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able of contents
President’s Welcome
Cover Flap
College Calendar 5
College Terms 7
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 Requirements39
College Transfer Curricula/Occupational Curricula/Certificate Programs
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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Index
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Taft Community College
Taft College
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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 Recognition 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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ollege calendar
SUMMER SESSION, 2007
June 4 Instruction Begins
July 4 Independence Day
July 12 6-week Classes End
August 23 Instruction Ends
FALL SEMESTER, 2007
August 27 Instruction Begins
September 3 Labor Day
November 12 Veterans Day Holiday
November 22-23 Thanksgiving Holidays
December 17-21 Final Examinations
December 21 Fall Semester Ends
December 24, 2007 through January 25, 2008 Winter Recess
SPRING SEMESTER, 2008
January 28 Instruction Begins
February 15 Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday
February 18 Washington’s Birthday Holiday
March 17-21 Spring Break
May 22-29 Final Examinations
May 26
Memorial Day
May 29 Spring Semester Ends
May 30 Commencement
Taft Community College
The mission of Taft College is to facilitate learning through a partnership among students, faculty, and staff in order to empower students to make
responsible decisions and successfully adapt to future challenges.
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ollege Terms
The following terms or phrases are ones with which you may not be familiar, 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 session
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 that a student is advised but not
required to meet before or in conjunction with enrolling in a course.
Associate Degree: Awarded for (generally) completing a two-year
program. The typical amount of class work to complete an Associate
Degree in two years is 14-16 semester units or a total of 60 semester
units if a student begins college eligible for college level English and
math.
Bachelor’s Degree: (baccalaureate degree): Awarded for a four-year
degree.
Calendar: See “Academic Calendar” in this catalog. It includes important 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 competency must be demonstrated before graduation.
Co-requisite: Course your must take concurrently with another
course.
Courses: Listed in the “Course Descriptions” section of this catalog,
showing the course number, title, description, and units.
Credit: See “Academic Unit”
Credit/No-Credit: At the option of each academic division, some
courses are offered on a credit/no-credit (satisfactory/fail) grading basis as indicated in the Course Description section of this catalog. Also,
a student may elect to take one class on the CR/NC option (see “Credit/
No-credit Grading”).
Curriculum (program): Courses required for a specific degree or certificate.
Cut: Deliberately missing a class without prior approval.
Departments: Academic departments offering courses in one or more
disciplines.
Distance Learning: Instruction provided outside the traditional classroom.
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. You pick it from a
number of specified courses.
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 that is designated to help students achieve their educational goal.
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 semester.
GED (General Education Development examination): An examination to show 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.
Math/English Placement Tests: Tests (given free of charge) taken by
any student planning to take English or Math courses, take six or more
units, graduate, or transfer units to another institution.
Matriculation: A process that brings the college and student who
enrolls for credit into an agreement designed to achieve the student’s
educational goal.
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 enrolling in a course.
Registration: Each semester you must register in specific classes for
the next semester, pay tuition and fees, etc.
Requisite: Either prerequisites or co-requisites required only for courses where specified academic background is necessary in order to assure students a reasonable chance of success in a course.
Syllabus: Written description of course content distributed by instructors to students.
Term: See “Academic Year”
Transcript: Record of all of your courses kept by the Registrar’s office.
Two-for-one: For most courses, you will be expected to spend an average of two hours in preparation or study for each hour of lecture or
recitation.
Taft Community College
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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eneral 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 campus. 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 College District, and on July 1, 1971, the district’s name was changed to
the West Kern Community College District.
The college is under the guidance of a Board of Trustees. The chief administrative officer is the superintendent/president of the district. A
complete chart of the administrative organization is included in the
Policies and Procedures of the Board of Trustees.
Taft College is located in the City of Taft. The district contains 735 square
miles and is composed of the Taft City, Midway, McKittrick, Elk Hills elementary school districts and the Maricopa Unified District.
Location and Facilities
Taft College is located in the western Kern County community of Taft
with a population of 17,000. The surrounding area brings the total
population to about 21,000. The community is in the heart of the Midway-Sunset oilfield, one of the nation’s best producing fields. While oil
is the leading industry, the area also is rich in agriculture, light industry,
and recreation.
The campus is located at 29 Emmons Park Drive. Campus buildings
are considered excellent structures with adequate space provided for
physical education, recreation and athletics.
The campus was built in 1956 and originally included classrooms, a library, student union, and administrative offices, marking the first step
in separating the college from the high school.
A physical education building was completed in 1956, but was converted in the Student Services Center in early 1977 to centralize all student
personnel services in one location.
The science building was completed in 1966, the technical arts facility a
year later, and the vocational and technical education center in 1969.
A 36-student addition to the campus residence halls, lighted tennis
courts, and a women’s softball field were added in 1978.
Three years later a sports center designed to accommodate physical
education classes, athletics, and community services programs was
finished. An 80-student residence hall opened in 1983 and brought the
total campus capacity to 200 students.
Most of the college’s occupational programs are headquartered in an
off-campus center near the downtown area called Westec (Westside
Energy Services Training and Education). A 30,000-square foot building
and six acres of surrounding land house the college’s welding, machine
shop, and electronics programs. But the focal point of the center is the
college’s petroleum technology program. The facility is headquarters for a nonprofit corporation established to
work with the college in providing a variety of services to the oil industry in Kern County and the western United States. Westec expanded
during 2001 with the purchase of a vacated elementary school north
of Bakersfield. This expansion saw the college partner with Bakersfield
College to provide increased offerings in petroleum technology as well
as the growing correctional officer training program. The new addition
is called the North Kern Training Center.
A new children center was completed in April of 1991 to meet the
needs of college students with young children, and to provide a community children’s center. It has grown to become the largest day care
center in the county.
A 6,500-square foot dental hygiene complex that includes offices, classrooms, and a clinic was completed in 1993 when the college christened
what has become one of the most highly regarded dental hygiene programs in the state.
Mission Statement
The mission of Taft College is to facilitate learning through a partnership among students, faculty, and staff in order to empower students
to make responsible decisions and successfully adapt to future challenges. The college strives to be accessible and provides transfer and
vocational education supported by pre-collegiate courses to meet the
needs of students and the larger community it serves. Taft College
endeavors to provide a diverse, professional staff dedicated to delivering a sequential, comprehensive curriculum. The partnership is made
complete by an integrated system of support services to ensure student success.
Vision Statement
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.
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.
Given our mission, vision, and values, our goals are to develop successful life-long learners, pursue, adapt and utilize appropriate new
technology, reflect and embrace the cultural and social diversity of our
community, and maintain fiscal integrity.
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 student and a counselor is the initial step to be placed in this program.
General Information
Inglés Como Segundo Idioma
El programa de inglés como segundo idioma se ofrece a las personas
cuyo 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 colocado en diversos cursos después de un
asesoramiento con un consejero.
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-August and ends in mid-December, and the spring semester begins in
mid-January and ends in mid-May with annual commencement exercises.
Summer Session
The college conducts a summer session following the spring semester. Classes are a mixture of transfer courses of a general education nature
and vocational, skill development courses for occupational training.
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Community Services Programs
Community Services
Community Services offers films, forums, cable television programming, and workshops on subjects of concern and interest to the community.
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, industry and professions in the district work with the college administration and instructors to develop technical-vocational curricula. They
provide advice on the need or desirability of particular educational programs 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.
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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dmission and Registration
Admission to the College
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. Students will be accepted based on their prior
high school cumulative grade point average or their college cumulative grade point average if they have completed 12 or more collegiate
credits. 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. (Refer to AP 5030)
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 delegates 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 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.
Application
All students desiring admission must file an application for admission in the Admissions Office or on line, providing complete and accurate information as requested. Applications may be found on-line at
www.taftcollege.edu.
All previous college level attendance must be noted on the application. 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 beginning date of the session for which the applicant wishes to be
admitted.
Matriculating students who have enrolled in any other collegiate institution before applying at Taft College must provide an official transcript 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 subsequent 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 appeal 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/President or his designee are capable of profiting from the instruction offered 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 affiliated 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 prescribed by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges 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 attending programs established for adults pursuant to Chapter 3 of part
48 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 Associate Degree.
Transfer Students
Taft College welcomes transfers from other post-secondary institutions. 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 disqualified 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.
Students who do not submit their transcripts by the end of the first semester of attendance will have a hold placed on their ability to register
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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 Session
Any student from grade K-12 who demonstrates the ability and maturity 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 appropriate special admit forms.
The Board of Trustees exempts special part-time public school students
from the enrollment fee for regular sessions. 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 Session
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 summer session. 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 enroll in an equivalent course at his or her high school of attendance.
College credit will be received for courses that are successfully completed. 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 admitted under the following conditions:
1. English Language Proficiency
The international student seeking admission must, by a TOEFL examination 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 considered 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 completing 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.
Note: Complete information regarding the Test of English as a Foreign Language may be obtained from:
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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 admission to Taft College.
Each applicant will be required to file on or before June 1 or November 1 a complete transcript of previous secondary and college or
university education.
The transcript must be a certified English translation and must indicate academic achievement at the equivalent of at least an American 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-resident 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
ensure that all students complete their college courses, persist to the
next academic term, and achieve their educational objectives through
the assistance of the student-direct components of the matriculation
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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 prerequisites, 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 requirements.
Students who may be exempted 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
Students who may be exempt from assessment are those
students who:
• Who have previously been assessed and have a written verification of scores from other accredited colleges or universities
• Students taking non-credit courses
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• 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 procedures 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 semester-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 specific 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 residents into a community college of another district, nor shall it restrict
the admission of residents of another district into its community college or colleges, except as authorized under Section 78032.
Determining Residency for Tuition Purposes
Each student enrolled or applying for admission to any California community college will provide information and evidence deemed necessary by the district governing board to determine his or her classification. 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 accordance with the provisions of residence policies and the residence determination date for the semester or intersession for which the student
proposes to attend.
Each person enrolled in or applying for admission to a California Community College is, for the purposes of admission and/or tuition, classified as a “resident,” a “district 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 “district resident” is a student who has residence within a community
college district in California.
A “non-resident” is a student who has not established residence in California for one year as of the residence determination date.
“Residence determination date” is the day immediately preceding the
first day of instruction of the session that the student proposes to attend.
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Generally, residence requires actual physical presence in California,
coupled with intent to make one’s home here. The requirements necessary to demonstrate intent to become a California resident are available in the Admissions Office.
The student, following a decision on residence classification by the college, may appeal that decision in writing to the Dean of Student Services and/or the Director of Admissions who will refer the petition to
the Administrative Council for a decision.
Fees
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 enrollment 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 College service area 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 otherwise indicated in the tuition refund procedure, to pay non-resident
tuition.
Materials Fees
Occasionally students may be required to purchase materials to supplement specific courses, i.e., workbooks, folders, computer disks, etc. The materials may be purchased through the Book Store. 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.
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Instructional Materials
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.
Prior to each term, instructors will file a statement for approval to the
appropriate Vice President explaining the materials needed for a particular class.
The list of materials, their approximate costs, and possible sources of
purchase will be included in the registration information given to students at the beginning of each term.
Student Body Fees
The Associate Student Body (ASB) fee, which is currently $15 per academic 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”), page 15.
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 Friday 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
2007-2008 Academic Year Fees
Enrollment Fees
Enrollment fees are determined each year by the State Legislature. All
other fees are subject to change without notice.
Enrollment fee
$20 per unit
Non-resident tuition fee (in addition to enrollment fee)
0 through 6 units
No charge in service area*
0 through 6 units
$173 per unit outside service area
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6.5 thru 14 units
15 units or more
Auditing Fee
Credit by Exam Fee
International Student
Admissions application fee
Textbook rental fees**
Student Body fee
Residence hall fees
Room rent
Meal plan (15 per wk)
Res. hall security deposit
Parking fee
Transcripts
First two (2)
More than two (each)
Rush processing fee
Student records
Gym or book lockers
College catalog & mailing fee
Within the USA
Outside the USA
Web Site – www.taftcollege.edu
Admission and Registration
$173 per unit
$2,595 per semester
$15 per unit
$20 per unit
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. Refer to
the fee schedule for this cost.
$150
10% of retail cost w/ASB
20% of retail cost w/o ASB
$15 per academic year
No deposits are required other than for students living in the residence
halls. Gymnasium and book lockers are provided free.
$714 per semester
$972 per semester
$125
$10 per year
No charge
$1 each
$5
.50 cents per page
Contact Bookstore
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 class
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)
$4
$9
No Charge
*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.
* Taft College service area 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. Remote
students will be charged a $10 shipping fee.
Dental Hygiene Program Fees
In addition to normal student expenses (enrollment fee, non-resident
tuition, and parking fee), the dental hygiene program requires a Program 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, and other
Parking Fees
All students will be given a parking sticker for the academic year. Parking fines are as follows:
Illegal Parking or curb violation - $27
Parking near a Fire Hydrant (within 15 ft.) - $27
Stopping, Standing, or Parking prohibited - $27
Parking prohibited in Fire Lane - $73
Disabled Parking Space Violation - $282
Bad Check Charge
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-
Deposits
Enrollment/Tuition Fee Refund Policy
Textbook Program
Purchased Textbooks
Some textbooks are available to students on a rental-fee basis. Refer
to the fee schedule for the rental cost. Workbooks and supplemental
books are purchased from the bookstore at a discount when proof of
an ASB card is produced.
Rented Textbooks
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 20% rental fee. The rental fee is derived from the true cost of each textbook and can save students hundreds of dollars!
For greater savings, a student has the option to purchase an ASB card
and pay only 10% of the total rental fee. NOTE*(To redeem the 10%
rental fee, the ASB card must be presented in person within the Bookstore prior to checkout)
Checkout procedure
1. Rental textbooks may be checked out one week prior to the beginning 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
fee. One way shipping is $10. Two way shipping (Return) is $20.
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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 textbooks to the Bookstore.
2. All other rental textbooks must be returned within 10 days of the
end of each current semester to avoid being charged a late fee of
$25.
3. To avoid being charged full cost price, all rental books must be
within the Bookstore no later than 30 days at the end of the current semester. All rental books unreturned after 30 days will no
longer be accepted.
4. Some instructors may require proof of textbook return before
final exam can be taken.
Rental Textbook Fee 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. *Days are defined as calendar days and not class days.
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 or mailed. A request must include
Social Security number, birth date, and 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 unofficial 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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cademic Policies and Procedures
Academic Policies and Procedures Committee
The Academic Policies and Procedures Committee reviews petitions
regarding academic polices and procedures. These petitions include
permission to withdraw from a course after the deadline, extension
of the period for completing work for an incomplete grade, approval
to attempt to receive credit for a course by examination, petition for
academic renewal, 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 cumulative 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 notice 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 athletics 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-attendance 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 responsibility 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. Failure 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 withdrawal 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 withdrawal after the deadline is available in the Counseling Center.
The petition must be submitted to the Academic Policies and Procedures Committee no later than the last day of the fourth week
of the fall or spring session following the session 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 determination 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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CR
Credit (at least satisfactory)
NC
No-credit (less than satisfactory)
Non-evaluative symbols:
I
Incomplete
IP
In Progress
RD
Report Delayed
W
Withdrawal
MW
Military Withdrawal
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 instructor 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 determination 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.
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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 academic 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 excessive “W’s” shall be used as factors in 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 governing board during which no notation is made for withdrawals. The
“MW” shall not be counted in progress probation and dismissal calculations.
Incomplete
Credit/No-Credit Classes
Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable, emergency and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may result in an “I” symbol being entered in the student’s record. 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 Registrar until the “I” is made up or the time limit has passed. A
final grade shall be assigned when the work stipulated has been completed and evaluated, or when the time limit for completing the work
has passed.
The “I” may be made up no later than one semester following the end
of the term in which the Academic Policies and Procedures Committee
assigned it unless a petition for a time extension is granted.
The “I” symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempted or for
grade points.
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 enrollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative grade and unit
credit shall be assigned and appear on the student’s record for the term
in which the course is completed. The “IP” shall not be used in calculating grade point averages.
Courses may be offered in either or both of the following categories:
a) Courses in which all students are evaluated on a “credit-no credit”
basis.
b) Courses in which each student may elect on registration, or before the end of the 24th school day of the semester for semesterlength courses, to take the course on a “credit-no credit” basis.
A student electing to be evaluated on the “credit-no credit” 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
“credit-no credit” are omitted.
A credit 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 credit” 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.
Students must file a request for a “credit-no credit” 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 if available (letter grading or “credit-no credit”
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.
RD (Report Delayed)
Procedures for Credit/No-Credit Grading
The registrar 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.
Students must file a “Request for a Credit/No-Credit 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
IP (In Progress)
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combination grading system is available (letter grading or Credit/NoCredit 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 Credit/No-Credit is authorized, the credit grade is
granted for performance that is equivalent to the letter grade of C or
better.
Credit/No-Credit 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.
All units earned on a Credit/No-Credit basis in accredited California
institutions of higher education or equivalent out-of-state institutions
shall meet community college curriculum requirements.
Students who receive an “NC” grade in a course must petition to repeat
the course in order to take it again.
Courses Eligible for Credit/No-Credit Grading
Liberal Arts Division: all courses listed in catalog except Journalism
8CD.
Social Sciences Division: all courses listed in the catalog.
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; all nursing courses listed
in the catalog; and Health Education 10 and Recreation 10.
Applied Technologies Division: all business, computer science, home
economics, and petroleum technology courses listed in the catalog;
Electronics 40; and Industrial Education 9, 11AB, 19, 67A, 90, 92A, 92B,
93A, 93B, 93C, 94, 96, 98 and 99.
Credit by Examination
Credit by examination may be obtained by one of the following
methods:
a) Achievement of a score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement
Examination administered by the College Entrance Examination
Board.
b) Achievement of a score that qualifies for credit by examination in
the College Level Examination Program
c) Credit by satisfactory completion of an examination administered by the college in lieu of completion of a course listed in the
college catalog. Achievement of an examination administered
by other agencies approved by the college.
Determination of Eligibility to Take the Examination:
a) The student must be currently registered in the college with a
minimum of 12 semester units completed at Taft College with a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
b) The course is listed in the college catalog.
Credits acquired by examination are not applicable to meeting of such
unit load requirements as Selective Service deferment, Veteran’s, Social
Security benefits or CalWORKs.
Credits acquired by examination shall not be counted in determining
the 12 semester hours of credit in residence required for an Associate
Degree.
The maximum number of units that may be earned for credit by examination is 12.
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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.
CLEP Policy for Taft College
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 college-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 an
earn college credit for what he or she already knows by passing a 90minute, multiple-choice examination.
What Subjects are offered for Credit?
CLEP offers two kinds of examinations. The General Examinations
measure achievement in five basic areas of liberal arts: English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
The Subject Examinations measure knowledge in specific introductory college courses in particular fields.
Where Can the Examinations be taken?
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:
• Only students who have completed twelve (12) at Taft College
may receive CLEP Credit on their TC transcript.
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• A maximum of 30 semester units can be earned toward graduation combining any of the following: credit by exam, Experiential
credit or CLEP.
• Units of credit received through CLEP do not apply toward residence requirements for graduation.
• Subject and general 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 course name and number.
General Examination Policy:
• A student may earn a maximum of 27 units applicable to the Associate Degree General Education by completing the General
Examinations.
• To receive credit a student must achieve the mean score in the
national norms sample.
• Sub scores that meet the minimum accepted score would be
awarded in that area.
Subject Examinations Policy:
• By successfully completing the Subject Examinations, a student
can receive the amount of credit indicated. (contact the counseling 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.
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 credit (CR). 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:
American History
History 17A and 17B
Biology
Biology 1 and 1L
Calculus
Mathematics 3A
Economics
Economics 1A and 1B
English Composition & Literature English 1A and 1B*
English Language & Composition English 1A
European History History 4A and 4B
(Western Civilization)
Spanish Spanish 3
Statistics Statistics10
Credit will be given in other areas according to equivalence to specific
courses as determined by the Curriculum and General Education Committee.
*AP credit does not satisfy GE/IGETC critical thinking.
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Tech Prep Credit
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 articulated 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 aspire to further their education and engage in rewarding
work. Contact the Tech Prep site coordinator in the Career/Transfer
Center for more information.
Unit Value
A conventional college unit of credit represents three hours of the student’s time each week for one semester; one hour in scheduled classroom 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 supervision. 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. Exceptions may be made with the approval of the counseling staff. 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 Lead Counselor within three days of their
registration. Denied petitions for overload may be appealed to the
Dean 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.
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.
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:
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—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 30 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 (international) 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
Notification of Probation. Each student is entitled to be notified of
his/her academic difficulty and the availability of college support services to respond to the academic difficulty before the student is dismissed. Notification will consist, at a minimum, of the following: At the
end of the semester in which the student’s grade point average falls
below 2.0 in all units attempted, a notice that the student is on probation shall be sent to the student informing him/her that he/she is on
academic probation. At the end of the third semester on which student is on academic or progress probation, a notice that the student is
subject to dismissal will be sent to the student informing him/her that
he/she is subject to dismissal.
Probationary Letter. The letter notifying the student of probation will
cover, at a minimum, the significance of being on probation and description of the services available.
A student who is on academic probation and earns a semester grade
point average of 2.0 or better shall not be dismissed as long as this
minimum semester grade point average is maintained.
Disqualification and Dismissal
Standards for Dismissal. A student who is on academic probation
shall be subject to dismissal if the student has earned a cumulative
grade point average of less than 1.75 in all units attempted in each of
three (3) consecutive semesters. A student who has been placed on
probation shall be subject to dismissal if the percentage of units in
which the student has been enrolled for which entries of “W,” “I,” and
“NC” are recorded in at least 3 consecutive semesters reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%).
Dismissal Letter. The letter notifying the student that he/she is subject to dismissal will cover, at a minimum, reference to this procedure,
explanation of what dismissal means, procedure for reinstatement, and
procedure to appeal the dismissal.
Appeal of Dismissal. The student has the rights to appeal a proposed
dismissal action if the student feels that facts exist that warrant an exception to the dismissal action. The student must file the written petition of appeal with the Director of Admissions ten working days prior
to the beginning of the next term in which the student wishes admittance. If the student fails to file a written petition within the time limit,
the student waives all future rights to appeal the dismissal action. It is
the student’s responsibility to indicate on the petition a clear statement
of the grounds on which continued enrollment should be granted and
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to provide evidence supporting the reasons. Petitions will be reviewed
by the Admissions and Attendance Committee.
The student will be on continued dismissal until the Admissions and
Attendance Committee decides on the student’s appeal.
The decision of the Admissions and Attendance Committee will be
communicated to the student in writing by the Dean of Student Services. The Dean of Student Services will notify the student of the committee’s action within three working days of receipt of the meeting. The
student may appeal the decision of the Admissions and Attendance
Committee in writing to the Superintendent/President or designee,
within five working days of the date of notification of the decision of
the Admissions and Attendance Committee. The decision of the Superintendent/President or designee is final.
If the dismissal appeal is granted, the student will be on continued probation for an additional semester. At the end of the additional semester, the student’s academic record will again be evaluated to determine
whether the student may be removed from probation, should be dismissed, or should be on continue probation.
Standards for Evaluating appeals. Dismissal appeals may be granted
under the following circumstances:
• If the dismissal determination is based on the academic record for one semester in which the record does not reflect the
student’s usual level of performance due to accident, illness, or
other circumstances beyond the control of the student. Verification should be submitted with the appeal.
• The student enrolls in a corrective program designed to assist
him/her in improving academic skills, such as obtaining academic counseling and/or limiting course load.
• When there is evidence of significant improvement in academic
achievement.
Re-Admission after Dismissal. In considering whether or not students
may be re-admitted after a dismissal and two semesters absence, the
following criteria should be considered:
• Documented extenuating circumstances (considered during appeal).
• Marked improvement between the semesters on which disqualification was based.
• Semesters on which disqualification was based were atypical of
past academic performance.
• Formal or informal education experiences since completion of
semesters on which disqualification was based.
• Improved GPA as a result of grade changes, fulfillment of incomplete courses, or academic renewal.
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.
• 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 counselors and/or academic advisors prior to the time of registration.
• The previous grade and credit shall be disregarded in the computation of grade point averages.
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• Courses that are repeated shall be recorded on a student’s permanent 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.
• A student may repeat a course for which substandard work has
not been recorded if the college finds that the student’s previous
grade is at least in part, the result of extenuating circumstances.
Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illness
or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. In addition a student may repeat a course for which substandard work
has not been recorded if the college has determined that a student should repeat a course because there has been a significant
lapse of time since the student previously took the course. The
grade, units, and grade points will not be used for the computation of the cumulative grade point average in determining an
academic status.
Academic Renewal
Students may petition to have their academic record reviewed for academic renewal of substandard academic performance under the following conditions:
• Students must have achieved a grade point average of 2.4 in 24
units or 3.0 in 12 units 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 eliminated from consideration in the cumulative grade point average. No
work taken during the disregarded terms, even if satisfactory, may apply toward the Associate Degree.
Academic renewal actions are irreversible.
The student obtains the Academic Renewal Petition form in the Counseling Center or on-line.
The Academic Policies and Procedures Committee will consult with the
student’s counselor in determining if the petition is granted.
If the petition for academic renewal is granted, the student’s permanent academic record will be annotated to clearly indicate that none
of the disregard units apply to academic requirements for any degree
or program offered at Taft College. Al work will remain legible on the
record to insure a true and complete academic history.
Adding Classes
Courses of semester length may be added through the 10th day of instruction. Permission of the instructor is required after the first week of
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.
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A student wishing to add or drop 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.
Changes in class schedule filed before the 49th day of the semester will
enable the student to withdraw without prejudice to his or her standing.
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. 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. If a student is enrolled in a minimum of 10 credit units, there is no fee to audit
three or fewer units per semester.
• 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
Any full-time student desiring to withdraw from the college must obtain a “Clearance Card” from the business office cashier and follow the
directions on the card. 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 may be assigned at the
instructor’s discretion.
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Counseling
The college provides a counseling program that includes:
—Academic counseling that helps the student in assessing, planning, 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 assistance 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. Students may check out catalogs from the California State University and
University of California systems, other community colleges, and private
independent 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 applications. Hyperlinked Web sites are available from the Career/Transfer 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 decisions about majors and career goals. There are interest inventories
and other resources to help students in researching their options.
A career counselor can provide assistance in career and transfer planning.
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 distant learning course registration.
Student Job Placement
Facilities and personnel are available to provide free job placement services 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 residence 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 obtained from the admissions office.
International Student Services
The adviser of the college’s International Club serves as a liaison between 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 license, etc.
The International Club is one of the most active on campus and provides members with trips throughout California to promote greater
understanding of and appreciation for their surroundings. Weekly activities on or near campus 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 training of veterans and veterans’ dependents that are eligible for educational 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 official at Taft College. Evaluations comply with the regulations and recommendations of the American Council on Education. A copy of the veteran’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 successfully completed basic training and at least one year of military service are exempt from meeting the health education requirement for
graduation. The maximum credit allowed for all military service experience is 20 units, and military credit is awarded as elective units only.
Credit from prior college transcripts is not included in the 20 unit maximum, 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 certified by the college and reported to the appropriate Veteran Administration (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 221990 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 reimburse 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’ dependents) 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 attendance, conduct, or progress.
Additional information may be obtained from the Counseling Office or
by calling 661-763-7748.
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 succeed at Taft College.
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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 recipients who receive CalWORKS (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility 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 potential 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.
Student Support Services
The Student Support Services is committed to providing equal opportunities 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 students enrolled at Taft College.
Services are provided to meet the unique needs of students and help
them successfully overcome their educational challenges. Services include:
• 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 instructional setting
• Registration, financial aid application, priority enrollment assistance and related college services
• Specialized tutoring services not otherwise provided by the college
• 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 learning 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 American Disability Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
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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 attend the college. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Student
Support Service Office of their special needs. No qualified disabled student shall be discriminated against or excluded from participation in
any services, activities, or facilities on the basis of a disability.
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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 Education.
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Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL)
The Transition to Independent Living Program has the unique distinction of being the only such program nationwide located on a community 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 program 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 academics, 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 program.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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 vocational 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 Department of Rehabilitation, 1405 Commercial Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309,
or by calling the office at (661) 395-2525.
Student Center
The Student Center includes student and faculty dining facilities, the
bookstore, conference room, transfer/career center, job placement office, financial aid office, admissions office, and general counseling and
student information center.
Children’s Center
The Taft College Children’s Center provides a developmentally appropriate 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 before 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-discriminatory 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. Children who are physically or emotionally disabled, or any child with spe-
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 having all materials completed on or before the deadline date will receive
priority consideration. Students applying for financial aid at Taft do so
by completing a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA). In
no case shall the total financial aid package exceed the stated individual cost of education as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Federal,
state, and institutional programs are available.
Federal Programs
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 2006-2007 is $4,050. Students are eligible to
receive grants as long as they comply with the Student Academic Progress Procedures.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program 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 automatically 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. These include Cal Grants B and C and a
program to help the dependents of law enforcement killed or disabled
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in the line of duty. For more information regarding these programs
contact the Financial Aid Office.
Work Experience Program
The work experience program conforms to the provisions established
by state legislation and to regulations developed by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.
Regulations concerning supervision and coordination, hours to be
worked, credit allowed, evaluation, on-the-job requirements, etc., can
be obtained from the work experience coordinator.
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 mandatory 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)has an annual household income of $30,000 or less for a family of
four.
Students must complete a BOGW or financial aid application and provide documentation to receive the waiver.
Refunds and Repayment of Title IV Funds
Refunds
Any student who completely drops from all classes having received
Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG or other Title IV funds will be required to repay any unearned portion to the appropriate Federal Fund.
The Information Services Department provides the Financial Aid Office 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 or are dropped from all classes
by instructors.
To calculate the refund or repayment:
1. Take the calendar days completed in the payment period or period of enrollment divided by the total calendar days in the payment 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 disbursed-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:
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By the school: institutional charges * unearned Title IV aid percentage; 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 30 days of completing the refund/repayment calculation.
Unearned funds must be returned to the programs in this order:
School
Student
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 repayments 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 30 days of
receipt of the student’s payment.
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 recommend 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 academic progress and must be in good standing as determined by the
college.
Additional information is provided under Satisfactory Academic Progress 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 achievement by receiving a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average or
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better, in either high school or 12 or more units of college work; must
be approved for admission to Taft College in good standing 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 cumulative 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 semester 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 tuition fees and can be earned a maximum of two semesters.
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 eligibility. No financial aid form is required. Additional information can be
obtained in the financial aid office.
Community Scholarships
Various individuals, community organizations, and businesses annually 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 enrollment 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
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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 educational 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 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Recipients in all Federal, State and
Institutional programs are determined to be making satisfactory progress 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 apply 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 transfers 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 towards 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 enrollment status, in a term (semester), for which they received a disbursement. 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 completed 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 postsecondary institutions attended. Cumulative GPA obtained as a result of Academic 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 financial aid satisfactory progress purposes:
“F” Grades
“NC” Grades (no credit)
“NR” Grades (no credit)
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“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 warning, 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 cumulative 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 Procedures (SAP) will be placed on Financial Aid Dismissal.
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 limited 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/ineligibility 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 committee’s decision.
Any student who is on dismissal and has had a change in major is required 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 semester. 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 matriculating at Taft College.
Students must be enrolled in a program of study approved by a counselor/academic adviser.
Repeated courses for which the student has petitioned with approval
will be considered as part of the academic load.
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Student Organizations and Activities
Associated Student Body
The student body at Taft College is organized as the Associated Student 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 serving as adviser.
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.
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.
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 community college must complete 12 units at Taft College before becoming eligible.
Since these are only general guidelines and athletic eligibility rules are
complex, questions regarding eligibility should be referred to the Athletic 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 develops a calendar of social affairs and other student activities each semester.
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.
Multicultural Club
The International Club is one of the most active groups on campus. Although the club is designed for international students, it is open to all
students of the college. The club takes trips throughout the state and
holds activities on or near campus to foster cultural awareness and mutual understanding of the diverse nature of modern civilization.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa membership is based on academic achievement. Students 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.
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equirements for Associate Degrees
Associate Degrees are conferred on students who fulfill the requirements prescribed by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges and the West Kern Community College District. The
Associate in Science Degree is awarded to students who major in engineering, 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 education addresses the considerations contained in the references Title 5,
Sections55805; 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 community.
2) The philosophy and criteria regarding the associate degree reflects the policy of the Board of Governors that the associate degree 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 opportunity 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 recommends to the Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustee
courses which implement 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 degree by the California State University or University of California
or intended for such transfer.
B. Courses that apply to the major in non-baccalaureate occupational 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. English 50 and English 54). Each student may count only one such
course as credit toward the Associate Degree.
D. All mathematics courses above and including elementary algebra (Math 50).
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.
Majors for Associate Degrees
Taft College offers Associate in Arts Degrees in the following majors:
Art
Business Administration
English
Journalism
Liberal Arts
Mathematics
Physical Education
Social Science
Taft College offers Associate in Science Degrees in the following majors:
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
Physical Science
Secretarial Studies
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Additional Degrees
Taft College will award an additional Associate Degree under the following 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 college will award only one additional Associate Degree.
B. General Education requirements earned for one degree may be
applied toward the additional degree and any deficiencies regarding current general education requirements must be completed.
C. Units may not be counted to meet both general education and
major requirements for an additional degree.
Catalog Rights
Students retain catalog rights as outlined below. Continuous attendance is defined as attendance in at least one course during a 12month calendar year starting July 1 and ending June 30. For admission purposes, a student may maintain continuous attendance at any
accredited post-secondary 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 continuous 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 effect 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 attendance 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 education and at least 18 semester units in a major listed in the community Colleges, “Taxonomy of Programs.”
• The work must include at least 12 semester units of study in residence; exceptions to the residence requirement can be made by
the Board when an injustice or undue hardship would result.
• The general education requirements must include a minimum of
work in the natural sciences, the social and behavioral sciences,
humanities, and language and rationality.
• Ethnic students must be offered.
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• 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 areas: reading, written expression and math.
Reading—Placement in English 1A based on placement testing, or successful completion of English 54 or a higher level reading course with
a grade of “C” or better.
Written expression—Placement in English 1A on the basis of placement testing, or successful completion of English 50 or a higher level
writing course with a grade of “C” or better.
Mathematics—Placement in Mathematics 52 on the basis of placement
testing, or successful completion of Business 50, Petroleum Technology
59, Mathematics 50, 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.
Health Education (3 semester units)
This requirement can be met by completing Health Education 10. 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 17A, History 17B,
or Political Science 1.
Information Competency (1 semester unit)
This requirement can be met by completing Information Competency
48.
Major 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 requirement and a general education requirement. Unit requirements
vary by major.
General Education Requirements
Natural Science
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
ANAT 6
GEOG 1
ANTH 1
GEOL10, 11
ASTR10
IEA 9
BIOL 1, 1L
MICR 8
BIOL15
PHYC 2A, 4A, 11
BOT 1, 1L, 2
PHYS 7, 7L
CHEM 1A, 8, 9, 10
ZOOL 1A, 1B
ELEC40
ENST10
Social and Behavioral Science
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
ANTH 2, 4
*HUM 1
BUS 32
*JRN 1
ECON 1A, 1B
POSC 1, 5
GEOG 2
PSYC 1A, 3, 30, 33, 38
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HIST 4A, 4B, 5A, 17A,
17B, 39
SOC 1, 2, 3, 41
* 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 1A, 1B, 2, 7, 10A, MUSC 10
12A, 25A, 25B, 45
PHIL 1, 31
DRAM 35
HUM 1, 5, 10
ENGL 1B, 45
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
ENGL 43, 44
SIGN 1,2,3,4
English Composition (Language and Rationality)
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
ENGL 1A, 1B, 50
Communications and Analytical Thinking
Complete a minimum of 3 semester units from the following:
BUS 50
COSC21, 42A, 45, 46
MATH 3A, 15, 16, 18, 31, 50, 51, 52
PET 59
PHIL 9
SPCH 7, 11
STAT10
Three additional general education units needed to total 18 units
may be selected from any of the above categories.
Requirements for Associate Degrees
Scholastic Honors
“Scholarship Honors” at graduation are granted to those who meet the
Associate Degree requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average 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 College in order to qualify for either of these awards. Students who earn
the highest grade point averages in the transfer and occupational divisions of instruction will receive scholarship plaques. Students are classified as “transfer” or “occupational” on the basis of their majors. Classification 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 Beta Kappa, the community college
scholastic honor society, are made according to standards prescribed
in the constitution governing all PBK chapters in California.
Application for Graduation
Elective courses (18 units or less) used to meet the 60-unit degree total
must be degree applicable courses.
Candidates for graduation must initiate the application for graduation. Candidacy forms are available in the registrar’s 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 instructional week of the semester in which they plan to complete the requirements. “Graduation Application for AA/AS Degree or Certificate” forms
are to be completed in the Registrar’s Office.
Students should review catalog rights on page 30. The material in this
publication has been prepared for the 2005-2007 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.
Additional Requirements
Commencement Exercises
Completion of Associate Degree requirements does not necessarily
complete all transfer requirements to a four-year school. (See counselor for information and advice on transfer requirements).
For career majors, all requirements for the major must be met plus electives to total 60 units. (refer to Occupational Education on page 42 of
this catalog)
Degrees are acknowledged at the May commencement exercises only,
and all students receiving degrees or certificates are expected to attend. Students must have completed graduation requirements by the
May commencement date of each year. Students completing work in
summer sessions or later will be eligible to participate in the next year’s
commencement exercise.
Electives
Other Courses Acceptable Toward Graduation
Courses taken during military service courses are credited in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education. A maximum of 20 units for military service may be applied to
Associate Degree requirements.
Appropriate extension or correspondence courses taken through accredited 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 college before a degree can be granted.
All transcripts from other colleges must be submitted to the admissions office before a graduation evaluation can be made.
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 complete a bachelor’s degree.
In accordance with Executive Order No. 167 from the Chancellor’s Office 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
agreements designed to lead to a smooth transfer are posted on ASSIST
and are available on the Web at www.assist.org. Some general transfer
information for the University of California, California State University,
and for independent colleges and universities is listed below.
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Students may graduate from Taft College and transfer to another college or university with junior standing if prescribed requirements have
been met.
Taft College has developed a list of courses that are baccalaureate level. The California State Universities, Universities of California and most private independent colleges accept courses numbered 1-49. Students should consult the course descriptions in this catalog to determine if a course is accepted by the UC system. Variable topic courses 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. 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 cumulative 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 individual 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.
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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 division level. Acceptable courses are grouped in five areas, A through E.
A maximum of 30 units may be certified from Areas B through D collectively. 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 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 Education-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 academic adviser for advice on satisfying General Education-Breadth Requirements.
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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)
UNITS GRADE CERTIFIED
A1-Oral Communication: Speech 7, 11
A1_________________________
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A2-Written Communication: English 1A
A2_________________________
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A3_________________________
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B1_________________________
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B2_________________________
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B3_________________________
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B4_________________________
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C1-Arts: Art 1A, 1B, 2; Drama 35; Humanities 10; Music 10
C2-Humanities: English 1B, 43; French 1, 2, 3, 4; German 1, 2, 3, 4;
History 4A, 4B; Humanities 5, 10; Philosophy 1, 31; Sign Language 2, 3;
Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
C__________________________
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C__________________________
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Courses from other colleges________________________________________
C__________________________
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D__________________________
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D__________________________
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D__________________________
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History 17A, 17B
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Political Science 1
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Complete
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Certified
A3-Critical Thinking: English 1B; Phil 9
√ IF
Courses from other colleges ________________________________________
B
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Area A
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: Astronomy 10; Chemistry 1A, 10; Geography 1; Geology
10, 11; Physics 2A, 4A; Physics 11
B2-Life Science: Anatomy 6; Anthropology 1; Biology 1; Botany 1;
Environmental Studies 10; Microbiology 8; Physiology 7; Zoology 1A, 1B
B3-Laboratory Activity: Anatomy 6; Biology 1L; Botany 1L; Chemistry 1A,
10; Geology 10, 11; Microbiology. 8; Physics 2A, 4A; Physiology 7L; Zoology
1A, 1B
B4-Mathematical Concepts: Psyc 5; Math 3A, 11, 15, 16,18,31; Statistics 10
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Area B
Courses from other colleges________________________________________
C
D
ARTS, LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, & FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Must complete 9 units with a minimum of 3 units in C1 & C2
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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: Anthropology 2, 4
D2-Economics: Economics 1A, 1B
D3-Ethnic Studies: Sociology 3
D4-Gender Studies: Psychology 38
D5-Geography: Geography 2
D6-History: History 4A, 4B, 17A, 17B, 39
D7-Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
Political Science 1, 5
D8-Psychology: Psychology 1A, 3, 30, 33
D9-Sociology and Criminology: Sociology 1, 2, 3, 41
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Area D
Courses from other colleges ________________________________________
E
LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING & SELF-DEVELOPMENT (Complete 3 units)
Health Education 10; Psychology 1A, 30, 33; Sociology 41
Any Physical Education Activity Course (limit 1 unit)
Courses from other colleges ________________________________________
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Area E
U.S. HISTORY CONSTITUTION & GOVERNMENT:
Completion of 1 course in Am. History & 1 course in Am. Government
COURSES LISTED & SATISFIED THE OBJECTIVES INDICATED.
TOTAL UNITS CERTIFIED
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Students are advised that 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 (found on page 36 in this catalog). The IGETC can
be used for either CSU or UC schools, but must have all 37 units in order
to be certified (no partial certifications). Only “C” or credit grades will be
used for certification.
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.
1. Students who were eligible for admission to the University when
they graduated from high school, meaning they satisfied subject, 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 subject 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 transferable 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 quarter 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 following subject areas: the arts and humanities, the social and
behavioral sciences, the physical and biological sciences.
In 2002, the average GPA of a transfer student was 3.3. GPA is however
only one of the selection criteria into a specific major. Students are encouraged to check at the www.ucop.edu website for campus specific
selection criteria by major. (Students who satisfy the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum prior to transferring to UC will
satisfy Option 3b. above of the new transfer admission requirements.)
The above information is from the University of California “Quick Reference for Counselors” publication, which is available in the Counseling
Center.
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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 requirements 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 requirements, 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, particularly 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 Environmental 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 requirements and major preparation when planning their programs. School
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 majors 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 requirements 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-
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cessfully use the IGETC. Biology majors also have prerequisite requirements 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 requirements.
SAN FRANCISCO
UCSF is devoted solely to the study of health services and does not follow the undergraduate application form. Students should consult the
catalog for specific information for Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, 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, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, or Geophysics can use the IGETC but must be careful to complete the lower division major prerequisites if they are to make normal, timely progress
through the major. The College of Creative Studies has a special application 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.
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 division 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, students 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 Education Transfer Curriculum for transfer to either the University of California 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 semester 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 orbetter. Course credit earned on the basis of Advanced Placement exams will
be certified. Although not part of the IGETC, Taft College will also certify the completion of the CSU American history and institutions graduation requirement.
Requirements for Associate Degrees
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 completing 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 certification must be made in the Registrar’s Office when students send
their final transcript to UC or CSU. Students must complete 12 units at
Taft College to have courses certified. 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
met by providing official documentation showing satisfactory completion, 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 provide many options at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels
for students planning to continue their education beyond community
college.
Although admission requirements vary and are listed in the catalogs
of the various universities and colleges, students who transfer to independent colleges end universities are given credit for most, if not all, of
their community college work.
Virtually all colleges and universities give full credit for general education courses for most other courses designed by the community college 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, that all 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 in-
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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 Semester/5 Quarter units: English 1A
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________ Score:__________________________
GROUP B: Critical Thinking: One course, 3 Semester/5 Quarter units: English 1B
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
GROUP C: This is a CSU Requirement Only
Oral Communication: One course, 3 Semester/5 Quarter units: Speech 7, 11
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
AREA 2: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING:
One course, 3 Semester/5 Quarter units from: Math 3A, 11, 15, 16; Econ 16; BSAD 16; Statistics 10
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________ Score:__________________________
AREA 3: ARTS AND HUMANITIES: (9 Semester/15 Quarter units)
Complete three (3) courses, minimum one from the Arts and one from the Humanities:
ARTS: Art 1A, 1B, 2; Music 10, Dram 10
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________ Score:__________________________
HUMANITIES: English 44; Humanities 10; Philosophy 1, 31; French 2, 3, 4; German 2, 3, 4; Spanish 2, 3, 4
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________ Score:__________________________
AREA 4:
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: (9 Semester/15 Quarter units)
Complete three (3) courses from at least two (2) disciplines or an interdisciplinary sequence:
Anthropology 1, 4
Economics 1A, 1B
Geography 2
History 4A, 4B, 17A, 17B, 39
Psychology 1A, 3, 30
History 4A, 4B, 17A, 17B, 39
Political Science 1, 5
Sociology 1, 2, 3
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: (7-8 Semester/9-12 Quarter 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: Astronomy 10; Chemistry 1A(L), 10(L); Geography 1; Geology 10(L), 11(L); Physics 2A(L), 4A(L), 11
Course from other college_ ________________________ College:_________________________
AP Exam: Date Taken____________________________ Score:__________________________
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Anatomy 6(L); Anthropology 1; Biology 1, 1L, Biology 2; Botany 1, 1L; Microbiology 8(L); Physiology 7, 7L;
Zoology 1A(L), 1B(L)
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
Date Taken:_ ___________________________________ Score:_ _________________________
[ ] Achieved a score of 550 or higher on the College Board Achievement Test in Foreign Language
Date Taken:_ ___________________________________ Score:_ _________________________
[ ] Complete one of the following semester courses: French 1; German 1; Spanish 1 (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: Political Science 1
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dicated 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 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. Most
colleges and universities will give academic credit for coursework completed at the community college. Most will use the units towards meeting 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*
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
Requirements for Associate Degrees
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
Taft College has transfer agreements with the following schools:
National University
Northcentral University
University of LaVerne
University of Phoenix
Taft College has transfer guarantees with:
CSU Bakersfield
CSU Fresno
CSU Stanislaus
Fresno Pacific University
UC Davis
UC Merced
UC Santa Barbara
University of the Pacific
See your counselor or advisor regarding the transfer guarantees.
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uggested curricula requirements
The curriculum is divided into three main divisions. These curricula are
presented as suggested guides for those students who wish to graduate from Taft College and for those who, in addition, wish to complete
the lower division requirements for the various majors in higher institutions.
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—Occupational Curricula
These two-year curricula are designed to provide students with adequate 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 successful 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 Universities and/or Receive an Associate Degree
Students may graduate from Taft College and transfer to another college or university with junior standing if prescribed requirements have
been met.
Lower division requirements vary for different universities and for different departments within the same university. Therefore, the program
of studies to be followed depends upon a student’s particular objectives 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 MAJOR
Select 18 units from the following:
ART 1A
Survey of World Art Hist Prehistoric to 1400 (3)
ART 1B
Survey of World Art Hist 1400 to Present (3)
ART 7
Art of Mesoamerica & the Southwest (3)
ART 12A
Basic Design (3)
ART 12B
Advanced Design (3)
ART 25
Drawing & Composition (3)
ART 26A
Painting (3)
ART 30B
Introduction to Computer Art (3)
ART 45 Chicano/a Art (3)
Recommended Support Courses:
ANAT 6
Human Anatomy (5)
ART 4ABCD Special Studio (1-1-1-1)
ART 5ABCD Special 3D Studio (1-1-1-1)
ART 10A
Life Drawing (2)
ART 11ABCD Watercolor Painting (1-1-1-1)
ART 24
Drawing and Composition (3)
ART 26BCD Painting (3)
ART 31
Computer Art - Draw/Illus (3)
ART 33B
Computer Imaging – Adobe Photoshop (3)
ART 36 Introduction to Computer Animation (3) or
COSC 36Z
Introduction to Computer Animation (3)
HUM 10
Introduction to Film Studies (3)
PHOT10
Basic Photography (2)
SOC 2
American Social Problems (3)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
Required Preparation:
BSAD 1A
Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
BSAD 1B
Introduction to Managerial Accounting (4)
BSAD16
Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
ECON16
Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
MATH16 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
MATH11
Finite Mathematics (3)
ECON 1A Introduction to Economics-Macro (3)
ECON 1B
Introduction to Economics-Micro (3)
STAT10
Elementary Statistics (5)
Recommended Support Courses:
COSC39G
Microsoft Excel 2002 (1 ½)
COSC35E Prob Solv w/Microsoft Excel 2002 (1 ½)
BUS 18
Business Law (3)
BUS 32
Introduction to Business (3)
SPCH 11
Fundamentals of Speech (3) or
SPCH 7
Group Discussion (3)
ENGLISH MAJOR
Required Courses:
ENGL 1A
Composition & Reading (3)
ENGL 1B
Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
Select 2 from the following:
ENGL43
20th Century American Women Writers (3)
ENGL44
20th Century American Literature (3)
ENGL45
Chicano/a Literature (3)
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Select 6 additional units from the following:
ENGL47ABCD Creative Writing (1-1-1-1)
Foreign Language (4)
INDUSTRIAL ARTS MAJOR
Due to the wide range of requirements check college of transfer.
IEA 9
Automotive Principles (3)
ELEC40
Fundamentals of Electricity (3)
Electives:
6 units additional required. See advisor.
JOURNALISM MAJOR
Recommended Preparation:
JRN 1
Mass Communication & the Individ (3)
JRN 8AB
Reporting (3-3)
JRN 8CD
Journalism Practice (3-3)
JRN 19A
News Photography Practice (1)
JRN 21AB
Publications Practice (1-1)
Recommended Support Courses:
ENGL 1A
Composition & Reading (3)
ENGL 1B
Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
SPCH11
Fundamentals of Speech (3)
JRN 19BCD News Photography Practice (1-1-1)
JRN 11AB
News Media Internship (2-2)
LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR
This major consists of a combination of courses selected from the list of
courses that meet the general education requirements of the California
State University.
LIFE SCIENCE MAJOR
This major consists of a combination of courses selected from anatomy,
biology, botany, environmental studies, microbiology, physiology, and
zoology.
MATHEMATICS MAJOR
Required Preparation:
MATH 3A
Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
MATH 3B Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (4)
MATH14A Analytic Geometry & Calculus III (4)
MATH14B Adv Engineering Math (4)
STAT10 Elementary Statistics (5)
Recommended Courses:
PHYC4ABC General Physics (4-4-4)
COSC46
C++ Programming (3)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR
Recommended Preparation:
P.E.44 Introduction to Physical Ed (3)
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REC 10
Introduction to Recreation (3)
PHYC11
Descriptive Physics (3)
ANAT 6
Human Anatomy (5)
PHYS 7
Human Physiology (3) and
PHYS 7L
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
CHEM10
Introductory College Chemistry (4)
P.E. activity courses numbered 20-39 (limit 6 units)
Recommended Support Courses:
SPCH11 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
The major consists of a combination of courses selected from astronomy, chemistry, physical geography, geology, and physics.
RECREATION MAJOR
Select 18 units from the following:
REC 10
Introduction to Recreation (3)
REC 16
Outdoor Recreation (3)
PSYC 1A
Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSYC 3
Child Growth & Development (3)
PSYC33
Personal & Social Adjustment (3)
SPCH11
Fundamentals of Speech (3)
BIOL 1
Fundamentals of Biology (3)
ANTH 2
Cultural Anthropology (3)
DRAM 35
Elementary Acting (3)
SOCIAL SCIENCE MAJOR
The major consists of a combination of courses selected from those
listed in the anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology concentrations.
Anthropology Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
ANTH 1
Intro to Physical Anthropology (3)
ANTH 2
Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 4
Indians of the Southwest (3)
ARCH 1
Introduction to Archaeology (2)
Social Science electives (6 units)
Economics Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
ECON 1A
Principles of Economics-Macro (3)
ECON 1B
Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
BSAD16
Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
ECON16
Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
MATH16 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)
HIST17AB
Political & Social History U.S. (3-3)
POSC 1
Government (3)
STAT10
Elementary Statistics (5)
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Geography Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
GEOG 1
Physical Geography (3)
GEOG 2
Cultural Geography (3)
GEOL10
Introduction to Geology (4)
ANTH 1
Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3)
Social Science electives (6 units)
History Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
HIST 5A
World Civilization to 1600 (3)
HIST17AB
Political & Social History U.S. (3-3)
POSC 1
Government (3)
POSC 5
Contemporary Political Topics (3)
Social Science electives (9 units)
Political Science Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
POSC 1
Government (3)
POSC 5
Contemporary Political Topics (3)
HIST17AB
Political & Social History U.S. (3-3)
Social Science electives (6 units)
Psychology Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
PSYC 1A
Intro to Psychology (3)
PSYC 3
Child Growth & Development (3)
PSYC33
Personal & Social Adjustment (3)
SOC 1
Intro to Sociology (3)
Social Science electives (6 units)
Sociology Concentration
Suggested Preparation:
SOC 1
Intro to Sociology (3)
SOC 2
American Social Problems (3)
SOC 3
Minority Group Relations (3)
SOC 41
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. Although Taft College
students are likely to major in life science, physical science, or liberal
arts, the following course lists may be helpful in planning the student’s
program.
Pre-Forestry
Suggested Preparation:
BOT 1
General Botany (3)
BOT 1L
General Botany Lab (1)
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 1B
General Chem & Qual Analysis (5)
ENST10
Introduction to Environmental Studies (3)
MATH 3A
Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
Suggested Curricula Requirements
ZOOL 1A General Zoology (5)
ZOOL 1B Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology (5)
Pre-Nursing
Suggested Preparation:
ANAT 6
Human Anatomy (5)
CHEM 8
Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 9
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
CHEM10
Introductory College Chemistry (4)
ENGL 1A
Composition & Reading (3)
MICR 8
General Microbiology (5)
PHYS 7
Human Physiology (3)
PHYS 7L
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
PSYC 1A
Introduction to Psychology (3)
Recommended Support Courses:
PSYC 3
Child Growth & Development (3)
SOC 1
Introduction to Sociology (3)
SPCH11
Fundamentals of Speech (3)
STAT10
Elementary Statistics (5)
Pre-Physical Therapy
Suggested Preparation:
ANAT 6
Human Anatomy (5)
BOT 1
General Botany (3)
BOT 1L
General Botany Laboratory (1)
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 1B
General Chem & Qual Analysis (5)
MICR 8
General Microbiology (5)
PHYC 2A
General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
PHYS 7
Human Physiology (3)
PHYS 7L
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
PSYC 1A
Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSYC 3
Child Growth & Development (3)
STAT10
Elementary Statistics (5)
ZOOL 1A
General Zoology (5)
Recommended Support Courses:
ENGL 1B
Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
SOC 1
Introduction to Sociology (3)
SPCH11
Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine
Suggested Preparation:
ANAT 6
Human Anatomy (5)
BOT 1
General Botany (3)
BOT 1L General Botany Laboratory (1)
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 1B
General Chem & Qual Analysis (5)
ENGL 1B
Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
Foreign Language (may be required) (4)
MATH 3A
Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
MICR 8
General Microbiology (5)
PHYC 2A
General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
PHYC 2B
General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
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PHYS 7
PHYS 7L
PSYC 1A
SOC 1
ZOOL 1A
ZOOL 1B
Human Physiology (3)
Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
Introduction to Psychology (3)
Introduction to Sociology (3)
General Zoology (5)
Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology (5)
Pre-Law
There is no prescribed pre-legal program. Students are generally admitted 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 science, or liberal arts. Courses in English, speech, psychology, philosophy, accounting, economics, history, and political science form a basic
recommended core.
Pre-Pharmacy
Suggested Preparation:
CHEM 1A
General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 1B
General Chem & Qual Analysis (5)
CHEM 5 Quantitative Analysis (4)
CHEM 8 Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 9 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
ENGL 1B Critical Thinking, Lit & Comp (3)
MATH 3A Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
MATH 3B Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (4)
PHYC 2A General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
PHYC 2B General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
PSYC 1A Introduction to Psychology (3)
ZOOL 1A General Zoology (5)
ZOOL 1B Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology (5)
Recommended Support Courses:
ECON 1A
Principles of Economics-Macro (3)
ECON 1B
Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
Foreign Language (4)
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (3)
DIVISION II
Occupational Curricula
All students intending to graduate with an Associate Degree must satisfy the degree requirements.
The following curricula lists only the courses specifically related to the
indicated majors. The remainder of the student’s program should include courses needed to satisfy the Associate Degree requirements.
BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING MAJOR
Required Courses:
BSAD 1A Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
BSAD 1B Introduction to Managerial Accounting (4)
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BUS 18
Business Law (3)
BUS 50
Business Mathematics (4) or
BSAD16
Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
ECON16
Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4) or
MATH16 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)
BUS 53
Computerized Accounting (1)
BUS 59
Electronic Machine Calculations (1)
COSC39H
Microsoft Excel 2003 (1 ½)
COSC40I
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
Electives (5 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
ECON 1B
Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
BUS 32
Introduction to Business (3)
COSC32A
Basic Internet Skills and Concepts (1)
COSC34H
Microsoft Access 2003 (1 ½)
COSC38F
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (1 ½)
ENGL 1A
Composition & Reading (3) or
ENGL50
English Fundamentals (3)
STAT10
Elementary Statistics (5)
GENERAL BUSINESS MAJOR
Required Courses:
BSAD 1A
Introduction to Financial Acct (4) and
BSAD 1B
Introduction to Managerial Acct (4) or
BUS 52A
General Accounting (3) and
BUS 52B
General Accounting (3)
Electives (18 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
BUS 1ABC
Beginning Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUS 2ABC
Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUS 18
Business Law (3)
BUS 32
Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 50
Business Mathematics (4)
BUS 53
Computerized Accounting (1)
BUS 54AB
Office Procedures (2-2)
COSC34H
Microsoft Access 2003 (1 ½)
COSC 38F
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (1 ½)
COSC 39H
Microsoft Excel 2003 (1 ½)
COSC 40I
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
ECON 1A
Principles of Economics-Macro (3)
ECON 1B
Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
Select 18 units from the following:
BUS 1ABC
Beginning Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUS 2ABC
Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUS 32
Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 50
Business Mathematics (4)
BUS 52A
General Accounting (3)
BUS 52B
General Accounting (3)
BUS 53
Computerized Accounting (1)
BUS 54AB
Office Procedures (2-2)
BUS 59
Electronic Machine Calculations (1)
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COSC32A
COSC34H
COSC38F
COSC39H
COSC40I
ENGL50
ENGL 1A
Basic Internet Skills and Concepts (1)
Microsoft Access 2003 (1 ½)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (1 ½)
Microsoft Excel 2003 (1 ½)
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
English Fundamentals (3) or
Composition & Reading (3)
SECRETARIAL STUDIES MAJOR
Select 18 units from the following:
BUS 1ABC
Beginning Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUS 2ABC
Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1)
BUS 55A
Beginning Shorthand (3)
BUS 55B
Intermediate Shorthand (2)
BUS 32
Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 50
Business Mathematics (4)
BUS 52AB
General Accounting (3-3)
BUS 54AB
Office Procedures (2-2)
BUS 59
Electronic Machine Calculations (1)
COSC34H
Microsoft Access 2003 (1 ½)
COSC38F
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (1 ½)
COSC39H
Microsoft Excel 2003 (1 ½)
COSC40I
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
Select 18 units from the following:
IEA 9
Automotive Principles (3)
IEA 90A
Automotive Electricity & Electronics (3)
IEA 90BCD Advanced Auto Elec & Electronics (3)
IEA 92A
Tune-up, Elec Diag, & Troubleshooting (3)
IEA 92BCD Adv Tune-up, Elec Diag, & Troubleshooting (3-3-3)
IEA 93A
Auto Engine Rebuilding (3)
IEA 93BCD Advanced Auto Engine Rebuilding (3-3-3)
IEA 94
Manual Drive Train & Transaxles (5)
IEA 95A
Computerized Engine Controls (3)
IEA 95BCD Advanced Computerized Engine Controls (3-3-3)
IEA 96
Brake Systems (6)
IEA 98
Auto Air Cond, Heating & Accessories (6)
IEA 99
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 requirement for the Smog Check Mechanic Qualification Examination administered by the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
Required Course:
CJA 1 Intro to Administration of Justice (3)
Suggested Curricula Requirements
Electives(15 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
BUS 1ABC
Beginning Keyboarding (1-1-1) or
BUS 2ABC
Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1) or
COSC40I
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
CJA 2 The Justice System (3)
CJA 3 Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
CJA 4 Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
CJA 5 Community Relations (3)
CJA 11 Juvenile Procedures (3)
CJA 12 Problems of Physical Evidence (3)
CJA 13
Criminal Investigation (3)
CJA 15 Patrol Procedures (3)
CJA 21
Introduction to Corrections (3)
CJA 30 Corrections Supervisor Core Course (2 ½)
CJA 31
Control and Supervision in Corrections (3)
CJA 33 Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)
CJA 34
Correctional Interviewing and Counseling (3)
CJA 35 Public Safety Communications (3)
CJA 51 Firearms Training (1) or
CJA 58A Reserve Officer Training—Firearms Training (½)
CJA 59 Report Writing (1)
CJA 60 Defensive Tactics & Weaponless Defense (1)
CJA 74
Probation Officer Core Course (5)
PSYC 1A Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSYC18 Crisis Intervention (1)
PSYC33
Personal and Social Adjustment (3)
SOC 1
Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 2
American Social Problems (3)
SOC 3
Minority Group Relations (3)
SOC 41
Sociology of Marriage (3)
STAT10
Elementary Statistics (5)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
CORRECTIONS MAJOR
Required Courses:
CJA 3 Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
CJA 21
Introduction to Corrections (3)
CJA 31
Control and Supervision in Corrections (3)
CJA 33
Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)
CJA 34
Correctional Interviewing and Counseling (3)
CJA 35
Public Safety Communications (3)
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MAJOR
Required Courses:
BUS 52A
General Accounting (3) or
BSAD 1A
Introduction to Financial Acct (4)
BUS 52B
General Accounting (3) or
BSAD 1B
Introduction to Managerial Acct (4)
COSC34H Microsoft Access 2003 (1 ½)
COSC38F Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (1 ½)
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COSC39H COSC40I COSC42E COSC43
COSC47A Microsoft Excel 2003 (1 ½)
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
Computer Operating Systems (1 ½)
Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
Computer Operating System Installation &
Administration (Windows 2000) (3)
NOTE: Previous versions of required computer courses taken within four (4)
years of degree completion will be accepted.
DENTAL HYGIENE MAJOR
Required Courses (2 year program):
DNTL10
Oral Biology (3)
DNTL11
Oral Radiology (2)
DNTL12
Head & Neck Anatomy (2)
DNTL13
Dental Health Education (2)
DNTL14
Introduction to Clinic (4)
DNTL20
Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide (2)
DNTL21
General & Oral Pathology (4)
DNTL23
Patient Management & Geriatrics (1)
DNTL24
Clinical Practice I (4)
DNTL26
Nutrition in Dentistry (1)
DNTL30
Periodontics I (3)
DNTL31
Pharmacology (2)
DNTL32
Dental Materials (2)
DNTL33
Advanced Clinical Topics (2)
DNTL34
Clinical Practice II (5)
DNTL40
Periodontics II (1 ½ )
DNTL41
Practice & Financial Management (1)
DNTL43
Clinical Practice III (6)
DNTL44
Community Oral Health (2)
DNTL45
Ethics & Jurisprudence (2)
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MAJOR
The major consists of 18 units selected from the degree applicable
courses available in Early Childhood Education.
ELECTRONICS MAJOR
Required Courses:
ELEC40
Fundamentals of Electricity (3)
ELEC41
Basic Electronics (3)
ELEC60
Introduction to Process Control & Concepts (1)
ELEC61
Testing Instruments (1)
ELEC62
Instrument Blueprints & Instrument Errors (1)
ELEC63
Instru Elect & Mechanical Connections (1)
ELEC64
Troubleshooting & Recorders (1)
ELEC70
Advanced Solid-State Electronics (1)
Electives (6 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
ELEC65
Pneumatic Instruments (1)
ELEC66
Transducers, Relays, Air Suppl & Reg (1)
ELEC67
Control Valves, Actuators & Positioners (1)
ELEC68
Basic Controllers (1)
ELEC69
Pneumatic Controllers (1)
ELEC71
Electronic Instruments (1)
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ELEC72
ELEC73
ELEC74
ELEC75
ELEC76
ELEC77
ELEC78
Electronic Transducers, Competing Relays (1)
Electronic Controllers (1)
Analytic Equipment (1)
Intro to Microprocessors & Digital Systems (1)
Microprocessors (1)
Advanced Digital Control (1)
Programmable Controllers (1)
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
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.
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
Required Courses:
COSC34H
Microsoft Access 2003 (1 ½)
COSC39H Microsoft Excel 2003 (1 ½)
COSC40I
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
PET 52 Petroleum Exploration & Geology (3)
PET 81
Oil Field Regs & Legal Requirements (3)
Electives (8 units required)
Electives to be selected from the following:
PET 54
Petroleum Production Practices (3)
PET 56
Secondary Recovery (3)
PET 59
Petroleum Mathematics (3)
PET 60
Drilling & Workover Fluids (3)
PET 71
Drilling & Well Completion (3)
PET 73
Petroleum Production Practices Down Hole (3)
PET 75
Well Servicing and Workover (3)
PET 82
Oil Field Science (3)
INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MAJOR
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, 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 students for both entry-level positions and for career advancement.
Select 18 units from the following:
IES 50
Hazardous Materials O2015 (1½)
IES 51
OSHA’s Ergonomic Guidelines for
Nursing Homes O7000 (½)
IES 52
Respiratory Protection O2225 (1)
IES 53
Principles of Ergonomics O2250 (1)
IES 54
Permit-Required Confined Space O2264 (1)
IES 55
Excavation, Trenching, and
Soil Mechanics O301 (1)
IES 56
Electrical Standards O3095 (1)
IES 57
Fall Arrest Systems O3110 (1)
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IES 58A
IES 58B
IES 58C
IES 59A
IES 59B
IES 59C
IES 60
IES 61
IES 62
IES 63
IES 90A-Z
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
for the Construction Industry O510 (1½)
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for the Construction
Industry O500 (1½)
Trainer Update Course in Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for the Construction
Industry O502 (1)
Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for General Industry O511 (1½)
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for General Industry O501 (1½)
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 (1½)
Introduction to Machinery and Machine
Guarding O7100 (½)
Guide to Industrial Hygiene O521 (1½)
Industrial Ed Special Topics (¼-3)
TAFT COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Prerequisites and Selection Criteria
Taft College accepts 24 qualified students into its Dental Hygiene Program each fall semester. The program is accredited by the American
Dental Association (ADA). There are minimum admission requirements
Suggested Curricula 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:
ANAT 6 Human Anatomy (5)
BIOL15
Basic Nutrition (3)
CHEM8/9
Organic Chemistry & Lab (5)
MICR 8
General Microbiology (5)
PHYS7&7L Human Physiology & Lab (5)
ENGL 1A Composition and Reading (3)
Science program prerequisites (Anatomy 6, Biology 15, Chemistry 8 &
9, Microbiology 8, and Physiology 7 & 7L) have a seven-year recency
requirement. Fall 2007 program applicants must have completed all
science prerequisites 2000 or later. Fall 2008 program applicants must
have completed all science prerequisites 2001 or later.
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 7
Group Discussion (3) or
SPCH11
Fundamentals of Speech (3)
PSYC 1A
Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 1
Introduction to Sociology (3) or
SOC 3
Minority Group Relations (3)
Applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better in all college coursework.
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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Taft Community College
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 requirements 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 Committee. Program requirements and selection criteria are subject to
change. Students applying to the Dental Hygiene Program must
meet catalog and program requirements in effect at the time of
application to the Program. Contact the Dental Hygiene Department for current information.
DIVISION III
Certificate Programs
ACCOUNTING
This one-year certificate program is designed for those students interested in seeking initial employment in book-keeping and accounting
and to improve the skills of those already in this profession. Upon successful completion of the required and elective courses with a 2.0 (C)
grade point average, a certificate of proficiency will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING
Required Courses Units
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BSAD 1A
BSAD 1B
BUS 18
BUS 50
BSAD16
ECON16
MATH16
BUS 53
BUS 59
COSC39H
Elective*
Intro to Financial Accounting
Intro to Managerial Accounting
Business Law
Business Mathematics OR
Intro to Mathematical Analysis OR
Intro to Mathematical Analysis OR
Intro to Mathematical Analysis Computerized Accounting
Electronic Machine Calculations
Microsoft Excel 2003
Total 4
4
3
4
1
1
1.5
3
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*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECON 1B
Prin. of Economics-Micro
BUS 32
Introduction to Business
COSC34H
Microsoft Access 2003
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21.5
3
3
1.5
COSC35E
COSC40I
ENGL 1A
ENGL50
STAT10
Problem Solv Excel 2002
Microsoft Word 2003
Composition and Reading OR
English Fundamentals
Elementary Statistics
1.5
1.5
3
5
ART
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 proficiency will be awarded. Certificate of proficiency recipients will be eligible for an entry level position in the public or private sector or will have the skills and knowledge
to freelance.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
ART 1B
ART 12A
ART 25
ART 10A
ART 26A
ART 30B/
COSC30B
ART 32B
ART 33B
ART 36
COSC36Z
ART 40A
COSC40I
Elective*
Survey of World Art History 1400 to Present
Basic Design
Drawing and Composition OR
Life Drawing
Painting
3
3
Introduction to Computer Art Graphic Design
Computer Imaging: PhotoShop
Intro to Computer Animation or
Intro to Computer Animation
Internship in Graphic Design
Microsoft Word 2003
3
4
3
Total 2
3
3
2
1.5
4
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*Electives to be selected from the following:
ART 1A
Survey of World Art Hist Prehistoric to 1400
ART 12B
Advanced Design
ART 31
Computer Art: Drawing & Illustration
ART 40B
Internship in Graphic Design
COSC31B
Microsoft FrontPage 2003
COSC38F
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
ENGL 1A
Composition and Reading
HUM 10
Introduction to Film Studies
28.5
3
3
3
2
1.5
1.5
3
3
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-
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CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINE REBUILDING
ful completion of 18 semester units of the required courses with a 2.0
(C) grade point average, a certificate of proficiency will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTERIZED
ENGINE CONTROLS
Required Courses Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
IEA 90A
IEA 92A
IEA 95A
IEA 95B
IEA 95C
IEA 95D
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 successful completion of 18 semester units of the required and elective
courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average, a certificate of proficiency
will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICITY,
ELECTRONICS AND MICROPROCESSORS
Required Courses IEA 93A IEA 93B IEA 93C IEA 93D Elective*
Elective*
Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Advanced Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Advanced Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Advanced Automotive Engine Rebuilding
Total
Automotive Electricity & Electronics
Advanced Automotive Electricity
and Electronics
Advanced Automotive Electricity
and Electronics
Advanced Automotive Electricity
and Electronics
Total
3
3
3
AUTOMOTIVE MASTER TECHNICIAN, ENTRY LEVEL
This certificate program is designed to prepare students for initial employment 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 proficiency will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE
MASTER TECHNICIAN, ENTRY LEVEL
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
*Electives to be selected from the following:
IEA 92A
Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing
and Troubleshooting
IEA 95A
Computerized Engine Controls ELEC52A
Advanced Electronics
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*Electives to be selected from the following:
IEA 9 Automotive Principles
IEA 95A Computerized Engine Controls
IEA 92A Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing
and Troubleshooting
Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
IEA 90A IEA 90B
IEA 90C IEA 90D Elective*
Elective*
Units
_________________________________________________________________
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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 em-ployed 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 proficiency will be
awarded.
IEA 90A
IEA 90B
IEA 90C
IEA 90D
IEA 92A
IEA 92B
IEA 92C
IEA 92D
IEA 93A
IEA 93B
IEA 93C
IEA 93D
IEA 94
IEA 95A
IEA 95B
IEA 95C
IEA 95D
IEA 96
IEA 98
IEA 99
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
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
proficiency will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE IN AUTOMOTIVE TUNE-UP
ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSING AND EMISSIONS
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
IEA 90A
IEA 92A
IEA 92B
IEA 92C
IEA 92D
Elective*
Automotive 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
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
*Electives to be selected from the following:
IEA 9 Automotive Principles
IEA 93A
Automotive Engine Rebuilding
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3
3
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
- CORRECTIONS
This 18-unit certificate program is designed for those students interested 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
proficiency will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Required Courses
Units
_________________________________________________________________
CJA 3
CJA 21
CJA 31
CJA 33
CJA 34
CJA 35
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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This certificate 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,
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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 students for both entry-level positions and for career advancement.
Select 18 units from the following:
IES 50
Hazardous Materials O2015 (1.5)
IES 51
OSHA’s Ergonomic Guidelines for
Nursing Homes O7000 (.5)
IES 52
Respiratory Protection O2225 (1)
IES 53
Principles of Ergonomics O2250 (1)
IES 54
Permit-Required Confined Space O2264 (1)
IES 55
Excavation, Trenching, and
Soil Mechanics O301 (1)
IES 56
Electrical Standards O3095 (1)
IES 57
Fall Arrest Systems O3110 (1)
IES 58A
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
for the Construction Industry O510 (1.5)
IES 58B
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for the Construction
Industry O500 (1.5)
IES 58C
Trainer Update Course in Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for the Construction
Industry O502 (1)
IES 59A
Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for General Industry O511 (1.5)
IES 59B
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for General Industry O501 (1.5)
IES 59C
Trainer Update Course in Occupational
Safety and Health Standards for General
Industry O503 (1)
IES 60
Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal
Agencies O6000 (1)
IES 61
Machinery and Machine Guarding O2045 (1.5)
IES 62
Introduction to Machinery and Machine
Guarding O7100 (.5)
IES 63
IES 90A-Z
Guide to Industrial Hygiene O521 (1.5)
Industrial Education Special Topics (.25-3)
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
TITLE
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENT
ALTERNATIVE
QUALIFICATIONS
AUTHORIZATION
FIVE YEAR
RENEWAL
Assistant
(Optional)
6 units of Early
Childhood
Education (ECE) or
Child
Development (CD)
None
Accredited HERO
program
(incl. ROP); or CCTC
approved training
Assist in the
Instruction of
children under
supervision of Assoc.
Teacher or above
105 hours of
professional
growth
Associate
Teacher
12 units ECE/CD
including core
courses
50 days of 3+ hours
per day within 4 years
Child Dev. Associate
(CDA) Credential;
or CCTC approved
training
May provide
instruction and
supervise Assistant
Must meet teacher
requirements
within 10 years
Teacher
24 units ECE/CD
including core
courses**
+ 16 GE units
350 days of 3+ hours
per day within 4 years
BA or higher w/12
units, +3 units
supervised field exp.
May provide
instruction and
supervise all above
(including Aide)
105 hours of
professional
growth
Master Teacher
24 units ECE/CD
including core
courses** +16 GE
units, +6
specialization units
+2 adult
supervision units
350 days of 3+ hours
per day within 4 years,
including at least 100
days of
supervising adults
BA or higher w/12
units of ECE, +3 units
supervised field
exp. in ECE setting;
or CCTC approved
training
May supervise
single site program,
provide instruction;
and serve as
coordinator of
curriculum and staff
development
105 hours of
professional
growth
Site Supervisor
AA (or 60 units)
with 24 ECE/CD
units (incl. Core); +6
units
administration; +2
units adult
supervision
350 days of 3+ hours
per day within 4 years,
including at least 100
days of
supervising adults
BA or higher w/12
units of ECE, +3 units
supervised field exp.
in ECE setting; or a
Teaching or Admin.
credential*** w/12
units of ECE, +3 units
supervised field
exp. In ECE setting;
or CCTC approved
training
May supervise
single site program,
provide instruction;
and serve a
coordinator of
curriculum and staff
development
105 hours of
professional
growth
Program
Director
BA with 24 ECE/CD
units (incl. core) +6
units
administration; +2
units adult
supervision
Site supervisor status
and one program
year of site supervisor
experience
Teaching or Admin.
Credential*** w/12
units of ECE, +3 units
supervised field
exp. In ECE setting;
or CCTC approved
training
May supervise
multiple-site program;
provide
instruction; serve
as coordinator Of
curriculum and staff
development
105 hours of
professional
growth
Master’s Degree
in ECE of Child
Development
* One course in each of four general education categories required: English, math or science, social science, humanities
** Core courses = Child Growth and Development, Child/Family/Community, and Programs/curriculum
*** Holder of the Administrative Services Credential may serve as a site supervisor or Program Director
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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 PROFICIENCY
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
ECE 4 (DS 6)
ECE 5 (DS 5) ECE 6 (DS 2) ECE 11A (DS 4) ECE 12 (DS 7)
ECE 15 (DS 8)
ECE 16 (DS 9)
PSYC 3 (DS 1)
Elective*
Planning and Administering
an ECE Program
Cooperative Education Field Experience
The Child in Family/Community Relations
Intro to Infancy Dev—Infant,
Family & Society
Child Health and Safety
Diversity in Early Childhood Education
Children with Special Needs
Child Growth & Development
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
_________________________________________________________________
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 2 (DS 3) Early Childhood Education Curriculum
ECE 3 (DS 3) Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 7 (DS 3) Elementary Nutrition
ECE 8 (DS 3) Movement Activities for the
Developing Child
ECE 9 (DS 3)
Elementary Music
ECE 10 (DS 3)/
ENGL 11
Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
ECE 11C (DS 4) Infant Massage
ECE 11D (DS 4) Using Infant Cues
ECE 11E
Field Exp for Inf & Toddler Care & Dev
ECE 13 (DS 3) Adv Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 14 (DS 5) Adv Admin of Family Childhood
Ed Programs (required for those
pursuing supervisory positions)
ECE 16B (DS 9) Early Intervention and Inclusion
ECE 17C (DS 3) Use of Puppets in the Classroom
ECE 17D (DS 3) Indoor/Outdoor Activities
through Dramatic Play
ECE 17E (DS 3) Math for Young Children
ECE 17H (DS 3) Science for Young Children
ECE 18A (DS 4 ) Family Child Care Management
ECE 18B (DS 3) Problem Solving and Networking in
Family Child Care
ECE 18C
Discipline Tech Preschool Children
ECE 18D
Discipline Tech for School-Age
Children and Adolescents
ECE 19
Understanding Parenting/
Foster Parenting
ECE 20
Child Study & Assessment
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29
3
3
3
ECE 36A-Z
ECE 47 (DS 3)
ECE 48A
ECE 48B
ECE 48C
ECE 48D
SOC 41 (DS 2)
Current Topics in Child Development
½-3
Adult Superv: Mentoring in
Collaborative Learning Setting
3
School-Age Curriculum for Before & After
School Programs/Interpersonal Relationships 1
School-Age Curriculum for Before &
After School Programs/Activities
1
School-Age Curriculum for Before &
After School Programs/Theory
1
Introduction to the Primary
Grade Classroom
3
Sociology of Marriage
3
Note: DS numbers in parentheses refer to Department of Social Services course
numbering.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT TEACHER
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
The Certificate of Completion may be earned by students who satisfactorily complete 6 units of coursework listed below with a grade of “C”
or better. Successful completion of the coursework meets the requirements of the Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit as outlined
in the Child Development Matrix.
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
2
3
3
1
1
2
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
½
1
1
3
2
PSYC 3
ECE 2
ECE 11A
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 OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Certificate of Achievement may be earned by students who satisfactorily complete the 12 units of coursework listed below with a grade
of “C” or better. Successful completion of the coursework and work experience meets the requirements of the Child Development Associate
Teacher Permit as outlined in the Child Development Matrix.
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
PSYC 3
ECE 6
ECE 11A
ECE 12
*Electives
Child Growth and Development
Child in Family/Community Relations
Intro to Infancy Dev. – Infant, Family, & Society
Child Health and Safety
Total
3
3
3
3
3
_________________________________________________________________
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 2
ECE Curriculum
ECE 3 (DS 3)
Creative Experiences for Children
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ECE 8 (DS 3)
ECE 9 (DS 3)
ECE 10/
ENGL 11 (DS 3)
ECE 17C
ECE 17D
ECE 17E ECE 17H
Movement Activ for the Developing Child
Elementary Music
2
3
Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
Use of Puppets in the Classroom
Indoor/Outdoor Activ through Dramatic Play
Math for Young Children
Science for Young Children
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 Development Permit Matrix for Alternative Qualifications.)
EARLY INTERVENTION ASSISTANT I
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
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 2 (DS 3) Early Childhood Education Curriculum
ECE 5 (DS 5) Cooperative Education Field Experience
ECE 6 (DS 2) The Child in Family/Community Relations
ECE 11A (DS 4) Intro to Infancy Dev-Infant, Family & Society
ECE 12 (DS 7) Child Health and Safety
PSYC 3 (DS 1) Child Growth & Development Required Specialization Courses
ECE 15 (DS 9) Diversity in Early Childhood Education
ECE 16A (DS 9) Young Children with Special Needs
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Suggested Curricula Requirements
Required Specialization Courses
ECE 11C (DS 4) Infant Massage
ECE 11D (DS 4) Using Infant Cues
ECE 15 (DS 9) Diversity in Early Childhood Education
ECE 16A (DS 9) Young Children with Special Needs
ECE 16B (DS 9) Early Intervention & Inclusion
Elective *
.5
.5
3
3
3
6
_________________________________________________________________
Total35
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 3 (DS 3)
Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 7 (DS 3)
Elementary Nutrition
ECE 8 (DS 3)
Movement Activities for the
Developing Child
ECE 9 (DS 3)
Elementary Music
ECE 10/
ENGL11 (DS 3) Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
ECE 11E (DS 4) Field Exp for Inf & Toddler Care & Dev
ECE 17C
Use of Puppets in the Classroom
ECE 17D
Indoor/Outdoor Activ through Dramatic Play
ECE 17E Math for Young Children
ECE 17H
Science for Young Children
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
_________________________________________________________________
Total
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To meet the State of California requirements, a student must:
1. obtain Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certificates
2. complete 100 days of at least 3 hours per day of supervised field
experience within previous two years.
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Units
_________________________________________________________________
ECE 2 (DS 3) ECE 5 (DS 5) ECE 6 (DS 2) ECE 11A (DS 4) ECE 12 (DS 7)
ECE 20 (DS 5)
PSYC 3 (DS 1)
Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Cooperative Education Field Experience
The Child in Family/Community Relations
Intro to Infancy Development
Child Health and Safety
Child Study & Assessment
Child Growth & Development Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
EARLY INTERVENTION ASSISTANT II
Required Courses CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This certificate program is designed to provide certification for family child care providers with licensed in-home care. The first level will
assist the provider with information in infancy development, day care
management, and budgeting information. Additionally, it will help
students who are interested in improving their family childcare skills.
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
ECE 18A (DS 4)
ECE 18B (DS 3)
ECE 18C (DS 3)
ECE 18D (DS 3)
Electives*
Family Child Care Management
Prob Solv, Network in Fam Child Care
Discipline Tech for Preschool Children OR
Discipline Tech for School Age Children
& Adolescents
1
.5
Total6.5
1
4
_________________________________________________________________
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 3 (DS 3) Creative Experiences for Children
3
ECE 8 (DS 3) Movement Activities for the Developing Child 2
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ECE 9 (DS 3) ECE 10/
ENGL 11 (DS 3)
ECE 11A (DS 4)
ECE 11E (DS 4)
ECE 15 (DS 8) ECE 17C (DS 3)
ECE 17D (DS 3)
ECE 17E (DS 3)
ECE 17H (DS 3)
ECE 48A (DS 3)
ECE 48B (DS 3)
ECE 48C (DS 3)
SOC 41 (DS 2)
Taft Community College
Elementary Music
3
Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
Intro to Infancy Dev-Infant, Family Society
Field Exp for Inf & Toddler Care & Dev
Diversity in Early Childhood Education
Use of Puppets in the Classroom
Indoor/Outdoor Activ through Dramatic Play
Math for Young Children
Science for Young Children
Before/After School Prog/Interpers Relat
Before/After School Prog/Activities
Before/After School Prog/Theory
Sociology of Marriage
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
ECE 17H (DS 3)
ECE 18H (DS 4)
ECE 48A (DS 3)
ECE 48B (DS 3)
ECE 48C (DS 3)
SOC 41 (DS 2)
Science for Young Children
Activ for Nutrition of Infants and Toddlers
Before/After School Prog/Interpers Relat
Before/After School Prog/Activities
Before/After School Prog/Theory
Sociology of Marriage
1
2
1
1
1
3
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
This 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. Upon successful completion of the required and elective courses with a 2.0 (C)
grade point average, a certificate will be awarded.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER LEVEL II
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
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 6 (DS 2) ECE 18A (DS 4)
ECE 18B(DS 3)
ECE 18C (DS 3)
ECE 18D (DS 3)
PSYC 3 (DS 1)
Electives*
The Child in Family/Community Relations
Family Child Care Management
Prob Solv, Network in Fam Child Care
Discipline Tech for Preschool Children OR
Discipline Tech for School Age Children
& Adolescents
Child Growth & Development Total
3
1
.5
COSC32A
INCO48
COSC34H
COSC38F COSC39H
COSC40I
COSC42E
Basic Internet Skills and Concepts OR
Information Competency & Bibliography
Microsoft Access 2003
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Word 2003
Computer Operating Systems
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Total
8.5
_________________________________________________________________
1
3
7
_________________________________________________________________
15.5
*Electives to be selected from the following:
ECE 3 (DS 3) Creative Experiences for Children
ECE 8 (DS 3) Movement Activities for the
Developing Child
ECE 9 (DS 3) Elementary Music
ECE 10 OR
ENGL 11 (DS 3) Intro to Children’s Literature/Storytelling
ECE 11A (DS 4) Intro To Infancy Dev-Infant, Family\Society
ECE 11E (DS 4) Field Exp for Inf & Toddler Care & Dev
ECE 12 (DS 7) Child Health and Safety
ECE 15 (DS 8) Diversity in Early Childhood Education
ECE 17C (DS 3) Use of Puppets in the Classroom
ECE 17D (DS 3) Indoor/Outdoor Activ through Dramatic Play
ECE 17E (DS 3) Math for Young Children
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3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
1
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.
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Suggested Curricula Requirements
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUS 52A
BSAD 1A
COSC34H
COSC38F
COSC39H
COSC40I
COSC42E
COSC32A
INCO48
General Accounting OR
Intro to Financial Accounting
Microsoft Access 2003
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Word 2003
Computer Operating Systems
Basic Internet Skills and Concepts OR
Information Competency & Bibliography
Computer Science elective
Total
3-4
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
13.5 – 15.5
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUS 52A
BSAD 1A
BUS 52B
BSAD 1B
COSC31B
COSC34H
COSC38F
COSC39H
COSC40I
COSC42E
COSC43
COSC47A
COSC32A
INCO48
ENGL50
ENGL 1A
Mathematics*
General Accounting OR
Intro to Financial Accounting
General Accounting OR
Intro to Managerial Accounting
Microsoft FrontPage 2003
Microsoft Access 2003
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Word 2003
Computer Operating Systems
Intro to Computer Information Systems
Computer Operating System Installation
& Administration (Windows2000)
Basic Internet Skills and Concepts OR
Information Competency & Bibliography
English Fundamentals OR
Composition and Reading
Total
Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUS 1ABC
BUS 54A
COSC32A
COSC39H
COSC40I
Beginning Keyboarding
Office Procedures
Basic Internet Skills & Concepts
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Word 2003
2-3
2
1
1.5
1.5
Total
8-9
_________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
1
2-3
_________________________________________________________________
Required Courses Required Courses 3-4
3-4
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
3
3
1
3
3-4
_________________________________________________________________
26.5-31
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUS 1ABC
BUS 54A
COSC32A
COSC39H
COSC40I
ENGL50
ENGL 1A
Mathematics*
Beginning Keyboarding
Office Procedures
Basic Internet Skills & Concepts
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Word 2003
English Fundamentals OR
Composition and Reading
Total
3
2
1
1.5
1.5
3
3-4
_________________________________________________________________
15-16
*Business 50 or any degree applicable mathematics course
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Required Courses Units
_________________________________________________________________
BUS 2ABC
BUS 54A
BUS 54B
BUS 59
COSC32A
COSC34H
COSC39H
COSC40I
ENGL50
ENGL 1A
Mathematics*
Intermediate Keyboarding
Office Procedures
Office Procedures
Electronic Machine Calculations
Basic Internet Skills & Concepts
Microsoft Access 2003
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Word 2003
English Fundamentals OR
Composition and Reading
Total
3
2
2
1
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
3
3
3-4
_________________________________________________________________
Student must meet reading competency by placement in English 6
based on placement testing, or successful completion of three semester units of English 54 or a higher level reading course with a grade of
“C” or better.
*Business 50 or any degree applicable mathematics course
19.5-20.5
Student must meet reading competency by placement in English 6
based on placement testing, or successful completion of three semester units of English 54 or a higher level reading course with a grade of
“C” or better.
Note: Previous versions of required computer courses taken within four (4)
years of certificate completion will be accepted.
*Business 50 or any degree applicable mathematics course
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
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.
The petroleum technology certificate program is designed to provide
an opportunity for industry personnel to upgrade their skills and for
non-industry personnel to gain exposure to the petroleum industry.
The students are offered a variety of options in addition to a core of re-
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quired courses. This allows the students to specialize in areas that are of
particular interest to them. The specialty areas include the following:
A.Drilling
B. Production
C.Well Workover
Upon successful completion of the core courses and the courses in one
of the specialty areas with a 2.0 (C) grade point average, a certificate of
proficiency will be awarded.
The core and specialty course requirements are as follows:
Requirements for the Specialty in DRILLING
Core Courses Required for All Students PET 54
PET 56
PET 73
Petroleum Production Practices
Secondary Recovery
Petroleum Prod Practices, Downhole
3
3
3
Total
9
Units
_________________________________________________________________
COSC34H
COSC39H
COSC40I
MATH50
PET 59
PET 81
CHEM10
PHYC11
PET 82
Microsoft Access 2003
1.5
Microsoft Excel 2003
1.5
Microsoft Word 2003
1.5
Elementary Algebra OR
Oilfield Mathematics
3-4
Oilfield Regulations and Legal Requirements 3
Introductory College Chemistry OR
Descriptive Physics OR
Oilfield Science
3-4
Total
_________________________________________________________________
13.5-15.5
PET 52
PET 60
PET 71
Petroleum Exploration and Geology
Drilling and Workover Fluids
Intro to Drilling & Well Completion
3
3
3
Total
9
_________________________________________________________________
Requirements for the Specialty in PRODUCTION
_________________________________________________________________
Requirements for the Specialty in WELL WORKOVER
PET 60
PET 73
PET 75
Drilling and Workover Fluids
Petroleum Prod Practices, Downhole
Well Servicing & Workover
3
3
3
Total
9
_________________________________________________________________
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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C
ourses of instruction
The courses described in this section of the catalog have been authorized 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 offered 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 statute, every course, course section or class, the average daily attendance
of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the district, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation 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 manner as indicated for Associate Degrees in this catalog. Title 5 of the
California Administrative Code, Part VI, Division 9, Chapter 2, Section
561CC.
Among the credit courses applicable to the Associate Degree, courses
numbered 1 to 49, inclusive, 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 50 and up,
inclusive, 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 accordance 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 semesters 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 identified 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 prerequisite requirements as stated in this catalog for all courses. All prerequisite classes must be completed with a ‘C’ or better.
Co-requisite is a condition of enrollment consisting of a course a student 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 successfully 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 preparation are specified within course descriptions announced in this catalog. They are also specified in the schedule of classes. A course has no prerequisites or 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 pursued:
• The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal
of his/her educational plan because the prerequisite or co-requisite 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 necessary in the course for which it is required (student documentation 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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• The student has documented knowledge or ability to succeed in
the course despite not meeting the prerequisite (student documentation 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 Counseling Center.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
(NOTE: * indicates courses offered on a more than 2 yr cycle)
ANATOMY
ANAT 6
Human Anatomy (5)
ANTHROPOLOGY
Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN - ANTH 2)
This course includes a survey and orientation of archaeology, paleontology, stratigraphy, the evolution of man, fossil man, race-classification and theories.
ANTH 2
Cultural Anthropology (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 cultural dynamics. Applied anthropology and the relationships of anthropology 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 4
Indians of the Southwest (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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-
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cial and religious customs, cults and societies with their unique rituals
and taboos.
ARCHAEOLOGY
ARCH 1
Introduction to Archaeology (2)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture; 48 hours lab (64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
A survey of the basic methods and techniques of archaeology are provided 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 1A
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
ANTH 1
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Survey of World Art History Prehistoric
to 1400 (3)
Advisory: Successful completion of English 50 & 54 or eligibility for English
1A 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 1B
Survey of World Art History 1400 to Present (3)
Advisory: Successful completion of English 50 & 54 or eligibility for English
1A 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 2
Introduction to Art (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 environment. 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 4ABCD
Special 2-D Studio (1-1-1-1)
Advisory: Art 12A, 12B, 25, or 26A 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 5ABCD
Special 3-D Studio (1-1-1-1)
Advisory: Art 12A, 12B, 25, or 26A 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
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ART 7
Art of Mesoamerica and the Southwest (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A or concurrent enrollment strongly recommended; 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 parallel cultures and monuments in the Southwest. Major focuses include
painting, sculpture, and architecture.
ART 9ABCD
Advanced Art Studio (1-1-1-1)
Advisory: Art 12A strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
This course is open to advanced studio students who wish to concentrate their art study and activity in a particular area under the direction
of the instructor.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
ART 10AB Life Drawing (2-2)
Prerequisite: None for Art 10A; 10A for 10B; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab
(64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
10A is the beginning course in figure drawing using live models.
10B is the advanced course in figure drawing using live models.
ART 11ABCD
Watercolor Painting (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: Art 25; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course offers a study of the basic techniques and materials of transparent 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 12A Basic Design (3)
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-dimensional form, including the use of natural, abstract and historical design
motifs.
ART 12B Advanced Design (3)
Advisory: Art 12A strongly recommended; 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 motifs, provide the subject matter for this course.
ART 24ABCD
Portrait Drawing and Painting (2)
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.
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ART 25 Drawing and Composition (3)
[formerly Art 25A]
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 visual organization and effective expression in various media.
ART 26ABCD
Painting (3-3-3-3)
[formerly Art 25B]
Prerequisite: Art 12A or 25; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course presents techniques in drawing and painting, stressing visual organization and effective expression in various media.
ART 30B Introduction to Computer Art (3)
Advisory: Art 12A or 25 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours
lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
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 30B or Computer Science 30B, not
both.
ART 31
Computer Art: Drawing & Illustration (3)
Prerequisite: Art 10A or Art 25; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Basic principles and techniques of using computer tablet and stylus to
generate drawings and illustrations.
ART 32B Graphic Design (4)
Prerequisite: Art 30B/Computer Science 30B; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab
(96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course introduces basic principles and techniques of graphic design by using the computer (Quark) to combine text and visuals.
ART 33B Computer Imaging: Adobe PhotoShop (3)
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 34
Web Site Production (3)*
Prerequisite: Art 30B/Computer Science 30B or Art 33B; 32 hours lecture; 64
hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to prepare the student to produce web sites
and understand commerce on the Internet.
ART 35
Electronic Commerce (1)*
Prerequisite: Art 34 (may be taken concurrently with Art 34); 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.
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ART 36
Intro to Computer Animation for Web and
Multimedia (3)
Advisory: Completion of Art 30 or equivalent introduction to vector graphics; 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 receive credit in either Art 36 or Computer Science 36Z, not both.
ART 40AB Internship in Graphic Design (2-2)*
Prerequisite: Art 33B; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for students considering graphic design as a career; provides practical experience at a commercial printing or graphic
design establishment. Promising students may take a second semester
if arrangements can be made.
ART 45
Chicano/a Art (3)
Advisory: Successful completion of English 50 & 54; 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 48
Special Studies in Art (1 or 3)*
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
ASTRONOMY
ASTR10
Introduction to Astronomy (3)
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BIOL 1L
Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – BIOL 2)
Biology 1L 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.
BIOL 2
Introductory Biology – Cells (4)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 10 or 1 year of high school chemistry with a grade
of “C” or better; English 1A or concurrent enrollment; 48 hours lecture; 48
hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a basic course in cellular biology for all students of plant or animal science as an introduction to the fundamental principles of biology. Lecture will emphasize cell structure and function highlighting
molecular aspects. Laboratory will exercise the fundamental principles
of and techniques in cell and molecular biology.
BIOL15
Basic Nutrition (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
BOTANY
BOT 1
General Botany (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – BIOL 6)
This is a basic course in botany for all students of plant or animal science 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.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This survey course includes historical development of astronomy, astronomical instruments, basic physical laws and processes, the formation, 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.
Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with Botany 1; Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – BIOL 6)
This laboratory course accompanies Botany 1 and 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.
BIOLOGY
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BIOL 1
Fundamentals of Biology (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
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General Botany Laboratory (1)
BSAD1A Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54/Business 50 or 52A strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – BUS 2)
Business Administration 1A is a foundation course in financial accounting principles. It is a study of the basic principles of accounting, with
emphasis on the accounting cycle, internal control of sole proprietor-
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ships, corporations and partnerships, financial statements, and accounting for assets, liabilities, expenses, revenues, and capital.
BSAD 1B Introduction to Managerial Accounting (4)
Prerequisite: Business Administration 1A; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN - BUS 4)
Business Administration 1B is a foundation course in managerial accounting 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.
BSAD16 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] 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 administration, social science, life science, and industrial technology majors. 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 differential 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 3A. The
student may opt to receive credit in only one of the following courses:
Business Administration 16, Economics 16 or Math 16.
BUSINESS
BUS 1ABCBeginning Keyboarding (1-1-1)
[formerly Business 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
A beginning course in keyboarding, Business 1 uses a multi-component 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.
BUS 2ABC Intermediate Keyboarding (1-1-1)
[formerly Business 2]
Prerequisite: Business 1ABC or 1 year of high school typing with a grade of
“C” or better; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Business 2 uses a multi-component instructional program that offers 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 correspondence, reports, tables, electronic forms, and desktop publishing projects from unarranged and rough-draft sources.
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BUS 18
Business Law (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
BUS 32
Introduction to Business (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A survey course designed to give the student an overview of the functions, objectives, organization and structure of business and its importance in a free enterprise system.
BUS 35E Problem Solving with Spreadsheets—
Microsoft Excel 2002 (1 ½)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 39F or Computer Science 39G; 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 Microsoft Excel XP to solve complex problems encountered in business. The student may opt to receive credit in either Business 35E or Computer Science 35E, not both.
BUS 36
Introduction to Exporting (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; completion of Business 32 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, shipping, documentation and business plan development. The process of
identifying resources along with their benefits is included. Students
will conduct market research for exporting a given product and/or service with online presentations.
BUS 49
Vocational Work Experience (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 and completion of Business 32
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 curriculum shows them what resources are available for international market
research and where to find the resources on the Internet. We also describe all the components necessary to export. Once the initial training 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 distributors, 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 introduce each SME (small-to-medium size business) to possible foreign
markets.
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BUS 50 Business Mathematics (4)
[formerly Business 21]
Advisory: Eligibility for Math 50 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.
BUS 52A General Accounting (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture;
16 hours lab (64 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an introductory course in accounting stressing theory and principles 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.
BUS 52B General Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Business 52A; 48 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (64 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course gives instruction in business practices and procedures in
partnerships, corporations, negotiable instruments, current and fixed
asset valuation, and departmental sales.
BUS 53
Computerized Accounting (1)
Prerequisite: Business Administration 1A or Business 52A; 64 hours lab
Degree Applicable
This course covers accounting practices on the microcomputer. The
student will develop skills in the use of computerized accounting systems and will interact with computer output for decision-making purposes.
BUS 54A Office Procedures (2)
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.
BUS 54B Office Procedures (2)
Prerequisite: Business 54A; 24 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Degree Applicable
A continuation of Business 54A 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 telecommunications technology and stresses importance of office relations,
good grooming, and personality development.
BUS 55A Beginning Shorthand (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Degree Applicable
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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, essential to correct transcription.
BUS 55B Intermediate Shorthand (2)*
Prerequisite: Business 55A 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; continued review on punctuation, spelling, and correct word usage.
BUS 56A Shorthand Review (2)*
Prerequisite: Business 55A 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.
BUS 56B Shorthand Review (1)*
Prerequisite: Business 56A; 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.
BUS 59 Electronic Machine Calculations (1)
[formerly Business 72 and Business 22]
Advisory:Eligible for Math 50 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Degree Applicable
This course provides instruction on touch addition and solving business problems using the electronic calculator. Assignments are based
on typical business situations and problems. Instruction is on an individual progress basis. Students who have completed Business 72 [formerly Business 22] are not eligible for enrollment in this course.
BUS 60
Personal Finance (½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 8 hours
lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is an overview of personal financial planning. The successful student will be able to develop a personal budget, and understand
money management. Wise use of credit will be emphasized and general consumer information will become common knowledge. The process of investing for the future will complete the course.
CERAMICS
CER 45ABCD
Handbuilding Techniques (3-3-3-3)*
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 techniques 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
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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 knowledge. Each section includes progressively advanced work. Students are
expected to demonstrate advanced progress for each section.
CER 46ABCD
Ceramic Techniques (3-3-3-3)*
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 developing wheel throwing techniques and ability. Glaze techniques, glaze
blending, decoration techniques, compiled thrown forms, and sculptural forms are explored. Each section includes progressively advanced
work. Students are expected to demonstrate advanced progress for
each section.
CER 47ABCD
Ceramics Special Studio (3-3-3-3)*
Prerequisite: Ceramics 46; 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. Emphasis 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 48AB Primitive Ceramic Techniques (1-1)*
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Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – CHEM 4)
A continuation of Chemistry 1A 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.
CHEM 5
Quantitative Analysis (4)*
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1B; 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 chromatographic laboratory techniques and skills involved in gravimetric
and volumetric analysis are stressed in lecture and laboratory.
CHEM 8
Organic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 10 or equivalent, or high school chemistry with a
grade of “C” or better within the last five years; 48 hours lecture
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.
CHEM 9
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 10 or equivalent, or high school chemistry with a
grade of “C” or better within the last five years; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
In this course the physical and chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic carbon compounds are studied and useful organic compounds
are synthesized in the laboratory..
CHEM10 Introductory College Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: None; 12 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (36 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Ceramics 48A 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. Ceramics 48B is a continuation of exploration into primitive
methods and techniques. More complex and advanced forms and
techniques are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Mathematics 50;
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an introductory course emphasizing basic principles of inorganic 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 1A. (For non-science majors or students who need an introductory chemistry course.)
CHEMISTRY
COMMUNICATIONS
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5)
COMM29ATelevision Production (2)*
[formerly Communications 29]
Prerequisite: Chemistry 10 and Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29]
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 50 and 54 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 emphasis on chemical calculations, is required of all pre-professional science
majors.
CHEM 1B General Chemistry & Qualitative Analysis (5)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1A with a grade of “C” or better.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture; 112 hours lab (160 hours total)
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is an introduction to the techniques, procedures, equipment, and devices required to produce television programs. Actual
program production experience will be gained through student operation of the campus television studio.
COMM29BAdvanced Television Production (2)*
Prerequisite: Communications 29A; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course involves advanced concepts of television production with
an emphasis on the techniques of production and equipment related
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to the industry. It includes the theory and the application of programming and producing video presentations to be aired on a cable access
channel. Many laboratory experiments will be made to reinforce the
material covered in lectures and demonstrations.
COMM29CAdvanced Television Production (2)*
Prerequisite: Communications 29B; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course involves advanced concepts of television production with
an emphasis on the techniques of directing and equipment related to
the industry. Many laboratory experiments will be made to reinforce
the materials covered in lectures and demonstrations.
COMM29DMultimedia Production (2)*
Prerequisite: Communications 29C; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64
hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course incorporates the use of computer graphics, audio and
video techniques, procedures, equipment and devices required to produce television programs. Actual program production experience will
be gained through student operation of the campus television studio
and media center.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COSC21B Visual BASIC Programming (3)
Prerequisite: None; Advisory: Successful completion of Computer Science
34G, Computer Science 42E, 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.
COSC21C Advanced Visual BASIC Programming (3)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 21B; 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 techniques in data management systems will also be explored.
COSC30B Introduction to Computer Art (3)
Advisory: Art 12A or 25 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 30B or
Art 30B, not both.
COSC31B Introduction to Web Page Authoring and
Management-Microsoft FrontPage 2003 (1 ½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
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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.
COSC32A Basic Internet Skills and Concepts (1)
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an introduction to information resources on the Internet. 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 resource, the WWW, by creating a personal home page.
COSC32B Intermediate Internet Skills and Concepts
for K-8 Teachers: Curriculum Application (1)*
Prerequisite: Computer Science 32A; 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 focus will be given to developing plans for integrating the use of Internet
resources in the K-8 curriculum.
COSC34H Introduction to Electronic Databases—
Microsoft Access 2003 (1½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 course
will assist the student in preparation for the specialist- level Microsoft
Office User Specialist Certification Exam for Microsoft Access 2003. The
student will learn the operation and features of Microsoft Access to
support common data management requirements in a business environment.
COSC35E Problem Solving with Spreadsheets—
Microsoft Excel 2002 (1 ½)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 39F or Computer Science 39G; 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 Microsoft Excel XP to solve complex problems encountered in business. The student may opt to receive credit in either Computer Science 35E
or Business 35E, not both.
COSC36Z Introduction to Computer Animation for Web
and Multimedia (3)
Advisory: Completion of Art 30 or equivalent introduction to vector graphics; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
Introduction to Macromedia FlashTMand its use in animation and Web
site design. Design, creation and publication of FlashTM animations,
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icons, navigation buttons and Web sites. The student may opt to receive credit in either Computer Science 36Z or Art 36, not both.
COSC38F Introduction to Presentation Graphics—
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (1 ½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
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 2003.
COSC39G Introduction to Spreadsheets—Microsoft
Excel 2002 (1 ½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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. The course will assist the student in preparation for the Core Level Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification
Exam for Excel 2002. Students will learn the operation and features of
Microsoft Excel to solve common problems in the business environment.
COSC39H Introduction to Spreadsheets—Microsoft
Excel 2003 (1 ½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 to solve common problems in the business environment. The course will assist the student in preparation for
the Microsoft Office Specialist examination for Microsoft Office Excel
2003.
COSC40H Introduction to Electronic Word Processing—
Microsoft Word 2002 (1 ½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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. The course will assist the student in
preparation for the Core Level Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification Exam for Word 2002. Students will learn the operation and features
of Microsoft Word to support common communication requirements
in a business environment.
COSC40I Introduction to Electronic Word Processing—
Microsoft Word 2003 (1 ½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture; 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introduction to electronic word processing in the Microsoft
Windows environment. Students will learn the operation and features
of Microsoft Word to support common communication requirements
in a business environment
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COSC42D Computer Operating Systems (1 ½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture, 24 hours lab (40 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for students planning to enter computer science. 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.
COSC42E Computer Operating Systems (1 ½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 Windows XP will be covered. The course will provide a solid foundation of
knowledge upon which students can build. Real world examples prepare students to be skilled users of Windows XP.
COSC43
Intro to Computer Information Systems (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 32 hours
lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed for students planning to enter computer science, 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 hardware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide
Web, communications, e-commerce, societal issues, database management, systems analysis and design, programming, information
systems career opportunities, certifications in the computer field, and
computer trends.
COSC46
C++ Programming (3)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 42C, D or E or Computer Science 43; 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 mathematics, with an introduction to data management systems.
COSC47A Computer Operating System Installation
and Administration (Windows 2000) (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 science, science, business or other related fields. The course will be valuable 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 experience using a computer. The focus of the course is computer operating
system installation and administration. Emphasis is on the Windows
2000 Operating System.
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COSC48A-Z
Individual Study in Computer
Projects (½-4)
Prerequisite: Under review - see addendum to the catalog; 8-64 hours lecture 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 individual inquiry under the direction of the instructor.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
COSC49A Introduction to Presentation Technology
for Education and the Workplace (3)*
[formerly Computer Science 49]
Advisory: Computer Science 30B and 38F recommended; 8-64 hours lecture 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 synchronous and asynchronous delivery.
COSC49B Presentation Technology for Education
and the Workplace-Desktop Video and
Multimedia Presentations with Flash MX (3)*
Advisory: Computer Science 30B and 38F 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 accessibility 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 science, education, secretarial technology or general education.
COSC50
Personal Computer Repair (2)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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, lectures, problem assignments and hands-on experience troubleshooting 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.
COSC55
Introduction to Computers (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 8 hours
lecture; 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is a basic introduction to computer technology. It is intended 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.
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COSC60
Network+ (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
CJA 1
Intro to the Administration of Justice (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 2
The Justice System (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 enforcement, 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 3
Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 4
Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence 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 decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies.
CJA 5
Community Relations (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
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An in-depth exploration of the roles of the administration of justice
practitioners and their agencies is provided in this course. Through interaction and study the student will become aware of the interrelationships and role expectations among the various agencies and the public. 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 police officer in the areas of press relations, minority group relations, and
the areas of public information.
CJA 11
Juvenile Procedures (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 12
Problems of Physical Evidence (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The collection, identification, preservation and transportation of physical 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 examination and discussion of available facilities.
CJA 13
Criminal Investigation (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a discussion of the problems involved in the investigation of specific 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 15
Patrol Procedures (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
CJA 21
Introduction to Corrections (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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
criminal offender as well as modern techniques of controlling crime are
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studied. The total correctional field with an emphasis on treatment and
rehabilitation methods and facilities are surveyed.
CJA 30
Corrections Supervisor Core Course (2 ½)
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 officers in a correctional setting. This course is designed to comply with
the Board of Corrections guidelines in the Standard Training for Corrections (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 31
Control and Supervision in Corrections (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
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 environment. The causes and effects of abusive tactics will also be discussed.
CJA 33
Legal Aspects of Corrections (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
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 corrections environment, the civil rights of prisoners and responsibilities and
liabilities of correctional officials.
CJA 34
Correctional Interviewing & Counseling (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
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 appropriate 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 35
Public Safety Communications (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introductory course dealing with all aspects of public safety
communication. It will cover the techniques of effectively communicating facts, information, and ideas in a clear and logical manner for a
variety of public safety systems reports, i.e. crime/violation/incident reports, letters, memoranda, directives, and administrative reports. Stu-
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dents will gain practical experience in interviewing, note taking, report
writing, and testifying.
CJA 49ABCD
Vocational Work Experience (1-4);
limit 16 units
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 50 and 54 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 51
Firearms Training (1)*
[formerly Police Science 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 marksmanship and will be required to qualify in marksmanship.
CJA 52
Corrections Officer Core Course (5 ½)
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 guidelines in the standard training for corrections (Basic CORE course for correctional officers in local detention facilities). It will cover professionalism, 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 56
Juvenile Counselor Core Course (3)
Advisory: Students should be eligible to work in a juvenile detention facility 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 57ABCD
Reserve Officer Training—Arrest and
control (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: None; 4 hours lecture; 36 hours lab (40 hours total)
Degree Applicable
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This course introduces methods and regulations used by peace officers 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. requirements. This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
CJA 58ABCD
Reserve Officer Training—Firearms
Training (½-½-½-½)
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 engage in the use of firearms. Meets P.O.S.T. requirements for Firearms
Training. This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
CJA 59
Report Writing (1)*
[formerly Police Science 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 designed for the new officer, the experienced officer, and reserve officers
who may have trouble writing reports.
CJA 60
Defensive Tactics & Weaponless Defense (1) [formerly Police Science 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 61
Unarmed Self Defense (2 ½)
Prerequisite: CJA 52 or CJA 57A; 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 candidates 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 elimination, as well as the avoidance of confrontations when feasible.
CJA 62
Federal Privatized Corrections Officer Core
Course (10)
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 private facility contracting to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The course
complies with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Corrections Corporation of America’s guidelines in the Standards and Training for Corrections Officers who are employed by CCA in their facilities that house
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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.
This course is designed to provide students with the basic tools necessary to operate as a member of a federal prison “Emergency Response
Team.” This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
CJA 63A-Z
Prerequisite: None; 24 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide students with the practical, safe, legal, 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 Credit/No Credit
basis only.
Criminal Justice Administration Special
Topics (¼-3)
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 64A-Z
Criminal Justice Administration Special
Topics (¼-3)
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 65A-Z
Criminal Justice Administration Special
Topics (¼-3)
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 70
Administrative/ Management Yearly Inservice
Training (2 ½)
Prerequisite: None; 40 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for mid-level and upper level managers/administrators in a federal prison. The course will provide students with the
necessary skills and knowledge required to effectively supervise corrections 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, elements of the criminal justice system, and communication skills. This
course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
CJA 71
Federal Prison Yearly In Service Training (2 ½)
Prerequisite: None; 40 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide students with the federally mandated forty hour in-service training in the following areas: interpersonal 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 Credit/ No Credit basis only.
CJA 72
Federal Prison Emerg Response Training (2 ½)
Prerequisite: None; 40 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
CJA 73
CJA 74
Chemical Agent Deployment (1 ½)
Probation Officer Core Course (5)
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 probation field. Issues addressed will consist of those knowledge and skills
which are essential for the newly hired probation officer to meet minimum 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.
CULINARY ARTS
CULA52
Foodservice Sanitation and Safety (2)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 and Math 50 strongly recommended; 36 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course covers the basic principles of sanitation and safety standards set by regulatory agencies, the causes and prevention of foodborne illnesses, proper sanitation practices and personal hygiene,
application of sanitary production, service and facilities maintenance
techniques. Health regulations and inspections including HACCP system are emphasized.
CULA55ABFoodservice Production (4)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 and Math 50 strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (128 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course covers the basic principles and techniques involved in commercial and non-commercial food production. Emphasis is on recipe
standardization, equipment and sanitation/safety principles. Cookery
principles and production relating to stocks, sauces, meats, vegetables,
and salads also are covered.
CULA59
Intro to Foodservice Management (2)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 and Math 50 strongly recommended; 36 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
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An introduction to foodservice management including history, trends,
organization, and job opportunities. Entry-level skills to be taught include daily workings of the foodservice industry, as well as hiring and
firing of employees. The course provides a basic understanding of food
production, kitchen management, and quality control for all segments
of the foodservice industry.
DENTAL HYGIENE
DNTL10
Oral Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program, Microbiology 8, and
Anatomy 6; 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.
DNTL11
Oral Radiology (2)
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 procedures involved in exposing, processing, preparation and interpretation
of dental roentgenograms.
DNTL12
Head and Neck Anatomy (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program, Anatomy 6, Physiology 7, and 7L; 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
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valid arguments, critiquing assumptions within arguments, distinguishing between induction and deduction, and in arriving at valid
and supportable conclusions. Special emphasis is placed on reasoning
and problem solving in health care.
DNTL20
Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide (2)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene
Program courses and Chemistry 8 and 9; 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 21 General and Oral Pathology (4)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene
Program courses, and Physiology 7 and 7L, Anatomy 6, and Microbiology
8; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course covers the pathological processes of inflammation, immunology 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.
DNTL23
Patient Management and Geriatrics (1)
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 individual patients, and interpersonal communication. Treatment of the
compromised patient and my functional therapy is presented.
DNTL24
Clinical Practice I (4)
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.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first semester Dental Hygiene
Program courses; 16 hours lecture; 144 hours clinic (lab) (160 hours total)
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.
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DNTL13
Dental Health Education/Seminar (2)
Introduction to Clinic (4)
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program; 32 hours lecture; 96
hours lab (128 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
All clinical procedures and skills needed for dental hygiene are introduced in this course.
DNTL17
Critical Thinking for Health Sciences (1 ½)
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
24 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The Introduction to Critical Thinking for Health Sciences course is designed to improve students’ reasoning process. Instruction consists of
creating argument maps analyzing the validity of arguments, creating
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Nutrition in Dentistry (1)
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 relationship to dental and total health, and teaches students’ to perform dietary
surveys on clinic patients and to plan nutritional dietary programs.
DNTL27
Critical Thinking for Health Sciences (1 ½)
Prerequisite: Completion of Dental Hygiene 17 with a grade of “C” or better;
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54 strongly recommended;
24 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a continuation of Dental Hygiene 17. Instruction consists
of creating argument maps, analyzing the validity of arguments, cre-
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ating 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.
DNTL30
Periodontics I (3)
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 periodontium and recognition of deviations from normal and the etiology
and principles of periodontal diseases, examination procedures, treatment and preventative measures.
DNTL31
Pharmacology (2)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first and second semester Dental Hygiene Program courses, and Chemistry 8, 9, Physiology 7 and 7L; 32
hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course emphasizes the classification and study of drugs according to origin, physical and chemical properties, therapeutic effect and
values, particularly of drugs used in dentistry.
DNTL32
Dental Materials (2)
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
principles and application of expanded duties for registered dental
hygienists.
DNTL33
Advanced Clinical Topics (2)
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 supervision by performing curettage and soft tissue management procedures.
DNTL34
Clinical Practice II (5)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first and second semester Dental 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 dental hygiene patients to expand on the procedures and techniques introduced in Introduction to Clinic and Clinical Practice I, and to provide
more experience on more difficult cases.
DNTL40
Periodontics II (1 ½)
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 dental hygienist ethical and clinical responsibility in periodontal disorders
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and teaches the legal ramifications and relationship of the specialty
practice of periodontics within the broad scope of dentistry.
DNTL41
Practice and Financial Management (1)
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 aspects of dentistry and dental hygiene, and business matters relating to
dental hygiene practice.
DNTL43
Clinical Practice III (6)
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.
DNTL44
Community Oral Health (2)
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 hygienist as an innovator of, and an educator in, community health programs.
Public health issues will be introduced and discussed.
DNTL45
Ethics and Jurisprudence (2)
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 Association.
DNTL54A Clinical Practice IV (1)
[formerly Dental Hygiene 54]
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program. Completion of Dental Hygiene 43; 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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
DNTL54B Clinical Practice V (1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program. Completion of Dental Hygiene 54A; 48 clinic (lab) hours per semester to be arranged with the
instructor
Degree Applicable
This course will provide additional supervised clinical experience for
the Taft College Dental Hygiene Program graduate who needs to prepare for a state licensing examination. Hands-on supervised instruction
will be offered at the Taft College Dental Hygiene Clinic, the Veterans’
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Administration Outpatient Dental Clinic and/or in private practice settings and supervised by a dentist or dental hygienist who is a member
of the clinical staff of the Taft College Dental Hygiene Program. It is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
DNTL54C Clinical Practice VI (1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance in Dental Hygiene Program. Successful completion of Dental Hygiene 54B; 48 clinic (lab) hours per semester to be arranged with the instructor
Degree Applicable
This course will provide additional supervised clinical experience for
the Taft College Dental Hygiene Program graduate who needs to prepare for a state licensing examination. Hands-on supervised instruction will be offered at the Taft College Dental Hygiene Clinic and the
Veterans’ Outpatient Dental Clinic. It is offered on a Credit/No Credit
basis only.
DRAMA
DRAM10 Introduction to Theatre (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A or concurrent enrollment strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
Introduction to Theatre provides a foundation for attending, enjoying, 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 literature. 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-visual components, student presentations, practical experience, reading,
and writing assignments.
DRAM35 Elementary Acting (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
DRAM39A Television Performance (2)*
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECE 2
Early Childhood Education Curriculum (3)(DS3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed as a practical “hands-on” approach to presenting 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, seasonal activities and fine arts.
ECE 3
Creative Experiences for Children (3) (DS3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 4
Planning & Administering an ECE Program (3)
(DS6)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides a comprehensive study analyzing the administrative management of a program in Early Childhood Education. It is
required for those planning to earn a certificate in Early Childhood Education, and should be included in the curriculum of anyone interested
in working in a leadership position in an early childhood environment.
ECE 5
Coop. Education Field Experience (3) (DS5)
Advisory: Psychology 3, Early Childhood Education 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 (any five)
strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (lecture/observation participation in a pre-school program) (80 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides a training period to apply techniques and methods acquired in previous ECE courses. It includes weekly class meetings
for evaluation, discussion and methods.
ECE 6
The Child in Family/Community Relationships
(3) (DS2)
Advisory: Drama 35 and eligibility for English 50 and 54 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, writing and performing.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
DRAM39B Advanced Television Performance (2)*
ECE 7
Prerequisite: Drama 39A; 16 hours lecture; 32 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
Exploration and application of performance techniques utilized in video broadcast productions are emphasized in this course. Class members will participate in research, writing, and performing local video
programs.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
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Elementary Nutrition (3) (DS3)
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ECE 8
Movement Activities for the Developing Child
(2) (DS3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 9
Elementary Music (3) (DS3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 10
Introduction to Children’s Literture/
Storytelling(3)(DS3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 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
readings. Students may opt to receive credit in either Early Childhood
Education 10 or English 11, not both.
ECE 11A Introduction to Infancy Development—Infant,
Family and Society (3) (DS4)
[formerly Early Childhood Education 11]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introduction to the basic concepts of infant behavior and development. 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 origins of initiative, becoming vulnerable, the 18- to 24-month conflicts,
the 24-month non-baby stage, and the effects of early experience.
ECE 11C
Infant Massage (1) (DS4)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; completion of ECE 11A recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a study of the methods and components involved in understanding child development through bonding, human anatomy,
stress management, self-esteem, and freedom. Emphasis is on the interaction between the caregiver and the infant in understanding cues,
relaxation techniques and musical interludes.
ECE 11D Using Infant Cues (1) (DS4)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; completion of ECE 11A recommended; 16 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a study of the verbal and non-verbal forms of communication in infants and toddlers that enhances the relationships between
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primary care givers and their bonds. Emphasis is on the role of the
caregiver in reading the infant/toddler’s gestures, body language, facial expressions, and verbal cues to establish a nurturing relationship.
ECE 11E
Field Experience for Infant and Toddler Care
and Development (2)
Prerequisite: ECE 11A with a grade of C or higher; TB clearance required;
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 & 54 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 11A focusing on concepts such as: primary
care giving and continuity of care, developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments, health and safety, guidance and discipline,
working with families from various ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
and special needs. TB test is required.
ECE12
Child Health and Safety (3) (DS7)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
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 13
Advanced Creative Experiences for Children (3)
(DS3)
Prerequisite: ECE 3; 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 curricula 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 14
Advanced Administration of Early Childhood
Programs (3) (DS6)
Prerequisite: ECE 4; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to meet an educational need for administrators and directors that is not covered in the administration course, Early
Childhood Education 4. 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 15
Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3) (DS8)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
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ECE16A Children with Special Needs—Birth to
Adolescence (3) (DS9)
[formerly Early Childhood Education16]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 strategies, services for gifted and talented children, and cultural influences
on behaviors.
ECE 16B
Early Intervention and Inclusion (3) (DS9)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; ECE 16A
recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will focus on the research, theories, and practical applications 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 17C
Use of Puppets in the Classroom (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to help students understand the use of puppetry in language arts programming, to describe young children’s puppet play, and to help with teaching strategies that offer young children
opportunities for simple dramatization.
ECE 17D Indoor/Outdoor Activities through Dramatic
Play (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 designed to help the teacher prepare proper materials and equipment for
creating a healthy, culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
ECE 17E
Math for Young Children (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course offers teachers activities and applications of mathematical concepts developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive for
young children, including the evaluation of commercial math materials, and emphasis on instruction of teacher-made materials.
ECE 17H Science for Young Children (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
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This course offers teachers activities and applications of scientific concepts developmentally and culturally appropriate for young children,
including the evaluation of commercial science materials, and emphasis on instruction of teacher-made materials.
ECE 18A Family Child Care Management (1) (DS4)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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
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 18B
Problem Solving and Networking in Family
Child Care (½) (DS3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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, networking techniques with other family day care providers, understanding
affiliate organizations and their goals, understanding policies and procedures of licensing, and working toward open communication skills
with children and parents.
ECE 18C
Discipline Techniques for Preschool Children (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to assist Family Child Care Providers and teachers 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 classroom environments, sensitive to both culture and diverse abilities.
ECE 18D Discipline Techniques for School-Age Children
and Adolescents (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is designed to assist Family Child Care Providers and teachers 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 classroom environments, sensitive to both culture and diverse abilities.
ECE19
Understanding Parenting/Foster Parenting (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 challenges of parenting, grandparenting perspectives, and incorporating
inclusion and diversity issues.
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ECE 20
Child Study and Assessment (2) (DS5)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended, completion of nine (9) units in ECE including Psychology 3 and ECE 5 recommended; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will provide students with hands-on experience of observing, assessing, and developing a portfolio for young children. In addition, the student will learn to interpret observations, implement findings, and initiate on-going evaluation.
ECE 36A-Z Current Topics in Child Development (½ -3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
ECE 47
Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a
Collaborative Learning Setting (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 teachers while simultaneously addressing the diverse and special needs of
children, parents, and other staff.
ECE 48A School-Age Curriculum for Before and After
School Programs/Interpersonal Relationships(1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 recognizing and working with individual learning styles and diverse cultures in
school-age children.
ECE 48B
School-Age Curriculum for Before and After
School Programs/Activities (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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, science, creative movement, computers, and language arts, with a focus
on differing abilities and ethnicity.
ECE 48C
School-Age Curriculum for Before and After
School Programs/Theory (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended, 15 hours
lecture; 3 hours lab (18 hours total)
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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, developing 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 48D Introduction to the Primary Grade Classroom (3)
Prerequisite: Psychology 3 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 curricula used in various kindergarten through third grade classrooms. Students will have the opportunity to interact with children and teachers
throughout the semester while researching various educational theories and developing appropriate activities and lesson plans.
ECE 81ABCDEFGH-Effective Parenting (½, 1, 2, 3, or 4)
Prerequisite: None; 8, 16, 32, 48, or 64 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed to give theories and styles of parenting, methods 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 Credit/No-Credit basis only.
ECE 82ABCDEFGH-Practicum for Effective Parenting
(½, 1, or 2)*
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 environment. It is offered on a graded basis only. Class meetings follow the
Taft Union High School schedule.
ECE 83ABCDEF-Practicum for Effective Parenting (½, 1, or 2)
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 environment. This course is offered on a graded basis only. Class meetings
follow the Taft College schedule.
ECONOMICS
ECON 1A Principles of Economics-Macro (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50, 54 and Math 50 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ECON 2)
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Students are introduced to the principles of macroeconomics. Analysis 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 economic thinking and the historical development of these tools.
ECON 1B Principles of Economics-Micro (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50, 54 and Math 50 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 including 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. Emphasis is on tools of economic thinking and the historical development of
these tools.
ECON 16 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)*
Prerequisite: Math 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] 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 administration, social science, life science, and industrial technology majors. 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 differential 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 3A. The
student may opt to receive credit in only one of the following courses:
Economics 16, Business Administration 16 or Math 16.
ELECTRONICS
ELEC40
Fundamentals of Electricity (3)*
Advisory: Mathematics 50 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.
ELEC41
Basic Electronics (5)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 40; Advisory: Mathematics 31 strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours total)
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 relationships in laboratory experiments.
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ELEC52A Advanced Electronics (5)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 41; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours total)
Degree Applicable
The concepts learned in basic electronics are applied to working equipment used in communications and industry. The equipment is thoroughly discussed as to how it operates and how corrective steps can
be made in case of malfunction.
ELEC52B Advanced Electronics (5)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 52A; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course teaches the basic concepts associated with microprocessors and digital systems. The student will also learn maintenance techniques and troubleshooting procedures on PC boards.
ELEC60
Intro. to Process Control & Concepts (1)*
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
This course involves the study of the principles of process control, including 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 emphasized.
ELEC61
Testing Instruments (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 41 and 60; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
In this course students will learn the basic operating principles and procedures 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 understanding of how these test instruments work, the functions they perform, how they are assembled and used in a variety of test situations,
and how they are properly maintained.
ELEC62
(1)*
Instrument Blueprints and Instrument Errors
Prerequisite: Electronics 61; 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
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 principles of calibration and the use of calibration in correcting errors are
also introduced.
ELEC63 Instrumentation Electrical and Mechanical
Connections (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 41 and 60; 32 hours lecture-lab
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Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated with instrumentation electrical and mechanical connections.
Students will learn various electrical and mechanical connections procedures and their applications in several types of instrument systems,
including splicing, electrical connector installation, grounding, intrinsic safety, preparing a tubing installation and tubing connector installation.
ELEC64
Troubleshooting and Recorders (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 62 and 63; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated with troubleshooting and will learn to develop a logical approach to troubleshooting. In addition, students will learn the function,
basic operating principles and maintenance of recorders, with emphasis on both strip chart recorders and circular recorders.
ELEC65
Pneumatic Instruments (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 61 and 63; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated with pneumatic instruments with specific emphasis on pneumatic sensors, indicators and transmitters. The course will acquaint the
student with basic maintenance and calibration procedures for a variety of pneumatic instruments, pressure gauges, rotameters, bimetallic
thermometers, thermal elements and thermal wells and motion-balance temperature transmitters.
ELEC66 Pneumatic Transducers, Computing Relays, Air
Supplies and Regulators (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 64 and 65; 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.
ELEC67
Control Valves, Actuators and Positioners (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 64; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the components, function and basic operating of actuators and positioners. Pneumatic diaphragm, 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 maintenance and calibration procedures for one-, two- and three-mode
pneumatic controllers.
ELEC68
Basic Controllers (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 64; 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.
ELEC69
Pneumatic Controllers (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 66; 32 hours lecture-lab
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Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated with pneumatic controllers, including response modes of pneumatic controllers. Tuning methods and trouble-shooting techniques in
pneumatic instrument loops will also be introduced.
ELEC70
Advanced Solid-State Electronics (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 41; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated 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.
ELEC71
Electronic Instruments (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 61; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn how to calibrate, troubleshoot and replace or repair common electronic sensing instruments.
The basic operating principles and practical application of electronic
sensing instruments is emphasized.
ELEC72
Electronic Transducers, Computing Relays (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 61 and 70; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated 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, electromechanical relays and computing relays, logic data, digital codes, digital to analog converters and analog to digital converters.
ELEC73
Electronic Controllers (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 61; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated with electronic controllers. Various types of electronic controllers, 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.
ELEC74
Analytical Equipment (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 61 and 70; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated with the various methods of analysis used in industrial process 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.
ELEC75
Introduction to Microprocessors and Digital
Systems (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 61 and 70; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
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Students participating in this course will learn the basic concepts associated 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.
ELEC76
Microprocessors (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 70; 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 terminology and basic microprocessor programming skills. Maintenance
and troubleshooting procedures for direct and distributed digital control systems will also be covered.
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ELEC87
Electrical Connections (½)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 86; 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 specific electrical connections are used for high and low voltage.
ELEC88
Control Equipment (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 86; 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.
ELEC89
Protective Relays, Switchgear, Batteries and
Transformers (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 66, 75 and 76; 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 digital configuration and commissioning procedures, normal operating
characteristics, and troubleshooting and maintenance guidelines.
Prerequisite: Electronics 87 and 88; 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, inspections, and maintenance procedures for industrial batteries. Operating principles and tests to determine the condition of large transformers will be covered.
ELEC78
ELEC90
ELEC77
Advanced Digital Control (1)*
Programmable Controllers (1)*
Electric Motors (1)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 75; 32 hours lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
Students participating in this program will learn the concepts, practices, and guidelines associated with programmable controllers. Students
will become acquainted with the components of a programmable controller 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.
Prerequisite: Electronics 87 and 88; 12 hours lecture; 12 hours lab (24 hours
total)
Degree Applicable
The course will cover the basic operating principles of AC and DC motors and various maintenance procedures and techniques, including
assembly and disassembly, cleaning, electrical checks, brush maintenance, bearing replacement, commutator maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
ELEC85
Prerequisite: Electronics 87; 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 oscilloscope operation, and troubleshooting and soldering procedures.
AC/DC Theory & Electrical Blueprint
Reading (1)*
Advisory: Eligibility for Mathematics 50 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 diagrams is emphasized.
ELEC86
Operation and Use of Electrical Testing
Instruments (½)*
Prerequisite: Electronics 85; 8 hours lecture; 8 hours lab (16 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course will provide the student with the knowledge of how a variety of test instruments operate; how to use them to determine values
of current, voltage, and resistance; and how to maintain test instruments.
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ELEC91
Solid-State Devices (½)*
ENGLISH
ENGL 1A Composition and Reading (3)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of English 54A and English 50 with a grade of “C” or better; Prerequisite or
Co-requisite: Information Competency 48
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ENGL 2)
This course stresses expository writing based on critical reading of selected prose works, library research techniques, a research paper, two
book reviews, style and vocabulary, grammar and mechanics.
ENGL 1B Critical Thinking, Literature, and
Composition (3)
Prerequisite: English 1A with a grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
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Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – ENGL 4)
This course focuses on critical thinking and composition through reading of essays, poetry, drama, and fiction. It introduces critical evaluation, develops techniques of analytical, critical and argumentative writing, 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 minimum).
ENGL 6AB Effective Reading (1, 2, or 3)*
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or English 54 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 improve speed, comprehension, concentration, and memory.
ENGL11
Introduction to Children’s Literature/
Storytelling (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 readings. Students may opt to receive credit in either English 11 or Early
Childhood Education10, not both.
ENGL42
California Literature and The Great Central
Valley (3)*
Prerequisite: English 1A with a “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This analytical and chronological survey of multicultural California literature 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.
ENGL43
Twentieth Century American Women
Writers (3)*
Prerequisite: English 1A 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 American women, and historical factors, including the feminist movement.
ENGL44
Twentieth Century American Literature (3)*
Prerequisite: English 1A 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 contemporary works from several genres.
ENGL45
Chicano Literature (3)
Prerequisite: English 1A with a grade of “C” or better; 48 hours lecture
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This course will introduce the literature of the Chicano. Selections from
fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and drama will be analyzed and interpreted
in depth.
ENGL47ABCD
Creative Writing (1-1-1-1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 evaluation of student writing by class members.
ENGL50
English Fundamentals (3)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or 4 semester units of
English 55 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,
punctuation and spelling. Intensive training in paragraph and theme
writing, reading for understanding and vocabulary are included.
ENGL54AB Practical Reading (3)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or English 56 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: interpreting the main idea, increasing comprehension by note taking strategies,
making logical inferences in literature, tables, and graphs and recognizing the point of an argument and its support for study purposes. In addition, 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 transference to other academic courses.
ENGL55AB Communication Skills (4-4)
Prerequisite for English 55A: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion of the English 63 sequence with a grade of “C” or better
or re-qualification by assessment process after completion of any of the 63
sequence classes.
Prerequisite for English 55B: Successful completion of English 55A with a
grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (80 hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
This course, designed for students whose placement test scores indicate a need for improvement in basic communication skills, includes
grammar review and basic composition.
ENGL56AB
Developmental Reading (3-3)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of English 82 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
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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.
readings. These three to five-paragraph compositions demonstrate
students’ ability to use advanced grammatical structures of English.
ENGL63ABCD
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 51 and 52 and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment
in ESL 41.
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for students at the advanced level of ESL. Students 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.
Basic Skills in Writing and Grammar (4)
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 minimum 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 practical application of basic spelling rules and patterns to improve overall
spelling performance.
ENGL82
Corrective Reading (4)
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.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL 51
Writing and Grammar III (4)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 61 with a grade of “C” or better; 64 hours lecture; 16 hours lab (80
hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
English as a Second Language 51 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 52
Reading and Vocabulary III (3)
ESL 56
ESL 61
Reading and Vocabulary IV (3)
Writing and Grammar II (4)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 71 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 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 62
Reading and Vocabulary II (3)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 71 and 72 and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in
ESL 61; 48 hours lecture
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 vocabulary and helping students learn how to infer meaning from context. A
complete work is read in this class.
ESL 71
Writing and Grammar I (4)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 61 and 62 and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in
ESL 51; 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.
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 55
ESL 72
Writing and Grammar IV (4)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 51 with a grade of “C” or better
Not Degree Applicable
English as a Second Language 41 is designed for students at the advanced level of ESL. This course focuses on paraphrasing, summarizing, and essay writing. Academic reading material is used to stimulate
independent thinking, and compositions are written in response to the
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Reading and Vocabulary I (3)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ESL 71; 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 students learn how to infer meaning from context.
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ESL 90
Pre-level 1 (0)
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 foundations of grammar understanding through practice of listening, speaking, 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 91
Level 1 (0)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 90; 112 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
This course is designed for students at the low-beginning level of English and focuses on helping students increase their vocabulary base
and foundations of grammar understanding through practice of listening, speaking, 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 92
Level 2 (0)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 91; 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 93
Level 3 (0)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 92; 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.
ESL 94
Level 4 (0)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 93; 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.
ESL 95 Level 5 (0)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion
of ESL 94; 112 hours lecture
Non Credit Course
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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 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 openentry, open-exit class.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ENST10
Introduction to Environmental Studies (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 nonrenewable resources. The socioeconomic and political concerns of resource shortages, pollution, conservation, and management will be
discussed.
FRENCH
FRNC 1
Elementary French (4)*
Prerequisite: None; 80 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.
FRNC 2
Elementary French (4)*
Prerequisite: French 1 or two years of high school French with a grade of
“C” or better; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
As in French 1, 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.
FRNC 3
Intermediate French (4)*
Prerequisite: French 2 or three years of high school French with a grade of
“C” or better; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course, conducted predominately in French, includes reading,
writing, translation, vocabulary, and culture.
FRNC 4
Intermediate French (4)*
Prerequisite: French 3 or four years of high school French with a grade of
“C” or better; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course, a continuation of French 3, emphasizes
grammar, conversation, letter writing, composition, translation, literature and culture.
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GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 1
Physical Geography (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
GEOG 2
Cultural Geography (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – GEOG 4)
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
GEOL10
Introduction to Geology (4)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 laboratory 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.
GEOL11
Historical Geology (4)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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
GERM 1
Elementary German (4)*
Prerequisite: None; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This beginning course emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary, structure, grammar, and culture and civilization through dialogues, reading,
and writing.
GERM 2
Elementary German (4)*
Prerequisite: German 1 or two years of high school German with a grade of
“C” or better; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A continuation of German 1, this course stresses pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
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GERM 3
Intermediate German (4)*
Prerequisite: German 2 or three years of high school German with a grade
of “C” or better; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Besides reviewing fundamentals, students read plays and short stories
emphasizing German civilization and culture.
GERM 4
Intermediate German (4)*
Prerequisite: German 3 or four years of high school German with a grade of
“C” or better; 80 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course continues the study of literature, writing, speaking, grammar, and culture.
GOLF CLUB REPAIR & DESIGN
GOLF33
Golf Club Repair & Design (2)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 24 hours
lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is a vocational course that demonstrates to students the newest basic golf club assembly techniques and club repair procedures.
Information concerning golf club design, fitting and alteration is presented.
HEALTH EDUCATION
H ED10
Principles of Healthful Living (3)
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.
H ED20
First Aid (1)*
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.
H ED22
Multimedia Standard First Aid (0)*
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours
Non Credit Course
This course is a coordinated instructional system consisting of motion
picture films, instructorled 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 Association Standards and materials.
H ED30
Emergency Medical Technician 1 (3 ½)
Prerequisite: 18 years of age by end of the course;
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 24 hours
lecture; 96 hours lab (120 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
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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. Required
for ambulance personnel and the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Repeat as necessary for State EMS regulations.
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.
H ED31
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.
Emergency Medical Technician 1A-A Refresher
Course (1)
Prerequisite: Possession of a current EMT card; 24 hours didactic
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course includes advanced skills and topics to fill continuing education requirements for those who already have Emergency Medical
Technology Training and possess EMT cards.
H ED40
Clinical Medical Assisting (5)
Co-requisites: Health Ed 41 and 42. May be taken concurrently; 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 recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, performing basic laboratory procedures and tests, disposing
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.
H ED41
Medical Terminology (3)
H ED61
H ED62
Preparation for Childbirth (0)*
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. Instruction is also given in breast-feeding and care of the infant.
HISTORY
HIST 4A
Western Civilization (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 earliest times through the 17th century.
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The focus of this course is learning the origin, correct spelling, pronunciation, 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 abbreviations, symbols, and terms commonly used in patient’s records
and laboratory reports.
HIST 4B
H ED42
HIST 5A
Basic Pharmacology (2)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (0)*
Western Civilization (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
World Civilization to 1600 (3)
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 professional care.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course surveys World History from the emergence of human beings 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.
H ED60A Pediatric First Aid (½)
HIST17A Political & Social History of the United States (3)
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course teaches pediatric First Aid & CPR.
H ED60B Safety & Health for Child Care Providers (½)
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 requirement in American History and Institutions for the Associate Degrees.
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HIST17B Political & Social History of the United States (3)
HOEC52ABCD
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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.
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lab
Degree Applicable
Students will inventory their wardrobes to determine the needs for
their wardrobes in relation to color, style and lifestyle.
HIST39
California History (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC
Beginning with the time when Native Americans alone lived in California, 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.
HOME ECONOMICS
HOEC12ABCD
Clothing (2-2-2-2)*
Prerequisite: None; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course covers the fundamentals of design applied to dress and
personal appearance, mastery of basic technical skills, fitting problems, uses of commercial patterns and clothing construction. Work in
tailoring and custom construction techniques is given to students with
previous training or experience in clothing construction.
HOEC14ABCD
Clothing Construction (2-2-2-2)*
Prerequisite: Home Economics 12ABCD; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course covers more advanced techniques and therefore more difficult processes are used in clothing construction. The course includes
the mastery of pattern layout, cutting, fitting, construction and finishing.
HOEC19ABCD
Pattern Drafting (1-1-1-1)*
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Students will learn the flat pattern method used to develop designs by
using formulas and measurements to draft patterns.
HOEC21ABCD
Tailoring (1-1-1-1)*
Prerequisite: Home Economics 14ABCD; 48 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course covers the fundamentals of fitting, cutting, and construction of a tailored jacket or coat. Advanced work will be done in the BC-D series of classes.
HOEC51ABCD
Stretch and Sew (1-1-1-1)*
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lab
Degree Applicable
This course studies the fundamentals of design applied to dress and
personal appearance, mastery of basic technical skills, fitting problems,
the uses of commercial patterns and clothing construction. Work in tailoring and custom construction techniques is given to students with
previous training or experience in clothing construction.
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Wardrobe Development (1-1-1-1)*
HOEC60 Introduction to Antiques (0)*
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours
Non Credit Course
This course provides instruction in the identification, refinishing and
appreciation of antiques and collectibles.
HUMANITIES
HUM 1
Mass Communication & the Individual (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This lecture course emphasizes consumer awareness of mass communication on all levels. Students may opt to receive credit in either
Humanities 1 or Journalism 1, not both.
HUM 5
Introduction to the Humanities (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 10
Introduction to Film Studies (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
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 35
Special Project in Film Studies (1, 2, or 3)
Independent Study
Advisory: Humanities 10, Drama 35, Drama 39 A or B, or Communications
29 A, B, C, or D strongly recommended; 16, 32, or 48 hours lecture to be
arranged
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC**
This course is designed to further the student’s knowledge of film by
writing an original shooting script, creating a storyboard, and filming a
60-minute documentary or narrative film.
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
HUM 36ABCD
Special Topics in Genre Film (1, 2, 3, or 4)
Independent Study
Advisory: Humanities 10 or English 1A strongly recommended; 16, 32, 48,
or 64 hours to be arranged
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-
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tion, or any other genre or combination of genres approved by the
instructor.
IEA 90D
**UC credit may be granted after transfer
Prerequisite: I.E. 90C; 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, electronic engine controls, lighting systems and electronic instrumentation controls. Laboratory will consist of the following: testing, servicing
and repairing of sensors, actuators, displays, microprocessors, generators, alternators, regulators, starters, coils, distributors, spark plugs and
electronic controls.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION AUTOMOTIVE
IEA 9
Automotive Principles (3)
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 automotive equipment.
IEA 89
Preventive Maintenance (0)*
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours a week
Non Credit Course
The emphasis in this course is placed on preventive maintenance of automobiles. Students with previous knowledge of automotive mechanics may do more extensive work on their cars.
IEA 90A
Automotive Electricity and Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a study of electrical and electronic principles, sources of electricity and electromagnetic induction, basic 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, alternators, regulators,
starters, coils, distributors, spark plugs and electronic controls.
IEA 90B
Advanced Automotive Electricity and
Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 90A; 32 hours lecture: 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an advanced study of electrical and electronic principles, sources 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, alternators, regulators, starters, coils, distributors, spark plugs and electronic
controls.
IEA 90C
Advanced Automotive Electricity and
Electronics (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 90B; 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, 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, alternators, regulators, starters, coils, distributors, spark
plugs and electronic controls.
IEA 92A
Advanced Automotive Electricity and
Electronics (3)
Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing, and
Troubleshooting (3)
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 diagnostic equipment and oscilloscope pattern interpretation.
IEA 92B
Advanced Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing,
and Troubleshooting (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 92A; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This advanced study of the automotive ignition system with concentration on electronic ignition and computer-controlled ignition will place
an emphasis on the use of state-of-the-art electronic diagnostic equipment and oscilloscope pattern interpretation.
IEA 92C
Advanced Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing,
and Electronic Controls (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 92B; 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-controlled ignition. Emphasis will be on the use of state-of-the-art electronic diagnostic equipment and oscilloscope pattern interpretation.
IEA 92D
Advanced Tune-up, Electronic Diagnosing,
and Emissions (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 92C; 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 computer-controlled ignition. Emphasis will be placed on the use of stateof-the-art electronic diagnostic equipment and oscilloscope pattern
interpretation.
IEA 93A
Automotive Engine Rebuilding (3)
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
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 replacing. (Minor overhaul consists of valve refacing and seating, cylinder
honing, replacing rings, bearings and gaskets.)
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IEA 93B
Advanced Auto Engine Rebuilding (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 93A; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an advanced study of the automotive internal combustion engine. Included are theory, instruction and/or demonstration on engine
construction, performance, removing, cleaning, measuring, and complete reconditioning. (Major overhaul consists of resizing and fitting of
all engine parts to factory specifications.)
IEA 93C
Advanced Auto Engine Rebuilding (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 93B; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an advanced study of the automobile internal combustion engine. Study will include diagnosis and common problems of the engine, automobile fuel injection, timing, and camshaft design.
IEA 93D
Advanced Automotive Engine Rebuilding (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 93C; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is an advanced study of the automotive internal combustion engine with emphasis on foreign engine designs.
IEA 94
Manual Drive Train and Transaxles (5)
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 95A
Computerized Engine Controls (3)
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (80 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course involves the 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, 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 95B
Advanced Computerized Engine Controls (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 95A; 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, microprocessors, input sensors, output actuators, ignition systems (conventional, electronic and computer
controlled), and exhaust gas analysis (four gas).
IEA 95C
Advanced Computerized Engine Controls (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 95B; 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
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and fuel injection), closed and open loop theory, and engine oscilloscope analysis (conventional and electronic).
IEA 95D
Advanced Computerized Engine Controls (3)
Prerequisite: I.E. 95C; 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 96
Brake Systems (6)
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 97
(6)
Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
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 suspension 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 98
Automotive Air Conditioning, Heating, and
Accessories (6)
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture; 96 hours lab (160 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course provides a study of the automotive air conditioning, heating and accessory systems. Theory and testing of manual and automatic controlling devices. Laboratory work will consist of the following: testing, measuring, aligning, adjusting, servicing, repairing and/or
replacing the air conditioning and heating system, manual and automatic controls, power seats and windows, and lighting. ASE Certification will be emphasized.
IEA 99
Automatic and Electronic Transmissions and
Transaxles (5)
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (112 hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is a study of basic gear theory, planetary gearing, differential design, hydraulic principles and control devices, torque multipliers, 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
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of automatic transmissions and transaxles. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification will be emphasized.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION DRAFTING
IED 19AB Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting (1 ½-1 ½)*
Advisory: Eligibility for Math 50 strongly recommended; 16 hours lecture;
32 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This basic course in computer-aided drafting is for the technical student. It includes subjects of coplanar and noncoplanar procedures of
orthographic, oblique and isometric graphs and drawings. The computer and peripheral equipment are used in producing graphic industrial drawings.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION MACHINING
IEMA 11ABCD
CNC Technology (1 ½-1 ½-1 ½-1 ½)
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture; 32 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course prepares students for employment in the machine trades
as a CNC programmer/operator. Emphasis is placed upon the care and
operation of the equipment and proper programming procedures. The use of proper safety procedures with the CNC machine is also
stressed.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION SAFETY
IES 50
Hazardous Materials (1 ½) O2015
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This shortened version of #201 covers OSHA general industry standards 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
liquids. Related processes such as spraying and dipping are covered,
as well as electrical equipment. This course is offered on a Credit/No
Credit basis only.
IES 51
OSHA’s Ergonomic Guidelines for Nursing
Homes (½) O7000
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. Featured topics include: developing an ergonomics process; risk factors in
the nursing home guidelines: identifying problem jobs including protocols for resident assessment; and implementing solutions including
work practices and engineering solutions. This course is offered on a
Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 52
Respiratory Protection (1) O2225
Prerequisite: None; 20 hours lecture
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Degree Applicable
This shortened version of #222 covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respirator program. Topics
include terminology, OSHA standards, NIOSH certification, and medical evaluation recommendations. Course highlights include laboratories 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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 53
Principles of Ergonomics (1) O2250
Prerequisite: None; 18 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Topics include work physiology, anthropometry,
musculoskeletal disorders, video display terminals, and risk factors
such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition, and lifting and transfers in health care. Course features industrial case studies
covering analysis and design of work stations and equipment, laboratory sessions in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies. This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 54
Permit-Required Confined Space (1) O2264
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 requirements 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 instrumentation 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 offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 55
Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics (1) O301
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 timbers 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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 56
Electrical Standards (1) O3095
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 associated with electrical installations and equipment. Topics include single
and three-phase systems, cord and plug-connected and fixed equipment, 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
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various types of electrical test equipment. This course is offered on a
Credit/No Credit basis
only.
IES 57
Fall Arrest Systems (1) O3110
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 demonstrating fall protection equipment. This course is offered on a Credit/No
Credit basis only.
IES 58A
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for
the Construction Industry (1 ½) O510
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course for private sector personnel covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. 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
Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 58B
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for the Construction
Industry (1 ½) O500
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 58A; 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 outreach 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 effective 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 Credit/No Credit basis
only.
IES 58C
Trainer Update Course in Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for the Construction
Industry (1) O502
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 58B; 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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
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IES 59A
Occupational Safety and Health Standards for
General Industry (1 ½) O511
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course for private sector personnel covers OSHA policies, procedures, 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 offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 59B
Trainer course in Occupational Safety andHealth
Standards for General Industry (1 ½) O501
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 59A; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course designed for private sector personnel presents detailed information on how the provisions of the OSH Act may be implemented
in the workplace. Rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals 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 issue cards to participants verifying course completion. This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 59C
Trainer Update Course in Occupational Safety
and Health Standards for General Industry (1)
O503
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 59B; 18 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed for private sector personnel who have completed course #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards 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 Credit/No Credit basis
only.
IES 60
Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal
Agencies (1) O6000
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 them to recognize basic safety and health hazards in their
own workplaces and to effectively assist agency safety and health officers in their inspection and abatement efforts. The course features a
mock inspection of a government facility. This course is offered on a
Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 61
Machinery & Machine Guarding (1 ½) O2045
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This shortened version of #204 familiarizes the student with various
types of common machinery and the related safety standards. Guidance is provided on the hazards associated with various kinds of ma-
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chinery and the control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
IES 62
Introduction to Machinery and Machine
Guarding (½) O7100
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 Credit/No Credit
basis only.
IES 63
Guide to Industrial Hygiene (1 ½) O521
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Degree Applicable
Basic concepts and manipulative skills as practiced in industry are emphasized in this course which is intended to train students who plan to
enter welding or related fields as a vocation.
IEWE67B Basic Industrial Welding (3)
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 67A; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
Basic concepts and manipulative skills as practiced in industry are emphasized in this course which is intended to train students who plan to
enter welding or related fields as a vocation.
IEWE68A Intermediate Industrial Welding (3)
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 67AB; 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.
Prerequisite: None; 26 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
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 Credit/
No Credit basis only.
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 68A; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
This course is a continuation of the 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.
IES 90A-Z Industrial Education Special Topics (¼-3)
IEWE69ABIndividual Study in Welding Projects (3)
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
Credit/No Credit basis only.
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 68B; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96
hours total)
Degree Applicable
This is a course for students who wish to undertake a program of individual inquiry under the direction of the instructor.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION WELDING
IEWE66
Basic Industrial Welding (0)*
Prerequisite: None; 6 hours
Non Credit Course
Basic concepts and manipulative skills as practiced in industry are emphasized. The course is intended to train students who plan to enter
welding or related fields as a vocation.
IEWE67A Basic Industrial Welding (3)
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture; 64 hours lab (96 hours total)
IEWE68B Intermediate Industrial Welding (3)
IEWE70ABBasic Pipe Welding (3)
Prerequisite: Industrial Education 67A and 67B; 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.
IEWE77
Oil Field Pipe Welding (0)*
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.
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INFORMATION COMPETENCY
INCO48 Information Competency & Bibliography (1)
[formerly Library Skills 48 and English 48]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 information are presented in this course. Emphasis is on research techniques
for preparation of research paper bibliographies. Basic methods of research 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 development of research strategies and evaluation of sources. Citation of research sources using a standard style manual.
JOURNALISM
Taft Community College
course in introductory photography (or equivalent training and/or
experience). Those enrolling in Photography 19ABCD 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 19ABCD or Photography
19ABCD, not both.
JRN 21ABCD
Publications Practice (1-1-1-1)*
Prerequisite: Journalism 8A or concurrent registration in Journalism 8A; 48
hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides practical application of skills covered in Journalism 8 including news writing, copy editing, press photography, photo
screening, makeup, headline composition, and other techniques related to publications production.
LEARNING SKILLS
LRSK 1
Educational Planning (½)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This lecture course emphasizes consumer awareness of mass communication on all levels. Students may opt to receive credit in either Journalism 1 or Humanities 1, not both.
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 requirements.
JRN 8AB Reporting (3-3)
LRSK51
Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 1A and typing ability; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides a discussion of news sources, techniques of newsgathering, 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.
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 Support 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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
JRN 1
Mass Communication & the Individual (3)*
JRN 8CD Journalism Practice (3-3)
Prerequisite: Journalism 8A and 8B; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
These courses, for students with potential in journalism, empha-size
practical work in news gathering, writing, and editing. These courses
are offered on a graded basis only.
JRN 11AB News Media Internship (2-2)*
Prerequisite: Two semesters of Journalism 8, 19, or 21; 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.
JRN 19ABCD
News Photography Practice
(1 or 2, 1 or 2, 1 or 2, 1 or 2)*
Advisory: Understanding of basic camera operation and darkroom experience 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 by completing a college level
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Enhancement of Learning Styles (½)
LRSK52ABCD
Improving Learning Potential (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course offers specialized computer-assisted instruction and cognitive 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.
LRSK53ABCD
Functional Word Processing I (1-1-1-1)
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 learning and/or physical disabilities. Students will learn basic word processing skills using assistive technology.
LRSK55ABCD
Improving Study Skill Strategies (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
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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.
LRSK56ABCD
Functional Reading Enhancement
(2-2-2-2)
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 disabilities. Section enrollment is determined by reading assessment.
LRSK62ABCD
Improving Learning Potential (3-3-3-3)
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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
LRSK63ABCD
Functional Word Processing I (2-2-2-2)
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. Students will learn basic word processing skills for producing paragraphs
and essays.
LRSK64ABCD
Math Concepts (2-2-2-2)
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.
LRSK65ABCD
Improving Study Skill Strategies (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
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.
LRSK67ABCD
Introduction to Computer Usage and the
Internet (½)
Prerequisite: None; 8 hours lecture; 8 hours lab (16 hours total)
Not Degree Applicable
Basic fundamentals of computer usage and Internet access, specifically
designed to familiarize students with computer usage concepts and
how to access and move around within the Internet.
LRSK 90ABCD
Introduction to Self-Advocacy (¼, ½, or 1;
¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1)
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides students with disabilities with self-advocacy strategies and is intended to teach the student how to request and explain
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accommodation needs to faculty, staff, and other students in a college
setting. This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
LRSK91ABCD
Preparation for College Writing (¼, ½, or
1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1)
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, structure, and proofread college level writing assignments. This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
LRSK 92ABCD
Preparation for College Reading (¼, ½, or
1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1)
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 identifying and understanding the information contained in college textbooks.
This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
LRSK 93ABCD
Preparation for College Mathematics (¼,
½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1)
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides specialized instruction for students with cognitive 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 Credit/No Credit basis
only.
LRSK 95ABCD
Introduction to Campus Life (¼, ½, or 1;
¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1)
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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
LRSK 98ABCD
Time/Organizational/Study Strategies (¼,
½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1)
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 listening, taking useful notes, and creating/using a time schedule. This
course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
MATHEMATICS
MATH 3A Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] or two years of
high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better; and Mathematics 31 or
high school trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better or Math 15; 80 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – MATH 18)
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The 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).
This course is not open to students with credit in Mathematics 3A. The
student may opt to receive credit in only one of the following courses:
Mathematics 16, Business Administration 16 or Economics 16. MATH 3B Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
MATH18 Math for a Modern Society – A Liberal Arts
Course (4)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 3A; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – MATH 20)
A continuation of Mathematics 3A, this course includes methods and
applications of integration, polar coordinates, series, and parametric
equations.
MATH11 Finite Mathematics (3)*
Prerequisite: Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] or two years of
high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48
hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Matrix theory and matrix operation, graphical and analytical linear programming techniques, sets and counting, probability theory and decision theory are covered in this course.
**UC credit not granted for Math 16 if taken after Math 3B.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] 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 solving, numbers in the real world, financial management, statistical reasoning, and exponential modeling. **UC credit not granted for Math
18 if taken after Math 3B.
MATH31 Plane Trigonometry (3)*
Prerequisite: Mathematics 3A and 3B; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – MATH 22)
This is a continuation of Mathematics 3B including vector functions and
analysis, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and line integrals.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 51 or one year of high school geometry with a
grade of “C” or better; and Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] or
two years of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better; Advisory:
Eligibility for English 6 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The regular course in plane trigonometry includes a study of the trigonometric functions, solutions of triangles, identities, equations, and
complex numbers.
MATH14B Advanced Engineering Mathematics (4)
MATH50 Elementary Algebra (4)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 14A; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course includes ordinary differential equations, vector spaces, linear transformations, Fourier series, numerical methods, Laplace transforms, and complex variables.
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or completion of Mathematics 56 with a grade of “C” or better. Advisory: Eligibility for English 54
strongly recommended; 64 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This is an introductory course in elementary algebra.
MATH15 Precalculus Mathematics (4)
MATH51 Plane Geometry (2)*
MATH14A Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (4)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] or two years of high school algebra with a grade
of “C” or better; Advisory: Eligibility for English 54 strongly recommended;
64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Functions and graphs, inverse functions, rational and polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions,
analytic trigonometry, systems of linear equations, sequences, series,
and mathematical induction are covered in this course.
MATH16 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] 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 administration, social science, life science, and industrial technology majors. 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 differential 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.
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Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or completion of Mathematics 50 or one year of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better; Advisory: Eligibility for English 54 strongly recommended; 64 hours
lecture-lab
Degree Applicable
This is an introductory course in plane geometry.
MATH52 Intermediate Algebra (4)
[formerly Mathematics 29]
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or completion of Mathematics 50 or one year of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better;
Advisory: Eligibility for English 54 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 radicals, logarithms, and the algebra of polynomials.
MATH53ABCD Math Concepts (2-2-2-2)
[formerly Learning Skills 54ABCD and Learning Skills 54]
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
Catalog - Student Handbook 2007-2008
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.
MATH54 The TI Graphing Calculator (1)
Prerequisite: Math 50 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 graphing calculator capabilities. It includes computational skills, solving
equations, graphing functions, points of intersection, asymptotes, etc.,
statistics, probability.
MATH56 Pre-Algebra (5)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Math 57 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 operations, introduction to the idea of variables, introduction to inequalities,
solutions to simple linear equations, and substituting into formulas.
MATH57 Basic Mathematics (5)
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 topics needed by the student for further work in mathematics, as well as
everyday life.
MATH58ABCD
Math Success (1-1-1-1)
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 Credit/No Credit
basis only.
MICROBIOLOGY
MICR 8
General Microbiology (5)
Prerequisite: Biology 1 or one year of high school biology with a grade of
“C” or better and Chemistry 10 or one year of high school chemistry with a
grade of “C” or better
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 morphology, 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,
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drawing fungus micro and macro morphology, drawing micro and
macro parasite morphology.
MUSIC
MUSC10 Music Appreciation (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 enabling 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 information about its leading figures and their world; (5) elements of music
form, and (6) technical elements of which a musical work is fashioned.
MUSC23ABCD
Studio Band (2-2-2-2)*
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.
MUSC24ABCD
Choir (1-1-1-1)*
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.
MUSC50ABCD
Community Orchestra (1-1-1-1)*
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 enjoyment through participation.
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
PET 52
Petroleum Exploration & Geology (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Degree Applicable
This is a general study of geology as a mechanism for defining the
structure formation of the earth’s crust, and its use in determining the
location of oil-bearing sands in the petroleum industry. Structural formation of the earth’s crust and its use in the study of petroleum production are studied.
PET 54
Petroleum Production Practices (3)*
Advisory: Petroleum Technology 59 and concurrent enrollment in Petroleum Technology 54L strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
A study covering the functions of various types of equipment and techniques used in producing oil is the focus of this course.
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PET 54L
Petroleum Production Practices Lab (1)*
Advisory: Health Ed. 20 or 22, Health Ed. 61, Petroleum Technology 80 and
concurrent enrollment in Petroleum Technology 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide a hands-on approach to the basic
functions of hydrocarbon processing equipment. Emphasis will be on
safe operations, common oil field surface facilities and solving common problems in the oil field.
PET 55
Oil Field Corrosion Problems (3)*
Advisory: Petroleum Technology 59 and eligibility for English 50 and 54
strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
Study of corrosion problems as they apply to oil field equipment and
the methods used in corrosion control are covered in this course.
PET 56
Secondary Recovery (3)*
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the water and
steam flooding techniques in the production of oil. Emulsion, gas injection, and combustion methods will be discussed.
PET 59
Petroleum Mathematics (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for Mathematics 50 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Degree Applicable
The course is designed to give an understanding and practical working
knowledge of the more frequently used mathematical processes used
by technician level persons in oil field operation. Emphasis is placed
on practical application of mathematical solutions to common oil field
problems. Proper use of hand-held calculators is stressed. This course is
designed to prepare the student for Petroleum Technology 82-Oil Field
Science.
PET 60
Drilling & Workover Fluids (3)*
Advisory: Petroleum Technology 59 and 82 strongly recommended; 48
hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course covers a study of the chemical and physical properties of
water base drilling and workover fluids; the effect these properties
have on hydraulics and how these properties are manipulated. An
analysis of contaminants and well bore problems as they relate to drilling fluids will be conducted. Testing procedures will be demonstrated
and interpretation of the results studied.
PET 61
Instrumentation (2)*
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
The student will learn basic principles and practices used in the petroleum industry for the application of automatic controls, including
automation methods used for producing, processing, testing and shipping of petroleum products. Emphasis will be placed on application of
design and operation of controls.
PET 62A Single Pass Steam Generators (3)*
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
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Degree Applicable
This course is designed for persons presently employed in the petroleum production industry and who are involved directly or indirectly in
the operation of steam generators. Students wanting
to become knowledgeable regarding steam generation may also benefit for entry-level oil field employment.
PET 62B
Advanced Single Pass Steam Generators (3)*
Prerequisite: Petroleum Technology 62A; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course will teach the student advanced principles and practices
used in the application of single pass steam generators. Emphasis will
be placed on design, operation, controls, troubleshooting and application.
PET 65
Intro. to Petroleum Industry (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to promote an understanding of the various
problems encountered in the production of crude oil, and the equipment and techniques used in overcoming them. Production methods,
pumps, sand and water problems, tubing and casing tests, and subsurface mapping are covered.
PET 71
Intro. to Drilling and Well Completion (3)
Advisory: Petroleum Technology 59, Petroleum Technology 82 and concurrent enrollment in Petroleum Technology 71L strongly recommended; 48
hours lecture
Degree Applicable
An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the
equipment and practices employed in the well drilling and completed
phases of hydrocarbon production.
PET 71L
Drilling and Well Completion Laboratory (1)
Advisory: Health Ed. 20 or 22, Health Ed. 61, Petroleum Technology 80 and
concurrent enrollment in Petroleum Technology 71 strongly recommended; 56 hours lab
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide the petroleum technology student
with practical experience in the techniques of drilling and well completions.
PET 73
Petroleum Production Practices, Downhole (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for Mathematics 50 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide the student with a knowledge base
of considerations involving various lifting methods, reservoir characteristics, and troubleshooting parameters.
PET 75
Well Servicing and Workover (3)*
Advisory: Petroleum Technology 59, Petroleum Technology 82 and concurrent enrollment in Petroleum Technology 75L strongly recommended; 48
hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course covers basic well servicing, workover operations, and the
tools utilized in those procedures. Emphasis will be on common prob-
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lems encountered, safe practices and an overall understanding of well
servicing work.
PET 75L
Well Servicing & Workover Laboratory (1)*
Advisory: Health Ed. 20 or 22 and Health Ed. 61, Petroleum Technology 80
and concurrent enrollment in Petroleum Technology 75 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab
Degree Applicable
In this course, well servicing and workover operations will be practiced
on a production rig using the tools and methods covered by classroom
lecture. Emphasis will be on safe work practices, equipment operation,
and hands-on experience in well servicing procedures.
PET 80
Petroleum Safety and Fire Prevention (2)*
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course is designed to provide the petroleum technology student
with the safety and fire prevention orientation required of those working in the production and processing of hydrocarbons.
PET 81
Oil Field Regulations and Legal
Requirements (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Degree Applicable
The course is designed to familiarize the student with various regulatory agencies and the legal requirements that they place upon oil field
development and operation. The course emphasizes how regulations
affect daily activities and what precautions can be taken to prevent
conflicts.
PET 82
Oil Field Science (3)*
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Petroleum Technology 59 with a grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment in Petroleum
Technology 59; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This basic course is oriented towards the application of scientific principles with respect to oil field operation. The course is designed to give
the student a practical knowledge of the principles of physics, chemistry, mechanics, strength of materials, and thermodynamics as they
apply in day-to-day oil field situations.
PET 90F
Well Control (2)
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course satisfies the requirements established by Title 30, Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 250, Subpart 0, for basic well control for drilling operations supervisors. The course is designed to give the student
a working understanding of well control and the problems normally
associated with pressure control. Course material includes hydrostatic
pressure calculations, formation pressures and their source, well control techniques, BOP equipment, special problems and simulation of
typical problems.
PET 90G Well Control (1 ½)
Prerequisite: None; 28 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course satisfies the requirements established by Title 30, Code
of Federal Regulations, Part 250, Subpart 0, for basic well control for
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completion and well workover operations supervisors. The course is
designed to give the student a working understanding of well control
and the problems normally associated with pressure control. Course
material includes hydrostatic pressure calculations, formation pressures and their source, well control techniques, BOP equipment, special problems and simulation of typical problems.
PET 90H Well Control (2 ½)
Prerequisite: None; 40 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
This course satisfies the requirements established by Title 30, Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 250, Subpart 0, for a combination basic well
control for drilling and well completion and well workover operations
supervisors. The course is designed to give the student a working understanding of well control and the problems normally associated with
pressure control. Course material includes hydrostatic pressure calculations, formation pressures and their source, well control techniques,
BOP equipment, special problems and simulation of typical problems.
PET 90A-Z, 92A-Z, 93A-Z, 94A-Z; 95 A-Z
Petroleum Technology Special Topics (¼-3)
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 oil industry. Topics may include basic
petroleum technology, corrosion control, drilling, energy conservation,
management, production, reservoir and geology, safety, sales and marketing, well control and workover, as well as other special programs as
the need arises. The course will feature speakers or panels of specialists
from the petroleum industry who have expertise in the particular subject area. These courses are offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 1
Intro. to Philosophy (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A theoretical and practical treatment of the types and problems of philosophy 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 development. 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.
PHIL 9
Critical Thinking (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 & English 54 strongly recommended; 48
hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is designed to improve students’ reasoning process. 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.
PHIL31
The World’s Living Religions (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
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This is a presentation of the distinctive features of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, 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
PHOT10 Basic Photography (2)*
Prerequisite: None; 24 hours lecture; 24 hours lab (48 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Photography 10 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 photography as a career.
PHOT11 Intermediate Photography (2)*
Prerequisite: Photography 10; Equipment: Adjustable camera, light meter
and tripod; 16 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (64 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Intermediate photography will develop skills beyond the basic introduction and will introduce such techniques as exposure-development
of photographic film based on the zone system, introduction to color
processes, sensitometry, portrait photography, and preparation of a
portfolio.
PHOT19ABCD
News Photography Practice
(1 or 2, 1 or 2, 1 or 2, 1 or 2)*
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P.E. 11A-11B P.E. 14A-14B Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer Intercollegiate Baseball
(2-2)
(2-2)
P.E.21ABCD
Beginning Water Aerobics (1-1-1-1)
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. Can be used for rehabilitation and
as a cross-training activity for athletes.
P.E.22ABCD
Exercising for Fitness (1 or 2)
Prerequisite: None; 32 or 64 hours. Note: Students may enroll in each section (A, B, C, and D) one time only regardless of number of units.
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course is designed to increase physical fitness through different types of exercises. The class will perform cardio-respiratory exercises, flexibility exercises, muscular endurance exercises, and weight
training exercises.
P.E.23ABCD
Weight Lifting and Physical Fitness
(1-1-1-1)
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).
P.E.24A
Softball (2)
Advisory: Understanding of basic camera operation and darkroom experience 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 19ABCD 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 Photography 19ABCD or Journalism
19ABCD, not both.
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.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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 aggression or rape.
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 enrollment. Attendance at all scheduled practices and games are considered
part of the course requirement unless the coach excuses the student.
P.E. 7A-7B P.E. 8A-8B P.E. 9A-9B P.E.10A-10B
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Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball
Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball
Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
(2-2)
(2-2)
(2-2)
(2-2)
P.E.24BCD Softball (2-2-2)
Prerequisite: P.E.24A; 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.
P.E.25ABCD
P.E.26A
Self-Defense (1-1-1-1)
Beginning Golf (1)
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
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.
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Courses of Instruction
P.E.26BCD Advanced Golf (1-1-1)
P.E.35AB Baseball and Physical Fitness (2-2)
Prerequisite: P.E. 26A; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
An activity course designed to improve the beginning golfer to the
level of the average player, and provides an average player a chance
to improve.
Prerequisite: None; 96 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course is designed to improve the student’s understanding of the fundamentals of baseball. The instructional aspects of baseball are combined with a special conditioning program.
P.E.27ABCD
P.E.37ABCD
General Physical Education Activities
(1-1-1-1)
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 Credit/No Credit
basis only.
P.E.28A
Beginning Volleyball (1 or 2)
Prerequisite: None; 48 or 96 hours. Note: Students may enroll in each section (A,B,C,D) one time only regardless of number of units.
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course introduces students to the fundamental skills critical to playing volleyball.
P.E.28BCD Advanced Volleyball (1 or 2; 1 or 2; 1 or 2)
Prerequisite: P.E. 28A; 48 or 96 hours. Note: Students may enroll in each
section (A,B,C,D) one time only regardless of number of units.
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course is designed to improve the average volleyball player by improved techniques and team strategies.
P.E.30ABCD
Aerobic Exercise (1-1-1-1)*
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an activity course using dance techniques aerobically. Emphasis is placed on the development of aerobic fitness. Music and various
pieces of equipment are used while performing routines.
P.E.31ABCD
Foundations for Movement (1-1-1-1)*
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.
P.E.32ABCD
Low Impact Aerobics (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an activity course using low-impact dance techniques aerobically. 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.
P.E.34AB Basketball and Physical Fitness (2-2)
Prerequisite: None; 96 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This activity course is designed to improve the student’s understanding of the fundamentals of basketball. The instructional aspects of basketball are combined with a special basketball-conditioning program.
Baseball/Softball and Physical Fitness
(1-1-1-1)*
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
An activity course that is designed to improve the student’s understanding of the proper stretching, conditioning and weight training
techniques necessary to enhance the aerobic and anaerobic levels in
baseball and softball athletes.
P.E.39ABCD
Fundamentals of Baseball (3-3-3-3)*
Advisory: Successful completion of Physical Education 35 highly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is designed to expose students to baseball techniques, fundamentals, individual and team drills in a classroom environment. This
course will also explore strategy, history and the rules of competitive
baseball.
P.E.40ABC American Red Cross Advanced Life
Saving (1-1-1)*
Prerequisite: The ability to (1) swim 500 yards (457 meters) continuously
using each of the following strokes; crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke 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 artificial respiration.
P.E.41ABC Water Safety Instruction (2-2-2)*
Prerequisite: P.E. 40; 32 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course develops effective performance in the nine basic swimming 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.
P.E.42A
Beginning Soccer (1)
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an activity course that introduces students to the fundamental
skills critical to playing soccer.
P.E.42BCD Advanced Soccer (1-1-1)
Prerequisite: Physical Education 42A; 48 hours
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This is an activity course designed to improve the average soccer player
by improved techniques and team strategies.
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P.E.43
Sports Officiating (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 programs. Practical experience in officiating will be provided.
P.E.44
Introduction to Physical Education (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides an orientation to the profession of physical education and will explore the historical aspects of physical education and
sport.
P.E.46A Techniques in Athletic Taping (1)
[formerly Physical Education 46]
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 application of anatomy and kinesiology in emergency first aid and therapy methods used in athletics are emphasized.
P.E.46B
Techniques in Athletic Taping (1)
Prerequisite: P.E. 46A; 8 hours lecture, 24 hours lab (32 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is a continuation of P.E. 46A, 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.
P.E.49
Beginning Athletic Training (3)
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.
P.E.50ABCD
Adaptive Physical Education (½ or 1)
Prerequisite: None; 32 or 48 hours
Degree Applicable
This class is to give students with disabilities an understanding of different activities they can use to build and maintain a good fitness level. It will include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises, as well as functional routines.
PHYSICS
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Demonstration lectures, problems and laboratory experiments covering mechanics, properties of matter, heat and sound comprise this
course which is designed for students planning to enter medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, architecture, agriculture or forestry. Not
open to students with credit in Physics 4A.
PHYC 2B General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
Prerequisite: Physics 2A; 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 2B is a continuation of course Physics 2A.
PHYC 4A General Physics (Calculus) (4)*
Prerequisite: Mathematics 3A or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics
3A; 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 fundamentals of mechanics, properties of matter, wave motion, including problems in forces, motion, and energy are covered in this course
which is designed for chemistry, physics and engineering students.
PHYC 4B General Physics (Calculus) (4)*
Prerequisite: Physics 4A, Mathematics 3B or concurrent enrollment in
Mathematics 3B; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Demonstration lectures, problems, and laboratory work in the fundamentals of electricity, including fields, circuits, magnetism, and waves
comprise this course which is a continuation of Physics 4A.
PHYC 4C General Physics (Calculus) (4)*
Prerequisite: Physics 4B; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Demonstration lectures, problems, and laboratory work in the fundamentals of physical optics, heat and thermodynamics, atomic and nuclear physics, relativity, and quantum mechanics comprise this course
which is a continuation of Physics 4B.
PHYC11
Prerequisite: Math 50 or one year of high school algebra with a grade of “C”
or better; Advisory: Eligibility for English 6 and English 50 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 11 is not
open to students with credit in Physics 2A or 4A.
PHYSIOLOGY
PHYS 7
PHYC 2A General Physics (Non-Calculus) (4)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] or two years of
high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better; Advisory; Eligibility for
English 1A and 6 strongly recommended; geometry, high school physics or
chemistry recommended; 48 hours lecture; 48 hours lab (96 hours total)
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
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Descriptive Physics (3)*
Human Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 10 or high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or
better and Anatomy 6; Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly
recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course provides an introduction to the function and interrelationships of human body systems. An emphasis is placed on homeostatic
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nature of these systems. Human diseases will serve as examples of
physiological dysfunction.
PHYS 7L Human Physiology Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 10 or high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or
better and Anatomy 6; Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly
recommended; 96 hours lab
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
A laboratory course to accompany Physiology 7. It includes laboratory
exercises on circulation, blood, general and cellular metabolism, muscle function, respiration, digestion, excretion, temperature regulation,
and nervous system function.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POSC 1
Government (3)
Courses of Instruction
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; emotional-social development, including self-concept and personality development; particularly related to parenting. This course is not open to
students with credit in Early Childhood Education 1.
PSYC 5
Elementary Statistics for the Behavioral and
Social Sciences (4)
Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or Mathematics 52 (formerly Mathematics 29) 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 organization of data, measures of central tendency and variability, central
tendency theory, descriptive and inferential statistics, parametric and
nonparametric tests, and basic test assumptions.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – GOVT 2)
Political Science 1 is primarily a study of the structure and functions
of government in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the constitutional 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 Associate Degrees.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides an introduction to the strategies used to assist
people in crisis.
POSC 5
PSYC30
Contemporary Political Topics (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**
An examination of selected contemporary political problems is presented in this course. Subjects vary from term to term but might include 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
PSYC 1A Introduction to Psychology (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
Scientific study of behavior and mental processes through the exploration 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 psychology.
PSYC 3
Child Growth and Development (3) (DS1)
[formerly cross-referenced with Early Childhood Education
1, which has been removed from the catalog]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
PSYC18
Crisis Intervention (1)
Human Sexuality (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course is a study of human sexual behavior from the physiological, psychological, and sociological points of view. Specific theories and
research findings are reviewed, and their relevance to individual sexual
development and functioning are considered.
PSYC33
Personal & Social Adjustment (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 education, personal autonomy, work, love, sex roles and sexuality, intimate
relationships, loneliness and solitude, and death.
PSYC36A-Z
Current Topics in Psychology (½ - 3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 8-16-3248 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
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PSYC38
Gender Studies (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This is an introductory course focusing on building partnerships between men and women by identifying and overcoming the barriers to
effective male/female relationships.
PSYC41ABCD
Peer Counseling: Theory & Technique
(1-1-1-1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 Credit/No Credit basis
only.
PSYC46
Becoming a Successful Online Student (1)
Prerequisite: None; Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and English 54
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
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.
PSYC47
Career/Life Planning (2)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 32 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The course focuses on values and the decision-making process. Students will systematically examine the various aspects of career alternatives. Personal awareness will be explored as it relates to career choice.
This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
PSYC48
College Survival (1 or 2)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 focus on effective strategies and techniques of reading, listening, taking 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 following areas of importance for success in college: critical thinking, relationships, health, money, self-appraisal and the importance of setting
future educational and career goals.
PSYC49
Career Exploration (1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours
lecture
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Transfer Credit: CSU
The course focuses on values and the decision-making process. Students will systematically examine the various aspects of career alternatives. Personal awareness will be explored as it relates to career choice.
This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
RECREATION
REC 10
Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
Service (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
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 profession, a survey of recreation and leisure services, description and interpretation 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.
REC 16
Outdoor Recreation (3)*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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
SIGN 1
Communication with the Deaf (3)
[formerly Special Education 1]
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 expressions. Recent trends in language will be used.
SIGN 2
Intermediate Sign Language (3)
Prerequisite: Sign Language Studies 1; Advisory: Eligibility for English 50
and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course provides further development of Sign Language by focusing on semantics and syntactical development. The student will develop competencies in communicating through the use of Sign Language. The student also will be exposed to and explore the culture of
the deaf community.
SIGN 3
Advanced Sign Language (3)
[formerly Special Education 2]
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Prerequisite: Sign Language Studies 2; Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A
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.
SIGN 4
Music and Poetry (3)
Prerequisite: Sign Language Studies 2; Advisory: Eligibility for English 50
and 54 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.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
S.S. 1
Direct Support Education—Individual
Rights and Choices (3)
Advisory: English 50; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will provide general guidelines for documentation, recording activities and/or events, different types of documentation, effective 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.
S.S. 2
Direct Support Education—Introduction to
Developmental Disabilities (3)
Advisory: English 50; 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 developmental 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.
S.S. 36A-Z Honors Study Seminar (2)
Prerequisite: High School GPA of 3.5 (Freshmen only) or college GPA of 3.0
with 12 units of transferable college-level courses.
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 32 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
The Honors Seminar course is based on the current Phi Theta Kappa
– International Honor Society of the Two-Year College – honors study
topic. The topics are chosen by the International headquarters of Phi
Theta Kappa and are directly related to society as a whole. Each topic
is studied for two years and includes satellite seminars by Phi Theta
Kappa. This course may be repeated with different topics.
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S.S.49ABCD
Leadership Training in Groups and
Organizations (1-1-1-1)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lab
Transfer Credit: CSU
Fundamentals of parliamentary procedures, problems of human communication 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 student organization officers.
S.S. 51ABCD
Life Skills (3-3-3-3)
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. 90
Direct Support Education—Individual Rights
and Choices (0)
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.
SOCIOLOGY
SOC 1
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 culture, socialization, group dynamics, societies, deviance, social inequality, institutions, population, and collective behavior.
SOC 2
American Social Problems (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – SOC 4)
This course includes the identification and analysis of a variety of contemporary 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 3
Minority Group Relations (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 historical 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.
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SOC 41
Sociology of Marriage (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours
lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course is a study of human relationships in anticipation of, preparation for, and participation in marriage and other intimate relationships. 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.
SOC 48
The Role of the Tutor in Society and
Education (1)
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
Transfer Credit: CSU
This course will focus on the practical skills necessary to function effectively as a tutor in the student’s chosen area of study. Areas of study include 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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
SOC 96
Independent Living Skills Program for
Developmentally Disabled Adults (0)
Prerequisite: None; 32 hours
Non Credit Course
This is an independent living skills program designed to instruct developmentally disabled adults in specific areas of home management.
SOC 98
Work Skills Program for Developmentally
Disabled Adults (0)
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 acquired skills.
SOC 99
Basic Education for Developmentally Disabled
Adults (0)
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.
SPANISH
SPAN 1
SPAN 2
Elementary Spanish (4)
Elementary Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 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 1, stresses pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar, dialogues, cultural readings, and
laboratory exercises.
SPAN 3
Intermediate Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 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, vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar. They also read short stories, and
spend additional time with laboratory exercises.
SPAN 4
Intermediate Spanish (4)
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 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, composition, and readings. Students are required to spend additional time with
laboratory exercises.
SPAN22ABCD
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
(3-3-3-3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A or concurrent enrollment strongly recommended; 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.
SPAN51ABCD
Conversational Spanish (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture
Degree Applicable
These courses stress conversation and structure of the Spanish language. Depth and scope are increased in each consecutive course.
SPAN55AB
Survival Spanish (1-1)*
Prerequisite: None; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is designed for those interested in helping Spanish-speaking children learn English.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SPCE55
Prerequisite: None; 64 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course includes pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure,
grammar, cultural readings, and laboratory exercises.
100
Taft Community College
Communication with the Deaf (0)*
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 expressions. Recent trends in language will be used.
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SPCE66
Sign and Song (1)*
Prerequisite: Beginning American Sign Language; 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
Special Education 66 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
SPCH 7
Group Discussion (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC
This course covers the structure and function of informal/formal group
processes, the role of the individual participant and leadership functions, and provides study and practice in various group activities.
SPCH11
Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
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.
STATISTICS
STAT10
Elementary Statistics (5)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 52 [formerly Mathematics 29] 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 inference 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
STSU 1
Educational Planning (½)
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
educational plan, institutional, instructional, and student expectations
for the college experience, knowledge of college resources, sequences
of courses, and academic goal requirements.
Courses of Instruction
STSU 90ABCD
Introduction to Self-Advocacy
(¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or
1; ¼, ½, or 1)
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 settings 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 Credit/No Credit
basis only.
STSU 91ABCD
Preparation for College Writing
(¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or
1; ¼, ½, or 1)
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 Credit/No Credit basis only.
STSU 92ABCD
Preparation for College Reading
(¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or
1; ¼, ½, or 1)
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course provides instruction in strategies for identifying and understanding the information contained in college textbooks. This course
is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
STSU 93ABCD
Preparation for College Mathematics
(¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or
1; ¼, ½, or 1)
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 procedures. This course is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only.
STSU 95ABCD
Introduction to Campus Life (¼, ½, or 1;
¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1)
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 Credit/No Credit basis
only.
STSU 98ABCD
Time/Organizational/Study Strategies
(¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or 1; ¼, ½, or
1; ¼, ½, or 1)
Prerequisite: None; 4, 8, or 16 hours lecture
Not Degree Applicable
This course is intended to help students adjust to the demands of college study and focuses on effective strategies for listening, taking useful notes, and creating/using a time schedule. This course is offered on
a Credit/No Credit basis only.
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TUTORING
lish 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 16 hours seminar; 5 hours average
per week of work equals one unit of credit
TUTR60
Note: Units of work experience cannot be included as part of a student’s study
load for Veterans Educational Benefits.
Supervised Tutoring (0)
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
WKEX13ABCD
Vocational Work Experience
1-4 units per semester; limit 16 units
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 50 and 54 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
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.
WKEX14ABCD General Education Work Experience 1-3
units per semester; limit 6 units
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 Eng-
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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, attitudes 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.
ZOOLOGY
ZOOL 1A General Zoology (5)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 introduction to the principles of animal biology with special reference to comparative 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.
ZOOL 1B Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology (5)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 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 dissection, physiology, and behavior. A number of field trips to examine local
ecology are taken.
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ollege personnel
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Carolyn Hosking (President), Billy White (Secretary), John Miller, Larry
Buttke and John Kinney.
ADMINISTRATION
Darnell, Roe Daniel
2001
B.A., Oklahoma Christian College; M.A., Pepperdine Univ.; Ed.D., Univ.
of LaVerne
District Superintendent/President
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
Vice President of Administrative Services
Eastman, Stacy
R.H.D., Cabrillo College; D.D.S., Univ. of Southern California
Director of Dental Hygiene
1994
McMurray, Brock
B.B.A. and M.B.A., Delta State Univ.
Dean of Student Services
2001
Bench, Patricia
A.A., Taft College; B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A.,
California State Univ. Bakersfield
Psychology, Distance Learning Counseling Coordinator
1989
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
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
Champion, Diana
A.S., Taft College; B.S., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Dental Hygiene
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
Devine, William
2006
B.A., California State Univ. Fresno; M.A., California State Univ. Fresno
English
Núñez, Abel
2000
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., California State Univ. Los Angeles; M.A.,
California State Univ. Bakersfield
Vice President of Student Services
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
Yong, Henry
2005
B.A., M.A., & Ed.S. Loma Linda Univ.; Ed.D., La Sierra Univ. (in progress)
Vice President of Instruction
Eveland, Sharyn
2001
B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A., California State Univ.
Bakersfield
Activity Coordinator Title V Solo Grant
FACULTY
Ferguson-Gonzales, Theresa
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Univ. of Arkansas
English
Bandy, Donald
B.A., Univ. of Tulsa; M.A., California State Univ., San Bernardino
History, Geography, Health Education
1979
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
Bauer, Leslie
2001
A.A., Fresno City College; B.A., California State Univ., Fresno; M.A.,
California State Univ. Fresno
Psychology, Sociology
2001
1990
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
Gay, Ruth
B.A., Azusa Pacific Univ., M.A., Azusa Pacific Univ.
English as a Second Language
2005
Gonzalez, Lourdes B.A., M.S., California State University Fresno
EOPS Coord./Bilingual Counselor
2006
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College Personnel
Graupman, Gary
A.A., Taft College; B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A.,
California State Univ. Bakersfield
English
2001
Herder, Victoria J.
B.S., M.A., California State Univ. Fresno
Work Experience, Career Counselor, Tech-Prep Coordinator
1999
Highers, Michael P.
B.S., Austin Peay State Univ.; M.A., George Peabody College
Mathematics
2000
Hill, Robert B.
2001
A.A., Bakersfield College/ B.S., Southern California Univ. of Health
Sciences, Whittier; D.C., Southern California Univ. of Health Sciences,
Whittier
Learning Resource Center Instructional Support
Jean, Brian
2001
A.S., Bakersfield College; B.S., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.S.,
Univ. of California, Riverside
Mathematics, Statistics
Taft Community College
Pease, Harold W.
B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Brigham Young Univ.
History, Political Science, Philosophy
1983
Rollin, Michael
2006
B.A., California State Univ. Northridge; M.S., California State Univ.
Northridge; A.B.D., USC
Physical Sciences
Ross, Jeffrey
B.S., California State Poly Univ. Pomona; M.A.,
California State Univ. Bakersfield
Director, Student Support Services
1976
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
Jennings, Sandra
B.S.D.H., Univ. of Southern California
Dental Hygiene
1996
Swenson, Sonja
B.A., Univ. of Colorado-Boulder; M.A., Arizona State Univ.
Art, Humanities
Johnson, Craig
B.S., M.S., San Diego State Univ.
Life Sciences
1980
Jones, Diane
B.S., Univ. of Idaho; M.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield
Mathematics,
2001
Thompson, Joseph
1979
B.A., California State Univ. Los Angeles; M.A., Univ. of California Santa
Barbara
Business, Economics
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
Martinez, Julián
2001
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., California State Univ. Bakersfield; M.A.,
Univ. of California, Santa Barbara
Spanish
1989
Thompson, Tony
2000
A.A., Hutchinson Community College; B.S., Kansas Newman College;
M.Ed., Wichita State Univ.
Health, Physical Education, Athletic Advisor
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
Martinez, Maria “Mariza”
2005
B.A., California State Univ., Bakersfield; M.A., California State Univ.,
Bakersfield
Mathematics
Westwick, Michael
1997
B.S., Brigham Young Univ.; D.D.S., Creighton Univ.; M.S.D., Creighton
Univ.
Dental Hygiene
Mayfield, Michael
B.S. Univ. of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., Illinois Institute of
Technology
Chemistry
2004
Wyatt, James
B.A., M.A., Humboldt State Univ.
Automotive Technology
McCall, Dennis
A.A., Taft College; B.A., California State Univ. Fresno
Journalism, Speech
Director of Public Information
1979
ADJUNCT FACULTY
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
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1981
Altenhofel, Jennifer
Sociology, Geography, History
1995
Anderson, Kenneth
Business, Computer Science
1993
Aunai, Samasoni
Political Science
2004
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College Personnel
Battistoni, Tonya
English as a Second Language
2007
Eby, Roger
Art
2006
Beasley, Michelle
Early Childhood Education
2007
Einstein, Elizabeth Eve
Information Competency & Bibliography
2003
Bender, Karl
Information Competency & Bibliography
2006
Escobar, Nikki
Early Childhood Education
2007
Bianco, Theresa
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Fariss, Jeff
Health Education
2007
Bottomly, Lucette
English as a Second Language
2007
Ferguson, Bruce
Physical Education
1999
Brown, Darcy
Psychology, Learning Skills
2005
Fisher, David
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Brown, Patricia
Psychology
1989
Gentile-Royal, Gayle
English as a Second Language
2003
Brown, Sharon
Early Childhood Education
2007
Hall, David
Business, Accounting
2000
Butler, Raymond
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Haller-Wade, Mark
Humanities
2001
Buzzell, Nancy
Early Childhood Education
1992
Harvey, Catherine
Learning Skills
2001
Carino, Patricia
English as a Second Language
2006
Headrick, Donna
Health Ed, Biology
2001
Clark, Les
Criminal Justice
2006
Heiduk, Michelle
Speech
2006
Coker, Gary
Spanish, ESL
1977
Heiter, Harold
Health Ed, Biology
1995
Combs, Noelle
Political Science
2006
Hernandez, Richard
Speech
2004
Cook, Irene
Early Childhood Education
2001
Hickman, Ryan
Biology
2007
Cook, Larry
Mathematics
2004
Holden, Richard
Art
2002
Cuellar, Jane
Business Administration, Math
2000
Imel, James
Speech
2001
Cunningham, John
Mathematics
1997
King, Marilyn
Dental Hygiene
1999
Day, Rosemary Spanish
2006
LeRoy, Marvin
Sign Language
1996
Delaney, Myisha
Women’s Soccer Coach
2006
Maier, Roland
Mathematics
2000
Dodenhoff, Danielle
Anatomy
2007
Mallory, Carl
Computer Science
2001
Donavan, Kelley
Dental Hygiene
2007
McCall, Gregory
Basketball
1997
Dragoo, Leslie
Early Childhood Education
1984
McGhie, Raheela
English as a Second Language
2007
Dubost, Curtis
English
2003
Monroe, Terrance
History
2007
Duncan, Brandon
History
2007
Moody, Lene
English
2003
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College Personnel
Taft Community College
Nelson, Robin
Early Childhood Education
2007
Wade, Matt
Welding
2005
Noble, Craig
Physical Education
1999
Ware, Thomas
Geography
1997
Ortleib, Julie
Dental Hygiene
2007
Waugh, Victoria
Physical Education
1998
Paine, Kristy
Criminal Justice Administration
2007
Whitaker, Lindsay
Counselor
2005
Patrick, Dale
Computer Science
1999
Whyte, Mark
Sociology
2000
Payne, Ruby
Math
2006
Wiederrecht, Ann
Psychology, Political Science, History
1997
Queenan, Elisa
Economics
2007
Win, Betty
English as a Second Language
2007
Ramos, Thomas
Criminal Justice Administration
2000
Wolcott, Barry
Drama
2004
Raymond, Kathryn
English
2005
Wooley, Mike
Automotive
2007
Rodenhauser, Debora
Art
2007
TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN’S CENTER INSTRUCTORS
Rolow, Gina
Health Education
2007
Sakamaki, Yuri
English as a Second Language
2006
Saleen, Michael
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Shaffer, Robin
Dental Hygiene
2001
Bendzick, Gladys
Curiel-Garcia, Genoveve
Davis, Cheryl
Oliver, Stacy
Ponte, Barbara
Sills, Cherry
Simmons, Teena
Shah, Karen
Business
1993
Sills, Cherry
Early Childhood Education
2002
Smith, Lee
Music
2002
Stephenson, Randy
Geology
2006
Swasey, Ralph
Criminal Justice Administration
2004
Teegarden, Tom
Math
1998
1992
2000
2000
1998
1992
1997
TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT
LIVING INSTRUCTORS
Hawkins, Maryanne Marcel, Jaima
Nelson, Robin
Popejoy, Sandy
1998
1997
2006
1995
FACULTY EMERITI
Issac N. Adams
Chemistry
1979
1989
Fernando Amorteguy
Spanish
1979
Teegarden, Travis
Math, Statistics
2003
1977
Uranday, Henry
Welding
2006
William Baker
History, Coordinator of
Learning Resources
2006
Alvin Baldock P.E., Athletic Director
1993
Varela, Vivian
Sociology
2004
Garlyn A. Basham Superintendent/President
1975
Vaughan, Susan
Learning Skills
1992
Fred G. Bell
Computer Science, Coordinator of
Distance Learning
1981
Vest, Penny
Emergency Medical Technician
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College Personnel
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
1977
A.D. Cummings
Student Activities
1972
Ray L. Matthai
Dean of Students & Evening College
1988
Milton Davis
Applied Arts
1955
Konrad McMillan
Humanities, Art
1987
Dr. John M. Downer
Instruction/College Planner
1988
Ann Miwa
Business
1980
Fenton L Feeney
Dean of Instruction, Director of Guidance, Counselor
1975
George Morgan
Biological Science
1997
Lawrence E. Peahl
Dean of Fiscal Services, Math
1996
Harriet Filoteo
Work Experience
1972
John A. Reinhardt
Machine Shop, Wood Shop
1974
Vance Frazier
Vocational Education
1979
Ferrel G. Roundy
English, French, German,
Music Appreciation
1968
Dr. Donald L. Greene
Sociology
Clair M. Gurwell
English, Fine Arts
1985
1980
Tom Harrell
Director of Athletics, P.E.
1985
Jerrold D. Schroeder
Physical Science, Math
1981
Elizabeth Hill
Librarian
1972
Lois (Margot) Smith
Humanities, English
1977
Stanley D. Hillygus
Math, Science, Health Education
1997
Alpha Stiles
Librarian
1985
J. T. Herrod
Mechanical Drawing, Drafting
1987
Dr. John R. Tufft
Philosophy, Sociology, LRC Director,
Affirmative Action Officer
Dr. Ben Janes
Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology
1972
Richard H. White
Applied Arts, Dean of Student Services
1972
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SUPPORT STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
Adrian Agundez
Ruben Arreola
Mike Capela
Colleen Carone
Angelo Cutrona
Bruce Ferguson
Genoveve Curiel-García
Debbie Hegeman
Shelley Klein
Debi Lesly
Jim Nicholas
Melissa Parkinson
Jana Peters
Leah Porter
Gayle Roberts
Tiffany Rowden
Kelly Swanson
Judy Wade
Debra Wooley
MULTI-MEDIA NETWORK SERVICES
Mark Gibson
Chad Mickelberry
Robert Teel
Kandi Ward
Cindy Marking
Jose Medel
Lecia Medel
Charlotte Miller
Norma Montoya
Maria Moreno
Elsa Nevarez
Billie Reed
Phyllis Schaufelberger
Cynthia Stone
Sherrie Temple
Ramona Urias
Sherrie Walker
Cathy White-Healy
Alma Zendejas
BOOKSTORE
Justina Howell
Jennifer Matteson
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Kathy Evarts
LaNell Howell
Victoria Waugh
HUMAN RESOURCES
CHILDREN’S CENTER
Edan Ray
Lisa Adema
Beverly Sue Anderson
Martina Anguiano
Janet Armstrong
Alma Barajas
Deborah Bozarth
Teresa Brown
Justin Chambers
Stephanie Clark
Miranda Cook
Tammy Dargusch
Guadalupe Espinoza
Meghan Falls
Katrena Guess
Maria Gutierrez
Pilar Gutierrez
Barbara Hacker
Kathleen Helms
Guadalupe Hinojosa
Diane Holt
Martha Letterman
Brandy Levingston
Brandi Litchenberger
Susan Madsen
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Sheri Black
Jill Brown
Susan Brown
Claudia Casagrande
Nichole Cook
Alex Contreras
Myisha Delaney
Jennifer Edmaiston
Carla Lacotts
Christine Lopez
Carl Mallory
Travis Milner
Jodi Sharp
Olga Silva
Harold Russell
Barbara Wingler
DISTANCE LEARNING
Linda Neill
Mefi Nua
Steven Richards
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MAINTENANCE
Edna Barajas
James Bendzick
Ron Duclos
Chris Jones
Gil Quintero
Sandra Shepherd
Juventino Uribe
Fred Zeller
DENTAL HYGIENE
Sam Carlson
Harriet Luzinas-Smith
Susan McCracken
Teresa McGuire
Laura Riss
Deborah Woodson
RECEPTIONIST
Patricia Finney
Lynda Powers
REGISTRAR
Patti Brown
Nancy Stewart
RESIDENCE HALLS
Raymond Noland
Margaret Buddell
MIGRANT PROGRAM
Gracie Mickelberry
Apolonia Salazar
INFORMATION SERVICES
Amber Anderson
Wayne Cook
Sherry Gregory
Kevin Kasper
Pungchai Pongpunt
Vivian Varela
LIBRARY/LRC
Megan Christensen
Matt Cooper
Mary Decker
Dan Elissague
Wei Hill
Lisa Lupica-Hill
Kristal Powell
College Personnel
Linda Silveira
Mabel Yetter
FOOD SERVICE
Deborah Dean
Jessica Grant
Cynthia Johns
Heather Reed-Oxford
Kathy Schock
BUSINESS OFFICE
Chris Brown
Ettie Foster
Sheila Green
Mindy Jewell
Velda Long
Michelle Miles
TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING
Elizabeth Centeno
Jose Centeno
Jeanette Davis
John Dodson
Debra Ekdahl
Kecia Frost
Greg Hawkins
Richard Hawkins
Megan Luton
Patty Owens
Josh Reich
Lee Schryver
Brooke Squires
Trenton Unruh
Susan Wells
Paula Williams
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Gary Coker
Humberto Gonzalez
Paula Hudgins
Esteban Martinez
Joanie Sahagun
Jennifer Woodward
Jason Zsiba
EOPS/CARE
Lynn Snowden
Margaret Torczon
Sandi Williams
Ruthie Welborn
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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 accuracy 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 officers, and requests in connection with the application or receipt of financial 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 record 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 Vice President of Students’ 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
Vice President of Student Services.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
The administration, faculty and staff at Taft College believe that students 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 college, or qualifying for entrance into any academic program. It is a
serious breach of student conduct and will be treated as such by administrators, instructors, staff members, and students of the college. Penalties for such conduct, depending on its severity, may range from
a simple reprimand to an action that results 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. (Education Code Section 66300.) The purpose of this policy is to provide uniform 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. Violations 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 authorized 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 conduct 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 organizations, 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 sponsored event except as expressly permitted;
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9. Disorderly, disruptive, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression on college owned or controlled property or at college
sponsored or supervised functions;
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 appearances 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 7603076037, 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)
SCOPE
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 retention
(These procedures do not apply to removal by instructors under Section 2)
The college independently of any charges filed through civil or criminal
authorities, or both may take disciplinary measures.
DEFINTIONS 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 participation 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 suspended 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 operation 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.
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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
questions on campus, or represent the college before a Disciplinary Hearing Committee.
7. Days-Days during which college is in session and regular classes
are held, including summer session days, and excluding Saturdays 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 Administrator 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 personally 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
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) academic year. Repetition, during the probationary period, of conduct resulting in disciplinary probation may be cause for suspension or other
disciplinary action.
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4. Suspension
Disciplinary action denying all campus privileges for a specified
period of time. A suspended student may be barred from occupying any portion of the campus and may be denied all college
privileges including class attendance for a specified, limited period of time. There shall be two classes of suspension. The first,
“summary suspension” is to protect the school from the immediate 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 suspension exceed ten (10) days.
b. The Superintendent/President, Vice President of Student Services, 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 investigation, 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 community.
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 suspension.
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 Committee must be in writing and delivered to the administrator within
forty-eight (48) hours of that administrator’s decisions.
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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.
b. Upon suspension or expulsion of a student for violation of Penal Code 245 (assault with a deadly weapon likely to produce
great bodily harm), the administrator shall notify the appropriate 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 exception of the Vice President of Student Services or designee.
THE DISCIPLINARY APPEAL COMMITTEE
From the panel described above, the Associated Student Body President shall appoint two students, the President of the Academic Senate
shall appoint two certificated personnel, and the Superintendent/President 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 appoint the appropriate replacements.
Prior to the commencement of the actual hearing, the Disciplinary Appeal Committee members shall receive from the Administrator copies
of these procedures, meet along, and select a chairperson. If the members cannot reach mutual agreement on a chairperson, the Superintendent/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 Disciplinary Appeal Committee may then request legal counsel from the District Legal Services. Such counsel may sit with the Disciplinary Appeal
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committee in an advisory capacity but shall not be a member of the
committee nor vote with it.
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 recommendations for action to the Board of Trustees if needed.
2. Charges and Disciplinary Action
The chairperson shall distribute copies of the charges and disciplinary action taken.
3. Plea
The student shall admit or deny each charge. If the student admits each charge, and wishes to present no evidence of mitigating 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 preponderance 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 Administrator 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 documents, 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 explanation for the absence is made at the earliest opportunity, or if
the student leaves the hearing before its conclusion, the hear-
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ing shall proceed without the student, and the committee shall
reach a decision based on the evidence presented.
9. Conclusion
First the Administrator, and then the student, shall be afforded
the opportunity to make or waive a closing argument. The committee shall retire to deliberate with only the members of the
committee present. The hearing committee shall reach its decision 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 action 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 Disciplinary 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 Administrator 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 disciplinary 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 regularly 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 disciplinary action or any other action except expulsion if a public hearing 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 student 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 student, or his parent, or guardian, shall, in writing, within two (2) days after 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-
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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
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 studies 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 actions may be initiated by a student against another student, an instructor, 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 student’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 grievance 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 conference.
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
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summary of the testimony they would give to the Vice President or designee. 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 Student 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 alleged grievance(s) involving a disputed grade, the Vice President of
Student Services shall refer the matter to an Academic Fairness Committee 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 Academic 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 it’s 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 statements, 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 testimony and evidence and make its findings of facts limiting its investigation to the formal charge. The committee shall also make
recommendations.
d) Within fifteen (15) school days of its initial meeting, the Academic 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 confidential file by the Vice President of Student Services and shall be
available to the Respondent and Petitioner throughout this procedure. If the Vice President of Student Services is the Respondent, the Vice President of Instruction will keep the summary
record.
g) Upon issuance of the written recommendation to the Respondent and Petitioner, the Vice President of Student Services or
designee shall destroy the record referred to above. The Respondent 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 Committee.
Formal Hearing Procedure – Grievance Category #2
– All Grievances Except Grading
The Student Grievance Committee shall be comprised as follows:
a) Two students selected by the President of the Associated Student Body.
b) Two committee members representing the employment classification of the Respondent unless the Respondent is a student. These members shall be selected by the following unit presidents (Faculty Association President, CSEA President, Superintendent/President).
c) One administrator (other than the Vice President of Student Services) 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 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 statements, 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 acceptable to the Vice President of Student Services.
d) The committee shall judge the relevancy and weight of testimony and evidence and make its findings of facts limiting its investigation 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 Respondent, the Petitioner, and the Vice President of Student Services.
f) The hearing shall be closed to the public.
g) A summary record of the proceedings shall be kept in a confidential 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 destroyed. 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 following actions:
a) Dismiss the petition.
b) Act in accordance with the Student Grievance Committee’s recommendation.
c) Take such other or further actions as the Vice President of Student 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 recommendation.
c) Take such other or further action as the Superintendent/President deems appropriate.
If the Respondent or Petitioner is dissatisfied with the Superintendent/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 recommendation.
c) Take such or further action, within the provisions of the Educational Code, as the Board of Trustees deems appropriate.
The decision of the Board of Trustees is final and there is n further appeal 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 Instruction, 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 educational environment in which all students are treated with respect and
dignity. Each student has the right to learn in an environment that promotes 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 Amendment of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and California Education Code Sections 210 through 214, inclusive.
Therefore, the District strongly condemns, opposes, and prohibits sexual 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 expulsion.
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 impact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or of
creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.
d) Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is
used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available 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 contact 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 comments, slurs, jokes, and epithets.
d) Physical examples include but are not limited to assault, touching, 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 sexual harassment.
4. Making reprisals, threats of reprisal, or implied threats of reprisal following a negative response. For example:
a) Within the work environment either 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 performance evaluation will be prepared; or suggesting a scholarship 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 process 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 recommending the disposition of the complaint.
b) The Vice President of Student Services will review the factual information 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 alleged incidents occurred, and will take and/or authorize appropriate action.
3. FORMAL RESOLUTION PROCESS
If the complaint is not resolved by the informal process to the satisfaction of the alleged victim, the following formal procedures are available:
a) The complaint shall be reduced to writing and sent to the appropriate 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 reviewed 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 involved 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 alleged 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 appropriate 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 alleged 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. (See Pg. 12 for fines)
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 Parking 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 Residence Hall and Parking Lot E of the Children Center.
B. Guest/Visitor Parking: Guest, temporary or other special parking 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 handicapped 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 service roadway or lawn without a special permit issued by the Business 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 citations 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 resources 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 usage will be given to students working on class related assignments. Personal use such as nonclass-related email, chat rooms, and research 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, tampering 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. Unauthorized 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 approval.
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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. Decreased 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 substances 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 alcohol 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.
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
HEALTH RISKS
Marijuana, THC,
Hashish
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. 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 impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory 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, including 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 youngsters of becoming alcoholics.
Policy
A prohibition against illegal drugs and alcohol for all students is contained in the Standards of Student Conduct adopted by the Board of
Trustees. This document lists the following violations for which students are subject to disciplinary action:
Use, possession, or distribution of narcotic or dangerous drugs, on district 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 action may be taken: warning, reprimand, disciplinary probation, suspension, 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 under 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 distribution 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 possession 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 offense. Depending upon the specific offense, the individual may be
punished by imprisonment for one to five years. Also, it should be noted that California is one of the few states in which being under the influence 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
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al Anon (for the family
of Alcoholics)
(661) 763-1647
(661)
(888)
SMOKING ON CAMPUS
Taft College is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive 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.
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The legislature of the State of California and the public through the
initiative ballot have enacted legislation banning smoking from workplaces 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 appropriate campus Web sites and publications. Signage shall be visible at
all designated areas and directional signage identifying designated areas shall be posted where needed.
To give people a reasonable amount of time to adjust to this new procedure 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 submitted 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
the Vice President of Student Services or the Vice President of Administrative Services if you have questions or concerns.
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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 five
academic years:
CRIMINAL OFFENSE –
ON-CAMPUS
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Murder/Non-negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses
(including forcible rape)
1
0
1
0
1
Nonforcible sex offenses
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
1
0
0
0
0
Aggravated assault
3
0
4
0
4
Burglary
6
0
2
0
2
Motor vehicle theft
0
0
0
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Murder/Non-negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
All forcible sex offenses,
including forcible rape (if
available)
0
0
0
0
0
Forcible rape
0
0
0
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Liquor law violations
0
0
0
0
0
Drug law violations
0
0
0
0
0
Illegal weapons
possessions
0
0
0
0
0
HATE CRIMES –
ON-CAMPUS
ARRESTS–ON-CAMPUS
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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, college, 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, college, 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 unincorporated 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 Section 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 violation 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 misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than
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.
b) If the problem occurs at night, report the problem to the security
guard on duty or the official in the Counseling Center.
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3. Residence Hall Problems
Report all problems to the supervisor on duty or to the Vice President 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 notified.
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 absolutely essential. Students must assume responsibility for their safety 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 valuables 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 Office 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 initiated 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 department and Taft College is stressed in all investigations.
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 Rehabilitation 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 college’s programs and activities, including vocational education. Inqui-
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ries regarding the equal opportunity policies, the filing of grievances,
or to request a copy of the grievance procedures covering discrimination complaints may be directed to:
Abel Núñez, Title IX Coordinator
29 Emmons Park Drive
Taft, California 93268
(661) 763-7715
William Duncan, Section 504 Coordinator
Executive Vice President
29 Emmons Park Drive
Taft, California 93268
(661) 763-7717
The college recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility 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 nondiscrimination in education or the district’s compliance with those provisions 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 written grievance when students do not agree with the academic accommodations 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 student regarding the dispute resolution or written grievance procedures
and can be reached at (661) 763-7717.
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Academic Honesty............................................................................................... 113
Academic Policies And Procedures .................................................................17
Academic Policies And Procedures Committee .........................................17
Academic Renewal ................................................................................................22
Academic Year Fees ...............................................................................................14
Accounting ...............................................................................................................45
Accounting Major ..................................................................................................42
Adding Classes ........................................................................................................22
Additional Degrees ...............................................................................................30
Adjunct Faculty .................................................................................................... 104
Administration ..................................................................................................... 103
Administration Major ...........................................................................................43
Admission and Registration ...............................................................................11
Admission of International Students .............................................................12
Admission to Community Service Classes ...................................................11
Admission to Noncredit Classes .......................................................................11
Admission to the College ....................................................................................11
Advanced Placement Examination Credit ...................................................20
Advisory Committees ...........................................................................................10
Alcohol Abuse ...................................................................................................... 121
Anatomy ....................................................................................................................56
Anthropology ..........................................................................................................56
Anthropology Concentration ............................................................................40
Appeal Procedure ............................................................................................... 115
Appeal to the Board Of Trustees ................................................................... 116
Application for Admission . .................................................................................11
Application for Graduation ................................................................................31
Archaeology ............................................................................................................ 56
Art ........................................................................................................................ 46, 56
Art Major ................................................................................................................... 39
Associate Degree Andgeneral Education Philosophy .............................29
Associate Degree Credit Courses .....................................................................29
Associated Student Body ....................................................................................28
Astronomy ................................................................................................................58
Athletics .....................................................................................................................28
Attendance Requirements .................................................................................17
Auditing Classes .....................................................................................................22
Automotive Computerizedengine Controls ................................................46
Automotive Electricity, Electronicsand Microprocessors .......................46
Automotive Engine Rebuilding ........................................................................46
Automotive Master Technician, Entry Level ................................................47
Automotive Technology Major .........................................................................43
Automotive Tune-Up, Electronic Diagnosing and Emissions ...............47
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Bad Check Charge ................................................................................................. 15
Berkeley (UC)............................................................................................................ 34
Biology .......................................................................................................................58
Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) .......................................................26
Board of Trustees ................................................................................................. 103
Botany ........................................................................................................................58
Business ............................................................................................................. 42, 59
Business Administration ......................................................................................58
Business Administration Major .........................................................................39
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California Penal Code Section 290-01
Registration Requirement ............................................................................... 123
California State University (CSU) ......................................................................32
Campus Problems ............................................................................................... 123
Campus Security ................................................................................................. 124
Career/transfer Center .........................................................................................23
Catalog Rights................................................................................................... 30, 55
Ceramics ....................................................................................................................60
Certificate in Accounting ....................................................................................45
Certificate in Automotive Electricity, Electronics
and Microprocessors ............................................................................................46
Certificate in Automotive Engine Rebuilding .............................................47
Certificate in Automotive Master Technician, Entry Level ......................47
Certificate in Automotive Tune-Up Electronic
Diagnosing and Emissions .................................................................................47
Certificate in Computerized Engine Controls .............................................46
Certificate Programs .............................................................................................45
Challenging a Prerequisite or Co-requisite ..................................................55
Chemistry ..................................................................................................................61
Child Development Assistant Teacher ...........................................................50
Child Development Associate Teacher ..........................................................50
Children’s Center ....................................................................................................25
CLEP ............................................................................................................................19
CLEP, Examination .................................................................................................19
CLEP, Subjects Offered for Credit .....................................................................19
CLEP Policy for Taft College ................................................................................19
College Calendar .......................................................................................................3
College Personnel ............................................................................................... 103
College Terms .............................................................................................................7
College Transfer Curricula ...................................................................................39
Commencement Exercises .................................................................................31
Communications ....................................................................................................61
Communications and Analytical Thinking ...................................................31
Community Scholarships ....................................................................................27
Community Services .............................................................................................10
Community Services Programs ........................................................................10
Community Use of Campus Facilities .............................................................10
Competency Requirements ...............................................................................30
Computer Science .................................................................................................62
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) ......................... 24
Corrections Major ..................................................................................................43
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Index
Counseling ...............................................................................................................23
Course Advisories ..................................................................................................56
Course Descriptions ..............................................................................................56
Course Prerequisites, Co-requisites, and
Recommended Preparation ..............................................................................55
Course Repetition ..................................................................................................21
Courses Eligible for Credit/No-Credit Grading ...........................................19
Courses of Instruction ..........................................................................................55
Credit/No-Credit Classes .....................................................................................18
Credit by Examination ......................................................................................... 19
Criminal Justice ...................................................................................................... 43
Criminal Justice Administration ............................................................... 43, 64
Criminal Justice Administration - Corrections ............................................47
Culinary Arts ............................................................................................................67
D
Davis (UC) ..................................................................................................................34
Dental Hygiene .......................................................................................................68
Dental Hygiene Major ..........................................................................................44
Dental Hygiene Program Fees ..........................................................................15
Deposits .....................................................................................................................15
Determining Residency for Tuition Purposes .............................................13
Disciplinary Action ................................................................................................14
Dismissal, Appeal ...................................................................................................21
Dismissal, Standards .............................................................................................21
Dismissal Letter .......................................................................................................21
Disqualification and Dismissal ..........................................................................21
Distance Learning Courses .................................................................................23
Drama . ....................................................................................................................... 70
Dropping Classes ...................................................................................................22
Drug Abuse ........................................................................................................... 121
Drug Free Campus .............................................................................................. 121
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E-mail Address Procedure .................................................................................. 14
Early Childhood Education ..................................................................49, 50, 70
Early Childhood Education Major ....................................................................44
Early Intervention Assistant I .............................................................................51
Early Intervention Assistant II ............................................................................51
Economics ................................................................................................................73
Electives .....................................................................................................................31
Electronics ................................................................................................................74
Electronics Major ....................................................................................................44
English ........................................................................................................................76
English as a Second Language ....................................................................9, 78
English Composition (Language and Rationality) ....................................31
English Language Proficiency ...........................................................................12
English Major . ......................................................................................................... 39
Enrollment/Tuition Fee Refund Policy ...........................................................15
Enrollment Fees ......................................................................................................14
Environmental Studies ........................................................................................79
Exceptions ................................................................................................................14
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) ...........................24
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Faculty ..................................................................................................................... 103
Faculty Emeriti ..................................................................................................... 106
Fall Semester, 2007 ...................................................................................................3
Family Child Care Provider Level I ....................................................................51
Family Child Care Provider Level II ..................................................................52
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ............................... 113
Federal Pell Grant . ................................................................................................. 25
Federal Programs ...................................................................................................25
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant ..........................25
Federal Work-Study ...............................................................................................25
Fees .............................................................................................................................14
Financial Aid ............................................................................................................25
Financial Aid Packaging Priorities ...................................................................27
Financial Aid Dismissal...........................................................................................28
Financial Aid Probation ....................................................................................... 28
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Procedure ......................27
Financial Assurance ...............................................................................................12
Fines ............................................................................................................................14
French .........................................................................................................................79
Freshman ..................................................................................................................20
Full-Time Student ...................................................................................................20
G
General Business Major .......................................................................................42
General Education Requirements ...................................................................30
Geography ................................................................................................................80
Geography Concentration .................................................................................41
Geology ..................................................................................................................... 80
German ......................................................................................................................80
Golf Club Repair & Design .................................................................................. 80
Grade Changes .......................................................................................................18
Grading Symbols ................................................................................................... 17
Graduate ...................................................................................................................20
Graduation, Additional Requirements ...........................................................31
Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates .........................30
Graphic Design .......................................................................................................46
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Health Education ...................................................................................................80
Health Regulations ................................................................................................12
Health Risks ........................................................................................................... 121
Hearing and Disciplinary Procedures .......................................................... 114
History ........................................................................................................................81
History Concentration ..........................................................................................41
History of the College .............................................................................................9
Home Economics ...................................................................................................82
Housing Regulations ............................................................................................23
Humanities ....................................................................................................... 31, 82
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IGETC ..........................................................................................................................35
Incoming Transfer Students ...............................................................................28
Incomplete (Non-Evaluative Symbol)..............................................................18
Independent Colleges .........................................................................................35
Industrial Arts Major .............................................................................................40
Industrial Education Automotive ....................................................................83
Industrial Education Drafting ............................................................................85
Industrial Education Machining .......................................................................85
Industrial Education Safety ................................................................................85
Industrial Education Welding ............................................................................87
Industrial Health and Safety ..............................................................................47
Industrial Health and Safety Major .................................................................44
Industrial Technology Major . ............................................................................ 44
Information Competency ...................................................................................88
Information Management ..................................................................................52
Information Management Major .....................................................................43
Inglés Como Segundo Idioma ..........................................................................10
Institutional Programs .........................................................................................26
Instructional Materials .........................................................................................14
Insurance Coverage ..............................................................................................12
Inter-District Agreement .....................................................................................13
Intercollegiate Athletics CSU/UC .....................................................................94
International Student Services .........................................................................23
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum ........................35
IP (In Progress) (Non-Evaluative Symbol) .....................................................18
Irvine (UC)..................................................................................................................34
J
Journalism ................................................................................................................88
Journalism Major ...................................................................................................40
L
Late Registration ....................................................................................................13
Learning Skills .........................................................................................................88
Leave of Absence ...................................................................................................17
Liberal Arts Major ...................................................................................................40
Life Science Major ..................................................................................................40
Location and Facilities .............................................................................................9
Los Angeles (UC)......................................................................................................34
M
Majors for Associate Degrees ............................................................................29
Materials Fees ..........................................................................................................14
Mathematics ............................................................................................................89
Mathematics Major ...............................................................................................40
Matriculation Exemption ....................................................................................13
Matriculation Policy ..............................................................................................12
Merced (UC)...............................................................................................................34
Microbiology ...........................................................................................................91
Minimum Load .......................................................................................................20
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Mission Statement ....................................................................................................9
Multicultural Club ..................................................................................................28
Music ...........................................................................................................................91
MW (Military Withdrawal) (Non-Evaluative Symbol) . ...............................18
N
Natural Science .......................................................................................................30
Non-High School Graduates ..............................................................................11
Non-Resident Tuition ............................................................................................14
Non-Resident Tuition Fee ...................................................................................12
Non-Discrimination Notice ............................................................................. 124
Occupational Curricula ........................................................................................42
Office Technology ..................................................................................................53
Office Technology Major .....................................................................................42
Other Courses Acceptable Toward Graduation ..........................................31
P
Parking Fees .............................................................................................................15
Parking Lot Problems ........................................................................................ 123
Part-Time Student ..................................................................................................20
Petroleum Technology ................................................................................. 53, 91
Petroleum Technology Major ............................................................................44
Philosophy ................................................................................................................93
Phi Theta Kappa ......................................................................................................28
Photography ............................................................................................................94
Physical Education .................................................................................................94
Physical Education Major ....................................................................................40
Physical Science Major .........................................................................................40
Physics ........................................................................................................................96
Physiology ................................................................................................................97
Political Science ......................................................................................................97
Political Science Concentration ........................................................................41
Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine ...............................................................................41
Pre-Forestry ..............................................................................................................41
Pre-Law ......................................................................................................................42
Pre-Nursing ..............................................................................................................41
Pre-Pharmacy ..........................................................................................................42
Pre-Physical Therapy ............................................................................................ 41
Pre-Professional Programs ................................................................................. 41
Probation, Notification ........................................................................................21
Probationary Letter ...............................................................................................21
Procedure for Approval of Posting Flyers on Campus . ......................... 121
Procedures for Credit/No-Credit Grading .....................................................18
Procedures for Reporting Criminal Actions or
other Emergencies Occurring on Campus ................................................ 123
Provisional Student ...............................................................................................20
Psychology ...............................................................................................................97
Psychology Concentration .................................................................................41
Publications ............................................................................................................. 28
Purchased Textbooks ............................................................................................15
R
RD (Report Delayed) (Non-Evaluative Symbol) . .........................................18
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Recreation .................................................................................................................98
Recreation Major . .................................................................................................. 40
Refunds ......................................................................................................................26
Refunds And Repayment of Title IV Funds ...................................................26
Registration . ............................................................................................................ 13
Regular Session ...................................................................................................... 12
Regular Student .....................................................................................................20
Rental Textbook Fee Refund Policy . ............................................................... 16
Rented Textbooks ..................................................................................................15
Repayments .............................................................................................................26
Requirements for Associate Degrees .............................................................29
Residence Hall Problems .................................................................................. 124
Residence Halls . ............................................................................................. 12, 14
Riverside (UC) ...........................................................................................................34
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San Diego (UC) . .......................................................................................................34
San Francisco (UC) . ................................................................................................35
Santa Barbara (UC) .................................................................................................35
Santa Cruz (UC)........................................................................................................35
Scholastic Honors ..................................................................................................31
Secretarial Studies Major ....................................................................................43
Security in the Residence Halls ...................................................................... 124
Semester System ....................................................................................................10
Sexual Harassment Procedure ....................................................................... 119
Sexual Harrassment Policy .............................................................................. 118
Sign Language Studies ........................................................................................98
Smoking on Campus ......................................................................................... 122
Social Activities .......................................................................................................28
Social and Behavioral Science ...........................................................................30
Social Science ..........................................................................................................99
Social Science Major .............................................................................................40
Sociology ..................................................................................................................99
Sociology Concentration ....................................................................................41
Sophomore ..............................................................................................................20
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 100
Special (Admit) ........................................................................................................20
Special Education ............................................................................................... 100
Special Part-Time Students ................................................................................12
Speech .................................................................................................................... 101
Spring Semester, 2008 ............................................................................................3
Standards for Probation ......................................................................................21
Standards of Student Conduct ...................................................................... 113
Standards of Student Conduct Violations ................................................. 113
State Programs ........................................................................................................25
Statistics .................................................................................................................. 101
Student, Classification ..........................................................................................20
Student Body Fees .................................................................................................14
Student Center ........................................................................................................25
Student Computer Use ..................................................................................... 120
Student Discipline Procedures ...................................................................... 114
Student Grievance Policy ................................................................................. 117
Student Handbook ............................................................................................ 111
Student Job Placement .......................................................................................23
Student Load ...........................................................................................................20
Student Organizations and Activities ............................................................28
Student Parking Regulations .......................................................................... 120
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Student Responsibility .........................................................................................17
Student Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................ 113
Student Right to Know -Campus Security Act ......................................... 123
Student Success .................................................................................................. 101
Student Support Services ...................................................................................24
Student Support Services Dispute Resolution
and Grievance Procedure ................................................................................ 124
Student Work Program ........................................................................................26
Suggested Curricula Requirements ................................................................39
Summer Session ............................................................................................. 10, 12
Summer Session, 2007 ............................................................................................3
Support Staff ........................................................................................................ 108
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Table of Contents ......................................................................................................5
Taft College Children’s Center Instructors ................................................. 106
Taft College Dental Hygiene Program ...........................................................45
Taft College District High School Academic Merit Award . .................... 27
Taft College General Education Certification ..............................................33
Taft College IGETC .................................................................................................36
Taft College IGETC Information ........................................................................35
Taft College Non-Resident Scholarship .........................................................27
Taft College Scholarship ......................................................................................27
Technology ...............................................................................................................43
Tech Prep Credit .....................................................................................................20
Textbook Program .................................................................................................15
The Disciplinary Appeal Committee ........................................................... 115
Training for Veterans .............................................................................................23
Transcripts ................................................................................................................16
Transfer Planning ...................................................................................................31
Transfer Students ...................................................................................................11
Transfer to Independent California Colleges & Universities.............................................................................................................37
Transition to Independent .............................................................................. 106
Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL) .......................................25
Tutoring .................................................................................................................. 102
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Units In Residence Requiremen .......................................................................31
Unit Value ..................................................................................................................20
University of California (UC) ...............................................................................34
University of California Campuses ..................................................................34
Vision Statement .......................................................................................................9
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ..................................................................25
W (Withdrawal) (Non-Evaluative Symbol) . ...................................................18
Withdrawal from the College ............................................................................ 22
Withdrawing after the Deadline ......................................................................17
Work Experience ................................................................................................. 102
Work Experience Program ..................................................................................26
Z
Zoology .................................................................................................................. 102