered. Students will learn about different influence and artistic expression, and trends art historical methodological approaches 173 Architectural Drawing II (3) CSU in globalization will be discussed. The course to the analysis of the material considered. (Formerly Architecture 6) will examine the social, economic, political and Students will master art historical and artistic Prerequisite: ARC 172 with a grade of C or religious context of the production and use of vocabulary, will learn to perform visual analysis better. the works of art considered. Students will learn of compositions of painting, sculpture and Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. about different art historical methodological architecture. Students will develop drafting skills and approaches to the analysis of the material fundamental understanding of buildings by considered. Students will master art historical 102 Survey of Art History II (3) preparing drawings for a wood-framed structure. and artistic vocabulary, and will learn to perform  This course includes the study of design visual analysis of artistic compositions. UC:CSU principles, topics of architecture and architects. Prerequisite: None. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. 094 Introduction to Ancient Art of the Lecture, 3 hours. 221 Architectural Rendering (2) CSU Mediterranean (3) UC:CSU (Formerly Architecture 12) This course covers selected topics in the history Prerequisite: None of Western European art from the Renaissance Prerequisite: ARC 172 with a grade of C or Recommended: E.S.L. 008 better. to the major movements of the 20th century. Lecture, 3 hours. The course will examine the social, economic, Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. This course is a critical history of ancient art political and religious context of the production Students will develop 3-dimensional modeling and architecture of the Mediterranean to include skills and fundamental understanding of visual and use of the works of art considered. Egyptian, Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean, Students will learn about different art historical theory by preparing renderings for a building Greek, Etruscan, and Roman before 500 CE by a notable architect. This course includes the methodological approaches to the analysis of will be examined in their historical and cultural the material considered. Students will master study of design principles, topics of architecture contexts. Historical influences of Classical art and architects. art historical and artistic vocabulary, will learn and culture on Europe and America will be to perform visual analysis of compositions of evaluated. painting, sculpture and architecture. 271 Architectural Drawing III (3) CSU (Formerly Architecture 7) C-ID: ARTH 120 Prerequisite: ARC 172 with a grade of C or better. 103 Art Appreciation I (3) UC:CSU  Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Prerequisite: None. This course is a study of construction methods, Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. materials and building ordinances. This course Lecture, 3 hours. requires students to prepare detailed drawings This course is an introduction to the study of for commercial buildings in concrete and steel. visual arts. It entails appreciation and criticism of art forms and media, and a cross-cultural 911-921-931-941 Cooperative comparative exploration of the origins and Education - Architecture (1-4) CSU meaning of art from a wide variety of historical Architecture is approved for Cooperative periods and cultures. Topics include definitions Work Experience Education credit. See of art, use and function of art, symbolic meaning Cooperative Education, page 99, for of art, art terminology, style, design, color prerequisite, course description and credit limits. theory, methods of production, art criticism, and architectural forms. DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST C-ID: ARTH 100 ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.

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105 History of Asian Art (3) UC:CSU  112 Current Art Events (3) CSU 201 Drawing I (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. (Art Family A04) Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. This course is an introductory survey of the This course enriches students’ academic Art 201 is a fundamental course that arts of India, China and Japan, covering experiences and expands their cultural emphasizes drawing as a visual language the technical procedures of art production, awareness by providing opportunities to attend system. The picture plane, light logic and religious and philosophical influences on art a wide variety of art exhibits and art events perspective will be explored while various and architecture, as well as the interchange presented in the greater Los Angeles area, and methods and media are also surveyed. of cultural influence and artistic expression. to discuss these activities with guest artists and C-ID: ARTS 110 The course will examine the social, economic, faculty. political and religious context of the production 202 Drawing II (3) UC:CSU and use of the works of art considered. 115 History of Modern Art (3) (Art Family A04) Students will learn about different art historical UC:CSU  Prerequisite: Art 201 and Art 501 with grades of methodological approaches to the analysis of Prerequisite: None. C or better. the material considered. Students will master Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. art historical and artistic vocabulary, will learn Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. to perform visual analysis of compositions This course examines Western art and its This course is a continuation of Art 201 into of painting, sculpture and architecture. relationship to social, political, and economic more complex problems. A broader range of Comparisons will be made between historical aspects of modern society from the mid- media will be utilized and color and composition and modern examples. nineteenth through the mid-twentieth century. will be heavily emphasized. A higher standard of C-ID: ARTH 130 The influence of the Industrial Revolution, cross- craft will be applied to the work. cultural influences of Western and non-Western 109 The Arts of Africa, Oceania, and cultures, artistic response to new intellectual 203 Drawing III (3) UC:CSU Ancient America (3) UC:CSU  trends and disciplines, impact of the two World (Art Family A04) Prerequisite: None. Wars, the rise of the Civil Rights and Feminist Prerequisite: ART 202 with a grade of C or Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into movements, innovations in technology, various better. ENGLISH 101. stylistic movements, as well as methodological Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. approaches to analysis of the subject will be Lecture, 3 hours. This course is a continuation of Art 202 into This course is an introductory survey covering considered. Students will master art historical more complex problems and with a higher selected topics in the history of Non-Western and artistic vocabulary, will learn to perform degree of technical refinement. A broader range art from the indigenous cultures of Africa, visual analysis of compositions of painting, of media will be utilized and color, composition the islands of the South Pacific (Oceania), sculpture and other forms of visual art. and conception will be heavily emphasized. and pre-European contact North America and Mesoamerica. The course will examine 116 History of Women and Art (3) 204 Life Drawing I (3) UC:CSU the social, economic, political and religious UC:CSU  (Art Family A05) context of the production and use of the works Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: ART 201 with a grade of C or of art considered, as well as visual analysis of Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into better. compositions of painting, sculpture, architecture, ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. arts of the body and other media. Lecture, 3 hours. This course is a drawing study of the human This course examines the history of women’s figure where students learn to analyze anatomy 111 History of Contemporary Art (3) contributions to the development of visual arts, and essential structure. with emphasis on the Western world from the UC:CSU  C-ID: ARTS 200 Prerequisite: None. Renaissance to the present with emphasis on Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. socio-political factors that impacted the historical role of women in the patronage and production 205 Life Drawing II (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. (Art Family A05) of art. This course examines Western art and its Prerequisite: Art 201 and 204 with grades of C relationship to social, political, and economic or better. aspects of modern society from World War II 125 History of Photography I (3)  Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. to the present. It considers artistic responses UC:CSU Art 205 is the study of the human figure to new intellectual trends and disciplines, Prerequisite: None. through drawing where the emphasis will be on the rise of the Civil Rights and Feminist Lecture, 3 hours. problems in composition and figural expression. movements, innovations in technology, various This course is an introductory survey of the stylistic movements, as well as methodological history of photography from the nineteenth 206 Life Drawing III (3) UC:CSU century to present day. Students will analyze approaches to analysis of the subject will be (Art Family A05) photographs, master appropriate vocabulary, considered. Students will master art historical Prerequisite: ART 205 with a grade of C or identify the work of noted photographers, and artistic vocabulary, and will learn to perform better. consider issues of aesthetics and style, learn visual analysis of compositions of painting, Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. technical aspects of photography, explore major sculpture and other forms of visual art. Art 206 is a course on drawing of the human developments in photographic history, and figure with emphasis on pictorial organization consider the relationship of photography to the and personal expression. other arts.

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207 Life Drawing IV (3) UC:CSU 303 Watercolor Painting III (3) UC:CSU 309 Oil Painting III (3) UC:CSU (Art Family A05) (Art Family A08) (Art Family A06) Prerequisite: ART 206 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: ART 302, ART 201, and ART 501 Prerequisite: ART 308 with a grade of C or better. with grades of C or better. better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Recommended: ART 201 and ART 501. Art 207 is an advanced course that focuses on This course is a continuation of various Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. drawing the human figure, exploring problems advanced transparent watercolor techniques Art 309 is an advanced oil painting course in structural drawing and composition with with strong emphasis on the development of with emphasis on developing various styles expressive use of various media. concepts and friskit techniques. and techniques with further exploration of the medium in the direction of more personal 213 Color Theory (3) UC:CSU 304 Acrylic Painting I (3) UC:CSU expression. (Art Family A08) (Art Family A08) Prerequisite: ART 501 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. 400 Introduction to Printmaking (3) better. Recommended: ART 201 and 501, placement UC:CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. into ENGLISH 101. (Art Family A09) This course examines Color Dynamics. The Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. topics considered include form and value, This course is an overview of beginning acrylic Recommended: ART 201 and 501 harmony and spatial effects. The major theorists painting techniques with an emphasis on Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. introduced include Goethe, Itten and Albers. In materials used in acquiring these skills. Art 400 is an introductory course in basic fine art addition to the traditional 12-part color wheel, printmaking processes. digital color principles are also examined. 305 Acrylic Painting II (3) UC:CSU C-ID: ARTS 270 (Art Family A08) 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design Prerequisite: ART 304. (3) UC:CSU  250 Introduction to Digital Art (3) CSU Recommended: ART 201 and 501. (Art Family A02) Prerequisite: None Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. Recommended: ART 501 Acrylic Painting II is a continuation of Acrylic Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours Painting I, with emphasis on intermediate level Art 501 is a fundamental course presenting the Students are introduced to fundamental acrylic composition. elements and principles common to the visual concepts, practices, and theories of digital arts, with special emphasis on application to the art production. Topics include integration of 306 Acrylic Painting III (3) UC:CSU two-dimensional arts. Primary focus will be on traditional design, color, and compositional (Art Family A08) compositional and color theory and practice. principles with contemporary digital tools. Prerequisite: ART 305 with a grade of C or better. C-ID: ARTS 100 300 Introduction to Painting (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Acrylic Painting III, Art 306, is a continuation of 502 Beginning Three-Dimensional (Art Family A08) Design (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Acrylic Painting II with emphasis on advanced level concepts, styles and techniques. (Art Family A02) Recommended: ART 201 and 501, placement Prerequisite: None. into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. 307 Oil Painting I (3) UC:CSU (Art Family A06) This is a fundamental course involving Art 300 is an introduction to various painting relationships of elements common to three- materials, media and techniques including a Prerequisite: None. Recommended: ART 201 and 501. dimensional visual arts. Exercises will be given survey of methods both contemporary and in geometric and biomorphic shapes. Various traditional. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Art 307 is an overview of basic oil painting mediums and fabrication techniques will be C-ID: ARTS 210 techniques and materials. Composition, color, explored, including the use of mat-board, wood, and form are studied through a range of projects plaster and paint. 301 Watercolor Painting I (3) UC:CSU in historical context to bring the individual in C-ID: ARTS 101 (Art Family A08) touch with contemporary ideas in the field of oil Prerequisite: None. painting. 521 Art Gallery Techniques (3) CSU Recommended: ART 201 and 501, Placement Prerequisite: None into ENGLISH 101. 308 Oil Painting II (3) UC:CSU Recommended: ART 501 or 502 Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. (Art Family A06) Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. This course is an overview of various Prerequisite: ART 307 with a grade of C or This is an introductory course about art gallery transparent water color techniques with better. management including, but not limited to, emphasis on the materials used in acquiring Recommended: ART 201 and ART 501. curatorial strategies, exhibition design, proper these skills, both contemporary and traditional. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. handling of artworks and their installation, Art 308 is a continuation of the study of various gallery preparation and maintenance, gallery 302 Watercolor Painting II (3) UC:CSU historical techniques in oil painting. It extends lighting, production and distribution of press (Art Family A08) concepts from Beginning Oil Painting that releases, announcements, exhibitions lists, Prerequisite: ART 301 with a grade of C or focuses on a broader range of contemporary and related gallery literature. Students learn better. issues with an emphasis on the figure. Historical by working side-by-side with art professionals Recommended: ART 201 and ART 501. oil painting techniques are explored. during preparation and installation. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. This course is an intermediate continuation STUDENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO OPERATE STATIONARY AND HAND-HELD POWER TOOLS. of various transparent watercolor techniques with strong emphasis on subject matter and achieving various textural effects.

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531 Art Gallery Techniques II (3) CSU 619 Advertising Photo/Graphics II (4) 701 Sculpture I (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: ART 521 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. (Art Family A07) better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Prerequisite: ART 502 and ART 700 with grades Recommended: ART 501 or 502 This is an advanced photographic imaging of C or better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. class for graphic design. Students will study the Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. This is an intermediate course about art gallery technical, aesthetic and organizational aspects Students will explore more extensive sculptural management including, but not limited to, of photography for graphic communication, techniques, including modeling, carving, curatorial strategies, exhibition design, proper focusing on the computer as an essential tool. moldmaking, fabrications, environmental and handling of artworks and their installation, conceptual art. Students will engage in abstract gallery preparation and maintenance, gallery 620 Illustration I (3) CSU problem solving in order to advance creative lighting, production and distribution of press (Art Family A04) growth. The course focuses on a variety releases, announcements, exhibitions lists, Prerequisite: ART 201 and ART 501 with grades of traditional and nontraditional sculptural and related gallery literature. Students learn of a C or better. techniques and philosophies, at an intermediate by working side-by-side with art professionals Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. level. Usage of hand and stationary power tools during preparation and installation. This course is an introduction to the design, and equipment will be required. STUDENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO OPERATE production and concept formulation of STATIONARY AND HAND-HELD POWER TOOLS. contemporary illustration. Through a series of 702 Sculpture II (3) UC:CSU projects, various mediums are explored, as well (Art Family A07) 600 Typography I (3) CSU as the symbolic interpretation and translation of Prerequisite: ART 701 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. written material into visual form. better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Typography is a study of letterforms with 621 Illustration II (3) CSU The course is a continued study of emphasis on their use in graphic communication (Art Family A04) contemporary sculpture with emphasis on where the focus is placed on style, spacing, Prerequisite: ART 620 with a grade of a C or site work, installation and individual artistic proportion and their applied use in Graphic better. growth. This course will focus on the changing Design. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. definition of sculpture, from the finished single Illustration II is a continuing study of object placed on a pedestal to a wider range 604 Graphic Design I (3) CSU contemporary illustration through a series of formats. Students will engage in abstract Prerequisite: ART 501 and 600 with grades of C of projects with a focus on non-traditional problem solving in order to advance creative or better. media. Additional emphasis is placed upon the growth. The course focuses on a variety Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. individual needs and skills of each student. of traditional and nontraditional sculptural This class is an introduction to Graphic Preparing studies for client meetings is covered techniques and philosophies, at an advanced Design including beginning studies in at the conclusion of the class. level. Usage of hand and stationary power tools graphic communication. The principles of and equipment will be required. beginning 2-dimensional design are applied 626 Art Production Methods I (3) CSU as an organizational structure. Communication (Art Family A09) 708 Introduction to Ceramics problems are solved graphically using the Prerequisite: None. (3) UC:CSU computer as a tool for presentation and Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. (Art Family A01) production. Art production Methods I is a course in Prerequisite: None. preparing art for reproduction in print media. It Recommended: ART 501 or ART 502 with a 605 Graphic Design II (3) CSU includes study of commercial printing processes, grade of C or better. Prerequisite: ART 604 with a grade of C or the paper industry, photo/art editing, color Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. better. separation and layout preparation with emphasis This is an introductory course in ceramic arts, Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. on the needs of the graphic designer. The concepts, and processes including basic design Graphic Design II is a continuing study of computer serves as a primary tool. principles and creative development. Students graphic communication with an introduction to focus on fabrication techniques in hand-building, the interaction between designer and client. 700 Introduction to Sculpture glaze techniques, firing processes and ceramic Continued emphasis is placed on computer (3) UC:CSU terminology. Students will employ surface software as an important design tool. (Art Family A07) enrichment and application. Emphasis will be Prerequisite: None. drawn to the technical understanding of the 606 Graphic Design III (3) CSU Recommended: ART 502. behavior of clay, glazes and the geological Prerequisite: ART 605 with a grade of C or Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. and scientific components of both. The course better. Students will create three-dimensional covers aesthetics and creative development of Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. structures while refining their artistic expression, clay objects examining Eastern and Western This course is an advanced exploration of with sensitivity to materials and concepts. ceramic history, contemporary ceramics, theory, graphic communication. Assignments will focus The course focuses on a variety of traditional genres and personal modes of expression on multi-piece corporate identity programs. and nontraditional sculptural techniques and across cultures. Students will construct a professional portfolio philosophies designed to introduce a range of containing examples of past and current work. sculptural expressions and media.

618 Advertising Photo/Graphics I (4) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Advertising Photo/Graphics I is an introduction to digital photographic imaging for graphic design. Students will study the technical, aesthetic and organizational aspects of photography for graphic communication.

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709 Ceramics I (3) UC:CSU ASTRONOMY (ASTRON) 005 Introduction to Human Biology (4) (Art Family A01) UC:CSU Prerequisite: ART 708 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None better. 001 Elementary Astronomy (3) UC:CSU  Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Recommended: ART 502 The course includes basic biological principles Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Prerequisite: None. as they apply to humans. The course will Ceramic I students will focus on the technical, Lecture, 3 hours. provide a foundation for advanced courses in functional and forming of wheel throwing. Art This course is a non-mathematical survey Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. 709 curriculum has students investigate a more of astronomy, including selected historical Topics include chemical principles, the cell, complex understanding of surface design, aspects of Astronomy. Course topics include heredity, human anatomy and physiology, glazing techniques, ceramic terminology, the sun, planets, their satellites and other microbiology, pathology, ecology, and bioethics. and clay and glaze chemistry. The course members of the solar system; celestial motions and coordinates as shown by the planetarium covers aesthetics and creative development 006 General Biology I (5) UC:CSU  projector; elementary optics and their application of clay objects examining cultural, historical, (BIOLOGY 007 may be taken before Biology 6.) to the telescope and its accessories; star contemporary, and personal modes of Prerequisite: CHEM 101 and MATH 125 with systems and the constitution of stars; the expression. grades of C or better. classification of stars; novae, nebulae, galaxies; Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. black holes; quasars; and the evolution of 710 Ceramics II (3) UC:CSU This is a general biology course designed for our universe. Activities conducted outside of (Art Family A01) life science and many pre-health majors. It class may include telescopic observations at Prerequisite: ART 709 with a grade of C or examines basic cellular biology, metabolism, star parties (outdoor observation sessions), better. genetics, molecular biology, and the relationship planetarium shows or lectures. Recommended: ART 502 between form and function of living organisms. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Note: Some 4-year institutions prefer that This is a course providing continuing practice 005 Fundamentals of Astronomy Biology 6 and 7 be taken at the same college. in ceramic forming processes and surface Laboratory (1) UC:CSU C-ID: BIOL 135S (BIOLOGY 006 & 007) treatments with emphasis on three-dimensional Prerequisite: ASTRON 001 with a grade of C or better; or concurrent enrollment. design.  Laboratory, 3 hours. 007 General Biology II (5) UC:CSU Using the planetarium and telescopes (as (BIOLOGY 007 may be taken before BIOLOGY 711 Ceramics III (3) UC:CSU 006.) (Art Family A01) available on campuses) and/or planetarium Prerequisite: MATH 125 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: ART 710 with a grade of C or software, star atlases and planispheres, better. better. this class will study the methods used by Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. astronomers to determine the nature of the This is a general biology course designed for This is a course offering advanced forming universe. life science and many pre-health majors. It and sculpting techniques, learning historical examines the unifying principles of biology and contemporary ceramics, advanced glazing through the study of phylogeny, taxonomy, practices and developing a better understanding BIOLOGY organismal structure/function, evolution, and of the firing process. 003 Introduction to Biology (4) UC:CSU ecology. Note: Some 4-year institutions prefer  that Biology 6 and 7 be taken at the same 185 Directed Study - Art (1) CSU college. 285 Directed Study - Art (2) CSU (Not open for credit to students who have had NOTE: SOME 4-YEAR INSTITUTIONS PREFER THAT 385 Directed Study - Art (3) CSU BIOLOGY 006 or BIOLOGY 007.) Prerequisite: None. BIOLOGY 006 AND 007 BE TAKEN AT THE SAME Prerequisite: None. COLLEGE. Conference, 1 hour per unit. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. In this course students pursue Directed Study in This course for non-majors examines C-ID: BIOL 135S (BIOLOGY 006 & 007) Art on a contract basis under the direction of the the fundamental principles of biology supervising instructor. with laboratories emphasizing hands-on 010 Natural History I (4) UC:CSU investigations. Topics include an introduction to Prerequisite: None CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER evolutionary theory, basic biological chemistry, Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN cell function and reproduction, cellular This course for non-majors is a general FOR CREDIT. respiration and photosynthesis, classical and education survey of classification, behavior, UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY DIRECTED contemporary genetics, gene expression and ecology, and distribution of common local plants, STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN an introduction to animal structure and function. invertebrates, birds, and mammals. Students ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS Meets UC/CSU GE requirement of natural examine biological principles including evolution, CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS science with a lab. adaptation and scientific methods using the local SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR COMBINATION OF environment of Southern California. OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR BIOLOGY 003 AND 025 IS ONE COURSE. NO UC ADMISSION TO THE UC. CREDIT FOR BIOLOGY 003 OR 025 IF TAKEN 022 Marine Biology (4) UC:CSU  AFTER BIOLOGY 006 OR 007. Prerequisite: None. 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Education - Art (1-4) CSU This class emphasizes the investigation of Art is approved for Cooperative Work marine plants and animals. Intertidal, subtidal Experience Education credit. See Cooperative and offshore marine habitats are studied. The Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course effect of human impact on marine environment description and credit limits. will be reviewed. Field trips to Southern DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, California marine habitats will be offered. STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST (CREDIT MAY NOT BE AWARDED FOR BOTH ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY BIOLOGY 022 AND OCEANO 002). ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.

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033 Medical Terminology (3) CSU BIOTECHNOLOGY 005 Radio and Television Acting (3) Prerequisite: None. UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. (BIOTECH) Prerequisite: None. The course develops a comprehensive medical Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. vocabulary applicable to all specialties of The basic fundamentals of acting are explored. 001 Fundamentals of Biotechnology (3) medicine, through the learning of Greek and Demonstration, exercises, and improvisations Latin prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Training CSU are used to practice techniques covered. in the spelling, pronunciation, and definition of Prerequisite: None. Students will act out scenes to practice course medical terms and abbreviations are provided. Lecture, 3 hours. techniques. Emphasis is placed on character This class offers an introduction to the analysis and development of the actor for fundamentals of biomanufacturing and 040 The Science of Biotechnology (3) television. biotechnology. An overview of biology used in UC:CSU biotechnology is covered, and the history of Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 006 and CHEM 101 with biomanufacturing is explored along with key 006 Digital & Social Media Broadcast grades of C or better. concepts and practices utilized currently in Communication (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. biomanufacturing. An overview of the processes Prerequisite: None This is a comprehensive introduction to used by companies in the development of Lecture, 3 hours. the science of biotechnology. The course drugs and therapies, along with instrumentation This course consists of digital and social media presents theory and offers hands-on laboratory utilized in the production of medical products applications that relate to broadcasting and experience. Representative techniques will be provided. This class is suggested for involves the study of how people communicate presented in this course include: DNA students exploring career options in biology. with others through current electronic means, purification, bacterial transformation, DNA gel primarily audio and video. The development of electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, the Internet, new media, and social media will protein purification, SDS-PAGE and Western be examined and analyzed as broadcasting and blot. This is an advanced class intended for BROADCASTING communications applications continue to grow in Biology majors. the digital media age. $20.00 LAB FEE TO BE PAID WITH REGISTRATION. (BRDCSTG) 010 Radio Programming and 046 Genetic Analysis (3) UC:CSU 001 Fundamentals of Television and Production (3) CSU Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 006 with a grade of C Radio Broadcasting (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. or better. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. Recommended: E.S.L.. 008 or placement into The course introduces students to all aspects This course is designed to cover Mendelian ENGLISH 101. of radio station programming and production. genetics, chromosome analysis, and genomics. Lecture, 3 hours. Included are instruction and experience in the This class will examine the experimental This course consists of basic phases of radio, role of disc jockey, announcer, newscaster, approach to genetic analysis by introducing television and other mass media broadcasting, sportscaster, commercial producer, and public key concepts as well as solving experimental focusing on history, theory, and legal aspects. service director by means of working on campus problems. Different forms of broadcasting will be radio station, 95.1 FM KVCM. highlighted from network to cable to first run 185 Directed Study - Biology (1) CSU syndication, concluding with an overview of 011 Digital Audio Editing and 285 Directed Study - Biology (2) CSU developing technologies such as VOD and Production (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. HiDef. Classes will include debate on the Prerequisite: None. Conference, 1 hour per unit. innovators and some of the issues that have Lecture 2 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. This class allows for students to pursue a arisen recently with the demise of financial This course introduces the theoretical and directed study in Biology on a contract basis interest in syndication rules, vertical integration, practical fundamentals of audio production, under the direction of a supervising instructor. and the rise of broadband and its resultant technology, and terminology. This includes Depending upon the project various formats are changes in what constitutes a ‘broadcast.’ exercises using available equipment, an utilized to introduce students to the methods introduction to the lexicon of audio production, used by scientists to study topics in the 003 Voice and Diction for Radio and and an understanding of the selection and biological sciences. This class will emphasize Television (3) UC:CSU use of audio tools/software that support, radio, the development of problem solving and critical Prerequisite: None. television, video, film, and multimedia production thinking skills. Required of all radio and television majors. CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER Open to others. 017 Introduction to Voice-over (3) CSU SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. FOR CREDIT. This class features training in the presentation Lecture, 3 hours. This class consists of the students development UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED of broadcast material. Fundamentals of good of ability to narrate, dub and loop films, CD and STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN speech are combined with techniques for ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS handling problems unique to broadcasting, MP3 materials for use in: industrial information CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER such as microphone techniques, reading for units, the entertainment media, educational APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS the camera, interviewing techniques, preparing packages, and commercial advertising. Includes SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION continuity and transitions for commercial copy, the development and use of some world OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR dialects and an in-depth study of microphone ADMISSION TO THE UC. promotional and public service announcements, news copy, weather and sports announcing. techniques. An opportunity may be provided to create programming for the campus radio station KVCM.

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021 Advertising, Marketing, and 023 News, Sports, and Live Remote 031 Advanced Voice-Over (3) CSU Promotions for Broadcasting (3) CSU Broadcasting for Radio & Television Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 017 with a grade of C Prerequisite: None. (3) CSU or better. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. The course examines advertising, marketing, Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Development of skills in advanced voice- and promotions as an economic support for The course examines news, sports, and over disciplines including but not limited to: commercial broadcasting, including radio, live broadcasting for radio in support of animation, ADR, audio books, anime, narration, television, cable, satellite, and internet commercial broadcast, cable, Internet, and trailers, promos (including reading to picture), broadcasting. The class will focus on audience related telecommunications media. The class phone systems, point-of-purchase displays and surveys, rate structures, client, ad rep firms, and will focus on live remote broadcasts from video games. advertising agency relationships are discussed various weekly events on campus. Students and explored. Students may have an opportunity will have an opportunity to broadcast radio 032 Television History and Culture (3) to sell commercials on the campus radio station shows in combination with news, sports, and UC:CSU KVCM. entertainment events to air on the campus radio Prerequisites: None station KVCM. A hands-on participation class. Lecture, 3 hours. 022-1 Introductory Radio/Television Additional lab time may be required. The class takes a cultural approach to Activities (1) CSU television’s evolution as a technology and Prerequisite: None. 024 Podcasting Production for Radio & system of representation, considering television Laboratory, 3 hours The Internet (3) CSU as a system of storytelling and myth-making, This course focuses on production, Prerequisite: None and as a cultural practice, studied from programming, research and management Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours anthropological, literary, and video perspectives. in broadcast media. There will be practical This course consists of an introduction The course focuses on prime-time commercial assignments assigned with Los Angeles Valley to podcasts for radio emphasizing news, broadcasting, the medium’s technological and College broadcasting projects. entertainment and information. Podcasts will be economic history, and theoretical perspectives. There is much required viewing as well STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE A developed in class. Students will learn to use DISCUSSION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR ABOUT microphones, recording and editing software, as readings in media theory and cultural CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN A COURSE and how to post their podcasts. A website will interpretation. RELATED TO THEIR PROJECT FOR THE be provided for students to post podcasts, and SEMESTER. popular online options will be used for posting. 045 Advanced Television Acting and Directing (4) UC:CSU 022-2 Beginning Radio/Television 025 Radio/TV/Film Writing (3) CSU Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 005 with a grade of C Activities (1) CSU Prerequisite: None. or better. Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 022-1 with a grade of Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 4 hours. C or better. This course features analysis in the form The course is offered to train student actors Laboratory, 3 hours. and style of radio, television and film scripts and directors through intensive concentration in The course focuses on continuing the skills and program formats. Students will learn the advanced theories and methods of producing related to practice production, programming, preparation of scripts for radio, television and and directing television. Student will increase research and management in broadcast media. film. the individual performance in direction sensitivity There will be practical assignments assigned and flexibility. There is extensive use of digital with Los Angeles Valley College broadcasting 026 TV-Film Aesthetics (3) UC:CSU television recording equipment used. projects. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. 046 Fundamentals of Television 022-3 Intermediate Radio/Television This class introduces the analysis of film and Production (4) CSU Activities (1) CSU television texts. Students will examine the broad Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 022-2 with a grade of questions of form and content, aesthetics and Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. C or better. meaning, and history and culture. The class All the basic television production essentials Laboratory, 3 hours. explores the diverse possibilities presented by are covered. Training is given in the function This course focuses on intermediate skills the cinematic art and television form through an and operation of all basic television facilities, relating to practice production, programming, examination of a wide variety of productions. It including camera, microphones, switcher, video research and management in broadcast media. includes topics such as modes of production, tape recorder-editors, and lighting equipment. There will be practical assignments assigned narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, The direction and production of basic types of with Los Angeles Valley College broadcasting editing, sound, genre, ideology and critical programs are taught and practiced. Students projects. analysis. learn various roles of a TV studio production team. 022-4 Advanced Radio/Television 028 Television Announcing I (3) CSU Activities (1) CSU Prerequisite: None. 047 Single Camera Production (4) CSU Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 022-3 with a grade of Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. C or better. This course provides training in television Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Laboratory, 3 hours. announcing for newscasts, sportscasts, The course provides an introduction to the This course focuses on advanced skills relating commercials, interview hosting, and various theory, terminology, and operation of single to practice production, programming, research program performance assignments with camera video production, including composition and management in broadcast media. There emphasis on the development of the student’s and editing techniques, camera operation, will be practical assignments assigned with Los individual style and personality. In addition, portable lighting, video recorder operation, audio Angeles Valley College broadcasting projects. students emphasis on-camera, delivery style, control and basic editing. This course focuses script research, and analysis will be taught. on the aesthetics and fundamentals of scripting, producing, directing on location, postproduction, and exhibition/distribution. C-ID FTVE 130

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048 Digital Broadcast Editing (4) CSU 185 Directed Study- Broadcasting (1) CSU 032 Business Communications (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. 285 Directed Study- Broadcasting (2) CSU Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 385 Directed Study- Broadcasting (3) CSU Lecture, 3 hours. This course is designed to provide students with Prerequisite: None. This course applies the principles of ethical basic editing skills for television and internet Conference, 1 hour per unit. and effective communication to the creation of broadcasting promos, PSAs, commercials, and Allows student to pursue Directed Study in letters, memos, emails, and written and oral magazine shows. The end result may air on Broadcasting on a contract basis under the reports for a variety of business situations. KVCM-TV. direction of a supervising instructor. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER using word processing software for written 049 Digital Documentary Broadcast SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN Production (4) UC:CSU FOR CREDIT. documents and presentation-graphics Prerequisite: None. software to create and deliver professional- UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED level oral reports. The course also includes Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN instruction in speaking skills, oral presentations, This course explores long-form radio and ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS television documentary concept development, CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER communication technology, communication pre-production, production and post-production. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS across cultures, listening skills, and nonverbal Students will learn how to research and pitch SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION communication. This course incorporates a story, elements of storytelling and story OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR effectively writing employment documents structure, character development, interviewing, ADMISSION TO THE UC. including a résumé, cover letter and follow-up microphone and editing techniques, how to messages. write and perform narration, as well as how to 911-921-931-941 Cooperative use natural sound, music and sound effects for Education - Broadcasting (1-4) CSU 038 Business Computations (3) CSU radio documentaries. In addition, copyright law Broadcasting is approved for Cooperative Prerequisite: None. and other legal issues will be considered in this Work Experience Education credit. See Lecture, 3 hours. hands-on course. Cooperative Education, page 99, for This course introduces students to the prerequisite, course description and credit limits. mathematical concepts and applications 051 Digital Non-Fiction/Reality DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, necessary for successful business careers. Production for Broadcasting (4) CSU STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST Topics will include checking accounts, trade and Prerequisite: None ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY cash discounts, markups, payroll, simple interest ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. and promissory notes, compound interest, This course will provide a comprehensive inventory valuation formulas, depreciation overview of all digital production aspects of formulas, present value applications, and news, documentary, and reality from concept financial statement analysis. to finished project. Emphasizes the use of BUSINESS (BUS) digital equipment for location reality-based For Business, see also Accounting, Cooperative 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Education- productions. Education, Finance, Law, International Business (1-4) CSU Business, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Business is approved for Cooperative 081 Field Work I - Broadcasting (1) CSU and Supervision. Work Experience Education credit. See Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 010, 025, 046, Cooperative Education, page 99, for CINEMA 101, 111, or MEDIART 101 with a 001 Introduction to Business (3) prerequisite, course description and credit limits. grade of C or better. UC:CSU DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, Field work, 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST This course provides student with hands on Lecture, 3 hours. ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY experience working on a specific approved This course covers the meaning and purpose ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. topic or in an approved internship within the of business domestically and internationally, entertainment industry. the historical development of business, the general economic setting for business in the 082 Field Work II - Broadcasting (2) CSU global environment, and a brief introduction to CHEMISTRY (CHEM) Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 010, 025, 046, the following business areas: entrepreneurship, CINEMA 101, 111, or MEDIART 101 with a forms of business organization, operations, 051 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (5) grade of C or better. management, marketing, human relations, UC:CSU Field work, 4 hours. finance, accounting, budgeting, reports, Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 125. This course provides student with hands on government-business relations, the social and Recommended: MATH 122 experience working on a specific approved ethical responsibilities in business, business law, Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. topic or in an approved internship within the and risk management. A descriptive course encompassing basic entertainment industry. C-ID: BUS 110 concepts of inorganic, organic and biological chemistry with applications to health and 083 Field Work III - Broadcasting (3) environmental issues. This course is for CSU students requiring a physical science with lab Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 010, 025, 046, (liberal arts, elementary education and allied CINEMA 101, 111, or MEDIART101 with a grade health related majors) but is not intended for of C or better. students planning to enroll in Chemistry 101. Field work, 6 hours. Students will gain hands on experience working on a specific approved topic or in an approved internship within the entertainment industry in order to give practical experience in what they have learned in one of the listed prerequisite courses.

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060 Introduction to General Chemistry 101 General Chemistry I (5) UC:CSU CHICANO STUDIES (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: MATH 125 and CHEM 060 OR Prerequisite: MATH 125 or 134, or placement CHEM 068 with grades of C or better. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. (CHICANO) into MATH 245. All classes are taught in English. Lecture, 5 hours; laboratory 2 hours. This class provides a study of chemical This course is an introduction to elementary principles and laws with emphasis on chemical 002 The Mexican-American in chemical principles and laws with applications calculations. This course will cover chemical to industrial, environmental and health issues. stoichiometry and concentration calculations, Contemporary Society (3) UC:CSU The laboratory will introduce safety, scientific gas laws, thermochemistry, introductory Prerequisite: None. observation, measurement, and use of quantum mechanics, bonding, molecular Lecture, 3 hours. chemicals. The course will emphasize chemical geometry, unit cell calculations, and colligative This course investigates the most relevant stoichiometry and gas law calculations. Students properties. Laboratory work includes gravimetric issues facing the Chicano community today. who have not studied introductory college level analysis, titration, and observation. This course Special attention will be given to the growth chemistry must take this course or Chemistry is required of majors in agriculture, bacteriology, and impact of political behavior and under- 68 prior to enrollment in Chemistry 101. This biology, botany, chemistry, dentistry, representation, public health concerns, course is recommended for students who have engineering, geology, medical technology, educational inequities, and immigration policies never taken a college level chemistry course. No medicine, optometry, pharmacy and physics. affecting Mexicans, Chicanos, and other Latinos. credit given for this course if student has already CLASS ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 24 passed Chemistry 68. PERSONS PER SECTION DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES. THIS LIMIT IS THE ONE SUGGESTED 007 The Mexican-American in the CHEMISTRY 60 IS ONLY OFFERED IN THE WINTER BY THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) OR SUMMER SESSIONS. History of the United States I (3) AND THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH UC:CSU  ADMINISTRATION (OSHA). 068 Preparation for General Chemistry Prerequisite: None. C-ID: CHEM 120S Lecture, 3 hours. (5) UC:CSU This course is a survey of United States history Prerequisite: MATH 125 or 134, or placement as it relates to the development of the Chicano into MATH 245. 102 General Chemistry II (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: CHEM 101 with a grade of C or in the United States with a special emphasis Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. on Mexican-American contributions to the Elementary chemical principles and laws better. development of American civilization. This with applications to industrial, environmental Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. course covers Pre-Columbian and Mexican and health issues are covered in this class. This course is a continuation of Chemistry colonial periods, the northward advance and The laboratory will introduce safety, scientific 101. Lecture topics will cover thermodynamics, settlement of the present day U.S. Southwest/ observation, measurement, and use of physical properties of solutions, gas phase Southeast. Topics also include the role and chemicals. The course will emphasize chemical and ionic equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, impact of the American Revolution, U.S. stoichiometry and gas law calculations. nuclear chemistry, and transition metals. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Extended discussion groups in Chem 68 will Laboratory experiments will include experiments reinforce the chemical concepts needed to in kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry and succeed in Chemistry 101 and 102. Students thermodynamics. Instrumentation used will 008 The Mexican-American in the who have not studied introductory college level include spectrophotometers, pH meters and History of the United States II (3) chemistry must take this course or Chemistry voltmeters. UC:CSU  60 prior to enrollment in Chemistry 101. This CLASS ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 24 Prerequisite: None. course is recommended for students who have PERSONS PER SECTION DUE TO SAFETY Lecture, 3 hours. never taken a college level chemistry course. No ISSUES. THIS LIMIT IS THE ONE SUGGESTED This course concentrates on Mexican American BY THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS) credit given for this course if student has already history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. AND THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Discussion centers on the participation, passed Chemistry 60. ADMINISTRATION (OSHA). contributions, and experiences by Mexican MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR CHEM 60 AND 68 C-ID: CHEM 120S Americans. Major areas include the socio- COMBINED IS ONE COURSE. NO UC CREDIT FOR 60 OR 68 IF TAKEN AFTER 101. historical, political, economic and educational 211 Organic Chemistry for Science struggles. Topics include the Mexican American Majors I (5) UC:CSU Southwest, the U.S Mexico War, American Prerequisite: CHEM 102 with a grade of C or Expansionism, U.S. Treaties, U.S. Constitution, better. Bill of Rights, desegregation struggle, American Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. Nativism, Mexican Repatriation, WWII, Zoot-Suit This course is an introduction to the topological, Riots, Bracero Program, Mexican American physical and chemical properties of carbon- Labor Movement and the Chicano Movement. containing compounds. Laboratory emphasis This course also fulfills (US-1) of the CSU is on the preparation, isolation, purification and American Institutions Requirement. analysis of organic compounds.

212 Organic Chemistry for Science Majors II (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: CHEM 211 with a grade of C or better. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. This course is a continuation of Chemistry 211 with emphasis on the structural, physical and chemical properties of organic compounds and molecules of biological importance. Laboratory emphasis is on the preparation, isolation and purification of carbon-containing compounds.

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037 Chicano Literature (3) UC:CSU  CHILD DEVELOPMENT 007 Introduction to Curriculum in Early Prerequisite: None. Childhood Education (3) CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None Lecture, 3 hours. (CH DEV) The State of California Dept. of Social Services Recommended: CH DEV 001 and placement This course is an introductory analysis of the has standardized all Child Development course into ENGLISH 101. literary, social, and historical aspects of works numbers throughout the state. These are Lecture, 3 hours. written by Mexican-American authors. The designated as DS in some courses. This course explores appropriate curriculum course reveals the progression of a people and environments for young children. Students and culture in American society, artistically examine a teacher’s role in supporting 001 Child Growth and Development (3) expressed by Mexican-American writers who development and positive learning experiences seek to understand themselves and the world UC:CSU for all young children using observation and around them. The course will be conducted in Dept. of Social Services DS1. assessment strategies and emphasizing the English but texts may be read in either English Prerequisite: Placement into ENGLISH 101. essential role of play. Planning, implementation or Spanish. Required for all Child Development majors. and evaluation of curriculum includes but Required for Child Development Certificate. is not limited to: language arts and literacy, 042 Contemporary Mexican Literature Lecture, 3 hours. mathematics, physical sciences, art and  Developmental theories from pre-natal to creativity, movement, health and safety, social (3) UC:CSU adolescents will be covered in this course. (Same as SPANISH 012) and emotional learning. The following developmental domains will Prerequisite: None. be discussed: physical, mental, social and C-ID: ECE 130 Lecture, 3 hours. emotional. This course will examine the major This course provides an introduction to the developmental milestones for children from 010 Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) CSU major historical events and literary movements conception through adolescence in the physical, Prerequisite: None. in Mexico, with a focus on 20th-century Mexican social, emotional, and cognitive domains. Recommended: CH DEV 001. literature read in translation. The lectures, Emphasis is placed on issues that affect typical Lecture, 3 hours. readings and discussions are in English. and atypical development through the study of This course reviews laws, regulations, theories, research and child observations. standards, policies, procedures and early 044 Mexican Civilization (3) UC:CSU  childhood curriculum related to child health, C-ID: CDEV 100 (Same as SPANISH 016) safety and nutrition. Topics include nutrition, Prerequisite: None. injury prevention, common childhood diseases, Lecture, 3 hours. 002 Early Childhood: Principles and first aid, and special health problems in early This course considers the significant elements Practices (3) CSU childhood years. Community health resources of pre-Columbian Mexican civilization, the Prerequisite: None. for children and families will be reviewed. impact of the Spanish domination upon the Recommended: CH DEV 001 and E.S.L. 008 or indigenous population and its influence upon placement into ENGLISH 101. C-ID: ECE 220 mores, art, and industry. It introduces the Dept. of Social Services DS3. students to studies in the history, literature, Lecture, 3 hours. 011 Child, Family and Community art, and music of Mexico as they evolved from This is a survey course of early childhood (3) CSU colonial times to the present. The impact of the programs, current early childhood philosophies Dept. of Social Services DS2. Mexican Revolution upon all the Americas is and developmentally appropriate practices. Prerequisite: None. considered. It examines the present-day culture The students will examine the underlying Recommended: CH DEV 001 of Mexican-Americans as influenced by their theoretical principles of appropriate practices Lecture, 3 hours. Mexican heritage and life in the United States. applied to programs and environments. This course surveys major educational issues, The course is taught in English. Emphasis is placed on the role of the teacher, legislation, and trends, affecting children, role of relationships, constructive adult-child their families and community. It examines the 054 Mexican-American Arts in American interactions and teaching strategies that support sociological, cultural, and economic influences Culture (3) UC:CSU physical, social, creative and intellectual on various patterns of family life. This course Prerequisite: None. development of children and lead to desired will identify community resources for health, Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. learning outcomes. Professional development education, and public welfare. Lecture, 3 hours. and career paths based upon CA Child C-ID: CDEV 110 This course focuses on Mexican and Mexican- Development Permit Matrix will be discussed. American arts, literature and music. Particular C-ID: ECE 120 012 Parent-Teacher-Child Interaction emphasis is given to the identification and (3) CSU the discussion of their contributions to the 003 Creative Experiences for Children I Prerequisite: None. contemporary culture of the United States. (3) CSU Recommended: CH DEV 001 Dept. of Social Services DS3. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. This course provides the student with a general Recommended: CH DEV 001 and placement overview of parental involvement and parents as into ENGLISH 101. partners in early childhood education. Special Lecture, 3 hours. emphasis is placed on the integration and The creative approach to program planning in configuration of parent-child relationships, as areas of art, dramatic play, blocks, music and well as on parent-teacher communication. The movement will be explored. Emphasis will be on developmental context of socialization and its the development of creative teaching strategies influence on families will be explored. and the values of these curriculum areas.

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014 Dual Language Development in the 030 Infant/ Toddler Development (3) 037 Literature for School-Age Early Years (3) CSU CSU Children (2) CSU Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Ch Dev 1 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. better. Recommended: Ch Dev 1 and E.S.L. 008 Exploration of language acquisition and dual Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 2 hours. language development throughout early This course is a survey of infant and toddler This course is survey of literature suitable for childhood. Current research will be reviewed growth and development, educational programs children in schools settings, beginning with as it relates to social and educational policies currently available, and principles of infant- Pre-Kindergarten. Emphasis given to selection, ad practices, considering influences of families, toddler care-giving. Direct observation of infants evaluation and presentation of literature using cultures, schools, and communities. and toddlers is a requirement of this course. developmental characteristics and needs of children. Includes development of appropriate 022 Practicum in Child Development I 031 Infant/ Toddler Care and Education curriculum materials for the classroom with a (4) CSU (3) CSU literature emphasis. Recommended for early Prerequisite: Ch Dev 1, 2, 7 and 11 with grades Prerequisite: Ch Dev 1 with a grade of C or childhood and primary school teachers and of C or better; current TB test. better. parents. Practicum site may require fingerprinting, Child Lecture, 3 hours. Abuse Index Check, and Health Exam. This course is a survey of infant-toddler 038 Administration and Supervision of Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. development and its relation to environmental Early Childhood Programs I (3) CSU Students are required to have supervised and curricular design. Principles of infant-toddler Dept. of Social Services DS6. experience in a preschool, child development care-giving and quality assessment. Direct Prerequisite: Ch Dev 1 and Ch Dev 11, and Ch center or other early care and education setting. observations in infant-toddler programs are Dev 3 or Ch Dev 7 with a grade of C or better. The student will relate all previous theory and requirements of this course. Lecture, 3 hours. curriculum courses to practical application in the Students are prepared to establish and classroom. 034 Observing and Recording administer an early childhood program. C-ID: ECE 210 Children’s Behavior (3) CSU Financial aspects of administration and legal Prerequisite: Ch Dev 1 with a grade of C or rules and regulations pertaining to establishing a 023 Practicum in Child Development II better. center are emphasized. Students apply licensing Lecture, 3 hours. information and knowledge of regulations to (4) CSU design an appropriate environment, create a Prerequisite: Ch Dev 22 with grade of C or This course will address the appropriate use fiscal plan, marketing strategy and develop better, current TB test. Practicum field site may of assessment and observation strategies an enrollment and hiring process. This course require fingerprinting, and Child Abuse Index to document development, growth, play and partially fulfills the licensing requirements for the Check and Health Exam. learning to join with families and professionals director. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. in promoting children’s success. Recording This course provides an advanced practicum strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and experience in an early childhood education multiple assessment tools are explored. 039 Administration II: Personnel setting. Students apply assessment strategies to Assignments include an opportunity for and Leadership in Early Childhood plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally observation in the field. Students will participate Education (3) CSU appropriate activities. Techniques that promote in classroom observation assignments and may Prerequisite: Ch Dev 38 with a grade of C or partnerships between teachers and families need to show a current negative TB test. better. are developed. A resume and a professional C-ID: ECE 200 Lecture, 3 hours. portfolio are created. Students assigned to This course provides training for administrators directed practicum teaching demonstrate 035 Fostering Literacy Development in of Early Childhood Programs on a variety of professional and ethical behaviors. Students are Young Children (3) CSU topics pertaining to administration of early assigned to a Child Development program under Prerequisite: None. childhood programs. Topics include: state and the supervision of a college instructor. Recommended: Ch Dev 1 federal regulations, computer applications for administration, grant and proposal Lecture, 3 hours. 029 Infant Toddler Practicum (3) CSU Development of instructional skills, curriculum, development, advocacy, leadership skills and Prerequisite: Ch Dev 1 with a grade of C or activities and environment for promoting team management techniques, developing a better. language and literacy in young children, comprehensive parent partnership, working with Recommended: Ch Dev 30 or Ch Dev 31. beginning at birth. Emphasis on building a Desired Results, and legal issues. This course Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. foundation for reading, writing, listening and partially fulfills the licensing requirement for the This course is designed to provide students speaking using a developmentally appropriate director. the opportunity to gain a greater understanding approach. of the importance and process of learning in the first three years of life, and to be able to 036 Literature for Early Childhood (1) develop, prepare, implement, and evaluate CSU developmentally appropriate curriculum Prerequisite: None. experiences for infants and toddlers. In addition Lecture, 1 hour. to 2 hours of lecture per week, students will This course is a survey of literature suited for observe and work directly with young children in children up to 8 years old with emphasis on the LAVC Infant and Toddler Lab program three techniques for selection and presentation. hours per week. Storytelling, acquaintance with literature particularly suited for young children will be discussed. Recommended for early childhood and primary grade teachers and parents. STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH CH DEV 036 AND ENGLISH 236.

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042 Teaching in a Diverse Society 048 Positive Guidance in Early 185 Directed Study - Child Development (3) CSU Childhood Settings (3) CSU (1) CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. 285 Directed Study - Child Development Recommended: CH DEV 001 and E.S.L. 008. Recommended: CH DEV 001 and E.S.L. 008. (2) CSU Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. 385 Directed Study - Child Development This course includes philosophy, principles This course is an exploration of developmentally (3) CSU and methods related to working with young appropriate management techniques for children Prerequisite: None. children and families within a diverse society. in early childhood settings. Emphasis is on Conference, 1 hour per unit. Materials and experiences will be explored developing culturally sensitive individualized Child Development 185, 285 and 385 allows relating to diversity, including cultural, ethnic, plans for behavior management of children with students to pursue Directed Study in Child ability, gender, social class and generation traditional and special needs. Development on a contract basis under the differences. Curriculum development, problem supervision of a supervising instructor. Student solving techniques and environmental designs 053 Parenting (3) CSU will work on a research project independently will be studied from an inclusive perspective to Prerequisites: None. and will receive support from instructor. infuse multi-cultural activities and an anti-bias Recommended: CH DEV 001 perspective into the fabric of the curriculum. Lecture, 3 hours. CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER This course will examine the role of the SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN C-ID: ECE 230 FOR CREDIT. parent throughout the early stages of child UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY DIRECTED 044 Early Intervention for Children with development and provide strategies for supporting a variety of parenting styles and STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN Special Needs (3) CSU family structures. In addition, students will learn ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS Prerequisite: CH DEV 001 with a grade of C or CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER about positive parenting behaviors and explore better. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS techniques for fostering positive teacher-parent Lecture, 3 hours. SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION interactions. This course is an introduction to the study of OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR ADMISSION TO THE UC. exceptional children, focusing on classification and special characteristics of the exceptional 065 Adult Supervision/Early Childhood child. This course requires observations of Mentoring (2) CSU 911-921-931-941 Cooperative children in various special education programs. Prerequisite: CH DEV 001 and CH DEV 011; Education - Child Development (1-4) and CH DEV 003, CH DEV 004, or CH DEV 007 CSU 045 Programs for Children with Special with a grade of C or better. Child Development is approved for Cooperative Needs (3) CSU Lecture, 2 hours. Work Experience Education credit. See This course focuses on principles and practices Prerequisite: None. Cooperative Education, page 99, for of supervision and evaluation of staff in Early Recommended: CH DEV 001. prerequisite, course description and credit limits. Childhood Programs. The emphasis of this Lecture, 3 hours. DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, course is the role of experienced teachers who This course is an Introduction to the study STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST mentor or supervise new teachers and student of exceptional children, focusing on general ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY teachers. This course meets supervision program planning and modification. Includes ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. requirement for the Child Development Permit. observations of programs.

046 School Age Programs I (3) CSU 172 Introduction to Careers in Child Prerequisite: None. Development (1) CINEMA (Please also see Media Arts) Recommended: CH DEV 001 and E.S.L. 008 Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 1 hour. This course is designed for students interested This course introduces students to the variety of 101 Beginning Film Production (3) in working in before/after or out-of-school career options available to Child Development UC:CSU programs for school-age children. Students are majors. Exploration of career opportunities, Corequisite: CINEMA 107 introduced to the philosophies of programs for required qualifications, resources available, Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. school-children. This course includes designing as well as academic and professional support This course is a comprehensive introduction to appropriate curriculum and experiences, systems will be discussed. Class is only offered the process of digital film/video production from classroom management and creating on Pass/No Pass basis. script concept to finished project, centering on environments. basic theory, terminology and creative uses of production and post-production equipment 047 School Age Programs II (3) CSU via exams, demonstrations, and hands- Prerequisite: None. on experiences with digital and film media Recommended: CH DEV 001. exercises Lecture, 3 hours. NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO This course is designed for students interested PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO in working in before/after or out-of school COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL programs for school-age children. This course OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROJECTS. includes focus on developmental stages of school-age children, quality programs and program requirements, leadership, guidance strategies, communication between home and school, and community resources.

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102 Film Genres (3) UC:CSU 107 Understanding Motion Pictures (3) 114 Master Filmmakers (3) UC:CSU  Prerequisite: None. UC:CSU  Prerequisites: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. This course is an analytic and critical overview Lecture, 3 hours. This course provides students with an of a variety of film genres, examining them This course provides students with an analytical exploration of important filmmakers and how from aesthetic, sociological and psychological critical survey of motion pictures as an art form, their work has advanced and defined the perspectives. Particular emphasis will be given entertainment industry, and communication art of cinema from a historical and societal to how genre interacts between story content medium via screenings, lectures, readings about perspective. Landmark films by celebrated and audience with regard to gender roles and ‘classic’ and contemporary films, American and filmmakers, both foreign and domestic, are social structure, ethnicity, and socio-economics. foreign, theatrical and non-theatrical analyzed in terms of theme, structure, and Genres can include comedy, drama, action- cinematic technique. Emphasis is placed on adventure, suspense-thriller, animation, musical, 110 Motion Picture Sound (3) CSU the role of the auteur as well as filmmakers’ horror and science-fiction. Prerequisite: Cinema 101 or Mediart 101with a contributions to specific film genres. Information grade of C or better. on specific filmmakers and their impact on major 103 Diversity in Cinema (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. artistic, social, economic, and technological Prerequisite: None. This is an intermediate course dealing with all trends throughout history will be delivered via Lecture, 3 hours. aspects of film/video sound recording, mixing, screenings, lectures, readings, and discussions. This course is an analytic and critical overview and editing from theory to application, centering of diverse cultural representation in film from on learning the basic parts and functions of 115 Cinematography (3) UC:CSU historic, aesthetic, sociological, philosophical professional sound recording equipment, as well Prerequisite: CINEMA 101 or MEDIART 101 and psychological perspectives. This includes as sound techniques and aesthetics. with a grade of C or better. an examination of established mainstream NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. culture paradigms and how they intersect with PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO This is an intermediate course dealing with minority cultures in terms of gender, ethnicity, COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL all aspects of cinematography from theory to religious, and other societal aspects. Further, OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED application, centering on learning the basic parts the discussion will include minority access TO COMPLETE PROJECTS. and function of intermediate film/video cameras, to development, production, distribution and lenses, lighting equipment, accessories as well exhibition. 111 Developing Content for Movies (3) as cinematography techniques and aesthetics. CSU NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO 104 History of Documentary Film (3) Prerequisite: None. PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL Prerequisite: None. This survey course presents an overview of OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED Lecture, 3 hours. the business of moviemaking, using industry TO COMPLETE PROJECTS. This course presents a historical overview of examples to study the acquisition and the art and craft of documentary and non-fiction development of narrative and non-narrative 120 Film Editing (3) UC:CSU films from the silent era to contemporary times, projects from concept to delivery. It introduces Prerequisite: CINEMA 101 or MEDIART 101 both American and foreign, with an emphasis the student to the art of creating and selling with a grade of C or better. on the ‘classics’, propaganda, educational, content for the entertainment industry. Students Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. docudrama, and avant-garde. will learn how to acquire, develop, create and This is an intermediate course covering all pitch material, as well as gain an understanding aspects of digital film/video editing theory, 105 History of Motion Pictures (3) of the structure of the industry. techniques and aesthetics. A variety of UC:CSU  professional applications will be utilized in the editing exercises. Prerequisite: None. 113 History of Animation (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisites: None. NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO This course provides students with an Lecture, 3 hours. PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO introductory overview of the history of cinema, Students will examine a historical overview of COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED both American and foreign, from the earliest the art and craft of international animation, from TO COMPLETE PROJECTS. silents to contemporary times, with an emphasis the silent era to present day, with an emphasis on the first 75 years, via screenings, lectures, on classics, ground breaking films and shows, 125 Film Production Workshop (3) CSU readings and discussions about the major both foreign and domestic, including different Prerequisite: CINEMA 107; and CINEMA 115 or artistic, social, economic, and technological techniques: hand drawn, stop motion, and MEDIART 115 with grades of C or better. trends. computer-generated animation. Corequisite: CINEMA 110 or MEDIART 110; and CINEMA 120 or MEDIART 120. 106 The Art of Animation and Effects (3) Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. UC:CSU Advanced course in practical filmmaking, with Prerequisite: None. each student required to produce/write/direct Lecture, 3 hours. and tech a professional short film with sound, as This course provides students with an analytical well as crew for other assigned films overview of traditional and experimental animation techniques, American and foreign, NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO past and present. Practical special effects COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL include optical, mechanical, mattes, miniatures, OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME IS REQUIRED TO and others. Computer-generated visual effects COMPLETE PROJECTS. cover previsualization, motion capture, digital compositing, and others.

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150 Cinema Internship (3) CSU COMMUNICATION 121 Interpersonal Communication Prerequisite: CINEMA 101 or MEDIART 101 (3) UC:CSU with a grade of C or better; and CINEMA 110, (Formerly Speech 121) CINEMA 111, CINEMA 115, CINEMA 120, STUDIES (COMM) Formerly Speech Communication (Speech) Prerequisite: None. CINEMA 125, MEDIART 105, MEDIART 110, Lecture, 3 hours. MEDIART 113, MEDIART 115, MEDIART 116, This is a lecture/activity/discussion course which 101 Public Speaking (3) UC:CSU  MEDIART 118, MEDIART 120, MEDIART 130, proceeds through an analysis of the views of the (Formerly Speech 101) or MEDIART 131 with a grade of C or better. scope and purpose of human communications Prerequisite: None Laboratory, 6 hours. including factors involved in the process of Lecture, 3 hours. Students will gain hands-on experience communicating, perception, self image, ethics, This is an introductory course stressing the working in an approved internship within the professional contexts, listening, non-verbal, need for effective oral communication. The entertainment industry in order to utilize the conflict, language, and relationships. Emphasis emphases in the course are on: principles of skills they have learned in the listed prerequisite is placed on the process of interpersonal human communication, structuring various types courses. communication. of speeches, researching information, audience analysis, critical analysis of public discourse, C-ID: COMM 130 911-921-931-941 Cooperative presentation of speeches and building self Education - Cinema (1-4) CSU confidence in public speaking situations. 122 Intercultural Communication Cinema is approved for Cooperative Work (3) UC:CSU Experience Education credit. See Cooperative C-ID: COMM 110 (Formerly Speech 122) Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course Prerequisite: None description and credit limits. 102 Oral Communication II (3) UC:CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. (Formerly Speech 102) DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, Lecture, 3 hours. STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST Prerequisite: None This course examines communication in the ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY Lecture, 3 hours. context of intercultural interactions, explores ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. This is an introductory course that emphasizes verbal and nonverbal communication similarities the debate process. Fundamentals of effective and differences in communication across argumentative speaking are examined. Oral cultures, and provides strategies to enhance activities are used extensively as learning interpersonal communication skills within the COLLEGE STUDIES devices. context of intercultural communication. (COLLEGE) 104 Argumentation and Debate (3) C-ID: COMM 150 UC:CSU  101 Navigating Your Path Through (Formerly Speech 104) 130 Introduction to Oral Interpretation College to Career (1) CSU Prerequisite: None. of Literature (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None Lecture, 3 hours. (Formerly Speech 130) Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 1 hour. This course is a critical thinking class in the Prerequisite: None College success is strongly predicted by foundation and strategies of argument, logical Lecture, 3 hours. a student’s sense of belonging, confidence reasoning, rational thinking and decision Students study the theory, principles, and as a learner, and work towards personally making. Emphasis is placed on both how and techniques of oral interpretation of literature. meaningful goals. This course aims to promote why we make the decisions we do. Topics Texts include prose, poetry, drama, and other growth in all three of these areas. Students explored include: critical analysis of discourse, forms of performance texts drawn from a will explore career pathways and develop claims, definitions, evidence, reasoning, diverse range of cultural viewpoints and voices. community with faculty and peers who share fallacies, and case building. Students focus on selection, analysis, editing, their academic interests. Students will identify performance, and evaluation; developing an C-ID: COMM 120 their college readiness strengths and needs, appreciation for and an understanding of oral explore relevant campus services, and interpretation as a communication medium. 105 Critical Thinking (3) UC:CSU  practice essential academic skills to expand (Formerly Speech 105) C-ID: COMM 170 their personal tool-kit for academic success. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 with a grade of C Assignments and activities will develop critical or better. 151 Small Group Communication thinking, communication, research, information Lecture, 3 hours. (3) UC:CSU literacy, and study skills in ways that integrate Instruction in this course is designed to allow (Formerly Speech 151) the student’s career and academic interests and students an understanding of the relationship Prerequisite: None apply across general education disciplines. of language to logic, which should lead to the Lecture, 3 hours. ability to analyze, criticize and advocate ideas, This course provides an analysis of the to reason inductively and deductively, and to purposes, principles, and types of group identify the assumptions upon which particular processes. Development of individual skills conclusions depend. This class has a minimum in persuasion, reasoning, decision making, 6,000 word writing component. leadership, effective listening, and problem solving, is achieved by responsible group 106 Forensics (2) CSU RPT3 participation. (Formerly Speech 106) C-ID: COMM 140 Prerequisite: None. Laboratory, 6 hours. This course provides advanced training in public speaking, argumentation skills and intercollegiate competition in public debate. C-ID: COMM 160B

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185 Directed Study - Speech 009 Computer Keyboarding 035 Concepts in Information Systems Communication (1) CSU Improvement (1) CSU (3) CSU 285 Directed Study - Speech Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Communication (2) CSU Recommended: CAOT 001 with a grade of C or Lecture, 3 hours. 385 Directed Study - Speech better, or the equivalent. This course provides students with the basis Laboratory, 3 hours. for understanding concepts necessary for Communication (3) CSU This course emphasizes speed and accuracy success in the Information Age. It provides (Formerly Speech 185, 285, 385 respectively) building on the keyboard using corrective an introduction to the basic concepts of an Prerequisite: None drills, exercises, timed writings and diagnostic information system with emphasis on the Conference, 1 hour per unit. computer keyboarding software. components of the microcomputer, including This course allows students to pursue Directed the system unit and input, output, storage, and Study in Communication Studies on a contract communication devices; application software; basis under the direction of a supervising 031 Business English (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. systems software; the Internet and the World instructor. Required for all incoming CAOT majors. Wide Web; and privacy and security issues. CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER Recommended for Business majors. SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN Lecture, 3 hours. 037 Introduction to Bookkeeping (3) FOR CREDIT. Students will develop competency in the Prerequisite: None. UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/DIRECTED fundamentals and mechanics of correct English Lecture, 3 hours. STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN usage, including grammar, punctuation, This course is designed to acquaint students ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS capitalization, number style, sentence structure, with the principles and practices of bookkeeping. CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS and written expression. The course emphasizes Topics include the fundamentals of double entry SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION appropriate methods of expression through bookkeeping, worksheets, and preparation of OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR sentence construction, paragraph development, financial statements. ADMISSION TO THE UC. and functional composition. STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH 043 Office Procedures (3) CAOT 031 AND BUS 031. Prerequisite: CAOT 001 or 002 with a grade of C or better. COMPUTER 032 Business Communications (3) CSU Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. This course covers the concepts and procedures APPLICATIONS OFFICE Recommended: COAT 031 or BUS 031 with a used in the automated/electronic office. Human grade of C or better. relations skills, job interviewing techniques and TECHNOLOGIES (CAOT) Lecture, 3 hours. strategies, attitude, personality, communication This course provides students with the skills, reinforcement of keyboarding, business 001 Computer Keyboarding and opportunity to develop the ability to write English, records management skills, and Document Applications I (3) CSU effective business memorandums, letters, e-mail professional ethics needed for success in the Prerequisite: None. messages, employment documents, and short automated/electronic office environment will Lecture 2 hours, and laboratory, 3 hours. reports developing in print and in digital formats. be included. An emphasis is also placed on This course instructs students in proper The problem-solving approach to creating sustainable environment policies that may be keyboarding techniques to accomplish messages that inform, persuade, and convey initiated in the office/company workplace. mastery of the computer keyboard by touch. negative news is stressed. Emphasis is on Students will develop speed and accuracy and the concepts of effective writing style such as 047 Applied Office Practice (2) CSU produce basic business documents such as organization, coherence, and unity as well as Prerequisite: CAOT 001 or CAOT 002 business letters, reports, and tables using word principles of grammar and punctuation of written Performance, 5 hours. processing software. business documents. The course also includes The student gains practical experience in many instruction in oral communication, speaking areas of office work by working six hours a 002 Computer Keyboarding and skills, and oral presentations. Communication week on campus. Special attention is given to Document Applications II (3) CSU technology platforms and tools, communication developing the personal qualities desirable in Prerequisite: None. across cultures, listening skills, nonverbal business, the ability to follow both written and Recommended: CAOT 001 with a grade of C or communication, and workplace ethics in virtual oral instructions, and confidence in handling better, or the equivalent. and face-to-face settings are included. routine office duties such as phone calls, office visitors, records management, and computer Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH This course is an intermediate keyboarding CAOT 032 AND BUS 032. software programs. course. Formatting various kinds of business correspondence including business letters, 033 Records Management and envelopes, reports, business forms, and Electronic Filing (3) tables of increasing complexity is emphasized. Prerequisite: None. Continued emphasis is placed on keyboarding Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours. techniques, improving speed and accuracy on This course presents basic principles and timed writings, and developing proofreading procedures of record storage, control, retrieval skills. and management by manual, electronic, and micrographic methods. Emphasis is also placed on sustainable environmental policies regarding records storage and management. Students will develop speed and accuracy in indexing, filing and finding documents in such systems as alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject.

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078 Microcomputer Acctg 086 Microcomputer Office Applications: 123 Web Design Applications for the Applications for the Electronic Office Database (3) CSU Office Professional (3) (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: CAOT 037, ACCTG 001, or Recommended: CAOT 031 or CAOT 092 with Recommended: CAOT 031, CAOT 092, and ACCTG 021 with a grade of C or better. passing grades of C or better. CAOT 097 with passing grades of C or better. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 4 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. This course acquaints students with the use This course covers database office applications This course is designed to provide students who of the microcomputer for bookkeeping and using Microsoft Access or a similar database are familiar with creating Web pages with the accounting applications. Students receive software. It provides an in-depth coverage ability to create more fully developed Web sites, hands-on experience in analyzing business of database and records design, creating using HTML, CSS, and a variety of authoring transactions, keeping records, preparing pivot tables and pivot charts, file creation tools. Through lectures and demonstrations, financial statements, and generating financial and maintenance, file search by various students learn how to incorporate text, images, management reports using an accounting criteria, formatting and printing on-screen hyperlinks, animation, sounds, video and software package such as QuickBooks. The data representations, production of reports, interactive elements into a Web site. course will cover sales and receivables, and discussion of Internet-based database payables and purchases, general and end-of- operations. 124 Introduction to Image Creation for period procedures, and payroll for service and the Office Professional (3) merchandising businesses. 092 Computer Windows Application (2) Prerequisite: None. CSU Recommended: CAOT 031, CAOT 092, and 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in Prerequisite: None. CAOT 097 with passing grades of C or better. the Office (3) CSU Lecture, 1 hour, laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. This course prepares students to work efficiently This course covers importing, correcting, and Recommended: CAOT 031 or CAOT 092 with a within the Microsoft Windows operating system. manipulating images using Adobe Photoshop grade of C or better. Topics include windows desktop, help, file and or a similar software. The course includes Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. folder management, accessing applications and planning, creating, scanning, and modifying This course is a survey of major office communicating, and customizing a computer images that can be used for a variety of applications used in Business. Word processing, using the control panel. business applications. graphics, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications will be included. An 097 Internet for Business (3) 185 Directed Study – integrated suite such as Microsoft Office Prerequisite: None. Computer Applications Office Professional will be used. The course provides Recommended: CAOT 031 or CAOT 092 with Technology (1) CSU hands-on instruction to the Windows operating passing grades of C or better. 385 Directed Study – Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. system and exploration of the Internet. Computer Applications Office This course provides an overview of the use Technology (3) CSU 084 Microcomputer Office Applications: of the Internet for the office professional. It covers Internet tools used in business such Prerequisite: None. Word Processing (3) CSU Conference, 1 hour per unit. Prerequisite: None. as electronic mail, browsers, search engines, virtual meetings, messaging, research, file This course allows students to pursue directed Recommended: CAOT 001 or CAOT 002 and study in Computer Applications & Office CAOT 031 and CAOT 092 with passing grades sharing, remote access, social networking in business, and the creation of Web pages. Technology on a contract basis under the of C or better direction of a supervising instructor. Lecture, 2 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. This course provides information and hands- 108 Presentation Design for the Office CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER on training using word processing software (2) CSU SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN FOR CREDIT. programs such as Microsoft Word. Students Prerequisite: None. will learn beginning and advanced functions Recommended: CAOT 031 or CAOT 092 with UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED and apply their skills and knowledge to a wide passing grades of C or better. STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS variety of simple and complex documents, such Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours. CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER as letters, memoranda, columnar tables, text This course covers Microsoft PowerPoint APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS tables, manuscripts, mail merge, and graphics. presentation application software used SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION to design, modify, and create multimedia OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR 085 Microcomputer Office Applications: presentations. It includes converting ADMISSION TO THE UC. Spreadsheet (3) CSU presentations into Website elements, and using Prerequisite: None. graphics, tables, charts, diagrams, sound, video, 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Recommended: CAOT 031 and CAOT 092 with animation and other enhancement features in Education – CAOT (1-4) CSU passing grades of C or better. presentations. Computer Applications & Office Technologies Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. is approved for Cooperative Work Experience This course provides a detailed study of Education credit. See Cooperative Education, business applications using Microsoft Excel or a page 99, for prerequisite, course description and similar software. Topics include the commands, credit limits. formats, and functions of the software with DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, emphasis on its use as a problem solving and STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST financial analysis tool. Students will learn to ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY create macros, customize toolbars and menus, ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. and integrate Excel with other applications. It covers the creation, editing, formatting and printing of worksheets. It emphasizes preparing computerized worksheets, using formulas and functions to analyze data, prepare graphs, and simplify office accounting procedures.

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COMPUTER 112 Operating Systems - Beginning 114 Operating Systems - Advanced Linux (3) UC:CSU Linux (3) CSU INFORMATION SYSTEMS Prerequisite: CO SCI 802 or CS 101 with a Prerequisites: CO INFO 837 or CIS 113 with a grade of C or better. grade C or better. (CIS) Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. This course is the first in a series of three This course is the 3rd in a series of three courses designed to prepare the student to courses intended to prepare the student 101 Introduction to Computers and take LPI level certification exams. Each of for the three LPI certification exams. The Their Uses (3) UC:CSU these courses corresponds to one of the levels purpose of this course is to advance student’s Prerequisite: None. of LPI exam levels as LPI I, II and III. The theoretical and practical knowledge of the Lecture, 3 hours. purpose of this course is to develop sufficient Linux Operating System so that the student can The course provides an overview of computers expertise, knowledge, skills and confidence to take Linux certification exams at LPI 3 level. and information processing. It presents the enable the student to pursue self development The exams are external to this institution and fundamental concepts of a computer’s hardware in order to be able to take Linux certification a fee applies. The student is expected to do and software. Students are introduced to exams. Subjects covered: Linux Command- some preparatory work on their own prior to popular computer programs including Word Line Tools Managing Software Configuring taking the certification tests. Subjects covered: Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Hardware Managing File and Filesystems The X Advanced: LDAP, Samba, Mixed Windows and and Database programs. The Internet, Windows System The Boot Process and Scripts Linux environments, Security(Host, access, Utility Programs, Computer Ethics and Data Documentation and Security Administering the network), Virtualization, High Availability Cluster Representation are discussed. The societal System Basic Networking Managing Servers Management and Cluster Storage. impact of computers is critiqued. In addition the following areas are covered as THIS COURSE REPLACED CO INFO 838 IN SPRING THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 801 IN SPRING well: Multi boot installation, Linux commands 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR 2020. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR (almost all are the same or very similar to BOTH CO INFO 838 AND CIS 114. BOTH CIS 101 AND CO SCI 801. UNIX commands), system management and maintenance, scripting, diagnosis and 192 Introduction to Cloud Computing 104 Microcomputer Application troubleshooting, setting up a simple network (3) CSU Software (4) CSU and use of network commands. Updating Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. and upgrading software, installation of new Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory 2 hours. software and applications. Operating systems Students learn cloud computing which shifts Students will learn about computer components theory, design or construction are not covered. information systems from on premises how they interact with software, and how However, key characteristics of a superior computing infrastructure to highly scalable to interpret data representation in memory. operating system are explored. An integral part Internet architectures. Students learn concepts The course includes a survey of major office of this course is extensive lab work in the class. of IT cloud computing infrastructure and systems applications, including word processing, THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 834 IN SPRING and gain skills necessary to apply knowledge to spreadsheets, database management, and 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR implement, deploy, and support; configuration, presentation software, using an integrated suite, BOTH CO SCI 834 AND CIS 112. optimization, services, and virtualization in the such as Microsoft Office. Topics include: use of cloud environment. Students will learn concepts templates and document automation, designing 113 Intermediate Linux (3) CSU of cloud computing for both the enterprise and spreadsheet, charting data, creation of Prerequisites: CO SCI 834 or CIS 112 with a SoHo environments. Students review case electronic presentations, principles of database grade C or better. studies to examine various industry cloud design, object linking and embedding (OLE), Recommended: CO SCI 863 or CIS 210 practices and applications. The course also creating web pages. Required for majors. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. surveys cloud careers and discusses industry THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 830 IN SPRING This course is the 2nd in a series of three demand for cloud skills. 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR courses intended to prepare the student for the BOTH CO SCI 830 AND CIS 104. three LPI certification exams. The purpose of 193 Database Essentials in Amazon this course is to advance student’s theoretical Web Services (3) CSU and practical knowledge of the Linux Operating Prerequisite: None. System so that the student can take Linux Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours certification exams at LPI 2 level. The exams This course addresses cloud database are external to this institution and a fee applies. management which supports a number of The student is expected to do some preparatory different approaches for storing data. In the work on their own prior to taking the certification course, students define, operate and scale tests. Subjects covered: System Startup and both SQL and noSQL data storage solutions. Advanced System Management Linux Kernel This course considers factors that should Configuration Basic File Management Advanced be balanced during the design of a storage Disk Management Networking Configuration solution. Principles are applied by performing DNS Server Configuration Advanced Networking exercises using Amazon RDS and SQL to create Configuration Configuring file Servers and fill tables, retrieve and manipulate data. Configuring Web and E-mail servers Security Object-based APIs are used to serialize objects System Troubleshooting I: Boot and Kernel to Amazon DynamoDB for noSQL solutions. Problems System Troubleshooting II: System Topics include automated backups, transaction Resources and User Environment logs, restoration, and retention. THIS COURSE REPLACED CO INFO 837 IN SPRING 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR BOTH CO INFO 837 AND CIS 113.

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194 Computer Engines in Amazon Web 911-921-931-941 Cooperative 115 Programming in C# (3) UC:CSU Services (3) CSU Education - Computer Science Prerequisite: CO SCI 802 or CS 101 with a Prerequisite: None. Information Technology (1-4) CSU grade of C or better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours Computer Information Systems is approved Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. Students explore how cloud computing for Cooperative Work Experience Education This course covers principles of event- systems are built using a common set of core credit. See Cooperative Education, page 99, for driven programming and object-oriented technologies, algorithms, and design principles prerequisite, course description and credit limits. design in Windows applications using the C# centered around distributed systems. Students programming language. the course emphasis DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, is on event-driven programming using GUI gain an understanding of business and technical STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST tools, and architecting on the Cloud. Students ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY classes, instantiating objects, working with acquire practical hands-on experience solving ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. properties, methods, and events, and creating real-world cloud computing problems with the event-handlers. Course topics include the Visual Cloud. Students learn about tools useful for Studio IDE, variable scope and lifetime, various managing a business’ IT infrastructure, and an COMPUTER SCIENCE (CS) .NET Framework control classes, constructors, understanding of how the cloud platform can arrays and collections, strings, data validation help companies meet compliance, governance, and exception handling, multi-form projects, 101 Introduction to Computer Science and regulatory requirements. access modifiers, creating user-defined classes, (3) UC:CSU and introduction to the OOP concepts of data 195 Security in the Cloud (3) CSU Prerequisite: MATH 110, 112, or placement into encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. MATH 115 or higher. Prerequisite: None. THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 895 IN SPRING Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours 2020. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR This course is an introduction to the design, Students learn to protect the confidentiality, BOTH CS 115 AND CO SCI 895. analysis, development, and implementation of integrity and availability of computing computer programs using a high-level, object- systems and data. Students learn how to use 117 Intermediate Programming Using oriented programming language. The focus is redundant and layered controls, continuous on analytic programming skills, problem-solving, C/C++ (3) UC:CSU validation and testing, and a substantial Prerequisite: CO SCI 802 or CS 101 with a the design and analysis of algorithms, and the amount of automation to ensure the underlying grade of C or better. software construction process. infrastructure is continuously monitored and Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. protected. Students learn about the various THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 802 IN SPRING This course covers the principal elements of security tools and features provided by Cloud 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR the “C++” programming language, including BOTH CO SCI 802 AND CS 101. Services. Students learn fundamental principles functions and function prototypes, pointers, and topics of Information Technology Security arrays, strings, structures, unions, enumerated and Risk Management at the organizational 111 Programming in Visual Basic types, intraprogram and interprogram level and policies and procedures with respect (3) UC:CSU communication, and dynamic memory to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Prerequisite: CO SCI 802 or CS 101 with a allocation. Management. grade of C or better. THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 839 IN SPRING Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR 210 Introduction to Computer This course covers fundamental principles BOTH CS 117 AND CO SCI 839. Networking (3) CSU of event-driven programming for Windows Prerequisite: CO SCI 801 or CIS 101 with a applications using Visual Basic and Windows 119 Programming in Python (3) UC:CSU grade of C or better. applications with graphical user interfaces. Prerequisite: None Topics covered by the course include controls Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. This course presents the theory and practice and their properties, methods and events; basic Students will learn topics of the Python of computer networking. It covers the data types and variables; subroutines and language such as data types, variables, control principles and techniques used in designing functions; scope; control structures; building structures, Python Objects and Object Oriented data networks. Topics include networking graphical user interfaces; and interfacing with Design, standard and advanced mathematical theory, network design and implementation, the Windows operating system. Object linking libraries, tool-chain use and Python network management, data communication and embedding (OLE) and multimedia also are Frameworks, user-defined classes and abstract fundamentals, noise effects, network introduced. collections, single and multidimensional arrays, communications and protocols, topologies, THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 808 IN SPRING Python lists, tuples, collections, and dictionaries. transmission methods, as well as architecture, 2020. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH CS 111 AND CO SCI 808. THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 903 IN SPRING the presentation, modeling and performance 2020. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR analysis of various type of networks including BOTH CS 119 AND CO SCI 903. (LANs, WANs, and WiFi), maintenance and troubleshooting, and network security. This course has a comprehensive coverage of fundamental networking technologies, with a focus on major operating systems. THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 863 IN SPRING 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR BOTH CO SCI 863 AND CIS 210.

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130 Introduction to Computer 213 Advanced Programming in Java (3) 236 Advanced Data Structures and Architecture and Organization (3) UC:CSU Introduction to Databases (3) UC:CSU UC:CSU Prerequisite: CO SCI 802 or CS 101 with a Prerequisite: CO SCI 836 or CS 136 with a Prerequisite: CO SCI 802 or CS 101 with a grade of C or better. grade of C or better. grade of C or better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. This course covers principles of object-oriented This course covers advanced topics in the study The course covers the fundamentals of design and programming using Java. Additional of data structures; the role of abstract data information representation and storage topics include writing applets, working with types (including priority queues, heaps, graphs, organization in computer systems. Topics exceptions, file input/output, networking, sets, sorting, searching, and hashing) and their include computer hardware components, typical building event driven GUIs, and developing specification, implementation and application computer architectures, instruction formats, multithreaded programs using concurrency, and in program design; recursion; and use of addressing modes, stacks, the instruction Unified Modeling Language. complexity analysis in evaluating algoriths. THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 832 IN SPRING execution cycle, assembly language instruction THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 890 IN SPRING 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR formats, compiler translation, optimizing 2020. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH CO SCI 832 AND CS 236. compilers, dissemblers, loaders and simulators, BOTH CS 213 AND CO SCI 890. system interrupts, virtual memory, boolean algebra and logic gates, combinational logic and 216 Object-Oriented Programming in sequential devices. C++ (3) UC:CSU COOPERATIVE THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 816 IN SPRING Prerequisite: CO SCI 839 or CS 117 with a 2020. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR grade of C or better. EDUCATION (COOP ED) BOTH CS 130 AND CO SCI 816. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. This course covers principles of object-oriented 195-295-395 Work Experience, 136 Introduction to Data Structures (3) design and programming using C++. The topics covered by this course include the role of General I (1-3) CSU UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. objects as abstract data types; data abstraction, Prerequisite: CO SCI 839 or CS 117 with a Cooperative Education, General is approved for inheritance, and polymorphism; constructors grade of C or better. Cooperative Education, Work Experience, and and destructors; overloading member functions; Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. Internships. Cooperative Education is a work static members; operator overloading; friend This course will cover an introduction to the experience program involving the employer, functions and classes; overriding base class study of data structures formed from primitive the student-employee and the college to insure member functions; private, public, and protected data types and the role of abstract data types, that the student receives on the job training and access; virtual member functions, pure including stacks, queues, lists, trees, and the unit credit for work experience or volunteer virtual functions and abstract base classes; graphs. Students will also learn about the work/internship. Students must be employed or composition v. inheritance; exception handling; definition of these abstract data types, and their volunteering/interning in order to participate in dynamic memory allocation for objects and I/O implementation and application in program program. During the fall and spring semesters, streams. design and algorithms that use them, including students shall be enrolled in at least one recursion and use of complexity analysis in THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 840 IN SPRING additional course in a U.S. regionally accredited evaluating algorithms. 2020. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR institution. BOTH CS 216 AND CO SCI 840. THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 836 IN SPRING 2020. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH CS 136 AND CO SCI 836. 220 Advanced Computer Programming (3) UC:CSU COUNSELING (COUNSEL) 150 Windows and Web Database Prerequisite: CO SCI 840 or CS 216 with a Programming (3) UC:CSU grade of C or better. 001 Introduction to College (1) CSU Prerequisite: CO SCI 808 or CO SCI 895 or CS Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. 111 or CS 115 with a grade of C or better. This course covers principles of object-oriented Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. and event-driven design and programming for Lecture, 1 hour. An introduction to programming applications Windows. This course uses an object-oriented This course provides students with important that use a graphical user interface (GUI) in a and event-driven language such as Visual information about the college and its resources, Web based environment such as ASP.Net to C++ to provide an understanding of designing, introduces them to the requisite skills for college access and modify data in Relational Database developing, and implementing Windows success, helps them set educational and career Management Systems (RDBMS) using object- applications. The course will include coverage goals, and assists them in developing a student oriented programming (OOP) principles and of standard Windows interface mechanisms, educational plan (SEP) to meet those goals. Structured Query Language (SQL). Topics Single-Document Interface (SDI) applications, include: Server side technologies, event driven serialization, Multi-Document Interface (MDI) 004 Career Planning (1) CSU programming, relational database design, applications, and multimedia applications. Prerequisite: None. website security and data validation. The class THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 861 IN SPRING Lecture, 1 hour. will be taught using one or more of the OOP 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR This is a career planning course designed to programming languages currently used in the BOTH CS 220 AND CO SCI 861. help the undecided student make a meaningful business world, such as Visual Basic.NET or decision regarding a career goal. The course C#. includes career assessments, various self- THIS COURSE REPLACED CO SCI 870 IN SPRING appraisal techniques, and information regarding 2020. STUDENTS MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR career characteristics and trends using career BOTH CO SCI 870 AND CS 150. information technology. This course provides students with insights into their interests, skills, values and personality which gives them the ability to make realistic and informed career choices about Career and Academic Pathways(CAPS).

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020 Post-Secondary Education: The 173 Hip-Hop Dance Techniques III 334 Tap Dance Techniques IV (1) Scope of Career Planning (3) UC:CSU (1) UC:CSU UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. (Dance Family D04) (Dance Family D08) Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: DNCESPC 172 with a grade of C Prerequisite: DNCESPC 333 with a grade of C This course introduces students to the role of or better. or better. higher education in society and to their role as Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. students. Students explore personal attributes This intermediate level Hip-Hop course will This course offers instruction in advanced level needed for college success, critical thinking and focus on Hip-Hop/Street dance techniques. tap dance skills. Students will learn and practice effective study strategies, relating to others in a Technical aspects will be emphasized, with advanced level tap dance fundamentals, steps, diverse world, the career planning and decision a focus on memorization and building dance choreography, and terminology. making process, and transfer and educational phrases from movement vocabulary learned STUDENT MAY BE CONSIDERED THROUGH AN planning. This course will also provide students in class. Instruction will include historical AUDITION PROCESS. with an overview of campus resources and chronology and context. policies. 441 Latin Social and Salsa Dance I (1) 174 Hip-Hop Dance Techniques IV (1) UC:CSU UC:CSU (Dance Family D02) DANCE SPECIALTIES (Dance Family D04) Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: DNCESPC 173 with a grade of C Activity, 3 hours. (DNCESPC) or better. This course offers instruction and practice in the Some courses in Dance Specialties are part of Activity, 3 hours. fundamentals of Latin Social and Salsa Dance, the Dance Family group and have enrollment This advanced level Hip-Hop course will focus with focus on basic foot patterns, introductory limitations. The group code appears under the on improvisation and free style Hip-Hop/ level partnering sequences, cultural origins, and course title. See page 199 for more information. Street dance techniques. Technical aspects social etiquette. will be emphasized, with a focus on individual 161 Cultural Dance Rehearsals and expression and style. Instruction will include 442 Latin Social and Salsa Dance II (1) Performances I (1) UC:CSU historical chronology and context. UC:CSU (Dance Family D11) (Dance Family D02) Prerequisite: None. Audition required 331 Tap Dance Techniques I (1) Prerequisite: DNCESPC 441 with a grade of C Activity, 3 hours. UC:CSU or better. This course provides students with structured (Dance Family D08) Activity, 3 hours. cultural dance rehearsal time which culminates Prerequisite: None This course offers instruction and practice in the in a performance. Students participate as Activity, 3 hours. fundamentals of Latin Social and Salsa Dance, dancers and/or production personnel and may This course is an introduction to basic tap with focus on basic foot patterns, beginning perform on campus or in the community. dance skills. Students will learn and practice level partnering sequences, cultural origins, and introductory level tap dance fundamentals, AUDITION REQUIRED. social etiquette. steps, choreography, and terminology. 171 Hip-Hop Dance Techniques I 443 Latin Social and Salsa Dance III (1) 332 Tap Dance Techniques II ‡ (1) (1) UC:CSU UC:CSU UC:CSU (Dance Family D04) (Dance Family D02) (Dance Family D08) Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: DNCESPC 442 with a grade of C Prerequisite: DNCESPC 331 with a grade of C Activity, 3 hours. or better. or better. This course is an introduction to the basic Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. technique of Hip-Hop dance, and will focus This course offers instruction and practice in the This course offers instruction in beginning level on the fundamentals of various Hip-Hop fundamentals of Latin Social and Salsa Dance, tap dance skills. Students will learn and practice styles, including their historical chronology with focus on intermediate level foot patterns beginning level tap dance fundamentals, steps, and context. Musicality and rhythmic skills will and partnering sequences, cultural origins, and choreography, and terminology. be emphasized, as well as body conditioning social etiquette. and that develops strength, stamina, and STUDENT MAY BE CONSIDERED THROUGH an awareness of proper dance conditioning AUDITION PROCESS. 444 Latin Social and Salsa Dance IV (1) techniques. UC:CSU 333 Tap Dance Techniques III (1) (Dance Family D02) 172 Hip-Hop Dance Techniques II UC:CSU Prerequisite: DNCESPC 443 with a grade of C (1) UC:CSU (Dance Family D08) or better. (Dance Family D04) Prerequisite: DNCESPC 332 with a grade of C Activity, 3 hours. Prerequisite: DNCESPC 171 with a grade of C or better. This course offers instruction and practice in the or better. Activity, 3 hours. fundamentals of Latin Social and Salsa Dance, Activity, 3 hours. This course offers instruction in intermediate with focus on advanced foot patterns, advanced This beginning level Hip-Hop course will focus level tap dance skills. Students will learn level partnering sequences, cultural origins, and on the foundation of various Hip-Hop/Street and practice intermediate level tap dance social etiquette. dance techniques. Musicality and beginning fundamentals, steps, choreography, and SOME COURSES IN DANCE STUDIES ARE PART level rhythmic skills will be emphasized, in terminology. OF THE DANCE FAMILY GROUP AND HAVE addition to historical chronology and context. STUDENT MAY BE CONSIDERED THROUGH AN ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS. THE GROUP CODE AUDITION PROCESS. APPEARS UNDER THE COURSE TITLE. SEE PAGE 199 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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DANCE STUDIES 805 History and Appreciation of Dance 822 Dance Rehearsals and (3) UC:CSU Performances (1) UC:CSU (DANCEST) Prerequisite: None. (Dance Family D11) Some courses in Dance Studies are part of Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Audition required. the Dance Family group and have enrollment This course provides a historical perspective Activity, 2 hours. limitations. The group code appears under the of dance from ritual to contemporary theatrical This course provides students with structured course title. See page 199 for more information. dance forms. It focuses on the ways in which rehearsal time which culminates in a various dance forms reflect and shape culture, performance. Students participate as dancers and how they reflect the historical, social and/or production personnel and may perform 301 Choreography I (1) UC:CSU and political climate of the day. The class will on campus or in the community. (Dance Family D10) consider the impact of dance on the western Prerequisite: None world and how it has been affected by the Activity, 3 hours. 185 Directed Study - Dance (1) CSU different dance traditions world-wide. This course is an introduction to basic 285 Directed Study - Dance (2) CSU principles of dance composition and (Dance Family D07) choreography. It includes theory and practice 814 Dance Production I (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. using improvisation, critical analysis, and (Dance Family D03) Lecture, 1 hour per unit. implementation of the elements of space, time, Prerequisite: Audition required. This course allows students to pursue directed and energy in student projects. Emphasis will Lecture, 1 hour; activity, 3 hours. studies in Dance on a contract basis, under the be placed on the use of space: shape, levels, This course provides instruction and laboratory direction of a supervising instructor. direction, focus, formations, and the dancers’ experience in introductory level methods and Credit limit: A maximum of 3 units per subject in relationship to the space around them. techniques involved in producing and performing Directed Study may be taken for credit. in a dance concert, including: an introduction UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/DIRECTED to basic lighting, music/audio, rehearsal 302 Choreography II (1) UC:CSU STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185 IN ANY procedures, publicity, basic costume concepts, (Dance Family D10) DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS introductory level audition and performance Prerequisite: DANCEST 301 CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER skills, and an introduction to dance critique and APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS Activity, 3 hours. assessment. SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION This course covers beginning principles of OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR dance composition and choreography. It ADMISSION TO THE UC. includes theory and practice using improvisation, 815 Dance Production II (2) UC:CSU critical analysis, and implementation of the (Dance Family D03) elements of movement (space, time, energy) in Prerequisite: DANCEST 814 with a grade of C student projects, with a focus on the element of or better and Audition required. DANCE TECHNIQUES time. Lecture, 1 hour; activity, 3 hours. This course provides instruction and laboratory experience in beginning level methods and (DANCETQ) 801 Modern Dance I (3) UC:CSU Some courses in Dance Techniques are part of techniques involved in producing and performing (Dance Family D06) the Dance Family group and have enrollment in a dance concert, including: rehearsal Prerequisite: None. limitations. The group code appears under the planning, publicity, beginning level lighting Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 4 hours. course title. See page 199 for more information. design for dance, music/audio, marketing, This course offers instruction and practice in beginning level audition and performance skills, the fundamentals of Modern Dance. Instruction beginning costume design, dance critique and 111 Ballet Techniques I (1) UC:CSU includes techniques, theory, and history of analysis. (Dance Family D01) Modern Dance in its social, political and cultural Prerequisite: None context. The elements of improvisation and 816 Dance Production III (2) UC:CSU Activity, 3 hours composition will also be introduced at the This course offers an introduction to traditional (Dance Family D03) beginning level. ballet techniques and principles, emphasizing Prerequisite: DANCEST 815 and Audition instruction in the fundamentals of positions, required. 802 Modern Dance II (3) UC:CSU placement, terminology, and introductory level Lecture, 1 hour; activity, 3 hours. (Dance Family D06) exercises. This course provides instruction and laboratory Prerequisite: DANCEST 801. experience in intermediate level methods and Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 4 hours. techniques involved in producing and performing 112 Ballet Techniques II (1) UC:CSU This course offers instruction and practice in in a dance concert, including: rehearsal (Dance Family D01) Modern Dance technique at an intermediate planning, publicity, lighting, music/audio, Prerequisite: DANCETQ 111 with a grade of C level. Instruction includes technique, theory, and marketing, audition and performance skills, or better. history of Modern Dance focusing on the post costume design, stage makeup design, dance Activity, 3 hours modern era. Improvisational techniques as they critique and analysis. This course offers instruction in traditional relate to composition will also be introduced at ballet techniques and principles, emphasizing an intermediate level. instruction in the fundamentals of positions, 820 Dance Staging and Methods (4) placement, and beginning level barre and center UC:CSU floor exercises. (Dance Family D03) Prerequisite: Audition required. STUDENT MAY BE CONSIDERED THROUGH AN Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 4 hours. AUDITION PROCESS. This course provides instruction and laboratory experience in methods and techniques involved in producing a dance concert, including: rehearsal management and scheduling, choreographic applications, lighting, costuming, publicity, audition and performance skills, and dance critique and assessment.

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113 Ballet Techniques III (1) UC:CSU 124 Jazz Dance Techniques IV (1) 143 Modern Dance Techniques III (1) (Dance Family D01) UC:CSU UC:CSU Prerequisite: DANCETQ 112 with a grade of C (Dance Family D05) (Dance Family D06) or better. Prerequisite: DANCETQ 123 with a grade of C Prerequisite: DANCETQ 142 with a grade of C Activity, 3 hours. or better. or better. This course offers instruction in traditional Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. ballet techniques and principles, emphasizing This course provides instruction in the history, This course teaches technique, principles, instruction and practice at an intermediate level. technique, principles, terminology, practice, and terminology and the practice of modern STUDENT MAY BE CONSIDERED THROUGH AN performance of jazz dance at the advanced (contemporary) dance at the intermediate level. AUDITION PROCESS. level. The course will emphasize the correct Emphasis is on the correct placement and placement and execution of advanced jazz execution of intermediate level modern dance 114 Ballet Techniques IV (1) UC:CSU movements in a variety of styles, including: movements, along with a more integrated use (Dance Family D01) classic jazz, contemporary jazz, swing, lyrical, of the arms. The course will include an in-depth Prerequisite: DANCETQ 113 with a grade of C latin, and jazz funk, with a focus on performance exploration of the choreographic element of or better. techniques and styles. Time through improvisational and choreographic Activity, 3 hours. exercises. Students will increase coordination, This course offers instruction in traditional 141 Modern Dance Techniques I (1) flexibility, and cardiovascular strength using ballet techniques and principles, emphasizing UC:CSU intermediate movement combinations. instruction and practice at an intermediate/ (Dance Family D06) advanced level. Prerequisite: None 144 Modern Dance Techniques IV (1) Activity, 3 hours. UC:CSU 121 Jazz Dance Techniques I (1) This course teaches technique, principles, (Dance Family D06) UC:CSU terminology and the practice of modern Prerequisite: DANCETQ 143 with a grade of C (Dance Family D05) contemporary dance at the introductory level. or better. Prerequisite: None. Students will undergo an in depth exploration Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. of how the body is used in modern dance This course teaches technique, principles, This course provides an introduction to the technique with a focus on alignment, body part terminology and the practice of modern history, technique, principles, terminology initiation, body organization and sequencing. (contemporary) dance at the advanced level. and practice of jazz dance. The course will The course will also include the history of Emphasis is on the correct placement and emphasize the correct placement and execution modern dance and an introduction to the execution of advanced level modern dance of jazz movements in a variety of styles, elements of space, time, and energy through movements, along with a more integrated including: classic jazz, contemporary jazz, improvisational and choreographic exercises. use of the arms, head and torso. The swing, lyrical, latin, and jazz funk. Students will develop coordination, flexibility, course will include an in-depth exploration and cardiovascular strength using introductory of the choreographic element of Energy 122 Jazz Dance Techniques II (1) movement combinations. through improvisational and choreographic UC:CSU exercises and exercises designed to enhance (Dance Family D05) 142 Modern Dance Techniques II (1) performance ability. Students will increase Prerequisite: DANCETQ 121 with a grade of C UC:CSU coordination, flexibility, and cardiovascular or better (Dance Family D06) strength using advanced movement Activity, 3 hours Prerequisite: DANCETQ 141 with a grade of C combinations. This course provide instruction in the history, or better. technique, principles, terminology and practice Activity, 3 hours. 151 Dance For Film and Stage I (1) of jazz dance at the beginning level. The This course teaches technique, principles, UC:CSU course will emphasize the correct placement terminology and the practice of modern (Dance Family D07) and execution of jazz movements in a variety (contemporary) dance at the beginning level. Prerequisite: None of styles, including: classic jazz, contemporary Emphasis is on the correct placement and Activity, 3 hours. jazz, swing, lyrical, latin, and jazz funk. execution of beginning level modern dance This course will introduce students to dance movements, and will include an in-depth steps, techniques, styles, choreography, and 123 Jazz Dance Techniques III (1) exploration of the choreographic element choreographers commonly found in film and UC:CSU of space through improvisational and musical theater productions, at the introductory (Dance Family D05) choreographic exercises. Students will develop level. Memorization, musicality and rhythmic Prerequisite: DANCETQ 122 with a grade of C coordination, flexibility, and cardiovascular skills will be emphasized. or better. strength using beginning movement Activity, 3 hours combinations. 152 Dance For Film and Stage II (1) This course provides instruction in the history, UC:CSU technique, principles, terminology, practice, and (Dance Family D07) performance of jazz dance at the intermediate Prerequisite: DANCETQ 151 with a grade of C level. The course will emphasize the correct or better. placement and execution of intermediate jazz Activity, 3 hours. movements in a variety of styles, including: This course will introduce students to dance classic jazz, contemporary jazz, swing, lyrical, steps, techniques, styles, choreography, and latin, and jazz funk. choreographers commonly found in film and musical theater productions, at the beginning level. Memorization, musicality and rhythmic skills will be emphasized.

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153 Dance for Film and Stage III (1) 221 Yoga Skills I (1) UC:CSU 225 Yoga (1) UC:CSU UC:CSU (Dance Family D09) (Dance Family D09) (Dance Family D07) Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: DANCETQ 152 with a grade of C Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 2 hours. or better. This course provides an introduction to This course provides instruction and practice in Activity, 3 hours. instruction and practice in yoga technique, to introductory level yoga skills that facilitate body This course will cover intermediate level dance supplement and enhance dance technique or conditioning, endurance, flexibility, balance, and techniques and rhythms commonly found in other general fitness activities. Yoga focuses alignment, to supplement and enhance dance film and musical theater productions, and on the development of the body/mind through technique or other fitness activities. performance techniques inspired by various the use of specific yoga postures, breathing choreographers and genres of commercial techniques, meditation, and relaxation, that 231 Conditioning for Dance I (1) dance. Course will also explore how and gender facilitate body awareness, self-discipline, UC:CSU roles have influenced the art form. alignment, flexibility, balance, and stress (Dance Family D09) reduction. Prerequisite: None 154 Dance for Film and Stage IV (1) Activity, 3 hours. UC:CSU 222 Yoga Skills II (1) UC:CSU This course explores various dance conditioning (Dance Family D07) (Dance Family D09) practices, and provides tools for improving Prerequisite: DANCETQ 153 with a grade of C Prerequisite: DANCETQ 221 with a grade of C fitness as it applies to dance training and or better. or better. technique at an introductory level. Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. This course will cover advanced level dance This course provides beginning level instruction 232 Conditioning for Dance II (1) steps and techniques commonly found in and practice in yoga technique, to supplement UC:CSU film and musical theater productions, and and enhance dance technique or other (Dance Family D09) will provide instruction and practice in turns, general fitness activities. Yoga focuses on the Prerequisite: DANCETQ 231 with a grade of C performance technique, articulated head and development of the body/mind through the use or better. torso, advanced rhythms, and various styles of of specific yoga postures, breathing techniques, Activity, 3 hours. dance that will assist students in preparing for meditation, and relaxation, that facilitate body This course explores various dance conditioning dance auditions. awareness, self-discipline, alignment, flexibility, practices, and provides tools for improving balance, and stress reduction. fitness as it applies to dance training and 181 Pilates I (1) UC:CSU technique at a beginning level. (Dance Family D09) 223 Yoga Skills III (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None (Dance Family D09) 233 Conditioning for Dance III (1) Activity, 3 hours. Prerequisite: DANCETQ 222 with a grade of C UC:CSU or better. This beginning level Pilates course focuses on (Dance Family D09) fundamental exercises which build a foundation Activity, 3 hours. Prerequisite: DANCETQ 232 with a grade of C This course provides intermediate level of core strength, flexibility, strength, endurance, or better. instruction and practice in yoga technique, to as well as increased functional capacity of the Activity, 3 hours. supplement and enhance dance technique or body. Dancers will improve their acquisition of This course explores various dance conditioning other general fitness activities. Yoga focuses skill, performance and health outcomes. practices, and provides tools for improving on the development of the body/mind through fitness as it applies to dance training and the use of specific yoga postures, breathing 182 Pilates II (1) UC:CSU technique at an intermediate level. (Dance Family D09) techniques, meditation, and relaxation, that facilitate body awareness, self-discipline, Prerequisite: DANCETQ 181 with a grade if C 234 Conditioning for Dance IV (1) or better alignment, flexibility, balance, and stress reduction. UC:CSU Activity, 3 hours. (Dance Family D09) This course focuses on the basic exercises 224 Yoga Skills IV (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: DANCETQ 233 with a grade of C which continue to build a foundation of core or better. strength and a greater level of flexibility, (Dance Family D09) Prerequisite: DANCETQ 223 with a grade of C Activity, 3 hours. strength, endurance, and an increased This course explores various dance conditioning or better. functional capacity of the body. This system practices, and provides tools for improving Activity, 3 hours. of exercise allows different exercises to be fitness, strength, balance, and flexibility as This course provides advanced level instruction modified in range of difficulty from beginning applied to dance training and technique at an and practice in yoga technique, to supplement to advanced, depending on many variables, advanced level. and intensity is increased over time as the and enhance dance technique or other body conditions and adapts to the exercises. general fitness activities. Yoga focuses on the This class prepares participants for more development of the body/mind through the use intermediate levels of Pilates exercises. of specific yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation, that facilitate body awareness, self-discipline, alignment, flexibility, balance, and stress reduction.

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DEVELOPMENTAL 36B Reading II: Comprehension and 008 Survey of Economics (3) UC:CSU Related Skills (3) NDA Prerequisite: None. COMMUNICATIONS Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours This course is a one semester broad survey (DEV COM) This is an advanced-intermediate reading of economic ideas and theories in the context class designed to improve vocabulary, fluency of economic history (with references to major and comprehension in reading; increase sight, economic thinkers) suitable for Pre-Business 022A-E Communications Laboratory (5) speaking and writing vocabularies; and identify and Non-Business majors. Starting with NDA main and supporting ideas in reading with history and evolution of economic ideas, both Prerequisite: None. the goal of helping students acquire sufficient microeconomic and macroeconomic topics This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis mastery to succeed in college courses. are covered including general principles of only. Open entry/open exit. demand and supply, production and cost, Lecture, 1 hour per unit. market structures, profit motive, inflation, Developmental Communications 22a-e consists unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy and of modular, multimedia programs. In these ECONOMICS (ECON) international trade. The course is designed courses students work at their own time and for students who desire to acquire a general pace and focus on phonics, spelling, vocabulary, 001 Principles of Economics I (3) perspective of the economy without the reading comprehension, reading rate UC:CSU  intensive and theoretical and quantitative improvement, and study skills. Students may analysis and policy applications of Economics enroll in one, two, or three units per semester. Prerequisite: MATH 115 with a grade of C or better or placement into MATH 125 or higher. 1 and 2. A. Phonics and Spelling Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ECON 008, B. General Vocabulary Lecture, 3 hours. 001 AND 002 ONLY IF ECON 008 IS COMPLETED This is an introductory microeconomics BEFORE ECON 001 AND 002. C. College Vocabulary course designed to provide students with an D. Study Skills understanding of the basic economic principles 010 Economic History of the United which govern the production, distribution, States (3) UC:CSU E. Reading Improvement exchange, and consumption of goods and Prerequisite: None. services. Some of the topics covered are: Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. 023 Techniques of Learning (3) NDA economic decision-making given scarce Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. resources, supply and demand, market This course is a survey of the economic Recommended for students who score at the equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost development of the United States emphasizing intermediate or advanced levels of the Reading theory, market structures, factor markets, a topical approach rather than strict chronology. Assessment Test. and market failure. Contemporary economic Consideration is given to European backgrounds Lecture, 3 hours. problems are analyzed throughout the course. and the rise of capitalism, the evolving and This course teaches efficient study methods This course meets the general education Social technological nature of the economy as applied and effective learning techniques. This course Science requirement. to agriculture, industry, commerce, the labor stresses outlining, note taking techniques, exam movement, business cycles, principles of C-ID: ECON 201 strategies and time management. national and California State constitutional and local government structures, functioning 035 Reading I - Fundamentals (3) NDA 002 Principles of Economics II (3)  and economic legislation, and other essential Prerequisite: None. UC:CSU economic relationships. It is recommended for Prerequisite: MATH 115 with a grade of C or Recommended for students who score in the economics, social science, humanities, general better or placement into MATH 125 or Higher. appropriate range on the Reading Assessment education, and business majors. The course Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Test. meets both the Social Science and American Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis. Lecture, 3 hours. Institutions requirements for certification but is This is a macroeconomics course which is a Lecture, 3 hours. not acceptable as a substitute for Economics 1 continuation of the introductory principles of A basic reading class designed to improve or 2. word decoding and attack skills; increase economics. Topics considered include: national income and employment; economic fluctuations; sight, speaking and writing vocabularies; 030 Comparative Economics Systems establish and/or improve reading fluidity; business cycles; money, credit and banking; public financing and taxation; monetary, fiscal, (3) UC:CSU develop dictionary skills; and identify main and Prerequisite: None. supporting ideas in reading and writing. and economic stabilization policies; international trade, tariffs, payments and policies; Lecture, 3 hours. The course provides an examination of how 036A Reading II - Comprehension and comparative economic systems; economic growth and development. Contemporary different economic systems function. A major Related Skills (6) NDA economic developments are considered focus is on the differences between market Prerequisite: None. throughout the course. Meets the general and planned command economies, both in Recommended for students who score in the education Social Science requirement. theory and practice. The issues surrounding appropriate range on the Reading Assessment transformation are considered. Case studies in Test. C-ID: ECON 202 the course include: the former USSR, China, Lecture, 6 hours. Mexico, England, Sweden, Poland, Japan,and This is an early-intermediate reading class the Middle East. designed to improve vocabulary, fluency and comprehension in reading; increase sight, speaking and writing vocabularies; and identify main and supporting ideas in reading with the goal of helping students acquire sufficient mastery to succeed in college courses.

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040 History of Economic Thought (3) 203 Education in American Society (3) 252 Curriculum Development and UC:CSU UC:CSU Instructional Design (3) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisites: None Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into Recommended: ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. This course is designed for participants in the Lecture, 3 hours. This course is designed to provide future LACCD District Academic Senate’s Professional This course studies the history and evolution teachers with the fundamental knowledge Development College (PDC). The course is of economic ideas. Prominent economists essential for understanding the American designed to assist students made up of current such as Adam Smith, David Ricardo and educational enterprise, especially issues in or future teachers or Project MATCH participants Karl Marx are studied. The course covers urban multicultural schools. Concepts and in developing essential skills for curriculum competing paradigms in economics, including methods from the fields of sociology, philosophy, restructuring, planning, and implementation neoclassicism, monetarism, American and the politics of education are used to analyze and responds to the question, ‘What will the Institutional school, Keynesian school, and the current conditions of American schools students learn and how will we teach it?’ Three others and establishes links between the and to evaluate selected proposals/models for essential processes - curriculum development, evolution of economic ideas and the economic reform. A minimum of 45 hours of observation of assessment, and instruction - are considered history of Europe and the United States. and participation in a multicultural accredited K - with respect to relevant theory, research, and 12 school setting is required. The course content practice. This course explores various teaching 050 Principles of Financial Economics standards include the California Standards of techniques and instructional strategies. Field (3) UC:CSU Teaching Professionals (CSTP) and Teaching experiences designed to provide a practical Prerequisite: None. Performance Expectations (TPE). Additional application for the demonstration of theory Lecture, 3 hours. topics include the roles of the teachers in applied to practice is an integral part of the Students in this course will examine financial general and special education, history and course. problems in economics. Some major topics governance of schools, examination of one’s PROSPECTIVE ENROLLEES MUST ENROLL in the class are: the history and evolution of beliefs about teaching, and accommodating THOUGH THE PDC DIRECTOR AT THE LACCD PDC. money, the commercial banking system, the diverse learners. The course content standards Federal Reserve System, theories of money and are integrated into the reflective coursework and 385 Directed Study - Education (3) CSU monetary policies, the capital markets, mortgage structured 45 hours of field experience in school Prerequisite: None markets, stock and bond markets and the settings. Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. Lecture, 3 hours. international and foreign exchange markets. C-ID: EDUC 200 This course allows students to pursue directed 060 Economics and the Environment (3) study in Education under the direction of a 240 Online Pedagogy and Teaching supervising instructor. UC:CSU Modalities (3) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None Credit limit: A maximum of 3 units per subject in Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. Directed Study may be taken for credit. Lecture, 3 hours. Utilizing adult learning theory and research, UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/DIRECTED This course provides an introduction to the this course focuses on how to teach online and STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN economics of environmental issues and policies. deliver classes that lead to student success. ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS It examines topics such as land use, energy, Best practices for both online students and CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER climate change, pollution, and the efficient instructors are covered, along with discussions APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS use of natural resources. Special attention is SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION of relevant online and adult learning theories OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR paid to property rights, externalities, public and associated activities. The various delivery ADMISSION TO THE UC. goods, sustainability, and population growth as methods of computer-mediated instruction, determining factors of environmental policy in such as fully online courses, hybrid courses, 911-921-931-941 Cooperative reducing the costs of pollution. and Web-enhanced courses are compared Education - Education (1-4) CSU and contrasted. This course is relevant for any Education is approved for Cooperative Work learning management system. Experience Education credit. See Cooperative Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course EDUCATION (EDUC) 250 Adult Learning and Motivation (3) description and credit limits. Prerequisites: None DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, 002 Introduction to Education I (1) CSU Lecture, 3 hours. STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST Prerequisite: None. This course is designed for participants in the ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY Lecture, 1 hour. LACCD District Academic Senate’s Professional ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. This course introduces students to the various Development College (PDC). The course fields of educational thought and practice, provides tools for current or future teachers or general vocational orientation, and observation Project MATCH participants to acquire and/or of the teacher at work. better understand the process of facilitating adult learning, conditions that stimulate adult student motivation, and the methods that can enhance this process. Topics covered are adult learning theory, characteristics of effective teachers, philosophical and teaching style orientations, instructional design, classroom management, and motivational teaching methods. This course examines the andragogical model of adult learning and surveys an array of research-based and culturally-responsive teaching strategies and techniques to use in the classroom. PROSPECTIVE ENROLLEES MUST ENROLL THOUGH THE PDC DIRECTOR AT THE LACCD PDC.

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022 Electronic Circuits II (4) CSU 054 Computer Logic (4) CSU ELECTRONICS (ELECTRN) Prerequisite: ELECTRN 020 with a grade of C Prerequisite: None. or better. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 002 Introduction to Electronics (3) CSU Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. A lecture/lab course on digital electronics, Prerequisite: None. The student will continue to learn operational covering topics such as: number systems Lecture, 3 hours. amplifier theory with integrated circuit theory and codes, logic gates, combinational logic, EL-2 is an introductory electronics course for and laboratory experiments. Students will study encoders and decoders, multiplexers and majors and non-majors, with emphasis on comparitor and voltage regulator theory and demultiplexers, multivibrators, shift registers hands-on activities. In addition to exploring build and use test equipment provided in the lab. and counters, D/A and A/D convertors, career opportunities in the world’s largest semiconductor memories, and an introduction industry, electronics, students will learn to 034 Introduction to Biomedical to microprocessors. Students will construct solder, read schematic drawings, identify Electronics (3) CSU various digital circuits and use test instruments electronic components, and construct numerous to analyze circuit operation. electronic circuits and projects. This is a great Prerequisite: None. introduction to the field of electronics. Lecture, 3 hours. This course is a study of biomedical 064 Technical Computer Applications instrumentation and equipment used in the 004 Fundamentals of Electronics I (4) (4) health care field, emphasizing in general Prerequisite: ELECTRN 002 and ELECTRN 054 CSU and critical care applications. The source of with grades of C or better. Prerequisite: MATH 115 with a grade of C or bio-electric potentials and their appearance in Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. better. ECG, EEG, EMG equipment, stress testing, This course covers the application of computers Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. blood pressure, exhalation gases and heart in electronic circuit design and analysis. It The EL-4 lecture provides a detailed study of sounds will be covered. Operating principles provides students with skills necessary to direct current (DC) theory and applications. of transducers, amplifiers, patient monitors, employ computer software such as Circuit Topics include: (1) quantities and units, (2) fetal monitors, defibrillators/pacers and Maker, Multisim, PSpice and LabView. voltage, current, and resistance, (3) Ohm’s electrosurgical machines are discussed. The Law, energy and power, (4) series circuits, (5) theory of shock hazards, safety regulations(TJC, 109 Computer Hardware (4) CSU parallel circuits, (6) series-parallel circuits, and FDA and CMS), equipment’s safety inspection Prerequisite: None (7) magnetism and electromagnetism. The and hospital safety practice for patient and staff Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory 3 hours. EL-4 laboratory provides experience in applying safety are emphasized. This course is designed for those who want electrical laws and test equipment to direct to study and understand what is happening current (DC) circuits. Students will breadboard 036 Biophysical Measurements I (4) inside computers. This theory course covers various circuits and use lab equipment such installation and troubleshooting of hardware and as the variable power supply to power circuits CSU software components. In addition, this course and the digital multimeter (DMM) to measure Prerequisite: ELECTRN 020 and ELECTRN 034 prepares you for the A+ Core Hardware Exam resulting currents and voltages. with grades of C or better. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. and A+ Operating System Technologies Exam This lecture/laboratory course covers for CompTIA A+ Certification. No experience in 006 Fundamentals of Electronics II (4) biomedical equipment services in operating electronics is assumed. CSU rooms and medical imaging systems. This Prerequisite: ELECTRN 004 with a grade of C course covers the theory of operation, circuit 113 Computer Networking (3) CSU or better. analysis, troubleshooting techniques, equipment Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. calibration and medical applications for a variety Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. The El-6 lecture includes the theory and of instrument and devices in surgery area This course is designed for students who want practice of alternating current principles. Topics and the radiology services including LASERs, to gain a solid understanding of a broad range include: (1) series and parallel resonance, sterilizers, surgical instrument’s maintenance, of networking technologies, especially for those (2) transformers, (3) single and polyphase endoscopy systems, ultrasound imaging who wish to pursue certifications in a variety of voltages, (4)filters and an introduction to systems, X-ray systems, MRI and CT-Scanner. computer networking fields, including Network+, pulse waveforms. The El-6 laboratory course CCNA, MCSE, Linux+. it covers networking includes the experimental study discussed in 038 Biophysical Measurements II (4) hardware and software components. Student lecture. Data are gathered from series-parallel, should have a background in basic computer tuned and untuned circuits, and transformers. CSU Prerequisite: ELECTRN 020 and ELECTRN 034 concepts. No experience in electronics is Extensive use is made of signal generators, assumed. digital multimeters and the oscilloscope. with grades of C or better. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. This is the second lecture/lab course on 210 Introduction to Solar Electric 020 Electronic Circuits I (4) CSU biomedical life support equipment, respiratory Systems (3) CSU Prerequisite: ELECTRN 004 with a grade of C care equipment, anesthesia care equipment Prerequisite: None. or better. and medical laboratory equipment. This Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. course covers the human respiratory system, This course provides the student with an The class reviews basic electronics and then cardiovascular system, the fundamental introduction to the rapidly growing field of covers theory and application of basic active concepts of life support systems, the theory Solar Photovoltaic Systems, including theory, semiconductor components such as diodes, of operation of equipment, circuit designed design, installation, and maintenance basics transistors, FETs, and integrated circuits. The analysis, troubleshooting techniques, of these systems for residential and industrial Laboratory portion includes construction and equipment maintenance, calibrating, and installations. The basic elements of these measurements related to circuits studied. medical application for most of the life support systems will covered. The course will begin equipment in the Intensive Care Units or in with a review of basic electric circuits. NABCEP the Operating Rooms, and Clinical Laboratory exam preparation is included. equipment.

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240 Industrial Electronics I (4) 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Education 211 Elementary Engineering Graphics Prerequisite: None. - Engineering, General (1-4) CSU (3) Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. General Engineering is approved for Prerequisite: None. This class covers Programmable Logic Cooperative Work Experience Education credit. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Controllers (PLC). Students will learn principles See Cooperative Education, page 99, for This course provides an introduction to the and industrial applications of PLCs. Installation prerequisite, course description and credit limits. basic fundamentals of 2D Mechanical Drafting and programming of PLCs will be implemented ENGINEERING, GENERAL IS APPROVED FOR utilizing Autocad Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the lab environment. Ladder and Boolean COOPERATIVE EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, software tools. The course includes a study of programming method is discussed. Students AND INTERNSHIPS. SEE LISTING UNDER industry standards used for drafting mechanical will design, troubleshoot and install various COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. engineering drawings. industrial PLC programs, programming procedures and functions. Multiple hardware, 212 Applied Engineering Computer input and output devices will be used. ENGINEERING, GENERAL Graphics I (3) Prerequisite: EGT 211 with a grade of C or 911-921-931-941 Cooperative TECHNOLOGY (EGT) better. Education - Electronics (1-4) CSU Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Electronics is approved for Cooperative Work 100 Introduction to Sustainable This course provides intermediate training in Experience Education credit. See Cooperative Construction Management (3) CSU 2D mechanical detail drafting utilizing Autocad Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course Prerequisite: None. Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software description and credit limits. Lecture, 3 hours. tools with emphasis on developing skills and DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, This is an introductory course in sustainable proficiency. This course includes the practical STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST construction management, with emphasis application of industry drafting standards for ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY on blue print reading, managing budgets, drawing orthographic view projections and ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. construction industry standards, software usage, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing safety regulations, use of environmentally techniques. sound materials and methods of construction. ENGINEERING, GENERAL The course also reviews extensively the role of 213 Introduction to Autocad (3) local, state, and federal government agencies, Prerequisite: EGT 212 with a grade of C or (ENG GEN) insurances and bonds within the construction better. industry. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. 101 Introduction to Science, This course provides advanced training in Engineering and Technology (2) 103 Code and Zoning Regulations 3D mechanical parametric modeling utilizing UC:CSU (3) CSU Siemens Unigraphics Solutions (UGS) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. SolidEdge (CAD) software tools with emphasis Lecture, 2 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. on developing skills and proficiency. This course The course will introduce students to the This course is an in depth review of California includes the practical application of a feature many activities and rewards offered in the Building Code, Disabled Access (ADA), as well based parametric 3D master model concept for engineering and technical professions through as governing energy efficiency and sustainability mechanical engineering design. the presentation of pertinent information and regulations, known as Title 24, and State practical problems. sponsored LEED program and certification. 911-921-931-941 Cooperative These regulations are the very basic foundation Education - Engineering Technology, 131 Statics (3) UC:CSU of every ‘Smart’ design and construction General (1-4) CSU Prerequisite: PHYSICS 037 with a grade of C project that is energy efficient and provides a Engineering Technology, General is approved or better. sustainable, safe and friendly environment for its for Cooperative Work Experience Education Lecture, 3 hours. occupants. credit. See Cooperative Education, page 99, for This course will study mechanics, vector prerequisite, course description and credit limits. force systems and equilibrium conditions with 104 Cost Analysis and Estimation DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, emphasis on engineering problems involving (3) CSU STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST structures, distributed forces, internal forces, Prerequisite: None. ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY and friction. Basic concepts and methods Lecture, 3 hours. ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. for calculating centroids and area moments This Course is an in-depth discussion of the of inertia for various cross sections will be Cost Estimation process for buildings in the presented, along with an introduction to the construction industry with emphasis on obtaining principle of virtual work. skills to accurately measure areas, volumes and related cost including labor for various 151 Materials of Engineering materials, interpreting construction documents (3) UC:CSU and specifications, determining labor and Prerequisite: CHEM 101 with a grade of C or material costs based on project location and better. types of contracts, applying unit cost analysis Lecture, 3 hours. during bidding process, implementing general This is an introductory course on the properties conditions of the contract for site mobilization of materials, with applications to engineering and determining percentages of overhead and systems. The class covers dependency of profit in a project. properties on internal structure, structures and properties of metals and alloys and their response to thermal and mechanical treatments, and structures and properties of non-metallic materials. The class is required of all Engineering majors.

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ENGLISH 101 College Reading and Composition I 124 Short Story Writing I (3) UC:CSU (3) UC:CSU  Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 with a grade of C Prerequisite: E.S.L. 008 with a grade of C or better. 067 Writing Laboratory (0.5) NDA or better or placement into ENGLISH 101 or Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Students will develop skills in writing the Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. English placement process. traditional short story. Emphasis is on discussion Laboratory, 1 hour. Cannot be taken for P/NP. of students’ writing with some discussion of Students will improve their writing skills Lecture, 3 hours. works of major writers. The course deals with through one-to-one tutoring conferences, English 101 is required for AA and GE/transfer marketing and preparing manuscripts for writing workshops, and computer instruction completion. Student placement in English submission to publishers. Students may submit with assistance from an instructor and tutors. 101 is determined by multiple measures of manuscripts to the college literary magazine. Students will develop their understanding assessment. This course introduces students to of purpose, audience, invention, drafting, academic reading and writing, critical thinking, 125 Short Story Writing II (3) UC:CSU revision, and editing. Students will also focus and principles of rhetoric. Students will use their Prerequisite: ENGLISH 124 with a grade of C on improving punctuation, mechanics, and creative compositional and critical thinking skills or better. grammar. This class may be taken by students to write college-level essays in response to Lecture, 3 hours. at any level of English. academic articles. This course is a continuation of English 124 with the opportunity to write longer, more complex C-ID: ENGL 100 068 Reading Laboratory (0.5) NDA works of experimental fiction suitable for Prerequisite: None. publication. Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. 102 College Reading and Composition II  Laboratory, 1 hour. (3) UC:CSU 127 Creative Writing (3) UC:CSU Students will improve their reading Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 with a grade of C Prerequisite: ENGLISH 102 with a grade of C comprehension and develop critical reading or better. or better. skills through individual help from instructor, Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. one-to-one tutoring conferences, group This course develops reading, writing, and This course is a writing workshop for students workshops, and computer instruction by critical thinking skills beyond the level achieved interested in writing fiction and poetry. Students practicing previewing, paraphrasing, drawing in English 101 and requires the writing of a will present their work to the class for criticism. inferences and summarizing/evaluating a variety minimum of 10,000 words in essays and a The course includes lectures, demonstrations, of texts. This course can complement any other research paper throughout the semester. It readings with critical response,and individual class that has assigned readings, or it can be emphasizes logical reasoning, analysis, and conferences with instructor. The course also taken independently. strategies of argumentation using literature and includes study and analysis of the works of literary criticism. Evaluations of texts reveal the established and peer writers through lectures, multicultural/global aspects of our society, which 069 Writing and Revising on the demonstrations, and individual conferences with include traditional and contemporary forms in Computer (1) instructor. Prerequisite: None. fiction, poetry, essays, and drama. Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. NOTE: UC ALLOWS A MAXIMUM OF 6 C-ID: ENGL 120 TRANSFERABLE UNITS FOR THIS COURSE. Laboratory, 2 hours. Students practice editing, formatting, drafting, MAXIMUM UC CREDIT IS 6 UNITS. 103 Composition and Critical Thinking researching on the Internet, creating blogs,  C-ID: ENGL 200 and developing resumes. Students will learn (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 with a grade of C basic word processing skills as well as general 203 World Literature I (3) UC:CSU guidelines for navigating the Internet. or better. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 with a grade of C This course is designed to help students or better. 072 English Bridge (1) develop critical thinking, writing, and research Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None skills beyond the level achieved in English This course surveys world literature in Offered as a Pass/No Pass basis only. 101. Students will read and critically evaluate translation with representative selections from Lab, 2 hours (for meaning, purpose, strategy, and style) Asian literature, the Bible, Greek and Latin This course offers directed practice to English expository and argumentative essays from literature, and European masterpieces of the students of varying skill levels. a variety of sources and multi-cultural Middle Ages and Renaissance. perspectives and then use these essays C-ID: ENGL 140 075 Methods for Peer Tutoring (1) NDA as rhetorical models for their own writing Prerequisite: None. assignments. Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. 204 World Literature II (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 with a grade of C Lecture, 1 hour. C-ID: ENGL 105 or better. Students preparing to work in a tutoring center Lecture, 3 hours. will examine pedagogical approaches to peer 105 Introduction to Language and This course surveys world literature in tutoring and engage in active sharing of their Linguistics (3) UC:CSU translation from the Renaissance to the own learning process. Prerequisite: None. present with selections from representative Lecture, 3 hours. masterpieces of European Continental Literature This course is a summary of what is known and their colonies, i.e. French, German, about human language: an introduction to the Scandinavian, Russian, and Spanish; Africa; the scientific study of language, its history and Middle East; and Asia. structure; language in its social and cultural setting: language, the learning tool. Students C-ID: ENGL 145 may not earn credit for both English 105 and Linguistics 1.

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CREDIT ESL COURSES

REQUIRED COURSES

ENG 101

E.S.L. 008 Advanced ESL Composition 6 Units SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES E.S.L. 006A E.S.L. 006B ESL 006C College ESL VI College ESL VI College ESL VI Writing + Grammar Reading + Vocabulary Listening + Speaking 6 Units 3 Units 3 Units

E.S.L. 005A E.S.L. 005B ESL 005C College ESL V College ESL V College ESL V Writing + Grammar Reading + Vocabulary Listening + Speaking 6 Units 3 Units 3 Units

E.S.L. 004A E.S.L. 004B ESL 004C College ESL IV College ESL IV College ESL IV Writing + Grammar Reading + Vocabulary Listening + Speaking 6 Units 3 Units 3 Units

ESL 003A ESL 003B ESL 003C College ESL III College ESL III College ESL III Writing + Grammar Reading + Vocabulary Listening + Speaking 6 Units 3 Units 3 Units

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TRANSITION FROM NONCREDIT ESL TO CREDIT ESL

CREDIT ESL E.S.L. 008 Advanced ESL Composition

E.S.L. 006A Writing + Grammar E.S.L. 006B Reading + Vocabulary ESL 006C NON-CREDIT ESL Listening + Speaking

ESL NC 017 CE BRIDGE TO CREDIT ESL E.S.L. 005A Students who complete Writing + Grammar the higher level ESL NC E.S.L. 005B ESL NC 016 CE courses successfully are encouraged to enroll in Reading + Vocabulary the Credit ESL curriculum ESL 005C by completing the Listening + Speaking Credit ESL Prerequisite ESL NC 015 CE Challenge Process.

E.S.L. 004A Writing + Grammar E.S.L. 004B Reading + Vocabulary ESL 004C Listening + Speaking

ESL 003A Writing + Grammar ESL 003B Reading + Vocabulary ESL 003C Listening + Speaking

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205 English Literature I (3) UC:CSU  ENGLISH AS A SECOND E.S.L. 004B College ESL IV: Reading Prerequisite: ENGLISH 102 with a grade of C and Vocabulary (3) or better. LANGUAGE (E.S.L. OR ESL) Prerequisite: English as a Second Language 3B, Lecture, 3 hours. or appropriate skill level demonstrated through This course surveys British literature from the ESL placement process. ESL 003A College ESL III: Writing and the eighth through the eighteenth century, Students enrolled in E.S.L. 004A, 005A, emphasizing major figures and works. Grammar (6) 006A, 008, or ENGLISH 101 or higher may Prerequisites: None. C-ID: ENGL 160 automatically enroll in E.S.L. 004B without Lecture, 6 hours. completing a pre-requisite challenge. This course is designed for students at the 206 English Literature II (3) UC:CSU  Lecture, 3 hours. low-intermediate level of English language This course complements English as a Second Prerequisite: ENGLISH 102 with a grade of C acquisition. This course provides instruction in or better. Language 4A, providing intensive instruction basic and low-intermediate grammar, writing in reading comprehension, critical reading, Lecture, 3 hours. of sentences and short paragraphs, reading This course surveys major authors in British and vocabulary skills at an intermediate level. at a low-intermediate level, and spoken Emphasis is placed on identifying the stated Literature from the Romantic Period to the communication. present. and implied main ideas and supporting details of readings written at the intermediate level. C-ID: ENGL 165 ESL 003B College ESL III: Reading and Students continue to develop their vocabulary. Vocabulary (3) 207 American Literature I (3) Prerequisites: None. ESL 004C College ESL IV: Listening and UC:CSU  Recommended: ESL 003A, ESL 003C with a Speaking (3) Prerequisite: ENGLISH 102 with a grade of C grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment Prerequisites: ESL 003C, or appropriate skill or better. in ESL 003A, 003B, and 003C is strongly level demonstrated through the ESL placement Lecture, 3 hours. recommended. process. This course surveys American literature from Lecture, 3 hours. Students enrolled in E.S.L. 004A, 005A, 1608 to the Civil War, emphasizing major writers Students in this low-intermediate ESL course 006A, 008, or ENGLISH 101 or higher may and works. learn reading comprehension, critical reading, automatically enroll in ESL 004C without and vocabulary skills to prepare for their completing a pre-requisite challenge. C-ID: ENGL 130 academic work across the curriculum. This Lecture: 3 hours. course is designed to build academic language Students in this intermediate ESL course 208 American Literature II (3) fluency including academic vocabulary. improve their listening comprehension and oral UC:CSU  fluency to prepare for academic work across the Prerequisite: ENGLISH 102 with a grade of C ESL 003C College ESL III: Listening and curriculum. Speaking practice includes level- or better. Speaking (3) appropriate activities such as discussions and Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisites: None. interviews using academic vocabulary. This course surveys American literature from Recommended: ESL 003A, or ESL 003B with the Civil War to the present, emphasizing major a grade of C or better. Concurrent enrollment E.S.L. 005A College ESL V: Writing and writers and works. in ESL 003A, 003B, and 003C is strongly Grammar (6) CSU C-ID: ENGL 135 recommended Prerequisite: E.S.L. 004A or ESL 361 with a Lecture, 3 hours. grade of C or better, or appropriate skill level 252 The English Bible as Literature (3) Students at the low-intermediate ESL level demonstrated through the ESL placement learn skills to improve listening and speaking to UC:CSU process. prepare them for college work. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 with a grade of C Recommended: ESL 005B and ESL 005C. or better. Lecture, 6 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. E.S.L. 004A College ESL IV: Writing and This course is designed for students at the Students will learn how to analyze and view the Grammar (6) high-intermediate level of English language Bible as a literary text considering the cultural Prerequisite: ESL NC 017CE with a grade of acquisition. This course provides instruction and historical implications. Students will be able P, or ESL 003A with a grade of C or better, or in writing essays, critical thinking, grammar, to analyze and synthesize Biblical stories and appropriate skill level demonstrated through the reading, and verbal communication at the high narratives in light of our current cultural and ESL placement process. intermediate level. literary conventions. Recommended: E.S.L. 004B and ESL 004C. Lecture, 6 hours. 253 Opera as Literature (3) UC:CSU This course is an intermediate-level E.S.L. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 101 with a grade of C course. Students will develop written or better. composition, grammar, and critical reading skills Lecture, 3 hours. in writing paragraphs and short essays as well Participants will analyze recognized as grammar, reading, and verbal communication masterpieces by Puccini, Bizet, Verdi, at the intermediate level. Stravinsky, et alia through study of each opera’s literary source(s) and the way in which literary elements reappear in the musical-dramatic- visual contexts in performance.

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E.S.L. 005B College ESL V: Reading and E.S.L. 006B College ESL VI: Reading ENVIRONMENTAL Vocabulary (3) CSU and Vocabulary (3) CSU Prerequisite: E.S.L. 004B, or appropriate skill Prerequisite: E.S.L. 005B, or appropriate skill SCIENCE (ENV SCI) level demonstrated through the ESL placement level demonstrated through the ESL placement process. process. 001 Introduction to Environmental Students enrolled in E.S.L. 005A, 006A, 008, Students enrolled in E.S.L. 006A, 008,  or ENGLISH 101 or higher may automatically ENGLISH 101 or higher may automatically Science (3) UC:CSU enroll in E.S.L. 005B without completing a pre- enroll in E.S.L. 006B without completing a pre- Prerequisite: None. requisite challenge. requisite challenge. Lecture, 3 hours. This course introduces scientific analysis Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. This course complements E.S.L. 5A and E.S.L. This course complements E.S.L. 6A and E.S.L. of real-world challenges and issues related 5C, providing intensive instruction in reading 6C, providing intensive instruction in reading to physical processes in the environment. comprehension and vocabulary development at comprehension and vocabulary development Topics include environmental systems and a high intermediate level. Emphasis is placed at an advanced level. Emphasis is placed on cycles, uneven consumption and degradation on identifying the stated and implied main ideas developing critical reading skills needed to of global resources, sustainability, climate and supporting details of reading selections as understand academic texts. Students develop change, conventional and alternative energy well as transitions and patterns of organization. skills in annotating, outlining, and summarizing sources, waste treatment, recycling, and the Students continue to develop their vocabulary. texts. Students acquire knowledge of more future of food. Practical solutions employing sophisticated, academic vocabulary. an interdisciplinary approach are emphasized. This course satisfies, in part, the natural science ESL 005C College ESL V: Listening and requirement for general education. Speaking (3) CSU ESL 006C College ESL VI: Listening and Prerequisite: ESL 004C, or appropriate skill Speaking (3) CSU 007 Introduction to Environmental level demonstrated through the ESL placement Prerequisite: ESL 005C, or appropriate skill process. level demonstrated through the ESL placement Geology (3) UC:CSU Students enrolled in E.S.L. 005A, 006A, 008, process. (Same as GEOLOGY 010) or ENGLISH 101 or higher may automatically Students enrolled in E.S.L. 006A, 008, Prerequisite: None. enroll in ESL 005C without completing a pre- ENGLISH 101 or higher may automatically Lecture, 3 hours. requisite challenge. enroll in ESL 006C without completing a pre- This course examines how geologic processes and hazards influence society and the Lecture, 3 hours. requisite challenge. environment. The topics covered include Students in this high-intermediate ESL course Lecture, 3 hours. improve their listening comprehension and oral Students in this low-advanced ESL course geologic hazards such as earthquakes, fluency to prepare for academic work across the improve their listening comprehension and oral volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis; mineral curriculum. Speaking practice includes level- fluency to prepare for academic work across the resources, groundwater, pollution, and current appropriate activities such as discussions, and curriculum. Speaking practice includes level- environmental and regulatory public policy. A interviews using academic vocabulary. appropriate activities such as presentations, field trip is offered for the course. discussions, and debates using academic STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH E.S.L. 006A College ESL VI: Writing and vocabulary. ENV SCI 7 AND GEOLOGY 10. Grammar (6) UC:CSU Prerequisite: E.S.L. 005A or ESL 362 with a E.S.L. 008 Advanced ESL Composition 022 The Human Environment: Physical grade of C or better, or appropriate skill level (6) UC:CSU Processes Lab (2) UC:CSU  demonstrated through the ESL placement Prerequisite: E.S.L. 006A or ESL 363 with a Prerequisite: ENV SCI 001 with a grade of C or process. grade of C or better, or appropriate skill level better or concurrent enrollment. Recommended: E.S.L. 006B and ESL 006C. demonstrated through the credit ESL placement Lecture, 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Lecture, 6 hours. process. This is an introductory lab course in which This course is designed for students at the Lecture, 6 hours. students will work individually and in teams advanced level of English language acquisition This high-advanced ESL composition course to investigate the causes and consequences and provides instruction in writing extended leads to English 101 and provides students of key environmental issues. Field sampling, essays using a variety of rhetorical modes, with practice in essay writing and advanced laboratory procedures and data analysis skills critical thinking, reading at the advanced level, grammar based on analytical reading and are emphasized as we explore our natural and verbal communication. critical thinking. Students plan, draft, revise, and world. Particular attention is paid to water, edit compositions of increasing sophistication energy, consumption, food, sustainability, waste and complexity by researching various topics and recycling. and synthesizing sources to support a writing topic. Readings from culturally diverse traditions provide exposure to a range of genres and a broader cultural and historical understanding of the world.

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ENVIRONMENTAL FIRE TECHNOLOGY 203 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems (3) CSU STUDIES (ENVSTDS) (FIRETEK) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. This course is a study of portable fire 101 Introduction to Environmental 027 Wildland Firefighter (4) CSU extinguishing equipment and permanent Prerequisite: None. Studies (3) UC:CSU systems such as sprinklers, CO2, dry chemical Lecture, 3.5 hours; Laboratory, 1 hours. Prerequisite: None. and halon. Detection and alarm systems, This course prepares the student for entry Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into explosion prevention, computer protection and level jobs in Wildland Firefighting. It combines ENGLISH 101. special hazards will be covered. The installation, classroom instruction with hands-on training. Lecture, 3 hours. testing, maintenance and fire department use of A certificate of recognition for completing the This course provides an interdisciplinary these systems will be emphasized. overview from a social science perspective of course is awarded. the local and global impacts of humans on the 204 Building Construction for Fire natural environment over human history. Topics 096 Emergency Medical Technician (8) include the growth and geographic expansion CSU Protection (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. of human population, the transformation of Prerequisites for the EMT program: Students Lecture, 3 hours. earth’s ecosystems by humans, exploitation of must be 18 years old, no felony convictions This course will cover the fundamentals natural resources, and sustainable practices and a current CPR certification. The CPR of building construction as they relate to and policies. The course focuses on the critical certification needs to be ‘BLS for the Health fire prevention and suppression and the analysis of current environmental problems and Care Provider’ from the American Heart classification of building by type of construction the evaluation of alternatives and solutions that Association or American Red Cross. Students and use. In the course an emphasis will be contribute to a sustainable world. This course must present the CPR card to the instructor no placed on fire protection features. partially satisfies the Social and Behavioral later than the first day of class. Sciences requirement for General Education. Lecture, 6 hours; Laboratory, 4 hours. This course is designed to provide a basis 205 Fire Behavior and Combustion for gaining Emergency Medical Technician (3) CSU FINANCE [EMT] certification. The student will be given Prerequisite: None. the opportunity to develop the necessary Lecture, 3 hours. 002 Investments (3) CSU knowledge, skills and abilities required to This course covers theory and fundamentals Prerequisite: None. successfully complete the 180 hours of of how and why fires start, spread and are Lecture, 3 hours. instruction and will then qualify them to take the controlled; and in-depth study of fire chemistry This course provides an introduction to National Registry EMT certification examination and physics, fire characteristics of materials, analyzing stocks and bonds, mutual funds, which certifies students as EMT’s for a period extinguishing agents and fire control techniques. real estate trusts, commodities, and related of two years. Upon successful completion of the investments. Functions and operations of the National Registry EMT certification examination, 185 Directed Study - Fire Technology investment market are also studied. an EMT may gain employment with an (1) CSU ambulance service, in a hospital emergency 285 Directed Study - Fire Technology 008 Personal Finance and Investments room or work in a clinical setting as well as (2) CSU (3) UC:CSU being a prerequisite for firefighting or paramedic 385 Directed Study - Fire Technology Prerequisite: None. careers. (3) CSU Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. This course is an introduction to the concepts 201 Fire Protection Organization (3) Conference, 1 hour per unit. and tools necessary for the responsible CSU This class allows students to pursue Directed allocation of personal resources. Emphasis Prerequisite: None. Study in Fire Technology on a contract basis is on the significant financial decisions Lecture, 3 hours. under the direction of a supervising instructor. facing each household during its life cycle, This course is an introduction to the fire service Credit limit: A maximum of 3 units per subject in including budgeting, record keeping, consumer and fire protection, careers in fire departments Directed Study may be taken for credit. purchases, credit, home ownership, insurance, and related fields. The history of fire protection, investing, retirement and estate planning. fire loss causes, public and private protection UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN services will be included as well as Fire ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS 911-921-931-941 Cooperative department organization, fire fighting tactics, CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER Education - Finance (1-4) CSU fire prevention, tools, equipment, apparatus, APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS Finance is approved for Cooperative Work alarm systems and water systems. This course SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION Experience Education credit. See Cooperative includes field trips. OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR ADMISSION TO THE UC. Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course description and credit limits. 202 Fire Prevention (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. 911-921-931-941 Cooperative DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, Education - Fire Technology (1-4) CSU STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST Lecture, 3 hours. Fire Technology is approved for Cooperative ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY This course introduces the concepts for making ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. effective, complete and legal inspections Work Experience Education credit. See by knowing fire prevention concepts. These Cooperative Education, page 99, for concepts include history, organization, law, fire prerequisite, course description and credit limits. causes, procedures, techniques, enforcement DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, and records. Hazards by occupancy, fire STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST protection equipment, fire investigation, public ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY education and special problems will be studied. ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.

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004 Intermediate French II (5) UC:CSU 010 French Civilization (3) UC:CSU FRENCH  Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: FRENCH 003 with a grade of C or (Taught in English) 001 Elementary French I (5) UC:CSU better, or equivalent skill level. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 5 hours. This course surveys the origins, growth, and Lecture, 5 hours. This is the second half of Intermediate French, development of French civilization in its many This course introduces the student to basic providing a more intensive study of the forms, with special emphasis on modern French grammar and vocabulary. The focus French language, including a comprehensive France and Francophonie. It offers an overview is on the development of the four language review of grammar and the study of advanced of the history and geography of France and skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, grammatical concepts, idiomatic expressions diverse Francophone countries, and of their with special emphasis and communication and irregular structures. Students will further contributions to the Western world. This is a in cultural settings. It introduces the student develop their writing and communication skills web-enhanced course, and computer skills to the characteristics of diverse French and in French through the study of representative are necessary for accessing and performing Francophone cultures. This is a web-enhanced French and Francophone literary and cultural coursework online. course, requiring students to access and texts. This is a web-enhanced course, requiring perform online coursework. students to access and perform online 021 Fundamentals of French I (3) STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR coursework. UC:CSU BOTH FRENCH 001 AND THE FRENCH 021/022 Prerequisite: None COMBINATION. 005 Advanced French I (5) UC:CSU  Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: FRENCH 004 with a grade of C or This course covers the first half of French 1 and 002 Elementary French II (5) UC:CSU better or equivalent skill level. is designed for absolute beginners. It provides Prerequisite: FRENCH 001 or FRENCH 022 Lecture, 5 hours. an introduction to the fundamentals of French with a grade of C or better, or equivalent skill This course reinforces the language skills pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, sentence level. and functions presented in the intermediate structure, and use of idiomatic expressions. It Lecture, 5 hours. French courses through an intensive review of stresses the ability to understand, read, write, This course completes the study of elementary grammatical structures and usages, a variety and speak simple French, and gives the student grammar. It includes the reading of simplified of written and oral activities, and exercises and cultural insights into French and Francophone texts with continued emphasis on aural and tasks that promote vocabulary development worlds. Basic computer knowledge is required written comprehension, oral expression, and and retention. Students will study a variety of for online activities. French 21 and 22 together the writing of simple French. The readings literary and cultural texts of different genres are equivalent to French 1. consist of selections dealing with France and and origins, with emphasis on improving oral diverse Francophone cultures. Students will STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH expression, reading comprehension, and continue the study of French civilization and FRENCH 001 AND FRENCH 021/022 COMBINATION. textual analysis. Students will be introduced to modern developments in the French-speaking different types of writing (i.e. correspondence, world. This is a web-enhanced course, 022 Fundamentals of French II (3) film reviews, creative descriptions, expository requiring students to access and perform online UC:CSU writing, portraits) with an emphasis on stylistics. coursework. Prerequisite: FRENCH 021 with a grade of C or This course may be offered as a hybrid course. better Computer skills are required for accessing and  Lecture, 3 hours. 003 Intermediate French I (5) UC:CSU performing online activities. Prerequisite: FRENCH 002 with a grade of C or This course covers the second half of French 1 and completes Elementary French I. Students better, or equivalent skill level.  006 Advanced French II (5) UC:CSU continue the study of the fundamentals of Lecture, 5 hours. Prerequisite: FRENCH 005 with a grade of C or This course provides a more intensive study of French pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, better or equivalent skill level. the French language, including a comprehensive sentence structure, and idiomatic expressions. Lecture, 5 hours. review of grammar and the study of advanced It stresses the ability to understand, read, write, This course reinforces the language skills and grammatical concepts, idiomatic expressions and speak simple French, as well as introduces functions presented in French 4 and French and irregular structures. Emphasis is placed on the student to cultural insights into French 5 through an intensive review of grammatical developing fluency in oral expression and facility and Francophone worlds. Basic computer use structures and usages, a variety of written and in writing. Students will read and discuss cultural required for online activities. French 21 and oral activities, and exercises and tasks that and literary texts in French, and advance their French 22 together are equivalent to French promote vocabulary development and retention. knowledge of French and Francophone cultures 1. This course is also recommended for those Students will study a variety of literary and and modern developments in the French- wishing to review before taking French 2. cultural texts of different genres and origins, speaking world. This is a web-enhanced course, with emphasis on improving oral expression, STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR requiring students to access and perform online BOTH FRENCH 001 AND THE FRENCH 021/022 reading comprehension, and textual analysis. COMBINATION. coursework. Students will perform different types of writing (i.e. correspondence, film reviews, creative descriptions, expository writing, portraits) with an emphasis on stylistics. This course may be offered as a hybrid course. Computer skills are required for accessing and performing online activities.

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025 French and Francophone Short 066 Advanced French Conversation I 002 Cultural Elements of Geography (3) Story in Translation (3) UC:CSU (2) UC:CSU UC:CSU Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: FRENCH 04 or FRENCH 064 Prerequisite: None. Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into Lecture, 2 hours. Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into ENGLISH 101. In this course, students continue to improve ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. their conversational ability in French by building Lecture, 3 hours. Students explore the art of the short story by on the oral communication skills acquired in This course is an introduction to human engaging in a critical survey of short stories Intermediate French. It focuses on discussions geography and the imprint of humans on the by writers from France and from different of everyday experiences, current events, Earth. Topics include migration, population French-speaking regions of the world. The cinema, cultural readings with emphasis on change, globalization, ethnic conflict, works studied will be grounded in the region’s advanced vocabulary-building and the use of development, trade, environmental and social historical, political, and cultural production from idiomatic expressions, along with pronunciation change, and the challenges of living in an the nineteenth century to the present time. practice. This is a web-enhanced class, increasingly interdependent and interconnected Students learn about key literary movements requiring students to access coursework online. world. and authors, demonstrate understanding of the NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF C-ID: GEOG 120 aesthetic and cultural specificity of the works FRENCH. studied, and develop critical reading and writing 003 Introduction to Weather and skills. 185 Directed Study - French (1) CSU Climate (3) UC:CSU THE COURSE IS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH. 285 Directed Study - French (2) CSU (Same as Meteor 3.) 385 Directed Study - French (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. 063 Intermediate French Conversation I Prerequisite: None. Recommended: MATH 115 or placement (2) UC:CSU Conference, 1 hour per unit. into a higher level of Math; and E.S.L. 008 or Prerequisites: FRENCH 002 This course allows students to pursue Directed placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 2 hours. Study in French on a contract basis under the Lecture, 3 hours. This course helps students to improve their direction of a supervising instructor. An introduction to weather, climate and conversational ability in French by building Credit limit: A maximum of 3 units per subject in environment employing scientific method and on the oral communication skills acquired in Directed Study may be taken for credit. observation. The course examines Earth’s Elementary French. It focuses on discussions of UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED atmosphere, processes and phenomena everyday experiences, current events, cinema, STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN and their impacts on humans and the global cultural readings with emphasis on vocabulary- ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS environment. Course topics include composition building and the use of idiomatic expressions, CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER of the atmosphere, weather elements and along with pronunciation practice. This is a web- APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS controls, atmospheric processes, global SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION enhanced class, requiring students to access circulation, storms, air pollution, global climate OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR patterns and climate change, and techniques coursework online. ADMISSION TO THE UC. and tools for weather forecasting. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF FRENCH. GEOGRAPHY (GEOG) C-ID: GEOG 130 064 Intermediate French Conversation II 009 People and the Earth’s Ecosystem (2) UC:CSU 001 Physical Geography (3) UC:CSU  (3) UC:CSU Prerequisites: FRENCH 003 or FRENCH 063 Prerequisite: None. Prerequisites: None. Lecture, 2 hours. Recommended: MATH 115 or placement into a Lecture, 3 hours. This course helps students to improve their higher level of Math. This course is an overview of the global conversational ability in French by building Lecture, 3 hours. environment and an examination of the diversity on the oral communication skills acquired in This course is an introduction to the physical of life and environments that make up our world. Intermediate French. It focuses on discussions geography of the global environment and the The course examines the role of humans in of everyday experiences, current events, interactions between atmosphere, oceans, environmental transformation at local, regional cinema, cultural readings. The emphasis is on land and life using the scientific method. Topics and global levels including habitat destruction, building mid-intermediate vocabulary, practice include earth-sun relations, weather and introduced species, extinctions and climate of idiomatic expressions, and further training in climate, soils, biogeography, landforms, plate change. Geographical case studies are pronunciation and intonation. This is a web- tectonics, weathering, mass wasting and the explored that examine real world environmental enhanced class, requiring students to access transformation of the earth by human activities. challenges and solutions. coursework online. The basics of maps, Geographic Information Systems, and other tools of geographic analysis NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF FRENCH. are introduced. Optional field trips are offered. UC CREDIT FOR EITHER GEOG 001 AND 015 OR FOR 017. C-ID: GEOG 110

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014 Geography of California 017 Physical Geography and Laboratory 045 Food and Culture (3) CSU (3) UC:CSU (5) UC:CSU  Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Recommended: MATH 115 or placement into a ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. higher level of Math. Lecture, 3 hours. This course surveys the physical and cultural Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. This course serves as an introduction to the landscapes of California with emphasis on This combined lecture-laboratory course geographical and cultural aspects of food, human-environment interaction and the natural, introduces physical geography as a scientific regional cuisine and global food production. socio-political, economic and demographic discipline focused on the Earth system and Food security, food safety and the globalization forces that have shaped the state. The course human impacts on the natural environment. of agricultural production are discussed in the deals with the history of the state, settlement Topics include earth-sun relations, weather, context of declining soils, over-fishing and the and land-use patterns, economic activities, climate, biogeography, maps and projections, impact of growing human populations. resource use, transportation and trade, as well plate tectonics, weathering, mass wasting and OPTIONAL FIELD TRIPS ARE OFFERED. as California’s role in the new global economy. the action of water, ice and wind on landforms. The political, economic, environmental and Students are provided with opportunities to use demographic challenges facing the state are geographic tools and instruments to capture, also discussed. Optional field trips will be record, analyze and map data. GEOLOGY offered. FIELD TRIPS ARE OFFERED. 001 Physical Geology (3) UC:CSU OPTIONAL FIELD TRIPS WILL BE OFFERED. NOTE: STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN GEOG 001 Prerequisite: None. C-ID: GEOG 140 WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR GEOG 017. Lecture, 3 hours. UC CREDIT FOR EITHER GEOG 001 AND 015 OR Physical Geology is the study of the internal 015 Physical Geography Laboratory FOR 017. and external processes which shape the earth . Topics covered include plate tectonics, (2) UC:CSU C-ID: GEOG 115 Prerequisite: GEOG 001 with a grade of C or volcanism, earthquakes, mountain building, better or concurrent enrollment. geologic structures, origin of rocks and minerals, 025 Introduction to Geographic and water and energy resources. A field trip is Recommended: MATH 115 or placement into a Information Systems and Laboratory higher level of Math. offered for this course. Not open to students who have completed (4) UC/CSU Prerequisite: None C-ID: GEOL 100 GEOG 017. Lecture, 2hours; laboratory, 4 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours. This course will be an introduction to the 002 Earth History (3) UC:CSU This laboratory course serves as an introduction study of Geographic Information Systems Prerequisite: None. to the scientific study of the physical (GIS) science and its applications to spatial Recommended: GEOLOGY 001, and placement environment including the tools of geography data management. Students will learn about into ENGLISH 101. (maps, GIS/GPS, remote sensing and air the Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Lecture, 3 hours. photos). Topics include Earth-Sun relationships, The following topics will be covered: vector Students receive an introduction to the elements of weather and climate, topographic and raster systems, scale, resolution, map geological history of Earth and its inhabitants, map reading and imagery interpretation, projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing with emphasis on the evolution of life and biogeography, soils, and landform evolution by and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). landforms of North America. Topics include how tectonic, erosional and depositional forces. Earth processes produce and alter landforms; climate, and energy and water resources on FIELD TRIP OPTIONS ARE PROVIDED. 030 Managing Natural Resources (3) which humans depend; significant tectonic UC CREDIT FOR EITHER GEOG 001 AND 015 OR UC:CSU events such as mountain building episodes; and FOR 017. Prerequisite: None. the evolutionary history of life on Earth, including C-ID: GEOG 111 Lecture, 3 hours. plants, fish, dinosaurs, mammals, and humans. The topic of this course is managing natural Multimedia presentations are used throughout resources sustainably. It includes a search the course. for, and critical analysis of, policies and practices that enhance rather than destroy FIELD TRIPS WILL BE TAKEN. habitats and the functioning of natural systems. C-ID: GEOL 110 Topics include urban sprawl, deforestation, environmental justice, land use issues, soils, 006 Physical Geology Laboratory (1) energy resources and alternatives, as well as UC:CSU water quality. Prerequisite: GEOLOGY 001 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory, 3 hours. The Physical Geology Laboratory provides practical experience in identifying common rocks, minerals, landforms, geologic structures, and reading and interpreting geologic and topographic maps. Field trips to local areas of geologic interest are offered. C-ID: GEOL 100L, GEOL 120L

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007 Earth History Laboratory (1) 002 Elementary German II (5) UC:CSU 006 Advanced German II (5) UC:CSU  UC:CSU Prerequisite: GERMAN 001 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: GERMAN 005 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: GEOLOGY 002 with a grade of C better, or equivalent skill level. better or equivalent skill level. or better or concurrent enrollment. Lecture, 5 hours. Lecture, 5 hours. Recommended: MATH 115 or placement into a This course completes the study of elementary This course is a continuation of German 5 higher level of Math. grammar. It includes the reading of simplified (Advanced German I) and is structured around Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours. texts with continued emphasis on aural and current affairs that emerge in contemporary This is a supplemental laboratory course for written comprehension, oral expression, and the society in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Geology 2, intended to teach the scientific writing of simple German. The readings consist Luxemburg, and Liechtenstein ranging from methods of reasoning and to give the student of selections dealing with German, Swiss and cultural texts, news articles, audio, and video an acquaintance with the fundamental principles Austrian contributions in the arts, sciences and blogs, with an emphasis on speaking and writing of historical geology. Laboratory exercises will literature. Students will continue the study of proficiency. This is a web-enhanced course examine the history of the earth from its origin to German civilization and modern developments requiring students to access coursework online. the present as interpreted from the fossil record in Germany. This is a web-enhanced course, and radiometric dating techniques. Also included requiring students to access and perform online 010 German Civilization (3) UC:CSU will be the evolutionary study of fossils and coursework. Prerequisite: None study of rock types and ancient landforms. This Lecture, 3 hours. course will include methods used to determine 003 Intermediate German I (5) UC:CSU This course provides a study of the contribution events in Earth history and reconstruct past  of Germanic peoples to world civilization, environmental conditions. Prerequisite: GERMAN 002 with a grade of C or especially in philosophy, music, plastic arts and FIELD TRIPS WILL BE TAKEN. better, or equivalent skill level. sciences. Lecture and discussion in English Lecture, 5 hours. will cover the geography, history, customs C-ID: GEOL 110L This course provides an introduction to everyday and the political profiles of the German- life in German-speaking countries through speaking peoples. This course is designed as 010 Introduction to Environmental authentic cultural texts, biographical profiles, a humanities course for all college students, Geology (3) UC:CSU short stories, and poetry in German. The course especially for those interested in the arts, music (Same as ENV SCI 007) integrates grammar review, vocabulary building, and philosophy. Prerequisite: None. and the use of idiomatic expressions, with an RECOMMENDED FOR GERMAN MAJORS. Lecture, 3 hours. emphasis on discussions in German of various This course examines how geologic processes topics of interest. This is a web-enhanced 063 Intermediate Conversation I (2) and hazards influence human activities and course requiring students to access course work UC/CSU the environment. The topics covered include online. geologic hazards such as earthquakes, Prerequisite: GERMAN 002 with a grade of C or better. volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis; mineral 004 Intermediate German II (5) resources, groundwater, pollution, and current Lecture, 2 hours. UC:CSU  This course helps students to improve their environmental and regulatory public policy Prerequisite: GERMAN 003 with a grade of C or planning. conversational ability in German by building better, or equivalent skill level. on the oral communication skills acquired in A FIELD TRIP MAY BE OFFERED FOR THE Lecture, 5 hours. Elementary German. It focuses on discussions COURSE. This is the second half of Intermediate German, of everyday experiences, current events, STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT IN BOTH providing a more intensive study of the cinema, cultural readings with emphasis on GEOLOGY 010 AND ENV SCI 007. German language, including a comprehensive vocabulary-building and the use of idiomatic review of grammar and the study of advanced expressions, along with pronunciation practice. grammatical concepts, idiomatic expressions This is a web-enhanced class, requiring GERMAN and irregular structures. Students will further students to access coursework online. develop their writing and communication skills in German through the study of representative NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF 001 Elementary German I (5) UC:CSU GERMAN. Prerequisite: None. German, Austrian, and Swiss texts on culture, literature, and history. Special emphasis is given Lecture, 5 hours. 064 Intermediate Conversation II (2) This course introduces the student to basic to oral discussions based on the readings. This German grammar and vocabulary. The focus is a web-enhanced course, requiring students to UC/CSU Prerequisite: GERMAN 003 or GERMAN 063 is on the development of the four language access and perform online coursework. with a grade of C or better. skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, Lecture, 2 hours. with special emphasis on communication in 005 Advanced German I (5) UC:CSU  This course helps students to improve their cultural settings. It introduces the student to Prerequisite: GERMAN 004 with a grade of C or conversational ability in German by building the characteristics of diverse German-speaking better or equivalent skill level. on the oral communication skills acquired in cultures. This is a web-enhanced course, Lecture, 5 hours. Intermediate German. It focuses on discussions requiring students to access and perform online This course is structured around current of everyday experiences, current events, coursework. affairs that emerge in contemporary society in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, cinema, cultural readings. The emphasis is on and Liechtenstein ranging from cultural texts, building mid-intermediate vocabulary, practice news articles, audio, and video blogs, with an of idiomatic expressions, and further training in emphasis on speaking and writing proficiency. pronunciation and intonation. This is a web- This is a web-enhanced course requiring enhanced class, requiring students to access students to access coursework online. coursework online. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF GERMAN.

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066 Advanced German Conversation I 011 Principles of Healthful Living (3) 185 Directed Study - Hebrew (1) CSU (2) UC/CSU UC:CSU 285 Directed Study - Hebrew (2) CSU Prerequisite: GERMAN 004 or GERMAN 064 (Credit given for only one of HEALTH 009, 010 385 Directed Study - Hebrew (3) CSU with a grade of C or better. or 011.) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. Conference, 1 hour per unit. In this course, students continue to improve their Recommended for Kinesiology and Elementary This course allows students to pursue Directed conversational ability in German by building Education majors. Study in Hebrew on a contract basis under the on the oral communication skills acquired in Lecture, 3 hours. direction of a supervising instructor. Intermediate German. It focuses on discussions This course will address today’s health care CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER of everyday experiences, current events, crisis and how our society’s health needs SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN cinema, cultural readings with emphasis on have changed over time. An emphasis will be FOR CREDIT. advanced vocabulary-building and the use of placed on prevention strategies and lifestyle UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED idiomatic expressions, along with pronunciation behavior change techniques. Health topics STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN practice. This is a web-enhanced class, will include family health, stress management, ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS requiring students to access coursework online. mental health, fitness, nutrition, and weight CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF management, drug prevention, sexuality, APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS GERMAN. epidemiology, and environmental health issues. SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR ADMISSION TO THE UC. 185 Directed Study - German (1) CSU 285 Directed Study - German (2) CSU HEBREW 385 Directed Study - German (3) CSU HISTORY Prerequisite: None. 001 Elementary Hebrew I (5) UC:CSU (Same as JEWISH 011) NOTE: STATE LAW IMPOSES ON ALL CALIFORNIA Conference, 1 hour per unit. Prerequisite: None. STATE UNIVERSITIES CERTAIN GRADUATION This course allows students to pursue Directed Lecture, 5 hours. REQUIREMENTS IN THE AREAS OF U.S. HISTORY, Study in German on a contract basis under the This course focuses on the fundamentals U.S. CONSTITUTION, AND STATE AND LOCAL direction of a supervising instructor. GOVERNMENT. COURSES MEETING THESE of the language, the essentials of grammar, REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITIES CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER practical vocabulary, useful phrases, and the ARE LISTED IN THE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN ability to read, write, and speak simple Hebrew. SECTIONS OF THE COLLEGE CATALOG. FOR CREDIT. Emphasis is on the spoken language. Use of the UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/DIRECTED language laboratory is required. 001 Introduction to Western Civilization STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN  ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS I (3) UC:CSU CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER 002 Elementary Hebrew II (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS (Same as JEWISH 012) Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION Prerequisite: HEBREW 001 or JEWISH 011 with Lecture, 3 hours. OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR a grade of C or better. This course is a panoramic survey which traces ADMISSION TO THE UC. Lecture, 5 hours. the development of a distinctive European This course continues the presentation of culture from its roots in the hunting societies grammatical forms, provides additional training of prehistoric human through the increasingly HEALTH in oral and written composition, and reading. elaborate worlds of the Sumerians, the Egyptian Use of the language laboratory is required. pharaohs, and the Biblical peoples of the Middle East; the philosophers, artists and warriors 002 Health and Fitness (3) UC:CSU 010 Hebrew Civilization II (3) UC:CSU Prerequisites: None. of classical Greece and Rome; the world of (Same as JEWISH 010) saints and heretics, knights and peasants, Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. Students examine physical, holistic, and philosophers and kings; and ends with the (Taught in English) psychological wellness, with an emphasis Renaissance and Reformation. This course Lecture, 3 hours. on disease prevention, nutrition, sexuality, emphasizes the significance of this historical This course studies specific problems and reproduction, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, aging, background to contemporary American culture. trends in the Jewish Heritage during the stress management and weight control. C-ID: HIST 170 European and Modern Periods, Mysticism, Individual improvement using cardiovascular, Hasidism, Haskalah, Emancipation, Religious flexibility, body composition and strengthening Movements, Zionism, the Holocaust and activities is emphasized in the physical fitness the state of Israel; educational, moral, and segment of the course. theological issues; Diaspora Jewry and non- Jewish relations; Ashkenazim and Sepharadim; 003 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation the thought and manners of the time in an (1) CSU historical context. Prerequisite: None Lecture and directed practice, 1 hours, 5 weeks. This course will teach students the most current Emergency Actions Steps to follow in life- threatening situations (i.e. unresponsiveness, not breathing, choking, witnessed collapse and severe bleeding) using the most current ECC (Emergency Cardiac Care) Guidelines for basic CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) skills for the adult, child and infant.

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002 Introduction to Western Civilization 011 Political and Social History of the 086 Introduction to World Civilization I II (3) UC:CSU  United States to 1877 (3) UC:CSU (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. This course is a continuation of History 1. It A survey of the development of the United This course traces the development and traces the growth of Modern Europe, its 500- States from its discovery, placing emphasis relationships of major world civilizations, their year domination of world history and the decline upon the Colonial Experience, the American traditions and contributions from earliest times to of its world supremacy in the 20th century. Revolution, the Constitution and the new the era of European expansion in the sixteenth Includes the life and times of Elizabeth I of government, the Civil War and Reconstruction. century. England and Peter the Great of Russia; of the This course fulfills the state graduation C-ID: HIST 150 philosophers and revolutionaries of the 18th requirement in U.S. History and the Constitution. century; of the socialists and scientists of the MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR ANY COMBINATION 185 Directed Study - History (1) CSU 19th century; and of the dictators and reformers OF HISTORY 11, 17, OR 32 COMBINED IS ONE Prerequisite: None. of the 20th century. This course emphasizes the COURSE. Lecture, 1 hour. influence of Western Civilization on American C-ID: HIST 130 This course allows students to pursue Directed culture. Study in History on a contract basis under the C-ID: HIST 180 012 Political and Social History of the direction of a supervising instructor. United States from 1865 (3) UC:CSU  005 History of the Americas I (3) Prerequisite: None. 285 Directed Study - History (2) CSU UC:CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 2 hours. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. A survey of the development of the United This course allows students to pursue Directed Lecture, 3 hours. States from the Reconstruction period to the Study in History on a contract basis under the History of the Americas from the European present, placing emphasis upon the emergence direction of a supervising instructor. intrusion on the native cultures through the of modern industrial America and upon the development of the colonial life patterns to the relationship between the nation and the 385 Directed Study - History (3) CSU achievements of independence of Latin America world. This course fulfills the state graduation Prerequisite: None. and the United States. Emphasis is placed on requirement in US History and California state Lecture, 3 hours. development and structure of the United States and local government. This course allows students to pursue Directed Constitution. This course fulfills the graduation Study in History on a contract basis under the MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR HISTORY 12 AND 13 IS requirement in U.S. History and the U.S. ONE COURSE. direction of a supervising instructor. Constitution. C-ID: HIST 140 006 History of the Americas II (3) HUMANITIES (HUMAN) UC:CSU 020 History of California and the Pacific Prerequisite: None. Coast (3) UC:CSU 001 Cultural Patterns of Western Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None. Civilization (3) UC:CSU  Lecture, 3 hours. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None. The course covers the history of the Americas Lecture, 3 hours. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. from the Latin American wars of independence History of California and the Pacific Coast Lecture, 3 hours. to the present, stressing Latin American from 1542 to the present with emphasis on This course is an introduction to the general development, inter-American relations and Native, Spanish, and American cultures; concepts of Humanities. Mythology, music, constitutional patterns. Emphasis is placed on political, economic and social developments; history, philosophy, painting, drama, sculpture California constitutional and political processes and California’s constitution, history and role and architecture are studied and compared in relation to the U.S. Constitution. in the American system. This course fulfills the in relation to their background, medium, state graduation requirement in state and local organization and style. The course surveys 007 The Worlds Great Religions government. in depth the classical heritage of Greece and (3) UC:CSU  Rome. Emphasis is placed upon the awareness Prerequisite: None. of cultural heritage, values and perspectives as Lecture, 3 hours. revealed in the arts. This course explores the historical development of the world’s major religions. A study is made of 002 Studies in Selected Cultures the origins and growth of major religions with an (3) UC:CSU emphasis on the nature of religion, and religion Prerequisite: None. as a discipline of study. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR ANY COMBINATION OF Lecture, 3 hours. HISTORY 007, 047, OR 048, IS TWO COURSES. A study in some depth of a particular period or tradition, such as Imperial China, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Victorian England, the Age of Reason and others. Historical background, key personalities, contribution and significance within the various arts and sciences are emphasized.

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003 The Arts of Contemporary Society INTERNATIONAL 004 Intermediate Italian II (5) UC:CSU  (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: ITALIAN 003 with grade of C or Prerequisite: None. BUSINESS (INTBUS) better or equivalent skill level. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 5 hours. This is the second half of Intermediate Italian, Lecture, 3 hours. 001 International Trade (3) CSU A cultural survey which includes a study of providing a more intensive study of the Italian Prerequisite: None. the literature, philosophy, music, painting, language, including a comprehensive review Lecture, 3 hours. architecture and sculpture of the 18th, 19th of grammar and the study of advanced This introductory course in the field of foreign and early 20th centuries in western Europe and grammatical concepts, idiomatic expressions commerce deals with the relationship of foreign North America, in terms of the ideas and basic and irregular structures. Students will further trade to domestic trade. The course surveys needs which stimulated the artists and thinkers develop their writing and communication skills in the operation of an import and export business, and the contributions of their work toward the Italian through the study of representative Italian including organization, marking, terminology, development of contemporary society. literary and cultural texts. documents, financial procedures, credits and collection and communications. The basic  006 Great People, Great Ages principles and practices of world trade are 005 Advanced Italian I (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: ITALIAN 004 with a grade of C or (3) UC:CSU studied. Prerequisite: None. better or equivalent skill level. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 5 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. ITALIAN This course introduces the student to some This course includes a cultural survey of the of the major literary movements in Italy, with lives and contributions of selected individuals readings in prose, poetry, and drama from 001 Elementary Italian I (5) UC:CSU representative authors of Italian literature. It such as St. Augustine, Martin Luther, Louis XIV Prerequisite: None. and others whose impact helped shape the eras continues the study of grammar, with emphasis Lecture, 5 hours. on improving oral expression, comprehension, in which they lived. The course will explore both This course introduces the student to basic reading and textual analysis, and composition. the lives and eras with an appreciation of both Italian grammar and vocabulary. The focus is It stresses oral and written reports and their historical importance and their individual on the development of the four language skills: discussions within the context of Italian literature contributions to our cultural heritage. listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with and civilization. Computer skills are required for HUMAN 006 IS REPEATABLE BUT MAXIMUM special emphasis on communication in cultural accessing and performing online activities. UC CREDIT IS 3 UNITS. settings. It introduces the student to basic traits of Italian geography, customs, and culture. This 008 Great Women in the Humanities (3) is a web-enhanced course requiring students to 185 Directed Study - Italian (1) CSU UC:CSU perform online coursework. 285 Directed Study - Italian (2) CSU Prerequisite: None. 385 Directed Study - Italian (3) CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. 002 Elementary Italian II (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: ITALIAN 001 with grade of C or Conference, 1 hour per unit. This class is a cultural survey of the lives and better, or equivalent skill level. This course allows students to pursue Directed contributions of selected individuals such as Lecture, 5 hours. Study in Italian on a contract basis under the Hatshepsut, Elizabeth I, Madame Curie, Virginia This course completes the study of elementary direction of a supervising instructor. Woolf and others whose impact helped to grammar. It includes the reading of simplified CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER shape the eras in which they lived. This course texts with continued emphasis on aural and SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN will explore both the lives and eras with an written comprehension, oral expression, and the FOR CREDIT. appreciation of both their historical importance writing of simple Italian. Students will continue UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/DIRECTED and their individual contributions to our cultural the study of Italian civilization and modern STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN heritage. developments in Italy. This is a web-enhanced ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER HUMAN 008 IS REPEATABLE BUT MAXIMUM course, requiring students to access and perform online coursework. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS UC CREDIT IS 3 UNITS. SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR 030 The Beginnings of Civilization (3) 003 Intermediate Italian I (5) UC:CSU  ADMISSION TO THE UC. UC:CSU  Prerequisite: ITALIAN 002 with grade of C or Prerequisite: None. better, or equivalent skill level. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 5 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. This course provides a more intensive study of This course is a survey of man’s cultural the Italian language, including a comprehensive heritage from prehistoric times to the early review of grammar and the study of advanced civilizations of Sumeria, Babylonia, Assyria and grammatical concepts, idiomatic construction Egypt. Emphasis is placed on the arts, literature, and expressions. Emphasis is placed on religion, cultural traditions and contributions developing fluency in oral expression and facility made by these civilizations to man’s historical in writing. Oral discussions and conversation are and cultural heritage. based on selected readings from contemporary Italian writing. This is a web-enhanced course, requiring students to access and perform online coursework.

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JEWISH STUDIES 010 Hebrew Civilization II (3) UC:CSU 035 Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Same as HEBREW 010) (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. (Same as PHILOS 035) (JEWISH) Lecture, 3 hours. (For Jewish Studies see also Hebrew) Prerequisite: None. This course studies specific problems and Lecture, 3 hours. trends in the Jewish Heritage during the This course is a scholarly study of religion. It 001 The Jew in America (3) UC:CSU European and Modern Periods, Mysticism, examines western religions philosophically as a Prerequisite: None. Hasidism, Haskalah, Emancipation, Religious means of overcoming the destructive exchanges Lecture, 3 hours. Movements, Zionism, the Holocaust and that frequently accompany religious discussion. This course is a historical analysis of the Jews the state of Israel; educational, moral, and The course investigates the issues of religious in the United States which discusses the theological issues; Diaspora Jewry and non- belief, the existence and nature of God, free will, essentially social and psychological problems Jewish relations; Ashkenazim and Sepharadim; evil, and disembodied existence. of Jewish group identity. Much of the course the thought and manners of the time in an concerns itself with the contemporary scene; historical context. the Jewish religious minority in America and its revival, the reasons for it, and the JOURNALISM (JOURNAL) 011 Elementary Hebrew I (5) UC:CSU extent to which it expresses religious and (Same as HEBREW 001) spiritual impulses as well as social needs. 043 Public Relations Techniques (3) Prerequisite: None. The contribution of the successive waves of CSU Lecture, 5 hours. Jewish immigration to this country and western Prerequisite: None. This course focuses on the fundamentals civilization in general is evaluated. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. of the language, the essentials of grammar, Lecture, 3 hours. practical vocabulary, useful phrases, and the 002 The Jewish Religious Heritage This course introduces the student to the ability to read, write, and speak simple Hebrew. types of written products generated by public (3) UC:CSU Emphasis is on the spoken language. Use of the relations professionals. This course will improve Prerequisite: None. language laboratory is required. the student’s writing skills while paying close Lecture, 3 hours. attention to the various public relations formats This course comprises of an exploration of the 012 Elementary Hebrew II (5) UC:CSU such as press releases, media advisories, crisis major teachings of Judaism. A brief historical (Same as HEBREW 002) plans, press kits in addition to other widely background dealing with the development of Prerequisite: JEWISH 011 or HEBREW 001 with used public relations tools while adhering to the Judaism is related to an exposition of its central a grade of C or better. ethical guidelines set by the Public Relations affirmations. The goal is to familiarize the Lecture, 5 hours. Society of America. The students are given student with what the Jewish religious tradition This course continues the presentation of the opportunity to work with an on-campus regards to be its essential genius and also to grammatical forms, provides additional training newspaper and online publication to implement provide an opportunity for an appreciation of the in oral and written composition, and reading. a public-relation plans. similarities and differences between Judaism Use of the language laboratory is required. and the other major religious groups of American C-ID: JOUR 150 culture. Among the topics to be discussed are 025 The History of the Jewish People (3) the following: (A) The shape of faith: God, man, 101 Collecting and Writing News rites of passage, Jewish festivals, community; UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. (3) CSU (B) The dynamics of faith: religious commitment Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. and social problems, contemporary values, the Required of all newspaper and photo-journalism Traces the development of the Jews from present state of Jewish belief. majors. JOURNAL 101 or 106 required of all their origins in Mesopotamia to the present magazine journalism majors. day. It follows and describes the experiences Lecture, 3 hours. 004 Israel: The Theory and Practice of of the Jewish people in all parts of the world. This course is an introduction to news Zionism (3) UC:CSU It analyzes their outlook and philosophy, their gathering and writing. Students will receive Prerequisite: None. habits and customs, their values and ideals. Lecture, 3 hours. practice in rapid organization and in concise, accurate and effective writing. This introductory This course consists of a general survey of 027 Holocaust: A Prototype of Genocide the historical development of the area with course stresses instruction in the gathering of an emphasis upon the social and political (3) UC:CSU information and in its presentation. Extensive Prerequisite: None. development of the state of Israel. The social writing experience is emphasized. Critical Lecture, 3 hours. and political institutions of the state of Israel evaluation of news reporting includes instruction The course describes pre-World War II will be analyzed along with a general study of and practice in the avoidance of faulty Europe, emphasizes the nature of Hitler’s Nazi the geographic, economic, ethnic and religious interpretation of facts, in the critical presentation movement in Germany, reviews the war years composition of the land of Israel. A general study of information and in the recognition of and program of genocide against the Jewish will be made of the ideological and historical propaganda appeals and libel. Newspaper, radio people of Nazi-occupied Europe, and considers background of the Zionist movement as well as and television news are surveyed. Adherence reasons for the Holocaust roles of perpetrators a general survey of the origins of the Palestinian to writing style and standards of the profession and victims, and results. national movement. are emphasized. Students will focus on deadline writing various news and other types of stories. C-ID JOUR 110

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105 Mass Communications(3) UC:CSU 218-2 Practical Editing II (3) CSU 385 Directed Study - Journalism (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: JOURNAL 218-1 with a grade of C Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. or better. Conference, 1 hour per unit. This introductory course examines the major Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 6 hours. This course allows students to pursue Directed aspects of the electronic and print media. Students learn intermediate news editing Study in Journalism on a contract basis under Students will survey newspapers, magazines, and focus on eliminating errors in spelling, the direction of a supervising instructor. film, radio and television. New media such as grammar and style, while producing the CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER the world wide web will also be discussed. campus newspaper, The Valley Star. Students SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN A historical perspective is taken showing the produce weekly assignments for publication and FOR CREDIT. daily assignments for the online publication: chronological development of each of these UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED media. Their sociological and psychological thevalleystar.com. Students will practice STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN impact on society at different periods of time newsroom management and strive to make ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS from their origin to the present also is analyzed. the newspaper error free. Print editions are CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER evaluated and critiqued following publication. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS C-ID JOUR 100 The online publication is evaluated and critiqued SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION daily. OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR 106 Grammar and Communication ADMISSION TO THE UC. (3) CSU C-ID JOUR 131 Prerequisite: None. 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Education Required of all newspaper journalism majors. 218-3 Practical Editing III (3) CSU - Journalism (1-4) CSU JOURNAL 101 or 106 required of all magazine Prerequisite: JOURNAL 218-2 with a grade of C Journalism is approved for Cooperative Work journalism majors. or better. Experience Education credit. See Cooperative Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 6 hours. Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course This course provides thorough instruction in In this course, students practice advanced description and credit limits. grammar, punctuation, capitalization and word news editing skills through the publication of the campus newspaper, The Valley Star, its DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, usage. It concentrates on critical analysis and STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST website: thevalleystarnes.com, and family of application of the interaction and relationship ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY of words, phrases and clauses in the correct social media. Students edit reporter work for ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. and effective expression and transference of grammar, punctuation, clarity and Associated thoughts in written English. An emphasis on Press Style. Student editors craft headlines sentence structure and copy editing techniques and cutlines, and also practice editing skills KINESIOLOGY (KIN) is stressed. across other platforms, including broadcast Some courses in Kinesiology are part of the and the web. Editors learn front page design Kinesiology Family groups and have enrollment 108 Article Writing (3) CSU software, and focus on copy flow and newsroom limitations. The code appears under the course Prerequisite: None. organization. Published work is critiqued in title. See pages 199-200 for more information. Required of all magazine journalism majors. regularly scheduled class meetings. Qualified disabled students possessing the Lecture, 3 hours. required talents, skills and health conditions This is a course for journalism majors, freelance 218-4 Practical Editing IV (3) CSU are allowed and encouraged to participate in all writers and anyone who wants to learn to write Prerequisite: JOURNAL 218-3 with a grade of C physical education activities. articles for media. Emphasis is placed on writing or better. articles features, editorials, or reviews suitable Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 6 hours. 008 Special Studies in Kinesiology for publication. Students also receive practice in Students learn professional-level newspaper Skills (1) UC:CSU editing and the use of illustrations. writing and copy editing through the publication (Kinesiology Family K05) of the campus newspaper, The Valley Star, its Prerequisite: None. 202 Advanced Newswriting (3) CSU website: thevalleystarnews.com, and family Activity, 2 hours. Prerequisite: JOURNAL 101 with grade of C or of social media. Students develop news This course allows the student to pursue better. management skills essential to the demands directed study in kinesiology on a contract basis Required of all newspaper journalism majors. of evolving media. Editors master Associated under the supervising instructor. Lecture, 3 hours. Press Style and learn newsroom techniques This course provides the student with advanced to improve broadcast, online, multimedia 009 Kinesiology - Combined Skills (1) and social media content. Editors review and principles and practice in writing specialized UC:CSU critique all content in regularly scheduled class types of newspaper stories and increases the (Kinesiology Family K05) meetings. mastery of fundamental reporting techniques. Prerequisite: None. Interpretive writing skills, editorial writing and Activity, 2 hours. feature writing techniques are included. 220 Magazine Production (3) CSU This course is designed for the individual Prerequisite: JOURNAL 101 or 108 with a grade interested in using a variety of combined fitness of C or better. 218-1 Practical Editing I (3) CSU activities to achieve their personal fitness Required of all magazine journalism majors. Prerequisite: JOURNAL 202 with a grade of C goals. Includes lecture on nutrition, exercise or better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. physiology concepts, and participation in a Students receive practical instruction and Required of all newspaper journalism majors. workout designed to improve cardiovascular practice for writing and producing the campus Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 6 hours. conditioning, increase muscle strength/ magazine ‘The Crown’. Magazine design Students receive practical instruction and endurance, flexibility and improve body and layout technique are stressed. Writing practice in producing the campus newspaper, composition. The Valley Star. Students write weekly and editing of copy, page design, preparing assignments for the print edition of The Valley photographs, illustrations and other materials for Star and write daily news stories for the publishing are practiced. online campus newspaper: thevalleystar.com Editions are critiqued and evaluated in regularly scheduled class meetings. 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045 Adapted Fitness (1) UC:CSU 237-1 Boot Camp (1) UC:CSU 300-1 Swimming Non-Swimmer I (1)CSU (Kinesiology Family K02) Prerequisites: None (Kinesiology Family K03) Prerequisite: None. Activity, 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. Activity, 3 hours. This course is designed as a lower intensity Activity, 3 hours. This course is designed to meet the needs of style boot camp class that is conducted both This course introduces students to basic aquatic students with disabilities requiring restricted on and off campus using indoor and outdoor skills, such as floating, kicking and swimming or modified activities. Individualized exercise facilities. Training exercises used during this the crawl and backstroke, as well as, the basics programs will be performed by students with class include basic aerobic and anaerobic water safety, to assure confidence and mobility instruction covering the basic elements of conditioning, muscular strength, resistance and in basic aquatic activities and the development physical fitness and training principles. Students endurance training, and also individual and team of confidence in deep water. with disabilities must provide a physicians concepts. In addition, students are challenged prescription for exercises. to understand and apply basic fitness principles, 301-1 Swimming I (1) UC:CSU basic anatomy and physiology, the prevention (Kinesiology Family K03) 046 Adapted Strength Training of training injuries, target heart rate and the Prerequisite: None. (1) UC:CSU intensity of exercise as well as nutrition for Activity, 3 hours. (Kinesiology Family K02) fitness. The students train individually, with a This is an introductory swimming course where Prerequisite: None. partner or in a team setting. students will learn and practice the freestyle and Activity, 3 hours. back strokes. Upon completion of this course This course is designed to meet the needs of 251 Yoga Skills (1) UC:CSU the students will be able to perform the basic students with disabilities who require restricted (Kinesiology Family K08) introductory strokes, know the rules that govern or modified activities. Individualized exercise Prerequisite: None. different strokes, and understand strategies to programs will be performed by students with Activity, 2 hours. prevent injury when swimming. instructional emphasis placed on strength This is an introductory course to yoga, with training principles and techniques. Students a focus on the five components of fitness. 301-2 Swimming Skills II (1) UC:CSU with disabilities must provide a physicians Yoga promotes mental, physical, and spiritual (Kinesiology Family K03) prescription for exercises. fitness. There are brief lectures covering Prerequisite: KIN 301-1 with a grade of C or basic information on hypertension, exercise better. 047 Adapted Swimming and precautions, body composition, health style, Activity, 3 hours. Hydroexercise (1) UC:CSU flexibility, nutrition, nutrition supplements, water, This is a beginning swimming course where (Kinesiology Family K03) physical fitness, nutrition myths, ethics and students will further develop their introductory Prerequisite: None. morality, and stress management. strokes of freestyle and backstroke along with Activity, 3 hours. breaststroke and butterfly. Drills will be used This course is designed to meet the needs of 286 Baseball Skills (1) UC:CSU to develop comfort in the water with buoyancy students with disabilities requiring restricted (Kinesiology Family K09) skills, streamlining off the wall, kicking and or modified activities. Individualized exercise Prerequisite: None. pulling drills, breathing patterns, flip turns and programs focus on basic swimming and Activity, 2 hours. dives. Safety guidelines, efficiency and further water safety skills. Hydroexercise programs This is a baseball skills course. Skills taught in endurance and nutrition components will be emphasize physical fitness, buoyancy, and the class will be throwing, fielding, hitting, base developed based on the individual’s goals. hydrodynamic resistance principles. running, and baseball strategy. 301-3 Swimming Skills III (1) CSU 049 Adapted Cardiovascular Fitness 287-1 Basketball Skills I (1) UC:CSU (Kinesiology Family K03) (1) UC:CSU (Kinesiology Family K09) Prerequisite: KIN 301-2 with a grade of C or (Kinesiology Family K02) Prerequisites: None. better. Prerequisite: None. Activity, 2 hours. Activity, 3 hours. This course is designed to teach the basic This course covers intermediate techniques of Activity, 3 hours. This course is designed to meet the needs of basketball skills of passing, dribbling, shooting, swimming, terminology, and fluid mechanics students with disabilities who can benefit from and rebounding at the beginning level. The in water. Swimming strokes include front individualized cardiovascular endurance training. course will introduce individual and team offense crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly. Development of cardiovascular endurance and defense, as well as the rules, proper Racing starts, flip turns, dives, and touch turns through the use of bicycle ergometers, etiquette, terminology, and the five components are introduced. Principles of training include treadmills, hand cranks, will be the major class of fitness. interval training concepts, increase yardage focus. Students with disabilities must provide and breathing techniques on both sides to build physician prescription for exercises. 287-2 Basketball Skills II (1) UC:CSU endurance. Indoor and outdoor water safety is (Kinesiology Family K09) reviewed in this course. 050 Adapted Exercise for Back Prerequisites: KIN 287-1 or KIN 287 with a THIS IS CONSIDERED THE THIRD LEVEL OF grade of C or better. Disorders (1) UC:CSU THE ENHANCED SWIMMING CLASS. STUDENTS Activity, 2 hours. SHOULD HAVE SKILL TO SWIM IN DEEP WATER (Kinesiology Family K02) This course will include students practicing FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND THE Prerequisite: None. the fundamental skills of basketball (dribbling, BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPETITIVE Activity, 3 hours. shooting, and passing) at an intermediate level STROKES. This course is designed to meet the needs of and improve their ability to perform these skills students with disabilities with back and/or neck under game conditions. Students will learn how problems who can benefit from an individualized to be a contributing team member on offense by exercise program. Instruction and practice will setting screens, playing various team defenses, be given in individualized exercise, including and running a half-court offense. stretching, resistive exercise, and cardiovascular fitness. Students with disabilities need a medical prescription for exercises from physician.

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303-1 Aqua Aerobics-1 (1) UC:CSU 315-3 Judo III (1) UC:CSU 326-3 Aerobic Super Circuit (Kinesiology Family K03) (Kinesiology Family K07) Laboratory III (1) CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: KIN 315-2 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: KIN 326-2 Activity, 3 hours. better. Activity, 3 hours. This is an introductory water aerobics and Activity, 3 hours. This intermediate level 3 group circuit training conditioning class that promotes fitness and This intermediate course covers progressive class will increase the intensity and duration therapy using basic water resistance exercises throws, pins, strangles, falls, submission holds, of additional stations in the circuit rotation to in our swimming pool. Our therapy pool is warm escapes and counter attacks that build upon the further progress the student’s health and fitness. and has shallow and deeper areas for comfort. skills learned in beginning Judo (level 2). Fitness assessments will be used to measure All abilities are welcome. cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility 315-4 Judo IV (1) CSU and body composition for goal setting. This 303-2 Aqua Aerobics II (1) Prerequisite: KIN 315-3 with a grade of C or aerobic super circuit class (aka: fitness center (Kinesiology Family K03) better. class) is one of our most popular activity classes Prerequisite: KIN 303-1 Activity, 3 hours. promoting wellness through group participation. Activity, 3 hours. This advanced Judo course focuses on the This is a beginning water (aqua) aerobics class combination of throws, pins, strangles, falls, 329-1 Body Conditioning I (1) UC:CSU promoting fitness and wellness using water submission holds, escapes and counter attacks (Kinesiology Family K02) resistance in our heated, shallow swimming that build upon the skills taught in intermediate Prerequisite: None. pool. Instruction and practice in water will Judo (level 3). The student will learn teaching Activity, 3 hours. develop cardiovascular fitness, muscular methodology of the techniques taught. This course introduces the student to strength, endurance and flexibility in a minimal cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, weight bearing environment. This is an ideal 326-1 Aerobic Super Circuit and flexibility exercises to develop aerobic mode of activity if you are starting an exercise Laboratory I (1) UC:CSU and anaerobic capacities. Students will be program or recovering from an injury. No (Kinesiology Family K02) introduced to a variety of cardio fusion modes swimming skills are required. This course builds Prerequisite: None. of exercises such as step, kickboxing, Bosu and upon knowledge acquired in KIN 303-1. Activity, 3 hours. more. Each class will focus on cross training In this introductory class the student rotates with different equipment including free weights, 307-1 Swim and Run I (1) UC:CSU through a series of weight training and tubings, jump ropes and theraballs. All fitness (Kinesiology Family K10) cardiovascular exercises/machines at short, levels are welcomed. Prerequisite: None. timed intervals for a challenging form of Activity, 3 hours. conditioning that develops muscular strength, 329-2 Body Conditioning II (1) UC:CSU This introductory swim/run course will develop muscular endurance, and cardiovascular (Kinesiology Family K02) students cardiovascular endurance and fitness endurance concurrently. Students learn the Prerequisite: KIN 329-1 with a grade of C or through running and swimming instruction. importance of nutrition for peak performance Better. Students will learn proper swimming and and injury prevention for improved overall Activity, 3 hours. running technique with practice drills and wellness. Exercise physiology concepts will be Body Conditioning II expands upon the physical feedback. The emphasis will be to provide safe discussed. fitness fundamental skills learned in the and effective training progressions to improve introductory class. The beginning student will health and skill acquisition. This class promotes 326-2 Aerobic Super Circuit use a wide range of training models including; the appreciation of outdoor fitness and all Laboratory II (1) UC:CSU cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, abilities are welcome. (Kinesiology Family K02) muscular endurance, and flexibility. Students Prerequisite: KIN 326 or 326-1. will be introduced to step aerobics, kick boxing, 315-1 Judo I (1) UC:CSU Activity, 3 hours. high/low aerobics, circuit training, free weights, (Kinesiology Family K07) In this level 2 class the student will progress resistance tubing, medicine balls, jump ropes Prerequisite: None. from their introductory level to a beginning and running/walking. The emphasis of this Activity, 3 hours. level in this group circuit training class. This will class is cardiovascular conditioning and weight This is a introductory Judo course. Self-Defense involve the student increasing their intensity training for the beginning student. techniques taught include introductory concepts, and duration with additional stations added throws, pins, strangles, falls and submission to their rotation in their fitness program. This 329-3 Body Conditioning III (1) CSU holds. progression will further enhance the student’s (Kinesiology Family K02) adaptation in their cardiovascular and muscular Prerequisite: KIN 329-2 with a grade of C or 315-2 Judo II (1) UC:CSU development. Fitness assessments will be used better. (Kinesiology Family K07) to measure student’s progress and to modify Activity, 3 hours. Prerequisite: KIN 315-1 with a grade of C or student’s fitness goals. This aerobic super circuit This intermediate body conditioning III class better. class (aka: fitness center class) is one of our continues to progress the group aerobics Activity, 3 hours. most popular activity classes and a beneficial experience with a fusion of cardiovascular This is a fundamental beginning (Level 2) class for weight management. endurance modes such as step aerobics, Judo course. Beginning level Judo techniques kickboxing and high/low impact aerobics. build upon the introductory level falls, throws, Students will also develop their strength pins and strangles, introduced in Level 1. This and flexibility with calisthenics, free weights, beginning course covers additional throws and resistance tubings, jump ropes, Bosu trainers introduces submission holds, escapes and and stretching. This is a fun group class offering counter attacks. a variety of exercises to promote cross training and nutrition improvement. All abilities are welcome.

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334 Fitness Walking (1) UC:CSU 350-1 Weight Training I (1) UC:CSU 351-1 Yoga I (1) UC:CSU (Kinesiology Family K10) (Kinesiology Family K02) (Kinesiology Family K08) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisites: None Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. This course focuses on achieving cardiovascular This is an introductory weight training course This introductory course teaches a 5,000 year fitness and a healthy lifestyle through walking. that offers instruction and practice in the proper old form of mostly isometric poses (asanas), Course topics include shoe selection, posture, techniques of the development of muscular breathing techniques, and meditation. Yoga gait, walking styles, flexibility, clothing, creating strength, endurance, and flexibility. Emphasis promotes mental, physical, and spiritual fitness. a walking program, and assessing fitness level. is placed on introducing applications of In addition there are brief lectures covering THIS COURSE WILL BE ARCHIVED AND REPLACED scientific principles and methods used to build, basic information on hypertension, exercise BY KIN 334-1 IN SPRING 2021. improve, and maintain proper muscular and precautions, body composition and how to live a cardiovascular fitness. Nutrition for health and healthy lifestyle. 334-1 Fitness Walking I UC:CSU overall fitness, and the use of resistance and (Kinesiology Family K10) repetitions will be introduced. 364-1 Archery I (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. (Kinesiology Family K06) Activity, 3 hours. 350-2 Weight Training 2 (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Introductory fitness walking course with a (Kinesiology Family K02) Activity, 3 hours. focus on proper gait, mechanics, fitness and Prerequisite: KIN 350 or KIN 350-1 with a grade This course is designed to provide the student health development. Walking is a popular and of C or better. with the introductory skills of target archery. The accessible form of fitness that provides students Activity, 3 hours. course emphasizes safety procedures and injury with a starting point to develop their own fitness This is a beginning weight training course prevention while performing basic shooting program and goal setting. Students of all that offers instruction and practice in the techniques at various distances. abilities are invited to participate. proper techniques of the development of muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. 364-2 Archery II (1) UC:CSU THIS COURSE WILL REPLACE KIN 334 IN SPRING Emphasis is placed on beginning applications 2021. STUDENTS CAN NOT EARN CREDIT FOR (Kinesiology Family K06) BOTH KIN 334 AND KIN 334-1. of scientific principles and methods used to Prerequisite: KIN 364-1 with a grade of C or build, improve, and maintain proper muscular better. 336-1 Zumba Fitness I CSU and cardiovascular fitness. Body composition Activity, 3 hours. (Kinesiology Family K02) and nutrition for health and overall fitness at a This course is designed to provide the student Prerequisite: None. beginning level is discussed. with the beginning skills of target archery. Activity, 3 hours. The course will continue to emphasize safety Students will learn introductory level Zumba 350-3 Weight Training III (1) UC:CSU procedures and injury prevention. Finer skill group exercise which combines a fusion of high (Kinesiology Family K02) techniques with more refined archery equipment energy Latin, international, and popular music Prerequisite: KIN 350-2 with a grade of C or will be presented. Students will shoot at the 20 with unique moves and combinations. Students better. and 30 yard lines and be introduced to varying will learn and experience the benefits of the Activity, 3 hours. target faces used in organized competition. integration of aerobic training with basic dance This is an intermediate weight training course Students will be presented with methods to movements. Zumba provides a non-intimidating that offers instruction and practice in the proper change the draw weight of their equipment to opportunity for non-dancers and dancers alike to techniques for developing muscular strength, enhance shooting results at further distances. participate in an aerobic group fitness class. endurance, and flexibility. Emphasis is placed on intermediate application of scientific principles 365-1 Introduction to Backpacking I (1) 339-1 Spin & Sculpt I (1) UC:CSU and methods used to build, improve, and UC:CSU (Kinesiology Family K02) maintain proper muscular and cardiovascular (Kinesiology Family K06) Prerequisite: None fitness, body composition, and nutrition. Prerequisite: None. Students will learn principles of cross training, Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. This course will provide students with an super sets, power walking, and weight lifting for This course introduces the student to the introduction to indoor cycling using a stationary auxiliary muscles. fundamental techniques of backpacking. bike with strengthening and flexibility exercises. Students will be introduced to specific fitness Students ride along to upbeat music to improve 350-4 Weight Training IV (1) UC:CSU conditioning to endure the outdoor environment cardiovascular endurance in a dynamic social (Kinesiology Family K02) as well as the skills to survey equipment, setting. Ideal low-impact cardiovascular exercise Prerequisites: KIN 350-3 with a grade of C or orienteering, hiking safety, first aid, and for weight management, stress management better. campsite preparation. Field trips are planned. and minimal joint stress. All fitness levels are Activity, 3 hours. welcomed. This is an advanced weight training course that 366-1 Badminton Skills I (1) UC:CSU offers instruction and practice in the proper (Kinesiology Family K04) techniques for developing muscular strength, Prerequisite: None. endurance, and flexibility. Emphasis is placed on Activity, 3 hours. advanced application of scientific principles and Students will learn the fundamental skills, rules methods used to build, improve, and maintain and fitness necessary to play badminton such proper muscular and cardiovascular fitness, as the serve, clear, drop and smash shots, rules body composition, and nutrition. Students will and basic strategies for the games of singles learn principles of power lifting, strength training, and doubles. interval training, cross training, super sets, power walking, and weight lifting for auxiliary muscles.

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369-1 Gymnastics I (1) UC:CSU 370-2 Table Tennis II (1) UC:CSU 371-3 Tennis III (1) UC:CSU (Kinesiology Family K01) (Kinesiology Family K04) (Kinesiology Family K04) Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: KIN 370-1 Prerequisite: KIN 371-2 with a grade of C or Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. better. This course covers introductory level gymnastics This course is designed to provide the student Activity, 3 hours. skills on all Olympic events. Students will learn with the beginning skills of table tennis. The This class emphasizes intermediate tennis skills basic individual skills such as a forward roll, frog course will continue to emphasize safety (forehand, serve, volley, and lob) as well as the stand, bar snap or ‘L’ support. procedures for setting up the equipment selection and care of equipment, rules proper needed. Proper etiquette will also be discussed. etiquette, terminology, and the components of 369-2 Gymnastics II (1) UC:CSU It includes topspin serves, ball placement, physical fitness. (Kinesiology Family K01) forehand topspin techniques and strategy for Prerequisite: KIN 369-1 or KIN 269-1 with a singles. Skills will be developed through drills 371-4 Tennis IV (1) UC:CSU grade of C or better and game conditions. (Kinesiology Family K04) Activity, 3 hours. Prerequisite: KIN 371-3 with a grade of C or This course introduces beginning principles/ 370-3 Table Tennis III (1) UC:CSU better. theories of basic gymnastics skills on all (Kinesiology Family K04) Activity, 3 hours. Olympic events. Review of introductory (level 1) Prerequisite: KIN 370-2 This class emphasizes advance tennis skills gymnastics skills. Instruction, demonstration and Activity, 3 hours. (forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and lob) as practice of beginning gymnastics skills, such as This course will provide table tennis skills of well as the selection and care of equipment, a cartwheel, pullover, squat vault or back hip the forehand, backhand and service at the rules proper etiquette, terminology, and the circle. This includes combining and increasing intermediate level. It will continue to emphasize components of physical fitness. the performance level of skills learned in safety procedures for setting up the equipment introductory gymnastics (KIN 369-1). Students needed. The course will also provide information 373-1 Ultimate Frisbee I (1) UC:CSU will learn to combine basic gymnastics skills into on the selection and care of equipment and (Kinesiology Family K06) a sequence. proper etiquette. It includes forehand and Prerequisite: None. backhand techniques and strategies for singles Activity, 3 hours. 369-3 Gymnastics III (1) UC:CSU play. Additional skills will include learning a lob. This kinesiology class will introduce students (Kinesiology Family K01) to the fundamental theory and skills of ultimate Prerequisite: KIN 369-2 with a grade of C or 370-4 Table Tennis IV (1) UC:CSU frisbee. Instruction of skills and strategies at better (Kinesiology Family K04) the introductory level of throwing, catching, and Activity, 3 hours. Prerequisite: KIN 370-3 passing in ultimate frisbee. Other disc activities, Course covers performance of intermediate Activity, 3 hours. such as frisbee golf, may be included. level gymnastics skills on all Olympic events. This course will cover table tennis skills of the Students will learn to combine basic individual forehand and backhand strokes, legal serve 373-2 Ultimate Frisbee 2 (1) CSU gymnastics skills into a sequence of skills. and lobs at the advanced level. It will review the (Kinesiology Family K06) selection and care of equipment, the rules and Prerequisite: None. 369-4 Gymnastics IV (1) CSU regulations of table tennis and proper etiquette. Activity, 3 hours. Prerequisite: KIN 369-3 with a grade of C or Emphasis will be on the use of offensive and Students continue their education in the better. defensive game strategies during competition. fundamental aspects of ultimate frisbee. Activity, 4 hours. Includes instruction of skills and strategies This course covers advanced principles of 371-1 Tennis I (1) UC:CSU at the beginning level of throwing, catching, gymnastics skills on all Olympic events. The (Kinesiology Family K04) and passing in ultimate frisbee. Through course includes instruction, demonstration Prerequisite: None. active practice, students improve in the and practice of advanced level gymnastics Activity, 3 hours. five components of fitness: cardiovascular skills. Students will learn to combine individual This is an introductory course covering the basic endurance, muscular strength, muscular gymnastics skills into a gymnastics routine. The tennis skills of the forehand, backhand, volley endurance, flexibility, and body composition. student will learn teaching methodology of the and serve. This course will also introduce the skills taught. selection and care of equipment, rules, proper 374-1 Rock Climbing for Fitness I (1) etiquette, terminology, strategies of the game, UC:CSU 370-1 Table Tennis I (1) UC:CSU and components of fitness. (Kinesiology Family K08) (Kinesiology Family K04) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. 371-2 Tennis II (1) UC:CSU Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. (Kinesiology Family K04) This course covers introductory principles Introductory principles of the basic skills, rules Prerequisite: KIN 371-1 or KIN 371 with a grade and techniques for safe rock climbing. Class and etiquette of table tennis are taught in of C or better. meetings will include instruction, demonstration this course. It includes techniques for singles Activity, 3 hours. and practice of introductory rock climbing skills, and doubles strategy. Care and selection of This class emphasizes beginning tennis skills including equipment needs, safety guidelines, equipment will be discussed. Skills and strategy (forehand and serve) as well as the selection knots, climbing techniques. This class is will be developed through organized drills and and care of equipment, rules proper etiquette, designed to accommodate first time climbers game conditions. terminology, and the components of physical and personal activity restrictions are covered. fitness. The five components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscle endurance, muscular strength, flexibility & body composition) are addressed through introductory rock climbing activity. The class places an emphasis on skill development, safety and progression, which develops kinesthetic awareness, confidence and self-esteem.

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374-2 Rock Climbing for Fitness II (1) 387-4 Basketball IV (1) UC:CSU 391-1 Volleyball I (1) UC:CSU UC:CSU (Kinesiology Family K09) (Kinesiology Family K04) (Kinesiology Family K08) Prerequisite: KIN 387-3 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Kin 374-1. better. Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. Activity, 3 hours. This introductory volleyball class exposes This course expands upon the principles/ This course will cover basketball skills of students to the fundamentals of volleyball, theories of rock climbing that were taught at passing, dribbling, shooting, and rebounding motor skill development and progressive the introductory level (level 1). Beginning level at an advanced level. The course will cover development in this team sport. All fitness levels equipment needs, safety guidelines, knots, rules, proper etiquette, terminology, and the are welcomed. climbing techniques and activity restrictions are components of fitness at an advance level. covered. Continued skill development, safety Additional skill will include learning a legal free 391-2 Volleyball II (1) CSU and progression are emphasized to enhance throw shot. (Kinesiology Family K04) kinesthetic awareness, communication and Prerequisite: KIN 391-1 with a grade of C or self-esteem. 389-1 Soccer I (1) UC:CSU better. (Kinesiology Family K09) Activity, 3 hours. 374-3 Rock Climbing for Fitness III (1) Prerequisite: None. Students learn beginning volleyball skills and CSU Activity, 3 hours. techniques. Skills learned are back row attack, Prerequisite: KIN 374-2 Students learn basic soccer skills of passing, jump serve, float serve, rotational and perimeter Activity, 3 hours. dribbling, shooting, and goal keeping. The defense and quick hits. The students also learn This intermediate course covers progressive course will also introduce individual and team strategy used for games and the rules of the principles of rock climbing that were learned at offense and defense, as well as the rules, proper sport. the beginning level (level 2). Intermediate level etiquette, terminology, and the components equipment needs, safety guidelines, knots, of fitness. Students will learn proper soccer climbing techniques and activity restrictions are techniques with practice skills and feedback. KINESIOLOGY ATHLETICS covered. Continued skill development, safety and progression are emphasized to enhance 389-2 Soccer II (1) UC:CSU (KIN ATH) kinesthetic awareness, communication and (Kinesiology Family K09) self-esteem. Prerequisite: KIN 389 or 389-1. 503 Intercollegiate Athletics - Baseball Activity, 3 hours. (3) UC:CSU RPT2 387-1 Basketball I (1) UC:CSU This course will cover basic soccer skills of Prerequisite: None. (Kinesiology Family K09) passing, dribbling, shooting, and goal keeping Enrollment is limited to those students judged Prerequisite: None. at a beginning level. The course will cover most qualified based on past performance and/ Activity, 3 hours. rules, proper etiquette, terminology, and the or tryouts. This course is designed to teach an introduction components of fitness at a beginning level. The Activity, 10 hours. of the basic basketball skills of passing, additional skills will include Push Passing, follow This is an Intercollegiate Athletic competitive dribbling, shooting, and rebounding. The course the leader, instep Drive 1 and Clock Shooting baseball team course. The skills perfected in will also introduce rules, proper etiquette, with both right and left foot at the beginning this course will include throwing, fielding, hitting, terminology, and the components of fitness. level. base running, and baseball game strategies. There are baseball games played in this course. 387-2 Basketball II (1) UC:CSU 389-3 Soccer III (1) UC:CSU (Kinesiology Family K09) (Kinesiology Family K09) 504 Intercollegiate Athletics - Prerequisite: KIN 387-1 or KIN 387 with a grade Prerequisite: KIN 389-2. Basketball (3) UC:CSU RPT2 of C or better. Activity, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Activity, 3 hours. This course will cover soccer skills of dribbling, Enrollment is limited to those students judged This course will cover basic basketball skills of shooting, goal keeping and passing at a most qualified based on past performance and/ passing, dribbling, shooting, and rebounding intermediate level. The course will review or tryouts. at a beginning level. The course will cover rules, proper etiquette, terminology, and the Activity, 10 hours. rules, proper etiquette, terminology, and the components of fitness at a intermediate level This course includes instruction on the five components of fitness at a beginning level. for example on with (the field of play, ball, fundamentals of intermediate and advance Additional skills will include learning a proper lay number of players, players equipment, referees, principles, theories and skills of Intercollegiate up at the beginning level. assistant referees, duration of the match, start Basketball. The course includes instruction, and restart of play, ball in and out of play, demonstration and practice of competitive 387-3 Basketball III (1) UC:CSU methods of scoring, offside, free kick, penalty basketball skills, including passing, dribbling, (Kinesiology Family K09) kicks, throw in, goal kick, corner kick, fouls and shooting, rebounding, individual and team Prerequisite: KIN 387-2 with a grade of C or misconduct). Additional skill will include learning offense/defense. This course requires better. a proper heading techniques. intercollegiate basketball competition. Tryouts Activity, 3 hours. are required. This course will cover basketball skills of 390 Softball (1) UC:CSU passing, dribbling, shooting, and rebounding (Kinesiology Family K09) at an intermediate level. The course will cover Prerequisite: None. rules, proper etiquette, terminology, and the five Activity, 3 hours. components of fitness at an intermediate level. This course gives instruction on advanced Additional skill will include learning a proper softball skills, techniques, rules and game jump stop. strategies. This course is designed for prospective intercollegiate softball players.

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508 Intercollegiate Athletics – 517 Intercollegiate Athletics – KINESIOLOGY MAJOR Football (3) UC:CSU RPT2 Water Polo (3) UC:CSU RPT2 Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. (KIN MAJ) Enrollment limited to available seats awarded to Enrollment is limited to those students judged those students judged most qualified, based on most qualified based on past performance and/ 100 Introduction to Kinesiology (3) past performance and/or tryouts. Students will or tryouts. be only allowed to repeat 2 times Activity, 10 hours. UC:CSU This class does not meet the credit for Physical Activity, 10 hours. This course is the competitive Intercollegiate This course requires participation on the water polo team. Instruction includes Education activity. intercollegiate football team. Advanced blocking, demonstration and practice of swimming, Required for Physical Education and Recreation tackling, ball handling and running are taught. eggbeater kick, offense, defense, counter majors. Football game playing experience is required. attack, man up and man down situations. The Prerequisite: None. The class will include the study of football course requires participation in intercollegiate Lecture, 3 hours. strategies for offense, defense and special water polo games as a member of the college Kinesiology is the study of the art and science teams including video study of technique and team. Tryouts are required for participation in of human movement throughout our lifespan. opponent strategies. Tryouts may be required if this course. Students will be introduced to the evidence- experience is limited. based research supporting the therapeutic effects of exercise in improving health and 552 Intercollegiate Sports- society in our communities, schools, work place 511 Intercollegiate Athletics – Conditioning & Skills Training (1) and clinical settings. Kinesiology provides areas Soccer (3) UC:CSU RPT2 UC:CSU RPT3 of study in health and fitness promotion, clinical Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor Enrollment is limited to those students judged Activity, 3 hours. learning and development, athletic training, most qualified based on past performance and/ This course is designed for student athletes dance, adapted physical education, pedagogy, or tryouts. and prepares the participants for the physical sports psychology, sports nutrition, sports Activity, 10 hours. and mental rigors of the athletic season. The management, exercise equipment design and The instructor will teach fundamental, following areas are emphasized: the analysis/ testing and wellness coaching as well as pre- intermediate and advance principles/theories development of athletic skills, offensive and professional training for cardiac rehabilitation, and skills of Soccer. This will include instruction, defensive systems, and the five components of gerokinesiology, physical therapy, public health demonstration, and practice of basic soccer physical fitness. This class is open to students and policy, medicine and research. skills of passing, dribbling, shooting, goal who are current team members. keeping, individual and team offense/defense C-ID: KIN 100 and soccer intercollegiate competition. 556 Intercollegiate Basketball-Fitness 101 First Aid & CPR (3) UC:CSU & Skills Training (1) UC:CSU RPT3 Prerequisite: None. 512 Intercollegiate Athletics – Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Softball (3) UC:CSU RPT2 Enrollment limited to students who are members Students will demonstrate emergency first aid, Prerequisite: None. of the intercollegiate athletics women’s CPR and AED skills for situations where help Enrollment is limited to those students judged basketball team at LAVC and limited to available is delayed, during natural disasters and major most qualified based on past performance and/ seats awarded to those students judged most catastrophes. Students will demonstrate and or tryouts. qualified, based on past performance and/or explain recommendations by the American Activity, 10 hours. audition. Heart Association, National Safety Council, This course will cover the fundamental, Activity: 3 hours. ECSI (Emergency Care Safety Institute) and/ intermediate and advanced principles/theories This course is designed for the student athlete or the American Red Cross for community and skills of Softball. There will be instruction, and is intended to provide focused strength and members to respond to non-breathing, choking, demonstration and practice of basic softball conditioning exercises with an emphasis on cardiac emergencies, sudden illness and other skills, including throwing, fielding, hitting, base safety, injury prevention, new rules and game life-threatening emergencies. Students will running, and intercollegiate competition. plays for basketball. also, explain techniques for all ages along with emergency action plans, safety, and prevention 513 Intercollegiate Athletics – of disease transmission. Swimming and Diving (3) UC:CSU RPT2 126 Fundamentals of Athletic Prerequisite: None. Training (3) UC:CSU Enrollment is limited to those students judged This class does not meet the credit for Physical most qualified based on past performance and/ Education activity. or tryouts. Prerequisite: None. Activity, 10 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. This course is designed for the intercollegiate This course introduces the concepts and athlete in competitive swimming and diving. practical skills of athletic training, including The course includes instruction, demonstration the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and and practice of fundamental and advanced management of athletic injuries. This course swimming and diving techniques, including is designed for athletic trainers, physical starts, turns, stroke technique, breathing, educators, coaches, physical therapists and and interval training. This course requires individuals who plan on working with active intercollegiate competition. Tryouts are required individuals. for participation in this course.

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127 Advanced Athletic Training (3) 911-921-931-941 Cooperative LIBRARY SCIENCE UC:CSU Education - Law (1-4) CSU This class does not meet the credit for Physical Law is approved for Cooperative Work (LIB SCI) Education activity. Experience Education credit. See Cooperative Prerequisite: KIN MAJ 126 with a grade of C or Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course 100 Media And Information Literacy: better. description and credit limits. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Research Strategies And Beyond (3) DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, UC:CSU This course will advance the knowledge STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST and skills introduced in the Kin Maj 126 ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY Prerequisites: None. Fundamentals of Athletic Training course. The ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. Lecture, 3 hours. student will acquire experience and advanced This course examines the exponential growth techniques in the prevention, recognition, of online information and the resulting complex evaluation, and management of athletic injuries. LEARNING SKILLS digital media landscape faced by students in the 21st century. Students explore the (LRNSKIL) psychological, social, and physiological impacts LAW of online media engagement, while developing 040 Introduction to Learning Disabilities essential information literacy skills that are relevant to current academic endeavors and 001 Business Law I (3) UC:CSU (1) NDA to their future as informed citizens and lifelong Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. learners. Through multiple online platforms and Lecture, 3 hours. Students should obtain add cards from the advanced online search strategies, students This is an introductory course in law as it Services for Students with Disabilities Office. learn to locate, evaluate, and communicate relates to business transactions and the legal Pass/No Pass only. information responsibly and ethically process. Topics include sources of law and Lecture, 1 hour. ethics, contracts, torts, criminal law, intellectual Individualized diagnostic assessment property, agency, business organizations, and procedures are administered. Students with 101 College Research Skills judicial and administrative processes. learning disabilities identify strengths and (1) UC:CSU  Prerequisite: None. MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR ANY COMBINATION OF weaknesses in abilities and achievement/ LAW 001 OR LAW 002 IS ONE COURSE. learning skills. Individual recommendations are Lecture, 1 hour. made regarding study skills, strategies, and use This is a practical course in college level C-ID: BUS 125 of possible accommodations. research using academic libraries and related information sources. Students develop 002 Business Law II (3) UC:CSU 041 Study Strategies for Students with strategies to find, organize, evaluate, and cite (LAW 002 may be taken before LAW 001) various print and online sources effectively and Learning Disabilities (3) NDA Prerequisite: None. ethically. These skills help students become Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. strong researchers and life-long learners. This course covers the fundamental principles Class is designed for students with disabilities. of law as they apply in the business world, Lecture, 3 hours. going beyond the basics of the American Students with identified learning disabilities are legal system that are covered in Business taught study skills and compensatory strategies LINGUISTICS (LING) Law I. Topics include the law of agency, real for successful completion of educational goals. This course will help students with identified property, employment and commercial paper. 001 Introduction to Language and Students also learn about various business learning disabilities to develop strategies to cope with the demands of the classroom environment. Linguistics (3) UC:CSU structures and organizations, including but Prerequisite: None. not limited to corporations, partnerships, Such strategies include time management, goal setting, note taking, listening and reading Lecture, 3 hours. limited liability companies, franchises and sole Introduction to the linguistic diversity of the proprietorships; the course also covers the comprehension skills, and how to conduct academic research. world and to the main subfields of linguistics different legal obligations and duties arising out such as phonetics and phonology (the study of of each of these structures. The course also 044 Adaptive Computer Operations sound production and patterning), morphology covers additional topics necessary for a well (word formation) and syntax (sentence (1) NDA rounded understanding of business law, such formation). Other topics covered include the Prerequisite: None. as Employment and Labor Law, Employment structural characteristics of world languages, This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis Discrimination, Wills and Trusts and Bankruptcy first and second language acquisition, methods only. Law. of classifying languages into families, how Permission of Instructor and registration through MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR ANY COMBINATION OF context shapes meaning and language use, and Services for Students with Disabilities Office. LAW 001 OR LAW 002 IS ONE COURSE. language use in social context. Students will not Laboratory, 2 hours. receive credit for both Linguistics 1 and English This course is designed for eligible students 003 Civil Rights and the Law (3) 105. with verified disabilities. This class provides UC:CSU individual assessment of adaptive computer Prerequisite: None. needs of the student, based upon disability- Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. related educational limitations. The type of Lecture, 3 hours. equipment and/or programs and the extent of This is an introduction to Constitutional Law and training will depend on the student’s disability, related legal issues concerning civil rights, due professional assessment, and academic and process of law, freedom of expression, freedom vocational goals. of religion, racial equality and democratic processes with emphasis on recent US Supreme Court decisions.

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TRANSFER-LEVEL MATH COURSE SEQUENCE

MATH 215 MATH 227 MATH 238 MATH 240 MATH 245 MATH 259

MATH 260 Math 100 is a recommended support class that can be taken concurrently with the highlighted transfer-level math classes.

MATH 261

Optional courses for students who wish to obtain more instruction prior to entering a transfer–level math course.

Math 120 Plane Geometry Math 240 Math 122 Intermediate Algebra for Statistics Math 215/227/238 MATH 262 Math 125 Intermediate Algebra Math 240/245/259 Math 134 Accelerated Elementary and Intermediate Algebra Math 240/245/259

MATH 263 MATH 270

MATH 275

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MACHINE SHOP-CNC 031 Human Relations for Employees 021 Principles of Marketing (3) CSU (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. (MSCNC) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. This course provides an extensive study of This course covers the practical application concepts and strategies in the field of marketing 114 Print Interpretation and of psychological and sociological principles is based. Emphasis is on product, place Sketching (Blueprint I) (3) CSU to the study of human relations in business (distribution), promotion and pricing decisions. Prerequisite: None. and industry. The course emphasizes case Additional topics are sales forecasting, domestic Lecture, 3 hours. studies and teamwork. Topics covered include and international markets, personal selling, This is a course in understanding the communication styles, self-esteem, ethics, marketing legislation,and the environmental fundamental principles and practices of blueprint attitude and motivation, self-disclosure, factors that impact marketing. reading which includes a study of standard emotional balance, leadership strategies, work symbols and their applications with emphasis on force diversity, and professional presence. 031 Retail Merchandising (3) CSU interpreting a variety of mechanical drawings in Prerequisite: None. the major technical fields. 033 Human Capital Management (3) Lecture, 3 hours. This course explores the domain of retailing. 124 Print Interpretation and Inspection CSU Prerequisite: None. Emphasis is placed on marketing concepts and (Blueprint II) (3) CSU Lecture, 3 hours. principles of the retail operation, organizational Prerequisite: None. This course covers the fundamentals of structure, merchandising, store location, store Lecture, 3 hours. personnel or human resources management. layout, personnel, buying, selling, inventory Multi-view, assembly and detail prints are The course is for students considering control, budgeting, and the impact of the Internet studied in this course. Advanced terminology working in the field of human resources and on retailing. including geometric dimensioning and management. Topics include human resources tolerancing and true position is stressed. management strategy and practice; labor 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Inspection measuring instruments and laws; recruitment,selection and placement; Education - Marketing (1-4) CSU processes are covered. performance evaluation; training and Marketing is approved for Cooperative Work development; compensation and benefits; safety Experience Education credit. See Cooperative and health; accident prevention; and labor Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course MANAGEMENT (MGMT) relations and communication. description and credit limits. 001 Principles of Management (3) CSU DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, 911-921-931-941 Cooperative STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST Prerequisite: None. Education - Management (1-4) CSU ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY Lecture, 3 hours. Management is approved for Cooperative Work ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. This is an introductory course on the principles Experience Education credit. See Cooperative of management. The course provides a detailed Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course analysis of management functions: planning, description and credit limits. including business environment, strategies, MATHEMATICS (MATH) objectives, policies, methods, and procedures; DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, organizing, including authority, responsibility, STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST Every student planning to enroll in a and organizational structure; directing, including ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY mathematics course for the first time at Valley ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. leadership, motivation, communication, and College is expected to consult counselors or the team dynamics; and, controlling, including mathematics department. Students are advised performance measurement, standards, of their recommended placement and are then operations, and action implementation. MARKETING (MARKET) allowed to enroll in that course. NO UC CREDIT FOR MGMT 001 AFTER SUMMER 100 Mathematics Workshop (1) NDA 1995. 001 Principles of Selling (3) CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. 013 Small Business Entrepreneurship Lecture, 3 hours. This course emphasizes the principles used in Activity, 2 hours. (3) CSU persuasive communication. Consumer buying This course offers directed practice to Prerequisite: None. behavior, presentations, and closing the sale mathematics students of varying skill levels. Lecture, 3 hours. are covered. The course is designed to help This course provides a systematic approach to students currently involved in sales as well as 110 Introduction to Algebraic Concepts developing and operating a successful small those seeking to improve their communication (5) NDA business. The areas of study include: personal skills. Sales presentations, videotapes and case Prerequisite: None. qualifications for starting and managing studies are used. Lecture, 5 hours. a small business, determining the market This course reviews basic mathematics, opportunity, legal procedures, planning and operations on real numbers and algebraic marketing the business, location factors, capital 011 Fundamentals of Advertising expressions, and an introduction to elementary requirements, protective factors to provide for (3) CSU topics in algebra. Topics include operations risk, and personnel management. Students Prerequisite: None. on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and gain experience through the development of a Lecture, 3 hours. integers; order of operations; ratios, proportions, business plan. This course introduces the student to the role of advertising in our economy. It gives a percents, and applications; perimeter, area, comprehensive overview of the planning and and volume applications; metric and English managing of advertising. The course also conversions; and simple algebraic expressions covers how the major forms of media, such and equations. Basic word problems that as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, embody these concepts are included throughout the internet are integrated into the advertising the course. campaign. STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH MATH 110 AND MATH 112.

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112 Prealgebra (3) NDA 122 Intermediate Algebra for 215 Principles of Mathematics I Prerequisite: None. Statistics (5) (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 113 and MATH 114 with Prerequisite: MATH 125 or MATH 134 with a This course reviews basic mathematics, grades of C or better; or MATH 115 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate skill level operations on real numbers and algebraic grade of C or better; or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the math placement expressions, and an introduction to elementary demonstrated through the math placement process. topics in algebra. Topics include operations process. Recommended: MATH 120. on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and Lecture, 5 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 4 hours. integers; order of operations; ratios, proportions, This course is designed as a prerequisite This is a course designed primarily for students percents, and applications; perimeter, area, solely for Math 227. Students will not get who plan to teach in elementary school. and volume applications; metric and English math competency credit as stated in E-79 for This course focuses on the development of conversions; and simple algebraic expressions taking this course. If students wish to proceed quantitative reasoning skills through in-depth, and equations. Basic word problems that to another course other than Math 227, they integrated explorations of topics in mathematics, embody these concepts are included throughout would need to go back and take Math 125. including real number systems and subsystems. the course. The course reviews concepts learned in Math Emphasis is on comprehension and analysis STUDENTS MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR BOTH 115 and applies them to more complicated of mathematical concepts and applications of MATH 110 AND MATH 112. problems; also covers inequalities, absolute logical reasoning. This course also covers the values, relations and functions, exponential language of sets, elementary logic, systems of 115 Elementary Algebra (5) and logarithmic functions, sequences, series, numeration, nature of numbers, fundamental Prerequisite: MATH 112 or MATH 110 with Binomial Theorem, permutation & combination, operations, relations and functions, integers, grades of C or better, or appropriate skill level sets and probability. rational and real numbers, and various demonstrated through the math placement algorithms used in calculations. process. 125 Intermediate Algebra (5) C-ID: MATH 120 Lecture, 5 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 113 and MATH 114 with UC CREDIT FOR MATH 215 EFFECTIVE FALL 1994. Topics include real number operations, grades of C or better; or MATH 115 with a grade of C or better; or appropriate skill level evaluating and simplifying algebraic  expressions, linear equations and inequalities, demonstrated through the math placement 227 Statistics (4) UC:CSU positive integer exponents, fundamental process. Prerequisite: MATH 125 or MATH 122 or MATH operations on polynomial, rational, and radical Lecture, 5 hours. 134 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate (index 2) expressions, polynomial factoring, This course reviews concepts learned skill level demonstrated through the math quadratic equations, graphs of linear equations, in Math 115 and applies them to more placement process. solving a system of two linear equations in two complicated problems. Topics include algebra Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 1 hour. variables, solving linear, quadratic, and special of functions, quadratic and rational equations This course uses technology to analyze data. polynomial equations; solving rational and and inequalities, absolute values, factoring Probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and radical equations, and modeling and solving a polynomials, radical equations and expressions, predictive techniques are employed to facilitate variety of word problems. logarithms, exponential equations, systems decision-making by inferring population- of equations, complex numbers, nonlinear level conclusions based on samples. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and 120 Plane Geometry (5) relationship, modeling, and conic sections. sampling distributions; statistical inference; Prerequisite: MATH 113 and MATH 114 with correlation and linear regression; analysis of grades of C or better; or MATH 115 with a 134 Accelerated Elementary and variance (ANOVA), chi-square and t-tests; and grade of C or better; or appropriate skill level Intermediate Algebra (6) application of technology for statistical analysis demonstrated through the math placement Prerequisites: MATH 110 or MATH 112 with a including the interpretation of the relevance process. grade of C or better. of the statistical findings. Applications using Lecture, 5 hours. Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. data from disciplines including business, social The course covers properties of points, lines, This is an accelerated course covering topics sciences, psychology, life science, health angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and from Elementary and Intermediate Algebra. science, and education. other polygons. Emphasis is placed on logical Topics include linear equations and inequalities, reasoning and methods of proof, especially exponents, polynomials and factoring, rational MATH 225, 227 STAT 1, 101 COMBINED, MAXIMUM deductive reasoning. expressions, rational equations and inequalities, UC CREDIT, ONE COURSE. radical expressions and equations, quadratics C-ID: MATH 110 121 Elementary Geometry for College equations and inequalities, graphing linear and Students (3) nonlinear equations and inequalities, system of Prerequisite: MATH 113 and MATH 114 with linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, grades of C or better; or MATH 115 with a functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, grade of C or better; or appropriate skill level conics, and sequences and series. This demonstrated through the math placement course has a lab component and satisfies any process. Intermediate Algebra requisite. Lecture, 3 hours. The course covers properties of points, lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and other polygons. Emphasis is placed on logical reasoning and methods of proof, especially deductive reasoning.

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227S Statistics with Support (4) CSU  245 College Algebra (3) UC:CSU 261 Calculus I (5) UC:CSU  Prerequisite: MATH 125 or MATH 122 or MATH Prerequisite: MATH 125 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: MATH 240 and 260; or MATH 259 134 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate better, or appropriate skill level demonstrated with a C or better. skill level demonstrated through the math through the math placement process. Lecture, 5 hours. placement process. Lecture, 3 hours. This first course in a three-semester, unified Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 1 hour. This college-level course in algebra is for treatment of differential and integral calculus This course uses technology to analyze data. majors in the Liberal Arts. It covers polynomial, of a single variable includes functions; limits Probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and continuity; techniques and applications of predictive techniques are employed to facilitate and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; differentiation and integration; rates of change; decision-making by inferring population-level inverses and transformations of functions; maxima and minima; Mean Value Theorem; conclusions based on samples. Topics include theory of polynomial equations; characterization approximations; antiderivatives; definite descriptive statistics; probability and sampling of the zeros of polynomials; matrices and integrals; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. distributions; statistical inference; correlation and determinants; sequences and series; binomial Primarily for Science, Technology, Engineering linear regression; analysis of variance (ANOVA), theorem; modeling of calculus-type word & Math Majors. chi-square and t-tests; and application of problems; and mathematical induction. MATH 238, 261, 265 COMBINED, MAXIMUM UC technology for statistical analysis including the MATH 245 COMBINED WITH MATH 260, MAXIMUM CREDIT, ONE COURSE. interpretation of the relevance of the statistical UC CREDIT IS 4 UNITS. findings. Applications using data from disciplines C-ID: MATH 211 C-ID: MATH 150 including business, social sciences, psychology,  life science, health science, and education. This 262 Calculus II (5) UC:CSU course provides additional support for students 259 Precalculus with Trigonometry Prerequisite: MATH 261 or 265 with a C or on mathematics topics necessary for success in (6) UC:CSU  better. statistics like like fractions, percents, decimals, Prerequisite: MATH 120 or MATH 121; and Lecture, 5 hours. algebra, and more. MATH 125 or MATH 134 with a grade of C This second course in a three-semester, unified or better or concurrent enrollment in MATH treatment of differential and integral calculus of 238 Calculus for Business and Social 121 or MATH 120, or appropriate skill level a single variable includes integration; techniques demonstrated through the math placement of integration; derivatives and integrals of Science I (5) UC:CSU process. inverse trigonometric; logarithmic; exponential Prerequisite: MATH 125 with a grade of C or Lecture, 6 hours. and hyperbolic functions; improper integrals; better or appropriate skill level demonstrated This course is preparation for calculus. It covers numerical methods; infinite sequences and through the math placement process. the study of polynomial, absolute value, radical, series; polar and parametric equations; conic Recommended: MATH 245 rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, sections; Taylor formulas; indeterminate forms; Lecture, 5 hours. analytic geometry, theory of equations, power series; and applications of integration. This course presents a study of the techniques mathematical induction, sequences and series, Primarily for Science, Technology, Engineering of calculus with emphasis placed on the binomial theorem, inequalities, matrices, polar & Math Majors. application of these concepts to business and coordinates, graphing polynomial, rational, management related problems. The applications MATH 262, 266 COMBINED, MAXIMUM UC CREDIT, and conic sections. The study of trigonometric of derivatives and integrals of functions ONE COURSE. functions, their inverses and their graphs, including polynomials, rational, exponential and C-ID: MATH 221 identities and proofs related to trigonometric logarithmic functions are studied. Topics in this expressions, trigonometric equations, solving course include: techniques of differentiating; right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of 263 Calculus III (5) UC:CSU maximum-minimum problems; curve sketching; Prerequisite: MATH 262 or 266 with a C or Cosines and the Law of Sines, and introduction derivatives and applications of exponential and better. to vectors. logarithmic functions; techniques of integration; Recommended: MATH 270 linear approximations; matrices and linear C-ID MATH 955 Lecture, 5 hours. systems. This final course in a three-semester, unified  C-ID: MATH 140 260 Precalculus (5) UC:CSU treatment of calculus includes vector valued Prerequisite: MATH 240 with a grade of C or functions, calculus of functions of more than one better, or concurrent enrollment; or appropriate 240 Trigonometry (3) CSU variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, skill level demonstrated through the math Prerequisite: MATH 120 or MATH 121 and Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, divergence placement process. MATH 125 with a grade of C or better or theorem, quadric surfaces, vector and Lecture, 5 hours. concurrent enrollment, or appropriate skill level parametric equations in two and three space, This course is preparation for calculus. It covers demonstrated through the math placement curvature, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, process. gradient, maxima and minima for functions of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric Lecture, 3 hours. several variables, surface integrals, and line functions and their graphs; analytic geometry This course studies trigonometric functions, integrals. and graphing conic sections, theory of their inverses and their graphs, identities and MATH 263, 267 COMBINED, MAXIMUM UC CREDIT, equations, mathematical induction, sequences proofs related to trigonometric expressions, ONE COURSE. and series, binomial theorem, inequalities, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, matrices, and polar coordinates. C-ID: MATH 230 solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, polar coordinates, introduction NOTE: UC ALLOWS A MAXIMUM OF 4 to vectors, and complex numbers including De TRANSFERABLE UNITS FOR THIS COURSE. Moivre’s theorem and polar coordinates. MATH 245 COMBINED WITH MATH 260, MAXIMUM UC CREDIT IS 4 UNITS. C-ID MATH 851 C-ID MATH 155

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270 Linear Algebra (3) UC:CSU MEDIA ARTS (MEDIART) 104 Photoshop for Motion Pictures and Prerequisite: MATH 262 or 266, with a grade of Television (3) CSU C or better. (Please also see Cinema) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. This course develops the techniques and 100 The Entertainment Industry: This is a beginning level course dealing with theory needed to solve and classify systems of Breaking In (3) CSU graphics for Motion Pictures and Television linear equations. Solution techniques include Prerequisite: None. using digital imaging software, with an emphasis row operations, Gaussian elimination, and Lecture, 3 hours. on programs such as Adobe Photoshop, matrix algebra. Investigates the properties of This course is an introductory, interdisciplinary including layers, masks, filters, text, blend vectors in two and three dimensions, leading survey of the entertainment industry; modes, editing tools, animation techniques and to the notion of an abstract vector space. showcasing various jobs from entry-level output to video applications, via demonstrations, Vector space and matrix theory are presented Production Assistants to high-level CEOs, practicums, and exercises. including topics such as inner products, norms, how to obtain these jobs, and an overall orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, linear understanding of the creative process from 105 Visual Effects and Color Grading (3) transformations, and diagonalization. Selected start to finish. The course begins with the UC:CSU applications of linear algebra are included. development and pre-production process (idea Prerequisites: MEDIART 104 with a grade of C to script through budgeting and preparation). It C-ID: MATH 250 or better. continues through production (casting, story- Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. boarding, shooting) and post production (editing, 275 Ordinary Differential Equations This is an intermediate level course dealing with visual effects, sound/music), then distribution the creation of visual effects, color grading, and (3) UC:CSU (marketing and exhibition). Much focus will be Prerequisite: MATH 263 or 267 with a grade of color correction for film and television with the on the evolution of technology and the impact C or better. potential use of software such as Photoshop, it has on the major studios as well as the Recommended: MATH 270. After Effects, Maya, and Resolve. Effects such independent production companies that produce as simple beauty fixes to more involved 3D Lecture, 3 hours. content destined for the theater, streaming, The course is an introduction to ordinary modeling could be covered as well as basic video game consoles, the internet, and virtual differential equations including both quantitative digital color correction and overall color grading reality devices. and qualitative methods as well as applications techniques. Visual aesthetics and color science from a variety of disciplines. It introduces the theory is explored. The technical aspects of 101 Introduction to Digital Film theoretical aspects of differential equations, visual effects and color grading, including video including establishing when solution(s) exist, Production (3) CSU output to various file types, is instructed via and techniques for obtaining solutions, including Prerequisite: MEDIART 100 or CINEMA 107 demonstrations, practicums, and exercises. series solutions, singular points, Laplace with a grade of C or better or concurrent transforms and linear systems. enrollment in either course. 110 Digital Film Sound (3) CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: MEDIART 101 or CINEMA 101 C-ID: MATH 240 Students will create multiple projects possibly with a grade of C or better. including short narratives, documentaries, Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 185 Directed Study - Mathematics (1) commercials, and/or music videos in their This is an intermediate course dealing with all CSU comprehensive quest to learn all aspects of aspects of film/video sound recording, mixing, 285 Directed Study - Mathematics (2) digital film production from script concept to and editing from theory to application, centering CSU finished product. The course is centered on on learning the basic parts and functions of 385 Directed Study - Mathematics (3) basic theory and its application via exams, professional motion picture and digital video CSU demonstrations, and hands-on experiences with sound equipment, as well as sound techniques Prerequisite: Math 265 with a grade of C or digital media exercises. and aesthetics. better. NOTE: STUDENTS WILL POSSIBLY BE REQUIRED NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO Conference,1 hour per unit. TO PROVIDE VARIOUS RECORDING EQUIPMENT PROVIDE VARIOUS MEDIA STORAGE SUPPLIES TO Direct study allows students to pursue selected AND MEDIA STORAGE SUPPLIES TO COMPLETE COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL OUT-OF- topics in mathematics beyond the normal OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED TO TO COMPLETE PROJECTS. curriculum under the direction of a supervising COMPLETE PROJECTS. instructor. 113 Low Budget Producing (3) CSU CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER 103 Digital Imaging and Motion Prerequisite: None. SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN Graphics for Film and Television FOR CREDIT. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. (3) UC:CSU This course is an overview of the creative and UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED Prerequisite: MEDIART 101 with a grade of C business aspects of producing motion pictures STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN or better. and episodic content with emphasis on the job ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER functions and skills required for the producer to APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS This is an intermediate level course dealing with actualize his/her ideas and vision. The course SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION motion graphics for film and television using will cover all the functions of the producer OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR digital imaging and animation software, with an from development, preproduction, production, ADMISSION TO THE UC. emphasis on programs such as Photoshop and post production, and distribution. Projects with After Effects, including layers, masks, filters, a variety of budgets will be covered with an animation techniques and output to video, via emphasis on low budget filmmaking. Students demonstrations, practicums, and exercises. will prepare an actual proposal for a film project. NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROJECTS.

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115 Digital Cinematography (3) CSU 129 Mythology, Spirituality, and the Art MICROBIOLOGY (MICRO) Prerequisite: MEDIART 101 or CINEMA 101 of Story (3) UC:CSU with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: None. 020 General Microbiology (4) UC:CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 051 or CHEM 060 or CHEM This is an intermediate course dealing with Media Arts 129 is a course that takes an 068 or CHEM 101 with a grade of C or better. all aspects of cinematography from theory to analytical and critical overview of storytelling, Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. application, centering on learning the basic parts examining the historical and modern role of This class is an introduction to principles and function of intermediate film/video cameras, mythology, spirituality, legends and parables, of microbiology, with emphasis on clinical lenses, lighting equipment, accessories as well and how they have shaped and formed stories microbiology for the allied health sciences, as cinematography techniques and aesthetics. found in today’s motion picture and television including the chemistry, biology, taxonomy, writings. NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO and genetics of pathogenic microorganisms. PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO Principles of pathology and interactions of COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL 130 Advanced Screenwriting (3) CSU pathogenic microorganisms with the host are OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 025 or MEDIART 116 TO COMPLETE PROJECTS. presented by examining infectious diseases with a grade of C or better. of major organ systems. Laboratory exercises Lecture, 3 hours. 116 Introduction to Screenwriting develop skills and strategies employed in the Media Arts 130 is an advanced screenwriting clinical microbiology laboratory. (3) UC/CSU workshop emphasizing the skill and Prerequisite: None understanding of structure, character and $15 LAB FEE TO BE PAID WITH REGISTRATION. Lecture, 3 hours. story. Students write an original screenplay in a MICRO 1 COMBINED WITH MICRO 020, MAXIMUM This is a screenwriting course taking students workshop setting, developing an effective and UC CREDIT IS ONE COURSE. through the process from concept to delivery. marketable sample of work. Fundamentals learned will be story, character, scene, how to craft a compelling opening, and 131 Advanced Episodic Writing MUSIC the keys to a memorable ending. Examples from (3) UC:CSU successful feature films and serialized content Prerequisite: BRDCSTG 025 or MEDIART 116 A list of required and recommended classes are utilized throughout. with a grade of C or better. for the Music Major is available in either the Lecture, 3 hours. Counseling office or the Music Department. 118 Directing (3) CSU This is an advanced episodic writing course Corequisite: CINEMA 107. emphasizing the skill and understanding of Some courses in Music are part of the Music Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. structure, character and story. Students write Family group and have enrollment limitations. This course presents an introduction to the an original comedy or episodic drama in a The group code appears under the course title. art and craft of film directing, with emphasis workshop setting, developing an effective and See page 199-200 for more information. on the role of the director as a storyteller, the marketable sample of work. visualization of the script, directing the actors, 101 Fundamentals of Music (3) and the creative interaction with above and 911-921-931-941 Cooperative  below the line personnel. Student exercises UC:CSU Education – Media Arts (1-4) CSU with actors, the creation of camera and lighting Prerequisite: None. Media Arts is approved for Cooperative Work plans, visual presentations, and discussions Lecture, 3 hours. Experience Education credit. See Cooperative will illustrate the director’s process during pre- This is an introductory course in reading and Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course production, production and post-production as writing music. It covers notation, keys, scales, description and credit limits. well as the beginning steps toward a directing intervals, chords, and includes practical career. DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, experience in rhythmic drills, sight singing and STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST ear training. ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY 120 Digital Film Editing (3) CSU ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.  Prerequisite: MEDIART 101 or CINEMA 101 111 Music Appreciation I (3) UC:CSU with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. METEOROLOGY (METEOR) Lecture, 3 hours. This is an intermediate course covering all This is an introductory survey course designed to develop an understanding of the literature aspects of digital film/video editing theory, 003 Introduction to Weather and techniques and aesthetics. A variety of of Western art music from the Middle Ages professional applications will be utilized in the Climate (3) UC:CSU through the present day. Emphasis is given to (Same as GEOG 003.) editing exercises. music heard in concert, motion pictures, radio Prerequisite: None. and television and to techniques of perceptive NOTE: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO Recommended: MATH 115 or placement into listening. PROVIDE VARIOUS MEDIA STORAGE SUPPLIES TO a higher level of MATH and placement into COMPLETE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. ADDITIONAL C-ID: MUS 100 ENGLISH 101. OUT-OF-CLASS OR LAB TIME MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROJECTS. Lecture, 3 hours. 118 Film Music Appreciation (3) UC:CSU An introduction to weather, climate and Prerequisite: None. environment employing scientific method and Lecture, 3 hours. observation. The course examines Earth’s This is an introductory survey course designed atmosphere, processes and phenomena to familiarize the student with the music used and their impacts on humans and the global to accompany film from the silent era to today. environment. Course topics include composition Emphasis is given to: the musical elements that of the atmosphere, weather elements and support and enhance the dramatic experience of controls, atmospheric processes, global the film, major composers and movies. circulation, storms, air pollution, global climate patterns and climate change, and techniques and tools for weather forecasting.

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121 Music History and Literature I (3) 152 Current Musical Events (1) CSU 182 Applied Music II (0.5) UC:CSU UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: MUSIC 181 and MUSIC 200 with Prerequisite: MUSIC 201 with a grade of C or Lab/performance, 2 hours. a grade of C or better. Students are encouraged better. This course enriches the students’ musical to enroll at registration. A successful audition on Lecture, 3 hours. experiences through the presentation of live the first day of class is required for continued Designed for Music Majors, but open to the performances in a variety of concerts and enrollment. general student, Music 121 traces the evolution recitals. The events offered include concerts by Corequisite: MUSIC 250-1. of musical thought and practice in the Western the various departmental musical organizations, Laboratory, 1 hour. world from ancient Greece through the student soloists faculty recitals, and guest This course is designed for students to develop Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods, artists. study, practice, and performance skills on a with particular focus on the function of music in principal instrument or voice through private various social, political and historical contexts 161 Introduction to Music Technology lessons. Students will be able to perform and the emerging compositional styles and (3) CSU selected repertoire at a level based on students techniques. Prerequisite: None. entering abilities. This parallels the offering for Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. and requirements of UC and CSU music majors. 122 Music History and Literature II (3) This introductory course explores the history C-ID: MUS 160 UC:CSU and use of electronic equipment, synthesizers, Prerequisite: MUSIC 201 with a grade of C or computers and recording equipment in the 183 Applied Music III (0.5) UC:CSU better. making of music. Topics include computer Prerequisite: MUSIC 182, MUSIC 201 and Lecture, 3 hours. hardware and software, modern sequencing MUSIC 211 with a grade of C or better. Designed for Music Majors, but open to the techniques, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Students are encouraged to enroll at general student, Music 122 traces the evolution Interface), and basic digital audio, using the registration. A successful audition on the first of musical thought and practice in the Western Macintosh platform. day of class is required for continued enrollment. world from the Classic period through the Corequisite: MUSIC 250-2. present day, with particular focus on the function 165 Introduction to Recording Arts Laboratory, 1 hour. of music in various social, political and historical (3) CSU This course is designed for students to develop contexts and the emerging compositional styles Prerequisite: None. study, practice, and performance skills on a and techniques. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. principal instrument or voice through private This class is an introduction to the theory and lessons. Students will be able to perform 136 Music in American Culture (3) practice of acoustics, audio, and recording. selected repertoire at a level based on students UC:CSU Topics include: the nature of sound; basic entering abilities. This parallels the offering for Prerequisite: None. acoustics; audio systems and terminology; and requirements of UC and CSU music majors. microphone principles and usage; recording Lecture, 3 hours. C-ID: MUS 160 This course provides a comparative and styles; recording studio equipment; multitrack integrative study of the multi-cultural music recording procedures. 184 Applied Music IV (0.5) UC:CSU styles of the United States. Emphasis is given Prerequisite: MUSIC 183, MUSIC 202 and to the music of Native Americans, European 180 Applied Music Laboratory (1.5) CSU MUSIC 212 with a grade of C or better. Americans, African Americans, Chicano/Latino Prerequisite: None. Pass/No Pass only. Students are encouraged to enroll at Americans, and Asian Americans, tracing the Corequisite: MUSIC 181 or 182 or 183 or 184, registration. A successful audition on the first development of these various musical traditions and 250. day of class is required for continued enrollment. from their historical roots to their influence on Laboratory, 5 hours. Laboratory, 1 hour. contemporary American music. This course allows students to improve their Students will be able to perform selected technical skills on their own instrument or repertoire at a level based on students entering 137 Music as a Business (3) voice as assigned by applied music faculty or abilities. This course is designed for students Prerequisite: None. performance workshop faculty. Basic repertoire to develop study, practice, and performance Lecture, 3 hours. and historical performance practices are skills on a principal instrument or voice through Students will learn the business aspects of the emphasized. private lessons. This parallels the offering for music industry. The course addresses the skills and requirements of UC and CSU music majors. and knowledge necessary for success in the 181 Applied Music I (0.5) UC:CSU business and related careers. Emphasis is on Prerequisite: A successful audition on or before C-ID: MUS 160 small business models, as well as the greater the first day of class is required for continue scope of the industry. enrollment. 190 Music Laboratory for Practicing Laboratory, 1 hour. (0.5) 141 Jazz Appreciation (3) UC:CSU This course is designed for students to develop Prerequisite: None. Pass/No Pass only. Prerequisite: None. study, practice, and performance skills on a Laboratory, 1.5 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. principal instrument or voice through private This course offers students the opportunity Jazz Appreciation covers the study of the lessons. Students will be able to perform to improve their technical skills on their own elements of jazz as well as traces the selected repertoire at a level based on students instrument or voice and work on assignments development and evolution of significant styles entering abilities. This parallels the offering for from their theory, instrumental, vocal and and structures. Listening skills will be developed and requirements of UC and CSU music majors. musicianship instruction courses. to recognize the many differences in individual A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION ON THE FIRST DAY solo as well as jazz ensemble interpretations. OF CLASSES IS REQUIRED FOR CONTINUED 191 Music Laboratory for Listening (0.5) A series of discussions on composing ENROLLMENT. Prerequisite: None. Pass/No Pass only Laboratory, 1.5 hours. and arranging music in a jazz style will be C-ID: MUS 160 incorporated. This course offers students the opportunity to develop listening skills and complete listening assignments from music classes through the use of listening library equipment and audio media.

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192 Music Software Laboratory (0.5) 203 Harmony III (3) UC:CSU 212 Musicianship II (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Pass/No Pass only. Prerequisite: MUSIC 202 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: MUSIC 211 with a grade of C or Laboratory, 1.5 hours. better. better. Students have the opportunity to improve their Corequisite: MUSIC 213. Corequisite: MUSIC 202. skills in using the computer software associated Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in with music. Students work at their own pace MUSIC 324. MUSIC 323. on projects in computer notation, sequencing, Lecture, 3 hours. Lab/performance, 3 hours. musicianship, part writing and composition. A continuing course in the study of chromatic This course is correlated with the study of harmony. Through writing and analysis, this harmony in Music 202. It is an intermediate 200 Introduction to Music Theory (4) course will include: post-Romantic techniques course in ear training; sight singing; rhythmic, UC:CSU such as borrowed chords and modal melodic and harmonic dictation; basic keyboard Prerequisite: None. mixture; chromatic mediants; Neapolitan and harmony. Mus 202 is a required co-requisite Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in augmented-sixth chords; extended tertian and it is recommended that student concurrently MUSIC 321. harmony; altered chords and domninants; and a enroll in Mus 323. Lecture, 3 hours; lab/performance, 2 hours. survey of twentieth-century techniques. Larger C-ID: MUS 145 This is the entry-level course for Music Majors. forms, such as variation and sonata, will also be It is an accelerated course in music theory examined. Mus 213 is a required co-requisite 213 Musicianship III (1) UC:CSU including: musical notation, basic rhythms, major and it is recommended that student concurrently Prerequisite: MUSIC 212 with a grade of C or and minor scales, keys, intervals, transposition, enroll in Mus 324. better. chords, four-part writing, beginning sight C-ID: MUSIC 150 Corequisite: MUSIC 203. singing and ear training. It is recommended that Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in students concurrently enroll in Mus 321. 205 Commercial Harmony I (3) UC:CSU MUSIC 324. C-ID: MUS 110 Prerequisite: MUSIC 101 or MUSIC 200 with a Lab/performance, 3 hours. grade of C or better. This course is correlated with the study of 201 Harmony I (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. harmony in Music 203. It is an advanced- Prerequisite: MUSIC 200 with a grade of C or This course introduces students to commercial intermediate course in ear training; sight singing; better. harmony. Terminology, notation, chord structure rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation; basic Corequisite: MUSIC 211. and usage are covered, with an emphasis on keyboard harmony. Mus 203 is a required co- Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in part writing using open and closed 4ths, major requisite and it is recommended that students MUSIC 322. 6th and 7th chords expanding to 9th, 11th and concurrently enroll in Mus 324. Lecture, 3 hours. 13th chords, minor 7th chords; major, minor, C-ID: MUS 155 A course in beginning diatonic harmony. pentatonic and blue scales, modes, blues and Through guided writing and analysis, this commercial chord progressions. 241 Music Notation and Copying I course will include study of voice-leading; four- (1) CSU part chorale writing; figured bass realization; 206 Commercial Harmony II (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: MUSIC 205 with a grade of C or non-chord tones; an introduction to two-part Lecture, 1 hour. better. counterpoint; and an introduction to secondary/ Students will gain practical experience in Lecture, 3 hours. applied chords and modulation. Mus 211 is a the techniques of music, chord symbol and This course covers topics in Commercial music required co-requisite and it is recommended that lyric notation. Students will be trained in the terminology, notation, chord and scale structure, students concurrently enroll in Music 322. preparation and presentation of lead sheets, modes, blues and pentatonic scales, extended C-ID: MUS 130 piano music, and master rhythm scores, as well chords, bass line construction, harmonization of as score and part layout, as it is applied using melodic lines, chord progressions, basic chord the computer. It is assumed that the student has 202 Harmony II (3) UC:CSU voicing, ear-training and applied piano. Prerequisite: MUSIC 201 with a grade of C or the ability to read music and has basic skills in better. computer use. Corequisite: MUSIC 212. 211 Musicianship I (1) UC:CSU Prerequisite: MUSIC 200 with a grade of C or Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in 242 Music Notation and Copying II better. MUSIC 323. Corequisite: MUSIC 201. (1) CSU Lecture, 3 hours. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in Prerequisite: MUSIC 241 with a grade of C or A course in diatonic and beginning chromatic MUSIC 322. better. harmony. Through writing and analysis, the Lab/performance, 3 hours. Lecture, 1 hour. course will include: introduction to chromatic This course is correlated with the study of Students will continue their studies in the harmony; secondary/applied chords; sequences; harmony in Music 201. It is an advanced techniques of music, chord symbol and lyric modulation; borrowed chords; and binary and beginning course in ear training, the course notation. Students will continue training in ternary forms. This course will also introduce includes sight singing; rhythmic, melodic and lead sheet, piano, and master rhythm score Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords. harmonic dictation; basic keyboard harmony, construction, as well as score and part layout, Mus 212 is a required co-requisite and it is and a review of fundamentals of music theory. as it is applied using the computer. It is assumed recommended that student concurrently enroll Mus 201 is a required co-requisite and it is that the student has the ability to read music and in Mus 323. recommended that students concurrently enroll has basic skills in computer use. C-ID: MUS 140 in Mus 322. C-ID: MUS 135

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250-1 Music Performance Workshop I 265-2 Recording Arts Workshop II (3) 270-2 DJ Workshop II (3) (1) UC:CSU CSU Prerequisites: MUSIC 270 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: MUSIC 322, 412, 602, 612, 622, or Prerequisite: MUSIC 265 or MUSIC 265-1 with a better. 652 with a grade of C or better. grade of C or better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lab/performance, 3 hours Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Students will continue mastering techniques Students work in a masterclass environment, This is Level 2 of the advanced recording theory learned in MUS 270 DJ Workshop I, composing rehearsing music of beginning-intermediate skill and hands-on workshop, meeting in the Level original commercial media pieces created with level appropriate to their instrument/voice. A final 2 recording studio control room. Topics include: Logic X, intermediate beat-matching skills using public performance is given. Concert attendance multi-track recording of large performance Pioneer Rekordbox and Traktor 3 , mixing live is required. ensembles at one time (interacting with the effects during performances, and basic music music ensemble classes), hands-on microphone theory. Additional topics include advancing 250-2 Music Performance Workshop II placement, analog and digital console operation, from amateur DJing to booking professional (1) UC:CSU advanced Level 2 digital and analog recording engagements, recording techniques using Prerequisite: MUSIC 250-1 with a grade of C or principles, use of advanced, professional-level live instruments and vocals, vocal remix better. computerized Digital Audio Workstations in techniques, vocal mash-ups, MIDI mapping, Lab/performance, 3 hours. conjunction with analog and digital signal- and audio sampling. Students will also engage Students work in a masterclass environment, processing equipment. in marketing and branding, streaming online, rehearsing music of advanced-intermediate skill developing websites, social networking, creating level appropriate to their instrument/voice. A final 265-3 Recording Arts Workshop III (3) and managing bookings, hiring agents, and public performance is given. Concert attendance CSU producing Electronic Press Kits. is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 265-2 with a grade of C or better.. 271 Songwriters' Workshop I (3) 250-3 Music Performance Workshop III Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. UC:CSU (1) UC:CSU This class is a continuation of Music 265-2. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: MUSIC 250-2 with a grade of C or Level 3 applies the techniques and procedures Lecture, 3 hours. better. developed in 265-1 and 265-2 to an audio Students compose and produce original music Lab/performance, 3 hours post-production environment, meeting in and lyrics in jazz, rock, latin, and hip hop. Students work in a masterclass environment, the dedicated post-production control room. Emphasis is on short pieces in a variety of rehearsing music of beginning-advanced skill Techniques practiced include placing sound styles. level appropriate to their instrument/voice. A final effects, balancing dialog, and the placing public performance is given. Concert attendance and editing of music to project videos, use 281 Commercial Music Techniques I (3) is required. of advanced professional-level sound effect CSU libraries at a computerized Digital Audio Prerequisite: MUSIC 206 with a grade of C or 250-4 Music Performance Workshop IV Workstation in conjunction with analog and better. (1) UC:CSU digital signal-processing and editing equipment. Lecture, 2 hours; lab/performance, 2 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC 250-3 with a grade of C or Emphasis on writing for rhythm section, jazz better. 270 DJ Workshop (3) combo and big band. Development of skills in Lab/performance, 3 hours Prerequisites: None writing lead sheets, rhythm charts, three horn Students work in a masterclass environment, Recommended: MUSIC 101 and MUSIC 161. and big band arrangements. Performance and rehearsing music of intermediate-advanced skill Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. recording of class projects. level appropriate to their instrument/voice. A final This introductory course explores the public performance is given. Concert attendance history of the modern DJ and the use of 282 Commercial Music Techniques II (3) is required. DJ equipment, turntables, synthesizers, CSU computers and recording equipment in the Prerequisite: MUSIC 281 with a grade of C or 265-1 Recording Arts Workshop I (3 making of music. Topics include DJ-specific better. computer hardware and software, composing CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. with modern sequencing techniques, MIDI Prerequisite: MUSIC 165 with a grade of C or This is a continuation of Music 281, focusing (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), and basic better. on development of writing techniques for film, digital audio. Students will demonstrate skills Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. television and video, live and studio vocalists, in a variety of professional DJ performance This is Level 1 of the advanced recording theory as well as small project studio. There is an situations. and hands-on workshop, meeting in the Level emphasis on short musical cues, as well as 1 recording studio control room. Topics include: larger forms, incorporating vocal arranging, stereo and multi-track recording, overdubbing synthesizer sweetening, and multi-track one or two live musicians at one time, hands- recording overdubs, in a variety of contemporary on microphone placement, analog and digital styles. The class provides an introduction to console operation, advanced Level 1 digital and scoring cues for film, television and video in a analog recording principles, use of computerized project studio setting. Digital Audio Workstations in conjunction with analog and digital signal-processing equipment. 321 Elementary Piano I (2) UC:CSU (Music Family M02) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. This course covers beginning repertoire; music reading in five-finger positions; and scales and primary triad progressions in five major keys (C, G, D, A, and E Major).

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322 Elementary Piano II (2) UC:CSU 414 Elementary Voice IV (2) UC:CSU 501 College Choir (1) UC:CSU RPT3 (Music Family M02) (Music Family M07) Prerequisite: None. A successful audition the Prerequisite: MUSIC 321 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: MUSIC 413 with a grade of C or first day of class is required for continued better. better. enrollment. Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. Lab/performance, 3 hours. This course is a continuation of Music 321. This course will explore the refinement of vocal This course is for the study, rehearsal, and Topics include music reading in extended hand technique, repertory and performance. Along public performance of music for the vocal positions; elementary sight-reading exercises; with songs in English, Italian and German, those ensemble. Musicianship skills will be introduced selected scales and primary triad progressions in French or Spanish will be introduced. The and practiced daily using concert literature and in minor keys (A, E, D, G, C minors); and development of the student’s ability to analyze sight reading exercises in four parts, employing intermediate-beginning level repertoire. and interpret the song repertoire is stressed. solfeggio, rhythmic drills, and the identification of key signatures and tonal centers. A regimen 323 Elementary Piano III (2) UC:CSU 435 Commercial Voice I (2) UC:CSU of practical physical and vocal warm-ups will be (Music Family M02) Prerequisites: MUSIC 411 with a Grade C or used to support good vocal health. Students will Prerequisite: MUSIC 322 with a grade of C or better. be able to sing in a choral setting using proper better. Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. technique, including balance and tone. This Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. The student concentrates on the basics of class is open to music and non-music majors This course is a continuation of Music 322. singing using vocal exercises and songs and reinforces sight singing skills taught in Topics include introduction of black-key major selected from the advanced beginning Musicianship courses. scales; triad arpeggios; public performance; and commercial song literature. Course includes C-ID MUS 180 intermediate repertoire. coaching sessions with class accompanist, and use of recording studio. (If prerequisite is not 531 Philharmonic Choir (1) UC:CSU met, enrollment is subject to audition.) 324 Elementary Piano IV (2) UC:CSU RPT3 (Music Family M02) Prerequisite: None. Students are encouraged Prerequisite: MUSIC 323 with a grade of C or 436 Commercial Voice II (2) UC:CSU to enroll at registration. A successful audition on better. Prerequisites: MUSIC 435 with a Grade C or the first day of class is required for continued Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. better. enrollment. This course is a continuation of Music 323. Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. Lab/performance, 3 hours. Topics include black key minor scales; triad The student concentrates the singing voice This course is for the study, rehearsal, and arpeggios in minor keys; public performance; using more difficult vocal exercises and songs public performance of literature appropriate and repertoire appropriate to the advanced from the many areas of commercial vocal to the ensemble, with an emphasis on the beginning level. music. Stylistic interpretation and performance development of skills, such as blend, intonation, practices will be emphasized. Course includes diction and music reading skills needed to 411 Elementary Voice I (2) UC:CSU coaching sessions with class accompanist. If perform within an ensemble. Students will be (Music Family M07) prerequisite is not met, enrollment is subject to able to sing in a choral setting using proper Prerequisite: None. audition.) vocal technique, including balance and tone. Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. In this course, basic techniques of vocal 437 Commercial Voice III (2) UC:CSU C-ID MUS 180 production are introduced. The student is Prerequisites: MUSIC 436 with a Grade C or directed toward proper stance and breathing better. 563 Chamber Singers (1.5) UC:CSU techniques, increased vocal freedom, and Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. RPT3 improvement of articulation and tone. The The more advanced singer concentrates Prerequisite: None. Students are encouraged course introduces standard solo literature and the singing voice using more difficult vocal to enroll at registration. A successful audition on offers performing experience. Proficiency in exercises and songs from the many areas of the first day of class is required for continued English is strongly recommended. commercial vocal music. Stylistic interpretation enrollment. and performance practices will be emphasized. Lab/performance, 5 hours. 412 Elementary Voice II (2) UC:CSU Course includes coaching sessions with This course is for the study, rehearsal, and (Music Family M07) class accompanist. If prerequisite is not met, public performance of literature appropriate Prerequisite: MUSIC 411 with a grade of C or enrollment is subject to audition.) to the ensemble, with an emphasis on the better. development of skills, such as blend, intonation, Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. 453 Musical Theatre Repertoire for diction and music reading skills needed to In this course, students will continue their Singers (1) UC:CSU perform within an ensemble. Students will be development of basic techniques of vocal (Music Family M07) able to sing in a choral setting using proper production, practice and performance Prerequisite: MUSIC 411 with a grade of C or vocal technique, including balance and tone. experience. Along with repertoire in English, better. Students are encouraged to enroll at C-ID MUS 180 this course introduces basic Italian diction and registration. A successful audition on the first repertoire. day of class is required for continued enrollment. 650 Beginning Guitar (2) UC:CSU Lab/performance, 3 hours. (Music Family M01) 413 Elementary Voice III (2) UC:CSU This course is designed to teach fundamental Prerequisite: None. (Music Family M07) vocal techniques as utilized in a Broadway Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC 412 with a grade of C or musical. Instruction includes basic body In this course, students will learn the basics better. movement, acting technique, interpretation of guitar with emphasis on right and left hand Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. of Broadway song literature and the skill of techniques, tuning, chords, strumming and This course offers continued voice building, auditioning. Students are required to prepare a notation. Students will also learn to read and looking toward the possibility of increasing final project excerpted from a standard work. All play simple melodies and accompaniments range, richness and expressiveness. A song performances are evaluated. to gain a firm grasp of the instrument. Each repertoire of moderate difficulty, including art student must possess a guitar. songs in English, Italian, and German or French, is memorized and performed in class.

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651 Classical Guitar I (2) UC:CSU 751 Wind Ensemble (1) UC:CSU RPT3 (Music Family M01) Prerequisite: None. Students are encouraged NUMERICAL CONTROL Prerequisite: None. to enroll at registration. A successful audition on Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. the first day of class is required for continued (NUM CON) In this course students will learn Classical enrollment. (Automated and Computer Controlled guitar techniques, including right and left Lab/performance, 3 hours. Machining) hand development, beginning repertoire, note Students will prepare for performances of reading, preparation for solo and ensemble concert band repertoire and develop individual performance. Each student must possess a technical and artistic abilities through experience 021 Advanced Manual CNC Lathe nylon string guitar. with a wide range of concert band literature. Programming & Introduction to CAM (3) Retention based on successful audition. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. 652 Classical Guitar II (2) UC:CSU C-ID MUS 180 (Music Family M01) Students will study Numerical Control part program preparation that began in Numerical Prerequisite: MUSIC 651 with a grade of C or 771 Guitar Ensemble (1) UC:CSU RPT3 better. If the prerequisite is not met, enrollment Control 1 (CNC-1) and develop the techniques Prerequisite: None. Students are encouraged to of planning for efficient operation sequencing. is subject to audition. enroll at registration. A successful audition with Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. Compares NC, CNC and DNC; including the conductor on the first day of class is required examination of these systems in relation to Students in the course will learn advanced for continued enrollment. beginning level classical guitar techniques, CAD/CAM. Introduces computer-assisted NC Lab/performance, 3 hours. part programming languages. Emphasizes including right and left hand development. This course consists of the study and The course will include advanced beginning writing and running CNC Lathe programs performance of the conducted guitar ensemble machining metal parts. repertoire, note reading, preparation for solo literature with emphasis on intonation, rhythmic and ensemble performance. Each student must alignment, balance, style and the requirements 022 Advanced Manual CNC Mill and possess a nylon string guitar. If the prerequisite of effective ensemble playing. is not met, enrollment is subject to audition. Microcomputer Assisted C-ID MUS 180 Programming (3) 653 Classical Guitar III (2) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. (Music Family M01) 780 Jazz Combo Workshop (1) UC:CSU Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Prerequisite: MUSIC 652 with a grade of C or RPT3 Acquaints the advanced student with three better. Prerequisite: None. Students are encouraged and four axis CNC applications involving Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. to enroll at registration. A successful audition on manufacturing planning, tooling design, tooling In this course, students will learn intermediate the first day of class is required for continued specification, CNC mill programs employing level classical guitar techniques, including enrollment. full 3-axis positioning and implementation of right and left hand development. Course Lab/performance, 3 hours. programs using HAAS mill equipment in the includes intermediate repertoire, note reading, Students will organize musical pieces, rehearse CNC lab. Students will learn and practice preparation for solo and ensemble performance. and perform in a variety of small combo settings. microcomputer assisted part programming Each student must possess a nylon string guitar. Emphasis is on presentation, live performance of CNC mill using Fanuc, Haas and Yasnac and interaction with student arrangers. controls. 654 Classical Guitar IV (2) UC:CSU (Music Family M01) 185 Directed Study - Music (1) CSU 023 Computer Aided Manufacturing Prerequisite: MUSIC 653 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. Programming of CNC Equipment (3) better. Conference, 1 hour per unit. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 1 hour; lab/performance, 2 hours. This course allows students to pursue Directed Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory 4 hours. In this course, students will learn advanced Study in Music on a contract basis under the Advance programming with MasterCAM. intermediate level classical guitar techniques, direction of a supervising instructor. Student Computer Numerical Control (CNC) including right and left hand development. projects must be non-performance based. programming with Computer Aided Course also includes intermediate repertoire, CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER Manufacturing (CAM) software. Students will note reading, preparation for solo and ensemble SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN learn to create part geometry and to generate performance. Each student must possess a FOR CREDIT. tool paths on PC based equipment. nylon string guitar. UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN 911-921-931-941 Cooperative 721 Orchestra (1) UC:CSU RPT3 ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS Education - Numerical Control (1-4) Prerequisite: None. Students are encouraged CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER Numerical Control is approved for Cooperative APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS to enroll at registration. A successful audition on Education, Work Experience, and Internships. SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION the first day of class is required for continued OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR See Cooperative Education, page 99, for enrollment. ADMISSION TO THE UC. prerequisite, course description and credit limits. Lab/performance, 4 hours. DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, With an emphasis on performance, students 911-921-931-941 Cooperative STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST have the opportunity to expand their repertoire Education - Music (1-4) CSU ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY and reading of standard symphonic literature Music is approved for Cooperative Work ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. through rehearsal and concert performance of Experience Education credit. See Cooperative that literature. Students will participate in two Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course concerts each semester. description and credit limits. C-ID MUS 180 DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION.

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NURSING SCIENCE 104 Nursing Communication (1) CSU 107 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Prerequisites: NRSCE 101 and NRSCE 103 (5.5) CSU (NRSCE) with grades of C or better. Prerequisites: NRSCE 106, NRSCE 109, and Lecture, 1 hour. NRSCE 110 with grades of C or better. This course introduces the student to the 101 Introduction to Nursing (3.5) CSU Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 7.5 hours. elements of the communication process and This intermediate level medical/surgical- Prerequisites: ENGLISH 101, PHYSIOL 001, how communication between the nurse, nursing course integrates the components MICRO 020 (must have High School Chemistry health care team and patient/family may be of theory, clinical and simulation that focus or College Chemistry), ANATOMY 001, PSYCH affected by culture, gender and developmental on evidence-based, patient-centered nursing 001 and PSYCH 041 with grades of C or better. level. Content includes: therapeutic and non- care of multiple adult patients with acute Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 7.5 hours. therapeutic communication. illness and needs within a variety of health This course introduces the student to the care settings. Emphasis will be placed on Philosophy of Nursing, Nursing History, 105 Nursing Pharmacology (2) CSU assessment of risk factors affecting patients’ Professional Standards, Evidence-Based Prerequisites: ENGLISH 101, PHYSIOL 001, health and wellness. Students will implement Practice, Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing, MICRO 020 (must have High School Chemistry the Nursing Process and integrate Maslow’s Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs, and the or College Chemistry), ANATOMY 001, MATH Hierarchy of Human Needs concepts to assess, Health Wellness continuum. Concurrent with 115, PSYCH 001 and PSYCH 041 with grades analyze, prioritize, and plan the needs of the the theory, the nursing student is introduced to of C or better. Students placed into a transfer adult with acute illness to formulate, organize, patient-centered care with focus on spiritual- level math course will have met the math implement, and evaluate a plan of nursing care. cultural diversity and basic skills in simulation requirement. Pharmacological principles specific to acutely–ill lab/hospital setting. Lecture, 1.5 hours; laboratory, 1.5 hours. patients are discussed. This course builds upon This course introduces the student to concepts concepts introduced in Nursing Science 106, 102 Fundamentals of Nursing (3.5) CSU related to pharmacological therapy and its Nursing Science 109, and Nursing Science Prerequisites: NRSCE 101 and NRSCE 103 effects on the human body. Pharmacological 110; professional standards, patient advocacy, with grades of C or better. principles of drug therapy, nursing implications spiritual- cultural diversity, legal/ethical issues, Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 7.5 hours. and guidelines for safe medication and effective communication and collaboration This entry-level nursing course integrates the administration are emphasized. The nursing with members of the health care team will be components of theory, clinical and simulation process and patient teaching principles of discussed. that focus on evidence-based, patient-centered medication administration are discussed. basic nursing care of the medical-surgical adult patient’s in acute and long-term care settings. 108 Medical-Surgical Nursing III (4) CSU 106 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Prerequisites: NRSCE 107 and NRSCE 111 with Emphasis will be placed on assessment of risk grades of C or better. factors affecting patient’s health and wellness. (5.5) CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. Students will begin to utilize the nursing process Prerequisites: NRSCE 102, NRSCE 104, and This advanced level medical/surgical-nursing and begin to integrate Maslow’s Hierarchy of NRSCE 105 with grades of C or better. course integrates the components of theory, Human Needs concept to assess, analyze the Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 7.5 hours. clinical and simulation that focuses on evidence- needs of patients to formulate and organize a This beginning level medical/surgical-nursing based, patient-centered nursing care of adult plan of care. Pharmacological principles specific course integrates the components of theory, patients with complex illness and needs within a to basic medical/surgical patients are discussed. clinical and simulation that focus on evidence- variety of health-care setting. Emphasis will be The course builds upon concepts introduced in based patient centered nursing care of placed on assessment of risk factors affecting NS 101 and NS 103; Professional standards, medical-surgical adult patients with chronic patient’s health and wellness. Students will patient advocacy, spiritual-cultural diversity, illness and needs within acute care and implement the nursing process and integrates legal/ethical issues, effective communication community-based settings. Emphasis will be Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs concepts and collaboration with members of the placed on assessment of risk factors affecting to assess analyze, prioritize, plan, and healthcare team. patients’ health and wellness. Students will implement the nursing process and integrate evaluate and modify a plan of nursing care. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs concepts Pharmacological principles specific to complex 103 Nursing Process (1) CSU to assess, analyze and prioritize the needs of patients are discussed. The course builds upon Prerequisites: ENGLISH 101, PHYSIOL 001, the adult with chronic illness. Pharmacological concepts introduced in Nursing Science 107 and MICRO 020 (must have High School Chemistry principles specific to chronically–ill clients Nursing Science 111; Professional Standards or College Chemistry), ANATOMY 001, MATH will be discussed. The course builds upon patient advocacy, spiritual -cultural diversity, 115, PSYCH 001 and PSYCH 041 with grades concepts introduced in Nursing Science 101, legal/ethical, and effective communication and of C or better. Students placed into a transfer Nursing Science 102, Nursing Science 103, collaboration with members of the healthcare level math course will have met the math Nursing Science 104 and Nursing Science team will be discussed. requirement. 105; Professional Standards, patient advocacy, Lecture, 1 hour. spiritual-cultural diversity, legal/ethical issues This course introduces the student to and effective communication and collaboration the components of the nursing process: with members of the healthcare team are also assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, covered. implementation and evaluation. Course concepts include Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs and the utilization of critical thinking to enable the student to apply the nursing process to develop a plan of care.

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109 Gerontology & Community Based 111 Reproductive Nursing and Women’s 190 Teas Remediation Health Science Nursing (2.25) CSU Health (4) CSU Learning Center & Skills Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: NRSCE 105, NRSCE 102, and Prerequisites: NRSCE 106, NRSCE 109 and Prerequisites: ANATOMY 001, PHYSIOL 001, NRSCE 104 with grades of C or better. NRSCE 110 with grades of C or better. MICRO 020, ENGLISH 101, PSYCH 001, Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 3.75 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. PSYCH 041 with grades of C or better. This course integrates components of theory, This course integrates the components of Laboratory, 3 hours. clinical and simulation that focus on evidence- theory, clinical and simulation that focus on This remediation course is designed to prepare based, patient-centered nursing care of the evidence -based, patient centered nursing unsuccessful pre-nursing students on the ATI older adult within acute care and community care of patients in the Reproductive Nursing TEAS examination. This self-paced course based settings. Emphasis will be placed on and Women’s Health illness in acute care consists of a variety of face to face workshops, risk factors affecting older patients health and and community-based settings. Emphasis computer and video programs via web wellness. Students will implement the nursing will be placed on assessment of risk factors enhanced platforms to improve the TEAS results process and integrate Maslow’s Hierarchy of affecting patient/families health and wellness. in the areas of Reading, Math, Science, and Human Needs concepts to assess, analyze Students will implement the nursing process English and Language Usage. This course is and prioritize the needs of the older adult with and integrate Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs offered on a “Pass/ No Pass/ Incomplete” basis. normal age related changes and common concepts to assess, analyze, prioritize and STUDENTS MUST HAVE APPLIED TO THE NURSING age-related disorders to formulate, organize plan the needs of patients with reproductive PROGRAM AND OBTAIN A CUT SCORE OF 80 OR and implement a plan of nursing care. and women’s health illness to formulate, ABOVE FROM THE CHANCELLOR’S VALIDATION Pharmacological principles related to older organize and implement a plan of nursing care. STUDY USED FOR ADMISSION AT THE LOS adult patients are discussed. The course builds Pharmacological principles specific to women’s ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM. upon concepts introduced in Nursing Science health patients will be discussed. This course THIS COURSE WILL HELP THE STUDENTS WHO 101, Nursing Science 102, Nursing Science builds upon concepts introduced in Nursing WERE UNSUCCESSFUL IN THE CURRENT TEAS TEST TO PREPARE FOR THE TEAS EXAM. 103, Nursing Science 104 and Nursing Science Science 106, Nursing Science 109 and Nursing 105; Professional standards, patient advocacy, Science 110. Professional Standards, patient spiritual-cultural diversity, legal/ethical issues, advocacy, spiritual-cultural, legal/ethical issues 200-1 First Semester Preparatory and effective communication and collaboration and effective communication and collaboration Health Science Learning Center & Skills with members of the health care team will be with members of the health care team will be Laboratory (1) discussed. discussed. Prerequisites: ANATOMY 001, PHYSIOL 001, MICRO 020, PSYCH 001, PSYCH 041, 110 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 112 Care of Children and Family (4) CSU ENGLISH 101, MATH 115 with grades of C or (3.25) CSU Prerequisites: NRSCE 107 and NRSCE 111 with better. Prerequisites: NRSCE 102, NRSCE 104, and grades of C or better. Laboratory, 3 hours. NRSCE 105 with grades of C or better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. This course is designed for nursing students who are accepted in Los Angeles Valley College Lecture, 1.5 hours; laboratory, 5.25 hours. This course integrates components of This course integrates components of theory, theory,clinical and simulation that focus on Nursing Program first semester intended clinical and simulation that focus on evidence- evidence-based, patient- centered nursing to introduce basic nursing concepts. The based, patient-centered nursing care of the care of children and families in acute care and information is presented through face to face patient with mental health needs and disorders community based settings. Emphasis will be workshops, a variety of computer and video within acute care and community based settings. placed on assessment of risk factors affecting programs via a web enhanced platform. This is Emphasis will be placed on the assessment patient’s health and wellness. Students will a self-paced course and is offered on a ‘Pass/ of risk factors affecting patients health and implement the nursing process and integrate No Pass/Incomplete’ basis. wellness. Students will implement the nursing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs concept STUDENT MUST BE ACCEPTED IN THE LAVC process and integrate Maslow’s Hierarchy of to assess, analyze, prioritize, plan and evaluate NURSING PROGRAM AND ENROLLED IN NS 101, Human Needs concepts to assess, analyze needs of the care of children and families to NS 102, NS 103, NS 104 NS 105 TO TAKE THIS COURSE PRIOR TO THE FIRST SEMESTER OF THE and prioritize the needs of the mental health formulate,organize, implement, evaluate and NURSING PROGRAM. patient to formulate, organize and implement modify a plan of nursing care. Pharmacological a plan of nursing care. Pharmacological principles specific to pediatric patients are 200-2 Second Semester Preparatory principles specific to patients with mental health discussed. The course builds upon concepts disorders are discussed. The course builds introduced in Nursing Science 107 and Health Science Learning Center & Skills upon concepts introduced in Nursing Science Nursing Science 111; Professional Standards, Laboratory (1) 101, Nursing Science 102, Nursing Science patient advocacy, spiritual-cultural diversity, Prerequisite: NRSCE 101, NRSCE 102, NRSCE 103, Nursing Science 104 and Nursing Science legal/ethical, and effective communication 103, NRSCE 104 and NRSCE 105 with grades 105; Professional standards, patient advocacy, and collaboration with the members of the of C or better. spiritual-cultural diversity, legal/ ethical issues, healthcare team will be discussed. Laboratory, 3 hours. and effective communication and collaboration This course is designed for nursing students with members of the health care team will be enrolled in the Los Angeles Valley College discussed. Nursing Program second semester intended to assist the student describe and analyze nursing concepts. The information is presented through face to face workshops, a variety of computer and video programs via a web enhanced platform. Additionally, students are provided low and high-fidelity patient care simulated scenarios and an actual clinical rotation (optional). This is a self-paced course and is offered on a ‘Pass/No Pass/Incomplete basis. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED NS 106, 110, 109 TO TAKE THIS COURSE PRIOR TO THE SECOND SEMESTER OF THE NURSING PROGRAM.

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200-3 Third Semester Preparatory 205 Nursing Science Program 931 Cooperative Education-Nursing Health Science Learning Center & Skills Remediation Health Science Learning Science (3) CSU Laboratory (1) Center (1) Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: NRSCE 106, NRSCE 110 and Prerequisites: Nursing 101 Lecture, 3 hours. NRSCE 109 with grades of C or better. Laboratory, 3 hours. Nursing Science is approved for Cooperative Laboratory, 3 hours. This course is designed to prepare students Education, Work Experience, and Internships. This course is designed for nursing students requiring mandatory remediation of nursing See listing under Cooperative Education. enrolled in the Los Angeles Valley College science courses in preparation for re-admission Cooperative Education is a work experience Nursing Program third semester intended to the nursing program. The individualized program involving the employer, the student- to assist the student describe, analyze and remedial plan will be developed by a course employee and the college to insure that the apply nursing concepts. The information is specific instructor to enhance nursing practice student receives on the job training and the unit presented through face to face workshops, a and/or patient care in a simulated health care credit for work experience or volunteer work/ variety of computer and video programs via a environment and an actual clinical setting. The internship. Students must be employed or web enhanced platform. Additionally, students work consists of clinical rotations (48 hours volunteering/interning in order to participate in are provided low and high-fidelity patient care mandatory), workshops, a variety of computer program. simulated scenarios and an actual clinical and/or video programs via web enhanced DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, rotation (optional). This is a self-paced course platforms to assist the learner improve STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST and is offered on a ‘Pass/No Pass/Incomplete comprehension, synthesis, critical thinking skills, ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY basis. application of theory knowledge into clinical ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN NS 107 & NS practice. This is a self-paced course offered on 111 TO TAKE THIS COURSE PRIOR TO THE THIRD a “Pass/No Pass/Incomplete” basis. 941 Cooperative Education-Nursing SEMESTER OF THE NURSING PROGRAM. STUDENTS THAT FAILED ANY OF THE NURSING Science (4) CSU PROGRAM COURSES ARE REQUIRED TO RE- Prerequisite: None 200-4 Fourth Semester Preparatory ENROLL IN THE NURSING SCIENCE PROGRAM Lecture, 4 hours. Health Science Learning Center & Skills REMEDIATION HEALTH SCIENCE LEARNING Nursing Science is approved for Cooperative CENTER AS PART OF THE MANDATORY Laboratory (1) Education, Work Experience, and Internships. REMEDIATION PLAN REQUIRED FOR RE- See listing under Cooperative Education. Prerequisite: NRSCE 107 and NRSCE 111 with ADMISSION TO THE NURSING PROGRAM. grades of C or better. Cooperative Education is a work experience program involving the employer, the student- Laboratory, 3 hours. 911 Cooperative Education-Nursing This course is designed for nursing students employee and the college to insure that the Science (1) CSU student receives on the job training and the unit enrolled in the Los Angeles Valley College Prerequisite: None Nursing Program fourth semester intended to credit for work experience or volunteer work/ Lecture, 1 hours. internship. Students must be employed or assist the student describe, analyze, apply and Nursing Science is approved for Cooperative evaluate nursing concepts. The information is volunteering/interning in order to participate in Education, Work Experience, and Internships. program. presented through face to face workshops, a See listing under Cooperative Education. variety of computer and video programs via a DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, web enhanced platform. Additionally, students DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST are provided low and high-fidelity patient care STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. simulated scenarios and an actual clinical ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. rotation (optional). This is a self-paced course and is offered on a ‘Pass/No Pass/Incomplete 921 Cooperative Education - Nursing basis. OCEANOGRAPHY Science (1-2) CSU STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN NS 112 AND NS Prerequisite: None (OCEANO) 108 TO TAKE THIS CLASS PRIOR TO THE FOURTH Lecture, 2 hours. SEMESTER OF THE NURSING PROGRAM. Nursing is approved for Cooperative Education, 001 Introduction to Oceanography (3) Work Experience, and Internships. See listing UC:CSU under Cooperative Education. Prerequisite: None. DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, Lecture, 3 hours. STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST This course provides an introduction to the ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY geological, chemical, physical, and biological ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. characteristics of the ocean. Topics covered include seafloor topography, waves, currents, the global ocean/atmosphere system, estuaries and wetlands, ocean resources, pollution, and the marine ecosystems. A field trip is offered for this course.

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010 Physical Oceanography Laboratory 014 History of Modern European 031 Philosophy of Religion (3) CSU (1) UC:CSU Philosophy (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: OCEANO 001 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. better or concurrent enrollment. Lecture, 3 hours. This is an introductory survey course covering Laboratory, 3 hours. This course is an introduction and survey of philosophical considerations on the origin This laboratory course accompanies the Modern European Philosophy. This course will and nature of religious thought; the use of Oceanography 1 lecture course. The course trace the development of modern philosophical language in formulating religious statements; emphasizes the flow and transformations of developments in fields such as epistemology, epistemological exploration of claims based on water and energy into and out of the ocean, the ethics, metaphysics, and political philosophy. faith and on reason, noting their similarities and physical and chemical properties of seawater, As such this course will trace the development differences; and an introduction to the concept ocean circulation, interactions between the of epistemology from Rene Descartes through of God including arguments for and against ocean and the other components of the Earth Immanuel Kant, the development of ethical God’s existence. system, and the oceans’ role in global climate thought from the beginning of the Enlightenment change. A field trip is offered for this course. period through the German Idealists, and 035 Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (3) the development of political philosophy from UC:CSU Thomas Hobbes to Jean Jacques Rousseau. (Same as JEWISH 035) PHILOSOPHY In addition, this course will investigate several Prerequisite: None. of the most influential responses to these Lecture, 3 hours. (PHILOS) currents of modern thought. These responses A scholarly study of religion that explains the may include Marxism, Pragmatism, Feminism, basic structure of religious belief and practice. It 001 Introduction to Philosophy (3) Existentialism, and Postmodernism. examines the cultural history and social aspects UC:CSU  C-ID: PHIL 140 which influenced and shaped the growth and Prerequisite: None development of the western religions in order to Lecture, 3 hours. 020 Ethics (3) UC:CSU encourage a desire to understand as a means Philosophy 1 is a survey of the fundamentals Prerequisite: None. of overcoming the destructive exchanges that of philosophy, Western or Eastern, with Lecture, 3 hours. frequently accompany religious discussion. selected philosophers or topics in the history of The course ‘Ethics’ considers moral philosophy, theory of knowledge, metaphysics, dilemmas, the justification and nature of moral 045 Philosophy of Labor (3) UC:CSU ethics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of values(meta-ethics), different historical ethical Prerequisite: None. science. doctrines with their associated philosophers, Lecture, 3 hours. This course is an introduction and survey of the C-ID: PHIL 100 theories about the good life, or the meaning and value of life, and a selection of contemporary basic philosophical theories and developments that have shaped our modern understanding of 006 Logic in Practice (3) UC:CSU moral issues. The moral issues considered may labor and its role in society. Topics will include, Prerequisite: None. be of a personal nature (abortion) or involve but will not be limited to: normative ethical Lecture, 3 hours. political (race, gender), economic (class, theory, economic theory, marxist theory of value This course is intended to introduce corporations), or religious issues. and alienation, critical theory, and philosophy of fundamental issues of logic, epistemology, C-ID: PHIL 120 social movements. rationality, argument, persuasion, and critical thinking, with examples of sound and unsound 028 Environmental Ethics (3) UC:CSU thinking, for analysis and debate. Topics will Prerequisite: None. range from current public discourse to perennial Lecture, 3 hours. PHOTOGRAPHY political and philosophical issues. An ethical and political examination of the relationship between humans, non-human (PHOTO) 009 Symbolic Logic I (3) UC:CSU animals, and the environment. Topics include Prerequisite: None. rights, obligations, moral status, and the ethics 010 Beginning Photography (3) UC: Lecture, 3 hours. of food production and consumption. Philosophy 9 is an introduction to the basic CSU concepts of symbolic logic. This introduction Prerequisite: None 030 Asian Philosophy (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. will include the Origin and Use of Formal and Prerequisite: None. Symbolic Logic, Truth Functional Connectives This is a basic course in the use of the camera Lecture, 3 hours. to produce a photographic image through study and Validity, Truth Tables, Formal Deductive Philosophy in the traditions of India and of light, shadow, exposure and composition. Proofs, and Natural Deduction Proofs in China, including countries of South, East, This course in black and white photography Predicate Logic. and Southeast Asia influenced by Indian and focuses on how to photograph, transfer images Chinese civilization. This covers philosophical C-ID: PHIL 210 to a computer; edit the images using industry schools such as Vedanta, Sankhya, Yoga, standard software and create prints. Emphasis Confucianism, Taoism, and, in Buddhism, Zen, 012 History of Greek Philosophy (3) is placed on communicating fine art, commercial Tendai, and Tantrism. UC:CSU  photography, and photojournalistic techniques Prerequisite: None. and presents the history of photography and Lecture, 3 hours. its place as an art in our society. Note: A 35mm Philosophy 12 is a survey of the history of Greek and/or DSLR single lens reflex camera and Philosophy, including the Presocratics, Sophists, various lab supplies may be required. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. This course will cover traditional areas of philosophy including metaphysics, ontology, ethics, and political philosophy. C-ID: PHIL 130

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011 Advanced Photography (4) UC:CSU 021 News Photography (4) CSU 911-921-931-941 Cooperative Prerequisite: PHOTO 010 or PHOTO 101 with a Prerequisite: PHOTO 020 with a grade of C or Education - Photography (1-4) CSU grade of C or better. better. Photography is approved for Cooperative Work Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours, laboratory, 2 hours. Experience Education credit. See Cooperative This course provides theory and practice of Students receive instruction in advanced Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course advanced photography techniques. Students photojournalism techniques and digital description and credit limits. will receive instruction in both traditional preparation of photographs for publication. DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, photography and digital imaging techniques Students work in a real-world environment STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST with an emphasis on idea development, where they are able to make photographs of ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY preparation and execution. Studio procedures, sports events, news events, and photo essays ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. creative thinking and computer assisted image with meaningful sociological impact. Emphasis processing will also be emphasized. is placed on portfolio development and the use of digital technology. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 015 Fundamentals of Portraiture (3) CSU 101 Beginning Digital Photography (3) (P.E. OR PHYS ED) Corequisite: PHOTO 010 or PHOTO 101. UC:CSU (See Kinesiology, Kinesiology Athletics, and Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Kinesiology Major) This introductory course covers all aspects Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. of portrait photography from traditional to This is a basic course in the use of the modern techniques. Topics covered include digital single lens reflex camera to produce PHYSICAL SCIENCE environmental portraiture and studio portraits. a photographic image through study of light, The curriculum covers lighting ratios, lighting shadow, exposure and composition. This course (PHYS SC) styles, subject, pose, exposure, and print in digital photography recognizes that total presentation. artistic and creative control of the image comes 001 Physical Science I (3) UC:CSU not only through digital capture, but also through Prerequisite: None. 016 Fundamental Commercial image processing and print making using Adobe Lecture, 3 hours. Photography (3) CSU Photoshop and gives instruction and practice in Designed as general education for non-science Corequisite: PHOTO 010 or PHOTO 101 with a these skills. Presents the history of photography majors or prospective elementary teachers, grade of C or better. and its place as an art in our society. this course provides an introduction to the Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. NOTE: A DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX (DSLR) fundamental laws governing our physical This course covers professional studio CAMERA AND VARIOUS SUPPLIES ARE REQUIRED. universe. Students construct a meaningful techniques for small product photography understanding of the principles of physics, intended for use in advertisements, illustrations, 102 Advanced Digital Photography (4) chemistry, astronomy and geology and how they and commercials. Topics include professional UC:CSU help to understand the physical environment medium and large format camera operation, Prerequisite: PHOTO 101 with a grade of C or and modern technology. hand-held light meters, studio strobe better. NO UC CREDIT FOR PHY SCI 001 IF TAKEN AFTER photography, studio setup, and lighting. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. A TRANSFERABLE COURSE IN ASTRONOMY, Advanced laboratory techniques and digital Students will learn theory and practice of CHEMISTRY, GEOLOGY, OR PHYSICS. photography are also discussed. contemporary use of the camera; Includes expanded comprehension of exposure control 004 Physical Science and Laboratory (4) 020 Beginning Photojournalism (4) with various light sources; Introduction to studio UC:CSU UC:CSU lighting and on camera flash exposure; Skills of Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: PHOTO 101 with a grade of C or photographic printing emphasized; An emphasis Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory 3. better. is also given to creative thinking and idea Designed as a general education course for Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. preparation and execution. Course will cover non-science majors or prospective or practicing This course provides photography instruction for digital photography including image editing elementary teachers, this course provides an those interested in learning the skills necessary using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, printing introduction to the fundamental laws governing for making photographs for publication. Students methods and social media. our physical universe. Through lecture and will learn techniques for high impact digital laboratory activities, students construct a capture, dynamic story telling as well as how 150 Portfolio Development (3) CSU meaningful understanding of the principles of to use their camera as a tool for social change. Prerequisite: PHOTO 010 or PHOTO 101 with a physics, chemistry, astronomy and geology Emphasis is placed on digitally preparing grade of C or better. concepts and how they help to understand the photographs for both the Internet and print Lecture, 2 hours, laboratory, 3 hours. physical environment and modern technology. media. This course addresses the process of building This course will replace Physical Science 1 and NOTE: A DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA a photographic portfolio that meets the Physical Science 14. IS REQUIRED. current professional industry standards for presenting work to potential employers and 014 Physical Science Laboratory (1) clients. Emphasis is placed on developing a UC:CSU personal style that displays a comprehensive Prerequisite: PHYS SC 001 with a grade of C or understanding of photographic methods, genres, better, or concurrent enrollment. and presentation. Studio facilities and privileges Laboratory, 2 hours. are available to the student in support of this Designed for the non-science major, this course portfolio work. Assignments are designed by the provides an introduction to the laboratory student with instructor approval. Admission by methods and skills used in physical science. interview only. Through experiment, students will visualize and apply basic concepts in physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology.

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PHYSICS 037 Physics for Engineers and 066 Physics with Calculus for Life Scientists I (5) UC:CSU Science Majors I (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: MATH 261 or MATH 265 with a Prerequisite: MATH 240 or 259 with a grade of 005 Allied Health Physics (3) CSU grade of C or better. C or better. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Corequisite: MATH 261 or MATH 265 Recommended: MATH 115. Physics 37 is the first semester of a three Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. semester calculus-level sequence in Designed for life science majors, Physics 66 is Designed for respiratory therapy majors, this introductory college Physics. Topics include the first semester of a two semester calculus- course is a specialized course designed to kinematics, vectors, laws of motion, work, level sequence in introductory college Physics. integrate selected physical principles and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, Topics include classical mechanics, energy concepts as an essential part of the working statics, universal gravitation, and fluid dynamics. and energy transfer, momentum, rotational knowledge of health care personnel. Throughout motion, oscillatory motion, mechanical waves the course, emphasis will be placed on the MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR PHYSICS 006, 007 and thermodynamics. Lab sessions include utilization of the scientific method in health care AND 037, 038, 039 AND 066 AND 067 COMBINED: quantitative and qualitative experiments and situations. Major topics covered include motion, MAXIMUM CREDIT: ONE SERIES. structured problems solving strategies through force, pressure, heat, light and sound. C-ID: PHYS 205 tutorials and conceptual activities. 006 General Physics I (4) UC:CSU 038 Physics for Engineers and MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR PHYSICS 006, 007 Prerequisite: MATH 240 or MATH 259 with a AND 037, 038, 039 AND 066 AND 067 COMBINED: Scientists II (5) UC:CSU MAXIMUM CREDIT: ONE SERIES. grade of C or better. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 037; and MATH 262 or Lecture/demonstration, 3 hours; laboratory, MATH 266 with a grade of C or better. C-ID: PHYS 105 3 hours. Recommended: MATH 263 or MATH 267 Physics 6 is the first semester of a two- Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 067 Physics with Calculus for Life semester, trigonometry-level sequence in Physics 38 is the second semester of a Science Majors II (5) UC:CSU general physics. This course covers topics in three semester calculus-level sequence in Prerequisite: PHYSICS 066; and MATH 265 or mechanics, heat and sound. Problem solving is introductory college Physics. Topics include MATH 261 with grades of C or better. an integral part of the course. Students majoring electric charge, electric fields, electric current, Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. in Physics, Engineering or Chemistry should DC circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic Designed for life science majors, Physics 67 take Physics 37, 38, and 39. Life Science induction, electromagnetic oscillations, AC is the second semester of a two semester majors requiring a year of calculus-based circuits, and Maxwell’s Equations. Concurrent calculus-level sequence in introductory physics should take Phys 66 and 67. enrollment in Math 263 or Math 267 or college Physics. Topics include electricity and MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR PHYSICS 006, 007 completion of the Calculus course sequence is magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometric AND 037, 038, 039 AND 066 AND 067 COMBINED: recommended before taking this class. optics, wave optics, relativity, quantum physics, MAXIMUM CREDIT: ONE SERIES. MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR PHYSICS 006, 007 atomic physics and nuclear physics. Lab AND 037, 038, 039 AND 066 AND 067 COMBINED: sessions include quantitative and qualitative C-ID: PHYS 105 MAXIMUM CREDIT: ONE SERIES. experiments and structured problems solving strategies through tutorials and conceptual C-ID: PHYS 210 007 General Physics II (4) UC:CSU activities. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 006 with a grade of C or better. 039 Physics for Engineers and MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR PHYSICS 006, 007 AND 037, 038, 039 AND 066 AND 067 COMBINED: Lecture/demonstration, 3 hours; laboratory, Scientists III (5) UC:CSU MAXIMUM CREDIT: ONE SERIES. 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 037 and MATH 262 or Physics 7 is the second semester of a two- MATH 266 with grades of C or better. C-ID: PHYS 110 semester, trigonometry-level sequence in Recommended: MATH 263 or MATH 267 general physics. This course covers topics Lecture, 4 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 185 Direct Study - Physics (1) CSU in electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern Physics 39 is the third semester of a three Prerequisite: None physics. Problem solving is an integral part semester calculus-level sequence in Lecture, 1 hour. of the course. Students majoring in Physics, introductory college Physics. Topics include Students will study Physics on a contract basis Engineering or Chemistry should take Physics oscillations, waves, sound, thermodynamics, under the direction of a supervising instructor. 37, 38, and 39. Life Science majors requiring a optics, special relativity, early quantum theory, year of calculus-based physics should take Phys quantum mechanics and models of the atom. 285 Direct Study - Physics (2) CSU 66 and 67. MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR PHYSICS 006, 007 Prerequisite: None MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR PHYSICS 006, 007 AND 037, 038, 039 AND 066 AND 067 COMBINED: Lecture, 2 hours. AND 037, 038, 039 AND 066 AND 067 COMBINED: MAXIMUM CREDIT: ONE SERIES. Students will study Physics on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor. MAXIMUM CREDIT: ONE SERIES. C-ID: PHYS 215 C-ID: PHYS 110 385 Direct Study - Physics (3) CSU Prerequisite: None Lecture, 3 hours. Students will study Physics on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.

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PHYSIOLOGY (PHYSIOL) 002 Modern World Governments PSYCHOLOGY (PSYCH) (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. 001 General Psychology I (3) UC:CSU  001 Introduction to Human Physiology Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. (4) UC:CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Note: Not open for credit to students who have This course examines the politics, policies, Lecture, 3 hours. had PHYSIOL 008 and 009. and governments of the modern world in terms This course is an introduction to the scientific Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 003 or 005 or 006 or of their institutions, ideologies, political habits study of behavior and mental processes, MICRO 020; and ANATOMY 001; and CHEM and foreign policies. Emphasis is placed on incorporating theories, concepts, and research 051 or 068 or 060 with grades of C or better. the governments of Great Britain, France and findings. Topics include the biological bases Recommended: ENGLISH 028, E.S.L. 008, or Germany. of behavior, gender and sexuality, human placement into ENGLISH 101; and MATH 114, C-ID: POLS 130 development, cognition and intelligence, MATH 115, or placement into MATH 125. consciousness, learning, memory, motivation Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 005 The History of Western Political and emotion, personality, social psychology, This course examines the function of cells,  psychological disorders, therapeutic treatments, tissues, and organs of these human systems: Thought (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. and applied psychology. integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, C-ID: PSY 110 endocrine, lymphatic/immune, and reproductive. Lecture, 3 hours. This course offers an introduction to the most Laboratory activities explore major physiological 002 Biological Psychology (3) UC:CSU important political theories and ideas from the principles.  time of the ancient Greeks to the present day. Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a C or better. MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR ANY COMBINATION The course explores the various relationships Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. OF ANATOMY 001, PHYSIOL 001, 008 OR 009 IS 8 and connections that exist between political UNITS. Lecture, 3 hours. theory and political practice. This course introduces the scientific study of C-ID: BIOL 120B C-ID: POLS 120 the biological foundation for behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Students 007 Contemporary World Affairs will examine the physiological, hormonal, and POLITICAL SCIENCE (3) UC:CSU neurochemical mechanisms of brain-behavior Prerequisite: None. relationships. The psychological phenomena (POL SCI) Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, Lecture, 3 hours. emotion, learning, memory, and psychological Note: State law imposes on all California State This course studies the relationships disorders will be addressed. This course also Universities certain graduation requirements in among modern nation-states, emphasizing explores historic scientific contributions and the areas of U.S. History, U.S. Constitution, and the nation-state system, international current research principles for studying brain- state and local government. Courses meeting diplomacy, international law, and international behavior relationships and mental processes, these requirements for the state universities organizations. The course examines the causes, including ethical standards for research. are listed in the TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS consequences, and methods of resolving C-ID: PSY 150 section. international conflicts as well as the impact of internal economic, political, and military factors 003 Personality and Social Development If you took a Political Science course outside of on foreign policy. California, see a counselor to make certain you (3) CSU meet the California state and local government C-ID: POLS 140 Prerequisite: None. graduation requirements. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. 385 Directed Study - Political Science Lecture, 3 hours. 001 The Government of the United (3) CSU This course is designed with an applied focus States (3) UC:CSU  Lecture, 3 hours. for students interested in how psychology is used in everyday life and is related to other Prerequisite: None. This course allows students to pursue Directed social sciences. The course surveys different Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Study in Political Science on a contract basis psychological perspectives and theoretical Lecture, 3 hours. under the direction of a supervising instructor. foundations and how these are applied across This is an introductory course about the U.S. a person’s life taking into account the influence political system. The course incorporates the of factors such as culture, gender, ethnicity, theory, structure, and functions of the national, historical cohort, and socio-economic status. state, and local governments. The course A broad understanding of how scientists, emphasizes political parties, interest groups, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply and the roles and functions of state and psychology is emphasized. national institutions. This course fulfills the state graduation requirement in the U.S. Constitution and state and local governments. C-ID: POLS 110

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011 Child Psychology (3) UC:CSU  017 The Exceptional Child (3) CSU 060 Stress Management (3) CSU Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. better. better. Offered Fall semester only. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. This course examines how stress influences our This introductory course examines the major This course offers students an opportunity to lives. Course topics include stress reduction, physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language study children who do not follow the normal relaxation techniques, time management, stress developmental milestones for children, both developmental process, such as autism management, psychophysiological factors, typical and atypical, from conception through spectrum, physical disability, intellectual the roles of health, exercise and nutrition, and adolescence. There will be an emphasis on disability, gifted, neurological and sensory occupational, personal, and age-related stress interactions between maturational processes impaired, emotional or behavioral disorders, issues. and environmental factors. While studying and children with communication disorders. developmental theory and investigative research The course materials include definitions, 074 Research Methods In The methodologies, students will observe children, classifications, causes, classroom practices and Behavioral Sciences (3) UC:CSU evaluate individual differences and analyze transition to adulthood. Prerequisite: PSYCH 001; and STAT 101 or characteristics of development at various MATH 227 with grades of a C or better. stages. 032 Psychology of Women (3) UC:CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None Lecture, 3 hours. 012 Adolescent Psychology (3) UC:CSU Recommended: E.S.L. 008. This course surveys various psychological Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a grade of C or Lecture, 3 hours. research methods with an emphasis on better. This course focuses on psychological issues research design, experimental procedures, Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. related to women. Topics include social descriptive methods, instrumentation, and Offered Spring semester only. construction of gender and gender identity the collection, analysis, interpretation, and Lecture, 3 hours. development. The effect of gender stereotypes reporting of research data. Research design and This course covers physical, social, emotional and gender role expectations on school, work, methodology will be examined through a review and cognitive development of adolescents family, and relationships are discussed. Gender of research in a variety of the subdisciplines of including male/female roles and stereotypes, differences in cognitive abilities, social and psychology. cross cultural differences in adolescence, and personality characteristics, and communication C-ID: PSY 200 psychological needs of the period and how styles are also covered. Cultural influences on they may be met. Lectures introduce major gender are integrated throughout the course. 075 Health Psychology (3) UC:CSU theories and research strategies in adolescent Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a grade of C or development and integrates applied aspects 041 Life-Span Psychology: From better. such as parent-adolescent conflict and Infancy to Old Age (3) UC:CSU Recommended: E.S.L. 008. adolescent substance use. Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a grade of C or Lecture, 3 hours. better.  This course examines psychological influences 013 Social Psychology (3) UC:CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. on health and illness. Topics include health Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a grade of C or Lecture, 3 hours. promoting behaviors; coping with stress and better. This course provides an overview, from resiliency; patient-provider communication; pain Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. a psychological perspective, of human and chronic health management; advanced Lecture, 3 hours. development from conception through death, and terminal illnesses; high frequency chronic This course considers individual human including biological and environmental disorders; and psychoneuroimmunology and behavior in relation to the social environment. influences. Theories and research of physical, immune related disorders. The power of the situation, other individuals, and cognitive, personality, and social development the social group will be examined. Emphasized are examined, as well as attention to 090 Introduction to Counseling (3) CSU topics include: aggression, prejudice and developmental problems. Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a grade of C or stereotypes, interpersonal relationships, better. attitudes and attitude change, the psychology 052 Psychological Aspects of Human Recommended: E.S.L. 008. of conformity, group phenomena, gender roles, Sexuality (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. cultural norms, person perception, and social Prerequisite: None This course examines various counseling cognition. Lecture, 3 hours. styles and techniques, and theoretical This course explores human sexuality from  foundations. Students will develop skills in the 014 Abnormal Psychology (3) UC:CSU a psychological perspective. Topics include understanding of developmental, non-directive, Prerequisite: PSYCH 001 with a grade of C or sexual anatomy, sexual behaviors, sexual psychodynamic, transactional and other better. arousal and response, gender identity, sexual approaches to individual and group counseling. Recommended: E.S.L. 008 or placement into orientation, love and attraction, relationships The characteristics of a workable counseling ENGLISH 101. and communication, pregnancy, contraception and guidance program and the techniques used Lecture, 3 hours. and pregnancy options, sexually transmitted to collect, record, interpret, and use guidance This course considers the major diagnostic, infections, sexual concerns and disorders, and data will be examined. The nature, purpose, etiologic, and treatment issues for a variety sexual abuse and coercion. objectives, and approaches to counseling in of categories of abnormal behavior and health, welfare, social service and rehabilitation psychological disorders. The course examines agencies will be discussed. disorders related to anxiety, stress, mood, schizophrenia, eating, substance abuse, memory and organic dysfunctions, and personality. Social, cultural, legal and ethical READING issues of psychopathology are included. (See Developmental Communication)

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014 Property Management (3) CSU 082 Field Work II (4) CSU REAL ESTATE (REAL ES) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 1 hour; field work, 6 hours. 001 Real Estate Principles (3) CSU This is a course in the management of income This course provides the opportunity to earn Prerequisite: None. producing properties, including residential, course credit for practical experience and Lecture, 3 hours. retail, offices, and industrial. The various kinds techniques learned in an internship with a Real estate principles provides a basic overview of income properties are analyzed, along with recreational agency or program. The student of the fundamentals of real estate, as well as, their management requirements including is entrusted with responsibility for planning, the background and terminology necessary for leasing, collections, tenant selection, record conducting and evaluating activities while under advanced study in specialized courses. This keeping, financial statements, fair housing laws, the supervision of qualified personnel. course must be completed prior to taking the evictions, maintenance, liability issues, and real estate salesperson’s licensing exam and the economics of selecting a particular type of 083 Field Work III (4) CSU is applicable toward the mandatory educational property for investment. An emphasis is also Prerequisite: None. requirements for the sales license. placed on sustainable environmental policies Lecture, 1 hour; field work, 6 hours. that may be put into place by management. This course provides the opportunity to earn 003 Real Estate Practices (3) CSU course credit for practical administrative Prerequisite: None. 021 Real Estate Economics (3) CSU experience and techniques learned through an Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: REAL ES 001 or REAL ES 007 internship in a recreational agency or program. This course deals with the day-to-day operations with a grade of C or better, or concurrent The student is entrusted with responsibility to in real estate brokerage, including listing, enrollment. supervise recreation aides and/or group leaders, prospecting, advertising, financing, sales Lecture, 3 hours. while under the direction of qualified personnel. techniques, escrow and ethics. It applies toward This course covers the fundamentals of mandatory requirement for the brokers license. economic trends and factors which affect the real estate market. Topics include urban RESPIRATORY THERAPY 005 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I (3) structural relationships, real estate market CSU analysis, supply and demand, economic (RESP TH) Prerequisite: None. forecasting, land use theory and problems of Lecture, 3 hours. sub-division. Also studied is the government’s Enrollment in all classes listed below except This is a study of real estate law including role in the economy and its influence upon the RESP TH 001 and RESP TH 002 limited to rights incident to property ownership and real estate market including the federal reserve students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy management, agency, contracts and their system, taxation and land use controls including Phase II program. All transcripts outside of application to real estate transfer, conveyancing, zoning, planning and fair housing legislation. LACCD must be submitted by November 1st probate proceedings, trust deeds, and This course satisfies the California Bureau of to validate corequisites in RESP TH 002 to foreclosures; recent legislation governing real Real Estate mandatory education requirement be considered for the acceptance pool. In estate transactions. The course applies to for the real estate brokers examination. the event that there are more applicants than the mandatory educational requirements for clinical space available, enrollment into the California real estate broker examination. 911-921-931-941 Cooperative clinical internship will be determined by active Education - Real Estate (1-4) CSU application date to LAVC. 007 Real Estate Finance I (3) CSU Real Estate is approved for Cooperative Work Prerequisite: REAL ES 001 or REAL ES 003 Experience Education credit. See Cooperative (Students must be formally admitted to Phase with a grade of C or better, or concurrent Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course II, the clinical phase of the Respiratory Therapy enrollment. description and credit limits. program which includes RESP TH 003, 004, Lecture, 3 hours. 005, 006, 007, 008, 011, 015, and 023. Consult This course covers the analysis of real estate DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, the Health Science Department for details.) For STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST financing, including lending policies and more information on the RT Program Application ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY problems in financing residential, apartment, ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. Process and Phase II requirements see pages commercial and special purchase properties. 92-93. Methods and sources of financing are emphasized. This course satisfies the California RECREATION (RECR) 001 Introduction to Respiratory Bureau of Real Estate mandatory education Therapy (1) requirement for the real estate brokers 081 Field Work I (4) CSU Prerequisite: None. examination. Prerequisite: None. (Offered in Fall and Spring Semesters) Lecture, 1 hour; field work, 6 hours. Lecture, 1 hour. 009 Real Estate Appraisal I (3) CSU This course provides the opportunity to earn Students will be introduced to the Respiratory Prerequisite: REAL ES 001 with a grade of C or course credit for practical experience and Therapy program and the profession of better. techniques learned as a recreation aide, camp respiratory therapy with emphasis on the Lecture, 3 hours. counselor or intern, working in a recreational duties, responsibilities, and qualifications This is an introductory course covering the agency or program. The course places an of a respiratory therapist. This includes an purposes of appraisals, the appraisal process emphasis on the development of outdoor introduction of current respiratory therapies and the different approaches, as well as leadership skills. and equipment used for patient treatment and methods and techniques used to determine the assessment. This course is also an introduction value of various types of real estate. Emphasis to the Respiratory Therapy program including is on residential and single unit property. This the schedule of courses, requirements, and course satisfies the California Bureau of Real expectations to be successful in completing an Estate mandatory education requirement for the Associates of Science degree in Respiratory real estate brokers examination. Therapy.

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002 Fundamentals of Respiratory 005 Application of Respiratory Therapy 011 Application of Respiratory Therapy Therapy (4) & Clinical Experience III (5) & Clinical Experience IV (5) Corequisites: ANATOMY 001 and PHYSIOL Prerequisites: RESP TH 004, 007 and 008 with Prerequisite: RESP TH 004, 007, and 008 with 001; CHEM 051; MICRO 020; PHYSICS 005 grades of C or better. grades of C or better. and REAL ES 001. Offered only in the Spring semester. Offered only in the Spring semester. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Laboratory, 15 hours. Laboratory, 15 hours. This course covers the fundamentals of This course includes laboratory and clinical This course includes laboratory and clinical respiratory therapy theory, application, and instruction in neonatal respiratory care. This instruction in the total assessment and treatment equipment. This final phase 1 respiratory course is the 4th clinical rotation with an emphasis of the respiratory patient. This is the 5th and includes lecture presentations and laboratory on critical care and an introduction to NICU’s. final clinical rotation. Students will be evaluated experiments using typical respiratory equipment. Students will be evaluated for competency for competency in applying comprehensive This lecture and laboratory experiments will in neonatal respiratory management and respiratory patient assessment, education, include using applied physics theories such as assessment in the laboratory and clinical and management in the laboratory and clinical gas laws and fluidics to explain and demonstrate setting. Course material includes neonatal setting. This course also presents pulmonary the principles of operation and therapeutic assessment, ventilator and airway management, function, EKG’s, arterial blood gas laboratory objectives of typical respiratory equipment. ECMO, Nitric oxide and surfactant therapies. testing as well as patient education, Pulmonary Students will submit applications to Phase 2 of This course also includes certification in Rehabilitation and home care. This course the Respiratory Therapy program while enrolled Neonatal Resuscitation (American Academy also covers advanced resuscitation skills & in RT 2. of Pediatrics). The acute treatment and clinical assessment for adult and pediatric patients assessment of the critical care neonatal and to prepare students for Advanced Cardiac 003 Applications of Respiratory Therapy pediatric are explained in detail and case Life Support (ACLS)t & Pediatric Advanced & Clinical Experience I (5) presentations are discussed. Life Support (PALS) certification courses. The Prerequisite: RESP TH 006 and RESP TH 015 acute treatments and clinical assessments of with grades of C or better. 006 Respiratory Physiology (4) the critical care, rehabilitation and home care Offered only in the Summer semester. Prerequisites: RESP TH 001 and 002 with respiratory patients are explained in detail and Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 12 hours. grades of C or better. case presentations are discussed. This course includes lecture, laboratory Corequisites: RESP TH 015. and clinical instruction in current respiratory Offered only in the Spring semester. 015 Introduction to Clinical therapies. This is the 2nd clinical rotation Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Experience (4) to the hospital with an emphasis on routine Cardiopulmonary physiology is presented in Prerequisite: RESP TH 001 and 002 and treatments. The students will be evaluated for detail. The material covered includes perfusion, PSYCH 001 all with grades of C or better. competency in the application of respiratory ventilation, diffusion, anatomy, cardiopulmonary Corequisite: RESP TH 006. therapies including clinical assessment, airway circulation, transport of blood gases and their Offered only in the Spring semester. clearance, Lung expansion, pharmacology, determination, and acid-base balance. These Laboratory, 12 hours. and airway management in the laboratory and topics will be presented and discussed in This first Phase 2 respiratory course provides clinical setting. The acute treatment and clinical lecture and laboratory and include case study laboratory and clinical instruction and assessment of the respiratory patient are presentations. experience to introduce the student to the explained in detail and case presentations are actual duties & responsibilities of a respiratory discussed. 007 Applied Medicine and Pathology (3) therapist. This 1st clinical rotation will introduce Prerequisite: RESP TH 003 and 006 with grades the students to the hospital environment. 004 Applications of Respiratory Therapy of C or better. Students will be evaluated for competency & Clinical Experience II (5) Corequisites: RESP TH 004. in application and assessment of infection Prerequisite: RESP TH 003 and RESP TH 006 Offered only in the Fall semester. control,clinical assessment, humidity, aerosol, with grades of C or better. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. and oxygen therapy in the laboratory and clinical Corequisite: RESP TH 007. This course covers the advanced physiology setting. Medical ethics, Privacy / HIPAA, patient Offered only in the Fall semester. and pathology necessary to understand the rights, sterilizations methods, medical gas and Laboratory, 15 hours. assessment of the patient and the treatment aerosol therapies are explained in detail and This course includes laboratory and of common cardiopulmonary diseases. Using case presentations are discussed. clinical instruction in mechanical ventilation evidence based medicine principles a patient’s management and assessment. This is the 3rd pathophysiological state will be discussed. 023 Advanced Respiratory clinical rotation with an emphasis on critical The management of diseases such as asthma, Pathophysiology (1) CSU care and ventilator patients. The students will COPD, ARDS, sleep disorders, pediatric Prerequisite: RESP TH 003 and 006 with grades be evaluated for competency in applying current disorders, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, of C or better. ventilator management and assessment skills lung injury, and communicable respiratory Corequisite: RESP TH 004, 007, and 008. in the laboratory and clinical setting. Invasive diseases will be presented and explained in Lecture, 1 hour. and noninvasive ventilation management, detail in lecture and laboratory and include case The advanced pathology, diagnosis, indications, parameters, terminology, strategies, study presentations and discussions. and treatment of the common diseases weaning techniques, and hazards are and disorders of the cardiovascular and presented. The acute treatment and clinical 008 Administrative Procedures of neuromuscular systems are presented in detail. assessment of critical care ventilator patients Respiratory Therapy (1) Techniques of labo­ratory evaluation and specific are explained in detail and case presentations Prerequisite: RESP TH 003 with grades of C or monitoring methods using case studies and are discussed. better. clinical simulations are presented and discussed Lecture, 1 hour. This class acquaints the student with the principles and practices involved in the supervision of a respiratory therapy department.

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911-921-931-941 Cooperative 004 Sociological Analysis (3) UC:CSU 019 Introduction to Social Services (3) Education - Respiratory Therapy (1-4) Prerequisite: Sociology 1. CSU CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101 Prerequisite: None. Respiratory Therapy is approved for and STAT 101. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Cooperative Work Experience Education credit. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. See Cooperative Education, page 99, for This course considers the logic of the scientific This course covers the history and development prerequisite, course description and credit limits. analysis of society and social institutions. of social and human services. A particular We will analyze the various methodological emphasis is placed on social work, case DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, tools utilized in social science research and STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST work, and urban generalists. We will explore ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY clarify basic social science issues. Topics institutions such as the welfare system, ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. include research design, conceptualization, community organizations, health care and measurement, sampling methodology, and Medicare. Social service work as a career, both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. including social work, urban generalists, SOCIOLOGY (SOC) Students will analyze specific data collected in counseling, addiction specialists, and their the field. qualifications are also covered. 001 Introduction to Sociology (3) C-ID: SOCI 120 UC:CSU  020 Directed Practice in Social Welfare Prerequisite: None. 011 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) (3) CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. UC:CSU  Prerequisite: None Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. This introductory course provides a set of Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. concepts and theories to describe and explain Lecture, 3 hours. This course provides a basic understanding of the social behavior of human beings and This course examines the definitions, history, the concepts, theories and practical experience organization of society. Students examine and experiences of ethnic and racial groups for working in the Human Services field. subjects such as culture, deviance, sexuality, in this country. Attention is given to Black, Students will complete a 40-60 hour field media, social stratification, and the institutions of Latino, Native American, Asian American, Arab placement at a community service agency the family, religion, education, politics, and the Americans, and white ethnic groups. Discussion outside of the class. Students will be assessed economy. includes the social, economic, and political on their participation in these field placements C-ID: SOCI 110 factors affect racial/ethnic group relations; the (e.g., child abuse prevention, sexual assault, sources of discrimination and prejudice; and elderly services, primary and secondary 002 American Social Problems (3) whether social equality between different groups education, homelessness, suicide prevention) and the application of course material as it UC:CSU  is possible. relates to their field work. Prerequisite: None. C-ID: SOCI 150 Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101.  Lecture, 3 hours. 021 Human Sexuality (3) UC:CSU 012 Marriage and Family Life (3) Prerequisite: None. Sociological concepts and theories are used to UC:CSU  describe and explain a range of social problems Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. that exist in the United States, such as issues Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. of prejudice, discrimination, suicide, drugs, This interdisciplinary course presents a Lecture, 3 hours. sociological and psychological introduction to crime, wealth and poverty, political radicalism This course deals with the family as a social and weapons of mass destruction. We will also human sexuality and human sexual behavior. institution, its structure and functions, including Topics include physiology, sex, gender, and analyze the effectiveness of attempted and historical changes, emerging patterns, and the potential solutions to these social problems. sexual orientation, physical and emotional influence of contemporary society and social response, sexual behavior, cultural and C-ID: SOCI 115 forces that shape the family such as race, class, behavioral issues, myths, misconceptions, gender and sexuality. dysfunction, and sexual coercion. 003 Crime and Delinquency (3) UC:CSU C-ID: SOCI 130  Prerequisite: None. 017 Introduction to Counseling (3) CSU Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. This course examines the nature of crime and This course is an introduction to methods, delinquency including theories of causation, major theories and techniques of counseling. types of adult and juvenile offenses, and efforts We will consider a variety of representative by society to cope with law violations. We will problems covering a wide range of settings also analyze programs for crime prevention, and multicultural perspectives. Topics include correction, and rehabilitation within the justice dysfunctional families, domestic violence, incest, system. crisis intervention, suicide prevention, drug and C-ID: SOCI 160 alcohol abuse, sociopathic personalities, school bullying, trauma, death and dying, serial killers, and the nature of neuroses and psychoses. Career planning issues are also considered.

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OTHER COURSES FOR YOUR AA IN SPANISH AND TO OBTAIN CREDIT IN HUMANITIES: Spanish 8 (2 units) Conversational Spanish Spanish 9 (3 units) Hispanic Civilization taught in English Spanish 12 (3 units) Contemporary Mexican DID YOU KNOW? Literature There is no prerequisite for SPANISH 1 or 35. Spanish 16 (3 units) Mexican Civilization If you possess sufficient knowledge of Spanish 25 (3 units) Spanish American Short Spanish, the prerequisite challenge will Story in Translation allow you to start your studies beyond Linguistics 1 (3 units) Introduction to Language SPANISH 1 or 35. and Linguistics

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025 Drugs and Culture (3) UC:CSU  086 Popular Culture (3) 003 Intermediate Spanish I (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None.  Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPANISH 002 with grade of C or Lecture, 3 hours. This course introduces students to the analysis better, or equivalent skill level. This course is a cross cultural study of mind- of the historical and current development and Lecture, 5 hours. altering drugs including alcohol, marijuana, emergence of American popular culture and This course provides a more intensive hallucinogens, ecstasy, methamphetamines, its relationship to social institutions, collective study of the Spanish language, including a cocaine, inhalants, and others. The social, behavior, and roles in people’s lives. Social, comprehensive review of grammar and the psychological, and biological effects of drug technological, political, and economic aspects study of advanced grammatical concepts, use are analyzed within a cultural and political of society are examined with regard to the idiomatic expressions and irregular structures. context and we will also consider the effects of adoption, maintenance, and changes in popular Emphasis is placed on developing fluency in drugs on the population for the user and non- culture, including the consumption of mass oral expression and facility in writing. Students user. Cultural aspects of drug use are examined media, fashion, music, consumerism and food. will read and discuss cultural and literary texts using class, race, and gender as mediating Distinction between popular culture and culture, in Spanish, and advance their knowledge of factors, as well as the values and norms placed mass culture, folk culture and its contribution to Spanish and Hispanic cultures and modern upon their use. Societal systems are examined society’s contemporary outlook is analyzed. developments in the Spanish-speaking world. to understand why substances are labeled as This is a web-enhanced course, requiring drugs. The economic, legal, and judicial systems students to access and perform online and their relations to the concepts of drug usage SPANISH coursework. are looked at in several societies. Emphasis is CREDIT GIVEN FOR EITHER SPANISH 036 OR placed upon methods of treatment and penalties 001 Elementary Spanish I (5) UC:CSU SPANISH 003, BUT NOT BOTH. attached to the violation of the norms on drug Prerequisite: None. usage. Lecture, 5 hours. C-ID: SPAN 200 This course introduces the student to basic 031 Sociology of Gender (3) UC:CSU  Spanish grammar and vocabulary. The focus is 004 Intermediate Spanish II (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. on the development of the four language skills:  Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with Prerequisite: SPANISH 003 or SPANISH 036 Lecture, 3 hours. special emphasis on communication in cultural with grade of C or better or equivalent skill level. This course focuses on gender, including the settings. It introduces the student to basic traits Lecture, 5 hours. development of the individual, the scripts that of Hispanic cultures in the U.S. and in Spanish- Students will further develop their writing and are learned in our culture, the comparative speaking countries. This is a web-enhanced communication skills in Spanish through the information from other cultures and other course requiring students to perform online study of representative Spanish and Latin times in our history, how people use gender in coursework. American literary and cultural works. The course focuses on analysis and discussion. It provides interpersonal relationships, and how gender C-ID: SPAN 100 structures society. A particular emphasis is a sustained study of grammar and vocabulary placed on the political, social and economic with emphasis on complex structures, stylistics, 002 Elementary Spanish II (5) UC:CSU and the use of idiomatic expressions. This status of women and men. Topics include the Prerequisite: SPANISH 001 or 022 with grade of social forces that help to shape the experience course may be offered as a web-enhanced or C or better, or equivalent skill level. hybrid course. Computer skills are required of women and men such as race, class, the Lecture, 5 hours. social construction of gender and sexuality. for accessing and performing online course This course completes the study of elementary materials and activities. C-ID: SOCI 140 grammar. It includes the reading of simplified texts with continued emphasis on aural and CREDIT IS GIVEN FOR EITHER SPANISH 4 OR SPANISH 037, BUT NOT BOTH. 084 SIMSOC: Simulated Society (1) written comprehension, oral expression, and Prerequisite: None. the writing of simple Spanish. Students will C-ID: SPAN 210 Lecture, 1 hours. continue the study of diverse Spanish and Students simulate a society, actively learning Hispanic cultures and modern developments in 005 Advanced Spanish Through Latin sociological concepts such as status, role, the Spanish-speaking world. This is a web- American Literature (5) UC:CSU  primary group, power, and hierarchy. The enhanced course, requiring students to access Prerequisite: SPANISH 004 or 037 with a grade game takes approximately 14 hours to play and perform online coursework. of C or better or equivalent skill level. and students have great fun learning about the C-ID: SPAN 110 Lecture, 5 hours. working of society and how societal structure This course surveys Latin American literature CREDIT GIVEN FOR EITHER SPANISH 035 OR and introduces the student to its major literary emerges from group dynamics and the SPANISH 002, BUT NOT BOTH. exchange of resources. movements through the study of prose, poetry and drama from representative authors. The students will learn to analyze the way the formal elements of literature contribute to its meaning, to analyze literature as a human experience, and to read through diverse the historical and cultural lenses of Latin America. It stresses literary analysis and discussion, as well as the writing of interpretive and analytical essays within the context of the literature and civilization of Latin America. Computer skills are necessary for accessing and performing coursework online. The course is conducted in Spanish.

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006 Advanced Spanish Through 025 Spanish American Short Story in 036 Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (5) Spanish Literature (5) UC:CSU  Translation (3) UC:CSU UC:CSU  Prerequisite: SPANISH 005 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: SPANISH 035 with a grade of C or better or equivalent skill level. Recommended: Placement into ENGLISH 101. better, or equivalent skill level. Lecture, 5 hours. Lecture, 3 hours. Lecture, 5 hours. This course surveys Spanish literature and Students engage in a survey of the Latin This is an intermediate Spanish course introduces the student to its major literary American short story grounded on the region’s designed to meet the needs of the fluent, movements through the study of prose, poetry historical, political, and cultural production from Spanish-speaking student. It advances the and drama from representative authors. The the nineteenth century up until the present time. study of grammar and complex vocabulary. students will learn to analyze the way the formal Students learn about key literary movements While it addresses all four skills in Spanish elements of literature contribute to its meaning, and authors, demonstrate understanding of the (speaking, listening, reading, writing), it focuses to analyze literature as a human experience, aesthetic and cultural specificity of the works on the development of reading and writing skills. and to read through diverse the historical and studied, and develop critical reading and writing It provides further study of Spanish and Latin cultural lenses of Spain. It stresses literary skills. American cultures and civilization. The course is analysis and discussion, as well as the writing conducted in Spanish. of interpretive and analytical essays within the 027 Cultural Awareness Through CREDIT IS GIVEN FOR EITHER SPANISH 036 OR context of the literature and civilization of Spain. Advanced Conversation (3) UC:CSU SPANISH 003, BUT NOT BOTH. Computer skills are necessary for accessing and Prerequisite: SPANISH 035 with a grade of C or C-ID: SPAN 220 performing coursework online. The course is higher, or equivalent skill demonstrated. conducted in Spanish. Lecture, 3 hours. 037 Composition and Conversation for This course is designed to improve oral, formal  009 Civilization of Spain (3) UC:CSU Spanish through class discussion, debates, and Spanish Speakers (5) UC:CSU Prerequisite: SPANISH 036 with a grade of C or Prerequisite: None. oral presentations for those students who have better. (Taught in English) some degree of proficiency in Spanish or are Lecture, 3 hours. heritage speakers. Through the use of a variety Lecture, 5 hours. This course further develops reading, writing, This course surveys the culture and civilization of texts, including short stories, newspapers and communication skills through the study of Spain from its origins to the present. It and magazines, essays, and specialized Web of representative topics, texts, and literary examines and analyzes contemporary Spanish pages, students explore contemporary cultural works from Spain and Latin America. It is society, traditions, popular culture, and way of topics in their political, economic, and social intended for heritage speakers of Spanish life and offers an overview of Spain’s history, context, while addressing the structural and who wish to increase their oral and writing geography, arts, and contributions to the lexical differences between formal and informal skills in the context of themes, topics , and Western world. Computer skills are necessary to Spanish. The course also promotes a greater the literary and cultural production of the US access coursework online. This course is taught awareness of the Spanish language in its Hispanic population. It focuses on text analysis, in English. historical, political, and social context. Included general academic writing, the honing of formal in the course are guest speakers, and/or presentation skills, and the sustained study 012 Contemporary Mexican Literature community service projects. of grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on (3) UC:CSU  complex structures. This course familiarizes Prerequisite: None. 035 Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (5) students with authentic texts written in different (Same as CHICANO 042) UC:CSU styles to provide a platform from which to Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. practice the presentational mode and various This course provides an introduction to the Lecture, 5 hours. rhetorical modes of writing, such as description, major historical events and literary movements This course is designed to address the needs narration, exposition, and argumentation. It also in Mexico, with a focus on 20th-century Mexican of the fluent, Spanish-speaking student. It prepares heritage speakers for the Advanced literature read in translation. The lectures, provides an introduction to written Spanish level in the AA degree and for upper-division readings and discussions are in English. with an emphasis on the acquisition of a solid major courses at four-year universities. Basic grammatical base, vocabulary enrichment and  computer skills required for accessing online 016 Mexican Civilization (3) UC:CSU spelling. While it addresses all four skills in activities. (Same as CHICANO 044) Spanish (speaking, listening, reading, writing), Prerequisite: None. it focuses on reading and writing. Readings CREDIT GIVEN FOR EITHER SPANISH 037 OR (Taught in English) include texts on the geography, customs and SPANISH 004, BUT NOT BOTH. Lecture, 3 hours. culture of Spain and Latin America. The course C-ID: SPAN 230 This course considers the significant elements is taught in Spanish. of pre-Columbian Mexican civilization, the CREDIT IS GIVEN FOR EITHER SPANISH 035 OR 048 Introduction to Spanish impact of the Spanish domination upon the SPANISH 002, BUT NOT BOTH. Translation I (3) CSU indigenous population and its influence upon Prerequisite: SPANISH 004 or 037 with a grade mores, art, and industry. It introduces the of C or better, or through demonstration of students to studies in the history, literature, appropriate skill level. art, and music of Mexico as they evolved from Lecture, 3 hours. colonial times to the present. The impact of the This course provides an introduction to basic Mexican Revolution upon all the Americas is translation theory with emphasis on advanced considered. It examines the present-day culture Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic of Mexican-Americans as influenced by their expressions. The focus is on English-to-Spanish Mexican heritage and life in the United States. translation of documents related to public The course is taught in English. services and community activities, as well as consumer-oriented texts such as commercial advertisements. Recommended for students whose career options require bilingual skills.

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063 Intermediate Spanish Conversion I 185 Directed Study - Spanish (1) CSU 101 Statistics for the Social Sciences (4) (2) UC:CSU 285 Directed Study - Spanish (2) CSU UC:CSU  Prerequisite: SPANISH 002 385 Directed Study - Spanish (3) CSU Prerequisite: STAT 100 or MATH 125 with a Lecture, 2 Hours. Prerequisite: Approval of project. grade C or better or equivalent. This course helps students to improve their Conference, 1 hour per unit. Lecture, 4 hours. conversational ability in Spanish by building This course allows the student to pursue This course focuses on data collection, on the oral communication skills acquired in Directed Study in Spanish on a contract basis hypothesis testing and predictive techniques Elementary Spanish. It focuses on discussions under the direction of a supervising instructor. to facilitate decision-making. Topics include of everyday experiences, current events, descriptive statistics; probability and sampling CREDIT LIMIT: A MAXIMUM OF 3 UNITS PER cinema, cultural readings with emphasis on SUBJECT IN DIRECTED STUDY MAY BE TAKEN distributions; statistical inference; correlation vocabulary-building and the use of idiomatic FOR CREDIT. and linear regression; analysis of variance, expressions, along with pronunciation practice. chi-square and t-tests; and application of UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ DIRECTED This is a web-enhanced class, requiring technology for statistical analysis including the STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, 285, AND 385 IN students to access coursework online. ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS interpretation of the relevance of the statistical NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER findings. Applications using data from disciplines SPANISH. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION. THESE UNITS including business, social sciences, psychology, SHOULD NOT BE USED TOWARD CALCULATION life science, health science, and education. OF THE MINIMUM 60 UNITS NEEDED FOR 064 Intermediate Spanish Conversion II ADMISSION TO THE UC. MATH 225, 227, STAT 1, 101 COMBINED, (2) UC:CSU MAXIMUM UC CREDIT, ONE COURSE. Prerequisite: SPANISH 003 or SPANISH 063. C-ID: SOCI 125, MATH 110 Lecture, 2 Hours. This course helps students to improve their SPEECH conversational ability in Spanish by building THEATER on the oral communication skills acquired in (See Communications Studies) Intermediate Spanish. It focuses on discussions Theater majors should take two of the following: of everyday experiences, current events, THEATER 301, 310, 315, 325, 450 cinema, cultural readings. The emphasis is on building mid-intermediate vocabulary, practice STATISTICS (STAT) Some courses in Theater are part of the Theater of idiomatic expressions, and further training in Family group and have enrollment limitations. (For Statistics see also MATH 227) pronunciation and intonation. This is a web- The group code appears under the title. See enhanced class, requiring students to access page 199-200 for more information. coursework online. 100 Foundations of Statistical Reasoning (4) NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF 100 Introduction to the Theater (3) Prerequisite: None SPANISH. UC:CSU Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequisite: None. This course serves as a prerequisite to 066 Advanced Conversion I (2) UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. Statistics 101 for non-physical science Prerequisite: SPANISH 004 or SPANISH 064. This survey course will foster a student’s majors and non-math majors. Taken by itself, Lecture, 2 Hours. appreciation of the historical and cultural Statistics 100 is not degree applicable, nor is In this course, students continue to improve their aspects of theater and the performing arts. The it a substitute for any degree-applicable Math conversational ability in Spanish by building course examines the duties and responsibilities or Statistics course. Basic algebraic methods on the oral communication skills acquired in of the various creative artists such as the are emphasized as they relate to statistics, Intermediate Spanish. It focuses on discussions director, actor, designers, and playwright and the including topics like percents, converting units, of everyday experiences, current events, process of creating live performance. evaluating expressions, solving equations, cinema, cultural readings with emphasis on and linear functions. Methods for the collection C-ID: THTR 111 advanced vocabulary-building and the use of and analysis of data will emphasize real-world idiomatic expressions, along with pronunciation application. Students will gain a foundation 110 History of the World Theater (3) practice. This is a web-enhanced class, for studying correlation, experimental and requiring students to access coursework online. UC:CSU descriptive study designs, sampling methods, Prerequisite: None. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF probability and the normal distribution, and Recommended: ENGLISH 101. SPANISH. measures of central tendency. Content includes Lecture, 3 hours. learning to interpret visual representations This course studies the history and development of data and analyzing various graphs and of theatre and drama, from the 5th century to tables. The sole purpose of this course is to the 17th century. From pre-civilization to the lead students to the graduation and transfer present day, theatre has served a variety of requirements of Statistics 101, as this course functions within different cultures and societies. alone does not fulfill requirements in the area Throughout history we can see how the theatre of Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative changes in response to the changing needs and Reasoning. Students will not meet math concerns of a given culture. Our goal for this competency credit as stated in E-79 for taking course is to help you begin to understand and this course. If students wish to proceed to higher articulate the relationship between theatre and level Mathematics courses, they would need to society. pursue the Mathematics pathway. C-ID: THTR 113

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112 History of World Theater II (3) 232 Play Production II (2) UC:CSU 272 Intermediate Applied Acting (3) UC:CSU (Theater Family T07) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview required. (Theater Family T02) Recommended: ENGLISH 101. Laboratory, 6 hours. Prerequisite: THEATER 270 with grades of C or Lecture, 3 hours. This course provides instruction and supervised better. This course covers the history of the student participation in the current play Required of all theater acting majors. development of theater, its plays and productions of the Theater Department. Areas Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. playwrights, structures and methods of staging of involvement include lights, sound, props, Students will continue to apply the principles and acting, from the English Restoration through wardrobe, acting, etc. Student must be available introduced in Theater 270: Beginning Acting the 21st Century. for performance schedules. to texts and roles that are increasingly more demanding and sophisticated. Scene and 114 Script Analysis (3) UC:CSU 233 Play Production III (3) UC:CSU monologue work will be drawn from realistic Prerequisite: None (Theater Family T07) contemporary plays as well as from the modern Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview required. classic repertory. Laboratory, 9 hours. THEATER 114 introduces students to in- C-ID: THTR 152 depth methods of reading, analyzing and This course provides instruction and supervised student participation at an advanced level in conceptualizing play scripts in a variety of 274 Advanced Applied Acting (3) genres and styles intended for production. the current play productions of the Theater UC:CSU Students investigate and apply techniques used Department. Areas of involvement include lights, (Theater Family T02) by directors, actors, designers, playwrights and sound, props, wardrobe, acting, etc. Student Prerequisite: THEATER 272 with grades of C or critics in their efforts to translate a text into a must be available for performance schedules. better. performance, to move imaginatively from the Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. page to the stage; students develop through 240 Voice and Articulation for the Building on the foundation of Theater 270 and hands-on creative projects and interpretive Theater (3) UC:CSU Theater 272, students in Advanced Applied presentations a thorough-going grasp of what (Theater Family T10) Acting will explore the challenges and joys of scripts mean to the professional theatre artist Prerequisite: None. working outside the realm of contemporary, and to the theatre-goer as distinct from other Designed for performing arts students. realistic drama; scene and monologue work may forms of literature. Lecture, 3 hours. be drawn from Greek and Roman comedy and C-ID: THTR 114 Students are introduced to the fundamentals of tragedy; medieval drama; Shakespeare and effective vocal production and the techniques of other Elizabethan playwrights; Racine, Corneille, 225 Beginning Direction (3) UC:CSU voice improvement as applied to the stage and Moliere; Restoration and 18th century comedy; (Theater Family T04) other media of theatrical performance. Through high comedy (Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward, Prerequisite: THEATER 114. basic vocal exercises and the practice and George Bernard Shaw); American musical Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory 2 hours. production of interpretative reading, students theater; modern and contemporary non-realistic Students are introduced to the art of directing investigate the principles of good speech, drama. for the stage through a series of in-class tasks, breathing and posture. A study is made of the lab projects and take-home assignments. As the physiological, psychological, and acoustical 275 Scene Study (2) UC:CSU culmination of the semester’s work, students factors determining vocal quality, force, rhythm (Theater Family T02) analyze and interpret a ten-minute play of their and pitch. Prerequisite: None. choosing, and, in collaboration with a team of Lecture, 1 hour; Laboratory, 2 hours. student actors, designers, management and 270 Beginning Acting (3) UC:CSU In this class, students engage in scene work crew, prepare a fully realized production of the (Theater Family T02) from plays that range across the entire spectrum play and present it before a live audience. Prerequisite: None. of dramatic literature--contemporary, classical, Required of all theater majors. and everything in between. The focus shifts from 227 Advanced Direction (3) UC:CSU Lecture, 3 hours. the actor’s individual approach to the actor as (Theater Family T04) Students are introduced to the art and craft collaborator. The aim is to engender the kind Prerequisite: THEATER 225 with a grade of C of acting, with a focus on freeing the actor’s of playing together that is at the heart of the or better. voice, body and mind to begin to realize the live theater experience, the kind of teamwork that delights audiences--who like to describe Laboratory, 6 hours. possibilities for creative expression. Topics Students apply the principles of directing for of study include: responding to impulse and the connection they see happening between the stage introduced in Theater 225 to dramatic working as an ensemble (through exercises, actors as ‘chemistry.’ In text analysis, tablework, texts which are more demanding, complex theater games, and improvisation); and the scenework, improvisation and exercise, the and sophisticated. As the culmination of the actor’s homework: researching a role, analyzing course will guide the student actor to identify semester’s work, students analyze and interpret a text, and breaking down a script from an and promote a rehearsal process which works to a full-length one-act play of their choosing, and, actor’s point of view. The semester-long create that connection. in collaboration with a team of student actors, investigation culminates in monologue work, scene study, audition technique, rehearsal 276 Actor's Workshop (3) UC:CSU designers, management and crew, prepare a (Theater Family T09) methods, and working with a director. fully realized production of the play and present Prerequisite: None. it before a live audience. C-ID: THTR 151 Laboratory, 6 hours. This course is conducted as an acting workshop in which students are assigned dramatic material designed to introduce them to specific performance presentation styles and encourage them to explore various performance trends.

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279 Musical Theater (2) UC:CSU 292 Rehearsals and Performances II (2) 315 Introduction to Theatrical Scenic (Theater Family T06) UC:CSU Design (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. (Theater Family T07) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview required. Lecture, 3 hours. This is a performance class which integrates Laboratory, 6 hours. This course provides an introduction to aspects the elements of voice, dance and acting as This course provides instruction and supervised of stage design and technologies, including required for performing in musicals. Emphasis is student participation at an intermediate level process, technique, and the collaborative placed on learning musical theater techniques in rehearsals and performances of a Theater nature of theater production artists. Emphasis and preparing successful audition material for Department production. Areas of involvement will be placed on vocabulary and the support musicals. include all roles needed to complete the areas of scene design, including the research rehearsal and performance process. Student and creation of properties and set dressings. 280 Musical Theater Workshop I (3) must be available for technical rehearsals and Extensive critique of work in progress is a major UC:CSU performance dates. part of the class. (Theater Family T06) Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview required. C-ID: THTR 191 317 Color and Design for the Theater (3) Laboratory, 9 hours. This course introduces the principles and 293 Rehearsals and Performances III (3) UC:CSU techniques of acting, singing and movement UC:CSU Prerequisite: None. required for the production of a musical theater (Theater Family T07) Lecture, 3 hours. performance presented before an audience. Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview required. This course acquaints students with the basic Laboratory, 9 hours. principles of design that govern all forms of visual expression emphasizing those used in the 281 Musical Theater Workshop II (3) This course provides instruction and supervised student participation at an advanced level theater. It also provides students with the ability UC:CSU to communicate in visual terms. (Theater Family T06) in the current rehearsals and performances Prerequisite: None. of a Theater Department production. Areas 325 Advanced Stage Craft (3) UC:CSU Laboratory, 9 hours. of involvement include all roles needed to Prerequisite: THEATER 301 with a grade of C This course emphasizes the principles and complete the rehearsal and performance or better. techniques of acting, singing and movement process. Student must be available for technical Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. required for the production of a musical theater rehearsals and performance dates. Students will be introduced to specialized topics performance presented before an audience at C-ID: THTR 191 of advanced stagecraft. Areas of concentration an advanced level. include an advanced level of painting 301 Stage Craft (3) UC:CSU techniques, set construction, set movement, Prerequisite: None. 282 Advanced Musical Theater (2) prop construction, backstage organization, Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. UC:CSU lighting hang and focus, and sound set up. This course is an introduction and laboratory (Theater Family T06) practice of technical theatre, including the Prerequisite: THEATER 279 with a grade of C or creation of scenic elements and solving the 342 Technical Stage Production II (2) better and audition and/or interview required. practical problems involved in all technical UC:CSU Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours. aspects of mounting a stage production. Areas Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview required. This course is an advanced performance class of concentration include painting techniques, set Laboratory, 6 hours. which further integrates the elements of voice, construction, set movement, prop construction, This course provides practical experience in the dance and acting as required for performing backstage organization, lighting hang and focus, application of production responsibilities in stage in musicals. Emphasis is placed on expanded and basic sound set up. management, house management, lighting, repertoire in both vocal and dance performance. sound, special effects, scenic construction, C-ID: THTR 171 painting, designing, and running crews. 291 Rehearsals and Performances I (1) C-ID: THTR 192 UC:CSU 310 Introduction to Theatrical Lighting (Theater Family T07) (3) UC:CSU 405 Costume Design (3) UC:CSU Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview required. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Laboratory, 3 hours. Recommended: THEATER 317. Lecture, 3 hours. This course provides instruction and Lecture, 3 hours. Students will study costume design for the supervised student participation in rehearsals This course is an introduction to the study and stage. This course includes a survey of the basic and performances of a Theater Department execution of theatrical stage lighting and sound, silhouettes and terminology of historical periods production. Areas of involvement include all with emphasis on equipment, control, and their and an introduction to shop procedures along roles needed to complete the rehearsal and relationship to design. Practical experience and with the beginning principles and techniques performance process. Student must be available problem solving in lighting are highlighted. of design including character analysis, figure for technical rehearsals and performance dates. C-ID: THTR 173 drawing and rendering sketches for theatrical C-ID: THTR 191 productions.

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411 Costuming for The Theater (3) 911-921-931-941 Cooperative 032 Machine Shop Practice III (3) UC:CSU Education - Theater (1-4) CSU Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None Theater is approved for Cooperative Work Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours. Experience Education credit. See Cooperative Provides extended training to increase This course surveys theatrical costuming as Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course knowledge and skills in the operation of a craft and design art. It introduces design description and credit limits. machine tools and accessory equipment. Abrasives and their applications are discussed. principles, research methods, pattern and DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, construction techniques, sewing equipment STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST Includes use of precision grinding equipment. usage and maintenance, and the functions of ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY Close tolerance work and precision inspection is costume personnel in production work. Lab work ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. emphasized. may include assignments on current department productions. 911-921-931-941 Cooperative C-ID: THTR 174 TOOL AND Education - Tool and Manufacturing Technology (1-4) 450 Beginning Stage Make-Up (3) MANUFACTURING Tool and Manufacturing Technology is approved UC:CSU for Cooperative Work Experience Education Prerequisite: None. TECHNOLOGY (T&M) credit. See Cooperative Education, page 99, for prerequisite, course description and credit limits. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. 027 Basic Machine Shop Theory and Techniques and practices of theatrical makeup Practice (4) DURING THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, design and application. Facial analysis, Prerequisite: None. STUDENTS SHALL BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST glamour, aging of the face, beards, stylized, and ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE IN A U.S. REGIONALLY Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours. ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. impersonation makeups are performed by the Provides an introduction to the fundamentals student on their own face. Topics include the of machine shop theory and practice. use of makeup for film and television. Concentration on setting up and operation of C-ID: THTR 175 engine lathes. Includes precision measurement, layout, drilling and milling operations. Prescribed 451 Advanced Stage Make-Up (3) study and projects are designed to give UC:CSU experience with five basic machine tools, Prerequisite: THEATER 450 with a grade of C Engine Lathes, Vertical Mills, Horizontal Mills, or better. Pedestal Grinders and Surface Grinders. This Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. course is the basis for entry into many trade This course consists of continued study of the areas from machinist to numerical control. art of make-up with emphasis on advanced techniques. Students will engage in practical 030 Machine Shop Practice I (3) applications of specialized makeups including Prerequisite: None. researched and detailed 2 dimensional work as Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. well as an introduction to life casting, hair and Concentration on 3 axis Horizontal and Vertical wig prep, and ventilating. Milling Machines setup and operations. Includes fly-cutting, drilling, gang milling, contour and 185 Directed Study - Theater (1) CSU angular surfacing operations. Emphasis on 285 Directed Study - Theater (2) CSU speeds, feeds, cutter selection and applications. Surface grinding operations maintaining 385 Directed Study - Theater (3) CSU flatness, parallelism and finish to a high degree Prerequisite: None. of accuracy. Heat treatment, case-hardening Conference, 1 hour per unit. and hardness testing is included. This course allows students to pursue Directed Study in Theater on a contract basis under the direction of the supervising instructor. 031 Machine Shop Practice II (3) Prerequisite: None. Credit limit: A maximum of 3 units per subject in Directed Study may be taken for credit. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 5 hours. Continues training to increase knowledge and UC CREDIT FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY/ skills in the operation of machine tools and DIRECTED STUDY COURSES NUMBERED 185, accessory equipment. Includes use of optical 285, AND 385 IN ANY DEPARTMENT IS NOT comparator, precision measuring instruments AUTOMATIC; CREDIT IS CONTINGENT ON UC CAMPUS EVALUATION AFTER APPLICATION AND and other high precision layout and inspection ADMISSION. THESE UNITS SHOULD NOT BE USED equipment. Requires close tolerance work with TOWARD CALCULATION OF THE MINIMUM 60 different types of machines, machine tools and UNITS NEEDED FOR ADMISSION TO THE UC. material used in industry.

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BASIC SKILLS (BSICSKL) 111CE 21st Century Employability 115CE 21st Century Employability Skills: Adaptability (0) Skills: Resilience (0) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. 006CE Review of Basic English (0) Lecture, 9 hours. Lecture, 9 hours. Prerequisite: None. This course is the first of the professional This course is the eighth of the professional Laboratory, 18 hours. competencies outlined in the New World Work competencies outlined in the New World of Work Students will be required to write summaries, 21st Century Skills list. This course focuses 21st Century Employability Skills list. The course evaluations, and analyses of academic texts and on helping students be aware of and positively focuses on teaching students the capabilities, to pose and answer critical questions of both respond to change in the workplace. Students skills, and self-care practices that contribute to visual and verbal texts. will learn how to cope with uncertain, new, resilience. This will enable students to develop and rapidly changing conditions on the job as and build up their resilience so that they are 108CE 21st Century Employability well as how to adapt to different personalities, ready to meet challenges at work, at home, and Skills: Entrepreneurial Mindset (0) communication styles, and cultures. other areas of their life. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 9 hours. 112CE 21st Century Employability This course is the sixth of the professional competencies outlined in the New World of Skills: Social/Diversity Awareness (0) Prerequisite: None. Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The 116CE 21st Century Employability Lecture, 9 hours. course focuses on the primary attributes of an Skills: Communication (0) This course is the tenth of the professional entrepreneurial mindset and its importance Prerequisite: None. competencies outlined in the New World Work in the workplace. Students will understand Lecture, 9 hours. 21st Century Skills list. The course focuses the importance of developing self-motivation, This course is the fourth of the professional on the importance of developing sensitivity risk-taking, and innovative thinking skills that competencies outlined in the New World of to differences in background, beliefs, gender, would help build relationships with existing Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The sexual orientation, ethnicity, and age in the organizations or assist in setting up their own course focuses on helping students understand workplace. Students will engage in professional business opportunities. the importance of communication skills in the and interpersonal skills that enable them to workplace. Students will have the opportunity establish rewarding relationships with diverse 109CE 21st Century Employability to develop workplace-related writing skills, individuals and groups. verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and Skills: Analysis/Solution Mindset (0) passive and active listening skills that will enable Prerequisite: None. 113CE 21st Century Employability them to act professionally and empathically in Lecture, 9 hours. the workplace. This course is the second of the professional Skills: Collaboration (0) Prerequisite: None. competencies outlined in the New World of Lecture, 9 hours. Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The 117CE 21st Century Employability This course is the fifth of the professional course focuses on helping to give students Skills: Digital Fluency (0) competencies outlined in the New World Work ideas regarding how to solve problems and Prerequisite: None. 21st Century Skills list. The course focuses on building a sense of motivation around having a Lecture, 9 hours. building collaboration and leadership models solution mindset. This course is the fifth of the professional in the workplace. Students will focus on competencies outlined in the New World of developing skills that enable them to respect 110CE 21st Century Employability Work 21st Century Employability Skills list. The people’s differences, resolve conflicts, and find course focuses on helping students understand Skills: Empathy (0) commonality that enhances the workplace. the importance of digital literacy and gaining a Prerequisite: None. basic understanding of computer, tablet, smart Lecture, 9 hours. 114CE 21st Century Employability phone hardware and software, and how they This workshop is the sixth of the professional work in the workplace. Students use online competencies outlined in the New World Work Skills: Self-Awareness (0) Prerequisite: None. tools such as Google and YouTube to find data, 21st Century Skills list. The workshop focuses Lecture, 9 hours. information, answer a question, or help solve on building empathy in the workplace. Students This course is the second of the professional a problem and determine the “usefulness” and will focus on understanding the difference competencies outlined in the New World “truthfulness” of sources. They will also use between empathy and sympathy and developing Work 21st Century Skills list. This course social media tools in their job search and identify good communicative skills that build positive focuses on helping students understand the steps to create a positive and professional verbal/nonverbal trust in the workplace. importance of self-awareness in the context of online presence. Students will also understand the importance of social awareness. Students will focus on work developing social and vocational relationships opportunities that would be a good match for that create a positive and productive work personal strengths and skills. Students will environment. learn how to improve professional manner by learning guidelines or rules of the work setting, such as appropriate clothing and ways of communicating.

Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 183 CONTINUING EDUCATION NONCREDIT COURSE SEQUENCE FOR ESL ESL AND CIVICS ENGLISH AS A ENGLISH AS A ESLCVS 015CE SECOND LANGUAGE SECOND LANGUAGE ESL and Civics Intermediate High ESL NC 017CE (SPEECH) English as a Second Language-6 Intermediate High ESL NC 24CE English as a Second Language ESLCVS 014CE Speech II ESL and Civics-5 Intermediate ESL NC 016CE English as a Second Language-5 Intermediate ESL NC 23CE English as a Second Language ESLCVS 013CE Speech I ESL and Civics-4 Intermediate Low ESL NC 015CE English as a Second Language-4 Intermediate Low ESLCVS 012CE ESL and Civics-3 Beginning High ESL NC 009CE English as a Second Language-3 Beginning High ESLCVS 011CE ESL and Civics-2 Beginning ESL NC 008CE English as a Second Language-2 Beginning ESLCVS 010CE ESL and Civics-1 Beginning Low ESL NC 007CE English as a Second Language-1 Beginning Low

ESL NC 006CE English as a Second Language-0 Literacy Level

Offered during Summer and Winter Sessions ESL NC 002CE English as a Second Language Beginning II

ESL NC 001CE English as a Second Language Beginning I

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND 008CE English as a Second 017CE English as a Second Language – 2 (0) Language - 6 (0) LANGUAGE (ESL NC) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 12 hours. Lecture, 12 hours. This is an open-entry open-exit course that This is an open-entry open-exit course which 001CE English as a Second emphasizes listening/speaking skills and emphasizes listening/speaking skills and Language Beginning I (0) reading/writing skills at a beginning level. The reading/writing skills at a high-intermediate Prerequisite: None. focus of the course is on comprehending and level. This class focuses on understanding Lecture, 3 hours. engaging in extended conversations related to and engaging in extended conversations, This is an open-entry, open-exit course that familiar contexts, such as health, employment, discussions, and lectures. Students also learn emphasizes listening/speaking and reading/ and community resources. Students read simple to give brief impromptu oral presentations. writing skills at a beginning level. The focus of adapted narrative and descriptive passages and Students read authentic material and identify the course is on understanding and participating use basic grammatical structures to write short, the main idea, supporting details, vocabulary in basic communication and conversation skills clearly organized paragraphs and messages. development, and inferences. They focus in routine social situations. Students read simple on developing organization patterns for passages, and generate and write sentences 009CE English as a Second compositions and essay writing including related to basic communications, housing, food, organization, sentence structure, and the writing health, and emergencies. Language – 3 (0) Prerequisite: None. process. 002CE English as a Second Lecture, 12 hours. This is an open-entry open-exit course that 023CE English as a Second Language Beginning II (0) emphasizes listening/speaking and reading/ Language Speech I (0) Prerequisite: None. writing skills at a beginning-high level. The focus Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 3 hours. of the course is on comprehending and using Lecture, 6 hours. This is an open-entry, open-exit course that more complex spoken and written English skills. This is an open-entry open-exit course that is a continuation of ESL 1CE. The emphasis Students participate in increasingly extended emphasizes listening/speaking, grammar, and of the course is on listening/speaking and conversations on topics beyond survival needs, pronunciation skills at an intermediate low level. reading/ writing skills at a beginning level. such as family responsibilities. Students will The focus of the course is on comprehending Students will learn skills so they may understand develop skills to understand short reading and developing listening and speaking on and participate in basic communication and passages and differentiate between fact and topics in social and academic environments. conversation skills in routine social situations. opinion with some accuracy as well as write Students also learn to give brief prepared Students read simple passages, and generate clear and well-organized paragraphs. oral presentations. Students will focus on and write sentences related to transportation, practicing pronunciation skills for better oral employment, community resources, clothing, communication and developing rhythm, stress, and interpersonal communication. 015CE English as a Second Language - 4 (0) and intonation patterns of English conversation Prerequisite: None. 006CE English as a Second 024CE English and a Second Language – 0 (0) Lecture, 12 hours. This is an open-entry/open-exit course which Language Speech II (0) Prerequisite: None. emphasizes listening/speaking skills and Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 12 hours. reading/writing skills at an intermediate- low Lecture, 6 hours. This is an open-entry open-exit course that level. This class focuses on understanding This is an open-entry open-exit course that emphasizes listening/speaking skills and increasingly extended conversations, emphasizes listening/speaking, grammar, and reading/writing skills at a literacy level. The discussions or lectures, and speaking about pronunciation skills at an intermediate level. focus of the course is on basic survival English familiar topics. Students read authentic The focus of the course is on understanding skills, English sound/symbol correspondence, material and identify the main idea and make and engaging in increasingly extended and reading and writing of simple English simple inferences. They focus on developing conversations, discussions, and lectures. sentences. basic paragraph skills including organization, Students also learn to give brief impromptu oral sentence structure, and the writing process. presentations. Students focus on practicing 007CE English as a Second more complex pronunciation skills for better oral Language – 1 (0) 016CE English as a Second communication as well as developing rhythm, Prerequisite: None. Language - 5 (0) stress, and intonation patterns of English Lecture, 12 hours. Prerequisite: None. conversation. This is an open-entry, open-exit course that Lecture, 12 hours. emphasizes listening/speaking and reading/ This is an open-entry open-exit course which writing skills at a beginning-low level. The emphasizes listening/speaking skills and focus of the course is on understanding and reading/writing skills at an intermediate level. participating in basic communication and This class focuses on comprehending and conversation skills in routine social situations. developing listening and speaking skill on Students read simple passages and generate increasingly complex social and academic and write sentences related to housing, food, topics. Students read authentic material and health, transportation, employment, and other identify the main idea, supplementary details, resources. vocabulary development, and inferences. Students also learn to give brief prepared oral presentations. They focus on developing basic patterns for paragraph and essay writing including organization, sentence structure, and the writing process.

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ESL CIVICS (ESLCIVICS) 015CE ESL and Civics 6 (0) 022CE School, Work and Family Prerequisite: None. Balance (0) Lecture, 3 hours. Prerequisite: None 010CE ESL and Civics 1 (0) This is an open-entry/open-exit course. This Lecture, 12 hours. Prerequisite: None. course is intended for English speakers at This course will address issues related to Lecture, 1 hour. skill level 6, as recommended. Intermediate today’s modern family. Roles and responsibilities This is an open-entry/open exit course. This high listening, speaking, reading and writing of family members will be discussed. Setting course is intended for beginning English skills are emphasized. Learners engage in reasonable expectations on family members and speakers at skill level 1, as recommended. discussions and written assignments. The focus learning to structure daily life will be discussed. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing of the course is on the role of state and local The importance of clear family routines and skills are emphasized. Learners engage in governments, the U.S. electoral process, and boundaries with be explored. Understanding discussions on living in the United States, living and working in the U.S. family and child development stages will be housing issues, and U.S. history (Colonies, Bill reviewed. Creating a plan for a safe, stable of Rights, and Founding Fathers). family environment will be developed. The OLDER ADULTS (OLD ADL) importance of cultural beliefs and parenting 011CE ESL and Civics 2 (0) styles will be discussed. Personal parenting Prerequisite: None. 501CE Community Chorus (0) goals will be set as well as appropriate goal Lecture, 1 hour. Prerequisite: None. setting strategies for children. Family stressors This is an open-entry/open-exit course. This Laboratory: 3 hours. will be identified and community resources and course is intended for beginning English This course provides the opportunity for supports will be explored. speakers at skill level 2, as recommended. members of the community to participate in the Speaking, listening, reading, and writing rehearsal and performance of choral music in an skills are emphasized. Learners engage in ensemble setting. discussions on issues related to employment, SUPERVISED LEARNING job interviewing, and United States history and 721CE Community Orchestra (0) government (First Government, Constitution, ASSISTANCE (TUTOR) Prerequisite: None Branches of Government). Laboratory, 2 hours. 001T Supervised Learning Assistance This course is intended for older adults of (0) 012CE ESL and Civics 3 (0) intermediate ability on a string, woodwind, brass Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. or percussion instrument. The class explores Laboratory, 20 hours. Lecture, 1 hour. the varied repertoire for orchestra. Weekly This is an open-entry/open-exit course. This Students will receive tutoring in designated rehearsals prepare the student to participate in subject areas in various tutoring labs on course is intended for beginning English public performances each semester. speakers at skill level 3, as recommended. campus. Cumulative progress and attendance Speaking, listening, reading, and writing records will be maintained for this non-credit, 751CE Community Wind Ensemble (0) skills are emphasized. Learners engage in open entry course. Prerequisite: None discussions on city, county, and community Laboratory, 2 hours. services and topics related to United States This course is intended for older adults of history (Civil War and Civil Rights Movement). intermediate ability on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. The class explores the 013CE ESL and Civics 4 (0) varied repertoire for wind ensemble and concert Prerequisite: None. band. Weekly rehearsals prepare the student Lecture, 3 hours. to participate in public performances each This is an open-entry/open-exit course. This semester. course is intended for English speakers at skill level 4, as recommended. Intermediate low listening, speaking, reading, and writing PARENTING skills are emphasized. Learners engage in discussions on education and early United 021CE Family Development and States history (Declaration of Independence, First Four Presidents, Constitution). Communication (0) Prerequisite: None 014CE ESL and Civics 5 (0) Lecture, 12 hours. This class is designed for students Prerequisite: None. to explore the complex nature of the Lecture, 3 hours. family. Understanding family roles and cultural This is an open-entry/open-exit course. This beliefs is an integral part of this class. Family course is intended for English speakers at skill communication styles and good communication level 5, as recommended. Intermediate listening, strategies are reviewed and practiced. Positive speaking, reading, and writing skills are parenting skills are taught and reviewed. emphasized. Learners engage in discussions A notebook of community resources for and written assignments on becoming work strengthening families is created. ready, workplace safety, and interactions with co-workers, as well as the judicial branch of government and national symbols and holidays.

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 132CE Entertainment Business (0) 154CE Gig Economy Careers in Prerequisite: None. Entertainment - The First Assistant (VOC ED) Lecture, 4 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. Director and Managing the Creative Students will learn about the fundamentals of Environment on Set (0) the business of entertainment, with an emphasis Prerequisite: None. on finding work in this industry, as well as how Lecture, 9 hours. 096CE Blueprint for Workplace to beneficially navigate emerging entertainment Success (0) The Post Production Process offers one of the occupations in light of recent changes to the most immediate paths into the entertainment Prerequisite: None. Law. The class will also give a brief overview of Lecture, 2 hours. industry and features many relatively new Intellectual Property Law, including, Copyright, jobs. The Digital Imaging Technician is a This class is designed to provide students with Trade Secrets and Rights of Publicity. The the necessary tools and skills to develop an bridge position between physical production approach for this class will be explaining key and post production. This comparatively new understanding of themselves in the context of concepts that occur with the 6 phases that most the workplace and assist them in the creation position offers a potential gateway to the entire entertainment projects go through (see § II.1, post production process and offers many of a workplace portfolio (or “blueprint”). infra) and the correlative Contract, Intellectual Topics covered include self-discovery, time jobs pathways in the technical area, which is Property and key deal points that occur within also the most immediately high-paying of the management, job market realities, workplace this foundational model. Assignments will skills, effective communication, contacting sectors. Sound, visual effects, and achieving include introduction to exemplar contracts and are constantly shifting opportunities. These employers, interview preparation, getting hired, clauses. and maintaining employment. jobs provide long-term career stability but also require a strong proficiency in technology and 152CE Gig Economy Careers in 098CE 30 Ways to Shine as a New an ability to be adept at rapid changes in job Entertainment - The Development descriptions and duties. Employee (0) Department (0) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. 155CE Gig Economy Careers in Lecture, 0.67 hours. Lecture, 9 hours. This course is designed to provide new and Entertainment - Business Aspects (0) The Development Process is a cornerstone Prerequisite: None. incumbent workers “30 Ways to Shine as a of the entertainment industry and touches on New Employee” and increase their level of Lecture, 9 hours. all areas of the front office: project creation, The Entertainment Industry has always been effectiveness with workplace customer service packaging, response to script changes and colleague relations. The topics will include based on the "gig economy" where craftspeople based on budget and logistics, handling test move from job to job rather than maintaining a achieving workplace goals, understanding marketing results, and creating an effective workplace culture, being a team player, utilizing long-term career at one particular corporation. marketing campaign. Career pathways include However, the gig economy provides many positive attitude, and formulating balance the development department, production between home and work. unique challenges to both incoming and management, legal and business affairs, talent incumbent workers in terms of job acquisition, management, and promotions/marketing. Learn networking, financial planning, and long 114CE Microcomputer Literacy 1 (0) how these processes influence the creative Prerequisite: None. term overall strategies. Discover the ways to process. successfully navigate an entrepreneurial career. Laboratory, 2 hours. This open-entry/open-exit course familiarizes 153CE Gig Economy Careers in students with computer workplace skills. 158CE Jewish Non-Profit Work (0) Students will be exposed to a demonstration of Entertainment - The First Assistant Prerequisite: None. word processing and the Internet. Director (0) Lecture, 3 hours, Laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: None. Students will learn about the fundamentals 115CE Microcomputer Literacy 2 (0) Lecture, 9 hours. of the scope of work for Jewish nonprofits, Prerequisite: None. The first assistant director during the production including temples, community and faith-based process is a "set producer" who coordinates entities. The approach for this class will be Laboratory, 2 hours. This open-entry/open-exit course will help to every physical aspect of production in order explaining key concepts that drive most familiarize students with basic spreadsheet to allow the director to achieve their creative management decisions for non-profits, as well and PowerPoint applications. Students will vision. Being an effective first assistant director as providing a solid grounding in Jewish studies distinguish between basic commands including: requires a knowledge of every department as that informs the program management and saving, deleting rows, and editing. The course well as the language needed to communicate delivery of services typically provided by Jewish will also cover the use of PowerPoint and its effectively. Understanding the role of the first non-profits. basic functions. assistant director duties is key to every aspect of physical production.

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159CE Entertainment Business - 423CE Introduction to Insurance (0) Contracts & Negotiation (0) Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 10 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Lecture, 4 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. Students will learn about the fundamentals Students will apply the fundamentals of of the insurance industry, with a focus on the entertainment contracts learned in 132CE property/casualty insurance market(s), in order and undertake real-world analyses of specific to encourage students to seek further training contracts and negotiating clauses in the same to in order to prepare them to work in one or various situations that students will face in either more of the fields of insurance (e.g., Sales, searching for employment in the entertainment Administration, Agent Training, Insurance industry or in their work in the entertainment Adjusting). industry so as to how to beneficially navigate emerging entertainment occupations in light 424CE Fundamentals of Insurance - of recent changes to the Law. The approach Property/Casualty and Health (0) for this class will be delving into how key Prerequisite: None. concepts that occur with the 6 phases that Lecture, 5 hours; laboratory, 7 hours. most entertainment projects go through (see § Students will learn about the specifics of the II.1, infra) are addressed by specific contracts property/casualty insurance and then move on and contract-related issues (e.g., union and to the life, health and reinsurance markets, all guild requirements). Assignments will analyze with a focus on encouraging students to seek contractual language in light of current/emerging further training in order to prepare them to work best commercial practices. in one or more of the fields of insurance (e.g., Sales, Administration, Agent Training, Insurance 284CE Fundamentals of Robotics and Adjusting). Programmable Controllers (0) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 6 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. This noncredit course covers designing, building and programming robots and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Hands on activities and projects will introduce students to basic robotic concepts, mechatronics and software development as they design, construct and program an autonomous robot and PLC. Students will learn while doing the activities and projects relevant to “real world” applications that use robotic control. RSLogix Allen-Bradley, industry standard ladder logic diagram, programming software will be used.

285CE Practical Robotics and Programmable Controllers (0) Prerequisite: None. Lecture, 6 hours; laboratory, 6 hours. This noncredit course is a second more advanced robotics certification class where students will build and explore robots brain and hardware. Hands on projects and activities will include a combination of mechanics, electronics and problem solving. Students will learn by designing and building advanced robotics projects using the Parallax Boe-Bot robot. The mechanical principles, computer program listing, and electronic circuits, that students will use, will be similar and sometimes the same as "real world" industrial robotics applications. Navigation using numerous sensor inputs, feedback and various control techniques, and navigation using programmed artificial intelligence will be applied.

188 Los Angeles Valley College | General Catalog | 2020-2021 ACADEMIC POLICY OPEN ENROLLMENT Directory Information includes the student’s name, city of residence, date of birth, major field of study, participation in Unless specifically exempted by law, every course for which officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of State aid is claimed is fully open to any person who has been members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and admitted to the college and who meets the appropriate academic awards received, and the most recent previous educational prerequisites. agency or institution attended by the student. Directory Information about any student currently attending the college may be released or withheld at the discretion of the Records Officer. HOW TO ENROLL 1. File an application online and receive an appointment to No Directory Information will be released regarding any student enroll. who has notified the Records Officer in writing that such information shall not be released. 2. See Register for Classes Online on page 16 for instruction on how to enroll online, or by coming to the college in person. All inquiries regarding student records, Directory Information, and policies for records access, release, and challenge should be 3. If you miss your registration appointment, you may still directed to the Records Officer via the Admissions Office. register for classes anytime AFTER your scheduled appointment. Students have the right to file a complaint with the United States Department of Education concerning alleged violations of Federal and State laws governing student records. STUDENT RECORDS AND DIRECTORY INFORMATION UNITS OF WORK/STUDY LOAD STUDY LOAD LIMITATIONS The Los Angeles Community College District, in compliance with Federal and State law, has established policies and procedures Maximum unit requirements are as follows: governing student records and the control of personally identifiable information. The Los Angeles Community College Fall/Spring Semesters District recognizes that student records are a confidential matter between the individual student and the college. At the same 1. The maximum study load is 19 units during a regular time, the District has a responsibility, to fulfill public information semester. The normal class load for students in the Fall or needs (i.e., information about students participating in athletics, Spring semester is 12 to 19 units a semester for full-time announcements of scholarships and awards, etc.). To meet students. A college program of 15 units is equal to at least a this responsibility the District may release Directory Information 50-hour work week for most students. unless the student states in writing that he or she does not want 2. Students who desire to take 20 or more units must obtain it released. The responsibility for carrying out these provisions is counselor approval after the semester begins by presenting charged to the college Records Officer, designated by the Chief a Permission Number & Attendance Verification Form Administrative Officer on each campus. The Records Officer may signed by the instructor for each class they wish to add. be contacted via the Admissions Office. Copies of the Federal and State laws and District policies and procedures are maintained by 3. The maximum study load for a student who has been on the Records Officer and are available for inspection and inquiry. academic and progress probation for two consecutive semesters is 6 units. Students who desire to enroll in more All student records maintained by the various offices and than 6 units must obtain counselor approval. departments of the college, other than those specifically exempted by law, are open to inspection by the student concerned. The Summer and Winter Sessions accuracy and appropriateness of the records may be challenged in writing to the Records Officer. A student has the right to receive 1. Students are limited to a maximum study load of 9 units per a copy of his or her records, at a cost not to exceed the cost of session. reproduction. (Requests for transcripts should be made directly to the Admissions Office). 2. To enroll in two courses that total more than 9 units but do not exceed 10 units, students must go to the Admissions No student records, other than Directory Information, will be Office. No other enrollment unit requests will be considered released without the written consent of the student concerned until the session begins. except as authorized by law. A log of persons and organizations requesting or receiving student record information is maintained Students must see a counselor with a Permission Number and by the Records Officer. The log is open to inspection only to the Attendance Verification Form signed by the instructor for each student and the community college official or his or her designee class they wish to add. responsible for the maintenance of student records.

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LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENT PROGRAM CHANGES It is essential that enrollment forms be completed accurately and Effective Summer 2012, course withdrawal (“W”) will count in carefully. While classes may be dropped any time before the end ways that all students need to know about. of the 11th week, “Permission Numbers” are processed online ■ Students who drop or are excluded after the last day to only through the published deadline. drop without a grade of “W” will have a “W” appear on their transcript. The “W” will count as an attempt for that course. SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL ■ A course on a student’s transcript which shows a recorded “W” counts as an attempt for that course. MATERIALS ■ Students will not be allowed to register for any course within Some of the classes offered may require students to provide those the LACCD if there are three recorded attempts for that course materials which are of continuing value to the student outside of in any combination of W, D, F, or NP grades. the classroom setting. These materials may be purchased at the campus bookstore and shall not be soley or exclusively available ■ Adds for a course within the LACCD will not be processed from the district. if there are three recorded attempts for that course in any combination of W, D, F, or NP grades.

■ For courses specifically designated as “repeatable,” students ATTENDANCE may repeat up to three times. (See Title 5 California Code of The only students who may attend classes are those who have Regulations sections 55040, 55041, 58161). been admitted to the college and are in approved active status.

■ Where the student’s number of enrollments in a course Students are expected to attend every meeting of all classes for exceeds the allowable amount, the student may petition for an which they are registered. Violation of this regulation may result additional enrollment in cases of extenuating circumstances. in exclusion from class as specified in Administrative Regulation Use the Course Repetition Petition available in Admissions & E-13. Provisions of Administrative Regulation E-13 include the Records. following: 1. STUDENTS WHO HAVE PREREGISTERED FOR A CLASS AND WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE FIRST MEETING ENFORCEMENT OF 30-UNIT LIMIT ON OF THE CLASS FORFEIT THEIR RIGHT TO A PLACE IN THE CLASS. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE BASIC SKILLS COURSES CONSIDERED BY THE INSTRUCTOR. 2. Whenever absences in hours exceed the number of hours Title 5, California Code of Regulations, limits a student from taking the class meets per week, the instructor will consider more than 30 units of “remedial” course work, which is defined whether there are mitigating circumstances which may as “nondegree-applicable basic skills courses.” The LACCD justify the absences. If the instructor determines that such registration system will prevent students who have exceeded this circumstances do not exist, the instructor may exclude the limit from enrolling in additional basic skills courses. However, student from the class. a student who has reached this limit, but enrolls in a credit or non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) course, will be 3. Three cases of tardiness may be considered equivalent to allowed to also enroll in additional basic skills courses. Students one absence. with a learning disability may request an exemption through the 4. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with an instructor Services for Students with Disabilities office (formerly DSPS). regarding any absences that would alter the student’s status Also, this limitation does not apply to enrollment in non-credit in the class. Instructors may be reached by calling, emailing, basic skills courses. or writing to the instructor at the college address. Contact information can be found on the course syllabus or in the PETITIONING THE 30-UNIT LIMIT ON BASIC SKILLS COURSES College Directory: www.lavc.edu/directory/index.aspx

Students may petition by submitting a General Petition to the Admissions Office. The petition must include a Student Educational Plan issued by a counselor. The following courses are considered Basic Skills courses for purposes of this unit limitation: ■ DEV COM 022A, 022B, 022C, 022D, 022E, 023, 035, 036A, and 036B. ■ ENGLISH 067 and 068. ■ LRNSKIL 040, 041 and 044. ■ MATH 100, 110 and 112.

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AUDITING CLASSES WITHDRAWING FROM A CLASS

Students may be permitted to audit a class under the following New statewide regulations are now in effect that change the conditions: way students should think about enrolling, and withdrawing from classes. 1. Payment of a nonrefundable $15 per unit fee. Students enrolled in classes to receive credit for 10 or more semester Community colleges get their money from state apportionment. units shall not be charged a fee to audit three or fewer Apportionment is a set amount of dollars distributed to the college semester units per semester. districts, based on enrollment. Each class you enroll in results in compensation to the college, and that is how the college stays 2. No student auditing a course shall be permitted to change open. his or her enrollment in that course to receive credit for the course. A “W” counts as an attempt, and you only get three attempts at any one course. 3. Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students desiring to take the class for credit. After that, the state won’t pay the college for you to take the course again. 4. Permission in the form of a signed “Add Permit” marked “Audit” must be obtained from the instructor. What this means for LAVC students:

5. The fees are non-refundable and payment is due upon ■ If you stay in a course past the “no penalty” withdrawal date processing the audit form. and then drop or are excluded, you receive a grade of “W” and you have used one of your three attempts. 6. Transferring from “credit” to “Audit” after the deadline to add is not permitted. ■ When you have made three attempts at a class, with any combination of W, D, or F grades, you will not be able to 7. Audit classes are not covered by Financial Aid. register for the class again. You would have to try to take the class again at a college outside the Los Angeles Community College District.

ADDING CLASSES ■ You may petition for one more attempt citing “extenuating 1. After you submit your online application, you will receive circumstances;” however, for the most part the only an email with directions on how to follow our matriculation extenuating circumstances that will qualify are military process. deployment or natural disaster.

2. You will be given an appointment to register for classes ■ If your registration is blocked because of this rule, getting a Permission Number will not help. 3. You may enroll in open classes by using the online student information system. What you should do:

4. To add classes once the semester begins, you must obtain a ■ If you’re going to drop, drop before the deadline so you won’t Permission Number from the instructor of the class. Use the get a “W”. Permission Number to add classes online. ■ Be sure you’re academically ready for classes in which you enroll. CAMPUS PROCEDURE ■ See a counselor to help you make good decisions about your No semester courses may be added after the normal add period educational plan. (published in the Schedule of Classes). Short-term and Open- Entry/Open-Exit classes have different add periods. Check with It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially. Consult the Office of Admissions and Records for deadlines. Attending the Academic Calendar for deadlines on http://lavc.edu/ classes without being properly enrolled is not permitted. schedule.

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DROPPING CLASSES 3. Maximum Credit Allowable and Limitations D. Students may petition for a total of 15 units for credit by THROUGH THE 2nd WEEK: No notation (“W” or other) will appear on the student’s record if the class is dropped during the examination. A student who does not pass the exam for first two weeks of the semester. a course may not repeat the exam. E. Credits acquired by examination are not applicable to THROUGH THE 11th WEEK: A notation of “W” (withdrawal) is recorded on the student’s record for classes dropped during the the meeting of such unit load requirements as Selective 3rd through the 11th week of the semester. Service deferment, veterans’ or Social Security benefits or scholastic honors. AFTER THE 11th WEEK: Students who remain in class beyond the 11th week (or 75% of the class for short-term classes) are F. Units for which credit is given shall not be counted in given a grade by the instructor. THAT GRADE CANNOT BE A “W” determining the 12 semester hours of credit in residence. (withdrawal). Consult the deadline calendar in the Schedule of G. A student who does not pass the exam for a course may Classes or contact the Office of Admissions. not repeat the exam. Students should refer to the class syllabus drop policy for courses that are less than 16 weeks 4. Filing a Petition Students must obtain a Credit by Examination card ENROLLMENT/SCHEDULE CONFLICTS from the Admissions Office, complete it, and return it to the Admissions Office for verification of eligibility. After Enrollment in more than one section of the same course during a verification is complete, students must take the card to the semester is not permitted. appropriate department chairperson. The date and time of the examination are the responsibility of the department Enrollment in courses which are cross-referenced to each other chair and/or faculty involved. Further information on this (i.e., courses designated "same as" in the catalog) will be rejected topic may be obtained from the Admissions Office and/or by the computer. department chairperson of the subject area concerned. The computer will also reject enrollment in classes scheduled or conducted during overlapping times. COURSES APPROVED FOR CREDIT BY EXAMINATION CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Administration of Justice – All Classes Some courses in the college catalog are eligible for credit by Architecture – All Classes examination. ART 501, 600, 604 BRDCSTG 025, 026, 046, 047 1. Method of obtaining credit by examination: BUS 031 CAOT (Computer Applications Office Technologies) 124 Satisfactory completion of an examination written, CH DEV 001, 172 administered and graded by the discipline faculty at the ELECTRN 002 college in lieu of completion of a course listed on the ENG GEN (Engineering, General) 101 approved list below (Courses Approved for Credit by EGT (Engineering, General Technology) 211, 212 Examination). GEOG 001, 002 GEOLOGY 001, 002 2. Determination of eligibility to take the examination INTBUS 001 MATH 115, 120, 125, 215, 227, 238, 240, 245, 260, 265, C. The student must be currently registered in the college 266, 267, 270, 275 and in good standing with a minimum grade point MEDIART 100, 101, 104 average of 2.0 in any work attempted at the college. NRSCE 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 D. The student must have completed 12 units within the OCEANO 001 L.A. Community College District, unless the petition is for PHYSICS 005, 012 a Career Technical Education course with an approved PHYS SC 001 high school articulation agreement. PHOTO 010 RESP TH 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 011, 015 E. The course for which credit is requested must be listed THEATER 100, 110, 301 on the approved list below (Courses Approved for Credit Tool & Manufacturing - All Classes by Examination).

F. The student is not currently enrolled in, or has completed a more advanced course in the discipline.

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CREDIT FOR EXTERNAL EXAMS COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP) CREDIT

Students may be awarded credit for external exams once 1. Course Equivalency enrolled at the college. Each external exam follows distinct Course equivalency for CLEP (College-Level Examination policies. Students who take an Advanced Placement (AP) Exam, Program) exams, for purposes other than meeting the and International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam or College-Level LACCD General Education Plan and Graduation Competency Examination (CLEP) Program in the same topic area will receive requirements for the Associate Degree, shall be determined credit for only one exam. The college will award credit for the by the college, using policies developed in consultation exam that most benefits the student. with the college’s Academic Senate, in accordance with the provisions of LACCD Board Rules, Chapter XVIII, Article I. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM CREDIT Course equivalency does not award unit credit. For unit Course equivalency for Advanced Placement exams, for purposes credit policy, see item 3 below. other than meeting general education and graduation competency requirements for the Associate Degree are described below. To 2. Use of CLEP exams for meeting LACCD General Education be eligible to receive credit for Advanced Placement exams, the Requirements and Graduation Competency Requirements for student must be enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College during the the Associate Degrees semester in which credit is to be granted. Advanced Placement exam scores must be 3 or higher in order to receive credit. Official Students must receive a passing score (50) on most CLEP AP score reports from the College Board must be sent directly to exams, except Foreign Language level 2 exams which the Admissions Office. require a higher score as noted on pages 41-43. Students who take an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, Please refer to page 27 for a chart on how general education an International Baccalaureate (IB) exam or College-Level credit is earned for the IGETC general education plan Examination Program (CLEP) exam in the same topic area requirements. Please refer to pages 32-34 for a chart on how will receive credit for only one exam. (For example, if a general education credit is earned for CSU general education student takes both the CLEP exam in Biology and the AP certification. Please refer to page 37-38 for a chart on how exam in Biology, they will only be awarded credit for one general education credit is earned for LAVC general education. exam because the topics are duplicative). The college should The amount and type of transferable credit granted towards a award credit for the exam that most benefits the student. university’s admission or major requirements are determined by that university’s AP policies and not by Los Angeles Valley 3. CLEP Unit Credit College's policies; a university’s policies often differ from Los For the purpose of granting unit credit towards meeting Angeles Valley College's policies. See a counselor for further General Education and Graduation Competency information. Credit acquired by AP exams is not applicable requirements, the LACCD shall follow the guidelines for towards meeting unit load requirement of Veterans Administration CLEP credit set by the American Council on Education: benefits, Social Security benefits, or athletic eligibility. ● 3 semester hours recommended in the case of a half- year course. The following is a list of course equivalencies for Advanced ● 6 semester hours for most full-year courses. Placement exam. This course equivalency information is used for ● 12 semester hours for Level 2 Foreign Language exams satisfying Associate Degree major or Certificate requirements. equivalent to four semesters of college level foreign language course work. For information on how the CLEP exams apply toward the CSU, see Page 34 -36: CSU System-wide Credit for External Examinations and page 41-43: LACCD Credit for External Examinations.

AP EXAM COURSE EQUIVALENCY AP EXAM COURSE EQUIVALENCY Calculus AB MATH 265 German Language GERMAN 002 Calculus BC MATH 265 Human Geography GEOG 002 Calculus BC/AB Subscore MATH 265 Music Theory MUSIC 201 Comparative Government & Politics POL SCI 002 Physics B PHYSICS 006 & 007 English Language ENGLISH 101 Physics C (Mechanics) PHYSICS 037 English Literature Score of 3 or 4 ENGLISH 101 Psychology PSYCH 001 English Literature Score of 5 ENGLISH 101+ 102 Spanish Language SPANISH 004 Environmental Science ENV SCI 001 Spanish Literature SPANISH 004 European History HISTORY 002 Statistics STAT 101 French Language FRENCH 004 U.S. Government & Politics POL SCI 001 French Literature FRENCH 004 U.S. History HISTORY 011

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) CREDIT Note: for applicability to statewide transfer general education patterns refer to IGETC Standards, and CSU Executive Order The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Program is a 1100. challenging two-year curriculum, primarily aimed at students ■ LACCD Competency Requirement aged 16 to 19. The IB Diploma Program is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university course of study, leading to examinations A minimum grade of “C-“ is required in each course used to that demand the best from motivated students and teachers. fulfill the English and Mathematics competency requirement. Los Angeles Valley College will grant units towards general ■ LACCD unit (elective) credit. There is no maximum on education and/or the associate degree as describe in the chart the number of units that may be applied to local associate on page 43. This chart also indicates the passing score required degrees. The LACCD residency requirement must still be met for each exam. A passing score on any one of the following per LACCD Board Rule 6201.11. exams fulfills the Reading and Written Expression Competency Requirement as required in Board Rule 6201.13: IB Language A1 ■ LACCD Course Credit (English) HL or IB Language A2 (English) HL. A passing score on the IB Mathematics HL Exam fulfills the Mathematics Competency To determine whether the courses taken at other U.S. Requirement as required in Board Rule 6201.13. Credit is only regionally accredited institutions of higher education are given for the Higher Level (HL) exams. No credit is given for equivalent to courses in the college’s curriculum, please Standard Level (SL) exams. For information on how IB credit is discuss transcripts with a counselor. This determination will applied toward the CSU Breadth GE, refer to page 32-36, and for be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XVIII of the IGETC GE, refer to page 27-29. Board Rules – Academic Senate and the Board of Trustees Shared Governance Policy. TRANSFER CREDIT PROCEDURES 5. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to evaluate your transcripts. Los Angeles Valley College accepts degree-applicable coursework completed at other colleges for the purpose of *This policy does not apply to Associate Degrees for Transfer satisfying the LACCD Associate Degree general education (ADT’s): refer to the LACCD ADT Reciprocity Guidelines. plan, graduation competency, and unit (elective) credit using the following guidelines*: FOREIGN TRANSFER CREDIT PROCEDURES

1. Coursework must be completed at an institution accredited by Los Angeles Valley College accepts degree-applicable a recognized United States regional accrediting body. Note: coursework completed at other colleges or universities outside For coursework taken at institutions of higher learning outside the United States for the purpose of completing LACCD Associate the United States, see Foreign Transfer Credit Procedures on Degree general education, graduation competency, and unit page 194. (elective) credit for course work. This policy does not apply to Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s), IGETC or CSU GE: refer 2. Coursework must be degree applicable at the originating to the LACCD ADT Reciprocity Guidelines. institution. 1. Students petitioning for credit must provide comprehensive, 3. The student must submit official transcripts to Los Angeles detailed, course by course evaluation of their transcripts Valley College. These transcripts must be mailed directly from completed by an independent transcript evaluation service the originating institution to: approved by the California Commission on Teacher Los Angeles Valley College Credentialing. Office of Admissions & Records – ATTN: Graduation Office 2. Students may receive credit for the following: 5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA 91401 a. LACCD General Education Plan, excluding Area B1 4. Students may receive credit for the following: American Institutions.

■ LACCD General Education Plan b. LACCD Competency Requirement, excluding Reading and Written Expression. The college will honor each course in the same general education area in which the originating institution placed each c. LACCD unit (elective) credit. There is no maximum course. Equivalency to an LACCD course is not required and on the number of units that may be applied to local does not prohibit application of the course to an alternative associate degrees. The LACCD residency requirement general education area, if deemed beneficial to the student. must still be met per LACCD Board Rule 6201.11.

Courses taken at the originating institution that do not appear d. LACCD Course Credit on that college’s general education pattern will be applied to an LACCD general education area based on course content • To determine whether the courses are equivalent to equivalency to a general education course offered at an courses in the college’s curriculum, please discuss LACCD campus.

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transcripts with a counselor. This determination will 4. The college will honor each course in the same general be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter education area in which the originating institution placed each XVIII of the Board Rules – Academic Senate and the course. Equivalency to an LACCD course is not required and Board of Trustees Shared Governance Policy. does not prohibit application of the course to an alternative general education area, if deemed beneficial to the student. • Courses that are part of a program that also meets licensing requirements, must be approved 5. Courses taken at the originating institution that do not appear by the receiving college, in accordance with on that college’s general education pattern will be applied to college policies developed in consultation with the an LACCD general education area based on course content college’s Academic Senate in accordance with the equivalency to a general education course offered at an provisions of Chapter XVIII of the Board Rules – LACCD campus. Academic Senate and the Board of Trustees Shared Governance Policy. 6. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in each course used to fulfill the English and Mathematics competency 3. This evaluation is valid only in the Los Angeles Community requirement. College District and may not necessarily meet the requirements of other colleges and universities. CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE Credit for military service will be awarded toward Associate Degree 4. To complete this process at Los Angeles Valley College, a requirements as follows: student must: *Three units of credit towards LACCD Associate Degree a. Have the evaluation mailed to: general education Area E: Health and Physical Education Los Angeles Valley College (Board Rule 6201.14) Office of Admissions & Records – *Three units of elective credit toward the 60 units required for ATTN: Graduation Office an associate degree 5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA 91401 2. Application Requirements b. Once the evaluation is received by the college, *Complete an LACCD Application complete a General Petition requesting credit for foreign coursework that: *Arrange for all transcripts (including AARTS, SMART, and CCAF) and other application materials to be sent to the • Lists the courses for which you are requesting LACCD campus of attendance credit. *Provide verification of U.S. military service as follows: • Specifies the type of credit being requested (unit or • Military Personnel on Active Duty: documentation must course equivalent). verify at least 181 days of active duty c. Submit the General Petition and a copy of evaluation • Former Military Personnel currently NOT on Active Duty: to the Office of Admissions and Records – Records Active Duty documentation (DD 214) must indicate Counter. You will be notified about the status of your student’s length of service, which must include 181 days petition via email to your LACCD email account. of active duty. 3. Acceptable Documentation for Verifying Military Course AWARDING CREDIT Completion

Los Angeles Valley College will recognize work completed at other *Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript accredited colleges and experiences outside of the traditional System (AARTS) classroom setting. *Form DD 295, “Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experiences During Military Service.” Acceptance of Courses to Meet Associate Degree and General Education Requirements *DD Form 214, “Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge.” Los Angeles Valley College will accept degree-applicable *Course completion certificates coursework completed at other colleges for the purpose of Associate Degree requirements using the following guidelines: *Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) 1. Coursework must be completed at an institution accredited by *Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript a recognized regional accrediting body. *Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Transcript 2. Coursework must be Associate Degree applicable 4. There is no LACCD residency requirement. Students may receive military credit upon entrance to any college within the 3. A student must submit official transcripts from the originating LACCD. institution consistent with current Board policy. 5. Transcript Annotation *Military credit will be posted on student transcripts in keeping with the provisions of Administration Regulation E-118.

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CREDIT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY TRAINING Office by Friday of the 5th week of the semester. 1. Credit for basic recruit academy training instructional In addition to courses designated Pass/No Pass Only programs in Administration of Justice or other criminal justice (CH DEV 172; COUNSEL 001, 004; DEV COM 022A-E, 035; occupations shall, for the purpose of meeting certificate of EDUC 385; ENGLISH 067, 068, 069, 072, 075; LRNSKIL 040, achievement and associate degree major requirements, be 044; MATH 100, MUSIC 190, 191, 192; NRSCE 200-1, 200- granted as follows: 2, 200-3, 200-4, 205.) students may take only one class per semester on a requested Pass/No Pass basis. *Credit will be given for training from institutions which meet the standards of training of the California Peace Officers ■ ADM JUS: 001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 039, 049, 185, 285, 385 Standards and Training Commission. ■ AFRO AM: 020 ■ ANTHRO: 101, 104, 111,116, 121, 385 *Course credit may be granted, if the faculty in the discipline ■ ARC: 173, 221, 271 determine that the content of the academy training is ■ ART: 102, 103, 109, 112, 115, 116, 201, 501 equivalent to courses offered in the discipline. ■ ASTRON: 001 & 005 *One (1) unit of credit may be granted for each 50 hours of ■ BRDCSTG: 003, 025, 028, 031, 045, 046, 047 training, not to exceed 18 semester units or their equivalent. ■ BUS: 032 & 038 ■ CAOT: 002, 009, 031, 032, 047, 078, 082, 084, 085, 086, 092, 2. This only applies to training received at public law 097, 108, 123, 124, 185, 385. enforcement academies; training provided by private ■ CHICANO: 002, 007, 008, 037, 042, 044, 054 agencies does not apply. ■ CH DEV: 029, 030, 031, 034, 036, 037, 039, 042, 047, 048, 3. Credit awarded for law enforcement academy training will 053 appear on that portion of the transcript designated for course ■ CINEMA: (non majors only) 104, 105, 106, 107 and test equivalencies. ■ COLLEGE: 101 ■ COMM:102, 185, 285, 385 CAMPUS PROCEDURE ■ DNCESPC: 161, 171, 172, 173, 174, 331, 332, 333, 334, 441, 442, 443, 444 The college makes the final judgment regarding the acceptability ■ DANCEST: 185, 285, 301, 302, 801, 805, 814, 815, 816, 820, of courses from non-accredited schools. 822 ■ DANCETQ: 111, 112, 113, 114, 121, 122, 123, 124, 141, 142, 143, 144, 181, 182, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 231, 232, 233, 234, 437 COURSES THAT A STUDENT MAY TAKE ■ ECON: 008, 050 ■ EDUC: 002, 385 FOR A LETTER GRADE OR PASS/NO ■ ENG GEN: 101, 131, 151 PASS ■ ENGLISH: 102, 105, 124, 125, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 385 The College President may designate courses in the college ■ ENV SCI: 007 & 022 catalog wherein all students are evaluated on a “pass-no pass” ■ ENVSTDS: 101 basis or wherein each student may elect on registration or no ■ FINANCE: 002 later than the end of the first 30% of the term, whether the basis ■ FIRETEK: 027, 096, 185, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 285, 385 of evaluation is to be “pass-no pass” or a letter grade. These ■ FRENCH: 001, 002, 005, 006, 021, 022, 025, 066, 185, 285, courses will be noted in the college catalog as being eligible for 385 the “pass-no pass” option. ■ GEOG: 001, 002, 003, 009, 014, 015, 017, 030, 045 The pass-no pass grading system shall be used in any course in ■ GEOLOGY: 001, 002, 007 which there is a single satisfactory standard of performance for ■ GERMAN: 001, 002, 004, 005, 006, 063, 064, 066, 185, 285, which unit credit is assigned. A grade of Pass shall be assigned 385 for meeting that standard (earning 70% or higher), and a grade of ■ HEALTH: 003 No Pass shall be assigned (earning a grade below 70%) for failure ■ HEBREW: 001, 002, 010, 385 to do so. ■ HISTORY: 001, 002, 005, 006, 007 ■ HUMAN: 001 The student who is enrolled in a course on a “pass-no pass” basis ■ ITALIAN: 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 185, 285, 385 will be held responsible for all assignments and examinations ■ JEWISH: 001, 002, 004, 010, 011, 012, 025, 027, 035 required in the course and must meet the same standards of ■ JOURNAL: 101, 105 evaluation as required for all students. ■ KIN: 008, 045, 046, 047, 049, 217-1, 217-2, 237-1, 268-1, Students considering taking courses for Pass/No Pass in their 287-1, 301-1, 303-1, 303-2, 315-1, 315-2, 315-3, 315-4, 317-2, major field should see a Counselor or major field department 326-1, 326-2, 326-3, 329-1, 334-1, 336-1, 350-1, 350-2, 350-3, chairperson in order to avoid loss of credit. 350-4, 364-1, 364-2, 369-1, 369-2, 369-3, 369-4, 370-1, 370-2, The courses listed below may be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis 370-3, 370-4, 371-1, 371-2, 371-3, 371-4, 373-2, 374-1,374-2, providing the student meets the requirements for enrollment on 374-3, 387-1, 387-2, 387-3, 387-4, 389-1, 389-2, 389-3, 391-1, this basis. Information concerning the requirements is available 391-2 in the Admissions Office. In order to take a class on a Pass/No ■ LAW: 002 & 003 Pass basis the student must make such request in the Admissions ■ LRNSKIL: 041 ■ LING: 001

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■ MGMT: 013 GRADING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS ■ MARKET: 001, 021, 031 ■ MATH: 120, 122, 185, 245, 260, 261, 263, 270, 275, 285, 385 (LACCD Board Rule 6700) ■ METEOR: 003 ■ MUSIC: 118, 136, 141, 180 Only the symbols in the grading scale given in this section shall ■ OCEANO: 001 be used to grade all courses. ■ PHILOS: 001, 006, 009, 012, 014, 020, 028, 030, 035, 045 Grades shall be averaged on the basis of the point equivalencies ■ POL SCI: 001 & 005 to determine a student's grade point average, using the following ■ PSYCH: 012, 014, 017, 032, 052, 060, 075, 090 evaluative symbols: ■ REAL ES: 005, 007, 009, 021 ■ RECR: 081 ■ SOC: 001, 002, 003, 004, 011, 012, 017, 019, 020, 021, 025, Symbol Definition Grade Point 031, 035, 084 ■ SPANISH: 001, 002, 004, 006, 009, 012, 016, 025, 027, 035, A Excellent 4 036, 048, 066, 185, 285, 385 ■ THEATER: 100 B Good 3 (List subject to change) C Satisfactory 2 NOTE: A STUDENT WHO HAS RECEIVED A GRADE OF “PASS” FOR A COURSE TAKEN ON A PASS/NO PASS BASIS MAY NOT D Less than satisfactory 1 CONVERT THE “PASS” GRADE TO A LETTER GRADE. F Failing 0 Pass (At least satisfactory – units awarded not counted in GPA. Has the same meaning as “CR” as that symbol was defined prior to June 30, GRADES AND GRADE CHANGES P 2007.) Applies to credit and noncredit courses.

The instructor on record for the course shall determine the grade Satisfactory Progress towards completion of the to be awarded to each student The determination of the student’s course (used for noncredit courses only and is not grade by the instructor is final in the absence of mistake, fraud, SP supplanted by any other symbol) bad faith, or incompetency. For purposes of this section, “mistake” No Pass (Less than satisfactory – units awarded may include, but is not limited to, clerical errors and errors made but not counted in GPA. NP has the same by an instructor in calculating a student’s grade. The removal or meaning as “NC” as that symbol was defined prior change of an incorrect grade from a student’s record shall be to June 30, 2007.) Applies to credit and noncredit done only upon authorization by the instructor of record for the NP courses. course, or upon authorization by the College President upon the conclusion of the grade grievance process.

In the case of fraud, bad faith, or incompetency, the final (P and NP grades may be given only in courses authorized by determination concerning removal or change of grade will be the District’s Pass/No Pass Option and Credit By Examination made by the College President. Policies.)

No grade may be challenged by a student more than one year The following non-evaluative symbols may be entered on a from the end of the term in which the course was taken, absent student’s record: extenuating circumstances; if a college’s academic senate has determined that extenuating circumstances apply, then that period of time during which grades may be challenged should be more than one year, such longer period shall apply at that college. In the case of fraud or incompetence, the final determination concerning removal or change of grade will be made by the College President.

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Symbol Definition Symbol Definition I Incomplete W Withdrawal Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency, Withdrawal from a class or classes shall be authorized and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may result in through the last day of the fourteenth week of instruction or an "I" symbol being entered in the student's record. The 75% of the time the class is scheduled to meet whichever is condition for removal of the "I" and the grade which is less. assigned in lieu of shall be stated by the instructor in an No notation ("W" or other) shall be made on the record of a Incomplete Grade Record. student who withdraws before the census date of the course. This record shall be given to the student, with a copy on file in the college Admissions Office until the "I" is made up and Withdrawal between the end of the fourth week (or 30% of a final grade assigned, or when one year has passed. The "I" the time the class is scheduled to meet, whichever is less) symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempted nor and the last day of the fourteenth week of instruction (or 75% for grade points. The "I" may be made up no later than one of the time the class is scheduled to meet, whichever is less) year following the end of the term in which it was assigned. shall be authorized after informing the appropriate faculty. A The student may petition for a time extension due to unusual student who remains in class beyond the fourteenth week circumstances. or 75% of the time the class is scheduled shall be given a grade other than a "W", except in cases of extenuating Symbol Definition circumstances. IP In Progress After the last day of the fourteenth week (or 75% of the time The "IP" symbol shall be used only in those courses which the class is scheduled, whichever is less) the student may extend beyond the normal end of an academic term. It withdraw from class upon petition demonstrating extenuating indicates that work is "in progress," but that assignment of circumstances and after consultation with the appropriate a grade must await the course completion. The "IP" symbol faculty. shall remain on the student's permanent record in order to Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, satisfy enrollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative illness, or other circumstances beyond the control of the grade and unit credit shall be assigned and appear on the student. Withdrawal after the end of the fourteenth week (or student's record for the term in which the required work of the 75% of the time the class is scheduled, whichever is less) course is completed. The "IP" shall not be used in calculating which has been authorized in extenuating circumstances grade point averages. shall be recorded as a "W". For purposes of withdrawal policies, the term "appropriate Symbol Definition faculty" means the Instructor of Record for each course in MW Military Withdrawal question or, in the event the instructor cannot be contacted, The MW symbol may be used to denote military withdrawal. the department chair or equivalent faculty officer. The "W" shall not be used in calculating units attempted nor “Military Withdrawal” occurs when a student who is a for the student's grade point average. member of an active or reserve United States military service receives orders compelling a withdrawal from courses. "W's" will be used as factors in progress probation and Upon verification of such orders, a withdrawal symbol may dismissal. be assigned at any time after the period established by A “W” shall not be assigned, or if assigned shall be removed, the governing board during which no notation is made for from a student’s academic record, if a determination is withdrawals. The withdrawal symbol so assigned shall be a made that the student withdrew from the course due to “MW.” discriminatory treatment or due to retaliation for alleging Military withdrawals shall not be counted in progress discriminatory treatment or that the student withdrew because probation and dismissal calculations. “MW” shall not be he or she reasonably believed that remaining in the course counted for the permitted number of withdrawals. would subject him or her to discriminatory treatment or The District shall refund the entire enrollment fee unless retaliation for alleging discriminatory treatment. academic credit has been awarded. A student may not withdraw and receive a “W” symbol on his or her record more than three times for enrollment in the Symbol Definition same course. A student may enroll again in the same course RD Report Delayed after having previously received the authorized number of “W” symbols in the same course, if a designated college official The "RD" symbol may be assigned when there is a delay in approves such enrollment after review of a petition filed by a reporting the grade beyond the control of the student. The student. "RD" may be assigned by the Dean of Student Services only. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a permanent symbol as soon as possible.

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HOW TO ACCESS YOUR GRADES DANCE FAMILY GROUP (12 FAMILIES) ACCESS GRADES ONLINE 1. Ballet Techniques - D01 DANCEST 806, 807 DANCETQ 111-114, 434, 460, 1. Go to the LAVC homepage at www.lavc.edu and click on 466 Register. This will take you to the New Student Information 2. Latin and Social Dance - D02 DANCEST 457, 458 System (SIS) where you can register for classes and view DANCETQ 321, 322, 411, 412, grades. 419, 440, 473, 482 2. Enter your Student ID Number and Password to login DNCESPC 321, 440-444, 459, 490 3. Go to the Action Menus and select View My Grades 3. Dance Production - D03 DANCEST 814-816, 820, 821, 826 GRADING STANDARD A course grade of “C minus” does not satisfy the “C or better” 4. Hip-Hop Techniques- D04 DANCETQ 171-174 requirement for purposes of prerequisites, competencies or DNCESPC 171-174, 402 transfer to UC or CSU. 5. Jazz Techniques - D05 DANCETQ 121-124, 437, 463, 486 6. Modern Techniques - D06 DANCEST 801-803 COURSE REPETITION DANCETQ 141-144, 431, 462, 467 Certain courses in the catalog may be repeated for additional 7. Special Projects in Dance DANCEST 185, 262, 285, 385 unit credit. These courses, marked RPT in the course description - D07 DANCETQ 151-154, 290, 536- section of the catalog and in the schedule of classes, allow the 538, 570-573 student an expanded educational experience each time the 8. Tap Dance - D08 DANCETQ 211-212, 446, 464 student enrolls in the course. DNCESPC 331-334, 446 9. Yoga/Stress Mgmt - D09 DANCETQ 101, 181-182, 221- ENROLLMENT IN ACTIVE PARTICIPATION COURSES 225, 228-229, 231-234, 241-242, Effective Fall 2013, students enrolled in “active participation 469, 696, 710 courses” in physical education (kinesiology), visual arts, or 10. Dance Choreography - D10 DANCEST 301-304, 452 performing arts are limited to 4 enrollments per “family” group within the LA Community College District. All grades including 11. Dance Performance- D11 DANCEST 822-823 withdrawals count as enrollments. DNCESPC 161 12. Folk Dance Forms - D12 DANCETQ 421-422 Even if a family contains multiple courses, a student can only DNCESPC 311-312, 490-492 take 4 of them. This applies to courses in the areas of Music, Art, Dance Specialties, Dance Techniques, Kinesiology (Physical Education), and Theater. Not all courses listed below are offered KINESIOLOGY FAMILY GROUP (10 FAMILIES) at Los Angeles Valley College but are offered at other colleges in 1. Acrobatics - K01 All levels of KIN 206, 269, 273, the LA district. Note that courses within a family may be “leveled.” 369 That means, for example, beginning, intermediate, and advanced 2. Aerobics, Circuit Training & Sport All levels of KIN 010, 020, 023- courses. Students still are limited to no more than 4 enrollments Specific Strength Training - K02 024, 045, 046, 048, 049, 050, within the family group. For example, Kinesiology 251 has four 229-230, 232, 245, 246, 250, levels: KIN 251-1, 251-2, 251-3, and 251-4. You could enroll once 326-333, 336-338, 345, 346, in each level. However, if you enrolled in KIN 251-1 twice (due 350, 352 to withdrawal or substandard grade) you effectively will have no 3. Aquatics -K03 All levels of KIN 047, 201-205, opportunity to take KIN 251-4. Additions are made to the list on an 300, 301, 303 ongoing basis as new curriculum is developed. 4. Court Sports - K04 All levels of KIN 266, 271, 291, 366, 370, 371, 391 ART FAMILY GROUP (9 FAMILIES) 1. Ceramics - A01 ART 708-714 5. Directed Study - K05 All levels of KIN 008, 009, 032, 185, 285, 385, 500, 911, 921, 2. Design - A02 ART 501-504, 520 931, 941 3. Drawing - A04 ART 185, 285, 385 6. Individual Activities - K06 All levels of KIN 051, 267, 268, 4. Drawing - A04 ART 100, 201-203, 209, 620, 328, 364, 365, 368, 373 621 7. Martial Arts/ Combatives - All levels of KIN 215, 217, 315, 5. Life Drawing - A05 ART 204-207, 215 K07 316, 317 6. Oil Painting - A06 ART 307-312 8. Mind/Body Conditioning - K08 All levels of KIN 035, 234, 247, 249, 251, 265, 335, 340, 347, 7. Sculpture - A07 ART 700-703, 706, 707 349, 351, 374 8. Water Color & Acrylic - A08 ART 213, 300-306 9. Team Sports - K09 All levels of KIN 286-290, 386- 9. Printmaking - A09 ART 400-402, 407, 408, 411, 390 626 10. Track & Field Mixed Activities - All levels of KIN 180, 237, 272, K10 307, 334

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MUSIC FAMILY GROUP (7 FAMILIES) ACADEMIC STANDARDS 1. Classical Guitar - M01 MUSIC 650-654, 661-664 ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PROBATION/DISMISSAL, 2. Piano - M02 MUSIC 311-314, 321-324, DISQUALIFICATION AND LOSS OF CALIFORNIA COLLEGE 341, 351, 361 (All levels) PROMISE GRANT (FORMERLY BOARD OF GOVERNORS FEE 3. Brass Instruments - M03 MUSIC 601-604 WAIVER). 4. String Instruments - M04 MUSIC 611-614 A student enrolled in the LACCD shall be placed on academic or 5. Woodwind Instruments - MUSIC 621-624 progress probation under the following conditions: M05 6. Percussion Instruments - MUSIC 631-634 A. Academic Probation. The student has attempted at least 12 M06 semester units of work and has a grade-point-average of less than a “C” (2.0). 7. Voice - M07 MUSIC 400-404, 411-414 , 431-434, 441, 453 B. Progress Probation. The student has enrolled in a total of at least 12 semester units, and the percentage of all units in which they enrolled with recorded entries of “W” (Withdrawal), “I” (Incomplete), “NC” (No Credit) and “NP” (No Pass) THEATER FAMILIES GROUP (10 FAMILIES) reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%). 1. Acting for the Camera - THEATER 185, 230, 278, T01 285, 385 California College Promise Grant (CCPG): Loss of Eligibility 2. Acting Study & Professional THEATER 200, 260, 270- A student eligible to receive a CCPG fee waiver shall lose Applied Acting - T02 273, 274 (All levels), 275 eligibility if they are placed on academic or progress probation for two consecutive semesters. Loss of eligibility shall 3. Analysis of Theater - T03 All levels of THEATER 105 become effective at the first registration opportunity after such 4. Directing - T04 THEATER 225, 227 determination is made. 5. Movement - T05 THEATER 265 Foster youth, or former foster youth under the age of 24, are 6. Musical Theater - T06 THEATER 210, 212, 279-282 exempt from the loss of fee waiver due to academic or progress probation. 7. Professional Ensemble THEATER 231-233, 235, Performance - T07 250, 262, 291-295 NOTIFICATION OF PROBATION, DISQUALIFICATION 8. Professional Ensemble All levels of THEATER 246 AND LOSS OF CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT Vocal - T08 (FORMERLY BOARD OF GOVERNORS FEE WAIVER). 9. Professional THEATER 205, 276 (All Each college shall notify students placed on academic or progress Performance Preparation levels), 277 probation of their status no more than 30 days after the end of the - T09 term that resulted in academic or progress probation. The notice 10. Voice Theory - T10 THEATER 240, 242 shall clearly state that two consecutive primary terms of probation will lead to loss of the CCPG Fee Waiver. Each college shall make reasonable efforts to provide counseling and other support services to help students on probation overcome academic difficulties. Colleges should also help FINAL EXAMINATIONS mitigate potential loss of the CCPG Fee Waiver and ensure that Final examinations are held in all subjects according to a schedule students have the opportunity to receive appropriate counseling, published each semester. No student will be excused from a assessment, advising, or other services on a timely basis. final examination. Should circumstances develop which justify Each college shall make reasonable efforts to notify a student a student’s requesting a special examination at a time other of removal from probation, reinstatement after dismissal, and than scheduled, the student must secure permission from the restoration of CCPG Fee Waiver within timelines established by instructor. the District. Probation, dismissal and loss of CCPG Fee Waiver policies and procedures shall be published in the college catalog. APPEAL OF PROBATION AND LOSS OF FEE WAIVER PETITION FOR GRADUATION A student who is placed on academic or progress probation may Students expecting to graduate from the college with an submit a written appeal in compliance with regulations issued by Associate degree must file a petition for graduation early in the the Chancellor. semester BEFORE they expect to complete their requirements. The deadlines for filing each semester are listed in the front of Appeal the loss of CCPG fee waiver. A student who has lost the the Schedule of Classes. The Admissions Office in the Student CCPG fee waiver due to academic standing may submit a written Services Center, has the necessary forms. Students filing the appeal of that standing in accordance with existing regulations petition will be notified of the results by email sent to their LACCD issued by the Chancellor. email account after the semester ends and grades are final. Units attempted means all units of credit in the LACCD.

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REMOVAL FROM/REINSTATEMENT OF CALIFORNIA APPEAL OF DISMISSAL COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT (FORMERLY BOARD OF GOVERNORS FEE WAIVER). Students who are subject to dismissal and wish to remain on probation must file a petition/ appeal with the college that notified A student shall be removed from academic probation when his/her the student that they are subject to dismissal. cumulative grade-point-average is 2.0 or higher. READMISSION AFTER DISMISSAL A student may also be removed from probation when the percentage of units for which entries of No Pass (NP), Incomplete A student who has been dismissed must wait two major (fall and (I), and/or Withdrawal (W) are recorded drops below fifty percent spring) semesters before requesting readmission. The student (50%). shall submit a written petition requesting readmission to his/ her A student may retain or reinstate the CCPG Fee Waiver based on home college. Readmission may be granted, denied, postponed achieving the minimum grade point average or progress standard subject to fulfillment of conditions prescribed by the colleges. defined in LACCD Board Rule 8201.10. Readmitted students are returned to probationary status.

INTERVENTION FOR STUDENTS ON PROBATION ACADEMIC PETITIONS

Probation I – 1st semester Academic/ Progress Probation Students may petition to the Academic Petitions Committee for Students are notified that they are on probation and waiver of certain college-wide academic requirements or for recommended to complete the online Probation Workshop. review of decisions affecting their academic status. Academic regulations contained in Title 5, California Administrative Code, Probation II – 2nd semester Academic/ Progress Probation are not subject to petition. Petitions may be filed in the Graduation Students are notified that they have been on probation for two Office in the Admissions Office. semesters and that they have lost their registration priority. Students must complete the online Probation tutorial: “From ACADEMIC RENEWAL Probation to Academic Success” AND attend an in-person Probation workshop. Students may petition for an academic renewal action in order to The maximum study load for a student who has been on alleviate substandard academic performance under the following academic or progress probation for two consecutive semesters conditions: is 6 units during a regular (fall or spring) semester. Students 1. Students must have achieved a grade-point-average of 2.5 who desire to enroll in more than 6 units must obtain counselor in their last 15 semester units, or 2.0 in their last 30 semester approval. units completed at any accredited college or university, 2. At least one calendar year must have passed since the DISMISSAL course work to be removed was completed. Granted, academic renewal shall result in: A student who is subject to dismissal, and who has not been continued on probation through the appeal process, shall be 1. Eliminating up to 30 semester units of coursework taken notified by the College President (or designee) of dismissal, which within the Los Angeles Community College District from will become effective the semester following notification. consideration in the student’s cumulative grade-point- average, and Dismissal from any one college in the District shall disqualify a student from admission to any other college in the District. 2. Annotating the student academic record to note which courses have been removed through academic renewal. ACADEMIC DISMISSAL Academic renewal actions are irreversible. A student who is on academic probation shall be subject to Graduation honors and awards are to be based on the student’s dismissal if the student has earned a cumulative grade-point- cumulative grade-point-average for all college work attempted. average of less than 2.0 in all units attempted in each of 3 consecutive semesters. CAMPUS PROCEDURE

A student who is on academic probation and earns a semester Petitions for academic renewal are available in the Counseling grade-point-average of 2.0 or better shall not be dismissed Department and the Office of Admission and Records. as long as this minimum semester grade-point-average is maintained.

PROGRESS DISMISSAL

A student who is on progress probation is subject to dismissal if the cumulative percentage of units for which he/she has received entries of No Pass (NP), Incomplete (I), and/or Withdrawal (W) reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%) over a period of three (3) consecutive semesters.

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COURSE REPETITION TO REMOVE A d. When such repetition is necessary for a student to meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of SUBSTANDARD GRADE continued paid or volunteer employment, such courses may be repeated for credit any number of times, and the Students may repeat courses in which substandard grades grade received each time shall be included for purposes (“D”, “F” or “NP”) were awarded provided they have not already of calculating the student’s grade point average. The attempted the same course three times. college shall establish policies and procedures requiring students to certify or document that course repetition is When course repetition under this section occurs, the student’s necessary to complete legally mandated training pursuant permanent academic record shall be annotated in such a manner to this subsection. The college’s process for certification that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and complete or documentation of legal training requirements shall be academic history. developed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XVIII For the first and second repetitions of a course where a of the Board Rules – ACADEMIC SENATE AND BOARD OF substandard grade was awarded, the highest grade earned shall TRUSTEES SHARED GOVERNANCE POLICY. be used when computing the student’s cumulative grade point average. e. A student may repeat any course if the college has properly established a recent prerequisite for a course, or there has A. FIRST AND SECOND COURSE REPETITION TO REMOVE been “significant lapse of time.” In no instance shall this be A SUBSTANDARD GRADE. less than three years. Upon completion of a repeated courses, the highest grade earned will be computed in the cumulative grade point f. A student with a disability may repeat a class any number average and the student’s academic record so annotated. of times, if such repetition is required as a disability-related accommodation for that particular student. Upon completion of the third repetition, the grade used in computing the student’s cumulative grade point average shall be the highest grade earned, and the student’s record will be so annotated. The three lowest substandard grades will not TRANSCRIPT be used in the computation of the grade point average. HOW TO ORDER YOUR TRANSCRIPT AND/OR VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT No course may be repeated more than 3 times. * See page 190 on limits on enrollment. You may order official transcripts and/or verifications of enrollment one of the following ways: ● Online: You may order your official transcripts and/ or verifications of enrollment using the National Student DUPLICATIVE CREDIT Clearinghouse. Go to: www.studentclearinghouse.org/ Duplicative credit in non-repeatable courses should not be used secure_area/Transcript/to_bridge.asp to order transcripts or towards the 60 units required for graduation regardless of whether go to: secure.studentclearinghouse.org to order a verification. or not the student petitioned to have the transcript annotated. ● In-Person: You may order your official transcripts and/or verification of enrollment in person at the Admissions and Records Office. Payments in person must be made by cash, REPETITION OF COURSES IN WHICH A money order, personal check or credit cards. SATISFACTORY GRADE WAS RECORDED REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS FOR A STUDENT OTHER THAN YOURSELF a. Repetition of courses for which a satisfactory grade (“A,” When requesting transcripts for another student, you must have “B,” “C,” “P’) has been recorded shall be permitted only the following: upon advance petition of the student and with the written permission from the college president, or designee, based on ● Written permission from the student a finding that extenuating circumstances exist which justify ● LAVC Transcript Request Form filled out and signed by the such repetition or that there has been a significant lapse of student time since the student previously took the course. Significant lapse of time is defined as no less than 36 months since the ● A copy of the student’s ID (i.e. driver’s license, state ID, or most recent grade was awarded. School ID See the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act b. When course repetition under this section occurs, the (FERPA) for further information at student’s permanent academic record shall be annotated in www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html . such a manner that all work remains legible, insuring a true and complete academic history. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT/VERIFICATION PROCESSING FEES c. Grades awarded for courses repeated under the provisions of subsection “a” and “b” of this section shall not be counted in The fees for official transcripts and/or verification of enrollment are: calculating a student’s grade point average.

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Regular Transcripts...... $3 ea. PRESIDENT’S HONORS LIST (7-10 business days) Students who have appeared on the full or part time Deans Regular Verifications...... $3 ea. Honors List for three (3) consecutive semesters will be placed on (7-10 business days) the President’s Honor List. The designation Dean’s Honors List and President’s Honors List will be placed on qualifying students’ Rush Transcripts...... $10 ea. transcripts. (1-2 business days) DEAN’S LIST Rush Verifications...... $10 ea. (1-2 business days) Each semester, those students whose scholastic achievement is outstanding are given public recognition by means of the Dean’s TRANSCRIPT ACCEPTANCE POLICY List. Also, a notation of this award is added to the student’s Official academic transcripts shall be received only by the transcript. Admissions and Records Office, unopened, via U.S. mail directly Both full-time students and part-time students are eligible for from the institution providing the transcript. No transcripts are the Dean’s Honor List. Full-time students are enrolled in 12 or accepted directly from students. more graded units and must have completed at least 12 graded units with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or above in the semester they are considered for inclusion on the Dean’s List. AWARDS HONORS WITH ASSOCIATE DEGREE Part-time students are enrolled in 6 to 11 units in the qualifying semester. Part-time students must have completed 12 or more Summa Cum Laude – Graduates completing the required number cumulative graded units to be considered for inclusion on of units to qualify for the Associate Degree and maintaining a 3.9 the Dean’s List, and they must have at least a 3.5 GPA in the or more scholastic average in all work taken. qualifying semester. Magna Cum Laude – Graduates completing the required number of units to qualify for the Associate Degree and maintaining a 3.7 or more scholastic average in all work taken. RECORDING DEVICES, USE OF Cum Laude – Graduates completing the required number of units to qualify for the Associate Degree and maintaining a 3.3 or more Section 78907 of the California Education Code prohibits the use scholastic average in all work taken. by any person, including a student, of any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom without the prior consent of the PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED HONOR AWARD instructor is prohibited, except as necessary to provide reasonable auxiliary aids and academic adjustments to disabled students. The President’s Distinguished Honor Award is one of the most Any person, other than a student, who willfully violates this section significant and praiseworthy honors available to students at Los shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Angeles Valley College. This certificate is awarded at the college commencement exercises. In order to be considered for the award, a candidate must: 1. petition for the Associate Degree, and 2. achieve a grade-point-average of 3.7 or better in all LACCD college work attempted at the time of petition, and be in good standing, and 3. complete at least 50% of all units utilized for the award at Los Angeles Valley College, and 4. if graduation requirements will not be completed until the end of the spring semester, the student must achieve a grade- point-average of 3.7 and be in good standing in all college work attempted at the end of the fall semester. Please note: Spring candidates for this award will be listed as Candidates in the graduation program. After the final grade point evaluation, if the student achieved a 3.7 GPA, he or she will be awarded the President’s Distinguished Honor Award. Students who possess associate, equivalent or advanced degrees are not eligible for this award.

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OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION The purpose of Administrative Regulation E-55 is to provide students a prompt and equitable means for resolving student Community college districts are required by law to adopt grievances. The grievance procedure may be initiated by one or standards of student conduct along with applicable penalties for more students who reasonably believe he/she/they have been violation (CA Education Code Sections 66017, 66300, 76030 subject to unjust action or denied rights involving their status or and 76031.) The Los Angeles Community College District has privileges as students. It is the responsibility of the student(s) complied with this requirement by adopting Board Rules 9803, to submit proof of alleged unfair or improper action. Grievances Standards of Student Conduct and 91101, Student Discipline pertaining to grades are subject to the CA Education Code Procedures. The purpose of Board Rule 91101 is to provide Section 76224(a). For any matters requiring the attention of the uniform procedures to assure due process when a student is Ombudsperson, and for additional information or resources, charged with a violation of the Standards of Student Conduct. please contact Florentino Manzano at (818) 947-2691 or email All proceedings held in accordance with these Board Rules him at [email protected] for a confidential communication. shall relate to the alleged violation of appropriate standards of student conduct. Discipline measures may be taken by the For complaints surrounding actions dealing with alleged college independently of any charges filed through civil or criminal discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, religion, authorities, or both. [complete text of Board Rules can be found age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, on https://www.laccd.edu/Board/Pages/Board-Rules.aspx] students are directed to contact Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by calling (213) 891-2315 or via email at diversity- The Board Rules on Student Discipline Procedures and [email protected]. Academic Dishonesty apply to all classes (face-to-face as well as distance education).

GRADE GRIEVANCES - INFORMAL REMEDY Los Angeles Valley College is dedicated to maintaining an optimal learning environment for students as outlined in LACCD Board Grade grievances can be resolved informally for students. The Rule 9803. first step for a student is to contact his/her professor to discuss the problem. If the issue is not resolved, or if the student is These standards apply to all current students on campus, unable to meet with the professor, the next step is to contact the former students, online students, while attending any college- Department Chairperson. If a resolution is not met after meeting sponsored classes, activities or events. Violations of such rules, or with the Department Chairperson, the next step is to meet with the behavior adversely affecting suitability as a student, may lead to area Dean over the department in the Office of Academic Affairs. disciplinary action.

GRADE GRIEVANCES – FORMAL RESOLUTION PROCEDURES

The CA Education Code Section 76224(a) specifies that the instructor’s determination of student grades shall be final, except in the cases of fraud, mistake, bad faith or incompetence. A student who reasonably believes, and has proof, that his/her instructor has issued an evaluative final grade based on any of these grounds, he/she is directed to contact the Ombudsperson at (818) 947-2320 for assistance. The Grievance Hearing Request must be made within one-hundred and twenty (120) calendar days of the date of the alleged incident that is the basis of the student’s complaint.

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POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ● Signing one’s name to an official college document for another not present in class, in a lab, or for any other Academic Dishonesty is defined as “Violations of academic reason. integrity include, but are not limited to, the following actions: ● Unauthorized use of electronic devices to Cheating on an exam, plagiarism, working together on an communicate such as text messaging, cell phone, or assignment, paper or project when the instructor has specifically emailing any other person during an in-class or online stated students should not do so, submitting the same term paper exam. to more than one instructor, or allowing another individual to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s grade. ● Unauthorized talking during in-class exams. (Standards of Student Conduct Section 9803.28. Adopted 11-05- 08) CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING THE STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT The consequences for academic dishonesty can be determined by the instructor and/or with the assistance of the Vice President Student discipline sanctions for violations of the Standards of Student Services or Designee. For repeat offenses, students are Student Conduct may result in a Warning, Reprimand, Restitution, subject to progressive discipline penalties, as stated in the Notice Disciplinary Probation, Suspension for ten (10) days of less, of Charges (SD5), leading to suspension through expulsion from Suspension for more than ten (10) days (with or without Subject the LACCD. to Reconsideration), Suspension from Financial Aid or Expulsion from the LACCD. Under Administrative Regulation E-111, “Student Although the circumstances surrounding each situation of alleged discipline records that result in a suspension or expulsion are kept academic dishonesty may differ, the following illustrate such permanently. Student discipline records that result in a warning, examples: reprimand, and disciplinary probation may be expunged after 1. In-class academic dishonesty, or otherwise known as seven years.” Because student discipline records are part of a “cheating,” can occur when there is unauthorized looking student’s academic record, discipline sanctions may affect transfer at, procuring or sharing information from any unauthorized opportunities and/or gainful employment, depending upon the sources. An “authorized source” is from a college official. This nature of the charge and circumstances surrounding the situation. can apply to looking at or operating any kind of electronic device during class when directed not to. VIOLATIONS OF THE STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT ARE AS FOLLOWS: 2. Out of class academic dishonesty, or otherwise known as “cheating,” can occur when students obtain an unauthorized 9803.10 Willful Disobedience: Willful disobedience to directions of copy of sealed test questions or any other kind of exam that college officials acting in the performance of their duties. has not been published to the public at large. It also applies 9803.11 Violation of College Rules and Regulations: Violation to changing, altering, or any other kind of falsification of a of college rules and regulations, including those concerning Scranton, essay, exam, or any other kind of test or college student organizations, the use of college facilities, or the document with the intent of procuring another grade or time, place, and manner of public expression or distribution of benefit. materials. 3. Plagiarism is the representation of expression of ideas from 9803.12 Dishonesty: Dishonesty, such as cheating, or knowingly either published or unpublished work(s) as students own. furnishing false information to colleges. We encourage students to always cite sources to avoid the 9803.13 Unauthorized Entry: Unauthorized entry to or use of the appearance of plagiarism. Using text from internet sources college facilities. without proper citation is considered to be plagiarism. 9803.14 College Documents: Forgery, alteration, or misuse of 4. Furnishing false information can take the form of forgery, college documents, records, or identification. falsification, alteration, or misuse of college documents, 9803.15 Disruption of Classes: Obstruction or disruption of records, or identification in class or laboratory situations. classes, administration, disciplinary procedures, or authorized college activities. 5. Attempting to bribe a college official with an object of value or money to procure a higher grade than earned is considered 9803.16 Theft of or Damage to Property: Theft of or damage to to be academic dishonesty. property belonging to the college, a member of the college community or a campus visitor. EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (NON-INCLUSIVE) 9803.17 Interference with Peace of College: The malicious or willful disturbance of the peace or quiet of any of the Los ● Copying or procuring answers from another student Angeles Community Colleges by loud or unusual noise, or during in-class or online exams and handing them in any threat, challenge to fight, fight, or violation of any rules of as one’s own. conduct as set forth in this Article. Any person whose conduct ● The use of notes, books, dictionaries, or other violates this section shall be considered to have interfered references during an in-class or online exam that are with the peaceful conduct of the activities of the college not authorized by the instructor. where such acts are committed.

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9803.18 Assault or Battery: Assault or battery, abuse, or any d. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of threat of force or violence directed toward any member of the a student, faculty member or college official, or to alter college community or campus visitor engaged in authorized college or district records. activities. e. Use of unlicensed software 9803.19 Alcohol and Drugs: Any possession of controlled f. Unauthorized copying of software substances which would constitute a violation of Health and g. Use of computing facilities to access, send or engage in Safety Code section 11350 or Business and Professions messages which are obscene, threatening, defamatory, Code section 4230; any use of controlled substances present a clear and present danger, violate a lawful the possession of which are prohibited by same, or any regulation and /or substantially disrupt the orderly possession or use of alcoholic beverages while on any operation of a college campus. property owned or used by the District or colleges of the District. “Controlled substance,” as used in this section h. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the regular includes, but is not limited to, the following drugs and operation of the college or District computing system. narcotics: 9803.27 Performance of an Illegal Act: Conduct while present on a) opiates, opium, and opium derivatives, b) mescaline, a college campus or at a location operated and/or controlled c) hallucinogenic substances, d) peyote, e) marijuana, by the District or at a District-sponsored event, which is f) stimulants and depressants, g) cocaine. prohibited by local, State, or federal law. 9803.20 Lethal Weapons: Possession, while on a college campus 9803.28 Academic Dishonesty: Violations of academic integrity or at a college-sponsored function, of any object that might include, but are not limited to, the following actions: cheating be used as a lethal weapon is forbidden by all persons except on an exam, plagiarism, working together on an assignment, sworn peace officers, police officers, and other government paper or project when the instructor has specifically stated employees charged with policing responsibilities. students should not do so, submitting the same term paper 9803.21 Discriminatory Behavior: Behavior while on a college to more than one instructor, or allowing another individual campus or at a college-sponsored function, inconsistent with to assume one’s identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s the District's Non-discrimination Policy, which requires that grade. all programs and activities of the Los Angeles Community 9804 Interference with Classes: Every person who, by physical College District be operated in a manner which is free of force, willfully obstructs, or attempts to obstruct, any student “Prohibited Discrimination,” defined as discrimination or or teacher seeking to attend or instruct classes at any of the harassment in violation of state or federal law on the basis campuses or facilities owned, controlled or administered by of actual or perceived ethnic group identification, race, color, the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including District, is punishable by a fine not exceeding five hundred gender-based sexual harassment), pregnancy, marital status, dollars ($500) or imprisonment in a county jail not exceed one cancer-related medical condition of an employee, sexual year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. As used in this orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran section, "physical force" includes, but is not limited to, use of status. one's person, individually or in concert with others, to impede 9803.22 Unlawful Assembly: Any assemblage of two or more access to or movement within or otherwise to obstruct the persons to 1) do an unlawful act, or 2) do a lawful act in a students or teachers of the classes to which the premises are violent, boisterous or tumultuous manner. devoted. 9803.23 Conspiring to Perform Illegal Acts: Any agreement 9805 Interference with Performance of Duties of Employees: between two or more persons to perform illegal acts. Every person who attempts to cause, or causes, any officer or employee of any of the Los Angeles Community Colleges 9803.24 Threatening Behavior: A direct or implied expression or any public officer or employee to do or refrain from doing, of intent to inflict physical or mental/emotional harm and/or any act in the performance of his/her duties, by means of actions (such as stalking) which a reasonable person would a threat to inflict any injury upon any person or property, is perceive as a threat to personal safety or property. Threats guilty of a public offense. may include verbal statement, written statements, telephone threats or physical threats. 9805.10 Assault or Abuse of an Instructor: Every parent, guardian, or other person who assaults or abuses any instructor 9803.25 Disorderly Conduct: Conduct that may be considered employed by the District in the presence or hearing of a disorderly includes lewd or indecent attire, behavior that community college student or in the presence of other disrupts classes or college activities, breach of the peace community college personnel or students and at a place of the college, aiding or inciting other persons to breach the which is on District premises or public sidewalks, streets, peace of college premises or functions. or other public ways adjacent to school premises, or at 9803.26 Theft or Abuse of Computer Resources including but not some other place where the instructor is required to be in limited to the following: connection with assigned college activities is guilty of a misdemeanor. a. Unauthorized entry into a file to use, read, or change the contents, or for any other purpose. b. Unauthorized transfer of a file. c. Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification or password.

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9806 Unsafe Conduct: Conduct which poses a threat of harm STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW to the individual and/or to others. This includes, but is not limited to, the following types of conduct: Unsafe conduct in DISCLOSURE connection with a Health Services Program (e.g., Nursing, Dental Hygiene, etc.); failure to follow safety direction of Student Right-to-Know Rates for Fall 2016 Cohort District and/or college staff; willful disregard of safety rules Completion Rate: 25.89% as adopted by the District and/or college; negligent behavior Transfer Rate: 9.95% which creates an unsafe environment. In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542), it is the policy of our DRUG-FREE ENVIRONMENT college district to make available its completion and transfer rates to all current and prospective students. Beginning in Fall 2016, a The LACCD is committed to drug-free and alcohol-free campuses. cohort of all certificate-, degree-, and transfer-seeking first-time, Students and employees are prohibited from unlawfully full-time students were tracked over a three-year period. Their possessing, using or distributing illicit drugs and alcohol on District completion and transfer rates are listed above. These rates do not premises, in District vehicles, or as part of any activity of the represent the success rates of the entire student population at the District or colleges of the District. College nor do they account for student outcomes occurring after this three-year tracking period. LACCD Board Rule 9803.19 prohibits the following: “Alcohol and Based upon the cohort defined above, a Completer is a student Drugs. Any possession of controlled substances which would who attained a certificate or degree or became 'transfer prepared' constitute a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350 during a three-year period, from Fall 2016 to Spring 2019. or Business and Professions Code section 4230, any use of Students who have completed 60 transferable units with a GPA controlled substances the possession of which are prohibited of 2.0 or better are considered 'transfer prepared '. Students who by the same, or any possession or use of alcoholic beverages transferred to another post-secondary institution, prior to attaining while on any property owned or used by the District or colleges a degree, certificate, or becoming 'transfer prepared' during a five- of the District or while participating in any District or college- semester period, from Spring 2017 to Spring 2019, are transfer sponsored function or field trip. “Controlled substances,” as students. used in this section, include but are not limited to the following drugs and narcotics: (a) opiates, opium and opium derivatives; (b) mescaline; (c) hallucinogenic substances; (d) peyote; (e) marijuana; (f) stimulants and depressants; (g) cocaine.”

In addition to Board Rule 9803.19, the LACCD also enforces state laws relating to underage drinking, pursuant to Board Rule 9803.27 (“Performance of an Illegal Act”).

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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE In order to insure nondiscrimination policy compliance at Los All programs and activities of the Los Angeles Community Angeles Valley College, please direct inquiries to the Office for College District shall be operated in a manner which is free of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by calling (213) 891-2317 or via discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, email at [email protected] or Office for Diversity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, Equity, and Inclusion. Matters involving Section 504 may be marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), sexual directed to the Office of Administrative Services, (818) 947-2606. orientation, age, physical or mental disability (including AIDS), or veterans status (Reference: Board Rule 1202). POLITICA DE ACUERDO CON LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS DE COMPLAINT PROCESS NOTICE IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDADES

Most complaints, grievances or disciplinary matters should Para asegurar que se cumpla una política no discriminatoria be resolved at the campus level. This is the quickest and en Los Angeles Valley College, favor de dirigirse a la oficina de most successful way of resolving issues involving a California Diversity Programs del Distrito, teléfono (213) 891-2315. Para la Community College (CCC). You are encouraged to work through Sección 504, diríjase a la oficina de Administrative Services al the campus complaint process first before escalating issues to (818) 947-2606. any of the following resources. Issues that are not resolved at the campus level may be presented: LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ■ To the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) at www.accjc.org/ complaint-process if Occupational education classes are open to all students. Although your complaint is associated with the institution’s compliance the lack of proficiency in English is no barrier to enrollment in with academic program quality and accrediting standards. occupational education courses, it is suggested that students ACCJC is the agency that accredits the academic programs deficient in English use the services of the college that are of the California Community Colleges. provided for persons who are limited in English proficiency or have English as a second language. ■ To the CCC Chancellor’s Office. Their website is: https://www. cccco.edu/Complaint-Process-Notice For complaints surrounding actions dealing with alleged EQUAL OPPORTUNITY discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, religion, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, It is the Los Angeles Community College District’s policy to ensure students are directed to contact the Office for Diversity, Equity, that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have and Inclusion at the Los Angeles Community College District at full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not (213) 891-2315. Students can also obtain a copy of the policy and subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District procedures at the District website Office for Diversity, Equity, and on the basis of actual or perceived ethnic group identification, Inclusion. The specific rules and procedures for reporting charges race, color, naturalization, national origin (including language and of Prohibited Discrimination and for pursuing available remedies accent), ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including gender-based are incorporated in the Board Rules in Chapter 15, B.R. 1501- sexual harassment), gender identity and expression, pregnancy, 1522. marital status, cancer-related medical condition of an employee, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental POLITICA NO DISCRIMINATORIA disability, or veteran status.

Todos los programas y actividades de los colegios de la The Board of Trustees commits the District to vigorous equal comunidad de Los Angeles se administrarán de una manera employment opportunity in all aspects of its employment que no discrimine respecto a la identidad de grupos étnicos, programs, including recruitment, assignment, retention, raza, color, nacionalidad, origen, ascendencia, religión, credo, promotion, and transfer. Inquiries regarding Equal Opportunity sexo, embarazo, estado civil, condición médica (relacionada con at Los Angeles Valley College should be directed to the Office cáncer), preferencia sexual, edad, incapacidad mental o física for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by calling (213) 891-2317 or (incluyendo SIDA) o el ser veterano. via email at [email protected] or Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICY The College Sheriff, with the victim’s consent, will immediately conduct a criminal investigation of a reported sexual assault. If The Los Angeles Community College District is committed to the victim wishes, they will also immediately contact the Valley providing a safe environment for students, visitors, and staff. Trauma Center to request that a volunteer California State Any incident of sexual assault should be immediately reported to Certified Rape Crisis Advocate meet the victim at the LAVC the College Sheriff’s Office at (818) 947-2911. (The term “sexual Sheriff’s Office, hospital, or court to provide on-site emotional assault” includes threats of sexual violence. (Section 67385(d), support, information and advocacy. Calif. Ed. Code.) The College Title IX Coordinator can be reached Disciplinary actions will be imposed on individuals found at (818) 947-2808 or [email protected]. responsible for a sexual assault. College sanctions following Los Angeles Valley College has a zero tolerance policy for acts of campus disciplinary procedures depend on the outcome of the sexual assault. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the disciplinary proceedings and may range from suspension to provider of law enforcement services to the Los Angeles Valley expulsion. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same College campus, will investigate all allegations of sexual assault opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary on campus and appropriate disciplinary, criminal, or legal action proceeding and both shall be informed of the outcome of the will be taken. proceeding.

If you become the victim of a sexual assault on or off campus: Colleges and universities that receive federal funding are required by the Jeanne Clery Act to disclose information about crime ■ GET to a safe place occurring on and in the immediate vicinity of campus.

■ DO NOT shower, bathe, douche, change or destroy clothing LAVC crime stats can be found online at www.lavc.edu/sheriff/ Crime-Statistics.aspx or at ope.ed.gov/campussafety. A copy of ■ CONTACT the College Sheriff, M&O Building, (818) 947-2911 the yearly report can be requested from the Los Angeles Valley College Sheriff’s Office. • Immediate medical attention will be provided, as may be required. California law requires that certain statutorily-defined sex offenders notify community college law enforcement officials that • Confidentiality will be maintained as required by law. they are present on campus in specific capacities. If you fall into this category, you must register with the College Sheriff’s Dept. ■ SEEK medical attention Office. ■ SEEK emotional support, referrals, and crisis counseling from: SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY • LAVC Health Services Center, Student Union Building, 1st floor, (818) 763-8836 The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to provide an educational, employment and business environment • Strength United 24-hour HOTLINE free from unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual (818) 886-0453 https://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/ favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications strength-united (SU is a non-profit, multicultural Rape constituting sexual harassment. Employees, students, or other Crisis Center that provides information, referrals, and persons acting on behalf of the District who engage in sexual crisis counseling over the phone. If someone has been harassment as defined in the policy or by state or federal law shall assaulted, an SU volunteer California State Certified be subject to discipline, up to and including discharge, expulsion Rape Crisis Advocate can be requested to meet the or termination of contract. The specific rules and procedures for victim at the hospital, police station, or court to provide reporting charges of sexual harassment and for pursuing available on-site emotional support, information, and advocacy.) remedies are incorporated in the Board Rules in Chapter 15. As soon as possible, the victim of a sexual assault, including date The Los Angeles Community College District has a policy that or acquaintance rape, should report the incident to the College provides informal and formal procedures for resolving complaints. Sheriff, or if the incident occurred off-campus, to the jurisdiction where the crime occurred. The victim should make every attempt Copies of the policy and procedures may be obtained by to preserve any physical evidence of the assault. This may include contacting the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by calling a voluntary medical exam, not showering, and/or not disposing of (213) 891-2317 or via email at diversity-programs@laccd. any damaged clothing or other items that are present after/during edu or https://www.laccd.edu/Departments/DistrictResources/ the assault. Victims are encouraged to call the College Sheriff OfficeOfDiversity/Pages/default.aspx. The College Title IX after a sexual assault for referral or transport to medical treatment, Coordinator can be reached at (818) 947-2808. referral to crisis counseling and legal advocacy, and crime investigation. Sexual assault victims may choose to be assisted by college officials in notifying the proper authorities.

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Any member of the College Community, which includes DEFINITIONS students, faculty, and staff, who believes, perceives, or actually experienced conduct that may constitute sexual harassment, A. “Electronic Smoking Device” means any product containing or has the right to seek the help of the College. Every employee delivering nicotine or any other substance intended for human has the responsibility to report such conduct when it is directed consumption that can be used by a person in any manner towards students to the Sexual Harassment Compliance Officer. for the purpose of inhaling vapor or aerosol from the product. Potential complainants are advised that administrative and civil The term includes any such device, whether manufactured, law remedies, including but not limited to injunctions, restraining distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, orders or other orders may be made available. e-pipe, e-hookah, or vape pen, or under any other product name or descriptor.

B. “Hookah” means a water pipe and any associated products DIVERSITY PROGRAM and devices which are used to produce fumes, smoke, and/ or vapor from the burning of material including, but not limited The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to, tobacco, shisha, or other plant matter. to implement affirmatively equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, C. “Smoking” means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel inhalation, including hookahs and marijuana, whether natural practices, including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, or synthetic, in any manner or in any form. “Smoking” also transfer, demotion, treatment during employment, rate of pay includes the use of an electronic smoking device which or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff , or creates an aerosol or vapor, in any manner or in any form, termination. An Affirmative Action Program will be maintained in or the use of any oral smoking device for the purpose of accordance with Board Rule 101301. Inquiries regarding equal circumventing the prohibition of smoking in this Article. opportunity practices at Los Angeles Valley College should be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by D. “Tobacco Product” means any substance containing calling (213) 891-2317 or via email at diversity-programs@ tobacco leaf, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, email.laccd.edu or online at https://www.laccd.edu/Departments/ pipe tobacco, hookah tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, DistrictResources/OfficeOfDiversity/Pages/default.aspx. dipping tobacco, bidis, blunts, clove cigarettes, or any other preparation of tobacco; and any product or formulation of matter containing biologically active amounts of nicotine that is manufactured, sold, offered for sale, or otherwise SMOKING POLICY distributed with the expectation that the product or matter will be introduced into the human body by inhalation; but does not SMOKE-FREE AND TOBACCO-FREE GUIDELINES include any cessation product specifically approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in treating nicotine Los Angeles Valley College is committed to providing a safe and or tobacco dependence healthy working and learning environment for the students, faculty, and staff on its campus. In Spring 2019, the college adopted SMOKING AND TOBACCO USE DISCOURAGED ON CAMPUS smoke-free and tobacco-free guidelines, which promotes the following goals: The Los Angeles Valley College campus strives to be entirely smoke-free and tobacco-free. These Smoke-free and Tobacco- 1. Protect the health and welfare of the campus and community Free Guidelines apply to all Los Angeles Valley College facilities, at-large by creating a healthy, smoke-free and tobacco-free property, and vehicles, owned or leased, regardless of location. culture, encouraging the cessation of smoking and the use of Smoking and the use of tobacco products shall not be permitted tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, on the Los in any enclosed place, including, but not limited to, all offices, Angeles Valley campus. classrooms, hallways, waiting rooms, restrooms, meeting rooms, 2. Guarantee the right of nonsmokers to breathe smoke-free air, community areas, and performance venues. Smoking and the by recognizing that the need to breathe smoke-free air shall use of tobacco products shall also be discouraged outdoors on all have priority over the desire to smoke. Los Angeles Valley College campus property, including, but not limited to, parking lots, paths, fields, sports/recreational areas, 3. Encourage a more productive living and learning environment and stadiums, as well as in all personal vehicles while on campus. for all members of our campus community. These guidelines apply to all students, faculty, staff, and other persons on campus, regardless of the purpose for their visit. Please refer to the LAVC Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Guidelines (PDF) for details on how the college is addressing smoking and tobacco usage on campus.

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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT interests, skills, values, personality and learning styles. The Virtual Career Center, on the Career/Transfer Center webpage (http:// Counseling Services: The LAVC Counseling Department provides lavc.edu/ transfer/index.aspx), offers students online access to academic, transfer, career and personal counseling to assist career/ major exploration including self-assessments and other students toward pursuing their educational goals. The Counseling career development resources. The Career/Transfer Center Department, located in the Student Services Annex Building, and reference library and computer lab provides information about is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.-2 occupations as well as transfer opportunities and requirements. p.m. Representatives from 4 year colleges and universities are available to meet with students on a regular basis. For further General counseling appointments are scheduled at the Online information, contact the Career & Transfer Center in Student Counseling Appointment Scheduling Desk at https://lavc. Services Annex or call (818) 947-2646 or visit www.lavc.edu/ craniumcafe.com/directory/by-department or www.lavc.edu/ transfer. The center is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am – 7:00 counseling. Same day, “drop-in” appointments are available pm. Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. for brief counseling questions using the “Online Chat” feature on https://lavc.craniumcafe.com/counselingonlinehelpdesk1. Appointments are available by phone, online-chat, video or email. TUTORING Students are able to get additional assistance from the Online ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER: Counseling Help Desk where general questions will be answered by a counselor. www.lavc.edu/tutor.html, [email protected], (818) 947-2922

Specialized counseling is also available in the following programs: Do you want better grades? Do you want more support in helping ■ CalWORKs, ACA 1101 you succeed in your classes? Students who use academic ■ Dream Resource Center, SSC 205 resources and tutoring services succeed at a higher rate than ■ Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), those who do not use the services. SSC 217 Take advantage of the following free resources available to LAVC ■ Mosaic Center, SSC 205 students! ■ Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), SSA 175 ■ Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), MS 112 GENERAL TUTORING, LARC 213, 818-947-2744 ■ TRiO, SSC 228 ■ Umoja Community/ Black Scholars, CC 102 The General Tutoring Center provides drop-in tutoring for many ■ Veterans Resource Center, SSC 205 subjects such as chemistry, physics, statistics, accounting, and economics. The General Tutoring Center also provides free textbook and laptop rentals, and provides study rooms available COUNSELING COURSES: for reservations. Although we cannot guarantee a tutor for every It is recommended that all new students take a COUNSEL 001, subject, we strive to meet the needs of students. 004 or 020 course prior to the completion of 15 semester units at Los Angeles Valley College. These courses assist students in MATH SKILLS LAB, LARC 226, 818-947-7263 utilizing campus resources, improving their study skills, career exploration and educational goal setting, transfer preparedness, The Math Lab is a drop-in tutoring lab for students to get help with and developing their Comprehensive Student Educational Plan their math homework. Three to four tutors are available at any (CSEP). given hour to work with students on a one-on-one basis for short periods of time as needed. The tutors circulate around the lab. In addition to tutoring services, the lab also provides the following: CAREER/TRANSFER CENTER computers with math software, textbooks on reserve, a loan The Career/Transfer Center, located in the Counseling program for videos, CDs, and calculators, math worksheets, and Department, provides services to assist students in selecting class workshops. a major or career goal along with preparing to transfer or completing an Associate Degree and/or a Certificate at LAVC. Career exploration is offered in conjunction with counseling to assist students in self-discovery and decision making. The Career/ Transfer Center offers assessments of achievement,

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THE WRITING CENTER, LARC 229, 818-947-2810 READING CENTER Writing Center provides drop-in tutoring where students receive The Psychology Department Reading Center, located in LARC individualized help with any kind of writing, reading, or critical 220, offers day and evening classes to improve reading and thinking assignment. Students can receive assistance through study skills: Individualized, one unit, credit/no credit programs one-to-one and group tutoring sessions, writing workshops, and may be offered in Developmental Communications 22, including instructive handouts. computer-assisted instruction. These courses include: basic To work on their assignments independently, students are phonics and reading skills, intermediate reading, speed reading, encouraged to use the Writing Center’s computer lab for word comprehension, study skills, and vocabulary development at processing, MLA format, printing, and Internet research. If all levels. Diagnostic testing is available to all students. Please students have an Internet connection at home, then they can take contact the instructor for drop-in appointments. advantage of the Writing Center’s comprehensive website that provides instructive handouts, self guided tutorials, assistance for All students are encouraged to enroll in reading classes and non native speakers, and various links for research. to take advantage of practice materials, equipment, and counseling available to them in the lab. The program is especially For more information about the Academic Resource Center recommended for those beginning college or returning to school. tutoring services, please contact Scott Weigand, Director, 818- For information, call the Reading Center, (818) 947-2481. 947-2811, [email protected]. BIOLOGY TUTORING LAB & RESOURCE CENTER, AHS 232 LIBRARY

The Biology Tutoring Lab and Resource Center is located on the Located on the first floor of the LARC - Library and Academic second floor of the Allied Health and Sciences Center (AHS 232) Resource Center. and is under the direction of Professor Erika Brockmann and Professor Lisa Zung. The Biology Tutoring Lab and Resource The LAVC Library, one of the largest in the San Fernando Valley, Center is open approximately 20 hours per week and provides provides access to a wealth of research materials, including books students with study materials such as models, microscopes and ebooks; full-text articles from academic journals, magazines, and slides, and supplemental materials provided by instructors. and newspapers; and streaming media. The Library building Tutoring includes all biology courses, microbiology, anatomy, features lots of natural light; a variety of comfortable study spaces and physiology. Join us there. Bring your Monarch card. Please for individuals and groups; access to computers, printers, and contact Professor Erika Brockman, (818) 778-5875, or Professor copy machines; and friendly Library faculty and staff committed to Lisa Zung, (818) 778-5878, Directors, AHS 216 & AHS 220 helping everyone find the information they need. respectively. The Library website (lib.lavc.edu) is the gateway to research and All tutoring centers and the Computer Commons require a reading materials, with online “Research Help” guides and an monarch card (student I.D.) for entry. The tutoring center will not FAQ for self-directed learning. Librarians are available to help be available if there are no on-campus classes. in real time: 24/7 through online chat, and in person, by phone, and by email during Library building open hours (posted on the BECOMING A TUTOR Library website and at the Library entrance). Currently registered students, staff, and faculty can check out Library materials The best way to strengthen your understanding of a subject is to with a valid photo ID card + LAVC ID number, and can access help someone else learn it. Being a tutor can provide professional online Library materials anywhere, anytime with a Library login. experience that may enhance your career opportunities. It can Members of the LAVC Alumni & Friends Association can also also be a great source of personal satisfaction. check out books. For more information, please consult the FAQ, Services, and Policies sections of the Library website. The minimum general requirements for becoming a tutor are: Library Science 101: College Research Skills – a 1-unit, 8-week ● Having completed the course for which you will be a tutor with course transferable to UC and CSU, predominantly offered a grade of B or better online – provides a solid foundation in research and critical thinking skills that will help students succeed in English 101 and ● Maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0 many other college-level courses at LAVC and beyond, as well as in the workplace and in students’ personal lives even after ● Being enrolled in 12 units or 6 units and Cooperative college. Library instruction is also available through individual Education course sections (in consultation with individual instructors), in ● Completing mandatory tutor training synchronous, asynchronous, in-person, and online modes.

To find out more about being tutor, contact: Scott Weigand, To learn more about the LAVC Library, please visit the Library Director, 818-947-2811, [email protected]. website, call 818-778-5716, or visit in person.

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ACADEMIC COMPUTING

Students who violate the District's computing facilities usage policy (LACCD Administrative Regulation B-28) may also be subject to college disciplinary action, including but not limited to, suspension or expulsion.

COMPUTER COMMONS

Students may use the Open Computer Lab during posted hours, located in the LARC - Library and Academic Resource Center, 2nd floor.

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CalWORKS PROGRAM Avenue. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS)

The CalWORKs Program at LAVC is an educational, training, CONTINUING EDUCATION and job development program established for students who are receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) The Los Angeles Valley College Continuing Education Department benefits. Our goal is to provide an educational environment offers free, noncredit classes in English as a Second Language, where students may develop the needed vocational skills leading Civics, and Vocational Education. When you visit our office, to meaningful employment. Students may enroll in short-term you will be provided with a schedule of Continuing Education trainings and other vocational programs offered by the college. classes. In addition, we can help you with academic, vocational, The program provides specialized supportive services such as: and personal counseling resources and referrals for financial academic counseling, child care, tutoring, HiSET (High School assistance with books, supplies, childcare, and transportation. We Equivalency Testing) evaluation/official test, job development, look forward to assisting you. Continuing Education is located in Work-Study, Life Skills/Parenting/Employment Workshops, the Administration & Career Advancement Building, Room 1401. resource referrals, and more. For more information, visit us in Continuing Education is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to ACA 1101. Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday 8:30 3:00 p.m. Please call (818) 778-5594 for further information. All am to 4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Office hours subject classes and services are currently offered online. Please see our to change without notice and additional hours are available by webpage for more information. https://www.lavc.edu/continuinged/ appointment. index.aspx

Telephone: (818) 947-2976. Fax (818) 947-2975. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.lavc.edu/calworks COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION (CARE)

CITIZENSHIP CENTER The mission of CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) is to support the unique needs of EOPS students who Prospective U.S. citizens, students, and members of the are single parents by promoting self-sufficiency and academic community are welcome at the Los Angeles Valley College success through tailored workshops, additional counseling, Citizenship Center. Services include: INS citizenship preparation educational materials and financial assistance for child care class, noncredit ESL classes, citizenship forms, assistance filling related expenses. To be eligible for CARE a student must be out the citizenship application, and immigration information. (1) eligible for EOPS, (2) 18 years of age or older, (3) receiving The Citizenship Center is located in the Administration & Career cash aid (TANF, CalWORKS/GAIN) for his/herself and/or for a Advancement Building, Room 1401. The Citizenship Center is dependent child living in the household, and (4) a single head of open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call (818) 947- household. For more information visit the EOPS/CARE website at 5594. www.lavc.edu/eops; the EOPS/CARE office located in the Student Services Building, 2nd floor; or call (818) 947-2432. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DREAM RESOURCE CENTER EDUCATION The Dream Resource Center (DRC) is here to support The Community Services office offers classes in recreational, undocumented students throughout their educational journey. creative, educational, cultural, and business-oriented subjects. We are proud to support undocumented students in their access Most Community Education classes are designed for the adult to, and experience in higher education. We offer a variety of learner and are offered in the evenings and on weekends to services and resources to promote the success of our students. meet the needs of working adults and seniors. In addition to adult Undocumented students receive free counseling, on-site tutoring, not-for-credit classes the department also offers a small number cultural activities and events to promote cultural enrichment, of programs for youth in the community. These include summer campus and community referrals to existing resources, and and vacation camps, gymnastics and aquatics All Community University tours to increase transfer. We welcome you to visit our Education classes are not-for-credit, although some courses, office, located in the Mosaic Center on 2nd Floor of the Student upon completion, offer a certificate. The Community Services Services Center building. Department is not supported by tax dollars in any way and is totally self-supporting. For more information on upcoming classes, For more information, please visit: please call (818) 947-2577, Extension 4172. The Community lavc.edu/Dream-resource-center/DRC-About.aspx Services office is located Community Services Center on Ethel

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EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT AND SERVICES (EOPS) PROGRAM

The mission of EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and The Dual Enrollment Program at Los Angeles Valley College Services) at Los Angeles Valley College is to assist eligible invites students from a number of local high schools to enroll students who have historically experienced economic and in college-level courses taught by college faculty. While these educational challenges. The program provides over and above courses may be open to the general LAVC student population service through counseling, tutoring, financial assistance, to a limited degree, dual enrollment courses are taught at local workshops and other services in order to increase access, high school campuses during the regular school day. If you are retention and goal completion. To be eligible for EOPS a student a parent or high school student, please talk to your high school must (1) qualify for a California College Promise Grant (formerly college counselor about taking dual enrollment courses. known as BOG) A, B, or C with $0estimated family income (EFC) or D “Homeless Youth” as determined by the Financial Aid Dual enrollment has these advantages: Office; (2) be a California resident, or meet California Dream Act ● Free tuition for high school students only requirements; (3) enroll in 12 or more units;4) have fewer than 50 degree applicable units; and (5) demonstrate educational ● Convenient locations near LAVC challenges. For more information visit the EOPS/CARE website ● College-level coursework to prepare for transfer at www.lavc.edu/eops; the EOPS/CARE Office located in the Student Services Building, 2nd floor or call (818) 947-2432. ● Fulfilling both high school and college requirements simultaneously

For more information on our Dual Enrollment Program, please EXTENSION PROGRAM contact Raffi Kahwajian at (818) 947-2961 or [email protected]. The Extension Program at the college has been offering skill based professional certificate courses since 1995. These offerings provide real-world practical applications and career training for HiSET/ GED® adults who are beginning or returning to college, for those seeking HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TESTING/ GENERAL a career or lifestyle change, for those whose college careers were EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT OR GENERAL EDUCATION interrupted by life transitions, and for those who recognize the DIPLOMA need for job skill enhancement. All offerings are “not-for-credit” status. We offer easy payment plans for all of our Extension High School Equivalency Testing / General Education classes. Development or General Education Diploma

In the Extension Program, students must successfully complete A high school equivalency credential can help you show your (C average or higher) the academies to be granted an “Affidavit of employer you have the college and career readiness skills that Completion”. allow you to grow on the job, participate in job training, and continue your education. Passing the HiSET exam or GED® is Extension programs include: another way test takers can earn their state-issued high school equivalency credential. Official High School Equivalency testing is ■ Professional Paralegal Academy offered through the LAVC CalWORKs Program. LAVC is certified by the State of California to conduct official HiSET and GED ■ Human Resource Assistant Academy exams. Testing is offered in paper and computer-based format. Practice tests and preparation workshops are also available. ■ Legal Document Assistant Academy Space is limited and prior registration fee is required. Eligible test takers must be California residents 18 years old or older with valid ■ Legal Secretary Academy government issued identification. ■ HR for Non-Profits; HR-aPHR Certification For more information, visit us in ACA 1101. For further information on our offerings or if you would like to register ONLINE 24/7, please go to www.legalfieldcareers.com. Telephone: (818) 947-2600 ext. 4042 or (818) 947-2976. We would love to hear from you. Please call us at (818) 997-0967 Fax (818) 947-2975. or email us at [email protected]. The Extension Program at Los Email: [email protected] Angeles Valley College is located in the ACA building, Workforce Website: www.lavc.edu/hiset.html Training.

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LAVC FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ■ Read, discuss and write about Chicano/Latino culture If you are a LAVC student and parenting a child in your home, ■ Take a Counseling 1 class paired with English 101 and go to www.lavcfamilyresourcecenter.org. The LAVC Family Counseling 20 paired with English 103 Resource Center provides services to student parents and their ■ Work closely with the Puente Counselor until graduation and children to support academic, career, and family goals. Free transfer. services for LAVC student parents include: parenting workshops, tutoring, mentoring, access to a social worker and family therapist. ■ Attend a regional Puente Conference and visit university All services have shifted and are available virtually. Contact us campuses so that we can help you keep your family strong while you are a ■ Work with mentors from the community student! Puente is open to all students willing to participate fully in the For more information go to www.lavcfamilyresourcecenter.org or entire year-long program. For application, contact: Andres leave a message at 818-778-5612. Cruzalegui (818) 778-5751 or go to https://www.lavc.edu/puente/ index.aspx MOSAIC CENTER The Mosaic Center opened its doors in 2017 and provides a SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM welcoming space for specially funded support programs including the Dream Resource Center, Veterans Resource Center, Dream Become a volunteer in your community and make a difference in Resource Center, and Umoja Black Scholars (Located in CC 102). the world around you!

We provide a safe environment to program eligible students Los Angeles Valley College’s Service Learning Program links who have been disproportionately impacted and identified in students as volunteers with nonprofit agencies. Through volunteer the Student Equity Plan (2015). Our efforts include targeted service, students gain valuable practical experience that can be campus and community outreach, academic counseling, tutoring, related to any class. workshops, cultural celebrations, field trips and referrals to other available resources on and off campus. Many Los Angeles Valley College instructors offer extra credit and incorporate Service Learning into their courses enhancing Please feel free to stop by or schedule an appointment to see opportunities for learning, while students gain valuable hands-on a designated counselor or staff member. We look forward to work experience with community non-profit agencies. A minimum welcome you into our space! of 20 hours of volunteer service is required per semester. Location: Student Services Center, 2nd Floor Students must also maintain a “reflection journal,” challenging Website: http://lavc.edu/Mosaic-Center/Mosaic-Center.aspx them to think, write, and talk critically about their experiences.

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS NextUp/GUARDIAN SCHOLARS ■ Greater understanding of course work. Provides examples of real life application of classroom knowledge. (formerly known as CAFYES) The NextUp/Guardian Scholars Programs provide support for ■ Connection to college is strengthened, increasing the current and former foster youth attending Los Angeles Valley likelihood of remaining in school, earning higher grades, and College. The programs join together the efforts of all campus achieving educational goals. student support services to assist students in reaching their academic goals. For more information visit the EOPS/CARE ■ Provides opportunities for career exploration and workforce website at www.lavc.edu/eops; the EOPS/CARE Office located in training. the Student Services Building, 2nd floor or call (818) 947-2432. ■ Opportunity to develop leadership and teamwork skills. PUENTE ■ Fosters cultural awareness and diversity. ■ Increases self-esteem and critical thinking skills. The Puente Program at Los Angeles Valley College is part of a statewide project that helps students to succeed academically, ■ Volunteer service can be included in college applications and transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and become employment resumes. recognized as leaders and scholars. For more information, please contact the Cooperative Education All students accepted into the Puente Program will: Office at (818) 947-2334 or [email protected]. ■ Take two writing classes, English 101 in the Fall and English www.lavc.edu/Servicelearning 103 in the Spring

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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH construction project students with mobility limitations are urged to be aware that regular paths of travel may be closed and to take DISABILITIES (SSD) extra care in navigating the campus.

The Services for Students with Disabilities Office is designed to Students should be able to access construction safety updates on promote and provide equal access to educational programs and the college website http://lavc.edu/revitalizingvalley/Construction- activities offered by Los Angeles Valley College for students with Parking-Updates.aspx or from SSD. verified disabilities. Students may be eligible for one or more services, depending STUDY AWAY PROGRAM on the specific nature of their disabilities. Accommodations and services are determined by the nature and extent of the disability The Study Away Program at Los Angeles Valley College is and the disability-related educational limitations of the student and dedicated to furthering the development of national, international are provided based on approval from SSD. and intercultural awareness. You can also visit our website at www.lavc.edu/studyaway. Support services for eligible, registered students with verified disability-based needs may include registration assistance, orientation to campus, special counseling, access to instructional materials in alternative formats, special parking privileges, referral TRiO/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES for tutoring, test-taking assistance, referral to on-campus and off-campus resources, note-taking assistance, lecture recording SSS is a student support services program that is funded by the approval, assessment for learning disabilities, sign language U.S. Department of Education. The mission of the program is interpreters, liaison with faculty and campus departments, liaison to increase college retention and graduation rates of students with the California State Department of Rehabilitation, Adapted eligible for the program as well as increasing the transfer rates Physical Education classes, and access to assistive technology. for these students from Los Angeles Valley College to 4-year Students with disabilities who require accommodations for the universities. In response to this mission, academic support classroom are strongly urged to contact the SSD Office as services will be provided to students who meet the following soon as possible in the admissions and registration process to criteria and are willing to commit themselves to the requirements receive information about services so that accommodations can of LAVC’s SSS program. be provided in a timely manner. SSD is located in The Student Services Annex. For further information, contact SSD at ssd@ ■ Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and lavc.edu, or (818) 947-2681 or (818) 947-2680 (TTY for the deaf meet one or more of the following federal guidelines: and hard of hearing). ● First generation college student – neither parent has a bachelor’s degree from a university/college ALTERNATE TEXT FORMATS ● Low income – according to federal guidelines Eligible students can request educational materials and other ● Have a documented disability published college materials in alternate text formats from the Services for Students with Disabilities Office. Please call (818) ■ Students must also meet all of the following criteria: 947-2681 or TTY (818) 947-2680 to inquire about alternate text format production. ● Have transfer and graduation as an educational goal ● Need for academic and personal preparation TELETYPE DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TTY) ■ The Student Support Services program will provide eligible TTY’s for the deaf and hard of hearing are available on campus students who join the program with the following services: at the following locations: Services for Students with Disabilities Office, Student Services Annex Room 175; College Sheriff, M&O ● Academic Counseling Building - West-end (available 24 hours/ day). Sorenson Relay ● Tutoring/Mentoring Service Videophones are also available for use by the deaf and/or hard of hearing in the Services for Students with Disabilities Office ● Study Skills Workshops and the Sheriff’s Office. ● Financial Aid Workshops ● Career Counseling and Workshops WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY ● Cultural Activities and Field Trips All multi-story buildings on campus can be accessed by elevator. ● Transfer Information All other buildings can be accessed by ramps. ● College/University Visits CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESSIBILITY ● Computer Lab

The college is undergoing a large construction project that will ● Bluebooks & Scantrons result in new buildings and modernized classrooms. During the

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■ Students must be willing to commit themselves to the VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER following requirements of the Student Support Services program: The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at the Los Angeles Valley College offers dedicated staff available to help veterans with ● Students must enroll in at least 9 units fall and spring individual assistance to initiate their educational benefits. In semesters unless previous approval has been granted. addition, we offer assistance with admissions and enrolling in ● Students must meet with the SSS counselor at least classes, referrals to on and off campus resources, tutoring and a designated computer lab. ● twice each semester The academic success of each veteran is our number one priority. ● Students must maintain at least a 2.0 G.P.A. In addition to providing services to veterans, we also encourage ● Students must attend a minimum of 2 of the following spouses and dependents to utilize our services. activities each semester: workshops, tutoring, cultural Location: Student Services Center, 2nd Floor events or field trips Website: http://lavc.edu/veterans/ Email: [email protected] ■ If you would like to be part of this program contact the TRiO Office at (818) 947-2486 or e-mail at trio@lavc. For Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch 33) students and VA Vocational edu. Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch 31) students, our tuition policy complies with 38 USC 3679(e) which means Post 9/11 and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment students will not UMOJA COMMUNITY/ BLACK be charged or otherwise penalized due to a delay in VA tuition and fee payments. For eligibility consideration, a Post 9/11 GI SCHOLARS Bill student must submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Student must provide a VAF 28-1905 The Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) Umoja Black Scholars form. All persons seeking enrollment must meet the general Program is a mentorship-based learning community created to admissions policies. Those seeking to use VA Education Benefits foster greater culturally relevant engagement, sense of belonging, must submit all prior transcripts for a transfer evaluation and and academic success for LAVC students of color. Given this, our submit one of the following a 22-1990, 22-1995, 22-5490, or a primary focus is to support African American students in defining 22-5495 to the VA. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. their future, motivating them on their path, cultivating their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about passion, and holding them accountable to their dreams. education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. African American students at LAVC, Umoja Black Scholars and government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill the Black Scholar Network are inclusive to any students interested in cross-cultural engagement centered on the Black experience and perspectives of students navigating America and LAVC. We offer academic counseling, tutoring, university field trips, WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM an annual HBCU field trip, financial assistance, and referrals to on and off campus supports in order to increase matriculation, Los Angeles Valley College Workforce Training Program provides persistence and retention for the success of our Umoja Black training in a variety of occupational programs and services that Scholars. prepare individuals for employment in the community.

Entry into our program includes training, materials, parking, Location: Campus Center 102 counseling, job coaching, job development and placement. All Website: http://lavc.edu/Black-Scholars/ Workforce Training Programs are individually priced. For further Email: [email protected] information regarding the Workforce Training Program please call us at (818) 947-2941 or visit http://www.lavc.edu/Workforce- Training/Workforce-Training.aspx

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The Los Angeles Valley College Art Gallery serves as a unique Job and internship opportunities are listed at www.CollegeCentral. educational resource for students and the greater community of com/LAVC. LAVC's Online Job Board is a free online resource the San Fernando Valley through the exhibition and interpretation for LAVC students, alumni, and community members seeking of works in all media. full and part-time employment or internship openings. Please visit www.CollegeCentral.com/LAVC. This site is managed by Presenting ambitious visual arts exhibitions, lectures and the Cooperative Education Office located in the Administration & collaborative partnerships, we provide a dynamic platform for Career Advancement Building, Room 1201. For more information, dialogue, inquiry, and discovery. The LAVC Art Gallery seeks to please call (818) 947-2334 or email [email protected]. promote knowledge, inspire creative thinking, and deepen an understanding of and appreciation for the visual arts.

LAVC Art Gallery is located in the Art Building. Hours vary each LAVC MONARCH STORE (BOOKSTORE) semester. Please check our website for the most up to date www.lavcbookstore.com information. 818-947-2313 Ext 4101 www.lavc.edu/arts/artgallery.html Store Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm Friday 7:30 am to 1:00 pm LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE Special and extended hours are posted outside of the store and HISTORICAL MUSEUM on our website during the beginning of each term. Summer & Winter hours may be shortened. The Los Angeles Valley College Historical Museum contains photographs, artifacts, and documents relating to the history SAVE YOUR CASH REGISTER RECEIPT YOU NEED IT FOR of the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles Valley College. ALL REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES!! The Museum is located on the second floor of the Library and Academic Resource Center. Please visit the Museum in person REFUND POLICY or on the web at lavc.edu/museum. For more information, contact Xiaoyang Liu Behlendorf, Museum Curator, at [email protected], or All textbook sales are final after the Friday of the first week call (818) 947-2762. of classes. Refunds and/or exchanges will be allowed during the second week of class with a drop or withdrawal slip. All refunds must be accompanied by an original receipt...NO GUIDING YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS EXCEPTIONS!! CENTER • New books must be free of all markings - pen, pencil or highlighting - no broken spine and/or creases on spine The LAVC Guiding Your Path to Success Center is located in or pages Room 242 of the Student Services Building. The GPS Center is an integral part of the Student Services Building and has access • Wrapped books must remain unopened or you will be to 39 computer workstations. The GPS center hosts many charged a $5.00 re-wrapping fee. different events and workshops throughout the year. • Special order books are paid in full upon request. No The following seminars and workshops are held in the GPS refunds will be given on special order books. Center: • All packaged items such as Course Packs, Textbook • Counseling First Semester Plan Workshops Bundles, CD access codes, etc. are unopened in their • Registration Workshops original packaging. • Financial Aid Information Sessions • Defective books must be accompanied by a receipt • First Year Experience workshops within a month from the date of purchase for EXCHANGE • Student Worker Training Series Events ONLY

For more information call (818) 947-2587 or please visit www.lavc. Please do not purchase or rent textbooks and or supplies for edu/assessment for more information. classes you are not enrolled in. All returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee. Required School supplies, supplemental books and materials may be returned for store credit/exchange only within 48 hrs of purchase. Non-required materials such

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as study guides, workbooks, study aids, cliff notes & PROGRAMS dictionaries are not returnable. Also no returns or exchanges on Goggles, medical or computer equipment, software, The Center operates on the academic calendar of Los Angeles clothing or personal items. There is a 24 hour exchange only Valley College. Winter and summer intersession is offered if period on incorrect or damaged books or merchandise after the funding is available to operate any or all of these sessions. last day to return. No refund will be issued. Program days and hours for summer and winter sessions may be different from those offered for the fall and spring semesters. No refunds on textbooks purchased during FINALS. During the fall and spring semesters, the following programs are available. The Bookstore staff is responsible for making the determination regarding the condition of merchandise to be returned or PRESCHOOL PROGRAM exchanged. Services available for preschool children 2.5 years of age up to 5 RENTAL POLICY years of age. The center is open for preschool children Monday- Friday 7:45 AM-3:00 PM. Rentals are to be returned to the Bookstore on or before the return due date and must be returned in saleable condition. If SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM rentals are not returned by due date, the credit card provided will be charged for a non-return cost and fee for the book. Services available for school age children in Kindergarten up to sixth grade. The center is open for school age children M, W, Th *WILL NOT TAKE BACK WATER DAMAGED BOOKS 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM, T 1:30 PM to 8:00 PM, F CLOSED. During REFUND PAYMENT PROCESSING the summer school age hours vary and will typically be 7:45 AM- 3:00 PM.

Payment By Refund By Timeline FEES Cash Cash Immediate Fees for all Campus Child Development Center programs are Credit Card Credit to your Store process at calculated using a sliding scale based on family size and the Charge Account the end of business day; Actual credit to gross monthly income. Subsidized service is available to eligible account determined families. by bank Voucher Credit to Voucher Immediate CURRICULUM Account The Center’s faculty prepares daily activities to provide developmentally appropriate programs for preschool and school BOOK BUYBACK age children’s cognitive, physical, creative and emotional growth.

The bookstore will make every effort to purchase books from our NUTRITION students. The Bookstore is not obligated to but provides this as a service to help keep the cost down and offer savings to our Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner are provided for all students. children enrolled, at no charge.

Student Lab and Employment-Students, particularly Child Development majors, participate in the programs under the direct CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER supervision of a Lead Teacher. Employment opportunities for The Los Angeles Valley College Child Development Center is a assistant teachers are available for those who qualify; applications licensed childcare/early childhood education and development are available in the Child Development Center office. facility providing developmentally appropriate programs for preschool and school age children. ADMISSIONS POLICY FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Child Development Center affords all persons full and ENROLLMENT & ELIGIBILITY equal access, regardless of their sex, color, age, ethnic group There are eligibility lists for all of the Campus Child Development identification, race, national origin, religion, mental or physical Center programs. The length of the lists varies by program. disability (including AIDS), creed, ancestry, pregnancy, marital Student-parents are given priority for enrollment. Please call status, medical condition, sexual orientation, or veteran status the front desk at (818) 947-2931 for enrollment questions and (Reference: Government Code Section 11135, Education Code information on how to pick up an enrollment packet. Section 200, LACCD Board Rule 1202). The Child Development Center programs refrain from religious instruction or worship.

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APPLICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEES:

For applications and information, contact the Child Development Administration of Justice Electronics Center at (818) 947-2931. Applications must be submitted to the Broadcasting Engineering Child Development Center to be considered for service and/or Business Administration Fire Technology placement on the eligibility list. Child Development Media Arts

LOCATION Cinema Nursing Commercial Music Photography The Center is located in the northeast parking lot near the corner of Ethel Avenue and Oxnard Street. (Parking lot D) Computer Applications Respiratory Therapy & Office Technologies Tool & Manufacturing Computer Science COLLEGE ADVISORY COMMITTEES

One primary mission of Los Angeles Valley College is career education. In fulfilling that mission, the college provides a variety FINANCIAL AID of programs and services which prepare students for employment WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID? and career advancement. The purpose of the financial aid program is to provide financial The demands of business and industry determine the various assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable career education programs offered by the college. These include to attend college. Although it is expected that students and a variety of business, public safety, health and allied health, parents will make a maximum effort to meet the cost of education, electronics and engineering, computer programming and high financial aid is available to fill the gap between family resources technology, telecommunication and media, family and consumer and the annual educational expenses. Financial aid is meant to studies, and other related education and training. supplement the family’s existing income/financial resources and should not be depended upon as the sole means of income to Job placement and career progress are measures of successful support other non-educational expenses. students and reflect the effectiveness of the education and training provided by career education at Los Angeles Valley Financial aid is available from various sources such as federal, College. To ensure the success of our students, career education state, institutional, community organizations and individual donors. programs are developed and maintained by the faculty with Financial aid can be awarded in the form of grants, loans, work- the advice and assistance of advisory committees. Advisory study, scholarships, or a combination of these. committee membership consists of career education faculty plus business and industry consultants who are familiar with the WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID? practices and job skills needed in today’s job market. Further, the Vocational Technical Education Act of 1998 (VTEA), mandates To be considered for financial aid, students must meet the advisory committees for career education programs to establish following minimum requirements: business and industry partnerships with college faculty and ■ For federal aid eligibility, be a U.S. citizen or an eligible administration. non-citizen. An eligible non-citizen is a U.S. permanent resident who has documentation from the Department of The advisory committee serves a vital role in keeping career Homeland Security verifying that his/her stay in the U.S. is education programs relevant, dynamic, and on the cutting-edge for other than a temporary purpose. of technology. This can only be achieved with a close working relationship between the college and the business community. ■ For state aid eligibility, be either a 1) U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, or 2) be classified as an AB 540 student by Advisory committees meet at least once each academic year, but your College’s Admissions & Records Office may meet as often as necessary. Committee members evaluate ■ Demonstrate financial need. career education and training programs, including curriculum, equipment, facilities and staffing plans, provide counsel and ■ Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress in a course of advice, review past accomplishments, and forecast trends study leading to a Certificate, AA or AS Degree, or Transfer affecting career education, vocational training, and employment. to a Baccalaureate Degree Program. ■ Not be in default on any student loan such as Federal Advisory committee members are an important component of the Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and education program of the college. The professionals who serve on unsubsidized), Federal Direct Loans (subsidized or advisory committees are nominated because of their leadership in unsubsidized), Supplemental Loans to Assist Students technology, the job market, and the economic development of Los (SLS), or FPLUS Loans (Parent Loans for undergraduate Angeles. Bringing expert advice and sound planning on business, students) at any college attended. trade, and technical issues, advisory committees ensure course and program content reflect the needs of the rapidly changing job ■ Not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant, Federal market. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) or

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Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) or SMART Grant. You are not allowed to have an employee or agent of a ■ Be registered with Selective Service, if required to do so. commercial entity, or other third party, create an FSA ID for you for any purposes including but not limited to: payment reductions, ■ Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program. debt consolidation or applying for aid. Misrepresentation of your ■ Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN). identity to the federal government could result in criminal or civil penalties. ■ Not be convicted of possessing or selling illegal drugs while enrolled and receiving federal financial aid from any college VERIFICATION POLICY or university. Federal verification requirements apply to the following programs: ■ Demonstrate an Ability to Benefit as defined below. ■ Federal Pell Grant ABILITY TO BENEFIT ■ Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Students who meet one of the qualifications listed below have (FSEOG) demonstrated the ability to benefit from a college education in ■ Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) accordance with applicable Federal Regulations. ■ Federal Perkins Loan Program ■ Received a high school diploma; or ■ Federal Direct Loan Program

■ Passed a high school proficiency examination; or If your application has been selected for verification by the federal processor, you will be required to provide additional ■ Received a Certificate of General Educational documentation with a specific deadline. Failure to meet this Development (GED); or Prior to July 1, 2012 deadline will result in the denial of financial aid. For verification deadline dates and further instructions on how to complete your WHEN TO APPLY (TYPICAL DATES – CONTACT FINANCIAL AID financial aid file, visit the Financial Aid Office website. OFFICE FOR EXACT DATES) For the Federal Direct Loan Program, verification must be • October 1 FAFSA application available on-line at www.fafsa. completed 20 working days prior to the last day of enrollment ed.gov. CA DREAM ACT application available on-line at www. period to allow for loan processing time. caldreamact.org. Students whose applications are selected for verification may be • March 2 Cal Grant deadline and application priority deadline paid on any corrected valid SAR/ISIR that is received within 120 days after the student’s last day of enrollment. • April 1 Established priority funding deadline for limited funded financial aid programs If an applicant does not complete verification by the established deadline, all federal financial aid is forfeited for the award year. • May 1 Established priority deadline to submit required The Financial Aid Office maintains the right to request additional documents to the Financial Aid Office information which may be required to process your application. Those may include but are not limited to: • Sept 2 Extended competitive Cal Grant deadline for community college students ■ Tax Return Transcript, and/or Tax Account Transcript, W-2's, or Non Filing Statement To receive Title IV Financial Aid as noted above, Los Angeles ■ Verification of Untaxed Income Valley College Financial Aid Office must have on file a valid Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) by the last day ■ Verification Worksheet of enrollment for a term/semester or by June 30th, whichever is ■ Selective Service Certification earlier. ■ Social Security Verification HOW TO APPLY ■ Permanent resident documents, if an eligible non-citizen To apply for federal and state financial aid programs, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) at studentaid.gov or at www.caldreamact.org (for AB 540 Students taking only ESL classes must submit both an ESL students). The FAFSA is an all inclusive application form that Certification Form and a Student Educational Plan to the Financial allows students to apply for all programs. Aid Office within the first semester. Both forms must be signed by Note: New to FSA? Create an FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov. An FSA ID an academic counselor. ESL Certification Cards are available in gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can the Financial Aid Office and in the Counseling Center. serve as your legal signature. Only create an FSA ID using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. You are not authorized to create an FSA ID on behalf of someone else, including a family member.

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AUDITED CLASSES FEDERAL REFUND REQUIREMENTS Students cannot receive financial aid, including the CCPG, for Notice: Students who receive financial aid, and withdraw enrollment in audited classes. No exceptions to this policy can be from ALL classes, may be obligated for repayment on some made. of the federal funds received prior to withdrawal.

SUMMER FINANCIAL AID All students receiving federal aid, who withdraw from the (Special requirements apply - please contact the Financial Aid institution in the first 60% of the term, are subject toReturn Office for more information) Regulations. The Financial Aid Office will calculate the amount of federal funds earned by the student up to the point of withdrawal and students will be billed and must repay any federal grant funds ENROLLMENT AT OTHER LACCD COLLEGES received but not earned. Failure to repay these funds will result Consortium Agreements are in effect for all colleges within the Los in the denial of future federal financial aid at all colleges. Angeles Community College District. If you are attending more Nonpayment of the unearned amount will be reported to the than one college within the District in the same academic period, U.S. Department of Education for collection. The college is payment will be based on all units taken. You must maintain at also required to report grant overpayments to the National least a one (1) approved unit level of enrollment at the Home/ Student Loan Data System. Primary campus (the college processing your financial aid) for the entire award period. For financial aid programs that are limited in It is advised that you contact the Financial Aid Office before funding, a six (6) approved unit minimum enrollment is required withdrawing from all of your classes so you understand the results at the Home campus. Please note that if you are in an extension of your actions. For the refund policy on enrollment fees and non- appeal due to Satisfactory Academic Progress, you must be resident tuition, please see the College Schedule of Classes or enrolled in approved units, meaning classes listed in your Student the College Catalog. Educational Plan (SEP) you submitted with your appeal to the Financial Aid Office. If you are enrolled in classes not listed in your SEP, the units will not be included in the calculation of approved FEDERAL GRANTS units. An SEP is a plan written between a student and academic FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM counselor. For further information, please contact the Financial Aid Office and/or the Counseling Office. The Federal PELL Grant Program is a federally funded program that provides assistance to undergraduate students who have not TAX CREDIT yet earned a baccalaureate or first professional degree and who demonstrate financial need. Awards are based on the student’s American Opportunity Credit – Under the American Recovery and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and enrollment status. The Reinvestment Act (ARRA), more parents and students qualify for EFC is calculated based on the information such as income and a tax credit, the American opportunity credit, to pay for college assets on the FAFSA. expenses. The full credit is available to individuals whose modified adjusted gross income is $80,000 or less, $160,000 or less for FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY married couples filing a joint return. Those who do not make GRANT (FSEOG) enough money to have to file a tax return should also consider filing because they can get up to $1,000 back. The new credit also The FSEOG is a federal grant program designed to supplement adds required course materials to the list of qualifying expenses other sources of financial aid for students with exceptional need. and allows the credit to be claimed for four post-secondary FSEOG awards are based on financial need and fund availability. education years instead of two. Many of those eligible will qualify There is a six (6) approved unit minimum enrollment requirement for the maximum annual credit of $2,500 per student, which is with at least one (1) approved unit at the college processing the $500 more than the Hope Credit. student’s financial aid. Since this is a limited funded program, priority will be awarded to students who apply early and meet the Lifetime Learning Credit – Families may be able to claim up to 6 approved unit requirement. FSEOG awards range upward from $2,000 for tuition and required fees each year. The maximum $100 to $600 per year, depending on need and packaging policy. credit is determined on a per-taxpayer (family) basis, regardless of the number of postsecondary students in a family. Students who fees are covered by a fee waiver, scholarship, or grant would not STATE GRANTS be able to add their costs to their families for tax credit calculation. To qualify for any of the state-funded grants, a student must be You should consult a tax professional for further details or consult a California resident and be attending (or planning to attend) an the following website: eligible college in California. www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT Types of Financial Aid Available – (formerly known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver - BOGFW) Grants, Scholarships & Loans The California College Grant Program (CCPG) is offered by the California Community Colleges. Applicants do not have to be

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enrolled in a specific number of units or courses to receive the ■ Have not already earned a bachelor’s or professional degree, CCPG. Please note that payment of health fees is no longer part or the equivalent. of the fee waiver. All CCPG fee waiver recipients are required to ■ Meet the income and asset ceiling as established by CSAC pay the student health fee. ■ Meet Selective Service requirements. You are eligible to apply for a CCPG if you are: Deadline date: First deadline is March 2. A second deadline ■ a California resident, and for community college applicants is September 2, but we highly ■ enrolled in at least one unit, and recommend that applicants meet the March 2 deadline when more funding is available. ■ in good academic standing. ■ Or Students who meet AB540 requirements. Assembly Bill Students must submit a GPA Verification and FAFSA by 540 (AB 540) allows qualified students to be exempt from the applicable deadlines to the California Student Aid paying out-of-state tuition at public colleges and universities Commission. GPA verification for students enrolled within the Los in California. Contact your Admissions & Records Office to Angeles Community College District will be electronically sent to determine if you qualify under this classification. the Commission by the deadline date for those who meet specific criteria. Contact your Financial Aid Office to see if you meet the You may qualify for a CCPG if any of the following categories criteria to have your GPA electronically sent and for other possible applies to you: options. A. At the time of enrollment you are a recipient of benefits under the TANF/CalWORKs Program (formerly AFDC), ENTITLEMENT GRANTS Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program ■ Cal Grant A – provides grant funds to help pay for tuition/ (SSI/SSP), or General Assistance Program (GA). You have fees at qualifying institutions offering baccalaureate degree certification from the California Department of Veterans programs. If you receive a Cal Grant A but choose to attend Affairs or the National Guard Adjutant that you are eligible for a CA Community College first, your award will be held in a dependent’s fee waiver. Documented proof of benefits is reserve for up to three years until you transfer to a four-year required. college. B. You meet income standards. ■ Cal Grant B – provides subsistence payments for new C. You are a homeless youth under the age of 25. recipients in the amount of $1,672 for a full-time, full year award. Payments are reduced accordingly for three-quarter D. You are eligible if you have Certification from the California and half-time enrollment for each payment period. Cal Grant Department of Veterans Affairs or the National Guard Adjutant B recipients who transfer to a tuition/fee charging school after General that you qualify for a Dependent’s CCPG. completing one or two years at a community college may E. If you are a dependent of deceased law enforcement/fire have their grant increased to include tuition and fees as well suppression personnel killed in the line of duty, you must as subsistence. show documentation from the public agency employer of ■ Cal Grant Transfer Entitlement Award is for eligible CA record. The documentation must specify eligibility for the Community College students who are transferring to a four- 2020-2021 academic year. year college and are under age 28 as of December 31 of the F. If you are a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor award year. or a child of a recipient, submit documentation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. COMPETITIVE GRANTS G. If you are a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, submit documentation from the California ■ Cal Grant A and B awards are used for the same purpose Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board. as the A and B entitlement awards, except that they are not guaranteed and the number of awards is limited. If you qualify after you pay your enrollment fees, complete a “Request for Refund” form available in the college Business ■ Cal Grant C recipients are selected based on financial Office. need and vocational aptitude. Students must be enrolled in a vocational program at a California Community College, CAL GRANTS independent college, or vocational college, in a course of study lasting from four months to two years. Cal Grant Students must meet the following eligibility requirements for the C awards may not be used to pursue a four-year degree Cal Grant Programs: program, graduate study, or general education. ■ Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident ■ Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) CHAFEE GRANT ■ Be a California resident ■ Be attending at least half-time at a qualifying California The California Chafee Grant is a federal grant administered by college the California Student Aid Commission and provides assistance ■ Have financial need at the college of attendance to current or former foster youth to use for college courses or ■ Be making satisfactory academic progress as determined by vocational school training. Eligible students may receive up to the college $5,000 per academic year. To learn more about this program and to apply online, go to https://chafee.csac.ca.gov/

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LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL DEPENDENTS GRANT Since this is a limited funded program, priority will be awarded to PROGRAM (LEPD) students who are enrolled at least six (6) approved units at Los Angeles Valley College. This grant program provides need-based educational grants to the dependents and spouses of California peace officers (Highway Patrol, Marshals, Sheriffs, Police Officers), Department SCHOLARSHIPS of Corrections and California Youth Authority employees, and Throughout the year, the Financial Aid Office and the Foundation permanent/full-time firefighters employed by public entities who Office at Los Angeles Valley College posts announcements for have been killed in the performance of duty or disabled as a result scholarship opportunities. The criteria for scholarships differ so of an accident or injury caused by external violence or physical students should complete applications carefully. Please contact force incurred in the performance of duty. Grant awards match the the Financial Aid Office (818.947.2412) and the Foundation Office amount of a Cal Grant award and range from $100 to $11,259 for (818.947.2618) for current scholarship opportunities. up to four years. For more information and application materials, write directly to: California Student Aid Commission, Specialized HOW FINANCIAL AID IS “PACKAGED” Programs, P.O. Box 419029, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 or call (888) 224-7268 Option #3. Once the student’s financial aid eligibility is established, a “package” of aid is provided which may be a combination of CHILD DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM grants, work-study, and loan funds. You will receive an email informing you of your award status. You can also visit mycollege. This program is a need-based grant designed to encourage laccd.edu to check your award status. students to enter the field of child care and development in a licensed children’s center. Students who plan to enroll at least DISBURSEMENT OF AWARDS half-time in coursework leading to a Child Development Permit as a teacher, master teacher, site supervisor, or program director, are Students who submit their required financial aid documents by the eligible to apply through the college they plan to attend. For more May 1st priority deadline may expect to receive their first financial information, go to www.csac.ca.gov or call (888) 224-7268 Option aid disbursement during the first week of the Fall semester, #3. provided that all established deadlines have been met. Disbursement dates and deadlines are determined by Federal, FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS (MONEY YOU HAVE TO PAY BACK) State, District and/or institutional regulations and policies. CAUTION ABOUT STUDENT LOANS. It takes approximately Students who are new to the LACCD will receive information by 4-6 weeks for a loan application to be processed, once a student e-mail regarding the process to select their refund/disbursement submits all necessary documents and information. Student loan preference. Students have two choices: have their refund routed funds are delivered to the student after enrollment and satisfactory to a currently-open bank account, or open an account through academic progress requirements have been verified. BankMobile Vibe. Students who open a BankMobile Vibe account will receive a myLACCDcard debit card and information on how to All loans require a minimum of six (6) approved units. Check with activate their card and account. the Financial Aid Office or visit the website at www.lavc.edu for deadlines for student loan requests. AB540 students who currently have an open bank account or are eligible to open an account will receive their funds electronically FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM via BankMobile. All others will receive their disbursements by paper check. The Federal Direct Loan Program is a loan program made to students who show financial need while attending college at least It is critical that students update their address on file with half-time. For 2020-2021, the interest rate is 4.53% for subsidized. the Admissions & Records Office to ensure receipt of their Loans are made by the federal government. “Subsidized” means myLACCDcard. If a student has not received their myLACCDcard, the government pays the interest while you are in college, in he/she should contact their college Business Office. deferment status, or during your grace period. “Unsubsidized” Disbursements will be adjusted if enrollment is less than full-time. means the government does not pay the interest while you are Supplemental disbursements occur throughout the academic in college, in deferment status, or during your grace period. In year. If your enrollment status has increased and you are due addition to completing a FAFSA, an applicant must submit a an additional disbursement, it will be deposited to your account. separate Loan Request Form and complete a Loan Entrance Disbursements will be adjusted if enrollment increases or Counseling to apply for a loan. decreases. Payment of late-starting classes cannot be issued until the class begins. After the second disbursement date of each PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT semester, no further award adjustments can be made based on late enrollment. (Exception: Short-term classes that start after the Federal Work-Study (FWS) - The FWS program enables second disbursement date and winter classes.)* students to earn part of their financial aid award through part-time employment either on or off campus. To be eligible, a student Students are encouraged to log-on to the Student Information must meet the eligibility requirements for federal financial aid System (SIS) at mycollege.laccd.edu to view their disbursement and must maintain a good academic standing while employed information. Please note that if you have an approved Extension under the program. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of Petition, you must be enrolled in approved courses from your six (6) approved units at the home campus to be considered for petition to receive payment. this program; units from other campuses cannot be combined.

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* Courses taken during the winter session are defined as short- CHILD CARE EXPENSES term courses. Students must complete their short-term courses This is an adjustment to the Cost of Attendance provided to that start after the second disbursement date to be eligible for students with unusual and reasonable expenses for dependent/ disbursement. child care up to a maximum of $1,000. If you are paying for Child Any outstanding institutional debt will be deducted Care expenses during the academic year, you must notify the from the financial aid disbursement. Financial Aid Office in writing to request for an adjustment to your Cost of Attendance. Disbursements will be adjusted if enrollment increases or decreases. Payment for late-starting classes will not be issued until the class begins. After the second disbursement TECHNICAL /VOCATIONAL EXPENSES run date of the each semester, no further award adjustments can Institutions may make adjustments for students in trade vocational be made. Full –Time is considered 12 or more units per semester; programs that require supplies and equipment above and beyond Three Quarter Time is considered 9-11.5 units per semester; Half- the normal budgeted allowance for books and supplies. Some of Time is considered 6-8.5 units per semester; Less Than Half-Time these programs include: Registered Nursing, Physical Therapy, is 1-5.5 units per semester. Animal Health Technology, Auto Mechanics, Photography and ■ Federal PELL Grant is scheduled for payment twice a others where documentation is submitted to support the additional semester. cost. ■ FSEOG and Cal Grants are scheduled once per semester and require an enrollment of six (6) or more approved units. HANDICAPPED EXPENSES ■ Federal-Work Study (FWS) is paid through payroll every two As documented and in excess of amounts provided by other weeks. agencies. ■ Federal Student Loans are disbursed in two equal payments, once per semester, for students attending two semesters in the academic year. Federal Student Loans require an 2020-2021 Average Cost of Attendance enrollment of six (6) approved units. For students requesting Living At Home a loan for one semester only, the loan will be disbursed in two equal payments within the one semester. 9 MONTHS 12 MONTHS Fees $1,222 $1,830 DETERMINING FINANCIAL NEED Books & Supplies $1,080 $1,620 Most financial aid awards are based on demonstrated financial Room & Board $8,780 $11,707 need which is the difference between the Cost of Attendance Transportation $938 $1,251 (COA) and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). COA minus EFC = Financial Need Misc. $3,225 $4,300 Total $15,245 $20,708

Note: Non-Resident tuition is added to fees COST OF ATTENDANCE depending on the student's residency code. In order to treat all students equally, standardized budgets (Cost of Attendance) are established and applied to all applicants. 2020-2021 Average Cost of Attendance This means all students with similar circumstances will receive Living Away From Home the same allowance for tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, personal expenses and transportation. Other 9 MONTHS 12 MONTHS expenses may include, but are not limited to, child care expenses, Fees $1,222 $1,830 vocational/technical expenses, and handicapped expenses. Exceptions may be made to the budget in the cases where need Books & Supplies $1,080 $1,620 can be shown and documented. The actual Cost of Attendance Room & Board $16,580 $22,107 will be determined and provided to you in your Award Offer Letter. Transportation $858 $1,144 The Department of Education publishes the yearly Average Cost of Attendance. Misc. $3,784 $5,045 Dependent Care $1,000 $1,000 EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION Total $24,524 $32,746 Students and/or their parent(s) are expected to contribute something to the cost of higher education. Parental and/or student Note: Non-Resident Tuition is added to fees contribution (EFC) are determined from the information reported depending on the student's residency code. on the FAFSA and take into account the resources available such as income, assets, liabilities, size of family, number in college, taxes paid, etc.

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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES with the Admissions and Records Office. Students who do All Los Angeles Community College District students who apply not have a valid educational goal will be notified at the time for and receive financial aid have a right to the following: of review of financial aid application and if students do not provide a valid educational goal with Admissions and Records ■ Information on all financial assistance available, which will not be processed their financial aid. includes all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs ■ Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to receive financial aid and meeting with an academic counselor to ■ Application deadlines for all financial aid programs including develop or review an Educational Plan (The SAP Policy is deadlines for the submission of requested supporting also in the college catalog.) documentation. ■ Promptly returning all additional documentation, verification, ■ Specific information regarding enrollment fees, tuition and corrections, and/or new information requested by either the refunds due from students who withdraw from school prior to Financial Aid Office or the agency or agencies to which an the end of the semester. application was submitted. ■ An explanation of how financial need is determined. This ■ Completing all required financial aid forms ACCURATELY process includes establishing budgets for the costs of AND COMPLETELY. If this is not done, aid could be tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, delayed. Errors must be corrected before any financial aid transportation, personal and miscellaneous expenses, child can be received. Intentional misreporting of information care, etc., plus the student’s income and assets, parental and intentionally committing fraud on application forms for contribution, other financial aid (such as scholarships) and financial aid is a violation of the law and is considered a so on. Financial need is determined by the Central Processor criminal offense subject to penalties under the U.S. Criminal from the information provided on the FAFSA. Code, and the denial of the student’s application. Additionally, ■ Knowledge of what resources are considered in the regulations require that all cases of suspected fraud calculation of student need. emanating from misrepresentation, be reported to the Office of Inspector General. ■ Knowledge of how a financial aid package is determined. ■ Reading and understanding all financial aid forms and ■ An explanation of various programs awarded in the student’s information. We advise students to retain copies of all financial aid package. If a student feels he/she has been documents submitted. treated unfairly, a reconsideration of the award may be requested. An explanation regarding requests for repayment ■ Choosing a home school to process financial aid. Students of funds. This situation occurs when students withdraw MAY NOT receive financial aid from more than one institution prior to the end of the semester. Students must receive a at the same time or periods of overlapping terms. clear explanation of the program funds that do not need ■ Notifying the appropriate entity (college, lender, California to be repaid as well as the portion of the grant aid that the Student Aid Commission, U.S. Department of Education, etc.) student is required to repay. If the student received a loan, of changes in your name, address, school enrollment status, the student is informed about what the interest rate is, the or transfer to another college. total amount to be repaid, when the repayment is to begin, and the conditions of deferment and cancellation during loan ■ Repaying financial aid funds if it is determined that the counseling sessions. student was ineligible to receive funds for any reason (i.e. Return to Title IV, overpayments, over-awards). ■ Knowledge of how the Los Angeles Community College District determines whether students are making “satisfactory ■ Performing the work that is agreed upon in accepting a work- academic progress” and what happens if they are not. study award. ■ Knowledge of what facilities are available for handicapped ■ Knowing and complying with the deadlines for application or students. reapplication for financial aid. ■ Knowing and complying with the Los Angeles Community Students must take responsibility for: College District Title IV Refund Policy. ■ Reviewing and considering all information regarding the Los Angeles Community College District’s academic programs prior to enrollment. ■ Having a valid Social Security Number (SSN) on file in the Admissions and Records Office for the purposes of receiving financial aid, reporting a Cal Grant Grade Point Average, loan deferments, etc. ■ Enrolling in an eligible program, which is defined as a Certificate, an Associate Degree (AA/AS), or a two-year academic Transfer Program that is acceptable for full credit toward a Baccalaureate Degree. 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SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ● Basic Skills/Remedial classes are excluded from the ninety (90) unit limit when determining units attempted. POLICY Students may receive federal aid for up to 30 units of GENERAL INFORMATION remedial coursework. In accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as ● Students who have already earned an Associate or amended, the Los Angeles Community College District higher degree will need to follow the appeal procedure. (hereinafter referred to as LACCD) established the following Standards of Academic Progress. These standards apply to ● In Progress (IP) grades count as attempted units in the all students who apply for and receive financial aid from the maximum time frame only. It does not affect cumulative programs listed below. grade point average in the qualitative measure nor is it included as completed units in the quantitative measure. ■ Federal Pell Grant Completion of 67% cumulative units attempted. ■ Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant ■ (FSEOG) ● Entries recorded in the student’s academic record as ■ Federal Work-Study (FWS) Incomplete (INC), No Credit (NCR), and/or Withdrawal ■ Federal Perkins Loan (W) are considered non-grades and must be 33% or less than the cumulative units attempted. ■ Federal Direct Loan ■ Cal Grant B and C APPLICATION OF STANDARDS ■ Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid appli- ■ Child Development Teacher Grant cants will be determined at the end of each payment Professional Judgment may be exercised in applying these period/semester. standards in accordance with Section 479A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Current and previous ■ Students who were initially in good standing but now have a coursework earned at any college within the LACCD will be cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 and/or their successful com- reviewed for compliance with the standards put forth in this policy. pletion rate is less than 67% will receive Warning notifications by email but remain eligible for the following term of enroll- CONSORTIUM CLASSES ment in the LACCD. ■ All classes throughout the LACCD will be included when ■ A student who has been disqualified at any college in the reviewing satisfactory academic progress. LACCD is disqualified at all colleges within the LACCD. ■ For students aided under a Consortium Agreement with ■ A change of one (1) educational goal or major course of study colleges outside the LACCD, consortium classes will be will be permitted. Students are eligible to receive financial aid included during satisfactory academic progress review by the home school, which is the college that processes for one educational goal at the institution of attendance. the student’s aid. Not all colleges participate in outside ■ Disqualification consortium agreements. ● Students will be disqualified if they have one or more of the following academic deficiencies at the end of Fall or GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Spring semester. Students receiving financial aid must be enrolled in an eligible ̷ Total units attempted (excluding remedial ESL and program. An eligible program is defined as: other remedial classes) are equal to or greater than 150% of the normal length of their academic ■ A Certificate Program that prepares a student for gainful program. employment in a recognized occupation. ̷ Associate or higher degree has been earned. ■ An Associate Degree (AA or AS), or, ̷ Cumulative GPA is less than 2.0. ■ A two-year academic Transfer Program that is acceptable ̷ Cumulative Non-Grades are more than 33%. for full credit toward a Bachelor’s Degree. ■ Warning Letter To meet satisfactory academic progress standards student must: ● Students will receive a Warning Letter at the end of the Fall semester if they have one or more of the following ■ Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average). academic deficiencies: ̷ Cumulative GPA is less than 2.0. ■ Fewer than ninety (90) attempted units for students who indicated AA/AS Degree or transfer as their educational ̷ Cumulative non-grades are greater than 33%. goal. ̷ Number of units attempted reaches forty-five (45).

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■ Advisory Letter ● Why the student failed to meet the SAP standards, and

● Students whose number of units attempted reaches ● What has changed that will allow the student to make forty-five will receive a reminder/advisory letter. SAP at the next evaluation period.

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF TIME TO COMPLETE EDUCATIONAL Reinstatement may also be granted for reasons listed below: OBJECTIVES ■ The death of a relative of the student; Students who are attending for the purpose of obtaining an Associate of Arts Degree (AA), an Associate of Science Degree ■ An injury or illness of the student; (AS), a Certificate, or completion of requirements for Transfer ■ Other special circumstances. to a four-year college are allowed 90 attempted units in which to complete their objective. Exceptions will be made only when If the appeal for unsatisfactory academic progress is denied or the the requirements of a student’s objective cause the student to student fails to submit the appeal within 30 calendar days from exceed the maximum time limit. Some certificate objectives in the the date of the disqualification letter, the student may re-appeal Los Angeles Community Colleges may be completed in less time after completing one semester in which all satisfactory academic than that required for the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science progress standards have been met. and Transfer objectives. The following table shows the normal FRAUD completion time and maximum time for certificate programs of varying length. ■ A student who attempts to obtain financial aid by fraudulent means will be suspended from financial aid for unsatisfactory To be eligible for financial aid, a program must be at least six (6) conduct. months in length with a minimum of sixteen (16) units. Students enrolled in a certificate program may continue to qualify for ■ The college will report such instances to local law financial aid up to ninety (90) attempted units, six (6) full-time enforcement agencies, to the California Student Aid semesters, or the equivalent, if they are planning to obtain an A.A. Commission, to the Federal Government and the Office of or A.S. Degree, or to Transfer to a four-year school in addition to Inspector General. obtaining the certificate. Units required ■ Restitution of any financial aid received in such manner will Normal for the Certificate Maximum Length be required. Length Program 10 to 24 2 semesters 3 semesters OTHER INFORMATION YOU SHOULD 25 to 36 3 semesters 5 semesters KNOW CHANGE OF ENROLLMENT/RECALCULATION/OVERPAYMENT 37 to 48 4 semesters 6 semesters If your enrollment status changes during the semester please SUMMER AND WINTER FINANCIAL AID inform the Financial Aid Office. Your financial aid award may be modified to reflect the correct number of units in which you Summer and Winter terms are included in the evaluation of Satis- were enrolled at the time of the second disbursement check run. factory Academic Progress Standards. The adjustment of enrollment may cause an overpayment of financial aid funds. Repayment of financial aid funds is necessary APPEAL PROCEDURE FOR REINSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL if the adjustment of enrollment causes an overpayment. You must resolve your overpayment prior to receiving any additional AID financial aid. Having an overpayment of federal funds will prevent Students who have been disqualified from receiving financial you from receiving federal financial aid from any institution. aid for unsatisfactory academic progress may appeal for reinstatement by submitting a formal Appeal Request Form to the RETURN TO TITLE IV Financial Aid Office along with any supporting documentation the The student’s eligibility for financial aid is based upon enrollment. student wishes to have considered. Students cannot be paid Pell The Higher Education Amendment of 1998 governs the Return Grant or campus-based financial aid retroactively on appeals that of Title IV funds policy for a student who completely withdraws are approved after the payment period ends. from a period of enrollment (i.e. semester). These rules assume that a student “earns” aid based on his/her semester enrollment. ■ The formal appeal must be submitted within 30 calendar days “Unearned” aid, other than Federal Work-Study, must be earned. from the date of the disqualification letter or before the end of Unearned aid is the amount of federal financial aid received that the semester, whichever is earlier. exceeds the amount the student has earned. Unearned aid may ■ The Appeal Request Form should be completed in ink or be subject to repayment. typed and consist of a written statement. The Extension During the first 60% of the semester enrollment a student appeal form can only be submitted online. The appeal must “earns” aid in direct proportion to the time of his/her enrollment. include:

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The percentage of time the student remained enrolled is the 5. Direct Loan Servicing Center percentage of aid for that period which the student earned. (800) 848-0979 A student who remains enrolled beyond the 60% point of the 6. Federal Student Aid Information Center semester earns all his/her aid for the period. (800) 433-3243 If you owe a repayment, students will be notified in writing by the Financial Aid Office. The student will have 45 calendar days from the date of notification to repay; otherwise, a hold will be placed ANNUAL CAMPUS SECURITY REPORTS on the academic and financial aid records which will prevent the student from receiving college services and will jeopardize future UNDER THE CLERY ACT financial aid. Colleges and universities that receive federal funding are required STATE TAX OFFSET by the Jeanne Clery Act to disclose information about crime occur- ring on and in the immediate vicinity of campus. LAVC crime stats Students should be aware that state income tax refunds might can be found online at www.lavc.edu/sheriff/Crime-Statistics.aspx. be offset by the institution for repayment of financial aid funds if it or at https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/. A copy of the yearly report is determined the students were ineligible to receive funds, have can be requested from the Los Angeles Valley College Sheriff’s defaulted on a student loan, or owe other debts to the school. Office.http://www.lavc.edu/sheriff/Campus-Safety-and-Clery-Act. aspx Special Circumstances In certain cases, a family’s financial situation can change BUS ROUTES because of: Bus transportation is available to the campus by Metro bus lines, ■ Death in the family and is connected to Metro Rail (via the Red Line at the North Hollywood Station) by the Metro Orange Line, which stops at the ■ Separation or divorce Valley College Station. DASH and Commuter Express buses also serve the Van Nuys/Studio City area. ■ Loss of employment • For schedules of Metro bus lines 154, 156, 167, 656, the ■ Loss of non-taxable income or benefits Orange Line and the Red Line, check the Metro Guide for Los Angeles Valley College webpage or call (323) GO-METRO. In such cases, the student should contact the Financial Aid Office. • For schedules for the DASH Van Nuys/Studio City line and Commuter Express 549, check the L.A. Department of FINANCIAL AID RELATED WEBSITES Transportation webpage at 1-800-2LA-RIDE. 1. FAFSA On the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov LOST AND FOUND 2. Sign up for the FSA ID to electronically sign into your FAFSA fsaid.ed.gov Lost and Found is located in the Campus Sheriff’s Office 5851 Ethel Avenue, Valley Glen, CA 91401 or Lot “D”. 3. Information about the Cal Grant Program Phone Number: (818) 947-2911 www.calgrants.org 4. California Student Aid Commission www.csac.ca.gov STUDENT PARKING 5. Student Loans The Campus Sheriff controls all parking lot security and parking studentloans.gov citation issuance. At the beginning of each semester, all students 6. National Student Loan Database System are given a grace period (in the student lots only), two weeks for http://nslds.ed.gov/ Fall and Spring, and one week for Summer and Winter, during which they can register for classes and purchase a parking permit TELEPHONE NUMBERS from the business office. In the third week of Fall and Spring semester and the second week of summer and winter session, the 1. Los Angeles Valley College Financial Aid Campus Sheriff’s office will begin writing citations in the student (818) 947-2412 parking lots. Parking violations are strictly enforced. All student parking lots are designated by a letter (A, B, D, E, F & G). 2. California Student Aid Commission (888) 224-7268 There is no student parking in the designated Staff Parking 3. Central Loan Administration Unit (Perkins Loan) Areas at any time. (800) 822-5222 Your parking permit should be properly displayed, in plain view, 4. Department of Veterans Affairs either hanging from the rear view mirror or on the left side of the (800) 827-1000 dashboard. Failure to do so will result in a parking citation.

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Motorcycle riders may obtain a parking permit sticker (for the HEALTH SERVICES CENTER windshield) from the College Sheriff’s office in Parking lot D upon showing proof of purchasing a parking permit from the business The Los Angeles Valley College Student Health Center, in office. partnership with Valley Community Healthcare, has designed student health services to contribute toward the educational aims Parking Pay-Stations have been installed in lots A and D for of the students by promoting their physical and emotional well- students and visitors to purchase “Daily” permits. The cost of being. In addition, it will foster responsibility for one’s own health these daily are $2.00 each. The machines only accepts cash and by encouraging healthy attitudes and behavior. exact change is required. These permits are only good for the day it is purchased on and will enable the purchaser to park in any Los Angeles Valley College students can access the Student available student parking space on campus. Health Center by presenting a picture ID and a current LAVC registration showing proof that their health fee has been paid. All vehicles must be driven forward into a clearly designated Whether you are not feeling well or you just want a physical parking space. Vehicles may not park backward into stalls. exam, we are here for you. Medical assessments and short-term (Violation 21113a C.V.C.) treatments for illness and minor medical problems are some of No vehicle may be parked overnight on campus. the services available to you. Consultations and physicals are at no additional cost to you. Services such as lab testing, TB skin testing, and immunizations are also offered at a low cost. VISITOR PARKING Medical appointments are highly recommended because of There are Parking Pay-Stations in lot A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and the space and time limitations. Please call (818) 763-8836 to make parking structure for students and visitors to purchase "Daily" an appointment, and we will try to accommodate you as soon permits. The cost of these daily permits is $2.00 each. The as possible. Walk-ins are welcome only if our patient schedule machines in lot E and F only accept cash, and exact change is permits. required. A permit is only good for the day it is purchased on and will enable the purchaser to park in any available student parking We are located in the Student Union Building, 1st floor on the space on campus. west side.

SPEED LIMIT Our hours of operation are Monday - Thursday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. We are closed Friday - Sunday, holidays, and semester The speed limit on all campus roads and parking lots is 8 miles breaks. per hour. Violators of any traffic or parking regulations are subject to citations and fines. Also visit our website for further information and valuable health resources: http://www.lavc.edu/studenthealth ACCESSIBLE PARKING The following Student Health Services are available: Disabled Person Parking Placards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are honored at any passenger vehicle ■ General Health Services parking space on LAVC property. ■ Preventive Health Screening – at no cost Designated accessible spaces are located in all student and staff lots. Students, faculty, and staff with vehicles displaying a valid ■ Lab Testing & Immunizations – at reduced cost DMV placard and a valid LAVC parking permit may park in any accessible parking space on campus. ■ Student Psychological Services

Parking at no charge shall be available to persons with disabilities who are visitors, and to those providing transportation to such When you have a personal crisis or need a professional ear, persons, in any accessible parking space. Psychological Services is here to help and to assist you in reaching your full potential. If you are dealing with depression, A person shall not use a DMV placard for the purpose of parking abuse, stress, anxiety, family conflict or other problems, you may unless the person is disabled, or the driver of a vehicle is with a schedule an appointment by calling us at (818) 763-8836. disabled person who is a passenger. Misuse of the placard may result in, but not limited to, the confiscation, citation, and removal A psychological counselor will discuss your problem with you, of the vehicle, and/or arrest. Misuse of the placard is defined in explore ideas for resolving your problem, and work with you as section 4461(c) of the California Vehicle Code and is classified as you attempt a resolution. a misdemeanor. Available services include: ■ Individual counseling ■ Referrals to community resources ■ Stress management

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Your experience at Student Psychological Services will be private OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON and confidential. No information regarding your counseling will be STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES revealed to anyone without your permission, or as mandated by law. Our hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.- The purpose of Administrative Regulation E-55 is to provide 5:00 p.m. We are closed Friday-Sunday, holidays, and semester students a prompt and equitable means for resolving student breaks. grievances. The grievance procedure may be initiated by one or more students who reasonably believe he/she/they have been Also visit our website for further information and valuable health subject to unjust action or denied rights involving their status or resources: www.lavc.edu/studenthealth/psychological-services. privileges as students. It is the responsibility of the student(s) aspx to submit proof of alleged unfair or improper action. Grievances pertaining to grades are subject to the CA Education Code Section 76224(a). For any matters requiring the attention of the TAX CREDITS Ombudsperson, and for additional information or resources, please contact Florentino Manzano at (818) 947-2691 or email AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT him at [email protected] for a confidential communication.

The American Opportunity Tax Credit is a tax credit for qualified STUDENT GRADE GRIEVANCES, COMPLAINTS AND education expenses for an eligible student during the tax year. CONCERNS The tax credit is available to individuals whose modified adjusted gross income is $90,000 or less, or $180,000 or less for married For complaints surrounding issues of alleged discrimination on the couples filing a joint return. basis of ethnic group identification, religion, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, retaliation, or non-sexual AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT harassment, please contact the Coordinator of Discrimination, Harassment (non-sexual) and Retaliation, Dr. Annie G. Reed at Families may be able to claim up to $2,000 for qualified education (818) 947-2320 or [email protected] for private consultation. expenses. The maximum credit is determined on a per-taxpayer (family) basis, regardless of the number of post-secondary http://www.lavc.edu/studentservices/office-of-ombudsperson.aspx students in the family. Students whose fees are covered by a fee waiver, scholarship, or grant would not be able to include For issues of alleged sexual misconduct under Title 9, please their costs for tax credit calculation. For more information on tax contact the Title 9 Coordinator, Dr. Elizabeth Negrete at (818) credit programs you should consult with your tax professional, 947-2702 or [email protected]. For additional information and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 970 or the IRS resources, go to http://www.lavc.edu/titleix.aspx. website at www.irs.gov.

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The College colors are green and gold. The college symbol is the The responsibility of the Executive Council is to represent the Monarch Lion. student voice in the campus shared governance structure and sponsor events that promote cultural awareness, leadership development, academic improvement, student well-being and positive community relations. The Executive Council meets SCHOLASTIC HONOR SOCIETIES weekly throughout the fall and spring semesters. Each spring, Tau Alpha Epsilon (TAE) is a scholastic honor society. elections are held for the following positions:

To be eligible a student must have attained a 3.3 GPA in 12 units or more the previous semester. ■ President

TAE is both a service-oriented and social organization, which ■ Vice President provide support for such activities as the Dean’s Reception and ■ Treasurer tutoring. ■ ICC Rep Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honor society for ■ Parliamentarian the two-year college. Founded in 1918, PTK recognizes and ■ Commissioner of Campus Environment Affairs encourages scholarship, development of leadership and service, fellowship, and the pursuit of academic excellence. Eligibility in ■ Commissioner of Ethnic & Cultural Affairs Los Angeles Valley College’s chapter, Beta Delta Sigma, requires ■ Commissioner of Fine Arts maintaining an over-all GPA of 3.5 or higher and completion of 30 or more semester units of accredited college courses while ■ Commissioner of Health & Wellness enrolled at LAVC. ■ Commissioner of Political Affairs ■ Commissioner of Publicity & Social Media ASSOCIATED STUDENT UNION (ASU) ■ Commissioner of Student Life Executive Council officers are responsible for representing the The Associated Student Union is the core of the student student voice by participating in the college’s shared governance government and activities program at Los Angeles Valley College. structure. Executive Council officers participate in various In existence since 1949, the Associated Student Union (ASU) is committees, such as Budget, Institutional Effectiveness, and based on a concept of student participation in shared governance Student Success committees: Budget, Curriculum, Student and campus activities. Discipline, Instructional Programs, Master Plan, Student Services, and Technology. The Associated Student Union at Los Angeles Valley College consists of two (2) branches: Executive Council and Inter Club In addition, the ASU coordinates and/or assists with the following Council (campus clubs). events: ■ Armenian Genocide Remembrance ■ Black Heritage Celebration ■ Club Days ■ Fine Arts Festival ■ Latino Heritage Celebration ■ Campus Cleanups

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CAMPUS CLUBS (INTER CLUB COUNCIL) If students wish to opt-out of paying the $2 Student Representation Fee, they can either visit the Business Office at The other branch of the Associated Student Union is the Inter their home college or sign in to the MyCollege.laccd.edu student Club Council (ICC). The responsibility of the ICC is to encourage portal, click on the “Student Account” tile, followed by the “Account student membership, facilitate efficient coordination, and protect Services” drop down menu. Click on “ASO/Rep Fee Opt Out” link and maintain the integrity of campus clubs. Like the Executive and then follow the instructions on the page. Council, representatives from each of the clubs meet weekly. The Executive Council Vice President chairs the meetings and ICC Representative acts as co-chair. QUALIFICATION FOR ASU OFFICERS Campus clubs provide students with the opportunity to interact (Administrative Regulation S-9) with their peers around a common cause or topic. To form a club, students must recruit ten students, draft a club constitution and 1. The following standards governing candidate and officer have a faculty advisor. Some clubs which have been active during (as defined by the ASO constitution and by-laws) eligibility the year include the following: for appointed and elected Associated Student Organization officers (ASO) must be met: ■ Black Student Union ■ Abilities Club, b. The candidate or officer must be a currently paid member of the ASO, at the college where the election ■ Eco Advocates Club is being held and have successfully completed no more ■ LGBTQ+ Club than 80 degree-applicable units in the District.

■ Psychology Club c. The candidate may seek only one campus office within ■ Tau Alpha Epsilon the District.

■ Valley Collegiate Players d. The candidate or officer must have and maintain a cumulative and current GPA of at least 2.0 in units completed at all the colleges in the District during the ASU MEMBERSHIP FEE semesters in which the student government office is applied for and held. Current means the most recently Each student is encouraged to become a member of the completed semester or session. The ASO Constitution Associated Student Union by paying their $10.00 membership may not set a higher GPA requirement. fee per semester. ASU membership enables students to join clubs, access our computer lab, print for free (up to 30 pages per e. The candidate or officer must not be on academic or month), attend conferences, and use the Lion's Den (game room). progress probation, as defined by LACCD Board Rule 9100.10. A.S.U. MEMBERSHIP FEE REFUND f. At the time of election, or appointment, and throughout Students who withdraw from the college early in the semester the term of office, the candidate or officer must be will, on application to the college Business Office, receive refunds actively enrolled in, and must successfully complete according to the following schedule: a minimum of five (5) units per semester. The ASO Constitution may not set a higher unit requirement. Withdrawal from college during first week of instruction Units in which a student receives an Incomplete (INC) - Refund 75% will not be counted in the determining the number of units completed. Students falling below this requirement Withdrawal from college during second week of instruction will automatically forfeit their office. Students, who - Refund 50% forfeit office for failing to meet this unit requirement, Withdrawal from college during third week of instruction or later will not be reinstated if INC grades are converted to - No Refund letter grades and units are awarded for those courses. Candidates may be enrolled in more than one college in First Week Second Week the District, but the candidate must be currently enrolled $5.25 $3.50 in a minimum of five (5) units at the college where the STUDENT REPRESENTATION FEE candidate is seeking office. Officers must maintain that enrollment at the college where the office is held. The $2 student representation fee provides independent support to student-elected governmental affairs representatives to express g. Exceptions on the maximum unit requirement in Section the opinions and viewpoints of community college students 1a of this regulation may be made for students enrolled regarding education and social issues before city, county and in a college degree, certificate or transfer program district government offices and agencies at the local, state and where the combination of program requirements and federal level. This very modest fee helps ensure students have a prerequisites may result in the student exceeding the 80 voice in the government process. degree-applicable unit limit.

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based upon recommendations made by the Chief b. Qualification for an accommodation will be based on the Student Services Officer. impact of the disability on the candidate's/officer's ability to take 6 units. However, a candidate or officer must be In order to be considered for an exemption, a student, enrolled in a minimum of five units throughout his/her who exceeds the requisite 80 degree-applicable unit term in accordance with Education Code section 76071. maximum, must satisfy at least one of the following c. Procedures for requesting an accommodation under conditions: E-22: 1. The requirements of the student’s declared 1. Candidates/officers must complete a written request associate degree major, certificate and/or transfer form for accommodation available in the college's objective, as specified in the college catalog, caused Student Services Office, and return it to the Chief the student to enroll in courses that exceeded the 80 Student Services Officer. degree-applicable unit maximum. 2. Each candidate or officer must present written 2. Program prerequisites, as specified in the college documentation verifying the disability. Acceptable catalog, caused the student to exceed the 80 documentation includes, but is not limited to, degree-applicable unit maximum. written notice from the college SSD office or a certified or licensed professional, such as a doctor, 2. A candidate or officer is ineligible for ASO office: psychologist, rehabilitation counselor, occupational or physical therapist. c. If he/she has served more than four (4) semesters in any one (1) or more student government elected or appointed 7. Students enrolled in college credit and/or non-credit courses offices in the District. are eligible to vote at the college of attendance. Enrollment in Community Services classes does not meet this requirement. d. If a candidate or officer, who exceeded the unit maximum in Section 1a of this regulation and was granted an exception, fails to be enrolled in courses that are specifically required for his or her declared associate STUDENT TRUSTEE ELECTION degree, certificate or transfer objective requirements, as PROCEDURE specified in the college catalog. 5. An officer may serve a fifth semester if eligible at the time of The Los Angeles Community College District conducts an election assuming office with the approval of the college president annually whereby each student in the District has an opportunity or designee (e.g., has served three semesters and is a to be involved in the process of selecting a student representative candidate for an office with a one-year term). to the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. 6. The Chief Student Services Officer and/or designee will The process contained in Board Rule 21001 provides for a verify a candidate or officer's eligibility. If the student should thorough evaluation of the candidates qualifications and insures disagree with the findings of the Chief Student Services an equal opportunity for any individual from any District college Officer and/or designee, he/she can appeal the decision seek the position of student representative to the Los Angeles through the student grievance procedures contained in Community College District Board of Trustees. LACCD Administrative Regulation E-55. Officers not adhering to the standards for office will be required to forfeit their In accordance with the existing Board Rule 21001, candidates for positions. Student Trustee must: 7. Candidates or officers must comply with the minimum 1. Be currently enrolled and in good standing (i.e., not on standards of the District Code of Conduct. Failure to comply academic or progress probation) at one or more colleges in will result in forfeiture of the position if an ASO officer is the District. suspended for more than ten (10) days from one or more 2. Be currently enrolled in 5 units. classes, activities, services, programs, or specific locations at any college in the Los Angeles Community College District, 3. Have completed a minimum of 12 units in the Los Angeles under LACCD disciplinary provisions (Board Rule, Chapter Community College District and a maximum of 80 IX, Article VIII, Sections 9801-9806). transferable units of college work within the Los Angeles Community College District. Exceptions on the maximum 8. Any candidate or officer with a disability may request an unit requirement may be considered according to Board Rule accommodation for the requirements of Section 1e: 21001. a. The approval of the accommodation for candidates with For more information, contact the Associated Student Union Office a disability will be made in individual instances on a in Student Service Center 2nd floor. case-by-case basis by the Chief Student Services Officer in consultation with the college Compliance Officer and/ or the Director of the Disabled Student Program and Service (DSP&S) in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities, as appropriate.

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INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AND to represent that California Community College in athletic competition during that season. ELIGIBILITY ■ Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units, (full time) during ATHLETIC PROGRAM competition in a sport, and remain full time throughout the Los Angeles Valley College is a member of the Western State season. (CCCAA Constitution, Bylaw 1.3.8) Conference (WSC) for men’s and women’s athletics and the ■ Complete CCCAA Form 1. Southern California Football Association (SCFA) for football. ■ Provide district insurance information and be cleared Member colleges include: physically to participate in inter-collegiate activity. ■ Allen Hancock College Questions regarding eligibility should be directed to the Athletic ■ Antelope Valley College Director or to the Office of Academic Affairs. ■ Bakersfield College ■ Barstow College ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION ■ College of the Canyons VALLEY COLLEGE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION ■ Citrus College All former Los Angeles Valley College students are eligible and encouraged to become members of the Los Angeles Valley ■ Cuesta College College Alumni and Friends Association. Membership benefits ■ Glendale College include invitations to alumni events and networking opportunities, ■ Los Angeles Pierce College continued access to the Valley College Library, and more. For more information, please email [email protected] or call (818) ■ Los Angeles Valley College 947-2619. ■ Moorpark College ■ Oxnard College JOURNALISM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ■ Santa Barbara City College The Los Angeles Valley College Journalism Alumni Association is open to former journalism students. It was founded in 1956 ■ Santa Monica City College and has as its aims to foster professional standards and interests ■ Ventura College among its members. Membership consists of alumni, most of whom are now working journalists or are continuing their ■ Victor Valley College education at a university. Group projects include financial aid to ■ West Los Angeles College deserving students and recognition of outstanding journalistic A full program of intercollegiate athletics is offered, including work done by alumni in the field and by high school students football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s and through their publications. women’s swimming, men’s and women’s water polo, softball, and women’s soccer. THEATER ARTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Theater Arts Alumni Association is open to former Los LAVC ATHLETICS Angeles Valley College students who either have been enrolled Los Angeles Valley College is proud to offer ten (10) inter- in the Theater and Cinema Arts curriculum or have worked in a collegiate sports in our Athletic program, educating over 250 Theater or Cinema Arts production of the department and pay student athletes. Athletic team opportunities are Football, such annual dues as may be fixed from time to time by the Board Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Water Polo, Men’s of Governors of the alumni. The purpose of the association is and Women’s Basketball, Softball, Baseball and Men’s and the following: (1) To advance the study and enjoyment of the Women’s Swimming! Athletics resides under the Kinesiology performing arts at Los Angeles Valley College; (2) To establish department and Academic Affairs office. Our athletic activities and maintain a scholarship fund for students of the Theater and are administered by the California Community College Athletic Cinema Arts Department; (3) To contribute good fellowship to its Association, (CCCAA), Southern California Football Association, members; and, (4) In all of its activities to support the goals of the (SCFA) and the Western State Conference. We recognize our department and of the college. student athletes for their achievements, accomplishments and transfer goals. ESTATE PLANS Please consider the Los Angeles Valley College Foundation as ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY a beneficiary in your estate plans. Your planned gift can be made Western State Conference eligibility rules and regulations, through through an insurance policy, a will, or living trust. If you have the CCCAA Constitution and Bylaws, provide that to participate in already included the Foundation in your estate plans, you may be intercollegiate sports during the first semester of competition the eligible to become a member of the Foundation’s Legacy Society. student athlete must: As a member of the Legacy Society, you allow us to recognize ■ Be registered, enrolled, and attending class no later than your generosity now instead of your executor when you have four weeks after the first day of class instruction, in order passed on. For more information about Estate Plans or the Legacy Society, please call the LAVC Foundation at (818) 947-2618.

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Albarran-Duarte, Norma 2019 Beaton, Jason 2010 Carthew, Bret J. 2001 Assistant Professor of Nursing Professor of Media Arts/Broadcasting Professor of Mathematics A.A., Los Angeles Pierce College A.A., Los Angeles Valley College B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz B.S., California State University, Fullerton M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz M.S. California State University, Behlendorf-Liu, Xiaoyang 2001 M.A., California State University, Hayward Dominguez Hills Professor of Library Science M.A., California State University, Hayward B.A., Beijing University Araujo, Jessica A. 2013 M.A., Beijing University Casebolt, Elizabeth V. 2011 Associate Professor of Counseling M.A.., Louisiana State University Professor of Dance B.A., California State University, Northridge B.F.A., New York University Berenji, Nikoo 2016 M.S., University of La Verne M.F.A., University of California, Riverside Associate Professor of Business Arias, Rafael 2000 Administration Cason, Meghan 2014 Professor of Spanish B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Associate Professor of Library Science B.A., University of Santiago, Spain M.A., New York University B.A., Arizona State University M.A., University of Kansas J.D., University of California, Berkeley M.L.I.S., University of California, Los Angeles M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University M.Ed., Teachers College, Columbia University Bishop, Carol L. 2010 Castillo, Steven J. 2000 Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University Professor of Art Professor of Mathematics B.S., M.A., Northern Illinois University B.A., University of California, Riverside Arrieta, Jose A. 2019 Ph.D., Union University M.A., University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professor of Chicano Studies M.A., State University of New York B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Bland, James 2015 M.A., California State University, Los Angeles Associate Professor of English Cesario, AnneMarie 2016 B.A., Vassar College Associate Professor of Sociology Arshagouni, Michael H. 2002 Ph.D., Harvard University B.A., DePaul University Professor of Music M.A., City University of New York, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Breckenridge-Jackson, Ian 2019 Assistant Professor of Sociology and Ethnic Graduate Center M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles Certification, Geographic Information Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles Studies B.A., Occidental College Systems, Pennsylvania State University Arutyunyan, Araksya 2019 M.A., University of California, Riverside Ph.D., City University of New York, Learning Disability Specialist Ph.D., University of California, Riverside Graduate Center B.A., California State University, Northridge Chavez, Mario A. 2015 M.A., California State University, Northridge Briancesco, Kevin R. 2013 Associate Professor of Speech Associate Professor of Nursing Psy.D., California School of Professional A.A., Los Angeles Valley College Psychology B.A., San Francisco State University M.A., Arizona State University B.S., Azusa Pacific University Baca, Tracey J. 1999 M.S., University of California, Los Angeles Professor of Child Development Brockmann, Erika 2012 Professor of Biology Chappell, Alexandra 2019 B.A., University of Tennessee Assistant Professor of Library Science M.S., University of Tennessee B.S., College of William and Mary M.S., University of Southern California, B.A., Pomona College Baghdaserians, Elmida 2001 M.L.I.S., San Jose State University Professor of Child Development Byrd-Williams, Pamela B. 2001 Professor of Biology Christian-Brougham, Ruby R. 2010 B.A., Pacific Oaks College Professor of Psychology M.A., Loyola Marymount University B.A., West Georgia College M.A., Mississippi State University B.A., University of Southern California Ed. D., Pepperdine University Ph.D., University of Southern California Baghumyan, Anzhela 2016 Caleodis, George P. 2015 Associate Professor of Mathematics Chu, Wilson 2016 Associate Professor of Mathematics Associate Professor of Psychology B.S., Yerevan State University B.S., The Ohio State University M.S., The Ohio State University B.A., University of Southern California M.S., California State University, Northridge Ph.D., University of Southern California Carbajal-Ramos, Javier 2019 Baldwin, Suzanne L. 2010 Chung, Siu N. 1995 Professor of Biology Assistant Professor of Counseling M.Ed., Point Loma Nazarene University Professor of Business Administration B.A., California State University, Northridge B.S., California State University, Los Angeles M.S., California State University, Northridge Carlos, Glenn, M. 2007 Clark, Gerald 2015 Barakat, Mostapha (Steve) 2010 Professor of Music B.M., Wayne State University Associate Professor of Computer Science Professor of Mathematics and Information Systems M.M., University of Southern California M.S., California State University, Los Angeles B.A., Harvard College Batty, Holly 2016 Carter, Jamison, H. 2010 M.B.A., Stanford University Associate Professor of English Professor of Art B.F.A., University of North Carolina Coddington, Chris R. 2008 A.A., Los Angeles Valley College Professor of Theater Arts M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art B.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles M.A., California State University, Northridge M.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles

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Cohen, Cynthia M. 2015 FitzGerald, Michael 2015 Gordon, Clive A. 1996 Associate Professor of Library Science Associate Professor of Library Science Professor of Counseling B.S., University of California, Berkeley B.A., University of California, San Diego B.A., California State University, San M.A., California State University, Northridge M.L.I.S., San Jose State University Bernardino M.L.I.S., San Jose State University M.S., California State University, Northridge Fornataro, Gayle L. 1999 Coney, Elliott 2019 Professor of English Gratreaks, Rodney R. 2015 Assistant Professor of Counseling B.A., California State University, Long Beach Associate Professor of Developmental Coordinator of Umoja Black Scholars M.A., Humboldt State University Communications B.S. Hampton University Ph.D., State University of New York A.A., Los Angeles Valley College M.Ed University of Southern California B.A., California State University, Northridge Ed.D San Diego State University Frances-Benitez, Maria Elena 1989 M.A., California State University, Long Beach Professor of Spanish Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles Cruzalegui, Andres 2015 B.A., Mount St. Mary’s College Associate Professor of Counseling M.A., University of California, Los Angeles Green-Marroquin, Becky L. 1999 B.A., California State University, Northridge Professor of Biology M.S., University of La Verne Frank, Rebecca E. 2010 B.S., M.S., Western Kentucky University Professor of Anthropology Ph.D., Mississippi State University Daims, Gloria San José 2013 B.A., University of California, San Diego Associate Professor of Child Development M.A., University of California, Los Angeles Guevara, Jennifer 2019 A.A., ANDE Teachers College Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles Assistant Professor of Child Development B.A., National University B.A., California State University, Northridge M.S., California State University, Northridge Fusilero, Victor M. 2009 M.A., Brandman University Professor of German Dauber, William J. 2001 B.A., Princeton University Hajjawi, Amer 2016 Professor of Journalism M.A., University of California, Los Angeles Associate Professor of Chemistry B.A., University of California, Irvine Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles B.S., Applied Science Private University, M.A., University of California, Berkeley M.A., San Diego State University Gan, Marichu S. 2015 Ph.D., University of California San Diego Davoyan, Lilit 2009 Associate Professor of Nursing Professor of Continuing Education B.S.N., Aquinas University of Legazpi Haley, Estenia 2015 B.A., Yerevan State Linguistic University M.A.N., Universidad de Santa Isabel Associate Professor of Biology M.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., California State University, Northridge Garcia, Frances R. 2002 M.S., California State University, Northridge Du, Ashley T. 2015 Professor of Kinesiology Associate Professor of Counseling A.A., Fullerton College Haley, Lucas L. 2010 B.A., University of California, San Diego B.A., California State University, Professor of Physics M.S., California State University, Los Angeles Dominguez Hills B.S., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, M.S., University of California, Riverside DuFour, Wendy J. G. 2001 Dominguez Hills Professor of Nursing Hams, Jacquelyn E. 2002 B.S.N., Loyola University Getskow, Veronica A. 2015 Professor of Earth Science M.N., University of California, Los Angeles Associate Professor of Child Development B.A., California State University, Los Angeles B.S., Winona State University M.S., California State University, Los Angeles Faina, Joseph 2016 M.A., California State University, Northridge Associate Professor of Communication Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles Hang, Monica 2010 Studies Professor of Kinesiology, B.A., California State University, Long Beach Ghassemi, Ali R. 2000 Head Woman’s Basketball Coach M.A., Arizona State University Professor of Psychology B.S., Cumberland College Ph.D., University of Texas A.A., Los Angeles Valley College M.S., California State University, Los Angeles B.A., California State University, Northridge Falk, David J. 1996 M.A., California School of Professional Harfouche, Youssef 2016 Professor of Astronomy Psychology Associate Professor of Biology A.S., Los Angeles Valley College Psy.D., California School of Professional B.S., California State Polytechnic University, B.S., California State University, Northridge Psychology M.S., California State Polytechnic University, Fanelli, Liliana V. 2015 Gika, Edward A. 2019 Hasenhuttl, Claudia 2016 Associate Professor of Counseling Assistant Professor of Humanities Associate Professor of Geography A.A., Los Angeles Valley College B.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, Northridge M.S., National University Gold, Michael C. 1988 Hendricks, William 2008 Fenwick, Jim C. 2009 Professor of Counseling Professor of Administration of Justice Professor of Physical Education B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Hito, Mary 1989 B.A., Wichita State University Ed.M., Harvard University Professor of Mathematics M.A., California Lutheran University Ph.D., University of Southern California B.A., Boston University Fickel, Theodore E. 1995 Goldberg, Barbara A. 1996 M.S., University of Southern California Professor of Chemistry Professor of Counseling Hollingshead, Kim E. 2004 B.A., Rice University B.A., Indiana University Pennsylvania Professor of Nursing M.A., Princeton University M.A., California State University, Northridge B.S.N., California State University, Northridge Ph.D., Princeton University M.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills

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Hu, Yih-Mei 2010 Lewis, Michelle V. 2005 Melody, Patty E. 2001 Professor of Music Professor of History Professor of Physical Education B.A., University of Victoria A.A., Orange Coast College B.A., California State University, Northridge M.M., Eastman School of Music B.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.A., California State University, Northridge M.A., Eastman School of Music M.A., University of California, Riverside D.M.A., Eastman School of Music Miller, Joshua E. 2002 Littig, Adam H. 2010 Professor of Speech-Forensics Huang, Songqiao Sara 1996 Professor of Mathematics A.A., Los Angeles Valley College Professor of Biology B.S., University of California, Irvine B.A., California State University, Los Angeles B.S., Capital Normal University M.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.A., California State University, Los Angeles M.S., Appalachian State University M.B.A., Santa Clara University Milligan, John A. 1996 Hubbard, Reginald S. 1996 Lopez, Peter J. 1997 Professor of Chemistry Professor of English as a Second Language Professor of Chicano Studies B.S., University of Illinois B.A., Boston University B.A., Loyola Marymount University M.S., University of California, M.S., University of Southern California M.A., California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles M.S., Kenington University Ph.D., University of California, Ph.D., Budapest University of Technology and Lyons, Patrick J. 2016 Los Angeles Economics Associate Professor of Biology B.S., University of Rhode Island Mintz, Jessica L. 2001 Hunter, Patrick B. 2010 Ph.D., Stony Brook University Professor of English Professor of English B.A., University of California, Los Angeles A.A., Los Angeles Valley College Maceyko, Eric E. 2016 M.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., California State University, Northridge Associate Professor of Reading M.A., California State University, Northridge A.A., Valencia Community College Miyasaki, June 2005 B.A., Florida State University Professor of French Huynh, Phung X. 2009 M.A., Ibaraki University B.A., University of California, Berkeley Professor of Art Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University M.A., Middlebury College B.F.A., Art Center College of Design Ph.D. University of Wisconsin M.F.A., New York University Maddren, Chauncey 2015 Associate Professor of Music Mo, Bingli 2019 Jeffries, Alison T. 2015 A.A., Los Angeles Valley College Assistant Professor of Chemistry Associate Professor of English B.A., California State University, Northridge M.Sc., Imperial College of London B.A., Occidental College M.A., University of California, Riverside Ph.D., Imperial College of London M.A., University of Southern California Ph.D., University of Southern California Mallas, David C. 2008 Morris, Keidra 2009 Professor of Adapted Physical Education Professor of African American Studies Kahn, Richard N., 2000 B.A., California State University Chico B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Professor of Music M.ed., Azusa Pacific University M.A., Ph.D., University of California, B.A., Washburn University Los Angeles M.A., California State University, Los Angeles Manoukian, Houri 2016 Associate Professor of Biology Morrison, Gregory S. 2004 Karapetyan, Karapet 2016 B.S., University of California, Los Angeles Professor of Respiratory Therapy Associate Professor of Physics D.C., Cleveland Chiropractic College, A.S, Pierce College B.S., Devry University B.S., California State University, Northridge M.S., California State University, Northridge Marquez, Carlos R. 2016 Associate Professor of Counseling Mossler, Ronald A. 1999 Kawai, John K. 2010 A.A., Santa Monica College Professor of Psychology Professor of Mathematics B.A., University of California, Irvine B.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.S., University of California, Los Angeles M.S., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, Northridge M.S., California State University, Los Angeles Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles PhD., University of Utah Martinez, Anita 2002 Professor of Counseling Mossman, Thomas L. 1977 Knorr, Zachary D. 2009 A.A., Santa Monica College Professor in Art Professor of Philosophy B.A., California State University, Northridge B.F.A., Kent State University B.A., Willamette University M.S., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, Los Angeles M.A., University of Idaho Ph.D., University of California, Riverside Mathieu, Raymond 2016 Murray, Rick F. 2009 Associate Professor of Business Professor of History Leonard, Meredith L. 2005 Administration A.A., Moorpark College Professor of Environmental Science B.S., San Diego State University B.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.A., University of Phoenix, Pasadena, CA M.A., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, Northridge McMillan, James M. 2004 Nagy, Jenene 2016 Levine, Howard J. 2015 Professor of Kinesiology Associate Professor of Art Associate Professor of Accounting and A.A., Santa Ana Community College BFA, University of Arizona Business Administration B.A., Pepperdine University Graduate Certificate, University of Oregon B.S., San Diego State University M.A., Azusa Pacific University MFA, University of Oregon

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Natian, Albert 1987 Perez, Edgar 2017 Rabani, Ellie 1989 Professor of Mathematics Associate Professor of English as a Second CalWORKS Director Two B.Ss, M.S., Northern Illinois University Language A.S. Los Angeles Valley College Two M.Ss, University of Southern California B.A., California State University, Los Angeles M.S. Counseling, California Lutheran M.S., California State University, Northridge M.A., University of Southern California University M.A. Public Administration, California State Nielsen, Chris 2016 Perry, Sandra 2019 University, Northridge Associate Professor of History Assistant Professor of Kinesiology B.A., University of California, San Diego B.S., Notre Dame de Namur University Rahni, Michael 2015 M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara M.S., Azusa Pacific University Associate Professor of CAOT Ph.D., University of California, Riverside B.S., Tehran University, Peter, Christina R. 2015 M.S. West Coast University Nikoghosyan, Verzhine 2019 Associate Professor of Psychology M.B.A., West Coast University Assistant Professor of English B.A., San Francisco State University M.A., Arizona State University M.A., San Francisco State University Raskoff, Sally A. 2002 M.A., Brusov State Linguistic University M. Ed., University of Illinois Professor of Sociology Teaching of Writing Graduate Certificate, Ph.D., University of Illinois B.A. and M.A., California State University, Minnesota State University Northridge Teaching ESL Certificate, UCLA Extension Petrini, Christopher 2018 Ph.D. and Graduate Certificate in Gender Assistant Professor of Counseling Studies, University of Southern Nova, Christian P. 2005 A.A., Los Angeles Pierce College California Professor of Music B.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., Pomona College M.S., California State University, Los Angeles Raya Mendoza, Humberto A. 2013 M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles Associate Professor of Mathematics D.M.A., University of California, Los Angeles Placencia, Nathan 2010 B.A., California State University, Northridge Professor of Philosophy B.S., California State University, Northridge Novick, Ashley 2017 M.A., Westminister Seminary M.S., California State University, Northridge Instructor, Child Development Center M.A., University of California, Riverside B.A., University of La Verne Ph.D., University of California, Riverside Read, Jennifer L. 2012 M.A., Brandman University Professor of Theatre Arts Pogosyan, Andranik 2016 B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Nuyda, Hermel C. 2011 Associate Professor of Mathematics M.F.A., Florida State University Professor of Nursing B.S., Yerevan State University A.A., Los Angeles Valley College M.A., University of California, Los Angeles Reed, Reginald K. 1996 B.S.N., University of Phoenix Professor of Counseling Polasek, Lynn 1989 M.S.N.Ed., University of Phoenix B.A., University of California, Riverside Professor of Microbiology M.A., Point Loma College Oliphant, Wesley 2016 B.A., California State University, Northridge Associate Professor of Economics M.T. (ASCP), St. Johns Hospital and Health Robeson, Kimberly 2016 B.A., University of California, Berkeley Center Associate Professor of English M.S., University of Birmingham M.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., San Diego State University Ph.D., University of California, Irvine M.A., San Diego State University Prante, Tyler C. 2010 Olivares-Luera, Alma 1997 Professor of Economics Rodriguez, Arantzanzu 1997 Professor of Counseling B.A., San Diego State University Professor of Cinema Arts B.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque B.A., Universidad Complutense M.S., California State University, Northridge Ph.D., University of New Mexico M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles O’Regan, Anthony 2000 Puthiakunnel, Preethamol J. 2012 Romero, Joyce I. 2012 Professor of Political Science Professor of Nursing Professor of Counseling B.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing R.A.K. B.A., California State University, Northridge M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara College of Nursing M.S., California State University, Northridge Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara M.N., R.A.K., College of Nursing Ross, Josephine 1995 Pallotti, Christopher 2010 Pyles, Cathy 2004 Professor of Nursing Professor of Philosophy Professor of Theater A.A., El Camino College B.A. University of Pittsburgh B.F.A., West Virginia University B.S.N., California State University, M.A., California State University, M.F.A., University of Minnesota Long Beach Los Angeles M.N., University of California, Los Angeles Queen, Kathryn T. 2015 M.A., Duquesne University Associate Professor of Art Rosow, LaVergne, D. 1999 Pearson, Cheryl 2012 B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute Professor of English Professor of Respiratory Therapy M.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute A.A., Orange Coast College B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania B.A., Chapman University Quilici, Amadeo W. 2009 M.A., University of Redlands M.A., California State University, Long Beach Professor Continuing Education M.S. TESL, University of Southern California Pellisery, Bilma 2019 A.A., Butte Community College Ed.D., University of Southern California Assistant Professor of Nursing B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara D.N.P., Grand Canyon University M.F.A., Mills College M.S.N., University of Phoenix T.E.S.L., California State University, M.H.A., University of Phoenix Northridge

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Ruiz, Jessica 2015 Sioukas, Anastasios V. 2005 Towns III, Lester 2019 Counselor Professor of Business Administration Assistant Professor of Kinesiology B.A., California State University Northridge B.S., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki B.A., University of Washington M.S., California State University, Northridge M.S., University of California, Berkeley M.S., Emporia State University Ph.D., University of Southern California Sabol, Caroline 2017 Touloumdjian, Talar J. 2018 Associate Professor of Mathematics Smith, Duane W. 2001 Disability Specialist B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Professor of Communication Studies B.A., California State University, Northridge Pomona A.A., Los Angeles Valley College M.S., California State University, Northridge M.S., California State Polytechnic University, B.S., Northern Arizona University Pomona M.A., California State University, Los Angeles Trombley, Cherine M. 2000 Professor of Psychology Sanford, Kevin 2015 Smith, Shawn 2016 B.A., California State University, Long Beach Associate Professor of Business Associate Professor of English as a Ph.D., California Graduate Institute Administration Second Language A.A., Palomar Community College A.A., Moorpark College Traughber, Lucinda 2006 B.S., California State University, San Marcos B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Professor of Nursing M.B.A., Sam Houston State University M.A., California State University, Northridge B.S.N., University of Phoenix M.S.N., University of Phoenix Sarkissian, Scarlet 2015 Sokolovskiy, Yuriy 2015 Associate Professor of Math Associate Professor of Mathematics Trujillo, Ana 2016 B.S., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., University of California, Berkeley Associate Professor of Mathematics M.S., University of Chicago M.S., California State University, Los Angeles A.S., East Los Angeles College B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Sarkisyan, Margaret 2013 Southgate, Darby 2010 M.S., California State University, Long Beach Associate Professor of Counseling Professor of Sociology A.A., Los Angeles City College B.A., California State University, Long Beach Uzunyan, Eliza 2008 B.A., California State University, M.A., California State University, Professor of SSD Northridge Dominguez Hills B.S., California State University, Los Angeles M.S., California State University, Ph.D., The Ohio State University M.S., California State University, Los Angeles Northridge Stein, Rebecca L. 2001 Vasquez, Ruth B. 2018 Scott, Eugene S. 2001 Professor of Anthropology Assistant Professor of Counseling Professor of Anthropology B.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., University of La Verne M.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.S., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, Fullerton Sumnik-Levins, Eugenia 1989 Vo, Susan H. 2009 Scott, Laura 2010 Professor of Art Professor of Mathematics Professor of Sociology B.A., Oakland University B.SC., National University of Singapore B.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.SC., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, Northridge Sustin, Chad 2016 Waddell, Joanne S. 1979 Sefiani, Sako 1998 Associate Professor of Film Studies Professor of Physical Education Professor in Computer Science Information B.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Technology M.F.A., National University M.A., California State University, Long Beach B.S., University of Wisconsin Watson, Virgil E. 2006 M.S., Azusa Pacific University Sutcliffe, Teresa V. 1999 Professor of Mathematics Professor of Physical Education Shin, Luzviminda V. 1989 B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of the Philippines B.A., California State University Northridge Professor of Mathematics M.A., Azusa Pacific University B.S., Philippine Normal College Swelstad, Eric J. 2001 Professor of Media Arts Weber, Geraldine A. 2014 Ph.D., Ateneo de Manila University B. A., Ohio State University Associate Professor of Nursing Science Shvetsov, Vitaly 2016 M.A., Ohio State University B.S.N., Mount Saint Mary’s College Associate Professor of Mathematics M.S.N., Azusa Pacific University B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Tejeda-May, Katherine M. 2002 Professor of Counseling Weigand, Scott M. 2007 M.S., California State University, Northridge Director, Academic Resource Center, M.S., University of the District of Columbia, A.A., Los Angeles Valley College B.A., Cal State University of Northridge Professor of English Washington DC M.S., Cal State University of Northridge B.A., California State University, Northridge Sims, James A. 2002 M.A., California State University, Northridge Professor of Physical Education Thornock, Roana M. 2010 Professor of Communication Studies Yasuda, Phyllis, J. 2000 A.A., American River College Professor of English B.A., Azusa Pacific University B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder M.A., University of Denver A.A., Los Angeles Mission College M.S., California State University, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Dominguez Hills Thornton, Elizabeth 2019 M.A., University of California, Northridge Assistant Professor of English B.A., Agnes Scott College M.A., University of California, San Diego Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

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Yegoryan, Kristina 2016 Associate Professor of English A.A., Los Angeles Valley College, B.S., California State University, Northridge M.A., California State University, Northridge Yermian, Jaklin 2016 Associate Professor of French A.A., Glendale Community College, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.A., University of California, Los Angeles Zamudio, Maria 2015 Associate Professor of Spanish A.A., Shasta College B.A., University of California, Davis M.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Zung, Lisa L. 2015 Associate Professor of Biology B.S., University of California, Los Angeles M.S., University of California, Northridge

ADMINISTRATORS

Daar, Karen L. 2012 Jordan, Matthew T. 2015 Negrete, Elizabeth 2008 Vice President, Academic Affairs Dean, Academic Affairs Dean, Student Life B.A., California State University, Northridge B.A., Yale University Associated Student Union (ASU) Advisor M.A., University of New Mexico M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles B.S., University of Southern California Ed.D., University of California, Los Angeles M.P.A., University of Southern California diCesare, Deborah 2001 Ed.D., University of California, Los Angeles Dean, Academic Affairs Lee, Mike 2014 B.B.A., Pace University Vice President, Administrative Services Pipkins, Jermain 2016 M.A., Antioch University B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Dean, Academic Affairs Ed.D., University of LaVerne M.A., University of California, Los Angeles A.S., Dallas County Community College M.B.A., Claremont Graduate University District Fowles, Michelle R. 2008 B.A., University of Texas Dean, Institutional Effectiveness Manzano, Florentino 1999 M.S., Capella University B.A., Stanford University Vice President, Student Services B.A., California State University, Northridge M.A., Princeton University Reed, Annie G. 1995 M.A., California State University, Northridge Associate Dean, Student Services Green, David M. 2008 M.A., Pepperdine University Associate Dean, Services for Students with Marriott, Doug 2017 J.D., West Los Angeles School of Law Disabilities Dean of Adult/ Community Education and Workforce Development B.A., University of California, Los Angeles Rodriguez, Sherri 2001 B.A., University of Washington M.S. Ed., University of Southern California Dean, Special Programs M.A., Chapman University B.A., California State University, Fullerton Ed.D., University of California, Los Angeles Gribbons, Barry 2019 Ed.D., University of California, Los Angeles President A.A., College of the Canyons Martin, Llanet 2016 Song, Sarah CPA 2015 Associate Dean, Student Equity B.A., California State University, Northridge Associate Vice President, Administrative B.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.S., University of Southern California Services Ed.M., Harvard University Ph.D., University of Southern California B.S., California State University, Sacramento Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles Hernandez, Sorangel P. 2018 Dean, Student Success and Support Services Nalepa, Laurie L. 2002 A.A., East Los Angeles College Dean, Academic Affairs B.A., University of California, Irvine B.A., University of California, Los Angeles M.A., University of Southern California M.B.A., University of Southern California Ed.D., University of Southern California Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

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Brown, Marion C., 1969-1989 Economides, Frances C., 1950-1980 EMERITI Professor of Office Administration Professor of Speech Buchanan, David, 1982-2020 Edler, William C., 1981-2003 Akers, Kathryn R., 1965-1980 Professor of Physical Education Professor of Speech Professor of English Calder, Pat P., 1980-2017 Elias, Woodrow, 1992-2016 Aksoy, Ercument, 1995-2016 Professor of Speech Associate Professor of Chemistry Professor of Economics Campbell, James L., 1955-1995 Erhardt, Rosanne H., 1969-1989 Alaniz, Victoria C., 1971-1985 Professor of Biology Professor of Office Administration Professor of Office Administration Carleo, A. Susan, 2008-2013 Esten, Dora, 1995-2017 Albert, Leon, 1989-2008 Professor of Family and Consumer Professor of Library Science Professor of Anthropology Studies Ettinger, Virginia M., 1976-2004 Allen, Sylvia E. W., 1992-2015 Chookolingo, Evamarie R., 1957-1983 Professor of Respiratory Therapy Professor of Business Professor of Chemistry Fay, Gordon S., 1952-1977 Ardavany, Juanita., 1976-2011 Christian, Bernie, 1969-2012 Associate Professor of Earth Science Professor of Business Administration Professor of Physical Education Fielding, Robert A., 1995-2013 Arnot, Jack, 1988-2006 Ciufo, Leonard A., 1978-2015 Instructor of Physics Professor of History Professor of Business Fink, Harry A., 1994-2020 Attarian, George J., 1980-1999 Clarke, Philip S., 1949-1995 Professor of Psychology Professor of Music Professor of Mathematics Feldman, Beverly N., 1975-1987 Auerbach, Milton, 1975-1985 Colichman, Eugene L., 1964-1983 Professor of Child Development Professor of Mathematics Professor of Chemistry Follosco, Raymond C., 1958-1993 Avila, Michael, 2004-2016 Cooney, Robert L., 1965-1981 Professor of Physical Education Instructor of Technology Professor of Geology Fountaine, Helen 1996-2018 Bertholdo, Robert, 1954-1985 Cowen, Alan, 2000-2015 Professor of Speech Professor of Law Professor of Fire Technology Foster, Ellis S., 1959-1978 Ballew, Betty A., 1989-2017 Cox, Mary A., 2000-2017 Professor of Engineering Professor of Speech Professor of Nursing Frantz, Joseph C., 1981-2014 Biermann, June A., 1949-1981 Curtis, Steven J., 1960-1987 Professor of Biology Professor of Library Science Professor of German Fraser, Owen H., 1962-1989 Birenbaum, Betti H., 1969-1983 Cutler, Sylvia S., 1967-1980 Professor of Mathematics Professor of Nursing Professor of Nursing Freeman, Margaret H., 1989-2002 Bjornsen, Betty Kay, 1974-2009 Daccurso, Joseph A., 1978-2012 Professor of English Professor of Nursing Professor of Cinema Arts Friedman, Elizabeth S., 1984-2017 Blakeslee, Pat T., 1965-1991 Davis, Doris M., 1987-1995 Professor of Chemistry Professor of Psychology Associate Professor of Family and Fujii, Gertrude S., 1966-1985 Blyth, Marion D., 1963-1972 Consumer Studies Professor of English Associate Professor of English Dea, Fay S., 1988-2017 Fulkerson, M. Dale, Jr., 1969-2013 Professor of Counseling Broslawsky, Farrel., 1970-2009 Professor of Art Professor of History Deutsch, Maurice N., 1955-1984 Garber, Zev, 1970-2007 Associate Professor of Engineering Brossman, Richard S., 2002-2020 Professor of Jewish Studies Professor of History DeWitt, Eugenia B., 1966-1982 Gardner, Michael A. 1974-2010 Professor of Biology Brotherton, Winifred G., 1970-1987 Professor of Psychology Professor of Nursing Dowlin, John L. Jr., 1965-1987 Gauthier, Donald J., 2001-2017 Professor of Mathematics Brower, Lynne, 2001-2016 Professor of Geography Professor of Counseling Drummond, Rose B., 1991-2017 Gilbert, Samuel D., 1965-1987 Professor of History Brown, Helen L., 1967-1975 Professor of Psychology Associate Professor of Nursing Duncan, Lydia M., 1968-1975 Giovinazzo, Nick V., 1962-1985 Instructor of Nursing Brown, I. Jack, 1950-1995 Professor of Physical Education Professor of Accounting Dunn, William C., 1965-1978 Gish Persi, Catherine L., 2008-2017 Professor of Mathematics/Counselor Instructor, Child Development Center

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Glater, Julius, 1954-1991 Jennings, Annette H., 1989-2015 Lash, Dorothy M., 1965-1977 Professor of Chemistry Professor of Computer Applications and Professor of Art Office Technology Goffredo, Samuel P., 1970-2010 Levine, Allen M. 1966-2006 Professor of Art Johnson, Charles S., 1985-2017 Professor of Psychology Professor of Mathematics Golz, Gladys, 1954-1970 Lewis, Ian D., 1996-2014 Associate Professor of Nursing Johnson, Christopher, 1989-2020 Professor of Music Professor of Physical Education Gordon, Louis, 1954-1985 Liang, Shui-Tain Chen, 1999-2020 Professor of Chemistry Johnson, Ernest Y., 1949-1964 Professor of Mathematics Associate Professor of Physical Education Graham, Roger J., 1968-1993 Lopez, Mary G., 1976-2013 Professor of Journalism Johnson, Mae M., 1963-1979 Associate Professor of Child Professor of Photography Professor of Nursing Development Griner, Verda M., 1959-1989 Jones, Linda, 1979-2012 Lubow, Dana N., 1999-2015 Professor of Counseling Instructor, Child Development Center Professor of Library Science Hastings, Elizabeth S., 1963-1980 Jorgenson, Ethel K., 1966-1982 Lundgren, Tirzah G., 1958-1978 Professor of Nursing Professor of Business Administration Professor of Physical Education Havenhill, Roy M., 1971-2007 Julian, Michael J., 1997-2017 Lyons, Roderick J. 2000-2020 Professor of Biology Instructor in Music Professor of Photography Heister, Cynthia, 1991-2017 Jur, Chester, 1963-1982 Maddox, John S., 1965-2008 Professor of Nursing Associate Professor of Electronics Professor of History Hernandez, Librada, 1997-2017 Kaspin, Solomon, 1977-1984 Maguire, Patrick D., 1965-1984 Professor of Spanish Professor of Physics Professor of Philosophy Heyn, Marion G., 1994-2014 Kent, Devvie Schneide, 1989-2016 Makhluf, Rafiq A., 1986-2014 Professor of English Professor of Computer Science Instructor of Mathematics Hittleman, Martin L., 1988-2003 Kent, Jeffrey, 1999-2016 Maltese, Adrianne, 1992-2016 Professor of Mathematics Professor of Computer Science Professor of Nursing Holdredge, Richard E., 1980-2011 King, Ruth L., 1964-1975 Mann, Charles W., 1950-1982 Professor of Instructional Media Associate Professor of English Professor of Physical Education Holloway, George L., 1967-1989 Kinstad, Conrad G., 1960-1985 Mann, Myron A., 1964-1995 Professor of Mathematics Professor of History Professor of Physics Holton, Judith Ann Gavin, 1978-2003 Klein, Henry F., 1979-2008 Marteney, James I., 1977-2010 Professor of Nursing Professor of Art Professor of Speech Holtzman, Natalie F., 1989-1995 Kopoulos, George T., 1970-1991 Martin, Ann D., 1959-1977 Assistant Professor of Journalism Professor of Counseling, Professor of Mathematics Assistant Dean of Administration Honjio, Gary, 1976-2013 Marzillier, Leon F., 1971-2007 Professor of Kinesiology Kovnat, Gary D., 2000-2020 Professor of Mathematics Professor of Biology Hoyer, Pavla., 1995-2015 Masse, Socorro O., 1970-2005 Professor of Biology Kraus, Joseph, 1965-1989 Professor of Nursing Hyek, James L., 1965-1989 Professor of German Mauk, E. Peter Jr., 1960-1987 Professor of Business Administration Kuhner, Merle L., 1962-1989 Professor of Theater Arts Ingram-Cotton, Brenda, 1996-2010 Professor of Anthropology May, David., 1976-2011 Professor of CAOT Kuljian, Martha W., 1973-1985 Professor of Library Science Irwin, Edward A., 1961-1984 Professor of Library Science Mayers, Jackson, 1954-1982 Professor of Journalism Kurz, Meredith J., 2001-2017 Professor of Sociology Iyer, Kalavathi K., 1988-2015 Professor of English Mayo, Samuel H., 1965-1995 Professor of Computer Applications and Labok, Joseph A. Jr., 1959-1989 Dean of Student Services, Office Technology Professor of Electronics Professor of History Jaqua, Ida C., 1963-1984 Lalane, Henry A., 1967-1983 McCarthy, James E., 1956-1987 Professor of Family and Consumer Professor of Journalism Professor of Philosophy Studies Lane, Fredric V.,1956-1999 Merrill, Dominique L., 1999-2015 Professor of Mathematics Professor of French

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McCurry, Spencer L., 1989-2008 Pope, Irvin A., 1971-1995 Sampler, Georgianna, 1985-2013 Professor of Business Professor of Music Professor of Library Science Porges, Irwin, 1961-1973 Associate McGuire, Thomas G., 1954-1981 Saul, Martha S., 1969-1984 Professor of English Professor of English Professor of English Potsic, George M., 1973-2008 Merson, Jay R., 1962-1989 Shields, Nancy L., 1960-1975 Professor of Speech Professor of French Assistant Professor of English Pottharst, Barbara, Ph.D., 1965-1993 Metzger, Dianna P., 1966-1979 Shipman, Amanda M., 1994-2013 Professor of Psychology Professor of English Associate Professor of Child Milner, Glenn., 1973-2009 Pritchard, Robert L., 1967-2007 Development Professor of History Professor of Economics Siever, Norman., 1968-2009 Mohan, Richard D., 1956-1982 Raskoff, Richard M. 1963-2002 Professor of Mathematics Professor of Geography Professor of Library Science Sinsheimer, Frank A., 1974-2008 Moore, Rod, 1988-2016 Rathbone, Rowena T., 1959-1973 Professor of Health Sciences Professor of Psychology Associate Professor of English Snider, Kathleen E., 1994-2012 Munns, Virginia, 1959-1979 Ravise, Juliette S., 1965-1977 Professor of Nursing Professor of French Assistant Professor of Business Admin. Soper, Vera R., 1955-1976 Mushegyan, Anaid, 2001-2020 Raxten, Eugene D., 1958-1982 Professor of German Professor of Psychology Professor of Counseling Spingarn, Lawrence P., 1959-1985 Nakamura, Larry 1996-2016 Reed, Dennis J., 1980-2012 Professor of English Professor of Art Professor of Microbiology Stark, Diedra K., 1975-2012 Nastasia, Gail M., 1996-2017 Reis, Ronald A. 2006-2017 Professor of Physical Education Professor of Technology Professor of Broadcasting Stark, Jacqueline M., 1968-2013 Neal, Earl B., Jr., 1992-2013 Rice, Joan K., 1993-2013 Professor of English Professor of Nursing Associate Professor of Business Statham, Stephen H., 1962-1987 Nelligan, Don, 1968-1990 Roberts, Neil C., 2002-2017 Professor of English Professor of Counseling Professor of Music Stearns, Jean E. 1989 Nelson, William A., 1969-1989 Rodriquez, Sylvia H., 2001-2017 Professor of English Professor of Counseling Professor of Speech Stern, Broncha S., 1967-1993 Nery, Josefina, 1961-1985 Rogers, Eileen P., 1965-1984 Professor of Family and Consumer Professor of Nursing Associate Professor of Nursing Studies Nordman, Joseph B., 1950-1978 Rosillo, Ramiro S., 1974-2006 Stoneham, Cheryl A., 2001-2017 Professor of Chemistry Professor of Counseling Professor of English as a Second Language O’Connell, Marla Ross, Martin N., 1982-1987 Professor of Kinesiology Professor of Electronics Sugarman, Elien M. 1979 Professor of Computer Science Ogawa, Ann H., 1988-2017 Roy, Karen I., 1977-2011 Professor of Counseling Professor of Biology Sullivan, Kathleen., 1985-2011 Professor of Counseling Okayama, Lauren, 1998-2013 Russell, James A., 1983-2012 Professor of Child Development Assistant Professor of Developmental Tan, Karlyne, 1970-2003 Communications Professor of Physical Education Olson, Velma Jewett, 1949-1961 Counselor Sachs, Steven M., 1989-2013 Thomas, Bruce J,. 1976-2011 Professor of Computer Applications and Professor of Counseling Pablico-Holm, Maria, 1988-2014 Office Technology Professor of Nursing Thomas, George L., 1976-1981 Salazar, Carmen, 1973-2007 Instructor of Administration of Justice Paget, Glen J., 1985-2017 Professor of Spanish Professor of Mathematics Tinei, Joan B., 1977-1980 Saltoun, Synthia., 1976-2011 Professor of Nursing Parada, Raymond, J. 1982-2005 Professor of Counseling Professor of Psychology Toohey, Barbara M., 1959-1983 Saltzman, Stephen M., 1993-2004 Professor of Library Science Polak-Recht, Jeanne, 1975-1998 Professor of Psychology Professor of Family & Consumer Studies Toon, Ernest R., 1955-1983 Saluzzi, Michael, 1974-1995 Professor of Chemistry Pollyea, Sharlene, 1972-1995 Professor of Counseling Professor of Office Administration

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Trombetta, Giovanni N., 1989-2017 IN MEMORIAM Professor of Italian Valdez, Michael, 1969-1985 ANNETTE H. JENNINGS Professor of English Villa, Maryamber S., 1966-1989 PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER Professor of History APPLICATIONS AND OFFICE Vivian, Michael, 1976-2016 TECHNOLOGY Professor of Sociology Wade, Nicholas M. 1999-2019 1989 - 2015 Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice Wallis, William G. 1988-2019 Professor of English Warren, Lepska M., 1970-1983 Professor of Philosophy Weinman, Ernest O., 1956-1992 Professor of Chemistry West, Harrison N., 1959-1987 Professor of English Weyman, Charles F., 1966-1991 Professor of Political Science Whitten, Elizabeth B., 1953-1974 Counselor Wojcik, Gerald F., 1966-1989 Professor of English Wood, Jan M., 1969-1986 Professor of Physical Education Wood, Mary T., 1949-1972 Associate Professor of Secretarial Science Wright, George Anne, 2001-2016 Professor of Dance Zahler, Adrienne C, 1970-2006 Professor of Speech Zentz, George H., 1955-1977 Professor of Spanish Zuckerman, Marvin S., 1975-2002 Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of English

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT VIRGINIA A. GREEN ROSA CHIRISHYAN THOMAS O. KARLSEN ANDRES E. CRUZ SUBJECT FIELDS: JESSICA KELPINE ASYA DAVTYAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT DENISE E. LERETTE LILIT GEVORGIAN CHAIRPERSON: LINDA S. LUGER GREGORY L. KAPPY DR. VERONICA A. GETSKOW JAMES MARTENEY JOSE P. MONTES CHILD DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY SUZANNE H. MARTENEY BONNIE M. RAPP COMPLEX 175, EXT. 8094 JACK STERK SEAN SALY TRACEY BACA ANDRES R. TORRES SHELLEY W. SELTZER DR. ELMIDA BAGHDASERIANS DR. LYNDA L. TOTH REBECCA L. STEINBERG GLORIA S. DAIMS ARTHUR VALENZUELA MAGDA WALSH ADJUNCT: COMPUTER SCIENCE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION MADLEN ASLANIAN RENEE L. BERG INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUBJECT FIELDS: LISA BRAUER SUBJECT FIELDS: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION LUCY CHAKERIAN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS OFFICE DEAN: VARTUHE DRMANDJIAN TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTER INFORMATION DOUGLAS C. MARRIOTT SHOSHANA GRATTIDGE SYSTEMS, COMPUTER SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION & CAREER LA TANGA G. HARDY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT 1301, EXT 2929 JOAN M. IACCINO DANA KALEK CHAIRPERSON: ADJUNCT: DEBRA POURROY MICHAEL RAHNI STACY KESNER NANCY L. RAMSEY BUSINESS-JOURNALISM 102D, PAUL SABOLIC CARRIE REED EXT. 2364 GERALD B. CLARK MARNI L. ROOSEVELT COUNSELING HRIPSIME H. TAGLYAN KOUROUYAN SAKO SEFIANI CAROLINA VALDOVINOS ADJUNCT: SUBJECT FIELD: COUNSELING, INSTRUCTIONAL MICHELLE I. VENTIMIGLIA ZAREH AGAZARYAN COUNSELING MELISSA S. YSAIS EVA BITAR CHARLES COLTON CHAIRPERSON: CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER JACK CONDON CLIVE A. GORDON NAJA R. EL KHOURY DIRECTOR: STUDENT SERVICES ANNEX, PAT W. FRANCO JENNIFER L. GUEVARA EXT. 5576 ISAAC A. FUKUDA CHILD DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY JESSICA ARAUJO SHIRIN HERRINGTON COMPLEX, EXT. 5551 JAVIER CARBAJAL-RAMOS GINA S. JERRY ASHLEY NOVICK ELLIOTT CONEY CLARISSA LEIVA ANDRES CRUZALEGUI ADJUNCT: GARY L. MELLOR ASHLEY DU SHANNA BIGLEY PETER MOJASSAMIAN LILLIANA FANELLI AMILSA V. HERNANDEZ JANET D. PAKES DR. MICHAEL GOLD ANAHIT KATRJYAN LYNN A. ROBINSON BARBARA GOLDBERG CARMEN G. PONCE CASSIE ROCKWELL CARLOS MARQUEZ MARIKO T. SELL DR. STEVEN MARK SACHS ANITA MARTINEZ OLGA L. SERRATO ROBERT SAMBRANO ALMA OLIVARES-LUERA BRITTANY VALDEZ JOSEFINA P. STEIN CHRISTOPHER PETRINI HANH TRAN REGINALD REED COMMUNICATION STUDIES ODEMARIS VALDIVIA JOYCE ROMERO JESSICA RUIZ SUBJECT FIELDS: CONTINUING EDUCATION MARGARET SARKISYAN COMMUNICATION STUDIES KATHERINE TEYEDA-MAY SUBJECT FIELDS: CHAIRPERSON: ELIZA UZUNYAN BASIC SKILLS, ENGLISH AS A SECOND RUTH VASQUEZ JOSHUA MILLER LANGUAGE - NONCREDIT, ESL CIVICS, HUMANITIES 108C, EXT. 2981 LEARNING SKILLS, PARENTING, KEVIN BRIANCESCO VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COUNSELING, INSTRUCTIONAL DR. JOSEPH FAINA ADJUNCT: ROANA THORNOCK CHAIRPERSON: ANDRES CRUZALEGUI DUANE SMITH LILIT V. DAVOYAN CLIVE GORDON ADMINISTRATION & CAREER CARLOS MARQUEZ ADJUNCT: ADVANCEMENT (ACA) 140, EXT. 5665 CHRISTOPHER PETRINI ROBERT K. ALLEN AMADEO W. QUILICI REMY ASHE JESSICA RUIZ JASON A. BAUMWIRT ADJUNCT: SYNTHIA SALTOUN BONNIE H. BIZOZA MARIAM AINTABLIAN KATHERINE TEJEDA-MAY YANCY A. DUNCAN VARDUI AYDEDJIAN RUTH VASQUEZ ANN H. GELLER RENEE S. BAEZ MICHAEL GOODWYN KEVIN A. BUTLER

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EARTH SCIENCE ADJUNCT: EOPS ABRAM ANTLER (Extended Opportunity SUBJECT FIELDS: DYLAN ALTMAN ASTRONOMY, ENVIRONMENTAL DUSTIN ATKINSON Programs and Services) SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, TRACEY J. BACHMAN DIRECTOR: GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY, METEOROLOGY, FATEMA BALDIWALA DR. SHERRI A. RODRIGUEZ OCEANOGRAPHY JONATHAN BERLINER STUDENT SERVICES CENTER CHAIRPERSON: RUDOLPH BESIKOF 2ND FLOOR 221, EXT. 2726 JACQUELYN HAMS VANESSA BISHOP JESSICA A. ARAUJO ALLIED HEALTH & SCIENCES TARA R. BOTEL ALMA OLIVARES-LUERA CENTER 307, EXT. 5566 BETH M. BROWN JESSICA RUIZ DAVID FALK NANCY CARROLL ADJUNCT: CLAUDIA HASENHUTTL GLEN COLLINS MIGUEL SANDOVAL MEREDITH LEONARD DR. ANWAR S. ELISSA STEPHAN FLORIAN ALEX OJEDA ADJUNCT: IDA GHAFFARI DONALD GAUTHIER JESSICA GLICK FOREIGN LANGUAGE JOAN H. HACKELING AZURE S. GLOVER SUBJECT FIELDS: HAROLD R. JANDORF DEBORAH D. HALL FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, LINGUISTICS, JACK KRANZ DEBORAH L. HARRINGTON SPANISH GEORGE S. LEDDY JACKLYN HYMES MUSSIE OKBAMICHAEL BARBARA IGE CHAIRPERSON: TONY ROWE ROBERT M. KANE DR. VICTORINO FUSILERO, JOHN SEPIKAS DEBORAH R. KAYE FOREIGN LANGUAGE 105A, EXT. 2822 EVELYN M. LAGER DR. RAFAEL ARIAS EMERGENCY SERVICES SUSANA MARCELO MARIA ELENA FRANCES-BENITEZ LILA W. MAYER DR. JUNE MIYASAKI SUBJECT FIELDS: EILEEN MCGARRY JAKLIN YERMIAN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, MILLIE MONCADA MARIA G. ZAMUDIO DAWA FIRE TECHNOLOGY JENNIFER NIWA TRACEY J. OBERMAN ADJUNCT: CHAIRPERSON: DR. BRIAN DANIELS TRISTA PAYTE JENNIFER L. READ YVETTE B. CRUZALEGUI SOPHIA PETKOVIC THEATER ARTS 100, EXT. 2786 IRIS FIORITO REBECCA PINCOLINI WILLIAM S. HENDRICKS APRIL MIZUKI VIRGINIA L. REQUA LOKNATH PERSAUD ADJUNCT: PADMA SAHGAL DR. ROBERT P. ROIS GORDON T. ARMSTRONG LAUREN SAKOVICH PHYLLIS SPADAFORA JOHN E. BROWN KELLY SALTER GIOVANNI TROMBETTA DAVID R. CASTANEDA MARTIN J. SHEA RICO A. CASTRO MARCIA W. SIBONY ROBERT CAVAGLIERI JENNIFER A. SMITH HEALTH SCIENCE ALAN COWEN JEFFREY A. SOSNER SUBJECT FIELDS: MICHAEL D. FRIAS JACQUELINE M. STARK NURSING, NURSING SCIENCE, PHILLIP GIBSON R. WORLEY THORNE RESPIRATORY THERAPY MARK A. KLECKNER VITA WATKINS CHAIRPERSON: RICHARD B. MC COMBS SCOTT WEIGAND PREETHAMOL PUTHIAKUNNEL BRIAN A. YABLON ALLIED HEALTH & SCIENCES ENGLISH CENTER 108, EXT. 2835 SUBJECT FIELDS: ENGLISH AS A SECOND NORMA ALBARRAN-DUARTE EDUCATION, ENGLISH LANGUAGE MARIO A. CHAVEZ WENDY DUFOUR CHAIRPERSON: CHAIRPERSON: MARICHU GAN PATRICK B. HUNTER DR. REGINALD HUBBARD KIM HOLLINGSHEAD HUMANITIES 109, EXT. 2800, 2586 HUMANITIES 109, EXT. 2525 GREGORY MORRISON HOLLY BATTY EDGAR PEREZ HERMEL C. NUYDA JAMES C. BLAND SHAWN SMITH CHERYL PEARSON DR. GAYLE L. FORNATARO ADJUNCT: BILMA PELLISSERY DR. ALISON T. JEFFRIES KOMFORT AKYEMPON-ARCHER JOSEPHINE ROSS JESSICA L. MINTZ DR. RAFAEL ARIAS LUCINDA TRAUGHBER VERZHINE NIKOGHOSYAN ALICIA BIEN GERALDINE A. WEBER KIMBERLY ROBESON DR. ANWAR EL-ISSA DR. LAVERGNE ROSOW ADJUNCT: DAVID FELIZ DR. ELIZABETH THORNTON LICET ARROYO-ZALMA WILLIAM H. LOMEN PHYLLIS YASUDA CHARLES BANKS A. JR. GABRIEL MEIOJAS KRISTINA YEGORYAN BETTY KAY BJORNSEN LAYA MOGHADAM-RAD BROOKE R. BOLDEMANN NANCY L. RAMSEY JENNIFER CHAI DR. MARCIA W. SIBONY EFIGENIA CLIMACO MEGAN SWEARINGEN MARY COX

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ANNA FARAON KINESIOLOGY MATHEMATICS MARIE N. HARBERT CYNTHIA HEISTER SUBJECT FIELDS: SUBJECT FIELDS: PATRICK S. KELLY DANCE SPECIALTIES, DANCE STUDIES, MATHEMATICS DANCE TECHNIQUES, HEALTH, EDWIN KHATCHADOURIAN CHAIRPERSON: SUNG LEE KINESIOLOGY, KINESIOLOGY ATHLETICS, KINESIOLOGY MAJOR, RECREATION MOSTAPHA BARAKAT, ROSE M. LO VERME MATH SCIENCE, EXT. 2858 ESTHER LOPEZ CHAIRPERSON: ANZHELA BAGHUMYAN ADRIANNE MALTESE PATTY E. MELODY GEORGE CALEODIS PEGGY RODNER NORTH GYM 5, EXT. 2907 BRET CARTHEW DR. ALAN F. ROTHFELD ELIZABETH V. CASEBOLT STEVEN J. CASTILLO GINA SANSERINO JIM L. FENWICK MARY HITO SALVADOR SANTANA FRANCES GARCIA JOHN KAWAI CHRISTINA THOMAS MONICA HANG ADAM H. LITTIG ESSELE THOMAS-MILLER DAVID C. MALLAS ALBERT NATIAN ANN TRANK JAMES MCMILLAN ANDRANIK POGOSYAN LICET ZALMA SANDRA PERRY HUMBERTO RAYA-MEDOZA CARMELA ZARAGOZA JAMES SIMS CAROLINE SABOL LESTER TOWNS III SCARLET SARKISSIAN HISTORY/HUMANITIES/ JOANNE WADDELL DR. LUZVIMINDA SHIN LAW/POLITICAL SCIENCE VIRGIL WATSON VITALY SHVETSOV YURIY SOKOLOVSKIY SUBJECT FIELDS: ADJUNCT: DR. TERESA SUTCLIFFE HISTORY, HUMANITIES, JOHN W. BRECKELL ANA TRUJILLO LAW, POLITICAL SCIENCE AMY CHURCH SUSAN H. VO CHAIRPERSON: RANDE DORN ADJUNCT: MICHELLE LEWIS DEENA S. FRIEDLANDER ALVARD ADAMYAN CAMPUS CENTER 241, EXT. 2456 LEORA T. GABAY YELENA ALADADYAN EDWARD GIKA STEPHEN GONZALEZ DR. WISSAM A.BARAKAT RICK F. MURRAY OMID HAMI JAMES D. CASTRO DR. CHRISTOPHER D. NIELSEN TRACY L. HARKINS RAZVAN A. CIUCA DR. ANTHONY O’REGAN GARY HONJIO DAVID J. DIAKOFF SHABNAM A. ISLAM LUIS A. ENRIQUEZ ADJUNCT: LOUIS H. JONES RICHARD L. FINE KATHELINE ADDISON JITENDRA S. KUCKREJA LYNN F. GOODMAN KRESSE ARMOUR KIHA LEE SIRANUSH GRIGORYAN FARREL R. BROSLAWSKY CARLA S. LUBOW ANAHIT HARUTYUNYAN ROBERT L. CANNON KLYDA G. MAHONEY FENDI HE LAURA CARLONE-MOOSLIN DENNIS MESTAS ATEFEH IRANMANESH MARY COPELAND ANNA MORENTE THEODORA JAIME MATTHEW O. CUTLER GARRETT A. RIECK CHARLES JOHNSON JOHN DILLON MICHAEL SANTO YIN YEE LAM ABRAHAM HOFFMAN KARLYNE TAN MEE K. LEE DANIELLA S. HOVSEPIAN JASON VANDIVER DR. SHUI-TAIN CHEN LIANG MICHAEL A. KERZE MAYA ZELLMAN VAZKEN G. MADENLIAN RON LEHAVI MARIO E. MARTINEZ SAMUEL J. LINGROSSO LIBRARY HASMIK MKRTCHYAN TANYA MUELLER SUBJECT FIELDS: ZORAYR NALBANDYAN MICHAEL POWELSON MASOUD M. NASSIMI LIBRARY SCIENCE ANNIE REED DR. NICHOLAS OLSHANSKY WILLIAM D. VAN BENSCHOTEN CHAIRPERSON: SUSANNA PAPISYAN CARYE VOGT CYNTHIA M. COHEN YURI PATVAKANYAN PEI Y. WANG LIBRARY AND ACADEMIC RESOURCE DILIP S. PUROHIT ROBERT WATSON CENTER 1ST FLOOR, EXT. 2766 HAMID RAVANBAKHSH XIAOYANG BEHLENDORF-LIU HAROLD RAVITCH ALEXANDRA CHAPPELL TONY S. ROWE MICHAEL J. FITZGERALD RASHID H. SANI MEGHAN CASON JOHN P. SEPIKAS NORMAN L. SIEVER ADJUNCT ALVARD TONERYAN DORA ESTEN ALVARD TSVIKYAN JEFFRY M. JENSEN PHUONG THAO VO ALFRED YEN

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MEDIA ARTS LORI MUSICANT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DR. GREGORY P. NEWTON DISABILITIES (SSD) SUBJECT FIELDS: DR. CASSANDRA NICKOLS BROADCASTING, CINEMA, JOURNALISM, CLAIRE J. RYDELL SUBJECT FIELDS: MEDIA ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY NATHANIL WIDELITZ KINESIOLOGY (ADAPTED PHYSICAL DR. LELAND P. WILLIAMS CHAIRPERSON: EDUCATION), LEARNING SKILLS ERIC J. SWELSTAD DR. SUZANNAH ZAIDEL CAMPUS CENTER 249, EXT. 5503 ASSOCIATE DEAN: JASON BEATON PHILOSOPHY/ECONOMICS DAVID M. GREEN WILLIAM DAUBER SUBJECT FIELDS: STUDENT SERVICES ANNEX 175, ARANTZANZU RODRIGUEZ ECONOMICS, HEBREW, JEWISH STUDIES, EXT. 2679 CHAD A. SUSTIN PHILOSOPHY COUNSELOR: ADJUNCT: CHAIRPERSON: CHRISTOPHER ADDIS KATHERINE TEYEDA-MAY DR. TYLER C. PRANTE ADRIAN CASTILLO STUDENT SERVICES ANNEX 181, CAMPUS CENTER 218, EXT. 2614 CHRISTOPHER CHILDS EXT. 2685 DR. ZACHARY D. KNORR ROBERT S. MERRIFIELD DR. WESLEY OLIPHANT ELIZA UZUNYAN JAMES MORRIS CHRISTOPHER A. PALLOTTI STUDENT SERVICES ANNEX 180, JEFF MURPHY DR. NATHAN PLACENCIA EXT. 2683 DOUGLAS F. RYE JON STOUT ADJUNCT: LEARNING DISABILITY SPECIALIST: JOEL TRUDGEON ESCUMENT ASKOY DR. ARAKSYA ARUTYUNYAN DAN S. WATANABE DR. DIANE E. CUNNINGHAM STUDENT SERVICES ANNEX 178, JASON WILLIAMS ZEV W. GARBER EXT. 2703 VALARIE GIOVANINI MOSAIC CENTER DR. ARA KHANJIAN DISABILITY SPECIALIST: DREAM RESOURCE CENTER DR. SHAWN MOSHIRI TALAR TOULOUMDJIAN UMOJA/ BLACK SCHOLARS DR. HAROLD RAVITCH STUDENT SERVICES ANNEX 182, VETERANS SERVICES MICHAEL S. ROONEY EXT. 2684 EMILY A. SEDGWICK ASSOCIATE DEAN: RICHARD L. SLOTKIN ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION DR. LLANET MARTIN FRANK G. WATERS INSTRUCTOR: STUDENT RESOURCES CENTER 2ND FLOOR, EXT 5764 DAVID C. MALLAS PSYCHOLOGY SOUTH GYM 505, EXT. 2509 COUNSELOR: SUBJECT FIELDS: DR. ELLIOTT CONEY, UMOJA/ BLACK DEVELOPMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIOLOGY/ETHNIC STUDIES SCHOLARS, PSYCHOLOGY, STATISTICS CAMPUS CENTER BLDG, ROOM 102, SUBJECT FIELDS: EXT. 4874 CHAIRPERSON: AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES, DR. RONALD MOSSLER CHICANO STUDIES, SOCIOLOGY COUNSELOR: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 109, EXT. 2523 JAVIER CARBAJAL-RAMOS, DREAM CHAIRPERSON: DR. RUBY R. CHRISTIAN-BROUGHAM RESOURCE CENTER DR. KEIDRA MORRIS DR. WILSON CHU STUDENT SERVICES CENTER, BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 111D, EXT. 2814 HARRY FINK 2ND FLOOR, EXT. 5767 JOSE ARRIETA DR. ALI GHASSEMI DR. IAN BRECKENRIDGE-JACKSON RODNEY R. GRATREAKS MUSIC DR. ANNEMARIE CESARIO DR. ERIC MACEYKO PETER LOPEZ SUBJECT FIELDS: DR. CHRISTINA PETER DR. SALLY RASKOFF MUSIC DR. CHERINE M. TROMBLEY LAURA C. SCOTT DR. DARBY E. SOUTHGATE CHAIRPERSON: ADJUNCT: DR. CHRISTIAN NOVA HASMIK G. ARAKELYAN ADJUNCT: MUSIC 101A, EXT. 2347 JANET L. CARNEY-CLARK JOSE A. ARRIETA DR. MICHAEL ARSHAGOUNI DR. TODD W. FARRIS ISMAEL J. DE LA O GLENN CARLOS MEGAN FISCHER MICHELLE R. FOWLES DR. YIH-MEI HU MICHAEL HUFF EMAL H. GERAMI RICHARD KAHN DR. ROBERT H. IRVIN ERIKA HOLIDAY CHAUNCEY M. MADDREN NINA M. KAYLOR LESLIE D. LABERTEW AIDA MAHMUD JESSICA LEE ADJUNCT: ASHLEY J. MAIER DR. STEVEN J. SHERWOOD DR. SEVERIN H. BEHNEN SUE A. MEIER ANTWANN SIMPKINS JOHN BUONAMASSA LISA MENESHIAN JESSE VALADEZ DR. JORDAN CHARNOFSKY NADEZHDA MONOSOV TREMAINE TRUITT DR. MATTHEW CORY LAURA B. OSMAN DR. FRANCIS GARVEY RUSSELL SWEEP STEVE GOOMAS DR. APRIL Z. TAYLOR DR. PATRICIA HANNIFAN STEPHANIE G. WINNARD TIMOTHY HERSCOVITCH ANGELA E. WITT

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TECHNOLOGY THEATER SUBJECT FIELDS: SUBJECT FIELDS: ARCHITECTURE, ELECTRONICS, THEATER ARTS ENGINEERING, MACHINE SHOP-CNC, NUMERICAL CONTROL, TOOL & CHAIRPERSON: MANUFACTURING JENNIFER L. READ THEATER ARTS 100, EXT. 2786 CHAIRPERSON: CHRIS R. CODDINGTON REBECCA L. STEIN, CATHY PYLES ALLIED HEALTH & SCIENCES CENTER 305, EXT 2538 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADJUNCT: CENTER ROGELIO ARIAS DEAN: BAHRAM BADIYI DOUGLAS C. MARRIOTT JACK R. GEER ADMINISTRATION & CAREER JERZY J. GORECKI ADVANCEMENT 1301, EXT 2929 TAUNO KARTIALA RALPH A. KRONGOLD ROBERT R. LOSKI GEORGE PANYARACHUN ARAM OHANIS RONALD REIS JAMES J. RIDOSH EDWIN A. WOODS

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Academic Probation: After attempting Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.): A activities, and academic policy; descriptions of 12 units, a student whose cumulative grade- degree (Associate in Arts or Associate in the different educational programs and courses point-average (beginning Fall 1981) falls below Science) granted by a community college offered at the college; and a listing of the 2.0 is placed on academic probation. A student which recognizes a students satisfactory college faculty and departmental organization. whose cumulative grade-point-average falls completion of an organized program of study below 2.0 for three consecutive semesters is consisting of a minimum of 60 semester units. Community College: A two-year college subject to dismissal from the college. offering a wide range of programs of study, Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or many determined by local community need. Academic Renewal: Removal from a AS-T): A degree (Associate in Arts for Transfer student’s academic record, for the purpose of or Associate in Science for Transfer) intended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one computing the grade-point-average, previously for students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s or more classes by students still in high school. recorded substandard academic performance degree in a similar major at a California State Continuing Student: A student registering which is not reflective of the students University and is an organized program of for classes who was active in the college demonstrated ability. study consisting of 60 semester units. during one of the two immediately preceding Add Permit: A card issued by an instructor Audit: A student’s attendance in a class with regular semesters. For example, a student upon presentation of a valid ID Card permission of the instructor and payment of a registering for the fall semester is a continuing (Registration Fee Receipt) which permits fee. No college credit nor grade is given. student if he or she was active in the college the student to add the class if the instructor during the previous spring or fall semester. determines that there is room. Enrollment in Bachelors Degree (B.A., A.B., B.S.): A Corequisite: A requirement that must be the class is official only if the Add Permit is degree granted by a four-year college or satisfied at the same time a particular course processed by Admissions & Records before university which recognizes a students is taken. the published deadline. satisfactory completion of an organized program of study consisting of a minimum of Counseling: Guidance provided by 120 to 130 semester units. Admissions and Records: The office and professional counselors in collegiate, staff that admits a student and certifies his/her vocational, social, and personal matters. legal record of college work and maintains all Catalog Rights: Catalog rights refer to the right of every continuing student to choose student records. Course: A particular portion of a subject one, and only one, catalog under whose selected for study. A course is identified by a course requirements the student is to be Administration: Officials of the college subject title and course number; for example: evaluated for the purposes of determining who direct and supervise the activities of the Accounting 1. institution. whether the student meets the requirements for LAVC graduation. Course Title: A phrase descriptive of the Advisory: An advisory is a recommendation The continuing student may select the catalog course content, for example the title of that a student is advised (but not required) to that was in effect when the student initially Accounting 1 is Introductory Accounting I. meet before, or in conjunction with, enrollment enrolled at LAVC, or any catalog in effect in a course. thereafter through and including the semester Credit by Examination: Course or unit when the student petitions for graduation or credit granted for demonstrated proficiency Application for Admission: A form transfer certification. through testing. provided by the college on which the student requests admittance to a specific semester Certificate of Achievement: A certificate Dismissal: A student on academic or or session. A student may not register and granted by a community college which progress probation may be dismissed from the enroll in classes until the application has been recognizes a students satisfactory completion college. Any student who is dismissed may accepted. of a state approved organized program of petition for reinstatement, but if denied, the study. student may not attend any college within the Articulation Agreement: An established Los Angeles Community College District for course agreement that enables transfer C-ID: State level course identification numbers a period of one year and must petition for re- students from a community college to that link to campus course numbers indicating admittance at the end of that period of time. receive credit for their academic progress approval for the use in the Associate Degrees at the University of California, the California for Transfer. Educational Program: A planned State University, and private post-secondary sequence of credit courses leading to a defined colleges/universities. Class Section: A group of registered educational objective such as a Certificate or students meeting to study particular courses Associate Degree. Assessment: Assessment is the process at a defined time. Each class has a section the college uses to evaluate skills prior to number listed in the Schedule of Classes Electives: Courses which a student may registering, which are used to recommend before the scheduled time of class meeting. choose without the restriction of a particular students to the appropriate class level in major program-curriculum. English and Math. College Catalog: A comprehensive publication containing general information Enrollment: That part of the registration A.S.U.: Organization to which all enrolled about the college; procedures for admission process during which students select classes students are eligible to join called the and registration; information about student by section number to reserve a seat in a Associated Student Union. services, academic resources, student selected class and be placed on the class

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roster. A student may also enroll in a class by Non-penalty Drop Period: The first two Student Education Plan (SEP): This is processing an Add Permit obtained from the weeks of a regular semester during which a a student’s written plan of courses to take in instructor of the class. students enrollment in a class is not recorded order to meet his or her educational goals. on the students permanent record if the Full-time student: A student may be student drops by the deadline. This deadline Subject: A division into which knowledge verified as a full-time student if he/she is will be different for short-term and summer customarily is assembled for study, such as enrolled and active in 12 or more units during session courses. Art, Mathematics, or Zoology. the fall or spring semester, and 6 units during the summer session. Pass/No Pass: A form of grading whereby a Subject Deficiency: Lack of credit for a student receives a grade of P or NP instead of course or courses required for some particular General Education Requirements: (also an A, B, C, D, or F. P is assigned for class work objective, such as graduation or acceptance by called Breadth Requirements). A group of equivalent to a grade of C or above. another institution. courses selected from several disciplines which are required for graduation. Prerequisite: A requirement that must be Substandard Grade: An earned grade of satisfied before enrolling in a particular course. “D” or “F”. Grade Points: The numerical value of a college letter grade: A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1, F-0. Progress Probation: After enrolling in 12 Transcript: An official list of all courses taken units a student whose total units for which at a college or university showing the final Grade-point-average: A measure of a W, NC, or I has been assigned equals grade received for each course. academic achievement, and transfer; the GPA 50 percent or more of the units enrolled is is determined by dividing the total grade points placed on progress probation. A student Transfer: Changing from one collegiate earned by the number of attempted units. whose cumulative number of units (beginning institution to another after having met the Fall 1981) for which a W, NC, or I has been requirements for admission to the second Grade Points Earned: Grade points times assigned equals 50 percent or more for three institution. the number of units for a class. consecutive semesters is subject to dismissal Transferable Units: College units earned from the college. Incomplete (I): The grading symbol I is through satisfactory completion of courses recorded on the students permanent record Report Delayed (RD): This temporary which have been articulated with four-year in situations in which the student has not administrative symbol is recorded on the institutions. been able to complete a course due to students permanent record when a course Transfer course: Courses designed to match circumstances beyond the students control. grade has not been received from the lower division courses of a four-year institution The student must complete the course within instructor. It is changed to a letter grade when and for which credit may be transferred to that one year after the end of the semester or the the grade report is received. I reverts to a letter grade determined by the institution. instructor. Courses in which the student has Registration: The process whereby a Units: The amount of college credit earned received an Incomplete may not be repeated continuing student or a new or reentering by satisfactory completion of a specific course unless the I is removed and has been replaced student whose application has been accepted taken for one semester. Each unit represents by a grade of D or F. This does not apply to formally enters the college for a specific one hour per week of lecture or recitation, or a courses which are repeatable for additional semester and receives an ID card (Registration longer time in laboratory or other exercises not credit. Fee Receipt). The student may enroll in open requiring outside preparation. classes as part of the registration process. In Progress (IP): An IP is recorded on the Units Attempted: Total number of units in student’s permanent record at the end of the Returning Student: A student who at one the courses for which a student received a first semester of a course which continues time attended the college and is registering grade of A, B, C, D, or F. over parts or all of two semesters. The grade for classes, but was not active in the college is recorded at the end of the semester in which during the previous two semesters. Units Completed: Total number of units in the course ends. the courses for which a student earned credit. Satisfactory Completion: Completion of a Lower Division: Courses at the freshman course with a grade of “C” or better. Units Enrolled: Total number of units in and sophomore level of college. which Schedule of Classes: A booklet used during the student is enrolled at any point during the Major: A planned series of courses and registration giving the subject title, course semester, determined by the total number of activities selected by a student for special number, course title, units, time, instructor, and units for all courses appearing on the students emphasis which are designed to teach certain location of all classes offered in a semester. skills and knowledge. transcript. Section Number: A term used W: A grading symbol assigned to a students Military Withdrawal (MW): This occurs interchangeably with Class Section Number; permanent record for all classes which a when a student who is a member of an active See Class Section, above. or reserve United States military service student has dropped or has been excluded receives orders compelling a withdrawal from Semester: One-half of the academic year, from by the instructor after the end of the courses. Upon verification of such orders, a usually 16 weeks. non-penalty drop date but before the last day withdrawal symbol may be assigned at any to drop. time after the last day of the fourteen week Skills Certificate: A certificate granted by a Withdrawal: The action a student takes in of instruction or 75% of the time the class is community college which recognizes a dropping all classes during any one semester schedule to meet, whichever is less. student’s satisfactory completion of a locally approved organized program of study. and discontinuing coursework at the college. Non-Degree Applicable (NDA): Credit courses that do not apply toward a degree and are not transferable.

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College Information 4-6 A B College Level Examination Program Academic Computing 213 Basic Skills 190 (CLEP) Credit 34-36, 42-43, 193-194 Academic Dishonesty 205-207 Bequests 236 Communication Studies 46, 118-119 Academic Freedom 6 Biology 45, 58, 109-110 Community Services 5, 100, 214 Academic Policy 189-207 Biology Tutoring 212 Competency Requirement 37-38 Academic Renewal 201 Biomedical Instrumentation 71-72 Complaint Process 204 Academic Senate Officers 1 Biotechnology 110 Computer Applications Academic and Student Support 211-213 Black Scholars 218 Office Technology 67-69, 119-120 Academic Standards 200-201 Bookstore 219-220 Computer Information Systems 121-122 Academic Standards for Probation Broadcasting 58-59, 110-112 Computer Science 69-70, 122-123 and Dismissal 200-201 Bus Routes 230 Computing, Academic 213 Accounting 59-61, 101-102 Business 47, 59-62, 112-113 Construction Management 72, 75 Accreditation 1 Business Office 11-13 Continuing Education 214 Adding Classes 191 Cooperative Agencies Resources for Administration of Justice 45, 56, 102-103 Education (CARE) 214 Administrators 242 C Cooperative Education, General 99-100 Admission Eligibility 7 Cal Grant 224 Core Values 2, 4 Advanced College Enrollment (ACE) 215 Calendar 6 Cost of Attendance 226-237 *See Dual Enrollment California Residency Requirement 8 Counseling/ SEA 13-14 Advanced Placement (AP) California State University Course Descriptions 101-188 Transfer Requirements 30-31 Exam Credit 29, 34-36, 41, 193 Course Families 199-200 California State University, Northridge African American Studies 103 Course Repetition 199-200 (CSUN) Transfer Requirements 31 Alternate Text Format 217 Course Repetition to Improve Substandard CalWORKs Program 214 Alumni and Friends Association 236 Grades 202 Campus Accessibility for Wheelchair Anatomy 103 Course Subject Abbreviations 22 Users 217 Annual Campus Security Reports Under Credit for Courses Completed at Campus Construction Accessibility 217 the Clery Act 230 Non-Accredited Institutions 196 Campus Procedure (F-1 Visa Applicants) 8 Anthropology 45, 104 Credit By Examination 192-193 Campus Services 219-232 Architecture 74, 105 Credit For Military Service 195 Campus Sheriff/Parking 230-231 Art 56-57, 105-109 CSU Breadth Certificate 79 CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources CSU GE Certification 32-33 Art Gallery 219 for Education) 214 CSU System Credit for External Exams 34 Art History 45, 58 Career/Transfer Center 211 Assessment 7, 219 Certificate Programs 54 Associate Degree Graduation Challenge to Prerequisite and D Requirements 2020-2021 37-38 Corequisite 17 Dance Specialties 124 Associate Degree Programs 37-43, 55-96 Chemistry 62, 112 Dance Studies 125 Associate Degrees for Transfer 44-53 Chicano Studies 113-114 Dance Techniques 125-127 Associate Degree with a Certificate 54 Child Development 47, 63-65, 114-116 Dean's List 203 Associated Student Union 233 Child Development Center 220-221 Degrees and Credit Certificates 55-100 Astronomy 109 Cinema 66-67, 116-118 ASU Membership Fee 234 Departmental Organization, Citizenship Center 214 & Adjunct Faculty 247-252 ASU Officers, Qualification for 234-235 Clery Act 230 Designated Smoking Areas 210 Athletic Eligibility 236 Clubs, Campus 234 Developmental Communications 128 Attendance 190 College Advisory Committees 221 Disabled Student Parking 231 Auditing Classes 191 College Colors and Symbol 6, 233 Discipline Procedures 204 Awards 203

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Discrimination 17 Foreign Language 76 Instructional Materials 10 Dismissal 201 Foreign Student Admission 8-9 Intercollegiate Athletics and Eligibility 236 District and College Policies 208-210 Foundation 5, 236 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diversity Program 210 French 77, 138-139 Degree 30, 43, 194 Dream Resource Center 214 International Business 144 Dropping Classes 192 International Student Insurance 10 Drug-Free Environment 207 G Intersegmental General Education Transfer General Education for Associate Curriculum (IGETC) 2020-21 27-29, 79 Degrees 39-40 Italian 81, 144 E General Information 4-6 Early Childhood Education 47 General Requirements Earth Science 70 (Financial Aid) 221-130 J General Studies 77-79 Economics 71, 128-129 Jewish Studies 78, 145 General Tutoring 211-212 Education 129 Job Resource Center 219 Geography 49, 79, 139-140 Educational Programs 19-21 Journalism 50, 79-80, 145-146 Geology 49, 79, 140-141 Electronics 71-72, 130 Journalism Alumni Association 236 Elementary and Middle School Students 7 German 80, 141-142 Emeriti 243-246 Glossary of Terms 253-254 Engineering 72-75, 131 Goals 4-5 K English 48, 132-133 Grades and Grade Changes 197 Kinesiology 50, 146-151 English Placement 14-15 Grade Grievance Procedures 204 Kinesiology Athletics 151-152 English As a Second Language 75, 97-98, Grading Symbols and Definitions 197-198 Kinesiology Major 152-153 133-136, 184-185 Graduation Petition 200 ESL Civics 98, 186 Graduation Plan 39-40 ESL Placement 14-15 Graduation Requirements 37 L Enrollment Fees 11-13 Graphic Design 56, 57, 74 LACCD Board of Trustees 1 Enrollment Fee Assistance 11 Grants 223-226 LACCD District Administration 1 Enrollment Fee Refund Policy 11 Guardian Scholars 216 LAVC Administration 1 Enrollment Priority 16 LAVC History 4 Environmental Science 136 LAVC Book Store 219-220 Environmental Studies 137 H LAVC Milestones 18 Equal Opportunity 208 HBCU 31 Law 153 Ethnic Studies 76 Health 142 Learning Skills 153 Executive Council 233 Health Science 80 Liberal Studies 82 Exemption Criteria, Health Fee 10 Health Service Fee 10 Library 212 Extended Opportunity Programs and Health Services Center 231 Library Science 153 Services (EOPS) 215 Hebrew 142 Lifetime Learning Tax Credit 223 Extension 100, 215 Hebrew Studies 80 Limitations on Enrollment 190 High School Students 7, 215 Limited English Proficiency 208 HiSet Testing Center 215 Linguistics 153 F Historical Museum 219 Loans 225 Facilities 4 History of College 4 Lost and Found 230 Faculty 237-242 History Classes 142-143 Family Educational Rights and History Major 50, 80 Privacy Act (FERPA) 8 Honors Program (TAP) 24-25 M Family Resource Center 216 Hope Scholarship (Tax Credits) 232 Machine Shop- CNC 155 Fees 7, 9-13 Humanities 80, 143-144 Management 60, 155 Fee and Refund Schedule 12 Manufacturing 73-75 Federal Work Study Program (FWS) 225 Marketing 61-62, 155 Final Examinations 200 I Mathematics 51, 154-158 Finance 60, 61, 137 In Memoriam 246 Math Placement 14-15 Financial Aid 221-222 Independent (Private) Universities 31 Math Skills Lab 211 Fire Technology 76, 137 Instructional Alternatives 100 Matriculation/Admission and Registration

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Procedures 7-17 Psychology 52, 91, 171-172 (See Student Equity and Achievement Media Arts 83-85, 158-159 Puente 216 Program 13) Meteorology 159 Student’s Responsibilities 14 Microbiology 159 R Student’s Rights 14, 227 Middle School and Elementary Students 7 Reading (See Developmental Studio Arts 53 Military Service, Credit 195 Communications) 128 Study Away Program 217 Mission 2 Reading Center 212 Supervised Learning Assistance (Tutoring) Mosaic Center 216 Real Estate 60, 62, 173 186, 211-212 Music 51, 86-87, 159-164 Recording Devices, Use of 203 Supplemental Instructional Materials 190 Records and Directory Information 189 Sustainable Construction Management 72 N Recreation 173 New Student Orientation 13 Registered Nurse 88-89 T NextUp 216 Registration Process 16 Tax Credit 223, 232 Noncredit Certificates 97 Repeatability 199-200 Table of Contents 3 Nondiscrimination Policy 208 Repetition 199-200 Teletype Devices for the Deaf (TDD) 217 Nondiscrimination Policy Compliance Residency Appeal 8 Theater Arts 53, 94-95, 179-182 Procedure 208 Residency Reclassification 8 Theater Arts Alumni Association 236 Non-Residents 9 Residency Requirements 8 Tool and Manufacturing Technology Non-Resident Tuition Fee 9 Respiratory Therapy 92-93, 173-175 182 Numerical Control 164 Retail Management 62 Transcripts 202-203 Nursing 88-89, 165-167 Right-To-Know Disclosure 207 Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) Nursing Science 165-167 Honors 24-25 Transfer Degrees 44-53 S Transfer Requirements 23 O Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy 228 TRiO/Student Services 217-218 Oceanography 167 Scholarships 225 Tutoring 211-212 Older Adults 186 Scholastic Honor Societies 233 Ombudsperson 204, 232 Second Associate Degree 38 Open Enrollment 189 Services for Students with Disabilities U Orientation 13 (formerly DSPS) 217 Umoja Community/ Black Scholars 218 Service Learning Program 216 Units of Work/Study Load 189 Sexual Assault Policy 209 University of California Transfer P Sexual Harassment Policy 209-210 Requirements 25-26 Parenting 186 Smoking Policy 210 University of California, Los Angeles Parking, Student 11, 230-231 Sociology 52, 93, 175-177 (UCLA) Transfer Requirements 26 Pass/No Pass Courses 196-197 Spanish 53, 94, 176-179 Unlawful Discrimination 17 Petition for Graduation 200 Special Programs 99-100, 214-218 Placement 13 Speech (See Communication Studies) 46, President’s Message 2 118-119 V Valley College Alumni and Friends Philosophy 51, 90, 168 Standards of Student Conduct and Association 236 Photography 168-169 Disciplinary Action 204 Veterans Services 218 Physical Education 90, 169 Statistics 179 Vocational Education 98, 187-188 Physical Science 169 Student Activities 233-236 Physics 52, 91, 170 Student Education Planning 13-14 Physiology 171 Student Equity and Achievement Program W 13 Policy on Academic Dishonesty 205-207 Wheelchair Accessibility 217 Student Fees 9-13 Political Science 52, 90, 171 When to Apply for Financial Aid 222 Student Grade Grievance Procedures 204 Prerequisites 16 Withdrawing From A Class 191 Student Learning Outcomes 21 Probation 200-201 Writing Center 212 Student Records 189 Program Mapper 18 Workforce Training Program 218 Property Management 62 Student Representation Fee 234 Psychological Services 231-232 Student Success and Support Program

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