Catalog: Antelope Valley College 2002-2003 Catalog
Company/Brand: Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California
p s 661 in Antelope Valley College 2002-2003 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California
Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 3402 Mendocino Avenue, ... Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 569-9177, an ... by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department ... Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners Office of Private ... Postsecondary Education for Training of Veterans ... United States Immigration Service Federal Aviation Administration Board ... Tri-Valley Alliance Consortium Adopted Policy: The Board of Trustees of Antelope ... College has adopted the following statement pertaining to open enrollment and ... participation in classes: It is the policy of this District that, unless ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Matriculation 13 A ... Partnership Matriculation is the process which brings the College and a student ... for credit into an agreement for the purpose of developing and realizing the ... students educational objectives. This agreement ... acknowledges responsibilities of both parties to enable students to attain their ... through the Colleges established programs, policies and requirements. In essence, ... matriculation is a process designed to help students be successful ... reaching their educational goals. All students, except those exempted on the basis of ... requirements. Matriculation Services The College provides matriculation ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Matriculation 15 ... Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories on Recommended ... Preparation, and Limitations on Enrollment ... Definitions Prerequisite A condition of enrollment that a ... student is required to meet in order to ... 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, c o n c e p t s , a n d ... o r i n f o r m a t i o n necessary for success in the course; on the other hand, a ... student who has not met the prerequisite is highly unlikely to receive a ... satisfactory grade in the course. Prerequisites are enforced and a student will be ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Graduation/Associate Degree ... Requirements 19 1. Provide an introduction to basic concepts, ... principles, and methodology of study common to a given discipline; 2. Lead ... to better self understanding in relationship to the ... physical environment, culture, economy, and ... society; 3. Provide an opportunity to examine values while ... proposing solutions for major social problems; 4. Provide a breadth of knowledge and ... a well-rounded education. B. Natural science courses present critical t h i n k i n ... g a n d p r o b l e m s o l v i n g methods. These courses also ... the relationship that exists between people and science; C. Courses in the ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Transfer Information 27 E. ... Life-Long Understanding and Self Development (3 units) Select three ... 103, 107, 219 HD 101, 105 HE 101 NF 100 PSY 212, 217, 219, 243, 245 SOC 111, 122, ... for American Institutions (6 units) Select one pair. Courses used to satisfy the ... . HIST 107 and HIST 108 HIST 107 and POLS 101 HIST 108 and POLS 101 HIST 109 and ... POLS 101 HIST 110 and HIST 111 HIST 110 and ... POLS 101 HIST 111 and POLS 101 HIST 114 and POLS 101 Major ... available in the Transfer Center, Room SSV 125, Student Services Building. The ... University of California System (UC) The University of California ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Campus Services 33 Grupos de ... Conversaci n Para Estudiantes de ESL Para los estudiantes matriculados en las ... de ESL, los Grupos Conversacionales proveen oportunidades de pr ctica oral para ... 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 ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Campus Services 35 Stamp ... Program, available through the County welfare ... Vocational Rehabilitation for disabled students, and 4) the job placement service. STAR ... Program 722-6300 Ext.6084 The Student Transition and Retention Program (STAR ... ) is a federal student support services program. It is designed to identify promising ... students and provide instructional support services above and beyond what is ... currently being offered. The staff of the STAR Program will have an ... to work one-on-one with each student, and get to know them on a first name ... basis. Its purpose is to help students excel in college. Eligibility is ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Glossary of College Terms 37 ... 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 ... enrollment in a course or educational program. Assessment Assessment is a process of ... gathering information about individual students to facilitate student success. ... limited to, information regarding the students study skills, English language ... proficiency, computational skills, aptitudes, goals, learning skills, ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Academic Policies/Programs 49 ... has been denied after suspension or dismissal, during the suspension ... period. (CA Penal Code 626.2) .4 Substance Violations a) Possession or use of ... alcoholic beverages on College property, or under the influence of alcohol, on ... College property, or at any Collegesponsored event. b) ... Use, sale, or possession on campus of, or presence on campus ... under the influence of, a controlled substance, narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs or ... substances or any hazardous substance classified as such by Section 108125 of ... the Health and Safety Code not possessed pursuant to a legal prescription, or ...

Aviation Technology http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Definition This program is ... designed to prepare students for careers in the Aeronautical and ... Aviation industry. Staff Program Advisement: Margaret Drake, Dean ... Tyrone Mettler Instructional Assistant: Patti Browne Maria Clinton Adjunct Faculty: ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Stanley Faulk 2409 Melvin Green ... 2426 Program Description The certificate and ... associate degree programs include course work to help students ... prepare for the Airframe and Powerplant (A P) license exams. Career Options ... Aircraft Operator Airframe and Powerplant Repair Airport Management (General ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 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 skills in the rapidly ... growing service industry. A student may specialize in either air conditioning or ... . A combination of both is recommended. Staff Program Advisement: Margaret Drake, ... Campbell 722-6300 ext. 6275 Donald Sly 722-6300 ext. 6275 Adjunct Faculty: To ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Davin Gilson 2058 Danny Low 2062 ... Program Description The program is built on the block principle with ...

72 Allied Health Education Programs in cooperation with the professional ... Record Technician. Interested persons may contact Sandra Sampson at (661) 722 ... or the Allied Health department at (661) 722-6402. Degrees Awarded Associate in ... Science, Health Information Technology. ... Admission to the Program Applicants to the program must attend ... an information session, held at one of several colleges in the region. Information ... packets and registration information are ... Counseling Center. College Requirements Students interested in an AS. Degree need to ... the associate degree requirements. (See Graduation/Associate Degree ... Requirements.) Planning a Program of Study This program is provided in a distance ...

84 Auto Body http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Definition Auto Body is a ... vocational program designed to provide pre-employment instruction in the manipulative skills ... technical knowledge of modern auto body shop procedures. Staff Program Advisement: ... Campbell 722-6300 ext. 6275 Donald Sly 722-6300 ext. 6275 Adjunct Faculty: To ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Gary Boyles 2055 Dave Neis 2048 ... Program Description The program has three main components: 1) auto ... todays modern auto body repair shop, students are trained on actual collision-damaged ... vehicles and engage in industry-like procedures that range from estimating damage ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Biological Sciences 93 ... Definition Biology is the study of life. Biological Sciences cover all ... aspects of the study of life and emphasize both unity and ... diversity of living things. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship ... b e t w e e n s t r u c t u r e a n d f u n c t i o n ... , progressing through molecular, cellular, organismic ... of complexity. Branches of biology such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, ... with the application of biological principles to human affairs. Staff Program ... 722-6429 Dr. Anne Hemsley 722-6436 Stephen Langjahr 722-6432 Dr. Matthew Rainbow ... Rawlings 722-6300 ext.6025 Dr. George Shahla 722-6625 Judy Sullivan 722-6435 Dr. ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Business 97 Definition A wide ... for both the transfer and nontransfer student. First and second year transferable ... courses are available for the student who is preparing for a four-year degree ... . Certificate and associate degree programs are offered for all students who desire ... to upgrade their business skills. Staff Program Advisement: Thomas Miller, Dean ... 722-6370 Administrative Assistant: Sue Highsmith 722-6370 Faculty: John Berry ... Meyer 722-6682 Kathleen Moore 722-6378 Steven Sodergren 722-6380 Adjunct Faculty: To ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Mark Ballman 2301 Beverly Beyer ... 2922 Susan Caffey 2298 Richard Gayer 2278 Lawrence ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Computer Graphics 129 ... Definition The Computer Graphics program is directed toward providing individual ... development with an emphasis on the students ability to use computer technology to ... create graphic and photographic images. Staff Program Advisement: Dr. Dennis W. White ... 722-6474 Terry Rezek 722-6674 Rich Sim 722-6397 Adjunct Faculty: To access ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Christine Bowers 2696 Kiley Craft ... Mitsch 2094 Ed Niecikowski 2467 John Petros 2095 Dean Richards 2327 Cynthia Ryan ... 2299 Ron Smith 2596 Lisa Vath 2336 Amal Wafta 2302 ... Program Description The program develops competencies in black and ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Economics 149 Definition ... Economics is concerned with the study of how people and societies produce ... , now or in the future, among various persons and groups in society. The economics ... program includes the study of the American economic system, using ... the analysis of contemporary economic problems. There is an emphasis on developing the ... ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating business issues ... . Staff Program Advisement: Fred Thompson, Dean ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. John Berry 722-6373 Dr. A. Jay ... Harman 2186 C. McKinley Kemp 2185 Program Description Economics provides both a ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Electronics Technology 153 ... Technology curriculum is designed to prepare the student for employment as an ... electronic technician. Staff Program Advisement: Margaret Drake, Dean 722- ... 722-6507 Instructional Assistant: David Pruitt 722-6507 Adjunct Faculty: To access ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Rodney Bogue 2054 James Cipollone ... McCarrell 2427 Joseph Orwat 2065 Frank Plaistowe 2428 Richard Stone 2034 Program ... Description The program provides instruction in m a n i p u l a t i v e ... s k i l l a n d t e c h n i c a l ... knowledge and also provides related trade information. Distinctive ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Learning Assistance 207 ... Definition This program is designed for individuals who wish to ... improve their knowledge and skills in tutoring principles and practices. ... Students in the Instructional Aide Certificate ... program may use tutoring courses from this ... program as electives. Staff Program Advisement: Dr. Rosa Hall, Dean 722- ... 6457 Tutoring Specialists: Philip Cooke 722-6300 ext. 6227 Lisa Sherman ... 722-6300 ext. 6237 Patricia Shout 722-6300 ext. 6233 Kether Williams 722- ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Mary Margaret McGuire 2129 Career ... Options Instructional Aide Private Tutor Teacher (Some of these careers ...

http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Psychology 277 Definition Psychology is a natural ... and a social science concerned with the study of human behavior. As such, it is a ... broad discipline which involves both pure science and practical application of ... science to matters of everyday living. Although ... professional level positions generally require a graduate degree, B ... .A. holders find satisfying careers in a growing number of jobs ... including paraprofessional positions. Staff Program Advisement: Fred Thompson, Dean ... Day Faculty: Dr. Irit Gat James Heard Patricia Sandoval Adjunct Faculty: 722-6482 722- ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Caroline Byassee 2015 Dr. Robert ...

280 Reading http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Definition Reading involves ... material. Critical reading and thinking skills are crucial for the development of the ... educated person and for success in college. Additionally, most forms of ... written materials encountered in todays society. Staff Program Advisement: Dr. Kathryn ... : Laura Adams 722-6463 Tutoring Specialist: Kether Williams 722-6300 Ext. 6229 ... Faculty: Dr. Anne Gottsdanker Karole Shappee Adjunct Faculty: 722-6460 722-6459 To ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. Carolyn Anderson 2021 Olga Winbush ... Program Description The Reading courses involve ... the study of written texts at many different ...

286 Sociology http://www.avc.edu (661) 722-6300 Definition Sociology is both ... a scientific and a humanistic discipline. It is ... concerned with the study of systems of social action and their interrelations. The ... systems of action include, in increasing order ... of size and complexity: single social acts, social relationships, ... , institutions, communities and societies. Staff Program Advisement: Frederick ... Day 722-6482 Faculty: Dr. Thomas Shey 722-6300 Ext. 6243 Dr. Martha Wengert ... 1, the 4-digit number, followed by the sign. V.M. William Lund 2198 Barbara Malone ... 2083 David Mendelsohn 2200 Art Salazar 2156 Sallie Stryker 2213 Program ...