In Memoriam
Catherine Vetter-McVey 1929 – 2005
Merced College Educator from 1971 – 2005
Mixed media by Catherine McVey, used by permission of Ted McVey
Merced College Catalog 2005-2006
The online catalog is divided into three parts, each as a separate PDF.
This is Part #2 Majors, Certificates and Transfer Programs which includes:
• Associate Degree Majors
• Certificate Programs
• Transfer Programs
This web version of the 2005-2006 Merced College Catalog is an adaptation of the official printed publication, and is
published for informational purposes. Some content and references have been altered to facilitate posting to the web.
Students are advised to consult the current Schedule of Classes and college counselors for supplementary information.
Accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Merced College, 3600 M Street, Merced, CA 95348-2806
(209) 384-6000 • www.mccd.edu
Majors, Certificates, and
Transfer Programs
ASSOCIATE DEGREE MAJORS
Since learning is a continual process of self-discovery, you are encouraged to keep an open mind about your potential and options.
California Community Colleges have unique relationships with the UC and California State University systems, so you can move
easily from a two-year to a four-year college. With proper planning, you can earn an associate degree while fulfilling the lower
division requirements of a four-year school. As you choose courses at Merced College, you are encouraged to keep your options
open for transfer.
Merced College awards Associate Degrees in the following majors:
05000.1 Accounting (AA)
21050.1 Addiction Studies (AA)
01000.1 Agriculture Business (AA) 01000.2 Agriculture Business (AS)
01050.1 Agriculture, General (AA)
01050.2 Agriculture, General (AS)
01100.1 Animal Science (AA)
01100.2 Animal Science (AS)
22100.1 Anthropology (AA)
09000.1 Automotive Technology (AA)
04100.2 Biological Science (AS)
04130.2 Biotechnology (AS)
05100.1 Business Administration (AA)
05150.1 Business, General (AA)
19100.2 Chemistry (AS)
19150.2 Chemistry Pre-Professional (AS)
13010.1 Child Development (AA)
15601.1 Communication Studies (AA)
09050.2 Computer Studies & Electronics (AS)
Computer Studies
07300.2 Management Information Systems (AS)
07200.2 Computer Science (AS)
09101.1 Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural (AA)
09102.1 Computer-Aided Design - Mechanical (AA)
21100.1 Corrections (AA)
21150.1 Criminal Justice (AA)
01150.1 Crop Science (AA)
01150.2 Crop Science (AS)
01200.1 Diesel Equipment Technology (AA)
01200.2 Diesel Equipment Technology (AS)
10300.1 Drama (AA)
09200.1 Electrical Technology(AA)
Electronics Technology
09040.1 Computer & Networking Technology (AA)
09250.1 Electronics Technician (AA)
09300.1 Engineering (AA)
09300.2 Engineering (AS)
09350.2 Engineering Technology (AS)
15200.1 English (AA)
21301.2 Environmental Technologies (AS)
21400.1 Fire Technology (AA)
13160.1 Foods and Nutrition (AA)
11200.1 French (AA)
49100.1 General Studies (AA)
19400.2 Geology (AS)
11400.1 German (AA)
12300.1 Health Sciences (AA)
22300.1 History (AA)
01250.1 Horse Management (AA)
01250.2 Horse Management (AS)
21500.1 Human Services (AA)
49300.1 Humanities (AA)
09400.1
09500.1
09550.1
09650.1
HVAC Technology (AA)
Industrial Electronics Technology (AA)
Industrial Maintenance Technology (AA)
Instrumentation & Process Control
Technology (AA)
06500.1 Journalism (AA)
09700.2 Laboratory Technology (AS)
01350.1 Landscape Horticulture (AA)
01350.2 Landscape Horticulture (AS)
09720.1 Laser Electro-Optics (AA)
05300.1 Legal Secretarial (AA)
04300.1 Life Science (AA)
05350.1 Management, Merchandising (AA)
05400.1 Management, Small Business (AA)
05450.1 Management/Supervisory (AA)
17400.1 Mathematics (AA)
01450.1 Mechanized Agriculture Technology (AA)
01450.2 Mechanized Agric. Technology (AS)
10400.1 Music (AA)
12500.2 Nursing, Registered (AS)
12550.1 Nursing, Vocational (AA)
Office Technology
05200.1 Clerical Office (AA)
05250.1 Information/Word Processing (AA)
05301.1 Legal Office (AA)
05500.1 Medical Office (AA)
05551.1 Office Administration (AA)
14300.1 Paralegal Studies (AA)
15400.1 Philosophy (AA)
10500.1 Photography (AA)
08500.1 Physical Education (AA)
19600.1 Physical Science (AA)
19700.2 Physics (AS)
20500.1 Psychology (AA)
12700.2 Radiologic Technology (AS)
05600.1 Real Estate (AA)
22500.1 Social Science (AA)
11600.1 Spanish (AA)
09750.1 Toyota-approved Automotive Program (AA)
49650.1 Transfer Studies (AA)
49700.1 University Studies (AA)
10700.1 Visual Arts (AA)
09800.1 Welding Technology (AA)
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
If you are interested in taking only the occupational major area classes, you will be eligible to receive a Certificate of
Completion from Merced College upon the successful completion of the final occupational major area course.
A grade point of at least 2.0 or better is required in the area of concentration. A minimum of 12 units must be taken
at Merced College. For specific requirements of each certificate program, see the catalog section “Associate Degree,
Certificate and Transfer Programs.” A Certificate of Completion is available in each of the following occupational
major areas:
05000.3
21050.3
01052.3
01000.3
01050.3
01100.3
09001.3
09002.3
09003.3
09007.3
09004.3
09006.3
Accounting (CC)
Addiction Studies (CC)
Agricultural Chemicals
Agriculture Business (CC)
Agriculture, General (CC)
Animal Science (CC)
Automotive - Body and Fender (CC)
Automotive - Engine Performance (CC)
Automotive - Engines (CC)
Automotive - Parts and Service Professional (CC)
Automotive - Suspension & Brakes (CC)
Automotive - Transmissions (CC)
04130.3 Biotechnology (CC)
05150.3 Business, General (CC)
05200.3
10200.3
09401.3
09040.3
09101.3
09102.3
21100.3
21150.3
01150.3
Clerical Office (CC)
Commercial Art (CC)
Commercial Refrigeration Technician (CC)
Computer & Networking Technology (CC)
Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural (CC)
Computer-Aided Design - Mechanical (CC)
Corrections (CC)
Criminal Justice (CC)
Crop Science (CC)
01200.3 Diesel Equipment Technology (CC)
09200.3 Electrician (CC)
09250.3 Electronics Technician (CC)
21400.3 Fire Technology (CC)
13160.3 Foods and Nutrition (CC)
13200.3 Foster Care Education (CC)
01250.3
01302.3
01301.3
21500.3
09400.3
09401.3
Horse Management (CC)
Horseshoeing - Advanced (CC)
Horseshoeing - Beginning (CC)
Human Services (CC)
HVAC - Technician (CC)
HVAC - Commercial Refrigeration
Technician (CC)
09500.3
09550.3
05250.3
09650.3
Industrial Electronics Technician (CC)
Industrial Maintenance Technician (CC)
Information/Word Processing (CC)
Instrumentation & Process Control
Technician (CC)
Landscape Horticulture (CC)
Laser Electro-Optics (CC)
Legal Office (CC)
Legal Secretarial (CC)
Management, Merchandising (CC)
Management, Small Business (CC)
Management/Supervisory (CC)
Mechanized Agriculture Technology (CC)
Mechanized Agriculture - Compact Power
Equipment
05500.3
Medical Office (CC)
01350.3
09720.3
05301.3
05300.3
05350.3
05400.3
05450.3
01450.3
01453.3
12550.3
Nursing, Vocational (CC)
05551.3
Office Administration (CC)
14300.3
10500.3
12700.3
05600.3
Paralegal Studies (CC)
Photography (CC)
Radiologic Technology (CC)
Real Estate (CC)
12800.3 Sonography, Diagnostic Medical (CC)
09751.3 Toyota-approved Parts and Service
Professional (CC)
10700.3 Visual Arts (CC)
09800.3 Welding Technology (CC)
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Accounting
An Associate in Arts D egree in Accounting is available in preparation for
employment in the field of bookkeeping or accounting as a full-charge
bookkeeper or junior accountant. For the A.A. D egree, students must meet
the graduation requirements and complete the following courses:
AC T G -04A
AC T G -04B
AC T G -31
AC T G -51
BU S-10
BU S-18A
C PSC -30
Fundam entals of Financial Accounting .
Fundam entals of Managerial Accounting
C om puterized Accounting . . . . . . . . . . .
Applied Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C om puter Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Plus s ix units from the following:
AC T G -52
Payroll R ecords and Ac counting . . . . . . . . . .
AC T G -54
C ost Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC T G -56
G overnmental and N ot-For-Profit Accounting
AC T G -70A-ZZ Special T opics in Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Business C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finite Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C PSC -30
C R IM-33
H LT H -10
H MSV-50
PSYC -22
SO C -01
S O C -02
SO C -28
C omputer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Family Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C ontemporary H ealth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Survey and U tilization of C ommunity R esources
H uman Sexuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introductory Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C ontem porary S ocial P roblem s . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marriage and the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Agricultural Chemicals
C ertificate of C om pletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion in Agricultural C hemicals will
satisfactory completion of the 18-unit core courses listed
AG BS-18
Agricultural C om puter Applications . . . .
PLSC -10
Elements of Plant Science . . . . . . . . . . .
PLSC -12
W eeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLSC -13
Econom ic Entom ology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SO IL-10
Soil Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SO IL-11
Fertilizers and Soil Amendments . . . . . .
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BU S-43
C P SC -01
EC O N -01A
EC O N -01B
MAT H -10
MAT H -15
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of 30 units of course work in this area of study which includes the core
courses indicated for the A.A. D egree in Accounting.
Agriculture
For C SU and the U niversity of C alifornia, the student should consult the
requirements of the particular cam pus, and the particular curriculum, in
which he/she intends to enroll. C are must be exercised to be sure that the
proper prerequisites are taken for certain upper division courses.
(S ee listings under Agriculture Business, Animal Science, Crop Science,
D iesel Equipment T echnology, G eneral Agriculture, H orse Management,
H orseshoeing, Landscape Horticulture, and Mechanized A griculture
T echnology.)
Addiction Studies
T he Associate in Arts D egree in Addiction Studies, which is fully accredited
by the C alifornia Association for Alcohol and D rug Educators (C AAD E), is
available for students who meet the graduation requirem ents and complete
the following required courses:
Units
AD ST -41
Introduction to Addiction Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AD ST -42A
Screening, Assessment, and T reatment Planning
in Addiction C ounseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AD ST -42B
Introduction to Addiction C ounseling Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AD ST -43
Professional R esponsibilities and Ethical
Practice in Addiction Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AD ST -44
Pharmacology of Substance Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AD ST -45
Leadership and Counseling in Addiction G roups . . . . . . . . 3
AD ST -46
Addiction Education and Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O O P-41
C ooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PSYC-01A
Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYC-23
Personal and Social Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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PSYC -51
Applied Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A fully accredited C AAD E C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon
the satisfactory completion of the 33-unit curriculum listed above plus an
additional six units from the following electives:
Units
AD ST -49A-ZZ Special T opics in Addiction Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½ -4
C LD V-08
Families and Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O MM-05
Interpersonal C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Agriculture Business
T he Associate in Science Degree in Agriculture Business is available upon
satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements in addition to the
Agriculture Business core and 12 units from the elective list. T he Associate
in Arts D egree is available upon satisfactory completion of the graduation
requirem ents in addition to the Agriculture Business core and 3 units from
the elective list.
C ore:
AG BS-10
AG BS-11
AG BS-12
AG BS-13
AG BS-17
AG BS-18
MEC H -31
Electives:
AG BS-14
AG BS-30*
AG BS-31*
A G B S-49
AG BS-70A-ZZ
AN SC
PLSC
MEC H
Introduction to Agriculture Business . .
Agricultural Economics . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agricultural Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agricultural Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agricultural Sales and C ommunication
Agricultural C omputer Applications . . .
Equipment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Farm Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agricultural Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agricultural Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A griculture B usiness: P roblem s . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special T opics in Agriculture Business . . . . . . .
Animal Science Electives** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plant Science Electives*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanized Ag Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
*AG BS-30 and AG BS-31 are both repeatable three times.
*Includes Animal Science and D airy H usbandry courses.
**Includes Plant Science, C rop Production, Soil Science, Landscape
H orticulture, and Fruit Production courses.
elective courses from all five agricultural areas.
Suggested agriculture courses to m eet G eneral Education Breadth
R equirements:
Suggested agriculture courses to meet G eneral Education Breadth
R equirements: AG BS -11*
(Area D) Agricultural Economics . . . . . . 3
PLSC -10*
(Area B2)
Elements of Plant Science . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SO IL-10*
(Area B1)
Soil Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
*T ransfer students should consult with their counselor regarding G eneral
Education Breadth R equirements.
C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of
the 19 unit core, plus 15 units from the electives above (at least five elective
units must be AG BS courses).
Suggested agriculture courses to meet G eneral Education Breadth
R equirements: AG BS-11 (Area D ); AN SC -10 or PLSC -10 (area B2); and
SO IL-10 (area B1).
Animal Science
Agriculture, General/Agricultural
Education
T he Associate in Science Degree in G eneral Agriculture is available upon
satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements in addition to the
G eneral Agriculture C ore and 18 units from the elective list. T he Associate
in Arts D egree is available upon satisfactory completion of the graduation
requirem ents in addition to the G eneral Agriculture C ore and nine units from
the elective list. Students must complete elective courses from three of the
five agricultural areas.
C ore:
AG BS-18
AG R I-10
AN SC -10
LA N D -11
MEC H -31
Agricultural C omputer Applications . .
Agriculture, Environment, and Society
Elements of Animal Science . . . . . . .
Elements of O rnamental H orticulture .
Equipment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Electiv es:
Agriculture Business
AG BS -10
Introduction to Agriculture Business . . . . . . . . . . .
AG BS -12
Agricultural Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AG BS-13
Agricultural Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AG BS-17
Agricultural Sales and C ommunication . . . . . . . . .
AG BS-30
Agricultural Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Animal Science
AN SC -11
Elements of Animal N utrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AN SC -13
Animal D isease and Parasite Control . . . . . . . . . .
AN SC -15
Livestock Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AN SC -30
Fitting, Showing, and Merchandising Livestock . . .
C rop Science/Plant Science/Soil Science
C R O P-10
Elements of Agronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R O P-12
Vegetable C rops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R O P-13
Forage C rops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLSC -13
Economic Entomology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SO IL-11
Fertilizer and Soil Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landscape Horticulture
LAN D -10A
O rnamental Plant Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LAN D -12
Landscape D esign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LAN D -14
Landscape Construction and Installation . . . . . . . .
PLSC -16
Plant Propagation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanized A griculture
MEC H -06
Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel W elding and Shielded
Metal Arc W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEC H -10
Agricultural Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ME C H -15
Sm all Engine R epair and Maintenance . . . . . . . . .
MEC H -35
Small Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of
the 13-unit core plus 24 units from the elective list. Students must complete
An A ssociate in A rts D egree in A nimal Science is available upon satisfactory
completion of the graduation requirem ents and completing the 22-unit core.
C ore:
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AG BS-18
Agricultural C omputer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -10
Elements of Animal Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -11
Elements of Animal N utrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -12
Livestock Breeding and Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -13
Animal D isease and Parasite Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R O P-13
Forage C rops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -31
Equipment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Plus one animal production course from the following list:
AN SC -16
H orse H usbandry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AN SC -17
Beef Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AN SC -18
Sheep Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AN SC -19
Swine Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D AIR -10
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An Associate in Science Degree in Animal Science is available upon
satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements, completion of the
core courses listed above, plus eight units from the electives list.
Electives:
AG BS-12
Agricultural Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -15
Livestock Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AN SC -16
H orse H usbandry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -17
Beef Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -18
Sheep Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -19
Swine Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -22
Applied Livestock Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -30
Fitting, Showing, and Merchandising Livestock . . . . . . . . . 3
AN SC -70
Special T opics in Animal Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
D AIR -10
Elem ents of D airy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D AIR -11
D airy C attle Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
M EC H -06
Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel W elding and Shielded
Metal Arc W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
M EC H -12
Agriculture Equipm ent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of
the 22-unit core and 14 units from the electives above.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Anthropology
T his major is designed for students interested in Anthropology who intend to
continue their studies at one of the C alifornia State C olleges or at the
U niversity of C alifornia; students should work with their counselors for
specific requirements.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Anthropology, students must meet the
graduation requirements and the 18-unit curriculum below. It is
recommended that breadth classes be chosen from the lists below whenever
possible.
Units
AN T H -01
Physical Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AN T H -01L Physical Anthropology Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AN T H -02
C ultural Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AR C H -01
Introduction to Archaeology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AR C H -01L Field Archaeology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Students must also select an additional seven units from the following lists
according to the student’s area of concentration:
C ultural Anthropology C oncentration
Units
AN T H -10
Southeast Asian C ulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
G EO G -02 W orld G eography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -10
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH IL-15
C omparative R eligions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SC I-30
Science Lab Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Physical Anthropology C oncentration
AN AT -25
G eneral H uman Anatomy . .
C H EM-04A G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . .
C H EM-04B G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . .
G EN E-10
Introduction to G enetics . . .
G EO L-01
Physical G eology . . . . . . . .
MAT H -10
Elementary Statistics . . . . .
SC I-30
Science Lab Experience . .
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Archaeology C oncentration
G EO G -01 Physical G eography . . . .
G EO G -01L Physical G eography Lab
G EO L-01
Physical G eology . . . . . .
MAT H -10
Elementary Statistics . . .
SC I-30
Science Lab Experience
SO IL-10
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Automotive Technology
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Automotive T echnology, students must
meet the graduate requirem ents and complete one of the following certificate
options (with the exception of Automotive Engines -- no A.A. is available):
Autom otive
AU T O -04
AU T O -41
AU T O -48C
D R FT -59
E ngines (Certificate Only)
Introduction to Automotive T echnology .
Automotive Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Problems in Automotive Engines
Basic D rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AU T O -04
AU T O -60
AU T O -65
BU S-43
BU S-50
BU S-53
MG MT -50B
MG MT -50C
MG MT -50D
MG MT -50H
MG MT -51F
MG MT -51G
O FC T -50
Parts and Service Professional Option
Introduction to Automotive T echnology . . . . . .
C onsumer Automotive Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automotive Parts and Service Advising . . . . . .
Business C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business Mathematics/C omputer Applications
Business English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foundation Essentials: Values and Ethics . . . .
Basic T ime and Space Management . . . . . . . .
C om municating with People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C ustomer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C onflict R esolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stress Management & Job Burnout . . . . . . . . .
Beginning Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body and Fender Option
AU T O -04
Introduction to Automotive T echnology . .
AU T O -32
W heel Alignment and Suspension . . . . . .
AU T O -50
Basic Auto Body R epair and Painting . . .
AU T O -51
Advanced Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -62
Basic Electronics for T echnicians . . . . . .
D R FT -59
Basic D rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W ELD -06
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AU T O -04
Introduction to Automotive T echnology . . . .
A U T O -42
A utom otive E lectrical S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . .
A U T O -43
A utom otive Fuel S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -47
Engine Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -48B Special Problems in Engine Performance . .
AU T O -55
Basic/Enhanced Emission C ontrol Devices
and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -62
Basic Electronics for T echnicians . . . . . . . .
D R FT -59
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Suspension and Brakes Option
AU T O -04
Introduction to Automotive T echnology . . . .
AU T O -32
W heel Alignment and Suspension . . . . . . . .
AU T O -33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -48D Special Problems in Automotive Suspension
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AU T O -48E Special Problems in Automotive Brakes . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -62
Basic Electronics for T echnicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D R FT -59
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W ELD -06
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AU T O -04
Introduction to Automotive T echnology . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -36
Automotive Manual T ransm issions and Drive T rains
AU T O -46
Automatic T ransm issions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -48A Special Problems in Automotive T ransm issions . . .
AU T O -62
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D R FT -59
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon successful completion of
one of the certificate options listed above. For successful completion, a
student must complete the requirem ents with a minimum grade point of 2.0
in each course required for the certificate.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Automotive Program, Toyota-Approved
T he Associate in Arts Degree in T oyota-Approved Automotive is designed to
prepare students for employment as an automotive technician or parts and
service advisor. Students must meet the graduation requirements and
complete the major requirements for one of the following options:
T oyota-Approved Autom otive Program Option
AU T O -04
Intro to Automotive T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -32
W heel Alignment and Suspension . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -36
Automotive Manual T ransm ission Drive T rains
AU T O -41
Automotive Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A U T O -42
A utom otive E lectrical S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -43
Automotive Fuel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -44
Auto Air C onditioning, H eating & C ooling . . . .
AU T O -46
Automatic T ransm issions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -47
Engine Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -55
Basic/Enhanced Emission C ontrol Devices
and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -62
Basic Electronics for T echnicians . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -65
Automotive Parts and Service Advising . . . . . .
C O O P-41
C ooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pass two ASE certification tests from area A-1 to A-8.
Pass R efrigerant R ecovery and Recycling Certification tests offered by
one of the following organizations:
ASE, M obile Air C onditioning Society, or International Mobile Air
C onditioning Association.
Meet dealership hiring requirements that may include drug testing and
D MV driving record print out.
Pass relevant T oyota certification tests with a minimum score
of 80% .
C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion in T oyota-Approved Automotive Program will be
awarded upon the satisfactory com pletion of the full program option above
with the exception that students must complete two units from one of the
following courses: AU T O -48A, 48B, 48C, or 48D). For successful
completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum
grade point of 2.0 in each course required for the certificate.
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T oy ota-Approved Autom otive Parts and Service
Professional Option
AU T O -04
Introduction to Automotive T echnology . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -60
C onsumer Automotive Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AU T O -65
Automotive Parts and Service Advising . . . . . . . . . . .
BU S-43
Business C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BU S-50
Business Mathematics/C omputer Applications . . . . .
BU S-53
Business English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C O O P-41A C ooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -50B Foundation Essentials: Values & Ethics . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -50C Basic T ime and Space Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -50D C om municating with People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -50H C ustomer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -51F C onflict R esolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -51G Stress Management, Job Burnout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O FC T -50
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certification to the Industrial T echnology D ivision.
C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion in T oyota-Approved Automotive Parts and
Service Professional is available by completion of the core courses listed
above, plus ASE certification. For successful completion, a student must
complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course
required for the certificate.
Biological Science
T he student majoring in biological science is generally preparing for transfer
to a four-year institution and a career in research, teaching, lab technology,
one of the health care professions, or related fields.
Math requirements for biology majors vary widely. It is important to study
early the requirem ents of the student's choice of four-year schools, to allow
for careful planning of math courses.
For an Associate in Science D egree in Biological Science, a student must
meet the basic graduation requirements (C H EM-02A or C H EM-04A and
BIO L-04 or BIO L-04H should be taken for science breadth), and complete
the courses listed below:
Units
BO T -01
Principles of Botany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C H EM-02B Introductory C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
C H EM-04B G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C H EM-12A O rganic C hemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ZO O -01
G eneral Zoology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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BIO L-06
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BIO L-20
Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO L-31
Introduction to Biotechnology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C H EM-04A
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C H EM-12B
O rganic C hemistry II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MAT H -04A
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -04B
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -05A
Applied C alculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -05B
Applied C alculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -10
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -12
FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
MAT H -14
C ++ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH YS-02A
G eneral Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PH YS-02B
G eneral Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Biotechnology
T he student majoring in Biotechnology is generally preparing for employment
in the biotechnology industry or for transfer to a four-year institution to
com plete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree. For the Associate in
Science Degree in Biotechnology, a student must meet the basic graduation
requirements and com plete 30 units from the courses listed below. It is
intended that the student complete both courses in the CH EM-02AB
sequence, or both courses in the C H EM -04AB sequence, with the first
course in the sequence satisfying the physical science breadth
requirem ents. BIO L-04 or BIO L-04H (for students transferring to a
university) or BIO L-01 should be taken to satisfy the life science breadth
requirem ent.
BIO L-20
BIO L-31
BIO L-33
C H EM-02B
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G EN E-10
Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Biotechnology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biotechnology II: Advanced Laboratory T echniques
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EC O N -01A
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MAT H -10
MAT H -15
For a C ertificate of C ompletion in Biotechnology, students must complete
the following required courses:
Units
BIO L-01
G eneral Biology for N on-M ajors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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BIO L-04
Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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BIO L-04H
H onors Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO L-20
Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO L-31
Introduction to Biotechnology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO L-33
Biotechnology II: Advanced Laboratory T echniques . . . . . . . . 4
C H EM-02A Introductory C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
and
C H EM-02B Introductory C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
C H EM-04A G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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C H EM-04B G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
G EN E-10
Introduction to G enetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Business Administration
T he A ssociate in Arts D egree in Business Administration is designed to give
students who choose to work toward the Bachelor of Science Degree a
well-balanced introduction to professional careers in business. C ertain basic
courses are included in the first two years of study which should give the
student the proper background for upper division study in Business
Administration. T hese include:
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AC T G -04A Fundamentals of Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AC T G -04B Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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AN AT -25
G eneral H uman Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO L-06
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BO T -01
Botany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C P SC -01
Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s . . . . . . . . . 4
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C omputer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN T C -30
Introduction to Environmental T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH YO -01
Principles of Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PLSC -10
Elements of Plant Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ZO O -01
Zoology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finite Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business, General
T he Associate in Arts D egree in G eneral Business is designed to provide
students with general preparation for entry into employment in the business
com munity.
Students must meet the graduation requirements and complete the following
major requirements:
AC T G -51
BU S-10
BU S-18A
BU S-35
C PSC -30
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C PSC -32
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C PSC -33
EC O N -01A
O FC T -50
Applied Accounting . . .
Introduction to Business
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W ord Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
D atabase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Beginning Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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BU S-18B
C P SC -01
MG MT -31
MG MT -33
MD SE-32
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s
Principles of Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of Effective Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salesmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of 30 units of course work in this area of study which includes the core
courses indicated for the A.A. D egree in G eneral Business.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Chemistry
Child Development
T he following C hemistry curriculum is designed for students planning to
transfer to a California State U niversity. It is assumed that the student has
completed two years of a foreign language, one year of chemistry, and math
through pre-calculus in high school.
For an Associate in Science D egree in Chemistry a student must meet the
graduation requirements (PH YS-02A or PH YS-04A and a course in the life
sciences are suggested as courses to satisfy the breadth requirements in
the science area) and complete the courses listed below:
C H EM-04A
C H EM-04B
C H EM-12AB
PH YS-02B
or
PH YS-04B
G eneral
G eneral
O rganic
G eneral
C hemistry . . .
C hemistry . . .
C hemistry I, II
Physics . . . .
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MAT H -04AB C Analytical G eometry and Calculus
MAT H -05AB Applied C alculus . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -06
Elementary D ifferential Equations
MAT H -12
FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . .
MAT H -14
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Chemistry - Pre-Professional
An Associate in Science Degree in C hemistry Pre-Professional is for
students intending to study one of the professional areas. T hese areas
include medicine, pharm acy, dentistry, chiropractic, and veterinary medicine.
T he suggested curriculum below should be modified according to the area of
study and major selected. Students should see their counselor for
assistance in tailoring a program to specific needs.
A student must complete the graduation requirements (BIO L-01 and PHYS02A or PH YS-04A are suggested to satisfy breadth requirements in the
science area) and complete the courses listed below:
Units
C H EM-04A
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C H EM-12A
O rganic C hemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PH YS-02B
G eneral Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
PH YS-04B
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ZO O -01
G eneral Zoology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
And select 11 units from the following:
BO T -01
Principles of Botany . . . . . . . . . . .
C H EM-04B
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . .
C H EM-12B
O rganic C hemistry II . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -04A
Analytical G eometry and Calculus
MAT H -04B
Analytical G eometry and Calculus
MAT H -05A
Applied C alculus . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -05B
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For an Asssociate in Arts in Child Development, students must meet the
graduation requirements and complete the following courses:
C ore:
C LD V-08
Families and Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C LD V-29
C hild G rowth and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C LD V-31
Introduction to Early C hildhood Education . . . . . .
C LD V-32
Practices in Early C hildhood Education . . . . . . . .
C LD V-35
Infant and T oddler D evelopment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C LD V-53
H ealth and Safety in Child Care Settings . . . . . . .
C LD V-56
School-Age D evelopment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N U T R -39
N utrition for Young C hildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Practicum s:
C LD V-32L
Practices in Early C hildhood Education Lab . . . .
or
C LD V-35
Infant and T oddler Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
C LD V-56L
School-A ge Development Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and
Select one Supervised Field Experience course listed below:
C LD V-40A
EC E Supervised Field Experience . . . . . . . . . . . .
C LD V-40B
EC E Supervised Field Experience . . . . . . . . . . . .
C LD V-42A
EC E Supervised Field Experience: Infant/T oddler
C LD V-42B
EC E Supervised Field Experience Infant/T oddler
C LD V-44A
EC E Supervised Field Experience: School-Age .
C LD V-44B
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N ote: Students having pre-school teaching experience should take a two unit
field experience course. Students not having this experience should take a
threeunit field experience.
C hild Developm ent C ertificates of T raining
A Merced C ollege Child D evelopment C ertificate may be used when
applying for a C hild D evelopment Perm it from the California Commission on
T eacher C redentialing, which offers perm its that authorize teaching in state
and federal preschool program s. T he Commission requires an additional
verification of teaching experience as noted for each certificate below. In
private preschool program s a teacher perm it from the Commission is not
required. A transcript is all that is needed. A grade of "C " or better is
required for each course in all certificates of training.
Site Supervisor C ertificate of T raining
T his certificate qualifies students for a Site Supervisor Permit, O ption-1,
from the C ommission on T eacher C redentialing, if they have completed the
courses below and have a total of at least 350 days of preschool teaching
experience which includes 100 days of supervising adults (three+ hours per
day within the last four years).
Education: T eacher C ertificate, O ption-2 and completion of the following
courses:
Units
C LD V-34A
Administration and Supervision of EC E Programs: Licensing
and Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C LD V-34B
Administration and Supervision of EC E Programs: Managing
People, T ime and R esources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C LD V-37
Supervising Adults in EC E Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Associate T eacher C ertificate of T raining
T his certificate qualifies students for a C hild D evelopment Associate
T eacher Permit from the C om mission on T eacher C redentialing if they have
completed the courses below and have an additional 50 days of preschool
teaching experience (three+ hours per day within the last two years).
Education:
C ompletion of the following courses:
Units
C LD V-08
Families and Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C LD V-29
C hild D evelopment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Plus any six units of child development courses to make a total of 12 units.*
Family C hild C are Specialization
C LD V-33
W orking with Families
C LD V-52
D iversity C urriculum .
C LD V-55
D ay C are Issues . . . .
C LD V-70A-ZZ Special T opics . . . . . .
*N ote: For the Commission on T eacher C redentialing, students who take
practicum classes may take them for either units or experience, but not both.
Students who need the experience should count practicums as experience
and take any other C LD V classes to make a total of 12 units. Students who
don't need experience because they have been working in a preschool
program m ay take practicum classes as part of the 12 units.
Preschool Specialization
C LD V -30A
P reschool C urriculum A
or C LD V -30B
P reschool C urriculum B
and C LD V-33
W orking with Families .
C LD V-52
D iversity C urriculum . .
C LD V-70A-ZZ Special T opics . . . . . . .
T eacher C ertificate of T raining, Option-1
T his certificate qualifies students for a C hild D evelopment T eacher Perm it,
O ption11, from the Commission on T eacher C redentialing, when students
have the education below and a total of at least 175 days of preschool
teaching experience (three+ hours per day within the last four years).
Education:
C ompletion of the Associate T eacher C ertificate of T raining and 12 more
units of C LD V courses to total at least 24 units* and 16 units of general
education.**
*N ote: For the Commission on T eacher C redentialing, students who take
practicum classes may take them for either units or experience, but not both.
Students who need the experience should count practicums as experience
and take any other C LD V classes to make a total of 24 units. Students who
don't need experience because they have been working in a preschool
program m ay take practicum classes as part of the 24 units.
**N ote: Students must have at least one A.A. degree level course in each of
the following general education breadth areas to total 16 units: 1)
English/Language Arts, 2) Math or Science, 3) H umanities/Fine Arts, 4)
Social Science.
T eacher C ertificate of T raining, Option-2
T his certificate qualifies students for a C hild D evelopment T eacher Perm it,
O ption-2, from the C ommission on T eacher C redentialing if they have the
education below. T eaching experience is not required.
Education:
C omplete the Child D evelopment A.A. D egree requirem ents.*
*N ote: For students who plan to transfer to a B.A. program , breadth
requirem ents for the A.A. must be transferable to C SU /U C . T hese students
should check with a counselor for specific transfer requirements for the
major.
M aster T eacher C ertificate of T raining
T his certificate qualifies students for a Master T eacher Permit, O ption-1,
from the C om mission on T eacher Credentialing, when students have
completed the courses below and have a total of at least 350
days of preschool teaching experience (three hours plus per day within the
last four years). Students may earn as many specializations as they wish.
Education:
T eacher C ertificate, O ption-1
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C LD V-37
Supervising Adults in EC E Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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C ompletion of any specialization below:
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C LD V-30C
C LD V-33
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School-Age C urriculum . . . . . .
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N utrition and Foods Specialization
N U T R -40
Menu Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N U T R -41
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N U T R -43
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N U T R -70A-ZZ Special T opics in N utrition . . . .
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Communication Studies
T he Communication Studies curriculum is designed to assist students from
all majors in developing com munication skills. T hose students interested in
majoring in com munication studies, with possible emphasis in public
speaking, small group discussion, interpersonal communication, intercultural
communication, or oral interpretation, should consult the catalog of the
college to which they plan to transfer for these and other options.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in C omm unication Studies, students must
meet the graduation requirements and com plete the additional 21-unit
curriculum listed below:
Units
D R AM-03
H istory of D ramatic Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH IL-10
C ritical T hinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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PH IL-13
C ritical R easoning and W riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O MM -01
Fundamentals of Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C O MM -01H
H onors Fundamentals of Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O MM-02*
R hetorical C riticism and Interpretation of Literature . . . . . . 3
C O MM-04
Small G roup D iscussion and C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O MM-05
Interpersonal C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O MM-30**
Introduction to Intercultural Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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*O ffered in the spring sem ester only.
**O ffered in the fall sem ester only.
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
C R IM-30
C R IM-33
C R IM-35
C R IM-37
C R IM-39
C O R R -30
Computer Studies
T he Associate in Science D egree in Managem ent Information System s is
designed for students pursuing degrees in Business Administration,
C omputer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems.
Students should determine what other lower division requirements are
required by the institution to which they intend to transfer.
Associate in Science -- M anagem ent Inform ation Sy stem s
AC T G -04A
AC T G -04B
BU S-10
C PSC -01
C PSC -05
C PSC -06
EC O N -01A
MAT H -10
Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Management Inform ation
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual Basic Programming . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program ming C oncepts and Methodology I
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . .
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MAT H -04A
Applied G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -05A
Applied C alculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -15
Finite Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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T he Associate in Science Degree in C omputer Science is designed for
students pursuing degrees in Computer Science or C omputer Engineering.
Associate in Science -- C om puter Science
Units
C PSC -01
C PSC -06
C PSC -39
MAT H -04AB
MAT H -10
MAT H -14
Introduction to Management Inform ation
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program ming C oncepts and Methodology I . .
Introduction to O bject-O riented Programming
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . .
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C ++ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C H EM-04B
C PSC -05
MAT H -04C
MAT H -06
MAT H -08
PH YS-04A
PH YS-04B
of 12 units from the following courses:
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual Basic Programming . . . . . . . . .
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . .
Elementary D ifferential Equations . . . .
Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Corrections
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Corrections, students must complete the
graduation requirem ents and the course work listed below.
Units
C O R R -01
Introduction to C orrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -04
C oncepts of C riminal Law for Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -41
C orrectional W riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -42
C ontrol and Supervision in Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -43
C orrectional Interviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -44
Legal Aspects of C orrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Plus six units from the following electives:
Units
C R IM-06
Introduction to Evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-08
Introduction to Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Juvenile Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Family Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N arcotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C ommunication and Ethics in Law Enforcement
Police T actics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Probation and Parole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A C ertificate of C ompletion in C orrections can be obtained by completion of
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Units
C R IM-06
Introduction to Evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-08
Introduction to Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-30
Juvenile Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-35
N arcotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-37
C ommunication and Ethics in Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-39
Police T actics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C O R R -01
Introduction to C orrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -04
C oncepts of C riminal Law for C orrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -30
Probation and Parole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -41
C orrectional W riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -42
C ontrol and Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -43
C orrectional Interviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O R R -44
Legal Aspects of C orrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Criminal Justice
For an Associate in Arts D egree in C riminal Justice, students must complete
the graduation requirements and the 24-unit curriculum listed below. T hese
courses must be in addition to the basic graduation requirem ents, and a 2.0
G PA or higher must be earned in each class.
Units
C R IM-01 C riminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C R IM-02 Introduction to C riminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-03 C riminal Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-04 C riminal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-05 C ommunity and Human Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-06 Introduction to Evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-10 W riting for C riminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-37 C ommunication and Ethics in Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Plus three units from the following electives:
C R IM-08 Introduction to Investigation . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-30 Juvenile Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-33 Violence in the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-35 N arcotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-36 Patrol Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-39 Police T actics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-42A 832 PC Arrest Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-42B 832 PC Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM -42C R eserve Peace O fficer Module Level 3 .
C R IM -42D R eserve Peace O fficer Module Level 2 .
C R IM-49A-ZZ Special Problems in C riminal Justice
C O R R -30 Probation and Parole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A C ertificate of C ompletion in Criminal Justice can be obtained by
completion of the following classes with a 2.0 G PA or higher in each class
taken:
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C R IM-01 C riminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C R IM-02 Introduction to C riminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-03 C riminal Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C R IM-04 C riminal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C R IM-05
C R IM-06
C R IM-08
C R IM-10
C R IM-35
C R IM-37
C R IM-39
C ommunity and Human Relations . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W riting for C riminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N arcotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C ommunication and Ethics in Law Enforcement
Police T actics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C R IM-30 Juvenile Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-33 Family Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-36 Patrol Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C R IM-49A-ZZ Special problems in C riminal Justice
C O R R -30 Probation and Parole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Crop Science
T he Associate in Science Degree in C rop Science is available upon
satisfactory completion of the graduation requirem ents in addition to 30 units
from the following list; the Associate in Arts D egree is available upon
satisfactory completion of the graduation requirem ents in addition to 19 units
from the following list. T he core must be completed for each degree.
C ore:
C R O P-10
C R O P-12
PLSC -12
SO IL-10
SO IL-11
MEC H -12
MEC H -31
Elements of C ereal G rain Production . . . . . . . .
C ommercial Vegetable and G arden Production
W eeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soil Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fertilizers and Soil Amendments . . . . . . . . . . .
Agriculture Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electives:
AG BS-18 Agricultural C omputer Applications . .
C R O P-13 Forage C rops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FP R O -12 Vineyard Production and Management
FPR O -13 Fruit T ree Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .
MEC H -21 H ydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEC H -22A
D iesel Engines . . . . . . . . . .
PLSC -13 Economic Entomology . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLSC -16 Plant Propagation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of
the 19 unit core and 18 units from the electives above.
Diesel Equipment Technology
T he Associate in Arts D egree or Associate in Science Degree in D iesel
Equipment T echnology is available upon satisfactory completion of the
graduation requirem ents and completion of 39 units from the following major
requirements.
Units
MEC H -06 Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel W elding and Shielded
Metal Arc W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -21 H ydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -22AB D iesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ME C H -23 D iesel Fuel System D iagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MEC H -24 Power T rains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
M EC H -26 P ower E quipm ent E lectrical S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -30 Equipment M echanics Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MEC H -31 Equipment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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ME C H -32
MEC H -33
MEC H -35
MEC H -40
MEC H -51
Applied Electrical and H ydraulic Service
Power Equipment Air C onditioning . . . .
Small Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment R epair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A C ertificate of C ompletion in D iesel Equipment T echnology will be awarded
upon successful completion of 39 units from the major requirem ents listed
above.
Drafting Technology
An Associate in Arts D egree is available for students who meet the
graduation requirem ents and successfully complete the courses listed below
for either C omputer-Aided D rafting - Architectural - Level II or ComputerAided D esign - M echanical - Level II (an A.A. is not available for either Level
I certificate):
C om puter-Aided Drafting - Architectural - Lev el I
DR FT -04A Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD . . . . . . .
DR FT -04B Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD . . . . . . .
DR FT -42A Architectural Drafting - AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . .
D R FT -42B Architectural Drafting - Solid Builder . . . . . . .
D R FT -44
Print R eading and Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -38
Industrial T echnology C omputer Applications
and Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C om puter-Aided Drafting - Architectural - Lev el II
DR FT -04AB
Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD . . . . .
D R FT -25
G raphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DR FT -42A Architectural Drafting - AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . .
D R FT -42B Architectural Drafting - Solid Builder . . . . . . .
D R FT -44
Print R eading and Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -38
Industrial T echnology C omputer Applications
and Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C om puter-Aided Design - M echanical - Lev el I
D R FT -04ABC C om puter-Aided D rafting (AutoC AD ) . . . .
D R FT -05
C omputer G raphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D R FT -44
Print R eading and Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -38
Industrial T echnology C omputer Applications
and Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C om puter-Aided Design - M echanical - Lev el II
DR FT -04ABC Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD . . . . .
D R FT -05
C omputer G raphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D R FT -25
G raphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D R FT -44
Print R eading and Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -38
Industrial T echnology C omputer Applications
and Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon successful completion of
one of the full certificate options listed above. For successful completion, a
student must complete the requirem ents with a minimum grade point of 2.0
in each course required for the certificate.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Drama
Electronics Technology
T hese courses are designed to fulfill most lower division degree
requirements of four-year colleges and universities. In addition, the
Associate in Arts D egree in D ram a will prepare the student for
pre-professional and com munity theater. For an Associate in Arts D egree in
D rama, students must meet the graduation requirements and complete the
following courses:
Units
D R AM-01
Introduction to T heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D R AM-02
D rama Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
D R AM-03
H istory of D ramatic Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D R AM-04
Actor’s W orkshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
D R AM-10
Beginning Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D R AM-15
Beginning T heater C rafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Plus six units
D R AM-09
D R AM-11
D R AM-16
EN G L-08
from the following electives:
Voice Production for the Perform er
Intermediate Acting . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interm ediate T heater C rafts . . . . . .
Shakespeare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Electrical Technology
For an A ssociate in A rts D egree in E lectrical T echnology (Electrician),
students must meet the graduation requirements and complete the following
required courses:
Units
D R FT -44
Print R eading and Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -31
D irect C urrent or Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . 5
or
ELC T -31A
D irect C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and
ELC T -31B
Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or
ELC T -52
D irect Current and Alternating Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -41
Industrial Motor and Equipment C ontrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -42A
Principles and Applications of Program mable Logic
C ontrollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ELCT -47
Electrical Motors, G enerators, T ransformers, and AC
D istribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -55 A-Z Electrical C onduit Bending T heory and T echniques . . . . . 1
IN D T -36 A-Z Electrical W iring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IN D T -49 A-Z Electrical C odes and O rdinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
W ELD -06
O xy-Fuel W elding and Shielded Metal Arc W elding . . . . . 3
Plus six units from the following electives:
IN D T -10
Industrial T echnical Skills . .
IN D T -25
Fluid Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -41
Power T ransmission . . . . . .
IN D T -51
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of the 30-33 units of course work listed above. For successful completion, a
student must complete the requirem ents with a minimum grade point of 2.0
in each course required for the certificate.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Electronics T echnology (Electronics
T echnician or C omputer and N etworking T echnician), students must meet
the graduation requirements and complete one of the following options:
Electronics T echnician Option
DR FT -04A
Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -31
D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . .
and
ELC T -49A
D C /AC Electronic C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . . .
or
ELC T -31A
D irect C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and
ELC T -31B
Alternating Current C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -32
Semiconductors, Amplifiers, and Advanced C ircuits
ELC T -33
Pulse C ircuits, O perational Amplifiers and
Linear Integrated C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E LC T -34
D igital Logic C ircuits and S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -35
Microprocessor Applications and Interfacing . . . . . .
ELC T -36
N etworking T opologies and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -43A
Industrial Instrumentation and Process C ontrol . . . .
ELC T -43B
G raphical Program ming for Electronics D ata
Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -44
Basic Soldering, R ework and R epair for Electronics
ELC T -49BC D Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -51
PC C onfiguration, Assem bly/ R epair . . . . . . . . . . . .
C om puter and Networking T echnology Option
ELC T -31
D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent C ircuits . .
and
ELC T -49A
D C /AC Electronic C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . .
or
ELC T -31A
D irect C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and
ELC T -31B
Alternating Current C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -32
Semiconductors, Amplifiers, and Advanced
C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E LC T -34
D igital Logic C ircuits and S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -36
N etworking T opologies and Cabling . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -40A
C isco Certified N etworking (C C N A) C ourse I . . .
ELC T -40B
C isco Certified N etworking (C C N A) C ourse II . . .
ELC T -40C
C isco Certified N etworking (C C N A) C ourse III . .
ELC T -40D
C isco Certified N etworking (C C N A) C ourse IV . .
ELC T -44
Electronic Shop Practices: Fabrication,
Soldering, R ework, and Equipment R epair . . . .
ELC T -49B
Semiconductor and Advanced C ircuits
Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -49D
D igital Logic C ircuits and Systems Software Lab
ELC T -51A
Personal C om puter C onfiguration, Assem bly
and R epair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -51B
A+ C ertification T raining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -38
Industrial T echnology C omputer Applications
and Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion may be earned by the successful completion of
one of the Electronics T echnology options listed above. For successful
completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum
grade point of 2.0 in each course required for the certificate.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical T echnology is designed to prepare future workers for
emergency medical care services. T he curriculum in Emergency Medical
T echnology includes:
Units
ALLH-50
Emergency Medical T echnician I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ALLH -51
Em ergency Medical T echnician I, Am bulance . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
T hese courses meet the requirements of T itle 22, D ivision of C alifornia
Adm inistrative C ode. Students successfully completing the courses are
eligible to take the EMT -1 certifying exam from any EMS agency within the
State of C alifornia.
Limitations on enrollment for both ALLH-50 and ALLH -51:
Participants must have a current C PR card based on Am erican R ed C ross
or American Heart Association that includes one- and two-rescuer C PR plus
infant CPR ; negative T B skin test or negative chest X-ray for T B.
Advisories: EN G L-84; ALLH -67; a first aid course equivalent to the course
offered by the R ed C ross.
ALLH -50 and ALLH -51 should be taken concurrently in order to verify that
the student has met all EM T I course requirements.
An Associate in Arts D egree in Engineering is designed for students
investigating the area of engineering and who have sufficient units to
graduate but lack specific prerequisites to advance to junior class standing
in engineering. It must be noted that an A.A. in engineering does not
necessarily satisfy entry requirem ents to four-year engineering curricula.
For an A.A. D egree in Engineering, students must meet the graduation
requirements, and complete 18 units from the courses listed below.
C H EM-04B
EN G R -10
EN G R -12
EN G R -14
EN G R -15
EN G R -18
EN G R -25
EN G R -30
MAT H -04B
MAT H -04C
MAT H -06
MAT H -08
PH YS-04A
PH YS-04B
PH YS-04C
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engineering Materials . . . . . . . . .
FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . .
C ++ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elementary Mechanics (Statics) .
Electrical C irc uits Analysis . . . . . .
G raphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Engineering . . . . .
Analytical G eometry and Calculus
Analytical G eometry and Calculus
Elementary D ifferential Equations
Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Engineering Technology
Engineering
W idely diversified professional engineering program s are available at
C alifornia universities. Merced C ollege offers the first two years of
engineering to prepare students for transfer at the junior class level into a
bachelor's degree program . Students must be aware that completion of the course selection below does
not necessarily satisfy all lower division requirements as specified by the
Engineering Liaison C ommittee. T he program is listed in such a way as to
permit sufficient flexibility for students transferring to a variety of institutions.
Students must work closely with their counselors to assure a smooth
transition to the four-year institution of their choice.
For an Associate in Science D egree in Engineering, students must meet the
graduation requirements (MA T H -04A, C H EM -04A, and a life science course
are suggested to satisfy breadth requirements in the science area) and
complete the courses listed below:
Units
EN G R -10
Engineering Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G R -30
Introduction to Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MAT H -04B Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -04C Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -06
D ifferential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH YS-04A Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PH YS-04B Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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A minimum of five additional units from the following list of courses is
required for an A.S. D egree. C are should be taken in selecting courses
appropriate to the area of engineering, and the student's intended transfer
institution:
C H EM-04B G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
EN G R -12
FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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EN G R -14
C ++ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G R -15
Elementary Mechanics (Statics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G R -18
Electrical C irc uits Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EN G R -25
G raphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -08
Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH YS-04C Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Engineering T echnology is that part of the technological field which requires
the application of scientific and engineering knowledge and methods
com bined with technical skills in support of engineering activities; it lies in
the occupational spectrum between the craftsman and the engineer.
Engineering T echnology prepares the student for junior class standing at
C alifornia State U niversity at Pomona, San Jose, San Luis O bispo, and
Sacramento, and Northrop Institute of T echnology in most specialized fields
of engineering technology. T his program leads to a Bachelor’s in Science
D egree and classification as an engineering technologist.
For an Associate in Science Degree in Engineering T echnology, students
must meet the basic graduation requirements (PH YS-04A and a life science
course should be taken for science breadth) and com plete the 30-unit
curriculum listed below:
Units
C H EM-04A G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
EN G R -10
Engineering Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G R -12
FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G R -15
Elementary Mechanics (Statics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G R -25
G raphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -31
D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MAT H -04A Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PH YS-04B Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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EN G R -30
Introduction to Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MAT H -02
C ollege Algebra and T rigonometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PH YS-04A Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
English
T he English curriculum prepares the student in written and analytical skills
and acquaints the student with a wide range of literature. An English major
qualifies a student for employment in educational institutions, business and
industry, and communications. It is a frequently recommended major for
students interested in pre-law, journalism, or library work.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in English, the student must complete the
graduation requirements and the 18-unit curriculum listed below. T he
courses listed below must be in addition to the basic graduation
requirements.
Units
EN G L-01B Introduction to Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Plus 15 units from the following courses:
EN G L-03
T he History of D ramatic Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-05
T he N ovel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-06A Major English W riters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-06B Major English W riters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-07
Studies in Literature - Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-08
Shakespeare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-09
T he Short Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-10
American Literature - Beginnings to M ark T wain . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-11
American Literature - Mark T wain to Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-12
C reative W riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-14
Introduction to Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-22
R esearch and Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EN G L-31
C hildren’s Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-47
Special T opics in Language and Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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AR T -01
Art H istory - Ancient through G othic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AR T -02
Art H istory - Renaissance T hrough Modern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Foreign Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
EN G L-18
African and African-A merican Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H IST -04AB H istory of C ivilization: Parts I & II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
H U M-01
Studies in H umanities - Pre-H istory to R enaissance . . . . . . . 3
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H U M-01H
H onors Studies in H umanities - Ancient to
R enaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H U M-02
Studies in Humanities - R enaissance to Present . . . . . . . . . . 3
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H U M-02H
H onors Studies in Humanities - R enaissance to Present . . . 3
PH IL-03
Ancient Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH IL-04
Modern Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Environmental Technologies
Environmental T echnologies is a program designed to train and educate
technicians for employment in business, industry, and governmental
agencies to assist in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
For an Associate in Science D egree in Environmental T echnologies,
students must meet the basic graduation requirements and complete the
courses listed below:
Units
BIO L-01
G eneral Biology for N on-M ajors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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BIO L-04
Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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BIO L-04H
H onors Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO L-06
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C H EM-02A Introductory C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C H EM-02B Introductory C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EN T C -30
Introduction to Environmental T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN T C -32
Industrial H azardous W aste G eneration,
T reatment, and R eduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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EN T C -34
EN T C -36
EN T C -38
EN T C -40
H ealth Effects of H azardous Materials . . . . . . . .
H azardous W aste Management Applications . .
Safety and Em ergency R esponse . . . . . . . . . . .
H azardous M aterials Management Applications
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requirements/and or recomm ended as electives:
AN AT -25
G eneral H uman Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AN AT -50
Survey of Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . .
C O MM-01 Fundamentals of Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C O MM-05 Interpersonal C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C PSC -30
C omputer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EC O N -01A Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PSYC-01A Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN G L-01A C omposition and Reading I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G EO L-01
Physical G eology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -C
Intermediate Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N U T R -10
N utrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PO SC -01
Essentials of the American Political System . . . . .
A T echnical W riting C ourse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
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Fire Technology
For an Associate in Arts in Fire T echnology, students must meet the
graduation requirements and complete the following required courses:
FIR E-30
FIR E-31
FIR E-32
FIR E -33
FIR E-34
Fire Protection O rganization . . . . . . . . .
Fire Behavior and C ombustion . . . . . . . .
Fire Prevention T echnology . . . . . . . . . .
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H azardous Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire H ydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire Apparatus and Equipment . . . . . . . . .
Fire C ompany O rganization and Procedure
Special Problems in Fire T echnology . . . . .
EM T I N A/FS - EM T I N on-Am bulance/FS
First R esponder R e-certification . . . . . . . .
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FIR E-35
FIR E-36
FIR E-37
FIR E-38
FIR E-39
FIR E-49A-ZZ
FIR E-61
FIR E-69B
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of 30 units of course work in this area of study, including the first five
courses listed for the A .A. D egree in Fire T echnology.
Students must com plete the courses listed in the following categories in
order to meet N FPA Professional Standards for C alifornia Fire Service
C ertification. Additionally, students must fulfill state-mandated employment
time requirements for each classification.
Firefighter
FIR E -63A B
FIR E -64
B asic Firefighter I, A cadem y
B asic Firefighter II, A cadem y
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Fire Officer I
T he following courses are designed to provide the fire officer with instruction
according to the standards identified within the C alifornia Fire Service
Master Plan for T raining and Education. Successful completion of all eight
courses may enable the participant to receive certification as a Fire O fficer I.
FIR E-47A
FIRE-71A
FIRE-71B
FIRE-72A
FIRE-72B
FIRE-73A
FIRE-73B
FIR E-75
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Investigation IA
Instructor I (Module A)
Instructor I (Module B)
Command I (Module A)
Command I (Module B)
Prevention I (Module A)
Prevention I (Module B)
M anagement I
For an Associate of Arts D egree in Foods and N utrition, students must meet
the graduation requirements and complete the following courses:
N U T R -42
N U T R -44
MG MT -31
N utrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principles of Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N utrition and Food Service Supervised Field
Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q uantity Food Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food Safety and Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plus seven units from the following courses: N U T R -26ABC Independent Study in Foods and N utrition
N U T R -39
N utrition for Young C hildren . . . . . . . . . . . .
N U T R -40
Menu D esign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N U T R -41
Infant and T oddler Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . .
N U T R -43
C hildren and W eight C oncerns . . . . . . . . .
N U T R -45
Introduction to Food P rogram s . . . . . . . . . .
N U T R -70A-ZZ
Special T opics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M G M T 50A -I C ustom er S ervice A cadem y . . . . . . . . . . . .
Studies in foreign languages provide specialists to work in areas such as
anthropology, economics, political science, literature, international business,
and the travel industry. W hile teaching is one of the principal areas of
employment, other careers may be found in interpreting, translating,
research, diplomacy, libraries, publishing, and the service industries.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in French, G erm an, or Spanish, students
should meet the graduation requirements and com plete the 26-unit
curriculum as listed below. T he courses listed below must be in addition to
the basic graduation requirements:
Foods and Nutrition
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N U T R -20
N U T R -36
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of the 24-unit curriculum listed above. C ertificate of T raining for D ietetic Service Supervisor:
U pon satisfactory completion of the 17-unit core listed above, students meet
the C alifornia D epartm ent of H ealth licensing requirements for D ietetic
Service Supervisor.
French
FR EN -01
FR EN -02
FR EN -03
FR EN -04
H IST -04A
H IST -04B
Elementary French . . . . . . . .
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H istory of C ivilization Part I .
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G ER M-01
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G ER M-04
H IST -04A
H IST -04B
Elementary G erman . . . . . . .
Elementary G erman . . . . . . .
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SPAN -01
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SPAN -03
SPAN -04
H IST -04A
H IST -04B
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Elementary Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Spanish for Spanish S peakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Elementary Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Spanish for Spanish S peakers
Intermediate Spanish . . . . . . .
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Foster Care Education
A C ertificate of C ompletion in Foster C are Education will be awarded upon
the satisfactory completion of 15 units from the following courses:
Units
C LD V-08
Families and Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C LD V-09
H uman D evelopment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C LD V-29
C hild D evelopment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
N U T R -10
N utrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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N U T R -39
N utrition for Young C hildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C LD V-82A-Z Foster C are Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Units
C O MM-04
Small G roup Discussion and Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C O MM-05
Interpersonal C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C LD V-35
Infant and T oddler C are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
C LD V-35L
Infant and T oddler C are Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PSYC-01A
Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
General Studies
T he G eneral Studies major is designed for students who seek to broaden
their education and explore a variety of subject areas before beginning to
specialize or make occupational choices.
T he Associate in Arts D egree in G eneral Studies requires a total of 18 units
consisting of six units in each of any three of the following areas. T hese
courses must be in addition to those taken to satisfy basic graduation
requirements. (N o courses numbered in the 80 or 90 series are acceptable
toward graduation requirem ents.)
T he areas and their course prefixes are:
Agriculture:
AG BS, AN SC , C R O P, D AIR , FPR O , FO R S, PLSC , LAN D , MEC H , and
SO IL.
Allied Health:
ALLH , VO C N , R EG N , R AD T , and SPM D.
Arts:
AR T , D N C E, D R AM, MU S, and PH O T . Business:
AC T G , BU S, C PSC , MD SE, MG MT , MKT G , O FC T , and REAL.
C hild Development, N u trition:
C LD V, N U T R H umanities
CO MM, ENG L, FREN , G ERM, HMN G , HU M, IT AL, PHIL, and SPAN
Industrial T echnology:
AU T O , D RFT , ELC T , IN D T , and W ELD . Mathematics: M AT H . Physical Education:
H LT H , PH ED , and R EC R . Public Services:
ADST , CO RR , CR IM, and FIRE.
Science:
AN AT , AR C H , AST R, BIO L, BO T , C H EM, EN G R , EN T C, G EN E, G EO G , G EO L, N T SC , PH SC , PH YO , PH YS, SC I, and ZO O . Social Science:
AN T H , EC O N , G EO G , H IST , H MSV, PO SC , PSYC, SO C , SC SC , and
ST G V.
Geography
G eography is the study of the physical aspects of the planet. T opics studied
include population pressures, food supply, and resource availability. Physical
G eography is a natural science about weather, climate, and earth processes
creating different landform s, while W orld G eography is a social science of
how mankind utilizes earth resources to create different cultures and
standards of living. T he study of G eography enables a student to better
understand world problems and events; it prepares a student for a career as
a planner, teacher, journalist, earth scientist, and for other occupations.
Lower division preparation for transfer students intending to m ajor in
geography should include:
AN T H -02
EN G L-01A
EN G L-01B
G EO G -01
G EO G -01L
G EO G -02
G EO L-01
C ultural Anthropology . . . . .
C omposition and Reading I
Introduction to Literature . .
Physical G eography . . . . . .
Physical G eography Lab . .
W orld G eography . . . . . . . .
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O ther pertinent courses are:
EC O N -01A
BIO L-01
H IST -04AB
PH SC -01
Introduction to Macroeconomics
G eneral Biology for N on-M ajors .
H istory of C ivilization: Parts I & II
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Geology
T he G eology curriculum is suggested for those students interested in any
branch of earth science. T his curriculum is designed to meet the lower
division requirem ents of most universities offering a major in the earth
sciences. T his curriculum could lead to careers in fields such as
paleontology, mineralogy, geophysics, hydrology, marine geology, and
geochemistry, as well as general geology. People trained in these disciplines
are employed in research companies as well as by companies associated
with mining and petroleum industries.
For an Associate in Science Degree in G eology, the student must complete
the graduation requirements (PH YS-02A or PH YS-04A and AR C H -01 are
suggested to satisfy the breadth requirements in the science area), and
complete the courses listed below:
Units
BIO L-01*
G eneral Biology for N on-M ajors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
BIO L-04
Principles of Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
BIO L-04H
H onors Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . 4
C H EM-04A G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C H EM-04B G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
G EO L-01
Physical G eology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PH YS-02B G eneral Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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PH YS-04B Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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T he student must also select at least eight units from the following list
(depending on the choice of four-year institution):
EN G R -25
G raphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
G EO L-02
H istorical G eology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -04A Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -04B Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -04C Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -12
FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -14
C ++ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH YS-04C Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Health Sciences
T he Associate in Arts D egree in H ealth Sciences is intended for students
planning to transfer into an Allied H ealth program . T o earn the degree, a
student m ust com plete the basic graduation requirements (C H EM-02A is
recommended for science breadth) and the courses listed below:
BIO L-01
G eneral Biology for N on-M ajors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C H EM-02B Introduction to C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
N U T R -10
N utrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
And select eight units from the following:
AN AT -25
G eneral H uman Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO L-20
Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PH YO -01
Principles of Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Technology
An Associate in Arts D egree in HVAC is available for students who meet the
graduation requirem ents, and complete one of the certificate options listed
below:
HVAC T echnician Option
D R FT -44
Print R eading and Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -47
Electrical Motors, G enerators, T ransformers,
and AC D istribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -52
D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent Fundam entals
IN D T -49
Electrical C odes and O rdinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -50
H V AC - H eating and C ontrol S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -51
Ventilation and Air C onditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -52
R efrigerant U sage Certification - EPA R equirem ents
IN D T -71JJ H VAC Sheet Metal I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -B
Applied Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W ELD -06
Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel W elding and
Shielded Metal Arc W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W ELD -07
Fundamentals of T .I.G . and M.I.G . W elding . . . . . . .
C om m ercial R efrigeration T echnician Option
ELC T -41
Industrial Motor and Equipment C ontrol . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -42
Programmable Logic C ontrollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -47
Electrical Motors, G enerators, T ransformers,
and AC D istribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -52
D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent Fundam entals
IN D T -40
C ommercial R efrigeration Design, Installation,
and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -49 A Electrical C odes and O rdinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -51
Ventilation and Air C onditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -B
Applied Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W ELD -06
Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel & Shielded Metal
Arc W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W ELD -07
Fundamentals of T .I.G . and M.I.G . W elding . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon successful completion of
one of the full certificate options listed above. For successful completion, a
student must complete the requirem ents with a minimum grade point of 2.0
in each course required for the certificate.
History
T he following history program is designed for the first two years of work
required for students majoring in history who are interested in obtaining
either a secondary or elementary teaching credential. Students should work
with their counselor for specific transfer requirements.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in History, students must meet the
graduation requirements and complete the 18-unit curriculum from the two
lists below (3-12 units from the first list, and 6-15 units from the second list).
T he courses listed below must be in addition to the basic graduation
requirements.
Students must select a minimum of three units from the following
(depending on the student's choice of four-year institution):
H IST -04A
H istory of C ivilization: Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H IST -04B
H istory of C ivilization: Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H IST -17A
Political and Social H istory of the United States . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H IST -17B
Political and Social H istory of the United States . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Students m ust choose a minimum of six units from the list below:
H IST -05
H istory of Europe Since 1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H IST -08A
H istory of the Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H IST -08B
H istory of the Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H IST -09A
Introduction to East Asian Civilization: C hina . . . . . . .
H IST -09B
Introduction to East Asian C ivilization: Japan . . . . . .
H IST -21
H istory of Minorities -- Ethnic G roups in 19th and
20th C entury America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H IST -22
H istory of Minorities - Black Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . .
H IST -23
H istory of H ispanic-A mericans in the Southwest U .S
H IST -24
H istory of the American Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H IST -29
H istory of C alifornia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Horse Management
T he Associate in Science Degree in H orse Management is available upon
satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements and 30 units from the
following list which includes the core courses; the Associate in Arts D egree
is available upon satisfactory completion of the graduation requirements and
the 23-unit core.
C ore:
AG BS-12
AN SC -11
AN SC -16
AN SC -39
AN SC -46A
C R O P-13
MEC H -06
MEC H -31
Agricultural Accounting . . . . . . . . .
Elements of Animal N utrition . . . . .
H orse H usbandry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
People and Livestock in the Sierras
Specialized Horse T raining . . . . . .
Forage C rops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel W elding
Metal Arc W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AG BS-18
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AN SC -40
AN SC -41
AN SC -46B
AN SC -47A
AN SC -48
AN SC -52
MEC H -12
Agricultural C omputer Applications . . .
Livestock Breeding and Selection . . . .
Animal D isease and Parasite Control . .
Beginning Horsemanship (W estern) . .
Intermediate H orsemanship (W estern)
Specialized Horse T raining . . . . . . . . .
Back C ountry Animal Management . . .
T ack R epair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H oof C are and T rimming . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of the 23-unit core, and 16 units from the electives above.
Horseshoeing
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of AN SC -50 (H orseshoeing), and another C ertificate of C ompletion will be
awarded upon the satisfactory completion of AN SC -51 (A dvanced
H orseshoeing).
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Human Services
T he Associate in Arts D egree in H uman Services is available for students
who meet the graduation requirem ents and complete the following required
courses:
Units
C O O P-41
C ooperative Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
C O MM-05
Interpersonal C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C PSC -30
C omputer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H MSV-50
Survey and U tilization of C ommunity R esources . . . . . . . 3
H MS V-51
H uman Behavior and the H elping Process . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H MSV-61
Social W elfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYC-23
Personal and Social Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PSYC -51
Applied Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Students must take two of the three following courses:
AN T H -10
Southeast Asian C ulture: Emphasis H mong C ulture . . . . 3
H IST -22
H istory of Minorities -- Black Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H IST -23
H istory of H ispanic Am ericans in the Southwest
U nited States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Students must also choose one course from the following electives:
AD ST -41
C R IM-33
PSYC-01A
PSYC -09
SO C -28
SC SC -01
Introduction to Addiction Studies
Family Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Psychology . . . . .
H uman D evelopment . . . . . . . . .
Marriage and the Family . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
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Humanities
H umanities is the study of cultural manifestations in all its varieties, such as
literature, philosophy, foreign language, and the fine arts. It is the study of
intellectual, cultural, and aesthetic development through history with an
integration of multi-cultural influences. A humanities major prepares a
student for employment in many diverse fields, including education and
research, law, international business, government, and the creative arts.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Humanities, students must meet the
graduation requirem ents and complete the 20-unit curriculum listed below.
T hese courses must be in addition to those taken to satisfy the basic
graduation requirements.
Units
H U M-01
Studies in Humanities - Ancient to Early R enaissance . . . . . . 3
or
H U M-01H H onors Studies in H umanities - Ancient to Early
R enaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
H U M-02
Studies in Humanities - R enaissance to Present . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or
H U M-02H H onors Studies in Humanities - R enaissance to Present . . . . . 3
Plus an additional 14 units from the electives below. (Students must take at
least three units from each of the four elective areas.)
Literature (3 units)
EN G L-01B, 03, 06A, 06B, 08, 09, 10, 11, 18
Philosophy and H umanities (3 units)
PH IL-03, 04, 05, 15
H U M-15, 21, 47
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Art and Music (3 units)
AR T -01, 02, 03, 04
MU S-11, 12, 13, 14
Foreign Language (5 units)
FR EN -02, 03, 04, 39
G ER M-02, 03, 04, 39
H MN G -02
IT AL-02, 03
SPAN -02, 03, 04, 39
Industrial Electronics Technology
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Industrial Electronics T echnology
(Industrial Electronics T echnician), students must meet the graduation
requirements and complete the following required courses:
D R FT -44
ELC T -31
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ELC T -49A
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ELC T -31A
and
ELC T -31B
ELC T -32
E LC T -34
ELC T -41
ELC T -42A
ELC T -42B
ELC T -43A
ELC T -47
Units
Print R eading and Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
D C /AC Electronic C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
D irect C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Semiconductors, Amplifiers, and Advanced C ircuits .
D igital Logic C ircuits and S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial Motor and Equipment C ontrol . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmable Logic C ontrollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced P rogrammable Logic C ontrollers . . . . . . . .
Industrial Instrumentation and Process C ontrol . . . . .
Electrical Motors, G enerators, T ransformers,
and AC D istribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELC T -49B Semiconductor and Advanced C ircuits Software Lab
ELC T -49D D igital Logic C ircuits and Systems Software Lab . . . .
ELC T -55 Electrical C onduit Bending T heory and T echniques .
IN D T -49
Electrical C odes and O rdinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Plus six units from the following electives:
IN D T -10
Industrial T echnical Skills . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -25
Fluid Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -41
Power T ransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN D T -51
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A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of the 40 units of course work listed above. For successful completion, a
student must complete the requirem ents with a minimum grade point of 2.0
in each course required for the certificate.
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Industrial Maintenance Technology
An Associate in Arts D egree in Industrial Maintenance T echnology is
available for students who successfully complete the graduation
requirem ents and complete the following certificate program ::
Units
D R FT -44 Print Reading and Sketching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -41 Industrial Motor and Equipment C ontrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -47 Electrical Motors, G enerators, T ransformers,
and AC D istribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -52 D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent Fundam entals . . . . . . . 3
IN D T -10
Industrial T echnical Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IN D T -25
Fluid Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IN D T -32
Building C onstruction C oncepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IN D T -36
Electrical W iring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IN D T -41
Power T ransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IN D T -49
Electrical C odes and O rdinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -B
Applied Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
W ELD -06 Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel & Shielded
Metal Arc W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
W ELD -07 Fundamentals of T .I.G . and M.I.G . W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
W ELD -40A W elding D esign and C onstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon successful completion of
the full certificate listed above. For successful completion, a student must
complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course
required for the certificate.
Industrial Technology
Industrial T echnology is a program which blends technical, scientific, and
business principles, and which prepares versatile individuals for
technological managem ent, production supervision, and related leadership
positions.
For locating the various degrees and certificates that fall under Industrial
T echnology, students should refer to the following degree and certificate
titles in this portion of the catalog:
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology, Toyota-Approved
D rafting Technology
Electrical Technology
Electronics Technology
H eating, Ventilation, Air C onditioning, and R efrigeration Technology
Industrial Electronics Technology
Industrial M aintenance Technology
Instrumentation and Process C ontrol Technology
Laser Electro-O ptics Technology
W elding Technology
Instrumentation and Process Control
Technology
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Instrumentation and Process C ontrol
T echnology, students must meet the graduation requirem ents and complete
the following required courses:
Units
ELC T -31 D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
and
ELC T -49A D C /AC Electronic C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
or
ELC T -31A D irect C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and
ELC T -31B Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -32 Semiconductors, Amplifiers, and Advanced C ircuits . . . . . . . . 4
ELC T -33 Pulse Circuits, O perational Amplifiers, and Linear
Integrated C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
E LC T -34 D igital Logic C ircuits and S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -35 Microprocessor Applications, Systems, and
Interfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -41 Industrial Motor and Equipment C ontrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -42A Programmable Logic C ontrollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ELC T -42B Advanced P rogrammable Logic C ontrollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ELC T -43A Industrial Instrumentation and Process C ontrol . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -43B G raphical Program ming for Electronics D ata
Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
ELC T -44 Fabrication, Soldering, and Equipment R epair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -47 Electrical Motors, G enerators, T ransformers
and AC D istribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELC T -49B Semiconductor and Advanced C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . 1
ELC T -49C Pulse C ircuits, O perational Amplifiers, and
Linear Integrated C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ELC T -49D D igital Logic C ircuits and Systems Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . 1
IN D T -25
Fluid Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
41.5
C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of the 41.5 units of course work listed above. For successful completion, a
student must complete the requirem ents with a minimum grade point of 2.0
in each course required for the certificate.
Journalism
T he mass communications industry is experiencing rapid growth worldwide.
Merced C ollege’s A.A. program in journalism enables students to obtain
skills they will use when transferring to a four-year institution. A two-year
degree may qualify students for entry-level jobs with local mass media.
T he Associate in Arts in Journalism consists of the following courses:
JO U R -01 Mass Media and Society . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JO U R -08 Introduction to N ewswriting and Reporting
JO U R -32 N ewspaper Staff (repeat once) . . . . . . . .
PH O T -10A
Basic Photography . . . . . . . . . .
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C hoose three units from : PO SC -01 Essentials of the American Political System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
P O S C -02 A n Introduction to W orld P olitical S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C hoose three units from : EN G L-12 C reative W riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EN G L-13 C ritical R easoning and W riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH O T -10B
Intermediate Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Social Issues.
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Lab Technology
Laser Electro-Optics Technology
T he Associate in Science Degree in Lab T echnology provides a student with
sufficient training to enable him/her to perform lab work in food processing
quality control labs or related technical lab work.
An Associate in Arts D egree in Laser Electro-O ptics T echnology prepares
the student to enter the workforce in the fields of lasers and electro-optics as
technicians, installers, technologists, engineers, and scientists. Students
must meet the graduation requirem ents and complete the following major
requirements (PH YS-02A is recommended to fulfill breadth requirements):
BIO L-06
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BIO L-20
Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C H EM-04B
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C H EM-06* Q uantitative Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C P SC -01 Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s
MAT H -02 C ollege Algebra and T rigonometry . . . . . . . . . . . .
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*Students must contact the Science, Math, and Engineering D ivision
C hairperson for a suitable substitute for this course.
Landscape Horticulture
T he Associate in Science D egree in Landscape H orticulture is available
upon completion of the graduation requirem ents in addition to 30 units from
the following list; the Associate in Arts D egree is available upon completion
of the graduation requirements in addition to 18-19 units from the following
list. T he core must be completed for each degree.
C ore:
LAN D -10A
LAN D -10B
LAN D -12
PLSC -10
SO IL-10
ME C H -15
or
MEC H -35
MEC H -31
Electives:
AG BS-18
LA N D -11
LAN D -14
LAN D -15
LAN D -17
PLSC -13
PLSC -16
SO IL-11
O rnamental Plant Identification . . . . . .
O rnamental T ree Identification . . . . . . .
Landscape D esign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of Plant Science . . . . . . . . . .
Soil Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Small Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Equipment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Agricultural C omputer Applications . . . .
Elements of O rnamental H orticulture . . .
Landscape Construction and Installation
Landscape Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .
N ursery and G arden C enter Practice . . .
Economic Entomology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plant Propagation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of the 18-19 unit core and 18 units from the electives above.
ELC T -31
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ELC T -49A
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ELC T -31A
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ELC T -31B
ELC T -32
ELC T -33
E LC T -34
LEO T -37
ELC T -44
ELC T -49B
ELC T -49C
ELC T -49D
LEO T -42
LEO T -30
LEO T -32
LEO T -34
LEO T -36
PH YS-02B
Units
D irect C urrent and Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
D C /AC Electronic C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
D irect C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Alternating C urrent C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Semiconductors, Amplifiers, and Advanced C ircuits
Pulse C ircuits, O perational Amplifiers, and
Linear Integrated C ircuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D igital Logic C ircuits and S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laser Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Shop Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic C ircuits Software Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vacuum T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Laser Electro-O ptics T echnology . . .
Laser T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laser Electro-O ptics D evices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laser Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G eneral Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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of the major listed above. For successful completion, a student must
complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course
required for the certificate.
Liberal Studies -- Elementary Teaching
Preparation
T he Liberal Studies - Elementary Teaching Preparation pathway is designed
primarily for students who intend to prepare for a career teaching at the
elem entary level. Merced C ollege does not grant an A.A. degree m ajor in
Liberal Studies, but a lower division preparation leading to transfer to a fouryear institution where a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential may be
com pleted. Liberal Studies - Elementary T eaching Preparation students will
have an educational experience preparing them to think critically about the
different subjects presented. Before deciding on a course of study, students
are encouraged to consult a counselor because each college has unique
admission and major preparation requirements.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Life Science
T o earn an Associate in Arts D egree in Life Science, the student must
com plete the basic graduation requirements (a course in chem istry should
be taken for science breadth) and the courses listed below:
Units
BIO L-01* G eneral Biology for N on-M ajors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
BIO L-04* Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
BIO L-04H H onors Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BO T -01
Principles of Botany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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ZO O -01
G eneral Zoology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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C O MM-04
C P SC -01
C PSC -30
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C PSC -31
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C PSC -32
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C PSC -33
MG MT -37
Small G roup Discussion and Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s . . . . . . . . 4
C omputer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
W ord Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
D atabase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Small Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of 30 units of course work in this area of study which includes the core
courses indicated for the Associate in Arts D egree in
Merchandising/Marketing Management.
And select nine additional units from the following:
AN AT -25
BIO L-04*
or
BIO L-04H
BIO L-06
Units
G eneral H uman Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
H onors Principles of Biology for Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BIO L-08
C onservation of N atural Resources
BIO L-20
Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BIO L-31
Introduction to Biotechnology I . . . .
BO T -01
Principles of Botany . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
ZO O -01
G eneral Zoology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C H EM-02B
Introductory C hemistry . .
C H EM-04A
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . .
C H EM-04B
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . .
MAT H -10 Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -12 FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . . . .
MAT H -14 C ++ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PH YO -01 Principles of Physiology . . . . . . . . .
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*Note: A student may not take BIO L-01 for credit after having taken BIO L-04
or BIO L-04H . Management, Small Business
T he Associate in Arts D egree in Small Business Management offers training
in the establishment and operation of a small business and the process of
business plan creation.
Students must meet the graduation requirements and complete the following
required courses:
Units
AC T G -04A
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
AC T G -51
Applied Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BU S-10
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BU S-18A
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C PSC -32
Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EC O N -01A Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -31
Elements of Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -32
H uman Resources Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -35
O rganizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -37
Small Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
27
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Management, Merchandising/Marketing
T he Associate in Arts D egree in Merchandising/M arketing Managem ent is in
preparation for employment in the merchandising and marketing areas.
Students must meet the graduation requirem ents and complete the major
requirements with the following core courses:
Units
AC T G -51
Applied Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
AC T G -04A
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BU S-10
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BU S-18A
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C PSC -32
Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EC O N -01A
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MD SE-31
R etail Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MD SE-32
Salesmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MD SE-33
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -35
O rganizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MKT G -30
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
30
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Units
AC T G -04B
Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
AC T G -54
C ost Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BU S-35
Money Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C ontinued next column...
AC T G -04B
or
AC T G -54
BU S-18B
BU S-35
C O MM-04
C P SC -01
MKT G -30
Units
Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C ost Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Money Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small G roup Discussion and Problem Solving . .
Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of 30 units of course work in this area of study which includes the core
courses indicated for the A.A. D egree in Management, Sm all Business.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
from the courses listed below:
Management/Supervisory Training
T he Associate in Arts D egree in Managem ent/S upervisory T raining is in
preparation for entry levels in management/supervision as well as for
advanced preparation for those employed in supervisory positions.
Students must meet the graduation requirem ents and complete the major
requirements with the following courses:
Units
AC T G -04A
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
AC T G -51
Applied Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BU S-18A
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C PSC -32
Spreadsheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
EC O N -01A
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -31
Elements of Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -32
H uman Resources Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -33
Elements of Effective Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -34
Employment Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -35
O rganizational Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -50-52
Management 50 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
30
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Units
AC T G -04B
Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
AC T G -54
C ost Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BU S-10
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BU S-18B
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BU S-35
Money Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O MM-04
Small G roup Discussion and Problem Solving . . . . . . . . 3
C P SC -01
Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s . . . . . . 4
EC O N -01B
Introduction to Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -37
Small Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MG MT -50
Management Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½ - 3 ½
MG MT -51
Management Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½ - 3 ½
MG MT -52
Management Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½ - 3 ½
C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of 30 units of course work in this area of study which includes the core
courses indicated for the A.A. D egree in Management/Supervisory T raining.
C ustom er Service
MG MT -50B
Foundation Essentials: Values and Ethics
MG MT -50C
Basic T ime and Space Management . . . .
MG MT -50D
C om municating with People . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -50F
T eam Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -50G
D ecision Making and Problem Solving . . .
MG MT -50H
C ustomer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -50I
Attitude in the W orkplace . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -51F
C onflict R esolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -51G
Stress Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MG MT -52D
Managing O rganizational C hange . . . . . .
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For a C ertificate of Achievement in C ustomer Service, students must
complete all ten management courses listed above.
Mathematics
T he following curriculum is designed for students majoring in mathematics
in the C alifornia State U niversity system. T he student should check the
specific requirem ents in the catalog of the college to which he/she plans to
transfer.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Mathematics, students must meet the
graduation requirem ents and com plete 18 units (including MAT H -04ABC )
MAT H -04A
MAT H -04B
MAT H -04C
Units
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
And select a minimum of six units from the following:
MAT H -06
Elementary D ifferential Equations . .
MAT H -08
Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -12
FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . . . .
MAT H -14
C ++ Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAT H -21
Math for G eneral/Liberal Arts . . . . . .
PH YS-04A
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
PH YS-04B
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mechanized Agriculture -- Compact Power
Equipment
C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion in C ompact Power Equipment will be awarded to
students who successfully complete the following core courses:
C ore:
ME C H -15
Sm all Engine R epair and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -21
H ydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -22A
D iesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
M EC H -26
P ower E quipm ent E lectrical S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -30
Equipment M echanics Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MEC H -31
Equipment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MEC H -35
Small Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MEC H -40
Equipment R epair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Mechanized Agriculture Technology/Heavy
Equipment Mechanics
T he Associate in Arts D egree or Associate in Science D egree in
Mechanized Agriculture T echnology/H eavy Equipment M echanics is
available upon completion of the graduation requirem ents, the 22-unit core,
and 15 units from the elective list.
C ore:
Units
MEC H -12
Agriculture Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -21
H ydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -22A
D iesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MEC H -24
Power T rains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
M EC H -26
P ower E quipm ent E lectrical S ystem s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -30
Equipment M echanics Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MEC H -31
Equipment Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MEC H -33
Power Equipment Air C onditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Units
MEC H -06
Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel W elding and Shielded
Metal Arc W elding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -13
Agriculture Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ME C H -15
Sm all Engine R epair and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -22B
D iesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ME C H -23
D iesel Fuel System D iagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ME C H -32
Applied Electrical and H ydraulic Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MEC H -35
Small Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MEC H -40
Equipment R epair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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A C ertificate of C om pletion in Mechanized Agriculture T echnology/H eavy
Equipm ent Mechanics will be awarded upon completion of the 22-unit core
and 15 units from the electives list.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Music
Nurse Assistant
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Music, students must m eet the basic
graduation requirements in addition to the 34-unit curriculum below.
C ore
MU S-04ABC D
MU S-11
MU S-12
MU S-24ABC D
MU S-27A
Music T heory I-IV . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H istory and Appreciation of Music
H istory and Appreciation of Music
Applied Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elementary Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And choose one area of concentration (10 units):
Piano C oncentration
MU S-27BC D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plus four units from the following music ensembles:
MU S-41A
C oncert Band I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-42A
Jazz Ensemble I . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-44A
C horus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vocal C oncentration
MU S-43B
Advanced Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-47
Song Interpretation: Music T heater
Plus four units from the following vocal ensembles:
MU S-44A
C horus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-44B
C horus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-44C
C horus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-44D
C horus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-45A
C hamber Singers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-45B
C hamber Singers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-45C
C hamber Singers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-45D
C hamber Singers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G uitar C oncentration
MU S-36ABC D G uitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plus 4 units from the following vocal ensembles:
MU S-1ABC D
C oncert Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-42ABC D Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-44ABC D C horus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrum ental C oncentration
Eight units from the following music ensembles:
MU S-41A
C oncert Band I . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-41B
C oncert Band II . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-41C
C oncert Band III . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-41D
C oncert Band IV . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-42A
Jazz Ensemble I . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-42B
Jazz Ensemble II . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-42C
Jazz Ensemble III . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-42D
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negative T B skin test or chest X-ray within past six months; physical within
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Plus two units from the following electives:
MU S-02
Musical Stage Production . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-13
H istory and Appreciation of Jazz . . . . . . . .
MU S-28
Jazz Improvisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-36A
Beginning G uitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-61
Fine and Performing Arts - Special T opics
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MU S-13
H istory and Appreciation of Jazz
MU S-14
American Popular Music . . . . . .
MU S-27B
Intermediate Piano . . . . . . . . . . .
MU S-36A
Beginning G uitar . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A statement of eligibility will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of
the following courses:
Units
ALLH -80
N urse Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ALLH -80L
N urse Assistant Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Successful completion of the above courses is required to apply for the CN A
certification exam .
Nursing
All individuals who meet minimum enrollment requirem ents are eligible to
apply to the nursing programs. C riteria and complete information on the
selection process as well as the philosophy and objectives of each program
are described in the N ursing Application H andbooks which are available in
the Merced C ollege Bookstore. T he handbooks are extensive and may
contain updates to the following brief program outline.
C ompletion of the Registered N ursing Program at Merced C ollege qualifies
students to take the National C ouncil Licensure Examination for R egistered
N urses (N C LEX-R N ). C ompletion of the Vocational N ursing Program
qualifies students to take the National C ouncil Licensure Examination for
Vocational N urses (NC LE X-PN ).
Nursing, R egistered
T he registered nursing program requires two academic years beyond
completion of the prerequisite courses, and is designed to prepare
competent nurses for service in the community. G raduates will earn the
Associate in Science D egree on completion of designated courses and
competency requirements. C ommunication, natural and social science, and
nursing courses must be completed with a grade of "C " or better to meet
eligibility for licensure requirements by the State Board of N ursing.
C ompletion of the prerequisite courses is required for enrollment eligibility to
the program . O nly those students form ally accepted into the program may
register for courses identified as R egistered N ursing C urriculum. Students
may, however, enroll in other courses designated as non-nursing program
requirements while awaiting selection to the program.Enrollment in the
R egistered N ursing Program is determined on a first- come, first-served
basis. T he date of subm ission on the required application determines the
order in which qualified students are accepted. Merced Community C ollege
D istrict residents may be accepted for admission prior to nonresidents.
C omplete inform ation, selection process and enrollment form s are contained
in the Registered N ursing Application H andbook, available in the Merced
C ollege Bookstore, or through the web site:
www.mccd.edu/alliedhealth/regnurshp.htm.
Prerequisite C ourses:
Units
A N AT -25*
G eneral H um an A natom y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C H EM-02A*
Introductory C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIO L-20*
Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PH YO -01*
Principles of Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EN G L-01A
C omposition and Reading I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
R EG N -50**
N ursing C areers Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3
C ontinued next page...
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
N on-nursing program requirem ents which also fulfill A.S. breadth
requirements:
AN T H -02
C ultural Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
SO C -01
Introductory Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C O MM -01
Fundamentals of Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or
C O MM-05
Interpersonal C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C LD V-09***
H uman D evelopment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H IST -17A
Political and Social H istory of the United States .
or
H IST -17B
Political and Social H istory of the United States .
or
PO SC -01
Essentials of the American Political System . . . .
Any H umanities A.S. Breadth Area C course . . .
A Physical Education activity course . . . . . . . . . .
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
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R egistered Nursing curriculum :
First Sem ester
R EG N -10
Foundations of N ursing Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
R EG N -13A
N ursing Skills Simulation I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
C redits earned in the Merced C ollege Registered N ursing Program are
transferable to C alifornia State U niversities having two-plus-two
baccalaureate program s in nursing. Since prerequisite science and social
science courses vary at each institution, students are advised to consult the
catalog of their intended transfer school and establish a transfer plan with
the Allied H ealth C ounselor.
Nursing, Vocational
T he Vocational N ursing curriculum comprises three semesters of combined
didactic and clinical work on campus and at affiliated health care facilities.
U pon satisfactory completion of the prerequisites and the nursing courses, a
C ertificate of C ompletion is awarded and the student is then eligible for the
N ational Licensure Examination. An Associate in Arts D egree is also
available for those students who complete the Merced C ollege G eneral
Education requirements.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Vocational
N urse and Psychiatric T echnicians E xaminers, a student's previous
education and/or experience will be evaluated by the Nursing D epartm ent on
an individual basis for credit and/or advanced placement.
M inim um requirem ents for adm ission to the LV N program : Second Sem ester
R EG N -11
N ursing in H ealth and Illness I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
R EG N -13B
N ursing Skills Simulation II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.
Must be a high school (or higher) graduate with a grade point average
of 2.0 or higher, or the equivalent as measured by the G eneral
Education Development (G .E.D .) test or by the C alifornia State H igh
School Proficiency examination. Applicants with high school grade
point averages below 2.0 must have completed 15 units of
college-level work with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
2.
Must be in good health.
3.
Must have completed within five years of the date of application the
following courses or their equivalent with a grade of “C” or better:
ANAT -25 or 50, NU T R-10, ALLH-67, and VO CN -46A.
4.
Must have completed E N G L-A and MAT H -80, their equivalents, or a
higher level English or math course with a grade of “C” or better.
Application: Q ualified applicants must meet the above prerequisites,
provide transcripts documenting high school graduation or
G .E.D ./Proficiency score results and file a completed application with
the Allied Health O ffice. Applications are accepted year round, but
enrollment is determined on a first come, first served basis.
T hird Sem ester
R EG N -20
N ursing in H ealth and Illness II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
R EG N -21
Professional R elationships and R esponsibilities . . . . . . . 1
R EG N -24A
N ursing Concepts Simulation I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Fourth Sem ester
R EG N -22
N ursing in H ealth and Illness III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
R EG N -23
Professional R elationships and R esponsibilities II . . . . . . 1
R EG N -24B
N ursing C oncepts Simulation II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
*Recommended to be completed within five years prior to enrollment into the
program; a minimum cumulative G PA of 2.5 is required in AN AT -25, BIO L-
20, C H EM-02A, and PH YO -01. A waiver for recency may be requested. See
R EG N Application H andbook.
**Advisory.
***Must be completed prior to or concurrently with REG N -11.
C ompetencies as required by Merced College for graduation:
W riting:
Met by completion of EN G L-01A within program
prerequisites.
Math:
Met by MAT H -A or higher level math course.
R eading:
Met by EN G L-41 or completion of A.S. Breadth courses
with “C ” grade or better.
[C ompletion of the Registered N ursing Program at Merced C ollege satisfies
C ILC areas A through G .]
LV N to R N Program
T he program for C alifornia Licensed Vocational N urses requires one
academic year beyond completion of the prerequisite courses, N on-nursing
Breadth requirem ents, and C ompetencies. LVN to RN students enter into
the third semester of the RN curriculum identified above. G raduates will earn
the Associate in Science D egree on completion of designated courses and
competency requirements. C ommunication, natural and social science, and
nursing courses must be completed with a grade of "C " or better to be
eligible for licensure requirements of the State Board of N ursing.
Enrollment eligibility to the LVN to R N program requires the completion the
previously identified prerequisite courses. In addition, REG N 19 and CLDV09 are prerequisite for the LVN to RN applicant. O nly those students
form ally accepted into the program may register for courses identified as
R egistered N ursing C urriculum. Students may, however, enroll in other
courses designated as non-nursing program requirements while awaiting
selection to the program .
A freshman class will be admitted every fourth semester. For further
information contact the Allied H ealth C ounselor.
Enrollment in the N ursing Program requires that students purchase
appropriate nursing uniform s, obtain malpractice insurance, have a physical
examination, show proof of immunization, have a current C PR card, and
have transportation to the clinical facilities.
First Sem ester
Units
VO C N -40
Foundations of N ursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VO C N -46B
Pharm acology for N urses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
VO C N -47A
N ursing G uidance I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Second Sem ester
Units
VO C N -42
Principles and Practices of N ursing C are I . . . . . . . . . . . 14
VO C N -47B
N ursing G uidance II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
T hird Sem ester
Units
VO C N -44
Principles and Practices of N ursing C are II . . . . . . . . . . . 14
VO C N -47C
N ursing G uidance III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A student must achieve a final score of 75% or better in each of the core
nursing courses to continue in the program. W hen two courses must be
taken concurrently, passing grades must be maintained in both for the
student to continue in either course.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Office Technology
Paralegal Studies
T he O ffice T echnology program offers a variety of options that guide
students toward successful employment in business.
Associate in Arts Degree
R efer to the general education requirem ents for specific inform ation
regarding general education, unit and scholarship requirem ents. C ompletion
of the certificate program, in addition to the general education and district
requirem ents, qualifies the student for an Associate in Arts D egree.
C ertificate
C ore C ourses (required of all Office T echnology m ajors)
Units
AC T G -51
Applied Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BU S-43
Business C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BU S-53
Business English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
O FC T -50
Beginning Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
O FC T -51
Keyboarding/W ord Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
O FC T -53
Advanced O ffice Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
O FC T -54
Machine T ranscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
O FC T -57
R ecords Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Program Options
In addition to the core, the following are required for the program options
listed below:
Units
C lerical Office Program
C O O P-41A
C ooperative Education O ffice T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
O FC T -55C
C lerical, O ffice Adm inistration and Information/W ord
Processing O ffice T echnology Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
O FC T -72
O ffice Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
30
Legal Office Program
BU S-18A
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C O O P-41A
C ooperative Education O ffice T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
O FC T -55A
Legal O ffice T echnology Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
O FC T -69
Legal O ffice Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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M edical Office Program
AN AT -50
Survey of Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ALLH -67
Medical T erminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C O O P-41A
C ooperative Education O ffice T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
O FC T -55B
Medical O ffice Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
O FCT -68
Medical O ffice Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Information/W ord Processing Program
C O O P-41A
C ooperative Education O ffice T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
C PSC -24
Introduction to C omputer Studies and T echnology . . . . . . 3
O FC T -55C
C lerical, O ffice Adm inistration and Information/W ord
Processing O ffice T echnology Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
O FC T -72
O ffice Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Office Adm inistration Program
C O O P-41A
C ooperative Education O ffice T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MG MT -31
Elements of Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
O FC T -55C
C lerical, O ffice Adm inistration and Information/W ord
Processing O ffice T echnology Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
O FC T -72
O ffice Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Suggested electives include:
Units
BU S-10
Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C PSC -01
Introduction to Management Information Systems . . . . . . 4
C PSC -24
Introduction to C omputer Studies and T echnology . . . . . . 3
O FCT -52
Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
T he Associate in Arts D egree in Paralegal Studies is designed for the
student who desires employment and advancement in the field of paralegal
work. Students must meet the graduation requirements and, in addition,
complete the following required courses:
Units
BU S-18A
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PLG L-50
Introduction to Paralegal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PLG L-51A
Legal R esearch and W riting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PLG L-52A
C ivil Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PLG L-53
Law O ffice Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PLG L-59
Evidence/T rial Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the successful completion
of the 24-unit core plus one of the program options listed above.
And nine units from the following courses:
BU S-18B
C R IM-04
MG MT -34
PLG L-51B
PLG L-52B
PLG L-54
PLG L-57
PLG L-60
R EAL-42
Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C riminal Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employment Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Legal Research and W riting . .
Advanced C ivil Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T orts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Estate Planning and Probate Procedures
Family Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R eal Estate Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of 30 units of course work in Paralegal Studies, including the core courses
listed above.
Philosophy
T he philosophy curriculum stresses analytical reasoning, writing, and oral
expression. T he study of philosophy has had an historic role in liberal arts
education because it develops careful, independent thinking and aids in
defining one's most fundamental values and beliefs. A philosophy major
prepares a student for employment in many fields, including teaching, law,
medicine, business, the ministry, social work, government, and the fine arts.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Philosophy, the student must complete
the graduation requirem ents and the additional 21-unit curriculum listed
below.
Units
H IST -04A
H istory of C ivilization: Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
and
H IST -04B
H istory of C ivilization: Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or
H U M-01*
Studies in H umanities - Ancient to Early R enaissance . . . . . 3
and
H U M-02*
Studies in Humanities - R enaissance to Present . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH IL-03
Ancient Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH IL-04
Modern Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH IL-05
C ontemporary Moral and Social Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH IL-10
C ritical T hinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH IL-12
Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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PH IL-15
C omparative R eligions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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*H onors H U M-01H can be substituted for H U M-01; H onors H U M-02H can
be substituted for H U M-02.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Photography
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Photography, students must meet the
graduation requirements and complete the 28-unit curriculum listed below.
T he courses listed below must be in addition to those taken to satisfy basic
graduation requirements.
Units
AR T -15
AR T -40A
PH O T -10A
PH O T -10B
PH O T -11A
PH O T -30
PH O T -31
PH O T -32
Fundamentals of D esign in A rt . .
D igital Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Photography . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intermediate Photography . . . . . .
D igital C amera Basics . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to C olor Photography
Basic View C amera . . . . . . . . . . .
Studio Photography . . . . . . . . . . .
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P lus three units of A rt H istory from : AR T -02
Art H istory - Renaissance through Modern . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AR T -06
Art of the 20th C entury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Plus three units from the following photo electives:
JO U R -32
N ewspaper Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH O T -34
Photo Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PH O T -49
Independent Study in Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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A C ertificate of C ompletion in Photography may be earned by completing the
28-unit curriculum listed above.
Physical Education
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Physical Education, students should
meet the graduation requirem ents and complete the 20-unit curriculum listed
below.
Units
H LT H -11
Advanced First Aid and Emergency C are . . . . . . . . . 3
PH ED -10 A-H
Life Fitness Activity C ourse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PH ED -11 A-E
Individual or D ual Activity C ourse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PH ED -12 A-H
T eam A ctivity C ourse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PH ED -13 A-H
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PH ED -20
Introduction to Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
R EC R -30
Introduction to Community R ecreation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SPMD -42
Introduction to AthleticT raining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Units
PH ED -03
Varsity C onditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PH ED -14 A-D
D ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PH ED -31
T echniques of Sports O fficiating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PH ED -32
T echniques of Sports O fficiating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
H LT H -15
D rugs, Alcohol, and T obacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical Science
T o earn an Associate in Arts D egree in Physical Science it is expected that
a student will have completed math through a pre-calculus course (the
courses at Merced College that will satisfy that requirement are MAT H -02,
or MAT H -25 and MAT H -26). T he student m ust com plete the basic
graduation requirements (BIO L-01 or BIO L-04 or BIO L-04H are
recommended for science breadth) and the courses listed below:
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C H EM-02A
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C H EM-04A
G EO L-01
PH YS-02A
Units
Introductory C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Physical G eology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
G eneral Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
And select six units from the following:
AR C H -01
AST R -01
C H EM-04B
G EO G -01
G EO L-02
PH YS-02B
Introduction to Archaeology
Principles of Astronomy . . .
G eneral C hemistry . . . . . . .
Physical G eography . . . . . .
H istorical G eology . . . . . . .
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Physics
T he following curriculum is designed for students planning to m ajor in
physics in a C alifornia State U niversity. Students should check the specific
requirem ents of their intended transfer school and work with his/her
counselor.
For an Associate in Science D egree in Physics, students must meet the
graduation requirements and complete the 32-unit curriculum listed below.
T he courses listed below must be in addition to the basic graduation
requirem ents. (PH YS-04A and a life science course are recommended to
satisfy science breadth.)
Units
C P SC -01
Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -04A
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -04B
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -04C
Analytical G eometry and Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAT H -06
Elementary D ifferential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -08
Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
MAT H -12
PH YS-04B
PH YS-04C
FO R T R AN Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Psychology
T he Psychology major is designed for students planning to m ajor in
psychology at a C alifornia State U niversity. T he students should work with
their counselors for specific university requirements.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Psychology, students must meet the
graduation requirem ents and complete the 19-unit curriculum listed below. T hese courses must be in addition to the basic graduation requirements.
AN T H -02
or
SO C -01
BIO L-01
MAT H -10
PSYC-01A
PSYC-01B
PSYC-23
or
S O C -02
or
SO C -28
C ultural Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introductory Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . .
G eneral Biology for N on-Majors . . . . .
Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Psychological Methods
Personal and Social Adjustment . . . .
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C ontem porary S ocial P roblem s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Marriage and the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Radiologic Technology
T he R adiologic T echnology Program is a full-time Associate D egree and
C ertificate of C ompletion program to which a minimum of 16 students are
admitted each fall sem ester. T he entire program is 29 consecutive months in
length and is composed of five semesters and two twelve-week summer
sessions. Students wishing to enter the program must make form al
application, including verification of completion of prerequisites. U pon
verification that all prerequisites have been met, the applicant will be placed
on a waiting list. Prerequisites completed m ore than ten years ago are
subject to evaluation, and repetition of course work may be required when
deemed appropriate. Applications are accepted year-round.
M ission Statem ent
T he mission of the Merced C ollege Radiologic T echnology Program is to
prepare our students for careers as diagnostic radiographers by providing a
continually-improving educational program which is accredited by the
JR C ER T and by instilling in our students a commitment to continued
professional growth and lifelong learning.
Program R eview and Student Learning Objectives
In support of this m ission, the R adiography P rogram :
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will uphold the standards for satisfactory educational preparation for
entry into the program
will provide a curriculum which
a. emphasizes the principles of radiation protection for patients,
self, and others
b. supports and assesses the knowledge and skills required to
intelligently perform the tasks typically required for entry level
practice into the profession
will encourage students to develop
a. effective com munication skills
b. critical thinking skills to enhance their problem-solving skills
c. a commitment for life-long learning in preparation for a
complex and changing society
will advocate and expect ethical and compassionate treatment for
patients.
R equirements for Application (Prerequisites)
AN AT -25, C O O P-41AR T , EN G L-A, EN G L-41, EN G L-41L, MAT H -A, and
ALLH -67. Advisory: CH EM-02A. All prerequisites and program requirem ents
must be passed with a grade of “C ” or better, and their combined G PA m ust
be 2.35 or higher.
Program requirem ents must be satisfied prior to submitting an application to
the program. An official transcript listing all program prerequisites must
accompany an application before the application will be officially accepted.
Applications are accepted year-round. For additional program inform ation
and application form s, refer to the Radiologic T echnology H andbook
available at the Merced C ollege Bookstore, or visit the RAD T program web
site and download the form s at: www.mccd.edu/alliedhealth/radtechhp.htm .
U pon admission to the program , students are required to have a physical
examination providing evidence of good health and imm unization, and must
provide annual proof of a negative T B skin test or T B screening, and must
have a chest X-ray at least every four years.
Also upon admission, additional information on malpractice insurance and
uniforms will be provided. W hile enrolled in the program, students will be
assigned to various clinical facilities in addition to the on-campus portions of
the program. T his ensures the strongest educational experience for each
student. By application and acceptance into this program, the student
agrees to accept clinical assignments in whatever hospital or clinical site the
student is assigned. D uring internship, clinical assignments may include
day, evening, and weekend hours.
In order to progress satisfactorily in the R AD T program, students must
complete R adiologic T echnology courses in the specified sequence with a
minimum grade of “C ” in each course, and maintain an overall G .P.A. of
2.35 in supportive and R AD T course work.
R equired:
First S em ester (Fall)
R AD T -41 Basic R adiologic T echnology . . . . . . . . . . .
R AD T -42 Principles of R adiologic T echnology I . . . .
Second Sem ester (Spring)
R AD T -40 R adiation Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R AD T -43A
Principles of R adiologic T echnology II .
R AD T -43B
C linical Education I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Sum m er Session
R AD T -44A
Principles of R adiographic Exposure . .
R AD T -44B
C linical Education II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T hird Sem ester (Fall)
R AD T -45A
Principles of R adiologic T echnology III
R AD T -45B
C linical Education III . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A.S. degree breadth requirements and the above listed courses must be
completed by the end of the fourth session (i.e., T hird Semester - Fall), at
which time an Associate in Science D egree in R adiologic T echnology is
awarded. T he intern portion of the RAD T Program commences with:
Fourth Sem ester (Spring)
R AD T -67A
Advanced R adiologic Procedures I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
R AD T -67B
Advanced Clinical Education I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
R AD T -67C
R adiographic Pathology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Second Summ er Session
R AD T -68A
Principles of R adiation Protection and Biology . . . . . . . . . . . 2
R AD T -68B
Advanced C linical Education II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fifth Sem ester (Fall)
R AD T -69A
Integrative Study in Radiologic T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
R AD T -69B
Advanced C linical Education III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
R AD T -69C
Sectional Anatomy for the Radiographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Students successfully completing the Radiologic T echnology Internship are
awarded a Certificate of C ompletion in R adiologic T echnology. U pon
successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree AND C ertificate
of C ompletion in Radiologic T echnology, graduates are eligible to write the
American R egistry of R adiologic T echnologist Exam ination for R adiography,
and, if successful, to obtain the credentials necessary for employment in the
field.
Real Estate
T he Associate in Arts in Degree in Real Estate is in preparation for the
C alifornia Real Estate Salesman's License and Broker's License.
Students must meet the graduation requirem ents and complete the major
requirements with the following courses:
Units
AC T G -04A
Fundamentals of Financial Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or
AC T G -51 Applied Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BU S-18A Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C PSC -30 C omputer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
R EAL-42 R eal Estate Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
R EAL-43 R eal Estate Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
R EAL-45 R eal Estate Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
R EAL-46 R eal Estate Appraisal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
R EAL-48 R eal Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
R EAL-49 Escrow Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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C ompletion of these core courses plus appropriate experience in real estate
sales will qualify the student to take the broker's examination.
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Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Suggested electives include:
BU S-10 Introduction to Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BU S-43 Business C ommunication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C P SC -01 Introduction to M anagem ent Inform ation S ystem s
EC O N -01A
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . . . . . . . .
or
EC O N -01B
Introduction to Microeconomics . . . . . . . . . . .
MD SE-32
Salesmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MD SE-33
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O FC T -50 Beginning Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R EAL-44 Legal Aspects of R eal Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C ertificate of C ompletion:
A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion
of the required courses for the A.A. D egree in R eal Estate.
Social Science
T he Social Science m ajor is designed for students planning to m ajor in
social science and earn an elementary or secondary teaching credential at
one of the C alifornia State U niversities. Students should work with their
counselors for specific university requirements.
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Social Science, students should meet the
graduation requirem ents and complete the 18-unit curriculum listed below
with nine units from each of the two categories (these courses must be in
addition to the basic graduation requirements):
Sonography, Diagnostic Medical
T he Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will offer didactic and clinical
training in two tracks in order to accommodate and facilitate meeting the
critical shortage of general sonographers (Abdominal and O B/G YN track)
and echocardiographers (C ardiac T rack). T he campus hands-on campus
learning along with the clinical education will provide our students with jobready skills.
OPT ION NO. 1 - ABDOM INAL AND OB/G Y N
T his option is a full-time C ertificate of C ompletion program. T he entire
program is 18 months in length, and is composed of two summer sessions
and three semesters. If you wish to enter the program , you must make a
form al application, including verification of completion of prerequisites listed
below. U pon subm ission of a C O M PLE T E D application, the date and tim e
received will be stamped on the application. After your records have been
verified, that date and time will becom e your official application date. You will
receive a notice in the mail, advising you of the following:
1.
that you "Meet All Program R equirements/Prerequisites"
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your official application date and time, and
3.
your number on the enrollment list.
If you do N O T meet all the application requirements, your application will be
returned, nullifying any application receipt date. If you are accepted into the
program but must decline, your application will be kept on file.
Enrollment will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. O nly one class
is in session at a time.
Units
C ategory 1:
AN T H -02
AN T H -10
EC O N -01A
EC O N -01B
G EO G -02
G EO G -30
PSYC-01A
PSYC-01B
PSYC-23
SO C -01
S O C -02
C ategory 2:
H IST -04A
H IST -04B
H IST -05
H IST -08A
H IST -08B
H IST -09A
H IST -09B
H IST -17A
H IST -17B
H IST -21
H IST -22
HIST -23
H IST -24
H IST -29
or
H IST -39ABC
PO SC -01
P O S C -02
SC SC -01
C ultural Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Southeast Asian C ultures . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Macroeconomics . . . .
Introduction to Microeconomics . . . . .
W orld G eography . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C alifornia G eography . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Psychological Methods
Personal and Social Adjustment . . . .
Introductory Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . .
C ontem porary S ocial P roblem s . . . . .
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R equirements for Application and Prerequisites
R equirements:
C ompletion of a two-year Allied Health program that is patient-care related,
such as radiologic technology, registered nursing, respiratory therapist,
physical therapy, associate degree licensed vocational nurse, or
baccalaureate degree and health care experience.
Prerequisites:
AN AT -25; PH YO -01: M AT H -A: ALLH -67: and PH YS-10 or R AD T -40. All
program prerequisites must be passed with a grade of "C " or higher with a
minimum cumulative grade of 2.35 G .P.A.
C ontact the Allied H ealth O ffice for an application or visit our website at:
www.mccd.edu/alliedhealth/sonohp.htm.
H istory of C ivilization: Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H istory of C ivilization: Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H istory of Europe Since 1901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H istory of the Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H istory of the Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to East Asian Civilization: C hina . . . . . .
Introduction to East Asian C ivilization: Japan . . . . .
Political and Social H istory of the United States . . .
Political and Social H istory of the United States . . .
H istory of Minorities--20th C entury . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H istory of Minorities--Black Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . . .
History of Hispanic-Americans in the Southwest U.S.
H istory of the American Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H istory of C alifornia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Exploring C alifornia’s Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Essentials of the American Political System
A n Introduction to W orld P olitical S ystem s .
Introduction to Social Science . . . . . . . . . . .
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U pon admission to the program , you are required to have a physical
examination providing evidence of good health and imm unization, and must
provide annual proof of a negative T B skin test or T B screening, and must
have a chest X-ray at least every four years. You must also comply with the
technical standards set for working in this field. Additional inform ation on
malpractice insurance and uniform s will be provided at that time.
W hile enrolled in the program , you will be assigned to various clinic facilities
in addition to the on-campus portions of the program. By application and
enrollment into the program , you agree to accept clinical assignments in
whatever clinical site you are assigned. C linical assignments will be
scheduled during the normal working day hours.
In order to continue in the program , you must com plete the D iagnostic
Medical Sonography courses in the specified sequence offered per
session/semester with a minimum grade of "C " in each course.
If you successfully com plete the D iagnostic M edical S onography P rogram , you will be awarded a Certificate of C ompletion in D iagnostic Medical
Sonography and will be eligible to write the following qualifying examinations
of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (AR D MS): 1)
physical principles/instrumentation, and 2) Special Examination O ption in
Abdomen, and 3) Special Examination O ption in O B/G YN .
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Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
First Sum m er Session
SO N O -40
Basic U ltrasound Physics . . . . .
SO N O -41
Introduction to Sonography . . . .
First S em ester (Fall)
SO N O -42A Abdominal Sonography . . . . . . .
SO N O -42B Beginning C linical Experience I .
Second Sem ester (Spring)
SO N O -43A O B/G YN Sonography . . . . . . . .
SO N O -43B Beginning C linical Experience I .
Second Summ er Session
SO N O -44A Advanced U ltrasound Physics . .
SO N O -44B Advanced C linical Experience I .
SO N O -44C Superficial Structures . . . . . . . .
T hird Sem ester (Fall)
SO N O -45A Integrative Study in Sonography
SO N O -45B Advanced C linical Experience II .
SO N O -45C Basics of Vascular Sonography .
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Units
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OPT ION NO. 2 - C AR DIAC OPT ION
T his option provides the didactic and clinical experience to m eet the A R D MS
guidelines for registry eligibility in the areas of Adult Echocardiography and
C ardiovascular Physics.
C ore Prerequisites
AN AT -25; PH YO -01; M AT H -A: ALLH -67; and PH YS-10 or R AD T -40. All
option prerequisites must be passed with a grade of "C " or higher with a
minimum cumulative grade of 2.35 G .P.A.
T rack 1- P rerequisites
C andidates following this track must have completed a two-year A llied
H ealth D egree, i.e,. radiologic technology, respiratory therapist, registered
nursing, physical therapy, associate degree licensed vocational nurse, or
baccalaureate degree and health care experience. T hese candidates are
eligible to take their AR D MS exam immediately upon graduation.
T rack 2 - Prerequisites
C andidates following this track must be an EKG technician in addition to
completing the core prerequisites. T hese candidates will require additional
one-year full time paid employment post graduation before they are eligible to
write the A R D MS Echocardiography and C ardiovascular P hysics exam s under the AR D MS's Prerequisite N o. 1 examination option.
Program Length: 24 months
If you successfully complete the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
(C ardiac O ption), you will be eligible to write the following qualifying
examinations of the American R egistry of D iagnostic Medical Sonographers
(A R D MS): 1) S pecial Examination O ption in Adult Echo , and 2) S pecial
Examination O ption in C ardiovascular Physics .
First Sem ester (Spring)
SO N O -45C Basics of Vascular Sonography .
SO N O -46A Echocardiography . . . . . . . . . . .
First Sum m er Session
SO N O -40
Basic U ltrasound Physics . . . . .
SO N O -41
Introduction to Sonography . . . .
Second Sem ester (Fall)
SO N O -36B Beginning C linical Experience I .
SO N O -36C Advanced Echocardiography . .
T hird Sem ester (Spring)
SO N O -37A C ardio Physiology and Principles
SO N O -37B Beginning C linical Experience II .
Second Summ er Session
SO N O -44A Advanced U ltrasound Physics . .
SO N O -38B Advanced C linical Experience I .
Fourth Sem ester (Fall)
SO N O -45A Integrative Study in Sonography
SO N O 39B - Advanced C linical Experience II .
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Transfer Studies
T he Merced College T ransfer Studies D egree is designed for students who
wish to transfer to a C SU or U C , especially in the C entral Valley. T his
associate degree is not recom mended for majors that require extensive
lower division preparation such as, but not lim ited to, engineering, biology,
and chemistry. Students are strongly encouraged to consult a counselor for
specific transfer details. T he degree will be awarded upon completion of :
60 (sixty) transfer units which includes full certification of either
C SU G eneral Education Breadth lower division pattern
OR
the Intersegmental G eneral Education T ransfer C urriculum (IG ET C ) pattern.
T he remaining units may be selected from the lower division major
preparation for the major at the university of your choice. In recognition of the
rigor of the coursework required for this AA degree, all local course and
competency requirem ents shall be considered satisfied with completion of
the above.
N otes:
Pending implementation of the agreement between C VH EC colleges,
students earning this degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.4 in
transfer courses will be guaranteed admission to CSU , Bakersfield, Fresno,
or Stanislaus, and students earning this degree with a minimum grade point
average of 2.8 in transfer courses will be guaranteed adm ission to U C
Merced, U niversity of the Pacific, or Fresno Pacific.
T his guarantee does not apply to adm ission in a specific program or major.
T his agreem ent is subject to change on a yearly basis. Students should
speak to a counselor for current information.
University Studies
T he University A.A. D egree is helpful to most students who intend to
transfer to a four-year college and who want to earn an associate degree. A
U niversity Studies major is earned by completing 18 units from a transfer
breadth certification pattern, either the Intersegmental G eneral Education
T ransfer C urriculum (IG ET C ) or the California State U niversity G eneral
Education breadth requirements. T hese 18 units are in addition to the
associate degree breadth requirements. For the University Studies major,
four of the five areas in a transfer breadth certification must be represented
by at least one class.
N otes:
1.
An A.A. degree with a U niversity Studies major or any other major is
not required for, nor does it guarantee transfer to, a university.
2.
Students who intend to transfer In certain disciplines which require a
large number of units or lower division preparation courses (for
example, engineering), m ight not find this A.A. degree appropriate to
their goal.
3.
All students who wish to transfer are strongly encouraged to consult a
counselor.
Merced College 2005-2006 Catalog
Degrees, Certificates, and Transfer Programs
Visual Arts
Welding Technology
T he Art curriculum below is suggested for students majoring in art or
planning to earn a teacher's credential from a California State U niversity with
a major or minor in Art. For specific courses, students should consult the
catalog of their intended transfer school, and work with a counselor to
evaluate their capabilities and preparedness.
An Associate in Arts D egree in W elding T echnology is available for students
who complete the graduation requirements and successfully complete the
courses required below for the certificate:
For an Associate in Arts D egree in Visual Arts, students should meet the
graduation requirements and complete the following courses:
Units
Art H istory
(C hoice of AR T -01, 02, 06) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AR T -12A
Sculpture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AR T -15
Fundamentals of D esign in A rt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AR T -24A
Beginning D rawing and C omposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AR T -26A
Figure D rawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AR T -25A
Introduction to Acrylic Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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AR T -28A
Introduction to O il Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Plus nine units from the following courses:
AR T -17ABC C eramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AR T -20 A-D Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AR T -28 A-C Introduction to O il Painting . .
AR T -29 A-D W atercolor Painting . . . . . . .
AR T -41 A-C G raphic D esign I-III . . . . . . .
PH O T -10A
Basic Photography . . . . . . . .
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of the required units in the following two art programs:
C om m ercial
Art H istory
AR T -15
AR T -20
AR T -24
AR T -41A
PH O T -10A
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Printm aking (C hoice of A, B, C ) . . . . . .
D rawing and C omposition . . . . . . . . . .
G raphic D esign I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Visual Arts
Art H istory
(C hoice of AR T -01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06)
AR T -15
Fundamentals of D esign in A rt . . . . . .
AR T -24A
Beginning D rawing and C omposition . .
AR T -25A
Introduction to Acrylic Painting . . . . . . .
AR T -26A
Beginning Figure D rawing . . . . . . . . . .
AR T -28A
Introduction to O il Painting . . . . . . . . . .
AR T -29A
W atercolor Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plus six units of electives within art studio classes,
including photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MAT H -B
W ELD -06
W ELD -07
W ELD -40A
W ELD -40B
W ELD -45
W ELD -48
Basic D rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applied Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fundamentals of O xy-Fuel & Shielded Metal Arc
Fundamentals of T .I.G . and M.I.G . W elding . . .
W elding D esign and C onstruction . . . . . . . . . . .
W elding D esign and C onstruction . . . . . . . . . . .
Production W elding C ertification . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Problems in W elding T echnology . . . . .
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A C ertificate of C ompletion will be awarded upon successful completion of
the full certificate courses listed above.