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STRONG VOCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
At TC all learners achieve their learning goals.
We value:
• Students and evidence of their success
• A learning community with teaching excellence
• An environment conducive to learning, fairness,
and continuous improvement
• A communicative, collaborative, collegial, and
respectful culture
• A partnership of students, faculty, and support
services
• Innovation, diversity, and creativity
• A mutually beneficial relationship with the
community we serve
• Fiscal integrity
Given our vision, mission and values, these are
our goals:
• Establish Taft College as a Learning College
• Operate the college with a comprehensive
educational master plan and facilities plan focused
on student learning and community needs
• Increase public awareness of Taft College’s mission
and achievements
• Prepare our students for the global community by
reflecting, embracing, and celebrating our cultural
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• Provide leadership in the community we serve
• Provide a stable funding base to support student
learning
• Operate the college according to sound fiscal
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Phone Directory
Taft College
(661) 763-7700
Counseling Center
(661) 763-7748
Admissions
(661) 763-7741
Athletic Director
(661) 763-7779
Dental Hygiene
(661) 763-7706
Bookstore
(661) 763-7731
Financial Aid
(661) 763-7762
Student Support Services
(661) 763-7776
Extended Opportunities
Programs & Services
(661) 763-7723
Housing Information
(661) 763-7741
Business/Cashier Office
(661) 763-7713
Distance Learning
Helpline
(661) 763-7812
or 1-866-464-9229
CATALOG - STUDENT HANDBOOK
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cATALOG
2008-2010
Catalog - Student Handbook 2008-2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Welcome
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College Calendar 7
College Terms 9
General Information
History of the College/Location and Facilities/Mission Statement/Vision Statement/Objectives/
Semester System/Summer Session/English as a Second Language/Community Services
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Admission and Registration
Admissions/Special Part-Time Students/Admission of International Students/Matriculation/
Course Prerequisites, Co-requisites and Recommended Preparation/Registration/Late Registration/
Residential Requirements/Fees/Veterans/Transcripts
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Attendance/Student Responsibility/Leave of Absence/ Grading/Withdrawal/Credit by Examination/
Advanced Placement/Credit-No Credit Classes/Scholastic Honors/CLEP Policy/ Unit Value/
Student Load/Classification of Students/Probation and Dismissal/Repeating Courses/Program Changes/
Drops/Auditing a Class/Withdrawal from the College
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Student Services
Counseling/Career, Transfer Center/ Distance Learning Institute/ Job Placement/Housing Regulations/
International Student Center/ Veteran Training/ EOPS/Student Support Services/Vocational Rehabilitation Services/
Children Center/ Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS)/ CARE/ TIL/ Financial Aid
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Requirements for Associate Degrees
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
College Transfer Curricula/Occupational Curricula/Certificate Programs
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Courses of Instruction
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College Personnel
Board of Trustees/Administration/Full-Time Faculty/Adjunct Faculty/Faculty Emeriti/Support Staff
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Student Handbook
Student Rights and Responsibilities/Standards of Student Conduct/Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure/
Student Parking Regulations/Procedure for Posting Flyers on Campus/Academic Honesty/
Drug Free Campus Statement/Student Grievance Policy and Procedures
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Changes in Course Prefix/Suffix
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Index
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Taft College
Taft College
2008-2010 Catalog - Handbook
Cover:
Taft College Students
ACCREDITATION
Taft College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges,
10 Commercial Boulevard, suite 204, Novato, CA, 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Rec­
ognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
ACCURACY STATEMENT
The West Kern Community College District has made every reasonable effort to insure that information in this catalog/handbook is accurate and is
available in an alternate format. Courses and programs that are offered, along with other matter contained herein, are subject to change without
notice for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason at the discretion of the district and the college.
The district and the college further reserve the right to add to, amend, or repeal any rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, consistent with
application laws.
TAFT COLLEGE
A public community college
Founded in 1922
29 Emmons Park Drive,
Taft, California 93268
Phone: (661) 763-7700
Fax: (661) 763-7705
Internet address: http://www.taftcollege.edu
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President’s Welcome
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William Duncan,
Superintendent/President
elcome to Taft College. Congratulations on taking the initiative to
pursue your educational goals. This catalog provides the roadmap to the
programs and services available to you while you are on your journey.
Keep it in a safe place and refer to it often to help you make your decisions. Of course we know you will have many questions and to that end
we have a well trained and dedicated faculty and staff available to answer
them for you.
Taft College is committed to providing the best learning opportunities
while continuing to be the most inexpensive higher education choice in
Kern County. You will find our textbook rental program, free parking, gas
vouchers and scholarship programs to be unique and the most cost effective among post secondary institutions in California.
Taft College is a small yet comprehensive college. This provides you the
unique opportunity of having a broad selection of educational programs
to choose from while still enjoying small class size and personal interaction with faculty and staff. Whether you are interested in vocational training, preparing to transfer to a university or just looking to improve your
skills you can find a program to meet your needs. At Taft College we pride
ourselves on being big enough to serve you, yet small enough to know
you.
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College calendar
SUMMER SEMESTER, 2008
June 9
Instruction Begins
July 3
Independence Day Holiday
July 17
6-week Classes End
August 21
Instruction Ends
FALL SEMESTER, 2008
August 25 Instruction Begins
September 1 Labor Day
November 10 Veterans Day Holiday
November 27-28 Thanksgiving Holidays
December 15-19 Final Examinations
December 19 Fall Semester Ends
December 22, 2008 through January 16, 2009 Winter Recess
SPRING SEMESTER, 2009
January 19
Martin Luther King Holiday
January 20
Instruction Begins
February 13
Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday
February 16
Washington’s Birthday Holiday
April 6-10
Spring Break
May 15-21
Final Examinations
May 21
Spring Semester Ends
May 22
Commencement
SUMMER SEMESTER, 2009
June 8 Instruction Begins
July 2 Independence Day Holiday
July 16 6-week Classes End
August 20 Instruction Ends
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FALL SEMESTER, 2009
August 24 Instruction Begins
September 7 Labor Day
November 9 Veterans Day Holiday
November 26-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
December 14-18 Final Examinations
December 18 Fall Semester Ends
December 21, 2009 through January 15, 2010 Winter Recess
SPRING SEMESTER, 2010
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January 18 Martin Luther King Holiday
January 19 Instruction Begins
February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday
February 15 Washington’s Birthday Holiday
March 29 through April 2 Spring Break
May 14-20 Final Examinations
May 20 Spring Semester Ends
May 21 Commencement
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College Terms
The following terms or phrases are ones with which you may not be fa­
miliar, but are peculiar to the academic world. Students may encounter
them in conversations with faculty and staff, in this catalog, or in other
publications.
Academic probation: A state-mandated process to identify a student
whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.00.
Academic unit: (or credit hours, or, simply, unit): Credit for courses
offered by Taft College is awarded in terms of semester units. The value
of a course is computed on the basis of one unit of credit for each hour
of lecture or discussion, two-to-three hours of laboratory, or two hours
of activity per week, for a 16-week semester. Courses meeting for fewer
than 16 weeks will require an equivalent number of hours prorated on
a per-week basis
Academic year: Two semesters (fall and spring), plus summer semester and examination periods.
Accredited: Quality of academic programs has been approved by an
outside rating agency.
Admission: Your acceptance for enrollment.
Advisor: Counselor or academic advisor who offers academic advice.
Advisory: A condition of enrollment suggested a student meet before
or in conjunction with enrolling in a course.
Associate Degree: Awarded for completing an area of study. The
typical amount of coursework to complete an Associate Degree in two
years is 14-16 units per semester, for a total of 60 semester units, if a
student begins coursework at the degree applicable level of English
and math.
Bachelor’s Degree: (baccalaureate degree): Awarded for a four-year
degree.
Calendar: See “Academic Calendar” in this catalog. It includes impor­
tant dates of the academic year.
Catalog: The catalog is your comprehensive guide and contract with
Taft College.
Certificate: A document that verifies completion of a specific area of
study.
Class Schedule: Published for the registration period for each semester
and includes course details (when, where) and scheduling procedures.
Competency Requirements: Reading, writing and mathematics com­
petency must be demonstrated before graduation.
Co-requisite: Course you must take concurrently with, or prior to, another course.
Courses: Listed in the “Course Descriptions” section of this catalog,
showing the course number, title, description, and units.
Credit: See “Academic Unit”
Pass/No Pass: At the option of each academic division, some courses
are offered on a pass/no pass (satisfactory/fail) grading ba­sis as indicated in the Course Description section of this catalog (previously known
as credit/no credit grading).
Curriculum (program): Courses required for a specific degree or cer­
tificate.
Cut: Deliberately missing a class without prior approval.
Departments: Academic areas in which courses are offered in one or
more disciplines.
Distance Learning: Instruction provided outside the traditional class­
room.
Drop and add: You may change your schedule by dropping or adding
classes. Check the Academic Calendar for the drop/add deadlines for
each term or check with the Counseling Center secretary.
Elective: Course distinguished from required course.
E.O.P.S./C.A.R.E. (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services/
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education): A state-funded
program that provides comprehensive support services desig­nated to
help students achieve their educational goal(s).
Financial aid: Various types of financial help including scholarships,
work-study jobs or grants to eligible students.
Full-time student: A student enrolled in 12 or more units in one se­
mester.
GED (General Education Development examination): An examina­
tion of high school diploma equivalency.
General Education requirement: A group of courses required to earn
a degree; provides a broadly based education.
Grade Point Average (GPA): Number of grade points earned divided
by the total units attempted.
Major: A concentration of courses in a specific educational area leading to transfer.
Math/English Placement Tests: Assessment tests (given free of charge)
taken by any student planning to: take English or math courses; take six
or more units; graduate; or transfer to a four year institution.
Matriculation: A process bringing the College and student into an
agreement designed to achieve the student’s educational goal(s).
Part-time student: A student taking less than 12 units in a semester.
Professor: General term for all faculty. If your professor has a doctoral
degree, you may also refer to him/her as a “doctor”.
Prerequisite: Specific courses you must successfully complete with a
“C” or better before you can enroll for another specific course. Students
must satisfy prerequisites and any other stated conditions before en­
rolling in a course.
Registration: Each semester you must register in specific classes for
the next semester, pay tuition and fees, etc.
Syllabus: Written description of course content distributed by instruc­
tors to students.
Term: Semester
Transcript: Written record of all of your coursework maintained by the
Registrar’s Office.
Two-for-one: For most courses, you will be expected to spend an aver­
age of two hours in preparation or study for each hour of lecture.
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The vision of Taft College is to provide students educational and social experiences in an environment that fosters growth and goal attainment,
thereby empowering them to face future challenges.
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General Information
History of the College
Taft Junior College was established August 30, 1922 as part of the Taft
Union High School District. Classes were held on the high school cam­
pus. The school title officially became Taft College on July 1, 1954 and
in September of 1956, a separate campus opened on Emmons Park
Drive adjacent to the high school.
The West Kern Junior College District was formed in an election on
June 19, 1962, and became operative on July 1, 1963. Two years later,
the Maricopa Unified District was annexed to the West Kern Junior Col­
lege District, and on July 1, 1971, the district’s name was changed to
the West Kern Community College District. Taft College is a single-campus district under the guidance of a five-member Board of Trustees.
The chief ad­ministrative officer is the superintendent/president of the
district.
Taft College is located in the City of Taft in the southwestern corner
of the San Joaquin Valley. The district contains 735 square miles and
is composed of the elementary schools districts of Taft City, Midway,
McKittrick, Elk Hills and the Maricopa Unified District. The services area
of Taft College has a population base of about 27,000 people.
In March, 2004 residents of the West Kern Community College District
approved a $39.8 million bond for the construction and renovation of
Taft College facilities. This approval makes the college eligible for over
$60 million in construction financing from other sources. In all, Taft College will have over $100 million available for campus improvements.
Taft College has embarked on an ambitious modernization and construction project that will completely transform the campus. Virtually
every existing campus building will be affected. Some buildings will be
demolished to make way for new buildings; others will be remodeled
to make them more efficient and attractive. This major facelift will be
completed in increments over a period of years at a cost of about $100
million, using local and state bond revenue.
The campus includes several facilities that are unique in California Community Colleges. The first is a residence hall complex that houses nearly
200 students, virtually all of them from outside the Taft area. Another
unique facility is a Dental Hygiene Clinic that serves the community
and is a focal point of a health program that is one of the best in the
state. Our Dental Hygiene Program competes well with those at universities in California. A third facility is the Children’s Center that is the largest single-site child care facility in the California Community College
system and in the entire county. A fourth facility is our Transition to
Independent Living Program (TIL). TIL is a two-year residential program
that teaches individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently. It has received national attention as a unique program.
Mission Statement
The mission of the West Kern Community College District is:
Taft College is committed to student learning in transfer and vocational
programs supported by pre-collegiate basic skills and a wide range of
student services.
All programs and services are focused on the educational needs of the
West Kern Community College District learners.
Vision Statement
The vision of the West Kern Community College District is:
At Taft College all learners achieve their learning goals.
We value:
• Students and evidence of their success
• A learning community with teaching excellence
• An environment conducive to learning, fairness, and continuous
improvement
• A communicative, collaborative, collegial, and respectful culture
• A partnership of students, faculty, and support services
• Innovation, diversity, and creativity
• A mutually beneficial relationship with the community we serve
• Fiscal integrity
Given our vision, mission and values, these are our goals:
• Establish Taft College as a Learning College
• Operate the college with a comprehensive educational master
plan and facilities plan focused on student learning and community needs
• Increase public awareness of Taft College’s mission and achievements
• Prepare our students for the global community by reflecting,
embracing, and celebrating our cultural and social diversity
• Provide leadership in the community we serve
• Provide a stable funding base to support student learning
• Operate the college according to sound fiscal management
practices
English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language Program (ESL) is offered for students
whose native language is other than English. The goal of the program
is to help students who want a vocational or academic career to fully
participate in regular college classes. A conference between the stu­
dent and a counselor is the initial step to be placed in this program.
Inglés Como Segundo Idioma
El Programa de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL en inglés) se ofrece a
las personas cuya lengua materna no es el inglés. El objetivo principal
del programa es desarrollar en el alumno las habilidades lingüísticas y
culturales que necesita para tener éxito en cualquier carrera académica
o vocacional que escoja. El alumno será ubicado en diversos cursos
después de un asesoramiento con un consejero.
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General Information
Semester System
The College operates on a semester system. Each semester is 17 weeks,
including a week for final exams. The fall semester begins in mid-Au­
gust and ends in mid-December, and the spring semester begins in
mid-January and ends in mid-May with annual commencement exer­
cises.
Summer Semester
The college conducts a summer semester following the spring semester. Classes are a mixture of general education, transfer courses, and
vocational, skill development courses for occupational training.
Taft College
Community Use of Campus Facilities
Off campus groups are encouraged to use campus facilities by making
arrangements with the Vice President of Student Services.
Advisory Committees
Advisory committees composed of representatives from business, in­
dustry and professions in the district work with the college adminis­
tration and instructors to develop technical-vocational curricula. They
provide advice on the need or desirability of particular educational pro­
grams or courses, current employment standards and requirements,
and trends in the job market. This information is vital to the college in
meeting the needs of students who want to acquire employment skills
in two years or less.
Community Services Programs
Community Services
Community Services offers films, forums, cable television program­
ming, and workshops on subjects of concern and interest to the com­
munity.
We value students and their success, a learning community with teaching excellence, an environment conducive
to learning, fairness and continuous improvement, communication and collaboration, a partnership of students,
faculty and support services, and a mutually beneficial relationship with the community we serve.
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Admission and Registration
Admission to the College
Any person possessing a high school diploma, General Education De­
velopment (GED), high school certificate of proficiency or its equiva­lent
will be admitted to Taft College after completion of the current semester’s application. Every student’s application will be reviewed to determine resi­dency status. Students who have not resided in California for
the last 24 months or have attended a college outside of California in
the last 24 months will be given a residency questionnaire. The appropriate en­rollment and tuition fees will be administered based on the
residency status determination. Please note: Once an applicant is admitted, an admissions application will not be required for subsequent
semesters, unless the student ceases attendance for two consecutive
semesters (not including summer semesters). Students returning after
an absence of at least two consecutive semesters will need to reapply
for admission to Taft College.
Admission to Noncredit Classes
Noncredit classes are open to adults and minors who, in the judgment
of the Board of Trustees, may be qualified. The Board of Trustees del­
egates to the Superintendent/President or his/her designee(s) (Vice
President of Student Services, Dean of Student Services, or Director of
Admissions) the authority to determine admissibility of minors.
Admission to Community Service Classes
Community service classes are open to adults and minors who can
benefit from them. The Board of Trustees delegates to the Superinten­
dent/President or his/her designee(s) (Vice President of Student Servic­
es, Dean of Student Services, or Director of Admissions) the authority
to determine admissibility of minors.
Application
All students desiring admission must file an application for admis­
sion in the Admissions Office or on line, providing complete and ac­
curate information as requested. Applications may be found on-line
at www.taftcollege.edu.
All previous college level attendance must be noted on the applica­
tion. Failure to list any school, college or university attended by the
applicant or deliberately falsifying information is grounds for dismissal
from the college.
Applications and transcripts should be submitted well in advance of
the start date of the semester for which the applicant wishes to be admitted.
Matriculating students who have enrolled in any other collegiate in­
stitution before applying at Taft College must provide an official tran­
script of record showing all work undertaken. All transcripts submitted
must be approved certified English translations and will become the
permanent property of Taft College.
Applicants who do not submit their transcripts by the end of the first
semester of attendance may not be allowed to enroll during subse­
quent semesters unless the required transcripts are submitted prior to
the time of enrollment.
Students who believe that they have been unable to comply with this
procedure due to extenuating circumstances may submit a written ap­
peal to the Director of Admissions.
Non-High School Graduates
Any person 18 years or older without a high school diploma, General
Education Development (GED), high school certificate of proficiency or
its equivalent and who, in the judgment of the Superintendent/Presi­
dent or his designee are capable of profiting from the instruction of­
fered will be admitted to Taft College after completion of the current
semester’s application. These students will be admitted as provisional
students, and shall be required to comply with the Districts rules and
regulations regarding scholastic achievement and other standards to
be met by provisional or probationary students as a condition to being
readmitted in any succeeding semester.
This capability must be verified by standardized test scores, practicum
examination results, or written recommendations from persons not af­
filiated with the college. The capability to benefit must be determined
before a student is admitted. Additionally, such provisional students
must declare a major upon registration and shall be required to comply
with Taft College regulations pertaining to scholastic achievement.
These students must also comply with all rules and regulations pre­
scribed by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleg­
es or the Chancellor’s Office pertaining to scholastic achievement and
any other standards to be met by provisional or probationary students
as a condition of being readmitted in any succeeding semester.
The provisions of this policy shall not apply to persons determined to
be exempt from the college’s matriculation program or to those at­
tending programs established for adults pursuant to part 48, chapter 3,
and section 78401 of the California Education Code or to any persons
attending on a part-time basis only.
College courses taken to meet high school graduation requirements
cannot be counted as part of the 60 units of credit required for the As­
sociate Degree.
Transfer Students
Taft College welcomes transfers from other post-secondary institu­
tions. Students who transfer from other post-secondary institutions
and whose collegiate record is less than a cumulative “C” average (2.0),
after completion of 12 cumulative semester units, will be placed on a
academic probation. Students who have been academically disquali­
fied from another post-secondary institution may appeal for admission
to the Admissions and Attendance committee.
Matriculating students who previously have attended other collegiate
institutions are required to submit official transcripts from each of
these institutions to the Admissions Office within the first semester of
attendance. All transcripts submitted become the permanent property
of Taft College.
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Admission and Registration
Students who do not submit their transcripts by the end of the first se­
mester of attendance will have a hold placed on their ability to register
for classes. If a student has extenuating circumstances a written appeal
can be submitted to the Director of Admissions for review.
Special Part-Time Students
Regular Semester
Any student from grade K-12 who demonstrates the ability and maturi­
ty to benefit from Taft College courses and who, in the judgment of the
Superintendent/President or his designee from the currently enrolled
institution and the student’s parent or legal guardian are capable of
profiting from the instruction offered will be admitted to Taft College
after completion of the current semester’s application and the appro­
priate special admit forms.
The Board of Trustees exempts special part-time public school students from the enrollment fee for regular semesters. Any student not
enrolled in a public school must have approval from the president of
the college or his/her designee for admission and is not exempt from
the enroll­ment fee. College credit will be received for courses that are
success­fully completed.
Summer Semester
Any student who has not graduated from high school and is under age
18 may be admitted for credit classes as a special student in a sum­
mer semester. The student must demonstrate adequate preparation in
the discipline to be studied, be recommended by the principal of the
school the student attends (the principal may not recommend more
than five percent of the students at any one grade level), have parental
consent, and have availed himself or herself of all opportunities to en­
roll in an equivalent course at his or her high school of attendance.
College credit will be received for courses that are successfully com­
pleted.
Admission of International Students
A limited number of international students (F-1 visa) are admitted to
the college each year. International students who plan to attend under
a student visa should apply to the admissions office and may be admit­
ted under the following conditions:
1. English Language Proficiency
The international student seeking admission must, by a TOEFL ex­
amination or personal interview, demonstrate the ability to use the
English language with a degree of proficiency that will enable the
applicant to profit from the instruction at Taft College. To be consid­
ered for admission, students should earn a minimum score of 450
on the paper-based test or 133 on the computer-based.
All international students whose native language is not English
must be enrolled continuously in an English course until complet­
ing English 1A.
International students who present English placement scores that
make them eligible to enroll in English 1A may be exempt from the
continuous English course enrollment requirement.
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Note: Complete information regarding the Test of English as a For­
eign Language may be obtained from:
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Educational Testing Service
Box 6151
Princeton, N.J. 08541-615 1 USA or
The TOEFL web site at http://www.toefl.org
2. Application for Admission
Each applicant must file a complete Application for Admission for
the fall semester on or before June 1 and before November 1 for the
spring semester. A $150 non-refundable Application for Admission
fee will be charged to all international students applying for admis­
sion to Taft College.
Each applicant will be required to file on or before June 1 or Novem­
ber 1 a complete transcript of previous secondary and college or
university education.
The transcript must be a certified English translation and must indi­
cate academic achievement at the equivalent of at least an Ameri­
can high school education (12th grade).
3. Financial Assurance
Each applicant must file on or before June 1 or November 1 a properly
executed “Financial Assurance” form.
4. Non-resident Tuition Fee
A non-resident tuition fee will be charged for all international students enrolled. (Refer to fee schedule). This fee is in addition to the
regular enrollment fee. International students are charged non-resi­
dent tuition for every unit taken.
5. Residence Halls
Complete information regarding the residence halls and food service will be sent upon receipt of each application for admission. The
cost of the residence halls and food service is listed under the fee
schedule.
Every international student is encouraged to become a member of
the Associated Students by paying the student body fee that allows
them to fully participate in student activities.
6. Health Regulations
All international students who travel out of the United States must
annually file proof of freedom of communicable diseases, including
tuberculosis. This must be done within four weeks of the student’s
date of enrollment. Any expense incurred in obtaining this proof
will be borne by the student.
7. Insurance Coverage
Each international student applicant accepted for admission will be
required to show proof of health and accident insurance or purchase
health and accident insurance coverage for a minimum of one year.
This insurance can be purchased at the time of registration. The cost
of coverage is approximately $510 per year.
Matriculation Policy
Matriculation is a comprehensive student success program involving the entire campus community. The goals of matriculation are to
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next academic term, and achieve their educational objectives through
the assistance of the student-direct components of the matriculation
process. It is Taft College’s way of supporting the student’s right to succeed in college. Matriculation is a partnership between students and
Taft College.
The agreement includes the provision of an admission process, college
orientation, pre-enrollment assessment, advisement and counseling
for course selection, a suitable program of studies, and follow-up on
student progress.
Student’s responsibilities include:
1. The expression of at least a broad educational intent upon enrollment.
2. The declaration of a specific educational objective after completion of 15 semester units of degree applicable credit coursework.
3. The pursuit of diligence in class attendance and completion of
assigned coursework.
4. The completion of courses and maintenance of progress toward
an educational goal, according to standards established by the
college, the District, and the state.
5. The cooperation in the development of the student educational
plan.
College responsibilities include:
1. The processing of applications for admission in a timely manner.
2. Orientation services designed to provide, on a timely basis,
needed information about instructional programs, course pre­
requisites, student services, college regulations, and student
rights and responsibilities.
3. Assessment of students using State Chancellor-approved tests to
determine student competency in computational and language
skills; to identify aptitudes, interests, and educational objectives;
and to evaluate study and learning skills;
4. Counseling and advising to assist students in interpreting test
results and in developing, and updating their educational plans.
5. Post-enrollment evaluation of each student’s progress, and required advisement or counseling for students who enrolled in
remedial courses, who have not declared an educational objective as required, or who are on academic probation.
6. An ongoing institutional research program to determine the effectiveness of matriculation programs, services and procedures.
7. Faculty and staff training to help implement matriculation re­
quirements.
Students who may be exempt from the matriculation process are
students who:
• Already have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• Are attending Taft College for personal enrichment
• Are enrolled only in non-credit community education courses
• Are taking classes only to upgrade job skills
• Are enrolled in apprenticeship or other special vocational education programs
• Are concurrently enrolled in another college or university
• Exempt students are not required to participate in the matriculation process but are encouraged to see a counselor at any time
Admission and Registration
Students who may be exempt from assessment are those
students who:
• Who have previously been assessed and have a written verifica­
tion of scores from other accredited colleges or universities
• Students taking non-credit courses
• Students who have completed an AA/AS degree or higher
• Students who have completed degree-level English or math
classes at another regionally accredited colleges or universities
Matriculation Exemption
Students, who do not meet approved matriculation exemption criteria,
but choose to be exempt from one or more components of the matriculation process may do so by completing a waiver available from
the Counseling Center.
Registration
Exact registration dates, placement test dates, and registration proce­
dures are contained in the schedule of classes printed each term and
on the Taft College web page at www.taftcollege.edu.
Late Registration
Registration may be accepted through the second week of all semes­
ter-length classes; however registration after the first week of classes
requires the approval of each instructor. Registration in classes of less
than a semester’s duration must be completed according to the spe­
cific deadlines set each term by the Vice President of Instruction.
Inter-district Agreement
Subject to Education Code, Section 78031, a district resident shall be
admitted to a community college in another district without regard to
district boundaries. No district shall restrict the admission of its resi­
dents into a community college of another district, nor shall it restrict
the admission of residents of another district into its community col­
lege or colleges, except as authorized under Section 78032.
Determining Residency for Tuition Purposes
Each student enrolled or applying for admission to any California com­
munity college will provide information and evidence deemed neces­
sary by the district governing board to determine his or her classifica­
tion. An oath of affirmation may be required in connection with taking
testimony necessary to ascertain a student’s classification.
The determination of a student’s classification will be made in accor­
dance with the provisions of residence policies and the residence de­
termination date for the semester or intersession for which the student
proposes to attend.
Each person enrolled in or applying for admission to a California Com­
munity College is, for the purposes of admission and/or tuition, classi­
fied as a “resident” or a “nonresident.”
A “resident” is a student who has resided in California for more than
one year immediately preceding the residence determination date,
coupled with the intent to remain in California.
A “non-resident” is a student who has not established residence in Cali­
fornia for one year as of the residence determination date.
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“Residence determination date” is the day immediately preceding the
first day of instruction of the semester that the student proposes to
at­tend.
Generally, residence requires actual physical presence in California,
coupled with intent to make one’s home here. The requirements nec­
essary to demonstrate intent to become a California resident are avail­
able in the Admissions Office.
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Fines
In laboratory courses, students are charged actual cost of items lost or
broken. Fines are assessed in the bookstore for lost or overdue books.
Instructional Materials
The student, following a decision on residence classification by the col­
lege, may appeal that decision in writing to the Dean of Student Ser­
vices and/or the Director of Admissions who will refer the petition to
the Administrative Council for a decision.
Students are expected to purchase required instructional materials
when the materials have “continuing value” to the student as defined
in Chapter 7, Section 59402(d), Title 5, or the materials are not solely or
exclusively available from the district.
Fees
Prior to each term, instructors will file a statement for approval to the
appropriate Vice President explaining the materials needed for a par­
ticular class.
Enrollment Fee
Enrollment fees are determined each year by the State Legislature.
Contact the Admissions Office (661-763-7741) or the Taft College web
page at www.taftcollege.edu for the current fees.
Non-resident Tuition
The Board of Trustees sets non-resident tuition annually. Non-resident
students pay non-resident tuition in addition to the resident enroll­
ment fees. The college reserves the right to increase tuition at any time
if required by the law to do so. As of the first census date, the individual
tuition charges will be reviewed and fees adjusted accordingly.
Exceptions
There is no tuition fee for non-resident students living in the Taft Col­
lege service area (Taft, Fellows, McKittrick, Maricopa and Tupman; zip
codes: 93224, 93268, 93258, 93276 and 93252) who are enrolled in six
units or less in any school term. International students are charged
non-resident tuition for every unit taken. Any non-resident student
enrolled for more than six units will pay the total per-unit tuition, plus
enrollment fees, as determined by the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees may waive any portion of this fee for no more
than 10 percent of the international students registered who are not
on extended exemption and who demonstrate financial need to the
Financial Aid Office.
Undocumented students who have attended a California High School
for 3 years and graduated from a California High School may be eligible
for a non-resident tuition fee waiver.
A student classified as a non-resident, shall be required, except as oth­
erwise indicated in the tuition refund procedure, to pay non-resident
tuition.
Materials Fees
Occasionally students may be required to purchase materials to sup­
plement specific courses, i.e., workbooks, folders, computer disks, etc.
The materials may be purchased through the Book Store.
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The list of materials, their approximate costs, and possible sources of
purchase will be included in the registration information given to stu­
dents at the beginning of each term.
Student Body Fees
The Associate Student Body (ASB) fee, which is currently $15 per ac­
ademic year, is established by the members of the student body for
the social and cultural activities supported entirely or in part by the
students and is subject to change by vote of the Associated Students.
These voluntary dues are payable on the day of registration. Every
student is encouraged to become a member of the ASB to be able to
more fully participate in student affairs and receive discounts at local
participating businesses and discounts in the Taft College Bookstore
(see “Textbook Program”).
Residence Halls
Student housing is available for students enrolled in a minimum of 12
semester units. A residence hall application must be completed and a
$125 security deposit paid to get on the waiting list. When a student
leaves the residence halls, all or any part of the security deposit not
due the college for damage to or loss of residence hall property or food
service charges will be refunded.
The food service plan consists of 15 meals per week. The cafeteria
serves 19 meals per week—three meals per day Monday through Fri­
day and two meals on Saturday and Sunday. Students may choose the
15 meals they desire each week. Refer to the fee schedule for the cost
of this service.
E-Mail Address Procedure
Obtain your free Taft College e-mail address from the Business Office.
If you cannot come to the office, call the Business Office to set up your
account at (661) 763-7713. If you are a Distance Learning Student, you
must provide an email address. You may use an existing account or set
up a free Taft College account.
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2008-2009 Academic Year Fees
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Stopping, Standing, or Parking prohibited - $27
Parking prohibited in Fire Lane - $73
Handicapped/Disabled Space Violation - $282
Enrollment Fees
Bad Check Charge
Enrollment fees are determined each year by the State Legislature. All
other fees are subject to change without notice.
A service charge of $10 will be assessed for any check returned to the
college Business Office or the bookstore by a bank. Any student who
has not paid for a returned check after notification by the Business Of­
fice will not be able to receive a transcript, nor will any of the student’s
records from the college be provided to any other institution.
Enrollment fee
$20 per unit
Non-resident tuition fee (in addition to $20 per unit enrollment fee)
0 through 6 units
No charge in service area*
0 through 6 units
$181 per unit outside service area
6.5 through 14 units
$181 per unit
15 units or more
$2,715 per semester
Auditing Fee
$15 per unit
Credit by Exam Fee
$20 per unit
International Student
Admissions application fee
$150
Textbook rental fees**
10% of retail cost w/ASB
20% of retail cost w/o ASB
Student Body fee
$15 per academic year
Residence hall fees
Room rent
$750 per semester
Meal plan (15 per wk)
$1070 per semester
Res. hall security deposit
$125
Transcripts
First two (2)
No charge
More than two (each)
$1 each
Rush processing fee
$5
Web Site – www.taftcollege.edu No Charge
* Taft College service area Taft, Fellows, McKittrick, Maricopa and Tupman; zip
codes: 93224, 93268, 93258, 93276 and 93252) includes the West Kern Community College District. International Students must pay non-resident tuition
for all units taken.
** In order to participate in the textbook rental program, textbooks must be
picked up in the Bookstore with a copy of student’s current schedule. (See Textbook Program)
Dental Hygiene Program Fees
In addition to normal student expenses (enrollment fee, non-resident
tuition, and parking fee), the dental hygiene program requires a Pro­
gram Fee expenditure of approximately $8,300 during the two-year
program. Approximately $4,900 will be needed at the beginning of
the first semester for uniforms, textbooks, instructional equipment and
supplies.
Parking Fees
All students will be given a parking sticker for the academic year. Park­
ing fines are as follows:
Illegal Parking or curb violation - $27
Parking near a Fire Hydrant (within 15 ft.) - $27
Deposits
No deposits are required other than for students living in the residence
halls.
Enrollment/Tuition Fee Refund Policy
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw or drop classes they do
not wish to attend. To be eligible for a refund of fees, the student must
drop their classes according to the following timelines.
Length of Course in Weeks Number of Days* from Class
Start to Drop for a Refund
16 or more
14 days from start of semester
12 or greater and less than 16
11 days from start of class
7 or greater and less than 12
8 days from start of class
4 or greater and less than 7
5 days from start of class
2 or greater and less than 4
3 days from start of class
1 or less
1 (start day counts as 1 day)
*Days are defined as calendar days and not class days. Once the drop has been
processed the student’s account will be automatically adjusted and a refund
issued if due.
Cougar Corner Bookstore
Textbook Program
Taft College is unique in that many textbooks are available to students
on a rental basis. Applicable rental textbooks will be distributed to a
registered student for a nominal 25% rental fee. The rental fee is de­
rived from the retail cost of each textbook and can save students hun­
dreds of dollars!
For greater savings, a student has the option to purchase an ASB DISCOUNT STICKER. (Sticker is available in the Business Office). When
the sticker is presented the student will receive an additional 25% off
the rental fee and 10% off purchase books, supplies, gift and clothing
items. NOTE*(To receive the discount, the ASB card and sticker must
be presented in person within the Book­store at time of checkout). Discounts cannot be given on prior purchases or sale items.
Checkout procedure
1. Rental textbooks may be checked out one week prior to the be­
ginning of each new semester.
2. Students must take their class schedule to the Bookstore to rent
applicable books.
3. Remote or off-campus students may order all textbooks (rental
and supplemental) on-line and have them shipped via UPS for a
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fee which is to be determined by package weight and address
of delivery.
4. Rental textbooks must be returned to obtain transcripts or to
register for classes for any following semester.
Return Procedure:
1. Students who drop a class should immediately return rental text­
books to the Bookstore.
2. All other rental textbooks must be returned within 2 days of the
end of each current semester to avoid being charged a late fee of
$5.00 per book late fee.
3. To avoid being charged full cost price, all rental books must be
within the Bookstore no later than 10 days after the end of the
cur­rent semester. All rental books unreturned after 10 days will
no longer be accepted.
4. Some instructors may require proof of textbook return before
final exam can be taken.
Bookstore Refund Policy
An original receipt must be submitted to the Bookstore no later than
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week semester-length course. All other intersession courses have one
week from the first day of class to receive a textbook rental fee refund.
Refunds will be given in original form of payment.
Transcripts
All students with an academic record on file at the college are entitled
to two official transcripts without charge. A request for a transcript
must be made in writing and may be faxed to (661) 763-7705 or mailed.
A request must include: name while in attendance, other names used,
social security number (optional), birth date, approximate dates of
attendance, current address and phone number, address to which
transcripts should be sent, and a signature. Forms are available in the
Academic Records office or online at the college website. Students
with delinquent accounts must clear the charges before transcripts or
records will be released. Requests for transcripts are usually processed
once a week. At the end of each semester, requests for transcripts will
be processed as rapidly as possible. Students may download an unof­
ficial copy of their transcripts at www.taftcollege.edu.
Any person possessing a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED), high school certificate of proficiency or its equivalent will be
admitted to Taft College after completion of the current semester’s application.
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Policies and Procedures Committee
The Academic Policies and Procedures Committee review petitions
regarding academic policies and procedures. The following petitions
include permission to withdraw from a course after the deadline; extension of the period for completing work for an incomplete grade,
and petition to allow substitution for graduation. Information regarding petitions is available in the Counseling Center and forms are also
available at the Taft College website.
Attendance Requirements
Students are expected to attend all sessions of each class in which they
are enrolled. Since regular attendance is one of the most important
factors contributing to student success in college work, the student
will enhance his/her own performance by eliminating all unnecessary
absences.
Instructors may drop a student from a class for excessive absences. A
student is considered to be excessively absent when his/her cumula­
tive absences exceed the total number of hours that the class meets
during one week. Individual instructors may establish more stringent
regulations at their discretion.
However, if they do, each student involved is to be given a written no­
tice of explanation by the instructor at the beginning of each semester.
Otherwise, the general attendance policy applies.
Faculty members should give full consideration to excusing students
from classes to participate in scheduled college activities such as ath­
letics and field trips. The student must make arrangements in advance
to make up the work to be missed.
Students are responsible for officially withdrawing from any class
or classes in which they no longer wish to be enrolled. Non-atten­
dance DOES NOT release the student from this responsibility.
Student Responsibility
College students are considered adults and are expected to assume
adult responsibilities in planning and carrying out an educational
program. It is of the utmost importance that students realize their re­
sponsibility to become efficient in the use of their time and develop an
attitude of self-direction and self-reliance.
The student’s responsibility to the college includes a proper standard
of conduct at all student body activities both on and off campus. Fail­
ure to do so will be sufficient cause for dismissal from the college.
More information can be found in the Student Handbook in the back
of this catalog.
Leave of Absence
In exceptional cases a student may be granted a leave of absence and
re-enter with the same standing as at the time of withdrawal.
It is of the utmost importance that students realize their responsibility
to become efficient in the use of their time and develop an attitude of
self-direction and self-reliance.
Withdrawing After the Deadline
A student may withdraw from a course or courses after the final with­
drawal date if there are extenuating circumstances such as accidents,
serious illnesses verified by a physician, or other circumstances beyond
the control of the student.
The procedure for students or their representatives to petition for with­
drawal after the deadline is available in the Counseling Center.
The petition must be submitted to the Academic Policies and Pro­
cedures Committee no later than the last day of the fourth week
of the fall or spring semester following the semester in which the
stu­dent was enrolled in the course(s) of concern.
Grading Symbols
The instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded
each student. The instructor is required in each case to assign a definite
grade based upon the work actually accomplished, regardless of the
circumstances which have contributed to the results achieved. The de­
termination of the student’s grade by the instructor shall be final in the
absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. When a grade
is corrected, the incorrect grade will be expunged from the student’s
record and replaced with the correct grade.
Grades are earned in each course on a semester basis and are recorded
on the student’s permanent record. A copy of this record becomes the
transcript forwarded to colleges of transfer or other agencies.
Evaluative symbols:
A
Excellent
B
Good
C
Satisfactory
D
Passing, less than satisfactory
F
Failing
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P
Pass
RD (Report Delayed)
NP
No Pass
AU
Audit
I
Incomplete
IP
In Progress
RD
Report Delayed
W
Withdrawal
MW
Military Withdrawal
FW Failing to withdraw
Grade Changes
The instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded to
each student. The determination of the student’s grade by the instruc­
tor is final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency.
The removal or change of an incorrect grade from a student’s record
shall only be done upon authorization by the instructor of the course.
In the case of fraud, bad faith, or incompetency, the final determina­
tion concerning removal or change of grade will be made by the Vice
President of Instruction.
Grade change requests made a year or more after the submission of
the original grade will go to the Academic Policies and Procedures
Committee for approval.
Incomplete
Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency and justifi­
able reasons at the end of the term may result in an “I” symbol being en­
tered in the student’s record. Conditions for removing the incomplete
shall be stated by the instructor in a written record that must contain
the conditions for removing the “I” and the grade assigned in lieu of its
removal. This record must be given to the student with a copy filed
with the Academic Records Office 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 semester following the end
of the term in which the instructor assigned it unless a petition for a
time extension is granted. (Summer semester does not count. Ex: If “I” is
assigned in the spring semester the student has until the end of the fall
semester to replace complete the incomplete.)
The “I” symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempted or for
grade points.
IP (In Progress)
The “IP” symbol denotes that the class extends beyond the normal end
of an academic term. It indicates that work is “in progress” but that the
work must be completed before a grade is assigned. The “IP” symbol
shall remain on the student’s permanent record in order to satisfy en­
rollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative grade and unit
credit shall be assigned and appear on the student’s record for the term
in which the course is completed. The “IP” shall not be used in calculat­
ing grade point averages.
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The Director of Academic Records can assign the “RD” symbol only. It is
to be used when there is a delay in reporting the grade of a student due
to circumstanc­es beyond the control of the student. 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.
W (Withdrawal)
No notation (“W” or other) shall be made on the academic record of
a student who withdraws from a class by the end of the fourth week.
Withdrawal from a class after the fourth week but prior to the 49th day
of the term shall be recorded as a “W” on the student’s record. The aca­
demic record of a student who remains in a class beyond the 48th day
of a term shall reflect a symbol other than a “W”.
Each term, the Vice President of Instruction will set specific dates for
withdrawal procedures for classes of less than a semester’s duration.
The “W” shall not be used in calculating grade point average, but ex­
cessive “W’s” shall be used as factors in progress probation and dismissal pro­cedures.
MW (Military Withdrawal)
The “MW” shall be assigned only for students who are members of an
active or reserve military service, and who receive orders compelling a
withdrawal from courses. Upon verification of such orders, this symbol
may be assigned at any time after the period established by the gov­
erning board during which no notation is made for withdrawals. The
“MW” shall not be counted in progress probation and dismissal calcula­
tions.
Pass/No Pass Classes (formerly known
as Credit/No Credit)
Courses may be offered in either or both of the following categories:
a) Courses in which all students are evaluated on a “Pass/No Pass”
basis.
b) Courses in which each student may elect on registration, or be­
fore the end of the 24th school day of the semester for semesterlength courses, to take the course on a “Pass/No Pass” basis.
A student electing to be evaluated on the “Pass/No Pass” basis will receive both course credit and unit credit upon satisfactory completion
of the course. In computing a student’s grade-point average, grades of
“Pass/No Pass” are omitted from the calculation. A Pass grade is granted
for performance that is equivalent to the let­ter grade of “C” or better. A
student who fails to perform satisfactorily will be assigned a “No Pass”
grade.
The student is held responsible for all assignments and examinations
required in the course. The standards of evaluation are identical for all
students in the course.
Procedures for Pass/No Pass Grading
Students must file a “Request for a Pass/No Pass Grade” in the Counseling Center before the end of the 24th school day of the semes­ter for
semester-length courses. For courses of less than a semester’s duration, requests must be filed according to the specific deadlines set for
each term by the Vice President of Instruction. For courses where a
combination grading system is available (letter grading or Pass/No Pass
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grading), a letter grade will be assigned unless a request has been filed.
Once a request has been filed, no additional change in the grading system will be permitted.
In courses in which Pass/No Pass is authorized, the “P” grade is granted
for performance that is equivalent to the letter grade of C or better.
Pass/No Pass grades and units earned will be recorded on the student’s
grade report and permanent record. These units will not be used in
computing the student’s grade point average but will be con­sidered a
part of the student’s cumulative unit total. Units attempted in which
a grade of “NP” is recorded, shall be considered in progress probation
and dismissal procedures.
All units earned on a Pass/No Pass basis in accredited California institutions of higher education or equivalent out-of-state institutions shall
meet community college curriculum requirements.
Courses Eligible for Pass/No Pass Grading
Liberal Arts Division: all courses listed in catalog except Journalism
2005 and 2010.
Social Sciences Division: all courses listed in the catalog except CJA
1549, ECE 0282 and 0283.
Science and Mathematics Division: all life science, physical science
and mathematics courses listed in the catalog; all one-unit physical
ed­ucation activity courses listed in the catalog; and Health Education
1510 and Recreation 1510.
Applied Technologies Division: all business, computer science and petroleum technology courses listed in the catalog; Electronics 1540; and
Industrial Education 1001, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1020, 1021, 1030,
1031, 1032, 1040, 1060, 1080, 1090, and 1500.
Awarding of Alternative Credit
• Only students who have completed twelve (12) units at Taft College may receive Advance Placement, Credit by Exam, CLEP or
Tech Prep (2+2) Credit on their Taft College transcript.
• A maximum of 30 semester units can be earned toward gradua­
tion combining any of the following: Advanced Placement, Credit by Exam (maximum of 12 units), Military Credit (maximum 20
units), CLEP, and/or Tech Prep (2+2) Credit.
Credit by Examination
A student may petition to take an examination for course credit if a
minimum of 12 semester units has been completed at Taft College with
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Students desiring
to challenge a course by examination may obtain a petition and information regarding eligible courses, limitations, and procedures from the
Counseling Center. The results of such examination, with grades and
grade points are entered on the student’s permanent record to reflect
that credit was earned by Credit by Examination. The maximum number of units that may be earned for Credit by Examination is 12. Students may not challenge courses for which they are currently enrolled
in or have received a grade of A, B, C, D, F, W, P, NP or I. No student will
be allowed to challenge a course less advanced than that which the
student has already completed.
Academic Policies and Procedures
The student is held responsible for all assignments and examinations
required in the course. The standards of evaluation are identical for
all students in the course.
Courses Eligible for Credit by Examination
Liberal Arts Division: All Foreign Languages listed in the catalog; Art
1820, Humanities 2010, Information Competency 1548, and Music
1510.
Social Sciences Division: All Social Sciences courses listed in the catalog.
Sciences and Mathematics Division: Biology 1503, 2203, 2250, 2255,
2260, 2370; Astronomy 1510; Chemistry 2108; Health Education 1510;
Recreation 1510; Math 1050, 1060, 1070, 1520, 1530, 1540, 1560, 2100,
2120, 2130, 2140; and Statistics 1510
Applied Technologies Division: All Business, Computer Science, and
Electronics courses listed in the catalog; Industrial Education 1010,
1011, 1012, 1013, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1040,
1050, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1060, 1080, 1090, 1500.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Taft College welcomes students from a wide variety of backgrounds
and learning experiences. Often students come to us with a firm
grounding in many of the disciplines we teach. We recognize and
honor their prior learning by accepting a wide range of College-Level
Examination Program (CLEP) tests, which measure your mastery of col­
lege-level, introductory course content in a wide range of disciplines.
Students meeting the credit-granting score standard will earn the
credits and course exemptions listed in this policy. Transfer students
can earn credit through prior CLEP exams if their scores meet these
credit-granting standards.
PLEASE NOTE EACH INSTITUTION HAS ITS OWN CLEP POLICIES.
YOU MUST CONTACT EACH PARTICULAR INSTITUTION TO FIND
OUT WHAT IS ACCEPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR CURRENT
POLICIES.
What is CLEP?
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the nation. With CLEP a student
can earn college credit for what he or she already knows by passing a
90-minute, multiple-choice examination.
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What Subjects are offered for Credit?
CLEP offers subject specific examinations. The Subject Examinations
measure knowledge in specific introduc­tory college courses in particular fields.
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Credit will be given in other areas according to equivalence to specific
courses as determined by the Curriculum and General Education Com­
mittee.
*AP credit does not satisfy GE/IGETC critical thinking.
**3 elective units only - does not fulfill Political Science 1501.
Where Can the Examinations be taken?
Tech Prep Credit
Exams are administered by test centers nationwide. You can contact
the Counseling Center to find out what local institutions offer testing
or visit www.collegeboard.com/clep.
General Guidelines:
• Units of credit received through CLEP do not apply toward resi­
dence requirements for graduation.
• Subject examinations are equated with specific courses listed in
our current college catalog.
• Because grades are not given, CLEP does not affect a student’s
grade point average.
• In order to receive credit the student must have an official CLEP
transcript sent to Taft College.
• Acceptable CLEP scores are noted on the student’s transcript
with the equivalent Taft College course name and number.
Subject Examinations Policy:
• By successfully completing the Subject Examinations, a student
can receive the amount of credit indicated. (contact the counsel­
ing center)
• The Council on College-Level Examinations recommends the
minimum scores required for successful completion of each of
these Subject Examinations. These are mean scores achieved by
students in the national norms sample who earned a grade of a
“C” in a regular college course in the subject.
Taft College maintains a Tech Prep program with high schools within
the West Kern Community College District. Articulation agreements
allow Taft Union High School students to receive college credit for ar­
ticulated courses upon completion of 12 units at Taft College. Students
need to provide their counselor or advisor a copy of their high school
transcripts in order to verify their eligibility for 2+2 credit.
The college is a member of the Kern/South Tulare Tech Prep Consortium and receives funding from the Carl Perkins Act. Tech Prep encourages students to further their education and engage in rewarding
work. Contact the Tech Prep site coordinator in the Career/Transfer
Center for more information.
Advanced Placement Examination Credit
Taft College participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the
College Entrance Examination Board and will accept scores of 3, 4, or
5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations in programs equivalent to
courses in the Taft College curriculum. The student will receive a grade
of pass (P). Units granted would not apply toward the maxi­mum number of units students may take at Taft College for credit by examination.
Units granted may be accepted by other postsecondary institutions.
Specific course credit has been established in each of the following
areas:
AP EXAM
CREDIT ALLOWED
American History
History 2231 and 2232
Art History
Art 1510 and 1520
Biology
Biology 1500 and 1501
Calculus
Mathematics 2100
Economics
Economics 2210 and 2120
English Composition & Literature
English 1500 and 1600*
English Language & Composition
English1500
European History History 2202 and 2204
Political Science
Political Science**
Psychology
Psychology 1500
Spanish Spanish 2001
Statistics Statistics 1510
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Military Service Schools Credit
Taft College will grant credit to veterans for military service. The maximum general credit allowed is eight semester units – four for having
completed basic training, and two for each of the first two years of service. These units count as free electives. Credit is also granted for educational work completed in the various service schools in accordance
with the recommendations of the American Council on Education. This
credit will be applied to help meet the requirements for graduation
but is subject to acceptance by any other college to which the student
transfers. The maximum credit allowed for all military service experience is 20 units. Duplicate credit will not be given in both high school
and college. If a veteran uses service credits to complete high school
graduation requirements, these same units may not be used to fulfill
college graduation requirements. For further information, please refer
to “Training for Veterans” in the Student Services section.
Unit Value
A conventional college unit of credit represents three hours of the stu­
dent’s time each week for one semester; one hour in scheduled class­
room lecture or discussion and two hours in outside preparation. For
laboratory classes, the college unit normally represents three hours of
work in the lab or in comparable experience under classroom supervi­
sion. Unit value may differ in certain courses where field experience is
involved.
Student Load
The class load for a typical student at Taft College is 14-16 units. Students who wish to take more than 19 units will be required to file a Petition for Overload Request and obtain approval from their counselor or
ad­visor and approval from the Coordinator of Counseling within three
days of their registration. Denied petitions for overload may be appealed to the Vice President of Student Services and presented to the
Academic Policies and Procedures Committee for reconsideration.
Classification of Students
Freshman: a student who has earned fewer than 30 units.
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Sophomore: a student who has earned 30 or more units but fewer
than 60 units, or has completed 60 units but does not hold a degree.
Graduate: a student who has been awarded the Associate Degree or
a higher degree.
Full-time: a student enrolled in 12 or more units however a student
with documented disabilities may qualify as full-time with a reduced
load.
Part-time: a student enrolled in fewer than 12 units.
Regular: a student who has completed all admission and matriculation
forms, has completed the assessment process, and has a high school
and/or collegiate transcript on file.
Provisional: a student who is a non-high school graduate or had
a high school grade point average below 2.0 may have the kinds of
courses prescribed and limits placed on the number of units in which
he/she may enroll.
Special (Admit): a student currently attending K-12 or under 18 years
of age and who desires to enroll for college credit. Please contact the
Admission Office for further information and the Special Admit Form.
Minimum Load
The college does not specify a minimum load except when the student
desires to meet requirements such as:
—Certification to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare
that the student is attending full-time (12 or more units a semes­ter
with an average of 24 units a year).
—The load requirement for Chapter 30, 32, and 1606 (Veterans), Federal Veteran Education Act, and for Chapter 35 (Dependents Educational Assistance) is 12 units per semester for full-time sta­tus, 9 -11
1/2 units per semester for three-fourths time, and 6-8 1/2 units for
one-half time.
—Full-time load requirement to maintain status as an “F-1” visa (in­
ternational) student is 12 or more units per semester.
—Eligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics which requires
passing 24 or more units between the seasons of the sport to be
eligible for a second season. Other eligibility requirements are available from the Director of Athletics or Vice President of Student Services.
Standards for Probation
ACADEMIC PROBATION – Student’s who have attempted at least 12
semester units (A, B, C, D, F or CR) as shown on the official academic
record, shall be placed on academic probation if the student’s grade
point average is below 2.0 in all units.
CONTINUED ACADEMIC PROBATION – A student who has earned a
cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 for two consecutive
semesters shall be placed on continued academic probation.
PROGRESS PROBATION – A student who is enrolled in at least 12 semester units (A, B, C, D, F, or CR, W, I, or NC) as shown on the official academic record, shall be placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units in which a student has enrolled and for which entries of
W, I, or NC are recorded reaches or exceeds 50 percent.
CONTINUED PROGRESS PROBATION – A student who has earned a
grade of W, I or NC in 50 percent or more of all units for two consecutive semesters at Taft College shall be placed on continued progress
probation.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Removal from Probation
ACADEMIC PROBATION – A student on academic probation shall be
removed from probation when the student’s accumulated grade point
average is 2.0 or higher.
PROGRESS PROBATION – A student on progress probation shall be removed from probation when the percentage of W, I, or NC graded units
drop below 50 percent.
Standards for Dismissal
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL – A student who is on academic probation is
subject to dismissal if the earned cumulative grade point average is less
than 1.75 in all units attempted in each of three consecutive semesters.
Semesters are considered consecutive on the basis of the student’s enrollment. For example, a fall semester followed by a fall semester will
be considered consecutive if the student was not enrolled in the spring
semester of that academic year. The first semester will be deemed completed when the student has attempted a total of 12 semester units (A,
B, C, D, F, or CR).
PROGRESS DISMISSAL – A student who is on progress probation is
subject to dismissal of the percentage of units with entries of W, I, NC
reaches or exceeds 50 percent in at least three consecutive semesters.
For purposes of progress probation, the first semester will be deemed
completed when the student has enrolled in a total of 12 semester
units (A, B, C, D, F, CR, W, I, or NC).
Appeal of Dismissal
A student who feels he/she has reason(s) to be exempt from the dismissal policy must submit a “Petition for Appeal of Academic or Progress Dismissal Status” to the Academic Policies and Procedures Committee.
Reinstatement
A student who has been dismissed may be reinstated after a lapse of
one semester by petitioning the Admissions and Attendance Committee. The petition must include sufficient evidence to indicate the likelihood of academic success for the reinstatement to be granted.
In unusual circumstances, a student may be reinstated without the
lapse of a semester by petitioning the Admissions and Attendance
Committee for a hearing.
Students who have been reinstated following academic dismissal must
earn a grade point average of at least 2.0 during the first semester following reinstatement in order to enroll for the subsequent semester.
Students who have been reinstated following progress dismissal must
have fewer than 50 percent of all units in which they enroll recorded
with entries of W, I, and NC during the first semester following reinstatement in order to enroll for the subsequent semester.
Course Repetition
• Students may petition for approval to repeat a course in which a
substandard grade (less than C) was awarded. A petition to re­peat
a course for which substandard work has been recorded is available
in the Counseling Center.
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• Upon completion of a repeated course the most recent grade
earned will be computed in the cumulative grade point average
and the student’s academic record so annotated.
• Students must receive prior written permission from their coun­
selors and/or academic advisors prior to the time of registration.
• The previous grade and credit shall be disregarded in the com­
putation of grade point averages.
• Courses that are repeated shall be recorded on a student’s per­
manent academic record using an appropriate symbol.
• Annotating the permanent academic record shall be done in a manner that all work remains legible, insuring a true and com­plete academic history.
• Nothing can conflict with Education Code Section 76224 pertain­ing
to the finality of grades assigned by instructors, or with Title 5 or
district procedures relating to retention and destruction of records.
• In addition, a student may repeat a course for which substandard
work has not been recorded (A, B, D, CR) if the college has determined that a student should repeat a course based on finding that
circumstances exist which justify such repetition. The grade, units,
and grade points of the second attempt of the course will not be
used for the computation of the cumulative grade point average in
determining an academic status.
• Students with disabilities may be exempt from the course repetition
policy. Please contact the Counseling Center for details.
Academic Renewal
Students may petition to have their academic record reviewed for aca­
demic renewal of substandard academic performance under the fol­
lowing conditions:
• Students must have achieved a grade point average of 2.4 in 24
units or 3.0 in 12 units in a combination of transfer coursework and/
or Taft College coursework since the substandard work and
• At least three years must have elapsed from the time the course
work to be removed was completed.
Up to two semesters or three quarters of course work may be elimi­
nated from consideration in the cumulative grade point average. No
work taken during the disregarded terms, even if satisfactory, may ap­
ply toward the Associate Degree.
Academic renewal actions are irreversible.
The student obtains the Academic Renewal Petition form in the Coun­
seling Center or on-line.
If the petition for academic renewal is granted, the student’s perma­
nent academic record will be annotated to clearly indicate that none of
the disregarded units apply to academic requirements for any degree
or program offered at Taft College. All work will remain legible on the
record to insure a true and complete academic history. This policy does
not guarantee that an improvement in grade point average through
Academic Renewal will be evaluated by other colleges and universities
in accordance with Taft College’s policy on Academic Renewal.
Adding Classes
Courses of semester length may be added through the 10th day of in­
struction. Permission of the instructor is required after the first week of
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instruction. The deadlines for enrolling late in courses that are less than
a semester (17 weeks) in length are determined by the Vice President
of Instruction.
A student wishing to add a course must complete a “Change in Class
Schedule” form, have it approved by his or her counselor and in­structor,
if applicable, and file it with the Counseling Center secretary.
Dropping Classes
Following registration, students may drop any class in which they no
longer wish to be enrolled by completing a drop form and returning
it to the Counseling Center. Non-attendance does not release the
student from this responsibility and could result in failing grades
being awarded. For classes dropped before the 19th day no grade or
mark is entered on the student’s record. Drops between the 19th and
48th day result in a “W” for withdrawal entered on the student’s record.
Drops (for full, semester length courses) filed on or before the 48th day
of the semester will enable the student to withdraw without prejudice
to his or her academic standing. A grade other than “W” will be issued
for drops after the 48th day.
Auditing Classes
The audit status is subject to the following guidelines:
• Priority registration shall be given to students desiring to take the
course for credit towards a degree or certificate.
• Classroom attendance of students auditing a course shall not be included in computing the apportionment due a community college
district.
• No student auditing a course shall be permitted to change his/her
enrollment in that course to receive credit for the course.
• The auditor checks with the instructor after the first class meet­ing
and after all students have had an opportunity to enroll in the class.
If there is room available, the auditor may register in the Counseling
Center using the community Service form.
• An auditor must have the permission of the instructor to audit a
class.
• Fees to audit shall not exceed $15.00 per unit.
• There are no attendance requirements, and grades are not is­sued.
• If a textbook is desired for the class being audited and it is a rent­al
textbook, there is a 20% (10% with a student body card) book rental
fee.
• No refunds of audit fees will be allowed if a student is admitted and
registered as an auditor.
• If a class is offered through the Community Service Department, the
class can not be audited.
Withdrawal from the College
Withdrawal before the 49th day of the semester is permitted without
any penalty grade. After the 48th day the instruc­tor will assign a grade.
A grade of incomplete (refer to Grading Symbols) may be assigned at
the instructor’s discretion.
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Student Services
Counseling
The college provides a counseling program that includes:
• Academic counseling that helps the student in assessing, plan­
ning, and implementing both immediate and long-range academic
goals.
• Career counseling that helps the student assess aptitudes, abilities,
and interests, and advises the student regarding current and future
employment trends.
• Personal counseling that helps the student with personal, fam­ily
or other social concerns, when that assistance is related to the student’s education.
• Coordination with the counseling aspects of other campus service,
including programs for students with special needs, financial assis­
tance programs, and job placement services.
These counseling services are available for all students and are located
in the Counseling Center.
Career/Transfer Center
The college maintains a Career/Transfer Center for student use. Stu­
dents may check out catalogs from the California State University and
University of California systems, community colleges, private colleges,
independent colleges, as well as out-of-state schools.
Several schools provide videos and disks with information about their
campuses. Internet access is available for on-line information and ap­
plications. Hyperlinked Web sites are available from the Career/Trans­
fer Center Web page under Student Services.
Career information can also be found in the Career/Transfer Center. The
latest labor market research information, job qualifications, entry-level
requirements, and wage/benefit information helps students make de­
cisions about majors and career goals. The Career/Transfer Center also
maintains interest inventories and other resources to help students in
researching their options.
A career counselor can provide assistance in career and transfer plan­
ning.
A computerized career education system is available in the center as
well as in the computer lab in room Tech 6. EUREKA is the California
Career Information System providing unparalleled career and training
information in an easy-to-read format. EUREKA includes 15 databases,
career assessment, sorting and searching tools as well as information
on colleges and universities, occupational data, and scholarships.
Distance Learning Courses
Taft College offers two types of Distance Learning courses: on-line and
off-line. On-line courses are web-based and managed in the software
system called ETUDES NG. Off-line courses are not managed in ETUDES
NG. Communication with instructors is handled via e-mail, postal mail,
by telephone, or in person. All are designed to facilitate your learning
experience with the special advantages that Distance Learning offers,
including:
• More individualized instruction
• Fitting college into your busy schedule
• Easy access to instructors through e-mail and voice mail
• A multimedia approach to learning
Students should contact the Counseling Center for assistance with dis­
tant learning course registration.
Student Job Placement
Facilities and personnel are available to provide free job placement ser­
vices to students. The job placement office is located in the Financial
Aid Office. For additional information call (661) 763-7782.
Housing Regulations
Students living in a residence hall must be enrolled in a minimum of
12 semester units and maintain a grade point average of 2.0. Students
are also required to participate in the food service program that serves
meals in the Student Center. College staff and resident assistants
whose primary duties are to help with problems and to enforce resi­
dence hall rules supervise residence halls. The deposit is refunded in
full when a student moves out of the residence hall unless there are
unpaid charges. An application and additional information can be ob­
tained from the admissions office.
International Student Services
The adviser of the college’s International Club serves as a liaison be­
tween the college and its international students. Once on campus, it
is the college’s aim to reduce “culture shock” and help students adjust
to the area.
Specific services include advising students on housing, on-campus
work, personal and academic concerns, extracurricular opportunities,
and in acquiring documents such as a Social Security card, driver’s li­
cense, etc.
The International Club is one of the most active on campus and pro­
vides members with trips throughout California to promote greater
understanding of and appreciation for their surroundings. Weekly ac­
tivities are held on or the near campus which foster cultural awareness
and mutual under­standing of the diverse nature of modern civilization.
Club membership is open to all students on campus.
Training for Veterans
Taft College is an approved institution of higher learning for the train­
ing of veterans and veterans’ dependents that are eligible for educa­
tional benefits. Taft College will grant credit to veterans for military
service upon request. Evaluation of military experience, education, and
training will be made by the Veteran Administration (VA) certifying offi­
cial at Taft College. Evaluations comply with the regulations and recom­
mendations of the American Council on Education. A copy of the veter­
an’s DD-214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces) is required
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along with military transcripts and prior college transcripts, if available.
Evaluations that are made at Taft College and credit that is awarded are
subject to review and evaluation by any other college or university the
veteran may transfer to upon leaving Taft College. Duplicate credit will
not be given in both high school and college. If a veteran uses service
credits to complete high school graduation requirements, these same
units may not be used to fulfill college graduation requirements.
Veterans that have served at least two years of service will receive eight
units of credit; four units for having completed basic training, and two
units for each of the first two years of service. Veterans that have suc­
cessfully completed basic training and at least one year of military ser­
vice are exempt from meeting the health education requirement for
graduation. The maximum credit allowed for all military service experi­
ence is 20 units, and military credit is awarded as elective units only.
Credit from prior college transcripts is not included in the 20 unit maxi­
mum, only military service experience.
Credit allowed for prior education and training must be reported to
the VA certifying official at the school immediately. Enrollment each
semester and credit awarded for prior training and education are certi­
fied by the college and reported to the appropriate Veteran Adminis­
tration (VA) Regional Office. Educational benefits can’t be paid more
than two semesters unless prior credit is evaluated and reported to the
Veteran Administration (VA).
Any student who believes they are eligible for veterans or veterans’
dependents educational benefits must apply for benefits with the
Vet­eran Administration (VA). Veterans apply by completing VA Form
22-1990 and veterans’ dependents by completing VA Form 22-5490.
An application and further information may be obtained online from
the VA website: www.gibill.va.gov.
In order to be reimbursed for educational training, eligible veterans
and veterans’ dependents must schedule an appointment with the VA
Advisor/Counselor by calling 661-763-7748 to complete an educational
plan and appropriate VA paperwork for Taft College. The VA will not re­
imburse students for courses that are not necessary for the completion
of the student’s educational objective. Any student who has received
veterans’ educational benefits while attending another college should
complete VA Form 22-1995 (veterans) or 22-5495 (veterans’ depen­
dents) to request a change of program or place of training. This form is
available online from the VA website: www.gibill.va.gov.
VA benefits can’t be paid for enrollments up to one year before the date
the VA receives a student’s application; however, retroactive benefits
for veterans’ dependents may be handled differently and may exceed
one year under special circumstances.
In order to remain eligible, students receiving benefits must comply
with the college’s veteran standards of attendance and academic
progress policy. A student who fails to maintain the school’s academic
standards of progress and is suspended or dismissed from school must
be terminated from receiving further VA benefits for unsatisfactory at­
tendance, conduct, or progress.
Additional information may be obtained from the Counseling Center
or by calling 661-763-7748.
CalWORKs
California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids.
CalWORKs funds are for the purposes of assisting welfare recipient
students and those in transition off of welfare to achieve long-term
self sufficiency through coordinated student services offered at community colleges including: work study, job placement, child care, coordination, curriculum development and redesign, and under certain
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conditions post-employment skills training, and instructional services.
The purpose of CalWORKs is:
• To assist students with educational goals needed to obtain a degree
or certificate in a field approved by the local County Welfare Department;
• To help students acquire employable skills and training that will
make them self-sufficient;
• To coordinate the student’s welfare to work plan to support the student in meeting their work participation requirements;
• As CalWORKs staff, to be the direct liaison/advocate for the students, college, and county agencies.
A student is eligible if he/she is currently a welfare recipient receiving cash aid that is in good standing who has or is developing Welfare to Work (WTW) plans with his/her local County Welfare Office.
Additional requirements may apply to remain eligible at Taft College.
If you are not currently receiving cash aid, please contact the CalWORKs
Office at the college before you apply. Students who enrolled in a community college prior to applying for welfare have far greater flexibility
in achieving their educational goals. For further information, contact
the CalWORKs Office at 661-763-7898.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a California
state-funded program established to recruit, enroll, and retain students.
The EOPS program is designed to help students who are identified as
economically and educationally disadvantaged. Eligible students are
provided with a wide range of support services to enable them to suc­
ceed at Taft College.
In general, students are eligible for EOPS services if they:
• Are a resident of California
• Have completed fewer than 70 degree-applicable college units
• Are enrolled in a program leading to a certificate, Associate De­gree,
or transfer to a four-year institution
• Meet income criteria established by the state, are economically and
educationally disadvantaged
• Are enrolled in at least 12 units (some exception may apply).
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a California
state-funded program designed to provide additional support to re­
cipients who receive CalWORKS (California Work Opportunity and Re­
sponsibility to Kids) assistance—formerly known as AFDC—and would
like to attend college. CARE provides support services and/or grants to
enable academic success and help single parents develop their poten­
tial and ability.
Students are eligible for CARE program services if they:
• Are eligible for EOPS
• Receive Cal Works assistance and have at least one child in the
household less than 14 years of age
• Are at least 18 years old and single head of household
• Apply for financial aid and have a need for child care and support
services.
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Student Services
Student Support Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Student Support Services is committed to providing equal op­
portunities for all disabled students who have the desire and ability to
profit from college-level instruction. We support open access to the full
range of college instructional and support services, academic success,
advocacy, and campus-community liaison. In addition, we support the
entire Taft College Staff in its efforts to effectively serve all disabled stu­
dents enrolled at Taft College.
Services are provided to meet the unique needs of students and help
them successfully overcome their educational challenges. Services in­
clude:
• Access to adaptive educational equipment, materials, and sup­plies
• Test-taking facilitation for students with disabilities
• Assessment to determine functional, education, and vocational levels
• Note-taker services
• Interpreter services
• Reader services; including the coordinator of services in the in­
structional setting
• Registration, financial aid application, priority enrollment assis­tance
and related college services
• Specialized tutoring services not otherwise provided by the col­
lege
• Mobility assistance and designated parking
Student Support Services also includes a Learning Assistance Program
(LAP) designed to identify and assist students with specific learning
disabilities. The LAP strives to help students recognize areas of learn­
ing challenges and strengths and to provide activities and services that
will allow the student to achieve individual potential.
Taft College is committed to complying with all guidelines of the Amer­
ican Disability Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. The 504/ADA Coordinator is the Vice President of Administrative
Services. Students with Special needs should contact the Coordinator
of Student Support Services as soon as they make the decision to at­
tend the college. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Student
Support Service Office of their special needs. No qualified disabled stu­
dent shall be discriminated against or excluded from participation in
any services, activities, or facilities on the basis of a disability.
Students who have a medical or physical disability that results in a
substantial impediment to employment may qualify for assistance
from the California Department of Rehabilitation. Services include vo­
cational counseling, assistance with college fees, transportation, and
related expenses. All services are designed to lead to employment that
will not be adversely affected by the disability. Additional information
can be obtained in the Counseling Center, or by contacting the Depart­
ment of Rehabilitation, 1405 Commercial Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309,
or by calling the office at (661) 395-2525.
Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL)
The Transition to Independent Living Program has the unique distinc­
tion of being the only such program nationwide located on a com­
munity college campus. It is designed for young adults who have mild
developmental disabilities, and wish to acquire the functional skills
necessary to live independently. The students enter this 22-month pro­
gram after completion of high school.
The Transition to Independent Living Program has been referred to as
a “one-stop shop” because instruction and/or experiences in basic aca­
demics, vocational training, independent living skills, and leisure skills
are all provided. In addition, students are provided assistance with the
transition back into their home communities after graduating the pro­
gram.
Student Services Center
The college has bond funds that were used to construct a new Student
Services Center building. Services located in this building are: Counseling, EOP&S, CalWORKs, DSP&S, Admissions, Business Services, Financial
Aid, High Tech Center, and a number of other related student services.
Student Union
The student union is available to all Taft College faculty and staff as well
as all students with a current ASB card and sticker. Located within the
student union is the office of Student Activities/ASB office. Weekly ASB
committee meetings are held in the student union. The student union
is an area designated for relaxation and enjoyment before, between,
and after classes.
Children’s Center
The Taft College Children’s Center provides a developmentally appro­
priate curriculum for children 0-13 years of age. Child care services are
provided for parents who are enrolled at Taft College, participating
in a job training program, seeking employment, employed parents,
or pregnant minors enrolled at Taft High School or surrounding high
schools in the service area.
The center maintains a Latchkey Program for school-age children be­
fore and after school, a state preschool half-day and full-day program
for children three and four years old, and an infant/toddler program for
children 0-30 months of age.
Enrollment is based on family income, need, and number of family
members living in the home. Enrollment is based on a non-discrimi­
natory basis and gives equal treatment and access to services without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, marital or family status, or natural origin or ancestry. Chil­
dren who are physically or emotionally disabled, or any child with spe­
cial needs, where provisions might need to be made, will be evaluated
on an individual basis.
Fees are based on a sliding scale according to family size and gross
monthly income as established by the California Department of Educa­
tion.
FINANCIAL AID
Application deadlines are established each year to facilitate effective
financial aid packaging and equitable disbursement of funds. Students
are encouraged to apply in advance of these deadlines. Students hav­
ing all materials completed on or before the deadline date will receive
priority consideration. Students applying for financial aid at Taft do so
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by completing a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA). In
no case shall the total financial aid package exceed the stated individu­
al cost of education as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Federal,
state, and institutional programs are available.
Students must complete a BOGW or financial aid application and pro­
vide documentation to receive the waiver.
Federal Programs
Refunds
Any student who completely drops from all classes having received
Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG or other Title IV funds will be required to re­
pay any unearned portion to the appropriate Federal Fund.
The Information Services Department provides the Financial Aid Of­
fice with a list of students who have withdrawn from all classes on a
weekly basis. The list includes students who have been dropped from
all classes by their instructors as well as those who have initiated the
withdrawal themselves. Refund/repayment calculation worksheets are
completed as soon as possible after each withdrawal list is received in
the Financial Aid Office.
A refund calculation will be applied to all students who receive federal
assistance and withdraw from all classes, are dropped from all classes
by instructors, or receive all “F” due to non-attendance.
To calculate the refund or repayment:
1. Take the calendar days completed in the payment period or pe­
riod of enrollment divided by the total calendar days in the pay­
ment period or period of enrollment. Use this percentage if it is
under 60 percent. If 60 percent or more use 100 percent as Title
IV funds earned.
2. Determine institutional charges for tuition, fees, etc.
3. Determine earned and unearned portions of Title IV aid disbursed
(amount disbursed * percent earned = earned) and (amount dis­
bursed-earned = unearned).
4. If Title IV aid earned is greater than the funds disbursed; a refund
is due to the student.
5. If Title IV aid earned is less than the funds disbursed; this is the
amount of Title IV aid that must be returned:
By the school: institutional charges * unearned Title IV aid per­
centage; compare this to unearned Title IV aid disbursed, taking
the lesser of the two.
By the student: take unearned Title IV aid disbursed less the
amount due by the school.
Refunds are made to the appropriate programs within 45 days of com­
pleting the refund/repayment calculation.
Unearned funds must be returned to the programs in this order:
Student
School
Pell Grants
Pell Grant *50%
FSEOG
FSEOG * 50%
Other Title IV programs
Other Title IV programs
(*50% for grant funds)
Repayments
Taft College takes the following steps to contact students who owe re­
payments to the federal financial aid programs:
1. A letter of explanation/invoice is mailed to the student.
2. The debt is posted to the student’s account. The student will be
un­able to enroll in classes and academic transcripts will not be
released until the debt is cleared.
Repayments are made to the appropriate programs within 45 days of
receipt of the student’s payment.
In order to be eligible for federal aid, students are required to enroll in
a program of study leading to a degree or certificate.
Taft College does not participate in the federal student loan program.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants are financial awards to help undergraduates pay
for their college education. For many students, these grants provide
a foundation of financial aid to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources may be added. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be
repaid.
The maximum award for 2008-2009 is $4,731. Students are eligible to
receive grants as long as they comply with the Student Academic Prog­
ress Procedures.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) pro­
gram is available to qualified undergraduate students with the greatest
financial need and does not have to be repaid. Priority is given to Pell
Grant recipients.
Eligible students may receive grants depending on their need, the
availability of FSEOG funds at the college, and the amount of other aid
awarded.
All undergraduate students who apply for financial aid are automati­
cally considered for this grant.
Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) provides jobs for eligible
students. FWSP also provides students with an opportunity to earn
money to help pay educational expenses. The hourly pay is at least
the current minimum wage. The total FWSP award depends on the
student’s need, the amount of money the school has for the program,
and the amount of aid awarded from other programs.
Taft College students currently enrolled may work up to a maximum of
10 hours per week.
State Programs
The State of California, through the Student Aid Commission, spon­sors
financial aid programs which include Cal Grants B and C. For more information regarding these programs contact the Financial Aid Office.
Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW)
The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges adopted
regulations to implement the Student Financial Aid Plan to ensure to
the greatest extent possible that no student who is eligible and desires
to attend a community college is denied access as a result of the man­
datory enrollment fee.
The enrollment fee will be waived for any student who is a California
resident and at the time of enrollment:
(1)is a recipient of TANF, SSI, General Assistance; Congressional Medal
of Honor; eligible for a deceased-disabled veterans’ de­pendents;
Victim of 9/11; Personnel killed in the line of duty; Na­tional Guard
dependents’ fee waiver, or
(2)meets the annual household income (Standard published by the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
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A student who owes a repayment to any Title IV programs is ineligible
for further Title IV assistance until the full repayment has been made.
Common refund/repayment examples are available from the financial
aid director.
Institutional Programs
Student Work Program
Students who qualify for financial aid will be given first consideration
for on-campus jobs. However, many students who want to work are
able to find jobs. Students must be enrolled at Taft College to qualify
for work. A faculty member, adviser, or work supervisor may recom­
mend the employment of the student.
Examples of on-campus jobs are clerk, grounds person, custodian, etc.
The student is hired after completing required forms from the student
job placement office.
Institutional policy limits students to 10 hours per week when school is
in session. The hourly pay rate is at least equal to the current minimum
wage. Checks are processed monthly.
To participate in the program students must maintain satisfactory aca­
demic progress and must be in good standing as determined by the
college.
Additional information is provided under Satisfactory Academic Prog­
ress Procedure.
It is highly recommended that all students complete the FAFSA.
Scholarship Programs
A Scholarship Program has been established at Taft College. The Board
of Trustees of the West Kern Community College District determines
funds available for this program annually. The Financial Aid Advisory
Committee has the authority in awarding financial aid through this
program.
Criteria for Scholarships
To qualify, a student must show excellence in past academic achieve­
ment by receiving a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average or
better, in either high school or 12 or more units of college work; must
be approved for admission to Taft College and have applied by the
third Friday of each semester. Applications are in the Financial Aid Office and are returned to the same office. These applica­tions are submitted each year.
Recipients are awarded contingent upon available funding and the
students overall cost of attendance.
Taft College Scholarship
A $125 per semester scholarship is given to California residents who
meet the scholarship criteria. A recipient must maintain a 3.0 cumula­
tive grade point average, pass 12 units with a 3.0 grade point average
in the previous semester and enroll in 12 units or more in the next se­
mester to maintain the Taft College Scholarship. A student can earn
this scholarship a maximum of four semesters.
It is highly recommended that all students complete the FAFSA.
Taft College Non-Resident Scholarship
A student entering Taft College with a 3.0 or better cumulative grade
point average will receive two semesters Non-resident tuition waiver.
A student who enters Taft College with a grade point average of 3.0 or
less and earns a 3.0 or better at Taft College will receive a non-resident
tuition waiver for one semester. This scholarship is applied to the tu­
ition fees and can be earned a maximum of two semesters.
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It is highly recommended that all students complete the FAFSA.
Taft College District High School Academic Merit Award
A $600 Merit Award given to any graduating high school senior in the
West Kern Community District (Taft and Maricopa High Schools) who
has a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and enrolls in
12 units at Taft College as a first time college student, within one year
of receiving the award. A student will receive $300 the first semester
of enrollment. In order to retain this award a student must pass 12
units with a 3.0 or better grade point average and enroll in 12 units
the following semester. A merit award recipient is not eligible for the
Taft College scholarship during the semesters of their Merit Award eli­
gibility. No financial aid form is required. Additional information can be
obtained in the financial aid office.
Community Scholarships
Various individuals, community organizations, and businesses annu­
ally provide scholarships to Taft College students. Applications are
available in the financial aid office or on our web site at www.taft.edu.
Scholarship awards are presented at the college’s scholarship/awards
luncheon. Most awards require confirmation of subsequent enroll­
ment in a post-secondary institution before the scholarship is paid.
Financial Aid Packaging Priorities
The following order of priorities will be used in packaging students
for the Taft College Financial Aid Program. All “resource aid” will be
deducted from the student’s budget before awarding (resources are:
Merit Awards, BOGW, EOPS, CARE, outside scholarship or loans). The
college reserves the right to vary priorities when deemed necessary by
the financial aid office.
a) Federal Pell Grant eligibility
b) BOGW eligibility
c) ACG - Academic Competitiveness Grant
d) FSEOG eligibility
e) Cal Grant eligibility
f) Taft College Scholarship eligibility
g) FWS eligibility
h) ISP eligibility
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Procedure
Standards of Progress
Taft College is dedicated to providing financial aid to those eligible
students who are achieving consistent progress toward a specific edu­
cational objective. The student is responsible for setting an objective,
achieving adequate grades and completing the courses required.
In order to be eligible to receive financial aid, students are required to
enroll in a course of study leading to a degree, a transfer program (Ex:
to a 4-year institution), or a vocational certificate and to maintain Sat­
isfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Recipients in all Federal, State and
Institutional programs are determined to be making satisfactory prog­
ress under the following circumstances.
Maximum Time Frame
Taft College has established a maximum time frame of 150% of the
published program length. Maximum timeframe requirements ap­
ply to all financial aid recipients, and will include transfer units and all
units attempted even if no financial aid was received for those units.
Example: An AA/AS degree student (published program length = 60
semester units/maximum time frame = 90 semester units) who trans­
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fers in with 30 non-remedial/basic skills units of which the student has
never received any financial aid; Taft College will count the 30 units to­
wards the maximum 90 units of financial aid eligibility. A maximum of
30 units of non degree applicable remedial/basic skills courses can be
taken as part of the 90 units.
Students who exceed the maximum time frame for their program are
no longer eligible for financial aid.
Quantitative
To maintain SAP:
• 80% of the cumulative units attempted for each academic year
(Fall, Spring and Summer) must count toward the students stat­ed
objective. Remedial/basic skills Math and English classes will count
toward the stated objective.
• Students must complete at least 50% of the units of the enroll­
ment status, in a term (semester), for which they received a dis­
bursement.
Example:
6 or more for full-time
4.5 or more for ¾ time
3 or more for ½ time
• Students must not have received an AA/AS degree or have com­
pleted 90 non-remedial/basic skills units.
Qualitative
Taft College requires all financial aid students to maintain a cumulative
GPA of 2.0 or higher per academic term (semester). This standard will
be applied to all units attempted (even if no financial aid was received
for those units) from Taft College and any other accredited postsecond­
ary institutions attended. Cumulative GPA obtained as a result of Aca­
demic Renewal will be used. It is the student’s responsibility to notify
the Financial Aid Office of Academic Renewal approval. See the college
catalog for more information concerning Academic Renewal.
The following grades will not be counted as units completed for finan­
cial aid satisfactory progress purposes:
“F” Grades
“NC” Grades (no pass)
“NP” Grades (no pass)
“W” Grades (dropped)
“I” Grades (incomplete)
“IP Grades (units will be counted during term grade is earned)
“RD” Grades (report delayed)
ESL units are not counted towards the maximum time-frame.
Financial Aid Probation
The student will be placed on financial aid probation at the end of any
term if his/her cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0. Probation is a warn­
ing, if the student does not achieve satisfactory progress during the
probationary period (subsequent semester), the student will be placed
on financial aid dismissal.
A student on financial aid probation due to a cumulative GPA of less
than 2.0 will AUTOMATICALLY be reinstated if he/she brings their cu­
mulative GPA up to 2.0. If the student fails to bring their cumulative
GPA up to 2.0 in the subsequent semester, the student will be placed
on financial aid dismissal.
Financial Aid Dismissal
Students not complying with the Satisfactory Academic Progress Pro­
cedures (SAP) will be placed on Financial Aid Dismissal.
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Appeals
Students who feel they do not meet the above criteria due to special
circumstances may appeal to the Financial Aid Advisory Committee
(FAAC) for review. Special circumstances may include, but are not lim­
ited to, illness, accident, death in the family, remedial/basic skills course
work, or a change in educational goal. Steps to be taken:
1. A student who wants to appeal his or her dismissal/ineligibil­
ity status must complete a Petition for Appeal of Financial Aid
Dismissal/Ineligibility Status form. Forms are available from the
Financial Aid Director.
2. The FAAC will review the student’s appeal and make a decision
regarding the student’s financial aid status. The student will be
notified in writing within three (3) working days of the commit­
tee’s decision.
Any student who is on dismissal and has had a change in major is re­
quired to meet with a counselor/advisor to establish a new educational
plan and must appeal to the FAAC for review.
A student who has been placed on Financial Aid Dismissal will not
automatically be reinstated simply by paying for his/her own classes
(i.e., not receiving Title IV aid) for a semester, or by sitting out a semes­
ter. The student must bring his/her cumulative GPA up; complete the
required units for his/her enrollment status or go through the appeal
process for review if a special circumstance exists.
Incomplete Grade
In the case of a student receiving an incomplete grade (I), the student
must complete all work necessary to remove the incomplete grade
within 8 weeks from the beginning of the semester.
A progress report signed by the instructor involved must be submitted
to the Financial Aid Office by the end of the 4th week of the semester. If
the incomplete grade is not made up, the letter grade to be assigned
will be used to determine the financial aid status.
Incoming Transfer Students
Transfer students must meet the same criteria as students matriculat­
ing at Taft College.
Students must be enrolled in a program of study approved by a coun­
selor/academic adviser.
Repeated courses for which the student has petitioned with approval
will be considered as part of the academic load.
Student Organizations and Activities
Associated Student Body
The student body at Taft College is organized as the Associated Stu­
dent Body (ASB) of Taft College. This student organization is managed
by an Executive Council composed of officers elected by ASB members
plus a number of students holding appointed positions. The council
holds regular meetings with the Coordinator of Student Activities serv­
ing as adviser.
Student activities at the college include student government, orga­
nized athletics, drama, publications, music, social and cultural affairs,
and a number of clubs within the ASB organization. Every student is
encouraged to join one or more of these activities and take an active
interest in the functions of the student government group.
Athletics
Taft College offers students the opportunity to participate in several
intercollegiate sports. Women may participate in volleyball, basketball,
and softball; and men may participate in baseball and soccer.
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Athletic eligibility rules and regulations adopted by the conference and
the California Commission on Athletics are rigidly enforced. In general,
the rules require an athlete to be enrolled in 12 units or more at the
time the particular sport is in season. To compete in a second season
of that sport, an athlete must complete 24 units between seasons of
competition. The units must be completed before the beginning of
the second season of the sport.
Transfers who have participated in athletics at another California com­
munity college must complete 12 units at Taft College before becom­
ing eligible.
Since these are only general guidelines and athletic eligibility rules are
complex, questions regarding eligibility should be referred to the Ath­
letic Director or Athletic Counselor/Advisor.
Social Activities
The Associated Students Social Chairperson in cooperation with the
ASB Executive Council and the Coordinator of Student Activities de­
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velops a calendar of social affairs and other student activities each se­
mester.
Publications
Journalism students publish a campus newspaper, the Cougar Echo.
All students are encouraged to make suggestions and contributions.
The paper is financed by the college as a laboratory newspaper for
journalism students and provides practical experience in journalism.
Other publications produced by students include the literary magazine
Ego and Essence, and the visual magazine Visions.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa membership is based on academic achievement. Stu­
dents must be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering
an associate degree program, must complete a minimum of 12 units of
coursework leading to an associate degree, must generally have a 3.5
grade point average, and must enjoy full rights of citizenship.
Taft College provides academic counseling that helps the student in
assessing, plan­ning, and implementing both immediate and long-range
academic goals.
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Student activities at the college include student government, orga­nized athletics, drama, publications, music, social and cultural affairs, and a
number of clubs within the ASB organization. Every student is encouraged to join one or more of these activities and take an active interest in the
functions of the student government group.
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Requirements for Associate Degrees
Associate Degrees are conferred to students who fulfill the require­
ments prescribed by the Board of Governors of the California Com­
munity Colleges and the West Kern Community College District. The
Associate in Science Degree is awarded to students who major in engi­
neering, physical and biological sciences, or occupational curricula. The
Associate in Arts Degree is awarded to students with other majors.
Associate Degree and
General Education Philosophy
The philosophy and criteria for the associate degree and general edu­
cation addresses the considerations contained in the references Title
5, Sections 55061; Accreditation Standard II.A.3. These include, but are
not limited to the following:
1) The programs of the District are consistent with the institutional
mission, purposes, demographic, and economics of its commu­
nity.
2) The philosophy and criteria regarding the associate degree re­
flects the policy of the Board of Governors that the associate de­
gree symbolizes a successful attempt to lead students through
patterns of learning experiences designed to develop certain
capabilities and insight, including:
a) The ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively
orally and in writing;
b) Using mathematics;
c) Understanding the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines;
d) Being aware of other cultures and times;
e) Achieving insights gained through experience in thinking
about ethical problems;
f) Developing the capacity for self understanding.
3) The philosophy and criteria regarding general education reflects
the policy of the Board of Governors that general education
should lead to better self understanding, including:
a) General education is designed to introduce students to the
variety of means through which people comprehend the
modern world;
b) General education introduces the content and methodology
of the major areas of knowledge and provides an opportu­
nity for students to develop intellectual skills, information
technology facility, affective and creative capabilities, social
attitudes, and an appreciation for cultural diversity.
The Curriculum and General Education Committee of the District rec­
ommends to the Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustee
courses which exemplifies the District’s philosophy on the associate
degree and general education.
Associate Degree Credit Courses
Beginning July 1, 1968, only courses that conform to the standards
specified in Title 5 of the California Administrative Code and that fall
into the following categories will be offered for Associate Degree credit
at Taft College:
A. All lower division courses accepted toward the baccalaureate de­
gree by the California State University or University of California
or intended for such transfer.
B. Courses that apply to the major in non-baccalaureate career/
technical fields (excluding those to be applied toward a certificate only, which may be offered in either the degree credit or the
non-degree credit mode).
C. English courses not more than one level below the first transfer
level composition course, typically known as English 1A (i.e. Eng­
lish 1000 and Reading 1005). Each student may count only one
such course as credit toward the Associate Degree.
D. All mathematics courses above and including elementary alge­
bra (Math 1050).
E. Credit courses in English and mathematics taught in or on behalf
of other departments and which, as determined by the Board
of Trustees, require entrance skills at a level equivalent to those
necessary for the courses specified in C and D above.
Associate Degree credit courses are listed in a separate section of the
catalog.
Associate Degrees
Taft College offers Associate in Arts Degrees in the following:
Art
Business Administration
Court Reporting
English
Journalism
Mathematics
Physical Education
Social Science
Taft College offers Associate in Science Degrees in the following:
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Computer Science
Criminal Justice Administration
Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education
General Business
Industrial Arts
Industrial Health and Safety
Industrial Technology
Information Management
Life Science
Office Technology
Petroleum Technology
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Requirements for Associate Degrees
Physical Science
Secretarial Studies
Additional Degrees
Taft College will award an additional Associate Degree under the fol­
lowing conditions:
A. Students who have earned an Associate Degree at Taft College
or another institution may earn an additional Associate in Arts
Degree or Associate in Science Degree at Taft College. The col­
lege will award only one additional Associate Degree.
B. General Education requirements earned for one degree can be
applied toward the additional degree and any deficiencies re­
garding current general education requirements must be com­
pleted.
C. Units may not be counted to meet both general education and
major requirements for an additional degree.
Catalog Rights
Students retain catalog rights by continuous atten­dance as defined
as attendance in at least one course during a 12-month calendar year
starting July 1st and ending June 30th. For admis­sion purposes, a student may maintain continuous attendance at any accredited postsecondary institution. Attendance, regardless of the length of time or
course duration, is established if it results in any grade notation on the
student’s official transcript.
Students who maintain continuous attendance at Taft College may
elect to graduate under the Taft College catalog in effect either upon
first enrollment at Taft College, or at the time of graduation.
Students who have attended no other college, but fail to maintain con­
tinuous attendance, may elect to graduate under the catalog in effect
either upon re-entry of last continuous attendance at Taft College or at
the time of graduation.
Students who transfer directly to Taft College, or return to Taft College
from another accredited post-secondary institution, and who maintain
continuous attendance, may elect to graduate under the catalog in ef­
fect when they first entered an accredited post-secondary institution,
or when they first entered Taft College, or at the time of graduation.
Students transferring to another accredited post-secondary institution
from Taft College prior to graduation, and who maintain continuous at­
tendance, may elect to graduate under the catalog in effect when they
first entered an accredited post-secondary institution, or when they
first entered Taft College, or at the time of graduation.
Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates
• For the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree, a student
must demonstrate competence in reading, in written expression,
and in mathematics.
• The student must satisfactorily complete at least 60 semester units.
• The work must include at least 18 semester units in general edu­
cation and at least 18 semester units in an area of emphasis or major
listed in the com­munity colleges, “Taxonomy of Programs.”
• The work must include at least 12 semester units of study in resi­
dence; exceptions to the residence requirement can be made by the
Board when an injustice or undue hardship would result.
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• The general education requirements must include a minimum of
work in the natural sciences, the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and language and rationality.
• District policies and procedures regarding general education and
degree requirements must be published in the college cata­log and
must be filed with the State Chancellor’s Office.
Competency Requirements
In addition to the specific degree requirements listed below, students
are required to meet competency requirements in three different ar­
eas: reading, written expression and math.
Reading—Placement in English 1500 based on placement testing, or
suc­cessful completion of Reading 1005 or a higher level reading course
with a grade of “C” or better.
Written expression—Placement in English 1500 on the basis of place­
ment testing, or successful completion of English 1000 or a higher
level writing course with a grade of “C” or better. Note: Effective for all
students admitted to a community college for the Fall 2009 term or
any term thereafter, competence in written expression shall be demonstrated by obtaining a satisfactory grade in an English course at
the level of English 1500: Composition and Reading, or a higher level
with a grade of “C” or better.
Mathematics—Placement in Mathematics 1060 on the basis of placement testing, or successful completion of Business 1050, Mathematics
1050, or a higher level mathematics course with a grade of “C” or better.
A course may be used to satisfy both a competency requirement and
another degree requirement. Note: Effective for all students admitted
to a community college for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter,
competence in mathematics shall be demonstrated by obtaining a
satisfactory grade in a mathematics course at the level of Math 1060:
Intermediate Algebra, or a higher level with a grade of “C” or better.
Health Education (3 semester units)
This requirement can be met by completing Health Education 1510.
Vet­erans who have successfully completed basic training and at least
one year of military service are exempt.
American History and Institutions (3 semester units)
This requirement can be met by completing History 2231, History 2232,
or Political Science 1501.
Information Competency (1 semester unit)
This requirement can be met by completing Information Competency
1548.
Field of Study (18-24 semester units)
A major consists of at least 18 semester units in a curriculum that the
district accepts toward the degree listed in the curricula requirements
of this catalog. A course may not be used to satisfy both a major re­
quirement and a general education requirement. Unit requirements
vary by major. Note: Effective for all students admitted to a community college for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter, each course
counted toward the unit requirement of their major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the
course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis.
General Education Requirements
Note: For the purpose of this section, “satisfactorily completed”
means either credit earned on a “pass-no pass” basis or a grade
point average of 2.0 or better in community college credit courses in
the curriculum upon which the degree is based.
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Natural Science
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
ANTH 1501
ASTR 1510
CHEM 1510, 2108, 2109, 2211
BIOL 1500, 1501, 1503, 2201, 2202, 2203,
2204, 2250, 2255, 2256, 2260, 2370
ELEC 1540
ESCI 1120
GEOG 1510
GEOL 1500, 1501
IEA 1500
PHYS 1510, 2201, 2221
PSCI 1120
Social and Behavioral Science
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
ANTH 1512, 1524
BUSN 1500
*COMM 1510
ECON 2210, 2120
GEOG 1520
HIST 2202, 2204, 2210, 2231, 2232, 2270
*JRNL 1510
SOC 1510, 2110, 2120, 2141
POSC 1501, 2005
PSYC 1500, 2003, 2030, 2033, 2038
* May be used to meet either Humanities or Social Science requirements but
credit will be given for only one of the courses in this pair.
Humanities
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
ART 1500, 1510, 1520, 1545, 1560, 1600, 1620, 1630, 1640
*COMM 1510
DRAM 1510, 1535
ENGL 1600, 2300, 2400, 2500
HUM 1500, 2010
*JRNL 1510
MUSC 1510
PHIL 1501, 1520
SIGN 1510, 2001, 2005, 2010
SPAN 1601, 1602, 2001, 2002
* May be used to meet either Humanities or Social Science requirements but
credit will be given for only one of the courses in this pair.
English Composition (Language and Rationality)
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
ENGL 1000, 1500, 1600
Communications and Analytical Thinking
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
BUSN 1050
CCOSC 2000, 2002, 2202, 2210
MATH 1050, 1060, 1070, 1500, 1530, 1540, 1560, 2100
PHIL 1520
PSYC 2200
SPCH 1507, 1511
STAT 1510
Three additional general education units needed to total 18 units
may be selected from any of the above categories.
Requirements for Associate Degrees
Electives
Elective courses (18 units or less) used to meet the 60-unit degree total
must be degree applicable courses.
Additional Requirements
Completion of Associate Degree requirements does not necessarily
complete all transfer requirements to a four-year school. (See coun­
selor for information and advice on transfer requirements).
For career majors, all requirements for the major must be met plus elec­
tives to total 60 units. (Refer to the Career/Technical Education section
of this catalog).
Other Courses Acceptable Toward Graduation
Courses taken during military service courses are credited in accor­
dance with the recommendations of the American Council on Educa­
tion. A maximum of 20 units for military service may be applied to
Associate Degree requirements.
Appropriate extension or correspondence courses taken through ac­
credited post-secondary institutions will be accepted toward fulfilling
graduation requirements.
Units in Residence Requirement
At least 12 semester units must be completed in residence at the col­
lege before a degree can be granted.
All transcripts from other colleges must be submitted to the Admis­
sions Office before a graduation evaluation can be made.
Scholastic Honors
“Scholarship Honors” at graduation are granted to those who meet the
Associate Degree requirements and earn a cumulative grade point av­
erage of between 3.00 and 3.49. Students who earn a GPA of 3.50 or
above will be awarded “Highest Scholarship Honors.”
A minimum of 30 semester units must have been completed at Taft Col­
lege in order to qualify for either of these awards. Students who earn
the highest grade point averages in the transfer and occupational divi­
sions of instruction will receive scholarship plaques. Students are clas­
sified as “transfer” or “occupational” on the basis of their majors. Clas­
sification is based on whether a major is listed in the college catalog in
the “college transfer curriculum” or “occupational curriculum” sections.
In order to qualify for either award, a student must have earned a grade
point average of 3.0 or higher in at least 30 semester units.
Life membership awards in Phi Theta Kappa, the community college
scholastic honor society, are made according to standards prescribed
in the constitution governing all PTK chapters in California.
Application for Graduation
Candidates for graduation must initiate the application for graduation. Candidacy forms are available in the Academic Records office, the
counseling center and on-line. The last date to apply for graduation will
be posted in the Counseling Center and on-line.
Students should petition for graduation no later than the fifth instruc­
tional week of the semester in which they plan to complete the require­
ments.
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Requirements for Associate Degrees
Taft College
Students may graduate from Taft College and transfer to another college or university with junior standing if prescribed requirements have
been met.
Students should review catalog rights in this catalog. The material in
this publication has been prepared for the 2008-2010 Catalog as carefully as possible. However, the college does not assume responsibility
for inaccuracies or changes in information contained in this catalog after the date of publication. There will be considerable changes for students entering Fall 2009. Please consult the addendum to the catalog
for Fall 2009 located on the Taft College website.
In accordance with Executive Order No. 167 from the Chancellor’s Of­
Commencement Exercises
agreements designed to lead to a smooth transfer are posted on AS-
Degrees are acknowledged at the May commencement exercises only,
and all students receiving degrees or certificates are encouraged to at­
tend. Students must have completed graduation requirements by the
May commencement date of each year in order to be eligible for that
academic year’s commencement exercise. Students completing work
in summer semesters or later will be eligible to participate in the next
academic year’s commencement exercise.
transfer information for the University of California, California State Uni-
TRANSFER PLANNING
The Taft College Career/Transfer Center is available on campus to aid
students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university to com­
plete a bachelor’s degree.
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fice of the California State Universities and Colleges, a student planning
to transfer to another college or university should check the admission
requirements of that school as soon as possible since all colleges and
universities have specific admission requirements. Information about
transfer is available in the Career/Transfer Center. Most articulation
SIST and are available on the Web at www.assist.org. Some general
versity, and for independent colleges and universities is listed below.
For information about the transferability of a specific course, please see
the course description. Associate Degree only courses are for the primary purpose of meeting requirements for an Associate in Arts Degree
or an Associate in Science Degree and certificate programs.
Students should consult the course descriptions in this catalog to de­
termine if a course is accepted by the UC system. Variable topic cours­
es may be transferable however credit will be given only after the UC
School reviews the content and scope of the course. The course should
not be counted as part of the sixty unit entrance requirement.
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Requirements for Associate Degrees
TAFT COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION
Breadth Pattern for the California State University System
A
COMMUNICATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CRITICAL THINKING
(Must complete 9 units with a minimum of 3 units in A1 & A2 & A3)
A1-Oral Communication: SPCH 1507, 1511
A2-Written Communication: ENGL 1500
A3-Critical Thinking: ENGL 1600; PHIL 1520
Courses from other colleges ____________________________________
B
____
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B1______________________
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B2______________________
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B3______________________
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B4______________________
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Area A
________
Area B
C_______________________
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C_______________________
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C_______________________
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D_______________________
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D_______________________
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D_______________________
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E_______________________
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E_______________________
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________________________
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TOTAL UNITS CERTIFIED
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Area C
SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS AND BEHAVIOR,
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
A minimum of 9 units is required in at least 2 of the disciplines listed below
D1-Anthropology & Archeology: ANTH 1512, 1524
D2-Economics: ECON 2210, 2120
D3-Ethnic Studies: S0C 2110
D4-Gender Studies: PSYC 2038
D5-Geography: GEOG 1520
D6-History: HIST 2202, 2204, 2210, 2231, 2232, 2270
D8-Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
POSC 1501, 2005
D9-Psychology: PSYC 1500, 2003, 2030, 2033
D0-Sociology and Criminology: SOC 1510, 2120, 2110, 2141
Courses from other colleges_____________________________________
E
A1______________________
A2______________________
A3______________________
ARTS, LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, & FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Must complete 9 units with a minimum of 3 units in C1 & C2
C1-Arts: ART 1500, 1510, 1520, 1545, 1560; DRAM 1510, 1535; HUM 2010;
MUSC 1510
C2-Humanities: ENGL 1600, 2300, 2500; FRNC 1501, 1502, 2001, 2002; GRMN
1501, 1502, 2001, 2002, HIST 2202, 2204; HUM 1500, 2010; PHIL 1501, 1531;
SIGN 2001, 2005; SPAN 1601, 1602, 2001, 2002
Courses from other colleges_____________________________________
D
√ IF
GRADE CERTIFIED
PHYSICAL UNIVERSE AND ITS LIFE FORMS
Must complete 9 units with a minimum of 3 units in B1, B2, & B4. (One of the
science courses must include a laboratory course.)
B1-Physical Science: ASTR 1510; CHEM 1510, 2211; GEOG 1510; GEOL 1500,
1501; PHYS 1510, 2201, 2221
B2-Life Science: ANTH 1501; BIOL 1500, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2250, 2255,
2260
B3-Laboratory Activity: BIOL 1501, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2250, 2256, 2260;
CHEM 1510, 2211; GEOL 1500, 1501; PHYS 2201, 2221
B4-Mathematical /Quantitative Reasoning: BSAD 1560; ECON 1560; MATH
1500, 1520, 1530, 1540, 1560, 2100; PSYC 2200; STAT 1510
Courses from other colleges_____________________________________
C
UNITS
________
Area D
LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING & SELF-DEVELOPMENT (Complete 3 units)
HLED 1510; PSYC 1500, 2030, 2033; SOC 2141
Physical Education Activity Course (limit 1 unit): PHED 1510, 1542, 2510
Courses from other colleges ________________________________________
________
Area E
U.S. HISTORY CONSTITUTION & GOVERNMENT:
Completion of 1 course in Am. History & 1 course in Am. Government
HIST 2231, 2232
POSC 1501
COURSES LISTED & SATISFIED THE OBJECTIVES INDICATED.
________
Complete
________
Certified
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Requirements for Associate Degrees
California State University (CSU)
Minimum Admission Requirements
All campuses in the California State University (CSU) system accepts
transfer students. You are considered a transfer student if you complete
any units after the summer following your high school graduation.
Most campuses prefer upper division transfers which are students who
have completed a minimum of 60 transfer units and have a cumula­
tive Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0. There may be additional
requirements for admission into specific majors.
Only a small number of campuses accept individuals as lower division
transfer (those who have fewer than 59 units). You need to check with
the transfer institution to determine if they will accept a lower division
student.
Students need to check whether GE Breadth needs to be completed prior to transfer. Students are encouraged to check the
www.csumentor.edu website for specific information. Some high unit
majors do not expect the GE to be completed prior to transfer.
General Education-Breadth Requirements for Graduation from
the California State Universities
Forty-eight units of general education are required to graduate from
campuses of the CSU system. A maximum of 39 units may be certified
by community colleges; nine units must be taken at the upper divi­
sion level. Acceptable courses are grouped in five areas, A through E.
A maximum of 30 units may be certified from Areas B through D col­
lectively. The list of certifiable courses will be subject to change year
to year, but students are assured that courses taken to meet General
Education Breadth. Requirements will be honored if they are on the list
during the year taken.
A single course will fulfill only one general education requirement even
though it may be listed in more than one area.
The following program is structured so that a student who completes
the program will be assured of properly meeting the General Educa­
tion-Breadth Requirements of CSU courses completed must have a C
or better grade to be certified by Taft College. Students who have attended other colleges are urged to consult with a counselor or aca­
demic adviser for advice on satisfying General Education-Breadth Re­
quirements.
These are minimum requirements. Individual campuses of the CSU
system have the authority to add to the General Education Breadth
Requirements. Students are urged to contact an advisor for additional
information regarding catalog rights..
CSU bound students can fulfill their lower division general education requirements by completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. The IGETC can be used for either CSU or UC
schools, but must have all 37 units certified (no partial certifications).
Only “C” or credit grades will be used for certification. A maximum of 14
units of pass grades (formerly credit) can be used.
University of California (UC)
Any applicant who has registered at a community college is subject to
the regulations governing admission to advanced standing.
To qualify for admission to the University as a transfer student, one
of the sets of requirements listed below must be met. California
residents must, in all cases, have at least a C (2.0) average in all
transferable cours­es. Non-residents must have at least a 2.8 average in all transferable courses.
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1. Students who were eligible for admission to the University when
they graduated from high school, meaning they satisfied sub­
ject, scholarship and examination requirements, are eligible to
transfer if they have a C (2.0) average in transferable work.
2. Students who met the scholarship requirement but not the sub­
ject requirement must take transferable college courses in the
missing subjects, earning a C or better in each required course
and have an overall C average in all transferable courses, to be
eligible to transfer.
3. Students who were not eligible for admission to the University
when they graduated from high school because they did not
meet the scholarship requirement must:
a. Complete 90 quarter units or 60 semester units of transfer­
able college credit with a grade point average of at least 2.4
and;
b. Complete the following course pattern, earning a grade of C
or better in each course: two transferable college courses (3
semester or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition;
and one transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quar­
ter units each) in mathematical concepts and quantitative
reasoning; and four transferable college courses (3 semester
or 4-5 quarter units each) chosen from at least two of the fol­
lowing subject areas: the arts and humanities, the social and
behavioral sciences, the physical and biological sciences.
For campus specific information, students are encouraged to explore
www.uctransfer.org; www.ucop.edu; or www.assist.org.
University of California Campuses
BERKELEY
The College of Engineering, College of Environmental Design, College
of Chemistry, and the Hans School of Business all have extensive and
very prescribed major requirements. Moreover, the IGETC require­
ments generally exceed the college-specific breadth requirements in
these areas, making the IGETC an ill-advised option. Also, the College
of Natural Resources does not have the college-wide breadth require­
ments, and therefore, applicants to this college are advised to focus on
completing the prerequisites for their intended major.
Applicants to the College of Letters and Science can follow the IGETC,
keeping in mind that preparation for the major is very important, par­
ticularly in high unit majors in the Divisions of Biological and Physical
Sciences. Majors such as Development Studies, Mass Communications,
Political Economy of Industrial Societies, and Psychology have high
unit prerequisites. School of Optometry requires special application
and questionnaire.
DAVIS
The IGETC is not appropriate for students transferring to majors in
the College of Engineering. In addition, majors in Biological Sciences,
Computer Science, International Relations, and Psychology are “high
unit” majors with lower division preparation needed for admission. The
IGETC may be used, but in addition, students should work on lower
division requirements for their majors. College of Agricultural and En­
vironmental Sciences has special admission procedures.
IRVINE
The IGETC is not optimal for transfers to the Schools of Engineering,
Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences. Students entering any major
can use the IGETC, but should consider lower division degree require­
ments and major preparation when planning their programs. School
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of Arts, the School of Social Ecology and the School of Social Sciences
have special admission requirements.
LOS ANGELES
The IGETC is not appropriate for students transferring to the School of
Engineering and Applied Science, and the School of Nursing. All ma­
jors in the School of Theater, Film and Television, the School of the Arts
and Architecture, and the College of Letters and Science will honor the
IGETC. Students entering majors that require specific or substantial
preparation, such as science majors, may use the IGETC but need to
carefully plan their programs.
MERCED
Within the Division of Natural Science, the IGETC is not recommended
for Biological or Physical Sciences. For the Division of Engineering the
IGETC is not recommended for Engineering or Computer Science.
RIVERSIDE
The IGETC is not appropriate for students transferring to the College
of Engineering. Students entering the Biological or Physical Sciences
should be aware that the IGETC requirements exceed the breadth re­
quirements for the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and
that these majors require substantial lower division preparation. The
IGETC works well for all majors in the College of Humanities, Arts and
Social Sciences. Students preparing to study Business Administration
are encouraged to complete the IGETC, as well as lower division major
preparation, to promote admission to this program.
SAN DIEGO
The IGETC is not appropriate for students transferring to majors in the
Division of Engineering. Students entering any other major can suc­
cessfully use the IGETC. Biology majors also have prerequisite require­
ments above those outlined in the IGETC. Students who follow the
IGETC are welcome to apply to Eleanor Roosevelt or Revelle College;
however, they must also complete the college’s general education re­
quirements.
SAN FRANCISCO
UCSF is devoted solely to the study of health services and does not fol­
low the undergraduate application form. Students should consult the
catalog for specific information for Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medi­
cine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy.
SANTA BARBARA
The IGETC is not appropriate for students transferring to the College
of Engineering. Students planning to major in Biological Sciences, Bio­
psychology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, or Geophys­
ics can use the IGETC but must be careful to complete the lower divi­
sion major prerequisites if they are to make normal, timely progress
through the major. The College of Creative Studies has a special ap­
plication procedure for admission.
SANTA CRUZ
Although all majors at UCSC will honor the IGETC, students planning
to major in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer and Information
Science, Computer Engineering, or Earth Sciences and Environmental
Studies must pay special attention to completing lower division major
prerequisites if they are to make timely progress through the major.
Independent Colleges and Universities.
Requirements for Associate Degrees
Taft College IGETC Information
What is IGETC?
Completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) will permit a student to transfer from a California community
college to a campus in either the University of California or California
State University system without having to take additional lower divi­
sion general education courses to satisfy campus general education
requirements.
Who cannot use IGETC?
Students who began their collegiate work at a University of California
campus and who intend to transfer back to any UC campus cannot
use IGETC. Students in this category must follow the General Breadth
Requirements of the campus to which they are transferring. Also, stu­
dents transferring to the following programs should not use IGETC:
School of Business and the College of Environmental Design at UC
Berkeley, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at UCLA, Revell
and Fifth College at UC San Diego.
What is certification?
Taft College will certify completion of the Intersegmental General Edu­
cation Transfer Curriculum for transfer to either the University of Cali­
fornia or California State University system. Students who complete
the entire IGETC curriculum with grades of C or better in all courses
can have their general education certified by Taft College. Up to 15 se­
mester units of course work in which a credit or pass grade is received
will be certified providing either is equivalent to a grade of C or better.
Course credit earned on the basis of Advanced Placement exams will
be certified. Although not part of the IGETC, Taft College will also cer­
tify the completion of the CSU American history and institutions gradu­
ation requirement.
Why should I have my courses certified?
To earn a bachelor’s degree from UC or CSU, students must complete a
program of general education. Taft College will certify the completion
of all lower division general education requirements for graduation
from UC or CSU. Students who transfer without certification will have
to meet the general education requirements of the specific UC or CSU
campus to which they are transferring. This usually requires complet­
ing additional courses after transfer.
What about courses taken at other colleges?
Taft College will certify courses taken at other colleges and universities
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Taft
College will place courses taken at other California community colleges
in the IGETC areas identified by the offering college. Courses taken at
four-year schools in California or at out-of-state two-year and four-year
schools must be equivalent to courses offered at Taft College. These
courses will be placed in subject areas where the comparable courses
fit in the IGETC pattern. Courses completed at foreign institutions are
not acceptable except for certifying competence in a language other
than English.
How do I get my courses certified?
Certification is NOT automatic. It must be requested. Requests for cer­
tification must be made in the Registrar’s Office when students send
their final transcript to UC or CSU. Requests for certification will not be
accepted until all IGETC requirements have been met. All official transcripts from every college the student has attended must be on file to
process certification.
If two years of high school foreign language are used to satisfy the UC
language other than English requirement (IGETC Area 6), official copies
of high school transcripts must be on file. This requirement can also be
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Requirements for Associate Degrees
Taft College
TAFT COLLEGE IGETC
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
AREA 1: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
CSU Requires three (3) courses, one each from A, B, and C
UC Requires Two (2) courses, one from A and B
GROUP A: English Composition: One course, 3 Sem./4-5 Qtr. units: ENGL 1500
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________
Score:__________________________
GROUP B: Critical Thinking: One course, 3 Sem./4-5 Qtr. units: ENGL 1600
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
GROUP C: Oral Communication: One course, 3 Sem./5 Qtr. units: SPCH 1507, 1511
This is a CSU Requirement Only
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
AREA 2: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING:
One course, 3 Sem./4-5 Qtr. units from: MATH 1500, 1520, 1540, 1560, 2100; ECON 1560; BSAD 1560; STAT 1510; PSYC 2200
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________
Score:__________________________
AREA 3: ARTS AND HUMANITIES: (9 Sem./12-15 Qtr. units)
Complete three (3) courses, minimum one from the Arts and one from the Humanities:
ARTS: ART 1500,1510, 1520, 1545, 1560; DRAM 1510; MUSC 1510
College:_________________________
Course from other college_________________________
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________
Score:__________________________
HUMANITIES: ENGL 2400, 2500; FRNC 1502, 2001, 2002; GRMN 1502, 2001, 2002; HUM 2010;
PHIL 1501, 1531; SPAN 1602, 2001, 2002
College:_________________________
Course from other college_________________________
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________
Score:__________________________
AREA 4: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: (9 Sem./12-15 Qtr. units)
Complete three (3) courses from at least two (2) disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence:
ANTH 1512, 1524
POSC 1501, 2005
SOC 1510, 2120, 2110
GEOG 1520
PSYC 1500, 2003, 2030
ECON 2210, 2120
HIST 2202, 2204, 2231, 2232, 2270
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________
Score:__________________________
AREA 5: PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: (7-9 Sem./9-12 Qtr. units)
Complete three (3) courses, minimum one course from the Physical Sciences and one from the Biological Sciences.
At least one of the courses must include a laboratory:
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: ASTR 1510; CHEM 1510, 2211; GEOG 1510; GEOL 1500, 1501; PHYS 1510, 2201, 2221
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________
Score:__________________________
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: ANTH 1501; BIOL 1500, 1501, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2250, 2255, 2256, 2260
Course from other college_________________________
College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________
Score:__________________________
LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (U.C. requirement only)
This requirement is satisfied by completing one of the following options:
[ ] Completed two (2) years of the same foreign language of high school work with a grade of ‘C’ or better
(A copy of the High School transcripts must be attached or on file to verify completion.) Courses: _________________________
[ ] Earn a score of three (3) or higher on the Foreign Language Advanced Placement (AP) test
Score:__________________________
Date Taken:____________________________________
[ ] Achieved a score of 550 or higher on the College Board Achievement Test in Foreign Language
Date Taken:____________________________________
Score:__________________________
[ ] Complete one of the following sem. courses: FRNC 1501, 1502, 2001, 2002; GRMN 1501, 1502, 2001, 2002; SIGN 1510; SPAN
1601, 1602, 2001, 2002 (other_______________________)
Note: Courses above the proficiency level (12) may also be used to satisfy this requirement; however, if a course is used to meet this requirement,
the course cannot be double-counted in Area 3: Humanities
[ ] *CSU REQUIREMENT IN U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS
This is not an IGETC requirement; however, these courses should be completed prior to transferring to any CSU campus.
*Note: Courses used to meet this requirement may not be used to satisfy requirements for IGETC.
Complete two (2) courses, one from group 1 and one from group 2:
Group 1: POSC 1501
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met by providing official documentation showing satisfactory comple­
tion, with a grade of C or better, of two years of formal schooling at
the sixth grade level or higher at an institution where the language of
instruction is not English. Exam results used to meet this requirement
must be on file at Taft College.
Independent Colleges
California’s fully accredited independent colleges and universities pro­
vide many options at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels
for students planning to continue their education beyond community
college.
Virtually all colleges and universities give full credit for general educa­
tion courses for most other courses designed by the community col­
lege for transfer.
Financial aid may be a primary factor in making it possible for a student
to attend an independent college or university. There are many forms
of financial assistance available, such as federal, state, institutional, and
private aid. Students should apply for scholarships, grants, loans, and
work study awards from all possible sources. All independent colleges
urge, and some require, undergraduates who are California residents
apply for a Cal Grant. Financial aid applications are available in January
for the following academic year and may be obtained from a campus
financial aid office. Filing instructions and deadlines are in­dicated on
the form. Further details and assistance in completing the necessary
forms are available in the Financial Aid Office.
Transfer to Independent California Colleges &
Universities
Through the Association of Independent California Colleges and Uni­
versities (AICCU) there are many accredited colleges and universities
which provide numerous options for undergraduate, graduate and
professional levels for students beyond the community college. Most
colleges and universities will give academic credit for coursework com­
pleted at the community college. Most will use the units towards meet­
ing their general education requirements. Students are encouraged to
contact the Office of Admissions at the college or university of their
choice to discuss their transfer options. Students should also consult
the school’s catalog and visit the website.
The independent colleges and universities include:
Alliant International University*
American Academy of Dramatic Art
Art Center College of Design
Azusa Pacific University*
Biola College
California Baptist College
California College of Arts and Crafts
California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of Technology
California Lutheran University*
Chapman University*
Christ College Irvine
Claremont Graduate School
Claremont McKenna College
Cogswell Polytechnical College*
College of Notre Dame, Belmont*
Concordia University*
Requirements for Associate Degrees
Dominican College of San Rafael*
Fresno Pacific College
Golden Gate University
Harvey Mudd College
Holy Names College*
John F. Kennedy University*#
Loma Linda University
Loyola Marymount University
Marymount Palos Verdes College
Menlo College*
Mount St. Mary’s College
The Master’s College
National University#
Northrup University
Occidental College
Ortis Art Institute
Pacific Christian College
Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Union College
Patten College
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Point Loma Nazarene College
Pomona College
Santa Clara University
St. Mary’s College*
San Francisco Art Institute
Scripps Institute*
Simpson College
Southern California College
Southern California College of Optometry
Stanford University
Thomas Aquinas College
United States International University
University of LaVerne*
University of the Pacific
University of Phoenix
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco*
University of the Pacific*
University of Southern California*
Vanguard University of Southern California*
West Coast University
Westmont College
Whittier College
Woodbury University*
World College West
* Schools that accept the IGETC
# Schools that accept the GE breadth pattern
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Taft College has transfer agreements with the following schools:
National University
Northcentral University
University of LaVerne
University of Phoenix
CSU Stanislaus
Taft College has transfer guarantees with:
CSU Bakersfield
CSU Fresno
University of the Pacific
Fresno Pacific University
UC Davis
UC Merced
UC Santa Barbara
See your counselor or advisor regarding the transfer guarantees.
Through the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) there are many accredited colleges and universities
which provide numerous options for undergraduate, graduate and professional levels for students beyond the community college.
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Suggested curricula requirements
The curriculum is divided into three main divisions. These curricula are
presented as suggested guides for those students who wish to gradu­
ate from Taft College and for those who, in addition, wish to complete
the lower division requirements for the various majors in higher institu­
tions.
Division I—Lower Division Transfer Curricula
These curricula are designed to fulfill the lower division requirements
for the four-year colleges and universities.
Division II—Career/Technical Curricula
These two-year curricula are designed to provide students with ad­
equate preparation in a chosen vocation, to give them some insight
into their responsibilities as an American citizen, and to broaden their
interests in fields beyond his/her own immediate vocation. The suc­
cessful training of students within this division is a primary aim of Taft
College.
Division III—Certificate Programs
Taft College offers programs of study leading to certificates.
DIVISION I
College Transfer Curricula
For Students Planning to Transfer to Four Year Colleges and Uni­
versities and/or Receive an Associate Degree
Students may graduate from Taft College and transfer to another col­
lege or university with junior standing if prescribed requirements have
been met.
Lower division requirements vary for different universities and for dif­
ferent departments within the same university. Therefore, the program
of studies to be followed depends upon a student’s particular objec­
tives and the institution to which he/she intends to transfer.
For transfer the following samples of programs are listed by fields of
study based on California State University majors. They are suggested
as guides to help students plan their programs.
For graduation from Taft College the listed requirements must be met.
ART
Select 18 units from the following:
ART 1510
Survey of World Art Hist Prehistoric to 1400 (3)
ART 1520
Survey of World Art Hist 1400 to Present (3)
ART 1560
Art of Mesoamerica & the Southwest (3)
ART 1600
Basic Design (3)
ART 1610
Advanced Design (3)
ART 1620
Drawing & Composition (3)
ART 1640
Painting (3)
ART 1800
Introduction to Computer Art (3)
ART 1545 Chicano/a Art (3)
Recommended Support Courses:
BIOL 2250
Human Anatomy (5)
ART 1605
Special Studio (1-1-1-1)
ART 1615 Special 3D Studio (1-1-1-1)
ART 1630
Life Drawing (2)
ART 1650
Watercolor Painting (1-1-1-1)
ART 1670
Drawing and Composition (3)
ART 1640
Painting (3-3-3)
ART 1805
Computer Art - Draw/Illus (3)
ART 1820
Computer Imaging – Adobe Photoshop (3)
ART 1860
Introduction to Computer Animation (3) or
COSC 1860 Introduction to Computer Animation (3)
HUM 2010 Introduction to Film Studies (3)
PHOT 1510 Basic Photography (2)
SOC 2120
American Social Problems (3)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Required Preparation:
BSAD 2220 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
BSAD 2221 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (4)
BSAD 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
ECON 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
MATH 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
MATH 1520 Finite Mathematics (3)
ECON 2210 Introduction to Economics-Macro (3)
ECON 2120 Introduction to Economics-Micro (3)
STAT 1510
Elementary Statistics (5)
Recommended Support Courses:
COSC 1702 Microsoft Excel 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1730 Prob Solv w/Microsoft Excel 2007 (1 ½)
BUSN 2275 Business Law (3)
BUSN 1500 Introduction to Business (3)
SPCH 1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3) or
SPCH 1507 Group Discussion (3)
ENGLISH
Required Courses:
ENGL 1500 Composition & Reading (3)
ENGL 1600 Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
Select 2 from the following:
ENGL 2300 20th Century American Women Writers (3)
ENGL 2400 20th Century American Literature (3)
ENGL 2500 Chicano/a Literature (3)
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
Select 6 additional units from the following:
ENGL 1700 Creative Writing (1-1-1-1)
Foreign Language (4)
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Due to the wide range of requirements check college of transfer.
IEA 1500
Automotive Principles (3)
ELEC 1540
Fundamentals of Electricity (3)
Electives:
6 units additional required. See advisor.
JOURNALISM
Recommended Preparation:
JRNL 1510
Mass Communication & the Individ (3)
JRNL 1605 &
JRNL 1610
Reporting (3-3)
JRNL 2005 &
JRNL 2010
Journalism Practice (3-3)
JRNL 1701
News Photography Practice (1)
JRNL 1801 &
JRNL1802
Publications Practice (1-1)
Recommended Support Courses:
ENGL 1500 Composition & Reading (3)
ENGL 1600 Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
SPCH 1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
JRNL 1702 &
JRNL 1703 &
JRNL 1704
News Photography Practice (1-1-1)
JRNL 2105 &
JRNL 2110
News Media Internship (2-2)
LIFE SCIENCE
This major consists of a combination of courses selected from biology.
MATHEMATICS
Required Preparation:
MATH 2100 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
MATH 2120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (4)
MATH 2130 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III (4)
MATH 2140 Adv Engineering Math (4)
STAT 1510 Elementary Statistics (5)
Recommended Courses:
PHYS 2221 &
PHYS 2222 &
PHYS 2223 General Physics (4-4-4)
COSC 2210 C++ Programming (3)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Recommended Preparation:
PHED 1644 Introduction to Physical Ed (3)
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RECR 1510 Introduction to Recreation (3)
PHYS 1510 Descriptive Physics (3)
BIOL 2250
Human Anatomy (5)
BIOL 2255
Human Physiology (3) and
BIOL 2256
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
CHEM 1510 Introductory College Chemistry (4)
PHED activity courses (limit 6 units)
Recommended Support Courses:
SPCH 1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
The major consists of a combination of courses selected from astrono­
my, chemistry, physical geography, geology, and physics.
RECREATION
Select 18 units from the following:
RECR 1510 Introduction to Recreation (3)
RECR 1516 Outdoor Recreation (3)
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSYC 2003 Child Growth & Development (3)
PSYC 2033 Personal & Social Adjustment (3)
SPCH 1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
BIOL 1500
Fundamentals of Biology (3)
ANTH 1512 Cultural Anthropology (3)
DRAM 1535 Elementary Acting (3)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
The major consists of a combination of courses selected from those
listed in the anthropology, economics, geography, history, political sci­
ence, psychology, and sociology concentrations.
Anthropology Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
ANTH 1501 Intro to Physical Anthropology (3)
ANTH 1512 Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 1524 Indians of the Southwest (3)
ARCH 1501 Introduction to Archaeology (2)
Social Science electives (6 units)
Economics Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
ECON 2210 Principles of Economics-Macro (3)
ECON 2120 Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
BSAD 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
ECON 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
MATH 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)
HIST 2231 &
HIST 2232
Political & Social History U.S. (3-3)
POSC 1501 Government (3)
STAT 1510
Elementary Statistics (5)
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Geography Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
GEOG 1510 Physical Geography (3)
GEOG 1520 Cultural Geography (3)
GEOL 1500 Introduction to Geology (4)
ANTH 1501 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3)
Social Science electives (6 units)
History Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
HIST 2210
World Civilization to 1600 (3)
HIST 2231 &
HIST 2232
Political & Social History U.S. (3-3)
POSC 1501 Government (3)
POSC 2005 Contemporary Political Topics (3)
Social Science electives (9 units)
Political Science Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
POSC 1501 Government (3)
POSC 2005 Contemporary Political Topics (3)
HIST 2231 &
HIST 2232
Political & Social History U.S. (3-3)
Social Science electives (6 units)
Psychology Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
PSYC 1500 Intro to Psychology (3)
PSYC 2003 Child Growth & Development (3)
PSYC 2033 Personal & Social Adjustment (3)
SOC 1510
Intro to Sociology (3)
Social Science electives (6 units)
Sociology Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
SOC 1510
Intro to Sociology (3)
SOC 2120
American Social Problems (3)
SOC 2110
Minority Group Relations (3)
SOC 2141
Sociology of Marriage (3)
Social Science electives (6 units)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Taft College offers a variety of courses designed to prepare students
who wish to pursue professional programs in forestry, nursing, physical
therapy, dentistry, medicine, law, and pharmacy. The following course
lists may be helpful in planning the student’s program and should be
incorporated into the student’s area of concentration for their degree.
Pre-Forestry
Suggested Preparation:
BIOL 2203
General Botany (4)
CHEM 1510 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 2212 General Chem & Qual Analysis (5)
BIOL 1503
Introduction to Environmental Studies (3)
MATH 2100 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
Suggested Curricula Requirements
BIOL 2202
BIOL 2204
General Zoology (5)
Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology (5)
Pre-Nursing
Suggested Preparation:
BIOL 2250
Human Anatomy (5)
CHEM 1510 Introductory College Chemistry (4)
ENGL 1500 Composition & Reading (3)
BIOL 2260
General Microbiology (5)
BIOL 2255
Human Physiology (3)
BIOL 2256
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
ENGL 1600 Critical Thinking, Literature & Comp (or)*
PHIL 1520
Critical Thinking*
SPCH 1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
STAT 1510
Elementary Statistics (5)
BIOL 2256
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
PSYC 2200 Elementary Statistics for the Behavioral & Social
Sciences (4)*
*CSU prerequisite only.
Recommended Support Courses:
PSYC 2003 Child Growth & Development (3)
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 1510
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Pre-Physical Therapy
Suggested Preparation:
BIOL 2250
Human Anatomy (5)
BIOL 2201
Introduction Biology - Cells (4)
BIOL 2203
General Botany (4)
CHEM 2211 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 2212 General Chem & Qual Analysis (5)
BIOL 2260
General Microbiology (5)
PHYS 2201 General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
BIOL 2255
Human Physiology (3)
BIOL 2256
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSYC 2003 Child Growth & Development (3)
STAT 1510
Elementary Statistics (5)
BIOL 2202
General Zoology (5)
*Should be completed prior to BIOL 2202 & BIOL 2203
Recommended Support Courses:
ENGL 1600 Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
SOC 1510
Introduction to Sociology (3)
SPCH 1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine
Suggested Preparation:
BIOL 2250
Human Anatomy (5)
BIOL 2201
Introductory Biology – Cells (4)*
BIOL 2203
General Botany (4)
CHEM 2211 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 2212 General Chem & Qual Analysis (5)
ENGL 1600 Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
Foreign Language (may be required) (4)
MATH 2100 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
BIOL 2260
General Microbiology (5)
PHYS 2201 General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
PHYS 2202 General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
BIOL 2255
Human Physiology (3)
BIOL 2256
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 1510
Introduction to Sociology (3)
BIOL 2202
General Zoology (5)
BIOL 2204
Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology (5)
*Should be completed prior to BIOL 2202 & BIOL 2203
Pre-Law
There is no prescribed pre-legal program. Students are generally ad­
mitted to law schools after they have received their B.A. degrees and
passed the Law School Admission Test. Most pre-legal students pursue
Bachelor’s Degrees in economics, business administration, political sci­
ence, or liberal arts. Courses in English, speech, psychology, philoso­
phy, accounting, economics, history, and political science form a basic
recommended core.
Pre-Pharmacy
Suggested Preparation:
CHEM 2211 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 2212 General Chem & Qual Analysis (5)
CHEM 2250 Quantitative Analysis (4)
CHEM 2108 Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 2109 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
ENGL 1600 Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
MATH 2100 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
MATH 2120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (4)
PHYS 2201 General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4) &
PHYS 2202 General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4) or
PHYS 2221 General Physics (Calculus) (4)* &
PHYS 2222 General Physics (Calculus) (4)*
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology (3)
BIOL 2201
Introductory Biology – Cells (4)*
BIOL 2202
General Zoology (5)
BIOL 2203
General Botany (4)
BIOL 2250
Human Anatomy (5)
BIOL 2255
Human Physiology (3)
BIOL 2256
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
BIOL 2260
General Microbiology (5)
*Should be completed prior to BIOL 2202 & BIOL 2203
**Depends on which transfer institution
Recommended Support Courses:
ECON 2210 Principles of Economics-Macro (3)
ECON 2120 Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
Foreign Language (4)
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SPCH 1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
SOC 1510 Introduction to Sociology (3)
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DIVISION II
Career/Technical
All students intending to graduate with an Associate Degree must sat­
isfy the degree requirements.
The following curricula lists only the courses specifically related to the
indicated majors. The remainder of the student’s program should in­
clude courses needed to satisfy the Associate Degree requirements.
BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING
Required Courses:
BSAD 2220 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
BSAD 2221 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (4)
BUSN 2275 Business Law (3)
BUSN 1050 Business Mathematics (4) or
BSAD 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
ECON 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
MATH 1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)
BUSN 1053 Computerized Accounting (1)
BUSN 1059 Electronic Machine Calculations (1)
COSC 1702 Microsoft Excel 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1602 Microsoft Word 2007 (1 ½)
Electives (5 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
ECON 2120 Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
BUSN 1500 Introduction to Business (3)
COSC 1532 Basic Internet Skills and Concepts (1)
COSC 1901 Microsoft Access 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1811 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (1 ½)
ENGL 1500 Composition & Reading (3) or
ENGL 1000 English Fundamentals (3)
STAT 1510
Elementary Statistics (5)
COURT REPORTING
The courses listed below meet the requirements of the Court Reporter’s Board and for an Associate of Science Degree in Court Reporting at
Taft College. After passing school requirements for state certification,
students will be eligible to take the Certified Shorthand Reporter examination. Academic courses completed in Adult Education or a private Court Reporting School are not transferable.
To earn an Associate of Science Degree in Court Reporting, students
must complete: (1) all court reporting course requirements with a
minimum grade of “C” in each course; (2) 39-49 units of required General Education Graduation Requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0; (3)
achieve a minimum of 225 WPM shorthand speed; and (4) have a demonstrated keyboarding speed of 45 WPM.
State Requirements:
The Court Reporters Board of California issues a certificate upon successful completion of the following requirements and passing of the
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Requirements
Hours
English and Vocabulary
215
Medical
125
Legal
175
Transcript Procedures
55
Apprenticeship Training
60
Resource Materials
5
Total Minimum Prescribed Academic Hours
660
Total Machine Shorthand and Transcription Hours 2300
Required Courses:
CTRP 1001 Introduction to Court Reporting (1/2)
CTRP 1010 Machine Shorthand Theory & Lab 1 (5)
CTRP 1020 Machine Shorthand Theory & Lab 1 (5)
CTRP 1030 Machine Shorthand Speed Building – Literacy (1)
CTRP 1040 Machine Shorthand Speed Building – Jury Charge (1)
CTRP 1050 Machine Shorthand Speed Building – Medical (1)
CTRP 1060 Machine Shorthand Speed Building – Multiple Voices (1)
CTRP 1070 Legal Terminology (1)
CTRP 1080 Court and Deposition Procedures (2)
CTRP 1090 Court Reporting Punctuation & Grammar (3)
CTRP 1200 Court Reporting Internship (1)
CTRP 1250 Certified Shorthand Reporter Preparation & Review (2)
Court Reporting General Education Required:
ENGL 0800 Basic Skills in Writing & Grammar (4) or
ENGL 0900 Communication Skills (4)
ENGL 1000 English Fundamentals (3)
ENGL 1500 Composition & Reading (3)
BIOL 2250
Human Anatomy (4)
HLED 1541 Medical Terminology (3)
BUSN 2275 Business Law (3)
BUSN 1601 &
BUSN 1602 &
BUSN 1603 Beginning Keyboarding (3)
BUSN 2001 &
BUSN 2002 &
BUSN 2003 Intermediate Keyboarding (3) or
Demonstrated speed of 45 WPM*
Remaining Graduation Requirements for Associate in Science
Degree*:
HLED 1510 (3)
History Course (3)
INCO 1548 (1)
Social & Behavioral Science Course (3)
Humanities Course (3)
MATH 1050, BUSN 1050, or higher level of math (4)
*Refer to General Education Requirements or speak to an Academic Advisor/
Counselor for more detailed information regarding general education options.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Required Courses:
BSAD 2220 Introduction to Financial Acct (4) and
BSAD 2221 Introduction to Managerial Acct (4) or
Suggested Curricula Requirements
BUSN 1051 General Accounting (3) and
BUSN 1052 General Accounting (3)
Electives (18 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
BUSN 1601 &
BUSN 1602 &
BUSN 1603 Beginning Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUSN 2001 &
BUSN 2002 &
BUSN 2003 Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUSN 2275 Business Law (3)
BUSN 1500 Introduction to Business (3)
BUSN 1050 Business Mathematics (4)
BUSN 1053 Computerized Accounting (1)
BUSN 1054 &
BUSN 1055 Office Procedures (2-2)
COSC 1901 Microsoft Access 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1811 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1702 Microsoft Excel 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1602 Microsoft Word 2007 (1 ½)
ECON 2210 Principles of Economics-Macro (3)
ECON 2120 Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Select 18 units from the following:
BUSN 1601 &
BUSN 1602 &
BUSN 1603 Beginning Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUSN 2001 &
BUSN 2002 &
BUSN 2003 Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUSN 1500 Introduction to Business (3)
BUSN 1050 Business Mathematics (4)
BUSN 1051 General Accounting (3)
BUSN 1052 General Accounting (3)
BUSN 1053 Computerized Accounting (1)
BUSN 1054 &
BUSN 1055 Office Procedures (2-2)
BUSN 1059 Electronic Machine Calculations (1)
COSC 1532 Basic Internet Skills and Concepts (1)
COSC 1901 Microsoft Access 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1811 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1702 Microsoft Excel 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1602 Microsoft Word 2007 (1 ½)
ENGL 1000 English Fundamentals (3) or
ENGL 1500 Composition & Reading (3)
SECRETARIAL STUDIES
Select 18 units from the following:
BUSN 1601 &
BUSN 1602 &
BUSN 1603 Beginning Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUSN 2001 &
BUSN 2002 &
BUSN 2003 Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1)
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
BUSN 1080
BUSN 1081
BUSN 1500
BUSN 1050
BUSN 1051 &
BUSN 1052
BUSN 1054 &
BUSN 1055
BUSN 1059
COSC 1901
COSC 1811
COSC 1702
COSC 1602
Beginning Shorthand (3)
Intermediate Shorthand (2)
Introduction to Business (3)
Business Mathematics (4)
General Accounting (3-3)
Office Procedures (2-2)
Electronic Machine Calculations (1)
Microsoft Access 2007 (1 ½)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (1 ½)
Microsoft Excel 2007 (1 ½)
Microsoft Word 2007 (1 ½)
TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Select 18 units from the following:
IEA 1500
Automotive Principles (3)
IEA 1010
Automotive Electricity & Electronics (3)
IEA 1011 &
IEA 1012 &
IEA 1013
Advanced Auto Elec & Electronics (3)
IEA 1020
Tune-up, Elec Diag, & Troubleshooting (3)
IEA 1021 &
IEA 1022 &
IEA 1023
Adv Tune-up, Elec Diag, & Troubleshooting (3-3-3)
IEA 1030
Auto Engine Rebuilding (3)
IEA 1031 &
IEA 1032 &
IEA 1033
Advanced Auto Engine Rebuilding (3-3-3)
IEA 1040
Manual Drive Train & Transaxles (5)
IEA 1050
Computerized Engine Controls (3)
IEA 1051 &
IEA 1052 &
IEA 1053
Advanced Computerized Engine Controls (3-3-3)
IEA 1060
Brake Systems (6)
IEA 1080
Auto Air Cond, Heating & Accessories (6)
IEA 1090
Auto & Electronic Trans & Transaxles (5)
An Associate in Science Degree in automotive technology qualifies an
individual to enroll in a Basic Clean Air Car Course, which is a require­
ment for the Smog Check Mechanic Qualification Examination admin­
istered by the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
Required Course:
CJA 1501 Intro to Administration of Justice (3)
Electives (15 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
BUSN 1601 &
BUSN 1602 &
BUSN 1603 Beginning Keyboarding (1-1-1) or
BUSN 2001 &
BUSN 2002 &
BUSN 2003 Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1) or
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COSC 1602
CJA 2102 CJA 2103 CJA 2104 CJA 2105 CJA 2111 CJA 2112 CJA 2113
CJA 2115 CJA 1521
CJA 2130 CJA 2131
CJA 2133 CJA 2134
CJA 2135 CJA 1002 CJA 1058 CJA 1006 CJA 1004 CJA 1011
PSYC 1500
PSYC 2018
PSYC 2033
PSYC 2200
SOC 1510
SOC 2120
SOC 2110
SOC 2141
STAT 1510
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
The Justice System (3)
Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
Community Relations (3)
Juvenile Procedures (3)
Problems of Physical Evidence (3)
Criminal Investigation (3)
Patrol Procedures (3)
Introduction to Corrections (3)
Corrections Supervisor Core Course (2 ½)
Control and Supervision in Corrections (3)
Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)
Correctional Interviewing and Counseling (3)
Public Safety Communications (3)
Firearms Training (1) or
Reserve Officer Training—Firearms Training (½)
Report Writing (1)
Defensive Tactics & Weaponless Defense (1)
Probation Officer Core Course (5)
Introduction to Psychology (3)
Crisis Intervention (1)
Personal and Social Adjustment (3)
Elementary Statistics for the Behavioral &
Social Sciences (4)
Introduction to Sociology (3)
American Social Problems (3)
Minority Group Relations (3)
Sociology of Marriage (3)
Elementary Statistics (5)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION - CORRECTIONS
Required Courses:
CJA 2103 Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
CJA 1521
Introduction to Corrections (3)
CJA 2131
Control and Supervision in Corrections (3)
CJA 2133
Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)
CJA 2134
Correctional Interviewing and Counseling (3)
CJA 2135
Public Safety Communications (3)
DENTAL HYGIENE
Required Courses (2 year program):
DNTL 1510 Oral Biology (3)
DNTL 1511 Oral Radiology (2)
DNTL 1512 Head & Neck Anatomy (2)
DNTL 1513 Dental Health Education (2)
DNTL 1514 Introduction to Clinic (4)
DNTL 2020 Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide (2)
DNTL 2021 General & Oral Pathology (4)
DNTL 2023 Patient Management & Geriatrics (1)
DNTL 2024 Clinical Practice I (4)
DNTL 2026 Nutrition in Dentistry (1)
DNTL 2130 Periodontics I (3)
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DNTL 2131
DNTL 2132
DNTL 2133
DNTL 2134
DNTL 2240
DNTL 2241
DNTL 2243
DNTL 2244
DNTL 2245
Pharmacology (2)
Dental Materials (2)
Advanced Clinical Topics (2)
Clinical Practice II (5)
Periodontics II (1 ½)
Practice & Financial Management (1)
Clinical Practice III (6)
Community Oral Health (2)
Ethics & Jurisprudence (2)
TAFT COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Prerequisites and Selection Criteria
Taft College accepts 24 qualified students into its Dental Hygiene Pro­
gram each fall semester. The program is accredited by the American
Dental Association (ADA). There are minimum admission requirements
that all students must meet in order to be considered for acceptance
into the program.
Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” or better in each of the
following prerequisite courses:
BIOL 2250 Human Anatomy (5)
BIOL 2370
Basic Nutrition (3)
CHEM 2108 &
CHEM 2109 Organic Chemistry & Lab (5)
BIOL 2260
General Microbiology (5)
BIOL 2255 &
BIOL 2256 Human Physiology & Lab (5)
ENGL 1500 Composition and Reading (3)
Science program prerequisites Biology 2250, 2255, 2256, 2260, 2370,
Chemistry 2108 and 2109 have a seven-year recency requirement. Fall
2009 program applicants must have completed all science prerequisites 2002 or later. Fall 2010 program applicants must have completed
all science prerequisites 2003 or later.
Suggested Curricula Requirements
Prerequisites must be completed before applying to the program. No
“in-progress” coursework will be considered. The application period is
January 1 to March 31 of each academic year.
The following courses are co-requisites to the program and may be
completed either prior to entering the program or after the stu­dent
is accepted to the program:
SPCH 1507 Group Discussion (3) or
SPCH 1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 1510
Introduction to Sociology (3) or
SOC 2110
Minority Group Relations (3)
Applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better in all col­
lege coursework.
Selection Criteria:
The selection criteria will be applied to those applicants who have met
minimum program requirements. There is a cumulative total of 250
points possible in the following categories:
• GPA in prerequisite coursework
• Cumulative GPA in all college coursework
• Number of units completed at Taft College
• Progress towards the completion of general education require­
ments for the Associate Degree
• Attainment of a degree or certificate
• Related work experience
• Quality of the applicant’s personal statement
• Letters of recommendation
• Participation in community service activities
All points will be determined by consensus of the Selection Com­
mittee. Program requirements and selection criteria are subject to change. Students applying to the Dental Hygiene Program must meet catalog and program requirements in effect
Taft College accepts 24
qualified students into its
Dental Hygiene Program
each fall semester. The
program is accredited
by the American Dental
Association (ADA).
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at the time of application to the Program. Contact the Dental Hygiene Depart­ment for current information.
DIRECT SUPPORT EDUCATION
(Chancellor’s Office Approval Pending)
Select 18 units from the following:
DSE 1501
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities (3)
DSE 1502
Documentation and Individual Rights and Choices (3)
DSE 1503
Introduction to Medication Support (3)
DSE 1504
Cultural Competency (3)
DSE 1505
Teaching Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
and Dealing with Challenging Behavior (3)
DSE 1506
Maltreatment and Safety at Home and in the
Community (3)
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The major consists of 18 units selected from the degree applicable
courses available in Early Childhood Education.
ELECTRONICS
Required Courses:
ELEC 1540
Fundamentals of Electricity (3)
ELEC 1541
Basic Electronics (3)
ELEC 1060
Introduction to Process Control & Concepts (1)
ELEC 1061
Testing Instruments (1)
ELEC 1062
Instrument Blueprints & Instrument Errors (1)
ELEC 1063
Instru Elect & Mechanical Connections (1)
ELEC 1064
Troubleshooting & Recorders (1)
ELEC 1070
Advanced Solid-State Electronics (1)
Electives (6 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
ELEC 1065
Pneumatic Instruments (1)
ELEC 1066
Transducers, Relays, Air Suppl & Reg (1)
ELEC 1067
Control Valves, Actuators & Positioners (1)
ELEC 1068
Basic Controllers (1)
ELEC 1069
Pneumatic Controllers (1)
ELEC 1071
Electronic Instruments (1)
ELEC 1072
Electronic Transducers, Competing Relays (1)
ELEC 1073
Electronic Controllers (1)
ELEC 1074
Analytic Equipment (1)
ELEC 1075
Intro to Microprocessors & Digital Systems (1)
ELEC 1076
Microprocessors (1)
ELEC 1077
Advanced Digital Control (1)
ELEC 1078
Programmable Controllers (1)
INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
The major is designed for students who have an interest in pursuing a
career in any one of a number of fields that require broad knowledge
about health and safety requirements and regulations. These careers
might involve petroleum technology, waste management, nursing,
warehousing, construction, manufacturing, electrical repair, excava­
tion, natural resource management, or many other fields.
The program requires that students complete a core group of OSHA
certified classes that are relevant to many different fields, and then
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complete discipline specific courses that apply to the student’s area of
interest.
With a number of courses to choose from, the program prepares stu­
dents for both entry-level positions and for career advancement.
Select 18 units from the following:
IES 1050
Hazardous Materials O2015 (1½)
IES 1051
OSHA’s Ergonomic Guidelines for Nursing
Homes O7000 (½)
IES 1052
Respiratory Protection O2225 (1)
IES 1053
Principles of Ergonomics O2250 (1)
IES 1054
Permit-Required Confined Space O2264 (1)
IES 1055
Excavation, Trenching, and
Soil Mechanics O301 (1)
IES 1056
Electrical Standards O3095 (1)
IES 1057
Fall Arrest Systems O3110 (1)
IES 1058
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the
Construction Industry O510 (1½)
IES 1059
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for the Construction
Industry O500 (1½)
IES 1060
Trainer Update Course in Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for the Construction
Industry O502 (1)
IES 1061
Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for General Industry O511 (1½)
IES 1062
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for General Industry O501 (1½)
IES 1063
Trainer Update Course in Occupational
Safety and Health Standards for General
Industry O503 (1)
IES 1064
Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal
Agencies O6000 (1)
IES 1065
Machinery and Machine Guarding O2045 (1½)
IES 1066
Introduction to Machinery and Machine
Guarding O7100 (½)
IES 1067
Guide to Industrial Hygiene O521 (1½)
IES 1100
Industrial Ed Special Topics (1¼ - 3)
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
The major consists of a combination of courses selected from the
courses available in electronics and industrial education. Specific art,
business, or mathematics courses may be appropriate also.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Required Courses:
BUSN 1051 General Accounting (3) or
BSAD 2220 Introduction to Financial Acct (4)
BUSN 1052 General Accounting (3) or
BSAD 2221 Introduction to Managerial Acct (4)
COSC 1901 Microsoft Access 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1811 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 1702 Microsoft Excel 2007 (1 ½)
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
ART
COSC 1602 Microsoft Word 2007 (1 ½)
COSC 2002 Computer Operating Systems (1 ½)
COSC 2020
Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
GRAPHIC DESIGN
COSC 2050
Computer Operating System Installation &
Administration (Windows 2000) (3)
This program is designed to prepare students for a career in Graphic
Design. It is planned to develop knowledge and experience of using
traditional media and computers in the graphic design field. Upon
suc­cessful completion of the required and elective courses with a 2.0
(C) grade point average, a certificate of achievement will be awarded.
Cer­tificate of achievement recipients will be eligible for an entry level
posi­tion in the public or private sector or will have the skills and knowledge to freelance.
NOTE: Previous versions of required computer courses taken within four (4)
years of degree completion will be accepted.
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
(Under review - - see addendum to the catalog)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
DIVISION III
Required Courses Units
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Certificate Programs
ART 1520
Survey of World Art History 1400 to Present
3
ART 1600
Basic Design
3
ART 1620
Drawing and Composition OR
ART 1630
Life Drawing
2
ART 1640
Painting
3
COSC 1800
Introduction to Computer Art 3
ART 1810
Graphic Design
4
ART 1820
Computer Imaging: PhotoShop
3
ART 1860
Intro to Computer Animation or
_________________________________________________________________
COSC 1860
Intro to Computer Animation
3
BSAD 2220
Intro to Financial Accounting
4
ART 1900
Internship in Graphic Design
2
BSAD 2221
Intro to Managerial Accounting
4
COSC 1602
Microsoft Word 2007
BUSN 2275
Business Law
3
Elective*
BUSN 1050
Business Mathematics OR
BSAD 1560
Intro to Mathematical Analysis OR
ECON 1560
Intro to Mathematical Analysis OR
MATH 1560
Intro to Mathematical Analysis 4
BUSN 1053
Computerized Accounting
1
BUSN 1059
Electronic Machine Calculations
1
COSC 1702
Microsoft Excel 2007
ACCOUNTING
This one-year certificate program is designed for those students inter­
ested in seeking initial employment in book-keeping and accounting
and to improve the skills of those already in this profession. Upon suc­
cessful completion of the required and elective courses with a 2.0 (C)
grade point average, a certificate of achievement will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ACCOUNTING
Required Courses Elective*
Units
1.5
3
Total 21.5
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECON 2120
Prin. of Economics-Micro
3
BUSN 1500
Introduction to Business
3
COSC 1901
Microsoft Access 2007
1.5
COSC 1730
Problem Solving Excel 2007
1.5
COSC 1602
Microsoft Word 2007
1.5
ENGL 1500
Composition and Reading OR
ENGL 1000
English Fundamentals
3
STAT 1510
Elementary Statistics
5
1.5
4
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
ART 1800/
Total 28.5
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ART 1510
Survey of World Art Hist Prehistoric to 1400
3
ART 1610
Advanced Design
3
ART 1805
Computer Art: Drawing & Illustration
3
ART 1910
Internship in Graphic Design
COSC 1760
Microsoft FrontPage 2007
1.5
COSC 1811
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
1.5
ENGL 1500
Composition and Reading
3
HUM 2010
Introduction to Film Studies
3
2
AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERIZED
ENGINE CONTROLS
This two-year certificate program is designed to prepare students for
initial employment in automotive computerized engine controls as well
as improve the skills of those already in this profession. Upon success­
ful completion of 18 semester units of the required courses with a 2.0
(C) grade point average, a certificate of achievement will be awarded.
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Taft College
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTERIZED
ENGINE CONTROLS
Required Courses CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINE REBUILDING
Units
_________________________________________________________________
IEA 1010
IEA 1020
IEA 1050
IEA 1051
IEA 1052
IEA 1053
Automotive Electricity & Electronics
Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing
and Troubleshooting
Computerized Engine Controls
Adv Computerized Engine Controls
Adv Computerized Engine Controls
Adv Computerized Engine Controls
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
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AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY, ELECTRONICS
AND MICROPROCESSORS
This two-year certificate program is designed to prepare students for
initial employment in electricity, electronics and microprocessors and
to improve the skills of those already employed in the area. Upon suc­
cessful completion of 18 semester units of the required and elective
courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average, a certificate of achievement
will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY,
ELECTRONICS AND MICROPROCESSORS
Required Courses Required Courses IEA 1030
Automotive Engine Rebuilding
IEA 1031 Advanced Automotive Engine Rebuilding
IEA 1032 Advanced Automotive Engine Rebuilding
IEA 1033 Advanced Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Elective*
Elective*
Total
*Electives to be selected from the following:
IEA 1500 Automotive Principles
IEA 1050 Computerized Engine Controls
IEA 1020 Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing
and Troubleshooting
Total
*Electives to be selected from the following:
IEA 1020
Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing &
Troubleshooting
IEA 1050
Computerized Engine Controls ELEC 1052
Advanced Electronics
3
3
3
3
3
18
3
3
5
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REBUILDING
This two-year certificate program is designed to prepare students for
initial employment in automotive engine re-building and to improve
the skills of those already employed in this area. Upon successful completion of 18 semester units of the required and elective courses with a
2.0 (C) grade point average, a certificate will be awarded.
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3
3
3
This certificate program is designed to prepare students for initial em­
ployment as a Master Technician as defined by the National Institute
of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Upon successful completion
of 60 semester units of the required courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point
average, a certificate of achievement will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE
MASTER TECHNICIAN, ENTRY LEVEL
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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AUTOMOTIVE MASTER TECHNICIAN, ENTRY LEVEL
Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
IEA 1010 Automotive Electricity & Electronics
IEA 1011
Advanced Automotive Electricity
and Electronics
IEA 1012 Advanced Automotive Electricity
and Electronics
IEA 1013 Advanced Automotive Electricity
and Electronics
Elective*
Elective*
Units
_________________________________________________________________
IEA 1010
IEA 1011
IEA 1012
IEA 1013
IEA 1020
IEA 1021
IEA 1022
IEA 1023
IEA 1030
IEA 1031
IEA 1032
IEA 1033
IEA 1040
IEA 1050
IEA 1051
IEA 1052
IEA 1053
IEA 1060
IEA 1080
IEA 1090
Automotive Electricity & Electronics
Adv Auto Electricity & Electronics
Adv Auto Electricity & Electronics
Adv Auto Electricity & Electronics
Tune-up, Elect Diag. & Troubleshooting
Adv Tune-up, Elec Diag. & Troubleshooting
Adv Tune-up, Elec Diag. & Troubleshooting
Adv Tune-up, Elec Diag. & Troubleshooting
Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Adv Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Adv Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Adv Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Manual Drive Train & Transaxles
Computerized Engine Controls
Adv Computerized Engine Controls
Adv Computerized Engine Controls
Adv Computerized Engine Controls
Brake Systems
Auto Air Conditioning, Heating & Accessories
Auto & Elect Transmiss & Transaxles
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
6
6
5
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AUTOMOTIVE TUNE-UP, ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSING
AND EMISSIONS
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COURT REPORTING
Required Courses
This two-year certificate program is designed to prepare students for
initial employment in automotive tune-up, electronic diagnosing and
emissions and to improve the skills of those already employed in this
area. Upon successful completion of 18 semester units of the required
and elective courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average, a certificate of
achievement will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE TUNE-UP
ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSING AND EMISSIONS
Units
Required Courses _________________________________________________________________
IEA 1010
Automotive Electricity & Electronics
IEA 1020
Tune-up, Elect Diag. & Troubleshooting
IEA 1021
Adv Tune-up, Elec Diag. & Troubleshooting
IEA 1022
Adv Tune-up, Elec Diag. & Troubleshooting
IEA 1023
Adv Tune-up, Elec Diag. & Troubleshooting
Elective*
3
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
Total
*Electives to be selected from the following:
IEA 1500
Automotive Principles
IEA 1030
Automotive Engine Rebuilding
18
3
3
COURT REPORTING
The courses listed meet the requirements of the Court Reporter’s Board
and for a Certificate of Achievement at Taft College. After passing
school requirements for state certification, students will be eligible to
take the Certified Shorthand Reporter examination. Academic courses
completed in Adult Education or a private Court Reporting School are
not transferable.
To earn an Certificate of Proficiency in Court Reporting, students must
complete: (1) all court reporting course requirements with a minimum
grade of “C” in each course; (2) 19-29 units of required General Education Graduation Requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0; (3) achieve a
minimum of 225 WPM shorthand speed; and (4) have a demonstrated
keyboarding speed of 45 WPM.
State Requirements:
The Court Reporters Board of California issues a certificate upon successful completion of the following requirements and passing of the
state examination.
Requirements
English and Vocabulary
Medical
Legal
Transcript Procedures
Apprenticeship Training
Resource Materials
Hours
215
125
175
55
60
5
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Total Minimum Prescribed Academic Hours
Total Machine Shorthand and Transcription Hours
Suggested Curricula Requirements
660
2300
Units
_________________________________________________________________
CTRP 1001
Introduction to Court Reporting
.5
CTRP 1010
Machine Shorthand Theory & Lab 1
5
CTRP 1020
Machine Shorthand Theory & Lab 2
5
CTRP 1030
Machine Shorthand Speed Building-Literacy 1
CTRP 1040
Machine Shorthand Speed Bldg-Jury Charge 1
CTRP 1050
Machine Shorthand Speed Bldg-Medical
1
CTRP 1060
Machine Shorthand Speed Bldg-Multiple Voices 1
CTRP 1070
Legal Terminology
1
CTRP 1080
Court & Deposition Procedures
2
CTRP 1090
Court Reporting Punctuation & Grammar
3
CRTP 1200
Court Reporting Internship
1
CTRP 1250
CSR Preparation and Review
2
Court Reporting General Education Required Courses:
ENGL 0800
Basic Skills in Writing and Grammar or
ENGL 0900
Communication Skills 4
ENGL 1000
English Fundamentals
3
ENGL 1500
English Composition and Reading
3
BIOL 2250
Human Anatomy
4
HLED 1541
Medical Termniology
3
BUSN 2275
Business law
3
BUSN 1601 &
BUSN 1602&
BUSN 1603*
Beginning Keyboarding
3*
BUSN 2001 &
BUSN 2002 &
BUSN 2003*
Intermediate Keyboarding
3*
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Total
46.5 - 49.5
*or demonstrated speed of 45 WPM
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION- CORRECTIONS
This 18-unit certificate program is designed for those students inter­
ested in seeking initial employment in corrections and to improve the
skills of those already in this profession. Upon successful completion of
the required courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average, a certificate of
achievement will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ADMINISTRATION – CORRECTIONS
Required Courses
Units
_________________________________________________________________
CJA 2103
CJA 1521
CJA 2131
CJA 2133
CJA 2134
CJA 2135
Concepts of Criminal Law
Introduction to Corrections
Control & Supervision in Corrections
Legal Aspects of Corrections
Correctional Interviewing & Counseling
Public Safety Communications
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
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DIRECT SUPPORT EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
(Chancellor’s Office approval pending)
This one-year certificate program is designed for those students interested in seeking employment working in the field of developmental
disabilities. Upon successful completion of the required courses with a
2.0 (C) grade point average, a certificate of achievement will be awarded.
Required Courses
Units
DSE 1501
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
3
DSE 1502
Documentation and Individual Rights & Choices3
DSE 1503
Introduction to Medication Support
3
DSE 1504
Cultural Competency
3
DSE 1505
Teaching Individuals with Developmental
Disabilities and Dealing with Challenging
Behavior
3
DSE 1506
Maltreatment and Safety at Home and in the
Community
3
_________________________________________________________________
Total
18
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The early childhood education certificate programs are designed to
meet the needs of students who wish to work with young children in
the public or private sector.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
ECE 1621 (DS 6) Planning and Administering an ECE Program
ECE 1521 (DS 5) Cooperative Education Field Experience
ECE 1531 (DS 2) The Child in Family/Community Relations
ECE 1581 (DS 4) Intro to Infancy Dev—Infant, Family & Society
ECE 1590 (DS 7) Child Health and Safety
ECE 1601 (DS 8) Diversity in Early Childhood Education
ECE 1611 (DS 9) Children with Special Needs
PSYC 2003 (DS 1)Child Growth & Development
Elective*
Total
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 1501 (DS 3) Early Childhood Education Curriculum
ECE 1511 (DS 3) Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 2031 (DS 3) Elementary Nutrition
ECE 1541 (DS 3) Movement Activities for the Developing Child
ECE 1551 (DS 3) Elementary Music
ECE 1561 (DS 3)/
ENGL 1507
Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
ECE 1582 (DS 4) Infant Massage
ECE 1583 (DS 4) Using Infant Cues
ECE 1584
Field Exp for Inf & Toddler Care & Dev
ECE 2011 (DS 3) Adv Creative Experiences for Children
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
29
ECE 2041 (DS 5) Adv Admin of Family Childhood
Ed Programs (required for those
pursuing supervisory positions)
3
ECE 1612 (DS 9) Early Intervention and Inclusion
3
ECE 1641 (DS 3) Use of Puppets in the Classroom
1
ECE 1642 (DS 3) Indoor/Outdoor Activities through
Dramatic Play
1
ECE 1643 (DS 3) Math for Young Children
1
ECE 1644 (DS 3) Science for Young Children
1
ECE 1651 (DS 4 ) Family Child Care Management
1
ECE 1652 (DS 3) Problem Solving and Networking in Family
Child Care
½
ECE 1653
Discipline Tech Preschool Children
1
ECE 1654
Discipline Tech for School-Age
Children and Adolescents
1
ECE 1631
Understanding Parenting/
Foster Parenting
3
ECE 1571
Child Study & Assessment
2
ECE 2051 (DS 3) Adult Superv: Mentoring in
Collaborative Learning Setting
3
ECE 1660
School-Age Curriculum for Before & After
School Programs/Interpersonal Relationships 1
ECE 1661
School-Age Curriculum for Before &
After School Programs/Activities
1
ECE 1662
School-Age Curriculum for Before &
After School Programs/Theory
1
ECE 2021
Introduction to the Primary Grade Classroom 3
SOC 2141 (DS 2) Sociology of Marriage
3
ECE 1701
Special Topics in ECE 1.5 - 3
Note: DS numbers in parentheses refer to Department of Social Services course
numbering.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT TEACHER
CERTIFICATE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANT TEACHER
The Certificate of Completion may be earned by students who satisfac­
torily complete 6 units of coursework listed below with a grade of “C”
or better. Successful completion of the coursework meets the require­
ments of the Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit as outlined
in the Child Development Matrix.
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
2
3
PSYC 2003
ECE 1501
ECE 1581
Child Growth and Development
3
Intro to ECE Curriculum/Programs
3
Intro to Infancy Dev. – Infant, Family, & Society 3
Total
_________________________________________________________________
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TEACHER
CERTIFICATE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE TEACHER
The Certificate of Achievement may be earned by students who satis­
factorily complete the 12 units of coursework listed below with a grade
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
of “C” or better. Successful completion of the coursework and work ex­
perience meets the requirements of the Child Development Associate
Teacher Permit as outlined in the Child Development Matrix.
2. complete 100 days of at least 3 hours per day of supervised field
experience within previous two years.
Required Courses EARLY INTERVENTION ASSISTANT II
Units
_________________________________________________________________
PSYC 2003
Child Growth and Development
ECE 1531
Child in Family/Community Relations
ECE 1581
Intro to Infancy Dev. – Infant, Family, & Society
ECE 1590
Child Health and Safety
*Electives
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
Total
15
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 1501
ECE Curriculum
ECE 1511 (DS 3) Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 1541 (DS 3) Movement Activ for the Developing Child
ECE 1551 (DS 3) Elementary Music
ECE 1561/
ENGL 1507 (DS 3)Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
ECE 1641
Use of Puppets in the Classroom
ECE 1642
Indoor/Outdoor Activ through Dramatic Play
ECE 1643 Math for Young Children
ECE 1644
Science for Young Children
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
To receive an Associate Teacher Permit from the California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing a student must also complete 50 days of 3+
hours of experience within a 4 year period. (See the Child Develop­
ment Permit Matrix for Alternative Qualifications.)
EARLY INTERVENTION ASSISTANT I
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN EARLY INTERVENTION –
ASSISTANT I
An Early Intervention Assistant I assists in providing direct services and
in conducting observations and assessments of young children (birth
through age five) with special needs in a center or home setting. The
Early Intervention Assistant I will work under the direct supervision of
an Early Interventionist (special educator, etc.).
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
ECE 1501 (DS 3) Early Childhood Education Curriculum
ECE 1521 (DS 5) Cooperative Education Field Experience
ECE 1531 (DS 2) The Child in Family/Community Relations
ECE 1581 (DS 4) Intro to Infancy Dev-Infant, Family & Society
ECE 1590 (DS 7) Child Health and Safety
PSYC 2003 (DS 1)Child Growth & Development Required Specialization Courses
ECE 1601 (DS 9) Diversity in Early Childhood Education
ECE 1611 (DS 9) Young Children with Special Needs
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
Total
To meet the State of California requirements, a student must:
1. obtain Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certificates
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN EARLY INTERVENTION –
ASSISTANT II
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
ECE 1501 (DS 3) Early Childhood Education Curriculum
ECE 1521 (DS 5) Cooperative Education Field Experience
ECE 1531 (DS 2) The Child in Family/Community Relations
ECE 1581 (DS 4) Intro to Infancy Development
ECE 1590 (DS 7) Child Health and Safety
ECE 1571 (DS 5) Child Study & Assessment
PSYC 2003 (DS 1)Child Growth & Development Required Specialization Courses
ECE 1582 (DS 4)Infant Massage
ECE 1583 (DS 4)Using Infant Cues
ECE 1601 (DS 9)Diversity in Early Childhood Education
ECE 1611 (DS 9)Young Children with Special Needs
ECE 1612 (DS 9)Early Intervention & Inclusion
Elective *
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
.5
.5
3
3
3
6
_________________________________________________________________
Total
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 1511 (DS 3) Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 2031 (DS 3) Elementary Nutrition
ECE 1541 (DS 3) Movement Activities for the Developing Child
ECE 1551 (DS 3) Elementary Music
ECE 1561/
ENGL1507 (DS 3)Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
ECE 1584 (DS 4) Field Exp for Inf & Toddler Care & Dev
ECE 1641
Use of Puppets in the Classroom
ECE 1642
Indoor/Outdoor Activ through Dramatic Play
ECE 1643 Math for Young Children
ECE 1644
Science for Young Children
35
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
To meet the State of California requirements, a student must:
1. obtain Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certificates
2. have 350 days (3+ hours per day within 4 years) of experience working with typically developing children, birth to age three, within the
previous four years. A minimum of 100 hours of ex­perience is to
include supervised work with children with special needs.
FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER LEVEL I
CERTIFICATE IN FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER – LEVEL I
(local approval)
This certificate program is designed to provide certification for fam­
ily child care providers with licensed in-home care. The first level will
assist the provider with information in infancy development, day care
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management, and budgeting information. Additionally, it will help
students who are interested in improving their family childcare skills.
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
ECE 1651 (DS 4) Family Child Care Management
ECE 1652 (DS 3) Prob Solv, Network in Fam Child Care
ECE 1653 (DS 3) Discipline Tech for Preschool Children OR
ECE 1654 (DS 3) Discipline Tech for School Age Children
& Adolescents
Electives*
1
.5
1
4
_________________________________________________________________
Total
6.5
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 1511 (DS 3) Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 1541 (DS 3) Movement Activities for the Developing Child
ECE 1551 (DS 3) Elementary Music
ECE 1561/
ENGL 1507 (DS 3)Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
ECE 1581 (DS 4) Intro to Infancy Dev-Infant, Family Society
ECE 1584 (DS 4) Field Exp for Inf & Toddler Care & Dev
ECE 1601 (DS 8) Diversity in Early Childhood Education
ECE 1641 (DS 3) Use of Puppets in the Classroom
ECE 1642 (DS 3) Indoor/Outdoor Activ through Dramatic Play
ECE 1643 (DS 3) Math for Young Children
ECE 1644 (DS 3) Science for Young Children
ECE 1660 (DS 3) Before/After School Prog/Interpers Relat
ECE 1661 (DS 3) Before/After School Prog/Activities
ECE 1662 (DS 3) Before/After School Prog/Theory
SOC 2141 (DS 2) Sociology of Marriage
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER LEVEL II
CERTIFICATE IN FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER –
LEVEL II
This certificate is designed for the family day care provider seeking
further knowledge and looking for other career opportunities (teacher
in private center or associate teachers in funded center). The courses
included in this level will give the individual additional information on
child growth and development stages, health and safety issues, and
family and community involvement.
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
ECE 1531 (DS 2) The Child in Family/Community Relations
ECE 1651 (DS 4) Family Child Care Management
ECE 1652(DS 3) Prob Solv, Network in Fam Child Care
ECE 1653 (DS 3) Discipline Tech for Preschool Children OR
ECE 1654 (DS 3) Discipline Tech for School Age Children
& Adolescents
PSYC 2003 (DS 1)Child Growth & Development Electives*
3
1
.5
1
3
7
_________________________________________________________________
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Total
15.5
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 1511 (DS 3) Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 1541 (DS 3) Movement Activities for the Developing Child
ECE 1551 (DS 3) Elementary Music
ECE 1561/
ENGL 1507 (DS 3)Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
ECE 1581 (DS 4) Intro To Infancy Dev-Infant, Family\Society
ECE 1584 (DS 4) Field Exp for Inf & Toddler Care & Dev
ECE 1590 (DS 7) Child Health and Safety
ECE 1601 (DS 8) Diversity in Early Childhood Education
ECE 1641 (DS 3) Use of Puppets in the Classroom
ECE 1642 (DS 3) Indoor/Outdoor Activ through Dramatic Play
ECE 1643 (DS 3) Math for Young Children
ECE 1644 (DS 3) Science for Young Children
ECE 1660 (DS 3) Before/After School Prog/Interpers Relat
ECE 1661 (DS 3) Before/After School Prog/Activities
ECE 1662 (DS 3) Before/After School Prog/Theory
SOC 2141 (DS 2) Sociology of Marriage
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
This certificate is designed for students who have an interest in pursu­
ing a career in any one of a number of fields that require broad knowl­
edge about health and safety requirements and regulations. These
careers might involve petroleum technology, waste management,
nursing, warehousing, construction, manufacturing, electrical repair,
excavation, natural resource management, or many other fields.
The program requires that students complete a core group of OSHA
certified classes that are relevant to many different fields, and then
complete discipline specific courses that apply to the student’s area of
interest.
With a number of courses to choose from, the program prepares stu­
dents for both entry-level positions and for career advancement.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN INDUSTRIAL
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Select 18 units from the following:
IES 1051
Hazardous Materials O2015 (1.5)
IES 1051
OSHA’s Ergonomic Guidelines for
Nursing Homes O7000 (.5)
IES 1052
Respiratory Protection O2225 (1)
IES 1053
Principles of Ergonomics O2250 (1)
IES 1054
Permit-Required Confined Space O2264 (1)
IES 1055
Excavation, Trenching, and
Soil Mechanics O301 (1)
IES 1056
Electrical Standards O3095 (1)
IES 1057
Fall Arrest Systems O3110 (1)
IES 1058
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
for the Construction Industry O510 (1.5)
IES 1059
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for the Construction
Industry O500 (1.5)
IES 1060
Trainer Update Course in Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for the Construction
Industry O502 (1)
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IES 1061
IES 1062
IES 1063
IES 1064
IES 1065
IES 1066
IES 1067
IES 1100
Suggested Curricula Requirements
Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for General Industry O511 (1.5)
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for General Industry O501 (1.5)
Trainer Update Course in Occupational
Safety and Health Standards for General
Industry O503 (1)
Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal
Agencies O6000 (1)
Machinery and Machine Guarding O2045 (1.5)
Introduction to Machinery and Machine
Guarding O7100 (.5)
Guide to Industrial Hygiene O521 (1.5)
Industrial Education Special Topics (¼ -3)
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
This program is designed to prepare the student for a career in infor­
mation management. It is planned to develop a working knowledge of
computers and their applications in business and industry. Upon suc­
cessful completion of the required and elective courses with a 2.0 (C)
grade point average, a certificate will be awarded.
Information Management Program is designed to prepare the student
for a career in information management. It is planned to develop a
working knowledge of computers and their applications in business
and industry.
CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
(local approval)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
COSC 1532
INCO 1548
COSC 1901
COSC 1811 COSC 1702
COSC 1602
COSC 2002
Basic Internet Skills and Concepts OR
Information Competency & Bibliography
Microsoft Access 2007
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Microsoft Excel 2007
Microsoft Word 2007
Computer Operating Systems
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Total
8.5
_________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
(local approval)
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUSN 1051
General Accounting OR
BSAD 2220
Intro to Financial Accounting
COSC 1901
Microsoft Access 2007
COSC 1811
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
COSC 1702
Microsoft Excel 2007
COSC 1602
Microsoft Word 2007
COSC 2002
Computer Operating Systems
COSC 1532
Basic Internet Skills and Concepts OR
INCO 1548
Information Competency & Bibliography
Computer Science elective
3-4
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1
2-3
_________________________________________________________________
Total
13.5 – 15.5
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUSN 1051
General Accounting OR
BSAD 2220
Intro to Financial Accounting
BUSN 1052
General Accounting OR
BSAD 2221
Intro to Managerial Accounting
COSC 1760
Microsoft FrontPage 2007
COSC 1901
Microsoft Access 2007
COSC 1811
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
COSC 1702
Microsoft Excel 2007
COSC 1602
Microsoft Word 2007
COSC 2002
Computer Operating Systems
COSC 2020
Intro to Computer Information Systems
COSC 2050
Computer Operating System Installation
& Administration (Windows 2000)
COSC 1532
Basic Internet Skills and Concepts OR
INCO 1548
Information Competency & Bibliography
ENGL 1000
English Fundamentals OR
ENGL 1500
Composition and Reading
Mathematics*
3-4
3-4
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
3
3
1
3
3-4
_________________________________________________________________
Total
26.5 - 31
Student must meet reading competency by placement in Reading
1505 based on placement testing, or successful completion of three
semes­ter units of Reading 1005 or a higher level reading course with a
grade of “C” or better.
*Business 1050 or any degree applicable mathematics course
Note: Previous versions of required computer courses taken within four (4)
years of certificate completion will be accepted.
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
*Business 1050 or any degree applicable mathematics course
This program is designed to prepare the student for employment in
business occupations requiring general clerical skills. Upon successful
completion of the required courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average,
a certificate will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE IN OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
(local approval)
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUSN 1601 &
BUSN 1602 &
BUSN 1603
BUSN 1054
COSC 1532
COSC 1702
COSC 1602
Beginning Keyboarding
Office Procedures
Basic Internet Skills & Concepts
Microsoft Excel 2007
Microsoft Word 2007
2-3
2
1
1.5
1.5
Total
8-9
_________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
(local approval)
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUSN 1601 &
BUSN 1602 &
BUSN 1603
Beginning Keyboarding
BUSN 1054
Office Procedures
COSC 1532
Basic Internet Skills & Concepts
COSC 1702
Microsoft Excel 2007
COSC 1602
Microsoft Word 2007
ENGL 1000
English Fundamentals OR
ENGL 1500
Composition and Reading
Mathematics*
Taft College
3
2
1
1.5
1.5
3
3-4
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUSN 2001 &
BUSN 2002 &
BUSN 2003
Intermediate Keyboarding
3
BUSN 1054
Office Procedures
2
BUSN 1055
Office Procedures
2
BUSN 1059
Electronic Machine Calculations
1
COSC 1532
Basic Internet Skills & Concepts
1
COSC 1901
Microsoft Access 2007
1.5
COSC 1702
Microsoft Excel 2007
1.5
COSC 1602
Microsoft Word 2007
1.5
ENGL 1000
English Fundamentals OR
3
ENGL 1500
Composition and Reading
3
Mathematics*
3-4
_________________________________________________________________
Total
19.5-20.5
Student must meet reading competency by placement in Reading
1505 based on placement testing, or successful completion of three
semes­ter units of Reading 1005 or a higher level reading course with a
grade of “C” or better.
*Business 1050 or any degree applicable mathematics course
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
_________________________________________________________________
Total
15-16
(Under review — see addendum to the catalog)
The petroleum technology certificate program is designed to provide an opportunity for industry personnel to up-grade their skills and for
non-industry personnel to gain exposure to the petroleum industry.
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Courses of instruction
The courses described in this section of the catalog have been autho­
rized by the Governing Board of the West Kern Community College
District. Whether or not they are given in any particular college year
depends on prospective enrollment and the availability of instructors
and physical facilities. Courses marked with an * are generally not of­
fered over a two-year period unless there is a demonstrable demand.
Consult the fall, spring, and summer class schedules for the courses
actually offered. The college reserves the right to cancel any course in
which there is not sufficient enrollment.
It is the policy of this district that, unless specifically exempted by stat­
ute, every course, course section or class, the average daily attendance
of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and main­
tained by the district, shall be fully open to enrollment and participa­
tion by any person who has been admitted to the college and who
meets such prerequisites as may be established.
Catalog Rights
Students retain catalog rights regarding certificates in the same man­
ner as indicated for Associate Degrees in this catalog. Title 5 of the
California Administrative Code, Part VI, Division 9, Chapter 2, Section
56100.
Among the credit courses applicable to the Associate Degree, courses
numbered 1500 and higher are considered Baccalaureate level and
are specifically intended for college transfer. These courses parallel or
approximately parallel similarly named courses at the California State
University or the University of California. Degree credit courses notated
with (UC) will transfer to all campuses of the University of California and
those with (CSU) will transfer to the California State Universities. Credit
courses applicable to the Associate Degree numbered from 1100 and
up are designed primarily to meet the needs of vocational-tech­nical
students and may not yield college transfer credit.
The credit value of each credit course in semester units is indicated
after the title of the course. A semester unit of credit is based upon
one hour of the student’s time at the college per week in lecture or
recitation throughout one semester, together with the time necessary
in preparation, or a longer time in laboratory or other instruction not
requiring outside preparation.
Course prerequisites and advisories in computational, reading, and
writing skills have been established for entry-level degree and precollegiate basic skills curriculum. Information regarding them may be
obtained at the Counseling Center.
The student must assume the responsibility for learning the specific
lower division and major requirements of the school of his/her choice
and for the selection of his/her community college courses in accor­
dance with these requirements. Since the requirements and policies
vary with different colleges and universities and among departments
in the same university, the student is urged to study the catalog of the
institution to which he/she will transfer and to discuss his/her proposed
program with his/her advisor each semester. A change in the objective
or in the choice of the senior college may increase the number of se­
mesters required to obtain the Baccalaureate Degree.
No student shall receive more than 30 semester units of credit for precollegiate basic skills. Students enrolled in ESL courses and those iden­
tified as having learning disabilities are exempt from this unit limit. A
waiver procedure is available for those students showing significant
measurable progress who have reached the 30-unit limit.
Course Prerequisites, Co-requisites,
and Recommended Preparation
Prerequisite means a condition of enrollment the student is required
to meet in order to demonstrate current readiness for enrolling in a
course or educational program. A prerequisite represents a set of skills
or a body of knowledge that a student must possess before enrolling
and without which the student is highly unlikely to succeed in the
course or program. Students are expected to have satisfied the prereq­
uisite requirements as stated in this catalog for all courses. All prereq­
uisite classes must be completed with a ‘C’ or better.
Co-requisite is a condition of enrollment consisting of a course a stu­
dent is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll in another
course. A co-requisite 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.
Advisory states the preparation suggested by the faculty to successful­
ly complete a particular course. While encouraged to do so, students
do not have to satisfy recommended preparation guidelines to enroll
in a course.
Recommended prerequisites, co-requisites, or recommended prepara­
tion are specified within course descriptions announced in this catalog.
They are also specified in the schedule of classes. A course has no pre­
requisites or co-requisites unless so designated. Students must have
satisfied the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements for all courses in
which they enroll.
Challenging a Prerequisite or Co-requisite
Students may have preparation equivalent to the stated prerequisites
or co-requisites or may wish to challenge a prerequisite or co-requisite
as allowed by state law. The petition for challenging a prerequisite or
co-requisite is available in the Counseling Center. The student shall
bear the initial burden of showing that grounds exist for the challenge.
The following is a list of grounds under which a challenge may be pur­
sued:
• The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal
of his/her educational plan because the prerequisite or co-req­
uisite course had not been made reasonably available (student
educational plan must be on file).
• The prerequisite or co-requisite is not valid because it is not nec­
essary in the course for which it is required (student documenta­
tion required).
• The prerequisite or co-requisite is unlawfully discriminatory or is
being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner (student
documentation required).
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Courses of Instruction
• The student has documented knowledge or ability to succeed in
the course despite not meeting the prerequisite (student docu­
mentation required).
Course Advisories
Course advisories in computational, reading, and writing skills have
been established for entry-level degree- and certificate-applicable
courses and to each level of the pre-collegiate basic skills curriculum.
Information regarding these advisories may be obtained in the Coun­
seling Center.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(NOTE: * indicates courses offered on a more than 2 yr cycle)
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH 1501 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3)*
[FORMERLY ANTH 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN - ANTH 2)
This course includes a survey and orientation of archaeology, paleon­
tology, stratigraphy, the evolution of man, fossil man, race-classifica­
tion and theories.
ANTH 1512 Cultural Anthropology (3)*
[FORMERLY ANTH 2]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ANTH 4)
Cultural anthropology is concerned with basic concepts and theories,
the nature of culture, comparative study of social structures and cul­
tural dynamics. Applied anthropology and the relationships of anthro­
pology to other disciplines will be viewed. This course examines the
variety of anthropology theories and methods, which can be applied
in social and cultural change in the modern world.
ANTH 1524 Indians of the Southwest (3)*
[FORMERLY ANTH 4]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides a descriptive study of the Southwest Indian tribes
which include the Pueblos, Tanoans, Keresans, Zunian People, Hopi,
Navaho and Apache as to their cultural traditions, Spanish entrada, so­
cial and religious customs, cults and societies with their unique rituals
and taboos.
ARCHAEOLOGY
ARCH 1501 Introduction to Archaeology (2)*
[FORMERLY ARCH 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64 hours total)
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Transfer Credit: CSU
A survey of the basic methods and techniques of archaeology are pro­
vided in this course, with site excavation and analysis of materials in
both field and laboratory situations. Emphasis on the Yokut (Tulamni)
Indians of the Buena Vista Lake area.
ART
ART 1500
Introduction to Art (3)
[FORMERLY ART 2]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is a survey course structured especially for non-art majors. It is
designed to assist the student to see and respond to the visual envi­
ronment. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of everyday art forms:
home design, furniture, ceramics, textiles, graphic art, industrial design,
advertising, film, photography, painting, sculpture and architecture.
ART 1510
Survey of World Art History Prehistoric
to 1400 (3)
[FORMERLY ART 1A]
Advisory: Successful completion of English 1000 & Reading 1005 or eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ART 2)
The architecture, sculpture, and painting of world cultures from the
prehistoric era to 1400 are studied in this survey course.
ART 1520
(3)
Survey of World Art History 1400 to Present
[FORMERLY ART 1B]
Advisory: Successful completion of English 1000 & Reading 1005 or eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ART 4)
This course continues the study of architecture, sculpture, and painting
of world cultures from 1400 through the Twentieth Century.
ART 1530
Special Studies in Art (1 or 3)*
[FORMERLY ART 48]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture for 1 unit; 48 hours lecture for 3 units
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC**
This course provides individual research and/or group investigation
of selected topics in art and/or art history. Topics to be studied in any
particular semester will be designated before registration. May be repeated for different topics.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
ART 1545
Chicano/a Art (3)
[FORMERLY ART 45]
Advisory: Successful completion of English 1000 & Reading 1005; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Chicano Art surveys the Pre-Columbian antecedents and the images
and themes in the visual arts created by modern Chicano/a artists.
ART 1560
Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest (3)
[FORMERLY ART 7]
Catalog - Student Handbook 2008-2010
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 or concurrent enrollment strongly rec­
ommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Art of Mesoamerica surveys, within their cultural context, the major art
traditions of Mesoamerica from the Olmec to the Aztec and the paral­
lel cultures and monuments in the Southwest. Major focuses include
painting, sculpture, and architecture.
ART 1600
Basic Design (3)
[FORMERLY ART 12A]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ART 14)
The creative use of principles of color and design are covered in this
course, stressing development of two-dimensional and three-dimen­
sional form, including the use of natural, abstract and historical design
motifs.
Art 1605
Special 2-D Studio (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY ART 4ABC]
Advisory: Art 1600, 1610, 1620, or 1640 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
This is open to students who wish special work. They will choose to
work in two dimensions (perspective drawing, advanced drawing,
acrylic painting practice) in the field of the student’s interest.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
Art 1610
Advanced Design (3)
[FORMERLY ART 12B]
Prerequisite: Art 1600; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
The creative use of principles of color and design in three-dimensional
forms, including the use of natural, abstract and historical design mo­
tifs, provide the subject matter for this course.
ART 1615
Special 3-D Studio (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY ART 5ABCD]
Advisory: Completion of Art 1600, 1610, 1620, or 1640 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
This course is open to students who wish special or advanced work in
sculpture.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
ART 1620
Drawing and Composition (3)
[FORMERLY ART 25A; ART 25]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ART 8)
This course presents techniques in drawing and painting, stressing vi­
sual organization and effective expression in various media.
ART 1630
units)
Life Drawing (2 units per semester; limit 4
[FORMERLY ART 10AB]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64 hours total)
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Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is a beginning course in figure drawing using live models.
ART 1640
Painting (3 units per semester; limit 12 units)
[FORMERLY ART 25B; ART 26ABCD]
Prerequisite: Art 1600 or 1620; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course presents techniques in drawing and painting, stressing vi­
sual organization and effective expression in various media.
ART 1650
Watercolor Painting (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY ART 11ABCD]
Prerequisite: Art 1620; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course offers a study of the basic techniques and materials of trans­
parent and opaque watercolor. Techniques of line, flat and graduated
wash, dry brush, wet-into-wet and brush calligraphy are some of the
techniques presented. Still life, landscape, figure and abstract painting
are explored in the media.
ART 1670
Portrait Drawing and Painting (2 units per
semester; limit 8 units)
[FORMERLY ART 24ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to educate the student about the skeletal
anatomy of the human head and apply that knowledge through the
creation of portraits in wet and dry media.
ART 1680
Advanced Art Studio (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY ART 9ABCD]
Advisory: Art 1600 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
This course is open to advanced studio students who wish to concen­
trate their art study and activity in a particular area under the direction
of the instructor.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
ART 1800
Introduction to Computer Art (3)
[FORMERLY ART 30B]
Advisory: Art 1600 or 1620 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture; 64
hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of
using computer (Adobe Illustrator) to generate graphics and illustrations. Students may opt to receive credit in either Art 1800 or Computer Science 1800, not both.
ART 1805
Computer Art: Drawing & Illustration (3)
[FORMERLY ART 31]
Prerequisite: Art 1620 or Art 1630; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours
to­tal)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
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This course introduces basic principles and techniques of using computer tablet and stylus to generate drawings and illustrations.
ART 1810
Graphic Design (4)
[FORMERLY ART 32B]
Prerequisite: Art 1800/Computer Science 1800; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours
lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course introduces basic principles and techniques of graphic de­
sign by using the computer (Quark) to combine text and visuals.
ART 1820
Computer Imaging: Adobe PhotoShop (3)
[FORMERLY ART 33B]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
Basic principles and techniques using Adobe PhotoShop to generate
computer enhanced drawings, paintings, or photographs.
ART 1850
Web Site Production (3)*
[FORMERLY ART 34]
Prerequisite: Art 1800/Computer Science 1800 or Art 1820; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to prepare the student to develop, implement,
and maintain websites based on client requirements. The student may
opt to receive credit in Art 1850 or Computer Science 1850, not both.
ART 1855
Electronic Commerce (1)*
[FORMERLY ART 35]
Prerequisite: Art 1850 (may be taken concurrently with Art 1850); 16 hours
lec­ture; 16 hours lab (32 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
Students participating in this course will learn how commerce works
over the Internet, the latest trends, and effective web site marketing in
this unique medium.
ART 1860
Intro to Computer Animation for Web and
Multimedia (3)
[FORMERLY ART 36]
Advisory: Completion of Art 1800 or equivalent introduction to vector
graph­ics course; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
Introduction to Macromedia FlashTM and its use in animation and Web
site design. Design, creation, and publication of FlashTM animations,
icons, navigation buttons and Web sites. The student may opt to re­
ceive credit in either Art 1860 or Computer Science 1860, not both.
ART 1900
Internship in Graphic Design (2)*
[FORMERLY ART 40A]
Prerequisite: Art 1820; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for students considering graphic design as a ca­
reer; provides practical experience at a commercial printing or graphic
design establishment. Promising students may take a second semester
if arrangements can be made.
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ART 1910
Internship in Graphic Design (2)*
[FORMERLY ART 40B]
Prerequisite: Art 1900; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for students considering graphic design as a ca­
reer; provides practical experience at a commercial printing or graphic
design establishment.
ASTRONOMY
ASTR1510
Introduction to Astronomy (3)
[FORMERLY ASTR 10]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This survey course includes historical development of astronomy, as­
tronomical instruments, basic physical laws and processes, the forma­
tion, life cycle and death of stars, the structure and dynamics of the
Milky Way galaxy and other galaxies, and the structure of the universe,
cosmology, and the evolution and structure of the solar system.
BIOLOGY
BIOL 1500 Fundamentals of Biology (3)
[FORMERLY BIOL 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – BIOL 2)
This survey of the principles of biology includes cell theory, cell division, heredity, anatomy and physiology of plants and animals. The
course also includes a survey of the principal groups of plants and animals. Not intended for biology majors.
BIOL 1501 Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory (1)
[FORMERLY BIOL 1L]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – BIOL 2)
Biology 1501 is an introductory laboratory course designed to survey
the plant and animal kingdoms. The course includes microscopy of
plants and lower animals; mitosis; life cycles; cell structure and animal
dissec­tion.
BIOL1503
Introduction to Environmental Studies (3)
[FORMERLY ENST 10]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an interdisciplinary introduction to ecology through the study
of contemporary environmental problems of renewable and nonre­
newable resources. The socioeconomic and political concerns of re­
source shortages, pollution, conservation, and management will be
discussed.
BIOL2201
Introductory Biology – Cells (4)
[FORMERLY BIOL 2]
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Prerequisite: Chemistry 1510 or 1 year of high school chemistry with a
grade of “C” or better; English 1500 or concurrent enrollment; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is a basic course in cellular biology for all students of plant or ani­
mal science as an introduction to the fundamental principles of biol­
ogy. Lecture will emphasize cell structure and function highlighting
molecular aspects. Laboratory will exercise the fundamental principles
of and techniques in cell and molecular biology.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1510 or high school chemistry with a grade of “C”
or better and Biology 2250; Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides an introduction to the function and interrelation­
ships of human body systems. An emphasis is placed on homeostatic
nature of these systems. Human diseases will serve as examples of
physiological dysfunction.
BIOL2202
[FORMERLY PHYS7L]
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1510 or high school chemistry with a grade of “C”
or better and Biology 2250; Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A laboratory course to accompany Physiology 2255. It includes laboratory exercises on circulation, blood, general and cellular metabolism,
mus­cle function, respiration, digestion, excretion, temperature regulation, and nervous system function.
General Zoology (5)
[FORMERLY ZOOL 1A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (144 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A survey of the animal kingdom, this course is designed as an introduc­
tion to the principles of animal biology with special reference to com­
parative anatomy, physiology, evolution and ecology. Laboratory work
includes the study of cells, tissues, and organ systems of the frog and
representatives of the major invertebrate groups. A number of field
trips serve as an introduction to field biology.
BIOL2203
General Botany (4)
[FORMERLY BOT 1 & BOT 1L]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – BIOL 6)
This is a basic course in botany for all students of plant or animal sci­
ence as an introduction to the fundamental principles of biology as
il­lustrated by plants. Emphasis is placed on the morphology, physiology, evolution, and ecology of the major plant groups. The laboratory
portion provides laboratory exercises covering cytology, morphology,
physiology, genetics, and ecology of the major plant groups. Fieldwork
includes the collection and identification of local plant groups.
BIOL2204
Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology (5)
[FORMERLY ZOOL 1B]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (144 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is designed to study the comparative anatomy, physiology,
evolution, and behavior of the vertebrates. Laboratory work includes a
comparison of vertebrate systems as revealed through animal dissec­
tion, physiology, and behavior. A number of field trips to examine local
ecology are taken.
BIOL2250
Human Anatomy (5)
[FORMERLY ANAT 6]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (144 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course examines the structure of the systems of the human body.
It is designed to meet anatomy requirements for nursing and physical
education students. The course includes the cellular detail (histology)
and gross anatomy of all the body systems.
BIOL2255
Human Physiology (3)
[FORMERLY PHYS 7]
BIOL2256
BIOL2260
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
General Microbiology (5)
[FORMERLY MICR 8]
Prerequisite: Biology 1500 or one year of high school biology with a grade
of “C” or better and Chemistry 1510 or one year of high school chemistry
with a grade of “C” or better
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (144 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
As an introduction to the microbes, this course will include the mor­
phology, metabolism, and pathogenicity of bacteria, fungi, viruses,
prions, protozoa, and helminths. Special emphasis will be placed on
human immunology and those etiological agents of human disease.
Laboratory exercises will include aseptic techniques, culturing and
identification of common microbes, cataloging results in structured,
notebook format, presentation skills of technical material to peers,
drawing fungus micro and macro morphology, drawing micro and
macro parasite morphology.
BIOL2370
Basic Nutrition (3)
[FORMERLY BIOL 15]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
In this basic nutrition course students will learn fundamental principles
of nutrition and their application to diets under normal conditions.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BSAD1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)
[FORMERLY BSAD 16]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 1060 or two years of high school algebra with a
grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is a college-level mathematics course designed for business ad­
ministration, social science, life science, and industrial technology ma­
jors. Includes a brief review of advanced topics from algebra. Matrix
operations and solution of systems of linear equations by the Gauss-
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Jordan elimination method are covered. Course emphasis is on differ­
ential and integral calculus for polynomial, rational, exponential and
logarithmic functions, functions involving radicals, and combinations
of these, with applications to problems in the student’s field of interest.
This course is not open to students with credit in Mathematics 2100.
The student may opt to receive credit in only one of the following
courses: Business Administration 1560, Economics 1560 or Math 1560.
BSAD2220 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
[FORMERLY BSAD 1A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000/Reading 1005/Business 1050 or 1051
strongly rec­ommended; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – BUS 2)
Business Administration 1A is a foundation course in financial account­
ing principles. It is a study of the basic principles of accounting, with
emphasis on the accounting cycle, internal control of sole proprietor­
ships, corporations and partnerships, financial statements, and ac­
counting for assets, liabilities, expenses, revenues, and capital.
BSAD 2221 Introduction to Managerial
Accounting (4)
[FORMERLY BSAD 1B]
Prerequisite: Business Administration 2220; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN - BUS 4)
Business Administration 2221 is a foundation course in managerial ac­
counting principles. Areas covered include study of the basic features
of internal reporting systems, cost system designs, cost management
and strategic management with an emphasis on business decision
making.
BUSINESS
BUSN1050 Business Mathematics (4)
[FORMERLY BUS 21; BUS 50]
Advisory: Eligibility for Math 1050 strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
Use of arithmetic functions with emphasis on business applications
is the focus of this course. Special attention is given to equations and
their application to business problems.
BUSN1051 General Accounting (3)
[FORMERLY BUS 52A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 & Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (64 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an introductory course in accounting stressing theory and prin­
ciples of elementary accounting applicable to single proprietorship.
The course includes the entire bookkeeping cycle. The program gives
the student practical training for clerical, bookkeeping, and managerial
positions.
BUSN1052 General Accounting (3)
[FORMERLY BUS 52B]
Prerequisite: Business 1051; 48 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (64 hours total)
Degree Applicable
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This course gives instruction in business practices and procedures in
partnerships, corporations, negotiable instruments, current and fixed
asset valuation, and departmental sales.
BUSN1053 Computerized Accounting (1)
[FORMERLY BUS 53]
Prerequisite: Business 1051 or Business Administration 2220; 64 hours lab
Degree Applicable
This course covers accounting practices on the microcomputer. The
student will develop skills in the use of computerized accounting sys­
tems and will interact with computer output for decision-making pur­
poses.
BUSN1054 Office Procedures (2)
[FORMERLY BUS 54A]
Advisory: Typing speed of 35 words per minute strongly recommended; 24
hours lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This comprehensive course for secretarial and clerical majors provides
training in general office procedures, including filing, postal services,
telephone techniques, use of transcribing machines and other office
machines. It introduces basic data and word processing concepts and
telecommunications technology and stresses the importance of office
relations, good grooming, and personality development.
BUSN1055 Office Procedures (2)
[FORMERLY BUS 54B]
Prerequisite: Business 1054; 24 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Degree Applicable
A continuation of Business 1054 which provides advanced training in
general office procedures, including filing, postal services, telephone
techniques, use of transcribing machines and other office machines,
continues to present data and word processing concepts and telecom­
munications technology and stresses importance of office relations,
good grooming, and personality development.
BUSN 1059 Electronic Machine Calculations (1)
[FORMERLY BUS 72; BUS 22; BUS 59]
Advisory: Eligibility for Math 1050 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Degree Applicable
This course provides instruction on touch addition and solving busi­
ness problems using the electronic calculator. Assignments are based
on typical business situations and problems. Instruction is on an indi­
vidual progress basis. Students who have completed Business 22 or 72
are not eligible for enrollment in this course.
BUSN1060 Personal Finance (½)
[FORMERLY BUS 60]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 8 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is an overview of personal financial planning. The success­
ful student will be able to develop a personal budget, and understand
money management. Wise use of credit will be emphasized and gen­
eral consumer information will become common knowledge. The pro­
cess of investing for the future will complete the course.
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BUSN1080 Beginning Shorthand (3)*
[FORMERLY BUS 55A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to develop knowledge of Gregg Shorthand
theory and to introduce students to simple dictation and transcription;
includes review of punctuation, spelling, and mechanics of English, es­
sential to correct transcription.
BUSN1081 Intermediate Shorthand (2)*
[FORMERLY BUS 55B]
Prerequisite: Business 1080 or 1 year of high school shorthand with a grade
of “C” or better; 32 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
Emphasis in this course is on review of Gregg Shorthand theory and to
develop ability to take new material dictation at rates up to 100 words
per minute and to transcribe dictation notes into mailable form; con­
tinued review on punctuation, spelling, and correct word usage.
BUSN1082 Shorthand Review (2)*
[FORMERLY BUS 56A]
Prerequisite: Business 1080 or one year of high school shorthand with a
grade of “C” or better; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to review and reinforce Gregg Shorthand
theory and to develop speed in taking dictation and transcription. It
includes a review of punctuation, spelling, mechanics of English, and
business correspondence parts and placement.
BUSN1083 Shorthand Review (1)*
[FORMERLY BUS56B]
Prerequisite: Business 1082; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Degree Applicable
The main emphasis in this course is on building speed in taking and
transcribing dictation using Gregg Shorthand theory.
BUSN1500 Introduction to Business (3)
[FORMERLY BUS 32]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A survey course designed to give the student an overview of the func­
tions, objectives, organization and structure of business and its impor­
tance in a free enterprise system.
BUSN1536 Introduction to Exporting (3)
[FORMERLY BUS 36]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; comple­tion of Business 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course covers the fundamentals of exporting including marketing
and sales, quotations, payments, and risks, regulations, licensing, ship­
ping, documentation and business plan development. The process of
identifying resources along with their benefits is included. Students
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will conduct market research for exporting a given product and/or ser­
vice with online presentations.
BUSN1549 Vocational Work Experience (3)
[FORMERLY BUS 49]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 and completion of
Business 1500 strongly recommended; 36 seminar hours; 240 outside work
hours (276 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to teach students how to conduct international
market research for various companies in Kern County. Our curricu­
lum shows them what resources are available for international market
research and where to find the resources on the Internet. We also de­
scribe all the components necessary to export. Once the initial train­
ing is completed, each student will be assigned to a company to assist
international marketing efforts for which the student will be paid. The
Kern County Export Program (KCEP) assigns each business a student to
help them locate new markets around the globe, find them distribu­
tors, sales representatives, or agents to represent their products and
services in foreign markets. As each student is placed into a company,
they will be compensated at $7.50 per hour for 20 hours per week for
a total of 12 weeks by the KCEP. This should be a great assist to in­
troduce each SME (small-to-medium size business) to possible foreign
markets.
BUSN 1601 Beginning Keyboarding (1)
[FORMERLY BUS 1; BUS 1A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
A beginning course in keyboarding, Business 1601 uses a multi-compo­
nent instructional program, which offers a high degree of flexibility and
is designed to allow for individual progress. The major objectives are to
develop touch control of the keyboard and proper typing tech­niques,
build basic speed and accuracy, and provide practice in apply­ing those
basic typing skills to the formatting of letters, reports, tables, memos,
and other kinds of personal and business communications. NOTE:
For the purpose of placing students, one year of high school typing is
regarded as the equivalent of one semester of college typing or keyboarding.
BUSN 1602 Beginning Keyboarding (1)
[FORMERLY BUS 1; BUS 1B]
Prerequisite: Business 1601; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
A beginning course in keyboarding, Business 1602 uses a multi-compo­
nent instructional program, which offers a high degree of flexibility and
is designed to allow for individual progress. The major objectives are to
develop touch control of the keyboard and proper typing tech­niques,
build basic speed and accuracy, and provide practice in apply­ing those
basic typing skills to the formatting of letters, reports, tables, memos,
and other kinds of personal and business communications. NOTE:
For the purpose of placing students, one year of high school typing is
regarded as the equivalent of one semester of college typing or keyboarding.
BUSN 1603 Beginning Keyboarding (1)
[FORMERLY BUS 1; BUS 1C]
Prerequisite: Business 1602; 48 hours lab
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Transfer Credit: CSU
A beginning course in keyboarding, Business 1603 uses a multi-compo­
nent instructional program, which offers a high degree of flexibility and
is designed to allow for individual progress. The major objectives are to
develop touch control of the keyboard and proper typing tech­niques,
build basic speed and accuracy, and provide practice in apply­ing those
basic typing skills to the formatting of letters, reports, tables, memos,
and other kinds of personal and business communications. NOTE:
For the purpose of placing students, one year of high school typing is
regarded as the equivalent of one semester of college typing or keyboarding.
BUSN1730 Problem Solving with Spreadsheets—
Microsoft Excel (1 ½)
[FORMERLY BUS 35E]
Prerequisite: Computer Science 1702; 16 hours lec­ture; 24 hours lab (40
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
The course uses case studies to introduce the student to identifying
and solving problems with electronic spreadsheets in the Microsoft
Windows environment. Students will learn to apply the features of Mi­
crosoft Excel to solve complex problems encountered in business. The
student may opt to receive credit in either Business 1730 or Com­puter
Science 1730, not both.
BUSN2001 Intermediate Keyboarding (1)
[FORMERLY BUS 2; BUS 2A]
Prerequisite: Business 1603 or 1 year of high school typing with a grade of
“C” or better; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Business 2001 uses a multi-component instructional program that of­
fers a high degree of flexibility and is designed to allow for individual
progress. This course continues the development of basic typing skills
and emphasizes the formatting of various kinds of business correspon­
dence, reports, tables, electronic forms, and desktop publishing proj­
ects from unarranged and rough-draft sources.
BUSN2002 Intermediate Keyboarding (1)
[FORMERLY BUS 2; BUS 2B]
Prerequisite: Business 2001; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Business 2002 uses a multi-component instructional program that of­
fers a high degree of flexibility and is designed to allow for individual
progress. This course continues the development of basic typing skills
and emphasizes the formatting of various kinds of business correspon­
dence, reports, tables, electronic forms, and desktop publishing proj­
ects from unarranged and rough-draft sources.
BUSN2003 Intermediate Keyboarding (1)
[FORMERLY BUS 2; BUS 2C]
Prerequisite: Business 2002; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Business 2003 uses a multi-component instructional program that of­
fers a high degree of flexibility and is designed to allow for individual
progress. This course continues the development of basic typing skills
and emphasizes the formatting of various kinds of business correspon­
dence, reports, tables, electronic forms, and desktop publishing proj­
ects from unarranged and rough-draft sources.
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BUSN2275 Business Law (3)
[FORMERLY BUS 18]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is a survey of the principles of business law with particular
emphasis given to contracts, sales, negotiable instruments, and trade
regulations.
CERAMICS
CER 1705
Handbuilding Techniques (3 units per
semester; limit 12 units)*
[FORMERLY CER 45ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Emphasis in this course is placed on ceramic art as related to the tech­
niques of handbuilding (hand forming). Areas to be explored are the
introduction of the basic handbuilding techniques of pinch, coil, slab,
and modeling. The emphasis will be creative in nature and exercises
in hand formed clay construction such as utilitarian forms, sculptural
forms and figure sculpture will be explored. Included in the above for
experimental purposes will be study into several primitive methods of
pottery making and study into basic ceramic techniques and knowl­
edge. Each section includes progressively advanced work. Students are
expected to demonstrate advanced progress for each section.
CER 1711
Ceramic Techniques (3 units per semester;
limit 12 units)*
[FORMERLY CER 46ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides an introduction to basic ceramics, including hand
formed projects, firing, glazing, and throwing. Emphasis is on devel­
oping wheel throwing techniques and ability. Glaze techniques, glaze
blending, decoration techniques, compiled thrown forms, and sculp­
tural forms are explored. Each section includes progressively advanced
work. Students are expected to demonstrate advanced progress for
each section.
CER 1721
Ceramics Special Studio (3 units per semester;
limit 12 units)*
[FORMERLY CER 47ABCD]
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1711; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course explores the area of ceramic art. Course structure will deal
with the creation of ceramic art forms including murals, sculptures and
combined forms. Glazing, glaze formulation, claybody formulation and
kiln construction will involve the technical aspects of the course. Em­
phasis will be on advanced pottery techniques in all areas of the art.
Ceramics as a vocation is explored as pre-vocational experiences are
included. Each section includes progressively advanced work. Students
are expected to demonstrate advanced progress for each section.
CER 1730
Primitive Ceramic Techniques (1 unit per
semester; limit 2 units)*
[FORMERLY CER 48AB]
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Prerequisite: None; 12 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (36 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Ceramics 1730 is a practical study of techniques and methods used by
primitive peoples in the art of making pottery. The emphasis in class
is to return to “how it used to be done.” Clay prospecting, refining, and
processing; forming techniques; kiln construction and firing are explored. Primitive methods and techniques are explored. Complex and
advanced forms and techniques are emphasized.
CHEMISTRY
CHEM1510 Introductory College Chemistry (4)
[FORMERLY CHEM 10]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 0240 or eligibility for Mathematics 1050;
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an introductory course emphasizing basic principles of inorgan­
ic and organic chemistry with a brief introduction to biochemistry and
contemporary chemistry problems. This is a general education course
not open to students with credit in Chemistry 2211. (For non-science
ma­jors or students who need an introductory chemistry course.)
CHEM2108 Organic Chemistry (3)
[FORMERLY CHEM 8]
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1510 or equivalent, or high school chemistry with a
grade of “C” or better within the last five years; 48 hours lecture; Advisory: It
is recommended that Chemistry 2108 be taken with Chemistry 2109.
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
An introduction to the aliphatic and aromatic carbon compounds, this
course is required of pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and some
pre-engineering majors.
CHEM2109 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
[FORMERLY CHEM 9]
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1510 or equivalent, or high school chemistry with
a grade of “C” or better within the last five years; 96 hours lab; Advisory: It is
recommended that Chemistry 2109 be taken with Chemistry 2108.
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
In this course the physical and chemical properties of aliphatic and aro­
matic carbon compounds are studied and useful organic compounds
are synthesized in the laboratory..
CHEM2211 General Chemistry (5)
[FORMERLY CHEM1A]
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1510 and Mathematics 1060 with a grade of “C”
or better. High school chemistry or physics, and inter­mediate algebra or
trigonometry with grades of “C” or better are accept­able alternatives. Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended;
48 hours lecture; 112 hours lab (160 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – CHEM 2)
This basic course in the principles of chemistry, with special empha­
sis on chemical calculations, is required of all pre-professional science
majors.
CHEM2212 General Chemistry & Qualitative Analysis (5)
[FORMERLY CHEM 1B]
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Prerequisite: Chemistry 2211 with a grade of “C” or better.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 112 hours lab (160 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – CHEM 4)
This course is a continuation of Chemistry 2211 with a special emphasis
in the labo­ratory on the theory and techniques of qualitative analysis.
A unit on organic chemistry is included in this course.
CHEM2250 Quantitative Analysis (4)*
[FORMERLY CHEM 5]
Prerequisite: Chemistry 2212; 32 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (128 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is required for chemistry, economics, geology, and premedical and pre-dentistry majors. Theoretical principles and chro­
matographic laboratory techniques and skills involved in gravimetric
and volumetric analysis are stressed in lecture and laboratory.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM 1510 Mass Communication & the Individual (3)
[FORMERLY HUM 1, COMM 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This lecture course emphasizes consumer awareness of mass com­
munication on all levels. Students may opt to receive credit in either
Communications 1510 or Journalism 1510, not both.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COSC1000 Introduction to Computers (1)
[FORMERLY COSC 55]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is a basic introduction to computer technology. It is intend­
ed for students with limited or no familiarity with computer use and
technology. Students will become familiar with computer hardware
and software through lecture, discussion, and hands on activities in the
classroom during focused segments of instruction. The course content
is presented in a classroom environment as well as via a textbook and
interactive CD ROM.
COSC1050 Personal Computer Repair (2)
[FORMERLY COSC 50]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 24 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students planning to enter the computer
hardware replacement business. It will include demonstrations, lec­
tures, problem assignments and hands-on experience troubleshoot­
ing a computer. The emphasis will be placed on a recent Microsoft
Windows Operating System and its relationship to computer hardware
components. Other operating systems will be explored.
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COSC1060 Network+ (3)
[FORMERLY COSC 60]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture, 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students planning to enter the computer
network field. The student will study networking fundamentals, such
as protocols, implementation, support and topologies. This course will
include demonstrations, lectures, problem assignments and hands-on
experience troubleshooting and configuring a network topology.
COSC1532 Basic Internet Skills and Concepts (1)
[FORMERLY COSC 32A]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an introduction to information resources on the In­
ternet. Protocols and services covered include e-mail, news, discussion
groups, and the World Wide Web. Navigation, searching, and retrieving
techniques will be covered using Windows based web browsers and
search engines. Special focus will be given to the fastest growing re­
source, the WWW, by creating a personal home page.
COSC1533 Intermediate Internet Skills and Concepts
for K-8 Teachers: Curriculum Application (1)*
[FORMERLY COSC 32B]
Prerequisite: Computer Science 1532; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
Knowledge and skills acquired in basic Internet skills and concepts are
further developed as they relate to the educational setting. Special fo­
cus will be given to developing plans for integrating the use of Internet
resources in the K-8 curriculum.
COSC1600 Introduction to Electronic Word Processing—
Microsoft Word 2000 (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 40H]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to electronic word processing in the Microsoft Windows environment. Students will learn the operation and
features of Microsoft Word 2000 to support common communication
requirements in a business environment.
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Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to electronic word processing in the Microsoft Windows environment. Students will learn the operation and
features of Microsoft Word 2007 to support common communication
requirements in a business environment.
COSC1700 Introduction to Spreadsheets – Microsoft
Excel 2000 (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 39G]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to electronic spreadsheets in the Microsoft Windows environment. Students will learn the operation and features of Microsoft Excel 2000 to solve common problems in a business
environment.
COSC1701 Introduction to Spreadsheets – Microsoft
Excel 2003 (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 39H]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to electronic spreadsheets in the Microsoft Windows environment. Students will learn the operation and features of Microsoft Excel 2003 to solve common problems in a business
environment.
COSC1702 Introduction to Spreadsheets – Microsoft
Excel 2007 (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 39I]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to electronic spreadsheets in the Microsoft Windows environment. Students will learn the operation and features of Microsoft Excel 2007 to solve common problems in a business
environment.
COSC1730 Problem Solving with Spreadsheets—
Microsoft Excel (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 40I]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to electronic word processing in the Microsoft Windows environment. Students will learn the operation and
features of Microsoft Word 2003 to support common communication
requirements in a business environment.
[FORMERLY COSC 35E]
Prerequisite: Computer Science 1702; 16 hours lec­ture; 24 hours lab (40
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
The course uses case studies to introduce the student to identifying
and solving problems with electronic spreadsheets in the Microsoft
Windows environment. Students will learn to apply the features of Mi­
crosoft Excel to solve complex problems encountered in business. The
student may opt to receive credit in either Computer Science 1730 or
Business 1730, not both.
COSC1602 Introduction to Electronic Word Processing—
Microsoft Word 2007 (1 ½)
COSC1760 Introduction to Web Page Authoring and
Management-Microsoft FrontPage 2007 (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 40J]
[FORMERLY COSC 31B]
COSC1601 Introduction to Electronic Word Processing—
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
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Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to Web page design, authoring, and
management using Microsoft FrontPage 2003. Students will create a
personal Web site utilizing FrontPage 2003 features presented in the
course as a final project.
COSC1800 Introduction to Computer Art (3)
[FORMERLY COSC 30B]
Advisory: Art 1600 or 1620 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture; 64
hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course introduces the basic principles and techniques of using
the computer (Adobe Illustrator) to generate graphics and illustrations.
Students may opt to receive credit in either Computer Science 1800 or
Art 1800, not both.
COSC1811 Introduction to Presentation Graphics—
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 38G]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an entry-level course for students who wish to obtain
a general knowl­edge of the application of presentation graphics
software in the prepa­ration of effective, professional presentations.
Students will exhibit a computerized presentation on a topic of their
choice as a final project. All presentations will be developed using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.
COSC1830 Introduction to Presentation Technology for
Education and the Workplace (3)*
[FORMERLY COSC49; COSC 49A]
Advisory: Computer Science 1800 & 1811 recommended; 8-64 hours lec­
ture or 24-192 hours lab (can be a combination of lecture and lab)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to presentation technology for education
and the workplace. The course presents a logical method to prepare
professional presentations using current technology such as digital still
and movie cameras, and appropriate software. Areas of study include
presentation planning, layout, and creation along with both synchro­
nous and asynchronous delivery.
COSC1832 Presentation Technology for Education and
the Workplace-Desktop Video and
Multimedia Presentations with Flash MX (3)*
[FORMERLY COSC 49B]
Advisory: Computer Science 1800 & 1811 recommended; 16 hours lecture;
16 hours online lecture, 48 hours lab/internet (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides a study of topics and issues of current interest
in presentation technology. Students will learn how to produce short
videos suitable for Web presentation with an emphasis on accessibil­
ity issues. Students will also explore Flash MX in creating multimedia
presentations which also address current issues of accessibility. This
course is of interest to the student majoring in business, computer sci­
ence, education, secretarial technology or general education.
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COSC 1850 Web Site Production (3)
[FORMERLY COSC 36Y]
Prerequisite: Art 1800/Computer Science 1800 or Art 1820
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to prepare the student to develop, implement,
and maintain websites based on client requirements. The student may
opt to receive credit in either Art 1850 or Computer Science 1850, not
both.
COSC1860 Introduction to Computer Animation for Web
and Multimedia (3)
[FORMERLY COSC 36Z]
Advisory: Completion of Art 1800 or equivalent introduction to vector
graph­ics course; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an Introduction to Macromedia FlashTMand its use in
animation and Web site design. Design, creation and publication of
FlashTM animations, icons, navigation buttons and Web sites. The student may opt to re­ceive credit in either Computer Science 1860 or Art
1860, not both.
COSC1901 Introduction to Electronic Databases—
Microsoft Access 2007 (1½)
[FORMERLY COSC 34I]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to electronic Database Management Systems (DBMS) in the Microsoft Windows environment. The student will
learn the operation and features of Microsoft Access 2007 to support
common data management requirements in a business envi­ronment.
COSC2000 Computer Operating Systems (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 42D]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture, 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for students planning to enter computer sci­
ence. It will include demonstrations, lectures, problem assignments
and hands-on experience troubleshooting a computer. The emphasis
will be placed on the Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System and
its relationship to computer hardware components. Other operating
systems will be explored.
COSC2002 Computer Operating Systems (1 ½)
[FORMERLY COSC 42E]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture, 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to the Microsoft Windows XP Operating
System. Both fundamental and advanced skills necessary to use Win­
dows XP will be covered. The course will provide a solid foundation of
knowledge upon which students can build. Real world examples pre­
pare students to be skilled users of Windows XP.
COSC2020 Intro to Computer Information Systems (3)
[FORMERLY COSC 43]
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Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for students planning to enter computer sci­
ence, science, business, education or other related fields. Learn basic
through advanced computer concepts with an emphasis on both the
personal computer and enterprise computing. Topics include hard­
ware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide
Web, communications, e-commerce, societal issues, database man­
agement, systems analysis and design, programming, information
systems career opportunities, certifications in the computer field, and
computer trends.
COSC2050 Computer Operating System Installation and
Administration (3)
[FORMERLY COSC47A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 and an introductory Windows course strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture, 48 hours
lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for students planning to enter computer sci­
ence, science, business or other related fields. The course will be valu­
able to technicians pursuing A+ certification, or anyone just wanting to
know how to install new hardware and software, diagnose problems,
and make decisions about the purchase of new hardware. It will include
demonstrations, lectures, problem assignments and hands-on experi­
ence using a computer. The focus of the course is computer operating
system installation and administration..
COSC2070 Individual Study in Computer Projects (½-4)
[FORMERLY COSC 48A-Z]
Prerequisite: Under review - see addendum to the catalog; 8-64 hours lec­
ture or 24 -192 hours lab (can be a combination of lecture and lab)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
This is a course for students who wish to undertake a program of indi­
vidual inquiry under the direction of the instructor.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
COSC2200 Visual BASIC Programming (3)
[FORMERLY COSC 21B]
Prerequisite: None; Advisory: Successful completion of Computer Science
1901, Computer Science 2002, or previous programming experience; 32
hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides the fundamentals of computer programming in
a network environment using the Visual BASIC language. It develops
skills using the computer as a problem-solving tool in business, science,
and mathematics, with an introduction to data management systems.
COSC2202 Advanced Visual BASIC Programming (3)
[FORMERLY COSC 21C]
Prerequisite: Computer Science 2200; 32 hours lecture, 48 hours lab (80
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
The students will learn object oriented programming fundamentals
while using the Visual BASIC language. The course develops advanced
skills using the computer as a problem-solving tool. Advanced tech­
niques in data management systems will also be explored.
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COSC2210 C++ Programming (3)
[FORMERLY COSC 46]
Prerequisite: Computer Science 2000, 2002 or 2020; 32 hours lecture; 48
hours lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides the fundamentals of computer programming in
a timesharing environment using C++. It will help develop skills using
the computer as a problem-solving tool in business, science, and math­
ematics, with an introduction to data management systems.
COURT REPORTING
CTRP 1001 Introduction to Court Reporting (1/2)
[FORMERLY CTRP 50, BUS 70]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course provides the student with an understanding of the court
reporting field, the stenography equipment used, the requirements
necessary to become approved through the Court Reporters Board of
California, the costs and time commitment involved, job related opportunities available, and how you can begin your training. This course is
offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CTRP 1010 Beginning Machine Shorthand Theory and
Lab 1 (5)
[FORMERLY CTRP 51, BUS 71]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This first semester course covers the basic theory of machine shorthand
and mastery of the keyboard. It covers the introduction and master of
basic stenotype concepts for all one-syllable words and simple twosyllable words written by sound, beginning number writing, all marks
of punctuation, one- and two-letter brief forms, two- and three-letter
phrases, reading from stenotype notes, and dictation at 40 words per
minute. This course meets partial requirements of the Court Reporters
Board of California and the National Court Reporters Association. This
course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CTRP 1020 Beginning Machine Shorthand Theory and
Lab 2 (5)
[FORMERLY CTRP 52, BUS 77]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture; 144 hours lab (176 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course covers the introduction and master of advanced stenotype concepts for word beginnings and word endings (words of two
or more syllables,) advanced numbers concepts, homonyms, reading
from stenotype notes, dictation at 40/60 words per minute, and speed
building principles. This course meets partial requirements of the Court
Reporters Board of California and the National Court Reporter’s Association. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CTRP 1030 Machine Shorthand Speed Building – Literacy
(1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY CTRP 53ABCD; BUS 73]
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Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64 hours lab
Degree Applicable
Promotes development of speed and accuracy in taking literary dictation on a stenotype machine at designated speeds. Includes English
usage, punctuation, spelling/word usage, and proper transcription and
document formatting. Mastery of 3, 5 and 10 minute dictation tests required at 97.5% accuracy to move through speed building. This course
meets the requirements of the Court Reporters Board. This course is
offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CTRP 1040 Machine Shorthand Speed Building – Jury
Charge (1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY CTRP 54ABCD, BUS 74]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64 hours lab
Degree Applicable
Provides development of speed and accuracy in taking jury charge dictation on a stenotype machine at designated speeds. Includes English
usage, punctuation, spelling/word usage, and proper transcription and
document formatting. Mastery of 3, 5 and 10 minute dictation tests required at 97.5% accuracy to move through speed building. This course
meets the requirements of the Court Reporters Board of California. This
course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CTRP 1050 Machine Shorthand Speed Building – Medical
(1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY CTRP 55ABCD, BUS 75]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64 hours lab
Degree Applicable
Promotes development of speed and accuracy in taking medical dictation, as it relates to civil and criminal law, on a stenotype machine
at designated speeds. Includes English usage, punctuation, spelling/
word usage, and proper transcription and document formatting. Mastery of 3, 5 and 10 minute dictation tests required at 97.5% accuracy
to move through speed building. This course meets the requirements
of the Court Reporters Board of California. This course is offered on a
Pass/No Pass basis only.
CTRP 1060 Machine Shorthand Speed Building – Multiple
Voices (1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY CTRP 56ABCD, BUS 76]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64 hours lab
Degree Applicable
Provides development of speed and accuracy in taking multi-voice dictation (two and four-voice) on civil and criminal material on a stenotype
machine at designated speeds. Includes English usage, punctuation,
spelling/word usage, and proper transcription and document formatting. Mastery of 3, 5 and 10 minute dictation tests required at 97.5%
accuracy to move through speed building. This course meets the requirements of the Court Reporters Board of California. This course is
offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CTRP 1070 Legal Terminology (1)
[FORMERLY CTRP 57]
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Prerequisite: English 1500 or concurrent enrollment in English 1500; Advisory: Student preferably in 140 wpm class or enrollment with permission
of instructor; 16 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course will give provide a background of basic legal terminology
useful to the student interested in court reporting. The student will explore Latin prefixes, Latin suffixes and those who successfully complete
the course will be able to correctly spell, pronounce and define basic
legal terms. This course meets the requirements of the Court Reporters Board of California leading to certification to take the state Certified
Shorthand Reporter test. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis
only.
CTRP 1080 Court and Deposition Procedures (2)
[FORMERLY CTRP 58]
Co-requisites: Court Reporting 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060; Advisory: Eligibility
for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
Emphasizes role of the official and freelance reporter in preparation
of deposition and court transcripts, marking and handling of exhibits,
indexing and storing notes, reporting techniques and ethics; also, the
course includes the communication skills, professional image and business etiquette expected of the reporter. This course meets the requirements of the Court Reporters Board of California. This course is offered
on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CTRP 1090 Court Reporting Punctuation and
Grammar (4)
[FORMERLY CTRP 59]
Co-requisites: Court Reporting 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060; Advisory: Eligibility
for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
A comprehensive course covering standard English rules for grammar,
punctuation and capitalization with particular emphasis on punctuating the reporter’s transcript. This course contains specialized English
topics as they apply to the reporting profession. Grammar for reporters emphasizes parts of speech and parts of sentence structure. This
course lays an essential foundation for correct grammar and punctuation, as well as an overview of proofreading techniques that apply to
verbatim transcripts. This course meets the requirements of the Court
Reporters Board of California. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass
basis only.
CTRP 1200 Certified Shorthand Reporter Internship (1)
[FORMERLY CTRP 60]
Prerequisite: Student reaches proficiency of 180 words per minute; 48
hours lab
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students in the Court Reporting program
to complete the necessary internship and practicum field hours in the
workplace needed for certification. This course is offered on a Pass/No
Pass basis only.
CTRP 1250 Certified Shorthand Reporter Preparation (2)
[FORMERLY CTRP 61]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all speed building courses as well as
academics; Advisory: Passed all tests in 200 wpm, including qualifier; or,
permission of instructor; 32 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
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Comprehensive review of all academic course material, as well as court
reporting related courses, which are necessary to take the Registered
Professional Reporter and Certified Shorthand Reporter tests. Extensive reviews of vocabulary, legal and medical terminologies, court and
deposition review (including various State and Federal codes), ethics,
grammar and punctuation development, anatomy, and spelling. This
course meets the requirements of the Court Reporters Board of California. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
CJA 1001
Corrections Officer Core Course (5 ½)
[FORMERLY CJA 52]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 176 hours lab (208 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course provides the student with the necessary knowledge and
skills required to effectively supervise inmates in a correctional setting.
The course is designed to comply with the Board of Corrections guide­
lines in the standard training for corrections (Basic CORE course for cor­
rectional officers in local detention facilities). It will cover professional­
ism, laws, and the criminal justice system, custody and supervision of
inmates, demonstrated skills in the handling of contraband, restraint
techniques, first aid and CPR, and physical conditioning. Certificate of
Completion issued.
CJA 1002
Firearms Training (1)*
FORMERLY POSC 51; CJA 51]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course meets firearms training and qualification as mandated by
the Bureau of Consumer Affairs of the State of California. Students will
receive instruction in the legal, moral and ethical use of firearms while
performing their duties. Students will also receive instruction in marks­
manship and will be required to qualify in marksmanship.
CJA 1003
Chemical Agent Deployment (1 ½)
[FORMERLY CJA 73]
Prerequisite: None; 24 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide students with the practical, safe, le­
gal, and technical aspects of deploying chemical agents in the confines
of a correctional facility. It will also cover the proper use of the devices
used to deliver the chemical agent and the use of the gas mask and
the decontamination process. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass
basis only.
CJA 1004
Defensive Tactics & Weaponless Defense (1)
[FORMERLYPOSC 60; CJA 60]
Prerequisite: None; 12 hours lecture; 12 hours lab (24 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to train law enforcement personnel to perform
their daily tasks with less danger to themselves and to increase their
ability to control prisoners or suspects in a humane manner. Students
must provide their own gym clothing, a Sam Brown belt (less revolver),
and a regulation baton.
CJA 1005
Unarmed Self Defense (2 ½)
[FORMERLY CJA 61]
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Prerequisite: CJA 1001 or CJA 1057; 16 hours lecture; 80 hours lab (96 hours
total)
Degree Applicable
This is a course that deals with an advanced curriculum of self-defense
and is designed specifically for law enforcement and corrections candi­
dates and personnel. A high level of physical fitness will be obtained as
well as a study and practice of control holds, escape techniques, kicks,
blocks, punches, and take downs. This is a confidence-building course
that delves into the assessment of various threat levels and their elimi­
nation, as well as the avoidance of confrontations when feasible.
CJA 1006
Report Writing (1)*
[FORMERLY POSC 59; CJA 59]
Prerequisite: None; 21 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course provides instruction in the writing and use of various types
of police reports used by law enforcement agencies. This course is de­
signed for the new officer, the experienced officer, and reserve officers
who may have trouble writing reports.
CJA 1011
Probation Officer Core Course (5)
[FORMERLY CJA 74]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 144 hours lab (176 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to meet the Board of Corrections-Standards
and Training for Corrections requirements for entry-level probation
officers. The course will identify and specify the training necessary for
entry level probation officers who have no prior experience in the pro­
bation field. Issues addressed will consist of those knowledge and skills
which are essential for the newly hired probation officer to meet mini­
mum performance standards for entry level personnel and to obtain
maximum benefit from subsequent on-the-job training experience.
The student will be introduced to the adult/juvenile court systems, and
processes which cover court reports, writing initial violator reports,
case information gathering, conducting interviews and assessments.
The student will also be introduced to crisis intervention counseling,
and CPR.
CJA 1021
Juvenile Counselor Core Course (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 56]
Advisory: Students should be eligible to work in a juvenile detention fa­
cility upon completion of the course; 8 hours lecture; 136 hours lab (144
hours total)
Degree Applicable
The juvenile counselor course is designed to meet all of the Board of
Corrections (STC) requirements for entry-level staff for employment in
a juvenile correctional institution. This course includes arrest, searches
and seizure laws and procedures, report writing, counseling, and first
aid and CPR.
CJA 1031
Federal Privatized Corrections Officer Core
Course (10)
[FORMERLY CJA 62]
Prerequisite: None; 167 ½ hours lecture; 6 ½ hours lab (174 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide the student with the necessary
knowledge and skills required to effectively supervise inmates in a pri­
vate facility contracting to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The course
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complies with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Corrections Corpora­
tion of America’s guidelines in the Standards and Training for Correc­
tions Officers who are employed by CCA in their facilities that house
Federal inmates. It will cover professionalism, laws, the Criminal Justice
system, custody and supervision of inmates, demonstrated skills in the
handling of contraband, restraint techniques, first aid and CPR, as well
as physical conditioning.
CJA 1032
Federal Prison Yearly In Service Training (2 ½)
[FORMERLY CJA 71]
Prerequisite: None; 40 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide students with the federally man­
dated forty hour in-service training in the following areas: interper­
sonal communication, human resources, blood born pathogens/CPR,
cultural diversity, firearms qualification, ethics, firearms, and badges,
use of force, emotionally disturbed inmates, fire and safety, emergency
plans, key and tool control, contraband, sexual harassment, disruptive
groups, defensive tactics, and chemical agents. This course is offered
on a Pass/ No Pass basis only.
CJA 1033
Federal Prison Emerg Response Training (2 ½)
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CJA 1058
Reserve Officer Training—Firearms
Training (½ unit per semester; limit 2 units)
[FORMERLY CJA 58ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4 hours lecture; 20 hours lab (24 hours total)
Degree Applicable
The course is designed primarily to meet the requirements of Penal
Code section 832, which establishes a minimum mandatory standard
of training for Peace Officers in the State of California. Students will en­
gage in the use of firearms. Meets P.O.S.T. requirements for Firearms
Training. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CJA 1100
Criminal Justice Administration Special
Topics (¼-3)
[FORMERLY CJA 63A-Z]
Prerequisite: None; minimum of 4 hours lecture; 4 hours lab (8 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a series of workshop/seminar sessions devoted to instruction in
specialized topics pertinent to the criminal justice administration field.
These courses are offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
CJA 1126
Criminal Justice Administration Special
Topics (¼-3)
[FORMERLY CJA 72]
Prerequisite: None; 40 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide students with the basic tools neces­
sary to operate as a member of a federal prison “Emergency Response
Team.” This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
[FORMERLY CJA 64A-Z]
Prerequisite: None; minimum of 4 hours lecture; 4 hours lab (8 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a series of workshop/seminar sessions devoted to instruction in
specialized topics pertinent to the criminal justice administration field.
These courses are offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
CJA 1034
CJA 1152
Administrative/ Management Yearly Inservice
Training (2 ½)
[FORMERLY CJA 70]
Prerequisite: None; 40 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for mid-level and upper level managers/admin­
istrators in a federal prison. The course will provide students with the
necessary skills and knowledge required to effectively supervise cor­
rections personnel. It will cover the role of the manager/administrator,
supervisor skills, cultural diversity, current laws and standards, stress
awareness, heath issues, fire and life safety, workers compensation,
labor law, employee/management relations, community relations, el­
ements of the criminal justice system, and communication skills. This
course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
CJA 1057
Reserve Officer Training—Arrest and Control
(1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY CJA 57ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4 hours lecture; 36 hours lab (40 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course introduces methods and regulations used by peace offi­
cers regarding the powers of arrest, search and seizure. Students will
engage in the use of weaponless self-defense activities. The course is
designed primarily to meet the requirements of Penal Code section
832, which establishes a minimum mandatory standard of training for
peace officers in the State of California. This course meets P.O.S.T. re­
quirements. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
Criminal Justice Administration Special
Topics (¼-3)
[FORMERLY CJA 65A-Z]
Prerequisite: None; minimum of 4 hours lecture; 4 hours lab (8 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a series of workshop/seminar sessions devoted to instruction in
specialized topics pertinent to the criminal justice administration field.
These courses are offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
CJA 1501
Intro to the Administration of Justice (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
The history and philosophy of administration of justice in America are
studied in this course, including recapitulation of system, identifying
the various subsystems, role expectations and their interrelationships,
theories of crime, punishment and rehabilitation, ethics, and education
and training for professionalism in the system.
CJA 1521
Introduction to Corrections (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 21]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This survey of the historical, theoretical and philosophical explanations
of criminal behavior provides a treatise on the function and objectives
of parole and probation. The judicial system and its relationship to the
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criminal offender as well as modern techniques of controlling crime are
studied. The total correctional field with an emphasis on treatment and
rehabilitation methods and facilities are surveyed.
CJA 1549 Vocational Work Experience (1 to 4—limit 16
units total)
[FORMERLY CJA 49ABCD]
Prerequisite: Students must have declared vocational /occupational major
in Criminal Justice Administration and have a related work opportunity.
Students must be concurrently enrolled in at least additional CJA course
required for the declared major, and carry a minimum grade point average
of 2.00. Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly
recommended; 1 hour seminar; units/hours are based on hours worked
on outside em­ployment. 5 hours per week per semester is equal to 1 unit.
Note: Units in work experience cannot be included as part of a student’s
load for Veterans Educational benefits.
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is for students enrolled in vocational programs and who
are employed in occupational fields directly related to their declared
CJA major. Attitudes, skills and knowledge essential for success in their
career field are explored.
CJA 2102
The Justice System (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 2]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an in-depth study of the role and responsibilities
of each segment within the administration of justice system: law en­
forcement, judicial, corrections. A past, present and future exposure
to each sub-system proceeds from initial entry to final disposition and
the relationship each segment maintains with its system members are
provided.
CJA 2103
Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 3]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course covers the historical development, philosophy and practice
of law and constitutional provisions; definitions and classifications of
crime; legal research, study of case law, methodology, and concepts
of law as a social force. Law as it affects the correctional component of
the justice system will be clearly identified.
CJA 2104
Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 4]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evi­
dence are surveyed in this course with emphasis on constitutional and
procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; kinds
and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial de­
cisions interpreting individual rights and case studies.
CJA 2105
Community Relations (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 5]
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Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
An in-depth exploration of the roles of the administration of justice
practitioners and their agencies is provided in this course. Through in­
teraction and study the student will become aware of the interrelation­
ships and role expectations among the various agencies and the pub­
lic. Principal emphasis will be on the professional image of the system
of justice administration and the development of positive relationships
between members of the system and the public. This course will also
include the role of the police in the community, actions of the field po­
lice officer in the areas of press relations, minority group relations, and
the areas of public information.
CJA 2111
Juvenile Procedures (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 11]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a study of the organization, functions and jurisdiction of juvenile
agencies with emphasis on the processing and detention of juveniles;
juvenile case disposition; juvenile statutes and court procedures.
CJA 2112
Problems of Physical Evidence (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 12]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The collection, identification, preservation and transportation of physi­
cal evidence found at crime scenes are studied in this course. Featured
are, the use of photography, molds, casts, moulage masks to preserve
evidence: fingerprint examinations, classification and preservation of
prints: familiarization with polygraph examination: identification of
handwriting and typewriting; firearms identification; importance of
hair, fibers, dust and blood as evidence; importance of laboratory ex­
amination and discussion of available facilities.
CJA 2113
Criminal Investigation (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 13]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a discussion of the problems involved in the investigation of spe­
cific offenses with emphasis upon the felonies. Sources of information,
cooperation with related agencies, writing of the investigation report,
and use of testing for driver intoxication are covered.
CJA 2115
Patrol Procedures (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 15]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
Theories, philosophies and concepts related to the role expectations
of the line enforcement officer are explored. Emphasis is on the patrol,
traffic and public service responsibilities and their relationship to the
administration of justice system.
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CJA 2130
Corrections Supervisor Core Course (2 ½)
[FORMERLY CJA 30]
Prerequisite: None; 24 hours lecture; 56 hours lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to provide the student with the necessary
knowledge and skills required to effectively supervise corrections of­
ficers in a correctional setting. This course is designed to comply with
the Board of Corrections guidelines in the Standard Training for Correc­
tions (Supervisor Core Course) in local and private detention facilities.
It will cover the role of the supervisor, managing personnel, supervisor
skills, laws, standards and communication.
CJA 2131
Control and Supervision in Corrections (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 31]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lec­
ture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course offers an overview of supervision of inmates in the local,
state and federal correctional institutions. The issues of control in
a continuum from institutional daily living through crisis situations
will be introduced and discussed. The course will emphasize the role
played by the offender and correctional worker. Topics include inmate
sub-culture, violence and the effects of crowding on inmates and staff,
and coping techniques for correctional officers in a hostile prison en­
vironment. The causes and effects of abusive tactics will also be dis­
cussed.
CJA 2133
Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 33]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lec­
ture
Transfer Credit: CSU
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 correc­
tions environment, the civil rights of prisoners and responsibilities and
liabilities of correctional officials.
CJA 2134
Correctional Interviewing & Counseling (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 34]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lec­
ture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an overview of the techniques in counseling available to
practitioners in corrections. The student will learn the use of appropri­
ate techniques and theories in confidence building which may be used
by the correctional employee in client interviews and counseling. This
is a basic course for students planning to enter or already employed
within the correctional science field.
CJA 2135
Public Safety Communications (3)
[FORMERLY CJA 35]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lec­
ture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introductory course dealing with all aspects of public safety
communication. It will cover the techniques of effectively communi­
cating facts, information, and ideas in a clear and logical manner for a
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variety of public safety systems reports, i.e. crime/violation/incident re­
ports, letters, memoranda, directives, and administrative reports. Stu­
dents will gain practical experience in interviewing, note taking, report
writing, and testifying.
DENTAL HYGIENE
DNTL1054 Clinical Practice IV (1 unit per semester;
limit 3 units)
[FORMERLY DNTL 54; DNTL 54A, 54B, 54C]
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program. Completion of Den­
tal Hygiene 2243; 48 clinic (lab) hours per semester to be arranged with
the instructor
Degree Applicable
This course will provide students with the opportunity to become more
proficient in the clinical skills learned and practiced in previous clinical
courses and to prepare them for success on their state clinical licensing
examinations. It is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
DNTL1510 Oral Biology (3)
[FORMERLY DNTL 10]
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program, Biology 2250 & 2260;
48 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a study of embryology and histology of oral structural formation,
clinical recognition of normal oral structures, the physiological and
structural functions of teeth and supporting tissues, and oral anatomy
relative to proper dental hygiene procedures.
DNTL1511 Oral Radiology (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 11]
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program; 32 hours lecture; 32
hours lab (64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course teaches the fundamentals of radiation equipment and
avoidance of exposure hazards along with clinical application of proce­
dures involved in exposing, processing, preparation and interpretation
of dental roentgenograms.
DNTL1512 Head and Neck Anatomy (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 12]
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program, Biology 2250, 2255, &
2256; 32 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course studies the anatomical structures of the head and neck
regions and relates these structures to the clinical practice of dental
hygiene.
DNTL1513 Dental Health Education/Seminar (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 13]
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
Principles and practices of prevention and control of dental disease
with emphasis on nutrition, plaque control, motivation and chair side
patient education are covered in this course.
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DNTL1514 Introduction to Clinic (4)
[FORMERLY DNTL 14]
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program; 64 hours lecture; 64
hours lab (128 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
All clinical procedures and skills needed for dental hygiene are intro­
duced in this course.
DNTL1517 Critical Thinking for Health Sciences (1 ½)
[FORMERLY DNTL 17]
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 24 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The Introduction to Critical Thinking for Health Sciences course is de­
signed to improve students’ reasoning process. Instruction consists of
creating argument maps analyzing the validity of arguments, creating
valid arguments, critiquing assumptions within arguments, distin­
guishing between induction and deduction, and in arriving at valid
and supportable conclusions. Special emphasis is placed on reasoning
and problem solving in health care.
DNTL2020 Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 20]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene
Program courses and Chemistry 2108 and 2109; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours
lab (64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course emphasizes the pharmacology and physiology of local
anesthetic agents and their proper use, the anatomy of the trigeminal
nerve, physiology of nerve conduction and how anesthesia works, and
the prevention and management of emergencies.
DNTL 2021 General and Oral Pathology (4)
[FORMERLY DNTL 21]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene Program courses, and Biology 2250, 2255, 2256, and 2260; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course covers the pathological processes of inflammation, immu­
nology defense, degeneration, neoplasm, developmental disorders,
healing and repair. Recognition of abnormalities in the human body
with a special emphasis on normal and abnormal conditions in the oral
cavity also are emphasized.
DNTL2023 Patient Management and Geriatrics (1)
[FORMERLY DNTL 23]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene
Program courses; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course teaches characteristics, motivation and management of in­
dividual patients, and interpersonal communication. Treatment of the
compromised patient and my functional therapy is presented.
DNTL2024 Clinical Practice I (4)
[FORMERLY DNTL 24]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene
Program courses; 16 hours lecture; 144 hours clinic (lab) (160 hours total)
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Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides beginning clinical experience in the treatment of
adult and child patients. Various clinical procedures utilizing scaling
and polishing techniques, extra-oral and intra-oral inspections, cancer
screening, dental and periodontal charting, plaque control instructions
and topical fluoride application will be put into supervised practice.
DNTL2026 Nutrition in Dentistry (1)
[FORMERLY DNTL 26]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene
Program courses; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides the basic principles of nutrition and their relation­
ship to dental and total health, and teaches students’ to perform dietary
surveys on clinic patients and to plan nutritional dietary programs.
DNTL2027 Critical Thinking for Health Sciences (1 ½)
[FORMERLY DNTL 27]
Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 1517 with a grade of “C” or better; Advisory:
Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 24
hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene 1517. Instruction consists of creating argument maps, analyzing the validity of arguments,
cre­ating valid arguments, critiquing assumptions within arguments,
dis­tinguishing between induction and deduction, and in arriving at
valid and supportable conclusions. Special emphasis is placed on case
stud­ies germane to Dental Hygiene and Health Sciences.
DNTL2130 Periodontics I (3)
[FORMERLY DNTL 30]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first and second semester Dental
Hygiene Program courses; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course in periodontics teaches identification of the normal peri­
odontium and recognition of deviations from normal and the etiology
and principles of periodontal diseases, examination procedures, treat­
ment and preventative measures.
DNTL2131 Pharmacology (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 31]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first and second semester Den­tal
Hygiene Program courses, and Chemistry 2108, 2109, Biology 2255 & 2256;
32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course emphasizes the classification and study of drugs accord­
ing to origin, physical and chemical properties, therapeutic effect and
values, particularly of drugs used in dentistry.
DNTL2132 Dental Materials (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 32]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first and second semester Dental
Hygiene Program courses; 32 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course teaches the composition and use of various materials used
in the dental procedures, fundamentals of chair side assisting while
using dental materials, the concepts of the entire dental team, and
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principles and application of expanded duties for registered dental hygienists.
DNTL2133 Advanced Clinical Topics (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 33]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first and second semester Dental
Hygiene Program courses; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course teaches the student to perform proficiency in soft tissue
diagnosis and evaluation and develops clinical proficiency under su­
pervision by performing curettage and soft tissue management pro­
cedures.
DNTL2134 Clinical Practice II (5)
[FORMERLY DNTL 34]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first and second semester Den­
tal Hygiene Program courses; 16 hours lecture; 192 hours clinic (lab) (208
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides intermediate experience in the treatment of den­
tal hygiene patients to expand on the procedures and techniques in­
troduced in Introduction to Clinic and Clinical Practice I, and to provide
more experience on more difficult cases.
DNTL2240 Periodontics II (1 ½)
[FORMERLY DNTL 40]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first, second and third semester
Dental Hygiene Program courses; 24 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to enhance assessment skills applicable in the
treatment of patients with advanced periodontal disease. It covers den­
tal hygienist ethical and clinical responsibility in periodontal disorders
and teaches the legal ramifications and relationship of the specialty
practice of periodontics within the broad scope of dentistry.
DNTL2241 Practice and Financial Management (1)
[FORMERLY DNTL 41]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first, second and third semester
Dental Hygiene Program courses; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course covers office practice management, ethical and legal as­
pects of dentistry and dental hygiene, and business matters relating to
dental hygiene practice.
DNTL2243 Clinical Practice III (6)
[FORMERLY DNTL 43]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first, second and third semester
Dental Hygiene Program courses; 16 hours lecture; 256 hours clinic (lab)
(272 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides students with the opportunity to become more
proficient in the clinical skills learned and practiced in previous clinical
courses and to prepare them for success on their state and national
board examinations.
DNTL2244 Community Oral Health (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 44]
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first, second and third semester
Dental Hygiene Program courses; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of dental
public health. The emphasis is placed on the role of the dental hygien­
ist as an innovator of, and an educator in, community health programs.
Public health issues will be introduced and discussed.
DNTL2245 Ethics and Jurisprudence (2)
[FORMERLY DNTL 45]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first, second and third semester
Dental Hygiene Program courses; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course studies the fundamental factors necessary to be employed
and practice within the ethical and legal framework of the State Dental
Practice Act and the code of ethics of the American Dental Associa­
tion.
DIRECT SUPPORT EDUCATION
DSE 0090
Direct Support Education—Individual
Rights and Choices (0)
[FORMERLY S.S. 90; DSE 90]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
The course will provide an overview of rights issues as they relate to
people with developmental disabilities and recipients of services.
DSE 1501
Direct Support Education—Introduction to
Developmental Disabilities (3)
[FORMERLY S.S. 1; DSE 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will provide a background in the history, language, and the
basic concepts of services for persons with developmental disabilities,
and terms and vocabulary that are important to the field of develop­
mental disabilities. In addition, students will become more effective
communicating with others and in understanding the system that is
part of the developmental disabilities field. The course will also detail
ethics, confidentiality, and mandated data privacy and how they tie
together.
DSE 1502
Direct Support Education— Documentation
and Individual Rights and Choices (3)
[FORMERLY S.S. 2; DSE 2]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will provide general guidelines for documentation, record­
ing activities and/or events, different types of documentation, effec­
tive documentation methods, and the importance of confidentiality.
This course will also provide an overview of rights and issues as they
relate to individuals with developmental disabilities and recipients of
services.
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DSE 1503
Direct Support Education—Introduction to
Medication Support (3)
[FORMERLY S.S. 3; DSE 3]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course helps students understand how to support people in effectively and safely managing their medications. Information on how
to work with medical professionals and safely store, administer and
handle medications is included. Since not all DSP’s have the same responsibilities in medication support due to different regulations and
the varied needs of the persons being supported, the course provides
concepts and tools that help students understand and address their
unique situations.
DSE 1504
Direct Support Education—Cultural
Competency (3)
[FORMERLY S.S. 4; DSE 4]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course helps students develop cultural awareness and to understand how to work with people who have a wide variety of personal
perspectives, cultures, and life circumstances. The student will develop
increased cultural competency by learning about the five elements of
cultural competency: 1) valuing diversity; 2) understanding your own
culture; 3) understanding when culture may be affecting interactions
between persons and among groups; 4) knowing where to find good
resources; and 5) knowing how to change your behavior to meet the
cultural needs of others.
DSE 1505
Direct Support Education—Teaching
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
and Dealing with Challenging Behavior (3)
[FORMERLY DSE 5]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will provide learners with an overview of methods for
helping people with developmental disabilities effectively learn new
tasks and skills. The effects of cognitive disabilities on learning will be
examined as well as general learning principles. It will then combine
these learning principles in dealing with challenging behaviors that are
harmful to self or others, result in property destruction, or consistently
interfere with the achievement of personal goals.
DSE 1506
Direct Support Education— Maltreatment
and Safety at Home and in the Community (3)
[FORMERLY DSE 6]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will review what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are, how
to identify suspected cases, how to protect the person who has been
the victim of these situations and how to effectively document these
situations. The student will also learn about specific reasons individuals with disabilities may be more vulnerable to abuse, neglect or
exploitation and what strategies they could use to help reduce their
vulnerabilities. In addition, students will learn the personal and envi-
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ronmental factors that put people at risk. It will teach how to negotiate
and support a balance between the risks of freedom, people’s right to
be safe, and the responsibilities of a DSP.
DRAMA
DRAM1510 Introduction to Theatre (3)
[FORMERLY DRAM 10]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 or concurrent enrollment strongly rec­
ommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Introduction to Theatre provides a foundation for attending, enjoy­
ing, analyzing and participating in the live theatrical experience. This
course is designed to introduce students to the study of theatre as a
living art by emphasizing performance as an event rather than as lit­
erature. It will focus on the contributions of actors, directors, designers,
playwrights, and audiences, and how they collaborate to create the
performance. Class activities will include lectures, discussion, audio-vi­
sual components, student presentations, practical experience, reading,
and writing assignments.
DRAM1535 Elementary Acting (3)
[FORMERLY DRAM 35]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This general course is a survey of acting as an art and profession, and
emphasizes performance and practical problems of the theatre.
DRAM1540 Television Performance (2)*
[FORMERLY DRAM 39A]
Advisory: Completion of Drama 1535 and eligibility for English 1000 and
Reading 1005 strongly recom­mended; 16 hours lecture; 32 hours lab (48
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course emphasizes exploration and application of performance
techniques in video broadcast production, and includes research, writ­
ing and performing.
DRAM1545 Advanced Television Performance (2)*
[FORMERLY DRAM 39B]
Prerequisite: Drama 1540; 16 hours lecture; 32 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
Exploration and application of performance techniques utilized in vid­
eo broadcast productions are emphasized in this course. Class mem­
bers will participate in research, writing, and performing local video
programs.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECE 0281
Effective Parenting (½, 1, 2, 3, or 4 units per
semester; limit 32 units)
[FORMERLY ECE 81ABCDEFGH]
Prerequisite: None; 8, 16, 32, 48, or 64 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
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This course is designed to give theories and styles of parenting, meth­
ods for achieving relationships, and child development and growth
concepts. Observations of infant/toddler, preschool, and latch key
programs will be supplemented for the student’s understanding. It is
offered on a Pass/ No Pass basis only.
ECE 0282
Practicum for Effective Parenting (½, 1, or 2
units per semester; limit 16 units)*
[FORMERLY ECE 82ABCDEFGH]
Prerequisite: None; 24, 48, or 96 hours practicum
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for effective use of activities and ideas written
to assist parents, caregivers, and teachers in providing enrichment,
along with fun ways to interact with infants/toddlers, preschool and
school-age children as they grow and learn. Implementing theories
of child growth and development with the inclusive, diverse environ­
ment. It is offered on a graded basis only. Class meetings follow the
Taft Union High School schedule.
ECE 0283
Practicum for Effective Parenting (½, 1, or 2
units per semester; limit 12 units)
[FORMERLY ECE 83ABCDEF]
Prerequisite: None; 24, 48, or 96 hours practicum
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for effective use of activities and ideas written
to assist parents, caregivers, and teachers in providing enrichment,
along with fun ways to interact with infants/toddlers, preschool and
school-age children as they grow and learn. Implementing theories
of child growth and development with the inclusive, diverse environ­
ment. This course is offered on a graded basis only. Class meetings
follow the Taft College schedule.
ECE 1501
Early Childhood Education
Curriculum (3)(DS3)
[FORMERLY ECE 2]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed as a practical “hands-on” approach to present­
ing a variety of learning experiences to preschool-aged children, with
an awareness of cultural differences and diverse abilities. The units to
be covered include mathematics, language arts, science, nutrition, sea­
sonal activities and fine arts.
ECE 1511
Creative Experiences for Children (3) (DS3)
[FORMERLY ECE 3]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course develops sensitivity for children and their instructional
needs and introduces learning experiences and techniques that will
help develop the potential for creativity in young children, cognizant
of differences in culture and learning abilities.
ECE 1521
Coop. Education Field Experience (3) (DS5)
[FORMERLY ECE 5]
Advisory: Completion of Psychology 2003, Early Childhood Education
1501, 1511, 1531, 1541, 1621, 2031 (any five) strongly recommended; 32
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hours lecture; 48 hours lab (lecture/observa­tion participation in a preschool program) (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides a training period to apply techniques and meth­
ods acquired in previous ECE courses. It includes weekly class meetings
for evaluation, discussion and methods.
ECE 1531
The Child in Family/Community
Relationships (3) (DS2)
[FORMERLY ECE 6]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a study of the influences in a child’s environment and their effect
on his/her growth and development.
ECE 1541
Movement Activities for the Developing
Child (2) (DS3)
[FORMERLY ECE 8]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to develop an acute sensory perception during
various stages of the child’s individual growth and needs.
ECE 1551
Elementary Music (3) (DS3)
[FORMERLY ECE 9]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a study in the learning sequence from data to generalizations of
music concepts and theories for teaching the young child.
ECE 1561
Introduction to Children’s Literature/
Storytelling (3) (DS3)
[FORMERLY ECE 10]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture plus assigned hours in the library
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introduction to children’s literature, storytelling and book
selection for children from two to ten years. The major emphasis will
center on the works of contemporary authors whose books are cho­
sen for many collections. Techniques of storytelling and story reading
will be presented along with various methods used to interest children
in literature. Children’s poetry will be introduced as well as dramatic
readings. Students may opt to receive credit in either Early Childhood
Education 1561 or English 1507, not both.
ECE 1571
Child Study and Assessment (2) (DS5)
[FORMERLY ECE 20]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended, comple­tion of nine (9) units in ECE including Psychology 2003
and ECE 1521 recommend­ed; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will provide students with hands-on experience of observ­
ing, assessing, and developing a portfolio for young children. In addi­
tion, the student will learn to interpret observations, implement find­
ings, and initiate on-going evaluation.
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ECE 1581
Introduction to Infancy Development—Infant,
Family and Society (3) (DS4)
[FORMERLY ECE 11; ECE 11A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introduction to the basic concepts of infant behavior and de­
velopment. This course is designed to give an orientation to the field
of infant studies. It covers theories of infant development, before birth
preparation, the first months of life, the dawn of consciousness, the ori­
gins of initiative, becoming vulnerable, the 18- to 24-month conflicts,
the 24-month non-baby stage, and the effects of early experience.
ECE 1582
Infant Massage (1) (DS4)
[FORMERLY ECE 11C]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; comple­tion of or concurrent enrollment in ECE 1581 recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a study of the methods and components involved in un­
derstanding child development through bonding, human anatomy,
stress management, self-esteem, and freedom. Emphasis is on the in­
teraction between the caregiver and the infant in understanding cues,
relaxation techniques and musical interludes.
ECE 1583
Using Infant Cues (1) (DS4)
[FORMERLY ECE 11D]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; comple­tion of or concurrent enrollment in ECE 1581 recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a study of the verbal and non-verbal forms of communi­
cation in infants and toddlers that enhances the relationships between
primary care givers and their bonds. Emphasis is on the role of the
caregiver in reading the infant/toddler’s gestures, body language, fa­
cial expressions, and verbal cues to establish a nurturing relationship.
ECE 1584
Field Experience for Infant and Toddler Care
and Development (2)
[FORMERLY ECE 11E]
Prerequisite: ECE 1581 with a grade of “C” or better; TB clearance required;
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended ; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
In this course students will work directly with infants and toddlers while
under the supervision of an infant/toddler teacher. Students will apply
information learned in ECE 1581 focusing on concepts such as: primary
care giving and continuity of care, developmentally appropriate cur­
riculum and environments, health and safety, guidance and discipline,
working with families from various ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
and special needs. TB test is required.
ECE 1590
Child Health and Safety (3) (DS7)
[FORMERLY ECE 12]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
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This course is a study of health and safety as related to the young child.
Content includes information to enable the teacher and the parent to
become more fully aware of their role in developing the overall well
being of the children in their care.
ECE 1601
(DS8)
Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3)
[FORMERLY ECE 15]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course studies the philosophy, materials, and techniques necessary
for designing a multicultural inclusive curriculum for young children,
including examination of the relationship between critical aspects of
culture and the personality development of children, adolescents, and
adults.
ECE 1611
Children with Special Needs—Birth to
Adolescence (3) (DS9)
[FORMERLY ECE 16; ECE 16A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an overview of children with special needs or high risk
factors with a focus on communication disorders, hearing or visual
impairments, emotional and behavioral problems, abuse and neglect
situations, physical or health implications, mental retardation strate­
gies, services for gifted and talented children, and cultural influences
on behaviors.
ECE 1612
Early Intervention and Inclusion (3) (DS9)
[FORMERLY ECE 16B]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; completion of or concurrent enrollment in ECE 1611 recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will focus on the research, theories, and practical applica­
tions from the fields of both early childhood education and special
education. Emphasis is on adapting curriculum strategies to facilitate
all domains of development in children with exceptional needs. This
course will satisfy one of the requirements for the Early Intervention
Certificate.
ECE 1621
Planning & Administering an ECE
Program (3) (DS6)
[FORMERLY ECE 4]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides a comprehensive study analyzing the adminis­
trative management of a program in Early Childhood Education. It is
required for those planning to earn a certificate in Early Childhood Edu­
cation, and should be included in the curriculum of anyone interested
in working in a leadership position in an early childhood environment.
ECE 1631
Understanding Parenting/Foster Parenting (3)
[FORMERLY ECE 19]
Catalog - Student Handbook 2008-2010
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a study on extensive contemporary research literature on
parenting and relevant theoretical perspectives. A special emphasis
is placed on foster parenting concerns and structure, day-to-day chal­
lenges of parenting, grandparenting perspectives, and incorporating
inclusion and diversity issues.
ECE 1641
Use of Puppets in the Classroom (1)
[FORMERLY ECE 17C]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to help students understand the use of pup­
petry in language arts programming, to describe young children’s pup­
pet play, and to help with teaching strategies that offer young children
opportunities for simple dramatization.
ECE 1642
Play (1)
Indoor/Outdoor Activities through Dramatic
[FORMERLY ECE 17D]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will help teachers understand the importance of play, in
and outside the classroom, and the reasons children role-play. It is de­
signed to help the teacher prepare proper materials and equipment for
creating a healthy, culturally sensitive and developmentally appropri­
ate learning environment for young children.
ECE 1643
Math for Young Children (1)
[FORMERLY ECE 17E]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course offers teachers activities and applications of mathemati­
cal concepts developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive for
young children, including the evaluation of commercial math materi­
als, and emphasis on instruction of teacher-made materials.
ECE 1644
Science for Young Children (1)
[FORMERLY ECE 17H]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course offers teachers activities and applications of scientific con­
cepts developmentally and culturally appropriate for young children,
including the evaluation of commercial science materials, and empha­
sis on instruction of teacher-made materials.
ECE 1651
Family Child Care Management (1) (DS4)
[FORMERLY ECE 18A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for individuals who would like to be Family
Child Care Providers. It will encompass the development of a childcare
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policy and a business contract, a method of business record keeping,
give information on California health and safety regulations for licensed
Family Child Care Homes, provide positive modes of communicating
with parents, help create a nurturing environment in a private home,
and demonstrate age appropriate activities for home use.
ECE 1652
Problem Solving and Networking in Family
Child Care (½) (DS3)
[FORMERLY ECE 18B]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to provide strategies for assisting the family day
care provider in getting support through local communities, network­
ing techniques with other family day care providers, understanding
affiliate organizations and their goals, understanding policies and pro­
cedures of licensing, and working toward open communication skills
with children and parents.
ECE 1653
Discipline Techniques for Preschool
Children (1)
[FORMERLY ECE 18C]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to assist Family Child Care Providers and teach­
ers in a children’s center convert children’s conflicts to positive feelings,
transform classroom disputes, help develop empathy toward peers,
demonstrate effective approaches and responses, and assess class­
room environments, sensitive to both culture and diverse abilities.
ECE 1654
Discipline Techniques for School-Age Children
and Adolescents (1)
[FORMERLY ECE 18D]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to assist Family Child Care Providers and teach­
ers in a children’s center convert children’s conflicts to positive feelings,
transform classroom disputes, help develop empathy toward peers,
demonstrate effective approaches and responses, and assess class­
room environments, sensitive to both culture and diverse abilities.
ECE 1660
School-Age Curriculum for Before and After
School Programs/Interpersonal
Relationships (1)
[FORMERLY ECE 48A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 15 hours lecture; 3 hours lab (18 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for instruction in the methods and principles
of teaching school-age children in before and after school programs.
Emphasis is on planning the program, building self-esteem in children,
creating peaceful environments, and instructing students on recogniz­
ing and working with individual learning styles and diverse cultures in
school-age children.
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ECE 1661
School-Age Curriculum for Before and After
School Programs/Activities (1)
[FORMERLY ECE 48B]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 15 hours lecture; 3 hours lab (18 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for instruction in the methods and principles
of teaching school-age children in before and after school programs.
Emphasis is on planning the program, gathering resources in math, sci­
ence, creative movement, computers, and language arts, with a focus
on differing abilities and ethnicity.
ECE 1662
School-Age Curriculum for Before and After
School Programs/Theory (1)
[FORMERLY ECE 48C]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended, 15 hours lecture; 3 hours lab (18 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for instruction in the methods and principles
of teaching school-age children in before and after school programs.
Emphasis is on creative movement in a classroom environment, devel­
oping programs for all children in a school-age environment, working
with diversity issues, developing resources for school-age programs,
and understanding theories of development and differing abilities in
children.
ECE 1701
Current Topics in Child Development (½-3)
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throughout the semester while researching various educational theo­
ries and developing appropriate activities and lesson plans.
ECE 2031
Elementary Nutrition (3) (DS3)
[FORMERLY ECE 7]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an in-depth study in the complex ideas necessary to understand
the dynamics of nutritional processes in the development of individual
children.
ECE 2041
Advanced Administration of Early Childhood
Programs (3) (DS6)
[FORMERLY ECE 14]
Prerequisite: ECE 1621; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to meet an educational need for administra­
tors and directors that is not covered in the administration course, Early
Childhood Education 1621. This course will attempt to include current
per­sonnel administration policies, keep a special focus on improving
all aspects of instruction and update current personnel management
pro­cedures and demonstrate techniques for teacher-parent partnerships, with a sensitivity to cultural and special needs issues.
ECE 2051
Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a
Collaborative Learning Setting (3)
[FORMERLY ECE 36A-Z]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 8-48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a study of topics and issues of current interest in early childhood
education. Units vary according to topic selected, semester offered,
and number of meetings scheduled. This course is of interest to the
student majoring in child development, social science, or general education. May be repeated with different topics.
[FORMERLY ECE 47]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
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 teach­
ers while simultaneously addressing the diverse and special needs of
children, parents, and other staff.
ECE 2011
EARTH SCIENCE
Advanced Creative Experiences for
Children (3) (DS3)
[FORMERLY ECE 13]
Prerequisite: ECE 1511; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is developed to extend experiences and techniques, new
innovations in education, and cover aspects in depth in specific cur­
ricula that cannot be covered in the basic creative experiences course.
An in-depth study is needed for teachers who wish to develop greater
creativity in their students.
ECE 2021
Introduction to the Primary Grade
Classroom (3)
[FORMERLY ECE 48D]
Prerequisite: Psychology 2003 with a grade of “C” or better; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
An introduction to elementary education through exploration of curri­
cula used in various kindergarten through third grade classrooms. Stu­
dents will have the opportunity to interact with children and teachers
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ESCI 1120 Introduction to Earth Science (4)
Advisory: Mathematics 1060 with a grade of “C” or better; eligibility for
English 1500 and Reading 1505 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture;
48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a brief introduction to the earth sciences: astronomy,
geology, meteorology, and oceanography. This course introduces the
fundamental concepts of astronomy, including planetary origin and
motions; geology, including origin and composition of earth, landforms, and plate tectonics; meteorology, including climate and weather; and oceanography, including ocean currents and tides. The course
is designed for liberal arts and education majors.
ECONOMICS
ECON1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)*
[FORMERLY ECON 16]
Catalog - Student Handbook 2008-2010
Prerequisite: Math 1060 or two years of high school algebra with a grade of
“C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is a college-level mathematics course designed for business ad­
ministration, social science, life science, and industrial technology ma­
jors. It includes a brief review of advanced topics from algebra. Matrix
operations and solution of systems of linear equations by the GaussJordan elimination method are covered. Course emphasis is on differ­
ential and integral calculus for polynomial, rational, exponential and
logarithmic functions, functions involving radicals, and combinations
of these, with applications to problems in the student’s field of interest.
This course is not open to students with credit in Mathematics 2100.
The student may opt to receive credit in only one of the following
courses: Economics 1560, Business Administration 1560 or Math 1560.
ECON2210 Principles of Economics-Macro (3)
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Transfer Credit: CSU
Basic concepts of electronics are emphasized as they relate to electric
circuits, and circuit components. Many electronics devices are analyzed
fully. Much time is spent measuring the calculating electronics relation­
ships in laboratory experiments.
ELEC1052
Advanced Electronics (5)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 52A]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1541; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours to­
tal)
Degree Applicable
The concepts learned in basic electronics are applied to working equip­
ment used in communications and industry. The equipment is thor­
oughly discussed as to how it operates and how corrective steps can
be made in case of malfunction.
[FORMERLY ECON 1A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000, Reading 1005 and Math 1050 strongly
recom­mended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ECON 2)
Students are introduced to the principles of macroeconomics. Analy­
sis of national income production, full employment and price stability,
cyclical stability, and the economic growth problem are emphasized.
Both the income expenditure approach, debt management, and the
fiscal and monetary approach are studied. Emphasis is on tools of eco­
nomic thinking and the historical development of these tools.
ELEC1053
ECON2120 Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
[FORMERLY ELEC 60]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
This course involves the study of the principles of process control, in­
cluding what constitutes control, why it is needed, typical methods of
control, and the types of instruments used in typical process control
systems. Industrial processes and process variables, with emphasis on
concepts related to temperature, pressure and flow would be empha­
sized.
[FORMERLY ECON 1B]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000, Reading 1005 and Math 1050 strongly
recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ECON 4)
This course is an introduction to the principles of microeconomics. An
analysis of the value and distribution theory, supply and demand in­
cluding the theory of market structures, and the pricing and allocation
of the factors of production, together with market models and general
equilibrium analysis and study of the international economy. Empha­
sis is on tools of economic thinking and the historical development of
these tools.
ELECTRONICS
ELEC1540
Fundamentals of Electricity (3)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 40]
Advisory: Mathematics 1050 or one year of high school algebra strongly
rec­ommended; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a study of basic concepts of electricity with emphasis on the
fundamentals of electricity and magnetism as related to industry, the
home, and the school. Theory and the application of capacitance, impedance, power factor, and high and low voltage distribution are studied. Many laboratory experiments will be made to emphasize the material covered in lecture and demonstration.
ELEC1541
Basic Electronics (5)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 41]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1540; Advisory: Mathematics 1530 strongly recom­
mended; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours total)
Advanced Electronics (5)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 52B]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1052; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours to­
tal)
Degree Applicable
This course teaches the basic concepts associated with microproces­
sors and digital systems. The student will also learn maintenance tech­
niques and troubleshooting procedures on PC boards.
ELEC1060
ELEC1061
Intro. to Process Control & Concepts (1)*
Testing Instruments (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 61]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1541 and 1060; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
In this course students will learn the basic operating principles and pro­
cedures for using a variety of test instruments. The specific instruments
that are covered include: hydraulic deadweight testers, pneumatic
deadweight testers, hydraulic comparators, pneumatic comparators,
manometers, aspirator bulb pressure calibrators, DC power supplies,
function generators, frequency counters, potentiometers and decade
resistance boxes. The course will provide students with a basic under­
standing of how these test instruments work, the functions they per­
form, how they are assembled and used in a variety of test situations,
and how they are properly maintained.
ELEC1062
Instrument Blueprints and Instrument
Errors (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 62]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1061; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
In this course students will learn the basic concepts associated with
instrumentation diagrams and loop diagrams, with specific emphasis
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on the symbols used in these diagrams. The program will acquaint
students with various symbols used on instrumentation and loop
diagrams, including instrument symbols, signal line symbols used to
represent connections and junction boxes and power supply symbols.
In addition, students will learn the various types of instrument errors
and how to identify errors using an input-output graph. The basic prin­
ciples of calibration and the use of calibration in correcting errors are
also introduced.
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the components, func­
tion and basic operating of actuators and positioners. Pneumatic dia­
phragm, piston and electric actuators and motion-balance and forcebalance positioners are emphasized. The basic concepts associated
with pneumatic controllers will also be covered including basic main­
tenance and calibration procedures for one-, two- and three-mode
pneumatic controllers.
ELEC1063
ELEC1068
Instrumentation Electrical and Mechanical
Connections (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 63]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1541 and 1060; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts as­
sociated with instrumentation electrical and mechanical connections.
Students will learn various electrical and mechanical connections pro­
cedures and their applications in several types of instrument systems,
including splicing, electrical connector installation, grounding, intrin­
sic safety, preparing a tubing installation and tubing connector instal­
lation.
ELEC1064
Troubleshooting and Recorders (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 64]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1062 and 1063; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts as­
sociated with troubleshooting and will learn to develop a logical ap­
proach to troubleshooting. In addition, students will learn the function,
basic operating principles and maintenance of recorders, with empha­
sis on both strip chart recorders and circular recorders.
ELEC1065
Pneumatic Instruments (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 65]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1061 and 1063; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts as­
sociated with pneumatic instruments with specific emphasis on pneu­
matic sensors, indicators and transmitters. The course will acquaint the
student with basic maintenance and calibration procedures for a vari­
ety of pneumatic instruments, pressure gauges, rotameters, bimetallic
thermometers, thermal elements and thermal wells and motion-bal­
ance temperature transmitters.
ELEC1066
Pneumatic Transducers, Computing Relays,
Air Supplies and Regulators (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 66]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1064 and 1065; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic function and
applications of pneumatic relays, the different types of pneumatic relays and the concepts of gain and bias. In addition, the student will
learn the basic operation principles, maintenance procedures and
troubleshooting for a typical pneumatic air supply system.
ELEC1067
Control Valves, Actuators and Positioners (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 67]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1064; 32 hours lecture-lab
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Basic Controllers (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 68]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1064; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic maintenance
and calibration procedures for one-, two- and three-mode pneumatic
controllers.
ELEC1069
Pneumatic Controllers (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 69]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1066; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts asso­
ciated with pneumatic controllers, including response modes of pneu­
matic controllers. Tuning methods and trouble-shooting techniques in
pneumatic instrument loops will also be introduced.
ELEC1070
Advanced Solid-State Electronics (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 70]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1541; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts as­
sociated with advanced solid-state electronics. Various types of solidstate circuits, such as PC boards and integrated circuits will be covered.
Additionally, the basic operating theory for each type of device and
some common applications of each will be studied.
ELEC1071
Electronic Instruments (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 71]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1061; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn how to calibrate, trouble­
shoot and replace or repair common electronic sensing instruments.
The basic operating principles and practical application of electronic
sensing instruments is emphasized.
ELEC1072
Electronic Transducers, Computing Relays (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 72]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1061 and 1070; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts as­
sociated with electronic transducers and computing relays and their
applications in process control instruments and loops. In addition, the
student will be introduced to I/P and R/P transducers, electromechani­
cal relays and computing relays, logic data, digital codes, digital to ana­
log converters and analog to digital converters.
ELEC1073
Electronic Controllers (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 73]
Catalog - Student Handbook 2008-2010
Prerequisite: Electronics 1061; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts as­
sociated with electronic controllers. Various types of electronic control­
lers, their components, and the types of control action they provide will
be covered. Students will also be introduced to calibration procedures
performed on electronic controllers, as well as tuning, troubleshooting
and repair procedures.
ELEC1074
Analytical Equipment (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 74]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1061 and 1070; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts as­
sociated with the various methods of analysis used in industrial pro­
cess control. Included will be study of analytical methods, such as gas
analysis, infrared analysis, electrical and thermal conductivity analysis
and gas chromatography. Maintenance and calibration procedures of
analytical equipment will also be covered.
ELEC1075 Introduction to Microprocessors and Digital
Systems (1)*
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Students participating in this program will learn the concepts, practic­
es, and guidelines associated with programmable controllers. Students
will become acquainted with the components of a programmable con­
troller and the functions they perform. They will focus on procedures
and guidelines for installing a PC system and conducting start-up
checks of the system. Also covered are the principles and procedures
associated with the maintenance and troubleshooting of a PC system.
ELEC1085
[FORMERLY ELEC 85]
Advisory: Eligibility for Mathematics 1050 strongly recommended; 12
hours lecture; 12 hours lab (24 hours total)
Degree Applicable
The course will cover the basic theory that is necessary to understand
the operation of electrical circuits and devices. Electricity is defined
and Ohm’s law is applied to determine values and predict changes. This
theory is applied to DC, single-phase AC, and three-phase AC circuits.
Theory of operation of motors and transformers is covered. Students
will learn how to read and use a variety of electrical circuit diagrams.
The importance of proper handling and updating of electrical dia­
grams is emphasized.
[FORMERLY ELEC 75]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1061 and 1070; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts as­
sociated with microprocessors and digital systems. The major parts of
microcomputers and their functions, as well as some types of circuits
commonly found in digital equipment will be studied. Additionally,
digital codes and their interpretation, basic programming skills and
troubleshooting techniques will be introduced.
ELEC1086
ELEC1076
ELEC1087
Microprocessors (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 76]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1070; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts of
microprocessors. Included will be study of different types of digital
control and their function and an introduction to microprocessor ter­
minology and basic microprocessor programming skills. Maintenance
and troubleshooting procedures for direct and distributed digital con­
trol systems will also be covered.
ELEC1077
Advanced Digital Control (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 77]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1066, 1075 and 1076; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
The course is designed to assist students in understanding the basic
concepts and procedures associated with digital control instruments.
The course will acquaint them with smart transmitters, single loop dig­
ital configuration and commissioning procedures, normal operating
characteristics, and troubleshooting and maintenance guidelines.
ELEC1078
Programmable Controllers (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 78]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1075; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
AC/DC Theory & Electrical Blueprint
Reading (1)*
Operation and Use of Electrical Testing
Instruments (½)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 86]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1085; 8 hours lecture; 8 hours lab (16 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course will provide the student with the knowledge of how a vari­
ety of test instruments operate; how to use them to determine values
of current, voltage, and resistance; and how to maintain test instru­
ments.
Electrical Connections (½)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 87]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1086; 8 hours lecture; 8 hours lab (16 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course will provide the student with the basic skills and techniques
used in making various types of electrical connections, and how spe­
cific electrical connections are used for high and low voltage.
ELEC1088
Control Equipment (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 88]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1086; 12 hours lecture; 12 hours lab (24 hours total)
Degree Applicable
The course is intended to provide the student knowledge of the basic
steps to troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical control devices.
ELEC1089
Protective Relays, Switchgear, Batteries and
Transformers (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 89]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1087 and 1088; 12 hours lecture; 12 hours lab (24
hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course will cover the basic operating principles of various relays
and circuit breakers, including maintenance and calibration checks.
Students will learn basic operating principles, safety precautions, in­
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spections, and maintenance procedures for industrial batteries. Op­
erating principles and tests to determine the condition of large trans­
formers will be covered.
ELEC1090
Electric Motors (1)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 90]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1087 and 1088; 12 hours lecture; 12 hours lab (24
hours total)
Degree Applicable
The course will cover the basic operating principles of AC and DC mo­
tors and various maintenance procedures and techniques, including
assembly and disassembly, cleaning, electrical checks, brush mainte­
nance, bearing replacement, commutator maintenance, and trouble­
shooting techniques.
ELEC1091
Solid-State Devices (½)*
[FORMERLY ELEC 91]
Prerequisite: Electronics 1087; 8 hours lecture; 8 hours lab (16 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course will cover the basic operating principles of various solidstate devices including diodes, rectifiers, transistors, SCR’s, and triacs.
The student will also learn maintenance techniques including basic os­
cilloscope operation, and troubleshooting and soldering procedures.
ENGLISH
ENGL0800 Basic Skills in Writing and Grammar (4)
[FORMERLY ENGL 63ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students who need to review, improve, and/
or learn basic writing and grammar skills. This course focuses on correct
usage of a variety of grammatical structures and the implementation
of these into well-developed paragraphs. Students will write a mini­
mum of 1,250 words during the semester. The course objective is for
students to write 125-word paragraphs with grade based on grammar,
organization, and content. This course also enhances and teaches prac­
tical application of basic spelling rules and patterns to improve overall
spelling performance.
ENGL0900 Communication Skills (4)
[FORMERLY ENGL 55AB]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or suc­cessful completion
of English 0800 with a grade of “C” or better or re-qualification by assessment process.
Not Degree Applicable
This course, designed for students whose placement test scores indi­
cate a need for improvement in basic communication skills, includes
grammar review and basic composition.
ENGL1000 English Fundamentals (3)
[FORMERLY ENGL 50]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or English 0900 with a
grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is for those whose placement test score indicates a need
to review the mechanics of written composition: sentence structure,
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punctuation and spelling. Intensive training in paragraph and theme
writing, reading for understanding and vocabulary are included.
ENGL1500 Composition and Reading (3)
[FORMERLY ENGL 1A]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of English 1000 & Reading 1005 with a grade of “C” or better; Information
Competency 1548 or concurrent enrollment in Information Competency
1548
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ENGL 2)
This course stresses expository writing based on critical reading of se­
lected prose works, library research techniques, a research paper, two
book reviews, style and vocabulary, grammar and mechanics.
ENGL1507 Introduction to Children’s Literature/
Storytelling (3)
[FORMERLY ENGL 11]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture plus assigned hours in the library
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introduction to children’s literature, storytelling and book
selection for children from two to 10 years. The major emphasis will
center on the works of contemporary authors whose books are chosen
for many collections. Techniques of storytelling and story reading will
be presented along with various methods used to interest children in
literature. Children’s poetry will be introduced as well as dramatic read­
ings. Students may opt to receive credit in either English 1507 or Early
Childhood Education 1561, not both.
ENGL1600 Critical Thinking, Literature, and
Composition (3)
[FORMERLY ENGL 1B]
Prerequisite: English 1500 with a grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ENGL 4)
This course focuses on critical thinking and composition through read­
ing of essays, poetry, drama, and fiction. It introduces critical evalua­
tion, develops techniques of analytical, critical and argumentative writ­
ing, explores inference, evidence, inductive and deductive reasoning,
identification of assumptions, underlying conclusions and other terms
of logical thinking, and continues expository writing (8,000 word mini­
mum).
ENGL1700 Creative Writing (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY ENGL 47ABCD]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture or 16 hours to be arranged for independent
study
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course involves the writing of imaginative literature, (short stories,
short plays, poems), the discussion of techniques, and group evalua­
tion of student writing by class members.
ENGL2200 California Literature and The Great Central
Valley (3)*
[FORMERLY ENGL 42]
Prerequisite: English 1500 with a “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
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This analytical and chronological survey of multicultural California lit­
erature emphasizes literature of the Great Central Valley. It begins with
the Yokuts, moves through turn of the century writers such as London
and Norris, includes modern masters such as Saroyan and Steinbeck,
and concludes with contemporary writers such as Hong Kingston, Didion, and the Fresno poets.
ENGL2300 Twentieth Century American Women
Writers (3)*
[FORMERLY ENGL 43]
Prerequisite: English 1500 with a grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an analytical study of Twentieth Century literature by American
women of several cultures writing in a variety of genres, emphasizing
roles of women, evolution of forms and techniques in writing by Ameri­
can women, and historical factors, including the feminist movement.
Courses of Instruction
ESL 0020
Level 2 (0)
[FORMERLY ESL 92]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0010; 112 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
This course is designed for students at the high-beginning level of English and focuses on increasing vocabulary and improving grammar understanding through practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students work independently and in groups on projects and
presentations. This is an open-entry, open-exit class.
ESL 0030
Level 3 (0)
[FORMERLY ENGL 44]
Prerequisite: English 1500 with a grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an analytical study of Twentieth Century American Literature,
the course is multicultural and includes a variety of modern and con­
temporary works from several genres.
[FORMERLY ESL 93]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0020; 112 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
This course is designed for students at the low-intermediate level of
English. The focus is on preparing students for academic/vocational
success through increasing vocabulary and improving grammatical
understanding. This is done through practice of listening speaking,
reading and writing skills. Students work independently on homework
and exams and in groups on projects and presentations. This is an
open-entry, open-exit class.
ENGL2500 Chicano Literature (3)
ESL 0040
[FORMERLY ENGL 45]
Prerequisite: English 1500 with a grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course will introduce the literature of the Chicano. Selections from
fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and drama will be analyzed and interpreted
in depth.
[FORMERLY ESL 94]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0030; 112 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
This course is designed for students at the high-intermediate level of
English. The focus is on preparing students for academic/vocational
success through increasing vocabulary and improving grammatical
understanding. This is done through practice of listening, speaking,
reading and writing skills. Students work independently on homework
and exams and in groups on projects and presentations. This is an
open-entry, open-exit class.
ENGL2400 Twentieth Century American Literature (3)*
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL 0001
Pre-level 1 (0)
[FORMERLY ESL 90]
Prerequisite: None; 112 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
This course is designed for students at the literacy level of English and
focuses on helping students build a base of vocabulary and founda­
tions of grammar understanding through practice of listening, speak­
ing, reading and writing skills. Students engage in activities such as
simple interviews with classmates related to everyday communication
needs. This is an open-entry, open-exit class.
ESL 0010
Level 1 (0)
[FORMERLY ESL 91]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0001; 112 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
This course is designed for students at the low-beginning level of Eng­
lish and focuses on helping students increase their vocabulary base
and foundations of grammar understanding through practice of listen­
ing, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students engage in activities
such as simple interviews with classmates related to everyday commu­
nication needs. This is an open-entry, open-exit class.
Level 4 (0)
ESL 0050 Level 5 (0)
[FORMERLY ESL 95]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0040; 112 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
This course is designed for students at the advanced level of English.
The focus is on preparing students for academic/vocational success
through increasing vocabulary and improving grammatical under­
standing. This is done through practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students work independently on homework and
exams and in groups on projects and presentations. This is an openentry, open-exit class.
ESL 0090 English as a Second Language for Early
Childhood Education (0)
[FORMERLY ESL 80]
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL 0050 or equivalent; 48 hours
lecture
Non Credit Course
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For non-native speakers, this course stresses listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary development, and workplace
English used in the childcare industry.
ESL 0600
Writing and Grammar I (4)
[FORMERLY ESL 71]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process; 64 hours lecture; 16
hours lab (80 hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students at the beginning level of English
and focuses on grammar and writing at the sentence level. Students
write a series of related sentences based on personal experiences and
familiar material. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of vocabulary,
idioms, and structures appropriate for writing. The course stresses the
correct use of a variety of grammatical structures and verb tenses at
the sentence level.
ESL 0605
Reading and Vocabulary I (3)
[FORMERLY ESL 72]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process and successful comple­
tion of or concurrent enrollment in ESL 0600; 48 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students at the beginning level of English
and focuses on helping students improve their ability to read academic
material. Emphasis is placed on building vocabulary and helping stu­
dents learn how to infer meaning from context.
ESL 0610
Listening and Speaking I (3)
[FORMERLY ESL 73]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process and successful comple­
tion of or concurrent enrollment in ESL 0600 and ESL 0605; 48 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students at the beginning level of English
and focuses on helping students improve their ability to speak English clearly and accurately. Emphasis is placed on vowels, consonants,
stress, rhythm, and intonation. Students practice their clarity and accuracy of language via group discussions, short speeches, and presentations.
ESL 0700
Writing and Grammar II (4)
[FORMERLY ESL 61]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0600 with a grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (80
hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students at the low intermediate level of
English and focuses on grammar and composition. Students write oneto-two paragraph compositions. Special emphasis is placed on the ac­
quisition of vocabulary, idioms, and structures of written English. The
course stresses the correct use of a variety of grammatical structures
and verb tenses within the context of the composition.
ESL 0705
Reading and Vocabulary II (3)
[FORMERLY ESL 62]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0600 and 0605 and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ESL 0700; 48 hours lecture
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Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students at the low-intermediate level of
English and is skills-based, focusing on developing the skills necessary
to read academic material. Emphasis is also placed on building vocabu­
lary and helping students learn how to infer meaning from context. A
complete work is read in this class.
ESL 0800
Writing and Grammar III (4)
[FORMERLY ESL 51]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0700 with a grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (80
hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
English as a Second Language 0800 is designed for students at the
high intermediate level of English. This course focuses on grammar and
composition. Students write three-to-five paragraph compositions.
Special emphasis is placed on the acquisition of vocabulary, idioms,
and structures of written English. The course stresses the correct use of
a variety of grammatical structures and verb tenses within the context
of the composition.
ESL 0805
Reading and Vocabulary III (3)
[FORMERLY ESL 52]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0700 and 0705 and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ESL 0800; 48 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students at the high-intermediate level of
English. The main emphasis is to encourage students to read extensively and promote English language proficiency and reading skills. A
complete work of fiction or non-fiction is read and analyzed through
related questions, discussions, and journal writing.
ESL 0900
Writing and Grammar IV (4)
[FORMERLY ESL 55]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0800 with a grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (80
hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
English as a Second Language 0900 is designed for students at the ad­
vanced level of ESL. This course focuses on paraphrasing, summariz­
ing, and essay writing. Academic reading material is used to stimulate
independent thinking, and compositions are written in response to the
readings. These three to five-paragraph compositions demonstrate
students’ ability to use advanced grammatical structures of English.
ESL 0905
Reading and Vocabulary IV (3)
[FORMERLY ESL56]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 0800 and 0805 and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ESL 0900; 48 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students at the advanced level of ESL. Stu­
dents read extensively and practice English language proficiency and
reading skills. Two complete works; one fiction, one non-fiction are
read and analyzed through related questions, discussions, and journal
writing. This course also focuses preparing students to read collegelevel texts.
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FRENCH
FRNC1501 Elementary French (4)*
[FORMERLY FRNC 1]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This beginning course includes pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence
structure, grammar, writing of phrases and simple sentences, dictation,
simple conversation, lab exercises. Students learn about French culture
through class discussions, reading, dialogues, and instructional aids
and listening tapes.
FRNC1502 Elementary French (4)*
[FORMERLY FRNC 2]
Prerequisite: French 1501 or two years of high school French with a grade
of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
As in French 1501, this course stresses pronunciation, vocabulary,
gram­mar, writing, dictation, conversation, and lab exercises. Students
en­hance their knowledge of French culture through class discussions,
reading, dialogues, and instructional aids.
FRNC2001 Intermediate French (4)*
[FORMERLY FRNC 3]
Prerequisite: French 1502 or three years of high school French with a grade
of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course, conducted predominately in French, includes reading,
writing, translation, vocabulary, and culture.
FRNC2002 Intermediate French (4)*
[FORMERLY FRNC 4]
Prerequisite: French 2001 or four years of high school French with a grade
of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course, a continuation of French 2001, emphasizes grammar, conversation, letter writing, composition, translation, litera­ture and culture.
GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 1510 Physical Geography (3)
[FORMERLY GEOG 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – GEOG 2)
This survey course is designed to study the basic physical elements
of geography. It places special emphasis on climate, landforms, soils,
natural vegetation and their world patterns of distribution.
GEOG1520 Cultural Geography (3)
[FORMERLY GEOG 2]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – GEOG 4)
Courses of Instruction
This is a study of the basic cultural elements of geography that places
special emphasis on population, settlement pattern, land use, cultural
worlds and their patterns of distribution.
GEOLOGY
GEOL1500 Introduction to Geology (4)
[FORMERLY GEOL 10]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – GEOL 6)
This course studies the basic principles of geology including labora­
tory study of minerals and rocks, structure of rock masses in the field,
earthquakes, interpretation of geologic maps and evolution of natural
landscapes. Field trips are required to certain local points of geological
interest.
GEOL1501 Historical Geology (4)*
[FORMERLY GEOL 11]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture, 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course studies the origin and geologic history of the earth and the
development of plant and animal life as shown through the evidence
of fossils and rocks. Field trips are made to local points of geological
interest.
GERMAN
GRMN 1501 Elementary German (4)*
[FORMERLY GERM 1]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This beginning course emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary, struc­
ture, grammar, and culture and civilization through dialogues, reading,
and writing.
GRMN 1502 Elementary German (4)*
[FORMERLY GERM 2]
Prerequisite: German 1501 or two years of high school German with a
grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A continuation of German 1501, this course stresses pronunciation,
listen­ing, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
GRMN 2001 Intermediate German (4)*
[FORMERLY GERM 3]
Prerequisite: German 1502 or three years of high school German with a
grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Besides reviewing fundamentals, students read plays and short stories
emphasizing German civilization and culture.
GRMN 2002 Intermediate German (4)*
[FORMERLY GERM 4]
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Prerequisite: German 2001 or four years of high school German with a
grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course continues the study of literature, writing, speaking, gram­
mar, and culture.
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course satisfies the State of California required training for home
childcare providers. It is approved by the EMSA and includes eight
hours of supplemental health and safety issues.
GOLF CLUB REPAIR & DESIGN
HLED1510 Principles of Healthful Living (3)
GOLF1500 Golf Club Repair & Design (2)*
[FORMERLY GOLF 33]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 24 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a vocational course that demonstrates to students the new­
est basic golf club assembly techniques and club repair procedures.
Information concerning golf club design, fitting and alteration is pre­
sented.
HEALTH EDUCATION
HLED0022 Multimedia Standard First Aid (0)*
[FORMERLY H ED 22]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours
Non Credit Course
This course is a coordinated instructional system consisting of motion
picture films, instructor led practice sessions, and a workbook. It can be
given in one work day (8 hours) or in several shorter sessions. It is an
American Red Cross course and is compatible with the Heart Associa­
tion Standards and materials.
HLED0061 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (0)*
[FORMERLY H ED 61]
Prerequisite: None; 9 hours
Non Credit Course
The American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course. Upon
completion of the course the student will receive a CPR Certificate from
the American Red Cross.
HLED0062 Preparation for Childbirth (0)*
[FORMERLY H ED 62]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours
Non Credit Course
The course prepares the mother for the birth of her child and prepares
the coach to support her during her labor and delivery. Exercises are
given to prepare her body for the birth and to speed recovery. Instruc­
tion is also given in breast-feeding and care of the infant.
HLED1059 Pediatric First Aid (½)
[FORMERLY H ED 60A]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course teaches pediatric First Aid & CPR.
HLED1060 Safety & Health for Child Care Providers (½)
[FORMERLY H ED 60B]
90
[FORMERLY H ED 10]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
The course includes the meaning and significance of physical, mental
and social health as related to the individual and society. Topics include
mental health, physical fitness, health services, personal relationships,
diseases, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, narcotics and nutrition.
HLED1520 First Aid (1)*
[FORMERLY H ED 20]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This American Red Cross standard first aid course provides instruction
in all the immediate, temporary treatment given in case of accident or
sudden illness before the services of a physician can be secured.
HLED1530 Emergency Medical Technician 1 (3 ½)
[FORMERLY H ED 30]
Prerequisite: 18 years of age by end of the course;
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 24 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (120 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides the student with an understanding of the skills
and assessment techniques needed to care for an ill or injured person in the pre-hospital setting. It closely follows the state regulations
for EMT-1A training and leads to certification at the county level. This
course is required for ambulance personnel and the California Highway
Patrol (CHP). Re­peat as necessary for State EMS regulations.
HLED1531 Emergency Medical Technician 1A-A
Refresher Course (1)
[FORMERLY H ED 31]
Prerequisite: Possession of a current EMT card; 24 hours didactic
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course includes advanced skills and topics to fill continuing edu­
cation requirements for those who already have Emergency Medical
Technology Training and possess EMT cards.
HLED1540 Clinical Medical Assisting (5)
[FORMERLY H ED 40]
Prerequisite: Health Education 1541 & 1542 or concurrent enrollment in
Health Education 1541 & 1542; 64 hours lecture; 64 hours lab; plus 160
hours of focused clinical externship over one year (288 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
The focus of this course is learning varied clinical duties associated
with patient preparation, examination, and treatment. This program
of study emphasizes medical terminology and clinical medical office
procedures. Clinical experience entails proficiency in typical job duties
required of a medical assistant. These job duties include taking and re­
cording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for exami­
nation, performing basic laboratory procedures and tests, disposing
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of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical instruments, explaining
treatment procedures to patients, changing dressings, administering
injections and drawing blood. Medical assistants work under the direct
supervision of a physician.
HLED1541 Medical Terminology (3)
[FORMERLY H ED 41]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The focus of this course is learning the origin, correct spelling, pronun­
ciation, meaning and current usage of common medical terms and
their application to clinical records and reports. Specific emphasis is
on root words, prefixes, suffixes, stems, combining forms, medical ab­
breviations, symbols, and terms commonly used in patient’s records
and laboratory reports.
HLED1542 Basic Pharmacology (2)
[FORMERLY H ED 42]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
A comprehensive introduction to pharmacology emphasizing basic
mathematics, systems of measurement, the calculation of dosages,
medication administration, and essential drug information as it relates
to classification and effects on body systems. The emphasis of this
course is on basic concepts of accuracy, safety and delivery of profes­
sional care.
HISTORY
HIST2202
Western Civilization (3)
[FORMERLY HIST 4A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC
This course is a survey of the cultural foundations of Western peoples
and nations with an emphasis on European civilizations from the earli­
est times through the 17th century.
HIST2204
Western Civilization (3)
[FORMERLY HIST 4B]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC
This course is a survey of the cultural foundations of Western peoples
and nations with an emphasis on European civilizations from the 17th
century to the present.
HIST2210
World Civilization to 1600 (3)
[FORMERLY HIST 5A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lec­
ture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course surveys World History from the emergence of human be­
ings through the Renaissance. Topics will include the River Civilizations,
Greece, Rome, China, India, and Southeast Asia, Islam, Early American
Civilizations, Africa, and the emergency of Europe.
Courses of Instruction
HIST2231
Political & Social History of the United
States (3)
[FORMERLY HIST 17A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC (CAN – HIST 8)
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from the
founding of the English Colonies to 1865. It meets the 3-unit require­
ment in American History and Institutions for the Associate Degrees.
HIST2232
Political & Social History of the United
States (3)
[FORMERLY HIST 17B]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC
This course is a survey of the history of the United States since 1865. It
meets the 3-unit requirement in American History and Institutions for
the Associate Degrees.
HIST2270
California History (3)
[FORMERLY HIST 39]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC
Beginning with the time when Native Americans alone lived in Califor­
nia, through the days of Spanish domination, the Gold Rush, and the
ascendancy of the Americans, the history of California is studied in its
economic, social, intellectual, and political aspects.
HUMANITIES
HUM 1500 Introduction to the Humanities (3)
[FORMERLY HUM 5]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course introduces the student to the variety of media and themes
depicting universal human experiences presented in the humanities
(painting, sculpture, architecture, theatre, music, dance, and film).
HUM 2010 Introduction to Film Studies (3)
[FORMERLY HUM 10]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lec­
ture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an introductory course designed to educate the student about
the form and content of narrative film from the early Twentieth Century
to the present.
HUM 2030 Special Topics in Genre Film (1, 2, 3, or 4 units
per semester; limit 16 units) Independent
Study
[FORMERLY HUM 36ABCD]
Advisory: Humanities 2010 or English 1500 strongly recommended; 16, 32,
48, or 64 hours to be arranged
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Transfer Credit: CSU:UC**
This course is designed to continue the student’s exploration of film
studies by focusing on one of the following genre of film: gangster,
western, comedy, detective, family melodrama, musical, science fic­
tion, or any other genre or combination of genres approved by the
instructor.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION AUTOMOTIVE
IEA 0001 Preventive Maintenance (0)*
[FORMERLY IEA 89]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Non Credit Course
The emphasis in this course is placed on preventive maintenance of au­
tomobiles. Students with previous knowledge of automotive mechan­
ics may do more extensive work on their cars.
IEA 1010
Automotive Electricity and Electronics (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 90A]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a study of electrical and electronic principles, sources of elec­
tricity and electromagnetic induction, basic electrical system parts,
semiconductor electronic principles, microcomputer electronic sys­
tems, sensors, actuators, displays and microprocessors. Laboratory will
consist of the following: testing, servicing and repairing of sensors, ac­
tuators, displays, microprocessors, generators, alternators, regulators,
starters, coils, distributors, spark plugs and electronic controls.
IEA 1011
Advanced Automotive Electricity and \
Electronics (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 90B]
Prerequisite: IEA 1010; 32 hours lecture: 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an advanced study of electrical and electronic principles, sourc­
es of electricity and electromagnetic induction, advanced electrical
system parts, semiconductor electronic principles, microcomputer
electronic systems, sensors, actuators, displays and microprocessors.
Laboratory will consist of the following: testing, servicing and repairing
of sensors, actuators, displays, microprocessors, generators, alterna­
tors, regulators, starters, coils, distributors, spark plugs and electronic
controls.
IEA 1012
Advanced Automotive Electricity and
Electronics (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 90C]
Prerequisite: IEA 1011; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course provides more advanced study of electrical and electronic
principles, sources of electricity and electromagnetic induction, ad­
vanced electrical system parts, semiconductor electronic principles,
microcomputer electronic systems, sensors, actuators, displays and
microprocessors. Laboratory will consist of the following: testing, ser­
vicing and repairing of sensors, actuators, displays, microprocessors,
generators, alternators, regulators, starters, coils, distributors, spark
plugs and electronic controls.
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IEA 1013
Advanced Automotive Electricity and
Electronics (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 90D]
Prerequisite: IEA 1012; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course provides an advanced study of electrical and electronic
principles, advanced electronic system parts, ignition systems, elec­
tronic engine controls, lighting systems and electronic instrumenta­
tion controls. Laboratory will consist of the following: testing, servicing
and repairing of sensors, actuators, displays, microprocessors, genera­
tors, alternators, regulators, starters, coils, distributors, spark plugs and
electronic controls.
IEA 1020
Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing, and
Troubleshooting (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 92A]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course studies the automotive ignition system with concentration
on electronic ignition and computer-controlled ignition. The student
will also be introduced to the use of state-of-the-art electronic diag­
nostic equipment and oscilloscope pattern interpretation.
IEA 1021
Advanced Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing,
and Troubleshooting (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 92B]
Prerequisite: IEA 1020; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This advanced study of the automotive ignition system with concentra­
tion on electronic ignition and computer-controlled ignition will place
an emphasis on the use of state-of-the-art electronic diagnostic equip­
ment and oscilloscope pattern interpretation.
IEA 1022
Advanced Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing,
and Electronic Controls (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 92C]
Prerequisite: IEA 1021; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course provides more advanced study of the automotive ignition
system with concentration on electronic ignition and computer-con­
trolled ignition. Emphasis will be on the use of state-of-the-art elec­
tronic diagnostic equipment and oscilloscope pattern interpretation.
IEA 1023
Advanced Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing,
and Emissions (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 92D]
Prerequisite: IEA 1022; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course provides the most advanced study of the automotive
ignition system with concentration on electronic ignition and com­
puter-controlled ignition. Emphasis will be placed on the use of stateof-the-art electronic diagnostic equipment and oscilloscope pattern
interpretation.
IEA 1030
Automotive Engine Rebuilding (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 93A]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
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Courses of Instruction
Degree Applicable
This is a study of the automotive internal combustion engine. Included
are theory, instruction and/or demonstration on engine construction,
performance, removing, cleaning, measuring, overhauling and replac­
ing. (Minor overhaul consists of valve refacing and seating, cylinder
honing, replacing rings, bearings and gaskets.)
This course involves the advanced study of the principles of automotive
computer controls. It will include the application of the microprocessor
with its related components and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on
electrical and electronic systems, microprocessors, input sensors, out­
put actuators, ignition systems (conventional, electronic and computer
controlled), and exhaust gas analysis (four gas).
IEA 1031
IEA 1052
Advanced Auto Engine Rebuilding (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 93B]
Prerequisite: IEA 1030; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an advanced study of the automotive internal combustion en­
gine. Included are theory, instruction and/or demonstration on engine
construction, performance, removing, cleaning, measuring, and com­
plete reconditioning. (Major overhaul consists of resizing and fitting of
all engine parts to factory specifications.)
IEA 1032
Advanced Auto Engine Rebuilding (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 93C]
Prerequisite: IEA 1031; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an advanced study of the automobile internal combustion en­
gine. Study will include diagnosis and common problems of the en­
gine, automobile fuel injection, timing, and camshaft design.
IEA 1033
Advanced Automotive Engine Rebuilding (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 93D]
Prerequisite: IEA 1032; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an advanced study of the automotive internal combustion en­
gine with emphasis on foreign engine designs.
IEA 1040
Manual Drive Train and Transaxles (5)
[FORMERLY IEA 94]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a study of gear theory, clutch assemblies, manual transmissions
and transaxles, drivelines, differentials and axle assemblies, and fourwheel drive components diagnosis and repair. This course will prepare
students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test area A3, Manual
Drive Train and Transaxles.
IEA 1050
Computerized Engine Controls (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 95A]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course involves the study of the principles of automotive comput­
er controls. It will include the application of the microprocessor with its
related components and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on electri­
cal and electronic systems, test equipment, electronic theory, wiring
systems, Ohm’s and Watt’s Laws, series and parallel circuits, resistance,
short/open/grounded circuits, and sources of electricity.
IEA 1051
Advanced Computerized Engine Controls (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 95B]
Prerequisite: IEA 1050; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
Advanced Computerized Engine Controls (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 95C]
Prerequisite: IEA 1051; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course involves the advanced study of the principles of automotive
computer controls. It will include the application of the microprocessor
with its related components and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on
electrical and electronic systems, fuel delivery systems (carburetion
and fuel injection), closed and open loop theory, and engine oscillo­
scope analysis (conventional and electronic).
IEA 1053
Advanced Computerized Engine Controls (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 95D]
Prerequisite: IEA 1052; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course involves the advanced study of the principles of automotive
computer controls. It will include the application of the microprocessor
with its related components and circuits. Emphasis will be placed on
electrical and electronic systems, California Dept. of Consumer Affairs
smog certification requirements, BAR-90 TAS (Test Analyzer System),
on-board diagnostic systems, and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Engine Performance requirements.
IEA 1060
Brake Systems (6)
[FORMERLY IEA 96]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (160 hours total)
Degree Applicable
Study of brake hydraulic system, diagnosis and repair, master cylinders, fluid lines and hoses, valves and switches, bleeding, flushing and
leak testing, drum brake diagnosis and repair, disc brake diagnosis and
repair, power assist units and anti-lock systems (ABS). This course will
prepare students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test area A5,
Brake Systems.
IEA 1070
Automotive Suspension and Steering
Systems (6)
[FORMERLY IEA 97]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (160 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is a study of wheel bearing and seal service, wheel and tire
service and balancing; shock absorber and strut diagnosis and service;
front and rear suspension system service; computer controlled sus­
pension system service; and steering column service, power steering
service, recalculating ball service, rack and pinion service, four-wheel
steering service; frame diagnosis; and four-wheel alignment. This
course will prepare students for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)
test area A4, Suspension and Steering.
IEA 1080
Automotive Air Conditioning, Heating, and
Accessories (6)
[FORMERLY IEA 98]
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Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (160 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course provides a study of the automotive air conditioning, heat­
ing and accessory systems. Theory and testing of manual and auto­
matic controlling devices. Laboratory work will consist of the follow­
ing: testing, measuring, aligning, adjusting, servicing, repairing and/or
replacing the air conditioning and heating system, manual and auto­
matic controls, power seats and windows, and lighting. ASE Certifica­
tion will be emphasized.
IEA 1090
Automatic and Electronic Transmissions and
Transaxles (5)
[FORMERLY IEA 99]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is a study of basic gear theory, planetary gearing, differ­
ential design, hydraulic principles and control devices, torque multi­
pliers, and electronic controls as related to automatic and electronic
transmissions and transaxles. All major transmissions and transaxles
will be studied. Lab exercises will consist of removing, disassembling,
inspecting, measuring, repairing, assembling, adjusting, and testing
of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Automotive Service Excel­
lence (ASE) certification will be emphasized.
IEA 1500
Automotive Principles (3)
[FORMERLY IEA 9]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a survey study of the entire automobile, covering automotive
tune-up, engines, carburetion, electrical systems, power transmission,
and chassis systems. Shop work consists of related work on automo­
tive equipment.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION SAFETY
IES 1000
Industrial Education Special Topics (¼-3)
[FORMERLY IES 90A-Z]
Prerequisite: None; minimum of 4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab (8 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a series of workshop/seminar sessions devoted to instruction
in specialized topics pertinent to industrial safety. Topics may include outreach for general industry, construction, industrial vocabulary, worksite accident investigation, noise, health hazard awareness,
emergency planning, management, blood borne pathogen exposure,
as well as other special programs as the need arises. The course will
feature speakers or panels of specialists from the industry who have
expertise in the particular subject area. These courses are offered on a
Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1050
Hazardous Materials (1 ½) O2015
[FORMERLY IES 50]
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This shortened version of #201 covers OSHA general industry stan­
dards and integrates materials from other consensus and proprietary
standards that relate to hazardous materials. Included are flammable
and combustible liquids, compressed gases, LP-gases, and cryogenic
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liquids. Related processes such as spraying and dipping are covered,
as well as electrical equipment. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass
basis only.
IES 1051
OSHA’s Ergonomic Guidelines for Nursing
Homes (½) O7000
[FORMERLY IES 51]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
The focus of this one-day course is to use OSHA’s Ergonomics Guidelines
for Nursing Homes to develop a process to protect workers in nursing
homes. The course will focus on analyzing and identifying ergonomic
problem jobs and practical solutions to address these problems. Fea­
tured topics include: developing an ergonomics process; risk factors in
the nursing home guidelines: identifying problem jobs including pro­
tocols for resident assessment; and implementing solutions including
work practices and engineering solutions. This course is offered on a
Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1052
Respiratory Protection (1) O2225
[FORMERLY IES 52]
Prerequisite: None; 20 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This shortened version of #222 covers the requirements for the estab­
lishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respirator program. Topics
include terminology, OSHA standards, NIOSH certification, and medi­
cal evaluation recommendations. Course highlights include laborato­
ries on respirator selection, qualitative fit testing, and the use of a large
array of respiratory and support equipment for hands-on training. This
course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1053
Principles of Ergonomics (1) O2250
[FORMERLY IES 53]
Prerequisite: None; 18 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to prevent muscu­
loskeletal disorders. Topics include work physiology, anthropometry,
musculoskeletal disorders, video display terminals, and risk factors
such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition, and lift­
ing and transfers in health care. Course features industrial case studies
covering analysis and design of work stations and equipment, labora­
tory sessions in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA compli­
ance policies. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1054
Permit-Required Confined Space (1) O2264
[FORMERLY IES 54]
Prerequisite: None; 20 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to enable students to recognize, evaluate,
control, and abate safety and health hazards associated with permitrequired confined space entry. The course focuses on the specific re­
quirements of 29 CFR 1910.146 (a) through (L). Each paragraph of the
standard is discussed with references to the OSHA directive, letters of
interpretation, and preamble rationale. Technical topics include the
recognition of confined space hazards, basic information about instru­
mentation used to evaluate atmospheric hazards, and general permit
space ventilation techniques. Course features workshops on confined
space classification permits and program evaluation. This course is of­
fered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
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IES 1055
Excavation, Trenching & Soil
Mechanics (1) O301
[FORMERLY IES 55]
Prerequisite: None; 20 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course focuses on OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of
excavation and trenching. Students are introduced to practical soil
mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored
slopes and walls of excavations. Various types of shoring (wood tim­
bers and hydraulic) are covered. Testing methods are demonstrated
and a one-day field exercise is conducted, allowing students to use
instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering
rods. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1056
Electrical Standards (1) O3095
[FORMERLY IES 56]
Prerequisite: None; 20 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This shortened version of #309 is designed to provide the student
with a survey of OSHA’s electrical standards and the hazards associ­
ated with electrical installations and equipment. Topics include single
and three-phase systems, cord and plug-connected and fixed equip­
ment, grounding, ground fault circuit interrupters, and safety-related
work practices. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition and
OSHA inspection procedures. Hands-on training is provided using various types of electrical test equipment. This course is offered on a Pass/
No Pass basis only.
IES 1057
Fall Arrest Systems (1) O3110
[FORMERLY IES 57]
Prerequisite: None: 20 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
The course provides an overview of state-of-the art technology for fall
protection and current OSHA requirements. Topics covered include
the principles of fall protection, the components of fall arrest systems,
the limitations of fall arrest equipment, and OSHA policies regarding
fall protection. This course features a one-day field exercise demon­
strating fall protection equipment. This course is offered on a Pass/No
Pass basis only.
IES 1058
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for
the Construction Industry (1 ½) O510
[FORMERLY IES 58A]
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course for private sector personnel covers OSHA policies, proce­
dures, and standards, as well as construction safety and health prin­
ciples. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA construction
standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most
hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Upon successful course
completion, the student will receive an OSHA construction safety and
health 30-hour course completion card. This course is offered on a
Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1059
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for the Construction
Industry (1 ½) O500
[FORMERLY IES 58B]
Courses of Instruction
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1058; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for personnel in the private sector interested
in teaching the 10 and 30 hour construction safety and health out­
reach program to their employees and other interested groups. Special
emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10 and 30
hour programs as well as on those that are the most hazardous, using
OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants are briefed on effec­
tive instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and
handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the
Outreach Program and to conduct both a 10 and 30 hour construction
safety and health course and to issue cards to participants verifying
course completion. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1060
Trainer Update Course in Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for the Construction
Industry (1) O502
[FORMERLY IES 58C]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1059; 18 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for personnel in the private sector who have
completed #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for the Construction Industry and who are active trainers in
the outreach program. It provides an update on such topics as OSHA
construction standards, policies, and regulations. This course is offered
on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1061
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for
General Industry (1 ½) O511
[FORMERLY IES 59A]
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course for private sector personnel covers OSHA policies, pro­
cedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health
principles. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA general
industry standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are
the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Upon successful
course completion, the student will receive an OSHA general industry
safety and health 30 hour course completion card. This course is of­
fered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1062
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for General
Industry (1 ½) O501
[FORMERLY IES 59B]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1061; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course designed for private sector personnel presents detailed in­
formation on how the provisions of the OSH Act may be implemented
in the workplace. Rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the ap­
peals process, and recordkeeping are covered. The course also includes
an introduction to OSHA’s general industry standards and an overview
of the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. This
course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program
and to conduct both a 10 and 30 hour general industry course and is­
sue cards to participants verifying course completion. This course is of­
fered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
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IES 1063
Trainer Update Course in Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for General Industry (1)
O503
[FORMERLY IES 59C]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1062; 18 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for private sector personnel who have complet­
ed course #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Stan­
dards for General Industry and who are active trainers in the outreach
program. It provides an update on OSHA general industry standards
and OSHA policies. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1064
Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal
Agencies (1) O6000
[FORMERLY IES 60]
Prerequisite: None; 23 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course introduces Federal agency collateral duty (part-time) safety
and health personnel to the OSH Act, Executive Order 12196, 29 CFR
1960, and 29 CFR 1910. It enables the students to recognize basic safety and health hazards in their own workplaces and to effectively assist
agency safety and health of­fi cers in their inspection and abatement efforts. The course features a mock inspection of a government facility.
This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1065
Introduction to Machinery and Machine
Guarding (½) O7100
[FORMERLY IES 62]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
The main focus of this course is to increase the participant’s knowledge
and skill in proper machine safeguarding techniques, and to highlight
the benefits of guarding various types of machinery. It is the employ­er’s
responsibility to identify and select the safeguard necessary to protect
employees and others in the work area, as well as provide ap­propriate
training in safe work practices. Knowing when and how to properly
safeguard machinery can reduce or eliminate the potential for accidents and injuries. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
IES 1067
Guide to Industrial Hygiene (1 ½) O521
[FORMERLY IES 63]
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
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This course, designed for private sector personnel, covers industrial
hygiene practices and related OSHA regulations and procedures.
Topics include permissible exposure limits, OSHA health standards,
respiratory protection, engineering controls, hazard communication,
OSHA sampling procedures and strategy, workplace health program
elements, and other industrial hygiene topics, The course features
workshops in health hazard recognition, OSHA health standards, and a
safety and health program workshop. This course is offered on a Pass/
No Pass basis only.
IES 1100
Industrial Education Special Topics (¼-3)
[FORMERLY IES 90A-Z]
Prerequisite: None; minimum of 4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab (8 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a series of workshop/seminar sessions devoted to instruction
in specialized topics pertinent to industrial safety. Topics may include outreach for general industry, construction, industrial vocabulary, worksite accident investigation, noise, health hazard awareness,
emergency planning, management, blood borne pathogen exposure,
as well as other special programs as the need arises. The course will
feature speakers or panels of specialists from the industry who have
expertise in the particular subject area. These courses are offered on a
Pass/No Pass basis only.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION WELDING
Machinery & Machine Guarding (1 ½) O2045
[FORMERLY IES 61]
Prerequisite: IES 1066; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This shortened version of #204 familiarizes the student with various
types of common machinery and the related safety standards. Guid­
ance is provided on the hazards associated with various kinds of ma­
chinery and the control of hazardous energy sources (lock-out/tagout). The course presents an approach to machinery inspection that
enables participants to recognize hazards and to provide options to
achieve abatement. These hazards include mechanical motions and
actions created by points of operation and other machinery processes.
Also included is hands-on training in the laboratories. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
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IEWE0001 Basic Industrial Welding (0)*
[FORMERLY IEWE 66]
Prerequisite: None; 6 hours
Non Credit Course
Basic concepts and manipulative skills as practiced in industry are em­
phasized. The course is intended to train students who plan to enter
welding or related fields as a vocation.
IEWE0010 Oil Field Pipe Welding (0)*
[FORMERLY IEWE 77]
Prerequisite: None; 96 hours
Non Credit Course
This course is designed to train pipe welders for the job market as State
certified pipe welders. Much practice will be performed on all types
and sizes of pipe. Extensive layout procedures will be included as a part
of the training. Instruction will include welding under as many practical
on-the-job conditions as is possible.
IEWE1001 Basic Industrial Welding (3)
[FORMERLY IEWE 67A]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Degree Applicable
Basic concepts and manipulative skills as practiced in industry are em­
phasized in this course which is intended to train students who plan to
enter welding or related fields as a vocation.
IEWE1002 Basic Industrial Welding (3)
[FORMERLY IEWE 67B]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1001; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
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Basic concepts and manipulative skills as practiced in industry are em­
phasized in this course which is intended to train students who plan to
enter welding or related fields as a vocation.
IEWE1011 Intermediate Industrial Welding (3)
[FORMERLY IEWE 68A]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1002; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an intermediate vocational course utilizing electric arc, TIG and
MIG methods of welding. A study is made of the weldability of ferrous
and non-ferrous metals. Code requirements are considered, and stress
tests are made on plate and pipe for construction, aircraft, and pipe
weldments.
IEWE1012 Intermediate Industrial Welding (3)
[FORMERLY IEWE 68B]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1011; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is a continuation of the intermediate vocational course uti­
lizing electric arc, TIG and MIG methods of welding. A study is made of
the weldability of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Code requirements
are considered, and stress tests are made on plate and pipe for con­
struction, aircraft, and pipe weldments.
IEWE1021 Basic Pipe Welding (3)
[FORMERLY IEWE 70A]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1002; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
Presents the theory, procedure, and manipulative skills required to
meet certification standards on schedule 80 steel pipe in the horizontal
fixed position. Manipulative and written tests are used to give students
practice and to evaluate performance in applying techniques learned.
IEWE1022 Basic Pipe Welding (3)
[FORMERLY IEWE 70B]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1021; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
Presents the theory, procedure, and manipulative skills required to
meet certification standards on schedule 80 steel pipe in the horizontal
fixed position. Manipulative and written tests are used to give students
practice and to evaluate performance in applying techniques learned.
IEWE1031 Individual Study in Welding Projects (3)
[FORMERLY IEWE 69A]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1012; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a course for students who wish to undertake a program of indi­
vidual inquiry under the direction of the instructor.
Courses of Instruction
Degree Applicable
This is a course for students who wish to undertake a program of indi­
vidual inquiry under the direction of the instructor.
INFORMATION COMPETENCY
INCO1548 Information Competency & Bibliography (1)
[FORMERLY ENGL 48; LBSK 48; INCO 48]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Methods of library research including the use of online resources,
catalogs, indexes, bibliographies and specialized sources of informa­
tion are presented in this course. Emphasis is on research techniques
for preparation of research paper bibliographies. Basic methods of re­
search including finding, evaluating, and citing information from print,
electronic, and other resources. Effective use of library online catalogs,
databases, and the Web for research. Critical thinking in the develop­
ment of research strategies and evaluation of sources. Citation of re­
search sources using a standard style manual.
JOURNALISM
JRNL1510
Mass Communication & the Individual (3)
[FORMERLY JRN 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This lecture course emphasizes consumer awareness of mass commu­
nication on all levels. Students may opt to receive credit in either Jour­
nalism 1510 or Communications 1510, not both.
JRNL1605 Reporting (3)
[FORMERLY JRN 8A]
Prerequisite: English 1000 & Reading 1005 or eligibility for English 1500;
Advisory: Typing ability recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides a discussion of news sources, techniques of news­
gathering, and approaches to handling news combined with practice
in writing different types of news stories. Students must be members
of the college laboratory newspaper staff.
JRNL1610 Reporting (3)
[FORMERLY JRN 8B]
Prerequisite: Journalism 1605; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides a discussion of news sources, techniques of news­
gathering, and approaches to handling news combined with practice
in writing different types of news stories. Students must be members
of the college laboratory newspaper staff.
IEWE1032 Individual Study in Welding Projects (3)
JRNL1701
News Photography Practice (1 or 2, 1 or 2,
1 or 2, 1 or 2)*
[FORMERLY IEWE 69B]
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 1031; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
[FORMERLY JRN 19A]
Advisory: Understanding of basic camera operation strongly recommended; 48 or 96 hours lab
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Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in
news photography for students who have already acquired a sound
basic understanding of photography by completing a college level
course in introductory photography (or equivalent training and/or experience). Those enrolling in Photography 1701 will be photog­raphers
for the college laboratory newspaper and will be assigned to perform
various practical news photography projects. Students may opt to receive credit in either Journalism 1701 or Photography 1701, not both.
JRNL1802 Publications Practice (1)*
JRNL1702
JRNL1803 Publications Practice (1)*
News Photography Practice (1 or 2)*
[FORMERLY JRN 19B]
Prerequisite; Journalism 1701; 48 or 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in
news photography for students who have already acquired a sound
basic understanding of photography by completing a college level
course in introductory photography (or equivalent training and/or experience). Those enrolling in Photography 1702 will be photog­raphers
for the college laboratory newspaper and will be assigned to perform
various practical news photography projects. Students may opt to receive credit in either Journalism 1702 or Photography 1702, not both.
JRNL1703
News Photography Practice (1 or 2)*
[FORMERLY JRN 19C]
Prerequisite; Journalism 1702; 48 or 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in
news photography for students who have already acquired a sound
basic understanding of photography by completing a college level
course in introductory photography (or equivalent training and/or experience). Those enrolling in Photography 1703 will be photog­raphers
for the college laboratory newspaper and will be assigned to perform
various practical news photography projects. Students may opt to receive credit in either Journalism 1703 or Photography 1703, not both.
JRNL1704
News Photography Practice (1 or 2)*
[FORMERLY JRN 19D]
Prerequisite: Journalism 1703; 48 or 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in
news photography for students who have already acquired a sound
basic understanding of photography by completing a college level
course in introductory photography (or equivalent training and/or experience). Those enrolling in Photography 1704 will be photog­raphers
for the college laboratory newspaper and will be assigned to perform
various practical news photography projects. Students may opt to receive credit in either Journalism 1704 or Photography 1704, not both.
JRNL1801
Publications Practice (1)*
[FORMERLY JRN 21A]
Prerequisite: Journalism 1605 or concurrent enrollment in Journalism
1605; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides practical application of skills covered in Journal­
ism 1801 including news writing, copy editing, press photography,
photo screening, makeup, headline composition, and other techniques
re­lated to publications production.
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[FORMERLY JRN 21B]
Prerequisite: Journalism 1801; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides practical application of skills covered in Journal­
ism 1802 including news writing, copy editing, press photography,
photo screening, makeup, headline composition, and other techniques
re­lated to publications production.
[FORMERLY JRN 21C]
Prerequisite: Journalism 1802; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides practical application of skills covered in Journal­
ism 1803 including news writing, copy editing, press photography,
photo screening, makeup, headline composition, and other techniques
re­lated to publications production.
JRNL1804 Publications Practice (1)*
[FORMERLY JRN 21D]
Prerequisite: Journalism 1803; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides practical application of skills covered in Journal­
ism 1804 including news writing, copy editing, press photography,
photo screening, makeup, headline composition, and other techniques
re­lated to publications production.
JRNL 2005 Journalism Practice (3)
[FORMERLY JRN 8C]
Prerequisite: Journalism 1610; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
These courses are for students with potential in Journalism to emphasize practical work in news gathering, writing, and editing. These
courses are offered on a graded basis only.
JRNL2010
Journalism Practice (3)
[FORMERLY JRN 8D]
Prerequisite: Journalism 2005; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
These courses are for students with potential in Journalism to emphasize practical work in news gathering, writing, and editing. These
courses are offered on a graded basis only.
JRNL2105
News Media Internship (2)*
[FORMERLY JRN 11A]
Prerequisite: Two semesters of Journalism 1605, 1610, 1701, 1702, 1801, or
1802; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is for students considering the field as a career and provides
practical experience at a professional news agency. Promising students
may take a second semester if arrangements can be made.
JRNL2110
News Media Internship (2)*
[FORMERLY JRN 11B]
Prerequisite: Journalism 2105; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
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This course is for students considering the field as a career and provides
practical experience at a professional news agency. Promising students
may take a second semester if arrangements can be made.
LEARNING SKILLS
LRSK 0010 Improving Learning Potential (0)
[FORMERLY LRSK 72]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (64 hours total)
Non Credit Course
This course offers lecture, specialized computer assisted instruction
and lab hours to maximize student learning potential and increase academic efficiency in core curricula (science, social studies, arts and literature, and mathematics in preparation for basic high school equivalency
testing (GED).
LRSK0200 Enhancement of Learning Styles (½)
[FORMERLY LRSK 51]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed to identify and enhance the learning styles of
students who may be eligible to receive services through Student Sup­
port Services. This course utilizes specialized techniques and materials
to assess students’ learning style strengths and to aid in the adaptation
of those strengths to compensate for identified areas of weakness. This
course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
LRSK0201 Introduction to Self-Advocacy (1/4, 1/2, or 1
unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK90ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides students with disabilities with self-advocacy strat­
egies and is intended to teach the student how to request and explain
accommodation needs to faculty, staff, and other students in a college
setting. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
LRSK0202 Preparation for College Writing (1/4, 1/2, or 1
unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 91ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides specialized instruction for students with learning
disabilities and is intended to teach the student how to format, struc­
ture, and proofread college level writing assignments. This course is of­
fered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
LRSK0203 Preparation for College Reading (1/4, 1/2, or 1
unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 92ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides specialized instruction for students with learning
disabilities and is intended to teach the student strategies for identify­
ing and understanding the information contained in college textbooks.
This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
Courses of Instruction
LRSK0204 Preparation for College Mathematics (1/4,
1/2, or 1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK93ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides specialized instruction for students with cogni­
tive disabilities and is intended to refresh students’ knowledge of basic
mathematic and algebraic concepts and procedures using necessary
accommodations. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
LRSK0205 Introduction to Campus Life (1/4, 1/2, or 1
unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 95ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is intended to familiarize students with disabilities with the
resources and programs available to them at Taft College and includes
orientation to the physical layout of the campus with an emphasis on
mobility and accessibility at Taft College and in the city of Taft. This
course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
LRSK0206 Time/Organizational/Study Strategies (1/4,
1/2, or 1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK98ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is intended to help students with disabilities adjust to the
demands of college study and focuses on effective strategies for lis­
tening, taking useful notes, and creating/using a time schedule. This
course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
LRSK0220 Improving Learning Potential (1 unit per
semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 52ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course offers specialized computer-assisted instruction and cogni­
tive rehabilitation for students with learning disabilities, acquired brain
injuries, or other disability to provide an opportunity to maximize their
learning potential and increase their academic efficiency with written
language tasks.
LRSK0230 Functional Word Processing (1 unit per
semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 53ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course covers the fundamentals of word processing using assistive
technology specifically designed and adapted for students with learn­
ing and/or physical disabilities. Students will learn basic word process­
ing skills using assistive technology.
LRSK0240 Math Concepts (2 units per semester;
limit 8 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 54ABCD; LRSK 54; MATH 53ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
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Utilizing Skills Bank II and Careful Mathematics this course is designed
to augment the teaching of the basic ideas and skills of arithmetic. The
course offers specialized computer-assisted instruction for students
with learning disabilities.
Not Degree Applicable
This course offers specialized computer assisted instruction and study
skills for students to provide an opportunity to maximize their study
skills and increase their academic efficiency and success.
LRSK0250 Improving Study Skill Strategies (1 unit per
semester; limit 4 units)
LRSK1501 Educational Planning (½)
[FORMERLY LRSK 55ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course offers specialized computer assisted instruction and study
skills for disabled students to provide an opportunity to maximize their
study skills and increase their academic efficiency and success.
LRSK0260 Functional Reading Enhancement (2 units
per semester; limit 8 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 56ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course offers specialized direct instruction in reading decoding
skills utilizing a corrective reading program, providing an opportunity
to improve reading speed and ease for students with learning disabili­
ties. Section enrollment is determined by reading assessment.
LRSK0910 Improving Learning Potential (3 units per
semester; limit 12 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 62ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (64 hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
This course offers lecture, specialized computer instruction and lab
hours to maximize student learning potential and increase academic
efficiency in course curricula (science, social studies, arts and literature,
and mathematics) in preparation for basic high school equivalency
testing (GED). This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
LRSK0920 Functional Word Processing I (2 units per
semester; limit 8 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 63ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (48 hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
This course covers the fundamentals of word processing for students
with limited exposure to academic uses of computer technology. Stu­
dents will learn basic word processing skills for producing paragraphs
and essays.
LRSK0930 Math Concepts (2 units per semester;
limit 8 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 64ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
Utilizing Skills Tutor and Careful Mathematics, this course is designed
to augment the teaching of the basic ideas and skills of arithmetic. The
course offers specialized computer-assisted instruction for students.
LRSK0940 Improving Study Skill Strategies (1 unit per
semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY LRSK 65ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
100
[FORMERLY LRSK 1]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to assist students with learning disabilities in
their understanding of educational planning. The course will include
the development of an educational plan, institutional, instructional,
and student expectations for the college experience, knowledge of
college resources, sequences of courses, and academic goal require­
ments.
MANAGEMENT
MGMT 1500 Introduction to Human Resources
Management (3)
[FORMERLY MGMT 10]
Advisory: Math 50 and Business 32; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an overview of the functional areas of Human
Resource Management (HRM). The course begins by examining environmental factors such as legislation, organizational strategy, labor,
and global issues. Next the HR process is examined-recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and termination. Throughout the course, students are provided with the opportunity to
engage in HR practice and develop HR policy. This course is offered on
a Pass/No Pass basis only.
MGMT 1505 Principles of Supervision (3)
[FORMERLY MGMT 11]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to provide the student with certain key principles and practices of management from the line supervisor level.
Principles of employee-management relations and use of systematic
approach to problem-solving will be discussed. Functions of the supervisor concerning interpretation of organizational policies, introducing
new employees to their jobs, transfers, promotions and discharges,
safety, training, and human resources. Case studies in the functional
areas of supervision will be discussed and reviewed. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
MGMT 1510 Foundation Essentials: Values and Ethics (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 12]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the importance
of values and ethics in the workplace. The importance of values and
ethics involved in the supervisor’s carrying out his/her duties will be
emphasized. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
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MGMT 1515 Communication (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 13]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to introduce the student to key elements in
communication within business organizations. Topics will include verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills and specific supervisory communication skills. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass
basis only.
MGMT 1520 Team Building (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 14]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of how teams work together, common problems teams encounter
and how to solve them. Students will learn to recognize various team
player styles. Students will be introduced to team building in the workplace. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
MGMT 1525 Time Management (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 15]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to introduce the student to time management
principles and specific tools that assist in making maximum use of time.
Basic concepts of managing space will also be covered. This course is
offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
MGMT 1530 Conflict Resolution (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 16]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to provide the student with an analysis of attitudes and behavior which create conflict between individuals and
groups within an organization. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass
basis only.
MGMT 1535 Decision Making & Problem Solving (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 17]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to introduce the student to decision making
and problem solving as a supervisor. This course is offered on a Pass/
No Pass basis only.
MGMT 1540 Managing Organizational Change (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 18]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
Courses of Instruction
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding
of change and the influence it has on an organization and the individuals in that organization. Topics will include understanding organizational change, theoretical models of change, stages of change, and
how to manage organizational change. This course is offered on a Pass/
No Pass basis only.
MGMT 1545 Customer Service (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 19]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills
and attitudes in order to effectively meet the needs of customers. The
student will be introduced to the concept of internal and external
customers, customer satisfaction and customer retention. Topics will
also include communicating with customers, developing a positive attitude, handling complaints and sales skills. This course is offered on a
Pass/No Pass basis only.
MGMT 1550 Attitude (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 20]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills
in the area of attitude so that they may effectively maintain a positive
attitude at the workplace and at home. The student will be introduced
to the concepts of how attitudes are communicated, the three types of
attitudes and how to adjust one’s attitude. Topics will also include the
primary causes of a bad attitude, turnaround strategies to battle these
bad attitudes and specific techniques to raise the attitude of others.
This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
MGMT 1555 Stress Management (½)
[FORMERLY MGMT 21]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to acquaint the student with various skills the
supervisor needs to help employees. Included is the recognition of
stress and how to manage it, job burnout and what to do about it, and
counseling employees in various situations. This course is offered on a
Pass/No Pass basis only.
MATHEMATICS
MATH0210 Math Success (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY MATH 58ABCD]
Prerequisite: Eligible to take a mathematics course; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
The student will learn strategies to achieve success in mathematical
situations. This course will be useful to any students who have ever
experienced math anxiety. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
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MATH0220 The TI Graphing Calculator (1)
[FORMERLY MATH 54]
Prerequisite: Math 1050 or one year of high school algebra with a grade of
“C” or better; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides an introduction and practice of various TI graph­
ing calculator capabilities. It includes computational skills, solving
equations, graphing functions, points of intersection, asymptotes, etc.,
statistics, probability.
MATH0230 Basic Mathematics (5)
[FORMERLY MATH 57]
Prerequisite: None; 80 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed to teach and reinforce basic proficiency in
the basic ideas and skills of arithmetic. The course also presents top­
ics needed by the student for further work in mathematics, as well as
everyday life.
MATH0240 Pre-Algebra (5)
[FORMERLY MATH 56]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Math 0230 or one year
of high school basic mathematics with a grade of “C” or better; 80 hours
lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course reviews basic skills necessary for beginning algebra and
provides an introduction to algebra. Topics include number systems,
operations with signed numbers, integral exponents, order of opera­
tions, introduction to the idea of variables, introduction to inequalities,
solutions to simple linear equations, and substituting into formulas.
MATH1050 Elementary Algebra (4)
[FORMERLY MATH 50]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or completion of Math­
ematics 0240 with a grade of “C” or better. Advisory: Eligibility for English
1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This is an introductory course in elementary algebra.
MATH1060 Intermediate Algebra (4)
[FORMERLY MATH 29; MATH 52]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or completion of Math­
ematics 1050 or one year of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better; Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This regular course in intermediate algebra includes solutions of first
and second-degree equations and inequalities, exponents and radi­
cals, logarithms, and the algebra of polynomials.
MATH1070 Plane Geometry (2)*
[FORMERLY MATH 51]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or completion of Math­
ematics 1050 or one year of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or bet­
ter; Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 & Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
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This is an introductory course in plane geometry.
MATH1500 Math for a Modern Society – A Liberal Arts
Course (4)
[FORMERLY MATH 18]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 1060 or two years of high school algebra with a
grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
A liberal arts mathematics course designed for students whose majors
do not require calculus, this applications-oriented course involves the
study of several topics from modern society. At least six independent
parts will be included: thinking critically, approaches to problem solv­
ing, numbers in the real world, financial management, statistical rea­
soning, and exponential modeling. **UC credit not granted for Math
1500 if taken after Math 2120.
MATH1520 Finite Mathematics (3)*
[FORMERLY MATH 11]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 1060 or two years of high school algebra with a
grade of “C” or better
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Matrix theory and matrix operation, graphical and analytical linear pro­
gramming techniques, sets and counting, probability theory and deci­
sion theory are covered in this course.
MATH1530 Plane Trigonometry (3)*
[FORMERLY MATH 31]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 1070 or one year of high school geometry with a
grade of “C” or better; and Mathematics 1060 or two years of high school
algebra with a grade of “C” or better; Advisory: Eligibility for Reading 1505
strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The regular course in plane trigonometry includes a study of the trigo­
nometric functions, solutions of triangles, identities, equations, and
complex numbers.
MATH1540 Precalculus Mathematics (4)
[FORMERLY MATH 15]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Mathematics 1060 or
two years of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better; Advisory:
Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 64
hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Functions and graphs, inverse functions, rational and polynomial func­
tions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions,
analytic trigonometry, systems of linear equations, sequences, series,
and mathematical induction are covered in this course.
MATH1560 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)
[FORMERLY MATH 16]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 1060 or two years of high school algebra with a
grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
This is a college-level mathematics course designed for business ad­
ministration, social science, life science, and industrial technology ma­
jors. It includes a brief review of advanced topics from algebra. Matrix
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Courses of Instruction
operations and solution of systems of linear equations by the GaussJordan elimination method are covered. Course emphasis is on differ­
ential and integral calculus for polynomial, rational, exponential and
logarithmic functions, functions involving radicals, and combinations
of these, with applications to problems in the student’s field of interest.
This course is not open to students with credit in Mathematics 2100.
The student may opt to receive credit in only one of the following
courses: Mathematics 1560, Business Administration 1560 or Economics 1560.
MUSC1501 Studio Band (2 units per semester;
limit 8 units)*
**UC credit not granted for Math 1560 if taken after Math 2120.
MUSC1502 Choir (1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)*
MATH2100 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
[FORMERLY MUSC 24ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Standard choral literature is studied, with emphasis placed on partsinging, intonation, breath control, phrasing and interpretation. Vocal
development for the perfect ensemble is stressed.
[FORMERLY MATH 3A]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 1540 or Mathematics 1060 or two years of high
school algebra with a grade of “C” or better; and Mathematics 1530 or high
school trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – MATH 18)
This course is a beginning course in calculus and analytic geometry,
including functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, applications of derivatives and integrals, transcendental functions. This course is taught with
a com­puter component (Maple).
MATH2120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
[FORMERLY MATH 3B]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 2100; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – MATH 20)
A continuation of Mathematics 2100, this course includes methods and
applications of integration, polar coordinates, series, and parametric
equations.
MATH2130 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (4)
[FORMERLY MATH 14A]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 2120; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – MATH 22)
This is a continuation of Mathematics 2120 including vector functions
and analysis, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and line integrals.
MATH2140 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (4)
[FORMERLY MATH 14B]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 2130; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course includes ordinary differential equations, vector spaces, lin­
ear transformations, Fourier series, numerical methods, Laplace trans­
forms, and complex variables.
MUSIC
MUSC1002 Community Orchestra (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)*
[FORMERLY MUSC 50ABCD]
Prerequisite: Open to all students with an instrument and knowledge of
reading music; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
This is a course structured especially to give adults an opportunity to
once again play in a performing group. The emphasis is on musical en­
joyment through participation.
[FORMERLY MUSC 23ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 24 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Modern music as applied to the large dance or studio band is studied.
Performances at dances, assemblies, and concerts is part of the course
requirement.
MUSC1510 Music Appreciation (3)
[FORMERLY MUSC 10]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides a general survey of music literature, emphasizing,
in order of priority, the following: (1) graded listening techniques en­
abling students to hear music intelligently; (2) music development in
the great style periods; (3) music in historical-cultural perspective; (4)
music as related to art, religion, and science, including relevant infor­
mation about its leading figures and their world; (5) elements of music
form, and (6) technical elements of which a musical work is fashioned.
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
Courses under review —See addendum to the catalog
PHILOSOPHY
PHIL1501
Intro. to Philosophy (3)
[FORMERLY PHIL 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A theoretical and practical treatment of the types and problems of phi­
losophy is studied with particular concerns for issues confronting the
modern age. Included are studies relating to the value systems found
in the intellectual, religious, ethical and political areas of man’s devel­
opment. Emphasis is placed through the course on the art and science
of logic, but particularly explored in the second unit where the art of
critical thinking is stressed.
PHIL1520
Critical Thinking (3)
[FORMERLY PHIL 9]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 & Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is designed to improve students’ reasoning process. In­
struction consists of creating argument maps, analyzing the validity
of arguments, creating valid arguments, critiquing assumptions within
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arguments, distinguishing between induction and deduction, and in
arriving at valid and supportable conclusions.
PHIL1531
The World’s Living Religions (3)
[FORMERLY PHIL 31]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is a presentation of the distinctive features of Judaism, Islam, Chris­
tianity, Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The purpose
of the course is to give the student an understanding of the world’s
great religions, and an appreciation of the contributions of religions to
our cultural heritage.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT1510 Basic Photography (2)*
[FORMERLY PHOT 10]
Prerequisite: None; 24 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Photography 1510 is the basic introductory course in 35 mm and digital camera operation and photographic composition. It represents the
first level of instruction for students considering professional photog­
raphy as a career.
PHOT1511 Intermediate Photography (2)*
[FORMERLY PHOT 11]
Prerequisite: Photography 1510; Equipment: Adjustable camera and tripod; 24 hours lecture; 24hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Intermediate photography will develop skills beyond the basic intro­
duction and will introduce such techniques as the control of lighting,
portrait photography, and preparation of a portfolio.
PHOT1701 News Photography Practice (1 or 2, 1 or 2,
1 or 2, 1 or 2)*
[FORMERLY PHOT 19A]
Advisory: Understanding of basic camera operation strongly recommended; 48 or 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in
news photography for students who have already acquired a sound
basic understanding of photography through completion of a college level course in introductory photography (or equivalent training
and/or experience). Those enrolling in Photography 1701 will be pho­
tographers for the college laboratory newspaper and will be assigned
to perform various practical news photography projects. Students may
opt to receive credit in either Photography 1701 or Journalism 1701,
not both.
PHOT1702 News Photography Practice (1 or 2, 1 or 2,
1 or 2, 1 or 2)*
[FORMERLY PHOT 19B]
Prerequisite: Photography 1701; 48 or 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in
news photography for students who have already acquired a sound
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basic understanding of photography through completion of a college level course in introductory photography (or equivalent training
and/or experience). Those enrolling in Photography 1702 will be pho­
tographers for the college laboratory newspaper and will be assigned
to perform various practical news photography projects. Students may
opt to receive credit in either Photography 1702 or Journalism 1702,
not both.
PHOT1703 News Photography Practice (1 or 2, 1 or 2,
1 or 2, 1 or 2)*
[FORMERLY PHOT 19C]
Prerequisite: Photography 1702; 48 or 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in
news photography for students who have already acquired a sound
basic understanding of photography through completion of a college level course in introductory photography (or equivalent training
and/or experience). Those enrolling in Photography 1703 will be pho­
tographers for the college laboratory newspaper and will be assigned
to perform various practical news photography projects. Students may
opt to receive credit in either Photography 1703 or Journalism 1703,
not both.
PHOT1704 News Photography Practice (1 or 2, 1 or 2,
1 or 2, 1 or 2)*
[FORMERLY PHOT 19D]
Prerequisite: Photography 1703; 48 or 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in
news photography for students who have already acquired a sound
basic understanding of photography through completion of a college level course in introductory photography (or equivalent training
and/or experience). Those enrolling in Photography 1704 will be pho­
tographers for the college laboratory newspaper and will be assigned
to perform various practical news photography projects. Students may
opt to receive credit in either Photography 1704 or Journalism 1704,
not both.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Intercollegiate Athletics CSU/UC
These courses are designed for those students who desire to compete
in intercollegiate athletics and may be limited to those who present
the necessary physical and mental fitness. Sufficient skill to reduce the
likelihood of injury is also required. The passing of medical and physical
examinations and the consent of the coach are necessary before enroll­
ment. Attendance at all scheduled practices and games are considered
part of the course requirement unless the coach excuses the student.
PHED1050 Adaptive Physical Education (1/2 or 1 unit
per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 50ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 32 or 48 hours
Degree Applicable
This class is to give students with disabilities an understanding of dif­
ferent activities they can use to build and maintain a good fitness level.
It will include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises, as well as func­
tional routines.
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PHED1507 Intercollegiate Softball (2)
PHED1526 Golf (1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 7A]
[FORMERLY P.E. 26ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an activity course that introduces students to the fundamentals
of the stance and grips used with different clubs, and develops the basic swings necessary to execute specific shots.
PHED1508 Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 8A]
PHED1509 Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 9A]
PHED1510 Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer ( 2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 10A]
PHED1511 Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 11A]
PHED1514 Intercollegiate Baseball
(2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 14A]
PHED1522 Exercising for Fitness (1 or 2 units per
semester; limit 8 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 22ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 or 96 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course is designed to increase physical fitness through dif­
ferent types of exercises. The class will perform cardio-respiratory ex­
ercises, flexibility exercises, muscular endurance exercises, and weight
training exercises.
PHED1523 Weight Lifting and Physical Fitness (1 unit per
semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 23ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course is designed to increase and maintain the efficiency
and fitness of the body by regular exercise to insure workout of major
muscle groups by strenuous weight lifting (circuit training).
PHED1524 Softball (2 units per semester; limit 8 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 24ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 96 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an activity course that will provide instruction in basic softball
fundamentals. Emphasis will be on game play.
PHED1525 Self-Defense (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 25ABCD]
Prerequisite: None, 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU
The class is an in-depth look into the skill of self defense. Karate is an
ancient art of self-defense primarily based upon the Japanese style
with some emphasis upon the Chinese pressure points and circles. The
primary focus is escapes, kicks, pressure points, wrist locks, arm bars,
blocks, punches, and using an opponent’s energy against him/herself
through a variety of throws. Self defense empowers one to resist ag­
gression or rape.
PHED1527 General Physical Education Activities (1 unit
per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 27ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Course activities include volleyball, basketball, badminton, jogging,
tennis, and weight training. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass
basis only.
PHED1528 Volleyball (1 or 2 units per semester;
limit 8 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 28ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 or 96 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course introduces students to the fundamental skills criti­
cal to playing volleyball.
PHED1529 Beginning Water Aerobics (1 unit per
semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 21ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an activity class providing cardiovascular conditioning, muscle
strengthening, and flexibility through water exercise (not swimming)
emphasizing low impact on joints. The class can be used for rehabilitation and as a cross-training activity for athletes.
PHED1530 Aerobic Exercise (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)*
[FORMERLY P.E. 30ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an activity course using dance techniques aerobically. Empha­
sis is placed on the development of aerobic fitness. Music and various
pieces of equipment are used while performing routines.
PHED1531 Foundations for Movement (1 unit per
semester; limit 4 units)*
[FORMERLY P.E. 31ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course helps develop proper body mechanics in terms of
fitness and efficiency for daily living.
PHED1532 Low Impact Aerobics (1 unit per semester;
limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 32ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
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This is an activity course using low-impact dance techniques aerobi­
cally. Emphasis is placed on the development of aerobic fitness. Music
and various pieces of equipment are used while performing routines.
Low-impact aerobics means that one foot always remains in contact
with the floor.
PHED1534 Basketball and Physical Fitness (2 units per
semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 34AB]
Prerequisite: None; 96 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course is designed to improve the student’s understand­
ing of the fundamentals of basketball. The instructional aspects of bas­
ketball are combined with a special basketball-conditioning program.
PHED1535 Baseball and Physical Fitness (2 units per
semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 35AB]
Prerequisite: None; 96 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course is designed to improve the student’s understand­
ing of the fundamentals of baseball. The instructional aspects of base­
ball are combined with a special conditioning program.
PHED1537 Baseball/Softball and Physical Fitness (1 unit
per semester; limit 4 units)*
[FORMERLY P.E. 37ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
An activity course that is designed to improve the student’s under­
standing of the proper stretching, conditioning and weight training
techniques necessary to enhance the aerobic and anaerobic levels in
baseball and softball athletes.
PHED1539 Fundamentals of Baseball (3)*
[FORMERLY P.E. 39ABCD]
Advisory: Successful completion of Physical Education 1535 highly recom­
mended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is designed to expose students to baseball techniques, fun­
damentals, individual and team drills in a classroom environment. This
course will also explore strategy, history and the rules of competitive
baseball.
PHED1540 American Red Cross Advanced Life Saving
(1 unit per semester; limit 3 units)*
[FORMERLY P.E. 40ABC]
Prerequisite: The ability to (1) swim 500 yards (457 meters) continuously
using each of the following strokes; crawl, breaststroke, elementary back­
stroke and sidestroke, (2) Surface dive to a minimum depth of 9 feet (2.74
meters) and bring a 10-pound (4.54 kilogram) diving brick to the surface,
(3) Surface dive to a minimum depth of 10 feet (3.05 meters) and swim 15
yards (13.7 meters) under water, and (4) Tread water for one minute; 24
hours; 24 hours arranged (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course develops skill in take-offs, approaches, carries, defensive
mechanism, shallow water carries, water safety knowledge and artifi­
cial respiration.
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PHED1541 Water Safety Instruction (2 units per semester;
limit 6 units)*
[FORMERLY P.E. 41ABC]
Prerequisite: P.E. 1540; 32 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course develops effective performance in the nine basic swim­
ming strokes and the various life saving and water safety skills. The
techniques of teaching American Red Cross swimming and life saving
courses are also part of the course.
PHED1542 Soccer (1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY P.E. 42ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an activity course that introduces students to the fundamental
skills critical to playing soccer.
PHED1643 Sports Officiating (3)
[FORMERLY P.E. 43]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course includes rules, mechanics and officiating procedures in
sports found in intercollegiate, interscholastic, and intramural pro­
grams. Practical experience in officiating will be provided.
PHED1644 Introduction to Physical Education (3)
[FORMERLY P.E. 44]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides an orientation to the profession of physical educa­
tion and will explore the historical aspects of physical education and
sport.
PHED1646 Techniques in Athletic Taping (1)
[FORMERLY P.E. 46; P.E. 46A]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques required in
preventing athletic injuries by the use of tape and wraps. Practical ap­
plication of anatomy and kinesiology in emergency first aid and thera­
py methods used in athletics are emphasized.
PHED1649 Beginning Athletic Training (3)
[FORMERLY P.E. 49]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides an examination of the theories of prevention,
care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and other sport-related
pathological conditions.
PHED2146 Techniques in Athletic Taping (1)
[FORMERLY P.E. 46B]
Prerequisite: P.E. 1646; 8 hours lecture, 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
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This course is a continuation of PHED 1646, and provides further
instruc­tion in the basic techniques required in preventing athletic injuries by the use of tape and wraps. Practical application of anatomy
and kine­siology in emergency first aid and therapy methods used in
athletics are emphasized.
PHED2507 Intercollegiate Softball (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 7B]
PHED2508 Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 8B]
PHED2509 Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 9B]
PHED2510 Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 10B]
PHED2511 Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 11B]
PHED 2514 Intercollegiate Baseball (2)
[FORMERLY P.E. 14B]
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PSCI 1120 Introduction to Physical Science (4)
[FORMERLY PSCI 1]
Advisory: Mathematics 1060 with a grade of “C” or better; eligibility for
English 1500 and Reading 1505 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture;
48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry. Physics topics include motion, force, simple machines, work, energy, conservation of energy, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics,
and electromagnetic radiation. Chemistry topics include atomic theory
and structure, the periodic table, chemical and physical properties of
elements and compounds, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, solutions, and organic chemistry. The course is designed for liberal arts
and education majors.
PHYSICS
PHYS1510 Descriptive Physics (3)*
[FORMERLY PHYC 11]
Prerequisite: Math 1050 or one year of high school algebra with a grade
of “C” or better; Advisory: Eligibility for Reading 1505 and English 1000
strongly recom­mended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A survey course in classical and modern physics, with an emphasis on
appreciation for science and its applications. A lecture-demonstration
course designed primarily for liberal arts students, Physics 1510 is not
open to students with credit in Physics 2201 or 2221.
PHYS2201 General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
[FORMERLY PHYC 2A]
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Prerequisite: Mathematics 1060 or two years of high school algebra with
a grade of “C” or better; Advisory; Eligibility for English 1500 and Reading
1505 strongly recommended; geometry, high school physics or chemistry
recommended; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Demonstration lectures, problems and laboratory experiments cov­
ering mechanics, properties of matter, heat and sound comprise this
course which is designed for students planning to enter medicine, den­
tistry, pharmacy, optometry, architecture, agriculture or forestry. Not
open to students with credit in Physics 2221.
PHYS2202 General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
[FORMERLY PHYC 2B]
Prerequisite: Physics 2201; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Demonstration lectures, daily problem assignments, and laboratory
ex­periments covering optics, magnetism, electricity, relativity and
atomic and nuclear physics. Physics 2202 is a continuation of course
Physics 2201.
PHYS2221 General Physics (Calculus) (4)*
[FORMERLY PHYC 4A]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 2100 or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics
2100; Advisory: High school physics or chemistry strongly recommended;
48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Demonstration lectures, problems, and laboratory work in the fun­
damentals of mechanics, properties of matter, wave motion, includ­
ing problems in forces, motion, and energy are covered in this course
which is designed for chemistry, physics and engineering students.
PHYS2222 General Physics (Calculus) (4)*
[FORMERLY PHYC 4B]
Prerequisite: Physics 2221 and Mathematics 2120 or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 2120; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Demonstration lectures, problems, and laboratory work in the funda­
mentals of electricity, including fields, circuits, magnetism, and waves
comprise this course which is a continuation of Physics 2221.
PHYS2223 General Physics (Calculus) (4)*
[FORMERLY PHYC 4C]
Prerequisite: Physics 2222; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Demonstration lectures, problems, and laboratory work in the funda­
mentals of physical optics, heat and thermodynamics, atomic and nu­
clear physics, relativity, and quantum mechanics comprise this course
which is a continuation of Physics 2222.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POSC1501 Government (3)
[FORMERLY POSC 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – GOVT 2)
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Political Science 1 is primarily a study of the structure and functions
of government in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the con­
stitutional background of the federal system. Some attention is given
to state and local governments and their correlation with the Federal
Government. The electoral process is fully explored. This course meets
the 3-unit requirement in American History and Institutions for the As­
sociate Degrees.
POSC2005 Contemporary Political Topics (3)
[FORMERLY POSC 5]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
An examination of selected contemporary political problems is pre­
sented in this course. Subjects vary from term to term but might in­
clude such topics as the politics of energy, the politics of leadership, the
politics of foreign affairs, etc.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC1500 Introduction to Psychology (3)
[FORMERLY PSYC 1A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Scientific study of behavior and mental processes through the explora­
tion of major theories and concepts, methods, and research findings.
Topics include the biological bases of behavior; perception; cognition;
learning; emotion and motivation; lifespan development; personality;
social psychology; psychological disorders; therapy; and applied psy­
chology.
PSYC1516 College Survival (1 or 2)
[FORMERLY PSYC 48]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 or 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Designed with emphasis on helping the student adjust to the demands
of college study and improve his/her learning skills, the course will fo­
cus on effective strategies and techniques of reading, listening, tak­
ing useful notes, planning a time schedule, memory techniques, and
preparation for examinations. The course also includes an overview of
college-community resources available to students as well as the fol­
lowing areas of importance for success in college: critical thinking, rela­
tionships, health, money, self-appraisal and the importance of setting
future educational and career goals.
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will be covered. The goal of this class is to better prepare students for
taking on-line classes by familiarizing students with the on-line course
environment.
PSYC1518 Career Exploration (1)
[FORMERLY PSYC 49]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The course focuses on values and the decision-making process. Stu­
dents will systematically examine the various aspects of career alterna­
tives. Personal awareness will be explored as it relates to career choice.
This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
PSYC1519 Career/Life Planning (2)
[FORMERLY PSYC 47]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The course focuses on values and the decision-making process. Stu­
dents will systematically examine the various aspects of career alterna­
tives. Personal awareness will be explored as it relates to career choice.
This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
PSYC1571 Peer Counseling: Theory & Technique (1 unit
per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY PSYC 41ABCD]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to introduce the concept of peer counseling.
The student will explore the areas of counseling theory, communication skills, helping relationships, self-awareness, values clarification,
etc. to give him/her insight on how to help himself/herself and other
students. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
PSYC 1601 Current Topics in Psychology (1/2-3)*
[FORMERLY PSYC 36A-Z]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 8-16-32-48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC**
This course provides a study of topics and issues of current interest in
psychology. Units vary according to topic selected, semester offered,
and number of meetings scheduled. Of interest to the student majoring in psychology, social science, or general education. May be repeated with different topics.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
PSYC1517 Becoming a Successful Online Student (1)
PSYC2003 Child Growth and Development (3) (DS1)
[FORMERLY PSYC 46]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course covers the basics of taking an interactive, asynchronous,
distance education course via the Internet. Use of E-mail, online class
interactions such as discussion groups, location and downloading,
copy and pasting, attaching documents, and WWW access, equipment
needs and differences between on-line, off-line, and onsite courses
[FORMERLY PSYC 3, and cross-referenced with ECE 1, which has
been removed from the catalog]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is an introduction to child growth and development from
prenatal through adolescence with emphasis on physical and motor
development; perceptual, cognitive language development; emo­
tional-social development, including self-concept and personality de­
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velopment; particularly related to parenting. This course is not open to
students with credit in Early Childhood Education 1.
READING
PSYC2018 Crisis Intervention (1)
READ0805 Corrective Reading (4)
[FORMERLY PSYC 18]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an introduction to the strategies used to assist
people in crisis.
PSYC2030 Human Sexuality (3)
[FORMERLY PSYC 30]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is a study of human sexual behavior from the physiologi­
cal, psychological, and sociological points of view. Specific theories and
research findings are reviewed, and their relevance to individual sexual
development and functioning are considered.
PSYC2033 Personal & Social Adjustment (3)
[FORMERLY PSYC 33]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course focuses on the personal choices people face throughout life
and presents the necessary tools to evaluate these choices. Students
are encouraged to examine their values and attitudes toward educa­
tion, personal autonomy, work, love, sex roles and sexuality, intimate
relationships, loneliness and solitude, and death.
PSYC2038 Gender Studies (3)*
[FORMERLY PSYC 38]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introductory course focusing on building partnerships be­
tween men and women by identifying and overcoming the barriers to
effective male/female relationships.
PSYC2200 Elementary Statistics for the Behavioral and
Social Sciences (4)
[FORMERLY PSYC 5]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Mathematics 1060 or
two years of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better; 64 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides students with a solid foundation in statistics as
used in psychological, sociological, and behavioral research. Students
will develop a useable understanding of research design, the organi­
zation of data, measures of central tendency and variability, central
tendency theory, descriptive and inferential statistics, parametric and
nonparametric tests, and basic test assumptions.
[FORMERLY ENGL 82]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course offers specialized direct instruction in reading decoding
skills utilizing a corrective reading program, providing an opportunity
to improve reading speed and ease for students.
READ0905 Developmental Reading (3)
[FORMERLY ENGL 56AB]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of Reading 0805 with a grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course introduces students to reading strategies that are necessary
for college success. Through extended practice, students will develop
reading techniques such as: recognizing the main idea, outlining and
mapping, and making inferences by drawing conclusions. In addition,
students will increase vocabulary knowledge, determine the meaning
of new vocabulary through context clues, and apply the use of context
clues to their own sentences. Developing these reading strategies and
transferring them to other academic courses will empower students
and enable them to perform better in their other classes.
READ1005 Practical Reading (3)
[FORMERLY ENGL 54AB]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Reading 0905 with a
grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course enhances students’ reading strategies and strengthens
study skills that are necessary for college success. Through extended
practice, students will develop reading techniques such as: interpret­
ing the main idea, increasing comprehension by note taking strategies,
making logical inferences in literature, tables, and graphs and recogniz­
ing the point of an argument and its support for study purposes. In ad­
dition, students will expand vocabulary knowledge, interpret meaning
of new vocabulary through context clues, and apply this skill in writing.
Practice and analysis of these applications will allow improved transfer­
ence to other academic courses.
READ1505 Effective Reading (1, 2, or 3)*
[FORMERLY ENGL 6AB]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Reading 1005 with a
grade of “C” or better; 16, 32, or 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course emphasizes critical reading skills and techniques to im­
prove speed, comprehension, concentration, and memory.
RECREATION
RECR1510 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
Service (3)
[FORMERLY REC 10]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
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Transfer Credit: CSU
For recreation and physical education majors and non-majors, this
course provides a general orientation to the field of recreation and
parks, including a history of the development of the recreation profes­
sion, a survey of recreation and leisure services, description and inter­
pretation of recreation as a form of community service and the nature
and scope and significance of leisure and recreation as a social force in
contemporary society.
Prerequisite: Sign Language Studies 2001; Advisory: Eligibility for English
1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The student will develop fine arts skills in the area of poetry and song
through interpretive translations of selected pieces. The student will
explore various styles of interpretations and confront the pros and
cons of current opinions.
RECR1516 Outdoor Recreation (3)*
SOCIAL SCIENCE
[FORMERLY REC 16]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
History, development, principles and trends of organized camping,
nature and conservation and outdoor recreation are presented in
this course. Laboratory and field trips, including camping and hiking
activities, practical skills in fire-craft, outdoor cooking, backpacking
and leadership training in camp counseling are included in this course
which is required for recreation majors.
SIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES
SIGN1510
Communication with the Deaf (3)
[FORMERLY SPCE 1; SIGN 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides the development of skills in the language of signs
and fingerspelling. Different levels of communication used by the deaf
will be explored, such as gestures, facial expressions, and slang expres­
sions. Recent trends in language will be used.
SIGN2001
Intermediate Sign Language (3)
[FORMERLY SIGN 2]
Prerequisite: Sign Language Studies 1510; Advisory: Eligibility for English
1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides further development of Sign Language by focus­
ing on semantics and syntactical development. The student will de­
velop competencies in communicating through the use of Sign Lan­
guage. The student also will be exposed to and explore the culture of
the deaf community.
SIGN2005 Advanced Sign Language (3)
[FORMERLY SPCE 2; SIGN 3]
Prerequisite: Sign Language Studies 2001; Advisory: Eligibility for English
1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will focus on further Sign Language development and the
using of Sign Language in interpreting situations. The student will be
able to communicate on a socially accepted level and be capable of
continuing on in high level college courses leading toward degrees in
special education and education.
SIGN2010
Music and Poetry (3)
[FORMERLY SIGN 4]
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S.S.0251
Life Skills (3 units per semester; limit 12 units)
[FORMERLY S.S. 51ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed to instruct students in basic life skills. The
course offers individualized instruction to students in skill areas that
affect their adult lives.
S.S.1549
Leadership Training in Groups and
Organizations (1)
[FORMERLY S.S. 49A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Fundamentals of parliamentary procedures, problems of human com­
munication and other processes, problems and techniques of group
and organizational dynamics are taught using Associated Student
Body (ASB) meetings as a laboratory for practice. This course is strongly
recommended for all ASB members and recommended for other stu­
dent organization officers.
S.S.1550
Leadership Training in Groups and
Organizations (1)
[FORMERLY S.S. 49B]
Prerequisite: Social Science 1549; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Fundamentals of parliamentary procedures, problems of human com­
munication and other processes, problems and techniques of group
and organizational dynamics are taught using Associated Student
Body (ASB) meetings as a laboratory for practice. This course is strongly
recommended for all ASB members and recommended for other stu­
dent organization officers.
S.S.1551
Leadership Training in Groups and
Organizations (1)
[FORMERLY S.S. 49C]
Prerequisite: Social Science 1550; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Fundamentals of parliamentary procedures, problems of human com­
munication and other processes, problems and techniques of group
and organizational dynamics are taught using Associated Student
Body (ASB) meetings as a laboratory for practice. This course is strongly
recommended for all ASB members and recommended for other stu­
dent organization officers.
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S.S.1552
Leadership Training in Groups and
Organizations (1)
[FORMERLY S.S. 49D]
Prerequisite: Social Science 1551; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Fundamentals of parliamentary procedures, problems of human com­
munication and other processes, problems and techniques of group
and organizational dynamics are taught using Associated Student
Body (ASB) meetings as a laboratory for practice. This course is strongly
recommended for all ASB members and recommended for other stu­
dent organization officers.
SOCIOLOGY
SOC 0096
Independent Living Skills Program for
Developmentally Disabled Adults (0)
[FORMERLY SOC 96]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours
Non Credit Course
This is an independent living skills program designed to instruct devel­
opmentally disabled adults in specific areas of home management.
SOC 0098
Work Skills Program for Developmentally
Disabled Adults (0)
[FORMERLY SOC 98]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours
Non Credit Course
A work skills program designed to instruct developmentally disabled
adults or others in a work ethic program and work skills program. The
program also includes a work experience phase to field test these ac­
quired skills.
SOC 0099
Basic Education for Developmentally
Disabled Adults (0)
[FORMERLY SOC 99]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours
Non Credit Course
This course provides a basic education program designed to instruct
developmentally disabled adults or others in basic academic subjects
geared to their individual needs.
SOC 1510
Introduction to Sociology (3)
[FORMERLY SOC 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – SOC 2)
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of
sociology. It includes the analysis and explanation of such topics as cul­
ture, socialization, group dynamics, societies, deviance, social inequal­
ity, institutions, population, and collective behavior.
SOC 1558
The Role of the Tutor in Society and
Education (1)
[FORMERLY SOC 48]
Advisory: Grade of A or B in the course(s) the student plans to tutor in or
recommendation of instructor is strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture
Courses of Instruction
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will focus on the practical skills necessary to function effec­
tively as a tutor in the student’s chosen area of study. Areas of study in­
clude the history of tutoring, duties and responsibilities of tutoring and
effective tutoring and communication skills. Students will be involved
in supervised tutoring during the time they are enrolled in the course.
This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
SOC 2110
Minority Group Relations (3)
[FORMERLY SOC 3]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is a broad introduction to minority group relations in the
United States. From a sociological viewpoint, it examines the histori­
cal experiences, contemporary circumstances, and future expectations
for the country’s major racial, ethnic, religious, and gender minority
groups. In addition, minority groups defined by age, disabilities, and
sexual preference are explored.
SOC 2120
American Social Problems (3)
[FORMERLY SOC 2]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – SOC 4)
This course includes the identification and analysis of a variety of con­
temporary social problems in American society. Attention is given to
drug abuse, crime, poverty, discrimination, physical and mental illness,
sexual deviance, urban decay, environmental problems, war, terrorism,
and other social problems.
SOC 2141
Sociology of Marriage (3)
[FORMERLY SOC 41]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a study of human relationships in anticipation of, prepa­
ration for, and participation in marriage and other intimate relation­
ships. The biological, psychological, and sociological factors that make
for success or failure in marital relationships are considered, including
mate selection, dating, courtship, human sexuality, marital adjustment,
and parenthood.
SPANISH
SPAN0255 Survival Spanish (1)*
[FORMERLY SPAN 55A]
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for those interested in helping Spanish-speak­
ing children learn English.
SPAN0256 Survival Spanish (1)*
[FORMERLY SPAN 55B]
Prerequisite: Spanish 0255; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
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This course is designed for those interested in helping Spanish-speak­
ing children learn English.
communicate quickly and effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.
Conducted in Spanish and English.
SPAN1051 Conversational Spanish (3)
SPAN1504 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (3)
[FORMERLY SPAN 51A]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
These courses stress conversation and structure of the Spanish lan­
guage. Depth and scope are increased in each consecutive course.
[FORMERLY SPAN 22D]
Prerequisite: Spanish 1503; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is directed toward the needs of nursing and healthcare
students, as well as other medical and hospital personnel who must
communicate quickly and effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.
Conducted in Spanish and English.
SPAN1052 Conversational Spanish (3)
[FORMERLY SPAN 51B]
Prerequisite: Spanish 1051; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
These courses stress conversation and structure of the Spanish lan­
guage. Depth and scope are increased in each consecutive course.
SPAN1053 Conversational Spanish (3)
[FORMERLY SPAN 51C]
Prerequisite: Spanish 1052; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
These courses stress conversation and structure of the Spanish lan­
guage. Depth and scope are increased in each consecutive course.
SPAN1054 Conversational Spanish (3)
[FORMERLY SPAN 51D]
Prerequisite: Spanish 1053; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
These courses stress conversation and structure of the Spanish lan­
guage. Depth and scope are increased in each consecutive course.
SPAN1501 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (3)
[FORMERLY SPAN 22A]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 or concurrent enrollment strongly rec­
ommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is directed toward the needs of nursing and healthcare
students, as well as other medical and hospital personnel who must
communicate quickly and effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.
Conducted in Spanish and English.
SPAN1502 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (3)
[FORMERLY SPAN 22B]
Prerequisite: Spanish 1501; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is directed toward the needs of nursing and healthcare
students, as well as other medical and hospital personnel who must
communicate quickly and effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.
Conducted in Spanish and English.
SPAN1503 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (3)
[FORMERLY SPAN 22C]
Prerequisite: Spanish 1502; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is directed toward the needs of nursing and healthcare
students, as well as other medical and hospital personnel who must
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SPAN1601 Elementary Spanish (4)
[FORMERLY SPAN 1]
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course includes pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure,
grammar, cultural readings, and laboratory exercises.
SPAN1602 Elementary Spanish (4)
[FORMERLY SPAN 2]
Prerequisite: Spanish 1601 or 2 years of high school Spanish with a grade
of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course, a continuation of Spanish 1601, stresses pronunciation,
vocab­ulary, sentence structure, grammar, dialogues, cultural readings,
and laboratory exercises.
SPAN2001 Intermediate Spanish (4)
[FORMERLY SPAN 3]
Prerequisite: Spanish 1602 or 3 years of high school Spanish with a grade
of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
In this course, students continue the study of pronunciation, vocabu­
lary, sentence structure, and grammar. They also read short stories, and
spend additional time with laboratory exercises.
SPAN2002 Intermediate Spanish (4)
[FORMERLY SPAN 4]
Prerequisite: Spanish 2001 or 4 years of high school Spanish with a grade
of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course continues the study of grammar, conversation, composi­
tion, and readings. Students are required to spend additional time with
laboratory exercises.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SPCE 0255 Communication with the Deaf (0)*
[FORMERLY SPCE55]
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Non Credit Course
This course provides the development of skills in the language of signs
and fingerspelling. Different levels of communication used by the deaf
will be explored, such as gestures, facial expressions, and slang expres­
sions. Recent trends in language will be used.
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SPCE 0266 Sign and Song (1)*
[FORMERLY SPCE66]
Prerequisite: Beginning American Sign Language; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
Special Education 0266 enhances the student’s ability to relate with
hear­ing impaired persons through music. Any person wishing to increase his/her understanding of Ameslan and his/her understanding of
the role music plays in the culture of a hearing impaired person should
be encouraged to take this course.
SPEECH
SPCH1507 Group Discussion (3)
[FORMERLY SPCH 7]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lec­
ture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course covers the structure and function of informal/formal group
processes, the role of the individual participant and leadership func­
tions, and provides study and practice in various group activities.
SPCH1511 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
[FORMERLY SPCH 11]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lec­
ture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – SPCH 4)
This course develops the ability to organize, develop, and deliver a
speech effectively. Emphasis is on research, organization, presentation,
and evaluation.
tings and is intended to teach the student how to request assistance
and explain specific needs/concerns to faculty, staff, and other stu­dents
in a college setting. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
STSU0202 Preparation for College Writing
(1/4, 1/2, or 1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY STSU 91ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is intended to teach the student how to format, structure,
and proofread college level writing assignments. This course is offered
on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
STSU0203 Preparation for College Reading
(1/4, 1/2, or 1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY STSU 92ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides instruction in strategies for identifying and under­
standing the information contained in college textbooks. This course
is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
STSU0204 Preparation for College Mathematics
(1/4, 1/2, or 1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY STSU 93ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides instruction for students who need to refresh their
knowledge of basic mathematic and algebraic concepts and proce­
dures. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
STSU0205 Introduction to Campus Life (1/4, 1/2, or 1 unit
per semester; limit 4 units)
STATISTICS
STAT1510
Courses of Instruction
Elementary Statistics (5)
[FORMERLY STAT 10]
Prerequisite: Mathematics 1060 or two years of high school algebra with a
grade of “C” or better; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – STAT 2)
This course emphasizes descriptive statistics including sampling,
sampling distributions, measures of central tendency and measures
of dispersion, introductory treatment of probability and statistical in­
ference with one and two sample problems, confidence intervals and
hypothesis testing regarding means and proportions, and correlation
and linear regression, ANOVA and nonparametric techniques such as
the one-sample sign test, Wilcoxon rank-sum, Spearman’s correlation,
odds ratios and Kruskal-Wallis.
STUDENT SUCCESS
STSU0201 Introduction to Self-Advocacy
(1/4, 1/2, or 1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY STSU 90ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides students with self-advocacy strategies. This course
is offered for college students with limited experience in academic set­
[FORMERLY STSU 95ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is intended to familiarize students new to the Taft College
area with the resources and programs available to them at Taft College
and in the city of Taft. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis
only.
STSU0206 Time/Organizational/Study Strategies
(1/4, 1/2, or 1 unit per semester; limit 4 units)
[FORMERLY STSU 98ABCD]
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is intended to help students adjust to the demands of col­
lege study and focuses on effective strategies for listening, taking use­
ful notes, and creating/using a time schedule. This course is offered on
a Pass/No Pass basis only.
STSU1501 Educational Planning (½)
[FORMERLY STSU 1]
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to assist students in their understanding of
educational planning. The course will include the development of an
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educational plan, institutional, instructional, and student expectations
for the college experience, knowledge of college resources, sequences
of courses, and academic goal requirements.
TUTORING
TUTR0260 Supervised Tutoring (0)
[FORMERLY TUTR 60]
Prerequisite: None; Unlimited hours
Non Credit Course
Students are assigned to this non-credit course by an instructor or
counselor on the basis of an identified learning need. Students receive
supervised tutoring in the Learning Resource Center.
WORK EXPERIENCE
WKEX1513 Vocational Work Experience (1-4 units per
semester—limit 16 units)
[FORMERLY WKEX 13ABCD]
Prerequisite: Student must have declared vocational/occupational major
in area of Work Experience. Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 7
units including Work Experience units, be concurrently enrolled in at least
one course required for declared major, carry a minimum grade point
average of 2.00; Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005
strongly recommended; 16 hours seminar; 5 hours average per week of
work equals one unit of credit
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Note: Units of work experience cannot be included as part of a student’s study load for Veterans Educational Benefits.
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is for students enrolled in vocational programs and who
are employed in occupational fields directly related to their declared
vocational majors. Attitudes, skills and knowledge essential for success
in their career field are explored. Some four-year institutions will accept
transfer Work Experience units. In those cases, Work Experience units
will probably be accepted as elective units.
WKEX1514 General Education Work Experience (1-3 units
per semester—limit 12 units)
[FORMERLY WKEX 14ABCD]
Prerequisite: Student must be pursuing a planned study program. Student
must be enrolled in a minimum of 7 units including Work Experience units,
carry a minimum grade point average of 2.00; Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 16 hours seminar; 5
hours average per week of work equals one unit of credit
Note: Units of work experience cannot be included as part of a student’s study load for Veterans Educational Benefits.
Transfer Credit: CSU
For students with less than two years exposure to the world of work,
the purpose of this program is the supervised employment of students
with the intent of assisting them to acquire desirable work habits, at­
titudes and career awareness in jobs. Some four-year institutions will
accept transfer Work Experience units. In those cases, Work Experience
units will probably be accepted as elective units..
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College personnel
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Carolyn Hosking (President), Billy White (Secretary), John Miller,
Larry Buttke and Cal Vaughn.
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
Collins, Lyn “Mimi” 1999
A.A., Panama Canal College; B.S., Northwest Missouri State Univ.; Ed.D.,
Univ. of LaVerne
Director of Library and Learning Resource Center
Duncan, William
1997
B.S., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.B.A., California State Univ.
Bakersfield
Superintendent/President
Eastman, Stacy
R.H.D., Cabrillo College; D.D.S., Univ. of Southern California
Director of Dental Hygiene
1994
Garcia, Val 2007
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.S., University of La Verne; M.S., University of
La Verne
Associate Dean of Instruction
McMurray, Brock
B.B.A. and M.B.A., Delta State Univ.
Vice President Student Services
2001
Yong, Henry
2005
B.A., M.A., & Ed.S. Loma Linda Univ.; Ed.D., La Sierra Univ. (in progress)
Vice President of Instruction
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Bauer, Leslie
2001
A.A., Fresno City College; B.A., California State Univ., Fresno; M.A.,
California State Univ. Fresno
Psychology, Sociology
Beasley, Michelle
2007
BA, California State Univ. Bakersfield, MA, University of LaVerne
Early Childhood Education
Bench, Patricia
A.A., Taft College; B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A.,
California State Univ. Bakersfield
Psychology, Distance Learning Coordinator
1989
Berry, David
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.L.I.S., University of British
Columbia
Research & Instruction Librarian
2007
Bérubé, Eric
2001
A.A., Sierra College; B.A., California State Univ. Sacramento; M.A.,
California State Univ. Sacramento; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School
Coordinator of Institutional Assessment, Research & Planning
Brown, Darcy
2007
B.A. California State Univ. Bakersfield, M.A. California State Univ.
Bakersfield
Coord. of Counseling/ Matriculation Counselor
Brothers, Terry
B.A., M.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Counselor
1990
Carlson, Kamala
2005
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A.,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Basic Skills Reading
Klein, Shelley
Assistant to the Superintendent/President
Blanco, Melissa
Administrative Services Assistant
Champion, Diana
A.S., Taft College; B.S., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Dental Hygiene
Hegeman, Deborah
Student Services Assistant
Wooley, Debra
Instructional Assistant
2001
Chung-Wee, Christopher
2001
B.A., Univ. of Toronto; Diploma of Ed., Univ. of the West Indies; M.A.,
Brigham Young Univ., Ph.D., Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania
English
FACULTY
Bandy, Donald
B.A., Univ. of Tulsa; M.A., California State Univ., San Bernardino
History, Geography, Health Education
Bandy, Kanoe
1987
A.A., Taft College; B.S., California State Univ. Fresno; M.B.A., California
State Univ. Bakersfield
Business, Head Volleyball Coach, Director of Athletics
1979
Devine, William
2006
B.A., California State Univ. Fresno; M.A., California State Univ. Fresno
English
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Dyer, Geoffrey
M.F.A. , Mills College; B.A., Univ. California Santa Cruz; A.A., Bakersfield
College
English
Rangel-Escobedo, Juana
2007
B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield, M.A., California State Univ.
Bakersfield
Calworks/Veteran’s Counselor
Taft College
Maiocco, Vincent
2001
A.A., College of the Siskiyous; B.A., California State Univ. Chico; M.S.,
United States Sports Academy; Single Subject Teaching Credential,
Chapman Univ.
Physical Education, Health, Head Baseball Coach
Marcel, Jaima
B.S. University of Laverne
Transition to Independent Living
1997
2001
Martinez, Julián 2001
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A.,
Univ. of California, Santa Barbara
Spanish
Eveland, Sharyn
2001
B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Activity Coordinator Title V Solo Grant
Martinez, Maria “Mariza”
2005
B.A., California State Univ., Bakersfield; M.A., California State Univ.,
Bakersfield
Mathematics
Gallon, Jack
2001
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield;
M.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Learning Skills, High Tech Center Access Specialist
Mayfield, Michael
B.S. Univ. of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., Illinois Institute of
Technology
Chemistry
Golling, Greg
2007
B.S., Cal. State Bakersfield; Ph.D. State Univ. of New York at Stony Brook
Life Sciences
Miranda, Edmund “Rick”
2005
B.A., Univ., of California, Riverside; M.A., California State Univ., San
Bernardino; Ph.D. Univ. of California, Riverside (in progress)
Biological Sciences
Eigenauer, John
B.A., Univ. of the State of New York; M.A., California State Univ.
Dominguez Hills, M.Phil., Syracuse Univ., PhD., Syracuse Univ.
Computer Science, English
Gonzalez, Lourdes B.A., M.S., California State University Fresno
EOPS Coord./Bilingual Counselor
2006
Graupman, Gary
A.A., Taft College; B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A.,
California State Univ. Bakersfield
English
2001
Hawkins, Maryanne Herder, Victoria J.
B.S., M.A., California State Univ. Fresno
Work Experience, Career Counselor, Tech-Prep Coordinator
1998
1999
Jean, Brian
2001
A.S., Bakersfield College; B.S., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.S.,
Univ. of California, Riverside
Mathematics, Statistics
Núñez, Abel
2000
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., California State Univ., Los Angeles; M.A.,
California State Univ. Bakersfield
Distance Learning Counselor
Pease, Harold W.
B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Brigham Young Univ.
History, Political Science, Philosophy
1983
Polski, Robin
2006
B.S., California State Univ. Fresno; M.A., Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena
Transition to Independent Living
Popejoy, Sandy
B.A. California State Univ. Chico
Transition to Independent Living Director
1995
2007
2007
Jennings, Sandra
B.S.D.H., Univ. of Southern California
Dental Hygiene
1996
Rico, Jose
B.S.E, M.S.E., M.A., University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mathematics
Johnson, Craig
B.S., M.S., San Diego State Univ.
Life Sciences
1980
Robertson, Tony
BA, California State Univ. Bakersfield,
Business Administration
Jones, Diane
B.S., Univ. of Idaho; M.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Mathematics,
2001
Kulzer, Kelly
B.A., St. Cloud State Univ.; M.A., St. Cloud State Univ.
English as a Second Language
2007
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Rollin, Michael
2006
B.A., California State Univ. Northridge; M.S., California State Univ.
Northridge; A.B.D., USC
Physical Sciences
Ross, Jeffrey
1976
B.S., California State Poly Univ. Pomona; M.A., California State Univ.
Bakersfield
Director, Student Support Services
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Roth, Rebecca E.
B.A., M.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Early Childhood Education
1992
Sheehy, Dean C.
1997
B.S., Univ. of California Davis; B.S., California State Univ. Bakersfield;
M.Ed., Texas A & M Univ.
Life Sciences
Swenson, Sonja
B.A., Univ. of Colorado-Boulder; M.A., Arizona State Univ.
Art, Humanities
1989
Thompson, Joseph
1979
B.A., California State Univ. Los Angeles; M.A., Univ. of California Santa
Barbara
Business, Economics
Thompson, Tony
2000
A.A., Hutchinson Community College; B.S., Kansas Newman College;
M.Ed., Wichita State Univ.
Health, Physical Education, Athletic Advisor
Vaughan, Susan
2007
B.A. California State Univ. Fresno; M.S. California State Univ. Fresno
Learning Disability Specialist
College Personnel
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Altenhofel, Jennifer
Sociology, Geography, History
1995
Anderson, Kenneth
Business, Computer Science
1993
Aunai, Samasoni
Political Science
2004
Battistoni, Tonya
English as a Second Language
2007
Bianco, Theresa
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Bottomly, Lucette
English as a Second Language
2007
Brown, Patricia
Psychology
1989
Butler, Raymond
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Buzzell, Nancy
Early Childhood Education
1992
Calderon, Santiago
Spanish
Carino, Patricia
English as a Second Language
2006
Coker, Gary
Spanish, ESL
1977
Collinwood, Christina
Sociology & Social Science
2007
Combs, Noelle
Political Science
2006
Westwick, Michael
1997
B.S., Brigham Young Univ.; D.D.S., Creighton Univ.; M.S.D., Creighton
Univ.
Dental Hygiene
Cook, Irene
Early Childhood Education
2001
Cook, Larry
Mathematics
2004
Whitaker, Lindsay
2007
B.A., California State Univ., Bakersfield; M.S. California State Univ.,
Bakersfield
DSPS/Probation Counselor
Cuellar, Jane
Business Administration, Math
2000
Cunningham, John
Mathematics
1997
Cutrona, Angelo
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
2002
Day, Rosemary Spanish
2006
Delaney, Myisha
Women’s Soccer Coach
2006
Dodenhoff, Danielle
Anatomy
2007
Donavan, Kelley
Dental Hygiene
2007
Dubost, Curtis
English
2003
Duncan, Brandon
History
2007
Walsh, Stefanie 2006
A.A., Merced College; B.A., New Mexico Highlands University; M.A.,
New Mexico Highlands University (in progress)
Head Softball Coach, Health, P.E.
West, Linda
A.A., Taft College; B.S., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Computer Science
1999
TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN’S CENTER
Bendzick, Gladys
Curiel-Garcia, Genoveve
Davis, Cheryl
Oliver, Stacy
Ponte, Barbara
Sills, Cherry
Simmons, Teena
1998
1992
2000
2000
1998
1992
1997
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Halford, Mary
2007
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Eby, Roger
Art
2006
Einstein, Elizabeth Eve
Information Competency & Bibliography
2003
Fariss, Jeff
Health Education
2007
Ferguson, Bruce
Physical Education
1999
Fisher, David
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Garcia, Richard
Website Production
2007
Gentile-Royal, Gayle
English as a Second Language
2003
Graupman, Janet
English
2005
Harvey, Catherine
English, English as a Second Language
2001
Heiduk, Michelle
Speech
2006
Heiter, Harold
Health Ed, Biology
1995
Hickman, Ryan
Biology
2007
Hodson, Della
Speech
2007
Holden, Richard
Art, Business
2002
Ister, Yusra
English as a Second Language
2007
Keophimane, Sack
Social Science
2007
King, Marilyn
Dental Hygiene
1999
LeRoy, Marvin
Sign Language
1996
McCracken, Susan
Debtak
2002
Maier, Roland
Mathematics
2000
Mallory, Carl
Computer Science
2001
Medipour, Mariel
Health Education
2007
Monroe, Terrance
History
2007
Moody, Lene
English
2003
Noble, Craig
Physical Education
1999
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Ortleib, Brent
Welding
Ortleib, Julie
2007
Dental Hygiene
Paine, Kristy
2007
Criminal Justice Administration
Payne, Ruby
2006
Math
Polski, Robin
2007
Early Childhood Education
Queenan, Elisa
2007
Economics
Ramos, Thomas 2000
Criminal Justice Administration
Rodenhauser, Debora
2007
Art
Sakamaki, Yuri
2006
English as a Second Language
Saleen, Michael
2001
Criminal Justice Administration
Shaffer, Robin
2001
Dental Hygiene
Shah, Karen
1993
Business
Sills, Cherry
2002
Early Childhood Education
Smith, Lee
2002
Music
Stephenson, Randy
2006
Geology
Teegarden, Tom 1989
Math
Varela, Vivian
2006
Sociology
Vaughan, Susan 2004
Learning Skills
Wade, Matt
2005
Welding
Ware, Thomas
1997
Geography
Watson, Ryan
2007
Physical Education
Waugh, Victoria
1998
Physical Education
Whyte, Mark
2000
Sociology
Wiederrecht, Ann 1997
Psychology, Political Science, History
Win, Betty
2007
English as a Second Language
Wolcott, Barry
2004
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College Personnel
Drama
Wooley, Mike
2007
Automotive
Yalcinkaya, Carol 2007
English as a Second Language
Fenton L Feeney
Dean of Instruction, Director of Guidance, Counselor
1975
Harriet Filoteo
Work Experience
1997
Vance Frazier
Vocational Education
1972
FACULTY EMERITI
Dr. Donald L. Greene
Sociology
1979
Clair M. Gurwell
English, Fine Arts
1985
Issac N. Adams
Chemistry
1979
Fernando Amorteguy
Spanish
1979
Tom Harrell
Director of Athletics, P.E.
1985
William Baker
History, Coordinator of Learning Resources
1977
Elizabeth Hill
Librarian
1972
Alvin Baldock P.E., Athletic Director
1993
Stanley D. Hillygus
Math, Science, Health Education
1997
Garlyn A. Basham Superintendent/President
1975
J. T. Herrod
Mechanical Drawing, Drafting
1987
Fred G. Bell
Computer Science, Coordinator of Distance Learning
1981
Dr. Ben Janes
Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology
1972
James Buddell
English
1986
Raymond E. Jenkins
Accounting, Business Education
1972
John Christiansen Photography, Sociology, Psychology
1987
Karen A. Kuckreja
Director of Counseling, Speech, Psychology
1997
Eugene Clausen
Adjunct Business Instructor
1993
James Lowry
Physics, Math
1995
Dr. David Cothrun
Superintendent/President
1980
Ray L. Matthai
Dean of Students & Evening College
1977
A.D. Cummings
Student Activities
1972
Konrad McMillan
Humanities, Art
1988
Milton Davis
Applied Arts
1955
Ann Miwa
Business
1987
Dr. John M. Downer
Instruction/College Planner
1988
George Morgan
Biological Science
1980
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College Personnel
Lawrence E. Peahl
Dean of Fiscal Services, Math
1996
John A. Reinhardt
Machine Shop, Wood Shop
1974
Ferrel G. Roundy
English, French, German, Music Appreciation
1968
Jerrold D. Schroeder
Physical Science, Math
1980
Lois (Margot) Smith
Humanities, English
1981
Alpha Stiles
Librarian
1977
Dr. John R. Tufft
1985
Philosophy, Sociology, LRC Director, Affirmative Action Officer
Richard H. White
Applied Arts, Dean of Student Services
Student Services
Myisha Delaney
Olga Silva
Barbara Wingler
Academic Records/Admissions
Brian McKee, Registrar/Director of Admissions
Vacant – Assistant Registrar/Academic Records Director
Sheri Black
Patti Brown
Nichole Cook
Harold Russell III
Nancy Stewart
Athletics
Kanoe Bandy, Director
Bruce Ferguson, Coordinator P.E. Facility
Jennifer Edmaiston
Travis Milner
Children’s Center
Genoveve Curiel-Garcia, Director
Lisa Adema
Beverly Sue Anderson
Martina Anguiano
Janet Armstrong
Alma Barajas
Deborah Bozarth
Teresa Brown
Stephanie Clark
Miranda Cook
Tammy Dargusch
Guadalupe Espinoza
Meghan Falls
Sherrie Freitas
Pilar Gutierrez
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Taft College
Barbara Hacker
Kathleen Helms
Guadalupe Hinojosa
Diane Holt
Martha Letterman
Brandi Litchenberger
Susan Madsen
Cindy Marking
Jose Medel
Lecia Medel
Charlotte Miller
Norma Montoya
Maria Moreno
Elsa Nevarez
Billie Reed
Cynthia Stone
Ramona Urias
Sherrie Walker
Cathy White-Healy
Counseling Center
Susan Brown
Jill Brown
Claudia Casagrande
Carl Mallory
EOPS/CARE
Lourdes Gonzalez, Coordinator/Bilingual Counselor
Lynn Snowden
Margaret Torczon
Sandi Williams
Financial Aid
Gayle Roberts, Director
Alex Contreras
Carla Sandoval
Ruthie Welborn
Student Support Services
Jeff Ross, Coordinator
Kathy Evarts
LaNell Howell
Victoria Waugh
Security/Residence Hall
Angelo Cutrona, Supervisor
Margaret Buddell
Raymond Noland
Transition to Independent Living (T.I.L)
Casey Barajas
Jose Centeno
Jeanette Davis
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John Dodson
Debra Ekdahl
Kecia Frost
Greg Hawkins
Richard Hawkins
Krystal Keller
Megan Luton
Patty Owens
Josh Reich
Lee Schryver
Brooke Squires
Trenton Unruh
Susan Wells
Paula Williams
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Diana Duran
Paula Hudgins
Denice McCauley
Distance Learning
Patti Bench, Coordinator
Linda Neill
Mefi Nua
Steven Richards
Career and Technical Education
Samsoni Anuai, Coordinator
Classroom
Hector Leonzo
Esteban Martinez
Benjamin Orozco
Heather Popejoy-Dodson
Jeanette Rosales
Joanie Sahagun
Danielle Vohnout
Jennifer Woodward
Dental Hygiene
Dr. Stacy Eastman, Director
Sam Carlson
Harriet Luzinas-Smith
Susan McCracken
Teresa McGuire
Laura Riss
Deborah Woodson
Library/Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Dr. Mimi Collins, Director
Brad Cramer
Matt Cooper
Mary Decker
Dan Elissague
Wei Hill
Lisa Lupica-Hill
Linda Silveira
Mabel Yetter
College Personnel
Migrant Program Services
Ruben Arreola, Director
Bertha Cuate
Lupe Figueroa
Gracie Mickelberry
Apolonia Salazar
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Business Services
Jim Nicholas, Director
Chris Brown
Ettie Foster
Sheila Green
Mindy Jewell
Fernando R. Lara
Velda Long
Michelle Miles
Food Service
Debi Lesly, Supervisor
Deborah Dean
Denise Gill
Jessica Grant
Cynthia Johns
Heather Reed-Oxford
Kathy Schock
Human Resources
Jana Peters, Director
Edan Ray
Tiffany Rowden
Judy Wade
Maintenance & Operations
Mike Capela, Supervisor
Edna Barajas
James Bendzick
Brandon Clark
Ron Duclos
Stacey Garner
Sergio Gomez
Chris Jones
Gil Quintero
Juventino Uribe
Fred Zeller
Student Store
Kelly Swanson, Manager
Justina Howell
Jennifer Matteson
RECEPTIONIST
Patricia Finney
Lynda Powers
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Adrian Agundez, Director
Colleen Carone, Application Support Manager
Wayne Cook
Richard Garcia
Mark Gibson
Sherry Gregory
Richard Hudson
Kevin Kasper
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Olga Newlove
Robert Teel
Michaela Young
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Dr. Eric Berube, Coordinator
Amber Anderson
Jason Zsiba
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STUDENT HANDBOOK
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
All student records of Taft College are kept in accordance with the Act
of 1974. Students may request access to those campus records that
personally identify the student; the student may challenge the accu­
racy of the record or the appropriateness of its retention in the campus
records. Student consent is needed for the release of records covered
by the Act to outside parties (e.g., prospective employers) except for
those agencies entitled to access under the provisions of the Act (e.g.,
campus officials, other schools, federal educational and auditing offi­
cers, and requests in connection with the application or receipt of fi­
nancial aid.) These provisions apply to records received and used after
November 19, 1974.
Any currently enrolled or former student of the District has a right of
access to any and all student records relating to him or her maintained
by the district.
No District representative shall release the contents of a student re­
cord to any member of the public without the prior written consent of
the student, other than directory information as defined in this policy
and information sought pursuant to a court order or lawfully issued
subpoena, or as otherwise authorized by applicable federal and state
laws.
Directory information shall include:
• Student participation in officially recognized activities and
sports including weight, height and high school of graduation of athletic team members.
• Degrees and awards received by students, including honors,
scholarship awards, athletic awards and the President’s and
Vice President’s Lists of recognition.
If you do not wish any or all directory information released without
your consent, you must inform the Registrar’s Office in writing within 10
days after classes begin. If you wish to inspect, review, or challenge any
of your educational records you must make such a re­quest in writing to
the Office of Academic Records. Particular questions with respect to a
student’s prerogatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 should be directed to the office of the Registrar.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
The administration, faculty and staff at Taft College believe that stu­
dents are entitled to the finest education that the college can provide.
At the same time, a student’s achievement must include the realization
that there are standards of academic honesty that must prevail. Each
student should exert every effort to maintain these standards.
Academic dishonesty is defined by this college as any illegitimate act
by any student, such as plagiarism or falsifying documents that would
gain that student an advantage in grading, graduating from the col­
lege, or qualifying for entrance into any academic program. It is a
serious breach of student conduct and will be treated as such by ad­
ministrators, instructors, staff members, and students of the college.
Penalties for such conduct, depending on its severity, may range from
a simple reprimand to actions that result in expulsion from the col­lege.
All flagrant instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the
Vice President of Instruction and/or the Vice President of Student Services, and appropriate measures will be taken by those officers of the
college to correct the problem.
STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Introduction
Community college districts are required by law to adopt standards of
student conduct along with applicable penalties for violation. (Educa­
tion Code Section 66300) The purpose of this policy is to provide uni­
form procedures to assure due process when a student is charged with
violation of these standards.
1. STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT VIOLATIONS
Student conduct must conform to college rules and regulations. Viola­
tions of such rules and regulations, for which students are subject to
disciplinary action, include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Dishonesty, including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, or
knowingly furnishing false information to the college;
2. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records, or
identification;
3. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration,
disciplinary procedures, or other college activities, including, but
not limited to its community service functions, or of other autho­
rized activities on or off college premises;
4. Physical abuse of any person on district owned or controlled
property or at college sponsored or supervised functions or con­
duct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any
such person;
5. Theft of or damage to property of the college or a member of the
college community or campus visitor;
6. Unauthorized entry to or use of college supplies, equipment,
and/or facilities;
7. Violation of college regulations concerning student organiza­
tions, the use of college facilities, gambling, and hazing (unless
part of an authorized activity), or the time, place, and manner of
public expression;
8. Use, possession, or distribution of narcotic or dangerous drugs,
on district owned or controlled property or at any college spon­
sored event except as expressly permitted;
9. Disorderly, disruptive, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or ex­
pression on college owned or controlled property or at college
sponsored or supervised functions;
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10.Failure to comply with directions of college officials acting in the
performance of their duties, or failure to identify oneself for just
cause when requested to do so by college officials acting in the
performance of their duties;
11.Possession or use of alcoholic beverages on district owned or
controlled property, or at college sponsored events, or appear­
ances on campus or at college sponsored events while under the
influence of alcohol;
12.Possession or use of unauthorized firearms or other dangerous
weapons on district owned or controlled property;
2. REMOVAL BY INSTRUCTORS
Pursuant to the authority contained in Education Code sections
76030-76037, the Board of Trustees permits an instructor to remove a
student from his or her class for the day of removal and the next class
meeting. Removal must be immediately reported in writing to the Vice
President of Instruction or Vice President of Student Services.
3. STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES (not applicable to removal
by instructor: See #2)
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All proceedings held in accordance with these procedures shall relate
specifically to an alleged violation of the college’s standards of student
conduct (see Section 1).
These discipline provisions do not apply to:
1. Grievance procedures
2. Residence determination
3. Other academic and legal requirements for admission and reten­
tion
(These procedures do not apply to removal by instructors under Sec­
tion 2)
The college independently of any charges filed through civil or criminal
authorities, or both may take disciplinary measures.
DEFINITIONS OF STUDENT DISCIPLINE TERMS
1. Warning-Written or oral notice to the student that continuation
or repetition of misconduct may be cause for further disciplinary
action.
2. Reprimand-Written censure for violation of specific regulations.
3. Disciplinary Probation-Specific period of conditional participa­
tion in campus and academic affairs, which may involve any or
all of the following:
a. Ineligibility for all college organization offices;
b. Removal from any college organization office held;
c. Revocation of the privilege of participating in college and/or
student-sponsored activities;
d. Ineligibility for state or district financial aid for a period not
less than the period for which a recipient has been suspend­
ed pursuant to these procedures, or ineligibility for state or
district financial aid for a period not to exceed two (2) years
subsequent to a determination to these procedures, that a
recipient willfully and knowingly disrupted the orderly opera­
tion of the campus. (Education Code Section 69810, 69811)
4. Suspension-Temporary exclusion from a student status, or other
privileges or activities, for a specified period of time.
5. Expulsion-Permanent termination of student status.
6. Administrator-The College President or other person or persons
designated by him or her to maintain order, handle disciplinary
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questions on campus, or represent the college before a Disciplin­
ary Hearing Committee.
7. Days-Days during which college is in session and regular classes
are held, including summer session days, and excluding Satur­
days and Sundays, unless otherwise specified in the procedures.
4. HEARING AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES (not applicable to
removal by instructor: see #2)
NOTIFICATION OF HEARING
Students charged with alleged violations of the Standards of Student
Conduct will be provided with written notice to meet with the Admin­
istrator or designated representative, for a conference regarding the
basis for possible disciplinary action. The notice should normally be
given at least one day prior to the scheduled appointment.
The meeting with the Administrator shall contain the following:
1. A statement of his/her rights;
2. A written statement of charges to the student;
3. A reasonable opportunity at the meeting for the student to per­
sonally answer the charges;
4. Notification to the student of disciplinary action(s) that may be
or will be taken;
5. Written notification to the student of further meetings if deemed
necessary by the Administrator;
6. Written notification to the student of his/her right of appeal to
the Disciplinary Appeal Committee.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
If, after reviewing the situation with the student, the Administrator
concludes that a disciplinary action is appropriate, the Administrator
shall deliver one or more of the following types of disciplinary action.
1. Warning
The student will receive a written or oral notice to the student
that continuation or repeti­tion of misconduct may be cause for
further disciplinary action.
2. Reprimand
Action placing on record (in the student’s cumulative folder)
that a student’s conduct in a specific instance does not meet the
standards expected at the college. A person receiving an oral or
written reprimand by the Administrator is thereby notified that
continued conduct of the type described may result in further
disciplinary action against the student.
3. Disciplinary Probation
Disciplinary action resulting in any one or more of the following:
a. Ineligibility for all college organization offices;
b. Removal from any college organization office held;
c. Revocation of the privilege of participating in college and/or
student-sponsored activities;
d. Termination of state and/or local financial aid.
This action by the Administrator may be imposed upon an individual,
group, or groups of students for a period not to exceed one (1) aca­
demic year. Repetition, during the probationary period, of conduct re­
sulting in disciplinary probation may be cause for suspension or other
disciplinary action.
4. Suspension
Disciplinary action denying all campus privileges for a specified
period of time. A suspended student may be barred from occu­
pying any portion of the campus and may be denied all college
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privileges including class attendance for a specified, limited pe­
riod of time. There shall be two classes of suspension. The first,
“summary suspension” is to protect the school from the immedi­
ate possibility of disorder or threat to the safety of students. The
second, “disciplinary suspension”, serves as a penalty against the
student as a result of the failure of his conduct to meet standards
expected at the college.
a. Summary Suspension
Summary suspension shall be limited to only that period of
time necessary to insure that the purposes of the summary
suspension are accomplished. In no case shall such suspen­
sion exceed ten (10) days.
b. The Superintendent/President, Vice President of Student Ser­
vices, or other staff members designated by the President,
may summarily suspend a student when he deems this action
necessary for the safety and welfare of the college.
c. A summary suspension is to provide opportunity for investi­
gation, to serve as a means of relieving the tension of student
body due to the serious infraction of the student behavior
standards, or to remove a threat to the well-being of the
students and/or the good order of the college which would
prevent the continued normal conduct of the academic com­
munity.
d. A summary suspension is not considered disciplinary action
against the student.
e. The Superintendent/President shall also be notified promptly
in writing of all suspensions.
f. Should it appear necessary for the summary suspension to
continue in effect for over an extended period, steps should
be taken promptly and not later than two (2) days after the
commencement of the summary suspension, to institute a
disciplinary suspension which shall take effect no later than
ten (10) days after the effective date of the summary suspen­
sion.
5. Disciplinary Suspension
The administrator may suspend a student for good cause. (E.C.
76033)
a. From one or more classes, for up to 10 days of instruction.
b. From one or more classes for the remainder of the school
term;
c. From all college classes and activities for one or more terms.
6. Expulsion
Expulsion requires formal action taken by the Board of Trustees.
The board may expel:
a. When other means of correction fails to bring about proper
conduct, or;
b. When presence of the student causes a continuing danger to
the physical safety of the student or others.
7. Time Limit for Appeal to Disciplinary Appeal Committee
Any request for a hearing before a Disciplinary Appeal Commit­
tee must be in writing and delivered to the administrator within
forty-eight (48) hours of that administrator’s decisions.
8. Miscellaneous
a. Whenever the student to be suspended or expelled is under
18 years of age, his/her parents or guardian shall be notified
in writing by the administrator.
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b. Upon suspension or expulsion of a student for violation of Pe­
nal Code 245 (assault with a deadly weapon likely to produce
great bodily harm), the administrator shall notify the appro­
priate law enforcement agency.
c. The fact of any disciplinary action and the reasons therefore
shall be recorded on the student’s records subject to access,
review, and comment by the student as authorized by the
Family educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC Section
2332g) and Education Code Section 76200 et seq. All access
or release of such records to members of the public shall also
be in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
d. Specified times may be shortened or lengthened by mutual
concurrence of all parties.
5. APPEAL PROCEDURE (not applicable to removal by instructor:
see #2)
THE HEARING PANEL
There shall be on campus a standing panel from which one or more
Disciplinary Appeal Committees may be appointed. The panel shall be
made up of the following:
1. All full-time students (enrolled in 12 or more units);
2. All full-time, certificated personnel except those designated as
management;
3. All full-time, certificated management personnel with the excep­
tion of the Vice President of Student Services or designee.
THE DISCIPLINARY APPEAL COMMITTEE
From the panel described above, the Associated Student Body Presi­
dent shall appoint two students, the President of the Academic Senate
shall appoint two certificated personnel, and the Superintendent/Pres­
ident shall appoint one certificated, management person.
Either the student or the Administrator may challenge any member of
the Disciplinary Appeal Committee for cause. Any challenge must be
made in writing not later than one (1) day prior to the hearing. Grounds
for cause include any disciplinary problem, and statement made on the
matters at issue, or any other act or statement indicating that a person
could not act in a neutral manner. The Superintendent/President shall
determine the validity of the challenges. The appropriate group will ap­
point the appropriate replacements.
Prior to the commencement of the actual hearing, the Disciplinary Ap­
peal Committee members shall receive from the Administrator copies
of these procedures, meet along, and select a chairperson. If the mem­
bers cannot reach mutual agreement on a chairperson, the Superin­
tendent/President shall designate a member to serve as chairperson.
The chairperson shall preside over the hearing and make rulings as to
its conduct.
RIGHT TO REPRESENTATIVE
The student may represent him or herself or may be represented by
another person. If that representative is an attorney, the student shall
notify the Administrator and the committee, in writing, of that fact no
later than three (3) days prior to the date of the hearing. The Disciplin­
ary Appeal Committee may then request legal counsel from the Dis­
trict Legal Services. Such counsel may sit with the Disciplinary Appeal
committee in an advisory capacity but shall not be a member of the
committee nor vote with it.
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THE HEARING
1. Opening
The chairperson shall call the hearing to order, introduce the
participants, and announce the purpose of the hearing, e.g., “this
committee meets to hear an appeal of disciplinary action against
______________________ and to make findings of fact and rec­
ommendations for action to the Board of Trustees if needed.
2. Charges and Disciplinary Action
The chairperson shall distribute copies of the charges and disci­
plinary action taken.
3. Plea
The student shall admit or deny each charge. If the student ad­
mits each charge, and wishes to present no evidence of mitigat­
ing circumstances or other defense, the committee shall retire to
make its decision. If the student denies any or all of the charges,
or wishes to present evidence of mitigating circumstances, the
hearing shall proceed.
4. Burdens of Proof and of Producing Evidence
The Administrator has the burden of proving that each charge
is true. The student shall be regarded as innocent of the charges
until the contrary is established by the Administrator by a pre­
ponderance of the evidence. “Established by a preponderance
of the evidence,” means that the Administrator has the initial
burden of producing evidence to prove each charge. The Ad­
ministrator must present the evidence in support of the charges
first, and then the student must present evidence to refute the
Administrator’s evidence.
5. Arguments
First the Administrator, and then the student, shall be afforded
an opportunity to make or waive an opening statement, i.e.,
give an outline of the charges and the facts to be proved. The
student may reserve his/her opening statement until after the
Administrator has finished presenting the case for the college.
After the opening statements, first the Administrator, and then
the student shall have the opportunity to present witnesses and
other relevant evidence in support of the case.
6. Evidence
Formal rules of evidence shall not apply. All relevant evidence is
admissible, including but not limited to testimony of witnesses,
physical objects, police reports, photographs, copies of docu­
ments, and signed and dated declarations of witnesses shown to
be unavailable.
7. Closed Hearings
Hearings shall be closed and confidential and all witnesses shall
be excluded when testifying unless the Administrator and the
student, and the committee, agrees to the contrary. Both the
Administrator and the student shall be entitled to call witnesses
and to question witnesses presented by the other. A member of
the committee may ask questions at any time upon recognition
by the chairperson. Either side may recall a witness, who again
may be questioned by both parties and the committee.
8. Absence of the Student
If the student charged does not appear, no satisfactory expla­
nation for the absence is made at the earliest opportunity, or if
the student leaves the hearing before its conclusion, the hear­
ing shall proceed without the student, and the committee shall
reach a decision based on the evidence presented.
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9. Conclusion
First the Administrator, and then the student, shall be afforded
the opportunity to make or waive a closing argument. The com­
mittee shall retire to deliberate with only the members of the
committee present. The hearing committee shall reach its de­
cision based only upon the record of the hearing and shall not
consider matters outside of that record. Within five (5) days of the
hearing, the chairperson should deliver to the Superintendent/
President, the student, and the Administrator a written report
giving specific findings of fact as to each charge, and making
recommendations for action arrived at by a majority vote of the
committee.
The committee may adopt the Administrator’s recommendations for
action, may adopt a less severe sanction, or may adopt a more severe
sanction.
The College President will report the decision and recommended ac­
tion to the Board of Trustees.
6. APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (not applicable to
removal by instructor: see #2)
Either the student or the Administrator may appeal the decision of the
Disciplinary Appeal Committee to the board of Trustees by filing an
appeal with the Superintendent/President. Any such appeal shall be
submitted in writing within five (5) days following receipt of the Dis­
ciplinary Appeal Committee’s decision and shall state specifically the
grounds for appeal. Appeal shall be based only on the record of the
Disciplinary Appeal committee. Both the student and the Administra­
tor may submit written statements on appeal.
The Superintendent/President shall review the record of the hearing
and the documents submitted to verify that all prior steps of these dis­
ciplinary procedures have been completed. The Board of Trustees shall
then be provided with copies of the decision, with all documentation
and related data.
The Board should consider student disciplinary appeals at any regu­
larly scheduled public meeting held within thirty (30) days of receipt of
the appeal by the Superintendent/President’s Office.
The Board shall, unless otherwise requested by the student involved,
hold executive sessions if the Board is considering a suspension, or dis­
ciplinary action or any other action except expulsion if a public hear­
ing upon such question would lead to the giving out of information
concerning students which would be in violation of Education Code
Section 76240 et seq. protecting the privacy of student records. Before
calling such an executive session of the governing board of the district
to consider these matters, the governing board of the district shall, in
writing, by registered or certified mail or by personal service, if the stu­
dent is a minor, notify the student and his parent or guardian, or the
student if the student is an adult, of the intent of the governing board
of the district to call and hold such executive session. Unless the stu­
dent, or his parent, or guardian, shall, in writing, within two (2) days af­
ter receipt of such written notice of intention, request that the hearing
of the governing board be held as a public meeting, then the hearing
to consider such matters shall be conducted by the governing board
in executive session. If such written request is served upon the clerk or
secretary of the governing board, the meeting shall be public except
that any discussion at such meeting that might be in conflict with the
right to privacy of any student other than the student requesting the
public meeting or on behalf of whom such meeting is requested, shall
be in executive session. Whether the matter is considered at any execu­
tive or at a public meeting, the final action of the governing board of
the school district shall be taken at a public meeting and the result of
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such action shall be a public record of the school district. (Education
Code Section 72122)
Upon review, the Board will confirm, modify, or reject the decision of
the Disciplinary Appeal Committee. The Board’s action shall be limited
to a review of the record of the hearing committee, and the decision of
the hearing committee, and the Board shall not consider any evidence
outside that record. The Board’s action shall be final and binding on all
parties.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY
The student is encouraged to pursue academic and occupational stud­
ies and other college sponsored activities that will promote his/her intellectual growth, career aspirations, or personal development. In pursuing these ends, the student should be free of unfair and improper
action by any member of the academic community. When a student
feels that he/she has been subjected to unfair and improper action or
denied his/her rights by a member of the academic community, he/she
can seek redress according to the following procedures. Grievance ac­
tions may be initiated by a student against another student, an instruc­
tor, an administrator, or a member of the classified staff.
The following actions are grounds for student grievance:
Grievance Category #1 – Grading
Prejudiced or capricious decision in the academic evaluation of a stu­
dent’s performance.
Grievance Category #2 - All Other Grievances Except
Grading Including But Not Limited To:
1) Acts of threats of sexual harassment.
2) Acts or threats of intimidation or harassment.
3) Acts or threats of physical aggression.
4) Arbitrary actions or imposition of sanctions without proper regard to due process.
5) Violation of student rights and responsibilities,
6) Grievances under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the
Rehabilita­tion Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap by federally
funded education institutions.
Procedures
Preliminary Action for Any Type of Grievance
When a petitioner has an alleged grievance, he/she shall first attempt
to resolve it by the following preliminary actions:
Confer with the person against whom he/she has the alleged griev­
ance and if that proves impossible or unsatisfactory, confer with the
Vice President of Student Services or designee. The Vice President shall
make written recommendation to the Petitioner and Respondent for
the disposition of charges within five (5) school days of the final confer­
ence.
If the Petitioner feels that the issue has not been resolved by either
of the two above actions, he/she may submit to the Vice President of
Student Services or designee a signed statement specifying the time,
place, and nature of the alleged grievance and a list of witnesses and a
summary of the testimony they would give to the Vice President or des­
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ignee. This signed statement must be submitted within five (5) school
days of the final conference.
If illness or official school business prevents the Vice President of Stu­
dent Services or designee from receiving the petition during the above
time frame, the five (5) school day period will commence on the Vice
President’s return to duty.
Secondary Action – Grievance Category #1 – Grading
Within one (1) school day after receiving a signed statement of an al­
leged grievance(s) involving a disputed grade, the Vice President of
Student Services shall refer the matter to an Academic Fairness Com­
mittee that will then conduct a formal hearing to establish findings of
fact and to recommend if the grade is fair or unfair.
Formal Hearing Procedure – Grievance Category #1 –
Grading
The Academic Fairness Committee shall be comprised as follows:
a) Two faculty members appointed by the President of the Aca­
demic Senate.
b) One administrator appointed by the Superintendent/President
of the College.
c) The President of the Academic Senate (The Vice President of the
Academic Senate will fill this seat if the Senate President is the
Respondent.).
d) The committee will select one of its members as chairperson and
one as secretary.
The Academic Fairness Committee shall conduct its proceedings as
follows:
a) Within five (5) school days after receiving the alleged grievance,
the committee shall receive a summary record from the Vice
President of Student Services and convene to discuss issues,
hear testimony, examine witnesses, and consider all available
evidence pertaining to the charge.
b) Both parties shall have the right to present written or oral state­
ments, testimony, evidence, and witnesses. Each party shall have
the right to be represented by counsel and to question witnesses
and hear testimony.
c) The committee shall judge the relevancy and weight of testi­
mony and evidence and make its findings of facts limiting its in­
vestigation to the formal charge. The committee shall also make
recommendations.
d) Within fifteen (15) school days of its initial meeting, the Aca­
demic Fairness Committee shall consider the charges and make
a written recommendation to the faculty member involved with
copies to the student, the Vice President of Instruction, and the
Vice President of Student Services.
e) The hearing shall be closed to the public.
f) A summary record of the proceedings shall be kept in a confi­
dential file by the Vice President of Student Services and shall be
available to the Respondent and Petitioner throughout this pro­
cedure. If the Vice President of Student Services is the Respon­
dent, the Vice President of Instruction will keep the summary
record.
g) Upon issuance of the written recommendation to the Respon­
dent and Petitioner, the Vice President of Student Services or
designee shall destroy the record referred to above. The Respon­
dent may ask a copy of the record by placed in his/her personnel
file if he/she chooses.
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Secondary Action – Grievance Category #2 – All
Grievances Except Grading
The Vice President of Student Services or designee shall, within one
(1) school day after receiving the signed statement or grievance in
non-grading situations, make a determination as to whether further
investigation is needed. Within five (5) school days the Vice President
of Student Services will either determine the disposition of the alleged
grievance or refer the alleged grievance to the Student Grievance Com­
mittee.
Formal Hearing Procedure – Grievance Category #2 –
All Grievances Except for Grading
The Student Grievance Committee shall be comprised as follows:
a) Two students selected by the President of the Associated Stu­
dent Body.
b) Two committee members representing the employment classi­
fication of the Respondent unless the Respondent is a student.
These members shall be selected by the following unit presi­
dents (Faculty Association President, CSEA President, the college
Superin­tendent/President).
c) One administrator (other than the Vice President of Student Ser­
vices) selected by the Superintendent/President of the college.
d) The committee shall select one of its members as chairperson.
e) The Vice President of Student Services or designee shall provide
the committee a secretary.
The Student Grievance Committee shall conduct its proceedings as fol­
lows:
a) Within five (5) school days after receiving the alleged grievance,
the committee shall receive a summary record from the Vice
President of Student Services and convene to discuss issues,
hear testimony, examine witnesses and consider all available
evidence pertaining to the charge.
b) Both parties shall have the right to present written or oral state­
ments, testimony, evidence and witnesses. Each party shall have
the right to be represented by counsel and to question witnesses
and hear testimony.
c) If either party to the proceedings or their representatives fails to
attend the hearing, that individual forfeits his/her right to further
appeal unless he/she has an excuse for the absence which is ac­
ceptable to the Vice President of Student Services.
d) The committee shall judge the relevancy and weight of testi­
mony and evidence and make its findings of facts limiting its in­
vestigation to the formal charge. The committee shall also make
recommendations for the disposition of the charge.
e) Within fifteen (15) school days of initial meeting, the committee
shall submit its findings of fact and recommend action to the
Superintendent/President of the College with a copy to the Re­
spondent, the Petitioner, and the Vice President of Student Ser­
vices.
f) The hearing shall be closed to the public.
g) A summary record of the proceedings shall be kept in a confi­
dential file by the Vice President of Student Services and shall
be available at all times to the Respondent and Petitioner. If
the Respondent is cleared of the charge(s), the file shall be de­
stroyed. Any district employee may request a copy of the record
be placed in his/her file if he/she chooses.
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Final Action – Grievance Category #2 – All Grievances
Except Grading
The Vice President of Student Services or designee, upon receiving
the findings of facts and recommendations of the Student Grievance
Committee, shall, within three (3) school days, render a decision and
transmit it in writing to the Respondent, the Petitioner, the Student
Grievance Committee chairperson, and the Superintendent/President
of the College. The Vice President of Student Services or designee shall
review the proceedings of the committee, conduct such additional
investigations as he/she deems appropriate, and take one of the fol­
lowing actions:
a) Dismiss the petition.
b) Act in accordance with the Student Grievance Committee’s rec­
ommendation.
c) Take such other or further actions as the Vice President of Stu­
dent Services deems appropriate.
The respondent or the Petitioner may appeal the decision of the Vice
President of Student Services to the Superintendent/President of the
College within three (3) school days. Upon receipt of the appeal, the
Board shall review the proceedings, conduct such investigations as are
deemed appropriate, and take one of the following actions:
a) Dismiss the petition.
b) Act in accordance with the Student Grievance Committee’s rec­
ommendation.
c) Take such other or further action as the Superintendent/Presi­
dent deems appropriate.
If the Respondent or Petitioner is dissatisfied with the Superinten­
dent/President’s decision, he/she may write an appeal to the Board of
Trustees within three (3) school days. Upon receipt of the appeal, the
Board shall review the proceedings, conduct such investigations as are
deemed appropriate, and take on of the following actions:
a) Dismiss the petition.
b) Act in accordance with the Student Grievance Committee’s rec­
ommendation.
c) Take such or further action, within the provisions of the Educa­
tional Code, as the Board of Trustees deems appropriate.
The decision of the Board of Trustees is final and there is n further ap­
peal under this procedure.
Evaluation Process
The Student Grievance Procedure shall be evaluated as needed by the
committee formed to evaluate the procedure. The committee shall
consist of the Vice President of Student Services, Vice President of In­
struction, Coordinator of Student Activities, President of the Academic
Senate, the Associated Student Body President, President of the Fac­ulty
Association, and the President of CSEA.
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT POLICY
The West Kern Community College District is committed to an educa­
tional environment in which all students are treated with respect and
dignity. Each student has the right to learn in an environment that pro­
motes equal educational opportunity, and is free from discriminatory
practices.
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Sexual harassment is a violation of Title IX of the Education Act Amend­
ment of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and California Edu­
cation Code Sections 210 through 214, inclusive.
Therefore, the District strongly condemns, opposes, and prohibits sex­
ual harassment of student whether verbal, physical, or environmental,
by anyone in or from the District.
Any student who engages in sexual harassment of anyone in or from
the District may be subject to discipline, up to and including expul­
sion.
1. As used in this policy and regulation, “sexual harassment” means
unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other
verbal, visual, or physical conduct of sexual nature, made by anyone
in or from the District, under any of the following conditions:
a) Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term
of a condition of an individual’s employment, academic status, or
progress.
b) Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is
used as the basis of employment or academic decisions affecting
the individual.
c) The conduct has the purpose of effect of having a negative im­
pact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or of
creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or education­
al environment.
d) Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is
used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regard­
ing benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities avail­
able at or through the educational institution.
2. For the purpose of further clarification, sexual harassment includes
but is not limited to:
a) Making unsolicited written, verbal, physical and/or visual con­
tact with sexual overtones
b) Written examples include but are not limited to suggestive or
obscene letters, notes, and invitations.
c) Verbal examples include but are not limited to derogatory com­
ments, slurs, jokes, and epithets.
d) Physical examples include but are not limited to assault, touch­
ing, impeding or blocking movement.
e) Visual examples include but are not limited to leering, gestures,
display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures, cartoons, or
posters
3. Continuing to express sexual interest after being informed that the
interest is unwelcome. Reciprocal attraction is not considered sexu­
al harassment.
4. Making reprisals, threats of reprisal, or implied threats of reprisal fol­
lowing a negative response. For example:
a) Within the work environment implying or actually with­holding
support for an appointment, promotion, or change of assignment; suggesting a poor performance report will be pre­pared,
or suggesting probation will be failed.
b) Within the educational environment either implying or actually
withholding grades earned or deserved; suggesting a poor per­
formance evaluation will be prepared; or suggesting a scholar­
ship recommendation or college application will be denied.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROCEDURE
1. DISSEMINATION OF POLICY
This policy and related regulations shall be disseminated as follows.
a) This policy and related regulations shall be provided to students
as part of any orientation program for new students.
b) This policy and related regulations shall be available in the office
of the Vice President of Student Services. All administrators and
supervisors shall be knowledgeable of the District’s policy and
their responsibilities for its implementation.
2. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Informal Resolution Process-To accommodate the unique nature of
sexual harassment complaints, an informal process is provided for the
primary resolution of a complaint at the earliest possible date. This pro­
cess shall, at a minimum, include the following elements:
a) The Vice President of Student Services will be available to receive
sexual harassment complaints for students. If the Vice President
of Student Services is the alleged harasser, the student may
present his or her complaint to the Vice President of Instruction.
Upon receiving a sexual harassment complaint the appropriate
supervisor shall:
1. Counsel the alleged victim and outline the options available.
2. Obtain a factual written statement of the complaint.
3. Assist in follow-up investigation, interviewing the accused,
witnesses, and supervisor, as appropriate, and recommend­
ing the disposition of the complaint.
b) The Vice President of Student Services will review the factual in­
formation collected to determine whether the alleged conduct
constitutes sexual harassment giving consideration to the record
as a whole and the totality of the circumstances, including the
nature of the sexual advances and the context in which the al­
leged incidents occurred, and will take and/or authorize appro­
priate action.
3. FORMAL RESOLUTION PROCESS
If the complaint is not resolved by the informal process to the satisfac­
tion of the alleged victim, the following formal procedures are avail­
able:
a) The complaint shall be reduced to writing and sent to the appro­
priate Vice President within 10 working days of the completion
of the informal process.
b) The Vice President shall investigate the complaint and respond
within 10 working days after receiving the complaint.
c) If the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved at the level of the
appropriate Vice President within 10 days of receipt of the Vice
President’s response, may request that the complaint be re­
viewed by the Superintendent/President.
d) The Superintendent/President shall then take action deemed
appropriate to resolve the situation including but not limited to,
discipline, training, or other remedial measures.
e) An effort will be made to protect the privacy of the parties in­
volved in a complaint. Files which pertain to complaints handled
under the informal process shall be kept confidential and will not
be made available to the general public.
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f) Time limits may be extended by mutual agreement of the al­
leged victim and the person to whom the complaint is addressed
at the respective level(s).
g) No retaliation of any kind will occur because an employee has
made a sexual harassment complaint.
4. OBLIGATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES
a) All employees shall report to their immediate supervisor any
sexual harassment of students. Employees shall take appropri­
ate action to stop any sexual harassment of students, including
discipline of students involved and notification of incident(s) to
the appropriate site administrator.
b) All employees shall cooperate with any investigation of an al­
leged act of sexual discrimination/harassment conducted by the
District of by an appropriate State of Federal Agency.
c) No employee of the district shall take any action to discourage a
victim of harassment from reporting such an instance.
STUDENT PARKING REGULATIONS
A current parking permit shall be displayed at all times in/on all vehicles parked in all Taft College parking lots. Student parking permits will
be disbursed through the Business Services Office during the day and
the Counseling Center in the evening. Report all lost or stolen parking
per­mits to the Business Office as soon as possible.
1. Parking permits are required to park in a campus parking lot and are
distributed at no cost to students.
2. Vehicles should be parked according to all college, city and state
parking regulations. Parking permits are not valid unless displayed
in the proper manner as instructed at the time of receipt.
3. Designated parking zones on campus are:
A. Staff and Student Parking: Student parking is available in Park­
ing Lot B on Emmons Park Drive across from the main campus,
except for Staff and District Vehicle parking near the Distance
Learning and Dental Hygiene buildings. Students may also park
in Parking Lot C at the gym, Parking Lot D of the Ash Street Resi­
dence Hall and Parking Lot E of the Children Center.
B. Guest/Visitor Parking: Guest, temporary or other special park­
ing permits may be requested at the Business Office. During the
evening, guest permits are available at the Counseling Center.
Guest/visitor permits shall be displayed in a visible area.
a. Handicapped Parking: Permanently or temporarily handi­
capped students must display a valid state or California.
4. No motor vehicle, moped or motor-driven cycle shall be driven,
parked, or left standing on any campus walkway or any interior ser­
vice roadway or lawn without a special permit issued by the Busi­
ness Office.
5. No motor vehicle, motorcycle, moped or motor-driven cycle shall
be parked or left standing in front of any gate, driveway, fire lane, or
next to a red curb.
6. Motorcycles, mopeds or any motor-driven cycle shall be parked in
posted “Motorcycle Parking – Permit Required” zones.
7. The maximum speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour.
8. No vehicle is to be parked within 50 feet of any entrance or exit to a
campus building in accordance with fire regulations.
9. Vehicles illegally parked on the college campus shall be issued cita­
tions under sections of the California Vehicle Code and processed
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by the Taft College Parking Administration, P.O. Box 25120, Santa
Ana, CA 02799-5120.
10.Vehicles shall be parked in such a manner as not to block the path or
progress of any vehicle or pedestrian.
11.No vehicle shall be parked in a manner taking more than one (1)
parking space and must be within a clearly marked (white lines)
space.
12.All vehicles shall be parked with the front of the vehicle toward the
front or top of the parking space. (Exceptions: Motorcycles, mopeds,
motor-driven cycles and autos parked in parallel parking spaces.)
13.A complete copy of the Taft College Parking and Traffic Regulations
may be obtained from the Business Office at no charge.
Special parking problems should be brought to the attention of the
Vice President of Student Services, located in the Counseling Center,
(661) 763-7715.
STUDENT COMPUTER USE
Student computer use is subject to the following guidelines:
1) Computer use is a privilege, not a right. Violation of computer use
policies and procedures may lead to loss of access to computing re­
sources as well as to disciplinary and/or legal action.
2) Computer use is primarily intended for the support of course work
conducted for a particular class assignment. Priority for student us­
age will be given to students working on class related assignments.
Personal use such as non-class-related email, chat rooms, and re­
search will be allowed only as space permits. Computers may not
be used for financial gain.
3) Computer use must be within the bounds of Federal and State
law. Specific law covers actions such as, but not limited to, tamper­
ing with computer hardware or software, unauthorized entry into
computers, vandalism, destruction of computer files, or copying of
copyrighted software.
4) Resources available on the Internet may be potentially offensive.
Users must respect the rights of others. For example displaying onscreen images, sounds, or messages that create an atmosphere of
discomfort or harassment for others is prohibited.
5) Computer accounts are for the use of the assignee only. Unauthor­
ized sharing and/or access of computer accounts of other users are
prohibited.
6) Disturbances such as excessive noise may result in the restriction of
use and/or disciplinary action
7) Information obtained from the World Wide Web and other Internet
resources may be inaccurate or misleading. The college cannot be
held accountable for the authenticity of information gathered from
these sources.
8) Technical difficulties will occur. The college is not responsible for
any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable due to
technical or other difficulties.
9) Chat rooms are allowed in designated areas only.
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PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF
POSTING FLYERS ON CAMPUS
Anyone wishing to post or place a flyer on Taft College property shall
first contact the office of the Vice President of Student Services for ap­
proval.
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Drug Abuse
The legal term for illegal drugs is “controlled substances.” These are
drugs that may not be used without proper medical authorization. The
adverse effects of controlled substances are as follows:
Category
DRUG FREE CAMPUS
At Taft College, it is recognized that an academic community is harmed
in many ways by the abuse of alcohol and the use of other drugs. De­
creased productivity of members of the community, serious health
problems, and strained social interactions are all possible products of
such abuse. Problems associated with the illicit use and abuse of sub­
stances have a pervasive impact upon an academic community and
are not associated with a singular socioeconomic group or age level.
The processes of education and learning are especially impaired by al­
cohol abuse and the use of illicit drugs.
The foundation of the philosophy concerning alcohol and drug abuse
for Taft College is a firm commitment to an educational program, which
provides adequate information and counseling to make informed and
responsible decisions concerning the use of any controlled substance.
The college is committed to a healthy environment for learning and
living.
HEALTH RISKS
Types of Drugs/
Trade Names
Included in
Category
Possible Effects
Narcotics
Opium, Morphine,
Heroin
Drowsiness, Constricted
Pupils, Nausea,
Convulsions, Coma,
Possible Death
Depressants
Barbiturates, Valium,
Quaaludes
Slurred Speech,
Disorientation, Dilated
Pupils, Weak and Rapid
Pulse, Possible Death
Stimulants
Cocaine,
Amphetamines,
Ritalin
Increased Pulse Rate
and Blood Pressure,
Insomnia, Loss of
Appetite, Hallucinations,
Convulsions, Possible
Death
Hallucinogens LSD, Mescaline, PCP
Illusions, Poor Perception
of Time and Distance,
Psychosis, Possible Death
Cannabis
Relaxed Inhibitions,
Increased Appetite,
Disoriented Behavior,
Fatigue, Paranoia
Marijuana, THC,
Hashish
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behav­
ior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination
required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver
will be involved in an accident. Low to moderated doses of alcohol also
increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including spouse
and child abuse. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked im­
pairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s abil­
ity to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respira­
tory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the
central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the
effects just described.
Repeated used of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation
of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, includ­
ing severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Alcohol
withdrawals can be life threatening. Long-term consumption of large
quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition,
can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and
the liver.
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants
with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical
abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates
that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other young­
sters of becoming alcoholics.
Policy
A prohibition against illegal drugs and alcohol for all students is con­
tained in the Standards of Student Conduct adopted by the Board of
Trustees. This document lists the following violations for which stu­
dents are subject to disciplinary action:
Use, possession, or distribution of narcotic or dangerous drugs, on dis­
trict owned or controlled property or at any college sponsored event,
except as expressly permitted by law, or appearance on said property
or event while under the influence of such narcotics or dangerous
drugs.
Possession or use of alcoholic beverages on district owned or controlled
property, or at college sponsored events, or appearances on campus or
at college sponsored events while under the influence of alcohol.
Alleged violations are handled on an individual basis affording each
student the right of due process. The following types of disciplinary ac­
tion may be taken: warning, reprimand, disciplinary probation, suspen­
sion, summary suspension, disciplinary suspension, or expulsion.
For residence hall students, the Terms and Conditions of Occupancy
explicitly prohibits the possession, use, distribution, and/or being un­
der the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, and/or dangerous
drugs on district-owned or controlled property or at college-sponsored
events. Violation of this regulation is considered a major infraction, and
results in either probation or dismissal from the resident halls.
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Legal Sanctions
Students are reminded that federal and state laws provide for a variety
of legal sanctions and penalties for the unlawful possession of distri­
bution of illegal drugs and alcohol. The sanctions include, but are not
limited to, incarceration and monetary fines.
The Federal Controlled Substances Act provides penalties of up to 15
years imprisonment and fines up to $25,000 for unlawful distribution
or possession with intent to distribute narcotics. For unlawful posses­
sion of a controlled substance, a person is subject to up to one year
of imprisonment and fines up to $5,000. Any person who unlawfully
distributes a controlled substance to a person under twenty-one years
of age may be punished by up to twice the term of imprisonment and
fine otherwise authorized by law.
California law provides that any person who possesses, possesses for
sale, transports, imports into the state, sells, furnishes, administers, or
gives away designated controlled substances is guilty of a felony of­
fense. Depending upon the specific offense, the individual may be
punished by imprisonment for one to five years. Also, it should be not­
ed that California is one of the few states in which being under the in­
fluence of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor, and an individual
is subject to arrest.
In California, possessing an ounce or less of marijuana is considered
an infraction and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100.
Possessing more than an ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor and is
punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more
than six months or a fine or not more than $500, or both. Every person
who transports, imports into the state, sells, furnishes, administers, or
gives away marijuana shall be punished by imprisonment for a period
of two to four years.
Section 25608 of the California Business and Profession Code provides
that every person who possesses consumes, sells, gives, or delivers to
any other person, any alcoholic beverage in or any public schoolhouse
or any of the grounds thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Treatment Services
Narcotics Anonymous
Alcoholic’s Anonymous
or Al Anon (for the family
of Alcoholics)
1-(877)-NAWORKZ (Help line)
(661) 765-2630 or (661) 765-2310
SMOKING ON CAMPUS
Taft College is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable, and pro­
ductive environment for the students, faculty and staff of this campus.
The United States Surgeon General in his 1996 report on Involuntary
Smoking concluded:
* Involuntary smoking is a cause of disease, including lung cancer, in
healthy nonsmokers, and
* The simple separation of smokers and nonsmokers within the same
air space may reduce, but does not eliminate, the exposure of nonsmokers to environmental tobacco smoke.
The Environmental Protection Agency has classified secondhand
smoke as a Group A carcinogen, a substance known to cause cancer in
humans. The EPA does not recognize a safe level of exposure to Group
A carcinogens.
The legislature of the State of California and the public through the
initiative ballot have enacted legislation banning smoking from work­
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places and all buildings accessible to the general public throughout the
state. Consistent with this trend the Board of Trustees of the West Kern
Community College District have further authorized to limit smoking
at Taft College to specified areas.
In light of these findings and actions:
1. The College shall be a smoke free campus except for officially
posted designated smoking areas effective January 01, 2005. In
addition, the use of smokeless tobacco in any form is strongly
discouraged and shall not be permitted in any classroom or other enclosed facil­ity, or at any college activity.
2. Tobacco products shall be not sold or distributed in any manner on campus either in vending machines, the bookstore, or
any other campus area. This prohibition includes free samples
distributed by vendors or event sponsors. Advertising and sponsorship of campus events by tobacco companies will not be permitted.
3. This procedure shall apply to all Taft campus facilities, owned or
leased, including athletic facilities, and all college vehicles.
4. This procedure pertains to students, faculty, staff, administrators,
visitors, and the general public attending campus events.
5. The designated areas shall be within a reasonable distance for
ac­cess by students, faculty, staff, administrators and visitors as
deter­mined by the appropriate administrator.
6. The campus shall make available to students, faculty, and staff
and administrators information about smoking cessation programs.
This procedure and campus maps showing designated smoking areas
shall be made available to all employees and students through appro­
priate campus Web sites and publications. Signage shall be visible at
all designated areas and directional signage identifying designated ar­
eas shall be posted where needed.
To give people a reasonable amount of time to adjust to this new pro­
cedure the following implementation schedule will be used:
* January 1, 2005 – March 30, 2005:
Advertise the new procedure and post the designated smoking areas
* April 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005:
Begin requiring smoking only in designated areas with remind­ers
issued to those in violation of the new procedure
* July 1, 2005:
Full enforcement of the new procedure
Current designated smoking areas include the following seven areas:
1. Southeast end of the quad, near Student Support Services
2. East of Baseball field, between fence and ASB clubhouse
3. East of the Vocational building in grass area
4. Between the Gym and the Dental Hygiene Buildings
5. Seventh Street Dorms
6. East of Ash Street Dorms
7. West of Ash Street Dorms
All smoking areas will be identified by a sign that says “Designated
Smoking Area.” Request for modification to these areas should be sub­
mitted to the Vice President for Administrative Services.
Questions and problems regarding this procedure should be handled
through existing administrative processes. Please contact the office of
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the Vice President of Student Services or the Vice President of Adminis­
trative Services if you have questions or concerns.
It is not the intention of this procedure to isolate or stigmatize any
person because they choose to smoke. The success of this procedure
will depend on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of
smokers and nonsmokers.
Date of Implementation: 1/1/05
STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW CAMPUS SECURITY ACT
On November 8, 1990 the STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW and CAMPUS SECURITY ACT was signed by the President of the United States. The act
contains two parts. The first concerns information of graduation rates.
The second is called the “Campus Crime Awareness” and “The Campus
Security Act of 1991.”
Listed below are the crime statistics for Taft College over the past seven
academic years:
CRIMINAL
OFFENSE –
ON-CAMPUS
2000 2001 2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Murder/Nonnegligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Forcible sex
offenses
(including
forcible rape)
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
Nonforcible
sex offenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Aggravated
assault
0
3
0
4
0
4
3
Burglary
1
6
0
2
0
2
0
Motor vehicle
theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2003
2004
2005
2006
HATE CRIMES 2000 2001 2002
–
ON-CAMPUS
Murder/Nonnegligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Aggravated
assault
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
All forcible
sex offenses,
including
forcible rape
(if available)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Forcible rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2003
2004
2005
2006
ARRESTS–
ON-CAMPUS
2000 2001 2002
Liquor law
violations
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Drug law
violations
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Illegal
weapons
possessions
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 290-01
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
1) Commencing October 28, 2002, every person required to register
under Section 290 who is enrolled as a student of any university, col­
lege, community college, or other institution of higher learning, or
is, with or without compensation, a full-time or part-time employee
of that university, college, community college, or other institution
of higher learning, or is carrying on a vocation at the university, col­
lege, community college, or other institution of higher learning, for
more than 14 days, or for an aggregate period exceeding 30 days
in a calendar year, shall, in addition to the registration required by
Section 290, register with the campus police department within
five working days of commencing enrollment or employment at
that university, college, community college, or other institution of
higher learning, on a form as may be required by the Department
of Justice. The terms “employed or carries on a vocation” include
em­ployment whether or not financially compensated, volunteered,
or performed for government or educational benefit. The registrant
shall also notify the campus police department within five working
days of ceasing to be enrolled or employed, or ceasing to carry on
a vocation, at the university, college, community college, or other
institution of higher learning.
2) If the university, college, community college, or other institution of
higher learning has no campus police department, the registrant
shall instead register pursuant to subdivision (a) with the police of
the city in which the campus is located or the sheriff of the county
where the campus is located if the campus is located in an unincor­
porated area or in a city that has no police department, on a form as
may be required by the Department of Justice. The requirements of
subdivisions (1) and (2) are in addition to the requirements of Sec­
tion 290.
3) A first violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). A second viola­
tion of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment
in a county jail for not more than six months, by a fine not to exceed
one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that imprisonment and
fine. A third or subsequent violation of this section is a misdemean­
or punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than
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one year, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or
both the imprisonment and fine.
PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING CRIMINAL ACTIONS
OR OTHER EMERGENCIES OCCURRING ON CAMPUS
1. PARKING LOT PROBLEMS
a) If the problem occurs during the day, report the problem to the Office of the Vice President of Student Services at 661.763.7811.
b) If the problem occurs at night, report the problem to the security
guard on duty (661.747.3258or the official in the Counseling Center
(661.763.7748).
2. CAMPUS PROBLEMS
Report all problems to the Office of the Vice President of Student
Services.
3. Residence Hall Problems
Report all problems to the supervisor on duty or to the Vice Presi­
dent of Student Services. The Office of the Vice President of Student
Services is in the Counseling Center. All complaints will be followed
with an investigation by a representative from the College, and if
deemed necessary by the complainant, the city police will be noti­
fied.
4. Security in the Residence Halls
Taft College has a well-rounded staff to oversee three dorms. These
positions are Director of Student Housing, Resident Assistants, and
three Night Watchpersons. Contact one of these individuals if a
problem develops.
The cooperation of students in a campus safety program is abso­
lutely essential. Students must assume responsibility for their safe­
ty and the security of their personal belongings by taking certain
precautions. Room doors should be locked at night and when the
room is unoccupied. Valuable items such as stereos and television
sets should be marked by some type of permanent identification.
Students with cars should keep them locked at all times and valu­
ables should be locked in the trunk. Students should report any
suspicious looking individuals whom they feel do not belong in the
residence hall area or any unusual incidents around the residence
halls to a dorm staff member of the director.
(Refer to the Terms & Conditions of Occupancy for specific rules.)
5. Campus Security
Members of the Taft College community are urged to notify the Of­
fice of the Vice President of Student Services immediately of any
criminal activity or other emergency that occurs on campus. There
will be a quick response to any emergency, and action will be initi­
ated to resolve the problem, including contacting the police, fire, or
medical agencies when appropriate.
Students involved in incidents off campus will be assisted by the
appropriate campus agency. Cooperation between the police de­
partment and Taft College is stressed in all investigations.
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NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE
Taft College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, gender, disability, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or
practices, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(pertaining to race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to sex), Section 504 of the Rehabilita­
tion Act of 1973 (pertaining to handicap), and the Age Discrimination
Act of 1975 (pertaining to age). This nondiscrimination policy covers
admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the col­
lege’s programs and activities, including vocational education. Inqui­
ries regarding the equal opportunity policies, the filing of grievances,
or to request a copy of the grievance procedures covering discrimina­
tion complaints may be directed to:
William Duncan, Superintendent/President
Section 504 Coordinator
29 Emmons Park Drive
Taft, California 93268
(661) 763-7710
Brock McMurray, Title IX Coordinator
29 Emmons Park Drive
Taft, California 93268
(661) 763-7811
The college recognizes its obligation to provide overall program ac­
cessibility throughout the college for disabled persons. Contact the
Section 504 Coordinator (William Duncan), to obtain information as to
the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are
accessible to and usable by disabled persons.
Inquiries regarding federal laws and regulations concerning nondis­
crimination in education or the district’s compliance with those provi­
sions may also be directed to:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
221 Main Street, Suite 1020
San Francisco, California 94105
Student Support Services Dispute Resolution
and Grievance Procedure
Taft College has procedures for dispute resolution and for filing a writ­
ten grievance when students do not agree with the academic accom­
modations that are offered by Student Support Services (SSS) or when
an instructor refuses to allow the academic accommodations offered
by SSS. Every effort will be made to expedite the process during the
dispute resolution and written grievance procedures.
The student may withdraw the grievance at any time. However, the
same grievance may not then by filed again by the same student. In
the case of a dispute on this point, the Section 504 Coordinator will
determine if the grievance is the same grievance or a new grievance.
The Section 504 Coordinator is available for consultation with a stu­
dent regarding the dispute resolution or written grievance procedures
and can be reached at (661) 763-7717
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COURSE ID CONVERSION - Effective with Summer 2008 enrollments, the college converted to SCT Banner Student Information System. In doing
so many course name/numbers were changed to conform to the SCT Banner course mask requirements. Below is the Taft College course ID conversion reference document.
Course #
Prior to
Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
ANAT 6.......................................................................................................... BIOL 2250
ANTH 1.......................................................................................................ANTH 1501
ANTH 2.......................................................................................................ANTH 1512
ANTH 4.......................................................................................................ANTH 1524
ARCH 1.......................................................................................................ARCH 1501
ART 1A............................................................................................................ART 1510
ART 1B............................................................................................................ART 1520
ART 2...............................................................................................................ART 1500
ART 4ABCD...................................................................................................ART 1605
ART 5ABCD...................................................................................................ART 1615
ART 7...............................................................................................................ART 1560
ART 9ABCD...................................................................................................ART 1680
ART 10AB.......................................................................................................ART 1630
ART 11ABCD.................................................................................................ART 1650
ART 12A.........................................................................................................ART 1600
ART 12B..........................................................................................................ART 1610
ART 24ABCD.................................................................................................ART 1670
ART 25............................................................................................................ART 1620
(Formerly ART 25A)
ART 26ABCD.................................................................................................ART 1640
(Formerly ART 25B)
ART 30B..........................................................................................................ART 1800
ART 31............................................................................................................ART 1805
ART 32B..........................................................................................................ART 1810
ART 33B..........................................................................................................ART 1820
ART 34............................................................................................................ART 1850
ART 35............................................................................................................ART 1855
ART 36............................................................................................................ART 1860
ART 40A.........................................................................................................ART 1900
ART 40B..........................................................................................................ART 1910
ART 45............................................................................................................ART 1545
ART 48............................................................................................................ART 1530
ASTR 10....................................................................................................... ASTR 1510
BIOL 1........................................................................................................... BIOL 1500
BIOL 1L......................................................................................................... BIOL 1501
BIOL 2........................................................................................................... BIOL 2201
BIOL 15......................................................................................................... BIOL 2370
BOT 1& 1L.................................................................................................... BIOL 2203
BSAD 1A..................................................................................................... BSAD 2220
Course #
Prior to
Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
BSAD 1B..................................................................................................... BSAD 2221
BSAD 16..................................................................................................... BSAD 1560
BUS 1A........................................................................................................ BUSN 1601
(Formerly BUS 1)
BUS 1B........................................................................................................ BUSN 1602
BUS 1C........................................................................................................ BUSN 1603
BUS 2A........................................................................................................ BUSN 2001
(Formerly BUS 2)
BUS 2B........................................................................................................ BUSN 2002
BUS 2C........................................................................................................ BUSN 2003
BUS 18........................................................................................................ BUSN 2275
BUS 32........................................................................................................ BUSN 1500
BUS 35E...................................................................................................... BUSN 1730
BUS 36........................................................................................................ BUSN 1536
BUS 49........................................................................................................ BUSN 1549
BUS 50........................................................................................................ BUSN 1050
(Formerly BUS 21)
BUS 52A..................................................................................................... BUSN 1051
BUS 52B...................................................................................................... BUSN 1052
BUS 53........................................................................................................ BUSN 1053
BUS 54A..................................................................................................... BUSN 1054
BUS 54B...................................................................................................... BUSN 1055
BUS 55A..................................................................................................... BUSN 1080
BUS 55B...................................................................................................... BUSN 1081
BUS 56A..................................................................................................... BUSN 1082
BUS 56B...................................................................................................... BUSN 1083
BUS 59........................................................................................................ BUSN 1059
(Formerly BUS 72 & BUS 22)
BUS 60........................................................................................................ BUSN 1060
CER 45ABCD.................................................................................................CER 1705
CER 46ABCD.................................................................................................CER 1711
CER 47ABCD.................................................................................................CER 1721
CER 48AB.......................................................................................................CER 1730
CHEM 1A................................................................................................... CHEM 2211
CHEM 1B................................................................................................... CHEM 2212
CHEM 5...................................................................................................... CHEM 2250
CHEM 8...................................................................................................... CHEM 2108
CHEM 9...................................................................................................... CHEM 2109
CHEM 10................................................................................................... CHEM 1510
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Changes in Course Prefix/Suffix
Course #
Prior to
Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
CJA 1...............................................................................................................CJA 1501
CJA 2...............................................................................................................CJA 2102
CJA 3...............................................................................................................CJA 2103
CJA 4...............................................................................................................CJA 2104
CJA 5...............................................................................................................CJA 2105
CJA 11.............................................................................................................CJA 2111
CJA 12.............................................................................................................CJA 2112
CJA 13.............................................................................................................CJA 2113
CJA 15.............................................................................................................CJA 2115
CJA 21.............................................................................................................CJA 1521
CJA 30.............................................................................................................CJA 2130
CJA 31.............................................................................................................CJA 2131
CJA 33.............................................................................................................CJA 2133
CJA 34.............................................................................................................CJA 2134
CJA 35.............................................................................................................CJA 2135
CJA 49ABCD.................................................................................................CJA 1549
CJA 51.............................................................................................................CJA 1002
(Formerly POCS 51)
CJA 52.............................................................................................................CJA 1001
CJA 56.............................................................................................................CJA 1021
CJA 57ABCD.................................................................................................CJA 1057
CJA 58ABCD.................................................................................................CJA 1058
CJA 59.............................................................................................................CJA 1006
(Formerly POCS 59)
CJA 60.............................................................................................................CJA 1004
(Formerly POCS 60)
CJA 61.............................................................................................................CJA 1005
CJA 62.............................................................................................................CJA 1031
CJA 63A-Z......................................................................................................CJA 1100
CJA 64A-Z......................................................................................................CJA 1126
CJA 65A-Z......................................................................................................CJA 1152
CJA 70.............................................................................................................CJA 1034
CJA 71.............................................................................................................CJA 1032
CJA 72.............................................................................................................CJA 1033
CJA 73.............................................................................................................CJA 1003
CJA 74.............................................................................................................CJA 1011
COMM 1...................................................................................................COMM 1510
(Formerly HUM 1)
COSC 21B.................................................................................................. COSC 2200
COSC 21C.................................................................................................. COSC 2202
COSC 30B.................................................................................................. COSC 1800
COSC 31B.................................................................................................. COSC 1760
COSC 32A.................................................................................................. COSC 1532
COSC 32B.................................................................................................. COSC 1533
COSC 34I.................................................................................................... COSC 1901
COSC 35E................................................................................................... COSC 1730
COSC 36Y.................................................................................................. COSC 1850
COSC 36Z.................................................................................................. COSC 1860
COSC 38G.................................................................................................. COSC 1811
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Course #
Prior to
Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
COSC 39G.................................................................................................. COSC 1700
COSC 39H.................................................................................................. COSC 1701
COSC 39I.................................................................................................... COSC 1702
COSC 40H.................................................................................................. COSC 1600
COSC 40I.................................................................................................... COSC 1601
COSC 40J................................................................................................... COSC 1602
COSC 42D.................................................................................................. COSC 2000
COSC 42E................................................................................................... COSC 2002
COSC 43..................................................................................................... COSC 2020
COSC 46..................................................................................................... COSC 2210
COSC 47A.................................................................................................. COSC 2050
COSC 48A-Z.............................................................................................. COSC 2070
COSC 49A.................................................................................................. COSC 1830
(Formerly COSC 49)
COSC 49B.................................................................................................. COSC 1832
COSC 50..................................................................................................... COSC 1050
COSC 55..................................................................................................... COSC 1000
COSC 60..................................................................................................... COSC 1060
CTRP 50.......................................................................................................CTRP 1001
(Formerly BUS 70)
CTRP 51.......................................................................................................CTRP 1010
(Formerly BUS 71)
CTRP 52.......................................................................................................CTRP 1020
(Formerly BUS 77)
CTRP 53ABCD............................................................................................CTRP1030
(Formerly BUS 73)
CTRP 54ABCD...........................................................................................CTRP 1040
(Formerly BUS 74)
CTRP 55ABCD...........................................................................................CTRP 1050
(Formerly BUS 75)
CTRP 56ABCD...........................................................................................CTRP 1060
(Formerly BUS 76)
CTRP 57.......................................................................................................CTRP 1070
CTRP 58.......................................................................................................CTRP 1080
CTRP 59.......................................................................................................CTRP 1090
CTRP 60.......................................................................................................CTRP 1200
CTRP 61.......................................................................................................CTRP 1250
DNTL 10..................................................................................................... DNTL 1510
DNTL 11..................................................................................................... DNTL 1511
DNTL 12..................................................................................................... DNTL 1512
DNTL 13..................................................................................................... DNTL 1513
DNTL 14..................................................................................................... DNTL 1514
DNTL 17..................................................................................................... DNTL 1517
DNTL 20..................................................................................................... DNTL 2020
DNTL 21..................................................................................................... DNTL 2021
DNTL 23..................................................................................................... DNTL 2023
DNTL 24..................................................................................................... DNTL 2024
DNTL 26..................................................................................................... DNTL 2026
DNTL 27..................................................................................................... DNTL 2027
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Course #
Prior to
Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
DNTL 30..................................................................................................... DNTL 2130
DNTL 31..................................................................................................... DNTL 2131
DNTL 32..................................................................................................... DNTL 2132
DNTL 33..................................................................................................... DNTL 2133
DNTL 34..................................................................................................... DNTL 2134
DNTL 40..................................................................................................... DNTL 2240
DNTL 41..................................................................................................... DNTL 2241
DNTL 43..................................................................................................... DNTL 2243
DNTL 44..................................................................................................... DNTL 2244
DNTL 45..................................................................................................... DNTL 2245
DNTL 54ABC............................................................................................. DNTL 1054
(Formerly DNTL 54)
DSE 1...............................................................................................................DSE 1501
(Formerly S.S. 1)
DSE 2...............................................................................................................DSE 1502
(Formerly S.S. 2)
DSE 3...............................................................................................................DSE 1503
(Formerly S.S. 3)
DSE 4...............................................................................................................DSE 1504
(Formerly S.S. 4)
DSE 5...............................................................................................................DSE 1505
DSE 6...............................................................................................................DSE 1506
DSE 90............................................................................................................DSE 0090
(Formerly S.S. 90)
DRAM 10...................................................................................................DRAM 1510
DRAM 35...................................................................................................DRAM 1535
DRAM 39A................................................................................................DRAM 1540
DRAM 39B................................................................................................DRAM 1545
ECE 2...............................................................................................................ECE 1501
ECE 3...............................................................................................................ECE 1511
ECE 4...............................................................................................................ECE 1621
ECE 5...............................................................................................................ECE 1521
ECE 6...............................................................................................................ECE 1531
ECE 7...............................................................................................................ECE 2031
ECE 8...............................................................................................................ECE 1541
ECE 9...............................................................................................................ECE 1551
ECE 10.............................................................................................................ECE 1561
ECE 11A..........................................................................................................ECE 1581
(Formerly ECE 11)
ECE 11C..........................................................................................................ECE 1582
ECE 11D..........................................................................................................ECE 1583
ECE 11E..........................................................................................................ECE 1584
ECE 12.............................................................................................................ECE 1590
ECE 13.............................................................................................................ECE 2011
ECE 14.............................................................................................................ECE 2041
ECE 15.............................................................................................................ECE 1601
ECE 16A..........................................................................................................ECE 1611
(Formerly ECE 16)
ECE 16B..........................................................................................................ECE 1612
Changes in Course Prefix/Suffix
Course #
Prior to
Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
ECE 17C..........................................................................................................ECE 1641
ECE 17D..........................................................................................................ECE 1642
ECE 17E..........................................................................................................ECE 1643
ECE 17H..........................................................................................................ECE 1644
ECE 18A..........................................................................................................ECE 1651
ECE 18B..........................................................................................................ECE 1652
ECE 18C..........................................................................................................ECE 1653
ECE 18D..........................................................................................................ECE 1654
ECE 19.............................................................................................................ECE 1631
ECE 20.............................................................................................................ECE 1571
ECE 36A-Z......................................................................................................ECE 1701
ECE 47.............................................................................................................ECE 2051
ECE 48A..........................................................................................................ECE 1660
ECE 48B..........................................................................................................ECE 1661
ECE 48C..........................................................................................................ECE 1662
ECE 48D..........................................................................................................ECE 2021
ECE 81A-H.....................................................................................................ECE 0281
ECE 82A-H.....................................................................................................ECE 0282
ECE 83A-F......................................................................................................ECE 0283
ECON 1A....................................................................................................ECON 2210
ECON 1B.....................................................................................................ECON 2120
ECON 16.....................................................................................................ECON 1560
ELEC 40........................................................................................................ELEC 1540
ELEC 41........................................................................................................ELEC 1541
ELEC 52A.....................................................................................................ELEC 1052
ELEC 52B......................................................................................................ELEC 1053
ELEC 60........................................................................................................ELEC 1060
ELEC 61........................................................................................................ELEC 1061
ELEC 62........................................................................................................ELEC 1062
ELEC 63........................................................................................................ELEC 1063
ELEC 64........................................................................................................ELEC 1064
ELEC 65........................................................................................................ELEC 1065
ELEC 66........................................................................................................ELEC 1066
ELEC 67........................................................................................................ELEC 1067
ELEC 68........................................................................................................ELEC 1068
ELEC 69........................................................................................................ELEC 1069
ELEC 70........................................................................................................ELEC 1070
ELEC 71........................................................................................................ELEC 1071
ELEC 72........................................................................................................ELEC 1072
ELEC 73........................................................................................................ELEC 1073
ELEC 74........................................................................................................ELEC 1074
ELEC 75........................................................................................................ELEC 1075
ELEC 76........................................................................................................ELEC 1076
ELEC 77........................................................................................................ELEC 1077
ELEC 78........................................................................................................ELEC 1078
ELEC 85........................................................................................................ELEC 1085
ELEC 86........................................................................................................ELEC 1086
ELEC 87........................................................................................................ELEC 1087
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Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
ELEC 88........................................................................................................ELEC 1088
ELEC 89........................................................................................................ELEC 1089
ELEC 90........................................................................................................ELEC 1090
ELEC 91........................................................................................................ELEC 1091
ENGL 1A......................................................................................................ENGL 1500
ENGL 1B......................................................................................................ENGL 1600
ENGL 6A..................................................................................................... READ 1505
ENGL 11......................................................................................................ENGL 1507
ENGL 42......................................................................................................ENGL 2200
ENGL 43......................................................................................................ENGL 2300
ENGL 44......................................................................................................ENGL 2400
ENGL 45......................................................................................................ENGL 2500
ENGL 47ABCD...........................................................................................ENGL 1700
ENGL 50......................................................................................................ENGL 1000
ENGL 54A.................................................................................................. READ 1005
ENGL 55A...................................................................................................ENGL 0900
ENGL 56A.................................................................................................. READ 0905
ENGL 63A...................................................................................................ENGL 0800
ENGL 82..................................................................................................... READ 0805
ENST 10........................................................................................................ BIOL 1503
ESCI 1.............................................................................................................ESCI 1120
ESL 51..............................................................................................................ESL 0800
ESL 52..............................................................................................................ESL 0805
ESL 55..............................................................................................................ESL 0900
ESL 56..............................................................................................................ESL 0905
ESL 61..............................................................................................................ESL 0700
ESL 62..............................................................................................................ESL 0705
ESL 71..............................................................................................................ESL 0600
ESL 72..............................................................................................................ESL 0605
ESL 73..............................................................................................................ESL 0610
ESL 80............................................................................................................. ESL 0090
ESL 90..............................................................................................................ESL 0001
ESL 91..............................................................................................................ESL 0010
ESL 92..............................................................................................................ESL 0020
ESL 93..............................................................................................................ESL 0030
ESL 94..............................................................................................................ESL 0040
ESL 95..............................................................................................................ESL 0050
FRNC 1.........................................................................................................FRNC 1501
FRNC 2.........................................................................................................FRNC 1502
FRNC 3.........................................................................................................FRNC 2001
FRNC 4.........................................................................................................FRNC 2002
GEOG 1.......................................................................................................GEOG 1510
GEOG 2.......................................................................................................GEOG 1520
GEOL 10..................................................................................................... GEOL 1500
GEOL 11..................................................................................................... GEOL 1501
GERM 1......................................................................................................GRMN 1501
GERM 2......................................................................................................GRMN 1502
GERM 3......................................................................................................GRMN 2001
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Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
GERM 4......................................................................................................GRMN 2002
GOLF 33..................................................................................................... GOLF 1500
H ED 10........................................................................................................HLED 1510
H ED 20........................................................................................................HLED 1520
H ED 22........................................................................................................HLED 0022
H ED 30........................................................................................................HLED 1530
H ED 31........................................................................................................HLED 1531
H ED 40........................................................................................................HLED 1540
H ED 41........................................................................................................HLED 1541
H ED 42........................................................................................................HLED 1542
H ED 60A.....................................................................................................HLED 1059
H ED 60B.....................................................................................................HLED 1060
H ED 61........................................................................................................HLED 0061
H ED 62........................................................................................................HLED 0062
HIST 4A..........................................................................................................HIST 2202
HIST 4B..........................................................................................................HIST 2204
HIST 5A..........................................................................................................HIST 2210
HIST 17A.......................................................................................................HIST 2231
HIST 17B........................................................................................................HIST 2232
HIST 39..........................................................................................................HIST 2270
HUM 1.......................................................................................................COMM 1510
HUM 5.......................................................................................................... HUM 1500
HUM 10....................................................................................................... HUM 2010
HUM 36ABCD........................................................................................... HUM 2030
IEA 9................................................................................................................. IEA 1500
IEA 89............................................................................................................... IEA 0001
IEA 90A............................................................................................................ IEA 1010
IEA 90B............................................................................................................ IEA 1011
IEA 90C............................................................................................................ IEA 1012
IEA 90D............................................................................................................ IEA 1013
IEA 92A............................................................................................................ IEA 1020
IEA 92B............................................................................................................ IEA 1021
IEA 92C............................................................................................................ IEA 1022
IEA 92D............................................................................................................ IEA 1023
IEA 93A............................................................................................................ IEA 1030
IEA 93B............................................................................................................ IEA 1031
IEA 93C............................................................................................................ IEA 1032
IEA 93D............................................................................................................ IEA 1033
IEA 94............................................................................................................... IEA 1040
IEA 95A............................................................................................................ IEA 1050
IEA 95B............................................................................................................ IEA 1051
IEA 95C............................................................................................................ IEA 1052
IEA 95D............................................................................................................ IEA 1053
IEA 96............................................................................................................... IEA 1060
IEA 97............................................................................................................... IEA 1070
IEA 98............................................................................................................... IEA 1080
IEA 99............................................................................................................... IEA 1090
IES 50................................................................................................................IES 1050
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Summer 2008
IES 51................................................................................................................IES 1051
IES 52................................................................................................................IES 1052
IES 53................................................................................................................IES 1053
IES 54................................................................................................................IES 1054
IES 55................................................................................................................IES 1055
IES 56................................................................................................................IES 1056
IES 57................................................................................................................IES 1057
IES 58A.............................................................................................................IES 1058
IES 58B..............................................................................................................IES 1059
IES 58C..............................................................................................................IES 1060
IES 59A.............................................................................................................IES 1061
IES 59B..............................................................................................................IES 1062
IES 59C..............................................................................................................IES 1063
IES 60................................................................................................................IES 1064
IES 61................................................................................................................IES 1065
IES 62................................................................................................................IES 1066
IES 63................................................................................................................IES 1067
IES 90A-Z.........................................................................................................IES 1100
IEWE 66........................................................................................................IEWE 0001
IEWE 67A.....................................................................................................IEWE 1001
IEWE 67B......................................................................................................IEWE 1002
IEWE 68A.....................................................................................................IEWE 1011
IEWE 68B......................................................................................................IEWE 1012
IEWE 69A.....................................................................................................IEWE 1031
IEWE 69B......................................................................................................IEWE 1032
IEWE 70A.....................................................................................................IEWE 1021
IEWE 70B......................................................................................................IEWE 1022
IEWE 77........................................................................................................IEWE 0010
INCO 48....................................................................................................... INCO 1548
(Formerly LBSK 48 & ENGL 48)
JRN 1.............................................................................................................JRNL 1510
JRN 8A..........................................................................................................JRNL 1605
JRN 8B...........................................................................................................JRNL 1610
JRN 8C..........................................................................................................JRNL 2005
JRN 8D..........................................................................................................JRNL 2010
JRN 11A........................................................................................................JRNL 2105
JRN 11B........................................................................................................JRNL 2110
JRN 19A........................................................................................................JRNL 1701
JRN 19B........................................................................................................JRNL 1702
JRN 19C........................................................................................................JRNL 1703
JRN 19D.......................................................................................................JRNL 1704
JRN 21A........................................................................................................JRNL 1801
JRN 21B........................................................................................................JRNL 1802
JRN 21C........................................................................................................JRNL 1803
JRN 21D.......................................................................................................JRNL 1804
LRSK 1...........................................................................................................LRSK 1501
LRSK 51........................................................................................................LRSK 0200
LRSK 52ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0220
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Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
LRSK 53ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0230
LRSK 55ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0250
LRSK 56ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0260
LRSK 62ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0910
LRSK 63ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0920
LRSK 64ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0930
LRSK 65ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0940
LRSK 72........................................................................................................LRSK 0010
LRSK 90ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0201
LRSK 91ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0202
LRSK 92ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0203
LRSK 93ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0204
LRSK 95ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0205
LRSK 98ABCD.............................................................................................LRSK 0206
MATH 3A....................................................................................................MATH 2100
MATH 3B....................................................................................................MATH 2120
MATH 11....................................................................................................MATH 1520
MATH 14A.................................................................................................MATH 2130
MATH 14B..................................................................................................MATH 2140
MATH 15....................................................................................................MATH 1540
MATH 16....................................................................................................MATH 1560
MATH 18....................................................................................................MATH 1500
MATH 31....................................................................................................MATH 1530
MATH 50....................................................................................................MATH 1050
MATH 51....................................................................................................MATH 1070
MATH 52....................................................................................................MATH 1060
(Formerly MATH 29)
MATH 53ABCD..........................................................................................LRSK 0240
(Formerly LRSK 54ABCD & LRSK 54)
MATH 54....................................................................................................MATH 0220
MATH 56....................................................................................................MATH 0240
MATH 57....................................................................................................MATH 0230
MATH 58ABCD........................................................................................MATH 0210
MGMT 10................................................................................................. MGMT 1500
MGMT 11.................................................................................................. MGMT1505
MGMT 12.................................................................................................. MGMT1510
MGMT 13.................................................................................................. MGMT1515
MGMT 14.................................................................................................. MGMT1520
MGMT 15.................................................................................................. MGMT1525
MGMT 16.................................................................................................. MGMT1530
MGMT 17.................................................................................................. MGMT1535
MGMT 18.................................................................................................. MGMT1540
MGMT 19.................................................................................................. MGMT1545
MGMT 20.................................................................................................. MGMT1550
MGMT 21.................................................................................................. MGMT1555
MICR 8.......................................................................................................... BIOL 2260
MUSC 10................................................................................................... MUSC 1510
MUSC 23ABCD....................................................................................... MUSC 1501
MUSC 24ABCD....................................................................................... MUSC 1502
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Summer 2008
MUSC 50ABCD....................................................................................... MUSC 1002
PHIL 1............................................................................................................ PHIL 1501
PHIL 9............................................................................................................ PHIL 1520
PHIL 31......................................................................................................... PHIL 1531
PHOT 10..................................................................................................... PHOT 1510
PHOT 11..................................................................................................... PHOT 1511
PHOT 19A.................................................................................................. PHOT 1701
PHOT 19B.................................................................................................. PHOT 1702
PHOT 19C.................................................................................................. PHOT 1703
PHOT 19D.................................................................................................. PHOT 1704
P.E. 7A.......................................................................................................... PHED 1507
P.E. 7B.......................................................................................................... PHED 2507
P.E. 8A.......................................................................................................... PHED 1508
P.E. 8B.......................................................................................................... PHED 2508
P.E. 9A.......................................................................................................... PHED 1509
P.E. 9B.......................................................................................................... PHED 2509
P.E. 10A....................................................................................................... PHED 1510
P.E. 10B....................................................................................................... PHED 2510
P.E. 11A....................................................................................................... PHED 1511
P.E. 11B....................................................................................................... PHED 2511
P.E. 14A....................................................................................................... PHED 1514
P.E. 14B....................................................................................................... PHED 2514
P.E. 21ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1529
P.E. 22ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1522
P.E. 23ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1523
P.E. 24ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1524
P.E. 25ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1525
P.E. 26ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1526
P.E. 27ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1527
P.E. 28ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1528
P.E. 30ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1530
P.E. 31ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1531
P.E. 32ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1532
P.E. 34AB.................................................................................................... PHED 1534
P.E.35AB..................................................................................................... PHED 1535
P.E. 37ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1537
P.E. 39ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1539
P.E. 40ABC.................................................................................................. PHED 1540
P.E. 41ABC.................................................................................................. PHED 1541
P.E. 42ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1542
P.E. 43.......................................................................................................... PHED 1643
P.E. 44.......................................................................................................... PHED 1644
P.E. 46A....................................................................................................... PHED 1646
(Formerly P.E. 46)
P.E. 46B....................................................................................................... PHED 2146
P.E. 49.......................................................................................................... PHED 1649
P.E. 50ABCD.............................................................................................. PHED 1050
PHYC 2A......................................................................................................PHYS 2201
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Summer 2008
Course #
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Summer 2008
PHYC 2B......................................................................................................PHYS 2202
PHYC 4A......................................................................................................PHYS 2221
PHYC 4B......................................................................................................PHYS 2222
PHYC 4C......................................................................................................PHYS 2223
PHYC 11......................................................................................................PHYS 1510
PHYS 7.......................................................................................................... BIOL 2255
PHYS 7L........................................................................................................ BIOL 2256
POSC 1........................................................................................................ POSC 1501
POSC 5........................................................................................................ POSC 2005
PSCI 1.............................................................................................................PSCI 1120
PSYC 1A....................................................................................................... PSYC 1500
PSYC 3.......................................................................................................... PSYC 2003
(Formerly ECE 1)
PSYC 5.......................................................................................................... PSYC 2200
PSYC 18....................................................................................................... PSYC 2018
PSYC 30....................................................................................................... PSYC 2030
PSYC 33....................................................................................................... PSYC 2033
PSYC 36A-Z................................................................................................ PSYC 1601
PSYC 38....................................................................................................... PSYC 2038
PSYC 41ABCD........................................................................................... PSYC 1571
PSYC 46....................................................................................................... PSYC 1517
PSYC 47....................................................................................................... PSYC 1519
PSYC 48....................................................................................................... PSYC 1516
PSYC 49....................................................................................................... PSYC 1518
REC 10.......................................................................................................... RECR 1510
REC 16.......................................................................................................... RECR 1516
SIGN 1...........................................................................................................SIGN 1510
(Formerly SPCE 1)
SIGN 2...........................................................................................................SIGN 2001
SIGN 3...........................................................................................................SIGN 2005
(Formerly SPCE 2)
SIGN 4...........................................................................................................SIGN 2010
S.S. 49A............................................................................................................S.S. 1549
S.S. 49B............................................................................................................S.S. 1550
S.S. 49C............................................................................................................S.S. 1551
S.S. 49D...........................................................................................................S.S. 1552
S.S. 51ABCD...................................................................................................S.S. 0251
SOC 1.............................................................................................................SOC 1510
SOC 2.............................................................................................................SOC 2120
SOC 3.............................................................................................................SOC 2110
SOC 41...........................................................................................................SOC 2141
SOC 48...........................................................................................................SOC 1558
SOC 96...........................................................................................................SOC 0096
SOC 98...........................................................................................................SOC 0098
SOC 99...........................................................................................................SOC 0099
SPAN 1.........................................................................................................SPAN 1601
SPAN 2.........................................................................................................SPAN 1602
SPAN 3.........................................................................................................SPAN 2001
SPAN 4.........................................................................................................SPAN 2002
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Summer 2008
SPAN 22A....................................................................................................SPAN 1501
SPAN 22B....................................................................................................SPAN 1502
SPAN 22C....................................................................................................SPAN 1503
SPAN 22D...................................................................................................SPAN 1504
SPAN 51A....................................................................................................SPAN 1051
SPAN 51B....................................................................................................SPAN 1052
SPAN 51C....................................................................................................SPAN 1053
SPAN 51D...................................................................................................SPAN 1054
SPAN 55A....................................................................................................SPAN 0255
SPAN 55B....................................................................................................SPAN 0256
SPCE 55....................................................................................................... SPCE 0255
SPCE 66....................................................................................................... SPCE 0266
SPCH 7.........................................................................................................SPCH 1507
SPCH 11......................................................................................................SPCH 1511
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Summer 2008
Course #
Effective
Summer 2008
STAT 10......................................................................................................... STAT 1510
STSU 1.......................................................................................................... STSU 1501
STSU 90ABCD........................................................................................... STSU 0201
STSU 91ABCD............................................................................................STST 0202
STSU 92ABCD........................................................................................... STSU 0203
STSU 93ABCD........................................................................................... STSU 0204
STSU 95ABCD........................................................................................... STSU 0205
STSU 98ABCD........................................................................................... STSU 0206
TUTR 60.......................................................................................................TUTR 0260
WKEX 13ABCD.........................................................................................WKEX 1513
WKEX 14ABCD.........................................................................................WKEX 1514
ZOOL 1A...................................................................................................... BIOL 2202
ZOOL 1B....................................................................................................... BIOL 2204
The student’s responsibility to the college includes a proper standard of conduct at all student body activities both on and off campus.
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Associate Degrees are conferred to students who fulfill the require­ments prescribed by the Board of Governors of the California Com­munity Colleges
and the West Kern Community College District.
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A
Academic Year Fees, 2008-2009....................................................................... 17
Academic Honesty............................................................................................. 125
Academic Policies and Procedures................................................................. 19
Academic Policies and Procedures Committee......................................... 19
Academic Probation................................................................................................ 9
Academic Records/Admissions..................................................................... 120
Academic Renewal................................................................................................ 24
Academic Unit............................................................................................................ 9
Academic Year............................................................................................................ 9
Accounting....................................................................................................... 46, 51
Accredited................................................................................................................... 9
Adding Classes........................................................................................................ 24
Additional Degrees............................................................................................... 34
Additional Requirements.................................................................................... 35
Adjunct Faculty.................................................................................................... 117
Administrative Assistants................................................................................. 115
Administrative Services.................................................................................... 121
Admission.................................................................................................................... 9
Admission and Registration............................................................................... 13
Admission of IntErnational Students............................................................. 14
Admission to Community Service Classes................................................... 13
Admission to Noncredit Classes....................................................................... 13
Admission to The College................................................................................... 13
Advanced Placement Examination Credit................................................... 22
Advisor.......................................................................................................................... 9
Advisory........................................................................................................................ 9
Advisory Committees........................................................................................... 12
Alcohol Abuse...................................................................................................... 133
Anthropology.......................................................................................................... 60
Anthropology Concentration............................................................................ 44
Appeal..................................................................................................................... 127
Appeal tf Dismissal................................................................................................ 23
Appeal Procedure............................................................................................... 127
Appeal to the Board of Trustees.................................................................... 128
Application............................................................................................................... 13
Application for Admission.................................................................................. 14
Application for Graduation................................................................................ 35
Archaeology............................................................................................................. 60
Art................................................................................................................. 43, 51, 60
Associate Degree...................................................................................................... 9
Associate Degree and General Education Philosophy............................ 33
Associate Degree Credit Courses..................................................................... 33
Associate Degrees................................................................................................. 33
Associated Student Body.................................................................................... 30
Astronomy................................................................................................................ 62
Athletics........................................................................................................... 30, 120
Attendance Requirements................................................................................. 19
Auditing Classes..................................................................................................... 24
Automotive Computerized Engine Controls............................................... 51
Automotive Electricity, Electronics and Microprocessors......................
Automotive Engine Rebuilding........................................................................
Automotive Master Technician, Entry Level................................................
Automotive Technology......................................................................................
Automotive Tune-Up, Electronic Diagnosing and EmIssions...............
Awarding of Alternative Credit.........................................................................
52
52
52
48
52
21
B
Bachelor’s Degree..................................................................................................... 9
Bad Check Charge................................................................................................. 17
Biology....................................................................................................................... 62
Board of Trustees................................................................................................. 115
Bookstore Refund Policy..................................................................................... 18
Business............................................................................................................. 46, 64
Business Administration.............................................................................. 43, 63
Business Services................................................................................................ 121
C
Calendar....................................................................................................................... 9
California Penal Code Section 290-01 Registration Requirement.... 135
California State University (CSU)...................................................................... 38
Calworks.................................................................................................................... 26
Career and Technical Education.................................................................... 121
Career/Technical..................................................................................................... 46
Career/Transfer Center......................................................................................... 25
Catalog.......................................................................................................................... 9
Catalog Rights................................................................................................. 34, 59
Ceramics.................................................................................................................... 66
Certificate..................................................................................................................... 9
Certificate Programs............................................................................................. 51
Changes in Course Prefix/Suffix.................................................................... 137
Chemistry.................................................................................................................. 67
Child Development Assistant Teacher........................................................... 54
Child Development Associate Teacher.......................................................... 54
Children’s Center.......................................................................................... 27, 120
Classification Of Students................................................................................... 22
Classroom.............................................................................................................. 121
Class Schedule........................................................................................................... 9
CLEP............................................................................................................................ 21
College Calendar....................................................................................................... 7
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)................................................ 21
College Personnel............................................................................................... 115
College Terms............................................................................................................. 9
College Transfer Curricula................................................................................... 43
Commencement Exercises................................................................................. 36
Communications.................................................................................................... 67
Communications and Analytical Thinking................................................... 35
Community Services............................................................................................. 12
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Community Services Programs........................................................................ 12
Community Use of Campus Facilities............................................................. 12
Competency Requirements.......................................................................... 9, 34
Computer Science................................................................................................. 67
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE).......................... 26
Co-Requisite................................................................................................................ 9
Cougar Corner Bookstore Textbook Program............................................. 17
Counseling............................................................................................................... 25
Counseling Center.............................................................................................. 120
Course Advisories.................................................................................................. 60
Course Descriptions.............................................................................................. 60
Course ID Conversion........................................................................................ 137
Course Prefix/Suffix............................................................................................ 137
Course Prerequisites, Co-Requisites, and
Recommended Preparation.............................................................................. 59
Course Repetition.................................................................................................. 23
Courses......................................................................................................................... 9
Courses Eligible for Credit by Examination.................................................. 21
Courses Eligible for Credit/No-Credit Grading........................................... 21
Courses of Instruction.......................................................................................... 59
Court Reporting...................................................................................... 46, 53, 70
Credit............................................................................................................................. 9
Credit by Examination.......................................................................................... 21
Criminal Justice Administration............................................................... 48, 72
Criminal Justice Administration - Corrections............................................ 48
Criminal Justice Administration- Corrections............................................. 53
Curriculum (Program)............................................................................................. 9
Cut.................................................................................................................................. 9
D
Definitions of Student Discipline Terms..................................................... 126
Degrees...................................................................................................................... 33
Dental Hygiene.................................................................................................... 121
Dental Hygiene............................................................................................... 48, 75
Dental Hygiene Program Fees.......................................................................... 17
Departments.............................................................................................................. 9
Deposits..................................................................................................................... 17
Determining Residency for Tuition Purposes............................................. 15
Direct Support Education.................................................................... 50, 53, 77
Disciplinary Action............................................................................................. 126
Disciplinary Probation....................................................................................... 126
Disciplinary Suspension................................................................................... 127
Discipline................................................................................................................ 126
Distance Learning.......................................................................................... 9, 121
Distance Learning Courses................................................................................. 25
Division I.................................................................................................................... 43
Division I — Lower Division Transfer Curricula........................................... 43
Division II................................................................................................................... 46
Division II — Career/Technical Curricula....................................................... 43
Division III.................................................................................................................. 51
DiviSion III — Certificate Programs................................................................. 43
Drama......................................................................................................................... 78
Drop and Add............................................................................................................. 9
Dropping Classes................................................................................................... 24
Drug Abuse........................................................................................................... 133
Drug Free Campus.............................................................................................. 133
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Earth Science........................................................................................................... 82
Economics Concentration.................................................................................. 44
Educational Administrators............................................................................ 115
Elective.......................................................................................................................... 9
E-Mail Address Procedure................................................................................... 16
Early Childhood Education.................................................................. 50, 54, 78
Early Intervention Assistant I............................................................................. 55
Early Intervention Assistant II............................................................................ 55
Economics................................................................................................................ 82
Electives..................................................................................................................... 35
Electronics........................................................................................................ 50, 83
English........................................................................................................................ 86
English as a Second Language......................................................................... 87
English as a Second Language......................................................................... 11
English Composition (Language and Rationality).................................... 35
English Language Proficiency........................................................................... 14
English Major........................................................................................................... 43
Enrollment Fee........................................................................................................ 16
Enrollment Fees...................................................................................................... 17
E.O.P.S./C.A.R.E............................................................................................................ 9
EOPS/CARE............................................................................................................ 120
Examinations........................................................................................................... 22
Exceptions................................................................................................................ 16
Expulsion................................................................................................................ 127
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)........................... 26
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Faculty..................................................................................................................... 115
Fall Semester, 2008................................................................................................... 7
Fall Semester, 2009................................................................................................... 8
Family Child Care Provider Level I.................................................................... 55
Family Child Care Provider Level II.................................................................. 56
Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act Of 1974............................. 125
Federal Programs................................................................................................... 28
Fees............................................................................................................................. 16
Financial Aid.............................................................................................. 9, 27, 120
Financial Aid Packaging Priorities.................................................................... 29
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Procedure...................... 29
Financial Assurance............................................................................................... 14
Fines............................................................................................................................ 16
Food Service......................................................................................................... 121
French......................................................................................................................... 89
Freshman.................................................................................................................. 22
Full-Time.................................................................................................................... 23
Full-Time Student...................................................................................................... 9
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GED................................................................................................................................. 9
General Business.................................................................................................... 47
General Education Requirement........................................................................ 9
General Education Requirements................................................................... 34
General Information............................................................................................. 11
Catalog - Student Handbook 2008-2010
Geography................................................................................................................ 89
Geography Concentration.................................................................................. 45
Geology..................................................................................................................... 89
German...................................................................................................................... 89
Golf Club Repair & Design.................................................................................. 90
Grade Changes....................................................................................................... 20
Grade Point Average (GPA).................................................................................... 9
Grading Symbols.................................................................................................... 19
Graduate.................................................................................................................... 23
Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates......................... 34
Graphic Design....................................................................................................... 51
Grievance............................................................................................................... 129
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Late Registration.................................................................................................... 15
Learning Skills......................................................................................................... 99
Leave of Absence................................................................................................... 19
Legal Sanctions.................................................................................................... 134
Library/Learning Resource Center (LRC).................................................... 121
Life Science............................................................................................................... 44
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Health Education................................................................................................... 90
Health Regulations................................................................................................ 14
Health Risks........................................................................................................... 133
Hearing and Disciplinary Procedures.......................................................... 126
History........................................................................................................................ 91
History Concentration.......................................................................................... 45
History of the College.......................................................................................... 11
Housing Regulations............................................................................................ 25
Humanities............................................................................................................... 91
Humanities............................................................................................................... 35
Human Resources............................................................................................... 121
Maintenance & Operations............................................................................. 121
Major.............................................................................................................................. 9
Management........................................................................................................ 100
Materials Fees.......................................................................................................... 16
Mathematics.................................................................................................. 44, 101
Math/English Placement Tests............................................................................. 9
Matriculation.............................................................................................................. 9
Matriculation Exemption.................................................................................... 15
Matriculation Policy.............................................................................................. 14
Migrant Program Services............................................................................... 121
Military Service Schools Credit......................................................................... 22
Minimum Load....................................................................................................... 23
Mission Statement................................................................................................. 11
Music........................................................................................................................ 103
MW (Military Withdrawal)................................................................................... 20
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Incomplete............................................................................................................... 20
Independent Colleges......................................................................................... 41
Industrial Arts.......................................................................................................... 44
Industrial Education Automotive.................................................................... 92
Industrial Education Safety................................................................................ 94
Industrial Education Welding............................................................................ 96
Industrial Health and Safety...................................................................... 50, 56
Industrial Technology........................................................................................... 50
Information Competency................................................................................... 97
Information Management.......................................................................... 50, 57
Information Technology Services................................................................. 122
Inglés como Segundo Idioma........................................................................... 11
Institutional Programs......................................................................................... 29
Institutional Research........................................................................................ 122
Instructional Materials......................................................................................... 16
Instructional Support........................................................................................ 121
Insurance Coverage.............................................................................................. 14
Inter-District Agreement..................................................................................... 15
International Student Services......................................................................... 25
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum........................ 40
IP (In Progress)......................................................................................................... 20
Natural Science....................................................................................................... 35
Non-High School Graduates.............................................................................. 13
Non-Resident Tuition............................................................................................ 16
Non-Resident Tuition Fee................................................................................... 14
Nondiscrimination Notice............................................................................... 136
Notification of Hearing..................................................................................... 126
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Other Courses Acceptable Toward Graduation.......................................... 35
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Part-Time................................................................................................................... 23
Part-Time Student..................................................................................................... 9
Pass/No Pass............................................................................................................... 9
Pass/No Pass Classes (Formerly Known as Credit/No Credit)................ 20
Petroleum Technology....................................................................... 51, 58, 103
Philosophy............................................................................................................. 103
Phi Theta Kappa...................................................................................................... 31
Photography......................................................................................................... 104
Physical Education....................................................................................... 44, 104
Physical Science............................................................................................ 44, 107
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Physics..................................................................................................................... 107
Policy....................................................................................................................... 133
Political Science................................................................................................... 107
Political Science Concentration........................................................................ 45
Posting Flyers on Campus............................................................................... 133
Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine............................................................................... 45
Pre-Forestry.............................................................................................................. 45
Pre-Law...................................................................................................................... 46
Pre-Nursing.............................................................................................................. 45
Pre-Pharmacy.......................................................................................................... 46
Pre-Physical Therapy............................................................................................. 45
Pre-Professional Programs................................................................................. 45
Prerequisite................................................................................................................. 9
President’s Welcome................................................................................................ 5
Procedurefor Approval of Posting Flyers on Campus........................... 133
Procedures for Pass/No Pass Grading............................................................ 20
Procedures for Reporting Criminal Actions
or other Emergencies Occurring on Campus.......................................... 136
Professor....................................................................................................................... 9
Provisional................................................................................................................ 23
Psychology............................................................................................................ 108
Psychology Concentration................................................................................. 45
Publications.............................................................................................................. 31
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Reading................................................................................................................... 109
Receptionist.......................................................................................................... 121
Recreation....................................................................................................... 44, 109
Refunds and Repayment of Title IV Funds.................................................... 28
Registration......................................................................................................... 9, 15
Regular Semester................................................................................................... 14
Reinstatement......................................................................................................... 23
Removal by Instructors..................................................................................... 126
Reprimand............................................................................................................. 126
Requirements for Associate Degrees............................................................. 33
Residence Halls............................................................................................... 14, 16
Residency.................................................................................................................. 15
Right to Representative.................................................................................... 127
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Scholastic Honors.................................................................................................. 35
Secretarial Studies................................................................................................. 47
Security/Residence Hall.................................................................................... 120
Semester System.................................................................................................... 12
Sexual Harassment............................................................................................. 131
Sexual Harassment Procedure....................................................................... 131
Sexual Harrassment Policy.............................................................................. 130
Sign Language Studies..................................................................................... 110
Smoking on Campus......................................................................................... 134
Social Activities....................................................................................................... 31
Social and Behavioral Science........................................................................... 35
Social Science................................................................................................ 44, 110
Sociology............................................................................................................... 111
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Sophomore.............................................................................................................. 23
Spanish................................................................................................................... 111
Special (Admit)........................................................................................................ 23
Special Education............................................................................................... 112
Special Part-Time Students................................................................................ 14
Speech.................................................................................................................... 113
Spring Semester, 2009............................................................................................ 7
Spring Semester, 2010............................................................................................ 8
Standards for Dismissal....................................................................................... 23
Standards for Probation...................................................................................... 23
Standards of Student Conduct...................................................................... 125
Standards of Student Conduct Violations................................................. 125
State Programs........................................................................................................ 28
Statistics.................................................................................................................. 113
Student Body Fees................................................................................................. 16
Student Computer Use..................................................................................... 132
Student Discipline Procedures...................................................................... 126
Student Grievance Policy................................................................................. 129
Student Handbook............................................................................................. 123
Student Handbook................................................................................... 123, 125
Student Job Placement....................................................................................... 25
Student Load........................................................................................................... 22
Student Organizations and Activities............................................................ 30
Student Parking Regulations.......................................................................... 132
STudent Responsibility........................................................................................ 19
Student Rights and Responsibilities............................................................ 125
Student Right to Know -Campus Security Act......................................... 135
Student Services........................................................................................... 25, 120
Student Services Center...................................................................................... 27
Student Store........................................................................................................ 121
Student Success.................................................................................................. 113
Student Support Services......................................................................... 27, 120
Student Support Services Dispute Resolution
and Grievance Procedure................................................................................ 136
Student Work Program........................................................................................ 29
Suggested Curricula Requirements................................................................ 43
Summer Semester......................................................................................... 12, 14
Summer Semester, 2008........................................................................................ 7
Summer Semester, 2009........................................................................................ 7
Suspension............................................................................................................ 126
Syllabus......................................................................................................................... 9
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Taft College Children’s Center........................................................................ 117
Taft College Children’s Center Instructors................................................. 119
Taft College Dental Hygiene Program........................................................... 49
Taft College General Education Certification.............................................. 37
Taft College IGETC................................................................................................. 40
Taft College IGETC Information........................................................................ 39
Technology............................................................................................................... 48
Tech Prep Credit..................................................................................................... 22
Term............................................................................................................................... 9
The Disciplinary Appeal Committee............................................................ 127
The Hearing........................................................................................................... 128
The Hearing Panel.............................................................................................. 127
Catalog - Student Handbook 2008-2010
Time Limit for Appeal to Disciplinary Appeal Committee.................. 127
Training for Veterans............................................................................................. 25
Transcript..................................................................................................................... 9
Transcripts................................................................................................................ 18
Transfer Planning................................................................................................... 36
Transfer Students................................................................................................... 13
Transfer to Independent California Colleges & Universities.................. 41
Transition to Independent Living................................................................. 117
Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL)........................................ 27
Transition to Independent Living (T.I.L)..................................................... 120
Treatment Services............................................................................................. 134
Tuition........................................................................................................................ 15
Tutoring.................................................................................................................. 114
Two-For-One............................................................................................................... 9
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Unit Value.................................................................................................................. 22
University of California (Uc)............................................................................... 38
University of California Campuses.................................................................. 38
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Vision Statement.................................................................................................... 11
Vocational Rehabilitation Services.................................................................. 27
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Warning.................................................................................................................. 126
What Is CLEP?.......................................................................................................... 21
What Subjects are Offered for Credit?........................................................... 22
W (Withdrawal)....................................................................................................... 20
Withdrawal from the College............................................................................ 24
Withdrawing after the Deadline...................................................................... 19
Work Experience................................................................................................. 114
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