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ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
2002-2003 Catalog
Antelope Valley Community College District
3041 West Avenue K Lancaster, California 93536-5426
(661) 722-6300
www.avc.edu
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Campus Services 33
Grupos de Conversaci n
Para Estudiantes de ESL
Para los estudiantes matriculados en las
clases de ESL, los Grupos
Conversacionales proveen oportunidades
de pr ctica oral para aumentar la
experiencia del uso del ingl s. Estos
servicios se presentan como auxilio
c o m p l e m e n t a r i o a l a i n s t r u c c i n
acad mica provista por el Departamento
de Language Arts.
Los grupos conversacionales previstas
con hora fija se reunen en el Learning
Center. Cada semestre, un horario de estas
reuniones es disponible y se puede
conseguir en el Reading Lab.
Math Laboratory
722-6300 Ext. 6232
A Math Laboratory, located within the
Learning Center, provides homework
assistance for all levels of math classes and
tutoring on a drop-in or appointment basis
for students who are enrolled in math
classes. In addition to personnel who
answer questions, there are copies of
solutions manuals available. Students
enrolled in M
| 64 Agriculture/Park and Landscape Management
*Third Semester
(Fall)
units
AGRI 212, Interior Plantscape
2
Course from GE requirement Area B
3
Course from GE requirement Area E
3
Course from GE requirement Area F
3
Elective
3
Total 14
*Fourth Semester
(Spring)
U n i t s
AGRI 230, Soils and Plant Nutrition
3
AGRI 234, Plant Identification II
3
Course from GE requirement Area C
3
Electives
8
Total 17
Degree Total 60
* Students may begin the program at any
point in the degree plan.
Landscape Construction
The requirements for an associate degree in
Landscape Construction may be satisfied
by completing the Landscape Construction certificate program in addition to the
associate degree requirements.
(See Graduation/Associate Degree
Requirements.)
Except in cases of a prerequisite
requirement, it is not required to take
courses in exactly this sequence; they are
recommended in this order to facilitate
success.
Recommended Plan of Study
*Fir
| Biological Sciences 95
primary tool. It is an introductory level,
transfer course designed for non-science
majors, students who want to further their
professional development, or to enrich their
knowledge of biology in general and their
bodies in particular. Topics discussed
include the scientific method, cell biology,
genetics, evolution, aging, major concepts
of structure, function and pathology of most
organ systems, as well as how humans
interact with their internal and external
environment. (CSU, UC, AVC)
BIOL 103 INTRODUCTION
TO BOTANY
4 units
6 hours weekly
(3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ
099 and MA TH 100.
This is an introduction course in the study
of plants. This course deals with the
structure of plants, how plants grow and
function and types of plants. Plant ecology
and geography will also be discussed.
(CSU, UC, AVC)
BIOL 104
ENVIRONMENTAL
BIOLOGY
3 units
3 hours weekly
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 10
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Computer Applications and Computer Information Science
CA 221 *COMPUTER
CONCEPTS AND
APPLICATIONS IN
BUSINESS
4 units
5 hours weekly
Advisory: Completion of ACCT 201, and
Eligibility for College Level Reading and
ENGL 101 or satisfactory completion of
ENGL 101, and Eligibility for MATH 100.
Instructional materials fee required for
this course and must be paid at
registration.
This course introduces the uses of
computers in business including microcomputer applications. Topics covered
include hardware, software, management
information systems, the Internet and the
Web, and the integration of computers into
business applications. Laboratory work
includes learning how to use an operating
system, a word processor, a spreadsheet, a
database manager, presentation manager,
the Internet and the Web, and a geographical information system. Software used in
the class includes Windows, Word, Excel,
OLE, Access, and PowerPoint. Computer
concepts, systems, and componen
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Engineering 157
Definition
Engineering is concerned with the
application of scientific and mathematical
theories and principles to solve practical
technical problems. Under this wide
e n g i n e e r i n g u m b r e l l a c o m e s t h e
Engineering Technology program for
students desiring to work in engineering
related jobs.
Staff
Program Advisement:
Margaret Drake, Dean
Administrative Assistant:
Maureen Rethwisch
Faculty:
Richard Donner
Adjunct Faculty:
722-6321
722-6327
722-6505
To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-
6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by
the sign.
V.M.
Ismail Ismail
2060
John Stephens
2068
Michael Willett
2430
Program Description
The Engineering program at Antelope
Valley College has three distinct
components: 1) a certificate program in
Engineering Technology; 2) associate
degree programs in Engineering and
E n g i n e e r i n g T e c h n o l o g y a n d 3 )
Engineering transfe
| 188 Foreign Languages
FREN 201 *INTERMEDIATE
FRENCH
5 units
5 hours weekly
Course Prerequisite:
Completion of
FREN 102.
The course will develop students reading,
writing, listening and speaking ability.
A
variety of texts, including contemporary
short stories, will be read and discussed.
Several contemporary issues will be
covered in-depth. Students will also hear
radio emissions, songs, and short lectures.
Class work includes reading aloud,
working in groups or pairs, and review of
grammar and practice exercises. The major
historical periods, events and political
figures of French-speaking countries will
be introduced. The course is conducted
entirely in French. [CAN FREN 8] (CSU,
UC, AVC)
FREN 202 *INTERMEDIATE
FRENCH
5 units
5 hours weekly
Course Prerequisite:
Completion of
FREN 201.
Course continues to develop students
ability to read, write, speak and
comprehend French. Students will read
and discuss intermediate literary and nonliterary texts. G
| Mathematics 219
050B will include the use of math software
and videotape as well as collaborative
learning in a small assembly setting. This
course together with MATH 050A is
equivalent to MATH 050. Credit is
allowed in either MATH 050 or the MATH
050A MATH 050B combination.
Concurrent enrollment in MATH 050 and
MATH 050B is not permitted. (Credit
course not applicable to the associate
degree and certificate programs.)
MATH 099
INDIVIDUALIZED SELF-
STUDY MATHEMATICS
1-22 units
4 hours weekly
Advisory: AVC Math Assessment Test.
Individualized and self-paced study of
arithmetic through precalculus in
a
supervised environment for the motivated
student. These courses include MATH
050, MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 102,
MATH 130, MATH 135 and MATH 140.
Students may choose from single unit
courses: MATH 050C, D, E, F; MATH
100C, D, E, F; MATH 101C, D, E, F; MATH
102C, D, E, F; MATH 130C, D, E, F; MATH
135C, D, E; and MATH 140C, D, E, F, G,
and can enroll in only one
| 250 Office Technology
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Definition
Office Technology is the study of a wide
range of subjects related to careers in the
modern office of today. This program
provides the training necessary to perform
successfully in the many and varied
clerical, secretarial, and office administrative positions.
Staff
Program Advisement:
Thomas Miller, Dean
Administrative Assistant:
Sue Highsmith
Faculty:
MaryAnne Holcomb
Donna Meyer
Adjunct Faculty:
722-6370
722-6370
722-6381
722-6682
To access adjunct faculty voice mail, dial 722-
6530, then 1, the 4-digit number, followed by
the sign.
V.M.
Beth Brockie
2267
Larina Corlew
2315
Carla Courtney
2273
Bridget Cunningham
2292
Georgie D Alessandro
2274
Rosemary Jensen
2282
Alicia Mijangos
2293
Kathy Osburn
2019
Barbara Patton
2295
Barbara Reyes
2608
Debra Simon
2303
Lori Young
Program Description
The office technology program offers
a
three-step progression from a one-semest
| Reading 281
READ 099 *CRITICAL
READING AND STUDY
SKILLS
3-4 units
3-4 hours weekly
Advisory: Eligibility for READ 099.
Development of critical reading skills;
reading and thinking for research
purposes; vocabulary building; rate
improvement; literary comprehension;
study skills related to reading. (Credit
course not applicable to the associate
degree and certificate programs.) (R1)
READ 099L CRITICAL
READING AND STUDY
SKILLS LAB
0 units
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in
READ 099.
This course provides access to the open
computer lab for students concurrently
enrolled in READ 099. This optional zerounit lab is designed to help students
complete course assignments and to master
learning objectives.
(R1)
READ 103 *READING
ACROSS THE
CURRICULUM
3 units
3 hours weekly
Advisory: Eligibility for College Level
Reading and ENGL 101 or satisfactory
completion of ENGL 101.
This course is designed to improve
students comprehension, critical
thinking skill
| 312 Index
Program Planning .................................
9
Psychological Services ...................... See
Behavioral Health Services
Psychology .......................................
277
R
Reading ............................................
280
Reading Lab ....................................... 33
Reading, Writing Assessment
Test Scores .....................................
1
4
Real Estate ........................................
282
Records and Admissions.. ................... 29
Reentry Services ......................... 34, 200
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning ................................. 67
Refund
Associated Student Fee ........... 10, 36
Bookstore Policy ........................... 29
Enrollment Fee .............................. 10
Federal Policy (Financial Aid) ...... 11
Nonresident Tuition .................. 9, 10
Registered Nursing ........................... 238
Registration ..................................
10,
38
Late ......
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