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MONTEREY PENINSULA COLLEGE M P C 2005-20062005-2006 CATALOGCATALOG Academic Calendar 2005-2006 Fall Semester 2005 __________________________________________________________August 22, 2005 to December 15, 2005 August 22 Classes Begin August 22-26 Late Registration and Program Changes September 5 Labor Day Holiday November 1 Graduation Application Deadline November 11 Veterans Day Holiday November 15 Last Day Student May Withdraw from Classes November 24-27 Thanksgiving Recess December 12-15 Final Examinations Early Spring Session 2006 __________________________________________________________January 3, 2006 to January 24, 2006 January 3 Classes Begin January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Spring Semester 2006 __________________________________________________________January 30, 2006 to June 1, 2006 January 30 Classes Begin January 30-February 3 Late Registration and Program Changes February 17 Lincoln’s Day Holiday February 20 Washington’s Day Holiday March 1 Graduation Application Deadline April 10-15 Spring Recess May 3 Last Day Student May Withdraw from Classes May 29 Memorial Day Holiday May 26, 30, 31, June 1 Final Examinations June 3 Commencement Summer Session 2006 June 12 to July 21, 2006 (6-week session) __________________________________________________________June 12 to August 4, 2006 (8-week session) June 12 Classes Begin June 12-14 Late Registration and Program Changes June 30 Graduation Application Deadline July 4 Independence Day Holiday July 21 End of 6-Week Session August 4 End of 8-Week Session M P C Monterey Peninsula College 2005-2006 A public community college of the Monterey Peninsula Community College District Catalog 980 Fremont Street Monterey, California 93940-4799 www.mpc.edu Serving the population included within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, Carmel Unified School District and Pacific Grove Unified School District Accredited by The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Post-secondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education Approved by The California State Department of Education for the enrollment of Veterans The United States Department of Immigration and Naturalization INFORMATION (831) 646-4000 Appropriate courses, as identified, accepted by the University of California and the California State University ADMISSIONS (831) 646-4002 Monterey Peninsula College has accreditations and certifications from: REGISTRATION • Automotive Service Excellence (831) 646-4002 • California Board of Registered Nursing • California State Board of Dental Examiners COUNSELING • California State Fire Marshal (831) 646-4020 • Commission on Dental Assisting of the American Dental Association • Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) • National Automotive Technical Education Foundation • The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Monterey Peninsula Community College District 1 Monterey Peninsula College Catalog of Courses • 2005-2006 1 Monterey Peninsula Community College District Governing Board Jim Tunney, Chair R. Lynn Davis, Vice Chair Robert Infelise Loren Steck Charles H. Page David Gesinger, Student Trustee Administration Kirk Avery Superintendent/President To be appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs Carsbia Anderson Vice President for Student Services Joe Bissell Vice President for Administrative Services To be appointed Dean of Counseling, Admissions and Records Michael Gilmartin Dean of Instruction, Occupational Education and Economic Development Bill Cochran Dean of Instruction, Liberal Arts Sharon Colton Associate Dean of Instructional Technology and Development Barbara Lee Associate Dean of Human Resources Laurence Walker Associate Dean of Student Services (EOPS/TRIO/CARE) Susan Osorio Associate Dean of Student Services (Supportive Services & Instruction/DSPS) J. Richard Montori Public Information Officer Directors and Coordinators Rosemary Barrios Controller Vera Coleman Registrar Paul Emenhiser Director, Information Systems Deb Schulte Hacker Director, Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing Jim Hall Manager, M.A.T.E. Center Johnny Johnson Director, International Student Programs Kathryn Kress Coordinator, Older Adult Program Claudia Martin Director, Student Financial Services Steve Morgan Director, Facilities Planning and Management Lynn Noell Manager, Systems and Programming Catherine Nyznyk Director, Child Care Center Phyllis Peet Director, Women’s Studies Rosaleen Ryan Director, Institutional Research Lyndon Schutzler Director, Athletics Helen Stemler Director, Development and Institutional Advancement Mary Anne Teed Director, Library Services To be appointed Director, English and Study Skills Center Academic Division Chairpersons Business & Technology Leandro Castillo Creative Arts John Anderson Humanities Diane Boynton Life Sciences Gary Fuller Physical Education Lyndon Schutzler Physical Sciences Homer Bosserman Social Sciences Caroline Carney Students are advised to refer to a current schedule of classes for the most recent information regarding regulations, services, fees, and course offerings. Catalog price: $3.00 (mailed U.S.; $5.00 outside U.S.), tax included. 2 Monterey Peninsula College Catalog of Courses • 2005-2006 M P C Monterey Peninsula College Table of IFC Academic Calendar (Inside Front Cover) 1 Accreditation Contents 2 Administration 4 General Information 6 Admissions 8 Registration 9 Matriculation 11 Fees 13 Financial Aid 14 Academic Policies 16 Academic Standards 18 Scholarships 18 Student Services 24 Student Activities 25 College Safety and You 26 Safety and Campus Regulations 28 Student Rights and Responsibilities 33 Instructional Programs 35 Associate Degree Requirements 36 Certificate/Associate Degree Programs 73 General Education Requirements for MPC 74 General Education Requirements for CSU 75 IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) 76 Transfer Information 79 Announcement of Courses 191 Faculty 197 Index 203 Directory of Student Services IBC Campus Map (Inside Back Cover) Monterey Peninsula College will make available, upon request, alternate formats (large print, Braille, audio tape, or E-text) of its written publications, such as the col- lege catalog, announcements, meeting minutes, and job announcements. Requests for alternative media should be made to the Supportive Services and Instruction Department. This publication is intended to serve students as a guide to program planning, insti- tutional services, and regulations for attendance at Monterey Peninsula College. The college reserves the right to change the regulations, fees and other informa- tion controlled in the catalog without prior notice. 3 Monterey Peninsula College Catalog of Courses • 2005-2006 3 Monterey Peninsula College classes are held on the main General Information campus and at off-campus locations during Fall and Spring semesters and during Early Spring and Summer sessions. History Mission Monterey Peninsula College commenced its operation in Sep- tember of 1947 on the campus of Monterey High School, It is the mission of Monterey Peninsula College to offer stim- holding classes from 4 to 10 p.m. daily. During this first year ulating, high-quality courses, programs, and student services 87 acres of land were purchased on Fremont Street. The fol- to our diverse community. Monterey Peninsula College, rec- lowing September, classes opened in converted barracks ognizing the worth and potential of every individual, is dedicat- buildings with 280 students and 20 faculty members. ed to providing equal access and adequate support to any interested member of the community. The campus was originally designed for approximately 1,000 students, but by 1957 the enrollment had approached this figure Monterey Peninsula College offers the following programs and it was evident that new buildings were necessary. The engi- and services: neering building was constructed in 1958, the library in 1960, and the art and music center and swimming pool in 1962. • Basic skills courses that enable learners with varied educa- tional needs to succeed at college-level work The junior college separated from the Monterey Union High School District in 1961 and became a separate junior college dis- • Student services, such as counseling, tutoring, study skills trict. With this reorganization, the Carmel Unified School District and personal development courses, which support student became part of the Peninsula-wide junior college district. access, retention, and completion of goals The student population continued to grow as well as the need • Broad-based offerings that allow learners to explore poten- for additional classrooms. In 1965 the building program was tial interests and abilities and to develop habits of critical renewed, and the “temporary” buildings of 1948 were inquiry, analysis and evaluation replaced with new buildings for business, humanities, life sci- ence, physical education, physical science and social science. • Associate degree programs for students fulfilling the Gener- The lecture forum, the college theater, and the college center al Education Requirements and the requirements of a major were part of this campus renewal. From 1973 to 1993, the college operated a satellite campus at Fort Ord in cooperation • Transfer programs, equivalent in content and rigor to lower with the U.S. Army, primarily for the benefit of Armed Forces division programs in four-year colleges