The Community Colleges of
Ventura County District
Board of Trustees
Area 1
Ms. Mary Anne Rooney, Chair
Area 2
Ms. Cheryl Heitmann, Trustee
Area 3
Dr. Larry O. Miller, Vice Chair
Area 4
Mr. Robert O. Huber, Trustee
Area 5
Mr. Arturo D. Hernández, Trustee
Student Trustee
Ms. Tanya Pulley
District Administrators
Chancellor
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. James M. Meznek
Vice Chancellor
Business Services/
Financial Management
Ms. Sue Johnson
Vice Chancellor
Human Resources
To Be Named
Associate Vice Chancellor
Human Resources
Ms. Patricia Parham
Associate Vice Chancellor
Information Technology
Mr. Vic Belinski
College Administrators
President, Moorpark College
Dr. Eva Conrad
President, Oxnard College
To Be Named
President, Ventura College
Dr. Robin Calote
Student government officers with their scholarship awards and President Calote (rear).
2006 • 2007 General Catalog
and
Announcement of Courses
Ventura College
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 654-6400, 986-5855, 378-1500, 656-0546
www.venturacollege.edu
Ventura College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and
Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 CommercialBoulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accreditingbody recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S.
Department of Education.
The College Catalog is available in alternate formats upon request from the
Educational Assistance Center, (805) 654-6300.
Ventura College has made every reasonable effort to insure that the information provided in this generalCatalog is accurate and current. However, this document should not be considered an irrevocable contractbetween the student and Ventura College. The content is subject to change. The College reserves theright to make additions, revisions, or deletions as may be necessary due to changes in governmentalregulations, district policy, or college policy, procedures, or curriculum. The College will make everyreasonable effort to inform students of significant changes that occur after publication of this document.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
FROM THE PRESIDENT
As the President of Ventura College, I am pleased to welcome you to an institution
that has a proud tradition of innovative instructional programs and support services,
an outstanding faculty and staff, and a beautiful campus!
Ventura College has served four generations of students since we opened in 1925.
Students attending our College can earn associate’s degrees or complete certificates
in more than 75 programs, learn a new profession or sharpen their vocational skills, all
while participating in student activities, leadership opportunities, and athletics.
VC is very successful at transferring students to four-year universities. We are
among the top 23% of all California Community Colleges (CCCs) transferring students
to the University of California (UC) system, and in the top third of CCCs transferring
students to the California State University system. Officially designated a Hispanic-serving institution by the U.S.
Department of Education, Ventura College is among the top 7% of CCCs accounting for Hispanic students
transferring to the UC system, and we are nationally recognized for our success rate in awarding associate’s
degrees to Hispanic students. In 2004-2005, the most recent year for which statistics are available, we were
second in the state for community colleges with enrollment between 10,500 and 12,500 in transferring students to
the CSUs and the UCs.
More than 12,000 students enroll at Ventura College every semester. Our students range in age from high
school students earning early college credits to retirees exploring new fields, and all those in between who are
pursing degrees, sharpening their professional skills, or just learning more about a topic of personal interest. Our
goal is to continue to provide educational programs that will meet the life-long learning and employment
aspirations of our diverse student population.
Ventura College is receiving a $117 million face-lift as a result of the recent passage of a bond measure.
Many buildings on campus are in the process of being renovated or replaced. The campus is very proud of its
new, magnificent 100,000 square foot Library and Learning Resource Center that offers students 525 computers
for both laboratory and drop-in use. An upgraded Sports Complex is in the final stages of completion, a one-stop
Student Services Center will open this fall, and the new Advanced Technology Center and Health Sciences
Building will follow in the next couple of years.
We offer a variety of support services to ensure your success, including academic and career counseling,
tutoring, financial aid, and a center for students with learning and physical disabilities. Our child development
center provides developmentally appropriate toddler and preschool programs.
Education can fit into your busy schedule, with choices of day, evening and weekend classes at a variety of
locations including the Ventura campus, the East Campus in Santa Paula, and other sites in Ventura and
Fillmore. We also provide flexible, quality educational opportunities by offering a full range of general education
and CSU transferable online courses.
On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff of Ventura College, welcome! We wish you every success in
your academic endeavors.
Robin Calote, Ed.D.
President
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VISION STATEMENT
* We believe in the power of education to change the lives and economic futures of our students
and their communities.
* We succeed when our students can apply what they have learned to create new knowledge,
to engage in meaningful employment, and to actively participate as informed members of society.
* We celebrate the power and diversity of ideas, cultures, races, lifestyles and learning styles.
* We expand educational opportunities and enrich the learning environment through
traditional classroom instruction, distance education technologies, experiential learning, and
meaningful co-curricular activities.
* We have a passion for excellence, and hold ourselves and our students to the highest
standards of conduct and performance.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Ventura College is: to offer academic and vocational programs leading to the
completion of associate degrees or certificates; to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges
and universities; to provide remediation to those who need to improve their basic skills; to support the
state and region’s economic viability through workforce development; and to provide continuing
education opportunities that enhance personal growth and life enrichment.
The college serves high school graduates and others who are able to benefit from the academic
and vocational opportunities it offers. Courses are provided using both traditional and distance
learning delivery systems.
The faculty and staff of Ventura College are committed to student success and strive to create an
environment of continuous improvement through the establishment of measurable and/or observable
student learning outcomes that can be used to assess student performance, improve instructional and
service delivery, and guide institutional decision-making.
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STATEMENT OF VALUES
The Ventura College community is committed to following a set of enduring core Values that guide it
through changing times and give rise to its vision, mission and goals.
* Respect
We believe in the personal dignity and full potential of every individual and in
fostering positive human values in the classroom and in all our interactions.
* Integrity
We are committed to maintaining an open, honest and ethical environment.
* Quality
We are dedicated to achieving excellence in the broad range of academic
programs and services we provide to our students and the community.
* Collegiality
We are committed to creating a professional and supportive environment where
students, faculty, and staff can achieve personal growth and fulfillment.
* Access
We believe it is essential to provide and nurture learning opportunities for all
individuals.
* Innovation
We recognize that change is constant and that it is imperative that we continually
evaluate our performance and seek new and improved approaches to providing
educational programs and services.
* Diversity
We are dedicated to embracing and responding to our increasingly diverse student
body.
* Service
Ventura College values its importance to the community and is dedicated to
enhancing the community’s quality of life and to meeting its needs.
* Collaboration
We believe that better results are achieved by working together, whether as
colleagues on College issues and decisions or by actively seeking to form
partnerships with other organizations to address mutual Goals.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
VENTURA COLLEGE PLANNING GOALS
To assure that there will be no financial barriers to education
for lower and middle-income students, Ventura College will:
• Work with the Ventura College Foundation to develop a program
to underwrite the first-year enrollment fees for all qualifying
graduating high school seniors in our service area.
• Develop systems that will provide increased awareness of
financial aid processes and greater assistance in completing
financial aid forms and requirements.
• Work with the Ventura College Foundation to expand public
awareness of scholarship opportunities at both the community
college and transfer levels.
To reach non-traditional and underserved populations, the
College will:
• Expand outreach efforts at the East Campus.
• Expand the offering of online and hybrid classes.
• Identify meaningful incentives to encourage more faculty to
develop online classes.
• Expand outreach efforts to increase concurrent enrollment of
qualified high school students.
• Provide opportunities for the faculty to become more aware of
the multiple intelligences / learning styles.
• Expand efforts to make those with a limited ability to speak
English feel welcome on the campus.
• Examine the structure of course offerings to ensure that the
college can accommodate working adults.
• Offer fast-track, low-unit classes that will appeal to retired
adults.
• Work with the Ventura College Foundation to expand the Dare to
Dream scholarship program to encourage non-high school
graduates to consider attendance at Ventura College.
• Expand support services for a wide variety of unique student
populations, including foreign students, re-entry students, out-
of-state students, etc.
To improve the ability to respond more rapidly to the changing
occupational needs of the community, Ventura College will:
• Examine both campus and district curriculum systems to identify
bottlenecks in the approval process.
• Examine the number of units required for certificates and the
course scheduling patterns for occupational programs to assure
that the pathway to a career can be completed in a reasonable
amount of time.
• Reactivate occupational advisory committees for vocational
programs.
To increase the visibility and viability of the college’s
occupational programs, Ventura College will:
• Revise the organizational structure in order to provide better
support for career education.
• Develop and pilot one or more modular, fast-track occupational
programs that will lead to employment within six months.
• Participate in the development of a district-wide occupational
brochure (with companion program-specific brochures) for
recruitment and outreach purposes.
• Market occupational programs in appropriate arenas; i.e.,
Chambers of Commerce, local newspapers.
To increase the visibility and viability of the college’s
occupational programs (continued)
• Host on-campus meetings with employers, faculty, and
counselors to discuss career trends.
• Host meetings with counselors and faculty to increase
understanding of vocational programs and requirements.
• Increase faculty and administrative participation in local business
organizations; i.e., Chamber of Commerce, Ventura County
Economic Development Association.
• Provide information on employment trends at flex day activities.
• Increase services of the Career Center.
• Encourage newspaper articles on successful students and
programs.
To expand the opportunities for students to connect with others
outside of the classroom, Ventura College will:
• Take steps to re-establish an attractive, centralized social hub
for the campus and to create pleasant study spaces for students
at various locations throughout the college.
• Develop a formal Arts & Lectures program and expand awareness
of the college’s consolidated calendar of campus events.
• Continue to seek funding for and offer campus/community
cultural programs.
• Increase internships and work experience offerings.
• Provide service learning opportunities and credit.
To reach the predominantly younger student population served
by the college, Ventura College will:
• Improve the usefulness of its Web site, using input from faculty,
staff and student focus groups.
• Expand its recruitment efforts to include greater use of the Web
and other technologies designed to appeal to younger students.
• Expand the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool.
• Conduct research to identify how Ventura College students
currently gain information about the college.
To improve student retention, Ventura College will:
• Conduct institutional research to identify the major variables
impacting student retention.
• Develop and pilot programs that encourage students to identify
and declare a commitment for a specific educational or
occupational goal.
• Develop and pilot systems to recognize benchmark levels of
student achievement as they progress toward their identified
goals.
• Increase the opportunities for students to identify with a cohort
and/or to work in a learning community.
• Provide intervention programs to identify and assist students
who may be falling below the expected level of student
achievement.
• Expand efforts to acquire funding to support tutoring and
supplemental instruction.
• Include the issue of student retention as a central focus for
professional development activities.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information .................................................................................................. 9
Campus Telephone Numbers ................................................................................... 11
Admissions Information............................................................................................13
Academic Calendar...................................................................................................21
Academic Policies .................................................................................................... 22
Instructional Support Services ................................................................................. 29
Student Services.......................................................................................................31
Special Programs ..................................................................................................... 37
Degrees, Programs, Transfer Information ................................................................ 39
Announcement of Courses ....................................................................................... 81
Credit Courses .......................................................................................................... 85
Non-credit Courses .................................................................................................. 211
Faculty and Administration ....................................................................................... 213
Appendices:
Student Conduct Code ....................................................................................... 221
Student Grievance Procedure ............................................................................ 223
Privacy Rights Governing Student Records.......................................................224
Academic Freedom ............................................................................................ 225
Solicitation ......................................................................................................... 226
Publicity Code and Information Dissemination .................................................. 226
Use of Student Image, Likeness or Voice Captured at Public Events................226
Parking & Campus Traffic .................................................................................. 226
Equal Opportunity Statement ............................................................................. 228
Student’s Right-to-Know Completion and Transfer Rates ................................. 229
Policy on Harrassment/Discrimination .............................................................. 229
Sexual Assault....................................................................................................232
Student Financial Services ................................................................................. 235
Student’s Right-to-Know Campus Security and Crime Awareness ................... 238
Glossary of College Terms ....................................................................................... 240
Index ......................................................................................................................... 243
Maps ......................................................................................................................... 245
CREDITS
Cover Design – Barbara Harvey
Photos – David Breslin, Robert Chaparro, Nelson Emery, Fernando Flores,
Barbara Harvey, Elizabeth Kohr, Alisa Sparkia Moore, John T. Moore, Angelica Ramos-Navarro,
Swimming World Magazine, Jay Varela, Psychology Club and
Paramedic Photos, courtesy of respective departments.
Production – Christina L. Garcia
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Accreditation
Ventura College is one of California’s 109 public community
colleges and is subject to the legal provisions of the state. Ventura
College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges.
U.S. Department of Education, General Education
Provisions Act (GEPA)
Ventura College (VC) is in compliance with all applicable
Federal and State laws, and welcomes students for admission to
any course of study for which they are otherwise qualified without
regard to age, marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sexual
preference, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled
veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. VC embraces both the letter
and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VC fully informs students of the availability of services to
ensure equitable access. Access information is disseminated in
both printed and electronic form throughout the College’s expansive
service area.
College Services
At Ventura College, there is a strong commitment to equal
opportunity for all students who choose to attend and can profit
from the educational courses and programs. All people are
welcome to the college family. Various offices and associations
promote the efforts of underrepresented people to become students.
Students interested in assistance from these support groups and
offices may make the appropriate contact.
The Advantages of a Community College
Ventura College offers students some very special opportunities
not found at four-year colleges and universities. We put students
and teaching first, with smaller classes and more individual
attention from staff, counselors, and instructors.
We are the convenient equivalent to lower division university
studies and provide smooth and secure transfer to four-year
schools.
We welcome all students, whether just out of high school or
returning to school after a period of work or home responsibilities.
Any student who can benefit from our classes is welcome to
attend. We are the obvious “best-buy” in higher education—fees
are low, quality is high.
College and the Community
Though Ventura College draws students from other California
regions, as well as other states and foreign countries, there is a
particularly strong bond between the campus and the communities
which surround it. For decades, Ventura College stood alone as
the only postsecondary institution in the county, and, as a result,
the College counts as friends, supporters, and alumni, thousands
of people from across the Oxnard plain and the Santa Clara, Ojai,
Conejo and Simi Valleys. In many of these areas, but particularly
in the west county, Ventura College is known as “the College.’’
Today, Ventura College maintains the same strong commitments
with its community. The performances of College drama, music,
opera, dance, and athletic groups and teams draw enthusiastic
support from the community, as do professional and student
artists who exhibit in the two College galleries. In addition to these
curricular activities, special noncredit courses and other events,
performances, and excursions keep the community focused on
the College as an exciting cultural and recreational center.
In 1981, the Ventura College Foundation was established by the
College President and a group of education-minded business and
professional people from the community. The purpose of the
Foundation is to support the goals and services of the College by
building and shaping community support.
By the end of 1986, the Foundation’s base of support had grown
to the point where it appointed an executive director, and set as a
capital project goal a new campus building to house tutoring and
testing services in addition to providing a place for community
meetings. Guthrie Hall was dedicated in November 1989.
The Foundation continues to build support for its ongoing
projects of student scholarships, staff study grants and program
support. If you would like to be part of the tradition, call the
Foundation at (805) 654-6461 and become involved.
Alumni Association
The Ventura College Alumni & Friends Association was created
to foster a spirit of friendship and philanthropy among alumni and
friends for scholarships, newsletters, reunions, and special events.
For additional information, contact the Ventura College Foundation
at (805) 654-6461, or visit the Web site www.venturacollege.edu/
foundation/index.htm
History
Community college education in Ventura County began in 1925
when a junior college department was added at Ventura Union
High School, on the site now occupied by Cabrillo Middle School.
In 1952, responding to recommendations from a commissioned
study concerning population growth and building needs, the
Ventura High School District adopted a 3-3-2 organization. Ventura
Junior College became Ventura College, a two-year institution for
the freshman and sophomore years of college.
In 1955, the College moved to its present 112-acre hillside
campus at 4667 Telegraph Road in the eastern part of Ventura. The
current student enrollment of the College for day and evening
classes both on-campus and off-campus (Fillmore, Ojai, Piru,
Santa Paula) is approximately 12,000. The East Campus has been
added in Santa Paula.
The citizens of Ventura County voted in 1962 to form a community
college district separate from any other public school entity.
Ventura College has since grown into a comprehensive community
college serving a diverse population of college-age and adult
students who pursue a wide variety of transfer, vocational, and
other educational goals. Today the Ventura County Community
College District includes two additional colleges—Moorpark and
Oxnard. The District Offices are centrally located in Camarillo.
In March 2002, the Ventura County voters approved a $356
million general obligation bond to renovate and expand all three
campuses and the District training facilities for police, fire, and
sheriff’s officers.
The first Ventura College building using bond funds was the
Library and Learning Resources Center which opened in January
2005. The new Student Services Center and the Ventura College
Sports Complex are currently under construction.
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PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY
Over the past 80 years, Ventura College has had exemplary
leadership. That leadership was provided by:
H.O. Wise................................1925-1928
Melrowe Martin ..................... 1928-1929
Amos E. Clark ........................ 1929-1931
D.R. Henry .............................. 1931-1953
Hugh Price .............................. 1953-1956
Phil Putnam ............................ 1956-1960
Ed Rowins ............................... 1960-1966
Dr. Richard E. Loehr ............. 1967-1974
Dr. Richard A. Glenn ............. 1974-1985
Dr. Robert W. Long ............... 1985-1992
Dr. Jesus Carreón ................. 1992-1995
Dr. Larry A. Calderón ........... 1995-2004
Dr. Robin Calote .................... 2005-current
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
President .................................................................... 654-6460
Executive Vice President of Student Learning ... 654-6464
Vice President of Business Services .................... 654-6354
OFFICES OF THE DEANS
Arts and Sciences.................................................... 654-6339
Business, Resources Development,
Community Education,
Off-Campus Programs ......................................... 654-6368
Criminal Justice, Technology, Music
and Reserve Academy ........................................ 654-6470
Evening Supervisor ................................................. 654-6483
Health and Human Performance ........................... 654-6348
Liberal Arts and Learning Resources ................... 654-6468
Student Development ............................................. 654-6455
Student Services ...................................................... 654-6487
EAST CAMPUS
East Campus at Santa Paula.................................. 525-7136
IMPORTANT CAMPUS
PHONE NUMBERS
For general information call:
From Ventura, Ojai, Saticoy, all others not specifically
listed:
(805) 654-6400, (805) 656-0546.
From Oxnard, Camarillo, Port Hueneme:
(805) 986-5855 - connect to Ventura College
From Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Agoura:
(805) 378-1500 - connect to Ventura College
Admissions and Records ....................................... 654-6457
Assessment/Testing Center...................................654-6402
Bilingual College Services ...................................... 654-6484
Bookstore .................................................................. 654-6485
Business Services .................................................... 654-6354
CalWORKs ................................................................. 477-2021
Campus Police .......................................................... 654-6486
Career Center ........................................................... 654-6411
Child Development Center ..................................... 648-8930
Community Education............................................. 654-6459
Counseling Center ................................................... 654-6448
East Campus ............................................................. 525-7136
Educational Assistance Center
(formerly Disabled Students Center) ................ 654-6300
TDD only.. ............................................................. 642-4583
Extended Opportunity Program and
Services (EOPS) ................................................... 654-6302
Financial Aid Office ................................................. 654-6369
Human Resources .................................................... 654-6465
Institute of Comm. and Prof. Development ........ 648-8904
International Student Center ................................. 654-6323
Learning Center ........................................................ 654-6320
East Campus Branch ........................................... 525-7136
Library ........................................................................ 654-6482
East Campus Branch ........................................... 525-7136
Math Center ............................................. 654-6400 ext.3255
Matriculation Office ................................................. 654-6493
Public Relations ........................................................ 654-6462
Re-entry and Women's Center .............................. 654-6365
Reserve Academy .................................................... 987-7413
Scholarships (Foundation) ..................................... 654-6461
Student Activities Office......................................... 654-6487
Student Business Office ......................................... 654-6488
Student Business Fax.......................................... 648-8950
Student Health Center ............................................ 654-6346
Student Payroll.........................................654-6400 ext.1351
Transfer Center......................................................... 654-6473
Tutoring Center ........................................................ 648-8926
East Campus Branch ........................................... 525-7136
Ventura College Foundation .................................. 654-6461
Veteran’s Affairs ....................................................... 654-6457
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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Eligibility
Admission to Ventura College is open to any California resident
who possesses a high school diploma or equivalent (certificate of
proficiency, GED), any adult 18 years of age or older who may
benefit from instruction offered, and any person who is an
apprentice as defined in Section 3077 of the Labor Code. Exceptions
are considered by petition for special admissions programs noted
elsewhere in this section. High school graduates under 18 years
of age shall provide an official transcript verifying their graduation
or its equivalent. Students entering any of the public community
colleges of California are subject to the residency requirements as
determined by the state of California.
A student who is a resident of another state may be admitted
under conditions stipulated by the governing board and on payment
of nonresident tuition, enrollment, health fees and other applicable
fees. A student who is a citizen and resident of another country
(international student) may be admitted under conditions stipulated
by the governing board and on payment of an application processing
fee, nonresident tuition and foreign student surcharge, enrollment,
health fees and other applicable fees. Consult the “Fees” section
and “Appendix XIII” of this catalog for more information on
nonresident tuition, fees and refunds.
The right of a student to attend any community college in this
District is conditioned by certain admissions and residency
qualifications as provided by law. Students disqualified from other
institutions must petition to be admitted by the Office of the
Registrar.
Further information is listed under residency requirements.
Admission Procedures
New Students: Students attending Ventura College for the
first-time must file an application for admission and attend a new
student orientation, assessment and advisement session. Apply
online at www.venturacollege.edu/apply. Applications may also
be filed in person at the Admissions Office. Students who complete
orientation, assessment and advisement activities will be eligible
for an early registration date.
Continuing Students: Students who have attended within the
last year must update personal information (address, phone) and
academic goal information before they register each semester.
This may be done online when you register, or in-person at the
Admissions Office before your registration appointment date.
Returning Students: Students who are returning to Ventura
College after an absence of one year must file an Application for
Admission in-person or online at www.venturacollege.edu/
apply.
All Students: Must have official transcripts of all previous high
school, college, and university coursework sent to the Admissions
Office. Additional information is provided under Transcript
Requirements, (see page 17).
Student Central: Online Student Services
Students may access the following student services online at
www.venturacollege.edu by clicking on Student Central:
• Apply for Admission
• Check registration appointments
• View Registration Calendars
• Register for classes
• Search for classes using the “Searchable Schedule,” customize
the search with available options
• Add and drop classes
• Pay fees with Visa or Mastercard
• Change your mailing address and phone numbers
• Change your PIN to a personalized PIN
• Update your major and educational goals
• View your class schedule
• View your academic records (courses, units, GPA)
• View unpaid fees and holds
• Check your progress toward a degree, certificate or transfer
• Print an official enrollment verification
• Access course information and drop deadlines
Registration Procedures
Ventura College offers registration online and in person. All
students must have an application on file, and must have completed
or waived the three student matriculation activities of orientation,
assessment and advisement before they receive a registration
appointment. Registration appointments are available online at
least one week prior to the beginning of registration.
..Registration Calendar is available online and in the printed
Schedule of Classes each semester.
..Register online at www.venturacollege.edu/register
..In person at the Admissions Office.
..Late Registration and Program Adjustment: begins on the
first day of instruction. See the Registration Calendar for more
information about deadlines for full-and short-term classes.
..Registration in a Closed Class: During the registration
period before a semester or session begins, students have the
option of placing themselves on a waitlist for most closed classes.
See “Waitlist for Closed Class” information below. Registration in
a closed class as of the first day of the semester always requires
permission of the instructor, and must be completed by the end of
the Late Registration and Program Adjustment period. Attend the
first available class meeting, get an “Authorization to Add Code”
from the instructor, and register for the class online using WebSTAR,
or in-person at the Admissions Office. This process also applies
to students who are still on a waitlist as of the first class meeting.
..Waitlist for Closed Class: Students will have the option of
placing themselves on a waitlist for most closed classes. The
option is available during the registration period, up to the end of
the last registration day before a class begins, through online and
in-person registration. Waitlisted students will be moved into
seats that become available during the registration period. All
students who are still on the waitlist as of the first day of
instruction must attend the first class meeting to take advantage
of their priority on the waitlist. Follow the procedures for
“Registration in a Closed Class” above.
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Residency Requirements
The determination of legal California residence is a complex
matter. Students will be required to present various kinds of
documentation for purposes of the final determination. All questions
as to legal residence and the exceptions allowed under California
law shall be directed to the Admissions and Records Office.
The right of a student to attend any public community college
in California is conditioned by certain residency qualifications set
forth in the California Education Code. Residence determination is
based on state and federal law, and is subject to change without
prior notification.
California Residents
To qualify as a California resident, a student must have legally
resided in California for one year and one day prior to the
beginning of the semester he or she is planning to attend, and
must have taken actions that express intent to establish California
residence.
Students who have lived in California for more than one year but
less than two years will be asked to show proof of legal California
residence. The burden of proof lies with the student, who must
present documentation of both physical presence in the state for
at least one year and one day, and intent to establish permanent
California residence. Failure to present such proofs will result in
a nonresident classification for admission and tuition purposes. A
complete list of acceptable proofs of residence is available from
the Admissions and Records Office.
Students who are former residents of California and have been
absent from the State, but who attended a California high school
for three years and graduated from a California high school may
be eligible for exemption from the requirement to pay nonresident
tuition fees while they reestablish their legal residence in the State.
Contact the Admissions and Records Office for more information
on AB540.
Nonresidents
A nonresident is a student who has lived in California continuously
for less than one year and one day prior to the beginning of the
semester he or she is planning to attend, or who is unable to
present proof of intent to establish permanent California residency.
Students classified as nonresidents shall pay nonresident tuition
fees in addition to mandatory enrollment and health fees. Conduct
inconsistent with a claim for California residence includes but is
not limited to:
• being an actively registered voter in another state
• petitioning for divorce in another state
• attending an out-of-state educational institution as a resident
of that state
• declaring nonresident status for California state income tax
purposes
• maintaining a driver’s license or vehicle registration from
another state
International Students
International students (F1, F2, M1, M2 visas) and persons who
hold nonimmigrant visas including but not limited to visa types B,
C, D, H2, H3, J, O, P, Q1, TN, TD, TWOV, U, WB, WT are citizens
and residents of another country. Eligibility for admission is
determined by the type and current status of the visa. If eligible for
admission, students present in the United States under these visa
types are classified as International students and required to pay
nonresident tuition fees in addition to the mandatory enrollment
and health fees for each semester of attendance. Contact the
International Student Office for more information.
Students who hold certain types of nonimmigrant visas approved
by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly
known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS) may
be eligible for admission as well as residence classification for
tuition purposes. Visa types eligible to establish residence include:
A, E, G, H1B, HIC, H4, I, K, L, N, NATO, O1, O3, Q2, Q3, R, S, T,
V. Proof of current visa status must be submitted. Contact the
International Student Office for more information.
Students residing in the United States who do not possess a
visa or other documentation issued by the Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services may be eligible for exemption from the
requirement to pay nonresident tuition fees. The student must
have attended a California high school for at least three years and
graduated from a California high school. Contact the Admissions
and Records Office for more information on AB540. This exemption
does not apply to students who hold nonimmigrant visas.
Military Personnel and Dependents
Military personnel who are stationed in California on active duty
are exempt from the requirement to pay nonresident tuition for the
duration of their active duty assignment to California. Eligibility for
the exemption does not mean the individual is classified as a
California resident. Persons eligible for the exemption may not be
eligible for certain types of financial aid or assistance. The
exemption does not apply to members of the armed forces
assigned to California solely for educational purposes.
Spouses and dependents of military personnel who meet the
above description are also exempt from the requirement to pay
nonresident tuition. Eligibility for the exemption does not mean an
individual is classified as a resident. Persons eligible for the
exemption may not be eligible for certain types of financial aid or
assistance. The exemption applies only to dependents whose
sponsor is assigned to California on active duty. The exemption
may not apply to any military personnel or dependant who already
possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Minors as Special Admission Students
In accordance with the California Education Code, minors may
be permitted to take college courses under very specific
circumstances. The intent of Special Admissions is to provide
minors who can benefit from advanced scholastic and vocational
education the opportunity to take college-level courses that are
not available through their primary school or other alternatives.
Ventura College permits high school students to enroll in
Ventura College courses as Special High School Admission
students. The College may admit other minors, in accordance with
the California Education Code, who can demonstrate the ability to
benefit from advanced (college-level) scholastic and vocational
education.
Special High School Admission and Special K-8 Admission
Students are required to complete and submit an application for
college admission (online or in person), a Special Admission
packet that includes the Recommendation for Special Admission
(required every semester), Memorandum of Understanding, a
transcript (high school students), a letter from the principal
attesting to the student’s ability to benefit from advanced scholastic
or vocational education (through grade 8), and may be requested
to provide additional documentation as needed. K-8 students are
also required to obtain the instructor’s written permission (signed
add slip).
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Parents and students applying for Special Full-time Admission
status must contact the Registrar’s Office. See information following
regarding this category of special admission.
All packets and forms are available from the high schools or the
VC Admissions Office.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a
student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all
rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her
educational records belong to the student without regard to the
student's age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must
provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more
information, see the Student Privacy section in this Catalog.
Fees
Special High School Admission students and other minors in
Special Admission status who are enrolled in 11 or fewer units,
are exempt from paying the enrollment fee. Nonresident tuition,
health fee, student center fee, and materials fees (if applicable)
still apply. No fee exemption applies if enrollment in more than 11
units is approved.
Special High School Admission Students
Such students are actively enrolled in at least a minimum day
at high school, and are requesting to take college courses
concurrently. After first semester, student must submit the
Recommendation for Special Admission form each term at
registration. Special High School Admission students register in-
person on an assigned day as noted on the registration calendar
in the Schedule of Classes or online at: www.venturacollege.edu/
calendars.
Special K-8 Admission Students
Such students are enrolled in grades K-8 and have provided the
required documentation supporting that they can benefit from
advanced scholastic and vocational education. Documentation
may consist of a letter from their primary school principal (required);
official confirmation that the student is a GATE (gifted and talented)
student; test results from the Ventura College Assessment tests;
other forms of documentation may be considered. After first
semester, student must submit the Recommendation for Special
Admission form and written permission from college instructors
each term at registration. Written permission consists of a signed
add slip. Special Admission students register in-person on or after
the first day of the semester.
Special Full-Time Admission Students
As provided for in the California Education Code, a parent or
guardian may petition the Ventura College President on behalf of
a person who is under 18 years of age, not a high school graduate,
no longer enrolled in a public school, and determined by the
College to be able to benefit from advanced (college-level)
scholastic and vocational education. Admission to Ventura College
will only be considered upon determination that the parent and
student have exhausted all possible alternatives offered by the
public school district in which the student would normally be
enrolled, and may require that the student obtain permission from
the administration of that district for a leave of absence. Students
applying under this status are required to enroll in and maintain
full-time status in every term they attend as Special Full-Time
Admission students. Failure to maintain full-time status may result
in probation or dismissal. They must complete an application for
college admission, provide transcripts from the last high school
attended and submit a petition for Special Full-Time Admission
then, complete the college matriculation process, see a Ventura
College counselor and the Registrar.
Additional documentation may be required to determine the
ability to benefit from college-level coursework. Special Full-Time
Admission students register in-person during walk-in registration.
College Board Advanced Placement Credit
Students who complete special advanced placement courses in
high school and who earn scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board
Advanced Placement examinations taken before high school
graduation will receive credit towards graduation at Ventura
College for each such test completed with the required scores. An
official copy of test scores must be submitted to the Admissions
and Records Office.
Students granted credit for advanced placement exams will not
earn credit towards a Ventura College degree for duplicated
college courses. Students should see a counselor before taking
courses which appear to duplicate advanced placement tests. The
specific unit value assigned to each examination and the applicability
of this credit to the College's general education requirements are
available from college counselors.
Other colleges or universities have different policies concerning
advanced placement and may offer a different number of units or
consider different courses as comparable courses. It is also
possible that other colleges and universities may not honor
Ventura College transcript entries which award advanced placement
credit for particular tests. Students planning to transfer should
discuss the use of AP scores for meeting transfer requirements
with their college counselor.
Credit for Military Service
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District
will recognize and grant credit to service personnel for formal
educational training completed in the United States armed forces
provided such credit is not a duplication of work taken previously.
Service personnel may be allowed credit for formal service
school courses offered by the United States military service
recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the armed services of the American Council on
Education. The credit allowed will be based upon the
recommendations specified in the Guide. The maximum amount
of credit which may be allowed toward satisfaction of college
requirements shall be 12 units.
Service personnel will be allowed full advanced standing credit
for college level courses completed under the auspices of the
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES)
or the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) as
recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the armed services of the American Council on
Education.
Service personnel will be allowed full advanced standing credit
for college-level courses completed at the Naval Construction
Training Center (NCTC) at Port Hueneme based upon the
recommendations of the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary
Education of the American Council of Education. Such credit will
be treated in the same manner and under the same policies as
allowing credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Any work completed at a regionally accredited college or
university by service personnel while in military service and for
which the college or university issues a regular transcript showing
the credits allowable toward its own degrees, will be allowed
advanced standing credit toward the associate degree in the same
manner as if the student had pursued the courses as a civilian.
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Service personnel should be aware that other colleges and
universities may have different policies concerning credit for
military educational training. There is no assurance that the
granting of these units by the colleges of this district will be
accepted by other institutions of higher education. Students must
submit an official transcript of military course work to the
Admissions and Records Office for evaluation. Contact the
Admissions and Records Office for more information.
Ventura College Matriculation
MATRICULATION
Matriculation is a partnership which results in an agreement
between Ventura College and the student for the purpose of
defining and realizing the student’s educational goal. This agreement
includes responsibilities for both the College and the individual
student. This agreement results in a Student Educational Plan.
COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Admissions and Records - provides an admissions and
records process that will enable the College to collect state-
required information on students. This information will be
used as a basis for providing services to students.
2. Orientation - provides an orientation process designed to
acquaint students with College programs, services, facilities
and grounds, academic expectations, and College policies
and procedures.
3. Assessment- provides an assessment process using multiple
measures to determine academic readiness in English, reading
and math. These assessment results will be used by the
College to assist students in the selection of academic
courses. Additional assessments are available in areas of
study/learning skills and vocational interest.
4. Counseling/Advisement - provides counseling services to
assist students in course selection, development of an
individual student educational plan, and use of campus
support services. Additional advisement and counseling
assistance will be provided for students who have not
declared an educational goal, are enrolled in basic skills
courses, or are on academic probation/dismissal.
5. Follow-up - establishes a process to monitor a student's
progress and provide necessary assistance toward meeting
educational goals.
6. Alternative Delivery -Provide modified or alternative
services for the matriculation process (if necessary) for
ethnic and language minority students and students with
disabilities.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Submit official transcripts from high schools and colleges
attended.
2. Acquire and read the College Catalog, Schedule of Classes,
handouts, and other student materials which detail College
policies and procedures.
3. Indicate at least a broad educational goal upon admission.
4. Declare a specific educational goal after completing a minimum
of 15 units.
5. Participate in orientation, assessment, advisement groups
and other follow-up support services deemed necessary by
the College in order for the student to complete their stated
educational goal(s).
6. Attend all classes and complete all course assignments.
7. Complete courses and maintain progress toward their stated
educational goals.
MUST I PARTICIPATE?
A comprehensive assessment process is required for all nonexempt
students. Students are strongly encouraged to participate
in all the components of the Matriculation process, i.e., orientation,
assessment, counseling/advisement, and follow-up. You may be
exempt from participating in the Matriculation process if you meet
the criteria listed as follows:
1. If you hold an associate degree or higher from a regionally
accredited institution.
2. If you have completed less than 15 units and your education
goal is either:
a. To advance in current job/career (update job skills).
b. To maintain a certificate or license (e.g., nursing, real
estate).
c. Educational development (intellectual, cultural).
3. If you are receiving matriculation services at another college
and attending a VCCCD campus concurrently, you may be
exempt from orientation and counseling/advisement.
4. If you provide scores from recently taken VCCCD-approved
assessment tests, you may be exempt from the testing
portion of assessment.
You have the right to postpone or appeal one or more of these
activities: Assessment (including math, English and reading testing),
orientation, or advisement. If you choose to postpone or appeal
one or more of these activities, you may not take part in early
registration. If you postpone any activities, you are required to
complete them before registration for the following term begins,
or you again will be unable to register during early registration. In
order to postpone or appeal one or more of these services, you
must complete the Postponement or Appeal of Matriculation
Services form available in the Admissions and Records Office.
Full-Time Student
A student is defined as full-time if carrying 12 or more units in
a regular semester or 4 units in a summer session.
Unit Requirements for Benefits
Students are required to enroll in and complete a minimum
number of units per semester to qualify for certain benefits,
including the following:
Most automobile insurance “good student” discounts
(3.00 GPA) ........................................................... 12 units
Coverage under most medical insurances.................. 12 units
Student government participation ............................... 12 units
Social Security benefits ............................................... 12 units
Student Loan Deferments:
Full-time required................................................. 12 units
Half-time required .................................................. 6 units
Financial Aid ............................... Contact Financial Aid Office
Veteran’s Educational/War Orphan benefits under G.I. Bill:
Full subsistence ................................................... 12 units
3/4 subsistence ..................................................... 9 units
1/2 subsistence ..................................................... 6 units
Less than 1/2 time, contact the VA specialist in Admissions and
Records Office for details regarding eligibility.
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Obtaining Your VC Transcripts
Only the student can initiate release of transcripts. Transcript
requests must be made in writing to the College Admissions and
Records Office. All students receive two transcripts free of
charge; thereafter, the fee is $3.00 for regular processing (a
minimum of two weeks) and $5.00 for rush processing.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a
student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all
rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her
educational records belong to the student without regard to the
student's age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must
provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more
information, see the appendices “Student Privacy” section in this
Catalog.
Transcript Requirements
ALL NEW, CONTINUING AND RETURNING STUDENTS are
required to submit official transcripts from all high schools,
colleges and universities they have attended. EXCEPTION: Students
do not need to submit transcripts from Moorpark and Oxnard
Colleges.
The transcripts should be directed to: Ventura College
Admissions and Records Office, 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura,
CA 93003.
Students are encouraged to have their transcripts submitted to
Ventura College before enrolling for their first semester, to prevent
delays in processing their registration. Transcripts are required
for verification that students have met prerequisite requirements
with courses from other schools. Special programs with special
requirements such as nursing, varsity athletics and financial aid
require a student to file all high school and college transcripts to
verify eligibility.
Ventura College will retain these transcripts in student files in
the Counseling Office. The College is not required to maintain files
beyond three years except for actively enrolled students. Therefore,
students should be aware that records are periodically purged and
copies of high school, college and university transcripts are
destroyed.
Acceptance of Transfer Credit from Regionally
Accredited Colleges and Universities
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges
from colleges accredited by recognized regional accrediting
associations will normally be granted lower division credit for
courses entered on officially certified transcripts. Official transcripts
must be sent to the Admissions and Records Office. They will be
evaluated based upon the current practices specified in the
Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education by the American
Council on Education.
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community College
District from other colleges and universities are required to
declare all previous college work. Failure to provide complete
information may result in dismissal from the Ventura County
Community Colleges.
Transfer Credit from Foreign Colleges and
Universities
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges
from foreign colleges or universities must have their transcripts
translated and evaluated by a qualified translation and evaluation
agency. Contact the Ventura College International Student Office
or Admissions and Records Office for more information regarding
credential evaluation criteria.
Students must submit official transcripts to a qualified agency
and request that the agency forward the official evaluation to the
College. Completed coursework will be considered for lower
division unit credit only. Requests for equivalent course credit are
evaluated on an individual basis by a counselor. This review is
based upon the recommendations of the transcript evaluation
service and by the appropriate college discipline.
International Student
DEFINITION - An international student is anyone enrolled in
courses in the United States who is neither a citizen or permanent
resident of the United States. International students may hold an
F-1 student visa or other type of nonimmigrant visa, which require
that they remain citizens and residents of their home country.
Persons holding any type of nonimmigrant visa should contact the
Ventura College International Student Office.
PERMANENT RESIDENT - Persons who have been granted a
permanent resident card are considered to be United States
residents. Persons holding a permanent or temporary resident
card, or who have taken steps to obtain permanent resident status
by applying to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
(formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) should
contact the Admissions and Records Office regarding their resident
status for admission and tuition purposes.
WHICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY ESTABLISH
RESIDENCE?
Persons holding these visas are eligible to establish residency:
1. A-1, A-2, A-3 Foreign government official or employee,
family and servants.
2. E-1, E-2 Treaty trader and treaty investor, spouse,
children.
3. G-1, G-2, G-3, Representative of foreign government,
officer and
G-4, G-5 employee of international organization,
family and attendants or servants.
4. H-1, H-4* Temporary worker or trainee, spouse and
children.
5. I Representative of foreign information media,
spouse and children.
6. K Fiancé and fiancée of U.S. citizen.
7. L-1, L-2 Intracompany transferee, spouse and
children.
8. O-1, O-3* International student with extraordinary
ability in the sciences, arts, education,
business or athletics, spouse and children.
9. R Religious Occupations.
*Even though dependent children holding an H-4 or O-3 visa
are not precluded, their residency status is derived from that of
their parents.
This list is subject to change based on state and/or federal
legislation.
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WHICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY NOT ESTABLISH
RESIDENCE?
A person is precluded by the Immigration and Nationality Act
from establishing residence in the United States if he or she holds
a visa of the following type:
1. B-1, B-2 Visitor for business or pleasure.
2. C International student in transit.
3. D-1, D-2 Foreign crew member.
4. F-1, F-2 Academic student, spouse and children.
5. H-2, H-3 Spouse and children of temporary worker
or trainee.
6. J-1, J-2 Exchange visitor, spouse and children.
7. M-1, M-2 Nonacademic or vocational student, spouse
and children.
8. O-2 International student accompanying and
assisting an 0-1 International student
with extraordinary ability in the sciences,
arts, education, business or athletics.
9. P-1 Internationally recognized athlete or
entertainer.
10. P-2 Artist or entertainer entering the United
States to perform under a reciprocal
exchange program.
11. P-3 Artist or entertainer entering the United
States to perform under a program that is
culturally unique.
12. P-4 Spouse or child of P-1, P-2 or P-3
International student.
13. Q International cultural exchange program.
This list is subject to change based on state and/or federal
legislation.
STUDENTS HOLDING A VISA THAT PRECLUDES THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENCE MUST HAVE APPROVAL
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE PRIOR TO
ENROLLING IN CLASSES.
LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENTS (F-1 VISA ONLY): In order to
foster cultural exchange, the District encourages ethnic and
national diversity among the International students admitted. Due
to the District’s limited financial resources and space, and due to
the special educational needs of International students, the Ventura
County Community College District reserves the right to limit the
number of F-1 International students admitted each year.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
WITH AN F-1 STUDENT VISA:
1. Submit a completed Application for Admission and declare
an educational objective. Include required application
processing fee. See Fees.
2. Provide evidence of adequate proficiency in the use of the
English language. Where English was not the language in
which their education was acquired, students are required to
complete the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
and achieve a score of at least 450 or produce documentation
of equivalent English proficiency. Application deadlines for
International Students:
• Fall Semester, June 15
• Spring Semester, November 15
• Summer Semester, April 15
For information on the TOEFL, write: Educational Testing
Service, P.O. Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540.
3. Submit a confidential statement of finance that verifies financial
capability for the costs of attending one of the colleges of the
district, or affidavits guaranteeing financial support from
responsible resident citizens of the United States.
4. Before registration is validated, foreign students must pay
the entire nonresident tuition fee and the enrollment fees for
the semester.
5. It is expected that applicants will have completed secondary
school with a satisfactory academic record. Students must
provide certified translated transcripts from secondary schools
and colleges previously attended.
6. Submit a health statement by a licensed American physician
that verifies general good health and freedom from
communicable disease.
7. Provide proof of major medical insurance coverage. If needed,
the College can provide information on policies available.
PERMISSION TO WORK: (F-1 visa only) According to
immigration policy, International students may work 20 hours a
week, on-campus only, during their first nine months of study.
After the first nine months of study, foreign students may request
permission to work off-campus. Contact the International Students
Office for information, (805) 654-6313.
Fees:
ENROLLMENT FEES ARE SET BY THE STATE, ARE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND MAY BE RETROACTIVE.
ALL OTHER FEES ARE SET BY THE VENTURA COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY BOARD ACTION.
Enrollment Fee: ......................................... $26.00 per unit
13.00 per 1/2 unit
6.50 per 1/4 unit
Health Fee (see details) ............................ $15.00 Fall/Spring
12.00 summer
Nonresident Tuition:
Non-California residents and
International students ......................... $169.00 per unit
International students surcharge ................ 14.00 per unit
International student application
process fee............................................... 50.00
Materials Fees............. As required, see Schedule of Classes
Remote nonrefundable online
registration fee .......................................... 3.00 per sem
(Applies to WebSTAR registration)
Student Center Fee ....................................... 1.00 per unit
(maximum of $10 a fiscal year)
Audit Fee (non-refundable):
Students enrolled in 10 or more
credit units. ................................................... no charge
Students enrolled in fewer than 10
credit units. ............................................... 15.00 per unit
Note: auditing students also pay the health fee.
ASB card (optional) ...................................... 6.00 per sem
Note: year ends last day of summer session. 10.00 per year
Students who owe outstanding fees may not register until
their fees are paid and cleared from the computer.
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Fees / Obligations / Holds
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California residents must pay the
mandated enrollment fee. California residents meeting certain
criteria may be eligible for a Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
(BOGW) or other financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office,
(805) 654-6369.
NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Non-California residents must
pay nonresident tuition, plus the enrollment fee, health fee, student
center fee, and applicable material fees. You are a nonresident if
you have lived in California for less than one year and one day prior
to the first day of the semester, or you are unable to present
sufficient documentation to prove that you have established
California residency. See the College Catalog for residency
information on page 14.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: International students must pay
enrollment fees, the health fee, nonresident tuition, a student
surcharge unless they meet one of the following exemptions as
listed pursuant to Ed Code 76141 and 76142:
• Student must demonstrate economic hardship.
• Student must be a victim of persecution in the country
in which the student is a resident;
and an application processing fee of $50 which covers the cost
of federally-mandated documentation.
Nonpayment of Fees
All fees are due and payable immediately. Students who do not
pay their fees in a timely manner may have one or both of the
following actions taken: Be dropped from their classes and required
to re-enroll and/or have a financial hold placed against their
records, which, until paid will prevent all enrollment, drops, and
withdrawals, prohibit access to transcripts, grades, and limit
access to certain campus services. Students who drop classes
after the refund deadline are held responsible for all fees owed.
See the Registration Calendar for the last day to drop with a refund
or credit.
Health Fees
This fee enables us to provide you with a variety of health
care services. In accordance with the California Education
Code and Board policy, students are required to pay a health
fee, regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of the
exemptions listed:
• any student who depends exclusively on prayer for healing
in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious
sect, denomination, or organization. Documentary evidence
of such an affiliation is required.
• students attending college under approved apprenticeship
training program, Ed Code 76355.
Student Center Fee
Students of Ventura College enacted a Student Center fee of
$1.00 per unit, up to a maximum of $10.00 per student per
fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), for the purpose of financing,
constructing, expanding, remodeling, refurbishing and
operating a Student Center. The money collected may only be
used for this purpose. The fee shall not apply to: a student
enrolled in noncredit courses; a student who is a recipient of
benefits under Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
program; a student on the Supplemental Security Income/State
Supplementary Program (SSI/SSP); or a student on a General
Assistance Program.
Transcript Fee
A student may receive two transcripts free of charge. A
$3.00 fee will be charged for each additional transcript, and a
$5.00 fee per transcript will be charged for rush processing.
Normal processing is a minimum of two weeks, and may be
longer at the end of the semester. Rush processing is
immediate for in-person service or two working days for mailed
requests. Transcripts must be requested by the student in
writing. See “Obtaining your VC Transcript” in this Catalog for
more information (page 17) or online at
www.venturacollege.edu.
Refund Policy
Students must drop classes by the credit refund deadline as
stated in the Registration Calendar to qualify for a credit or
refund of tuition and/or fees. AFTER class(es) have been
dropped, application for a refund may be made through the
Student Business Office. Credits will NOT be authorized for
drops or withdrawals occurring after the deadline date.
Enrollment fee refunds are subject, once a semester, to the
withholding of a $10 Administrative Fee. To qualify for a refund
of parking fees, you must return the original parking permit to
the Student Business Office by the deadline.
Refund Policy on Tuition and Surcharge
(Nonresident / International Students)
Application for refunds must be made to the Student Business
Office after the class has been dropped. Refund checks will be
mailed by the VCCCD District Office after the application is
received and processed at the Student Business Office. The
following schedule of refunds will be in effect for nonresident
students who withdraw from college:
Full-semester Length Classes
In first and second week 100% tuition
In third and fourth week 50% tuition
Short-term Classes and Summer Session
Withdraw within 10% of class sessions 100% tuition
Withdraw within 20% of class sessions 50% tuition
No refunds are authorized for drops or withdrawals after the
fourth week of a full-term class or 20% of short-term classes.
Nonmandatory Fees
Nonmandatory fees are the same for day and evening
students. Fees are paid at the Student Business Office.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS POLICY: Each college of the
Ventura County Community College District may require
students enrolled in credit or noncredit courses and
programs to purchase certain instructional and other
materials including, but not limited to, textbooks, tools,
equipment and clothing if:
a) the instructional and other materials are used in the
production of an “end product’’ that has continuing
value to the student outside of the classroom setting, or
b) the instructional and other materials required for the
class have a continuing value to the students outside of
the classroom setting.
Instructional and other materials may be obtained by direct
purchase from the Bookstore. Students may also purchase
instructional and other materials from any other available
source.
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Every effort will be made to identify in the Schedule of
Classes those courses which may require material fees.
A list of all instructional and other materials required in a
course will be made available for students no later than the
first class meeting each term. The list also will be available in
the Division Office and the Bookstore.
Fees charged by the College are subject to change at the
discretion of the Governing Board.
STUDENT BODY (ASB) CARD: $6 per semester, $10 for the
school year, ending at the completion of the Summer session.
Purchase of an ASB card entitles students to free admission to
home athletic events, and reduced rates to dramas, plays, 10%
discount on used books and supplies from the College
Bookstore, eligibility for college and ASB emergency loans,
various associated student-sponsored events, discounts from
local merchants and the right to run for an office on the
Associated Students Board.
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES: By state law, the College is
prohibited from furnishing free textbooks or supplies to
students. These items may be purchased in the College
Bookstore. Save Your Receipts! No Refunds After Late
Registration!
STUDENT PARKING FEE: Students may park their vehicles
off-campus and in the lot at the west end of the campus by the
Child Development Center without paying a parking fee.
Disabled drivers with a medical verification of disability, or with
a vehicle which displays a disabled person’s plate or a placard
issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required to
register with the Educational Assistance Center for an on-
campus special parking permit. Disabled drivers are subject to
the same parking fees as nondisabled drivers. All students
parking a vehicle on the campus anywhere but the lot
referenced above or the timed slots must pay the parking fee
listed below, regardless of the number of units for which they
are enrolled.
Parking fees are subject to change at the discretion
of the Governing Board.
Automobile:
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $40 / $19
BOGW students:
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $20 / $20
Motorcycle:
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $28 / $12
Additional permit, same household
must present car registration:
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $8 / $7
Replacement permit, requires return of original permit
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $7 / $5
Single Day ................................................................ $1
To encourage ridesharing and carpooling, for a student who
certifies that he/she regularly has two or more passengers
commuting to the College with him/her in the vehicle parked at the
College, the fee shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($30) per
semester and ten dollars ($10) for Summer session.
Students who receive financial assistance pursuant to any of
the programs described in subsection (g) of Education Code
Section 72252 shall be exempt from parking fees in excess of
twenty dollars ($20) per semester for one vehicle.
A parking permit is required in all paved lots on campus.
CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT A VALID
PERMIT.
Ventura College assumes no responsibility for damage to any
motor vehicle, theft of its contents, or injury to persons within it,
while it is parked or operated on or about the campus. The campus
is posted with special parking restrictions in effect and campus
traffic and parking regulations are published in the appendices.
These provisions are strictly enforced by the campus police
department.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
www.venturacollege.edu/calendars
Ventura College offers two semesters of instruction, Fall and
Spring, plus a Summer intersession. Within each semester, we
offer short-term courses of varying lengths, which are identified
in the semester Schedule of Classes. We also offer a variety of
distance-learning classes, which we similarly set out in each
semester’s Schedule of Classes. The Schedule of Classes may be
accessed online or in print, in English or in Spanish. Please note
that the add/drop deadlines set out here apply only to full-semester
classes. For deadlines applicable to short-term classes, contact
the Admissions and Records Office at (805) 654-7457, or go
online to www.venturacollege.edu/deadlines, click on the
Searchable Schedule of Classes and click on the CRN # of the
specific class for which you need the deadline information.
Fall Semester
August 21 - December 20, 2006
August 19-20 ........ First day of semester-length traditional
Saturday and Sunday classes.
August 21.............. First day of semester-length traditional classes.
First day of late registration.
September 1 ......... Last day to add semester-length classes.
Last day to drop a class and qualify for
enrollment fee, health, and parking refunds.
Last day account credited if dropping classes.
No refunds or credits after this date for
semester-length classes.
September 2-3 ...... No Saturday/Sunday classes.
September 4 ......... Labor Day – Legal Holiday – No classes.
September 15 ....... Last day to drop semester-length classes
without a transcript entry.
September 22 ....... Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for
semester-length classes.
November 9 .......... Last day to apply for Fall 2006 Associate
Degree or Certificate of Achievement.
November 10 ........ Veteran’s Day – Legal Holiday – No classes.
November 11-12... Saturday/Sunday classes will be held.
November 22 ........ Last day to drop semester-length classes with
a “W.”
November 23-26... Thanksgiving break – No classes.
December 14-20... Final exam week for Fall 2006.
Spring Semester
January 8 - May 16, 2007
January 8 .............. First day of semester-length traditional classes.
First day of late registration.
January 13-14 ...... First day of semester-length traditional
Saturday and Sunday classes.
January 15 ............ Martin Luther King Holiday – Legal Holiday –
No classes.
January 19 ............ Last day to add semester-length classes.
Last day to drop a class and qualify for
enrollment fee, health, and parking refunds.
Last day account credited if dropping classes.
No refunds or credits after this date for
semester-length classes.
February 2 ............. Last day to drop semester-length classes
without a transcript entry.
February 9 ............. Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for
semester-length classes.
February 16-19 ..... President’s Day weekend – No classes.
March 30............... No classes. Staff Flex Day.
March 31-April 1 .. Saturday/Sunday classes will be held.
April 2-8 ................ Spring Break. No classes.
April 10 ................. Last day to apply for Spring 2007 Associate
Degree or Certificate of Achievement.
April 20 ................. Last day to drop semester-length classes
with a “W.”
May 10-16 ............ Final Exam week for Spring 2007.
May 16 .................. Graduation.
VC Counselors on Transfer Day, Fall 2006
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Courses Open to Enrollment
Each course offered by the Ventura County Community College
District and its colleges is open to enrollment and participation by
any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets
the prerequisites to the class or program, unless specifically
exempted by statute.
Attendance and Absence
All students admitted to Ventura College are expected to attend
regularly. Continuity of attendance is necessary to both individual
and group progress in any class. Financial support of the College
is dependent upon student attendance. Absence for any reason
does not relieve the student from the responsibility of completing
all requirements of the class.
For a returning absentee, the College does not designate an
absence as "excused" or "not excused." It takes the position that,
since regular attendance is the student's responsibility, the instructor
may evaluate the absence in terms of class requirements and take
whatever reasonable action he or she deems necessary.
For credit students, when absence from a class exceeds in
number 1/9th of the total class contact hours for the session, the
instructor may recommend to the Registrar that such student be
dropped from the class and a grade recorded in accordance with
the withdrawal from class policy as stated in this Catalog. Classes
missed because of late registration are counted toward the number
of absences.
Students may be suspended or dropped from a class at any time
when absences result in missing necessary safety instruction
when such instruction is routinely given. When possible, students
will be given a warning and/or an opportunity to make up missed
instruction. Exclusions of this sort will be made by instructors
acting in consultation with their Division Deans.
Failure of a student to appear at the first regular meeting of a
class may result in exclusion, if the class has reached its assigned
enrollment limit and other eligible students are present and are
seeking admission to the class.
The student may petition for reinstatement when just cause for
the absences exists. Such petitions must be presented in writing
to the Admissions and Records Office for administrative review.
Units of Credit
The Carnegie unit formula applies to all credit courses offered
by the college, whether degree applicable or not applicable to the
associate degree.
"One credit hour of community college work is approximately
three hours of recitation, study, or laboratory work per week
throughout a term of 16 weeks."
Ventura College bases its semester unit on one lecture class
period of 50 minutes each week of a minimum 16-week semester.
For practical purposes, the following terms are synonymous: unit,
semester unit, semester hours, credit, credit hour.
For purposes of sections dealing with standards for probation
and dismissal, all units attempted means all units of credit for
which the student was enrolled in any college or university,
regardless of whether the student completed the courses or
received any credit or grade.
Educational Work Load
A student's educational work load generally consists of fifteen
(15) units of work per semester in order to make normal progress
towards the AA/AS degree and/or transfer requirements. Students
who want to take an overload of more than 19.5 units in a regular
semester or more than 9 units in a summer session must have a
counselor's approval.
Ventura College observes the following guidelines in reviewing
a request for an academic overload: A student may petition for
additional units (over 19.5 or over 9 for summer term) if he or she
has a high school GPA of 3.6 or has completed twelve (12) college
units with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The petition for this purpose,
Additional Units for Academic Overload, is available in the
Counseling Office.
The College strongly recommends that students who work part-
time or engage in extracurricular activities (social and athletic)
follow these proportions in distributing their hourly time per week:
Academic Units Recommended Time Maximum Time
Class/Study Work/Activities
15-18 30-36 0-8
12-15 24-30 8-15
9-12 18-24 15-20
6-9 12-18 20-30
3-6 6-12 30-40
Academic Record Symbols
The quality of a student's work is indicated by grade points.
Grades from a grading scale shall be averaged on the basic of the
point equivalence to determine a student's grade point average.
The highest grade shall receive four points, and the lowest grade
shall receive no point, using the following evaluative symbols:
A -Excellent 4 grade points per unit
B -Good 3 grade points per unit
C -Satisfactory 2 grade points per unit
D -Passing,
less than satisfactory 1 grade point per unit
F -Failing 0 grade point per unit
CR -Credit (satisfactory) 0 grade point (unit credit
granted)
CRE -Credit by exam
(satisfactory) 0 grade point (unit credit
granted)
NC -No credit (less than
satisfactory, or failing) 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
Student mark other than grade (nonevaluative symbols):
I -Incomplete 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
IP -In progress 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
RD -Report delayed 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
W -Withdrawal 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
MW -Military Withdrawal 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
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Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis are disregarded in
calculating the grade point average. However, units earned on a
credit basis shall be counted toward satisfaction of curriculum
requirements. CR and CRE are used to denote "passed with credit"
when no letter grade is given, for work of such quality as to warrant
a letter grade of C or better. NC is used to denote "no credit" when
no letter grade is given. See credit/no credit options section.
Nonevaluative Symbols
INCOMPLETE: Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable,
emergency and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may result
in an "I" symbol being entered in the student's record. The
condition for removal of the "I" shall be stated by the instructor in
a written record. This record shall contain the conditions for
removal of the "I" and the grade assigned in lieu of its removal. This
record must be given to the student with a copy on file with the
Office of the Registrar until the "I" is made up or the time limit has
passed.
A final grade shall be assigned when the work stipulated has
been completed and evaluated, or when the time limit for completing
the work has passed. The "I" may be made up no later than one year
following the end of the term in which it was assigned.
The "I" symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempted
nor for grade points. Units of "I" shall not be counted to determine
eligibility for athletics. Units of "I" may also effect the student's
status for financial aid and other programs.
A districtwide process shall be provided whereby a student may
petition for a time extension due to unusual circumstances. The
student should be aware that other colleges or universities may
have policies relating to the evaluation of incompletes on transfer
student transcripts which could have an adverse effect on the
student's academic status.
IN PROGRESS: The IP symbol shall be used only in those
courses which extend beyond the normal end of an academic
term. It indicates that work is in-progress, but that the assignment
of a substantive grade must await its completion. The IP symbol
shall remain on the student's permanent record in order to satisfy
enrollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative grade and
unit credit shall be assigned and appear on the student's record for
the term in which the required work of the course is completed.
The IP shall not be used in calculating grade point averages. If a
student enrolled in an open-entry, open-exit course is assigned an
IP at the end of an attendance period and does not re-enroll in that
course during the subsequent attendance period, the appropriate
faculty will assign an evaluative symbol (grade) in accordance
with the academic record symbols to be recorded on the student's
permanent record for the course.
REPORT DELAYED: The RD symbol may be assigned by the
Registrar only. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a
permanent symbol as soon as possible. RD shall not be used in
calculating grade point averages.
WITHDRAWAL: A student may withdraw from a class through
the last day of the first seventy-five percent (75%) of a class (see
Calendar in Schedule of Classes). The academic record of a
student who remains in a class beyond this time limit must reflect
a grade other than a W. No notation (W or other) shall be made on
the academic record of a student who withdraws during the first
four weeks or thirty percent (30%) of a term, whichever is less.
Withdrawal between the end of the fourth week and the last day of
the fourteenth week of instruction for full-semester classes or
through seventy-five percent (75%) of a class less than a semester
in length shall be recorded as W on the student's record.
MILITARY WITHDRAWAL: This option is intended to
accommodate students who are recalled to active military duty at
any time during a semester. A student may petition for military
withdrawal by submitting a written request and copy of military
orders to the Admissions and Records Office. Military withdrawal
will result in a W notation on the transcript unless the drop occurs
within the first 30% of class meetings. The notation will not be
counted in evaluation of satisfactory progress for purposes of
determining academic standing, probation or dismissal.
Scholastic Standing and Achievement
Scholastic standing is based on a student's work measured
quantitatively in semester units and qualitatively in letter grades.
This relationship is expressed as a numerical grade point average.
To illustrate the calculation of a grade point average, a student
who earns a grade of A in three units, B in three units, C in three
units, D in three units, F in two units, and CR in two units, would
have a grade point average of 2.14. The computation is shown
below.
3 units A x 4 = 12 grade points
3 units B x 3 = 9 grade points
3 units C x 2 = 6 grade points
3 units D x 1 = 3 grade points
2 units F x 0 = 0 grade point
2 units CR x 0 = 0 grade point
14 graded units 30 grade points
(+ 2 CR)
30 ÷ 14 = 2.14 grade point average
In calculating a student's degree applicable grade point average,
grades earned in nondegree courses shall not be included.
Credit/No Credit Grade Options
Colleges of the Ventura County Community College District may
offer courses in two credit/no credit (CR/NC) grading options: (1)
Courses which are offered on a credit/no credit basis only; and (2)
Courses in which students may elect the credit/no credit option.
The first category includes those courses as specified in the
Announcement of Courses section of this Catalog in which all
students are evaluated on a credit/no credit (CR/NC) basis. This
CR/NC grading option shall be used to the exclusion of all other
grades in courses for which there is a single satisfactory standard
of performance and for which unit credit is assigned. Credit shall
be assigned for meeting that standard; no credit for failure to do
so.
The second category of credit/no credit options is comprised of
courses designated by the College, wherein each student may
elect by no later than the end of the first thirty percent (30%) of the
term or length of the class whether the basis of evaluation is to be
credit/no credit or a letter grade.
Once the thirty percent (30%) deadline has passed, the request
cannot be withdrawn and the student becomes ineligible to petition
for a grade change. It is the student's responsibility to notify the
instructor of his or her intent to be graded on a credit/no credit
basis and to file the appropriate form, otherwise a letter grade will
be assigned. The form for this purpose, Request for Credit/No
Credit, is available in the Admissions and Records Office.
All units earned on a credit/no credit basis in accredited
California institutions of higher education or equivalent out-ofstate
institutions shall be counted in satisfaction of community
college curriculum requirements.
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A student may apply a maximum of twenty (20) units of credit
earned under the credit/no credit option to an A.A. or A.S. degree
or certificate of achievement. Exceptions to this unit limitation will
be granted only to students enrolled in the designated occupational
programs specified in the credit by examination policy of this
Catalog. Credit (CR) is used to denote "passed with credit" when
no letter grade is given. Credit is assigned for work of such quality
as to warrant a letter grade of C or better.
Units earned on a credit/no credit basis shall not be used to
calculate grade point averages. However, units attempted for
which NC is recorded shall be considered in probation and
dismissal policies.
Other options for course credit are specified in the Advanced
Placement Credit policy and in the Credit by Examination policy of
this Catalog.
Students should be aware that other colleges and universities
may restrict the acceptance of courses taken on a credit/no credit
basis, especially for satisfaction of major requirements.
Remedial Course Limit
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District
(VCCCD) offer courses which are defined as remedial: "remedial
coursework" refers to pre-collegiate basic skills courses in reading,
writing, computation, learning skills, study skills and English as a
Second Language which are designated by the college district as
not applicable to the Associate Degree.
Students enrolled in remedial courses will receive unit credit
and will be awarded an academic record symbol on transcripts as
defined under other academic policies. However, the units earned
in these remedial courses do not apply toward certificates of
achievement or associate degrees.
No students shall receive more than 30 semester units of credit
for remedial coursework. This limitation of 30 units applies to all
remedial coursework completed at any of the campuses of the
college district (Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura Colleges). It does
not apply to remedial coursework completed at colleges outside
the District. Students transferring from other educational institutions
outside VCCCD shall be permitted to begin with a "clean slate" with
regard to the remedial limitation. The 30-unit limit applies to all
remedial coursework attempted; however, in the event that some
of these 30 units are substandard and a student successfully
repeats one or more courses in which substandard grades were
earned, then the 30-unit limit would be modified by the application
of the Course Repetition Policy.
Students who exhaust the unit limitation shall be referred to
appropriate adult non-credit educational services provided by
adult schools or other appropriate local providers with which the
colleges have an established referral agreement. Such a student
may, upon successful completion of appropriate "remedial
coursework" or upon demonstration of skills levels which will
reasonably assure success in college-level courses, request
reinstatement to proceed with college-level coursework. Procedures
relating to dismissal and reinstatement are specified in the College
Catalog under policies governing Probation, Dismissal and
Readmission. The petition for this purpose, Petition for Continued
Enrollment or Readmission, is available in the Counseling Office.
The following students are exempted from the limitation on
remedial coursework: students enrolled in one or more courses of
English as a Second Language (to include ENGL V07, V08A,
V08B); and/or students identified by one of the colleges as having
a disability.
Any student who shows significant, measurable progress toward
the development of skills appropriate to his or her enrollment in
college-level courses may qualify for a waiver of the unit limitation.
Petitions for waiver can only be given for specified periods of time
or for a specified number of units. The petition for this purpose,
the Student Educational Plan, is available in the Counseling Office.
The Office of Student Learning shall maintain a list for each
academic year of remedial courses limited by this policy. The
following courses are defined as remedial under the definition
limiting units: ENGL V03, V04A, V04B; IDS V11, V12; MATH V09,
V10; SS V01, V02.
Students should be aware that this policy applies to all students
enrolled in remedial coursework. However, students receiving
financial aid have more restrictive limitations imposed upon them
by the federal government. The federal rules specify a limitation
of one year regardless of units, do not exempt learning skills, and
do not provide for a waiver.
Final Examinations
Final examinations are given at the end of each semester.
Students are required to take examinations for the classes in
which they are enrolled. No examinations are administered prior
to the regular schedule for examinations. Exceptions to this rule
in emergency situations will require the approval of the instructor
of record and the Division Dean. All student requests for
examinations to be administered at a later date must be filed on
the proper petition form in the Admissions and Records Office.
Petitions for late examinations will not be considered if the student
leaves prior to the last three weeks of the semester.
Probation, Dismissal and Readmission
Probation, dismissal, and readmission policies and procedures
are designed to assist students in making progress toward realistic
academic, career, and personal goals.
Students applying for Veteran's educational benefits should
refer to the Veteran's section in this Catalog (page 33) for
information on unsatisfactory progress and eligibility to collect
educational benefits, and see below.
STANDARDS FOR PROBATION: A student who has attempted
at least twelve (12) semester units as shown by the official
academic record shall be placed on academic probation if the
student has earned a grade point average below 2.0 in all units
which were graded on the basis of the grading scale established
by the Ventura County Community College District.
A student who has enrolled in a total of at least twelve (12)
semester units as shown by the official academic record shall be
placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units in
which the student has enrolled and for which entries of W, I, and
NC are recorded reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%).
NOTE: probationary status is computed using courses taken
since Fall 1981. Courses taken prior to Fall 1981 are not in the
computer data file and may not be included in the calculation of
probation. This may alter your probationary status.
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS CLAIMING VETERANS BENEFITS–
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS: For the purpose of certification
for educational benefits, academic probation is defined as the
failure to complete a minimum of 50% of the total units attempted,
and/or to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Unsatisfactory progress occurs when a veteran has been placed
on academic probation for two consecutive semesters.
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Unsatisfactory progress must be reported to the Veteran's
Administration, and the veteran may not be certified for future
educational benefits. Any veteran placed on unsatisfactory progress
must consult the campus Veteran's Office and receive academic
counseling before educational benefits can be reinstated.
A student transferring to a college of the Ventura County
Community College District from another college is subject to the
same probation and dismissal policies as students of this college
district.
NOTIFICATION OF PROBATION: Each college in this district
shall notify a student who is placed on probation at or near the
beginning of the semester in which it will take effect but, in any
case, no later than the start of the Fall semester. The student grade
report, provided for each enrolled student at the end of each term,
specifies the student status for both academic and progress
categories as either "good standing" or "probation." A student
placed on probation is, as a condition of continuing enrollment, to
receive individual counseling, including the regulation of his or her
academic program. Each student shall also receive any other
support services available to help the student overcome any
academic difficulties.
REMOVAL FROM PROBATION: A student on academic probation
for a grade point deficiency shall be removed from probation when
the student's cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher.
A student on progress probation because of an excess of units
for which entries of W, I, and NC are recorded shall be removed
from probation when the percentage of units in this category drops
below fifty percent (50%),
STANDARDS FOR DISMISSAL: A student who is on academic
probation shall be dismissed if the student earned a cumulative
grade point average of less than 1.75 in all units attempted in each
of three consecutive semesters.
A student who has been placed on progress probation shall be
subject to dismissal if the percentage of units in which the student
has been enrolled and for which entries of W, I, and NC are
recorded in at least three consecutive semesters reaches or
exceeds fifty percent (50%).
NOTIFICATION OF DISMISSAL: Each college in the Ventura
County Community College District shall notify a student who is
dismissed at or near the beginning of the semester in which it will
take effect but, in any case, no later than the start of the Fall
semester. A student who is dismissed has the right of appeal. An
exception to academic dismissal may be made only in the event
of extreme and unusual medical and/or legal circumstances that
can be supported by evidence provided by the student, or in the
event of improved scholarship. The petition for this purpose,
Petition for Continued Enrollment or Readmission, is available in
the Counseling Office.
CONTINUED ENROLLMENT OR READMISSION: A student
applying for continued enrollment or readmission must submit a
petition to explain what circumstances or conditions would justify
continued enrollment or readmission. A student applying for
readmission shall not be reinstated until a minimum of one
semester has elapsed after academic dismissal. A student who is
petitioning shall receive counseling to assess his or her academic
and career goals and must have counselor approval of his or her
educational program prior to registration. The petition for this
purpose, Petition for Continued Enrollment or Readmission, is
available in the Counseling Office.
Academic Honesty
Ventura College believes that honesty is vital to the integrity of
our College programs, our courses, within our entire college
community, and especially in the classroom. Our definition of
academic honesty is included in our college policies and standards
and informs our students of the expectations the College promotes
and information on student’s rights when violations occur.
Academic dishonesty (such as cheating) is defined as an act of
obtaining or attempting to present academic work through fraudulent
or deceptive means in order to obtain credit for this work. This
dishonesty and/or cheating by whatever means, including
electronic, is defined as, but is not limited to:
• Submitting work previously presented in another courses
• Copying in whole or in part from another student’s test or
paper
• Using sources or material not authorized by the instructor
• Altering or interfering with grading policies
• Sitting in for an exam for another student or by another
students
• Plagiarizing work, such as copying sentences, phrases, or
passages without citing the source, while writing a paper
or doing research and submitting this work as his/her own
• Sharing your paper information during an exam, test, or
quiz.
Instructors have the responsibility and authority for dealing with
any cheating or plagiarism which may occur in their classes. It is
the policy of the Ventura County Community College District that
an instructor may dismiss a student involved in such dishonest
behavior from class with a grade of “F.” In additional, the faculty
member may direct the matter to the appropriate Dean for further
disciplinary action. Proof of cheating may lead to suspension, and
the student or students are provided with due process that
includes formal grievance procedures.
Additional Information on Ventura College Web site
For additional information on Academic Honesty, please see the
Ventura College Web site at:
www.venturacollege.edu/honesty/
Grade Changes
In any course of instruction in a college in the Ventura County
Community College District for which grades are awarded, the
instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded
each student in accordance with the grading system dealing with
academic record symbols and scholastic standing and achievement.
The determination of the student's grade by the instructor shall
be final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith or incompetency.
Procedures for the correction of a grade given in error shall
include expunging the incorrect grade from the record.
Grade change petitions must be initiated by the instructor of
record. Students wishing to dispute a grade should first contact
the instructor.
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Auditing
Auditing allows a student to attend a class without taking
exams, receiving a grade or earning unit credit. Students enrolled
in ten units or more may, with instructor consent, be allowed to
audit one class per term without a fee. Students enrolled in less
than ten units may, with instructor consent, audit one class per
term with an audit fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per unit per
semester. Audit students must also pay the health fee. Audit fees
are nonrefundable. All fees are subject to change.
Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students desiring
to take the courses for credit toward a certificate, degree or
transfer certification. Therefore, students applying to audit may
submit the completed audit petition only during the last two days
of program adjustment as specified in the calendar of every
semesters’ Schedule of Classes.
Laboratory classes are not normally available for audit. Students
auditing a course shall not be permitted to change their enrollment
in that course to receive credit for the course.
Students auditing a course are not permitted to take exams in
class, nor are they permitted to challenge the course by exam at
a later date. Instructors are under no obligation to grade assignments
of students auditing a course. Attendance requirements for students
auditing courses are the same for all other students as stated in
this Catalog.
The petition form to audit a class is available in the Admissions
and Records Office.
Withdrawal from Class
It is a student's responsibility to initiate a withdrawal when the
withdrawal is desired by the student. Students or instructors may
initiate a withdrawal through the end of the first thirty percent
(30%) of a class. This action results in no record of dropped
classes on students' academic records (grade card or transcript).
Students or instructors may initiate a withdrawal between the
end of the first thirty percent (30%) and the last day of the first
seventy-five percent (75%) of a class (see Calendar in Schedule
of Classes). This action shall be recorded as a W on the student's
academic records. The W shall not be used in calculating grade
point averages, but excessive Ws shall be used as factors in
determining academic standing, probation, and dismissal.
The academic record of a student who remains in a class
beyond the 75% point must reflect a grading symbol other than W.
Withdrawal from a class may be authorized after the designated
time limit by petition only in extenuating circumstances of verified
cases of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances beyond the
control of the student. Approved petitions shall result in a W
recorded on students' academic records. The petition for this
purpose, Petition to Change Grade to Withdrawal, is available in
the Admissions and Records Office. A graded course that is used
to satisfy degree, certificate or transfer requirements will not be
changed to a W.
Withdrawal from College
It is the student's responsibility to formally withdraw from all
classes, if he or she withdraws from college. A student who
withdraws after the end of the first thirty percent (30%) of a class
shall have an entry made on his or her permanent record in
accordance with the regulations specified in the withdrawal from
class policy.
Official withdrawals must be processed at the Admissions and
Records Office.
Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition
Students may petition to have a portion of previous college
work disregarded in meeting academic requirements in the colleges
of the Ventura County Community College District. Academic
renewal is intended to facilitate the completion of requirements
necessary for an academic degree or certificate.
A student may petition, once only, to eliminate grade point
calculations and credits from selected portions of previous
substandard college work which is not reflective of the student's
present demonstrated ability and level of performance. Substandard
work is defined as coursework graded "D, F or NC." The student
may petition for academic renewal to disregard previous
substandard college work by selecting one of the following
options:
1. Disregard a maximum of fifteen (15) or fewer semester
units of any courses with less than a C or equivalent grade
taken during any one or two terms (maximum two terms),
not necessarily consecutively; or
2. Disregard all courses from two consecutive terms (one
Summer or intersession may be regarded as equivalent to
one semester at the student's discretion). Courses and
units taken at any institution may be disregarded.
Academic renewal may be granted only to a student who has
completed at least twelve (12) units in residence in the colleges
of the Ventura County Community College District; has submitted
transcripts of all college work; has waited two years since the
coursework to be disregarded was completed; and has
subsequently completed at least thirty (30) semester units with a
minimum 2.4 grade point average.
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District
will honor similar actions by other accredited colleges and
universities in determining grade point averages and credits. The
petition for this purpose, Petition for Academic Renewal, is
available in the Counseling Office. Upon approval of the Petition
for Academic Renewal, the student's permanent record shall be
annotated in such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring
a true and complete academic history.
The student should be aware that other colleges and universities
may have different policies concerning academic renewal and
may not honor this policy.
Course Repetition
A course in which a grade of C or better has been earned may
not be repeated except as identified in the Catalog course description
or as stated below. Courses taken at any college in which a grade
of D, F, NC or other substandard grade has been earned may be
repeated one time for the purpose of improving a recorded grade.
A course taken at another institution in which a substandard grade
was earned may be repeated one time at the colleges of the
Ventura County Community College District, subject to this policy.
In order to identify acceptable equivalencies, course comparability
shall be determined chiefly by content, as defined in the catalog
course description, and not by course title or units.
Upon completion of the repeated course, the previous grade
earned shall be omitted from the computation of the cumulative
grade point average. The permanent record shall be annotated in
such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and
complete academic history. The petition for this purpose, Petition
to Repeat a Course with a Substandard Grade, is available in the
Admissions and Records Office.
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Under special circumstances, students may petition to repeat a
course once only in which a nonsubstandard or satisfactory grade
was received. These conditions require that the course was
successfully completed more than three years prior, is required as
part of the student's designated educational goal, and is in a
sequence of courses based on prerequisites. The grade earned in
the repeated course in this circumstance shall not be counted in
the computation of the cumulative grade point average. The grade
received in the earliest course will remain and be counted in all
calculations of grade point average, academic status and eligibility
for various programs. The permanent record shall be annotated in
such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and
complete academic history.
Another condition under these special circumstances permits
indefinite course repetition when it is necessary for a student to
meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of
continued paid or volunteer employment. The units and grade
earned each time the student repeats the course shall be included
in the computation of the cumulative grade point average and units
completed.
The petition for this purpose, Petition to Repeat a Course with
a Nonsubstandard (Satisfactory) Grade, is available in the
Counseling Office.
Students should understand that other colleges or universities
may not accept credit for work which represents a repetition of
high school work. In addition, there is no assurance that repeated
courses resulting in an improvement in grade will be accepted by
other colleges or universities.
Credit by Examination
Granting unit credit for a course by examination is based on the
principle that previous experience, training, or instruction is the
equivalent of a specific course taught by the College. If an
examination indicates that the student possesses adequate
equivalency and mastery of the subject, credit may be granted. All
courses shall be open to credit by examination unless specifically
exempted. Each division of the College shall determine the courses
for which credit by examination may be granted and the Office of
Student Learning shall maintain a current list of courses excluded
from this policy. For the purpose of this policy, a course shall
mean an organized area of instruction as described in the Ventura
College Catalog.
A student should be advised that the use of units given by credit
by exam to establish eligibility for athletics, financial aid, and
veterans benefits is subject to the rules and regulations of the
external agencies involved.
Exception to the above may be made when necessary to meet
provisions of California State law or the rules and regulations of
state agencies governing programs of the California community
colleges.
Credit by examination may be granted only to a student who is
currently enrolled in at least one credit course in the College; has
completed at least twelve (12) units in residence in the colleges
of the Ventura County Community College District; is not on
academic probation; has submitted transcripts of all previous
coursework; has not earned college credit in more advanced
subject matter; has not or is not enrolled in the subject course as
an auditor; and, has not received a grade (A, B, C, D, F, CR, CRE,
NC, or equivalent) in the course for which he or she is seeking
credit, by examination at this or any other educational institution.
A student seeking credit by examination will receive a CRE
(credit by exam) if he or she satisfactorily passes the examination;
no other grade will be recorded for credit by exam. Students who
are unsuccessful in an attempt to challenge a course by examination
will not receive an NC (no credit) and no record of the attempt for
credit by examination will appear on a student's transcript. However,
students may challenge a course only once. A student may
challenge no more than twelve (12) units or four (4) courses
toward an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement. The
amount of unit credit granted by examination to an individual shall
not count toward the minimum 12-unit requirement for residency.
Credit by examination may be granted in only one course in a
sequence of courses, as determined by prerequisites, and may not
be granted for a course which is a prerequisite to the one in which
the student is currently enrolled.
Exceptions to this policy are permitted for each college in those
occupational programs where curriculum makes this necessary.
The exceptions are as follows:
• The 12-unit residency requirement is suspended, permitting
students to petition for credit by examination prior to completion
of that requirement; when the residency requirement has been
met, the course(s) successfully challenged shall be added to
the student's record;
• Credit by examination may be granted for more than one
course in a sequence of required courses, when approved by
the administrator responsible for vocational programs.
The petition for this purpose, Petition for Credit by Examination,
is initiated in the Counseling Office. Approved petitions must be on
file with the administering instructor by Friday of the tenth week
of the semester. The examination is to be administered prior to the
last day of the final examination period.
Credit by examination (CRE) is assigned for work of such
quality as to warrant a letter grade of C or a better. Transcript
entries shall distinguish credits obtained by examination from
credits obtained as a result of regular course enrollment. The
student's academic record shall be clearly annotated to reflect that
credit was earned by examination. Students should be aware that
other colleges may not accept credit by examination for transfer
purposes.
Fashion Design & Merchandising student
displays her project, which won state-wide honors.
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Dean's List
Special recognition is accorded students who complete a
program of twelve or more units of letter-graded coursework with
a 3.50 grade point or higher during a semester. Credit/no credit
units are not considered in the twelve-unit requirement. These
students are placed on the Dean’s List and accorded appropriate
recognition, including a letter of commendation for academic
distinction.
Graduation with Honors
GRADUATION WITH HIGHEST HONORS
The highest honors designation is placed on the transcript and
diploma of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point
average (GPA) of 4.0. The highest honors graduate must have
completed at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County
Community College District of which 18 units or more must be
letter grades. All letter grades must be an A.
GRADUATION WITH HIGH HONORS
The high honors designation is placed on the transcript and
diploma of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point
average (GPA) 3.75. The high honors graduate must have completed
at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community
College District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades.
GRADUATION WITH HONORS
The honors designation is placed on the transcript and diploma
of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average
(GPA) of 3.5. The honors graduate must have completed at least
30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community College
District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
Students who do outstanding work in their departments may
receive special recognition by the faculty. Eligibility is determined
by inclusion in the honors categories listed above. Selection is
made by departmental faculty.
Board of Trustees Chair Mary Anne Rooney
and VC President Robin Calote lead the
2006 graduation Procession
Use of Listening or Recording Devices
State law in California prohibits the use by anyone in a classroom
of any electronic listening or recording device without prior
consent of the instructor and the College Administration. Any
student who has need to use electronic aids must secure the
consent of the instructor. If the instructor agrees to the request,
the notice of consent will be filed with the Office of Student
Learning.
Use of the Internet
PURPOSE OF THE INTERNET: The student Internet account is
to be used to support the instructional process of students who are
actively enrolled in a designated course. Noneducational,
recreational and commercial uses of the Internet are prohibited.
RULES FOR USING THE INTERNET: You are responsible for
ensuring that you use the Internet account in an effective, efficient,
ethical and lawful manner. To this end, please obey the following
rules:
1. Comply with the guidelines for acceptable use of networks
or services which you access through the Internet.
2. Do not attempt to gain access to resources for which you
have not been given authorization. Ventura College will not
assume financial responsibility for unauthorized Internet-
related expenditures.
3. Do not make any harassing or defamatory remarks using the
Internet.
4. Do not create a personal link to any Ventura College home
page, and do not represent Ventura College in any of your
own pages.
5. Do not install any software.
6. Do not use any unapproved software.
7. Do not violate any federal or state law, including copyright
laws.
8. Download data from the Internet onto your own data storage
disk—any data found on the hard drive will be deleted.
PRIVACY ON THE INTERNET: Please be aware that any electronic
mail is not private since your class will be sharing a mail box, and
that the College reserves the right to access any such information.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET:
Through the Internet, the College provides access to public and
private outside networks which furnish electronic mail, information
services, bulletin boards, conferences, etc. Please be advised that
the College does not assume responsibility for the contents of any
of these outside networks.
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Educational Assistance Center (EAC)
Disabled Students Programs and Services
The Educational Assistance Center (EAC) promotes the
educational and vocational potential of students with disabilities
by enhancing their total integration into mainstream college life.
Students with learning, visual, hearing, speech, mobility, and
psychological disabilities, as well as acquired brain injury and
other health impairments, are eligible to apply for the support
services or instruction needed to fully participate in the educational
process.
These special services include: one-stop early registration
assistance, assessment of learning problems, sign language
interpreters, notetaking, readers, transcribers, tutors, mobility
assistance, personal, disability related academic and vocational
counseling, handicapped parking, alternative testing, alternate
media, assistive computer technology and other assistive devices.
Instruction is available in job-seeking skills, adaptive P.E., learning
skills, and assistive computer technology. Classroom instructional
materials and college publications are available on request in
alternate formats. Job development and placement are available
through the Workability III program. (See Department of
Rehabilitation, page 38). For assistance, call (805) 654-6300.
Foreign Language Lab
The Language Lab is located in the 360 station Learning Center
computer lab on the first floor of the LRC building. The lab
contains various interactive programs to aide the foreign language
student in his/her language acquisition experience.
Internet Café
An Internet Café with Internet access and printing capability is
available at the East Campus in Santa Paula. Students may use the
stations to apply to the College and for financial aid, register for
classes, surf the Internet, do homework, access their e-mail and
do research. All usage must comply with the “Use of the Internet”
policy set forth on page 28 of this College Catalog.
Learning Center
The 350-station Learning Center computer lab functions both
as an open-access computer lab which students can use on a
drop-in basis for their college related work and as a lab for
classroom instruction for English, Reading, foreign language,
learning skills and nursing. PC’s are available with software for
Internet access, word processing, textbook related materials, and
specialized reading and writing programs.
The Center is located on the first floor of the new Library and
Learning Resources building. For more information, call (805)
654-6320. A Learning Center is also located at the East Campus
in Santa Paula and is open to all Ventura College students; call
(805) 525-7136 for directions and information.
Library
The Library's mission is promote learning through serving as a
resource for education, research, information, continuing education,
fulfilling intellectual curiosity and promoting student retention.
The Library functions as a resource laboratory for classes
developing term papers, preparing speeches, and completing
other classroom; and as a study area. A branch of the Library is
located at the East Campus in Santa Paula. All library services at
the main campus library, including book borrowing and return, are
available at the branch. The Library is located on the second floor
of the new Library and Learning Resource Center. The collection
consists of 71,777 volumes, 304 periodical titles, 309 microfilm
titles, and several online “full text” electronic databases.
The Library has several study areas including eight group study
rooms, quiet study areas, and a large ocean view reading room.
It also has public access catalog stations located throughout the
building library for research. Printing from computer workstations
and photocopies are also available in the library.
The Library also functions as a teaching facility as the librarians
instruct students and community patrons on the use of the Library
and its resources. The librarians offer orientation tours, a one-
unit, self-paced library course, and individual Internet and database
instruction.
Online Access: Students may log on to the library’s online
catalog and full text databases through the Internet at
www.venturacollege.net. Click on the Library button. Students
should first see a Librarian for instruction on how to use the
databases.
Textbook Library: The Library and Re-entry Center have
textbook libraries available to students who need access to
textbooks. The Library’s collection of textbooks can be used only
in the Library. The Re-entry Center will lend books to students for
the semester on a first come, first serve basis.
Children’s Library: The Library houses a children’s library
including 200 books, a special computer with educational software,
child-sized furniture and children’s art. The collection specializes
in books on topics that might not be found in a public library such
as divorce, moving, etc., with the idea that parents and teachers
can use them with children for educational purposes.
Contact Us: For more information, call (805) 654-6482 for the
main library and (805) 525-7136 for the East Campus branch.
Library Policies: The “Library Policy Manual” is available on
the Ventura College Web site: www.venturacollege.net.
Math Center
The Math Center is staffed by instructors and tutors, and serves
students in three capacities: (1) individualized instruction is
available for MATH V09 (Beginning Mathematics); (2) drop-in
tutoring is available for all math courses; (3) the Center provides
an environment for group study with the security of instructors
and tutors nearby, should the group need assistance. The Math
Center is located in SCI-225.
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Tutoring
The Tutoring Center provides free drop-in group and individual
tutorial sevices to students enrolled in Ventura College classes.
Tutors are Ventura College students who have been recommended
by their instructors to assist students with their classes or volunteers
from the community, many of whom are retired faculty.
Besides helping students with course content, tutors clarify
instructions for assignment, help brainstorm ideas for papers and
projects, and teach strategies for effective study and exam
preparation.
The Tutoring Center is located on the first floor of the Library and
Learning Resources Center. For more information, please call
(805) 648-8926. Tutoring is also available at the East Campus in
Santa Paula. All college students may use the Tutoring Centers at
either site. Please call (805) 525-7136 for more information at the
East Campus.
The B.E.A.C.H. provides state-of-art tools for students and the public.
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STUDENT SERVICES
Assessment / Testing
Ventura College has an open admissions policy and requires no
entrance examination. For enrollment in most English, reading
and/or math courses, participation in the assessment process is
strongly encouraged for students who have not satisfactorily
completed a prerequisite college course. Assessment testing is
for advisement purposes only, in order to assist students in
making appropriate course selections.
Please consult the testing schedules which appear in the
semester Schedule of Classes. Students who have earned prior
college credit ("C" or higher grade) for an English composition or
math course may be exempt from placement tests. Students must
provide a transcript of previously completed coursework prior to
enrollment. See the Schedule of Classes for additional exemption
criteria.
For meeting graduation competency requirements in English,
reading and/or math, please contact the Counseling Office. Testing
for ESL students is available through the Bilingual Services Office
and the East Campus in Santa Paula. Students with disabilities
may be tested through the Educational Assistance Center.
CalWORKs
Students participating in a CalWORKs (California Work
Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act) may be eligible for
subsidized child care, as well as book vouchers, transportation
assistance, early enrollment and CalWORKs workstudy jobs. For
more information, please contact the Ventura College CalWORKs
Office at (805) 648-9372 for more information.
Campus Police Services
Campus police officers, assisted by student police cadets, are
available to provide law enforcement and security services to the
campus community. Anyone observing or having knowledge of
possible criminal activity on or about the campus is asked to
promptly report the facts of the situation to the on-duty campus
police officer.
The Campus Police Office phone number is (805) 654-6486
(from campus phones dial 6486). You can also reach the campus
police office by dialing 642-7000.
For emergencies, dial 9-911 from College phones or 911 from
pay phones. This will put you in touch with the Ventura City Police
Department. Detailed guidance on matters concerning student
conduct and traffic regulations is provided in the appendices of
this Catalog.
Child Development Center
A Child Development Center is available on the Ventura College
campus to enable students who are parents of toddlers and
preschool children to continue their education by providing a
quality, developmentally appropriate program for their children,
ages 2 years through pre-K.
Children thrive in a safe, loving and enriching environment. We
believe that children learn by being actively involved in the
learning process through exploration, discovery, experimentation
and creativity.
Fees are charged for this service. A new waiting list for
enrollment at the Center begins as each semester's Schedule of
Classes arrives on campus. Please call (805) 648-8930 for
further information.
Counseling Services
Open days and evenings for counseling drop-in visits or
scheduled appointments. Our staff can assist you with academic,
career, or personal counseling. Counselors can provide a variety
of resources to help you achieve the greatest possible benefit from
your college experience.
Each counselor is a specialist in several academic areas, and
you may wish to see a counselor according to the major you
declare. The Counseling Office can be a valuable resource in
exploring the options or defining the requirements in a particular
field of study. However, you are free to select any counselor you
choose.
All counselors have the expertise to assist you with course
selection, educational planning, and questions concerning
requirements for majors, general education, graduation, or transfer
to a four-year college or university. A counselor can answer your
questions about a course or academic requirements, aid you in
exploring your career plans or life goals, or help you with personal
problems that may potentially affect your education. Counseling
Offices are located in the Student Services Center. Counseling is
also available at the East Campus in Santa Paula. Please call (805)
525-7136 for counseling hours at the East Campus. For the
College’s office of Bilingual Services, please call (805) 654-6484
or visit DP-2. Bilingual counseling is also available in the main
Counseling Office. Call 654-6448 for more information.
Educational Assistance Center
This is the Disabled Students Program and Services Office. EAC
offers a variety of services to students with disabilities, including
disability-related academic, personal and vocational counseling,
academic accommodations and special classes. Please see the
Instructional Support Services and Special Programs section or
call (805) 654-6300 for additional information.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
(EOPS)
EOPS provides programs and services over, above, and in
addition to the regular educational programs of the College and is
designed to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged
students to be successful in their educational program at Ventura
College.
ELIGIBILITY: Students must be eligible for a Board of Governor's
Fee Waiver (BOGW) A or B; be enrolled full time (12 units); have
completed less than 70 units of degree-applicable credit; and be
determined to be educationally disadvantaged.
SERVICES:
..OUTREACH, ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION SERVICES:
Entry services to identify EOPS eligible students and facilitate their
enrollment in the College will be provided by special outreach, an
active recruitment program, special college orientation, and early
registration assistance for priority enrollment.
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..ASSESSMENTS: EOPS eligible students are assessed in reading,
comprehension, vocabulary, writing, computations, study skills,
and academic skill deficiencies.
..COUNSELING AND ADVISEMENT: Specialized counseling is
provided to all EOPS students. Personalized academic/personal
counseling and the development of a student educational plan is
provided to all EOPS students through the EOPS certificated
counselors. EOPS counselors meet regularly with EOPS students.
..SPECIAL SERVICES: A multi-ethnic staff is available. They can
provide Spanish language assistance.
..TRANSFER AND CAREER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: EOPS
provides assistance to EOPS eligible students with the transfer
process to four-year institutions and/or to find career employment
in their field of training.
..FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: All students who are admitted under
the program are considered for financial assistance on the basis
of need and completion of the EOPS orientation class. Each
application is individually assessed.
..TUTORING: EOPS provides additional tutoring hours for EOPS
students through the Tutoring Center.
..COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION
(CARE) PROGRAM: Students who are eligible for EOPS (Extended
Opportunities Services) and are TANF/AFDC/CalWORKs recipients
may be able to receive financial child care assistance, gas, and
on-campus meals. Students must be at least 18 years old and the
single head of their household. Their child(ren) must be age 13 or
under. Students must be enrolled in 12 units, have a 2.0 GPA and
complete the FAFSA before applying for child care assistance at
the EOPS Office. For more information, call (805) 654-6302.
..OTHER SERVICES: Scholarship application assistance,
workshops, university field trips, emergency loans, referrals,
assistance with the financial aid process, student leadership, and
advocacy.
..EOPS is located in the Financial Services, building FS. The
phone number is (805) 654-6302.
Financial Services
Many students would be unable to attend Ventura College
without financial assistance. If you need financial assistance to
help pay the costs of attending Ventura College, the Financial Aid
Office will provide you with financial aid information and services.
Applying for financial aid can be somewhat complicated and
time consuming, but it is worthwhile. The role of the Financial Aid
Office is to help academically capable students toward their
educational goal. The College offers a financial aid package
combining grants, loans, and workstudy employment to eligible
students with demonstrated financial need. Financial need is
determined by comparing student resources (family contribution,
student assets, and student earnings) as reflected by a financial
needs analysis from the Federal Student Aid Processor, with the
appropriate cost of attendance budget for Ventura College. Due to
limitations in funding, we are not always able to offer enough
financial assistance to fulfill all of your needs. Therefore, you are
encouraged to apply early each year.
The financial services philosophy is that education benefits not
only the individual, but society as well. Therefore, the responsibility
for meeting the costs of college expenses, while primarily borne
by the student and/or the family, is shared by educational
institutions, private donors, agencies, and the state and federal
government for these students who have limited resources. There
are three types of financial aid available: grants, loans, and work-
study.
Types of Aid
• Enrollment Fee Waiver: The Board of Governors Enrollment
Fee Waiver (BOGW) provides a waiver of enrollment fees to
qualifying students who are California residents. See Appendix
XII for information regarding the methods of qualifying.
• Grants are awarded to recognize exceptional financial need.
Students do not have to repay them as long as they fulfill
requirements for eligibility.
• Loans allow students to defer costs by borrowing money while
in school and repaying it with interest, usually after graduating
or withdrawing from college. Students must show financial
need to qualify for most loans.
• Work-Study enables students to earn a portion of their financial
aid through part-time employment. Students must demonstrate
financial need and be eligible to work to qualify. Earnings from
work-study are subject to state and federal withholding taxes,
but may not be subject to FICA (Social Security) taxes.
Payback Penalty for Withdrawal - Return of
Title IV Funds
Federal Law requires that if you leave school and have received
aid, you may owe money to the Federal Student Aid Programs. If
you get a GRANT or LOAN and withdraw from all your classes or
receive W’s and F’s in all your classes, you may also owe funds.
If you are thinking of withdrawing or just leaving...please, think
again. Perhaps you can stay, but take fewer courses. Maybe there
are services (like tutoring or personal support) that will enable you
to stay. Talk with your teachers or an academic counselor to see
what advice and help they can offer. Don't leave unless you MUST.
But if you must leave, take care of business before you go.
If you must withdraw from all classes, contact the Financial Aid
Office immediately to learn how much you will owe. You can
arrange regular payments with the federal government without
losing your student aid eligibility. It is important that you take care
of these details prior to withdrawing. Failure to do so will result in
a hold on your federal aid eligibility at any institution. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
Scholarships / Ventura Promise
Scholarships are specific gifts of money which are provided to
help students continue their studies. Each year, the Ventura
College Scholarships Program awards more than $450,000 to
both continuing and transferring Ventura College students.
Applications for Ventura College scholarships may be obtained
in the Ventura College Foundation Office from October 1 until the
last day of Fall semester. Additional information and applications
for community scholarships are available in the Ventura College
Foundation Office throughout the year.
Students in the Ventura College service area who graduate from
high school or receive their G.E.D. in the 2005-2006 academic
year and who are from families earning less than $50,000 annually,
may be eligible to have their first-year’s enrollment fees paid by
the VC Foundation through the Ventura Promise Program.
For more information, contact the Foundation Office at (805)
654-6461.
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Veterans Educational Benefits
Ventura College is approved to process claims for students who
are eligible to receive educational benefits under various Veteran's
Administration Educational Assistance Programs. Students
interested in filing benefits claims or for information should
contact the Veteran's Benefits Representative, located in the
Admissions and Records Office.
Enrollment and Rate of Pay
V.A. educational benefits are paid based on the number of units
enrolled:
Regular Semester
12 units = full-time pay;
9 units = three-quarter time pay;
6 units = one-half time pay
Summer Session
6 units = full-time for 8 week classes;
4 units = full-time for 6 week classes;
(3/4 and half-time pay calculated accordingly)
The majority of V.A. Educational Assistance Programs do not
pay a monthly allowance for less than half-time enrollment,
although the veteran may be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and
fees.
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS: For the purpose of certification
for educational benefits, academic probation is defined as the
failure to complete a minimum of 50% of the total units attempted,
and/or to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Unsatisfactory progress occurs when a veteran has been placed
on academic probation for two consecutive semesters.
Unsatisfactory progress must be reported to the Veteran's
Administration, and the veteran may not be certified for future
educational benefits. Any veteran placed on unsatisfactory progress
must consult the campus Veteran's Office and receive academic
counseling before educational benefits can be reinstated.
Guidance Workshops
GROUP GUIDANCE workshops or courses are offered during
the day and evening. The workshops are scheduled for the full
semester and for shorter periods of time and are available for
credit from .5 to 3 units. They are designed to provide an
atmosphere conducive to personal growth and awareness. Topics
offered cover a broad range of human concerns and are intended
to help you learn more effective ways of dealing with problems
related to academics, enrollment and personal or career growth
and awareness. Topics offered vary with each semester and are
announced in the Schedule of Classes. Consult the Catalog or your
counselor for more specific information.
Housing Services
The College provides no campus housing, nor does it operate
any off-campus housing. Students are responsible for securing
any necessary housing. However, listings of accommodations are
solicited through the Student Activities Office. The listings include
information about rooms, room and board, rooms with kitchen
privileges and other types of rentals.
The listings are made available purely as a service, and the
College assumes no responsibility as to the condition of the rental
or the reputation of the owner.
Selection of housing, financial arrangements, and supervision
are the responsibility of the student and their parents or guardian.
Housing information is posted on the bulletin board opposite the
Campus Police Office in building E. Students also have the option
of posting "House for Rent," "I Need Roommates to Share" or "I
Need a Place" cards at this location.
Listings may be given over the phone and listing cards are
available at the Student Activities Office or on the bulletin board in
building E. For more information, call (805) 654-6487.
OTHER CURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
Athletics
Playing under the name of the Pirates, the participants in the
Men's and Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Program compete in
the strong Western State Conference. To be eligible for competition,
the student athlete must be continuously and actively enrolled in
a minimum of 12 units during the season of competition and
maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. "Of the 12 credit
units, at least nine shall be attempted in courses counting toward
the associate degree, remediation, transfer, and/or certification as
defined by the College Catalog, and are consistent with the student
athlete's educational plan." (Commission on Athletics code)
The Men's Athletic Program offers competition in baseball,
basketball, cross-country, football, golf, swimming, tennis, track,
and water polo. The Women's Athletic Program includes competition
in basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis,
track, volleyball and waterpolo.
Cocurricular Activities
Ventura College supports a varied program of departmental,
social, cultural and athletic curricular activities, as well as creative
activities in dance, dramatics, music and journalism. Every student
is encouraged to participate in activities of his or her choice. More
information is available from the respective departments listed.
Dance
Under the direction of the dance department staff, the dance
curriculum is built around two major dance productions offered
each year. These provide opportunities for dance students to gain
experience in all aspects of dance production and performance.
Theatre
Under the direction of the theater arts staff, the theater curriculum
is built around four major plays or other dramatic productions
offered each year. These provide opportunities for drama students
to gain experience in all aspects of theatrical production and
performance.
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Music Organizations
COLLEGE CHOIR (day), COLLEGE SINGERS (day), MASTER
CHORALE (evening): These groups are designed for people who
enjoy singing a wide variety of the finest choral literature. Choir is
an open group for singers with little or no previous experience. The
Master Chorale is for singers with previous choral experience.
College Singers may require auditions. Each group presents
several concerts per year.
ORCHESTRA: Students are invited to participate in orchestra
rehearsals and concerts through the day and evening program.
Classes in orchestra provide opportunity to perform the great
symphonic literature.
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES: Ensembles are organized each
year for those students who desire experience in interpretation.
String, brass, woodwind and piano ensembles are formed when
qualified personnel are available.
Office of Bilingual College Services
OFFICE OF BILINGUAL COLLEGE SERVICES offers (in English
and Spanish) academic and personal counseling, and career
planning. It also provides matriculation services using a “one-stop
center” approach to best meet the needs of the ESL, CalWORKs,
vocational/job training, and/or re-entry student population enrolling
in ESL and short-term training programs. Matriculation services
available at the Office of Bilingual College Services include college
orientation, ESL assessment, group advisement, registration, and
assistance completing the financial aid applications (FAFSA and
Fee Waiver). This office also serves to welcome those students
who are transferring from Ventura College’s Off-campus programs
to the main campus in Ventura.
Personal Counseling
COUNSELORS understand that personal concerns sometimes
interfere with learning, and that problems of a personal nature can
effect many dimensions of a student’s life, including their educational
and career goals. Students are encouraged to come to the
Counseling Department where counselors can assist them with
such non-academic concerns. Appointments are available in the
Counseling Office in the Student Services Center or at the East
Campus in Santa Paula or by calling (805) 654-6448. Personal
counseling is also available at the Student Health and Psychological
Services. Call (805) 654-6346.
Re-entry and Women's Center
THE RE-ENTRY AND WOMEN’S CENTER is a student service
which provides a variety of resources and services to women and
men re-entering school. The Center also offers a network of
information and resources unique to women. In an effort to equip
students with the best set of tools to accomplish their goals the
Center’s various services include an orientation each semester,
textbook lending library, video library, workshops, support groups,
children’s clothing exchange and personal counseling, as well as
a supportive environment to all students at Ventura College. Check
our Web site: www.venturacollege.edu for our calendar of
events and scholarship information. The Center is located in
building B, adjoining the cafeteria, facing Telegraph Road. Call
(805) 654-6365 for more information.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Student Activities Program
The goal of the STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM is to provide
opportunities for students and the College to expand and develop
through a wide variety of activities and experiences. Student
participation in the Student Activities Program comprises two
major areas: governance and college activities. Within each, a
wide spectrum of experience is available to students. Program
areas include but are not limited to: student activities and programs,
leadership and leadership internship classes, ASVC Board and
student governance, student clubs and organizations, posting
approval, vendor approval, use of facilities and services by
student clubs and organizations, student photo identification,
short-term loans and book vouchers, and student commencement.
Advertising or Posting on Campus
All flyers, posters and advertisements posted on campus must
be stamped for approval by the Student Activities Office. Information
then may be posted only on the College's bulletin boards or kiosks
for a maximum of 14 working days. Transparent tape, tacks or
staples only can be used. No information may be placed on walls,
vehicles, sidewalks, windows, trash cans, benches, etc.
Unapproved items, or those placed over approved information,
may be removed by staff.
Associated Students
Students are encouraged to participate in campus shared
governance. The Associated Students of Ventura College (ASVC)
assumes major responsibility for coordinating student activities
and expressing student concerns, interests, and viewpoints to the
administration. Student governance meetings are held every
Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Conference room
(cafeteria). Student participation is welcome. Students have the
opportunity and are encouraged to be represented on all College-
wide and District committees, councils, and boards that influence
College policy making. Visit the Student Activities Office, B
building, room 155, or call (805) 654-6487 for more information.
ASVC Photo Identification Card
The Associated Students of Ventura College encourage you to
purchase an ASVC card. This card entitles students to many
benefits that are financed largely by the funds received from
membership in the ASVC.
Upon payment of the fee ($10 yearly or $6 per semester),
students receive an ASVC photo I.D. card which entitles them to
a variety of goods and services, including 10% discount on used
books and most supplies in the College Bookstore, free admission
to V.C. athletic events and discounted student theatre performances
and musical performances. In addition, discounts of 10% and
greater are available from a variety of businesses in the community.
Cards are issued through the Student Activities Office.
Student Leadership Course
Students on the ASVC Executive Board or serving in other
campus leadership functions have the opportunity to take Student
Leadership V02. The course is specifically designed for ASB
Executive Officers, members of student organizations, campus
clubs, honor societies and other interested students. Students
gain conceptual and practical experience in leadership skills,
shared governance, and in the overall campus organization. The
course provides two or three units of credit transferable to CSU
and is repeatable. See the assistant Dean of Student Activities for
more information.
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Student Organizations
A variety of special interest and student organizations are active
on campus. These organizations provide an opportunity for students
to meet, organize and work together to achieve specified goals.
Officially registered active clubs or organizations may sit on the
ASVC Board, if they have met the minimum number of student
members required (15) and have a club representative and/or
alternate representative to attend board meetings. Associate club/
student organizations (nonvoting) are officially recognized, if they
have a minimum number of members (8) and meet other
requirements. Student associations/clubs applications are available
in the Student Activities Office. The following groups are, or have
been, active:
African American Student Union (AASU)
Alpha Beta Gamma (ABG)
Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS)
American Institute of Architectural Students (AIAS)
Asian-Pacific Student Union (APSU)
Auto Technology
Campus Crusade for Christ
Democratic/Humanitarian Club
EAC Challengers
Engineering Club
Extended Opportunities Programs
and Services Student Association (EOPSSA)
International Students Association
Latter Day Saints Student Organization (LDSSA)
Model United Nations Club
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA)
Native-American Club
Pre-medicine Society
Psychology Club
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans
in Science (SACNAS)
Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Student Nurses Association
Students for Academic Freedom (SAF)
Students Take On Politics (STOP)
Success Through Diversity
Ventura Anime Club
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)
Student Health and Psychological Services
Students are required to pay a health fee when they register for
classes. This fee entitles them to unlimited consultations with the
Student Health and Psychological Services. There are nominal
fees for laboratory tests, procedures, medications, etc. The health
fee also provides accident insurance coverage while students are
on campus.
Students seeking medical care or information about any health
concerns are encouraged to call the Student Health and
Psychological Services. Health services are offered, such as first
aid, blood pressure readings, blood tests, tuberculin skin tests,
pregnancy tests and immunizations. During medical clinic times,
a physician or nurse practitioner provides diagnosis and treatment
of acute illness, general medical problems, musculoskeletal
problems, skin disorders, and women's health care (Pap smears,
family planning, infections).
Personal counseling is also available at the Student Health and
Psychological Services. An appointment can be arranged with
counselor-interns for students who have personal concerns which
are interfering with achieving academic goals.
The Student Health and Psychological Services hours may vary
each semester. Please call or stop by for office hours, specific
medical clinic times, and for a brochure describing the services
offered. Appointments are necessary unless you need prompt
attention. The Student Health and Psychological Services phone
number is (805) 654-6346.
Transfer and Career Center
The TRANSFER AND CAREER CENTER provides services to
students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university.
The Center schedules on-campus visits by representatives from
various colleges and universities and sponsors an annual Transfer
Day event in which over 50 colleges and universities attend.
Workshops are held to assist students on various topics, including
transfer admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and application
process. The Center provides reference materials, college catalogs,
applications and other services necessary for planning and
achieving a smooth transition between institutions.
Career advisement is also offered to assist students with career
exploration and educational choices. The Center offers information
on emerging career possibilities locally, statewide, and nationally,
as well as salary and job trends. Career assessment instruments
are available for a nominal fee. The Center provides a collection
of printed and audiovisual materials, as well as software and
Internet-based career exploration resources. Various career related
workshops are held, including career decision making, resume
writing, interviewing and job-search strategies. The Center also
sponsors an annual Job Fair each Spring in which over 60
employees attend.
Counselors are available by individual and group appointment
to assist students with major, career, job, and college and
university planning.
The Transfer and Career Center is located in the Student
Services Center. The phone numbers are (805) 654-6473 and
(805) 654-6411.
Transportation to Campus
Transportation to and from campus is the student's responsibility.
The College provides no bus services and makes no payment in
lieu of transportation. VISTA bus service (800) 438-1112, provides
bus transportation to Ventura and the surrounding communities
with daily service to the College. This is the most affordable and
hassle-free way to travel to and from the campus. Bus schedules
are available in the Student Activities Office or at the phone
switchboard in the Administration Building.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Community Education
The Community Education Program extends the educational,
cultural, and recreational programs of Ventura College by offering
short-term classes, workshops, lectures, tours and other events
which enrich the lives of individuals in our community. All
Community Education events are not for credit and must be
supported by fees, tuition, and other charges. No tax revenues of
any sort support the Community Education Program. For information
or to register for Community Education classes, please call (805)
654-6459 or visit www.CommunityEd.venturacollege.edu.
CIVIC CENTER (FACILITY RENTALS)
The Community Education Office also coordinates the use of
college facilities by off-campus organizations as authorized by the
Civic Center Act. For information about facility usage, please call
(805) 654-6400, ext. 2232. Both the Community Education Office
and the Civic Center Office are located in the Ventura College
Institute for Community and Professional Development (ICPD)
located at 71 Day Road.
Customized Services to Agencies / Vocational
Programs
Businesses and organizations can access world-class, cost
efficient training through the Ventura College Institute for Community
and Professional Development. Sample programs include
Preventing Sexual Harassment, Supervisory Skills Training,
Workplace Spanish, Dealing with Difficult People, Microsoft Access,
Excel, Powerpoint, and many others. For additional information or
to request a free catalog, please call (805) 648-8904.
East Campus
(805) 525-7136
Offices: 115 Dean Drive, Suite A, Santa Paula
Classrooms: 105-107 Dean Drive, Santa Paula
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ventura College East Campus offers an extensive English-as-a-
Second Language (ESL) program as well as a wide variety of
general education and vocational classes and programs at the
Dean Drive location and at the local high schools. The vocational
programs include computer office assistant, CNA training, medical
assisting, and child development. The general education courses
meet graduation and transfer requirements for students who are
working toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. The ESL
classes help students whose first language is not English acquire
the speaking, reading, and writing skills needed to function at
work, in college, and in the community.
The East Campus has a complete Learning Resource Center.
The Center offers all Ventura College students extensive library
and tutorial services as well as access to computers for word
processing, textbook related materials, research, Internet access,
and specialized tutorials in math, reading, and English. In addition,
the East Campus offers student services such as counseling,
registration, assessment testing, and an Internet Café to all
Ventura College students. Call (805) 525-7136 for more information.
Educational Assistance Center (DisabledStudents)
The Educational Assistance Center promotes the educational
and vocational potential of students with disabilities through their
integration into the mainstream of college life. Students with
mobility, learning, visual, hearing, communication and
psychological disabilities, as well as acquired brain injuries and
other health impairments, are eligible to apply for the support
services that are needed to fully participate in the educational
process.
These support services include: one-stop early registration
assistance, assessment of learning difficulties, sign language
interpreters, notetakers, readers, transcribers, tutors, mobility
assistance, personal, disability-related, academic and vocational
counseling, handicapped parking, alternative testing, alternate
media, assistive computer technology and other assistive devices.
Job development and placement are available through the
Workability III program. (see Department of Rehabilitation, page
38.)
In addition to courses offered by the Learning Skills Program
and Assistive Technology Training Center, special courses are
available in job seeking skills and adapted physical education.
The Educational Assistance Center is located in the FL building.
For information, call (805) 654-6300; (805) 642-4583 (TTD).
..Assistive Technology Training Center for Students
with Disabilities
The Assistive Technology Training Center (ATTC) is designed
to teach all students with disabilities about the latest in computer
access devices and instructional software, including speech
synthesizers, screen enlargers, adapted keyboards, voice-input
systems, text to speech software, Braille printers and adapted
word processing programs. The ATTC is located on the first floor
of the Learning Resources Center. The ATTC is staffed by specially
trained instructors and aides. Students can register for a variety
of classes in Assistive Computer Technology. Some open lab
hours are also available. For further information, phone (805)
654-6415 or TTY (805) 642-4583.
..Learning Skills Program
Students who have a history of difficulties achieving academic
success may wish to inquire about the special services and
classes provided by the Learning Skills Program. Learning Skills
(LS) classes cover such areas as math, language arts, study
skills, learning strategies and assessment of learning skills. The
program emphasizes individualized instruction, teaching to the
dominant learning style and allowing the student to learn at his or
her own pace.
Students with a verified learning disability can receive
accommodations in their mainstream classes, such as extended
test time and notetakers. An EAC counselor can advise students
whether they qualify for extra academic support services and/or
special instruction in the Learning Skills courses, including a
possible assessment for learning disabilities.
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International Students Program
The International Students Office assists about 200 International
students attending under an F-1 Visa (Student Visa). Our program
is represented by students from many countries around the world:
Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Germany, Japan, Hungary,
India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Russia,
Slovenia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania and
many more. This office is responsible for assisting students with
admission and transfer requirements, assessment, orientation,
housing, academic advising, social security, banks, income tax
and driver’s licences. In additional, we assist students with
immigration related matters including: SEVIS, I-20 form, Visas,
passports, change of status, extensions of stay and employment
authorization. International students must meet the following
application deadlines: Fall semester: June 15; Spring semester:
November 15; Summer session: April 15. If you have any questions,
please contact the International Students Office, (805) 654-6313.
MESA
The Mathematics, Science, Engineering Achievement (MESA)
California Community College Program (CCCP) is an academic
program designed to encourage educationally disadvantaged
community college students to excel in math, engineering and
science so they can transfer to four-year institutions as majors in
these fields. MESA CCCP Centers are located on community
college campuses throughout the state and serve over 3,000
students. The program is a collaboration between MESA and the
California Community College Chancellor's Office. The MESA
CCCP model for Ventura College was established in 2000. Call
(805) 654-6337 for information.
State of California Department of
Rehabilitation Assistance
The State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DR) provides
assistance for the vocational training and placement of individuals
with physical or mental disabilities. Emphasis is on serving
individuals with the most severe disabilities.
WHAT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED? The DR may provide financial
assistance for tuition, books, supplies and transportation relating
to vocational training. There is no fee for services provided.
WHO CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE? Eligibility for DR services is
determined by the DR office and is based on the existence of a
physical or mental disability that results in a substantial impediment
to employment. Apply to the State of California Department of
Rehabilitation; 1701 Pacific Avenue, Suite 120, Oxnard, 93033 or
325 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 140, Thousand Oaks, 91360.
A Department of Rehabilitation counselor is also available for
appointments on campus in the Educational Assistance Center
Office on a periodic basis. Call (805) 654-6300 for an appointment.
The Department of Rehabilitation in collaboration with EAC offer
a Workability III program for DR clients/students to provide
assistance with seeking employment.
Training Through the Workforce Investment Act
and Private Rehabilitation
Ventura College is committed to serving special student
populations, referred by local, county, state, federal and private
agencies. Examples include students who are referred through the
Business and Employment Services Division of the County of
Ventura (BESD), which administers the Workforce Investment Act
(WIA), as well as those referred through private rehabilitation
firms. The College provides support services which include
assistance with registration, assessment, counseling, financial
aid, and customized vocational planning. For more information
about BESD, the WIA, or customized training, please call the
Ventura Institute for Community and Professional Development at
(805) 648-8904.
VC Women’s 2005-06 basketball team with their parents and College mentors
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DEGREES, PROGRAMS, TRANSFER INFORMATION
Core Skill Sets for Students Graduating
With an Associate Degree or Certificate
The six competencies (and their subsets) listed below describe the core skill sets a student should be able to demonstrate after completing
the requirements for an associate degree at Ventura College. These core skill sets are embedded in our established pattern of general
education courses, in our more advanced major-preparation courses, and in student service learning experiences we provide over the
span of a student’s enrollment at the College. In addition, assignments that lead to the acquisition of these core skill sets are embedded
in the coursework required for vocational certificates.
Communication
Students show that they can communicate effectively when they:
• Read, retain and apply published ideas.
• Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and
formats.
• Speak clearly and coherently in both formal and informal
settings.
•Demonstrate active listening skills and effective interpersonal
communication.
• Employ the vocabulary of the subject being studied.
• Become proficient in a second language or in an alternative
form of communication.
Information Competency
Students show that they have information competency skills
when they:
• Recognize the need for information and/or identify and
clarify the question that needs to be answered.
• Differentiate between major and minor arguments or ideas.
• Find and interpret relevant information from text, tables,
graphs, maps, media, personal communication, observation,
and electronic databases.
• Evaluate authority, veracity and bias of information.
• Utilize the data gathered to draw conclusions or to create
new sources of information that can be shared with others.
• Document their sources of information.
• Use technology to acquire and process information.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Students show that they have critical thinking and problem
solving skills when they:
• Evaluate their own beliefs, biases, and assumptions.
• Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and fallacies of logic in
arguments and information.
• Apply lessons from the past or learned knowledge and skills
to new and varied situations.
• Apply the principles of scientific reasoning to solve problems.
• Perform basic computations or approach practical problems
by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical
techniques.
• Devise and defend a logical hypothesis to explain observed
phenomenon.
• Recognize a problem, devise and implement a plan of action.
Creative Expression
Students demonstrate creative expression when they:
• Generate new ideas, express themselves creatively, or
solve complex problems in an original way.
• Collaborate to perform the work of others or to create
original work.
• Apply feedback to improve their performance.
• Evaluate diverse artistic works in varied media.
Civic Responsibility
Students show an ability to assume civic responsibility when
they:
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current events and social
issues.
• Work effectively as a leader and/or participant in group
settings.
• Assume civic, political, or social responsibilities.
• Identify their personal convictions and explore options for
putting these convictions into practice.
• Accept responsibility for their own actions.
• Demonstrate respect for a diversity of ideas and the rights
of others.
• Exhibit personal, professional, and academic honesty.
• Display behavior consistent with the ethical standards within
a discipline or profession.
Social Interaction and Life Skills
Students show that they have effective social interaction and life
skills when they:
• Work as an effective member of a team.
• Demonstrate etiquette both in face-to-face and written
interactions and communications.
• Use language as appropriate to the situation.
• Utilize conflict resolution skills when appropriate.
• Demonstrate the ability to give and receive constructive
feedback.
• Apply time management skills to complete a task.
• Develop stress management skills and/or other skills to
maintain health and wellness.
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Specific Major (A.A. or A.S.)
DEGREES General Education Requirements
Graduation Requirements
As authorized by the California Education Code and Title V of the
California Administrative Code, the Ventura County Community
College District Governing Board confers the Associate in Arts
degree, the Associate in Science degree, and Certificates of
Achievement on students who provide the required transcripts,
meet the respective requirements as listed below, and who file
with the appropriate College office an application for a degree and/
or certificate.
Associate in Arts Degree
Associate in Science Degree
Basic Requirements
1. Competency: Demonstrated competency in reading, written
expression, and in mathematics as specified below.
2. Units: Completion of at least 60 semester units of degree-
applicable college work.
3. Scholarship: A cumulative grade point average of not less
than 2.0 in all degree-applicable college and university work
attempted.
4. General Education: Completion of the general education
requirements as specified below.
5. Major: Completion of all courses (at least 18 semester units)
required in a curriculum specified in the college catalog.
6. Residency: Completion of the last 12 semester units in
residence at the college granting the degree selected from
courses required for graduation, if in attendance at the time of
qualifying for graduation. If the student designates a specific
major, then at least 6 of the 12 units must be selected from
major courses.
If not in attendance at the time of qualifying for graduation,
completion of 24 units in residence at the colleges of the Ventura
County Community College District to include at least 12 semester
units in residence at the college granting the degree, selected from
courses required for graduation. If the student designates a
specific major, then at least 6 of the 12 units must be selected
from major courses.
The governing board may make exceptions to the residency
requirements in any instance in which it is determined that an
injustice or hardship would otherwise be placed upon an individual
student.
A. Natural sciences — a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in a biological science
2. One course in a physical science
B. Social and behavioral sciences — a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in American history and institutions
2. One other course in social and behavioral sciences
C. Humanities — a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in fine or performing arts
2. One other course in humanities
D. Language and rationality — a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in English composition
2. One course in communication and analytical thinking
E. Health/physical education — a minimum of two courses
1. One course in health education
2. One course in physical activity
General Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree (A.A.)
General Education Requirements
In addition to the general education requirements listed for the
specific major A.A./A.S. degree, completion of at least 12 additional
units selected as follows: 9 units from the natural sciences and/
or social and behavioral sciences and/or humanities and/or language
and rationality areas; and 3 units from the designated ethnic/
women’s studies course list (cannot be “double-counted”).
Completion of the degree requires a total of at least 36 units in the
four areas as well as two courses from the health/physical
education area.
Transfer Students - General Liberal Arts and
Sciences Degree (A.A.)
All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts and
Sciences degree by doing one of the following:
1. Completion of the college's General Liberal Arts and Sciences
AA degree pattern above; or,
2. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selected from
the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution plus
the physical education/health requirements specified.
a. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer
institution requires fewer than 36 units, additional courses may be
selected from courses required in preparation for the student’s
selected major.
b. If the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer
institution and the units required for the transfer major total fewer
than 36 units, the student must select additional coursework from
the approved course lists of general education courses specified
for either the associate or the transfer degree.
c. At a minimum, general education courses must include:
natural sciences (3 units); social and behavioral sciences (3
units); humanities (3 units); courses in language and rationality
from English composition (3 units) and from communication and
analytical thinking (3 units); one course in health education and
one course in physical activity; and one course from ethnic/
women's studies which cannot be "double-counted" to satisfy
other general education requirements above.
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General Education
Philosophy Statement
General Education is designed to introduce students to the
variety of means through which people comprehend the
modern world. It reflects the conviction of the college that
those who receive our degrees must possess in common
certain basic principles, concepts and methodologies both
unique to and shared by the various disciplines. College
educated persons should be able to use this knowledge when
evaluating and appreciating the physical environment, the
culture, and the society in which they live. Most importantly,
general education should lead to better self-understanding.
This understanding involves the ability to think and to
communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the
major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to
achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about
ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-
understanding. In addition to these accomplishments, students
should possess sufficient depth in some field of knowledge to
contribute to lifetime interest.
To meet the objectives of general education:
A. Courses in the natural sciences are those that help
students examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its
natural phenomena; and develop an understanding and
appreciation of the scientific method and of the relationships
between science and other human activities.
B. Courses in the social and behavioral sciences help
students develop an understanding of the method of scientific
inquiry used in the social and behavioral sciences; stimulate in
students critical thinking about human behavior; and promote
an appreciation of how societies and social subgroups have
operated in the past and function in the present.
C. Courses in the humanities help students develop an
awareness of how people of different cultures throughout the
ages have responded to themselves, other people, and their
environment in artistic and cultural creation; develop aesthetic
understanding and the ability to make value judgments; and
participate in creative experiences.
D. Courses in language and rationality help students
develop principles and applications of language toward logical
thought, clear and precise expression, and critical evaluation
of communication in whatever symbol systems the students
use.
E. Courses in health and physical activity help students
develop the understanding and skills necessary to maintain a
healthful life.
F. Courses in ethnic and women’s studies help students
develop an awareness of the historical roots and an
appreciation of the cultural contributions of diverse ethnic
populations and women; lead to an understanding of the
causes and consequences of socio-economic inequality based
on race, sex or ethnicity; and explore ways of eliminating such
inequalities.
Associate Degree
General Education Courses
2006-2007
A. NATURAL SCIENCES - a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in biological science
AG V03, V04, V54; ANAT V01; ANPH V01; ANTH V01,
V01L; BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18,
V29, V29L; MICR V01; PHSO V01; PSY V03.
2. One course in physical science
AST V01, V01L, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL,
V05, V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL, V12B, V12BL, V20, V20L,
V21, V21L, V30, V30L; GEOG V01, V01L, V05; GEOL V02,
V02L, V03, V07, V11; PHSC V01; PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL,
V02B-V02BL, V03A-V03AL, V03B-V03BL, V04-V04L, V05V05L,
V06-V06L.
B. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in American history and institutions
AES V02A, V02B, V22, V40A, V40B, V63; HIST V02A, V02B,
V03A, V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V12, V16,
V17; POLS V01, V03.
2. One other course in social and behavioral sciences
AES V01, V02A, V02B, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22, V23,
V24, V40A, V40B, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63; ANTH
V02, V03, V04, V06, V07; AAS V01; BUS V30; CHST V01,
V02, V24; CD V61; CJ V01, V02, V15; ECON V01A, V01B;
GEOG V02, V06, V08; HIST V01A, V01B, V02A, V02B, V03A,
V03B, V04A, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V08, V09,
V10A, V10B, V12, V13, V14A, V14B, V15, V16, V17, V18A,
V18B, V19, V20; HEC V22, V23, V24; JOUR V01; POLS
V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V09, V10, V11, V14, V15, V16;
PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15, V25, V29, V30, V31;
SOC V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V07, V24, V31.
C. HUMANITIES - a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in fine or performing arts
AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03,
V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09, V11A, V12A, V13A, V19,
V51A; HEC V05A; MUS V01, V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A,
V09B; PHOT V01, V02, V07; THA V01, V02A, V20, V29.
2. One course in humanities
AES V30, V31; ENGL V01B, V06B, V10, V11A, V15, V16,
V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V29A, V29B, V30,
V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B, V133, V134, V135, V136A,
V136B; FREN V01, V02, V03, V04, V51A, V51B, V51C;
GERM V01, V02, V03, V04, V51A, V51B, V51C; HIST V01A,
V01B, V18A, V18B; IDS V08; ITAL V01, V02, V03, V04,
V51A, V51B; JAPN V01, V02, V51A, V51B; PHIL V01, V02,
V03A, V03B, V04, V06A, V06B; SL V10A, V10B, V10C;
SPAN V01, V02, V03, V03S, V04, V04S, V10A, V10B, V20,
V51A, V51B, V71; SPCH V05; THA V23, V30A.
D. LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY - a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in English composition
BUS V44, V45; ENGL V01A, V02; JOUR V05A; SUP V81.
2. One course in communication and analytical thinking
BUS V06; BIS V40; CS V11, V15, V17, V20, V40, V82,
V86; DRFT V03; ENGL V01B, V05, V06A; MATH V01, V02,
V03, V04, V05, V11B, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24, V30,
V38, V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V50, V52, V55, V57;
PHIL V04, V05; PSY V04; SPCH V01, V10, V15.
E. HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION - a minimum of 2 courses
1. One course in health education
HED V93, V95.
2. One course in physical activity
AES V15; CJ V10-V12B; DANC V10-V50; EAC V21, V25V28;
HED V92, V94, V97; HEC V10, V97; PE V01-V22,
V30-V87, V91-V94, V97-V99; REC V41; THA V14.
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*F. ETHNIC/WOMEN’S STUDIES - a minimum of one course
AES V01, V02A, V02B, V10, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22, V23,
V24, V30, V31, V40A, V40B, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63,
V65; ANTH V02, V04, V06; ART V03, V07, V08; AAS V01; CHST
V01, V02, V24; ENGL V02B, V06B, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B,
V133, V134, V135, V136A, V136B; HIST V02A, V02B, V03A,
V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V10A, V10B, V12, V13, V14A, V14B,
V15, V17, V19; MUS V03; POLS V11, V14; PSY V30; SOC V03,
V04, V24; SPAN V20, V71.
*General liberal arts and sciences degree only; not required for
degrees with specific majors.
Competency Requirements
Students must demonstrate competence in reading, in written
expression, and in mathematics:
a. Reading: minimum competency in reading is satisfied by
completion of the requirements for the associate degree.
b. Written expression: minimum competency in writing is
satisfied by completion of the requirements for the associate
degree.
c. Mathematics: minimum competency in mathematics is
satisfied by successful completion (A,B,C, or CR) of a
mathematics course in elementary algebra (or a higher level
mathematics course) which includes demonstrated ability
to:
•perform operations with real numbers;
•solve linear equations and inequalities of one variable;
•perform operations with polynomials;
•solve rational equations or quadratic equations;
•solve problems containing ratios;
•solve equations containing proportions; and
•graph linear equations
Please visit a counselor for information on options for meeting
the mathematics requirement.
Internal Certification of General Education
Requirements
General education requirements for the A.A/A.S. degrees may
be partially or fully certified by the college within the district where
the work was completed. If a student does not obtain certification,
then he or she must meet the requirements of the college granting
the degree.
Graduation Application Procedures
Students may apply for graduation by scheduling a counseling
appointment to submit an application for graduation. The student
may elect to be either a Fall graduate, a Spring graduate, or a
Summer graduate, depending upon the completion of all necessary
graduation requirements; however, formal graduation ceremonies
are conducted only at the conclusion of each academic year. The
deadline dates for submission of graduation applications are
printed in the Ventura College Schedule of Classes. If for any
reason a student fails to submit an application prior to the
published deadline, he or she may submit the application for the
following graduation period.
Guidelines for Additional Degree
Any college in the Ventura County Community College District
will award an additional associate degree under the following
conditions:
1. A student who has earned an associate degree at any
regionally accredited institution may earn an additional associate
degree.
2. A student who holds a higher degree from any regionally
accredited institution may earn an associate degree in a specific
major (this excludes the Associate in Arts in general liberal arts
and sciences).
3. General education requirements earned for one degree may
be applied toward another degree.
4. A candidate for an additional degree must complete 12 or
more units of credit, in residence, at Ventura College concurrent
with or after the completion of requirements for the first associate
degree. In addition, a candidate must be in attendance at Ventura
College in the semester during which graduation requirements for
the additional degree are completed.
5. A student must complete all the required courses listed in
the catalog for the specific majors. In the event that unmet
requirements for a specific major do not total 12 units, a student
must complete the remaining units from electives listed under the
major or courses as approved by the appropriate division.
6. In the case of degrees offering two or more options, a
student may earn an additional degree within the same field by
completing the requirements for that option (the additional degree)
and all other requirements specified herein.
Appeals to the above policy may be submitted to the Dean of
Student Development. Waivers may be granted under extenuating
circumstances or when there has not been sufficient opportunity
to enroll in required courses.
Certificates of Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted in specific vocational
areas to any student who meets the following requirements:
1. Scholarship: A cumulative grade point average of not less
than 2.0 in all college and university coursework attempted.
2. Major: Completion of all courses required in a curriculum
specified in the College Catalog.
3. Residency: Completion of at least 12 semester units in
residence at the college granting the certificate.
4. Application for Certificate: The student must file a formal
written application in the Counseling Office. Work counted
toward the granting of a certificate by one college cannot be
used at another college for a duplicate certificate.
Certificates of Completion
A Certificate of Completion may be awarded to a student upon
successful completion of a course or series of courses as designated
in the College Catalog. Successful completion is defined as
satisfactory (2.0) scholarship. Certificates of Completion are
granted by selected instructional departments of the College.
Some are specified following the programs set forth under Associate
Degree and Certificate of Achievement major requirements. Others
are specified in the announcement of courses section of this
Catalog as a part of individual course descriptions. Consult your
instructor for further information.
Transfer Requirements
The completion of general education and major requirements
for an associate degree ordinarily does not make the student
eligible to transfer to a four-year college or university. For transfer
requirements, consult the transfer information section of the
College Catalog, appropriate Web sites, and your counselor.
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2006-2007
VENTURA COLLEGE
+Preparation for license/permit
CoC Curriculum
C
AA/AS CoA
CoC
Curriculum
C
AA/AS
CoA
Accounting
X
X
Agriculture
X
Agricultural Plant Science
X
X
American Ethnic Studies
X
Anatomy
X
Anatomy/Physiology
X
Anthropology
X
Architecture
X
X
X
Art
X
Asian American Studies
X
Assistive Computer Technology
X
Astronomy
X
Automotive+
X
X
X
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies
X
X
Biological Sciences
X
X
Biology
X
Biotechnician
X
Bookkeeping
X
Business X
Business General X X
Business Information Systems X
Business Management X X
Ceramics X X
Chemistry X
Chicano Studies X
Child Development+ X X X
CNC Machine Operator X
Commercial Art X X
Computer Science X X X
Computerized Office X
Construction Technology+ X
•Building Inspection Option+ X X
•Construction ManagementOption+ X X
Criminal Justice X
•Academic Option X X
•Academy Option X X
Dance X
Developmental Studies X
Drafting X
Drafting Technology:
•Electronic Drafting &
X
X
Manufacturing Option
•Industrial Design &
X
X
Manufacturing Option
Economics
X
Education
X
Educational Assistance Center
X
Emergency Medical Technology
X
Emergency Medical Services:
X
X
Paramedic Studies+
Engineering
X
X
X
English
X
English as a Second Language
X
Environmental Studies
X
Executive Assistant
X
X
Fashion Design &
X
X
X
Merchandizing
Fine Art
X
X
French..X..
..Not offered 2006-07
Curriculum C AA/AS CoA CoC
Japanese X
Journalism X X• X•
Leadership X
Learning Skills X
Library Instruction X
Manufacturing Technology X X• X•
Mathematics XX X
Mechanical Inspection X
Medical Assistant+ X X
Medical Transcription X
Microbiology X
Microcomputers:
Business Applications X
Multimedia X X• X• X..
Music X X X
Natural Resources X X
Nursing Science+ X X
Paramedic+ X
Philosophy X
Photography X X X
Physical Education X
Physical Science X
Physical Science Engineering
Technology
X X
Physics X
Physiology X
Political Science X
Psychology X
Real Estate X
Recreation X X X
Sign Language X
Sociology X
Spanish X
Speech X
Study Skills X
Supervision X X X
Theatre Arts X X X
Water Science+ X X X
Welding+ X X X
Work Experience X
Geographic InformationSystems (GIS)
•Basic Competency
X
•Agricultural Applications
X
Geography
X
Geology
X
German
X
Guidance Workshops
X
Health Education
X
Health Information Technology+
X
Health Science
X
Health Sciences Administration
X
History
X
Home Economics
X
X
X
Human Services
X
X
X
Humanities
X
Interdisciplinary Studies
X
Interior Design
X
International Studies
X
X
Internship
X
Italian
X
C = Courses AA/AS = Associate Degree CoA = Certificate of Achievement CoC = Certificate of Completion
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PROGRAMS
Ventura College offers a wide variety of general and occupational
programs leading to a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate
Degree. These programs, which can be completed in two years or
less, prepare the graduate for many excellent career opportunities
in the community. Ventura College offers designated degrees and
certificates in the following areas:
Associate in Arts Degrees
and
Certificates of Achievement
* General Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies
Biological Sciences
Ceramics
Fine Art
Human Services
International Studies
• Journalism
Music
Photography
Recreation
Theatre Arts
* No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
• Not offered 2006-07.
Associate in Science Degrees
and
Certificates of Achievement
Accounting
Agricultural Plant Science
Architecture
+ Automotive Technology
Biological Sciences - options: biotechnology; plant
biotechnology
Business: General
Business Management
+ Child Development
Commercial Art
Computer Science - options: bioinformatics; C; C++; Java;
multimedia programming for gaming; visual basic; Web
programming
+ Construction Technology - options: building inspection;
construction management
Criminal Justice - options: academic; academy
Drafting Technology - options: electronic drafting and
manufacturing; industrial design and manufacturing
+ Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Studies
Engineering
Executive Assistant
Fashion Design and Merchandising - options: design;
merchandising
*+Health Information Technology
Home Economics
Medical Assistant
• Multimedia - options: architecture; business; graphics;
programming; Web development
Natural Resources
*+ Nursing
Physical Science: Engineering Technology
Supervision
+ Water Science - options: wastewater; water
+ Welding Technology
* No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
• Not offered 2006-07.
+ Preparation for license/permit.
Certificates of Completion
A Certificate of Completion may be awarded by the department
to students who complete a designated course or series of
courses which total less than 18 units. Consult instructor or
department for further information.
See the Degrees and Programs section of the catalog for
specific course requirements:
Biotechnician
Bookkeeping
CNC Machine Operator
Computerized Office
Environmental Studies
Geographic Information Systems: basic competency;
agricultural applications
Health Sciences Administration
Human Services: basic; advanced
Interior Design
Mechanical Inspection
Medical Transcription
Microcomputers: Business Applications
• Multimedia
Consult instructor or department for specific course
requirements:
Administrative Assistant Keyboarding
Agriculture + Lifeguard Training
Aquatics Medical Assistant
Art Medical Terminology
+ Automotive Technology Microcomputer Keyboarding
+ Certified Nurse Assistant + NAUI Instructor
Criminal Justice Photography
Drafting + SCUBA Diving
+ Emergency Medical Technician + Water Safety Instructor
Home Health Aide + Water Science
+ Welding
+ Preparation for license/permit.
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Other Programs
The Ventura County Community College District offers other
programs of occupational instruction at Moorpark and Oxnard
Colleges which are open to all district residents.
MOORPARK COLLEGE: exotic animal training and management;
and, radiologic technology.
OXNARD COLLEGE: addictive disorders studies; air conditioning/
refrigeration; automotive body and fender; dental hygiene;
environmental technology; fire academy; fire technology; hotel
and restaurant management; and, legal assisting.
Continuous Enrollment
A student remaining in continuous enrollment in regular sessions
(fall and spring semesters; summer session not counted), at one
or more of the colleges of the Ventura County Community College
District (VCCCD) or at any other regionally accredited college or
university, may meet the VCCCD graduation requirements in effect
at the time of his or her entering or at any time thereafter. This
applies only to graduation requirements and to the remedial
coursework.
Continuous enrollment is defined as attendance in at least one
semester each calendar year. Any academic record symbol entered
on a transcript (A through F, CR, NC, I, IP, RD, W) shall constitute
enrollment or attendance.
A student who has not maintained continuous enrollment is
considered to be under new requirements unless the student is
granted a petition/waiver for extenuating circumstances. This
petition must be initiated by the student through a college counselor
and approved by the appropriate dean or designee.
Students must be aware that other governing agencies impose
more restrictive limitations concerning the definitions of continuous
enrollment or continuous attendance. Some agencies define
continuous enrollment as remaining in attendance both fall and
spring semesters. Some will not accept selected academic record
symbols (such as Ws). Those affected by more restrictive guidelines
include students receiving financial aid and alien students.
Double Counting
When a course(s) required for a specific major is also on the
list of approved general education courses, the course(s) may be
used to satisfy both major and general education requirements, if
the student satisfies the minimum 18-unit requirement for the
major.
Variance in Major Requirements
Occasionally a student may have difficulty in completing exact
major requirements as specified in the Ventura College Catalog
due to circumstances of class scheduling conflicts, class
cancellation, or related but nonequivalent coursework taken outside
of this college district. Under such circumstances, a student may
file a petition to seek approval from the appropriate college
officials to substitute one or more courses for the designated
major course or courses in question. It is also possible that a
student may demonstrate competency in subject matter covered
by a required course or courses (for example, computer literacy
or foreign language). In this case, a student may file a petition to
seek approval to waive one or more required courses for a
designated major. The petition for this purpose, Petition for
Variance, is available in the Counseling Office.
Associates in Arts Degrees
and
Certificates of Achievement
Major Requirements
General Liberal Arts and Sciences*+
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
A. Natural sciences 6
Biological science, one (1) course
Physical science, one (1) course
B. Social and behavioral sciences 6
American history and institutions, one (1) course
Social and behavioral sciences, one (1) other course
C. Humanities 6
Fine or performing arts, one (1) course
Humanities, one (1) other course
D. Language and rationality 6
English composition, one (1) course
Communication and analytical thinking, one (1) course
E. Health/physical education, two (2) courses 4-6
Health education, one (1) course
Physical activity, one (1) course
F. Ethnic/women’s studies 3
G. General liberal arts and sciences (from A, B, C &/or D) 9
*No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
+Transfer Students
All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts and
Sciences degree by completing one of the following patterns:
1. Completion of the associate degree pattern specified above;
or
2. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selected from
the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution, plus
the physical education/health requirements specified.
a. If the general education/breath pattern of a transfer
institution requires fewer than 36 units, additional courses may be
selected from courses required in preparation for the student’s
selected major.
b. If the general education/breath pattern of a transfer
institution and the units required for the transfer major total fewer
than 36 units, the student must select additional coursework from
the approved course lists of general education courses specified
for either the associate or the transfer degree.
c. At a minimum, general education courses must include:
natural sciences (3 units); social and behavioral sciences (3
units); humanities (3 units); courses in language and rationality
from English composition (3 units) and from communication and
analytical thinking (3 units); one course in health education and
one course in physical activity; and one course from ethnic/
women's studies which cannot be "double-counted" to satisfy
other general education requirements above.
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BILINGUAL/CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org (Awarded by the Department)
Transfer requirements may differ.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units See counselor or consult www.assist.orgAES V20/CHST V01 Introduction to Chicano Studies 3 REQUIRED COURSE: UnitsAES V22/HIST V12 United States History: Focus on Chicanos 3 BIOL V10 Introduction to Environmental Issues 3ENGL V01A English Composition 5 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
ENGL V01B Critical Thinking and Composition Select four to five (4-5) units from the following courses:
through Literature 3 BIOL V01-V01L Principles of Biology & Laboratory 3-1
HED V93 Health and Wellness 3
BIOL V03 Introduction to Organismal and
SPAN V02 Elementary Spanish II 5 Environmental Biology 5
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: BIOL V29-V29L Marine Biology & Laboratory 3-1
Select one (1) of the following courses: MICR V01 General Microbiology 4
AES V21A/HIST V10A The Heritage of Mexico I 3 Select three to four (3-4) units from the following courses:
AES V21B/HIST V10B The Heritage of Mexico II 3 CHEM V01A General Chemistry I 3HIST V04B History of the Americas II 3 CHEM V10 Chemistry and Your World 4Select one (1) of the following: CHEM V20 Elementary Chemistry 4
SPAN V01 Elementary Spanish I 5 GEOG V01-V01L Elements of Physical Geography
SPAN V10A & V10B Fundamentals of Spanish IA & IB 3-3 & Laboratory 3-1
Select one (1) of the following courses: GEOL V02-V02L Physical Geology & Laboratory 3-1
SPAN V03 Intermediate Spanish I 5 GEOL V11 Introduction to Oceanography 3SPAN V03S Spanish Heritage Language I 5 Select three (3) units from the following courses:
35-36 ECON V01A Principles of Macro-Economics 3
Recommended courses: AES V10, V11, V31; ART V03; HIST V04A; ECON V01B Principles of Micro-Economics 3
MATH V38, V40; PSY V05; S0C V03; SPAN V20. GEOG V02 Elements of Cultural Geography 3
IDS V08 Ethics in Modern Society 3
PHIL V02 Introduction to Ethics 3
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES POLS V01 American Government 3
Transfer requirements may differ. PSY V31/SOC V31 Introduction to Social Psychology 3
See counselor or consult www.assist.org SOC V01 Introduction to Sociology 3
REQUIRED COURSES: Units SOC V02 Social Problems 3
BIOL V03 Introduction to Organismal and SOC V07 Sociological Analysis 3
Environmental Biology 5 Select two (2) units from the following:
BIOL V04 Introduction to Cell and Courses listed above; or Directed Studies courses; or
Molecular Biology 5 Courses approved by a Petition for Variance. 2
CHEM V01A-V01AL General Chemistry I & Laboratory 3-2 15-17
CHEM V01B-V01BL General Chemistry II & Laboratory 3-2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: CERAMICSSelect one (1) of the following courses:
MATH V20 Precalculus Mathematics 5 Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
MATH V21A Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all REQUIRED COURSES: Units
courses listed: ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History of
GROUP A Western Art I & II 3-3
PHYS V02A-V02AL General Physics I & Laboratory 4-1 ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
PHYS V02B-V02BL General Physics II & Laboratory 4-1 Design 3
GROUP B ART V12A Drawing and Composition I 3
ART V13A Life Drawing I 3
PHYS V03A-V03AL General Physics I: Calculus-based
ART V19 Three-Dimensional Design 3
& Laboratory 4-1 ART V25A Beginning Sculpture I 3
PHYS V03B-V03BL General Physics II: Calculus-based ART V51A-V51B Beginning Ceramics I & II 3-3
& Laboratory 4-1 ART V52A-V52B Ceramic Design I & II 3-3
35 ART V53A Ceramic Glaze Theory I 2
Recommended courses: ANAT V01; CHEM V12A-V12AL, V12B-V12BL; REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
MATH V21B, V21C, V24; MATH V44 or PSY V04; MICR V01; PHSO V01. Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V41A Relief Printmaking I 3
ART V43A Silkscreen Printmaking I 3
Recommended courses: ART V11B, V12B, V13B, V16A, V16B, V25B,
V28A, V28B, V30A, V30B, V53B, V53C, V54A, V54B, V55A, V55B; PHOT
V01, V04A.
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FINE ART FINE ART continued
Transfer requirements may differ. PAINTING AREA: Units
See counselor or consult www.assist.org ART V15A-V15B-V15C Life Painting I & II & III 3-3-3
REQUIRED COURSES: Units ART V16A-V16B Beginning Oil Painting I & II 3-3
ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History ART V20A-V20B Intermediate Oil Painting I & II 3-3
of Western Art I & II 3-3 ART V36A-V36B Head Painting I & II 3-3
ART V11A Color and Design: ART V37A-V37B Watercolor Painting I & II 3-3
Two-Dimensional Design 3 ART V39A-V39B Intermediate Head Painting I & II 3-3
ART V11B Color and Design: ART V40A-V40B Intermediate Watercolor
Color Theory and Practice 3 Painting I & II 3-3
ART V12A-V12B Drawing and Composition I & II 3-3 ART V46A-V46B Beginning Acrylic Painting I & II 3-3
ART V13A Life Drawing I 3 ART V47A-V47B Intermediate Acrylic Painting I & II 3-3
ART V19 Three-Dimensional Design 3 PHOTOGRAPHY AREA:
ART V48 Introduction to Printmaking 3 PHOT V01 Beginning Photography 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: PHOT V04A-V04B Intermediate Photography I & II 3-3
Select nine (9) units from the following courses with at least PHOT V06A-V06B Introduction to Color
six (6) units from the same area: Photography I & II 3-3
ART APPRECIATION/ART HISTORY AREA: PHOT V08 Principles of Portrait Photography 3
ART V01 Art Appreciation 3 PHOT V09A-V09B Applied Photography I & II 3-3
ART V03/AES V10 Introduction to African and PRINTMAKING AREA:
Pre-Columbian Art 3 ART V41A-V41B Relief Printmaking I & II 3-3
ART V04 Introduction to Renaissance Art 3 ART V42A-V42B Intaglio Printmaking I & II 3-3
ART V05 Introduction to American Art 3 ART V43A-V43B Silkscreen Printmaking I & II 3-3
ART V06 Introduction to Modern Art 3 ART V44A-V44B Lithography I & II 3-3
ART V07 Introduction to Women in the Arts 3 ART V44C Lithography: Introduction to Color 3
ART V08/AES V65 Introduction to Asian Art 3 ART V45A-V45B Intermediate Silkscreen
ART V09/AES V66 Introduction to Modern and Printmaking I & II 3-3
Contemporary Latin American Art 3 SCULPTURE AREA:
ART V14A-V14B-V14C Exploring Visual Arts I & II & III 3-3-3 ART V24 Collage and Assemblage 3
CERAMICS AREA: ART V25A-V25B Beginning Sculpture I & II 3-3
ART V51A-V51B Beginning Ceramics I & II 3-3 ART V26A-V26B Intermediate Sculpture I & II 3-3
ART V52A-V52B Ceramic Design I & II 3-3 36
ART V53A-V53B-V53C Ceramic Glaze Theory I & II & III 2-2-2
ART V54A-V54B Special Techniques in Raku, Recommended courses: ART V10, V21, V27; WEL V27; or any courses
Saggar and Primitive-Style listed above not selected for the degree.
Firing I & II 3-3 For specific majors in ceramics, commercial art or photography, please
ART V55A-V55B Decorating Techniques for see these majors in this Catalog.
Ceramics I & II 3-3
COMMERCIAL ART AREA:
ART V28A-V28B-V28C Graphic Communications I & II
& III 3-3-3
ART V29A-V29B-V29C Commercial Illustration and
Layout I & II & III 3-3-3
ART V49 Commercial Art Portfolio Development 3
ART V71-V72 Computer Graphics and Design I & II 3-3
ART V73/PHOT V73 Digital Imaging 3
ART V74A-V74B Digital Painting I & II 3-3
ART V75 Digital Production for Graphic
Communications 3
IDS V74A-V74B Adobe Photoshop I & II 3-3
DRAWING AREA:
ART V13B-V13C Life Drawing II & III 3-3
ART V18AB/FDM V18AB Figure Illustration I & II 3-3
ART V31A-V31B Head Drawing I & II 3-3
ART V32A-V32B Ink Techniques I & II 3-3
ART V33A-V33B Intermediate Head Drawing I & II 3-3
ART V34A-V34B-V34C Two-Dimensional Mixed
Media I & II & III 3-3-3
Ventura College has a nationally known
Art and Photography Department.
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HUMAN SERVICES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Transfer requirements may differ. HUMAN SERVICES
See counselor or consult www.assist.org Basic Certificate
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
PSY V01 Introduction to Psychology 3 REQUIRED COURSES: Units
SOC V01 Introduction to Sociology 3 PSY V01 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC V50 Introduction to Social Work: PSY V15 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3
Social Welfare Institutions 3 SOC V02 Social Problems 3
SOC V51 Basic Skills in Social Work Methods I 3 SOC V50 Introduction to Social work: Social
Welfare Institutions 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses: REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
BIOL V01-V01L Principles of Biology & Laboratory 3-1 Select one (1) of the following courses:
BIOL V12 Principles of Human Biology 3 HEC V24 Human Development 3
Select one (1) of the following courses: PSY V05 Introduction to Development Psychology 3
ECON V01A Principles of Macro-Economics 3 15
ECON V01B Principles of Micro-Economics 3
Select six (6) units from the following courses:
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
MATH V44 Elementary Statistics 4 HUMAN SERVICESPSY V04 Introductory Statistics for the Social Advanced Certificate
and Behavioral Sciences 4 (Awarded by the Department)
SOC V02 Social Problems 3
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
SOC V52 Basic Skills in Social Work Methods II 3
SOC V51-V52 Basic Skills in Social Work
SOC V95 Sociology Volunteer Internship 1-4
Methods I & II 3-3
SOC V96 Sociology Work Experience Internship 1-4
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
24-25
Select one (1) of the following courses:
Recommended courses: AES V11; POLS V08; PSY V05, V15; SOC V03, BUS V40/SUP V96 Organizational Behavior 3
V07; SPCH V15. POLS V08 Public Administration 3
SOC V01 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC V03/AES V11 Race and Ethnic Group Relations 3
SPCH V15 Interpersonal Communication 3
Select three (3) units from the following courses:
SOC V95 Sociology Volunteer Internship 1-4
SOC V96 Sociology Work Experience Internship 1-4
The Psychology Club helped out with the 2006 Earth Day beach clean-up.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
POLS V02 Comparative Government 3
POLS V05 Introduction to International Relations 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ANTH V02 Cultural Anthropology 3
ANTH V06 Anthropology of Women 3
GEOG V02 Elements of Cultural Geography 3
HIST V18A-V18B World History I & II 3-3
HIST V20 Introduction to World History of
the 20th and 21st Centuries 3
PHIL V03A-V03B Survey of World Religions:
East & West 3-3
POLS V03 Introduction to Political Science 3
REQUIRED FOREIGN LANGUAGE:
Must demonstrate competency in a modern foreign language
(currently used in everyday life) equal to a one-year sequence
at the college level 0-10
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SPECIALIZATION
AREAS:
Select one (1) of the following areas and complete nine to
ten (9-10) units from the required and optional choice lists:
AFRICAN STUDIES AREA:
REQUIRED COURSES:
AES V42A/HIST V14A African History to 1800 3
AES V42B/HIST V14B African History Since 1800 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V10/ART V03 Introduction to African and
Pre-Columbian Art 3
AES V40A/HIST V03A United States History: Focus on
African Americans I 3
AES V40B/HIST V03B United States History: Focus on
African Americans II 3
ENGL V33 Introduction to African-American
Literature 3
ASIAN STUDIES AREA:
REQUIRED COURSES:
AES V61/HIST V15 Introduction to the History of East Asia 3
PHIL V03A Survey of World Religions: East 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V62/AAS V01 Introduction to Asian American Studies 3
AES V65/ART V08 Introduction to Asian Art 3
BUSINESS/ECONOMICS AREA:
REQUIRED COURSES:
BUS V43 Introduction to International Business 3
ECON V01A Principles of Macro-Economics 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ECON V01B Principles of Micro-Economics 3
GEOG V01 Elements of Physical Geography 3
GEOL V02 Physical Geology 3
POLS V16 Government and the Economy 3
PSY V04 Introductory Statistics for the
Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES continued
COMMUNICATION/LITERATURE/ARTS AREA:
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
PSY V30 Multicultural Psychology 3
PSY V31/SOC V31 Introduction to Social Psychology 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V11/SOC V03 Racial and Ethnic Group Relations 3
AES V31/SPAN V20 Hispanic Literature in Translation 3
ANTH V02 Cultural Anthropology 3
ANTH V06 Anthropology of Women 3
ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History of
Western Art I & II 3-3
ENGL V30-V31 Survey of World Literature I & II 3-3
ENGL V33 Introduction to African-American
Literature 3
ENGL V34 Introduction to Chicano Literature 3
ENGL V35 Multicultural American Literature 3
GEOG V02 Elements of Cultural Geography 3
JOUR V01 Mass Communication 3
MUS V03 Introduction to World Music 3
MUS V09A-V09B Music History and Literature I & II 3-3
EUROPE/WESTERN WORLD STUDIES AREA:
REQUIRED COURSES:
HIST V01A-V01B Introduction to Western
Civilization I & II 3-3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ENGL V30-V31 Survey of World Literature I & II 3-3
PHIL V03B Survey of World Religions: West 3
PHIL V06A-V06B Great Philosophers of the West I & II 3-3
POLS V04 Introduction to Political Theory 3
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND DIPLOMACY AREA:
REQUIRED COURSES:
POLS V14 Global Studies 3
POLS V15 Revolution in the Third World 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HIST V16 United States History: Focus on
Foreign Relations 3
HIST V18A-V18B World History I & II 3-3
POLS V10 The United Nations and World Affairs 4
LATIN AMERICAN/AMERICAN STUDIES AREA:
REQUIRED COURSES:
HIST V04A-V04B History of the Americas I & II 3-3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V01/ANTH V04 Indians of North America 3
AES V02A/HIST V05A United States History: Focus on
Native Americans I 3
AES V02B/HIST V05B United States History: Focus on
Native Americans II 3
AES V10/ART V03 Introduction to African and
Pre-Columbian Art 3
AES V21A/HIST V10A The Heritage of Mexico I 3
AES V21B/HIST V10B The Heritage of Mexico II 3
AES V66/ART V09 Introduction to Modern and
Contemporary Latin American Art 3
POLS V09 United States - Mexico Relations 3
POLS V11 Government and Politics of Mexico 3
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JOURNALISM MUSIC
Program not offered 2006-2007.
See counselor or Moorpark College catalog.
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units REQUIRED COURSES: Units
JOUR V01 Mass Communication 3 MUS V02A-V02B-V02C Music Theory I & II & III 5-5-5
JOUR V05A Communication Skills MUS V02D Music Theory:
Through Writing I 3 Modal-Tonal Counterpoint 5
JOUR V10A Creating a Publication I 4 MUS V02AL-V02BLJOUR
V15A/ENGL V51 Editing I 3 V02CL-V02DL Ear Training I & II & III & IV 1-1-1-1
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: MUS V30 Applied Music Study 1-1
Select nine (9) units from the following courses: REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
JOUR V05B Communication Skills Select three (3) units from the following courses:
Through Writing II 3 MUS V09A-V09B Music History and Literature I & II 3-3
JOUR V10B Creating a Publication II 4 Select four (4) units from the following courses:
MUS V24A-V24B
JOUR V11A-V11B Creative Publication Design I & II 4-4 V24C-V24D Keyboards I & II & III & IV 2-2-2-2
JOUR V15B Editing II 3 Select six (6) units from the following courses:
JOUR V22/BUS V39 Advertising 3 MUS V10 College Chorus 1.5
JOUR V30/PHOT V30 Press Photography Practicum 1.5 MUS V11 College Singers .5-2
JOUR V31 Press Lab Practicum 1-2 MUS V12 Chorale 1.5
22 MUS V14 Beginning Community Orchestra 1.5
MUS V15 Advanced Community Orchestra 1.5
Recommended courses: ART V11A, V11B, V28A, V28B, V28C, V29A, MUS V16 Intermediate Choral RehearsalV29B, V29C; BUS V03, V06, V11, V45; ECON V01A; ENGL V01A; HIST and Performance .5-1.5V01A, V01B, V04A, V04B, V07A, V07B, V08, V09, V16; PHOT V01; POLS MUS V18 Band 1.5
V01; PSY V01; SPCH V01. MUS V19 Advanced Choral Rehearsal
Students transferring to universities with national professional and Performance 1.5
accreditation are limited to fifteen (15) lower division units in journalism MUS V21A Chamber Music: Winds 1
and related fields that will apply to the baccalaureate degree. MUS V21B Chamber Music: Brass 1
MUS V21C Chamber Music: Strings
The Celtic harp class–
one of hundreds of VC Community Education classes
and Keyboards 1
MUS V22A Advanced Chamber Music: Winds 1
MUS V22B Advanced Chamber Music: Brass 1
MUS V22C Advanced Chamber Music:
Strings and Keyboards 1
MUS V34 Beginning Chamber Orchestra .5-1.5
MUS V35 Advanced Chamber Orchestra 1.5
MUS V43 Beginning Symphonic Choir 1.5
MUS V44 Advanced Symphonic Choir 1.5
MUS V45 Beginning Opera/Musical
Theatre Workshop 1.5
MUS V46 Intermediate Opera/Musical
Theatre Workshop 1.5
MUS V47 Advanced Opera/Musical
Theatre Workshop 1.5
Recommended courses: MUS V01, V04, V13A, V13B, V13C, V13D, V27.
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PHOTOGRAPHY RECREATION continued
Transfer requirements may differ. DANCE AREA: Units
See counselor or consult www.assist.org DANC V10 Modern Dance 1-1.5
REQUIRED COURSES: Units DANC V13 Tap Dance 1-1.5
ART V11A Color and Design: DANC V14/THA V14 Movement for the Theatre 1-1.5
Two-Dimensional Design 3 DANC V15 Ballet 1-1.5
ART V12A Drawing and Composition I 3 DANC V16 Western Line Dance 1-1.5
ART V28A Graphic Communications I 3 DANC V17 Western Dance for Pairs 1-1.5
PHOT V01 Beginning Photography 3 DANC V18 Intermediate Tap Dance 1-1.5
PHOT V04A-V04B Intermediate Photography I & II 3-3 DANC V26/AES V15 Folk Dance: Ethnic
PHOT V06A-V06B Introduction to Color Dances of the World 1-1.5
Photography I & II 3-3 DANC V29 Jazz Dance 1-1.5
PHOT V08 Principles of Portrait Photography 3 DANC V30 Dance Performance 3
PHOT V09A Applied Photography I 3 DANC V50 Choreography 1
PHOT V73/ART V73 Digital Imaging 3 DANC V90 Directed Studies in Dance 1-6
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Recommended courses: ART V11B, V12B, V43A, V49; JOUR V30; PHOT Recommended courses: ART V41A, V43A; JOUR V01, V05A; MUS V01;
V02, V07, V09B, V30. PSY V02; SOC V02; SPCH V01; THA V02A.
RECREATION THEATRE ARTS
Transfer requirements may differ. Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units REQUIRED COURSES: Units
REC V40 Introduction to Community THA V01 Theatre Arts Appreciation 3
Recreation 3 THA V02A Fundamentals of Acting 3
REC V42 Recreational Programs and THA V05 Stagecraft 3
Leadership 3 THA V06 Stage Make-up 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: THA V10 Production and Performance 1-3
Select one (1) of the following courses: REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
HED V92 First Aid, Safety and CPR 2 Select six (6) units from the following courses:
HED V94 The Trainer and Athletic Injuries 3 THA V02B Advanced Acting 3
Select one (1) of the following courses: THA V12 Student One-Act Play Festival 1-3
HED V93 Health and Wellness 3 THA V20 Costume Design and History 3
HED V95 Health and Wellness: THA V22 Fundamentals of Stage Costuming 3
Designed for Women 3 THA V29 History of Motion Pictures 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SPECIALIZATION THA V30A Fundamentals of Screenwriting 3
AREAS: THA V30B Intermediate Screenwriting 3
Select one (1) of the following areas and complete eight (8) THA V31 Acting for Film and Television 3
units: 19-21
AQUATICS AREA:
PE V17 Lifeguard Training 1.5 Recommended courses: MUS V13A; PE V40; SPCH V04, V05; THA V03.
PE V18 Water Safety Instructor 3
PE V21-V21L Scuba Diving: Beginning & Laboratory 2-1
PE V22 Scuba Diving: Intermediate/Advanced 3
PE V26 NAUI Training Assistant 1-2
PE V27 NAUI Assistant Instructor 1-2
PE V28 NAUI Divemaster 1-2
PE V29 NAUI Instructor Preparatory
Course (PREP) 1-2
May select one (1) course from the following courses as part
of the eight (8) units additionally required:
PE V03 Swimming: Intermediate 1-1.5
PE V04 Advanced Swimming 1-1.5
PE V06 Swimming for Conditioning 1-1.5
VC Theatre Department presented “Room Service”.
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Associate in Science Degrees
and
Certificates of Achievement
Major Requirements
ACCOUNTING
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V02 Income Tax Fundamentals 3
BUS V04 Computerized Payroll Accounting 3
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a Calculator 2.5
BUS V07B Business Calculations Using Excel 2.5
BUS V08 Computerized Accounting 3
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in Business 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following sequences:
BUS V01A-V01B Financial Accounting and
Managerial Accounting 4-4
BUS V03-V01A Introduction to Accounting &
Financial Accounting 3-4
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
BIS V47A Microsoft Access I 2
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
BUS V45 Business Communications 3
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Recommended courses: BUS V31, V32, V34, V38; BIS V77A; CD V38;
ECON V01A, V01B; ENGL V01A; MATH V50; PHIL V04; PSY V01; SPCH
V01; SUP V93, V94.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
BOOKKEEPING
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V03 Introduction to Accounting 3
BUS V04 Computerized Payroll Accounting 3
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a
Calculator 2.5
BUS V07B Business Calculations Using
Excel 2.5
BUS V08 Computerized Accounting 3
14
AGRICULTURAL PLANT SCIENCE
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
AG V03 Plant Biology 3
AG V04 Soil and Water Science 3
AG V21 Introduction to Pest Management 3
AG V22 Insects and Diseases of Plants 3
AG V23 Weed, Vertebrate and Nematode
Management 3
BIOL V10 Introduction to Environmental Issues 3
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications
in Business 3
MATH V50 Introduction to Computers and
Computer Literacy 3
Select one (1) of the following sequences:
CHEM V10-V10L Chemistry and Your World &
Laboratory 4-1
CHEM V20-V20L Elementary Chemistry & Laboratory 4-1
32
Recommended courses: CHEM V01A-V01AL, V01B-V01BL, V12A-V12AL,
V12B-V12BL; ECON V01A, V01B; HED V92.
The VC Japanese garden
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ARCHITECTURE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Transfer requirements may differ. REQUIRED COURSES: Units
See counselor or consult www.assist.org AUTO V10 Introduction to Automotive
REQUIRED COURSES: Units Technology 1.5
ARCH V10 Introduction to Architectural Design 2 AUTO V14 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
ARCH V15 Design and Model Construction 2 AUTO V14LA Automotive Chassis Electrical
ARCH V21-V22 Architectural Graphics I & II 3-3 Laboratory 1
ARCH V23/DRFT V05A Introduction to AutoCAD 2 AUTO V14LB Automotive Engine Electrical
ARCH V25 Digital Tools for Architecture 3 Systems Laboratory 1
ARCH V31-V32 Architectural Practice I & II 3-3 AUTO V15 Automotive Fuel Systems 2
ARCH V40 Architectural Design I 3 AUTO V15LA-V15LB Automotive Fuel Systems
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Laboratories A & B 1-1
Select two (2) of the following courses: AUTO V16 Automotive Emissions
ARCH V11/CT V20/ Control Systems 2
DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: AUTO V16LA-V16LB Automotive Emission Control
Architectural/Construction 3 Systems Laboratories A & B 1-1
ARCH V12/CT V12 Advanced Blueprint Reading: AUTO V17 Automotive Driveability Diagnostics
Commercial/Industrial 3 and Repair 2
ARCH V24 Advanced Operations of AutoCAD 2 AUTO V17LA-V17LB Automotive Driveability Diagnostics
ARCH V33 Computer Applications in Architecture 3 & Repair Laboratories A & B 1-1
ARCH V41 Architectural Design II 3 AUTO V18-V18L Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning
ARCH V58/CT V58 International Residential Code 3 & Laboratory 1-1
ARCH V59/CT V59 International Building Code 3 AUTO V20 Automotive Engine Repair 3
ARCH V60/CT V60 Simplified Engineering for Building AUTO V20LA-V20LB Automotive Engine Repair
Construction 3 Laboratories A & B 2-1
ARCH V64/CT V64 Building Construction: AUTO V22 Automotive Transmission and
Materials and Methods 3 Drive Line 3
ARCH V75/CT V75 Introduction to Electrical, Plumbing AUTO V22LA-V22LB Automotive Transmission & Drive
and Mechanical Systems 3 Line Laboratories A & B 2-1
May select two (2) units from the following courses as part AUTO V26 Automotive Brakes Service and
of the two courses additionally required: Repair 2
ARCH V95 or V96 Architecture Internship I & II 1-4/1-4 AUTO V26LA-V26LB Automotive Brakes Service &
29-30 Repair Laboratories A & B 1-1
AUTO V28 Automotive Suspension Systems 2
AUTO V28LA Automotive Suspensions Laboratory 1
AUTO V28LB Automotive Alignment Laboratory 1
Ventura College S.H.P.E. and M.E.S.A. students
construct a tower of Hershy bars at the Chocolate Festival
Recommended courses: WEL V01.
Completion of these courses satisfies the requirements of the Toyota
Technical Education Network (T-TEN) curriculum required of program
participants. See the automotive department or counselor for further
information regarding the T-TEN Program.
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BIOL V18 Human Heredity 3
BIOL V30 Introduction to Biotechnology and
Molecular Biology 3
CHEM V20-V20L Elementary Chemistry & Laboratory 4-1
CHEM V21-V21L Introduction to Organic and
Biochemistry & Laboratory 3-2
MATH V44 Elementary Statistics 4
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete all
courses listed:
BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION:
BIOL V31 Introduction to Methods of
Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 4
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION:
AG V03 Plant Biology 3
BIOL V32 Introduction to Methods of Plant
Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 2
24-25
Recommended courses: BIOL V01, V01L; MICR V01; PHIL V02.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
BIOTECHNICIAN
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BIOL V18 Human Heredity 3
BIOL V30 Introduction to Biotechnology and
Molecular Biology 3
BIOL V31 Introduction to Methods of
Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 4
BIOL V60A Biotechnology Industry Skills I 1
CHEM V21-V21L Introduction to Organic and
Biochemistry & Laboratory 3-2
16
Recommended courses: MATH V01 or V11A, V11B; MICR V01.
BUSINESS
General
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3
BUS V31/SUP V94 Organization and Management 3
BUS V34 Exercise in Management
Decision Making 3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
Business 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following sequences:
BUS V01A-V01B Financial Accounting and
Managerial Accounting 4-4
BUS V03-V01A Introduction to Accounting &
Financial Accounting 3-4
BUS V07A-V07B Business Calculations
Using a Calculator & Excel 2.5-2.5
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a
Calculator 2.5
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and
Windows 2
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V32/SUP V93 Human Resource Management 3
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
BUS V45 Business Communications 3
Select at least one (1) unit from the following courses:
BIS V44A-V44B Microsoft Word I & II 1-2/1-2
BIS V47A Microsoft Access I 2
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and
Windows 2
BIS V71A Introduction to the Internet, the Web,
and e-mail 1
BIS V71B Using the Web for Research 1
BIS V71C Creating a Web Page 1
BIS V77A Introduction to Microsoft Access I 1
26-30.5
Recommended courses: BUS V39; ECON V01A, V01B; JOUR V22; PSY
V01; SPCH V01.
Working on final graphic design project
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
COMPUTERIZED OFFICE MICROCOMPUTERS: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
(Awarded by the Department) (Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units REQUIRED COURSES: LEVELS I & II Units
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a Calculator 2.5 BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications inBUS V18B Word Processing Language Skills: Business 3
Proofreading .5 BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2
BIS V44A-V44B Microsoft Word I & II 1-2/1-2 BIS V70 Introduction to ComputersBIS V56A-V56B Microsoft Powerpoint I & II 1-1 and Windows 2
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and Windows 2 BIS V71A Introduction to the Internet, the Web,
BIS V71A Introduction to the Internet, the Web, and e-mail 1
and e-mail 1 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select additional units from the following courses to bringSelect one (1) of the following groups and complete all total to 12 units for Level I certificate or 16 units for Level
courses listed: II certificate:
GROUP A BUS V07A Business Calculations Using aBUS V07B Business Calculations Using Excel 2.5 Calculator 2.5
GROUP B BUS V08 Computerized Accounting 3
BIS V76A-V76B Microsoft Excel for Windows I & II 1-1 BIS V44B Microsoft Word II 1-2
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all BIS V47A Microsoft Access I 2
courses listed: BIS V56A-V56B Microsoft Powerpoint I & II 1-1
GROUP A BIS V71B Using the Web for Research 1
BIS V47A Microsoft Access I 2 BIS V71C Creating a Web Page 1
GROUP B May select one (1) of the following groups and complete allBIS V77A-V77B Introduction to Microsoft Access I & II 1-1 courses listed as part of the additionally required courses to
14-16.5 total 12 or 16 units:
GROUP A
BUS V07B Business Calculations Using Excel 2.5
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GROUP B
BIS V76A-V76B Microsoft Excel for Windows I & II 1-1
May select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed as part of the additionally required courses to
total 12 or 16 units:
GROUP A
BIS V47B Microsoft Access II 2
GROUP B
BIS V77A-V77B Introduction to Microsoft Access I & II 1-1
12-16
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Transfer requirements may differ. Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units REQUIRED CORE COURSES: Units
BUS V31/SUP V94 Organization and Management 3 CD V24 Child Nutrition, Health and Safety 3
BUS V38/CD V38 Small Business Management 3 CD V61 Child, Family and Community 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: CD V62 Introduction to Early Childhood
Select one (1) of the following sequences: Programs and Curricula 3
BUS V01A-V01B Financial Accounting & HEC V23 Child Growth and Development 3
Managerial Accounting 4-4 REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM COURSES:
BUS V03-V01A Introduction to Accounting & CD V11 Language Arts and Literacy
Financial Accounting 3-4 Experiences for Young Children 1.5
BUS V07A-V07B Business Calculations Using a CD V13 Social Studies Experiences for
Calculator & Excel 2.5-2.5 Young Children 1.5
Select one (1) of the following courses: CD V14 Creative Arts Experiences
BUS V33 Business Law 3 for Young Children 1.5
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3 CD V16 Behavior and Classroom
Management in Child Development 1.5
Select four (4) of the following courses: CD V17 Family and Parent Involvement inBUS V30 Introduction to Business 3 Child Development 1.5BUS V32/SUP V93 Human Resource Management 3 CD V18 Special Needs Children 1.5
BUS V34 Exercise in Management CD V19 Math and Science in Early
Decision Making 3 Childhood 3
BUS V40/SUP V96 Organizational Behavior 3 REQUIRED DIRECTED TEACHING COURSE:
BUS V41 Introduction to Total Quality CD V64 Field Experiences In Child
Management 3 Development 4
BUS V43 Introduction to International Business 3
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3 28
BUS V45 Business Communications 3 Recommended courses: ART V11A; BUS V11; CD V26, V28, V65;
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in HEC V22; SPCH V01.
Business 3 California State Child Development permits are awarded at six differentSelect at least one (1) unit from the following courses: levels. These are: assistant, associate teacher, teacher, master teacher,
BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2 site supervisor, and program director. See CD department or counselor
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and for further information.
Windows 2
BIS V71A Introduction to the Internet, the Web,
and e-mail 1
BIS V71B Using the Web for Research 1
BIS V71C Creating a Web Page 1
BIS V76A-V76B Microsoft Excel for Windows I & II 1-1
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Recommended courses: BUS V02, V40, V43, V44; ECON V01A; MATH
V50; SUP V81, V90, V96.
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COMMERCIAL ART COMPUTER SCIENCE
Transfer requirements may differ. Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional CS V11 Programming Fundamentals 3
Design 3 CS V13 Object-Oriented Programming 3
ART V11B Color and Design: Color Theory CS V15 Data Structures and Algorithms 3
and Practice 3 CS V17/MATH V52 Discrete Structures 3
ART V12A Drawing and Composition I 3 CS V19 Computer Architecture and Organization 3
ART V28A-V28B Graphic Communications I & II 3-3 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
ART V29A-V29B Commercial Illustration and Select two (2) courses from any of the following courses in
Layout I & II 3-3 addition to the option selected: 6-8
ART V71-V72 Computer Graphics and Design I & II 3-3 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
PHOT V01 Beginning Photography 3 Select one (1) of the following options and complete all
courses listed:
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
BIOINFORMATICS OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History of BIOL V30 Introduction to Biotechnology and
Molecular Biology 3
Western Art I & II 3-3
Select one (1) of the following courses: MM V66 Professional Web Page Development 3
MM V82 Vector-Based Animation 3
ART V13A Life Drawing I 3
C OPTION:
ART V49 Commercial Art Portfolio
Development 3 CS V82 UNIX Systems Programming 3
ART V73/PHOTO V73 Digital Imaging 3 MATH V57 Beginning C 3
C++ OPTION:
ART V74A-V74B Digital Painting I & II 3-3 MATH V55 Beginning C++ 3
36 CS V32 Intermediate C++ 3
Recommended courses: ART V06, V12B, V13B, V13C, V18A, V18B, CS V34 Advanced C++ 3
V28C, V29C, V32A, V37A, V43A, V44A, V46A, V46B, V48, V75; FDM JAVA OPTION:
V18A, V18B; IDS V74A, V74B; PHOT V02, V04A. CS V40 Beginning Java 3
CS V42 Intermediate Java 3
CS V44 Advanced Java 3
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MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING FOR GAMING OPTION:
MATH V55 Beginning C++ 3
CS V32 Intermediate C++ 3
MM V61 Introduction to 3D Animation and
Modeling for Multimedia 3
VISUAL BASIC OPTION:
CS V20 Beginning Visual Basic 3
CS V22 Intermediate Visual Basic 3
CS V24 Advanced Visual Basic 3
WEB PROGRAMMING OPTION:
MM V63 Multimedia Programming: 3D
Graphics and Animation with C++ 4
MM V64 Multimedia and 3D Web Development 4
MM V66 Professional Web Page Development 3
Recommended courses: MATH V21A, V21B; PHYS V04-V04L, V05-V05L.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Building Inspection Option
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CT V59/ARCH V59 International Building Code 3
CT V66 National Electrical Code 3
CT V71 Uniform Plumbing Code 3
CT V72 Uniform Mechanical Code 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select six (6) of the following courses:
CT V12/ARCH V12 Advanced Blueprint Reading:
Commercial/Industrial 3
CT V20/ARCH V11/
DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: Architectural/
Construction 3
CT V40 ICBO Building Code Certification
Preparation 2
CT V41 IAPMO Plumbing Code
Certification Preparation 2
CT V42 IAPMO Mechanical Code Certification
Preparation 2
CT V43 Electrical Code Certification Preparation 2
CT V45 ICBO Plans Examiner Certification
Preparation 2
CT V46 Building Permit Technician 2
CT V47/CJ V47 Building and Zoning Code Enforcement 3
CT V58/ARCH V58 International Residential Code 3
CT V60/ARCH V60 Simplified Engineering for Building
Construction 3
CT V61 Public Works Construction 3
CT V62 Structural Masonry Construction 3
CT V63 Reinforced Concrete Construction 3
CT V65/WEL V65 Structural Steel and Welding
Construction 3
CT V67/ARCH V67 Building Accessibility Regulations 2
CT V69 California Energy Regulations 2
May select three (3) units from the following courses as part
of the six (6) courses additionally required:
CT V95-V96 Construction Technology
Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Construction Management Option
Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CT V20/ARCH V11/
DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: Architectural/
Construction 3
CT V64/ARCH V64 Building Construction: Materials and
Methods 3
CT V75/ARCH V75 Introduction to Electrical, Plumbing and
Mechanical Systems 3
CT V77 Construction Business Management 3
CT V79 Construction Estimating 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select five (5) of the following courses:
ARCH V31 Architectural Practice I 3
BUS V03 Introduction to Accounting 3
BUS V31/SUP V94 Organization and Management 3
BUS V38/ CD V38 Small Business Management 3
CT V12/ARCH V12 Advanced Blueprint Reading:
Commercial/Industrial 3
CT V30 Woodworking 3
CT V37 Landscape Construction 3
CT V50 Construction Contractor License
Preparation 3
CT V52 Property Inspection 2
CT V58/ARCH V58 International Residential Code 3
CT V59/ARCH V59 International Building Code 3
CT V76 Construction Job Site Management 3
CT V80 Computer Applications for Contractors 2
ENGR V05A Plane Surveying 3
SUP V90 Elements of Supervision 3
May select one (1) of the following courses as part of the
five (5) courses additionally required:
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
May select three (3) units from the following courses as part
of the five (5) courses additionally required:
CT V95-V96 Construction Technology
Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
28-30
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
Academic Option Electronic Drafting and Manufacturing Option
Transfer requirements may differ. Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org See counselor or consult www.assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CJ V01 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 DRFT V04/MT V04 Measurements and Computations 3
CJ V02 Concepts of Criminal Law 3 DRFT V05A/
CJ V03 Community Relations and Diversity 3 ARCH V23 Introduction to AutoCAD 2
CJ V05 Criminal Procedures 3 DRFT V05B Advanced Operations of AutoCAD 2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: DRFT V10A-V10B Electronic Drafting I & II 3-3
Select nine (9) units from the following courses: DRFT V14A Technical Illustration I 3
CJ V04 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 DRFT V18 Drafting Projects 3
CJ V06 Criminal Justice Report Writing 3 19CJ V07 Patrol Procedures 3
CJ V08 Criminal Investigation 3 Recommended courses: ENGR V03; ENGL V02; PHYS V01.
CJ V14 Juvenile Law and Procedures in
California 3
CJ V18 Drug Investigation and Enforcement 3 DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
CJ V25 Introduction to Corrections 3 Industrial Design and Manufacturing Option
CJ V27 Introduction to Probation and Parole 3
Transfer requirements may differ.CJ V28 Fundamentals of Criminology 3 See counselor or consult www.assist.org
CJ V29 Legal Aspects of Corrections 3
CJ V30 Victimology 3 REQUIRED COURSES: Units
May select three (3) units from the following courses as DRFT V05A/
part of the nine (9) units additionally required: ARCH V23 Introduction to AutoCAD 2
CJ V90 Directed Studies in Criminal Justice 1-6 DRFT V41 Introduction to Industrial
CJ V95-V96 Criminal Justice Internship I & II 1-4/1-4 Design Graphics 3
DRFT V42 Design Drafting and 3D Solid Modeling 3
21 DRFT V43 Introduction to Solidworks 3
DRFT V44 Rapid Design and Prototyping 3
DRFT V50 Flexible Manufacturing Applications:CRIMINAL JUSTICE Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)/
Academy Option Computer Assisted Machining (CAM) 3
REQUIRED COURSES: Units MT V15 Manufacturing Processes 3
CJ V02 Concepts of Criminal Law 3 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
CJ V05 Criminal Procedures 3 Select three (3) of the following courses:
CJ V80 P.O.S.T. Regular Basic Course 18 DRFT V02A/WEL V02 Blueprint Reading: Manufacturing 3
CJ V81 Orientation for P.O.S.T. RegularDRFT V04/MT V04 Measurements and Computations 3
Basic Course .5-5 DRFT V14A Technical Illustration I 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE: DRFT V18 Drafting Projects 3
Select one (1) of the following courses: MT V02 Applied Machining I 2
CJ V04 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 MT V35 Production Machining and
CJ V14 Juvenile Law and Procedures in Tooling Design Techniques 3
California 3 WEL V01 Introduction to Welding 2
CJ V18 Drug Investigation and Enforcement 3 27-29
CJ V28 Fundamentals of Criminology 3
CJ V30 Victimology 3 Recommended courses: DRFT V02B, V51; IDS V74A, V74B.
27.5-32
Recommended courses for both options: AES V11; BUS V44, V45; CJ
V09, V11, V12A; MATH V50; PHOT V01; PE V32, V33; PSY V15; SOC
V03; SPCH V01; SUP V81.
The Criminal Justice programs are designed to prepare students to
successfully complete the training and testing procedures required to
enter law enforcement and corrections academies, or to work within the
private sector.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Paramedic Studies REQUIRED COURSES: Units
REQUIRED COURSES: Units BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
EMT V01 Emergency Medical Technician 7 BUS V45 Business Communications 3
PM V01 Paramedic Theory 18.5 BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
PM V02 Paramedic Clinical Laboratory 18.5 Business 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE(S): BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all Windows 2
courses listed: BIS V71B Using the Web for Research 1
GROUP A REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
ANAT V01 General Human Anatomy 4 Select two (2) to three (3) units from one of the following
PHSO V01 Introduction to Human Physiology 4 courses:
GROUP B BUS V06 Business Mathematics 3
ANPH V01 Introduction to Human AnatomyBUS V07A Business Calculations Using a
and Physiology 5 Calculator 2.5
BUS V12 Intermediate Keyboarding 1-3
49-52 BIS V47A Microsoft Access I 2
See special program requirements. Select four (4) units from the following courses:
Recommended courses: BUS V27A; BIS V40; ENGL V05; LS; MATH V30, BIS V44A-V44B Microsoft Word I & II 1-2/1-2
V50; PSY V15, V30; SL V10A; SPAN V70. 18-19
Recommended courses: BUS V07B; BIS V47B, V71C; SPCH V01.
ENGINEERING
Transfer requirements may differ.
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
Transfer requirements may differ.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units See counselor or consult www.assist.org
CHEM V01A-V01AL General Chemistry I & Laboratory 3-2
ENGR V01 Introduction to Engineering 1 REQUIRED COURSES: Units
MATH V21A-V21B Calculus with Analytic Geometry I & II 5-5 ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
MATH V21C Multivariable Calculus 5 Design 3
PHYS V04-V04L Mechanics & Laboratory 4-1 FDM V10 Fashion Industry and Marketing 3
PHYS V05-V05L Electricity and Magnetism & Laboratory 4-1 FDM V17/ART V17 Creating the Fashion Image:
PHYS V06-V06L Optics, Heat and Modern Physics & Fashion Promotion 3
Laboratory 4-1 HEC V15 Textiles 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: HEC V18 Fashion Analysis 3
Select one (1) of the following courses: THA V20 Costume Design and History 3
ENGR V02 Engineering Graphics 2 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
ENGR V03 Descriptive Geometry 2 Select one (1) of the following courses:
Select two (2) of the following courses: HEC V12A-V12B Clothing Construction I & II 3-2
ENGR V05A Plane Surveying 3 HEC V13A Advanced Sewing Techniques 2
ENGR V12 Engineering Statics 3 HEC V13B Tailoring 2
ENGR V16-V16L Electronic Circuits and Devices &HEC V17 Knit Fabrics 2
Laboratory 3-1 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
ENGR V18 Engineering Materials 3 Select one (1) of the following options and complete two (2)
Select one (1) of the following programming languages: courses:
CS V40 Beginning Java 3 DESIGN OPTION:
CS V86 FORTRAN Programming 3 FDM V18A/ART V18A Figure Illustration I 3
MATH V57 Beginning C 3 HEC V16 Flat Pattern Design 2-3
HEC V95-V96 Home Economics Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
47-48 MERCHANDISING OPTION:
Recommended courses: CHEM V01B-V01BL; ENGR V05B; MATH V24 BUS V06 Business Mathematics 3
(any or all of these courses may be required by some transfer institutions). HEC V95-V96 Home Economics Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
Recommended courses: ART V12A, V18B, V28A, V28B; BUS V03, V30,
V38; CD V38; FDM V18B; MATH V50.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY..+
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Basic Competency Transfer requirements may differ.
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units REQUIRED COURSES: Units
GEOG V22 Fundamentals of Mapping andBUS V27A Beginning Medical Terminology 3
Geographic Information Systems 3 BUS V31/SUP V94 Organization and Management 3
GEOG V26 Introduction to Geographic InformationHIT 101* Introduction to Health Information
Systems Software 2 Management 3
GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)HIT 102* Legal Aspects of Health Care 2
Applications: Project Development 1.5 HIT 200* Clinical Classification Systems–
CM Coding 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE(S): HIT 204* Basic Pathophysiology 3
Select one and one-half (1.5) units from the following HIT 210* Clinical Classification Systems–
courses: CPT Coding 3
GEOG V24 Introduction to Global PositioningHIT 220* Statistical Applications in Health Care 2
Systems (GPS) .5 HIT 230* Alternative Delivery Systems 2
GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)HIT 240* Clinical Quality Assessment Improvement 3
Applications: Project Development 1.5 HIT 255* Medical Insurance and Reimbursement 4
GEOG V90 Directed Studies in GeographyHIT 265* HIM Computer Applications 2
(with GIS Topic) .5-6 HIT 275* Professional Directed Practice 3
8 NS V07 Pharmacology 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in Business 3
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) BIS V42 Microsoft Software Survey in the Office 3
Agricultural Applications COMAP 101* Microsoft Office 4
(Awarded by the Department) Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
REQUIRED COURSES: Units courses listed:
GEOG V22 Fundamentals of Mapping and GROUP A
Geographic Information Systems 3 ANAT V01 General Human Anatomy 4
GEOG V24 Introduction to Global Positioning PHSO V01 Introduction to Human Physiology 4
Systems (GPS) .5 GROUP B
GEOG V26 Introduction to Geographic Information BIOMD 146* Human Form and Function 3
Systems Software 2 45-51
GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Applications: Project Development 1.5 See special program requirements.
• No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: + Regional program conducted with Santa Barbara City College.
Select one-half (.5) unit from the following course: * Santa Barbara City College distance education course.
GEOG V90 Directed Studies in Geography
(with Agricultural GIS Topic) .5-6
Select two (2) units from the following courses: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
GEOG V90 Directed Studies in Geography HEALTH SCIENCES ADMINISTRATION
(in GIS/GPS Field Data Collection) .5-6 (Awarded by the Department)
GEOG V95/V96 Geography Internship I & II
(in GIS/GPS Field Data Collection) 1-4/1-4 REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V03 Introduction to Accounting 3
9.5 BUS V32/SUP V93 Human Resource Management 3
BUS V34 Exercise in Management Decision
Making 3
BUS V40/SUP V96 Organizational Behavior 3
BUS V41 Introduction to Total Quality
Management 3
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HOME ECONOMICS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Transfer requirements may differ. CNC MACHINE OPERATOR
See counselor or consult www.assist.org (Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional MT V05-V06-V07 CNC Machining I & II & III 2-2-2
Design 3 MT V08 CNC Program Editing 2
CD V24 Child Nutrition, Health and Safety 3 MT V35 Production Machining and Tooling
HEC V10 Nutrition 3 Design Techniques 3
HEC V18 Fashion Analysis 3 DRFT V41 Introduction to Industrial
HEC V22 Marriage and Family Life 3 Design Graphics 3
HEC V23 Child Growth and Development 3 DRFT V50 Flexible Manufacturing Applications:
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)/
Select one (1) of the following courses: Computer Assisted Machining (CAM) 3
HEC V05A Introduction to Interior Design 3 17
HEC V15 Textiles 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HEC V12A-V12B Clothing Construction I & II 3-2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONHEC V13A Advanced Sewing Techniques 2 MECHANICAL INSPECTION
HEC V13B Tailoring 2 (Awarded by the Department)
HEC V17 Knit Fabrics 2
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
23-24 DRFT V02A/WEL V02 Blueprint Reading: Manufacturing 3
Recommended course: CD V61. MT V02-V03 Applied Machining I & II 2-2
MT V04/DRFT V04 Measurements and Computations 3
MT V09 Geometric Dimensioning and
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Tolerancing 3
INTERIOR DESIGN MT V10 Quality Control and Mechanical
(Awarded by the Department) Inspection 2
Transfer requirements may differ. MT V11 Dimensional Metrology 2
See counselor or consult www.assist.org 17
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
HEC V05A Introduction to Interior Design 3
HEC V05B Applied Principles of Interior Design 3 MEDICAL ASSISTANT
HEC V07 History of Environmental Arts 3 REQUIRED COURSES: Units
HEC V15 Textiles 3 BUS V26A-V26B Medical Transcription I & II 3-2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: BUS V27A Beginning Medical Terminology 3
Select four and one-half (4.5) units from the following BUS V27B Advanced Medical Terminology 3
courses: BUS V29 Medical Insurance 3
ARCH V11/CT V20/ BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: Architectural/REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Construction 3 Select one (1) of the following courses:
HEC V30 Space Planning: Interiors 1.5 BUS V06 Business Mathematics 3
HEC V31 Lighting Design 1.5 BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
HEC V32 Kitchen and Bath Design 1.5 Business 3
16.5 Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V12 Intermediate Keyboarding 1-3
Recommended courses: ARCH V10, V21, V23, V40; ART V11B; BUS
BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2
V38; CD V38; DRFT V05A. Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V28A Medical Office Procedures: Front Office 3
BUS V28B Medical Office Procedures: Back Office 3
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Program not offered 2006-07. Contact Scot Rabe at
654-6494 or srabe@vcccd.net for information.
Recommended courses: ANAT V01; ANPH V01; BUS V03, V26C, V45;
BIS V70; MICR V01; PSY V01.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION MULTIMEDIA continued
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION WEB DEVELOPMENT OPTION: Units
(Awarded by the Department) CS V20 Beginning Visual Basic 3
REQUIRED COURSES: Units CS V40 Beginning Java 3
BUS V26A-V26B Medical Transcription I & II 3-2 MM V64 Multimedia and 3D Web Development 4
BUS V27A Beginning Medical Terminology 3 MM V65 Web Site Development 2.5
BUS V27B Advanced Medical Terminology 3 MM V66 Professional Web Page Development 3
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3 27-36
BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2
15-16
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Recommended course: ANPH V01. MULTIMEDIA
(Awarded by the Department)
Program not offered 2006-07.
MULTIMEDIA
Program not offered 2006-07. REQUIRED COURSES: Units
MM V10 Introduction to Multimedia and
Contact Sharla Fell at 654-6400 ext. 2236 for information.
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Multimedia Applications 3
REQUIRED COURSES: Units MM V20 Visual Design for Multimedia 3
MM V10 Introduction to Multimedia andMM V30 Multimedia Design and Production 3
Multimedia Applications 3 MM V40 Video Production and Editing for
MM V20 Visual Design for Multimedia 3 Multimedia 3
MM V30 Multimedia Design and Production 3 MM V50 Business Communications for
MM V40 Video Production and Editing forMultimedia 3
Multimedia 3 15
MM V50 Business Communications for
Multimedia 3
MM V70
MM V72
Multimedia Practicum
Multimedia Portfolio Presentation
2
1
NATURAL RESOURCES
Transfer requirements may differ.
Select one (1) of the following options and complete See counselor or consult www.assist.org
all courses listed: REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ARCHITECTURE OPTION: AG V03 Plant Biology 3
ARCH V23/DRFT 05A Introduction to AutoCAD 2 AG V04 Soil and Water Science 3
ARCH V24 Advanced Operations of AutoCAD 2 AG V45 Tree Management 3
ARCH V31-V32 Architectural Practice I & II 3-3 AG V54 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
DRFT V51 Introduction to 3D Studio Max 2 BIOL V14 Field Biology 3
BUSINESS OPTION: CT V37 Landscape Construction 3
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3 GEOG V01-V01L Elements of Physical Geography &
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in Business 3 Laboratory 3-1
BIS V41 The Internet and the World Wide Web 3 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
GRAPHICS OPTION: Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in Business 3
Design 3 MATH V50 Introduction to Computers and
ART V11B Color and Design: Color Theory and Computer Literacy 3
Practice 3 25
ART V12A Drawing and Composition I 3
ART V71 Computer Graphics and Design I 3
Recommended courses: AG V22; BIOL V10; CJ V03; ECON V01A; GEOL
V07; HED V92; REC V41.
ART V73/PHOT V73 Digital Imaging 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V72 Computer Graphics and Design II 3
ART V74 Digital Painting 3
PROGRAMMING OPTION:
CS V20 Beginning Visual Basic 3
CS V32 Intermediate C++ 3
CS V40 Beginning Java 3
MATH V55 Beginning C++ 3
MM V63 Multimedia Programming: 3D Graphics
and Animation with C++ 4
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NURSING..• PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Transfer requirements may differ. Engineering Technology
See counselor or consult www.assist.org Transfer requirements may differ.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units See counselor or consult www.assist.org
ANAT V01 General Human Anatomy 4 REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ENGL V01A English Composition 5 CHEM V01A-V01AL General Chemistry I & Laboratory 3-2
MICR V01 General Microbiology 4 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
NS V10+ Introduction to Professional Nursing 10 Select one (1) of the following courses:
NS V20-V30-V40 The Nursing Process Applied to the ARCH V60/CT V60 Simplified Engineering for
Client with Health Care Building Construction 3
Deviations I & II & III 11-10.5-10.5 ENGR V05A Plane Surveying 3
PHSO V01 Introduction to Human Physiology 4 ENGR V12 Engineering Statics 3
PSY V01 Introduction to Psychology 3 ENGR V16-V16L Engineering Circuits and Devices &
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Laboratory 3-1
Select one (1) of the following courses: ENGR V18 Engineering Materials 3
AES V11/SOC V03 Racial and Ethnic Group Relations 3 Select one (1) of the following courses:
ANTH V02 Cultural Anthropology 3 MATH V04 College Algebra 3
SOC V01 Introduction to Sociology 3 MATH V20 Precalculus Mathematics 5
SOC V02 Social Problems 3 Select one (1) of the following courses:
Select one (1) of the following courses: MATH V05 Plane Trigonometry 3
HEC V24 Human Development 3 MATH V21A Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
PSY V05 Introduction to Developmental Select one (1) of the following groups and complete both
Psychology 3 courses:
Select one (1) of the following courses: GROUP A
SPCH V01 Introduction to Speech Communication 3 ARCH V23/DRFT V05A Introduction to AutoCAD 2
SPCH V10 Critical Thinking in Oral Communication:DRFT V03 Drafting Fundamentals 3
Argumentation and Debate 3 GROUP B
71 ENGR V02 Engineering Graphics 2
ENGR V03 Descriptive Geometry 2
See special program requirements. Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
• No Certificate of Achievement awarded. courses listed:
• Eligible candidates may petition the Health Science Division for GROUP A
advanced standing. PHYS V02A-V02AL General Physics I & Laboratory 4-1
Highly recommended courses: Although not required, it is strongly PHYS V02B-V02BL General Physics II & Laboratory 4-1
recommended that the following courses be taken prior to admission into GROUP B
the ADN program: MATH V30; NS V07, V75. PHYS V03A-V03AL General Physics I: Calculus-Based &
Laboratory 4-1
PHYS V03B-V03BL General Physics II: Calculus-Based &
Laboratory 4-1
2006 Nursing Graduates
GROUP C
PHYS V04-V04L Mechanics & Laboratory 4-1
Recommended courses: CS V86; ENGL V01A; MATH V21A; PHYS V05V05L.
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SUPERVISION WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Transfer requirements may differ. REQUIRED COURSES: Units
See counselor or consult www.assist.org WEL V01 Introduction to Welding 2
REQUIRED COURSES: Units WEL V02/DRFT V02A Blueprint Reading: Manufacturing 3
SUP V90 Elements of Supervision 3 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
SUP V93/BUS V32 Human Resource Management 3 Select one (1) of the following courses:
SUP V94/BUS V31 Organization and Management 3 DRFT V04/MT V04 Measurements and Computations 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: MATH V01 Elementary Algebra 5
Select nine (9) units from the following courses: MATH V11B Elementary Algebra: Second Half 3
BUS V34 Exercise in Management Decision Select six (6) units from the following courses:
Making 3 MT V15 Manufacturing Processes 3
BUS V41 Introduction to Total Quality WEL V20 Advanced Welding Applications 4
Management 3 WEL V27/ART V27 Metal Art Sculpture 3
BUS V45 Business Communications 3 WEL V65/CT V65 Structural Steel and WeldingSUP V81/BUS V44 Business English 3 Construction 3
SUP V96/BUS V40 Organizational Behavior 3 WEL V95-V96 Welding Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
18 Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed:
Recommended course: BUS V06. GROUP A
WEL V03 Arc and MIG Welding 8
GROUP B
WATER SCIENCE WEL V13A-V13B Arc and MIG Welding I & II 4-4
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
Transfer requirements may differ. courses listed:
See counselor or consult www.assist.org
GROUP A
REQUIRED COURSES: Units WEL V04 TIG and Flux Core Welding 8
WS V10 Basic Water and Wastewater Systems 3 GROUP B
WS V15 Water Systems Instrumentation andWEL V14A-V14B TIG and Flux Core Welding I & II 4-4
Controls 3
WS V16 Water Quality Protection and30-32
Cross-Connection Control 3 Recommended courses: ARCH V11; CT V20; DRFT V02B; ENGL V02;
WS V17 Water and Wastewater Hydraulics 3 PHYS V01.
WS V18 Motors and Pumps Maintenance and
Operation 3
WS V21 Water Chemistry and Bacteriology 4
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
SUP V90 Elements of Supervision 3
WS V25 Water and Wastewater Management 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete all
courses listed:
WASTEWATER OPTION:
WS V12 Wastewater Treatment 3
WS V13 Wastewater Collection 3
WATER OPTION:
WS V11 Water Treatment 3
WS V14 Water Distribution 3
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Recommended courses: ARCH V11; CHEM V20; CT V20; DRFT V02A,
V02B; ENGL V02; MATH V01 or V11A, V11B; PHYS V01; WEL V02.
Barbeque made by VC welding class
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SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS
The requirements, procedures, application dates, and program
offerings for all Health Science programs are subject to change.
It is the responsibility of each student to seek up-to-date information.
It is also the responsibility of any student interested in the nursing
program to make a scheduled appointment as soon as possible
with a nursing counselor.
NURSING
Procedures for Applying
Applications will be accepted three times yearly. Admission is
subject to available openings. The Associate Degree Nursing
(ADN) program is impacted and generally has a waiting list.
Application deadlines are October 1; March 1; and July 1. All
applicants must submit: 1) Application to the ADN program; 2) All
required official transcripts; and 3) Application to the College (new
students only).
November 1; April 1; and August 1 — Names of academically
eligible students will be sent to the School of Nursing for processing.
To be included in the November 1 applicant pool, all application
materials must be submitted by October 1; to be included in the
April 1 applicant pool, all application materials must be submitted
by March 1; to be included in the August 1 applicant pool, all
application materials must be submitted by July 1.
October 15 and March 15 — Notification of accepted candidates
will be made.
Qualifying Requirements
1. One of the following must be completed before applying to the
program:
a. High school graduation and GPA of 2.5; or,
b. General Education Development (GED) with a score of
45 and a minimum of 12 semester units of completed
college coursework with a 2.5 GPA; or,
c. High school graduate with less than a 2.5 GPA and a
minimum of 12 semester units of completed college
coursework with a GPA of 2.5; or,
d. Equivalent consistent with Board of Registered Nursing
requirement (see nursing counselor for details).
2. All of the following must be completed:
a. All official high school and college transcripts must be
on file at Ventura College by October 1, March 1 or July
1 to be considered.
b. Application to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
program must be on file with the counseling office at
Ventura College by October 1, March 1 or July 1 to be
considered.
c. An application to the College must also be filed for the
appropriate semester.
d. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check with the
transcript clerk in the Office of Admissions and Records
to see that his/her official transcripts are on file at
Ventura College.
3. All of the following must be completed before applying to
the program. Ventura College courses, listed with Moorpark
(MC) and Oxnard (OC) Colleges’ equivalent courses, are:
a. Anatomy: college anatomy with laboratory (4 semester
units), with a minimum grade of C: ANAT V01 (ANAT
M01–MC; ANAT R100-R100L –OC).
b. Chemistry - one year of high school or one semester of
college chemistry with laboratory, with minimum
grades of C: CHEM V01A-V01AL or CHEM V20-V20L or
CHEM V30-V30L (CHEM M01A or M12–MC; CHEM
R110 or R120–OC).
c. Math - satisfactory score on Ventura College elementary
algebra placement test or completion of introductory college
math course, with a minimum grade of C: MATH V01 or
MATH V30 or both MATH V11A & V11B (MATH M01–MC;
MATH RO11–OC).
d. Microbiology - college bacteriology/microbiology with
laboratory (4 semester units), with a minimum grade of C:
MICR V01; (MICR M01–MC; MICR R100-R100L–OC).
e. Physiology - college physiology with laboratory (4 semester
units), with a minimum grade of C: PHSO V01 (PHSO
M01–MC; PHSO R100-R100L–OC).
f. GPA in the core biological sciences must be 2.5. This
includes anatomy, microbiology, and physiology. There
may be no more than one repeat or withdrawal in any of the
core biological science courses.
4. The following must be completed before entering the Nursing
program:
a. CNA: current certification as a nursing assistant (CNA) in
California or equivalent.
b. Growth and development across the lifespan: HEC V24 or
PSY V05 (PSY M07–MC; CD R102–OC).
The Ventura College Nursing Program has adopted a prerequisite
system based on a formula that takes into consideration overall
GPA, GPA in the core biological sciences (anatomy, microbiology,
physiology), number of repeats in the core biological sciences and
English GPA. The composite of these factors generates a cut score
which will need to be obtained to be admitted into the Nursing
Program. The program is in the process of determining the cut
score and it will be published on the Ventura College Nursing Web
site at www.venturacollege.edu/programs with implementation
in Fall 2006. Please check with your nursing counselor for the
most current information.
Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic
probation) to be eligible for application to the Associate Degree
Nursing (ADN) program at Ventura College. Additional courses
required for those enrolled in the ADN program are listed below.
With the exception of human development, students may complete
these additional courses before or after acceptance into the ADN
program. The School of Nursing recommends that students
complete as many courses as possible before acceptance. These
Ventura College courses, listed with the Moorpark (MC) and
Oxnard (OC) Colleges’ equivalents, are: a. ANTH V02 or SOC V01
or V02 or V03 or AES V11 (ANTH M02 or SOC M01 or M01H or
M02 or M08–MC; ANTH R102 or SOC R101 or R102 or R103–
OC); b. PSY V01 (PSY M01–MC; PSY R101–OC); c. ENGL V01A
(ENGL V02A or V03A not acceptable) (ENGL M01A or MO1AH–
MC; ENGL R101–OC); d. SPCH V01 or V10 (SPCH M01 or M02
or M07–MC; SPCH R101 or R102 or R107–OC); and from the
approved general education course list. e. American history and
institutions (three units); f. Humanities (six units); and g. Health/
physical education (one course). All applicants must contact the
nursing counselor for specific admission information regarding
the ADN program.
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Admission Process
Each qualified applicant will be assigned a number by the use
of a random number drawing. The class will be selected on the
basis of available openings in the order determined by the random
numbers assigned to each applicant in each applicant pool. Each
qualified applicant, when selected, must decide either to enter the
class, remove his/her name from the eligibility list or request a
deferment. Applicants may defer entry one time only. Those
qualified applicants who are not selected due to limited openings
may retain their names (in the order assigned by random draw) on
a waiting list. These applicants then have priority for admission to
the next class selected. Students who choose not to enter when
selected or after a deferment must reapply and receive a new
random number assignment.
After students have been selected by the above procedure, a
physical examination must be passed prior to entry into the
program. This exam must be consistent with the policies of the
teaching hospitals or agencies to which they are assigned for
clinical experience. Physical exams may be scheduled with a
private physician or through the Student Health and Psychological
Services utilizing the forms provided by the School of Nursing. The
examination must demonstrate that the student is physically fit,
free from communicable diseases and immune to rubella, rubeola,
and varicella. Completion of the hepatitis B vaccine series is
required.
All students admitted to a health science program are expected
to maintain the highest personal standards of conduct consistent
with the professional standards as perceived by the School of
Nursing faculty and professional personnel in the agencies used
as extended campus sites. Any information indicating that such
standards are not maintained is subject to review by members of
the School of Nursing faculty and may result in a recommendation
to the College for dismissal from the program.
Evidence of physical and emotional fitness upon admission and
throughout the program is expected and is subject to medical
opinion of the college physician and to medical opinion or policy
of hospitals or agencies which are used as extended campus sites
for assigned educational experience. Students should refer to the
Functional Abilities outlined in the School of Nursing Student
Handbook for details. Current certification as a CPR health care
provider or professional rescuer is an additional requirement.
Students in the associate degree nursing program are required
to undergo criminal background checks prior to participating in
clinical experiences. The cost of a background check is
approximately $70.00 and must be borne by the student.
Background checks for admission to the ADN program involve a
seven year search. Misdemeanors and/or felonies may result in a
student’s inability to be assigned to a clinical agency for patient
care experiences. This will necessitate dismissal from the program.
Please be aware that conviction of a felony may prohibit you
from being licensed as a registered nurse. Each case is reviewed
and adjudicated by the Board of Registered Nursing. The Board
considers the nature and severity of the offense, additional
subsequent acts, recency of acts or crimes, compliance with
sanctions, and evidence of rehabilitation. For further information,
contact the program director in the School of Nursing. Contact
with the Board of Registered Nursing to discuss previous convictions
may be initiated before entry into the program and this will be
recommended in certain cases.
Associate Degree Curriculum
The associate degree program in nursing is intended to develop
the necessary knowledge and skills basic to the functions of
registered nurses in the direct care of clients. Many of the courses
assigned to this curriculum are transfer courses and articulation
is possible with the baccalaureate programs in nursing at the
California State University campuses. The courses may be applied
as a foundation for advanced work at the discretion of the
accepting institution. Courses are taken on campus concurrently
with supervised clinical experience in selected hospitals and
agencies, constituting a nursing science practicum or laboratory
experience. Although each course merits a letter grade, the
laboratory experience is based on pass-fail and it is necessary to
pass the laboratory section of the course in order to proceed in
nursing. Failure in the laboratory portion of nursing courses
constitutes an "F" in the course.
For successful completion of the program, a minimum grade of
C is mandatory in all courses required for the nursing major.
These include courses outside the discipline of nursing but
required for the major, such as anatomy, microbiology, etc. The
student must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to continue in the
program.
Courses are taken on campus concurrent with supervised
clinical laboratory experience in selected hospitals and agencies
which serve as extended campus sites. Each student is responsible
for his/her own transportation to the extended campus sites, some
of which are a distance from the College.
The nursing program is accredited by the California State Board
of Registered Nursing. To be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN
examination leading to licensure as a registered nurse, the student
must have fulfilled all requirements as defined by the California
State Board of Registered Nursing. Students who choose not to
complete the degree requirements are eligible to take the NCLEXRN
licensing examination after completion of content required for
licensure. Please contact the ADN program director for additional
information.
30-Unit Option
To be eligible for this option, a student must be a vocational
nurse who is licensed to practice in California. Interested candidates
should contact the nursing counselor for an individual evaluation
of eligibility. Individuals who become licensed as registered
nurses using this option may not be eligible for licensure in states
other than California. Students pursuing this option must complete
NS V31 and V41 instead of NS V30 and NS V40. All career ladder
programs are on a space available basis.
ADN Regional Collaborative
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Regional Collaborative is
a partnership between five colleges—Ventura College (VC), College
of the Canyons (COC), Glendale Community College (GCC), Los
Angeles Pierce College (LAPC), and Los Angeles Valley College
(LAVC)—and eight clinical agencies which provide the first year
of nursing courses leading to an associate degree in nursing.
Students are admitted from existing waiting lists of the five
colleges to teleconferenced theory courses at VC, COC, or GCC.
Clinical assignments may be provided at any hospital.
Students on existing waiting lists at the five participating colleges
will be notified by mail of the opportunity to participate in the
collaborative option (CO) program and will need to submit a
separate application. A student who chooses not to participate in
the CO will retain his/her position on the waiting list.
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Students in the CO will complete the first and second semesters
at either VC, COC, or GCC then return to their home schools to
complete the third and fourth semester courses. All CO students
will complete specific third and fourth semester courses. Students
completing the ADN program at Ventura College will also be
required to complete all GE required for the traditional Ventura
College nursing program. Please see a nursing counselor for
specific details.
Transfer and Advanced Placement
Transfer students may be accepted as space permits and credit
for nursing courses taken at another institution will be evaluated
on an individual basis. The School of Nursing also provides
opportunities for licensed vocational nurses to advance on the
career ladder with vertical mobility providing education leading to
eligibility for registered nurse licensure. To be eligible for this
program, a candidate must be an LVN who is currently licensed
in California. Interested candidates should contact the nursing
counselor for transfer/challenge requirements and applications
and should meet with the ADN program director.
Graduate nurses lacking California licensure requirements may
be admitted into the ADN Program on a space available basis to
complete one or two needed courses as specified by the California
State Board of Registered Nursing.
Continuing Education for Registered Nurses
Students who hold a California Registered Nurse license and
who are presently enrolled and in good standing in Ventura
College may petition, after completion of 12 units in residence at
Ventura County Community College District, for 42 units of
nursing science credit applicable toward an AS degree. Please
contact a nursing counselor to initiate this process.
Many credit courses offered by Ventura College are acceptable
as credit for continuing education. It is the nurse’s responsibility
to contact either the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN
Provider No. 01293) or the Board of Licensed Vocational Nursing
and Psychiatric Technician Examiners for approval of courses.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is a two-year
associate degree program which prepares students to take the
national certification exam to become registered health information
technicians. The program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management
Education (CAHIIM) in cooperation with the American Health
Information Management Association (AHIMA). As a registered
health information technician, the graduate is prepared to work in
the offices of a variety of health care facilities and insurance
companies. This program prepares the graduate to perform
technical and organizational activities with medical records,
including securing, analyzing, integrating and managing health
care information.
The HIT program is offered through regional cooperation with
Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). The student will complete the
general education requirements at Ventura College and will receive
his/her associate degree from Ventura College. Some courses
required for the major, such as anatomy, physiology, medical
terminology and pharmacology will be taken at Ventura College.
Other courses required for the major are available only through
distance learning from Santa Barbara City College and require
student enrollment at that college.
Admission Requirements
1. Must qualify for MATH V03 and ENGL V01A or equivalent.
2. Documentation of freedom from and immunity to
communicable diseases.
Admission Process
Information and program applications are available in the
Counseling Office.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
PARAMEDIC STUDIES
Procedures for Applying
In keeping with the standard in the state of California, the
Ventura College Paramedic Program offers two tracks: certification
as a paramedic with or without an associate degree. Applications
will be accepted on an on-going basis. Admission is subject to
available openings. The application deadline is available through
the health science counselor or the health sciences department.
All applicants must submit: 1) Application to the paramedic
program; 2) All required official transcripts; and 3) Application to
the College (new students only).
Qualifying Requirements:
1. One of the following must be completed before applying to the
program:
a. High school graduation and GPA of 2.5; or,
b. General Education Development (GED) with a score of 45
and a minimum of 12 semester units of completed college
coursework with a 2.25 GPA; or,
c. High school graduate with less than a 2.5 GPA and a
minimum of 12 semester units of completed college
coursework with a GPA of 2.25.
2. All of the following must be completed:
a. All official high school and college transcripts must be on
file at Ventura College.
b. Application must be made to the health sciences department
with a choice of options to enroll in the associate degree
paramedic program or the paramedic certificate program.
c. An application to the College must be filed for the appropriate
semester.
d. It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the transcript
clerk in the Office of Admissions and Records to see that
his/her official transcripts are on file at Ventura College.
3. All of the following must be completed before applying to the
program. Ventura College courses, listed with the Moorpark
(MC) and Oxnard (OC) equivalents, are:
a. Anatomy/Physiology - college anatomy and physiology
with laboratory (5 semester units), with a minimum grade
of C: either ANPH V01 or both ANAT V01 and PHSO V01
(either ANPH M01 or both ANAT M01 and PHSO M01–MC;
ANAT R100-R100L and PHSO R100-R100L–OC).
b. English - satisfactory score on Ventura College reading/
written English placement test or completion of college
English composition course with a minimum grade of C:
ENGL V01A or V02 (ENGL M01A or MO1AH or M02–MC;
ENGL R096 or R101–OC).
c. Math - satisfactory score on Ventura College elementary
algebra placement test or completion of introductory college
math course with a minimum grade of C: MATH V01 or
both MATH V11A & V11B or MATH V30 (MATH M01–MC;
MATH R011–OC).
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d. Current certification for CPR as a health care provider or
professional rescuer.
4. The student must show documentation of current EMT-I or
EMT-basic certification and six months of full time experience
(defined as 1000 hours) with a primary "911" provider with
emphasis on pre-hospital field care within the last 12 months.
Equivalent experience will be considered. EMT certification
must remain current throughout the program.
Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic
probation) to be eligible for application to the associate degree or
certificate program for paramedics. All applicants must contact
the health sciences counselor for specific admission information
regarding the paramedic programs.
Admission Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list on a first-
come, first-served basis. The class will be selected on the basis
of available openings and qualified applicants will be notified
when a space is available. Each qualified applicant, when selected,
must decide either to enter the class or remove his/her name from
the eligibility list. Those qualified applicants who are not selected
due to limited openings may retain their names (in the order
applications were received) on a waiting list.
Those applicants then have priority for admission to the next
class selected as long as application requirements are maintained.
Students who choose not to enter when selected must reapply.
Applicants may defer entry one time only.
Students are expected to pass a physical examination consistent
with the policies of the teaching hospitals or agencies to which
they are assigned for clinical experience. Physical exams are to be
scheduled with a private physician or through the Student Health
and Psychological Services and recorded on the department form.
The examination must demonstrate that the student is physically
fit, free from communicable diseases and immune to rubella,
rubeola and varicella. Diptheria-tetanus vaccine within the past
ten years is required. The hepatitis B vaccine series is required.
All students admitted to a health science program are expected
to maintain the highest personal standards of conduct consistent
with the professional standards as perceived by health science
faculty and professional personnel in the agencies used as extended
campus sites. Any information indicating that such standards are
not maintained is subject to review by members of the health
science faculty and may result in a recommendation to the College
for dismissal from the program.
Evidence of physical and emotional fitness upon admission and
throughout the program is expected and is subject to medical
opinion of the college physician and to medical opinion or policy
of hospitals or agencies which are used as extended campus sites
for assigned educational experiences.
Students in the emergency medical services program
(paramedic) and/or the emergency medical technology courses
(EMT) will be required to undergo criminal background checks
prior to participating in clinical experiences. The cost of a
background check is expected to be approximately $70.00 and
must be borne by the student.
Hospital and internship rotations will be assigned as space is
available. This may result in extension of program time-frame.
Program Options
The paramedic program is intended to develop the necessary
knowledge and skills basic to the functions of paramedics in the
direct care of clients. It consists of theory, basic skills, clinical
experiences and a clinical preceptorship which will prepare the
graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians licensing examination. Students who successfully
complete the Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Studies
program will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Ventura
College. Although each course merits a letter grade, the laboratory
experience is based on pass-fail and it is necessary to pass the
laboratory section of the course in order to proceed in the
paramedic program. Failure in the laboratory portion of the
paramedic courses constitutes an F in the course.
For successful completion of the program, a minimum grade of
B is mandatory in all paramedic courses. The student must
maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to continue in the program.
For those students who choose the associate degree option,
additional courses satisfying general education requirements are
required.
The program is accredited by the California State Emergency
Medical Services Agency and the Ventura County Emergency
Medical Services Agency. To be eligible to take the examination
leading to licensure as a paramedic, the student must have fulfilled
all requirements as defined by the Ventura County Emergency
Medical Services Agency and the state of California.
Paramedic students practice water response techniques
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TRANSFER INFORMATION
Transfer of Credits
Ventura College is accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges and is generally accredited throughout the
country by reciprocal agreements with state departments of public
instruction and other accrediting agencies. Students should keep
in mind that recognition by a regional accrediting agency only
supports the standing of the college and does not assure acceptance
of all transfer students from that college. Students transfer on the
basis of their individual records and according to the specific
requirements of the institution to which they transfer. The need for
careful planning of courses and the maintenance of high scholastic
standards becomes imperative for all students who intend to
transfer to other colleges and universities. The counseling office
maintains a variety of transfer agreements with all public and
selected private four-year colleges and universities in the state.
This information is also available on the Web at www.assist.org
Responsibility for Meeting Transfer Requirements
Academic counseling is available to all students on an
appointment basis. Each counselor is a specialist in several
academic areas, and you may wish to see a counselor according
to the major you declare. This counselor can be a valuable
resource in exploring the options or defining the requirements in
a particular field of study. However, you are free to select any
counselor you choose. All counselors have the expertise to assist
you with course selection, program planning, and questions
concerning requirements for admission, majors, general education
and transfer to a four-year college or university.
Ultimately, it is each student’s responsibility to satisfy
requirements for admission, preparation in the major, and general
education. If you are planning to transfer to another college or
university, consult your counselor, the catalog from the selected
school, and appropriate Web sites to plan a program according to
the requirements of that institution.
Amount of Transfer Credit Granted
While Ventura College is accredited, there can be considerable
variation in the total amount of credit granted by four-year colleges
and universities for work done at this College. Further, there are
some courses offered at Ventura College that are not accepted for
transfer credit at some four-year institutions.
Students should become familiar with the maximum limits on
transfer credit at the institution of their choice, as well as the
transferability of individual courses they have chosen.
Quality of Work Required
In the evaluation of credits, colleges and universities show a
growing tendency to emphasize the quality of a student’s work
rather than the quantity. A few schools having limited and selective
enrollment will consider for admission only those transfer students
with relatively high scholastic rank. Further, a department within
the college or university may have established specific academic
guidelines for prerequisites and other coursework in a given
major. Students who plan to transfer should become familiar with
the scholastic requirements of the transfer institution, as well as
the specific requirements within their major.
Preparation for Transfer
Most students attending Ventura College can complete all
necessary transfer requirements for admission to four-year colleges
or universities, including courses required in preparation for their
selected major and general education requirements.
Ventura College offers a wide variety of courses which will
prepare the transfer student for almost any major offered in the
state.
The College has written contracts with four-year colleges and
universities regarding transfer requirements (see ASSIST below).
These agreements specify lower-division requirements which
may be completed at Ventura College. Ventura College courses
have been carefully articulated as comparable to or acceptable in
lieu of the required lower division major courses specified in the
catalogs of the transfer institutions. Some majors, notably those
requiring mathematics and/or natural sciences, demand adequate
high school preparation to enable a student to transfer in a timely
fashion.
In addition to major requirements, Ventura College students can
satisfy general education or breadth requirements, as defined by
the four-year college or university, in preparation for transfer.
These requirements are listed in the Ventura College Catalog for
selected institutions. With careful planning, most students who
attend Ventura College can satisfy all requirements for admission
to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
Universities uniformly prioritize the importance of these several
requirements. In order of importance, a student prepares for
transfer by completing the following:
1. ADMISSIONS—Complete all three admissions requirements:
a. Units (minimum number of units which transfer to
school of choice).
b. Scholarship (GPA in transfer courses).
c. Subject area (a-g requirements of both CSU and UC).
2. SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSIONS—Consult your counselor
concerning additional requirements which apply to selected
universities and colleges and to selected majors. These
requirements can affect your eligibility for admission.
3. MAJOR PREPARATION—Complete the lower division
courses required for the major selected. This is particularly
important for high-unit majors with sequential courses
based on prerequisites.
4. GENERAL EDUCATION—Complete general education/
breadth requirements.
ASSIST
ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system that can
be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports of how
course credits earned at one California college or university can
be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official
repository of articulation for California's public colleges and
universities and therefore provides the most accurate and up-todate
information available about student transfer in California.
ASSIST is available at www.assist.org
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CAN: The California Articulation Number System
The California Articulation Number (CAN) System is a statewide
numbering system independent from course numbers assigned
by local colleges. A CAN number signals that participating California
colleges and universities have determined that courses offered by
other campuses are equivalent in content and scope to courses
offered on their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or
local identifying numbers. Thus, if a Schedule of Classes or
Catalog lists a course bearing a CAN number, students on one
campus can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of the
comparable CAN course noted in the Catalog or Schedule of
Classes of another campus. For example, CAN ECON 2 on one
campus will be accepted as meeting the requirement of the
designated CAN ECON 2 course on other participating community
college or university campuses.
The CAN numbering system is obviously useful for students
attending more than one community college and is applied to
many of the transferable, lower division courses students need as
preparation for their intended major. Because these course
requirements may change, however, and because courses are
continually being redefined, qualified for or deleted from the CAN
database, students should always check with their campus'
counselors or the Transfer Center to determine how CAN-designated
courses fit into their educational plans for transfer.
Transfer Admission Agreements
A Transfer Admission Agreement is a contract of understanding
between a community college, a participating four-year university
and the student guaranteeing that upon completion of the conditions
of the agreement, the student will be admitted to the university for
the agreed term of enrollment. Interested students should see a
counselor to determine eligibility and begin the Transfer Admission
Agreement process.
The following are the Transfer Admission Agreement programs
established at Ventura College.
University of California
• Davis (Transfer Admission Agreement)
• Santa Barbara (Transfer Admission Agreement)
• Santa Cruz’s GATE (Guaranteed Admission for Transfer
Entry) program
California State University
• Northridge’s TAG (Transfer Admissions Guaranteed) program
• Channel Island’s Transfer Pathway Agreement.
EOPS students at awards banquet
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Eligibility for Transfer
California’s public four-year institutions are organized into two
statewide systems; ten campuses make up the University of
California (UC system) and twenty-three campuses make up the
California State University (CSU system). To ensure admission to
either of the systems, students are advised to apply during the
announced application-filing periods. The entrance requirements
established by the universities follow guidelines set forth in the
Master Plan, which requires that those transfer students who have
successfully completed specified college work be eligible for
admission. Meeting the specified minimum admission requirements
may not be sufficient, as many campuses also impose specific
selection criteria and supplementary admissions requirements.
Admission is not guaranteed to any particular campus of either
system; nor is acceptance in the major area of the student’s first
choice assured. Because specific majors at some campuses may
be impacted or may allow only limited enrollment, students may
be redirected to campuses of their second choice for certain
majors, or may need to change to a different major. Consequently,
students are advised, and in some cases are required, to complete
both the lower division courses required in the major and the
general education requirements before transferring to a four-year
school. It is advantageous for students to choose the campus of
transfer as early in their educational careers as possible.
Private and out-of-state colleges and universities have their
own admission requirements which ordinarily differ from those of
California’s public institutions. Students who plan to transfer to
any school, whether public or private, in-state or out-of-state,
should refer to the catalog and Web site of that particular school
and consult with a counselor.
Potential transfer students should be prepared for their academic
responsibilities becoming more demanding at a university campus,
in large part because much of their coursework will be at the upper
division level. Also, students changing from a semester to a
quarter system should be prepared for more accelerated study.
CAVEAT — The requirements described in this section are
subject to change. Students should consult a counselor and
appropriate Web sites to receive the most current transfer
information.
California State University (CSU)
ADMISSION: A Ventura College student who is planning to
transfer to one of the campuses of the California State University
(except the Maritime Academy) can qualify for admission by
meeting the following requirements:
LOWER DIVISION TRANSFERS: The CSU, with few exceptions,
will no longer accept lower division transfer students.
UPPER DIVISION TRANSFERS: Upper division transfers may
qualify for admission if they have completed 60 or more
transferable semester units (70 units maximum) and have
completed the appropriate college courses with a grade of C or
better to satisfy subject area requirements. Applicants must
have a 2.0 overall grade point average in all transferable
college units completed and be in good standing at the last college
or university attended; continuous attendance is not required.
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SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS: This admission requirement
can be satisfied by completing 30 semester units of general
education courses with a grade of C or better in each course, to
include Communication in the English Language and Critical
Thinking (all of Area A) and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
(Area B4).
The Counseling Office and Transfer Center have lists of courses
transferable to the California State University. This information is
also contained in the individual course descriptions listed in the
announcement of courses section of this Catalog and in the
Schedule of Classes. Admissions information is available on the
CSU Web site at www.csumentor.edu
These admission requirements are subject to change.
University of California (UC)
ADMISSION: To qualify for admission to the university as a
transfer student, you must meet one of the three sets of requirements
described below. The subject, scholarship and examination
requirements are referred to in the undergraduate application in
greater detail.
1. If you were eligible for admission to the university when you
graduated from high school—meaning you satisfied the subject,
scholarship, and examination requirements or you were
identified as eligible under the Eligibility in the Local Context
(ELC) program—you are eligible to transfer if you have a C
(2.0) average in your transferable college coursework, although
most campuses rarely accept transfer applicants at the freshman
or sophomore levels.
2. If you met the scholarship requirement, but did not satisfy the
subject requirement, you must take transferable college courses
in the subjects you are missing to be eligible to transfer. You
will need to earn a grade of C or better in each of these required
courses, and an overall C (2.0) average in all transferable
college coursework. However, most campuses rarely accept
transfer applicants at the freshman or sophomore levels.
3. If you were not eligible for admission to the university when
you graduated from high school because you did not meet the
scholarship requirement, you must:
a. Complete a minimum of 60 semester units (70 units
maximum) of transferable college credit with a grade
point average of at least 2.4, and;
b. Complete a course pattern requirement (with a C or
better in each course) to include:
i English composition: two (2) transferable courses (3
semester units each); and
ii Mathematics: one (1) transferable course (3 semester
units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative
reasoning; and
iii Four (4) transferable courses (3 semester units each)
from at least two (2) of the following areas: Arts and
Humanities; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Physical
and Biological Sciences.
Students who are fully certified for IGETC (the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum) prior to transferring to UC
will satisfy Option 3b above.
All potential transfers are expected to peruse the UC publications
"Answers for Transfers" and "Introducing the University" which are
published annually for the forthcoming academic year. These are
available in the Ventura College Counseling Office and the Transfer
Center.
The Counseling Office and Transfer Center have lists of courses
transferable to the University of California. This information is also
contained in the individual course descriptions listed in the
announcement of courses section of this Catalog and in the
Schedule of Classes. Admissions information is also available on
the UC Web site at www.universityofcalifornia.edu
These admission requirements are subject to change.
CSU and UC
SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSION CRITERIA: Most campuses
require that English and math be completed no later than the spring
term prior to fall transfer. Some campuses require that the 60 units
minimum, the subject area requirements, and major preparation
courses be completed no later than the prior spring. Also, some
campuses do not permit credit/no credit grading to meet major
preparation requirements. When the number of applicants for
some campuses and some majors exceeds the number of spaces
available, campuses use standards which are more demanding
than the minimum admissions requirements to select students.
These selection criteria identify those students who have
demonstrated the capacity for high academic achievement and
promise and who have a variety of other qualities that can
contribute to the strength and diversity of the campus community.
Academic criteria are used to evaluate students when selection
criteria are applied. These include: completion of a specified
pattern or number of courses that meet general education or
breadth patterns; completion of a specified pattern or number of
courses that provide continuity with upper division courses in the
major (essential for admission to the major of choice in many
cases); and, GPA in all transferable courses. The selection criteria
are subject to change by campus, school or college, major and/
or term.
Typically, applicants are also expected to complete both the
necessary lower division mathematics and English composition
requirements early in their college careers.
CSU and UC Campus Names and Locations
Abbreviations for these campus names, used elsewhere in this
Catalog, follow each campus name in parentheses. The California
State University (CSU) has 23 campuses: Bakersfield (BAK);
Channel Islands (CI); Chico (CHI); Dominguez Hills (DH); East Bay
(EB) (formerly Hayward); Fresno (FRE); Fullerton (FUL); Humboldt
(HUM); Long Beach (LB); Los Angeles (LA); Maritime Academy
(MA); Monterey Bay (MB); Northridge (NOR); Pomona (POM);
Sacramento (SAC); San Bernadino (SB); San Diego (SD); San
Francisco (SF); San Jose (SJ); San Luis Obispo (SLO); San
Marcos (SM); Sonoma (SON); and, Stanislaus (STA).
The University of California (UC) has 10 campuses: Berkeley
(UCB); Davis (UCD); Irvine (UCI); Los Angeles (UCLA); Merced
(UCM); Riverside (UCR); San Diego (UCSD); San Francisco (UCSF);
Santa Barbara (UCSB); and, Santa Cruz (UCSC).
Applications
Application forms for the University of California and the California
State University are available online or in the Counseling Office and
the Transfer Center . Most universities admit students on a priority
basis according to the date of application. For example, students
who seek admission to the fall term must apply to the California
State University in October or November and to the University of
California in November. Consult the catalog of your transfer
school for dates of application.
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Lower Division Requirements
Four-year institutions vary in freshman and sophomore
requirements, even on the separate campuses of a single system
such as the University of California. Students are therefore advised
to become familiar with specific requirements of the institution to
which they expect to transfer by studying the appropriate catalogs,
available in the Ventura College Counseling Office, Transfer Center
or Library. Counselors will assist as much as possible, but the full
responsibility for fulfilling all the requirements rests with the
student.
First, the most important requirements to fulfill in preparing to
transfer, are the requirements for admission. There are a minimum
of three admissions requirements. These are: units, scholarship,
and subject area requirements. For many students, there will be a
fourth admission requirement: supplemental admissions.
Potential transfer students are strongly advised to meet regularly
with the counseling faculty to review these requirements.
Second are the lower division requirements for majors. These
vary with each institution and involve specific courses. The ASSIST
Web site specifies the lower division requirements for a variety of
majors throughout the state.
Third is the pattern of general education. This consists of
approximately 30 to 50 units of elective and required courses.
Community college students are expected to complete most of the
general education requirements, although some may be postponed
to the upper division years. By completing, for a given university,
the admission requirements, the general education, and the major
courses with an appropriate GPA for a total of 60 to 70 units, the
student is prepared to transfer as a junior.
The general education requirements for the California State
University, Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum,
the University of California at Santa Barbara, California Lutheran
University, and the University of La Verne are in the following
section.
2006 VC Grads
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
2006-2007
General Education / Breadth Requirements
California law empowers Ventura College to certify to all
campuses of CSU that a maximum of 39 units of the 48 units
typically required for general education for a baccalaureate degree
have been completed. The CSU general education/breadth pattern
requires each student to complete a minimum of 48 semester
units. Nine of these units must be upper division level and cannot
be taken prior to the term in which upper division status (completion
of 60 units) is attained. These minimum nine of the 48 units must
be earned at the campus granting the baccalaureate degree. The
48-unit total is a minimum; some campuses of the CSU system
may elect to exceed this minimum in their general education/
breadth requirements.
The 39 semester units for the lower division general education/
breadth requirements are distributed according to the pattern
listed on the CSU-GE Certification Plan.
Courses listed are subject to change.
General Education Courses
AREA A - COMMUNICATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND
CRITICAL THINKING
A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected
from each group (1, 2, and 3) and a grade of C or better in
each course:
Group 1 - Oral Communication
SPCH V01, V10.
Group 2 - Written Communication
ENGL V01A.
Group 3 - Critical Thinking
ENGL V01B; PHIL V04, V05; SPCH V10.
AREA B -PHYSICAL UNIVERSE AND ITS LIFE FORMS
A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected
from each group (1, 2, 3 and 4) to include one laboratory
activity course corresponding to selected lecture course:
Group 1 - Physical Science
AST V01, V01L, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL,
V05, V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL, V12B, V12BL, V20, V20L,
V21, V21L, V30, V30L,; GEOG V01, V01L, V05; GEOL
V02, V02L, V03, V07, V11; PHSC V01; PHYS V01, V02AV02AL,
V02B-V02BL, V03A-V03AL, V03B-V03BL,
V04-V04L, V05-V05L, V06-V06L.
Group 2 - Life Science
AG V03, V04, V54; ANAT V01; AHPH V01; ANTH V01,
V01L; BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18,
V29, V29L; MICR V01; PHSO V01; PSY V03.
Group 3 - Laboratory Activity
Group 4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning*
CS V17; MATH V04, V05, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24,
V38, V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V52; PSY V04.
*Requires a grade of C or better.
AREA C -ARTS , LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY AND FOREIGN
LANGUAGES
A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected
from each group (1 and 2):
Group 1 - Arts
AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03,
V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09, V12A, V13A, V19, V51A;
MUS V01, V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B; PHOT V01,
V07; THA V01, V02A, V29.
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Group 2 - Humanities
AES V31; ENGL V01B, V10, V11A, V15, V16, V21A,
V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V29A, V29B, V30, V31,
V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B; FREN V01, V02, V03, V04;
GERM V01, V02, V03, V04; HIST V01A, V01B, V18A,
V18B; IDS V08; ITAL V01, V02, V03, V04; JAPN V01,
V02; PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V04, V06A, V06B; SL
V10A, V10B, V10C; SPAN V01, V02, V03, V03S, V04,
V04S, V10B, V20, V71; SPCH V05; THA V23.
AREA D -SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS
AND BEHAVIOR; HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
A minimum of nine (9) units, with courses in at least two (2)
separate disciplines selected from at least two (2) groups:
Group 1 - Anthropology and Archeology
AES V01; ANTH V02, V03, V04, V06, V07.
Group 2 - Economics
ECON V01A, V01B.
Group 3 - Ethnic Studies
AES V01, V02A+, V02B+, V11, V20, V22+, V23, V24,
V40A+, V40B+, V41, V62, V63+; ANTH V04; AAS V01;
CHST V01, V02, V24; HIST V03A+, V03B+, V05A+,
V05B+, V12+, V13, V17+; PSY V30; SOC V03, V24;
SPAN V71.
Group 4 - Gender Studies
ANTH V06; HIST V02A+, V02B+; SOC V04.
Group 5 - Geography
GEOG V02, V06, V08.
Group 6 - History
AES V02A+, V02B+, V21A, V21B, V22+, V40A+, V40B+,
V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V63+; HIST V01A, V01B, V02A+,
V02B+, V03A+, V03B+, V04A, V04B+, V05A+, V05B+,
V07A+, V07B+, V08, V09, V10A, V10B, V12+, V13,
V14A, V14B, V15, V16, V17+, V18A, V18B, V19, V20.
Group 7 - Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science
CD V61; HEC V22, V23, V24; JOUR V01.
Group 8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal
Institutions
CJ V01, V02, V15; POLS V01‡, V02, V03‡, V04, V05,
V09, V10, V11, V14, V15, V16.
Group 9 - Psychology
PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15, V25, V29, V30, V31;
SOC V31.
Group 10 - Sociology and Criminology
AES V11, V24; CHST V24; CJ V03; PSY V31; SOC V01,
V02, V03, V04, V05, V07, V24, V31.
+ Will satisfy U.S. History, Constitution and American
Ideals requirement.
‡ Will satisfy American, State and Local Government
requirement.
AREA E - LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT
A minimum of three (3) units, with no more than one (1) unit
of physical activity:
AES V11, V15*; ANTH V02; ART V01; BIOL V10, V12,
V18; *CJ V10, V11, V12A, V12B; *DANC V10-V50; *EAC
V21, V25-V28; HED V92, V93, V95, V97; HIST V02A+,
V02B+; HEC V10, V22, V23, V24, V97; *PE V01-V22,
V30-V67, V69-V87, V91-V94, V97-V99; PSY V01, V02,
V05, V25; *REC V41; SOC V03; SPCH V03; *THA V14.
*Physical activity courses limited to one (1) unit in
satisfaction of Area E requirements.
+ Will satisfy U.S. History, Constitution and American
Ideals requirement.
CSU General Transfer Information
CAVEAT — The courses and requirements described herein are
subject to change. Students should consult a counselor and
appropriate Web sites (e.g., www.csumentor.edu) to receive the
most current transfer information.
ADMISSION — Students are not assured of admission to the
campus and/or major of first choice. Consult your counselor for
further information.
Completion of GE requirements is not currently required for
admission to a CSU campus. A student who is planning to transfer
to one of the campuses of the California State University can
qualify for admission by meeting the following requirements:
1. LOWER DIVISION TRANSFERS: The CSU, beginning fall
2005 with few exceptions, will no longer accept lower
division transfer students.
2. UPPER DIVISION TRANSFERS: Upper division transfers may
qualify for admission if they have completed 60 or more
transferable semester units (maximum 70 units) and have
completed the appropriate college courses with a grade
better of C or better to satisfy subject area requirements.
Applicants must have a 2.0 overall grade point average in
all transferable college units completed (2.40 for non-California
residents) and be in good standing at the last college or
university attended; continuous attendance is not required.
3. SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS: This admission
requirement can be satisfied by completing 30 semester
units of general education courses with a grade of C or better
in each course, to include Communication in the English
Language and Critical Thinking (all of Area A) and Mathematics/
Quantitative Reasoning (Area B4).
CONSIDERATION OF SUMMER COURSEWORK FOR FALL
ADMISSION — Some campuses restrict the use of summer
coursework to satisfy some fall admission requirements. Campuses
known for this are: FRE, FUL, HUM, LB, LA, MB, POM, SAC,
SD, SF, SJ, SLO, SM, and SON.
FULL CERTIFICATION — Completion of all five sections of
these requirements prior to transferring will permit Ventura College
to certify to each of the CSU campuses that you have fulfilled the
basic 39-unit minimum lower division requirement in general
education. Each of the campuses of CSU requires an additional
nine units of upper division GE work in residence; some campuses
may require more than the 48-unit minimum. Students should
make an appointment in the Counseling Office prior to transfer to
apply for CSU-GE certification.
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SUBJECT AREA CERTIFICATION — It is possible to complete
separately any of the areas or sections (A-E) at Ventura College
and receive partial certification in any or several of those areas;
if you are not fully certified, it will be necessary for you to
complete the remaining areas (and perhaps other areas) after
transferring as defined by the catalog of the transfer school.
CERTIFIED COURSES — Ventura College will also certify
courses completed at other California Community Colleges or
California State University campuses in partial satisfaction of GE
requirements provided that such courses are baccalaureate level
and would be certified by the institution offering them. Students
who have completed courses at other colleges and universities
should consult the Counseling Office regarding “pass along”
certification.
SCHOLARSHIP — Most campuses require a grade of C or
better for each course and an overall C average (2.0 GPA) for all
courses used to satisfy GE requirements. Also, most campuses
require letter grades for all GE courses and do not permit credit/
no credit grades. Campuses known to impose limitations on
courses graded as credit are: DH, EB, FUL, SB, and SON.
COURSE RESTRICTIONS — While a course may satisfy more
than one general education group and/or area requirement, it shall
not be counted more than once and any excess units in one area
shall not apply to another area.
U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS
REQUIREMENTS — All campuses require students to complete
college-level coursework in U.S. History, American Government
and California Government, often in addition to GE requirements.
Courses approved to satisfy this requirement are specified in
appropriate areas. All campuses allow double counting of courses
taken to meet this requirement and GE-Breadth.
USE OF MAJOR COURSES — Most campuses require a grade
of C or better for each course required in preparation for a
student's major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major
courses. Some CSU campuses allow applicants who submit full
or area certifications to double count courses for general education
and major requirements. Courses taken in the department of a
student’s major otherwise may not be used to fulfill GE
requirements.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND SECOND SEMESTER ENGLISH Some
campuses require foreign language and/or second semester
of English for graduation. In some cases, students certified in
Areas A and C are exempt from these requirements. Also, some
campuses require completion of these courses for certain majors.
See the catalog of your campus choice for these requirements,
especially if you are interested in these campuses: BAK, CI, DH,
EB, FUL, LA, MA, MB, SAC, SB, SD, SF, SJ, and SM.
MULTICULTURAL/ETHNIC STUDIES REQUIREMENT - CSU
campuses require all candidates for the bachelor's degree to
complete at least one course in multicultural/ethnic studies as a
condition of graduation. Selected campuses will not permit this
requirement to be met prior to transfer; for most of these campuses,
the course must be upper division: DH, FRE, LA, LB, MB, SB, SD,
SF, SJ, and SM.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS — You are advised to consult
your counselor and the catalog of the state university which you
plan to attend for requirements unique to that school. Completion
of Social, Political and Economic Institutions section (Area D)
may not satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals
requirements. Additional courses are required in preparation for
a major and/or as electives. Campuses that may impose additional
graduation requirements are: BAK, CI, CHI, EB, FUL, HUM, LA, LB,
MB, SAC, SLO, SM and SON.
SEQUENTIAL COURSES — Most institutions recommend that
students complete sequential courses at the college where the
series was started. This is especially recommended for a sequence
of two or more courses which require the preceding course(s) as
a prerequisite to advancement.
TRANSFER COURSES — The approved CSU listing designates
those courses which may be used to meet GE requirements; it is
not a complete listing of all courses which transfer to CSU.
Transferability of courses may be checked in the Ventura College
Catalog, the Counseling Office, the Transfer Center or at the
ASSIST Web site: www.assist.org
INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER
CURRICULUM (IGETC) — Students planning to transfer to either
a CSU or UC campus may elect to use the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in satisfaction of GE
requirements. Consult a VC counselor for additional information
or www.csumentor.edu or www.universityofcalifornia.edu
OTHER COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES — Students who plan to
attend one of the campuses of the University of California (UC) or
a private or out-of-state school should consult a counselor and the
catalog of the particular school to determine the coursework
needed to meet GE requirements at that institution. While many of
the courses listed here transfer to UC and other institutions, they
do not necessarily satisfy the GE requirements.
TRANSCRIPTS — You must make a written request of the
Office of Admissions and Records to forward your transcript.
Ventura College can send official transcripts of work completed at
this college and at Moorpark and/or Oxnard Colleges. You must
request transcripts of work completed at any other colleges
(outside of this college district) to be sent to the transfer institution.
Your Application for Certification is not a request for a transcript.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE — Although it is not necessary for you to
complete an associate degree in order to transfer to a four-year
school, many of the courses taken to satisfy associate degree
requirements are transferable and, in many cases, may be used
to meet transfer GE requirements.
TRANSFER ASSISTANCE — Should you encounter any problems
during or after transfer, we may be able to assist you. Please feel
free to contact the Counseling Office or the Transfer Center at
Ventura College even after you have enrolled at another campus.
MORE INFORMATION — If you have any questions, check
with a counselor.
ASSIST —ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system
that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports
of how course credits earned at one California college or university
can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official
repository of articulation for California's public colleges and
universities and therefore provides the most accurate and up-todate
information available about student transfer in California.
ASSIST is available at www.assist.org
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INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION
TRANSFER CURRICULUM
(IGETC)
2006-2007
Approved General Education courses:
Each course must have a grade of C or better.
1. ENGLISH COMMUNICATION:
CSU — Complete groups A, B and C. UC — Complete groups
A and B.
A. English Composition: 1 course, 3 semester units (4-5
quarter units).
ENGL V01A.
B. Critical Thinking — English Composition: 1 course,
3 semester units (4-5 quarter units).
ENGL V01B; PHIL V05.
C. Oral Communication (CSU requirement only): 1 course,
3 semester units.
SPCH V01, V10.
2. MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS and QUANTITATIVE
REASONING:
1 course, 3 semester units (4-5 quarter units).
CS V17; MATH V04*, V20*, V21A*, V21B*, V21C, V24,
V40, V44*, V45*, V46A*, V46B*, V52; PSY V04*.
3. ARTS and HUMANITIES:
At least 3 courses, each at least 3 semester units (4-5 quarter
units), with at least one course from the Arts and one course
from the Humanities; 9 semester units (12-15 quarter units).
A. Arts
AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03,
V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09; MUS V03, V06, V07,
V08, V09A, V09B; PHOT V07; THA V01, V29.
B. Humanities
AES V31; ENGL V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B,
V23, V26, V29A*, V29B*, V30, V31, V33, V34, V35,
V36A, V36B; FREN V02, V03, V04; GERM V02, V03,
V04; HIST V01A, V01B, V18A, V18B; IDS V08; ITAL
V02, V03, V04; JAPN V02; PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B,
V04, V06A, V06B; SL V10B, V10C; SPAN V02, V03*,
V03S*, V04*, V04S*, V20, V71; THA V23.
4. SOCIAL and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES:
At least 3 courses, each at least 3 semester units (4-5 quarter
units), from at least 2 disciplines or an interdisciplinary
sequence; 9 semester units (12-15 quarter units).
AES V01, V02A*, V02B*, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22, V23,
V24, V40A*, V40B*, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63*;
ANTH V02, V03, V04, V06, V07; AAS V01; CHST V01,
V02, V24; ECON V01A, V01B; GEOG V02, V06, V08; HIST
V01A, V01B, V02A*, V02B*, V03A*, V03B*, V04A, V04B,
V05A*, V05B*, V07A*, V07B*, V08, V09, V10A, V10B, V12,
V13, V14A, V14B, V15, V16, V17*, V18A, V18B, V19, V20;
HEC V24*; JOUR V01; POLS V01, V02, V03, V04, V05,
V11, V14, V15, V16; PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15,
V25, V29, V30, V31*; SOC V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V07,
V24, V31*; SPAN V71.
5. PHYSICAL and BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
At least 2 courses, one physical science course and one
biological science course, one of which must include a
laboratory corresponding to selected lecture; 7-9 semester
units (9-12 quarter units); each course must be at least 3
semester units (4-5 quarter units), except separate lab courses.
A. Physical Sciences
AST V01, V01L, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL,
V05, V10*, V10L*, V12A*, V12AL*, V12B, V12BL, V20*,
V20L*, V21*, V21L*, V30*, V30L*; GEOG V01, V01L,
V05; GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V07, V11; PHSC V01*;
PHYS V01*, V02A*, V02AL*, V02B*, V02BL*, V03A*,
V03AL*, V03B*, V03BL*, V04*, V04L*, V05*, V05L*,
V06*, V06L*.
B. Biological Sciences
AG V03; ANAT V01*; ANPH V01*; ANTH V01, V01L;
BIOL V01*, V01L*, V03, V04, V10, V12*, V18, V29,
V29L; MICR V01; PHSO V01*; PSY V03.
6. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (UC requirement only):
Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the
same language with a C or better or complete one (1) course.
FREN V01; GERM V01; ITAL V01; JAPN V01; SL
V10A; SPAN V01* or both V10A* & V10B*.
*UC course credit may be limited. Please consult counselor for
additional information.
U.S HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS: CSU
Graduation Requirement Only. Not part of IGETC; may be
completed prior to transfer. 6 units, one course from Group 1 and
one course from Group 2. GROUP 1. POLS V01, V03; GROUP 2.
AES V02A, V02B, V22, V40A, V40B, V63; HIST V02A, V02B,
V03A, V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V12, V17.
NOTE: Courses used to meet this requirement may not be
used to satisfy requirements for IGETC.
General Education Notes
CAVEAT — These courses and requirements are subject to
change. Students should consult a counselor or appropriate Web
sites to receive the most current transfer information.
The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) is a general education program that community college
transfer students can use to fulfill lower division general education/
breadth requirements for either the California State University
(CSU) or the University of California (UC) systems without the
need, after transfer, to take additional lower division general
education courses.
Completion of the IGETC is not a requirement for transfer to a
CSU or UC, nor is it the only way to fulfill the lower division general
education requirements of the CSU or UC prior to transfer. Some
students may be better served by taking courses which fulfill the
CSU General Education-Breadth requirements or those of the UC
campus or college to which they plan to transfer. Students
pursuing majors that require extensive lower division major
preparation ("high-unit majors") may not find the IGETC option to
be advantageous. Students should also be aware that selected
schools and colleges at all undergraduate campuses of UC have
requirements which render the use of IGETC either inappropriate
or not permitted (e.g., Revelle and Roosevelt Colleges at UCSD do
not use IGETC). The IGETC will probably be most useful for
students who want to keep their options open before making a final
decision about transferring to a particular CSU or UC campus.
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ADMISSION — Completion of the IGETC satisfies lower division
GE requirements. It does not guarantee eligibility for admission to
the CSU or UC system, or to a specific campus or program.
Students who are fully certified for IGETC prior to transferring to
UC will satisfy the subject area or course pattern requirements for
admission; they must also satisfy the units and scholarship
requirements. There is no intended connection between completion
of the IGETC and eligibility for admission to the CSU system.
Consult a counselor or the campus of your choice to determine
transfer admission requirements.
CERTIFICATION — All UC and CSU campuses will accept full
certification of the IGETC as meeting all of the lower division GE
requirements for the baccalaureate degree. The last community
college a student attends before transferring will determine
certification of the IGETC. Partial certification is permitted. A
maximum of two IGETC courses may be completed after transfer
if a student Petition for Good Cause is approved. In addition to the
course requirements for each subject area, full certification for the
CSU must include completion of the oral communication
requirement. For the UC, Oral Communication is not required, but
the certification must include satisfaction of the foreign language
requirement. Consult a counselor to determine the options for
satisfaction of the foreign language requirement.
Coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions,
including out-of-state and independent colleges, may be included
among the courses to certify student completion of IGETC. In
addition, credit awarded for Advanced Placement exams can be
used to meet IGETC requirements. Students should consult a
counselor to determine the applicability of coursework and AP
exam scores to IGETC subject area requirements.
Students should make an appointment in the counseling office
prior to transfer to apply for IGETC certification or to petition for
partial certification.
ADDITIONAL CSU- GE REQUIREMENTS — Students who are
fully certified under IGETC and transfer to CSU campuses will be
required to complete a minimum of nine units of upper division
general education work and all campus-specific non-GE graduation
requirements not completed prior to transfer.
U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS
REQUIREMENTS — All CSU campuses require students to
complete college-level coursework in U.S. History, American
Government and California Government in addition to GE
requirements. Courses completed to satisfy this requirement may
not be used to satisfy GE requirements for IGETC. UC campuses
have similar requirements in American History and Institutions
(AH&I). However, the AH&I requirements may be satisfied for
most UC campuses (not UCSB) by completing the subject area
requirement in high school. Consult a counselor for further
information about this requirement.
SCHOLARSHIP — Courses used for IGETC certification must
be completed with a minimum grade of C (C- is not acceptable).
A “Credit” (CR) is acceptable, providing it is equivalent to a grade
of C or higher at the institution where the course was taken.
MAJOR COURSES — Most campuses require a grade of C or
better for each course required in preparation for a student’s
major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major courses. Also,
UC will allow IGETC courses to count toward major requirements.
CSU will allow double counting only if the student is fully or
partially (by area) certified for GE-B.
COURSE RESTRICTIONS — A single course may count only
once; it cannot be used to fulfill GE requirements in two areas
simultaneously. Coursework utilized to satisfy the CSU requirement
in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals may not be used
to satisfy GE requirements for IGETC.
TRANSFER LIMITATIONS — All transfer limitations applying to
courses taken at Ventura College also apply to these general
education requirements. Consult your VC counselor concerning
these limitations.
General Transfer Information
ADMISSION — Most campuses of CSU and UC rarely accept
transfer applicants at the freshman or sophomore levels. Upper
division or advanced standing admission criteria are based on
three components: 1) Units -- a minimum number of transferable
semester units (60 for CSU and UC; maximum 70 for both); 2)
Scholarship -- a minimum cumulative GPA in all transferable
coursework (2.0 for CSU; 2.4 for UC; higher for non-California
residents); and 3) Subject area requirements -- Course pattern
(a-g) requirements and the ways in which students satisfy these
requirements differ between CSU and UC. These admission criteria
specify only minimum standards. CSU and/or UC may apply more
rigorous standards as enrollment demand changes. All potential
transfer students are expected to read the CSU and UC
publications for transfers available in the Ventura College
Counseling Office and the Transfer Center.
SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSION CRITERIA — For more
information concerning this topic, consult this title above in the
CSU and UC section and consult your campus of choice.
MAJOR PREPARATION — Satisfaction of lower division courses
required for selected majors is generally required in those majors
which are oversubscribed or impacted. Most campuses require a
grade of C or better for each course required in preparation for a
student’s major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major
courses. UC and CSU generally prefer students to complete
prerequisite major courses before completing general education
courses. Of course, all requirements for admission (minimum
units, GPA, and subject area requirements) must be completed
prior to transfer.
USE OF SUMMER COURSEWORK FOR FALL ADMISSION —
Most campuses permit students to use courses taken in the
summer to satisfy requirements for the subsequent fall term, with
the exceptions of English composition (CSU-GE, all of Area A;
IGETC, Area 1A) and mathematics (CSU-GE, Area B4; IGETC, Area
2). Campuses known to impose some limitations are: Cal State
FRE, FUL, HUM, LB, LA, MB, POM, SAC, SD, SF, SJ, SLO, SM, and
SON; and UCB, UCD, and UCLA.
TRANSFER COURSES — The approved IGETC course listing
designates those courses which may be used to meet university-
wide general education requirements; it is not a complete listing
of all courses which transfer to CSU and UC. Transferability of
courses may be checked in the Ventura College Catalog, the
Counseling Office, the Transfer Center or at the ASSIST Web site:
www.assist.org
SEQUENTIAL COURSES — Most institutions recommend that
students complete sequential courses at the college where the
series was started. This is especially recommended for a sequence
of two or more courses which require the preceding course(s) as
prerequisite to advancement.
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OTHER UNIVERSITIES — Students who plan to attend a private
or out-of-state school should consult a counselor and the catalog
of the particular school to determine the coursework needed to
meet GE requirements at that institution. While most of the
courses on the approved IGETC list transfer to other institutions,
they do not necessarily satisfy the GE requirements.
TRANSCRIPTS — You must make a written request of the
Office of Admissions and Records to forward your transcript.
Ventura College can send official transcripts of work completed at
this College and at Moorpark and/or Oxnard Colleges. You must
request transcripts of work completed at any other colleges
(outside of this college district) to be sent to the transfer institution.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE — Although it is not necessary for you to
complete an associate degree in order to transfer to a four-year
school, many of the courses taken to satisfy associate degree
requirements are transferable and, in many cases, may be used to
meet transfer GE requirements.
TRANSFER ASSISTANCE — Should you encounter any problems
during or after transfer, we may be able to assist you. Please feel
free to contact the Counseling Office or the Transfer Center at
Ventura College at any time.
MORE INFORMATION — If you have any questions, check with
a counselor. More information is available for UC at
www.universityofcalifornia.edu and for CSU at
www.csumentor.edu
ASSIST —ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system
that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports
of how course credits earned at one California college or university
can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official
repository of articulation for California's public colleges and
universities and therefore provides the most accurate and up-todate
information available about student transfer in California.
ASSIST is available at www.assist.org
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
AT SANTA BARBARA
General Education/Breadth Requirements
Students who transfer to UCSB have the option to follow either
IGETC or the General Education/Breadth requirements at UCSB.
Students should refer to www.assist.org “General Education/
Breadth” to see a complete listing of requirements for both the
College of Letters and Science, and the College of Engineering.
Please consult a counselor at Ventura College or UCSB to determine
which GE pattern is most appropriate for your transfer major.
College of Letters and Science
Many California community college transfer students will
complete IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum) in lieu of the UCSB College of Letters and Science
general education requirements. Students planning to major in the
Computer Science, B.A., or in the fields of biological sciences,
chemistry, environmental studies, geology, physics, geophysics
or other high unit requirement majors must be careful to complete
lower division major prerequisites if they are to make normal,
timely progress through the major. Therefore, students pursuing
these majors are advised to focus first on major preparation and
then either IGETC or UCSB general education.
While completion of IGETC is not a requirement for admission
to UCSB, in order to waive the lower division general education
requirements for graduation from UCSB, IGETC must be completed
prior to transfer and you must obtain certification from your
community college.
If you think you will not complete IGETC prior to transfer, go to
www.assist.org to see the General Education/Breadth requirements
for the College of Letters and Science at UCSB. UCSB’s general
education requirements do not have to be completed prior to
transfer.
College of Engineering
Students planning to transfer into a College of Engineering
major (Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) may
follow IGETC, but are encouraged to follow the general education/
breadth requirements in the College of Engineering, (see
www.assist.org).
Students are advised to complete major preparation, English
composition and two to four courses from the UCSB engineering
general education pattern prior to transfer.
College of Creative Studies
Students hoping to transfer into the College of Creative Studies
may complete IGETC or satisfy specific College of Creative
Studies general education requirements. Students seeking
information about the College of Creative Studies should refer to
www.ccs.ucsb.edu or speak to a Creative Studies advisor.
Transfer Admission Agreement
UCSB offers a guaranteed admission program for transfer
students who meet specific requirements outlined in detail at
www.assist.org (top of “Majors” category). The UCSB Transfer
Admission Agreement applies to general admission to the College
of Letters and Sciences but not necessarily to a specific major.
Some majors in the College of Letters and Science, and all
Engineering majors, may be required to complete specific major
preparation coursework. The Transfer Admission Agreement does
not apply to majors in the College of Creative Studies. See a
Ventura or UCSB counselor or visit the Transfer Center for additional
information.
VC Counselor at Transfer Day
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CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
2006-2007
General Education Requirements
GENERAL TRANSFER INFORMATION: Students may be admitted
to CLU with fewer than 28 semester units on the basis of test
scores and high school records. Transfer students must complete
a minimum of 28 transferable semester units (maximum 70) with
a 2.75 GPA in all previous college work attempted. Students
should also have a 2.5 GPA in the last term of full-time study prior
to the time of application to CLU. All coursework applicable to GE
or major preparation requirements must be taken for a grade, with
the exception of courses taken credit by exam.
CLU accepts the certification of the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students who complete
IGETC and California Lutheran University's religion and foreign
language requirements will have met all of CLU's general education
curriculum. Students who do not complete IGETC prior to
transferring to CLU will follow the CLU general education pattern.
A course can be used only once to satisfy GE requirements.
Even though a course may be listed in more than one area, the
course cannot be double counted for GE.
Prospective transfer students are encouraged to schedule an
appointment with the CLU coordinator of transfer services for
counseling and preliminary transcript evaluation. Also visit CLU’s
Web site at www.callutheran.edu
General Education Courses
AREA I. PROFICIENCIES
A. Written Communication
1. Freshman English:
ENGL V01A or by AP Exam.
2. Writing intensive course:
Junior level transfers (58+ units) complete one course
after transfer.
B. Speaking Intensive
SPCH V01, V05, V10, V13; THA V02A; or Oral
Communication Proficiency Test.
C. Foreign Language
Two sequential courses in the same language from:
FREN V01-V04; GERM V01-V04; ITAL V01-V04; JAPN
V01, V02; SL V10A, V10B, V10C; SPAN V01-V04 or SPAN
V03S, V04S; or successful completion of second semester
level course or score on CLU Foreign Language Placement
Test at third semester college level.
D. Mathematical Reasoning
CS V17; MATH V04, V05, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24,
V38, V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V52; or appropriate
score on CLU Math Placement Test.
AREA II. PERSPECTIVES
A. Humanities
1. History - One course from:
AES V02A, V02B, V21A, V21B, V22, V40A, V40B,
V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V63 or any one course in
history (except HIST V01S, V04BS).
2. Literature - One course from:
AES V31; ENGL V01B, V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A,
V22B, V23, V26, V30, V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A,
V36B; SPAN V20; THA V23.
3. Philosophy - One course from:
PHIL V01, V02, V04, V05, V06A, V06B.
4. Religion
PHIL V03B.
Students transferring with fewer than 58 units may transfer
one religion course and must complete one upper division
religion course at CLU; students transferring with 58 or more
units must complete one religion course at CLU.
B. Natural Sciences
Two courses, one with lab, from:
ANAT V01; ANPH V01; ANTH V01, V01L; AST V01, V01L,
V02; BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18,
V29, V29L, V30, V31, V32, V40, V41; CHEM V01A,
V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V05, V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL,
V12B, V12BL, V20, V20L, V21, V21L, V30, V30L; GEOG
V05, V06, V22; GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V07, V11, V21;
MICR V01; PHSC V01; PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL, V02BV02BL,
V03A-V03AL, V03B-V03BL, V04-V04L, V05-V05L,
V06-V06L; PHSO V01.
C. Social Sciences
Two courses from different disciplines from:
AES V01, V11; ANTH V02-V04, V06, V07; ECON V01A,
V01B; GEOG V02, V08; HEC V23, V24; POLS V01-V05,
V08-V11, V14-V16; PSY V01-V05, V07, V25, V29-V31;
SOC V01-V04, V07, V31.
D. Visual and Performing Arts
Note: Only one course may be less than two units credit.
One participation course from:
ART V11A-V13C, V15A-V16B, V18A-V26B, V31A-V55B,
V71-V74B; DANC V14; FDM V18A, V18B; MUS V10-V27,
V31A-V37, V43-V47, V60D, V60F, V61A, V61B; PHOT
V01-V04B, V06A, V06B, V08-V09B, V73; THA V02A-V03,
V05-V07, V10, V14, V21, V22, V31.
One additional course from the list above or from:
AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01-V09, V14A-V14C;
MUS V01-V09B; PHOT V07; THA V01, V20, V29.
E. Health and Well-being
A transfer with two different PE activities or one PE activity
and one health education course will satisfy the entire
requirement. Junior/senior transfers with no previous PE
activities will take HED V97 or HEC V97. Transfers over 25
years of age are exempted from this requirement.
Note: Only one unit per activity course will transfer; no
more than three units will apply toward graduation; an
activity course may not be repeated for credit.
AREA III. CULTURES AND CIVILIZATIONS
A. Global Studies: The World and The West
Requirement waived for students transferring with 28 or
more units.
B. U.S. Diversity
One course from:
AES V01, V02A, V02B, V11, V20, V22, V23, V24, V40A,
V40B, V41, V62, V63; ANTH V04, V06; ART V07; AAS
V01; CHST V01, V02, V24; ENGL V33, V34, V35, V36A,
V36B; HIST V02A-V03B, V05A, V05B, V12, V13, V17;
PSY V30; SOC V03, V04, V24.
Note: Courses taken to meet this requirement may be
double counted to meet Perspectives requirements.
CAVEAT — These courses and requirements are subject to
change. Students should consult a counselor regularly throughout
the school year to receive the most current transfer information.
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UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
2006-2007
General Education Requirements
GENERAL TRANSFER INFORMATION: Transfer students may
enter the University of La Verne at the beginning of any term/
semester. There is no limit to the number of transfer units that will
be accepted by ULV. However, students are required to complete a
minimum of 32 semester units through ULV as well as completing
a minimum of 44 semester units at the upper division level. Students
who have received credit through CLEP, ACT, PEP, DANTES, USAFI,
the military, correspondence, vocational, technical and extension
courses must follow the transfer policy as stated in the ULV catalog.
Students certified as having met all area of requirements at the
University of California or in the California State University General
Education/Breadth Certification or in the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) will be credited with fulfilling
all of ULV’s General Education requirements. A copy of the
certification form obtainable from the transfer center at the community
college that the student attended needs to be provided when the
community college transcript is sent to ULV. No course will be
considered for transfer unless a C- or better was received.
Prospective students are encouraged to schedule an appointment
with a ULV academic advisor for a preliminary evaluation of their
transcripts. ULV has different general education requirements for
traditional undergraduate students and non-traditional students.
A “traditional” student is one who is admitted and enrolled in a
traditional undergraduate program at the ULV main campus.
A “non-traditional” student is one who is admitted and enrolled
through an off-campus regional center such as the Ventura County
and Point Mugu campuses.
General Education Courses*
I. ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS:
A. ENGL V01A and ENGL V01B.
B. One course from: SPCH V01, V10, V15.
II. FINE ARTS:
Traditional students: select one course from each area.
Non-traditional students: select one course from either
area.
A. AES V10, V12, V65, V66; ART V01, V02A, V02B,
V03, V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09; ENGL V29A,
V29B; MUS V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B; THA
V01.
B. ART V11A, V12A, V13A, V15A, V16A, V19, V25A,
V37A, V51A; ENGL V10; MUS V24A; THA V02A; or
two semesters of MUS performance courses.
III. HUMANITIES:
Traditional students: select one course from three different
areas.
Non-traditional students: select one course from two different
areas.
A. ENGL V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26,
V30, V31, V33, V34, V35; THA V23.
B. PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B.
C. JOUR V01, V05A.
D. IDS V08.
IV. MATHEMATICS:
A. One course from: CS V17; MATH V04, V05, V20,
V21A, V21B, V21C, V40, V44+, V45, V46A, V46B,
V52; PSY V04+
+Acceptable only for non-traditional students.
V. NATURAL SCIENCE:
Select one course from each area, one of which must have a
lab.
A. BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V29, V29L.
B. AST V01, V01L; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL,
V10, V10L, V20, V20L; PHSC V01, PHYS V01, V02A,
V02AL, V02B, V02BL, V03A, V03AL, V03B, V03BL;
GEOL V02, V02L, V03.
VI. SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Traditional students: select one course from three different
areas.
Non-traditional students: select one course from two different
areas.
A. ANTH V02; PSY V01, V02; SOC V01, V02, V04.
B. AES V02A, V02B, V22, V40A, V40B, V63; HIST
V01A, V01B, V03A, V03B, V05A, V05B, V12, V17;
POLS V01, V03.
C. ECON V01A, V01B.
D. GEOG V02, V08.
VII. MOVEMENT AND SPORTS SCIENCE:
Non-traditional students are exempt from this area.
A. HED V93 and select one course from PE V01-V60.
The University of La Verne CORE requirements consist of a cluster
of common courses, which all students take, once admitted and
enrolled at ULV. The courses will introduce students to the central
values of the University as they are articulated in the Mission
Statement. The number of CORE courses that a transfer student
will be required to enroll in is determined by the number of
semester hours transferred at the time of matriculation. Refer to
ULV catalog for additional information. www.ulv.edu/catalog.
CORE Requirements
I. VALUES AND CRITICAL THINKING:
A. PHIL V02 and V05.
II. FOREIGN LANGUAGE:
A. One course from: FREN V02; GERM V02; ITAL V02;
JAPN V02; SPAN V02.
III. WORLD CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE:
A. One course from: HIST V18A, V18B.
IV. INTERNATIONAL/INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE:
A. Course available at ULV.
V. INTERDISCIPLINARY:
A. Course available at ULV.
VI. SERVICE LEARNING:
A. Course available at ULV.
ADDITIONAL ULV TRANSFER GUIDELINES
*Courses taken in preparation for the major may be used to satisfy
general education requirements. While a course may satisfy more
than one general education area and/or CORE requirement, it shall
not be counted more than once and any excess units in one area
shall not apply to another area.
CAVEAT — The courses and requirements listed are subject to
change. Students should consult with a counselor or ULV academic
advisor regularly throughout the school year to receive the most
current transfer information.
Visit the University of La Verne Web site
www.ulv.edu
80 -Degrees, Programs, Transfer Information Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES
Course Identification
A course identification is comprised of the course discipline
name or abbreviated name and course number (for example, CJ
V01). All course numbers for Ventura College will have a leading
V (for Ventura) preceding the actual course number. Courses
numbered 1 (one) through 9 (nine) will also have a leading zero
preceding the actual number. Sometimes an alphabetic character
is appended to the course identification (for example, ART V12A).
Courses requiring a year (two semesters) in which to complete
the full offering may be designated by number and letter (for
example, BUS V01A-V01B). The A section of the course is usually
offered in the fall semester with the B section following in the
spring; however, some year-sequence courses begin in the spring
semester.
The alphabetical designation in the course identification may
also be used to designate the related topics of a year-long course
(for example, HIST V18A-V18B); in this instance, the A course
would not be a prerequisite to the B course and/or subsequent
courses.
Semester Unit Credit
The semester unit credit of the course is shown by a number(s)
following the title of the course. As defined elsewhere, the semester
unit is based on three hours of workstudy; one lecture hour with
two attendant hours of preparation or three hours of laboratory
activity requiring special facilities or equipment.
Most courses have fixed units; some have variable units. The
unit value of each variable-unit course will be specified in the
Schedule of Classes each term. In certain instances, to best serve
students in summer term and in evening classes, the hours of
instruction in some courses may be reduced and credit reduced
proportionately.
Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and
Recommended Preparation
A course prerequisite states the preparation required to
successfully complete a particular course. A prerequisite represents
a set of skills or a body of knowledge that a student must possess
prior to enrollment and without which the student is highly unlikely
to succeed in the course. For example, a student enrolling in
general chemistry is likely to have grave difficulty without adequate
preparation in algebra.
A course corequisite states the course or courses in which a
student must be concurrently enrolled. A corequisite represents a
set of skills or a body of knowledge that a student must acquire
through concurrent enrollment in another course and without
which the student is highly unlikely to succeed in the course.
Recommended preparation states the preparation suggested by
the faculty to successfully complete a particular course. While
encouraged to do so, students are not required to satisfy
recommended preparation guidelines to enroll in a course.
Course prerequisites, corequisites or recommended preparation
are specified within course descriptions announced in this Catalog;
they are also specified in the Schedule of Classes. A course has
no prerequisites or corequisites unless so designated. Students
must have satisfied the prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements
for all courses in which they enroll.
CHALLENGING A PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: It is
recognized that students may have preparation equivalent to the
stated prerequisites or corequisites or may wish to challenge a
prerequisite or corequisite as allowed by state law. The Petition
for Challenging a Prerequisite or Corequisite is available in the
Counseling Office. The student shall bear the initial burden of
showing that grounds exist for the challenge. The following is a list
of the grounds under which a challenge may be pursued:
1. The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the
goal of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite
or corequisite course has not been made reasonably
available (student educational plan must be on file).
2. The prerequisite or corequisite is not valid because it is not
necessary for success in the course for which it is required
(student documentation required).
3. The prerequisite or corequisite is unlawfully discriminatory
or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner
(student documentation required).
4. The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the
course despite not meeting the prerequisite or corequisite
(student documentation required).
Field Trips
Field trips are required activities for a number of courses in the
College curriculum. For any such courses, it is intended that they
be clearly identified in the College Catalog and the Schedule of
Classes. For other courses, a field trip or an off-campus activity
may be optional for the students enrolled.
According to policy adopted by the College District’s governing
board, all persons making any type of field trip or excursion shall
be deemed to have waived all claims for injury, accident, illness,
or death during, or by reason of, the field trip or excursion.
The College assumes no liability for students’ personal property.
This includes course or related College activities, on campus, at
off-campus facilities, and college-sponsored field trips.
Course Repetition
A statement following the course description noting the repeat
capability of a course will specify the maximum credit permitted
for the designated course. The repeat capability will be expressed
in maximum units and/or in total times the course may be taken.
The absence of a repeat capability statement is always intended
to designate a course which may be taken one time only.
Co-designated Courses
The college offers some of its courses as co-designated or
cross-listed between two or more disciplines. Where this occurs,
all aspects of the co-designated courses are identical, except the
course identifier (course discipline abbreviation) and possibly the
course numbers and/or alpha characters following the discipline
abbreviation, which may be identical or may differ. All other
aspects are the same (title, units, hours, description, repeat
capability, transferability, etc.). These courses are identified in
the announcement of courses section of the catalog. Courses
which are codesignated or cross-referenced are identified by the
phrase "Same as . . ."
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Courses Offered on a Credit/No Credit Basis Only
The following courses will be offered only for credit/no credit;
no letter grade will be awarded: ACT V01, V02, V03, V04, V05,
V10, V12, V88; ANAT V01S; ANPH V01S; ARCH V95, V96; AUTO
V45, V95, V96; BIOL V01S, V20S, V29S, V31S, V32, V60A-V60Z,
V95, V96; BUS V11, V12, V95, V96; BIS V50, V53, V55A, V55B,
V56A, V56B, V71A, V71B, V71C, V73, V76A, V76B, V77A, V77B;
CD V60D, V60E, V60F, V95, V96; CS V95, V96; CT V95, V96; CJ
V16, V40, V41, V42, V60A, V60C, V60E, V60G, V81, V85, V86,
V92, V95, V96; DS V10, V88; DRFT V51, V99; EAC V14, V32, V33,
V95, V96; ENGL V03, V04A, V04B, V09, V133, V134, V135,
V136A, V136B; ESL V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V06, V07, V08,
V09, V12, V14, V15, V16, V88; FREN V71, V72, V73, V74; GEOG
V24, V95, V96; GW V01A, V01G, V02A, V02B, V02Q, V02T, V02X,
V88, V89, V90; HS V12, V95, V96; HIST V01S, V04BS; HEC V95,
V96; HUM V15; IDS V60A-V60Z, V72; INTR V95, V96; JOUR V31,
V95, V96; LDR V88, V89; LS V01L, V04, V19, V24; MATH V03S,
V20S,V21AS, V21BS, V21CS, V24S, V44S; MICR V01S; MM
V95, V96; NS V15, V75, V76A, V76B, V76C, V76D, V77, V80,
V83A, V83B, V84A, V84B, V85, V95, V96; PM V95; PE V95, V96;
PHSO V01S; POLS V01S, V60C; PSY V04S; SOC V95, V96; WS
V95, V96; WEL V95, V96; WEXP V95, V96.
Workshop series V88 & V89 courses not indicated above are
credit/no credit or graded as designated in the Schedule of
Classes.
Courses Not Applicable For Degree Credit
The College offers selected courses which are not applicable for
degree credit. Students enrolled in the courses noted below will
receive unit credit and will be awarded an academic record symbol
on transcripts as defined in the academic policy section of this
catalog. However, the units earned in these courses will not apply
toward certificates of completion, certificates of achievement, or
associate degrees. The following courses are not applicable for
degree credit: ACT V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V10, V12, V88;
ANAT V01S; ANPH V01S; BIOL V01S, V20S, V29S, V31S; CD
V60D, V60E, V60F; DS V10; DRFT V99; EAC V14; ENGL V03,
V04A, V04B, V07, V08A, V08B; ESL V01, V02, V03, V04,V05,
V06, V07, V08, V09, V12, V14, V15, V16, V33, V34A, V34B, V40,
V88; HS V12; HIST V01S, V04BS; HUM V15; IDS V11, V12, V60AV60Z;
LS V01, V01L, V02, V03A, V03B, V03C, V04, V05, V07,
V08, V09, V10, V11, V14, V19, V24, V25, V88; MATH V03S, V09,
V10, V20S, V21AS, V21BS, V21CS, V24S, V44S; MICR V01S; NS
V75, V80, V84A, V84B, V85; PHSO V01S; POLS V01S; PSY V04S;
SS V01, V02.
Workshop series V88 & V89 courses not indicated above are
offered for associate degree credit or are not applicable for degree
credit as designated in the Schedule of Classes.
Transfer Course Identification
Courses offered by Ventura College provide a wide selection of
curricula that meet the requirements for most university majors.
To assist students in planning their programs of study, all credit
courses offered by Ventura College are classified as follows:
1. No notation of transfer credit following the course description
indicates that the course is not designed to transfer to
public (and most independent) four-year colleges or
universities.
2. The notation of transfer credit after the course description
is followed by the abbreviation CSU meaning that the
course will transfer to any of the 23 campuses of the
California State University (Northridge, Cal Poly, etc.) and/
or is followed by the abbreviation UC meaning that the
course will transfer to any of the 10 campuses of the
University of California (Santa Barbara, UCLA, etc.)
3. The notation of credit limitations following the transfer
credit statement indicates that one or more public four-
year institutions impose some kind of limitation on the
course. In this case, consult your counselor concerning
the transferability of the course.
4. The notation of transfer credit is defined to mean that the
course is acceptable for unit credit for admissions purposes
and for credit towards a baccalaureate degree only. Students
interested in the applicability of particular courses for use
in satisfaction of major preparation requirements and/or
general education requirements are advised to consult the
transfer information section of the Catalog and a Ventura
College counselor.
5. The notation of CAN following the transfer credit statement
designates a California Articulation Number. The CAN
system provides a cross-reference number or course
identification for courses which are acceptable “in lieu of’’
comparable courses at participating California colleges
and universities. These courses will be acceptable as
equivalent in content and scope to identically designated
CAN courses at transfer institutions and will satisfy
comparable degree requirements at all participating
campuses in California.
Additional transfer information is available from the Counseling
Office, the Transfer Center, or the ASSIST Web site: www.assist.org
Offering of Courses as Described in the Catalog
Occasionally there may be changes concerning course numbers,
titles, units of credit, prerequisites, hours, or course descriptions
made after publication of the Catalog. Efforts will be made through
the Schedules of Classes, public media, and at the time of
registration, to notify students of any changes other than as
described in the Catalog.
All degree applicable courses listed in the Catalog meet major,
general education, or elective credit requirements for approved
degree or certificate programs.
The College will make every effort to regularly offer each of the
credit courses listed under the announcement of courses. "Regularly
offered" shall mean a frequency of not less than once in two years.
The student who plans to satisfy the requirements for a particular
academic goal --such as a Certificate of Achievement, an Associate
Degree, and/or the completion of courses necessary to prepare for
transfer into a baccalaureate major -- must carefully plan a
program of study to complete all requirements in a timely fashion.
The student may consult with appropriate instructional divisions to
determine the frequency of course offerings.
Offering of Courses as Listed in the Schedule of
Classes
The College reserves the right to cancel any course section
scheduled for any term if enrollment is insufficient. Courses may
be scheduled off-campus in Ventura, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, Santa
Paula, and other locations as noted in the Schedule of Classes.
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Course Discipline Abbreviations
Course disciplines listed below are a regular part of the established curriculum. The current Schedule of Classes should be consulted
to determine the availability of specific courses offered within the disciplines noted.
The designation for course identification comprises an abbreviated discipline title followed by alphanumeric characters. The College
uses the following discipline title abbreviations:
AG-Agriculture HIST-History
AES-American Ethnic Studies HEC-Home Economics
ANAT-Anatomy HUM-Humanities
ANPH-Anatomy/Physiology IDS-Interdisciplinary Studies
ANTH-Anthropology INTR-Internship
ARCH-Architecture ITAL-Italian
ART-Art JAPN-Japanese
AAS-Asian American Studies JOUR-Journalism
ACT- Assistive Computer Technology LDR-Leadership
AST-Astronomy LS-Learning Skills
AUTO-Automotive LIB-Library Instruction
BIOL-Biology MT-Manufacturing Technology
BUS-Business MATH-Mathematics
BIS-Business Information Systems MICR-Microbiology
CHEM-Chemistry MM-Multimedia
CHST-Chicano Studies MUS-Music
CD-Child Development NS-Nursing Science
CS-Computer Science PM-Paramedic
CT-Construction Technology PHIL-Philosophy
CJ-Criminal Justice PHOT-Photography
DANC-Dance PE-Physical Education
DS-Developmental Studies PHSC-Physical Science
DRFT-Drafting PHYS-Physics
ECON-Economics PHSO-Physiology
EDU-Education POLS-Political Science
EAC-Educational Assistance Center PSY-Psychology
EMT-Emergency Medical Technology RE-Real Estate
ENGR-Engineering REC-Recreation
ENGL-English SL-Sign Language
ESL-English as a Second Language SOC-Sociology
FDM-Fashion Design and Merchandising SPAN-Spanish
FREN-French SPCH-Speech
GEOG-Geography SS-Study Skills
GEOL-Geology SUP-Supervision
GERM-German THA-Theatre Arts
GW-Guidance Workshops WS-Water Science
HED-Health Education WEL-Welding
HS-Health Science WEXP-Work Experience
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CREDIT COURSES
AGRICULTURE
AG V03 - PLANT BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is a study of the practical aspects of plant growth,
environmental relationships, physiology, structures, function,
reproduction, and evolution. Basic concepts of biology will be
illustrated utilizing the identification and study of important
economic crops. Independent study projects and field laboratories
are required.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN AG 8.
AG V04 - SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course explores the scientific aspects of vegetative
management as related to understanding physical, chemical and
biological soil properties. Current water and irrigation topics
including sources, quality, distribution and management to be
reviewed. Analysis of plant nutrient needs and technical methods of
evaluation and application will be discussed.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 4. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN AG 14.
AG V21 - INTRODUCTION TO PEST MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of and orientation to current laws, regulations and
licensing requirements affecting individuals, businesses and
agencies involved in pest management programs. Emphasis is on
safety, environmental issues, equipment use and preparation for
state licensing and certification examinations. Participants will
receive worker safety certification and will qualify for state
examinations. Continuing education credit will be granted to
licensed persons upon successful completion of course.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 21. Transfer credit: CSU.
AG V22 - INSECTS AND DISEASES OF PLANTS - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes the symptoms, identification and control of
common insects and diseases as applied to agricultural and
horticultural crops. Natural, cultural, mechanical and chemical
controls are studied; and management techniques toward
prevention of pest problems.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 22. Transfer credit: CSU.
AG V23 - WEED, VERTEBRATE AND NEMATODE
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Students will learn to identify and develop management programs
for common, noxious and poisonous California weeds. This course
will review allergenic plants and various rodent, bird, and fish
population problems. Emphasis will be on life habits, environmental
concerns, damage, and control practices. Techniques for nematode
sampling, recognition, and regulation will be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 23. Transfer credit: CSU.
AG V45 - TREE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 Laboratory weekly
In this course, students will learn to identify and manage trees
and large shrubs planted in southern California landscapes.
Techniques for planting, pruning, staking, pest management, and
general care will be emphasized. Students will gain practical
experience in all aspects of tree management including trimming,
repair and hazard evaluation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HORT V45. Transfer credit: CSU.
AG V54 - CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course includes a consideration of the conservation issues
of the renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Included in
this list are water, energy sources, air, soil, grasslands, forests,
wildlife, agriculture factors and certain minerals. Methods and
techniques of the subject are emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 54. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
AG V60A-Z - TOPICS IN AGRICULTURE - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
These courses consider topics not covered in detail by other
agriculture offerings.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: determined by
transfer institution.
AG V88 - AGRICULTURE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula.
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly AG
V89.
AG V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN AGRICULTURE - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Ag 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
AMERICAN ETHNIC STUDIES
AES V01 - INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of traditional and contemporary native culture of North
America. Emphasis will be placed on the anthropological concepts
and theories which facilitate an understanding of the rich diversity
of American Indian life, including economics, social organization,
politics, supernaturalistic beliefs, a variety of current issues and
other topics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 1. Same as ANTH V04.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V02A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON NATIVE
AMERICANS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey and analysis of United States
history from the colonial period through Reconstruction with an
emphasis on the role of Native American Indian peoples. This
course emphasizes basic social, political, economic and intellectual
concepts and developments of the country in general and the
impact of/on Native American Indian peoples in particular.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 2A. Same as HIST
V05A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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AES V02B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON NATIVE
AMERICANS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey and analysis of United States
history from the Civil War to the present with emphasis on the role
and participation of the Native American Indian peoples. The course
emphasizes basic American social, political, economic and
intellectual concepts and developments of the country in general
and in particular the impact of/on Native American Indian peoples.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 2B. Same as HIST
V05B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V10 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AND PRECOLUMBIAN
ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the sculpture, architecture, painting and related
visual arts of Africa and Pre-Columbian America. Emphasis will be
placed on the relationship between the art and the sociological,
religious, historical and philosophical aspects of the various
cultures involved.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 10. Same as ART V03.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V11 - RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUP RELATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course analyzes the patterns of prejudice and discrimination
in the United States including their nature, sources, and
consequences, and reviews strategies for their reduction. Majority/
minority relations among the major social and cultural groups will
be given specific examination.
Formerly AES 11. Same as SOC V03. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V12 - HISTORY OF JAZZ - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of jazz history, from both a musical and cultural
perspective from its roots in ragtime, blues, and American popular
music, to the diverse styles of today. The focus will be on
important individuals, groups, styles, and influences, as well as the
impact of American society and world culture. Guest artists and
lecturers, and analysis of recordings may be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 12. Same as MUS V07.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V15 - FOLK DANCE: ETHNIC DANCES OF THE
WORLD - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Introduction to the study and performance of ethnic dance. A
study of ethnic dance forms, music and clothing, as well as the
cultural and historical context of the dances. Emphasis is on
representative ethnic dances from Latin America, Asia, Europe,
Africa, the Middle East, North America, and other areas. The
course is designed to help students seeking careers and further
study in dance and related fields.
AES V15/DANC V26 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly AES 15. Same as DANC V26.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V20 - INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Mexican
American/Chicano heritage with emphasis on the contemporary
experience in the United States. The survey will include an analysis
of the economic, political, social, and intellectual elements of the
culture of the Mexican American/Chicano community, and a study
of the changing relationship of the community to the general society
of the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 20. Same as CHST
V01. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V21A - THE HERITAGE OF MEXICO I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents major historical developments and
personalities which have shaped the Mexican nation from the Pre-
Columbian era to independence. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the culture and customs of the Mexican people as
seen throughout their history.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 21A. Same as HIST
V10A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V21B - THE HERITAGE OF MEXICO II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents major historical developments and
personalities which have shaped the Mexican nation from the
independence to the present time. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the culture and customs of the Mexican people as
seen throughout their history plus important events in the
relationship between Mexico and the United States. A portion of the
course will address the role of the Mexican and the Mexican
American in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 21B. Same as HIST
V10B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V22 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
CHICANOS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of the United States from the
Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the
participation and contributions made by Chicanos to the
development of American society with a focus on the major
historical forces, events, and trends in American history that have
impacted and shaped the cultural, social, economic, political and
intellectual heritage of Mexican Americans/Chicanos in the United
States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 22. Same as HIST
V12. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V23 - CHICANO STUDIES ISSUES - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will assess the similarities and differences of
multiple cultures which have contributed to the Chicano experience.
The examinations of Chicano studies will include historical
perspectives and social science research principles and practices
to analyze the impact of economic, political, cultural, social, and
institutional factors which have shaped the Mexican/Chicano
experience in the Southwest.
Same as CHST V02. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
AES V24 - SOCIOLOGY OF THE CHICANO
COMMUNITY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01 or SOC V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine various theoretical perspectives from a
sociological framework in relation to the Chicano community. Race,
class, gender, and culture in the historical development of Chicano
people will be explored as we discuss culture, ethnic identity, the
institutions of education, economics, family and government. This
will include an overview of past and current social movements (i.e.
the Chicano, Chicana Feminism, labor movements and other
topics). The course will analyze prevailing myths and stereotypes
and investigate the ways Chicanos have contributed and
participated in social and political change. Also, specific instances
of Chicano structural resistance to Anglo encroachment and
domination will be discussed. Particular attention will also be given
to language development among Chicanos and the historical role of
youth.
Field trips may be required. Same as CHST V24 & SOC V24.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
86 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
AES V30 - READING MULTICULTURAL
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V07 or ESL V33 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a survey of multicultural literature which focuses on
reading, understanding and writing about the genres of poetry, short
fiction and drama. The course is designed to help students improve
their understanding of the elements of each of the genres and the
social and historical and cultural contexts which contribute to the
works. Students will learn to read, summarize and analyze literary
works from a variety of cultural groups. They will also learn to do
literary research.
Same as ENGL V06B.
AES V31 - HISPANIC LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to introduce the student to important
novels, short stories, drama, poetry and essays from Latin America
translated into English. Special emphasis will be given to
contemporary authors. Discussion will concentrate on developing
an understanding and appreciation for the essential qualities of the
selected authors and their literary work; the literary trends and
stylistic tendencies reflected in their work; and the manner and
extent to which their literary work reflects the Latin American ethos.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 31. Same as SPAN
V20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V40A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON AFRICAN
AMERICANS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will explore the history of the United States from the
colonial period through Reconstruction with emphasis placed on the
role of African Americans. Starting in colonial America, the course
will emphasize the contributions, institutions, trends, concepts,
movements and problems relevant to the country in general and to
African Americans in particular. A balanced focus will be placed on
social, political, economic and intellectual considerations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 40A. Same as HIST
V03A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V40B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON AFRICAN
AMERICANS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will explore the history of the United States from the
Civil War to the present with emphasis on the role of African
Americans. Beginning with Reconstruction at the end of the Civil War
to the presidential plans for Reconstruction, futile opposition of
southern Democrats to radical Republican reconstruction plans and
the plight of the newly freed slaves is to be analyzed. Analyses of
amendments, and other American history topics such as
industrialization, Jim Crow laws, Populist party, Spanish American
war and all other American wars will be discussed in relation to
African Americans and their involvement and contributions. Special
emphasis will be placed upon contributions, institutions, trends,
concepts, movements and problems relevant to the country in
general and to African Americans in particular. A balanced focus will
be placed on social, political, economic and intellectual
considerations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 40B. Same as HIST
V03B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V41 - CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a historically oriented study of the African
American experience since World War II. Emphasis will be placed
on the environmental context of the emergence of strident African
American activities, and the philosophical assumptions, the rhetoric
and the substance of the civil rights movement and Black power
revolt. Relevant personalities, organizations, and cultural
expressions will be studied in relation to one another, and in relation
to existing national political, economic, social, and intellectual
institutional structures.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 41. Same as HIST V13.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V42A - AFRICAN HISTORY TO 1800 - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of African history and will cover the
ancient Egyptians as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and its climate,
geography, culture and history. Beginning with civilizations along
the Nile, the reign of Kushitic pharaohs and other ruling dynasties,
this course will cover the rise and fall of great kingdoms in West
Africa, the Atlantic slave trade and religion in western and central
Sudan, and end around 1800.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 42A. Same as HIST
V14A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V42B - AFRICAN HISTORY SINCE 1800 - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of the Africans since 1800. It starts with
Europeans' enlightenment and humanitarian efforts and covers
racism and stereotypes, European colonization in Africa,
Nationalistic and Messianic movements, Negritude, the African
woman, independence, Afrikanners in South Africa, and the
meaning of freedom. The course ends with the problems of
modernization in present day Africa.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 42B. Same as HIST
V14B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V61 - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF
EAST ASIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will present a historical survey of the countries and
cultures of East Asia with a principal focus on China and Japan. An
emphasis will be placed on the impact of traditional Chinese and
Japanese antiquity on the present, the impact of the culture and
heritage of each nation on the other, and the impact of the West on
both major nations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 61. Same as HIST V15.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V62 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN AMERICAN
STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Asian
American experience. Emphasis will be placed on Americans of
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast-Asian and South-Asian
ancestry. The course will focus on Asian American experiences
with respect to the histories of immigration, cultural diversity and
adaptation to life in the United States.
Formerly AES 62. Same as AAS V01. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -87
AES V63 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON ASIAN
AMERICANS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will survey the historical experience of the United
States from Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed
on the participation and contributions made by Asian Americans to
the social, political, and economic development of American
society with a focus on Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
and Southeast Asian ancestry. The course will examine the major
historical forces and trends in American history that have impacted
and shaped the social, economic, cultural, political and intellectual
heritage of the Asian American in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 63. Same as HIST
V17. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V65 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of aesthetic developments such as sculpture,
architecture, painting and crafts in Asiatic cultures. Emphasis will
be placed on the arts of three major cultural areas - India, China
and Japan-based on their historical, cultural and philosophical
backgrounds.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 65. Same as ART V08.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V66 - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN AND
CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of mainstream modern and contemporary developments
in painting, sculpture, crafts and architecture of selected Latin
American countries, including both modernist and postmodernist
forms, with particular emphasis on a Latin American identity
through works of art as a form of cultural, and social expression.
Field trips will be required. Same as ART V09. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ANATOMY
ANAT V01 - GENERAL HUMAN ANATOMY - 4 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V03
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is a survey of the gross anatomy and histology of
the major human organ systems including the skeletal and muscle
system, the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous,
endocrine and reproductive systems. Laboratory work includes
observation of models, human organs and tissues. A human
cadaver is used for demonstration of musculature and digestive,
respiratory, circulatory, and urogenital systems.
Formerly Anat 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN BIOL 10 or CAN BIOL SEQ B [with PHSO
V01].
ANAT V01S - GENERAL HUMAN ANATOMY
STUDY SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: ANAT V01
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course will give students opportunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Review of tests will occur and methods of taking notes and
studying will be considered. The course will enable students to
better comprehend course material and thus improve performance
in the course.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
ANPH V01 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY - 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V10-V10L or CHEM V20-V20L or CHEM V30V30L
or 1 year of high school chemistry with grades of C or better
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L
Hours: 3 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course offers a survey of the structural and functional
relationships which exist between organs and tissues within the
human body. The human body will be approached from a gross
anatomical perspective in the lab using models, human organs,
histology slides and cadaver observations and from the
physiological perspective in lecture discussions and exercises.
Cellular structure and physiology, histology and fundamentals of
molecular biology will be used to describe the mechanisms by
which homeostatic balance is maintained in the body as a whole.
Formerly AnPh 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
ANPH V01S - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: ANPH V01
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will give students opportunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Review of tests will occur and methods of taking notes and
studying will be considered. The course will enable students to
better comprehend course material and thus improve performance
in the course.
Formerly AnPh 1S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH V01 - PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Human biological evolution; evolutionary theory and basic
genetic concepts; survey of non-human primates with emphasis on
models for understanding human evolution; the fossil evidence for
primate/human evolution; emergence of culture and language;
origins and significance of human physical diversity.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Anthro 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ANTH 2.
ANTH V01L - PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ANTH V01 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
The laboratory provides experiences in applying the principles
and techniques of physical anthropology. Topics include: Scientific
Method, Mendelian and molecular genetics, population genetics,
variation in contemporary human populations, forensics,
comparative vertebrate anatomy, human osteology, primatology,
and comparative human fossil morphology.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
88 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
ANTH V02 - CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction into the comparative study of cultural systems.
Emphasis will be on the research methods, concepts and theories
which apply to an understanding of the worldwide diversity of
human behavior in all major aspects of culture, including
economics, social organization, politics, supernaturalistic beliefs
and other topics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Anthro 2. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ANTH 4.
ANTH V03 - ARCHAEOLOGY AND WORLD
PREHISTORY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V01 or ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to the history, goals, and methods of
anthropological archaeology, coupled with a worldwide survey of
human culture history. Emphasis will be on methods of interpreting
and dating the past, the origins of hominids and culture, the
development of modern Homo sapiens, the origins of agriculture,
and the rise of complex states.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Anthro 3. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ANTH 6.
ANTH V04 - INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of traditional and contemporary native cultures of North
America. Emphasis will be placed on the anthropological concepts
and theories which facilitate an understanding of the rich diversity
of American Indian life, including economics, social organization,
politics, supernaturalistic beliefs, a variety of current issues and
other topics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Anthro 4. Same as AES
V01. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ANTH V06 - ANTHROPOLOGY OF WOMEN - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V01 and ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An exploration of women’s roles, accomplishments and
stereotypes, past and present, as these are affected by different
types of cultures, simple and complex, including examples from all
continents. Information and issues concerning American women
are discussed in cross-cultural perspective.
Formerly Anthro 6. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ANTH V07 - MAGIC, RELIGION AND CULTURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Beliefs about the supernatural are found in all known societies.
This course surveys some of the religious systems found in
cultures around the world, past and present, familiar and exotic.
Beliefs and practices related to magic, witchcraft, and divination
are given particular attention, as are those related to shamanism,
supernatural beings, rituals and reform movements. Anthropological
theories of the origins and functions of supernaturalistic beliefs are
also examined.
Formerly Anthro 7. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ANTH V60A-Z - TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
A course considering select topics in anthropology which are not
covered in detail in the general anthropology course offerings.
Examples of topics to be offered from time to time include: myths
and rituals, women in other cultures, peasant societies, technology
and culture.
Formerly Anthro 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
ANTH V88 - ANTHROPOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ANTH V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ANTHROPOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Anthro
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ANTH V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
ANTHROPOLOGY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Anthro 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
ARCHITECTURE
ARCH V10 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course includes the study of design that addresses
concepts of order, site analysis, scale, structure, rhythm, detail and
culture.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Arch 10. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V11 - BLUEPRINT READING: ARCHITECTURAL/
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides experience in construction blueprint reading
and plan review. Experiences will include the study of lines,
symbols, notations and dimensions used on architectural drawings.
Code interpretation and design compliance will be stressed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Arch 11. Same as CT V20
& DRFT V02B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
ARCH V12 - ADVANCED BLUEPRINT READING:
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V11 or CT V20 or DRFT V02B or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an advanced blueprint reading course for inspectors,
contractors and designers interested in commercial and industrial
construction. This course will provide training in blueprint reading
comprehension, system assemblies, and material specifications.
Subjects to be covered will include soils, foundations, site work,
concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding, mechanical and
electrical systems.
Same as CT V12. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -89
ARCH V15 - DESIGN AND MODEL
CONSTRUCTION - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
The course is intended to provide beginning students with a
hands-on design and construction experience in coordination with
their first design and visual communication studios. The course has
two primary content areas. The first is the safe operation of wood
and metal tools and equipment and the second is the design and
construction of a small scale project.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V21 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is the study and practice of basic techniques used
for graphic communication. Techniques will include orthographic
and isometric projection, mechanical perspective, shades and
shadows.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 21. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ARCH V22 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V21
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course includes further development of freehand and
mechanical graphic communication skills for representation of
conceptual ideas, analysis and design concepts.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 22. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V23 - INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD - 2 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting experience
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the use of AutoCAD including
commands, editing, printing and plotting with emphasis on two-
dimensional, and introduction to three-dimensional drawings.
Overview of related industry trends, practices, and employer
expectations will be addressed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. ARCH V23/
DRFT V05A may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Arch 23. Same as DRFT V05A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V24 - ADVANCED OPERATIONS OF
AUTOCAD - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course emphasizes AutoCAD instruction including three-
dimensional drafting, customization of AutoCAD, introduction to
architectural computer assisted drafting (CAD).
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 24. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V25 - DIGITAL TOOLS FOR ARCHITECTURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
The course is designed to introduce digital tool components to
architecture students. Course assignments develop the student’s
understanding and skills associated with 3D modeling (Form Z),
image editing (Photoshop) and page layout (In-Design), or similar
program applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ARCH V31 - ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to train students in preparing
architectural construction drawings. Drawings include site plan,
foundation plan, floor plan, elevation and detail drawings.
Emphasis is on wood frame construction. Design principles are
discussed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 31. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V32 - ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to train students in preparing
construction drawings for wood, masonry, concrete and steel
construction. Design principles are discussed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 32. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V33 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN
ARCHITECTURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V31; and ARCH V23 or
DRFT V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an integration of previously acquired knowledge
through the assignment of architectural projects. Students may
select individual projects focusing on graphic techniques, design or
construction drawings. All work is performed using computer
assisted drafting.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly Arch 33. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V40 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course includes theories, principles, methods and means
pertaining to the creation of architectural form, space and
organizations, and the incorporation of function and light as issues
that shape the built environment and support the communication of
intended concepts and meanings.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 40. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ARCH V41 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V40
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course includes theories, principles, methods and means
pertaining to the incorporation of context, structure and climate as
issues that shape the built environment and support the
communication of intended concepts and meanings.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 41. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V58 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the International Residential Code
(IRC). Students will learn interpretation and use of the residential
building code as it applies to current construction. Design criteria
and inspection processes will be emphasized. Course content will
include information related to residential code certification for
inspectors and designers. Topics of instruction will follow the
content of the most recent IRC as published by the International
Code Council (ICC).
Same as CT V58. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
90 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
ARCH V59 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introduction to the International Building Code (IBC),
as published by the International Code Council (ICC). The IBC is the
building code used for commercial and industrial structures.
Subjects to be covered will include structural design requirements,
inspection procedures, code comprehension and ICC inspector
certification.
ARCH V59/CT V59 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly Arch 59. Same as CT V59. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V60 - SIMPLIFIED ENGINEERING FOR BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to give the student an
overview of basic construction engineering principles. This course
will study subjects such as live and dead loads, uniform and
concentrated loads, footing and foundation design, post and beam
sizing, shear transfer, load path transfer, building material selection,
connection methods and other aspects of structural design.
Formerly Arch 60. Same as CT V60. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V64 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: MATERIALS AND
METHODS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial
building construction, including materials, foundations, framing,
roof and stair cutting, drywall, finish work and building codes. This
course is intended to serve as an overview of the construction
process.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Arch 64. Same as CT V64.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V67 - BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
REGULATIONS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is a study of California and federal regulations, such
as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Title 24
Regulations, which cover building accessibility for disabled
persons. Both public and private buildings will be studied as well as
parking, exterior routes of travel, entrances, exits and other
accommodations. This course is intended for building designers as
well as contractors and inspectors. This course will also help
prepare students for industry certification.
Formerly Arch 67. Same as CT V67.
ARCH V75 - INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING
AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation
systems. Subjects to be studied will include vocabulary, equipment,
materials, construction methods, system design, and basic
inspection requirements.
Formerly Arch 75. Same as CT V75. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
ARCHITECTURE -.5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units.
ARCH V95 - ARCHITECTURE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This architecture internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V96 - ARCHITECTURE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This architecture internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART
ART V01 - ART APPRECIATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a survey course intended to develop in the student an
understanding of the visual arts, and to acquaint the student with
the major periods and styles of art.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V02A - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF
WESTERN ART I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of the history of western art from
Prehistoric times through the Gothic period. The course includes
discussions of the development of styles, techniques of producing
art, major figures in art history, and the relationship of art and
society.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 2A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ART 2 or CAN ART SEQ A [with ART V02B].
ART V02B - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF
WESTERN ART II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of the history of western art from the
Renaissance to Modern times. The course includes discussions of
the development of styles, techniques of producing art, major
figures in art history, and the relationship of art and society.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 2B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ART 4 or CAN ART SEQ A [with ART V02A].
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -91
ART V03 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AND PRECOLUMBIAN
ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the sculpture, architecture, painting and related
visual arts of Africa and Pre-Columbian America. Emphasis will be
placed on the relationship between the art and the sociological,
religious, historical and philosophical aspects of the various
cultures involved.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 3. Same as AES V10.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V04 - INTRODUCTION TO RENAISSANCE ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the art and architecture in Italy, Flanders, Germany,
and Spain from the Proto-Renaissance period of the 14th century
through 1600.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 4. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V05 - INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of the history of American painting, sculpture,
architecture, and decorative arts from colonial times to the present.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 5. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V06 - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of painting, sculpture, architecture and allied arts of the
19th and 20th centuries. The major art movements of Europe and
the U.S. will be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 6. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V07 - INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN IN
THE ARTS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the visual arts produced by women from ancient
times to the present. The emphasis is on exposure and appreciation
as well as on stylistic analysis of the works.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 7. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V08 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of aesthetic developments such as sculpture,
architecture, painting and crafts in Asiatic cultures. Emphasis will
be placed on the arts of three major cultural areas—India, China
and Japan—based on their historical, cultural and philosophical
backgrounds.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 8. Same as AES V65.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V09 - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN AND
CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICAN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of mainstream modern and contemporary developments
in painting, sculpture, crafts and architecture of selected Latin
American countries, including both modernist and postmodernist
forms, with particular emphasis on a Latin American identity
through works of art as a form of cultural, and social expression.
Field trips will be required. Same as AES V66. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V10 - GALLERY TECHNOLOGY AND
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V01 or V02A or V02B or V03 or
V04 or V05 or V06 or V07 or V08 or V14A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides instruction in all aspects of fine arts gallery
management and operation. Emphasis will be placed on critical
evaluation and selection of individual works of art, on criteria
employed in evaluating portfolio presentation, and on gallery
presentations and the evaluation of exhibits. The two college art
galleries will serve as laboratories where students will perform
practical applications of the course content.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Art 10.
Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V11A - COLOR AND DESIGN: TWO-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Theories and applications of two-dimensional composition in the
visual arts using the elements of line, shape, texture, value and
color. A basic course providing a background in design theory and
applications including the elements and the principles of design.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
11A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 14.
ART V11B - COLOR AND DESIGN: COLOR THEORY AND
PRACTICE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Study and use of color as one element of art and design.
Special emphasis is placed on the study of color theory and its
practical applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
11B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 22.
ART V12A - DRAWING AND COMPOSITION I - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic drawing experience stressing graphic representation of
objects through a variety of media and techniques; particular
emphasis upon the fundamental means of pictorial composition.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
12A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 8.
ART V12B - DRAWING AND COMPOSITION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate drawing experience stressing representation of
visual forms through a variety of media and techniques. Particular
emphasis will be given to structure and pictorial composition.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
12B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V13A - LIFE DRAWING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic instruction in drawing the human figure from the live
model. Theory and practice in the uses of linear and tonal form.
Exercises in structure, proportion, foreshortening, and composition.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 13A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ART 24.
ART V13B - LIFE DRAWING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V13A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in drawing the human figure from the
live model. Theory and practice in the uses of linear and tonal form.
Exercises in structure, proportion, foreshortening, and composition
with introduction to exaggeration and alteration of form.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 13B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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ART V13C - LIFE DRAWING III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V13B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in drawing the human figure from the
live model. Theory and practice in the uses of linear and tonal form.
Exercises in structure, proportion, foreshortening, and composition
with introduction to exaggeration and alteration of form with
emphasis on compositional arrangement and exploration of
complex media.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 13C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V14A - EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the visual art field including career opportunities in
both fine and commercial fields. Presentation of methods, materials
and techniques; utilizing group discussions, guest lecturers,
exhibits, and demonstrations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 14A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ART V14B - EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V14A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Additional experience in and exposure to the visual art field
including career opportunities in both fine and commercial fields.
Presentation of methods, materials and techniques; utilizing group
discussions, guest lecturers, exhibits and demonstrations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 14B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ART V14C - EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V14B
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Continued research relating to the visual art field including career
opportunities in both fine and commercial fields. Presentation of
methods, materials and techniques; utilizing group discussions,
guest lecturers, exhibits and demonstrations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 14C. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ART V15A - LIFE PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V13A
Recommended preparation: ART V13B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic instruction in painting from nude and clothed models with
emphasis on representing forms in space, structure, gesture, color,
tonal variations and composition. Painting techniques, pictorial
organization and individual expression will be addressed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 15A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V15B - LIFE PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V15A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate painting instruction using painting medium of
choice with nude and clothed models as subjects with emphasis on
complex forms in space, structure, gesture, color, tonal variations
and composition. Emphasis will be on developing greater ability to
paint complex figure studies.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 15B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V15C - LIFE PAINTING III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V15B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students will continue to develop facility in painting skills as well
as interpretive skills using nude and clothed models as subjects in
a variety of settings. Complex organization of forms in space,
accuracy in structure of figures, quick grasp of motions and
gestures, complex color and tonal variations in paints will be
addressed. Individual expression in painting techniques of various
mediums of choice will be developed. Paintings will be critiqued
for content and concept.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 15C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V16A - BEGINNING OIL PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A or ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course pertaining to the nature of structural and
expressive values in contemporary painting; practice in the building
of form, control of pictorial order, and the use of color and light;
emphasis on technical competence and experience in varied
painting concepts.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
16A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 10.
ART V16B - BEGINNING OIL PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V16A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course pertaining to a further development of the
nature of structural and expressive concepts in contemporary
painting. Additional practice in the building of form, control of
pictorial order and exploration of other uses of color and light;
emphasis on technical competence; experimentation with traditional
and newer painting materials.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
16B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V17 - CREATING THE FASHION IMAGE: FASHION
PROMOTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Fashion promotion is explored through newspapers, trade
publications, magazines, radio and television advertisements.
Students will receive laboratory experience in advertising, visual
display and fashion show production.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 17. Same as FDM V17.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V18A - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides basic instruction in drawing from clothed
models. Emphasis is placed on analysis of the contemporary figure
for style, clothing detail and implied movement with emphasis on
elegance, poise and mood. Attention is given to wash drawing and
dry media in achromatic and monochromatic color schemes. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 18A. Same as FDM
V18A. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V18B - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V18A or FDM V18A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in drawing from clothed models.
Analysis of the contemporary figure for style, clothing detail and
implied movement with emphasis on elegance, poise and mood.
Attention is given to wash drawing and dry media in color. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 18B. Same as FDM
V18B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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ART V19 - THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a foundation course reviewing the theories and
applications of three-dimensional form in the visual arts using the
elements of line, plane, mass and volume. Specific emphasis is
given to exploration of materials and use of tools.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
19. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 16.
ART V20A - INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V16B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course pertaining to a more personal exploration
of the scope of contemporary painting; more practice in
constructing and composing individual pictorial statements; more
emphasis will be placed on the uses of light and color. Additional
emphasis on symbolism, aesthetics, and technical achievements.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
20A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V20B - INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V20A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course emphasizing a developed and
knowledgeable personal exploration of the scope of contemporary
painting. Additional research into the history of painting. Encourage
more experimentation with traditional and contemporary painting
materials and develop a more sophisticated and polished imagery.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
20B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V21 - MURAL PAINTING: HISTORY AND
PRACTICE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V11A and ART V15A and ART
V16A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This studio course provides an artistic and socialized overview
of murals—historical and contemporary. Primary course focus will
be on the protected application of color and design principles, and
drawing and painting skills required for production of a successful
mural from conception to execution. Students will collaborate on
the design and production of a mural as a course project.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Art 21. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V24 - COLLAGE AND ASSEMBLAGE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate-level studio class exploring the history and
application of collage, assemblage and installation.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V25A - BEGINNING SCULPTURE I - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A studio course in the fundamentals of sculpture techniques.
Special emphasis on wood carving, clay construction, and stone
conceptual construction. Live models will be used.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
25A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 12.
ART V25B - BEGINNING SCULPTURE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V25A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A studio course in the fundamentals of sculpture techniques.
Special emphasis on clay modeling, stone carving, and plaster
buildup techniques. Live models will be used.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
25B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V26A - INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V25B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A studio course in the fundamentals of sculpture techniques.
Special emphasis on wood carving, clay construction, and stone
conceptual construction. Live models will be used.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
26A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V26B - INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V26A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A studio course in the fundamentals of sculpture techniques.
Special emphasis on stone carving, with human form as subject
matter, wood construction and direct wax methods. Live models
will be used.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
26B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V27 - METAL ART SCULPTURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V19 and WEL V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to metal art sculpture utilizing
practical theory and application of materials, welding techniques
and processes. It includes designing metal cutting, forming
techniques and texturing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. ART V27/WEL
V27 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2 times.
Same as WEL V27.
ART V28A - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an introductory course that employs the vocabulary of
fine art (line, shape, value, perspective, color, relationships,
compositional elements of contrast, scale, balance and unity).
Students will learn beginning typography and visual layout to
interpret and express complex concepts using hand skills as well
as digital media for commercial graphic communication
applications (such as print, Internet, and TV).
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 28A. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V28B - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V28A
Recommended preparation: ART V29A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an intermediate course that employs the vocabulary of
fine art to teach intermediate typography and visual layout in order
to interpret and express complex concepts using hand skills as well
as digital media for commercial graphic communication
applications (such as print, Internet, and TV).
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 28B. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V28C - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V28B
Recommended preparation: ART V29A and ART V72
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an advanced course that employs the vocabulary of fine
art to teach intermediate typography and visual layout in order to
interpret and express complex concepts using hand skills as well
as digital media for commercial graphic communication
applications (such as print, Internet, and TV).
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Art 28C. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations see
counselor.
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ART V29A - COMMERCIAL ILLUSTRATION AND
LAYOUT I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Introduction to basic layout, design and rendering techniques
applicable to Web design, fashion, animation, and cartooning. The
course will focus on how to put ideas to paper for real world
presentation, with emphasis on perspective theory and research
technique. Students will work on a variety of projects to develop a
graphic communication portfolio. Media will include pencil, pen,
felt marker, pastels and computer.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
29A. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V29B - COMMERCIAL ILLUSTRATION AND
LAYOUT II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V29A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate layout, design and rendering techniques applicable
to Web design, fashion, animation, and cartooning. The course will
focus on how to put ideas to paper for real world presentation, with
emphasis on achromatic/monochromatic marker indication and
traditional illustration for use in print and digital media. Student will
work on variety of projects to develop a graphic communication
portfolio. Media will include pencil, pen, felt marker, pastels and
computer.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
29B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V29C - COMMERCIAL ILLUSTRATION AND
LAYOUT III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V29B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate layout, design and rendering techniques applicable
to Web design, fashion, animation, and cartooning. The course will
focus on how to put ideas to paper for real world presentation, with
emphasis on full-color marker indication and traditional illustration
for use in print and digital media. Students will work on a variety of
projects to develop a graphic communication portfolio. Media will
include pencil, pen, felt marker, pastels and computer.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
29C. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V31A - HEAD DRAWING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic instruction in drawing the human head. Emphasis placed
on anatomical structure, physical likenesses, proportion, use of
light, shadow, and tonality. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 31A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V31B - HEAD DRAWING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V31A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Further instruction in drawing the human head with emphasis
placed on anatomical structure of features of head, light shadow
patterns, tonality and composition. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 31B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V32A - INK TECHNIQUES I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate drawing experience emphasizing various
techniques in ink media such as flexible nib pen, stylus pen, ink
and wash, and dry brush. Expressions and images are taken from
various drawing and illustration approaches.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 32A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V32B - INK TECHNIQUES II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V32A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate drawing course to further develop expertise in
various ink techniques, continued use of flexible nib, stylus nib,
reed pen, brush and dry brush. Introduction of ink wash in color
and semi brush techniques. Expressions and images are taken from
various drawing and illustration approaches.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 32B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V33A - INTERMEDIATE HEAD DRAWING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V31B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course in the further study of head drawing.
Continued emphasis on proportions and structure of the individual
features of the human head. Compositional aspects of portrait
drawing are stressed. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 33A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V33B - INTERMEDIATE HEAD DRAWING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V33A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course in head drawing which continues the
study of the structure of the human head. Emphasis is placed on
light-shadow patterns, flat as opposed to three-dimensional
shapes, the compositional and design aspects of portrait drawing.
Color can be introduced with pastel chalks. Live models will be
used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 33B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V34A - TWO-DIMENSIONAL MIXED MEDIA I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic instruction to mixed media in two-dimensional image
making. Analysis and studio practice with emphasis on exploration
and development of various drawing media and mixed media with
ink, gouache, acrylics, pastels, collages, etc., on a two-
dimensional surface. Student skill development and material
handling will be emphasized.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
34A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V34B - TWO-DIMENSIONAL MIXED MEDIA II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V34A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in mixed media in two-dimensional
representation. Analysis and intensive studio practice with
emphasis on exploration and development of various drawing media
and mixed media with ink, gouache, acrylics, pastels, collages,
etc., on a two-dimensional surface. Student skill development in
form and composition will be emphasized.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
34B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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ART V34C - TWO-DIMENSIONAL MIXED
MEDIA III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V34B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Advanced level mixed media in two-dimensional representation.
Analysis and intensive studio practice with emphasis on exploration
and development of various drawing media and mixed media with
ink, gouache, acrylics, pastels, collages, etc., on a two-
dimensional surface. Individual progress in image and content
development will be emphasized.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
34C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V36A - HEAD PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V31A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course in head painting. Strong emphasis on color,
tonality, drawing and design. Color charts will be developed. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 36A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V36B - HEAD PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V36A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A continuation of the study of head painting. Further emphasis
on color, tonality, drawing and design. Color charts will be
developed. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 36B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V37A - WATERCOLOR PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introductory course in art introducing watercolor medium
emphasizing the structural and expressive values in contemporary
painting; practice in the building of form, control of pictorial order
and the uses of color and light.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 37A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V37B - WATERCOLOR PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V37A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A course in watercolor medium emphasizing the structural and
expressive values in contemporary painting; practice in the building
of form, control of pictorial order and the uses of color and light.
Emphasis on technical competence and individual concepts.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 37B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V39A - INTERMEDIATE HEAD PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V36B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course in head painting which builds on the
concepts of strong color, tonality, drawing and design. Color charts
to be made and utilized throughout the course. Live models will be
used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 39A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V39B - INTERMEDIATE HEAD PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V39A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A continuation of the intermediate course in head painting with
continuing emphasis on strong color, and value relationships,
drawing, and design concepts. Color charts will be developed. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 39B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V40A - INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V37B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate art course which concentrates on the watercolor
medium, its control, uses and variety of techniques. Emphasis will
be placed on the structural and expressive values in contemporary
painting as well as technical competency and individual concepts.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 40A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V40B - INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V40A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate art course designed to further develop
watercolor painting skills. Emphasis is placed on the structural and
expressive values in contemporary painting as well as technical
competency and individual concepts.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 40B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V41A - RELIEF PRINTMAKING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the design and production of relief processes
of fine art printmaking including woodcut, linoleum cut, wood
engraving, monoprint, embossed, and collage print.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
41A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 20.
ART V41B - RELIEF PRINTMAKING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V41A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course dealing specifically with making color
prints. Color separations and preliminary drawings, special inking
techniques and registration will be included.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
41B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V42A - INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the design and production of intaglio
processes of fine art printmaking, including etching, drypoint,
mezzotint, aquatint and collagraph.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
42A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V42B - INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V42A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course with an emphasis on special techniques
such as aquatint, sugar tints and china colle. Mastery of printing
color and making preliminary drawings and separation of the color
print will be included.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
42B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V43A - SILKSCREEN PRINTMAKING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A course in the design and production of silkscreen process
printing with an emphasis on serigraphy as a creative medium. The
course includes edition printing by using knife cut stencils, glue
blockouts and resists.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
43A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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ART V43B - SILKSCREEN PRINTMAKING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V43A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Course continues study of the design and production of
silkscreen process printing with an emphasis on serigraphy as a
creative medium. The course includes further work in edition
printing by tusche and glue methods and combination with other
types of stencils. Consistent edition printing is emphasized.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
43B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V44A - LITHOGRAPHY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the history and technique of lithographic
processes, including traditional and contemporary methods.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
44A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V44B - LITHOGRAPHY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V44A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the history and technique of special
lithographic processes, i.e. Manniere Noire, transfer lithography,
xerox transfers and special etching technique. An emphasis on the
printed edition, care, storage and marketing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
44B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V44C - LITHOGRAPHY: INTRODUCTION TO
COLOR - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V48
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to color lithography with an emphasis on the
history, the techniques of registration, color mixing, ink
modification and special effects.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
44C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V45A - INTERMEDIATE SILKSCREEN
PRINTMAKING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V43B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Course continues study of the design and production of
silkscreen process printing with emphasis on serigraphy as a
creative medium. The course includes edition printing combination
stencils including photo film stencils. Various types of film
positives are introduced.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
45A. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V45B - INTERMEDIATE SILKSCREEN
PRINTMAKING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V45A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Course continues study of silkscreen processing printing
including fine art printing and commercial application. Silkscreen
building and studio planning included.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
45B. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V46A - BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course examining the properties of acrylic as a
painting medium. Emphasis on color theory, color mixing and color
harmonies.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
46A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V46B - BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V46A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course examining the properties of acrylic as a
painting medium. Emphasis on composition, building form and
pictorial order.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
46B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V47A - INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V46B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate acrylic painting course with emphasis on
contemporary methods, theme development and expressive values.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
47A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V47B - INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC PAINTING II - 3
Units
Prerequisite: ART V47A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate acrylic painting course. Emphasis on expressive
use of color using abstract and nonobjective themes.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
47B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V48 - INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a survey course in printmaking, covering relief printing
(wood cuts, linoleum cuts) intaglio and etching, monoprints, and
lithography. It is designed to familiarize the beginning printmaking
student with the vast number of printing processes and techniques
and affords the intermediate and advanced students the opportunity
to explore mediums that are not covered in other course offerings.
The historical technical development and the artists that employed
these techniques will be discussed in class, as well as the physical
making of prints. Drawing skills, composition, subject matter and
technical skills will be discussed during course critiques.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Ar t 48. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V49 - COMMERCIAL ART PORTFOLIO
DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V28B and ART V29B and ART V72
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will offer commercial art students the format to
focus and refine a body of work for securing employment and/or
placement for further education. Emphasis is directed toward
appropriate selection, good craftsmanship, and professional
presentation of works. Additional self-promotional needs will be
addressed.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V51A - BEGINNING CERAMICS I - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Introduction to basic techniques of working with clay including
coil, slab, pinch, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Basic
introduction to glazes and ceramic history.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
51A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 6.
ART V51B - BEGINNING CERAMICS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Continued practice in ceramic techniques. Experimentation with
sculptural forms.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
51B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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ART V52A - CERAMIC DESIGN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Study in applied design and the use of glazes on ceramic work.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
52A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V52B - CERAMIC DESIGN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V52A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Investigation of glazes, kiln firing, and independent projects in
clay.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
52B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V53A - CERAMIC GLAZE THEORY I - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51A
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Introduction to the nature of clay and glaze ingredients.
Experimentation with found clays and simple glaze formulation and
testing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
53A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V53B - CERAMIC GLAZE THEORY II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ART V53A
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Investigation of glaze formulation and development.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
53B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V53C - CERAMIC GLAZE THEORY III - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ART V53B
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
In-depth development of glazes, their uses, modification and
firing processes.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Art 53C. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V54A - SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN RAKU, SAGGAR AND
PRIMITIVE-STYLE FIRING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to alternative ceramic techniques of Raku,
Primitive, and Saggar firing processes with discussion and evaluation
of past and contemporary cultures’ use of these processes and
techniques.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly ART
V54. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V54B - SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN RAKU, SAGGAR AND
PRIMITIVE-STYLE FIRING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V54A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An in-depth study of alternative ceramic techniques of Raku,
Saggar and primitive firing processes with an emphasis on the
student's own style and design and how these are enhanced by the
use of these firing processes and techniques.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V55A - DECORATING TECHNIQUES FOR
CERAMICS I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to many alternative decorating
techniques which are applicable to a variety of firing processes.
This course will include demonstrations and discussions of wet,
leather hard and dry clay manipulations; engobe and stain
applications; underglaze, glaze, and overglaze decorating
techniques used by historic and contemporary potters.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly ART
V55. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V55B - DECORATING TECHNIQUES FOR
CERAMICS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V55A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is a more in-depth study of the decorating
techniques which are applicable to a variety of firing processes.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V71 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND DESIGN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course, using the Macintosh environment, will study the
process of creating advertising or other communication media in
digital format for use in Web design or printed media such as
newsletters, brochures, flyers, posters, etc. Students will gain
working knowledge of Adobe PageMaker and Adobe Illustrator, with
a brief introduction to Adobe Photoshop, for scanning and image
manipulation. Students will conduct research and complete
exercises that will help develop an understanding of the technical
side of creating graphics for advertising presentations.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
71. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V72 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND DESIGN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A and ART V71
Recommended preparation: PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course explores visual Graphic Design problems with an
emphasis on computer software applications using Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Quark XPress. A series of projects
will apply the elements of design and aesthetic principles to
produce digital imagery and Internet applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
72. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V73 - DIGITAL IMAGING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V11A and ART V12A and PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Using a Macintosh environment, this course teaches students to
use a digital camera and scan, manipulate and enhance digital
images for graphic reproduction using Adobe Photoshop. This
course emphasizes digital image problem solving.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. ART V73/PHOT
V73 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly Art 73. Same as PHOT V73. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
ART V74A - DIGITAL PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Recommended preparation: computer familiarity
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to digital painting and illustration. Students will
explore the differences and similarities of creating art using
traditional and digital methods. Output and presentation will be
explored.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Art 74. Transfer credit: CSU.
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ART V74B - DIGITAL PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V74A
Recommended preparation: computer familiarity
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to digital painting and illustration. Students will
explore the differences and similarities of creating art using
traditional and digital methods. Students will develop a personal
style through independent painting and drawing assignments.
Output and presentation will be explored.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V75 - DIGITAL PRODUCTION FOR GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATIONS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V71
Recommended preparation: ART V28A and ART V29A and ART V72
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course in project design for advertising, with
emphasis on printer or service bureau digital files for color
separations, proofs, and final output. Projects will include digital file
problem solving and proper formatting for multimedia use.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations see
counselor.
ART V88 - ART WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ART V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ART - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula.
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Art 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ART V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN ART - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Art 90.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ART V95 - ART INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This art internship offers students who are volunteers (unpaid)
an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit
limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
ART V96 - ART INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This art internship offers students who are employed in the field
an opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field
of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit
limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES
AAS V01 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN AMERICAN
STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Asian
American experience. Emphasis will be placed on Americans of
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast-Asian and South-Asian
ancestry. The course will focus on Asian American experiences
with respect to the histories of immigration, cultural diversity and
adaptation to life in the United States.
Formerly AAS 1. Same as AES V62. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
These Assistive Computer Technology (ACT) courses are
designed for students with disabilities.
ACT V01- ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY:
EVALUATION - .5-1.5 Units
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Assess students’ computer skills and techniques with Assistive
Computer Technology to enable them to be successful in
mainstream classes. Specifically, students will evaluate needs and
get an overview of software to accommodate for their specific
disabilities (e.g., voice recognition, graphic organizing, low vision,
writing and reading tools, MS Windows accessibility features that
accommodate computer users with disabilities). Students will
utilize practice skills in individualized assessment-oriented
assignments.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ACT 1. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ACT V02 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY:
KEYBOARDING SKILLS - .5-1.5 Units
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach students basic keyboarding
computer skills, techniques and assistive computer technology that
will enable them to be successful in accessing the computer.
Specifically, the course will review ergonomics and software that
will accommodate students with disabilities (Kurzweil 3000, Jaws,
Read and Write, and other assistive technology tools). Students will
utilize and practice skills in individualized weekly typing tutorials
and MS Word assignments that will focus on developing ACT
keyboarding skills.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ACT 2. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
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ACT V03 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: ACCESS
TO COMPUTERS - .5-1.5 Units
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach students basic computer skills,
techniques and assistive computer technology that will enable them
to be successful in accessing the Microsoft Office applications and
basics of overall computer use. Specifically, the course will review
software that will accommodate students with learning disabilities
(such as Kurzweil, TextHelp, and Read Please) to aid in reading and
writing. Students will also gain awareness of other ACT tools and
practice skills in individualized weekly computer oriented
assignments that will focus on developing better awareness of
assistive computer technology skills.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ACT V03A.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ACT V04 - SPECIAL PROJECTS IN ACT - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to use ACT to pursue projects not included in the regular
ACT curriculum. Students are accepted as a result of consultation
with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the
acceptance of an approved work plan.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ACT V05 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: SKILLS
FOR THE INTERNET - .5-1.5 Units
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach students basic Internet
computer skills, techniques and assistive computer technology that
will enable them to be successful in accessing the World Wide Web
and e-mail. Specifically, the course will review software that will
accommodate students with disabilities (e.g., JAWS, Kurzweil,
TextHelp, Read and Write, and ReadPlease) to aid in using the
Internet. Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized
weekly research, presentations and Website review assignments
that will focus on developing better overall research skills, as well
as computing skills.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ACT V10 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: WRITING
SKILLS - .5-1.5 Units
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach students computer skills,
techniques, and assistive technology that will enable them to be
successful in mainstream English. Specifically, the course will
review software that will accommodate students with learning
disabilities (such as Kurzweil 3000, Read and Write, Inspiration,
and MS Word). Students will utilize and practice skills in
individualized writing assignments that will focus on writing skills.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ACT V12 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: SPELLING
SKILLS - .5-2 Units
Hours: 1-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach students basic computer skills,
techniques and assistive computer technology that will enable them
to be successful in spelling and writing. Specifically, the course will
review software that will accommodate students with learning
disabilities as well as other barriers to accessing the computer.
Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized weekly
spelling tests and various writing assignments that will focus on
developing better language arts.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ACT V88 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY:
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ACT
V89. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ASTRONOMY
AST V01 - ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A general introduction to astronomy covering: the history of
astronomy; the solar system; the evolution of stars; galaxies; and
cosmology. The course will include a descriptive analysis of all
known laws which are relevant to the dynamics of the universe. The
study will center on astronomical beliefs which have influenced
human thinking, philosophy, and morals.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ast 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
AST V01L - ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: AST V01 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This is a laboratory course in introductory astronomy that
teaches observations of various astronomical objects interactively
through a series of computer-based projects that act as a virtual
telescope.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
AST V02 - ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
A course in astronomy covering the physics of light and
telescopes, atomic structure, thermodynamics, mechanics and
modern cosmological theories. This course includes laboratory
investigations in classical optics, spectroscopy, Doppler effect,
thermodynamics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ast 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
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AUTOMOTIVE
AUTO V02 - FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides basic techniques of automotive technology,
adjustment, repair and maintenance of the engine; driving
mechanism; suspension and steering system; electrical system and
fuel systems in modern automotive equipment.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 2. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V10 - INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an overview course to familiarize the student with the
history, nomenclature, operation and construction of the modern
automobile. An appreciation of the skills and abilities necessary to
maintain the automobile will be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 10. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V14 - AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 4 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V14LA and AUTO V14LB
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair
automotive battery, starting, charging, chassis electrical and
electronic systems.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 14. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V14LA - AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V14 and AUTO V14LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide vocational preparation in the
practical skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain, and repair
automotive chassis electrical and electronic systems.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 14LA.
AUTO V14LB - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V14 and AUTO V14LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair battery,
starting and charging systems. An introduction to ignition system
diagnosis will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 14LB.
AUTO V15 - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEMS - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V15LA and AUTO V15LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to test, adjust, maintain and repair
modern gasoline and alternative fuel systems. The areas of
preparation are: fuels, carburetion, computer carburetion, central
electronic injection, continuous injection and electronic port
injection. This course will provide preparation for certification tests
in engine performance and alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 15. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V15LA - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEMS
LABORATORY A - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V15 and AUTO V15LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to adjust, maintain, test and repair gasoline and
alternative fuel carburetor, computer carburetor and continuous
injection. This course will provide preparation for certification tests
in engine performance and alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 15LA.
AUTO V15LB - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEMS
LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V15 and AUTO V15LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair fuel injection
systems. This course will provide preparation for certification tests
in engine performance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 15LB.
AUTO V16 - AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEMS - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V16LA and AUTO V16LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair
automotive emission control systems. Laws and regulations
pertaining to emission controls will be covered. This course will
provide preparation for the California Smog Technician test.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 16. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V16LA - AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEMS LABORATORY A - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V16 and AUTO V16LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of automotive emission control systems. Diagnosis, test,
service and repair of all emission systems will be covered. This
course will provide preparation for the California Smog Technician
test.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 16LA.
AUTO V16LB - AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEMS LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V16 and AUTO V16LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the inspection
and diagnosis of automotive emission control systems. Vehicle
inspection procedures and proper use of documents will be
practiced. This course will provide preparation for the California
Smog Technician test.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 16LB.
AUTO V17 - AUTOMOTIVE DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTICS
AND REPAIR - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V17LA and AUTO V17LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, test, and repair automotive driveability
problems in modern automobiles. This course will provide
preparation for certification tests in engine performance and
alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 17. Transfer credit:
CSU.
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AUTO V17LA - AUTOMOTIVE DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTICS
AND REPAIR LABORATORY A - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V17 and AUTO V17LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This lab will provide vocational preparation in the practical skills
required to diagnose, test, and repair automotive driveability
problems in modern automobiles. This lab will provide preparation
for certification tests in engine performance and alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 17LA.
AUTO V17LB - AUTOMOTIVE DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTICS
AND REPAIR LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V17 and AUTO V17LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This lab will provide vocational preparation in the practical skills
required to diagnose, test, and repair automotive diagnostic
problems in modern automobiles. This lab will provide preparation
for certification tests in engine performance and alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 17LB.
AUTO V18 - AUTOMOTIVE HEATING/AIR
CONDITIONING - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V18L
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, test and repair modern
automotive heating/air conditioning and cooling systems. This
course will also provide preparation for certification test in heating/
air conditioning.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto V18LA. Transfer
credit: CSU.
AUTO V18L - AUTOMOTIVE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V18
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This lab will provide vocational preparation in the practical skills
required to diagnose, adjust and repair modern automobiles with
heating/air conditioning and cooling system problems. This lab will
also provide preparation for certification tests and certification in
heating/air conditioning.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AUTO V18LA.
AUTO V20 - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR - 3 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V20LA and AUTO V20LB
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair
automotive engines. This course will provide preparation for
certification tests in engine repair.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 20. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V20LA - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR
LABORATORY A - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V20 and AUTO V20LB
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair automotive
engines. Engine disassembly, inspection, measuring and
reassembly will be emphasized in this course. This course will
provide preparation for certification tests in engine repair.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 20LA.
AUTO V20LB - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR
LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V20 and AUTO V20LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair automotive
engines. Engine servicing procedures, techniques and machining
will be emphasized in this course. This course will provide
preparation for certification tests in engine repair.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 20LB.
AUTO V22 - AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND
DRIVE LINE - 3 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V22LA and AUTO V22LB
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair
automotive transmissions, 4-wheel drive systems and differentials.
Both automatic and manual transmissions will be covered. This
course will provide preparation for certification tests in automatic
transmissions and manual transmissions.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 22. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V22LA - AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE
LINE LABORATORY A - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V22 and AUTO V22LB
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of automatic transmissions. Diagnosis, service and repair of
torque converter, gear train, hydraulic and electronic systems will
be pursued. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence
(ASE) test in automotive transmissions will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 22LA.
AUTO V22LB - AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE
LINE LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V22 and AUTO V22LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of manual transmissions and differentials. Diagnosis,
service and repair of the clutch, manual transmission, 4-wheel
drive system and differential systems will be pursued. Preparation
for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in manual
transmission and differentials will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 22LB.
AUTO V26 - AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES SERVICE AND
REPAIR - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V26LA and AUTO V26LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide vocational preparation in the
theory and operation of modern automotive braking systems. Types
of brake systems, hydraulic principles, anti-lock brake systems and
supplemental restraint systems will be discussed. Preparation for
the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 26. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V26LA - AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES SERVICE AND
REPAIR LABORATORY A - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V26 and AUTO V26LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of modern automotive braking systems. Service and repair
of drum and disc brake systems and hydraulic systems will be
pursued. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
test in brakes will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 26LA.
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AUTO V26LB - AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES SERVICE AND
REPAIR LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V26 and AUTO V26LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of automotive anti-lock braking and supplemental restraint
systems. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
test in brakes will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 26LB.
AUTO V28 - AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - 2
Units
Corequisite: AUTO V28LA and AUTO V28LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the theory and
operation of modern automotive suspension systems. Types of
suspension systems, suspension component identification,
alignment theory, and diagnosis technique will be discussed.
Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in
front-end will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 28. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V28LA - AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSIONS
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V28 and AUTO V28LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of modern automotive suspension systems. Inspection and
replacement of suspension components will be practiced.
Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in
front-end will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 28LA.
AUTO V28LB - AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMENT
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V28 and AUTO V28LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the vehicle
alignment. Various type of alignment techniques will be practiced
using different types of alignment equipment. Preparation for the
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in front-end will be
included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 28LB.
AUTO V32 - AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE)
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION - 1 Unit
Recommend preparation: working in the automotive industry
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to help the student prepare for and
review the theory and skills necessary to pass the Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE) certification examinations. All areas of
automotive certification will be reviewed, including compressed
natural gas and parts certification.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
AUTO V40 - ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: previous automotive course at Ventura College
Hours: 1.5-18 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of automotive
technology majors who wish to expand their knowledge and manual
skills with stress on advanced concepts in specialty areas of the
automotive trade.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 12 units. Formerly Auto 40.
AUTO V45 - CLEAN AIR CAR CERTIFICATION - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: 1 year of automotive tune-up
experience
Hours: 6 lecture weekly
Completion of this course is a prerequisite for admission into the
state administered Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) training, and
examination administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Auto 45. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AUTO V88 - AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly AUTO
V89.
AUTO V95 - AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This automotive internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times
not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
AUTO V96 - AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This automotive internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times
not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
BIOLOGY
BIOL V01 - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course provides an introduction to the basic principles of
biology and covers the biochemistry, physiology, morphology,
behavior, genetics, evolution, taxonomy and ecology of living
things. The companion laboratory course provides hands-on
activities to illustrate these principles. This course is designed for
non-biology majors.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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BIOL V01L - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIOL V01 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
The course provides a hands-on introduction to the basic
principles of biology and covers the biochemistry, physiology,
morphology, behavior, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, and ecology
of living things. This course is designed for non-biology majors.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
BIOL V01S - BIOLOGY STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL V01
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will give students opportunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Review of tests will occur and methods of taking notes and
studying will be considered. The course will enable students to
better comprehend course material and thus improve performance
in the course.
Formerly Biol 1S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
BIOL V03 - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISMAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY - 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL or CHEM V20-V20L or 1 year of
high school chemistry with grades of C or better; and MATH V03 or
1 year of high school intermediate algebra (Algebra II) with grade of
C or better
Recommended preparation: ANPH V01 or BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL
V29-V29L or MICR V01 or 1 year of high school biology with grades
of C or better; CHEM V01B-V01BL; MATH V21A or V46A; and MATH
V44
Hours: 3 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to organismal diversity, structure
and function. Groups to be studied and discussed include
eubacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, plants and animals. The latter
two groups will be studied in more detail, concentrating on
structure and physiology. The overall emphasis of the course will
be on the evolutionary and ecological relationships between
organisms. The laboratory will develop skills of analysis and
observation as they relate to the preceding topics.
Field trips will be required. Formerly BIOL V20B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN BIOL SEQ A [with BIOL V04].
BIOL V04 - INTRODUCTION TO CELL AND MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY - 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL
Recommended preparation: BIOL V03; CHEM V01B-V01BL; MATH
V21A or V46A; and MATH V44
Hours: 3 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course will cover principles and application of the structure
and function of biological molecules, prokaryotic and eukaryotic
cell structure and function, homeostasis, cell reproduction and its
controls, molecular biology, molecular genetics, transmission
genetics, cell metabolism, including photosynthesis, respiration and
viruses. The philosophy of science, scientific methods and
experimental design are foundational to the course. The laboratory
will develop skills of analysis and observation as they relate to the
preceding topics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly BIOL V20A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN BIOL 2 or BIOL SEQ A [with BIOL V03].
BIOL V10 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination and analysis of the biological sciences within the
context of the interrelationship between human populations and
their natural surroundings. The characteristics of natural systems
are described and the effects and impacts of human activities on
these systems are considered. The course introduces the principles
of scientific inquiry and experimental methodology in the study of
ecological concepts and environmental issues. Alternatives and
approaches to deal with environmental problems are considered
and evaluated.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
BIOL V12 - PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: high school biology and high school
chemistry
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course in the principles of biology, with
special emphasis on the structure and function of the human being.
It provides a study of body systems and their relationship to health
or disease, as well as a discussion of the roles and effects of
human beings in the biological world.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 12. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIOL V14 - FIELD BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes the basic concepts of ecosystems, niche,
community, population dynamics, energy flow, and materials
recycling, particularly as they relate to natural resources. Field trips
will stress identification, classification and interrelationships of
common plants and animals as they occur in biotic communities.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Biol 14. Transfer credit:
CSU.
BIOL V18 - HUMAN HEREDITY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V04
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of modern
genetics and evolutionary theory with specific reference to the
human being. Through the study of the mechanisms of human
inheritance, the origin and nature of human differences will be
examined. Social, political and psychological ramifications of the
biological laws governing heredity and organic evolution will be
emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 18. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
BIOL V20S - GENERAL BIOLOGY STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL V03 or BIOL V04
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will give students opportunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Methods of taking notes and studying will be considered. The
course will enable students to better comprehend course material
and thus improve performance in the course.
Formerly Biol 20S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
BIOL V29 - MARINE BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to marine biology, with emphasis
on the physiology, morphology, taxonomy, ecology, evolution and
natural history of marine organisms. The conservation of the
marine environment will also be considered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 29. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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BIOL V29L - MARINE BIOLOGY LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIOL V29 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes laboratory and field studies of marine
organisms and environment to examine biological principles and the
scientific method.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Biol 29L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
BIOL V29S - MARINE BIOLOGY STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL V29
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will give the student opportunities to discuss and
ask questions about the material covered in the lecture and
laboratory. Reviews of quizzes and exams will occur and methods
of taking notes for the course will be considered. The course will
enable the student to better comprehend the course material and
thereby improve performance.
Formerly Biol 29S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
BIOL V30 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY AND
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V04 or BIOL
V12 or MICR V01 or equivalent; and CHEM V20-V20L or equivalent
with grades of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to the genetic mechanisms and methods of
bioengineering as they apply to biotechnology. Emphasis is placed
on molecular and biochemical methods utilized in biotechnological
applications in industry, including fermentation technology, genetic
transformation, isolation of bioproducts by electrophoresis,
chromatography and other methods. FDA regulations that apply to
the biotechnology industry will be included. Guest speakers from
the biotechnology research industry may be invited to address the
class.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Biol 30. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
BIOL V31 - INTRODUCTION TO METHODS OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: BIOL V30 or concurrent enrollment;
CHEM V20-V20L or high school chemistry with grades of C or
better; and MICR V01
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide a variety of biotechnology and
molecular biology experiences which develop proficiency in molecular
biology techniques, and the application of specialized biotechnology
equipment in problem solving. Its intent is to develop
knowledge of biotechnology protocols, an awareness of laboratory
safety, as well as enthusiasm and academic interests in molecular
biology and biotechnology. ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses are
required.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Biol 31. Transfer credit:
CSU.
BIOL V31S - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL V31 or BIOL V32
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give students additional oppor tunities
to discuss and ask questions about the material covered in lecture
and lab. The course will enable students to better comprehend
course material and improve performance in the course.
Formerly Biol 31S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
BIOL V32 - INTRODUCTION TO METHODS OF PLANT
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL V30 or concurrent enrollment; and CHEM V20V20L
or high school chemistry with grades of C or better
Recommended preparation: AG V03
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for plant biotechnicians and educators in
plant molecular biological techniques. Proficiency will be developed
in aseptic tissue culture, tissue inductions, isolation of plant cell
organelles and products, and related molecular biological methods.
Problems and solutions specific to plant biotechnology will be
stressed. ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses are required.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 32. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
BIOL V40 - BIOLOGY OF CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASES - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANPH V01 or PHSO V01 or high school
equivalent or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An in-depth examination of the nature, causes, and treatment of
cardiovascular diseases, stressing a comparison between normal
cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. This is a seminar
course, with participation of the health care community (based on
availability). CEUs may be awarded to qualified professionals.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIOL V41 - BIOLOGY OF CANCER - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANPH V01 or PHSO V01 or high school
equivalent or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the clinical, biological, and
psychosocial aspects of cancer (including the molecular, cellular
and immunological mechanisms). This is an seminar course and
will include speakers from the health care professions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
BIOL V60A-Z - TOPICS IN BIOLOGY - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
These courses consider topics not covered in detail by other
biology offerings.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: determined by
transfer institution.
BIOL V60A - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SKILLS I - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles of biofermenter
design, appropriate terminology, good documentation practices, and
Good Manufacturing Practice regulations appropriate to
biofermenter function. Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI Z81.7
safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
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BIOL V60B - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS II - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles of economic
efficiency related to biofermenter design, principles of sterilization
by chemical and physical means, microbial culturing, instrument
calibration and troubleshooting, and Good Manufacturing Practice
regulations appropriate to microbial culture. Lab coat, sterile gloves
and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
BIOL V60C - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS III - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles of use and care of
the autoclave, centrifuges, other analysis instruments and their
troubleshooting, including Good Manufacturing Practice regulations
appropriate to microbial culture. Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI
Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
BIOL V60D - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS IV - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles used in choosing,
calculating and preparing buffers and inoculating cell cultures using
Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. Lab coat, sterile gloves
and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
BIOL V60E - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SKILLS V - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles for aseptic culture
of cells, analysis of pH, temperature, oxygen and osmotic
conditions on cell growth using the Good Manufacturing Practice
regulations. Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses
required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
BIOL V60F - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS VI - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles and techniques
used in bioengineering related to protein purification methods by
chromatography including analysis methods using Good
Manufacturing Practice regulations. Lab coat, sterile gloves and
ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
BIOL V60G - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SKILLS VII - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles and techniques
used for plate and culture counts, photometric measurements and
instrument calibration related to protein purification procedures and
appropriate to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. Lab coat,
sterile gloves and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
BIOL V60H - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SKILLS VIII - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles and techniques
used in immune assays (ELISA) for batch and lot record
certification requirements appropriate to Good Manufacturing
Practice regulations. Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI Z81.7 safety
glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
BIOL V88 - BIOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
BIOL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN BIOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Biol 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
BIOL V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN BIOLOGY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities to students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Biol 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
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BIOL V95 - BIOLOGY INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This biology internship offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation
with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the
acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see
counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
BIOL V96 - BIOLOGY INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This biology internship offers students who are employed in the
field an opportunity to expand their work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation
with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the
acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see
counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
BUSINESS
BUS V01A - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - 4 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V03 or 1 year of high school bookkeeping with
grade of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Fundamental financial accounting principles, concepts, and
procedures as the basis of an information system; data
accumulation, preparation and analysis of financial statements and
reports for decision making.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus
1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN BUS 2 or CAN BUS SEQ A [with
BUS V01B].
BUS V01B - MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING - 4 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V01A with grade of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Fundamental managerial accounting concepts, classifications,
cost systems, and budgeting for the analysis and reporting of
accounting information for planning, control, and decision making.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus
1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN BUS 4 or CAN BUS SEQ A [with
BUS V01A].
BUS V02 - INCOME TAX FUNDAMENTALS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is primarily designed as an introductory level
income tax course for accounting majors and business students at
the community college level. The course focuses on the federal and
state income tax rules and procedures involved in the preparation of
simple tax returns for individuals.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Bus 2.
BUS V03 - INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V06 or fundamental basic math
skills needed to solve business related math problems
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces accounting using the debit-credit, double-
entry system. The student will learn how to journalize, post to
ledger accounts, use a worksheet, and prepare an income
statement, statement of owner's equity, and a balance sheet. The
student will be able to keep a complete set of books for a one-
month period for a small business by the end of one semester.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus
3. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V04 - COMPUTERIZED PAYROLL
ACCOUNTING - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide entry-level training in calculating,
recording, and maintaining appropriate payroll records in a
computerized setting. Areas of study include an overview of
computer systems, determining gross earnings, calculating
deductions, and recording and maintaining necessary employee
and employer payroll records.
Formerly Bus 4.
BUS V06 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MATH V09
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will enable students to develop the fundamental
business math skills needed to solve many math problems in
business. Students will work with problems in: borrowing, interest,
taxes, insurance, accounting, sales contracts, securities, graphs,
markups, yields, weights and measures.
Formerly Bus 6.
BUS V07A - BUSINESS CALCULATIONS USING A
CALCULATOR - 2.5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student is trained to develop a marketable skill in operating a
calculating machine by the “touch” method. The practice problems
emphasize the arithmetic of percentage and interest applicable to
familiar business situations.
Formerly Bus 7A. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V07B - BUSINESS CALCULATIONS
USING EXCEL - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V07A
Hours: 5 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student will learn how to create worksheets on the computer
using Excel to simplify business calculations and decision making.
The worksheets deal with common business applications
emphasizing percentage, interest, and commercial papers. The
student will learn to use Excel to compute payroll, federal income
tax, analyze “what if” situations, amortize loans, do present value
and future value calculations, and create charts.
Fees will be required. Formerly Bus 7B. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V08 - COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V01A or BUS V03
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the use of computers in the field
of accounting. The fundamental principles of accounting are applied
to basic problem-solving simulations for both manual and
computerized accounting systems. This course provides training for
entry-level computerized bookkeeping employment, as an aid in
managing one’s own business, and as a foundation for advanced
study.
Formerly Bus 8. Transfer credit: CSU.
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BUS V11 - BEGINNING KEYBOARDING - 1-3 Units
Hours: 2-6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Student learns to master the keyboard, develops skill in setting
up business letters, tables, reports, and printed forms. Student
should achieve a speed of 30 words per minute with a minimum of
errors. Units of credit will be earned depending upon the
successful completion of the required skills of the course.
May be taken for a maximum of 3 times not to exceed 3 units.
Formerly Bus 11. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V12 - INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V11 with grade of C or typing of 30 wpm
Hours: 2-6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Student formats and keyboards professional and technical forms
and correspondence typical of a general office, accounting,
government, legal, and medical office. Drills on speed and accuracy
building are required. The course is structured so that the student
will earn one, two, or three units of credit depending upon
successful completion of the required skills of the course.
May be taken for a maximum of 3 times not to exceed 3 units.
Formerly BUS V12A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V14 - BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS: EDITING AND
PROOFREADING - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This comprehensive course is designed to develop proofreading
and editing skills so that error-free documents are guaranteed,
wordiness is eliminated, and power is added to every document by
using fewer words with more impact. Students will gain entry-level
business writing skills with emphasis on accurate, clear, concise
writing. Students will develop proofreading and editing skills which
will enable them to write business letters and memos using correct
grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling. The course will
also cover resumes and cover letters. The computer may be used
as a tool to standardize business documents and increase
productivity.
BUS V18A - WORD PROCESSING LANGUAGE SKILLS:
PUNCTUATION - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students evaluate and execute punctuation techniques commonly
used in business. Students will write reports, memos, and letters
using the punctuation rules covered in class. Computer software is
available for additional practice. This is a supervised, self-paced
course.
Formerly Bus 18A.
BUS V18B - WORD PROCESSING LANGUAGE SKILLS:
PROOFREADING - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students will be taught techniques for finding and correcting
commonly made, but often overlooked errors in business
communications. Students will evaluate and edit correspondence;
create effective and correct business correspondence. Computer
software is available for additional practice. This is a supervised,
self-paced course.
Formerly Bus 18B.
BUS V18C - WORD PROCESSING LANGUAGE SKILLS:
SPELLING AND VOCABULARY - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students are taught techniques to produce accurate transcription,
mailable letters, and error-free copy regardless of format. Spelling
is correlated with correct punctuation, reading ability, vocabulary
development, and proofreading skills. Computer software is
available for additional practice. This is a supervised, self-paced
course.
Formerly Bus 18C.
BUS V23 - BASIC PHLEBOTOMY - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course meets the California Department of Health Sciences
minimum requirements for basic phlebotomy training. It is the first
course in a three-course series leading to eligibility to sit for the
state certification exam as Phlebotomy Technician I. Students will
learn infection control and safety, universal precautions, basic
anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient and
specimen identification, selecting and preparing skin puncture site,
blood collection equipment, post-puncture care, and medical waste
and sharps. California requires phlebotomy technicians to have a
high school diploma or equivalent.
Field trips may be required.
BUS V24 - ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V23 or 1040 hours or more on-the-job
phlebotomy experience
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course meets the California Department of Health Sciences
minimum requirements for advanced phlebotomy training. It leads
to eligibility to sit for the state certification exam as a Phlebotomy
Technician I. Students will learn advanced infection control and
biohazards, preanalytical sources of error in specimen collection,
anatomical site selection, patient preparation, risk and complication
factors, anticoagulation theory, quality assurance in phlebotomy,
corrective actions in phlebotomy and specimen processing, and
legal issues related to blood collection. California requires
phlebotomy technicians to have a high school diploma or
equivalent.
Field trips may be required.
BUS V25 - MEDICAL CODING - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V27A and BUS V29
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course offers instruction in medical insurance coding
utilized in submitting various medical insurance claims. The
specific coding developed is ICD-9 CM, CPT, HCPCS and all
applicable modifiers.
Formerly Bus 25.
BUS V26A - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V11 or typing 30 wpm
Recommended preparation: BUS V27A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course develops skills in proper mechanics in the
preparation and typing of medical business letters, x-ray reports,
history and physical exams, operative reports, memos, discharge
summaries, chart notes and the composition of letters for the
secretary’s and/or physician’s signature. Typing, spelling, grammar
and punctuation emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 26A.
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BUS V26B - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V26A and BUS V27A or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course offers transcription of medical dictation from
cassettes; medical case histories, correspondence, surgical,
hospital and laboratory repor ts are typed with emphasis on
accuracy and on acceptable production rate. Review of specialized
medical vocabulary is offered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 26B.
BUS V26C - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION III - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V26B or equivalent background in medical
transcription; and BUS V27B or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course offers transcription of specialized medical dictation
from cassettes on history and physical reports, radiology reports,
operative reports, pathology reports, discharge summaries, and
autopsy reports with emphasis on accuracy and on acceptable
production rate. It also offers a review of specialized medical
vocabulary.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 26C.
BUS V27A - BEGINNING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This comprehensive overview of basic medical terminology
provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge,
skills, and understanding of medical terminology. This includes
basic word elements, word analysis, word building and spelling.
Medical terms are identified as they relate to symptoms, pathologic
conditions, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures.
Formerly Bus 27A. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V27B - ADVANCED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V27A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will enable advanced students in health related fields
to communicate and understand the language of medicine by
expanding their knowledge of medical terminology. The course
reinforces concepts, principles, techniques and wording skills of
basic medical terminology. Medical language, terms, and
abbreviations commonly used in diagnostic procedures, treatment
regimens, and surgical procedures are taught using an organ/
systems approach. Techniques in the pronunciation, spelling,
identification, and definition of complex medical terms are
emphasized using case studies, medical reports and other medical
forms found in the medical field. The focus of this course will be to
add more terms to broaden the medical terminology vocabulary as
well as to apply those terms in analysis of medical records, writing
medical documentation and understanding medical writings.
Formerly Bus 27B.
BUS V28A - MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES:
FRONT OFFICE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course offering instruction in front office procedures for
a medical office or clinic. Front office procedures will include office
management, scheduling appointments, communications,
processing mail, telephone techniques, medical ethics and liability,
reading prescriptions, collections and insurance basics.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 28A.
BUS V28B - MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES:
BACK OFFICE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CPR certification
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course offering instruction in back office procedures for
a medical office or clinic. Back office procedures will include
bandaging and dressings, application and use of basic orthopedic
devices, basic eye exams, suture and staple removal, performance
of basic lab and screening tests and specimen collection,
preparation of patients for examination, collection and recording of
vital signs, medical and surgical asepsis and sterilization.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 28B.
BUS V29 - MEDICAL INSURANCE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V11 or typing 30 wpm
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course develops an understanding of the leading types of
medical insurance programs with intensive instruction and drill in
completing medical insurance forms for private insurance
programs; namely, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Workers’
Compensation, Medicare, CHAMPUS, HMOs, PPOs, Medicaid, etc.,
and develops proficiency in professional service coding and
diagnostic coding. It seeks to enhance medical vocabulary by
providing training in spelling, pronunciation, and definitions of
medical terminology as they apply to medical insurance forms.
Formerly Bus 29.
BUS V30 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides a fundamental survey and study of the role
of U.S. business in the private enterprise system. Some topics are:
the concept of supply and demand, competition, forms of business
ownership, organization, laws and the overall relationship of
business to government and the international marketplace.
Formerly Bus 30. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
BUS V31 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to acquaint students with concepts of
planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, directing, and
controlling functions necessary for effective management to
accomplish organizational objectives.
Formerly Bus 31. Same as SUP V94. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
BUS V32 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of human resource management functions
encompassing employer-employee relationships including major
labor laws, recruitment and selection, training and development,
performance management systems, wage and salary
administration, benefits administration and safety programs.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 32. Same as SUP V93.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V33 - BUSINESS LAW - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: sophomore standing
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the fundamental principles of law relative to
business transactions, sources of law, dispute resolution and
specific emphasis on the law of contracts and sale of goods. Other
areas of commercial law include: jurisprudence, court systems,
procedures, torts, and product liability.
Formerly Bus 33. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN BUS 8.
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BUS V34 - EXERCISE IN MANAGEMENT
DECISION MAKING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a group decision making course consisting of individual
and group exercises in managerial problems using the business
games approach and emphasizing in-basket incidents.
Formerly Bus 34. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V38 - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the problems of establishing and operating a
small business. The opportunities for small business and the
requirements for success are discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 38. Same as CD V38.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V39 - ADVERTISING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students to examine the role of
advertising in the marketing program in business and industry.
Topics include consumer analysis, ad media, budgeting, market
research, layout, copywriting, typography, advertising agencies and
opportunities in advertising.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 39. Same as JOUR V22.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V40 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course in the understanding of individual and group
behavior as it affects the organization; emphasis is on developing
organizational skills and application of principles to interpersonal
and organizational relationships.
Field trips may be required. Same as SUP V96. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V41 - INTRODUCTION TO TOTAL QUALITY
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of and introduction to Total
Quality Management (TQM) as a body of knowledge and as a
process of continuous improvement within organizations. Goals
and benefits of TQM will be discussed as well as continuous
improvement options as they relate to the public and private sector.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 41. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V43 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to examine international
business and institutions in the international environment. The
course will emphasize emerging international developments as they
relate to the economic and business arena.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 43. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V44 - BUSINESS ENGLISH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers the practical application of college-level
business English skills, which include reading, writing, speaking,
and listening with comprehensive coverage of language structure,
punctuation, spelling usage, word usage, proofreading, and editing.
Formerly Bus 44. Same as SUP V81. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
BUS V45 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers application of the principles of written
communication skills with emphasis on clear, concise writing. It
presents techniques for gathering, organizing, analyzing and
preparing information for decision making. It develops analytical
thinking skills by providing practical training in writing
assignments, including business letters, memos, and reports. It
also explores the impact of cultural differences on business
communication in the modern business organization. Students
develop further skills in listening and speaking through oral
communication. Regular writing assignments will be required.
Formerly Bus 45. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V53 - LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS- 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of law and the legal system for
business. Topics include agency, contracts, torts and crimes as
they apply to business and the legal process and system, with
primary emphasis on governmental regulation of business in the
areas of employment, consumer transactions, competition and the
environment. In covering each topic, focus is on ethical issues and
management concerns as they relate to domestic and international
legal situations.
Formerly Bus 53. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN BUS 12.
BUS V70 - SUPERMARKET RETAILING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers retailing activities specific to the supermarket
industry. The course includes the topics of: marketing, distribution,
advertising and promotion, buying, store layout and design,
inventory management, and pricing strategy. Students will be
expected to work on group projects and presentations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 70.
BUS V80A - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER TRAINING I:
BILINGUAL (SPANISH-ENGLISH) - 10 Units
Hours: 5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course provides students with an introduction to computers
and office software in a bilingual class setting (Spanish-English).
Training will include introduction to computers, keyboarding,
Windows basics, word processing, and spreadsheets, databases,
presentation programs and the Internet.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times.
BUS V80B - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER TRAINING II:
BILINGUAL (SPANISH-ENGLISH) - 1-10 Units
Hours: .5-5 lecture, 1.5-15 laboratory weekly
This low-beginning course provides computer training for non-
and limited-English proficient students in a bilingual (Spanish-
English) setting. Training will include Windows, keyboarding, word
processing, spreadsheets and the Internet.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 12 units.
BUS V88 - BUSINESS WORKSHOPS - .5-20 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly BUS
V89.
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BUS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN BUSINESS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Bus 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V94 - PROFESSIONAL RECEPTION SKILLS - 4 Units
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
Students will learn to identify attributes of an effective
receptionist and develop listening and communication skills, filing,
telephone and basic computer skills. Time management and conflict
resolution will also be covered. Students will also create a resume
and practice interviewing techniques.
BUS V95 - BUSINESS INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This business internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Formerly Bus 95. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations see
counselor.
BUS V96 - BUSINESS INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This business internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V97 - MULTI-SKILLED MEDICAL
ASSISTANT - 14 Units
Hours: 12 lecture, 6 Laboratory weekly
This course will prepare students for entry-level positions as either
a front office or back office medical assistant. The course will cover
general skills, including medical ethics, medical terminology, basic
anatomy and physiology, basic pharmacology, computer skills, and
review of basic English skills. It will also include front office skills
such as scheduling, communication skills, billing and collections,
medical insurance, medical records, and filing. Skills are performed
both manually and on computer. It will provide back office skills
training in asepsis, drug administration, phlebotomy, exam
preparation and assisting, vital signs, basic lab testing, and
emergency first aid. Students are required to develop a personal
portfolio of their skills for use in the job search. The course also
includes resume writing and preparation for interviews. A multi-
skilled medical assistant certificate of completion will be awarded to
all students who complete the program with a final grade of C or
higher and a score of 70% or higher on competency tests in all
areas.
Field trips may be required.
BUS V99A - COMPUTER OFFICE ASSISTANT I - 15 Units
Recommended preparation: demonstrated basic reading and writing
skills
Hours: 7.5 lecture, 22.5 laboratory weekly
This introductory course provides students with the skills that
will enable them to work in the modern office with focus on the
computer as its major tool. Proficiency is attained in the use of up-
to-date keyboarding and word processing software. Written and oral
communications, as well as proofreading and editing, are integrated
in the learning curriculum. In addition to records management
systems, students will learn how to manage and enter data using
spreadsheet and database software programs. Business math
applications and 10-key calculations will also be covered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly BUS V99.
BUS V99B - COMPUTER OFFICE ASSISTANT II - 7.5 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V99A
Hours: 3.5 lecture, 12 laboratory weekly
This intermediate course provides students with the skills that
will enable them to begin or re-enter the office support industry
with focus on the computer as its major tool. Keyboarding
efficiency is strengthened through timed word processing projects
and tasks. Students will become familiar with and use an
accounting software program applicable to the management of
personnel, payroll, inventory, and other phases of the automated
business office.
Field trips may be required.
BUS V99C - COMPUTER OFFICE ASSISTANT III - 7.5 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V99B
Hours: 3.5 lecture, 12 laboratory weekly
This course provides students with the skills that will enable
them to advance in the office support industry with focus on the
computer as its major tool. Emphasis is placed on desktop
publishing, Web page design, presentation software, and
accounting software applications. The student will gain expertise
using office software that will prepare them for positions in
document creation, Web page design, and other office specialties.
Field trips may be required.
BUS V99D - COMPUTER OFFICE ASSISTANT IV - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V99C
Hours: 1.5 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course provides students with an introduction to the
computerized office. The course also serves as a refresher to those
who desire to update their office skills in a brief course. Emphasis is
placed on computer basics, Windows basics and keyboarding
basics. In addition, students will be introduced to different types of
office software. Laboratory hours will provide students with an
opportunity to develop technique and confidence in using a personal
computer.
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BIS V10 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
NETWORKING - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to help students understand the
fundamentals of computer networking. Subjects will include
hardware and software installation procedures and system
troubleshooting. This is a beginning course for students interested
in the networking industry.
Formerly CIS V60. Transfer credit: CSU.
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BIS V13 - COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
TECHNOLOGY - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide the necessary skills needed to maintain,
upgrade and troubleshoot personal computer systems. The student
will receive hands-on training in installing components such as
motherboards, hard drives and Random Access Memory (RAM).
Students will learn about operating systems (O/S) and networking
components. Students will also learn about connecting accessory
equipment such as printers, scanners, and modems. Emphasis will
be placed upon safety, optimum system operation, and preparing
students to succeed as an entry-level computer technician.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
Formerly CIS V73.
BIS V14 - COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
TRAINING - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This CompTIA A+ certification preparation training course
provides instruction to help prepare students to pass the A+
certification exam. The CompTIA A+ certification exam is a
nationally recognized certification for PC (personal computer)
technicians. The test measures competencies for a PC technician
with six month of full-time PC support experience. There are two
parts of the exam: (1) PC core hardware and (2) operating systems
technologies. The A+ certification is often viewed as an entry-level
credential for computer technicians.
BIS V40 - MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN
BUSINESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of computer concepts,
including hardware, software, business information systems,
microcomputers and business software with the emphasis on
integrating spreadsheets, word processing documents, database
documents, and presentations. Students will also learn about
software applications involving business-related scenarios and the
use of the microcomputer as a tool in business problem solving
and decision making. A microcomputer lab is available for the lab
assignments.
Fees will be required. Formerly BIS 40. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CAN BUS 6.
BIS V41 - THE INTERNET AND THE
WORLD WIDE WEB - 3 Units
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will explore the Internet and the Web. Various Web
browsers, search tools, file transfer protocol (FTP), ListServ, e-mail
usage and other Internet and Web access devices will be used to
conduct research efficiently. The emphasis of the course will be to
introduce students to various authoring tools for Web page
development (primarily HTML). Students will learn how to create
and upload a Web page containing the results of their research.
Fees will be required. Formerly BIS 41. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V42 - MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE SURVEY IN
THE OFFICE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic computer and Internet skills
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Introduces students to the use of the microcomputer and
commercially available software used in business offices. Current
software includes Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and
the use of electronic mail, graphics, and the World Wide Web for
research. It is a hands-on course.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V44A - MICROSOFT WORD I - 1-2 Units
Hours: 2-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student learns to use Microsoft Word to create business
documents, resumes, reports, newsletters, and much more. This is
a practical hands-on course designed for beginners and self-taught
Word users.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly BIS 44A. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V44B - MICROSOFT WORD II - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: BIS V44A
Hours: 2-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student learns the advanced uses for Microsoft Word. Flyers,
brochures, forms, and templates will be covered. The student will
learn how to import data from other programs and the Internet.
Styles and individual projects will be analyzed and created. The
emphasis is on tasks typically required in an office/business
environment.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly BIS 44B. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V47A - MICROSOFT ACCESS I - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to basic Windows and allows
them to explore the capabilities of Microsoft Access. Students will
learn how to create and maintain a database, tables, do queries,
custom forms and reports based on ones commonly used in
business and government.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
BIS V47B - MICROSOFT ACCESS II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BIS V47A
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an advanced Access course with an emphasis on
creating custom databases. Students will learn how to integrate
Access to the Web. Students will learn how to use pivot tables,
create Macros, use and write Visual Basic for application codes.
Projects applied to business will be a part of this course.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
BIS V50 - SELECTING A MICROCOMPUTER - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This workshop is designed for the computer novice. It will cover
basic computer terminology, the different types of hardware and
software available, and the importance of determining one’s
software needs before selecting a computer.
Field trips may be required. Formerly BIS 50. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only.
BIS V53 - SOFTWARE UPDATE WORKSHOP - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the student to the new
features in software application programs. The specific software
covered will vary according to demand.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly BIS 53.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V55A - WORD FOR WINDOWS I - .5 Unit
Recommended preparation: basic keyboarding skills
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This is an introduction to Microsoft Word for beginners. Students
will learn how to access the program; create and edit documents;
save and print; use the block feature; split and merge paragraphs;
and use printing enhancements.
Formerly BIS 55A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
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BIS V55B - WORD FOR WINDOWS II - .5 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIS V55A or experience using Word for
Windows
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
Students will learn how to use a variety of formatting commands,
create reports with headers and footers, and create business
documents using Word for Windows.
Formerly BIS 55B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V56A - MICROSOFT POWERPOINT I - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
Students will learn how to use this powerful graphics
presentation program to create effective presentations for business
or college courses.
Formerly BIS 56A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V56B - MICROSOFT POWERPOINT II - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIS V56A
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
Students will use skills learned in the introductory course to
create advanced Powerpoint presentations. Emphasis will be placed
on customizing the text and graphics to meet the specific goal of
the presentation.
Formerly BIS 56B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V70 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND
WINDOWS - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Students will learn the components of the computer and care and
handling of storage devices. Students will also acquire the basic
skills needed to use a personal PC while learning about the current
Windows Operating System which includes the following: use of the
mouse; working with multiple windows and software programs; and
using Help. Students will have hands-on practice using Explorer to
organize files and folders; to create, rename, copy and delete files
and folders. Students will also learn how to use word pad, the
recycle bin and paint programs. How to prevent viruses and
unwelcome “cookies” ads, and hard disk management will also be
discussed.
Formerly BIS V70 & V79. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations see
counselor.
BIS V71A - INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET, THE WEB,
AND E-MAIL - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of the uses of the Internet and
the World Wide Web, and how to send and receive e-mail. Students
will learn about the various Internet and Web resources and search
tools. Gopher, Veronica, Archie, File Transfer Protocol, Telnet,
Netscape, Explorer, Wide Area Information Systems, Usenet and
other terms will be discussed. Exploring the Internet and the Web,
and sending e-mail will be a major part of the course.
Formerly BIS 71A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V71B - USING THE WEB FOR RESEARCH - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
Students will learn how to search the Web and the Internet
efficiently and quickly using all of the various search tools that are
available. Students will do a research project on a topic of their
choice.
Formerly BIS 71B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V71C - CREATING A WEB PAGE - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIS V71B
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to creating a Web page
using HTML. Students will learn how to design a Web page, add
animation, graphics, sound, and make editing changes to the page.
They will upload their Web pages to the Web at the end of the
course.
Formerly BIS 71C. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V73 - DESKTOP PUBLISHING WORKSHOP - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This instructor-led hands-on workshop introduces desktop
publishing and gives participants the skills to produce quality
publications with graphics such as ads, reports, brochures, and
other business documents.
Formerly BIS 73. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V76A - MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS I - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
The latest version of the Excel for Windows spreadsheet program
is used to analyze, summarize and present numeric data for
financial forecasting and budgeting.
Formerly BIS 76A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V76B - MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS II - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIS V76A or extensive experience using Excel and
Windows
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is a hands-on advanced spreadsheet course using Excel to
create charts, templates, ranges and macros. Students will analyze
financial functions used in business to create “best-case”
scenarios. They will learn how to import and export data from other
software programs into Excel.
Formerly BIS 76B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V77A - INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT
ACCESS I - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is an instructor-led hands-on course introducing the student
to the concepts of database management and the use of Microsoft
Access in an office environment. Students will create a database
file, manipulate the data, create a customized data-entry form, and
learn how to query the database files, sort and index. Labels and
reports typically used in an office will also be created.
Formerly BIS 77A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V77B - INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT
ACCESS II - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIS V77A or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is an instructor-led hands-on course with advanced
techniques using Access. Topics include enhanced query design,
table design, customized forms, macros, and customized report
design. The emphasis is on the use of a database program in an
office/business environment.
Formerly BIS 77B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
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BIS V88 - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
WORKSHOPS - .5-16 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
BIS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS - .5-16 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly BIS 89.
Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly BIS 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V98 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - 16 Units
Hours: 16 lecture weekly
Students will learn how to complete typical tasks required of an
administrative assistant: word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail,
filing, telephones and communication skills, and calculating
machines. Interviewing, resume preparation, using the Web to do a
job search and internships will also be covered.
Fees will be required. Formerly BIS 98.
CHEMISTRY
CHEM V01A - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II); and CHEM V20-V20L or high school chemistry
with grades of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to matter and energy, atomic
structure, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases,
thermochemistry, quantum chemistry, bonding, molecular
geometry, oxidation-reduction, liquids and solids, and solutions.
Formerly Chem 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CHEM 2
[with CHEM V01AL] or CAN CHEM SEQ A [with CHEM
V01AL+V01B+ V01BL].
CHEM V01AL - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
The laboratory provides the students with experience in applying
the principles developed in the lecture. Quantitative experiments that
illustrate the fundamental laws of chemistry are emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 1AL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CHEM 2 [with CHEM V01A] or CAN CHEM SEQ A
[with CHEM V01A+V01B+V01BL].
CHEM V01B - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a detailed study of chemical equilibrium,
kinetics, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and a brief
introduction to organic chemistry and nuclear reactions.
Formerly Chem 1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CHEM 4
[with CHEM V01BL] or CAN CHEM SEQ A [with CHEM
V01A+V01AL+ V01BL].
CHEM V01BL - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01B or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
The laboratory provides the student with experience in applying
principles developed in the general chemistry lecture, including
experiments in kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry,
thermochemistry, qualitative analysis, and organic chemistry.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 1BL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CHEM 4 [with CHEM V01B] or CAN CHEM SEQ A
[with CHEM V01A+V01AL+V01B].
CHEM V05 - QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01B-V01BL with grades of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
The practice and theory of chemical laboratory methods
including techniques of gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric
analysis and separation, and introductory instrumental analysis
with a focus on precision and accuracy of experimental data. The
laboratory sequence will support the above topics and emphasize
quantitative measurement, analysis of data and error propagation.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CHEM V10 - CHEMISTRY AND YOUR WORLD - 4 Units
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
A college-level course in chemistry for non-science majors. The
fundamentals of chemistry are covered, including scientific
thinking, the atom, chemical formulas and equations. Organic
chemistry and biochemistry are also studied. Other topics include
plastics, foods, fitness, health, household chemicals, drugs and
environmental pollution.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHEM V10L - CHEMISTRY AND YOUR WORLD
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CHEM V10 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of laboratory investigations of chemicals
used every day. Safety in the lab and at home is emphasized.
Various experimental techniques are investigated such as
chromotography, dialysis, filtration, differential solubilities. These
techniques are used to investigate foods, household chemicals,
drugs, air pollution and water pollution. Light, the atom, chemical
changes, physical changes, chemical reactions and the properties
of water are also covered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 10L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHEM V12A - GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01B-V01BL with grades of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course stresses molecular structure, chemical and physical
properties, and the preparation of organic compounds with an
emphasis on reaction mechanisms, structure determination,
synthesis, and applications.
Formerly Chem 12A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations
- see counselor. CAN CHEM 22 [with CHEM V12AL] or CAN
CHEM SEQ C [with CHEM V12AL+ V12B+V12BL].
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CHEM V12AL - GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V12A with grade of C or better or concurrent
enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course covers the utilization of the techniques of
experimental organic chemistry including physical and chemical
methods of purification, separation, and structure determination,
with an emphasis on synthesis and mechanisms. Infrared
spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance are used extensively
in this course.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 12AL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN CHEM 22 [with
CHEM V12A] or CAN CHEM SEQ C [with CHEM V12A+
V12B+V12BL].
CHEM V12B - GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V12A with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course continues the study of functional groups such as
carboxylic acids and their derivatives, carbonyls, amines and
phenols. The emphasis is again on reaction mechanism, structure
determination using nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared
spectroscopy, synthesis and applications. A major part of this
semester is devoted to the study of biochemistry.
Formerly Chem 12B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CHEM SEQ C
[with CHEM V12A+ V12AL+V12BL].
CHEM V12BL - GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V12AL with grade of C or better; and CHEM
V12B with grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course covers the utilization of the techniques of
experimental organic chemistry including chemical and physical
separations, purification, chemical syntheses, extraction methods,
and structure determinations, with an emphasis on functional group
analysis, reactivity and mechanisms. Extensive use of infrared
spectroscopy, and analysis of gas chromatography, nuclear
magnetic resonance and mass spectra will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 12BL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CHEM SEQ C [with CHEM V12A+ V12AL+V12B].
CHEM V20 - ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH V11B or 1 year of high school
beginning algebra with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V03
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes fundamental theories, laws, and techniques
of general chemistry, together with their more important
applications, drill in chemical formulas, equations and calculations.
Formerly Chem 20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN CHEM 6 [with CHEM V20L] or CAN CHEM
SEQ B [with CHEM V20L+V21+V21L].
CHEM V20L - ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CHEM V20 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to laboratory techniques. The
experiments illustrate typical chemical reactions and the principles
covered in the lecture.
Formerly Chem 20L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN CHEM 6 [with CHEM V20] or CAN CHEM SEQ
B [with CHEM V20+V21+V21L].
CHEM V21 - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND
BIOCHEMISTRY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL or CHEM V20-V20L or high school
chemistry with grades of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to organic and biological
chemistry. The course covers the preparation, chemical and
physical properties and commercial and technical application of
both organic and biological compounds.
Formerly Chem 21. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN CHEM 8 [with CHEM V21L] or CAN CHEM
SEQ B [with CHEM V20+V20L+V21L].
CHEM V21L - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND
BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V21 with grade of C or better or concurrent
enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to organic and biological
chemistry laboratory. The reactions and properties of both organic
and biological compounds will be studied.
Formerly Chem 21L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations
- see counselor. CAN CHEM 8 [with CHEM V21] or CAN CHEM
SEQ B [with CHEM V20+V20L+V21].
CHEM V30 - CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH 11B or MATH V30 or one year of
high school beginning algebra with grade of C or better
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course is for biological and health science majors. General,
organic and biological chemistry are studied with an emphasis
placed on medical applications. Topics in general chemistry will
include the modern view of the atom, molecules, chemical
compounds and reactions. Topics in organic chemistry will include
hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones. Topics in
biochemistry will include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic
acids and metabolism.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CHEM V30L - CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CHEM V30 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of laboratory investigations of general,
organic and biological chemistry with an emphasis on medical
applications. Experiments in general chemistry will include
measuring densities, the separation of mixtures and chemical
reactions. Experiments in organic chemistry will include examining
the properties of hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones.
Experiments in biochemistry will include examining carbohydrates,
proteins and fats.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CHEM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN CHEMISTRY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Chem
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
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CHEM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized opportunities for students with
intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in the
regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Chem 90. Transfer credit:
CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CHICANO STUDIES
CHST V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO STUDIES - 3
Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Mexican-
American/Chicano heritage with emphasis on the contemporary
experience in the United States. The survey will include an analysis
of the economic, political, social, and intellectual elements of the
culture of the Mexican-American/Chicano community, and a study
of the changing relationship of the community to the general
society of the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ChStd 1. Same as AES
V20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V02 - CHICANO STUDIES ISSUES -3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will assess the similarities and differences of
multiple cultures which have contributed to the Chicano experience.
The examinations of Chicano studies will include historical
perspectives and social science research principles and practices
to analyze the impact of economic, political, cultural, social, and
institutional factors which have shaped the Mexican/Chicano
experience in the Southwest.
Formerly ChStd 2. Same as AES V23. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V24 - SOCIOLOGY OF THE CHICANO
COMMUNITY -3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01 or SOC V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine various theoretical perspectives from a
sociological framework in relation to the Chicano community. Race,
class, gender and culture in the historical development of Chicano
people will be explored as we discuss culture, ethnic identity, the
institutions of education, economics, family and government. This
will include an overview of past and current social movements (i.e.
the Chicano, Chicana Feminism, labor movements and other
topics). The course will analyze prevailing myths and stereotypes
and investigate the ways Chicanos have contributed and
participated in social and political change. Also, specific instances
of Chicano structural resistance to Anglo encroachment and
domination will be discussed. Particular attention will also be given
to language development among Chicanos and the historical role of
youth.
Field trips may be required. Same as AES V24 & SOC V24.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V60A-Z - TOPICS IN CHICANO
STUDIES -.5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail or in similar
arrangements in other studies offerings. Examples of topics to be
offered from time to time include. Chicano political issues,
economics issues, and cultural expressions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: determined by
transfer institution.
CHST V88 - CHICANO STUDIES WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
CHST V89 - WORKSHOPS IN CHICANO
STUDIES - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ChStd
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CHST V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHICANO
STUDIES -1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly ChStd 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CD V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course focuses on the array of career options available to
the child development major. General theories of career
development, sources of career information, the Child Development
Permit Matrix, and exploration of careers including teaching,
counseling, working with children and families, and related matters
will be covered.
Field trips may be required.
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CD V09 - FIELD WORK: CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1 Unit
Corequisite: current negative TB test report; enrollment in one
additional course in the discipline
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides supervised laboratory and field experience
for students interested in developing their skills of observation and
working with children. Opportunities will be provided for students to
work with various ages of children from infants through school-age
in more than one type of setting. This course provides hours
needed to meet the requirements of the California Child
Development Permit.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
CD V11 - LANGUAGE ARTS AND LITERACY EXPERIENCES
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This methods course includes advanced study of the academic
areas of language arts and literacy as they are presented to young
children. Specific areas covered include activities to develop oral
language facility, writing (handwriting, spelling, functional and
creative writing) and listening. Also, specific techniques dealing
with diagnosis of language development will be addressed.
Developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities,
materials and equipment are reviewed.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 11.
CD V13 - SOCIAL STUDIES EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG
CHILDREN - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course includes advanced study of the major streams of
curricular theory as they relate to the inquiry skills area of social
studies as it is presented to young children. Emphasis is upon the
application of theory, assessment, and curricular design, especially
through the use of developmentally appropriate experiences,
learning activities, materials, and equipment.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 13.
CD V14 - CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG
CHILDREN - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course includes advanced study of the major streams of
curricular theory as they relate to the skill area of the creative arts
as they are presented to young children. Emphasis is upon the
application of theory, assessment and curricular design, especially
through the use of developmentally appropriate experiences,
learning activities, materials and equipment.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 14.
CD V16 - BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN
CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course is a study of developmentally-appropriate child
guidance theories and methods, particularly in relation to behavior
management and classroom management. Emphasis is upon
proactive, preventive techniques based upon current child
development theory. The effects of behavior management and
classroom management upon the physical, emotional, cognitive,
and social development of the child is addressed.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 16.
CD V17 - FAMILY AND PARENTING INVOLVEMENT IN
CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course is an advanced study of the nature of the
relationships between children, parents, and teachers of young
children. Theories, models and strategies for positive
communication and cooperation with the goal of enhancing a
child's development in the environments of home and school are
addressed. Emphasis is placed upon planning programs which
reflect mutual understanding of the roles of families and schools
and the development of supportive networks.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 17.
CD V18 - SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course is a study of developmentally-appropriate programs
and services for special needs children. Emphasis is upon early
identification, assessment, and intervention, especially in terms of
the developmental, social, educational, and legal needs of children at
risk.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 18.
CD V19 - MATH AND SCIENCE IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD - 3 Units
Corequisite: current negative TB test report
Recommended preparation: CD V62
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course includes a study of the major developmental theories
as they relate to the inquiry skills of math and science as they are
presented to young children. Emphasis is on the application of
theory, curriculum design, and assessment, especially through the
use of developmentally appropriate learning activities, teaching
techniques and materials.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD V12 & CD V15. Transfer
credit: CSU.
CD V24 - CHILD NUTRITION, HEALTH AND
SAFETY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of the principles of child nutrition, first aid, health and
safety, including techniques for teaching concepts of health and
safety to children and adults. Students will receive Red Cross
certification in basic and infant first aid.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 24. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CD V26 - PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL AGE
CHILDREN - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the development of programs
for out-of-school care of school age children with a focus on the
characteristics of quality care. Methods of fostering emotional,
intellectual, physical and social development will be explored.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 26.
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CD V28 - DEVELOPMENTAL CURRICULUM FOR INFANTS
AND TODDLERS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an advanced study of the developmental
curriculum for infants and toddlers. Curriculum, teaching methods
and materials to provide a rich environment to foster age-
appropriate development will be studied.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 28. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V29 - ADULT SUPERVISION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CD V64
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is a study of the methods and principles of
supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, parents and
volunteers in early childhood education/child development
classrooms. Emphasis is on the role of classroom teachers who
function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously
addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 29.
CD V30 - THE PROCESS OF PARENTING - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide parents with skills, resources
and support for effective parent-child interaction with a limited time
commitment. Emphasis is placed upon helping parents understand
and relate appropriately to children at different ages and stages,
with particular attention provided to the unique and specific
parenting concerns raised by students enrolled in the course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
CD V31 - PARENTING THE INFANT AND
TODDLER - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide parents of infants and
toddlers with skills, resources, and support for effective parent-
child interaction. Emphasis is placed upon helping parents
understand and relate appropriately to children between the ages of
birth and three, with particular attention provided to the unique and
specific parenting concerns raised by students enrolled in the
course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
CD V32 - PARENTING THE PRESCHOOLER - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide parents of preschoolers with
skills, resources, and support for effective parent-child interaction.
Emphasis is placed upon helping parents understand and relate
appropriately to children between the ages of three and six, with
particular attention provided to the unique and specific parenting
concerns raised by students enrolled in the course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
CD V38 - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the problems of establishing and operating a
small business. The opportunities for small business and the
requirements for success are also discussed.
Field trips may be required. Same as BUS V38. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CD V40 - DISABILITIES AWARENESS IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V23
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will survey the causes and consequences of the
classes of disabilities protected by the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act, and will focus on relevant legal concepts, available
special educational resources and means to compensate for
disabilities. Among the disabilities covered are learning disabilities,
mental retardation, emotional and behavioral disorders,
communication disorders, and hearing, visual and physical
impairments.
Formerly CD 40.
CD V42 - EFFECTS OF ABUSE IN YOUNG
CHILDREN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will cover physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and
neglect and the effects on young children and the family. Substance
exposure and effects will also be covered as they relate to child,
growth and development. Opportunity will be provided to develop
skills and materials for use with young children and families.
Field trips may be required.
CD V60A-Z - TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in similar detail by
other child development offerings. Examples of topics to be offered
from time to time include: self-esteem, discipline, children’s play,
kindergarten readiness, and reading readiness.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 60A-Z.
CD V60D - ENVIRONMENTS FOR EMERGING
LITERACY - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course includes the basic theories of language development
and literacy, and the application of these theories to curriculum
development for programs for young children. Developmentally-
appropriate experiences, learning activities, and materials are
reviewed.
Formerly CD 60D. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
CD V60E - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: UNIT-BASED
INSTRUCTION - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course includes an overview of the theories, principles and
practices of curriculum design for programs for young children.
The processes of planning, implementation, parent and family
involvement components, and individualized instruction are
addressed. Full curriculum integration techniques will be employed.
Formerly CD 60E. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
CD V60F - DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course includes the basic theories which are the foundation
for curricula characterized as developmentally-appropriate.
Practices also recognized as developmentally-appropriate for young
children from infancy through the primary are addressed.
Formerly CD 60F. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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CD V61 - CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the study of interaction and interdependency
between home, family, school system, and community. Patterns of
child rearing in contemporary society are discussed, as well as
interactions of family, culture, and community. There is exploration
of individual and social resources for family health and welfare, as
well as methods of advocating for children through the legislative
process. Evaluation of the influences of the broader community on
families, including mass media, are covered.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 61. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V62 - INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD
PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: current negative TB test report
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the educational needs of young
children and includes a beginning study of methods for fostering
creative, emotional, language and cognition, physical and social
development. Course activities include observations of a variety of
types of preschools and day care centers in the community.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 62. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V64 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 4 Units
Prerequisite: 6 units from CD V11, V12, V13, V14, V15; current
negative TB test report
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course provides extended supervised experience in planning
and implementing a developmental curriculum in programs for
young children. Emphasis is upon development and mastery of
desired teacher behaviors and competencies.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CD 64. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V65 - ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test report
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents and assesses the principles and practices
of child development administration. The areas covered include:
program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, personnel,
policies and practices, records, statistics, reporting, and
relationships with community resources, regulatory agencies and
parents.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 65. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CD V88 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula.
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly CD V89.
CD V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly CD 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V95 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This child development internship course offers students who
are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CD V96 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This child development internship course offers students who
are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CS V11 - PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school
intermediate algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and
MATH V50 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of
procedural programming. Topics include data types, control
structures, functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of running,
testing, and debugging. The course emphasizes good software
engineering principles and developing fundamental programming
skills in the context of a functional programming language.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 22.
CS V13 - OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V11 or equivalent; and MATH V03 or 1 year of high
school intermediate algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the concepts of object-oriented
programming to students with a background in the procedural
paradigm. The course begins with a review of control structures
and data types with emphasis on structured data types and array
processing. It then moves on to introduce the object-oriented
programming paradigm, focusing on the definition and use of
classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented design.
Other topics include an overview of programming language
principles, simple analysis of algorithms, basic searching and
sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering
issues.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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CS V15 - DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V13 or equivalent; and MATH V20 or both MATH
V04 and MATH V05
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course builds on the foundation provided by the
programming fundamentals/object-oriented programming sequence
to introduce the fundamental concepts of data structures and the
algorithms that proceed from them. Topics include recursion, the
underlying philosophy of object-oriented programming, fundamental
data structures (including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables,
trees, and graphs), the basics of algorithmic analysis, and an
introduction to the principles of language translation.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 24.
CS V17 - DISCRETE STRUCTURES - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V20 or both MATH V04 and MATH V05
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces the student to discrete mathematics as it
is used in computer science. Topics includes functions, relations,
sets, propositional and predicate logic, simple circuit logic, proof
techniques, elementary combinatorics, and discrete probability.
Field trips may be required. Same as MATH V52. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN CSCI 26.
CS V19 - COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND
ORGANIZATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V15 or equivalent; and CS V17 or MATH V52 or
equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to the organization and
architecture of computer systems, beginning with the standard von
Neumann model and then moving forward to more recent
architectural concepts. This course also offers the students an
introduction to assembly language for low-level programming of
system software and computer applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 10.
CS V20 - BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or
equivalent
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the concepts of event-
driven programming. This course presents the knowledge, skills
and techniques to build Visual Basic programs. Topics include the
programming design process, visual console procedures, an
overview of computer hardware organization, data representation,
instruction forms, flowcharting problems, logic solutions, and
algorithms for problem solution. Concepts and definitions include:
labels, variables, subscripts, data structures, object-oriented
design, OLE, API, Windows forms, and scientific notation. Also
included are debugging Visual Basic statements and elementary
coding.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 6.
CS V22 - INTERMEDIATE VISUAL BASIC - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V11 or CS V20 or equivalent
Recommended preparation: MATH V03 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This intermediate-level course presents to students the concepts
of developing Microsoft Windows applications with Visual Basic.
Topics include Multiple Document Interface (MDI), graphics,
custom controls Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), Object Linking and
Embedding (OLE), advanced database access, and the Windows
API. Emphasis is placed on developing more advanced
programming techniques using programming standards, application
integration, and rapid development.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit;
CSU; UC.
CS V24 - ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V22 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents object-oriented programming with Visual
Basic to the student. The course begins with a review of advanced-
level event model design methods for Single-Document Interface
(SDI) and Multiple-Document Interface (MDI) applications. It then
moves on to introduce the object-oriented programming paradigm,
focusing on the definition and use of classes along with the
fundamentals of object-oriented design. Other topics include an
overview of programming language principles, analysis of
algorithms, building ActiveX components and an introduction to
software engineering issues.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V32 - INTERMEDIATE C++ - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V13 or MATH V55 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will cover intermediate C++ programming using the
Windows environment. The Windows-based programs created will
incorporate modern object-oriented design methods. Advanced
programming concepts, design methods, and implementation of
C++ in an object-oriented Windows-based environment are
included. Students will create sophisticated applications utilizing a
graphical user interface.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V34 - ADVANCED C++ - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V32 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents to the student advanced C++ and the
implementation of enterprise level software architectures. Topics
include enhancing maintainability of software with error handling,
pointers in a Common Object Model (COM)+ environment, string
details in C++ for international development, COM+ currency,
using COM+ objects in interoperable development environments,
Active Template Library (ATL) with multiple inheritance, cross-
platform data-transformation services, marshal-by-value
implementations in C++, COM+ reference-cycle management, and
the Standard Template Library (STL) in the COM+ realm. This
course also covers: software systems with a COM+ four-tier
business-object application pattern; designing solutions with a
Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP); the Microsoft Management
Queue (MSMQ), designing scalable systems with Microsoft
Transaction Server (MTS); and understanding data access in the
COM+ age.
Fees will be required. Field Trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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CS V40 - BEGINNING JAVA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or
equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of
object-oriented programming with Java. Topics include data types,
control structures, functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of
running, testing, and debugging. It them moves on to introduce the
object-oriented programming paradigm, focusing on the definition
and use of classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented
design. The course also offers an introduction to the historical and
social context of computing and an overview of computer science
as a discipline.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MATH
V56. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CS V42 - INTERMEDIATE JAVA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V13 or MATH V56 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course builds on the student's knowledge of object-oriented
design and provides the student with the skills and techniques to
create Java application and applets. Topics included in this course
are the Java language, Java API, Java programming techniques,
integrating graphics, security issues, Java tools, Java applets, and
JavaScript.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V44 - ADVANCED JAVA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V42 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents to the student the skills and knowledge
needed to create advanced Java applications. Included in this
course are advanced Java applications design theory, advanced
Swing features, database manipulations, advanced thread usage,
Java Server Pages with JDBC, distributed computing between Java
programs, streams-based sockets, object serialization, advanced
reusable software components and advanced security issues.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V82 - UNIX SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V57 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course builds on the student's knowledge of the C
programming language and introduces UNIX features and facilities.
The course helps the student to explore issues related to
programming in a UNIX environment. The difference between
programming in a DOS/Windows environment and in a UNIX/X-
Windows environment is covered focusing on the UNIX system call
interface, the programming interface between the UNIX Kernel and
applications software running in the UNIX environment. Students
will create 32-bit applications in the UNIX programming
environment.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V86 - FORTRAN PROGRAMMING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or
equivalent
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents to the student the concept of programming
with FORTRAN. Topics include numerical computing, data types,
control structures, programs and subprograms, dynamic memory
allocation, pointers, arrays, files, and the mechanics of running,
testing and debugging. The course emphasizes good software
engineering principles and developing fundamental programming
skills in the context of the FORTRAN programming language.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 4.
CS V88 - COMPUTER SCIENCE
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
CS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit:
CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CS V95 - COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in minimum 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This computer science internship course offers students with
intermediate skills who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to
obtain work experience related to their field of study. Students are
accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitation–see counselor;
for UC, determined after admission.
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CS V96 - COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in minimum 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This computer science internship course offers students with
intermediate skills who are employed in the field an opportunity to
expand their work experience related to their field of study. Students
are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitation–see counselor;
for UC, determined after admission.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
CT V12 - ADVANCED BLUEPRINT READING:
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V11 or CT V20 or DRFT V02B or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an advanced blueprint reading course for inspectors,
contractors and designers interested in commercial and industrial
construction. This course will provide training in blueprint reading
comprehension, system assemblies, and material specifications.
Subjects to be covered will include soils, foundations, site work,
concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding, mechanical and
electrical systems.
Same as ARCH V12. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
CT V20 - BLUEPRINT READING:
ARCHITECTURAL/CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides experience in construction blueprint reading
and plan review. Experiences will include the study of lines,
symbols, notations and dimensions used on architectural drawings.
Code interpretation and design compliance will be stressed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 20. Same as ARCH V11
& DRFT V02B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
CT V30 - WOODWORKING - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is offered in a woodworking shop facility. The course
is a study of operations commonly performed in furniture and
cabinet shops. Subjects will include material selection, project
design, wood fabrication, assembly methods and finishing
procedures. Students will work on individual woodworking projects
as they learn both shop safety and craftsmanship.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CT V37 - LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
In this course, students will gain practical field experience in installing
landscape planting and irrigation systems. Proper use of typical
construction materials, tools, and power equipment will be emphasized.
Actual projects may include decks, patios, overheads,
benches, walls, fences, walks, low voltage lighting, water elements
and grading. California licensing, contracts and codes will be reviewed.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CT V40 - ICBO BUILDING CODE CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V59 or CT V59 or 2 years of
experience using the Uniform Building Code
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
The course will provide a review of the Uniform Building Code
and focus on information necessary to pass the International
Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.) certification exam. This
I.C.B.O. exam is required for employment as a building or
combination inspector.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 40.
CT V41 - IAPMO PLUMBING CODE CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CT V71 or 2 years of experience using
the Uniform Plumbing Code
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide a review of the Uniform Plumbing Code
and focus on information necessary to pass the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
plumbing certification exam. Certification is required for
employment as a plumbing or combination inspector.
Formerly CT 41.
CT V42 - IAPMO MECHANICAL CODE CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CT V72 or 2 years of experience using
the Uniform Mechanical Code
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide a review of the Uniform Mechanical
Code and focus on information necessary to pass the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO)
mechanical certification exam. Certification is required for
employment as a mechanical or combination inspector.
Formerly CT 42.
CT V43 - ELECTRICAL CODE CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CT V66 or 2 years of experience using
the National Electrical Code
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide a review of the National Electrical Code
and focus on information necessary to pass the International Code
Conference (ICC), International Association of Electrical Inspectors
(IAEI) and Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) certification
exams. Successful passage of certification exams is required for
employment as electricians or electrical inspectors.
Formerly CT 43.
CT V45 - ICBO PLANS EXAMINER CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V59 or CT V59 or 2 years plan
checking experience
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to nonstructural plan checking and
review for the International Conference of Building Officials
(I.C.B.O.) "Plans Examiner" certification examination. The course
will cover advanced material contained in the Uniform Building
Code.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 45.
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CT V46 - BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the duties and responsibilities
of a Building Department Permit Technician. Subjects to be studied
will include building and zoning code regulations, construction
plans and documents, permit fee schedules and permit processing.
This course will help students prepare for industry certification as a
Permit Technician.
CT V47 - BUILDING AND ZONING CODE
ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to building and zoning code
enforcement. Code enforcement is the study of community
regulatory standards pertaining to housing and commercial
development. Subjects to be studied will include state codes, duties
of enforcement officers, professional certification, and career
opportunities.
Same as CJ V47.
CT V50 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR LICENSE
PREPARATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides preparation for the California General
Contractor's License exam. Law subjects and trade subjects will be
studied through lectures and practice exams. State licensing
requires four years of construction experience or a combination of
education and experience.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 50.
CT V52 - PROPERTY INSPECTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to real estate property inspection.
Topics covered include foundations, roofing, utility systems,
common defects, building codes, business liability, and industry
licensing. This course is intended for individuals interested in
buying property, property managers, property inspectors and those
seeking a broad knowledge of construction.
CT V58 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the International Residential
Code (IRC). Students will learn interpretation and use of the
residential building code as it applies to current construction.
Design criteria and inspection processes will be emphasized.
Course content will include information related to residential code
certification for inspectors and designers. Topics of instruction will
follow the content of the most recent IRC as published by the
International Code Council (ICC).
Same as ARCH V58. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
CT V59 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a introduction to the International Building Code (IBC), as
published by the International Code Council (ICC). The IBC is the
building code used for commercial and industrial structures.
Subjects to be covered will include structural design requirements,
inspection procedures, code comprehension and ICC inspector
certification.
CT V59/ARCH V59 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly CT 59. Same as ARCH V59. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CT V60 - SIMPLIFIED ENGINEERING FOR BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to give the student an
overview of basic construction engineering principles. This course
will study subjects such as live and dead loads, uniform and
concentrated loads, footing and foundation design, post and beam
sizing, shear transfer, load path transfer, building material selection,
connection methods and other aspects of structural design.
Formerly CT 60. Same as ARCH V60. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
CT V61 - PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will provide an introduction to public works
construction and inspection. Subjects to be studied will include soil
mechanics, geological reports, land development, site preparation,
foundation design, drainage control and underground utilities.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 61.
CT V62 - STRUCTURAL MASONRY
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to structural masonry
construction. Subjects to be studied will include brick and block
construction, mortar types, grouting requirements and
reinforcements. This course will stress construction methods,
building materials and the inspection process. This course will also
help students prepare for industry certification exams. No prior
experience is necessary.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 62.
CT V63 - REINFORCED CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to basic soil mechanics and
reinforced concrete and masonry construction. Subjects to be
studied include: soil composition, soil strength factors, the different
types of brick block masonry construction, concrete construction
and Portland cement composition. This course will stress
construction methods, building materials and the inspection
process.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 63.
CT V64 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: MATERIALS AND
METHODS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial
building construction, including materials, foundations, framing,
roof and stair cutting, drywall, finish work and building codes. This
course is intended to serve as an overview of the construction
process.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 64. Same as ARCH V64.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CT V65 - STRUCTURAL STEEL AND WELDING
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of structural steel and welding use in
building construction. Building types, grades of materials, assembly
methods, blueprint reading and other subjects will be studied. The
course in intended for inspectors, project supervisors and
construction workers. The course will also help prepare students
for related industry certifications.
Field trips may be required. CT V65/WEL V65 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly CT 65. Same
as WEL V65.
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CT V66 - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the National Electrical Code.
The Code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects
covered will include vocabulary, service, circuits, conduits,
conductors and system inspection.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly CT 66.
CT V67 - BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
REGULATIONS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is a study of California and federal regulations, such
as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Title 24
Regulations, which cover building accessibility for disabled
persons. Both public and private buildings will be studied as well as
parking, exterior routes of travel, entrances, exits and other
accommodations. This course is intended for building designers as
well as contractors and inspectors. This course will also help
prepare students for industry certification.
Formerly CT 67. Same as ARCH V67.
CT V68 - STATE ARCHITECT (DSA) PROJECT INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for individuals seeking Division of the
State Architect (DSA) Project Inspector certification. DSA is
responsible for government and school construction. This course
will describe the qualifications, application and testing procedures
required for the different levels of DSA certification. Inspectors and
superintendents wanting to work on government projects are
required to be DSA certified.
CT V69 - CALIFORNIA ENERGY REGULATIONS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is a study of the state of California Energy
Standards. The course will also study the mandatory energy
conservation requirements in residential construction per Title 24.
The course will include an introduction to computer software used
for energy compliance.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly CT 69.
CT V71 - UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
The Code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects to
be covered will include vocabulary, water supply systems, waste
drainage, construction materials and code inspection. A prior
understanding of plumbing systems is preferred.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly CT 71.
CT V72 - UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the Uniform Mechanical Code.
The Code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects to
be covered will include vocabulary, materials, methods used in
heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Code problems
and the inspection of mechanical systems will be emphasized. A
prior understanding of HVAC system is preferred.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly CT 72.
CT V75 - INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation
systems. Subjects to be studied will include vocabulary,
equipment, materials, construction methods, system design, and
basic inspection requirements.
Formerly CT 75. Same as ARCH V75. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
CT V76 - CONSTRUCTION JOB SITE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the organization and problems associated
with managing a construction job site. Topics will include plans,
permits, inspections, material and workforce scheduling, industrial
safety, construction process, cost control and quality management.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CT V77 - CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the organization and problems associated
with managing a building construction business. Topics will include
licensing, insurance, project financing, bidding, contracts,
scheduling, safety and community relations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 77. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CT V79 - CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course stresses construction cost estimating through the
analysis of blueprint drawings and the generation of labor and
material takeoff lists. Topics will include materials, labor, overhead,
profit and subcontractors. A prior understanding of the construction
process is preferred.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 79. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CT V80 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR
CONTRACTORS - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CT V79
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is a survey of computer programs used in the
construction industry. The student will review software used for
cost estimating, project scheduling and office management. An
understanding of construction cost estimating is recommended. No
previous computer experience is required.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 80. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CT V84 - CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINING - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a hands-on construction skills training course. Students
will design and construct various building projects that include
concrete, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and other trades. Students
will learn the proper selection of materials and the safe and proper
use of tools and power equipment. Course content will focus on
developing occupational, entry-level knowledge and abilities
required for employment in the construction industry.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
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CT V88 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CT
V89.
CT V95 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This construction technology internship course offers students
who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CT V96 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This construction technology internship course offers students
who are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CJ V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will offer a general overview of the criminal justice
system in the U.S. The history and philosophy of criminal justice
will be examined. Systemic problems, such as the organization and
jurisdiction of local, state and federal criminal justice components,
are discussed and possible solutions developed. Historical and
current theories of crime causation and punishment in America are
explained and discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN AJ 2.
CJ V02 - CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers an overview of the historical development,
philosophy, and content of California and federal criminal law and
constitutional provisions. This course reviews constitutional rights,
definitions, classification of crimes, elements of criminal offenses,
and their application to the criminal justice system. Legal research,
methodology, and concepts of law as a social, religious and
historical force will be examined. California statutes related to laws
of arrest, crimes against persons, and crimes involving property
are explored in detail. Case law and current media reports will be
utilized to enhance the students’ understanding of criminal law.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ V02A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN AJ 4.
CJ V03 - COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND
DIVERSITY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Students will explore the roles of practitioners in the criminal
justice field. Through discussion and study the students will review
the expectations and perceptions of the public. Principal emphasis
will be placed on community-oriented policing, discretionary
decision making, the use of authority, communications and crisis
management by persons working in the criminal justice system.
Students will explore the complex relationship between the
community and the justice system with emphasis on the challenges
of dealing with the role of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
social class, language, and culture in shaping these relations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
CJ V04 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: CJ V02 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will review the structure of the California Evidence
Code, its procedures and rules as they apply to the admissibility of
evidence in criminal proceedings. Emphasis will be placed on
review of statutes and case law in the areas of search and seizure,
witnesses' confessions and admissions, and presentation of
evidence.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 4. Transfer credit: CSU.
CAN AJ 6.
CJ V05 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Students will review and discuss legal processes from pre-
arrest, arrest through trial, sentencing and correctional procedures.
A review of the history of case and common law and conceptual
interpretations of law as reflected in court decisions will be
discussed. The class will use case law methodology and research
to review the impact these decisions have had on the justice
system.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 5. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V06 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORT WRITING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: CJ V02 or CJ V04 or ENGL V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers report writing for criminal justice
practitioners. Emphasis will be on mastering report writing to
record crime scenes, emergency response situations and routine
occurrences. The goal of this course is to help the student learn
how to translate observations into a succinct, yet comprehensive,
document for court presentation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 6. Transfer credit: CSU.
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CJ V07 - PATROL PROCEDURES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents the responsibilities, techniques and
methods of police patrol. It meets the objectives required by the
California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 7. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V08 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course stresses the fundamentals of criminal investigation.
Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, scientific
aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interviewing and
interrogation techniques, follow-up and case preparation, criminal
profiling, crime scene sketching, fingerprint analysis and D.N.A. A
brief history of criminal investigation precedes the main course of
instruction.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 8. Transfer credit: CSU.
CAN AJ 8.
CJ V09 - FUNDAMENTALS OF FIREARMS - 2 Units
Prerequisite: no felony convictions per California Penal Code
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Students enrolled in this course will learn and discuss the legal,
ethical and moral use of firearms. Students will learn and practice
basic pistol and revolver marksmanship fundamentals and basic
police combat shooting skills. Students will also participate in a
familiarization course for shotguns. This course is designed to
provide criminal justice students with preparatory instruction and
training prior to attending a police recruit training class.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ 9. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V10 - POLICE BASIC BICYCLING - 1 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified
course presents the student with the basic skills and information
necessary to operate a bicycle on police patrol. Subject matter such
as nutrition, bike maintenance, and technical riding skills will be
addressed. Students are expected to provide all-terrain type
bicycles with either 18 or 21 speeds, "Snell" or "Amso" safety
helmets, bicycle gloves and protective eye wear. Designed for
permanent (non-probationary) peace officers.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ
V60D. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V11 - AIKIDO - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Aikido is a powerful martial art developed in Japan by Morihei
Veshiba. Through the study of principles and theory of ancient
fighting methods, Veshiba was able to develop a method of non-
resistive and noncompetitive technique. The practice of Aikido
includes warm-up and flexibility exercises, practical combative and
defensible techniques combined with an appreciation for formal
etiquette. Students will develop a greater understanding of the
relationship between mind, body and spirit that will help them deal
with both physical and mental conflict in a more positive way.
Field trips may be required. CJ V11/PE V32 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ 11. Same as
PE V32. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CJ V12A - DEFENSIVE TACTICS: JU JUTSU - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This is a self-defense course for the peace officer and civilian.
The simplest, most effective methods for neutralizing and
controlling attackers/suspects are taught. Ju Jutsu techniques not
requiring upper body strength are the focal point of the course.
Field trips may be required. CJ V12A, V12B/PE V33, V34 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ
12A. Same as PE V33. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
CJ V12B - INTERMEDIATE JU JUTSU - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CJ V12A or PE V33
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This is an advanced self-defense course for people desiring to
develop intermediate skills in Ju Jutsu.
Field trips may be required. CJ V12A, V12B/PE V33, V34 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ
12B. Same as PE V34. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
CJ V14 - JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES IN
CALIFORNIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will offer an overview of the juvenile justice system
in California, including the history of juvenile law and current
police and probation procedures. Theories on delinquency causes
and treatments will be discussed as an avenue toward
understanding the juvenile offender. Child abuse/neglect and crimes
against children, including sex crimes, will also be covered.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 14. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V15 - INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES
OF LAW - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course will introduce the student to various areas of the law,
providing an overview of criminal law, criminal procedure, civil tort
law, contracts, property, community property, constitutional law
and family law. The course will expose the student to the general
principles of the different areas of law, concentrating on current
issues impacting criminal and civil systems of justice. The course
will be designed to give a foundation of statutory law with a strong
emphasis on practical, everyday application.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V16 - SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER
TRAINING - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course fulfills the state requirement for campus security
officer training. The course provides the student with a working
knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the school security
officer. The course covers laws and liability, security awareness in
the educational environment, mediation and conflict resolution,
disasters and emergencies, and the dynamics of student behavior.
Fees will be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V18 - DRUG INVESTIGATION AND
ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a survey course that will provide the student an
opportunity to review the geopolitical history of drug trafficking and
the evolution of laws regulating the distribution and use of drugs,
with special emphasis on current statutes and court decisions
relating to distribution and use of drugs. Information on the source,
distribution and use of narcotics, cocoa products, hallucinogens
and cannabinoids will be presented. Fundamentals of drug
investigation techniques and treatment of drug abusers will also be
discussed.
Formerly CJ 18. Transfer credit: CSU.
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CJ V25 - INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an overview of the historical aspects of
punishment and the development of contemporary correctional
philosophy in the United States. The course will focus on the legal
issues, general laws and general operations in correctional
institutions. The relationship between correctional and other
components of the criminal justice system will also be examined.
The ideals of correctional philosophy are compared with the
contemporary problems in corrections.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 25. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CJ V27 - INTRODUCTION TO PROBATION AND
PAROLE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an overview of the history and
philosophical foundations of probation and parole in the United
States. The course examines the organization and operation of
probation and parole agencies as particular segments of the
criminal justice system. Theoretical concerns and practical aspects
of probation and parole services will be discussed. Issues and
problems relating to the presentence report, determinate versus
indeterminate sentencing, the roles of probation and parole officers
and the legal decisions affecting the practice of probation and
parole will be examined.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 27. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V28 - FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Major types of criminal behavior are explored. Factors which contribute
to criminal behavior are discussed. Major theories on the
cause of criminality are discussed and critiqued. An attempt is made
to develop a workable understanding of the causes of most criminality.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 28. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CJ V29 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF CORRECTIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides students with an awareness of the
historical framework, concepts and precedents that guide
correctional practice. Course material will broaden the individual's
perspective of the corrections environments, the civil rights of
prisoners, and the responsibilities and liabilities of correctional
officials.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 29. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V30 - VICTIMOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an overview of traditional and emerging
legal, psychological and social perspectives in the field of
victimology. While this course will address the consequences of
victimization, and methods of recovery, students will also consider
the broader legal policies and program implications of the victims
movement in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 30. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CJ V40 - BASIC COMPLAINT DISPATCHER - 3.5 Units
Hours: 7 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is a P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training) certified program to train public safety
dispatchers.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 40.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V41 - BASIC COMPLAINT DISPATCHER
UPDATE I - .5 Unit
Recommended preparation: CJ V40
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certification
course addresses technological advances and advanced techniques
in communication for public safety dispatchers.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly CJ 41. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
CJ V42 - BASIC COMPLAINT DISPATCHER
UPDATE II - .5 Unit
Recommended preparation: CJ V40
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certification
course addresses advanced training topics and communication
techniques for public safety dispatchers during critical incidents.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly CJ 42. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
CJ V47 - BUILDING AND ZONING CODE
ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to building and zoning code
enforcement. Code enforcement is the study of community
regulatory standards pertaining to housing and commercial
development. Subjects to be studied will include state codes, duties
of enforcement officers, professional certification, and career
opportunities.
Same as CT V47.
CJ V60A-Z - TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail in the general
criminal justice course offerings. Examples of topics to be offered
from time to time include but are not limited to: domestic violence,
interviewing and interrogation for corrections or law enforcement,
ethics, training the trainer, control and supervision for corrections,
pursuit driving, DUI and radar certification.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 60A-Z. Transfer credit:
determined by transfer institution.
CJ V60A - BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING DEVICE - .5 Unit
Hours: 9 lecture, 3 laboratory total
A certification course designed for criminal justice professionals
that explores the historical and scientific aspect of preliminary
breath alcohol testing devices. This course is a theoretical and
practical training seminar which will result in the students being
proficient in the use of the Alco-Sensor. The students will be given
training in preparing for and providing effective testimony on the
results of the Alco-Sensor. Upon successful completion of the
course, students will receive P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and
Training) certification.
Fees will be required. Formerly CJ 60A. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
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CJ V60C - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE:
INVESTIGATIVE CERTIFICATION - 2 Units
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) peace officer
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certification
course presents state-of-the-art technological and investigative
tools designed to evaluate the sobriety of the subjects detained for
driving while possibly impaired by alcohol. The student will gain
comprehensive information and experience to prepare him/her to
detect, apprehend and prosecute an offender. Upon successful
completion, students will receive a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer
Standards and Training) certificate in Driving Under the Influence:
Investigative Certification.
Fees will be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V60E - COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING OFFICER:
P.O.S.T. - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) dispatcher
Hours: 2.5 lecture weekly
This course provides the experienced dispatcher with the
fundamental understanding of the role and duties of the
Communications Training Officer (CTO). This CTO training will
emphasize interactive instruction in teaching techniques, liability
issues and evaluation of trainees’ performance. Upon successful
completion, students will receive a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer
Standards and Training) certificate in Communications Training
Officer.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V60G - HIGH TECHNOLOGY CRIME - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) peace officer
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course provides the experienced police officer with the
fundamental understanding of computer systems and high
technology crime. Students will examine emerging technologies
associated with Internet crime, counterfeiting, trade secret
violations, computer assisted crimes, computer and network
intrusion, software piracy and telecommunications fraud. Levels of
investigation from the patrol officer to the specialist investigator will
be discussed. Upon successful completion, students will receive a
P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certificate in High
Technology Crime.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V70 - RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING - 12 Units
Prerequisite: student must be 18 years old, possess a valid driver's
license, pass a physical agility test, and have no felony convictions;
California Penal Code requires each applicant for admission to a
basic course of training certified by the Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) who is not sponsored by a
local or other law enforcement agency, or who is not a peace officer
employed by a state or local agency, department or district, to
submit written certification from the Department of Justice that the
applicant has no criminal history background which would
disqualify him or her pursuant to this code, or the Welfare and
Institutions Code, from owning, possessing, or having under his or
her control a firearm
Hours: 13 lecture, 15.5 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic
course for students and individuals wishing to become reserve
police officers or reserve deputy sheriffs. The course fulfills P.O.S.T.
reserve requirements for level II reserve training. Training includes
penal code section 832 requirements and provides instruction in
administration of criminal justice, ethics, California court system,
discretionary decision making, first aid/CPR, crimes in progress,
unusual occurrences, police radio communications, police-
community relations, criminal law, traffic investigation, laws of
evidence, and patrol procedures. Emphasis is placed on instruction
in arrest, search and seizures, methods of arrest, PR 24 baton
training, vehicle pullovers, and report writing. Special emphasis and
training in firearm safety, firearm (pistol and shotgun) use related to
law enforcement with training in combat/stress shooting scenarios
and qualifications over a P.O.S.T. prescribed course of fire. The
course includes vehicle operation, defensive driving, and chemical
agent training. The course completes the P.O.S.T. reserve officer/
reserve deputy requirements.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 70.
CJ V80 - P.O.S.T. REGULAR BASIC COURSE - 18 Units
Prerequisite: student must be 18 years old, posses a valid driver's
license, and have no felony convictions; California Penal Code
requires each applicant for admission to a basic course of training
certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training (P.O.S.T.) who is not sponsored by a local or other law
enforcement agency, or who is not a peace officer employed by a
state or local agency, department or district, to submit written
certification from the Department of Justice that the applicant has
no criminal history background which would disqualify him or her
pursuant to this code, or the Welfare and Institutions Code, from
owning, possessing, or having under his or her control a firearm;
and medical certification required
Hours: 15 lecture, 45 laboratory weekly
This is a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) basic
course for individuals wishing to become full time law enforcement
officers as defined in the California Penal Code (CPC). The course
fulfills P.O.S.T. entry-level requirements as outlined in the CPC. The
course provides instruction in administration of criminal justice,
ethics, California court system, discretionary decision making, first
aid, CPR, crimes in progress, unusual occurrences, police radio
communications, police-community relations, criminal law, traffic
investigation, laws of evidence, and patrol procedures. Emphasis is
placed on instruction in arrest, search and seizure, methods of
arrest, baton training, vehicle stops, and report writing. Additionally,
the course provides special emphasis on and training in firearms
safety, firearms (pistol and shotgun) use related to law enforcement
with training in combat/stress shooting scenarios and qualifications
over a P.O.S.T. prescribed course of fire. The course completes the
P.O.S.T. basic requirements.
Field trips will be required.
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CJ V81 - ORIENTATION FOR P.O.S.T. REGULAR BASIC
COURSE - .5-5 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture, 1-6 laboratory weekly
This course is an orientation for the P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer
Standards and Training) regular basic course. Emphasis is placed
on assisting the student in preparing for successful completion of
the P.O.S.T. regular basic course.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V85 - PC 832: ARREST, SEARCH AND
SEIZURE - 2.5 Units
Hours: 2.5 lecture weekly
This course will cover the fundamentals of law enforcement
embracing all those subject areas that will enhance an officer’s
ability to perform as a member of a police or allied agency.
Subjects covered will be: criminal law; laws of arrest, search and
seizure; moral, legal and safety aspects in use of firearms; and,
community relations. Required for state certification under Peace
Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) guidelines.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 85. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only.
CJ V86 - PC 832: FIREARMS - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: CJ V85 or concurrent enrollment; no felony
convictions per California Penal Code
Hours: .5 lecture, 1 laboratory weekly
This course will cover the fundamentals of firearms embracing
all those subject areas that will enhance an officer’s ability to
perform as a member of a police or allied agency. Subjects
covered: moral, legal and safety aspects in use of firearms.
Practical application of firearms on range. Required for state
certification under Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
guidelines.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 86.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V88 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS - .5-16 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ
V89.
CJ V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in
furthering their knowledge of law enforcement on an independent
study basis. Assignments may include library, laboratory, and field
work. Students are accepted only by written project proposal
approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly CJ 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V91 - ADVANCED OFFICER TRAINING - .5-5 Units
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) peace officer
Hours: .5-5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide new information and skills in
the enforcement of new and changing statutes; laws of arrest;
search and seizure; officer survival; narcotic enforcement; fire
conditions; and new concepts of police technology.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 91.
CJ V92 - FIELD TRAINING FOR OFFICERS - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) peace officer
Hours: 2.5 lecture weekly
This course covers learning theories, interpersonal
communication, developing instructional techniques and personnel
evaluations designed to assist training officers in field training of
new recruits.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 92.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V95 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: students cannot have been convicted of a felony
offense; must be 18 years old at the time of registration; must
possess a valid California driver's license; and must be currently
enrolled in a criminal justice course
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 60 per unit
This criminal justice internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CJ V96 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: students cannot have been convicted of a felony
offense; must be 18 years old at the time of registration; must
possess a valid California driver's license; and must be currently
enrolled in a criminal justice course
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 75 per unit
This criminal justice internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
DANCE
DANC V10 - MODERN DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Modern dance techniques and skills, and the experience and
appreciation of modern dance as an art form.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 27A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V13 - TAP DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the basic skills in the execution of
traditional tap dance steps and sequences. The emphasis is on the
mastery of basic steps and rhythmic styles, leading to combination
work in complete dances, including introductory choreography and
space analysis. It includes a history of tap dance in American
culture and its relation to other dance and art forms.
Field trips may be required. DANC V13 & V18 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Dance 13.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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DANC V14 - MOVEMENT FOR THE THEATRE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the fundamentals of movement for the
stage. Physical activity is included. Theory and practice of stage
movement developing the body as an expressive instrument
acquiring flexibility, relaxation, control and creative expression.
Field trips may be required. DANC V14 /THA V14 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Dance 14.
Same as THA V14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN DRAM 20.
DANC V15 - BALLET - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the fundamental theory and practice of
ballet technique; the emphasis is on placement, correct body
alignment, muscular control, and development of basic ballet
positions, steps and combinations. Consideration of ballet as an art
form is covered.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 15. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V16 - WESTERN LINE DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
A beginning course in basic rhythms and step patterns of
western line dance. Dances are taught using contemporary country
and other popular music. Dance variations include “contra” and
selected partner dances including waltz and “cha cha” steps.
Additionally, basic “two step” is added as time permits. Each class
begins with a review of all previous dances. Although most of the
dance selections are for single dancers, couples are encouraged to
enroll so that partner variations and western two-step may be
included.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 16. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V17 - WESTERN DANCE FOR PAIRS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach different types of western dance
for pairs. Topics to include different styles of line dance, square
dance and others.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V18 - INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: DANC V13 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Intermediate tap dance is a course which explores a variety of
tap dance techniques focusing on the continued development of
coordination, balance, correct body alignment and rhythmic
perception. The course provides an enhanced understanding and
appreciation of tap dance as an art form. Tap combinations are
performed to demonstrate ability at the intermediate and advanced
skill levels.
Field trips may be required. DANC V13 & V18 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
DANC V26 - FOLK DANCE: ETHNIC DANCES OF THE
WORLD - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Introduction to the study and performance of ethnic dance. A
study of ethnic dance forms, music, and clothing, as well as the
cultural and historical context of the dances. Emphasis is on
representative ethnic dances from Latin America, Asia, Europe,
Africa, the Middle East, North America, and other areas. The course
is designed to help students seeking careers and further study in
dance and related fields.
DANC V26/AES V15 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly Dance 26. Same as AES V15.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
DANC V29 - JAZZ DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Development of proficiency in jazz techniques, skills, and styles
and the development of an understanding and appreciation of jazz
as a dance form.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 29. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V30 - DANCE PERFORMANCE - 3 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Concentrated development of dance skills and understanding of
choreography. Experience in public performance of dance concerts
and demonstrations.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 30. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V50 - CHOREOGRAPHY - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study of dance with practical application in the composition
of solo and group dances to be presented in dance demonstrations,
concerts, and other performance situations.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 50. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V60A-Z - TOPICS IN DANCE - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
dance offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from time to time
include: square dance, modern dance, ballroom dancing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by
transfer institution.
DANC V88 - DANCE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
DANC V89 - WORKSHOPS IN DANCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the specific needs of the college and
community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
DANC V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN DANCE - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in
furthering their skills and knowledge of dance on an independent
study basis. Assignments may include performance, library,
laboratory and field work. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Dance 90. Transfer credit:
CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
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DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
DS V10 - ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
STUDENTS - 4 Units
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course will focus upon developing basic skills in math,
problem solving, reading, study skills and writing. The course has
been developed for students who normally do not perceive
themselves as capable of performing college level tasks.
Formerly DS 10. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
DS V88 - DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly DS V89. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
DRAFTING
DRFT V01A - INTRODUCTION TO CAD DESIGN
GRAPHICS I - 2-5 Units
Hours: 4-10 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce entry-level students to
Computer Aided Design (CAD). It covers the interpretation of
mechanical drawings and the application of the fundamentals of
design graphics through lecture and laboratory practice. The course
topics include the areas of technical sketching, lettering,
orthographic projection, working drawings, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, developments, pictorial drawings, basic computer
applications and the introduction to computer aided design (CAD).
DRFT V01B - INTRODUCTION TO CAD DESIGN
GRAPHICS II - 2-5 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V01A
Hours: 4-10 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course covers the application of computer design graphics
and drafting standards used in industrial practice. This course uses
computer graphics to introduce two-dimensional and three-
dimensional design drafting, editing and printing-plotting
techniques.
DRFT V01C - INTRODUCTION TO CAD DESIGN
GRAPHICS III - 2-5 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V01A and DRFT V01B
Hours: 4-10 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course covers the interpretation of three-dimensional
mechanical drawings and the application of the fundamentals of
design graphics through lecture and laboratory practice. The course
topics include the areas of technical sketching, lettering,
orthographics projection, 3D assembly drawings, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, developments, pictorial drawings, basic computer
applications and the introduction to solid modeling in computer
aided design (CAD).
Field trips may be required.
DRFT V01D - INTRODUCTION TO CAD DESIGN
GRAPHICS IV - 2-5 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V01A and DRFT V01B and
DRFT V01C
Hours: 4-10 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course covers the interpretation of architectural drawings
and the application of the fundamentals of design graphics through
lecture and laboratory practice. The course topics include the areas
of technical sketching, lettering, orthographic projection, building
design and construction methods, auxiliary views, dimensioning,
developments, pictorial drawings, basic computer applications and
the introduction to computer aided design (CAD).
Field trips may be required.
DRFT V02A - BLUEPRINT READING:
MANUFACTURING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the interpretation of mechanical drawings
typical of the metal working field; theory of common types of
projections, dimensioning principles, machine standards,
application of creative sketching and interpretation of blueprints.
Formerly Drft 2A. Same as WEL V02. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
DRFT V02B - BLUEPRINT READING: ARCHITECTURAL/
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides experience in construction blueprint reading
and plan review. Experiences will include the study of lines,
symbols, notations and dimensions used on architectural drawings.
Code interpretation and design compliance will be stressed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Drft 2B. Same as ARCH
V11 & CT V20. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
DRFT V03 - DRAFTING FUNDAMENTALS - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the application of the fundamentals of
industrial design drafting. Topics include the basic concepts of
graphic presentation including design languages/symbols,
sketching, pictorial drawing, lettering, orthographic projection,
working drawings, auxiliary views, dimensioning, geometric
developments, duplication, interrelationships to the design process,
the introduction to computer aided design, and industry trends and
applications.
Fees will be required. Formerly Drft 3. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V04 - MEASUREMENTS AND
COMPUTATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the occupational application of measurements and
computations as used by technology students. Topics include
geometric shape calculations, practical trigonometry, areas,
volumes, ratio and proportion, units and conversions, decimals and
fractions and applied algebra.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Drft 4. Same as MT V04.
DRFT V05A - INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD - 2 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting experience
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the use of AutoCAD including
commands, editing, printing and plotting with emphasis on two-
dimensional, and introduction to three-dimensional drawings.
Overview of related industry trends, practices and employer
expectations will be addressed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. DRFT V05A/
ARCH V23 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Drft 5A. Same as ARCH V23. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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DRFT V05B - ADVANCED OPERATIONS OF
AUTOCAD - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on AutoCAD instruction including three-
dimensional drafting, customization of AutoCAD, introduction to
architectural and electronic CAD, and introduction to CAD/CAM.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Drft 5B. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V10A - ELECTRONIC DRAFTING I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A study of electronic drafting that includes block diagrams,
schematics, printed circuit boards and integrated circuits.
Computer assisted drafting (CAD) is an integral part of the course.
Formerly Drft 10A. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V10B - ELECTRONIC DRAFTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V10A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is a study of logic diagrams, packaging and
advanced principles of printed circuit board design. Computer
assisted drafting (CAD) is also an integral part of the course.
Formerly Drft 10B. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V14A - TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Gives the student skills in the preparation of technical
illustrations to meet the standards of industry. Drawings are made
from blueprints, technical orders and freehand sketches.
Axonometric projection will be covered.
Fees will be required. Formerly Drft 14A. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V14B - TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V14A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Systems of perspective drawing. Information on and study of
layouts and makeup of industrial manuals. Techniques used in
industrial publications.
Fees will be required. Formerly Drft 14B. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V16 - CIVIL DESIGN - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a fundamental course in grading design; contour
manipulation; computations and procedures; applicable
fundamental design techniques; practice with maps and land
descriptions; estimating also covered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Drft 16. Transfer credit:
CSU.
DRFT V18 - DRAFTING PROJECTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an integration of previously acquired knowledge
through assignment of projects in the areas of machine drafting,
architectural drawing, technical illustration and electronic drafting.
Students will select one area. The majority of work is performed on
computer assisted drafting (CAD) hardware.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly Drft 18.
DRFT V41 - INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
GRAPHICS - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This entry-level course covers the application of the
fundamentals of industrial design graphics through lecture and
laboratory practice. The course topics include the areas of
technical sketching, lettering, orthographic projection, working
drawings, auxiliary views, dimensioning, developments, pictorial
drawings, drawing duplication, introduction to computer assisted
drafting (CAD) and their interrelationship to the design process.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V42 - DESIGN DRAFTING AND 3D SOLID
MODELING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A; and
DRFT V41
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of the drawing of machine details and
assemblies with attention to tolerances, notes, and dimensioning
consistent with industrial practices. The course also covers the
study of 3D CAD (computer assisted drafting) design concepts and
applications. Students will develop skills in wire frame, surface,
and solid model creation.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V43 - INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V42
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides a foundation in 3D parametric design using
Autodesk, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop software and/or other
industry standard solid modeling software. The students will be
introduced to the design concepts of parts and assemblies,
parametric design, feature driven design, profiles and sketches,
detail drawings, assembly drawings and CAD (computer assisted
drafting) standards used in industry. The course covers the
development of 3D design models, 2D detail drawings and the
creation and application of parametric assembly models.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
DRFT V44 - RAPID DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V42 or DRFT V43
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the applications of technology and tools
for creating three-dimensional physical models from 3D CAD
(computer assisted drafting) files and other 3D data. Rapid
prototyping and model making technologies are covered that
accelerate the design process, allowing the student designers to
shorten the design cycle time, update the product development
process and improve communication between the design focus
groups, engineering, marketing and manufacturing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
DRFT V50 - FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS:
COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING (CAD)/ COMPUTER
ASSISTED MACHINING (CAM) - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to flexible manufacturing
applications and CAD/CAM. Topics include set up and operation of
numerical control lathes, mills, electrical discharge machines and
robotics principles.
Fees will be required. Formerly MS V50. Transfer credit: CSU.
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DRFT V51 - INTRODUCTION TO 3D STUDIO MAX - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level
positions using 3D Studio Max. This course provides hands-on
training in hardware and software applications, including
conceptual principles, modeling, rendering and animation. Tutorials
focus on the primary uses of animation in the real world, including
architectural, mechanical, accident recreation and character
animation.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Drft 51. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
DRFT V88 - DRAFTING WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly DRFT
V89.
DRFT V99 - AUTOCAD JOB TRAINING PROGRAM - 4 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This AutoCAD course is designed to prepare the student for
entry-level employment into the drafting industry. Hands-on training
will be provided in various hardware and software applications
including setting up programs, editing, drawing, attributes and
extractions, AutoLISP, menus, scripts, etc. Students may opt to
emphasize one or all of the three major styles which include
architectural, 3 D, or mechanical.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Drft 99. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ECONOMICS
ECON V01A - PRINCIPLES OF
MACRO-ECONOMICS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a broad and comprehensive introduction to the
operation of the American economy with emphasis on macroeconomics.
Macro-economics is concerned with obtaining an
overview of the structure of the economy and the relationships
between the major economic aggregates: households, businesses,
government and international economy. Macro-economics involves
the study of the levels of output, income, expenditures,
employment, prices, and the government’s ability to alter these
levels by the use of fiscal and monetary policies.
Formerly Econ 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ECON 2.
ECON V01B - PRINCIPLES OF
MICRO-ECONOMICS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ECON V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a continuation of the broad and comprehensive
introduction to the operation of the American economy but with
emphasis on micro-economics. Micro-economics is concerned
with the small economic units: an individual household, firm, and
industry. Micro-economics involves the study of consumer
behavior, the operation of the firm, and the competitive,
monopolistic-competitive, oligopolistic, and monopolistic structures
of industries. International trade and finance, comparative economic
systems, and economic growth and development are also
examined.
Formerly Econ 1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ECON 4.
ECON V88 - ECONOMICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ECON V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ECONOMICS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Econ
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ECON V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
ECONOMICS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Econ 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
ECON V95 - ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This economics internship offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Formerly Econ 95. Transfer
credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor; for UC,
determined after admission.
ECON V96 - ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This economics internship offers students who are employed in
the field an opportunity to expand their work experience related to
their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation
with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the
acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit
limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
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EDUCATION
EDU V01 - INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A or placement as measured
by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This introductory foundation course is designed to provide
students with the fundamental knowledge of the American
educational enterprise, especially problems in urban multicultural
schools. Standards for the teaching profession, conditions for
effective learning, and models of school reform are addressed. A
minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation in a
multicultural school setting is required.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
EDU V02 - URBAN EDUCATION IN AMERICAN
SOCIETY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A or placement as measured
by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This foundation course is designed to provide students with the
fundamental knowledge of the understanding of the American
educational system, especially problems in urban multicultural
schools. Concepts and methods from the fields of sociology,
philosophy, and the politics of education are used to gain
knowledge of, understand and analyze the current conditions of
American schools and to evaluate selected proposals/models of
reform. A minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation in
a multicultural school and community setting is required.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
EDU V89 - WORKSHOPS IN EDUCATION - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
These Educational Assistance Center (EAC) courses are
designed for students with disabilities.
EAC V01 - STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN
COLLEGE AND LIFE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A performance oriented course designed for students with
disabilities to increase success in education, career and life goals.
Students will develop their own success plans through self-
evaluation and by learning and applying specific techniques and
resources. Topics covered are disability awareness and self-
advocacy, learning profiles, study/life skills, relationships,
multiculturalism, and college and career options. Emphasizes
independent critical thinking skills while providing opportunity for
construction and implementation of plans for success.
Transfer credit: CSU.
EAC V05A - INTRODUCTION: VISUALLY
IMPAIRED - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for those interested in a basic
knowledge of the visually impaired. Students will learn basic
orientation and mobility skills and will learn about the anatomy of
the eye and eye diseases. Additionally, students will examine the
materials, services and daily living skills needed by the blind and
visually impaired.
Field trips will be required. Formerly SpEd 5A.
EAC V05B - RESOURCES FOR VISUALLY
IMPAIRED - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for those interested in a knowledge of
the organizations, community resources, technology and assistive
computer access for the visually impaired. Students will also be
introduced to the five types of Braille.
Field trips will be required. Formerly SpEd 5B.
EAC V05C - COMPUTER BRAILLE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will focus on Braille instruction utilized by the blind
and visually impaired population at home and in the workplace. It
will also serve as a certification course for Braille transcribers. It
will prepare future transcribers for Library of Congress certification.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
EAC V14 - ENGLISH GRAMMAR SKILLS FOR
THE DEAF - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for hearing impaired students who
require instruction in English grammar and whose primary
communication mode is American Sign Language. The course
includes practice in identifying parts of speech and correct
sentence structure using instructional materials especially designed
for the hearing impaired.
Field trips may be required. Formerly EAC 14. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
EAC V21 - WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
An individualized weight training course designed to improve
muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance,
flexibility, posture, static and dynamic balance, locomotion,
perceptual-motor skills, sports-related gross motor skills, and/or
fine motor skills for students with disabilities, as well as enhancing
and developing social skills and self-esteem. It also provides a
physical education program for those persons who have limited
physical capacity and require adaptive physical education. Adaptive
equipment is available in the fitness center for students requiring
this accommodation.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 21.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V25 - INTRODUCTION TO DANCE:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
A study, appreciation, and experience of basic dance forms
designed for students with disabilities.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 25.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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EAC V26 - INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Instruction and practice in individual and team sports for men
and women. Designed especially for students with disabilities,
including wheelchair users. Basic fundamentals, rules and
strategies, including but not limited to, basketball, track and tennis.
Also provides a physical education program for students who have
limited physical capacity and require adaptive physical education.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 26.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V27 - INTRODUCTION TO SWIMMING:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of
swimming skills and safety practices. It will include instruction,
conditioning and practice, and is designed for students of all
disabilities and challenges.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V28 - EXPLORING MULTICULTURAL DANCE FORMS:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Students will learn a variety of dances from diverse cultures.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V32 - JOB-SEEKING STRATEGIES - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
A course designed for persons with disabilities who wish to
improve their job-seeking strategies. Topics will include employee
rights and responsibilities, job observation/exploration, interview
techniques, applications and resumes.
Field trips may be required. Formerly EAC 32. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations see
counselor.
EAC V33 - CAREER EXPLORATION - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide disabled persons
opportunities to explore and observe occupational areas in which
they have expressed career interest.
Formerly EAC 33. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V88 - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC V89.
EAC V95 - SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP I- 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This special education internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V96 - SPECIAL EDUCATION
INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This special education internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
EMT V01 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - 7 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and immunity to
communicable diseases; physical examination demonstrating
general good health; age 18 by midterm; no visible tattoos or
visible body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no
acrylic or long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the state of California Emergency
Services Authority through the Ventura County Emergency Medical
Services Agency may deny certification to those with criminal
records
Hours: 7 lecture, .5 laboratory weekly
This course covers the techniques of emergency medical care
presently considered to be within the scope of practice of
ambulance attendants and others engaged in the delivery of
emergency services. The student participates in providing care to
the emergency patient in both hospital and field settings under the
direct supervision of hospital and ambulance personnel. This
course is approved by the California State Department of
Emergency Services. Upon successful completion of both the
written and practical examinations with a grade of B or better, the
student will be eligible to sit for the certifying examination
administered by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services
Agency.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly EMT
V01 & V01L.
EMT V10 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
RECERTIFICATION - 2 Units
Prerequisite: valid EMT certificate; and current CPR certification for
health care provider or professional rescuer
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is designed to update the emergency medical
technician and meet state requirements for recertification. The
course reviews life-support measures and the use of emergency
equipment and supplies.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly EMT 10.
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ENGINEERING
ENGR V01 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course provides students with an overview of the
engineering profession. It includes academic preparation
requirements; engineering curricula, methods and history of
engineering; projected employment opportunities; professional
career duties, responsibilities, and expectations; employer
requirements and expectations; and recent developments in
engineering and future needs.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGR V02 - ENGINEERING GRAPHICS - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics ((advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V20
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the concepts of graphic presentation by
orthographic, pictorial, and auxiliary projections; development of
charts and graphs; development of empirical equations from linear,
log-log, and semi-log graphs of empirical data; and graphical
differentiation and integration. Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) is
an integral part of this course.
Formerly Engr 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 2.
ENGR V03 - DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics ((advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V20
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers study of points, lines and planes,
intersections and developments as a basis for more advanced
design courses. Students will be introduced to the use of
computer-aided design equipment.
Formerly Engr 3. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ENGR V05A - PLANE SURVEYING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics ((advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V20
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the theory and practice of land surveying
including horizontal, angular, and elevation measurements. The
analysis of errors pertinent to surveying, and the analysis of
surveying measurements and adjustments are included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 5A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 10 [with ENGR V05B].
ENGR V05B - ENGINEERING SURVEYS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides instruction and experience in office
calculations and field techniques for: control surveys, topographic
surveys using transit-stadia and plane table alidade, horizontal and
vertical curves, earthwork, practical astronomy, and introduction to
photogrammetry.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 5B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 10 [with ENGR V05A].
ENGR V12 - ENGINEERING STATICS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21B or concurrent enrollment; and PHYS V04V04L
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course provides an analysis of forces on structures in
equilibrium. It includes properties of forces, moments, shear,
couples, resultants, friction, centroids, and area moments. Methods
of analysis include mathematical modeling, vectors, scalers, and
virtual work.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 12. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 8.
ENGR V16 - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND
DEVICES - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21B and PHYS V05-V05L
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to electronic circuits and devices
for the engineering major. It includes resistive and transient circuit
analysis, sinusoidal AC circuits, computer-aided analysis,
semiconductors, diodes, transistors, digital logic circuits, and
operational amplifiers with negative feedback.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 16. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 12 or CAN ENGR 6 [with ENGR V16L].
ENGR V16L - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND DEVICES
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGR V16 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides the laboratory experience to illustrate the
principles covered in electronic circuits and devices to develop the
student’s laboratory skills.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 16L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 6 [with ENGR V16].
ENGR V18 - ENGINEERING MATERIALS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL and PHYS V04-V04L
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the application of chemistry, physics, and
mathematics to the analysis of internal structures of materials, the
dependency on properties of materials upon those structures, and
the study of the behavior of materials in service. Lab related
observations and material performance are compared to theory.
Computers are utilized where appropriate.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 18. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 4.
ENGR V88 - ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with same
title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ENGR V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ENGINEERING - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Engr
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
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ENGLISH
Enrollment in many English courses requires meeting prerequisites.
Prerequisites (proof of readiness) must be satisfied in one of the
following ways: 1) Placement as measured by the Ventura College
assessment process; or, 2) Satisfactory completion of the required
prerequisite course at Moorpark, Oxnard, or Ventura College; or,
3) Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite course at another
college (transcripts required). For further information about
prerequisites, see the Ventura College Schedule of Classes and/
or Catalog.
ENGL V01A - ENGLISH COMPOSITION - 5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V02 with grade of C or better or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
The student will learn to write coherent, well-developed
expository essays using a variety of rhetorical modes; to prepare a
research paper; and to respond critically to ideas in published
works.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 1A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 2 or CAN ENGL SEQ A [with ENGL V01B].
ENGL V01B - CRITICAL THINKING AND COMPOSITION
THROUGH LITERATURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
English V01B is designed to reinforce the critical reading and the
writing skills taught in English V01A. Students will receive
instruction in critical thinking and writing strong arguments using
literature as the subject matter. Students will learn to identify
premises and conclusions, to recognize patterns of faulty logic in
developing arguments, and to use deductive and inductive
reasoning. They will demonstrate this understanding in graded
writing assignments (totaling 8,000 to 10,000 words) that
synthesize material from various sources, demonstrate critical
reasoning skills and utilize research strategies.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 1B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 4 or CAN ENGL SEQ A [with ENGL V01A].
ENGL V02 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH
COMPOSITION - 5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V03 or placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Recommended preparation: ENGL V06A
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
The student will learn to write coherent, well-developed
expository essays using a variety of rhetorical modes; to
summarize and analyze essays as models for writing; and to
conduct research and write a research essay.
Formerly ENGL V02A.
ENGL V03 - BASIC ENGLISH COMPOSITION - 5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V04B or placement as measured by the college
assessment process; ENGL V07 or ESL V33 or concurrent
enrollment or placement as measured by the college assessment
process.
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
The student will learn to write coherent, supported paragraphs
and short essays; to analyze and summarize short prose; and to
conduct research and write a short research paper.
Formerly Engl 3. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V04A - WRITING SKILLS: LEVEL A - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V08A or ESL V34A or concurrent enrollment or
placement as measured by the college assessment process.
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
The student will learn to write grammatically correct sentences,
to develop coherent paragraphs, and to read and to analyze short
passages as models for writing.
Formerly ENGL V190A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V04B - WRITING SKILLS: LEVEL B - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V08A or ESL V34A or concurrent enrollment or
placement as measured by the college assessment process.
Recommended preparation: ENGL V04A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
The student will write a variety of grammatically correct
sentences, use a variety of rhetorical modes in well-developed
paragraphs, and analyze short passages as models for writing. The
student will also be introduced to essay writing and library
research.
Formerly ENGL V190B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V05 - COLLEGE-LEVEL READING FOR CRITICAL
ANALYSIS - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V06A or placement as measured
by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is a college-level reading course designed to help
students improve their reading comprehension and ability to do
critical analysis. They will develop advanced vocabulary skills and
improve their reading speed and comprehension in assignments
involving lengthy and difficult college-level texts and scholarly
articles.
Formerly READ V01. Transfer credit: CSU.
ENGL V06A - ACADEMIC READING - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V07 or ESL V33 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is a college-level reading course which is designed to help
students improve their reading comprehension across the
disciplines. They will develop content area and individualized
vocabulary and learn to identify and distinguish between literal and
implied thesis statements and supporting details in complex
articles and expository essays of medium length. They will also
read, summarize, paraphrase and analyze such expository
passages.
Formerly READ V02A.
ENGL V06B - READING MULTICULTURAL
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V07 or ESL V33 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a survey of multicultural literature which focuses on
reading, understanding and writing about the genres of poetry,
short fiction and drama. This course is designed to help students
improve their understanding of the elements of each of the genres
and the social and historical and cultural contexts which contribute
to the works. Students will learn to read, summarize, and analyze
literary works from a variety of cultural groups. They will also learn
to do literary research.
Formerly ENGL V02B/READ V02B. Same as AES V30.
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ENGL V07 - INTERMEDIATE READING COMPREHENSION
AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V08A or ENGL V08B or ESL V34A
or ESL V34B or placement as measured by the college assessment
process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is an intermediate-level reading course which is designed to
help students improve their reading comprehension at the level of
the short essay. They will individually develop their vocabularies
and learn to identify literal and implied main ideas and supporting
details at the level of the short essay. They will also read,
summarize, paraphrase and analyze short, simple expository
passages.
Formerly READ V03. Same as ESL V33. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ENGL V08A - LOW-BEGINNING READING
COMPREHENSION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is a beginning-level reading comprehension course intended
as a bridge for students from English as a Second Language, the
Educational Assistance Center, or into the college. It is designed to
help students develop reading comprehension at the paragraph level
and to develop a functional vocabulary.
Formerly READ V04. Same as ESL V34A. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ENGL V08B - HIGH-BEGINNING READING
COMPREHENSION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
Students will read and analyze short passages of several
paragraphs in length. They will also develop a functional academic
vocabulary.
Same as ESL V34B. Not applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V09 - INDIVIDUALIZED READING - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for students who want to improve their
reading in areas such as reading speed, comprehension, spelling,
vocabulary, and study skills. After appropriate diagnosis and discussion
with the instructor, students will begin work in specific skill areas.
Formerly READ V10. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
ENGL V10 - CREATIVE WRITING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Various literary forms (short story, poetry, essay, and drama
among others) are examined in the course. The form of the genre is
examined from a critical standpoint, and the requirements of each
genre are discussed. Students produce original works and are given
assistance in improving their writing.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 6.
ENGL V11A - INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE
WRITING I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V10
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A continuation of the study of the literary forms - short story,
poetry, and drama - with practice in writing original works, and
with special emphasis on criticism of students’ works by instructor
and students.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 11A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V11B - INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE
WRITING II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V11A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course for students who wish to improve their skills as
poets, authors of fiction and as nonfiction writers.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 11B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V15 - INTRODUCTION TO POETRY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of poetry with emphasis on critical reading, analysis,
and interpretation. The student will learn the different forms and
elements of poetry. The students will write papers critically
analyzing poetry.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 15. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 20.
ENGL V16 - INTRODUCTION TO FICTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Analysis and interpretation of representative short stories and
novels. Emphasis on structure, style, character, setting, and tone.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 16. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 18.
ENGL V21A - SURVEY OF ENGLISH
LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of English literature in its cultural framework from the
Celtic epic tradition to the late 18th century, covering the Heroic
Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and Neoclassicism.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 21A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 8 or CAN ENGL SEQ B [with ENGL V21B].
ENGL V21B - SURVEY OF ENGLISH
LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of English literature in its cultural framework from the
beginning of the 19th century to the end of the 20th century,
covering the Romantic, Victorian, Modern and Post Modern periods
of literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 21B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 10 or CAN ENGL SEQ B [with ENGL V21A].
138 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
ENGL V22A - SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE:
COLONIAL PERIOD TO 1865 - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of American literature, including its religious, social,
political, and cultural contexts from the colonial period to the end of
the Civil War. This course will cover Puritanism, Reason and
Revolution, Transcendentalism, Romanticism, and Multiculturalism/
Abolitionists/Native-American writers.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ENGL
14 or CAN ENGL SEQ C [with ENGL V22B].
ENGL V22B - SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE: 1865
TO PRESENT - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of American literature from 1865 to the present,
including poetry, fiction and drama. Emphasis will be on the
political, social and cultural influences on writers of the Realistic,
Regional, Naturalistic, Modern, and Post-Modern movements with
readings from both traditional and multicultural writers represented.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ENGL
16 or CAN ENGL SEQ C [with ENGL V22A].
ENGL V23 - INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a beginning study of dramatic theory. Plays from
various time periods will be studied and analyzed as literary works
in the historical context, traced through their production history,
considered for their relevance and importance for today’s artists
and audiences, and analyzed for their production possibilities. The
course will emphasize critical reading, analysis, and interpretation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 23. Same as THA V23.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN
ENGL 22.
ENGL V26 - INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course analyzes selected plays and verse to enhance
understanding of Shakespeare as poet and playwright. Lectures
cover all aspects, including plot development, character delineation,
themes, language, verse, stagecraft, social conventions and
attitudes of the Elizabethan Age. The selected plays represent a
cross-section of the types of plays created by Shakespeare. These
plays will also illustrate ways in which Shakespeare developed as
dramatist and poet.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 26. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V29A - AESTHETICS OF FILM I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to the study of film, especially feature length
commercial films. Emphasis is on creative and critical interpretation
and evaluation of film techniques and effects.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V07A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ENGL V29B - AESTHETICS OF FILM II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Additional study of the film as a medium for dramatic
presentation. Emphasis is on creative and critical interpretation of
films. Films seen and evaluated in the introductory film course will
be different from films presented in this course.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V07B. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ENGL V30 - SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of world literature and its cultural framework from
ancient times to the Renaissance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 30. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V31 - SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of world literature and its cultural framework from the
Renaissance to the present.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 31. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V33 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An analytical, in-depth study of the literature of the African
American experience in the United States. A student receiving credit
in ENGL V33 will not receive credit in ENGL V133.
Formerly Engl 33. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ENGL V34 - INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to introduce the literature of the
Chicano. The novel, short story, essay, theatre, song, and poetry of
the Chicano will be analyzed and interpreted in-depth. A student
receiving credit in ENGL V34 will not receive credit in ENGL V134.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 34. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V35 - MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey course on the ethnic American experience in the United
States, focusing on several of the following literatures: African
American, Asian American, Chicano, Latino, and Native American.
Other groups may be included. Literary genres include poetry,
drama, short fiction, and the novel. Literary works will be examined
within their cultural, historical, and social frameworks. This course
emphasizes appreciation of writers in these genres and their
contributions. A student receiving credit in ENGL V35 will not
receive credit in ENGL V135.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -139
ENGL V36A - SURVEY OF WOMEN IN
LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination of the images, roles and identities of women
through the study of the contribution of women to a variety of
literary genres including prose, poetry, short fiction, drama and
novels. Authors will be studied in their historical, social and
cultural milieu from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century.
A student receiving credit in ENGL V36A will not receive credit in
ENGL V136A.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V32B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V36B - SURVEY OF WOMEN IN
LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination of the images, roles and identities of women
through the study of the contribution of women to a variety of
literary genres including prose, poetry, short fiction, drama and
novels. Authors will be studied in their historical, social and
cultural milieu from the early 20th century to the present. Literary
trends such as Modernism, Feminism, Men’s Studies, and Lesbian/
Gay/Bisexual Transgender Studies will also be covered. A student
receiving credit in ENGL V36B will not receive credit in ENGL
V136B.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V32A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V51 - EDITING I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
A course designed to focus on how to make written material
ready for publication. Students may use word processing
equipment. Basic editing, grammar, spelling, English fundamentals,
consistency and style will be taught in relation to correcting work
for a variety of print and online publications. Skills acquired will be
usable in various job markets including newsletter, newspaper,
magazine, book and online publishing.
Field trips may be required. Same as JOUR V15A. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ENGL V60A-Z - TOPICS IN ENGLISH - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
English offerings.
Formerly Engl 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
ENGL V88 - ENGLISH WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ENGL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ENGLISH - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Engl
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ENGL V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN ENGLISH - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Engl 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
ENGL V133 - AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of the uniqueness of the literature of African American
experience in the United States as seen and recreated in the work of
African American writers. Emphasis is on appreciation rather than
analysis. A student receiving credit in ENGL V133 will not receive
credit in ENGL V33.
Formerly Engl 133. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
ENGL V134 - CHICANO LITERATURE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will introduce the literature of the Chicano, including
selections of fiction, poetry, nonfiction and drama. Discussions and
assignments will emphasize interpretation, understanding, and
appreciation. A student receiving credit in ENGL V134 will not
receive credit in ENGL V34.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 134. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
ENGL V135 - AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey course on the ethnic American experience in the United
States, focusing on several of the following literatures: African
American, Asian American, Chicano, Latino, and Native American.
Other groups may be included. Literary genres include poetry,
drama, short fiction, and the novel. Literary works will be examined
within their cultural, historical, and social frameworks. This course
emphasizes appreciation of writers in these genres and their
contributions. Emphasis is on appreciation rather than analysis. A
students receiving credit in ENGL V135 will not receive credit in
ENGL V35.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
ENGL V136A - WOMEN IN LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination of the images, roles and identities of women
through the study of the contribution of women to a variety of
literary genres including prose, poetry, short fiction, drama and
novels. Authors will be studied in their historical, social and cultural
milieu from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century.
Emphasis is on appreciation rather than analysis. A student
receiving credit in ENGL V136A will not receive credit in ENGL
V36A.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V132B. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
140 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
ENGL V136B - WOMEN IN LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination of the images, roles and identities of women
through the study of the contribution of women to a variety of
literary genres including prose, poetry, short fiction, drama and
novels. Authors will be studied in their historical, social and cultural
milieu from the early 20th century to the present. Literary trends
such as Modernism, Feminism, Men’s Studies, and Lesbian/Gay/
Bisexual/Transgender Studies will also be covered. Emphasis is on
appreciation rather than analysis. A student receiving credit in
ENGL V136B will not receive credit in ENGL V36B.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V132A. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL V01 - LOW-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will acquire elementary listening and speaking skills
and vocabulary related to everyday needs and situations. Emphasis
will be on sound-letter correspondences, and correct pronunciation
and spelling of the vocabulary introduced. There will be very limited
attention to grammatical forms and writing skills.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V01. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V02 - HIGH-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V01 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
The emphasis will be on basic listening and speaking skills
necessary for living and working where English is used, with some
attention to practical reading and writing skills.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V02. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V03 - LOW-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V02 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will develop the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills for living and working where English is used. Students will
begin to check themselves for grammatical accuracy in speaking
and writing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V03. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V04 - HIGH-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V03 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will develop the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills necessary to live and work and attend school where English
is used. Emphasis will be on participating in face-to-face
conversations on some topics beyond basic needs and on
comprehending simple reading passages on unfamiliar topics.
There will also be attention to writing notes in practical situations
and simple narrative and descriptive paragraphs.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V04. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V05 - LOW-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V04 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will develop the listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills necessary for living and working and attending school
where English is used. Emphasis will be on developing
conversational fluency with considerable attention to self-
monitoring for accuracy. Students will also read stories and articles
and write paragraphs to develop academic skills for success in
mainstream college courses.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V05. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V06 - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V05 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will acquire the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills necessary for living, working, and attending school where
English is used. There will be emphasis on developing fluency in all
language skills and on preparing students for success in
mainstream academic and vocational courses. Students will
practice strategies for self-correction in speaking and writing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V06. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V07 - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO
DEVELOP READING SKILLS FOR LIMITED-ENGLISHPROFICIENT
STUDENTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ESL V05 and ESL V06
Recommended preparation: concurrent enrollment in ESL V08
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An advanced course for native and nonnative speakers who need
to increase their competence in reading skills. Emphasis is given to
reading course materials as well as those found on the Internet for
the purpose of writing reports and discussion papers.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly EP V07. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V08 - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO
DEVELOP WRITING SKILLS FOR LIMITED-ENGLISHPROFICIENT
STUDENTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ESL V05 and ESL V06
Recommended preparation: concurrent enrollment in ESL V07
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An advanced course for native and nonnative speakers who need
to increase their competence in writing skills. Emphasis is given to
writing reports and discussion papers based on materials used in
reading courses as well as those found on the Internet.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly EP V08. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
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ESL V09 - ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: DEVELOPMENTAL
LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR OFFICE SKILLS
STUDENTS - 2-6 Units
Recommended preparation: demonstrated basic reading skills
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 3-6 laboratory weekly
Students develop the reading, writing, listening, and speaking
skills necessary to succeed in an entry-level clerical job. Content
includes job search, applications and resumes, interviews,
telephone conventions, spelling, dictionary use, basic composition,
business letters, grammar and usage, punctuation, and
developmental reading.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly EP V09. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V12 - ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR
CITIZENSHIP - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V03 or equivalent skills
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is for limited-English-proficient students who are
seeking to become U.S. citizens. They will learn the English
necessary to pass the naturalization examination and to answer
questions in the oral interview for citizenship.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly EP V12. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V14 - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: BEGINNING
LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 1.5 Units
Hours: .5 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Students will acquire the elementary listening and speaking skills
and vocabulary related to everyday needs and situations. Emphasis
will be on sound letter correspondences, and correct pronunciation
of the vocabulary introduced. There will be very limited attention to
grammatical forms. Focus will be on the functional language that
students need to get their everyday needs met.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Offered on a credit/no credit only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V15 - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE:
INTERMEDIATE LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V02 or equivalent
Hours: .5 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Students will develop the listening and speaking skills necessary
to live, work, and attend school where English is used. Students will
learn strategies that will help them to take an active role in their
language learning and thereby develop their communicative
competence. Students will begin to monitor themselves for
grammatical accuracy in speaking, and when necessary, clarify
what they have heard. Emphasis will be on participating in face-toface
conversations.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Offered on a credit/no credit only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V16 - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: ADVANCED
LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V04 or equivalent
Hours: .5 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Students will develop the listening and speaking skills necessary
to live, work, and attend school where English is used. Emphasis
will be on developing conversational fluency with considerable
attention to self-monitoring for accuracy in speaking. Students will
practice strategies for self-correction in speaking and when
necessary, to clarify what they have heard. Students will learn
strategies that will help them to take an active role in their language
learning and thereby develop their communicative competence. The
focus of the course will be on participation in face-to-face
conversations.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Offered on a credit/no credit only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V33 - INTERMEDIATE READING COMPREHENSION AND
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V08A or ENGL V08B or ESL V34A
or ESL V34B or placement as measured by the college assessment
process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is an intermediate-level reading course which is designed to
help students improve their reading comprehension at the level of
the short essay. They will individually develop their vocabularies
and learn to identify literal and implied main ideas and supporting
details at the level of the short essay. They will also read,
summarize, paraphrase and analyze short, simple expository
passages.
Same as ENGL V07. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V34A - LOW-BEGINNING READING
COMPREHENSION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is a beginning-level reading comprehension course intended
as a bridge for students from English as a Second Language, the
Educational Assistance Center, or into the college. It is designed to
help students develop reading comprehension at the paragraph level
and to develop a functional vocabulary.
Formerly ESL V34. Same as ENGL V08A. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ESL V34B - HIGH-BEGINNING READING
COMPREHENSION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
Students will read and analyze short passages of several
paragraphs in length. They will also develop a functional academic
vocabulary.
Same as ENGL V08B. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V40 - ENGLISH VOCABULARY AND COMMUNICATION
FOR NONNATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
English vocabulary and communication is a course designed to
increase students' vocabulary and improve students'
communication skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading,
and writing.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Not applicable for
degree credit.
142 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
ESL V88 - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
FDM V10 - FASHION INDUSTRY AND MARKETING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Exploration of the fashion industry, marketing and careers within
the industry. Core components include: development of fashion;
fashion terminology; primary markets, producers of materials;
secondary markets, design and production; retailing; auxiliary
fashion resources; economic importance of the industry; channels
of distribution; marketing concepts; domestic and foreign markets;
fashion careers and job market analysis; sourcing; and, global
implications.
Field trips will be required. Formerly FDM 10. Transfer credit:
CSU. CAN FCS 22.
FDM V17 - CREATING THE FASHION IMAGE: FASHION
PROMOTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Fashion promotion is explored through newspapers, trade
publications, magazines, radio and television advertisements.
Students will receive laboratory experience in advertising, visual
display and fashion show production.
Field trips may be required. Formerly FDM 17. Same as ART V17.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
FDM V18A - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides basic instruction in drawing from clothed
models. Emphasis is placed on analysis of the contemporary figure
for style, clothing detail and implied movement with emphasis on
elegance, poise and mood. Attention is given to wash drawing and
dry media in achromatic and monochromatic color schemes. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly FDM 18A. Same as ART
V18A. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
FDM V18B - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V18A or FDM V18A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in drawing from clothed models.
Analysis of the contemporary figure for style, clothing detail and
implied movement with emphasis on elegance, poise and mood.
Attention is given to wash drawing and dry media in color. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly FDM 18B. Same as ART
V18B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
FDM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN FASHION DESIGN
MERCHANDISING - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly FDM 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
FRENCH
French courses (FREN) not offered 2006-2007.
FREN V01 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Training in communication, comprehension, pronunciation,
elementary principles of grammar, reading of prose, and simple
composition; progress in oral-aural skills emphasized throughout
the course and supplemented by outside use of the language
laboratory; cultural material is given to stimulate interest in and
develop an understanding and appreciation of the French-speaking
peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FREN 2 or CAN FREN SEQ A [with FREN V02].
FREN V02 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V01 or 2 years of high school French or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Continued training in communication, comprehension,
pronunciation, principles of grammar, reading of prose, and simple
composition; progress in oral-aural skills emphasized throughout
the course and supplemented by outside use of the language
laboratory; cultural material is given to stimulate interest in and
develop an understanding and appreciation of the French-speaking
peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FREN 4 or CAN FREN SEQ A [with FREN V01].
FREN V03 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V02 or 3 years of high school French or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Review of French grammar: students are given the opportunity to
increase their oral and written proficiency in the language and to
read selections drawn from the works of well-known authors; the
language laboratory will be used to reinforce and practice
grammatical concepts and communicative functions.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FREN 8 or CAN FREN SEQ B [with FREN V04].
FREN V04 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V03 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Further study of grammatical principles with special emphasis on
building communicative skills in French. Reading and discussion of
essays, periodicals, short stories, drama and poetry used to
increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 4. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FREN 10 or CAN FREN SEQ B [with FREN V03].
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FREN V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V01 or FREN V71 or 2 years of high school
French or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
French further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing, and other activities in French. The
course will be conducted entirely in French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
FREN V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V02 or FREN V51A or FREN V72 or 3 years of
high school French or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
French additional oral practice in the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities
in French. The course will be conducted entirely in French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51B. Transfer credit: CSU.
FREN V51C - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V03 or FREN V51B or FREN V73 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the intermediate-level student of
French further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, discussion groups, debates, role-playing, and other
activities in French. The course will be conducted entirely in
French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51C. Transfer credit: CSU.
FREN V71 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEMENTARY
FRENCH I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Communication skills are given primary emphasis in this course.
Training in pronunciation, comprehension, basic elementary
principles of grammar, progress in oral-aural skills emphasized
throughout the course and supplemented by the use of language
laboratory; cultural material is given to stimulate interest in and
develop an understanding and appreciation of the French-speaking
peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 71. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only.
FREN V72 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEMENTARY
FRENCH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V01 or FREN V71 or equivalent or 2 years of
high school French
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Communication skills are given primary emphasis in this course.
Continued training in pronunciation, comprehension, basic
elementary principles of grammar, progress in oral-aural skills
emphasized throughout the course and supplemented by the use of
the language laboratory; cultural material continues to be given to
stimulate interest in and develop an understanding and appreciation
of French-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 72. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only.
FREN V73 - FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERMEDIATE
FRENCH III - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V02 or FREN V72 or equivalent or 3 years of
high school French
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Continued training in pronunciation, comprehension, principles of
grammar, reading of prose, and more developed composition skills;
progress in oral-aural skills emphasized throughout the course and
supplemented by use of the language laboratory; cultural material
continues to be given to stimulate interest in and develop an
understanding and appreciation of French-speaking peoples and
countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 73. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only.
FREN V74 - FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERMEDIATE
FRENCH IV - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V03 or FREN V73 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Communication skills are given primary emphasis in this course.
Continued training in pronunciation, comprehension, principles of
grammar, more advanced reading and compositions, oral-aural
skills emphasized throughout the course and supplemented by use
of the language laboratory; cultural material continues to be given
to stimulate interest in and develop an understanding and
appreciation of French-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 74. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only.
FREN V80 - CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in French. Emphasis is on
listening, comprehension, and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Role
playing and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
FREN V88 - FRENCH WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
FREN V89 - WORKSHOPS IN FRENCH - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the specific needs of the college and
community as required and/or requested by persons whose needs
in this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Fr 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
FREN V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN FRENCH - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Fr 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
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GEOGRAPHY
GEOG V01 - ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL
GEOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a spatial study of planet Earth’s dynamic physical
systems and processes. Topics include weather, climate,
geomorphology, soils, and the biosphere. The emphasis is on
interrelationships among systems and processes and their resulting
patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry include
maps, remote sensing, graphic data, and models.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geog 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GEOG 2 or CAN
GEOG 6 [with GEOG V01L].
GEOG V01L - ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: GEOG V01 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This laboratory course is designed to be the hands-on
measurement, computational and data analysis portion of the
course. By using specific data, either provided by the instructor or
generated by the students, activities focus on the detailed aspects
and general patterns associated with the hydrosphere, atmosphere,
lithosphere and biosphere. Specific activities include: topographic
map interpretation/use/preparation, reading/preparing charts and
tables, manipulation of numerical data, and learning/performing
field/laboratory techniques common to the discipline.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Geog 1L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN GEOG 6 [with GEOG V01].
GEOG V02 - ELEMENTS OF CULTURAL
GEOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the broad field of geography its
objectives, principal divisions, basic principles, and applications
to present-day world problems; understanding human society in
relation to the earth environment with emphasis on the cultural
elements; geographic analysis of the major world regions.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geog 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GEOG 4.
GEOG V05 - INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER AND
CLIMATE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a nontechnical study of the earth’s atmospheric
phenomena; the basic weather elements - temperature, pressure,
and moisture conditions and the recording of data; investigation
into the causes of weather and the world climate pattern.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geog 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GEOG 12.
GEOG V06 - GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the geography of California - its
natural setting of mountains, valleys, deserts and coastline, and
how people have adapted to this unique environment. Topics to be
examined include weather and climate, agricultural activities,
settlement patterns, use of natural resources, industry and
manufacturing, and the problems facing California today.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geog 6. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOG V08 - WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to the world’s major geographic regions. Survey of
population distribution, cultural, patterns, political structures and
strife, and economic development; general land use patterns and
resource utilization and their correlation with environment elements
including weather, climate, water resources, and landforms.
Interpretation of maps and other geographic imagery; emphasis on
geography’s uniquely spatial perspective within an interdisciplinary
approach.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOG V22 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MAPPING AND
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to the mapping sciences
with a primary focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
This is the foundation course for the use of GIS software. It covers
the history, structure, uses, hardware and software requirements, as
well as the basic operation of GIS. It also examines the use of other
geographic technologies–mapping, aerial photography, remote
sensing and global positioning systems (GPS)– as they relate to GIS
use. Examples will be presented (GPS) for the uses of GIS software
in a number of fields including business, city planning, natural
resource management and scientific research. This course is
recommended for anyone who is using or anticipates using any of
the many types of data that can be mapped.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOG V24 - INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POSITIONING
SYSTEMS (GPS) - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce Global Positioning Systems
(GPS) to those who are considering using a hand-held Global
Positioning System receiver for navigating in recreational activities,
work and research. The course will be a combination of classroom
instruction and practical hands-on exercises.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
GEOG V26 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course covers hands-on use of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) software package (ArcView) to learn GIS concepts.
All key skills for operating a GIS and various application areas for
GIS will also be covered.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
GEOG V28 - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
APPLICATIONS: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: GEOG V26
Recommended preparation: GEOG V22
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an exploration of various Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) techniques and concepts through an active learning
approach. Students will define, propose, design and execute a
project that will incorporate GIS skills and knowledge.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
GEOG V88 - GEOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -145
GEOG V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GEOGRAPHY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Geog 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
GEOG V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
GEOGRAPHY - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Geog 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
GEOG V95 - GEOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This geography internship offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience in their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see
counselor.
GEOG V96 - GEOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This geography internship offers students who are employed in
the field an opportunity to expand their work experience related to
their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation
with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the
acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see
counselor.
GEOLOGY
GEOL V02 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introductory study of the structure and
materials of the earth and the dynamic forces, such as volcanism,
mountain-building, earthquakes, plate tectonics, weathering and
erosion, which have formed and shaped this earth from its earliest
history. The course is designed to make students more aware of the
nature and processes of this ever-changing earth.
Field trips will be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geol 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GEOL 6 or CAN
GEOL 2 [with GEOL V02L].
GEOL V02L - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: GEOL V02 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces some of the fundamental methods and
concepts of geology in a laboratory situation: rock and mineral
identification, use of and interpretation of topographic and geologic
maps and aerial photographs; study of earth structures and
landform development.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Geol 2L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN GEOL 2 [with GEOL V02].
GEOL V03 - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY: EARTH'S
SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This earth history course studies the interaction and
development of planet earth's four large-scale interrelated systems:
the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. The four-
and-half billion-year historical development of these four larger
system (and their many subsystems) will be interpreted and
analyzed by studying evidence from earth's rock layers and fossil
record. Topics will include: the basic geologic, hydrologic,
atmospheric and biologic processes at work on earth (past and
present), as well as selected details related to plants, animals,
rock, erosion, deposition and the development of ocean basins,
continents and planet earth.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Geol 3. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN GEOL 8.
GEOL V07 - GEOLOGY OF NATIONAL PARKS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a general course which examines the geographic and
geologic settings of selected national parks of the United States and
Canada. In addition to specifics about the parks, this course will
also present basic geologic principles of rivers, glaciers, wind, rock
formations, fossils, deformation, coastal processes and geologic
time to clarify the history of each park. Some of the parks covered
include: Grand Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, Petrified Forest, Mesa
Verde, Carlsbad Caverns, Everglades, Yosemite, Mount Rainer,
Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Sequoia, Redwood, Big Bend, Crater
Lake and the newer parks of the Channel Island and the Great
Basin.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geol 7. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOL V11 - INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Oceanography is a broad interdisciplinary field focused on the
common goal of understanding earth's oceans. It draws subject
matter from geology, geography, geophysics, chemistry,
meteorology and biology. Its goals are knowledge about processes
and interrelationships of the many subsystems which comprise the
world's ocean. Specific topic areas include: a history of
oceanographic research, the role of tectonic plates in oceans,
features of the seafloor, the chemistry of seawater, movements of
the ocean's water, coastal environments, life forms/conditions of
oceans/seafloor as well as atmospheric/oceanic interactions.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geol 11. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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GEOL V21 - DISASTERS AND GEOHAZARDS: PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course deals with natural and human disasters that have
occurred, mitigation of hazards, as well as the identification of
potential future disasters related to geologic hazards (geohazards).
Subjects covered will include natural events such as volcanoes,
earthquakes, landslides, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and coastal
erosion. Also included will be discussions of human-made events
and geohazards including acid rain, contamination of groundwater,
soil erosion, wetlands eradication and sewage, toxic and nuclear
waste disposal. Fundamental geologic and atmospheric principles
will be presented to support the understanding of each of these
processes.
Field trips will be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOL V88 - GEOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
GEOL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GEOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Geol 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
GERMAN
Intermediate German (GERM V03, V04) not offered
2006-2007.
GERM V01 - ELEMENTARY GERMAN I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Training in communication, comprehension, pronunciation,
elementary principles of grammar, reading of prose, and simple
composition; progress in oral-aural skills emphasized throughout
the course and supplemented by outside use of the language
laboratory; introductory cultural material is given to stimulate
interest in and develop an understanding and appreciation of the
German-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN GERM 2 or CAN GERM SEQ A [with GERM V02].
GERM V02 - ELEMENTARY GERMAN II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V01 or 2 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Continued training in communication, comprehension,
pronunciation, elementary principles of grammar, reading of prose,
and simple composition; progress in oral-aural skills emphasized
throughout the course and supplemented by outside use of the
language laboratory; introductory cultural material is given to
stimulate interest in and develop an understanding and appreciation
of the German-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN GERM 4 or CAN GERM SEQ A [with GERM V01].
GERM V03 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V02 or 3 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Intensive review of grammar; introduction to new applications of
grammar principles; selections from original German literature are
read and discussed to provide practice in improving fluency in
communication.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 3. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN GERM 8 or CAN GERM SEQ B [with GERM V04].
GERM V04 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V03 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Further study of grammatical principles with special emphasis on
building communicative skills in German. Reading and discussion
of essays, periodicals, short stories, drama and poetry used to
increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 4. Transfer credit: CSU,
UC. CAN GERM 10 or CAN GERM SEQ B [with GERM V03].
GERM V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V01 or 2 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
German further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing, and other activities in German. The
course will be conducted entirely in German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
GERM V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V02 or GERM V51A or 3 years of high school
German or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
German additional oral practice in the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities
in German. The course will be conducted entirely in German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
GERM V51C - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V03 or GERM V51B or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the intermediate-level German student
further opportunity to practice the language through conversation,
discussion groups, debates, role-playing, and other activities in
German. The course will be conducted entirely in German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51C. Transfer credit:
CSU.
GERM V80 - CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in German. Emphasis is
on listening, comprehension and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Role
playing and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -147
GERM V88 - GERMAN WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
GERM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GERMAN - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Ger 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
GERM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN GERMAN - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Ger 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS
GW V01A - DISCOVERING THE RIGHT CAREER - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course focuses on becoming aware of one’s interests, skills,
and abilities through testing and other means of self-analysis. The
student will study the job market and employment trends. Various
resources will be explored. The course will teach decision making
skills to assist the student in making appropriate career choices.
Field trips may be required. Formerly GW 1A. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
GW V01G - DYNAMIC JOB SEARCH SKILLS - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
A comprehensive study of effective job search techniques for
those who wish employment. Topics will include locating the right
employer, writing a resume, filling out job applications and
developing winning interview skills. Each student will develop a job
search plan and a finished resume. Audio-visual instruction will
include videotaped mock interviews.
Formerly GW 1G. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02A - COLLEGE ORIENTATION - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide new students an overall
orientation to facilities, programs, services and faculty at Ventura
College. Students will experience a tour of the campus facilities,
acquaint themselves with the testing services available, complete
the college assessment instruments for use in course placement,
receive financial aid information, learn requirements for graduation
and transferability of courses, and complete their educational plan.
Formerly GW 2A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02B - COLLEGE ORIENTATION AND SURVIVAL
TRAINING (C.O.A.S.T.) - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
C.O.A.S.T. is a course designed to increase the student's success
in college by assisting the student in obtaining skills necessary to
reach his/her educational objectives. Topics in this course include
time management, test taking, communication skills, study
techniques, question-asking skills, library use, and personal issues
that may act as barriers to student success.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02Q - PEER ADVISING: EOPS - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This workshop is primarily for training students interested in
becoming peer advisors. Techniques in basic communication, active
listening and interpersonal relationships will be stressed. The
course will include information regarding financial aids, graduation
requirements, transfer requirements and supportive services. Those
interested in becoming EOPS peer advisors should contact the
EOPS coordinator for further information.
Formerly GW 2Q. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02T - TRANSFER SUCCESS - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide students with information
relevant to making a decision regarding major and college choice.
Students will be exposed to the different segments of higher
education. Admissions requirements, major preparation
requirements, general education requirements, and elective
coursework will be explored. The application and transition process
to point of transfer will be covered. Students will become familiar
with various published resource materials, including various Web
sites.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02X - ORIENTATION WORKSHOP: EOPS - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This workshop is designed to provide new students an overall
orientation to facilities, programs, services and faculty at Ventura
College. Students will experience a tour of the campus facilities,
acquaint themselves with the testing services available, receive
financial aid information, learn requirements for graduation and
transferability of courses, and plan their first semester’s class
schedule.
Formerly GW 2X. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V88 - GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
GW V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GUIDANCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed to meet specific needs of the college and
community as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly GW 89.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
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GW V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN GUIDANCE
WORKSHOPS - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course will offer specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by written project approved by the
discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
HEALTH EDUCATION
HED V60A-Z - TOPICS IN HEALTH EDUCATION - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
health education offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from
time to time include: AIDS awareness; living with cancer; exercise
and weight control; substance abuse.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly HEd 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
HED V60A - SUCCESSFUL AGING: LIVING LONGER, LIVING
BETTER - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course covers health and wellness issues relating to seniors
in more depth than the regular health education courses. Topics
covered include normal aging, ageism, physical and mental
conditions, fitness, nutrition, recreation, gender specific issues,
health care, and death and dying.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
HED V84 - CPR FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
To provide the professional rescuer with the knowledge and skills
necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and
minimize the consequences of respiratory and cardiac emergencies
and successfully perform the appropriate rescue techniques.
Completion of this course will include an American Red Cross
certification card for CPR for the professional rescuer.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HED V88 - HEALTH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
HED V89 - WORKSHOPS IN HEALTH EDUCATION - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the specific needs of the college and
community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
the same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of
4 times. Formerly HEd 89. Transfer credit: CSU.
HED V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN HEALTH
EDUCATION - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in
furthering their skills and knowledge of health education on an
independent study basis. Assignments may include performance,
library, laboratory and field work. Students are accepted only by
written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to
enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly HEd 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
HED V92 - FIRST AID, SAFETY AND CPR - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
Prevention of accident, procedures in caring for wounds, shock,
artificial respiration, unconsciousness, poisons, fractures,
dressings and bandages; care and treatment of athletic injuries;
qualifies for standard American Red Cross certificate and CPR
community card and AED (Automated External Defibrillation) card.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEd 92. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN KINE/PE 8.
HED V93 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Basic concepts of wellness including ways of achieving
optimum health. Subjects studied include substance abuse,
sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS, fitness, nutrition,
mental health, cardiovascular disease, sexuality, and other
significant health-related issues.
Formerly HEd 93. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
HED V94 - THE TRAINER AND ATHLETIC
INJURIES - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An introductory course covering the care and prevention of
athletic injuries. This course is designed to give some information
to aid in the proper care of these injuries to include: historical
developments in the field of athletic training and sports medicine,
injury recognition, treatment modalities, some evaluation
techniques, rehabilitation, emergency situations, and the
demonstration of some taping and wrapping techniques.
Formerly HEd 94. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN KINE/PE 4.
HED V95 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS: DESIGNED FOR
WOMEN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Basic concepts of wellness including ways of achieving
optimum health. Subjects studied include substance abuse,
sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS, fitness, nutrition,
mental health, cardiovascular disease, sexuality, and other
significant health-related issues, with particular emphasis on the
needs and concerns of women.
Formerly HEd 95. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
HED V97 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION AND
FITNESS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
The study of the human body’s adaptation to exercise. The course
will include current principles and concepts as they relate to body
composition, cardiovascular adaptations to exercise, theory of
flexibility and strength training, diet, nutrition and performance,
aging and its effects on the parameters of fitness.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEd 97. Same as HEC V97.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -149
HEALTH SCIENCE
HS V95 - HEALTH SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance; meet all
HS V10 - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT - 3.5 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and immunity to
communicable diseases; physical examination demonstrating
general good health; fingerprinting; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long nails
in clinical settings; and must have a valid social security card to
apply to the Department of Health Services for certification
Corequisite: HS V10L
Recommended preparation: the Department of Health Sciences may
deny certification to those with criminal records
Hours: 3.5 lecture weekly
This course will prepare the student to apply for certification to
practice as a nurse assistant, providing care to clients in a variety
of health care settings. Theory presentation will be coordinated with
clinical practice in skilled nursing facilities to complete the state
required curriculum, including topics such as patient rights,
interpersonal skills, safety, asepsis, clinical skills, nutrition,
rehabilitation, documentation, and death and dying. Upon
completion of this course and HS V10L with grades of C or better,
the student will receive a certificate of completion and be prepared
to take the certification exam from the California Department of
Health Services.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HS 10.
HS V10L - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
LABORATORY - 2.5 Units
Corequisite: HS V10
Hours: 7.5 laboratory weekly
This course will prepare the student to apply for certification to
practice as a nurse assistant, providing care to clients in a variety
of health care settings. Clinical practice in skilled nursing facilities
will follow the state required curriculum including topics such as
patient rights, interpersonal skills, safety, asepsis, clinical skills,
nutrition, rehabilitation, documentation, and death and dying. Upon
completion of this course and HS V10 with grades of C or better,
the student will receive a certification of completion and be
prepared to take the certification exam from the California
Department of Health Services.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
HS V12 - IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER - 1.5 Units
Hours: 4.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare students to provide in-home
care to individuals with physical impairment or other impairment
that renders them unable to care for themselves.
Field trips will be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Not applicable for degree credit.
HS V88 - HEALTH SCIENCE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
the same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of
4 times. Formerly HS V89.
clinical facility requirements; fingerprint clearance if required by
statute; no visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single
studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long nails in clinical settings; and
approval of ADN director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in
combination with any other work experience/internship courses.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
HS V96 - HEALTH SCIENCE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance; meet all
clinical facility requirements; fingerprint clearance if required by
statute; no visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single
studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long nails in clinical settings; and
approval of ADN director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This course offers students who are employed in the field an
opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in
combination with any other work experience/internship courses.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
HISTORY
HIST V01A - INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN
CIVILIZATION I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of Western civilization from
prehistory to 1648. The emphasis will be placed on important
ideas, institutions, and contributions of each major period of history
in the development of this civilization.
Formerly Hist 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN HIST 2 or CAN
HIST SEQ A [with HIST V01B].
HIST V01B - INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN
CIVILIZATION II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of Western civilization from 1648
to the present. The emphasis will be placed on the important ideas,
institutions, and contributions of each major period in the
development of modern society.
Formerly Hist 1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN HIST 4 or CAN
HIST SEQ A [with HIST V01A].
150 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
HIST V01S - INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION
STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: HIST V01A or HIST V01B
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to supplement the introduction to
Western civilization. The course will give students an opportunity
to review and discuss material covered in lecture and in reading
assignments, and will assist students in developing learning skills
in note-taking, reading, paper writing, and use of the library and
other learning resources. The course will enable students to better
comprehend and respond to the course material and thus improve
performance.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Hist 1S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
HIST V02A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
WOMEN I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of the United States from the
colonial period through Reconstruction. Emphasis will be placed on
the history of the country with a focus on the role and participation
of women in the development of American society, its social,
political, and economic institutions.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 2A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V02B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
WOMEN II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of the United States from the
Reconstruction era to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the
history of the country with a focus on the participation and
contributions made by women to the social, political and economic
development of American society. Attention will be paid to the
development of the feminist movement and the role of women in
contemporary America.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 2B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V03A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
AFRICAN AMERICANS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will explore the history of the United States from the
colonial period through Reconstruction with emphasis placed on
the role of African Americans. Starting in colonial America, the
course will emphasize the contributions, institutions, trends,
concepts, movements and problems relevant to the country in
general and to African Americans in particular. A balanced focus
will be placed on social, political, economic and intellectual
considerations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 3A. Same as AES
V40A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V03B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
AFRICAN AMERICANS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will explore the history of the United States from the
Civil War to the present with emphasis on the role of African
Americans. Beginning with Reconstruction at the end of the Civil
War to the presidential plans for Reconstruction, futile opposition of
southern Democrats to radical Republican reconstruction plans and
the plight of the newly freed slaves is to be analyzed. Analyses of
amendments, and other American history topics such as
industrialization, Jim Crow laws, Populist party, Spanish American
war and all other American wars will be discussed in relation to
African Americans and their involvement and contributions. Special
emphasis will be placed upon contributions, institutions, trends,
concepts, movements and problems relevant to the country in
general and to African Americans in particular. A balanced focus
will be placed on social, political, economic and intellectual
considerations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 3B. Same as AES
V40B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V04A - HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a general survey of the history of the
Western hemisphere from its European discovery to the wars of
independence. Emphasis is placed on European heritage and the
planting of the colonial societies in the new world, influence of
native civilization and geographical environment, colonial policy,
commerce, industry, culture and expansion.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 4A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
HIST V04B - HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey of the history of the Americas in
general and the United States more specifically. The course will
span the political and cultural history of the Americas from
Independence to the present. Emphasis is placed on understanding
the divergent experiences of national development and the impact
they have on the American population and on relationships with
other countries in the American hemisphere. The course will also
recount the social, political and cultural experiences of Latinos in
the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 4B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
HIST V04BS - HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS II STUDY
SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: HIST V04B
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to supplement and is to be taken
concurrently with History of the Americas. The course will give
students an opportunity to review and discuss material covered in
lecture and in reading assignments and will assist students in
developing learning skills in note-taking, reading, paper writing, and
use of the library and other learning resources. The course will
enable students to better comprehend and respond to the course
material and thus improve performance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 4BS. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -151
HIST V05A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON NATIVE
AMERICANS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey and analysis of United States
history from the colonial period through Reconstruction with an
emphasis on the role of Native American Indian peoples. This
course emphasizes basic social, political, economic and
intellectual concepts and developments of the country in general
and the impact of/on Native American Indian peoples in particular.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 5A. Same as AES
V02A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V05B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON NATIVE
AMERICANS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey and analysis of United States
history from the Civil War to the present with emphasis on the role
and participation of the Native American Indian peoples. This
course emphasizes basic American social, political, economic and
intellectual concepts and developments of the country in general
and in particular the impact of/on Native American Indian peoples.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 5B. Same as AES
V02B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V07A - UNITED STATES HISTORY I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey of the significant personalities,
groups, ideas, events, institutions and trends contributing to the
pluralistic American heritage from the Colonial period through the
Reconstruction.
Formerly Hist 7A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN HIST 8 or CAN HIST SEQ B [with HIST
V07B].
HIST V07B - UNITED STATES HISTORY II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey of the significant personalities,
groups, ideas, events, institutions and trends contributing to the
pluralistic American heritage from the end of the Civil War to the
present.
Formerly Hist 7B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN HIST 10 or CAN HIST SEQ B [with HIST
V07A].
HIST V08 - HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys California’s development from Native
American societies through the Spanish, Mexican and American
periods to the present. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the
contributions of significant personalities, groups, ideas, events,
institutions and trends at key points in the state’s history.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 8. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
HIST V09 - THE VIETNAM ERA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to survey and assess the era of the
Vietnam War. The war’s causes, development and consequences
will be studied in terms of American foreign policy, diplomacy and
military involvement. An associated study will be made of the
domestic side of the war’s social, economic and political causes,
manifestations and ramifications.
Formerly Hist 9. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
HIST V10A - THE HERITAGE OF MEXICO I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents major historical developments and
personalities which have shaped the Mexican nation from the Pre-
Columbian era to independence. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the culture and customs of the Mexican people as
seen throughout their history.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 10A. Same as AES
V21A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V10B - THE HERITAGE OF MEXICO II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents major historical developments and
personalities which have shaped the Mexican nation from
independence to the present time. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the culture and customs of the Mexican people as
seen throughout their history, plus important events in the
relationship between Mexico and the United States. A portion of the
course will address the role of the Mexican and the Mexican
American in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 10B. Same as AES
V21B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V12 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
CHICANOS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of the United States from the
Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the
participation and contributions made by Chicanos to the
development of American society with a focus on the major
historical forces, events, and trends in American history that have
impacted and shaped the cultural, social, economic, political and
intellectual heritage of Mexican Americans/Chicanos in the United
States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 12. Same as AES V22.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V13 - CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a historically oriented study of the African
American experience since World War II. Emphasis will be placed
on the environmental context of the emergence of strident African
American activities, and the philosophical assumptions, the rhetoric
and the substance of the civil rights movement and Black power
revolt. Relevant personalities, organizations, and cultural
expressions will be studied in relation to one another, and in
relation to existing national, political, economic, social, and
intellectual institutional structures.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 13. Same as AES V41.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V14A - AFRICAN HISTORY TO 1800 - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of African history and will cover the
ancient Egyptians as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and its climate,
geography, culture and history. Beginning with civilizations along
the Nile, the reign of Kushitic pharaohs and other ruling dynasties,
this course will cover the rise and fall of great kingdoms in West
Africa, the Atlantic slave trade and religion in western and central
Sudan, and end around 1800.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 14A. Same as AES
V42A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
152 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
HIST V14B - AFRICAN HISTORY SINCE 1800 - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of the Africans since 1800. It starts with
Europeans' enlightenment and humanitarian efforts and covers
racism and stereotypes, European colonization in Africa,
Nationalistic and Messianic movements, Negritude, the African
woman, Independence, Afrikanners in South Africa, and the
meaning of freedom. The course ends with the problems of
modernization in present day Africa.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 14B. Same as AES
V42B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V15 - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF
EAST ASIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will present a historical survey of the countries and
cultures of East Asia with a principal focus on China and Japan. An
emphasis will be placed on the impact of traditional Chinese and
Japanese antiquity on the present, the impact of the culture and
heritage of each nation on the other, and the impact of the West on
both major nations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 15. Same as AES V61.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V16 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON FOREIGN
RELATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey of American foreign relations from
the Revolutionary War to the present with emphasis upon more
recent events and current foreign policy. The course relates foreign
affairs to the evolution of American political, social, and economic
institutions and is recommended for students with an interest in
international relations.
Formerly Hist 16. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
HIST V17 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON ASIAN
AMERICANS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course will survey the historical experience of the United
States from Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed
on the participation and contributions made by Asian Americans to
the social, political, and economic development of American
society with a focus on Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
and Southeast Asian ancestry. The course will examine the major
historical forces and trends in American history that have impacted
and shaped the social, economic, cultural, political and intellectual
heritage of the Asian American in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 17. Same as AES V63.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V18A - WORLD HISTORY I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of major developments among world peoples from
antiquity to 1550 with particular emphasis on the dynamic
interaction and comparison of world cultures and their institutions.
The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic,
religious and other cultural forces in shaping major world cultures
and their histories, and the legacy of these peoples for those who
followed and for our world today.
Formerly Hist 18A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN HIST 14 or
CAN HIST SEQ C [with HIST V18B].
HIST V18B - WORLD HISTORY II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of world history from the sixteenth century to the
present, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction and
comparison of peoples and cultures. The focus is on the role
played by social, political, economic, cultural, technological, and
religious forces in shaping the histories of the major regional
civilizations of the world, the interactions of the various
civilizations, and their collective contributions to our global
community.
Formerly Hist 18B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN HIST 16 or
CAN HIST SEQ C [with HIST V18A].
HIST V19 - A SURVEY OF ASIAN HISTORY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides a general survey of the history of Asia with
a broad focus on all major geographic regions and emphasis on the
migrations of significant peoples into and within Asia. Stress will be
placed on the development and impact of major groups as defined
by language, and the influences and contributions of their
characteristic cultures to civilization. The course begins with the
first migrations and continues to the 21st century.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
HIST V20 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD HISTORY OF THE
20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine the major events and trends in the
world from the 20th century to the present. Topics will include
political events, conflict and conflict resolution, social history, the
revolution in science, the spread of technology, significant business
and economic trends, changing demographics and popular culture.
Formerly Hist 20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
HIST V60A-Z - TOPICS IN HISTORY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
history offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from time to
time include: local history; World War II.
Formerly Hist 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
HIST V60B - HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course deals with the study of the American West from the
Pre-Columbian inhabitants and environment through the problems
and promises of the contemporary West. Emphasis is placed upon
the westward movement, the various groups who have called the
West home, traditional heroes and villains, and the frontier heritage.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 60B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HIST V88 - HISTORY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -153
HIST V89 - WORKSHOPS IN HISTORY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Hist
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
HIST V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN HISTORY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Hist 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
HOME ECONOMICS
HEC V05A - INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR
DESIGN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces the elements and principles used in the
planning and evaluation of interior design and applies them in space
organization and in the selection of furniture, accessories, wall and
floor coverings and lighting.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 5A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HEC V05B - APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF INTERIOR
DESIGN - 3 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V05A
Recommended preparation: HEC V15
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will take design elements and principles and make
application of them through projects. Furnishings and materials will
be examined closely to explore characteristics of production quality
and consider appropriate use in interior design. The housing and
interior design industries will be assessed and career options will
be investigated.
Field trips will be required. Formerly HE 5B. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V07 - HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides a summary of the characteristics of
historical architectural styles with particular attention to the
elements of associated decorative arts.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V09 - FOODS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Basic knowledge of food science principles and food preparation
techniques. Emphasis on ingredient interaction, technique and
production standards, food safety, sanitation, nutrient values, and
food presentations. Core components: food science principles; food
preparation terminology and techniques; ingredient interaction;
standards of product evaluation and quality control; selection and
use of food equipment and utensils; food storage and preservation;
sanitation and safety; nutrient retention techniques; and, labeling
and consumer information.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 9. Transfer credit: CSU.
CAN FCS 8.
HEC V10 - NUTRITION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The basic nutritional needs of children and adults are studied
through critical examination of the principles of human nutrition as
related to health and types of diets.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN FCS 2.
HEC V11 - BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Designed for the non-sewer, this course teaches the use of a
sewing machine and commercial patterns in the construction of
simple clothing, and home decor projects.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE
11.
HEC V12A - CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course teaches a variety of moderately difficult construction
and alteration techniques in addition to the utilization of more
advanced commercial patterns.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE
12A. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN FCS 10.
HEC V12B - CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V12A or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course teaches moderately difficult skills and techniques for
creating clothing, and adapting patterns for a more personal style.
Emphasis will be placed on a variety of applications for specialized
uses.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE
12B. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V13A - ADVANCED SEWING TECHNIQUES - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V12B or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the application of advanced techniques in
custom sewing and handling special fabrics, such as leather, furs
and sheers. Special emphasis will be placed upon fine finishing
detail for couture garments.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE
13A. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V13B - TAILORING - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V12B or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Both traditional and contemporary principles will be covered in
this tailoring class. Concepts of pattern selection, sizing and
construction techniques for suits and coats will be taught.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly HE 13B. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V14A - BEGINNING QUILT MAKING - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course utilizes tools, materials and equipment to develop
the fundamental skills of quilt making. Includes instruction and
practice in techniques used to create simple patchwork quilts.
Fees will be required.
154 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
HEC V14B - INTERMEDIATE QUILT MAKING - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V14A or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to accommodate individuals in a variety
of fields whose positions could be enhanced by further expanding
their quilt making skills: elementary school teachers (applying skills
in presentations of math, history, art); activity directors for
children, adult and senior groups; artists; engineers (developing a
broader view of current tools and construction techniques);
marketing positions existing in quilt retail and wholesale markets
and related fields.
Fees will be required.
HEC V14C - ADVANCED QUILT MAKING - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V14B or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course teaches a variety of specialized techniques in
addition to more advanced tools used for quilt making.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.
HEC V15 - TEXTILES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Topics covered include natural and man-made fibers, yarns,
fabric construction, dyes, finishes, care, and legislation affecting
the textile industry. Emphasis is placed on selection criteria for
textiles in apparel and home furnishings.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 15. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN FCS 6.
HEC V16 - FLAT PATTERN DESIGN - 2-3 Units
Hours: 4-6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides an introduction to the designing of patterns
through the flat pattern method and is offered for those who have
fitting problems and/or those who want to create original clothing.
A personal basic sloper is developed for use in creating designs. A
final project will be to design and construct a garment.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE
16. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V17 - KNIT FABRICS - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will cover techniques for handling knit fabrics,
including special knits, lingerie, sweater knits, and active wear.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly HE 17.
HEC V18 - FASHION ANALYSIS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study and application of the elements and principles of design
as related to apparel for the individual. Core components include:
application of principles and elements of design theory;
significance of apparel--psychological, sociological, physiological,
and cultural; apparel and personality; apparel and lifestyle;
wardrobe planning and budgeting; apparel for special needs; and
care of apparel.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 18. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CAN FCS 20.
HEC V19 - QUILT PATTERN DRAFTING - 1 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will provide specific drafting techniques in an area
not covered by regular courses. Such skills can lead to the
development of a personal business in quilt making or related
fields.
HEC V20 - QUILT HISTORY - 1 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will cover vocabulary, recognition and description of
quilt styles in history through technological advances, materials
and patterns and provide students experience in planning
reproduction quilts.
HEC V22 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The family and its interpersonal relationships, mate selection,
adjustments within the family, family life cycle, parenthood,
marriage enrichment, and contemporary family issues. Core
components: research and theories related to marriage and the
family; sociological and psychological concepts and terminology;
historical development of family; marriage and family in meeting
human needs; roles and expectations in couple relationships;
concepts of love and infatuation; dating, courtship, engagement;
gender role expectations;
establishing and maintaining intimacy; cohabitation; selection of
marriage partner; sexuality in couple relationship; reproduction,
birth control and family planning; birthing and parenting; alternative
family structures; communication skills; marriage enrichment and
rebuilding relationships; current family issues; dysfunctional
families; family violence; stress and conflict management; and,
terminating relationships.
Formerly HE 22. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN FCS 12.
HEC V23 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Prerequisite: current negative TB test report
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Growth and development of children from prenatal period through
adolescence including individual needs of children. Core
components: methods of studying children; principles and theories
of development; genetics versus environment; cognitive, physical,
social, and emotional development; prenatal development; birth
process and neonatal period; the infant/toddler; the preschool child;
the school age child; the adolescent; play and toys; observing
children; parent and family influences on the child; the exceptional
child; and, child abuse and neglect.
Field trips will be required. Formerly HE 23. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN FCS 14.
HEC V24 - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course integrates the physical, social, psychological,
emotional and cognitive aspects of human development throughout
the lifespan. Developmental tasks facing individuals at various
points in the lifespan are examined. The course will also explore the
ways social interaction and cultural institutions shape the
development of the individual including relationships and
adjustments during the normal stages of family living.
Formerly HE 24. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN FCS 24.
HEC V30 - SPACE PLANNING: INTERIORS - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V05A
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course is an intensive study in the art of placement, the
beginning of the design process. Coursework will include
circulation studies, bubble diagrams, focal point identification, axes
identification, zoning adjacencies, scale and proportion, and the
"magic" of "power placement" of furniture and objects.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEC V60C. Transfer credit:
CSU.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -155
HEC V31 - LIGHTING DESIGN - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V05A
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course covers the fundamentals of lighting design for
residential interiors. The course explores the application of lighting
design, including: ambient, accent and task lighting. The
appropriate usage of lighting fixtures and controls, decorative
lighting, energy efficient light sources and building code
requirements is examined. It also includes the relationship of color
and texture to light, and human responses to the lighting design.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEC V60D. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HEC V32 - KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V05A
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course offers exposure to the methods and essentials as
practiced by the design professional. Topics include the kitchen
work triangle, surface materials, appliance choices, specialty and
gourmet kitchens, the pantry, cabinetry and storage; plus the
impact of the kitchen on American family life; bathroom design and
materials and fixtures.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEC V60E. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HEC V42 - FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Principles of food preparation applied to large quantity
production, implement menu, service of food, evaluation of
products, work and organization.
Formerly HE 42.
HEC V43 - HEALTH CARE DIETARY SERVICES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Consideration of the scope and responsibilities of food service
within a health care institution; description of current legislation;
individual and group needs within the health facility and relationship
with the health care team.
Formerly HE 43.
HEC V44 - MODIFIED DIETS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V10
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the application of the principles of nutrition as
they relate to special and abnormal physical conditions.
Formerly HE 44.
HEC V45 - MENU PLANNING AND PURCHASING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The planning of satisfying and interesting meals for institutional
food services operations including class A lunch, considering such
factors as nutritional adequacy, psychological needs, economic
consideration, types of operations, available equipment, and skill of
personnel. The purchasing of food including market availability,
analysis of food quality, and writing of specifications.
Formerly HE 45.
HEC V60A-Z - TOPICS IN HOME ECONOMICS - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
home economics offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from
time to time include: puppetry workshop; controversies in nutrition;
nutrition and politics; child abuse.
Formerly HE 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
HEC V60A - SPECIAL CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V12B or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An individual projects course designed for the student desiring
experience in specialized areas. Examples are: factory methods for
home operations, bridal and formal wear, and specialized
commercial needs.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly HE 60A. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V88 - HOME ECONOMICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly HEC
V89.
HEC V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN HOME
ECONOMICS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly HE 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V95 - HOME ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This home economics internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience in
their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
HEC V96 - HOME ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This home economics internship offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as
a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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HEC V97 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION AND
FITNESS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
The study of the human body’s adaptation to exercise. The
course will include current principles and concepts as they relate to
body composition, cardiovascular adaptations to exercise, theory of
flexibility and strength training, diet, nutrition and performance,
aging and its effects on the parameters of fitness.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 97. Same as HED V97.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HUMANITIES
HUM V15 - TUTORIAL PROCEDURES AND
METHODS - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is required for students who are interested in being
tutors at Ventura College. It is an introduction to the theories and
methods of effective tutoring including communication techniques,
learning theories and individual and group instruction. The course
is designed to provide the student tutor with experience,
information, and techniques that will make him/her a more effective
tutor.
Formerly Hum 15. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
HUM V88 - HUMANITIES WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
HUM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN THE
HUMANITIES - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Hum
89. Transfer credit: CSU.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
IDS V08 - ETHICS IN MODERN SOCIETY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to the philosophy of ethics
in our modern-day society. It integrates ethical issues from areas
such as environmental studies, bioethics, criminal justice, business
and law, the media, literature, medicine, politics, theatre, and from
the field of psychology. In addition to lectures and discussions in
each of these areas, movies, videos and a theatrical production
may be included to help illustrate specific ethical issues.
Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS 8. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
IDS V11 - STUDY SKILLS: APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGELEVEL
COURSEWORK - 1.5-3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: IDS V12 or SS V02 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
This course could save your academic life. It is an advanced
study skills course designed for students who are currently taking
academic or vocational classes and would like to refine their study
skills and apply them to their coursework. It includes advanced
note-taking applications, library research, time management, taking
in-class essay exams, practice in taking timed standardized tests,
designing reading study guides.
Formerly IdS 11. Same as SS V01. Not applicable for degree
credit.
IDS V12 - STUDY SKILLS: PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC
AND VOCATIONAL COURSES - 1-3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V08A or ENGL V08B or ESL V34A
or ESL V34B or placement as measured by the college assessment
process
Hours: .5-3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course could save your academic life. It is designed for
students who are currently taking or are preparing to take academic
or vocational courses. It covers note-taking and listening skills,
introduction to outlining, reading and study techniques, library skills,
time management and priority determination, memory and test-taking
strategies, and campus and community resources. Students will learn
through lectures, group discussions, campus tours, videos and
assignments.
Formerly IdS 12. Same as SS V02. Not applicable for degree
credit.
IDS V60A-Z - TOPICS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY
STUDIES - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Each course will be a specific topic in reading, writing, study
skills or life skills designed to support students’ success in
academic classes.
Each course may be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to
exceed 6 units. Formerly IdS 60A-Z. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Not applicable for degree credit
IDS V72 - ADOBE PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERS - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to the concepts and terminology
used when working with industry-standard digital image processing
software in a hand-on environment.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MM
V60A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
IDS V74A - ADOBE PHOTOSHOP I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for students who desire hands-on
experience in industry-standard digital image processing software.
The image correction and manipulation software gives students an
understanding of the tools and techniques needed to produce
professional quality results for print and Web images. Students will
create a CD-ROM cover, Web banners, and a final print or Web
project.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly IDS V74. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -157
IDS V74B - ADOBE PHOTOSHOP II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: IDS V74A
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for students at the intermediate level, who
desire hands-on experience in industry-standard digital image
processing software. The image correction and manipulation
software gives students an understanding of the tools and
techniques needed to produce professional quality results for print
and Web images. Students will create a CD-ROM cover, Web
banners, final print or Web project, and develop a portfolio of work.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations see
counselor.
IDS V88 - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly IDS
V89.
INTERNSHIP
INTR V95 - INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This internship course offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Formerly NTRN V95. Offered on
a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations
- see counselor.
INTR V96 - INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This internship course offers students who are employed in the
field an opportunity to expand their work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Formerly NTRN V96. Offered on
a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations
- see counselor.
ITALIAN
Intermediate Italian (ITAL V03, V04) not offered 20062007.
ITAL V01 - ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to provide the student
with basic communication skills in Italian. Emphasis is on listening,
speaking, reading and writing Italian. Study of basic grammatical
principles and proper Italian pronunciation are also emphasized.
The history and culture of the Italian people will be discussed. The
language laboratory will be used to supplement classroom
instruction.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ital 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN ITAL 2 or CAN ITAL SEQ A [with ITAL V02].
ITAL V02 - ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V01 or 2 years of high school Italian
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This is the second course in the introductory sequence of Italian
language study. Students will expand vocabulary and mastery of
grammatical concepts as they acquire greater listening, speaking,
reading and writing skills in Italian. The language laboratory will be
used to supplement classroom instruction. Students will use more
complex grammatical constructions and a wider range of idiomatic
expressions. Further study of Italian history, culture and current
events will be included in order to develop comprehension and
speaking skills.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ital 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN ITAL 4 or CAN ITAL SEQ A [with ITAL V01].
ITAL V03 - INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V02 or 3 years of high school Italian or
equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
Intensive review of grammar and syntax; introduction to new
applications of grammar principles; practice in oral and written
expression; reading and discussion of selections from original
Italian literature to provide practice in improving fluency in
communication; use of language laboratory to practice and
reinforce grammatical concepts and communicative functions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ITAL V04 - INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V03 or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes further study of grammatical principles with
special emphasis on building communicative skills in Italian.
Reading and discussion of essays, periodicals, short stories, drama
and poetry used to increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural
understanding.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ITAL V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
ITALIAN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V01 or 2 years of high school Italian or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
Italian further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing, and other activities in Italian. The course
will be conducted entirely in Italian.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ital 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
158 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
ITAL V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
ITALIAN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V02 or ITAL V51A or 3 years of high school
Italian or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the intermediate-level student of
Italian additional oral practice in the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities
in Italian. The course will be conducted entirely in Italian.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ital 51B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ITAL V80 - CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in Italian. Emphasis is on
listening, comprehension and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Role-
playing and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
JAPANESE
JAPN V01 - ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to provide the student
with basic communication skills in Japanese. Emphasis is on
listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese. Study of basic
grammatical principles and proper Japanese pronunciation are also
emphasized. Students are introduced to the use of Japanese
characters. The history and culture of the Japanese people will be
discussed. The language laboratory will be used to supplement
classroom instruction.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Japn 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN JAPN 2 or CAN JAPN SEQ A [with JAPN V02].
JAPN V02 - ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN V01 or 2 years of high school Japanese or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This is the second course in the introductory sequence of
Japanese language study. Students will expand vocabulary and
mastery of grammatical concepts as they acquire greater listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills in Japanese. The language
laboratory will be used to supplement classroom instruction.
Students will use more complex grammatical structures and a
wider range of idiomatic expressions. Further study of Japanese
history, culture and current events will be included in order to
develop comprehension and speaking skills.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Japn 2. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN JAPN 4 or CAN JAPN SEQ A [with JAPN V01].
JAPN V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
JAPANESE I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN V01 or 2 years of high school Japanese or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
Japanese further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing, and other activities in Japanese. The
course will be conducted entirely in Japanese.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Japn 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
JAPN V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
JAPANESE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN V02 or JAPN V51A or 3 years of high school
Japanese or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the intermediate-level student of
Japanese additional oral practice in the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities
in Japanese. The course will be conducted entirely in Japanese.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Japn 51B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
JAPN V80 - CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in Japanese. Emphasis is
on listening, comprehension and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Role-
playing and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
JOURNALISM
JOUR V01 - MASS COMMUNICATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to mass communication media and technologies,
including a survey of their function, responsibilities and practice,
as well as their history, development, influence on society, and
potential for the future. An overview of all phases of mass
communication and communication technology in our information-
conscious society.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN JOUR 4.
JOUR V05A - COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH
WRITING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Recommended preparation: keyboarding and word processing skills
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Research, investigation, reporting and writing with emphasis on
mastering basic communication techniques for application in mass
media. News, feature, persuasion, review and sports writing are
also a part of the course.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 5A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN JOUR 2.
JOUR V05B - COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH
WRITING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Advanced reporting and newswriting with emphasis on
investigative, persuasive and in-depth writing for publication.
Course will include techniques of successful presentation/
communication through mass media.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 5B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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JOUR V10A - CREATING A PUBLICATION I - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: JOUR V05A; and ENGL V51 or JOUR
V15A
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on the written content of a newspaper,
including assigning, evaluating and editing stories. Print and online
publication of the college newspaper, the VC Press, provides hands-
on learning. Lectures and discussions cover newspaper style,
headline writing, computer techniques, and the relationship between
content and design. Newswriting and copy editing experience is
helpful.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 10A. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V10B - CREATING A PUBLICATION II - 4 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR V10A
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course teaches advanced techniques in producing a
publication, using the print and online editions of the college
newspaper, the VC Press, for hands-on learning. Students assume
managerial/editorial responsibilities on a more sophisticated level,
which helps to prepare them for work on professional publications.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 10B. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V11A - CREATIVE PUBLICATION DESIGN I - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: knowledge of art/design principles and
computerized desktop publishing
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
A course in publication design techniques for the student who
has a background in art and design and/or computer desktop
publishing experience. Using the college newspaper, the VC Press,
for hands-on learning, the course emphasizes the visual
presentation and the fundamentals of publication design and layout
and their relationship to written content. Students use Macintosh
computers and desktop publishing and graphic arts software such
as Quark Xpress. The advertising, business and circulation aspects
of newspaper production are included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 11A. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V11B - CREATIVE PUBLICATION DESIGN II - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: knowledge of art/design principles and
computerized desktop publishing
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
A course in advanced publication design techniques for the
student who has a background in art and design and/or computer
desktop publishing experience. Focuses on preparing students to be
able to fully produce actual publications. The college newspaper,
both print and online editions, are used for practical experience.
Advertising, business and circulation aspects of newspaper
production are included. Skills acquired are applicable in the
graphic design and advertising job markets.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 11B. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V15A - EDITING I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
A course designed to focus on how to make written material
ready for publication. Students may use word processing
equipment. Basic editing, grammar, spelling, English fundamentals,
consistency and style will be taught in relation to correcting work
for a variety of print and online publications. Skills acquired will be
usable in various job markets including newsletter, newspaper,
magazine, book and online publishing.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 15A. Same as ENGL
V51. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V15B - EDITING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V51 or JOUR V15A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An advanced course designed to focus on how to prepare written
material for publication. Students will use computer software to
complete their work. Editing and grammar skills will be polished to
prepare students to edit a variety of print and online publications
with a high degree of efficiency and independence.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 15B. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V22 - ADVERTISING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students to examine the role of
advertising in the marketing program in business and industry.
Topics include consumer analysis, ad media, budgeting, market
research, layout, copywriting, typography, advertising agencies and
opportunities in advertising.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Jour 22. Same as BUS V39.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V30 - PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
PRACTICUM - 1.5 Units
Corequisite: PHOT V01 or previous practical experience
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Survey of the principles of photojournalism. Students will work
as photographers for the college newspaper. The course stresses
learning through practical experience.
Field trips may be required. JOUR V30/PHOT V30 may be taken
in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Jour 30.
Same as PHOT V30.
JOUR V31 - PRESS LAB PRACTICUM - 1-2 Units
Hours: 3-6 laboratory weekly
This is a specialized workshop that allows students to contribute
to the college newspaper with writing, copy-editing, cartooning or
production design.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Jour 31.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
JOUR V60A-Z - TOPICS IN JOURNALISM - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
journalism offerings.
Formerly Jour 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
JOUR V88 - JOURNALISM WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
JOUR V89 - WORKSHOPS IN JOURNALISM - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Jour
89. Transfer credit: CSU.
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JOUR V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
JOURNALISM - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Jour 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
JOUR V95 - JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR V05A
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 60 per unit
This journalism internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V96 - JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR V05A
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 75 per unit
This journalism internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
LEADERSHIP
LDR V02 - STUDENT LEADERSHIP - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to give Associated Student Body
officers, student associations, Honor Society, and club members
and other interested students practical experience in the role of
leadership in relation to student government and the overall campus
organization. Practical application in the execution of student
activities and programs, and college committee involvement will be
emphasized.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Ldr 2. Transfer credit: CSU.
LDR V88 - LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
LDR V89 - WORKSHOPS IN LEADERSHIP - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and the
community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Ldr 89.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU.
LDR V95 - LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This internship course offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance
of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
LEARNING SKILLS
These Learning Skills (LS) courses are designed for
students with disabilities.
LS V01 - ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING SKILLS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed for assessment and tutoring of learning-
disabled students by a specially trained staff. Utilization of
specialized techniques, materials, texts, and audio-visual equipment
to teach or assess fundamental skills and to support academic
instruction for students with special learning styles.
Formerly LS 1. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V01L - ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING SKILLS
LABORATORY - .5 Unit
Hours: 1.5 laboratory weekly
Provides assessment of learning disabled students by specially
trained staff. Introduces specialized techniques, materials, texts,
and audio-visual equipment to support academic instruction for
students with special learning styles. Ventura College's learning
disability eligibility does not guarantee learning disability eligibility
at other institutions.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 1L. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V02 - READING COMPREHENSION AND PROBLEM
SOLVING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: sixth grade reading level
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will emphasize reading comprehension with a focus
on problem solving, language processing and foundations for
critical thinking skills. Special emphasis will focus on collaborative
learning, followed by individual mastery.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 2. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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LS V03A - STUDY SKILLS: NOTETAKING/TIME
MANAGEMENT - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will focus upon the fundamental principles of study
skills. It will focus on teaching students about their learning style,
notetaking and time management skills. It is designed for those
students who need a specialized approach to study skills.
Formerly LS 3A. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V03B - STUDY SKILLS: TEST TAKING/
PROOFREADING - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will focus upon the fundamental principles of study
skills. It will focus on test taking and proofreading skills. It is
designed for those students who need a specialized approach to
study skills.
Formerly LS 3B. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V03C - STUDY SKILLS: ORGANIZATION/RESEARCH
PAPER - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will focus upon the fundamental principles of study
skills. It will focus on organizational skills and the research paper. It
is designed for those students who need a specialized approach to
study skills.
Formerly LS 3C. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V04 - DEVELOPING PHONETIC SKILLS FOR READING
AND SPELLING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a foundation course designed to improve spelling and
reading through multisensory (SEE, SAY, HEAR, FEEL) phonetic
approach using labeling techniques, sound-symbol association,
decoding skills, syllable segmentation, and word construction
rules.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V05 - LEARN TO LISTEN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A semester foundation course designed to improve learning
efficiency through structured listening skill experiences. Although
designed as a lecture experience, students receive individual
instruction to improve their present level of ability.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 5. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V07 - LEARNING SKILLS: FUNDAMENTALS OF
MATH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Offered as a review of math fundamentals for students who are
having difficulties learning basic math in the traditional college
environment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 7. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V08 - SPELLING IMPROVEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A foundation course designed to improve spelling efficiency.
Special emphasis will be placed on developing spelling competence
with everyday words used in oral conversations and written themes.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 8. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V09 - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an opportunity for people to meet in small
groups in order to share thoughts, feelings, and personal concerns,
with variations for the special learning styles of learning-disabled
students. Emphasizes development of self-concept, realistic
appraisal of strengths, interpersonal relations, and assertiveness.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 9. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V10 - VOCABULARY BUILDING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A foundation course designed to improve vocabulary skills.
Special focus will be placed upon understanding the meaning and
origin of common basic language words.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 10. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V11 - ADVANCED PERCEPTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An advanced course designed to improve students’ abilities to
function in the area of visual and auditory perception. Methods of
improving perceptual functioning are explored in great depth.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 11. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V14 - MEMORY POWER -1-3 Units
Hours: 1-3 lecture weekly
A program of instruction designed for students who have serious
problems remembering short- and long-term academic facts and
concepts. Special emphasis will be placed upon techniques to
increase concentration power.
Formerly LS 14. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V19 - LEARNING STRATEGIES AND
TECHNOLOGY - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course provides students with an overview of the learning
process. Students will have an opportunity to identify their learning
style and develop strategies to maximize their success. Lectures,
activities and group discussions allow students the opportunity to
explore such topics as: learning styles, affect of attitude on
learning, right/left brain functioning, social-emotional and multiple
intelligences. On-campus resources, including the latest assistive
technology programs and alternate media services, will also be
explored. Students will leave the class with an individualized
learning strategies portfolio.
Formerly LS 19. May be taken for a maximum of 3 times. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V24 - REDEVELOPING BRAIN POTENTIAL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a self-paced course of study designed for adults who
have acquired impairment of brain functioning resulting from a
serious medical injury. The course will focus on educational
activities to improve the student’s quality of life academically,
socially, and vocationally.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 24. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V25 - IMPROVING GRAMMAR AND WRITING
SKILLS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A foundation course focused on providing students with a solid
base in the fundamentals of grammar and writing skills to prepare
them for mainstream English and writing skills courses. Students
will be introduced to strategies for writing sentences, paragraphs,
outlines and essays.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 25. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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LS V88 - LEARNING SKILLS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS
V89. Not applicable for degree credit.
LIBRARY INSTRUCTION
LIB V01 - USING THE LIBRARY OF THE TWENTY-FIRST
CENTURY - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: basic computer competency
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to develop vital library research skills.
Locating and understanding print, electronic and nonprint formats
will be emphasized. A major focus of this course will be the library
databases and the research potential of the Internet and the World
Wide Web.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Lib 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
LIB V88 - LIBRARY INSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Field trips may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LIB
V89.
LIB V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN LIBRARY
INSTRUCTION - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in
furthering their knowledge in library and information science.
Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
MT V01 - MANUFACTURING SUPPORT - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V06
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This entry-level course is designed for limited-English-speaking
students wishing to seek the training related to, and/or employment
within the manufacturing industry. The course emphasis is on
common shop terminology. Selective machine tools and measuring
tool vocabulary will be covered in detail.
MT V02 - APPLIED MACHINING I - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V05
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This entry-level course is designed for students with or without
any machining experience interested in job-skill preparation as
applied to operating engine lathes and vertical mills in a
manufacturing setting.
Field trips may be required.
MT V03 - APPLIED MACHINING II - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V02
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of a series of lecture and enhanced
laboratory activities as applied to operating conventional mills and
lathes and introduces students to selective CNC-based (Computer
Numerical Control) technology. Machining lab projects are
structured around OJT (On-the-Job-Training) principles. The course
is open to students interested in further machining related job skill
preparation.
MT V04 - MEASUREMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the occupational application of measurements and
computations as used by technology students. Topics include
geometric shape calculations, practical trigonometry, areas,
volumes, ratio and proportion, units and conversions, decimals and
fractions, and applied algebra.
Field trips may be required. Formerly MT 4. Same as DRFT V04.
MT V05 - CNC MACHINING I - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of a series of lectures and laboratory
exercises relevant to the introduction to general principles of CNC
(Computer Numeric Control) machining as applied to machining and
turning centers in the manufacturing environment. The focus of the
course is modeled after OJT (On-the-Job-Training) principles as
applied to CNC machine operator training. Fundamentals of
measurement, current industry-standard blueprint reading, CNC
tooling and accessories nomenclature, machine tool set ups, and
operation are also covered throughout the course.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MT V06 - CNC MACHINING II - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V05
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an extension of the introductory Computer
Numerical Control (CNC) operator training with the focus on
extended CNC machining principles as applied to machining and
turning centers. The teaching delivery system is modeled after OJT
(On-the Job-Training) principles and covers extended principles of
blueprint reading, precision measuring tools, and first article
inspection per industry standard (ASME Y14.5).
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MT V07 - CNC MACHINING III - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V06
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed as an advanced general Computer
Numerical Control (CNC) machining operation course. The course
emphasis is on the OJT (On-the-Job-Training) principles where lab
activities encompass the processing of actual parts from the
industry. Upon successful completion of this course students are
expected to be proficient in job entry-level skills for operating and
machining turning centers. Additional training is also provided in
the proficiency of blueprint reading per ASME Y14.5 standard as
well as processing first article inspection during the production
cycle run.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MT V08 - CNC PROGRAM EDITING - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V06
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to manual CNC (computer
numerical control) parts programming with a special emphasis on
program editing as applied to Fanuc/Yasnac base controller.
Field trips may be required.
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MT V09 - GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND
TOLERANCING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V02A or WEL V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers general dimensioning and tolerancing
principles as applied to mechanical engineering drawings, with a
special emphasis on accurate interpretation of current geometric
symbology and conventions per ASME Y14.5 dimensioning and
tolerancing (geometric dimensioning and tolerance) standards. It is
intended for manufacturing industry technical staff responsible for
product design and procurement as well as students majoring in
mechanical or manufacturing engineering, and/or manufacturing
machine technology fields.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
MT V10 - QUALITY CONTROL AND MECHANICAL
INSPECTION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V02 and MT V09
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This is an introductory course dealing with the quality control
field with special emphasis on part inspection/verification
processes as applied to CMM & OM (coordinate measuring
machine & optical measurement) technology. Open-end (surface
plate) mechanical inspection principles are also covered.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
MT V11 - DIMENSIONAL METROLOGY - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V09 and MT V10 and MATH V02
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
In this course the student will learn extended measurement,
gauging, tolerance analysis and part verification. Statistical Process
Control (SPC) and metrology, the science of measurement, will also
be covered.
MT V15 - MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces modern manufacturing processes and
systems. The various manufacturing materials and techniques of
machining, casting, forming and industrial design will also be covered.
Field trips will be required. Formerly MT 15. Transfer credit: CSU.
MT V35 - PRODUCTION MACHINING AND TOOLING DESIGN
TECHNIQUES - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A or DRFT V41
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers production machining techniques. Topics
include: production planning; production tooling design; setup and
manufacturing planning; job costing and time/scheduling
calculations; inspection; and blueprint reading for multiple-part
manufacturing products. Computer applications in manufacturing
planning are covered using computer aided design and
manufacturing software (CAD/CAM), word processing and
spreadsheet applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MS
V35. Transfer credit: CSU.
MT V88 - MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
MATHEMATICS
Recommended preparation for all math courses: The mathematics
department strongly urges all students to take the appropriate
mathematics assessment test to help determine the strength and
currency of background knowledge.
MATH V01 - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V10 or 1 year of high school prealgebra with a
grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course covers number sets, operations with signed
numbers, linear equations, graphing, ratio and proportion and
variation, linear inequalities, introduction to functions, factoring,
rational expressions and equations, exponents, factorable quadratic
equations, and systems of equations. Students receiving credit in
MATH V01 will not receive credit in MATH V11A-V11B.
Formerly Math 1.
MATH V02 - GEOMETRY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH V11B or 1 year of high school
beginning algebra with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Sets, real numbers, lines and planes, triangles, congruence,
proof, geometric inequalities, parallel and perpendicular lines, and
planes, polygons, similarity, circles, locus, construction and
measure areas and volumes related to solids.
Formerly Math 2.
MATH V03 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH V11B or 1 year of high school
beginning algebra with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course covers equations and inequalities, systems of
equations using matrices, exponents and radicals, complex
numbers, functions and graphs, quadratic equations, conic
sections, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Formerly Math 3.
MATH V03S - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V03
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany intermediate
algebra. It gives students the opportunity to gain a greater mastery
of the topics covered in intermediate algebra by providing additional
discussion and problem-solving opportunities. It may include
appropriate topics from the history of mathematics and
opportunities to use computers in solving intermediate algebra
problems.
Formerly Math 3S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V04 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The number system and basic laws of algebra, determinants and
matrices, variation, functional notation and curve plotting, theory of
equations, and complex numbers.
Formerly Math 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN MATH 10.
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MATH V05 - PLANE TRIGONOMETRY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V02 or knowledge of plane
geometry
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course examines the six basic trigonometric functions, their
definitions, relationships, and uses as they apply to radian
measure, right triangle solution, identities, trigonometric equations,
graphs, inverse functions, and complex numbers.
Formerly Math 5. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN MATH 8.
MATH V09 - BEGINNING MATHEMATICS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: LS V07 or equivalent.
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a review of the basic mathematical skills and
fundamental operations as applied to integers, fractions, and
percentage. It provides an introduction to algebra, simple geometric
figures, the metric system, and use of formulas.
Formerly Math 9. Not applicable for degree credit.
MATH V10 - PREALGEBRA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: LS V07 or MATH V09 or equivalent
Recommended preparation: math assessment test
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course bridges the gap between arithmetic and elementary
algebra. It reviews fundamental operations using a formalized
approach and includes an introduction to the following algebraic
topics: number systems, properties of real numbers, exponents,
algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, application
problems, and introduction to graphing.
Formerly Math 10. Not applicable for degree credit.
MATH V11A - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA:
FIRST HALF - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V09 or MATH V10 or 1 year of high school
prealgebra with grade of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is the first half of Elementary Algebra. It covers
number sets, operations with signed numbers, linear equations and
inequalities, polynomials and factoring, and introduction to
quadratic equations. Students receiving credit in MATH V11A-V11B
will not receive credit in MATH V01.
Formerly Math 11A.
MATH V11B - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA:
SECOND HALF - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V11A with grade of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is the second half of Elementary Algebra. It covers
rational expressions, further study of quadratic equations, graphing
of equations and inequalities, systems of equations, and roots and
radicals. Students receiving credit in MATH V11A-V11B will not
receive credit in MATH V01.
Formerly Math 11B.
MATH V20 - PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics (advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
College algebra and an extension of trigonometry using a
functional approach designed to unify the concepts of mathematics
at the precalculus level.
Formerly Math 20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN MATH 16.
MATH V20S - PRECALCULUS DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V20
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany precalculus.
It gives students the opportunity to gain a greater mastery of the
topics covered in precalculus by providing additional discussion
and problem-solving opportunities. It may include appropriate
topics from the history of mathematics and opportunities to use
computers in solving precalculus problems.
Formerly Math 20S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V21A - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC
GEOMETRY I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V20 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics (advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
The elements of calculus covered are: functions; limits;
continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic, logarithmic,
and trigonometric functions; and L’Hopital’s Theorem. There will be
applications to a variety of topics from other disciplines.
Formerly Math 21A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN MATH 18 or CAN MATH SEQ B [with MATH
V21B] or CAN MATH SEQ C [with MATH V21B+V21C].
MATH V21AS - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I
DISCUSSION SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V21A
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany calculus with
analytic geometry. It gives students the opportunity to gain a
greater mastery of the topics such as functions, limits, and the
differentiation and integration of algebraic, logarithmic and
trigonometric functions by providing additional discussion and
problem-solving opportunities. It may include appropriate topics
from the history of mathematics and opportunities to use
computers in solving calculus problems.
Formerly Math 21AS. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V21B - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC
GEOMETRY II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21A or equivalent with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Topics covered include: review differentiation and integration of
logarithmic and exponential functions; infinite series; techniques of
integration; polar and parametric representations and improper
integrals. There will be applications to conic sections and a variety
of topics from other disciplines.
Formerly Math 21B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN MATH 20 or CAN MATH SEQ B [with MATH
V21A] or CAN MATH SEQ C [with MATH V21A+V21C].
MATH V21BS - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II
DISCUSSION SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V21B
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany calculus with
analytic geometry. It gives students the opportunity to gain a
greater mastery of the topics such as techniques of integration,
polar and parametric representations, vectors in two and three
dimensions, planes, lines and surfaces in space, vector-valued
functions and motion in space by providing additional discussion
and problem-solving opportunities. It may include appropriate
topics from the history of mathematics and opportunities to use
computers in solving calculus problems.
Formerly Math 21BS. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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MATH V21C - MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21B or equivalent with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course includes: vectors in two and three dimensions;
planes; lines and surfaces in space; vector-valued functions and
motion in space; partial differentiation; multiple integrals including
change of variables; vector fields, including gradient, divergence
and curl; line and surface integrals; and Green’s Theorem, Stokes’
Theorem and the Divergence Theorem.
Formerly Math 21C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN MATH 22 or
CAN MATH SEQ C [with MATH V21A+V21B].
MATH V21CS - MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V21C
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany multivariable
calculus and linear algebra. It gives students the opportunity to gain
a greater mastery of the topics such as partial differentiation,
multiple integrals, vector fields including gradient, divergence, curl,
line and surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and
linear algebra and its applications providing additional discussion
and problem-solving opportunities. It may include appropriate
topics from the history of mathematics and opportunities to use
computers in solving calculus problems.
Formerly Math 21CS. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V24 - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH LINEAR
ALGEBRA - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21C or equivalent with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
An introduction to ordinary and partial differential equations and
the linear algebra needed for their formulation and solution.
Methods of solution for differential equations will include: matrix
methods; integral transforms (including Laplace methods and
Fourier series); power series; boundary value problems and
numerical approximations.
Formerly Math 24. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN MATH 24.
MATH V24S - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V24
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany differential
equations and their applications. It gives students the opportunity
to gain a greater mastery of the topics covered in differential
equations and their applications by providing additional discussion
and problem-solving opportunities. It may include appropriate
topics from the history of mathematics and opportunities to use
computers in solving calculus problems.
Formerly Math 24S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V30 - APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH CARE
PERSONNEL - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V10 or 1 year of high school prealgebra with
grade of C or better
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course is designed for health care professionals and will
enable them to apply basic mathematical concepts to on-the-job
situations. After reviewing basic math skills and introducing algebra
concepts, students will learn the various techniques of dosage
calculations. The computational methods used in the preparation of
oral medication, solutions, parenteral therapy and pediatric dosages
are presented.
Formerly Math 30.
MATH V38 - MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TEACHERS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V02 or 1 year of high school geometry with
grade of C or better; and MATH V03 or 1 year of high school
intermediate algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers language of sets; systems of numeration;
fundamentals of operations with whole numbers, integers, rational
numbers, decimals and real numbers; number theory; equations and
inequalities; ratio and proportion; decimals and percents.
Applications will include use of calculators and work with
manipulatives to represent abstract procedures using concrete
models, as well as problem-solving techniques that incorporate the
use of models. This course is designed primarily for students
intending to teach at the elementary or middle grades levels.
Formerly Math 38. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN MATH 4.
MATH V40 - MATHEMATICAL TOPICS FOR COLLEGE
STUDENTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Using and expanding upon the skills gained from intermediate
algebra, this course offers the liberal arts student an applications-
oriented, problem-solving exploration into a variety of mathematical
fields including portions of courses offered in trigonometry, college
algebra, statistics, business mathematics, and precalculus.
Additional topics suitable for the liberal arts student may include
transformational geometry, topology, non-Euclidean geometry, logic
and proofs, number systems, number theory, graph theory,
networks and linear programming, and computer algorithms. An
important aspect of this course is to help students appreciate the
value of mathematics in everyday life.
Formerly Math 40. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN MATH 2.
MATH V44 - ELEMENTARY STATISTICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
Statistics useful to business, economics, science, education and
psychology students; measures of central tendency; measures of
variation; binomial experiments; the normal distribution; T-
distribution; chi-square distribution; F-distribution; confidence
intervals; hypothesis testing; correlation and linear regression;
analysis of variance; nonparametric statistics. This course also
provides supervised computer practice designed to assist students
in statistical calculations required in beginning statistics. No prior
computer experience is necessary.
Formerly Math 44. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN STAT 2.
MATH V44S - ELEMENTARY STATISTICS DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V44
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany elementary
statistics. It gives students the opportunity to gain a greater
mastery of the topics covered in elementary statistics by providing
additional discussion and problem-solving opportunities. It may
include appropriate topics from the history of mathematics and
opportunities to use computers in solving statistics problems.
Formerly Math 44S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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MATH V45 - FINITE MATHEMATICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students majoring in business or
social sciences. The course will cover functional notation and curve
plotting; matrices, and systems of equations; sets and probability
including Bayes’ theorem and Markov chains; and an introduction
to linear programming.
Formerly Math 45. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN MATH 12.
MATH V46A - APPLIED CALCULUS I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V04 or MATH V20 or MATH V45 or the fourth
year of high school mathematics (advanced mathematics) with
grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A short course in analytic geometry and calculus for students in
business, social science and biology. Topics covered are: functions
and analytic geometry; differential calculus including limits, related
rates, maxima and minima; integral calculus including area and
other applications.
Formerly Math 46A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN MATH 30 or CAN MATH SEQ D [with MATH
V46B].
MATH V46B - APPLIED CALCULUS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: both MATH V05 and MATH V46A; or MATH V21A with
grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A short course in analytic geometry and calculus for students in
business, social science and biology. Topics covered are:
multivariable calculus of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential
functions; trigonometric functions including differentiation and
integration; calculus of probability; sequences, series and Taylor’s
series expansions; introduction to differential equations.
Formerly Math 46B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN MATH 32 or CAN MATH SEQ D [with MATH
V46A].
MATH V50 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND
COMPUTER LITERACY - 3 Units
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts
of computers and computer literacy. Topics include information
technology, operating systems, applications software, hardware
components, input, output, storage, graphics, hypermedia,
multimedia, networking, computer communications, the Internet,
Web page features, computer security, privacy with computer
communications, systems analysis, systems design, programming
languages, programming methods, management information
systems, and the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
This course also offers the student an introduction to the historical
and social context of computing, including an overview of computer
and information sciences as a discipline.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CS
V04. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CAN CSCI 2.
MATH V52 - DISCRETE STRUCTURES - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V20 or both MATH V04 and MATH V05
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces the student to discrete mathematics as it
is used in computer science. Topics include functions, relations,
sets, propositional and predicate logic, simple circuit logic, proof
techniques, elementary combinatorics, and discrete probability.
Field trips may be required. Same as CS V17. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN CSCI 26.
MATH V55 - BEGINNING C++ - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or
equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the concepts of object-
oriented programming. The course begins with a review of control
structures and data types with emphasis on structured data types
and array processing. It then moves to introduce the object-oriented
program paradigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes
along with fundamentals of object-oriented design. Other topics
include an overview of programming language principles, analysis
of algorithms, and an introduction to software engineering issues. A
complete object-oriented development framework is presented that
encourages extensibility, reusability, and manages complexity.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CS
V30. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 18.
MATH V57 - BEGINNING C - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or
equivalent
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the students to programming with C
language. Included in this course are program design process, C
operators, standard I/O functions, strings, pointers, arrays,
datatypes, storage classes, file operations, and design of common
algorithms. Algorithms are implemented as structured programs in
C language.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CS
V80. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 16.
MATH V88 - MATHEMATICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
MATH V89 - WORKSHOPS IN MATHEMATICS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Math
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
MATH V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
MATHEMATICS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Math 90. Transfer credit:
CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
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MICROBIOLOGY
MICR V01 - GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL or CHEM V20-V20L or CHEM V30V30L
or 1 year of high school chemistry with grades of C or better;
and BIOL V04 or PHSO V01 or equivalent with grades of C or better
Recommended preparation: CHEM V21-V21L; and ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes lecture and laboratory studies concerning
microbes: bacteria, fungi, protists, animals and viruses, with an
emphasis on bacterial morphology, anatomy, staining,
classification, metabolism, growth and the effects of physical and
chemical agents on bacteria. The course includes the microbiology
of soil, water, food and milk, and the principles of disease
transmission, prevention and immunity, and biotechnology.
Required safety items include: labcoat, gloves and ANSI Z87.1
safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Micro 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN BIOL 14.
MICR V01S - MICROBIOLOGY STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MICR V01
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This study session will give the student opportunities to discuss
and ask questions about the material covered in the lecture and
laboratory. Reviews of quizzes and exams will occur and methods
of taking notes for the course will be considered. These sessions
should enable the student to better comprehend the course material
and thereby improve performance in the course.
Formerly Micro 1S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MULTIMEDIA
MM V10 - INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA AND
MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a
career in multimedia or are interested in utilizing multimedia tools
in their current profession. The course is an overview of the
multimedia industry including commercial, artistic, and technical
aspects of development and production including their
philosophical and cultural implications. Subjects covered include
defining multimedia, history of multimedia, multimedia hardware/
software, multimedia applications, occupational opportunities,
composition of development teams, critical evaluation of
multimedia, and the future of multimedia.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS
20. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V20 - VISUAL DESIGN FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or equivalent; basic English
and math skills; and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the visual elements and
principles of design, and their application to multimedia. Using the
computer and traditional media, students will work with line, shape/
form, value, space, light, volume, perspective, texture/pattern,
scale/proportion, typographical design, and color in a series of
progressive projects designed to develop the aesthetic sensitivity
and basic technical knowledge required to create effective
multimedia images.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V22 -ADVANCED VISUAL DESIGN FOR
MULTIMEDIA -3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V20
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an advanced study of the visual elements and
principles of design and their application to multimedia. Using the
computer, students will work with digital imagery, animation, digital
video, audio, typographical design, and color in an intensive study
program designed to develop both the technical knowledge required
to create effective multimedia images as well as a thorough
understanding of the resources and opportunities available in the
field of multimedia.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MM V26 -DIGITAL PUBLISHING: APPLICATIONS AND
IMPLICATIONS -3 Units
Recommended preparation: IDS V74A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student will learn and discuss current issues related to the
widening use of electronic media as a supplement to, or substitute
for, paper-based print. These issues include access rights,
preservation, standards, and copyright, among others. This course
also provides a look at some proposals, prototypes, and processes
in electronic information distribution. Using page layout, graphics
illustration, PDF creation and image manipulation software,
students will learn to create a wide range of artifacts such as
effective directories, Web pages, surveys, direct mail initiatives,
information packages, fax documents, and many other electronic
media.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V30 - MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND
PRODUCTION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or MM V20 or equivalent;
basic English and math skills; and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the planning and production,
both individually and collaboratively, of multimedia products such
as a Web site, CD-ROMs, kiosks, consumer titles, sales and
marketing tools, presentations, courseware, or computer based
training (CBT). Students design their projects–from conception to
distribution–while working as a team on teacher-guided, real-world
projects. Students will integrate various media into interactive
design projects using instructional design, authoring, image
processing, and video editing software. Rapid prototypes are
created.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS
30. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V32 - INTERMEDIATE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND
PRODUCTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V30
Recommended preparation: knowledge of programming
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the student who is interested in an
in-depth development of full-scale multimedia customized training
tools for the personal computer which may be deployed via multiple
modalities such as interactive CD, kiosks, Internet, Intranet, LAN or
WAN. Using the skills acquired in the introductory course, students
will create original content and integrate various media into
interactive design projects using instructional design, authoring,
image processing, and video editing software. This course includes
creating custom objects using an open scripting language and
producing associated documentation/instructions for an application,
while working in a collaborative environment.
Fees will be required Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS
32.
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MM V40 - VIDEO PRODUCTION AND EDITING FOR
MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or MM V20 or equivalent;
basic English and math skills; and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to all aspects and phases of
digital video production and editing including scripting,
storyboarding, visual design and composition, camera work,
lighting, digital editing techniques, and business considerations
(budgeting, finance, distribution, and marketing) of video
production for the multimedia industry. The projects that students
create in this course can be integrated into other multimedia
formats such as CD-ROM and Web design.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS
40. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V44 - ADVANCED DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING AND
PRODUCTION FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V40 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to advanced aspects and phases
of digital video production and editing including scripting,
storyboarding, visual design and composition, camera work,
lighting, digital editing techniques, and business considerations
(budgeting, finance, distribution, and marketing) of video
production for the multimedia industry. The projects that students
create in this course can be integrated into other multimedia
formats such as CD-ROM and Web design.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MM V46 - DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING AND PRODUCTION FOR
THE INTERNET - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V40
Recommended preparation: MM V66
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to procedures and phases of
design, creation encoding and upload/delivery of streaming audio/
video elements via the World Wide Web. This course is hands-on
and production driven. Using skills from prior courses, students
learn about encoding and webcasting through lectures,
discussions, demonstrations, and by developing an original
streaming audio/video webcast. Previous experience authoring and
posting a Web page using HTML is highly recommended before
taking this course.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V50 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR
MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or MM V20 or equivalent;
basic English and math skills; and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course prepares students for entrepreneurial and flexible
careers in the multimedia industry. Topics covered include selection
of optimum communication channels, preparation of effective
written communication for the multimedia industry, application of
appropriate oral communication skills for team building,
interviewing, performance appraisals, conducting meetings and
presentations, design and development of a resume/portfolio and
cover letter (hard copy and online formats), and use of project
management software to develop a project schedule for multimedia
productions/applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V60A-Z - TOPICS IN MULTIMEDIA - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by other
multimedia offerings.
Transfer credit: determined by transfer institution.
MM V61 - INTRODUCTION TO 3D ANIMATION AND
MODELING FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to basic three-dimensional
modeling as it applies to multimedia and 3D computer modeling.
The students will be required to make sketches of their models,
fabricate actual models, and create 3D computer models.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V62 - 3D COMPUTER ANIMATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V61
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course covers creating animations using three-dimensional
animation software. Students will learn the history of animation, an
overview of the animation process, and user interfaces in the
program to create the illusion of movement, animation of a live
object, backgrounds and basic interactions. Students will analyze
and evaluate a variety of animation products, learn the
opportunities, career paths, and current trends in animation and
create simple 3D animations.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS
26.
MM V63 - MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING: 3D GRAPHICS
AND ANIMATION WITH C++ - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V55
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course builds on the student's current knowledge of
fundamental Windows C++ programming, and object-oriented
design methods. This course will explore the creation of 3D
graphics and animation. Some of the topics included are using
cameras, polygons, lighting, materials, textures, splines, object
creation, rasters and bitmaps, rendering, and palette optimization.
The Windows 95 Multimedia API will be covered. Popular
technologies such as morphing, special effects, 3D animation, and
digital imaging will be covered. Students will learn to create
materials with popular graphics software.
Fees will be required. Formerly CIS 16. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V64 - MULTIMEDIA AND 3D WEB
DEVELOPMENT - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CS V40
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course presents tools useful for multimedia Web
development. During this course, the student will use various
popular multimedia and graphic software to create materials
required for advanced Web development. Tools such as scanner,
digital camera, microphone, and camcorder will be used to capture
sounds and images to be manipulated.
Fees will be required. Formerly CIS 54. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
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MM V65 - WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: CS V40
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 2 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course provides the student with the necessary skills and
techniques to design and create a complete professional quality
Web site. Using the student's knowledge of Web page development,
this course provides the design and planning skills needed to create
a complete Web site.
Fees will be required. Formerly CIS 55. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V66 - PROFESSIONAL WEB PAGE
DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V80 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course presents the skills and techniques required to design
professional quality Web pages using the features of HTML.
Students will learn how to design media-rich Web pages that will
help attract users and maintain a steady audience. Included in this
course are HTML presentation, how browsers and servers work
together, graphics, effective Web page design, tables and forms,
CGI scripts, developing interactive Web pages, HTML authoring
tools, and introduction to Java.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CIS
51. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V67 - MODEL MAKING AND DIGITIZING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 and MM V61 or equivalent; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to develop a working understanding
between actual three-dimensional objects and their application to
computer modeling and animation. Using actual 3D objects, the
building of 3D objects, digitizing hardware and computer software,
students will create virtual objects and virtual environments in a
series of progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic
sensitivity and basic technical knowledge required to produce
effective multimedia products and presentations.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V68 - ADVANCED COMPUTER MODELING AND
ANIMATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V62 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to develop a greater understanding of
computer modeling and animation and how that applies to high-end
digital effects, feature animation, computer games, and video
games. Using computers, digitizing hardware, and industry-
standard 3D computer modeling and animation software, students
will design and develop computer models, scripts, storyboards, and
short computer animations in a series of progressive exercises
designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and basic technical
knowledge required to produce new and unique still and moving
images.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V69 - VIDEO AND COMPUTER GAME
CONCEPTS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 and MM V61 or equivalent;
and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of video game
formats and concepts and aid in the development of video game
design. Using computers, video games, game controllers, graphics
software, and computer modeling and animation software, students
will explore, discuss and begin to design video games in a series of
progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and
basic technical knowledge required to produce new and unique
interactive materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V70 - MULTIMEDIA PRACTICUM - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MM V10 and MM V20 and MM V30 and MM V40 and
MM V50
Corequisite: MM V72
Recommended preparation: complete specialty option from AS
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course, in conjunction with multimedia portfolio
presentation, incorporates all of the theories and practice of
development discussed and presented in earlier courses into actual
production of multimedia products. Students will provide work
progress diagrams and documentation for each distribution medium
that follows creative process development and project management.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MM V72 - MULTIMEDIA PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: MM V10 and MM V20 and MM V30 and MM V40 and
MM V50
Corequisite: MM V70
Recommended preparation: complete specialty option from AS
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course, in conjunction with multimedia practicum,
incorporates all of the theories and practice of development
discussed and presented in earlier courses into actual production of
a multimedia portfolio in both traditional and digital formats.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MM V76 - SOUND AND AUDIO FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or equivalent; and computer
fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of audio and
soundtrack production for multimedia presentations. Using
computers, audio and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
software, musical keyboards and synthesizers, students will
explore, discuss and begin to create audio and music tracks in a
series of progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic
sensitivity and basic technical knowledge required to produce new
and unique interactive materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Same as MUS
V42. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
170 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
MM V78 - VIDEO AND COMPUTER GAME
CREATION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 and MM V61 or equivalent;
and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of video game
development and programming. Using computers, programming
software, video games, game controllers, graphic software, and
computer modeling and animation software, students will explore,
discuss and begin to create video games in a series of progressive
exercises designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and basic
technical knowledge required to produce new and unique interactive
materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V80 - PROJECT-BASED WEB DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the basics of Web site
development using graphics, text, animation and current computer
software. Students will preview how these essentials are organized
in order to plan and construct Web sites, adding links, navigation,
frames, and tables. Students will create a Web site, learn the
delivery process, and learn how to access and work with a Web
server.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V82 - VECTOR-BASED ANIMATION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals including use of image processing software
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the basics of vector-based
animation principles to deliver low band-width animations,
presentations, and Web sites. Students will preview how these
essentials are used to construct games, add interfaces, create
training courses and prepare streaming video.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V88 - MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of the college
and community, as required and/or requested by persons whose
needs in this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
MM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN MULTIMEDIA - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of the college
and community, as required and/or requested by persons whose
needs in this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN MULTIMEDIA - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
MM V95 - MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This multimedia internship course offers students with
intermediate skills who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to
obtain work experience related to their field of study. Students are
accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V96 - MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This multimedia internship course offers students with
intermediate skills who are employed in the field an opportunity to
expand their work experience related to their field of study. Students
are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MUSIC
MUS V01 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Writing of scales, intervals, chords, key signatures, sight
singing, elementary keyboard work.
Formerly Mus 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
MUS V02A - MUSIC THEORY I - 5 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02AL
Recommended preparation: MUS V01
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
A study of music from the “common practice” period: 17th, 18th
and 19th centuries. Primarily an introduction to tonal harmony
through exercises in figured bass, chord inversion, voice leading
(chord connection) and harmonic function.
Field tips may be required. Formerly Mus 2A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 2 [with MUS V02AL] or CAN MUS SEQ A
[with MUS V02AL+V02B+V02BL] or CAN MUS SEQ C [with
MUS V02AL+V02B+V02BL+V02C+V02CL].
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -171
MUS V02AL - EAR TRAINING I - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MUS V02A
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
Beginning ear training through graded exercises in sight singing,
note reading and music dictation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2AL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 2 [with MUS V02A] or CAN MUS SEQ A
[with MUS V02A+V02B+V02BL] or CAN MUS SEQ C [with MUS
V02A+V02B+V02BL+V02C+V02CL].
MUS V02B - MUSIC THEORY II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02A or equivalent
Corequisite: MUS V02BL
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Further exploration of techniques from the “common practice”
period of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, including the use of
secondary dominants, dissonant chords, harmonization of bass and
soprano melodies, modulation and non-harmonic tones.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 4 [with MUS V02BL] or CAN MUS SEQ A
[with MUS V02A+V02AL+V02BL] or CAN MUS SEQ C [with
MUS VO2A+V02AL+V02BL+V02C+V02CL].
MUS V02BL - EAR TRAINING II - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MUS V02B
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
Ear training through graded exercises in sight singing, note
reading and music dictation. Some basic keyboard experience and
improvisation included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2BL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 4 [with MUS V02B] or CAN MUS SEQ A
[with MUS V02A+V02AL+V02B] or CAN MUS SEQ C[ with MUS
V02A+V02AL+V02B+V02C+V02CL].
MUS V02C - MUSIC THEORY III - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02B or equivalent
Corequisite: MUS V02CL
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Study of the techniques culminating the “common practice”
period: Linear chords, chromatic harmony and modulation.
Transition from tonal techniques toward experimental methods
common to the 20th century. Particular attention to analysis and
musical form.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 6 [with MUS V02CL] or CAN MUS SEQ C
[with MUS V02A+V02AL+V02B+V02BL+V02CL].
MUS V02CL - EAR TRAINING III - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MUS V02C
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
Ear training through exercises in sight singing, note reading and
music dictation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2CL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 6 [with MUS V02C] or CAN MUS SEQ C
[with MUS VO2A+V02AL+V02B+V02BL+V02C].
MUS V02D - MUSIC THEORY: MODAL-TONAL
COUNTERPOINT - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02B or equivalent
Corequisite: MUS V02DL
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Study of modal and tonal counterpoint; major forms including
canon, motet, contrapuntal variation, invention and fugue. Some
attention to early notation. Analysis of selected music.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2D. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 12 [with MUS V02DL].
MUS V02DL - EAR TRAINING IV - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MUS V02D
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
Advanced ear training. Sight singing, dictation and recognition of
melody, harmony and non-tonal music.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2DL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 12 [with MUS V02D].
MUS V03 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MUSIC - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introductory survey of world music from
the cultural traditions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, Indonesia, India
and Europe. The course will focus on the cultural sources of world
musical practices, on characteristics of rhythm, melody and
composition, and on musical instruments.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 3. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V04 - COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES OF 20TH AND
21ST CENTURY MUSIC - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02A-VO2AL
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to the major music composition techniques of the
20th and 21st centuries, primarily by composing music, but also
through music exercises and analysis. Performance of selected
student works encouraged.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 4. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V05 - MUSICIANSHIP - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course bridges the gap between music fundamentals and
music theory. It includes a basic review of music reading, scales,
intervals, keys, chords, rhythm and meter. Exercises include work
at the piano, percussion and computer as well as traditional
solfeggio and written exercises.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly Mus 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V06 - HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of rock music from the late 1940’s to the present– it’s
musical, socio-cultural and historical development. Emphasis on
the roots and early development of rock; its stylistic trends and
influential artists throughout the years including the politics of rock
and the impact of technology.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V07 - HISTORY OF JAZZ - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of jazz history, from both a musical and cultural
perspective from its roots in ragtime, blues, and American popular
music, to the diverse styles of today. The focus will be on
important individuals, groups, styles, and influences, as well as the
impact of American society and world culture. Guest artists and
lecturers, and analysis of recordings may be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly MUS V60E. Same as AES
V12. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
MUS V08 - MUSIC APPRECIATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduces the student to the main stylistic periods and
developments in music, from ancient times to the present, with an
emphasis on understanding and enjoyment in listening. It explores
not only the music, composers and traditions of Western culture,
but examines some of the contributions of world music, popular
music, blues, jazz, and rock as well.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 8. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
172 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
MUS V09A - MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of musical styles, form and personalities
from the Middle Ages (560) to the late Baroque era (1750). There
will also be discussions about social and political influences in
each era.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 9A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 8 or CAN MUS SEQ B [with MUS V09B].
MUS V09B - MUSIC HISTORY AND
LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of musical styles, form, and
personalities from the early Classical era (1750) to our current era.
Discussions will also include social and political influences from
each era.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 9B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 10 or CAN MUS SEQ B [with MUS V09A].
MUS V10 - COLLEGE CHORUS - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of mixed choir music from the
community, classic and folk traditions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 10. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V11 - COLLEGE SINGERS - .5-2 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V10 or singing ability
Hours: 1-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Singing group providing an opportunity to learn choral music
from all ages. College Singers appear in public concerts, inter-
school festivals and workshops. Some additional time is needed for
special concerts and rehearsals.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 11. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V12 - CHORALE - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Advanced choral ensemble. Rehearsal and performance of
choral, and choral/instrumental masterworks from medieval times
to the present. Additional rehearsal and performance required.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 12. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V13A - VOICE I - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the serious voice student interested in building
classic repertoire. Course includes the study of basic technique
and correction of individual problems.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 13A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V13B - VOICE II - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V13A
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the serious voice student interested in building
classic repertoire. Course includes basic technique and
performance of representative literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 13B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V13C - VOICE III - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V13B
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the serious voice student interested in building
classic repertoire. Course includes basic technique plus study and
performance of advanced literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 13C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V13D - VOICE IV - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V13C
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the serious voice student interested in building
classic repertoire. Course includes technique plus preparation for a
performance in recital.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 13D. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V14 - BEGINNING COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an orchestra instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Rehearsal and performance of orchestral literature.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V15 - ADVANCED COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an orchestra instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Rehearsal and performance of representative orchestra literature
in concerts on the college campus and in the community.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 15. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V16 - INTERMEDIATE CHORAL REHEARSAL AND
PERFORMANCE - .5-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: singing ability
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of choral masterworks from the 15th
century to the 20th century, stressing unaccompanied and
accompanied choral works at the intermediate level.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 16. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V18 - BAND - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Prepare and perform band literature.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 18. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V19 - ADVANCED CHORAL REHEARSAL AND
PERFORMANCE - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V16 or equivalent singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of challenging choral masterworks
from the 15th century to the 20th century, stressing
unaccompanied and accompanied choral works at the advanced
level.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 19. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V21A - CHAMBER MUSIC: WINDS - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of woodwinds to study and
perform music; emphasis on balance, dynamics, phrasing and
interpretation.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 21A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V21B - CHAMBER MUSIC: BRASS - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of brass players to study the
musical literature composed for brass groups, to perfect and
perform these masterpieces.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 21B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -173
MUS V21C - CHAMBER MUSIC: STRINGS AND
KEYBOARDS - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of chamber groups to study the literature written for
ensemble groups; to perfect and perform these compositions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 21C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V22A - ADVANCED CHAMBER MUSIC: WINDS - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of woodwinds to study and
perform advanced classical music; emphasis on balance,
dynamics, phrasing and interpretation.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 22A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V22B - ADVANCED CHAMBER MUSIC: BRASS - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of brass to study and perform
transcribed and original classical music. Attention to interpretation,
balance, blend and phrasing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 22B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V22C - ADVANCED CHAMBER MUSIC: STRINGS AND
KEYBOARDS - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of strings and piano. Special
attention to performance quality of classical music, interpretation,
style, balance, blend and phrasing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 22C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V24A - KEYBOARDS I - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Fundamentals of keyboard playing, music reading, technique,
scales, transposition, simple keyboard harmonization, and simple
keyboard literature. Designed for the student with little or no prior
keyboard experience.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 24A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 22.
MUS V24B - KEYBOARDS II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V24A or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Level 2 keyboard playing: music reading, technique, scales,
transposition, keyboard harmonization, and simple keyboard
literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 24B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 24.
MUS V24C - KEYBOARDS III - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V24B or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Level 3 keyboard playing: music reading, technique, major and
minor scales, transposition, more advanced keyboard
harmonization, and more advanced keyboard literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 24C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V24D - KEYBOARDS IV - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V24C or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Level 4 keyboard playing: advanced music reading, technique,
major and minor scales, transposition, keyboard harmonization, and
more advanced keyboard literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 24D. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V27 - CHORAL CONDUCTING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to read music score
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Conducting singing groups in simpler choral works suitable for
civic, school and church choirs. Basic conducting techniques;
exploration of choral literature including style, performance, and
interpretation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 27. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V30 - APPLIED MUSIC STUDY - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
Preparation and presentation of the solo literature to be presented
before the class with a subsequent critique by the other students
and instructor. The instructor is expected to critique the critiques.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Mus 30.
Transfer credit CSU; UC.
MUS V31A - PRIVATE LESSONS: WOODWINDS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V16, V18, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A, V22B, V22C,
V34, V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 or V47; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lesson per week on specified instrument, plus
six hours of practice on campus weekly. Work on playing
techniques, style and interpretation, and repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31B - PRIVATE LESSONS: BRASS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V16, V18, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A, V22B, V22C,
V34, V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 or V47; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lesson per week on specified instrument, plus
six hours of practice on campus weekly. Work on playing
techniques, style and interpretation, and repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31C - PRIVATE LESSONS: STRINGS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V16, V18, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A, V22B, V22C,
V34, V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 or V47; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lesson per week on specified instrument, plus
six hours of practice on campus weekly. Work on playing
techniques, style and interpretation, and repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
174 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
MUS V31D - PRIVATE LESSONS: KEYBOARDS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V16, V18, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A, V22B, V22C,
V34, V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 or V47; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lesson per week on specified instrument, plus
six hours of practice on campus weekly. Work on playing
techniques, style and interpretation, and repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31D. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31E - PRIVATE LESSONS: CLASSICAL
GUITAR - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V16, V18, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A, V22B, V22C,
V34, V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 or V47; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lesson per week on specified instrument, plus
six hours of practice on campus weekly. Work on playing
techniques, style and interpretation, and repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31E. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31F - PRIVATE LESSONS: ORCHESTRA PERCUSSION
INSTRUMENTS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V16, V18, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A, V22B, V22C,
V34, V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 or V47; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lesson per week on specified instrument, plus
six hours of practice on campus weekly. Work on playing
techniques, style and interpretation, and repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31F. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31G - PRIVATE LESSONS: MUSIC
COMPOSITION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02A or equivalent skills
Corequisite: MUS V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12, V14,
V15, V16, V18, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A, V22B, V22C, V34,
V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 or V47; and MUS V30
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lesson per week in music composition, plus six
hours of practice on campus in the electronic/theory lab weekly.
Work on composition techniques, style, idea and form, and
analysis.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31G. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31H - PRIVATE LESSONS: VOICE - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V16, V18, V19, V21A, V21B, V21C, V22A, V22B, V22C,
V34, V35, V43, V44, V45, V46 or V47; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to sing
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons, plus six hours of practice on campus
weekly. Work on vocal techniques, style and interpretation, and
repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31H. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V34 - BEGINNING CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA - .5-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an orchestral instrument
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of orchestra literature suitable for
smaller orchestral ensembles, primarily from the Baroque and
Classic periods.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 34. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V35 - ADVANCED CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an orchestral instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of challenging orchestra literature
suitable for smaller orchestral ensembles. Music from the 17th
through the 20th centuries will be studied. All genres including
symphony, suite, concerto, overture and prelude will be covered.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 35. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V36 - BEGINNING GUITAR - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the beginning student in guitar and
focuses on the study of standard guitar techniques and on the
development of musical skills, performance skills and a knowledge
of repertoire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 36. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V37 -INTERMEDIATE GUITAR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V36
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the serious student interested in
building classical repertoire. Focus is on continued improvement of
basic techniques, development of performance skills and individual
problem solving.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 37. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V39 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
TECHNOLOGY - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: music fundamentals and computer
fundamentals
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to music notation and printing
with applications such as Finale and Sibelius, music sequencing
software, and audio recording/sequencing software. It includes
basic MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), conventions of
music notation, keyboard note entry, entering and editing of
standard and custom music symbols, page layout and publishing-
quality printout, and real-time playback of scores, sequences, and
mixes. Students will have hands-on experience with notation and
sequencing applications through several class projects. An
overview of the complete spectrum of technology in music is
included.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -175
MUS V42 - SOUND AND AUDIO FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or equivalent; and computer
fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of audio and
soundtrack production for multimedia presentations. Using
computers, audio and MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface)
software, musical keyboards and synthesizers, students will
explore, discuss and begin to create audio and music tracks in a
series of progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic
sensitivity and basic technical knowledge required to produce new
and unique interactive materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Same as MM
V76. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MUS V43 - BEGINNING SYMPHONIC CHOIR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: music reading and singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course presents the study and performance of choral
masterworks stressing literature sung with instruments and
orchestra.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V44 - ADVANCED SYMPHONIC CHOIR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: music reading and singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course presents the study and performance of challenging
choral masterworks requiring the use of instruments or orchestra.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V45 - BEGINNING OPERA/MUSICAL THEATRE
WORKSHOP - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
An in-depth study of the skills necessary for the performer in a
live opera/musical theatre production. Emphasis on the script/score
analysis, role preparation, theatre and rehearsal etiquette and
technique, singing technique, culminating in a live scene or full-
length, fully produced opera or musical.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 45. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V46 - INTERMEDIATE OPERA/MUSICAL THEATRE
WORKSHOP - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V45
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
An in-depth study of the skills necessary at the intermediate
level for the performer in a live opera/musical theatre production.
Emphasis on the script/score analysis, role preparation, theatre and
rehearsal etiquette and technique, singing technique, culminating in
a live scene or full-length, fully produced opera or musical.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 46. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V47 - ADVANCED OPERA/MUSICAL THEATRE
WORKSHOP - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V46
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
An in-depth study of the skills necessary at the advanced level
for the performer in a live opera/musical theatre production.
Emphasis on the script/score analysis, role preparation, theatre and
rehearsal etiquette and technique, singing technique, culminating in
a live scene or full-length, fully produced opera or musical.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V55A - BEGINNING RECORDER - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide beginning-level instruction in how to
perform on soprano or alto recorders. Students will learn how to
compare and differentiate rhythmic notation and pitch in the treble
clef. They will practice in class and at home rhythmic groupings
such as half-, quarter- and eighth-note patterns. Attention will be
given to ensemble participation, so they can assess and
demonstrate an understanding of intonation, tempo, rhythm, and
working together to produce a balanced sonority. Students will learn
how to prepare and organize a pedagogical technique to teach other
beginners, including children.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V55B - INTERMEDIATE RECORDER - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V55A
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide intermediate-level instruction in how to
perform on soprano or alto recorders. Students will learn how to
compare and differentiate chromatic notation within a tonality. They
will practice in class and at home rhythmic groupings such as
sixteenth-note patterns, grace notes and a variety of trills. Attention
will be given to ensemble participation, so they can assess and
demonstrate an understanding of intonation, tone quality, style,
articulation, tempo, rhythm and working together to produce a
balanced sonority.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V55C - ADVANCED RECORDER - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V55B
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide advanced-level instruction in how to
perform on all recorders: soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Students
will analyze a variety of musical literature in regards to the technical
aspects of the instrument. Attention will be given to ensemble
participation so they can assess and demonstrate an understanding
of intonation, style, tempo, rhythm, and working together
(cooperative skills), to produce a balanced sonority. Students will
learn how to prepare and organize a pedagogical technique to teach
other beginners, including children.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V60A-Z - TOPICS IN MUSIC - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
music offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from time-to-time
include: synthesizer techniques, recording techniques, Indian
music, primitive music, women in music.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 60A-Z. Transfer credit:
determined by transfer institution.
MUS V60B - TAPE RECORDING BASICS - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 laboratory weekly
Introduction to recording techniques, the concepts, facilities, and
procedures for recording sound with emphasis on current multitrack
recording practices.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 60B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
176 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
MUS V60D - EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to perform on an Early Music
instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide students an opportunity to perform
Renaissance and Baroque repertoire on Early Music instruments.
Students will analyze a variety of literature from the Renaissance
and Baroque periods in three and four parts, including bass.
Attention will be given to ensemble participation so they can
assess and demonstrate an understanding of intonation, style,
tempo, rhythm, and working together to produce a balanced
sonority.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 60D. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V60F - ADVANCED EARLY MUSIC
ENSEMBLE - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V60D
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Advanced work in performance ensemble. Music will include
advanced level repertoire from the Renaissance and Baroque period
as performed on Early Music instruments. Emphasis on advanced
rhythmic figures, chromatics, articulation, and stylistic
considerations. Advanced level expanded forms in four to eight
parts, including antiphonal music, will be studied.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 60F. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V61A - RECORDER CHOIR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to perform on any one of the
four basic recorders (SATB) at an intermediate level
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students are provided an opportunity to perform in a recorder
choir of soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Intermediate level repertoire
in three and four parts from the late 18th century to the present,
including jazz and folk music, will be studied. Attention will be
given to ensemble participation and learning musical skills for
interpreting music of this genre. Students will learn to develop,
plan, rehearse, and perform programs for the ensemble.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
MUS V61B - ADVANCED RECORDER CHOIR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V61A
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Advanced work in performance ensemble. This course will
require advanced level techniques and reading abilities as the
group will rehearse and perform rhythmically and harmonically
complex repertoire at the advanced level from the 18th century to
the present including jazz and folk music. Attention will be given to
more densely orchestrated repertoire from four to eight parts.
Emphasis is given to student leadership qualities in regards to
rehearing a group and putting on performances.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
MUS V88 - MUSIC WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
MUS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN MUSIC - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
MUS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Mus 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
NURSING SCIENCE
NS V07 - PHARMACOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of
the clinical application of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutic
principles across a lifespan. Areas of emphasis include drug
classifications, therapeutic uses of medications, application of the
nursing process and legal/ethical considerations.
Formerly NS 7. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V10 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL
NURSING - 10 Units
Prerequisite: admission to ADN program; ANAT V01; MICR V01;
PHSO V01; HEC V24 or PSY V05 or concurrent enrollment; current
CPR certification for health care provider or professional rescuer;
proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases;
physical examination demonstrating general good health;
certification as a nursing assistant; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of
Nursing (S-CDTN) which serves as the unifying framework.
Throughout the course, the student will apply principles from the
natural, social and behavioral sciences to the practice of
professional nursing. Students will have the opportunity to learn SCDTN
as it applies to the nursing process and issues and trends of
professional nursing. Nursing will be presented as a component of
a health care system seeking to assist the client to improve and/or
maintain his/her potential in a diverse cultural context. This
introduction to professional nursing will focus on the use of critical
thinking skills in health assessment, identification of and
intervention for universal self-care requisites, basic and
intermediate skills and pharmacology. Guided clinical experiences
are provided concurrently with theory.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly NS 10.
Transfer credit: CSU.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -177
NS V15 - NURSING SCIENCE REVIEW - 3.5 - 10 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10 with grade of C or better; current CPR
certification for health care provider or professional rescuer; proof
of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases; physical
examination demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos
or visible body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no
acrylic or long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 1-5 lecture, 7.5-15 laboratory weekly
This course offers structured remediation in basic nursing theory
and skills. It includes didactic and practical components. Emphasis
is on utilization of basic nursing principles and skills which are
necessary to develop and implement a nursing plan of care.
Field trips may be required. Formerly NS 15. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only.
NS V20 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE CLIENT
WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS I - 11 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 6 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on developmental and
health deviation self-care requisites related to water, food,
elimination and hazards. Developmental self-care requisites will be
addressed with a focus on care of perinatal clients, newborns,
children and families. Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic
conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across
the lifespan will be integrated throughout the course. The roles of
provider of care, manager of care and member within the
profession are stressed. Guided clinical experiences are provided
concurrently with theory.
Field trips may be required. Formerly NS V20A & V20B. Transfer
credit: CSU.
NS V30 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE CLIENT
WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS II - 10.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V20; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on clients and families
with developmental self-care requisites and health deviation self-
care requisites related to solitude and social interaction, normalcy,
activity/rest and hazards. The scope of nursing interventions
includes supportive/educative, partially compensatory and wholly
compensatory actions, emphasizing the goal of fostering self-care
agency of each client. Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic
conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across
the lifespan will be integrated throughout the course. The roles of
provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession
are stressed. The supportive/educative role of the nurse is
emphasized. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently
with theory.
Field trips may be required. Formerly NS V30A & V30B. Transfer
credit: CSU.
NS V31 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE CLIENT
WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS II: 30-UO - 10 Units
Prerequisite: NS V20; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 13.5 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on clients and families
with developmental self-care requisites and health deviation self-
care requisites related to solitude and social interaction, normalcy,
activity/rest and hazards. The scope of nursing interventions
includes supportive/educative, partially compensatory and wholly
compensatory actions, emphasizing the goal of fostering self-care
agency of each client. Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic
conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across
the lifespan will be integrated throughout the course. The roles of
provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession
are stressed. The supportive/educative role of the nurse is
emphasized. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently
with theory.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly NS
V30C. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V32 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE CLIENT
WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS II: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 10.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V20; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on clients and families
with developmental self-care requisites and health deviation self-
care requisites related to solitude and social interaction, activity/
rest, hazards, perinatal clients, newborns, children and families.
The scope of nursing interventions includes supportive/educative,
partially compensatory and wholly compensatory actions,
emphasizing the goal of fostering self-care agency of each client.
Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic conditioning factors,
communication and care of the client across the lifespan will be
integrated throughout the course. The roles of provider of care,
manager and care and member within the profession are stressed.
The supportive/educative role of the nurse is emphasized. Guided
clinical experiences are provided concurrently with theory. This
course is intended for students transferring to the Ventura College
nursing program who completed psychiatric nursing content in a
previous course.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
178 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
NS V40 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE
CLIENT WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS III - 10.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V30; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on health deviation
self-care requisites related to air, activity and rest. The scope of
nursing interventions includes supportive/educative, partially
compensatory and wholly compensatory actions, including aspects
of critical care. The goal of fostering the client's self-care agency is
emphasized. Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic
conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across
the lifespan will be integrated throughout the course. This course is
designed to transition the student into the role of a beginning
practitioner in nursing. Emphasis will be on management and
leadership skills, ethics, legal issues related to nursing practice,
professional accountability, health care economics and
interpersonal relationships. Guided clinical experiences promoting
independent nursing judgement and practice, and the application of
leadership principles are provided after being introduced in theory.
The roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within
the profession are stressed. This course fulfills one PE/health
requirement for the AS degree in nursing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly NS
V40A & V40B. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V41 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE
CLIENT WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS III:
30-UO - 10 Units
Prerequisite: NS V30; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 13.5 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on health deviation
self-care requisites related to air, activity and rest. The scope of
nursing interventions includes supportive/educative, partially
compensatory and wholly compensatory actions, including aspects
of critical care. The goal of fostering the client's self-care agency is
emphasized. Principles of therapeutic interventions, basic
conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across
the lifespan will be integrated throughout the course. This course is
designed to transition the student into the role of a beginning
practitioner in nursing. Emphasis will be on management and
leadership skills, ethics, legal issues related to nursing practice,
professional accountability, health care economics and
interpersonal relationships. Guided clinical experiences promoting
independent nursing judgement and practice, and the application of
leadership principles are provided after being introduced in theory.
The roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within
the profession are stressed. This course fulfills one PE/health
requirement for the AS degree in nursing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly NS
V40C. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V50 - NURSING PERSPECTIVES: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: admission to the ADN Regional Collaborative program
Corequisite: NS V51
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course presents an overview of current health and nursing
practice issues with their historical influences. Topics provide the
novice nurse an overview of historical and philosophical viewpoints
regarding regulatory scopes of practice, critical thinking, ethics and
law, interdisciplinary roles, communication, health and health care
delivery trends. The student is introduced to methods of
contemporary library and database research and its application to
nursing scholarship. Presented in a live interactive video
teleconferencing format.
Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V51 - PHARMACOLOGY ESSENTIALS: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: admission to the ADN Regional Collaborative program
Corequisite: NS V50
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This introductory course presents the basic knowledge required
for safe medication administration and is the foundation for
subsequent pharmacology coursework. Emphasis is on calculation
of drug dosages. The role of the nurse in pharmacologic therapy is
presented, stressing individual accountability in the administration
of medication. The way drugs work, their absorption, routes of
administration and rationales for use are thoroughly studied. Federal
and state regulations which pertain to the administration of
medications and regulation of controlled substances are examined.
Presented in a live interactive video teleconferencing format.
Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V52 - PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING:
COLLABORATIVE OPTION - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V50 and NS V51
Corequisite: NS V53 and NS V54 and NS V55
Hours: 2.5 lecture weekly
This course introduces the basic knowledge of pharmacology
required to administer medications. The nursing process and unmet
human needs provide a framework for the study of selected classes
of medications. The nurse’s role in promoting safe and effective
pharmacologic therapy is stressed. The importance of health team
communication, patient education and legal/ethical issues related to
medication administration are integrated throughout the course.
Emphasis is placed on teaching the patient/family and promoting
compliance in medication management. Presented in a live
interactive video teleconferencing format.
Transfer credit: CSU.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -179
NS V53 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 3.5 Units
Prerequisite: admission to ADN Regional Collaborative; ANAT V01;
MICR V01; NS V50 and NS V51; PHSO V01; HEC V24 or PSY V05 or
concurrent enrollment; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Corequisite: NS V52 and NS V54 and NS V55
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 1.5 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the core concepts, principles and clinical
skills common to all areas and levels of nursing practice. It presents
the delivery of nursing care based on a hierarchy of universal
human needs which impact health, quality of life and achievement
of potential. The entry-level student is introduced to the components
and use of the nursing process. The basic platform of nursing
knowledge, skills and caring upon which subsequent nursing
courses are built is introduced. Clinical experiences in the
ambulatory and/or acute and long-term care health care settings
and simulated experiences in the nursing skills labs are included.
Lecture/discussion is presented in a live interactive video
teleconferencing format.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
NS V54 - NURSING SEMINAR I: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: NS V50 and NS V51
Corequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V55
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides additional practice and reinforcement for
basic nursing skills that are designed to promote application of
medical/surgical nursing, fundamentals and pharmacologic
classroom content to the clinical situation. It includes discussion,
demonstration, computer simulation, guided practice and
audiovisual presentations. Presented in a live interactive video
teleconferencing format.
Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V55 - MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 3.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V50 and NS V51
Corequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V54
Hours: 1.5 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts involved
in caring for the patient with a medical-surgical health problem. The
course stresses unmet human needs and the nursing process as
organizing frameworks for nursing knowledge and skills. Health care
needs of the older adult are emphasized. This course emphasizes
access and use of electronically obtained information related to
nursing and health care. Clinical experiences which provide an
opportunity for the student to apply theoretical concepts and utilize
basic clinical skills are included. Presented in a live interactive video
teleconferencing format.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V56 - MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II:
COLLABORATIVE OPTION - 4.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V54 and NS V55
Corequisite: NS V57
Hours: 2 lecture, 7.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents the study of the adult with unmet needs
resulting from health problems. It addresses the needs of patients
across the adult lifespan whose health care needs require more
complex nursing interventions and skills using the nursing process.
The student is encouraged to build on skills gained from the
previous coursework in electronic acquisition and use of health care
information. Clinical experiences are included that provide an
opportunity for the student to apply theoretical concepts, think
critically and build clinical skills. Presented in a live interactive
video teleconferencing format.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V57 - NURSING SEMINAR II: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V54 and NS V55
Corequisite: NS V56
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course provides an enrichment opportunity for nursing
students to further explore the application of medical-surgical,
psychiatric and pharmacologic classroom content to the clinical
situation. It includes discussion, demonstration, computer
simulation, guided practice and audiovisual presentations.
Presented in a live interactive video teleconferencing format.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V58 - PSYCHIATRIC NURSING: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 3.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V54 and NS V55
Hours: 2 lecture, 4.5 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on the dynamics of adult clients undergoing
acute and chronic psychosocial stress. The nursing process,
including interviewing skills, is presented within a framework of
total mental health team management. Therapeutic relationships are
presented as a means of expressing caring. The causes of stress
are identified from various theoretical perspectives. The student is
encouraged to undertake self-exploration and develop a concept of
the individual that includes the ability to adapt as a result of
successful human needs fulfillment. The course provides the
student with knowledge and understanding of the interrelatedness of
developmental, environment, cultural, socioeconomic and ethnic
factors affecting psychosocial adaptation along the health-illness
continuum. Laboratory experiences in mental health settings are
included. Presented in a live interactive video teleconferencing
format.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V59 - INTRODUCTION TO PEDIATRICS: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: NS V53 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This introduction to pediatric nursing will focus on the use of
critical thinking skills in health assessment, identification of and
intervention for universal self-care requisites, basic and
intermediate skills, and pharmacology. This course utilizes Orem’s
Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing (S-CDTN) and the nursing
process to focus on health deviation self-care requisites related to
air, water, food and elimination. Principles of therapeutic
intervention, basic conditioning factors, communication and care of
the pediatric client will be integrated throughout the course. The
roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within the
profession are stressed. Guided clinical experiences are provided
concurrently with theory.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
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NS V75 - NURSING READINESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an introduction to nursing as a career, to
nursing education, the associate degree nursing program, license
preparation, nursing practice and some concepts and skills which
form the common framework for educational preparation of nurses
for beginning practice. Strategies for improving critical thinking are
identified and practiced. Study management techniques will be
introduced and implemented. The focus of the course is to provide
the student with resources for continued use as he/she progresses
through the nursing program.
Field trips may be required. Formerly NS 75. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
NS V76A - DOSAGE CALCULATIONS I - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students and practitioners in health
sciences. It will focus on basic mathematical problem-solving
techniques applicable to medications for all client groups.
Specifically, it covers calculation of dosages involving fractions,
decimals, percentage and Roman numerals.
Formerly NS 76A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V76B - DOSAGE CALCULATIONS II - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students and practitioners in health
sciences. It will focus on dosage calculations for oral and
parenteral medications, excluding intravenous fluids. Standard
formulas will be emphasized.
Formerly NS 76B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V76C - DOSAGE CALCULATIONS III - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students and practitioners in health
sciences. It will focus primarily on more advanced mathematical
problem-solving techniques for oral, parenteral and intravenous
fluid medication administration. This course begins with ratio and
proportion and focuses on the application of solving dosage
problems across the lifespan.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V76D - DOSAGE CALCULATIONS IV - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students and practitioners in health
sciences. It will focus on advanced dosage calculation problem-
solving techniques for all age groups and all routes of
administration. Complex problems will be demonstrated and
practiced. Administration of blood products will be included.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V77 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT - 2 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of health
assessment. It is designed to provide the nurse or the nursing
student with the knowledge and skill necessary to make more
complex nursing assessments.
Formerly NS 77. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V78 - CARDIAC RHYTHM RECOGNITION AND
TREATMENT MODALITIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide the health care provider with
knowledge and skills required to correctly identify cardiac
arrhythmias. Normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiac
system will be reviewed. Medications and other treatments for the
various arrhythmias will be discussed. This course is designed for
telemetry technicians and licensed nurses providing care to
monitored patients.
Field trips may be required.
NS V79 - NURSING CARE OF THE CRITICALLY ILL
CLIENT - 4 Units
Prerequisite: NS V78; and licensure as a vocational or registered
nurse or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course follows the AACN curriculum and is designed for the
licensed nurse seeking a comprehensive theoretical knowledge
base of critical care practice. Content includes hemodynamic
monitoring, ventilatory assistance, code management, nursing
management of shock and alterations in function of the major organ
systems.
Field trips may be required.
NS V80 - HEALTH SCIENCE CLINICAL SKILLS
ENHANCEMENT - .5-2 Units
Recommended preparation: health sciences major
Hours: 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to assist students to enhance their
clinical skills through utilization of the skills lab facilities.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly NS 80. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
NS V81 - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
BRIDGE - 5.5 Units
Prerequisite: current California licensure as a vocational nurse;
ANAT V01; MICR V01; PHSO V01; HEC V24 or PSY V05 or
concurrent enrollment; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 3 lecture, 7.5 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on developmental and
health deviation self-care requisites. Principles of therapeutic
intervention, basic conditioning factors, communication and care of
the client across the lifespan are integrated throughout the course.
The roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within
the profession are utilized to prepare the licensed vocational nurse
to enter the associate degree nursing program in the third semester
(NS V30 or NS V31). The transition of roles from vocational to
registered nurse is emphasized. Through case studies and clinical
experiences, this course will provide a condensed review of some
of the diseases, pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing
management of clients covered during the first year of the
associate degree nursing program. Critical thinking skills, nursing
theory, delivery of intravenous therapy, safe dosage calculation,
medication administration and strengthening of assessment skills
will be emphasized. Guided clinical experiences are provided
concurrently with theory.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly NS
81.
NS V82 - LICENSED NURSE REFRESHER COURSE - 5 Units
Prerequisite: current licensure in the state of California as a
registered or licensed vocational nurse; current CPR certification
for health care provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom
from and immunity to communicable diseases; physical
examination demonstrating general good health; and malpractice
insurance
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 7.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare the licensed nurse who has
been away from active nursing to update theory and skills in
preparation for practice as a licensed vocational or registered nurse
in an acute care facility. Theory content will be presented with
clinical practice under supervision of an instructor.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
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NS V83A - NURSING CARE PLANNING WITH OREM'S SELFCARE
DEFICIT THEORY OF NURSING I - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: HS V10 or NS V10 or concurrent enrollment in either
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course presents Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process. Integration of these two
systems to develop an integrated, individualized plan of care for
assigned clients is stressed.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V83B - NURSING CARE PLANNING WITH OREM'S SELFCARE
DEFICIT THEORY OF NURSING II - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: NS V83A
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course presents Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process. Integration of these two
systems to develop an integrated, individualized plan of care for
assigned clients is stressed. Prioritization of nursing interventions,
integration of basic conditioning factors and therapeutic
communication across the lifespan are included.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V84A - SUCCESS IN HIGH-RISK NURSING
COURSES I - 1-2 Units
Hours: 1-2 lecture weekly
This course discusses strategies that promote success in
nursing courses. Methods for improving critical thinking are
identified and practiced. Study and test-taking skills are explored
and developed. Integration of knowledge from theory and clinical
practice is emphasized to prepare for theory exams and clinical
performance.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
NS V84B - SUCCESS IN HIGH-RISK NURSING
COURSES II - 1-2 Units
Hours: 1-2 lecture weekly
This course discusses strategies that promote success in
nursing courses. Methods for improving critical thinking are
identified and practiced. Study and test-taking skills are explored
and developed. Integration of knowledge from theory and clinical
practice is emphasized to prepare for theory exams and clinical
performance. Students will critique their learning experiences and
implement strategies to improve outcomes.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
NS V85 - SUCCESS WORKSHOPS FOR NURSING - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This workshop is designed to assist students in learning and/or
sharpening study and motivational strategies necessary for success
in the nursing program. Strategies include: test-taking, selecting
important ideas from texts and lectures, time and stress
management, study skills, note-making, concept mapping and
critical thinking.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
NS V88 - NURSING SCIENCE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
NS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN NURSING
SCIENCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly NS 89. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN NURSING - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue special projects or
studies. Students are accepted only by written project proposal
prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly NS 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V95 - NURSING SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance;
meet all clinical facility requirements; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings; and approval of ADN director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 60 per unit
In this course, students who are volunteers (unpaid) are
assigned to care for clients in a clinical setting under the
supervision of a registered nurse mentor or preceptor. Students will
have the opportunity to enhance clinical skills, organizational skills,
time management and prioritization as they perform previously
learned skills agreed upon between instructor and student.
Individualized nursing care planning will be enhanced using Orem's
Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing and the nursing process.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in
combination with any other work experience/internship courses.
Formerly NS 95. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
NS V96 - NURSING SCIENCE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance;
meet all clinical facility requirements; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings; and approval of ADN director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 75 per unit
In this course, students who are employed are assigned to care
for clients in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered
nurse mentor or preceptor. Students will have the opportunity to
enhance clinical skills, organizational skills, time management and
prioritization as they perform previously learned skills agreed upon
between instructor and student. Individualized nursing care
planning will be enhanced using Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of
Nursing and the nursing process.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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PARAMEDIC
PM V01 - PARAMEDIC THEORY - 18.5 Units
Prerequisite: ANPH V01 or both ANAT V01 and PHSO V01; current
EMT certification; current CPR certification for health care provider
or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and immunity to
communicable diseases; physical examination demonstrating
general good health; 1000 hours of EMT experience or equivalent;
no visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in
ear lobes; and no acrylic or long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the state of California Emergency
Medical Services Authority may deny licensure to those with
criminal records
Hours: 13.5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on didactic material and related skills
necessary to establish a foundation for subsequent prehospital
assessment and management of patients. Pathophysiology,
pharmacology, principles of intravenous therapy, basic and
advanced life support and electrocardiography are included.
Assessment and appropriate intervention are emphasized. Course
content includes topics related to medical management of trauma
and medical-surgical, pediatric, obstetric, psychiatric, and geriatric
problems. Crisis intervention, communication, medical-legal,
infection control, and ethical issues are discussed.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly PM 1.
PM V02 - PARAMEDIC CLINICAL
LABORATORY - 18.5 Units
Prerequisite: PM V01; current CPR cer tification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the state of California Emergency
Medical Services Authority may deny licensure to those with
criminal records
Hours: 3.5 lecture, 45 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide supervised clinical
application of cognitive knowledge and skills in acute patient care
areas. Opportunities for increasing depth of skill performance and
presentation of more advanced skills are provided. The student is
assigned to a response vehicle with a field preceptor. Under direct
supervision and evaluation of the preceptor, the field experience is
designed to provide the student with direct patient care
responsibilities in providing advanced life support. Each student
must have a minimum of forty advanced life support contacts
during this course. Upon successful completion of this course, the
student is eligible to sit for the licensing examination.
Field trips will be required. Formerly PM V02 & V03.
PM V60A-Z - TOPICS IN PARAMEDIC
STUDIES - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail in the general
paramedic studies course offerings. Examples of topics to be
offered from time to time include, but are not limited to: refresher
for national registry exam, wilderness medicine, cardiac update,
advanced trauma life support, advanced cardiac life support,
pediatric advanced life support.
Field trips may be required.
PM V88 - PARAMEDIC WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: paramedic studies major
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PM V89.
PM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN PARAMEDIC
SERVICES - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units.
PM V95 - PARAMEDIC INTERNSHIP - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance; meet all
clinical facility requirements; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long nails
in clinical setting; and approval of PM director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline; and the state of California
Emergency Medical Services Authority may deny licensure to those
with criminal records
Hours: 60 per unit
This course enables students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience in their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in
combination with any other work experience/internship courses.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
PHILOSOPHY
PHIL V01 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the nature and uses of philosophy;
considers possible sources, nature, and criteria of knowledge;
examines humanity’s place in the universe, including concepts of
the self, the mind, and freedom; and reviews various schools of
philosophical thought as philosophers have sought to understand
knowledge, reality and value.
Formerly Phil 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 2.
PHIL V02 - INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to the nature of ethical
theory, reviews ethical theory as it has developed in the West, and
ponders the problems involved in the continuing quest for a more
nearly adequate ethical theory for contemporary society together
with suggestions for progress toward this goal.
Formerly Phil 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 4.
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PHIL V03A - SURVEY OF WORLD RELIGIONS: EAST - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the religions which have dominated the
East, including an examination of the origins and development and
major themes, beliefs and values of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism,
Confucianism and Zen Buddhism.
Formerly Phil 3A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHIL V03B - SURVEY OF WORLD RELIGIONS:
WEST - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys those living religions which have dominated
the West, namely, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
It examines the origin and development of each religion, identifying
its major themes, beliefs and values, touching upon both common
and contrasting elements.
Formerly Phil 3B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHIL V04 - INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course presents an introduction to the nature and problems
of traditional logical methods. The course routinely requires
students to ask questions, weigh evidence, and draw valid
inferences from various kinds of sources. Course content focuses
on informal logic (general structure of arguments and common
fallacies), inductive logic (generalizations, analogies, and scientific
method), and deductive logic (syllogisms and truth tables).
Formerly Phil 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 6.
PHIL V05 - CRITICAL THINKING AND ANALYTIC
WRITING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Survey of and practice in reasoning, including analysis, critical
reasoning, and synthesis, induction and deduction, and
identification of assumptions and perspectives. Emphasis is on
both oral and written analysis and argumentation of issues
involving fact, belief and value, and on common fallacies of
thought, logic, and language. Students will develop the basics of
critical reading, analytic writing and the relation of writing to critical
thinking beyond the level achieved in English Composition: Level I.
Formerly Phil 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHIL V06A - GREAT PHILOSOPHERS OF THE
WEST I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an introduction to philosophy from a
historical perspective. Focus is placed on the ideas which have had
a dominant impact on Western civilization, including their logical
development and their influence on contemporary society. The
course surveys the period from the birth of science and philosophy
through the Middle Ages, with special emphasis on Socrates, Plato,
and Aristotle.
Formerly Phil 6A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 8 or CAN
PHIL SEQ A [with PHIL V06B].
PHIL V06B - GREAT PHILOSOPHERS OF THE
WEST II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an introduction to philosophy from a
historical perspective. Focus is placed on the ideas which have had
a dominant impact on Western civilization, including their logical
development and their influence on contemporary society. The
course surveys the period from the birth of the modern mind and
the rise of science in the Renaissance and continues to the present
day, with special emphasis on the schools of rationalism,
empiricism, critical philosophy, and existentialism.
Formerly Phil 6B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 10 or
CAN PHIL SEQ A [with PHIL V06A].
PHIL V88 - PHILOSOPHY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
PHIL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN PHILOSOPHY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Phil
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
PHIL V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
PHILOSOPHY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Phil 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT V01 - BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a fast-paced introductory course in photography which
assumes little or no previous knowledge of the camera or the photo
lab. It stresses learning through practical experience. Students will
learn to properly expose, develop and print their own photos as well
as the artistic merit of photography.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Photo 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN ART 18.
PHOT V02 - BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DIGITAL
TECHNIQUES - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides a fast-paced introduction to photography,
using 35mm analog or digital cameras. No prior knowledge of the
operation of the camera, computer, or support systems operation is
required. Topics include: operation of the camera; artistic
compositions; computer operation; scanning techniques; file
compression and formatting; use of related software (i.e. Adobe
Photoshop); and printing techniques. New innovations in
photography and digital technology will be presented as they are
developed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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PHOT V03 - INTRODUCTION TO 35MM SLIDE
PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This introductory photography course is a critique of student
projects; no darkroom techniques are required. The course is
designed to provide basic instruction in the proper operation of the
35mm SLR camera with manual and/or automatic functions,
camera accessories, proper exposure of color transparency (slide)
film, color theory and proper camera care. Projects are designed to
familiarize the students with camera techniques and artistic
composition that will enhance their ability to create good and/or
outstanding photographs under various environmental conditions.
This course will also introduce students to some photographers and
their work that have been a major influence on artistic and societal
issues.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
PHOT V04A - INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V01 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An extension of the techniques learned in beginning photography,
with an in-depth study of control and analysis of light and its use
and application in studio and commercial photography.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
4A. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V04B - INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V04A
Recommended preparation: PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An extension of the techniques learned in the first level of
intermediate photography with emphasis on photographic art.
Further study in creative photography. Projects are designed to
promote individual discoveries and solutions to problems in the
aesthetics of photography.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
4B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHOT V06A - INTRODUCTION TO COLOR
PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V01 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the principles of color
photography and to color lab work. Emphasis is on the art and
techniques applied to color films, the color camera and the
techniques of color printing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
6A. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V06B - INTRODUCTION TO COLOR
PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V06A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Continuing instruction and experience in color photography and
color laboratory techniques. Greater emphasis on the artistic merit
of color photography and upon portfolio development merit.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
6B. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V07 - HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of the history of photography from 1839
to the present. Emphasis of the survey will be placed on the 20th
century to understand how the forces of photography's historical
context, technological innovation, and creative spirit have worked
together to create a body of photographic images that have
profoundly influenced our culture and our sense of ourselves.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHOT V08 - PRINCIPLES OF PORTRAIT
PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V04A or equivalent
Recommended preparation: PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Provides for advanced experience in formal and informal studio
portraiture—black and white and color. Introduces student to
advanced studio techniques, lighting, posing and composition. A
career-oriented course.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
8. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V09A - APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V04A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the professional to refine conceptual and
interpretive photographic skills. Will provide continued study of
portraiture and illustration in the commercial field.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
9A. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V09B - APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V09A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students will plan, shoot, develop and print a series of
photographs of their specific photographic major. They will
complete a minimum of eight - 11x14 prints for their portfolio.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
9B. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V30 - PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY PRACTICUM -1.5 Units
Corequisite: PHOT V01 or previous practical experience
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Survey of the principles of photojournalism. Students will work
as photographers for the college newspaper. The course stresses
learning through practical experience.
Field trips may be required. PHOTO V30/JOUR V30 may be taken
in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Same as JOUR V30.
PHOT V73 - DIGITAL IMAGING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V11A and ART V12A and PHOT
V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Using a Macintosh environment, this course teaches students to
use a digital camera and scan, manipulate and enhance digital
images for graphic reproduction using Adobe Photoshop. This
course emphasizes digital image problem solving.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. PHOT V73/ART
V73 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly Photo 73. Same as ART V73. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
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PHOT V88 - PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
PHOT V89 - WORKSHOPS IN PHOTOGRAPHY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Photo 89. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
PHOTOGRAPHY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Photo 90.
Transfer credit: CSU.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AQUATICS
PE V01 - SWIMMING FOR THE
NONSWIMMER - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: unable to swim 20 yards continuously
on stomach and 20 yards continuously on back
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Introduction, instruction, conditioning and practice of the basic
fundamental elements of swimming skills and safety practices.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 1. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V02 - SWIMMING: BEGINNING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: 20 yards continuous swim on stomach
and 20 yards continuous swim on back
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To instruct the student in four basic strokes; to develop the
ability to survive in deep water; and to develop cardiovascular
endurance.
PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V03 - SWIMMING: INTERMEDIATE - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To perfect the five basic strokes in swimming; to expand the
knowledge and use of survival techniques and safety; and to
develop cardiovascular endurance.
PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 3. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V04 - ADVANCED SWIMMING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To perfect five basic strokes to demonstration level; to develop
six additional strokes; to develop water safety techniques; and to
maintain a high level of cardiovascular endurance.
Field trips may be required. PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 4. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V06 - SWIMMING FOR CONDITIONING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or demonstrated swimming
proficiency
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to instruct students to withstand a
systematic, vigorous training schedule which will result in the
development and maintenance of vital processes required for
physical fitness. Endurance training and stroke proficiency will be
stressed.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 6. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V07 - LAP SWIMMING - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to meet the specific need of extended
practice in the water medium by those students who have become
proficient in stroke and are unable to reach their goals with our
present course offerings.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 7. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V09 - WATER POLO - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V02 or equivalent swimming skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To instruct students in the philosophy and strategy of water polo,
beginning with the fundamentals of the game and progressing to
team play - both offense and defense.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 9. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V10 - SPRINGBOARD DIVING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V02
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to develop springboard diving skills.
Instruction will include dives from the five competitive groups
utilizing the four competitive positions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 10. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V12 - WATER AEROBICS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
An exercise program of aerobic conditioning and muscular
endurance performed in shallow water. This low impact workout
uses the resistance of water to improve the physical condition of
students of all ages and fitness levels.
PE V12 & V47 may be taken in any combination for a maximum
of 4 times. Formerly PE 12. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
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PE V14 - DEEP WATER RUNNING AND
CONDITIONING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: comfort in deep water
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
An exercise program of aerobic conditioning and strength training
in deep water that is designed to improve the level of fitness of
students of all ages. This course is well-suited for those who wish
to experience a non-weight bearing workout for an alternative cross-
training regimen for a safe mode of exercise for rehabilitation of
injuries either chronic or acute.
PE V14, V15, V36 & V37 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V15 - POWER WATER WALKING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide low impact exercise and
fitness training for the general student population. All work will be
done in waist-to-chest-deep water with no swimming ability
required. Emphasis will be placed on cardiovascular conditioning,
muscle tone and stress relief. The course is designed to
accommodate all levels of physical fitness.
PE V14, V15, V36 & V37 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V17 - LIFEGUARD TRAINING - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or equivalent skills
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 laboratory weekly
Instruction and practice in American Red Cross Lifeguard
Training and Conditioning. Emphasis is placed on personal safety,
elementary forms of rescue, the swimming rescue, CPR, and
standard first aid. American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard
Training available upon successful completion of the course.
Students must be at least 15 years old at the start of the semester
to qualify for the ARC certificate.
Field trips may be required. Formerly PE 17. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN KINE/PE 12.
PE V18 - WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PE V03 or ability to pass swim test of strokes to
intermediate level
Recommended preparation: PE V17
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides the student with the theory and practical
techniques needed to become a water safety instructor. At the
successful completion of the course, the student is eligible for
certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor with
authorization to teach swimming classes. Student must be at least
17 years old at the start of the semester to qualify for the ARC
certificate.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 18. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN KINE/PE 10.
PE V20 - PROFESSIONAL AQUATIC TRAINING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or equivalent swimming skills
Hours: 1.5 lecture, 4.5 laboratory weekly
Instruction and practice in American Red Cross Lifeguard
Training and Water Safety Instruction. Emphasis will be placed on
personal safety, rescue recognition and execution, and the theory
and practical techniques needed for aquatic instruction. American
Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training and/or Water Safety
Instructor will be available upon successful completion of this
course. Students must be at least 15 years old in order to receive
lifeguard certification, and 17 years old to receive Water Safety
Instructor certification.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V21 - SCUBA DIVING: BEGINNING - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ability to pass swim test including underwater
swimming recovering 10 lb. weight; medical history required of all
students; parental release if under 18 years old
Corequisite: PE V21L
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
A basic course in skin and SCUBA diving that will develop the
necessary knowledge and skills for safe diving in Southern
California. The course will emphasize the marine environment,
equipment selection and maintenance, diving physics and
physiology, and accident prevention. NAUI SCUBA diver
certification available to students who qualify at the successful
completion of both the lecture and laboratory sections of this
course.
Field trips may be required. PE V21 & V22 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 21. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V21L - SCUBA DIVING LABORATORY:
BEGINNING - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PE V21
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
A basic laboratory course in skin and SCUBA diving that will
develop the necessary knowledge and skills for safe diving in
Southern California. Equipment and transportation for off-campus
lab sessions must be furnished by the student. Mask, snorkel, and
fins required after third lesson. NAUI SCUBA Diver Certification
available to students' who qualify at the successful completion of
both the lecture and laboratory sections of this course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 21L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V22 - SCUBA DIVING: INTERMEDIATE/
ADVANCED - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PE V21-V21L or SCUBA diver certification
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to upgrade the SCUBA diving skills and
safety knowledge of student divers in the Southern California area.
The course will present diving specialty topics including: the
physics and physiology of diving; diving medicine; techniques of
locating, catching, and preserving game which is available along
the California coast; dive planning; SCUBA life saving; etc. NAUI
Specialty Diving Certifications available. This course is also
available as a reentry program for divers who have a SCUBA diver
certification but have not participated recently in California coastal
diving and wish to do so. This course fulfills the requirements for
the NAUI refresher course. Students are expected to provide their
own SCUBA equipment for field trips. Advanced SCUBA
certification available to students who qualify upon successful
completion of the course.
Field trips will be required. PE V21 & V22 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 22. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V26 - NAUI TRAINING ASSISTANT - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: PE V22 or advanced SCUBA certification
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare the student to be able to
assist with dive training, such as: escort diver trainees on the
surface and during underwater tours. The course also trains the
student to be a Safety Diver and Lifesaver in open water situations
dealing specifically with beginning SCUBA students. Students are
expected to provide their own SCUBA equipment as required for
field trips. NAUI Training Assistant Certification available to
students who qualify upon successful completion of the course.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 26. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
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PE V27 - NAUI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: PE V26 or equivalent certification
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to test individuals in fundamental water
skills and introduce them to diving instruction basics before
authorizing them to assist active-status NAUI Instructors in the
conduct of diving training. NAUI Assistant Instructor certification is
a highly recommended step in the progression to NAUI Instructor.
The Assistant Instructor must renew certification annually.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 27. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V28 - NAUI DIVEMASTER - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: PE V26 or equivalent certification
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to train experienced and knowledgeable
divers to organize and conduct safe and enjoyable open water dives
for certified divers. The NAUI Divemaster rating is the highest NAUI
leadership-level certification with the exception of instructor. NAUI
Divemaster certification is a highly recommended step in the
progression to NAUI Instructor. The Divemaster must renew
certification annually.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 28. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V29 - NAUI INSTRUCTOR PREPARATORY
COURSE (PREP) - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: PE V27 or PE V28 or equivalent certification
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
The course includes both instruction and evaluation. Students
receive the information needed to prepare for NAUI Instructor
training and are given knowledge, water skill, and other
performance evaluation and critiques, to ensure that they are aware
of their own state of preparedness for entering such training. NAUI
Assistant Instructors and Divemasters planning to attend an
Instructor Training Course (ITC) are encouraged to complete a
PREP course. Following the completion of the PREP, the student
will receive a written summary of staff recommendations regarding
readiness for instructor training. It is the responsibility of the
individual student to use this and other knowledge gained in
preparing to enter an ITC.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 29. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V30 - SCUBA: SPORT DIVING - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: basic certification card for SCUBA diving
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the diver who would like more
exposure to the activity of sport diving in a controlled environment.
The course will introduce the diver to a variety of diving activities.
This course is for divers who: desire additional training; and/or
desire a diving orientation program for the Channel Islands; and do
not have, but wish to obtain, a specialty NAUI certification.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES/SPORTS
PE V31 - SELF-DEFENSE AND ASSAULT
PREVENTION - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Lecture and demonstration of practical self-defense, community
safety, and assault prevention. The course emphasizes methods
and techniques of defense against weapon assault.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 31.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V32 - AIKIDO - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Aikido is a powerful martial art developed in Japan by Morihei
Veshiba. Through the study of principles and theory of ancient
fighting methods, Veshiba was able to develop a method of non-
resistive and noncompetitive technique. The practice of Aikido
includes warm-up and flexibility exercises, practical combative and
defensible techniques combined with an appreciation for formal
etiquette. Students will develop a greater understanding of the
relationship between mind, body and spirit that will help them deal
with both physical and mental conflict in a more positive way.
Field trips may be required. PE V32/CJ V11 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 32. Same as
CJ V11. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V33 - DEFENSIVE TACTICS: JU JUTSU - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This is a self-defense course for the peace officer and civilian.
The simplest, most effective methods for neutralizing and
controlling attackers/suspects are taught. Ju Jutsu techniques not
requiring upper body strength are the focal point of the course.
Field trips may be required. PE V33, V34/CJ V12A, V12B may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE
33. Same as CJ V12A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V34 - INTERMEDIATE JU JUTSU - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CJ V12A or PE V33
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This is an advanced self-defense course for people desiring to
develop intermediate skills in Ju Jutsu.
Field trips may be required. PE V33, V34/CJ V12A, V12B may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE
34. Same as CJ V12B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V35 - KARATE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Introduction to karate, a striking martial art form. Students will
learn basic stances, blocks, punches, strikes, kicks and will be
introduced to sparring. Students will learn strategies and tactics for
self-defense as well as sport karate.
Field trips may be required. PE V35 & V39 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V36 - WALKING TO RESTORE FITNESS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
A course designed to provide exercise and fitness training for the
sedentary student population. Emphasis on cardiovascular
conditioning and muscle tone. Individualized; meets most
rehabilitation needs. Designed to prepare students for more
strenuous physical activity.
Field trips may be required. PE V14, V15, V36 & V37 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE
36. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor
PE V37 - RUNNING FOR FITNESS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
An exercise program of relaxed running that will improve the
level of fitness of nearly everyone at any age level.
PE V14, V15, V36 & V37 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 37. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
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PE V38 - TRIATHLON CONDITIONING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to swim 500 yards in less than
12 minutes and run 2 miles in less than 18 minutes
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To understand swimming, running, and bicycling techniques,
strategies, and safety. A special emphasis will be on improving
running, swimming and bike fitness for triathlon competition.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 38.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V39 - INTERMEDIATE KARATE - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: PE V35 or 3 months of formal karate training
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Advanced skills in karate designed for karate students who want
to improve beyond basic karate skills.
Field trips may be required. PE V35 & V39 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V40 - CONDITIONING: CIRCUIT TRAINING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Circuit training is a system of exercise designed in a particular
sequence to meet a fitness goal. Students move from exercise
station to station completing the circuit in a specific amount of
time. A variety of circuits are used throughout the semester to meet
a variety of fitness goals. Limited lecture/discussion on strength
development, flexibility maintenance, body composition, weight
loss, diet/cholesterol, heart disease risk factors and other
parameters of fitness.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 40.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V41 - WEIGHT TRAINING AND
CONDITIONING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
A course designed to increase the understanding of the
principles of muscular fitness and to develop and maintain a high
level of muscular fitness, muscle strength and endurance and
flexibility. Participation in this course will improve body form and
function through conditioning exercises and increase muscular
strength, endurance and flexibility using the principles of resistive
hyperkinetic exercises. Emphasis will be placed on the utilization of
the overload principle and its relationship to muscle fitness.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 41.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V42 - POWER BODY BUILDING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
A weight training and conditioning course designed to build
strength, power, and bulk necessary for athletic competition.
Exercise will center on the development of upper body strength,
rehabilitation and strengthening of knee joints, and power lifting for
lower body. Emphasis will be placed on power lifting. The
conditioning phase will emphasize the development of agility,
quickness, coordination, balance and speed through the
implementation of competitive drills and routines.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 42.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V43 - AEROBIC AND STRENGTH TRAINING: CROSSTRAINING
FOR FITNESS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
Designed to meet the need for cardiorespiratory and strength
fitness in adults of all ages. Various modes of cardiorespiratory
(aerobic) exercises are emphasized in support of the cross-training
concept. Resistance training using fixed weight of moderate to high
intensity is used to develop muscular strength in all major muscle
groups. Flexibility training is also emphasized to enhance skeletal
range of motion. Information on exercise methods and principles,
the physiology of the human body, fitness evaluation
methodologies, and nutrition education are included in lecture.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
Formerly PE 43. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
PE V44 - TAEKWONDO - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to Taekwondo, a defensive form of
martial arts. Students will learn the basic blocks, strikes, kicks,
and weapon self-defense techniques. Students will learn strategies
and techniques of self-defense.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V45 - BICYCLE CONDITIONING: SPINNING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to meet the needs for cardiorespiratory
and lower body strength and fitness for students of all ages.
Resistance training using different modes of bicycle resistance
training and varying degrees of intensity are used through the
course. Pre-exercise and post-exercise stretching, warm-up and
cool-down techniques will also be included as part of the
experience.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V46 - CONDITIONING FOR WOMEN - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Designed to improve general condition, feeling, and appearance
of the body, including an understanding of the principles and
effects of different types of exercise: weight lifting, vigorous
exercise, circuits, and jogging and/or wogging (fast walking) for
cardiovascular efficiency.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 46.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V47 - AEROBIC CONDITIONING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Instruction and supervised training in exercises which target
blood circulation, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and
coordination. The emphasis is on the achievement of improved
cardiovascular fitness through a variety of exercise using musical,
rhythmic accompaniment. Jogging and walking may also be
included. Assistance in the development of individualized exercise
programs is also included.
PE V47 & V12 may be taken in any combination for a maximum
of 4 times. Formerly PE 47. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V48 - STEP AEROBICS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Instruction and supervised practice of step aerobics. The
emphasis is on the achievement and maintenance of cardiovascular
conditioning while also improving other areas of physical fitness.
An adjustable step platform is used so that the class can
accommodate students with different fitness levels.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 48.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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PE V49 - AEROBIC KICKBOXING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Instruction and supervised practice in aerobic boxing and
kickboxing exercises performed to music. Aerobic kickboxing will
improve fitness levels by increasing flexibility, muscle strength and
endurance, coordination, balance, and cardiovascular endurance.
Students will also learn some martial arts skills.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V50 - MOTORIZED CARDIOVASCULAR
TRAINING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of the basic concepts of motorized
cardiovascular training. Safety concepts of cardiovascular training,
equipment used and testing procedures are covered in the course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V51 - BADMINTON - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Instruction for beginning players in the fundamentals of
badminton with emphasis on doubles and singles play.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 21.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V52 - BOWLING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to help the student develop skills,
including rules, etiquette, safety and techniques of the game of
bowling. Class is conducted off campus. Students must provide
their own transportation.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 52. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V53 - GOLF - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills of the
game of golf. The mental side of play, the short game skills and
understanding application of the rules of golf will be reviewed.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 53. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PE V54 - BALANCE AND BEYOND - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course introduces yoga techniques and pilates exercises for
the beginning student. Strength training with hand weights and
bands will also be used. The focus will be to improve balance skills
as well as improving strength and flexibility.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V55 - LIFE FITNESS - 1-2 Units
Hours: 2-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance,
strength and flexibility utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. The
course is designed to develop and encourage positive attitudes and
habits with regard to fitness. The course emphasizes the
development of specific muscle groups through the use of circuit
activities, weight training and a flexibility components.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V56 - TENNIS: BEGINNING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Development of basic skills of tennis including basic strategy,
rules and techniques of playing tennis.
Field trips may be required. PE V56, V57 & V58 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 56.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V57 - TENNIS: INTERMEDIATE - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: PE V56 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course will provide an introduction to intermediate
techniques of tennis. Special emphasis will be placed on the
serves, volleys, ground strokes, overheads, and lobs, including
advanced strategies of singles and doubles.
Field trips may be required. PE V56, V57 & V58 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 57.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V58 - TENNIS: ADVANCED - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: PE V57 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Advanced techniques and theory of playing tennis including
strategy of tournament playing.
Field trips may be required. PE V56, V57 & V58 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 58.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V59 - TRACK AND FIELD - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Instruction and practice of track and field. Fundamentals include
techniques, strategies, and rules pertaining to all aspects of track
and field.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 59.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V60 - YOGA FUNDAMENTALS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course introduces yoga techniques for the beginning student
while challenging students familiar with yoga with more advanced
skills. Yoga means “union.” This course will emphasize the
integration and harmonization of the mind, body and spirit through
Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga is a form that emphasizes asanas
(postures) and incorporates pranayama (breath control). Students
will improve physical strength and muscular endurance, increase
circulation, and improve flexibility and balance. They will also learn
to quiet the mind, improve concentration and focus, and reduce
stress.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
TEAM SPORTS
PE V61 - VOLLEYBALL: BEGINNING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Development of basic skills of volleyball including basic strategy,
rules and techniques of playing volleyball.
Field trips may be required. PE V61, V62, V63 & V65 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE
61. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V62 - VOLLEYBALL: INTERMEDIATE - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V61 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Students will be introduced to the advanced techniques of
overhand serve, blockings and power spiking. Continuing
development of proper techniques is emphasized.
Field trips may be required. PE V61, V62, V63 & V65 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE
62. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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PE V63 - VOLLEYBALL: ADVANCED - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V62 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Students will continue developing proficiency of the advanced
techniques and strategies of power volleyball.
Field trips may be required. PE V61, V62, V63 & V65 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE
63. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V64 - SOFTBALL - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Fundamentals of softball with emphasis on skills, rules and
strategy. Competitive experience offered through class competition.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 64.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V65 - BEACH VOLLEYBALL - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V61 or intermediate volleyball skill
level
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Introduction to the game of beach volleyball. This course
emphasizes the acquisition of beach volleyball skills and fitness.
Field trips will be required. PE V61, V62, V63 & V65 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V67 - SOCCER - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Development of skills in playing soccer, including rules,
techniques, and strategy.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 67.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V68 - DANCE PERFORMANCE FOR ATHLETIC
EVENTS - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
A course designed to provide an opportunity to learn, understand
and practice the skills necessary for public performance at a sports
event. This course requires public performances.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly DANC V20.
PE V69 - FOOTBALL - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Football theory and application of that theory concerning the
game of football will be taught through practice, study, and testing
of techniques, mechanics, drills, video analysis and rules.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 69.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V70 - BASKETBALL - 1-2 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
To introduce the fundamentals of basketball; to teach the
techniques, rules, and skills of basketball. To transfer the skills of
basketball to a game-playing situation. Also an emphasis on
shooting, passing, and dribbling.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 70.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V71 - BASEBALL - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the fundamental skills of baseball.
The pitching, defense and hitting skills will be covered. The mental
part of the game and an understanding for the rules of the game
will be applied.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 71.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
PE V76 - INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of baseball. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate baseball.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 76. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V78 - INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL: MEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of basketball. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate basketball.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 78. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V79 - INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL:
WOMEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of basketball. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate basketball.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 79. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V80 - INTERCOLLEGIATE CROSS-COUNTRY:
MEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of cross-country running. This course is
designed to provide training for competition in intercollegiate cross-
country.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 80. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V81 - INTERCOLLEGIATE CROSS-COUNTRY:
WOMEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of cross-country running. This course is
designed to provide training for competition in intercollegiate cross-
country.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 81. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V82 - INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOTBALL - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of football. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate football.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 82. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V83 - INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING AND DIVING:
MEN - 1-3 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of swimming and diving. This course is
designed to provide training for competition in intercollegiate
swimming.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE V88. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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PE V84 - INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of golf. This course is designed to provide
training for competition in intercollegiate golf.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 84. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V85 - INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER: WOMEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of soccer. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate women's soccer.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 85. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V86 - INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AND FIELD:
WOMEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of track and field. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate track and field.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE V95. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V87 - INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL:
WOMEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of fast pitch softball. This course is
designed to provide training for competition in intercollegiate
women's softball.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 87. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V91 - INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING AND DIVING:
WOMEN - 1-3 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of swimming and diving. This course is
designed to provide training for competition in intercollegiate
swimming.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 91. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V92 - INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS: MEN -1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of men's tennis. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate men's tennis.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 92. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V93 - INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS: WOMEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of women's tennis. This course is designed
to provide training for competition in intercollegiate tennis.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 93. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V94 - INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AND FIELD:
MEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of track and field for men. This course is
designed to provide training for competition in intercollegiate men’s
track and field.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 94. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V97 - INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL:
WOMEN - 1-3 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of volleyball. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate volleyball.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 97. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V98 - INTERCOLLEGIATE WATER POLO:
MEN - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of water polo. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate water polo.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 98. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V99 - INTERCOLLEGIATE WATER POLO:
WOMEN -1-3 Units
Prerequisite: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 2.5-9 laboratory weekly
Theory and practice in water polo. This course is designed to
provide training for competition in intercollegiate water polo.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly PE 99. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
SPECIALIZED
PE V88 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
PE V89 - WORKSHOPS IN PHYSICAL
EDUCATION - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the specific needs of the college and
community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
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PE V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN PHYSICAL
EDUCATION - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in furthering
their skills and knowledge in physical education on an independent
study basis. Assignments may include: performance, library,
laboratory, and field work. Students are accepted only by a
written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly PE 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
PE V95 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This physical education internship course offers students who
are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see
counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
PE V96 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This physical education internship course offers students who
are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see
counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHSC V01 - CONCEPTS IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V02 or 1 year high school geometry with grade
of C or better; and MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This is an introductory course in physical science. It will focus
on principles, laws and concepts in physical science related to
physics and chemistry. Students will experience hands-on science,
focusing their efforts on modeling the processes involved in scientific
reasoning and experimentation—questioning; forming a hypothesis;
testing a hypothesis through experimentation. The course
will reflect current knowledge about science teaching and concept
development. The laboratory includes an introduction to microcomputer-
based data acquisition using probes and sensors connected
to physics and chemistry apparatus. These activities are closely
sequenced with the coursework. Students will investigate motion,
forces, energy, heat and temperature, momentum, electricity, magnetism,
light and spectra, acids and alkalis, reactions and rate, and
radioactivity.
Formerly PhySci 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PHYSICS
PHYS V01 - ELEMENTARY PHYSICS - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH V11B or 1 year of high school
beginning algebra; and MATH V02 or 1 year of high school
geometry with grades of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V05
Hours: 4 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is the study of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity,
modern physics, and light. The laboratory portion of the course
involves experiments in mechanics, wave motion, sound, electricity,
magnetism, optics, and radioactivity.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Phys 1-1L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PHYS V02A - GENERAL PHYSICS I - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics (advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Corequisite: PHYS V02AL
Recommended preparation: MATH V20; and PHSC V01 or PHYS
V01 or high school physics
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes demonstration lectures, daily assignment of
problems in the areas of mechanics and properties of matter, wave
motion and sound, fluids, and heat and temperature.
Formerly Phys 2A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PHYS 2 [with PHYS V02AL] or CAN PHYS
SEQ A [with PHYS V02AL+V02B+V02BL].
PHYS V02AL - GENERAL PHYSICS I LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PHYS V02A
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This is a laboratory course in mechanics, wave motion,
properties of matter, heat, and temperature. Students will be
introduced to state-of-the-art computer-based data gathering and
processing techniques including spreadsheet analysis.
Formerly Phys 2AL. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PHYS 2 [with PHYS V02A] or CAN PHYS SEQ
A [with PHYS V02A+V02B+ V02BL].
PHYS V02B - GENERAL PHYSICS II - 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS V02A-V02AL with grades of C or better
Corequisite: PHYS V02BL
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes demonstration lectures and daily
assignment of problems in the areas of electricity and magnetism,
light, and modern physics.
Formerly Phys 2B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PHYS 4 [with PHYS V02BL] or CAN PHYS
SEQ A [with PHYS V02A+V02AL+V02BL].
PHYS V02BL - GENERAL PHYSICS II LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PHYS V02B
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This is a laboratory course in electricity, magnetism, optics,
atomic and nuclear physics.
Formerly Phys 2BL. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PHYS 4 [with PHYS V02B] or CAN PHYS SEQ
A [with PHYS V02A+V02AL+ V02B].
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PHYS V03A - GENERAL PHYSICS I:
CALCULUS-BASED - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21A or MATH V46A with grade of C or better or
concurrent enrollment
Corequisite: PHYS V03AL
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes assignments of problems in the areas of
mechanics and properties of matter, wave motion and sound, and
heat and temperature.
Formerly Phys 3A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PHYS V03AL - GENERAL PHYSICS I LABORATORY:
CALCULUS-BASED - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PHYS V03A
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This is a laboratory course in mechanics, wave motion and
sound, properties of matter, heat, and temperature.
Formerly Phys 3AL. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PHYS V03B - GENERAL PHYSICS II:
CALCULUS-BASED - 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS V03A-V03AL with grades of C or better
Corequisite: PHYS V03BL
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes demonstration lectures and daily
assignments of problems in the areas of electricity, magnetism,
optics, atomic and nuclear physics and modern physics.
Formerly Phys 3B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PHYS V03BL - GENERAL PHYSICS II LABORATORY:
CALCULUS-BASED - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PHYS V03B
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This is a laboratory course in electricity, magnetism, optics,
atomic and nuclear physics, and modern physics.
Formerly Phys 3BL. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor.
PHYS V04 - MECHANICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS V01 or high school physics with grade of C or
better; and MATH V21A with grade of C or better
Corequisite: PHYS V04L
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes demonstration lectures and problems in the
fundamentals of mechanics and properties of matter, with problems
in forces, motion and energy.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Phys 4. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN PHYS 8 [with
PHYS V04L] or CAN PHYS SEQ B [with PHYS V04L+V05+
V05L+ V06+V06L].
PHYS V04L - MECHANICS LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PHYS V04
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
A computer-based course of laboratory experiments in
mechanics. Computers are interfaced with equipment for rapid data
gathering and processing. Spreadsheets are used for data analysis.
Formerly Phys 4L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PHYS 8 [with PHYS V04] or CAN PHYS SEQ B
[with PHYS V04+V05+V05L+ V06+V06L].
PHYS V05 - ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM - 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS V04-V04L with grades of C or better; and MATH
V21B with grade of C or better
Corequisite: PHYS V05L
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
In this course there will be demonstration lectures and problems
in the fundamentals of electricity, including fields, circuits,
magnetism and waves.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Phys 5. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN PHYS 12 [with
PHYS V05L] or CAN PHYS SEQ B [with PHYS V04+V04L+
V05L+ V06+V06L].
PHYS V05L - ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PHYS V05
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes laboratory investigations in electricity,
analog and digital circuits, and electromagnetism. It also includes
computer-based simulations and spreadsheet analysis.
Formerly Phys 5L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PHYS 12 [with PHYS V05] or CAN PHYS SEQ
B [with PHYS V04+V04L+V05+ V06+V06L].
PHYS V06 - OPTICS, HEAT AND MODERN
PHYSICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS V04-V04L with grades of C or better; and MATH
V21C with grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
Corequisite: PHYS V06L
Recommended preparation: PHYS V05-V05L
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes demonstration lectures and problems in the
fundamentals of physical optics, heat, atomic and nuclear physics,
relativity and quantum mechanics, with problems in flow and wave
phenomena.
Formerly Phys 6. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PHYS 14 [with PHYS V06L] or CAN PHYS
SEQ B [with PHYS V04+V04L+V05+V05L+V06L].
PHYS V06L - OPTICS, HEAT AND MODERN PHYSICS
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PHYS V06
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes laboratory experiments in laser optics, heat,
spectroscopy, atomic and nuclear physics.
Formerly Phys 6L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PHYS 14 [with PHYS V06] or CAN PHYS SEQ
B [with PHYS V04+V04L+V05+ V05L+V06].
PHYS V88 - PHYSICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
PHYS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN PHYSICS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Phys 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
194 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
PHYS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN PHYSICS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Phys 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
PHYSIOLOGY
PHSO V01 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN
PHYSIOLOGY - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ANAT V01 or concurrent enrollment; and CHEM V20V20L
or CHEM V30-V30L or 1 year of high school chemistry with
grades of C or better
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V04; and CHEM
V01A-V01AL or CHEM V21-V21L
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course presents a survey of the functional relationships
between major organ systems, tissues and cells within the human
body. A heavy emphasis on the biochemistry of major physiological
mechanisms will lead to an understanding of the interactions
between tissues that contribute to overall homeostasis in the
human body. Laboratory exercises emphasize the development of
both laboratory skills pertinent to physiology as well as an
understanding of the nature and significance of a variety of
physiological parameters which will be measured in the lab
(including ECG, respiratory measurements, electromyogram, pH
and buffers, enzyme activity, and others). ANSI Z87.1 safety
glasses and gloves are required.
Formerly Physio 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN BIOL 12 or CAN BIOL SEQ B [with ANAT
V01].
PHSO V01S - HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY STUDY
SESSION - .5-1 Units
Corequisite: PHSO V01
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course will give students opportunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Methods of taking notes and studying will be considered. The
course will enable students to better comprehend course material
and thus improve performance in the course.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLS V01 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the main characteristics, principles,
structures, processes, and procedures, and the historical
background of the American system of government at the national,
California state, and local levels.
Formerly PolSci 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GOVT 2.
POLS V01S - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT STUDY
SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: POLS V01
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to supplement and is to be taken
concurrently with American Government. The course will give
students an opportunity to review and discuss material covered in
lecture and in reading assignments and will assist students in
developing learning skills in note taking, reading, paper writing, and
use of the library and other learning resources. The course will
enable students to better comprehend and respond to the course
material and thus improve performance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly PolSci 1S. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
POLS V02 - COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course compares the origins and development of selected
governments of the world, including their constitutional principles,
political ideologies, institutions, parties, and social policies.
Formerly PolSci 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
POLS V03 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL
SCIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces students to the field of political science,
focusing on the interaction between political ideologies,
international relations and American history and institutions.
Constitutional principles--especially the evolution of relations
between national, state, and local governments--will be analyzed as
they have developed historically and with reference to America’s
changing role in world affairs. Concepts of law, justice, democracy,
liberty, social welfare, and national security will be discussed as
they relate to American history and institutions. The course
includes a study of the California constitution and California
institutions in a changing global environment.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
POLS V04 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL
THEORY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course traces the development of key concepts in political
theory, such as justice, democracy, liberty, equality and order over
the course of Western history. Beginning with Plato and Aristotle,
the course traces the evolution of key political concepts through a
series of thinkers, including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau
and Madison. The course also introduces students to some
contemporary authors, including feminist and environmental
thinkers.
Field trips may be required. Formerly PolSci 6. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
POLS V05 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an inquiry into the field of international
relations where nations interact officially and unofficially in a
condition of war, peace and change. Emphasis will be placed on the
universal competition for power, crisis management, war, peace,
arms control, disarmament and the various endeavors intended to
bring about world peace and cooperation.
Formerly PolSci 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -195
POLS V08 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: POLS V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the
principles and trends in public administration. The course will cover
the decision-making process in public sector organizations. Several
recent public policy decisions will also be analyzed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly PolSci 8. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
POLS V09 - UNITED STATES - MEXICO
RELATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course examines a series of bilateral issues relating to the
United States and Mexico, including economic integration
(especially NAFTA), immigration, naturalization, the environment,
human rights, crime and drugs. Diverse approaches to solve these
problems are explored, including domestic policy changes in the
two countries as well as bilateral cooperation in resolving trade,
environmental, labor, and other issues. The implications of these
issues for the political systems of both countries will also be
explored.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
POLS V10 - THE UNITED NATIONS AND WORLD
AFFAIRS - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: POLS V01 or POLS V03
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course analyzes the role of international organizations and
their role in world affairs. Focusing on the role of the United
Nations, the course examines the history of attempts by
international organizations to mediate conflicts between nation-
states. The role of the United Nations as a standard-setter for
international human rights and collective security is examined in
detail. Theoretical models of international relations, such as
liberalism and realism, are examined as a way to interpret how
international organizations actually operate in world affairs.
Students will participate in Model United Nations conferences as
part of the laboratory section of this course.
Field trips will be required. Formerly POLS V06 & V07. Transfer
credit: CSU.
POLS V11 - GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF
MEXICO - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course examines contemporary Mexican politics within an
historical context. Different interpretations are contrasted to explain
Mexico's historical and political development, especially the
Mexican revolution and its aftermath. The nature of Mexican
political institutions, economic policies, and current U.S.-Mexico
relations will be examined from different perspectives.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
POLS V14 - GLOBAL STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine the contemporary political, economic,
social and environmental conditions in the world from a global
perspective. The course will start by reviewing the present threats
to human posterity and/or prosperity resulting from nuclear,
biological, chemical and conventional weapons as well as
ecological, social and economic conditions and ongoing changes.
After discussing and appraising the present systems of world order
and globalization of the economy, the course will explore possible
approaches through which such problems can be addressed. The
course will conclude by appraising the relevance of different levels
of analysis for handling these problems.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
POLS V15 - REVOLUTION IN THE THIRD WORLD - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: POLS V05
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Although their special circumstances make Third World countries
especially prone to revolutionary change, such change usually
affects much more than the internal composition of forces in the
revolutionary state. As especially demonstrated by the Russian,
Chinese and Iranian revolutions during the twentieth century,
international and regional balances of power may be challenged and
international peace and security may also be seriously affected, as
a result. Consequently, an in-depth understanding of the
phenomenon of revolution becomes inevitable for policymakers in
underdeveloped and developed countries alike.
Formerly POLS V60A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
POLS V16 - GOVERNMENT AND THE ECONOMY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ECON V01A and POLS V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces the student to major theories explaining
the rationale for government involvement in the economy, as well
as an appraisal of these theories. The course begins with an
analysis of conceptual and historical perspectives of government
involvement followed by constitutional, legal, normative,
ideological, and analytical perspectives. Subsequently, the course
explores and evaluates the different approaches through which the
government attempts to affect the economy.
Formerly POLS V60B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
POLS V60A-Z - TOPICS IN POLITICAL
SCIENCE - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
political science offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from
time to time include: United Nations, third world politics, public
administration.
Field trips may be required. Formerly PolSci 60A-Z. Transfer
credit: determined by transfer institution.
POLS V60C - LECTURES IN INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL
STUDIES - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to state-
of-the-art knowledge in many disciplines related to international
and global studies by attending lectures presented by top level
experts on these subjects.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
POLS V88 - POLITICAL SCIENCE
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
POLS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN POLITICAL
SCIENCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PolSci
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
196 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
POLS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN POLITICAL
SCIENCE - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly PolSci 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
POLS V95 - POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This political science internship offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience in
their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Formerly PolSci 95. Transfer
credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor; for UC,
determined after admission.
POLS V96 - POLITICAL SCIENCE
INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This political science internship offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit
limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY V01 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of current theories and
research in the areas of heredity and environment, learning,
sensation and perception, intellect and cognition, language,
memory, personality, sexuality, human development, abnormal
psychology and therapy. Emphasis is placed on studying behavior
within a scientific framework.
Formerly Psych 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PSY 2.
PSY V02 - PERSONAL GROWTH AND SOCIAL
AWARENESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to theory, research, and
practical application relevant to personal fulfillment, human
relationships, and social functioning. Topics which will be studied
are personality development; traditional and changing sex roles;
intimate relationships; stress and stress management; personal and
social achievement; and normal and abnormal reactions to modern
society. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing typical patterns of
personality development, with some attention given to fostering self-
actualization and social contributions, while preventing deviant
patterns.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Psych 2. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
PSY V03 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGICAL
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of basic psychological
concepts from the perspective of brain-behavior research. The
course emphasizes the anatomy and physiology of the central
nervous system, and their relationship to states of consciousness,
drug use, biological drives, emotions, sexuality, memory, speech
and language, brain pathology and mental disorders.
Formerly Psych 3. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PSY 10.
PSY V04 - INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR THE SOCIAL
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
An introduction to the basic concepts of descriptive and
inferential statistics which provides conceptual understanding of the
applications of statistics in research, as well as in the social
sciences and the related fields of business, education and health
care. Areas of study include: descriptive procedures; probability and
binomial distributions; correlation and regression; normal
distribution; sampling distribution; central limit theorem; sample
size calculations; hypothesis testing using interval estimation, z-
test, significance testing of correlations, one- and two-sample t-
tests, ANOVA, chi-square and other nonparametric techniques; and
critical analyses of research designs. This course also provides
supervised computer practice designed to assist students in data
preparation including tables and graphical representations,
statistical computations, and data analysis. No prior computer
experience is necessary. Students will interpret computerized results
and apply them in generating conclusions, to be submitted in the
form of written reports.
Formerly Psych 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations see
counselor. CAN PSY 6.
PSY V04S - INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR THE SOCIAL
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DISCUSSION
SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PSY V04
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to be taken concurrently with
introductory statistics for the social and behavioral sciences. It
provides an opportunity for better understanding of concepts
learned in introductory statistics through additional practice and
discussion of statistical procedures and their applications to
research and hypothesis testing.
Formerly Psych 4S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -197
PSY V05 - INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of human development
throughout the entire lifespan. Current theories and research in the
areas of heredity and environment, emotion, intellect and cognition,
language, socialization, personality, sexuality, maturation, and
gerontology will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on identifying
and encouraging normal development, with some attention given to
recognizing and preventing deviant patterns.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Psych 5. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
PSY V07 - INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PSY V01 and PSY V04
Corequisite: PSY V07L
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces basic concepts, issues, and principles of
scientific research as they apply to behavior and psychological
processes. Strategies involved in searching the psychological
literature will be presented to assist students in developing a
research hypothesis. Ethical issues relevant to conducting research
in psychology will also be discussed. Students will design an
experiment using appropriate research methodology, with emphasis
on the scientific method, rather than correlational or observational
studies. Experimental data will be analyzed using appropriate
parametric or nonparametric statistical tests to guide in making
decisions regarding the experimental hypothesis. Students will
write a research report following APA guidelines and format.
Formerly Psych 7. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PSY 8 [with
PSY V07L].
PSY V07L - INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PSY V07
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides a laboratory adjunct to experimental
psychology. Class experiments will be performed to provide
students with practice and demonstration of scientific methodology
and controlled procedure through the use of appropriate
instrumentation. Class experiments will be selected from the
following topics: psychophysics, sensation, perception, cognition,
learning, memory, psycholinguistics, levels of consciousness,
social psychology, human factor psychology, and other behaviors
that can be investigated through scientific inquiry. As a final
project, students will design and conduct an experiment,
statistically analyze data through the use of computers, and
generate appropriate conclusions. Students will write a research
report following APA guidelines and will present the results of the
experiment to the class in the form of an oral presentation.
Formerly Psych 7L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PSY 8 [with
PSY V07].
PSY V15 - INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMAL
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course focuses on the major forms and causes of behavior
defined as deviant or abnormal. Diagnostic and therapeutic
treatment strategies are examined, as well as the various theories
currently used to explain abnormal behavior and mental illness.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Psych 15. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
PSY V25 - PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will emphasize both the psychobiological and
sociological aspects of human sexual behavior. The role of sex
within a relationship will be explored, as well as sexual attitudes,
lifestyles, and changing social roles. Course material will be
presented in an explicit, open, scientific, and thoughtful manner.
Formerly Psych 25. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PSY V29 - INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a comprehensive study of the concept of
personality. The nature and development of personality is examined.
Emphasis is placed on the current research, techniques of
assessment, theories, and theorists of personality, including Freud,
Jung, Rogers and Maslow.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Psych 29. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
PSY V30 - MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course focuses on multicultural issues and their influence
on individual and group behavior. It explores how traditions and
social customs shape the development of the individual's behavior,
cognition, motivation, emotion, gender roles, personality, and moral
judgments across the lifespan. It examines how family, work,
religion, language, artistic expression, rituals, and clothing function
as symbols of cultural identity. Cross-cultural comparisons of
various psychological phenomena are reviewed, documenting
similarities and differences across cultures in human behavior in an
attempt to search for mediators of these differences. Topics of
discussion include diversity in an increasingly pluralistic society
and intercultural relations among African Americans, Hispanics,
Asian Americans, Native Americans and other cultural groups, with
the option of focusing on a particular culture in any given semester.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Psych 30. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
PSY V31 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is concerned with the scientific study of social
psychology and related theories. The course focuses on how the
individual affects and is affected by other people in society, and
how society influences human behavior as well as the individual's
psychological process (i.e. attitudes, beliefs, self-concept).
Field trips may be required. Formerly Psych 31. Same as SOC
V31. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PSY V88 - PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
PSY V89 - WORKSHOPS IN PSYCHOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Psych
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
198 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
PSY V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
PSYCHOLOGY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Psych 90. Transfer credit:
CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
REAL ESTATE
RE V01 - REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a practical study of the economic aspects and the
fundamental laws and principles of real estate, designed to acquaint
the student with the basic premises needed for a real estate license
or for better management of the student’s personal investments. It
is especially intended as a background course and a prerequisite
for specialized real estate courses. Licensed real estate
salespersons will be exempt.
Formerly RE 1. Transfer credit: CSU.
RE V05 - REAL ESTATE PRACTICES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents the techniques of operating a real estate
business with emphasis on the daily activities of brokers and
salespeople. The course stresses securing and qualifying prospects
by obtaining listings, and legal factors in real estate transactions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
RE V11 - REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course in real estate appraisal is confined largely to
residential property, along with an introduction to investment
property valuation. Additionally, the course covers methods and
techniques for determining value for loan and insurance purposes.
Students will prepare a standard appraisal report as used in
industry on a selected residential property.
Transfer credit: CSU.
RE V88 - REAL ESTATE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly RE
V89.
RECREATION
REC V40 - INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY
RECREATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to community recreation to include development,
evolution of leisure and recreation; organization of recreation,
forces affecting recreation, and administration, financing and
facilities in recreation. Particular emphasis on the significance of
interrelationships of agencies and institutions serving the
community recreation needs, and differences in philosophical
approaches.
Formerly Rec 40. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN REC 2.
REC V41 - INTRODUCTION TO THE
BACKCOUNTRY - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Introduction to safe backcountry camping and travel, including
but not limited to leave-no-trace ethics, equipment choices and use,
first aid and safety, clothing, meal preparation and planning,
emergency preparation and prevention, site selection, map and
compass skills, trip planning, survival skills, leadership and rescue
skills, environmental awareness and management skills.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Rec 41. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN REC 6.
REC V42 - RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND
LEADERSHIP - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Principles and practice of effective leadership techniques for
various recreation groups. A study of the philosophies, organization,
promotion and leadership of various types of recreation programs,
agencies, organizations with emphasis on program services
familiarization.
Formerly Rec 42. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN REC 4.
SIGN LANGUAGE
SL V10A - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE:
BEGINNING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introductory course to American Sign Language, the native
language of the deaf. This course includes instruction in the basic
language structure, manual signs, fingerspelling, grammar and
culture required for simple manual communication with members of
the deaf community.
Field trips may be required. Formerly SL 10A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
SL V10B - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE:
INTERMEDIATE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: SL V10A or 2 years of high school ASL or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course in American Sign Language includes instruction in
the language structure, manual signs, fingerspelling, vocabulary,
syntax, grammar and culture required for more complex manual
communication with members of the deaf community.
Field trips may be required. Formerly SL 10B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
SL V10C - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE:
ADVANCED - 3 Units
Prerequisite: SL V10B or 3 years of high school ASL or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course in American Sign Language emphasizes
conversational fluency in ASL through intensive work on
comprehensive skills, grammatical structure, conceptual accuracy
and translation of English idioms to American Sign Language.
Students will discuss various aspects of deaf culture and the
dynamics of the deaf community.
Field trips may be required. Formerly SL 10C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
SL V88 - SIGN LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -199
SL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN SIGN LANGUAGE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly SL 89.
Transfer credit: CSU.
SOCIOLOGY
SOC V01 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course examines human social behavior in groups in relation
to the wider social forces which influence that behavior, such as:
socioeconomic status, gender, race/ethnicity, and age. Theoretical
perspectives as well as scientific methodology are utilized to
explore culture, social interaction, social organizations,
socialization, social institutions, population dynamics and social
change.
Formerly Soc 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN SOC 2.
SOC V02 - SOCIAL PROBLEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine current American social problems, such
as: health care; crime; substance abuse; domestic violence; AIDS;
the environment; and the inequalities of race, sex, age, education
and social class. Analysis of factors leading to their emergence,
their consequences and proposals for solving these problems will
be discussed. Students will be offered the opportunity to do
volunteer work with public and private agencies working in the
covered problem areas.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Soc 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN SOC 4.
SOC V03 - RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUP
RELATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course analyzes the patterns of prejudice and discrimination
in the United States including their nature, sources, and
consequences, and reviews strategies for their reduction. Majority/
minority relations among the major social and cultural groups will
be given specific examination.
Formerly Soc 3. Same as AES V11. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
SOC V04 - SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER ROLES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers an examination of gender role socialization
through the life course. Various theories will be utilized in an effort
to explain the influence of the major agents of socialization
(parents, peers, education and the media) on the formation of
gender roles. The effect gender has in the family, education and the
work environment will be examined through both a multicultural and
global perspective.
Formerly Soc 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
SOC V05 - THE CHANGING FAMILY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course examines the changing definitions of what comprises
a family within a multicultural American society. The course
analyzes the concepts of commitment, love, and intimacy found in
human relationships, and explains their importance to forming
lasting partnerships. Controversial issues involving marriage,
divorce, singlehood, dating and parenting are discussed. Diversity
of function and form is central to understanding the contemporary
family from a sociological perspective.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
SOC V07 - SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: SOC V01 or SOC V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers an overview of how sociologists make systematic
observations of the social world. The methods used in conducting
social science research, from hypothesis development to
analysis of collected data, will be presented. Students will actively
participate in conducting studies which focus on current social
issues.
Formerly Soc 7. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN SOC 8.
SOC V10A - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course deals with the study of crime in all of its various
aspects - origins, theories, types of crimes, and individual and
group criminal acts. Societal reactions to crime - the police, courts,
penal systems, and the role of public policy - are also surveyed.
Emphasis is placed upon the motivational and behavioral factors in
the criminal act, values and lifestyle.
Formerly SOC V60A. Transfer credit: CSU.
SOC V10B - SOCIOLOGY OF CRIMINAL CASE
STUDIES -3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course focuses on specific, selected aspects of crime,
criminal motivation and behavior, and societal reaction to crime.
Topics covered include organized crime, environmental crime, serial
killers, sexual criminals, street gangs, vigilantism, and landmark
legal cases.
Formerly SOC V60B. Transfer credit: CSU.
SOC V24 - SOCIOLOGY OF THE CHICANO
COMMUNITY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01 or SOC V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine various theoretical perspectives from a
sociological framework in relation to the Chicano community. Race,
class, gender and culture in the historical development of Chicano
people will be explored as we discuss culture, ethnic identity, the
institutions of education, economics, family and government. This
will include an overview of past and current social movements (i.e.
the Chicano, Chicana Feminism, labor movements and other
topics). The course will analyze prevailing myths and stereotypes
and investigate the ways Chicanos have contributed and
participated in social and political change. Also, specific instances
of Chicano structural resistance to Anglo encroachment and
domination will be discussed. Particular attention will also be given
to language development among Chicanos and the historical role of
youth.
Field trips may be required. Same as AES V24 & CHST V24.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
SOC V31 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is concerned with the scientific study of social
psychology and related theories. The course focuses on how the
individual affects and is affected by other people in society, and
how society influences human behavior as well as the individual's
psychological process (i.e. attitudes, beliefs, self-concepts).
Field trips may be required. Formerly Soc 31. Same as PSY V31.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
200 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
SOC V50 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK: SOCIAL
WELFARE INSTITUTIONS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: SOC V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Provides a general understanding of social work and social
welfare practice. Provides analysis of current functions and
purposes of social welfare as an institution. Examines historical
and philosophical perspectives of social work practice within the
context of cultural, political, economic, psychological and social
forces.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
SOC V51 - BASIC SKILLS IN SOCIAL WORK
METHODS I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: SOC V50
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduces students to theoretical perspectives of social work
practices, ethics and skills. Includes application of knowledge
related to gender, race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class
and ability. Students learn basic theories and methodologies in
interviewing, counseling and case management skills.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
SOC V52 - BASIC SKILLS IN SOCIAL WORK
METHODS II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: SOC V50
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Explores in-depth the beginning dimensions of social work
practices from a systems perspective. The role of values, ethics
and ethical decision making are examined as students learn
theories and methodologies involved in group dynamics, problem
solving and crisis intervention.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
SOC V60A-Z - TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
sociology offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from time to
time include: social movements, society and changing values;
American television.
Formerly Soc 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
SOC V88 - SOCIOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
SOC V89 - WORKSHOPS IN SOCIOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Soc
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
SOC V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Soc 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
SOC V95 - SOCIOLOGY VOLUNTEER
INTERNSHIP - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This sociology internship offers the students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience in their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designed faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see
counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
SOC V96 - SOCIOLOGY WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERNSHIP - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This sociology internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see
counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
SPANISH
SPAN V01 - ELEMENTARY SPANISH I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course is part of a sequence designed to provide
introductory experiences in pronunciation, aural comprehension,
oral and written communication, word usage and vocabulary,
reading of prose and elementary principles of grammar. Special
emphasis is given to development of oral and aural skills by use of
the language laboratory. Cultural material is presented to develop
interest, understanding and appreciation for the lifestyle of the
Hispanic people. A student receiving credit in SPAN V01 will not
receive credit in SPAN V10A-V10B.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN SPAN 2 or CAN
SPAN SEQ A [with SPAN V02].
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -201
SPAN V02 - ELEMENTARY SPANISH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V01 or SPAN V10B or 2 years of high school
Spanish or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide the student with further skill
development in pronunciation, aural comprehension, oral and
written communication, word usage and vocabulary, reading of
prose and elementary principles of grammar. The language
laboratory will be used in order to continue the development of oral
and aural skills in the language. More advanced cultural material is
presented to further develop the interest, knowledge and
appreciation for the peoples of the Spanish-speaking world.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 2. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN SPAN 4 or CAN SPAN SEQ A [with SPAN V01].
SPAN V03 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V02 or 3 years of high school Spanish or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course will include a complete review of Spanish grammar
and syntax, training in oral and written expression with reading and
discussion of selected pieces from literature and other sources. A
student receiving credit in SPAN V03 will not receive credit in SPAN
V03S.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 3. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN SPAN 8 or CAN
SPAN SEQ B [with SPAN V04].
SPAN V03S - SPANISH HERITAGE LANGUAGE I - 5 Units
Recommended preparation: SPAN V02 or 3 years of high school
Spanish or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to refine Spanish language skills in
pronunciation, comprehension, oral and written communication,
word usage and vocabulary, reading and principles of grammar.
Special emphasis is given to the development of literacy skills
(reading and writing) through reading and discussing Spanish prose
and poetry and through critical and creative writing activities. The
language laboratory will be used to continue the development of
comprehension and production skills in Spanish. Comparative
linguistic and cultural materials and activities are provided to
develop understanding and appreciation for the linguistic and
cultural diversity of Spanish speakers. A student receiving credit in
SPAN V03S will not receive credit in SPAN V03.
Field trips may be required. Formerly SPAN V05S. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
SPAN V04 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V03 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course includes further study of grammatical principles with
special emphasis on building communicative skills in Spanish.
Reading and discussion of essays, periodicals, short stories, drama
and poetry used to increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural
understanding. A student receiving credit in SPAN V04 will not
receive credit in SPAN V04S
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 4. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN SPAN 10 or CAN
SPAN SEQ B [with SPAN V03].
SPAN V04S - SPANISH HERITAGE LANGUAGE II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V03S or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to refine the development of Spanish
language skills in comprehension, oral and written expression, word
usage and vocabulary development through reading, writing, review
and application of essential principles of grammar. Special
emphasis is given to the development of literacy skills (reading and
writing) by reading and discussing Spanish prose and poetry and
through critical and creative writing activities. Use of the language
laboratory is required to continue the development of
comprehension and production skills in Spanish. Comparative
linguistic and cultural materials and activities are provided to
develop understanding and appreciation for the linguistic and
cultural diversity of Spanish speakers. A student receiving credit in
SPAN V04S will not receive credit in SPAN V04.
Field trips may be required. Formerly SPAN V06S. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
SPAN V10A - FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH IA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence
designed to develop reception and production skills in “everyday”
Spanish. Special emphasis is given to enhancing the student’s skill
to comprehend Spanish as spoken by native speakers through class
activities and through the use of the language laboratory and other
media. Cultural information is presented in meaningful “real-life”
contexts to develop understanding and appreciation for the lifestyle
of Hispanic people. Students who receive credit in both SPAN V10A
and V10B will not receive credit in SPAN V01.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 10A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
SPAN V10B - FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH IB - 3 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V10A or 1 year of high school Spanish or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence
designed to continue the development of reception and production
skills in “everyday” Spanish. Special emphasis is given to continue
the enhancement of the student’s ability to comprehend Spanish as
spoken by native speakers through class activities and the use of
the language laboratory and other media. Cultural information is
presented in meaningful “real-life” contexts through readings in
Spanish to develop understanding and appreciation of the lifestyles
of Hispanic people. Students who receive credit in both SPAN V10A
and V10B will not receive credit in SPAN V01.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 10B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
SPAN V20 - HISPANIC LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to introduce the student to important
novels, short stories, drama, poetry and essays from Latin America
translated into English. Special emphasis will be given to
contemporary authors. Discussion will concentrate on developing
an understanding and appreciation for the essential qualities of the
selected authors and their literary work; the literary trends and
stylistic tendencies reflected in their work; and the manner and
extent to which their literary work reflects the Latin American ethos.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 20. Same as AES
V31. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
202 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
SPAN V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
SPANISH I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V01 or SPAN V10B or 2 years of high school
Spanish or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
Spanish further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing and other activities in Spanish. The
course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
SPANISH II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: SPAN V02 or SPAN V51A or 3 years of high school
Spanish or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
Spanish additional oral practice in the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities
in Spanish. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 51B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V70 - SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to meet the needs of those employed in
the medical field. Students will learn essential vocabulary and
phrases in Spanish that will allow them to communicate with
patients in a variety of situations from gathering information to
responding to medical emergencies. Appropriate cultural practices
will also be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 70. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V71 - HISPANIC CULTURE AND HISTORY IN
FILM - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of Spanish, Latin American and U.S.
Latino films that depict the culture and history of Spain, Latin
America and Hispanic communities in the U.S. All films are in
Spanish with English subtitles. Prior to viewing each film, students
will study the historical, geographical and cultural elements that
define the setting, plot and characterization of each work. The
political and artistic tendencies of Latin American, Spanish and
Hispanic-American producers will also be discussed in relation to
their films.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
SPAN V72 - SPANISH FOR THE WORKPLACE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to teach job-related Spanish
communication skills to non-Spanish speakers. The course will
focus on developing work-related vocabulary and communication
strategies to allow the student to communicate on a variety of
topics with Spanish-speaking employees, co-workers and
customers.
Field trips may be required.
SPAN V75 - SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to meet the needs of those employed in
the field of law enforcement. Students will learn essential
vocabulary and phrases in Spanish that will allow them to
communicate with the public in a variety of situations such as
traffic stops, explaining laws and legal rights, taking reports and
responding to emergencies. Appropriate cultural practices will also
be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 75. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V79 - SPANISH FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to assist K-12 teachers, para-educators
and office staff in their efforts to communicate with Spanish-
speaking students and their parents. Through classroom activities
such as dialogues and role playing, students will learn appropriate
vocabulary, grammar and communication skills in Spanish that will
improve their ability to interact with Spanish speakers. In addition,
Latino cultural perspectives and attitudes toward education will be
discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Span 79. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPAN V80 - CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in Spanish. Emphasis is
on listening, comprehension and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Role-
playing and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
SPAN V88 - SPANISH WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
SPAN V89 - WORKSHOPS IN SPANISH - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Span
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
SPAN V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN SPANISH - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Span 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
SPEECH
SPCH V01 - INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH
COMMUNICATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Training and practice in effective oral communication through
participation in public speaking, group discussion, and oral reading;
emphasis on research, organization, language usage, efficient
listening and constructive evaluation in both class and field
experience.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Spch 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN SPCH 4.
Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007 Credit Courses -203
SPCH V03 - GROUP COMMUNICATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Training and practice in the theory and principle of effective
group discussion technique. Emphasis will be on the examination of
group behavioral theory and the testing of that theory with practical
application.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Spch 3. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN SPCH 10.
SPCH V04 - VOICE AND DICTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic
knowledge of voice production and the specific sounds of general
American speech. Work will be done to improve breathing,
projection, volume, tone, resonance, rate, and expressiveness. Each
sound of general American speech will be covered through the
Phonetic Alphabet so that students can perfect their pronunciation
of American English. Recommended for those majoring in speech-
communication, speech pathology, theatre arts, linguistics, and
early childhood education. Also very helpful for ESL students.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Spch 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations
- see counselor.
SPCH V05 - ORAL INTERPRETATION AND
COMMUNICATION OF LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Principles and techniques of oral reading of all genres of
literature, with emphasis on vocal skill, following understanding and
appreciation of the literary works selected for readings.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Spch 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
SPCH V10 - CRITICAL THINKING IN ORAL
COMMUNICATION: ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE - 3
Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Study and practice of critical thinking - both inductive and
deductive - necessary for structuring arguments, stating and
supporting opinions, and clarifying ideas. Training in listening for
analysis of the reasoning of other speakers and in identifying their
evidence. Curricular and co-curricular debate is the testing ground
for the validity of reasoning.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Spch 10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN SPCH 6.
SPCH V13 - FORENSICS - 2 Units
Prerequisite: SPCH V01
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides training, rehearsal, performance and
practicum necessary to a competitive speech team. It provides
training in argumentation and debate, informative and persuasive
speaking, impromptu and extemporaneous speaking. Special
attention is given to oral interpretation of literature. This course
provides one-on-one training between student and instructor.
Students are expected to participate in either interscholastic
competition and/or speakers bureaus for various requesting
community groups.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Spch 13. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SPCH V15 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Examines interpersonal communication theory and processes
including verbal and nonverbal channels, the role of self-concept in
communication, assertiveness, listening styles and conflict
management. Provides skills practice in handling personal and
professional communication situations. Individual and small group
activities.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Spch 15. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN SPCH 8.
SPCH V60A-Z -TOPICS IN SPEECH - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
speech offerings.
Formerly Spch 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
SPCH V88 - SPEECH WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
SPCH V89 - WORKSHOPS IN SPEECH - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the specific needs of the college and
community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Spch
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
SPCH V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN SPEECH - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Spch 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
STUDY SKILLS
SS V01 - STUDY SKILLS: APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGELEVEL
COURSEWORK - 1.5-3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: IDS V12 or SS V02 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 1-3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course could save your academic life. It is an advanced
study skills course designed for students who are currently taking
academic or vocational classes and would like to refine their study
skills and apply them to their coursework. It includes advanced
note-taking applications, library research, time management, taking
in-class essay exams, practice in taking timed standardized tests,
and designing reading study guides.
Formerly SS 1. Same as IDS V11. Not applicable for degree
credit.
204 - Credit Courses Ventura College Catalog 2006-2007
SS V02 - STUDY SKILLS: PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC
AND VOCATIONAL COURSES - 1-3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V08A or ENGL V08B or ESL V34A
or ESL V34B or placement as measured by the college assessment
process
Hours: .5-3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course could save your academic life. It is designed for
students who are currently taking or are preparing to take academic
or vocational courses. It covers note-taking and listening skills,
introduction to outlining, reading and study techniques, library
skills, time management and priority determination, memory and
test-taking strategies, and campus and community resources.
Students will learn through lectures, group discussions, campus
tours, videos and assignments.
Formerly SS 2. Same as IDS V12. Not applicable for degree
credit.
SS V88 - STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly SS
V89.
SUPERVISION
SUP V81 - BUSINESS ENGLISH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers the practical application of college-level
business English skills, which include reading, writing, speaking
and listening, with comprehensive coverage of language structure,
punctuation, spelling usage, word usage, proofreading, and editing.
Formerly Sup 81. Same as BUS V44. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
SUP V88 - SUPERVISION WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly SUP
V89.
SUP V90 - ELEMENTS OF SUPERVISION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A basic introductory course covering in general terms the total
responsibilities of a supervisor, such as organization, duties and
responsibilities, human relations, grievances, training, rating,
promotion, quality and quantity control, management and employee
relations, safety, etc.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Sup 90. Transfer credit:
CSU.
SUP V93 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of human resource management functions
encompassing employer-employee relationships including major
labor laws, recruitment and selection, training and development,
performance management systems, wage and salary
administration, benefits administration and safety programs.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Sup 93. Same as BUS V32.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
SUP V94 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to acquaint students with concepts of
planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, directing, and
controlling functions necessary for effective management to
accomplish organizational objectives.
Formerly Sup 94. Same as BUS V31. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
SUP V96 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course in the understanding of individual and group
behavior as it affects the organization; emphasis is on developing
organizational skills and application of principles to interpersonal
and organizational relationships
Formerly Sup 96. Same as BUS V40. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
THEATRE ARTS
THA V01 - THEATRE ARTS APPRECIATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Appreciation and understanding of the arts of the theatre. This
course examines the relationship that exists between theatre and
society throughout history, the elements of dramatic structure, and
the nature of theatrical presentation including the performance
process creative artists use to express the world of the play.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN DRAM 18.
THA V02A - FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course examines the fundamentals of modern acting for the
stage. The course provides practical experience in the skills of
physical movement, voice, characterization, script analysis, and
audition technique, as well as rehearsal and performance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 2A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN DRAM 8.
THA V02B - ADVANCED ACTING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: THA V02A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
In-depth application of the techniques explored in fundamentals
of acting with emphasis on characterization and scene study.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 2B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN DRAM 22.
THA V03 - SPEECH FOR THE STAGE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Voice physiology, phonetics, breath control, tone production,
projection, articulation, pronunciation; theory and practice in
developing vocal skills for performance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN DRAM 6.
THA V05 - STAGECRAFT - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course includes an introduction to the theory and practice in
the design and construction of stage scenery; and familiarization
with the tools and materials employed by the stage designer, stage
carpenter, costume designer, sound engineer, and lighting
technician. The course includes application of design and
construction principles in connection with drama department
productions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly ThA 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN DRAM 12.
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THA V06 - STAGE MAKE-UP - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Theory, demonstration and practice in applying make-up for
theatre, film and television. Familiarization with make-up supplies,
materials and techniques. Design and application of character
make-up for theatre productions.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly ThA 6. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN DRAM 14.
THA V07 - STAGE LIGHTING - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Theory and practice of stage lighting including knowledge of
lighting instruments, comprehension of light plots, hanging,
focusing, color, and light control for the proscenium, thrust and
arena stages.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly ThA 7. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN DRAM 10.
THA V10 - PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE - 1-3 Units
Hours: 2-6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Supervised practical experience in the preparation and
performance of theatre productions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly ThA 10. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN DRAM 16.
THA V12 - STUDENT ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL - 1-3 Units
Hours: 2-6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Supervised theatre production of student directed, produced and/
or written one-act plays. Each student will be part of a one-act
production. Each team will cast, rehearse and produce a one-act
play in a college sponsored production to be presented in the
Circus and/or Main Campus Theatre.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly ThA 12.
THA V14 - MOVEMENT FOR THE THEATRE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the fundamentals of movement for the
stage. Physical activity is included. Theory and practice of stage
movement developing the body as an expressive instrument
acquiring flexibility, relaxation, control and creative expression.
Field trips may be required. THA V14 /DANC V14 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ThA 14. Same
as DANC V14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN DRAM 20.
THA V20 - COSTUME DESIGN AND HISTORY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course explores the many aspects of costume design,
including the breakdown of a script, artistic rendering of the
literature, development of themes and design concepts, research
sources, examination of the social and economic mores that govern
dress, and the history of dress. Students will analyze research, and
design two plays and present this to the class. The course will
include film and theatre industry standards in the area of costume
design. Students will apply skills learned in class through work on
theatrical productions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V21 - THEATRE PRODUCTION LABORATORY - 1.5 Unit
Hours: 4.5 laboratory weekly
Practical experience in scenery construction, lighting, props,
sound, and costume construction for the stage through
participation in theatrical productions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly ThA 21. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
THA V22 - FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE
COSTUMING - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course teaches basic skills in the construction,
organization, and care of stage costumes and accessories. It
includes an exploration of a variety of costume crafts and methods
of construction including fabric dying and modification, mask-
making, corset-making, and hat-making.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly ThA 22. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
THA V23 - INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a beginning study of dramatic theory. Plays from
various time periods will be studied and analyzed as literary works
in the historical context, traced through their production history,
considered for their relevance and importance for today’s artists
and audiences, and analyzed for their production possibilities. The
course will emphasize critical reading, analysis and interpretation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 23. Same as ENGL
V23. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CAN ENGL 22.
THA V29 - HISTORY OF MOTION PICTURES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A historical and critical survey of motion pictures with an
emphasis on the contributions of early and modern filmmakers to
the filmmaking process. Lectures illustrated by screened examples
of films, examine filmmaking back to the nineteenth century.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ThA 29. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
THA V30A - FUNDAMENTALS OF
SCREENWRITING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Examines the craft and business of screenwriting from all
perspectives, including the creative process, structure, proper
formatting, pitching, marketing, business and legal aspects. A
series of in-class and out-of-class writing exercises culminates in
students writing the opening sequence of a two-hour screenplay or
a complete short-subject screenplay.
Transfer credit: CSU.
THA V30B - INTERMEDIATE SCREENWRITING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: THA V30A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Examines the craft and business of screenwriting from all
perspectives, including the creative process, structure, proper
formatting, pitching, marketing, business and legal aspects.
Includes advanced analysis and applications of story structure
through a series of in-class and out-of-class writing exercises and
script analyses.
Transfer credit: CSU.
THA V31 - ACTING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: THA V02A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will analyze the filmmaking and television production
processes and the consequences that the technical and creative
processes of the film media and television media have on the craft
and business of film and television acting. The course will evolve
through a series of practical scene-study exercises that duplicate
the actual experience of acting for film and television.
Film trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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THA V88 - THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
THA V89 - WORKSHOPS IN THEATRE ARTS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community,
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly ThA 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
THA V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN THEATRE
ARTS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included
in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly ThA 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
WATER SCIENCE
WS V10 - BASIC WATER AND WASTEWATER
SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of water and wastewater utility operations and
maintenance. An introduction to open channel flow, pressure pipe
systems, and problems involved in their operation; installation and
maintenance of basic elements of water and wastewater systems
including pipes, pumps, valves, meters and related hydraulic units.
Operation and maintenance safety consideration.
Formerly WS 10.
WS V11 - WATER TREATMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Water supply treatment covering historical development of water
quality control practices; water sources; public health aspects of
water supply; water chemistry, water treatment arithmetic; chemical
treatment, filtration; softening; corrosion, disinfection; taste and
odors in water; water bacteriology; pump operation and
maintenance; valves and meters.
Field trips may be required. Formerly WS 11.
WS V12 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides a general knowledge of commonly used
waste treatment processes. Discussion of principles involved in
physical and biological processes such as sedimentation,
biofiltration, activated sludge, sludge digestion and chlorination is
provided. Calculations necessary to control the processes are
studied and emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly WS 12.
WS V13 - WASTEWATER COLLECTION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: WS V10 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course designed for wastewater collection systems
maintenance personnel. Material to be covered includes sewer
construction, cleaning methods, safety, elementary hydraulics,
pipeline and manhole repair, equipment maintenance, public
relations, communications and record keeping.
Field trips may be required. Formerly WS 13.
WS V14 - WATER DISTRIBUTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed for water distribution systems operators.
Material to be covered includes water production, types of
reservoirs, water lines, pumps and appurtenances. The actual
method of installation and repair of such facilities will be covered,
as well as some of the administrative functions behind the
distribution system.
Field trips may be required. Formerly WS 14.
WS V15 - WATER SYSTEMS INSTRUMENTATION AND
CONTROLS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Provides introduction to principles and operation of
instrumentation and control devices related to water and
wastewater systems. Includes open and closed channel flow
measurement, differential pressure measurement, level transmitters,
data transmission and recording devices, and electrical control
circuits. Basic electrical theory is provided to the extent necessary
for understanding principles of operation.
Formerly WS 15.
WS V16 - WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AND CROSSCONNECTION
CONTROL - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: WS V10 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to cross-connection control; cross-connection
control hazards; backflow prevention devices and their installation,
testing and maintenance, plumbing ordinances.
Formerly WS 16.
WS V17 - WATER AND WASTEWATER
HYDRAULICS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: WS V10 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of the hydraulics necessary in the operation of water or
wastewater plants and systems. Open channel and closed channel
flow, metering devices, valve design and functions and the
hydraulics of common control systems will be considered. The
course will be keyed to the hydraulic problems most often
encountered in operational experience.
Formerly WS 17.
WS V18 - MOTORS AND PUMPS MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give a working knowledge of the
problems encountered in motors and pumps operation and
maintenance. The course will provide the maintenance mechanic
with insight into reasons for selection as well as causes of failure
and breakdown of motors and pumps. The need for a thorough
maintenance program will be explained. All types of pumps and
pump curves will be covered.
Formerly WS 18.
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WS V21 - WATER CHEMISTRY AND
BACTERIOLOGY - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: WS V11 or WS V12
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the elements of water chemistry and water
bacteriology as they apply to water treatment processes, water
conditioning and the protection of water quality. The course
includes laboratory demonstrations in the techniques of physical,
chemical and bacteriological examination of water.
Formerly WS 21.
WS V25 - WATER AND WASTEWATER
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The supervisor’s responsibilities such as organizing, directing,
coordinating, human relations, psychological aspects, attitudes,
grievances, training, rating, promotion, safety. Administrative
aspects of public utilities.
Formerly WS 25.
WS V95 - WATER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This water science internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only.
WS V96 - WATER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This water science internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only.
WELDING
WEL V01 - INTRODUCTION TO WELDING - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is intended for major and non-major students
interested in an introduction to welding fabrication. Students will
learn welding processes, vocabulary, job layout, basic metallurgy
and industrial safety. Students will gain introductory skill in
Oxyacetylene Welding (OAW), Arc/Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW) and Oxyfuel Gas Cutting (OFC).
Fees will be required. Formerly WEL V01A. Transfer credit: CSU.
WEL V02 - BLUEPRINT READING:
MANUFACTURING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the interpretation of mechanical drawings
typical of the metal working field; theory of common types of
projections, dimensioning principles, machine standards,
application of creative sketching and interpretation of blueprints.
Formerly Wel 2. Same as DRFT V02A. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
WEL V03 - ARC AND MIG WELDING - 8 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V01 or equivalent
Hours: 16 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers theory and intermediate vocational skills in
Arc/Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Metal Inert Gas/Gas
Metal Arc Welding (MIG/GMAW) processes. Students will develop
technical ability in welding methodology, project layout, metallurgy,
industrial safety and related technical mathematics. Students can
prepare for industry certification testing. Students receiving credit
in WEL V03 will not receive credit in WEL V13A-WEL V13B.
Fees will be required. Formerly WEL V03A.
WEL V04 - TIG AND FLUX CORE WELDING - 8 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V03 or WEL V13B or equivalent
Hours: 16 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers theory and intermediate vocational skills in
Tungsten Inert Gas/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG/GTAW) and Flux
Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. Students will develop skill in
welding methodology, project layout, industrial safety and related
technical mathematics. Students can prepare for industry
certification testing. Students receiving credit in WEL V04 will not
receive credit in WEL V14A-WEL V14B.
Fees will be required. Formerly WEL V04A.
WEL V13A - ARC AND MIG WELDING I - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V01 or equivalent
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is part I of a course in Arc and MIG welding. This course
offers theory and intermediate vocational skills in Arc/Shielded
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Metal Inert Gas/Gas Metal Arc
Welding (MIG/GMAW) processes. Students will develop technical
ability in welding methodology, project layout, metallurgy, industrial
safety and related technical mathematics. Students can prepare for
industry certification testing. Students receiving credit in WEL V13A
will not receive credit in WEL V03.
Fees will be required. Formerly Wel 13A.
WEL V13B - ARC AND MIG WELDING II - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V13A or equivalent
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is part II of a course in Arc and MIG welding. This course
offers theory and intermediate vocational skills in Arc/Shielded
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Metal Inert Gas/Gas Metal Arc
Welding (MIG/GMAW) processes. Students will develop technical
ability in welding methodology, project layout, metallurgy, industrial
safety and related technical mathematics. Students can prepare for
industry certification testing. Students receiving credit in WEL V13B
will not receive credit in WEL V03.
Fees will be required. Formerly Wel 13B.
WEL V14A - TIG AND FLUX CORE WELDING I - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V03 or WEL V13B or equivalent
Hours 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is part I of a course in TIG and Flux Core welding. This
course offers theory and intermediate vocational skills in Tungsten
Inert Gas/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG/GTAW) and Flux Core Arc
Welding (FCAW) processes. Students will develop skill in welding
methodology, project layout, industrial safety and related technical
mathematics. Students can prepare for industry certification
testing. Students receiving credit in WEL V14A will not receive
credit in WEL V04.
Fees will be required. Formerly Wel 14A.
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WEL V14B - TIG AND FLUX CORE WELDING II - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V14A or equivalent
Hours 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is part II of a course in TIG and Flux Core welding. This
course offers theory and intermediate vocational skills in Tungsten
Inert Gas/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG/GTAW) and Flux Core Arc
Welding (FCAW) processes. Students will develop skill in welding
methodology, project layout, industrial safety and related technical
mathematics. Students can prepare for industry certification
testing. Students receiving credit in WEL V14B will not receive
credit in WEL V04.
Fees will be required. Formerly Wel 14B.
WEL V20 - ADVANCED WELDING APPLICATIONS - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: WEL V04 or WEL V14B or equivalent
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers theory and advanced vocational skill in
industrial welding applications. Students will learn advanced
metallurgy as it relates to aluminum, sheet-steel, plate and pipe
welding. Students will also learn about aircraft and ship-building
welding fabrication processes and manufacturing safety hazards.
This course allows additional practice and preparation for industrial
certification exams and employment preparation.
Fees will be required.
WEL V27 - METAL ART SCULPTURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V19 and WEL V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to metal art sculpture utilizing
practical theory and application of materials, welding techniques
and processes. It includes designing, metal cutting, forming
techniques and texturing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. WEL V27/ART
V27 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2 times.
Same as ART V27.
WEL V65 - STRUCTURAL STEEL AND WELDING
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of structural steel and welding use in
building construction. Building types, grades of materials, assembly
methods, blueprint reading and other subjects will be studied. The
course is intended for inspectors, project supervisors and
construction workers. The course will also help prepare students
for related industry certification.
Field trips may be required. WEL V65/CT V65 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Wel 65. Same
as CT V65.
WEL V66 - STRUCTURAL STEEL BLUEPRINT
READING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V11 or CT V20 or DRFT V02B or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will cover reading and interpretation of blueprints for
steel fabrication and structural steel construction. Welding and
bolting of connections, general notes, codes and symbols will be
discussed. This course is designed for contractors, welders,
inspectors and system installers involved with the construction of
large-scale commercial and industrial buildings.
WEL V88 - WELDING WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community
as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly WEL V89.
WEL V95 - WELDING INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This welding internship offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance
of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only.
WEL V96 - WELDING INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This welding internship course offers students who are employed
in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
work experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only.
WOMEN'S STUDIES
See: ANTH V02, V06; ART V07; ENGL V36A, V36B, V136A, V136B;
HED V95; and HIST V02A, V02B.
WORK EXPERIENCE
WEXP V95 - WORK EXPERIENCE I - 1-3 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include work
experience
Hours: 60 per unit
This general work experience course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times not to exceed 6 units. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
WEXP V96 - WORK EXPERIENCE II - 1-3 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include work
experience
Hours: 75 per unit
This general work experience course offers students who are
employed an opportunity to expand their work experience. Students
are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times not to exceed 6 units. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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NONCREDIT COURSES
The following noncredit courses are offered according to
community need. A student enrolls at the first meeting of the
course. The course must maintain a minimum weekly attendance of
fifteen. When a course consistently falls below fifteen, it will be
canceled. Not all courses are offered every semester.
Noncredit courses are offered in a wide variety of subject fields.
They are vocational, cultural, and/or creative in content and
purpose. Specific offerings in any semester are listed in the current
Schedule of Classes.
BASIC ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
BESL N100A - LOW-BEGINNING COMMUNICATION SKILLS
FOR NON-AND LIMITED-ENGLISH-PROFICIENT STUDENTS
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
A low-beginning course for non– and limited-English-proficient
students who want to acquire the listening and speaking skills
necessary for living, working, and attending school where English
is used. There will be very limited attention to reading and writing
skills at this level.
Formerly BAE-ESL 100A.
BESL N100B - HIGH-BEGINNING COMMUNICATION SKILLS
FOR LIMITED-ENGLISH-PROFICIENT STUDENTS
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
A high-beginning course for limited-English-proficient students
who want to acquire the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills necessary for living, working, and attending school where
English is used. There will be some attention to reading and writing
skills at this level, but listening and speaking will have the major
emphasis.
Formerly BAE-ESL 100B.
BESL N100C - LOW-INTERMEDIATE COURSE FOR
LIMITED-ENGLISH-PROFICIENT STUDENTS
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
A low-intermediate course for limited-English-proficient students
who want to develop the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills necessary for living, working, and attending school where
English is used.
Formerly BAE-ESL 100C.
BESL N100D - HIGH-INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION
SKILLS FOR LIMITED-ENGLISH-PROFICIENT STUDENTS
Hours: 4 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
A high-intermediate course for limited-English-proficient students
who want to develop the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills necessary for living, working, and attending school where
English is used.
ENGINEERING
ENGR N98 - ENGINEERING REVIEW: EIT
Prerequisite: engineering degree or equivalent
3 hours weekly
A review course in engineering fundamentals covering statics,
strength of materials, chemistry, surveying and descriptive
geometry; for those preparing to take the California State
engineering in training examination.
Formerly Engr 98.
GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS
GW N101 - COLLEGE ORIENTATION
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide new students an overall
orientation to facilities, programs, services and faculty at Ventura
College. Students will experience a tour of the campus facilities,
acquaint themselves with the testing services available, complete
the college assessment instruments for use in course placement,
receive financial aid information, learn requirements for graduation
and transferability of courses, and plan their first semester's class
schedule.
Formerly Guid 101.
HOME ECONOMICS
HEC N91A-N91B-N91C-N91D - HOME AND FAMILY
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
1-10 hours weekly
A course designed to meet the needs of families in the
community for improving home and family life.
Formerly Con Ed 91A-91B-91C-91D.
HEC N92 - NUTRITION FOR SENIORS
2 hours weekly
Course is designed to demonstrate how senior citizens can
maintain nutritious diets on limited budget for one or two people.
Also includes need and value of nutrition as it affects health.
Formerly HE 92.
HEC N93 - COMMUNITY CONSUMERS HOMEMAKING
ECONOMICS
6 hours weekly
An introduction to the ways the individual can economize on
time, money and energy by using and developing natural talents and
abilities in everyday life (with emphasis on clothing construction).
This includes gaining knowledge of the various resources available
to the individual.
Formerly Con Ed 90.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
IDS N100 - INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY
1-40 laboratory hours
This noncredit course is designed to provide students with
support in basic skills areas such as reading and writing, to include
literacy and general communication skills, and in basic skills areas
such as mathematics and computer literacy, to include numeracy
and computational skills. The course will provide supervised
tutoring to prepare students to improve their performance in college
coursework. Instruction and training will also be provided to assist
vocational students and older students.
May be repeated. Formerly IdS 100.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION WELDING
PE N130 - CPR: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT WEL N94 - WELDING SPECIALTY
2 hours weekly Hours by arrangement
Basic life support -emergency first aid procedure consisting of Development of special skills in a particular area of the trade.
recognition of respiratory and cardiac arrest and the proper Fees will be required. Formerly Wel 97.
application of the ABCs of CPR.
Formerly PE 130.
The VC Opera and Musical Theatre cast in “Cabaret,” Spring 2006
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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
Administration of
the College
President
Dr. Robin Calote
Student Learning
Executive Vice President
Dr. Joan E. Smith
Business Services
Vice President
Dr. Tom Kimberling
Student Services
Dean, Student Development
Dr. Lyn MacConnaire
Assistant Dean, Student Services
Mr. David Bransky
Instructional Divisions
and Services
Dean, Arts and Sciences
Dr. Robert Renger
Dean, Health and Human Performance
Mr. Steve Tobias
Dean, Liberal Arts and Learning Resources
Dr. Diane Moore
Dean, Community Resources and
Economic Development,
Off-Campus Programs, and Business
Dr. Kay Faulconer-Boger
Assistant Dean, Public Safety, Criminal
Justice, Music, and Technology
Mr. Jerry Mortensen
Statewide Biotechnology
Initiative
Director, Biotechnology Initiative
Ms. Mary Pat Huxley
Faculty
(Year indicates date of hire at Ventura College)
A
ADLMAN, ANDREA, Professor (1988)
Mathematics
B.S., 1975, Tufts University; M.A., 1981,
California State University, Fullerton
ANDERSON, LISA WHELAN,
Professor (1996)
Mathematics
B.S., 1991, California Polytechnic State
University; M.S., 1995, California State
University, Northridge
ANGLIN, GARY, Professor (1981)
Physical Education
B.S., 1975, University of California, Los
Angeles; M.Ed., 1977, University of
Wyoming
ARCE, ROBERT M., Professor (1986)
Spanish
B.A., 1963, M.A., 1967, San Jose State
University; Ph.D., University of California,
Santa Barbara; J.D., 1984, Ventura College
of Law
ARCHIBALD, JAN, Professor (1987)
Mathematics/Multimedia/Computer
Science
B.A., 1972, M.S., 1979, California State
University, Northridge
ARMSTRONG, DIANNE, Professor (1996)
English
M.A., 1990, Ph.D., 1992, University of
Southern California
ARQUILEVICH, GABRIEL D., Professor
(2000)
English
B.A., 1986, University of Redlands;
M.F.A., 1990, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst
B
BARATTE, LAURENCE G, Professor (1992)
Physical Education
B.A., 1981, Pepperdine University; M.Ed.,
1990, Azusa Pacific University
BARLOW-PALO, LINDA, Professor (1996)
Nursing
B.S., 1992, University of Phoenix; M.S.,
1995, University of California, Los
Angeles
BEATTY, DONNA, Instructor (2004)
Mathematics
A.A., 1992, Ventura College; B.A., 1994,
M.S., 1999, California State University,
Northridge
BEEM, JOAN, Professor (1979)
Nursing
B.S., 1968, California State University,
Los Angeles; M.S., 1973, California State
University, Los Angeles; M.S., 1977,
University of California, Davis
BOWEN, MICHAEL S., Professor (1991)
Mathematics, Physics
B.A., 1981, University of California,
Berkeley; M.S., 1988, University of
California, Los Angeles
BRANSKY, DAVID A., Assistant Dean,
Student Services (2006)
B.A., 1968, Washington and Jefferson
College; M.Ed., 1971, University of
Pittsburgh
BUDKE, WILLIAM C., Instructor (2004)
Geosciences
A.A., 1986, Santa Barbara City College,
B.A., 1991, University of California, Santa
Barbara; M.S., 2000, California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo
C
CALLAHAN, MICHAEL (1991)
Institutional Research Officer
A.B., 1964, Rutgers University, New
Brunswick, New Jersey; M.B.A., 1982,
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
CALOTE, ROBIN J., President (2005)
B.A., 1973, University of California, Santa
Cruz; M.A., 1974, San Jose State
University; Ed.D., 2002, University of
LaVerne
CAPUANO-BREWER, LUCY,
Professor (1991)
Psychology
B.A., 1983, M.A., Community-Clinical
Psychology, 1987, California State
University, Northridge
CARRASCO-NUNGARAY, MARIAN,
Professor (1992)
Counseling
A.A., 1985, Oxnard College; A.S., Ventura
College; B.A., 1987, University of
California, Berkeley; M.S., 1992,
California Lutheran University
CARRIGER, JAMES, Professor (1982)
Business
A.A., 1970, Ventura College; B.S., 1971,
Fresno State University; M.A., 1975,
University of Southern California; Ph.D.,
1990, University of California, Santa
Barbara
CASTOR, PEGGY, Professor (1980)
Business
A.A., 1972, Ventura College; B.S., 1984,
M.B.A., 1994, University of LaVerne
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CHAPARRO, ROBERT L., Professor (1998)
EOPS, Counseling
A.A., 1980, Ventura College; B.A., 1984,
University of California, Santa Barbara;
M.S., 1989, California Lutheran University
CLARK, MIKE, Instructor (2004)
Welding
Certified welder, 1980, Southern Alberta
Institute of Technology
COLTRIN, CAROL, Professor (1981)
Nursing
B.S.N., 1970, San Diego State University;
M.P.H., 1984, California State University,
Northridge
COSENTINO, LYDIA G., Professor (1989)
English
B.A., 1975, M.A., 1977, Mills College
COTA, ASENETH, Professor (1980)
Counseling
A.A., 1966, Ventura College; B.S., 1971,
M.A., 1973, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
D
DALTON, TOM, Instructor (2004)
Learning Disabilities
B.A., 1979, Taylor University, Indiana;
M.A., 1983, Psy.D., 1986, Rosemead
School of Psychology, Biola University,
California
DeCIERDO, MARCELINO A., Professor
(1988)
Counseling
B.A., 1978, University of California, Santa
Barbara; M.S., 1988, California Lutheran
University
de JESUS, MARTA DIANE, Professor
(1996)
Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology
B.S., 1978, California Institute of
Technology; C. Phil., 1985; Ph.D., 1991,
University of California, Los Angeles
de la PEÑA, KAREN, Professor (1992)
Business
A.A., 1964, Santa Rosa Junior College;
B.S., 1987, M.S., 1994, University of
LaVerne
de la ROCHA, ISMAEL, Professor (1974)
History
B.A., 1972, M.A., 1974, University of
California, Santa Barbara
de la SELVA, AURORA, Professor (2000)
Counseling
B.A., 1975, California Lutheran University;
M.A., 1976, University of California, Santa
Barbara
DOREO, DAVID, Professor (1984)
Physics, Astronomy
B.A., 1975, M.S., 1976, San Francisco
State University, Stanford University
E
ELIOT, MAUREEN, Instructor (2004)
Health Education and Physical Education
B.A., 1982, M.A., 1988, San Diego State
University
F
FARRIS, DAVID, Professor (1996)
Counseling
B.A., 1972, Occidental College, Los
Angeles; M.A., 1974, University of
California, Santa Barbara
FAULCONER BOGER, KAY, Dean,
Community Resources and Economic
Development, Business and Off-Campus
Programs (1985)
B.A., 1968, California State University,
Northridge; M.B.A., 1975, M.A., 1976,
Pepperdine University; Ed.D., 1993,
University of Southern California
FELL, SHARLA A., Instructor (2004)
Art and Digital Media
A.A., 1978, Cayuga Community College;
B.F.A., 1981, Arizona State University;
M.F.A., 1989, Colorado State University
FERGUSON, JEFF, Professor (1977)
Articulation Officer
B.A., 1971, University of California, Santa
Barbara; A.M., 1972, Stanford University
FERNANDEZ, RALPH, Professor (1989)
Architecture
B.A., 1982, University of California,
Berkeley
FIUMERODO, MARIA TERESA,
Instructor (2005)
Anthropology
A.A., 1993, Moorpark College; B.A.,
1997, M.A., 2001, California State
University, Northridge; Ph.D. candidate,
2005, University of California, Los
Angeles
FREDRICKSON, NANCY,
Associate Professor (1999)
Physical Education
B.A., 1987, San Diego State University;
M.A., 1992, Azusa Pacific University
FREIXAS, MARTA M., Professor (1982)
Mathematics
B.A., 1978, Humboldt State; M.S., 1981,
University of Oregon
G
GALINDO, MARY HELEN, Professor (1991)
EOPS, Counseling
A.A., 1979, Oxnard College; B.A., 1983,
California State University, Northridge;
M.S., 1989, California Lutheran University
GALLAWAY, SARA ESSA, Professor (1975)
History
B.A., 1971, M.A., 1972, University of
California, Davis; Doctor of Arts, 1985,
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
GAREY, JUDITH FREEMAN, Professor
(1991)
Theatre Arts
B.S., 1970, University of Maryland,
College Park, Maryland; M.A., 1971,
University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois;
Ph.D., 2003, University of California,
Santa Barbara
GOFF, RICHARD, Professor (1974)
Criminal Justice
B.S./C.J., 1974, John Jay College of
Criminal Justice, City University of New
York; M.S./A.J., 1975, California Lutheran
College
GONZALES, ANGELICA, Instructor (2004)
Counseling
B.S., 1996, M.A., 2002, California
Lutheran University
GRAHAM, STACY SLOAN, Instructor (2004)
Speech
B.A., 1994, M.A., 1998, California State
University, Fresno
GUILLEN-MORIEL, GUADALUPE,
Professor (1998)
Counseling
1971, Escuela Normal Chihuahua,
Mexico; B.S., 1985, Esc., Normal
Superior Chihuahua, Mexico; M.A., 1995,
California State University, Northridge
H
HALL, LUKE DREW, Professor (1991)
Geography/Geology
A.A., Ventura College; B.S., 1971, Utah
State University; M.S., 1975, Western
Kentucky University
HARRISON, KAREN, Instructor (2004)
English as a Second Language
A.A., 1990, Ventura College; B.A., 1993,
University of Califonia, Santa Barbara;
M.A., 2001 Azusa Pacific University
HENDRICKS, WILLIAM, Professor (1990)
Photography
B.A.,1996; M.S., Brooks Institute of
Photography
HERRERA, BEATRIZ, Professor (1997)
Counseling
B.S., 1988, University of California, Irvine;
M.S., Public Health, 1994, California State
University, Northridge
HISAYASU, GLENN, Professor (1997)
Counseling
A.A., Los Angeles Valley College; B.S.,
California State University, Los Angeles;
M.S., California State University, Los
Angeles; Ed.D., 1986, Nova University
HULL, REBECCA SANTILLAN,
Professor (1985)
Counseling
B.A., 1977, University of California, San
Diego; M.A., 1979, University of San
Diego; M.A., 1982, Azusa Pacific
University
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J
JAMES, RALPH E., Professor (1974)
Counseling
B.A., 1971, M.A., 1973, University of
California, Santa Barbara
JEFFREYS, IVA, Professor (1981)
Business
B.S., 1968, Norfolk State University;
M.B.A., 1973, University of Guam
JOHNSON, PAULETTE, Professor (1989)
Counseling
B.A., 1971, California State University,
Long Beach; M.A., 1984, California State
University, Northridge
K
KHANJIAN, ARA, Professor (1989)
Economics
B.A., 1981, University of British Columbia,
Canada; M.A., 1982, Queens University,
Ontario, Canada; Ph.D., 1988, New
School for Social Research, New York
KIM, HENNY, Assistant Professor (2000)
English
B.A., 1990, University of California, Santa
Cruz; M.A., 1999, San Diego State
University
KIMBERLING, TOM, Vice President,
Business Services (1987)
B.S., 1968, University of Washington;
B.S., 1975, M.B.A., 1977, University of
Puget Sound; D.P.A., 1998, University of
LaVerne
KINGHORN, SANDRA, Professor (1986)
Business & Software Applications
B.A., 1965, University of California, Santa
Barbara; M.B.A., 1981, California
Lutheran University
KOBAYASHI, JOY, Professor (1985)
Chemistry
B.A., 1983, University of California,
Berkeley; M.S., 1985, University of
California, Los Angeles
KOERNER, RAEANN, Professor (1982)
Physical Education
B.A., 1976, California State University,
Northridge; M.A., 1981, Azusa Pacific
College
KORN, HARRY D., Professor (1972)
Fine Arts
B.A., 1967, University of California,
Riverside; M.A., 1971, University of
California, Santa Barbara
KUMPF, DAN, Professor (2000)
Mathematics
A.A., 1993, Harrisburg Area Community
College; B.S., 1995, Penn State
University, Harrisburg; M.S., 2000, Miami
University, Oxford, Ohio
L
La FEMINA, FLORENCE, Instructor (2005)
Nursing
A.A., 1993, Los Angeles Pierce College;
B.S., 1972, Sacred Heart College; M.A.,
1998, California State University,
Northridge; M.S.N., 1999, California State
University, Dominguez Hills
LATHAM, NANCY, Coordinator,
Educational Assistance Center (1997)
B.A., 1970, M.S., 1971, University of
Redlands
LAWSON, ROBERT,
Associate Professor (1999)
Music
B.F.A., 1981; M.F.A., 1991, California
Institute of the Arts
LEIFUR, JANET, Professor (1997)
Nursing
B.S.N., 1985;, M.S.N., 1992, California
State University, Dominguez Hills
LEW, WARREN, Professor (1990)
Philosophy
B.A., 1971, M.A., 1973, Ph.D., 1981,
University of California, Santa Barbara
LOW, TERESA, Instructor (2005)
Biology
B.A., 1993, University of California, Davis;
2001, M.S., University of California, Los
Angeles
LUPTON, JERI JENSEN, Professor (1977)
Child Development / Home Economics
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Long Beach
M
MacCONNAIRE, LYN, Dean,
Student Development (1972)
B.A., 1970; M.A., 1971, California State
University, Fullerton; Ph.D., 1987,
University of California, Santa Barbara
MADSEN, AMY S, Professor (1992)
English
B.A., 1984, M.A., 1991, California State
University, Northridge
MANSFIELD, CASEY, Professor (1991)
Construction/Drafting Technology
B.A., 1977, M.A., 1979, California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo
MATTHEWS-MORALES, LYDIA,
Professor (1991)
Mathematics
A.S.,1986, Mira Costa College; B.S.,
1989, M.A.,1991, University of California,
Santa Barbara
McCAIN, MICHAEL T., Instructor (2005)
Mathematics
B.S., 2001, M.S., 2003, California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo
MELTON, SANDRA, Instructor (2004)
Nursing
B.S.N., 1976, California State University,
Long Beach; M.S.N., 1978, University of
California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1987,
University of California, Santa Barbara
MILLEA, MICHELLE, Professor (1992)
Engineering/Mathematics
B.S., M.S., 1986, University of California,
Los Angeles
MIRCETIC, NED, Professor (1990)
Physical Education/
Women’s Head Basketball Coach
A.A., 1974, Glendale Community College;
B.S., 1977, University of California, Los
Angeles; M.Ed., 1986, Azusa Pacific
University
MITCHELL, NANCY RAE, Professor (1990)
Nursing
Diploma, 1970, Lincoln General School of
Nursing; B.S.N., 1980, University of
Nebraska College of Nursing; M.S.N.,
1984, University of Texas at Austin
MOORE, DIANE, Dean, Liberal Arts/
Learning Resources (1976)
B.S., 1968, California State Polytechnic
University, San Luis Obispo; M.A., 1970,
Iowa State University; Ed.D., 1982,
University of LaVerne
MOORE, LAURI, Professor (1996)
Sociology
B.A., 1985, M.A., 1990, California State
University, Fullerton
MORRIS, TERRY J., Professor (1997)
Physical Education/Coach
B.S., 1989, M.A., 1990, University of
Texas, El Paso
MORTENSEN, JERRY F., Assistant Dean,
Criminal Justice, Music, Public Safety
and Technology (1999)
B.S., 1964, Texas Lutheran University
MOSKOWITZ, ROBERT, Professor (1998)
Fine Arts
B.A., 1971, West Chester University; Four
year certificate, 1976, The Pennsylvania
Academy of the Fine Arts; M.F.A., 1979,
Washington University
MUNDELL, MEREDITH H.,
Associate Professor (1999)
Paramedic Studies
B.S.N., 1998, University of Phoenix
MUNOZ, PAULA, Professor (1975)
Extended Opportunity Program Services
(EOPS) Coordinator
B.A., 1973, California State University,
Northridge; M.S., 1975, University of
Wisconsin
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N
NASRI, FARZEEN, Professor (1989)
Economics/Political Science
B.A, 1966, Tehran School of Business;
M.A., 1968, Tehran University School of
International Affairs; M.A., 1971, New
York University; Ph.D., 1976, New School
for Social Research
O
OLIVER, DAVID, Professor (1990)
Chemistry
B.S., 1977, M.S., 1979, California State
University, Long Beach
O’NEILL, EARL R., Professor (1980)
Mathematics
B.A., 1970, University of California, Irvine;
M.A., 1975, California State University,
Long Beach
ORR, DOROTHY, Professor (1985)
Fine Art
B.F.A., 1969, Art Center College of
Design, Los Angeles; M.A., 1978,
California State University, Northridge
P
PALAFOX, JOHN, Professor (1971)
Business
B.B.A., 1955, Woodbury University; B.S.,
1962; M.S., 1968, University of Southern
California
PALLADINO, STEVE, Professor (1999)
Geography
B.A., 1985, M.A., 1994, University of
California, Santa Barbara
PARDEE, TERRY, Professor (1996)
Anatomy/Physiology
B.A., 1971, M.S., 1981, California State
University, Northridge
PAULEY, MARK, Professor (1985)
Psychology/Computer Science
B.S., 1983, Southern Illinois University;
M.A., 1993, M.S., 2001, California
Lutheran University
PEINADO, KELLY, Associate Professor
(2000)
English
B.A., 1978, M.A., 1986, University of
California, Santa Barbara
PENUELA, ALAN, Professor (1991)
Automotive Technology
B.A., 1974, California State University,
Los Angeles
PETER, CLAUDIA, Professor (1997)
Nursing
B.S.N., 1965, M.S.N., 1972, University of
Illinois, Chicago; Ed.D., 1996, Health
Care/Administration, University of
Southern California
POLLACK, DEBORAH H., Instructor (2004)
English
B.A., 1973, M.A., 1975, University of
California, Los Angeles
PORTER, ROBERT M., Professor (1997)
Political Science
B.A., 1985, University of California, Santa
Barbara; M.A., 1987, University of
California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1998,
University of California, Santa Barbara
PRELL, TED, Instructor (2004)
Criminal Justice
B.S., 1969, California State University,
Los Angeles; M.P.A., 1990, California
State University, Northridge
Q
QUON, W. STEVE, Professor (1991)
Physics/Astronomy
B.S., 1968, M.A., 1970, Ph.D., 1974,
University of Southern California
R
RABE, P. SCOT, Professor (1984)
Machine Technology
B.A., 1979, California State University,
Long Beach
RENGER, ROBERT, Dean,
Arts and Sciences (1972)
B.A., 1968, M.A., 1971, Ph.D., 1974,
University of California, Santa Barbara
RIVERE, EDELWINA, Professor (1991)
Psychology
B.A., 1971, M.S., 1974, California State
University, Los Angeles; Ph.D., 1978,
University of Southern California
ROBINSON, J. A. , Professor (1992)
Psychology
B.A., 1978, Bishop College, Dallas, Texas;
M.S., 1980, Jacksonville State University,
Alabama; Ph.D., 1984, University of
Wisconsin
ROCKWOOD, CHARLES, Professor (1981)
Automotive Technology
A.A., 1972, Santa Barbara City College,
Certified Master Automotive Technician
RODRIGUEZ, HARMONY, Professor (2006)
Associate Librarian
B.A., 1969, California State University,
Northridge; M.L.S., 1982, University of
California, Los Angeles
ROVAI, LINDA A., Professor (1996)
Educational Assistant Center, Counseling
B.A., 1971, Humboldt State; M.S., 1977,
California State University, Hayward;
M.A., 1985, University of California, Santa
Barbara
RUBENSTEIN, LINDA, Professor
(1980-81, 2002)
Coordinator, Community & Contract
Education
B.S., 1969, California State University,
Los Angeles; MBA, 1977, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
RUSH, PATRICIA, Professor (1989)
Spanish
B.A., 1969, M.A., 1972, California State
University, Los Angeles
S
SANCHEZ, HECTOR, Instructor (2004)
Counselor, Educational Opportunity
Programs and Services
A.A., 1990, Glendale Community College;
B.A., 1992, University of California, Los
Angeles; M.S., 2003, University of
LaVerne
SANCHEZ, TOMÁS, Professor (2004)
History
B.A., California State University,
Northridge; M.A., University of California,
Santa Barbara
SANDFORD, ARTHUR J., Professor (1991)
Coordinator, Off-Campus Programs
B.A., 1983, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo; M.A., 1992,
California State University, Northridge
SCHOENROCK, KATHRYN, Professor (1989)
Reading
B.A., 1979, M.A., 1981, University of
California, Santa Barbara
SCOTT, KATHLEEN, Professor (1995)
English
B.A., 1990, M.A., 1994, California State
University, Northridge
SELZLER, JAMES (JOE), Instructor (2004)
Chemistry
B.S., 1993, Georgia Institute of
Technology; M.S., 1995, University of
California, Irvine
SEZZI, PETER, Instructor (2004)
Associate Librarian
A.A., 1997, Ventura College; B.A., 1999,
M.L.I.S., 2002, University of California,
Los Angeles
SIMMONS, ISAIAH, Professor (1978)
Counseling
B.S., 1967, Knoxville College; M.A., 1973;
Ph.D., 1976, Syracuse University
SMITH, CAROL B., Professor (1979)
Nursing
B.A., 1966, City University of New York;
M.S.N., 1971, New York Medical College
Graduate School of Nursing
SMITH, MARJORIE, Instructor (2004)
English
B.A., 1998, M.A., 2001, California State
University, Los Angeles
SMITH, JOAN E., Executive Vice President
(2000)
B.S., 1975, University of Wisconsin,
Stevens Point; M.S., 1976, University of
Wisconsin-Stout; Ed.D., 1988, Nova
University
STAUFFER, JEFFERY D., Professor (1974)
Business/Supervision
B.A., 1967, Brigham Young University;
M.A., 1972, Ball State University; M.A.E.,
California Lutheran University; Ed.D.,
1982, University of La Verne
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SUEL, TIM, Professor (1985)
EOPS, Counseling
B.S., 1970, California State University,
Los Angeles; M.A., 1971, M.S., 1977,
University of Southern California
T
TAFT, BURNS, Professor (1969)
Music
B.M., 1961, Yankton College; M.M.,
1963, University of Colorado; D.M.A.,
1970, University of Southern California
TENNEN, ELAINE, (1986) Coordinator,
Student Health and Psychological
Services
B.S.N., 1973; M.N., 1979, University of
California, Los Angeles; Family Nurse
Practitioner, College Health Nurse
Practitioner and Nursing Education
THOMASSIN, STEVEN, Professor (1981)
Mathematics/Philosophy
B.A., 1970, M.S., 1972, California State
University, Northridge
TOBIAS, STEPHEN D., Dean,
Health and Human Performance (1971)
A.A., 1967, Ventura College; B.A., 1969,
M.A., 1971, Sacramento State College
TOTH, MYRA, Professor (1985)
Fine Art
B.A., 1965, Mills College, Oakland; M.A.,
1968, San Francisco State College
TURNER, STEVEN,
Assistant Professor (2000)
Educational Assistance Center
B.A., 1988, California State University,
Fresno; M.S., 1999, San Diego State
University
V
VARELA, JAY F., Professor (1986)
Theater Arts/English
B.S., 1959, Loyola University; M.A.,
1964, University of California, Los
Angeles
VENTURA, DEBORAH, Professor (1990)
English
B.A., 1978, M.A., 1988, University of
California, Santa Barbara
W
WAGNER, JOHN W., Professor (1981)
English
A.B., 1969, Columbia University; M.A.,
1976, California State University, Los
Angeles
WALTZER, SIMON P., Professor (1989)
English/Speech
B.A., 1970, Hebrew University of
Jerusalem, Israel; M.A., 1972, Kings
College, London, England
WENDT, PATRICIA, Associate Professor
(2001)
EAC, Counseling
B.A., 1993, M.S., 1995, California State
University, Fresno
WINSLOW, GREG, Professor (1999)
Physical Education
B.A., 1988, California State University,
Fresno; M.A., 1992, California State
University, Bakersfield
WYMER, GEORGE E., Professor (1968)
English
B.A., 1967, M.A., 1968, Chico State
University
Z
ZACHARIAS, MARY, Professor (1995)
Nursing
B.S.N., 1972, University of California, San
Francisco; M.S.N., 1981, University of
California, San Francisco
Extended Opportunity and Program Services (EOPS) 2006 Grads
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EMERITUS FACULTY
A
ACKER, PAUL R., Professor
Sociology, Philosophy
AIELLO, PAUL V., Professor
Anthropology
ANDERSON, GEORGE R., Professor
Physical Education
ANSON, HERBERT F., Professor
Mathematics
ARITA, GEORGE S., Professor
Biology
B
BARRON, EDWIN H., Professor
Theater Arts
BARSCH, JEFFREY R., Professor
Learning Disability Specialist
BEAHAN, RITA C., Professor
Coordinator, Student Health Services
BERGSTROM, MARVIN H., Dean
Admissions & Records
BERTOLINO, THOMAS R., Professor
Engineering/Mathematics
BODLE, YVONNE GALLEGOS, Professor
Business
BOWERS, ORLENE, Professor
Coordinator, Special Education
BOWKER, ELIZABETH, Professor
Mathematics
BRAUN, MADALINE R., Professor
Counseling
BRESLIN, DAVID A., Professor
Associate Librarian
C
CAMARILLO, J. ROBERT, Professor
Criminal Justice
CASTREN, JAMES H., Professor
Life Sciences
*CHRISTOPHER, ALBERT S., Professor
Machining Technology
CLODIUS, ALBERT H., Professor
Philosophy/History
COLLINS, BRUCE, Professor
English
CONN, EDITH R., Professor
Physical Education/English
COOK, DONALD E., Professor
Economics
COOPER, CARLISLE C., Professor
Art
CRESON, BETTY, Professor
Learning Disabilities Specialist
CULMBACK, BARRETT, Professor
Philosophy
*indicates deceased
CURTIS, GERALD R., Professor
Engineering, Electronics
D
DAHL, CHARLES C., Professor
Engineering
*DIETZ, BERNARD, Professor
Art
*DREW, THOMAS F., Professor
English
DUNLAP, JERRY D., Professor
Physical Education
E
EDWARDS, MARGARET P., Professor
Music
EMMA, THOMAS K., Professor
English
EMRICK, JOHN W., Professor
History
EVANS, JOYCE MASON, Professor
American Indian History/Women’s History
EVERTON, THOMAS, Professor
Chemistry
F
FALXA, LARRY, Professor
Learning Disabilities
FARRELL, JACK M., Professor
Botany, Biology
FICKERSON, BERT F., Professor
Chemistry
FOX, WILLIAM K., Professor
Biological Sciences
FRENETTE, JOYCE, Professor
Home Economics
FRISBY, NORMA LYDIA, Professor
Business
G
GAMMON, JOYCE, Professor
Interpersonal Communication, Speech,
English
GANNATAL, PAUL, Professor
Physical Education
GIBBS, ROBERT R., Professor
Divisional Director, Mathematics/Natural
Sciences, Physics
GILMOND, LEO, Professor
Welding
GLENN, RICHARD A., President
GONZALES, JESUS, Professor
English
*GREENE, FRANK J., Professor
Information Systems
H
HABERMAN, LeROY D., Professor
Theater Arts
HEYWOOD, ARTHUR H., Professor
Mathematics
HIGBY, LOLA J., Professor
Nursing
HOFFMAN, BARBARA J., Professor
Counseling
HOLT, CHERYL E., Professor
Physical Education, Aquatics
HOWE, CAROL, Professor
Mathematics
*HUGHES, THOMAS G., Professor
Chemistry
HUSTED, MORRIS E., Professor
English
I
ISHIKAWA, CHADWICK K., Professor
Counseling
J
JACKSON, DONALD, Professor
Music
JAMES, RICHARD E., Professor
Physical Education
JARVIS, HARRIETTE H., Professor
Music, Speech
JOHN, RANDY W., Professor
Psychology
JOHNSON, GARY E., Dean
Social Sciences/Humanities
JUMP, ELLIS, L., Professor
Fine Art
K
KAJIHARA, HITOSHI, H., Professor
Engineering/Mathematics
KELLY, ROBERT C., Professor
Chemistry
KOCH, GERD H., Professor
Art
KONCZAL, DOLORES, Professor
Special Education
L
LANNING, GEORGE, Vice President
Administrative Services
LARSEN, GAYLORD D., Professor
ITV/AV Media Specialist, Speech
LEVEL, HOWARD R., Professor
Geology, Geography
LEWIS, GARY R., Professor
Welding
LONG, ROBERT W., President
M
MALLORY, NORMAN, Professor
English
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MANSON, LAWRENCE H., Professor
Reading/English/History
*MARSHALL, BRIAN, Professor
Physical Education
MARQUEZ, GREGORY J., Professor
English, English as a Second Language
MASON, MARTIN, Professor
Physical Education
MATLEY, BEN G., Professor
Mathematics
McCONNELL, JOHN E.W., Professor
Chemistry, Department Head; Chemistry
McDANNOLD, THOMAS A., Professor
Geology, Geography
McENROE, WILLIAM, Professor
Art
McGANN, MICHAEL, Professor
Mathematics
McNEELY, GEORGE B., Dean
Dean of Men, Agriculture
McPHERSON, RUTH D., Professor
Political Science, History
MICHAELSON, PATRICIA J., Professor
Instructor/Department Head-Home
Economics
MORGAN, JEAN M., Professor
Director, Instructional Resource Center
*MORRIS (Eckel), CATHERINE P.,
Professor
Nursing Education
N
*NICOLET, ERIC J., Vice President
Instruction
*NORTHWAY, LYDIA, Professor
Home Economics
O
OHARA, MARICARMEN, Professor
Spanish
O’NEILL, MARGARET E., Professor
Counseling
O’NEILL, TERENCE P., Professor
History
*O’NEILL, THOMAS B., Professor
Microbiology/Biology
OWEN, EARL BEN, Professor
Language Arts
P
PAILLETTE, DONALD D., Professor
History, Political Science
PASSNO, PHILLIP E., Professor
Physical Education
PHELPS, RICHARD W., Professor
Fine Arts, Art
POPIEL, JON E., Professor
English
*indicates deceased
Q
QUINT, RICHARD A., Professor
Mathematics
R
RAGUSE, PATRICIA M., Professor
Facilitator, Athletics, Physical Education
RAMELLI, WILLIAM F., Professor
Geology
REDDING, MARGARET ANN, Professor
Biology, Physiology
RIGBY, LAVAR N., Professor
Mathematics
RITHNER, ROBERT Y., Professor
English
ROBINSON, WILLIAM H., Professor
Mathematics
ROBLES, DAVID O., Professor
Counseling
RODRIGUES, DONALD F., Professor
Agriculture
ROE, THOMAS A., Professor
Photography
ROLFF, KARLA, Professor
Anthropology
ROLLINS, WILLIAM V., Professor
Business
*ROSALES, GEORGE, Professor
Physical Education/Coach
ROSEMOND, HARRY, Professor
Reading
ROSS, JEANETTE M., Professor
Student Health Services Coordinator
S
SATTLER, FRANCIS J., Professor
Automotive Technology
SCHEELE, PAUL C., Professor
Counseling
SCHILLER, HOWARD L., Professor
Administration of Justice
SCHULTZ, DEANNA, Professor
Psychology
SEELY, MICHAEL K., Professor
Director, Instructional Support Services
SIFUENTES, OCTAVIO A., Professor
Associate Librarian
SLATON, ALICE M., Professor
French/Computer Literacy
SMITH, DON, L., Professor
English
SMITH, LeROY, G., Professor
Psychology
STALLINGS, LARRY, Professor
Horticulture, Floriculture
STEVENS, L. MILDRED, Professor
Psychology
STEVENSON, DENI, Professor
English
T
TAUCK, WILLIAM H., Professor
Physics
TERRY, COLIN, Professor
Physics
THIEMAN, WILLIAM J., Professor
Biology/Biotechnology
THOLL, ROBERT B., Dean
College Services
THOMAS, ELIZA W., Professor
Nursing Education
TREGURTHA, RITA RAE, Professor
English
TRUE, BETTY, Professor
Home Economics
TUCKER, SHIRLEY A., Professor
Home Economics
TUFTS, ROBERT J., Professor
Physical Science
TURSE, EMANUEL P. Jr., Professor
Counseling
V
VEDVIK, NORMA M., Professor
Physical Education
VILLENEUVE, DONALD A., Professor
Anthropology, Biology
VOLZ, DIANE, Professor
Journalism
W
WASHINGTON, OLA V., Professor
African-American/U.S. History
WEBSTER, SUSAN A., Professor
Counselor for Disabled Students
*WEESNER, JAMES M., Professor
Counseling
WEINSTOCK CAROL, Professor
Journalism
WEST, STEWART W., Professor
Music
WHALEN, JAMES A., Professor
Physical Education
WINTER, LOIS L., Professor
Counseling
WOLFE, GLEN A., Professor
Chemistry
WOOLLEY, JOHN L., Vice President
Student Services
WRIGHT, CLYDIE, Professor
Nursing Education
Y
YOSHIMOTO, HIROKO, Professor
Fine Arts
Z
ZABOSKI, RON, Professor
Counseling
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CLASSIFIED STAFF
Office of the President
Angela Marquez
Catherine Sanchez
Office of Executive Vice President,
Student Learning
Kim Fuhrmann
Office of Vice President,
Business Services
Reuben Asahan
Sharon Stout
Admissions and Records Office
Susan Bricker, Registrar
Celia Rodriguez, Asst. Registrar
Reggie Burrier
Sandra Gustafson
Lori Kramer
Patricia Mazuca
Isabel Tapia
Alternate Text Production Center
Michael Bastine, Director
Martin Crossley
Sandra Greenberg
Alice McGary
Aquatics Center
Bob Anderson
Articulation
Christina Madrigal
Arts and Sciences Division
Brenda Griego
Jim Mayer
William Pettit
Lynda Smith
Will Smith
Claudia Stewart
Lester Tong
Lynette Young
Assessment
Steve Manriquez
Athletics Programs
Mark Chaney
Jessie Llamas
Peder Nielsen
Bookstore (Pirates’ Cove)
Rae Ann Lappo
Mike McDaniel
Norann McDaniel
Carl Mahr
Chuck Wilson
Business, Community Resources
and Economic Development, Off-
Campus Programs, Matriculation,
and ESL, BESL Division
Carolyn Allen
Joe Reznak
Dianne Smith
CalWORKs
Marilyn Wilson
Campus Police
Bob Escobedo, Lt.
Willis Cameron
Christopher Collier
Elizabeth Dille
Richard Rudas
Child Development Center
Robin Douglas, Supervisor
Liza Cansino
Susan Carter
Katherine Felter
Teri Spiker
Sharon Stover
Elaine Pepe-Williams
Community Education
Maureen Eckl
Counseling Office
Denise Pope
Criminal Justice, Music, Public
Safety and Technology Division
Bill de la Rosa
Kelly Kaastad
East Campus at Santa Paula
Tonia Arias
Raul Barraza
Marcos Lupian
Bob Martin
Maiya Rodriguez
Martin Ruiz
Educational Assistance Center (EAC)
Lori Annala
Erin Braam
Christy Corbett
John Elmer
Linda Larsen
Cathy Mundy
Holly Ramsey
Enrollment Management
Connie Baker
Extended Opportunities Programs
and Services (EOPS)
Loreto Hill
Laura Hilton
Financial Aid Office
Dora Washington, F.A. Officer
Barbara Barajas
Janeen Beard
Gerri Cantu
Dave Donaldson
Eva Gallardo
Rita McKinney
Valerie Nicoll
Alma Rodriguez
Fiscal Services
Ginnie Atmore, Supervisor
Irene Miller
Terri Taylor
Foundation
Susan Klipp
Esmerelda Juarez
Jovita Valdez
Helga vonWebsky
Graphics and Publications
Chris Garcia
Barbara Harvey
Health and Human Performance
Division
Kathleen Gilligan
Bonnie Mastiere
Human Resources
Carolyn Allen
Diana Harvey
Institute for Community and
Professional Development (ICPD)
Sharon Dwyer, Director
Blanca Barrios
Beth Doyle
Glenda Gardner
Dora Hartman
Nora James
Kathryn Jameson-Meledy
Rhonda Neumann
Karen Osher
Luann Swanberg
Gary Van Meter
International Students Office
Rosie Stutts
Learning Center
Patrick King
Sharon Oxford
Anil Patel
Liberal Arts and Learning
Resources Division
Joan Comstock
Erlinda Ispahani
Library
Sandy Hajas, Supervisor
Eleanor Austin
Rose Marie Castro
Carla Kramer
Terri Preston
Manufacturing Technology
Octavio Garcia
Mathematics, Engineering, Science
Achievement (MESA)
Virginia Estrella
Media Service Center
Deborah McDaniels
Maintenance and Operations
Bob Forest, Director
Paul Conley, Supervisor
John Arvidson
Anton Bartsch
Eddie Baugh
Jerry Chilcott
Ron Cobos
Barbara Dalling
Salvador Galaviz
Wally Hernandez
Calvin Hixon
Lance Hull
David Kramer
Manuel Laboriante
Jesus Medina
Mike Munoz
Janet Murdock
Martin Navarro
Charles Paarmann
Sergio Palestina
Joe Perez
Arnold Reyes
Conrad Rieder
Ray Rieder
John Roach
Reynaldo Santos
Larry Smithson
Jeffrey Stiles
Ted Victorio
Matriculation
Angeles Rodriguez
Nursing Program
Angela Barnum-Woods
Barbara Cogert
Emily Colon
Lynda Dryden-Barry
Karen Kitrell
Barbara McGinley
Lynn Medart
Heidi Vogtmann
Pre-Hospital and Emergency
Medicine
Angelica Ramos-Navarro
Public Relations Office
Alisa Sparkia Moore
Re-entry and Women’s Center
Bea Zizumbo
Student Activities
Mary Louise Verbeck
Student Business Office
Claudia Baker
Cynthia Parish
Dickie Talmage
Student Development Office
Natawni Pringle
Student Health and Psychological
Services
Becky Anderson
Irma Lopez
Jan Wiley
Telephone Operator
Donna Johnsen
Theatre
Willie Eck
Abra Paudler
Warehouse
William Pennicke
Rashad Taylor
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX I
Student Conduct Code
Standards of Student Conduct (E.C.S. 66300)
In joining the academic community, the student enjoys the right
and shares the responsibility in exercising the freedom to learn.
Like other members of the academic community, students are
expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the standards
of the college that are designed to perpetuate its educational
purposes. Students shall respect and obey civil and criminal law
and shall be subject to legal penalties for violation of laws of the
city, county, state, and nation. A charge of misconduct may be
imposed upon a student for violating provisions of college
regulations and the state education and administrative codes.
When a student is subject to a charge of misconduct, such charge
shall be processed in accordance with the following policy and
procedure.
Disciplinary action may be imposed upon a student by an
instructor, an administrator, or the governing board for proven
misconduct or actual violation of specified college rules and state
regulations. Instructors and administrators may place students on
probation or temporary exclusion with respect to actions in a
classroom, on campus, or at a college-sponsored activity within
the procedures specified in this document. The Dean of Student
Services or designee shall have the power to impose suspension
and to recommend expulsion.
Students are subject to charges of misconduct for any of the
following acts on college-owned or controlled property or at a
college-sponsored activity:
1. Willful disobedience to directions of college officials acting
in performance of their duties.
2. Violation of college rules and regulations including those
concerning student organizations, the use of college facilities,
or the time, place and manner of public expression or
distribution of materials.
3. Dishonesty, such as cheating, or knowingly furnishing false
information to the college.
4. Unauthorized entry to or use of the college facilities.
5. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records
or identification.
6. Obstruction or disruption of classes, administration,
disciplinary procedures, or authorized college activities.
7. Theft of or damage to property or possession of stolen
property belonging to the college, a member of the college
community or a campus visitor.
8. Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or offensive conduct.
9. Obscene, libelous or slanderous expression, or expression
which so incites students as to create a clear and present
danger of the commission of unlawful acts on the college’s
campus, the violation of lawful college regulations or the
substantial disruption of the college’s orderly operation.
10. Assault or battery, abuse, or any threat of force or violence
directed toward any member of the college community or
campus visitor engaged in authorized activities.
11. Use, possession, distribution of alcoholic beverages,
narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs, marijuana, or other
dangerous drugs; or presence on campus while under the
influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, hallucinogenic
drugs, marijuana, or other dangerous drugs, except as
expressly permitted by law.
12. Possession, while on the college campus or at an on- or
off-campus college-sponsored function, of any of the
following weapons (except persons given permission by
the College President or his or her designated representatives
or members of the law enforcement agencies, such as
police officers: any instrument or weapon of the kind
commonly known as blackjack, sling shot, fire bomb, billy
club, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles; any dirk, dagger,
firearm, (loaded or unloaded), such as pistol, revolver,
rifle, etc.; any knife having a blade longer than five inches;
any switchblade longer than two inches; any razor with an
unguarded blade; any metal pipe or bar used or intended
to be used as a club; or any item used to threaten bodily
harm.
Student Conduct: Disciplinary Action
Student conduct must conform to the student rules of conduct
established by the Governing Board of Trustees of the Ventura
County Community College District in collaboration with college
administrators and students. Violations of such rules are subject
to the following types of disciplinary actions, which are to be
administered by appropriate college authorities against students
who stand in violation. The Ventura County Community College
District has established due process for the administration of the
penalties enumerated here. Penalties are listed in degree of
severity. College authorities will determine the appropriate
penalty(ies):
1. WARNING* -- Notice to the student that continuation or
repetition of specified conduct may be cause for other
disciplinary action.
2. REPRIMAND* -- Written reprimand for violation of specified
rules. A reprimand serves to place on record that a student’s
conduct in a specific instance does not meet the standards
expected at the college. A person receiving a reprimand is
notified that this is a warning that continued conduct of the
type described in the reprimand may result in a formal
action against the student.
*NOTE: Warnings and reprimands may be appealed directly
to the President. They are not subject to a student conduct
hearing.
3. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION -- Exclusion from participation
in privileges or extracurricular college activities set forth in
the notice of disciplinary probation involves notification in
writing of the reason for disciplinary probation to the
student(s) or president of the student organization involved.
4. RESTITUTION -- Reimbursement for damage or for
misappropriation of property. Reimbursement may take the
form of appropriate service to repair or otherwise
compensate for damage.
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5. SUMMARY SUSPENSION -- A summary suspension is for
purposes of investigation. It is a means of relieving the
tension of the student body or individual class due to a
serious infraction of student behavior standards, removing
a threat to the well-being of the students, or removing for
the good order of the college a student or students whose
presence would prevent the continued normal conduct of
the academic community. Summary suspension is limited
to that period of time necessary to insure that the purpose
of the summary suspension is accomplished and in any
case, no more than a maximum of five school days.
Summary suspension is a type of suspension other than
that ordinarily invoked by the instructor for disciplinary
reasons in the classroom. The College President, Dean of
Student Services, or other staff member designated by the
President may summarily suspend a student when he or
she deems it necessary for the safety and welfare of the
college.
6. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION -- Disciplinary suspension
follows a hearing based on due process. It shall be invoked
by the College President, appropriate administrator, or
other staff member designated by the President, upon the
student for misconduct when other corrective measures
have failed or when the seriousness of the situation warrants
such action.
7. EXPULSION -- An expulsion is a long term or permanent
denial of all campus privileges including class attendance.
The governing board may expel a student who has been
convicted of a crime arising out of a campus disturbance,
or after a hearing by a campus body, and has been found
to have willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the
campus.
Student Conduct: Due Process
I. PRELIMINARY ACTION
A. The Dean of Student Services or designee shall receive and
may issue any charge of alleged misconduct made against
a student by another student, faculty member, administrator,
or classified personnel. Such person shall sign and submit
a written statement specifying the time(s), place(s), and
nature of the alleged misconduct.
B. The Dean of Student Services or designee shall confer with
the student for the purpose of advising the student of the
charge, possible sanctions imposed upon him or her and
his or her rights under college regulations, state and federal
laws.
C. The Dean of Student Services or designee may also procure
information relating to the charge from the student and
other persons or sources. Whenever appropriate, the Vice
President/designee of Student Services shall assess, or
cause to have assessed, damage to property and injury to
persons or other forms of misconduct.
D. At this point, the Dean of Student Services or designee may
take any of the following actions:
1. Dismiss the charge for lack of merit.
2. Issue a warning or letter of reprimand.
3. Place the student on disciplinary probation, require
restitution, place on summary or disciplinary
suspension.
4. Recommend expulsion.
5. Remand the case to a student conduct hearing.
E. At this time, if the student does not accept the decision of
the Dean of Student Services or designee, the Executive
Vice President/designee of Student Services shall arrange
for the meeting of the student conduct hearing committee
following the procedures outlined in sections II and III of
this document.
II. COMPOSITION OF STUDENT CONDUCT HEARING COMMITTEE
The student conduct hearing committee, hereafter referred to
as the hearing committee, shall be set up as follows:
A. One student, one faculty member, and one administrator
(other than the Dean of Student Services or designee and
his or her immediate staff). These persons are appointed
by the College President.
B. The President shall designate the chairperson of the
hearing committee.
C. A minimum of one committee shall be selected annually.
D. Upon notification of the committee composition, each
party is allowed one peremptory challenge, excluding the
chairperson.
E. A quorum shall consist of all three members of the
committee.
F. The chairperson will allow any proposed member of the
committee to decline participation in the hearing.
III. FORMAL HEARING PROCEDURES
A. A hearing will be called by the chairperson within 15
working days of receipt of the Dean of Student Services
or designee request.
B. Both parties will be asked to attend the hearing and will
be given sufficient notice in writing as to the time and
place. Notice shall be given by certified mail at least five
working days prior to the hearing date.
C. At the time of the hearing, the chairperson shall state the
charge. The committee shall hear testimony, examine
witnesses and receive all evidence pertaining to the charge.
D. Both parties shall have the right to present statements,
testimony, evidence and witnesses. Each party shall have
the right to be represented by a single advisor but not a
licensed attorney.
E. The accused person and/or representative may be present
as well as the aggrieved person and/or his or her
representative. No other persons except scheduled single
witnesses and the hearing committee members shall be
present.
F. The person making the charge shall assume the burden
of proof. The rule of confidentiality shall prevail at all
stages of the hearing.
G. The hearing committee shall judge the relevancy and
weight of testimony and evidence. It shall make its findings
of fact and limit its investigation to the formal charge. It
shall also make a recommendation for disposition of the
charge to the College President. Actions in this procedure
shall be completed within five working days.
H. The hearing committee shall submit its findings of fact and
recommend action to both parties and to the President of
the College. Upon receipt of the findings and
recommendations, the President of the College shall:
1. Concur with the committee’s recommendation, or
2. Not concur with the committee’s recommendation, or
3. Take alternative action.
4. The College President shall state in writing the reasons
for the action taken on the committee’s
recommendations. The President shall act within ten
working days.
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I. If either party does not agree with the decision of the
College President at this time, an appeal may be made to
the Chancellor of the Ventura County Community College
District; if he or she is still dissatisfied with the decision,
an appeal may be made to the Governing Board who shall
render the final decision.
J. Records of all proceedings will be maintained by the
College President in accordance with rules of confidentiality
and board/state/federal laws, rules, regulations and
contracts. Insertion of information regarding a case in an
employee’s personnel record will only be made in
compliance with board/ state/federal laws, rules, regulations
and contracts.
APPENDIX II
Student Grievance Procedure
I. PURPOSE
Students are encouraged to pursue academic studies and
other college-sponsored activities in order to promote
intellectual growth and personal development. In seeking
these ends, students should be free from improper interference
by other members of the college community. A grievance may
be initiated by a student whenever the student believes that
he or she has been subject to unjust actions or denied normal
student rights as stipulated in college regulations and in the
state education and administrative codes. A grievance may be
initiated by a student against any other student or any employee
of the College.
II. DEFINITION
A grievance is an allegation of unjust action or denial of
student rights. A grievance exists only when a specific
educational wrong has occurred to a single student. This
wrong must involve an unjust action or denial of student rights
as defined in a specified college, college district or superior
legal covenant or judgment. A grievance exists only when
such an error or offense has some demonstrably correctable
result. The outcome of a grievance must produce a tangible
benefit to the student complaining or an actual redress of the
wrong rather than a punishment for the person or persons
found in error.
III. PROCEDURES
A. INFORMAL PROCESSES
When a student believes that a personal injustice has been
sustained, an attempt should first be made to resolve the
concern by informal means. Consultation should be made
with the student, faculty member, administrator or classified
person involved in order to seek direct resolution. If this
process fails or, for some reason, cannot be accomplished,
the aggrieved student should confer with the direct
supervisor of the person allegedly causing the problem.
If both of these steps are unsuccessful, the aggrieved
student should discuss the problem with the Executive
Vice President of Student Learning (for all programs and
services controlled by this person) or the Dean of Student
Services or designee (for all other college programs and
services).
B. FORMAL PROCESSES
If the aggrieved student believes that the informal
consultation processes mentioned in Section A have
failed, the procedures and rules described below must be
followed by both the student and the College. This process
represents the formal grievance procedure of the College.
However, the entire formal grievance process shall be
discontinued at any time the parties can informally agree
on a mutually satisfactory result. All formal records will
be destroyed in this instance. Resolution of grievances
may not abrogate state or federal laws and applicable
governing board rules and policies.
1. A College grievance committee shall be established by
the College President at the opening of each academic
year. This committee shall be composed of one faculty
member, one enrolled student and one administrator.
The chairperson will be designated by the President.
Committee members are appointed by and serve at the
pleasure of the President. If, in the judgment of either
participant in a formal grievance or the President, a
conflict of interest or bias exists with any committee
member, that member will be excused and a substitute
appointed for the case in question only. A formal
grievance must be filed with the Dean of Student
Services or designee within 90 calendar days of the
final event in a sequence of events, if any. The 90-day
period shall commence on the day of the event or on
the day of first knowledge of the event by the complaining
party. Proof of the latter delayed date is the responsibility
of the complaining party.
2. A formal grievance exists when the Dean of Student
Services or designee receives a signed written charge
specifying the time, place and nature of the injury from
the aggrieved student. This written charge should be
dated and must be on behalf of an individual student
only. Group or class action grievances are not permitted.
This charge must also clearly specify the informal
consultation attempts made and described in Section
A.
3. The Dean of Student Services or designee will verify
the completeness of the written charge and present the
charge to the grievance committee within ten working
days of receipt.
4. The grievance committee will review the charges made
(section B.2) within five working days and request a
response in writing from the person accused. This
person must reply within ten working days. Upon
receipt of this response, the committee shall meet and
recommend to the President that (a) the case be
dismissed or (b) reasonable cause for a hearing exists.
This action must take place within five working days.
5. The President will then either dismiss the case with the
reasons set out in writing to both parties or request that
the grievance committee hold a formal hearing. The
President must take this action within five working
days of receipt from the committee (section B.4).
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6. Formal hearing procedures:
a. A hearing will be called by the chairperson within
15 working days of receipt of the President’s
request (section B.5).
b. Both parties will be asked to attend the hearing and
will be given sufficient notice in writing as to the
time and place. Notice shall be given by certified
mail at least five working days prior to the hearing
date.
c. At the time of the hearing, the chairperson shall
state the charge. The committee shall hear
testimony, examine witnesses and receive all
evidence pertaining to the charge.
d. Both parties shall have the right to present
statements, testimony, evidence and witnesses.
Each party shall have the right to be represented
by a single advisor but not a licensed attorney.
e. The accused person and/or representative may be
present as well as the aggrieved person and/or his
or her representative. No other persons except
scheduled single witnesses and the grievance
committee members shall be present.
f. The person making the charge shall assume the
burden of proof. The rule of confidentiality shall
prevail at all stages of the hearing.
g. The committee shall judge the relevancy and weight
of testimony and evidence. It shall make its findings
of fact and limit its investigation to the formal
charge. It shall also make a recommendation for
disposition of the charge to the College President.
Actions in this procedure shall be completed within
five working days.
h. The committee shall submit its findings of fact and
recommended actions to both parties and to the
President of the College. Upon receipt of the findings
and recommendations, the President of the College
shall:
(1) Concur with the committee’s
recommendation, or
(2) Not concur with the committee’s
recommendation, or
(3) Take alternative action.
(4) The College President shall state in writing
the reasons for the action taken on the
committee’s recommendation. The
President shall act within ten working days.
i. If either party does not agree with the decision of
the College President at this time, an appeal may
be made to the Chancellor of the Ventura County
Community College District; if he or she is still
dissatisfied with the decision, an appeal may be
made to the governing board who shall render the
final decision.
j. Records of all proceedings shall be maintained by
the College president in accordance with rules of
confidentiality and board/state/federal laws, rules,
regulations and contracts. Insertion of information
regarding a case in an employee’s personnel record
will only be made in compliance with board/state/
federal laws, rules, regulations and contracts.
The student grievance appeal is contained in the Board Policy
Manual. Appeals to the governing board may be made only when
all other steps in the procedure have been completed and when
there is an identifiable remedy for the grievance. Appeals to the
governing board shall be made in writing and shall specify exactly
why the student feels the governing board should review the
decision. If it is felt that proper procedures were not properly
followed, then the appeal should specify what procedures were
not properly followed and how the alleged errors affected the
outcome. The governing board shall review the written records of
the proceedings and any related materials.
The board may, after reviewing all materials, allow individuals
to make statements to the board or may request clarification of
facts from the President or clarification regarding the committee’s
deliberations from the grievance committee chairperson.
Appeals of the decision of the Chancellor must be made within
15 days of receipt of the result.
APPENDIX III
Privacy Rights Governing Student Records
Pursuant to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the
California Education Code (section 76240 et al) and the California
Administrative Code Title V, the colleges of the Ventura County
Community College District establish and maintain information
on students relevant to admission, registration, academic history,
career, student benefits or services, extra-curricular activities,
counseling and guidance, discipline or matters related to student
conduct, and shall establish and maintain such information
required by law. All such records are maintained under the
direction of the Dean of Student Development.
The colleges of this District maintain directory information
which may be released to the public without the written consent
of the student. Directory information shall include: participation
in officially recognized activities and sports, including weight,
height and high school of athletic team members, degrees,
certificates and awards received by students, including honors,
school scholarship awards, athletic awards and Dean’s list.
Directory information will be released to branches of the United
States military services in compliance with the Solomon Act, the
National Student Clearinghouse, and may be released to other
parties in accordance with section 76240 of the California Ed.
Code. No directory information shall be released regarding any
student or former student who has notified the District or any
college thereof in writing that such information shall not be
released. Such requests shall be addressed to the Dean of
Student Development.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords
students certain rights with respect to their education records.
These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student's education
record within 45 days of the day the College receives a request
for access.
Students should submit to the Registrar written requests that
identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The College official
will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the
time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records
are not maintained by the College official to whom the request
was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct
official to whom the request should be addressed.
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(2) The right to request the amendment of the student's
education records that the student believes is inaccurate.
Students may ask the College to amend a record that they
believe is inaccurate. Such request shall be made in writing to
the registrar, clearly identify the part of the record they want
changed, and specify why it is inaccurate.
If the College decides not to amend the record as requested
by the student, the College will notify the student of the decision
and advise the student of his or her right to appeal regarding the
request for amendment. Additional information regarding the
appeal procedures will be provided to the student when notified
of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable
information contained in the student's education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is
disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.
A school official is a person employed by the College District in
an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support
staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and
health staff); a person or company with whom the College
District has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a person
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official in
performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the
official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility. In compliance with section
76222 of the California Education Code, a log or record shall be
maintained of persons, agencies or organizations requesting and
receiving information from a student record. Also pursuant to
code, such log or record will not include the following:
1. A student to whom access is granted pursuant to Section
76230 to the Ed. Code.
2. Parties to whom directory information is released pursuant
to Section 76240.
3. Parties for whom written consent is executed by the
student pursuant to Section 76242.
4. Officials or employees having a legitimate educational
interest pursuant to section 76243(a).
Such record shall be open to inspection only by the student
and the college official or his or her designee responsible for the
maintenance of students records, and to the Comptroller General
of the United States, the Secretary of Education an administrative
head of an education agency as defined in Public Law 93-380,
and a state educational authorities as a means of auditing the
operation of the system.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education concerning alleged failures by the College to
comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and
address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Students, for a fee determined by the Board, may request
copies of their records.
APPENDIX IV
Academic Freedom
The primary purpose of a college is to promote the exploration
of ideas and the discovery and dissemination of knowledge and
understanding. The college is to be an open forum for ideas and
issues to be raised, challenged, and tested.
Academic freedom is the cornerstone of a college. Intellectual
ferment is absolutely dependent upon academic and intellectual
freedom. Freedom in teaching is fundamental for the protection
of both faculty and students in teaching and learning. Freedom
in research is fundamental to the advancement of knowledge.
The 1940 A.A.U.P. statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom and Tenure with 1970 Interpretative Notes from the
American Association of College Professors provides a nationally
recognized definition of academic freedom, its protections and
its responsibilities.
(a) Academic employees are entitled to freedom in the
classroom in discussing their subject, but they should be
conscientious regarding teaching subject matter which has no
relation to their subject.
(b) Academic employees are entitled to full freedom in research
and in the publication of results, subject to the adequate
performance of their other academic duties, but research for
pecuniary return should be based upon an understanding with the
authorities of the institution.
(c) Academic employees are citizens, members of a learned
profession, and officers of an educational institution. When they
speak or write as citizens, they should be free from institutional
censorship or discipline, but their special position in the community
imposes special obligations. As scholars and educational officers,
they should remember that the public may judge their profession
and institution by their utterances. Hence, they should at all times
be accurate, should show respect for the opinions of others, and
indicate that they are not speaking for the institution.
It is the policy of VCCCD that all academic employees, regardless
of their employment status, should enjoy the privileges and
exercise the responsibilities inherent in academic freedom as
define by the AAUP statement. In addition, all VCCCD employees
enjoy the same protection and responsibilities within the context
of their obligations. Futhermore, faculty tenure constitutes the
strongest procedural safeguard of academic freedom and
individual responsibility, and as such, is essential for the
maintenance of intellectual liberty and high standards in teaching
and scholarship.
Reference: BP 4030 Academic Freedom, Title 5, Section 51023;
Accreditation Standard 11.A.7.
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APPENDIX V
Solicitation
The solicitation, selling, exposing for sale, offering to sell, or
endorsing any goods, articles, wares, services or merchandise
of any nature whatsoever for the purpose of influencing lease,
rental or sale at a college is prohibited except by written permission
of the District Chancellor, President of the college or the President’s
designee. This policy applies to all students, staff and citizens.
Nothing in this policy shall be construed to revoke the rights
and privileges of students and staff as specifically granted by
education code sections and board policy with regard to fund-
raising activities, examinations of instructional materials, or
other activities sanctioned by federal, state, and local regulations.
APPENDIX VI
Publicity Code and Information Dissemination
Students wishing to post, display, distribute, or otherwise
make known an activity, event or other piece of information
should seek advance approval from the Student Activities Office.
This policy applies to all printed material distributed by students
on the Ventura College campus including, but not limited, to all
petitions, circulars, leaflets, newspapers, and all materials
displayed on bulletin boards, kiosks, signboards, or other such
display areas. In no case should printed materials be placed on
lamp poles, buildings, windows, doors, retaining walls, painted
surfaces, sidewalks, plans, and other such places.
All printed materials should be clearly designed to meet the
needs of students, staff, and faculty; and the event, activity or
program should be of obvious benefit to members of the campus
community. All posted materials must display the Ventura College
approval stamp. Persons posting materials will be responsible
for their prompt removal when the activity or event is concluded.
Failure to remove the posted material may result in a withdrawal
of future posting privileges.
Requests by off-campus individuals or agencies to disseminate
materials on the Ventura College campus should be referred to
the Student Activities Office. Such material must be of a high
campus value and pre-approval is required.
Posting of materials on bulletin boards and dissemination of
information or petitions will be governed by time, place, situation,
and manner requirements.
Coercion is not to be used to induce students to accept the
printed material or to sign petitions. The Student Activities
Advisor will limit the number of students and the number of
distribution days for any issue. Individuals or groups are expected
to use good taste in their manner of expressing ideas according
to current law. Logs shall be maintained at each campus of
persons, agencies, or organizations requesting or receiving
information from a student record in compliance with section
76222 of the California Ed. Code. The log shall be open to
inspection only by the student and the community college official
or his/her designee responsible for the maintenance of student
records, and to the Controller General of the United States, the
Secretary of Education, an administrative head of an education
agency as defined in public law 93-380 and state educational
authorities as a means of auditing the operation of the system.
Contact the Registrar's Office for additional information.
Pursuant to section 76222(j) of the California Education Code,
students have the right to file a complaint with the United States
Department of Education concerning an alleged failure by an
institution to comply with section 438 of the General Education
Provisions Act (20 U.S.C.A. 1232g).
Students may request and receive copies of their records for
a fee determined by the District Board of Trustees and published
under the "transcripts" section of this Catalog.
APPENDIX VII
Use of Student Image, Likeness or Voice
Captured at Public Events
The College often hosts events that are open to the public such
as, but not limited to, graduation, athletic competitions, job fairs,
speakers, and various activities held at the theatre. Those events
are considered news events. Such an event may be photographed,
video-taped or Webcast for purposes of archiving the event,
educational use, or publicity. Students, staff and faculty who
attend those events may have their image or voice captured on
video, Webcast or photograph. Due to the nature of the events,
the College has no means by which to prevent such photographs,
videotaping or Webcastings from including a specific student’s
image or voice. By attending the event, a person is granting the
College the right to use any such still or motion images or voice
recordings in future publicity or publications as needed and
without compensation. No release shall be required by the
College to utilize in an appropriate manner any images captured
during a public event.
APPENDIX VIII
Parking & Campus Traffic
The Governing Board of Trustees of the Ventura County
Community College District has authorized promulgation of this
regulation to provide for the safe and orderly flow and parking of
motor vehicle traffic on the campus of Ventura College pursuant
to the California Vehicle Code. It is applicable to all vehicles
operated or parked within the legally established and posted
boundaries of the public grounds upon which the college is
situated. On special occasions, events, or emergencies, the
college authorities reserve the right to temporarily suspend these
regulations, in whole or in part, as may be necessary to
accommodate the situation. Suggestions for change of these
regulations or any questions concerning their provisions should
be directed to the Office of the Vice President of Business
Services or the Chief of College Police.
STUDENT/VISITOR PERMIT PARKING AREAS are located about
the campus and are restricted to permit parking by students,
visitors and staff members.
THE VISITOR PARKING AREA is located on South Campus
Way. It is a green curb zone. Permits are not required, but the 30
minute time limit is strictly enforced, except during the first two
weeks of the fall and spring semesters and the first week of the
summer term. During those times, no time limit will be enforced.
STAFF PARKING AREAS are posted and restricted to staff
member's vehicles that display a valid staff parking permit.
Students with a student permit may park in any staff area after
6:50 p.m. and on weekends.
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HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONES are posted and located
throughout the campus for restricted parking by vehicles displaying
a DMV issued disabled person’s placard, license plates or
college issued handicapped permit. Handicap parking areas are
enforced at all times regardless of the day or hour. Handicap
spaces with signs which read "vans only" are for vans and must
not be used by regular vehicles. Vehicles displaying HC placards
must also display a valid parking permit (student, staff or visitor).
MOTORCYCLE PARKING ZONES are marked and located about
the campus and are to be used only for motorcycles and motor
scooters displaying valid staff, student, visitor, guest, or special
permits. Student/visitor motorcycles are not authorized to occupy
an automobile parking stall unless there aren’t motorcycle stalls
in that particular lot. Staff members may park their motorcycles
in a staff stall since there is no staff motorcycle parking.
LOADING ZONES for passengers (white curb) and cargo
(yellow curb) are located at designated areas of the campus.
Vehicles in the process of loading/unloading do not need a
parking permit to stop in these zones. Parking of vehicles is
limited to 15 minutes in yellow loading zones. Vehicles may not
be left unattended in white curb passenger loading zones.
VENDORS needing to park on campus on a regular basis may
request a special vendor's permit valid for up to one year.
OFF-CAMPUS PARKING without a permit is available on the
adjacent city streets and in some surrounding residential areas.
If you choose to park in these areas, please be considerate of our
neighbors. Do not block their driveways or park in any other
manner prohibited by the vehicle code or city ordinance. Parking
in the lot immediately south of the Wright Library just east of the
campus is restricted to library patrons. Off-campus parking
violations are regularly cited by the Ventura City Police Department.
Parking Permits
The Campus Police Department, in conjunction with the Student
Business Office is responsible for issuing and controlling all
parking permits for the Ventura College campus. Lost or stolen
parking permits must be promptly reported to the Student Business
Office. By reciprocal agreement, valid staff and student permits
from Ventura, Moorpark, and Oxnard Colleges are recognized for
parking in designated and otherwise unrestricted parking zones
on any of the three college campuses. Daily permits are valid only
on the campus where they are purchased.
Regular semester permits and staff permits issued by all three
colleges must be affixed to the back of the inside rearview mirror
of the vehicle. On motorcycles and motor scooters, the permit
must be attached to the left front shock bar. On automobiles
guest, visitor, and vendor permits should be displayed on top of
the front dashboard inside the front windshield. Permits are
issued as follows:
REGULAR FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS AND PART-TIME
CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL may obtain a staff parking permit
without charge from the Campus Police Office. A regular staff
permit is not be used on any other vehicle except the one it was
issued to. A staff parking permit may not be sold, given or loaned
to anyone outside of the immediate family of the staff member to
whom it was issued.
PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS may obtain staff parking permits
without charge from the Office of Human Resources in the
Administration Building. The same rules that apply to full timers
also apply to the evening staff members.
TEMPORARY STAFF MEMBERS, CONTRACTORS, AND
VENDORS may obtain special parking permits at no charge from
the Campus Police Office.
FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME STUDENTS may obtain parking
permits at the Student Business Office upon payment of the
prescribed parking fee. Each semester or term requires a new
student parking permit.
GUESTS may obtain permits by advance arrangement with the
Campus Police Office.
DAILY PARKING PERMITS cost $1.00 and may be purchased
at any of the three permit machines on the campus. The machines
are painted bright yellow and accept dollar bills and coins. One
is located by the flag pole next to the Administration building.
Another is located in the E-lot just east of the Science building.
The third machine is located along East Campus Way just north
of the E-lot. Daily permits can also be purchased at the Student
Business Office. Daily permits purchased at Ventura College are
not valid on the Moorpark or Oxnard campus and vice versa.
DISABLED STAFF MEMBERS AND STUDENTS may obtain
supplemental handicapped parking stickers at no charge from
the Disabled Students Office. These permits are not valid off-
campus.
OFFICIAL VEHICLES displaying federal, state or county license
plates are presumed to be on official business and do not require
parking permits.
EVENTS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC (by advance
arrangement with the Campus Police Office) may result in the
temporary suspension of the enforcement of permit parking
requirements in all or part of the campus to allow community
attendance.
Traffic and Parking Enforcement
Any person who brings a vehicle onto the campus is required
to comply with all parking regulations and traffic laws of the State
of California. The Campus Police Officers and student cadets
employed by the Campus Police Department are responsible for
enforcing the provisions of these laws. Violations will result in
citations being issued with collection or follow-up action on
parking citations being taken through the Department of Motor
Vehicles.
Processing of parking citations consists of a notice-ofdelinquent-
parking letter originated by the processing agency
informing the violator that failure to respond to the original
citation will increase the fine. If the notice-of-delinquent-parking
letter is not responded to by the violator within 14 days from the
date of the letter, the Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento,
CA, will be notified. Once such notice is filed with the DMV, the
registered vehicle cannot be reregistered in California until the
parking violation and administrative fees are paid in accordance
with Section 40200 CVC.
Traffic flow and vehicle parking on the campus is regulated as
follows:
THE SPEED LIMIT on the campus is 15 MPH on all roadways
and 10 MPH within parking lots and fire lanes. No person shall
drive a vehicle on campus at a speed that is greater than is
reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility,
the traffic on and the surface and width of the roadway, and in
no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or
property. No person shall operate a motor vehicle or combinations
of vehicles in such a manner so as to disturb educational
activities in progress on the campus.
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All vehicles shall be operated and parked in conformance with
posted or marked one-way traffic patterns. Vehicles shall not be
parked against the flow of traffic or backed into diagonal parking
stalls. No vehicle shall be parked in a marked or posted no-parking
zone or in such a manner so as to obstruct access by emergency
vehicles on a fire lane or to a fire hydrant.
Parking is not authorized outside of a marked stall or extending
into the roadway causing a traffic hazard, or in any other location
not specifically designated and/or posted for parking.
Vehicles involved in passenger loading/unloading are not to be
left unattended in any passenger loading area.
No overnight parking of motor vehicles is permitted on the
campus without the consent of the Campus Police Office. Only
vehicles with a bona fide reason recognized by the College are
permitted to park on the campus during other than regular class
hours.
During regularly scheduled class hours, all motor vehicles
parked on the campus must conspicuously display a valid permit,
vehicle identification number and license plate. Vehicles not
displaying a Vehicle Identification Number or a license plate may
be towed. A parking permit is invalid if:
1. Used on a vehicle other than the one to which it was issued;
2. Not plainly displayed so that it can be read from outside of
the vehicle;
3. Student semester permit not totally and permanently affixed
to the back of the inside rear view mirror;
4. Altered in any manner;
5. Student semester permit issued for a school term other than
the one currently in progress.
Parking permits are required on the days school is in session
in the student lots from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through
Thursdays, and from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fridays.
Removal of Parked and Abandoned Vehicles
In accordance with the California Vehicle Code, Ventura College
reserves the right to remove from its grounds any vehicle under
the following circumstances for which the owner will be liable for
towing and storage charges:
1. Abandoned vehicles: Vehicles parked on the campus without
permission from the Campus Police Office are presumed to
have been abandoned, if not claimed by their owner within
72 hours.
2. Vehicles impeding the operation of emergency equipment,
obstructing traffic flow, or otherwise parked in such a
manner so as to create a hazard to the safety of persons
or property.
3. Any vehicle which is issued five or more citations to which
the owner or person in control of the vehicle has not
responded within 21 days.
4. Vehicle with registration expired for over 6 months.
5. Vehicles parked illegally which do not have license plates,
vehicle registration or a vehicle identification number
displayed.
General Parking and Traffic Information
The College assumes no responsibility for damage to a vehicle,
injury to its occupants, or theft of its contents while it is being
operated or parked on the campus. Should your vehicle be
involved in any of these contingencies, you are to immediately
notify the Campus Police. If your vehicle becomes disabled on
campus, contact the Campus Police Office, officers there will
assist you in contacting someone who can help you. If your battery
is dead, jump-start service is available. Parking assistance and
information can be obtained from the Campus Police Office.
Please lock your vehicle while it is parked on the campus and
remove any tempting items from view to prevent theft. Drive safely
and observe all campus traffic and parking rule.
Carpool
Ventura College has several student and staff carpool areas. All
carpool areas are enforced from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., when
school is in session and on any regular work day. Special permits
are required to park in carpool areas. Students may not park in
staff carpool areas prior to 6:50 p.m. (after 6:50 p.m. all staff
parking areas revert to regular student parking).
Applications for purchasing a carpool permit can be obtained
at the Student Business Office. Staff members can obtain a
carpool permit at the Campus Police office. Three or more occupants
are required per vehicle in order to qualify for a carpool permit. A
vehicle must also be occupied by three or more occupants at the
time it pulls into a student carpool space. A student who arrives
on campus without the required three occupants may park in a
regular student lot with their carpool parking permit.
Carpool permits are not available for use by evening students.
APPENDIX IX
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Ventura County Community College District is committed
to providing equal opportunity in education and to prohibiting
discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, age, national
origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or Vietnam
veteran status. This commitment is in accordance with the
requirements of state and federal law.
All members of the college community–students, faculty,
administrators, staff, and visitors–must be able to study and work
in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Indeed, the District
is actively committed to creating and maintaining an environment
that respects the dignity of everyone. If you feel that you have been
subjected to unlawful discrimination based on disability or in
violation of the American with Disabilities Act, or if you feel that
you may have been subjected to any other form of unlawful
discrimination, please contact Dr. Lyn MacConnaire, Student
Development, Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura,
CA 93003. Telephone: (805) 654-6455 or e-mail:
lmacconnaire@vcccd.net.
Individuals wishing information concerning Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex in education, programs, and activities, should
direct their inquiries to Dr. Lyn MacConnaire, Student Development,
Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003.
Telephone: (805) 654-6455 or e-mail:lmacconnaire@vcccd.net.
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APPENDIX X
Student’s Right-to-Know
In compliance with the federal Student-Right-to-Know and
Campus Security Act (Public Law, 101-524), it is the policy of the
Ventura County Community College District and Ventura College
to make available its completion and transfer rates to all current
and prospective students. Beginning in Fall 2002, a group of all
certificate-, degree-, and transfer-seeking first-time, full-time
students were tracked over a three-year period. (Approximately
2.6% of all community college students statewide were included
in the study.) The completion and transfer rates are listed below,
along with a brief description of how these rates are defined.
These rates do not represent the success rates of the entire
student population at Ventura College, nor do they account for
student outcomes occurring after this three-year tracking period.
The rates below exclude part-time students, continuing students,
students attending Ventura College to obtain or upgrade job skills,
improve basic skills, maintain licenses, working toward high
school credits, pursuing lifelong learning, etc. The rates below do
not include any students who took longer than two years to
complete their academic goal.
The “transfer rate” does not include any students who first
completed a degree or certificate or became “transferred prepared”
prior to transferring. The “completion rate” results for the 2002
SRTK study described above was 45.6% for VC. The Statewide
completion rate was 36%. The completion rate is the percent of
students from the group studied who attained a certificate or
degree or became “transferred prepared” during a three year
period from Fall 2000 to Spring 2004. Transfer-prepared was
defined by the study as having completed 56 transferable units
with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
The transfer rate result for the SRTK study of Ventura College
described above was 22.5%. The Statewide Transfer rate was
29.6%. Caution: the transfer rate does not count students who
attained a certificate or degree prior to transferring to another
post-secondary institution such as UC or CSU.
General information about SRTK is available to the public
through the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community
College System Web site: http://srtk.cccco.edu/index.asp.
Specific information on the most recent cohort for Ventura College
is available at http://srtk.cccco.edu/683/02index.htm.
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APPENDIX XI
Policy on Harassment / Discrimination
Complaint Procedure for Harassment /
Discrimination
Members of a college community--students, faculty,
administrators, staff and visitors--must be able to study and work
in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Ventura County
Community College District is actively committed to creating and
maintaining an environment which respects the dignity of individuals
and groups. The goal of Ventura County Community College
District is to be sensitive to the needs of students, staff and those
who interact with the college community, while preserving the
rights of those against whom allegations have been made.
Employees or students of the District who feel that they have been
harassed or discriminated against based on race, color, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran
status, marital status or physical or mental disability have the right
to file a complaint.
The procedures outlined govern the process for all discrimination
complaints filed by employees or students, including sexual
harassment. Complaints may be filed: student against student,
student against employee, employee against student, employee
against employee, visitor against employee, employee against
visitor, etc.
Complaints must be filed with the District within one year of the
alleged harassment or discrimination or within one year of the date
on which the Complainant knew or should have known of the facts
of the alleged incident. District employees involved in any aspect
of investigating or resolving a complaint of harassment or
discrimination will have received training from a qualified source
in advance of their service.
Non-retaliation for filing--no individual will suffer retaliation as
a result of filing a claim or being a witness in regard to harassment/
discrimination allegations. Persons engaging in retaliation are
subject to disciplinary action.
Definitions:
Complainant: An individual who believes that he/she has
been the victim of harassment or
discrimination.
Respondent: An individual against whom a claim of
harassment or discrimination is made.
Complaint: A written allegation that a student, staff
member, or other individual who interacts
with VCCCD has subjected someone to
harassment or discrimination.
Responsible
District Officer: The person at the District who is responsible
for coordinating the investigations of all
harassment and discrimination complaints.
The District has established the following procedures to resolve
charges of harassment or discrimination.
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Informal Process
An individual who has reason to believe that he or she has been
a victim of harassment or discrimination based on race, color,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
marital status, veteran status or physical or mental disability may
resolve the matter through an informal process under this procedure.
Participation in the informal process is optional and not a prerequisite
to filing a formal complaint.
1. A person who believes that he or she has personally
suffered harassment or discrimination should contact the
appropriate Intake Facilitator at their location to directly
discuss his or her concerns.
2. The Intake Facilitator may inform the Respondent of the
possible complaint and shall meet with the Complainant to:
a. understand the nature of the concern;
b. give to Complainant a copy of the District’s Sexual
Harassment Policy brochure and this “Complaint
Procedure for Harassment/Discrimination” document;
c. inform Complainant of his or her rights under this
complaint procedure;
d. assist the Complainant in any way advisable.
3. If the Complainant and the Respondent agree to a proposed
resolution, the resolution shall be implemented and the
informal process shall be concluded. At any time during the
informal process, the Complainant may initiate a formal
complaint.
4. The Intake Facilitator shall keep a written log of discussions
and a record of the resolution. This information shall
become part of the official investigation file if the Complainant
initiates a formal complaint. If the parties reach a tentative
agreement upon resolution of the complaint, a letter
summarizing the resolution shall be sent to the Complainant
and the Respondent. A copy of this letter shall be sent to
Human Resources for approval.
5. Once a complaint is put in writing and signed by the
Complainant, the Complaint is considered to be formal and
the formal complaint procedures should be followed.
Formal Process
1. A person who alleges that he or she has personally suffered
harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
veteran status, marital status, or physical or mental disability
shall complete and sign the District’s Harassment/
Discrimination Complaint Form within one year of the
alleged incident or within one year of the date on which the
Complainant knew or should have known of the facts of the
harassment or discrimination incident.
2. On the complaint form, the Complainant shall describe in
detail such alleged harassment or discrimination and the
action the Complainant requests to resolve the matter. All
written complaints shall be signed and dated by the
Complainant, and shall contain at least the name(s) of the
individual(s) involved, the date(s) of the event(s) at issue
and detailed description of the actions constituting the
alleged harassment or discrimination. Names, addresses
and phone numbers of witnesses or potential witnesses
should also be included, when possible.
3. The Intake Facilitator will review the complaint to determine
whether it describes the kind of harassment or discrimination
which is prohibited under these procedures and whether
the complaint sufficiently describes the facts of the alleged
misconduct. If the complaint does not describe the kind of
prohibited conduct the District investigates under the
procedures, the Complainant will be notified and will be
referred to the appropriate process. If the complaint does
not sufficiently describe the facts giving rise to the complaint
so that a determination can be made regarding whether the
alleged misconduct is covered under these procedures, the
complaint will be returned and the Complainant will be
invited to submit an amended complaint providing enough
factual detail to allow the above determination to be made.
4. After a proper complaint is received, the Intake Facilitator
shall investigate the charges as stated in the complaint. The
Intake Facilitator shall send a copy of the complaint to the
Responsible District Officer, who, after consultation with
the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and the District
Chancellor, shall send a copy to the State Chancellor of the
California Community College System. A summary of the
complaint and procedures shall also be sent to the
Respondent. A copy of the complaint will be maintained in
the Office of Human Resources at the District Service
Office.
5. The Intake Facilitator shall meet with the Complainant to
review the nature of the complaint and identify the scope
and the nature of the investigation. If the Complainant fails
to meet with the Intake Facilitator within a reasonable time
(usually 10 working days), the Intake Facilitator will continue
the investigation to the best of his/her abilities based on the
written formal complaint. After meeting with the Complainant,
the Intake Facilitator shall give the Respondent an opportunity
to meet with him/her to receive the Respondent’s answer
to the complaint and to review with Respondent the scope
and nature of the investigation. Complainant and Respondent
may inform the Intake Facilitator of witnesses to contact
and may present documents in support of their positions.
6. Prior to completing the investigation, the Intake Facilitator
shall meet again with the Complainant and the Respondent
separately, to give an overview of the steps taken during the
investigation, and to ask Complainant and Respondent for
the names of any other individuals the Intake Facilitator
might speak with to request any additional information.
7. The Responsible District Officer shall determine whether
harassment or discrimination did or did not occur with
respect to each allegation in the complaint. The findings
shall take into consideration the severity of the conduct, the
pervasiveness of the conduct, the pertinent background,
and other relevant District policies. If disciplinary action is
recommended, appropriate contractual due process and
statutory processes will be invoked. If the Responsible
District Officer finds there is no evidence to sustain the
allegation, the record shall be kept confidential, except to
the extent that disclosure may be required by law. The
records will be destroyed to the extent the law allows. After
completion of the investigation, the Intake Facilitator shall
meet with the Responsible District Officer who shall be
responsible for reviewing the Intake Facilitator’s report,
making factual determinations, reaching a conclusion
regarding the charges, and recommending appropriate
action, if any.
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8. In the event the complaint is against the Responsible
District Officer, the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
shall appoint an investigator to review the complaint. In the
event the complaint is against the Vice Chancellor of
Human Resources, the District Chancellor or designee
shall appoint an investigator to hear the complaint, receive
the report, and make a determination on any final action.
9. The District shall complete its investigation and forward to
the Complainant and Respondent within 90 calendar days
of receiving a complaint, and the Chancellor of the California
Community College System within 150 calendar days of
receiving a complaint, all the following:
a. a summary of the investigative report;
b. a written notice setting forth:
1. the findings of the District investigator and District
Chancellor as to whether harassment or
discrimination based on race, color, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual
orientation, veteran status, marital status, or
physical or mental disability did or did not occur
with respect to each allegation in the complaint;
2. a description of actions to be taken, if any, to
remedy any discrimination or harassment that
occurred and to prevent similar problems from
occurring in the future;
3. the proposed resolution of the complaint;
4. the Complainant’s right to appeal to the District
Chancellor, then the State Chancellor of the
California Community College System; and
5. in the event disciplinary action is recommended
for the Respondent, he/she shall be entitled to all
due process procedures provided by stature and/
or the employee collective bargaining agreement.
Appeal Rights
If the Complainant is not satisfied with the results of the formal
level administrative determination, the Complainant may appeal
the determination by submitting objections to the District Chancellor
within fifteen calendar days of the receipt of the determination.
Within forty-five calendar days of receiving the Complainant’s
appeal, a copy of the final District decision rendered by the District
Chancellor shall be forwarded to the Complainant, the State
Chancellor of the California Community College System, and, if
appropriate, the Respondent.
If the District Chancellor does not act within forty-five calendar
days, the administrative determination shall be deemed approved
and shall become the final District decision in the matter.
Complainant shall have the right to file a written appeal with the
State Chancellor of the California Community College System
within thirty calendar days after the District Chancellor has issued
the final District decision or permits the administrative determination
to become final.
How to File a Complaint
1. A copy of these procedures and the Ventura County
Community College District’s Harassment/Discrimination
Complaint forms are available in the Office of Human
Resources, the offices of the Intake Facilitators on each
campus, and in the Executive Vice President’s Office on
each campus.
2. Completed complaint forms may either be mailed or
delivered to the Ventura County Community College District,
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, 255 W Stanley Ave. Suite 150, Ventura, CA 93001, or to one of the Intake
Facilitators on each campus.
3. Complaints must be filed with the District within one year
of the alleged unlawful harassment or discrimination or
within one year of the date on which the Complainant knew
or should have known of the facts of the alleged incident.
4. A person who alleges that he or she has personally suffered
harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability,
or one who has learned of such unlawful harassment or
discrimination, shall invoke the procedures described above.
5. An individual may also file a complaint of unlawful
discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, 2014 “T” Street, suite 210, Sacramento, CA
98514, the United States Department of Education, Office
of Civil Rights, 50 United Nations Plaza, room 239, San
Francisco, CA 94102, or the Department of Fair Employment
and Housing may be called at 1-408-291-7352. These
additional procedures may be used at the time of filing a
complaint, during, or after use of the District harassment
or discrimination complaint process. Filing deadlines for
the aforementioned offices may vary. Note that the filing
deadlines and procedures for each agency may differ.
6. Non-retaliation for filing--no individual will suffer retaliation
as a result of filing a claim or being a witness in regard to
harassment/discrimination allegations. Persons engaging
in retaliation are subject to disciplinary action.
Dissemination
The District will disseminate the information regarding District
policies and appropriate procedures on harassment and
discrimination to all employees and students by announcing its
existence in prominent places throughout the District including,
but not limited to, the College Catalog and Schedule of Classes,
appropriate employees and/or student publications, on official
District and Union bulletin boards, and by direct communication
to District employees. For additional information or to file an
incident report or a claim, contact any of the following:
David Bransky (805) 654-6487
Lucy Capuano-Brewer, (805) 654-6400, ext. 1272
Alisa Sparkia Moore (805) 654-6462
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APPENDIX XII
Sexual Assault
It is the policy of the Ventura County Community College
District to provide an educational, employment and business
environment free of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct or
communications (including voice and e-mail telecommunications,
fax machines, etc.) constituting sexual harassment as defined and
otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes.
California Education Code Section 67385 requires that
community college districts adopt and implement procedures to
ensure prompt response to victims of sexual assault which occur
on campus or during official campus events, as well as providing
the victims with information regarding treatment options and
services.
Ventura County Community College District exercises care to
keep its campuses free from conditions which increase the risk
of crime. Crimes of rape and other forms of sexual assault are
violations of VCCCD standards and will not be tolerated on
campus. California statutes and the VCCCD Standards of Student
Conduct prohibit sexual assaults. Where there is cause to believe
the District’s regulations prohibiting sexual assault have been
violated, the District will pursue strong disciplinary actions including
suspension or expulsion from the college.
Ventura County Community College District is committed to
providing prompt, compassionate services to those individuals
who are sexually assaulted, as well as follow-up services, if
needed.
Administrative Regulations and Procedures
Concerning Incidents of Sexual Assault on
Campus
I. INTRODUCTION
Education Code Section 67385 requires that the governing
board of each community college district adopt and
implement clear, consistent and written procedures to
ensure that specific victims of sexual assault which occurred
on campus property or during college sponsored events
shall receive information regarding available treatment
options and services, both on and off-campus, as well as
to ensure that the colleges will promptly respond to the
option selected by the victim.
II. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of the legislation, the following definitions
are offered:
1. ”Specific population” and “specific victim” include
students, faculty and staff.
2. ”Sexual assault” is any kind of sexual activity which is
forced upon a person against his or her will. The
definition includes, but is not limited to: rape (including
“date” or “acquaintance rape”), forced sodomy, forced
oral copulation, rape by a foreign object, sexual battery
or threat of sexual assault.
3. ”On-campus” is defined quite broadly to include: 1)
any building or property owned or controlled by the
District within the same reasonable contiguous
geographic area and used by the District in direct
support of, or related to, its educational purposes; or
2) any building or property owned or controlled by
student organizations recognized by the institution.
4. “Official college sponsored events” include, but are
not limited to, all classes off-campus, field trips or any
event on the college calendar.
5. “Victim” of sexual assault is generally referred to here
as being a female, but could also include a male.
III. COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT ON
CAMPUS
Ventura College exercises care to keep the campus free
from conditions which increase the risk of crime. Crimes
of rape and other forms of sexual assault will not be
tolerated on campus as defined. The Ventura County
Community College District prohibits sexual assaults, as
do California criminal statutes.
The Board of Trustees commits the college to taking
prudent action to prevent sexual assaults from occurring
and to ensure that students, faculty and staff are not
adversely affected for having brought forward a charge of
rape or other forms of sexual assault. Where there is cause
to believe the college’s prohibitions against sexual assault
have been violated, Ventura College will pursue strong
disciplinary actions which include the possibility of
suspension or expulsion from the college.
In addition, a student, faculty or staff member charged with
sexual assault can be prosecuted under California criminal
statutes in addition to being disciplined under the Code of
Student Conduct or Education Code, as applicable. Even
if prosecution does not take place, the campus may pursue
disciplinary action.
The Board of Trustees is also committed to provide prompt,
compassionate services to those individuals who are
sexually assaulted and follow-up services, if needed.
Written guidelines for dealing with sexual assault follow.
IV. GUIDELINES, PROCEDURES AND PERSONNEL
RESPONSIBLE FOR RESPONDING TO A SEXUAL ASSAULT
INCIDENT. The INDIVIDUAL INITIALLY NOTIFIED about the
sexual assault will provide a secure setting for the victim.
(This could be an unoccupied office or classroom, a well-
lighted area or, ideally, the Student Health and Psychological
Services.) If possible, bring the victim to the Student
Health and Psychological Services. The Campus Police
Office and the STUDENT HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES COORDINATOR should be notified, if possible.
The involved college personnel should then:
1. Listen to the victim’s needs.
2. Assess the situation. Determine the seriousness of the
victim’s injuries; call “911” if injuries are severe and
transportation is needed by ambulance to a hospital.
3. Ask the victim what she or he wants to do. A consent
form (available in English and Spanish) may be
completed by the victim for any of the following
options:
a. Does the victim want to be taken to a hospital or
a private doctor’s office? Does the victim want to
contact a friend or family member? If the victim
does not want to contact anyone, a Campus Police
Officer may take the victim to the hospital. If
possible, a female should accompany the victim if
the officer is male.
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b. Does the victim want to have the Ventura County
Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
contacted? The mission of the Coalition is to
coordinate and implement services to the victim of
sexual assault. (For a further description of the
Ventura County Coalition Against Domestic and
Sexual Violence Services, see Section VII.)
c. Does the victim want to report the incident to the
police? NOTE: If the victim is younger than 18, the
sexual assault must be reported to the police. If the
victim is 18 years or older, it is the victim’s
decision whether or not to involve the police (NOTE:
California law requires hospitals to report injuries
by criminal act to a law enforcement agency.)
If the victim of sexual assault decides to involve the police, the
CAMPUS POLICE LIEUTENANT will notify the appropriate police
department and may request an officer of like gender of the victim
for the report. The officer will take a police report, transport,
accompany or meet the victim at an appropriate medical facility
for the evidentiary examination, may conduct a follow-up interview,
and may transport the victim home with consent.
The COORDINATOR OF STUDENT HEALTH AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES will notify the parent, guardian,
spouse or friend, if appropriate and with the consent of the victim.
Upon consent of the victim, the COORDINATOR OF STUDENT
HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES may arrange for college
personnel or a Rape and Sexual Abuse Counseling (RASAC)
advocate to accompany the victim, if appropriate, through hospital
procedures and encounters with law enforcement agencies.
The CAMPUS POLICE LIEUTENANT will complete a confidential
incident report and keep records of the incident for statistical
purposes.
As early as possible in the process outlined above, the DEAN
OF STUDENT SERVICES or the administrator on duty at the college
should be notified. That individual should go to the victim’s
location and assist in the administration of these procedures, as
well as notifying other campus and/or District officials, as
appropriate.
IN THE EVENT THE SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT OCCURS
WHEN THE CAMPUS IS NOT OPEN (“AFTER HOURS”), THE
INDIVIDUAL INITIALLY NOTIFIED about the sexual assault will
notify the Campus Police by calling on any campus phone (ext.
6486). The CAMPUS POLICE LIEUTENANT will follow the same
procedures as described above.
IN THE EVENT THE SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT OCCURS AT
AN OFF-CAMPUS EVENT and it is not possible to contact the
CAMPUS POLICE, then the INDIVIDUAL INITIALLY NOTIFIED will
contact the LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY if the victim
wishes. If, however, the victim is under 18 years of age, the
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY MUST be contacted.
FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURES BY COLLEGE STAFF:
The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES and CAMPUS
POLICE LIEUTENANT will do a follow-up interview with the victim
to inform her/him of the legal options available for filing a civil suit
or a criminal action. If she/he wants to pursue criminal action, the
appropriate police department will conduct the follow-up criminal
investigation.
The COORDINATOR OF STUDENT HEALTH AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES will provide the victim with
information on the treatment and counseling of sexual assault and
provide referrals for appropriate assistance such as the COLLEGE
PSYCHOLOGIST (or alternative counseling services) and the
COLLEGE PHYSICIAN. The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT
SERVICES will explain disciplinary procedures and actions
available.
The ASSOCIATE CHANCELLOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, if
appropriate, will explain disciplinary procedures and actions
available in cases involving faculty or staff.
The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES will be
responsible for ensuring that all follow-up procedures are
completed.
V. LEGAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
The reporting of rape and other forms of sexual assault
follows the same procedures as the reporting of any crime.
No special information is required, but the report needs to
include certain standard information such as where the
incident occurred, to whom (identified by name and age)
and exactly what happened.
Once a victim of sexual assault has chosen to notify
authorities about the assault and chooses to pursue
prosecution, a medical-legal examination should be
performed as soon after the assault as possible and within
hours for evidence.
VI. LIST OF CAMPUS SERVICES AND PERSONNEL AVAILABLE
TO ASSIST WITH INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Campus Police, ext. 6486
Campus Student Health and Psychological Services
Office, ext. 6346
Student Services, ext. 6455
Office with evening and weekend responsibility,
ext. 6465
VII. LIST OF OFF-CAMPUS SERVICES
Hospitals with Specialized Care:
Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura,
(805) 652-6000 (preferred)
Simi Adventist Hospital, Simi Valley, (805) 527-2462
Ventura County Coalition Against Domestic and
Sexual Violence [(805) 654-8141; Hotline
(805) 656-1111; Spanish only (800) 300-2181].
The coalition was initiated to provide assistance and support
to victims of rape and domestic violence.
In response to expressed needs from the community, the
coalition now provides victim services, advocacy services, follow-
up crisis counseling, information and referral, treatment program
and post-crisis services.
In addition, they also have available prevention and education
programs, child abuse prevention programs for schools, outreach
programs for business and organizations and professional training
to replicate their success.
Emergency Shelters:
Care and Share, Simi Valley, (805) 522-5676
Catholic Charities, Ventura, (805) 643-4694
Lutheran Social Services, Thousand Oaks,
(805) 497-6207
Legal Services:
Lawyer’s Referral Services, (805) 650-7599
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Counseling/Support Groups:
Interface, referrals and counseling, 1-800-339-9597.
Ventura County Mental Health, 24-hour referral, (805)
652-6727.
Medical Services (for Bilingual/Undocumented persons)
Clinicas del Camino Real, Ventura, (805) 647-6322,
Oxnard, (805) 483-7563.
VIII. PROCEDURES FOR ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT
Follow-up intervention may be provided with the victim’s
consent and as needed by the COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGIST for
psychological counseling. The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT
SERVICES will track the victim’s academic progress and will
assist, when requested, by arranging academic counseling,
tutoring and other services deemed appropriate. ACADEMIC
COUNSELORS may assist with developing an education
plan.
The DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES or
ASSOCIATE CHANCELLOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES will
initiate disciplinary procedures and inform the victim of the
status of any disciplinary actions and the EXECUTIVE VICE
PRESIDENT/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES will keep
the COLLEGE PRESIDENT informed.
The following individuals may also be contacted, as
appropriate, on a need-to-know basis by the aforementioned
administrators:
Executive Vice President of Student Learning
Coordinator, Disabled Student Services
Division Administrators/Chairs
Instructors
Chancellor
Associate Chancellor of Human Resources
Public Information Officer
IX. PROCEDURES FOR GUARANTEEING CONFIDENTIALITY
In all associations with the public, the media, family and
friends of the victim, and in accordance with the Family
Rights and Privacy Act and the Buckley Amendment, the
name of the victim and/or specific details of the assault will
be released only when essential to the health and safety of
the individual assaulted or that of other members of the
campus community. The PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
will be kept informed and will interface with the media,
general public, students and staff. Other campus personnel
dealing with the incident should refer any inquiries to the
Public Information Office.
In addition, and in full accordance with Chapter 593 of the
Education Code, no person, persons, agency or organization
permitted access to student records (including security
records about incidents involving the college’s students)
shall permit access to any information obtained from those
records by any other person, persons, agency or organization
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE STUDENTS
INVOLVED.
However, the victim of any sexual assault which is the
basis of ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION taken by the community
college SHALL BE PERMITTED ACCESS TO THAT
INFORMATION in compliance with the Buckley Amendment.
Access to this information shall consist of a notice of the
results of any disciplinary action taken by the college and the
results of any appeal. This information shall be provided to
the victim within three days following the said disciplinary
action or appeal.
X. INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF OTHER
OPTIONS
Criminal Actions: Once an incident of sexual assault has
been reported to the appropriate police department by college
personnel, it is up to the police department to collect
information, including the medical/legal exam, and to
investigate the matter. The information is then turned over
to the District Attorney’s Office to determine if criminal
prosecution is appropriate.
The District Attorney’s Office has the ultimate responsibility
to determine whether the incident is a criminal offense and
to bring it before the courts for punitive action against the
assailant. Punitive consequences can include fines, probation
and incarceration. If there is not sufficient evidence for the
case to be passed on to the District Attorney, the police may
decide to initiate an investigation to gather the necessary
information which could lead to a prosecution.
Civil Actions: If the victim of the sexual assault decides
that she/he wants to pursue a civil action for damages
against the perpetrator, then the victim should consult with
an attorney for the civil legal action. The District Attorney’s
Office is reluctant to refer to any particular civil attorney, but
the Ventura County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual
Violence has a complete referral list of local attorneys with
whom they have had experience. In addition, the names of
attorneys may be obtained through the Ventura County Bar
Association.
Disciplinary Process Through the College: Various
forms of discipline may be imposed on a student who is
guilty of misconduct ranging from reprimand, probation and
suspension, to expulsion. The student disciplinary procedures
of the College are described in this Catalog (see Appendix
I). They are initiated by the DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT
SERVICES. Faculty and staff are subject to the college’s
disciplinary action policies.
Mediation Services: Mediation between any of the
“specific population” involved in a sexual assault incident at
the college is available and may be arranged through the
DEAN/DESIGNEE OF STUDENT SERVICES.
Alternative Housing Arrangements: As Ventura College
is a commuter school, there are no student housing facilities
such as dormitories on campus or a student housing office
to coordinate off-campus housing.
To find alternative housing and information about
roommates, a victim of sexual assault could consult the
housing bulletin board. The Ventura County Coalition Against
Domestic and Sexual Violence has information as well about
shelter homes for victims.
Academic Assistance Alternatives: Academic
assistance for victims of sexual assault includes tutoring,
switching to different sections or classes, academic
counseling, “Incomplete” or “Withdrawal,” or assistance in
transferring.
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Harassment Restraining Order: Under California law
(Section 527.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure), courts can
make orders to protect people from being harassed by
others. These orders are enforced by law enforcement
agencies. A victim who desires to obtain such an order must
file an action in the Superior Court. Simplified procedures for
obtaining such orders have been established by the courts.
An instructional booklet that tells what court orders a victim
of harassment can obtain and how to get them is available
from the Clerk of the Ventura County Superior Court, Hall of
Justice, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California
93009.
APPENDIX XIII
Student Financial Services
Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver
(BOGW)
You are eligible to receive a Fee Waiver if you are a
California resident and you meet any ONE of the following
criteria:
1. Are currently receiving benefits from TANF/CalWORKs,
SSI/SSP or General Assistance.
2. Are a dependent student whose parent(s) are currently
receiving TANF/CalWORKs or SSI/SSP.
3. Have applied for financial aid at Ventura College and have
demonstrated eligibility for a Board of Governor's Fee
Waiver.
If you do not meet any of the criteria listed above, you may still
qualify for a waiver if you:
4. Meet certain income standards (standards available in the
Financial Aid Office, EAC, SPVC, BVA, and EOPS Offices).
BOGW applications are available in the Financial Aid Office or
in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
Where the Money Comes from
Federal Government
The federal government is our largest source of student financial
aid today. It allocates funds to the Ventura County Community
College District each year after our application for funds has been
approved. It is the function of each individual college (Moorpark,
Oxnard, and Ventura) to disburse funds to as many eligible
students as possible. The amount of money earmarked by Congress
for financial aid can fluctuate from year-to-year so that the amount
of aid we offer might also vary. All information is subject to change
without advance notification.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM: Pell Grants vary in amount
based on eligibility criteria such as family contribution and
enrollment status. You may qualify if you are an undergraduate
student with financial need and are a citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
CAMPUS-BASED PROGRAMS: By completing a FAFSA, students
will have their eligibility determined for other federal programs. At
Ventura College, these include:
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
GRANTS (FSEOG): You may be eligible for Federal SEOG if you are
at least a halftime undergraduate student (six units or more) with
financial need. Grants range from $100 to $600 a year.
FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS): Our work study program
provides jobs for those who have great financial need and are
willing to earn a part of their educational expenses. Jobs at Ventura
College pay at least the legal minimum wage, and you may work
up to 20 hours a week, depending on your need and your academic
progress. Most job assignments are on campus.
FFELP - FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM:
Ventura College offers need-based and non-need based student
loans. Mandatory entrance and exit counseling is required. Ventura
College reserves the right, in accordance with federal
regulations, to deny a student loan or reduce the amount of
a student loan.
SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANS: These are made to students
who are enrolled at least halftime with financial need exceeding the
amount which can be awarded by existing college-based programs
and other grant programs. This program enables you to borrow
from any participating lender such as a bank or credit union. The
annual loan limit for first year Ventura College students is $2,625.
Repayment begins six months after you graduate or leave school
for whatever reason. You are allowed ten years to pay back the
loan, and you are charged no interest while in school.
UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN: Students may be eligible to
borrow a non-need based loan for the difference between the
subsidized eligibility and annual loan limits and/or to replace
family contribution. Independent students may be eligible to
borrow an "Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan" of up to
$4,000 per year. Total aid, including all loans cannot exceed cost
of attendance.
FEDERAL PARENT LOAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
(PLUS): Parents of dependent undergraduate students may borrow
up to the student's cost of attendance minus any other aid.
WITHHOLDING OF SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE IN
DEFAULT ON A LOAN OR LOANS: The VCCCD shall withhold
institutional services from a student or former student for whom
the California Student Aid Commission notifies a District college
that he/she is in default on a loan or loans under the Federal Family
Education Loan Program. The services that may be withheld from
the student shall include, but are not limited to, the provision of
grades, transcripts, and diplomas. The college shall notify the
student in writing at the last known address of the student or
former student that he/she is in default on a loan and that records
are being withheld and the reason therefor, and shall provide the
student with the address of the Student Aid Commission.
“Default” means the failure of a borrower to make an installment
payment when due, or to meet other terms of the promissory note
under circumstances where the guarantee agency finds it reasonable
to conclude that the borrower no longer intends to honor the
obligation to repay.
The District shall not withhold registration privileges of students
in default of a loan or loans under the Federal Family Education
Loan Program (FFELP). In addition, the District shall not withhold
services during the period when the facts with respect to the
default are in dispute or when the student or former student
demonstrates to the governing board of the district or the Student
Aid Commission, or both, that reasonable justification for the
delay exists as determined by the institutions.
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State Government
The California Student Aid Commission, administers aid programs
offered by California except EOPS and BOGW. Additional forms for
these programs are available from the Ventura College Financial
Aid Office, any high school counselor, or by contacting the
Student Aid Commission, EOPS administers.
CAL GRANT A: These go to high school seniors or college
freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who have financial need and
high academic ability as indicated by grades and Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. Cal Grant A’s, annually renewable
under commission regulations, pay for any accredited four-year
school in California. If you are attending Ventura College and win
a state scholarship, it will be held in reserve until you are ready
to transfer to a four-year university.
CAL GRANT B: You may qualify if you need financial aid to
attend any college. Recipients are selected on the basis of
demonstrated need and grades. Cal Grant B’s are renewable
annually, and they range from $200 to $1551 a year for subsistence
in the first year of enrollment after high school and may be
increased to include tuition up to an additional $5,250 for the
second, third, and fourth academic years.
CAL GRANT C: These grants are awarded to students who are
enrolled in our occupational programs for at least four months and
can demonstrate need for aid. Cal Grant Cs pay up to $576 for
training-related costs such as special clothing and books.
COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION
(CARE): Under the umbrella of EOPS, childcare, financial assistance
may be provided to EOPS, single, head of household, TANF/
CalWORKs recipients with children under the age of fourteen.
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
(EOPS): EOPS is a state-funded program which can provide
Ventura College students with financial aid and support services.
EOPS grants are available to full-time (12 units or more) Ventura
College students who indicate a high financial need. Generally,
full-time Ventura College students who come from a family of four
whose income was $25,050 or less during the previous year
receive consideration for EOPS financial grants. In addition, EOPS
students must be identified as educationally disadvantaged
according to Title V regulations of the state of California. Information
concerning the EOPS Program is available in the Ventura College
EOPS Office.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the school
year. It is recommended, however, that students interested in
EOPS financial grants apply well before they actually enroll in
classes at Ventura College.
(BOGW): In addition, the State Chancellor’s Office provides
funds for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) to assist
qualified students with the enrollment fees. Students who are
California residents may qualify to have their enrollment fees paid
with a BOGW if:
1. They have already qualified for financial aid, such as a Pell,
Cal Grant, or EOPS for that year, or
2. Student or family receives TANF/CalWORKs, SSI/SSP,
General Relief or California Veterans Dependents Educational
Assistance, or
3. They meet certain income standards. BOGW applications
are available in the Financial Aid Office or during registration
each semester.
How to Apply -- Procedures
At Ventura College, the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal
Student Aid) is used to collect information necessary to determine
a student's need for financial aid. Applications are available in the
Financial Aid Office each year after January 1st. Students are
encouraged to apply online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Deadline
dates for Cal Grants are March 2 and September 2. Further
information can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.
How Eligibility is Determined
When you submit the FAFSA your financial ability to contribute
to the costs of your education at Ventura College is evaluated. The
decision to award financial aid rests ultimately with the Financial
Aid Officer who informs students whether or not they are eligible
for assistance after all information is verified.
In the interest of equity and fairness, it is important that you
provide accurate and complete information on your FAFSA.
Failure to do so may jeopardize your request for assistance.
Often, additional information will be requested from students
and/or parents to complete a student's financial aid file.
How Student Aid is Distributed to Students
At Ventura College, grant checks are normally mailed twice per
semester. The first grant checks are mailed during the first week
of instruction to those students who applied and completed their
files on time. Each year, disbursement information is mailed with
award notifications. Late applicants must refer to their award
notification for their first disbursement dates. Work study and
loan checks are distributed at the Student Business Office.
Students are required to keep the Financial Aid Office informed
of their current mailing address at all times.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Federal regulations require that the Financial Aid Office establish
a satisfactory academic progress policy that includes minimum
standards. These standards include a minimum units requirement,
grade point average requirement, and a time frame requirement.
Students must enroll in an eligible program (degree, transfer, or
one year certificate program) and be making progress toward
that goal. These standards apply to all financial aid applicants and
the evaluation of progress will apply to all college level coursework
taken, including coursework taken prior to applying for financial
aid. A copy of the satisfactory academic progress standards is
available in the Financial Aid Office.
The requirements that a student be making satisfactory progress
for financial aid eligibility should not be confused with the
institutions “good standing” requirement. Good standing means
that a student is allowed by the institution to continue in enrollment.
Satisfactory progress means that the student is proceeding in a
positive manner toward fulfilling degree or vocational objectives.
Location of Office
The Financial Aid Office is located on the campus between the
Campus Center and the Athletic Event Center. If you would like
to call, dial (805) 654-6369.
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Important Things to Keep in Mind
You must reapply for financial aid each academic year.
Applications are available in January of each year. The Financial
Aid Office will continue to process applications into the academic
year as long as funds are available. It is wise to apply early in the
academic year, if you are interested in receiving grant money.
Beating the Deadlines
It is very important that you meet all our deadlines. Failure to
do so may result in your aid being delayed. All applications will
be processed in the order in which they are completed. The sooner
you complete your file, the sooner you will hear from us.
You can help the Financial Aid Office work for you if you:
1. Apply early.
2. Assemble the required supporting documents to complete
your file quickly.
3. Respond to the offer of our award shortly after it is received.
4. Interview for work-study placement as soon as your eligibility
has been determined.
5. Manage your money to avoid a crisis between disbursement
dates.
6. Maintain good standing and satisfactory academic progress.
7. Maintain your total unit commitment.
Additional Information: You may be asked to provide additional
documents which may include the following:
Tax returns: Signed copies of your Federal Income Tax Return
may be requested by the Financial Aid Office to complete a
financial aid file. When applying for financial aid, if you (or your
parents) have not yet filed your tax return, please be sure to
provide as accurate an estimate on your application. When you (or
your parents) do file, remember to keep a copy!
Counselor's Certification Form: All students are required to
submit a Counselor’s Certification Form. You must make an
appointment with your academic counselor at Ventura College in
order to have this form completed. This counselor can include
your EOPS, EAC, BVA, SPEC, or general Ventura College counselor.
If you have attended other colleges, institutions, or vocational/
technical institutions, a copy of your academic records must be
on file with the Counseling Department.
Non-High School Grads: If you are not a high school graduate
or you do not have the equivalent of a high school diploma (GED,
etc.), you will be required to pass an Ability to Benefit Test.
Supplemental Data Form: All students are required to submit
a Supplemental Data Form available in the Financial Aid Office.
HOW YOUR AWARD WAS DETERMINED. Your offer of financial
aid is based on a basic budget figure which is our estimate of how
much it costs a student in your circumstances to attend Ventura
College. Your resources were subtracted from this basic budget
figure to determine your financial need.
We have two basic budgets which take into account a student’s
living situation, costs of fees, books and supplies, housing, food,
transportation, medical, and personal expenses. Copies of these
budgets are available in the Financial Aid Office.
The expected family contribution is computed for all students
using a nationally established system for determining a student's
and/or parents' education costs.
Report Changes Promptly
If your situation changes, let the Financial Aid Office know. If
you move, get married or divorced, have a baby, get a job, are
awarded a scholarship, drop out of school, or have anything
happen that even remotely affects your financial situation, it is
your responsibility to inform us immediately.
All of the foregoing in Appendix XIII is in compliance with the
federal regulations of the Student Consumer Information Addition
to the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Institutional Refund of Student’s Tuition and
Fees
If a refund is due a student under the institution's refund policy
and the student received any Title IV aid other than Federal Work
Study, part of the refund must be returned by the college to the Title
IV program(s) as determined by the appropriate refund calculation.
The Financial Aid Office will determine the largest applicable
refund for the student. A calculation will be used if the student
completely withdrew on or before the 60% point time of the
enrollment period in which her or she is charged.
The institution will use the following definition of withdrawal
date: Official is the date the student notifies the school of his or
her intent to withdraw. Unofficial withdrawal is the last recorded
date of attendance (as documented by the institution).
The VC Financial Aid Office is here to help!
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APPENDIX XIV
Student’s Right-to-Know Campus Security and
Crime Awareness
Ventura College endorses and supports Public Law 101-524,
the Student-Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, as amended
by Public Law 102-26. The College will make available, upon
request, to any interested individual, information on policies
regarding the use of the campus facilities, the reporting of criminal
actions and/or emergencies which have occurred on campus.
Any individual interested in requesting this information may
inquire at the Campus Police Office or visit the VCCCD Police Web
site: www.vcccd.net/police/index.htm. The entire text of this
Act is available upon request from the executive vice president in
the Administration Building.
The security of all members of the campus community is of vital
concern to Ventura College. Anyone who is a witness or victim of
a crime needs to make a report to Campus Police (805-6546486).
It is requested that anyone aware of an unsafe condition
(burned out light bulb, etc.) should contact the Office of Business
Services (805-654-6354). Ventura College appreciates everyone’s
help in keeping the campus safe and secure.
Crime Awareness
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires
institutions to report data for certain criminal acts that occur on
campus. The Ventura County Community College District’s Campus
Police office reported the following crimes on the Ventura College
Campus for the reporting period of January 1, 2005 to December
31, 2005.
Campus Safety Statistics
Murder .............................. 0 Weapons Violations ............ 3
Rape ................................. 0 Vandalism ......................... 29
Robbery............................ 0 Bomb Threats ..................... 0
Aggravated Assault .......... 0 Fraud/Embezzlement .......... 1
Theft (combined) ........... 13 Receiving/Possessing of
Auto Theft ........................ 2 Stolen Property ................... 2
Arson ................................ 0 Sex Offenses....................... 1
Misdemeanor Assault ...... 1 Burglary (combined) ........ 13
Narcotics Violations....... 15 Battery................................. 8
Alcohol Violations Computer Crime ................. 1
(including DUI) .......... 10 Miscellaneous*............... 162
*Includes noncriminal incident reports, traffic collisions, and
misdemeanor traffic violations.
Total reported crimes•
YEAR TOTAL
2005 ..................................................... 99
2004 ................................................... 159
2003 ................................................... 102
..Does not include miscellaneous above.
VC Swim and Dive team - winners of the 2005 State Championship
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GLOSSARY OF COLLEGE TERMS
The following is offered as an explanation of common terms used at Ventura College. You should be familiar with these key words,
terms and phrases since you will read or hear them throughout your college experience. A counselor is also available to answer any
questions.
A.A., Associate in Arts: general degree granted by
California Community Colleges.
A.S., Associate in Sciences: general degree granted by
California Community Colleges having more emphasis on two-
year vocational training than the A.A. degree.
Academic Renewal: a process to have previous substandard
college work (grades and credits) excluded from computation
of the cumulative grade point average.
Academic Year: Fall and Spring semesters, beginning with
the start of the Fall term in August through the end of the
Spring term in mid-May.
Add: formally adding a class(es) by completing the appropriate
forms online or at the Admissions Office.
Adding a Closed Class: students seeking entry to classes
that are closed at the time they register are referred to the
instructor.
Articulation: a connecting link between two or more schools.
Ar ticulation agreements between Ventura College and other
schools list the courses that transfer and that satisfy certain
requirements.
Assessment/Placement Test: test given prior to registration
for classes. The results are used to help students select
appropriate classes.
Bachelor’s Degree: degree granted by four-year colleges.
Usually the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Sciences
(B.S.).
By Arrangement: courses, or part of courses which include
additional hours not yet scheduled.
Certificate of Achievement: a document indicating that
the graduate has satisfactorily completed the major courses in a
program, but not the general education courses. A certificate is
not a degree.
Certificate of Completion: a document awarded to a
student upon completion of a course or a series of courses as
designated in the College Catalog. Certificates are issued by
selected instructional departments of the College. Consult the
instructor for more information.
Certificate Program: vocational programs which concentrate
only on those courses essential to prepare a student for
employment in a selected field.
Class Schedule: the listing of courses including hours,
instructor and room assignments to be offered each term. (See
Schedule of Classes)
Collaborative Learning: a method of instruction committed
to actively engaging students in their learning using small
groups, team and group projects, and providing opportunities for
students to share common experiences and solve problems.
Community Education Classes: fully fee-funded
avocational and recreational classes. These classes carry no
credit value.
Corequisite: a course or courses in which a student must be
concurrently enrolled. A corequisite represents a set of skills or a
body of knowledge that a student must acquire through concurrent
enrollment. Corequisites are indicated in the Class Listings of
the Schedule of Classes and in the College Catalog.
Counselor: faculty who assist students with personal, career,
avocational and educational planning and development.
Course: an organized pattern of instruction in a specified
subject offered by the college.
Course Description: a brief statement about the content of
a particular course.
Credit/No Credit: a grading system allowing a course to be
taken for a grade of credit/no credit rather than for a letter
grade. Please see pages 20-21.
Credit: (graded course) course for which units are granted.
CSU: California State University system, also called Cal State,
consists of 23 campuses statewide.
Curriculum: a group of required courses leading to a degree
or certificate. Also used to refer to course offerings of the
College as a whole.
Degree: a diploma granted by a college stating that the
student has attained a certain level of ability in a specific field.
The most common degrees are: 1) A.A. Associate in Arts; 2)
A.S. Associate in Science; 3) B.A./B.S. Bachelors Degree (fouryear).
Dismissal: the procedure of dismissing a student from college
for poor academic achievement, for incurring excessive
withdrawals, or disciplinary reasons. Often, dismissal is
temporary, providing the student agrees to certain conditions.
See College Catalog, Appendix I for more information.
Disqualification: the procedure of dismissing a student from
college for poor academic achievement or for incurring excessive
withdrawals.
Drop: withdrawing formally from a class in which a student is
enrolled. It is the student’s responsibility to formally withdraw
from a class. A student may drop a class online or in-person, or
the instructor may initiate the drop. Contact the Admissions
Office for more information and deadlines.
Educational Work Load: generally consists of 15 units of
work per semester in order to make normal progress towards
the A.A./A.S. degree and/or transfer requirements.
Elective: a course that is not specifically required for the
major but which the student takes for unit credit, and which
may count towards the degree.
Full-Time Student Status: a student who enrolls in and
satisfactorily completes a minimum of 12 units. This status is
important for financial aid eligibility and other special program
requirements. Limitations apply regarding G.P.A., credit/no credit
grades, etc.
General Education/Breadth Requirements: courses
that all students must satisfactorily complete to obtain a degree.
Depending on the degree desired, these requirements vary.
Current lists are available at the Counseling Office and the
College Catalog, the Schedule of Classes and on the College
Web site.
Good Standing: indicates that the student’s grade point
average is a “C” (2.0 or better.)
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.): the average of a student’s
grades. See pages 22-23.
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Hour: same as “Credit” or “Credit Unit.” See “Credit” and “Unit.”
Limitations on Enrollment: a condition of enrollment that
limits how students qualify for a particular program. These
limitations apply to courses that include public performance or
intercollegiate competition where a tryout or audition is
necessary. Additionally, some courses require formal admission
to a particular program in order to enroll (e.g., Associate Degree
Nursing Program).
Lower Division: the first two years of college work, i.e.,
freshman and sophomore years and/or courses. By California
law only lower division work can be offered at California
Community Colleges.
Major: the field of concentrated study a student plans to
pursue, e.g., biology, nursing, etc.
Matriculation: a process that promotes and sustains the
efforts of community college students to achieve their
educational goals through a coordinated program of instructional
and support services tailored to individual needs.
Minor: the field of study a student plans to pursue in addition to
the major but with less emphasis. A minor is not usually required.
Noncredit Courses: courses that grant no college credit or
student grades. A noncredit course should not be confused with
the credit/no credit grading option defined above.
Open Entry: courses that may be added to program of student
throughout the semester.
Open Exit: courses that may be completed upon fulfillment of
course requirements at any time during the semester.
Part-Time Student Status: a student who enrolls in or
completes fewer than 12 units.
Preparation for the Major Requirements: courses that
are required by four-year college and universities before the
student begins. See “Major.”
Prerequisite: a requirement which must be completed prior to
enrollment in a course and without which a student is highly
unlikely to succeed. Prerequisites are listed in the course
descriptions in the College Catalog and in the Class Listings of
the Schedule of Classes.
Probation: students may be placed on probation if they fail to
maintain progress towards their declared academic goal or if
their grade point average drops below a 2.0 for any term.
Students on probation are required to meet with a counselor to
develop a plan to get off probation.
Program Changes: adding or dropping classes after initially
enrolling.
Program of Study: a planned series of courses.
Recommended Preparation: preparation suggested by the
faculty to successfully complete a particular course. While
encouraged to do so, students do not have to satisfy
recommended preparation guidelines to enroll in a course.
Registration: the official process of enrolling in courses. The
process of registration must be completed by the second week
of the semester for Fall and Spring and by the middle of the first
week for Summer in order for a student to be officially enrolled
and to receive credit for his/her classes.
Schedule of Classes: a booklet used during registration,
listing the course ID number, title, units, time, instructor and
location of classes offered in a particular term. In addition, the
Schedule lists other course information (e.g., prerequisites, fees,
transfer credit) the registration and deadline calendars.
Semester Unit: in general, a semester unit represents one
hour of lecture or three hours of laboratory per week for a
semester. Graduation requires 60 semester units. One semester
unit or one credit hour is approximately three hours of recitation,
study or laboratory per week throughout the term. Please see
page 20.
Semester: one-half of the academic year 16 to 18 weeks
duration.
Short-Term Course: a class that meets for less than a full
semester.
Student Education Plan (SEP): a program of study and
services needed by the student to enable the student to reach
his/her educational objective. The SEP is developed by the
student and counselor.
TBA: “To Be Announced” is noted in the Schedule of Classes
when the time of a class may be arranged independently or
when the location or instructor is to be announced after the
publication goes to print.
Testing: students may expect continuous testing throughout the
semester in most class courses. Although a final examination is
generally required at the end of each course, there is also
continuous evaluation during the semester. Students may contact
instructors to see how they are doing during the semester. The
grade recorded on the student’s transcript is that which is
received at the end of the semester as a result of the testing and
other evaluative procedures utilized by the instructor over that
semester.
Transcript (of record): a copy of a student’s college
records prepared by the Admission and Record’s Office. Please
see page 14.
Transfer: this term generally applies to the student who plans
to continue his or her education at a four-year college or
university.
Transferable Course: a course that is accepted at
universities at least for elective credit. Indicated after each
course in the Catalog and Schedule under “Transfer Credit.”
Transfer Requirements: in order of importance, transfer
students must satisfy requirements for admission, preparation in
the major, and general education. Admissions requirements, at a
minimum, include units, scholarship, and subject area
preparation.
UC: the University of California system of 10 campuses.
Undergraduate: courses in the freshman through senior
years of college work. Courses taken up to completion of a
Bachelor’s Degree.
Units: the basic unit of credit is the semester unit which is
equivalent to a credit hour. One credit hour of community college
work is approximately three hours of recitation, study or
laboratory work per week throughout a term. For practical
purposes, the following terms are synonymous: unit, semester
unit, semester hours, credit, credit hour.
Units Attempted: total number of credit units in the courses
for which a student has enrolled.
Units Completed: total number of units in the courses for
which a student has received a grade of A, B, C, D, F, or Credit/
No Credit.
Upper Division: refers to courses taken at the junior and
senior class level at the four-year college or university.
Withdrawal: the process by which a student officially drops
from all classes during the semester. Check with the Admissions
Office for the specific requirements and procedures.
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INDEX
A
Absences ................................................ 22
Academic calendar ................................. 21
Academic counseling ............................. 31
Academic freedom policy statement ... 225
Academic honesty .................................. 25
Academic policies .................................. 22
Academic record symbols ..................... 22
Academic renewal .................................. 26
Acceptance of transfer credit ................ 17
Accounting .............................................. 52
Accreditation ............................................. 9
Activities ................................................. 33
Additional degree ................................... 42
Administration, college ................... 1, 213
Admissions information ......................... 13
Advanced placement credit ................... 15
Affirmative action ................................. 228
African American studies......86, 137, 150
Agency services ..................................... 37
Agriculture ................................. 52, 63, 85
Agricultural plant science ...................... 52
Aid (types of) ................................ 32, 235
American Ethnic Studies ........................ 85
Anatomy .................................................. 88
Anatomy/Physiology ............................... 88
Announcement of courses ..................... 81
Anthropology .......................................... 88
Appendices ........................................... 221
Aquatics ......................................... 51, 186
Architecture ..................................... 53, 89
Architecture, multimedia ........................ 63
Art .............................................. 46, 57, 91
Asian American Studies ......................... 99
ASSIST ......................... 46, 70, 75, 78, 82
Assistive Computer Technology ............ 99
Associated students ............................... 32
Associate in Arts ....................... 40, 44, 45
Associate in Science ................. 40, 44, 52
Astronomy............................................. 100
ASVC ....................................................... 34
Athletics ................................... 35, 51, 191
Attendance .............................................. 22
Auditing ................................................... 26
Automotive ............................................ 101
Automotive technology ........................... 53
B
Bilingual/cross-cultural studies ............. 46
Bilingual services ................................... 34
Bioinformatics ......................................... 57
Biological sciences ......................... 46, 54
Biology .................................................. 103
Biotechnology ......................................... 54
Bookkeeping ........................................... 52
Building inspection ................................. 58
Business......................................... 54, 107
Business Information Systems.. .... 55, 111
Business management ........................... 56
Business, multimedia ............................. 63
C and C++ languages .......................... 57
Calendar .................................................. 21
California Lutheran University ................ 79
California State University ......... 71, 73, 76
CalWORKs ............................................... 31
Campus map ........................................ 247
CAN (California Articulation Number) ...... 71, 82
Career Center .......................................... 35
Carpool ................................................. 228
Ceramics ................................................. 46
Certificates of Achievement ............ 42-44
Certificates of Completion ............... 42-44
Cheating ......................................... 25, 221
Chemistry .............................................. 114
Chicano Studies .................................... 116
Child Development ........................ 56, 116
Child Development Center ...................... 31
Class cancellations ................................ 82
Classified staff ...................................... 220
Clerical .................................................... 60
Clubs ....................................................... 35
CNC machine operator ........................... 62
Cocurricular activities ............................ 33
Co-designated courses .......................... 81
College district trustees ........................... 1
College Services ....................................... 9
Commercial art ....................................... 57
Communication, speech....................... 203
Community education ............................ 37
Competency requirements .............. 40, 42
Computerized office ............................... 55
Computer Science ......................... 57, 119
Conduct, student .................................. 222
Construction management ..................... 58
Construction Technology .............. 58, 122
Continuous enrollment ........................... 45
Core skill sets for students .................... 39
Corequisites ............................................ 81
Counseling services ............................... 31
Course discipline abbreviations ............. 83
Course identification .............................. 81
Course repetition ............................. 26, 81
Courses not applicable for
degree credit ...................................... 82
Courses offered ............................... 81, 83
Courses offered credit/no credit ............ 82
Courses open to enrollment ................... 22
Credit by examination ............................ 27
Credit courses ........................................ 85
Credit/no credit options ......................... 23
Criminal Justice ............................. 59, 125
Curricular and community activities ...... 33
Curriculum, degrees and certificates .... 43
D
Dance ....................................... 33, 51, 129
Dean’s list ............................................... 28
Degrees ................................................... 39
Degrees, additional ................................. 42
Design ........................................ 59, 60, 62
Developmental Studies ......................... 131
Disabled students program, see EAC .... 29
Discipline abbreviations ......................... 83
Disciplinary action ................................ 221
Discrimination ....................................... 229
Dismissal ................................................ 24
Double counting ..................................... 45
Drafting ................................................. 131
Drafting technology ................................ 59
Drama ...................................... 33, 51, 205
Dropping a class .................................... 26
E
East Campus ........................................... 37
Economics ............................................ 133
Education .............................................. 134
Educational Assistance
Center (EAC) ................ 29, 31, 37, 134
Educational counseling .......................... 31
Educational work load ............................ 22
Electronic drafting & manufacturing ..... 59
Eligibility to attend VC ............................ 13
Emergency medical services .......... 60, 68
Emergency Medical Technology .......... 136
Engineering ............................60, 136, 211
Engineering technology .......................... 64
English .................................................. 137
English as a Second Language .. 141, 211
Environmental studies ............................ 46
Equal opportunity ............................ 9, 228
Ethnic studies .................................. 42, 85
Examinations ................................... 24, 27
Executive assistant ................................. 60
Expenses, student .................................. 18
Extended opportunity program
and services (EOPS) ................. 31, 235
F
Faculty ................................................... 213
Faculty, emeritus .................................. 218
Fashion Design and
Merchandising ........................... 60, 143
Fees ......................................................... 18
Fees, refund of ....................................... 19
Fee waiver ...................................... 32, 235
Field trips ................................................ 81
Final examinations .................................. 24
Financial services .......................... 32, 235
Fine art .................................................... 47
Foreign Language Lab ............................ 27
Foreign students .............................. 14, 17
French ................................................... 143
Full-time student ..................................... 16
G
Gaming .................................................... 57
General education philosophy ............... 41
General education
requirements .................... 40, 41, 73-80
General information .................................. 9
General Liberal Arts and Sciences . 40, 45
Geographic information systems ........... 61
Geography ............................................. 145
Geology ................................................. 146
German ................................................. 147
Glossary ................................................ 240
Goals, College .......................................... 5
Governing board ....................................... 1
Grade changes ....................................... 25
Grade point averaging ............................ 23
Grades, incomplete ................................ 23
Grading standards ........................... 22, 23
Graduation application procedure ......... 42
Graduation requirements ........................ 40
Grants ............................................ 32, 236
Graphics, multimedia ............................. 63
Grievance, student ................................ 223
Guidance Workshops ............ 33, 148, 211
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H
Harassment ........................................... 229
Health center .......................................... 35
Health Education .................................. 149
Health information technology ........ 61, 68
Health Science ...................................... 150
Health science administration ............... 61
Health science programs ....................... 66
High school admission program ........... 14
High-tech Center for the Disabled ......... 37
History ................................................... 150
History, College ........................................ 9
Home Economics ..................62, 154, 211
Housing ................................................... 33
How to find Ventura College ................ 246
Humanities ............................................ 157
Human services ...................................... 48
I
Incomplete .............................................. 22
Individual sports ................................... 188
Industrial design & manufacturing ........ 59
Instructional support services ............... 29
Intercollegiate athletics ........................ 191
Interdisciplinary Studies .............. 157, 211
International students ...................... 12, 15
International studies ............................... 49
Internship .............................................. 158
Interior design ........................................ 62
Internet .................................................... 28
Intersegmental GE transfer
curriculum (IGETC) ............................ 76
Italian .................................................... 158
J
Japanese ............................................... 159
Java ......................................................... 57
Journalism ..................................... 50, 159
L
Late registration ..................................... 13
Leadership ............................................ 161
Learning Center ...................................... 29
Learning Skills ...................................... 161
Learning skills program ......................... 37
Library Instruction ................................ 163
Library services ...................................... 29
Listening devices .................................... 28
Loans ............................................. 32, 235
M
Major requirements ... 40, 45, 52, 70, 75, 77
Management, business .......................... 56
Manufacturing Technology ............ 62, 163
Map, campus ........................................ 247
Mathematics ......................................... 164
Matriculation ........................................... 16
Matriculation exemption policy .............. 16
Mechanical inspection ........................... 62
Medical assistant ................................... 62
Medical transcription .............................. 63
Merchandising ........................................ 60
MESA ...................................................... 38
Microbiology ......................................... 168
Microcomputers ...................................... 55
Military service credit ............................. 15
Minimum unit requirements for
benefits ............................................... 16
Mission statement .................................... 3
Multimedia ............................... 57, 63, 168
Music ............................................. 50, 171
Music organizations ............................... 34
N
Native American studies ............... 85, 150
Natural resources ................................... 63
Noncredit courses ................................ 211
Nondegree applicable courses .............. 82
Nonmandatory fees ................................ 19
Nonpayment of fees ............................... 19
Nonresident fees ..................................... 19
Nonresident students .............................. 14
Nursing .................................................... 64
Nursing program requirements .............. 66
Nursing Science ................................... 177
P
Paramedic ................................ 60, 68, 183
Parking ........................................... 20, 226
Payback penalty for early withdrawal ... 32
Personal counseling ............................... 34
Philosophy ............................................ 183
Phone numbers, college services ......... 11
Photography................................... 51, 184
Physical Education ................ 51, 186, 212
Physical Science .................................. 193
Physical science -
engineering technology ...................... 64
Physics ................................................. 193
Physiology ............................................ 195
Plagiarism ............................................... 25
Plan for success .................................... 16
Plant biotechnology ................................ 54
Police, campus .............................. 31, 226
Political Science ................................... 195
Prerequisites ........................................... 81
Privacy rights ....................................... 224
Probation ................................................ 24
Programming multimedia ....................... 63
Programs ................................................ 44
Psychology ........................................... 197
Publicity code ....................................... 226
R
Readmission ........................................... 25
Real Estate ............................................ 199
Recommended preparation .................... 81
Recording devices .................................. 28
Recreation ...................................... 51, 199
Refund policy .......................................... 19
Registration procedures ......................... 13
Rehabilitation private services ............... 38
Remedial course limits .......................... 24
Re-entry & Women's Center .................. 34
Residency requirements ......................... 14
S
Same as courses .................................... 81
Santa Paula Vocational Center .............. 37
Schedule of Classes ............................... 82
Scholarships and assistance ........ 32, 236
Scholastic standing and achievement ... 13
Secretarial ............................................... 60
Semester unit credit ........................ 22, 81
Sexual assault ...................................... 232
Sign Language ...................................... 199
Social work ............................................. 48
Sociology .............................................. 200
Solicitation ............................................ 226
Spanish .......................................... 46, 201
Special admission for minors ................ 14
Special education .................. 99, 134, 161
Special programs ................................... 37
Special program requirements .............. 66
Speech .................................................. 203
State map ............................................. 245
State university requirements ......... 71, 73
Student activities, extracurricular .......... 33
Student activities program ..................... 34
Student conduct ................................... 221
Student expenses ................................... 18
Student financial services .................... 235
Student government .............................. 34
Student grievance ................................. 223
Student health and
psychological services ...................... 35
Student loans ................................. 32, 235
Student organizations ............................. 35
Student Right-to-Know ......................... 229
Student Right-to-Know campus security.238
Student services ..................................... 31
Study Skills ........................................... 204
Supervision .................................... 65, 205
T
Team sports .......................................... 190
Textbooks................................................ 20
Theatre Arts ................................... 51, 205
Transcripts, requests for ........................ 17
Transcript requirements ......................... 17
Transfer Center ....................................... 35
Transfer course identification ................ 82
Transfer credit evaluation ...................... 17
Transfer information ............................... 70
Transfer of credits ..................... 17, 70, 82
Transfer requirements ............... 40, 42, 70
Transportation......................................... 35
Tuition ..................................................... 16
Tuition refunds ........................................ 19
Tutoring ................................................... 30
U
Units of credit .................................. 22, 81
University of California .................... 71, 76
University of California at
Santa Barbara ..................................... 78
University of LaVerne ............................. 80
Use of student images ......................... 226
V
Values, college ......................................... 4
Variance petitions ................................... 45
Ventura Promise Program ...................... 32
Veterans benefits .................................... 33
Visual basic ............................................ 57
Vocational agency services ................... 37
Vocational rehabilitation ......................... 38
W
Waitlist for closed classes .................... 13
Water Science ............................... 65, 207
Web development &
programming ............................... 57, 63
WebSTAR ................................................ 13
Welding ........................................ 208, 212
Welding technology ................................ 65
Withdrawal from class or College ......... 26
Women's studies .................................. 209
Work Experience ................................... 209
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) ........... 38
Workload guidelines ............................... 22
Work-study ............................................. 32
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