Course Descriptions: General Information
BASIC SKILLS ADVISORY SYSTEM
A Basic Skill Advisory refers to the recommended skill level in reading, writing, and/or mathematics which is needed before enrolling in a course. In order to succeed in most courses, students need to demonstrate at specific levels reading and writing skills and, for some courses, perform mathematical operations before enrolling. Designating these basic skill levels informs students at which minimum levels they need to perform before enrolling in the target courses.
Basic skill levels are recommended rather than mandatory, but students are strongly encouraged to adhere to them and follow the advice of their counselor. Counselors use placement test results and other information to determine whether a student needs to raise his/her skill levels before enrolling in a target course.
Open Curriculum
Some courses are designated as OPEN CURRICULUM (OC) courses. This designation means that specific levels of reading, writing and/or math are not required for successful course completion. Most OC designated courses are activity courses which do not require students to use reading, writing, and/or math skills. Some OC designated courses are entry level reading, writing, and/or math courses. Specific levels of proficiency for enrollment in these courses are not designated because students may begin at their current instructional levels and proceed to higher levels of performance until they reach exit levels for course completion. Some of these courses, however, such as READ 826, ENGL 826, and MATH 811 may require that placement test results and other information be on file prior to the first day of class.
Recommended Basic Skill Level Summary:
Level 1 Students must be eligible for READ 836 and ENGL 836
Level 2 Students must be eligible for READ 420 and ENGL 100
Level 3 Students must be eligible for ENGL 110
Math 2/3 Students must be eligible for MATH 110 or 111
Math 4 Students must be eligible for MATH 120 or MATH 122
Level 1
If a course has the designation Level: 1, students need to demonstrate ability to read and write at the 9th grade level.
In order to demonstrate proficiency at this level, students may attain appropriate Reading and English Placement Test scores or they may complete successfully the following combinations of reading and writing courses to reach this level:
ENGL 826 (3 units) and READ 826 (3 units) or
ENGL 804 (4 units) or
ESL 844 (4 units) and ESL 864 (4 units)
Level 2
If a course is designated LEVEL: 2, students need to demonstrate ability to read and write at the 11th grade level.
In order to demonstrate proficiency at this level, students may attain appropriate Reading and English Placement Test scores or they may complete successfully the following combinations of reading and writing courses to read at this level:
READ 836 (3 units) and ENGL 836 (3 units)
Level 3
If a course is designated LEVEL: 3, students need to demonstrate ability to read and write at the college level.
In order to demonstrate proficiency at this level, students may attain appropriate Reading and English Placement Test scores or they may complete successfully the following combination of reading and writing courses to read at this level:
READ 420 (3 units) and ENGL 100*
*If ENGL 100 is a COURSE PREREQUISITE for a particular course, students must take the course. An appropriate English Placement Test score does not apply in this case.
Math 2/3 (M2) (M3)
If a course is designated as MATH 2 or M2, students must be eligible for MATH 111. This means that students need to demonstrate the ability to perform basic arithmetic operations successfully. MATH 111 and 112 cover elementary algebra offered in two semesters.
In order to demonstrate proficiency at the M2 level, students may attain an appropriate Placement Test score in math or they may complete successfully MATH 811 (Pre-algebra).
If a course is designated as MATH 3 or M3, students must be eligible for MATH 110 which covers elementary algebra in one semester. This means that students need to demonstrate the ability to perform basic arithmetic operations successfully.
In order to demonstrate proficiency at the M3 level, students may attain an appropriate Placement Test score in math or they may complete successfully MATH 811 (Pre-algebra).
Math 4 (M4)
If a course is designated as MATH 4 or M4, students must be eligible for MATH 121 or 122. This means that students need to demonstrate ability to perform basic algebraic operations successfully.
In order to demonstrate proficiency at the M4 level, students may attain an appropriate Placement Test score in math or they may take MATH 110 or MATH 111 and 112.
Note: If any of the math courses specified above are designated as PREREQUISITES for a particular course(s), students must take the courses specified. Appropriate Placement Test scores in Math do not apply in this case.
Credit Value
The credit value of each course in semester units is indicated just under the title. A semester unit of credit is equivalent to one hour of the student's time per week in lecture for semester length courses with two hours per week in study and preparation, or three hours per week in laboratory or activity courses.
California Articulation Number (can)
The California Articulation Number (CAN) identifies some of the transferable lower division, introductory courses commonly taught within each academic discipline on college campuses. The system assures students that CAN courses on one participating campus will be accepted in lieu of the comparable CAN course on another participating campus. Counselors will provide interested students with a list of participating institutions.
The CAN system is new and growing and designed to facilitate student transfer between and among public institutions of higher education in the State of California . CAN numbers are listed parenthetically after the course descriptions in the listing of courses.
DESCRIPTIONS
All courses and curricula listed in this catalog will not necessarily be offered during 2006-2007. Courses are offered at the College's discretion in accordance with its determination of educational needs and available resources. Courses may be added, canceled, or combined when circumstances warrant. Note: Courses listed as transferable may or may not be acceptable to a specific transfer institution to meet the requirements of a major. Consult with a counselor before planning your program.
The following courses have been approved for all instructional departments:
670 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
(See course description under Cooperative Education section)
672 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: INTERNSHIP
(See course description under Cooperative Education section)
680-689 SELECTED TOPICS (DEGREE/CERTIFICATE APPLICABLE, TRANSFERABLE)
Units (Grade Option) 0.5-3; Class Hours: By Arrangement; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: These courses focus on selected topics not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and unit credit are determined by the appropriate division in relation to community/student need and available staff. These innovative, experimental courses may be offered as lecture or lab classes. See semester class schedule for particular offerings. Transfer: CSU.
690 RESEARCH PROJECTS
Units 1-3; Class Hours: By Arrangement; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or 400; Prerequisite(s): Two previous courses in the discipline, or concurrent enrollment in the second course, and an overall 3.0 GPA in the department. Description: Research projects in a particular discipline. Content to be arranged with individual faculty member and approved by appropriate Division Dean. No student may enroll in more than two research courses per semester. Transfer: CSU.
695 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units (Grade Option) 0.5-6 (No more than 3 Units per semester); Class Hours: By Arrangement; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Self-paced, individualized instruction is provided in selected areas to be arranged with an instructor and student and approved by the dean. Varying modes of instruction can be used -- lecture, laboratory, research, skill development, etc. May be repeated for credit up to 6 Units. Transfer: CSU.
699 INDEPENDENT SUPERVISED LEARNING LABORATORY
Units 0; Class Hours: By Arrangement; Basic Skills Level: Same as concurrent course; Prerequisite(s): Student must remain concurrently enrolled in course in which projects are assigned. Description: This course provides supplemental practice and/or instruction in a specific course for all students enrolled. Projects are assigned in the target course in which students are concurrently enrolled. General consultation and supervision are provided by the faculty member in charge.
879 SELECTED TOPICS (DEGREE/CERTIFICATE APPLICABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE)
Units (Grade Option) 0.5-3; Class Hours: By Arrangement; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: These courses focus on selected topics not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and unit credit are determined by the appropriate division in relation to community/ student need and available staff. These innovative, experimental courses may be offered as lecture or lab classes. See semester class schedule for particular offerings. Not designed for transfer credit. Units apply toward AA/AS degree or certificate. May be repeated for credit up to 3 Units.
880 OTHER SELECTED TOPICS (NON-DEGREE/NON-CERTIFICATE APPLICABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE)
Units (Grade Option) 0.5-3; Class Hours: By Arrangement; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Any division may offer 880 courses focusing on selected topics not covered by regular catalog offerings and treating the development of reading and writing skills. Appropriate divisions may also offer non-degree credit experimental courses in reading, writing and/or math skills. Course content and unit credit to be determined by the appropriate division in relation to community/ student need and available staff. These innovative, experimental courses may be offered as lecture or lab classes. See semester schedule for particular offerings. Not designed for transfer credit. Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree nor certificate. May be repeated for credit up to 3 Units.
