Catalog: Antelope Valley College 1998-1999 Catalog | |
| 10 Admission and Registration be examined at the time of ... enrollment to assist students with selection of classes. ... submitted become the property of Antelope Valley College and cannot be returned ... to the student nor forwarded to another institution. Financial Aid Office ... reserves the right to require some or all academic transcripts to be submitted to ... the Admissions Office. Initiation of Registration ... . Students currently enrolled in Fall/Spring semester at the College ... automatically receive a registration appointment by mail with registration priority ... completed. New students must complete an application form available at the ... | |
| Admission and Registration 11 student accident insurance policy (secondary coverage) ... while they are on campus or on a school sponsored trip. Students may ... wish to purchase a Associated Student Organization card each semester ... at a $10 fee. Student Health Services: If you are ... currently enrolled at Antelope Valley College, you are eligible to ... Examples of minor medical problems that are covered: coughs, colds, mild vomiting, ... fever, mild diarrhea, sore throats, sinus ... infections, minor ear aches and rashes. Examples of services that are ... not covered and you will have to pay for: diagnostic tests such as laboratory or ... | |
| on enrollment is not reasonably available. 4. Request a waiver of any ... extraordinary circumstances by tiling a petition with the Dean of Counseling ... of the California Community Colleges and exemption criteria developed by the ... District and file a complaint when he/she believes the ... College has engaged in any practice prohibited by these ... regulations. The regulations are available and complaints may be filed with the ... Dean of Counseling Services. Special Accommodations Alternative matriculation services are ... available for students who require special ... accommodations in the educational setting: 1. Students ... | |
| 15 Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories on Recommended Preparation, and ... on Enrollment Definitions Prerequisite A condition of enrollment that a student ... order to demonstrate current readiness f o r e n r o l l m e n t i n a c o u r s ... e o r educational program. A prerequisite will assure that a student ... has the skills, concepts, and/or information necessary for success in ... the course; on the other hand, a student who has not met the ... is highly unlikely to receive a satisfactory grade in the course. ... Prerequisites are enforced and a student will be blocked from enrolling ... meet the stated prerequisite (see below for challenge procedure). Corequisite A ... | |
| Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements 19 E. Courses in ... language and rationality present principles of ... lead toward logical thought, clear and precise expression, and critical ... evaluation of communication; F. Courses or a combination of courses in ... the performing and visual arts and physical education provide both theory ... and practice; G. Courses in foreign language must include substantive ... the relevant country; H. Ethnic studies and multicultural courses are offered in at ... . Courses which meet major requirements are not double counted as meeting GE ... may not be counted more than once for GE requirement purposes; L. Only lower ... | |
| 20 Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements COMM 1, 3, 7, 12, ... 40, 42A, 43A, 48, 49 ENGL 1B, 2 MATH A, Al and A2, B, C, Cl and C2, D, 5, 6, 7A ... , 11, 14, 15, 21 PHIL 2, 10 Area E - Additional Breadth Courses in this area are ... designed to expand the acquisition and utilization of knowledge in GE and/or ... understanding. Courses must be taken from a discipline not previously selected. ... Select 3 units Three additional units from areas A, B, C, or D2 HE 1 HD 1, 2, 5, 6 ... LIB 2 N F l Area F - Diversity Studies The primary focus ... groups in the State of California and the United States. These groups of ... | |
| 22 Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements Certificate ... Programs of Achievement Awards At Antelope Valley College there are two types of ... programs which lead to certificates of achievement. l. There are programs that lead to ... certification or licensing by agencies other than Antelope Valley College, ... usually state or federal agencies, after an examination or further training. ... Such programs at Antelope Valley College usually lead to the ... associate in arts degree as well. 2. There are programs that lead ... to certificates of achievement awards from Antelope Valley College. Such programs ... | |
| Transfer Information 23 Preparation for Transfer to Four-Year Institutions The ... most important actions a student can take to prepare for ... transfer are: 1. Read the Antelope Valley College Catalog carefully, ... paying special attention to the sections on transfer and ... ; 2. Discuss educational plans with a counselor; 3. Plan a course of study ... careful to select courses that will be accepted by a transfer school toward a degree ... there; 4. Become familiar with one or more transfer school ... catalogs; catalogs are available in the Transfer Center; 5. Review ... | |
| UC or CSU or both. Please consult with a counselor for additional information. ... AREA 4 -Social and Behavioral Sciences At least three courses, 9 semester units/ ... l2- 15 quarter units. Courses from at least two disciplines or an ... interdisciplinary sequence. ANTHRO 2, 3, 12 ECON 1A, 1B, 10 GEOG 2 HIST 1A ... UC or CSU or both. Please consult with a counselor for additional information. ... AREA 5 -Physical and Biological Sciences At least two ... units. One Physical Science course and one Biological Science course, at least ... one must include a lab. Physical Sciences: ASTRON 1, 1L# ... , 4CL#@ PHY SCI l# Biological Sciences: ANAT l# ANTHRO 1 BIOL 1, 1L#, 12A#@, 12B#@ ... | |
| 25 General Education Requirements for the CSU System A candidate for a ... bachelors degree from the California State University system ... shall complete a minimum of 48 semester units in general ... education courses. A student may complete a maximum of 39 of ... the 48 required units at Antelope Valley College. In addition to these 39 ... 9 units of upper division course work at a California State University campus. ... AVC will certify general education for students who meet the 12 units ... residency requirement of Antelope Valley College. No more than 30 units ... may be certified in categories B, C, and D. No class may be used to satisfy ... | |
| Questions and Answers 27 How often do classes meet? All ... college courses are completed in one semester or less. A ... semester is usually 17 weeks in length at AVC; however, there are some shorter ... offered during the semester. The hours a class meets per week usually equals the ... the class is worth. The hours can be in a three hour block or spread out in a ... of combinations. The most common time arrangement is for a three unit class to meet for ... 50 minutes three days a week. For example, in the sample time management ... 30 in this catalog, English 50BR4 meets at 8 A.M. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday ... | |
| Campus Services 33 Admissions and Records 722-6330 The admissions office ... has many functions. It is responsible for application for admission, permanent ... records, transcript requests, student academic petitions, and the registration ... procedure. The Admissions and Records Office hours are 8 A.M. to 4:30 ... P.M., Monday thru Friday. Basic Skills Programs Antelope Valley ... College is committed to insuring that all students pursuing a substantial ... curriculum are well grounded in the basic skills, ... particularly reading and writing. To that end, the College has ... instituted comprehensive assessment procedures and developed special ... | |
| Campus Services reading, writing, math, and study skills. An individual educational ... plan is designed for each student. The DSS Program maintains ... Rehabilitation, private rehabilitation agencies, and other community organizations. ... Services are also provided to students with temporary ... disabilities. English as a Second Language Counseling Services 722 ... -6349 For persons whose native language is not ... English, Antelope Valley College offers both daytime and ... evening classes in English as a Second Language (ESL). Students with a ... background in a language other than English may obtain ... | |
| 38 Student Organizations and Activities The Student Development Program 722- ... Program is d e s i g n e d t o a s s i s t i n d e v e l o p i n g ... citizenship and leadership. An attempt is made to provide activities of ... to each student. The program is administered by the Dean of Student Development. The ... Associated Student Organization is financed by the funds received from membership ... in the Associated Student Organization and Bookstore revenue, and from revenue ... derived from approved A s s o c i a t e d S t u d e n t O r g a n i z a t i ... o n activities. U p o n p a y m e n t o f t h e membership fee of $ ... | |
| Glossary of College Terms 39 Academic Renewal Process by which a student may ... petition AVC to eliminate previous substandard work ... from grade point calculations and credit. Advisory on Recommended ... Preparation A condition of enrollment that a student ... is advised, but not required, to meet before or in ... conjunction with enrollment in a course or educational program. ... Assessment Assessment is a process of gathering information about ... individual students to facilitate student success. Assessment may include ... proficiency, computational skills, aptitudes, goals, learning skills, career ... | |
| Academic Policies/Programs 41 Academic Renewal A student may petition through ... the Office of the Dean of Admissions to have up to 30 semester units ... eliminated from the computation of the total grade ... point average. The approval or disapproval of the petition will ... take place administratively pursuant to rules stated herein and ... those approved by the Governing Board. A student may petition for academic ... renewal only once, and all units up to 30 must have been taken in ... consecutive semesters of attendance. Only D and F grades may be eliminated ... | |
| Academic Policies/Programs 43 earning between a ... 3.5 and 4.0 are recognized with High Honors. Drug-Free ... resolved, that it is the policy of the Antelope Valley Community College District to ... maintain a drug-free campus. The unlawful manufacture, ... , dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in ... all buildings, property, facilities, service areas, and satellite centers of ... the District. Further, all students are required to comply with this policy as ... a condition of their continued enrollment ... and any student violating this policy will be ... subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension. Students ... | |
| 44 Academic Policies/Programs status to a credit status. An individual enrolled ... in a class for credit will not be permitted to change ... his or her credit status to an audit status. Individuals who are auditing a ... course and are not enrolled in any courses as credit students will not be ... entitled to any of the services or privileges provided ... students. State Education Code is available in the AVC library. Credit/No Credit ... Grading Students attending AVC have the option, up to the end of the ... fifth week of classes, of taking classes for ... a grade of Credit/No Credit in lieu of a grade of A, B, C, D, or F. Students ... | |
| Academic Policies/Programs 45 Probation and Dismissal Placement on Probation: 1. A ... student who has attempted at least 12 semester units of AVC credit ... shall be placed on academic probation when the earned GPA in all ... units attempted at AVC is less than 2.0. 2. A student who has ... enrolled in at least 12 semester units of AVC credit ... probation when the percentage of all units in which a student has enrolled ... and for which entries of W, I, and NC are recorded reaches or exceeds 50 percent ... . A student who has been placed on ... of the probationary status. Removal from Probation: 1. A student on academic ... | |
| Academic Policies/Programs 47 Sexual Harassment ... harassment policy is to: 1. prohibit and discourage any person in the work or ... education setting from sexually harassing any other person ... work or educational setting; 2. provide a harassment-free work and educational ... environment; 3. remedy in a speedy manner and consequences of ... ; 4. provide on-going education and awareness of the problem of sexual harassment; ... and 5. provide information about how to pursue claims of sexual ... . General Definitions T o b e u n l a w f u l , g e n d e r b a s e d harassment ... has to be pervasive and severe enough to alter the conditions ... | |
| 48 Academic Policies/Programs to take place, ... may still have some questions. The following list of what to do and what not to do ... may serve as a guide for students and enable them to establish a positive ... relationship with their professors and to help them become successful students ... . DO 1. Come to class on time. 2. Attend class consistently. 3. Complete ... assignments prior to class. 4. Come prepared to ... participate in class discussion and activities. 5. Enter the classroom quietly when ... to class. 6. Notify your professor in advance of an absence when possible or when you ... are unable to stay for the full class period. DO NOT 1. Bring children ... | |
| Academic Policies/Programs 49 A student charged with misconduct shall ... with written notice to meet with a member of the college administration ... for a preliminary hearing. The student has a ... right to appeal to an appeals committee and thereafter to the President and then ... Contents of Record Board Policy 5025 allows a student to file a written request ... to remove information recorded and alleged to be: (1) inaccurate; (2) an ... personal conclusion or inference; (3) a conclusion or inference outside of the ... observers area of competence; or (4) not based on the ... personal observation of a named person. The student may appeal ... | |
| 50 General Information Philosophy A n t e l o p e V a l l e y C o l l e g e ... i s a comprehensive community college in the ... dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety ... of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to ... providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California ... Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is ... to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a ... program of active affirmation of diversity. Antelope Valley College ... to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College ... | |
| 52 Administration of Justice Definition The ... Administration of Justice Program involves the study ... of the theory and practice of law enforcement, police ... work, the court and corrections systems. Law enforcement, ... whether as a line police officer, deputy sheriff, ... , or state traffic officer, offers a rewarding opportunity to serve society ... . Specialized officers such as game wardens, forest rangers, or ... contributions throughout our state and nation. They investigate crime, present ... cases in court and render other service to the justice ... system and the people. Staff Program Advisement: Fred Thompson, Dean 722-6482 ... | |
| program is designed to prepare students for careers in the Aeronautical and ... Aviation industry. Staff Program Advisement: Thomas Miller, Dean 722-6327 ... Administrative Secretary: Maureen Rethwisch 722-6327 ... Faculty: Jack Halliday 942-4022 Instructional ... Aide: Maria Clinton 942-4022 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, ... 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Eric Shappee 2067 ... Program Description The certificate and associate degree programs include course work to ... help students obtain their private and commercial pilot license and/or prepare ... | |
| 56 Aeronautical and Aviation Technology reciprocating engines, ... turbines, lubrication systems, engine fuel systems, fuel metering systems, ... , engine instrument systems, engine fire protection systems and propellers. ... Depending on the individuals aircraft experience and previous licenses, some ... individuals will have to qualify for the General Aircraft Maintenance ... certificate in order to receive the Aircraft Powerplant certificate. C o n t a c t i ... n s t r u c t o r f o r f u r t h e r information. The following ... courses (30 units) are required for the certificate: AERO 80F, ... Reciprocating Engine Theory (10) AERO 80G, Turbine Engine and Related Theory ... | |
| Aeronautical and Aviation Technology 57 AERO 49B *COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE 3 units ... : Possession of private pilots license and 200 hours flight time. Same as AERO 49A ... , except possession of a commercial pilot license is required ... for credit. (AVC) AERO 49C *PILOTS INSTRUMENT RATING 3 units ... rating. Development of instrument flight skills required by FM for the issuance ... of pilot licenses and ratings. Students may receive credit ... for flight training completed in an FAA approved flight school. Antelope Valley College ... accepts no responsibility or liability for flight training obtained from any ... | |
| Agriculture/Park and Landscape Management 59 Definition ... Programs The courses offered are designed to prepare students for ... or nursery business. Staff Program Advisement: Thomas Miller, Dean Administrative ... Secretary: 722-6327 Maureen Rethwisch Faculty: 722-6327 Neal Weisenberger Adjunct ... Faculty: 722-6512 To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-6530, then 1, the ... 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Sharon Weisenberger ... 2072 Environmental Horticulture The following courses (27-31 units) are required for ... the certificate: AG 70, Environmental Gardening (2) AG 74, ... Plant Pest Control (3) AG 75, Soils and Plant Nutrition (3) AG 77, Fruit and ... | |
| 62 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Definition Air ... Conditioning and Refrigeration is a constantly changing, self gratifying p ... r o g r a m d e s i g n e d t o s a t i s f y t h e mechanically oriented ... person. The goal of the AC R program is to provide entry level ... the rapidly growing service industry. A student may specialize in either air ... conditioning or refrigeration. A combination of both is recommended. ... Staff Program Advisement: Thomas Miller, Dean Administrative ... Secretary: Maureen Rethwisch Faculty: Loren Shuck Adjunct Faculty: 722-6327 ... 722-6327 722-6508 To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-6530, then 1, the ... | |
| Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 63 domestic refrigerators ... and freezers. Course also includes repair of electrical circuits ... and maintenance of specialized c i r c u i ... t r y o f a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g a n d refrigeration equipment. (AVC) AC R ... REFRIGERATION 5 units 10 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50AR4, ENGL 51AR2 ... , and MATH 50. Study of refrigeration fundamentals including heat transfer, energy, and ... cycle of domestic refrigerators and freezers. Fundamentals of electrical diagrams in ... domestic refrigerators and freezers. (AVC) AC R 41B DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION 5 ... | |
| Allied Health 67 * HIT 2 10, Clinical ... Systems (2) * HIT 250, Data Quality and Reimbursement Methodologies (3) * HIT ... learning through Moorpark College. Allied Health Course AH 70D *RECOGNITION OF ... CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES .5 unit 9 hours ... Nursing Program or EMT course. E m p h a s i s o n b a s i c a n a t o m y a n d ... of the heart. Recognition of signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction, ... airway obstruction, sudden death, and the institution of basic lifesupport ... measures. This course is available only to students enrolled in the ... Nursing Program or EMT course. (AVC) is approved by the Los Angeles County EMS Agency. ... | |
| 68 Allied Health MOA 42A *BEGINNING MEDICAL ... INSURANCE 3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 ... and MATH A. A c o m p l e t e o v e r v i e w o f m e ... d i c a l insurance terms and billing procedures with instruction in ... CPT and ICD-9 coding, and completion of insurance forms for group ... and private insurance, Blue Cross, Blue ... -Cal, the Medicare/Medi-Cal Program, and the CHAMPUS Program. Also covered will ... Insurance, State Disability Insurance, and Workers Compensation. (AVC) MOA 48 * ... MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES Same course as OT 48. 3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory ... | |
| Allied Health 69 HIT 220 BASIC HEALTH CARE ... Use of statistics in medical research, applications of automated systems, integration of ... reports, and registration of vital statistics. [ ... City College. HIT 240 CLINICAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT 2 units Prerequisite: ... improvement plans, data collection, and analysis and problem-solving techniques ... City College. HIT 250 DATA QUALITY AND REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES 3 units ... : HIT 200. Specialist Credentials: CCS and PCCS. Introduction to data quality ... , including coding validation, data accuracy, coding guidelines and training, and ... | |
| 72 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. Staff ... Program Advisement: Dr. Dennis W. White, Dean 722-6385 ... Administrative Secretary: Misti Mallane 722-6385 ... Faculty: Patricia Hinds 722-6395 Robert McMahan ... Minet 722-6396 Rich Sim 722-6397 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty ... 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Beryl Amspoker 2239 ... | |
| Art 77 A study of the principles and practices of the use of design and ... of 2-dimensional representational and non-representational art forms. ... Students are given projects with specific points of ... focus (e.g., line, shape, value, and color). The critique of these projects ... forms a basis for students aesthetic growth and development. Lectures ... practical examples of the use of color and design in works of art from the ... beginning of art history to contemporary trends. ... the uses of various elements of design and color. (CSU, UC, AVC) ART 46LR2 *ART 46 ... | |
| 80 Auto Body AUTO 85CD *ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING 10 units 20 hours weekly ... Course Prerequisite: Completion of AUTO 85AB. An advanced course in the ... techniques of automotive refinishing. Course of study will ... include: spray painting equipment and spraying techniques with pressure f e e ... d e q u i p m e n t , s p o t p a n e l , a n d complete refinishing of ... automotive s u r f a c e s c o l o r t i n t i n g a n d c o ... l o r matching; refinishing of plastic and flexible automotive parts; prevention ... and cure of paint problems. (AVC) AUTO 86AB *BODY SHOP MANAGEMENT 10 units 20 ... | |
| 82 Automotive Technology * Two years experience as a ... mechanic are required for the ASE certificate. A twoyear full-time ... college program will suffice for one year of experience. Associate ... Degree The requirements for an associate degree in Automotive Technology may be ... satisfied by completing any of the certificate programs in addition ... to the associate degree requirements. (See Graduation/ ... Associate Degree Requirements.) Transfer Not a ... transfer major. Automotive Technology Courses AUTO 50A *BASIC ... AUTOMOTIVE 2 units 2 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 ... | |
| 84 Automotive Technology AUTO 71B *ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION 4 units ... 72 hours total Advisory: Completion of AUTO 50A and AUTO 68. and Eligibility for ... ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. A course in understanding, diagnosis and ... testing electronic fuel injection systems. This course will ... cover systems used on American Motors, Chrysler, Ford, GM, and ... selected imports. (AVC) AUTO 72A *AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES 2 units 68 hours total Advisory ... : Completion of AUTO 50A, and Eligibility for ENGL 51BR2 and MATH 50 ... . A course in the fundamental, maintenance, service, and repair of ... | |
| Business 91 Business Courses BUS 1A *FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING ( ... formerly Principles of Accounting) 4 units 4 hours weekly Advisory: ... Eligibility for ENGL 1A, and MATH C. Students will learn how to ... process, report, and communicate financial information. They will learn how to ... account for assets, liabilities, and owners equity, plus perform analysis of ... financial statements. This course focuses on the person using accounting rather ... than preparing accounting, and is intended for the Business or ... Those students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should wait to ... | |
| 94 Child and Family Education Definition Child and Family ... Education is the study of three major areas addressing the needs of the child and ... family. They are: the physical, social, emotional and ... development of the child; the child in a social and educational setting outside ... the home; and studies concerned with parenting in ... modern society. Staff Program Advisement: Fred Thompson, Dean 722-6482 ... Administrative Secretary: Camilla Day 722-6482 Faculty ... : Andrea Sanders 722-6502 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, ... 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Virginia Arcos 2014 ... | |
| Child and Family Education 95 Foster Parenting Certificate The following ... courses (18 units) are required for the certificate: CFE 11, Health and ... Safety for the Young Child (3) CFE 49, Guiding ... -Effective Care Giving (3) CFE 52ER2, Fostering the Battered and Abused Child (1) CFE ... 52AR2, Foster Parenting (1) CFE 52BR2, Foster Parenting Infancy Through Pre- ... Adolescence (1) CFE 52CR2, Foster Parenting the Adolescent Child (1) CFE ... 52DR2, Fostering Children with Special Needs (1) CFE ... 52FR2, Fostering the Acting-Out and Emotionally Disturbed Child (1) CFE 52G ... | |
| 96 Child and Family Education CFE 3 *THE CHILD IN FAMILY/ ... : Completion of CFE 2. The school-age child in the family and the influence ... of his total environment on growth and development. Effects of social change ... on child, family, peer groups, and community. Impact of social class and ... its r e l a t i o n s h i p t o f a m i l y b e h a v i o r , interactions ... various social systems, day care and its effects on childrens development ... and socialization. (CSU. UC, AVC) CFE 4 *LITERATURE FOR THE YOUNG CHILD ... Writing Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Advisory: Eligibility for ... | |
| 98 Child and Family Education relates to the unique nature ... single parenting experience. The course addresses the special problems single parents ... confront in raising children and the ways child rearing techniques can ... be modified to handle these problems. (AVC) CFE 52AR2 *FOSTER PARENTING 1 unit 18 ... hours total A minicourse designed to develop an ... understanding of the similarities and differences between fostering and ... parenting ones own children and to increase the understanding of how ... fostering affects the family unit. It aims to provide specific techniques and ... | |
| 102 Clothing and Textiles CT 11R2 *CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION ... I: FUNDAMENTALS 3.5 units 5 hours weekly (3 hours ... lecture, 2 hours lab) Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 51AR2 and MATH 50 ... construction course. Construction of four simple garments. Emphasizes use of ... commercial patterns and cutting to fit methods. Required of home economics ... majors. (CSU, AVC) CT 12R4 *CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION II: NEW ... Prerequisite: Completion of CT 11R2. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 51AR2 and MATH 50 ... provides instruction in the selection and construction of accessory items such as ... purses, belts, lingerie, mens and womens slacks, bathing suits, and ... | |
| 108 Computer Applications and Computer Information Science Any CIS ... and CA courses, except CA 3 1 (credit will ... only be given for CA 1 or CA 30, not both). The elective ... may be taken at any time appropriate. Computer Programming Certificate This ... to the person entering the computer field. T h e f o c u s i s o n p r o g r a m m ... i n g o f computers, and allows specialization in several programming ... languages. Total of 30 units First Semester: CIS 40, Introduction to ... 5, Precalculus (5) or MATH 6, College Algebra (4) or MATH 7A, or 7B, or 7C, Calculus ... and Analytic Geometry (5) or MATH 10, Linear Algebra ... | |
| Construction Technology 123 This is the first course in Computer Assisted Drafting ... and Design (CADD). This course utilizes ... CADD in designing and modifying technical drawings. The ... basic technology skills which are necessary to function as an entry level ... CADD operator. (CSU, AVC) CNST TEC 62 *CONSTRUCTION COST ... ESTIMATING 3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of CNST TEC 40, and ... Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4, ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A, and general contracting ... will introduce the student to t h e r e a d i n g a n d i n t e r p r e t i n g o ... f specifications for building construction. The methods of ... using quantity surveys of materials and equipment as shown on construction ... | |
| concerned with the study of how people and societies produce various commodities ... and distribute them for consumption, now or in the future, ... among various persons and groups in society. The economics ... program includes the study of the American economic system, using techniques for ... the analysis of contemporary economic problems. ... There is an emphasis on developing the ability to exercise sound judgement in ... business issues. Staff Program Advisement: Frederick Thompson, Dean 722-6482 ... Administrative Secretary: Camilla Day 722-6482 Faculty ... : Ronald Halcrow 722-6485 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, ... | |
| ENGR 19. Math Prerequisite: Eligibility f o r MATH C. A course extending the ... drawing to include descriptive geometry as a design tool. Graphical techniques ... including auxiliary views, true lengths, shortest distances ... in 3-dimensional space, flat pattern layout, intersections, cut and ... fill, and revolution. (CSU, UC, AVC) ENGR 30 MATERIALS SCIENCE 3 units 3 ... Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 1A and PHYS 4A. A course in the study of ... production, composition, test methods and properties of important engineering ... materials. Emphasizes relation of the atomic structure of engineering materials to ... their physical properties. (CSU, UC, AVC) ENGR 35 STATICS 3 units 3 hours weekly ... | |
| E n g l i s h 1 4 3 ENGL 30C *AMERICAN LITERATURE 1900 - PRESENT 3 units 3 ... of this course is on the poetry and prose produced by Americans from 1900 ... to the present; students are introduced to some of the historical, ... cultural, religious and social issues which helped shape the ... ideas of the times including literary and intellectual movements such as late ... Naturalism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. Emphasis is placed on ... how and why a work may have been written, and some ... terminology is introduced. Poetry and prose readings are supplemented by ... discussions and audiovisual aids. (CSU, UC, AVC) ENGL 31A *MASTERPIECES ... | |
| 35B *SHAKESPEARE: COMEDIES, ROMANCES, AND SONNETS Same course as TH A 35B. 3 ... Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1A. A study of the life and works of William ... Shakespeare, focusing closely on five representative plays (comedies and ... romances) and the sonnets, with emphasis upon the ... structure, linguistic artistry, and the significance of each work. ... Particular attention is also given to the background against which ... Shakespeares plays and poetry were created and produced: the ... philosophical, political, aesthetic, cultural, a n d s o c i o l o g i c a l ... r e a l i t i e s o f t h e Renaissance, and the dramatic and ... | |
| 147 ESL Prerequisite: Eligibility for ESL 50R2. Advisory: Concurrent ... in ESL 58R2. This course is designed for beginning students whose native ... . The course is designed to teach and practice oral/aural skills at the ... beginning level and emphasis is on everyday communication ... needed for survival in one-on-one and small group communication. NOTE: No ... grade will be given for this class, student will receive ... credit or no credit only. (AVC) ESL 51R2 *ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ... - PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY BUILDING 3 units 3 hours ... Prerequisite: Completion of ESL 50R2 and ESL 58R2. Advisory: Concurrent ... enrollment in ESL 60R2 and ESL 68R2. This course is designed to ... | |
| 152 Fire Technology Provides fundamental information regarding the history and ... philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation ... of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of ... fire hazards, and the relationship of fire prevention with fire safety education ... and detection and suppression systems. (AVC) FT 3 *FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND ... Course Prerequisite: Completion of FT I or concurrent enrollment. Provides ... information relating to the features of design and operation of fire ... detection and alarm systems, heat and s m o k e c o n t r o l s y s t e m s ... | |
| Foreign Languages 155 Chinese Courses CHINESE 1 ... CHINESE 5 units 5 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A. This course is ... intended for beginners who desire Chinese as a ... foreign language. It is a standard foreign language course offering vocabulary, ... pronunciation, and grammar, including audio training, phonology, parts of speech, ... basic sentences, Chinese characters, and conversation. The course is also ... intended to acquaint students with Chinese culture and ... national heritage. (CSU, UC, AVC) CHINESE 2 *ELEMENTARY CHINESE 5 units ... school Chinese. This course is intended for beginners who continue to have ... | |
| Design Definition Interior design is a service profession that has been ... spurred by the emphasis of fashion interiors, changing lifestyles and ... needs, demographic changes, and growth in the housing market. ... Businesses which provide interior furnishings for home and industry have expanded ... to include skilled professionals able to interpret and respond to consumer ... needs. The interiors field affects not only the individual within the home ... environment but has become a critical factor in business and industry in providing ... functional and productive work environments. Staff ... Program Advisement: Dr. Dennis W. White, Dean 722-6385 ... | |
| 165 principles of interior design and an overview of the requirements for a ... comfortable, functioning and aesthetically pleasing environment. Main topics are ... design principles and elements, beginning space planning, ... lighting, color and surface treatments. Includes an ... evaluation of actual interior design problems and solutions ... , giving students an opportunity to learn how the basic ... principles of interior design are applied. Discussion of interior design as a ... profession. Note: First class will be an open meeting on the Interior Design ... Program. (CSU, AVC) IDH 2 *DESIGNING RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS ... | |
| 176 Mathematics linear equations and inequalities, absolute value equations ... and inequalities, graphing, systems of ... equations, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and reading and ... word problems related to these topics. (AVC) MATH C2 *INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA-SECOND ... units of MATH C through MATH X. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading ... completion of ENGL 1A Topics covered are roots and radical expressions and ... equations, quadratic equations and inequalities, radical inequalities, ... conic sections, functions, logarithms, and the binomial expansion. Students should ... | |
| Music 179 and performance) with an opportunity to develop skills in a ... specific area of concentration. Its content is ... comparable to freshman and sophomore level course work required of ... music majors at four-year institutions. A minimum of 28 units are ... required. Articulation agreements allow AVC music majors to transfer all ... required courses in this degree to four-year state universities. Required Courses ( ... 28 units) MUSIC 4A, Music Writing and Analysis I (3) MUSIC 4B, Music Writing and ... Analysis II (3) MUSIC 6A, Musicianship I(2) ... in Western Civilization (3) MUSIC 22R4, Applied Music (2) (must be taken twice) MUSIC ... | |
| Prerequisite: Completion of MUSIC 4A. Advisory: Completion of MUSIC 4B. This course ... presents an historical overview of western music ... from the Renaissance to approximately 1750. Students will incorporate study ... of composers lives and the historical period in which they ... lived, with score study and listening to recordings of the standard ... repertoire. They will develop the ability to identify a composers work by the ... context of various pieces of music, the artistic, political, and sociological influences ... on composers of music, and learn to intelligently analyze and ... different music styles. (CSU, UC, AVC) MUSIC 12B *HISTORY OF MUSIC IN WESTERN ... | |
| 188 Nursing Definition Nursing is an art and science incorporating knowledge ... from behavioral, biological and physical sciences. It is based on ... , psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual aspects of human functioning ... are interrelated, interdependent and of equal importance. Staff Program ... Advisement: Dr. Vivian Thornton, Dean 722-6402 ... Administrative Secretary: Karen Smith 722-6402 Faculty ... : Sue Albert 722-6405 Debra Dickinson 722-6406 ... 722-6414 Program Description Nursing is a profession that provides exciting and ... challenging career opportunities for men and women. An Associate Degree ... | |
| Nursing 189 Applicants should consider carefully their ... abilities to meet the demands of this rigorous ... who become ill or need the time and attention of the parent, proper transportation ... from the campus to the health agencies, time necessary to complete homework, ... demands of work, family, health and leisure in relation to the demands of ... being a student. Careful consideration of ... finances and time essential to completing the ... program are stressed. A student enrolled in the nursing program ... may be allowed to reenroll in the program twice. ... Unsuccessful completion or withdrawal from any subsequent course, or failure to ... | |
| . Unsuccessful completion or withdrawal from any subsequent course, or failure to ... progress for any reason, will result in the student not ... being allowed to continue in the program. Established ... procedures for the resolution of grievances is set ... forth in Board Policies 5030, Student ... Discipline, and 9046, Complaints. Application Procedure Disabled students or students ... special It is important to complete the following: needs considering entry into the ... nursing l program and who feel they might need some special ... accommodations in either coursework or clinical ... Disabled Student Services Office. The Allied Health Division will work closely with ... | |
| 193 C. Entrance into the Generic Associate Degree Nursing Program An LVN can elect ... to enter the generic Associate Degree Nursing Program, i.e., Nursing ... Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Graduation from high school or an approved equivalent. ... Eligibility for ENGL 1A on the AVC assessment test, or minimum grade of C in ... appropriate college course: ENGL 50BR4. Eligibility ... for MATH C on the AVC assessment test, or minimum grade of C in ... appropriate college course: MATH A. Completion of college level ANAT 1 with ... a minimum grade of C. Completion of ... college level PHYSIO 1 with a minimum grade of C. NOTE: MICRO 1 and ... | |
| 194 Nursing NS 2B DEVELOPMENTAL AND HEALTH DEVIATION SELF-CARE REQUISITES ... FOR PATIENTS WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS 4 units I6 hours weekly ... ) (8 weeks) Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to ADN Program. Course ... : Completion of NS 1, MICRO 1 and ENGL 1A with a grade of C or better. ... is based on Orems Self-Care Theory as applied to the care of patients with chronic ... that the patient should be involved as much as possible in the decisions and ... activities c o n n e c t e d w i t h t h e i r o w ... n h e a l t h maintenance, restoration, and ... presented. The course provides theory and clinical practice to d e v e l o p a n ... | |
| OT 47 *SECRETARIAL PROCEDURES FOR THE ELECTRONIC OFFICE 3 units 3 hours ... weekly Advisory: Completion of Beg Computer Keyboarding ... , or Ability to type 35 wam, and Eligibility for College Level Reading ... or satisfactory completion of ENGL 1A and Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. This course ... is designed to put a finishing touch on your secretarial skills as ... they are applied in the electronic office. You will be ... within the modern office including data and word processing operations and ... communications. This course will also present how to properly prepare for ... meetings, make travel arrangements, complete job applications and resumes, ... | |
| /Health Education/Intercollegiate Athletics 209 higher performance level in the ... basic techniques of golf. It differs from Beginning Golf in that actual ... competition and advanced levels of strategy are taught and ... worked on. (CSU, UC, AVC) PE 7R4 *ADVANCED TRACK TECHNIQUES (formerly PE 7A, 7B, ... 7C, 7D) 1 unit 3 hours weekly Advanced skills and techniques of track and ... field will be taught in the course. An emphasis will be placed upon learning ... advanced strategy and teamwork. The student will learn the ... rules, theory, and philosophy of intercollegiate track and ... | |
| Theatre Arts 239 Although the course concentrates on fictional ... narrative film, it also includes ample screenings and discussions of both ... documentary and avant-garde film, and is organized around the historical ... development of formal devices such as the shot, montage, mise-en-scene, sound ... design, color technology, and classical narrative form. (CSU, UC, AVC ... ) TH A 42 *HISTORY OF WORLD CINEMA, PART 2: ... 1940 PRESENT Same course as COMM 42. 3 units 4 hours weekly Course ... Prerequisite: Completion of TH A 3 or TH A 41/COMM 41. This course is ... students to the study of international film history, theory, and aesthetics, from ... | |
| Welding 241 WELD IV is designed for the student who seeks employment in the ... techniques of safely welding steel and aluminum in the five American Welding Society ... defined joint configurations and in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. The ... gas tungsten arc (TIG) and the gas metal arc (MIG) welding ... processes are used. Supplies will cost the student ... approximately $25-$50. (AVC) proficiency using the shielded metal ... arc welding process. Supplies will cost the ... student approximately $25-$50. (AVC) WELD V-C *WELDER CERTIFICATION ... PRACTICUM-FCAW PROCESS 1 unit 48 hours total Course ... Prerequisite: Completion of WELD V-A *WELDING FOR CERTIFICATION-L.A. CITY ... | |
| . It provides education, job services, and support services to welfare recipients ... to promote self-sufficiency and to eliminate welfare dependence. The ... Community Colleges are one of five major systems that work together to ... CalWorks participants. Staff Program Advisement: Timothy Wiley 722-6326 Tracking Clerk: ... Pamela Ford 722-6326 Adjunct Faculty: To access adjunct faculty voice mail, ... 722-6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Luis Echeverria 2320 ... brings together complex systems to (formerly GAIN) Workforce Development 243 provide ... services for a common purpose: to enable students to ... enter the workforce and achieve self-sufficiency. Distinctive Features ... | |
| 246 Faculty Curtis, Richard Professor, Physical ... Education B.A. California State University, Long Beach ... M.A. California State University, Long Beach ... Cwayna, Jane Associate Professor, Physical Education B.S. ... Western Michigan University M.A. Western Michigan University Dardarian, ... . Wayne State University Davison, Chice Assistant Professor, Librarian A.A. San ... Bernardino Valley College B.A. California State College, San ... , Debra Instructor, Registered Nursing A.A. Antelope Valley College A.S. Antelope ... M.S.N. University of California, Los Angeles Donner, Richard Instructor, Engineering ... | |
| Faculty 247 Harris, Robert Counselor, Professor ... B.A. California State University, Fullerton M.A. United States International ... Heard, James R. Professor, Psychology A.A. Foothill College B.A. University of ... , San Diego Hemenway, Laura H. Keenan, Francis M. Associate Professor, Music Vice- ... President Student Services B.A. University of California, B.S.E. State ... University College Santa Barbara at Brockport M.A. University of California ... University of New York Santa Barbara at Albany Hernandez, Carlos Chemistry B.S ... . University of Texas at El Paso M.S. University of Texas at El ... | |
| 248 Faculty Lucero, Louis Director, Disabled ... Student Services A.A. Antelope Valley College B.A. California State ... University, Bakersfield M.A. California State University, ... State University, Kansas Marks-Ellis, Annette Instructor, History B.A. Barnard ... College M.A. Columbia University McDonald, John L ... Assistant Professor, Counselor B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara ... McDonie, Lynn M Instructor, English A.A. College of the Canyons B.A. California ... State University, Northridge M.A. California State University, Northridge ... McGarey, Susan Counselor, Assistant Professor A.A. Santa Monica College B.A ... | |
| Faculty 249 Redding, Anne Instructor, Administration of Justice Peace Officer Rio Hondo ... College CSU Certificate Los Angeles Valley College B.S. California State ... University, Los Angeles M.S. California State University, Los ... Angeles Robinson, Roger Professor, Anthropology A.A. American River College A.B. ... State University, Sacramento M.A. California State University, Sacramento ... Roemer, Richard Associate Professor, Theatre Arts B.A. University ... of California, Santa Barbara M.A. University of California, Los Angeles ... Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles Sampson, Sandra Counselor, ... | |
| 256 Index Courses Not Applicable to the Associate Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ... Credit by Articulation (2+2) . . . . . . 42 by Examination ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 for Academic Work Completed at Other Higher ... 47 Degrees, A.A. and AS. ................. 16, 18 Degrees and ... 21, 51 Demographics and Description of AVC ... 45 Discipline, Responsibility for Administration ......................... ...... 48 ... Disciplinary Action by School Official ............. 48 ... Procedures ........ 46 Dismissal and Probation ..................... 45 ... 20 Drafting/Computer Aided Design ... 72 Drop/Withdraw from Class ........... 27, 49 Drug-Free ... 131 Eligibility for Admission, C S U ... | |
