Catalog: Antelope Valley College 1996-1997 Catalog | |
| 28 Myths and Facts About Majors and Careers Myths and Facts About Majors and Careers Myths about the relationship between your major and career goals abound. When you choose a major, you should have no misconceptions about the undergraduate preparation you will need to pursue your goals. Several popular myths about majors and careers are dispelled below. Myth: When you choose a college major, you are choosing a career. Fact: A study conducted by the College Placement Council found that the majority of college graduates are successfully employed in fields not directly related to their academic majors. ... | |
| 36 Campus Services Instruction is also available to the more advanced student who wants to develop critical reading and study skills. Besides formal instruction, the laboratory makes available to enrolled students selfinstructional and tutorial programs designed to eliminate deficiencies in reading skills. Programs for improvement in general reading, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and study techniques are provided. The Reading Laboratory is located in the Learning Center. Tutoring Program Ext. 307 The general Tutoring Program, located in the Learning Center, provides group tutoring appointments, ... | |
| Academic Policies/Programs 43 taken on a credit/no credit basis will not be used in computing the Deans List. Students who earn between a 3.0 and 3.49 are recognized with Honors; those earning between a 3.5 and 4.0 are recognized with High Honors. Drug-Free Campus Policy Board Policy 2043.2 Be it resolved, that it is the policy of the Antelope Valley Community College District to maintain a drug-free campus. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all buildings, property, facilities, service areas, and satellite centers ... | |
| Administration of Justice 53 Administration of Justice Courses ADM J 41 INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT 3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4 and ENGL 51BR2. An introduction to the field of Law Enforcement; which includes the police, courts, attorneys, corrections and jails, probation and parole, and alternatives to traditional punishment. The course takes a brief look at the evolution of law and the processes of its administration. The controversies over what causes criminal conduct are explored. (CSU, AVC) ADM J 42 POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: ... | |
| 54 Administration of Justice ADM J 48 CRIMINAL EVIDENCE 3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4 and ENGL 51BR2. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the field of evidence from a practical standpoint. It will provide a workable and understandable discourse on the entire field of evidence with particular emphasis on areas of interest and importance to working police officers in their regular duties. Due to the fact that the rules seem to change continually, and because some of these changes virtually affect the officer in his/her job, it behooves the ... | |
| 70 Art Definition The Art programs are directed toward individual artistic development with an emphasis on developing the students ability to create independent artistic works as well as the ability to gain an enhanced comprehension, appreciation, and personal enjoyment of art works. dimensional media, criticism, and evaluation skills through individual exploration as well as through the exploration of a rich range of gallery exhibits. Among the activities students are involved with are: field trips to regional exhibits, guest lectures, portfolio presentations, and student shows. Staff College ... | |
| 100 Communication Arts Definition Communication Arts encompasses the areas of Human Communication (e.g., interpersonal, s m a l l g r o u p , and intercultural interaction), Mass Communication (e.g., journalism, film, and television), and Speech and Rhetoric (e.g., public speaking, oral interpretation, and argumentation). The intent of the program is to provide students with an understanding of theory, research, and application in various aspects of the communication process. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. Bryan Cooper, Dean Ext. 215 Administrative Secretary: Laura Adams Ext. ... | |
| 102 Communication Arts The special skills of critical thinking and reasoning are an important part of daily reactions to what you hear, think, and read. This course is designed to enable students to create valid and well-supported arguments; to understand and improve their own reasoning processes; and to effectively critique the arguments presented by others. While the course is not designed to teach formal debating skills, informal strategies for advocating and arguing positions will be honed. (CSU, UC, AVC) COMM 17 *GENDER AND COMMUNICATION (formerly SPCO 45) 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: ... | |
| English 135 A survey of the literary forms of England from the Romantic period to the present, with emphasis on their intrinsic qualities, as well as on their relationship to the philosophical and scientific currents which they parallel. (CSU, UC, AVC) ENGL 37 *MYTHS AND MEANINGS 3 units 3 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1A. Origins, elements, forms, and functions of mythology in works from earliest times to present, emphasizing the role of myth in literature and culture. (CSU, UC, AVC) ENGL 38 *BIBLE AS LITERATURE 3 units 3 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL ... | |
| 138 English ESL 60R2 *ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION 5 units 5 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of ESL 50R2. This course is designed to improve the communication skills of students at the intermediate level of English acquisition in both one-on-one and small group discussions. Emphasis is on developing self-expression and oral fluency in a variety of business/social/academic situations and by exploring the use of American idioms. (AVC) ESL 66 *ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INTERMEDIATE ESL GRAMMAR 3 units 3 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of ESL 60R2. ... | |
| 152 History Choose one from: HIST 1A or lB, Western Civilization (3) One additional transferable history course. NOTE: This information is based on the 1992-94 articulation agreement. NOTE: Requirements may vary at other institutions. Check the appropriate catalog(s) and consult with a counselor. HIST 1A WESTERN CIVILIZATION 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Abroad historical study of major elements in the Western heritage. This course is designed to further the undergraduates general education and to introduce him to ideas, attitudes, and institutions basic ... | |
| History 153 political history of California inside the framework of general United States history. (CSU, UC, AVC) HIST 7B U.S. HISTORY, 1877 PRESENT 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. HIST 7A is not a prerequisite for HIST 7B. A comprehensive interpretive analysis of the political and social development of the United States from 1877 to the present. Considerable attention is also given to economic developments and to cultural and intellectual currents. Includes reference to the postbellum political history of California inside the framework of general United ... | |
| 154 Human Development Definition Human Development courses provide support, encouragement, and instruction for students returning to school after an interruption in their education and for continuing students. The courses help students increase selfawareness and self-confidence; improve learning skills; and, identify and accomplish educational, vocational, and personal goals. The college offers four human development courses: l College and Life Management . Personal Development l College Survival Skills l Career Planning Students taking one or more human development courses may participate in the ... | |
| 194 Philosophy PHIL 6A INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory completion of ENGL 1A. An introductory examination of themes and issues central to both classical and contemporary philosophy. Topics will be selected from such areas as ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, and logic. (CSU, UC, AVC) PHIL 6B INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory ... | |
| Photography and Photographic Imaging 195 Definition The Photography and Graphic Arts programs are directed toward individual artistic development with an emphasis on developing the students ability to create independent works. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. Dennis W. White, Dean Ext. 334 Administrative Secretary: Misti Mallane Ext. 637 Faculty: Robert McMahan Ext. 294 Adjunct Faculty: Lee Bergthold Joe Lingray Lisa Karlstein Program Description The program develops competencies in black and white photography with an ability to print both black and white and color film from ... | |
| 214 Political Science POL SCI 2 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. This course deals with the study of politics, government, and the discipline of political science. Topics dealt with include defining, describing, and analyzing what is meant by politics, government, and political science, the nature of scientific and political inquiry, the origins, history, development, and approaches to the study of politics, and the substantive areas of political science. (CSU, UC, AVC) POL SCI 3 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT 3 units 3 hours weekly ... | |
| Psychology 217 An introduction to the personal and social behavioral makeup of the Chicano persona. Special emphasis will be on personality development and those factors which contribute to its unique formation. Other topics emphasized will be the Chicano culture, psychological assessment, interpersonal conflicts, socio-psychological p r o b l e m s a n d b i l i n g u a l b i c u l t u r a l experiences. (CSU, UC, AVC) PSYCH 12 *HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory completion of ... | |
| 218 Psychology PSYCH 33 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory completion of ENGL 1A. A course that studies personality of adjustment by studying the major theories and issues in the field of psychology. Emphasis is placed on the dynamics and development of normal and abnormal emotional adjustments, personality dynamics and usefulness of psychotherapy. The practical orientation of the course emphasizes communication, interpersonal relationships and the subjective self ... | |
| 224 Sociology which differentiate the Mexican- American from the dominant and other groups in the United States. Issues of racism and sexism will be explicitly covered. (CSU, UC, AVC) SOC 30 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Same course as PSYCH 30. 3 units 3 hours weekly Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory completion of ENGL 1A, and Completion of PSYCH 1 or PSYCH 55 or SOC 1. This course studies human interaction, and emphasizes the influence of the social context on behavior and experience. The course addresses the traditional social ... | |
| 232 Theatre Arts TH A 41 *HISTORY OF WORLD CINEMA, PART 1: 1895-1940 Same course as COMM 41. 3 units 4 hours weekly Reading Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 51BR2. Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the study of international film history, theory, and aesthetics, from the invention of cinema in the 1890s until the years of World War II. Although the course concentrates on fictional narrative film, it also includes simple screenings and discussion of both documentary and avant-garde film, and is organized around the ... | |
