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Mission Staġement
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mission statement
Sierra College provides a supportive learning environment to students with
diverse goals, abilities and needs. The Collegefs programs and services pro
mote personal and professional success, leadership, critical thinking, civic
responsibility, and innovation. Its students will become contributing citizens
of the complex and changing communities in which they live and work.
achieve this Mission, we adhere to the following
Guiding Principles
:
Sierra College will
Recognize its role in the California Educational Master Plan
Model excellence in education
Provide the foundation for lifelong learning
Support diversity
Encourage the full development of human potential in a world of
and change
Enhance the cultural, intellectual and recreational needs of the college
and community
Foster environmental awareness and individual responsibility
Understand and contribute to the economic well-being of the
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SUPPORTIVE EDUCATION
The Supportive Education program at the Rocklin Campus offers adult education courses in basic fundamentals
of math and reading, job search skills, and motor development to meet the varied needs of students with physical
and developmental disabilities. For information, please
call (916) 781-0598 or 789-2633.
VETERANS EDUCATION
Sierra College is approved to offer higher education to
veterans and eligible dependents under Chapters 30, 31,
32, and 35, of Title 38 U.S. Code and Chapter 1606
Title 10 U.S. Code. The Veterans Of ce at the College
certi es student enrollment to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for educational bene ts and monitors matriculation requirements and course enrollments to ensure
program requirements.
Matriculation Requirements:
All students are required
to have of cial transcripts from all prior colleges, universities, and training institutes on le with the Sierra College
Veterans Affairs Of ce
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AG. 28 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3
Transfer: CSU/UC*
Designed for students interested in furthering their
knowledge at an independent study level. Independent
study might include, but is not limited to, research papers,
special subject area projects and research projects. May be
taken four times for credit. See Independent Study page
in catalog.
AG. 41 LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN MACHINE
MAINTENANCE (ALSO A.T. 55)
Units: 2
Hours: 4 (1 lecture, 3 laboratory)
Minor repair and replacement of engine parts and acces
sories on two-stroke cycle engines and machines, includ
ing chain saws and machinery normally used in grounds
maintenance. Includes fuel and ignition systems, cooling
systems, belt and chain drives, transmissions, blade
sharpening, and preventive maintenance procedures and
adjustments. May be taken three times for credit.
AG. 42 FOUR-CYCLE ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR (ALSO A.T. 56)
Units: 2
Hours: 4 (1 lecture, 3 laboratory)
M
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BIO.SCI. 10 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY
Units: 3
Transfer: CSU/UC*
Advisory: Eligibility for English 1A or E.S.L. 40W
Hours: 3 lecture
Designed speci cally for non-life science majors, covering
organization of life, cellular processes, genetics and evolu
tion, diversity of life, ecology, and the impact of humans
on, and interdependence with, the environment. Will
meet life science requirements in most general education
programs. Not recommended for students who have taken
advanced biology in high school. Does not ful ll labora
tory science requirement. Not open to those who have
completed Bio.Sci. 1 or Bio.Sci. 11.
BIO.SCI. 11 CONCEPTS OF BIOLOGY
Units: 4
Transfer: CSU/UC*
Advisory: Completion of English 50, or eligibility for Eng
lish 11, or equivalent strongly recommended
Hours: 6 (3 lecture, 3 laboratory)
An introduction to the major concepts of biology as
illustrated in plant and animal groups. Covers cell biol
ogy, heredity and na
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C.I.E. 95 INTERNSHIP IN COMPUTER INTEGRATED
ELECTRONICS
Units: .5-4
Transfer: CSU*
Designed for advanced students to work in an area related
to their educational or occupational goal. Provides new
on-the-job technical training under the direction of a
worksite supervisor that allows the student to expand his
or her knowledge and skills in the chosen eld. Manda
tory orientation session and faculty approval to determine
eligibility. May be taken four times for credit.
C.I.E. 150 CAREERS IN THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY
(ALSO CIS/CS/CST 150, P.D. 150C)
Units: .5
Transfer: CSU
Hours: As scheduled for a total of 9 lecture hours
Career exploration in the computer industry. Includes
orientation to the academic program at Sierra College,
employment opportunities, career pathways, educational
planning of the Associates degree, certi cate, transfer,
research of labor market and occupational information.
(Credit/No Credit Grading)
C.I.E. 300 SELECT
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ENGLISH 300 SELECTED TOPICS IN ENGLISH
Units: .5-4
Transfer: CSU/UC*
Courses of study will cover topics relevant to the disci
pline. Topics will vary. Course content and unit credit to
be determined by the division. May be offered as seminar,
lecture, or lecture/laboratory classes. Students may repeat
g300h courses within a discipline only when a topic is
different from previously completed course. See Selected
Topics page in catalog.
ENGLISH 501 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING
Units: 4 (Non-Degree Credit)
Hours: 5 (3 lecture, 2 activity)
Focuses on basic writing skills through practice in writing
and reading. Includes reading, studying and responding
in writing to short, non ction selections from a variety of
sources at a level appropriate to the course. Emphasizes
the writing process leading to development of skills in
writing sentences, single paragraphs, and multi-paragraph
assignments. Designed for students who need review prior
to enro
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Geology
(Also see Earth Science and Geography)
SCIENCES MATHEMATICS
DEAN: Karen Walters Dunlap
ASSOCIATE DEAN: Vacant
DIVISION OFFICE: Ht 4
FACULTY: A. Amigo, H. Dodson, R. Hilton
LIAISON COUNSELORS: C. Morris, C. West
The Geology Department offers courses that deal in the
earthfs history, structure and economic resources. These
courses meet the needs for those students wishing to pur
sue an academic major and subsequent career in one of
the many aspects of geology as well as provide individual
courses for those wishing to enhance their understanding
of the planet on which we live.
TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Geology
are available in the Counseling Center. Students should
consult an instructor, a counselor, and the appropriate
college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs
of California and out-of-state colleges are located in the
Library and the Counseling Center.
GEOLOGY
A.S. DEGREE
A two-year Associate Degree in
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MUSIC 40E PIANO
Units: 2
Transfer: CSU/UC
Prerequisite: Completion of Music 40D or equivalent
Hours: 3 (1 lecture, 2 laboratory)
Instruction in keyboard technique. Continuation of Music
40D, with music drawn from the more advanced grades.
Individual needs and interests considered. NOTE: Stu
dents may take a maximum of 8 units of the Music 40A-
40F (Piano) series.
MUSIC 40F PIANO
Units: 2
Transfer: CSU/UC
Prerequisite: Completion of Music 40E or equivalent
Hours: 3 (1 lecture, 2 laboratory)
More advanced instruction in keyboard technique. Con
tinuation of Music 40E, with music drawn from the
more advanced grades. Individual needs and interests are
considered. NOTE: Students may take a maximum of 8
units of the Music 40A-40F (Piano) series.
MUSIC 42 CHAMBER SINGERS
Units: 2
Transfer: CSU/UC
Prerequisite: Admission by audition including sightsinging
aural skills assessment
Hours: 3 (2 lecture, 1 laboratory)
Explores the literat
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P.E. 108 WATER POLO TRAINING
Units: .5-2
Transfer: CSU/UC*
Hours: As scheduled for a total of 36 hours theory and
practice per unit
Stresses training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appre
ciation for competition. Recommended for students
preparing for a season of intercollegiate or A.A.U. Club
activity. May be taken four times for credit.
P.E. 109 TEAM BASKETBALL
Units: .5-2
Transfer: CSU/UC*
Hours: As scheduled for a total of 36 hours theory and
practice per unit
Advanced instruction in team play with emphasis on par
ticipation at the team level. Techniques of team offense
and team defense stressed. NOTE: Students are allowed
to take P.E. 109 and P.E. 106 for a total of four times for
credit.
P.E. 110 VOLLEYBALL TRAINING
Units: .5-2
Transfer: CSU/UC*
Hours: As scheduled for a total of 36 hours theory and
practice per unit
Stresses training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appre
ciation. Students preparing for a season of
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Delecia J. Nunnally
Associate Dean, Student Services
A.S., Solano Community College; B.S., M.B.A., Univer
sity of Phoenix
Sandra Scott
Director, Economic Development
B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota
Douglas R. Smith
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Finance
Administration
B.S., San Diego State University; M.A., California State
University, Sacramento
Dr. Debra Sutphen
Interim Associate Dean, Liberal Arts
B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D., Washington State University
Bill M. Tsuji
Dean, Liberal Arts
A.A., East Los Angeles College; B.A., M.A., California
State University, Los Angeles
John F. Volek
Dean, Physical Education Athletics
B.A., M.A., University of California, Riverside
Dr. Karen Walters Dunlap
Dean, Sciences Mathematics
B.S., Sonoma State University; Ph.D., University of Cal
ifornia, Davis
Margaret R. White
Associate Dean, Nursing
B.S.N., California State University, Long Beach; M.S.N.,
Califor
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