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2011-2012 C a T a L 2011-2012 CATALOG RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NORCO COLLEGE Dr. Gregory W. Gray, Chancellor Riverside Community College District • Dr. Debbie DiThomas Interim President, Norco College BOARD OF TRUSTEES Janet Green . President Mark Takano . Vice President Mary Figueroa . Secretary Virginia Blumenthal . .Member Samuel Davis . .Member Nick Bygon . Student Trustee 2011-12 All information contained in the 2011-12 Catalog is current as of February 2011 . Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should consult with a counselor, dean, department chair or program director for recent additions, deletions or changes . Updates can also be found online at www .rcc .edu . The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422 .6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law . This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs, including career and technical education programs, and/or extracurricular school activities . Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any programs . Harassment of any employee or student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422 6. of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited . Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, who is Ms . Chani Beeman, 450 E . Alessandro Blvd ., Riverside, CA 92508 . Telephone Number: (951) 222-8039 . Available in alternative formats . Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2011-2012 i TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES . Inside Front Cover REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE TRANSFER . 41 Graduation Requirements for Transfer . 43 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION . v University of California . 43 Associate in Arts for Transfer Degrees . 43 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . .vi Certificate of Achievement in California State University General Education (CSUGE) . 45 GENERAL INFORMATION . 1 Certificate of Achievement in Intersegmental Mission Statement . 2 General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) . 48 Vision, Goals and Core Commitments . 2 Independent California Colleges and Universities . .48 Academic Freedom . 2 Transferability of Courses . .48 Accreditation . 3 Academic Year . 3 CURRICULAR PATTERNS . 51 Who May Attend . 3 Transfer Programs . 52 Admission and Registration of Students . 3 Workshop Courses . 56 Limitations on Enrollment . 4 Cooperative Work Experience Education . 56 Matriculation . 5 General Work Experience Education . 56 Fees/Residency Requirements . 7 Occupational Work Experience Education . 56 Transcripts . 8 High School Articulated Courses . 56 Refunds . 8 Associate of Science Degrees/College Certificates . 58 Associate Degree and Certificate Patterns . 63 STUDENT INFORMATION . 9 Academic Appeals by Students . 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 111 Academic Honesty . 10 Credit Courses . 113 Academic Renewal . 10 Non-Credit Courses . 187 The Arts . 10 Career, Transfer and Job Placement Center . 11 FACULTY . 189 Counseling Center . 11 Norco College . 191 Disabled Student Services . 11 Discipline . 12 DISTRICT . 195 Extended Opportunity Program and Services . 12 Administration . 197 Student Financial Services . 12 Mission Statement . 198 Food Services . 16 Goals, Vision and Values . 198 Health Services . 16 Functions . 198 Honors Program . 16 History and Development . 199 International Education . 17 District Memberships . 199 International Student Center . 17 Strategic Communications and Relations . 199 Library/Learning Resources Center . 17 RCCD Foundation . 199 Student Services/Clubs and Organizations . 17 Open Campus . 200 Student Employment Services . 18 Reserve Officer Training Corps . 200 Standards of Scholarship: Probation and Dismissal . 19 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act . 200 Standards of Student Conduct . 19 Repeat Policy . 201 TRiO Programs . 24 Commitment to Diversity, Non-Discrimination and Tutorial Services . 24 Prohibition of Harassment and Retaliation Policies . 203 Veterans Assistance . 25 Academic Administration . 208 Emeriti . 209 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 27 Associate Degree . 28 INDEX . 211 General Education Student Learning Outcomes . 28 Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree . 28 Scholastic Honors at Commencement . 35 Dean’s List . 35 Grading System . 35 Credit by Examination . 38 ii Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2011-2012 GREETINGS FROM OUR PRESIDENT Welcome to Norco College! Our motto is “Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Leaders ”. Faculty, staff and administrators work hard to make sure that Norco College students succeed—in the classroom and in life . At Norco College we emphasize high academic standards, a dynamic learning environment, and the importance of treating students as individuals . Whether you want to earn an associate’s degree, transfer to a four-year university, complete a career technical certificate or develop new job skills, Norco College offers programs to help you achieve your goal . One of the many benefits of attending Norco College is the strong link between the college and local industry . Programs in emerging technologies, logistics, game design, and industrial tech contribute to a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences curriculum . Attaining a degree or certificate in these and other programs ensures our graduates can compete in the fast-changing 21st century workplace . During your time here, I encourage you to take advantage of the outstanding student resources Norco College offers . Use this college catalog as a starting point, then access even more information available in the online schedule of classes, the norcocollege .edu website, the student notebook, and in various college departments . And remember, that our supportive staff and faculty are always willing to provide assistance and guidance . At Norco College, students are an important part of the college community . We look forward to the times we will connect on campus: in the classroom or in the beautiful new Center for Student Success, at student club activities and performing events, or during achievement and other campus events . The experiences we share today shape our futures . Come to Norco College and achieve your dreams . Debbie DiThomas, Ed .D . Interim President Norco College Riverside Community College District Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2011-2012 iii RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NORCO COLLEGE 2001 Third Street Norco, California 92860-2600 (951) 372-7000 www.norcocollege.edu Norco College F1 Riverside Community College District 2001 Third Street N Norco, CA 92860-2600 T M1 E K F2 Q C S B E T D iv Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2011-2012 P R T I PARKING LOT T “D” NORCO COLLEGE T G E E A E Norco College L F1 Riverside Community College District 2001 Third Street N Norco, CA 92860-2600 T M1 E PARKING LOT “C” K F2 O Q PARKING LOT PARKING LOT T “A” “B” C PARKING LOT S B E T Norco CollegeD “K” F1 Riverside Community CollegP e District R T 2001 Third StreetI PARKING LOT T “D” T N G E E M1 NorA co, CA 92860-2600 T E E L K PARKING LOT H “C” F2 O PARKING LOT PARKING LOT T “A” “B” Q PARKING LOT “K” J C H S B E T J D P R T I PARKING LOT T “D” T G E E A E A Student Services - (SSV) J Early Childhood Education Center - (ECEN) B Science & Technology - (ST) K Center for Applied and Competitive Technologies (CACT) E Elevators Smoking Area L C Theater - (THTR) L West End Quad - (WEQ) A Student ServicesD Humanities -- (HUM) (SSV) M1 Facilities J Early Childhood EducationRestrooms Center Amphitheater- (ECEN) E College Safety and Police N Applied Technology - (ATEC) Disabled Parking Emergency Phones B Science &F TechnologyCentral Plants - (ST) O JFK Middle CollegeK HighCenter School - (JFK) for Applied and Competitive Technologies (CACT) E Elevators Smoking Area PARKING LOT G Wilfred J. Airey Library - (LIBR) P Portables A & B Disabled Ramps Telephone “C” C Theater - (THTR)H Head Start Q Industrial TechnologyL (IT)West End Quad - (WEQ) I Bookstore R Sports Complex One Way Road O Free Speech Area Restrooms Amphitheater S Center for Student Success (CSS) D HumanitiesPARKING LOT - (HUM) PARKING LOT M1 Facilities T The Corral (Cafeteria and Dining Room) updated 09/10 “A” “B” E College Safety and Police N Applied TechnologyPARKING LOT - (ATEC) Disabled Parking Emergency Phones F Central Plants O JFK Middle College“K” High School - (JFK) G Wilfred J. Airey Library - (LIBR) P Portables A & B Disabled Ramps Telephone H Head Start Q Industrial Technology (IT) I Bookstore R Sports Complex H One Way Road Free Speech Area S Center for Student Success (CSS) J The Corral (Cafeteria and Dining Room) updated 09/10 A Student
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