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PORTERVILLE COLLEGE 100 East College Avenue Porterville, CA 93257

www.portervillecollege.edu 559-791-2200

Kern Community College District

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PORTERVILLE COLLEGE 2015-16 Catalog If this material is needed in alternate format for people with disabilities, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services at 791-2215. Disclaimer Porterville College reserves the right to modify its programs, tuition and fees, admission and graduation requirements, schedules and other policies, procedures and regulations stated in this catalog without notice. Addenda may be found on the college website (www.portervillecollege.edu/academics/catalog). TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s message:...... 8 Kern Community College District...... 8

About the College...... 8 History ...... 9

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE Location ...... 9 Mission Statement...... 9 Values...... 9 Philosophy...... 9 Facilities 9 Porterville College Foundation...... 9 Foundation Mission Statement:...... 10 Accreditation...... 10 Student Right-to-Know...... 10 Academic Calendar...... 10 Fall Semester 2015 (August 22 - December 12)...... 10 Spring Semester 2016 (January 16 - May 13) ...... 10 Summer Intersession...... 11 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement...... 11 Unlawful Discrimination...... 11 Declaración De Igualdad de Oportundad...... 11 Discriminación Ilegal...... 11 Students with Disabilities...... 12 Estudiants Incapacitados...... 12 Habilidades en el lenguaje...... 12 Policy Concerning Sexual Harassment...... 12 Policy 11D2A...... 12 Sexual harassment is defined as:...... 12 Procedures...... 13 Acoso Sexual...... 13 Póliza 11D2A...... 13 La presión o acoso sexual se define así:...... 13 Procedimientos...... 13

Admission and Registration...... 15 Getting Started at Porterville College...... 16 Academic Eligibility...... 16 Special Status Admission...... 16 Residency Determination...... 16 International Students...... 16 Admissions Form...... 16 Changing Identification Number...... 16 Changing Directory Information...... 16 Passwords...... 17 Student Success...... 17 What is Student Success?...... 17 Assessment...... 17 Assessment Policy for Students with Disabilities...... 17 Policy for Students Whose Native Language is not English...... 17 Exemptions...... 17 Student Educational Plans (SEP)...... 17 Registering for Classes...... 17 Course Admission Policy...... 17

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Prerequisites...... 18 Important Definitions...... 18 Procedures for Prerequisite Challenge...... 18 Location of Prerequisite Challenge Petitions ...... 18 Recommended Skill Levels...... 18 Priority Registration...... 18

Priority Registration Appointments...... 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS Registering by Web...... 18 Waitlist 19 Maximum Study Load...... 19 INFORMATION Minimum Study Load...... 19 Classification of Students...... 19 Repeating a Course...... 19 Auditing a Course...... 19 Remedial Coursework Limitation...... 20 Holds that Prevent Registration...... 20 Financial Holds...... 20 Academic Standing...... 20 Probation...... 20 Academic/ Progress Probation 1...... 20 Academic/ Progress Probation 2...... 20 Continued Probation...... 20 Removal From Probation...... 20 Disqualified Students...... 20 Readmitted Students...... 20 Learning Communities ...... 21 Evening and Weekend Program ...... 21 College Fees, Tuition, and Fee Refunds...... 21 Community College Enrollment Fees...... 21 Non-Resident Tuition Fee...... 21 California Nonresident Tuition Exemption For Eligible California High School Graduates...... 21 Requirements:...... 21 Procedures For Requesting This Exemption From Nonresident Tuition...... 21 Student Health Fee...... 21 Health Fee Exemption Procedures...... 21 Student Center Fee...... 21 Course Audit Fee...... 22 Parking Fees...... 22 Books...... 22 Enrollment and Tuition Refunds...... 22 Student Health Fee Refund...... 22 Attendance Policies...... 22 Class Attendance...... 22 First-Day Drop Policy...... 22 Distance Education Attendance and Non-Participation Policy...... 22 Withdrawing From Classes...... 23 Class Non-Participation Process ...... 23 College Transcripts ...... 23 Verification of Enrollment...... 23 Student’s Schedule of Classes...... 23

Student Services...... 25 Advising and Counseling...... 26 Anthropology Library...... 26 Art Gallery...... 26 Athletics 559-791-2460...... 26 CalWORKs Program ...... 26 CHAP 26 Child Care Services ...... 26 Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)...... 26 Cost of Attendance...... 26 Disability Resource Center...... 27 Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)...... 27 Financial Aid ...... 27 Federal and State Financial Aid...... 27 What type of financial aid is available?...... 27

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How do you apply for federal student aid?...... 28 Board of Govenors Waiver (BOGW)...... 28 Cal Grant...... 28 Food Services (Treasure Café)...... 28 Learning Center...... 28 Job, Entrepreneur, and Career (JEC) Center...... 28 Library, Resources and Services...... 28 Math Mentors...... 28 Music ...... 29 Scholarships...... 29 Student Activities...... 29 Student Clubs...... 29 Student Conduct...... 29 Textbooks/Supplies...... 29 Transfer Services...... 29 Veteran’s Education...... 30 Tutorial Services...... 30 Wellness Center / Nurse...... 30 Writing Mentors...... 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE

Academic Information and Standards...... 31 Academic Advising...... 32 Academic Credit...... 32 Academic Freedom...... 32 Academic Honesty...... 32 Academic Renewal...... 32 Catalog Rights/Continuous Enrollment...... 32 Confidentiality of Student Records...... 32 Controlled Substances...... 33 Credits Allowed from Other Institutions...... 33 Dismissal from Classes...... 33 Faculty Office Hours...... 33 Grades and Credits...... 34 Grading System...... 34 AU-Audit...... 34 Pass/No Pass...... 34 I-Incomplete...... 34 W-Withdrawn...... 34 IP - In Progress...... 34 RD-Report Delayed...... 35 Grade Reports...... 35 Grade Changes...... 35 Class Non-Participation Process ...... 35 Non-Traditional College Credit...... 35 1. Advanced Placement Program...... 35 2. Credit by Examination...... 35 3. College Level Examination Program (CLEP)...... 35 Military Credit...... 36 Plagiarism and Cheating ...... 36 Definition of Plagiarism...... 36 Definition of Cheating...... 36 Scholastic Recognition...... 36 Student Complaint Procedure...... 36 Traffic and Parking Regulations...... 37 General Regulations...... 37 Parking Zones...... 38 Security Department...... 38 2+2 Articulation Programs...... 38 Articulation...... 38 Articulation Agreement...... 38 AP (Advanced Placement) test scores...... 39

Graduation and General Education...... 41 Certificates and Degrees Offered at Porterville College...... 42 Associate Degrees for Transfer...... 42 Applying for Graduation...... 42

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Commencement Ceremony...... 42 Philosophy of General Education for the Associate Degree...... 42 Graduation Requirements...... 43 Requirements for the Associate in Arts (AA) and the Associate in Science (AS) Degrees...... 43 Major Requirements...... 43 General Education Patterns...... 43

Additional Campus Graduation Requirements ...... 43 TABLE OF CONTENTS Requirements for the Associate in Arts for transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for transfer (AS-T) Degrees...... 43 Dual Degrees/Majors: ...... 43 General Education Checklist- A.A./A.S...... 44 INFORMATION Testing Programs...... 45 Pass Along Certification...... 45 Transfer Information...... 46 Transfer to the California State University...... 46 Transfer to University of California...... 46 Transfer To Private College Or University...... 46 ASSIST 46 CSU General Education Breadth Requirements...... 47

Programs, Certificates and DEgrees...... 54 Programs of Study...... 55 Associate Degrees ...... 56 Administration of Justice - Associate in Science for Transfer...... 56 Agriculture: Production - Associate in Arts...... 56 Biological and Physical Science - Associate in Arts...... 57 Biological and Physical Science - Associate in Science ...... 57 Business - Associate in Arts...... 57 Business Administration - Associate in Science for Transfer...... 58 Child Development - Associate in Arts...... 59 Art: Commercial - Associate in Arts...... 59 Communication Studies - Associate in Arts for Transfer...... 59 English - Associate in Arts...... 60 English - Associate in Arts for Transfer...... 60 History - Associate in Arts for Transfer...... 61 Information Systems - Associate in Arts...... 62 Liberal Arts - Associate in Arts...... 62 LVN to ADN - Associate in Science...... 64 Mathematics - Associate in Science for Transfer ...... 65 Nursing - Associate in Science ...... 65 Philosophy - Associate in Arts for Transfer ...... 66 Political Science - Associate in Arts for Transfer ...... 67 Social Science - Associate in Arts...... 68 Studio Art - Associate in Arts for Transfer ...... 68 Certificates Of Achievement...... 70 Administration of Justice...... 70 Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate...... 70 Child Development Teacher Permit...... 71 Communication Studies ...... 71 Entrepreneurship ...... 72 Fire Technology Structural Fire Fighter ...... 72 Human Services...... 72 Industrial Maintenance ...... 73 Information Systems...... 74 Power Technician Utility Worker ...... 74 Psychiatric Technology ...... 74 Vocational Nurse...... 75 Job Skills Certificate...... 76 EMT-Basic...... 76 Industrial Technology...... 77 Solar Sales...... 77 Wildland Firefighter...... 77

Course Descriptions...... 79 General Course Information...... 80 Course Numbering System...... 80 Course Prefix Listing...... 80

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Course Level...... 81 Course Description...... 81 Course Identification Number C-ID...... 81

Glossary ...... 127 Glossary of Terms...... 128

Administration, Faculty and Staff...... 131 Confidential/Classified Management Personnel...... 132 Faculty/Administration...... 132 Classified Personnel...... 134

Directory ...... 135 Telephone Directory...... 135

Index ...... 137 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE

6 ABOUT THE COLLEGE ABOUT THE COLLEGE INFORMATION

About the College

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PORTERVILLE COLLEGE

President’s message: transfer and career education at the undergraduate level; training and services for updating skills in the On behalf of the faculty, existing workforce; and basic skills courses intended staff and administrators, to better prepare students for a college level education. please allow me to welcome In addition, we offer various athletic programs and you to Porterville College. student clubs in order to provide students with a Our mission is to provide well-rounded college experience. Our academic and quality academic programs, vocational curriculum is developed and updated in a comprehensive support timely manner in order to meet the needs of the students services with students as and the community. our focus. Since opening in 1927, we have been providing Porterville College is located in Tulare County and is opportunities for educational advancement to those part of the Kern Community College District which living in Tulare County and the surrounding areas. includes Bakersfield and Cerro Coso Colleges.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE Porterville College has a rich history, and a current For many, Porterville College has made a difference – reputation of providing affordable, quality higher it can also make a difference in your life. Porterville education and applicable training opportunities for College is the place to both begin and accomplish your area citizens. goals. Whether you want to start a new career, better prepare Best wishes, for college, or transfer to a four-year university, all of the information you need to know about attending Rosa Flores Carlson, Ed. D. President Porterville College is contained within this catalog. Porterville College is proud of the highly qualified Porterville College faculty, staff and administrators whose passion and dedication is to focus on providing you with a positive 100 East College Ave learning environment to meet your educational needs. Porterville, California 93257 All instructional programs have goals and are focused on two things: student learning outcomes and student success and retention. Currently, Porterville College participates in several partnerships that provide up-to-date and applicable education and training to employees and students with local business, industry and other educational entities. These partnerships include: the City of Porterville, the Porterville Chamber, Porterville Unified School District, Tulare County Office of Education, California State University of Fresno, California State University PORTERVILLE of Bakersfield, Sierra View District Hospital, Porterville COLLEGE Developmental Center, among others. Porterville College is prepared to change and adapt based on the training needs of the community. As a comprehensive community college, we provide general,

Kern Community College District Chancellor, Sandra Serrano Board of Trustees President, Dennis L. Beebe Vice President, Kay Meek Clerk, Mark Storch John S. Corkins Romeo Agbalog Kyle Carter Richard Wright

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History • Collaboration – working together to encourage input and dialogue in a collegial and cooperative manner. Porterville College was established in 1927 as a part of the Porterville Union High School and College District and has • Respect – treating each other with respect, trust, and been a unit of the Kern Community College District since dignity. July 1, 1967. • Innovation – nurturing and supporting exploration of

new ideas, programs, and services to enhance our service ABOUT THE COLLEGE to the community.

Location • Accountability – continuously assessing where we are as INFORMATION Porterville College is located at 100 East College Avenue, a College and to assume responsibility for all that we do. Porterville, California, at the base of the scenic High Sierra • Participation – fostering and encouraging the involvement Mountain Range in southeastern Tulare County. The of staff and students in campus activities and the various population of the Porterville urban area is approximately aspects of the College decision-making process. 54,000 persons and that of the surrounding service area is 90,000 persons. Porterville is the gateway to a vast mountain wonderland and recreational area. It is within three hours Philosophy commuting time to the seashores of the Pacific or to the In support of our mission and values, Porterville College metropolitan Los Angeles area. will base its decisions and actions upon the following beliefs: Porterville College is the northernmost college in the Kern • All students at Porterville College will be treated with Community College District, which serves an area of some respect and dignity regardless of who they are or the 24,000 square miles in all or portions of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, goals they have established for themselves. and San Bernardino Counties. Other colleges in the district • The College staff will provide the best service possible are Bakersfield College in Bakersfield and Cerro Coso to its students in order for them to meet their individual Community College in Ridgecrest. academic or vocational goals. • The College will encourage innovation, creativity, and Mission Statement new ideas and will support professional development opportunities for its staff. With students as our focus, Porterville College provides • As an integral part of the community, the College will our local and diverse communities an excellent educational interact with and be responsive to local business and experience that fosters intellectual curiosity and growth, industry. As an integral part of the Kern Community lifelong learning, and prepares our students for personal College District, the College will participate in and be and academic success. actively involved with all district-wide committees and In support of our values and philosophy, Porterville College governance structures. will: • Provide quality academic programs to all students Facilities who are capable of benefiting from community college instruction. The campus is located on approximately 60 acres and includes • Provide comprehensive support services to help students facilities for business, liberal arts, applied sciences, science, achieve their personal, vocational and academic potential. mathematics, communications, theater, library and learning resource center, trade and industry, child development • Prepare students for transfer and success at four-year center, fine arts, health, stadium and track, gymnasium, institutions. fitness center, tennis courts, baseball and softball diamonds, • Provide courses and training to prepare students for horticulture complex, and ample parking. employment or to enhance skills within their current careers. • Provide developmental education to students who need Porterville College Foundation to enhance their knowledge and understanding of basic skills. The Porterville College Foundation is an incorporated non- profit organization which provides community support • Recognize student achievement through awarding for Porterville College. Persons wishing to donate to degrees, certificates, grants, and scholarships. special projects or receive additional information about the Foundation should contact the Foundation Office at (559) Values 791-2319, or see our web page (www.portervillecollege.edu/ about-pc/porterville-college-foundation). Porterville College’s core values define the character of the institution and are active ingredients in all that the College Gifts and bequests may be designated for specific projects, does. Through our commitment to these values the College presented in honor or memory of an individual, or designated can better serve and be more responsive to its students, staff, as unrestricted gifts and bequests which can be used where and community: the need is greatest. 9 ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Foundation Mission Statement: Academic Calendar The Porterville College Foundation will support Porterville College in developing activities, programs and facilities Fall Semester 2015 (August 22 - December 12) to the best interest of students; will actively solicit gifts, August 22 Fall Instruction Begins bequests and other income; and will demonstrate prudent September 4 Last Day for a Refund for Semester- fiduciary responsibility in the administration of those funds. Length Classes* September 6 Last Day to Add a Semester-Length Class Accreditation with Approved Add Form. Porterville College is accredited by the Western Association September 7 Labor Day Holiday - Campus closed of Schools and Colleges and is fully approved by the Board of September 8 Last Day to Drop from a Semester-Length Governors, California Community Colleges and other state class and not have it appear on the tran- and federal agencies. The University of California, California script.. State Universities and other universities and colleges grant October 30 Last day to withdraw from a Semester- credit to lower division transfer courses completed at Length class and Receive a “W”* Porterville College. ABOUT THE COLLEGE November 11 Veterans’ Day Holiday- Campus closed November 12 Priority registration begins for spring Student Right-to-Know 2015 for continuing students In compliance with the federal Student Right-to-Know November 26-27 Thanksgiving Holidays- Campus closed (SRTK) Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542), it is the policy of Deember 2 Open registration begins for spring 2015 Porterville College (PC) to publish its student completion and for returning and new students transfer rates. These rates are based on a limited cohort (or group) of students which are tracked for a three-year period. December 7-12 Final Exams for fall The cohort is limited because it includes only students who December 13 End of fall semester entered PC in the fall term as first-time, full-time students December 14-Jan 15 Winter recess seeking a degree, certificate or transfer. Students included in the 2010 SRTK Cohort were tracked from Fall 2010 through Spring 2013 to determine their academic outcomes during Spring Semester 2016 (January 16 - May 13) the time period. January 16 Spring Instruction Begins A student is included in the Completion Rate if they attained January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday-Campus a certificate or degree or became ‘transfer prepared’ within closed the three-year period. Transfer-prepared is defined as having January 29 Last day for a Refund for Semester- completed 60 transferable units with a GPA of 2.0 or better. Length Classes* A student is included in the Transfer Rate if, within the January 31 Last Day to Add a Semester-Length class three-year tracking period, they transferred to another with Approved Add Form. postsecondary institution prior to receiving a certificate or January 31 Last Day to Drop from a Semester-Length degree or becoming ‘transfer-prepared’. Class without receiving a W* The table below compares Porterville College’s Completion Deadline for changing pass/no pass or and Transfer Rates to the statewide community college letter grade option. average. February 12 Lincoln Day Holiday- Campus closed 2010 SRTK Completion Rate Transfer Rate February 15 Washington Day Holiday- Campus Cohort closed Statewide 26.3% 13.6% April 1 Last day to withdraw from a Semester- Length class and Receive a “W”* Porterville 19.5% 10.2% College March 21-April 25 Spring Recess May 9-13 Final Exams for spring These rates do not represent the completion and transfer rates of the entire student population at Porterville College May 13 Commencement nor do they account for student outcomes occurring after May 13 End of spring semester the three-year tracking period. For further information May 25 Memorial Day Holiday- Campus closed on SRTK methodology, interpretation and rates at other community colleges, you can visit the California *In courses other than semester length, the Office of Community College Chancellor’s Office web site at Admissions and Records or the instructor should be http://srtk.cccco.edu/index.asp. consulted regarding drop, withdrawal and refund deadlines. 10 ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Summer Intersession (KCCD Board Policy Section 11-D) may be directed to the following office: The college typically offers a summer intersession between the spring and fall semesters. The program also enables Vice-Chancellor Human Resources recent high school graduates to begin their college work early. It also allows college and university undergraduates Kern Community College District to continue their college education. The summer intersession 2100 Chester Avenue ABOUT THE COLLEGE allows Porterville College students to accelerate completion Bakersfield, CA 93301 of their college credentials. The program typically includes (661) 336-5140 INFORMATION regular credit classes and a few non-credit classes and fee courses. Declaración De Igualdad de Oportundad Further information may be obtained by calling the Office of Admissions and Records at (559) 791-2220. De acuerdo con los requisitos del Acta de los Derechos Civiles, el Colegio de Porterville provee servicios y beneficios a todos los estudiantes sin importar la raza, el color, la Equal Employment Opportunity Statement nacionalidad, el origen, el abolengo, el género, la edad, la religión, el estado civil, las condiciones médicas, o las In accordance with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act, discapacidades. La falta de capacidad para hablar inglés no Porterville College provides services and benefits to students será un obstáculo para la admisión y la participación en los regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, programas educativos vocacionales. (Título VI y VII del Acta age, religion, marital status, medical condition or disability. de los Derechos Civiles de 1974; Título IX de las Enmiendas The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to de Educación de 1972; las modificaciones a las Secciones 503 administration and participation in vocational education y 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973). programs. (Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Toda persona tiene el derecho de solicitar la admisión and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as y de completar un programa educativo en el Colegio de amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.) Porterville. No se tolerará ninguna interferencia con el acceso All persons have the right to seek admission to and complete y el término exitoso de su educación a ninguna persona o an educational program at Porterville College. Interference estudiante por medio de conducta ilegal discriminatoria. with students’ access and successful completion of their El colegio iniciará acción disciplinaria contra las personas education by any person through unlawful discriminatory que sean descubiertas interfiriendo con la educación de los conduct will not be tolerated. The college will initiate estudiantes por medio de cualquier tipo de intimidación disciplinary action against persons found to have interfered ilegal o inmoral. with a students’ education through any means of illegal or immoral intimidation. Discriminación Ilegal Kern Community College District will afford reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to enable Presuntas quejas de discriminación ilegal pueden ser qualified individuals to perform essential job functions. presentadas dentro del término de un año de ocurrida la Students with disabilities will be accommodated to ensure presunta discriminación. Para obtener los formularios de accessibility and full participation in educational programs. reclamos o información adicional, usted puede ponerse en To request reasonable accommodations, applicants and contacto con el siguiente gerente: employees should contact the Human Resources Manager at (559) 791-2457. Students should contact Disability Resource Human Resources Manager Center (DRC) at (559) 791-2215. 100 E College Ave Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 791-2215 Unlawful Discrimination Para preguntas adicionales referente a las leyes de acción A complaint of alleged unlawful discrimination may be filed afirmativa e igualdad de oportunidad, ya sean a nivel within one year of the alleged discrimination. For complaint federal, estatal o local, y a las pólizas del consejo de forms or additional information, contact one of the following: gobierno del Colegio de Porterville o del Distrito Escolar de Human Resources Manager la Comunidad de Kern, puede ponerse en contacto con la siguiente oficina: 100 E College Ave Porterville, CA 93257 Vice-Chancellor, Human Resources (559) 791-2215 Kern Community College District Additional inquiries pertaining to federal, state, and local 2100 Chester Avenue equal opportunity laws, and the governing board policies Bakersfield, CA 93301 of Porterville College or Kern Community College District (661) 336-5140 11 ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Students with Disabilities NOTE: Porterville College students will be made aware that a subsequent educational institution may not recognize a It is the intent of Porterville College that all of its graduates substitution or waiver granted by Porterville College. demonstrate mastery of the competencies required by Title V of the California Code of Regulations and successfully complete all of the specific courses required for graduation. Estudiants Incapacitados Porterville College recognizes that a disability may prevent a student from demonstrating required competencies in math, El Colegio de Porterville no discrimina por base de reading and/or writing, or from successfully completing all discapacidad y está en concordancia con la sección 504 de of the specific course requirements necessary for graduation la Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, como enmendada, y las in the same manner as would a student without a disability. regulaciones adoptadas bajo esta enmienda. Específicamente, The college also recognizes the need to accommodate a el colegio de Porterville no discrimina en la admisión o el student with a documented disability to the greatest extent acceso a sus programas y actividades. El Coordinador de possible without compromising either the student’s chosen Discapacidad 504, el señor Steve Schultz, ha sido designado course of study or the integrity of any student’s degree. The para coordinar los esfuerzos del Colegio de Porterville college further recognizes that most disabilities that might para estar en cumplimiento con el Acta y sus regulaciones. preclude a student from this “same manner” demonstration Además, el colegio también funciona según las regulaciones ABOUT THE COLLEGE of competency or from successfully completing a course can de la ley titulada Acta de Americanos con Discapacidades be overcome by providing a combination of appropriate (ADA) de 1993, la cual requiere acceso completo a edificios, accommodations. programas, servicios y actividades del colegio. Para Therefore, for most students with documented disabilities, preguntas relacionadas a esta ley, pueden comunicarse al the primary method would be an attempt to complete the (559) 791-2218. course utilizing recommended accommodations such as tutorial, auxiliary aids, and/or test accommodations. For some students, such accommodations will still be insufficient Habilidades en el lenguaje to enable him/her to successfully complete the course. For La falta de habilidades en el idioma del inglés no será un these students, a second method of accommodation would impedimento para ser admitido y para participar en los involve a course substitution. Only in the most extreme cases programas vocacionales educativos. would a third alternative, a course waiver, be considered. The Petitions Committee, only under the conditions described below, would individually consider the second and/or third Policy Concerning Sexual Harassment approach. A course substitution is permissible only if the course Policy 11D2A in question is peripheral to the student’s course of study The Board of Trustees of the Kern Community College and the student has no reasonable chance of successfully District and Porterville College will not tolerate any behavior completing the course even with all of the recommended which constitutes sexual harassment of staff or students. It accommodations. A waiver will be considered only when is the policy of the Kern Community College District and there is evidence that the student has met the above Porterville College that members of the college community, requirement for substitution, and there are no viable including visitors, guests and contractors, may not sexually alternatives. (“Academic requirements that the district can harass another person employed or contracted to do business demonstrate are essential to the program of instruction by or on District property. being pursued by the student, or directly related to licensing requirements, will be regarded as discriminatory.” – 34 C.F.R. 104.44(a)) Sexual harassment is defined as: If a student with a disability has determined that the Unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; recommended accommodations are insufficient to enable and/or physical conduct or oral/written communication of him/her to successfully complete the course, or if the student an intimidating, hostile, or offensive sexual nature where: can show that his/her disability is of such magnitude that Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or any attempt at completing the course would be futile, that implicitly; a term or condition of employment or a student’s student may submit a petition to the chair of the Petitions status in a course, program or activity; Committee, who will arrange for a meeting with the Petitions Committee to determine whether a course substitution or, Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis in the last resort, a course waiver is appropriate. for employment decisions or as a basis for academic or other decisions affecting a student; or The Petitions Committee shall be comprised of the Porterville College Registrar, Director of DRC, and a Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially faculty representative from the respective division. The interfering with an employee’s work performance or a committee shall recommend the proper course of action to student’s educational experience, or creates an intimidating, the appropriate administrator for approval. hostile or offensive working or academic environment. 12 ABOUT THE COLLEGE

The Kern Community College District and Porterville Procedimientos College is committed to maintaining a working and Acusaciones de acoso sexual pueden ser reportados por educational environment free of sexual harassment. dicha persona que fue sometida a tal presión o acoso, o An employee or student may be subject to disciplinary action también pueden ser reportadas por algún testigo. for violation of this policy. Las investigaciones de dichas presiones o acosos sexuales ABOUT THE COLLEGE serán investigadas de acuerdo al Procedimiento 11D4A de Procedures la Mesa Directiva del Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios de INFORMATION An allegation of sexual harassment may be reported by the Kern. individual who is the subject of the alleged harassment or Cualquier estudiante que crea que ha sido presionado/a o by a witness. acosado/a sexualmente debe notificar a cualquiera de los An investigation into any charge of sexual harassment shall siguientes oficiales: un instructor, consejero, jefe o encargado be investigated according to Procedure 11D4A of the Kern de Departamento o División, decano, vice-presidente o Community College District Board Policy. coordinador del Título IX. Any student who feels that he or she is being harassed is urged to notify any of the following responsible officers: Instructor, Counselor, Department/Division Chair, Dean, Vice President, or Title IX Coordinator.

Acoso Sexual

Póliza 11D2A El Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios de Kern y el Colegio de Porterville no tolerarán ningún comportamiento que constituya presión o acoso sexual contra sus empleados o contra los estudiantes. Es la póliza del distrito y del colegio que los miembros de la comunidad colegial, incluyendo visitantes, clientes, y contratistas no puedan molestar o presionar a ninguna persona empleada o contratada por el Distrito, y en los inmuebles del Distrito.

La presión o acoso sexual se define así: Los avances sexuales inoportunos; el pedir favores sexuales; yo la conducta verbal, física, o escrita de naturaleza sexual que se intimidatoria, hostil u ofensiva tal y como: La sumisión a tal conducta que sea hecha de manera explícita o implícita; el término o condición de empleo o el estatus de un estudiante en un curso, programa o actividad. La sumisión o el rechazo a tal conducta que sea usada como la base de empleo o la base académica, o para otras decisiones que afecten a un estudiante; o Si tal conducta tiene el propósito o el efecto de intervenir sustancialmente con la función del empleado a realizar su trabajo, o de un estudiante en su función académica, o que crea un ambiente hostil, ofensivo e intimidatorio en el ámbito laboral y académico. El Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios de Kern y el Colegio de Porterville se comprometen a mantener un ambiente laboral y académico libre de esta presión o acoso sexual. Dichos empleados o estudiantes serán sujetos a acciones disciplinarias a la violación de esta póliza.

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Admission and Registration

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GETTING STARTED AT PORTERVILLE f. The residence of the parent with whom an COLLEGE unmarried minor child maintains his/her place of abode is the residence of the unmarried minor child. When the minor lives with neither parent, Academic Eligibility his/her residence is that of the parent with whom he/she maintained his/her last place of A high school graduate, or anyone who has a Certificate of abode, provided the minor may establish his/her Proficiency or a General Education Development (GED) may residence when both parents are deceased and a be admitted to Porterville College. legal guardian has not been appointed. Any person 18 years of age or older who is not a high school g. The residence of an unmarried minor who has a graduate may be admitted if his/her previous training parent living cannot be changed by his/her own or experience indicates that he/she will benefit from the act, by the appointment of a legal guardian, or offerings of the college. Such students must have the approval by relinquishment of a parent’s right of control, of the Director of Admissions & Records. unless the student qualifies for the self-supporting exception. In general, a resident has citizenship or permanent resident Special Status Admission status in the United States and has established residence in In accordance with California Education Code regulations, California for at least one year immediately preceding the

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION ADMISSION K-12 students may enroll as special part-time students on a residency determination date (the day before the first day of seats-available basis. Enrollment must be recommended by classes). If you do not have citizenship or permanent resident the school principal, with parental consent and approval by status in the United States, or have questions regarding your the college Director of Admissions & Records. Units earned status, please contact the Office of Admissions and Records. may be used for high school or college credit or for both. Students enrolled under this status are exempt from paying enrollment fees. International Students Students from countries outside of the United States Residency Determination are eligible to attend Porterville College if they have the equivalent of U.S. high school diploma, a TOEFL score of A ‘resident’ is a student who has residence in the state of 450 or higher on a paper-based exam or 133 or higher on a California for more than one year immediately preceding computer based exam, and sufficient financial resources to the residence determination date which is the day before pay all expenses. the first day of classes. The resident of any California Community College district may attend a community college in any other district in this Admissions Form state, subject to generally applicable admission criteria, and An admissions form may be completed on the college web subject to any restrictions set forth in a notice of restriction page at www.portervillecollege.edu. It must be filed prior to issued by a district. registration. The application should include the prospective In order to determine a person’s place of residence, reference student’s social security number. The Social Security number is made to the following statutory rules: will not appear on class roll sheets. 1. Every person has, in law, a residence. 2. Any person who is married or is 18 years of age or older Changing Identification Number and under no legal disability to do so, may establish residence. All students are assigned an identification number when a 3. In determining the place of residence the following completed admissions form is submitted online. Students rules are to be observed: may use the assigned numbers or their Social Security a. There can be but one place of residence. numbers to access their academic records. b. A residence is the place where one remains when not called elsewhere for labor or other special or temporary purpose, and to which he/she returns Changing Directory Information in seasons of repose. Students may change their name by bringing their social c. A residence cannot be lost until another is gained. security card or legal documentation from court to the d. The residence can be changed only by the union Office of Admissions and Records. They may change their of act and intent. address or telephone number on the web at https://www. e. A man or a woman may establish his or her portervillecollege.edu/admissions/admissions-records. To residence. A woman’s residence shall not be do that they must login to “InsidePC”, click Student tab, derivative from that of her husband. Banner Self Service, Personal Information. 16 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

Passwords In compliance with federal and state laws, Porterville College assures each student an equal opportunity to demonstrate When prospective students complete their admission forms online, they will be asked to create a password. The number competency or knowledge in a subject area at each point ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION must be 8-20 characters long, containing letters and numbers. in the educational process. Students with disabilities are Students should select combinations that they will be able to expected to demonstrate the same competency or knowledge remember but that other people would be unable to know. as other students. The first time that students login to register they will be Accommodations are made on an individual basis in the asked to select a password hint question from a drop down method or format of examination. Such accommodations INFORMATION menu. They fill in the answer to the question that they select may include, but are not limited to, an extension of time, the with a one or two word answer. Then, when students forget use of a computer, and, where appropriate to the disability, their passwords, they can click the “Forgot Password” an alternative mode of media. These tests take place in the button, and if they enter the correct response, they will be Disability Resource Center. given a screen on which to enter a new password. Policy for Students Whose Native Language is not Student Success English Persons whose primary language is not English are What is Student Success? encouraged to take the English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment. Every student should have an educational goal, a reason for going to college. Student Success is the process that allows the college and the student to form a partnership which Exemptions helps attain that goal. The college asks students to commit Only students who have completed an Associate Degree or themselves to an educational objective and the college higher may be exempted from orientation, assessment and commits to fostering student success. To ensure the success counseling; however, an exempt student wishing to enroll in of the partnership: a course that has a test score prerequisite must participate in The college agrees to provide: the college’s assessment of English, reading, and math skills. • An admission process A student may also decline to participate in the Student • An assessment of basic educational skills and career goals Success process, but this relinquishes the right to participate • Counseling/advising for the development of an individual in priority registration and they may not be able to enroll in education plan courses that have prerequisite requirements. Information is • Quality instruction available in the Office of Admissions and Records and the Counseling Center. • A wide variety of courses • Referral to support services as necessary Students have the right to challenge or appeal any allegation • Follow up on student academic progress of violation of Student Success regulations.

Students are expected to: Student Educational Plans (SEP) • Attend an orientation session • Complete assessment In order for continuing students to receive an early (priority) registration date, they are required to complete a student • Declare a specific educational objective or career pathway educational plan with a counselor that identifies their after completing 15 units of course work educational goals and those courses needed to complete a • Attend classes regularly, complete assigned course work degree or certificate. Students may revise their plan at any and seek out counseling services as necessary time. • Complete courses and maintain progress toward an educational goal as identified in the individual student education plan Registering for Classes • Seek out support services as needed Course Admission Policy Assessment The policy of the college is that, unless specifically exempted Academic skills assessment is designed to determine by statute or regulation, every course, course section, or class students’ entry level skills in reading, writing and math. reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the college, shall be fully open to enrollment and Assessment Policy for Students with Disabilities participation by any person who has been admitted to the Persons with disabilities who might require testing college and, when applicable, a relevant program, and who accommodations should contact Disability Resource Center. meets established prerequisites. 17 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

Prerequisites Priority Registration Many courses offered by the college require the completion Be sure you complete Student Success requirements to receive of prerequisite courses taken at Porterville College or their a priority registration date! What do you do? Complete an equivalent at another accredited institution. Students assessment test, attended orientation, see a counselor for are advised to consult the course descriptions found in classes and make an appointment with a counselor for a the current college catalog or semester schedule for the Student Education Plan (SEP). identification of the prerequisites for a course. Stop by Student Services in room AC-126, or call 559-791-2329 for more information and appointments. Prerequisites are approved through the Porterville College Curriculum Committee. They may be revised or adjusted Check your Student Success status by signing into Inside during the school year. For specific information, contact the PC and select Registration and then selecting “Registration Vice President of Academic Affairs, Room AC-111. Status”.

Important Definitions Priority Registration Appointments • If you should see the words prerequisite, co-requisite or The California Community Colleges Board of Governors recommendation in the catalog, it is important for you to approved system-wide enrollment priorities that will understand the definition of these terms. provide priority to students who make progress toward • Prerequisite means a condition of enrollment which their educational goals. Porterville College as part of this ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION ADMISSION a student is required to meet in order to demonstrate concerted effort to improve student success recognizes current readiness for enrollment in a course or educational that students who complete all Student Success steps of program. orientation, assessment, counseling/advising and student • Co-requisite means a condition of enrollment consisting educational plans are more likely of obtaining their academic of a course which a student is required to simultaneously goals. take in order to enroll in another course. • Recommendation means a condition of enrollment which The policy is designed to ensure classes are available for a student is advised, but not required, to meet before or students seeking job training, degree attainment or transfer in conjunction with enrollment in a course or educational to a four-year college and to allow priority to students program. who are making progress toward their educational goals. These students will obtain special priority registration Procedures for Prerequisite Challenge appointments in order to insure they can successfully obtain their academic goals. Students who have attempted less than Students may petition to challenge prerequisites based upon 100 units will be allowed to register earlier than those with the following criteria: over 100 units attempted (excluding units in Basic English, • The prerequisite has not been made reasonably available. Basic math or English as a Second Language). • The prerequisite was established in violation of regulation For their first semester of registration students who receive or in violation of the district-approved processes (student earlier appointments will have completed orientation, documentation required). assessment and counseling/advising. In the succeeding semester students will also be required to have completed • The prerequisite was discriminatory or applied in a their Student Educational Plan. The order of appointment discriminatory manner (student documentation required). assignments is as follows: • The prerequisite has been met based upon the student’s knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite • Foster Youths, Veterans, DSPS, EOPS and CalWorks not meeting the prerequisite (student documentation • Dean’s List, President’s Scholar, Re-entry Scholar, Student required). Ambassadors and Athletes • Matriculated continuing students with 45-68 units, Location of Prerequisite Challenge Petitions followed by all other matriculated continuing students • New students with 3 matriculation components Prerequisite Challenge Petitions are available in the • Continuing students who have degrees Counseling Office, AC-126; or Learning Center. Students who have not completed all four Student Success components or steps will be assigned appointments during Recommended Skill Levels the first few days of open registration based on the date of For most courses listed in the catalog, recommended basic admissions/update forms completion. skill levels have been assigned in reading and writing and, where applicable, in mathematics. Students are advised that they should have at least these skill levels for academic Registering by Web success. Specific course skill levels are available in the All course registration takes place on Porterville College’s Counseling Office, AC-126. web registration system. Instructions for the use of this 18 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION system can be found on the Porterville College website at a higher cannot be counted). Student athletes must www.portervillecollege.edu under Admissions and Records. maintain a “C” average (2.0 grade point average) or higher.

Students must be officially registered or on the official ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION waitlist before attending classes. Registration dates are 5. Eligibility to participate in student government as an indicated in the “About the College” section of this catalog office holder: 6 units. and on the Porterville College website. Classification of Students INFORMATION Waitlist A freshman student is one who has earned less than 30 The electronic waitlist feature replaces instructor-signed credits. A sophomore student is one who has earned 30 add slips and allows students from an established waitlist or more credits of college work. A full-time student is one to be moved into a class when seats are available. It is a true enrolled in 12 or more credits. A part-time student is one first-come, first-serve system. Students trying to register for enrolled in less than 12 credits and at least six credits. The classes that are closed will be able to select waitlist. During general definition of a full-time student during the summer the weeks prior to the start of classes, when vacancies occur intersession is six units; however, this definition may not be in classes, the first student(s) on the waitlist will be moved applicable to all programs to which you may be applying. The into the class. Students who are on a waitlist should check veteran’s program requires four units during the summer their registration regularly on the web. They will have ten (10) intersession. days to pay for the class once they have moved into registered status. Students will not be charged the enrollment fees for waitlist classes until they are actually enrolled in the class. Repeating a Course Certain Porterville College courses are identified in the Students should use the waitlist to ensure themselves a course description sections of the catalog as repeatable, with chance of getting into the classes they want. the number of times they may be repeated indicated. Students on waitlists still must attend the first meeting of Other courses may be repeated once for credit if a grade lower the class or they may be dropped from the waitlist. The than “C” or its equivalent has been earned. For courses that prerequisite, basic skills, time conflict and repeat checks will are not designated as repeatable, the first two substandard prevent ineligible students from moving into the classes. grades may be excluded in computing the student’s grade- Students may drop themselves from a waitlist at any time. If point avergae. For courses that are designated as repeatable, a new section of a class is opened at the same day and time only the most recent substandard grades may be excluded as a section with a waitlist, students on the waitlist will be in computing the student’s grade-point averge. automatically enrolled into the new section. If a student earns any combination of “D,” “F,” or “W” on two attempts in a course taken in the Kern Community College Maximum Study Load District, that student can only register for a third time with the signature of the Division Chair of the department on a Students may enroll in a maximum of 19 units per semester Prerequisite and Repetition of Course approval form located and 7 units in summer. Students with strong academic in the Office of Admissions and Records. records may be cleared to enroll in more units by a counselor. Students may contact the Counseling Office for an overload In compliance with Title 5 California Code of Regulations request. Section 56029, certain course repeats may be authorized for students with disabilities following DSPS policies and procedures. Minimum Study Load A student may repeat a course to meet a legally mandated Students must enroll in a minimum study load in order to training requirement as a condition of continued paid meet certain qualifications such as: or volunteer employment. The course may be repeated for credit any number of times, regardless of whether or 1. Certification as a full-time student to the Department not substandard work was previously recorded, and the of Health and Human Services (2.0 grade point average) grade received each time shall be included for purposes of or higher. calculating the student’s grade point average. 2. Approval by the Veterans Administration for training under Chapter 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 or 1606, Title 38 U.S. The college can provide no assurance that repeated courses Code. will be treated in a similar manner by other educational Semester Summer institutions. Full time 12 units 4 units 3/4 time 9-11 units 3 units 1/2 time 6-8 units 2 units Auditing a Course 3. F-1 Visa (foreign) student status: 12 units. Students who have been admitted to the college may enroll 4. Eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics: in courses as auditors with the permission of the instructor 12 units (Repeated courses, previously passed with and subject to the following provisions: 19 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

1. Priority shall be given to students who wish to take • Complete a Progress Report form during the 12th week the course for credit. of the semester (Nov. 10th-14/April 13-17). Forms are 2. A student in a course shall not be permitted to change available at the Counseling Center from audit to credit status nor from credit to audit. • Meet with a counselor to develop a Student Success 3. The cost to audit a class is $15.00 per credit. (Students Contract enrolled in 10 or more units will not be charged this • Bring a completed Progress Report form to the meeting fee.) • The probation hold will be removed only if your Progress Course Audit forms are available in the Office of Admissions and Report indicated you are making academic progress. Records beginning on the first day of class. Otherwise, you will need to wait until grades are posted • You are restricted to a maximum of 12 units • Registration for the subsequent semester will be blocked Remedial Coursework Limitation until you meet with a counselor to approve next semester’s Remedial coursework refers to precollegiate basic skills schedule courses defined as courses in reading, writing, computation, learning skills and English as a Second Language, which are Continued Probation designated as non-degree credit courses. No student shall • Same as probation 2 receive more than thirty (30) semester units of credit for remedial coursework within the Kern Community College Removal From Probation

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION ADMISSION district, except for the following: 1) students currently enrolled in one or more courses of English as a Second A student on academic probation for a grade point deficiency Language, 2) students identified by the College as having a shall be removed from probation when the student’s qualifying disability. cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher. A student on progress probation shall be removed from probation when the percentage of ‘W’, ‘I’, ‘NC’ and ‘NP’ units Holds that Prevent Registration falls below 50 percent.

Financial Holds Disqualified Students Holds may be placed on a student’s record whenever that • You are not allowed to enroll immediately after being student is delinquent, has failed to pay any debt owed to disqualified the college, failed to return any library books, other college • If your cumulative GPA is below 1.0 or your property or equipment. Students with holds will not be completion rate 25% or lower, you need to stay allowed to receive transcripts, certificates or diplomas; have transcripts forwarded; and/or receive other services related out two semesters immediately after being to student records. They may not be allowed to register. When disqualified (Fall and Spring or Spring and Fall) the student has cleared the obligation with the college, the • If your cumulative GPA is between 1.0 and 1.99 or hold will be removed. your completion rate between 26% and 50%,you need to stay out one semester immediately after being disqualified (Fall or Spring) Academic Standing • Obtain a Petition for Readmission from the Counseling A student who is not in good academic standing will have Center a hold placed on his/her record until he/she meets with a • Make an appointment to meet with a counselor counselor to make plans to improve his/her grades. These • Appointments are available any time except the holds will prevent registration. first three weeks of the semester • Walk-in counseling is not available for disqualified Probation students • Complete an admission update online Academic/ Progress Probation 1 • Bring completed Petition for Readmission to your • Complete an admission update online appointment. If readmitted. • Meet with a counselor to develop a Student Success • You are restricted to a maximum of 7 units Contract • You are able to attend Fall or Spring semester only • You are restricted to a maximum of 12 units • Registration for the subsequent semester will be blocked Readmitted Students until you meet with a counselor to approve next semester’s • If you were previously disqualified and readmitted for the schedule current semester, you need to wait until grades are posted: • If you make academic progress, you will be placed Academic/ Progress Probation 2 on continued probation and allowed to enroll for • Complete an admission update online the following semester (limited to 12 units) 20 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

• If you do not make academic progress, you will be term (for example, passing the GED or California High disqualified again School Proficiency exam). • An alien student who is without lawful immigration ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION Learning Communities status must file an affidavit with the college or university stating that he or she has filed an application to legalize Porterville College offers an interdisciplinary learning his or her immigration status, or will file an application community program which gives students the opportunity as soon as he or she is eligible to do so. to develop necessary college skills while gaining individual Students who are nonimmigrants [for example, those who INFORMATION support within an organized group of learners. In each hold F (student) visas, B (visitor) visas, etc.] are not eligible for community students are enrolled in several common classes. this exemption. The student must file an exemption request Faculty work together with each other and with these including a signed affidavit with the college that indicates students to enhance the students’ retention and success the student has met all applicable conditions described potential. There are several learning communities that combine a variety of classes, most typically reading, writing, above. Student information obtained in this process is and study skills within the cohort. At least one option is strictly confidential unless disclosure is required under law. offered each semester. Check the schedule of classes for the Students eligible for this exemption who are transferring to most current learning community courses being offered. another California public college or university must submit a new request (and documentation if required) to each college under consideration. Nonresident students meeting the Evening and Weekend Program criteria will be exempted from the payment of nonresident tuition, but they will not be classified as California residents. Credit classes are also offered by Porterville College at They continue to be “nonresidents.” AB540 does not provide convenient times during the day and evening, both on and student financial aid eligibility for undocumented alien off campus. These are regular college courses, which carry students. These students remain ineligible for state and the same requirements and credits as other courses. Many federal financial aid. However, the California Dream Ace evening classes are offered one night per week for two or makes financial aid possible for the AB540 students. Please three hours, Monday through Thursday. Weekend classes contact the Office of Financial Aid for details. are also scheduled during the fall and spring semesters.

Procedures For Requesting This Exemption From College Fees, Tuition, and Fee Refunds Nonresident Tuition To request this exemption, a student must complete the form Community College Enrollment Fees in the Office of Admissions and Records. Students may be Enrollment fees are set by the state at $46 per unit at the required to submit additional documentation. Contact the time of publication. Office of Admissions and Records if you have questions.

Non-Resident Tuition Fee Student Health Fee Non-resident students are required by state law to pay A $12 student health fee has been authorized by the Board tuition in addition to enrollment fees. The tuition fee for of Trustees for all students attending classes on the main non-resident students is $200 per unit up to a maximum of campus during the fall or spring semester. The fee is $10 for 15 units per semester. There is a capital outlay fee for $42 per summer session. The purpose of the fee is to make health- unit , maximum of 15 units per semester for non-residents. center services available to all students and to provide greater health-care educational programming. California Nonresident Tuition Exemption For Eligible California High School Graduates Health Fee Exemption Procedures A law was passed by the Legislature in 2001 known as The following health fee exemptions are authorized by law: “AB 540.” Any student, other than a nonimmigrant alien, 1. Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for who meets all of the following requirements, shall be healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide exempt from paying nonresident tuition at the California religious sect, denomination, or organization. Community Colleges, the California State University and the University of California (all public colleges and universities 2. Students who are attending a community college under in California). an approved apprenticeship training program. Exemption form is available in the Office of Admissions Requirements: and Records. • The student must have attended a high school (public or private) in California for three or more years. Student Center Fee • The student must have graduated from a California high Porterville College students shall be assessed $1 per unit school or attained the equivalent prior to the start of the for courses on the main campus up to a maximum of $5 per 21 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

fall semester and $5 per spring semester. The fee shall not end of the second consecutive semester of non-attendance. be assessed for summer session enrollment. (Summer session is not considered a semester.)

Course Audit Fee Attendance Policies Students who have been admitted to the college may enroll in courses as auditors with the permission of the instructor Class Attendance and subject to the following provisions: Regular class attendance is expected of all students enrolled 1. Priority shall be given to students who wish to take in the college. It is especially important that students the course for credit. attend the first session of each class for it is at this time that 2. A student in a course shall not be permitted to change instructors may distribute syllabi and course requirements from audit to credit status nor from credit to audit. and explain what is expected in terms of attendance. Students 3. The cost to audit a class is $15.00 per credit. (Students enrolled in classes that are full may be dropped by the enrolled in 10 or more units will not be charged this instructor if they do not attend the first class session. (See fee.) First-Day Drop Policy below.) Students on a course waitlist Course Audit forms are available in the Office of Admissions should also attend the first class meeting to avoid being and Records beginning on the first day of class. dropped. The attendance policy for each course is established by the

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION ADMISSION Parking Fees instructor and communicated to each class, preferably in writing. Attendance policies will be reasonably related to Parking on the main campus is restricted to parking permit course objectives, the requirements of institutional reporting holders during the academic year, including summer session. and legitimate absences. Instructors are responsible for A semester parking permit is $20 and a summer permit is maintaining accurate attendance records. $10. Parking permits are not required on weekends. Visitor parking and handicapped parking is enforced at all times. While it is the responsibility of instructors to communicate attendance policies and to apply them equally to all students, it is the responsibility of students to know the policy in each Books of their classes and to be aware of their current attendance It is estimated that the cost of books and supplies will be $650 status. Students who have been absent from a class should to $850 per semester for a 15-unit schedule. Books may be notify the instructor of the reason for the absence. Absence purchased or rented at the college bookstore which is open in no way relieves students of responsibility for work missed. year-round except during college holidays. Excessive absence may result in the student being dropped from the course. Enrollment and Tuition Refunds Students are responsible for officially withdrawing from any class or classes in which they no longer wish to be Enrollment and tuition fees will be credited to the student enrolled. Non-attendance does not release the student from account, when applicable, for program changes through this responsibility. the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester. In courses other than semester length, the Office of Admissions and Records should be consulted regarding withdrawal and First-Day Drop Policy refund deadlines. Because many classes become filled and are closed, students in lecture and/or lab courses may be dropped if they do To receive the enrollment or tuition refund, a student must not attend the first class meeting without notifying the apply for the refund in the Office of Admissions and Records instructor. before the end of the second consecutive semester of non- attendance (Summer session is not considered a semester). Students in open entry courses may be dropped if they do not begin attending during the first week of classes. Should the college cancel a class in which a student is enrolled and there is a reduction in units which results in a lower fee, the student should request a refund through the Distance Education Attendance and Office of Admissions and Records. Non-Participation Policy All students enrolled in Distance Education courses must Student Health Fee Refund log in to the course (s) and complete any assignment(s) or other activities, to be determined by the instructor, that are Health fee refunds will be credited to the student account required during the first week. Students who fail to complete when applicable, if all classes on the main campus are first-week assignments/activities within the instructor’s dropped and an enrollment fee credit is generated by the deadline will be dropped. transaction. After the first week and during the time period before the To receive the health fee refund, a student must apply for the final withdrawal date, “students are responsible for officially refund in the Office of Admissions and Records before the withdrawing from any class or classes in which they no 22 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION longer wish to be enrolled,” as stated in the Porterville • Student stops attending class College Catalog. (See the catalog section “Withdrawing from • Student is not engaging in classroom discussions classes” for additional details.) • Student is not participating in classroom activities ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

Withdrawing From Classes College Transcripts Students are responsible for officially withdrawing from Upon submission of a transcript request by the student,

any class or classes in which they no longer wish to be a transcript of all work completed at Porterville College INFORMATION enrolled. After registration has been completed, and within will be prepared and forwarded to any college, university, the withdrawal date guidelines, students may drop from a employer, or individual designated by the student. Two class or classes through the web registration system. Non- transcripts are provided free; thereafter, a fee of $4 is charged attendance or non-payment does not release the student for each transcript. Transcript requests are submitted to the from this responsibility and may result in a failing grade Office of Admissions and Records on a form that is available being awarded. at the office or from the Porterville College Web page at https://www.portervillecollege.edu/admission-registration/ Within the withdrawal date guidelines, instructors may drop transcripts-enrollment-class-schedule. Orders are processed students from a course for nonattendance, or failure to meet within eight working days. An additional fee of $8 is charged the requirements of the course. for processing a transcript ‘rush’ request. Withdrawal from a class or classes is authorized through Students have the right to notify the college that their date sixty percent (60%) of a course. The academic record of a of birth (DOB) not be included in their transcripts. DOB student who remains in a class beyond the last day noted is a very useful identifier, and students are encouraged to above must reflect a symbol authorized in Policy 4C4A, other have it displayed on transcripts. However, under the law, than a “W”. No notation (“W” or other) shall be made on students have a right to request that this particular item not the academic record of the student who withdraws during be displayed on their college transcripts. approximately the first twenty percent (20%) of a course. Withdrawal between approximately twenty percent (20%) of a course and sixty percent (60%) of a course shall be recorded as a “W” on the student’s record. The “W” shall not be used Verification of Enrollment in calculating grade point averages, but excessive “W’s” shall The Office of Admissions and Records will complete a be used as factors in probation and dismissal procedures. verification of enrollment upon written request by the No ‘W’ grades may be issued after the 60 percent date. In student. courses other than semester length, the instructor or Office of Admissions and Records should be consulted regarding withdrawal date deadlines. Student’s Schedule of Classes A student may contact the Office of Admissions and Records The schedule of classes is the official listing of courses. regarding the procedure to drop or withdraw after the final It is published each semester of the academic year on the withdrawal date deadline if there are verifiable extenuating web at www.portervillecollege.edu. The schedule contains circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases information regarding registration dates and special of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances beyond the instruction for registering in classes. control of the student. This must be done by the last day of The college reserves the right to make additions or deletions classes and prior to the beginning of the final examination to the schedule of classes. Any class in which the enrollment period for the term in which the withdrawal will apply. is too small to justify continuance may be cancelled. Students who find it necessary to withdraw from the college Individual student class schedules are available on the web. are required to return all check-out supplies, equipment and library books, and pay all fines and debts owed the college.

Class Non-Participation Process Students are expected to attend, complete assignments, and participate fully in all classes in which they are enrolled. Students may be withdrawn at any point in the semester for non-attendance and/or non-participation. At the end of the term, faculty will be responsible for determining the last participation date for students who have failed, or withdrawn after the 20 percent date. Faculty may determine the appropriate date for each student who stops participating using criteria, such as: • Student fails to complete class assignments

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Advising and Counseling. . . . 559-791-2329 workshops. For further information call 791-2303 or stop by the office in AC-126. The services of counselors are available to all students at Porterville College. Counselors can assist students in the preparation of their academic programs, discuss career CHAP opportunities available depending on their major, and provide guidance in the solution of personal problems. The Porterville College Cultural and Historical Awareness Program (CHAP) was organized in 2002 to enhance students’ awareness of certain important aspects of our society to Anthropology Library which they may previously have had little or no exposure. A theme is chosen by CHAP members each school year, This facility is intended to serve students and other and faculty members across the campus are encouraged researchers from the southern and central San Joaquin to integrate elements of that theme into their coursework. Valley and is available to all individuals with an interest in Additionally, a variety of field trips, guest speakers, panel anthropology. Books and journals donated by the estates discussions and videos are presented throughout the year of Gay Weinberger (a long-time professor of anthropology and are all open to the public free of charge. By providing at the college) and Jack and Betty Atwater (Tulare County students with information about the chosen topic throughout avocational archaeologists) form the nucleus of the library. STUDENT SERVICES the year, the awareness of the entire campus community is The dominant themes of the collection are archaeology and elevated. ethnography of the San Joaquin Valley and aboriginal rock art of western North America. The Library also houses Some past themes have included the internment of Japanese a broad selection of books that focus on the natural and Americans during World War II (with a focus on the War cultural elements of New Guinea donated by the estate of Relocation Center at Manzanar), the early contributions William Richardson. of African Americans in the San Joaquin Valley (with an emphasis on the community of Allensworth) and the societal The library is housed in the main library in room L447. For impacts of the Vietnam War era. In recent years the themes further information, call 791-2298 or 791-2318. were expanded to include all events that took place within a specific decade such as the 1940s or 1950s. Art Gallery Porterville College is fortunate to have one of the finer Child Care Services ...... 559-791-2272 galleries to be found on a community college campus. Limited child care facilities are available for children of Located near the college’s center, this unique structure Porterville College students. To be eligible, the student must provides students and members of the community with be carrying a minimum of 12 units. a dedicated space in which to experience the visual arts. Gallery exhibits include artwork from local, regional, and The child must be at least 2 years old and must meet occasionally, national or international artists, as well as the state mandated medical standards. Enrollment priority is artwork of students. This college art gallery is an extension established by parents’ income level, class load, and number of the classroom and a connection to the community. The of parents in family. For further information, call the Child public, as well as students, are welcome at all exhibitions Care Center at 791-2272 or 791-2420. and receptions at the gallery.

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Athletics ...... 559-791-2460 Education (CARE) Porterville College provides intercollegiate athletic programs CARE participants must meet EOPS eligibility, have a for both men and women. Currently, PC offers five sports child under the age of fourteen at the time of admission, – baseball, softball, volleyball, and men’s and women’s receive CalWorks (formally AFDC), and be a single head of basketball – that compete in the highly-regarded Central household who is at least 18 years of age. Valley Conference. The athletic teams are governed by the California Community College Commission on Athletics. CARE eligible students may receive assistance through childcare grants, book awards, meal cards, supplies and special interest workshops. CalWORKs Program ...... 559-791-2303 For additional information on the EOPS or CARE Programs, The CalWORKs Program provides services to students who contact the staff in AC-126 or call 791-2224. receive TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families, formally known as AFDC) and who have been referred by their TulareWORKs caseworker and monitors academic progress. Cost of Attendance Other services include CalWorks work study (on- and off- Enrollment Fee ...... $46 per unit* campus), job placement, job search skills, resume writing, Nonresident/International (15 units max.) . $193 per unit interviewing techniques, academic advising, books, funding for child care, mileage reimbursement, and job readiness Nonresident/International Capital Outlay Fee $14 per unit

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Student Center Fee ($5 max.) ...... $1 per unit • be a resident of California Health Fees (fall/spring) ...... $12 per semester • be a full time student (12 credits) at Porterville College Summer ...... $9 • qualify for the Board of Governors Waiver A or B • be educationally disadvantaged as determined by state Parking for on-campus classes regulations Fall ...... $20 • not have completed more than 70 credits of college level STUDENT SERVICES Spring ...... $20 course work INFORMATION Summer ...... $10 • be working toward a certificate or degree • be making satisfactory academic progress with an Student ASB Card (optional) ...... $15 per year** Educational Study Plan on file. Fall only ...... $7.50 Spring only ...... $7.50 Services students may be eligible for: In addition to college fees, students could expect average • Grants additional costs (this budget is based on a student living • Book awards away from home): • School supplies Room and Board (average) ...... $8,500 per year** • Academic advising Books and Supplies (average) . . . . . $1,710 per year** • Transfer assistance Personal Expenses (average) ...... $2,826 per year** • Peer advising Transportation (average) ...... $1,044 per year** • Meal cards *$46 per unit cost is set by the state and may change. Financial Aid ...... 559-791-2301 **Per year is a nine month academic year.

Federal and State Financial Aid Disability Resource Center. . . . 559-791-2215 Federal and state financial aid are available to assist students The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides services enrolled in eligible programs (a four-year or two-year public for students with physical, learning and other types of or private educational institution, a career school or trade disabilities. school) to cover the cost of their educational expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and The DRC is located in AC-115. Services will be based on the supplies, and transportation. Most aid is need-based and level of disability and the academic needs of each student. requires enrollment in six or more credits. Students may be interested in improving job skills, getting a vocational certificate, pursuing personal enrichment, or What type of financial aid is available? planning to transfer to a four-year college. • Grants Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with • Loans: PC does not participate in the loan programs Disabilities Act (ADA) mandate that students with learning, • Workstudy: Lets students earn money through work physical or other types of disabilities receive services to allow an equal experience in education. The Disability Resource • Scholarships: Awarded to students for academic Center is the central area for these free services. achievement. Students can make alternate media requests through the In order to qualify for federal student aid, you must: Disability Resource Center. Students with a verifiable disability who are not participants • be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen with a valid Social in the Disability Resource Center program, but who still wish Security Number; have a high school diploma or a to utilize special accommodations should contact the Vice General Education Development (GED) certificate register President of Student Services, in AC-126. (or have registered) with the Selective Service System if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25. • be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student Extended Opportunity Program working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible and Services (EOPS)...... 559-791-2224 program. • meet satisfactory academic progress policy (SAP) set by the EOPS provides services to students who are educationally postsecondary school you are or will be attending. See the and economically disadvantaged. The program is funded Financial Aid website at https://www.portervillecollege. through the State of California and the local community edu/financial-aid/financial-aid or SAP policy. college district. • certify that you will use federal student aid only for To be eligible for the program, a student must: educational purposes. Certify that you are not in default 27 STUDENT SERVICES

on a federal student loan and that you do not owe money Treasure Café features freshly made soup, salads, wraps on a federal student grant. and an array of grill items. The café is located inside the • Students CANNOT receive financial aid at two institutions Student Center. in the same academic period. • The law suspends aid eligibility to students convicted under federal or state law for sale or possession of illegal Learning Center...... 559-791-2227 drugs. The Porterville College Learning Center offers the lab component of several writing, reading and math courses. How do you apply for federal student aid? Writing, reading, Spanish, chemistry, science, and math Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid instructors are available to help students with specific (FAFSA). academic questions and concerns. The Learning Center also houses the mentor programs, which are drop-in services for Apply online at www.fafsa.gov. students who need help with writing assignments for a class Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at as well as assistance with all levels of math, and tutorial 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). services. The Porterville College Learning Center also offers proctoring services to all students in the Porterville and STUDENT SERVICES Board of Govenors Waiver (BOGW) surrounding area. For more information on these services call 791–2236. The BOGW is a FEE WAIVER for California residents only. If eligible, the BOGW will cover the cost of the California enrollment fees for the academic year. Applications are Job, Entrepreneur, and Career (JEC) Center available in the Financial Aid Office, AC-103. The JEC Center at Porterville College provides personalized services and programs. Whether you need help choosing Cal Grant a mor, exploring careers, starting your own business, or Cal Grants A, B and C are for students who are pursuing an developing job search skills, our staff is here to help you undergraduate degree or occupational and career training make the necessary preparations to achieve your goals and and do not have to be paid back. to ensure a successful transition from academic life to the Students may accept only one Cal Grant at a time and should working world. apply during their senior year in high school. To be eligible for a Cal Grant, you must: Library, Resources and Services • be a California resident attending an eligible school or Porterville College Library houses over 30,000 print books college in the state and 50 print magazines, journal, and newspaper titles. • be a high school graduate The Library provides students and staff with access to 50 • be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen databases of full-text online information from periodicals • have a financial need at your college and books. The PC community also has access to over • maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP). See 180,000 free, full-text ebooks. The Library’s unique, special Financial Aid website at www.portervillecollege.edu/ preservation collection “Valley Writers” offers over 500 titles financial-aid/satisfactory-academic-progress-policy-sap from over 200 Central Valley authors. for SAP policy. Wi-Fi is available as well as 15 computer workstations for • be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or students. Library users can view and listen to library media certificate resources. Study rooms, carrels, and the Reading Room • not have a bachelor’s or higher degree before receiving provide study spaces. Faculty-reserved materials can be a Cal Grant viewed and copied. For further information, call 559-791-2318 • be attending school at least half time or visit the library web page at www.portervillecollege.edu/ • have registered with U.S. Selective Service if required about-pc/library to do so • not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant • not have a delinquent or defaulted federal student loan Math Mentors • not have family income and assets above the ceilings of The math mentors are students who have completed at least the California Student Aid Commission. Intermediate Algebra (selected and trained by the math mentor supervisor) who aid other PC math students at all levels of math through Trigonometry. Students may visit the Food Services mentors on a drop in first come, first serve basis whenever Porterville College is pleased to announce that its Treasure the mentors are available. The mentoring office is located in Café is now open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the LRC lab. The mentors will help with homework, class Monday through Thursday for breakfast and lunch. The work, test preparation or any related math problem. 28 STUDENT SERVICES

Music • Young Democrats Club Students may enjoy the many offerings at Porterville College. A rich tradition of choral music (including numerous Student Conduct successful tours by PC choirs) provides vocal students with many opportunities for group performance. Academic Students are expected to observe a proper standard of classes in music (such as Music Appreciation and World conduct, showing such respect for order, morality, personal STUDENT SERVICES Music) prepare students for transfer-level coursework. honor and the rights of others as demanded of good citizens.

Failure to do so will be sufficient cause for disciplinary INFORMATION action. The Student Code of Conduct is available in the office Scholarships of the Vice President of Student Services, AC-126. Porterville College has many scholarships ranging from $250 to $4000. These scholarships are awarded to students Textbooks/Supplies...... 559-791-2252 presently enrolled and attending Porterville College, as well as graduating sophomores continuing their education at a Porterville College makes education available at the lowest four-year institution. possible cost for all students who attend. Supplies and “new” or “used” textbooks may be purchased at minimum Applicants are considered for all awards for which cost in the college bookstore in the student center. Many they qualify. Applications are available online at www. titles are also available as “rentals” and/or “ebooks” at up portervillecollege.edu. For additional information on to 60% off the “new” textbook price. The college bookstore scholarships, contact the Porterville College Foundation stocks textbooks, school supplies and school spirit items. Office at 791-2319. As a Barnes & Noble store, it can also special-order most non-course related books, and stocks a selection of reference Student Activities books, bargain books and national best-sellers. It is open Monday-Thursday from 8 am -6:30 p.m. and Fridays Student activity programs are supported largely by the from 8 am-11 am, with extended hours during Rush and sale of Associated Student Body Cards, and students are Finals weeks. Please visit the bookstore website at www. encouraged to support the program. PC offers opportunities portervillecollegebookstore.com for current store hours for students to participate in student government, campus and course textbook requirements. The bookstore also activities, recreation, and cultural and social events. Student offers exclusive promotions online at www.facebook.com/ activities are monitored by the Student Senate, which meets PCBookstore. each week.

Student Clubs Transfer Services ...... 559-791-2329 Formation of clubs is encouraged at Porterville College to The Transfer Center is available to assist students in making provide outlets of expression for specialized interests. All their transition to a four-year college or university a clubs are coordinated through the Associated Student at successful one. Here you will find resources and services that Porterville College (ASPC) and Inter-Club Council (ICC).. will assist you in researching public and private universities. The PC student clubs and organizations are: Among the many services available to students are: • Active Minds • Current catalogs from UC, CSU, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities • Anthropology Club • Transfer related reference materials • Art Club • Associated Students of Porterville College • Computers for use in Internet access to college and university information, major exploration, and completing • Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine online college applications • Entrepreneurs of the Future • Visits by university representatives • Human Services Club • CSU and UC application workshops • MEChA Club • Workshops for prospective transfer students including: • Muslim Student Association transfer requirements, Internet resources, and financial • Native American Club aid • Otaku Club • Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) • PC Aggies • Information about the Associate Degree for Transfer • PC Pride Club (AA-T/AS-T) • Phi Theta Kappa • Individual counseling appointments • Photography Club The Transfer Center is located in AC-126. Visit us to explore • Student-Athlete Advisory Council the resources available to you or call 791-2329 to make an • Veterans Club appointment with the Transfer Coordinator. 29 STUDENT SERVICES

Veteran’s Education ...... 559-791-2230 Services included, but are not limited to, campus emergency care, first aid, nursing assessment and treatment of Porterville College is approved as an institution of common acute illnesses and infections, TB tests, vision and higher learning for the training of veterans and veterans’ hearing screening, blood pressure screening, and selected dependents entitled to educational assistance. Porterville immunizations. If further off-campus medical evaluation or College will grant credit to veterans for specific service treatment is needed for injuries or ailments, students will experience up to maximum of five (5) credits. Additional be referred. Referral for individual counseling is available credits may be granted for other military education for students expressing the need for personal counseling. completed upon evaluation by the Office of Admissions A rest area and some over-the-counter medications are and Records. Evaluation s made and credits allowed by available. First aid supplies are also located in strategic Porterville College are subject to review and re-evaluation areas throughout the campus. Appointments are available by any college or university to which the veteran may later but not necessary. transfer. Students with chronic health problems of a serious nature All veterans receiving benefits are required to have a (diabetes, seizure disorder, cardiac problems) are advised completed Student Educational Plan (SEP) on file before to inform the Wellness Center so that the best possible help credits can be certified with the Veterans Administration can be rendered in case of an emergency. (VA). Prepared in a session with the veteran’s counselor, the STUDENT SERVICES SEP includes a term-by-term listing of courses required for Throughout the year the Wellness Center coordinates completion of the veteran’s academic goals. The VA will only campaigns for better health, such as Red Ribbon Week, pay for classes that count as a prerequisite for a requirement, Great American Smoke Out, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Cancer general education, or as a major/certificate requirement. Awareness and an Annual Health and Career Faire. Health education information and materials are also available on To assist veterans in their transition from the military to the many topics. classroom, Porterville College provides a Veterans Resource Center (VRC) located in AC 116. The VRC is a relaxing When you visit the Wellness Center, you have the right to place for student veterans to gather, meet with the veterans’ privacy, confidentiality, and to be treated with dignity. All counselor, study, talk with representatives from veteran records are confidential and cannot be released to anyone service providers, or just enjoy the camaraderie of fellow without written authorization. The only exception is when veterans on campus. In addition, the center provides a copy subpoenaed by court or when information is required by machine for veteran use, a study room with computers, and public health law. a lounge area to have lunch or just take a break. Information on the Wellness Center may be obtained by The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) is the student club calling 791-2212. that advocates for veteran issues on campus, and provides a social group setting to help veterans become successful in their adjustment to college and civilian life. The SVO meets Writing Mentors regularly and all veterans are encouraged to participate and The writing mentors are students (selected and trained by provide input. Language Arts faculty) who assist other students with their writing. Students may talk to mentors about any writing Tutorial Services...... 559-791-2236 assignment they are completing for any class at the college. Mentors work out of an office in the Learning Center where Free tutoring services are available to PC students who feel they have available a computer, writing manuals, and other a need for assistance in a variety of subjects. Appointments resources. Students are free to drop in on a first come, first with tutors may be made in the Learning Center. Further serve basis whenever a mentor is in the office. information can be obtained by calling 791–2227 or 791-2236.

Wellness Center / Nurse. . . . . 559-791-2212 The Wellness Center, provides health services to currently enrolled full- and part-time students. The purpose of the Wellness Center is to further the equality of educational opportunity and success for all Porterville College students by providing access to health services which promote the physical, emotional and social well being of students. The Wellness Center maintains high quality health care services by establishing procedures treatments, activities and referral systems designed to meet student needs. The student health fee gives the students full access to a full-time Registered Public Health Nurse available Monday through Friday and during evening hours as well.

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Academic Advising Academic Honesty Students should see a counselor each term to help plan The administration, faculty, and staff at Porterville College their academic programs and to make sure they are taking believe that students are entitled to the finest education the appropriate classes for their educational goals. In that the college can make available to them. At the same planning a program, students should consider (1) the general time, however, a student’s achievement and proficiency in requirements prescribed by the college; (2) the special subject matter must include the realization that there are requirements in the major field of study; (3) the general standards of academic honesty which should prevail in all one’s endeavors. requirements of any future college or university the student may expect to attend; and (4) the most desirable electives. Accordingly, this realization further requires that each student exert every effort to maintain these standards. The normal program includes 14 to 16 credits of work per semester. Many students can complete the requirements for graduation in four semesters providing there are only Academic Renewal slight variations from the normal program. It is not unusual for students to require five semesters or more to meet the A maximum of 20 units of substandard academic grades, graduation requirements. (‘D’, ‘F’, ‘NC,’ and ‘NP’) taken at Porterville College may be disregarded in the computation of the grade point average Nineteen credits constitute a maximum study program if all of the following conditions exist: without special approval. Only students with proven 1. At least five years have elapsed since the coursework scholastic ability should enroll for a maximum program. to be disregarded was recorded. 2. At least 12 units of satisfactory coursework (2.0 GPA ACADEMIC INFORMATION & STANDARDS ACADEMIC INFORMATION or higher) have been completed at Porterville College Academic Credit subsequent to the coursework to be alleviated. Coursework is measured in terms of semester units. A 3. The student completes an Academic Renewal request. “unit” equals 18 hours of lecture or 54 hours of lab work per 4. The student states in the request the specific courses semester in most courses. to be considered under the academic renewal policy.

Academic Freedom If approved, the substandard work will be disregarded in the computation of the grade point average and an annotation The district, the colleges and faculty will adhere to the made on the permanent record. The permanent academic following in regard to academic freedom: record shall remain a true and complete academic history and 1. Education in a democracy depends upon earnest the coursework disregarded under this policy will remain on the permanent record. and unceasing pursuit of truth and upon free and unrestricted communication of truth. 2. Faculty members shall be free to exercise academic Catalog Rights/Continuous Enrollment freedom, including freedom of investigation, freedom of discussion in the classroom, freedom to select Students may graduate under the general degree requirements texts and other instructional materials, freedom of in effect: assignment of instructional exercises, and freedom of 1. At the time of first enrollment as long as continuous evaluation of student efforts. enrollment is maintained. OR. 3. Faculty members acknowledge that in the exercise 2. If continuous enrollment is broken, under the require- of academic freedom they have a responsibility to be ments in effect at the time continuous enrollment is accurate and comprehensive in making reports, to be re-established and maintained, OR fair-minded in making interpretations and judgements, 3. Under the requirements in effect at the time of graduation. to respect the freedoms of other persons, to exclude Continuous enrollment means enrolling in at least one term irrelevant matters from classroom discussions and during the academic year. For the purpose of continuous instructional exercises, and to make appropriate enrollment, an academic record year begins in the summer distinctions between statements of fact made as faculty semester and includes the following fall and spring terms. subject matter specialists and opinions made as private Any academic record symbol (A-F, P, NP, I, IP, RD, W) shall citizens. constitute enrollment. 4. The college recognizes the fundamental right of the faculty member to be free from any censorship or restraint which might interfere with the faculty Confidentiality of Student Records member’s obligation to pursue truth and maintain his/ Student record means any item of information directly her intellectual integrity in the performance of his/her related to an identifiable student, other than directory teaching functions. information, which is maintained by a community college 32 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND STANDARDS whether recorded by handwriting, print, tapes, film, Controlled Substances microfilm, or any other means. ACADEMIC INFORMATION & STANDARDS The use, sale, or possession on campus of, or presence on Student record does not include: campus under the influence of, any controlled substance is prohibited by law. Violation of this policy will result • Confidential letters and statements of recommendation. in disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Code of • Information provided by a student’s parents related to Conduct. financial aid or scholarships.

• Information related to a student that remains in the sole INFORMATION possession of the maker (e.g. individual counselor or Credits Allowed from Other Institutions instructor notes). Porterville College grants credit for lower division work • Information related to a student created or maintained from accredited colleges or universities. Transferred courses by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist in his or her may count toward completion of general education, majors, professional capacity. certificates, electives, and developmental or prerequisite requirements. Before an evaluation of courses from other • Information maintained by a community college law colleges and universities can be completed, students must enforcement unit, and the information is used solely for submit official copies of transcripts showing all attempted law enforcement purposes. work from each college or university attended. Unofficial Directory information may include one or more of the copies of transcripts cannot be used to officially evaluate following items: student’s name, address, telephone number, courses for transfer. date and place of birth, major field of study, e-mail address, When a degree evaluation application has been submitted, photograph, participation in officially recognized activities the campus evaluator will complete an official evaluation of and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, the transferred courses. Students wishing to have transcripts dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most evaluated prior to the formal degree evaluation process may recent previous public or private school attended by the do so by completing the Request for Transcript Evaluation student, and any other information authorized in writing in the Office of Admissions and Records. For courses taken by the student. from out-of-state or private colleges where a catalog and course descriptions are not on file at the college, the student The Office of Admissions and Records of the colleges are will be responsible for providing a copy of the course the designated keepers of student records. Those offices descriptions to the campus evaluator. shall not release any information from the official student records (other than directory information) to any outside Failure to provide official transcripts will delay and possibly person or group unless the student provides a signed and prevent graduation. Transcripts should be sent directly from the college or university to the Porterville College Office dated release or a legally valid subpoena is received except of Admissions and Records. All transcripts become the that access may be permitted to: property of the college and will not be returned or released • Officials and employees of the district and college if those to other institutions. persons have legitimate educational needs to inspect the records; Dismissal from Classes • Auditors, other federal, state and local officials pursuant to state law; An instructor may, for good cause as defined by law, remove • Agencies in connection with financial aid; a student from class for the day of removal and the next class meeting. The Kern Community College District Student • Organizations conducting approved educational studies; Discipline Policy provides for due process and stipulates • Appropriate persons in connection with an emergency the procedure for administration of discipline. The policy situation, officials of other public or private schools or is available in the office of the Vice President of Student school systems, where the student seeks to attend. Services, AC-126 and is also located on the college website. The Directors of Admissions and Records of the colleges may authorize the release of directory information about students who have authorized the release of that information to Faculty Office Hours legitimate educational institutions, governmental agencies, Porterville College is noted for the close academic relationship firms that perform contracted work on behalf of the college between faculty and students. The educational benefit of the or district, and other agencies that have legitimate need for student being able to know and talk personally with his or this information upon receipt of a formal request on official her instructor is an invaluable part of the instruction offered letterhead from the organization making the request. at Porterville College. During the fall and spring semester each member of the full-time faculty schedules office hours If a student does not want this information released, the each week for this purpose. This schedule is posted outside student must check the privacy requested boxes on the online the instructor’s office. Students are encouraged to take admissions form or the update form. advantage of this opportunity, the benefits of which include: 33 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND STANDARDS

• Assistance in understanding and achieving specific are not used in the computation of a student’s grade point course requirements, average. Regulations for such courses are: • Development of concepts and understanding beyond the 1. A maximum of 12 units may be taken on a pass/no course expectancies, pass basis and applied toward the AA and AS degrees • Insights into career opportunities within the instructor’s at Porterville College. area of expertise, 2. A maximum of three units per semester may be taken • Direction in meeting requirements in a transfer major, on a pass/no pass basis. Exceptions to this rule may specifically if that major is within the instructor’s area be made by the Vice President of Student Services in of expertise. cases involving Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and special remedial programs. 3. In courses in which pass/no pass is authorized, the pass Grades and Credits grade is granted for performance which is equivalent to the letter grade of “C” or better. Grading System 4. Combination classes (pass/no pass or grades) must have an A, B, C, D, F and pass/no pass system. Grades are earned and awarded in each course and are 5. Petitions for pass/no pass must be filed with the Office recorded on the student’s permanent record at the end of of Admissions and Records no later than the last day each academic term. Evaluation of student achievement of the fourth week of the semester or the last day of will be made in relation to the attainment of the specific the second week of summer session. objectives of the course. At the beginning of a course the 6. When a student has established the basis for grading instructor will explain these objectives and the basis upon as pass/no pass or a letter grade, he/she may not elect

ACADEMIC INFORMATION & STANDARDS ACADEMIC INFORMATION which grades are determined. A student’s work is considered to change after the established deadline. satisfactory when he/she maintains an average of “C” (grade 7. Courses in which pass/no pass grading may be used point average 2.0) or higher. must be so designated by the department involved. A Non-degree applicable credit course grades are not counted department may require majors to obtain letter grades in calculating grade point averages for graduation or transfer. in that department’s major subjects. Pass/no pass forms are available in the Office of Admissions Prerequisites or graduation requirements may require a and Records. grade of “C” or higher (see course descriptions). Grade...... Grade Points I-Incomplete A-Excellent...... 4 per unit Students may request that instructors issue “I” grades when they have an unforeseeable emergency and justifiable B-Good...... 3 per unit reasons at the end of the term. The instructor must indicate C-Satisfactory...... 2 per unit the grade to be assigned in lieu of the ‘I’ if the requirements are not completed. An ‘I’ must be made up no later than one D-Passing, Less Than Satisfactory...... 1 per unit year following the end of the term in which it was assigned. F-Failing...... 0 per unit An ‘I’ may not be assigned as a withdrawal grade. If the work AU-Audit...... 0 per unit stipulated is not completed within the time limitation, the grade assigned in lieu of the work being completed will be P-Pass...... Not computed in GPA entered on the permanent record. NP-No Pass...... Not computed in GPA W-Withdrawn I-Incomplete...... Not computed in GPA The student has withdrawn from a course or has been W-Withdrawn...... Not computed in GPA dropped from a course by the instructor between the dates IP-In Progress...... Not computed in GPA indicated in these regulations. RD-Report Delayed...... Not computed in GPA IP - In Progress MW – Military Withdrawal...... Not computed in GPA The ‘IP’ indicates the course extends beyond the normal end of an academic term and work is in progress, or the AU-Audit course is listed as an open-entry/open-exit course, and has This grade is issued to students who enroll in classes in an been approved by the instructor to register and complete audit status. It will not count in GPA. course requirements in the succeeding semester in order to receive credit and a course grade. The grade and unit credit will appear on the student’s permanent record for the term Pass/No Pass in which the course work is completed. The ‘IP’ cannot be Some courses are offered on a pass/no pass basis. Upon given more than twice for any particular course. If a student successful completion of such a course, unit credit will be enrolled in an open-entry, open-exit course is assigned an awarded. However, courses taken on a pass/no pass basis ‘IP’ at the end of an attendance period and does not re-enroll 34 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND STANDARDS in that course during the subsequent attendance period, the graduation, advanced placement in the college’s sequence instructor shall assign a grade (A, B, C, D, F, P, or NP) to be courses, and for curriculum requirements. A petition may ACADEMIC INFORMATION & STANDARDS recorded on the student’s permanent record for the course. be obtained in the Office of Admissions and Records. Students may receive credit for Advanced Placement RD-Report Delayed Examinations if scores are sent to the college. The college ‘RD’ is assigned by the Office of Admissions and Records will confirm the credit granted. If students choose not to when there is a delay in reporting the grade of a student due receive credit for AP exams, they should inform the Office to circumstances beyond the control of the student. of Admissions and Records prior to registration or as soon INFORMATION as possible during the first semester of attendance. Please be aware that other institutions, particularly four-year colleges/ Grade Reports universities, may evaluate your advanced placement scores Final grades will be made available to students on the and credits differently. See Advanced Placement chart on Porterville College web registration system as soon as page 41. possible after the end of each academic term. There will be no additional notification of grades completed or corrected. 2. Credit by Examination Credit may be granted to any student who satisfactorily Grade Changes passes an examination approved by discipline faculty and The instructor of each course shall determine the grade to conducted by a designated authority of the College. Such be awarded each student. The determination of the student’s credit may be granted only to a student who is registered at grade by the instructor shall be final in the absence of the College and is in good standing, and only for a course mistake, fraud, bad faith or incompetence. A judgment to listed in the College catalog. change or expunge a grade for reasons of mistake, fraud, bad • The nature and content of the examination shall be faith, or incompetence shall be made by the Vice President determined solely by faculty in the discipline who of Academic Affairs after consultation with the student, the normally teach the course for which credit is to be instructor, and the Division Chair. All parties noted above shall be notified in writing of any changes. granted in accordance with procedures approved by the curriculum committee. The faculty shall determine that the examination adequately measures mastery of the Class Non-Participation Process course content as set forth in the outline of record. Students are expected to attend, complete assignments, and • A separate examination shall be conducted for each participate fully in all classes in which they are enrolled. course for which credit is to be granted. Credit may be Students may be withdrawn at any point in the semester awarded for prior experience or prior learning only in the for non-attendance and/or non-participation. At the end of individually identified courses for which examinations the term, faculty will be responsible for determining the last are conducted. participation date for students who have failed, or withdrawn • The student’s academic record shall be clearly annotated after the 20 percent date. to reflect that credit was earned by examination. Faculty may determine the appropriate date for each student • Grading shall be according to the regular grading system, who stops participating using criteria, such as: approved by the Board of Trustees. • Student fails to complete class assignments • Units for which credit is given pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not be counted in determining the • Student stops attending class twelve (12) semester hours of credit in residence required • Student is not engaging in classroom discussions for an associate degree. • Student is not participating in classroom activities • The District may charge the student a fee for administering the examination, but this fee shall not exceed the Non-Traditional College Credit enrollment fee for the course for which credit by examination is to be awarded. Three forms of non-traditional college credit which a student To apply for Credit by Examination a student obtains a Credit may request to be added to the Porterville College transcript by Examination Application form in the Office of Admissions are: and Records.

1. Advanced Placement Program 3. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Porterville College recognizes high achievement by students Porterville College awards credits in four general and some who have successfully completed one or more Advanced of the subject examinations of the College Level Examination Placement Examinations as authorized by the College Program. Credits may be awarded for each examination that Entrance Examination Board. a student completes up to the credit value in the catalog. Students who have successfully completed courses in the In order to receive credit, a student must be currently Advanced Placement Program with a score of 3, 4 or 5 may be enrolled at Porterville College and have completed at least granted credit for purposes of general education certification, 12 credits of work at Porterville College and must have the 35 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND STANDARDS

official CLEP test scores forwarded to Porterville College. Definition of Cheating It is recommended that a student see a counselor prior to Cheating is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting to registering for the exam. obtain or aiding another to obtain academic credit for work If the student has completed or will complete in the future by the use of any dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent means. any courses equivalent to those covered by the examinations, Examples of cheating during an examination include, but no duplication of credit will be allowed. are not limited to, the following: copying, either in part or in whole, from another’s test or examination; discussion of Students should understand that some transfer institutions answers or ideas relating to the answers on an examination may reject or limit credit by examination. or test unless such discussion is specifically authorized by Students wishing to receive credit for exams must petition the instructor; giving or receiving copies of an examination the Office of Admissions and Records. without the permission of the instructor; using or displaying notes, cheat sheets, or other information or devices inappropriate to the prescribed test conditions, as when Military Credit a test of competence includes a test of unassisted recall of Porterville College may grant veterans elective credits for information, skill, or procedure; allowing someone other specific service experience and certain educational training than the officially enrolled student to represent the same. while in the service. Evaluation of such experience and Also included are plagiarism as defined and altering or training will be made by the Office of Admissions and interfering with the grading procedures. Records. Credit evaluations will conform to the regulations set forth by the State Approval Agency of the California State Department of Education and the recommendations of the Scholastic Recognition

ACADEMIC INFORMATION & STANDARDS ACADEMIC INFORMATION American Council on Education. A maximum of 12 semester Special recognition is accorded students whose academic units will be allowed. achievement in any one semester meets the requirements A minimum of 12 semester units of satisfactory work must for placement on either the President’s List, the Dean’s List be completed at Porterville College prior to granting of credit or the Limited (Part-Time) Dean’s List. under this program. To qualify for one of the honors lists, the student must have earned the following grade point average and grade points in classes where a letter grade is assigned: Plagiarism and Cheating Honors Designation Definition of Plagiarism President’s Honor List Criteria: Semester GPA of 3.5 with Plagiarism is defined as the act of using the ideas or work of a minimum of 42 grade points and enrolled full-time (12 another person or persons as if they were one’s own, without credits). giving credit to the source. Such an act is not plagiarism Dean’s Honor List Criteria: Semester GPA of 3.0 with a if it is ascertained that the ideas were arrived at through minimum of 36 grade points. independent reasoning or logic or where the thought or idea is common knowledge. Limited (Part-Time) Dean’s Honor List Criteria: Semester GPA of 3.0 with a minimum of 18 grade points. Acknowledgment of an original author or source must be made through appropriate references, i.e., quotation marks, Honors Recognition at Commencement footnotes, or commentary. Examples of plagiarism include, Students who have completed at least 60 units in degree but are not limited to, the following: the submission of a applicable letter-graded courses with at least 12 of those units work, whether in part or in whole, completed by another, at Porterville College, and who have earned a cumulative failure to give credit for ideas, statements, facts or conclusions grade point average of 3.5 or higher will be identified in the which rightfully belong to another; in written work, failure Graduation Programs and recognized at the Commencement to use quotation marks when quoting directly from another, Ceremonies as “Honors Graduate”. whether it be a paragraph, a sentence, or even part thereof; close and lengthy paraphrasing of another’s writing or programming. A student who is in doubt about the extent Student Complaint Procedure of acceptable paraphrasing should consult the instructor. Students who contend they have been treated unfairly have Students are cautioned that, in conducting their research, the right, without fear of reprisal, to use a written procedure they should prepare their notes by (a) either quoting material in their attempt to right an alleged wrong. The Vice President exactly (using quotation marks) at the time they take notes Student Services, or designee, shall be responsible for the from a source; or (b) departing completely from the language administration of the student complaint policy. Student used in the source, putting the material into their own words. complaints are processed according to Kern Community In this way, when the material is used in the paper or project, College District (KCCD) Board Policy, procedures 4F10 (a the student can avoid plagiarism resulting from verbatim and b). A copy of the complaint procedures is available in use of notes. Both quoted and paraphrased materials must the office of the Vice President, Student Services (AC-126) or be given proper citations. they can be found on the KCCD website at www.kccd.edu. 36 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND STANDARDS

The Student Complaint Procedures are established so that • To the Accrediting Commission for Community and students can resolve difficulties/problems they encounter Junior Colleges (ACCJC) at http://www.accjc.org/ ACADEMIC INFORMATION & STANDARDS in College-related activities. Student complaints are taken complaint-process if your complaint is associated with seriously; therefore, the complaint must be of a compelling, the institution’s compliance with academic program substantive, and verifiable nature. Repeated filings of the quality and accrediting standards. ACCJC is the agency same complaint, filings of a frivolous nature, or capricious that accredits the academic programs of the California complaints against school personnel will be considered Community Colleges. abuse of the student conduct and/or complaint process. Such • To the CCC Chancellor’s Office by completing the INFORMATION repeated filings will be referred to the College President for web form hereif your complaint does not concern a decision. CCC’s compliance with academic program quality and The procedure students must follow in filing complaints accrediting standards. is outlined in Procedure 4F10(a) of the Kern Community Nothing in this disclosure should be construed to limit any College Board Policy manual. right that you may have to take civil or criminal legal action These procedures apply to student complaints such as: to resolve your complaints. Assignment of grades (See Policy 4C3C for final grade changes) Traffic and Parking Regulations • Course content • Access to classes General Regulations • Verbal or physical abuse by faculty, staff, or students Students must purchase a parking permit to park on the • Faculty Member refusal to confer with student(s) Porterville College campus. Parking permits must be • Harassment purchased online at www.permitsales.net/PortervilleCollege. edu. One-day parking permits can be purchased at the These procedures do not apply to student complaints which Business Office or Information Center for $1.00. involve: • Discrimination (see Policy 11C4) Students possessing a valid State Disabled Person Placard and/or temporary campus disabled parking permit do not • Sexual Harassment (See Policy 11C2) require a parking permit. Those students may park anywhere The College President will determine and publicize which parking is permitted or disabled parking stall on campus. administrative office will receive and administer the following issues: Parking permits are valid only when displayed in the proper manner in/on the vehicle. Proper posting of permits is as • Student complaints follows: • Complaints related to discrimination (See Policy 11C4) • Posted on the drivers side, lower left side of the windshield. • Complaints related to sexual harassment (See Policy 11C2) Parking on the Porterville College campus is in marked Any party to a complaint may be represented by one (1) parking slots. Vehicles must be parked face forward, within person on the College staff or student body. the two painted lines and not over the front painted limit line. Filing of complaints against any party is a serious Limited time (30 minutes) visitor parking is provided at the undertaking. Prior to filing a written complaint, and within front of the college. Porterville College staff and/or students ten (10) instructional days of the incident leading to the are NOT visitors or guests. Guests/visitors using limited- complaint, the student(s) should contact the staff member time parking do not require parking permits. involved in an attempt to resolve the issue. If this attempt In case of extended visits, guest/visitor parking permits may is not feasible or does not resolve the problem, the student(s) be obtained at the Information Desk in the Academic Center. may initiate Level I action. Complaints may not be filed after The completed guest/visitor parking permit shall be placed ninety (90) instructional days from the date of the incident in plain view atop the left side of the dash. leading to the complaint. All parking permits are the responsibility of the holder Notices sent to the last address available in the records of and/or purchaser and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. the College and deposited in the United States mail, postage Report lost/stolen permits to campus security and complete prepaid, shall be presumed to have been received and read. an incident report, available from campus security or the Most complaints, grievances or disciplinary matters should Information Desk. be resolved at the campus level. This is the quickest and most No person shall drive, park or leave standing any motor successful way of resolving issues involving a California vehicle, motorcycle, moped or motor-driven cycle upon any Community College (CCC). You are encouraged to work area not designated for motor vehicle use including any lawn, through the campus complaint process first before escalating athletic field, practice area, or sidewalk. issues to any of the following resources. Issues that are not resolved at the campus level may be presented: Read and obey all traffic and parking signs and markings. 37 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND STANDARDS

Anyone receiving a citation is allowed to file an appeal is accepted as comparable to or in lieu of coursework at the contesting the action. Information is listed on the back of the “receiving” institution (e.g. community college). citation. The decision from a written appeal is final. For a current list of articulated courses, check the college Minimum fine for citations issued is $25.00. website or contact the Career and Technical Education Program Manager at (559) 791-2282. Parking Defined: To park or leave standing any type vehicle, whether occupied or not, other than for the purpose of, or while actually engaged in, loading or unloading passengers and/or equipment. Vehicles shall not be parked or left standing, even though occupied by driver and/or passenger in a loading zone, disabled zone, limited-time zone or any other limited or restricted parking zone, other than that time specified by sign and/or curb markings, or areas not designed for use.

Parking Zones • Orange Curbed Zone: District parking zone for “E” (exempt) district vehicles only. • Yellow Curbed Zone: Reserved for the exclusive use of public carriers and/or school buses. • Yellow Posted Zone: Reserved for the exclusive use ACADEMIC INFORMATION & STANDARDS ACADEMIC INFORMATION of district vehicles; loading/unloading passengers (3 minutes); loading/unloading of materials only (30 minutes maximum). May be used by employees, students, visitors and/or vendors. • Green Zone: For the exclusive use of guests and visitors only, limited to 30 minutes. Other special parking permits may be requested at the Office of Admissions and Records. • Red Zone: No parking any time – tow away zone. • Blue Zone: Reserved for the exclusive use of disabled parking.

Security Department Emergency...... (559) 791-2200 a nd/or ...... call 911 Campus security...... (559) 791-2440 Traffic citations/appeals...... On back of citation

2+2 Articulation Programs

Articulation Articulation is the process of evaluating courses to determine whether course-work completed at a high school/ROCP/ Adult School will meet the requirements at a community college for the purpose of awarding college credit. It is a planned process linking educational institutions and experiences to assist students in making a smooth transition from one level of education to another without experiencing delays or duplication in learning.

Articulation Agreement An articulation agreement is a formal, written and published document that describes which coursework from the “sending” institution (e.g. high school/RPCP/Adult school

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AP (ADVANCED PLACEMENT) TEST SCORES ACADEMIC INFORMATION & STANDARDS • Use of AP Test Scores for PC Credit and GE determined by PC policy. Use of AP Test Scores for IGETC determined by PC and IGETC Policy. • Use of AP test Scores for CSU GE Certification determined by CSU Policy.

Subject Scores PC Course Credits PC GE Area IGETC Area CSU Area

5 INFORMATION Biology 3, 4, 5 BIOL P110 4 E (Biological B-2, B-3 Science)

Calculus AB 3, 4, 5 MATH P103 4 D, I 2 B-4 Calculus BC 3 Math P103 4 D, I 2 B-4

Math P103 & Math Calculus BC 4, 5 8 D, I 2 B-4 104

English Language & Literature 3, 4, 5 ENG P101A 4 B 1 A-2

English Language & Composition 3, 4, 5 ENGL P101A 4 B 1 A-2

European History 3, 4, 5 HIST P105 3 H 3, 4 C-2, D-6

Government & Politics: 3, 4, 5 POLS P102 3 G 4 D-8 Comparative

Government & Politics: 3, 4, 5 POLS P101 3 G 4 D-8 United States Human Geography 3, 4, 5 GEOG P113 3 H 4 D-5 Macroeconomics 3, 4, 5 ECON P102 3 H 4 D-2 Microeconomics 3, 4, 5 ECON P101 3 H 4 D-2

PHYS 102A & PHYS 5 (Phys Physics B 3, 4, 5 8 D, F B-1, B-3 P102B Science)

5 (Phys Physics C Mechanics 3, 4, 5 PHYS P104A 4 D, F B-1, B-3 Science)

Psychology 3, 4, 5 PSYC P101A 3 H 4 D-9 Spanish Language 3, 4, 5 SPAN P102 5 L 6 C-2 Statistics 3, 4, 5 MATH P122 4 D, I 2 B-4

United States History 3, 4, 5 HIST P117 or P118 3 H G 4 D-6

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Graduation and General Education

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Certificates and Degrees Offered at the application deadlines and degree evaluation process or Porterville College check online under commencement for further information on graduating. Admissions will contact students regarding Students have many different goals in mind when they “Degree Evaluation Petitions” using the students Gmail enroll at Porterville College. Some plan to earn a certificate to account. enhance their job skills while others want to earn a two-year degree and/or transfer to a four-year university. Porterville College offers the following certificate and degree programs: Commencement Ceremony • Associate in Arts for Transfer and Associate in Science Commencement ceremony is held only once a year in May. In for Transfer degrees are intended for students who order to participate in commencement, students must have plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major completed and/or be enrolled into all of the requirements at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees that will complete their degree. are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. • Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees can Philosophy of General Education for the be used to obtain necessary skills for a range of possible Associate Degree careers or they may be used to transfer to a four-year institution. The faculty and administration at Porterville College • Certificates of Achievement are awarded to students who recognize that the associate degree is a valuable and unique complete formal instructional programs of at least 18 units college degree which includes courses and requirements that designed to prepare them for a specific field or endeavor. may be different from or are not available at upper division institutions. Therefore, the general education component of

GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION AND GENERAL GRADUATION • Job Skills Certificates are awarded upon the satisfactory the associate degree requirements emphasizes the special completion of coursework (less than 18 units) in a specific needs of the students of this community who may be area of study. Job Skill Certificates are not included on terminating formal education for a time with the associate transcripts. degree. In keeping with the general philosophy of Porterville Associate Degrees for Transfer College, general education for the associate degree stresses California Community Colleges are offering associate the educational process to enhance the intellectual potential degrees for transfer to the CSU. These may include Associate and personal worth of all students. Each student is assisted in Arts (AA-T) or Associate in Science (AS-T) degrees. These in developing the skills necessary to achieve personal goals degrees are designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU and acquire the knowledge and attitudes essential for a self- major and baccalaureate degree. California Community fulfilling, satisfying life. It reflects the conviction that those College students who are awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree individuals who qualify for an associate degree must have are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in an awareness of certain basic principles and concepts shared the CSU system and given priority admission consideration by various disciplines. to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed A core program of essential skills is required of all students similar to their community college major. This priority does completing the general education requirements for the not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. associate degree. These skills, required of a productive and Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able educated member of society, include: being able to read, to complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit write and speak clearly and correctly and use mathematics baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. effectively. To view the most current list of Porterville College Associate In addition to the core skills, certain other knowledge is Degrees for Transfer and to find out which CSU campuses essential to an informed member of society. This knowledge accept each degree, please see a counselor. Current and includes: the methods of scientific inquiry and evaluation of prospective community college students are encouraged to the physical and biological environment; an understanding meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer of the political structure of government required of a citizen; and to develop an educational plan that best meets their methods of inquiry and critical thinking; an ability to fully goals and needs. appreciate and constructively use artistic expression, cultural activities and aesthetic values; to be computer literate; and to be a wise consumer; to acknowledge the value of diversity Applying for Graduation in other cultures and societies; to achieve good physical and mental health; and to be aware of ethical and moral Students must complete a “Degree Evaluation Petition” to constraints placed on society and the individual. begin the formal process of applying for graduation. These petitions are available online at www.portervillecollege.edu. Finally, there is the need for the student to integrate this Although the filing periods change from term to term, the core of knowledge to improve self-understanding, to think deadline for applying to graduate is generally around the logically, weigh evidence, evaluate facts and ideas critically, middle of the term prior to the term in which you plan to and to comprehend the difficulty of finding simple answers complete your degree. You should see a counselor regarding to complex problems. 42 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION

Porterville College General Education Pattern 2015-2016 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Additional Campus Graduation Requirements • An Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree is In addition to the major and general education requirements awarded to those who complete a minimum of sixty (60) indicated above, you must also complete the following credits in associate degree level courses with at least a 2.0 campus graduation requirements: Education (PC general cumulative grade point average. education checklist); Multicultural Studies (PC general • A minimum of twelve (12) credits must be earned in education checklist); and three credits of Health Education/ INFORMATION residence at this institution. P.E. activity courses. Taking additional campus graduation requirements do not apply to students completing an • At least 18 units must be completed in a major and all Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science major requirements must be completed with a A, B, C or for Transfer (AS-T) degree. P. A “P” (pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the AA-T or AS-T major. • Competency Requirements: Requirements for the Associate in Arts for a. Completion of English P101A with a minimum transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for grade of “C”. b. Completion of Intermediate Algebra with a transfer (AS-T) Degrees minimum grade of “C”. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill • In order to receive a degree, students must submit the 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections Degree Evaluation petition. 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an “associate degree for transfer”, Requirements for the Associate in Arts (AA) a newly established variation of the associate degrees and the Associate in Science (AS) Degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate Degree requirements include the following: courses in your in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who major, one of the three general education patterns, and plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at additional campus graduation requirements as follows. a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T Combine these areas and, if necessary, elective courses must or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but equal 60 total credits with a minimum total grade point not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn one of average of 2.0 in order to graduate. these degrees, students must complete a minimum of 60 required semester units of CSU transferable coursework Major Requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T or AS-T will be required The courses required for your major are listed in the college to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a catalog. You are encouraged to download a catalog from the bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high- Porterville College web site the first term you enroll and unit” major). This degree may not be the best option for keep this throughout your education at Porterville College. students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. General Education Patterns Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree. Taking additional campus graduation There are three general education patterns you may select requirements do not apply to students completing an from to complete your requirements. Your specific academic Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science goal will determine which one of these checklists to follow. for Transfer (AS-T) degree. The table below will help you decide which checklist is more appropriate for you: Dual Degrees/Majors: If you are... You should follow... Credits used to satisfy the major requirements in one degree/ Not planning to transfer after The PC General Education major cannot be used to satisfy a major requirement in the degree completion Checklist other degree/major.

Planning to transfer to a Either the CSU General Program Learning Outcomes: Communications: Students will California State University Education Breadth or the read, write, speak and listen effectively; Critical Thinking: (CSU) after degree completion IGETC checklists Students will think independently, creatively, and critically so they can make informed and logical judgements of the Planning to transfer to a The IGETC checklist. arguments of others, arrive at reasoned and meaningful University of California (UC), arguments and positions, and formulate and apply ideas California State University to new contexts; Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning: (CSU) or independent college after completing your degree Students will understand and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods; Technology, Information 43 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION

Literacy and Information Competency: Students will • Completion of the Psychiatric Technology or Vocational effectively use multiple formats, including print, computer Nursing Program and emerging technologies, to locate, access, analyze, F. Physical Science (3 units) evaluate and utilize information that facilitates learning and critical inquire; Social and Cultural Understating and Ethical • Agriculture P106 Development: Students will understand and be prepared to • Astronomy P101 actively participate as informed and responsible citizens in • Chemistry P101A political, social, cultural and environmental matters, both • Chemistry P101B locally and globally; Personal Development: Students will • Chemistry P106 have the ability to adapt to change, learn effectively, establish • Earth Science P110 a framework for aesthetic responsiveness, enhance wellness, and set personal and professional goals. • Earth Science P114/Geography P114 • Geology P110 GENERAL EDUCATION CHECKLIST- • Physical Science P112 A .A ./A .S . • Physics P102A • Physics P102B Select ONE COURSE from each of the following areas: • Physics P104A A. Education (1 unit) • Physics P104B • Education P101 (suggested to be taken during the first G. History/Political Science (3 units) year of enrollment) • History P117 • Education P102 • History P118 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION AND GENERAL GRADUATION • Education P107 • Political Science P101 • Interdisciplinary Studies P152 • Political Science P102 • Nursing P100 • Political Science P103 All courses in Areas B, C, and D must be completed with a • AP – American Government grade of “C” or higher. • AP – American History B. Writing (4 units) H. Social/Behavioral Science (3 units) • English P101A • Administration of Justice P111 • AP – English Composition • Administration of Justice P123 • AP – English Language and Composition • Agriculture P102 C. Communication (3 units) • Anthropology P102 • Administration of Justice P109 • Anthropology P103 • Agriculture P103 • Anthropology P105 • Marketing P124 • Anthropology P107 • Communication P101 • Child Development P223 • Communication P102 • Economics P101 • Communication P105 • Economics P102 D. Mathematics (3 units) • Geography P113 • Any college-level mathematics course numbered P051 • History P104 or P101-P299 • History P105 • Physics P102A, P102B, P104A, P104B, Chemistry P101A, • History P107 P101B or P106 • History P109 • AP-Calculus BC • Human Services P120 • Business Administration • Psychology P101A E. Biological Science (3 units) • Psychology P110 • Agriculture P131 • Psychology P133 • Anatomy P110 • Psychology P223 • Anthropology P101 • Sociology P101 • Biology P105 • Sociology P102 • Biology P106 • Sociology P120 • Biology P110/P101/10 • Sociology P121 • Microbiology P106 • Sociology P127 • Physiology P101 • AP-European History

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• AP-Macroeconomics • English P102 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION • AP-Microeconomics • English P103 I. Analytical Thinking (3 units) • English P104 • Agriculture P104 • English P113 • Business Administration P150 • English P115 • Business Administration P160 • English P116 • English P118 • Communication P105 INFORMATION • Information Systems P001 • English P119 • Information Systems P100 • English P130 • Philosophy P107 • English P140 • Philosophy P110 • English P141 • Any mathematics course numbered P101 through P299 • History P101 • Completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program • History P102 J. Multicultural Studies (3 units) • Music P109 • Administration of Justice P107 • Music P110 • Anthropology P105 • Music P111 • Anthropology P107 • Music P112 • Child Development P117 • Music P117 • Communication P106 • Philosophy P106 • Education P105 • Philosophy P108 • English P112 • Philosophy P109 • English P113 • Philosophy P110 • English P117 • Philosophy P112 • Ethnic Studies P120 • Philosophy P113 • Health Careers P110 • AP Spanish Language • History P101 • One semester transfer level foreign Language • History P102 • History P108 Testing Programs • History P109 Some four-year transfer institutions require either the • History P119 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College • History P120 Testing (ACT) program. • History P121 • History P123 Students should contact the transfer institution for information regarding the administration of the SAT and • Human Services P105 ACT. • Sociology P120 • Sociology P121 • Sociology P127 Pass Along Certification • Completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program Students who transfer credits from another California K. Health/Physical Education (3 units) community college often want to “pass along” the general • Health Education P112 education certifications that they have earned. Any California community college may certify such coursework from • Any PE activity course another California community college, from an independent • Completion of the Psychiatric Technology, Vocational institution that participates in certifying general education Nursing, or Associate Degree Nursing Program coursework to the California State Universities, or from a L. Humanities (1 unit) CSU campus. This can be done only if the courses are on • Art P101 the approved certification list at the college where they were • Art P113 completed. Such courses will be certified in the General Education Breadth areas that are shown on the official • Art P114 certification list for the institution at which the courses • Communication P170 were taken. All official transcripts from those colleges • Drama P101 attended need to be submitted to Porterville College before • Drama P102 certification. In addition, pass along certifications require • English P101B the completion of 24 credits at Porterville College. No 45 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION

certification will be completed for out-of-state or foreign complete these courses by the end of the Spring semester institutions. before they transfer. Some schools require students to complete them earlier if they are considering a Transfer Admission Guarantee. Transfer Information Colleges and universities prescribe their own standards of Transfer to Private College or University eligibility for transfer. Students expecting to transfer after one or more semesters at Porterville College should be Students planning to transfer to private colleges or careful to check admission requirements. Major preparation universities should consult the catalog of the college to which is essential to be a competitive transfer student. Consult they plan to transfer for specific lower division requirements ASSIST (www. assist.org) to determine which PC courses will which may be completed at Porterville College. For assistance prepare you for your transfer major. A maximum of 70 units in planning a transfer program to private institutions, taken at a community college will be applied towards the students should see their PC counselor. total number of units required for a BA/BS. Any additional transferable units will satisfy subject area requirements but not unit credit. ASSIST ASSIST is an online student-transfer information system that Transfer to the California State University can be accessed at www.assist.org. It describes how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the Minimum Admission Requirements: official repository of articulation for California’s public

GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION AND GENERAL GRADUATION • At least 60 CSU transferable units and 2.0 GPA colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and • One course from each of the following areas completed up-to-date information about student transfer in California. with a grade of “C” or higher: Oral communication, written communication, critical thinking, and mathematics • 30 units of general education courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher in each course A small number of transfer students will enter as lower- division transfer students (with fewer than 60 units). Many CSU campuses do not accept lower-division transfers. Consult your PC counselor if you are interested in lower- division transfer eligibility. Completion of IGETC or CSU General Education Breadth is recommended for most students. IGETC/CSU GE-Breadth certification will permit the students to transfer without the need to take additional lower-division general education courses after transferring. Make sure to complete transfer- level English and Mathematics courses as soon as possible. Most schools require that students complete these courses by the end of the Spring semester before they transfer.

Transfer to University of California

Minimum Admission Requirements: • At least 60 UC transferable units and 2.4 GPA • Two courses in English composition • One course in mathematics • Four courses from at least two of the following disciplines: Art and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences. Completion of IGETC is recommended for most students. IGETC certification will permit students to transfer without the need to take additional lower-division general education courses after transferring. Make sure to complete transfer-level English and Mathematics courses as soon as possible. All schools require that students

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• Mathematics P104 (4)

CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Mathematics P122 (4) • Mathematics P205 (4) A. Written and Oral Communication and Critical • Mathematics P206 (4) Thinking All courses in Area B-4 must be completed with grades of (Minimum of nine semester credits)–Select one course from “C” or higher. each of the following subdivisions. (A course may meet only INFORMATION one area/subdivision requirement.) C. Arts and Humanities A-1. Oral Communication Three courses/nine semester credits, at least one course in the Arts and one course in the Humanities. (A course may • Communication P101 (3) meet only one area/subdivision requirement) • Communication P102 (3) C-1. Arts (Art, Drama, Music, Theater) A-2. Written Communication • Art P101 (3) • English P101A (4) • Art P113 (3) A-3. Critical Thinking • ART P114 (3) • Communication P105 (3) • Drama P101 (3) • English P101B (4) • Drama P102 (3) • Philosophy P107 (3) • Music P110 (3) All courses in Area A must be completed with grades of “C” • Music P111 (3) or higher. • Music P112 (3) B. Natural Science and Mathematics • Music P117 (1) (Minimum of nine semester credits) – Select one course in the C-2. Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, Foreign Physical Sciences, one course in Biological Sciences and one Languages) course in Mathematics. At lease one course in B-1 or B-2 must • American Sign Language P101 (4) be a laboratory course. These are indicated by asterisks [*]. • American Sign Language P102 (4) (A course may meet only one area/subdivision requirement.) • Anthropology P102 (3) B-1. Physical Science • English P101B (4) • Agriculture P106 (3)* • English P102 (3) • Astronomy P101 (4)* • English P103 (3) • Chemistry P101A (5)* • English P104 (3) • Chemistry P106 (4)* • English P112 (3)** • Earth Science P110 (4)* • English P113 (3)** • Geology P110 (4)* • English P115 (3) • Physical Science P112 (4)* • English P116 (3) • Physics P102A (4)* • English P117 (3)** • Physics P104A (4)* • English P118 (3)** B-2. Biological Sciences • English P119 (3) • Agriculture P131 (3) • English P130 (3) • Anatomy P110 (4)* • English P140 (3) • Anthropology P101 (3) • History P101 (3) • Biology P105 (5)* • History P102 (3) • Biology P106 (5)* • History P104 (3) • Biology P110 (4)* • History P105 (3) • Microbiology P106 (5)* • History P108 (3)** • Physiology P101 (5)* • History P120 (3)** B-4. Mathematical Concepts, Quantitative Reasoning • History P121 (3)** and Applications. • Philosophy P106 (3) • Business Administration P150 (3) • Philosophy P108 (3) • Mathematics P101 (5) • Philosophy P109 (3) • Mathematics P102 (5) • Philosophy P110 (3) • Mathematics P103 (4) • Philosophy P112 (3) • Philosophy P113 (3)** 47 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION

• Spanish P101 (5) • History P121 (3)** • Spanish P102 (5) • History P123 (3)** • Spanish P103 (5) D-7. Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science • Spanish P104 (5) • Communication P106 (3)** **Course meets Multicultural Studies requirement • Human Services P120 (3) D. Social, Political, Economic Institutions and • Sociology P120 (3)** Behavior, Historical Background • Sociology P121 (3)** (Minimum of nine semester credits)–Select three courses in D-8. Political Science, Government, and Legal at least two subdivisions. (A course may meet only one area/ Institutions subdivision requirement.) Graduation from a CSU requires completion of History P117/17A or P118/17B and Political • Political Science P101 (3) Science P101/1. • Political Science P102 (3) • Political Science P103 (3) D-1. Anthropology and Archaeology D-9. Psychology • Anthropology P101 (3) • Anthropology P102 (3) • Child Development P223 (3) • Anthropology P103 (3) • Psychology P101A (3) • Anthropology P105 (3)** • Psychology P126 (3) • Anthropology P107 (3)** • Psychology P133 (3) • Psychology P223 (3) D-2. Economics

GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION AND GENERAL GRADUATION D-10. Sociology and Criminology • Agriculture P102 (3) • Economics P101 (3) • Administration of Justice P107 (3)** • Economics P102 (3) • Administration of Justice P121 (3) • Administration of Justice P123 (3) D-3. Multicultural Studies • Ethnic Studies P120 (3)** • Anthropology P105 (3)** • Sociology P101 (3) • Communication P106 (3)** • Sociology P102 (3) • History P108 (3)** • Sociology P120 (3)** • History P119 (3)** • History P120 (3)** **Course meets Multicultural Studies requirement • History P121 (3)** E. Understanding and Self-Development • History P123 (3)** (Minimum of three semester credits) – Select one course • Sociology P120 (3)** from the following subdivision. (A course may meet only • Sociology P121 (3)** one area/subdivision requirement.) D-4. Gender Studies E-1. Integrated Organism • Sociology P127 (3)** • Anthropology P101 (3) D-5. Geography • Anthropology P102 (3) • Earth Science P114 (3) • Communication P102 (3) • Geography P113 (3) • Health Education P112 (3) • Geography P114 (3) • Philosophy P112 (3) D-6. History • Physiology P101 (5) • Anthropology P103 (3) • Psychology P101A (3) • History P101 (3) • Psychology P126 (3) • History P102 (3) • Sociology P121 (3)** • History P104 (3) F. Additional Porterville College Graduation • History P105 (3) Requirements • History P107 (3) (Not part of CSU Breadth Requirement). Not required for • History P108 (3)** AA-T or AS-T. • History P109 (3)** • Education P101/P102/P107/P108 • History P117 (3) • Interdisciplinary Studies P152 • History P118 (3) • Multicultural Studies • History P119 (3)** • Nursing P100 • History P120 (3)** • HLED P112/PE Activity Course (3) 48 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION

Goal: Transfer to a California State University (CSU) after GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION completing the degree.

Checklist: Follow either the CSU General Education Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) checklist. INFORMATION

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INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION • English P116 TRANSFER CURRICULUM • English P118 • English P119 IGETC is a general education program which community • English P130 college transfer students may use to fulfill lower-division general education requirements in either the UC or CSU • History P101** systems. • History P102** • History P104 Students pursuing majors that require extensive lower- division preparation may not find completing the IGETC • History P105 option advantageous. Biology, Engineering and Liberal • History P120** Studies are examples of these majors. Please consult with • History P121** an academic advisor. • Philosophy P106 All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. • Philosophy P108 A course may meet only one area of IGETC. • Philosophy P109 • Philosophy P110 Area 1 – English Communication • Philosophy P113** Three courses/nine semester units (two courses/six units • Spanish P103 for UC). • Spanish P104 • English P101A **Course meets Multicultural Studies requirement. • English P101B GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION AND GENERAL GRADUATION • Communication P101 (Not required for UC) Area 4 – Social and Behavioral Sciences Area 2 – Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Three courses/nine semester units. Select courses from at Reasoning least two disciplines. One course/three semester units: • Administration of Justice P107 • Agriculture P102 • Business Administration P150 • Anthropology P103 • Mathematics P102 • Anthropology P105** • Mathematics P103 • Anthropology P107** • Mathematics P104 • Communication P106** • Mathematics P122 • Earth Science P114 • Mathematics P205 • Economics P101 • Mathematics P206 • Economics P102 Area 3 – Arts and Humanities • Ethnic Studies P120** • Geography P113 Three courses/nine semester units- Select at least one course in the Arts and one course in the Humanities. • Geography P114 • History P101** Arts: • History P102** • Art P101 • History P104 • Art P113 • History P105 • Art P114 • History P107 • Drama P101 • History P108** • Drama P102 • History P109** • Music P110 • History P117 • Music P111 • History P118 • Music P112 • History P119** Humanities: • History P120** • Anthropology P102 • History P121 ** • English P102 • History P123** • English P103 • Political Science P101 • English P104 • Political Science P102 • English P112** • Political Science P103 • English P115 • Psychology P101A

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• Psychology P133 GRADUATION AND GENERAL EDUCATION • Sociology P101 Group 2: • Sociology P102 • History P117 • Sociology P120** • History P118 • Sociology P127** Additional Porterville College Graduation **Course meets Multicultural Studies requirement. Requirements (Not part of IGETC).

Not required for AA-T or AS-T. INFORMATION Area 5 – Physical and Biological Sciences Two courses/seven-nine semester units. Select one Physical • Muliticultural Studies Education P101/P102/107 Science course, one Biological Science course; one course Interdisciplinary Studies P152/ Health Careers must include a laboratory. P110/ Nursing P100 Physical Sciences: • HLED 112/PE Activity Course (3 Units) • Astronomy P101* • Chemistry P101A* Goal: Transfer to a University of California (UC) California • Chemistry P101B * State University (CSU) or independent college after • Chemistry P106* completing the degree. • Earth Science P110* • Geology P110* Checklist: Follow the IGETC checklist. • Physical Science P112* • Physic s P102A* • Physics P102B* • Physic s P104A* • Physics P104B* Biological Sciences: • Anatomy P110* • Anthropology P101 • Biology P105* • Biology P106* • Biology P110* • Microbiology P106* • Physiology P101*

*Course meets laboratory requirement

Language other than English (UC requirement only) Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school or one semester of college study in the same language. • American Sign Language P101 • American Sign Language P102 • Spanish P101 • Spanish P102 • Spanish P103 • Spanish P104

CSU Graduation Requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals (Not part of IGETC; may be completed prior to transfer). Six units, one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. Group 1: • Political Science P101

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52 PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATES & DEGREES PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES INFORMATION

Programs, Certificates and Degrees

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PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATES AND Child Development Associate Teacher Certif (CA) DEGREES Child Development Teacher Permit (CA) Communication Studies (AA-T. CA) Listed below are Job Skills Certificates, Certificates of *Communication Studies (CA) is not approved for Achievement and Degree Programs which Porterville Title IV aid College currently offers. Suggested paths of study that may EMT-Basic (JSC) be found in the catalog are indicated by (JSC), (CA), (AA), *EMT-Basic (JSC) is not approved for Title IV aid (AS), (AA-T), or (AS-T). English (AA, AA-T)) JSC Job Skills Certificate Entrepreneurial (CA) CA Certificate of Achievement Fire Technology Structural Fire Fighter (CA) AA Associate in Arts Degree History (AA-T) AS Associate in Science Degree Human Services (CA) AA-T Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Information Systems (AA, CA) AS-T Associate in Science for Transfer Degree Industrial Maintenance (CA) Industrial Technology (JSC) Job Skills Certificates (JSC) (less than 18 units) document *Industrial Technology (JSC) is not approved for Title the satisfactory completion of training in a specific area of IV aid study. Job Skills Certificates are not posted to transcripts Liberal Arts (AA) and are not approved for Title IV aid. Mathematics (AS-T) Certificates of Achievement (CA) is any credit certificate that Nursing PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATES may appear by name on a students transcripts. Associate Degree Nursing (AS) • (18 units of study or more) degree-applicable credit LVN to ADN (AS) coursework are awarded for the completion of a formal Psychiatric Technology (CA) instructional program which designed to give the learner Vocational Nursing (CA) skills, knowledge, and aptitudes for a specific field or Philosophy (AA-T) endeavor. Some Certificate of Achievements may not Political Science (AA-T) be approved for Title IV aid. Power Technician Utility Worker (CA) • (12 units of study or more) degree-applicable credit *Power Technician Utility Worker (CA) is pending coursework that represents a well-defined pattern Title IV aid approval of learning experiences designed to develop certain Social Science (AA) capabilities that may be oriented to career or general Solar Sales (JSC) education. Some low unit Certificate of Achievements *Solar Sales (JSC) is not approved for may not be approved for Title IV aid. Title IV aid To qualify for a Certificate of Achievement (CA), the student Wildland Firefighter (JSC) must complete all required credits with a grade of “C” or *Wildland Firefighter (JSC) is not approved for higher in each course. Certificate of Achievements (CA) that Title IV aid require a grade of “B” or higher are specified in the program. Associate Degrees (AA, AS, AA-T, AS-T) are intended for employment preparation, transfer to a four-year institution, or academic achievement. Associate Degrees will appear on students transcripts. Courses taken at other accredited institutions of higher education are accepted towards the certificate or degree program provided that at least one-half of the credits are taken in residence at Porterville College. Administration of Justice (AS-T, CA) Agriculture: Production (AA) Art Art: Studio (AA-T) Commercial (AA) Biology and Physical Science (AA, AS) Business Business (AA) Business Administration (AS-T) Child Development Child Development (AA)

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Programs of Study

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ASSOCIATE DEGREES In addition to the above “major specific” courses, students must complete the rest of the CSU GE or IGETC pattern requirements. Course “double-dipping” is allowed to satisfy Administration of Justice these areas with courses from the above Major lists. Associate in Science for Transfer Total Overall Units 60 units The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Students are not required to complete additional campus Transfer is designed to prepare students to continue studies course graduation requirements. toward a B.A. or B.S. degree in Administration of Justice or (Effective Fall 2013) for entry-level into a variety of career options. Students who pursue an Administration of Justice degree enjoy a wealth of career options including law enforcement, probation, Agriculture: Production and parole. They work in multiple specialty areas including Associate in Arts detectives, S.W.A.T., narcotics, K-9 handler and motors officer. Students must satisfy both of the following requirements in The Agriculture major is designed for students who are order to earn the Associate in Science in Administration of looking at an Associate Degree from Porterville College as a Justice for Transfer degree: terminal Degree as well as for students transferring to four- PROGRAMS OF STUDY year schools with various Agriculture majors. The required Program Learning Outcomes: By the completion of the classes represent the normal undergraduate core for transfer degree the student will be able to identify the procedures to the CSU system. involved in the justice system from arrest to release; identify how the criminal justice system works as a system; identify Graduates from a four-year school have a wide range of the importance of the inter-cooperation of all three parts of career options including but not limited to: Agriculture the criminal justice system; identify the steps that are taken Business and Agriculture Production areas. from the point of arrest by the police officer to the release of Program Learning Outcomes: Students will understand and the defendant from prison. describe the nature of leadership and the role of the manager 1. Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for as a leader; compare and contrast the role of agriculture transfer to the California State University, including in the economic structure of the country and the world; both of the following: identify the Best Management Practices for sustained a. 40 units from either the Intersegmental General productivity of agricultural production; demonstrate Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the technological competency by using technology effectively California State University General Education- in the business environment or workplace; explain the Breadth Requirements. significance of international cooperation to the success of b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the major as global Agribusiness. determined by the required courses described At least twenty-four (24) units must be completed from the below. following courses: 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Core Courses - 12 units required Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required AGRI P101 - Introduction to Agribusiness 3 units for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade AGRI P102 - Agricultural Economics 3 units for courses in the major. AGRI P103 - Agricultural Sales 3 units AGRI P104 - Computer Applications in Agriculture 3 units List A: Required core courses (6 units) Optional Courses - 12 units ADMJ P102 - Intro. to Administration of Justice 3 units ADMJ P104 - Criminal law 3 units AGRI P105 - Farm Accounting 3 units AGRI P106 - Introduction to Soil Science 3 units List B: Select two of the following courses (6 units) AGRI P107 - Agricultural Marketing 3 units Any course from List A not already chosen 3 units AGRI P110 - Principles of Pesticide Use 3 units ADMJ P105 - Principles/Procedures of the AGRI P117 - Plant Propagation/Production 3 units Justice System 3 units AGRI P131 - Introduction to Plant Science 3 units ADMJ P106 - Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 units AGRI P132 - Agricultural Math 3 units ADMJ P108 - Principles of Investigation 3 units AGRI P133 - Orchard Production and Management 3 units ADMJ P109 - Criminal Justice Communications 3 units AGRI P134 - Vineyard Production and Management3 units ADMJ P111 - Introduction to Behavioral and AGRI P135 - Irrigation Fundamentals 3 units Correctional Science 3 units ADMJ P121 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 units General Education: In addition to completing the major List C: Select two of the following courses 6 units) requirements, students must also complete one general SOCI P101 - The Social World 3 units education pattern: MATH P122 - Intro. to Probability and Statistics 4 units 1. PC General Education Pattern PSYC P101 - General Psychology 3 units 2. IGETC Pattern 56 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

3. CSU General Education Pattern Biological and Physical Science Electives as needed to complete the 60 minimum units to Associate in Science complete the degree. The Associate in Science degree in Biological and Physical Science is suggested for students who plan to continue their studies in the sciences at a four-year university with a goal Biological and Physical Science of obtaining a bachelor’s or higher degree in the sciences or PROGRAMS OF STUDY Associate in Arts a medical related field.

The Associate of Arts degree in Biological and Physical Program Learning Outcomes: Students will apply the scientific INFORMATION Science is suggested for students planning entry into an method to analyze physical and biological processes; use allied health program or a career in the sciences. scientific terminology appropriately; evaluate results from laboratory activities; assess the relationships between Program Learning Outcomes: Students will apply the scientific natural science, human activities and society; identify method to analyze physical and biological processes; use levels of organization within natural systems, and relate to scientific terminology appropriately; draw appropriate biological and/or physical processes; describe the structure conclusions from laboratory activities; identify the and properties of matter, transfer of energy, and the relationships between natural science, human activities relationships between matter and energy within biological and society; identify levels of organization within natural and/or physical systems; explain and apply knowledge of systems and relate to biological and/or physical processes; basic physical, chemical and/or biological processes; apply describe the structure and properties of matter, transfer of the appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to energy, and the relationships between matter and energy analyze and solve problems in physical systems. within biological and/or physical systems; explain basic The Associate in Science degree in Biological and Physical physical, chemical and/or biological processes; select the Science may be awarded to students who complete the appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze Porterville College Graduation Requirements for an physical systems. Associate in Arts degree through any of the three general The Associate of Arts degree in Biological and Physical education patterns (the Porterville College General Education Science may be awarded to students who complete the checklist, CSU General Education Breadth Requirements, or Porterville College graduation requirements for an Associate Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum), of Arts degree through any of the three general educational including major requirements of at least eighteen (18) units in the biological and physical sciences from the following list patterns (the Porterville College General Education (at least one course must be taken from each group): checklist, CSU General Education Breadth Requirements, or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum), Group I - Biological Sciences (5 or more units are including major requirements of at least eighteen (18) units required from this group) in the biological and physical sciences from the following list BIOL P105 - Introductory Biology 5 units (at least one course must be taken from each group): BIOL P106 - Introductory Biology 5 units Group l - Biological Sciences (4 or more units are MICR P106 - Microbiology 5 units required from this group) PHYL P101 - Introductory Physiology 5 units ANAT P110 - Human Anatomy 4 units Group II - Physical Sciences (4 or more units are BIOL P105 - Introductory Biology 5 units required from this group) BIOL P106 - Introductory Biology 5 units CHEM P101A - General Chemistry I 5 units BIOL P110 - Principles of Biology 4 units CHEM P101B - General Chemistry II 5 units BIOL P118 - Nutrition 3 units CHEM P106 - Introduction to Chemical Principles 4 units MICR P106 - Microbiology 5 units PHYS P102A - General College Physics 4 units PHYL P101 - Introductory Physiology 5 units PHYS P102B - General College Physics 4 units PHYS P104A - Physics for Scientists & Engineers 4 units Group II - Physical Sciences (4 or more units are PHYS P104B - Physics for Scientists & Engineers 4 units required from this group) ASTR P101 - Elementary Astronomy 4 units CHEM P101A - General Chemistry I 5 units Business CHEM P101B - General Chemistry II 5 units Associate in Arts CHEM P106 - Introduction to Chemical Principles 4 units Porterville College’s two-year Business degree prepares ERSC P110 - Introduction to Earth Science 4 units a student to work in an exciting and growing field. The GEOL P110 - Introduction to Geology 4 units Business program is a great opportunity for people who PHSC P112 - Physical Science 4 units enjoy performing a variety of tasks and working as part of PHYS P102A - General College Physics 4 units a team. Successful graduates are in great demand and enjoy PHYS P102B - General College Physics 4 units health and life insurance, excellent working conditions and PHYS P104A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4 units other fringe benefits such a modern offices. PHYS P104B - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4 units Graduates have a wide range of career options including: Total to a minimum of 18 combined units business, industry, research, and agriculture. They work 57 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

in multiple-speciality areas including: accounting, finance, world; apply written and verbal communication skills in a marketing, management, human resources, logistics, and business relationship, a teamwork setting or a leadership information systems. position; apply the importance of Ethical behavior in Program Learning Outcomes: Students will analyze business, the business environment; demonstrate technological economic, or financial principles and explain their competency by using technology effectively in the business application to the real-world; apply written and verbal environment or workplace; explain the significance of communication skills in a business relationship, a teamwork international cooperation to the success of global business. setting or a leadership position; apply the importance of ethical behavior in the business environment or workplace; Students must satisfy both of the following requirements explain the significance of international cooperation to the in order to earn the Associate in Science in Business success of global business. Administration for Transfer degree: Required-26 or 27 units from the below courses: Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required BSAD P011 - Business Mathematics 3 units for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade BSAD P132 - Business Communication 3 units for courses in the major. BSAD P140 - Business Law 3 units BSAD P160 - Intro to Entrepreneurship 3 units 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that PROGRAMS OF STUDY OFFT P030 - Human Relations in Business 2 units are eligible for transfer to the California State University, MKTG P124 - Principles of Marketing 3 units including both of the following: ACCT P010 - Practical Accounting 3 units a. 40 units from either the Intersegmental General OR Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the ACCT P110 - Financial Accounting 3 units California State University General Education- Breadth Requirements. BSAD P101 - Intro. to Business 3 units OR b. A minimum of 20 semester units in the major as BSAD P120 - Prin/Management/Organization 3 units determined by the required courses described below. INFS P001 - Intro. to Computers 3 units 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. OR INFS P100 - Introduction to Information Systems 3 units Required Core Courses 15 Credits: ACCT P110 - Financial Accounting 3 units General Education: In addition to completing the major ACCT P120 - Managerial Accounting 3 units requirements, students must also complete one general ECON P101 - Microeconomics 3 units education pattern: ECON P102 - Macroeconomics 3 units 1. PC General Education Pattern BSAD P140 - Business Law 3 units 2. IGETC Pattern 3. CSU General Education Pattern List A: Select one of the following courses: BSAD P150 – Quantitative Methods in Business Electives as needed to complete the 60 minimum units to Decision Making 3 units complete the degree. MATH P122 - Statistics 4 units

Effective Spring 2012. List B: Select two of the following courses: Any course from List A not already chosen Business Administration and Associate in Science for Transfer BSAD P101 - Introduction to Business 3 units OR The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer is designed to prepare students to continue studies BSAD P132 - Business Communications 3 units toward a B.A. or B.S. degree in Business Administration In addition to the above “major specific” courses, students or for entry-level into a variety of career options. Students must complete the rest of the CSU GE or IGETC pattern who pursue a Business Administration degree enjoy requirements. Course “double-dipping” is allowed to satisfy a wealth of career options ranging business, industry, teaching, research, and agriculture. They work in multiple these areas with courses from the above Major lists. specialty areas including: accounting, finance, marketing, management, human resources, logistics, and information Total Overall Units ...... 60 units systems. Students are not required to complete additional campus course Program Learning Outcomes: By the completion of the degree graduation requirements. the student will be able to analyze business, economic, or financial principles and explain their application to the real- Effective Summer 2015 58 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Child Development CGRA P110 - Introduction to Digital Arts 3 units Associate in Arts CMRT P102 - Commercial Layout and Design 2 units CMRT P103 - Illustration 2 units Program Learning Outcomes: Supporting Early Learning and Development; planning and guiding early learning and Electives - 5 units required development; creating and maintaining program policies ART P116 - Introduction to Painting 3 units

and practices; advancing the early childhood profession. ART P117 - Advanced Drawing 2 units PROGRAMS OF STUDY Required Courses: 18 units ART P119 - Advanced Painting 2 units ART P120 - Head Sculpture 2 units INFORMATION CHDV P117 - Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 units ART P121 - Figurative Sculpture 2 units CHDV P119 - Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 units ART P122 - Advanced Figure Drawing 2 units CHDV P122 - Child, Family and Community 3 units ART P124 - Figure Drawing 3 units CHDV P143 - Practicum/Field Experience 3 units CGRA P111 - Digital Graphic Design 3 units CHDV P144 - Introduction to Curriculum 3 units CGRA P112 - Digital Imaging 3 units CHDV P223 - Child Growth and Development 3 units PHOT P101 - Introduction to Photography 3 units General Education: In addition to completing the major PHOT P103 - Advanced Photography 3 units requirements, students must also complete one general education pattern: General Education: In addition to completing the major 1. PC General Education Pattern requirements, students must also complete one general 2. IGETC Pattern education pattern: 3. CSU General Education Pattern 1. PC General Education Pattern Electives as needed to complete the 60 minimum units to 2. IGETC Pattern complete the degree. 3. CSU General Education Pattern Electives as needed to complete the 60 minimum units to complete the degree. Art: Commercial Associate in Arts Effective Summer 2014 The Commercial Art Associate in Arts Degree will prepare students to work in the fields of graphic arts and illustration. Students will learn how to do design layouts Communication Studies in advertising, print, and digital media and will learn to Associate in Arts for Transfer produce illustrations with commercial applications, such as for books and graphic novels, magazines and the web and The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer for advertising, editorial, and technical purposes. The degree program is designed to prepare students to continue studies also prepares students for transfer to a four year university to toward a B.A. degree in Communication Studies or for continue their studies toward earning a B.A. in Commercial entry level into a variety of career options that require Art., Graphic Design, or Illustration. competent and ethical communication skills. Students who pursue advanced Communication degrees enjoy a wealth Program Learning Outcomes: Students will construct an of career options ranging from Public Relations Officer, engaging and dynamic layout by applying the principles of Human Resources Managers, Retail Managers, Politician, design to the concept and components of the project; apply a Lawyers, College Professors, and numerous options in range of approaches to using typography in projects; create Mass Communications such as radio and television. a design or illustration for a specific client or a specific Communication courses focus on how people use messages audience; identify the elements of good storytelling and to generate meaning within and across various contexts, apply these elements to his/her illustrations; identify and cultures, and channels. apply a variety of techniques in drawing, painting, and digital media for the creation of illustrations; describe, Program Learning Outcomes: Construct and deliver a deconstruct, and evaluate contemporary and historical presentation with communicative competence and examples of illustrations and layouts for their purposes confidence; demonstrate the dynamics of effective and use of visual language; generate original solutions to communication in a variety of settings and contexts; visual problems by applying the creative process of research, demonstrate GELO’s for the school. brainstorm, refinement, critique, and finished project; assemble a portfolio of finished paintings, illustrations, and Students must satisfy both of the following requirements graphic designs that exhibit the technical skills and artistic in order to earn the Communication Studies AA-T degree: vision necessary for entry-level work in illustration, and Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required graphic design. for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade Core Classes - 16 units required for courses in the major. ART P103 - Fundamentals of Drawing 3 units 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that ART P106 - 2-D Design 3 units are eligible for transfer to the California State University, ART P114 - Renaissance to Contemp Art History 3 units including both of the following: 59 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Cur- Pope and the Age of Reason 3 units riculum (IGETC) or the California State University OR General Education-Breadth Requirements. ENGL P104 - English Literature: Romantics b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units to the Present 3 units in a Communication Studies coursework. ENGL P130 - Survey of American Literature 3 units 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. An additional nine (9) units must be selected from the Program Requirements: following: Students must complete the following: ENGL P103 - Shakespeare Survey 3 units ENGL P112 - Forms of Literature: Core - 3 units Chicano Literature 3 units COMM P101 - Intro to Public Speaking 3 units ENGL P113– Forms of Literature: Chicano Drama 3 units List A - 6 units ENGL P114 - Greek and Roman Mythology 3 units COMM P102 - Interpersonal Communication 3 units ENGL P115 - Forms of Literature: Women Writers 3 units COMM P105 - Argumentation & Debate 3 units ENGL P116 - Forms of Literature: The Short Story 3 units ENGL P117 - Forms of Literature: American Indian List B - 6 units

PROGRAMS OF STUDY Literature 3 units Any course from List A not used ENGL P118 - The Bible as Literature 3 units COMM P103 - Persuasion 3 units ENGL P119 - Forms of Literature: Poetry 3 units COMM P106 - Intercultural Communication 3 units ENGL P140 - Creative Writing 3 units COMM P170 - Oral Interpretation 3 units ENGL P141 - Magazine Article Writing 3 units List C - 3 units General Education: In addition to completing the major Any course from List A or B not used requirements, students must also complete one general PSYC P101A - General Psychology 3 units education pattern: SOCI P101 - The Social World 3 units ENGL P101B - Argumentative Critical Thinking 1. PC General Education Pattern Through Literature 4 units 2. IGETC Pattern Total Major Units 18 units 3. CSU General Education Pattern In addition to the above “major specific” courses, students Electives as needed to complete the 60 minimum units to must complete the rest of the CSU GE or IGETC pattern complete the degree. requirements. Course “double-dipping” is allowed to satisfy these areas with courses from the above Major lists. English Remaining units must be transfer-level electives to reach a Associate in Arts for Transfer total of 60 units. Total Overall Units 60 units The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer is designed for students planning to transfer to the California State Students are not required to complete additional campus course University or other institutions to continue studies toward graduation requirements. a Bachelor in Arts in English or for other programs that require a foundation of close textual reading, effective English writing, and critical thinking. Students will explore literature from a variety of critical perspectives and will apply their Associate in Arts understanding of history, sociology, and philosophy and Program Learning Outcomes: The student will implement other areas of study to written and spoken language, skills for thinking critically about individual texts; relate particularly texts of artistic and social value. English majors texts to the social, cultural, and historical contexts in which will gain a variety of critical reading, writing, and thinking they were produced; apply research and writing skill to skills that foster a broad understanding of culture, history, create in-depth, scholarly, documented essays; read literary and diversity as well as a sense of the ways reading and works from a variety of genres and determine their literary writing have changed over time. significance; identify and utilize the critical approaches that are most likely to illuminate the meaning of a writing; apply By the completion of the Associate in Arts in English for the nuances of language in both reading and expression. Transfer, students will be able to: To major in English, students must satisfactorily complete Program Learning Outcomes: Implement skills for thinking eighteen (18) units of transfer literature and advanced writing critically about individual texts.; relate texts to the social, classes: cultural, and historical contexts in which they were produced; extend, deepen, and refine research and writing Required: skills, particularly the ability to write correctly documented ENGL P101B - Argumentative Writing and Critical essays; read literary works from a variety of genres and Thinking Through Literature 4 units determine their literary significance; identify and utilize ENGL P102 - English Literature: Beowulf to the critical approaches that are most likely to illuminate the 60 PROGRAMS OF STUDY meaning; apply the nuances of language in both reading requirements. Course “double-dipping” is allowed to satisfy and expression. these areas with courses from the above Major lists. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer is designed Remaining units must be transfer-level electives to reach a for students planning to transfer to the California State total of 60 units. University or other institutions to continue studies toward Total Overall Units 60 units

a Bachelors of Arts in English or for other programs that PROGRAMS OF STUDY Students are not required to complete additional campus course require a foundation of close textual reading, effective graduation requirements. writing, and critical thinking. Students will explore literature INFORMATION from a variety of critical perspectives and will apply their Effective Summer 2015 understanding of history, sociology, and philosophy and other areas of study to written and spoken language, History particularly texts of artistic and social value. English majors Associate in Arts for Transfer will gain a variety of critical reading, writing, and thinking skills that foster a broad understanding of culture, history, The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree is and diversity as well as a sense of the ways reading and designed for students planning to transfer to the California writing have changed over time. State University or other institutions to continue studies toward a B.A. in History or for other programs that require Students must satisfy the following requirements to earn an introductory foundation of the knowledge and skills to the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer: interpret and build understanding of our political, economic, • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that and social past. Students who pursue History degrees at are eligible for transfer to the California State University: transfer institutions establish a foundation for careers in education, law, politics, information management, business, • The Intersegmental General Education Transfer travel, government, and journalism. Additionally, History Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University- students also find success in museum, library, and archival. General Education-Breadth requirements. Students must satisfy the following requirements in order • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in to earn the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree: the major or area of emphasis, as determined by the Program Learning Outcomes: The student will demonstrate community college district. knowledge and understanding of United States, Western • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. and/or World histories through recalling and analyzing significant events, peoples, ideas, individuals, organizations, • A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the and movements involved in the processes of historical change major or area of emphasis. and continuity; critically read topics in history, analyzing primary and secondary sources, identifying problems, Required: theses, arguments, points of view, evidence, and conclusions; ENGL P101B Argumentative Writing and Critical critically communicate in writing and speaking about topics Thinking Through Literature 4 units in history, addressing problems, formulating theses, making LIST A: Choose two courses: (6 units) arguments, analyzing and utilizing supporting evidence, ENGL P130 American Literature 1 3 units and deriving conclusions and assessments. ENGL P131 American Literature 2 3 units Students must also complete, at a minimum, the following: ENGL P102 English Literature: Beowulf to Pope/Age of Reason 3 units 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that ENGL P104 Engl Literature: Romantics to Present 3 units are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: List B: Choose two courses: (6 units) a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Cur- ENGL P140 Creative Writing 3 units riculum (IGETC) or the California State University ENGL P103 Shakespeare Survey 3 units General Education-Breadth Requirements. ENGL P112 Forms of Literature: Chicano Literature 3 units b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units ENGL P113 Forms of Literature: Chicano Drama 3 units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by ENGL P118 The Bible as Literature 3 units the community college district. LIST: An additional three (3) units must be selected 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. from the following: Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required ENGL P115 - Forms of Literature: Women Writers 3 units for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade ENGL P116 - Forms of Literature: The Short Story 3 units for courses in the major. ENGL P119 - Forms of Literature: Poetry 3 units DRMA P101 – Introduction to Theatre 3 units Completion of 18 semester units in History as follows: Major Total: 19 units CORE: Required 6 Credits of US History: In addition to the above “major specific” courses, students HIST P117 - Hist of the US from the Colonial must complete the rest of the CSU GE or IGETC pattern Period to 1877 3 units 61 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

HIST P118 - Hist of the US from 1877 to the Present 3 units INFS P210 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 units List A: Complete 6 Credits INFS P220 - Data Communications and Networking 3 units HIST P101 World History to 1500 3 units Electives (7 units) OR BSAD P101 - Introduction to Business 3 units HIST P104 History of Western Civilization I 3 units INFS P005 - Introduction to Windows 1 unit INFS P010 - Introduction to Word HIST P102 World Hist from 1500 to the Present 3 units Processing (Word) 2 units OR INFS P020 - Introduction to Spreadsheet (Excel) 2 units HIST P105 History of Western Civilization II 3 units INFS P030 - Introduction to Database (Access) 2 units INFS P050 - Introduction to the Internet 1 unit List B: Complete 6 Credits (One 3-Credit course from INFS P052 - Introduction to Web Design 3 units each of the following 2 areas): INFS P055 - Internet Research 2 units Multicultural/Diversity (One course NOT used INFS P056 - Web Page Design Practicum 2 units in List A, OR 3 units HIST P101 - World History to 1500 3 units General Education: In addition to completing the major HIST P102 - World Hist from 1500 to the Present 3 units requirements, students must also complete one general PROGRAMS OF STUDY HIST P108 - Early Latin American History 3 units education pattern: HIST P109 - Modern Latin American History 3 units 1. PC General Education Pattern HIST P119 - Mexican American History 3 units 2. IGETC Pattern HIST P120 - History of the Middle East 3 units 3. CSU General Education Pattern HIST P121 - History of East Asia 3 units HIST P123 - History of Mexico 3 units Electives as needed to complete the 60 minimum units to Other History Course: (LIST A courses OR complete the degree. LIST B course NOT used above), OR History P107 California History 3 units Major Total 18 units Liberal Arts Total Overall Units 60 Units Associate in Arts Students are not required to complete additional campus course graduation requirements. The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an “area of emphasis.” Information Systems This area of emphasis would be an ideal choice for students Associate in Arts who plan to transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC). Students can satisfy general The Information Systems Program is designed for students education requirements plus focus on transferable course who are pursuing a career in the computer and information work that relate to majors at these institutions. Please consult technology field. The Program offers both a certificate with a counselor for information regarding your intended and an Associate Degree as well as prepares students for major at the specific college or university of your choice. transferring to four-year institutions. Program Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate competency in Careers are available in data communications and various areas including: math, English, social science, networking, computer software engineering, database humanities, and natural and physical sciences; apply administration, computer systems analysis and design. written and verbal communication skills in personal and professional environment; describe the importance of a Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate liberal education; apply critical thinking skills. a comprehensive understanding of various types of information systems and their roles in our economy and • Choose either Option A: Porterville College Local General society; exhibit proficiency in using common computer Education Pattern, Option B: CSU General Education hardware, software, and the Internet; design, construct, and Breadth or Option C: IGETC (Intersegmental General troubleshoot computer programs; design, construct, and Education Transfer Curriculum) for the general education implement data communications networks; demonstrate pattern which relates to your educational goal. Completion an understanding of the systems development process and of the Porterville College Local General Education Pattern plan, analyze, design, and implement information systems; DOES NOT prepare a student for transfer. If you are discuss social, ethical, privacy, and security issues involved planning to transfer to a four-year school, depending on in the use of information systems. your transfer goal, you should select Option B or C only. Twenty (20) units required from the following two groups: Please consult with a counselor or educational advisor if you have any question about which option is right for you. Required (13 units) • Complete 18 units in one “Area of Emphasis” from those INFS P100 - Introduction to Information Systems 3 units outlined below. (Note: Where appropriate, courses in INFS P113 - Structured Programming the “Area of Emphasis” may also apply toward general (Visual Basics) 3 units education areas on the general education pattern.) 62 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

• All classes listed below transfer to the CSU system and ENGL P112 - Forms of Lit.: Chicano Literature 3 units courses in BOLD also transfer to the UC system. Please ENGL P113 - Forms of Lit.: Chicano Drama 3 units refer to www.assist.org for articulation agreements and ENGL P114 - Greek and Roman Mythology 3 units transfer details for each course. ENGL P115 - Forms of Lit.: Women Writers 3 units Requirements ENGL P116 - Forms of Lit.: The Short Story 3 units ENGL P117 - Forms of Lit.: American Indian Lit. 3 units

General Education: Porterville College General Education, PROGRAMS OF STUDY ENGL P118 - The Bible as Literature 3 units CSU General Education Breadth or IGETC (31-40 units). ENGL P119

- Forms of Literature: Poetry 3 units INFORMATION Areas of Emphasis: A minimum of 18 units are required ENGL P130 - Survey of American Literature 3 units in one Area of Emphasis listed below. Courses selected ENGL P140 - Creative Writing 3 units may also be used to fulfill GE areas. Refer to each transfer ENGL P141 - Magazine Article Writing 3 units institution policy. HIST P104 - History of Western Civilization I 3 units Electives: Elective units may be necessary to total 60 overall HIST P105 - History of Western Civilization II 3 units units required for the associate degree. These units must be MUSC P110 - Exploring the World Through Music 3 units transferable to the CSU and/or UC for appropriate credit MUSC P111 - Music Appreciation: Music through ( 2-11 units). 1800 3 units Total 60 Units MUSC P112 - Music Appreciation: 1800 to Present 3 units MUSC P113 - Introduction to Music Literature 2 units AREAS OF EMPHASIS: MUSC P117 - College Chorale 1 unit MUSC P118 - Chamber Singers 1 unit Choose one -Arts and Humanities, or Social and MUSC P119 - Women’s Chorus 1 unit Behavioral Sciences, or Mathematics and Science. MUSC P121 - Chamber Music Ensemble 1 unit MUSC P130 - Studio Band 2 units Arts and Humanities MUSC P143A - Beginning Class Piano I 2 units MUSC P143B - Beginning Class Piano II 2 units These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, MUSC P143C - Intermediate Class Piano 2 units humanistic activities and artistic expression of human MUSC P143D - Advanced Class Piano 2 units beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in PHIL P106 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 units which people through the ages in different cultures have PHIL P107 responded to themselves and the world around them in - Introduction to Logic 3 units artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value PHIL P108 - Introduction to aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts Philosophy of Religion 3 units when constructing value judgments. PHIL P109 - Existence and Reality 3 units PHIL P110 - Introduction to Ethics 3 units ASL P101 - Beginning American Sign Language 4 units PHIL P111 - Critical Thinking and Composition 3 units ASL P102 - Beginning American Sign Language 4 units PHIL P112 - The Ethics of Living and Dying 3 units ART P101 - Art Studio Fundamentals 3 units SPAN P101 - Elementary Spanish 5 units ART P103 - Fundamentals of Drawing 3 units SPAN P102 - Elementary Spanish 5 units ART P104 - Basic Painting 2 units SPAN P103 - Intermediate Spanish 5 units ART P105 - Mixed Media Sculpture 2 units SPAN P104 - Intermediate Spanish 5 units ART P106 - 2-D Design 3 units ART P110 - Ancient Art History 3 units Social and Behavioral Sciences ART P111 - Renaissance and Baroque Art History 3 units ART P112 - Modern Art History 3 units These courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories ART P117 - Advanced Drawing 2 units and methodologies typically found in the vast variety of ART P118 - Figure Drawing 2 units disciplines that comprise study in the social and behavioral ART P119 - Advanced Painting 2 units sciences. Students will study about themselves and others ART P120 - Head Sculpture 2 units as members of a larger society. Topics and discussion to ART P122 - Advanced Figure Drawing 2 units stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in ART P134 - Portrait Painting 2 units response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate. COMM P101 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 units COMM P102 - Interpersonal Communication 3 units ADMJ P102 - Intro. to Administration of Justice 3 units DRMA P101 - Introduction to Theatre 3 units ADMJ P123 - Constitutional Rights of the Accused 3 units DRMA P102 - Introduction to ANTH P101 - Intro. to Biological Anthropology 3 units Contemporary Drama 3 units ANTH P102 - Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 units ENGL P101B - Argumentative Writing and Critical ANTH P103 - Introduction to Archaeology 3 units Thinking Through Literature 4 units ANTH P105 - Native Cultures of North America 3 units ENGL P102 - English Literature: Beowulf to Pope 3 units ANTH P107 - Anthropology of Religion and Ritual 3 units ENGL P103 - Shakespeare Survey 3 units CHDV P142 - Prin./Pract. of Teaching ENGL P104 - English Lit.: Romantics to the Present 3 units Young Children 3 units 63 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

CHDV P143 - Practicum/Field Experience 3 units CHEM P101B - General Chemistry II 5 units CHDV P223 - Child Growth and Development 3 units CHEM P106 - Introduction to Chemical Principles 4 units ECON P101 - Principles of Economics (Micro) 3 units CHEM P108 - Basic Principles/Organic Chemistry 4 units ECON P102 - Principles of Economics (Macro) 3 units ERSC P110 - Introduction to Earth Science 4 units GEOG P113 - Cultural Geography 3 units GEOG P114 - Physical Geography 3 units HIST P104 - History of Western Civilization I 3 units GEOL P110 - Introduction to Geology 4 units HIST P105 - History of Western Civilization II 3 units MATH P101 - Trigonometry 5 units HIST P108 –Early Latin America History 3 units MATH P102 - Precalculus Functions/Graphs 5 units HIST P117 - History of the US/Colonial MATH P103 - Calculus 1/Analytic Geometry 4 units Period to 1877 3 units MATH P104 - Calculus 2/Analytic Geometry 4 units HIST P118 - History of the US from MATH P122 - Introduction/Probability/Statistics 4 units 1877 to Present 3 units MATH P205 - Calculus 3/Analytic Geometry 4 units HIST P119 - Mexican American History 3 units MATH P206 - Differential Equations and Linear HIST P120 - History of the Middle East 3 units Algebra 5 units HIST P121 - History of East Asia 3 units PHSC P112 - Physical Science 4 units HIST P123 - History of Mexico 3 units PHYL P101 - Introductory Physiology 5 units PROGRAMS OF STUDY HMSV P102 - Intro. to Alcoholism/ PHYS P102A - General College Physics 4 units Substance Abuse 3 units PHYS P102B - General College Physics 4 units HMSV P105 - Intro./Counseling/Multicultural PHYS P104A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4 units Populations 3 units PHYS P104B - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4 units HMSV P120 - Introduction to Social Welfare 3 units POLS P101 - American Government 3 units POLS P102 - Intro. to Comparative Politics 3 units LVN to ADN POLS P103 - Intro. to International Politics 3 units Associate in Science PSYC P101A - General Psychology 3 units LVN to RN nursing education prepares the graduate to PSYC P110 - Abnormal Psychology 3 units provide services to those who need healthcare. Nursing PSYC P121 - Adolescent Psychology 3 units is an art and science incorporating knowledge from the PSYC P126 - Lifespan Human Development 3 units behavioral, biological and physical sciences. Nursing PSYC P133 - Psychology of Personal and Social embodies a holistic concept of health in which the physical, Adjustment 3 units psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual aspects of PSYC P223 - Child Psychology 3 units human functioning are interrelated, interdependent, and SOCI P101 - The Social World 3 units of equal importance. The LVN to ADN Degree program SOCI P102 - Social Problems 3 units is for students already possessing a LVN license, nursing SOCI P120 - African American Experience 3 units prerequisites, IV certification and experience as an LVN SOCI P121 - Mexican American Experience 3 units that allows advanced placement in the ADN program. ADN SOCI P127 - Women and Society 3 units coursework is completed over two semesters. The successful RN may begin employment in a wide variety of entry level Mathematics and Science positions. The role of a new graduate is usually that of a staff These courses emphasize the natural sciences which nurse. With additional education, a nurse may advance to examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural a position of supervisor, administrator, clinical specialist, phenomena. Courses in mathematics emphasize the educator, or researcher. Upon successful completion of the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning LVN to ADN Degree program, graduates are eligible to take skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, will also examine the influence that the acquisition of the graduate shall be able to function as a Provider of Care-The scientific knowledge has on the development of the world’s graduate will provide safe nursing care through therapeutic civilizations. Students must take at least one course in each nursing interventions to patients with critical and complex of the following areas: physical science, biological science, and mathematics. disease states. The care is characterized by consistent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, clinical competence, AGRI P106 - Introduction to Soil Science 3 units accountability, effective communication skills, respect for AGRI P131 - Introduction to Plant Science 3 units diverse cultures, with an emphasis on health education ANTH P101 - Intro. to Physical Anthropology 3 units and a commitment to the value of caring; upon completion ASTR P101 - Elementary Astronomy 4 units of the program, the graduate shall be able to function as a BIOL P105 - Introductory Biology 5 units Manager of Care- The graduate will provide safe nursing BIOL P106 - Introductory Biology 5 units care consistently utilizing critical thinking skills for patients BIOL P110 - Principles of Biology 4 units who have critical and complex disease states. The care is BIOL P118 - Nutrition 3 units characterized by the ability to assess and establish priority CHEM P101A - General Chemistry I 5 units of care for a group of patients and delegation of appropriate 64 PROGRAMS OF STUDY aspects of nursing care to licensed and unlicensed personnel variety of problem-solving methods to solve equations and and directs their activities. The manager of care collaborates related applications; use technology as a tool for exploring with other members of the health care team, including mathematical concepts; demonstrate an understanding of organizational and community resources, using effective concepts and skills needed for future mathematics courses oral and written communication skills. The manager of care or courses in related disciplines; demonstrate a solid recognizes roles and responsibilities within the levels of understanding of functions from multiple perspectives; the career ladder and is competent in using technology to use numerical, graphical, and symbolic representations to PROGRAMS OF STUDY provide evidence-based nursing care; upon completion of the solve problems and communicate with others; demonstrate program, the graduate shall be able to function as a Member an ability to work with mathematical abstractions; analyze INFORMATION of Profession-The graduate will consistently demonstrate mathematical relationships, and make plausible conjectures. accountability, advocacy, legal/ethical and caring behavior, Students must satisfy both of the following requirements and responsibility for one’s own professional growth, in order to earn the Associate in Science in Mathematics for behavior, and formal/informal education. The student Transfer degree: routinely nurse participates in self-evaluation and makes changes to improve the practice of nursing, with the 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that ultimate goal of making positive contributions to the nursing are eligible for transfer to the California State University, profession. including both of the following: a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Program Prerequisites urriculum (IGETC) or the California State University English P101A - (Expository Composition) 4 units General Education-Breadth Requirements. Anatomy P110 - (Human Anatomy) 4 units b. A minimum of 21 semester units in the major as Physiology P101 - (Introductory Physiology) 5 units determined by the required courses described Microbiology P106 - (Microbiology) 5 units below. NURS P170 - (Role Transition) 2 units 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. IV Certification California Vocational Nursing License in good standing Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required (copy of the license) for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade Documentation of one year work experience as an LVN for courses in the major. General Education Required Courses MATH P051 5 units MATH P103 - Calculus 1 with Analytical Geometry 4 units COMM P101 or P102 3 units MATH P104 - Calculus 2 with Analytical Geometry 4 units PSYC P101A 3 units MATH P205 - Calculus 3 with Analytical Geometry 4 units SOCI P101 or ANTH P102 3 units MATH P206 - Differential Equations and Linear Social Science - HIST P117 or P118 or POLS P101 3 units Algebra 5 units Physical Science- 4 units PHYS P104A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4 units Humanities– 3 units Major 21 units EDUC P101 or P102 or P107 or NURS P100 1-2 units Total Overall Units 60 Units Major Students are not required to complete additional campus course NURS P125 - Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing 3.5 units graduation requirements. NURS P126 - Medical/Surgical Nursing 3 5.5 units Effective Summer 2014 NURS P128 - Advanced Medical/ Surgical Nursing 7 units NURS P129 - Gerontology-Community Nursing 2 units Nursing TOTAL UNITS (prerequisites and program) 63-64 units Associate in Science Effective Fall 2012 Registered nursing education prepares the graduate to provide services to those who need healthcare. As needs are varied so are educational programs, which may proceed Mathematics from the simpler to the more complex in accordance with the Associate in Science for Transfer career ladder concept. The progression is as follows: nurse The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer is assistant (CNA), licensed vocational nurse (LVN), registered designed to prepare students to continue studies toward nurse (RN), and other nurses with Bachelor of Science, a B.A. or B.S. degree in Mathematics or for entry-level Master of Science or Doctorate in Nursing and special into a variety of career options. Students who pursue a certifications. The successful RN may begin employment Mathematics degree enjoy a wealth of career options ranging in a wide variety of entry-level positions. The role of a new from Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Education, graduate is usually that of a staff nurse. the Sciences and the many others. With additional education, a nurse may advance to a Program Learning Outcomes: Use mathematics to investigate, position of supervision, administrator, clinical specialist, model, and solve a variety of real-world problems; use a educator, or researcher. Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) 65 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

is a four-semester program after the prerequisite courses or other humanities course listed on have been completed. In addition, students must complete the general education list 3 units all the Porterville College general education requirements Education P101 (College Planning and for graduation. Upon successful completion of the ADN Success Strategies) or Program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Education P102, P107 or Licensure Examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse Nursing P100 1-2 units in the State of California. Remediation Program: Students who do not meet Program Learning Outcomes: Provider of Care-The graduate the eligibility requirements (Prerequisite Validation will provide safe nursing care through therapeutic nursing Cut-Score of 75% and Composite Score of 62% on the interventions to clients with critical and complex disease Assessment Test) may successfully complete all of the states. The care is characterized by consistent critical following remediation requirements to be considered thinking and problem-solving skills, clinical competence, eligible for enrollment in the ADN Program*: accountability, effective communication skills, respect for • Completion of EDUC P076-Effective Learning Skills with diverse cultures, with an emphasis on health education a “B” grade or higher and a commitment to the value of caring; Manager of Care- • Completion of NURS P110-Patho-physiology for Nursing The graduate will provide safe nursing care consistently with a “B” grade or higher PROGRAMS OF STUDY utilizing critical thinking skills for clients who have critical • Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course (CNA) and complex disease states. The care is characterized by the with a “C” grade or higher or Current CNA certification ability to assess and establish priority of care for a group with proof of recent work experience of clients and delegation of appropriate aspects of nursing care to licensed and unlicensed personnel and directs their • Completion of NURS P100-Strategies for Nursing Success activities. The manager of care collaborates with other with a “CR” grade members of the health care team, including organizational • Repeat Assessment Testing with a score of 62% or higher and community resources, using effective oral and written *Successful completion of the Remediation Program must communication skills. The manager of care recognizes roles be completed within 12-months of initial application to the and responsibilities within the levels of the career ladder ADN Program to be considered eligible. Students wishing and is competent in using technology to provide evidence- to be re-considered must provide proof of successful based nursing care; Member of Profession-The graduate will completion of all remediation steps. consistently demonstrate accountability, advocacy, legal/ ethical and caring behavior, and responsibility for one’s First Semester own professional growth, behavior, and formal/informal NURS P120 - Fundamentals of Nursing 4.5 units education. The student nurse routinely participates in NURS P121 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I 4.5 units self-evaluation and makes changes to improve the practice NURS P122 - Pharmacology 3 units of nursing, with the ultimate goal of making positive contributions to the nursing profession. Second Semester NURS P123 - Medical Surgical Nursing 2 4.5 units Program Prerequisites: NURS P124 - Obstetrics-Maternity Nursing 3 units English P101A - (Expository Composition) 4 units NURS P127 - Pediatric Nursing 3.5 units Anatomy P110 - (Human Anatomy) 4 units Physiology P101 - (Introductory Physiology) 5 units Third Semester Microbiology P106 - (Microbiology) 5 units NURS P126 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 3 5.5 units NURS P125 - Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing 3.5 units General Education (additional nursing/GE required for the Associate Degree): Fourth Semester Math P051 - (Intermediate Algebra) 5 units NURS P128 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 7 units Communication P101 - NURS P129 - Gerontology-Community Nursing 2 units (Introduction to Public Speaking) or Communication P102 Effective Fall 2012 (Interpersonal Communication) 3 units Psychology P101A - (General Psychology) 3 units Sociology P101 - (The Social World) OR Philosophy Anthropology P102 (Cultural Anthropology) 3 units Associate in Arts for Transfer Social Science - History P117 or P118 OR Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions related to Political Science P101 3 units human experience. What is the good life? What is knowledge Physical Science–Chemistry P106 recommended and truth? What is the nature of reality? Does God exist? (Chemistry is a prerequisite With its emphasis on logical reasoning, philosophy provides of Microbiology) 3 units insights into how to understand the various meanings of Humanities - Philosophy P112 (The these questions and ways to answer them with applications Ethics of Living and Dying) to everyday life. 66 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer program PHIL P108 - Introduction to Philosophy of Religion3 units prepares students to continue studies toward a bachelors of List C: Select 1 course (3 units) arts in philosophy. Successful completion of the Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer guarantees the student Any course not selected from List A or B 3 units acceptance to a California State University (but does not HIST P121 - History of East Asia 3 units guarantee acceptance to particular campus or major) to PHIL P112 - The Ethics of Living and Dying 3 units pursue a baccalaureate degree. Total Overall Units 60 Units PROGRAMS OF STUDY Students are not required to complete additional campus With its emphasis on developing strong analytical and logical INFORMATION reasoning skills, a philosophy degree serves as outstanding course graduation requirements. preparation for law school, graduate school, business school, Effective Fall 2014 and medical school. Career opportunities with a Philosophy Baccalaureate degree include a broad range of fields such as business, education, ethics, government, law, management, Political Science publishing, religious service, scientific research, social work, Associate in Arts for Transfer and teaching. The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer is Program Learning Outcomes: Students will develop the designed for students planning to transfer to the California expertise to evaluate a variety of arguments with respect to State University or other institutions to continue studies validity, strength, soundness, and cogency; students will toward a Bachelor in Art in Political Science, Government, develop the expertise to discuss philosophical issues in or Public Administration. They are also prepared to continue their historical context; students will develop the expertise in other programs of study that require an introductory to formulate the core questions of philosophy and analyze foundation of the knowledge and skills to interpret, and evaluate philosophical claims; students will develop the understand, and effectively participate in political, social expertise to apply moral theories to a variety of moral issues; and organizational environments. Students who pursue and students will develop the expertise to articulate and Political Science degrees at transfer institutions prepare defend a philosophical worldview relevant to their own lives. a foundation for careers in politics, law, government Students must satisfy the following requirements in order to education, business, travel, information management, and earn the Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer degree: journalism. Political Science is frequently the most common BA degree for students admitted into law schools in the 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that United States. Political Science majors often find successful are eligible for transfer to the California State University, careers in business, in government service, and in non-profit including both of the following: organizations. a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State Program Learning Outcomes of the degree are:. Define the core University General Education-Breadth concepts of political science such as: government, regime, Requirements. state, institutions, sovereignty, constitution, democracy, b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units authoritarianism, and globalization; analyze contemporary in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by political events by application of major theoretical models the community college district. in political science. 3. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer is Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required designed for students planning to transfer to the California for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade State University or other institutions to continue studies for courses in the major. toward a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, Government, or Public Administration. They are also Core Courses: 2 courses (6 units) prepared to continue in other programs of study that PHIL P107 - Introduction to Logic 3 units require an introductory foundation of the knowledge and and skills to interpret, understand, and effectively participate in Choose 1 course from the following: political, social and organizational environments. Students PHIL P106 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 units who pursue Political Science degrees at transfer institutions PHIL P110 - Introduction to Ethics 3 units prepare a foundation for careers in politics, law, government education, business, travel, information management, and journalism. List A: Select 1 course (3 units) Select any course not selected from Core Courses 3 units Students must also complete, at a minimum, the following: PHIL P109 - Existence and Reality 3 units • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that List B: Select 2 courses (6 units) are eligible for transfer to the California State University, Any course not selected from List A 3 units including both of the following: HIST P104 - History of Western Civilization I 3 units • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that HIST P105 - History of Western Civilization II 3 units are eligible for transfer to the California State University: 67 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

• The Intersegmental General Education Transfer philosophical, psychological, or historical variables that Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University- have shaped one’s own point of view; apply the concepts General Education-Breadth requirements. and tools from the social sciences to explain or analyze a • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major social phenomenon, process, event, conflict, or issue; present or area of emphasis, as determined by the community social science information according to appropriate academic college district. standards. • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Required Courses (18 units total) • A grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the List A (one course) major or area of emphasis. HIST P117 - History of U.S./Colonial Completion of 19 semester units in the program as defined Period to 1877 3 units below: HIST P118 - History of the U.S. from REQUIRED CORE: (3 units) 1877 to the Present 3 units POLS P101 - American Government 3 units POLS P101 - American Government 3 units List B (one course) LIST A: Select 3 (10 units) ANTH P102 - Cultural Anthropology 3 units PROGRAMS OF STUDY POLS P102 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 units ECON P101 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 units POLS P103 - Introduction to International Politics 3 units ECON P102 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 units MATH P122 - Intro Probability/Statistics 4 units GEOG P113 - Cultural Geography 3 units PHIL P106 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 units PSYC P101A - General Psychology 3 units LIST B: Select 2 (6 units) SOCI P101 - The Social World 3 units ANTH P102 - Cultural Anthropology 3 units List C ECON P101 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 units ECON P102 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 units (Four courses to be selected from at least two of the following HIST P102 - World Hist from 1500 to the Present 3 units areas/disciplines or course; courses selected from List A or HIST P105 - History of Western Civilization II 3 units B may not be used to satisfy List C.) HIST P117 - History of the United States from the • Anthropology Colonial Period to 1877 3 units • Child Growth and Development P223 HIST P118 - History of the United States from 1877 • Economics to the Present 3 units SOCI P101 - The Social World 3 units • Geography SOCI P102 - Social Problems 3 units • History • Human Services Total Overall Units 60 Units • Philosophy Students are not required to complete additional campus • Political Science course graduation requirements. • Psychology Effective Summer 2015 • Sociology

Social Science General Education: In addition to completing the major Associate in Arts requirements, students must also complete one general education pattern: The mission of the Social Science Division is to promote 1. PC General Education Pattern a social, philosophical, psychological, and historical understanding and appreciation of the human condition. The 2. IGETC Pattern core disciplines of Anthropology, Economics, Geography, 3. CSU General Education Pattern History, Human Services, Philosophy, political Science, Electives as needed to complete the 60 minimum units to Psychology, and Sociology encourage students to investigate complete the degree. human existence from a variety of theoretical, methodological and cross-cultural perspectives. Studio Art Program Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of Associate in Arts for Transfer fundamental American institutions and their development through an understanding of the core concepts, theories, and This Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer degree methods used in history or political science; demonstrate an is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year understanding of the core concepts, theories, and methods university to continue their studies toward earning a B.A. in used within the social sciences to understand human Art or Studio Art. The students who achieve this Studio Art development, behavior, events, or problems; demonstrate AA-T degree will have the skills necessary to create many knowledge of some of the major findings of the social kinds of 2-D and 3-D art projects. They will be trained to use sciences; demonstrate an understanding of the core social, visual media to generate ideas, solve visual problems, and

68 PROGRAMS OF STUDY enhance perception and to think and respond critically to visual information in their lives. They will be able to identify and describe the historical and cultural contexts of works of art in order to evaluate the relationship between works of art and their time and culture. They will also be able to assess the role of the visual arts in contemporary culture as a vehicle of human expression in order to evaluate and value PROGRAMS OF STUDY that creative impulse in their own lives. INFORMATION Program Learning Outcomes: The student will create basic 2-D, 3-D, and digital art projects; use drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and digital arts to generate ideas, solve visual problems, and enhance perception; recognize, describe, analyze, and employ the visual language inherent in all art forms and visual media; identify and describe the historical and cultural contexts of works of art in order to evaluate the relationship between works of art and their time and culture; assess the role of the visual arts in contemporary culture as a vehicle of human expression in order to recognize, evaluate, and value that creative impulse in their own lives. Students must satisfy the following requirements in order to earn the Associate in Arts in Studio Art for Transfer degree: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Core Courses (12 units) Complete the following courses to total 12 units. ART P103 - Fundamentals of Drawing 3 units ART P106 - 2-D Design 3 units ART P107 - 3-D Design 3 units ART P114 - Renaissance to Contemp Art History 3 units List A: Art History Restricted Electives (3 units) Select one course to total 3 units from the following: ART P113 Pre-Historic to Medieval Art History 3 units List B: Studio Art Restricted Electives (9 units) Select three courses for a total of 9 units from the following: ART P116 - Introduction to Painting 3 units ART P123 - Introduction to Sculpture 3 units ART P124 - Figure Drawing 3 units CGRA P110 - Introduction to Digital Arts 3 units PHOT P101 - Introduction to Photography 3 units Total Overall Units 60 Units Students are not required to complete additional campus course graduation requirements. 69 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT ADMJ P121 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 units ADMJ P122 - Probation and Parole 3 units Divisions offering career education courses are developing certificate programs whereby students who complete Group II - 9 units required a required pattern of courses in the development of an ADMJ P066A - Police Reserve Training, Level II 7 units occupational skill may have their competency certified ADMJ P066B - Police Reserve Training, Level II 10 units to prospective employers. The certificate programs are ADMJ P105 - Principles/Procedures/Justice designed so that the student may later take college level work System 3 units to qualify for an Associate in Arts degree. ADMJ P106 - Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 units ADMJ P108 - Principles of Investigations 3 units The Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a student for completion of a formal instructional program with ADMJ P113 - Interviewing and Counseling in a minimum 12 units or more, in a specified discipline, Corrections 3 units designed to give the learner the skills, knowledge and ADMJ P114 - Control and Supervision in aptitudes required for his chosen field of endeavor. Specific Corrections 3 units requirements in a subject matter area will be developed ADMJ P115 - Legal Aspects of Corrections 3 units by the division faculty and approved by the Curriculum ADMJ P117 - Police Operations 3 units PROGRAMS OF STUDY Committee. ADMJ P118 - Introduction to Criminology 3 units ADMJ P123 - Constitutional Rights of the To qualify for a Certificate of Achievement, the student must Accused 3 units complete all required credits with a grade of “C” or higher ADMJ P140A - Basic Field Work Administration of in each course. Courses taken at other accredited institutions Justice Police Cadet 3 units of higher education are accepted towards the certificate or ADMJ P140B - Intermediate Field Work Administration degree program provided that at least one-half of the credits of Justice Police Cadet 3 units are taken in residence at Porterville College. ADMJ P140C - Advanced Field Work Administration of Justice Police Cadet 3 units Administration of Justice The Administration of Justice Certificate prepares students • Only 3 units from ADMJ P140A, ADMJ P140B, and ADMJ for careers in law enforcement, probation, and parole. They P140C may be applied to the certificate. can also work in multiple specialty areas including detectives, Effective Summer 2014 S.W.A.T., narcotics, K-9 handler, and motors officer. Career opportunities are expected to continue to be strong in these areas. The curriculum surveys the history, development, Child Development Associate Teacher theory and practical application of knowledge in areas of law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole. Curriculum Certificate is kept current by continuous contact with other colleges Program Learning Outcomes: Supporting Early Learning and criminal justice agencies. The training programs are and Development; planning and guiding early learning certified by the California Commission on Peace Officers and development; creating and maintaining program Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and Standards and Training policies and practices; advancing the early childhood for Corrections (S.T.C.). profession. Twelve (12) units required in core courses. Six Program Learning Outcomes: Identify the procedures involved additional units required in child development support in the justice system from arrest to release; identify how courses. Eighteen (18) total units required. the criminal justice system works as a system; identify the importance of the inter-cooperation of all three parts of the Experience: criminal justice system; identify the steps that are taken from Associate Teacher Child Development Permit or Preschool the point of arrest by the police officer to the release of the Teacher as required for employment in private centers by the defendant from prison. State Department of Social Services **DSS Title 22. A certificate may be earned in Administration of Justice upon DSS1 Child, Growth and Development (3 units) satisfactory completion of 24 units. Courses must be selected CHDV P223 - Child Growth and Development 3 units from the following groups as indicated: PSYC P223 - Child Psychology 3 units Group I - 15 units required DSS2 Child, Family and Community (three units) ADMJ P101 - Public Safety Report Writing 3 units CHDV P122* - Child, Family and Community 3 units ADMJ P102 - Intro. to Administration of Justice 3 units DSS3 Program and Curriculum (6 units) ADMJ P103 - Introduction to Law 3 units CHDV P144 - Introduction to Curriculum (DSS5) 3 units ADMJ P104 - Criminal Law 3 units CHDV P143* - Practicum/Field Experience 3 units ADMJ P107 - Expl. Contemp. Multicultural Issues 3 units ADMJ P109 - Criminal Justice Communications 3 units Support Courses (select 6 additional units) ADMJ P111 - Intro. to Behavioral/Correctional CHDV P117 - Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 units Science 3 units CHDV P119 - Health, Safety and Nutrition (DSS7) 3 units 70 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Notes: CHDV P239 - Observation and Assessment 3 units Experience: 3 units. Three hours per day for a minimum 50 days *Includes laboratory within a two-year period. Notes: State Department of Social Services (DSS) requires Experience: At least three hours per day for a minimum 175 days coursework to be identified by DSS numbers. in a four-year period. PROGRAMS OF STUDY DSS1 - Three units in Child, Growth and Development Plus:

DSS2 - Three units in Child, Family and Community A total of 16 general education units which must apply toward INFORMATION the associate arts degree. One course is required from each of the DSS3 - Six units in Program and Curriculum four general education categories: For the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, (English, social science, humanities/fine arts, math or science). the student must apply through the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. You can receive For the Child Development Teacher Permit the student must evaluation assistance on your permit application to apply through the State of California Commission on Teacher make sure the application is complete at Tulare County Credentialing. You can receive evaluation assistance on your Office of Education in Visalia, and they will also submit permit application to make sure the application is complete the application to the State Commission on Teacher at Tulare County Office of Education in Visalia, and they credentialing. For information on California’s requirements, will also submit the application to the State Commission call the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at (888) 921- on Teacher Credentialing. For information on California’s 2682 or visit their website. requirements, call the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at (888) 921-2682 or visit their website.

Child Development Teacher Permit Communication Studies Program Learning Outcomes: Supporting Early Learning and Development; planning and guiding early learning and The Communication Studies certificate program is designed development; creating and maintaining program policies to enhance a student’s ability to communicate in social, and practices; advancing the early childhood profession. professional, and relational contexts. This certificate is intended to enhance the communication skills of students Twenty-four (24) units in child development courses from all majors and career plans. Communication courses required. focus on how people use messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures, and channels. Twelve (12) units must be from the core courses. Program Learning Outcomes: Construct and deliver a Twelve (12) additional units required in child development presentation with communicative competence and support courses. confidence; demonstrate the dynamics of effective Sixteen (16) units in general education. communication in a variety of settings and contexts. Experience: Students must satisfy both of the following requirements in order to earn the Communication Studies certificate: Child Development Permit: Teacher as required for employment in funded child care programs. State 1. Completion of 12 semester units in Communication Department of Education, Title V, DSS (Department of Social coursework. Students must complete any 4 of the Services). following courses. 2. Earn a letter grade of “C” or higher in each Core Courses (twelve units required) Communication course. DSS1 Child, Growth and Development (three units) CHDV P223 - Child Growth and Development 3 units COMM P101 - Intro to Public Speaking 3 units PSYC P223 - Child Psychology 3 units COMM P102 - Interpersonal Communication 3 units COMM P105 - Argumentation & Debate 3 units DSS2 Child, Family and Community (three units) COMM P103 - Persuasion 3 units CHDV P122 - Child, Family and Community 3 units COMM P106 - Intercultural Communication 3 units DSS3 Program and Curriculum (six units) COMM P170 - Oral Interpretation 3 units CHDV P144 - Introduction to Curriculum 3 units CHDV P143* - Practicum/Field Experience 3 units Communications Studies (CA) not approved for Title IV aid. *Includes laboratory Effective Fall 2014 Support Courses (select 12 additional units) CHDV P117 - Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 units CHDV P119 - Health, Safety and Nutrition (DSS7) 3 units CHDV P142* - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 units

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Entrepreneurship level fire department personnel; demonstrate knowledge of fire department equipment through the selection and Students receive a comprehensive academic experience in application of equipment for given firefighting tasks; analyze entrepreneurship that starts with the classroom and links to and assess fire fighter hazards inherent to the profession; the community. It integrates core business concepts around demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through the formation, start-up, and growth of an entrepreneurial multiple methods of communication including: written, firm. The certificate prepares students to conceive, develop electronic, face to face, and radio transmitted messages; and launch new ventures and to turn innovative ideas into demonstrate knowledge of strategies, tactics and incident products that can be brought to market. Emphasis is placed command through the selection and implementation of on the financial, legal, and marketing aspects of start-up firefighting methods, and the application of the Emergency businesses. Completion of this certificate will provide the Command System; describe the history, purpose and scope student with the entrepreneurial skills that are required to of fire departments and their sub functions; describe the succeed in the small business area. educational requirements, duties, and information sources Program Learning Outcomes: Analyze business, economic, for various occupations in fire protection; identify the and financial principles and explain their application basic components of fire as a chemical reaction, the major in an entrepreneurial setting; apply written and verbal phases of fire, and the primary factors that influence fire

PROGRAMS OF STUDY communication skills in an entrepreneurial business behavior and fire spread; identify the types of common relationship, a teamwork setting and entrepreneurial fire department apparatus, equipment, and personal leadership position; apply the importance of ethical safety equipment used for firefighting; identify the various behavior in the entrepreneurial business environment; organizations, codes, standards and ordinances, which Demonstrate technological competency by using technology regulate fire protection; identify the various types of public effectively in the entrepreneurial business environment. and private fire protection and water supply equipment and systems; describe the basic fire fighting strategies The certificate program requires 17 units for completion; and tactics; describe the basic elements of fire fighter all are required units safety and survival; describe and demonstrate the proper BSAD P160 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 units patient assessment procedure for medical emergencies, BSAD P165 - Entrepreneurial Finance 3 units trauma emergencies, airway management, breathing, and MKTG P124 - Principles of Marketing 3 units circulation interventions; describe and explain the patho- BSAD P161 - Entrepreneur Business Management 3 units physiology of common diseases in the pre-hospital setting; BSAD P162 - Entrepreneurial Mentor/Internship 2 units describe the role and identify the responsibilities of the BSAD P140 - Business Law 3 units EMT-Basic; pass the National Registry Examination for Effective Fall 2013 certification as an EMT-Basic. The certificate program requires 24.5 units for completion.

Fire Technology Structural Fire Fighter Required Courses: The Fire Technology Structural Fire Fighter Certificate FIRE P101 - Principles of Emergency Services 3 units program is intended to provide students with the skills, FIRE P050 - Fire Fighter I Academy 13 units understanding and hands-on training needed for fire service EMTC P050 - Emergency Medical Technician- employment opportunities. The Fire Technology Structural Basic 8.5 units Fire Fighter Certificate program focuses on an introduction Total Units 24.5 units to fire protection education, career opportunities in fire Effective Summer 2014 protection and related fields, philosophy and history of fire protection, fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, fire departments Human Services as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting Program Learning Outcomes: Understand the historical and the fire service, fire service nomenclature, basic fire sociological perspectives on the use, abuse, and social chemistry and physics, basic fire control strategy and tactics, control of psychoactive drugs, including contemporary and common fire protection systems. Additional emphasis treatment and prevention approaches; describe and is given to foundation skills and assessment techniques to apply the principles and practice of case management in care for an ill or injured person in the pre-hospital setting addiction treatment including the processes of intake, and follows state regulations for EMT-I training and leads screening, assessment, treatment planning, referral, and to certification at the county level. documentation; understand the physiological processes Program Learning Outcomes: The goal for the Fire Technology and impacts of psychoactive drugs on the person including Structural Fire Fighter Certificate program is to provide an risk factors related to addiction, acute and chronic health opportunity for students to complete a short-term, intensive, problems, communicable diseases, synergistic risk factors, hands-on program preparing them for employment detoxification, and withdrawal; understand the history, in the public safety industry. Upon completion of this theories, research, and contemporary approaches to drug program students will be able to: Define fire department abuse prevention and harm reduction, including various organization and culture and the expectations of entry- strategies appropriate for communities, schools, families, 72 PROGRAMS OF STUDY and work sites; describe the major concepts, definitions, and and Techniques 3 units features of co-occurring mental health disorders associated HMSV P111 - Case Management 3 units with addiction, including skills in recognizing co-occurring HMSV P112, P134-P135 - Internship disorders, referral and case management of clients, and [5 units for CAADAC] 2 - 5 units appropriate scope of practice; understand and apply Option B - Geriatrics professional ethics, clients’ rights, confidentiality, and other (3 1/2 units required) PROGRAMS OF STUDY relevant material related to the field of addictions treatment as set forth in both state and federal ethical guidelines; HMSV P134-P135 - Internship .5 units INFORMATION identify the historical base an social-psychological dynamics HMSV P114 –Issues and Intervention in Geriatric of special population groups such as the aged, disabled, Mental Health 3 units persons diagnosed positive for HIV, ARC, AIDS, women, Option C - Developmental Disabilities gays lesbians, and adolescents with a focus on ethnic and (7 units required) cultural influences dictating effective treatment strategies; HMSV P134-P135 - Internship 1 unit demonstrate an understanding and basic competency in PSYT P020A - Developmental Disabilities 2.5 units one-on-one counseling skills most relevant to addiction PSYT P020B - Understanding/Promoting Development treatment with an emphasis on the principles of motivational and Adjustment of the counseling and client empowering approaches; understand Developmentally Disabled 2 units and demonstrate the major goals, states, and processes PSYT P020C - Principles and Practices of Behavior of group counseling in addiction treatment programs Support for the Developmentally along with strategies and techniques for facilitating group Disabled 2 units processes; understand the multigenerational nature of substance use disorders in family systems with an emphasis on the risk factors for addictive behaviors; the dynamics of Industrial Maintenance dysfunctional families; and the impacts of child abuse and neglect for adult children; develop basic competency in crisis The Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program will intervention models and strategies for situations common prepare students in electrical control systems, residential in the addiction treatment setting including criminal justice and commercial wiring, electrical motor control, hydraulics, interventions; mental health; domestic violence; suicide; pneumatics, piping systems, welding, and programmable sexual abuse; Post Traumatic Stress Disorders; distressed, logic controllers (PLC) to enter into the industrial maintenance agitated, or dangerous clients; describe the major theorists workforce. in the addiction counseling field and the impact of their The goal for the Industrial Maintenance Certificate program particular theoretical approaches including current scientific is to provide an opportunity for students to complete a and research based addiction counseling strategies. short-term, intensive, hands-on program preparing them Core Classes (19 units required) for employment in the Industrial Maintenance field. HMSV P101 - Introduction to Human Services 3 units Program Learning Outcomes: Identify the terms used in HMSV P103 - Ethics and Human Services Workers 3 units industry in the subject areas of pneumatic, mechanical, HMSV P104 - Basic Interviewing and welding and electrical control; identify the principles of Counseling Skills 3 units electrical theory, electrical motor theory, timer controls, HMSV P105 - Introduction to Counseling with industrial sensors, DC motor drives and AC variable Multicultural Populations 3 units frequency drives, and conveyor systems; demonstrate HMSV P109 - Group Counseling Strategies 1.5 units manufacturing processes in the following areas: mechanical HMSV P110 - Group Counseling Process 1.5 units devices, refrigeration, air conditioning, pumps, and piping PSYC P101A - General Psychology 3 units systems; demonstrate the fundamentals of industrial fluid Choose one of the following: power which includes pneumatics and hydraulics, and PSYC P110 - Abnormal Psychology 3 units electrical theory; identify the functions and a minimum of three methods of entering a PLC program; identify PSYC P126 - Lifespan Human Development 3 units teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution skills PSYC P133 - Psychology of Personal/Social and first aid. Adjustment 3 units SOCI P101 - The Social World 3 units The certificate program requires 16.5 units for completion; all are required units. Option A - Mental Health/Substance Abuse (16-19 units required) INDT P050 - Industrial Maintenance I 5 units HMSV P102 - Introduction to Alcohol/ INDT P051 - Industrial Maintenance II 4.5 units Substance Abuse 3 units INDT P052 - PLC Basics 2 units HMSV P106 - Psychopharmacology of Alcohol/ WELD P116 - Arc and Gas Welding 3 units Drug Abuse and OFFT P030 - Human Relations in Business 2 units Psychotherapeutic Medications 3 units Effective Fall 2013 HMSV P107 - Understanding Psychopathology and Treating Co-occurring Disorders 3 units HMSV P108 - Counseling Approaches 73 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Information Systems This program will give the students a strong foundation and preparation for enter level work in the utilities field. The Information Systems Program is designed for students who are pursuing a career in the computer and information Program Learning Outcomes: Interpret math for trades technology field. The Program offers both a certificate theories, applied formulas; visualization and tests; read and an Associate Degree as well as prepares students for and interpret technical drawings; apply compliance and transferring to four-year institutions. ethics practices to utility worker and utility pole worker Careers in data communications and networking, computer occupations; identify teamwork, communication, and software engineering, database administration, computer conflict resolution skills; apply physical conditioning and systems analysis and design, not only are in great demand injury prevention to utility worker and utility pole worker but also represent some of the professions with highest occupations; demonstrate knowledge in basic electricity; income level among all career choices. identify tools, materials and standards interpretation for the industry; demonstrate knowledge in environmental Program Level Outcomes: Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness; demonstrate proficiency in utility pole climbing; understanding of various types of information systems demonstrate knowledge in OSHA 10, i.e. work site, and their roles in our economy and society; exhibit height, railroad, flagging, confined space, excavation, proficiency in using common computer hardware, software, industrial ergonomics, hearing protection, fire extinguisher,

PROGRAMS OF STUDY and the Internet; design, construct, and troubleshoot evacuation, and first aid. computer programs; design, construct, and implement data communications networks; demonstrate an understanding The certificate program requires 15 units for completion; all of the systems development process and plan, analyze, are required units. design, and implement information systems; discuss social, INDT P060 - Power Technician Pre Apprentice 4.5 units ethical, privacy, and security issues involved in the use of INDT P061 - Power Technician I 5.0 units information systems. INDT P062 - Power Technician II 5.5 units Twenty (20) units required from the following two groups. Pending approval for Title IV aid. Required (13 units) INFS P100 - Introduction to Information Systems 3 units Psychiatric Technology INFS P113 - Structured Programming (Visual Basics) 3 units Psychiatric Technology includes the study of the INFS P210 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 units developmentally disabled, the mentally ill and basic nursing INFS P220 - Data Communications skills. Courses included are: Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Growth and Development, and Networking 3 units Communications, Developmental Disabilities and Psychiatric Electives (7 units) Nursing. BSAD P101 - Introduction to Business 3 units This is a three semester certificate program with classes INFS P005 - Introduction to Windows 1 credit beginning each semester. The program includes classes INFS P010 - Introduction to Word on the college campus plus clinical training at Porterville Processing (Word) 2 units Developmental Center, local mental health clinics, and other INFS P020 - Introduction to Spreadsheet (Excel) 2 units approved facilities. Individuals who successfully complete INFS P030 - Introduction to Database (Access) 2 units this program are eligible to take the examination to become INFS P050 - Introduction to the Internet 1 unit a Licensed Psychiatric Technician. INFS P051 - Web Page Design (HTML) 2 units Only students who have the prerequisites and have met all INFS P052 - Introduction to Web Design 3 units admission requirements will be considered for the program. INFS P053 - Advanced Web Page Design Program Learning Outcomes: Provider of Client Care: The Using HTML 2 units Psychiatric Technician graduate will be able to provide safe INFS P055 - Internet Research 2 units client care by determining appropriate nursing interventions INFS P056 - Web Page Design Practicum 2 units to clients with psychiatric disorders and/or developmental disabilities. The care provided is characterized by consistent critical thinking and problem solving skills, clinical Power Technician Utility Worker competence within the scope of practice, accountability, effective communication skills, respect for diverse cultures, The Power Technician Utility Worker Certificate program is a commitment to caring, and client education; Member of intended to provide students with the skills, understanding Healthcare Team: The Psychiatric Technician graduate will and hands-on training needed for public utility service provide safe client care consistently within the healthcare employment opportunities. The power Technician Utility team. This care is characterized by the ability to establish Worker Certificate program focuses on OSHA, basic priorities for clients. The Psychiatric Technician graduate electricity, basic climbing, standards interpretation, collaborates with other members of the healthcare team excavation, reading technical drawings, heights safety, including organizational and community resources using tools, ropes and knots, pole testing, technical math, physical effective oral and written communications skills. As a training, physical test battery, and environmental awareness. member of the healthcare team, the Psychiatric Technician

74 PROGRAMS OF STUDY graduate recognizes roles and responsibilities within PSYT P020B - Understanding/Promoting Personal the levels of the career ladder and is competent in using Development and Adjustment of the technology to provide evidence-based care; Member Developmentally Disabled 2 units of Profession: The Psychiatric Technician graduate will PSYT P020C - Principles/Practices of Behavioral consistently demonstrate accountability, advocacy, an Support for Developmentally understanding of legal/ethical issues, and responsibility Disabled 2 units for one’s own professional growth, behavior, and education. PSYT P020D - Pharmacology: Concepts PROGRAMS OF STUDY The member of profession routinely participates in self- and Practices 1.5 units assessment and makes changes to improve their practice INFORMATION PSYT P020E - Therapeutics of Communication with the ultimate goal of making positive contributions to and Relationships 2 units the profession. PSYT P020F - Clinical Practice 6 units To be considered for the Psychiatric Technician program Third Semester you must: PSYT P030A - Psychiatric Nursing Practice 1. Complete the Porterville College assessment test Responsibilities and Approaches 1.5 units 2. Complete the following program prerequisites with a PSYT P030B - Psychopathology I - grade “C” or higher (these classes must be taken within Major Mental Illness 2 units five years of starting the PT program): PSYT P030C - Crisis Assessment and Intervention 1.5 units • Nursing Fundamental Concepts (PTVN P009)- PSYT P030D - Psychopathology II: required Disorders of Children, • Anatomy P052 - required Elderly, Personality and Addiction 2.5 units • English P050 and Math P061 with a grade of “C” or PSYT P030E - Therapeutic Methods 2 units higher or have equivalent scores on the assessment PSYT P030F - Clinical Practice 6 units tests is recommended All courses in each semester must be completed satisfactorily 3. Four to six general education courses are recommended with a grade of “C” or higher before student may be enrolled in the next semester. 4. Submit completed application form to the Health Careers Office with the following: • Official High School transcripts Vocational Nurse • If you did not complete the 12th grade, but have high Vocational nursing includes an introduction to the basic school proficiency or GED, submit official test scores principles and theories of nursing, personal and community health; normal growth and development; normal aging • Porterville College assessment scores processes and geriatric nursing; and ethics and interpersonal • A copy of your unofficial Porterville College relationships. Integration of these principles, including transcripts anatomy and physiology, provides a foundation in nursing upon which the student can build skills, knowledge and • Official transcripts from any other colleges attended understanding in identifying nursing needs of patients with • If you have any work or volunteer experience in common disorders and disturbances of the body systems. the health field, include a letter of verification of This is a three-semester certificate program. The program length of time. includes classes on the college campus with clinical training 5. An American Heart Association BLS - Healthcare at approved hospitals within the area. Upon successful Provider card valid through the entire 18-month completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the program is required (you may provide proof of examination for licensure as a Vocational Nurse. certification to the Health Careers Office after acceptance Only students who have met all admission requirements into the program). will be considered for the program. It is the applicant’s responsibility to see that all the above are on Program Learning Outcomes: Provider of Client Care: The file in the Health Careers Office. Vocational Nursing graduate will be able to provide safe First Semester client care by determining appropriate nursing interventions PTVN P010A - Fundamentals of Nursing 4 units to clients to promote wellness and prevention of illness, and to clients with altered health states. The care provided is PTVN P010B - Introduction to Medical/ characterized by consistent critical thinking and problem Surgical Nursing 5 units solving skills, clinical competence within the scope of PTVN P010C - Life Span Development 2 units practice, accountability, effective communication skills, PTVN P010D - Clinical Practice 6 units respect for diverse cultures, a commitment to caring, and Second Semester client education; Member of Healthcare Team: The Vocational PSYT P020A - Developmental Disabilities 2.5 units Nursing graduate will provide safe client care consistently

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within the healthcare team. This care is characterized by First Semester the ability to establish priorities for clients. The Vocational PTVN P010A - Fundamentals of Nursing 4 units Nursing graduate collaborates with other members of the PTVN P010B - Introduction to Medical/ healthcare team including organizational and community Surgical Nursing 5 units resources using effective oral and written communications PTVN P010C - Life Span Development 2 units skills. As a member of the healthcare team, the Vocational PTVN P010D - Clinical Practice 6 units Nursing graduate recognizes roles and responsibilities Second Semester within the levels of the career ladder and is competent in using technology to provide evidence-based care; VNRS P025A - Endocrine System 2 units Member of Profession: The Vocational Nursing graduate VNRS P025B - Gastro Intestinal System 1.5 units will consistently demonstrate accountability, advocacy, an VNRS P025C - Musculoskeletal System 1 unit understanding of legal/ethical issues, and responsibility for VNRS P025D - Genito-Urinary System 1 unit one’s own professional growth, behavior, and education. VNRS P025E - Diseases and Disorders The member of profession routinely participates in self- of the Eye and Ear 1 unit assessment and makes changes to improve their practice VNRS P025F - Integumentary System 1 unit with the ultimate goal of making positive contributions to VNRS P025G - Pediatrics 1.5 units the profession VNRS P025H - Clinical Practice 6 units PROGRAMS OF STUDY To be considered for the Vocational Nursing Program you Third Semester must: VNRS P035A - Leadership 2 units VNRS P035B - Maternity Nursing 2 units 1. Complete the Porterville College assessment test VNRS P035C - Cardiovascular System 2 units 2. Complete the following program prerequisites with a VNRS P035D - Respiratory System 2 units grade “C” or higher (these classes must be taken within VNRS P035E - Neurological System 2 units five years of starting the VN program): VNRS P035F - Clinical Practice 6 units • Nursing Fundamental Concepts (PTVN P009)- All courses in each semester must be completed satisfactorily required with a grade of “C” or higher before student may be enrolled in the next semester. • Anatomy P052-required • Psychology P101A-required 3. English P050 and Math P061 with a grade of “C” or JOB SKILLS CERTIFICATE - higher or having equivalent scores on the assessment Not posted to transcripts and are not approved for tests is recommended Title IV aid. 4. Four to six general education courses are recommended 5. Submit completed application form to the Health Careers Office with the following: EMT-Basic • Official High School transcripts The certificate is required by the State of California EMS Agency through the Central California EMS Agency (or • If you did not complete the 12th grade, but have high other certifying agency) for certification of Emergency school proficiency or GED, submit official test scores Medical Technician Basic. The content of the course • Porterville College assessment scores meets the objectives contained in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards. • A copy of your unofficial Porterville College The student must meet Health Careers Division health transcripts requirements and criminal history background clearance to participate in the laboratory section of the course. Any • Official transcripts from any other colleges attended expenses involved in meeting the health requirements • If you have any work or volunteer experience in and background clearance are the student’s expense. the health field, include a letter of verification of To be eligible for State of CA certification, an individual length of time. shall have a valid EMT course completion record, be 18 years of age, complete the criminal history background 6. An American heart Association BLS - Healthcare check requirement, and pass the National Registry EMT Provider card valid through the entire 18-month certification examination. program is required (you may provide proof of certification to the Health Careers Office after acceptance Program Learning Outcomes: Describe and demonstrate into the program). the proper patient assessment procedure for medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, airway management, It is the applicant’s responsibility to see that all the above are on breathing, and circulation interventions; describe and file in the Health Careers Office. explain the basic anatomy, physiology, and patho-physiology

76 PROGRAMS OF STUDY of common diseases in the pre-hospital setting; describe the to present a PV system solution; demonstrate a properly role and identify the responsibilities of the EMT-Basic. designed solar electric system and cost estimation: including a performance analysis, saving, incentives and financial Students may earn this certificate by completing the required benefit analysis to a potential customer. course with a minimum grade of “B”. Required Course: Required Courses INDT P063 - Solar Sales 6 units

EMTC P050 - Emergency Medical Technician - PROGRAMS OF STUDY Basic 8.5 units

Wildland Firefighter INFORMATION Effective Summer 2014 Wildland Firefighter Skills Award successful completion will result in the student meeting the “Basic 32” training Industrial Technology requirements of the Federal fire agencies and issuance of the appropriate related certificates. Industrial Maintenance Skills Award prepares individuals for a job as a building or a production line maintenance Graduates of this Academy will meet the minimum wildland technician. Completion of nine and half (9.5) units required fire training requirements typically necessary to apply for to receive this skills award. seasonal wildland fire control positions with most State and Federal fire agencies in California. Program Learning Outcomes: Identify the terms used in industry in the subject areas of pneumatic, mechanical, Program Learning Outcomes: Identify basic fire service welding and electrical control; identify the principles of organization and command and control systems; identify electrical theory, electrical motor theory, timer controls, basic elements of wildland fire behavior; identify basic industrial sensors, DC motor drives and AC variable wildland fire control terminology, principles and procedures; frequency drives, and conveyor systems; demonstrate demonstrate ability to perform essential basic fire ground manufacturing processes in the following areas: mechanical tasks with minimal supervision; demonstrate ability to use, devices, refrigeration, air conditioning, pumps, and piping inspect and maintain basic wildland fire fighting tools/ systems; demonstrate the fundamentals of industrial fluid equipment; identify basic fire line safety principles and power which includes pneumatics and hydraulics, and procedures. electrical theory; identify the functions and a minimum of Completion of six and one half (6.5) units required to three methods of entering a PLC program. receive the skills award. Students may earn this certificate Students may earn this certificate by completing the required by completing the required course with a minimum grade courses with a minimum grade of “C”. of “B”.

Required Courses Required Courses INDT P050 - Industrial Maintenance I 5 units FIRE P051 - Interagency Basic Wildland INDT P051 - Industrial Maintenance II 4.5 units Firefighter Academy 6.5 units

Effective Summer 2014.

Solar Sales The Solar and Alternative Energy Sales program provides 108 hours of training. This training will prepare participants to effectively discuss the benefits of solar and alternative energy with customers. Topics covered include solar system estimation, cost justification, rebates and incentives, customized solar presentation, effectively closing a solar sale, understanding your buyer, performing site visits, how to sell solar as an investment, common questions, kit-based quoting, system up-selling and closing and custom sales presentations. Program Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate competence in the basic fundamentals of electricity and electrical drawings; identify the various photovoltaic modules; respond to and translate necessary knowledge in NEC,AHJ, while qualifying energy efficiency with PV forecasting; demonstrate a PV solar electrical system installation layout; develop a customer proposal for the correct size residential or commercial PV system; identify soft skills that address PV methodologies and considerations; demonstrate project costs and the ability

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GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION Earth Science...... ERSC Economics...... ECON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM Education...... EDUC The course numbering system at Porterville College has Emergency Medical Technician...... EMTC been established to indicate the intent of the course and English...... ENGL its relationship to the offerings of four-year colleges and universities. The meaning of the number system is as follows: English for Second Language Learners...... EL2 P100-P299 English as a Second Language...... ENSL • Certificate and associate-degree-level courses that Ethnic Studies...... ETHN are generally transferable to four-year colleges and Fire Technology ...... FIRE universities. Students should understand that even though a course so designated will transfer, the courses General Studies ...... GNST & GENS may not meet the specific major requirements of the Geography...... GEOG transferring institution. However, regardless of major Geology...... GEOL

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS applicability, these courses may be used for elective credit. P001-P069 Graphic Arts...... GRPH • Generally certificate and associate-degree-level courses. Health Careers...... HCRS Baccalaureate transferability is subject to review by individual institutions to which the student may transfer. Health Education...... HLED ENGL P050, ENGL P052, MATH P055, MATH P061 and History...... HIST MATH P061L are the exception and are not associate degree level. Human Services...... HMSV P070-P089 Industrial Maintenance...... INDT • Developmental classes. These classes are not intended for Information Systems...... INFS certificate, associate or baccalaureate degree programs. Interdisciplinary Studies ...... INST However, credit may be awarded. P090-P099 Life Science...... LISC • Non-credit courses. These courses do not appear on Marketing...... MKTG college transcripts. Mathematics...... MATH Microbiology...... MICR Course Prefix Listing Music...... MUSC Accounting...... ACCT Nursing...... NURS Administration of Justice...... ADMJ Office Technology ...... OFFT Agriculture ...... AGRI Philosophy ...... PHIL American Sign Language...... ASL Photography...... PHOT Anatomy...... ANAT Anthropology...... ANTH Physical Education...... PHED Applied Design ...... APDS Physical Science...... PHSC Art ...... ART Physics...... PHYS Astronomy ...... ASTR Physiology...... PHYL Biology...... BIOL Political Science ...... POLS Business...... BUS Psychiatric Technology...... PSYT Business Administration ...... BSAD Psychology ...... PSYC Chemistry...... CHEM Sociology...... SOCI Child Development...... CHDV Spanish ...... SPAN Commercial Art...... CMRT Vocational Nursing...... VNRS Communications...... COMM Computer Graphics...... CGRA Welding...... WELD Drama ...... DRMA Work Experience ...... WEXP 80 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COURSE LEVEL are comparable in content and scope to course offered on The relative level and applicability of each course are their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or local designated by the following letter symbols: course number. Thus, if a catalog lists a course bearing a C-ID number, for example COMM 110, students at that college can A – Applicable to all Associate degree and Certificate be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of a course bearing Programs.

the C-ID COMM 110 designation at another community COURSE DESCRIPTIONS UC – Transferable to universities within the University of college. In other words, the C-ID designation can be used to identify comparable courses at different community colleges. California System. INFORMATION However, student should always go to www.assist.org to CSU – Transferable to universities within the California State confirm how each college’s course will be accepted at a University System. particular four-year college or university for transfer credit. Courses without one of the above designations do not The C-ID numbers system is useful for student attending carry certificate or degree-level credit, but may be used to more than one community college and is applied to many of prepare students for further study in an institution of higher education. the transferable courses students need as a preparation for transfer. Because these course requirements may change and Every effort is made to offer all the courses in the catalog at because courses may be modified and qualified for or deleted least once every two years. However, the fact that a course is from the C-ID database, students should always check with in the catalog does not necessarily mean that it will be offered a counselor to determine how C-ID designation courses fit in a particular semester. Students should check the schedule into their educational plans to transfer. of classes for current offerings. Students may consult the ASSIST database at www.assist. org for specific information on C-ID course designations. COURSE DESCRIPTION Counselors can always help students interpret or explain this information. Unit: Each course carries a specified unit value. This is indicated at the right of the title line. In California Community Colleges, generally, for each unit offered, one hour of lecture ACCOUNTING per week, three hours of laboratory per week, or an equivalent combination of both per week is required. In laboratory, some P010 – PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING ...... 3 UNITS physical education and other selected classes, additional Prerequisite: None. hours of in-class work is required. Each hour a student Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. spends in a lecture class presupposes two hours of outside Total lecture 54 hours. This course is designed to provide preparation. coverage of the bookkeeping process from analysis of When a course may be taken for variable credit, depending business transactions through the preparation of periodic on the amount of work assigned, the unit value designation financial reports. These activities cover both the service will show two numbers, hyphenated, instead of the usual business form and the merchandising operation. Course is one number. approved for pass/no pass grading option. (A) Prerequisites: Course prerequisites are intended to ensure that the student will have sufficient preparation before P110 – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ...... 3 UNITS entering a course and to assure a reasonable chance for Prerequisite: Math P061 and eligible for level 2 English placement. his/her success. An instructor has the prerogative to refuse Total lecture 54 hours. This course is the first part of the admission to class or officially drop a student from class who introduction to basics of accounting and provides students has not satisfied the course prerequisites as published in the with a working knowledge of the concepts, purposes, and college catalog. Students are advised that credit will not be basic principles of accounting within the business system. awarded for courses taken after a higher level course has Topics include preparing, analyzing and interpreting the been completed, e. g., English P050 taken after completion of complete accounting cycles of service and merchandising English P101A, or Beginning Tennis taken after Intermediate business; concepts of accruals, deferrals, and valuation; and Tennis. computerized accounting systems using commercial general ledger software. C-ID ACCT 110 (A/CSU/UC)

COURSE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER C-ID P120 – MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING ...... 3 UNITS The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) is a Prerequisite: Accounting P110 or equivalent, with a ”C” or better. statewide numbering system independent from the course Total lecture 54 hours. This is the study of how managers numbers assigned by local California community colleges. use accounting information in decision-making, planning, A C-ID number next to a course signals that participating directing operations and controlling. Focuses on cost terms California colleges and universities have determined that and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure and cost-volume- courses offered by the other California community colleges profit analysis. Includes issues relating to cost systems,

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cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses in manufacturing and service environments. Course is to crime, components of the system, and current challenges approved for pass/no pass grading options. C-ID ACCT to the system. The course examines the evolution of the 120 (A/CSU/UC) principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principals and approaches. Although justice structure and process is ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE examined in a cross cultural context, emphasis is placed on the US justice system, particularly the structure and function P066A – POLICE RESERVE TRAINING, of US police, courts, and corrections. Students are introduced LEVEL III ...... 7 UNITS to the origins and development of criminal law, legal process, Prerequisite: None. and sentencing and incarceration policies. (A/CSU/UC) Total lecture 108 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course provides required training for Level III Police P103 – INTRODUCTION TO LAW ...... 3 UNITS Reserve Officers in accordance with P.C. 832.6 and P.O.S.T. Prerequisite: None. regulations. P.O.S.T. has mandated the curriculum. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. (A) Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an introduction COURSE DESCRIPTIONS to the historical development and philosophy of law and P066B – POLICE RESERVE TRAINING, constitutional research, legal methodology and concepts LEVEL II ...... 10 .5 UNITS of law as a social force. A brief analysis of criminal intent, Prerequisite: Administration of Justice P066A. parties to a crime, elements of crime, corpus delicti, defenses Total lecture 162 hours, laboratory 81 hours. This is a to crimes and an introduction to laws of arrest will also be P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified addressed. In addition, law as it affects the correctional course designed to prepare the student to be a Level II Police component of the justice system will be clearly identified. Reserve Officer. Areas covered are community relations, (A/CSU) victimology/crisis intervention, physical training, property crimes, crimes against children, laws of arrest, search P104 – CRIMINAL LAW ...... 3 UNITS and seizure, presentation of evidence firearms, chemical Prerequisite: None. weapons, weaponless defense and scenario training. Upon Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. successful completion, student will be qualified to apply Total lecture 54 hours. This course will cover historical for a position as a reserve officer. Completion of this course development, philosophy of law and constitutional and Administration of Justice P066A will give the student provisions; definitions, classifications of crime, and their completion of 75 percent of the Basic P.O.S.T. Police Academy application to the system of criminology; legal research, study and allow the student to take the P.O.S.T. entrance exam to of case law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social be admitted to level I at a college offering the Basic P.O.S.T. force. Law as it affects the correctional component of the Academy. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading justice system will be clearly identified. C-ID AJ 120 (A/CSU) option. (A)

P105 – PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES P101 – PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT WRITING . . . 3 UNITS OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. This course is designed to introduce Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. students who are interested in careers in the public safety Total lecture 54 hours. An in-depth study of the role and area to the report writing skills necessary to be successful responsibilities of each segment within the Criminology once they are employed in the fields of law enforcement, System; law enforcement, judicial, corrections. A past, present corrections or fire technology. The course will review the and future exposure to each sub-system procedure from basics of English grammar, syntax, composition and style. initial entry to final disposition and relationship each segment With this refresher, the student will begin to analyze case maintains with its system members. (A/CSU) studies for the proper crime committed and then write a series of crime, incident, hazard and confinement reports (A/CSU) P106 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE . . . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P102 – INTRODUCTION TO Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE . . . . 3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. The origin, development, philosophy Prerequisite: None. and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and Total lecture 54 hours. This course introduces students seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in admissibility; admissibility of evidence in the courtroom; the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime procedures for formally admitting evidence during trial;

82 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case between corrections and other components of the judicial studies. C-ID AJ 124 (A/CSU) system. C-ID AJ 200 (A/CSU) PC-Area H

P107 – EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY P113 – INTERVIEWING AND COUNSELING MULTICULTURAL ISSUES ...... 3 UNITS IN CORRECTIONS ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Total lecture 54 hours. An in-depth exploration of the roles of Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. the administration of justice practitioners and their agencies. Total lecture 54 hours. Introduction to approaches to INFORMATION Through interaction and study, the student will become behavior modification through interviewing and counseling. aware of the interrelationships and role expectations among An overview of the techniques available to entry-level the various agencies and the public. Principal emphasis will practitioners in corrections, counseling and interviewing. be placed upon the professional image of the system of justice Create an awareness of advanced methods utilized by administration and the development of positive relationships professional counselors. Traces the development of positive between members of the system and the public. (A/CSU/ relationships between the client and corrections personnel. UC) PC-Area J; CSU-D0; IGETC-4J (A/CSU)

P114 – CONTROL AND SUPERVISION P108 – PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION . . . . 3 UNITS IN CORRECTIONS ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. The study of basic principles of all types Total lecture 54 hours. This course offers an overview of investigations utilized in the Justice System. Coverage will of supervision of inmates in the local, state, and federal include human aspects in dealing with the public; specific correctional institutions. The issues of control in a continuum knowledge necessary for handling crime scenes; interviews, from institutional daily living through crisis situations will evidence, surveillance, follow-up, technical resources, and be introduced and discussed. The course will emphasize case preparations. C-ID AJ 140 (A/CSU) the role played by the offender and the correctional worker. Topics will include inmate subculture, violence, and effects P109 – CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS 3 UNITS of crowding on inmates and staff, coping techniques for Prerequisite: None. correctional officers in a hostile prison environment. The Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. causes and effects of abusive tactics will also be discussed. Total lecture 54 hours. A course within the Administration (A/CSU) of Justice department designed for both the criminal justice student and the individual who wishes to examine the P115 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF CORRECTIONS . . . 3 UNITS process by which people, acting collectively, make and Prerequisite: None. remake their social and cultural worlds. Topics include a Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. study of effective oral and written communications, including Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides students with varied aspects of criminal justice agency interrogation, an awareness of the historical framework, concepts and observation recording field note-taking and current trends precedents that guide correctional practice. Course material in criminal justice reporting. (A/CSU) PC-Area C will broaden the individual’s perspective of the correction’s environment, the civil rights of prisoners and responsibilities and liabilities of corrections officials. (A/CSU) P111 – INTRO TO BEHAVIORAL AND CORRECTIONAL SCIENCE ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P117 – POLICE OPERATIONS ...... 3 UNITS Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. This course is designed to provide Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. the student with an overview of the history and trends of Total lecture 54 hours. Exploration of theories, philosophies, adult and juvenile corrections, including probation and and concepts related to the role expectations of the line parole. It will also explore the theoretical and philosophical enforcement officer. Emphasis is placed upon patrol, traffic, explanations of behavior, the correctional system, and it’s public service responsibilities and their relationship to the relationship to the criminal offender, as well as modern administration of justice system. (A/CSU) techniques of controlling crime. It will specifically focus on the legal issues, specific laws, and general operation of P118 – INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY . . . 3 UNITS correctional institutions. It will survey the occupational field Prerequisite: None. with emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation methods and Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. facilities and opportunities for psychological and sociological Total lecture 54 hours. A study and discussion of current services. Finally, the course will explore the relationship theories of crime causation, types of criminal behavior, 83 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

sociological and psychological factors’ contribution to crime, P140B – INTER . FIELD WORK and the methods of dealing with criminals. (A/CSU) ADMIN OF JUSTICE POLICE CADET . 3. UNITS Prerequisite: ADMJ P140A. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement and P121 – JUVENILE DELINQUENCY ...... 3. UNITS instructor’s permission.. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 18 hours, laboratory 108 hours. This is the second Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. course in the Police Cadet program. Under direct supervision, Total lecture 54 hours. An in depth study of juvenile students will perform duties as assigned on campus or with delinquency in America. Coverage will include theories local law enforcement agencies. Duties on campus will of delinquency, social class and delinquency, subcultures consist of parking enforcement, traffic control, building and and delinquency, delinquencies and gangs among boys, parking lot security, escort service when needed, and security delinquencies of girls, the effects of home and school, at school events. Students assigned to a law enforcement community prevention programs, police contact, juvenile agency will receive training in records, communications, jail courts, probation, and institutional treatment. C-ID AJ 220 maintenance, prisoner processing, gathering of information, (A/CSU) CSU-D10 report writing, and other areas assigned. Lecture will cover investigative report writing as well as the philosophical,

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS P122 – PROBATION AND PAROLE ...... 3 UNITS sociological, political and legal aspects of law enforcement. Prerequisite: None. (A/CSU) Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. An in-depth exploration of theories, P140C – ADVANCED FIELD WORK philosophies, and procedures related to the role of the ADMIN OF JUSTICE POLICE CADET . 3. UNITS probation and parole officer. Emphasis is placed upon client Prerequisite: ADMJ P140B. contact, motivation, decision making, methods of evaluation, Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement and management, treatment, and client supervision. (A/CSU) instructor’s permission. Total lecture 18 hour, laboratory 108 hours. Under direct P123 – CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS supervision, students will perform duties as assigned on OF THE ACCUSED ...... 3 UNITS campus or with local law enforcement agencies. Duties Prerequisite: None. on campus will consist of parking enforcement, traffic Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. control, building and parking lot security, escort service Total lecture 54 hours. Landmark U.S. Supreme Court when needed, and security at school events. Students decisions involving constitutional issues relating to: assigned to a law enforcement agency will receive training due process, right to counsel, search and seizure, self- in records, communications, jail maintenance, prisoner incrimination, fair trial, cruel and unusual punishment, processing, gathering of information, report writing, and double jeopardy, first amendment rights, equal protection, other areas assigned. Lecture will cover leadership, ethics and the critical thinking process of analysis, criticism, and professionalism as well as the philosophical, sociological, advocacy of ideas and reasoning (A/CSU) PC-Area H; CSU- psychological, political and legal aspects of law enforcement. Area D0 (A/CSU)

P140A – BASIC FIELD WORK AGRICULTURE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE POLICE CADET ...... 3 UNITS P101 – INTRODUCTION TO AGRIBUSINESS . . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement and Total lecture 54 hours. A survey and basic understanding instructor’s permission. of the business and economics of the agriculture industry. Total lecture 18 hours, laboratory 108 hours. This is the first Introduction to the economic aspects of agriculture and their course in the Police Cadet program. Under direct supervision, implications to the agricultural producer, consumer and the students will perform duties as assigned on campus or with food system. The management principles encountered in the local law enforcement agencies. Duties on campus will day-to-day operation of an agricultural enterprise are stressed consist of parking enforcement, traffic control, building and as they relate to the decision-making process. This course parking lot security, escort service when needed, and security contains the same content as CCAG 105 of the California at school events. Students assigned to a law enforcement Community College Statewide Agriculture Curriculum and agency will receive training in records, communications, jail Course Articulation Model. (A/CSU) maintenance, prisoner processing, gathering of information, report writing, and other areas assigned. Lecture will cover basic principles of law enforcement and report writing as well P102 – AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS ...... 3 UNITS as the philosophical, sociological, political and legal aspects Prerequisite: None. of law enforcement. (A/CSU) Recommendation: Math P055 and eligible for level 2 English 84 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS placement. P106 – INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE . . . 3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. Economic principles of resource Prerequisite: None. allocation, production, cost analysis, and market price Total lecture 36 hours, laboratory 54 hours. This course equilibrium with primary application to the agriculture provides a basic knowledge of the physical, chemical, and sector; supply and demand in commodity pricing under biological properties of soils and their characteristics. The perfect and imperfect competition; survey of agriculture course includes factors of fundamental soil properties, soil COURSE DESCRIPTIONS credit, marketing and policy issues. This course contains and plant relationships, principles of soil formation, fertilizers

the same content as CCAG 605 of the California Community and soil management, salinity, pH, erosion management, and INFORMATION College Statewide Agriculture Curriculum and Course non-agricultural uses. This course contains the same content Articulation Model.. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-D2; as CCAG 635 of the California Community College Statewide IGETC-4B Agriculture Curriculum and Course Articulation Model. (A/ CSU/UC) PC-Area F; CSU-B1; CSU-B3 P103 – AGRICULTURAL SALES ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P107 – AGRICULTURAL MARKETING . . . . .3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. This course involves the study Prerequisite: None. of principles and practices of the selling process: selling Total lecture 54 hours. Survey of marketing aspects of the strategies and approaches, why and how people buy, agricultural industry. An overview of the structure and prospecting, territory management, and customer service. institutional aspects of the marketing system including global Self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills agricultural markets. Industry studies of the marketing of necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership selected locally grown commodities will be made. This course qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness contains the same content as AG-AB 120L of the California section will be explored. Students will gain experiences Community College Statewide Agriculture Curriculum and through role-play, formal sales presentations, and job Course Identification Numbering System. (A/CSU) shadowing. The course content is organized to give students an in-depth understanding of the factors and influences P110 – PRINCIPLES OF PESTICIDE USE . . . . . 3 UNITS that affect the agribusiness industry on a day-to-day basis. Prerequisite: None Communication, leadership, and management skills are basic Total lecture 54 hours. The course emphasis is on plant tools necessary for future career development within the pest and development of pesticide use. Modes of action agribusiness sector, as well as other aspects of life. This course and effective use of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, contains the same content as CCAG 130 of the California rodenticides, nematocides and plant growth regulators. Community College Statewide Agriculture Curriculum and Correct and responsible pesticide handling and applications, Course Articulation Model. (A/CSU) PC-Area C label interpretation, worker and food safety, integrated pest management sustainable practices. This course will assist in P104 – COMPUTER APPLICATIONS the preparation of a person to take the Qualified Applicator IN AGRICULTURE ...... 3 UNITS Certificates test. (A/CSU) Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. Computer use in the workplace with P117 – PLANT PROPAGATION emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications AND PRODUCTION ...... 3 UNITS including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Prerequisite: None presentation managers will be covered. Also included will Total lecture 45 hours, total laboratory 27 hours. Plant be accessing information through the Internet and World propagation and production practices with emphasis Wide Web, telecommunications, an introduction to web on nursery operations including sexual and asexual page design and other software appropriate to agribusiness. reproduction, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, plant pest This course contains the same content as CCAG 110 of and disease control, structures and site layout. Preparation the California Community College Statewide Agriculture and use of propagating and planting mediums. Use and Curriculum and Course Articulation Model. (A/CSU) PC- maintenance of common tools and equipment. Regulations Area I pertaining to plant production. This course contains the same content as C-ID AG-EH 116L of the California Community P105 – FARM ACCOUNTING ...... 3 UNITS College Statewide Agriculture Curriculum and Course Articulation Model. (A/CSU) Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. Focuses on the principles of financial accounting systems that apply to most farming operations, P131 – INTRODUCTION TO PLANT SCIENCE . . . 3 UNITS recording single- and double-entry transactions under Prerequisite: None. cash and accrual accounting, preparation and analysis of Recommendation: Eligible for Level 2 English placement. enterprise records and financial statements to generate Total lecture 54 hours. This course is designed to provide management information. (A/CSU) the students with a working knowledge of the fundamental 85 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

structures and processes of plants. Principles to be applied P141 – LANDSCAPE BUSINESS cover plant structures, physiology, heredity, environmental MANAGEMENT ...... 3 UNITS relationship to growth, adaptation, and management of Prerequisite: None. crops. Techniques of research, exploration of plant growth, Total lecture 54 hours. Introduction to professional landscape and identification of economical crops will be included. management practices, including bidding, estimating, This course contains the same content as CCAG 605 of contracts and various business management practices. the California Community College Statewide Agriculture This course contains the same content as the California Curriculum and Course Articulation Model. (A/CSU) PC- Community College Statewide Agriculture Curriculum and Area E; CSU-Area B-2 Course Articulation Model. (A/CSU)

P132 – AGRICULTURAL MATH ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Total lecture 54 hours. Algebraic problem solving skills applied to agricultural production. Calculation of discounts, P101 – BEGINNING AMERICAN interest, percentages, linear measurements, area, volume, SIGN LANGUAGE ...... 4 UNITS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ratios and proportions. Use of the metric system. (A/ CSU) Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. P136 – INTRODUCTION TO ORNAMENTAL Total lecture 72 hours. Fundamentals of American Sign HORTICULTURE ...... 3 UNITS Language (ASL). Introduces the history of ASL, deaf culture, Perquisite: None basic vocabulary and grammatical structure, techniques of Total lecture 54 hours. This is a general course in environmental signing, and nonverbal aspects of American Sign Language. horticulture with an emphasis on nursery operations, (A/CSU/UC) CSU-C2; IGETC-6A landscaping, turf management, and floral industries. Topics include basic botany, cultural practices, propagation, P102 – BEGINNING AMERICAN structures and layout, pest management, planting, container SIGN LANGUAGE II ...... 4 UNITS gardening and houseplants, floral design, plant identification, Prerequisite: ASL P101 with a “C” or higher or demonstrated turfgrass installation and care, and survey of career skill level. opportunities. (A/ CSU) Total lecture 72 hours. Fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL). This course is a continuation of the study P139 – FLORICULTURE CROP PRODUCTION . 3 UNITS of American Sign Language ASL P101. Emphasis is on Prerequisite: None. the development of ASL vocabulary and receptive skills. Total lecture 54 hours. Analysis, description, and operation Instruction includes a natural approach to teaching a second of greenhouses and other structures and facilities as they language by exposing students to authentic conversations relate to floriculture. Included are the following: (A) Relationships of light, temperature, moisture, aeration, in the classroom. This course builds students’ receptive and humidity, and fertility of floricultural crops; (B) Identification expressive skills in ASL and fingerspelling as well as their and investigation of major greenhouse grown crops including knowledge of Deaf culture. It is designed for the student or foliage plants, flowering potted plants, bedding plants, professional interested in working and interacting with Deaf cut flowers, color and specialty crops; (C) Planning and people. (A/CSU/UC) CSU-C2; IGETC-6A implementing several cropping plans for floriculture plants and products. This course contains the same content as the California Community College Statewide Agriculture ANATOMY Curriculum and Course Articulation Model. (A/CSU) P052 – INTRODUCTION AND SURVEY OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY . . . . . 2 UNITS P140 – LANDSCAPE DESIGN ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. This is a general course in the study and implementation of the art and science of landscape Total lecture 27 hours, total laboratory 27 hours. The course design, including principles of design, the design process, will cover basic anatomy and physiology of the human drafting, graphics, and presentation methods. Project body. It is designed to fulfill the requirements of students emphasis is placed upon residential and small commercial preparing to enroll in the Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric sites. This course contains the same content as the California Technician programs. Does not meet the Associate in Arts Community College Statewide Agriculture Curriculum and degree requirement in science. Course is approved for pass/ Course Articulation Model. (A/CSU) no pass grading option. (A) 86 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P110 – HUMAN ANATOMY ...... 4 UNITS Through global examples of research and discovery, the Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. course will demonstrate how archaeologists conduct field Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. The essential and laboratory research and explain human behavior features of human anatomy, including the gross and scientifically through the archaeological record and microscopic anatomy of all the body systems. Laboratory material culture. Archaeological methods and theories study of animal and human preserved specimens, models, are emphasized, as well as the public role and ethical COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and dissection of the cat. Designed for students majoring responsibilities of archaeologists in the modern world.

in nursing, physical education, and the para-medical Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. INFORMATION professions. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading C-ID ANTH 150 (A/CSU/UC) CSU-D1; CSU-D6; IGETC-4A option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area E; CSU-B2; CSU-B3; IGETC- 5B; IGETC-5C P104 – PREHISTORY AND ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS ...... 3 UNITS ANTHROPOLOGY Prerequisite: English level 2 placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. P101 – INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an archaeological ANTHROPOLOGY ...... 3 UNITS perspective on the origins and early evolution of human cultures, from the first humans to the origins of agriculture Prerequisite: English level 2 placement. and formation of early civilaztion in each of the major regions Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Total lecture 54 hours. This course introduces evidence, methods of research, and explanations in modern science Americas. The cultural diversity of the past, the development for understanding human biological evolution. The course of complex societies, and role of archaeology in the present- will review the scientific method, the historical development day understanding of ancient cultures are among the themes of evolutionary theory, recognized mechanisms producing emphasized. (A/CSU) PC-Area J; PC-Area L genetic change, adaptation, and speciation, comparative analysis of primate anatomy and behavior, the fossil and P105 – NATIVE CULTURES OF NORTH archaeological record for human origins, human biocultural AMERICA ...... 3 UNITS adaptations, and modern human biological variation. Course Prerequisite: English level 2 placement. is approved for pass/no pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. PC-Area E; CSU-B2; CSU-D1; CSU-E1; IGETC-5B Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides a general overview of the Native cultures of North America, from P102 –INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY ...... 3 UNITS their origins, adaptations and cultural evolution up to the present day. Evidence from historical sources, oral histories, Prerequisite: Level 2 English placement. linguistic, ethnographic, and archaeological research will Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. be surveyed for the Native cultures in each of the major Total lecture 54 hours. This course is an introduction to regions of North America. The impact of European contact, how anthropologists research and explain human cultural contemporary issues, misconceptions, and an appreciation diversity globally. Students will learn about Anthropology’s of ancient and modern cultural diversity will be emphasized. development as a discipline and, through ethnographic field (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; PC-Area J; CSU-D1; CSU-D3; studies, the insights gained from the study of non-Western IGETC-4A; IGETC-4C cultures, the consequences of colonialism and globalization, and perspectives on understanding ethnocentrism and cultural conflicts globally. Topics may include ethnographic P107 – ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION research methods and the anthropological study of family, AND RITUAL ...... 3 UNITS kinship systems, gender roles, political and economic Prerequisite: English level 2 placement. organization, art, religion, the nature of culture change, Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. and the ethical obligations of research on human subjects, Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides a cross-cultural individually and culturally. Applications of the research perspective in understanding the human experience with the methods of cultural anthropologists to modern culture will supernatural, with an emphasis on cultural practices from also be considered. Course is approved for pass/no pass daily rituals, beliefs, and symbolism to organized forms of grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-C2; CSU-D1; collective religious expression. Ethnographic studies of non- CSU-E1; IGETC-3B Western religious expression will be compared to Western concepts of religion. Anthropological perspectives from the P103 – INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY . . . 3 UNITS origins and evolution of religion will be examined, as well as Prerequisite: English level 2 placement. the impact of Globalization on traditional religious beliefs and Recommendation: Eligible for English level 1. rituals, and the role of religious identity in cultural conflicts Total lecture 54 hours. This course in an introduction and movements around the world. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area to the study of the human past through archaeology. H; PC-Area J; CSU-D1; IGETC-4A 87 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ART course is required for the Studio Art AA-T. C-ID ARTH 110 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C1; IGETC-3A P101 – ART STUDIO FUNDAMENTALS . . . . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for English level 2 placement. P114 – RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY Recommendation: Eligible for English level 1 placement. ART HISTORY ...... 3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. This course is an introduction to art Prerequisite: Eligible for English level 2 placement. across time and diverse cultures, through its processes and Recommendation: Eligible for English level 1 placement. media, and through its language and themes. The foundation Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an overview of art course is for all studio art classes. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; and architecture from the Renaissance to the Contemporary CSU-C1; IGETC-3A period. The course follows a historical chronology with illustrated lectures, discussions, and readings. The course is P103 –FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING . . . . . 3 UNITS required for the Studio Art AA-T and Commercial ART AA. Prerequisite: None. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course will introduce principles, elements, and practices of drawing, P116 – INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING ...... 3 UNITS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS employing a step-by-step approach that progressively builds technical and observational skills and trains visual Prerequisite: None. perception. Exploring a variety of subject matter and drawing Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Introduction media, this course provides a solid foundation for individual to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus creative expression and is required for the Art Studio Major on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and and certificate and for the Commercial Art Major and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative certificate. C-ID ARTS 110 (A/CSU/UC) responses to material and subject matter. Not open to students with credit in ART P104-Basic Painting. C-ID ARTS P106 – 2-D DESIGN ...... 3 UNITS 210 (A/CSU/UC) Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Introduction P117 – ADVANCED DRAWING ...... 2 UNITS to the concepts, applications, and historical references Prerequisite: Art P103. related to two-dimensional art and composition, including Total lecture 18 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Exploration the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression though texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Development of a the making of complex two-dimensional imagery using a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lecture variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing assignments. Required course for the Studio Art major and skills to develop personalized approaches to content and for the Commercial Art major. C-ID ARTS 100 (A/CSU/UC) material in exercises covering multiple historical and P107 – 3-D DESIGN ...... 3 UNITS contemporary approaches to drawing. Recommended for Prerequisite: None. Commercial Art majors. (A/CSU/UC) Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references P119 – ADVANCED PAINTING ...... 2 UNITS related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, Prerequisite: Art P116. including the study of the elements and organizing principles Total lecture 18 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Painting of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. used as a vehicle in the exploration and expression of ideas. Development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression Originality, self-expression, experimentation, and skill through lecture presentations and use of appropriate refinement will be emphasized in the creation of two- and materials for non-representational three-dimensional studio three-dimensional imagery. Instruction is individualized. projects. Required course for the Studio Art major. (A/CSU/ Recommended for Commercial Art majors. (A/CSU/UC) UC)

P113 – PRE-HISTORIC TO MEDIEVAL P120 – HEAD SCULPTURE ...... 2 UNITS ART HISTORY ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Eligible for English level 2 placement. Total lecture 18 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. A study Recommendation: Eligible for English level 1 placement. of realistic head sculpture. Instruction in anatomy and Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an overview of expressions in facial structure. Learning simple techniques western art and architecture from prehistory through the in modeling clay, construction of molds and plaster casting. medieval period. The course follows a historical chronology Recommended for the Commercial Arts major. (A/CSU/ with illustrated lectures, discussions, and readings. The UC) 88 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P121 – FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE ...... 2 UNITS BIOLOGY Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 18 hours, laboratory 54 hours. In this course, the P105 – INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY ...... 5 UNITS student will learn to sculpt the human figure in wire, clay, and Prerequisite or Corequisite: Intermediate Algebra. plaster. A variety of processes and techniques in sculpting Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement and high the human form will be demonstrated in class. Historical school chemistry. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS and contemporary examples of figurative sculpture will be Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. An presented pictorially. Recommended for Commercial Art introduction to the molecular basis of cells, cell structure INFORMATION majors. (A/CSU/UC) and function, and energy metabolism. Investigation of chromosomal genetics and inheritance patterns and population genetics. A survey of the prokaryote, protist, and P122 – ADVANCED FIGURE DRAWING . . . . . 3 UNITS animal kingdoms, with reference to structure, physiology, Prerequisite: Art P124. evolutionary relationships, reproduction and development. Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course Introduction to viruses. Intended for students majoring is for students wishing to specialize in the study of the human in any of the biological and related sciences, but open to form. The class will explore, through various media and all qualified students. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area E; CSU-B2; techniques, the expressive character of the human figure. CSU-B3; IGETC-5B; IGETC-5C Recommended for Commercial Art majors. (A/CSU/UC) P106 – INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY ...... 5 UNITS P123 – INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE . . . . 2 UNITS Prerequisite/Corequisite: Intermediate Algebra. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement and high Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Introduction school chemistry. to the three dimensional sculpture principles, techniques, Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. An and concepts utilizing a wide range of material and practices. introduction to ecology and environmental biology. Various sculpture methods are practiced with attention to Investigation of molecular genetics, including an introduction creative self-expression and historical context. Not open to to genetic technologies. Review of energy transfer reactions. students with credit in ART P105-Mixed Media Sculpture. A survey of the fungal and plant kingdoms with reference (A/CSU/UC) to structure, physiology, evolutionary relationships and reproduction, with special attention to angiosperms. Intended for students majoring in any of the biological and P124 – FIGURE DRAWING ...... 3 UNITS related sciences, but open to all qualified students. (A/CSU/ Prerequisite: None. UC) PC-Area E; CSU-B2; CSU-B3; IGETC-5B; IGETC-5C Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide P110 – PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY ...... 4 UNITS variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. An contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. introduction to the general concepts of biology as related Students in this course will lean both descriptive and to the chemical nature of life, the cell, molecular genetics, interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. Not open heredity and reproduction, ecology, diversity of life, and to students with credit in ART P118-Figure Drawing. C-ID evolution. Includes a survey of organismal structure and ARTS 200 (A/CSU/UC) function, and the phylogenetic relationships of major groups. Special reference to the bearing of biology on human life. Primarily intended for students majoring in liberal studies for ASTRONOMY teacher education and to meet general education biological science requirements. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area E; CSU-B2; P101 – ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY ...... 4 UNITS CSU-B3; IGETC-5B; IGETC-5C; No UC credit for BIOL P110 Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. if taken after BIOL P105 or BIOL P106. Recommendation: Math P055. Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. An P118 – NUTRITION ...... 3 UNITS introduction to the origin, characteristics, and evolution of Prerequisite: None. the solar system, the stars, the galaxies, and the universe, Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. and historical milestones in the science of astronomy, from Total lecture 54 hours. A scientific study of the basic chemical ancient astronomers to space probes of today. Course is and physiological concepts of human nutrition. Includes approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) adaptation of these concepts to various individual needs PC-Area F; CSU-B1; CSU-B3; IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C during changing lifetime needs. (A/CSU/UC) 89 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION aspects of international business transactions. Discussion, analysis, and case studies. C-ID BUS 125 (A/CSU/UC) P011 – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Math P061. P150 – QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR Total lecture 54 hours. Practical problems in mathematics BUSINESS DECISION MAKING . . . . 3 UNITS designed to assist the clerical, secretarial, accounting and Prerequisite: Math P051 with a ‘C’ or better. merchandising student. The course includes a review of basic Recommendation: Math P102 with a ‘C’ or better. math pricing including: decimals, place values, addition, Total lecture 54 hours. Presents a study of the techniques of subtraction, and percentages. The course continues with calculus with emphasis placed on the application of these topics including bank reconciliation, markups, markdowns, concepts to business and management related problems. payroll and interest. Issues and problems relating to sales The applications of derivatives and integrals of functions and financial statement preparation and analysis will also including polynomials, rational, exponential and logarithmic be discussed. (A) functions are studied. (A/CSU/UC) PC Area D; PC-Area I; CSU-B4; IGETC-2A P101 – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS . . . . 3. UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. P160 – INTRODUCTION TO Total lecture 54 hours. Introductory study of American ENTREPRENEURSHIP ...... 3 UNITS business providing understanding of the structures and Prerequisite: None. functions of business within the free enterprise system. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Specific topics include organizational structure and design, Total lecture 54 hours. This course will introduce students leadership, human resource management, organized labor to the world of business from the point of view of running practices, marketing, organizational communication, a business as an entrepreneur. Students will create a technology, entrepreneurship, legal, accounting, financial business plan for a hypothetical company. This plan will practices, and the stock and securities market. (A/CSU/UC) include a description of the business, location, products, services, analysis of competition, market survey, marketing strategies, organizational structure, legal issues, business P120 – PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT forms, financial plans, and financial projections. Activities AND ORGANIZATION ...... 3 UNITS will include reading, writing, discussion, direct and indirect Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. research of the following topics: raising capital, financial Total lecture 54 hours. A basic course of management and analysis, negotiation, marketing, budgeting, business math, supervision to help managers and supervisors in both public accounting principles, team work, problem solving, and and private sectors build professional expertise in the areas decision making. (A/CSU) PC-Area I of management and organization. (A/CSU) P161 –ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS P132 – BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . 3 UNITS MANAGEMENT ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Prerequisite: BSAD P160 with a ‘C’ or better. Total lecture 54 hours. This course includes oral and Total lecture 54 hours. This course focuses on creating and written communications development through individual maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage in a small and group performance. Topics include development of business. Topics include an overview of the entrepreneurial sentence and paragraph structure, patterns and formats of process beginning with the initial idea through start-up, business messages, report writing, oral communication and growth, and harvesting the business. Using the business plan public speaking/presentations, global and cross-cultural as a primary learning vehicle, students learn to manage all communication guidelines and techniques, technology- elements of a business in the entrepreneurial context. (A/ enabled communication with differing media, and business CSU) research methods. Development of business-related vocabulary and spelling is emphasized in all student work P162– ENTREPRENEURIAL MENTOR/ INTERNSHIP ...... 2 UNITS C-ID BUS 115 (A/CSU) Prerequisite: Student’s non-paid internship must be in a local entrepreneurial operation. P140 – BUSINESS LAW ...... 3 UNITS Total lecture 18 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. The primary Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. objective of this course is to give students practical experience Total lecture 54 hours. The primary purpose of this course is working in an entrepreneurial operation and relate their to examine the basic principles of law that are applicable to college learning experience to the world of work. Students specific subjects as the nature, development and source of law, will intern at a nonpaid academically related work station methods of enforcement in the civil court system, contracts, (business, government, or nonprofit agency) and meet with agency, criminal law, torts and business torts, administrative an instructor weekly to prepare a reflective journal, final law in economic regulation, labor and employment, and report, and work station evaluation. (A/CSU) 90 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P165 – ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE . . . . . 3 UNITS CHILD DEVELOPMENT Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement and Math P061. P110 – SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE PROGRAMS 3 UNITS Recommendation: ACCT P010 or ACCT P110. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides students with Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides information an understanding of the core financial aspects of business about child care provision for school-age children. The COURSE DESCRIPTIONS entrepreneurship. Topics include evaluating operating and content includes an overview of the physical, social and cognitive development of school-age children. This course INFORMATION financial performance, financial statements, break-even investigates a variety of enrichment activities as well as analysis, working capital management, time value of money, curriculum development. (A/CSU) managing cash flow, valuing early-stage ventures, and capital budgeting. (A/CSU) P111 – SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE PRACTICUM 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. CHEMISTRY Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course is designed to prepare the student for classroom teaching and curriculum development in a school-age care program. P101A – GENERAL CHEMISTRY I ...... 5 UNITS Laboratory experience will be direct contact with children Prerequisite: CHEM P106 or 2 semesters of High School in a functioning program. Laboratory experience will be Chemistry with “C” or higher in the second semester, Math P051 approved by instructor and performed at a school site or or equivalent, Eligible for level 2 English placement. afternoon school-age program of the student’s choice, which Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. must be approved by the instructor prior to beginning Usually required for pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, laboratory participation. (A/CSU) engineering and science majors. Stresses the concepts and principles of chemistry. Chemical formulas and equations, P115 – INTRODUCTION TO thermochemistry, behavior of gases, electronic structures EARLY INTERVENTION ...... 3 UNITS of atoms, chemical bonding, and physical properties. C-ID Prerequisite: None. CHEM 110 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area F; CSU-B1; Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an overview of treatments, strategies and techniques used to serve high-risk CSU-B3; IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C and disabled infants, birth to age three. The course meets the training needs of educators, parents and care providers who P101B – GENERAL CHEMISTRY II ...... 5 UNITS will serve this special needs population. Course is approved Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in Chemistry P101A. for pass/no pass grading option. (A/CSU) Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. Usually P117 – TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY . . .3 UNITS required for pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, engineering Prerequisite: None. and science majors. Stresses the concepts and principles of Total lecture 54 hours. An examination of the major chemistry-reaction rates, equilibrium, thermodynamics, social, economic, and psychological processes involved in reaction spontaneity, solubility, acids and bases, coordination interactions and relationships as related to differences in personal and group characteristic and how these processes compounds, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. C-ID impact work with young children and their families in early CHEM 120S (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area F; CSU-B3; education programs. Various approaches will be explored, IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C with emphasis on an anti-bias approach. Self-examination, reflection and integration of practices to promote equity and P106 – INTRODUCTION TO deepening understanding of how to best support children CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES ...... 4 UNITS as they gain a sense of identity and become respectful and confident members of our complex, diverse society. Course Prerequisite: Math P055 or equivalent, Eligible for level 2 is approved for pass/no pass grading option. C-ID CEC 230 English placement. (A/CSU) PC-Area J Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Emphasis on concepts and principles of chemistry: measurement, chemical P118 – YOUNG CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS . . 3 UNITS formulas and equations, stoichiometry, energy, chemical Prerequisite: None. reactions, atomic structure, bonding, molecular geometry, Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides information and properties of solids, liquids, and gases. C-ID CHEM about the characteristics of children with disabilities. Focus 101 (A/CSU/UC)PC-Area D; PC-Area F; CSU-B1; CSU-B3; will be on etiology, legislation, curriculum, interventions, IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C; No UC credit for CHEM P106 if taken role of the teacher, and family issues. Course is approved after CHEM P101A. for pass/no pass grading option. (A/CSU) 91 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P119 – HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION . . . . 3 UNITS Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to Prerequisite: None. make connections between theory and practice, develop Total lecture 54 hours. Introduction to the laws, regulations, professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive standards, policies and procedures, and early childhood understanding of children and families. Child centered, curriculum related to child health, safety and nutrition. The play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, assessment key components that ensure physical health, mental health and knowledge of curriculum areas will be emphasized as and safety for both children and staff will be identified, student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences along with the importance of collaboration with families that promote positive development and learning for all and health professionals. Focus on integrating the concepts young children. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading into everyday planning and program development for all option. C-ID ECE 210 (A/CSU) children. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. C-ID ECE 220 (A/CSU) P144 – INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM . . . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P121 – ZERO TO THREE ...... 3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. This course presents an overview of Prerequisite: None. knowledge and skills related to providing an appropriate Total lecture 54 hours. This course is a study of the

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS curriculum and environments for young children from birth development and care of the infant/toddler. Areas of to age six. Students will examine teacher’s role in supporting social/emotional development, nutrition, cognitive/motor development and the joy of learning for all young children development, limit setting, and language development will using observation and assessment strategies emphasizing be discussed. Socializing among children/families of diverse the essential role of play. An overview of content areas will backgrounds, play and natural environments appropriate for include but not be limited to: Language and literacy, social the typically and atypically developing child will be explored. and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, Course is also offered online. Course is approved for pass/ math and science. C-ID CEC 130 (A/CSU) no pass grading option. (A/CSU) P161 – INFANT CARE AND DEVELOPMENT . . . 3 UNITS P122 – CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY . . . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course Total lecture 54 hours. An examination of the developing is a comprehensive study of the best practices for care of child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of infants and toddlers at child care sites and Family Day Care family, school and community with an emphasis on historical homes. Students will receive instruction in the typical and and cultural factors which influence the family and processes atypical growth and development stages of infants and of socialization with an emphasis on the importance of toddlers in the following areas: sensory integration, social- respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower emotional development, cognitive development, large and families. Course is offered online. Course is approved for small motor development and language acquisition. Through pass/no pass grading option. C-ID CDEV 110 (A/CSU/UC) lecture, students will become familiar with age appropriate expectations and developmentally appropriate practices P142 – PRIN AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING for infants and toddlers. Students will also be informed YOUNG CHILDREN ...... 3 UNITS during lecture of the organizational components that must Prerequisite: None. be present at a child care program or family child care home Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. An site for best practices with infants and toddlers to occur. The examination of the underlying theoretical principles of purpose of the laboratory is to provide the student with an developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs understanding of the growth and development of infants and environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, through firsthand observations and experiences with infants. constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. (A/ in supporting the physical, social, creative and intellectual CSU) development of all children. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the P223 – CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT . . 3 UNITS evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, Prerequisite: None. ethics, and professional identity. Course is approved for Total lecture 54 hours. Examination of the major pass/no pass grading option. C-ID ECE 120 (A/CSU) developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence in the areas P143 – PRACTICUM/FIELD EXPERIENCE . . . . 3 UNITS of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development, Prerequisite: None. emphasizing interactions between maturational processes Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. A and environmental factors. While studying developmental demonstration of developmentally appropriate early theory and investigative research methodologies, students childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. will observe children, evaluate individual differences and 92 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS analyze characteristics of development at various stages. individual ownership. Course is approved for pass/no pass Course is also offered online. Course is approved for pass/no grading option. (A/CSU) pass grading option. [Equivalent to Psychology P223] C-ID CDEV 100 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-D9 P246 – ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ...... 3 UNITS P239 – OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT . . 3. UNITS Prerequisite: None. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course Total lecture 54 hours. Exploration of the overall operations INFORMATION focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation and human relations aspects of administering children’s strategies to document development, growth, play and programs. Business management practices, community learning in order to join with families and professionals in relations, labor relations and staff management, personnel promoting children’s success and maintain quality programs. practices, parent and community involvement, and Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple credentials will be addressed. Designed to meet the California assessment methods are explored. Course is approved for State Child Development Permit Matrix requirements for Site pass/no pass grading option. C-ID ECE 200 (A/CSU) Supervisor. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. (A/CSU) P244 – SUPERVISION OF ADULTS ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. COMMERCIAL ART Total lecture 54 hours. This course is a study of methods and principles of program and professional assessment P102 – COMMERCIAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN . . . 2 UNITS and growth, evaluation and communication appropriate Prerequisite: None. for individuals who supervise adult teachers, parents, Total lecture 18 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course and volunteers in early childhood programs. A variety is for those interested in how design layouts are produced in of professional and program instruments including the advertising, print media, the web, etc. Basic design concepts ECERS, DRDP, California Preschool Learning Foundations and methods used in the construction of layouts are explored from the CDE and professional growth requirements from through both digital and traditional media. Required for the the California Child Care Consortium and the Teacher Commercial Art major. (A/CSU) Credentialing Department will be thoroughly discussed in an in-depth analysis of ongoing assessment and its importance in program and professional development. Students will P103 – ILLUSTRATION ...... 2 UNITS develop knowledge and skills to meet professional standards Prerequisite: None. to ensure effective individual competencies in personnel Total lecture 18 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This management skills, effective interpersonal communication introductory course in illustration balances an emphasis and collaboration with colleagues, including knowledge of on concept and individual expression with continuous how adults learn and the importance of mentoring others development of skills. Students will work in drawing, in the child development field. This course meets the painting, and digital media to produce illustrations with requirements for the Adult Supervision course required by commercial applications, such as for books, magazines, and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the graphic novels, and for advertising, editorial, and technical Child Development Permits. Course is also offered online. purposes. Required for Commercial Art. major. (A/CSU) Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. (A/ CSU) COMMUNICATIONS P245 – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION P101 – INTRODUCTION TO SPEAKING . . . . . 3 UNITS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides a practical Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement, previous experience or current involvement in a preschool program. introduction to the fundamental principles of public speaking Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides students through an audience-centered approach, and a forum for and child development professionals with an analysis of practicing public speaking skills. Through a variety of appropriate record keeping and business practices necessary instructional strategies and presentations, students learn to effectively run a daycare business. The course will focus the process by which effective speeches are conceived, and on the financial process, enrollment of children, parent- researched, as well as the actual planning, rehearsing, and caregiver relationships, fees, forms for children and staff, presentation of formal and informal speeches to specific payroll, purchasing, principles and practices, parent manual, audiences. Listening, speaking, and critiquing abilities are contracts and legal requirements. Students explore a variety emphasized. C-ID COMM 110 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area C; of business settings including family daycare, franchise, and CSU-A1; IGETC-1C 93 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P102 – INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION . . . 3 UNITS P170 – ORAL INTERPRETATION ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. The course in interpersonal Total lecture 54 hours. Introduction to performance communication offers a unique opportunity to understand studies; analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of interpretive performance of various forms of literature ourselves, our relationships with others and the situations including poetry, prose, and drama (plays, scripts and in which we find ourselves. The course will examine screenplays). C-ID COMM 170 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L how the process of communication shapes individual behavior, how individuals interact in interdependent communication situations, and how individuals can COMPUTER GRAPHICS improve their interpersonal communication skills. The function of varying messages in the initiation, development, P110 – INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ARTS . . . . 3 UNITS maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships Prerequisite: None. are emphasized. C-ID COMM 130 (A/CSU) PC-Area C; Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This CSU-A1; CSU-E1 introductory course will teach basic theory and techniques COURSE DESCRIPTIONS for producing art and design using the computer. The student will work with digital imaging and graphics P103 – PERSUASION ...... 3 UNITS software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Prerequisite: None. and InDesign to create bitmap images and vector graphics Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. for art projects in print media and the digital environment. Total lecture 54 hours. This course will be an introduction Required for the Commercial Art Major and certificate, and to persuasion and will examine historical and contemporary Photography Major and certificate. Recommended for the approaches to persuasive messages throughout time. It Art Studio Major. (A/CSU) will also focus on the presentation of persuasive appeals, and learning to construct, deliver, and critique persuasive P111 – DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGN ...... 3 UNITS messages. C-ID COMM 190 (A/CSU) Prerequisite: Computer Graphics P110. Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course P105 – ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE . . . . . 3 UNITS explores the tools, techniques, and concepts of graphic art Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement and design created on the computer. The student will use or grade of “C” or higher in English P050. Adobe Illustrator and its vector-based environment to create graphic art and design projects. Through a series of lessons Total lecture 54 hours. Theoretical and practical aspects of and projects, student will develop a proficiency in computer argumentation and public debating to develop students’ illustration and design. Required for the Commercial Art critical thinking abilities. Emphasis is on composition, major and certificate. (A/CSU) presentation, and evaluation of speeches in argumentative, debate, and advocacy contexts. Identification of public issues, P112 – DIGITAL IMAGING ...... 3 UNITS research and organization of evidence, building sound and Prerequisite: Computer Graphics P110. effective arguments, and facility with debate formats are the Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course primary learning outcomes of this course. Introduces logical explores the tools, techniques, and concepts of digital image reasoning and builds competence with formal reasoning creation on the computer. The student will use Adobe before applying those to argumentation and debate about Photoshop and its bit-mapped environment to design and public issues. C-ID COMM 120 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area C; create original artwork from digital images. Through a series PC-Area I; CSU-A3 of lessons and projects, students will develop a proficiency in digital imaging. Recommended for the Commercial Art P106 – INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION . . 3. UNITS major. (A/CSU) Prerequisite: None. Recommended: Eligible for level 1 English placement. DRAMA Total lecture 54 hours. Study of basic theory and skills of intercultural communication. Emphasis is given to P101 – INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ...... 3 UNITS communicating effectively in diverse social and professional Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. environments. Focus will also be given to the analysis and Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. comparisons of message perception and transmission in Total lecture 54 hours. Survey of major dramatic forms and interactions between people from different cultures. Practical works for the theater. Study of historical literary periods application of these skills will also be highlighted. C-ID and their relationships to the socio-economic, religious, and COMM 150 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; CSU-D3; CSU-D7 political issues of the times. Introduction to the literature of 94 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS significant playwrights. C-ID THTR 111 (A/CSU/UC) PC- market structures, specialization and trade, factor markets, Area L; CSU-C1; IGETC-3A and market failure. This course is required of all business administration majors. C-ID ECON 201 (A/CSU/UC) PC- P102 – INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY Area H; CSU-D2; IGETC-4B THEATRE ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P102 – PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS . .3 UNITS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Elementary Algebra Total lecture 54 hours. Study of the creative process and (MATH P055) or equivalent. INFORMATION techniques of staging a theatrical production. Survey of Total lecture 54 hours. This introductory course focuses the mass media; styles and techniques in film, radio, and on economic issues from the viewpoint of the whole television drama. Includes an introduction to dramatic economy. Topics include: market systems, GDP and other evaluation and review. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C1; macroeconomic measures of production, macroeconomic IGETC-3A equilibrium, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, monetary and fiscal policy, financial institutions, and international economics. C-ID ECON 202 (A/CSU/UC) EARTH SCIENCE PC-Area H; CSU-D2; IGETC-4B

P110 – INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE . . . 4 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. EDUCATION Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This course is a general introduction to the earth sciences: geology, P076 – EFFECTIVE LEARNING SKILLS ...... 1 UNIT oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Together Prerequisite: None. this class and the accompanying lab will give students a Total lecture 18 hours. This course focuses on effective well-rounded understanding of the earth environment learning skills for first semester and returning college that surrounds them and how they can interact with that students whose placement require remedial courses. The environment for the betterment of themselves and their course will introduce students to skills that will help them in fellow citizens. The course is designed for, but not limited their academic courses at Porterville College and throughout to, liberal studies majors who are seeking an Elementary their education. Skills to be presented: goal setting, stress Teaching Credential. At least one field trip is required. Course reduction techniques, time management strategies and is approved for pass/no pass grading option. C-ID GEOL learning strategies based on their learning style. The course 121 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area F; CSU-B1; CSU-B3; IGETC-5A; will also cover career awareness, exploration and planning. IGETC-5C Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. Credits do not count toward the associate degree. P114 – PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement and P077 – LEARNING STRATEGIES ...... 2 UNITS eligible for level 2 Math placement. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. This course is a basic study of Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed for students physical geography and the earth as a system. Important with learning disabilities or learning deficits. This course will elements include the origin of the earth’s major geological address learning styles and the development and utilization and climatological patterns and their influence upon the of compensatory strategies in their academic endeavors. A characteristics of landforms, vegetation, and soils. Finally, specific focus will be placed on the development of student the course will deal with human impact on the earth as a learning profiles and technology. Specific study strategies whole and how human-induced global change will alter the using multi-sensory methods will be explored. Strongly landscape around us. Course is approved for pass/no pass recommended for students placing in remedial skill level. grading option. Equivalent to GEOG P114. (A/CSU/UC) Credits do not count toward the associate degree. Course is PC-Area F; CSU-D5; IGETC-4E approved for pass/no-pass grading option. This course may be repeated two times. ECONOMICS P101 – COLLEGE PLANNING AND P101 – PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS . . . 3 UNITS SUCCESS STRATEGIES ...... 1 UNIT Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary Algebra (Math P055 or Prerequisite: None. equivalent) Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. This introductory economics course Total lecture 18 hours. Designed to acquaint students with focuses on economic choices at the individual, firm, and basic aims and objectives of college attendance. Goal setting, industry levels. Topics include scarcity, supply and demand, college skill building and exercises in critical thinking and market equilibrium, elasticity, production and cost theory, stress management are included, as well as emphasis on 95 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

academic planning for careers and transfers. New students P108 – COLLEGE SUCCESS FOR should complete the class during their first semester. Course STUDENT-ATHLETES ...... 1 UNIT is also offered online. (A/CSU) PC-Area A Prerequisite: None. This course addresses current topics and challenges relevant to student-athletes. Topics include: academic and life P102 – PERSONAL & CAREER EXPLORATION .2 UNITS skills, transitional and transfer issues, goal setting, time Prerequisite: None. management, career decision making, educational planning, Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. personal and social responsibility, and stress management. Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed for students (A/CSU) PC-Area A who are interested in exploring and examining careers; and investigate factors that often determine career choices. This will give students a broad overview of career selection, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN planning, and actual achievement. (A/CSU) PC-Area A P050 – EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN- P103 – INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING . . . . . 3 UNITS BASIC ...... 8 .5 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: California Code of Regulations Title 22 requires that COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. students be 18 years of age before they can be certified. Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider (CPR Total lecture 36 hours, total arranged 54 hours. A survey & AED). course that provides a general introduction to educational Total lecture 144, total laboratory 27 hours. This course theory and practice. The course is designed for individuals provides instruction in pre-hospital techniques in the that are considering a career in education at the elementary evaluation and emergency medical care through the or secondary level. The course provides opportunities recognition of signs and symptoms of illnesses and injuries. for observation and participation in classroom situations The course also includes instruction in the care rendered as well as an introduction to the requirements, duties, on scene and during transportation by EMT personnel. A and responsibilities of the teaching profession. Course is requirement for ambulance personnel and appropriate for approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU) many first responders such as law enforcement and fire personnel. The content of the course meets the objectives P105 – UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL contained in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) DIVERSITY IN U .S . SCHOOLS . . . . . 2 UNITS National EMS Education Standards. The student must meet Prerequisite: None. Health Careers Division health requirements and criminal Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. history background clearance to participate in the laboratory Total lecture 36 hours. This course, designed for students section of the course. Any expenses involved in meeting who are interested in addressing the special needs of the health requirements and background clearance are the English language learners (ELL), offers information about student’s expense. To be eligible for State of CA certification, the American school system and issues related to students an individual shall have a valid EMT course completion of diverse language and cultural backgrounds. Students will record, be 18 years of age, complete the criminal history learn how to develop lesson plans using different teaching background check requirement, and pass the National strategies and techniques. Students will learn about the Registry EMT certification examination. (A) educational opportunities available to Latin students. (A/ CSU) PC-Area J ENGLISH Incoming students at Porterville College are classified in P107 – STRATEGIES FOR PERSONAL AND four levels for English composition courses according to skill ACADEMIC SUCCESS ...... 2 UNITS level as determined by standardized test scores. A student Prerequisite: None. may challenge their initial placement by taking a written Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Prerequisite Challenge Exam. Total lecture 36 hours. This is a comprehensive survey course that focuses on academic as well as personal growth On the basis of the student’s performance in a composition and development strategies as they relate to personal class during the first two weeks of a semester, a student may and academic values and priorities, college culture and also be recommended for placement in the next higher level, diversity, procrastination, motivation, self-responsibility and or it may be recommended that he/she transfer to a lower awareness, behavior modification, problem-solving, goal level. The entire philosophy of the placement procedure is to setting and planning, critical analysis, time management, provide initial placement that will be of the greatest benefit to the student in his or her college English program. probation policies, and study skills. Recommended for students in transition from high school to college, and re- Students who are originally placed in English P083 (level entry adults returning to schools. Course is approved for 4) and who earn a grade of “C” or higher in the course pass/no pass grading option. (A/CSU) PC-Area A may advance to English P071. Students who are originally 96 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS placed in English P071 (level 3) and who earn a grade of “C” development, reading strategies, note taking, distinguishing or higher in the course may advance to English P050 (level fact from opinion as well as identifying author’s purpose, 2). Students who are originally placed in English P050(level tone, audience and theme from a selection of college level 2) and who earn a grade of “C” or higher in the course may reading materials. Credits do not count toward the associate advance to English P101 (level 1). degree.

Students who are placed in English P083, P071, P050 may opt COURSE DESCRIPTIONS to take English P073X, an accelerated reading and writing P073X – ENGLISH EXPRESS ...... 6 UNITS course. Students who earn a grade of “C” or higher in English Prerequisite: Eligible for Level 4 placement. INFORMATION P073X may advance to English P101A (level 1) or English Total lecture 108 hours. Intensive developmental (pre-college P050 (level 2) at the instructor’s discretion. level) composition and reading. Practice in critical reading, critical thinking, exposition, and argumentation. English P050 – COLLEGE WRITING ...... 4 UNITS P073X is a time-consuming, high intensity course designed to accelerate progress to transfer level English. Students are Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement, or completion advised that the workload in this class is very fast-paced, of English P071 with a grade of “C” or higher. challenging, and time-consuming. Credits do not count Total lecture 72 hours. Course is also offered online. A course towards the associate degree. intended to prepare students to successfully contend with the rigorous demands of transfer level academic writing across the curriculum. Instruction emphasizes development of 500 P079 – LEARNING SKILLS FOR - 750 word essays utilizing a variety of rhetorical modes. DEVELOPMENTAL READING . . . .5 OR 1 UNIT Students use evidence to support clearly stated positions. Prerequisite: None. Students experience researching and writing a reference Total laboratory 27 or 54 hours. In this laboratory class paper using MLA documentation style. Students will read students will participate in self-paced learning in an open, at least one book length work and write a minimum of 6,000 structured laboratory under the instruction of faculty. words. Credits do not count toward the associate degree. Students have the opportunity to improve reading skills. Vocabulary instruction includes improvement of recognition P052 – ADVANCED READING TECHNIQUES . . . 3 UNITS and use skills including the meaning and spelling of new words, word relationships, and utilization of new vocabulary. Prerequisite: None. This course is offered on a pass/no-pass grading basis. Open- Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. entry/open-exit course. Credits do not count toward the Total lecture 54 hours. A course designed to develop associate degree. This course may be repeated three times. critical reading skills sufficient to successfully comprehend college level material. The course includes instruction in critical reading, distinguishing between fact or opinion, P080 – LEARNING SKILLS FOR summarizing, outlining and vocabulary development BASIC WRITING ...... 5 OR 1 UNIT through a combination of lecture and class activities. Credits Prerequisite: None. do not count toward the associate degree. Total laboratory 27 or 54 hours. In this laboratory class students will participate in self-paced learning in an open, structured laboratory under the instruction of faculty. P071 – BASIC WRITING SKILLS ...... 3 UNITS Students have the opportunity to improve writing skills. Prerequisite: Eligible for level 3 English placement or a grade of This course is offered on a pass/no-pass grading basis. Open- “C” or better in English P083/P084. entry/open-exit course. Credits do not count toward the Total lecture 54 hours. Introduction to college writing with associate degree. This course may be repeated three times. an emphasis on short essay development utilizing a writing process. Practice to achieve clarity and coherence in written sentences and tightly constructed paragraphs and short P081 – BASIC READING ...... 3 UNITS essays. Students will review grammar and punctuation and Prerequisite: None. be introduced to rhetorical modes. Readings used for analysis Total lecture 54 hours. This course covers basic reading and and as models for writing. Students will read one book-length study skills. Instruction is designed to improve students’ work and write a minimum of 4,000 words. Credits do not reading comprehension and vocabulary. Class work on count toward the associate degree. assignments will emphasize study skills, dictionary skills, textbook reading skills and elements of fiction, including P072 – EFFECTIVE READING ...... 3 UNITS main idea, details, characters, setting, plot, symbols, and themes. Credits do not count toward the associate degree. Recommendation: Eligible for level 3 English placement or a grade of “C” or higher in English P081. Total lecture 54 hours. This course is designed to elevate P083 – BASIC WRITING ...... 3 UNITS students’ ability to read critically and analytically and thus Prerequisite: Eligible for Level 4 English placement. successfully comprehend college level written materials in Total lecture 54 hours. This course covers grammar usage a variety of disciplines. Emphasis will include vocabulary and basic writing techniques with an emphasis on writing 97 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

simple sentences and short, coherent paragraphs. Credits do P102 – ENG LIT: BEOWULF TO POPE AND not count toward the associate degree. THE AGE OF REASON ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P083R – BASIC READING AND WRITING . . . . 6 UNITS Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Prerequisite: Eligible for Level 4 placement. Total lecture 54 hours. The history of English literature from Total lecture 108 hours. This course covers basic reading the earliest examples to the present time with an emphasis and writing techniques to prepare students for college-level on cultural influences in the literature. The course includes reading and writing tasks. Reading instruction is designed to a detailed study of Beowulf, Chaucer, Spencer, Shakespeare, improve students’ reading comprehension and vocabulary. Milton, and Swift. Required for students whose major or Writing instruction includes grammar, punctuation, minor is English. Recommended for students who desire to paragraph structure, and the writing process. Compositions extend their knowledge of their cultural heritage. (A/CSU/ are assigned in response to readings, emphasizing the UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B relationship between reading and writing. Credits do not count toward the associate degree. P103 – SHAKESPEARE SURVEY ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS P101A – EXPOSITORY COMPOSITION . . . . . 4 UNITS Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement or grade of Total lecture/demonstration 54 hours. Read, interpret, and “C” or higher in English P050. analyze approximately nine key comedies, tragedies, and Total lecture 72 hours. The study of writing, including histories for an understanding of their themes, background, paragraph development, essay organization, logic, a writing and literary significance. View video productions for process, and research paper writing. Reading in a variety discussion of dramatic elements, contrasting productions of rhetorical modes used as models for writing. Instruction and dramatic techniques, and for visual reinforcement and experience in writing research papers. Students will of the textual elements. Discussion should emphasize read at least two book-length works and write a minimum Shakespeare’s language and poetic style, as well as historical of 8,000 words, including an argumentative research paper. and sociological connections to each of the plays. A brief This course is also offered online. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area B; discussion of Shakespeare’s sonnets and contemporaries CSU-A2; IGETC-1A will also be included. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B P101B – ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING AND CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH P104 – ENGLISH LITERATURE: ROMANTICS LITERATURE ...... 4 UNITS TO THE PRESENT ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in English P101A. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 72 hours. A study of fiction, poetry, and drama Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. representing a variety of cultural experiences from different Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of English literature from the critical viewpoints with an emphasis on analytical, critical, late 18th century Romantics to contemporary British writers. and argumentative writing and thinking. Students are The course includes a detailed study of the works of Byron, required to read one book-length work and a novel, as well Wordsworth, Shelley, Dickens, Wilde, and others. Required as selected works of literature from different genres. Critical thinking is taught within the context of literary criticism. for students whose major or minor is English. Recommended Course includes advanced instruction in the art of writing, for students who wish to extend their knowledge of their with particular emphasis on argumentation as a means of cultural inheritance. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; conveying the students’ critical viewpoint, library research, IGETC- 3B and MLA documentation. Course emphasizes a close reading of literary selections. C-ID ENGL 110 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area P112 – FORMS OF LITERATURE: L; CSU-A3; CSU-C2; IGETC-1B CHICANO LITERATURE ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P101C – ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING AND Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. CRITICAL THINKING ...... 3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides a survey of Prerequisite: English 101A with a “C” or better. literary portrayals of Chicanos by Chicanos and other Total lecture 54 hours. This course offers instruction in writers in three major genres (poetry, short story, novel); argumentation and critical writing, critical thinking, the literary analysis of works focuses on four areas: factual analytical evaluation of texts, research strategies, information content, interpretive aspects, stylistic features, and an overall literacy, and proper documentation. (A/CSU) PC-Area I; evaluation of the writer’s management of his/her theme(s). PC-Area L (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B 98 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P113 – FORMS OF LITERATURE: P119 – FORMS OF LITERATURE: POETRY . . .3 UNITS CHICANO DRAMA ...... 3. UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. Study of poetry as a literary art form, Total lecture 54 hours. A study of drama created by Chicanos emphasizing critical interpretation and recognition of poetic including the historical origins and social/political influences forms and elements. Designed as an elective. (A/CSU/UC) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS of individual plays. Students will read and analyze Chicano PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B drama as a literary art form and a philosophical, sociological, INFORMATION psychological, and political expression of the Chicano P130 – AMERICAN LITERATURE 1 ...... 3 UNITS American experience. Various forms representing several Prerequisite: Eligible for Level 1 English placement. styles will be studied as representing multiple theater Total lecture 54 hours. Lectures, reading and discussion movements. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; PC-Area L; CSU-C2 on major American authors, movements, and trends from the colonial times to the mid-1800s. Literary masterpieces P115 – FORMS OF LITERATURE: are studied for their intrinsic worth as well as for their WOMEN WRITERS ...... 3 UNITS significance in American literary development. (A/CSU/ Prerequisite: None. UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. This course will address women as P131 – AMERICAN LITERATURE 2 ...... 3 UNITS writers and characters through the study of basic feminist Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 placement. theory and a variety of genres (essay, speech, short story, Total lecture 54 hours. Lectures, reading and discussion poetry, drama, and film) from the middle ages to the present. on major American authors, movements, and trends from Whenever possible, students will attend a nearby conference the colonial times to the mid-1800s. Literary masterpieces or art show focused on the works of contemporary women are studied for their intrinsic worth as well as for their artists. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. significance in American literary development. (A/CSU) (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B P134 – INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH FOR WRITING ...... 1 UNIT P116 – FORMS OF LITERATURE: THE SHORT STORY ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in English P050 or P101A or eligible for level 2 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 18 hours. This course introduces methods of Total lecture 54 hours. Study of the short story as a literary research, instructs in evaluation of print and online sources, art form, emphasizing the contemporary scene. (A/CSU/ and illustrates the research process to prepare students for UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B academic, personal, and workplace research. (A/CSU)

P117 – FORMS OF LITERATURE: P140 – CREATIVE WRITING ...... 3 UNITS AMERICAN INDIAN LITERATURE . . . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. Instruction in the writing of fiction, Total lecture 54 hours. Students explore the American Indian including the short story and personal narrative, and poetry. experience as recorded in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, Students will learn and apply the elements of the craft and and essay. They will consider how literature created by learn to write appropriately for publications; in addition Native Americans brings to light tribal traditions, values, they will read and critically analyze appropriate models. and practices. While studying the literature they will Intended for students seeking a career in writing or with consider historical, geographical, political, and economic a strong interest in writing. Especially recommended for circumstances. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; CSU-C2 English majors. (A/CSU) PC-Area L; CSU-C2

P118 – THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE ...... 3 UNITS P141 – MAGAZINE ARTICLE WRITING . . . . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. Exploration of the Bible as a literary Total lecture 54 hours. Exploration of professional, nonfiction work foundational to western culture. Emphasis will be given magazine writing, including methods of locating, researching, to the Old Testament and the New Testament Gospels; other querying and production. Principles of marketing selection, New Testament and non-canonical works may be included. sales techniques, and interviewing procedures. (A/CSU) (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B PC-Area L 99 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENGLISH FOR SECOND LANGUAGE P080B –BASIC READING, VOCABULARY, LEARNERS AND GRAMMAR ...... 5 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P079 – BEG ENGLISH FOR SECOND Total lecture 90 hours. This course--the second of a two- LANGUAGE LEARNERS ...... 3 UNITS semester series--is intended for matriculated students with Prerequisite: None. rudimentary English speaking, reading, and writing skills Total lecture 54 hours. This class is intended for matriculated for whom English is not a native language. Through an students with elementary English speaking, reading, and integrated approach to language instruction, the course writing skills for whom English is not a native language. provides students with exposure to the structure of oral Through an integrated approach to language instruction, the and written English with emphasis on establishing sentence course provides students with exposure to the structure of patterns as habits, and the building of sufficient vocabulary oral and written English at the low-intermediate level with to deal with practical situations. emphasis on establishing sentence patterns as habits and the building of sufficient vocabulary to deal with practical P090 – INTRO TO ENGLISH AS A SECOND situations. LANGUAGE ...... 0 UNITS Prerequisite: None. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS P070A–INTERMEDIATE, PRONUNCIATION, Total lecture 27 hours. This noncredit course will introduce READING, AND WRITING ...... 5 UNITS adults with minimal English-speaking skills to English-as- Prerequisite: None. a-Second Language instruction and rudimentary aspects of Recommendation: Completion of EL2 P080B with a grade of oral and written English and will encourage students to seek “C” or higher, or an appropriate score on the English proficiency additional instruction in English. examination. Total lecture 90 hours. This course--the first of a two- semester series--is intended for matriculated students with ETHNIC STUDIES intermediate English speaking, reading, and writing skills for whom English is not a native language. Through an P120 –AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE . . . . 3 UNITS integrated approach to language instruction, the course Prerequisite: Eligible for level I English placement. provides students with exposure to the structure of oral and Total lecture 54 hours. This course is an interdisciplinary written English at the intermediate-advanced level. analysis of the African American human experience. Sociological and interdisciplinary approaches, theories, and research will be employed to explore and evaluate the P070B– INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION, history, culture, and condition of the African American READING, AND COMP ...... 5 UNITS community within the context of U.S. society and the global Prerequisite: None. community. Topics addressed include the cultural and Recommendation: English for Second Language Learners geographical diversity of the African Diaspora, historical P070A or higher, or appropriate score on the English proficiency background, socioeconomic status, health status, and the examination. social psychological impact of social inequality. Equivalent Total lecture 90 hours. This course--the second of a two-- to SOCI P120 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; CSU-D0; IGETC-4J semester series--is intended for matriculated students with intermediate English speaking, reading, and writing skills who are planning to enroll in transfer-level courses. Through FIRE TECHNOLOGY an integrated approach to language instruction, the course provides students with exposure to the structure of oral and P050 – FIRE FIGHTER I ACADEMY ...... 13 UNITS written English at the intermediate-advanced level with Prerequisite: Fire Technology P101 and EMTC P050 or equivalent emphasis on academic writing and research. with “C” or better. Recommendation: Current affiliation with a fire service agency P080A – BASIC STRUCTURE, PRONUNCIATION, that will provide personal protective clothing and medical AND COMPOSITION ...... 5 UNITS clearance and completion of a self-contained breathing apparatus Prerequisite: None. (SCBA) “fit test,” is recommended. Total lecture 90 hours. This course--the first of a two- Total lecture 180 hours, total laboratory 180 hours. This semester series--is intended for matriculated students with Academy is accredited by the Office of the California State rudimentary English speaking, reading, and writing skills Fire Marshal (CSFM) and is designed to provide the basic for whom English in not a native language. Through an educational and practical training elements required for integrated approach to language instruction, the course CSFM certification as Firefighter 1. In most California fire provides students with exposure to the structure of oral departments, Firefighter 1 level certification is a prerequisite and written English with emphasis on establishing sentence for entry-level job applicants. While this course meets or patterns as habits, and the building of sufficient vocabulary exceeds the basic Firefighter 1 educational and practical to deal with practical situations. training elements, eligibility for Firefighter 1 certification 100 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS also requires on-the-job experience that is NOT an element of P101 –PRINCIPLES OF this Academy. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading EMERGENCY SERVICES ...... 3 UNITS option. (A) Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an introduction to fire protection education, career opportunities in fire P051 – INTERAGENCY BASIC WILDLAND

FIREFIGHTER ...... 6 5. UNITS protection and related fields, philosophy and history of fire COURSE DESCRIPTIONS protection, fire loss analysis, organization and function of Prerequisite: None. public and private fire protection services, fire departments Recommendation: Current first aid and CPR certification at INFORMATION as part of local government, laws and regulations affecting the Public Safety First Aid level or above as defined by California fire service, fire service nomenclature, basic fire chemistry and Health and Safety Code. physics, basic fire control strategy and tactics, and common Total lecture 90 hours, total laboratory 81 hours. This course is designed to provide the basic educational and practical fire protection systems. (A/CSU) training elements required for issuance of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Basic Wildland P102 – FIRE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY . . . . .3 UNITS Firefighter (“Basic 67”) certificate. Successful completion of Prerequisite: None. this course will also result in the student meeting the “Basic Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides fundamental 32” training requirements of the Federal fire agencies and information regarding the history and philosophy of fire issuance of the appropriate certificates. Graduates of this prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention Academy will meet the minimum wildland fire training bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire requirements typically necessary to apply for seasonal hazards, and the relationship of fire prevention with built-in wildland fire control positions with most State and Federal fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life- fire agencies in California. (A) safety education. (A/CSU)

P056 – FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR 1A: P103 – FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT ...... EMERG VEHICLE OPERATIONS . . . . 2 UNITS SYSTEMS ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Member of a fire organization. California Drivers Prerequisite: None. License, Class B, fire fighter restricted (minimum) . Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides information Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Fire relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm Fighter I training recommended. systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special Total lecture 32 hours, total laboratory 14 hours. This hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire course provides the student with information on driver protection and portable fire extinguishers. (A/CSU) responsibilities, recognized standards, and related laws for fire apparatus. Topics include basic inspections, P104 – BUILDING CONSTRUCTION documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire FIRE PROTECTION ...... 3 UNITS apparatus, and techniques on driving and positioning fire Prerequisite: None. apparatus. Each student also has the opportunity to increase Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides the components his or her driving skills during simulated driving conditions. of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The (A) focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key P057 – FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, 1B: PUMP OPERATION ...... 2 UNITS and operating at emergencies. (A/CSU) Prerequisite: Member of a fire organization. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Fire P105 – FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION . . 3. UNITS Fighter I training. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 32 hours, total laboratory 12 hours. A 40- Total lecture 54 hours. This course explores the theories and hour course encompassing types and design of fire service fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how pumps and their operations. Updated to reflect the 2009 they are controlled. (A/CSU) NFPA 1002 Standards for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications and requires a textbook and student supplement. This course provides the student GENERAL STUDIES with information on pump construction and theory of pump operations. Topics include: methods for performing P055 – STUDENT GOVERNMENT ...... 1 UNIT basic hydraulics and techniques on basic inspections, Prerequisite: None. documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire Total laboratory 54 hours. This course is designed to pumps. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his train students to assume student body leadership and or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions. responsibility in school affairs. Specific instruction in (A) principles and application of parliamentary law; the co- 101 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

curricular activity program; finances, including budgetaring HEALTH CAREERS procedure; and group dynamics. Students conduct their own affairs in a democratic manner. Field trips may be arranged. P101 – TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING IN This course may be repeated three times. (A) HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAM . . . . . 1 UNIT Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 18 hours. A study of the variety of teaching GEOGRAPHY techniques which are applicable to classroom instruction and clinical supervision of students pursuing a health profession. Teaching techniques should focus on delivery of the theory P113 – CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY ...... 3 UNITS and content of a program and assessment of student Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. performance in the classroom and in the clinical setting. The Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. range of teaching techniques should be from general lecture format to more creative approaches of teaching. (A/CSU) Total lecture 54 hours. Introduction to understanding the relationship between human populations and the earth from a geographicperspective, exploring patterns in HEALTH EDUCATION

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS population dynamics, settlement systems, natural resource exploitation, food production, economic and political P112 – HEALTH EDUCATION ...... 3 UNITS organization, language, religion, ethnicity, culture history, Prerequisite: None. and globalization. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-D5; Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. IGETC-4E Total lecture 54 hours. A course in health education based upon the fundamental concepts of human biology. Includes a study of diseases, sex education, drug abuse, emotional P114 – PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY ...... 3 UNITS health, environmental health, nutrition, and consumer Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement, health. This course is also offered online and as a hybrid. eligible for level 2 Math placement. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. (A/ Total lecture 54 hours. This course is a basic study of CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E1 physical geography and the earth as a system. Important elements include the origin of the earth’s major geological HISTORY and climatological patterns and their influence upon the characteristics of landforms, vegetation, and soils. Finally, P101 – WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 ...... 3 UNITS the course will deal with human impact on the earth as a Prerequisite: None. whole and how human-induced global change will alter the Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. landscape around us. Course is approved for pass/no pass A comparative survey of the political, economic, social, grading option. Equivalent to ERSC P114. (A/CSU/UC) religious, intellectual, and cultural development of world PC-Area F; CSU-D5; IGETC-4E civilizations from the rise of the first complex societies to 1500 CE. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; PC-Area L; CSU-C2; CSU-D6; GEOLOGY IGETC-3B; IGETC-4F

P110 – INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY . . . . 4 UNITS P102 – WORLD HISTORY FROM 1500 TO THE PRESENT ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. An Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. introduction to the processes and materials which together A comparative survey of the political, economic, religious, produce the different topographic and geological features intellectual, and cultural development of world civilizations on earth. An emphasis will be placed on the theory of from 1500 to the present, including the interconnections and Plate Tectonics as the unifying model to explain geological interdependencies of the modern world. Course is approved phenomena. Laboratory work will include a systematic study for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; of minerals and rocks, as well as the methods of geology. PC-Area L; CSU-C2; CSU-D6; IGETC-3B; IGETC-4F Emphasis will be on field study, with at least one field trip required. The course is designed as an introductory survey P104 – HISTORY OF WESTERN and designed for those students not necessarily majoring in CIVILIZATION I ...... 3 UNITS physical sciences and engineering. Course is approved for Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. pass/no pass grading option. C-ID GEOL 101 (A/CSU/UC) Total lecture 54 hours. A study of the cultural, social, PC-Area F; CSU-B1; CSU-B3; IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C economic, religious, philosophical, and political development 102 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS of Western Civilization from its beginnings to 1648. (A/CSU/ P119 – MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORY . . . . . 3 UNITS UC) PC-Area H; CSU-C2; CSU-D6; IGETC-3B; IGETC-4F Prerequisite: Level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of the Mexican-American ethnic group in United States history, including Latin- P105 – HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II 3 UNITS American backgrounds and cultural contributions. (A/CSU/ Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement.

UC) PC-Area J; CSU-D3; CSU-D6; IGETC-4F COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Total lecture 54 hours. A study of the historical, cultural, social, economic, religious, philosophical, and political development of Western Civilization from 1648 until the P120 – HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST . . . . 3 UNITS INFORMATION present. C-ID HIST 180 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-C2; Prerequisite: None. CSU-D6; IGETC-3B; IGETC-4F Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. An introduction to the history, peoples, and cultures of the Middle East from the birth of Mohammad P107 – CALIFORNIA HISTORY ...... 3 UNITS in the 6th century to the present. Examines the development Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. and achievements of Islamic civilization and its interactions Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of the growth and with modernity, nationalism, Israel, and the West. Course is development of California politically, socially, and approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) economically from 1542 to the present, emphasizing PC-Area J; CSU-C2; CSU-D3; CSU-D6; IGETC-3B; IGETC-4F twentieth century issues. (A/CSU/UC) CSU-D6; IGETC-4F

P121 – HISTORY OF EAST ASIA ...... 3 UNITS P108 – EARLY LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of the social and political Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of the social and political history of early Latin America from the Pre-Columbian history of East Asia from the foundations of literate Asian civilizations, the Iberian conquest and settlement, the 300 civilization through the transition into modern nations and years of colonial development, through independence by their adaptation to a changing contemporary world. The the 1820s. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading course focuses on China, Japan, and Korea, giving substantial option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; CSU-C2; CSU-D3; CSU-D6; attention to the philosophical and religious traditions that IGETC-4F bestow distinctive characteristics on the East Asian region and on each of the three countries. Course is approved for P109 – MODERN LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY . . 3 UNITS pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. CSU-C2; CSU-D3; CSU-D6; IGETC-3B; IGETC-4F Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of the social and political history of Latin America from independence through P123 – HISTORY OF MEXICO ...... 3 UNITS the struggles to create nation-states, the movements of Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. revolution and reform, the tensions between traditionalism Total lecture 54 hours. Surveys Mexico’s historical foundation and modernization, and the modern social and political from the pre-Columbian civilizations through the Spanish transformation of the region. Course is approved for pass/ conquest and colonial period, independence, nation building, no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; PC-Area foreign interventions, the eras of reform, dictatorship, J; CSU-D6; IGETC-4F revolution, and modernity to the present. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; P117 – HISTORY/US FROM COLONIAL CSU-D3; CSU-D6; IGETC-4F PERIOD TO 1877 ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. HUMAN SERVICES Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of the historical, political, and social development of the United States from the beginning P101 – INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES . . 3 UNITS of the colonial period to 1877. C-ID HIST 130 (A/CSU/UC) Prerequisite: None. PC-Area G; CSU-D6; IGETC-4F Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. This course will provide basic P118 – HISTORY/US FROM 1877 knowledge of the human services profession. The focus will TO THE PRESENT ...... 3 UNITS be on the role of all human services agencies with an emphasis Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. on the description of services, eligibility requirements for Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of the historical, political, services, target populations, costs and location of services. and social development of the United States from 1877 to Consideration will also be given to analysis of programs and the present. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area G; CSU-D6; IGETC-4F their impact. (A/CSU) 103 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P102 – INTRO TO ALCOHOLISM AND P106 – PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY OF ALCOHOL SUBSTANCE ABUSE ...... 3 UNITS AND DRUG ABUSE AND Prerequisite: None. PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC MEDICATIONS . 3 UNITS Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. To provide an overview of the history Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. of alcohol use and chemical dependency, cultural, religious Total lecture 54 hours. This course will provide an overview and political influences, theories about addictions and other of the effects of alcohol, drugs and psychotherapeutic drugs alcohol problems. Social control, public policy, prevention, on the central nervous system and resultant behavior. The formal recovery programs and mutual self-help groups are addiction process, tolerance, withdrawal, genetic influences, explored. Definitions and differing views on alcohol/drug gender differences, fetal alcohol syndrome, nutritional use and the issue of controlled drinking is also reviewed. aspects and side effects of psychotherapeutic medications, (A/CSU) medical treatment of alcohol/drug withdrawal, antagonist drugs, anti-depressants and the recovery process and the P103 – ETHICS AND HUMAN AIDS/HIV – chemical dependency relationship will be SERVICES WORKERS ...... 3 UNITS covered. (A/CSU) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. P107 – UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Total lecture 54 hours. Includes the nature of ethical AND TREATING problems, values clarification, client rights, client autonomy, CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS . . . . . 3 UNITS confidentiality, and informed consent. Also reviews the Prerequisite: None. professional associations, certifications, licensure, counselor Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. burnout and the recovering counselor, and associated Total lecture 54 hours. This course reviews the major problems/issues. Course is approved for pass/no-pass concepts, definitions, and features of co-occurring mental grading option. (A/CSU) health disorders associated with addiction (either as cause or consequence). Skills in recognizing co-occurring disorders, P104 – BASIC INTERVIEWING AND referral and case management of clients and appropriate COUNSELING SKILLS ...... 3 UNITS scope of practice are emphasized. Common types of mental Prerequisite: None. health issues associated with addiction, including mood, Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. anxiety, and adjustment disorders, post traumatic stress Total lecture 54 hours. This course develops skills and disorder, and unresolved issues of childhood abuse, are techniques needed to obtain the basic array of information covered as well as an overview of appropriate treatment useful to appropriate case management. These skills include and management approaches. Course is approved for pass/ effective listening, interpretation of nonverbal signals, no-pass grading option. (A/CSU) and methods of stimulating reaction from the client. In addition, several common pitfalls to good counselor/client P108 – COUNSELING APPROACHES relationships are covered. This course is the precursor for AND TECHNIQUES ...... 3 UNITS more advanced work in either the individual or group Prerequisite: None. process. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement.. option. (A/CSU) Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an overview of the key theorists in the addiction counseling field and the P105 – INTRO TO COUNSELING WITH impact of their particular theoretical approaches. Current MULTICULTURAL POPULATIONS . . . . 3 UNITS scientific and research addiction counseling strategies are Prerequisite: None. presented with students given tools and techniques to Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. analyze appropriate content and applications for individual Total lecture 54 hours. The purpose of this course is to prepare and group activities. The historical overview discusses the human services counselors for working with diverse clients progression of theories from the physical effects of substance by having them become aware of and deal with their biases, abuse; to psychological factors impacting relapse tendencies; stereotypes and assumptions; become aware of the values and and more recent theories providing a holistic approach world view of multicultural and special population clients; (treating the whole person). Concepts of treating like skills learn about appropriate intervention strategies that take into deficits, social skills deficits, and psychological deficits are account the social, cultural, historical, environmental and discussed in the course with students being provided an physical differences of clients. Course is approved for pass/ introduction to case management, treatment planning, setting no-pass grading option. (A/CSU) PC-Area J of goals, and progress charting. (A/CSU) 104 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P109 – GROUP COUNSELING STRATEGIES . . 1 5. UNITS elder abuse and elder rights and interventions, including Prerequisite: None. counseling techniques and social services. Course is approved Corequisite: HMSV P110 Group Process. for pass/no pass grading option. (A/CSU) Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 27 hours. A study of the theory, process and P120 – INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE . . 3 UNITS practice of group counseling and the role of group counseling Prerequisite: None. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS in the recovery/ therapeutic process. (A/CSU) Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement.

Total lecture 54 hours. This course offers students a general INFORMATION P110 – GROUP COUNSELING PROCESS . . . 1 5. UNITS understanding of social welfare and social work. It presents Prerequisite: None. an overview of the historical, philosophical, economic, Corequisite: HMSV P109 Counseling Strategies. political, and social dimensions of the social work profession. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. The course also studies the needs and the problems people Total lecture 27 hours. An introduction to the process, bring to social welfare agencies and patterns of societal dynamics, types and problem, and techniques in group responses. (A/CSU) PC-Area H; CSU-D7 counseling with an emphasis upon the individual’s first-hand experience as the group studies itself (under supervision). P134 – HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIP The focus will be upon group process as a means of changing (CERTIFICATE) ...... 1 UNIT behavior and on ethical issues in using group techniques. Prerequisite: Human Service P110 with a “C” grade or better. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/ Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. CSU) Total laboratory and/or field work 54. Observation and participation in mental health and alcohol/substance P111 – CASE MANAGEMENT ...... 3 UNITS abuse service agencies. Examples of settings include a Prerequisite: None. social model recovery alcohol/substance abuse center Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. or a mental health clinic. Supervision of students will be Total lecture 54 hours. An in-depth study of the twelve core emphasized in the twelve following areas: screening, intake, functions involved in the alcoholism and drug abuse field. An orientation, assessment, treatment, planning, counseling, case investigation of the step by step process of screening, intake, managements, crisis management, education, referral, report orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and record keeping, and consultation. Course is approved for case management, crisis management, education, referral, pass/no pass grading option. This course may be repeated reports and record keeping and consultation. A preparation three times. (A/CSU) for setting up the field practicum. (A/CSU) P135 – HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIP (CERTIFICATE) ...... 2 UNITS P112 – INTERNSHIP / MENTAL HEALTH/ SUBSTANCE ABUSE CARE ...... 2 UNITS Prerequisite: Successful completion of HMSV P101, HMSV P103, HMSV P104, HMSV P105, HMSV P109, and HMSV Prerequisite: Successful completion of HMSV P101, HMSV P110, unless student is already working in the field. P103, HMSV P104, HMSV P105, HMSV P109, and HMSV Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. P110, unless student is already working in the field. Total laboratory and/or field work 108 hours. Supervised Total laboratory 108 hours. Observation and participation experience in areas of human service. Students may serve in mental health and alcohol/substance abuse service as tutors, guidance aides, peer counselors, financial aid agencies. Examples of settings to be utilized include a assistants, placement assistants or community aides both social model recovery alcohol/substance abuse center in public and private agencies. Students pursuing the and a mental health clinic. Supervision of students will be Human Services Certificate will receive supervision in the 12 emphasized in the twelve following areas: screening, intake, following areas: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, orientation, assessment, treatment, planning, counseling, case treatment, planning, counseling, case management, crises managements, crisis management, education, referral, report intervention, education, referral, record keeping and and record keeping and consultation. Course is approved for consultation. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU) option. This course may be repeated three times. (A/CSU)

P114 – ISSUES AND INTERVENTIONS IN GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH . . . . . 3 UNITS INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. P050 – INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE I . . . . . 5 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. An overview of psychosocial issues Prerequisite: None. facing the elderly population, such as late life depression, Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. This anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, death and course provides foundational skills training for maintenance dying, dementia, sexuality, suicide, substance abuse, technicians. Topics will include activities focused upon 105 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

creating foundation skills, math skills, basic electrical skills, completion of this basic course will prepare students for basic pneumatics and hydraulics, basic mechanical skills, employment as utility workers. (A) basic plumbing, air- conditioning, and workplace success skills. Completion of this basic course will prepare students P063–SOLAR SALES ...... 6 UNITS for a job as a building or production line maintenance Prerequisite: None. Recommended: INDT P060, INDT P061 and technician. (A) INDT P062 with a ‘C’ or better. Total lecture 108 hours. This Solar Sales course incorporates P051 – INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE II . . . . 4 5. UNITS a resourceful tour of electrical and technical knowledge Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in Industrial Maintenance enhancing skills to enlighten and sell basic photovoltaic (PV) P050 or equivalent course in Industrial Maintenance.. solar energy systems. Includes incentives in state and federal Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 81 hours. In this subsidies, devise a PV system, explore sizing, placement, and course, participants will receive instruction and participate cost estimation of solar energy systems; maintaining customer in activities enabling them to build skills in manufacturing service, consider marketing practices and investigating global maintenance; including pneumatics, mechanical drives, marketing practice; assisting the student’s preparedness in electrical wiring, electronic sensors, HVAC and solar technical background and performance, thus increasing their marketability in the renewable energy job marketplace. (A)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS energy. Successful completion of this basic course will prepare students for a job as a building or production line maintenance technician. (A) INFORMATION SYSTEMS

P052– PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC P001 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS . . . . 3 UNITS CONTROLLER BASICS ...... 2 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 36 hours. This course provides a solid foundation Total lecture 54 hours. This course is designed to provide in PLC theory, installation, programming, operation, and the student with fundamental concepts of microcomputer troubleshooting. Students will become knowledgeable hardware and software. The software covered is Microsoft with the fundamentals of installing, programming, and Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. The troubleshooting digital and analog PLCs. (A) student is expected to use the computer outside of the classroom to accomplish the assignments and to enhance P060– POWER TECH PRE APPRENTICE . . . 4 5. UNITS their understanding of the subject matter. A research project Prerequisite: None. will also be assigned to help the student to critically evaluate Total lecture 81 hours. This course provides a broader view the advances of today’s computer technology. (A) PC-Area I of six major industries within the green building field, and prepares students for the Power Technician I and II courses. P010 – INTRODUCTION TO WORD Topics include environmental stewardship, renewable energy, PROCESSING/WORD ...... 2 UNITS green building and energy efficiency, biofuels production and Prerequisite: None. farming, green industry trends, environmental compliance Total lecture 36 hours. This course will familiarize students and sustainability, and transportation and alternative fuels. with the basic and advanced functions of Microsoft Word for (A) Windows. Included topics are: creating, editing, illustrating, and formatting letters, tables, memos, outlines, forms, reports, merging word documents, and integrating Word P061– POWER TECHNICIAN I ...... 5 UNITS with other programs. (A) Prerequisite: INDT P060 with a ‘C’ or better. Total lecture 90 hours. This course is the first part of a two- part course series that provides foundational skills training P020 – INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS for utility workers. Topics will include activities focused SPREADSHEET/EXCEL ...... 2 UNITS upon foundational skills, math skills, compliance and ethics, Prerequisite: None. technical drawings, environmental awareness, first aid, Recommendation: Information Systems P001. hazwoper, and workplace success skills. (A) Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the spreadsheet using the most current version of Microsoft Excel. A task-driver approach P062– POWER TECHNICIAN II ...... 5 5. UNITS will be employed throughout the course. By working through Prerequisite: INDT P060 and INDT P061 with a ‘C’ or better. realistic cases, students will learn how to apply knowledge Toal lecture 99 hours. This is the final course of a two-part and skills in situations they are likely to encounter in the series for Power Technician. In this course, participants will workplace. Weekly tutorial projects and case problems will receive instruction and participate in activities enabling them be assigned to reinforce classroom instruction and to facilitate to build skills in basic electricity, basic climbing, excavation students’ understanding of common business applications and knots, OSHA and code and safety practice. Successful in the real world. (A) 106 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P030 – INTRODUCTION TO P113 – STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING – DATABASE– ACCESS ...... 2 UNITS VISUAL BASIC ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Information Systems P100. Recommendation: Information Systems P001. Total lecture 54 hours. This in an introductory course in Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed to provide computer programming using the Visual Basic programming

students with an overview of the Windows database program language. Students design, write, and debug programs COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Microsoft Access. A task-driven approach will be employed using the principles of structured programming. Topics throughout the course. By working through realistic cases, covered include: programming language structure and INFORMATION students will learn how to apply knowledge and skills in syntax, algorithm development, design considerations, situations they are likely to encounter in the workplace. program development tools, error handling and debugging, Weekly tutorial projects and case problems will be assigned functions and subprograms, selection and looping structures, to reinforce classroom learning and to facilitate students’ and array processing. Students will learn how to develop understanding of common business database applications and implement Visual Basic programs through hands-on in the real world. Course is appproved for pass/no pass individual assignments as well as full-scale team projects. grading option. (A) A clear understanding of information systems concepts is essential for enrollment in this course. (A/ CSU) P052 – INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN . . . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P210 – SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN . . . . 3 UNITS Recommendation: Information Systems P001 and P050. Prerequisite: Information Systems P100.. Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides hands-on learning Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an overview in web design and publishing using several web authoring of the systems analysis and design concepts and process. tools, including Dreamweaver; as well as examining other The five phases of the systems development life cycle and programs. Students will learn how to create web pages with various structures methodologies and development tools various links, pictures, images, tables, and CSS layout. Use will be examined. Topics include analyzing the business of HTML, XHTML, and CSS will be discussed. Students will case, requirements modeling, data and process modeling, be required to complete weekly homework assignments. development strategies, output and user interface design, As a part of the course, students will also demonstrate their data design, systems architecture, implementation, operation ability in creating a properly designed and fully functional and support, and security. A case study approach will be web site. (A) emphasized throughout the course to provide students with real-life experience as a systems analyst and project leader. P055 – INTERNET RESEARCH ...... 2 UNITS Knowledge of information systems, office applications, programming languages, data communications, and Prerequisite: None. networking are essential for students to contribute to team Total lecture 36 hours. This course instructs students in a projects and to complete this course successfully. (A/CSU) wide variety of Internet research techniques. Students will learn web search strategies and the use of appropriate search engines and directories. The course also covers evaluation P220 – DATA COMMUNICATIONS techniques for web resources, and MLA/APA citation AND NETWORKING ...... 3 UNITS formats for web resources. (A) Prerequisite: None. Recommendation: Information Systems P100. Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides a baseline-level P100 – INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS ...... 3 UNITS knowledge for success in the computer network industry and preparation for networking certifications including Prerequisite: None. the MCSA, MCSE, CAN and CCNA designations. Students Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement and are exposed to industry topics such as networked-attached Math P055. storage (NAS), cable installation and management, as well as Total lecture 54 hours. An overview of computer-based fixed and mobile WiMAX. This course provides up-to-date information systems and end- user productivity software. coverage of the networking operating systems, Microsoft Lecture topics include information systems concepts, Windows and Server technologies. (A/CSU) computer hardware, software, networks, e-commerce, systems development, security, privacy and social and ethical issues. Hands-on lab components include operating systems, Internet, word processor, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. This transfer-level course is designed for students who are transferring to four-year institutions or majoring in Information Systems. It meets the analytical thinking requirement for graduation and is offered both online and in traditional classroom format. (A/CU/UC) PC-Area I 107 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES P055 – ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA ...... 5 UNITS Prerequisite: A “C” or higher in Math P061, or a “B’ or higher P152 – STUDENT SUCCESS CAREER in high-school pre-algebra course. PATHWAY ...... 2 UNITS Total lecture 90 hours. A study of the elementary concepts of Prerequisite: None. algebra, including the structure of algebra, formulas, signed Total lecture 36 hours. This classroom-based, guidance numbers, nominals, polynomials, products and factorings, experience teaches students a quantifiable decision-making linear equations, algebraic fractions, exponents and radicals, process that will help them identify and plan for their career quadratic equations, ratio, proportion, variation and and education goals. The culmination of this process is the graphing of functions. Does not fulfill the associate degree development of an online career and education 10-year in mathematics. plan that can be used for advisory and academic coaching purposes and updated as students change, and/or face transitions. The personalized 10-year plan provides the focus P061 – PRE-ALGEBRA ...... 5 UNITS and intrinsic motivation to succeed in college, at work, and Prerequisite: None. in life. (A/CSU) Total lecture 90 hours. A careful treatment of the fundamental

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS arithmetic concepts and the application of mathematical operations to the solution of mathematically oriented problems that are commonly encountered in industry. MARKETING Designed to lead the students to discover relations and form generalizations involving fundamental operations. Emphasis P124 – PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING ...... 3 UNITS is on the reading and comprehension of word problems. Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. This course is designed to provide Includes the computational skills for linear, area, and an active-learning approach involving students in the volumetric measurements; the metric system; U.S. Customary operational, promotional and developmental problems System; ratio and proportion; percents and interest on of marketing from the entrepreneurial perspective to the loans and investments; motion; statistics; geometric shapes; corporate perspective; focusing on local, national, and global mathematical tables; taxes; signed numbers; and introduction issues. Topics include buying, pricing, sales promotion, to algebra. Does not fulfill associate degree requirements in salesmanship, public relations, stock control and record mathematics keeping. (A/CSU) PC-Area C P061L – PRE-ALGEBRA LABORATORY . . . . . 1 UNIT Prerequisite: None. MATHEMATICS Total laboratory 54 hours. The practice of computational skills, theoretical aspect of fundamental arithmetic concepts PQ – APPLIED ALGEBRA ...... 6 UNITS and processes, common fractions, decimals, percentages, Prerequisite: None. ratios and proportions, rectangles, triangles, regular Total lecture 108 hours. A careful treatment of the fundamental polygons, circles, solids, metric measure, practical algebra, arithmetic concepts with a focus on the application of and geometrical construction. Designed to lead the students mathematical operations to the solution of mathematical- to discover relations and form generalizations involving oriented problems that are commonly encountered in fundamental operations. This is an open-entry/open-exit industry. Also a study of elementary concepts of algebra. course. This course is offered only on a pass/no-pass grading This course is a combination of pre-algebra and elementary system. Does not fulfill associate degree requirements in algebra. Credits do not count toward the associate degree. mathematics.

P051 – INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA ...... 5 UNITS P101 – TRIGONOMETRY ...... 5 UNITS Prerequisite: A “C” or higher in Math P055, equivalent, or a “B” Prerequisite: Mathematics P051 or a “C” or higher in second or higher in second semester of high school geometry. semester of high school intermediate algebra. Total lecture 90 hours. Includes the study of elementary algebraic theory and techniques. Extends beyond elementary Total lecture 90 hours. A study of the meaning of the algebra, including quadratics, rational functions, complex trigonometric ratios, unit circle relations, graphs of the numbers, binomial theorem, ratio, proportion, variation, trigonometric function, logarithmic and exponential progressions, and logarithms. This course is also offered functions, solution of oblique and right angles, complex partially online (hybrid face-to-face and online). (A) PC- numbers. Course is also offered partially online (hybrid face- Area D to-face and online). (A/CSU) PC-Area D; PC-Area I; CSU-B4 108 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P102 – PRECALCULUS FUNCTIONS division approval). This course is also offered online. (A/ AND GRAPHS ...... 5 UNITS CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area I; CSU-B4; IGETC-2A Prerequisite: Mathematics P101 or equivalent. Total lecture 90 hours. The study of basic algebraic and P205 – CALCULUS 3 WITH geometric techniques and concepts considered essential for ANALYTIC GEOMETRY ...... 4 UNITS students preparing to study calculus, science or engineering. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: Mathematics P104. The course includes truth tables, the number systems through Total lecture 72 hours. Concludes the study of calculus

complex numbers, equations and inequalities, functions and INFORMATION begun in MATH P103. The concepts of the derivative and the graphs, determinants, theory of equation, exponential and definite integral are extended to functions of several variables logarithmic functions, vectors, binomial theorem, series in the form of partial derivatives and multiple integrals. In and progressions, the algebra of matrices, permutation, addition, the theory of limits, derivatives, and integrals are combination, probability. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area extended to vector-valued functions. Considerable attention I; CSU-B4; IGETC-2A is given to topics in vector calculus such as vector fields, line integrals, divergence and curl, the Fundamental Theorem of P103 – CALCULUS 1 WITH ANALYTIC Line Integrals, Green’s Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, and the GEOMETRY ...... 4 UNITS Divergence Theorem. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area I; Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in Math P102 OR grade of CSU-B4; IGETC-2A “B” or higher in both semesters of high school precalculus OR grade of “B” or higher in both semesters of high school calculus. P206 – DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND Total lecture 90 hours. Begins a sequence of three courses in LINEAR ALGEBRA ...... 5 UNITS calculus. Coverage includes the study of limits, continuity, Prerequisite: Math P205. derivatives, and integration. Extensive applications of the Total lecture 90 hours. The study of linear ordinary calculus to include related rates; optimization of functions of differential equations with applications to real-world one variable; calculation of areas, volumes, arc length, surface examples; numerical and analytical solutions; higher-order area, work, fluid force, and centers of mass. (A/CSU/UC) differential equations; solutions by Laplace transforms; (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area I; CSU-B4; IGETC-2A an introduction to linear algebra, including techniques for solving linear systems of equations and the concepts of basis P104 – CALCULUS 2 WITH and dimensions; exploration of the relationships between ANALYTIC GEOMETRY ...... 4 UNITS linear algebra and differential equations; boundary-value Prerequisite: MATH P103. problems. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area I; CSU-B4; Total lecture 72 hours. Continues the study of calculus begun IGETC-2A in MATH P103. Attention and greater detail is given to the techniques of integration and applications of integration. MICROBIOLOGY Other topics include the study of exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions; infinite series and the P106 – MICROBIOLOGY ...... 5 UNITS expansion of functions into power series; parametric and polar representations of curves. The course ends with a brief Prerequisite: Chemistry P106. introduction to differential equations. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement, Biology D; PC-Area I; CSU-B4; IGETC-2A P110 or equivalent. Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. An introduction to microbiology dealing with morphology, P122 – INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY physiology, classification and importance of bacteria, viruses, AND STATISTICS ...... 4 UNITS and multicellular parasites and immunology. Recommended Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement and MATH for students entering allied health fields. Course is approved P051 or a grade of “C” or higher in second semester of high school for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area E; intermediate algebra. CSU-B2; CSU-B3; IGETC-5B; IGETC-5C Total lecture 72 hours. A study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics will include graphs and frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, MUSIC probability, Baye’s Theorem, discrete and continuous probability distributions, including the normal and binomial P100 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY . 3. UNITS distributions, hypothesis testing with one and two samples, Prerequisite: None. estimation, linear correlation and regression, chi-square Total lecture 54 hours. This course will introduce students to procedures (tests for goodness of fit and independence), concepts, nomenclature, and techniques that are considered analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics and conducting prerequisite to a formal, college-level study of music theory, a study. Each student must have a TI 84 or 84 Plus calculator and is also recommended as a transfer-level, foundational or a calculator with equivalent statistical functions (with course in music for non-music majors. This course covers 109 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

the basic elements of music, including pitch and rhythm P117 – COLLEGE CHORALE ...... 1 UNIT notation, scales, major and minor keys and key signatures, Prerequisite: None. Vocal placement to be made during first transpositions, intervals, chords, and an introduction to the week of class. keyboard. No previous musical training is necessary. (A/ Total laboratory 54 hours plus 18 hours arranged. The CSU) PC-Area L College Chorale participates in major concerts and festivals, performs for school and community organizations, and may tour during the spring semester. Different literature P109 – HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL . . . . . 3 UNITS will be studied each semester. Vocal techniques, including Prerequisite: None. posture, breath support, vowel and consonant formation, Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. pitch discrimination and interpretation are emphasized. Total lecture 54 hours. This course is a general overview of Participation at public performances is required. This course may be repeated three times. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; rock and roll music and includes study of the impact of rock CSU-C1 and roll on social, economic, cultural and political structures, as well as a chronological history of rock music. Not previous musical training is necessary. (A/CSU) PC-Area L P118 – CHAMBER SINGERS ...... 1 UNIT

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Music P117. Vocal placement by audition. P110 – EXPLORING THE WORLD Total laboratory 72 hours. This select vocal ensemble typically THROUGH MUSIC ...... 3 UNITS numbers between 18 and 24 singers, selected from the Prerequisite: None. College Chorale, and performs many concerts throughout Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. the school year. Interested students should contact the choral Total lecture 54 hours. Music P110 involves a survey of director for additional information. Participation at public diverse music cultures from around the world – including performances is required. This course may be repeated three the Americas, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Europe – and times. (A/CSU/UC) establishes a framework for exploring music from around the world as a human social and expressive phenomenon. P143A – BEGINNING CLASS PIANO I . . . . . 2 UNITS The course includes lectures, discussions, films, recordings, Prerequisite: None. and (when possible) live presentations as diverse means of Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed to develop exploring how music is used around the world for a variety basic musical skills through practical keyboard facility, music of purposes – including aesthetic, religious, social, political, reading, knowledge of major keys and primary chords, and and commercial. A research project and oral presentation are performance of easy piano literature. This course is designed included in the class requirements, forming a capstone project for music majors not specialized in piano but who need to fulfill minimum degree requirements, and students who for the course. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C1; IGETC-3A will be working toward elementary or single-subject music teacher certification. (A/CSU/UC) P111 – MUSIC APPRECIATION: MUSIC THROUGH 1800 ...... 3 UNITS P143B – BEGINNING CLASS PIANO II . . . . . 2 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for English level 2 placement. Prerequisite: Music P143A or equivalent proficiency. Recommendation: Eligible for Level 1 English placement. Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed to develop Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of music throughout western basic musical skills through practical keyboard facility, music civilization. Music from antiquity through the classical reading, knowledge of major keys and primary chords, and period. Required of music majors and minors. Meets a general performance of easy piano literature. This course is designed education requirement. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C1; for music majors not specialized in piano but who need to IGETC-3A fulfill minimum degree requirements and students who will be working toward elementary or single-subject music teacher certification. (A/CSU/UC) P112 – MUSIC APPRECIATION: 1800 TO PRESENT ...... 3 UNITS P143C – INTERMEDIATE CLASS PIANO . . . . 2 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for English level 2 placement. Prerequisite: Music P143B or equivalent proficiency. . Recommendation: Eligible for Level 1 English placement. Total lecture 36 hours. A course to further develop keyboard Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of music throughout western techniques, sight reading, knowledge of major and minor civilization. Music from 1800 through the contemporary keys, melodic harmonization, and performance of easy to period. Required of music majors and minors. Meets a general intermediate piano literature. This course is designed for education requirement. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C1; music majors not specialized in piano but who need to fulfill IGETC-3A minimum degree requirements and students who will be 110 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS working toward elementary or single-subject music teacher NURSING certification. (A/CSU/UC) P100 – STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN A NURSING PROGRAM ...... 2 UNITS P143D – ADVANCED CLASS PIANO . . . . . 2 UNITS Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Music P143C or equivalent proficiency. Total lecture 36 hours. This course is designed to prepare COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Total lecture 36 hours. A course to develop more advanced students for successful completion of the nursing program. keyboard techniques, sight reading, facility in playing all The student will be given an overview of the program INFORMATION major and minor scales, melodic harmonization, beginning requirements and expectations, and he/she will acquire accompaniments, transpositions, and performance of more information and skills that facilitate student success once advanced piano literature. This course is designed for music admitted into the program. Students will also explore nursing majors not specialized in piano but who need to fulfill career options which will guide the development of their minimum degree requirements and students who will be educational plan. (A/CSU) PC-Area A working toward elementary or single-subject music teacher certification. (A/CSU/UC) NURS P110-INTRO TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY . . 3 UNITS Prerequisite: ANAT P110 and PHYL P101. P155A – BEGINNING GUITAR ...... 3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. This Pathophysiology course is designed to promote the understanding and application Prerequisite: None. of fundamental disease processes in the clinical settings. Total lecture 54 hours. A course intended for the beginning This course reviews basic concepts of pathophysiologic guitar student. Covers rudiments of music as related to guitar alterations throughout the lifespan including cellular including basic positioning, right and left hand arpeggios, function and growth, and the study of integrative regulatory notes and some chords in first position. Basic instruction in mechanisms responsible for maintenance of homeostasis in reading both notation and tablature. Songs in keys of C, D, the healthy human. Emphasis is placed on disease processes, A, and E. Fundamentals of scale and chord formation. Course manifestations and treatment. Understanding the mechanism is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. This course of disease is essential to the role of the professional in may be repeated one time. (A/CSU) determining the appropriate management of the patient. (A/CSU) P155B – INTERMEDIATE GUITAR ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P120 – FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING . . . . 4 .5 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. A course intended for the intermediate Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Associate Degree Nursing guitar student. It is assumed that the student understands Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education rudiments of music as related to guitar including basic and/or Experience. positioning, right and left hand arpeggios, notes and some Total lecture 45 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. This chords in first position. The student must be familiar with first Level 1 course introduces the concepts of the professional position notes and chords. Study of notation and tablature nurse, nursing skills, beginning leadership, health care extending to the fifth position. Theory of chords and scales, environment, growth and development across the lifespan, including diminished, augmented and altered chords. basic physiologic and human needs in health and illness, Student is expected to perform studies and complete pieces of and providing a safe environment. Beginning critical music. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. thinking skills are emphasized, within the framework of the This course may be repeated one time. (A/CSU) nursing process. Correlated clinical experiences are provided with adult patients who have basic health problems with predictable outcomes. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager P155C – ADVANCED GUITAR ...... 3 UNITS of Care, and Member of the Profession are introduced and Prerequisite: None. integrated throughout the course. (A/CSU) Total lecture 54 hours. A course intended for the advanced guitar student. It is assumed that the student has already P121 –MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 1 . . . 4 .5 UNITS learned fingerboard essentials, including bar chords to the Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Associate Degree Nursing twelfth position. The student must be proficient in notation Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per and tablature reading. Chord comping, advanced theory or the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education chords and scales, study of harmony and voice leading. At the and/or Experience. conclusion of the course, the student is expected to present a Total lecture 45 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. This Level recital of at least four accepted pieces from guitar literature. 1 course introduces medical surgical nursing concepts and Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. This practices as they relate to adult clients across the lifespan. course may be repeated one time. 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will begin to recognize alterations in function or illness, and intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal client. Correlated formulate age appropriate nursing interventions. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize clinical decision making, clinical experiences are provided with adult patients who patient care management, including prioritization of care, have basic health problems with predictable outcomes. The and development of psychomotor skills. The roles of Provider roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are the Profession are introduced and integrated throughout the integrated in both the theory and the clinical components. course. (A/CSU) (A/CSU)

P122 –PHARMACOLOGY ...... 3 UNITS P125 –MENTAL HEALTH-PSYCHIATRIC Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Associate Degree Nursing NURSING ...... 3 .5 UNITS Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as and/or Experience. outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Total lecture 54 hours. This Level 1 course provides the Education and/or Experience. foundation knowledge base related to pharmacology in Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 81 hours. This Level 3 course provides an introduction to Psychiatric

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS nursing, including both theoretical and mathematical aspects. The course uses the nursing process as the framework, and Mental Health Nursing, using the nursing process as the addresses the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and framework to promote biopsychosocial integrity within the member of care, and member of the profession. Fundamental context of the health illness continuum across the life span. principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, legal Emphasis is on therapeutic interactions and communications, and ethical issues, and nursing responsibilities are covered. biopsychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic use of self. Information regarding intravenous drug administration is Correlated clinical experiences will provide opportunities for limited to pharmacokinetics. The drug classes most commonly students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of used in clinical practice are presented. Additionally, mental health settings. The roles of Provider of Care, Manager information regarding basic mathematical calculations of Care, and Member of the Profession are integrated in both related to medication administration is introduced. (A/CSU) the theory and the clinical components. (A/CSU)

P126 –MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 3 . . . 5 .5 UNITS P123 –MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2 . . . 4 5. UNITS Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. Education and/or Experience. Total lecture 45 hours, total laboratory 162 hours. This Level Total lecture 45 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. This Level 3 course focuses on the application of previously learned 2 course focuses on the development of the knowledge base knowledge as well as the development of more in depth and skills to care for patients across the lifespan, in various knowledge for adult clients across the lifespan who have settings, who have higher acuity and more complex nursing more diverse and complex disease states. The nursing process needs. The nursing process is the framework for identification is the framework used in this course to present topics, such and treatment of health problems, and other concerns. as leadership, critical thinking, pharmacology and safety. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize clinical decision Correlated clinical experiences are provided with adult making, patient care management, including prioritization patients who have increasingly complex outcomes. The roles of care, and development of psychomotor skills. Leadership of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the and management knowledge and skills are integrated in both Profession are integrated an analyzed throughout the didactic the theory and clinical components. The roles of Provider of and clinical experiences. (A/CSU) Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are integrated throughout the course. (A/CSU) P127 –PEDIATRIC NURSING ...... 3 .5 UNITS Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree P124 –OBSTETRICS-MATERNITY NURSING . . . 3 UNITS Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as Education and/or Experience. outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Total lecture 27 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. This Level Education and/or Experience. 2 course provides a foundation for pediatric nursing using Total lecture 27 hours, total laboratory 81 hours. This Level growth and development concepts as a framework for 2 course provides a foundation for theoretical and technical presenting problems and special concerns of the pediatric knowledge base while caring for the contemporary family client. Communication, anticipatory guidance, response centered childbirth. Parent/newborn issues are viewed to hospitalization, legal and ethical issues and health from a nursing process approach for the antepartum, care of pediatric clients are discussed. Correlated clinical 112 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS experiences emphasize clinical decision making, patient lab correlated with the didactic portion and provides an care management, including prioritization of care, and opportunity for application of concepts in the Nursing Skills development of psychomotor skills. The roles of Provider Lab. (A/CSU) of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of the Profession are integrated in both the theory and the clinical components.

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P128–MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 4 . . . . . 7 UNITS P030 – HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS . . . . .2 UNITS INFORMATION Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to provide insight, Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as experience, and skills in dealing with people in the business outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous world. Includes techniques to become employed, how Education and/or Experience. to be promoted, how to deal effectively with employers, Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 216 hours. This colleagues, and the public. Role-playing, lecture, discussion, capstone course focuses on the integration of knowledge group and individual case studies used. Recommended for and skills, through analysis and synthesis. The nursing all business majors. (A) process is used as the framework for providing nursing care to clients who have critical and complex medical conditions. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize refinement of PHILOSOPHY clinical decision-making, formulating and revising priorities of care, psychomotor skills and patient care management. P106 – INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY . . . 3. UNITS The roles of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. of the Profession are integrated to promote success in Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. transitioning from student to entry level Registered Nurse. Total lecture 54 hours. An overview of the central issues (A/CSU) and movements in philosophy. Epistemology (the study of knowledge), metaphysics (the study of reality), ethics (the P129–GERONTOLOGY-COMMUNITY NURSING . 2 UNITS study of morality), philosophy of religion, and political Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree philosophy are typically covered. Course is approved for Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as pass/no-pass grading option. C-ID PHIL 100 (A/CSU/UC) outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B Education and/or Experience. Total lecture 18 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. This Level P107 – INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC ...... 3 UNITS 4 course integrates previous medical surgical knowledge Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. and leadership skills as it applies to the aging adult. The Total lecture 54 hours. Traditional and basic fundamentals Nursing process framework is used to explore the lifestyle of modern logic are considered with an emphasis on and physical changes that occur with aging, apply the process their relationships to language, thought, and argument. of initiation health referrals and propose the outcome criteria The following material is covered: What is logic? Use of for evaluating the aging individual’s response to teaching/ language and definition and problems with informal fallacies; learning. Correlated clinical experiences will emphasize the deductive logic and the deductive method, including application of interventions that will increase the older adult’s propositional or class calculus or propositional functions functional ability. The roles of Provider for Care, Manager and quantifiers; inductive logic involving probable inference, of Care, and Member of the Profession are integrated throughout the didactic and clinical experiences. (A/CSU) casual connections, hypothesis, and probability. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. C-ID PHIL 110 (A/CSU/UC) PC-I; CSU-A3 P170–ROLE TRANSITION: BRIDGING NURSING THEORY TO PRACTICE ...... 2 UNITS Prerequisite: LVN or RN Licensure; or nursing student with P108 – INTRODUCTION TO evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION ...... 3 UNITS Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Experience. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 27 hours, total laboratory 27 hours. This Level Total lecture 54 hours. An introduction to philosophical 3 course is designed for the LVN who is pursing licensure thinking about important issues in religion. The emphasis as an RN or the RN who wants to update skills to re-enter of the course is upon an analytic approach to the concepts the workforce. The focus is on the development of critical and belief systems of religion, religious experience, and the thinking skills, physical assessment, the nursing process, various uses of religious language. Readings will focus on role transition, and clinical skill competencies. The roles both classical and contemporary religious and philosophical of Provider of Care, Manager of Care, and Member of thinkers. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading the Profession are integrated throughout the course. The option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B 113 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P109 – EXISTENCE AND REALITY ...... 3 UNITS PHOTOGRAPHY Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. P101 – INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY . . . 3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. An introduction to the problems Prerequisite: None. Camera is required. of metaphysics (the study of reality and existence) and Total lecture 36 hours, laboratory 54 hours. Introduction to epistemology (the study of knowledge). Surveys major the processes, principles, and tools of photography. Topics philosophical problems typically including the existence of include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, God, freedom versus determinism, the mind/body problem, elements of design and composition, camera technology, problems of knowledge, and appearance versus reality. darkroom procedures and techniques, film concepts, other Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/ photographic materials and equipment, and contemporary CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B trends in photography. Recommended for the Studio Art major and the Commercial Art major. (A/CSU/UC) P110 – INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. P103 – ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . 3 UNITS Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: Photography P101. Total lecture 54 hours. Examination of the philosophical Total lecture 36 hours, laboratory 54 hours. More advanced approach to morality. Study of the meaning of ethics applications of techniques on various media such as color, and morality and methods used in ethical theorizing and graphics, large format, studio and cinema/film and digital reasoning. Emphasizes major ethical issues and theories. photography. Recommended for the Commercial Art major. Instructs how to set up an ethical system. Course is approved Camera is required. (A/CSU) for pass/no-pass grading option. C-ID PHIL 120 (A/CSU/ UC) PC-Area I; PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B PHYSICAL EDUCATION P112 – THE ETHICS OF LIVING AND DYING . . .3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. P103 – BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING . . . 1-2 UNITS Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. A philosophical yet practical approach Total 54 activity hours per unit. Development of muscular to some of the major medical-ethical problems facing human knowledge, proper techniques, safety and training programs. beings today, such as: what patients should be told, the Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/ nature and importance of informed consent, the meaning and CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E criteria for living, dying, and death including caring for the dying and allowing to die, mercy death, and mercy killing. P105 -ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING . . . . 1-2 UNITS Permeating these problems will be a study of the basis for Prerequisite: PHED P103 with a ‘C” or better. ethical relationships among human beings through a study of Total 54 activity hours per unit. Fundamentals of an what morality is, consequentialist and non-consequentialist advanced weight training program. Application of strength theories of morality, and how to set up an ethical system. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship of training using weight machines and free weights. Anatomy professional and the well to the sick, dying and bereaved. and physiology associated with weight training and safe Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/ lifting procedures, along with the design of an individualized CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; CSU-E1 strength training program. Course is approved for pass/ no pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K

P113 – INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS ...... 3 UNITS P106A -SHAPE UP-AEROBIC EXERCISE . . . .5-2 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. A survey of three Western religions – Total 27 activity hours per 1/2 unit. Fundamentals of an Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and two Eastern religions advanced weight training program. This course is designed – Hinduism and Buddhism. Examines each religion’s history, to develop physical fitness parameters of cardiovascular sacred scriptures, geographic dispersion, primary theological fitness, flexibility, aerobic and general good health. Emphasis concepts and spiritual practices, and contemporary role. will be placed on safety for fitness programs, aerobic Emphasis on understanding the distinct belief and practice conditioning, and evaluation of individual aerobic fitness of an individual in each of these religious traditions. Course levels. This course is offered on a pass/no-pass grading is also offered online. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area J; PC-Area L; basis. Student may petition for a letter grade. (A/CSU) PC- CSU-C2; IGETC-3B Area K; CSU-E 114 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P106B- SHAPE UP-AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. Course may EXERCISE ...... 5-2 UNITS be repeated three times. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E Prerequisite: PHED P106A with a “C’ or better. Total 27 activity hours per 1/2 unit. This course is designed to maintain physical fitness parameters of cardiovascular P116 – OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL-MEN ...... 1-2 UNITS

and aerobic fitness while adding muscular fitness, strength/ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS power, endurance, flexibility, and general good health. Prerequisite: None. Emphasis will be placed on safety for fitness programs, Total 54 activity hours per unit. This course is designed to INFORMATION strength training, anaerobic conditioning, and evaluation of provide the student with the opportunity for mastering individual fitness levels. This course is offered on a pass/no- the specific individual baseball skills, team techniques and pass grading basis. Student may petition for a letter grade. strategies of baseball at the Intercollegiate level of play. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K ; CSU-E Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. Course may be repeatable three times. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E INTER-COLLEGIATE SPORTS/PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES P117 – OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL-MEN ...... 1 UNIT The following courses are for students who excel in athletic Prerequisite: Intermediate basketball skills. ability and wish to participate in the intercollegiate program Total activity 54 hours. This course is designed to provide competing in conference and practice schedules. the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific No student shall represent this college in any athletic contest individual basketball skills, team techniques, and strategies unless he/she is regularly enrolled in and is passing at all of basketball at the Intercollegiate level of play. Course is times a minimum of 12 units of course work. approved for pass/no pass grading option. Course may be repeated three times. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E In order to be eligible, a student who has previously attended college must have completed 12 units of course work the previous semester or 24 units the previous two semesters. A P122 – VARSITY BASKETBALL FOR MEN . . . . 1 UNIT student transferring from another college must have passed Prerequisite: None. 12 units the previous semester. Total laboratory 87.5 hours. Instruction given to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in basketball P109 – OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE at the collegiate level. Course is approved for pass/no pass BASKETBALL-WOMEN ...... 1 UNIT grading option. Course may be repeated three times. (A/ Prerequisite: None. CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E Total 54 activity hours. This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific P123 – VARSITY BASKETBALL FOR WOMEN . . .1 UNIT individual basketball skills, team techniques and strategies Prerequisite: None. of basketball at the intercollegiate level of play. Course is Total laboratory 87.5 hours. Instruction given to develop the approved for pass/no pass grading option. Course may be necessary skills and knowledge to participate in basketball repeated three times. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K at the collegiate level. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. Course may be repeated three times. (A/ P114-OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL- CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E WOMEN ...... 1-2 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P126 – VARSITY BASEBALL ...... 2 UNITS Total 54 activity hours per unit. The course is designed to Prerequisite: None. provide the student with the opportunity for mastering the specific individual volleyball skills, team techniques and Total laboratory 175 hours. Instruction given to develop the strategies of volleyball at an intercollegiate level of play. necessary skills and knowledge to participate in volleyball Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. Course at the collegiate level. Course is approved for pass/no pass may be repeated three times. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K grading option. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. Course may be repeated three times. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E P115 – OFF SEASON INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL-WOMEN ...... 1-2 UNITS Prerequisite: None. P130 – VARSITY VOLLEYBALL FOR WOMEN . . . 2 UNITS Total 54 activity hours per unit. This course is designed to Prerequisite: None. provide the student with the opportunity for mastering Total laboratory 175 hours. Instruction given to develop the the specific individual softball skills, team techniques, and necessary skills and knowledge to participate in volleyball strategies of softball at the intercollegiate level of play. Course at the collegiate level. Course is approved for pass/no pass 115 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

grading option. Course may be repeated three times. (A/ magnetism, light and optics, relativity, and atomic and CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E nuclear structure. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area F; IGETC- P132 – VARSITY SOFTBALL FOR WOMEN . . . . 2 UNITS 5A; IGETC-5C Prerequisite: None. Total laboratory 175 hours. Instruction given to develop the P104A – PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS necessary skills and knowledge to participate in softball at AND ENGINEERS ...... 4 UNITS the collegiate level. Course is approved for pass/no pass Prerequisite: Math P103 and eligible for level 2 English placement. grading option. Course may be repeated three times. (A/ Recommendation: High school physics or PHYS P102A. CSU/UC) PC-Area K; CSU-E Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Analysis of mechanics using methods in calculus, Newton’s laws of P143 – INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM motion, energy, momentum, rotation, gravity oscillations and CONDITIONING ...... 1-2 UNITS wave mechanics and fluid mechanics. The first of a three- Prerequisite: None. semester sequence. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area F; Total 54 activity hours per unit. Preparatory conditioning CSU-B1; CSU-B3; IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C COURSE DESCRIPTIONS necessary for intercollegiate competition. Development of sport-specific strength, power, endurance, agility and flexibility as well as mental training techniques. Course is P104B – PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS approved for pass/no pass grading option. Course may be AND ENGINEERS ...... 4 UNITS repeated three times. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area K Prerequisite: Physics P104A and Math P104. Total lecture 54 hours, laboratory 54 hours. Topics in classical physics including heat and thermodynamics, electrostatics, PHYSICAL SCIENCE electric fields and potential, currents and AC and DC electric circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, and P112 – PHYSICAL SCIENCE ...... 4 UNITS electromagnetic waves. The second of a three-semester Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics P061 with a sequence. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area F; IGETC-5A; “C” or higher or a “C” or higher in second semester high school IGETC- 5C elementary algebra or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics P55 and eligible for level 2 English. Total lecture 54 hours, laboratory 54 hours. An investigation PHYSIOLOGY of basic principles of physics and chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, energy, motion, P101 – INTRODUCTORY PHYSIOLOGY . . . . . 5 UNITS light, atomic structure, bonding, solutions and chemical Prerequisite: None. reactions. The inter-dependence of chemistry and physics Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement, will be emphasized. This course is intended for non-science Chemistry P106, P108, Anatomy P110. majors. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option. Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 108 hours. Basic (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area F; CSU-B1; CSU-B3; IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C; No UC credit if taken after a college level course functions of human body systems with emphasis on in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. homeostatic mechanisms and systems integration. A detailed study of the physical and chemical basis of life. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area E; CSU-B2; CSU-B3; CSU-E1; IGETC-5B; IGETC-5C PHYSICS

P102A – GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS . . . . . 4 UNITS POLITICAL SCIENCE Prerequisite: Math P101 or equivalent. Recommendation: Eligible for level 2 English placement. P101 – AMERICAN GOVERNMENT ...... 3 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. A non- Prerequisite: Level 2 English Placement. calculus study of the physics of mechanics, heat, and sound. Total lecture 54 hours. This course is an introduction to Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/ American and California Government. It incorporates a CSU/UC) PC-Area D; PC-Area F; CSU-B1; CSU-B3; IGETC- comprehensive survey of the dynamics of the American 5A; IGETC-5C political process at the federal and state level. This course satisfies the educational code requirement in the U.S. P102B – GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS . . . . 4 UNITS Constitution, and state and local government of California. Prerequisite: Physics P102A or equivalent. This course may also be offered online. Course is approved Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. The for pass/no pass grading option. C-ID POLS 110 (A/CSU/ non-calculus based study of the physics of electricity and UC) PC-Area G; CSU-D8; IGETC- 4H 116 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P102 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE ...... Students will also be required to research an assigned topic POLITICS ...... 3 UNITS and write a research paper. Course is also offered online. (A) Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. P010A – FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING . . . . . 4 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. This course is an introduction to the Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course comparative analysis of different types of political systems. It COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PTVN P010D unless student has already received credit for the analyzes various forms of government in selected countries clinical courses. taking into account their differing political institutions, their INFORMATION Total lecture 72 hours per semester. A study of the basic processes and policies, their domestic and international nursing skills needed to provide Total patient care for environments, the economic systems with which they patients in all age groups. The basic skills include ethics, interact, and the consequences of their differing forms. C-ID the nursing process as it applies to communication, body POLS 130 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area G; CSU-D8; IGETC-4H mechanics, medical and surgical asepsis, hygiene, safety, charting, basic physical assessment, nutritional requirements P103 – INTRODUCTION TO and pharmacology. (A) INTERNATIONAL POLITICS ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 2 English placement. P010B – INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL/ Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. SURGICAL NURSING ...... 5 UNITS Total lecture 54 hours. A comprehensive introduction to Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course international relations. The course introduces the student to PTVN P010D unless student has already received credit for the contending theoretical approaches to international relations. clinical courses. It examines the characteristics and the roles of national, Total lecture 90 hours per semester. A study of health international, transnational, sub-national and individual and illness using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Needs as a level actors as they relate to international politics. C-ID POLS theoretical approach. The cause of disease and the many 140(A/CSU/UC) PC-Area G; CSU-D8; IGETC-4H factors influencing health/illness are reviewed. Major body systems are studied with emphasis on assessment, common PSYCHIATRIC TECHNOLOGY disorders including etiology, symptoms, medical, nursing, pharmacological, nutritional and rehabilitation interventions. Education of the patient and family is emphasized with Semester I sensitivity to cultural needs. (A) This is the first semester of a three-semester program and is offered in modules. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in each module to remain in the Psychiatric P010C – LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT ...... 2 UNITS Technology Program. It is recommended that students take Prerequisite: None.. the assessment test and place level 2 in English, reading Total lecture 36 hours. Surveys the developmental process and math. In addition, it is recommended that students take from conception to death. The emphasis is on mental and English P050 and Math P061. Students are required to take emotional development and developmental milestones of the Anatomy P052 and PTVN P009 or PTVN P010C and achieve normal individual across the entire life span. This course is a grade of “C” or higher prior to beginning the first semester. a prerequisite for acceptance into the Psychiatric Technician There is an application process required for admission program. (A) into the program. A current CPR certification is required. Information is available on the Health Careers Division P010D – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS website www.portervillecollege.edu/health-careers/health- Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with theory courses careers or in the Health Careers office in HC-2071. PTVN P010A and PTVN P010B unless student has already received credit for the theory courses. P009 – NURSING FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS . . 2 UNITS Total laboratory 324 hours per semester. Clinical practice Prerequisite: None. is done in affiliating hospitals. This course includes the Total lecture 36 hours. Introduction to basic concepts that demonstration and practice of basic nursing procedures using form the foundation of nursing practice. A brief history the nursing process. The student is functioning as a member of the nursing profession is discussed. Concepts relating of the health team in order to provide individual Total patient to professionalism and nursing ethics are outlined in care to patients in all age groups. This course includes the relationship to health care providers. The nursing process administration of medications. This course is offered only on is introduced and related to critical thinking. Math utilized a pass/no-pass grading system. (A) when administering medications will be covered. Basic terminology relevant to the nursing field of practice is P015A – FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING . . . 4 CREDITS covered generally and by body systems. Student resources Prerequisite: ANAT P052 and PTVN P010C. Corequisite: Must important to their education in the health field are outlined. be taken concurrently with PSYT P015F unless student has 117 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

received credit in that course. on basic pharmacological principles, terminology associated Total lecture 72 hours. A study of the basic nursing skills with medication administration, drug terminology, sources needed to provide competent and total care to patients/ of drug information, federal legislation, and cultural, ethical, clients of all age groups. The basic skills include ethics, and lifespan considerations. It additionally provides an the nursing process as it applies to communication, body indepth exploration of medications by specific classification. mechanics, medical and surgical asepsis, hygiene and (A) infection control, documentation, basic physical assessment, nutritional requirements, and medication administration and P015F – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS monitoring. (A) Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P015A, PSYT P015B, PSYT P015C, PSYT P015D and PSYT P015E P015B – MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I . . 2 5. UNITS unless student has received credit in course. Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P015F unless Total laboratory 324 hours. Clinical practice is done in student already has received credit in that course. affiliating hospitals and other healthcare agencies. This course Total lecture 45 hours. This course includes a study of includes the demonstration and practice of basic nursing health and illness using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a care applying the nursing process. The student functions theoretical approach. The many causes of disease and factors as a member of the health care team in order to provide COURSE DESCRIPTIONS influencing health/illness are reviewed. Major body systems individual, total care to patients/clients of all age groups. are studied with an emphasis on assessment and common This course includes the administration of medications and disorders including etiology, symptoms, medical, nursing, treatment procedures. This course is offered only on a pass/ pharmacological, nutritional and rehabilitation interventions. no-pass grading system. (A) Education of the patient and family is emphasized with an understanding of cultural differences and sensitivity to Semester II cultural needs. (A) This is a second semester of a three-semester program and is offered in modules. Students must achieve a “C” or higher P015C – MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II . . 2 5. UNITS in each module to remain in the Psychiatric Technology Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P015F unless Program. They must also have completed modules PTVN student has already received credit in the course. P010A through P010D or P015A through P015F with a grade Total lecture 45 hours. This course offers a continued study of “C” or higher in each module. of health and illness using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a theoretical approach. The many causes of disease and P020A – DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES . . 2 .5 UNITS factors influencing health/illness are reviewed. Additional Prerequisite: Course must be taken concurrently with clinical major body systems are studied with an emphasis on course Psychiatric Technology P020F unless student has already assessment and common disorders including etiology, received credit for the clinical course. symptoms, medical, nursing, pharmacological, nutritional Total lecture 45 hours. This course includes the study of and rehabilitation interventions. Education of the patient the causes, classifications, diagnosis and prevention of and family is emphasized with an understanding of cultural developmental disabilities. (A) differences and sensitivity to cultural needs. (A)

P020B – UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTING P015D- PHARMACOLOGY I ...... 1 UNIT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P015F unless ADJUSTMENT OF THE student has already received credit in the course. DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED . . . 2. UNITS Total lecture 18 hours. This module provides an introduction Prerequisite: Course must be taken concurrently with clinical to the role of the Psychiatric Technician in medication course Psychiatric Technology P020F unless student has already administration and monitoring. It also provides an received credit for the clinical course. introduction of basic pharmacological principles, terminology Total lecture 36 hours. This course includes a study of the associated with medication administration, drug terminology, role of the Psychiatric Technician in meeting the needs of the sources of drug information, federal legislation, and cultural, developmentally disabled in all age groups. (A) ethical, and lifespan considerations. It additionally introduces medications by specific classifications. (A) P020C – PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT FOR THE P015E – PHARMACOLOGY II ...... 1 UNIT DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED . . . 2. UNITS Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P015F unless Prerequisite: Course must be taken concurrently with clinical student already has credit in the class. course Psychiatric Technology P020F unless student has already Total lecture 18 hours. This module continues to expand received credit for the clinical course. on the role of the Psychiatric Technician in medication Total lecture 36 hours. This course includes a study of the administration and monitoring. It also continues to expand role of the psychiatric technician in behavior management 118 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS of clients with developmental disabilities. The principles of P025D unless student has already received credit for that course. behavior modification are studied from historical origins to Total lecture 72 hours. This course introduces students to present day concepts. (A) the concepts, issues and treatments related to individuals with both an intellectual or developmental disability and a P020D – PHARMACOLOGY: CONCEPTS co-existing psychiatric disorder. It also introduces the concept AND PRACTICES ...... 1 5. UNITS of normalization and the implications to the individual, family, school, and community at large. It then covers the COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: Course must be taken concurrently with clinical topic of standardized testing tools and the function of case course Psychiatric Technology P020F unless student has already

management. Finally, it addresses issues, both ethical and INFORMATION received credit for the clinical course. cultural, which arise in caring for these individuals. (A) Total lecture 27 hours. This course includes a study of the action, usual dosage, side effects and special nursing measures of drugs commonly prescribed for the developmentally P025C – PHARMACOLOGY III ...... 1 UNIT disabled. Calculation of medication dosage is included as Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P025D a review. (A) unless student has already received credit in the course. Total lecture 18 hours. This module continues to expand on the role of the Psychiatric Technician in medication P020E – THERAPEUTICS OF COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS ...... 2 UNITS administration and monitoring. It focuses on the use of medication in managing psychiatric disorders. It continues Prerequisite: Course must be taken concurrently with clinical to expand on pharmacological principles, terminology course Psychiatric Technology P020F unless student has already associated with medication administration, drug terminology, received credit for the clinical course. sources of drug information, federal legislation, and cultural, Total lecture 36 hours. This course includes a study of the ethical, and lifespan considerations. It covers psychotropic fundamentals of communication, therapeutic self, self- medications by specific classifications. (A) awareness, therapeutic communications, communication processes and communication barriers. Also included are effective communication practice, the development and P025D – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS progression of interpersonal relationships, communication Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P025A, strategies and the therapeutic environment. (A) PSYT P025B, and PSYT P025C unless student has already received credit in course. Total laboratory 324 hours. Clinical practice is done in P020F – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS affiliating hospitals and health care facilities, special Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with theory course education schools and workshops, child care centers and Psychiatric Technology P020A-E unless student has already Head Start classes and community care homes. Students received credit for the theory courses. practice a variety of clinical skills, including medication and Total laboratory 324 hours. Clinical practice is done in treatment administration, behavioral intervention techniques affiliating hospitals to aid the student in functioning as a and adaptive skill training strategies and approaches. This member of the health team. An introduction to the application course is offered only on a pass/no-pass grading system. (A) of skills utilized in changing the behavior of residents with health, socializing, behavioral and other problems. Clinical practice in administering medications is done by students. Semester III This course is offered only on a pass/no-pass grading system. This is the third semester of a three-semester program and (A) is offered in modules. Students must achieve a “C” or higher in each module to remain in the Psychiatric Technology P025A – DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES I . . . 5 UNITS Program. They must also have completed modules P020A through P020F or P025A through P025D with a grade of “C” Corequisite: This course must be taken concurrently with PSYT or higher in each module. P025D unless student has already received credit for that course. Total lecture 90 hours. This course introduces the basic P030A – PSYCHIATRIC NURSING PRACTICE: concepts and correct terminology related to intellectual and RESP AND APPROACHES . . . . . 1 .5 UNITS developmental disabilities. It includes a study of the causes, Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course classifications, and diagnostic features of many specific PSYT P030F unless student has already received credit for the groups of intellectual and developmental disorders. It also clinical course. introduces students to commonly seen maladaptive or challenging behaviors exhibited by those with intellectual Total lecture 27 hours. A study of the legal aspects of and developmental disorders along with effective behavioral psychiatric hospitalization, the Psychiatric Technician Law treatment techniques and strategies commonly used. (A) and mental health legislation. There is an emphasis on the nursing process as it applies to the therapeutic process and assessment of patients/clients. The psychiatric technician’s P025B – DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES II . . . 4 UNITS role on the interdisciplinary team is discussed including Corequisite: This course must be taken concurrently with PSYT documentation. (A) 119 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

P030B – PSYCHOPATHOLOGY I – MAJOR are designed to promote understanding of abnormal MENTAL ILLNESS ...... 2 UNITS behavior, the ability to effectively interact with and modify Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course patient behavior and accurate observation and reporting of PSYT P030F unless student has already received credit for the behavioral symptoms. This course is offered only on a pass/ clinical course. no-pass grading system. (A) Total lecture 36 hours. A study of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders and anxiety and related P035A – MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I . . . . 3 .5 UNITS disorders. Diagnostic criteria, symptoms associated with the disorders and management is explored. The therapeutic Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P035D nurse-patient relationship, pharmacotherapy and milieu unless student already has credit in course. management are emphasized. (A) Total lecture 63 hours. An introductory study of the basic components of psychology as well as the history of mental health and mental illness. Also discussed will be the field and P030C – CRISIS ASSESSMENT AND scope of practice of Psychiatric Technology as well as the legal INTERVENTION ...... 1 5. UNITS aspects of psychiatric hospitalization including ethical and Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course legal aspects. There is an emphasis on the nursing process PSYT P030F unless student has already received credit for the

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS as it applies to the therapeutic process as well as therapeutic clinical course. communication with mentally ill individuals in a variety of Total lecture 27 hours. A study of stress and the human psychiatric settings. (A) response to stress both physiological and psychological. Identifies the stages, dynamics of a crisis and therapeutic intervention. Assessment tools are discussed including legal P035B – MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II . . . . . 3 UNITS aspects and violence potential. (A) Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P035D unless student already has credit in course. Total lecture 54 hours. A study of schizophrenia and other P030D – PSYCHOPATHOLOGY II – DISORDERS OF CHILDREN, ELDERLY, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PERSONALITY AND ADDICTION . . . 2 5. UNITS personality disorders, psychopathy, and related disorders. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course Diagnostic criteria, symptoms associated with the disorders PSYT P030F unless student has already received credit for the and management of said symptoms will be explored. The clinical course. therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, pharmacotherapy Total lecture 45 hours. A study of psychopathology occurring and milieu management are emphasized. (A) in children and the elderly including diagnostic criteria, symptoms and treatment. Examines personality disorders, P035C – MENTAL HEALTH NURSING III . . . . . 3 UNITS common and distinguishing characteristics and treatment. Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P035D Emphasis in the area of addiction, the characteristics and unless student already has credit in that course. treatment approaches are explored. (A) Total lecture 54 hours. A study of psychopathology occurring in children and the elderly including criteria, symptoms, P030E – THERAPEUTIC METHODS ...... 2 UNITS and treatment. Emphasis in the area of addiction, the Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course characteristics, and treatment are explored. Group therapy PSYT P030F unless student has already received credit for the including the process, application, and the psychiatric clinical course. technician’s role are explored. The course identifies the Total lecture 36 hours. A study of psychoanalytic/ stages, dynamics of and therapeutic intervention for a crisis psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and existential- as well as assessment and intervention strategies involved humanistic forms of therapy. The elements of a therapeutic with suicide and violence potential. (A) milieu are explained and explored. Special therapies are discussed including purpose, benefits and risks. Group P035D – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS therapy including the process, application and the psychiatric Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PSYT P035A, technician’s role are explored. Pharmacological therapy is PSYT P035B, and PSYT P035C unless student already has reviewed. (A) received credit for course. Total 324 laboratory hours. Clinical practice in affiliated P030F – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS clinical settings to promote the demonstration of skills and Prerequisite: Clinical experience to be taken concurrently with procedures related to psychiatric nursing. Assignments are PSYT P030A-E unless student has already received credit in the designed to promote understanding of abnormal behavior, theory courses. the ability to effectively interact with and modify patient Total laboratory 324 hours. Clinical practice in affiliating behavior, and provide accurate observation and reporting of clinical settings to promote the demonstration of skills and behavioral symptoms. This course is offered only on a pass/ procedures related to psychiatric nursing. Assignments no-pass grading system. (A) 120 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PSYCHOLOGY approved for pass/no-pass grading option. Course is also offered online. (A/CSU/UC) CSU-D9; CSU-E P101A – GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. P133 – PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL AND Total lecture 54 hours. Psychology is the scientific study SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT ...... 3 UNITS of behavior and mental processes. The content focuses Prerequisite: None. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS on the exploration of major psychological theories and Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Total lecture 54 hours. A course intended for those interested INFORMATION Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, in applying psychological insights and principles to their own cognition and consciousness, learning and memory, emotion, lives for the purpose of achieving a better understanding motivation, development, personality, social psychology, of themselves through personal growth and development. psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and Topics include theories of personality development, lifespan applied psychology. Course is approved for pass/no pass development, psychological factors of physical health and grading option. This course is also offered online or as a illness, stress, gender roles, interpersonal relationships, hybrid course. C-ID PSY 110 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; psychological development, work and leisure, psychological CSU-D9; CSU-E; IGETC-4I disorders and approaches to treatment, and vocational and academic goal setting. These topics will be explored with P110 – ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY ...... 3 UNITS an emphasis on both theory and practical application to Prerequisite: None. everyday life. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-D9; IGETC-4I Recommendation: Psychology P101A or equivalent college course with “C” or better and English P101A or equivalent college course P223 – CHILD PSYCHOLOGY ...... 3 UNITS with a “C” or better. Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. This course is designed to present a Total lecture 54 hours. Examination of the major broad general survey of the field of abnormal psychology. developmental milestones for children, both typical and It utilizes the many theoretical views of psychopathology atypical, from conception through adolescence in the areas in human behavior in order to explore the nature and of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development, development of these deviations, with primary consideration emphasizing interactions between maturational processes given to neurotic and psychotic behavior. (A/CSU/UC) and environmental factors. While studying developmental PC-Area H theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and P121 – ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY . . . . .3 UNITS analyze characteristics of development at various stages. Prerequisite: None. Equivalent to CHDV P223 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-D9 Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Completion of Psychology P101A or equivalent college course with “C” or better. SOCIOLOGY Total lecture 54 hours. This course provides an overview of psychological theory and research as they are applied to P101 – THE SOCIAL WORLD ...... 3 UNITS adolescent development and the emerging adult. An emphasis Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. is placed on stages of biological, cognitive, psychosocial, and Total lecture 54 hours. As a survey course, The Social World moral development. The course also provides an overview of provides an introduction to the discipline of sociology. the common problems of adolescence: identity confusion, This course examines the human experience as it emerges problematic interpersonal relationships, mental health in groups by exploring fundamental concepts related to issues, substance abuse, body image and eating disorders, the study of modern societies, including social institutions, delinquency and other antisocial behaviors, and school and social structure, culture, social power, social class and social work. (A/CSU/UC) change. The course will familiarize students with the major contributors, theories, and methods of the discipline and P126 – LIFESPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT . . .3 UNITS students will learn about them as they collect their own data and analyze it in the context of their readings. This course is Prerequisite: None. also offered online. C-ID SOCI 110 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area Recommendation: Psychology P101A or equivalent college course H; CSU-D0; IGETC-4J with a “C” or better and eligible for level 1 English placement. Total lecture 54 hours. Surveys the developmental process from conception to death, with an emphasis on the physical, P102 – SOCIAL PROBLEMS ...... 3 UNITS cognitive, and psychosocial changes of the normal individual. Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Students will apply the major theoretical perspectives of Total lecture 54 hours. This course offers a critical analysis psychology to human development and analyze research of the conditions of society that lead to negative human findings utilizing various research methods. Course is consequences for a significant number of people. Sociological 121 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

theories, research methods and critical thinking will be including a brief survey of the women’s movement and employed to evaluate current challenges facing local, U.S. the stories of some of its earliest leaders. Issues addressed and global communities. Students will demonstrate an include gender as social institution, the social construction understanding of the relationship between evidence and social of gender, social inequality, and the effects of gendered analysis. Issues addressed include social inequality, deviance, thinking in contemporary mainstream culture on the healthcare, education, politics, media, environmental structure of social institutions and on public perception crises, war and terrorism, and cross-cultural analysis. of social issues and political systems. By studying gender, C-ID SOCI 115 (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; CSU-D0; IGETC-4J the course reveals cultural distinctions among men’s and women’s perspectives and the political consequences of P106A-Z – CURRENT TOPICS ...... 1 UNIT those differences for women’s experiences related to health, Prerequisite: None. families, religion, education, politics and work, among others. Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. Course Total lecture 18 hours for each credit offered. This course is also offered online. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; PC-Area J; offers an in-depth analysis of one or more current topics in CSU-D4; IGETC-4J the discipline of sociology. The course will include discussion, interpretation and application of current theories and COURSE DESCRIPTIONS P130 – FAMILY AND SOCIETY ...... 3 UNITS research methods used in the discipline. Students may earn Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. a maximum of three units, but no topic may be repeated for Total lecture 54 hours. This course offers a sociological credit. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. analysis of the family, including historical and recent changes, This course may be repeated three times. Course is also present nature and the socio-cultural and economic forces offered online. (A/CSU) shaping these changes. Issues addressed include the family as a social institution, the social construction of gender, P120 – AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE . . . 3 UNITS partnership and marriage, sexuality, work, parenting, Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. violence, and aging. Interdisciplinary approaches to studying Total lecture 54 hours. This course is a an interdisciplinary the family reveal cultural variations in families both over time analysis of the African American human experience. and across groups and societies and their place in the human Sociological and interdisciplinary approaches, theories, community. (A/CSU) and research will be employed to explore and evaluate the history, culture, and condition of the African American community within the context of U.S. society and the global P140 – GENDER AND SOCIETY ...... 3 UNITS community. Topics addressed include the cultural and Prerequisite: Eligible for Level 1 English placement. geographical diversity of the African Diaspora, historical Total lecture 54 hours. This course offers a sociological background, socio- economic status, health status, and the analysis of gender in contemporary society, including a social psychological impact of social inequality. Course also brief survey of the feminist movement and the stories of listed as ETHN P120. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; PC-Area J; some of its earliest leaders. Issues addressed include gender CSU-D0; IGETC-4J as a social institution, the social construction of gender, gender and sexuality, social inequality, and the effects of P121 – MEXICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE . . 3. UNITS gendered thinking in contemporary mainstream culture on the structure of social institutions and on public perception Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. of social issues and political systems. By studying gender, Total lecture 54 hours. This course is a critical and social analysis of the Mexican American human experience. the course reveals cultural distinctions among men’s and Sociological and interdisciplinary approaches, theories, and women’s perspectives and the political consequences of those research will be employed to explore and evaluate the history, differences for women’s and men’s experiences related to culture, and condition of the Mexican American community health, families, religion, education, politics and work, among within the context of U.S. society and the global community. others. C-ID SOCI 140 (A/CSU) Topics addressed include the cultural diversity of Mexican Americans, historical background, socioeconomic status, P160 – CRIME AND SOCIETY ...... 3 UNITS health status, and the social psychological impact of social Prerequisite: Eligible for level 1 English placement. inequality. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area H; PC-Area J; CSU-D0; Total lecture 54 hours. This course offers a sociological IGETC-4J analysis of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. By exploring the concepts of social control and P127 – WOMEN AND SOCIETY ...... 3 UNITS related topics such as social norms, deviance, and social Prerequisite: None. inequality as well the history and social construction of Recommendation: Eligible for level 1 English placement. crime and criminality, the course examines the definition Total lecture 54 hours. This course offers a sociological of crime and its violations and the laws and methods used analysis of the status of women in contemporary society, to control criminal behavior. The course also explores the 122 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS measurement of crime and basic theoretical explanations of UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B; IGETC-6A criminal behavior. C-ID SOCI 160 (A/CSU) VOCATIONAL NURSING P170 – COMMUNITY & SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY .3 UNITS Prerequisite: Eligible for Level 1 English placement. First Semester COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Total lecture 54 hours. As an introduction to social This is the first semester of a three-semester program and psychology, this course considers individual human behavior is offered in modules. Students must achieve a grade of INFORMATION in relation to community and other social environments from “C” or higher in each module to remain in the Vocational sociological and psychological perspectives. The concepts of Nursing Program. It is recommended that students take the individual and collective psyche will be examined in the the assessment test and place level 2 in English, reading context of the influence of the situation, of other individuals and math. In addition, it is recommended that students and the social group. Emphasized topics include power, take English P050 and Math P061. Students are required culture, aggression, prejudice and stereotypes, interpersonal to take Psychology P101A, Anatomy P052 and PTVN P009 attraction, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, and achieve a grade of “C” or higher prior to beginning the group phenomena, gender, cultural norms, perception and first semester. There is an application process required for cognition, as well as application of group and community admission into the program. A current CPR certification is intervention processes. (A/CSU) required. Information is available on the Health Careers Divisions website www.portervillecollege.edu/health- SPANISH careers/health-careers or in the Health Careers Office in HC-2071. P101 – ELEMENTARY SPANISH ...... 5 UNITS Prerequisite: None. PTVN P010A – FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING .4 UNITS Total lecture 90 hours. Includes the basic principles of oral Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course and written Spanish, such as vocabulary drill and exercises, PTVN P010D unless student has already received credit for the composition, reading, and conversation. This course may clinical courses. have an online component which requires the student Total lecture 72 hours. A study of the basic nursing skills to access the Internet weekly. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; needed to provide Total patient care for patients in all age CSU-C2; IGETC-6A groups. The basic skills include ethics, the nursing process as it applies to communication, body mechanics, medical P102 – ELEMENTARY SPANISH ...... 5 UNITS and surgical asepsis, hygiene, safety, charting, basic physical Prerequisite: None. assessment, nutritional requirements and pharmacology. (A) Recommendation: Grade of “C” or higher in Spanish P101 or equivalent. PTVN P010B – INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL/ Total lecture 90 hours. Second semester Spanish which SURGICAL NURSING ...... 5 UNITS includes listening, speaking, grammar, reading, writing, Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course and vocabulary. The course may have an online component PTVN P010D unless student has already received credit for the which requires the student to access the Internet weekly. (A/ clinical courses. CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-6A Total lecture 90 hours. A study of health and illness using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Needs as a theoretical approach. P103 – INTERMEDIATE SPANISH ...... 5 UNITS The cause of disease and the many factors influencing health/ Prerequisite: None. illness are reviewed. Major body systems are studied with Recommendation: Grade of “C” or higher in Spanish P102 or emphasis on assessment, common disorders including equivalent. etiology, symptoms, medical, nursing, pharmacological, Total lecture 90 hours. Review of elementary grammar, nutritional and rehabilitation interventions. Education of reading of Spanish and Spanish-American literature the patient and family is emphasized with sensitivity to including modern novels and plays, conversation, special cultural needs. (A) drills in pronunciation, composition. (A/CSU/UC) PC-Area L; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B; IGETC- 6A PTVN P010C – LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT . . 2. UNITS P104 – INTERMEDIATE SPANISH ...... 5 UNITS Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course Prerequisite: None. PTVN P010D unless student has already received credit for the Recommendation: Grade of “C” or higher in Spanish P103 or clinical courses. equivalent. Total lecture 36 hours. Surveys the developmental process Total lecture 90 hours. Continuation of Spanish P103. from conception to death. The emphasis is on mental and Grammar, composition and conversations; reading of more emotional development and developmental milestones of the difficult Spanish literature; drill in pronunciation. (A/CSU/ normal individual across the entire life span. 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a prerequisite for acceptance into the Psychiatric Technician P025E – DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF program. (A) THE EYE AND EAR ...... 1 UNIT Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course Vocational Nursing P025H unless student has already received PTVN P010D – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS credit for the clinical course. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with theory courses Total lecture 18 hours. This course includes the study of PTVN P010A and PTVN P010B unless student has already the diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of patients with received credit for the theory courses. diseases and disorders of the eye and ear. (A) Total laboratory 324 hours. Clinical practice is done in affiliating hospitals. This course includes the demonstration and practice of basic nursing procedures using the nursing P025F – INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM ...... 1 UNIT process. The student is functioning as a member of the Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course health team in order to provide individual Total patient Vocational Nursing P025H unless student has already received care to patients in all age groups. This course includes the credit for the clinical course. administration of medications. This course is offered only on Lecture 18 hours. This course includes the study of the a pass/no-pass grading system. (A) diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of patients with

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS diseases and disorders of the integumentary system. (A) Second Semester This is the second semester of a three semester program and P025G – PEDIATRICS ...... 1 .5 UNITS is offered in modules. Students must achieve a grade of “C” Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course or higher in each module to remain in the Vocational Nursing Vocational Nursing P025H unless student has already received Program. They must also achieve a grade of “C” or higher in credit for the clinical course. PTVN P010A through P010D. Total lecture 27 hours. This course includes the study of the diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of diseases and P025A – ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ...... 2 UNITS disorders in the pediatric patient. Common issues pertinent Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course to pediatric patients are covered including safety, common Vocational Nursing P025H unless student has already received childhood illnesses, SIDS, abuse and health care relevant to credit for the clinical course. growth and development. (A) Total lecture 36 hours. This course includes the study of the diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of patients with P025H – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS diseases and disorders of the endocrine system. (A) Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with theory courses Vocational Nursing P025A-G unless student has already received P025B – GASTRO INTESTINAL SYSTEM . . . 1 5. UNITS credit for the theory courses. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course Total laboratory 324 hours. Clinical practice is done in Vocational Nursing P025H unless student has already received affiliating hospitals to aid the student in functioning as a credit for the clinical course. member of the health team. The students provide individual Total lecture 27 hours. This course includes the study of Total patient care to patients in all age groups. There is an the diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of patients with emphasis on care of the pediatric patient during the second diseases and disorders of the gastro-intestinal system. (A) semester. The demonstration and practice of nursing skills is also directed toward patients with endocrine, gastro- intestinal, genito-urinary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, P025C – MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM . . . . . 1 UNIT eye and ear disorders. Clinical practice in administering Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course medications is done by students. This course is offered only Vocational Nursing P025H unless student has already received on a pass/no-pass grading system. (A) credit for the clinical course. Total lecture 18 hours. This course includes the study of the diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of patients with Third Semester diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. (A) This is the third semester of a three semester program and is offered in modules. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in each module to remain in the Vocational Nursing P025D – GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM ...... 1 UNIT Program. They must also achieve a grade of “C” or higher Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course in Vocational Nursing P025A through P025H. Vocational Nursing P025H unless student has already received credit for the clinical course. Lecture 18 hours. This course includes the study of the P035A – LEADERSHIP ...... 2 UNITS diagnosis, treatment and nursing care of patients with Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course diseases and disorders of the genito-urinary system. (A) VNRS P035F unless student has already received credit for the 124 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS clinical course. those practice settings is emphasized. This course is offered Total lecture 36 hours. This course includes description only on a credit/no-credit grading system. (A) and assessment of leadership styles. Communication is emphasized including general theory concepts, conflict resolution and therapeutic/non-therapeutic approaches in WELDING the health care setting. Basic theories and concepts of mental COURSE DESCRIPTIONS health are discussed and resources available in the health P116 – ARC AND GAS WELDING ...... 3 UNITS care community. (A) Prerequisite: None. INFORMATION Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours. Basic theory P035B – MATERNITY NURSING ...... 2 UNITS of oxyacetylene and arc welding equipment and processes. Includes welding and/or cutting of mild steel in flat, vertical Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course and overhead positions in sheet, plate and pipe. Course is VNRS P035F unless student has already received credit for the approved for pass/no pass grading option. (A/CSU) clinical course. Total lecture 36 hours. A study of conception, gestation, labor, delivery, and the newborn. Also includes methods of WORK EXPERIENCE birth control. (A) Cooperative Work Experience Education at Porterville College is a part of the academic process. The “co- P035C – CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM . . . . . 2 UNITS op” classroom is off-campus industrial, governmental, Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course educational, and other business or service organizations. As VNRS P035F unless student has already received credit for the the name implies, cooperative work experience education is clinical course. cooperation among the employers, students, and college. The Lecture 36 hours. A study of the diagnosis, treatment and primary objective of the program is to give students practical nursing care of patients with diseases and disorders of the experience while they are in school and to help students cardiovascular system. (A) relate their college learning experience to the world of work. Credit for Cooperative Work Experience Education is P035D – RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ...... 2 UNITS available to students who are employed in a position which is directly related to the student’s college major or who Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course are employed in a position which assists the student in VNRS P035F unless student has already received credit for the determining a career choice. Students who are enrolled in the clinical course. following career programs may enroll in occupational coop Total lecture 36 hours. A study of the diagnosis, treatment ed courses: agriculture, business, health, home economics, and nursing care of patients with diseases and disorders of child care and development, information systems, industrial the respiratory system. (A) management, public services, sales and merchandising and technical areas. P035E – NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM ...... 2 UNITS A maximum one unit per semester of Entrepreneurial Work Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with clinical course Experience may be earned. and may not exceed a total of VNRS P035F unless student has already received credit for the three units. clinical course. Total lecture 36 hours. A study of the diagnosis, treatment Students must attend one scheduled orientation session and and nursing care of patients with diseases and disorders of two to three meetings with an assigned co-op instructor/ the neurological system. (A) coordinator during the semester. First- and second-semester students must also attend a minimum of eight hours of scheduled seminars and activities throughout the semester. P035F – CLINICAL PRACTICE ...... 6 UNITS Student must work 75 hours per semester per credit at a paid Prerequisite: Clinical experience to be taken concurrently with job or 60 hours per semester per credit at a non-paid job. VNRS P035A-E unless student has already received credit in Eligibility for level 2 English placement is recommended. the theory course(s). Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. Total laboratory 324 hours. Clinical practice in affiliating Entrepreneurial Work Experience Education is cooperation hospitals to aid the student in continuing development as a between the student and an on-campus entrepreneurial functioning member of the health team and to gain skills in operation. providing individual Total patient care to patients in all age groups. Emphasis is on maternity patients, newborns, and patients with cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological P149N – OCCUPATIONAL WORK diseases and disorders. The class includes care of the acutely EXPERIENCE EDUCATION ...... 5 UNIT ill patient requiring intensive care as well as emergency care. Prerequisite: Student’s non-paid job must be related to declared Functional assignments in administration of medication in major or occupational goal. Student must work 30 hours per 125 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

semester at a non-paid job. First- and second-semester students their college learning experience to the world of work. Course must attend a minimum of eight hours of scheduled seminars is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU) and activities. The primary objective of the program is to give students practical experience working with others in the community SPECIAL STUDIES while they are in school and to help students relate their college learning experience to the world of work. Course is P148-P058-P078 – SPECIAL STUDIES . . . . 1 – 3 UNITS approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU) Prerequisite: None. Lecture 18 hours, laboratory 54 hours, or combination of each P149P – OCCUPATIONAL WORK credit, may be utilized by any division under any approved EXPERIENCE EDUCATION ...... 5 UNIT program for a single offering, innovative, experimental, or TV Prerequisite: Student’s paid job must be related to declared major course. Course outline to be approved by the Vice President or occupational goal. Student must work 38 hours per semester of Academic Affairs and Chancellor’s designee. P148 – (A/ at a paid job. First- and second-semester students must attend CSU); P058 – (A) a minimum of eight hours of scheduled seminars and activities. The primary objective of the program is to give students COURSE DESCRIPTIONS practical experience working with others in the community while they are in school and to help students relate their college learning experience to the world of work. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU)

P152P – OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION ...... 3 UNITS Prerequisite: Student’s paid job must be related to declared major or occupational goal. Student must work 225 hours per semester at a paid job. First- and second-semester students must attend a minimum of eight hours of scheduled seminars and activities. The primary objective of the program is to give students practical experience working with others in the community while they are in school and to help students relate their college learning experience to the world of work. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU)

P160N – ON-CAMPUS ENTREPRENEURIAL WORK EXP EDUCATION ...... 1 UNIT Prerequisite: Student’s non-paid job must be in an on-campus entrepreneurial operation not related to declared major or occupational goal. Student must work 60 hours per semester at a non-paid job. First- and second-semester students must attend a minimum of eight hours of scheduled seminars and activities. The primary objective of the program is to give students practical experience working in an on-campus entrepreneurial operation while they are in school and to help students relate their college learning experience to the world of work. Course is approved for pass/no-pass grading option. (A/CSU)

P160P – ON-CAMPUS ENTREPRENEURIAL WORK EXP EDUCATION ...... 1 UNIT Prerequisite: Student’s paid job must be in an on-campus entrepreneurial operation not related to declared major or occupational goal. Student must work 75 hours per semester at a paid job. First- and second-semester students must attend a minimum of eight hours of scheduled seminars and activities. The primary objective of the program is to give students practical experience working in an on-campus entrepreneurial operation while they are in school and to help students relate

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Glossary Community Education Classes: Fee-funded For those who have never attended college before, the avocational and recreational classes. These classes carry following brief explanation of common terms used at no credit value. Porterville College is provided. Credit Course: Courses for which units are granted. A.A., Associate in Arts: Degree granted by California Electives: Courses taken by the student which do not Community Colleges. fulfill any specific requirement but provide units toward A.S., Associate in Science: Degree granted by the degree. California Community Colleges. General Education: Certain groups of courses required Academic Disqualification: Students are placed in of all degree candidates regardless of their major. These this status after being on probation for three consecutive may differ for the A.A. and A.S. Degrees and for transfer. semesters. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.): The average of a

GLOSSARY Academic Probation: Status of students who have student’s grades. cumulative GPAs below 2.00. A meeting with a counselor Hybrid Course: A course utilizing more than one mode is required to register for any future semester. of instructional delivery. Instruction may be delivered by Articulation: Articulation agreements identify specific such modes as, for example, the Internet, email, video, and courses or sequences of courses at one institution that are the classroom. considered comparable to, or acceptable in lieu of, a course Job Skills Certificate: The Job Skills Certificate (less or course sequence at another institution. than 18 units) document the satisfactory completion of Assessment: The process of collecting student information training in a specific area of study. Job Skills Certificates through standardized tests, academic transcripts, surveys, are not included on transcript. and interviews for the purpose of assisting students with Lower Division: The first two years of college work, i.e., the development of educational plans. freshman and sophomore years and/or courses. By law, only ASSIST: ASSIST is a computerized student-transfer lower division work can be offered at Porterville College. information system that can be accessed over the World Major: The major field of study a student plans to pursue, Wide Web (http://www.assist.org). It displays reports of how i.e., biology, nursing, etc. course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the Student Success: A process to assist students in attaining official repository of articulation for California’s colleges their educational goals consisting of orientation, assessment, and universities and, therefore, provides the most accurate counseling and student educational plans. and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California. For further information, see a counselor. Non-Credit (ungraded) Course: Course for which no units are given. Bachelor’s Degree: Degree granted by four-year colleges. Usually the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science Online: Courses delivered via the Internet. Students must (B.S.). have access to a computer and Internet Service Provider (ISP) with an e-mail address. Online courses allow students Catalog Rights: Refers to the right of the student to to attend class “anytime, anywhere.” Course content and elect to meet the graduation requirements in effect the requirements are the same as traditional Face To Face (F2F) academic year of first enrollment, as long as continuous courses on the main campus. enrollment is maintained, or at the time of graduation. Catalog rights apply only to Porterville College graduation Open Entry/Open Exit: Open entry/open exit allows a and program requirements. If other institutions change student to enroll in a class any day or evening throughout their requirements for entrance, graduation, satisfaction the school year and to finish a course any time during the of general education patterns or in other ways, it may be school year. necessary for the student to meet the new requirements Orientation: Orientation is recommended for all new upon transfer, even if continuous enrollment has been students and should be done after assessment testing. maintained. Pass No-Pass Grading: A grading system allowing a Certificate of Achievement: A certificate of achievement course to be taken for a grade of Pass No-Pass rather than is awarded for the completion of a formal instructional for a letter grade of A, B, C, D, F. program, with a minimum of 18 units, which is designed to give the learner the skills, knowledge and attitudes required Placement: The process of advising a student to enroll for a specific field or endeavor. in a particular course based on valid prerequisites, valid standardized tests, and other multiple measures. Class Schedule: The listing of courses including hours, instructors, and room assignments offered each semester. Prerequisite: A requirement which must be completed prior to enrollment in a course. If required, it is listed in

128 GLOSSARY the course description. Prerequisites are expressed as minimum requirements. For example, with a grade of “C” means that a grade of “C” or higher is acceptable. Progress Disqualification: Status of students with 50 percent or more of their units with grades of W, I, or NC for three consecutive semesters. Students can only be readmitted by petition. INFORMATION Status of students with 50 percent Progress Probation: GLOSSARY or more of their units with grades of W, I, or NC. Students must see a counselor before they can register for a future semester. Recommended: If a course has “recommended preparation” it means that it is possible, but difficult, to successfully complete the course without the recommended preparation. Semester Unit: In general, a semester unit represents one hour of lecture or three hours of laboratory per week for a semester. Graduation requires that at least 60 semester units be completed. One semester unit is equivalent to one-and-a-half quarter units. Student Educational Plan: A plan developed for each student which identifies the student’s educational objectives and the courses, services, and programs to be used to achieve them. Transcript (of Record): Copy of student’s college record prepared by the Office of Admissions and Records . Update: Students must update their basic information before they can register for any semester. This can be done in the Counseling Office. Upper Division: The last two years of college work, i.e., junior and senior years and/or courses. Upper division work is not offered nor generally accepted in transfer at Porterville College.

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CONFIDENTIAL/CLASSIFIED Britton, Craig (Professor) ...... Agriculture B.S., California State University, Fresno. MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Brown, Tim (Associate Professor) . . . .Administration of Ball, Karen ...... Child Development Center Justice Program Manager A.S. College of the Sequoias; B.S., Thomas Edison State College; A.A., Porterville College; B.A., Fresno Pacific University. M.B.A., Touro University International. Brown, Carol . . . Administrative Assistant, President Buchanan, Elizabeth (Assistant Professor) . . . . Reading B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., California State Cruz, Erin . . . . Director, Financial Aid/Admissions & University, Fullerton; Records Burgess, Sherie (Professor) ...... Mathematics B.S., University of Phoenix; M.A., Fresno Pacific University. A.S., Porterville College; B.S., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; M.S., Gobel, Anja . . . Director, Student Programs/Athletics California State University, Long Beach. A.S., College of the Sequoias, Visalia; B.S., California State Callison, Shaunna (Professor) . . . . . Biological Science University, Fresno; M.A., California State University, Fresno. A.S., Porterville College; B.A., California State University, Fresno; M.A., California State University, Fresno. Huckabay, Sonia ...... Accounting Manager A.A., Porterville College; B.S., California State University, Fresno; Carlson, Rosa Flores ...... President M.B.A., University of Phoenix. B.A., California State University, Fresno; M.A., California State University, Fresno; Ed.D., University of California, Davis/California Montgomery, Maureen ...... Communications State University, Fresno. & Marketing Manager ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF FACULTY ADMINISTRATION, B.A., Fresno Pacific University; M.A., Liberty University, Carson, James (Professor) ...... Information Systems Lynchburg, VA. B.S, California State University, Fresno, M.B.A., California State University, Bakersfield. Navarrette, Jay . . . .Direcotr, Information Technology Crewse, Terry (Professor) ...... Mathematics B.A., Fresno Pacific University; M.A., Liberty University, Lynchburg, B.S., University of California, Riverside; M.S., University of VA. California, Riverside.

Thompson, Diane . . . . . Director, Student Services Davis, Bret (Professor) ...... Physical Education A.A., Porterville College; B.A., Fresno Pacific University; M.A., B.S., San Jose State University; M.S., California State University, Fresno Pacific University. Hayward.

Williams-Harmon, Arlitha . . . .Director, Financial & Didway, Terri (Assistant Professor) ...... Nursing Administrative Services A.A., College of Sequoias, Visalia, CA; M.S.N. Walden University, B.S. University of Southern California; MPA, California State Minneapolis, MN University, Long Beach. Dugan, Vickie (Professor) ...... Women’s Softball Coach Word, John . . . Maintenance & Operations Manager B.A., Fort Hays Kansas State University, Hays, KS; B.S., Fort Hays Kansas State University, Hays, KS; M.Ed., Utah State University, Logan, UT. FACULTY/ADMINISTRATION Entz, James (Professor) ...... Art A.A., Cuesta College; B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.F.A., Aunai, Sam ...... Dean, Academic Affairs Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA.

Bady, Terry (Assistant Professor) ...... Nursing Garcia, Jr., Val ...... Vice President, Student Services A.A., University of La Verne, B.S., University of La Verne; M.S., Baird, Rebecca (Assistant Professor) ...... History University of La Verne. B.S., San Jose State University; M.S., California State University, Hayward. Goode, Richard ( Professor) . . . Physical/Earth Sciences B.S., Physics, California State University, Bakersfield; M.S., Barker, Lorie (Professor) ...... Librarian Geoscience, Mississippi State University. B.A., Willamette University; M.S., Montana State University; M.L.S., University of Arizona. Guillen, Lupe (Associate Professor ) ...... Nursing A.S., College of the Sequoias; B.S.N., California State University, Behrens, Kim ...... Interim Dean Fresno; M.S.N., University of California, San Francisco. B.S.N., Humboldt State University, M.S.N., Graceland University Gutierrez, Marie “Connie” (Professor) ...... Spanish Benander, Kathryn (Professor) ...... English A.A., College of the Sequoias, Visalia; B.A. and M.A., California B.A., California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., California State University, Fresno. State University, Bakersfield. Haney, Kendra (Assistant Professor) ...... Chemistry Bishop, Karen (Professor) ...... Sociology B.S., Washington & Lee University, Lexington; M.S., Virginia B.A., University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL; M.A., University Common Wealth University, Richmond. of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. Hargis, Jay (Professor) ...... History Black, Melissa (Professor) ...... English B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., California State B.A, University of Redlands; M.A., San Francisco State University. University, Chico.

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Hathaway, Stewart (Professor) ...... Mathematics Piersol, Christopher (Professor) ...... Chemistry B.A. and M.A., Northern Arizona University; Ed.D., University B.S., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; M.S., University of of Exeter, U.K. California, Los Angeles. ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF Henry, William...... Vice President, Academic Affairs Pummill, Cindy (Professor) . . . Mathematics/Physical A.A., Bakersfield College; B.S., Thomas A. Edison State College, Education New Jersey; M.ED., American Intercontinental University. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., California State University, Fullerton. Hensley, David (Professor) ...... Music B.A., Music, California State University, Fullerton; M.M., Reagan, Di Phan (Assistant Professor) . . . Mathematics INFORMATION Conducting, Northern Arizona University. B.A., California State University, San Bernardino; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino; Hodges, Catherine (Professor) ...... English B.A., English, University of Redlands; M.A., English, Central Roche, Christopher (Professor) ...... Health Careers Washington University; M.A., Intercultural Studies, Wheaton A.A., Porterville College; B.A., Fresno Pacific University. Graduate School. Roman, Maria (Professor) . Counselor/EOPS/CalWorks Johnson, Robert (Professor) ...... Human Services A.A., Porterville College; B.A., California State University, A.A., Porterville College; B.S., California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., California State University, Bakersfield. Fullerton; M.A., CSPP, California State University, Fresno. Ruelas, Miguel (Professor) ...... Mathematics B.S., U.C.L.A.; M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz. Jordan, Mary Jo (Professor) . . . . . Child Development M.A., Pacific Oaks College. Satko, Jon (Professor) ...... Physics/Astronomy B.S., College of William and Mary, Virginia; M.S., Colorado Josten, Muriel (Professor) . Communication and Drama University, Colorado Springs, Colorado. B.A., California State University, Fresno; M.A., Chapman University. Schultz, Steven ...... Counselor A.A., Porterville College; B.S., California State University, Fresno; Kavern, David (Professor) . . Women’s Basketball Coach M.A., California State University, Fresno. A.A., Porterville College; B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.S., Ohio University Sciacqua, Danny (Professor) ...... Health Careers B.S., Chapman University; M.A., Fresno Pacific. Keele, Jeffrey (Professor) . . Political Science/Economics B.A., Brigham Young University, M.A. and Ph.D., University of Simpkins, Robert (Professor) ...... Anthropology California, Berkeley. B.A. California State University, San Jose; M.A., University of Wisconsin; PhD. University of Wisconsin. Kelley, Billie ...... Nursing Syrdahl, Rickelle (Professor) ...... Biology Knutson, Kailani (Assistant Professor) ...... Business B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., California A.A., Porterville College; B.S., University of Phoenix; M.A., State University, Chico. University of Phoenix. Thompson, James (Professor) . . . . . Communication Lala-Bell, Susan (Professor) . . . Disability Resource Ctr. B.A., University of California, Fresno; M.A., University of B.S., California State University, Fresno; M.A., Azusa Pacific California, Fresno. University. Vasquez, Yolanda (Professor) . . . EOPS/Care Counselor Long, Melissa (Associate Professor) ...... English A.A., Porterville College; B.S., California State University, Fresno; B.A. California State University, Chico.; M.A., California State M.A, California State University, Fresno. University, Chico. Vega, Miles (Professor) ...... Counselor/Articulation B.A., The Masters College; M.S., California State University, Lozano, Vira (Professor) ...... Psychology Dominguez Hills. Secondary teaching credential, Loyola A.A., College of the Sequoias, Visalia; B.A. and M.A., California Marymount University. State University, Fresno. Wagstaff, Ann Marie (Professor) ...... Language Arts Martin, Carmen (Professor) ...... Transfer Center B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.A., University Coordinator/Counselor of California, Davis; Ph.D., University of California, Davis. B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.A., Truman State University; M.A., California State University, Bakersfield. Ward, Beverly (Professor) ...... Nursing A.S., Porterville College; B.S., California State University, Messchaert, Andrew (Professor) ...... Philosophy Bakersfield. A.A., Modesto Junior College; B.A., California State University Sacramento; M.A., San Jose State University; M.A., California Wiens, Joel (Professor) ...... Biology State University, Dominguez Hills. B.A., Tabor College; M.A., California State University, Fresno; Ed.D., Pepperdine University. Minter-Procter, Teresa (Professor) . . . Biological Science A.S., Porterville College; B.S., Pepperdine University; M.S., University of California, Riverside. Additional graduate study, California State University, Fresno; University of California, Davis.

Mouanoutoua, Kongming (Professor) . Counselor/EOPS A.A., Oakland City University; B.A., National University, Fresno; M.A., Fresno Pacific University.

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CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL Nelms, Robert “Arnie” – Custodian I Skilled Craftsworker II Aguilar, Elmer – Educational Advisor Noel, Tim – Akers, Kirsten – Computer Lab Assistant Ortega, John – Financial Aid Technician Technician Anaya, Andrea – Admissions & Records Technician I Ortega, Irene – Program Accounting Technician II Aparicio, Angela – Child Dev. Center Associate Teacher Peters, Jacqueline – Child Dev. Center Assistant Bailly, Eric – Skills Craft Worker Phillips, Tammy – Educational Media Design Specialist Bentley, Matt – Educational Advisor Phinney, Sarah – Rameriz, Efren – Groundsworker I Bodine, Carol – Administrative Secretary Rameriz, Juan – Maintenance Worker I Bolanos, Lourdes - Financial Aid Assistant Silva, Rosario – Child Dev. Center Department Assistant III Brisson, Jennie – Human Resources Assistant Sims, Jennifer – Alternative Media Specialist Brownfield, Marlis – College Nurse Speer, Irene – Department Assistant II Burcham, Victoria - Child Dev. Center-Teacher Tanguma, Joe – Custodian II Butler, Levern “Vern”– Network Technician Vallejo, Rachel– Department Assistant I Butler, Nancy– Department Assistant II EOPS/CalWorks Velasco, Rebecca – Executive Secretary

ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF FACULTY ADMINISTRATION, Cabrera, Diana – Department Assistant III Media Technician Cabunoc, Billyjean – Educational Advisor, Health Careers Viotto, Rosemary – Child Dev. Center - Teacher Childress, Pam – Administrative Secretary Waddle, Jill – Learning Center Technician Childress, Ron – Public Safety & Community Service Whitfield, Charlene – Coordinator Witt, Amy – Department Assistant I Cruz, Veronica – Adminssion & Records Assistant Wright, John – Custodian I Diaz, Maria – Accounting Technician II Wright, Jolene – Admissions & Records Assistant Eckhoff, Phillip –Custodian I Yates, Jolene– Department Assistant III /Maintenance & Operations Fallert, Judy – Instruction Office Specialist Figueroa, Nora – Department Assistant II Gifford, Kathie – Administrative Secretary Gil, Terri – Assessment Assistant Gracia, Alex – Program Technician Guerrero, Irene – Library Technician II Halopoff, Janice – Admissions & Records Technician II Harter, James “Terry”– Network Administrator Haynes, Tiffany – Fininacial Aid Technician Lanning, Jana – Child Dev. Center - Teacher Logan, Jodie – Administrative Secretary Martinez, Elvira – Martinez, Grace – Library Technician II Martinez, Linda – Department Assistant II Medrano, Victor – Computer Lab Technician Meurer, Dolores – Graphics Technician Minchew, Todd – Groundsworker II Moorhead, Carol – Finanical Aid Technician Morgan, Randy – Web Site Coordinator Narvaiz, Alex – Custodian II/Groundskeeper II Natera, Carlos – Ground Maintenance Supervisor Nix, Annette – Administrative Secretary 134 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Telephone Directory

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TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

Administration President...... 791-2316 Vice President, Academic Affairs...... 791-2299 Vice President, Student Services...... 791-2208

Admissions and Records Admissions-Registration...... 791-2220

Financial Aid Financial Aid...... 791-2301

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Campus Security Campus Security...... 791-2440

Information Center Information Center...... 791-2330

Student Services Assessment Testing...... 791-2329 Athletic Director...... 791-2460 Bookstore...... 791-2252 Counseling...... 791-3663 Disabled Student Programs and Services...... 791-2215 EOPS...... 791-2224 Health Services...... 791-2212 Learning Center...... 791-2236 Library...... 791-2318 Lost and Found...... 791-2330 Student Center...... 791-2325 Tutorial Center...... 791-2236 Veterans Affairs...... 791-2402

Porterville College...... www.portervillecollege.edu

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Cal Grant 28 California Nonresident Tuition Exemption 21 Index California Work Opportunities & Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) 26 Academic Advising 32 CalWORKs Program 26 Academic Calendar 10 CARE 26 Academic Credit 32 Catalog Rights 32, 128 Academic Disqualification 128 Certificate of Achievement 42, 128 Academic Eligibility 16 Certificate of Completion 42 Academic Freedom 32 Certificates and Degrees 42 Academic Honesty 32 Certificates of Achievement 54 Academic Information and Standards 32 Certificates Of Achievement 70

INDEX Academic Probation 20, 128 Change In Major Academic Renewal 32 Changing Identification Numbers 16 Academic Standing 20 Changing Names, Addresses, Telephone Numbers or Accreditation 10 E-mail Addresses 16 Administration of Justice CHAP 26 Courses 81 Chemistry 91 Administration Of Justice 82 Child Development 91 Admissions Form 16 Child Development Centers 28 Advanced Placement 39 Class Attendance 22 Advanced Placement Program 35 Classification of Students 19 Agriculture Classified Personnel 134 Courses 84 Class Schedule 128 Agriculture 84 College Fees, Tuition, and Fee Refunds 21 Agriculture Business Management College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 35 Certificate Program 56 Commencement Ceremony 42 Alternate Class Formats Commercial Art 93 American Sign Language 86 Communications 93 Anatomy 86 Community College Enrollment Fees 21 Anthropology 87 Community Education Class 128 Anthropology Library 26 Computer Graphics 94 AP (Advanced Placement) test scores 39 Confidential/Classified Management Personnel 134 Applied Design 88 Controlled Substances 32, 33 Applying for Graduation 42 Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education Apprenticeship Programs 57 (CARE) 29 AREAS OF EMPHASIS 63 Cost of Attendance 26 Art 88 Course Admission Policy 17 Art Gallery 26 Course Description 81 Articulation 38, 128 Course Identification Number 81 Assessment 17, 128 Course Level 81 Assessment Center 26 Course Numbering System 80 Assessment Policy for Students with Disabilities 17 Course Prefix Listing 80 ASSIST 46, 128 Course Repetition 19 Associate Degrees 56, 57, 68, 128 Credit by Examination 35 Associate Degrees for Transfer 42 Credit Course 128 Astronomy 89 Credit-No Credit Grading 34 Athletics 26 Credits Allowed from Other Institutions 32 Attendance Policies 22 CSU General Education Breadth Requirements 47 Audit Fee 22 Declaring Major on Education Study Plan Auditing 19 Definition of Cheating 36 Auditing a Course 20 Definition of Plagiarism 36 Bachelor’s Degree 128 Degree Programs 54 Biology 89 Disabilities Board of Trustees 8 Accommodations 12 Books 22 Disability Resource Cente 27 Business Dismissal from Classes 33 Business Administration 90 Disqualification 20

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Drama 94 IP - In Progress 34 Dual Degrees/Majors 43 Job, Entrepreneur, and Career (JEC) Center 28 Earth Science 95 JOB SKILLS CERTIFICATE 76 Economics 95 Job Skills Certificates 54 Education 95 Learning Center 28 Electives 128 Learning Communities 21 Emergency Medical Technician 96 Library Media Services 28

English 96 Life Science 108 INFORMATION English For Second Language Learners 100 Location 9

Enrollment and Tuition Refunds 22 Location of Prerequisite Challenge Petitions 18 INDEX Environmental Horticulture Lower Division 128 Degree Program 57 Major Requirements 43 EOPS 27 Management Personnel 132 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 11 Marketing 108 Ethnic Studies 100 Mathematics 108 Evening and Weekend Program 21 Matriculation 17 Facilities 9 Microbiology 109 Faculty Military Credit 36 Faculty Office Hours 33 Mission Statement 9 Fees 21 Mission Statement: 10 Financial Aid 27 Music 29, 109 Fire Technology 100 Non-Resident Tuition 21 First-Day Drop Policy 22 Non-Traditional College Credit 33, 35, 36 Food Services 28 Nursing 111 Foundation 9 Office Technology 113 General Education Open Enrollment (Course Admission Policy) 17 Glossary Definition 128 Parking Fees 22 General Education Checklist 44 Parking Zones 38 General Education Pattern 43 Pass Along Certification 45 General Regulations 37 Personal Identification Numbers 17 General Studies 101 Philosophy 9, 113 Geography 102 Philosophy of General Education 42 Geology 102 Photography 114 Getting Started at Porterville College 16 Physical Education 114 Glossary 128 Physical Science 116 Grade Reports 35 Physics 116 Grades Physiology 116 Credit - No Credit 34 Plagiarism and Cheating 36 Grade Changes 35 Plant Science Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) 128 Degree Program 59 Grades and Credits 33 Policy Concerning Sexual Harassment 12 Grading System 34 Political Science 116 Grades and Credits 34 Precollegiate Courses 21 Graduation Requirements 43 Prerequisites 18 Health Careers 102 President’s message: 8 Health Education 102 Priority Registration 18 Health Fee Exemption Procedures 21 Priority Registration Appointments 18 History 9, 102 Probation 20 Holds that Prevent Registration 20 Procedures for Prerequisite Challenge 18 Human Services 103 Programs, Certificates and DEgrees 54 Important Definitions 18 Progress Probation 129 Incomplete (Grading System) 34 Psychiatric Technology 117 Industrial Technology 105 Psychology 121 Information Systems 106 RD-Report Delayed (Grading System) 35 Interdisciplinary Studies Receiving Veterans Benefits International Students 16 Recommended (preparation) 129 Intersegmental General Education Recommended Skill Levels 18 Transfer Curriculum 49 Registering by Web 18

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Registering for Classes 17 Reinstatement 20 Remedial Coursework Limitation 20 Removal From Probation 20 Repeating a Course 19 Requirements: 21 Requirements for Associate in Science (AS) Degrees 43 Requirements for the Associate in Arts 43 Residency Determination 16 Schedule of Classes 23 Scholarship 34

INDEX Scholarships 28, 29 Scholastic Recognition 36 Security Department 38 Semester Unit 129 Sexual Harassment Policy 12 Sociology 121 Spanish 123 Special Status Admission 16 Special Studies 126 Sports 115 Student Activities 29 Student Center Fee 21 Student COnduct 29 Student Educational Plans (SEP) 17, 129 Student Health Fee 21 Student Health Fee Refund 22 Student Loads 19 Student Right to Know 10 Students with Disabilities 12 Summer Intersession 11 SWAT Team 29 Telephone Directory 136 Textbooks 29 Traffic and Parking Regulations 36, 37 Transcripts 23, 129 Transfer Information 46 Transfer Services 29 Transfer - University of California 46 Tutorial Services 30 Unlawful Discrimination 11 Update 129 Upper Division 129 Values 9 Verification of Enrollment 23 Veterans’ Education 30 Vocational Nursing 123 Waitlist 19 Wellness Center / Nurse 30 Withdrawing 23 Withdrawing From Classes 22 Withdrawn (Grading System) 34 Work Experience 125 Writing Mentors 30

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