South Puget Sound Community College College 12-13 Catalog South Puget Sound Community College’s equal opportunity policy prohibits discrimination in our services and in employment against any person on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability except in the case of a bona fide occupation qualification. South Puget Sound Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The college’s ADA coordinator is the chief human resources officer, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia WA 98512, (596-5360). Photography and Videotaping at South Puget Sound Community College South Puget Sound Community College takes photographs and videotapes on campus throughout the year. These images often include students, employees, and guests in classrooms, computer labs, athletic events and other campus activities. South Puget Sound Community College reserves the right to use these photographs and videotapes as part of its educational, public interest, publicity and marketing efforts. Those who attend, visit or work at South Puget Sound Community College do so with the understanding that these photographs and videotapes might include them and might be used in college publications, newspapers and other media. As a condition of attendance, visiting or working at South Puget Sound Community College, you are consenting to the college’s use of such photos or videos, which may include your likeness, and waive any privacy interests you may have in such photos or videos. Limitations of Liability The college’s total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with a student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes and programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earning or profit. This catalog is produced for informational purposes only. Though the college makes every effort to ensure that this publication includes up-to- date and accurate information, this catalog does not constitute a contract between South Puget Sound Community College and prospective or currently enrolled students. South Puget Sound reserves the right to make changes in procedure, policies, calendars, and fees without notice. Design/Art Direction: Nausheen Kasmani Editor/Copywriter: Kellie Purce Braseth/Aaron Managhan Cover photos: Aaron Managhan Printing: Consolidated Press CRO N. 06/2012 nk 3,500 CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................... 2 Building Information Modeling ......................................... 55 Welcome to Campus .............................................................. 2 Computer Information Technology-Programming Emphasis Mission, Education at a distance, Accreditation, (AAS-T) .............................................................................. 57 Equal Opportunity Policy, ADA Procedures, Campus Computer Network Administration ....................................... 58 Security Policy, Students Rights and Responsibilities Computer Network Administration (AAS-T) .......................... 59 Programs of Study .................................................................. 5 Computer Programming ....................................................... 60 ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION AND RECORDS ....................... 9 Computerized Manufacturing Technology............................ 61 Applying for Admission ........................................................... 9 Culinary Arts ......................................................................... 62 Registering for Classes ........................................................... 9 Culinary Arts (AAS-T) ............................................................ 64 Tuition and Fees ................................................................... 10 Database Management ........................................................ 66 Student Records ................................................................... 11 Dental Assisting Technology ................................................. 67 Transfer Information .............................................................. 12 Early Childhood Education .................................................. 68 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ..................................................... 15 Early Childhood Education (AAS-T) ...................................... 70 The Academic Year ............................................................... 15 Financial Services ................................................................. 71 Grading Policy ...................................................................... 17 Fire and Emergency Services Technology ............................ 72 Degrees, Certificates and Diplomas ..................................... 18 Horticulture Technology ........................................................ 73 General Education Requirements ......................................... 21 Horticulture Technology (AAS-T) .......................................... 74 Washington 45 ...................................................................... 25 Human Resources Assistant ................................................ 75 SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES .................................................... 27 Information Technology Computer Support ......................... 76 Learning Resources .............................................................. 27 Land Surveying and Geomatics Technology ....................... 77 Student Services and Activities ............................................ 28 Land Surveying & Geomatics Technology (AAS-T) .............. 78 PROGRAMS OF STUDY .......................................................... 33 Landscape Design ................................................................ 80 Associate in Arts ................................................................... 33 Landscape Horticulture ........................................................ 81 Associate in Arts, Anthropology Emphasis .......................... 34 Medical Assisting ................................................................. 82 Associate in Arts, Criminal Justice Emphasis ...................... 35 Nursing Assistant .................................................................. 83 Associate in Arts, Nursing: Associate Degree in Nursing .................................. 84 Digital Cinematography Performance Emphasis .............. 36 Office Administration ............................................................ 85 Associate in Arts, Paraeducator Program ......................................................... 87 Digital Cinematography Production Emphasis ................. 37 Paralegal ............................................................................... 89 Associate in Arts, Digital Media Emphasis ........................... 38 Parenting Program ................................................................ 90 Associate in Arts, Phlebotomy .......................................................................... 90 International/Intercultural Studies Emphasis .................... 39 Professional Selling & Customer Relationship ..................... 91 Associate in Arts, Retail Management ............................................................... 91 Political Science Economics Emphasis ............................. 41 Sustainable Plant Production ............................................... 92 Associate in Business Direct Transfer .................................. 42 Sustainable Small Scale Food Production ........................... 93 Associate in Biology DTA/MRP ............................................ 43 Turfgrass Management ......................................................... 94 Associate in Elementary Education DTA/MRP ..................... 44 Welding ................................................................................. 95 Associate in Pre Nursing MRP/DTA ...................................... 45 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................ 98 Associate in Science, Track 1 ............................................... 46 REFERENCE GUIDE ............................................................... 152 Associate in Science, Track 2 ............................................... 47 Board of Trustees ............................................................... 152 Associate in General Studies ................................................ 48 Administration .................................................................... 152 Accounting ........................................................................... 49 Exempt Staff ...................................................................... 152 Automotive Technology ........................................................ 50 Faculty ............................................................................... 153 Baking and Pastry Arts ......................................................... 51 INDEX ..................................................................................... 157 Business Administration ....................................................... 53 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR ..............................................