Important Dates Registration EOPS/DSPS Students .....................................begins November 23-25, 2009 Continuing Students (on-line) ...............................begins November 30, 2009 New Students (on-line) .........................................begins December 14, 2009 In Person Registration ..............................................begins January 25, 2010 Open enrollment in the R - Building ..........................begins January 25, 2010 Spring 2010 Semester Spring 2010 Begins.............................................................................February 8, 2010 Refund Ends .......................................................................................June 7, 2010 Request any allowable refund for classes First day to submit Application for Graduation ..........February 8, 2010 from the College Business Offi ce. Last Day To/For: Add for semester length courses ................................................February 19, 2010 Refund ........................................................................................ February 23, 2010 Full refund - 10% of class time usually Drop with a refund or without paying the fees ............................February 23, 2010 during the fi rst week of instruction. No Drop without a “W” in person .............................................................March 5, 2010 refund thereafter. Enrollment fees will be Drop without a “W” by WEB .............................................................March 7, 2010 charged for classes dropped after this Drop with a “W” In Person .................................................................March 7, 2010 Drop with a “W” using the WEB .........................................................March 9, 2010 deadline. File for Pass/No Pass ......................................................................March 19, 2010 Submit Application for Graduation ...................................................March 26, 2010 Admissions Offi ce Hours Holidays - No Classes Monday - Thursday ............8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Presidents Holiday .........................................................February 12-15, 2010 Cesar Chavez Day ................................................................. March 31, 2010 Friday:................................8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Spring Recess ...........................................................March 29 - April 5, 2010 Memorial Day ............................................................................ May 31, 2010 Business Offi ce Hours Final Examinations: Monday - Thursday ............8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. • See Final Exam Schedule on page 96. Friday:................................8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Room Changes: Counseling Center Hours • Due to ongoing construction, rooms may have changed after the schedule was printed. Please check the college website (www.lattc.edu) for updates. Monday - Thursday ............8:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday:................................8:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Remember: It is the student’s responsibility to drop their classes. Open Enrollment Accreditation Accuracy Statement Unless specifi cally exempted by law, every Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, a California The Los Angeles Community College District course for which State Aid is claimed is fully public, tax-supported community college, is and Los Angeles Trade-Technical College open to any person who has been admitted offi cially accredited by the Western Association have made every effort to make this schedule to the college and who meets the appropriate of Schools and Colleges and is fully approved accurate and may, without notice, change recommended academic prerequisites. by the Board of Governors of the California general information, courses, or programs State University and independent colleges and offered. The reasons for change may include universities to give full credit for appropriate student enrollment, level of funding, or other courses completed. The Culinary Arts program issues decided by the district or college. The is also accredited by the American Culinary district and college also reserve the right to add, Federation and Educational Institute. The change, or cancel any rules, regulations, policies Registered Nursing program is also accredited by and procedures as provided by law. the National League of Nursing. 1 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Los Angeles Trade-Technical College! We are so happy you have selected our campus as a place to further your educational journey. This community college is very unique in the fact that it offers a wide variety of award-winning career- technical programs, while at the same time providing tremendous transfer education classes. No matter what your career path, we have something here for you. This schedule contains most of the course offerings for this semester including online classes, evening and weekend courses and information about the college itself. You have chosen a very special time to attend Trade Tech, because we are undergoing a massive construction program which will both upgrade many of our facilities and provide new facilities to enhance the student experience. We encourage you to take advantage of the Writing Center, the math and reading labs and the computer centers. Make sure you apply for fi nancial aid and inquire about our student service programs designed to insure your success. Get involved in the Associated Students Organization or one of the many clubs on campus. Trade Tech has a lot to offer, and we are here to serve you. Thanks again for choosing our campus and making Trade Tech your community college! Dr. Roland “Chip” Chapdelaine President LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT • 770 W. Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90017 • (213) 891-2000 Board of Trustees District Administration College Administration Mona Field, Dr. Tyree Wieder, Camille A. Goulet, Dr. Roland “Chip” Chapdelaine, Dr. Theda Douglas, President Interim Chancellor General Counsel President Dean, Student Services Georgia L. Mercer, Dr. Adriana D. Barrera, Jeanette Gordon, Dr. Kathleen Burke-Kelly, Vincent Jackson, Vice President Deputy Chancellor Chief Financial Offi cer/Treasurer Interim Vice President, Dean, Academic Affairs Kelly G. Candaele John Clerx, Academic Affairs Cynthia Morley-Mower, Tina Park Vice Chancellor for Educational Ramon S. Castillo, Dean, Academic Affairs Nancy Pearlman Support Services Vice President, Edward Afana, Miguel Santiago Gary Colombo, Student Services Acting Dean, Sylvia Scott-Hayes Vice Chancellor for Marcy Drummond, Research & Planning Rodney D. Robinson, Institutional Effectiveness Vice President, Workforce & Dorothy Smith, Student Trustee Marvin Martinez, Economic Development Associate Dean, Vice Chancellor for Economic & Dr. Mary Gallagher, Student Services Workforce Development Vice President, Administration Larry H. Eisenberg, Leticia Barajas Executive Director, Dean, Academic Affairs Facilities Planning & Development Dr. Raul Cardoza, Dean, Enrollment Management LOS ANGELES TRADE-TECHNICAL COLLEGE SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Vision and Mission of LATTC ..................................................................3 Educational Environment Policy ...................................................................78 Spring 2010 Enrollment Process ............................................................4 Emergency Information ................................................................................78 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act .....................................................78 Steps to Enroll ........................................................................................5 Fee Exemption for Special Part-Time & Full-Time Students Grades K-12 ...78 Orientations ............................................................................................6 Freedom of Speech Area and Procedures ...................................................78 Grades and Grade Changes ........................................................................79 Registration ............................................................................................7 Graduation ....................................................................................................79 Fees At a Glance ................................................................................8-9 Graduation Application for Degrees/Certifi cates ...........................................79 Taking the Assessment Test .................................................................11 Hope Scholarship Tax Credit ........................................................................79 Limited English Profi ciency ...........................................................................79 Prerequisites, Co-requisites & Advisories .............................................12 Estudiantes Con Falta de Competencia en Lengua Inglesa ........................79 Enrollment Information .........................................................................13 Nondiscrimination Policy ..............................................................................80 Adding Classes .............................................................................................13 Normas del Plantel Referentes a la Discriminación .....................................80 Auditing Classes ...........................................................................................13 Open Enrollment ...........................................................................................80