SECTION VII Course Descriptions PAGE 363 PCC CATALOG 2020-2021 SECTION VII COURSE DESCRIPTIONS All credit courses are listed in the Catalog. Following Students are expected to meet valid and necessary the course number and title are the units of credit that course prerequisites and corequisites. For information on may be earned. The course descriptions describe the to- challenging prerequisites, corequisites, and enrollment tal number of lecture and/or laboratory hours that are re- limitations, see page 29. quired for that course per semester. The following section presents a description of every Course Numbering System course offered in the College. Each description is self- Classification I – Courses Numbered 001-099 contained, i.e., each contains important information on These Freshman and Sophomore courses generally corre- prerequisites, units and hours, limitations on enrollment, spond to university or senior college lower division cours- recommendations, scheduling by semesters and other data es. which may be required in making a decision to include the Pasadena City College recommends that universities and course in the student’s program of studies. senior colleges grant subject or elective credit toward Ju- nior standing for courses in this classification. Specific Prerequisites/Corequisites/Recommended course credit, however, depends upon articulation with the Preparation senior institution. Students should consult the catalog of A prerequisite is a condition of enrollment, such as the institution to which they plan to transfer. successful completion of another course (with a grade Some courses numbered 001-099 can be accepted only as of A, B, C, or P), that must be met BEFORE a student can meeting elective requirements at four-year colleges or uni- register for a course or an educational program. Suc- versities. For further clarification, students should consult cessful completion of a prerequisite demonstrates readi- counseling services. ness for the subsequent course or program. By meeting Classification II – Courses Numbered 100-399 the prerequisite, the student shows that he or she knows These courses are technical, semiprofessional or occupa- certain skills, concepts, and/or information without which tionally oriented or they meet community college general the College considers success in the subsequent course or education needs. program highly unlikely. Classification III – Courses Numbered 400-499 A corequisite is a course in which a student is re- These courses are non-degree applicable and are review quired to enroll AT THE SAME TIME that he or she is and foundation-building courses which are used primarily enrolled in another course. In the corequisite course, the to qualify students for courses in the transfer classifica- student acquires certain skills, concepts, and/or informa- tion by satisfying subject or grade deficiencies. Except for tion without which the College considers success in the certain sequential arrangements, courses in this group are concurrent course highly unlikely. open to all students. Basic skills coursework provides op- A recommended preparation statement in a course portunities for students to improve their skills in the areas description means that a student is advised, but not of mathematics, reading, and writing. These foundation required, to complete the identified course(s) prior to level courses are designed to prepare students for success enrollment in another course or educational program. in further academic work. The skills, concepts, and/or information gained in the rec- Classification IV – Courses Numbered 900-950 ommended preparation in another course or educational These courses are non-degree applicable corequisite cours- program will prepare students for success in the subse- es for specific skills development. quent course or program. All prerequisites, corequisites, and recommendation Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) preparation statements listed in the course descriptions The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) is a are periodically reviewed. Students – especially those new statewide numbering system independent from the course to Pasadena City College – should consult the Schedule of numbers assigned by local California community colleges. Classes and the Counseling Department for the most cur- A C-ID number indicates that the course is comparable in rent information. content and scope to courses offered at other California PAGE 364 PCC CATALOG 2020-2021 community colleges or participating universities (primarily Manufacturing and Industrial Technology CSU campuses), regardless of the course title or local course Marketing number. If a schedule of classes or catalog lists a course Paralegal that includes a C-ID number, students can be assured that Statistics it will be accepted as an equivalent to a course identified Technical Education (General) with the same C-ID number at another community college. Welding In other words, the C-ID number can be used to identify comparable courses at different community colleges. COUNSELING The C-ID numbering system is useful for students Counseling attending more than one community college and can be used to avoid repeating a class that has been successfully ENGLISH English passed at another community college. Students should always go to www.assist.org to confirm how each college’s HEALTH SCIENCES course will be accepted at a particular four-year college Anesthesia Technology or university for transfer credit. Because these course Dental Assisting requirements may change and because courses may Dental Hygiene be modified and qualified for or deleted from the C-ID Dental Laboratory Technology database, students should always check with a counselor Emergency Medical Technology to determine how C-ID designated courses fit into their Gerontology educational plans for transfer. Health Sciences The C-ID number can be found in the catalog description. Medical Assisting To view the complete list of PCC courses with C-ID Nutrition approval, please visit: https://c-id.net/courses and choose Nursing Pasadena City College from the drop-down menu. Personal Care Assistant Radiologic Technology Grade Mode Definitions There are three grade mode (grading options) at PCC, KINESIOLOGY, HEALTH and ATHLETICS however, not every option is available for every class. Health Education L – Letter grade. See page 51 for a complete Kinesiology – Activity description. Kinesiology – Theory A – Audit. See page 67 for a complete description. Kinesiology – Intercollegiate Athletics P – Pass/No Pass. See page 52 for a complete description. LANGUAGES American Sign Language Arabic DIVISIONS Armenian Courses are listed alphabetically by sub-department. Chinese Divisions of the College, with their sub-departments, are: English as a Second Language Foreign Language Study French BUSINESS and ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY German Accounting Italian Administration of Justice Japanese Automotive Technology Latin Building Construction Linguistics Business (General) Portuguese Business Information Technology Russian Computer Information Systems Spanish Cosmetology Culinary Arts LIBRARY Electricity Library Electronics Engineering MATHEMATICS and COMPUTER SCIENCE Design Technology Computer Science Fire Technology Mathematics Hospitality Statistics Machine Shop PAGE 365 PCC CATALOG 2020-2021 NATURAL SCIENCES Journalism Anatomy Photography Astronomy Theater Arts Biology Chemistry Environmental Studies Geography ACCOUNTING Geology (Business and Engineering Technology Division) Laser Technology Microbiology ACCT 001A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING Physical Science 5 units Physics Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 131. Physiology Recommended Preparation: ACCT 010 or BUS 014A. Study of the concepts and techniques for measurement and PERFORMING and communication of financial information and interpretation COMMUNICATION ARTS of financial statements. Total of 90 hours lecture. Communication Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. *C-ID: ACCT 110 Dance Grade Mode: L, A Music Popular Music ACCT 001B MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Speech Communication 4 units Speech Language Pathology Assistant Prerequisite: ACCT 001A. Television and Radio Principles of managerial accounting. The use of accounting Theater Arts information in decision-making, planning, directing opera- tions and controlling. Focuses on cost terms and concepts, SOCIAL SCIENCES cost behavior, cost structure and cost-volume-profit analy- American Institutions sis. Includes issues relating to cost systems, cost control, Anthropology profit planning, and performance analysis in manufactur- Child Development ing and service environments. Total of 72 hours lecture. Economics Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. *C-ID: ACCT 120 Education Grade Mode: L Global Studies History ACCT 010 BOOKKEEPING — ACCOUNTING Humanities 4 units Philosophy Basic accounting principles and methods of recording Political Science business transactions, maintaining a general ledger sys- Psychology tem, and preparing financial statements. Emphasis on Religious Studies Social Sciences service and merchandising systems for sole proprietor- Sociology ships. No credit if taken after ACCT 001A or ACCT 101. For Special Education Technology preparation for ACCT 001A and office support, marketing- Statistics merchandising majors and those who want a knowledge of bookkeeping for personal use, but open to all qualified SPECIAL SERVICES students. Total of 72 hours lecture. Special Services Transfer Credit: CSU Grade Mode: L, A VISUAL ARTS and MEDIA STUDIES Architecture ACCT 104A