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Shasta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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11555 Old Oregon Trail
P.O. Box 496006
Redding, CA 96049-6006
(530) 242-7500
Shasta College
Tehama Campus
770 Diamond Avenue
Red Bluff, CA 96080
[email protected]
530-529-8980
Shasta College
Trinity Campus
30 Arbuckle Court
Weaverville, CA 96093
[email protected]
530-623-2231
Shasta College
Intermountain Campus
37581 Mountain View Road
Burney, CA 96013
[email protected]
530-335-2311
Shasta College
Downtown Redding Campus
1400 Market Street
Redding, CA 96001
530-339-3600
Shasta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and J unior Colleges of the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, TELEPHONE (415) 506-
0234, FAX (415) 506-0238. Shasta College is listed as a public community college in the approved list of the
Education Directory, Higher Education Part 3, published by the U.S. Office of Education.
In the event of a discrepancy between the online edition of the catalog and the printed version of the
catalog, the online version is the official version. The online version is updated at the start of
registration for each semester and, therefore, should be relied upon as the most up-to-date.
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SHASTA- TEHAMA- TRI NI TY JOI NT COMMUNI TY COLLEGE DI STRI CT
GOVERNI NG BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Rob Lydon
Duane K. Miller
Rhonda E. Nehr
Kendall S. Pierson
Rayola B. Pratt
Robert M. Steinacher
Scott J . Swendiman
Student Trustee, Cullen Smith
MI SSI ON STATEMENT
Shasta College provides a diverse student population open access to educational programs and learning
opportunities, thereby contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities.
The District offers general education, transfer and career-technical programs, and basic skills education. Shasta
College provides opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, effective communication, quantitative
reasoning, information competency, community and global awareness, self-efficacy, and workplace
skills. Comprehensive student services programs support student learning and personal growth. (Revised July 2014)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 – The College
Chapter 2 – Admission and Enrollment Information
Chapter 3 – Finance
Chapter 4 – Grading and Academic Standards
Chapter 5 – Degrees and Certificates
Chapter 6 – Course Descriptions
Chapter 7 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 8 – Services for Students, Special Programs and Student Life
Chapter 9 – Academic Staff and Emeritus
Chapter 10 – Glossary of College Terms
Index
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ACCURACY STATEMENT
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College District has made
every reasonable effort to ensure that information in this catalog is accurate.
Courses and programs that are offered, along with other matter contained
herein, are subject to change without notice by Shasta College
administration for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial
support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District. The District
further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any of their rules,
regulations, policies and procedures, consistent with applicable laws.
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
To support student success, Shasta College has
identified the following Institutional Student Learning
Outcomes (ISLOs).
1. Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is the ability to comprehend,
communicate, or engage in problem-solving or
strategy-building techniques.
2. Information Competency
Information competency is the ability to find, evaluate,
use and communicate information in all its various
formats.
3. Effective Communication
Effective communication is the ability to effectively use
written, oral and nonverbal communication.
4. Quantitative Reasoning
Quantitative reasoning is the ability to use appropriate
mathematical methods.
5. Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy is the confidence and ability to perform
the courses of action required to effectively meet
personal, social, academic and professional goals.
6. Workplace Skills
Workplace skills provide the ability to perform
effectively at work.
7. Community and Global Awareness
Community and global awareness includes an
understanding of community and global issues and
cross-cultural awareness.
Board Approved 6/08/11
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Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College District
Welcome to Shasta College!
Shasta College serves Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties as a comprehensive community college offering
programs in a broad range of fields of study to prepare you for new opportunities and challenges.
We at Shasta College pride ourselves on our dedication to students as our first priority. You will have the
opportunity to have your own personalized education and career plan. Whether your goal is employment upon
graduation or transfer to a four-year university, our desire is to assist you and ensure you know how, at each
step, to best steer your own pathway to success.
A decision to enroll at Shasta College is a wise investment of your time, talent and resources. Thousands of
successful graduates since 1950 throughout Northern California and the nation attest to their pride in being
part of the Shasta College family. We welcome you to that tradition and to a wide new world of opportunities
made possible through higher education.
Dr. J oe Wyse
Superintendent/President
¡Bienvenidos a Shasta College!
Shasta College atiende a los condados de Shasta, Tehama, Trinity como un colegio de comunidad integral
ofreciendo una gran variedad de programas en varios campos de estudio para prepararte en las nuevas
oportunidades y cambios.
En Shasta College nos sentimos muy orgullosos de la dedicación brindada a nuestros estudiantes, siendo
esta nuestra primera prioridad. Nosotros estamos en continua búsqueda de la innovación en cambios para
mejorar el éxito de los estudiantes. Como estudiante tú tendrás la oportunidad de tener un plan personalizado
de educación y plan de carrera. Si tu objetivo es conseguir empleo después de graduarte o transferirte a una
Universidad, nuestro deseo es asistirte y asegurarte cómo hacerlo a cada paso para conducirte en tu propio
camino al éxito.
Decidir matricularte en Shasta College es una sabia elección de tu tiempo, talento y recursos. Desde 1950,
miles de graduados con éxito, en el norte de California y en la nación dan fe del orgullo de ser parte de la
familia de Shasta College. Nosotros te damos la bienvenida a esta tradición y al nuevo mundo de
oportunidades que es posible gracias a la educación superior.
Dr. J oe Wyse
Superintendente/Presidente
Applications and information should be requested from:
Admissions and Records Office, Shasta College, Administration Building, 11555 Old Oregon Trail,
P.O. Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049-6006
Telephone: (530) 242-7650
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.shastacollege.edu
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The College Catalog is produced annually by the Office of Academic Affairs
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Administrative Staff
Superintendent/President ............................................................................................................. Dr. Joe Wyse
Assistant to the Superintendent/President ............................................................................ Theresa Markword
Vice President of Administrative Services ........................................................................... Morris Rodrigue
Comptroller … ............................................................................................................ J ill Ault
Director, Campus Safety ............................................................................................ Lonnie Seay
Director, Food Services .............................................................................................. Denise Axtell
Director, Physical Plant Services ............................................................................... George Estrada
Supervisor, Custodial Services .................................................................... Gregory Wacker
Supervisor, Transportation Department ....................................................... Pamela Carney
Hazardous Materials Compliance Supervisor ............................................................ Dave Freeman
Vice President of Instruction ................................................................................................ Meridith Randall
Dean, Physical Education and Athletics ..................................................................... Mike Mari
Dean, Arts, Communications, Consumer and Social Sciences .................................. Ralph Perrin
Director, Early Childhood Education ............................................................ Kathleen Tibbals
Dean, Business, Agriculture, Industry, Technology and Safety/EWD ........................ Eva J imenez
Associate Dean, CTE................................................................................... Dan Haskins
Director, Fire Technology and EMS Programs ............................................ Tony Osa
Associate Dean, Extended Education ........................................................................ Andrew Fields
Dean, Health Sciences ............................................................................................... Kathy Royce
Dean, Library Services and Educational Technology ................................................. William Breitbach
Dean, Science, Language Arts and Math ................................................................... Frank Nigro
Associate Dean, Foundational Skills and Adult Education ........................... Kathleen Mahar
Director of Institutional Research ............................................................................... Vacant
Vice President of Student Services ....................................................................................... Kevin O’Rorke
Dean, Enrollment Services ......................................................................................... Timothy J ohnston
Director, Admissions and Records ............................................................... Sheree Whaley
Director, Financial Aid .................................................................................. Connie Barton
Associate Dean of Access and Equity ........................................................................ Sharon Brisolara
Associate Dean of Student Services .......................................................................... Sandra Hamilton-Slane
Director, Student Housing .......................................................................................... Stevan Cross (Interim)
Program Director, Foster and Kinship Care ............................................................... Sheri Wiggins
Program Director, Gateway to College ....................................................................... Nancy Berkey
Program Director, TRiO – Educational Talent Search ................................................ Kehinde Adesina
Program Director, TRiO – Upward Bound/SSS .......................................................... Sylvia Ruano
Program Coordinator – CalWORKs ........................................................................... Nadia Salsedo Elwood
Associate Vice President of Human Resources .................................................................... Laura Cyphers Benson
Information Services Technology Supervisor ........................................................................ J ames Crandall
Technology Programmer/Analyst ................................................................. Nicole Chelonis
Technology Support Supervisor ................................................................................. J ohn Lutkemeier
Director of Grant Development…………………………………………………………………….Amy Schutter
Executive Director, Shasta College Foundation .................................................................... Scott Thompson
College Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2015
Aug. 14 ............. All College Day for Faculty
Aug. 17 ............. INSTRUCTION BEGINS - DAY AND EVENING,
ON AND OFF-CAMPUS
Sept. 7 .............. Labor Day Holiday
Nov. 11 ............. Veterans Day Holiday
Nov. 23-25 ........ No classes
Nov. 26 – 27 ..... Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 18 ............. Last Day of Fall Semester
Dec. 21-J an. 18 .. Semester Break
SPRING SEMESTER 2016
J an. 18………… Martin Luther King, J r. Holiday
J an. 19 .............. INSTRUCTION BEGINS - DAY AND
EVENING, ON AND OFF-CAMPUS
Feb. 12 .............. Lincoln's Day Holiday
Feb. 15 .............. Washington’s Day Holiday
March 10 ........... All College Day for Faculty
March 28-April 1……Spring Break
April 4 ................ Classes Resume
May 20 .............. Last Day of Spring Semester
May 20 .............. Commencement
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The College
A Brief History
In the Centennial year of California and Shasta County (1950),
Shasta College opened its first campus. As part of the state’s
Centennial celebration, President Harry S. Truman spoke at the
college’s Thompson Field. There were 26 original faculty members.
Shasta College extends its educational, cultural, and recreational
facilities and services to all people in Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity
Counties, including parts of Lassen, Modoc, and Humboldt Counties,
an area that is more than 10,000 square miles, which is larger than
the State of Massachusetts. An eight-member Board of Trustees,
which includes a non-voting Student Trustee, represents the Shasta-
Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College District.
Shasta College was founded in 1948 as part of the Shasta Union
High School District. After opening its doors on Eureka Way in the
fall of 1950, with 256 day students, Shasta College grew so rapidly
that, in 1964, voters approved a bond issue for construction of a 337-
acre campus at the main campus location. The present Shasta
College main campus was originally a fur and trading center of the
Wintu Indians, later owned by a soldier and his family after the
Mexican-American War. A state-of-the-art $1.5 million Early
Childhood Education child care center and instructional facility
opened in the fall of 2005. A new 44,000 square foot Health
Sciences and University Center opened in the fall of 2007, which
houses the college’s Dental Hygiene and Nursing Programs. It also
serves as host to baccalaureate degree programs offered by both
public and private universities.
Shasta College is part of the California Community College system,
which is the largest system of higher education in the world, with 112
colleges organized into 72 districts. Research has shown that
students who have an A.A. or A.S. degree will make an average
yearly salary which is 50% higher than a person with less than a high
school diploma. Also according to that research, students who have
an A.A. or A.S. degree will make an average yearly salary which is
24% higher than a person with only a high school diploma. The
college has articulation agreements to facilitate transfer to the
University of California and California State University systems, and
many private college campuses.
The Shasta College mascot is the Knight. In 1955 the Shasta
College Motor Knights Club built a knight with a suit of armor and
lance. His name is “Oakey Doaks” (named for a cartoon character of
the time).
Because of the diversified goals and needs of its students, Shasta
College offers a wide range of programs and services, including
counseling, tutoring, financial aid, performing arts and athletic events,
student activities, veterans’ services, cultural events, lecture series,
workshops, and art exhibits. Shasta College has extensive offerings
on the Internet and through Interactive Television (ITV). Shasta
College also offers instruction and student services at the Downtown
Campus, Intermountain Campus, Tehama Campus, and Trinity
Campus and each location utilizes ITV and computer-assisted
learning to supplement on-site courses.
Fall 2014 marks the 64
rd
Anniversary of Shasta College, serving the
north state with pride and distinction.
Welcome Everyone!
Motor Vehicles on Campus
Operation of motor vehicles on the Shasta College campus must be
conducted in a manner which ensures the safety of the driver,
passengers, pedestrians, and/or any others, and which prevents
damage to college property. The college is not responsible for loss
of any property or damage to any property sustained by any person
parking on campus.
Parking on Campus: PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED TO
PARK ON CAMPUS (Redding Main Campus and Tehama Campus).
ALL PARKING IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
PARKING PERMITS ARE SOLD WITH NO GUARANTEE OF SPACE
AVAILABILITY. Parking on campus is a privilege extended by the
Board of Trustees to those who have college-related business.
Drivers of vehicles on college property shall comply with the rules and
regulations of the college. Parking privileges can be withdrawn for
violations of parking and traffic regulations. Regulations and review
process information are provided on-line at: shastacollegeparking or
by clicking on Resources, then Campus Safety, or may be obtained
from Campus Safety at (530) 242-7913. Permits may be obtained at
registration or from the Business Office.
Cost of Parking Permit: Refer to the Schedule of Classes or call
(530) 242-7913.
Dail y Parking Permits are available from parking permit machines
in various locations throughout the campus parking lots. These are
valid for the day on which the permit is purchased.
Parking permits must be displayed in plain view in the appropriate
location according to Parking Regulations or a citation will be issued.
There are no exceptions. Should you receive a citation, follow the
written instructions on the front of the citation. Restricted parking
where regular permits are not valid: 30 minute zones, staff
spaces, handicapped spaces (blue) and car pool spaces.
Car Pool Parking requires the purchase of a student permit and an
additional permit which can be obtained without additional cost
through the Security Department.
Enforcement: Campus parking and traffic safety regulations are
enforced by Shasta College and the Redding Police Department.
Security issues parking citations for violations. For additional
information, contact campus parking at (530) 242-7913.
Economic and Workforce Development (EWD)
The Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Division at
Shasta College is an integral part of the California Community
Colleges and its’ Doing What Matters for J obs and the Economy
framework, investing funding and resources in industry sectors that
are key to California’s economic growth. EWD's industry-specific
workforce services are coordinated through a system of sector
specialists that align community college and other workforce
development resources with the needs of industry sectors and
occupational clusters through a regional focus. The goal is to invest
in the skills of California's workforce – now and in the future –
through partnerships with business and industry that result in highly
specialized industry training, technical consulting and business
development. The end result is to meet industry's need for skilled
workers. Shasta College is host to three Industry specific Deputy
Sector Navigator grants in Advanced Manufacturing, Small Business,
and Agriculture Water and Environmental Technologies.
For additional information visit our website at www.ShastaDSN.com.
You can also visit us on the Shasta College campus in the 2200
building.
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Crime Statistics
The Annual Shasta College Security Report is provided to help
ensure a safe environment for our college community and
prospective students and employees. This document contains crime
statistics for the previous three years in addition to valuable safety
and security information. A complete copy of the Security Report
may be obtained from the Security Office located in Room 5015. The
report is also available through our Campus Website:
shastacollegesecurityreport.
Extended Education
The Extended Education Division of Shasta College is assigned the
responsibility to provide access to higher education for residents
beyond the traditional patterns of campus-based education and
programs. It does so by offering a variety of programs and courses
in surrounding communities designed for those who seek to expand
their interests, improve or broaden their occupational and
professional preparation, or further their degree aspirations.
Classes are held at each of the three campuses listed below as well
as other locations throughout the District. Classes are offered in a
variety of formats including live instruction and 2-way interactive
television (ITV), and many students are now able to complete their
degree or certificate without commuting to the main campus. Office
hours at each campus are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to
9:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shasta College Tehama Campus
770 Diamond Avenue, Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-529-8980; [email protected]
Shasta College Intermountain Campus
37581 Mountain View Road, Burney, CA 96013
530-335-2311; [email protected]
Shasta College Trinity Campus
30 Arbuckle Court, Weaverville, CA 96093
530-623-2231; [email protected]
Services available at each campus include admissions assistance, on-
site registration and counseling, assessment and orientation, tutoring,
and career guidance.
Field Trips and Excursions Liability Policy
Throughout the semester/school year, the District may sponsor off-
campus, extra-curricular field trips/excursions. If you choose to
participate, be advised that pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Sub-Chapter 5, Section 55220, you have agreed to hold
the District, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any
and all liability or claims which may arise out of or in connection with
your participation in the activity.
Foundation
The Shasta College Foundation was established in 1995 as a
501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized by community-spirited
citizens to support and benefit the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint
Community College District. The Foundation is made up of 45
volunteers representing Shasta, Tehama and Trinity Counties. Its
primary purpose is to raise funds to support and benefit Shasta
College. The Foundation recognizes community and campus
relationships as core to our mission.
Contributions to the Shasta College Foundation take many forms:
gifts of cash, gifts in kind, stock or securities, trusts, real estate, gifts
in memoriam, wills and bequests.
The Foundation Executive Director is always available to assist
donors in establishing scholarships and in making other
contributions. Legal counsel is provided to those wishing to make
planned gifts. Please write or call:
Scott Thompson, Executive Director
Nancy de Halas, Administrative Assistant
Shasta College Foundation
P.O. Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049-6006
(530) 242-7512
shastacollegefoundation
Open Access Policy
Reference: Title 5, Section 51006; Board Policy 5052
All courses, course sections, and classes of the District shall be open
for enrollment to any person who has been admitted to the college.
Enrollment may be subject to any priority system that has been
established. Enrollment may be limited to students meeting properly
validated prerequisites and co-requisites, or due to other practical
considerations such as exemptions set out in statute or regulation.
Sexual Violence Prevention and
Education (AB 1088, amends Ed Code 67385.7)
Starting J anuary 1, 2006, post-secondary education districts are
required to provide to students educational and preventive
information about sexual violence, in addition to the sexual
harassment information required by Ed Code 66281.5. At Shasta
College this information, titled Sexual Assault Policy, is found on
page 4 of the Crime Statistics report, posted on the Campus Security
webpage: shastacollegecampussafety.
Transportation
Public transportation is available in our District.
RABA (Redding Area Bus Authority)
http://www.rabaride.com/
RABA provides rides to over 650,000 people each year, and has
been serving the Redding, Shasta Lake and Anderson communities
since 1981. Their website shows all of the RABA bus routes, hours
of operation, fares and tips on using the service, and additional
information including the location of each bus stop along the route.
Their Customer Service Center is also available at 241-2877 for all of
your route and schedule questions and to purchase tickets and
passes.
TRAX (Tehama Rural Area Express)
http://www.taketrax.com
Fixed route bus service connecting Red Bluff, Corning, Los Molinos,
Gerber, Tehama and places in-between. City routes are available in
Red Bluff and Corning, and special morning commuter runs are
available along the Highway 99E and 99W corridors which connect to
city routes. Their website contains information on routes, fares, etc.
Special discounted fares are available for seniors, students and the
disabled.
TRINITY TRANSIT
http://trinitytransit.org
Trinity Transit is the public transit operator for Trinity County. It
operates two fixed-route services in the County: the Weaverville
Shuttle and the Hayfork-Weaverville Bus, and a pilot program service
in Lewiston and Trinity Center and between Weaverville and Willow
Creek. The Weaverville Shuttle operates hourly within Weaverville,
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It stops at
numerous destinations, including Weaver Creek Senior Apartments,
the Senior Center, the Trinity Hospital, Library, Social Services
Complex, and the Post Office.
Unlawful Discrimination Policy
Compliance Statement
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College District
complies with the California Education Code, Title 5 of the California
Code of Regulations, all pertinent titles and sections of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title IX regulations, the Education Amendments
of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with
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Disabilities Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local
laws.
Nondiscrimination
Reference: Board Policy 3410
The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational
programs, employment, and access to institutional programs and
activities.
The District, and each individual who represents the District, shall
provide access to its services, classes, and programs without regard
to national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic
information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or
mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or
because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing
characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with
one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The District will not tolerate any form of discrimination and has
enacted administrative procedures to assure equal opportunity and
to recognize and eliminate violations of this policy in accordance with
Title 5 regulations and those of other agencies that administer state
and federal laws regarding discrimination. It is both illegal and
prohibited by this policy to retaliate against any individual for filing a
complaint or participating in an investigation pertaining to these
matters.
The Superintendent/President shall establish administrative
procedures that ensure all members of the college community can
present complaints regarding alleged violations of this policy and
have their complaints heard in accordance with the Title 5
regulations and those of other agencies that administer state and
federal laws regarding nondiscrimination.
No District funds shall ever be used for membership, or for any
participation involving financial payment or contribution on behalf of
the District or any individual employed by or associated with it, to any
private organization whose membership practices are discriminatory
on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic
information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or
mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or
because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing
characteristics, or because of his or her association with a person or
group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Prohibition of Harassment (including sexual harassment)
Reference: Board Policy 3430
All forms of harassment are contrary to basic standards of conduct
between individuals and are prohibited by state and federal law, as
well as this policy, and will not be tolerated. The District is committed
to providing an educational, employment and business environment
that respects the dignity of individuals and groups. The District shall
be free of sexual harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and
exploitation, including acts of sexual violence. It shall also be free of
other unlawful harassment, including that which is based on any of
the following statuses: race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, or military
and veteran status, or because he or she is perceived to have one or
more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a
person with one or more of perceived or actual conditions.
The District seeks to foster an environment in which all employees
and students feel free to report incidents of harassment without fear
of retaliation or reprisal. Therefore, the District also strictly prohibits
retaliation against any individual for filing a complaint of harassment
or for participating in a harassment investigation. Such conduct is
illegal and constitutes a violation of this policy. All allegations of
retaliation will be swiftly and thoroughly investigated. If the District
determines that retaliation has occurred, it will take all reasonable
steps within its power to stop such conduct. Individuals who engage
in retaliatory conduct are subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination or expulsion.
Any student or employee who believes that he or she has been
harassed or retaliated against in violation of this policy should
immediately report such incidents by following the appropriate
procedures. Supervisors are mandated to report all incidents of
harassment and retaliation that come to their attention.
This policy applies to all aspects of the academic environment,
including but not limited to classroom conditions, grades, academic
standing, employment opportunities, scholarships,
recommendations, disciplinary actions, and participation in any
community college activity. In addition, this policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring,
placement, promotion, disciplinary action, layoff, recall, transfer,
leave of absence, training opportunities and compensation.
To this end the Superintendent/President shall ensure that the
institution undertakes education and training activities to counter
discrimination and to prevent, minimize and/or eliminate any hostile
environment that impairs access to equal education opportunity or
impacts the terms and conditions of employment.
Contact Information
The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has the
responsibility to ensure fair and equitable treatment in all programs
including issues dealing with physical access, individual barriers, and
removal of architectural barriers for mobility impaired students. The
unlawful discrimination policy is available at the Human Resources
Office and at:
http://www.shastacollege.edu/Human%20Resources/FacultyStaff%2
0Diversity/Pages/5507.aspx. The Human Resources Office is
located in the Administration Building, Room 121. Students with
complaints of discrimination related issues may contact Laura
Cyphers Benson, Associate Vice President of Human Resources at
(530) 242-7648. For further information regarding Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, contact Sandra Hamilton-Slane, Section 504
Coordinator, Shasta College, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, P.O. Box
496006, Redding, CA 96049-6006, (530) 242-7790.
Declaración de Cumplimiento
El Distrito del Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College
(Shasta College) cumple con el Código Educacional de California, el
Titulo 5 del Código de Regulación de California, todos los Titulos y
Secciones pertinentes del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, el
Titulo IX de los Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, el Acto de
Rehabilitación de 1973, la Ley para estadounidenses con
Incapacidades, y todas las demás leyes estatales y federales
pertinentes.
No Discriminación
Es la póliza del Distrito de Shasta College de mantener un ambiente
libre de discriminación ilegal. El Distrito se compromete a dar
oportunidades iguales de educación, empleo, e igualdad de acceso
a los programas y actividades institucionales.
El Distrito, y cada persona quien lo representa, reconocen la
obligación que tiene de proveer acceso a los servicios, clases y
programas, sin discriminación por razones de origen nacional,
religión, edad, género, raza, color, ascendencia, orientación sexual,
estado civil, o incapacided fisica o mental, o debido a que una
persona es percibida de tener una o mas de las caracteristicas
descritas anteriormente. El Distrito prohibe cualquier forma de
discriminación y fomenta procedimientos administrativos que
reconocen y ponen fin a la discriminación de acuerdo con el Titulo 5
y las reglas y estatutos tanto del estado de California como las leyes
federales. Es ilegal y prohibido tomar algun tipo de represalia en
contra de la persona que presenta la queja o participa en la
investigación de acceso a los programas y actividades
institucionales.
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Informacion de Contacto
La Oficina de Recursos Humanos es la entidad responsable de
asegurar el tratamiento justo y equitativo. La Póliza de
Discriminación Ilegal está disponible en la Oficina de Recursos
Humanos y en Internet. La Oficina está localizada en el edificio de
Administración, salón 121, (530) 242-7648.
Estudiantes que desean presentar una queja, deberian de ponerse
en contacto con en la Oficina de Recursós Humanos (530) 242-
7640, o con el Decano para Estudiantes, (530) 242-7622. Para mas
información sobre el Acto de Rehabilitación póngase en contacto
con Coordinadora de Seccion 504 del Acto de Rehabilitacion (530)
242-7649, o con el Decano para Estudiantes, (530) 242-7622
Shasta College, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, P.O. Box 496006, Redding
CA 96009-6006.
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Chapter 2 - Admission and Enrollment Information
Admissions
Anyone 18 years of age or older or anyone under 18 who has
graduated from high school or passed the California High School
Proficiency Exam may be admitted to Shasta College classes.
Service Area Outcomes
1. At least 85% of all students, staff and faculty will be satisfied with
operations in the Admissions and Records Department.
2. Admissions and Records staff will continue to hold workshops
twice a semester to teach students to fully utilize their MyShasta
account.
Auditing a Course
Purpose:
1. Auditing is to allow students to participate in class activities
beyond the course repetition limit; and
2. Auditing is to allow students to repeat a course with the intent
of upgrading needed skills or reviewing course content.
Eligibility:
1. Students must be eligible for admission to the college as
regularly enrolled students.
2. Students may audit classes only when they have exhausted
repetition opportunities for the course.
3. Students must meet course prerequisites; and
4. Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students desiring
to take the course for credit towards a degree or certificate.
(Education Code Section 76370(d)).
Fees:
1. The fee for auditing a class is $15.00 per unit, per semester
(Education Code Section 76270(a)). Material fees, if
applicable, are payable with audit fees upon submitting the
approved application. The audit fee is non-refundable; and
2. Students enrolled in classes to receive credit for ten or more
semester credit units shall not be charged a fee to audit three
or fewer units per semester.
Procedures:
1. Verification of eligibility from Admissions and Records Office.
2. Instructor’s signature of approval on audit form.
3. Dean of the Division’s signature of approval on audit form.
4. Return of approved audit form to Admissions and Records
Office within 7 days with payment of all fees.
Continuing Students
CONTINUING STUDENTS and RETURNING STUDENTS may
register as described in the current Schedule of Classes. Students
planning to enroll in math or English classes are advised to take the
appropriate assessment test and consult with a counselor before
registering. See "Assessment Center" in the current Schedule
Supplement for details on where and when assessment tests are
given.
Coursework – Acceptance of Upper
Division Work
Shasta College will accept coursework completed at the upper
division level under the following conditions:
• The course must have been completed at a regionally
accredited college or university.
• The course must be deemed comparable to a Shasta College
course by the faculty in the discipline, or an appropriate
designee, or an articulation agreement. Upper division courses
(or graduate level courses) which require attainment of the
lower division course competencies may also be accepted.
• The upper division course may be used to satisfy a Shasta
College major requirement, an A.S. degree general education
requirement, or a prerequisite.
• Courses will be accepted for subject credit only. Unit credit will
not be awarded toward the 60 units required for the degree.
Upper division courses will not be used to certify CSU GE or
IGETC requirements.
• For the purposes of ADN or Dental Hygiene prerequisites, the
grades earned will be calculated in the same manner as those
transferred from another regionally accredited college or
university.
Dropping a Class Without Record
Students may drop a class and have no notation on their transcripts
through the fourth week of a full-term class, or 30% of a short term
class. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP
CLASS(ES). Forms are available from Admissions and Records,
Extended Education sites, or by mail. Students can drop a class in
person at Admissions and Records or Extended Education sites, or
online through MyShasta. If a student intends to drop a class and
stops attending but fails to file the necessary forms, a failing letter
grade may be assigned by the instructor. Students may be dropped
by the instructor based on excessive absences from a class so long
as the instructor has announced attendance criteria.
First-Time Students
STUDENT SUCCESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAM
SUCCESS BEGINS WITH A PLAN! The college has found that
students who have supplied transcripts, participated in English and
math assessments, attended an orientation and discussed their
educational goals with a counselor significantly improve their
performance in college. We call this process “matriculation.”
Matriculation is defined by the Seymour-Campbell Student Success
Act of 2012 as “a process that brings a college and a student into an
agreement for the purpose of achieving the student’s educational
goals and completing the student’s course of study.” The agreement
involves the responsibilities of both the college and student. The
Student Success and Support Program includes services to optimize
student opportunities to achieve academic success.
The College agrees to provide:
• An admissions application process.
• An orientation to the College’s programs and services.
• Assessment in English, math and reading before course
registration.
• Counseling and advisement to develop an educational plan.
• Follow-up evaluation of each student’s progress in achieving
an education goal.
The student agrees to:
• Identify an academic and career goal upon application.
• Complete new student orientation, if new to the college.
• Declare a specific course of study after a specified time period
of unit accumulation, as defined by the Board of Governors.
• Attend class and work diligently to complete class
assignments.
• Complete courses and maintain academic progress toward an
educational goal and course of study identified in the Student
Educational Plan (IEP).
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FIRST-TIME STUDENTS are required to take advantage of Student
Success and Support Services. Those who do will be eligible for
“priority registration.”
Participation in matriculation services is OPTIONAL for the following
students. If you fall into one of these categories, contact the
Admissions and Records Office for appropriate registration
information.
1. Students who have received a full array of matriculation
services at another California community college;
2. Students who plan to enroll only in courses having no English
and/or math skill requirements/prerequisites;
3. Students who plan to enroll in fewer than 6 units and who
have "personal interest," advancement in their current jobs,
or maintenance of a certificate or license as their goals;
4. Students who have completed an Associate or higher degree
and are not pursuing a program or degree objective at Shasta
College; or
5. Students who have completed 30 or more semester units at
another regionally accredited college or university and are not
pursuing a program or degree objective at Shasta College.
ALL OTHER FIRST-TIME STUDENTS should participate in
matriculation services. The matriculation process consists of:
1. Application: This starts the process! Fill out an online
application or turn one in to the Admissions and Records
Office or Extended Education campus.
2. Records: Arrange to have official transcripts of high school
and previous college work sent to Shasta College. These are
important for counseling and program planning. Transcripts
sent to Shasta College from other regionally accredited
colleges and/or educational institutions at the request of a
student become part of the student’s permanent file and are
not duplicated nor distributed.
3. Assessment Testing: This service provides students with
information that will help them to make appropriate selections
of major programs and courses. Reading, writing, and
mathematical skill assessment tests are offered to all students
at a variety of times and locations on a walk-in basis. See the
section titled, “Assessment Center” in the current Schedule
Supplement for details. Note: Qualifying scores from
approved tests taken within the last two years at accredited
institutions and sent to Shasta College may exempt students
from having to take Shasta College assessment tests.
4. Orientation: The orientation program provides new students
an opportunity to prepare for college. The orientation includes
information about Shasta College policies and procedures,
tips for college success, and instruction in using MyShasta –
Shasta College’s online records and registration system.
Beginning in the 2014-15 academic year, students may also
choose to complete this requirement by completing the
orientation online. Counselors at in-person orientations
provide assistance to students in selecting their classes for
the following semester. Please contact the Assessment
Center at (530) 242-7751 to sign up or receive additional
information on orientation times and locations.
5. Education Plan: All new students must identify an academic
and career goal upon application and complete a preliminary
education plan to enjoy priority registration. Returning
students and students who began taking classes at Shasta
College after summer 2014 must also have a comprehensive
education plan on file by the end of their 3
rd
semester to
retain priority registration.
6. Registration: Students who participate in services 1 through
5 will be given “priority registration” status.
Students wishing to appeal any component of the Student Success
and Support Program process should contact the Director of
Admissions and Records at (530) 242-7659.
ASSESSMENT CENTER
Location: Building 100, Room 101-102
All first-time non-exempt students will need to take the Reading,
Writing, and Math Assessment. At the time of assessment, all students
must provide photo identification (i.e., driver’s license, student body
card, passport), know their social security number, and have an
application on file at Admissions and Records.
The Assessment Center in Room 101/102 in the 100 Building is open
Monday through Friday. Testing in the Assessment Center is by
appointment only. Please visit the Assessment Center web page and
click on the Assessment Appointment link to make an appointment.
Assessments will be completed on computers. Please plan for
approximately 1 ½ hours to complete all three sections of the
assessment. Assessments are available at Extended Education
campuses by appointment only.
Students with disabilities should contact Disabled Students Programs
and Services at (530) 242-7790 for information and assessment
accommodations. English-as-a-Second Language students should
take the ESL Assessment Exam.
Orientations, assessment and counseling are also available for
students in Tehama, Trinity, and Eastern Shasta County, as well as for
students taking classes online from distances outside of Northern
California. For more information, contact the Tehama campus at (530)
529-8980.
Service Area Outcome
1. The Assessment Center staff will collaborate closely with
counselors to insure accurate placement levels for incoming
students.
2. At least 90% of all students will be satisfied with operations in the
Assessment Center.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. At least 35% of students will prepare for the assessment test.
COUNSELING
Throughout the semester, counselors are available to assist students
in planning and achieving their educational and career goals. Services
are available by appointment; brief walk-in appointments are available
most days. Call the Counseling Center at (530) 242-7724 or go to
counselingappointments.
Service Area Outcome
1. Students express a high degree of satisfaction with counseling
services.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. As a result of their counseling session, students will have an
improved understanding of academic requirements and/or the
classes they need to take in order to achieve their academic
goals.
2. As a result of their counseling session, students will be able to
identify actions they can take to clarify their career and/or
educational goals.
3. As a result of their counseling session, students will be able to
articulate personal issues affecting their success and create a
plan for addressing these issues.
PETITION PROCESS
Students may appeal the loss of priority enrollment status due to
extenuating circumstances or if they have a disability and applied for,
but did not receive a reasonable accommodation in a timely manner.
Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses
or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. Shasta
College may exempt from the 100 unit limit category those students
enrolled in high unit majors or programs.
Shasta College may also allow students who have demonstrated
significant academic improvement to appeal the loss of priority
enrollment status. Significant academic improvement is defined as
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achieving a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and completing more
than 50% of units attempted in the student’s most recently completed
semester. Students have the right to refuse matriculation services.
Please contact the Admissions and Records office for forms and
additional information.
If a student believes the District has failed to make good faith efforts
to develop an education plan, has failed to provide programs and
services specified in the student educational plan, or has otherwise
violated the requirements of the Student Success Act, the student
may file a complaint pursuant to Title 5, Section 55534(a). If a
challenge contains an allegation that the District has violated the
provisions of Section 55521(1)(6) 55522(c), the District shall, upon
completion of challenge procedures, advise the student that he or she
may file a formal complaint of unlawful discrimination pursuant to
subchapter 5 (commencing with Section 59300) of Chapter 10.
International Students
International students must file: an international student application;
proof of English competency; health history, including evidence of
polio immunization shots or Sabin Oral vaccine, medical statement of
immunization against measles, and a certificate of freedom from
active tuberculosis; a financial support statement; verification of
personal medical insurance coverage; and high school and college
transcripts.
International students who will be attending pursuant to an F-1 visa
must submit all required documentation prior to issuance of form 1-
20 by the District. Students must meet resident determination, which
includes a student visa from their residence outside of the U.S., or a
U.S. visa that permits entry solely for a temporary purpose.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
STEP (Society for Testing English Proficiency)
English competency is demonstrated by the following scores:
TOEFL paper-based 500 or above
TOEFL internet based 61 or above
TOEFL computer-based 173 or above
IELTS Band 5.0 or above
STEP Grade 2A or above
Students may be accepted with the following scores with the
stipulation that they enroll in ESL coursework and maintain full-time
status (minimum 12 units) as per ICE regulations:
TOEFL paper-based 450-499
TOEFL internet-based 45-60
TOEFL computer-based 133-172
IELTS Band 4.5
STEP Grade 2
Subsequent semester placement into academic courses will be
based on ESL assessment or the TOEFL score.
International students who score below the minimum required ESL
levels will not be accepted.
International students considered citizens or residents of a foreign
country will pay, in addition to in-state enrollment fees, out-of-state
tuition at the time of enrollment.
International students applying for the fall semester must complete
their applications by J une 1. Students applying for the spring
semester must complete their applications by November 1.
Incomplete applications will be redirected for the following semester
admission consideration. At the end of one year from initial application
the files of students who do not enroll are destroyed.
International students wishing to attend Shasta College should direct
their questions and applications to the Dean of Students, Rm. 2308 or
the Admissions and Records Office, and see our website at
internationalstudents.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, Limitations on
Enrollment and Advisories
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is an “ advisory on recommended preparation” ?
Advisories are intended to identify skills which will broaden or
deepen a student’s learning experience, but without which the
student can still succeed in the course. The college does not
block enrollment in a course for lack of advisory skills.
Where can I find advisories for each course?
If a class has an advisory, it will be stated as part of the course
description in the Catalog, and will be listed with the course in the
Schedule of Classes.
What is a “ limitation on enrollment” ?
All courses are open to enrollment to any student who has been
admitted to the college, with the following exceptions. Title 5
Section 58106 allows the college to limit enrollment in specific
courses or programs by using: 1) prerequisites and corequisites;
2) health and safety considerations; 3) practical considerations
such as facilities limitations, faculty availability and funding
limitations; 4) registration systems such as a first-come-first-
served, or priority system; 5) statutory, regulatory, or contractual
requirements; 6) auditions and tryouts for intercollegiate
competition, honors, or public performances courses, 7) blocks of
courses for cohorts of students. NOTE: Shasta College
enforces limitations on enrollment.
How do I know which classes have limitations on enrollment?
If a class has a limitation on enrollment, it will be specifically
stated as part of the course description in the Catalog, and will be
listed with the course in the Schedule of Classes.
What is a “ prerequisite” or “ corequisite” ?
"Prerequisite" means a condition of enrollment that a student is
required to meet in order to demonstrate current readiness for
enrollment in a course or educational program. (Title 5, Section
55200(a)) Such a condition of enrollment can be a course or
other preparation a student must have before being permitted to
enroll in a target course. Prerequisites provide the student with
knowledge and/or a set of skills that substantially increase a
student's success. For example: Introduction to Managerial
Accounting (ACCT 4) has a prerequisite of Introduction to
Financial Accounting (ACCT 2) with a grade of “C” or higher.
There are two types of corequisites: two-way corequisites and one-
way corequisites. A “two-way” corequisite is when two (or more)
courses are so intertwined that neither course stands alone. A
student would not have a reasonable chance to be successful in
either course without being concurrently enrolled in both courses.
A “one-way” corequisite is when one of the courses depends on
the content of the other course, but not vice-versa. Here, only one
course would list the other as a corequisite. Often, with one-way
corequisites, if you have previously completed the corequisite
course, you may be qualified to enroll in the target course.
Why does Shasta College enforce prerequisites and co-
requisites?
We are legally required to enforce prerequisites. The Shasta
College faculty has carefully selected prerequisites by evaluating
the skills and concepts needed for success in a target course.
They are intended to ensure that a student has a reasonable
chance for success. For these reasons, enforcement of
prerequisites is in the interest of all students.
How can I satisfy a Prerequisite?
There are three ways you can satisfy a prerequisite at Shasta
College.
1. You received a grade of C or higher in the prerequisite
course at Shasta College.
A. If you completed the prerequisite course with a grade of C
or higher, you will be allowed to enroll in the target course
(as long as space is available).
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B. If you are currently attending the prerequisite course at
the time of registration, you will be allowed to
conditionally enroll in the target course for the following
semester or summer session (as long as space is
available). However, when grades are submitted at the
end of the semester, if you did not receive a grade of C or
higher in the prerequisite course, you will be dropped
from the target course.
2. You satisfied the prerequisite through Course Equivalency.
There are three ways to satisfy a prerequisite through Course
Equivalency: 1) You received a grade of C or higher in an
equivalent course at another college, 2) You have a
qualifying score on the AP Exam, or 3) You received CLEP
credit for the prerequisite course. (For further information
about AP Exam scores and CLEP credit, see a counselor, or
refer to the Catalog.)
If you believe you have satisfied the prerequisite through
Course Equivalency, then before registration, you should
contact Admissions and Records staff, who will direct you
through the Course Equivalency Procedure. It is your
responsibility to provide supporting documentation, such as
transcripts and course description(s) from your previous
college(s). You will be allowed to enroll conditionally in the
target course for ten working days. If, at the end of ten
working days, you cannot provide documentation that you
have met the prerequisite through Course Equivalency, then
you will be dropped from the course.
3. You satisfied the prerequisite through Multiple Measures.
Shasta College recognizes that you may have gained the
prerequisite skills for some courses by means other than the
two mentioned above. For example, you may have
completed high school courses that covered the same topics
as the prerequisite course. Or, perhaps you gained the
prerequisite skills through work experience. Whatever the
means, if you have gained skills that are equivalent to those
that you would get by taking the prerequisite course at
Shasta College, you should take your supporting
documentation to a Shasta College counselor before you try
to register. The counselor will direct you through the Multiple
Measures Procedure.
Note: If you are attempting to register in a course that has Math,
English or Chemistry as a prerequisite, then part of the Multiple
Measures Procedure might include taking an Assessment Test at
the Assessment Center. You are free to take the Assessment
Test before you see your Counselor.
Note: Because you will be unable to enroll in the target course
until a counselor determines that you have satisfied the
prerequisite through Multiple Measures, it is in your best interest
to see a counselor before attempting to register for the course.
Note: If you have a disability and believe that you could be
successful in the class with reasonable accommodations then see
the Counselor for Disabilities, or Learning Disability Specialist,
(530) 242-7790, before attempting to register for the course.
The three ways a student can meet a prerequisite at Shasta College
Receive a grade of
C or higher in the
prerequisite course
at Shasta College
Course Equivalency:
A. Equivalent course
at other college
B. AP Exam
C. CLEP
Multiple Measures:
A. High School
course work
B. Placement Exam
C. etc.
Student Enrolls
Petition for Equivalency
Student Enrolls
Student Enrolls
Stop
Student files a challenge
form and has a challenge
hearing. Provisional
enrollment in target
course allowed.
Student Enrolls
Stop
1
granted
granted
2
3
denied
student
agrees
student disagrees
granted denied
denied
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Can I challenge a prerequisite or corequisite?
Yes, you can. The five grounds for a student to challenge a
prerequisite or corequisite are:
1) The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the
course or program despite not meeting the prerequisite or
corequisite;
2) The prerequisite or corequisite has not been established in
accordance with the district’s process for establishing
prerequisites and corequisites;
3) The prerequisite or corequisite is in violation of Title 5;
4) The prerequisite or corequisite is either unlawfully
discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully
discriminatory manner;
5) The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the
goal of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite or
corequisite course has not been made reasonably available,
or accessible. For a full description see Title 5, Section
55201(f).
If you believe you have grounds for filing a challenge, go to the
Office of Admissions and Records for information on the
Prerequisite Challenge Procedure. If you choose to file a
challenge, you have the responsibility of showing that grounds
exist for the challenge.
Note: If you are citing reason #1 as the basis for challenging the
prerequisite/corequisite, you must first have failed to meet the
prerequisite/corequisite through the Multiple Measures Procedure.
You should seek advice regarding the challenge from a
Counselor.
PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE CHALLENGE PROCEDURE
The student will obtain a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form at
the Admissions and Records Office. Academic Affairs will retain
documentation of Board Policy and Title 5 regulations regarding
prerequisite/corequisite challenges. A student may review this
information prior to submitting a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge
Form. A student who chooses to challenge a prerequisite or
corequisite may do so for any of the following reasons:
1. The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the
course or program despite not meeting the prerequisite or
corequisite;
2. The prerequisite or corequisite has not been established in
accordance with the district’s process for establishing
prerequisites and corequisites;
3. The prerequisite or corequisite is in violation of Title 5;
4. The prerequisite or corequisite is either unlawfully
discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully
discriminatory manner;
5. The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal
of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite or
corequisite course has not been made reasonably available, or
accessible;
If a student is citing reason #1 as the basis for challenging the
prerequisite/ corequisite, the student must first have failed to meet
the prerequisite/ corequisite through the Multiple Measures
Procedure.
A statement of specific skills and abilities needed to enter the class
for which the challenge is being issued will be made available to the
student through the Office of Academic Affairs, Room 115, on any
workday.
The student must complete a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge
Form. The student must attach a completed and signed Multiple
Measures Form to the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form. The
student must return these forms along with the other supporting
documentation to the Director of Admissions and Records. The
student has the obligation to provide satisfactory evidence that the
challenge should be upheld. Without supporting documentation, the
application for a challenge will be considered incomplete and the
challenge will be denied. When a complete application is filed, the
Director of Admissions and Records will forward the
Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form and supporting
documentation to the appropriate Academic Division Office. The
Division staff will arrange a Challenge Hearing.
If the challenge form is submitted during the period when the student
is eligible to register for the course, and if space is available, then the
student will be conditionally enrolled in the target course until
resolution of the challenge is complete.
Two or more faculty members will conduct the Challenge Hearing. If
possible, the faculty members will be from a discipline closely related
to the target course. The student will have the right to attend and
speak at the Challenge Hearing. Staff from the appropriate
Academic Division Office will attempt to notify the student regarding
the time and location of the Challenge Hearing at least one business
day prior to the start of that hearing. The results of the Challenge
Hearing will be documented and forwarded to the student and to the
Admissions and Records Office within five business days from the
date that the challenge was filed with the Director of Admissions and
Records. If the college has not made a decision within five working
days then the student’s challenge is upheld and the Admissions and
Records Office will allow the student to enroll in the course.
If a student is citing reason #2, #3, #4 or #5 as the basis for
challenging the prerequisite/corequisite, the student must submit a
completed Prerequisite/ Corequisite Challenge Form along with
supporting documentation to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
in the Office of Academic Affairs, Room 115.
The student has the obligation to provide satisfactory evidence that
the challenge should be upheld. Without supporting documentation,
the application for a challenge will be considered incomplete and the
challenge will be denied. When a complete application is filed, the
Vice President of Academic Affairs will conduct a Challenge Hearing.
This hearing will include as voting members the Vice President of
Academic Affairs, one faculty from the Curriculum Council, and one
other faculty, preferably from a discipline closely related to the target
course.
The student will have the right to attend and speak at the Challenge
Hearing. Staff from the Office of Academic Affairs will attempt to
notify the student regarding the time and location of the Challenge
Hearing at least one business day prior to the start of that hearing.
The results of the Challenge Hearing will be documented and
forwarded to the student and to the Admissions and Records Office
within five business days from the date of the hearing. If the college
has not made a decision within five working days then the student’s
challenge is upheld and the Admissions and Records Office will allow
the student to enroll in the course.
Note 1: Students who submit a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge
Form claiming that a specific disability is a factor in their challenge
rationale must forward a copy of the Prerequisite/Corequisite
Challenge Form to the Disability Resource Center. The Disabled
Students Programs and Services Office will determine if
accommodations or academic adjustments are warranted.
Note 2: Students who initiate the challenge procedure during
registration may obtain the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form
at the registration site and submit the completed form along with
supporting documentation at that site. If space is available, the
student will be provisionally enrolled in the target course until
resolution of the challenge is complete. Staff at the registration site
will time-stamp the form and forward it to the Director of Admissions
and Records, or to the Vice President of Academic Affairs as
appropriate. The Challenge Procedure will then proceed as outlined
above.
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Registration and Related Fees Including
Transcripts
1. Enrollment Fee: Refer to current class schedule or visit the
Shasta College website.
2. Student Health Fee: Refer to current class schedule or visit the
Shasta College website.
3. Campus Center Fee: Refer to current class schedule or visit
the Shasta College website.
4. Out-of-State Tuition: Refer to current class schedule or visit the
Shasta College website.
5. Day and evening parking fee: Refer to current class schedule or
visit the Shasta College website (Campus Safety).
6. Student Representation Fee (Voluntary): Refer to current class
schedule or visit the Shasta College website.
7. Student Events and Activities Fee (Voluntary): Refer to current
class schedule or visit the Shasta College website.
NOTE: Fees are subject to change. The fee schedule is published
each semester in the Schedule of Classes.
Instructions for submitting written request for Shasta College
Transcript: Beginning with initial enrollment, each student is allowed
two (2) free official transcripts or enrollment verifications; each one
thereafter is $5.00 (check or money order payable to Shasta College)
enclosed with a written request. Allow 10 business days from date
request is received by the Admissions and Records Office for
processing. If the student has an earlier deadline, please indicate
clearly on the request if it is to be considered a RUSH. An additional
fee of $10.00 will be charged for each RUSH TRANSCRIPT
REQUEST. A RUSH TRANSCRIPT REQUEST is defined as a
request that specifies immediate action outside our normal
processing time. Upon payment of this additional fee, we guarantee
that the RUSH TRANSCRIPT REQUEST will be processed within
two business days from the date the request is received by our
office.* Should the RUSH TRANSCRIPT REQUEST be one of the
first two free transcripts and/or enrollment verifications to be provided
in accordance with Education code Section 76223, the student will be
charged $10.00 for the rush processing component of the request.
*Contingent upon availability of grades.
Mail written request (including student’s signature) with payment (if
necessary) to: Shasta College Admissions and Records Office,
ATTN: Transcript Requests, P.O. Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049-
6006.
Students may obtain official or unofficial copies of their Shasta
College transcript by contacting the Admissions and Records Office.
Unofficial transcripts are available through MyShasta.
REFUNDS
The enrollment fee is refundable if a class is dropped during the first
two weeks of the semester or the first 10% of the class (subject to
change for short-term classes). IT IS THE STUDENT’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP CLASS(ES). The Student Health Fee
and the Campus Center Fee is refundable if a student withdraws
from college during the first two weeks of instruction (subject to
change for short-term classes). Contact the Admissions and
Records Office for the Out-of-State Tuition refund policy. Refunds
will be mailed each month. Keep your address current with the
Admissions and Records Office.
Students who are awarded a Board of Governors Grant Fee Waiver
(BOGFW) after they have paid their enrollment fees will be
reimbursed only for the semester in which they are granted a
BOGFW. The BOGFW will not be applied retroactively to prior
semesters.
REFUNDS FOR NON-RESIDENT TUITION IS PRORATED AS
FOLLOWS:
Prior to and during first week of instruction 100%
During second week class instruction 75%
During third week class instruction 50%
During fourth week class instruction 25%
After fourth week of class meetings NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN
*Non-Resident tuition refunds for classes less than a full-term length
will be prorated according to the above schedule.
***Shasta College reserves the right to change fees and related
refund policy without notice. ***
Residency
Non-Residents: A non-resident student is one who does not have
residence in the state of California for more than one year
immediately preceding the residence determination date. Residence
is that location with which a person is considered to have the most
settled and permanent connection; it is also that place where that
person intends to remain, and during absences, intends to return.
Residence results from the union of physical presence with objective
evidence that the intent is to remain at that place for an indefinite
period of time. A nonresident student must pay out-of-state tuition at
the time he/she registers. Once classified as a nonresident, a
student must apply to the Admissions and Records Office for
reclassification as a resident.
Special Admits
SPECIAL PART-TIME ENROLLMENT (FORMERLY CONCURRENT
ENROLLMENT)
A high school student wishing to enroll in Shasta College classes
must have the permission of his/her high school principal and follow
instructions detailed on the Concurrent Enrollment Form. Forms are
available at the local high schools. Advance approval for all special
admit students (K-12th grade) is required by the Director of
Admissions and Records before registration will be allowed. All
special admit students should review college assessment test
requirements as noted on the reverse side of the concurrent
enrollment form. Check with the Admissions and Records Office for
specific details. Shasta College prohibits the release of information
without the written consent of the student; allows course content that
is not altered for concurrent students and is intended for adults;
accepts no responsibility for an extraordinary supervision of
concurrently enrolled students; and assumes no responsibility for the
student’s class selection.
Veterans Educational Benefits
Please see Chapter 8 – Services for Students, Special Programs and
Student Life for details.
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Chapter 3 - Finance
Debts Owed to the College
Students who fail to comply with College rules or regulations, return
property owned by the College, pay debts owed to the College, or
pay for damaged College property may not be allowed to register,
receive degrees or certificates, have transcripts forwarded, receive
enrollment verifications, and/or receive other services related to
student records. When the student has cleared the obligation with
the College, the impoundment of records will be removed.
Financial Aid for Enrollment Fees
If you are a California resident, you may qualify for a Board of
Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) to cover your enrollment fee. There
are three ways to qualify for enrollment fee assistance:
*Submit ONE BOGFW application per academic year.
1. For 2015-16, if you fall within these income levels:
Number in Household 2014 Total Family Income
(including yourself) (Adjusted Gross Income
and/or Untaxed Income)
1 $17,505 or less
2 $23,595 or less
3 $29,685 or less
4 $35,775 or less
5 $41,865 or less
6 $47,955 or less
7 $54,045 or less
8 $60,135 or less
+ Add $6,090 for each
additional family member
*The 2015-16 BOG Fee Waiver (BOGFW) covers Summer 2015, Fall
2015, & Spring 2016 per unit enrollment fees.
2. If you or your family receives any ONE of the following types of
untaxable income:
a. Aid to Families with Dependent Children
(TANF/CALWORKS); or
b. Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP); or
c. General Assistance/General Relief
3. Special Classification:
a. Deceased/Disabled Veterans Dependent’s Fee Waiver –
certification provided by the California Department of
Veterans Affairs or your county Veterans Services Office or
the National Guard Adjutant General.
b. A recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or a child
of a recipient, or a dependent of a victim of the September
11, 2001 terrorist attack.
c. A dependent of deceased law enforcement/fire
suppression personnel killed in the line of duty.
You may also qualify for the BOGFW by filing the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students may apply for the BOGFW online at
BOGFeeWaiverApplication. You may complete an online application
or download a printable PDF application. Only complete one.
Applications for 2014-15 are good for Summer 2014, Fall 2014, and
Spring 2015.
DEADLINES: To file for a BOGFW with the FAFSA, apply NOW.
Applications take a minimum of eight (8) weeks to process. For
enrollment fee assistance only, apply one (1) week prior to
registration.
Students who are awarded a Board of Governors fee waiver
(BOGFW) after they have paid their enrollment fees will be
reimbursed only for the semester in which they are granted a
BOGFW. The fee waivers will not be applied retroactively to prior
semesters.
For further information contact: SHASTA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
OFFICE, Room 108, or phone (530) 242-7700.
Registration and Related Fees
Refer to Chapter 2 – Admission and Enrollment Information.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
(530) 242-7700 Room 108
FINANCIAL AID
The Financial Aid Office assists students in funding their educational
objective through federal and state financial aid programs. We seek
to package and award as many eligible students within an adequate
time frame to enable students to financially prepare for school. It is
our belief that a well-prepared student is a successful student.
Awarding financial aid equips our students with the resources
needed to successfully accomplish their declared educational goals.
Basic to the philosophy of financial aid that first and foremost
the famil y has the responsibility for assisting the student in
meeting their educational expenses, and when the famil y is
unable to meet this gap, as defined by the expected family
contribution (EFC), financial assistance is available. The
fundamental principles of administering financial aid are that the
primary responsibility for the cost of a college education belongs to
the student and their family. Financial aid is intended to supplement
the family’s own resources and contributions. Financial aid is not to
be considered a means of support.
Service Area Outcome:
1. At least 80% of all students surveyed will be satisfied with
operations in the Financial Aid Department.
Student Support Learning Outcomes:
1. Students utilizing the walk-in service will be able to express
satisfaction in obtaining the requested information and for the
services received.
2. Students will be able to adhere to deadlines and accurately
complete all necessary forms for financial aid using technology.
This learning outcome will be demonstrated through the federal
work study program. This learning outcome will be applied to
the overall financial aid process.
3. Students will be able to adhere to deadlines and accurately
complete all necessary forms for financial aid using technology.
This learning outcome will be demonstrated to all students
utilizing the overall financial aid process.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Students must have a high school diploma, GED or pass a state
authorized test such as the California High School Proficiency Exam
as a basic eligibility for federal financial aid.
FINANCIAL AID WEBPAGE AND SHASTA – MY DOCUMENTS
FOR COMMUNICATION
The Financial Aid webpage at shastacollege.edu/fa provides
information about the financial aid process. Access this page for
answers to your questions. For information regarding specific
documents needed or information related to their financial aid
processing, students should refer to their MyShasta account.
Students will be notified via email as to their status during the
financial aid evaluation process. Students without email SHOULD
periodically check their MyShasta account. Specific questions
relating to financial aid must be handled in person with a valid id.
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BOOKS
See our web page for the many resources regarding assistance with
books.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Financial Aid Office administers a scholarship program that
awards more than $180,000 to students each year. Not all
scholarships are based on academic achievement; some consider
financial need, ethnicity, field of study, and other criteria. Shasta
College scholarship offerings are exclusively available to Shasta
College students.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
March 3 Priority filing date for financial aid. After this date funds
are awarded on a first-come, first- served basis.
August Fall electronic scholarship application period opens.
October Fall electronic scholarship application period closes.
December Spring electronic scholarship application period opens.
February Spring electronic scholarship application period closes.
PLEASE NOTE: Book Loan/Grant information can be found at
www.shastacollege.edu/fa_books for students who qualify.
My Documents for Communication: Current students can use the
Financial Aid menu through MyShasta to track his/her financial aid
status.
Financial Aid webpage: The Financial Aid webpage at
www.shastacollege.edu/fa provides up-to-date information covering
all aspects of financial aid for current and prospective students.
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Chapter 4 – Grading and Academic Standards
Audit
Please see Chapter 2 – Admission and Enrollment Information for
details.
Grading
It is the responsibility of the instructor for the assignment of grades in
any Shasta College course. To insure that grading is done
consistently and fairly, the instructor shall:
1. Develop a grading procedure prior to the beginning of the
course and have this procedure clearly communicated to each
student on the first day handout (syllabus) of each course.
2. Establish a grading procedure that shall guarantee the
academic integrity of the course at the appropriate level.
3. Once established, adhere to the course grading procedure
throughout the semester.
4. Give sufficient evaluations throughout the course to insure that
students are aware of progress and to inform the students of
standing in the course.
5. Abide by established examination schedules of the college.
6. Adhere to established deadlines and use appropriate forms for
submitting grades to the Records Office.
7. File all grade changes within two (2) years of the original grade
being issued.
GRADE CHANGE PROCEDURE
Under no circumstances except for completion of work for removal of
an incomplete, may a grade change be made as the result of work
completed or presented following the close of a grading period
(Administrative Procedure 4230). The Incomplete (I) may be made
up no later than one year following the end of the term in which it was
assigned. (Note: Fall 79 to Fall 81 students had one semester in
which to make up incompletes. Beginning with Fall 81 a written
record must be filed by the instructor stipulating the condition to be
made for an evaluative grade.) ALL GRADE CHANGES MUST BE
SUBMITTED DIRECTLY BY THE INSTRUCTOR TO THE
ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS OFFICE.
GRADE CHANGE APPEAL PROCEDURE – BOARD POLICY 4230
The instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded
to each student. The determination of the student’s grade by the
instructor is final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or
incompetence. The removal or change of an incorrect grade from a
student’s record shall only be done upon authorization by the
instructor of the course. In the case of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or
incompetence, the final determination concerning removal or change
of grade will be made by the Vice President of Academic Affairs or
his/her designee.
For more information on appealing a grade, call (530) 242-7659.
Grading Definitions
The course grading procedure is based on the established course
objectives according to the following grade definitions:
A – Excellent - Outstanding achievement of the course objectives. (4
grade points)
B – Good - Above average achievement of the course objectives.
The quality of work demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the
subject matter and a marked ability to interpret it. (3 grade points)
C – Fair to Average - Satisfactory or average achievement of the
course objectives. The performance fulfills the course requirements
in both quality and quantity and meets acceptable standards for
graduation. (2 grade points)
D – Passing - Less than satisfactory achievement below the course
objectives but such that it is not necessary to repeat the course. The
level of achievement is not generally satisfactory for advancement in
studies in the same or related areas. (1 grade point)
F – Failing - Failure to achieve objectives of the course. The
performance is undeserving of course credit. (0 grade points)
P - Pass - Satisfactory achievement of course objectives. Student is
passing the course with a "C" or better. (Not used in grade point
calculations.) See Board Policy 4230 for more information.
FW – Failing-Withdrawal – A student who has both ceased
participating in a course sometime after the last day to withdraw from
the course without having achieved a final passing grade, and who
has not received district authorization to withdraw from the course due
to extenuating circumstances may be assigned an “FW”.
NP - No Pass - Student is doing "D" or "F" work in the course. (Not
used in grade point calculations.)
Non-Evaluative Symbols Definitions
AU – Audit – Auditing is to allow students to participate in class
activities beyond the course repetition limit; and to allow students to
repeat a course with the intent of upgrading needed skills or
reviewing course content. Priority will be given to credit-seeking
students.
I – Incomplete - Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable
emergencies and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may
result in an "I" symbol being entered in the student's record. The
condition for removal of the "I" shall be stated by the instructor in a
written record (form available from the Admissions Office). This
record shall contain the conditions for removal of the "I" and the
grade assigned in lieu of its removal. This record must be given to
the student with a copy on file with the registrar until the "I" is made
up or the time limit has passed. A final grade shall be assigned
when the work stipulated has been completed and evaluated, or
when the time limit for completing the work has passed. The "I" may
be made up no later than one year following the end of the term in
which it was assigned; however, the student may petition the
Scholastic Standards Committee for a time extension due to unusual
circumstances.
IP - In progress - The "IP" symbol shall be used to denote that the
class extends beyond the normal end of an academic term. It
indicates that work is "in progress", but that the assignment of a
substantive grade must await its completion. The "IP" symbol shall
remain on the student's permanent record in order to satisfy
enrollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative grade and
unit credit shall be assigned and appear on the student's record for
the term in which the course is completed. The "IP" shall not be used
in calculating grade point averages.
RD - Report Delayed - The "RD" symbol shall be assigned by the
registrar only. It is to be used when there is a delay in reporting the
grade of a student due to circumstances beyond the control of the
student. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a permanent
symbol as soon as possible. "RD" shall not be used in calculating
grade point averages.
MW – Military Withdrawal – Military withdrawal occurs when a
student who is a member of an active or reserve United States
military service receives orders (other than TDY) compelling a
withdrawal from courses. A student must file a petition requesting
this option and attach a copy of military orders at the Admissions and
Records Office. Military withdrawals will not be counted in progress
probation and dismissal calculations. See the Dean of Enrollment
Services for specific details.
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W - Withdrawal - Students may withdraw from a class after the
official “drop” date and up through the last day of the fourteenth week
or 75% of the term, whichever is less. The notation “W” will appear
on the student’s transcript and will not be used in calculation of grade
point average. Excessive “W”s shall, however, be used as factors in
probation and dismissal procedures. IT IS THE STUDENT’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN FORMS AND SUBMIT THE
NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS(ES).
An instructor may also drop a student during the first 75% of the
class for non-participation. Forms are available from Admissions
and Records, Extended Education sites, or by mail. Students who
have not dropped or withdrawn from a class before the end of the
fourteenth week or 75% of the term will be assigned a course grade.
Non-Traditional Ways to Earn Credit
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION CREDIT
Shasta College will award credit to students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on
Advanced Placement examinations as indicated below. Students
should have test scores sent to the Shasta College Admissions and
Records Office and then contact the office during their first semester
to have credit posted to their transcripts. Each transfer institution will
determine the number of units awarded and the courses satisfied
according to individual campus policies. For specific course
information, students are encouraged to meet with a counselor.
All CSU campuses will accept the exams shown below toward
fulfillment of the designated General Education-Breadth area if the
examination is included in a full or subject-area certification. The
CSU campus to which the student is transferring determines the total
number of units awarded for successful completion of an Advanced
Placement examination and the applicability of the examination to
other graduation requirements.
The University of California grants credit for all Advanced Placement
examinations on which a student scores 3 or higher. The credit may
be subject credit, graduation credit, or credit toward General
Education or breadth requirements, as determined by evaluators at
each campus. Shasta College will certify the units for the IGETC
General Education area indicated below.
AP Subject Exam CSU GE AREA IGETC AREA
Art History C1 or C2 3A or 3B
Biology B2 and B3 5B with lab
Calculus AB B4 2A
Calculus BC B4 2A
Chemistry B1 and B3* 5A with lab
Chinese Language and Culture C2 3B
Comparative Government and Politics D8
English Language A2 1A
English Literature A2 +C2 1A or 3B
Environmental Science B2 +B3 5A with lab
Environmental Science (post-Fall 2009) B1+B3 5A with lab
European History C2 or D6 3B or 4F
French Language C2* 3B and 6A
French Language and Culture C2
French Literature C2 3B and 6A
German Language C2* 3B and 6A
German Language and Culture C2
Government & Politics: Comparative D8 4H
Government and Politics: U.S. D8 +US-2 4H
Human Geography D5 4E
Italian Language and Culture C2* 3B and 6A
J apanese Language and Culture C2 3B and 6A
Latin C2
Latin Literature C2* 3B and 6A
Latin: Vergil C2 3B and 6A
Macroeconomics D2 4B
Microeconomics D2 4B
Music Theory C1* NA
Physics B B1 +B3* 5A with lab
Physics C (Electricity/Magnetism) B1 +B3 5A with lab
Physics C (Mechanics) B1 +B3 5A with lab
Psychology D9 4I
Spanish Language C2* 3B and 6A
Spanish Language and Culture C2
Spanish Literature C2* 3B and 6A
Spanish Literature and Culture C2
Statistics B4 2A
United States History (C2 or D6)+US-1 3B or 4F
U.S. Government and Politics D8+US-2
World History C2 or D6 3B or 4F
*Check with a counselor for restrictions
CHALLENGE (CREDIT BY EXAMINATION) –
BOARD POLICY 4235
A student may challenge a class by taking an examination.
Examinations may be taken only once and, if passed, the credit will
be posted on the student's permanent academic record. No more
than 15 units may be earned through this procedure and only
courses determined by each Division of the college are open for the
option.
This option is restricted to students registered for credit during the fall
or spring semester. Credit by examination is not possible during the
summer session. Petition (challenge) forms are available from each
Division office. A listing of approved courses can be obtained from
the Division office.
CREDIT THROUGH THE COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION
PROGRAM (CLEP) – BOARD POLICY 4235
Upon completion of six semester units at Shasta College, a student
may submit official College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test
results to Shasta College from the College Entrance Examination
Board (CEEB). Contact the CEEB for a testing center location
(Shasta College is not a testing center). CEEB established the
program to serve students who have a college-level education
developed outside of the classroom (e.g. military
experience/training). The following restrictions apply:
• Up to 30 semester units may be applied toward an Associate
degree.
• A scaled score of 50 or higher on a CLEP examination will
earn credit. (For the older General Exams, a score of 500 or
better will earn credit.)
• Units awarded for satisfactory completion of CLEP
examinations will post as electives, except as noted by
departmental policy referenced below.
• Grades and grade points will not be assigned to CLEP units.
• Units awarded through CLEP will not apply toward the 12-unit
residency requirement for Shasta College.
• The Univ. of California (UC) does not accept credit awarded
through CLEP.
• Where considered by the appropriate department and division,
CLEP Examinations may satisfy specific courses or a specific
course prerequisite. Contact the appropriate department or
Division to determine which, if any, of the examinations may
satisfy specific courses or course prerequisites. Minimum
scores for Shasta College course equivalencies, where
established, may be obtained from Admissions and Records.
• Contact the Admissions and Records Office or Counseling for
more information.
• Shasta College will grant credit for the following CLEP Subject
Exams in accordance with the CSU system-wide policy:
College Algebra & Trigonometry/Passing Score: 50/3 semester units
Calculus & Elementary Functions/Passing Score: 50/3 semester units
General Chemistry/Passing Score: 50/3 semester units
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CLEP EXAM CSU GE AREA
American Government D8
American Literature C2
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature C2
Biology B2
Calculus B4
Chemistry B1
College Algebra B4
College Algebra – Trigonometry B4
English Literature C2
French Level II C2
German Level II C2
History, United States I D6 +US-1
History, United States II D6 +US-1
Human Growth and Development E
Humanities C2
Introductory Psychology D9
Introductory Sociology D0
Natural Sciences B1 or B2
Pre-Calculus B4
Principles of Macroeconomics D2
Principles of Microeconomics D2
Spanish Level II C2
Trigonometry B4
Western Civilization I C2 or D6
Western Civilization II D6
DISTANCE EDUCATION (DE)
Distance education means providing access to education beyond the
traditional patterns of campus-based education and programs. It
does so by offering a variety of programs and courses held at each
of the three Extended Education campuses in Red Bluff, Weaverville,
and Burney as well as other sites throughout the District. It also
means offering classes in a variety of formats including live, internet-
based (online/hybrid/web enhanced), and 2-way interactive television
(ITV) instruction. Students may register online, on campus and at
Extended Education campuses for all Distance Education courses.
All courses offered in these formats offer the same rigorous learning
experience found in traditional face-to-face courses. These courses
are designed for individuals who are unable to attend campus
classes on a regular basis, prefer independent learning, or would like
to take courses at their convenience.
Interactive Television (ITV): A variety of courses are available at
selected sites using two-way interactive video technology. These
courses originate on the Redding campus or one of the Extended
Education campuses with real time delivery of the classroom
activities to the other sites. Students are able to fully interact with the
faculty member and other students at each of the sites. Procedures
for examinations, assignments, and other class requirements are
explained at the first class meeting.
Internet-based Courses: Courses are available in a variety of
Internet-based formats (online, hybrid, or web enhanced) and
typically offer greater flexibility for students’ schedules. Contrary to
some beliefs, however, Internet-based courses are not easy. They
require a well-disciplined, motivated student with computer skills,
familiarization with the Internet, a reliable computer, and a high-
speed Internet connection. State regulations regarding enrollment in
online classes may change and online classes may not be available
to students residing outside California. Three types of Internet-
based courses are offered at Shasta College:
1. Web Enhanced: Any class which meets face to face for the
full number of instructional hours AND utilizes the Internet to
augment course materials is a web enhanced course. No
class hours are scheduled to be replaced by online time. Web
enhanced courses are listed in the front part of the schedule
with other face to face course offerings, but may require login
to SC Online. Consult the MyShasta online schedule for
specific information.
2. Hybrid: A hybrid class meets face to face for some number of
instructional hours AND a portion of the required instructional
hours is conducted online (normally requiring login to SC
Online). Students MUST access online materials to
successfully complete course requirements. Hybrid courses
are listed with the days and times of actual face to face
meetings followed by “+INTERNET.”
3. Online: A fully online class is one which requires that all class
content, activities, and interaction be done online (normally
requiring login to SC Online). Some instructors may include
on-campus orientation, student conferences, or other on-
campus events (consult the MyShasta online schedule for
specific information). Students MUST access online materials
to successfully complete course requirements. Fully online
courses are listed as “INTERNET.” State regulations regarding
enrollment in online classes may change and online classes
may not be available to students residing outside California.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study provides a forum for advanced work in a given
field of study. A student may contract with a full-time instructor to do
independent study in a specific subject area in which he/she has
exhausted the regular curricular offerings provided that:
99 - Transfer Level Courses* -- The student has a declared
major or already possesses a degree and has completed a
minimum of 12 transfer units at Shasta College.
199 - Non-Transfer Level Courses* -- The student has
completed a minimum of 12 units at Shasta College
Independent study can be taken for .5-3 units. The total hours
required are as follows:
.5 unit =27 hours; 1.0 unit =54 hours; 1.5 units =81 hours;
2.0 units =108 hours; 2.5 units =135 hours; and 3.0 units =162
hours.
*Note: Any combination of these courses may be repeated three
times (total of four enrollments) or a maximum of six independent
study units.
Forms and additional information are available from your instructor or
the Division Office.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) EXAMINATIONS
IB Exam CSU GE AREA IGETC AREA
Biology HL B2 5B (without lab)
Chemistry HL B1 5A (without lab)
Economics HL D2 4B
Geography HL D5 4E
History (any region) HL C2 or D6 3B or 4F
Language A1 (any language
except English) HL C2 3B and 6A
Language A2 (any language
except English) HL C2 3B and 6A
Language A1 (any language) HL C2 3B
Language A2 (any language) HL C2 3B
Language B (any language) HL N/A 6A
Mathematics HL B4 2A
Physics HL B1 5A
Psychology HL D9 4I
Theatre HL C1 3A
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MILITARY EXPERIENCE
In general, Shasta College will follow the recommendations of the
State Board of Educ., the Univ. of Calif., and the American Council of
Education in granting credit for military experience. Total credit for
military experience is limited to 15 units.
Correspondence courses given by the United States Armed Forces
Institute or by an accredited college or university are accepted for
credit value as recommended by the American Council on Education.
College credit will not be allowed for duplicated training. The total
number of units granted for USAFI courses shall not exceed 24 units.
No credit will be given at Shasta College for General Education
Development tests.
Credits will be granted to those students who present a DD214. The
student will be required to provide the Admissions and Records
Office with a copy of his/her DD214 for verification. Application for
such credit must be made on a form obtained from the Admissions
and Records Office. This credit must be verified. All new Veterans to
Shasta College should call for information and an appointment at
(530) 242-7701.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
A student having experience related to the program in which he/she
is enrolled may be granted credit for such experience. The credit is
applicable only for an Associate degree at Shasta College. Students
applying for credit should obtain an application from the Admissions
and Records Office.
WORKSITE LEARNING
Students who are interested in combining practical work experience
with classroom instruction may enroll in a Worksite Learning class.
Worksite Learning classes (the complete list of courses provided
below) are open entry. This means that the student may enroll
throughout the semester, but must complete all work by the end of
the semester (per agreement with the instructor). One unit of
Worksite Learning credit is granted for each 75 hours of actual on-
the-job activity for a paid work position or 60 hours for a non-paid
work position of on-the-job activity. It is imperative for the student to
determine how many units he/she should sign up for. This should be
worked out with the instructor in the initial orientation meeting. If the
student is unable to verify enough work hours to meet the units for
which he/she enrolls, the student will receive an “F” in the course.
For example, if a student enrolls in a three (3)-unit worksite learning
class and fails to verify 225 paid hours of on-the-job activity by the
deadline established by the instructor, the student will receive an “F”
in the class. The student has the same withdrawal and add/drop
options as for any other course.
The following courses are listed in the catalog under the appropriate
disciplines as worksite learning classes. For details, look under the
specific prefixes. The classes, units, instructors, and times of the
initial orientation meetings for each semester are listed in the current
schedule of classes. Not all worksite learning classes are offered
every semester.
Worksite Learning Classes: ADJ U 94, AG 94, AGEH 94, AGNR 94,
AUTO 94, BUAD 94, CIS 94 , CONS 94, CULA 94 , DIES 94, DSS
94, ECE 94, EDUC 94, ENGR 94, FIRS 94, FSS 94, GIS 94, HEOC
94, HOSP 94, MKTG 94, OAS 84, PEAT 94, WELD 94, WSL 94*
Please note that it is up to the instructor in the specific discipline to
determine if the student’s proposed work assignments are related to
the student’s major. If a proposed work assignment is not
discipline/major related, credit will not be granted.
Each worksite learning course has a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Check the course description for specific information.
*WSL 94 is considered a General Work Experience course for
supervised employment that is intended to assist students in
acquiring desirable work habits, attitudes and career awareness. The
work experience need not be related to the students’ educational
goals.
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: Students must maintain concurrent
enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units.
VETERAN STUDENTS: Worksite learning will NOT be paid unless it
is required for the student’s major. In addition, veterans receiving
veteran’s educational benefits for WSL units MUST register for the
appropriate co-requisite in the same semester.
Pass/No Pass Policy
Shasta College offers two categories of "Pass/No Pass" courses.
"Pass/No Pass" classes must be so designated in the college
catalog. The catalog must specify into which "Pass/No Pass"
category each course falls. (Title 5, Section 55022)
The two categories are:
1) Courses which are designated as only Pass/No Pass, and
2) Courses in which a student has the option of receiving a
grade or taking the course for credit through Pass/No
Pass. A student who exercises that option and applies to
take a course for Pass/No Pass shall not receive a grade
for that course and will receive a “P” for credit or a “NP” for
no credit shall appear on his/her official transcript of
record. Units attempted for which the symbol “NP” is
recorded shall be considered in probation and dismissal
procedures.
Students may use the Pass/No Pass grade option in no more than
one course per semester, and may apply no more than ten semester
credit (P) units toward the A.A. Degree.
Students who are awarded credit (P) in a course shall receive both
course credit and the full unit credit for the course. In computing a
student’s grade-point average, grades of “Pass/No Pass” are
omitted.
It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the "Pass/No
Pass" policy in force at the college or university campus to which
he/she hopes to transfer and to comply with that policy.
Repetition of a Course: Board Policy 4225
Repetition of a college course is restricted and shall occur only under
the following conditions:
For purposes of this policy, an evaluative grade is defined as a grade
of A, B, C, D, F, or FW.
Repetition of a college course is generally restricted to two
repetitions for a total of three enrollments and shall occur under the
following conditions:
(a) Students receiving a D, F, FW, W or NP grade in a course may
repeat the course twice without petition. When a course is
repeated under this condition, the last evaluative grade earned
shall be the grade used in the computation of the student’s grade
point average.
(b) In order to repeat a course one time in which an A, B, C or P
grade was earned, the student must petition the Scholastic
Standards Committee for permission prior to enrolling in the
course. When a course is repeated under this condition, the
grade awarded shall not be calculated in the student’s grade
point average. However, the new grade may be considered by a
specific program for admission to that program.
(c) In order to repeat a course a third time (for a total of four
enrollments) in which a D, F, FW, W, or NP grade was earned,
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the student must petition the Scholastic Standards Committee for
permission prior to enrolling in the course. When a course is
repeated under this condition, the last evaluative grade earned
shall be the grade used in the computation of the student’s grade
point average.
When course repetition occurs, the student’s permanent academic
record shall clearly indicate any courses repeated using an
appropriate symbol and be annotated in such a manner that all work
remains legible, insuring a true and complete academic history.
When there has been a significant lapse of time, defined as no less
than 36 months, since a student obtained a satisfactory grade in a
course, the student may petition the Scholastic Standards Committee
to repeat the course. When repetition due to significant lapse of time
is granted, the grade received will not be calculated in the GPA.
Scholastic Deficiency
For the purposes of Board Policy, the phrases “units attempted,” “all
units,” or “all units attempted,” mean all units of credit for which the
student was enrolled at Shasta College regardless of whether the
student completed the course or received any credit or grade. This
specifically includes all “credit,” “no credit,” “I,” and “W” grades.
The word “semester” shall refer to the Fall and Spring terms. The
condensed summer session is not considered a “semester.”
STANDARDS FOR PROBATION
a. Academic Probation - A student who has attempted at least
12 semester units as shown by the official academic record
shall be placed on academic probation if the student has
earned a cumulative grade point average below 2.0 in all
units which were graded on the basis of the grading scale
described in Board Policy, Section 4230.
b. Progress Probation - A student who has attempted at least
12 units as shown by the official academic record shall be
placed on progress 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 fifty
percent (50%).
c. For record purposes - Any changes made in the student’s
class schedule as a result of a counselor recommendation
shall be treated as occurring within the first four weeks of the
semester or 30% of the term for classes less than a
semester in length.
NOTIFICATION OF PROBATION
Students shall be notified by the Admissions and Records Office
that they are on probation no later than 20 working days after the
start of the next successive semester. The notification will
include an explanation of the conditions that the student must
satisfy as a result of their probation.
REMOVAL FROM PROBATION
a. A student on academic probation for a grade point deficiency
shall be removed from probation when the student’s
accumulated grade point average is 2.0 or higher.
b. A student on progress probation because of an excess of
units for which entries of “W”, “I”, and “NP” are recorded shall
be removed from probation when the percentage of units in
this category drops below fifty percent (50%).
EXTENSION OF PROBATION
a. A student on academic probation who earns a grade point
average of 2.0 or better for the semester, but whose
cumulative grade point average still results in academic
probation, shall have his/her probation extended an
additional semester prior to dismissal.
b. A student on progress probation who completes more than
50% of all units attempted for the semester, but whose
cumulative records still results in progress probation, shall
have his/her probation extended an additional semester prior
to dismissal.
Standards for Academic Dismissal
For purposes of this section, semesters shall be considered
consecutive on the basis of the student’s enrollment (for example, a
fall semester followed by a fall semester shall be considered
consecutive if the student was not enrolled in the spring semester of
that academic year).
A student who is on academic probation shall be dismissed if the
student earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in
all units attempted and graded in each of three consecutive
semesters, including the semester that placed the student on
probation (which were graded on the basis of the grading scale
described in Board Policy, Section 4230).
A student who has been placed on progress probation shall be
dismissed if the percentage of units in which the student has been
enrolled for which entries of “W”, “I”, and “NC” (as defined in Board
Policy, Section 4230) are recorded in at least three consecutive
semesters reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%) in accordance with
Board Policy, Section 4230.
NOTIFICATION OF DISMISSAL
The Admissions and Records Office shall make every reasonable
effort to notify a student of dismissal from Shasta College due to
academic disqualification as soon as that information is available
following the completion of the semester. If a dismissed student has
already enrolled in classes for a fall or spring semester, the
Admissions and Records Office will disenroll the student retroactively
as of the first day of the new term. The Admissions and Records
Office will notify the student in writing of this action. Dismissal does
not apply to summer school.
REINSTATEMENT
A student who has been dismissed from Shasta College because of
academic or progress disqualification must meet with a counselor
and then file a request for reinstatement with the Admissions and
Records Office. A dismissed student may be reinstated after an
absence of one or more fall or spring semesters. This will not
preclude the student from being eligible for priority registration.
a. Academic Dismissal - A student who was dismissed
because of academic probation must earn satisfactory
grades (a grade point average of 2.0 or better) during the
semester of reinstatement. A student who does not earn
the required grade point average will be dismissed.
b. Progress Dismissal - A student who was dismissed because
of progress probation must satisfactorily complete more
than 50% of all units attempted during the semester of
reinstatement. A student who does not complete the
required percentage of units will be dismissed.
APPEAL
Any student may appeal probation or dismissal procedures and
regulations if that student feels there are special mitigating
circumstances. All appeals shall be sent to the Scholastic Standards
Committee, accompanied by a report from the student’s counselor.
Withdrawing From a Class with a “ W” Grade
Students may withdraw from a class after the official “drop” date and
up through the last day of the fourteenth week or 75% of the term,
whichever is less. A student may drop a class and have no notation
appear on their transcripts through the census date of each class.
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After the census date of each class and up to 75% a student may
withdraw from a class. The notation “W” will appear on the student’s
transcript and will not be used in calculation of grade point average.
Excessive “W”s shall, however, be used as factors in probation and
dismissal procedures. An instructor may also drop a student during
the first 75% of the class for non-participation.
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN FORMS
AND SUBMIT THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO WITHDRAW
FROM CLASS(ES). Forms are available from Admissions and
Records, Extended Education sites, or by mail. Students can drop a
class in person at Admissions and Records or Extended Education
sites, or online through MyShasta. Students who have not dropped
or withdrawn from a class before the end of the fourteenth week or
75% of the term will be assigned a course grade.
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Chapter 5 – Degrees and Certificates
Shasta College 2015-16
Associate Degree Requirements
The information provided below gives a brief description of the degrees offered at Shasta College. It does not outline all of the requirements to
obtain an associate degree from Shasta College or all of the requirements to transfer to a four-year college or university. All students should
schedule an appointment to speak with a counselor to ensure that they meet all of the degree and/or transfer requirements. Meeting with a
counselor also helps ensure that the student is pursuing a degree that meets his or her educational and career goals.
TRANSFER DEGREES
The following associate degrees for transfer are designed for the student who wishes to complete lower-division requirements in preparation for
transfer to a four-year college or university.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT)
Associate of Arts – University Studies
Associate of Arts (Music)
Associate of Science (Ag – Ag Business, Ag – Environmental Horticulture, and Ag – Sustainable Ag)
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT):
Designed for the student planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) system. Students complete the CSU or IGETC general
education pattern and specific courses related to their major. Students who are awarded these degrees are guaranteed admission with junior
standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar
to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. This degree requires a minimum of 60
transferrable units. The student completing this degree is not subject to specific community college graduation requirements.
Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirement for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within
60 semester or 90 quarter units.
Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an
educational plan that best meets their goals and needs. Shasta College offers the following AA-T/AS-T degrees:
Administration of J ustice
Business Administration
Communication Studies
Early Childhood Education
English
Geology
Kinesiology
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Studio Arts
Theatre Arts
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 California State University (CSU) transferrable semester units, courses numbered 1-99 at Shasta
College.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 in all transferrable coursework. While a minimum of
2.0 is required for this degree, some majors or transfer universities may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more
information.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: Select an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: Certified completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE); OR the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: If completing IGETC all courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or
higher.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy both CSU GE and IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy CSU GE. Note: The University of
California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
Oral Communication, English Composition, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or
higher.
6. These degrees do not require completion of a multicultural course or demonstration of computer literacy for Shasta College graduation
purposes.
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Administration of Justice
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1003
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course of study prepares students
for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice
or economic crime investigation. Students will be able to describe the
individual functions and components of the modern criminal justice
system; use introductory concepts of legal research to locate, analyze,
and discuss the content of statutory and case law; and explain the
underlying cause of antisocial and criminal behavior. Proper selection
of curriculum electives further enables students to study other
academic disciplines, such as political science, sociology, and public
administration. This program is appropriate for students considering
law school as well as certain careers in law enforcement.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and
Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Identify and apply communication skills when interacting with all
people.
2. Identify the need for understanding diverse populations in the
criminal justice field and establish strategies for effectively
communicating with those diverse populations.
3. Identify the cultural differences found in most communities and
apply methods of effectively bridging those differences.
4. Demonstrate and apply critical thinking skills in dealing with ethical
decision making within the criminal justice system.
5. Demonstrate the ability to locate resources which enable the
resolution of problems within the community and the participants of
the criminal justice system.
6. Recognize the major impact ethics and morality has on the citizens
the law enforcement profession serves and the daily interaction
with others within the criminal justice system.
7. Develop effective writing skills to properly document law
enforcement priorities.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and application of law
enforcement rules, regulations, and applicable laws.
9. Demonstrate the ability to make the correct decision during critical
life-threatening situations.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Administration of J ustice for Transfer Degree.
Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and
a C or better in each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an
acceptable grade for courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ADJ U 10* Introduction to Administration of J ustice 3
ADJ U 15 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
LIST A (Choose two courses from the following): 6
ADJ U 16 Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
ADJ U 17 Principles/ Procedures of the J ustice System (3)
ADJ U 18 Community Relations (3)
ADJ U 20 Principles of Investigation (3)
ADJ U 22 J uvenile Procedures (3)
ADJ U 40 Introduction to Corrections (3)
LIST B (Choose two courses from the following): 6-7
ADJ U 45 Criminal Street Gangs (3)
ADJ U 46 Narcotic and Drug Abuse (3)
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics (4)
PSYC 1A*# General Psychology (3)
SOC 1*# Introduction to Sociology (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18-19
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 10-12
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Business Administration
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science in Business
Administration for Transfer degree is designed to provide students
with the common core of lower division courses required to transfer
and pursue a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration. This
includes business degrees with options such as accounting, finance,
human resources management, international business, management,
operations management, and marketing. The Associate in Science in
Business Administration for Transfer degree aligns with the CSU
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the
processes of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the
basic financial statements for service and merchandising
organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
2. Identify and illustrate fundamental accounting concepts,
classifications, cost systems, cost-volume-profit relationships,
budgeting and profit planning to support planning, control and
decision making activities of management.
3. Prepare and process payroll records and payroll tax returns in
compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
4. Apply the Internal Revenue Code and related Treasury Regulations
as they relate to individual, partnership and corporation income
taxes; prepare simple individual income tax returns.
5. Utilize their ability to identify and apply business and finance
concepts to advance into upper division coursework as business
majors in the fields of accounting, finance, marketing, management
and information technology and services.
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Business Administration AS-T Degree (continued):
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree
Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and
a C or better in each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an
acceptable grade for courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ACCT 2 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 4 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 4
BUAD 6 Business Law I 3
ECON 1A*# Principles of Economics (Micro) 3
ECON 1B*# Principles of Economics (Macro) 3
LIST A: (Choose one course from the following) 3-4
MATH 8*# Finite Mathematics (3)
MATH 9*# Survey of Calculus (4)
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics (4)
LIST B: (Choose two course from the following) 6-8
Any List A course not used above
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business (3) OR
BUAD 66 Business Communications (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 26-28
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 2-6
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Communication Studies
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Communication classes provide students
with skills that are essential for other classes and programs at Shasta
College and beyond. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies
for Transfer program teaches communication theory and
competencies that are crucial for success in both personal and
business relationships. Students learn analytical and critical thinking
skills that are essential life skills. Good oral communication skills have
been documented by research to be an important factor in the health
of personal relationships, and these skills have even been linked to
one's physical and psychological health. Communication courses
enable students to lead richer, more satisfying and productive lives by
improving their grasp of core theories and practical skills. The results
are often immediate and dramatic, improving both personal and
professional relationships in both large and small groups. The
Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer degree aligns
with the CSU Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Identify the role communication plays in academic, social and
professional endeavors.
2. Present well-designed, well-researched, well-developed and
supported information and persuasive presentations.
3. Demonstrate the tools of advocacy for issues of justice and
fairness, with integrity and civility.
4. Demonstrate the skills of critical thinking, recognize common
fallacies of thought, demonstrate active listening, conflict
management and win-win problem solving essential for both
personal relationships and team work.
5. Identify crucial issues affecting intercultural communication, and
the adaptations necessary for successful interactions between
cultures.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree.
Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and
a C or better in each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an
acceptable grade for courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
CMST 60*# Public Speaking 3
LIST A (Choose six units from the following): 6
CMST 10*# Interpersonal Communication (3 units)
CMST 40* Argumentation and Debate (3 units)
CMST 54*# Small Group Communication (3 units)
LIST B (Choose six units from the following): 6
Any List A course not used above
CMST 20* Intercultural Communication (3 units)
CMST 30* Oral Interpretation (3 units)
CMST 75 Forensics Workshop (3 units)
LIST C (Choose three units from the following): 3
Any List A or List B course not used above
ANTH 2*# Cultural Anthropology (3 units)
J OUR 21* Introduction to Mass Communications (3 units)
PSYC 1A*# General Psychology (3 units)
SOC 1*# Introduction to Sociology (3 units)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 8-18
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Earl y Childhood Education
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1002
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science in Early
Childhood Education Transfer degree is designed to provide students
with a common core of eight early childhood education courses
(approved by the Curriculum Alignment Project) that permit students to
transfer smoothly to participating CSU’s to complete a Bachelor’s
degree in child development or early childhood education.
The degree is designed to facilitate students’ successful transfer to
certain California State University (CSU) campuses that prepare them
for advanced study in a variety of graduate programs, as well as a
variety of careers such as teaching, Child Development Specialist,
Program Directors, and Child Life Specialists. With a BA in ECE/Child
Development, students are eligible for the Master Teacher and Site
Supervisor levels of the CA Child Development Permit, using the
Alternative Qualifications category.
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Early Childhood Education AS-T Degree (continued):
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Exhibit skill in identifying the needs, the characteristics and multiple
influences on the development of children birth to age eight.
2. Design, execute and evaluate environments and activities that
support positive developmental play and learning outcomes for
young children.
3. Establish and maintain safe and healthy learning environments for
young children.
4. Observe, document, and use authentic assessment tools as a
vehicle for child and program assessment and curriculum design.
5. Utilize ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen
understanding, knowledge, and commitment regarding the ECE
profession.
6. Build family and community relationships and understand and
value the importance and complex characteristics of families and
communities in young children’s development.
7. Evaluate developmentally effective approaches to create positive
relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation in
working with children and families from diverse societies.
8. Upon completion of a program of study in Early Childhood
Education students will, through planned and sequenced field
experiences, develop the knowledge, skills and professional
dispositions necessary to promote the development and learning of
young children across the entire developmental period of early
childhood in multiple early childhood age groups and in the variety
of settings that offer early care and education.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
degree. Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of
2.0 and a C or better in each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not
an acceptable grade for courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ECE 2* Child, Family, Community 3
ECE 7 Early Childhood Observation and Assessment 3
ECE 8 Teaching Practicum for Young Children 5
ECE 9*# Child, Growth and Development 3
ECE 15 Child, Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECE 17 Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
ECE 20 Introduction to Curriculum 3
ECE 28 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 26
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 0-1
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
English
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1007
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Arts in English for
Transfer degree introduces students to English or English Education
study and preparation, including the appreciation and understanding
of literary works through intellectual and cultural movements, such as
Utilitarianism or the Aesthetic Movement, and historical and social
changes. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree is
designed to provide students with a common core of lower division
courses required to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate (4-year)
degree in English in the CSU system.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Define basic critical reasoning concepts; identify literary genres;
and write effective clear and well-organized analytical arguments
or literary analyses.
2. Identify and discuss plot, conflict, setting, time frame, characters
(protagonist and antagonist), dialogue, suspense, rising action, and
denouement with works of literature in papers and on
examinations.
3. Identify and write about or discuss diction, syntax, figurative
language, sound and rhythm, irony, and various poetic forms.
4. Analyze and write about literature with an understanding of the
historical and cultural contexts from which literary classics spring.
5. Apply a variety of approaches to the analysis of literary works,
including but not limited to historical, thematic, and formal
approaches.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree. Students must also
obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in each
major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ENGL 1B*# Literature and Composition 3
ENGL 1C*# Critical Reasoning, Reading and Writing 3
LIST A (Choose two courses from the following): 6
ENGL 10A*# World Literature to 1650 (3)
ENGL 10B*# World Literature after 1650 (3)
ENGL 11A*# Survey of American Lit., Pre-Colonial to 1860 (3)
ENGL 11B*# Survey of American Literature, 1860-present (3)
ENGL 13A*# Survey of English Literature (3)
ENGL 13B*# Survey of English Literature (3)
LIST B (Choose one course from the following): 3
Any List A course not used above
ENGL 14*# A Survey of Drama as Literature (3)
ENGL 15*# Literature By and About Women (3)
ENGL 16*# Poetry (3)
ENGL 17*# Introduction to Shakespeare (3)
ENGL 18*# African American Literature (3)
ENGL 19*# A Survey of the Bible as Literature (3)
ENGL 20*# World Mythology (3)
ENGL 24*# Multicultural Perspectives in American Literature (3)
ENGL 25*# Linguistics (3)
ENGL 31*# Creative Writing (3)
ENGL 33*# Film and Fiction (3)
ENGL 36*# Children’s Literature (3)
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English AA-T Degree (continued):
LIST C (Choose one course from the following): 3-5
Any List A or B course not used above
ASL 1* American Sign Language 1 (4)
ASL 2-4*# American Sign Language, 2-4 (4)
CHIN 1* Mandarin Chinese 1 (5)
FREN 1* Elementary French (5)
FREN 2-4*# Elementary/Intermediate French (3-5)
GERM 1* Elementary German (5)
GERM 2*# Elementary German (5)
J APN 1* Elementary J apanese (5)
J APN 2-4*# Elementary/Intermediate J apanese (5)
SPAN 1* Spanish 1 (5)
SPAN 2-4*# Spanish 2, 3, 4 (3-5)
CMST 30* Oral Interpretation (3)
THTR 1*# Introduction to Theatre (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ENGLISH FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18-20
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 10-17
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Geology
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1005
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science in Geology for
Transfer degree provides the foundation for students interested in the
study of the earth and provides breadth in both geologic processes and
earth history. Field-based experiences and investigations are critical to
geology and, within this degree, core courses and recommended
transferable electives prepare the transfer student for university studies
that expound upon such experiences. The Associate in Science in
Geology for Transfer degree is designed to provide students with a
common core of lower division courses required to transfer and pursue
a baccalaureate (4-year) degree in geology in the CSU system.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the AS-T in Geology, students will be
able to:
1. Describe major concepts and provide theoretical perspectives in
geology utilizing appropriate vocabulary.
2. Develop and apply basic research methods as required in field and
laboratory studies in geology.
3. Practice critical thinking to evaluate internal and surface Earth
processes and their results.
4. Utilize geologic concepts and theory to analyze and interpret field
situations supported by lab and field-collected evidence.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
CHEM 1A General Chemistry 5
CHEM 1B General Chemistry 5
ESCI 1 Physical Geology 4
ESCI 2 Historical Geology 4
MATH 3A Calculus 4
MATH 3B Calculus 5
Additional Recommended Preparation:
While these additional courses are not required for this degree,
completing these courses will better prepare students for upper
division coursework in geology. Some of these may be required for
the Bachelor’s degree. Check the catalog for the CSU campus to
which you plan to transfer.
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology
ESCI 3 Mineralogy and Crystal Optics
ESCI 14 Meteorology
ESCI 15 Oceanography
MATH 14 Statistics
PHYS 2AB General College Physics
PHYS 4AB Physics
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 27
General Education 37-39
General Electives 0-3
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
Kinesiology
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1003
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associates in Arts in Kinesiology for
Transfer provides students with the opportunity to meet the
requirements for transfer to the California State University system in
the Kinesiology major. The degree is designed to prepare students
for a variety of career options in the field of Kinesiology such as
teaching, exercise science, sports medicine, and physical therapy.
Current and prospective community college students are encouraged
to meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan that best
meets their goals and needs.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
5. Identify and apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and
historical and current trends in the field of Kinesiology.
6. Understand how exercise in the form of physical activity contributes
to the physiological responses and adaptations of the human body.
7. Apply critical thinking, writing, reading, oral communication, and
quantitative and qualitative analysis to skill and movement-related
concepts.
8. Identify and apply the scientific principles of movement, exercise,
and sport including the knowledge and skill in the listed activity
course families of fitness, aquatics, individual sport and team sport.
9. Transfer to the California State University level programs with a
comprehensive foundation in Kinesiology courses.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree. Students must
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also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ANAT 1*# Human Anatomy with Lab 5
KINES 1 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
PHY 1*# Physiology with Lab 5
Movement Based Courses: (minimum of 3) 3
Select a maximum of one course from any three of the
following areas for a minimum of three units.
Aquatics:
PE 30A Beginning Swimming (1) OR
PE 30B Intermediate Swimming (1) OR
PE 31 Aqua Aerobics (1) OR
PE 32 Water Polo (1) OR
PE 37 Springboard Diving (1)
Combatives:
PE 60 Self Defense (1)
Fitness and Conditioning:
PE 11 Fundamental Conditioning (1) OR
PE 12A Beg. Weight Training and Fitness (1) OR
PE 12B Inter. Weight Training and Fitness (1) OR
PE 15 Aerobic Dance (1) OR
PE 16 Aerobic Exercise (1) OR
PE 17 Yoga (1)
Individual Sports:
PE 51A Beginning Tennis (1) OR
PE 51B Intermediate Tennis (1) OR
PE 62 Golf (1) OR
Team Sports:
PE 69 Football (1) OR
PE 70A Beginning Volleyball (1) OR
PE 70B Intermediate Volleyball (1) OR
PE 71 Softball (1) OR
PE 72 Baseball (1) OR
PE 74 Soccer (1) OR
PE 75 Basketball (1)
LIST A (Choose two courses from the following): 7-9
CHEM 1A*# General Chemistry (5) OR
CHEM 2A*# Introduction to Chemistry (5)
KINES 2 Sports Emergency Care (3)
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics (4)
PHYS 2A*# General Physics (4)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN KINESIOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 23-25
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 2-9
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Music
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1008
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Arts in Music for
Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-
year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy
the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music
at the California State University. This degree is designed to prepare
students to demonstrate competence and discipline in the study of
music theory, music analysis, music composition, and musicianship
skills, and to demonstrate proficiency in ensemble skills and solo
performance skills. Completion of this curriculum will demonstrate
commitment to the serious study of Music in practice and in theory and
provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. List and describe the major concepts, vocabulary, theoretical
perspectives, and creative performance practices of music.
2. Demonstrate ensemble specific performance practices and
professional standards of conduct expected of ensemble
participants.
3. Perform solo literature with an accompanist (if appropriate) using
stylistically accurate rhythm, pitch, diction (or articulation) and
musical expression.
4. Demonstrate the ability to “audiate” a musical score by sight
reading and performing complex rhythms and by sight-singing
chromatic, modulating, and post-tonal melodies.
5. Demonstrate the ability to recognize patterns and musical function
by aurally identifying and transcribing scales, modes, post-tonal
melodies, and complex harmonic progressions. Analyze
chromatic harmonic progressions that include modulation using
20th century techniques.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree. Students must also
obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in each
major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
MUS 2 Diatonic Harmony and Musicianship 4
MUS 3 Advanced Diatonic Harmony and Musicianship 4
MUS 4 Chromatic Harmony 4
MUS 5 20th Century Harmony 4
MUS 48 Applied Music (four semesters, .5 units each) 2
Large Ensemble (4 semesters, 1 unit each from the following): 4
MUS 31 Chamber Choir (1)
MUS 33 J azz Ensemble (1)
MUS 35 Vocal J azz Ensemble (1)
MUS 40 Concert Choir (1)
MUS 41 Shasta College Women’s Ensemble (1)
MUS 42 Shasta College Chorale (1)
MUS 43 Shasta College Symphony Orchestra (1)
MUS 44 Shasta College Youth Symphony (.5-1)
MUS 46 Shasta College Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 47 Shasta College J azz Ensemble (1)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN MUSIC FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 22
General Education 37-39
General Electives 0-1
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
Philosophy
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1009
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program introduces students to
Philosophy. Philosophy is the study or logical analysis of the principles
underlying conduct, reasoning, value, knowledge and the nature of the
universe. Students will engage in the critical analysis of a number of
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theories defended by philosophers, who have attempted to answer a
number of fundamental and puzzling questions about ourselves and
the nature of the universe. The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for
Transfer degree is designed to provide students with a common core
of lower division courses required to transfer and pursue a
baccalaureate (4-year) degree in Philosophy in the CSU system
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Evaluate arguments to determine validity using two different
methods.
2. State, explain and critically analyze competing theories in some of
the following areas: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Political
Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Aesthetics and Philosophy of
Science.
3. State, explain and critically analyze the following two ethical
theories: Kantianism and Utilitarianism.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
PHIL 8*# Introduction to Logic 3
PHIL 6*# Introduction to Philosophy OR 3
PHIL 7*# Introduction to Ethics
LIST A (Choose one course from the following): 3
PHIL 14*# Modern Western Philosophy (3)
Any course not selected from the list of Core courses above
LIST B (Choose two courses from the following): 6
ADJ U 15 Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
BUAD 6 Business Law (3)
ENGL 1B*# Literature and Composition (3)
HIST 1A*# Western Civilization (3)
HIST 1B*# Western Civilization (3)
Any course not selected from List A above
LIST C (Choose one course) 3
Any course from List A or B not already used
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 9-20
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Physics
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1004
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science in Physics for
Transfer Degree (AS-T in Physics) provides students with the
opportunity to meet the requirements for transfer to the California State
University system in Physics or a similar major. In order to earn this
degree a student must complete 60 required semester units of CSU-
transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Completing this
degree guarantees admission to the CSU system but not to a particular
campus or major. The degree is designed to prepare students for
upper division study in Physics and related fields. Physics graduates
at the bachelor’s level are qualified for employment by industry or
government in a variety of technical positions. They also frequently
enter graduate programs to pursue advanced degrees in Physics or
related fields. Physics graduates are often well qualified for admission
into professional programs in medicine or law. Those students
interested in teaching at the high school level should know that the
nation is experiencing a shortage of well qualified physics teachers.
Current and prospective community college students interested in this
degree are encouraged to meet with a Counselor to develop an
educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Apply appropriate physical principles and use appropriate
mathematical techniques to analyze a given real world physical
problem.
2. Demonstrate basic experimental knowledge including experimental
design, data analysis including error analysis, and interpretation of
results.
3. Use computers and other technology as experimental and
modeling tools.
4. Meet the requirements for transfer to a California State University
with a major in Physics.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
PHYS 4A*# Physics (Mechanics) 4
PHYS 4B Physics (Electricity and Magnetism) 4
PHYS 4C Physics (Heat, Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics) 4
MATH 3A*# Calculus 3A 4
MATH 3B*# Calculus 3B 5
MATH 4A*# Calculus 4A 4
Additional Recommended Preparation:
While these additional courses are not required for this degree,
completing these courses will better prepare students for upper
division coursework in physics. Some of these may be required for
the Bachelor’s degree. Check the catalog for the CSU campus to
which you plan to transfer.
CHEM 1A/1B General Chemistry (10 units)
MATH 4B Differential Equations (4 units)
MATH 6 Linear Algebra (3 units)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN PHYSICS FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 25
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 3-4
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
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Psychology
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1006
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program introduces students to
psychology as the scientific study of human behavior and mental
processes and the practical application of psychology to personal and
social issues. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer
degree is designed to provide students with a common core of lower
division courses required to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate (4-
year) degree in psychology in the CSU system.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. List and describe the major concepts, vocabulary, theoretical
perspectives, and empirical findings of psychology.
2. Describe and apply basic research methods in psychology.
3. Practice critical thinking to solve problems related to behavior and
mental processes.
4. Link psychological concepts and principles to relevant practical
applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics 4
PSYC 1A*# General Psychology 3
PSYC 25 Introduction to Research Methods 3
LIST A (Choose one course from the following): 3-4
BIOL 1*# Principles of Biology (4) OR
BIOL 10 & 10L*# Gen Biology and Gen Biology Lab (3/1)
BIOL 5*# Introduction to Human Biology (3)
LIST B (Choose one course from the following): 3-4
Any List A course not used above (3-4)
ECE 1*# Human Development (3)
ENGL 1B* Literature and Composition (3) OR
ENGL 1C Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing (3)
PSYC 15*# Social Psychology (3)
SOC 1*# Intro to Sociology (3)
LIST C (Choose one course from the following): 3-4
Any List A or List B course not used above
PSYC 5*# Human Sexuality (3)
PSYC 14*# Psychology of Personal/Social Adjustment (3)
PSYC 16* Health Psychology (3)
PSYC 17*# Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSYC 20*# Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
PSYC 41 Cultural/Social Context of Childhood (3)
PSYC 46*# Human Learning & Memory (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 19-21
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 18-20
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Sociology
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1002
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sociology is the systematic and scientific
study of society and social behavior. The sociologist looks beyond
individual and unique events to the predictable broad patterns and
regular occurrences of social life that influence individuals. Studies
range from the profound impact of post-industrial societies on family
life, crime, mass communications, gender, race, ethnicity and
intergenerational relations to the study of emotions and the values that
govern daily social encounters.
The sociology major is designed to provide undergraduate preparation
leading to careers in social work, politics, law, public administration,
the nonprofit sector, international development, marketing, urban and
environmental planning, public relations, personnel, criminal justice,
counseling and other social service professions. The Associate in Arts
in Sociology for Transfer degree will also prepare a student for
advanced studies in several areas, including sociology, social work,
environmental studies, education, public health and urban planning.
This degree prepares students for a CSU Baccalaureate Degree in
Sociology.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Articulate the sociological perspective on human behavior.
2. Compare and contrast the major theoretical orientations in
sociology.
3. Articulate the role of theory and social research methods in
sociology.
4. Describe research methodology and critically evaluate sociological
data.
5. Integrate content knowledge and cognitive skills, i.e., logical
thinking, problem-solving, and critical reasoning, when completing
exams, term papers, and additional class assignments.
6. Apply sociological principles that contribute to the foundation for
life-long personal growth, development of effective interpersonal
and social skills, education, employment and everyday life.
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REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
SOC 1*# Introduction to Sociology 3
LIST A
SOC 2*# Social Problems 3
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics 4
LIST B (Choose six units from the following): 6
PSYC 15 Social Psychology (3 units)
SOC 25*# Sociology of Minorities (3 units)
SOC 30*# Sociology of Gender (3 units)
LIST C (Choose three units from the following): 3
Any List A or List B course not used above
ANTH 2*# Cultural Anthropology (3 units)
GEOG 1B*# Cultural Geography (3 units)
PSYC 1A*# General Psychology (3 units)
SOC 15*# Sociology of Mass Media (3 units)
SOC 22*# Sociology of Aging (3 units)
SOC 70* Social Welfare (3 units)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 19
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 11-17
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Studio Arts
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1005
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The AA-T in Studio Arts program
provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of art, including
conceptual awareness of current issues in art, technical competencies,
visual aptitudes, and skills in many areas of human interaction,
including relationship building, intercultural competency, critical
thinking, information competency, teamwork and leadership. Students
develop an understanding of the principles of art and design while
investigating concepts and applying these elements to two dimensional
compositions and three dimensional forms. The Art program is
academically grounded in the liberal arts tradition of cultural studies,
history, philosophy, and technical processes. It provides a hands-on,
learn-by-doing environment that gives students experiences and skills
to complement many career paths. The AA-T in Studio Arts will align
with the CSU Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degrees.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Describe and successfully apply the elements and principles of art
and design to two dimensional compositions or three dimensional
forms
2. Select appropriate tools and techniques in dealing with a variety of
media to demonstrate informed, skilled and sensitive handling in the
execution of two dimensional imagery and three dimensional forms.
3. Investigate, develop and employ conceptual themes which clearly
and consistently reflect the student’s point of view.
4. Effectively identify and utilize resources for art history research.
5. Articulate in writing his/her objective and subjective understanding
of two and three-dimensional works.
6. Orally evaluate the works of fellow students and implement
suggestions made through the evaluation of his/her work by others.
7. Transfer to a California State University with a major in Studio Arts.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ART 3*# History of Western Arts Since 1400 3
ART 12 Beginning Form, Design and Color 3
ART 15 Three Dimensional Design 3
ART 21A Beginning Freehand Drawing 3
LIST A (Choose one course from the following) 3
ART 2*# History of Western Art Through Gothic Period (3)
ART 4*# World Art (3)
LIST B (Choose three courses from the following): 9
ART 13 Intermediate Form, Design and Color (3)
ART 21B Intermediate Freehand Drawing (3) OR
ART 31A Beginning Figure Drawing (3)
ART 29A Beginning Painting (3)
ART 35A Beginning Ceramics (3)
ART 45 Beginning Glass (3)
ART 50A Beginning Printmaking (3)
ART 55A Beginning Sculpture (3)
ART 60A Beginning Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 70A Beginning Digital Photography (3)
ART 80A Graphic Design (3)
ART 35B Intermediate Ceramics (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN STUDIO ARTS FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 24
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 3-5
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Theatre Arts
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1004
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Theatre Arts program is
academically grounded in the liberal arts tradition of literature,
performance, cultural studies, history, philosophy, and technical skills.
It also provides a hands-on, learn-by-doing environment that gives
students experiences and skills to complement many career paths.
Employers find theatre trained applicants become valuable employees
because they have developed excellent communication and problem-
solving skills, confidence, and the ability to work cooperatively with a
diverse team of people.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the basic elements of dramatic structure and analyze the
dramatic components in a theatrical production.
2. Select appropriate monologues and prepare them as audition pieces.
3. Investigate the themes and dramaturgy of the Greek, Roman,
Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, J ocobean and Restoration
periods of Theatre history and compare and contrast those periods
through discussion, papers, and performance analysis.
4. Identify and apply the major components of stagecraft in the
implementation of scenery, lighting, costume, make-up, special
effects, and production management.
5. Investigate the social, political, and spiritual objectives of theatrical
performance through discussions and papers that deal with
gender, politics and religion.
6. Evaluate dramatic scripts relative to historical context and
contemporary relevance.
7. Develop cooperation skills in working with people from diverse
cultures.
8. Transfer to a California State University with a major in Theatre Arts.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
THTR 1*# Introduction to Theatre Arts OR
THTR 8*# History of World Theatre I 3
THTR 12 Acting I 2
THTR 16 Acting Lab 1
Three units from following: 3
THTR 23 Mainstage Production I
THTR 26 Mainstage Production II
THTR 41 Theatre Lab
THTR 42 Technical Stage Produciton
THTR 50 Rehearsal and Performance
THTR 70 Repertory Theatre – I
THTR 74 Repertory Theatre--Technical
LIST A (Choose at least three courses for a 9 unit minimum) 9
Note: There is a 3-unit maximum in Rehearsal and Performance
courses, and if you used them in the core, then you cannot use
them in List A. There is a 3-unit maximum in Technical Theatre
Practicum courses, and if you used them in the core then you
cannot use them in List A.
THTR 30 Stagecraft (3)
THTR 31 Introduction to Theatrical Design (3)
THTR 34 Makeup (2) AND
THTR 38 Makeup Lab (1)
THTR 81 Playwriting and Script Analysis (3)
Any Rehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum
course listed in Core but not used for Core requirements (1-3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN THEATRE ARTS FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 6-8
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
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Associate of Arts – University Studies Degree
Designed for students who plan on transferring to a four-year college or university. Students complete a General Education pattern, one emphasis
area, and electives to total a minimum of 60 transferrable units for the AA degree.
Agriculture Sciences
Allied Health
Behavioral Science
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Criminal J ustice
Earth System Science
Engineering
Geology
Humanities
Language Arts
Liberal Studies–Teaching Prep
Mathematics
Meteorology/Climatology
Multicultural Studies
Natural Sciences
Oceanography
Physical Education
Physical Sciences
Quantitative Reasoning
Science Teacher – Earth
Social Sciences
World Languages
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 transferrable semester units, courses numbered 1-99 at Shasta College. Note: Please see a
counselor to ensure that all of your units are transferrable since there are some exceptions to this rule.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 in all transferrable coursework. While a minimum
of 2.0 is required for this degree, some majors or transfer institutions may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more
information.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: Select a University Studies emphasis area. All courses in the emphasis area must be completed with a grade
of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: Completion of one of three general education options. Note: If completing Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) all courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy both California State University General Education
(CSU GE) and IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy CSU GE. Note: The University of
California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. English Composition, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Note:
If you are completing General Education options 2 or 3, an Oral Communication course is also required to be completed with a grade
of “C” or higher.
b. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
c. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
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University Studies Degree Emphases (continued):
Choose one GE Option, one Emphasis, and transferable electives to total 60 units for the AA degree.
? General Education – Choose Option 1, 2 or 3.
OPTION 1: IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum)
Students who are planning to transfer to the University of California system or who are undecided about whether to transfer to a UC or CSU
may satisfy general education requirements with IGETC.
1. Complete the 33 – 37 unit IGETC pattern.
2. Complete all IGETC courses with a grade of “C” or better.
3. Complete additional courses from an emphasis to meet the lower division requirements in your major and then electives to reach 60
units. UC transfer students must select all 60 units from courses on the UC transferable course list. (See www.assist.org)
4. Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0. [UC will require a minimum transfer GPA of 2.4. A higher GPA will be required for
admission to most campuses and for high demand majors.] All courses in the area of emphasis must be completed with a C or better.
OPTION 2: CSU GE (California State Universities – General Education)
Students who are planning to transfer to one of the 23 campuses of the California State University system may satisfy general education
requirements with the CSU pattern.
1. Complete the 39-unit CSU GE pattern.
2. Complete Communication, English, Critical Thinking, and Math requirements (Area A1, A2, A3 and B4) each with a grade of “C” or better.
3. Recommend completion of HIST 17A or 17B; and POLS 2 prior to transfer. These two courses are CSU graduation requirements and
may be included as part of the 39-unit pattern.
4. Complete additional courses from an emphasis to meet the lower division requirements in your major and then electives to reach 60
units.
5. Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 [A higher GPA will be required for admission to some campuses and for high demand
and impacted majors.] All courses in the area of emphasis must be completed with a C or better.
OPTION 3: Independent, Out-of-state universities, and high unit/specialized majors
Complete 30 units to satisfy a GE-modified plan as indicated below:
CSU GE Pattern:
Select one course from each Category.
CATEGORY A1: Oral Communication
CATEGORY A2: English Composition
CATEGORY B1 or B2: Science course
CATEGORY B4: Transfer-level math course
CATEGORY C1 or C2: Arts or Humanities
CATEGORY D: Social, Political and Economic institutions, and
Behavior
*Multicultural course
Select additional courses from categories A3, B, C, D, or E from two
different
areas to total 30 or more GE units.
IGETC GE Pattern:
Select one course from each Area.
AREA 1–GROUP A English Composition
AREA 1–GROUP C Oral Communication
AREA 2 Mathematical Concepts
AREA 3 Arts or Humanities
AREA 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences
AREA 5 Physical or Biological Sciences
*Multicultural course
Select additional courses from AREA 1B, 3, 4, or 5 from two
different areas to total 30 or more GE units.
* Note: Any student completing the IGETC or CSU General Education requirements with the inclusion of a multicultural course will also
have met the general education requirements for the Shasta College associate degree.
? Emphasis: Choose one of the University Studies emphases of 18 or more units to correspond with your choice of transfer major. Note that
each university determines its own list of courses required for the major, so completion of an emphasis does not guarantee that all transfer
major courses have been completed nor does it guarantee admission to the University. See a Counselor for comprehensive planning.
? Multicultural requirement
? Computer competency requirement
? Electives: Complete transferable electives to total 60 or more transferable units.
? Course requirements: All courses in the area of emphasis must be completed with a C or better.
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Associate of Arts University Studies Areas of Emphasis:
University Studies: Agriculture Sciences – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1491
The emphasis in Agriculture Sciences is designed to provide the
lower division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Business, and
Horticulture.
Choose 12 – 18 units (see a counselor to select the courses
appropriate for your transfer university):
AGAB 51 Agriculture Accounting (3)
AGAB 54 Agriculture Economics (3)
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition (3)
AGAS 19 Principles of Animal Science (3)
AGPS 20 Plant Science (4)
AGPS 24 Soils (3)
CHEM 2A General Chemistry (5)
Choose the remaining 0 – 6 units from the following courses:
AG 1, 6, 9A, 58, 94
AGAS 10, 11, 15, 19, 30
AGEH 10,22,23,26, 31,33,34,35,36,37,
38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 46, 60, 61, 71, 72, 94
AGEQ 12, 13, 14, 21
AGMA 42, 44
AGNR 1,6,11,12,50,51,52,53,55,60,61,64,65,66A,69,70,83,94
AGPS 25
AGSA 50, 56
AGVETT 16
AGVIT 80, 81
CHEM 2B
MATH 14
University Studies: Al lied Health – 20 units
SC Program: AA.1511
The emphasis in Allied Health is designed to provide the lower
division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or in other allied health fields.
Complete the following:
ANAT 1 Human Anatomy (5)
CHEM 2A Introduction to Chemistry (5)
MICR 1 Microbiology (5)
PHY 1 Physiology (5)
University Studies: Behavioral Science –
19-21 units
SC Program: AA.1499
The Behavioral Sciences focus on the understanding of human
beings, their actions and interactions, decision making processes,
communication strategies, and the methods of inquiry used in the
field. The A.A. in University Studies, Behavioral Sciences emphasis
is a good option for students wishing to transfer to a four-year college
or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in anthropology,
psychology, social work, and sociology.
Complete the following 19-21 units:
ANTH 2 Cultural Anthropology (3)
Choose one of the following:
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology (4)
BIOL 5 Introduction to Human Biology (3)
BIOL 10 General Biology (3)
PHY 1 Physiology (5)
ECE 1 Human Development (3)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
PSYC 1A General Psychology (3)
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (3)
University Studies: Biological Sci ences – 22 units
SC Program: AA.1507
The Biological Sciences emphasis is designed to provide the lower
division major preparation for transfer in Biological Sciences.
Complete the following 22 units:
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology (4)
BOT 1 General Botany (4)
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ZOOL 1 General Zoology (4)
University Studies: Busi ness Administration –
20 – 21 units
SC Program: AA.1492
The emphasis in Business Administration is designed to provide
students with the common core of lower division courses required by
most universities to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in
Business Administration. This includes business degrees with options
such as accounting, finance, human resources management,
international business, management, operations management, and
marketing. See a counselor before selecting your electives.
Complete the following 14 units:
ACCT 2 Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 4 Managerial Accounting (4)
ECON 1A Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 1B Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Choose 6-7 additional units:
BUAD 6 Business Law (3)
BUAD10 Introduction to Business (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Crimi nal Justice – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1500
The emphasis in Criminal J ustice is designed to provide the lower
division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal J ustice.
Complete the following 6 units:
ADJ U 10 Intro to Administration of J ustice (3)
ADJ U 15 Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
Choose 12 additional units:
ADJ U 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 40,
41, 42 (3 units each)
PSYC 1A General Psychology (3)
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 2 Social Problems (3)
University Studies: Earth System Science –
22 units
SC Program: AA.1508
Earth System Sciences represents an emerging trend in the sciences
and many universities offer a degree or option along this track (i.e.
Earth Science, Planetary Science). This academic plan is intended to
support the transfer student interested in the bachelor’s degree as it
includes courses that define major portions of the Earth System,
including geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere
focused courses, and Earth’s position in space.
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Complete the following course:
ESCI 17 Earth System Science (3)
Choose at least 11 units from the following to include at least two
courses that focus on different portions of the Earth System
(geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere):
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
ASTR 1 Astronomy (3)
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology 4)
BIOL 10 General Biology (3)
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 14 Meteorology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
ESCI 18 Global Climate Change: Past, Present and Future (3)
Choose the remaining units from the following courses:
Related Science courses:
BIOL 11 Diversity of Live (3)
BIOL 12 Field Biology (3)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ESCI 2 Historical Geology (4)
ESCI 6 Ancient Life (4)
ESCI 10 Earthquakes/Volcanoes/Other Geologic Hazards (3)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
Courses from supporting disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Engi neering – 27-30 units
SC Program: AA.1494
The emphasis in Engineering is designed to provide the lower division
major courses to transfer to a university and earn a Bachelor’s degree
in the various fields of engineering. This includes Civil Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical
Engineering. See a counselor for the complete list of courses
required for your engineering field and university -- the requirements
typically total many more than 26 units and the general education
areas are usually modified (see option #3).
Complete the following 21 units:
MATH 3A Calculus (4)
MATH 3B Calculus (5)
MATH 4A Calculus (4)
PHYS 4A Physics (Mechanics) (4)
PHYS 4B Physics (Electricity and Magnetism) (4)
Choose 6-9 additional units:
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5)
CIS 61 C++Language Programming (3)
ENGR 17 Circuits and Devices (4)
ENGR 35 Statics (3)
ENGR 45 Properties of Materials (4)
MATH 4B Differential Equations (4)
PHYS 4C Physics (Heat, Waves, Optics and Modern Physics (4)
General Education units are modified for this major.
University Studies: Geol ogy – 20 units
SC Program: AA.1497
Geology is a field-based study of earth materials, processes and
history. All courses in this plan apply theory to field situations and the
degree requires the completion of field-based classes. This approach
should adequately prepare the transfer student for further and more
intensive field experiences as they work to complete the bachelor’s
degree at a 4-year school.
Complete the following 8 units:
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 2 Historical Geology (4) OR
ESCI 6 Ancient Life (4)
Select one combination of the following Earth Science field courses to
total 3 units:
Two 30-series ESCI courses: 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 (1.5 units each)
OR
Three 40-series ESCI courses: 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 (1 unit each)
OR
ESCI 26 or ESCI 27 (2 units each)
AND
One 40-series ESCI courses: 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 (1 unit each)
Choose 9 units from the following list to include at least one
additional science course (identified with an *):
Geology Courses:
*ESCI 3 Mineralogy and Crystal Optics (5)
*ESCI 4 Rock Origins and Relationships (4)
*ESCI 7 Introduction to the Geology of California (4)
*ESCI 9 Earthquakes/Volcanoes/Other Geologic Hazards (3)
*ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
*ESCI 11 Economic Geology (3)
*ESCI 23 Introduction to Geology in the Field (2)
Supporting Disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
*CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
*NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
*PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
University Studies: Humanities – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1513
These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, humanistic
activities and artistic expression of human beings. With careful
planning, the Humanities emphasis will satisfy the lower division
major courses to transfer to a university and earn a Bachelor’s degree
in the various fields of Humanities.
Choose 18 units from at least 3 of the following disciplines:
ART 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 21A
ENGL 1B, 10AB, 11AB, 13AB, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24,
25, 31, 33, 36, 91
Foreign Lang. (American Sign Language, French, German, J apanese,
Spanish)
HIST 2, 3
HUM 2, 4, 70
MUS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
PHIL 6, 7, 8
THTR 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 30, 31, 34
CMST 30
DAN (up to 3 units of Dance may apply to the emphasis)
University Studies: Language Arts – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1496
With careful planning, the Language Arts emphasis will satisfy the
lower division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a
Bachelor’s degree in the various fields of Language Arts.
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University Studies: Language Arts AA Degree continued…
Choose 18 units from at least two areas:
CMST 10, 20, 30, 40, 54, 60
ENGL 1B, 1C, 10AB, 11AB, 13AB, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
24, 25, 31, 33, 36,
Foreign Languages:
ASL 1, 1L, 2, 2L, 3, 4
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GERM 1, 2
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
J OUR 21, 27, 29
University Studies: Liberal Studies –Teaching Prep
– 29 units
SC Program: AA.1504
The Liberal Studies emphasis prepares students to transfer as a
Liberal Studies major to campuses of the California State University
system. This is the bachelor’s degree major students select to
prepare as an elementary school teacher and earn a multiple subjects
credential. See a counselor for this major – many if not all courses
satisfy the general educational pattern.
Complete the following 29 units:
BIOL 10 General Biology (3)
BIOL 10L General Biology Lab (1)
CMST 54 Small Group Communication (3) OR
CMST 60 Public Speaking (3)
ECE 1 Human Development (3)
EDUC 1 Introduction to Education and Teaching (3)
ESCI 12 General Earth Science (4) OR
PHSC 1 Physical Science Survey (4)
HIST 2 World Civilization to 1500 C.E. (3) OR
HIST 3 World Civilization: 1500 to Present (3)
HIST 17A United States History (3) OR
HIST 17B United States History (3)
MATH 41A Concepts of Elementary Mathematics (3) OR
MATH 41B Concepts of Elementary Mathematics (3)
POLS 2 Introduction to American Government (3)
University Studies: Mathematics – 24 units
SC Program: AA.1509
The Mathematics emphasis is designed to provide lower division major
courses to transfer to a university and pursue a baccalaureate degree in
mathematics.
Complete the following 24 units:
MATH 3A Calculus 3A (4)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 4A Calculus 4A (4)
MATH 4B Differential Equations (4)
MATH 6 Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Meteorology/Climatology –
18 units
SC Program: AA.1506
Many universities offer an Atmospheric Science degree or option and
this academic plan is intended to support the transfer student
interested in that bachelor’s degree. Courses in this plan produce a
foundation to transfer in such studies as weather and climate
challenges that face society now and into the future.
Complete the following 10 units:
ESCI 14 Meteorology (4)
ESCI 17 Earth System Science (3)
ESCI 18 Global Climate (3)
Choose the remaining 8 units from the following list to include at least
one additional science course:
Related Science Courses:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
ASTR 1 Astronomy (3)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
Courses from supporting disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3A (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Multicultural Studies – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1502
This emphasis expands a student’s understanding of other cultures
and is good preparation for university majors in Multicultural Studies,
Ethnic studies, and International relations. With careful planning it
could be also be used for students interested in International
Business, geography, and secondary teaching. Students in the
Multicultural Studies program will be exposed to a diversity of non-
western cultures, an increasingly valuable knowledge base in our
global society.
Choose 18 units from at least 3 different disciplines:
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
CMST 20
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
GEOG 1B, 5, 7, 8
HIST 25, 35, 36, 38
POLS 20, 25
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25
University Studies: Natural Sciences – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1512
The Natural Sciences emphasis is designed to provide lower division
major courses to transfer to a university and pursue baccalaureate
degrees in life science and physical science areas.
Choose 18 transferable units from the following disciplines:
AGAS 19
AGEH 33
AGNR 60, 61
AGPS 20
ANAT 1
ASTR 1
BIOL 1, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12
BOT 1
CHEM 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 10, 11, 70, 70A, 71, 71A
ESCI 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
FSS 25
MICR 1
NHIS 15
PHSC 1
PHY 1
PHYS 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 4C
ZOOL 1
University Studies: Oceanography – 22 units
SC Program: AA.1498
This degree plan identifies courses needed for a student to transfer
into any of the marine sciences. The associate degree emphasizes a
multidisciplinary approach as a foundation that can then be applied to
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an Oceanography bachelor’s degree or a more specialized bachelor’s
degree such as Marine Biology or Marine Fisheries.
Complete the following 14 units:
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology (4)
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
ESCI 16 Coastal Oceanographic Field Studies (2)
Choose the remaining 8 units from the following transferable courses
to include at least one additional science course:
Related Science Courses:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
BIOL 12 Field Biology (3)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
ESCI 17 Earth System Science (3)
ESCI 37 Geology of the Northern California Coast (1.5)
ESCI 38 Geology of Point Reyes National Seashore (1.5)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
NHIS 65 Natural History of Patrick’s Point (1)
PHYS 2B General College Physics
Courses from supporting disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Physical Education – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1493
The Physical Education emphasis is designed to provide lower
division major courses to transfer to a university and pursue
baccalaureate degrees in Physical Education – teaching, kinesiology,
and pre-physical therapy.
Choose 18 units from at least 3 areas:
ANAT 1
CHEM 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B
FSS 25
HLTH 1, 2, 3
KINES 1, 2
MATH 14 or 2
PE 4, 11, 12A, 12B, 12C, 15, 16, 17, 20, 23, 30A, 30B,
30C, 31, 32, 35, 37, 51A, 51B, 51C, 60, 62, 69, 70A,
70B, 70C, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75
PEAT 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30
PHY 1
PHYS 2A, 2B
PSYC 1A
University Studies: Physical Sci ences – 22 units
SC Program: AA.1510
The Physical Sciences emphasis is designed to provide students with
the lower division major courses to transfer to a university and pursue
baccalaureate degrees in chemistry, geology, physics, and related
areas. See a counselor for the complete list for your choice of
transfer university and major.
Complete the following 22 units:
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
MATH 3A Calculus (4)
PHYS 2A General College Physics (4) AND
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
OR
PHYS 4A Physics/Mechanics (4) AND
PHYS 4B Physics/Electricity and Magnetism (4)
University Studies: Quantitative Reasoning –
18 units
SC Program: AA.1503
The quantitative reasoning emphasis is a flexibly designed option
which, with proper counseling, provides transfer coursework toward
majors in computer science and math.
Choose a minimum of 18 units from the following mathematics and
computer science courses:
MATH 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14
CIS 2, 60, 61, 62, 63, 72
University Studies: Sci ence Teacher – Earth –
20 units
SC Program: AA.1505
This degree plan prepares the student to transfer as they prepare for
a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, Earth Science
Concentration. Courses in this plan are designed to develop breadth
and to demonstrate multidisciplinary aspects across the Earth
Sciences.
Complete the following 8 units:
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 2 Historical Geology (4) OR
ESCI 6 Ancient Life (4)
Choose the remaining 12 units from the following list to include at
least six units from science courses:
Science courses:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
ASTR 1 Astronomy (3)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ESCI 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42,
43, 44, 45, 46
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
NHIS 65 Natural History of Patrick’s Point (1)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
Courses from supporting disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Soci al Sciences – 21 units
SC Program: AA.1501
The A.A. in University Studies, Social Sciences emphasis is designed
to provide students with a strong foundation for the study of humanity
from diverse perspectives. It is an excellent starting point for students
interested in pursuing baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, history,
political science, psychology, sociology.
Choose 21 units from at least three different disciplines:*
ANTH 1, 2, 5, 14, 25
ARCH 3, 4A
ECE 1, 2, 9
ECON 1A, 1B
FSS 16, 18
GEOG 1A, 1AL,1B, 5, 7, 8
HIST 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 17A, 17B, 25, 35, 36, 38, 40, 55, 57
MATH 14*
POLS 1, 2, 20, 25
PSYC 1A, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 25, 41, 46
SOC 1, 2, 15, 22, 25, 30, 70
*Students can take MATH 14 as part of the 21 units, but it does not
fulfill one of the three discipline requirements.
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University Studies: Worl d Languages – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1514
The World Languages emphasis is recommended for students
pursuing intermediate fluency in a world language to facilitate
communication in professional settings or to begin the first two years
of a language or literature major and transfer to a university.
Choose 10-18 units from the courses listed below:
ASL 1 American Sign Language (4)
ASL 2 American Sign Language 2 (4)
ASL 3 American Sign Language 3 (4)
ASL 4 American Sign Language (4)
FREN 1 Elementary French (5)
FREN 2 Elementary French (5)
FREN 3 Intermediate French (3)
FREN 4 Intermediate French (3)
GERM 1 Elementary German (5)
GERM 2 Elementary German (5)
J APN 1 Elementary J apanese (5)
J APN 2 Elementary J apanese (5)
J APN 3 Intermediate J apanese (5)
J APN 4 Intermediate J apanese (5)
SPAN 1 Spanish 1 (5)
SPAN 2 Spanish 2 (5)
SPAN 3 Spanish 3 (3)
SPAN 4 Spanish 4 (3)
Select the remaining 0 – 8 units from:
Any course not used above
ASL 1L American Sign Language 1 Skill-Building Lab (1)
ASL 2L American Sign Language 2 Skill-Building Lab (1)
ENGL 10A World Literature (to 1650) (3)
ENGL 10B World Literature (after 1650) (3)
ENGL 25 Linguistics (3)
J APN 19 J apanese Conversation 1 (2)
J APN 20 J apanese Conversation 2 (2)
SPAN 19 Spanish Conversation and Culture I (3)
SPAN 20 Spanish Conversation and Culture II (3)
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Associate of Arts Degree – Music (See main Degree and Certificate listings later in this Chapter)
Designed for the student planning on transferring to a four-year college or university. Students complete the CSU or IGETC general education
pattern and the “Core Courses”electives to total a minimum of 60 transferrable units.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 transferrable semester units, courses numbered 1-99 at Shasta College. Note: Please see a
counselor to ensure that all of your units are transferrable since there are some exceptions to this rule.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 in all transferrable coursework. While a minimum
of 2.0 is required for this degree, some majors or transfer institutions may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more
information.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: Certified completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE); OR the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: If completing IGETC all courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy both CSU GE and IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy CSU GE. Note: The University of
California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. English Composition, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Note: If
completing the CSU GE pattern you must also complete an Oral Communication course with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
c. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
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• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
Associate of Science Degree (See main Degree and Certificate listings later in this Chapter)
Designed for the student planning on transferring to a four-year college or university. Students complete the CSU or IGETC general education
pattern and the “Core Courses”electives to total a minimum of 60 transferrable units. Shasta College offers the following AS Transfer Degrees:
Agriculture – Environmental Horticulture Agriculture – Sustainable Agriculture
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 transferrable semester units, courses numbered 1-99 at Shasta College.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 in all transferrable coursework. While a minimum
of 2.0 is required for this degree, some majors or transfer institutions may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more
information.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: Certified completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE).
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy CSU GE.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy CSU GE. Note: The University of
California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. Oral Communication, English Composition, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning courses must be completed with a grade of
“C” or higher.
b. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
c. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
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NON–TRANSFER DEGREES
The associate degrees for non-transfer are designed for the student whose immediate goal is to seek out employment after completion of the
degree, not to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Associate of Arts Degree – Art (See main Degree and Certificate listings later in this Chapter)
Designed for students desiring a two-year degree to prepare to enter the workforce or continue in their current career. Students complete the
Associate Degree-General Education, the “Core” courses in their major, and 60 units of coursework at the associate and transfer level. Students are
advised to consult a counselor before choosing the existing Theatre Arts Degree.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 semester units of coursework, numbered 1-199 at Shasta College.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 based on all college work attempted.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: 21-39 units. Select Associate Degree General Education, California State University General Education
(CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: Any student completing the CSU GE or
IGETC requirements will also have met the Associate Degree General Education requirements for this degree.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Education, CSU GE,
or IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General
Education or CSU GE. Note: The University of California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. Competence in reading and in written expression is demonstrated by a grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses.
Note: Some degrees require completion of a specific course.
ENGL 1A College Composition BUAD 66 Business Communications
b. Competence in mathematics is demonstrated by one of the following criteria:
1. A grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses or a mathematics course numbered from 1-99. Note: Some
degrees require completion of a specific course.
MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra MATH 110 Essential Math
2. Performance at or above the level specified below on the following examinations:
Examination Score
College Board Advanced Placement Math Test (CALC or STAT) 3
Scholastic Aptitude Test – Mathematics (SAT-M) 520 (Beginning 4/95)
American College Testing (ACT) – Math 23
COMPASS Algebra Test 54
Accuplacer – College Level 45
c. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures
and backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race,
ethnicity, gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this
area, a student will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives
as well as their similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
d. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
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• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
Associate of Science General Studies Degree
Designed for students desiring a two-year degree to prepare to enter the workforce or continue in their current career. The choice of emphasis
allows the student to explore an area of interest while providing sufficient depth in a field of knowledge to contribute to lifelong interest. Students
complete the Associate Degree-General Education, one emphasis area, and electives to total a minimum of 60 units of coursework at the associate
and transfer level.
Agricultural Trades
Business – Basic Business
Climatological/Meteorological Studies
Coastal Oceanographic Studies
EMS – Emergency Medical Response
Fire – Fire Investigation
Fire – Fire Service Command, Company Officer
Fire – Wildland Fire Behavior
Food/Beverage/Lodging Management
Geologic Field Studies
Health
Human Development
Humanities
Industrial Technologies
Language Arts
Natural Sciences
Office and Computer Technologies
Public Safety and Services
Social Sciences
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 semester units, courses numbered 1-199 at Shasta College.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 based on all college work attempted.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: Select a General Studies emphasis area. All courses in the emphasis area must be completed with a grade of
“C” or higher.
b. General Education: 21-39 units. Select Associate Degree General Education, California State University General Education (CSU
GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: Any student completing the CSU GE or IGETC
requirements will also have met the Associate Degree General Education requirements for this degree.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Educ., CSU GE, or IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Education
or CSU GE. Note: The University of California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. Competence in reading and in written expression is demonstrated by a grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses. Note:
Some degrees require completion of a specific course.
ENGL 1A College Composition BUAD 66 Business Communications
b. Competence in mathematics is demonstrated by one of the following criteria:
1. A grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses or a mathematics course numbered from 1-99. Note: Some degrees
require completion of a specific course.
MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra MATH 110 Essential Math
2. Performance at or above the level specified below on the following examinations:
Examination Score
College Board Advanced Placement Math Test (CALC or STAT) 3
Scholastic Aptitude Test – Mathematics (SAT-M) 520 (Beginning 4/95)
American College Testing (ACT) – Math 23
COMPASS Algebra Test 54
Accuplacer – College Level 45
c. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
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J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
d. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate
computer literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
Associate of Science General Studies Areas of Emphasis:
General Studies: Agri cul ture Trades – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1496
The Agriculture emphasis allows students to explore all areas of
agriculture, including animal science, agriculture business,
horticulture, horse practices, sustainable or holistic agriculture,
mechanical equipment, natural resources, veterinary practices, and
viticulture.
Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas:
AG 1, 6, 9A, 58
AGAS 10, 11, 15, 19, 30
AGAB 51, 53, 54
AGEH 10, 22, 23, 26, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44,
46, 60, 61, 71, 72, 122,125,130
AGEQ 12, 13, 14, 21, 109, 111, 113
AGMA 42, 44
AGNR 1, 6, 11, 12, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 60, 61, 64, 65, 66A,
69, 70, 83, 173, 174, 176
AGPS 20, 24, 25, 126
AGSA 50, 56
AGVETT 16
AGVIT 80, 81
General Studies: Business – Basic Business –
18 units
SC Program: AS.1497
The Basic Business emphasis allows students to explore many areas
of business, including accounting, business law, management,
marketing, real estate, and specialized areas such as hospitality, and
casino management.
Choose 3-4 units from the following:
ACCT 2 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I (3)
Choose 9-14 units from the following:
BUAD 6 Business Law I (3)
BUAD 8 Business Law II (3)
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business (3)
BUAD 12 International Business (3)
BUAD 15 Business and Society (3)
BUAD 40 Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3)
BUAD 41 Leadership and Supervision (3)
BUAD 42 Financing a Small Business (3)
BUAD 44 Investments (3)
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the J ob (3)
BUAD 66 Business Communications (3)
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce (1)
BUAD 72 e-Commerce Marketing (1)
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Services (3)
BUAD 91 Principles of Management (3)
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics (3)
BUAD 120 Starting a Small Business – The Entrepreneur (1)
Choose the remaining 0-6 units from the following:
BUAD 76, 77, 176
CIS 1
DSS 10, 63
ECON 1A, 1B
HOSP 10, 20, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 65
General Studies: Climatological and
Meteorological Studies – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1513
Many natural processes studied across a broad spectrum of
scientific disciplines influence climate and weather on Earth. This
degree plan reflects that fact by incorporating multidisciplinary
courses such as Earth System Science and Oceanography while
being centered on a core of physics, meteorology, and global
climate. Electives in the plan can support spatial associations,
environmental considerations, geologic and astronomical influences,
as well as computer basics and statistics, depending on student
interests. At least one chemistry and one physics course are
recommended for the degree, as well as the completion of MATH
102 for the GE pattern.
Complete the following 10 units:
ESCI 14 Meteorology (4)
ESCI 17 Earth System Sciences (3)
ESCI 18 Global climate: Past, Present and Future (3)
Choose 4 units from the following:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3) AND
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
Choose 4 units from the following:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1
ASTR 1 Astronomy (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
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General Studies: Coastal Oceanographi c Studies
– 20 units
SC Program: AS.1512
This degree is designed to focus the student’s studies on coastal
marine environments. The plan includes core and supporting
classes that provide the background necessary to apply basic
scientific principles in support of field- and lab-based coastal
research including data collection and analysis, various scientific
methodologies in the field and in the lab, relevant modern scientific
theory, and scientific problem solving. At least one chemistry and
one physics course are recommended for the degree, as well as
the completion of MATH 102 for the GE pattern.
Complete the following 10 units:
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
ESCI 16 Coastal Oceanographic Field Studies (2)
Choose 3 units from the following:
BIOL 10 General Biology (3)
BIOL 12 Field Biology (3)
ESCI 17 Earth System Science (3)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
Choose 4 units from the following:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3) AND
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
BIOL 1* Principles of Biology (4)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
*Recommended
Choose 3 units from the following:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 5 Digital Plant: GIS and Society (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
General Studies: EMS – Emergency Medical
Response – 18 Units
SC Program: AS.1508
This degree is directed at students who will be working as
Emergency Medical Technicians. Additionally, this degree could be
used as a general preparation program for those students who will
be attending a Paramedic certification program.
Complete the following course:
FAID 175 Emergency Medical Technician 1 Basic (5)
Choose at least 13 units from the list below:
ANAT 1 Human Anatomy (5)
BIOL 5 Introduction to Human Biology (3)
BIOL 6 Intro to Human Biology Laboratory (1)
FAID 132 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (2)
FIRS 120 Incident Command System ICS-200 (1)
FSS 25 Nutrition (3)
MICR 1 Microbiology (5)
PHY 1 Physiology (5)
General Studies: Fire – Fire Investigation –
18 Units
SC Program: AS.1507
While available to anyone, this degree is designed for students who
intend on working as fire investigators. Additionally, this degree is
applicable for students who are, or will be working in Fire
Prevention, Plans Checking, or similar functions within a municipal
fire department. Once a student has completed this degree, it is
hoped that they will continue their education and pursue a transfer
level AA degree with a final target being undergraduate and
graduate degrees in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Systems
Analysis, or similar disciplines.
Complete the following 13 units:
FIRS 71 Fire Behavior and Combustion (3)
FIRS 74 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems (3)
FIRS 86 Building Construction for Fire Protection (3)
FIRS 189 Fire Investigation 1A (2)
FIRS 191 Fire Investigation 1B (2)
Choose 5 units from the list below:
ADJ U 16 Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
ADJ U 20 Principles of Investigation (3)
CHEM 2A Introduction to Chemistry (5)
FTWL 101 Wildland Fire Behavior (3)
FTWO 112 Advanced Firefighter Training (.5)
FTWP 114 Wildfire Origin and Cause Determination (1.5)
General Studies: Fire – Fire Service Command,
Company Officer – 18 Uni ts
SC Program: AS.1506
While available to anyone, this degree is designed for students who
have been working as Firefighter/Engineers (paid or volunteer) and
intend on becoming Engine Captains. Additionally, this degree
supports wildland firefighters who are, or will be working at the
Crew/Engine/Dozer/Squad Boss levels, or similar supervisory
positions. Once a student has completed this degree, it is hoped
that they will continue their education and pursue a transfer level
AA degree with a final target being undergraduate and graduate
degrees in team development, group dynamics/psychology, fire
administration or similar disciplines.
Complete the following 4 units:
FIRS 85 Fire Command 1A (2)
FIRS 87 Fire Command 1B (2)
Choose 14 units from the list below:
FIRS 100 Basic Fire Company Operations (2)
FIRS 108 Firefighter II Academy (5)
FIRS 135 Intermediate Incident Command System I-300 (1.5)
FIRS 136 Advanced Incident Command System I-400 (1)
FTWL 102 Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival (3)
FTWL 103 Wildland Fire Operations (3)
FTWO 114 Initial Attack Incident Commander Type 4 (1.5)
FTWO 121 Crew Boss S-230 (1.5)
FTWO 135 Task Force/Strike Team Leader S-330 (1.5)
General Studies: Fire – Wildland Fire Behavior –
18 Units
SC Program: AS.1509
While available to anyone, this degree is designed for students who
have been working as wildland firefighters and intend on working within
the Plans Section of the Incident Command System (specifically the
Situation Unit and Fire Behavior positions). Once a student has
completed this degree, it is hoped that they will continue their education
and pursue a transfer level AA degree with a final target being
undergraduate and graduate degrees in Meteorology, Physics, or
similar disciplines.
Complete the following 4.5 units:
FTWO 113 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190 (.5)
FTWO 132 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-290 (2)
FTWO 144 Intro. to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (2)
Choose 13.5 units from the list below:
CHEM maximum of 3 units
ESCI 14 Meteorology (4)
FIRS 101 Fire Technology Career Placement (1)
FTWL 101 Wildland Fire Behavior (3)
FTWL 103 Wildland Fire Operations (3)
FTWO 111 Firefighter Training (2)
FTWO 112 Advanced Firefighter Training (2)
FTWO 128 Field Observer (1.5)
MATH 110 Essential Math (or equivalent) (3)
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General Studies: Food and Beverage and
Lodging Management – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1517
The Food and Beverage and Lodging management emphasis
allows students to explore many areas of the hospitality industry,
including culinary arts, restaurant management, casino
management, and beverage management.
Choose 12 -18 units from the following courses:
CULA 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 55, 59, 60, 65, 66, 73, 74, 75, 76,
78, 80, 88, 159, 161, 172
DSS 10, 63
HOSP 10, 20, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 65
Choose the remaining 0 – 6 units from the following:
ACCT 2, 4, 101, 102, 103, 104, 194
BUAD 6, 8, 10, 40, 42, 66, 71, 72, 80, 81-90, 91, 106, 120,
166
CIS 1, 83, 86
OAS 10, 11, 12
General Studies: Geol ogic Field Studies – 20
units
SC Program: AS.1511
This degree plan places a field emphasis around classes that
provide the background necessary to apply basic scientific principles
centered on the geological sciences. Classes support modern
geologic theory and its application to field problems as well as lab
experiences that produce a foundation for successful fieldwork. At
least one chemistry and one physics course are recommended for
the degree, as well as the completion of MATH 102 for the GE
pattern.
Complete the following 6 units:
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 23 Introduction to Geology in the Field (2)
Choose one 4-unit course from the list below:
ESCI 2 Historical Geology (4)
ESCI 6 Ancient Life (4)
ESCI 7 Introduction to the Geology of California (4)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
Choose one 3-unit course from the list below:
ESCI 9 Geologic Hazards (3)
ESCI 11 Economic Geology (3)
Choose one combination of the following Earth Science field
courses to total 4 units:
Two 30-series ESCI courses: 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 (1.5 units
each)
AND
One 40 series ESCI course: 42, 43, 44, 45, 47 (1 unit each)
OR
ESCI 26 or ESCI 27
AND
Two 40 -series ESCI courses: 42, 43, 44, 45, 47 (1 unit each)
Choose 3 units from the following list:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 5 Digital Planet: GIS and Society (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
General Studies: Health – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1499
The Health emphasis allows students to explore health-related
topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, substance abuse,
wellness, and medical-related areas in medical terminology, first
aid, EMT training. Students who have completed LVN and CNA
certificate programs can use this emphasis to complete an
associate degree.
Choose 18 units from at least two areas*:
DAN (activity)* 10,15, 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 30A, 30B, 30C,
30D,40A, 40B, 40C, 40D, 50A
FAID 130, 132, 133, 175, 178
FSS 25
HLTH 1, 2, 3
HEOC 10, 100, 130, 131, 160, 181
KINES 1, 2
OAS 110
PE 4, 35
PE (activity)* 11, 12A, 12B, 12C, 15, 16, 17, 30A, 30B, 30C, 31,
32, 37, 51A, 51B, 51C, 60, 62, 69, 70A, 70B, 70C,
71, 72, 73, 74, 75
PEAT (activity)* 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30,
VOCN 160, 161, 162
*Limit of 6 units from Dance, PE activity, and Athletics courses
combined.
General Studies: Human Development – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1501
The Human Development emphasis permits students to explore the
areas of early childhood education, teacher preparation, and family
studies in order to develop foundational concepts and skills in
working with people of all ages. Students will recognize that each
human life, characterized by multiple influences and interrelated
domains, is worthy of study, both individually and within a variety of
contexts.
Choose 18 units from at least two of the following areas:
ECE 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26,
27, 28, 51, 52, 60
EDUC 1
EDTE 51, 52, 61, 62, 71, 72, 73
FSS 10, 12, 16, 18, 25, 26, 27, 46, 60
General Studies: Humani ties – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1515
The Humanities emphasis permits students to explore the arts,
ideas, values, and cultural expressions of the world’s peoples as a
foundation for lifelong learning or as an introduction to fine arts,
literature, music, theater, communication, journalism, and world
languages.
Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas (with no
more than 9 units of foreign language):
ART 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21A, 21B, 23, 26A,
26B, 29A, 29B, 31A, 31B, 35A, 35B, 45, 46, 50A,
55A, 55B, 57, 60A, 60B, 60C, 80A, 80B, 110, 121,
122, 123, 124, 125, 126
ASL 1, 1L, 2 2L, 3, 4
CMST 10, 20, 30, 40, 54, 60
DAN (Up to 3 units of Dance courses may apply)
ENGL 1B, 1C, 10AB, 11AB, 13AB, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 24, 25, 31, 33, 36, 91
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GERM 1, 2
HUM 2, 4, 70
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
J OUR 21, 24, 27, 29
MUS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 21A, 22A, 22B, 25A,
29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47
PHIL 6, 7, 8
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20, 151
THTR 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31, 34, 41, 42, 50,
51, 52, 60, 70, 74, 81, 153
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General Studies: Industri al Technologies –
18 units
SC Program: AS.1500
The Industrial Technology emphasis permits the student to explore
the trades and acquire skills in a variety of technical fields:
automotive and diesel technology, construction, computerized
drafting, computer electronics, heavy equipment operation, aviation
ground school, machine tooling, and welding.
Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas:
AGMA 42, 44
AUTO 1, 10, 20, 21, 130, 131, 147, 150, 161, 162, 163,
180, 181
CONS 45, 46, 47, 48, 52, 53, 54, 55A, 56, 84, 148, 149,
150, 160, 161, 178
DIES 48, 49, 160, 161, 162, 164, 166, 170
INDE 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
ENGR 1A, 1B, 2, 22, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38
INDE 1, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 101, 102
WELD 70, 73, 118, 170, 171, 174, 175 176, 178, 182, 184,
186, 188
WTT 177, 180, 181, 183, 184, 186
General Studies: Language Arts – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1502
The emphasis in language arts allows students to explore the areas
of both written and spoken English language, literature, and world
languages.
Choose 18 units from at least two areas:
CMST 10, 20, 30, 40, 54, 60
ENGL 1B, 1C, 10AB, 11AB, 13AB, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 24, 25, 31, 33, 36, 91
J OUR 21, 27, 29
Foreign Languages:
ASL 1, 1L, 2, 2L, 3, 4
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GERM 1, 2
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
General Studies: Natural Sciences – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1514
This emphasis allows the student to explore the broad areas of life
and physical sciences as a foundation for lifelong learning.
Choose 18 units from at least four of the following areas:
Agriculture:
AGAS 19
AGEH 33
AGNR 60
AGPS 20
ANAT 1
ASTR 1
BIOL 1,5,6,10,11,12
BOT 1, 50, 52
CHEM 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 6, 10, 11, 16, 26, 70, 70A, 71, 71A,
ESCI 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
23, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46
FSS 25
GEOG 1A, 1AL, 10, 21, 24, 25
MICR 1
NHIS 15, 65, 105
PHSC 1
PHY 1
PHYS 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 4C
ZOOL 1, 15, 63
General Studies: Office and Computer
Technologies – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1498
The office and computer technologies emphasis allows students to
explore many areas of office management, and computer and
information management, including clerical skills, legal assisting,
medical coding and billing, medical transcription, Computer
Networking, A+, and Web design.
Choose 12 – 18 units from the following areas:
CIS 1, 2, 20, 21, 23, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 50, 51, 52, 53,
54, 55, 57,60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 72, 73, 83, 86, 90,92
OAS 10, 11, 12, 30, 51, 52, 53, 64, 80, 84, 91, 92, 93, 94,
112, 113, 114, 152, 158, 160, 166, 171
Choose 0 – 6 additional units:
ACCT 101, 102, 103, 104
BUAD 10, 45, 66, 71, 72
General Studies: Publi c Safety and Services –
18 units
SC Program: AS.1503
This emphasis permits the student to explore courses in the field of
public safety and for current law enforcement personnel to earn an
associate degree for advancement in the field.
Complete the following course:
ADJ U 10 Introduction to Administration of J ustice (3)
Choose the remaining 15 units from the following:
ADJ U 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30,
40, 41, 42, 100, 102, 106
General Studies: Social Sciences – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1516
This emphasis allows students to explore the social and behavioral
sciences as a foundation for lifelong learning, or as introduction to
the related fields of anthropology, psychology, sociology,
economics, geography, history, and political science.
Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas:
ANTH 1, 2, 5, 14, 25
ARCH 3, 4A, 5A
ECE 1, 2, 9
ECON 1A, 1B
FSS 16, 18
GEOG 1A, 1AL, 1B, 2A, 2B, 5, 7, 8
HIST 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 17A, 17B, 25, 35, 36, 38, 40, 55, 57
POLS 1, 2, 20, 25
PSYC 1A, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 41, 46
SOC 1, 2, 15, 22, 25, 70
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Associate of Science Degree (See the main Degree and Certificate listings later in this Chapter)
The AS degree is primarily oriented to technical, science, and occupational programs. It is intended for the student who plans to enter the workforce
after completion of the two-year degree. Students complete the Associate Degree-General Education, the courses in their major, and electives
totaling a minimum of 60 units of coursework at the associate and transfer level.
Administration of J ustice
Agriculture-Forest Science and Technology
Agriculture-Horticulture and Landscaping
Agriculture-Natural Resources
Applied Geographic Information Systems
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
Accounting Concentration
General Business Concentration
Computer and Information Systems
Systems Management
Network Administration
Construction Technology
Dental Hygiene
Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Education
Family Studies
Fire Technology
Hospitality Management
Culinary Arts Concentration
Hotel/Restaurant Management Concentration
Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing
Office Administration
Administrative Office Professional
Health Information Management
Welding Technology
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: The majority of degrees require a minimum of 60 semester units of coursework, numbered 1-199 at Shasta College.
Refer to your degree for the required number of units.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 based on all college work attempted.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: Select an Associate Degree major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: 21-39 units. Select Associate Degree General Education, California State University General Education (CSU
GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: Any student completing the CSU GE or IGETC
requirements will also have met the Associate Degree General Education requirements for this degree.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Education, CSU GE, or
IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Education
or CSU GE. Note: The University of California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. Competence in reading and in written expression is demonstrated by a grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses. Note:
Some degrees require completion of a specific course.
ENGL 1A College Composition BUAD 66 Business Communications
b. Competence in mathematics is demonstrated by one of the following criteria:
1. A grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses or a mathematics course numbered from 1-99. Note: Some degrees
require completion of a specific course.
MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra MATH 110 Essential Math
2. Performance at or above the level specified below on the following examinations:
Examination Score
College Board Advanced Placement Math Test (CALC or STAT) 3
Scholastic Aptitude Test – Mathematics (SAT-M) 520 (Beginning 4/95)
American College Testing (ACT) – Math 23
COMPASS Algebra Test 54
Accuplacer – College Level 45
c. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3
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d. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
SECOND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Check with Admissions and Records Office for specific criteria.
APPLYING FOR YOUR DEGREE: You must apply for your Degree in the Admissions & Records Office two months before the end of the semester
in which you plan to complete it.
CATALOG RIGHTS: As long as you maintain continuous attendance at Shasta College, your catalog rights are protected according to the following
regulations: You may elect to meet the graduation requirements in effect 1) at the time of initial enrollment or 2) at the semester of graduation,
provided you have not had an interruption in attendance of more than two successive semesters. (Summer is not considered a successive
semester when not enrolled but will be used to begin enrollment or maintain continuous attendance.) If you are following an earlier version of a
program in which your department has discontinued or modified required courses, the department may authorize appropriate substitutions. It is
advisable that you make contact with the department as soon as possible so you can accommodate any changes into your ed plan. If while enrolled
you declare a new major, you should normally expect to follow the requirements in effect at the time you change your major or in effect when you file
for graduation. Whether you choose option 1) or 2) concerning your major or emphasis, you may continue to follow the general education and
graduation requirements listed in the catalog at the time of initial enrollment (provided you maintain catalog rights as defined above). While catalog
rights hold degree requirements, they do not shield students from changes in prerequisites required in a given course. Prerequisite requirements
which students must follow are those stated in course descriptions in the current catalog.
DOUBLE COUNTING: Courses may be double counted for the emphasis, the GE pattern, and/or the Multi-Cultural/Graduation requirement. For the
General Studies major, the emphasis and GE pattern must total at least 36 units. For the University Studies major, the emphasis and GE must total
at least 45 units.
Note: Students also prepare to transfer to many other majors at four year universities by completing the IGETC or CSU GE certificate and the major
preparation courses listed at www.assist.org
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR SHASTA COLLEGE:
Shasta College has numbered courses to assist students in scheduling. Refer to the complete course description in the catalog for explanation of
the course. Numbering is according to the following system:
0-99* Baccalaureate level course. Courses certified by Shasta College as meeting transfer requirements to the California State University
System. The U.C. system publishes a list annually that indicates which Shasta College courses are accepted for admission. This list
is available in the Transfer Center, Shasta College Admissions Office, and www.assist.org.
100-199 Courses, primarily vocational in nature, meeting Associate Degree graduation requirements. Generally not transferable to four-year
institutions.
200-299 Basic skills courses designed to enable students to succeed in college level work, or pre-collegiate occupational preparation courses.
These courses do not transfer or apply to an Associate Degree (Title 5, Section 55002).
300-399 Ungraded (adult education) courses designed to meet specific student needs. These courses carry no unit credit.
*Baccalaureate level courses are those commonly taught in a four-year college or university at the freshman & sophomore level.
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Associate Degree – General Education
General Education - 21 units (plus a major field of study = 60 units)
The goal of general education is a more well-rounded individual with a broad understanding of the physical universe, people as individuals and as
members of society, artistic and cultural expression, written composition, oral communication, analytical thinking, multicultural environments, and
perspectives of people from other cultures and backgrounds.
In order to complete the General Education requirements, a student must complete twenty-one (21) units of study. Three units must be completed in each of
the following areas: 1, Natural Science; 2, Social and Behavioral Sciences; 3, Humanities; 4-a, Language and Rationality, English Composition; 4-b,Oral
Communication; 4c, Analytical Thinking, and 5, Multicultural/Living Skills. A course cannot be counted in more than one area of study with the exception of
the #6 Multicultural requirement. A four (4) quarter unit course is 2-2/3 semester units and satisfies an area. Total units must equal 21 or more semester
units. The course used to satisfy the Multicultural Requirement may also be used to satisfy one of the other areas if appropriate.
1. NATURAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units required. Courses in the Natural Science GE area examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural
phenomena. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to use the scientific method to conduct basic experiments, collect,
analyze, and evaluate data in a lab setting, or will be able to use scientific inquiry skills related to hypothesis, prediction, assumption, interpretation and
evaluation.
AGAS 19 Prin of Animal Sci
AGEH 33 Envir Horticulture
AGNR 1 Intro to Nat Res
AGNR 60 Envir Science
AGNR 64 Watershed Mgmt
AGPS 20 Plant Science
AGPS 24 Soils
ANAT 1 Anatomy
ANTH 1 Phys Anthropology
ASTR 1 Astronomy
ASTR 2 Stellar Astronomy
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology
BIOL 5 Human Biology
BIOL 10 Gen Biology
BIOL 11 Div of Life
BIOL 12 Field Biology
BOT 1 Botany
CHEM 1AB Gen Chemistry
CHEM 2AB Intro Chemistry
CHEM 6 Chemistry/Envir
CHEM 10 Chemistry/Lib Art
CHEM 16 Chem Prob Solv
ESCI 1 Phys Geology
ESCI 6 Ancient Life
ESCI 7 Intro/Geol of Calif
ESCI 8 Planetary Geology
ESCI 9 Earthquakes
ESCI 10 Envir Geology
ESCI 12 Gen Earth Science
ESCI 14 Meteorology
ESCI 15 Oceanography
ESCI 17 Earth Sys Science
ESCI 18 Global Climate
FSS 25 Nutrition
GEOG 1A Phys Geog
MICR 1 Microbiology
NHIS 5 Nat Hist Neotropics
NHIS 15 Natural History
PHSC 1 Phys Sci Survey
PHYS 2AB Gen Physic
PHYS 4A Physics-Mech
PHY 1 Physiology
ZOOL 1 Zoology
Or select 3 units from
these 1-2 unit courses:
BOT 50, 52
ESCI 16,32,33,34,35,36,
37,38,42,43,44,45,46
NHIS 65
ZOOL 15, 63
2. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Three (3) units required. Courses in the Social and Behavioral Sciences GE area focus on people as
individuals and as members of society. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to describe, explain, compare, and
critique methods of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences, or will be able to apply concepts from the social sciences in order to analyze, evaluate,
classify, and explain human behavior, or will be able to identify and discuss how societies and social subgroups operate.
ADJ U 10 Intro to AOJ
AGAB 54 Ag Economics
AGPS 25 Calif. Water
ANTH 2 Cultural Anth*
ANTH 5 Human./Cult./Ecol
ANTH 14 Relig,Myth,Ritual*
ANTH 25 Cult. Hist Indian*
ARCH 3 Prin of Arch
ARCH 4A Beg Field Arch.
CMST 20 Intercul.Comm.
ECE 1 Human Develop
ECE 2 Child/Family/Comm
ECE 9 Child Growth & Dev.
ECON 1A/B Economics
FSS 16 Marriage Family
FSS 18 Adulthood/Aging
FSS 60 Life Management
GEOG 1B Cultural Geog*
GEOG 5 Digital Planet
GEOG 7 Calif Geography*
GEOG 8 World Reg Geog*
HIST 1AB Western Civil
HIST 2/3 World Civilization*
HIST 17AB US History
HIST 25 African Am. Hist*
HIST 35 Hist/Mexican Amer*
HIST 36 History Far East*
HIST 38 Hist World Relig*
HIST 40 Hist/Gov of CA
HIST 55 Hist/Amer West
HIST 57 Russian History
J OUR 21 Mass Commun
POLS 1 Intro Poli Science
POLS 2 American Govt
POLS 20 Politics/Dev World*
POLS 25 Global Politics
PSYC 1A Gen Psychology
PSYC 5 Human Sexuality
PSYC 14 Pers/Social Adj
PSYC 15 Soc Psychology
PSYC 16 Health Psych
PSYC 17 Abnormal Psych
PSYC 20 Cross Cult Psyc*
PSYC 41 Cult Soc Child*
PSYC 46 Hum Mem/Lrng.
SOC 1 Intro Sociology
SOC 2 Social Problems
SOC 15 Soc Mass Media
SOC 22 Soc of Aging
SOC 25 Soc Minorities*
SOC 30 Soc. Of Gender*
SOC 70 Social Welfare
3. HUMANITIES: Three (3) units required. Courses in the Humanities GE area are those which study the cultural activities and artistic expressions of
human beings. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to express verbally and in writing examples of how peoples of
different times and cultures relate to their environments through individual artistic expression and shared cultural traditions, will be able to critically assess and
discuss examples of artworks and cultural artifacts utilizing qualitative, contextual criteria, or will be able to describe, explain, discuss, evaluate, compare and
contrast, theories that philosophers have used to understand the nature of reasoning, reality and value.
ART 1 Intro to Art
ART 2 History of Art
ART 3 Western Art
ART 4 World Art*
ART 6 History/Modern Art
ASL 1 Am. Sign Lang 1*
ASL 2 Am. Sign Lang 2*
ASL 3 Am. Sign Lang 3*
ASL 4 Am. Sign Lang 4*
CHIN 1 Mandarin Chinese*
CMST 30 Oral Interpret
ENGL 1B Lit & Comp
ENGL 10AB World Lit*
ENGL 11A/B Survey/Am. Lit
ENGL 13A/B Survey Eng Lit
ENGL 14 Drama as Lit
ENGL 15 Lit Women
ENGL 16 Poetry
ENGL 17 Shakespeare
ENGL 18 African Amer Lit*
ENGL 19 Bible as Literature
ENGL 20 World Mythology*
ENGL 24 Multicult Persp*
ENGL 25 Linguistics
ENGL 31 Creative Writ
ENGL 33 Fiction and Film
ENGL 36 Children’s Lit
FREN 1/2/3/4 French*
GERM 1/2 German*
HIST 2/3 World Civilization*
HUM 2 Explor Humanities
HUM 4 Human thru Film
HUM 70 Explor Cont TV
J APN 1/2/3/4 J apanese*
J APN 19+20 J apanese Conv
MUS 10 Music Apprec
MUS 11 Hist J azz & Rock
MUS 14 World Music*
MUS 15 History of Rock
MUS 16 History of J azz
PHIL 6 Intro to Philosophy
PHIL 7 Ethics:Right/Wrong
PHIL 8 Logic
PHIL 14 Mod Western Phil
SPAN 1/2/3/4 Spanish*
SPAN 19 Span Conv/Cult I
SPAN 20 Span Conver II
THTR 1 Intro to Theatre
THTR 5 20
th
Cent Theatre
THTR 8 Hist/World Theatre
THTR 9 Hist/World Theatre
4. LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY: Courses in the Language and Rationality GE Area are those which study the principles and applications of language
toward logical thought, clear and precise expression and critical evaluation or communication in whatever symbol system the student uses.
a. English Composition: Three (3) units required. Courses fulfilling the written composition requirement are designed to include both expository and
argumentative writing. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to write clear, logically organized essays using
expository and argumentative modes and applying conventions of documentation when appropriate.
ENGL 1A College Composition BUAD 66 Business Communication
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b. Oral Communication: Three (3) units required. Courses fulfilling the oral communication requirement are designed to emphasize the
psychological, cultural and linguistic factors which affect human communication, including how communication operates in various situations.
Course content includes an emphasis on the ability to speak and listen effectively, as well as verbal and non-verbal communication. After
successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to identify and discuss the role oral communication plays in academic,
social, and professional endeavors; and will be able to demonstrate oral competency by constructing messages appropriate to particular
communication situations covered in their particular courses.
CMST 10 Interpersonal Communication
CMST 20 Intercultural Communication*
CMST 30 Oral Interpretation
CMST 40 Argument/Debate
CMST 54 Small Group Comm.
CMST 60 Public Speaking
c. Analytical Thinking: Three (3) units required. Courses fulfilling the analytical thinking requirement include mathematics, logic, statistics, computer
language and programming and related disciplines. Courses in this area may be used to meet the math competency requirement. After successful
completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to apply logical reasoning to collect and critically evaluate information, or construct a
formal argument complete with support and reach a logical conclusion, or apply logical reasoning to solve problems.
See Math Competency Requirement listed below
AS Level Math :
MATH 102 Inter Algebra
MATH 110 Essential Math
Other Math Courses:
MATH 2 Precalculus
MATH 2A Precalculus College Algebra
MATH 2B Precalculus Trigonometry
MATH 3A Calculus
MATH 3B Calculus
MATH 8 Finite Mathematics
MATH 9 Survey of Calculus
MATH 10 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 11 Patterns of Math
MATH 13 College Algebra/Liberal Arts
MATH 14 Statistics
MATH 17 Calculus for Soc/Life Science
MATH 41AB Conc./Elem Math
Other acceptable courses (if math
competency has been satisfied):
CIS 2 Intro Computer Science
CIS 60 Visual Basic Programming
CIS 61 C++Lang Programming
CIS 62 J ava Programming
CIS 63 Assembler Lang Program.
PHIL 8 Logic
5. MULTICULTURAL/LIVING SKILLS-- Three (3) units required, from either area. Courses in the Multicultural/Living Skills GE area prepare students to live and
work in an increasingly multicultural environment or encourage development as integrated physiological, social and psychological beings. After successful
completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to compare and contrast perspectives of various cultural groups as defined by religion, ethnicity,
race, gender, class or other important social categories; or identify “at risk”patterns of physical or academic or social or emotional or financial behavior and
apply their knowledge and skills to assess these patterns and make recommendations for altering them; or develop the criteria for personal or professional
success in a given area and then create a specific action plan that targets the criteria—along with a timeline for accountability and evaluation.
MULTICULTURAL COURSES:
ANTH 2 Cultural Anthropology*
ANTH 14 Religion/Myth/Ritual*
ANTH 25 Cult/Hist North Am Indian*
ART 4 World Art *
CMST 20 Intercultural Comm.*
ENGL 10A/B World Lit*
ENGL 18 African American Lit*
ENGL 20 World Mythology*
ENGL 24 Multicultural Lit*
GEOG 1B Cultural Geog*
GEOG 7 California Geog*
GEOG 8 World Regional Geog*
HIST 2/3 World Civilization*
HIST 25 African American History*
HIST 36 History of the Far East*
HIST 38 History/World Religion*
MUS 14 World Music*
POLS 20 Politics/Developing World*
PSYC 20 Cross Cultural Psychology*
PSYC 41 Cultural Social Childhood*
SOC 25 Sociology of Minorities*
SOC 30 Sociology of Gender*
LIVING SKILLS:
AGNR 11 Environ. Ethics
BUAD 10 Intro to Business
BUAD 45 Human Relations/J ob
ECE 1 Human Development
ECE 2 Child/Family/Community
ECE 9 Child Growth & Dev.
FSS 16 Marriage and Family
FSS 18 Adulthood/Aging
FSS 25 Nutrition
FSS 26 Nutrition/Life Span
FSS 46 Personal Finance
FSS 60 Life Management
HLTH 1 Health and Wellness#
HLTH 2 Nutrition and Fitness
HLTH 3 Substance Abuse Awareness
PE 4 Lifetime Fitness
PSYC 5 Human Sexuality
PSYC 14 Personal/Social Adj.
REGN 20+33 Med Sur Nrs II/III
SOC 22 Sociology of Aging
STU 1 College Success
6. MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT – Three (3) units required. (Note: A course in this area may be double-counted to also satisfy one of the other areas
numbered 1-5. Courses which can be double-counted are marked with an asterisk.) - Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives
on people from other cultures and backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with
race, ethnicity, gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will
be able to compare and contrast perspectives of various cultural groups as defined by religion, ethnicity, race, gender, class or other important social
categories.
ADJ U 24 Multicult Issues/Law Enf
ANTH 2 Cultural Anth
ANTH 14 Rel, Myth & Ritual
ANTH 25 Cult/Hist North Am Indian
ART 4 World Art
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4 American Sign Lang
CHIN 1 Mandarin Chinese
CMST 20 Intercultural Comm.
ECE 28 Teach Div. Society
ENGL 10A World Lit (to 1650)
ENGL 10B World Lit (after 1650)
ENGL 18 African Amer Lit
ENGL 20 World Mythology
ENGL 24 Multicul Perspec/Amer Lit
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4 French
GEOG 1B Cultural Geography
GEOG 7 California Geography
GEOG 8 World Regional Geog
GERM 1, 2 German
HIST 2 World Civ to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3 World Civ 1500 to Present
HIST 25 African American History
HIST 35 History/Mexican Americans
HIST 36 History/Far East
HIST 38 History/World Religions
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4 J apanese
MUS 14 World Music
POLS 20 Politics of Dev World
PSYC 20 Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSYC 41 Cul/Soc Context Childhood
SOC 25 Sociology of Minorities
SOC 30 Sociology of Gender
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish
7. COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENT
To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
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California State Universities – General Education
Shasta College students will meet the General Education requirements for all campuses of the California State University system by completing the following
General Education Program. Shasta College may certify a maximum of 39 semester units from Categories A - E. Note: No more than 30 semester units
may be certified from Categories B - D. Courses listed more than once may be used to fulfill the requirements of one category only.
An additional 9 units of upper division work must be taken at a CSU campus to complete the full 48-unit General Education requirement.
CATEGORY A: Students shall select a minimum of nine (9) units in communications in the English language. Students must select one course from each area.
A1: Oral Communication
CMST 54: Small Group Communication CMST 60: Public Speaking
A2: Written Communication
ENGL 1A: College Composition
A3: Critical Thinking
ENGL 1B: Literature & Composition
ENGL 1C: Crit. Reasoning/Reading/Writ
PHIL 8: Logic
CMST 40: Argumentation and Debate
CATEGORY B: Students shall select a minimum of nine (9) units in the physical universe and its life forms and in mathematical concepts and quantitative
reasoning. Students shall select at least three units from each area. One of the courses must have a laboratory. Additional courses may
be selected from any area. Courses underlined are designated as laboratory courses.
B1/B3: Physical Sciences
ASTR 1: Astronomy
ASTR 2: Stellar Astronomy
AGPS 24: Soils
CHEM 1A: General Chemistry
CHEM 1B: General Chemistry
CHEM 2A: Introduction to Chemistry
CHEM 2B: Intro to Organic & Bio Chemistry
CHEM 6: Intro. Chemistry Applied to Envir.
CHEM 10: Chemistry for Liberal Arts
CHEM 11: Chemistry Lab for Liberal Arts
CHEM 16: Chemical Problem Solving
ESCI 1: Physical Geology
ESCI 2: Geology, Historical
ESCI 3: Mineralogy & Crystal Optics
ESCI 4: Rock Origins & Relationships
ESCI 6: Ancient Life
ESCI 7: Intro to Geology of California
ESCI 8: Planetary Geology
ESCI 9: Earthquakes, Volcanoes
ESCI 10: Environmental Geology
ESCI 12: General Earth Science
ESCI 14: Meteorology
ESCI 15: Oceanography
ESCI 17: Earth System Science
ESCI 18: Global Climate: Past, Present, Future
GEOG 1A: Physical Geography
GEOG 1AL: Physical Geography Lab
PHSC 1: Physical Science Survey
PHYS 2A: Gen. College Physics
PHYS 2B: Gen. College Physics
PHYS 4A: Physics - Mechanics
B2/B3: Life Sciences
AGAS 19: Principles of Animal Science
AGEH 33: Environ. Horticulture
AGNR 60: Environmental Science
AGNR 61: Environmental Science Lab
AGPS 20: Plant Science
ANAT 1: Human Anatomy
ANTH 1: Physical Anthropology
BIOL 1: Principles of Biology
BIOL 5: Human Biology
BIOL 6: Human Biology
BIOL 10: General Biology
BIOL 10L: General Biology Lab
BIOL 11: Diversity of Life
BIOL 12: Field Biology
BOT 1: General Botany
ESCI 6: Ancient Life
MICR 1: Microbiology
NHIS 5: Natural History of the Neotropics
NHIS 15: Natural History
PHY 1: Physiology
ZOOL 1: General Zoology
B4: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
MATH 2: Precalculus Mathematics
MATH 2A: Precalculus College Algebra
MATH 2B: Precalculus Trigonometry
MATH 3A, 3B, 4A: Calculus
MATH 4B: Differential Equations
MATH 6: Linear Algebra
MATH 8: Finite Mathematics
MATH 9: Survey of Calculus
MATH 10: Plane Trigonometry
MATH 11: Patterns of Mathematical Thought
MATH 13: College Algebra for Liberal Arts
MATH 14: Introduction to Statistics
MATH 17: Calculus for Soc/Life Sciences
MATH 41A: Concepts of Elementary Math
MATH 41B: Concepts of Elementary Math
CATEGORY C: Students shall select a minimum of nine (9) units among the arts, literature, philosophy, and foreign languages, with at least one course in
the arts and one in the humanities.
C1: Arts
ART 1: Introduction to Art
ART 2: History of Western Art
ART 3: Western Art, Renaissance to Cont.
**ART 4: World Art
ART 6: History of Modern Art
CMST 30: Oral Interpretation
ENGL 14: Drama as Lit
HUM 2: Exploring the Humanities
HUM 4: Humanities Through Film
MUS 10: Music Appreciation
MUS 11: History of J azz and Rock
**MUS 14: World Music
MUS 15: History of Rock
MUS 16: History of J azz
THTR 1: Introduction to Theatre
THTR 5: 20th Century Theatre
THTR 8: History of World Theatre I
THTR 9: History of World Theatre II
C2: Humanities
ASL 1 American Sign Language 1
ASL 2 American Sign Language 2
ASL 3 American Sign Language 3
ASL 4 American Sign Language 4
CHIN 1: Mandarin Chinese 1
ENGL 1B: Literature & Composition
**ENGL 10A: World Literature to 1650
**ENGL 10B: World Literature after 1650
ENGL 11A, 11B: Survey of American Lit.
ENGL 13A, 13B: Survey of English Lit.
ENGL 14: Drama as Lit
ENGL 15: Lit. By/About Women
ENGL 16: Poetry
ENGL 17: Intro to Shakespeare
*ENGL 18: African American Lit
ENGL 19: Survey of Bible as Literature
**ENGL 20: World Mythology
*ENGL 24: Multicultural American Lit.
ENGL 25: Linguistics
ENGL 31: Creative Writing
ENGL 33: Fiction and Film
ENGL 36: Children’s Lit
FREN 1, 2: Elementary French
FREN 3, 4: Intermediate French
GERM 1, 2: Elementary German
HIST 2: World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3: World Civilization: 1500 to Present
HUM 2: Exploring the Humanities
HUM 4: Humanities Through Film
HUM 70: Exploring Contemporary TV
J APN 1, 2: Elementary J apanese
J APN 3, 4: Intermediate J apanese
J APN 19, 20: J apanese Conversation 1,2
PHIL 6: Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 7: Ethics: Understanding Right/Wrong
PHIL 8: Logic
PHIL 14: Modern Western Philosophy
SPAN 1, 2: Spanish 1,2
SPAN 3, 4: Spanish 3,4
SPAN 19,20: Span Conversation/Culture I/ II
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CATEGORY D: Students shall select a minimum of nine (9) units in social, political and economic institutions and behavior, and their historical background,
with courses taken in at least two disciplines.
D1: Anthropology and Archaeology
**ANTH 2: Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 5: Humanity, Culture & Ecology
**ANTH 14: Religion, Myth, and Ritual
*ANTH 25: Culture & History/No. Am. Indian
**ARCH 3: Principles of Archaeology
D2: Economics
AGAB 54: Agricultural Economics ECON 1A, 1B: Principles of Economics
D3: Ethnic Studies
*ANTH 25: Culture & Hist/North Am. Indian
*GEOG 7: California Geography
*HIST 25: African American History
*HIST 35: History of Mexican Americans
*PSYC 20: Cross-cultural Psychology
*SOC 25: Sociology of Minorities
D4: Gender Studies SOC 30: Sociology of Gender
D5: Geography
**GEOG 1B: Cultural Geography
GEOG 5: Digital Planet: GIS and Society
*GEOG 7: California Geography
**GEOG 8: World Regional Geography
D6: History
HIST 1A,1B: History of Western Civ.
HIST 2: World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3: World Civilization 1500 to Present
HIST 17A,17B: U.S. History
*HIST 25: African American History
*HIST 35: History of Mexican Americans
**HIST 36: History of the Far East
**HIST 38: History of World Religion
HIST 40: History & Govern. California
HIST 55: History of American West
HIST 57: Russian History
D7: Interdisciplinary Social or Behavorial Science
AGNR 11: Environmental Ethics
AGPS 25: California Water
CMST 10: Interpersonal Communication
*CMST 20: Intercultural Communication
ECE 1: Human Development
ECE 9: Child Growth & Development
J OUR 21: Intro. to Mass Communications
PSYC 5: Human Sexuality
*PSYC 41: Cultural/Soc Context of Chldhd
D8: Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
ADJ U 10: Intro to AOJ
POLS 1: Intro. to Political Science
POLS 2: Intro. to Amer. Government
**POLS 20: Politics of the Developing World
POLS 25: Global Politics
D9: Psychology
PSYC 1A: General Psychology
PSYC 14: Personal/Social Adjustment
PSYC 15: Social Psychology
PSYC 16: Health Psychology
PSYC 17: Abnormal Psychology
*PSYC 20: Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSYC 46: Human Memory and Learning
D10: Sociology and Criminology
SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2: Social Problems
SOC 15: Sociology of Mass Media
SOC 22: Sociology of Aging
*SOC 25: Sociology of Minorities
SOC 30: Sociology of Gender
SOC 70: Social Welfare
AMERICAN HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM A CSU CAMPUS
Completion of a course in American History and a course in American Government is a requirement to graduate from any of the 23 CSU universities.
At Shasta College, HIST 17A or HIST 17B, and POLS 2 will satisfy the requirement.
CATEGORY E: Students shall select a minimum of three (3) units in lifelong understanding and development of themselves as integrated physiological,
social and psychological entities.
E1:
ECE 1: Human Development
ECE 2: Child, Family, Community
ECE 9: Child Growth & Development
FSS 16: Marriage and Family
FSS 18: Adulthood and Aging
FSS 25: Nutrition
FSS 26: Nutrition Through the Life Span
FSS 60: Life Management
HLTH 1: Health and Wellness
HLTH 2: Nutrition and Fitness
HLTH 3: Substance Abuse Awareness
PSYC 1A: General Psychology
PSYC 5: Human Sexuality
PSYC 14: Personal/Social Adjustment
PSYC 16: Health Psychology
SOC 22: Sociology of Aging
STU 1: College Success
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CHICO STATE requires two courses to satisfy the U.S. Diversity & Global Cultures requirement. Both courses may be part of the 39-unit General Education
requirement.
a. Courses with one asterisk (*) meet the U.S. Diversity requirement and are “concerned primarily with the aspirations and history of ethnic subcultures”.
They are ANTH 25, CMST 20, ENGL 18, ENGL 24, GEOG 7, HIST 25, HIST 35, PSYC 20, PSYC 41, SOC 25.
b. Courses with two asterisks (**) meet the Global Cultures requirement and are “concerned primarily with cultures and societies outside Western
Heritage”. They are ANTH 2, ANTH 14, ARCH 3, ART 4, ENGL 10A, ENGL 10B, ENGL 20, GEOG 1B, GEOG 8, HIST 36, HIST 38, MUS 14,
POLS 20.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Courses taken for CSU General Education are applied to categories based on the General Education list for the year they are completed.
This is the approved list for courses taken Fall 2015 through Summer 2016. See www.assist.org for prior years.
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Shasta College 2015-2016 IGETC
(Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum)
Students who are planning to transfer to the University of California system or who are undecided about whether to transfer to a UC or CSU may satisfy general
education requirements with IGETC. The IGETC will permit a student to transfer from a community college to a campus in either the UC or CSU system without the
need to take additional lower division general education courses to satisfy campus general education requirements. Transfer students to UC have the option of following
IGETC or completing the general education requirement at the campus they plan to attend. Students pursuing majors that require extensive lower division preparation
may not find the IGETC option to be advantageous. Check with a counselor before choosing your general education pattern.
IGETC courses must be completed with a "C" grade or better (P is acceptable).
AREA 1 - ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
Group A: English Composition (one course)
ENGL 1A: College Composition
Group B: Critical Thinking/English Composition (one course)
ENGL 1B: Literature and Composition
ENGL 1C: Critical Reasoning, Reading and Writing
FOR CSU ONLY:
Group C: Oral Communication (one course)
CMST 54: Small Group Communication CMST 60: Public Speaking
AREA 2 - MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING (one course):
MATH 2: Pre-Calculus
MATH 2A: Precalculus College Algebra
MATH 2B: Precalculus Trigonometry
MATH 3A: Calculus+
MATH 3B: Calculus
MATH 4A: Calculus
MATH 4B: Differential Equations
MATH 6: Linear Algebra
MATH 8: Finite Math
MATH 9: Survey of Calculus+
MATH 13: College Algebra for Liberal Arts
MATH 14: Intro to Statistics
MATH 17: Calc. for Social/Life Sciences
AREA 3 - ARTS AND HUMANITIES (three courses; at least one course from the Arts and one from the Humanities):
ARTS:
ART 1: Introduction to Art
ART 2: History of Western Art
ART 3: Western Art, Renaissance to Cont.
ART 4: World Art
ART 6: History of Modern Art
MUS 10: Music Appreciation
MUS 11: History of J azz and Rock
MUS 14: World Music
THTR 1: Introduction to Theatre+
THTR 5: 20th Century Theatre
THTR 8: History of World Theatre I
THTR 9: History of World Theatre II
HUMANITIES:
ASL 2 American Sign Language 2
ASL 3 American Sign Language 3
ASL 4 American Sign Language 4
ENGL 10A/B: World Literature
ENGL 11A/B: Survey of American Lit.
ENGL 13A/B: Survey of English Lit.
ENGL 14: Survey of Drama as Lit
ENGL 15: Lit. By and About Women
ENGL 16: Poetry
ENGL 17: Intro to Shakespeare
ENGL 18: African American Literature
ENGL 19: Survey of the Bible as Literature
ENGL 20: World Mythology
ENGL 24: Multicult. Perspectives in Amer Lit
ENGL 25: Linguistics
ENGL 33: Fiction and Film
ENGL 36: Children’s Lit
FREN 2: Elementary French
FREN 3/4: Intermediate French
GERM 2: Elementary German
HIST 2: World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3: World Civilization 1500 to Present
HIST 25: African American History
HUM 2: Exploring Humanities
HUM 4: Humanities Through the Film
HUM 70: Exploring Contemporary TV
J APN 2: Elementary J apanese
J APN 3/4: Intermediate J apanese
PHIL 6: Intro. to Philosophy
PHIL 7: Ethics: Understand Right/Wrong
PHIL 14: Modern Western Philosophy
SPAN 2: Spanish 2
SPAN 3/4: Spanish 3,4
AREA 4 - SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (three courses from at least two disciplines):
ANTH 2: Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 5: Humanity, Culture and Ecology
ANTH 14: Religion, Myth, and Ritual
ANTH 25: Culture/History of N. Amer. Indian+
ARCH 3: Principles of Archaeology
CMST 10: Interpersonal Communication
ECE 1: Human Development
ECE 9: Child Growth and Development
ECON 1A: Principles of Economics (Micro)
ECON 1B: Principles of Economics (Macro)
GEOG 1B: Cultural Geography
GEOG 7: California Geography
GEOG 8: World Geography
HIST 1A: History of Western Civilization
HIST 1B: History of Western Civilization
HIST 2: World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3: World Civilization 1500 to Present
HIST 17A: U.S. History and Government
HIST 17B: U.S. History and Government
HIST 25: African American History
HIST 35: History of Mexican Americans
HIST 36: History of the Far East
HIST 38: History of World Religions
HIST 40: History & Government of CA
HIST 55: History of the American West
HIST 57: Russian History of 20th Century
POLS 1: Introduction to Political Science
POLS 2: Introduction to American Government
POLS 20: Politics of the Developing World
POLS 25: Global Politics
PSYC 1A: General Psychology
PSYC 5: Human Sexuality
PSYC 14: Personal/Social Adjustment
PSYC 15: Social Psychology
PSYC 17: Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 20: Cross-cultural Psychology
PSYC 41: Cultural/Soc Context-Childhood
PSYC 46: Human Memory & Learning
SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2: Social Problems
SOC 15: Sociology of Mass Media
SOC 22: Sociology of Aging
SOC 25: Sociology of Minorities
SOC 30: Sociology of Gender
+Transfer credit may be limited by either UC or CSU or both (usually due to duplication of content). Students should consult with a counselor for additional
information.
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AREA 5 - PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (two courses, one Physical Science and one Biological Science for a minimum of 7 units; at least one
course must include a laboratory (underlined).
PHYSICAL SCIENCES:
ASTR 1: Astronomy
CHEM 1A: General Chemistry
CHEM 1B: General Chemistry
CHEM 2A: Intro to Chemistry +
CHEM 2B: Intro to Org & Bio Chemistry+
CHEM 6: Intro to Chem Applied Environment
CHEM 10: Chemistry for Liberal Arts+
CHEM 11: Chemistry Lab/Liberal Arts+
CHEM 16: Chemical Problem Solving
CHEM 70, 71: Organic Chemistry
ESCI 1: Physical Geology
ESCI 2: Historical Geology
ESCI 3: Mineralogy & Crystal Optics
ESCI 4: Rock Origins & Relationships
ESCI 6: Ancient Life
ESCI 7: Intro to Geology of California
ESCI 8: Planetary Geology
ESCI 9: Earthquakes, Volcanoes
ESCI 10: Environmental Geology
ESCI 12: Earth Science Survey+
ESCI 14: Meteorology
ESCI 15: Oceanography
ESCI 17: Earth System Science
ESCI 18: Global Climate: Past/Present/Future
GEOG 1A: Physical Geography
GEOG 1AL: Physical Geography Lab
PHSC 1: Physical Science Survey+
PHYS 2A: General College Physics+
PHYS 2B: General College Physics+
PHYS 4A: Physics Mechanics+
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
AGNR 60: Environmental Science
AGNR 61: Environmental Science Lab
AGPS 20: Plant Science
ANAT 1: Human Anatomy
ANTH 1: Physical Anthropology
BIOL 5: Intro to Human Biology+
BIOL 6: Intro to Human Biology Lab+
BIOL 10 General Biology+
BIOL 10L: General Biology Lab
BOT 1: General Botany
NHIS 5: Natural History of the Neotropics
NHIS 15: Natural History
PHY 1: Physiology
ZOOL 1: General Zoology
BIOL 1: Principles of Biology MICR 1: Microbiology
AREA 6 - LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Proficiency is required by UC. CSU transfers do not need to meet this requirement. Proficiency is defined as two years of high school study in the same
language with a "C" grade or better. If you have not satisfied this requirement in high school, you must take one of these courses:
ASL 1 American Sign Language 1
CHIN 1: Mandarin Chinese 1
FREN 1: Elementary French
GERM 1: Elementary German
J APN 1: Elementary J apanese
SPAN 1: Spanish 1
CSU GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN U.S. HISTORY AND AMERICAN IDEALS (Two courses, one from each group):
GROUP 1:
HIST 17A: U.S. History
HIST 17B: U.S. History
GROUP 2:
POLS 2: Introduction to American Government
+Transfer credit may be limited by either UC or CSU or both (usually due to duplication of content). Students should consult with a counselor for additional
information.
This is the approved list for courses taken Fall 2015 through Summer 2016. See www.assist.org for prior years.
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Shasta College 2015-16 Certificates
Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
Agriculture – Equipment Operations and Maintenance
Agriculture – Horticulture
Irrigation
Landscape and Turf Management
Retail Nursery Sales
Agriculture – Livestock Quality Assurance
Agriculture – Natural Resources
Agriculture – Pest Control Advisor Preparation
Agriculture – Sustainable Practices
Applied Geographic Information Systems
Automotive Technology
Automotive Chassis
Automotive Electrical-Electronics
Automotive Engine Performance
Automotive Heating-Air Conditioning
Automotive Powertrain
Business Administration – Business Entrepreneurship
Business Retailing
Computer & Information Systems
Cisco Networking
Network Administration
Web Design
Windows Server
Computer Maintenance
Construction Technology
CSU - General Education
Customer Service Academy
Diesel Technology
Dietary Service Supervisor
Early Childhood Education
ECE-Family Childcare
English as a Second Language Certificate of Completion
Entrepreneurial Manufacturing Certificate
Firefighter 1 Certificate
Firefighter 2 Certificate
Fire Tech-Wildland Firefighter 1 Academy
Hospitality
Baking – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Bartender – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Dining Room Management – Culinary
Arts Emphasis
Dining Room Staff – Culinary Arts
Emphasis
Line Cook – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Winemaking and Marketing
Hospitality Management
Culinary Arts Concentration
Hotel/Restaurant Management
Concentration
Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
Industrial Technology
IGETC – General Education
Life Management
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide
Nursing-Vocational Nursing
Office Administration
Administrative Office Assistant
Administrative Office Professional
Health Information Management
Transition Certificate for Students with Disabilities
Watershed Restoration
Water/Wastewater Treatment
Welding
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Degrees and Certificates
More information on associate degree requirements starts on page 5-1.
NOTE: Check with your counselor and/or division office regarding sequence of course offerings for degrees and certificates.
Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3060
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Completion of the Certificate Program will
prepare the student for entry-level position in accounts receivable,
accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the
processes of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the
basic financial statements for service and merchandising
organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
2. Use integrated accounting software in performing the processes of
the accounting cycle and preparing the basic financial statements
for service and merchandising organizations in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
3. Prepare and process payroll records and payroll tax returns in
compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
4. Demonstrate the use of skills relevant for problem solving, decision
making and solving ethical dilemmas in the business environment
including critical thinking, effective written and oral communication,
working effectively in teams and the proficient use of computers for
information search, retrieval, problem solving and communication.
5. Identify and explain the current economic indicators regarding
inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy and their
effects on consumers and small businesses.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_acct_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ACCT 101? Basic Accounting I 3
ACCT 102? Basic Accounting II 3
ACCT 103 Computerized Accounting 2
ACCT 104 Payroll Accounting 2
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 66 Business Communications 3
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows-I 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten-Key .5
OAS 166 Records Management 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 28.5
?Student may take ACCT 2 in place of ACCT 101 or ACCT 102
Administration of Justice
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Administration of J ustice Program
(AOJ ) is designed to provide professional courses in AOJ fields for the
pre-service student, and for the criminal justice employee preparing for
promotional exams or to upgrade or maintain skills and knowledge. At
Shasta College, you will receive occupational training for both the
entrance and promotional levels of AOJ agencies and allied
services. With additional general education courses, you will also be
able to fulfill the requirements to transfer to a four-year college with
junior standing. A variety of agencies exist at the federal, state and
local levels of government; and also through private industry.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate their knowledge of the evolution of the justice system,
its objectives, role and trends through discussion and examinations.
2. Demonstrate their knowledge of the basics of California criminal
law and the core principles that drive the police and course,
through discussion and examinations.
3. Demonstrate their knowledge of the basics of evidence collection,
chain of evidence and submission of evidence and legal
requirements for the handling of evidence through discussion and
examinations.
4. Demonstrate their knowledge of the California Court Criminal
System, law enforcement report writing and court testimony
through examination and discussion.
5. Demonstrate their knowledge in the basics of criminal investigation
and how the process leads to submission to the District Attorney,
court system and corrections, through examination and discussion.
6. Demonstrate their knowledge of how policy/community relations
intertwine into community relations through examination and
discussion.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ADJ U 10 Introduction to Administration of J ustice 3
ADJ U 15 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
ADJ U 16 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
ADJ U 17 Principles and Procedures of the J ustice System 3
ADJ U 18 Community Relations 3
ADJ U 20 Principles of Investigation 3
ADJ U 23 Career Planning for Administration of J ustice 3
ADJ U 26 Courtroom Testimony/Report Writing 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose six units) 6
ADJ U 11 Traffic Control and Investigation (3)
ADJ U 21 Police Field Operations (3)
ADJ U 22 J uvenile Procedures (3)
ADJ U 24 Multi-Cultural Issues/Law Enforcement (3)
ADJ U 25 Substantive Law (3)
ADJ U 30 Wildlife Law Enforcement (3)
ADJ U 40 Introduction to Corrections (3)
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Administration of Justice Degree Restricted Electives (continued):
ADJ U 41 Fundamentals of Crime and Delinquency (3)
ADJ U 42 Interviewing and Counseling (3)
ADJ U 45 Criminal Street Gangs (3)
ADJ U 46 Narcotic and Drug Use (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 30
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 12
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Agriculture – Agricultural Business
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1518
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Agricultural-Business major is
designed for students interested in working in the area of agricultural-
related business. Career opportunities in agricultural business may
include careers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Resource
Conservation Service or a career in ranch or farm management,
banking, agricultural credit, agricultural insurance, consulting firms, or
agricultural product distribution and sales. The employment
opportunities are many. “Agri” Business is the largest business sector
in the world as statistics show that it takes at least 16 people to keep
one farmer in business. These people are involved in all phases of
agriculture from the production and marketing of everything from the
fertilizer and seed, equipment and machinery to the crops, feed,
production loans, and crop insurance and so on. In the state of
California, agriculture is the #1 commodity which further increases our
student’s employment opportunities. This degree is designed to give
students a broad understanding of the agriculture industry, as it is much
easier for a student who has solid foundation in agriculture to be
successful in the world of agricultural business as “agri” business
differs from other business sectors as much of the time the commodities
that are marketed and sold are perishable.
This program also prepares students for transfer to an Agriculture
Business program at a four-year university. Students who plan to
transfer should talk to a counselor or advisor to select appropriate
general education and elective courses that will meet the requirements
of the chosen university program.
Students planning to transfer to a college or university should consult a
counselor or Agriculture faculty regarding transfer requirements.
TRANSFER REQUIRE-MENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM A.S.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. Sixty (60) units are required for the AS
Degree. All graduation requirements must be met.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in accounting procedures using a double-
entry bookkeeping system.
2. Organize and prepare reports, presentations, and other information
pertaining to managerial procedures.
3. Describe the economic significance of California Agriculture and its
relationship to the global economy.
4. Explain supply and demand as it relates to local and regional
agriculture business industries.
5. Demonstrate the ability to make logical business decisions based
on the analysis of business trends locally, regionally, and globally.
6. Demonstrate proficiency using computers, the Internet, and other
technology as they relate to agri-business.
7. Recognize world markets and describe their effect on local
agriculture economies.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AG 1 Career Planning for Agriculture 2
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AG 9A Agriculture and Natural Resources Leadership I 1
AG 94 Worksite Learning-Agriculture OR 1
AG 58 Student Enterprise Projects
AGAB 53 Introduction to Agriculture Business 3
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition 3
AGAS 19* Principles of Animal Science 3
AGMA 44 Intro. to Const. Skills for Ag and Nat. Resources 3
AGPS 20* Plant Science 4
AGPS 24* Soils 3
AGSA 56 Intro. to Sustainable Ag and Farm Management 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose nine units) 9
AGAB 51 Agriculture Accounting (3)
AGAB 54* Agriculture Economics (3)
ECON 1B* Principles of Economics (3) OR
BUAD 76 Sales (3) OR
BUAD 77 Principles of Marketing (3)
ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Computer Literacy test OR 0-3
AGNR 52 Computers in Ag and Natural Resources (3)
CMST 60* Public Speaking (3) OR 3
CMST 54* Small Group Communication (3)
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
MATH 102* Intermediate Algebra (5) OR 3-5
MATH 13* College Algebra for Liberal Arts (3) OR
MATH 14* Introduction to Statistics (4)
AREA 3: Humanities 3
AREA 5/6: Multicultural/Living Skills
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should
consult a counselor or Ag faculty regarding transfer requirements.
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM AS
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 43-48
Additional General Education 6
General Electives 6-11
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
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Agriculture – Environmental Horticulture
Also see Agriculture-Horticulture for other Degree/Certificates
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1493
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Environmental Horticulture Degree is
designed to prepare students to complete lower division coursework at
Shasta College for transfer a B.S. degree in Agriculture with an option
in crops horticulture and land resource management at CSU Chico.
This degree would also prepare students to transfer to other CSUs but
students should consult with Ag faculty or counselor regarding specific
transfer requirements. Students interested in more details about this
degree should contact the Horticulture Department at 242-2210.
While completing degree requirements, students will also receive
training adequate for job placement in areas of landscape management,
wholesale and retail nursery and related horticultural fields.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of both nursery and landscape
tools, equipment and supplies.
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess
landscape for ecological and economic sustainability, measure and
analyze a property, draft a landscape and a residential irrigation
design, develop management schedules, and implement practices
based on client needs.
3. Design and implement a nursery operation, select and make
production schedules for greenhouse crops, and propagate, grow
and market nursery crops.
4. Identify 150 landscape trees, shrubs and ground covers and select
species suitable for different landscape situations.
5. Describe and implement both conventional and sustainable
methods for use in the landscape relating to cultural practices,
weed control, soil amendments, plant selection and care.
6. Obtain all course work necessary for transfer to a 4-year degree
program in horticulture or related field.
7. Explain and apply basic principles of botany to horticulture
practices.
8. Safely conduct landscape construction activities in the correct
construction sequence. Including the proper installation of: a
landscape sprinkler system, a low-volume (drip) irrigation system,
concrete and brick pavers and landscape plants and sod.
9. Explain and apply the concepts of job estimating and laws as they
pertain to landscape construction and maintenance.
10. Demonstrate landscape maintenance activities and equipment
operation in a safe manner. Including the ability to test and
evaluate soil fertility, select and apply fertilizers at the proper rate.
Recognize common turf grass species and select proper
maintenance techniques for each type of turf grass and to prune
landscape trees and shrubs.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage 3
AGEH 22 Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation 2
AGEH 23 Nursery Practices and Management 2
AGEH 33* Environmental Horticulture OR 3
AGPS 20* Plant Science
AGEH 35 Landscape Design 3
AGAB 54* Agriculture Economics 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGMA 44 Intro. to Construction Skills for Ag/Nat Res. 3
AGPS 24* Soils 3
CHEM 2A* Introduction to Chemistry 5
CMST 54* or A1* Small Group Communication 3
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
HIST 17A* or 17B* U.S. History and Government 3
MATH 14* Introduction to Statistics 4
POLS 2* Introduction to American Government 3
SPAN 1* or C2* Elementary Spanish 3-5
RECOMMENDED COURSES (Not Required):
AGAS 19 Principles of Animal Science (3)
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation (3)
AGNR 52 Computers in Ag and Natural Resources (3)
CHEM 2B Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (5)
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should
consult a counselor or Ag faculty regarding transfer requirements.
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM AS
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 51-53
Additional General Education 9-12**
General Electives 0
Degree Total 63-65*
**CSU Chico does not require Area C for high unit program.
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is increased
by 6 units.
Agriculture –
Equipment Operations & Maintenance
Ag – Equipment Ops & Maintenance Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3425
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to provide
employable skills essential to several occupations and emphasizes the
"learning-by-doing" method of instruction on modern up-to-date
equipment.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will:
1. Understand and demonstrate safe heavy equipment operational
and maintenance practices.
2. Be able to use heavy equipment to move soil to grade.
3. Be able to perform basic equipment inspections and maintenance
procedures.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to survey, layout and set
grade on a construction project.
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5. Be able to operate and maintain heavy equipment resulting in
minimum impact to the watershed and use appropriate Best
Management Practices to control erosion.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_heop_gainful_employment
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AGMA 44 Intro. to Const. Skills for Ag and Nat. Res. OR 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding
AGNR 66A Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
Take two of the following courses: 6 – 6.5
AGPS 24 Soils (3)
CONS 149 Class A & B License Training (3)
DIES 48 Hydraulics (3.5)
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication (3)
CONS 45 Career Planning/Leadership for Heavy Equip. 2
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance 3
CONS 47 Project Construction for Equipment Operations 3
CONS 48 Surveying for Equipment Operators 2
Take 1 – 4 units of the following courses: 1 – 4
CONS 55A Equipment Operations Skills Development (1)
CONS 55B Equipment Operations Pad Construction (1)
CONS 55C Equipment Ops Roadway Construction (1)
CONS 55D Equipment Ops Global Satellite System (1)
CONS 94 Worksite Learning for Construction Tech (1-4)
MATH 100* Technical Applications of Mathematics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 24 – 27.5
Suggested Courses: CONS 149, AUTO 1, DIES 166, DIES 170,
CMST 54, WELD 118, WELD 170, English, Computers
Agriculture –
Forest Science and Technology
Ag – Forest Science & Tech Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1494
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The job market in forestry is strong with
respect to both permanent and seasonal employment. On average,
70-80% of seasonal Natural Resources job openings in northern
California are for forestry technicians. Duties will vary, but generally
include timber inventory and marking, harvest plan layout, ecosystem
restoration work, and wildlife surveys. Today, this new forestry must
focus on the ecosystem as a whole while realizing we still need to
provide a myriad of values from our forests. Such values include
biodiversity, clean air and water, and recreation in addition to wood
products. By properly applying ecological principles to manage our
forests, we can enhance biodiversity and lessen the impact of our
consumption on forests around the world.
On average, seasonal forestry technicians are paid anywhere from $10-
$15 per hour. Permanent jobs for qualified technicians start around
$30,000 - $40,000 per year with benefits. Students who complete the
A.S. degree in Forest Science and Technology will be well prepared to
transfer to a four-year degree at Humboldt State, Cal-Poly San Luis
Obispo, or other out-of-state institutions such as the University of Idaho.
Students should contact a member of the forestry/natural resources
faculty to discuss career options and courses.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will:
1. Have the appropriate coursework and field experience to pursue
seasonal Forestry Technician jobs or to transfer to a University in a
Forestry-related field.
2. Be able to properly identify all common species of trees and shrubs
native to the Western US by their scientific and common names
and to discuss general uses, site characteristics, and geographic
distributions of these species.
3. Be able to apply knowledge of the Silvicultural treatments used to
regulate stand, Composition, regenerate stands, increase growth
rates, and improve timber quality.
4. Be able to apply skills in the safe use and maintenance of tools and
equipment.
5. Be able to apply computer skills using Forestry-related software.
6. Be able to select and implement an appropriate protocol following
the scientific method to collect, statistically analyze, evaluate, and
document original research data.
7. Be able to accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a
Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to
use GPS for field data collection and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) for data mapping and display.
8. Be able to evaluate basic theory, concepts, and ecological
principles as they apply to Forestry, Wildlife, Water Resources, and
Ecosystem Restoration and will use his/her cumulative skills to
think critically and to work out possible solutions to address
problems facing Natural Resources managers today and in the
future.
9. Be able to apply fundamentals of Wildland fire ecology, behavior,
and suppression techniques.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AGNR 1* Introduction to Natural Resources 3
AGNR 6 Native Plant Identification 3
AGNR 50 Natural Resources Measurements 4
AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture/Natural Resources 3
AGNR 53 Forest Protection and Health 3.5
AGNR 65 Forest Ecology 3
AGNR 94 Natural Resources Worksite Learning 3
AGPS 24* Soils 3
BOT 1* General Botany 4
CHEM 2A* Introduction to Chemistry 5
FIRS 118 Introduction to Wildland Fire Fighting 1.5
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 39
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 3
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Agriculture – Horticulture and
Landscaping
Also see Ag-Environmental Horticulture for Transfer Degree information
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1492
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Green Industry is a huge industry
with many different career opportunities. Nursery sales exceed $55
billion nationally. California sells $13.26 billion in nursery and floral
products annually and the Landscape Industry continues to grow
rapidly as population increases both statewide and locally. This degree
will prepare students for jobs in both landscape and nursery areas.
J ob opportunities continue to outnumber the number of graduates in
our local area. Career choices include city and county parks; state and
federal organizations; garden centers, independent, local and national
chains; landscape maintenance business; floral design and
arrangement; landscape design and installation and nursery and
landscape management positions. Courses include directed practical
experience in a modern horticulture facility that includes a floral lab
room, 7,000 square feet of greenhouses and 20,000 square feet of
landscaping. Many landscaping operations are also done on the
beautiful 300-acre college campus.
Students should contact their counselor or environmental horticulture
faculty advisor to choose electives for the particular career they are
planning to enter. Particular attention should be paid to course
prerequisites. Students planning to transfer to a college or university
should consult a counselor or Horticulture Faculty Advisor regarding
transfer requirements. TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS MAY BE
DIFFERENT FROM A.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student will be able
to:
1. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of both nursery and landscape
tools, equipment and supplies
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess
landscape for ecological and economic sustainability, measure and
analyze a property, draft a landscape and a residential irrigation
design, develop management schedules, and implement practices
based on client needs.
3. Design and implement a nursery operation, select and make
production schedules for greenhouse crops, and propagate, grow
and market nursery crops.
4. Identify 150 landscape trees, shrubs and ground covers and select
species suitable for different landscape situations.
5. Demonstrate skills to assess site or plant cultural issues and make
recommendations for enhancing the health of the landscape
planting or nursery plants using integrated pest management.
6. Describe and implement both conventional and sustainable
methods for use in the landscape relating to cultural practices,
weed control, soil amendments, plant selection and care.
7. Be prepared to take the California Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Exam with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
8. Explain and apply basic principles of botany to horticulture practices.
9. Safely conduct landscape construction activities in the correct
construction sequence: Including the proper installation of: a
landscape sprinkler system, a low-volume (drip) irrigation system,
concrete and brick pavers and landscape plants and sod.
10. Explain and apply the concepts of job estimating and laws as they
pertain to landscape construction and maintenance.
11. Demonstrate landscape maintenance activities and equipment
operation in a safe manner. Including the ability to test and
evaluate soil fertility, select and apply fertilizers at the proper rate.
Recognize common turf grass species and select proper
maintenance techniques for each type of turf grass and to prune
landscape trees and shrubs.
12. Demonstrate a strong work and personal ethic.
13. Demonstrate skills needed to take the Landscape Industries
Certified Technician Exam.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS :
Some of these classes require math skills. Students are encouraged
to begin taking math classes early in the program.
CORE COURSES:
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage 3
AGEH 22 Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation 2
AGEH 23 Nursery Practices and Management 2
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Environ. Hort. 3
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation 3
AGEH 33* Environmental Horticulture 3
AGEH 35 Landscape Design 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 3
AGMA 44 Introduction to Const. Skills for Ag and Nat. Res. 3
AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture/Natural Resources 3
AGNR 66A Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
AGNR 66B Watershed Restoration Practicum II 1
AGPS 24* Soils 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 36
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 6
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Agriculture – Horticulture – Irrigation
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3426
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Irrigation Certificate Program
provides students with the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience
necessary to meet the Irrigation Association standards to apply for the
Auditor, Contractor or Designer Exams. Students will develop the
basic skills and knowledge about irrigation principles and practices.
They will explore and become familiar with the current practices in
agriculture, landscape, turf management and residential industries.
Students will have access to practical applications and computer
training on these topics as well as worksite learning opportunities.
Basic soil and plant science, electrical principles and pumping
technologies will be covered.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, measure and
analyze a property, draft a landscape and a residential irrigation
design, develop water management schedules, and implement
practices based on client needs.
2. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of landscape tools, equipment
and supplies
3. Safely conduct landscape construction activities in the correct
construction sequence for installation of: a landscape sprinkler
system and a low-volume (drip) irrigation system
4. Explain and apply the concepts of job estimating and laws as they
pertain to landscape construction and maintenance and utilize this
information to calculate job costs.
5. Demonstrate a strong work and personal ethic.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_hort_gainful_employment
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation 3
AGEH 33 Environmental Horticulture 3 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGPS 24 Soils 3
AGPS 25 California Water 3
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 1-2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 16 – 17
In addition to the core courses, students will need to complete
additional hours of work experience in order to take the Contractor or
Designers Certification Exam with the Irrigation Association. Shasta
College plans on making these opportunities available through
Horticulture Worksite Learning (AGEH 94). Those students taking the
Certified Irrigation Contractors exam would also need skills in layout,
staking, business, management, and codes.
Agriculture – Horticulture –
Landscape & Turf Management
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3424
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
be able to plant and maintain landscapes and turf grass for
recreational, municipal, commercial and residential use.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess
landscape for ecological and economic sustainability, measure and
analyze a property, draft a landscape and a residential irrigation
design, develop management schedules, and implement practices
based on client needs.
2. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of landscape tools, equipment
and supplies
3. Demonstrate landscape maintenance activities and equipment
operation in a safe manner. Including the ability to test and
evaluate soil fertility, select and apply fertilizers at the proper rate.
Recognize common turf grass species and select proper
maintenance techniques for each type of turf grass and to prune
landscape trees and shrubs
4. Explain and apply the concepts of job estimating and laws as they
pertain to landscape maintenance and utilize this information to
calculate job costs.
5. Demonstrate a strong work and personal ethic.
6. Be prepared to take the California Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Exam with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_hort_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Environ. Hort. 3
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 1
AGMA 44 Intro. to Const. Skills for Ag and Natural Res. 3
AGPS 24 Soils OR 3
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 17
Agriculture – Horticulture –
Retail Nursery Sales
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3423
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to help
prepare the student for the certification exam administered by the
California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers, and entry
into the world of Ornamental Horticulture. The requirement of work
experience is an important part of this certification. See details on the
CANGC.org website.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess
landscape for ecological and economic sustainability, measure and
analyze a property and implement practices based on client needs.
2. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of nursery tools, equipment and
supplies.
3. Identify 150 landscape trees, shrubs and ground covers and select
species suitable for different landscape situations.
4. Design and implement a nursery operation, select and make
production schedules for greenhouse crops, and propagate, grow
and market nursery crops.
5. Demonstrate a strong work and personal ethic.
6. Be prepared to take the California Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Exam with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage 3
AGEH 23 Nursery Practices & Management 2
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Environ. Hort. 3
AGEH 35 Landscape Design 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 1-3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 15 – 17
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the J ob
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics
Agriculture – Livestock Quality Assurance
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3446
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate prepares the student for
working in the Food (livestock) Animal Industry. The certificate would
include training in beef, pork, lamb and goat quality assurances for
food quality and safety. The student will learn laws and regulations
involved in the meat and livestock industries. This certificate covers
the basic skills of “Food Animal Production,” including proper
handling, vaccination, and medication protocols.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore,
completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Choose and demonstrate proper vaccination protocols given a
specific species of livestock and medication options.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
AG 1 Career Planning for Agriculture 2
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition 3
AGAS 19 Animal Science 3
AGAS 30 Livestock Production 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 11
Agriculture – Natural Resources
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1495
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to provide
technician-level training for students interested in working in such
areas as wildlife, forestry, range, and outdoor recreation. Typical
employers include local, county, and U.S. Government agencies, as
well as private companies. Particular attention should be paid to
course prerequisites and to whether a class is taught during the fall or
spring semester, or both.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student will:
1. Have sufficient coursework and field experience to pursue
seasonal technician jobs or to transfer to a University in a Natural
Resources-related field.
2. Be able to use a taxonomic key or field guide to correctly identify
unknown species of plants, birds, mammals, and aquatic
invertebrates to the level of genus.
3. Be able to select and use an appropriate protocol following the
scientific method to collect, statistically analyze, evaluate, and
document original research data.
4. Be able to accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a
Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to
use GPS for field data collection and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) for data mapping and display.
5. Be able to evaluate basic theory, concepts, and ecological principles
as they apply to Forestry, Wildlife, Water Resources, and
Ecosystem Restoration and will use his/her cumulative skills to think
critically and to work out possible solutions to address problems
facing Natural Resources managers today and in the future.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AGNR 1* Introduction to Natural Resources 3
AGNR 6 Native Plant Identification 3
AGNR 12 Environmental Policy and Law 2
AGNR 50 Natural Resource Measurements 4
AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture/Natural Resources 3
AGNR 60* Environmental Science (GE-Natural Science) 3
AGNR 64* Watershed Management and Ecology 3
AGNR 65 Forest Ecology 3
AGNR 66A Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
AGNR 70 Wildlife Management and Conservation 3
AGNR 94 Natural Resources Worksite Learning 1
AGMA 44 Intro. to Const. Skills for Ag/Natural Resources 3
AGPS 24* Soils 3
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 38
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 4
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to double
count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these graduation
requirements are added, the number of units is increased by 6 units.
Ag – Natural Resources
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3442
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Natural Resources curriculum is
designed to meet the demand for trained personnel in a broad range of
Natural Resource/Environmental Science fields in addition to
numerous private organizations.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will:
1. Be qualified to pursue seasonal job employment with the Federal
Government, a State Agency, or a Private company in a field
related to Forestry & Natural Resources.
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2. Be able to use a specified protocol following the scientific method
to collect, analyze, evaluate, and document original research data.
3. Be able to accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a
Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to
use GPS for field data collection and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) for data mapping and display.
4. Be able to evaluate basic theory, concepts, and ecological principles
as they apply to Forestry, Wildlife, Water Resources, and
Ecosystem Restoration and will use his/her cumulative skills to think
critically and to work out possible solutions to address problems
facing Natural Resources managers today and in the future.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_nr_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources 3
AGNR 6 Native Plant Identification 3
AGNR 50** Natural Resources Measurements 4
AGNR 66A** Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
AGNR 70 Wildlife Conservation and Management 3
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
**These courses also count towards the Watershed Restoration Certificate.
Agriculture – Pest Control Advisor
Preparation
Agriculture – Pest Control Advisor Preparation
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3450
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) are licensed
professional production consultants who serve California agriculture,
natural resource and horticulture producers. PCAs specialize in pest
management, but they are also an important resource to producers in a
wide range of production concerns related to plant health. This
certificate satisfies the core-course requirements specified for option “3.
b” in preparing to take the Pest Control Advisor’s exam with the
California Department of Pesticide Regulation. The following courses
need to be completed with a 2.0 grade point average or better. Note: In
addition to completing the course work, the Department of Pesticide
Regulation requires PCA exam applicants to have completed 24 months
of technical work experience before taking the exam.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess pest
damage for ecological and economic sustainability, determine
thresholds and implement IPM practices based on client/crop needs.
2. Explain and apply basic principles of soils, cation exchange capacity,
entomology and botany to horticulture practices and pesticide mode
of action.
3. Be prepared to take the California Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Exam with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
4. Demonstrate application of pesticides in a safe manner, include
selecting proper PPE, mixing, calibration and application.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
To prepare for the PCA exam, students will need to complete 42 units
of the required curricula specified in the core-curricula areas below
with a 2.0 grade point or better in each course.
CATEGORY 1: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
Choose 12 units from the following courses: 12
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 65 Forest Ecology (3)
AGPS 20 Plant Science (4)
BIOL 1# Principles of Biology (4)
BIOL 10 General Biology Lecture (3)
BIOL 10L General Biology Lab (1)
BIOL 12 Field Biology (3)
BOT 1# General Botany (4)
CHEM 2B# Intro to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (5)
CHEM 6 Intro to Chemistry Applied to the Environment (4)
CHEM 26 Fundamentals of Gen, Organic, and Biochem (4)
CHEM 70 or 71# Organic Chemistry (4)
MICR 1# Microbiology (5)
ZOOL 1# General Zoology
CATEGORY 2: CROP HEALTH:
AGEH 31# Landscape Irrigation 3
AGNR 70 Wildlife Conservation and Management 3
AGPS 24 Soils 3
CATEGORY 3: PEST MANAGEMENT AND METHODS:
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management 3
AGEH 61 Plant Protection Materials 3
CATEGORY 4: PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: 6
Choose 6 units from the following courses:
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition (3)
AGAS 19 Principles of Animal Science (3)
AGAS 30 Livestock Production (3)
AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage (3)
AGEH 22 Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation (2)
AGEH 33 Environmental Horticulture (3)
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management (3)
AGEH 60 Master Gardener Training (3)
AGEH 71/72 Organic Gardening (1 each)
AGNR 4 Introduction to Range Sciences (3)
AGNR 53 Forest Protection and Restoration (3)
AGNR 55 Introduction to Forest Operations (3)
AGVIT 81 Vineyard Care (1)
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: 9
Complete an additional 9 units from Categories 2-4 above
#Indicates at least one prerequisite is required.
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 42
Agriculture –
Sustainable Agriculture Science
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1519
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Sustainable Agriculture Science
Degree at Shasta College provides training for ranching, farming,
agriculture production and related careers in vocational education,
sales, services and distribution of agriculture-related products. In the
core courses, students will receive a broad-based knowledge of
agriculture, agri-business management, and both sustainable and
traditional agricultural production practices. A hands-on approach
provides students with realistic training and education in livestock
husbandry, crop production, farm and land management and
equipment operations and repair.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
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requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Describe the development and dissemination of modern
agricultural technologies and land use practices.
2. Explain the principles of crop rotation and demonstrate the ability to
develop a simple crop rotation plan.
3. To frame problems and ask critical questions concerning
agricultural sustainability.
4. Address complex agricultural problems by using systems thinking
and other approaches.
5. Describe the principles and practices used to enhance and
maintain biological diversity in an agricultural environment.
6. Evaluate the role of soil fertility in an ecological production system.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AG 1 Career Planning for Agriculture 2
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AG 9A Agriculture and Natural Resources Leadership I 1
AG 94 Worksite Learning OR 1
AG 58 Student Enterprise Projects
AGAB 53 Introduction to Agriculture Business 3
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition 3
AGAS 19* Principles of Animal Science 3
AGMA 44 Intro. to Cons. Skills for Ag/Natural Resources 3
AGPS 20* Plant Science 4
AGPS 24* Soils 3
AGSA 56 Intro. to Sustainable Ag and Farm Management 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CORE 27
OPTION 1 – General Agri Science Concentration (Choose 8 units)
AGAB 51 Agriculture Accounting (3)
AGAB 54* Agriculture Economics (3)
AGMA 42 Farm Power and Machinery (3)
CHEM 2A* Introduction to Chemistry (required) (5)
CHEM 2B* Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (5)
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance (3)
OPTION 2 –Agriculture Education Concentration (Choose 9 units)
AGAS 30 Livestock Production (3)
AGEH 22 Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation (2)
AGEH 23 Nursery Practices and Management (2)
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Envir. Hort.(3)
AGEQ 13 Horse Husbandry (3) OR
AGEQ 21 Horse Management (3)
AGMA 42 Farm Power and Machinery (3)
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance (3)
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication (3)
OPTION 3 –Farm, Ranch, and Wildland ManagementConcentration
(Choose a total of 9 units with at least one course from each area)
(Area 1) WILDLAND MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM
AGNR 4 Introduction to Wildland and Range Ecology (3)
AGNR 12 Environmental Policy and Law (2)
AGNR 64* Watershed Management and Ecology (3)
AGNR 65 Forest Ecology (3)
AGNR 70 Wildlife Conservation and Management (3)
(Area 2) FARM AND RANCH MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM
AGAB 51 Agriculture Accounting (3)
AGAS 30 Livestock Production (3)
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Envir.Hort. (3)
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation (3) OR
AGPS 25* California Water (3)
AGEH 33* Environmental Horticulture (3)
AGEQ 21 Horse Management (3)
AGMA 42 Farm Power and Machinery (3)
AGVIT 80 Vineyard Design and Construction (1)
AGVIT 81 Vineyard Care (1)
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication (3)
Additional General Education Required for A.S. Degree:
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
CMST 60* Public Speaking (3) OR 3
CMST 54* Small Group Communication (3)
MATH 102* Intermediate Algebra (5) OR 3-5
MATH 13* College Algebra for Liberal Arts (3) OR
MATH 14* Introduction to Statistics (4)
Computer Literacy test OR 0-3
AGNR 52 Computers in Ag and Natural Resources (3)
AREA 2: Social and Behavioral Science for some Options 0-3
AREA 3: Humanities 3
AREA 5: Multicultural/Living Skills 3
1. Students planning to transfer to a college or university should consult
a counselor or Agriculture faculty regarding transfer requirements.
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM A.S.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
2. 60 units and all graduation requirements are required for the AS
Degree.
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 45-51
Additional General Education 6-9
General Electives 0-9
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to double
count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these graduation
requirements are added, the number of units is increased by 6 units.
Agriculture – Sustainable Practices
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3447
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate covers the basic skills of
the Sustainable Agriculture and Ranching methods. The certificate
would include training in both plant (crop) and livestock sustainable
practices. Courses will include exploration of current sustainable
practices and case studies of area farms and ranches. This certificate
is a good avenue for students seeking an industry accepted
certificate, employment in the sustainable plant or livestock related
industries, or anyone interested in sustainable agriculture practices.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion
of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify sustainable agricultural practices, within both the plant
(crop) and livestock industries.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
AGAS 30 Livestock Production 3
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management 3
AGPS 20 Plant Science 4
AGPS 24 Soils 3
AGSA 56 Sustainable Ag and Farm Management 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 16
Applied Geographic Information
Systems
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1520
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate of Science degree in
Applied Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) provides students
with skills, knowledge and experience in the application of
GIS. Students complete courses in the technical aspects of GIS and
information technologies, along with courses in fields to which GIS is
commonly applied, including earth and social sciences, natural
resources and engineering. Students gain knowledge of maps,
geographic data, and imagery, while developing skills in data
collection, analysis and map creation. As students progress through
the program the applied field courses provide direction for learning
about the application of GIS, which gives direction to GIS project
work. Worksite learning allows students to gain GIS workplace
experience in their chosen field and to develop contacts among the
community of GIS professionals. Successful students will have strong
computer and critical thinking skills. Refer to
http://www.shastacollege.edu/gis for more information.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Explain and summarize key GIS concepts, applications and
societal implications.
2. Perform GIS data acquisition, capture, editing, and attributing.
3. Manage GIS data through file management, database design,
georeferencing and conversion.
4. Perform GIS analysis using queries, overlay functions, and models.
5. Produces a portfolio of maps demonstrating effective
communication, design aesthetics, application of GIS tools and
use of cartographic standards.
6. Employs best practices for GIS project design, planning, and
implementation.
7. Effectively engages with community through projects, volunteer
activities, user meetings and worksite learning.
8. Articulates key opportunities and challenges related to the
application of GIS for a chosen application discipline.
9. Performs customization of GIS applications through programming
and web map services.
10. Demonstrates effective written and oral communication as it
pertains to a chosen application discipline.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE:
GEOG 5* Digital Planet: GIS and Society 3
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3
GEOG 12 GIS Data Design and Capture 3
GEOG 13 GIS Spatial Analysis 3
GEOG 14 GIS Cartography and Visualization 3
GEOG 15 Intro to Remote Sensing 3
GEOG 25 GIS Projects 1
GEOG 94 GIS Worksite Learning 2
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES:
Choose 6 units from the following courses: 6
CIS 2* Introduction to Computer Science (3)
CIS 20 Access for Windows I (1)
CIS 21 Access for Windows II (1)
CIS 23 Database Management Systems (3)
CIS 52 Install and Configure Server 2012 (1)
CIS 53 Administering Server 2012 (1)
CIS 54 Configure Advanced Server 2012 Services (1)
CIS 61* C++Programming (3)
CIS 62* J ava Programming (3)
CIS 64 Web Programming using J ava/ PHP/Flash (3)
GEOG 21 GIS-CAD Integration (1)
GEOG 24 Customizing GIS (1)
APPLICATION DISCIPLINES:
Choose 6 to 8 units from the following courses: 6-8
AGNR 1* Intro to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 50 Natural Resource Measurements (3)
ENGR 1A Measurements and Plane Surveying (3)
ENGR 27 Map and Computer-aided Drafting (3)
ESCI 10* Environmental Geology (4)
GEOG 1A*\1AL Physical Geography (3/1)
GEOG 1B* Cultural Geography (3)
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 36-38
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 4-6
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Applied Geographic Information Systems
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3449
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) Certificate at Shasta College provides students with the
knowledge and skills needed to apply principles, methods and tools of
geographic information systems (GIS). Students develop foundation
principles of maps, geographically referenced data, imagery and
global positioning systems. GIS fundamentals are taught, both in
conceptual and practical terms. Students learn the design of
geographic databases and the capture of data using global positioning
systems (GPS) and remotely sensed imagery. Spatial analysis skills
are developed, from basic geographic inquiry through more complex
analysis using GIS overlays and models. Students learn the principles
and practice of remote sensing and image processing for integration
with GIS and GPS. Maps are designed and implemented for output in
hardcopy and digital formats. Worksite learning allows students to
gain GIS workplace experience and to develop contacts among the
community of GIS professionals. Successful students will have strong
computer and critical thinking skills. Refer to
http://www.shastacollege.edu/gis for more information.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain and summarize key GIS concepts, applications and
societal implications.
2. Perform GIS data acquisition, capture, editing, and attributing.
3. Manage GIS data through file management, database design,
georeferencing and conversion.
4. Perform GIS analysis using queries, overlay functions, and models.
5. Produce a portfolio of maps demonstrating effective
communication, design aesthetics, application of GIS tools and use
of cartographic standards.
6. Employ best practices for GIS project design, planning, and
implementation.
7. Effectively engage with community through projects, volunteer
activities, user meetings and worksite learning.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/gis_gainful_employment.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
GEOG 5 Digital Plant: GIS and Society 3
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
GEOG 10 Introduction to GIS 3
GEOG 12 GIS Data Design and Capture 3
GEOG 13 GIS Spatial Analysis 3
GEOG 14 GIS Cartography and Visualization 3
GEOG 15 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3
GEOG 25 GIS Projects 1
GEOG 94 GIS Worksite Learning 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 24
Art
Associate in Arts:
SC Program: AA.1040
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum qualifies the student for
the AA degree in Art. Students interested in transferring should check
course requirements with counselors or the transfer college.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Describe and successfully apply the elements and principles of art
and design to two-dimensional compositions or three dimensional
forms.
2. Select appropriate tools and techniques in dealing with a variety of
media then demonstrate informed, skilled and sensitive handling in
the execution of two-dimensional imagery and three-dimensional
forms.
3. Investigate, develop and employ conceptual themes which clearly
and consistently reflect the student’s point of view.
4. Effectively identify and utilize resources for art historical research.
5. Articulate his/her (objective and subjective) understanding of two
and three dimensional works in writing.
6. Orally evaluate the works of fellow students and implement
suggestions made through the evaluation of his/her work by others.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ART 2* History of Western Art Through Gothic Period 3
ART 3* Western Art, Renaissance to Contemporary 3
ART 12 Beginning Form, Design and Color 3
ART 13 Intermediate Form, Design and Color 3
ART 21A Beginning Freehand Drawing 3
ART 21B Intermediate Freehand Drawing 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose nine units) 9
ART 15 Three Dimensional Design (3)
ART 17 Shades, Shadows and Perspectives (3)
ART 26A Beginning Watercolor (3)
ART 26B Intermediate Watercolor (3)
ART 26C Advanced Intermediate Watercolor (3)
ART 26D Advanced Watercolor (3)
ART 29A Beginning Painting (3)
ART 29B Intermediate Painting (3)
ART 29C Advanced Intermediate Painting (3)
ART 29D Advanced Painting (3)
ART 31A Beginning Figure Drawing (3)
ART 31B Intermediate Figure Drawing (3)
ART 31C Advanced Intermediate Figure Drawing (3)
ART 31D Advanced Figure Drawing (3)
ART 35A Beginning Ceramics (3)
ART 35B Intermediate Ceramics (3)
ART 45 Beginning Glass (3)
ART 46 Glass Blowing (3)
ART 50A Beginning Printmaking (3)
ART 50B Intermediate Printmaking (3)
ART 50C Advanced Printmaking (3)
ART 55A Beginning Sculpture (3)
ART 55B Intermediate Sculpture (3)
ART 55C Advanced Sculpture (3)
ART 57 Sculptural Glass (3)
ART 60A Beginning Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 60B Intermediate Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 60C Advanced Intermediate Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 60D Advanced Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 70A Beginning Digital Photography (3)
ART 70B Intermediate Digital Photography (3)
ART 70C Advanced Intermediate Digital Photography (3)
ART 70D Advanced Digital Photography (3)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 27
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 15
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Automoti ve Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1050
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Automotive Technology Program is
designed to prepare students for employment and advancement in the
automotive field. Curriculum requirements have been developed for
certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) program. The curriculum has been planned to
provide technical knowledge and laboratory experiences related to a
wide range of automotive applications.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, replace and service
components/systems in student’s area of specialization.
2. Work safely and responsibly within all shop safety and
environmental guidelines and standards.
3. Demonstrate competency in accessing and applying technical
service information.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO 20 Engine Performance 4
AUTO 21 Advanced Engine Performance 3
AUTO 94 Automotive Worksite Learning 2
AUTO 130 Automotive Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 131 Automotive Wheel Alignment 2
AUTO 147 Automotive Braking Systems 3
AUTO 150 Introduction to Engine Machining 5
AUTO 161 Manual Drive Trains & Axles 3
AUTO 162 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 4
AUTO 163 Heating, Air Conditioning and Accessories 3
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
MATH 110* Essential Math 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 46
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 0
Degree Total 61*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Automotive Technology
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3010
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The objective is to allow the student to
gain entry level skills specific to the automotive industry.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, replace and service
components/systems in student’s area of specialization.
2. Work safely and responsibly within all shop safety and
environmental guidelines and standards.
3. Demonstrate competency in accessing and applying technical
service information.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_auto_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO 20 Engine Performance 4
AUTO 21 Advanced Engine Performance 3
AUTO 94 Automotive Worksite Learning 3
AUTO 130 Automotive Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 131 Automotive Wheel Alignment 2
AUTO 147 Automotive Braking Systems 3
AUTO 150 Introduction to Engine Machining 5
AUTO 161 Manual Drive Trains & Axles 3
AUTO 162 Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles 4
AUTO 163 Heating, Air Conditioning and Accessories 3
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 40
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Chassis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3435
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Introduction to automotive chassis
systems: Principles of automotive brake and suspension systems,
wheel balance, tire service, suspension and headlamp alignment;
maintenance, troubleshooting procedures, and proper use of alignment
and balancing machines, brake lathes and other diagnostic equipment;
diagnosis, disassembly, inspection, and rebuilding of suspension and
brake systems; emphasis on proper use of manuals and safe use of
tools and equipment; preparation for CA State Brake and Lamp
licensing exams.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of
the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Perform undercar inspections and repair suspension, hydraulic,
and active braking systems.
2. Diagnose vehicle alignment concerns.
3. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
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4. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the
automotive industry.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 130 Automotive Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 131 Automotive Wheel Alignment 2
AUTO 147 Automotive Braking Systems 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 11
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Electrical-Electronics
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3436
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A study of basic electrical theory and
the function, diagnosis, and repair of modern automotive electrical
systems. Emphasis is placed on the use of instrumentation in the
diagnosis of electrical circuits and component failures.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of
the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
2. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive
industry.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 6
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Engine Performance
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3437
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate prepares a student to be
successful as an entry-level technician in vehicle electrical systems
repairs.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
2. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive
industry.
3. Interpret and analyze automotive fuel, and ignition systems.
4. Utilize appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and
troubleshooting principles on various automotive systems.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO 20 Engine Performance 4
AUTO 21 Advanced Engine Performance 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 13
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Heating – Air Conditioning
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3439
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Study of automotive air conditioning
systems: Principles and systems necessary for the installation,
design, function, and repair of air conditioning units; maintenance,
troubleshooting procedures, proper use of air conditioning charging
station and recovery/recycle equipment; emphasis on proper use of
manuals and safe use of tools and equipment.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
2. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive
industry.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of automotive HVAC systems and
approved air-conditioning service practices.
4. Utilize appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and
troubleshooting principles on automotive HVAC systems.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO 163 Heating, Air Conditioning and Accessories 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 9
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Powertrain
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3440
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Theory, operation, diagnosis, repair and
maintenance of drivetrain and automatic transmissions: Single dry-
disc clutches, manual transmissions/transaxles, universal joints, final
drives, and hydraulically-controlled automatic transmissions and
transaxles.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
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certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore,
completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the overall operation of an automotive
2. Transmission and differential.
3. Utilize appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and
troubleshooting principles on various power train systems.
4. Diagnose vehicle power train concerns.
5. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
6. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive
industry.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 161 Manual Drive Trains & Axles 3
AUTO 162 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 4
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 7
Business
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1085
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree prepares you to enter the
workforce and have the skills you need to move up the career ladder.
Your beginning career opportunities include entry-level marketing,
management, entrepreneur, customer service representative and
retail sales. The courses offered in this degree teach the skills
necessary to be successful in business. Many courses are offered
during the day and evening at one of our extended education
campuses, and online.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Explain the criteria for the formation and enforcement of business
and consumer contracts, including the specialty areas of sales and
agency.
2. Demonstrate the use of skills relevant for problem-solving,
decision-making, and resolving ethical dilemmas in the business
environment including critical thinking, effective written and oral
communication, working effectively in teams and the proficient use
of computers for information search, retrieval, problem solving and
communication.
3. Identify and explain the current economic indicators regarding
inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy and their
effects on consumers and small businesses.
4. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the processes
of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the basic financial
statements for service and merchandising organizations in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
5. Utilize their ability to identify and apply business and finance
concepts to advance into upper division course work as business
majors in the fields of accounting, finance, marketing, management
and information technology and services.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
ACCT 102 Basic Accounting II 3
ACCT 103 Computerized Accounting 2
BUAD 6 Business Law I OR 3
BUAD 8 Business Law II
BUAD 10* Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 12 International Business 3
BUAD 40 Entrepreneurship and Small Business OR 3
BUAD 176 Principles of Retailing
BUAD 41 Supervision and Leadership 3
BUAD 45* Human Relations on the J ob 3
BUAD 66* Business Communications 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce 1
BUAD 76 Sales OR 3
BUAD 77 Principles of Marketing
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
ECON 1B* Principles of Economics (MACRO) 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows – I 1
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 43
Additional General Education 12
General Electives 5
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Business Administration –
Accounting Concentration
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1081
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree prepares you to enter the
workforce in an entry level accounting, bookkeeping, or clerk position
with many private sector and government organizations. This degree
also provides an excellent knowledge base for those planning to pursue
an advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, or law (ACCT
2 and ACCT 4 are recommended for these students).
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the
processes of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the
basic financial statements for service and merchandising
organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
2. Identify and illustrate fundamental accounting concepts,
classifications, cost systems, cost-volume-profit relationships,
budgeting and profit planning to support planning, control and
decision making activities of management.
3. Use integrated accounting software in performing the processes of
the accounting cycle and preparing the basic financial statements
for service and merchandising organizations in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
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4. Prepare and process payroll records and payroll tax returns in
compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
5. Apply the Internal Revenue Code and related Treasury Regulations
as they relate to individual, partnership and corporation income
taxes; prepare simple individual income tax returns.
6. Explain the criteria for the formation and enforcement of business
and consumer contracts, including the specialty areas of sales and
agency.
7. Demonstrate the use of skills relevant for problem solving, decision
making and solving ethical dilemmas in the business environment
including critical thinking, effective written and oral communication,
working effectively in teams and the proficient use of computers for
information search, retrieval, problem solving and communication.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I (3) AND 6-8
ACCT 102 Basic Accounting II (3)
OR
ACCT 2 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4) AND
ACCT 4 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (4)
ACCT 103 Computerized Accounting 2
ACCT 104 Payroll Accounting 2
ACCT 194 Income Tax 3
BUAD 6 Business Law I 3
BUAD 10* Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 15 Business and Society 3
BUAD 45* Human Relations on the J ob 3
BUAD 66* Business Communications 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
CIS 20 Access for Windows-I (1) OR 1-3
CIS 23 Fundamentals of SQL (3)
OAS 10 Excel for Windows I 1
OAS 11 Excel for Windows II 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten-Key 0.5
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 37.5 – 41.5
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 3.5 – 7.5
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Business Administration –
Business Entrepreneurship
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3055
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
have the foundation necessary to begin building a small business.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore,
completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Present an outline of a well-structured business plan, beginning
with the Title Page and ending with an Appendix. There are a total
of 11 topics discussed in class.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 40 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 3
BUAD 42 Financing a Small Business 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce 1
BUAD 120 Starting a Small Business 1
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Business Retailing
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3351
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to enable
students to find entry-level positions in the retail selling areas as sales
personnel.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the
processes of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the
basic financial statements for service and merchandising
organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
2. Recognize, acknowledge and apply the functions and
responsibilities of retail management.
3. Develop and apply a business retailing strategy leading to a
business plan.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_buad_gainful_employment/.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the J ob 3
BUAD 66 Business Communications 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce 1
BUAD 76 Sales 3
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3
BUAD 94 Business Worksite Learning 1
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
BUAD 176 Principles of Retailing 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 29
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Computer and Information Systems-
Systems Management
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1157
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree combines the core business
courses with courses in the Information Technolog (IT) skills area. It
prepares you to enter the workforce in an entry level IT related
position with many public and private organizations, or to start your
own IT related business. The degree also prepares you to transfer to
a four-year institution and complete a bachelor’s degree in an IT
related area.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate at a fundamental level of knowledge and
understanding of business practices including finance, accounting,
marketing, management, human relations, e-commerce, legal and
ethical considerations.
2. Given a set of requirements design, develop, and debug a
computer program that satisfies the requirements.
3. Demonstrate competence using office software including database,
spreadsheet, and word processing.
4. Given a set of requirements design and build a web page that
meets the requirements.
5. Build and troubleshoot a computer network involving three
computers, an ethernet switch, and IP addressing.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ART 80A Graphic Design 3
BUAD 10 * Introduction to Business (fulfills GE requirement) 3
BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce 1
BUAD 72 e-Commerce Marketing 1
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3
CIS 2 * Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 20 Access for Windows 1
CIS 23 Fundamentals of SQL 3
CIS 60 * Visual Basic Programming 3
CIS 62 * J ava Programming 3
CIS 64 Web Programming Using J AVA/PHP/FLASH 3
CIS 73 Photoshop 1
CIS 83 Web Design Using Dreamweaver 2
CIS 86 HTML 3
CIS 92 Computer Security 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows – 1 1
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 41
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 4
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Computer and Information Systems –
Cisco Networking
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3441
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate program is awarded to
students who have successfully completed the Introduction to
Computer Science course and the CCNA sequence of courses.
Students learn entry level networking skills that will help prepare them
for a career in the Information Technology (IT) field. The program
prepares students to take the Cisco CCNA certification exam.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate competence in the area of Cisco Networking. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able to
build networks with the following features: three computers on a
LAN using a switch; a router with passwords, interfaces, routing
protocol configured; a switch with two VLANs and STP protocol;
PPP encapsulation and PAP/CHAP authentication protocols
between two routers connected with a serial link.
2. Convert an IP Address and subnet mask from a dotted decimal
notation into a binary format. Using the values in a binary format
the student will then be able to demonstrate the function of the
subnet mask in isolating the network address.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cis_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 31 CCNA1–Networking/Home and Small Business 3
CIS 32 CCNA2–Working at a Small to Med. Business/ISP 3
CIS 33 CCNA3–Routing and Switching in the Enterprise 3
CIS 34 CCNA4–Designing/Supporting Computer Networks 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16
Computer and Information Systems –
Network Administration
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1158
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree program prepares students
for a career working in the Information Technology (IT) field as a
computer and network technician. The primary focus of this field is to
design, install, and maintain computer and networking systems. The
program focuses on three primary areas of study--Cisco networking,
Microsoft networking, and computer maintenance. The program
prepares students to take certification exams including Cisco CCNA,
Comptia A+, and Microsoft MCTS. Specific skills that are taught include
switch and router installation, wireless network installation, server
installation, communication technologies, host computer installation and
troubleshooting, and basic electronics. Throughout the entire curriculum
interpersonal skills are taught and emphasized as a vitally important part
of the skill set of a successful IT technician.
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This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate competence in the area of Cisco Networking. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able
to build networks with the following features: three computers
on a LAN using a switch; a router with passwords, interfaces,
routing protocol configured; a switch with two VLANs and STP
protocol; PPP encapsulation and PAP/CHAP authentication
protocols between two routers connected with a serial link.
2. Demonstrate competence in the area of A+ computer
maintenance. To demonstrate competence in this area the
student will be able to: accurately identify and explain the
function of the CPU, harddrive, RAM, CDROM drive, and video
card of a PC.
3. Demonstrate competence in the area of Microsoft Networking.
To demonstrate competence in this area the student will be
able to: Install Windows Seven Professional; to Manage
Users, Computers and Groups in Windows 2008 Server; to
Implement, Manage and Maintain Name Resolution; to Plan
and Implement Server Roles and Server Security; to Plan and
Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure; to Create the
Logical Design for an Active Directory Infrastructure; to Create
the Logical Design for Network Infrastructure Security.
4. Demonstrate competence in the area of human relations and
presentation skills. To demonstrate competence in these areas
the student will effectively work with other students in a team
setting and effectively present a team network design project to
a design review committee consisting of other students.
5. Demonstrate competence in the area of web page design and
development. To demonstrate competence in these areas the
student will develop and publish a 3-page web site to a server.
The site must include the following elements: (1) appropriate
overall design elements; (2) working hyperlinks among pages,
to an outside site(s), and to an e-mail address; (3) a table; and
(4) a form.
6. Demonstrate competence in the area of basic electronics. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will
accurately test electronic components such as LED, 7Segment
display, pushbutton, speaker and photo sensor, and correctly
build circuits with the electronic components and program a
microcontroller to manipulate the built circuits.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
BUAD 41* Leadership and Supervision 3
BUAD 45 * Human Relations on the J ob 3
CIS 2 * Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 23 Fundamentals of SQL 3
CIS 31 Cisco CCNA 1 3
CIS 32 Cisco CCNA 2 3
CIS 33 Cisco CCNA 3 3
CIS 34 Cisco CCNA 4 3
CIS 50 Windows 8 – Configuration 1
CIS 51 Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 1
CIS 52 Install and Configure Server 2012 1
CIS 53 Administering Server 2012 1
CIS 54 Configure Advanced Server 2012 Server 1
CIS 55 Exchange Server 2010, Configuring 1
CIS 72 Fundamentals of Linux 3
CIS 90 A+Certification Prep/Cisco IT Essentials I 4
CIS 92 Computer Security 3
INDE 38 Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 44
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 0
Degree Total 62*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
CIS – Network Administration
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3106
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate program is very similar to
the CIS degree program with the CCNA option. The primary
difference is that the general education classes are not required as
part of the certificate program. In addition the elective courses for the
degree program are not required in the certificate program. These
omissions will result in a narrower skill set for completers of this
program versus the CIS degree program. However, the essential
skills to prepare students for a career in the IT field as a computer and
network technician are still taught as part of this program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate competence in the area of Cisco Networking. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able to
build networks with the following features: three computers on a
LAN using a switch; a router with passwords, interfaces, routing
protocol configured; a switch with two VLANs and STP protocol;
PPP encapsulation and PAP/CHAP authentication protocols
between two routers connected with a serial link.
2. Demonstrate competence in the area of A+ computer
maintenance. To demonstrate competence in this area the student
will be able to: accurately identify and explain the function of the
CPU, harddrive, RAM, CDROM drive, and video card of a PC.
3. Demonstrate competence in the area of Microsoft Networking. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able to:
Install Windows Seven Professional; to Manage Users, Computers
and Groups in Windows 2008 Server; to Implement, Manage and
Maintain Name Resolution; to Plan and Implement Server Roles
and Server Security; to Plan and Implement an Active Directory
Infrastructure; to Create the Logical Design for an Active Directory
Infrastructure; to Create the Logical Design for Network
Infrastructure Security.
4. Demonstrate competence in the area of web page design and
development. To demonstrate competence in these areas the
student will develop and publish a 3-page web site to a server.
The site must include the following elements: (1) appropriate
overall design elements; (2) working hyperlinks among pages, to
an outside site(s), and to an e-mail address; (3) a table; and (4) a
form.
5. Demonstrate competence in the area of basic electronics. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will accurately
test electronic components such as LED, 7Segment display,
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pushbutton, speaker and photo sensor, and correctly build circuits
with the electronic components and program a microcontroller to
manipulate the built circuits.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cis_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 45 Human Relations 3
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 31 Cisco CCNA 1 3
CIS 32 Cisco CCNA 2 3
CIS 33 Cisco CCNA 3 3
CIS 34 Cisco CCNA 4 3
CIS 50 Windows 8 – Configuration 1
CIS 51 Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 1
CIS 52 Install and Configure Server 2012 1
CIS 53 Administering Server 2012 1
CIS 54 Configure Advanced Server 2012 Server 1
CIS 55 Exchange Server 2010, Configuring 1
CIS 90 A+Certification Prep/Cisco IT Essentials I 4
CIS 92 Computer Safety 3
INDE 38 Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 35
Computer and Information Systems –
Web Design
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3115
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to be an
introduction to the basics of designing and building simple Web
pages. The curriculum assists students, small business owners, office
and IT workers, and hobbyists to design and maintain a presence on
the Web.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Use a computer and the internet for daily needs.
2. Build dynamic web pages for personal and business use.
3. Incorporate graphics and photos into web pages.
4. Understand e-commerce basics and how to design a marketable
website.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cis_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ART 80A Graphic Design 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to E-Commerce 1
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 64 Web Programming Using J ava/PHP/Flash 3
CIS 73 Photoshop 1
CIS 83 Web Design Using Dream Weaver 2
CIS 86 HTML 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Computer and Information Systems –
Windows Server
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3444
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate will prepare students for
employment in the field of information technology networking. J obs in
this sector include computer network technician, network
administrator, network manager, data files manager, back-up
operator, network security technician, etc.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Plan an effective Windows Server Active Directory deployment.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 45 Human Relations 3
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 50 Windows 8 Configuring 1
CIS 51 Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 1
CIS 52 Install and Configure Server 2012 1
CIS 53 Administering Server 2012 1
CIS 54 Configure Advanced Server 2012 Server 1
CIS 55 Exchange Server 2010, Configuring 1
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 13
Computer Maintenance
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3429
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Computer Maintenance Certificate
Program provides the exposure and training necessary to maintain and
troubleshoot common microcomputer systems to the board level. This
program provides hands-on training in basic electronics, DOS installation
and operation, PC repair and computer management.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify and troubleshoot common problems with computer parts
and how to solve the associated problems.
2. Describe the different types of memory, how each operate and
installation procedure.
3. Install a Microsoft operating system and configure the computer as
a typical workstation.
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GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cis_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the J ob 3
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 31 Cisco CCNA 1 3
CIS 90 A+Certification Prep/Cisco IT Essentials I 4
INDE 38 Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Construction Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1165
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The curriculum prepares students for
entry-level employment in the carpentry trade. Award of specific
apprenticeship credit will depend on the employer, local union
regulations, aptitude of student as well as curriculum completed.
Under normal circumstances, credit for partial fulfillment of
apprenticeship requirements can be attained.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Explain and demonstrate the use of appropriate personal protective
equipment.
2. Identify other construction hazards on your job site, including
hazardous material exposures, environmental elements, welding
and cutting hazards, confined spaces, and fires.
3. Perform construction math with and without a calculator including
adding, subtraction, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions,
percentages as well as decimals in the field.
4. Identify power tools commonly used in the construction trades.
5. Recognize relate and identify basic construction drawing terms,
components, symbols and different classifications of construction
drawings.
6. Calculate the quantities of lumber and wood products using
industry-standard methods.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
CONS 52 Residential Estimating 3
CONS 53 Materials of Construction 3
CONS 54 Survey of the Building Industry 3
CONS 56 Essentials of Construction 3
CONS 84 Analysis of Construction Drawings/Specs 3
CONS 160 Carpentry Practices 5
CONS 161 Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Systems 5
CONS 178 Building Codes and Standards 3
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 32
Additional General Education 21
General Electives 7
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Construction Technology
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3125
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The curriculum prepares students for
entry-level employment in the carpentry trade. Award of specific
apprenticeship credit will depend on the employer, local union
regulations, aptitude of student as well as curriculum completed.
Under normal circumstances, credit for partial fulfillment of
apprenticeship requirements can be attained.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain and demonstrate the use of appropriate personal protective
equipment.
2. Identify other construction hazards on your job site, including
hazardous material exposures, environmental elements, welding
and cutting hazards, confined spaces, and fires.
3. Perform construction math with and without a calculator including
adding, subtraction, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions,
percentages as well as decimals in the field.
4. Identify power tools commonly used in the construction trades.
5. Recognize relate and identify basic construction drawing terms,
components, symbols and different classifications of construction
drawings.
6. Calculate the quantities of lumber and wood products using
industry-standard methods.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cons_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CONS 52 Residential Estimating 3
CONS 54 Survey of the Building Industry 3
CONS 56 Essentials of Construction 3
CONS 84 Analysis of Construction Drawings/Specs 3
CONS 160 Carpentry Practices 5
CONS 161 Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Systems 5
CONS 178 Building Codes and Standards 3
MATH 100 Technical Applications of Mathematics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 28
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Customer Service Academy
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3133
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Customer Service Academy will
equip you with the ability to manage or improve many workplace
issues that, if addressed, will lead to improved business productivity.
The topics range from conflict resolution to team building to
communicating with people (both employees and customers). This is
a short list of the ten (10) topics included in the academy. You can
register for one or all of the academy topics, depending on the
challenging issues you face either personally or professionally. Each
course topic requires 9 hours of study and awards .5 units of elective
academic credit.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office, therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. List ways in which to communicate more effectively to both internal
and external customers.
2. Recognize conflict styles and manage conflict situations utilizing
conflict resolution skills.
3. List ways to maintain/change your attitude in order to provide
superior customer service.
4. Embrace change within organizations and apply skills to cope with
change.
5. Self-assess individual attitude, stress, communication style,
personality style and apply skills to work with team members who
possess different styles.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
BUAD 81 Stress Management in the Workplace .5
BUAD 82 Managing Organizational Change .5
BUAD 83 Conflict Resolution .5
BUAD 84 Attitude in the Workplace .5
BUAD 85 Customer Service in the Workplace .5
BUAD 86 Decision Making and Problem Solving .5
BUAD 87 Team Building .5
BUAD 88 Communicating with People .5
BUAD 89 Time Management .5
BUAD 90 Values and Ethics .5
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 5
Dental Hygiene
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1173
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Dental Hygiene Program is
designed to train students to work as dental hygienists who have
specific knowledge of the dental hygiene profession, a sophisticated
level of thinking ability, and the positive character traits (i.e.,
responsibility, discipline, and initiative) necessary to succeed at any
level in the workplace.
All courses in the program will employ an integrated teaching strategy
that will include development of critical skills, competence in oral and
written English communication, and competence in applied math for
problem solving. In addition, all courses will provide a broad
understanding of “all aspects of the field (industry).” The program will be
articulated with various transfer institutions so that those students who
choose to transfer for further study may do so.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. 95% of those students who are eligible to sit for the National Board
Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) will pass their examination
on the first attempt.
2. Upon completion and passing the NBDHE, 90% of those students
who are eligible to sit for the State Board Exam will pass their
examination on the first attempt.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE PROGRAM:
Space in the program is limited. A new class is enrolled every fall
semester. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must file an
enrollment packet with the Admissions office during a designated
enrollment period. All qualified applicants are offered enrollment on a
space available basis in the order of their application ranking. Final
selection of qualified applicants is competitive. Specific information is
available in the Selection Criteria tab on the website.
Students must meet all the following requirements for application:
1. Students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
2. The “Prerequisite Science” courses listed below must be
competed with a grade of C or higher in each course and a
minimum science 2.5 GPA.
3. Prerequisites must be completed upon application. No in-
progress courses will be accepted.
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
ANAT 1* Anatomy 5
PHY 1* Physiology (with Lab) 5
MICR 1* Microbiology 5
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
CHEM 2A* Introduction to Chemistry 5
CHEM 2B* Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 5
SOC 1* Introduction to Sociology 3
PSYC 1A* General Psychology 3
CMST 60* Public Speaking OR 3
**CMST 10* Interpersonal Communication
FSS 25* Nutrition 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
** ONLY if completed with a grade of C or higher during or prior to
Spring 2014.
TOTAL PREREQUISITE UNITS 41
HEALTH & SAFETY CLINICAL CLEARANCE:
Upon acceptance for enrollment, students must meet additional
clinical requirements. All students participating in clinical experiences
must submit proof of immunity of specific immunizations or serum
titers, cleared criminal background check, negative drug screen,
current physical examination and negative TB screening, and provide
current valid Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider card (CPR)
which includes adult, child & infant resuscitation with two person
rescue and AED training). Students are financially responsible for
meeting these requirements according to established program
process. Specific information is available on the Health and Safety
Requirements tab on the website or students may call the Division
Office (530-339-3600)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must graduate from the Dental Hygiene Program to be
eligible to take the state licensing examination. Due to the time
commitments of the program, it is strongly recommended that students
complete the following additional requirements for graduation before
beginning dental hygiene courses:
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• Completion of the Humanities requirement.
• Completion of competence in mathematics. MATH 102
Intermediate Algebra or MATH 110 Essential Math are the
advised courses for meeting this requirement.
• Completion of the multi-cultural awareness requirement.
• Completion of computer literacy.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program in order to
take the courses listed below. Students must show competence in all
semester courses (with a grade of C or better) in order to progress
through the curriculum. A failing grade in any theory or clinical course
within a semester will require withdrawal or result in failure from the
program.
CORE COURSES:
DNTL 10 Oral Biology 3
DNTL 11 Oral Radiology 3
DNTL 12 Head and Neck Anatomy 2
DNTL 13 Dental Health Education/Seminar 2
DNTL 14 Introduction to Clinic 4
DNTL 20 Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide 2
DNTL 21 General and Oral Pathology 4
DNTL 23 Patient Management and Geriatrics 2
DNTL 24 Clinical Practice I 4
DNTL 25 Clinic I Seminar 2
DNTL 26 Nutrition in Dentistry 1
DNTL 30 Periodontology I 3
DNTL 31 Pharmacology 2
DNTL 32 Dental Materials 2
DNTL 33 Advanced Clinical Topics 2
DNTL 34 Clinical Practice II 4
DNTL 35 Clinic II Seminar 1
DNTL 40 Periodontology II 1
DNTL 41 Practice and Financial Management 1
DNTL 42 Clinic III Seminar 2
DNTL 43 Clinical Practice III 4
DNTL 44 Community Oral Health 3
DNTL 45 Ethics and J urisprudence 2
TOTAL MAJOR UNITS: 56
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 97
Additional General Education 6
General Electives 0
Degree Total 103*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Diesel Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1175
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum prepares the student for
entry into the mechanic trade related to heavy equipment and diesel
engines. Award of apprenticeship credit for completion of the program
will depend on the employer, local union regulations, aptitude of
student, as well as the curriculum completed. The Diesel Technology
major requires technical courses to satisfy the minimum requirements
for the major. Students are encouraged to take as many technical
courses and related electives as their program will permit. When
necessary, auto mechanic courses and diesel courses may be
interchanged to satisfy major requirements.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. With an emphasis on general education, explain the basic theory of
the subject matter or system for the course of instruction based on
industry standards.
2. With an emphasis on general education, analyze a scenario based
upon an equipment system failure / problem / complaint.
3. With an emphasis on general education, employ a systematic
approach to troubleshooting a system malfunction and prepare a
solution.
4. With an emphasis on general education, demonstrate the correct
tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction.
5. With an emphasis on general education, verify if the path of repair
was correct by testing and/or completing a work order/report.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
DIES 48 Hydraulics 3.5
DIES 49 Advanced Hydraulics 3
DIES 94 Worksite Learning For Diesel Technology 1
DIES 160 Diesel Engine Electronic Control 4
DIES 161 Diesel Technology Field Training 2
DIES 162 Heavy Duty Power Train 4
DIES 164 Diesel Performance Analysis 4
DIES 166 Diesel Engines 6
DIES 170 Heavy Duty Braking Systems 4
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Tech. 1
MATH 110* Essential Math 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 73, 170, 171, 174, 175 or 178 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 45.5
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 0
Degree Total 60.5*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Diesel Technology
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3134
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum prepares the student for
entry into the mechanic trade related to heavy equipment and diesel
engines. Award of apprenticeship credit for completion of the program
will depend on the employer, local union regulations, aptitude of
student, as well as the curriculum completed.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
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requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or system for the
course of instruction based on industry standards.
2. Analyze a scenario based upon an equipment system
failure/problem/ complaint.
3. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a system
malfunction and prepare a solution.
4. Demonstrate the correct tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair
a malfunction.
5. Verify if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing
a work order/report.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_dies_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
DIES 48 Hydraulics 3.5
DIES 49 Advanced Hydraulics 3
DIES 94 Worksite Learning For Diesel Technology 1-4
DIES 160 Diesel Engine Electronic Control 4
DIES 161* Diesel Technology Field Training 2
DIES 162 Heavy Duty Power Train 4
DIES 164 Diesel Performance Analysis 4
DIES 166* Diesel Engines 6
DIES 170 Heavy Duty Braking Systems 4
ENGL 190 Reading & Writing II 4
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Tech. 1
MATH 100 Technical Applications of Mathematics 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 73, 170, 171, 174, 175 or 178 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 45.5 – 48.5
Dietary Service Supervisor
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3431
Students interested in this certificate should contact the
Health Sciences Division Dean at (530) 339-3609.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Dietary Service Supervisor program
is designed to prepare students to work in a supervisory role in the
food and nutrition services area of the healthcare industry. Graduates
of the Shasta College DSS program can lawfully use the title of
Dietetic Service Supervisor, as described in CA State Law, Title 22.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify the location of applicable laws and regulations and
determine compliance to regulatory requirements (state and
federal). Determine acceptable standards of care in dietary
services. Includes but not limited to California Code of Regulations,
Title 22; Federal Code of Regulations; Business and Professions
Code of Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered; and Food
and Drug Administration Food Code.
2. Identify the role and limitations (no scope of practice) of the Dietary
Service Supervisor under law (Title 22) for the Operation of Food
Service.
3. Participate with the Registered Dietitian in the timely review and
revision of the facility’s policies and procedures to ensure that they
are in compliance with regulations and standards of practice.
Identify location of Diet Manuals.
4. Assist in the orientation of new employees. Assist in the ongoing,
planned staff development of seasoned employees to ensure that
they are competent to carry out the functions of the dietary service
and trained in approved policies.
5. Assist in the development of Quality Assurance Programs to
monitor staff practices for compliance, to determine training needs,
and to evaluate resident/patient satisfaction.
6. Assist in the development of planned menu (and disaster menus)
to meet the nutritional needs of resident/patients in accordance
with the recommended dietary allowances. Ensure that therapeutic
menus and standardized recipes are followed, as approved by
R.D.
7. Ensure that food is served by methods that conserve nutritive
value, flavor and appearance. Ensure that food is prepared in a
form designed to meet individual needs and substitutions are of
similar nutritive value.
8. Ensure that residents/patients receive and consume foods in the
appropriate form as prescribed by the physician who is lawfully
authorized to prescribe. Ensure that there is accommodation of food
preferences, maintenance of current profile cards are maintained,
and provide assistive devices as needed.
9. Ensure that food is stored, prepared, distributed, and served under
sanitary conditions to prevent food borne illness. This includes the
sanitation oversight of areas assigned to other departments such
as the cleaning & sanitizing of internal components of the ice
machine & nurse pantry refrigerators, trash disposal systems.
10. Ensure that the department runs smoothly (including the food
ordering and storage according to applicable state requirements),
staffing schedules, employee health, labor relations, safety
programs and other duties as assigned by administration.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs_dss_gainfulemployment.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
CULA 50 Sanitation and Safety 2
DSS 10 Food Production Management 3
DSS 63 DSS Operations and Management 3
DSS 94 DSS Certificate Worksite Learning 3
FSS 25 Nutrition 3
FSS 27 Nutrition and Disease 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16
Earl y Childhood Education
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1190
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Early Childhood Education Program
prepares students to become teachers and directors in programs
providing care and learning opportunities for young children. The
college courses focus on training for careers in preschools, Head Start,
childcare, infant-toddler and school age care, and family childcare.
Programs for young children require different qualifications for teachers
and child care providers. The A.S. Degree in Early Childhood
Education at Shasta College meets course work qualifications for the
Child Development Teacher Permit Level and Title 22 staff
qualifications for a teacher and director. Additional specified
experience with children is required.
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The Shasta College Early Childhood Education Program is
participating in a statewide Curriculum Alignment Project between
California Community Colleges and participating CSU and UC
systems. A twenty-four unit core of eight specific Early Childhood
Education courses will articulate with participating four year degree
programs in Child Development and Early Childhood Education.
There are a minimum of 44 units in the major required for the
Associate Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Students
need to complete core-required courses (38 units) and an additional 6
units of restricted elective courses. Twenty-one (21) General
Education units will complete the Associate of Science degree in Early
Childhood Education. All courses applied to the ECE A.S. Degree
must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Apply an understanding of principles of child development in
planning inclusive and developmentally appropriate curriculum and
environments.
2. Exhibit skill in observation and documentation as a vehicle for child
and program assessment and curriculum design.
3. Create environments that are healthy, respectful and supportive to
children and their families.
4. Utilize positive guidance of young children based on an
understanding of cognitive, physical, and social and emotional
development of children.
5. Identify professional standards and expectations as based upon
NA EYC’S Code of Ethical Conduct.
6. Discuss current trends and issues in the field of Early Childhood
Education.
7. Perform common tasks online and access resources and
information in regard to current best practices in early education.
8. Identify and exhibit the ability to interact successfully with children
and adults from an ever changing society.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ECE 1 * Human Development OR 3
ECE 9 * Child Growth and Development
(ECE 9 is recommended for students planning to transfer to a 4
year program for a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child
Development)
ECE 2 * Child, Family, Community 3
ECE 3 Early Childhood Program Administration 3
ECE 7 Early Childhood Observation & Assessment 3
ECE 8 Teaching Practicum for Young Children 5
ECE 15 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECE 17 Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
ECE 20 Introduction to Curriculum 3
ECE 28* Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
ECE 52 Guidance in Adult-Child Relations 3
ECE 60 Advanced Curriculum 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose six units) 6
ECE 6 Exploring Family Childcare (1)
ECE 10 Early Childhood Learning (3)
ECE 12 Infant-Toddler Learning (3)
ECE 14 School Age and Adolescent Development (3)
ECE 16 Fundamentals of EC Mentoring & Supervision (2)
ECE 22 EC Curriculum: Infant/Toddler Care (3)
ECE 24 EC Curriculum: School Age Care (3)
ECE 26 The Child With Special Needs (3)
ECE 27 Teaching Children with Special Needs (3)
ECE 51 Early Childhood Staffing and Management (3)
ECE 140 Essentials of 40 Developmental Assets (1)
ECE 147 Mental Health Awareness in ECE Programs (1)
ECE 155 The Young Child: Intro to the Montessori Method (1)
ECE graduates are qualified to work with children ages 0-5. However, it
is recommended that students meet the additional 5-unit requirement by
selecting and completing one of the following Specializations
(Infant/Toddler School-Age, or Special Needs in ECE). A Specialization
is required for the Master Teacher Level of the Child Development
Permit, issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
Associate and Teacher Levels do not require a Specialization.
INFANT/TODDLER TEACHING SPECIALIZATION
ECE 12 Infant-Toddler Learning 3
ECE 22 E.C. Curriculum: Infant/Toddler Care 3
SCHOOL-AGE TEACHING SPECIALIZATION
ECE 14 School-Age and Adolescent Development 3
ECE 24 E.C. Curriculum: School-Age Care 3
SPECIAL NEEDS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/
EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIZATION
ECE 26 The Child with Special Needs 3
ECE 27 Teaching Children with Special Needs 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 41
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 4
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Early Childhood Education
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3451
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Early Childhood Education
Certificate will offer students initial training to work with young
children. After completion of the 26-unit certificate requirements, the
student will qualify for employment as an entry-level teacher in private
child care settings licensed through the Department of Social
Services. The Early Childhood Education Certificate course work also
meets the training requirements for the Child Development Associate
Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing. All certificate requirements must be completed with a
“C” grade or better.
This 26 unit certificate is intended to fulfill the ECE requirement of a
lower-division program of study that can transfer to the CSU system.
With additional coursework, both at lower-division and upper-division
levels, it prepares the student for in-depth coursework toward higher
degree attainment. When the 26-unit certificate is combined with 16
General Education units, it qualifies the student for a Child
Development Permit issued by the Office of Teacher Credentialing, at
the Teacher level.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Apply an understanding of principles of child development in
planning exclusive and developmentally appropriate curriculum
environments.
2. Exhibit skills in observation and documentation as a vehicle for
child and program assessment curriculum design.
3. Create environments that are healthy, respectful, and supportive to
children and their families.
4. Utilize positive guidance of young children based on an
understanding of cognitive, physical, and social and emotional
development of children.
5. Establish and maintain safe and healthy learning environments for
young children.
6. Upon completion of the ECE Certificate, students will, through
planned and sequenced field experiences, develop the knowledge,
skills and professional dispositions necessary to promote the
development and learning of young children.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs_ece_ececert_gainfulemployment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ECE 2 Child, Family, Community 3
ECE 7 Early Childhood Observation and Assessment 3
ECE 8 Teaching Practicum for Young Children 5
ECE 9 Child, Growth and Development 3
ECE 15 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECE 17 Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
ECE 20 Introduction to Curriculum 3
ECE 28 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 26
Earl y Childhood Education –
Famil y Childcare
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3154
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Early Childhood Education Family
Childcare Certificate offers students initial training for employment as
a family childcare provider. After completion of the 17-unit certification
program, the student will be prepared to seek a family childcare
provider position or family childcare licensure (assuming ability to
pass Community Care Licensing [Social Services Dept.] requirements
related to physical site).
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Apply principles of child development in planning inclusive and
developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments.
2. Utilize positive guidance of young children based on an
understanding of cognitive, social and emotional development of
children.
3. Create environments that are healthy, respectful and supportive to
children and their families.
4. Identify and analyze the elements of professionalism and its
importance in family childcare settings.
5. Complete class exercises applying management and operation
knowledge by developing an operational structure of a mock family
childcare setting.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs/ece_fccert_gainfulemployment/.
All courses to be applied to the Early Childhood Education Family
Childcare Certificate must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ECE 1 Human Development OR 3
ECE 9 Child Growth and Development
ECE 2 Child, Family, Community 3
ECE 6 Exploring Family Childcare 1
ECE 52 Guidance in Adult-Child Relations 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose two courses) 6
ECE 12 Infant/Toddler Learning (3)
ECE 14 School-Age Learning (3)
ECE 17 Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children (3)
ECE 20 Introduction to Curriculum (3)
ECE 22 EC Curriculum: Infant/Toddler Care (3)
ECE 24 EC Curriculum: School Age Care (3)
ECE 26 The Child With Special Needs (3)
ECE 27 Teaching Children with Special Needs (3)
ECE 28 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3)
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16
English as a Second Language
Certificate of Completion
Certificate:
SC Program: NCR.1001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate of completion is
comprised of six non-credit courses that range from ESL beginning to
advanced. These non-credit courses generally serve our immigrant
population who seek language skills for employment and daily living.
Instruction follows a communication-based approach to language
learning. The last level in this sequence, ESL 336, acts as a transition
course for students who want to pursue academic studies.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Meet three of the four course level student learning outcomes for
the highest level course in the Program, ESL 236 or ESL 336.
REQUIRED NON-CREDIT COURSES:
ESL 331 Beginning Low
ESL 332 Beginning High
ESL 333 Intermediate
ESL 334 Intermediate High
ESL 336 Advanced
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Entrepreneurial Manufacturing
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3450
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Entrepreneurial Manufacturing
Certificate will prepare students for jobs in the manufacturing industry
such as to design, manufacture and market their own products, to start
small businesses in or related to manufacturing and to setup and
operate manufacturing equipment and mechatronic systems.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will produce a predefined product to a given standard using
one or more pieces of manufacturing equipment.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/Academic%20Affairs/BAIT/INDE/Pages/
16382.aspx
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 40 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 3
CIS 94 CIS Worksite Learning 2
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
INDE 37 Electricity and Electronics 3
INDE 38 Introduction and Industrial Mechatronics 3
INDE 40 Entrepreneurial Manufacturing 2
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Famil y Studies
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1225
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to provide
students with foundational skills and concepts about human
interaction within the primary social, cultural, and economic system of
our society – the family. Individual and family issues that arise from
changing societal patterns have created a vast need for a variety of
support services. Students with an A.S. Degree in Family Studies will
have the opportunity to enter the Human Services field in a number of
paraprofessional positions, and with additional coursework would be
prepared to transfer to a four-year college/university with lower
division preparation for a Bachelor’s of Social Work.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Identify the impact of the context (historical, cultural, societal,
and/or familial) on individuals as they develop, as well as the
reciprocal influences, and apply this understanding when analyzing
human behavior.
2. Integrate the perspectives of continuity and change,
multidirectional pathways, and resiliency when evaluating the
process of personal and interpersonal development throughout the
lifespan.
3. Identify crucial elements of various systems perspectives and apply
these concepts in the analysis of specific situations.
4. Reflect a critical awareness of current issues and valid scientific
research in the field of Family Studies/Human Services.
5. Create a comprehensive action plan that reflects both personal and
interpersonal effectiveness within the physical, mental, financial
and psychosocial domains.
6. Differentiate between personal values and professional
guidelines/ethics established within the field of Human Services.
7. Complete at least one semester of guided, practical experience in
the workplace that integrates classroom experience with
professional training.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
The student must complete the Core Courses listed below, required
General Education, and electives to total 60 units to complete the A.S.
Degree requirements. Some major courses may be double counted
toward the General Education unit requirement. Students planning to
transfer to a Social Work Baccalaureate Program should consider
utilizing available General Education units and elective units to complete
the specific lower division requirements of the transfer school of their
choice. It is imperative to consult the catalog of that institution.
CORE COURSES:
CMST 10* Interpersonal Communication 3
ECE 1* Human Development 3
ECE 2* Child, Family and Community 3
FSS 10 Introduction to Human Services 3
FSS 12 Standards and Practices in Human Services 3
FSS 14 Introduction to Case Management 3
FSS 16* Marriage & Family 3
FSS 18* Adulthood and Aging 3
FSS 25* Nutrition OR 3
BIOL 5* Introduction to Human Biology
FSS 46* Personal Finance OR 3
ECON 1A* Principles of Economics (MICRO) OR
ECON 1B* Principles of Economics (MACRO)
FSS 60* Life Management 3
FSS 94 Family Studies & Services Worksite Learning 1-4
PSYC 1A* General Psychology 3
PSYC 41* Cultural/Social Context of Childhood 3
SOC 1* Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 70* Social Welfare 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 46-49
Additional General Education 9
General Electives 2-5
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Fire Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1240
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Fire Technology curriculum is
planned to serve both as an in-service program and as a pre-
employment two-year program for community college students
aspiring to enter the field of firefighting. Fire Technology majors may
be required to fulfill a tour of duty at a local fire station. The
suggested course sequence has been supplied to the Counseling
Division by the Instructional Division. Students are urged to use this
outline along with the Shasta College catalog. Particular attention
should be paid to course prerequisites and to whether a class is
taught Fall or Spring semester or both. Courses listed may be offered
either spring or fall semesters, or at the discretion of the division.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Possess the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to enter the
fire service or to increase skills, knowledge and abilities for those
already employed as a firefighter.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
FIRS 70 Fire Protection Organization 3
FIRS 71 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FIRS 72 Fire Prevention Technology 3
FIRS 74 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3
FIRS 79 Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety 3
FIRS 86 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3
FIRS 104 Firefighter I Academy 21
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 39
Additional General Education 21
General Electives 0
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Firefighter 1
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3444
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Firefighter 1 includes everything
necessary to; learn the essential skills, obtain the required knowledge
and abilities to perform at the entry level in a volunteer or paid fire
department as a firefighter in the State of California. This Academy
adheres to the curriculum as required by the California State Fire
Marshal’s Office (CAL-FIRE) for certification by their office as a
“Certified Firefighter 1”. Certification is obtained only after successful
completion of the Firefighter 1 Academy, and a minimum of six
months full time employment with an organized, paid fire department,
or twelve months of part time employment with an organized volunteer
fire department. Upon successful completion of the Academy and the
required work time, the Chief of the department in which the student
works verifies successful work completion and the student makes
application for their California State Firefighter 1 Certificate.
The Firefighter 1 Academy is an intense program including rigorous
physical conditioning, English designed for firefighters as well as
classroom and field training with the same tools and appliances used
by the fire service. During the later portion of the academy students
earn a State Fire Marshal Certificate for “Fire Control Three” as part of
their Live Fire Training. The course also includes Emergency Medical
Responder in which the students earn certification from the California
Emergency Medical Authority.
Note: No college in California certifies individuals as Firefighter 1 or
Firefighter 2. All certifications are issued by the California State Fire
Marshal.This certificate is approved through the California Community
College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to safely
perform the tasks required to become an entry level firefighter.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
FIRS 104 Firefighter I Academy 21
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 21
Students wishing to apply for California State Fire Marshal’s Office
Firefighter I or II certification must meet the following criteria:
• Complete the required coursework as outlined by the State Fire
Marshal’s Office.
• Work a minimum of either six months as a paid full-time firefighter
or 12 months as a volunteer.
• A recommendation and signature on appropriate form from the
Fire Chief of the department that a student works for or
volunteers at is a mandatory requirement.
Note: No college in California certifies individuals as Firefighter 1 or
Firefighter 2. All certifications are approved by the California State
Fire Marshal’s Office.
Firefighter 2
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3445
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Firefighter 2 certification entails
advanced knowledge, skills and abilities gained only after the
completion of the Firefighter 1 Academy and the required employment
interval with an organized volunteer or paid fire department in the
state of California. These advanced skills, knowledge and abilities are
presented during the Firefighter 2 academy at Shasta College. The
successful completion of this Firefighter 2 academy allows the student
to operate at a “journeyman level” as a firefighter.
Note: No college in California certifies individuals as Firefighter 1, or
Firefighter 2. All certifications are issued by the California State Fire
Marshal.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to safely
perform the tasks required to become an advanced firefighter.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
FIRS 104 Firefighter I Academy 21
FIRS 108 Firefighter II Academy 5
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 25
Students wishing to apply for California State Fire Marshal’s Office
Firefighter I or II certification must meet the following criteria:
• Complete the required coursework as outlined by the State Fire
Marshal’s Office.
• Work a minimum of either six months as a paid full-time firefighter
or 12 months as a volunteer.
• A recommendation and signature on appropriate form from the
Fire Chief of the department that a student works for or
volunteers at is a mandatory requirement.
Note: No college in California certifies individuals as Firefighter 1 or
Firefighter 2. All certifications are approved by the California State
Fire Marshal’s Office.
Fire Technology –
Wildland Firefighter 1 Academy
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3434
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
have the basic firefighting training as required by the U.S. Forest
Service and California Department of Forestry for seasonal or
permanent employment in fire fighting. This Academy provides the
students with all the required knowledge , skills and abilities as
required and dictated by the United States Forest Service ( USFS ) and
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF or Cal-
Fire) for a certificate required by those two wildland fire agencies for
seasonal wildland firefighter employment. The focus of this academy is
wildland fire control and safety in the wildland fire environment.
Students who successfully complete this academy obtain the very
basic skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform at the entry level as a
wild land firefighter. More advanced wild land courses are contained in
the Shasta College Course Catalog. Both the State and Federal
wildland Fire Agencies provide their own more advance training once
employment is obtained. Note; Successful completion of the Wildland
Firefighter 1 Academy does not assure employment with the USFS or
CAL-FIRE.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to safely
perform the tasks required by the United States Forest Service and
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL
Fire) as an entry level wildland firefighter.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
FIRS 73 Wildland Firefighter I Academy 4
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 4
Hospitality –
Baking – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3245
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate provides a foundation in
business mathematics, safety and sanitation principles and practices
for personal and institutional application, and fundamental baking
skills for students who intend to specialize in baking and pastry
making for commercial production. Production of yeast and quick
breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries, as well as decorating and
icings are undertaken. This certificate provides a base for students
interested in basic baking techniques and who are also interested in
moving forward with additional skills in the Culinary Arts field.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain and apply sanitation guidelines related to food handling.
2. Problem-solve recipe calculations associated with baked goods
and pastry production.
3. Define and describe classic cooking terminology associated with
baking.
4. Demonstrate health and safety and hand tool usage.
5. Demonstrate usage of a calculator to determine accurate recipe
costing of baked goods.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 106 Business Math or Math Placement Level 3 or higher 3
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 172 Baking 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 4-7
Hospitality –
Bartender – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3246
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
be able to apply safety and sanitation principles and practices for a
beverage operation, describe service skills for wine, beer, and spirits
products, and identify wines from the wine districts of California,
France, Germany, and Italy. This certification will provide knowledge
and skills for hose entering a new position and for those interested in
sharpening their skills in a current position. Limitation on
enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
complete this certificate.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
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able to:
1. Describe commonly used beverages and their recipes used in the
hospitality industry.
2. Define the differences between spirits, wines, fortified wines, and
liquors.
3. Describe the winemaking and beer-making process.
4. List and describe the major winemaking regions of the United
States and Europe.
5. Explain and apply sanitation guidelines related to beverage
handling in an hospitality organization.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 60 Beverage Management 2
CULA 73 Introduction to Wine 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 6
Hospitality – Dining Room
Management – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3248
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate provides a foundation for
students interested in entry level dining room management. In
addition to an overview of the hospitality industry, areas of focus will
include legal aspects of hospitality operations, principles of safety and
sanitation, skills for delivery of effective service in a dining room
environment, theory of wine sales and service, and business
mathematics.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Describe the flow of service between a dining room and kitchen in
a restaurant environment.
2. Assess staffing needs based upon levels of projected business.
3. Illustrate safety and sanitation practices in food and beverage
handling.
4. Describe wine sales and service techniques in a dining room.
5. Plan an effective dining room layout design for staffing and service.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 106 Business Math or Math Placement Level 3 or higher 3
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 65 Dining Room Service 3
CULA 73 Introduction to Wine 2
HOSP 10 Introduction to Hospitality 3
HOSP 45 Restaurants, Hotels, and Lawful Management 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 12 – 15
Hospitality – Dining Room Staff –
Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3249
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
have practiced and demonstrated basic skills for front-of-the-house
service in a live food and beverage operation. Additionally, students
will apply principles of safety and sanitation and business
mathematics. This certificate provides skills necessary for an entry-
level food service position.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Illustrate safety and sanitation practices in food and beverage
handling.
2. Describe the flow of service between a dining room and kitchen in
a restaurant.
3. Plan an effective dining room layout design for staffing and service.
4. Assess staffing needs based upon levels of projected business.
5. Describe the sequence of service associated with exemplary dining
room service.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 106 Business Math or Math Placement Level 3 or higher 3
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 65 Dining Room Service 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 5 – 8
Hospitality –
Line Cook – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3251
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certification prepares a student with
the basic skills to be a line cook in a food operation. Students will
recognize the importance of safety and sanitation, prepare food,
demonstrate plate presentations, use weights and measures, and
interpret recipes.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain and apply sanitation guidelines related to food handling.
2. Demonstrate station organization, purchasing, storage, menu
writing, and sanitation principles.
3. Calculate operation budget, various food and labor costs, menu
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pricing, inventory controls, and forecasting.
4. Demonstrate production line management and organization.
5. Identify and apply guidelines for handling of meats, dairy products,
fresh produce, and bakery items.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CULA 45 Basic Food Production 5
CULA 46 Advanced Foods 5
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
HOSP 10 Introduction to Hospitality 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 15
Hospitality – Winemaking and Marketing
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3253
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Winemaking and Marketing
Certificate is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in
winemaking, viticultural practices, and wine analysis. It is intended for
the entrepreneur exploring business opportunities in the grape wine
industry, and/or the prospective small winery employee, as well as the
home winemaker, interested in career or skills development. Hands-on
winemaking from crush through fermentation, sensory evaluation,
product marketing, and food and wine pairing will be covered.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Define fundamental concepts of winemaking and marketing.
2. List and describe all basic tasks required for winemaking.
3. Assess results from different sensory evaluation techniques
winetasting.
4. Apply principles of wine chemistry.
5. Define principles associated with creation and maintenance of a
vineyard.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs/cula_winecert_gainfulemployment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 1
AGVIT 80 Vineyard Design and Construction 1
AGVIT 81 Vineyard Care 1
CULA 66 Wine With Food 2
CULA 73 Introduction to Wine 2
CULA 74 Wine Making I 2
CULA 76 Wine Making II 2
CULA 78 Sensory Evaluation of Wine 2
CULA 80 Wine Sales and Marketing 3
CULA 88 Wines of the North State 1
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Hospitality Management –
Culinary Arts Concentration
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1292
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: With this degree, graduates enter the
culinary field well prepared for entry-level employment, many
progressing to management positions. Students will apply principles in
sanitation and safety, hospitality, basic food production, nutrition,
management, advanced cuisine, and gourmet food
preparation. Business communications and general education
requirements are also required for the degree. Hands-on worksite
learning provides the student additional experience in the field.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Prepare workstations, corresponding to the preparation and
presentation of a meal, in a time-restricted quality-minded setting.
2. Prepare large scale quantity items in a time-restricted quality-
minded setting.
3. Practice the principles of sanitation and safety procedures.
4. Recognize the types of gourmet foods served in hotels and
restaurants and the presentation of these specialties.
5. Demonstrate the principles of the garde-manger section of the
kitchen.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
BUAD 66* Business Communications 3
CULA 45 Basic Food Production 5
CULA 46 Advanced Foods 5
CULA 48 Gourmet Food Preparation 3
CULA 49 Menu Planning and Cost Analysis 2
CULA 50 Sanitation and Safety 2
CULA 55 Purchasing 2
CULA 60 Beverage Management 2
CULA 65 Dining Room Service 3
CULA 75 Pastry 2
CULA 94 Culinary Arts Worksite Learning 1
CULA 159 Stocks, Soups, Sauces & Basic Culinary Prep. 2
CULA 161 The Art of Garde Manger 2
CULA 172 Baking 2
FSS 25* Nutrition 3
HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 65 Hospitality Supervision 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 45
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 0
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a test.
If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to double
count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these graduation
requirements are added, the number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Hospitality Management – Culinary Arts Concen.
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3246
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: With this certificate, students will enter
the Culinary Arts field and should be able to demonstrate principles in
sanitation and safety, hospitality, basic food production, nutrition, and
business mathematics. Additional skills will be applied in beverage
management, advanced foods, menu planning and cost analysis,
human resources management, purchasing, dining room service,
baking, supervision, garde manger, and actual worksite learning.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Prepare workstations, corresponding to the preparation and
presentation of a meal, in a time-restricted quality-minded setting.
2. Prepare large scale quantity items in a time-restricted quality-
minded setting.
3. Practice the principles of sanitation and safety procedures.
4. Recognize the types of gourmet foods served in hotels and
restaurants and the presentation of these specialties.
5. Demonstrate the principles of the garde-manger section of the
kitchen.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs_cula_culacert_gainfulemployment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
CULA 45 Basic Food Production 5
CULA 46 Advanced Foods 5
CULA 48 Gourmet Foods Preparation 3
CULA 49 Menu Planning and Cost Analysis 2
CULA 50 Sanitation and Safety 2
CULA 55 Purchasing 2
CULA 60 Beverage Management 2
CULA 65 Dining Room Service 3
CULA 94 Culinary Arts Worksite Learning 2
CULA 159 Stocks, Soups, Sauces and Basic Culinary Prep. 2
CULA 161 The Art of Garde Manger 2
CULA 172 Baking 2
FSS 25 Nutrition 3
HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 65 Hospitality Supervision 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 44
Hospitality Management – Hotel/
Restaurant Management Concentration
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1294
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The course of study in hospitality
management includes instruction in hotel and restaurant operations
designed to prepare students for various positions in the hospitality
industry. What interests many prospective students in this field of
study is the extraordinary range of management jobs available. In
addition to operational management, graduates will be able to pursue
careers in such areas as personnel, marketing, sales, finance,
training, facilities management, conference management, and
purchasing. Career progression is often very rapid, with companies
offering very good financial and professional development packages
in recognition of the major shortage of well qualified management
graduates for what is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing
industries.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Relate customer expectations to the achievement of financial
viability of the organization.
2. Practice appropriate communication skills in operational and
human resource management.
3. Evaluate hospitality operations.
4. Apply quality control systems to customer service issues.
5. Apply the appropriate management/supervisory techniques to
operational situations.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3
BUAD 80 Customer Service 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 55 Purchasing 2
CULA 73 Introduction to Wines OR 2
CULA 66 Wine with Food
HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 20 Hospitality Operations Management 3
HOSP 35 Computer Applications in the Hosp. Industry 3
HOSP 40 Human Res. Mgmt. in the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 45 Restaurants, Hotels, and Lawful Management 2
HOSP 50 Hospitality Marketing, Sales and Advertising 3
HOSP 60 Hospitality and Financial Management 3
HOSP 65 Hospitality Supervision 3
HOSP 94 Hospitality Worksite Learning 1
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 39
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 3
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Hospitality Management – Hotel/Restaurant
Management Concentration
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3242
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate is designed to prepare
students for careers in the hospitality field associated with food and
beverage management, lodging, and tourism. Hands-on worksite
learning gives the student additional experience in the field.
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This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Define the concept of service and train others to meet and exceed
guest expectations, in any hospitality industry environment.
2. Define the main departments within a full-service hotel and their
functions, and describe how each department works together to
ensure the overall objective is met.
3. Describe computer applications commonly used in the hospitality
industry.
4. Describe the nature of, and be able to effectively function in, this
dynamic physically demanding environment.
5. Describe motivational techniques that management can employ to
improve employee performance in a hospitality operation.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs_hosp_hotelmanagecert_gainfulemploy
ment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3
HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 20 Hospitality Operations Management 3
HOSP 35 Computer Applications in the Hosp. Industry 3
HOSP 40 Human Resource Mgmt. in the Hosp. Industry 3
HOSP 94 Hospitality Worksite Learning 1
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16
Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
Certificate
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3451
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Industrial Manufacturing and
Automation Certificate will prepare students for jobs in the
manufacturing industry such as mechatronic or automated systems
technicians, PLC programmers and automation design, both in large
and small facilities.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Design a simple control program for a small-scale industrial
processing station including detailed schematics.
2. Build the system including Remote IO and all safety procedures.
3. Demonstrate system operation including safety procedures
4. Modify system for given input/output changes.
5. Maintain system through given component failure.
6. Create PLC ladder logics code sing RS 5000.
7. Modify system for given process changes.
8. Troubleshoot system for instructor introduced error.
9. Present system and key learnings to class.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
INDE 40 Entrepreneurial Manufacturing 2
INDE 41 Industrial Electronics 3
INDE 42 Industrial Control Devices 3
INDE 43 Industrial Motor Control 3
INDE 44 Industrial Process Control 3
INDE 94 INDE Worksite Learning 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 17
Industrial Technology Certificate
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3430
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Industrial Technology Certificate is
designed to provide employable knowledge and skills courses
common to various industrial occupations for entry-level employment
in diverse industries.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or industrial system
for the course of instruction based on industry standards.
2. Analyze a scenario based upon an industrial equipment system
failure/problem/complaint.
3. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting an industrial
system malfunction and prepare an effective repair solution.
4. Analyze component failures to determine the root cause of the
component failure.
5. Verify if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing
a work order/report.
6. Demonstrate the correct usage of tools/supplies required to
diagnose/ repair a malfunction
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
DIES 48 Hydraulics 3.5
INDE 101 Industrial Occupation Basics 3
INDE 38 Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics 3
MATH 100 Technical Applications of Mathematics 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 15.5
Life Management
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3252
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate is designed to provide
students with the information, perceptions and skills necessary to
move toward responsible independence and effective interpersonal
relationships. Resources such as time, money and energy will be
stressed along with the study of the physical, mental, emotional and
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social needs of all ages. This curriculum is essential for preparing
individuals to balance personal, family and work responsibilities
throughout the life cycle.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
capable of balancing personal, family and work responsibilities on a
sustainable basis through the use of:
1. A comprehensive model of developmentally appropriate concepts
and behavior throughout the lifespan.
2. A personal mission statement for life and set of initial life goals.
3. A theoretical perspective of family.
4. A personal dietary analysis and plan.
5. A personal budgetary analysis and plan.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
All courses to be applied to the Life Management Certificate must be
completed with a “C” grade or better.
ECE 1 Human Development 3
FSS 16 Marriage and Family 3
FSS 25 Nutrition 3
FSS 46 Personal Finance 3
FSS 60 Life Management 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 15
Music
Associate in Arts:
SC Program: AA.1360
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The AA curriculum in Music is designed
to provide preparation for either transfer to a CSU or UC as a music
major and/or assist in development for a career in music within a
variety of music career choices. A few of these career options could
be: working in the music industry, music performance, music
education, music publishing, musical theater, composition, retail music
merchandising, and private music instruction. Additionally the music
curriculum creates an opportunity for local amateur and professional
musicians to perform within the music department's music
performance ensembles (Choirs, Orchestras, Symphonic Bands, and
J azz Ensembles) and/or to advance their music skills.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Describe major concepts, vocabulary, theoretical perspectives, and
creative performance practices of music.
2. Demonstrate ensemble specific performance practices and
professional standards of conduct expected of ensemble
participants.
3. Perform solo literature with an accompanist (if appropriate) using
stylistically accurate rhythm, pitch, diction (or articulation) and
musical expression. Included will be performance within formal
recital settings.
4. Demonstrate the ability to “audiate” a musical score by sight
singing tonal music and performing rhythms.
5. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and analyze patterns and
musical function by aurally identifying and transcribing scales,
modes, melodies, and harmonic progressions.
6. Demonstrate keyboard proficiency at the level required to perform
theoretical concepts studied in music theory courses.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete the Core and Restricted Elective courses. In
addition, students fulfill the 37 unit general education pattern for CSU
or IGETC. NOTE: Students planning to transfer to National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accredited universities to
complete a BA degree in Music, in addition to meeting the major
requirements shown below, will be required by the transfer institution
to show proficiency in the following areas: theory, keyboard skills,
vocal skills, music history/appreciation, and applied musicianship.
CORE COURSES:
MUS 2 Diatonic Harmony and Musicianship 4
MUS 3 Advanced Diatonic Harmony and Musicianship 4
MUS 4 Chromatic Harmony 4
MUS 5 20th Century Harmony 4
MUS 10* Music Appreciation 3
MUS 48 Applied Music (four semesters, .5 units each) 2
MUS 61A Beginning Performance Analysis .5
MUS 61B Intermediate Performance Analysis .5
MUS 61C Advanced Intermediate Performance Analysis .5
MUS 61D Advanced Performance Analysis .5
MUS 64 Beginning Keyboard Skills 1
MUS 65 Intermediate Keyboard Skills 1
MUS 66 Advanced-Intermediate Keyboard Skills 1
MUS 67 Advanced Keyboard Skills 1
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose four units) 4
MUS 31 Chamber Choir (1)
MUS 33 J azz Ensemble (1)
MUS 35 Vocal J azz Ensemble (1)
MUS 40 Concert Choir (1)
MUS 41 Shasta College Women’s Ensemble (1)
MUS 42 Shasta College Chorale (1)
MUS 43 Shasta College Symphony Orchestra (1)
MUS 44 Shasta College Youth Symphony (.5-1)
MUS 46 Shasta College Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 47 Shasta College J azz Ensemble (1)
The following courses are not required but are recommended by the
Department: MUS 11*, 14*, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 29, and 30.
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 31
Additional General Education 36
General Electives 0
Degree Total 67*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3300
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: These courses are designed to prepare
students to perform the basic nursing skills required in acute hospitals,
long-term care facilities, and home health care agencies. Special
emphasis is placed on health care provisions and modifications in
community health care settings.
These courses are offered to complete one after another within one
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semester, consisting of eight hours lecture and sixteen hours
lab/clinical per week and is worth 12.5 units of college credit. These
courses are approved by the State Department of Health Services.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion from Shasta College. This certificate program
is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s
Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the
student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate:
1. 90% of students taking the end of program comprehensive written
and skills predictor examination will demonstrate competency by a
written score of 75% or higher and demonstrate competency on at
least three of five randomly selected skills consistent with state
certification testing competencies.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE PROGRAM
Space in the program is limited. A new class is enrolled every
semester. In order to be eligible to enroll in the NA and HHA courses,
the student must complete the clinical requirements for immunizations
and CPR certification. Students who have completed the requirements
and submitted the appropriate forms will be added to the Wait List
based on the date of submission of clinical requirement materials to
the Health Sciences office. Students on the Wait List will be offered
enrollment on a space available basis and will be contacted by the
Health Sciences office to complete additional health and safety
requirements (physical exam, TB screening, drug screening and
criminal background check). Students must meet established physical
criteria to participate in the clinical area. See program web page for
specific information regarding enrollment
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
HEOC 130 Nurse Assistant 11
HEOC 131 Home Health Aide 1.5
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 12.5
Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1380
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The educational objective of the
Associate in Science Degree Nursing program is to prepare the
student who, upon graduation and successful completion of the
NCLEX-RN, will be able to function within the scope of nursing as
defined by the State of California Nursing Practice Act. Students must
meet established physical criteria to participate in the clinical area.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree:
1. 90% of those students who are eligible to sit for the National
Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-
RN) will pass their examination within the first six months of the
first attempt.
Graduation Requirements:
1. Completion of the Humanities requirement.
2. Completion of competence in math (MATH 102 Inter. Algebra or
MATH 110 Essential Math are the advised course for meeting this
requirement).
3. Completion of the multi-cultural awareness requirement.
4. Completion of computer literacy.
Due to the time commitments of the ADN program, it is strongly
recommended to complete the graduation requirement before entering
the program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM:
Space in the program is limited. A new class is enrolled every
semester. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must satisfy
the prerequisites listed and below file an enrollment packet with the
Admissions Office during designated enrollment periods in each
semester. All qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and
enrolled on a space available basis in the order of their accepted
application date. For specific information, see the Application Process
tab on the website or call the Division Office at (530-339-3600).
Students must meet all of the following requirements for application:
1. Students filing enrollment packets must have a high school
diploma or equivalent.
2. The “Prerequisite Science” courses listed below must be
completed with a grade of C or higher in each course and a
minimum science 2.5 GPA.
3. Prerequisites must be completed upon application. No in-
progress courses will be accepted.
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
ANAT 1* Anatomy 5
MICR 1* **Microbiology 5
PHY 1* Physiology (with lab) 5
Students must complete the remaining “PREREQUISITE” courses
listed below with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
ANTH 2* Cultural Anthropology OR 3
SOC 1* Introduction to Sociology OR
SOC 2* Social Problems
PSYC 1A* General Psychology OR 3
PSYC 14* Psychology of Personal/Social Adjustment
**CMST 10* Interpersonal Communication OR 3
CMST 54* Small Group Communication OR
CMST 60* Public Speaking
* May be used to fulfill General Education Requirements. See a counselor.
** ONLY if completed with a grade of C or higher during or prior to Spring
2014.
TOTAL PREREQUISITE UNITS 28
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be enrolled in the ADN Program in order to take the
courses listed below. Students must show competence in both clinical
and theory components (with a grade of C or better) in order to
progress through the curriculum. A failing clinical grade in either
theory or clinical will require withdrawal or result in failure of the
program.
CORE COURSES:
REGN 1 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Care 6.5
REGN 2 Clinical Foundations of Nursing Care 5.5
REGN 10 Theoretical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing I 6.5
REGN 11 Clinical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing I 4.5
REGN 12 Assessment Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing 1
REGN 20 Theoretical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing II 7
REGN 21 Clinical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing II 5
REGN 33 Theoretical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing III 6
REGN 34 Clinical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing III 6
TOTAL UNITS FOR CORE: 48
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Nursing—Associate Degree Nursing continued…
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 76
Additional General Education 6
General Electives 0
Degree Total 82*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
The enrollment process for LVNs desiring to transition to RN has
changed. For pertinent information see Advanced Placement tab on
website or contact the Division at (530) 339-3600.
ENROLLMENT CRITERIA FOR THE 30-UNIT OPTION – NON
DEGREE – LVN-RN PROGRAM:
LVNs may elect to take a non-degree program under the BRN
regulation 1429 – the 30 unit option. This consists of twenty (20) units
of nursing and ten (10) units of related science. REGN 20X, REGN
21X, REGN 33X, and REGN 34X are the required 20 units of
nursing. Microbiology and physiology are the required 10 units of
science. Students must see nursing program director if considering this
option.
Nursing – Vocational Nursing
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3265
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to prepare
selected individuals to provide nursing care requiring technical-manual
skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. Upon
successful completion of the program, a student receives a Certificate
of Completion and is eligible to take the NCLEX-PN for licensure as a
Vocational Nurse. Students who have had previous education and
experience in nursing will be given the opportunity to receive credit
toward completion of the program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate:
1. 90% of those students who are eligible to sit for the National Council
Licensing Examination for Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) will pass
the examination within the first six months of the first attempt.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please click on the Gainful
Employment Information tab on our website.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE PROGRAM:
Space in the program is limited. A new class is enrolled every three
semesters. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must satisfy
the prerequisites listed Below and file an enrollment packet with the
Admissions Office during designated enrollment periods in each
semester. All qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and
enrolled on a space available basis in the order of their accepted
application date. Specific information is available in the Enrollment
Process tab on our website Students must meet all of the following
requirements for application:
1. Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Students must be a current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
3. Students must complete the following prerequisite courses with a C
grade or better. No in-progress courses will be accepted.
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
BIOL 5 Introduction to Human Biology 3
BIOL 6 Human Biology Lab 1
ECE 1 Human Development 3
FSS 25 Nutrition 3
PSYC 1A General Psychology OR 3
PSYC 14 Psychology of Personal/Social Adjustment
TOTAL UNITS FOR PREREQUISITES 13
HEALTH & SAFETY CLINICAL CLEARANCE:
Upon acceptance for enrollment, students must meet additional
clinical requirements. All students participating in clinical experiences
must submit proof of immunity of specific immunizations or serum
titers, cleared criminal background check, negative drug screen,
current physical examination and negative TB screening, and provide
current valid Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider card (CPR)
which includes adult, child & infant resuscitation with two person
rescue and AED training). Students are financially responsible for
meeting these requirements according to established program
process. Specific information is available on the Health and Safety
Requirements tab on the website or students may call the Division
Office (530-339-3600)
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be enrolled in the program in order to take the courses
listed below.
NOTE: Students must show competence in both clinical and theory
components (a grade of C or better) in order to progress through the
curriculum. A failing grade in either theory or clinical components will
require withdrawal or result in failure of the program.
VOCN 160 Foundations of Nursing Practice 15
VOCN 161 Nursing of Adults 13
VOCN 162 Nursing of Adults and Children 13
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 41
RECOMMENDED COURSES (Not required):
ENGL 190 Reading and Writing II
MATH 220 Basic Mathematics
OAS 110 Medical Terminology
Office Administration –
Administrative Office Assistant
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3091
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate prepares students for
work as an entry-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative
Assistants work for supervisors, managers, and executives. Students
learn the following skills:
Document and Data Handling: how to prepare, modify, and
proofread documents such as reports, letters, memos, records, lists,
and schedules.
Technology: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Internet Explorer, and Outlook).
Keyboarding: Type 35-40 words per minute. Interpersonal: Meet and
greet clients and visitors, maintain a pleasant manner, and project a
professional image in person and on the phone.
Confidential: Handling of mail, money, and receipts.
General: Research and price office furniture and supplies with
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attention to detail. Obtaining on-the-job training through the
Worksite Learning course at Shasta College is highly
recommended.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Define ethical office behavior.
2. Define gracious and efficient behavior with office visitors using
appropriate customer service skills.
3. Schedule appointments including the use of electronic calendaring.
4. Organize files and folders electronically.
5. Prepare notices, agendas, and minutes for meetings.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_oas_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows – I 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized 10-Key .5
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose three units) 3
OAS 80 Outlook (1) AND
OAS 166 Records Management (2)
OR
OAS 110 Medical Terminology (3)
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Office Administration –
Administrative Office Professional
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1397
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree prepares you to be an
advanced-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants
work for supervisors, managers, and executives. Skills learned:
Document and Data Handling: How to prepare, modify, and proofread
documents such as reports, letters, memos, records, lists, and
schedules. Technology: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel, and Outlook. Setup and coordinate meetings and
conferences using Outlook. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft
Office: PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Access. Incorporate
computer graphics in documents, in addition to computer based filing
methods and procedures. Type 50-55 words per minute.
Interpersonal: Meet and greet clients and visitors, maintain a pleasant
manner, and project a professional image in person and on the phone.
Confidential: Handling of mail, money, and receipts, and record
keeping. General: Research and price office furniture and supplies
with attention to detail. Sales concepts, including markups, discounts,
insurance, and depreciation, scheduling and reporting duties,
coordinate and maintain records for staff. Obtaining on-the-job
training through the Worksite Learning course at Shasta College is
highly recommended.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Operate the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch with
proper typing technique.
2. Type for 5 minutes at a minimum net speed of 50 words a minute
with five errors or less.
3. Expand and apply knowledge of Microsoft Word to complete
business documents.
4. Increase abilities related to formatting business letters, memos,
tables, mail merge, and reports including employment documents.
5. Answer, with at least 70 percent accuracy, questions on objective
tests covering technical information
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
ACCT 103 Computerized Accounting 2
BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3
BUAD 80 * Principles of Customer Service 3
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
CIS 20 Access for Windows I 1
OAS 10 Excel for Windows I 1
OAS 11 Excel for Windows II 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten-Key .5
OAS 80 Outlook 1
OAS 84 Office Administration Worksite Learning 1
OAS 92 Word for Windows II 1
OAS 94 PowerPoint 1
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
OAS 166 Records Management 2
OAS 171 Proofreading Skills 2
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
CIS 83 Web Design Using Dreamweaver (2)
OAS 12 Excel for Windows III (1)
OAS 93* Word for Windows III (1)
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 41
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 1
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Office Administration –
Administrative Office Professional
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3247
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate prepares you to be an
intermediate-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants
work for supervisors, managers, and executives. Skills learned:
Document and Data Handling: How to prepare, modify, and proofread
documents such as reports, letters, memos, records, lists, and
schedules. Technology: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Access, and Outlook.
Incorporate computer graphics into documents, in addition to
computer based filing methods and procedures. Type 45-50 words per
minute. Interpersonal: Meet and greet clients and visitors, maintain a
pleasant manner, and project a professional image in person and on
the phone. Confidential: Handling of mail, money, and receipts, and
record keeping. General: Research and price office furniture and
supplies with attention to detail. Scheduling and reporting duties.
Obtaining on-the-job training through the Worksite Learning course at
Shasta College is highly recommended.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Type for 5 minutes at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute
with five errors or less.
2. Proofread typed work, mark and count errors, and compute speed.
3. Establish folders (directories) and subfolders (sub-directories) for
information management.
4. Increase abilities related to formatting business letters, memos,
tables, mail merge, and reports including employment documents.
5. Anders, with at least 70 percent accuracy, questions on objective
tests covering technical information.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_oas_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
CIS 20 Access for Windows-I 1
OAS 10 Excel for Windows-I 1
OAS 11 Excel for Windows-II 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten Key .5
OAS 80 Outlook 1
OAS 84 Office Administration Worksite Learning 1
OAS 92 Word for Windows II 1
OAS 94 PowerPoint 1
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
OAS 166 Records Management 2
OAS 171 Proofreading 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 33
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
OAS 12 Excel for Windows III 1 1
OAS 93* Word for Windows III 1
Office Administration –
Health Information Management
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1356
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to prepare the
individual with clerical medical office skills for entry-level employment in
physicians’ offices, health care facilities, clinics, laboratories, health and
accident insurance companies, with related clerical duties essential to
medical office assisting. Obtaining on-the-job training through the
Worksite Learning course at Shasta College is highly recommended.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Analyze a medical case study utilizing principles of medical
terminology, medical coding, and account billing.
2. Select and assign the appropriate CPT (Current Procedural
Terminology) or HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure System)
code(s).
3. Differentiate among the payer requirements based on the patient’s
status, the medical diagnosis(es), and the services/procedures
performed.
4. Apply appropriate principles for claims processing and completion.
5. Explain the reimbursement issues and practice using appropriate
terminology.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
BIOL 5* Introduction to Human Biology 3
BUAD 45 * Human Relations on the J ob 3
BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
HEOC 10 Applied Pharmacology 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows – I 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten-Key .5
OAS 110 Medical Terminology 3
OAS 112 Medical Coding 3
OAS 113 Advanced Medical Coding 3
OAS 114 Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement 3
OAS 150 Electronic Medical Records 3
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
OAS 160 Medical Transcription 3
OAS 171 Proofreading Skills 2
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
OAS 11 Excel for Windows II (1)
OAS 53 Advanced Keyboarding and Word (3)
OAS 80 Outlook (1)
OAS 92 Word for Windows II (1)
OAS 166 Records Management (2)
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 49
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 0
Degree Total 64*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a test. If
students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to double count the
Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these graduati on requirements
are added, the number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Office Admin – Health Information Management
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3276
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to prepare the
student for an entry-level position in the medical office. Skills learned:
prepare claims for health care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices,
medical equipment companies, medical billing service companies,
transcription, and record management. Upon completion of this
program, the graduate should have the necessary knowledge and
skills to secure employment in either the medical provider or health
career sectors. Obtaining on-the-job training through the Worksite
Learning course at Shasta College is highly recommended.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify the structure of the current coding methodologies/diagnosis
and procedures.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_oas_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BIOL 5 Introduction to Human Biology 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
HEOC 10 Applied Pharmacology 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows I 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized 10-Key .5
OAS 84 Office Administration Worksite Learning 1
OAS 110 Medical Terminology 3
OAS 112 Medical Coding 3
OAS 113 Advanced Medical Coding 3
OAS 114 Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement 3
OAS 150 Electronic Medical Records 3
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
OAS 160 Medical Transcription 3
OAS 171 Proofreading Skills 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 44
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
OAS 11 Excel for Windows II (1)
OAS 53 Advanced Keyboarding and Word (3)
OAS 92 Word for Windows II (1)
Transition Certificate for Students with
Disabilities
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3415
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to provide an
integrated educational option for students transitioning to post-
secondary educational settings.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Approximately 70% of students should be able to use a word
processor, find information on the Internet, and create a
PowerPoint presentation.
2. Approximately 70% of students will be ready to enter regular
college math classes such as MATH 220 or MATH 240.
3. Approximately 70% of students will be ready to enter non-adaptive
college English classes such as ENGL 260.
4. Approximately 70% of students will have identified a career path.
5. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to select relevant
occupational opportunities and job search skills. Approximately
70% of students will demonstrate the ability to find job postings,
complete job applications, write a resume and prepare for job
interviews.
6. Students will know how to access relevant community and
governmental resources. Approximately 70% of students will be
able to identify at least four or more community organizations, or
state agencies that provide support services for students with
disabilities.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ADAP 210 Career Planning and Development 1
ADAP 254 Adapted Computer Skills (two semesters) 2
ADAP 255 Human Awareness and Life Skills 2
ADAP 256 Reading/Writing for Life Skills (2 semesters) (4) 4-6
OR
ADAP 256 Reading & Writing for Life Skills (2)
AND
ENGL 260 Elements of Reading (4)
ADAP 258 Mathematics for Life Skills (2 semesters) (4) 4-5
OR
ADAP 258 Mathematics for Life Skills (2)
AND
MATH 220 Basic Math (3)
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 13 – 16
Watershed Restoration Certificate
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3421
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate provides full-time
students as well as professionals related to various agencies and
industries an opportunity to obtain knowledge, skills and hands-on
training related to the many facets of watershed restoration including
regulation, mapping, water quality, data collections, recent advances
in erosion control and bio-engineering applications and techniques,
and heavy equipment operations.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion
of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Apply the newest technologies and practices in erosion control in
restoring an ecosystem
2. Apply the latest techniques in bio-engineering applications
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3. Select and implement an appropriate method or procedure for
monitoring a specific attribute of the environment.
4. Operate and maintain heavy equipment resulting in minimum
impact to the watershed.
5. Accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a Global
Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to use GPS
for field data collection and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
for data mapping and display.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_nr_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AGNR 50 Natural Resources Measurements 4
AGNR 64 Watershed Management and Ecology 3
AGNR 66A Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance 3
CONS 47 Project Construction for Equipment Operations 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 14
Water/Wastewater Treatment
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3420
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to provide
entry-level training and upgrading for California water and wastewater
public and private agency operators. A student seeking introduction
into either water or wastewater fields would benefit by taking the entire
course offerings. It is strongly recommended that students complete
MATH 101-Basic Algebra and CHEM 2A-Introduction to Chemistry
before completing the requirements of the program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Assess existing methods in water and wastewater treatment
technology.
2. Analyze treatment plant’s relationship and responsibility to the
community.
3. Evaluate the processes of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation,
filtration, disinfection, and distribution in water treatment.
4. Evaluate the processes of primary sedimentation, oxidation,
disinfection, and disposal in wastewater treatment.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_wtt_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
WTT 177 Introduction to Wastewater Treatment 3
WTT 180 Introduction to Water Treatment Tech 3
WTT 181 Intermediate Water Treatment Tech 3
WTT 183 Intermediate Wastewater Treatment 3
WTT 184 Small Water Systems and Distribution 3
WTT 186 Advanced Wastewater Treatment 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 18
Welding Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1490
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Welding Technology Program is
designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of trades or
service industries requiring technically trained and/or certified welders.
The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to
become certified welders under the standards set by the American
Welding Society. Students can receive their certification by the
American Welding Society in a variety of processes as part of the
instructional program. The program is available in three formats:
• Associate in Science Degree in Welding Technology
• Certificate from Shasta College in Welding Technology
• Certification by the American Welding Society as a certified
welder
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate competencies in job safety skills and awareness of
workplace hazards.
2. Follow written and oral instructions in the interpretation of simple
drawings and sketches, including welding symbols and the
execution of the fabrication process.
3. Set up, maintain, and adjust welding related equipment.
4. Acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to an
entry-level position in the work force.
5. Pass workmanship tests using common welding processes.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
DIES 48 Hydraulics 3.5
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
MATH 110* Essential Math 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication 3
WELD 118 Blueprint/Specification Reading (Mechanical) 2
WELD 170 Introduction to ARC Welding 3
WELD 171 Intermediate ARC Welding 3
WELD 174 Structural Steel MIG Welding 3
WELD 175 TIG Welding 3
WELD 178 Pipe Welding Fundamentals 3
WELD 182 Advanced ARC Welding 1.5
WELD 183 Advanced ARC Welding Specialty Lab 1.5
WELD 184 Advanced GTAW (TIG) Welding 1.5
WELD 186 Advanced Pipe Welding 2
WELD 188 Advanced GMAW (MIG) Welding 1.5
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 38.5
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 3.5
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Welding Technology
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3430
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Welding Technology Program is
designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of trades or
service industries requiring technically trained and/or certified welders.
The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to
become certified welders under the standards set by the American
Welding Society. Students can receive their certification by the
American Welding Society in a variety of processes as part of the
instructional program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate competencies in job safety skills and awareness of
workplace hazards.
2. Follow written and oral instructions in the interpretation of simple
drawings and sketches, including welding symbols and the
execution of the fabrication process.
3. Set up, maintain, and adjust welding related equipment.
4. Acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to an
entry-level position in the work force.
5. Pass workmanship tests using common welding processes.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_weld_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication 3
WELD 118 Blueprint & Specification Reading 2
WELD 170 Introduction to ARC Welding 3
WELD 171 Intermediate ARC Welding 3
WELD 174 Structural Steel MIG Welding 3
WELD 175 TIG Welding 3
WELD 178 Pipe Welding Fundamentals 3
WELD 182 Advanced ARC Welding 1.5
WELD 184 Advanced GTAW (TIG) Welding 1.5
WELD 186 Advanced Pipe Welding 2
WELD 188 Advanced GMAW (MIG) Welding 1.5
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 29.5
REQUIREMENTS FOR AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY
CERTIFICATION:
In order to become certified by the American Welding Society, the
following courses are offered for the student to increase his/her skill
and knowledge. Certification by the American Welding Society is
dependent upon the meeting of criteria as determined by the certified
welding inspector. The completion of these courses is recommended,
but does not guarantee certification by the American Welding Society.
WELD 182 Advanced ARC Welding 1.5
WELD 183 Advanced ARC Welding Specialty Lab 1.5
WELD 184 Advanced GTAW (TIG) Welding 1.5
WELD 186 Advanced Pipe Welding 2
WELD 188 Advanced GMAW (MIG) Welding 1.5
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COURSE FAMILIES: Students are limited to a total of four enrollments within a famil y.
FAMILY: COURSES INCLUDED: FAMILY: COURSES INCLUDED:
ART FAMILY
Visual Art
Fundamentals
ART 12 Form, Design and Color
ART 13 Inter. Form, Design and Color
ART 15 Three Dimensional Design
ART 110 Mixed Media: Works on Paper
Drawing ART 16 Pencil Rendering
ART 17 Shades/Shadows/Perspective
ART 21A Beginning Freehand Drawing
ART 21B Intermediate Freehand Drawing
Figure Drawing ART 31A Beginning Figure Drawing
ART 31B Intermediate Figure Drawing
ART 31C Adv. Inter. Figure Drawing
ART 31D Advanced Figure Drawing
Painting ART 29A Beginning Painting
ART 29B Intermediate Painting
ART 29C Adv. Intermediate Painting
ART 29D Advanced Painting
ART 122 Portrait Painting
ART 123 Landscape Painting
ART 124 Painting
Water Media ART 23 Pen, Brush and Ink
ART 26A Beginning Watercolor
ART 26B Intermediate Watercolor
ART 26C Adv. Intermediate Watercolor
ART 26D Advanced Watercolor
ART 125 Introduction to Watercolor
ART 126 Nature in Watercolor
Printmaking ART 50A Beginning Printmaking
ART 50B Intermediate Printmaking
ART 50C Advanced Printmaking
Sculpture ART 55A Beginning Sculpture
ART 55B Intermediate Sculpture
ART 55C Advanced Sculpture
Ceramics ART 35A Beginning Ceramics
ART 35B Intermediate Ceramics
ART 37 Sculptural Ceramics
Glass ART 45 Beginning Glass
ART 46 Glass Blowing
ART 57 Sculptural Glass
Darkroom
Photography
ART 60A Beg. Darkroom Photography
ART 60B Inter. Darkroom Photography
ART 60C Adv. Int. Darkroom Photography
ART 60D Adv. Darkroom Photography
Digital
Photography
ART 70A Beginning Digital Photography
ART 70B Int. Digital Photography
ART 70C Adv. Inter. Digital Photography
ART 70D Advanced Digital Photography
Graphic Design ART 80A Graphic Design
ART 80B Intermediate Graphic Design
ART 121 Illustration
DANCE FAMILY
Modern Dance DAN 20A Beginning Modern Dance
DAN 20B Intermediate Modern Dance
DAN 20C Adv. Int. Modern Dance
DAN 20D Advanced Modern Dance
J azz Dance DAN 40A Beginning J azz Dance
DAN 40B Intermediate J azz Dance
DAN 40C Adv. Intermediate J azz Dance
DAN 40D Advanced J azz Dance
Ballet DAN 30A Beginning Ballet
DAN 30B Intermediate Ballet
DAN 30C Advanced Intermediate Ballet
DAN 30D Adv. Ballet Pointe & Partnering
Choreography DAN 10 Dance Combinations
DAN 15 Fundamentals of Choreography
DAN 16 Inter. Choreog/Dance Analysis
DAN 17 Adv. Choreog/Dance Analysis
Tap DAN 50A Beginning Tap Dance
MUSIC FAMILY
Piano MUS 22A Beginning Piano
MUS 22B Intermediate Piano
MUS 22C Advanced Intermediate Piano
MUS 22D Advanced Piano
MUS 64 Beginning Keyboard Skills
MUS 65 Intermediate Keyboard Skills
MUS 66 Advanced Inter. Keyboard Skills
MUS 67 Advanced Keyboard Skills
Strings MUS 21A Beginning Guitar
MUS 21B Intermediate Guitar
MUS 21C Advanced Intermediate Guitar
MUS 21D Advanced Guitar
MUS 25A Beginning Strings
MUS 25B Intermediate Strings
MUS 25C Adv. Intermediate Strings
MUS 25D Advanced Strings
Performance
Analysis
MUS 61A Performance Analysis
MUS 61B Inter. Performance Analysis
MUS 61C Adv. Inter. Performance Analysis
MUS 61D Advanced Performance Analysis
Vocal Technique MUS 29 Beginning Voice
MUS 30 Intermediate Voice
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FAMILY
Fitness and
Conditioning
PE 11 Fundamental Conditioning
PE 12A Beg. Weight Training and Fitness
PE 12B Inter. Weight Training and Fitness
PE 12C Adv. Weight Training and Fitness
PE 15 Aerobic Dance
PE 16 Aerobic Exercise
PE 17 Yoga
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FAMILY: COURSES INCLUDED:
Aquatics PE 30A Beginning Swimming
PE 30B Intermediate Swimming
PE 30C Advanced Swimming
PE 31 Aqua Aerobics
PE 32 Water Polo
PE 35 Lifeguard Training
PE 37 Springboard Diving
Racquet Sports PE 51A Beginning Tennis
PE 51B Intermediate Tennis
PE 51C Advanced Tennis
Individual Sports
and Team
Sports
PE 60 Self Defense
PE 62 Golf
PE 69 Football
PE 70A Beginning Volleyball
PE 70B Intermediate Volleyball
PE 70C Advanced Volleyball
PE 71 Softball
PE 72 Baseball
PE 73 Track and Field Techniques
PE 74 Soccer
PE 75 Basketball
THEATRE FAMILY
Acting THTR 12 Acting I
THTR 13 Acting II
THTR 16 Acting Laboratory
THTR 81 Playwriting and Script Analysis
Rehearsal and
Performance
*THTR 23 Mainstage Production I
*THTR 26 Mainstage Production II
*THTR 70 Repertory Theatre
*THTR 74 Repertory Theatre Technical
*THTR 153 Community Drama
Musical Theatre *THTR 50 Stage Production
*THTR 51 Stage Prod. – Choreography
*THTR 52 Stage Production – Music
Theatre
Practicum
THTR 29 Directing
*THTR 41 Theatre Laboratory
*THTR 42 Stage Production Lab
Theatre Studies THTR 30 Stagecraft
THTR 31 Intro. to Theatrical Design
THTR 34 Makeup
THTR 38 Make-Up Lab
*Variable unit course. When the student enrolls in this course
(regardless of the unit value), it is counted as one of the four
enrollments for the Family. The course can also be taken up to the
maximum number of units stated for that specific course; the
subsequent enrollments will not count towards the limit of four
enrollments for the Family.
ACCOUNTING (ACCT)
See Also: BUAD, CIS, OAS
ACCT 2 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING – 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 or BUAD 166 with a grade of C or higher or
English Placement Level 6 or higher; and MATH 240 or MATH 260
with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement Level 2 or higher.
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course is the study of accounting as an information system,
examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors
and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting
information system, including recording and reporting of business
transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of
generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and
financial statement analysis. It also includes issues related to asset,
liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash
flow, internal controls, and ethics. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ACCT 4 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING –
4 Units
Prerequisite: ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and OAS 10 with a grade of C or higher or
proficiency in creating, editing, formatting and printing spreadsheets
using Excel.
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course is the study of how managers use accounting information
in decision-making, planning, directing and controlling operations. The
course focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost
structure and cost-volume-profit analysis. Topics include issues
relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance
analysis in manufacturing and service environments.
ACCT 101 BASIC ACCOUNTING I – 3 Units
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
A beginning course based on the double-entry bookkeeping system
with an emphasis on a procedural approach. Topics include: accrual,
cash, and modified cash basis of accounting; the accounting cycle,
transaction analysis (rules of debits and credits), journalizing, posting,
worksheets, preparation of financial statements, adjusting, closing, and
reversing entries; combination journal; petty cash; bank reconciliations;
special journals, accounts receivable, accounts payable; and basic
payroll procedures. The course culminates with the student keeping a
set of books for a small service sole proprietorship for the last month of
the fiscal year. This course is not transferable to a four-year college or
university. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ACCT 102 BASIC ACCOUNTING II – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
A continuation of ACCT 101 maintaining the procedural approach.
Topics include: accounting for notes payable, notes receivable,
inventories, fixed assets, partnerships, corporations, long-term debt,
and cash flows. The course culminates with the student keeping a
manual set of books for a small merchandising partnership for the last
month of the fiscal year. This course is not transferable to a four-year
college or university. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ACCT 103 PC ACCOUNTING – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm strongly recommended
Note: Students must have access to a full version of Microsoft Excel as
assignments are submitted using Excel
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
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This course emphasizes the major areas of a computerized accounting
system and provides the student with hands-on opportunity to
determine procedures, analyze transactions, enter data and print
reports related to the general ledger, depreciation, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial statements, financial
statement analysis and inventory control. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
ACCT 104 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher; and
BUAD 106 or Math Placement Level 3 or higher
Advisory: OAS 64 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
Payroll Accounting emphasizes the methods of computing wages and
salaries, the methods of keeping records, and the preparation of
government reports. This course is designed to provide training in the
complexities of payroll accounting for vocational purposes. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ACCT 194 INCOME TAX – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A basic course in income tax law intended to acquaint students with
provisions of State and Federal Income Tax Law. It is designed for
individuals or the small business owner wanting to become better
acquainted with the handling and processing of income tax returns and
recent tax laws and developments. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ADAPTIVE STUDIES (ADAP)
ADAP 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES – 3 Units (formerly SPED 100)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: English Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Introduction and practice of college study skills and techniques to
enhance student success. Emphasis of this course will be on self
assessment for the student who has a disability, as well as information
dissemination. Topics to be discussed will include study skills, college
support services and programs, disability awareness, personal goals,
the college experience, and career exploration. Discussion will also
include legal aspects of disability.
ADAP 102 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
An orientation to college that is tailored to the unique needs of students
with disabilities. Introduction of educational programs, student
services, and learning resources, along with full orientation to Disabled
Students Programs and Services is covered. The laws and policies
guiding the inclusion of students with disabilities in post-secondary
education will be covered. In the one-unit format, students will
complete formal educational plans and explore options for transfer
education or job placement. This course may be repeated in
compliance with Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 200 PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: English Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Introduction and orientation to college including completion of all
applications and forms, thorough review of college catalog, college
services, and student rights and responsibilities. Emphasis of this
course will be on self-assessment for the student who has a disability
including learning styles, personal strengths and weaknesses, and
goal-setting. Additional topics to be discussed will include legal
aspects of disability in college and work settings, reasonable
accommodations and strategies for success, disability awareness, and
college visitation. This course may be repeated in compliance with
Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 210 CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course is designed as a career development and planning option
for transitioning students who have disabilities. The content of the
course is designed to assist students in the processes of 1) Finding a
career that coincides with their individual interests and talents, 2)
Matching personality assets to career characteristics, 3) Training in the
researching of career choices and employment opportunities, 4)
Matching vocational skills to career choices, 5) Developing and
initiating an education/career plan consisting of goals and options, 6)
Identifying educational opportunities available to attain career goals, 7)
Identifying the impact of paid work upon SSI and SSDI.
ADAP 253 ADAPTED MICROCOMPUTER KEYBOARDING – 1 Unit
(formerl y OAS 254, MIS 251, MIS 251AB, BUSI 251AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A personal-use individualized course in keyboarding designed to meet
the needs of students with disabilities. Interested students must be
interviewed by a DSPS counselor and/or the instructor to determine if
the course is appropriate for the student's abilities and interests. The
course is designed to provide the intensive drill necessary to master the
alphabetic keys as well as numbers and symbols of the microcomputer
keyboard. A beginning class intended for students needing a computer
terminal keyboarding skill who have had no previous typing experience.
Students will be required to access software and key in data. Includes
speed and accuracy development. This course may introduce
document production if keyboard is mastered by touch. This class does
not meet the requirement of Keyboarding I (Beginning Typing) for an
Associate in Arts degree or certificate. This course may be repeated in
compliance with Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 254 ADAPTED COMPUTER SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Adapted Computer Skills is recommended for students requiring
remedial instruction in using computers whether through standard
platforms or assistive technology. Skills covered include the use of
email, Internet access, and the use of MS Office software to apply in
personal and academic interactions. This course may be repeated in
compliance with Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 255 HUMAN AWARENESS AND LIFE SKILLS – 2 Units
(formerl y SPED 255)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is being provided as a more focused curricular offering in
interpersonal, sexuality, and life skills for students with disabilities. The
aim of this course is to prepare students to tackle the rights as well as
the responsibilities of life and to assist individuals to achieve an
interdependent balance that is essential in order to enjoy a meaningful
quality of life. The course will cover several related areas of the
domestic domain 1) Self-awareness/self-esteem, 2) Health, hygiene,
and nutrition, 3) personal and financial self-protection and 4)
Relationships. This course may be repeated in compliance with Title 5
regulations.
ADAP 256 READING AND WRITING FOR LIFE SKILLS – 2 Units
(formerl y SPED 256)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is constructed to help students with disabilities and/or
remedial level skills enhance reading and writing for vocational or
academic tasks. Instruction will include word attack strategies,
vocabulary development, word usage, basic writing conventions,
sentence writing, paragraph writing, critical thinking opportunities, and
interpretive comprehension. Materials will be tailored to student’s
individual skill level. This course may be repeated in compliance with
Title 5 regulations.
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ADAP 258 MATHEMATICS FOR LIFE SKILLS – 2 Units
(formerl y SPED 258)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is constructed to help students with disabilities and/or
remedial level skills enhance basic mathematics skills for vocational or
academic tasks. Progressive, individualized instruction provided in
basic arithmetic computation of whole numbers, fractions, mixed
numbers, and decimals, in understanding uses of ratios, percents and
proportions; in word problem decoding, and in measurement and basic
geometric concepts. This course may be repeated in compliance with
Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 297 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION –
.5-2.0 Units (formerl y SPED 297)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with special education. A different topic will be
addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed in the
schedule of classes. This course may be repeated in compliance with
Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 298 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION –
0.5-2.0 Units (formerl y SPED 298)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27-108 lab total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with education and disabilities such as the use
of assistive technologies, and methods of effective learning for specific
types of impairments. A different topic will be addressed each time the
class is taught and will be listed in the schedule of classes. This course
may be repeated in compliance with Title 5 regulations.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (ADJU)
ADJU 10 INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The history and philosophy of administration of justice in America.
Recapitulation of the system, identifying the various sub-systems, role
expectations, and their inter-relationships; theories of crime,
punishment, and rehabilitation ethics, education and the training for
professionalism in the system. This course may be offered in a distance
education format. Required for Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 11 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND INVESTIGATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of the vehicle code of the State of California as it pertains to
Law Enforcement Officers and discussions of leading court cases.
Covers Vehicle Code definitions, organization of the D.M.V. and
C.H.P., registration, licensing, and Rules of the Road covering all
moving vehicle violations, parking, pedestrian and equipment
violations. Also, a study of the principles and practices of accident
investigation, including selective enforcement procedures and data
use, hit-and-run accidents, determination of speed from skid marks.
ADJU 15 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the
United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property,
morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the
classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of
common and statutory law and the nature of acceptable evidence. This
course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to
criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon
which upper-division criminal justice courses will build. The course will
also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense
decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes.
ADJU 16 LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Origin, development and philosophy of evidence; kinds and degrees of
evidence, and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions
interpreting individual rights, search and seizure, the case study
approach, privileged communication and witness competency.
Required for Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 17 PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE
SYSTEM – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of California and federal courts systems, detailed analysis of
all aspects of the criminal justice system, especially identifying
functions and relationships between the various sub-systems
procedures from incident to final disposition; function of constitutional,
federal, state, and civil law as it applies to and affects criminal justice.
Required for Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 18 COMMUNITY RELATIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the complex, dynamic relationships between
communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict
with emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice
within a diverse, multicultural population and the roles played by race,
ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, social class, culture,
and justice professionals in shaping relationships within the justice
system. Special topics include crime prevention, restorative justice,
and conflict resolution and pure justice. Required for Administration of
J ustice majors. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ADJU 20 PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The study of basic principles of all types of investigation utilized in the
justice system. Coverage will include human aspects in dealing with
the public, specific knowledge necessary for handling crime scenes;
interviews, evidence, surveillance, follow-up, technical resources,
ethical issues in investigations and case preparation. Required for
Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 21 POLICE FIELD OPERATIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Exploration of theories, philosophies, and concepts related to the role
expectations of the line enforcement officer. Emphasis is placed upon
the patrol, traffic, and public service responsibilities and their
relationship to the Administration of J ustice System.
ADJU 22 JUVENILE PROCEDURES – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The organization function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies; the
processing and detention of juveniles; juvenile case disposition; and
juvenile status and court procedures. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ADJU 23 CAREER PLANNING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF
JUSTICE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Career Planning for Administration of J ustice is designed to acquaint
students with current employment techniques and standards in multiple
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areas of the Administration of J ustice field. Students will be exposed
to multi-agency recruiting, testing and hiring practices. Students will
learn to identify personal problematic areas regarding these practices
and will be instructed as to how to seek out and obtain possible
solutions to these problems.
ADJU 24 MULTI-CULTURAL ISSUES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trip
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This class identifies cultural diversity issues related to law
enforcement. Specific areas such as history, current make-up, value
of diversity, recognition and handling are discussed. Law enforcement
issues relative to sexual harassment, victimology and crisis
intervention are covered. Course satisfies P.O.S.T. Basic Academy
Part 1 curriculum requirements.
ADJU 25 SUBSTANTIVE LAW – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An in-depth study of the substantive laws commonly encountered by
the municipal, county, or state police officer or investigator or other
criminal justice employee. The scope of the course includes
misdemeanor and felony violations of the criminal statutes.
ADJU 26 COURTROOM TESTIMONY & REPORT WRITING –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Provides practical instruction and experience in the proper techniques
of report writing and presentation of courtroom evidence. Major
emphasis will include the correct writing process, spelling, main
elements of a report, report content as well as important aspects of
courtroom testimony. Required for Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 30 WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Students will develop an understanding of the practice of wildlife
enforcement. Students will analyze various wildlife enforcement
situations and learn to apply management techniques to properly and
safely utilize our wildlife populations.
ADJU 40 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will provide a history of and critical analysis of punishment,
the various types of punishment, alternatives to punishment, and the
impact of punishment on the criminal justice system, corrections, a
critical examination of the types of correctional institutions and the
clients housed in each institution, and an examination of contemporary
correctional issues. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ADJU 41 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIME AND DELINQUENCY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to major types of criminal behavior, roles and careers
of offenders, factors which contribute to the production of criminality or
delinquency; methods used in dealing with violators in the justice
system; the changing roles of police, courts, and aftercare process of
sentence, probation, prisons, and parole; changes of the law in crime
control and treatment processes. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ADJU 42 INTERVIEWING AND COUNSELING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Introduction to approaches of behavior modification through
interviewing and counseling. An overview of the techniques available
to entry-level practitioners in corrections, counseling and interviewing.
Creates an awareness of advanced methods utilized by professional
counselors. Traces the development of positive relationships between
the client and corrections personnel.
ADJU 45 CRIMINAL STREET GANGS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will explore historical developments, origins, philosophy
and current trends and activities in criminal street gangs within
California; explore areas of violence, recruitment, drug use, graffiti and
attire; emphasis placed on organization within gangs and racial
backgrounds including types of solutions in the criminal justice system
used to combat street gangs.
ADJU 46 NARCOTIC AND DRUG ABUSE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will explore the Administration of J ustice system and the
development of drug policy and drug problems. This will include drug
identification, drug user recognition, drug effects, narcotic enforcement,
drug prosecution, and drug treatment, rehabilitation and education.
ADJU 94 ADMIN. OF JUSTICE WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll
in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
ADJU 100 P.C. 832 ARREST COURSE – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Notes:
1. This course does not include P.C. 832 Firearms Training. Students
wishing to receive such training need to concurrently enroll in ADJ U
102.
2. Students taking this course may be required to submit fingerprint
card to DOJ and pay a substantial fee for a background check.
Instructor will explain requirements at first class session.
3. The ADJ U 100 course requires the use of POST workbooks which
will cost the student approximately $100.
4. If you intend to continue in the POST basic academy Modular format
this course is not required. You should enroll directly in ADJ U 131
Regular Basic Course Modular Format Level III Academy.
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
Designed to satisfy the curriculum standards of the Commission on
Peace Officer Standards and Training as required by Penal Code
Section 832 for peace officers; includes laws of arrest, search and
seizure, methods of arrest, and discretionary decision-making,
mandatory for all peace officers who do not possess a basic certificate
awarded by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
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ADJU 102 P.C. 832 FIREARMS – .5 Unit (formerl y ADJU 110)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be at least 18 years of age to
register for this course. Student will be required to submit a Live Scan
report to the DOJ (at the student’s expense) to verify eligibility to
possess/carry a firearm. The results of the Live Scan must be
presented to the instructor the first day of class.
Corequisite: ADJ U 100 or previous completion of ADJ U 100 with a
grade of C or higher.
Note: Students are required to provide their own ammunition for the
range.
Class Hours: 27 lab total
Course meets curriculum and competency objectives for the firearms
portion of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
(P.O.S.T.) P.C. 832 training standard. Students will receive training on
use and safety of firearms. They will also be required to fire a handgun
and meet an accuracy standard established by P.O.S.T.
ADJU 106 SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EDUCATION & TRAINING – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course covers the history, causes and dynamics of domestic
violence and sexual assault. It will also cover existing laws and
regulation in California with regards to sexual assault and domestic
violence. Incident impact on individuals, family structure and the
community will be discussed. The course is specifically designed to
provide training to those who may become involved in crisis
intervention and sexual assault and domestic violence victim
advocacy, as well as those pursuing a career in law enforcement,
education or social services.
AG – GENERAL AGRICULTURE (AG)
AG 1 CAREER PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURE – 2 Units
(formerl y ENVR 1)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Career opportunities and requirements in Agriculture, Agriculture
Business, Equine Science, Environmental Horticulture and Veterinary
Technology will be examined. Students will learn how to apply for
jobs. Traits of highly successful people will be explored by formal
presentation and interactive assignments. Environmental awareness
and interrelationships with career success will be covered.
AG 6 CAREER PLACEMENT – AG AND NATURAL
RESOURCES – 1 Unit (formerl y AGRI 6)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Designed for students concurrently completing or who have
completed the core course requirements in agriculture, horticulture, and
natural resources majors. This course may require a multi-day, overnight
field trip to survey the industry.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This class is designed to give students an overview of the California
agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources industry and assist in
obtaining the best possible employment during the summer and upon
graduation. Students will learn interview techniques, will develop an
employment portfolio, and will learn how to apply for jobs. This class is
required for all agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources majors.
AG 9A AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP I – 1 Unit (formerl y AG 9, ENVR 9)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The course is designed to develop leadership qualities in students.
“Hands-on” techniques will be used to facilitate problem solving,
cooperative work ethics, developing initiative, managing and
organizing information, flexible thinking and effective questioning.
Practical experience in conducting business as a group will be gained
by participation.
.
AG 9B AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP II – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The course is designed to develop leadership qualities in students.
Students will learn group dynamics and problem solving when working
in committees. Event organizing, planning and follow up will be
emphasized. “Hands-on” activities will emphasize these leadership
development activities.
AG 9C AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP III – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The course is designed to develop leadership qualities in students
especially as it relates to understanding personality types. Students
will develop public speaking skills for prepared and extemporaneous
topics and will analyze current trends, regulations and policies around
agriculture and natural resource topics.
AG 9D AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP IV – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The course is designed to develop leadership qualities in students.
Students will develop habits of successful people. Work with
community and industry member’s activities and events. Participate in
leadership building skills, such as public speaking, job interviews and
debate teams.
AG 58 STUDENT ENTERPRISE PROJECTS – 1-4 Units
(formerl y AGRI 58)
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must have a sponsoring instructor
from the Division.
Note: Student projects are subject to approval by a project evaluation
committee.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27-189 lab total
Selection and completion of a management/production enterprise
project under faculty supervision. Each student will be required to
develop a project plan, timeline, budget and contract with the
sponsoring instructor.
AG 94 AG WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
(formerl y AGRI 94)
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
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AG – AGRICULTURE BUSINESS (AGAB)
AGAB 51 AGRICULTURE ACCOUNTING – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 51)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of the elements of agricultural record keeping and their analysis
for maximum efficiency. Course includes compiling a depreciation
record, financial statement, simple accounting, and obtaining credit.
AGAB 53 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE BUSINESS –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Provides a basic understanding of the business and economics of the
agricultural industry; an introduction to the economic aspects of
agriculture and their implications to the agricultural producer, consumer
and the food system; management principles encountered in the day to
day operation of an agricultural enterprise as they relate to the decision
making process.
AGAB 54 AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 54)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introduction to economic and business principles as they relate to
resource management. The focus of the course will be to relate
economic theories and principles to applied agri-business and
resource management problem solving. Student involvement in
practical marketing, financing, promotions, business analysis, retailing,
or some other practical economic problem will be required.
AG – ANIMAL SCIENCE (AGAS)
AGAS 10 LIVESTOCK SELECTION – 3 Units (formerl y AGRI 10)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: AGAS 19 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips to area ranches may be taken.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A course designed to evaluate and select desirable production
livestock. Animal genetics, performance records, grading and meat
quality characteristics will be discussed as important tools in selection.
The majority of lab time will be spent judging live animals.
AGAS 11 LIVESTOCK FEEDING AND NUTRITION – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 11)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of the digestive physiology of farm animals; their utilization of
the basic nutrients, feedstuffs, and feed additives. Common feeds in
Northern California will be used to blend practical farm rations for beef,
dairy, sheep, swine and horses. Time will be allotted to cost analysis
of commercial feeds and least-cost computer ration programs.
AGAS 15 ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION – 1 Unit (formerl y AGRI 15)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture /27 lab total
A course to familiarize students with basic techniques of Artificial
Insemination in cattle. Demonstration and hands-on involvement will
include: synchronization, handling of semen, livestock handling, and
breeding techniques.
AGAS 19 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL SCIENCE – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 19)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to the principles of animal science presented in terms
of an animal's biological cycle or production. Topics will include basic
nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and animal health relating to domestic
farm animals. In addition to investigating modern production practices,
the impact of animal agriculture upon mankind and the environment
will also be considered. The weekly lab session will be devoted to
investigating the basic management practices associated with each
livestock species.
AGAS 30 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is a study of the principles and practices of purebred and
commercial swine, sheep and beef cattle production throughout
California, the United States and the World. Emphasis will be placed
on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition,
environmental management, health, marketing and record keeping to
ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer
product acceptance.
AG – ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE (AGEH)
AGEH 10 PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND USAGE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Identification, growth habits, culture and ornamental use of commonly
used landscape plants adapted to climates of California. Plant
materials from our local region will be emphasized. This course is
required for an AA or AS degree in Environmental Horticulture.
AGEH 22 NURSERY PRACTICES AND PLANT PROPAGATION –
2 Units (formerl y HORT 22, HORT 32A)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is required for all Environmental Horticulture majors. The
methods and principles used in the propagation of plants, including
both sexual and asexual propagation will be demonstrated and
practiced. Other topics related to successful plant propagation such as
soil media preparation, the growing environment, transplanting and
potting, disease and insect control, irrigation, and fertilization will also
be covered.
AGEH 23 NURSERY PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT – 2 Units
(formerl y HORT 23, HORT 32B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This is required for all Environmental Horticulture majors. This hands-
on course will cover production schedules, marketing strategies,
customer service, product displays, greenhouse and nursery
management and much more. Best practices and economic feasibility
will be emphasized.
AGEH 26 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT IN
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 26, AGRI 26)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Exploration, identification and control of major horticultural pests,
including insects, weeds, and diseases; impact of pests on commercial
nursery crops and the landscape is also discussed. Integrated pest
management including cultural, biological, mechanical/physical, and
chemical control methods is emphasized. Course is designed to assist
students in preparing for California licensing examines in pest
management. Laboratory required. (C-ID AG-EH 120L).
AGEH 31 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 31, AGRI 31)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This is a study of water hydraulics, irrigation systems design and
installation procedures and irrigation scheduling. Techniques in the
operation and maintenance of irrigation systems will also be presented.
Emphasis will be placed on residential design and installation, but
commercial design and installation will be covered. This course is
required for all Environmental Horticulture majors.
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AGEH 31.1 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION – DESIGN – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 31.1)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 12 lecture/18 lab total
Modular delivery of course content of AGEH 31. This is a study of
irrigation systems design, water hydraulics and plant/soil/water
relationships. Emphasis will be placed on residential design as well as
commercial design. Completion of AGEH 31.1, AGEH 31.2 and AGEH
31.3 is the equivalent of AGEH 31. This course is required for all
Environmental Horticulture majors.
AGEH 31.2 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION – INSTALLATION – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 31.2)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 12 lecture/18 lab total
Modular delivery of AGEH 31. This class covers the basics in reading
blueprints, preparing a bill of materials and installing an irrigation
system. Emphasis will be placed on residential installation but
commercial installation will be covered. This course is required for all
Environmental Horticulture majors. Completion of AGEH 31.1, AGEH
31.2 and AGEH 31.3 is the equivalent to AGEH 31.
AGEH 31.3 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION – TROUBLESHOOT AND
SCHEDULE – 1 Unit (formerl y HORT 31.3)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 12 lecture/18 lab total
Modular delivery of AGEH 31. This is a study of irrigation system
operation and scheduling. Techniques in the operation and
maintenance and troubleshooting of irrigation systems will be
presented. This course is required for all Environmental Horticulture
majors. Completion of AGEH 31.1, AGEH 31.2 and AGEH 31.3 is the
equivalent of AGEH 31.
AGEH 33 ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 33, AGRI 33)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Environmental horticulture provides students with an understanding of
how various aspects of the environment relate to plant growth and how
human horticultural practices can influence the environment. This
course explains the basic principles of botany and horticulture. Topics
include plant structure, growth, physiology, and reproduction; climate,
soil, and ecology; plant problems, including pests, diseases and effects
of pollution; plant genetics, human-manipulated plants, and the world
food picture. This course is useful for plant scientists, horticulturists,
and those seeking science credits. Required for first-year
Environmental Horticulture Majors. This course may be offered in a
distance-learning format.
AGEH 34 BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN – FALL FLOWERS –
2 Units (formerl y HORT 34, HORT 34AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Course introduces the beginning floral design student to the principles
and techniques of flower arranging. The subject matter includes a
blend of art, science, business, and career in preparation for entering
the floral industry and related areas. Fall flowers and fall/winter holiday
arrangements will be emphasized.
AGEH 35 LANDSCAPE DESIGN - 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 35, AGRI 35)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: AGEH 10 with a grade of C or higher, or AGNR 6 with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is a requirement for all Environmental Horticulture majors.
This course emphasizes the process leading to the development of the
residential design. The incorporation of design principles i.e. unity,
rhythm, repetition, balance, etc. and how the principles are used to
create a functional and pleasing composition with plant material and
other landscape elements will be stressed. Emphasis is on residential
design, both rural and suburban.
AGEH 36 FLORAL DESIGN FOR WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL
OCCASIONS – 2 Units (formerl y HORT 36)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course provides instruction in floristry skills pertaining to weddings
and flowers to wear and carry. This course will provide the student
with the skills necessary for higher entry-level jobs in commercial
floristry. Some subjects to be covered in this course include bouquets,
corsages, and body flowers, wedding and reception decoration,
including altar designs, candelabra, cake and table centerpieces.
AGEH 38 LANDSCAPE AND TURF MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 38, AGRI 38)
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; and MATH 220 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 1 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This is a required course for Environmental Horticulture majors. The
installation of lawns, groundcovers, shrubs and trees will be covered.
The practices of pruning, trimming, mowing, watering, fertilizing, and
pesticide application as applied to landscape management of home,
parks, highways, and how to estimate and bid in all areas of landscape
management will also be covered.
AGEH 39 TROPICAL FLORAL DESIGN – 1.5 Units
(formerl y HORT 39)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: AGEH 34 or AGEH 44 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
This course covers all aspects of floral design as it relates to tropical
flowers. Students will learn to make corsages, formal/linear design,
leisure and party decorations from tropical flowers.
AGEH 40 INTERMEDIATE FLORAL DESIGN – 2 Units
(formerl y HORT 40, HORT 34CD)
Prerequisite: AGEH 34 or AGEH 44 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Instruction in floristry skills related to contemporary styles of design for
all occasions, weddings, and sympathy work. The application of
techniques for mass and line style designs including Flemish, Oriental,
parallel, contemporary, free-style, vegetative, and interpretive will be
addressed.
AGEH 41 SELECTION AND CARE OF BLOOMING AND
TROPICAL PLANTS – 1.5 Units
(formerl y HORT 41, HORT 135, AGRI 135)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
Designed to prepare and upgrade skills of those planning to work with
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tropical plants in nurseries and plant shops. Emphasis will be placed
upon knowledge of plants and their care and use. During lab, students
will be directed in practical work using various types of planters
constructed in the industry. The class will include a thorough
discussion of propagation techniques, pests and diseases common to
houseplants.
AGEH 44 BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN – SPRING FLOWERS –
2 Units (formerl y HORT 44)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Course introduces the beginning floral design student to the principles
and techniques of flower arranging. The subject matter includes a
blend of art, science, business, and career in preparation for entering
the floral industry and related areas. Spring flowers and spring holiday
arrangements will be emphasized.
AGEH 46 SYMPATHY FLOWERS– 1 Unit (formerl y HORT 46)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: AGEH 34 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total
This class will offer in-depth instruction on the specific floral materials
and techniques used in sympathy designing. Servicing the order and
customer service relating to funerals and memorials will be
emphasized. Floral pieces specific to funerals and memorials will be
practiced in class.
AGEH 60 MASTER GARDENER TRAINING) – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 60)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This is the training course for the Master Gardener Program, a
community service organization designed to relay research based
horticultural information to the home gardener. The Master Gardener
program was developed by the University Cooperative Extension to
train interested horticultural enthusiasts to assist local gardeners in
diagnosing plant problems and to provide science based information for
keeping home landscapes and the environment healthy. The University
of California has agreed to let Shasta College use their training
materials which are provided through this class. Topics covered in this
course include pesticide use, IPM, weed identification and
management, pruning, plant diseases, soils, fertilizers, growing
vegetables, native plants, vermiculture, watering and many other plant
related topics. This is a required course for anyone interested in
obtaining a UC Extension certification as a Shasta College Master
Gardener.
AGEH 61 PLANT PROTECTION MATERIALS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 162 total hours (Distance Education delivery format only)
Course will cover pesticide laws and regulations, risks, benefits and
mode of action, safe and responsible use, toxicology, and
environmental issues related to the use of all agricultural chemicals.
Fertilizers, plant growth regulators, defoliants, antimicrobials and other
new generation pesticides will be discussed. Sustainable practices will
be emphasized and examples used to generate students ability to solve
pest problems and formulate integrated pest/agrichemical management
plans. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGEH 71 ORGANIC GARDENING PRACTICES (SUMMER) –
1 Unit (formerl y HORT 71)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is complementary to, but independent from AGEH
72 Organic Gardening Practices (Fall and Spring)
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course is an introduction to Organic Gardening. It includes
summer crops, irrigation, pests and cultural practices for growing a
summer garden. Students will be planting crops for the season and
encouraged to start their own garden plot. Subject matter in this
course is supplementary to AGEH 72, which addresses gardening
practices for spring and fall seasons.
AGEH 72 ORGANIC GARDENING PRACTICES (FALL AND
SPRING) – 1 Unit (formerl y HORT 72)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is complimentary to, but independent from AGEH
71 Organic Gardening Practices (Summer)
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Course covers cool season organic vegetable growing practices for the
home and market gardener. Includes fall vegetable cover crops and
cultivating practices, early spring planting and season extending
strategies. Students will be planting crops appropriate for the season.
Since subject matter varies with each seasonal crop, this course is
supplementary to AGEH 71, which addresses gardening practices for
the summer season.
AGEH 94 HORTICULTURE WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
(formerl y HORT 94)
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
AGEH 120 SELECTED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
HORTICULTURE: PRUNING – .5 Units
(formerly HORT 120, HORT 128E, AGRI 128E)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
A basic course in pruning techniques of ornamental plants, and the
specific categories of flower-bearing and fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and
vines. The focus of this short course is to teach the student why plants
are pruned, when plants should be pruned and how plants are pruned.
AGEH 122 SELECTED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
HORTICULTURE: PLANT PROPAGATION – .5 Unit
(formerl y HORT 122, HORT 128R, AGRI 128R)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
Course will cover propagation by seed, cuttings, layering, grafting and
budding. Rootstock selection will also be covered.
AGEH 125 MICRO-IRRIGATION AND LOW WATER USE
LANDSCAPING – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 125, AGRI 125)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Course will cover methods of reducing irrigation requirements of
ornamental landscapes, including reducing evaporation, appropriate
irrigation methods, and appropriate plants.
AGEH 130 INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE PLANTS – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 130, AGRI 130)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes one local plant collection field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Covers the strategy of drought tolerant plants, as well as the identifica-
tion, collection, and propagation of native and non-native plants used in
the landscape.
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AG - EQUINE (AGEQ)
AGEQ 12 HORSEMANSHIP – 3 Units (formerl y AGRI 12)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide their own horse
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed for those interested in learning to ride and
handle horses. Includes basic equitation, proper seat and hands, tack
identification and use, and basic care and grooming of the pleasure
horse.
AGEQ 13 EQUINE SCIENCE – 3 Units (formerl y AGRI 13)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
The study of horse production practices including breed types,
selection, conformation, nutrition, breeding and first aid. Emphasis will
be placed on general health care and how to detect health problems.
This course is designed for the beginner to intermediate horseperson.
AGEQ 14 WESTERN RIDING AND TRAINING – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 14, AGRI 111)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course specializes in the many phases of Western riding and
training. It is suited for intermediate level riders and those interested in
a career. Subjects covered include basic training, groundwork,
showing, trail riding, and more. It is essential in the Certificate
Program as it better prepares the student to enter the horse business.
AGEQ 21 HORSE MANAGEMENT– 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 21, AGRI 115)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An intensive study of the horse industry including factors for career
success. This course will provide students an understanding of
management considerations to be better prepared for running and/or
managing an equine enterprise. Topics covered are horse facilities,
health care, equipment and tack, trailering horses, conditioning, pasture
management, and managing the stalled horse.
AGEQ 109 EQUINE REPRODUCTION – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
An in-depth study of equine reproduction including basic principles of
animal genetics, reproductive anatomy and physiology, breeding
management of mares and stallions, evaluation of fertility, reproductive
diseases and care of the pregnant mare and newborn foal. Artificial
insemination, embryo transfer and current innovations in assisted
reproduction will also be discussed. The laboratory portion of the course
is designed to complement and reinforce the lecture by providing
students with opportunities to learn practical skills in the field of equine
reproduction. Students will be encouraged to develop skills in
horsemanship, interpretation of equine sexual behavior, breeding
management of mares and stallions and collection, evaluation and
processing of fresh cooled and frozen semen. Ultrasound, artificial
insemination and embryo transfer will be demonstrated. Some time will
be dedicated to the use of computer resources currently available to
breeders. There will be opportunities to participate in field trips.
AGEQ 111 HANDLING PROBLEM HORSES – 3 Units
Note: It is recommended that students provide their own horse.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to help people handle horses with existing
problems as well as educating handlers on how to prevent problems
from starting with their horses. Subject matter includes horse behavior
and dealing with specific problems such as rearing, bucking, refusals,
biting, trailering, and problems on the trail. Young horses are
welcomed and novice handlers are encouraged to take this course.
AGEQ 113 HORSE OWNERSHIP AND BASIC HANDLING –
3 Units
Note: Field trips will be taken to local horse ranches.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course specializes in what it takes to own horses on a small and
large scale. Subject matter will include horse behavior, breeding,
stable management, property ownership, pasture management, water,
fly systems, barn plans, arena footing and much more.
AG – MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE (AGMA)
AGMA 42 FARM POWER AND MACHINERY - 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This class covers basic skill-level operation and maintenance of
agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage, planting and
harvesting machinery. Safe operational practices, proper machine and
implement inspection and set-up, and basic operational skills will be
covered. Precision agricultural technology, equipment management
and field layout will be discussed. The lab activities will include the
operation of machinery in the field laboratory.
AGMA 44 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION SKILLS FOR
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES –
3 Units (formerl y ENVR 44)
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course covers the basic construction skills related to agriculture,
natural resources, and environmental horticulture. Subjects covered
will be mechanical drawing, design layout, arc welding, oxy/acetylene
cutting and brazing, carpentry, electrification, small engine theory,
concrete work structures, and project construction. Safety will be
emphasized.
AG – NATURAL RESOURCES (AGNR)
AGNR 1 INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL RESOURCES – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 1)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required day field trips
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to the integrated management of forests, soil,
watershed, fish, and wildlife in the context of protection and restoration
of watersheds and ecosystems. An emphasis will be placed on natural
resources careers, policy and law, tools, techniques and practices, and
management philosophies of public and private lands. Basic biological
and ecological processes will be introduced along with discussion of
the scientific method and preparing reports.
AGNR 4 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND AND RANGE
ECOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required multi-day field trips
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 162 hours for this course)
Basic range management and improvement practices. Proper
utilization of rangeland resources, management for sustainable human
and environmental values, use by wild and domestic animals, historical
and legal changes in rangeland management. Overview of multiple
use principles. Maintenance and improvement of range plant
communities, conserving biological diversity and environmental quality
in rangelands. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
distance education format.
AGNR 6 NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 6)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes one optional overnight weekend field trip.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
The study of botanical characteristics, taxonomy morphology, and
community relationships of the major tree and shrub associations in
California and Western United States. Includes discussion of
commercial uses and geographic ranges of these plants.
AGNR 11 ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS – 3 Units
(formerl y ENVR 11, INTR 11)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the influence of cultural values on the
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relationship of humans with each other and with plants, animals and
the land. An important objective is to develop original and sustaining
attitudes and guidelines which will enhance a healthy globe. Sources
of western society's historical and current attitudes toward nature as
well as alternative cultural perspectives will be explored. Students will
emerge from this class with a greater understanding of their individual
moral responsibilities toward the environment. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
AGNR 12 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAW – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required day field trips
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course will introduce students to various aspects of environmental
laws, policy, and agencies responsible for management and regulation
of our natural resources. Topics of the course will include origins and
importance of environmental law; legal principals; property rights;
international, federal, state, and local environmental legislation; and
regulatory authorities. The course will include discussion of the
Legislative and Regulatory history, and current implementation of the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Students will gain an
understanding of the interactions between federal, state, and local
environmental regulations, and how they pertain to environmental
compliance and protection, and enforcement for illegal activities.
Examples of legislation and regulations to be covered will include
aspects of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA), California Water Code,
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Federal
Endangered Species Act (ESA), California Irrigated Lands Program,
Local Grading Ordinances, California Storm Water Program, California
Streambed Alteration Agreements, and other pertinent federal, state,
and local environmental laws. The lecture portion of this course may
be offered in a distance education format.
AGNR 50 NATURAL RESOURCES MEASUREMENTS – 4 Units
(formerl y NR 50)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Several field trips to various locations will occur as feasible.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 108 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course)
This course will help students develop an understanding of the
sampling methods and equipment used to inventory forest resources
on Private, State, and Federal lands. Measurements of timber stand
growth, quantity and quality, and other natural resources including
water, range, and wildlife will also be covered. The lecture portion of
this course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGNR 51 SILVICULTURE AND FIRE ECOLOGY – 2 Units
(formerl y NR 51)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes one optional overnight weekend field trip and required
day trips
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Forestry practices and systems used to grow and manage trees and
forests for the sustained production of timber products. Course will
also cover a survey of fire ecology.
AGNR 52 COMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES – 3 Units (formerly ENVR 52, AGRI 52)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course introduces students to basic computer applications in
agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, and related Career
Technical Education majors. Students will gain basic computer literacy
skills while learning to use examples of industry-specific software.
Others topics will include file management, data manipulation, and use
of software such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students
will also be exposed to basic concepts and software related to
Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course is required for all
agricultural, horticulture, and natural resources majors.
AGNR 53 FOREST PROTECTION AND HEALTH – 3.5 Units
(formerl y NR 53)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Several field trips to various locations will occur as feasible.
Class Hours: 27lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 81 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 108 hours of lab totaling 189 hours for this course.
This course will discuss the biotic and abiotic stress factors that
influence forest resource values. Direct and indirect management
practices in addition to silvicultural principles that maintain and
enhance biotic balance, biological diversity, and ecosystem health and
productivity will be covered. Also, issues related to fuels management
and prescribed fire will be covered. The lecture portion of this course
may be offered in a distance education format
AGNR 55 INTRODUCTION TO FOREST OPERATIONS – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 55)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Several field trips to various locations will occur as feasible.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Develop knowledge and skills to recognize the capabilities and
limitations of timber harvesting equipment and systems operating in a
broad range of forest resource management situations. After
completing the course, students will be able to identify harvest systems
that are best matched with the characteristics of the physical,
environmental, economic, and social operating environments. Harvest
process evaluations and decisions are aided with various forest
engineering analysis and tools.
AGNR 60 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – 3 Units
(formerl y ENVR 60, NR 60)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Students who wish to add a lab component to this class
should co-enroll in AGNR 61
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the conservation or wise use of natural
resources and incorporates discussions about the complex relationships
of man to the environment. Students will learn about the diverse
agencies that manage our resources along with their history and
philosophies. Each of the major natural resources such as water, air,
energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and
students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern
use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical
components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and
economic aspects of conservation. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
AGNR 61 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LABORATORY – 1 Unit
(formerl y ENVR 61)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: AGNR 60 or previous completion of AGNR 60 with a
grade of C or higher
Note: May include several field trips
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course designed to complement AGNR 60 and to
acquaint the students with some of the more common laboratory and
field tests and procedures utilized in environmental science.
AGNR 64 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 64)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips to various district facilities, federal, state, county, city,
and private agencies will occur as feasible.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 162 hours for this course)
This course addresses a variety of topics concerned with the quality
and quantity of water resources and watershed management, ecology,
and restoration. Emphasis will be on the State of California. Coverage
will include the hydrologic cycle, water quality, water use and
conservation, and watershed health and function. Sources,
measurements, quality (pollution and treatment), usage, and
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conservation of water will be addressed. Environmental impacts of
dam construction and hydroplant operation will be discussed.
Laboratory work will involve measurements and interpretations of data
collected or distributed and watershed restoration project planning and
implementation. Field trips to various facilities (federal, state, county,
city, private agencies) and restoration/monitoring sites will occur as
feasible. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
distance education format.
AGNR 65 FOREST ECOLOGY – 3 Units (formerl y NR 65, NR 165)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 162 hours for this course)
The forest community is used as a model to discuss ecological
principles as they apply to forest management. Students will gain a
better understanding of Biological Organization and community
classification, biotic and abiotic environmental factors, population and
community ecology, and the role of disturbance in forested
ecosystems. In addition, biogeochemical cycling, forest succession,
and the role of natural selection will be discussed. Students will be
expected to apply scientific principles and critical thinking skills to all
lab activities and research papers. The lecture portion of this course
may be offered in a distance education format.
AGNR 66A WATERSHED RESTORATION PRACTICUM I –
1 Unit (formerl y AGNR 66, NR 66)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course will use the hydrologic watershed unit as the focus which
will provide a hands-on approach to ecosystem management, erosion
control, sediment control, and stream restoration. The course will
emphasize how restoring resource values require an interdisciplinary
scientific approach and community-wide participation to protect,
enhance and restore.
AGNR 66B WATERSHED RESTORATION PRACTICUM II – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Students will determine best management practices for erosion and
sediment control. Laws and requirements will be discussed along with
the importance and methods for documenting endangered species and
archaeological sites.
AGNR 69 BIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT – 2 Units (formerl y NR 69)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Three eight-hour field trips will be a required part of this course.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
An introduction to the study of birds. Emphasis on the behavior,
taxonomy, migration, orientation, flight, evolution, economic
importance, and field identification of the birds. We will also study bird
ecology and the role of birds in bio-diversity and ecosystems. Other
topics covered are songs and calls, territory, courtship, nests and
eggs, care of young, and the systems (reproductive, etc.) of birds.
AGNR 70 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT –
3 Units (formerl y NR 70)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes several all-day field trips
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
The study of plant and animal ecology in relation to principles of wildlife
management. An emphasis will be placed on identification of common
western birds and mammals, sexing and aging criteria, wildlife
population dynamics, wildlife habitat management, and a review of
trapping and marking techniques. Ecological concepts such as biotic
communities, succession, limiting factors, and predator-prey
relationships will also be covered.
AGNR 83 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS
(GPS) – 1 Unit (formerl y NR 83)
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course is an introduction to theory and practice of geopositioning
(GPS). Course will cover principles of geopositioning, including
satellite systems, triangulation, accuracy and the configuration and use
of GPS field devices. Students will gain experience in the use of both
recreational grade and mapping grade GPS equipment for field
navigation and data collection. The application of GPS to various
fields and industries will be covered, from natural resources and
agriculture to construction and infrastructure management.
AGNR 94 NATURAL RESOURCES WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units (formerl y NR 94)
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
AGNR 173 BEGINNING TAXIDERMY – 2 Units (formerl y NR 173)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to taxidermy dealing with the taxidermy of birds. It will
include collecting, materials and tools, preservatives, skinning,
mounting and painting. Habitat materials and composition will be
discussed and applied.
AGNR 174 INTERMEDIATE TAXIDERMY – 2 Units
(formerl y NR 174)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: AGNR 173 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to taxidermy of small mammals, reptiles and fish.
Advanced techniques in bird taxidermy are also presented. Instruction
will include game laws, tools and materials, skinning, tanning,
mounting and display. A variety of artificial habitats will be employed.
Students will supply their own specimens.
AGNR 176 WILDLIFE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA –
1 Unit (formerl y NR 176)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: A weekend field trip to the Tulelake area will be required.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Common species of wildlife found in Northern California will be
observed and discussed. Habitat ecology and management along with
regulatory and conservation issues will be covered in the class.
Various identification tools, instructional aids, and other relevant
materials will be reviewed and discussed.
AG – PLANT SCIENCE (AGPS)
AGPS 20 PLANT SCIENCE – 4 Units (formerl y AGRI 20)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips to local areas will be included.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to the biological principles of plant growth and
development. Ecosystem relationships will be covered with particular
emphasis on succession, water cycle, mineral cycle, and energy flow.
In addition to investigating modern production and marketing practices
of agronomic crops, the impact of commercial crop production upon
mankind and the environment will be considered.
AGPS 24 SOILS – 3 Units (formerl y ENVR 24, AGRI 24)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; and one year of high school chemistry or equivalent
Note: Class includes two Saturday field trips on classification, judging,
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and conservation of soils. This class is required for all agriculture,
natural resources, and horticulture majors.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This class is an introductory course on the physical, chemical, and
biological properties of soil as it relates to agriculture and natural
resources. Ecosystem relationship of soil use and management is
emphasized. The effects of drainage, tillage, and irrigation on land use
are discussed.
AGPS 25 CALIFORNIA WATER – 3 Units (formerl y AGRI 25)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an interdisciplinary examination of California's water use
and management with a historical emphasis on the politics and conflict
arising from water scarcity. Topics of water quality, water law,
measurement of water, evaluation of irrigation methods and systems,
and issues relating to water use will all be covered. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
AGPS 126 PESTICIDE TRAINING - .5 Unit
(formerl y AGRI 126, AGRI 126AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirement
for pesticide applicators and pest control advisors. The focus of the
course is on methods and calculations necessary to apply pesticides
safely, accurately and efficiently and to look at alternative techniques
being used and developed for management of plant pests.
AG – SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (AGSA)
AGSA 50 AGRICULTURE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –
3 Units (formerl y AGRI 50)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A unique non-traditional land management class based on
“sustainable,” “regenerative,” or “holistic” principles and practices. The
total course will focus around the use of a “model” for making land
management decisions for public and private lands. This class is
appropriate for managing ranches and farms or for anyone interested
in sustainable land management.
AGSA 56 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
AND FARM MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course explains the organization and operation of sustainable
farm and ranch businesses, identifies factors affecting profitability, and
evaluates the business for sustainability, increased efficiency and
profit. Budgeting, resources management and farm operation analysis
are applied to the Farm lab. Includes an examination of case studies
to connect sustainable agriculture principles to actual farming
practices.
AG – VETERINARY SCIENCE (AGVETT)
AGVETT 16 VETERINARY PRACTICES – 2 Units
(formerl y AGRI 16)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to common veterinary practices, sanitation, and
livestock disease endemic to Northern California. Special emphasis
will be given to parasite control and preventive vaccination programs.
Lab activities will include demonstrations and student participation in
performing castration, worming, vaccinations, and animal handling and
restraint procedures.
AG – VITICULTURE (AGVIT)
AGVIT 80 VINEYARD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 80)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
An introductory course in establishing a commercial or home vineyard.
Numerous principles will be covered with respect to the design and
construction of a vineyard. The important training steps and
maintenance of a young vineyard will also be covered. A vineyard will
be utilized as a resource for this class.
AGVIT 81 VINEYARD CARE – 1 Unit (formerl y HORT 81)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This is an introductory hands-on course for the care and maintenance
of grape vineyards. Pruning, thinning, irrigation,and other cultural
practices will be discussed. Course covers both conventional and
organic management methods. This course would benefit students
interested in both commercial production and home vineyard care.
AGRICULTURE (AGRI)
See AG, AGAB, AGAS, AGEH, AGEQ, AGMA, AGNR, AGPS, AGSA,
and AGVIT for course listings
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
ASL 1 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 – 4 Units
(formerl y SL 90, SPED 93A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: ASL 1L, or previous completion of ASL 1L with a grade of
C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
Designed to introduce student to basic skills in American Sign
Language vocabulary, finger spelling and grammatical structure. The
student will gain the manual skills to engage in basic dialogue, visual
cues and the receptive skills to understand general American Sign
Language conversation. Topics include: American Sign Language as
an independent language, the history of American Sign Language, the
Deaf community and Deaf culture.
ASL 1L AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 SKILL–BUILDING LAB
– 1 Unit (formerl y SL 91, SPED 95A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: ASL 1 or previous completion of ASL 1 with a grade of C
or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to give students a lab environment to practice
basic American Sign Language skills. The course will review
vocabulary, sentence structure and visual, non-manual behaviors from
ASL 1 and give students a solid foundation in basic signing skills which
will better prepare them for the next level of American Sign Language.
The lab environment will provide visual structured activities. Most of
class time will be non-verbal interactions.
ASL 2 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 – 4 Units
(formerl y SL 92, SPED 93B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ASL 1 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: ASL 2L or previous completion of ASL 2L with a grade of
C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course is a continuation of ASL 1 and is designed to increase
vocabulary and fluency in receptive and expressive skills of American
Sign Language students. Emphasis is on the structure of American
Sign Language including lexical, morphemic and syntactical elements.
The student will gain the manual skills to engage in descriptive, complex
dialog and stories at a moderate skill level. Topics include American
Sign Language contrast and comparisons to other languages, language
development and acquisition, and societal and legal issues.
ASL 2L AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 SKILL–BUILDING LAB
– 1 Unit (formerl y SL 93, SPED 95D)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
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Prerequisite: ASL 1L with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: ASL 2 or previous completion of ASL 2 with a grade of C
or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to give students a lab environment in which to
practice new vocabulary and structures learned in ASL 2, and will
review vocabulary, sentence structure and visual, non-manual
behaviors learned from ASL 2. Students will be involved in structured
class assignments in order to utilize signing skills and increase fluency
to a moderate rate in preparation for success in ASL 3.
ASL 3 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 – 4 Units
(formerl y SL 94, SPED 93C)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ASL 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course is intended for students who plan to use American Sign
Language in their daily lives. Success in this course will enable
students to communicate with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals
through sign language at an average rate of speed and build
confidence in their use of the language. Students will study basic
qualities and skills needed to interpret including topics such as the
interpreting process, an overview of the NAD-RID Code of Professional
Conduct, expectations, and simultaneous interpreting practice.
Exposure to Deaf culture through class discussions and guest lecturers
will be incorporated.
ASL 4 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 4 – 4 Units
(formerl y SL 96)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ASL 3 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course is intended for students who plan to use American Sign
Language in their daily lives. Success in this course will enable
students to communicate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
through sign language at an average rate of speed and build
confidence in their use of the language, storytelling ability and
presentation. Students will study qualities and skills needed to
become interpreters. Students will be exposed to a variety of members
and activities in the Deaf community.
ASL 5 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 5: GRAMMAR –
4 Units (formerl y SL 7)
Prerequisite: ASL 4 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course focuses on American Sign Language grammar and
communication skills. ASL stories and literature are employed to give
students the opportunity to learn and practice the rules of Deaf culture
and the grammar of ASL. English grammar will be analyzed and the
differences between the two languages discussed.
ASL 80 DEAF CHALLENGES – 3 Units (formerl y SL 80)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course covers four areas that have a large impact on people’s
development: society, family, education, and work. Students are made
aware of the challenges deaf people face in these areas and how it
influences their lives. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ASL 81 EDUCATIONAL WORLD OF THE DEAF – 3 Units
(formerl y SL 81)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the education of the deaf population from
ancient times to the present. It addresses the cultural, physical and
psychological effects on the way deaf people learn. Topics such as
family relationships, cognitive development, and language acquisition
are addressed. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ANATOMY (ANAT)
ANAT 1 HUMAN ANATOMY – 5 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; and BIOL 5 and BIOL 6 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: May be taken concurrently with PHY 1
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab/18 discussion total
A systematic hands-on approach to the anatomy of the human body.
Covers the structural organization of the human body: gross and
microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ
system levels of organization. Human cadavers and/or mammalian
dissections are used as an integral component of the course. This
course is intended for nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, radiologic
technology, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, surgical technology,
physical therapy, and other allied health related majors.
ANTHROPOLOGY (ANTH)
ANTH 1 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Topics include the theories of human origins and the evolution of life in
general; classification of primates, introduction to living primates and
primate behavior, genetics, population genetics, the fossil record, the
evolution of hominid behavior, the evolution of language, environment
and technology; hunting and the evolution of society; the evolution and
condition of modern humans. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ANTH 2 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introductory course exploring the nature of culture as the human
adaptation to the natural world. It includes such topics as making a
living, family structure, social organization and institutions, language,
religion, art, and cultural change. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ANTH 5 HUMANITY, CULTURE, AND ECOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An ecological perspective of cultures as adaptations to diverse habitats,
and explorations of how these adaptations respond to environmental
alterations. Emphasis will be placed on adaptive strategies and
challenges in contemporary societies. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ANTH 14 RELIGION, MYTH AND RITUAL – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A cross-cultural study of the forms and functions of religion, myth, and
ritual in contemporary and historical societies. Emphasis will be on
non-Western traditional groups and understanding their religious
beliefs in a culturally relative context. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ANTH 25 CULTURE AND HISTORY OF THE NORTH AMERICAN
INDIAN – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course dealing with the history and culture of the North American
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Indian. Emphasis will be on the origins, spread and diversification, and
the development of Native American cultures in North America.
Additional emphasis will be on contemporary Native Americans.
Consideration will be given to how the arts, economics, and cultural
contributions of Native Americans have influenced the modern world.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ARCHAEOLOGY (ARCH)
ARCH 3 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introductory course to the study of world prehistory and historical
archaeology through the analysis of archaeological method, theory, and
regional developments. The course includes case study examination of
the fundamental concepts of archaeology and the changing theoretical
orientations of archaeology in the contemporary world.
ARCH 4A BEGINNING FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y ARCH 4, 4AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
An introductory course in the practical application of archaeological
principles and methods. Students will become familiar with the basic
techniques of scientific archaeological excavation and site survey,
mapping, photographing, data recording, cataloging and preservation
of archaeological specimens.
ARCH 4B INTERMEDIATE FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ARCH 4A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
An intermediate course in the practical application of archaeological
principles and methods that continues to build on the beginning
course. Students will begin to take a part in the development and
organization of scientific archaeological excavation projects. Students
will learn additional excavation techniques, and learn to supervise field
crews. Students will learn how to develop strategies for site
reconnaissance and recording. Students will evaluate field records,
and coordinate field catalogues.
ARCH 4C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ARCH 4B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
An advanced intermediate course in the practical application of
archaeological principles and methods. Students learn advanced
excavation techniques. Students learn additional methods of site
mapping and recording. Students learn to map using a total station.
Students are trained in soil sampling, and flotation techniques.
ARCH 4D ADVANCED FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ARCH 4C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
An advanced course in the practical application of archaeological
principles and methods. Students will serve as assistant field director
to the principal investigator in a local archaeological project. Students
will learn to use archival facilities and evaluate documentary evidence
of archaeological sites. Students will organize and execute aspects of
field projects. Students will learn to interpret data gathered from field
projects.
ARCH 5A BEGINNING ARCHAEOLOGY LABORATORY – 2 Units
(formerl y ARCH 5, 5AD)
Class Hours: 108 lab total
This is a course that emphasizes both the field aspects of archaeology
coupled with post-field laboratory analysis and data interpretation.
Method and theory of both field survey, excavation and recording and
post-field data processing and curation and subsequent interpretation
and explanation will be the class focus. Students will assume positions
of crew chiefs, laboratory chiefs, mappers, camp organizers, etc. under
the instructor’s direction. Students will participate in preliminary site
analysis, interpretive projects, and cultural material processing.
ARCH 5B INTERMEDIATE ARCHAEOLOGY LABORATORY –
2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH 5A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 108 lab total
An intermediate course in the practical application of archaeological
laboratory methods. Students will learn beginning analyses of floral,
faunal, and lithic materials collected during excavation of local sites.
Students will learn artifact replication and conduct some experiments
with artifact replicas.
ARCH 5C ADV. INTERMEDIATE ARCHAEOLOGY LABORATORY
– 2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH 5B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 108 lab total
An advanced intermediate course in the application of archaeological
laboratory methods. Students will formulate and carry out analyses of
different archaeological materials using methods learned in earlier
courses. Students will clean, catalogue, draw, and analyze artifacts
recovered from local archaeological sites. Students will learn mapping
applications that can be used to create spatial distribution of artifacts
within archaeological sites.
ARCH 5D ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGY LABORATORY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH 5C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 108 lab total
An advanced course in the practical application of archaeological
laboratory methods. Students will serve as laboratory assistant to the
principal investigator in an archaeological field project. Students will
complete a series of analyses that conform to professional
archaeological standards. Students will oversee all activities in the
laboratory including the cleaning, cataloging, drawing, and analysis of
artifacts recovered from local archaeological sites.
ART (ART)
ART 1 INTRODUCTION TO ART – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A basic course in the visual arts including architecture, craft, graphics,
painting and sculpture. Historical periods and the artist's role in society
are covered in the Stone Age, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, Impressionism, and Twentieth Century.
Fundamental concepts of line, color, value, texture, form and space
are examined by two and three dimensional examples. Recommended
for Humanities elective. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ART 2 HISTORY OF WESTERN ART THROUGH THE GOTHIC
PERIOD – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A historical survey course of the visual arts including architecture,
crafts, engraving, etching, graphics, painting, sculpture, and woodcuts.
Historical periods covered are Stone Age, Egyptian, Mesopotamian,
Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine, Christian, Medieval,
Romanesque, and Gothic. (30,000 B.C. - 1400 A.D.) This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
ART 3 WESTERN ART, RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A historical survey course of the visual arts from the Renaissance
through the contemporary periods in history, with emphasis on
painting, sculpture and architecture. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ART 4 WORLD ART – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey of the visual arts of ethnic and indigenous cultures with an
emphasis on both historic and contemporary art. Explored are the
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Americas, Africa, India, J apan and China. Lectures are focused on the
styles, motifs, symbols, rituals and traditions of the cultures by examining
their crafts, drawings, sculpture, printmaking and paintings. This course
is designed as a Humanities elective, recommended for Art Core
Programs, and required for the Art History Concentration.
ART 6 HISTORY OF MODERN ART – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An in-depth study of contemporary visual expression, starting with pre-
Impressionism and tracing the development of modernism through
significant art movements in the 20th Century. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ART 12 BEGINNING FORM, DESIGN AND COLOR – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 14A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A fundamental course in two-dimensional design and color theory with
the study of basic design elements as they apply to form. Two-
dimensional design includes balance, directional movements,
structural analysis, texture and unity. Color theory includes color
schemes, psychological use of color, and value and intensity concepts.
Required for the Art Core Program, and recommended for theatre,
architecture and graphic design studies.
ART 13 INTERMEDIATE FORM, DESIGN AND COLOR – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 14B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 12 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An interpretative course using two-dimensional form concepts and
color theory with the application to three-dimensional form. The
development of personal ideas and direction, the use of scale, surface
effects, and new materials (synthetics). More concern is given to
presentation, focus and consistency.
ART 15 THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 15AB)
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references
related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including
the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they
apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual
vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and
use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-
dimensional studio projects. This hands-on course provides students
with the fundamental design and problem solving skills that apply to
the fields of three-dimensional art, architecture, landscape, interior and
industrial design.
ART 16 PENCIL RENDERING – 2 Units (formerl y ART 16AB)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A fundamental course to prepare pictorial presentations applicable to
advertising, architectural and industrial design, landscapes and illustra-
tions using mechanical perspective and rendering media. Course
designed for Architectural majors and recommended for Art majors.
ART 17 SHADES, SHADOWS, AND PERSPECTIVES - 3 Units
(formerl y ART 17AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A basic course in the use of various perspective techniques, using one
and two point as well as grids. This course is designed for Art,
Architecture, Graphic Design and Landscape Architecture students. It
involves developing three-dimensional drawings of building structures,
objects, etc., using perspective techniques and adding value rendering
as well as shadows to create finished works.
ART 21A BEGINNING FREEHAND DRAWING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing,
employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus is
on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities
and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ART 21B INTERMEDIATE FREEHAND DRAWING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 21A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A developmental course designed to explore concepts, styles and
creative expression related to intermediate level drawing, expanding
upon the information, mediums and techniques learned in 21A. Greater
emphasis is placed on personal idea development, consistency and
presentation techniques and the utilization of a variety of mediums.
More information provided regarding paper and its manufacture,
drawing materials and the techniques of developing a professional
portfolio.
ART 23 PEN, BRUSH AND INK– 2 Units (formerl y ART 23AB)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Exploring 2D possibilities with a variety of pens, brushes, inks, and
papers. Exercises are based in observation and imagination, with
supporting foundational drawing practice. Exposure to artists using
this medium, and to links between illustration and fine arts.
ART 26A BEGINNING WATERCOLOR – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 26, 26AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course in watercolor painting methods as they apply to
the visual arts. Methods covered include wet wash, wash, stroke and
glaze overlays, with emphasis on creative interpretation and
expression.
ART 26B INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 27, 26CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 26A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate course in watercolor painting with an emphasis on
expansion of watercolor techniques as well as conceptual and
technical development. Students will investigate non-traditional
materials, explore methods of paint application (including subtractive
and stencil methods) and further their artistic understanding and
development through the consideration of contemporary trends in
watercolor.
ART 26C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 26B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course designed to expand upon the information and techniques
learned in Intermediate Watercolor Painting. General attention will be
given to personal idea development, consistency, presentation
techniques and working with more independence. The student will be
expected to increase the quality and number of paintings completed
during the semester. The student will also learn to develop a
professional portfolio and to communicate professionally.
ART 26D ADVANCED WATERCOLOR – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 26C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An advanced course in Watercolor. Students will explore ink painting,
non-brush techniques, watercolor transfer as well as illustration
techniques. Students will develop a portfolio which incorporates a
variety of compositional schemes in expressive and non-objective
imagery.
ART 29A BEGINNING PAINTING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 29, 25AB)
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A creative course in the use of oil, polymer, and other synthetic media
on canvas, hardboard, or metal. Application of these media and other
media used in representation and abstract form. Course designed for
Architecture majors, Painting Concentration and Theatre Arts
Technician Concentration.
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ART 29B INTERMEDIATE PAINTING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 30, 25CD)
Prerequisite: ART 29A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate course in oil or polymer painting which is designed,
through guided experimentation, to broaden the student’s knowledge
of opaque media and techniques. Students are expected to complete
three paintings: a non-objective work, a realist work and a “Free”
painting (student’s choice).
ART 29C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PAINTING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 29B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course designed to expand upon the information and techniques
learned in Intermediate painting. Attention will be given to personal
idea development, consistency, presentation techniques and working
with more independence. The student will be expected to increase
quality and number of paintings completed during the semester. The
student will also learn to develop a professional portfolio and
communicate professionally.
ART 29D ADVANCED PAINTING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 29C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Advanced students will narrow the scope of techniques addressed in
Art 29C to focus on the creation of a series of images which effectively
express selected experiences. Artists will create a portfolio for use in
the Annual Student Art Competition. These directed works will result
from ongoing class discussions of projects, instructor presented slide
lectures, films and technical critiques. Students will investigate
preservation and cataloguing techniques.
ART 31A BEGINNING FIGURE DRAWING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 31, 22AB)
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course in creative drawing of the nude human figure
using a wide variety of techniques. Emphasis will be placed on
anatomy, proportion, composition, and development of personal
expression. Topics include an examination of the historical and
contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this
course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to figure
drawing.
ART 31B INTERMEDIATE FIGURE DRAWING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 32, 22CD)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in ART 31A
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate visual arts course in the study of the nude human
figure. Through the use of a variety of media, students will expand
their skills in drawing from observation as well as interpret the figure
through a variety of approaches.
ART 31C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE FIGURE DRAWING –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 31B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A developmental course designed to expand on information and
techniques learned in Intermediate Figure Drawing. Attention will be
given to a more personal interpretation of the figure, technique,
consistency, presentation and the execution and resolution of ideas
with greater independence. The student will produce and critically
discuss increasingly sophisticated works, which will become part of his/
her professional portfolio.
ART 31D ADVANCED FIGURE DRAWING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 31C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Advanced Figure Drawing students will work toward an expanded
knowledge of (and ability) with materials employed in Advanced
Intermediate Figure Drawing. Through this exploration, students will
define a clearer personal direction and emerge with enhanced critical
skills.
ART 35A BEGINNING CERAMICS – 3 Units (formerl y ART 35,
35AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course developing skills in hand-building with coils,
slabs and introduction of the potter's wheel. The course includes
glazing, decorative techniques, properties of clay and firing of ceramic
forms.
ART 35B INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 36, 35CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 35A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate course developing skills in the use of the potter's
wheel. The course includes hand-building, throwing, plaster molding,
glazing, surface decoration and firing of ceramic forms.
ART 37 SCULPTURAL CERAMICS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ART 35A or ART 35B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This is a ceramics course emphasizing studio problems which involve
the potter's wheel, construction of molds and hand-building techniques.
Use of the potter’s wheel will go beyond basic functional forms and will
be used to create sculpture. Molds and hand-building techniques will
also emphasize sculptural works in clay.
ART 45 BEGINNING GLASS – 3 Units (formerl y ART 45AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This class is a hands-on course to explore the beginning aspects of the
art of working with glass in its molten and frozen states. Students will
develop an understanding of the wide range of possibilities that exist
when working with glass. Through demonstrations and practice in the
hot shop, students will acquaint themselves with the tools and
materials needed to create forms in glass. Students will begin a
hands-on involvement with molten glass working, ladle sand casting,
kiln casting and other glass processes. Working with clear glass,
students will develop basic glass blowing skills by learning how to form
simple blown shapes such as the sphere, cylinder, disk and various
vessel forms. Individual student skills will be emphasized. Open to
students in all disciplines; no prior glassblowing experience necessary.
ART 46 GLASS BLOWING – 3 Units (formerl y ART 45CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 45 or ART 57 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course focuses on skills progression in working with glass in the
molten state. Emphasis is placed upon individualized projects for
students. Students will work with studio equipment related to
recycling, melting, firing and annealing of glass.
ART 50A BEGINNING PRINTMAKING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 50, 50AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course surveying the four main printmaking processes
as they apply to the visual arts. Studio experience during the semester
will focus on black and white printing techniques Including: relief,
intaglio, stencil (serigraph) and planographic (monotype or
lithography). Emphasis will be placed on the use of printmaking
processes as an expressive art form through lecture, demonstration,
and class critiques.
ART 50B INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 50A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate course focusing on color intaglio techniques including:
multi-plate and a la poup’ee processes. Emphasis will be placed on
the use of printmaking processes as an expressive art form through
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lecture, demonstration and class critiques. Students will produce four
editions of prints within the color intaglio techniques.
ART 50C ADVANCED PRINTMAKING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 50B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An advanced course focusing on color relief print processes (i.e. multi-
plate, a la poup’ee and rainbow printing). Advanced students will
clearly express their personal aesthetic through the production of four
editions of prints within the color relief processes. Emphasis will be
placed on the use of color relief printing as an expressive art form
through lecture, demonstration, and class critiques.
ART 55A BEGINNING SCULPTURE – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 55, 55AB)
Advisory: ART 15 with a grade of C or higher
Note; Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A creative course in the sculpting of wood, clay, plaster, and other
materials. Application of these media are used in abstract and
representational forms.
ART 55B INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 56, 55CD)
Prerequisite: ART 55A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate level course in the sculpting of clay, wood, metal,
plaster, and other materials. Creative application of these media are
used in abstract and representational forms.
ART 55C ADVANCED SCULPTURE – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 55B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course expands upon the information and techniques gained from
ART 55B. Attention will be given to personal idea development and
concepts, consistency, presentation, techniques and working
independently. Students will be expected to develop a style and
conceptual approach which will be reflected in the sculpture produced
during the semester. Students will develop a professional portfolio and
learn to communicate professionally.
ART 57 SCULPTURAL GLASS – 3 Units
Advisory: ART 45 or ART 55 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A structured intermediate sculpture course in which students will
develop an understanding of the potential of the medium of glass in its
molten and frozen states. Students will begin a hands-on involvement
with molten glass working, ladle sand casting, kiln casting and other
glass processes. Regular demonstrations, presentations and in-class
projects as well as individual assignments will establish a fundamental
knowledge and physical understanding of glass as a medium for
sculpture.
ART 60A BEGINNING DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 60AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This is a film based class; students must provide their own
35mm camera with adjustable shutter and aperture.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course presenting the origins and history of
photography, camera and lens familiarization, exposure, metering, film
development, printing procedures, print presentation, composition and
standards of quality. Emphasis is placed on black and white negative
and print quality along with content, composition and personal
expression.
ART 60B INTERMEDIATE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 61, 61A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 60A with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a film based class; students must provide their own
35mm camera with adjustable shutter and aperture.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 60A. This course
provides an introduction to the fundamental theories, vocabularies and
techniques of traditional chemical-based photography. Emphasis will
be on negative quality, the fine print and presentation.
ART 60C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE DARKROOM
PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units (formerl y ART 62, 61BD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 60B with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a film based class; students must provide their own
35mm camera with adjustable shutter and aperture.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 60B. This course
provides instruction in the advanced concepts of traditional chemical-
based photography. Emphasis will be on alternative process
photography, medium and large format photography and photo theory.
ART 60D ADVANCED DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 60C with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a film based class; students must provide their own
35mm camera with adjustable shutter and aperture.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 60C. This course
provides continued exploration in the advanced theories, vocabularies
and techniques of traditional chemical-based photography. Emphasis
will be on current issues in photography, contemporary photographers
and portfolio development along with the basic theories of illumination
and the utilization of a variety of light sources.
ART 70A BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 70)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8
megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter
speed controls.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory digital course presenting the origins and history of
photography, camera and lens familiarization, exposure, metering,
printing procedures, print presentation, composition and standards of
quality. Emphasis is placed on print quality along with content,
composition and personal expression. The course concentrates on
expressive and aesthetic aspects of photography in fine art.
ART 70B INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 71)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 70A with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8
megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter
speed controls.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A continuation and advancing of the principles covered in Art 70A with
emphasis on artistic expression and use of current technologies.
ART 70C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 70B with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8
megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter
speed controls.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 70B. This course
provides instruction in the advanced theories, vocabularies and
techniques of digital photography with emphasis on artistic expression
and use of current technologies.
ART 70D ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 70C with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8
megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter
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speed controls.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 70C. This course
provides continued exploration in the advanced theories, vocabularies
and techniques of digital photography. Emphasis will be on current
issues in photography, contemporary photographers and portfolio
development along with the basic theories of illumination and the
utilization of a variety of light sources.
ART 80A GRAPHIC DESIGN – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ART 12 with a grade of C or higher
Note: It would be helpful if the student has basic skills in Adobe
Photoshop.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
The course provides the student with an introduction to the theories
and applications behind typography, color theory, layout, and
composition. The student will learn and use industry standard image
editing and page layout software to produce class assignments
typically encountered in the graphic design and printing industries.
ART 80B INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 80A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the software training and design concepts from
80A to teach the student more advanced image editing, document
composition, and digital illustration techniques using industry standard
software and accepted design practices and advanced theories and
principles.
THE 100 SERIES OF COURSES ARE SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS
TAKEN FROM THE TRANSFER (1-98) COURSES AS SHORT-
TERM INTRODUCTION COURSES:
ART 110 MIXED MEDIA: WORKS ON PAPER – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course selectively and aesthetically combines various media and
techniques of drawing, painting, photo, printing and collage into two-
dimensional works. Underlying the instruction is a historical
component which emphasizes modern and contemporary art to
broaden the students' interest and awareness of contemporary trends.
ART 121 ILLUSTRATION (formerl y ART 121W) – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/ 54 lab total
Designed to develop a personal approach to the problems of pictorial
elucidation and provides an understanding of the use of visual media
to illustrate verbal content. It develops a knowledge of the more
common graphic media and of design elements in relationship to
illustration.
ART 122 PORTRAIT PAINTING – 2 Units (formerl y ART 125W)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A basic course in the materials, tools, composition, proportion, lighting,
shadow patterns, anatomy, value, color, line and study of other
masters in portrait painting.
ART 123 LANDSCAPE PAINTING – 2 Units (formerl y ART 125X)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A basic course to introduce the techniques of landscape painting,
specifically the areas of pictorial materials, space, simple perspective,
composition, value, color, scale, texture, line, and the study of other
landscape painters.
ART 124 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING – 2 Units
(formerl y ART 125Y)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Designed as an introductory segment to the practice and theory of
painting. This course will focus upon those aspects of pictorial
organization employed in the formation of representational painting.
ART 125 INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR – 2 Units
(formerl y ART 126W)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A preliminary course in watercolor methods, such as wet wash, stroke
and glaze overlays, with emphasis on creative interpretation of the
environment.
ART 126 NATURE IN WATERCOLOR – 2 Units
(formerl y ART 126X)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An extensive course in different watercolor methods, such as: wet
wash, stroke, and glaze overlays, with emphasis on creative
interpretation of subjects in nature.
ART 301 BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
DRAWING & PAINTING-MIXED MEDIA – 0 Units
Class Hours: 6-108 lab total
An introductory, intermediate and advanced course incorporating basic
drawing techniques using a variety of pencils and covering
composition, color mixing, brush strokes, watercolor, acrylic, oil and
pastels. The course is designed to provide stimulation and growth for
individual adults through art activities.
ART 302 ART EXPRESSION FOR SENIORS – 0 Units
Class Hours: 6-108 lab total
Come and express yourself in colorful explorations. "Draw" upon your
life experiences: your memories, dreams and reflections. Learn to
create designs and images using paints, watercolor crayons, collage,
colored pens/pencils, ink, pastels, fiber and clay. Course designed for
older adults, no previous art experience is necessary.
ASTRONOMY (ASTR)
ASTR 1 ASTRONOMY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy. This
course covers aspects of archaeoastronomy, telescope optics, radio
astronomy, prominent scientists, the sun, planets and their moons, and
generalities of stellar evolution. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ASTR 2 STELLAR ASTRONOMY– 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy
concentrating on celestial bodies and phenomena beyond the solar
system. This course covers aspects of the history of astronomy, light,
telescopes, prominent scientists, the sun, stars, stellar evolution,
galaxies, cosmology, and the possibility of other life forms in the
Universe. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AUTO)
NOTE: STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN HAND TOOLS
FOR TECHNICAL CLASSES IN THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY AND
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MAJORS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE
REQUIRED COURSE OBJECTIVES.
AUTO 1 VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Designed to cover the basic theory of electricity and magnetism, as
well as areas of operation, testing, and service of vehicle batteries,
switches, relays, starters and starting systems, alternators, regulators,
charging systems, and light circuits. The course includes electrical
theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course,
along with AUTO 10, is designed to prepare students to become ASE
certified in area A-6. Required for Automotive majors with emphasis
on electrical systems.
AUTO 10 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS – 3 Units
(formerl y AUTO 110)
Prerequisite: AUTO 1 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
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This course is designed to establish an understanding of electronic
theory and solid state technology as it applies to the automobile. The
student will learn to read wiring schematics, calculate voltages, current
flow, and resistances within parallel and series circuits, and to properly
use related testing equipment used for diagnosis. This course includes
electrical/electronic theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory
tasks. This course, along with AUTO 1, is designed to prepare
students to become ASE certified in area A-6. This course, along with
AUTO 20 and AUTO 21 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of
Automotive Repair Level 1 smog training certificate.
AUTO 20 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – 4 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course is designed to give students the understanding of the
operation of automotive engines and related systems such as
electrical, ignition and fuel delivery. The course will also provide
students with entry level skills to diagnose, service and repair these
systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course
includes ASE laboratory tasks and is designed to prepare students to
become ASE certified in area A-8. This course along with AUTO 10
and AUTO 21 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of Automotive
Repair for Level 1 smog training certificate.
AUTO 21 ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE – 3 Units
Prerequisite: AUTO 20 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course is designed to continue the study of engine performance
by including the emission control systems and computer controlled
engine operation. The course will also provide students with entry
level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current
industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory
tasks and, along with AUTO 20, is designed to prepare students to
become ASE certified in areas A-8 and L-1. This course along with
AUTO 10 and AUTO 20 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of
Automotive Repair Level 1 smog training certificate.
AUTO 94 WORKSITE LEARNING FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECH. –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
AUTO 130 AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students the entry level skills required
to diagnose, service, and repair modern automotive wheel and tire,
steering, and suspension systems. The course includes theory of
operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course,
along with AUTO 131, is designed to prepare students to become ASE
certified in area A-4.
AUTO 131 AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL ALIGNMENT – 2 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students the entry level skills required
to perform complete four-wheel alignments on modern automobiles
and light trucks. The course includes theory of alignment principles
and the operation of industry standard alignment equipment. This
course, along with AUTO 130, is designed to prepare students to
become ASE certified in area A-4.
AUTO 147 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course is designed to provide the entry level skills needed to
diagnose, service, and repair various braking systems found on
domestic and import automobiles and light trucks. The course includes
brake theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks, and is
designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-5.
Standard and power assist, drum and disc type systems and anti-lock
braking systems are included in this course.
AUTO 150 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINE MACHINING – 5 Units
(formerl y INDE 150)
Class Hours: 72 lecture/54 lab
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic
fundamentals of the internal combustion engine. The subjects will
cover the operation and design of varied engine systems and the
repair and rebuilding of these engines. This course will also provide
instruction in the disassembly, cleaning and inspection of the internal
combustion engine. The student will be orientated in the use of
general and specialty tools used in the rebuilding of internal
combustion engines. ASE based tasks will utilize hand and power
tools and modern machining equipment. Completion of this course will
prepare students to become certified in ASE area A-1.
AUTO 161 MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course designed to give a technical and working knowledge of
manual drive trains and axles. Subject matter covered includes clutch
diagnosis and repair, manual transmission diagnosis and repair,
transaxle diagnosis and repair, drive (half) shaft and universal joint
diagnosis and repair, rear axle diagnosis and repair, four-wheel drive
component diagnosis and repair, theory of operation, repair
procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to
prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-3.
AUTO 162 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES –
4 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
A course designed to give a working knowledge of automatic
transmissions and transaxles. Subject matter covered will include
transmission/transaxle maintenance and adjustment, in-vehicle
transmission/transaxle repair, and off-vehicle transmission/transaxle
repair. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures,
and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare
students to become ASE certified in area A-2.
AUTO 163 HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACCESSORIES –
3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students a technical and working
knowledge of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
Emphasis is placed on entry level skills necessary for diagnosing,
servicing, and repairing modern automotive heating and air
conditioning systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair
procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to
prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-7.
AUTO 176 LEVEL 2 SMOG TECHNICIAN TRAINING – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: AUTO 10, AUTO 20 and AUTO 21 with a grade of C or
higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The Smog Check training is intended to provide students the
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check
inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have
met the Bureau’s training requirements to qualify to take the Smog
Check Inspector state licensing examination.
AUTO 180 ENGINE MACHINIST I – 4 Units
(formerly INDE 180, AUTO 180A)
Prerequisite: AUTO 150 or DIES 164 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Basic hand tools required
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course is designed to give the student instruction in the use of
precision equipment required in the reconditioning of modern
automotive engines. Students completing this course will have the
manipulative skills and the knowledge of the various machine tools
required to completely remanufacture automotive engines.
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AUTO 181 ENGINE MACHINIST II – 4 Units
(formerl y AUTO 181, AUTO 180B)
Prerequisite: AUTO 180 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Basic hand tools required
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course will build on the skills obtained in AUTO 180, Engine
Machinist I, and will provide new skills in the following areas; advanced
machining techniques, high performance machines, changing fixtures,
maintenance and service of machine tools.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIOL)
BIOL 1 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
A biological science emphasizing molecular and cellular organization,
energetics of respiration and photosynthesis, cell integration and
development. General principles of heredity, evolution, speciation and
ecology. Intended for majors in science.
BIOL 5 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A one-semester introductory course in human anatomy and physiology
presented with a medical emphasis. Selected topics on eleven organ
systems are covered. This course is intended to serve medical
assistants, licensed vocational nursing, and fire science majors. It also
complements child development and nutrition majors. BIOL 5 is a
prerequisite for the LVN program. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BIOL 6 INTRO. TO HUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY – 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL 5 or previous completion of BIOL 5 with a grade of
C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course designed to complement BIOL 5. A one-semester
human anatomy and physiology laboratory course. Exercises include
anatomical language, microscopy, membrane transport processes,
skeletal muscle contraction, cardiology, blood pressures, pulmonary
ventilation, and enzymatic digestion. The anatomy of eleven organ
systems is also included. BIOL 6 is a prerequisite for the LVN
program.
BIOL 10 GENERAL BIOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: BIOL 10 will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10L.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to the major concept of modern biology. Topics
covered include biochemistry, cell biology, heredity, and nature of
genes, evolution, diversity of life, and principles of ecology. Emphasis
will be placed on those aspects of biology that are rapidly reshaping
our culture. This course may be offered in a distance education
format. This course will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10L.
BIOL 10L GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: BIOL 10 or previous completion of BIOL 10 with a grade
of C or higher.
Note: BIOL 10L will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Laboratory experiments and demonstrations covering the basic
concepts of the lecture course BIOL 10. The laboratory is designed to
expose student to biological techniques including microscopy,
biochemistry, genetics, evolution, diversity of life, and principles of
ecology.
BIOL 11 DIVERSITY OF LIFE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 162 total hours
This course is a 3-unit, transferable, non-laboratory, computer-based
life science course. It is available only on the Internet and is intended
for those people who, for one reason or another, cannot come to the
Shasta College campus for course work. Topics include molecular and
cell biology, inheritance, gene expression, mutation, evolution and the
diversity of living organisms.
BIOL 12 FIELD BIOLOGY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Plant and animal morphology, classification and ecological relationships
examined through field and laboratory study. Principles of ecology
illustrated in the context of biotic communities of Northern California.
BOTANY (BOT)
BOT 1 GENERAL BOTANY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
An introduction to the structure, physiology, reproduction, life cycles
and taxonomic of major plant and plant-like groups.
BOT 50 WILDFLOWERS OF CALIFORNIA – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two all-day Saturday field trips will be required.
Class Hours: 9 lecture /27 lab total
Local wildflowers are examined closely in the laboratory in order to
learn their structural characteristics. This knowledge will be used to
identify flowers using a plant identification key and for sight
identification. The field trips reinforce identification skills by allowing
students to observe these flowers in their natural setting. A
supplementary course for botany, biology, forestry, ornamental
horticulture, and natural resources students; elementary and high
school teachers; and general interest. Five three-hour class meetings
and two all day Saturday field trips.
BOT 52 MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes two local mushroom collection field trips
Class Hours: 27 lecture /27 lab total
In this course, students will learn to identify mushrooms and other fungi
of Northern California. Class discussions will cover mushroom biology,
the groups of fungi, mushroom structure, recognizing mushrooms by
sight, and identifying mushrooms using written mushroom identification
keys. Field trips will reinforce identification skills and help students
understand the role of mushrooms in the ecosystem. There will be
special emphasis on mushroom poisons and consumer safety.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BUAD)
See Also: ACCT, CIS, OAS
BUAD 6 BUSINESS LAW I – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Introduction to the legal processes which covers the fundamental legal
principles pertaining to business transactions. Topics include sources of
law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, criminal law, business
organizations, and judicial and administrative processes. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 8 BUSINESS LAW II – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course involves the various parameters and requirements of
business organizations, security devices, bankruptcy with personal and
intellectual property issues. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
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BUAD 10 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey course for both business and non-business majors covering
the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of
business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive
business world and includes additional disciplines such as international
business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics,
and entrepreneurship. Designed to provide students with familiarity
with basic principles and practices of contemporary business,
knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how
business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its
introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a
first business course. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
BUAD 12 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to international business. Emphasis will be on
understanding global management, marketing, supply-chain
management, and finance while working in an international
environment influenced by cultural, legal, political, economic, and
social factors. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
BUAD 15 BUSINESS AND SOCIETY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s awareness of
ethical issues in business. The course establishes a framework and
definition of ethics and the interaction among business, government,
and society. Examples from current events and across business
disciplines will be used. Opposing points of view will be presented
allowing the student to make individual judgments about ethical
behavior in business and what things can and should be done to
create a sustainable business model for the future.
BUAD 30 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES – 3 Units
(formerl y REAL 30)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This is a fundamental real estate course covering the basic laws and
principles of California Real Estate. The knowledge, background, and
terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized courses are
covered. Designed to assist those preparing for the real estate
salesperson license examination. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 40 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an entrepreneurial perspective of starting a small
business. The course covers techniques and methods of starting and
managing a small business enterprise and incorporates the exploration
of a sound business plan that includes a financial, management, and
marketing analysis. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
BUAD 41 LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the role of the first-line supervisor in the
organization. There is particular emphasis on team building, coping
with organizational change, leadership styles, motivating employees,
and the supervisor’s role in monitoring the primary management
functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 42 FINANCING A SMALL BUSINESS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Students will need to have access to and a working
knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to give an understanding on the various ways of
funding a business venture. The course explores how to raise money
for growing or starting a small business by reviewing sources of public
and private debt, equity capital, Initial Public Offering, commercial
loans and SBA-guaranteed programs. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 44 INVESTMENTS – 3 Units (formerl y FIN 44)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Course designed to help the student gain an understanding of stocks,
bonds, and other securities. Students will be encouraged to develop
their own investment philosophy based on an understanding of the
securities market and methods of analyzing that market.
Recommended for students wanting an understanding of how
businesses raise capital in the securities market. The student will
develop a hypothetical personal investment portfolio, which will be
tracked with the assistance of a web-based monitoring system. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 45 HUMAN RELATIONS ON THE JOB – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Human Relations on the J ob is a course designed to give the student
the opportunity to increase interpersonal skills. There is particular
emphasis on communication, motivation, leadership, and group
decision skills. Emphasis is placed on improved relationships among
employees and between employees and employers. Topics include
communication processes and styles, attitudes, values, motivation,
leadership, valuing diversity, and reinforcement on the job. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 46 FUNDAMENTALS OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management provides an understanding of
the nonprofit sector as a whole and as well as nonprofit management
from an overview perspective. This course will introduce the
fundamentals of effective organization mission and vision statements,
strategic planning, operations management, and budgeting.
Participants will gain understanding of different aspects of
management of a nonprofit organization. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
BUAD 66 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: BUAD 166 with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 6 or higher
Note: Student must complete all assignments using a computer.
Handwritten assignments will not be accepted.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides implementation of letter-writing principles and
techniques through expository and argumentative writing. Additionally,
the writing of an employment portfolio, business letters, an analytical
report, and team presentation is required. Application of electronic
communication (Netiquette, email format, Internet uses) will also be
presented. This is a required course for many major and certificate
programs and an alternate requirement or suggested elective in others.
This class also satisfies the A.S. General Education requirement in
English. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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BUAD 71 INTRODUCTION TO e-COMMERCE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course is an introduction to e-commerce principles. Topics include
an overview of where e-commerce fits into the business, e-commerce
basics, cost-benefit of e-commerce solutions, planning and
development. This course offers practical suggestions to individuals
involved in or planning an e-commerce business or business
component. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 72 e-COMMERCE MARKETING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
E-Commerce Marketing (electronic commerce) is the study of all the
online or electronic-based activities that facilitate manufacturing goods
and services by the producer to satisfy the wants and needs of the
consumer. Electronic marketing draws heavily on networks’
technology to coordinate market research, aid product development,
and develop strategies and tactics to persuade consumers to buy,
provide for online distribution, maintain customer records, conduct
customer satisfaction surveys, and gather consumer feedback.
Electronic marketing advances the overall marketing program that in
turn supports the company’s overall marketing business objectives.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 76 SALES– 3 Units (formerl y MKTG 70, BUSI 70)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Study of the fundamental problems, practices, and techniques of the
salesperson. The course covers both retail and direct selling
techniques including prospecting, pre-approach, demonstration/
presentation, handling objections, closing, follow-up, and time
management. Students will be required to make a minimum of one
sales presentation in class.
BUAD 77 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING – 3 Units
(formerl y MKTG 74, BUSI 74)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hour will total 162)
This course is designed to help the student understand everyday
marketing problems in organizations. Topics include changing role of
marketing, the marketing mix, consumer behavior, sales, advertising,
market research, middlemen, retailing, product development, and
marketing plans. Additionally, the writing and presentation of a
marketing plan is required. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
BUAD 80 PRINCIPLES OF CUSTOMER SERVICE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to provide the student with understanding and
knowledge of the importance of meeting the needs of customers in a
service economy. Students will gain insight into employer and
customer expectations of service levels. Emphasis will be placed on
developing specific skills and abilities critical to providing excellent
customer service. In addition, the student will be introduced to the
concepts of internal and external customers, customer satisfaction and
customer retention. Other topics covered are attitude in the workplace,
communicating with customers, decision making and problem solving,
conflict resolution, and dealing with change in the workplace. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 81 STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with various skills the
supervisor needs to help employees. Included in the recognition of
stress and how to manage it, job burnout and what to do about it, and
counseling employees in various situations. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 82 MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding
of change and the influence it has on an organization and the
individuals in that organization. Topics will include understanding
organizational change, theoretical models of change, stages of
change, and how to manage organization change. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 83 CONFLICT RESOLUTION – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with an analysis of
attitudes and behavior, which create conflict between individuals and
groups within an organization. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 84 ATTITUDE IN THE WORKPLACE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills in
the area of attitude so that they may effectively maintain a positive
attitude at the workplace and at home. The student will be introduced
to the concepts of how attitudes are communicated, the three types of
attitudes and how to adjust one’s attitude. Topics will also include the
primary causes of a bad attitude, turnaround strategies to battle these
bad attitudes and specific techniques to raise the attitude of others.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 85 CUSTOMER SERVICE IN THE WORKPLACE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills
and attitudes in order to effectively meet the needs of the customers.
The student will be introduced to the concept of internal and external
customers, customer satisfaction and customer retention. Topics will
also include communicating with customers, developing a positive
attitude, handling complaints and sales skills. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 86 DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to introduce the student to decision making
and problem solving as a supervisor. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 87 TEAM BUILDING – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding
of how teams work together, common problems teams encounter and
how to solve them. Students will learn to recognize various team
player styles. Students will be introduced to team building in the
workplace. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 88 COMMUNICATING WITH PEOPLE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to introduce the student to key elements in
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communication within business organizations. Topics will include
verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills and specific
supervisory communication skills. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 89 TIME MANAGEMENT – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to introduce the student to time management
principles and specific tools that assist in making maximum use of
time. Basic concepts of managing space will also be covered. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 90 VALUES AND ETHICS– .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the importance of
values and ethics in the workplace. The importance of values and
ethics involved in the supervisor carrying out his/her duties will be
emphasized. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
BUAD 91 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This is a basic course to broaden the student’s knowledge of the
business organization emphasizing how the organizational structure
can affect personnel, productivity, and ultimately the success of the
firm. This course is required for the Business Management Certificate
Program and is designed to assist any student who may already be on
the lower rungs of the management ladder wishing to become more
knowledgeable about organization and management theory. The
course should stimulate thought and discussion of several aspects of
management and provide a limited opportunity for public speaking.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 94 BUSINESS WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
BUAD 106 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 240 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A required course in several business occupational majors and
suggested elective in others. Student entering this class should have a
strong foundation of basic arithmetic skills of adding, subtracting,
multiplying, and dividing of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and
percentage values. The class consists of applications of these skills to
such business problems as markup, simple, discount, and compound
interests, trade and cash discounts, insurance, installment buying, and
depreciation. Waiver: Under certain circumstances, this course may
be waived for some A.A. degrees or certificate requirements by
substituting MATH 102 or higher math course. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 120 STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS – THE
ENTREPRENEUR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
A survey course that explores various components that need to be
considered for anyone contemplating or currently operating a small
business – the Entrepreneur. The major class project will be the
development of a basic executive summary of the student’s business
of choice. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 166 BUSINESS ENGLISH – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an effective command of written English for
transaction of business. Emphasis is given to grammar, spelling,
vocabulary, and punctuation, and the format of the business letter,
including expository and argumentative writing as well as the
necessary information competency skills to select and incorporate
reliable data in support of an argument. This is a required course for
many majors and certificate programs and an alternative requirement
or suggested elective in others. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 176 PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING – 3 Units
(formerl y MKTG 176, BUSI 176)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to develop student proficiency in the diverse aspects
of retailing. The course includes specific areas of study, such as: store
site location, store layout, product line selection, buying, pricing, selling,
advertising, and financial management. This class is designed for those
going into retail as well as those students planning to enter businesses
that deal with retail merchants, i.e., wholesalers, advertising media,
insurance agencies, accounting firms, and other service areas. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
CHEM 1A GENERAL CHEMISTRY – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CHEM 16 or CHEM 2A with a grade of C or higher, or a
score of 20 or higher on the California Chemistry Diagnostic test; and
MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement Level 4 or
higher. (If you have completed one year of high school chemistry with
a grade of C or higher, you will be eligible to enroll in this course once
you have seen a counselor.)
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the
first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab/18 discussion (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216 for the
lecture/discussion portion of this class and an additional 54 hours of
lab totaling 270 hours for this course)
A course for science and engineering majors which covers the nature
of atoms, molecules, and ions; chemical reactions; precipitation,
oxidation-reduction, and acid/base chemistry. stoichiometry; electronic
structure; periodicity; chemical bonding; properties of solids, liquids,
gases, and solutions; and an introduction to thermodynamics and
equilibrium. The lecture and discussion portions of this course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 1B GENERAL CHEMISTRY – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the
first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/18 discussion/54 lab total (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216 for the
lecture/discussion portion of this class and an additional 54 hours of
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lab totaling 270 hours for this course)
An introduction to chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, transition
metals, and organic chemistry; along with continued, in-depth study of
equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, acid-base and solution
chemistry. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 2A INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY – 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the
first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/18 discussion/54 lab total (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216 for the
lecture/discussion portion of this class and an additional 54 hours of
lab totaling 270 hours for this course)
This course is a survey of inorganic chemistry and some organic
chemistry suitable for agriculture and nursing students. The basic
fundamentals of the metric system, chemical nomenclature, atomic
and molecular structure, chemical reactions, energy changes, states of
matter, solutions, chemical equilibria and kinetics, and organic
functional groups are presented. The quantitative nature of chemistry
is developed by introduction of the Avogadro’s number and the mole
and continuing with stoichiometry, gas law, solution concentrations and
pH calculations. The lecture/ discussion portion of this course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 2B INTRO. TO ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CHEM 2A or CHEM 1A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the
first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab/18 discussion total (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216 for the
lecture/discussion portion of this class and an additional 54 hours of
lab totaling 270 hours for this course)
A survey of the major classes of organic compounds including
structure, nomenclature, properties, reactions, and the reaction
mechanisms; an introduction to the biochemistry of proteins,
carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and their basic metabolic reactions.
Suitable for nursing, dental hygiene, agriculture/natural resources and
non-science majors. The lecture/discussion portion of this course may
be offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 6 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY APPLIED TO THE
ENVIRONMENT – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 3 or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
An introduction to the basic principles of general chemistry. Emphasis
will be placed on applications to the chemistry of the environment,
soils, water, air, agriculture, natural resources, and related consumer
products. This course is suitable for environmental technology,
agriculture, natural resources, and liberal arts students.
CHEM 10 CHEMISTRY FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 3 or higher
Note: CHEM 10 will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if taken with CHEM 11
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to the major concepts of chemistry involving minimal
student friendly math with attention to their relevance to practical and
societal problems. This course is intended for non-science majors who
wish to gain an appreciation for the application of chemistry to
everyday living. The course includes such topics as nuclear energy
and energy alternatives; health issues of drugs; food additives,
nutrition, hormones, chemicals for household use, chemicals in the
environment, and synthetics. This course may include field trips (not in
the online format). This course may be offered in a distance education
format. This course will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if it is taken with CHEM 11.
CHEM 11 CHEMISTRY LAB FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: CHEM 10 or previous completion of CHEM 10 with a
grade of C or higher
Note: CHEM 10 taken with CHEM 11 meets GE requirement in
science. Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lab total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
Laboratory experiments and demonstrations, almost entirely non-
mathematical, covering the basic concepts of the lecture course,
CHEM 10. The laboratory is designed to help students learn how to
use various chemicals around us, safely and effectively. This course
may include field trips. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CHEM 16 CHEMICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introductory chemistry course for students who plan to major in a
scientific field. This course is also designed to prepare students for
General Chemistry 1A. The major emphasis of the course will be on
chemical problem-solving. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CHEM 26 FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND
BIOCHEMISTRY – 4 Units
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of general, organic, and
biochemistry delivered completely online that will emphasize practical
applications to nursing and health professions. This course will fulfill
the CSU-Chico requirement for entry to the RN to BSN upgrade
program. It is also suitable for AA degree programs and non-science
transfer students. It may fulfill requirements for other related health
and nutritional degree programs. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CHEM 70 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 1B with a grade of C or higher
Note: CHEM 70A should be taken concurrently with CHEM 70 for
science majors for transfer
Class Hours: 54 lecture/18 discussion total (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216)
Structure, bonding, Polar bonds and their consequences, Alkanes and
Cycloalkanes, stereochemistry and physical properties of organic
compounds. Overview of organic reactions, reactions and mechanisms
of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, organic halides, Nucleophilic substitutions
and eliminations. Science majors should take a second semester
organic course, CHEM 71, which completes the required two-semester
sequence. CHEM 70A, laboratory course, should be taken concurrently
for science majors. Check school of transfer for their requirements. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 70A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CHEM 1B with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in, or have
completed CHEM 70 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Chemistry majors are required to take CHEM 70A concurrently
with CHEM 70. Students must provide those materials which are of
continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be
explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Theory and application of organic chemistry laboratory techniques.
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CHEM 71 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 70 with a grade of C or higher
Note: CHEM 71A should be taken concurrently with CHEM 71 for
science majors for transfer
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A continuation of CHEM 70. Infrared Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry,
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Conjugated Dienes and Ultraviolet
Spectroscopy, Benzene and Aromaticity, Chemistry of Benzene,
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Alcohols and Phenols, Ethers and
Epoxides, Thiols and Sulfides, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic
Acids, Carboxylic Acid Derivatives and Nucleophilic Acyl substitution,
Carbonyl alpha-substitution Reactions Carbonyl Condensation, Amines,
Carbohydrates, Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins, Lipids. This course
completes a two-semester sequence for science majors. CHEM 71A,
laboratory course, should be taken concurrently for science majors.
Check school of transfer for their requirements. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 71A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 70A with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 71 or previous completion of CHEM 71 with a
grade of C or higher
Note: Chemistry majors are required to take CHEM 71A concurrently
with CHEM 71. Students must provide those materials which are of
continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be
explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 108 lab total
A continuation of Organic CHEM 70A. Theory and application of
organic chemistry laboratory techniques.
CHINESE (CHIN)
CHIN 1 MANDARIN CHINESE 1 – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This introductory course is designed to give the student thorough and
intensive practice in speaking and listening to Chinese and reading
and writing Chinese characters. The course will focus on
communicative competence in situations relating to daily routines,
home life, college life, and everyday activities such as meeting and
describing people. Students are introduced to the culture of Chinese
speakers in China and in other countries.
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (CCE)
CCE 1A INTRODUCTION TO CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL 138 with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course prepares students to design and lead service learning
experiences. Students explore experiential education, theories of
service and service learning, strategies for facilitation and effective
teaching practice. The course integrates a practical experience in
leading service learning projects through community or classroom
placements. The course allows students to balance action with critical
reflection on service learning practice.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES (CMST)
CMST 10 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION – 3 Units
(formerl y SPCH 10/10A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with emphasis on interpersonal communication. Emphasis is placed
on the psychological, social, cultural and linguistic factors that affect
normal person-to-person interactions. Subjects covered are the
understanding of ethical interpersonal communication based in
communication theory and research, listening, verbal and nonverbal
communication, self-awareness/self-concept, perception, emotions,
relationships, communication climates, and conflict management.
Students will increase their knowledge and skills in interpersonal
communication. College level writing skills will be expected on all
papers, outlines and short essays. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CMST 20 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION – 3 Units
(formerl y SPCH 20)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The purpose of this course is to develop the skills necessary to build
and maintain positive communication and relationships across
cultures. Students will focus on similarities and differences in
communication behaviors. Perceptions, language usage, nonverbal
style, thinking modes, and values all will be explored to see how they
influence face-to-face communication between individuals of different
cultures. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CMST 30 ORAL INTERPRETATION – 3 Units (formerl y SPCH 30)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with emphasis on the oral interpretation of literature. Subjects covered
are analyzing the literature, using nonverbal and verbal communication
in the interpretation of literature and the understanding, appreciation
and performance of prose and poetry. College level writing skills will be
expected on all papers, outlines and short essays. This course
includes oral performance of literature.
CMST 40 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE – 3 Units
(formerl y SPCH 40)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; and completion of a class in public speaking or
public speaking experience
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the nature of argument and critical
thinking, including methods of analysis, research, critical evaluation of
reasoning and evidence, refutation, and debate as a practical
application of argumentation. Basic principles are applied in a variety
of formal and informal debate situations. Public speaking training
and/or experience are recommended for enrollment. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
CMST 54 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION – 3 Units
(formerly SPCH 54)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (.5 to 1.5 units may be offered in the
Distance Education format)
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with an emphasis on small groups. Subjects covered are preparation
for discussion, group participation, leadership, decision-making,
interpersonal relations, managing diversity, critical thinking/problem-
solving, managing conflict, and evaluation of group interaction.
Students will be involved in group interactions and emphasis will be on
practical experience. College level writing skills will be expected on all
papers, outlines and short essays. A portion of this course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CMST 60 PUBLIC SPEAKING – 3 Units (formerl y SPCH 60/60A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
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Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with emphasis on public speaking. The subjects covered are: speech
topic selection, audience analysis, information competency (e.g.
researching, evaluating and using supporting materials), presentation
outlining, principles of effective speech delivery, critical evaluation of
speeches, and presentation of informative and persuasive speeches.
Most students will have the opportunity to be recorded and to use
presentational technology. College level writing skills will be expected
on all papers, outlines and short essays.
CMST 75 FORENSICS WORKSHOP – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips are required
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
Principles of applied speech communication through participation in
competitive intramural and intercollegiate speech performances and/or
performance festivals, including debate, public speaking and
interpretive performances. In addition to forensic competition, the
student will debate, speak and perform before a variety of audiences,
including community groups (including non-speech classes at all
academic levels), audiences assembled for major Readers Theater
productions, critic-judges in competitive settings, and classroom
workshops.
CMST 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES –
.5-2 Units (formerl y SPCH 97/91AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with an emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are analyzing
audiences, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting
materials, arranging and outlining related points, demonstrating
essentials of speech delivery, and evaluating speeches. Most students
will have the opportunity to be videotaped and to use presentational
technology. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers,
outlines, and short essays.
COMMUNICATIONS (COM)
COM 20 INTRODUCTION TO MULTI-MEDIA – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This class studies how multimedia programs are designed and
produced. Professional and amateur productions are extensively
analyzed for form, content and overall design effectiveness. The class
traces the process of a typical multimedia project from start to finish.
This includes design implementation, user analysis, interface and
interaction considerations, project management and client needs
assessment. The class explores the technical aspects of production,
including capturing and compressing sound and visual images.
Delivery systems such as the Internet and CD ROM are evaluated. An
overview of “tools of the trade” examines a variety of production and
editing software. The class is not platform specific nor does it attempt
to teach all the software discussed.
COM 21 MULTI-MEDIA AUTHORING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will acquaint the student with the process of designing and
producing effective multi-media presentations. Students work
individually and as part of a creative team. The focus is on identifying
and analyzing audiences; designing, adapting and organizing
information for maximum effect, and then producing text, audio and
video presentations, such as podcasts, video shorts suitable for free-
standing use or for interactive and social-networking websites. Software
such as Final Cut, Audacity, WordPress, Joomla and Dokuwiki are
complex tools that will be explored. The class also will explore basic
planning strategies, audience analysis, production techniques, materials
and equipment involved in a computer multimedia production. Students
will be expected to produce at least two projects suitable for a portfolio
and that could be used for a blog, podcast, video-sharing or social-
networking site, and a live or point-of-sale presentation. This course
may be offered in a Distance Education format.
COM 22 BEGINNING TV PRODUCTION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A basic course in the theory and operation of television broadcast
equipment. Students will complete projects and activities so that they
can effectively operate broadcast equipment and understand its
engineering and production capabilities. This is a beginning course in
television production.
COM 30 INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO RECORDING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This is an introduction to the fundamentals of audio recording.
Concepts covered will be the fundamentals of electricity, musical
acoustics and audio theory. Course enrollment is open to
communication and non-communication majors. Topics include: basics
of electricity, acoustics, psychoacoustics, audio measurement terms
and concepts, microphones, mixers, signal processing and hard disk
recording. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
COM 31 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL AUDIO – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This is an introduction to the fundamentals of digital audio theory,
editing, MIDI sequencing and the production of digital audio for the
web and video and a variety of other media. Topics to be covered are
digital audio theory, two track digital editing, multi-channel recording,
digital sequencing, and time-code. Course enrollment is open to
communication and non-communication majors. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS)
CIS 1 COMPUTER LITERACY WORKSHOP – 3 Units
(formerl y MIS 19)
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with
appropriate software. Some computer access is provided on campus
at the Math and Business Learning Center. Students taking the
Internet format of this course must have access to the Microsoft
Operating System and Office Suite--further information will be provided
on the first day handout.
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is intended to help students achieve a degree of computer
literacy through exposure to a variety of basic computer concepts
including discussions of hardware, software, computer history,
programming, computer ethics, and cultural implications. In addition,
the student will be introduced to several hands-on applications such as
systems software (Windows), word processing software (MS Word),
spreadsheet software (MS Excel), database software (MS Access),
and presentation software (MS PowerPoint). This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CIS 2 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE – 4 Units
(formerl y MIS 20)
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course is designed as an introduction to computer programming
and technology for those students planning on a career in the field of
computer science or related disciplines. Common business
applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for
processing data in the interactive mode. The students will design,
code, debug, and test programs in languages such as Machine,
Assembler, J ava, C++, Visual Basic and/or BASIC as assigned by the
instructor. Computer history, hardware, software, processing, systems,
programming languages, storage devices, careers, and impact on
society will be explored to enable the student to become literate in the
technical aspects of computing. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
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CIS 20 ACCESS FOR WINDOWS – I – 1 Unit (formerl y MIS 53)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate
software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus. Students taking
the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in
the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces the concepts, principles, and creation of
relational databases through multi-media lecture/demonstration/
discussion using Microsoft ACCESS on an IBM compatible
microcomputer. Topics to be covered will include: the principles and
elements of the relational database; design of tables and data entry;
maintenance of the database for data accuracy; queries for sorting,
linking related tables, and selecting specific records; development of
forms for viewing as well as entering data; and reports for presenting
printed copy of the database and/or selected records. This course
provides preparation for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
Access exam (77-605). This course may be taught in a distance
education format.
CIS 21 ACCESS FOR WINDOWS–II – 1 Unit (formerl y MIS 54)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CIS 20 or CIS 23 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with
appropriate software. Computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus. Students taking
the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in
the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
Designed to expand and improve database management skills through
multi-media lecture/demonstration/discussion on an IBM compatible
microcomputer. Instruction will include a review of database design
concepts; queries involving linked tables, logical operators, calculated
fields; crosstab, update, and summary queries; pivot tables and Pivot
Charts; presentation of data through forms and reports (including field
calculations and graphics); creating hyperlinks from Access to web
pages; importing and exporting data; and advanced queries. This
course provides preparation for the Microsoft Certified Application
Specialist Access exam (77-605). This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CIS 23 FUNDAMENTALS OF SQL – 3 Units
Advisory: CIS 1 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to provide individuals with a complete
introduction to database concepts and the relational database model
using Structured Query Language. Topics include normalization,
design methodology, database administration, SQL commands, SQL
functions and procedures. At the completion of this course, students
should be able to understand a user’s database requirements and
translate those requirements into a valid database design using SQL.
The MySQL and the Microsoft Access versions of SQL are utilized in
the class exercises and projects. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CIS 31 CISCO CCNA 1 - NETWORKING FOR HOME AND
SMALL BUSINESSES – 3 Units (formerl y MIS 32, MIS 1)
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is the first in a two-course series designed to prepare
students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
exam, and the course is the first of a four-course series designed to
prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional
Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by
Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course teaches
students the skills needed to obtain entry-level home network installer
jobs. It also helps students develop some of the skills needed to
become network technicians, computer technicians, cable installers,
and help desk technicians. It provides a hands-on introduction to
networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found
in home and small business environments. Labs include PC
installation, Internet connectivity, wireless connectivity, file and print
sharing, and the installation of game consoles, scanners, and
cameras. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 32 CISCO CCNA 2 – WORKING AT A SMALL-TO-MEDIUM
BUSINESS OR ISP – 3 Units (formerl y MIS 32, MIS 2)
Prerequisite: CIS 31 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is the second in a two-course series designed to prepare
students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
exam, and the course is the second of a four-course series designed to
prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional
Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by
Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course prepares
students for jobs as network technicians. It also helps students develop
additional skills required for computer technicians and help desk
technicians. It provides a basic overview of routing and remote access,
addressing, and security. It familiarizes students with servers that
provide email services, Web space, and authenticated access. Students
learn soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions.
Network monitoring and basic troubleshooting skills are taught in
context. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 33 CISCO CCNA 3 – ROUTING AND SWITCHING IN THE
ENTERPRISE – 3 Units (formerly MIS 33, MIS 3)
Prerequisite: CIS 32 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is the third in a four-course series designed to prepare
students for Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. The
course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking
Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco
Systems are utilized for the course. The course familiarizes students
with the equipment applications and protocols installed in enterprise
networks, with a focus on switched networks, IP Telephony
requirements, and security. It also introduces advanced routing
protocols including Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
(EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol. Other specific
topics include Virtual LANs, Access Control Lists, and inter-VLAN
routing. Hands-on exercises include configuration, installation, and
troubleshooting. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
CIS 34 CISCO CCNA 4 – DESIGNING AND SUPPORTING
COMPUTER NETWORKS – 3 Units
(formerl y MIS 34, MIS 4)
Prerequisite: CIS 33 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is the fourth in a four-course series designed to prepare
students for Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. The
course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking
Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco
Systems are utilized for the course. Learners progress through a
variety of case studies and role-playing exercises, which include
gathering requirements, designing basic networks, establishing proof-
of-concept, and performing project management tasks. Lifecycle
services; including upgrades, competitive analysis, and system
integration, are presented in the context of pre-sales support. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 39 CISCO NETWORKING – CCNA SECURITY - 3 Units
Advisory: CIS 34 with a grade of C or higher or CCNA Certification
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
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This course is offered by Shasta College in its role as a Cisco Local
Networking Academy. This course prepares students for the Cisco
CCNA Security certification exam. This is a widely recognized entry
level certification in the network security field. Obtaining this
certification will provide Shasta College students with a competitive
advantage in advancing to skilled technician positions in the high-
demand job markets of computer and network security. Topics that will
be addressed include: vulnerabilities and threats, security policy,
security technologies and solutions, firewall and secure router design,
switch security, intrusion detection, access lists, VPNs, cryptography,
and hands-on equipment configuration. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CIS 50 WINDOWS 8 – CONFIGURATION – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate course. The terminology,
planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
of the Windows 8 operating system will be covered. The course is
designed to prepare a student to take and pass the Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-687 and for employment in the IT field. Students
who enrolled in version Windows 7 or earlier will be able to enroll in
Windows 8.
CIS 51 MANAGING AND MAINTAINING WINDOWS 8 – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This is a Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on
managing and maintaining a Windows 8 client system. The
terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and
troubleshooting of applications in the Windows 8 environment will be
covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and
pass the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-688 and for employment in
the IT field. Students who enrolled in version Windows 7 or earlier will
be able to enroll in Windows 8.
CIS 52 INSTALL AND CONFIGURE SERVER 2012 – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on installing
and configuring Windows Server 2012. The terminology, planning,
installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting a
Windows Server 2012 environment will be covered. The course is
designed to prepare a student to take and pass the Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-410 and for employment in the IT field. Students
who took CIS 52 with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in
Windows Server 2012.
CIS 53 ADMINISTERING SERVER 2012 – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on the
administration of Windows Server 2012 network infrastructure. The
terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and
troubleshooting a Windows Server 2012 network infrastructure will be
covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and
pass the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-411 and for employment in
the IT field. Note: Students who took CIS 53 with an earlier Server
version will be able to enroll in Windows Server 2012.
CIS 54 CONFIGURE ADVANCED SERVER 2012 SERVICES –
1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on installing
and configuring Windows Server 2012 services. The terminology,
planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
a Windows Server 2012 environment will be covered. The course is
designed to prepare a student to take and pass the Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-412 and for employment in the IT field. Note:
Students who took CIS 54 with an earlier Server version will be able to
enroll in Windows Server 2012.
CIS 55 EXCHANGE SERVER 2010, CONFIGURATION – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on installing
and configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. The terminology,
planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
an Exchange Server 2010 environment will be covered. The course is
designed to prepare a student to take and pass the Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-622 and for employment in the IT field. Note:
Students who took CIS 55 with an earlier Server version will be able to
enroll in Windows Server 2010.
CIS 57 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS THROUGH GAMING
– 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to get students interested in the computer field
by teaching concepts as they relate to computer gaming. The course
will cover the necessary computer troubleshooting and repair,
networking, internet research, and overall computer knowledge needed
to use sophisticated networked and online games. This course will
include hands-on activities such as labs and projects to further learning
and experience.
CIS 60 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING – 3 Units
(form. BUSI 27, MIS 27)
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is intended to teach programming techniques using the
Visual Basic language. Software life-cycle including design,
development, styles, documentation, testing, and maintenance;
procedural versus object oriented programming; and program design
tools will be discussed. Students will be introduced to Visual Basic
statements including, but not limited to data types, input, output,
computation, looping, arrays, subroutines, file processing commands,
form layout, objects, events, error handling, passing parameters by
value and by reference, principles of testing and designing test data,
and Visual Basic tools. Students will design, code, test, and execute
several detailed business-oriented programs ranging from very simple
to complex. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 61 C++ LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING – 3 Units
(formerl y BUSI 25, MIS 25)
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162
A study of the C++Programming language. Emphasis is placed on
programming theory and structure including data types, selection and
iteration structures, functions, arrays, pointers, graphics, objects and
classes. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 62 JAVA PROGRAMMING – 3 Units (formerl y MIS 17)
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
J ava is a platform-neutral, object-oriented, and secure programming
language that is quickly becoming the standard programming language
for creating interactive content on the World Wide Web (WWW). This
course covers J ava programming language and the standard J ava class
libraries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 63 ASSEMBLER LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING – 4 Units
(formerl y MIS 24)
Prerequisite: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 216)
In this course students will learn the functions and organization of a
modern computer microprocessor including control unit, ALU, register
files, cache memory, program counter, and instruction register. The
internal binary representation of both data and instructions will be
studied including ASCII characters, instruction formats, and two’s
complement number system. Emphasis will be placed on
understanding machine language instruction formats and developing
computer programs in assembly language. Integer instruction sets will
be the primary focus, but floating point instructions will be introduced.
A pseudocoding technique will be learned which will facilitate
development of code in assembly language. Programming techniques
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and concepts will be studied including function calls, argument
passing, use of the stack, array handling, sorting and searching,
reentrant coding, recursive programming, exceptions and interrupts,
pipelining, number conversions, and program debugging and
documentation. This course is designed to meet transfer requirements
in computer science to four-year universities. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CIS 64 WEB PROGRAMMING USING JAVA/PHP/FLASH –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
J ava is a platform-neutral, object-oriented, and secure programming
language that is quickly becoming the standard programming language
for creating interactive content on the World Wide Web (WWW). PHP
(Hypertext Preprocessor) is a programming language that allows web
developers to create dynamic content that interacts with databases.
PHP is basically used for developing web-based software applications.
Adobe Flash Professional is used to create content for the Adobe
Engagement Platform (such as web applications, games and movies,
and content for mobile phones and other embedded devices).This
course covers Introductory J ava Applets, PHP Scripting, and Adobe
Flash programming. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CIS 65 PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY
USING C++ II – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CIS 61 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A study in the C++programming language. An emphasis is placed on
application of software engineering techniques to the design and
development of large programs; data abstraction and structures and
associated algorithms. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CIS 66 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION – 3
Units
Advisory: CIS 61 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the organization and behavior of
modern computer systems at the assembly language level. Topics
include numerical computation, the internal representation of simple
data types and structures, data representation errors, and procedural
errors. Students will learn how to map statements and constructs of
high-level languages onto sequences of machine instructions. (C-ID
COMP 142). This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
CIS 67 DISCRETE STRUCTURES – 3 Units
Prerequisite: CIS 2 and CIS 61 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the discrete structures used in
Computer Science, with an emphasis on their applications. Topics
covered include functions, relations and sets, basic logic, proof
techniques, basics of counting, graphs and trees, and discrete
probability. (C-ID COMP 152). This class may be offered in a distance
education format.
CIS 72 FUNDAMENTALS OF LINUX – 3 Units
Advisory: CIS 2 and CIS 90 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
Fundamentals of Linux is an introductory and hands-on course for new
users of the popular Linux operating system. Students will learn basic
Linux systems administration skills using both command-line and
graphical tools. Topics will include Linux installation and initialization,
file system navigation and management, changing file permissions, the
vi and emacs text editors, Bash, KDE, and GNOME shell features,
process management, shell scripts, security, backup and recovery,
printing, and basic networking including clients and network services.
The course prepares students for the Comptia Linux+ certification
exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 73 PHOTOSHOP – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course is designed to introduce students to image editing and
graphic rendering and design using Adobe Photoshop. This course
should enable students to develop their own graphics and text styles
with little or no previous training in graphic arts. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CIS 76 MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
This course covers the development of applications for cell phones,
tablets and other mobile devices such as the iPhone, the Blackberry,
android and more. The course will prepare students to design, program
and submit their applications for use on mobile devices. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 83 WEB DESIGN USING DREAMWEAVER – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Basic knowledge of word processing and Windows
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is designed to introduce students to Web site development
using Macromedia Dreamweaver. It will also introduce the students to
Flash, Shockwave, CSS and Dynamic Web pages.
CIS 86 HTML – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This class does not require any special software. Assignments
may include work outside class, with the use of computer with standard
browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.
Some computer access is provided on campus at the Learning
Resource Center.
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This is a fundamental course on the Hypertext Markup Language for
web page authoring, with lecture and hands-on classes. The topics
include: the HTML "TAG" structure, the basic <HTML>, <HEAD>and
<BODY>components of a web document, text formatting, creation of
hyperlinks, inclusion of images, the use of tables, frame and form
structures, and incorporation of multimedia, applets and javascripts.
The editing, saving and publishing of web pages is performed with the
basic tools provided with any of the currently available Windows
platforms; no special software is needed for the class. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 90 A+ CERTIFICATION PREPARATION/CISCO IT
ESSENTIALS I – 4 Units
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Note: This course replaces ELEC 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 for A+
Certification
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 216)
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to pass
the A+Core Hardware and the A+OS Technologies certification tests.
The CompTIA A+certification exams are nationally recognized, and
measures essential competencies for an entry-level computer
technician. Topics covered are microcomputer architecture, personal
computer hardware, including Microsoft Windows installations,
configurations and troubleshooting. Students learn how to assemble
and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and
troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CIS 92 INTRO. TO COMPUTER SECURITY – SECURITY + –
3 Units
Advisory: CIS 31 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
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This course provides the student with background, requirements,
policies and procedures for establishing and maintaining computer and
information system security. Course elements include: Risk discovery
and assessment; system planning with cost/benefits analyses;
management policies; security practices and procedures within system
life cycles and system recovery. The course will stress applied
solutions to computer security problems, preparing students for the
CompTIA Security+Certification exam. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
CIS 94 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS WORKSITE
LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll
in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (CONS)
CONS 45 CAREER PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP FOR HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS - 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Career opportunities and training requirements in the field of Heavy
Equipment Operations will be examined. Students will be assisted in
identifying career opportunities and developing career goals.
Leadership skills dealing with organizing a meeting, public speaking,
and leadership styles will be covered. This class is required of all
Equipment Operations and Maintenance students.
CONS 46 EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 46/ENVR 46)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with the Shasta College Student Substance Abuse
Testing Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing
facility prior to enrolling.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This class covers basic skill-level operation and maintenance of on-
and off-road heavy equipment including agriculture and earth moving.
Students will not be allowed to operate road equipment without license
and driving record. Operational equipment used may include any of
the following: dump truck, grader, backhoe, dozer, farm tractor, loader,
excavator, forklift, and scraper.
CONS 47 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION FOR EQUIPMENT
OPERATIONS – 3 Units (formerl y ENVR 47, AGRI 47)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 and CONS 48 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students will not be allowed to operate road equipment without
a proper license and driving record. Students must be enrolled in the
college’s random drug testing program.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This class teaches intermediate skill-level operation and maintenance
of off-road and on-road heavy equipment. It also covers common
project construction techniques utilizing heavy equipment with an
emphasis on moving soil to grade using cut and fill calculations. This
class will also introduce the student to the Topcon 3D-MC2 GNSS
(Global Navigation Satellite System).
CONS 48 SURVEYING FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS – 2 Units
(formerl y AGRI 48)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course teaches basic surveying techniques and concepts with
emphasis on application for heavy equipment operators. It involves
basic problem solving, grade setting and checking, leveling, distance
measurement, cut-fill ratio, and basic mapping. The course has a
heavy emphasis on field work using various equipment and
instruments including levels, compasses tapes, as well as various
state-of-the-art electronic surveying devices. This course will prepare
students for work on a heavy equipment construction crew.
CONS 52 RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATING - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed for learning construction-estimating techniques
for both small and medium sized construction projects. It includes
estimating materials, costs, labor, taxes, insurance fees, overhead,
profit, transportation and contingencies common in the residential
construction industry. In this class students will be responsible for
interpreting blueprints, developing budgets and estimates, as well as
planning a construction project representative of current industry
activity.
CONS 53 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A residential building materials course covering building materials from
concrete to various types of roofing. Course covers code requirements,
application and construction techniques. In this course, students will
become familiar with traditional and current construction materials and
their use.
CONS 54 SURVEY OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY - 3 Units
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course provides students fundamental instruction in the green
environment, green construction practices, and green building rating
systems. This course introduces students to career opportunities and
lists the responsibilities and characteristics a worker should possess in
the following construction careers: carpentry, electrical, heating,
ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, concrete, heavy
equipment, sheet metal, painting and sprinkler fitting. Provides
students with techniques for communicating effectively with co-workers
and supervisors. Teaches the basic leadership skills required to
supervise personnel. Discusses principles of project planning,
scheduling, estimating, management, and presents several case
studies for student participation.
CONS 55A EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT –
1 Unit (form. AGRI 56EH/AGRI 55/ENVR 55/CONS 55)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing
Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 54 lab hours per unit
The practical application of skills needed to be successful in equipment
operation as it applies to excavations. Includes farm and industrial
equipment such as wheel and crawler tractors, backhoes, and
excavators. Service and adjustment will also be a part of this course.
CONS 55B EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS PAD CONSTRUCTION –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing
Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 54 lab hours per unit
The practical application of skills needed to be successful in equipment
operation as it applies to building pads. Includes farm and construction
equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks and motor grader.
Hands-on training is emphasized in lab.
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CONS 55C EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS ROADWAY
CONSTRUCTION – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing
Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 54 lab hours per unit
The practical application of skills needed to be successful in equipment
operation as it applies to constructing roads and driveways. Includes
farm and construction equipment such as water truck, crawler tractors,
motor grader, compactor and scraper. Hands-on training is
emphasized in the outdoor field lab.
CONS 55D EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS GLOBAL SATELLITE
SYSTEM SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing
Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 54 lab hours per unit
This course focuses on the practical application of skills needed to be
successful in equipment operation. Includes training and operating
heavy equipment equipped with a Global Satellite Surveying System.
This class emphasizes hands-on training with the Topcon 3D-MC
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GNSS machine control.
CONS 56 ESSENTIALS OF CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
In this course, students will become familiar with traditional and current
construction for safety obligations of workers, supervisors, and
managers to ensure a safe workplace. Teach students the basic terms
used in construction drawings, components, and symbols including the
different types of drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical,
plumbing/piping, electrical, and fire protection) and instructs students
on how to interpret and use drawing dimensions. Provide instruction
the current methods to move materials and equipment from one
location to another on a job site. Describes inspection techniques and
load-handling safety practices. Also reviews American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) hand signals. This course covers OSHA-10
training requirements and application.
CONS 84 ANALYSIS OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An in-depth study of construction plans and specifications, including
reading and interpreting construction documents from various private
and public designers and determining quantities and types of materials
used in both building and general engineering construction.
CONS 94 CONSTRUCTION TECH. WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must have completed 30 units of
required construction technology course work. Financial aid students
must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include
worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not
need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite
Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
This course is designed for employment on approved jobs related to
the students major and is supervised by a College representative to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. Good work
habits through actual job performance is stressed. One to four units
per semester may be taken depending on hours and nature of jobs.
One unit of worksite learning credit is granted for 75 hours paid or 60
hours non-paid of on-the-job activity. A student may earn up to 16
units through repeating this course since course content varies and
skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum
of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
CONS 148 SURVEYING AND GRADE SETTING FOR
CONSTRUCTION – 1 Unit (formerl y AGRI 148)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Note: Previous construction experience will be helpful
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This is an advanced level course designed to give the participants
practical skills and knowledge in the latest technology and applications
related to surveying for construction and grade setting. The course will
emphasize skills development and hands-on exercises as well as
provide an opportunity for participants to discuss related topics with
industry leaders.
CONS 149 CLASS A & B LICENSE TRAINING – 3 Units
(formerl y ENVR 149, AGRI 149)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students will not be allowed to operate road equipment without
a proper license and driving record. Students must be enrolled in the
college's random drug testing program. Students must produce a
negative test result in accordance with Shasta College Student
Substance Abuse Testing Policy at a student cost to be paid to the
designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This is an advanced level course designed to give the participants
practical skills and knowledge in the operation and safety of on-road
heavy equipment. The course will emphasize safe operation skills, pre-
operation inspections and Department of Motor Vehicles Class A and B
license training as it pertains to operating on-road heavy equipment.
CONS 150 INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION -
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is recommended for entry-level students in the
construction trades. Instruction will include tool safety, estimating
costs, foundations, framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and
finish carpentry work. The student will gain a basic knowledge of the
building trades.
CONS 160 CARPENTRY PRACTICES – 5 Units
(formerl y CONS 151/152, 151A/151B)
Class Hours: 72 lecture/54 lab total
The purpose of this course is to train students to become competent in
the construction field. Related information including interpretation of
layout, estimation of construction costs and choice quantities of
materials will be emphasized. Basic skills will be developed with each
phase of the job: foundation, framing, exterior and interior trim, and
cabinet work. Basic information of building codes will be covered.
CONS 161 ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS – 5 Units (formerl y CONS 154/155)
Class Hours: 72 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of all
electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and to familiarize them
with the applicable construction codes, materials and skills.
CONS 178 BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the craftsperson, building, designer,
and inspector with knowledge and insight regarding building
regulations and requirements for minimum construction guidelines and
specifications. It covers the use of the latest Uniform Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric Codes and assists in using them to
the builder’s advantage. The class also provides information on
sources of assistance and publications to meet the needs for dwelling
construction industry.
CULINARY ARTS (CULA)
The following courses will require extensive reading and math
exercises.
CULA 45 BASIC FOOD PRODUCTION – 5 Units
Corequisite: CULA 50 or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/216 lab total
This is a beginning laboratory course in food preparation and
presentation including cooking equipment, techniques, and safety
procedures, using weights and measures, and interpretation of recipes.
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Product identification and basic cooking techniques and procedures
based on nutrition and classic preparation methods are presented.
Students are provided the hands-on experience in preparing meals by
following recipe structure and using and modifying recipes based on
knowledge gained through the course. Food preparation is produced in
a time-restricted setting to prepare for functioning in a commercial
kitchen. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a
career in Culinary Arts/Culinary Management.
CULA 46 ADVANCED FOODS – 5 Units
Prerequisite: CULA 45 and CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/216 lab total
This course examines advanced principles of food preparation of foods
served in restaurants. Emphasis given to the planning and preparation
of food products relating to restaurants, hotels, and specialty food
operations.
CULA 48 GOURMET FOOD PREPARATION – 3 Units
Prerequisite: CULA 45 and CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course is designed to teach advanced food preparation
techniques and methods. Students learn the science of scratch
cookery through small batch assignments. Areas of focus include
gourmet items, buffet specialties, hors d’oeuvres, and canapés, while
practicing presentation and garnishing. Small scale preparation is
produced in a time-restricted quality-minded setting. This course is for
students pursuing a career in culinary arts/culinary management.
CULA 49 MENU PLANNING AND COST ANALYSIS – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course is designed to summarize the basic principles of menu
planning and layout for various food service operations. Topics
included are pricing, nutrition, and types of menus. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
CULA 50 SANITATION & SAFETY (formerl y CULA 150) – 2 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course provides safety and sanitation principles and practices for
personal and institutional application. Methods and techniques for
handling foods safely are examined including food preparation,
storage, service, and the prevention of food contamination. Also
covered are the importance of microorganisms, food borne illness and
food allergies, sanitary facilities and equipment, accident prevention,
crisis management, and pest management. Compliance with city,
state, and federal health regulation as embodied in HACCP (Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Point) are emphasized, along with the
supervisor’s responsibilities in maintaining high standards of these
principles. This course will provide updated information on USDA,
FDA, Codex, and ISO 24,000 regulations and their relationship to food
borne illness. The student receives a certificate of completion from the
Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association upon
the successful completion of this course with a passing grade of 75%
or higher. This course will provide the safe use of culinary equipment
and its proper use to avoid accidents. This course is required for all
Culinary Arts/Culinary Management students and is advised to be
taken as the first course prior to all other culinary courses or in
conjunction with the first few. It may be used for American Culinary
certification and recertification, and is required for the Dietary Service
Supervisor Certificate offered by the Nutrition Department. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
CULA 55 PURCHASING – 2 Units (formerly CULA 155)
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hour will total 108)
This course will cover the function of purchasing from the viewpoint of
management. It discusses channels of distribution, buying techniques,
specification writing and other principles needed to perform this critical
activity. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CULA 59 CATERING AND EVENT PLANNING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: CULA 45 and CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher; concurrent enrollment in CULA 94
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course provides practical experiences designed to supplement the
basic curriculum and includes special cooperative educational
opportunities set up with the College and approved Chefs.
Experiences include special and short order food preparation and
service, buffet service, catering, dining room management and service
and receiving and storeroom procedures. Large scale and small
quantity preparation is produced in a time restricted quality minded
setting. This course is for students pursuing a career in culinary
arts/culinary management.
CULA 60 BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Identification, production, purchasing, and service of spirits, wine and
beer products. Marketing, menu development, and cost controls of a
beverage operation. Special emphasis on staffing, training, and legal
regulations for beverage sales. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CULA 65 DINING ROOM SERVICE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab
In this course, students will learn in a live environment, the skills and
techniques of the “front of the house” service staff. Throughout this
course, students will rotate through basic dining room positions,
learning and practicing their skills in front of dining room guests, in our
public dining facility. Emphasis will be on the basic serving techniques
and on customer satisfaction.
CULA 66 WINE WITH FOOD – 2 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course is designed to teach students the applied approach to
match wine and food from different parts of the world using flavors,
textures, and components present in food and wine as complementing
strategies. Emphasis on menu planning, preparation of foods, cooking
methods, and tasting wines with food. Concepts can be applied to
home preparation of food with wine, restaurant food production with
wine, and dining out.
CULA 73 INTRODUCTION TO WINES – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Characteristics of wines from the major varietals emphasized.
Identification of wines from the wine districts of California, France,
Germany, and Italy. The concept of food and wine pairing will also be
evaluated.
CULA 74 WINE MAKING I – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab
This is a course in the basic science and technology of winemaking. It
is intended for the entrepreneur exploring business opportunities in the
grape wine industry, and/or the prospective small winery employee, as
well as the home winemaker, interested in career or skills
development. Hands-on winemaking from crush through fermentation
will be covered.
CULA 75 PASTRY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: CULA 50 and CULA 172 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course covers fundamental baking skills for students who intend
to specialize in baking and pastry making for commercial production.
Production of yeast and quick breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and
pastries, as well as decorating and icings are undertaken, with
emphasis placed on more sophisticated items and gourmet specialties
including cakes and pastries for weddings, birthdays and special
occasions. Gourmet baked items and pastries are produced in a time-
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restricted quality-minded setting. This course is for students pursuing
a career in culinary arts/culinary management.
CULA 76 WINE MAKING II – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CULA 74 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab
This is an intermediate course in the science and technology of
winemaking. It is intended for the entrepreneur exploring business
opportunities in the grape wine industry, and/or the prospective small
winery employee, as well as the home winemaker, interested in career
or skills development. This course encompasses winemaking in the
realms of wine analysis, chemistry, and treatments.
CULA 78 SENSORY EVALUATION OF WINE – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CULA 73 or CULA 66 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 36 lecture
This course will provide the student a better understanding of wine by
learning about the senses and how to use them. Students will learn
how to describe wines precisely, practice tasting varietals, learn how to
judge good and bad wines, and how a wine’s sensory characteristics
are created in the vineyard and the winery.
CULA 80 WINE SALES AND MARKETING - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course explains the principles and strategies of wine marketing
and sales. The information covered will help winery personnel or
distributors understand this unique market. Students will develop a
successful marketing plan. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CULA 88 WINES OF THE NORTH STATE - 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course
Advisory: CULA 73 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture
A short course, including history, viticulture practices and winemaking
styles of the North State wines of California, specifically Shasta,
Tehama, and Trinity Counties. Sensory evaluation of representative
wines is also covered.
CULA 94 CULINARY ARTS WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
CULA 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CULINARY ARTS - .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge in culinary arts. A
different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will
be listed in the schedule of classes.
CULA 98 SPECIAL LAB TOPICS IN CULINARY ARTS – .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27-108 lab total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of activities dealing with changing topics/knowledge in culinary
arts. A different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught
and will be listed in the schedule of classes.
CULA 159 STOCKS, SOUPS, SAUCES & BASIC CULINARY
PREPARATION – 2 Units
Corequisite: CULA 50 or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Demonstration and practical application in the preparation of various
stocks, soups, and sauces involving different methods of cooking
meat, fish, seafood, poultry and vegetables. The uses of culinary
terms, equipment and hand tools will be applied to preparation of
stocks, soups, and sauces. Emphasis is placed on the development,
organization and carrying out of recipe standardization, need and
procurement of supplies, work stations, and attractive service.
CULA 161 THE ART OF GARDE MANGER (PREPARATION AND
PRESENTATION OF GARNISHED FOODS) – 2 Units
Corequisite: CULA 50 or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This laboratory course builds on skills previously learned while the
student studies traditional upscale pantry preparation. Topics covered
include hors d’oeuvres, canapés, pates, terrines and charcuterie.
Artistic displays including buffet tables, centerpieces, culinary
showpieces are presented. The student gains practical experience
preparing and serving theme buffets for guests. Small and large scale
preparation is produced in a time-restricted quality-minded setting. This
course is for students pursuing a career in culinary arts/culinary
management.
CULA 172 BAKING – 2 Units
Corequisite: CULA 50 or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course covers fundamental baking skills for students who intend
to specialize in baking and pastry making for commercial production.
Production of yeast and quick breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and
pastries, as well as decorating and icings are undertaken. Gourmet
baked items and pastries are produced in a time-restricted quality-
minded setting. This course is for students pursuing a career in
culinary arts/culinary management.
DANCE (DAN)
DAN 10 DANCE COMBINATIONS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Introduction to the fundamental movement, technique, terminology,
choreography, and philosophy of jazz, ballet, and modern dance.
DAN 15 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHOREOGRAPHY – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Previous dance experience or concurrent enrollment in
dance classes
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Introduction to the fundamentals of choreography for concert dance.
This course will explore the elements of space and its use. Students
portray a topic of interest through a dance discipline, experimenting
with movement style and choice of music accompaniment. The course
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will include analysis and critique of the student’s own work, the work of
other students and of professional and historic choreography.
Students will have the opportunity to audition completed works for
Shasta College Dance Concerts.
DAN 16 INTERMEDIATE CHOREOGRAPHY – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 15 with a grade of C or higher or previous dance
experience
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This is a continuation of the Fundamentals of Choreography. The
class will expand on concert dance into commercial work and musical
theater; working within the parameters of someone else’s criteria. The
course will elaborate on the elements of space and its use. Students
may come up with their own topics of interest, using a dance discipline
of their choice for choreography. Analysis and critique of the works
presented will include professional and historical choreography
references. Students will be invited to audition completed works for
presentation at the Shasta College dance concerts.
DAN 17 ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY AND DANCE ANALYSIS
– 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 16 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is an advanced class in choreography. Students will have
the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired
through the technique and choreography classes to create a project
that is complete for presentation. As part of the choreographic training,
the student will have the option to collaborate with students from other
artistic disciplines, sometimes using digital tools to blend dance with
video and sound, design their own lighting and prepare a piece for
public performance.
DAN 20A BEGINNING MODERN DANCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 20, PE 40, HPE 36AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Fundamental movement, techniques, terminology, basic rhythm, and
simple choreography of modern dance.
DAN 20B INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE - 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 21, PE 43, HPE 47AD, HPE 36CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 20A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Movement, techniques, terminology, basic rhythm, and choreography
of modern dance at an intermediate level.
DAN 20C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE - 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 20B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A class for modern dance students interested in more technical and
sophisticated performing and choreography.
DAN 20D ADVANCED MODERN DANCE - 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 20C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A class for modern dance students interested in advanced
choreography and performance experience.
DAN 30A BEGINNING BALLET – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 30, PE 41, HPE 37AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is an introduction to the art form of classical concert dance
and includes beginning classical technique, emphasis on body
placement; introduction to classical ballet terminology used worldwide,
recognition of the musical rhythms that accompany specific historic
steps, beginning choreography of most used ballet step combinations
and patterns.
DAN 30B INTERMEDIATE BALLET – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 31, PE 44, HPE 45AD, HPE 37CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 30A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This is an intermediate level course of classical concert dance and
includes intermediate level techniques, recognition of differences in
classroom labels between different schools of ballet, developing ability
in coordination of steps, musical rhythms and recognition of ballet
steps, combinations and patterns.
DAN 30C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BALLET – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 31, PE 44, HPE 45AD, HPE 37CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 30B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This is a class for ballet students interested in developing a more
technical and sophisticated aspect of classical dance. Students will be
instructed in the process of the classical exercises and be able to
identify their purpose. Students will gain knowledge of the different
schools of thought and the terminology of classical dance. There are
performance and choreographic requirements and opportunities.
DAN 30D ADVANCED BALLET, POINTE AND PARTNERING –
1 Unit (formerl y DAN 32)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 30C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This is an advanced level of ballet for the student who is ready to
approach the art of classical technique that involves dancing on pointe
and the fundamentals of partnering another dancer. Students will be
taught original variations from past masters as well as contemporary
work of choreographers working today. Performance opportunities are
available each semester.
DAN 40A BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 40, PE 42 and HPE 72AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Fundamental movement, techniques, terminology, basic rhythm, and
simple choreography of jazz dance.
DAN 40B INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 41, PE 45, HPE 72CD, HPE 46AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 40A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Movement, techniques, terminology, rhythm, and choreography of jazz
dance at an intermediate level.
DAN 40C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 40B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A class for jazz dance students interested in a more technical and
sophisticated performing and choreography.
DAN 40D ADVANCED JAZZ DANCE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 40C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A class for jazz dance students interested in advanced technical and
sophisticated performing and choreography.
DAN 50A BEGINNING TAP DANCE – 1 Unit (formerl y PE 50, 46)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This class will introduce beginning sounds of tap. It will build
technique, both physical and mental of this classic art form.
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DENTAL (DNTL)
DNTL 10 ORAL BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 54 lecture/18 lab total
The study of embryology and histology of oral structural formation,
clinical recognition of normal oral structures, the physiological and
structural functions of teeth and supporting tissues, and oral anatomy
relative to proper dental hygiene procedures.
DNTL 11 ORAL RADIOLOGY - 3 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course focuses on radiation physics, biology, protection, quality,
dental techniques, film processing and mounting, interpretation of
errors, recognition of anatomical landmarks, and evidence of
pathologies. Students practice skills on radiographic models and
student patients in a clinical setting; all skills are taught to clinical
competence. This course builds on basic and dental sciences and
prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
DNTL 12 HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY - 2 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course studies the anatomical structures of the head and neck
regions and relates these structures to the clinical practice of Dental
Hygiene.
DNTL 13 DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION/SEMINAR – 2 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Principles and practices of prevention and control of dental disease
with emphasis on nutrition, and plaque control, motivation and
chairside patient education.
DNTL 14 INTRODUCTION TO CLINIC – 4 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
Introduction to all clinical procedures and skills needed for Dental
Hygiene.
DNTL 20 LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND NITROUS OXIDE – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, and DNTL 14 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Covers the pharmacology and physiology of local anesthetic agents and
effective technique in delivery of these agents to the oral cavity.
Focuses on the anatomy of the nerves, physiology of nerve conduction,
and how anesthesia works. Discusses the prevention and management
of associated emergencies. Skills are practiced in a clinical setting on
student patients: all skills are taught to clinical competence.
DNTL 21 GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
Pathological processes of inflammation, immunology defense,
degeneration, neoplasm, developmental disorders, healing and repair.
Recognition of abnormalities in the human body with a special
emphasis on normal and abnormal conditions in the oral cavity.
DNTL 23 PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND GERIATRICS – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course teaches characteristics of individual patients, motivation,
and management of same and interpersonal communication.
Treatment of the compromised patient and myofunctional therapy is
presented.
DNTL 24 CLINICAL PRACTICE I – 4 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/162 lab total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
Provides beginning clinical experience in the treatment of adult and
child patients. Various clinical procedures utilizing scaling and
polishing techniques, oral inspection, cancer screening, dental and
periodontal charting, principles of ultrasonic scaling, plaque control
instruction and fluoride application will be taught.
DNTL 25 CLINIC I SEMINAR – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Provides expanded learning opportunities related to clinical dental
hygiene care through lecture, demonstrations and guest speakers.
DNTL 26 NUTRITION IN DENTISTRY – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Provides the basic principles of nutrition and their relationship to dental
health. To teach students to perform dietary surveys on clinic patients
and to plan nutritional dietary programs.
DNTL 27 SUMMER CLINIC 27 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: Completion of DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 14, DNTL 20,
DNTL 23, DNTL 24
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course will provide students with the opportunity to become more
proficient in the clinical skills learned and practiced during previous
clinical courses including instrumentation techniques, patient
assessment, and administration of local anesthesia.
DNTL 30 PERIODONTOLOGY I – 3 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course in Periodontology teaches the scientific study of the
structures and function of the periodontium in both health and disease,
the etiology and principles of periodontal diseases, examination
procedures, treatment and preventative measures.
DNTL 31 PHARMACOLOGY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Focuses on pharmacology as it affects the clinical practice of dentistry.
Emphasizes drugs commonly used in dentistry, for treatment of
common systemic and oral diseases, and for emergency treatment:
effects, administration, and toxicology. Builds on basic and dental
sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
DNTL 32 DENTAL MATERIALS – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/18 lab total
Presents the history, composition, chemical and physical properties
and use of materials commonly utilized in the dental laboratory and
dental operatory. Builds on dental sciences. Provides laboratory
experience in performing common dental laboratory procedures and
prepares for the clinical practice of extended functions. All skills are
taught to competence.
DNTL 33 ADVANCED CLINICAL TOPICS – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
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This course is designed to present advanced topics and current
technology used in the dental and dental hygiene field such as soft tissue
curettage, root morphology and periodontal instrumentation, oral brush
biopsy, non-surgical periodontal dressings, care for dental implants, oral
maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics.
DNTL 34 CLINICAL PRACTICE II – 4 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 216 lab total
Advanced skills of dental hygiene practice, including assessment and
treatment are practiced on patients in a clinical setting, with emphasis
on planning and comprehensive treatment; all skills are taught to
clinical competence. Expands on the procedures and techniques
introduced in previous preclinical and clinical courses. Builds on basic
and dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
DNTL 35 CLINICAL II SEMINAR – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Provides an expanded learning experience through discussion of
dental hygiene care for the culturally diverse, tobacco cessation
counseling, and seminar study of clinical cases. Builds on basic and
dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
DNTL 40 PERIODONTOLOGY II – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34 and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
A course to enhance assessment skill applicable in the treatment of
patients with advanced periodontal disease. To teach the dental
hygienist ethical and clinical responsibility in periodontal disorders and
to teach the relationship of the specialty practice of periodontics within
the broad scope of dentistry and the legal ramifications thereof.
DNTL 41 PRACTICE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34, and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Office practice management; ethical and legal aspects of dentistry and
dental hygiene, and business matters relating to dental hygiene
practice.
DNTL 42 CLINIC III SEMINAR – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34, and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Provides an expanded clinical experience exposure through
independent study or additional clinical experience.
DNTL 43 CLINICAL PRACTICE III – 4 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34 and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 216 lab total
Provides students with the opportunity to become more proficient in the
clinical skills learned and practiced in previous clinical courses and to
prepare them for success on their state and national board
examinations.
DNTL 44 COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH – 3 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34 and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Introduces students to the principles and practices of dental public
health. The emphasis is placed on the role of the dental hygienist as
an innovator of, and an educator in community health programs.
Public health issues will be introduced and completely discussed.
DNTL 45 ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34 and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
The study of the fundamental factors necessary to be employed and
practice within the ethical and legal framework of the State Dental
Practice Act and the Code of Ethics of the American Dental Association.
DNTL 54 SUMMER CLINIC 54 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: DNTL 14, DNTL 20, DNTL 24, DNTL 30, DNTL 34, DNTL
43 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course will provide students with the opportunity to become more
proficient in the clinical skills learned and practiced during previous
clinical courses and to prepare for success on their state clinical
licensing examinations. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis
only.
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY (DIES)
NOTE: STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN HAND TOOLS
FOR TECHNICAL CLASSES IN THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY AND
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MAJORS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE
REQUIRED COURSE OBJECTIVES.
DIES 48 HYDRAULICS – 3.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture/27 lab total
A study of the theory, application, and component parts of hydraulic
systems. This course will emphasize fundamentals in dismantling,
inspection, and troubleshooting hydraulic components and complete
systems. Closed-loop application, inspection and trouble-shooting will
be studied. This course is required for all Diesel Technology, Welding
Technology and Equipment Operations and Maintenance majors.
DIES 49 ADVANCED HYDRAULICS (formerl y AGRI 49) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: DIES 48 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course will emphasize the application of cylinders and motor used
to control fluid power systems. Hydraulic-pneumatic circuitry,
maintenance, repair, and closed loop drives will be covered.
Recommended for Equipment Operations and Maintenance,
production, agriculture, and diesel majors.
DIES 94 DIESEL TECHNOLOGY WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
DIES 160 DIESEL ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL – 4 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course will cover electronic diesel engine control systems as
related to testing, calibrating and diagnostic procedures. The use of
industry software generated computer programs will be utilized.
DIES 161 DIESEL TECHNOLOGY FIELD TRAINING – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DIES 162 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be 18 years of age, provide
his/her own transportation, DMV readout, and must be prepared to
take a physical including drug test at the repair facility’s request.
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Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the
diesel technology field. Classroom instruction will include work-site
expectations, interview techniques, and assessment of work
performance. The student will be placed with local industry at various
diesel repair facilities to expose them to actual industry standards.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
DIES 162 HEAVY DUTY POWER TRAIN – 4 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course covers shop practices in service, repair, adjustment and
preventive maintenance of heavy duty drive trains.
DIES 164 DIESEL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – 4 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
Diesel fuel systems, composition of fuels, combustion chamber design,
manifolds, fuel and air filters, fuel transfer pumps, fuel-injection pumps
and injectors are taught in this class. Mechanical and electronic fuel
controls will be analyzed. You will learn testing, calibrating and
diagnostic procedures, using modern test equipment. Performance
analysis of diesel engines as related to the California Air Resources
Board Heavy Duty Vehicle Smoke and Tampering Inspection Program
as mandated by Senate Bill 1997 of 1988 will be covered.
DIES 166 DIESEL ENGINES – 6 Units
Prerequisite: DIES 164 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/162 lab total
This course is an in-depth study of various diesel engines, theory of
design, operation and application. This lab will provide training in the
disassembly and inspection of diesel engines, practical assembly
procedures and technical analysis of engine services.
DIES 170 HEAVY DUTY BRAKING SYSTEMS – 4 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course will cover the basic design and repair of foundation brakes
and air systems pertaining to heavy duty vehicles.
DIETARY SERVICES SUPERVISOR (DSS)
DSS 10 FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will cover effective management skills in food production,
food purchasing policies and procedures, and the role of the Dietary
Service Supervisor. Basic institutional cooking skills will be presented
including using weights and measures, choosing ingredients and food
preparation methods. Students will be involved in menu planning and
costing, recipe standardization and recipe costing. Instruction on the
selection, safety and usage of institutional equipment will be provided.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
DSS 63 DIETARY SERVICE SUPERVISOR OPERATIONS AND
MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course includes methods of supervision and leadership which are
applicable to the food service industry. Methods and techniques of
recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of personnel are
covered. Record maintenance, enforcement of safety and sanitary
standards; supervision of food service employees are stressed. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
DSS 94 DSS CERTIFICATE WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Prerequisite: DSS 63 and CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DSS 10 and FSS 27 or previous completion of DSS 10
and FSS 27 with a grade of C or higher.
Limitation on Enrollment:
1. All students participating in DSS 94 must pass a drug screening
and background check prior to enrollment in the course. Students are
financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
2. Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in
seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not
receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to
participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
Students must complete 150 hours of verified, supervised field
experience in a healthcare setting as required by the CA Department
of Public Health (CADPH) for the DSS Certificate, and must follow the
current requirements and regulations of the CADPH. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of required competencies
through actual on-the-job performance with a preceptor. Students must
complete a minimum of 150 hours, but may complete up to a maximum
of 16 units in this WSL course in order to meet the required
competencies.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE)
ECE 1 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course involves a study of development and behavior throughout
the human life span. Classic and up-to-date research on the physical,
cognitive, and psychosocial domains will be presented. Theories will
be integrated with practical application concepts throughout the
course, underscoring the importance of life-long learning and
adaptation. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 2 CHILD, FAMILY, COMMUNITY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Child, Family, Community introduces the student to the interacting
influences of family life and community experiences, with consideration
of historical and socio-cultural factors, that affect the developing child.
The course focuses on the primary social relationships and social
settings within the context of dissimilar family patterns. The study
encourages understanding and practical utilization of community
systems and resources that promote quality outcomes for both
preschool and school age children, families, schools, and communities.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 3 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 7 with a grade of C or higher
Note: This course meets the Title 22 requirements for Teacher/Director
qualifications.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course identifies and assesses the principles and practices of
managing early childhood programs. Course content will focus on
overall administrative procedures for various programs providing care
and learning for children ages zero to eight. The topics include:
regulatory agencies, licensing and compliance with local and state
requirements, funding and budgeting, staff selection and scheduling,
and enrollment and operational policies and reports. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 6 EXPLORING FAMILY CHILDCARE –
1 Unit (formerl y ECE 153)
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course provides an introduction to family childcare. Topics
presented include an overview of regulations, family childcare
management, importance of culturally diverse and age appropriate
activities, and safe and healthful setting in a family childcare. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 7 EARLY CHILDHOOD OBSERVATION & ASSESSMENT –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 1 or ECE 9 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Observation hours for this course will be obtained through the
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course lab hours at the Shasta College Early Childhood Education
Center or a designated Early Childhood Mentor Site.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total* (The lab portion of this course
may be offered in a distance education format to accommodate lab
hours completed at a designated Early Childhood Mentor Site. Lecture
hours will be regularly scheduled hours.)
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
This course provides the student with opportunities for further study of
development and behavior of young children by developing skills in
observation and assessment. Recording strategies, rating scales,
portfolios and multiple assessment tools are explored.
ECE 8 TEACHING PRACTICUM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN –
5 Units (formerl y ECE 8A)
Prerequisite: ECE 7, ECE 17, and ECE 20 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Supervised field site experience for the California Child
Development Permit will be obtained through the course lab hours at
the Shasta College Early Childhood Education Center or a designated
Early Childhood Mentor Site.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/108 lab total* (when offered in the Distance
Education format, lecture hours will total 270)
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
This course focuses on identifying, developing and refining skills and
behaviors of developmentally appropriate practice that are essential for
effective teaching of young children. The course is intended for
students who are concurrently working or volunteering in center-based
programs for young children (infant, toddler, preschool or after school
care) where, under guided supervision of early childhood education
professionals, they have the opportunity to work directly with the
children to test the methods and refine the teaching skills explored in
the course. Students will have the opportunity to practice and
demonstrate skills that focus on child centered, play based approaches
to teaching by designing, implementing, and evaluating
developmentally appropriate activities as well as gaining practical
knowledge of learning and assessment. Knowledge of curriculum
design will be emphasized as students plan, prepare, present and
evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning
for young children with a focus on child-centered, play based
approaches, knowledge of the curriculum areas, and experience
connecting theory to practice. The lecture component of this course
may be offered in distance education format.
ECE 9 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an in-depth examination of the major physical,
psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for
children, both typical and atypical, from conception through
adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between
maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying
developmental theory and investigative research methodologies,
students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and
analyze characteristics of development at various stages. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 10 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the developmental learning process of children
ages three to eight. Attention will be given to the application of current
studies providing insight into the maturational stages as they relate to
the acquisition of knowledge. Topics will include: individuality,
readiness, transitions, competence, and developmentally appropriate
strategies during the preschool and primary school years. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 12 INFANT TODDLER LEARNING – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on developmental research and current practices
in care and learning during infancy and toddlerhood. Emphasis will be
on understanding developmental stages, planning optimal
environments and clarifying the care giving role of teachers and child
care workers for children during the first two years of life. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 14 SCHOOL AGE AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT –
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course focusing on growth, development and behavior of school age
children and adolescents. Current research and theoretical concepts
will be discussed and analyzed for practical implications and
applications to assist those living with and/or working with school age
children and adolescents. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ECE 15 CHILD HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Provides an opportunity for early childhood educators and caregivers
to focus on health, safety and nutrition in children’s programs.
Fundamentals of a safe and healthful environment, including
knowledge of state and local laws and regulations will be introduced.
Key factors that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for
both children and staff, and effective strategies for working
collaboratively with families will be identified. Community health,
safety and nutrition resources and their application to the children’s
curriculum will be highlighted. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ECE 16 FUNDAMENTALS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING
AND SUPERVISION – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 7 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: ECE 3 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
Designed to satisfy the Child Development Permit Master Teacher level
and above requirement. Course content focuses on the methods and
principles of supervising the adult learner in the early childhood
program. Emphasis is on the role of the classroom teacher who
functions as a mentor to new teachers and other adult participants while
simultaneously meeting objectives for children, parents, and staff.
Expanded modeling, guidance, and evaluation approaches will be
examined. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 17 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG
CHILDREN – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of
developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs,
environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive
adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical,
social, creative and intellectual development for all children. This
course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood
programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting
advocacy, ethics, and professional identity. Emphasis will be placed
upon increasing the student’s skills in critically analyzing educational
settings for young children. Special attention will be given to room
arrangement, selection and storage of materials. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ECE 20 INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to
providing developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for
young children from birth to age 8. Students will examine a teacher's
role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all
young children using observation and assessment strategies. An
overview of content areas will include but not be limited to: language
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and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and
creativity, math and science. Students will acquire an understanding of
the philosophies and strategies for developing and documenting
integrated curricula for early childhood programs including ways to
organize and implement daily, monthly, and long-range activity
planning. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 22 E.C. CURRICULUM: INFANT/TODDLER CARE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course focusing on the planning, preparation, and presentation of
developmentally appropriate curriculum activities, materials, and
learning environments for use with infants and toddlers to support
physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language development.
Emphasis will be placed upon increasing the student’s skills in critically
analyzing education settings and materials for infants and toddlers.
Special attention will be given to both indoor and outdoor environments
and curriculum. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ECE 24 E.C. CURRICULUM: SCHOOL AGE CARE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will examine the planning and presentation of curriculum
experiences for school age children in an extended care setting.
Opportunities to develop skills in enhancing the school age child’s day
with developmental experiences and positive social interaction will be
provided. Focus will be placed on individualized and group activities to
encourage the development of self-esteem, motivation for learning,
and recreational skills. Special attention will be given to both indoor
and outdoor environments and curriculum. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
ECE 26 THE CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 1or ECE 9 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will focus on early childhood education and children with
special needs. Developmental, educational, and family issues related
to children and youth with disabilities and giftedness will be presented.
The course also provides an overview of special education as a
professional discipline, including its history, laws, challenges, current
trends, and issues. This course will explore different types of special
needs identified in children including children who are: gifted,
developmentally delayed, learning disabled, as well as children with:
emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders, sensory
disorders, neurological disorders, and health impairments. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 27 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS &
EARLY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on learning to work with children birth to eight
years of age with disabilities and other special needs and their families
in inclusive early childhood educational settings. It will include an
exploration of the following: characteristics of young children with
disabilities and other special needs; impact on the family; types of
educational and other programs/services that are available;
modification of the educational environment; approaches to
assessment and curriculum; integration and future trends. Upon
completion, students should be able to recognize atypical
development, make appropriate referrals, and work collaboratively to
plan, implement, and evaluate inclusion and intervention strategies.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 28 TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Examination of the development of social identities in diverse societies
including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and
privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs,
classrooms, and teaching. Various early education classroom
strategies will be explored emphasizing culturally and linguistically
appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming
competent members of a diverse society. Course includes self-
examination and reflection on issues related to social identity,
stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media, and
schooling. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 51 EARLY CHILDHOOD STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT –
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course offers an expanded study of operational resources to
manage an early care and learning program for young children. The
managerial process in an early childhood education setting will be
reviewed with special attention given to staff interrelationships as well
as communication skills with parents and volunteers. The selection
process for staffing a program for young children will be explored with
study of performance evaluation, retention and professional
development. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ECE 52 GUIDANCE IN ADULT-CHILD RELATIONS - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course explores principles and strategies of positive guidance that
are both effective and flexible for adults interacting with young and
school age children. Cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics
and needs of children will be examined. This course would be of
interest to parents, educators, caregivers, and any adult involved with
or interested in children. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ECE 60 ADVANCED CURRICULUM - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 20 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will explore multiple areas of development for young
children. Students will analyze the factors that affect and facilitate
physical growth and development of young children. Students will learn
strategies for supporting affective development with specific guidance
directed to young children's social, emotional, and creative needs. This
course will enable students to enhance young children's cognitive skills
in language development and critical thinking skills. An integrated
curriculum will be created with focus on health and nutrition, music and
rhythm, perceptual and motor development, art expression, self-
understanding, socialization, communication, literacy, mathematics,
and science inquiry. Students will acquire strategies for identifying
curriculum goals and procedures that strengthen young children's
skills.
ECE 94 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC. WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
ECE 140 ESSENTIALS OF 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS –
1 Unit
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course offers an expanded study of the key elements necessary
for children/youth to develop positive and healthy behaviors and habits.
The research behind 40 Developmental Assets will be explored and
action-based methods of using this research will be reviewed. Current
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strength-based approaches to building assets in children/youth will be
analyzed. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 147 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN ECE PROGRAMS –
1 Unit
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces the student to mental health issues in young
children, their families, and their caregivers. It includes an overview of
early childhood mental health from prenatal development to eight years
of age, and the effects of environment and biology on mental health.
Students will become aware of potential mental health concerns in early
childhood, and how we can help children, parents, and caregivers in our
programs. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 155 THE YOUNG CHILD: INTRODUCTION TO THE
MONTESSORI METHOD – 1 Unit (formerl y ECE 152F)
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course will introduce the student to the teaching and theory of Dr.
Maria Montessori. This method of preparing a preschool environment,
which promotes independence in the young child, will be presented
through lectures and demonstrations.
EARTH SCIENCE (ESCI)
(formerly Geology and Physical Science)
ESCI 1 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (formerl y GEOL 1, 1A) – 4 Units
Note: Required field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (When offered in a Distanced
Education format, hours will total 216)
An introduction to the physical processes that drive Earth as a dynamic
planet. Both internal and external processes are considered as well as
their inter-relationships. Discussion in the course will include Earth’s
internal structure, plate tectonics, minerals and rocks and their origins,
surface processes, geologic structures such as faulting and folding,
metamorphism, sedimentation, soil formation, geologic time including
radiometric methods, geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
volcanism, mass wasting, flooding, and the vital nature of Earth
materials to society. Laboratory activities will focus on the application
of classroom concepts and will include mineral and rock identification,
geologic structures, topographic and geologic map use, use of remote
imagery, recognition of landforms, geologic time, seismology, and
volcanism. Lecture and laboratory will consider geologically produced
and influenced natural resources, their exploitation, and concepts
centered about sustainable uses. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 2 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY – 4 Units
(formerl y GEOL 2, 1B)
Advisory: ESCI 5, or ESCI 6, or ESCI 7, or ESCI 8, or ESCI 9, or ESCI
10, or ESCI 12, or ESCI 15, or ESCI 17 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Required day and overnight field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
The study of Earth history as revealed in the rock record and the
placement of varied geologic events through time. Discussion in this
course will include the genesis of minerals and three rock types,
principles of stratigraphy, geologic structures, organic evolution,
relative and absolute geologic time, paleogeography, and mountain
building episodes of North America with emphasis on the west coast.
Plate tectonics and crustal evolution will provide a framework for the
preceding. Laboratory exercises will include the description and
classification of minerals and rocks; recognition of ancient metamorphic,
igneous and sedimentary environments; recognition, occurrence, and
geologic use of fossil organisms; application of stratigraphic principles;
recognition of geologic structures; and the development and use of
different types of geologic maps and cross sections.
ESCI 3 MINERALOGY AND CRYSTAL OPTICS – 5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 3)
Prerequisite: ESCI 1 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 1A or previous completion of CHEM 1A with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/108 lab total
An exploration into the chemistry, classification, optics and crystalline
structure of minerals. Topics covered in the course will include the
chemistry, bonding, and crystalline structure of minerals, recognition of
crystal types, physical properties of minerals, mineral classification as
well as their origins, occurrence, and use, and an introduction to the
theory of optical identification of minerals. Laboratory activities will
include crystallography, physical properties testing, mineral
classification, and optical techniques to identify mineral crystals with an
introduction to uniaxial and biaxial minerals.
ESCI 4 ROCK ORIGINS AND RELATIONSHIPS – 4 Units
(formerl y GEOL 4)
Prerequisite: ESCI 2 and ESCI 3 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Required day field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
A survey of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks presented
in the context of recognizing processes responsible for rock origins.
Rock classification based both on mega- and microscopic textures and
mineralogy is fundamental to interpretation and provides the main
discussion of topic for the course and laboratory. Specialized topics
include magmatic differentiation and emplacement, sedimentary rock
provenance and depositional environments, and metamorphic rocks as
pressure and temperature indicators. Rock assemblages will be
considered with the purpose of interpreting their origins at larger
scales. Field trips to various localities will observe rock assemblages
that demonstrate different origins.
ESCI 6 ANCIENT LIFE – 4 Units (formerl y GEOL 6)
Note: Required day field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (When offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course)
A survey of past life is presented through geologic and biologic
investigation. This course is interdisciplinary in nature and provides
geologic background and evidence for the origination and evolution of
life. Associated methodologies and concepts presented include
geologic time and its measure, chemical and organic evolution,
controls on evolution, cladistic analysis, ancient ecological
reconstruction, mass extinction and adaptive radiation, fossilization,
and ancient geographic distributions of flora and fauna. Anatomical
innovations that define major classes of organisms are traced through
ancestor-descendant relationships. Laboratory exercises include
processes of fossilization, fossil recognition, cladistic analysis,
genetics, stratigraphy, reconstruction of ancient biologic communities,
ancient geographic reconstruction through fossil information, functional
morphology, mass extinction and adaptive radiation in the fossil record.
The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ESCI 7 INTRODUCTION TO THE GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA –
4 Units (formerl y GEOL 7, 25)
Note: Required field trips (day trips and overnight trips)
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (When offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course)
As the newest material added to North America, California geology
records ancient and continued mountain building which has shaped the
state into landforms and geologic features. Each geomorphic province
in California records unique rock packages indicative of ancient and
modern processes. Discussions in the course will include geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, volcanism, and mass wasting, plate
tectonics, economic resources, state and national parks, ground and
surface water, soils, glaciation, coastal processes, desert land-forms,
and the geologic history of the state. Laboratory exercises will include
mineral and rock identification and classification, topographic and
geologic maps; landforms; stratigraphy; aerial photo interpretation; and
mineral, rock and data collection on field trips. The lecture portion of
this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 8 PLANETARY GEOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT, HISTORY
AND PLANETARY PROCESSES – 3 Units
(formerl y GEOL 8, 22)
Note: Required field trips and/or evening observations when possible
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Class Hours: 54 lecture total (When offered in a Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to the physical processes that shape planetary
surfaces and guide their development through time. The course will
explore the origins of the solar system and use Earth as a planetary
”model” to perform systematic and comparative investigations of the
planets and other bodies in the solar system. Recent information
gathered by Earth-based and orbiting observation platforms and un-
manned planetary probes will be used to investigate planetary
processes, develop planetary histories and differentiate the varied
pathways and processes that have influenced each planet’s evolution.
The course will also consider the Sun and its influence on the planets
and other bodies in the solar system, as well as asteroids, comets,
meteors and impacts on planetary surfaces. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 9 EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANOES, AND OTHER
GEOLOGIC HAZARDS – 3 Units (formerl y GEOL 9, 20)
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (When offered in a Distance Education
format, hours will total 162. A scheduled field trip will still be required
for the online course.)
This introductory course considers geologic hazards and their impact
on society in part through the utilization of case histories, many of
which are from California. The course will focus on earthquakes and
volcanism specifically considering the dynamics of these two
phenomena. Other topics to be discussed include tsunami origination
and development, types of mass wasting and their controlling factors
and influences, and flooding. A portion of the course will also describe
geologic hazards that are human influenced or caused, such as soil
erosion, acid rain, ground-water contamination and ground
subsidence. Engineering mitigation, hazard preparedness and
remediation strategies complete the course. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 10 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY – 4 Units
(formerl y GEOL 10/40)
Note: Required field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
Geologically related impacts on the environment, both natural and
human-influenced, provide the subject content for this course.
Emphasis is placed on human and environmental interactions with
discussions regarding natural resources and their exploitation, pollution
and waste disposal, climate change, land use and engineering, and
energy resources. Earth processes which result in environmental
catastrophes, environmental change, and an impact on society are
also considered including topics such as earthquakes, volcanism,
flooding, mass wasting, coastal processes, and climate trends.
Laboratory activities will focus on Earth materials, water resources and
contamination, hazardous waste storage, mining and resource
exploitation, and pollution.
ESCI 11 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY – 3 Units (formerl y GEOL 11)
Prerequisite: ESCI 1 and ESCI 3 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Required field trips.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to economic deposits, their origins and associations,
and recovery. This course will review the basic geological concepts in
the context of economic deposits and then apply those concepts to
exploration, evaluation, and recovery. Industrial and precious metals
as well as fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal) will provide the main focus of
the course. Exploration techniques in geophysics, remote imagery, and
computer-aided analysis will also be considered. Laboratory exercises
will evaluate material for its economic potential using the identification
of mineral and rock associates, geologic maps and remote images,
and geophysical techniques and data collection. Additionally, the
volume, value, and recovery costs of an ore deposit will be reviewed.
ESCI 12 GENERAL EARTH SCIENCE – 4 Units
(formerl y PHSC 2/PHSC 2 and PHSC 3)
Note: Required field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course.)
A survey course designed for non-science majors which spans the
Earth-related sciences, including geology, oceanography, meteorology,
and astronomy. In general, the course focuses on physical processes
and materials as related to each discipline. Topics include the geologic
evolution of the Earth, economic resources derived from the Earth,
Earth materials, evolution and character of the oceans, ocean-
atmosphere interactions, atmospheric processes including weather and
climate, the solar system and Earth as part of the universe. Using an
Earth systems approach, lecture and laboratory will consider concepts
centered about the sustainable use of natural resources. The
laboratory portion of this course provides hands-on activities that
support and demonstrate lecture concepts. The lecture portion of this
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 14 METEOROLOGY – 4 Units (formerl y PHSC 4)
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 216)
Dynamic aspects of the atmosphere responsible for climate and
weather represent the main focus of this course. Topics include
atmospheric composition, solar radiation, global heat transfer,
atmospheric moisture, pressure and atmospheric circulation, air
masses, weather patterns and forecasting, storms including hurricanes
and tornadoes, air pollution and ozone, and global climate changes.
Applicable fundamental science concepts such as state changes, heat
transfer mechanisms, and the physical and chemical aspects of the
media involved in weather are also introduced. Laboratory exercises
will include analyses of incoming solar radiation, heat transfer in the
atmosphere, humidity measurements, atmospheric motion, weather
maps, storm characteristics, and climate controls and climate change.
Lecture and laboratory will consider influences on the atmosphere that
disrupt sustainable, stable climate conditions. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 15 OCEANOGRAPHY – 4 Units (formerl y PHSC 5)
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course.)
Global ocean dynamics are part of an intricate system that influences
world climate and both terrestrial and oceanic life. Basic principles and
concepts are presented including ocean origins, ocean basin
formation, seawater composition and characteristics, oceanic
circulation, and the marine habitat providing a holistic view to the study
of the oceans. Coastal processes such as waves and tides, erosion
and deposition, and landforms are also considered. Laboratory
activities will survey marine geology including plate tectonic and ocean
basin topography, chemical oceanography, physical oceanography
such as circulation, waves and tides, and biological oceanography
including marine organisms, marine ecosystems and nutrient flow.
Lecture and laboratory will consider marine produced and influenced
natural resources, their exploitation, and concepts centered about
sustainable uses. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 16 COASTAL MARINE SCIENCES – 2 Units
(formerl y PHSC 6)
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to the coastal oceanography of northern California and
coastal habitat evaluation. The course will include a three-day field trip
along the northern California coast. In general, the course will focus
on oceanographic concepts associated with estuaries, tidal flats, sandy
shores, rocky shores, lagoons, and the shallow continental shelf.
Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in oceanography
including chemical, physical, geologic, and biologic realms, as related
to the coastal zone and with an emphasis on the inter-related nature of
these topics. Laboratory activities on campus will include charting and
navigation, data synthesis and analysis while the coast field trip itself
will represent the bulk of the lab experience. Field trip exercises will be
conducted at various stops including oceanographic sampling and data
collection. Lecture and laboratory will consider marine produced and
influenced natural resources, their exploitation, and concepts centered
about sustainable uses, especially as applied to field activities. This
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course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 17 EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE – 3 Units (formerl y PHSC 7)
Note: Required day field trips
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in a Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Earth is a dynamic planet, changing in response to natural process
within the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere.
Modern science is now viewing the Earth system in its entirety, the sum
of its parts, in an effort to understand how processes in one sphere
impact those in another. This course stresses the inter-relationships of
these systems and reviews natural cycles and positive and negative
feedback pathways that operate over various time scales to affect
global environmental change. The impact of civilization on the Earth
system is also analyzed as the course considers pollution, over
population, global warming, deforestation, desertification, resource
depletion, and biologic extinctions along with solutions developed within
sustainable concepts and practices. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 18 GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE: PAST, PRESENT AND
FUTURE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Atmospheric processes, on a global and local scale, are considered as
they determine weather and climate through time. Natural influences
on the atmosphere include the global ocean, the sun, and volcanisms
on planet Earth, each directing atmospheric responses in a different
manner. Past climate conditions on Earth, and the science used to
determine those conditions through rock, sediment and ice cores, will
be explored. Human influences on the atmosphere will be considered
as well as a review of the observations that have led to scientific
consensus on global climate change. Current trends in climate change
will be extrapolated into the future as directed by climate modeling and
their consequences considered. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 23 INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY IN THE FIELD – 2 Units
(formerl y GEOL 13, 13AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESCI 1, or ESCI 5, or ESCI 6, or ESCI 7, or ESCI 10, or
ESCI 12 with a grade of C or higher and ESCI 2 with a grade of C or
higher
Note: Includes required day field trips.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
An introduction to methods used to collect and interpret geologic data.
Lecture sessions will provide theory and background for field
excursions as well as compilation periods to devise interpretations,
assemble geologic summary reports, graphics, and maps. Emphasis
will be placed on field equipment and its use, outcrop examination and
interpretation, rock and mineral identification, utilization of topographic
maps, utilization and construction of geologic maps and cross sections,
construction of stratigraphic columns, utilization of aerial and satellite
imagery, recognition and interpretation of geologic structures, and
recognition and interpretation of primary and secondary features in
outcrops and different rock types. Two or more field sites will provide
the focus of the course.
ESCI 32 GEOLOGY OF THE NORTHERN SIERRAS – 1.5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 32)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geologic processes that have shaped the
northern Sierras into a geologically diverse setting. The course will
culminate with a three-day field trip through the northern Sierras.
Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in geology as well as
topics specific to the northern Sierras such as continental growth,
multiple mountain building and landscape development, glaciation and
related geomorphology, and “mother-lode” economic geology. Field
trip exercises will also be conducted at various stops. The lecture
portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 33 GEOLOGY OF THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY – 1.5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 33, 27B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geology of the Sacramento Valley that will
culminate with a two-and-a-half day overnight field trip through this
geomorphic province. Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in
geology needed to understand the geologic history of the Sacramento
Valley as well as outcrops visited during the field trip. Topics to be
discussed include geologic hazards, economic resources, volcanism,
faulting, river processes, and the Pleistocene geology of the valley.
Field trip exercises will also be conducted at various stops. The lecture
portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 34 GEOLOGY OF THE MODOC PLATEAU – 1.5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 34, 61AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geology of the Modoc Plateau which will
culminate with a two-and-a-half-day overnight field trip through this
geomorphic province. Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in
geology needed to understand the geologic history of the Modoc
Plateau as well as outcrops visited during the field trip. Topics to be
discussed include volcanic processes and features, geologic hazards,
geothermal potential, economic resources, faulting, plateau
development, basin and range development, and surface and
subsurface water. Field trip exercises will also be conducted at various
stops. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ESCI 35 GEOLOGY OF LASSEN VOLCANIC PARK – 1.5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 35, 62AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geology of Lassen Volcanic Park that will
culminate with a two-and-a-half day overnight field trip within and
around the park. Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in
geology needed to understand the geologic history of the park as well
as outcrops visited during the field trip.
Topics to be discussed include volcanic processes and features,
volcanic and geothermal hazards, geothermal potential, glaciation and
faulting. Field trip exercises will also be conducted at various stops.
The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ESCI 36 GEOLOGY OF MOUNT SHASTA AND VICINITY –
1.5 Units (formerl y GEOL 36, 64AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geology of Mount Shasta and surrounding areas
which will culminate with a two-and-a-half day overnight field trip to and
around the mountain. Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in
geology needed to understand the geologic history of Mount Shasta as
well as outcrops visited during the field trip. Topics to be discussed
include volcanic processes and features, volcanic hazards,
earthquakes, eruption predictability, geothermal activity, glaciation and
mass wasting events. Field trip exercises will also be conducted at
various stops. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
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distance education format.
ESCI 37 GEOLOGY OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST –
1.5 Units (formerl y GEOL 37)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geologic processes which have shaped and
continue to shape northern California’s coastline. The course will
culminate with a two-and-a-half day overnight field trip along the coast.
Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in geology as well as
topics specific to northern California’s coastline such as geologic
hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, mass wasting events, and
shore erosion, tidal processes, erosion and depositional processes,
active mountain building, and geomorphology. Field trip exercises will
also be conducted at various stops. The lecture portion of this course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 38 GEOLOGY OF POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE –
1.5 Units (formerl y GEOL 38)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geologic processes which have shaped and
continue to shape the Point Reyes National Seashore. The course will
culminate with a three day overnight field trip to the national seashore.
Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in geology as well as
topics specific to Point Reyes such as the San Andreas Fault system,
geologic hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, and mass wasting
events, tidal and estuarine processes, and the area geomorphology.
Field trip exercises will also be conducted at various stops. The
lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ESCI 42 GEOLOGY OF THE REDDING AREA – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 42, 100)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
This introductory, short-term field class that will introduce the student
to geologic features in the Redding area. Included in the lecture
meetings is a basic introduction to geology and the concepts
necessary to appreciate the geologic history recorded in the rocks near
town. Mining aspects will also be introduced. Field trip activities will
explore rock relationships and visit points of interest and significance
around the Redding area over two 8-hour outings. The lecture portion
of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 43 GEOLOGY OF THE SHASTA LAKE AREA – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 43, 102)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
This course is an introductory, short-term field class that will introduce
the student to geologic features in the Shasta Lake area including
those that are associated with Shasta Dam and the Sacramento River.
Included in the lecture meetings is a basic introduction to geology and
discussions related to damming the Sacramento River including
engineering and ecosystem considerations. The
geologic history of record in the area will be demonstrated though rock
features such as fossil content. Field trips activities will explore rock
relationships, river, lake and relationships and other points of
significance during two 8-hour outings. The lecture portion of this
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 44 GEOLOGY OF THE WHISKEYTOWN AREA – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 44)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
The geologic history recorded in the Whiskeytown National Recreation
area will be discussed with an introduction to relevant geologic
concepts, accompanied by on-site explorations to demonstrate those
concepts. Accretion, shear zone dynamics, magma chamber evolution
and emplacement and the economic geology of the area are among
the topics to be explored. The field trip will emphasize theory with field
application as we visit points of interest and significance during two 8-
hour outings. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 45 GEOLOGY OF CASTLE CRAGS AND VICINITY – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 45)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
Castle Crags and the upper Sacramento River will provide the
backdrop for an introduction to the geologic history and processes
which have shaped this area. Lecture meetings will present relevant
geologic concepts while on-site explorations will demonstrate those
concepts. Topics will include glaciation, river dynamics, sea floor
accretion, magma chamber evolution and emplacement and ancient
environments. The field trip will emphasize theory with field application
as we visit points of interest and significance during two 8-hour
outings. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ESCI 46 GEOLOGY OF BURNEY FALLS AND VICINITY – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 46)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
As a part of the southern Cascades and southern Modoc Plateau, the
Burney Falls area presents an excellent backdrop for considering the
evolution of volcanic mountain chains. In addition, water resources are
among the most impressive in the country as springs in the area emit
millions of gallons of water daily. Lecture meetings will focus on
relevant concepts while on-site explorations will allow for the synthesis
of those concepts with on-site observations. Volcanology, surface and
subsurface hydrogeology including erosive forces as displayed by
Burney Falls, and ancient environments such as vast ancient lake
deposits, represent some of the topics explored in this course. The
field trip will emphasize theory with field application as we visit points
of interest and significance during two 8-hour outings. The lecture
portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 98 SPECIAL LAB TOPICS IN EARTH SCIENCE – .5-1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 98)
Note: Required field activities.
Class Hours: 27-54 lecture total
This course will provide students with an introduction to recent
technological advances or multidisciplinary approaches to laboratory
and field techniques in the geosciences. Topics will vary with each
course offering and will be listed in the schedule of classes.
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ECONOMICS (ECON)
ECON 1A PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 3 or higher.
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher (ECON 1A is not a prerequisite for ECON 1B)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is a study of the basic institutions and principles of
microeconomics and so it concentrates on the parts of an economic
system; the markets, the producers, the consumers and the structures
of basic industries along with systems for relative resource use and
income determination. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ECON 1B PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 3 or higher.
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher (ECON 1A is not a prerequisite for ECON 1B)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course studies the basic economic institutions and principles as
they pertain to the entire economic system such as money and
banking, determinants of national income, employment, output and the
roles played by government in using monetary and fiscal policy to
promote the mandates of the Employment Act of 1946. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
EDUCATION (EDUC)
EDUC 1 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING –
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
For prospective teachers, paraprofessionals, tutors, classroom
volunteers/mentors, and others interested in education, this
introductory course focuses on contemporary education practices and
theories. Topics include: educational history, organization, teacher-
child relationships, teaching methods, school resources, staff relations,
curriculum patterns, authority, and discipline in the schools.
EDUC 94 EDUCATION WORKSITE LEARNING –.5-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
EDUCATION – TEACHER EDUCATION (EDTE)
EDTE 51 CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE I – READING – 1 Unit
(formerl y EDTE 55)
Corequisite: EDUC 94
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
EDTE 51 is an introduction to the teaching profession designed for
students wishing to obtain a multiple subject teaching credential.
Classroom instruction is aligned with fieldwork so that prospective
teachers acquire planned structured observations and experiences in
K-8 classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as described in
the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. The class
provides an overview of various important aspects of the teaching
profession, including current issues and legislation in education, state
requirements for teacher certification, elementary school curriculum,
student diversity, factors which affect learning, and effective classroom
procedures and routines. Discussion sessions assist prospective
teachers in making connections between college courses and
instruction in elementary public schools. Emphasis is upon application
in the content areas of reading and language.
EDTE 52 CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE II – READING – 1 Unit
(formerl y EDTE 60)
Corequisite: EDUC 94
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
EDTE 52 is designed to deepen awareness and knowledge regarding
specific important aspects of the teaching profession, including in-
depth examination of curriculum and assessment requirements
specified in recent legislation, specific tests required for teacher
certification, student teaching, specific education and content
standards, lesson planning, and effective instructional strategies to
promote learning. Classroom instruction is aligned with fieldwork so
that prospective teachers acquire planned structured observations and
experiences in K-8 classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as
described in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.
Discussion sessions assist prospective teachers in making connection
between college courses and instruction in elementary schools.
Emphasis is upon application in the content areas of reading and
language.
EDTE 61 MATH I CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y EDTE 65)
Corequisite: EDUC 94
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
EDTE 61 is designed to deepen awareness and knowledge about the
role, function, and responsibilities of the teacher in today’s public
school setting. Prospective teachers learn theories related to child
development, as well as various age-level cognitive, physical,
emotional and social characteristics which impact learning.
Prospective teachers gain knowledge and practice regarding tests
required for teacher certification, including the CSET and RICA.
Classroom instruction is aligned with fieldwork so that prospective
teachers acquire planned structured observations and experiences in
K-8 classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as described in
the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Discussion
sessions assist prospective teachers in making connections between
college courses and instruction in elementary schools. Emphasis is
upon application in the content area of math.
EDTE 62 MATH II CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y EDTE 70)
Corequisite: EDUC 94
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
EDTE 62 is designed to deepen awareness and knowledge about each
of the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession, including
topics addressed within the standards and ways in which the standards
drive and support effective instructional practices. The class promotes
understanding about math content standards and developmentally
appropriate strategies to teach math at various grade levels.
Prospective teachers learn about effective instructional practices for
diverse student populations, including English language learners,
students with various types of disabilities, and students with specials
needs associated with economics and culture. Classroom instruction
is aligned with fieldwork so that prospective teachers acquire planned
structured observations and experiences in K-8 classrooms that
demonstrate exemplary practice as described in the California
Standards for the Teaching Profession. Discussion sessions assist
prospective teachers in making connections between college courses
and instruction in elementary schools. Emphasis is upon application in
the content area of math.
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EDTE 71 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING – LIFE SCIENCE –
.5 Unit
Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 71 is focused on current teaching methods for life science. It is
designed to give students the opportunity to work with elementary and
middle school students in a science teaching/learning environment in
the hands-on Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The
hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for
undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All lessons are based
on the California content standards in science. Students cover
instructional strategies as well as content as part of the two-hour
teaching and one-hour follow-up laboratory experience.
EDTE 72 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING – PHYSICAL
SCIENCE – .5 Unit
Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 72 is focused on current teaching methods in physical science.
It is designed to give students the opportunity to work with elementary
and middle school students in a science teaching/learning environment
in the hands-on Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The
hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for
undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All lessons are based
on the California content standards in science. Students cover
instructional strategies as well as content as part of the two-hour
teaching and one-hour follow-up laboratory experience.
EDTE 73 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING – EARTH
SCIENCE – .5 Unit
Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 73 is focused on current teaching methods for earth science. It
is designed to give students the opportunity to work with elementary
and middle school students in a science teaching/learning environment
in the hands-on Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The
hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for
undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All lessons are based
on the California content standards in science. Students cover
instructional strategies as well as content as part of the two-hour
teaching and one-hour follow-up laboratory experience.
ENGINEERING (ENGR)
ENGR 1A MEASUREMENTS AND PLANE SURVEYING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 10 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Surveying fundamentals including the use and care of surveying
instruments such as engineers’ level, transits, and theodolite.
Applications include survey procedures, vertical and horizontal
measurements, traverses, layout, and survey calculations. Additional
topics include legal descriptions, public land surveying, advanced
equipment, and GPS.
ENGR 1B PLANE SURVEYING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 10 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 5 or higher, and ENGR 1A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Application of plane surveying principles to control surveys, field
astronomy, route and construction surveys and property surveys.
Introduction to advanced survey equipment and related systems.
ENGR 2 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
The course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an
engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. It explains the
engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for
students to reach their full academic potential. An introduction to the
methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including
the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics are
examined. Communication skills pertinent to the engineering
profession are emphasized. Up to one unit of this course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ENGR 17 CIRCUITS AND DEVICES – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 4A and PHYS 4B with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: MATH 4B or previous completion of MATH 4B with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course covers Nodal and Mesh circuit analysis techniques, first
and second order steady state and transient analysis using the
methods of differential calculus, phasors, resonance, RLC circuits, the j
operator, operational amplifiers, duality, basic digital circuits and
Karnough mapping.
ENGR 22 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS – 2 Units
Prerequisite: English Placement Level 4 or higher; and MATH 220
with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement Level 1 or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course teaches the theory of orthographic projections and its use
in delineating three-dimensional objects. The course begins with the
basics. Topics include lettering, types of lines, geometric constructions,
basic dimensioning practices, auxiliary views and a brief introduction to
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
ENGR 24 DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR 22 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is a continuation of study of the theory of engineering
graphics and its use in solving three-dimensional problems through the
application of principals of multi-view projections. Descriptive
Geometry topics include the use of auxiliary views in finding true
length, bearing and slope of lines, the true shape and edge view of
surfaces, dihedral angles, shortest connectors, and the intersection
between planes. Additionally, the method of revolutions is also
explored in solving similar problems.
ENGR 27 MAP & COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGR 29 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: ENGR 1A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course teaches the use of the computer and civil design software
to produce maps. Course topics include input and processing of field
data, digital terrain modeling, contours, subdivisions, roads, and deed
descriptions.
ENGR 29 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) - 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: ENGR 22 or previous completion of ENGR 22 with a
grade of C or higher
Note: Students taking the Internet format of this course must have
access to and working knowledge of the Internet and Windows, plus
access to the most recent version of the basic AutoCAD software.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
This course utilizes basic AutoCAD as a tool for efficient drafting and
design development. This course helps prepare students for the
growing numbers of jobs that require CAD, both for its greater
efficiency and for its computer database drawings. The emphasis is on
graphics with engineering applications. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGR 30 INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING –
2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGR 29 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This is an intermediate course using AutoCAD for drafting and design.
This course builds on basic 2D CAD, develops management systems,
and covers 3D CAD through solid modeling.
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ENGR 31 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGR 21 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This is a continued study of CAD as it pertains to architectural
applications. The student completes the set of architectural drawings
designed from the previous courses. The emphasis is in detailing
sections, interior elevations, structural calculations, electrical loading,
and building code compliance. The techniques for presentation
renderings and commercial design considerations will also be
discussed.
ENGR 32 ADVANCED CIVIL DESIGN APPLICATIONS FOR CAD –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGR 27 and ENGR 1A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course will further the student's knowledge obtained in ENGR 27,
so that the student will be better prepared as an engineering/drafting
technician in a civil engineering office. Course topics include use of
the computer and currently available software to process surveying
data into complex topographic maps. These maps can and will be
used for planimetric and profile maps as well as to process complex
earthwork calculations.
ENGR 33 SOLID MODELING COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING –
2 Units (formerl y ENGR 30C)
Prerequisite: ENGR 29 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An advanced computer-aided drafting course using Solid Works,
Mechanical Desktop and/or Inventor software to prepare students for
drafting positions with high potential to advance to designer, etc.
ENGR 33 builds on the skills and knowledge of ENGR 29. This course
will focus on how to create 3D models, assemble and constrain
assembly models. Students will use advanced drafting skills to solve
design problems and to present solutions for production or engineering
processes, and to visually communicate their solution.
ENGR 35 STATICS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: MATH 4A or previous completion of MATH 4A with a
grade of C or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher. Previous drafting experience is helpful.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course in the study of the mechanics of equilibrium of force systems
acting on engineering structures. Topics include equivalent force
couple systems, equilibrium, truss analysis, multi-force member
analysis, centroids, distributed forces, beam stress and strain
diagrams, friction, cables, moments and products of inertia, and virtual
work. This course is usually followed by a course in dynamics, offered
at the university upper-division level.
ENGR 37 STATICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 10 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course analyzes the external forces induced in structures and
machines by various types of loading. Basic vector analysis is used to
determine equivalent force-couple systems and equilibrium of two-
dimensional bodies. Analysis of simple frames and machines and
trusses is discussed. Frictional forces within wedges and belts are
considered within units. Centroids and Area Moments of Inertia are
calculated for composite objects.
ENGR 38 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERING
TECHNICIANS AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR 37 or ENGR 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course analyzes the internal forces induced in structures and
machines by various types of loading. Simple stresses, strains, basic
mechanical properties of materials, torsion of circular shafts, shear
forces and bending moments in beams, stresses in beams and beam
design will be covered. Topics in deflection of beams and statically
indeterminate beams are covered.
ENGR 40 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is a study of stresses, stains and deformations associated
with axial, torsional and flexural loading of bars, shafts and beams, as
well as pressure loading of thin-walled pressure vessels. The course
also covers stress and strain transformation, Mohr’s Circle, ductile and
brittle failure theories, and the buckling of columns. Statically
indeterminate systems are also studied.
ENGR 45 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course presents the internal structures and resulting behaviors of
materials used in engineering applications, including metals, ceramics,
polymers, composites, and semiconductors. The emphasis is upon
developing the ability both to select appropriate materials to meet
engineering design criteria and to understand the effects of heat,
stress, imperfections, and performance. Laboratories provide direct
observations of the structures and behaviors discussed in the course,
experience with the operation of testing equipment, and the
preparation of experimental reports.
ENGR 94 ENGINEERING WORKSITE LEARNING - 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
ENGR 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING – .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge in engineering. A
different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will be
listed in the schedule of classes.
ENGLISH (ENGL)
Please note Assessment Testing Policy. English assessment testing is
required for entry into the following courses: Basic Skills English
classes and ENGL 1A. The College administration will establish test
dates in advance of registration each semester. Contact the
Assessment Office for information on testing dates. If you think for
some reason that your assessment test score does not reflect your
English competency, please make an appointment with a counselor to
discuss your options.
ENGL 1A COLLEGE COMPOSITION - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
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Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course develops the reading, critical thinking, and writing skills
necessary for academic success, emphasizing expository and
argumentative writing as well as research and documentation skills.
As a transferable course, it presupposes that students already have a
substantial grasp of grammar, syntax, and organization, and that their
writing is reasonably free from errors. A research paper is required for
successful completion of this course. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 1B LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Course emphasizes the development of critical thinking and writing
skills through close study of the major genres of literature: poetry,
drama, short story and novel. Students receive further instruction and
practice in analytical writing, developing arguments about literary
works and the critical reception of those works. In discussion and
writing, students will also examine arguments as such, learning to
identify sound as well as fallacious reasoning in critical assessments of
literature. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 1C CRITICAL REASONING, READING, AND WRITING –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Course focuses on critical thinking skills, close textual analysis, and
expository and argumentative writing. Students apply critical thinking
skills in reading non-fiction and fiction, and in writing essays of
definition, cause/effect analysis, argumentation, refutation, and
advocacy. Students will learn to use research strategies in analyzing
others' ideas and supporting their own. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
ENGL 10A WORLD LITERATURE (to 1650) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course introduces students to some representative masterpieces
in world literature beginning with the ancient world and continuing to
1650. A majority of the works will be selected from non-Western
literary traditions. The course involves critical analysis of these works
within the context of the culture and time in which they were written.
Emphasis centers on identifying and analyzing important themes that
shape and define the human experience. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
ENGL 10B WORLD LITERATURE (after 1650) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course introduces students to some representative masterpieces
in world literature beginning with 1650 and continuing to the present. A
majority of the works will be selected from non-Western literary
traditions. The course involves critical analysis of these works within
the context of the culture and time in which they were written.
Emphasis centers on identifying and analyzing important themes that
shape and define the human experience. ENGL 10A is not a
prerequisite to ENGL 10B. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ENGL 11A SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE–Pre-Colonial to
1860 – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The course involves a study of representative authors in the literary
history of the United States from the pre-colonial period to the Civil
War. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 11B SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE–1860 to Present
– 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course involves a study of representative authors in the literary
history of the United States from the Civil War to the present day. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 13A SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (Old English
Period through Neoclassicism) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
ENGL 13A is the first semester of the basic two-semester English
Literature survey course commonly offered in the sophomore year at
colleges and universities. It involves the intensive study of and reading
and writing upon representative masterpieces of the literary history of
England from the Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the 18th century.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 13B SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (from the
Romantic Period to Present) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
ENGL 13B is the second part of the basic two-semester English
Literature survey course, commonly offered in the sophomore year at
colleges and universities. It involves the intensive study of and reading
and writing upon representative masterpieces of the literary history of
England from the Romantic Period to the present. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 14 SURVEY OF DRAMA AS LITERATURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to provide the student with an awareness of the
origin and development of Western drama through an examination of
representative plays from classical Greece to the present. Aesthetic
values as well as social, political, and psychological implications
expressed through the drama will be examined in order to enhance the
student’s understanding and appreciation of dramatic literature;
therefore, students will be required to watch as well as read plays
which are representative of the various movements in western
civilization. This course may be offered i a distance education format.
ENGL 15 LITERATURE BY AND ABOUT WOMEN - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of literature by and about women in different periods and
countries. Genres studied include stories, diaries and letters, poetry
and drama. Emphasis is on the human condition, especially among
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woman, as expressed in literature. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 16 POETRY - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An intensive course analyzing the techniques and forms of poetry in
English with stress on the genre. Interpretation and appreciation are the
primary goals. Emphasis is on extensive reading for pleasure, various
types of writing including analytical, responsive and experiential, as well
as group experiences in listening. In addition, this course seeks to equip
the college literature student to understand literary materials in a new
way. The course includes a number of written exercises. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 17 INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course offers an introduction to the representative works by
Shakespeare including the characteristics of the different genres such
as comedy, history, and tragedy as well as a study of the sonnets. A
particular focus on theatre history and the historical and sociological
influences of the Elizabethan/J acobean era will highlight the study of
the dramatic and literary conventions. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 18 AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is primarily a genre study of African American Literature
from the colonial period to the present – including oral tradition, poetry,
slave narratives, essays, short stories, plays, novels, and music.
Included is an examination of the historical, cultural and social forces
influencing these works.
ENGL 19 SURVEY OF BIBLE AS LITERATURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the
origin and development of the bible canon and its rendering into
English. Major Bible books will be examined from the perspectives of
content, form, and scholarly criticism. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 20 WORLD MYTHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course introduces the major images and themes of myths from
around the world. By analyzing various archetypal patterns found in
the sacred stories, narratives, and legends of the great civilizations and
tribal cultures, students understand both the uniqueness of each
culture’s world view and the commonality of human experience. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 24 MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN AMERICAN
LITERATURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to multiethnic literary currents in
American literature and will focus on African-American, Asian-
American, Hispanic-American, Pacific-Islander, and/or Native-
American literature (minimum of two) within "mainstream" American
literature. Poetry, essays, short stories, novels, memoirs, and
biography will be studied as works of individual artists and from a
cultural perspective. An integral part of the course is an understanding
of the political/cultural/historical context of the literature. This course
stresses critical and analytical thinking, reading, and writing skills.
Students from all backgrounds should benefit from the unique insights
into American life afforded by these rich and varied traditions. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 25 LINGUISTICS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The course is an introduction to the study of language. Course content
surveys linguistic concepts of the nature and diversity of language:
morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics, and phonology; language
acquisition; social variation, and historical change. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 31 CREATIVE WRITING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The student learns the craft and principles of dramatic narrative and
poetry through a variety of short assignments. A final project may be
written in any field of interest: short story, article, movie/TV script,
stage play, or book. Analysis and lecture are presented both for those
desiring to write experimentally, and for those interested in the
demanding world of publication. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 33 FICTION AND FILM – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An examination of fiction and film as literary art forms. Course
emphasizes critical reading of literature and viewing of film, with
comparative, expository, and argumentative writing about those works.
Through in-depth analysis of examples from both literature and film,
students will become familiar with the major literary
conversations in fiction and film, and learn to appraise a work on the
basis of literary merit. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ENGL 36 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an overview of the origins and developments of
children’s literature and acquaints the student with different genres of
literature written for and read by children. In addition to exploring ways
of promoting children’s development through literature, students will
also learn how to approach children’s literature from a critical and
theoretical perspective. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
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ENGL 129 GRAMMAR REVIEW: GRAMMATICAL AND EFFECTIVE
SENTENCES – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
Emphasizes structure, variety, effectiveness, and sentence style.
Includes a diagnosis of the individual’s writing needs, methods of
proofreading, rules of punctuation, and techniques for revision. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 190 READING AND WRITING II - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course is designed to improve critical reading skills and to
increase writing abilities so that students are able to read a text closely
and produce organized, well-supported, and generally smoothly written
essays. The course places emphasis on writing both as a process and
as a presentable product. In addition, the course introduces students to
academic research and the use of source materials in writing. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 191 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE: GRAMMAR IN
CONTEXT AND BASIC ESSAY STRUCTURE – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
ENGL 191 is designed as the first in a module series specifically for
those students who desire direct applications of writing skills to the
workplace environment with a special emphasis on basic essay
structure and the correct and effective use of grammar and mechanics
required in vocational fields. Emphasis will be on both correctness and
the writing process. If passed with a grade of “C” or higher, this course
can be used in combination with ENGL 192, ENGL 193, and/or ENGL
194 (for a total of four units) to admit a student into ENGL 1A. The
flexible scheduling of this course and the module approach allows
students more freedom in choosing both their schedules and their
curriculum.
ENGL 192 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE: NARRATION – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGL 191 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
ENGL 192 is designed specifically for those students who have
completed ENGL 191 and who desire direct applications of writing
skills to the workplace environment with a special emphasis on
narrative writing skills utilized in vocational fields. Emphasis will be on
both correctness and the writing process. If passed with a grade of “C”
or higher, this course can be used in combination with ENGL 191 and
either ENGL 193 or ENGL 194 (for a total of four units) to admit a
student into ENGL 1A. The flexible scheduling of this course, along
with its module approach, allows students more freedom in choosing
both their schedules and their curriculum.
ENGL 193 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE: PROCESS AND
REPORT WRITING – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGL 191 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
ENGL 193 is designed specifically for those students who have
completed ENGL 191 and who desire direct applications of writing
skills to the workplace environment with a special emphasis on
process and report writing utilized in vocational fields. Emphasis will
be on both correctness and the writing process. If passed with a grade
of “C” or higher, this course can be used in combination with ENGL
191 and either ENGL 192 or ENGL 194 (for a total of four units) to
admit a student into ENGL 1A. The flexible scheduling of this course,
along with its module approach, allows students more freedom in
choosing both their schedules and their curriculum.
ENGL 194 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE: COMPARISON/
CONTRAST AND BASIC ARGUMENTATION – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGL 191 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
ENGL 194 is designed specifically for those students who have
completed ENGL 191 and who desire direct applications of writing
skills to the workplace environment with a special emphasis on
comparison/contrast and basic argumentative writing skills utilized in
vocational fields. Emphasis will be on both correctness and the writing
process. If passed with a grade of “C” or higher, this course can be
used in combination with ENGL 191 and either ENGL 192 or ENGL
193 (for a total of four units) to admit a student into ENGL 1A. The
flexible scheduling of this course, along with its module approach,
allows students more freedom in choosing both their schedules and
their curriculum.
ENGL 260 ELEMENTS OF READING 260 – 4 Units
Prerequisite: English Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture, 54 lab total
This course is constructed to help students enhance personal reading
and work-related language skills. Instruction will include word attack
strategies, vocabulary development, word usage, study skills, sentence
writing, paragraph writing, critical thinking opportunities, and
interpretive comprehension. Materials at the sixth and seventh grade
levels will be used. The student must be capable of working
independently and in small groups.
ENGL 280 READING AND WRITING I – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course builds towards college-level reading and writing skills. The
reading component emphasizes such skills as previewing, locating
main ideas and supporting evidence, and drawing sound inferences.
The writing component consists primarily of narrative, reading
responses, and summaries. The course aims to increase reading and
writing fluency, with some attention to correctness and the ability to
develop ideas in an organized fashion in various kinds of writing.
ENGL 350 READING AND WRITING FOUNDATIONS – 0 Units
Advisory: English Placement Level 1 or higher
Class Hours: 54-108 lab total
This course is designed to help students read and write proficiently in
daily life, in the workplace, and in preparation for academic study.
With the instructor’s guidance, students will identify their personal
goals for taking this course and develop an individual plan for meeting
them. The course will provide one-on-one and small group instruction
in basic reading and writing skills. This course may be repeated any
number of times.
ENGL 382 READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP – 0 Units
Class Hours: 1-200 lab total
Students receive individualized tutoring to enhance skills and/or
address problems they are having either in written expression or in
reading.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Información General Sobre Nuestros Programas
El Colegio de Shasta sirve a su comunidad con programas educativos
y culturales que amplian las experiencias de los estudiantes,
desarrollan sus habilidades potenciales y los capacitan para ser
productivos y para truinfar en la sociedad. A todos los estudiantes se
les ofrece entrada a nuestros programas y a las oportunidades. El
Colegio aspira a satisfacer las necesidades individuales, a mantener
las normas académicas apropiadas, a proteger la libertad académica y
personal, y a promover oportunidades sin discriminación.
Para obtener prioridad de matrícula en el siguiente semestre, complete
el formulario expresando sus deseos de matricularse. Con mucha
anticipación se publica un catálogo que incluye todas las clases
ofrecidas en cada semestre escolar. Hay consejeros en cada periodo
de matriculación para ayudarle al alumno a planear su programa
escolar.
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El Programa de "ESL" (Inglés como Segunda Lengua) se les ofrece a
los estudiantes extranjeros y a los residentes que no hablan inglés.
Hay varios niveles de cursos en ESL. Los administradores y los
profesores del programa le podrán ayudar a seleccionar los cursos
más beneficiales para usted. Los cursos se ofrecen en las días y
noches. Si desea más información visite la Oficina #206 o el Aula
#210 llame al número 242-7711.
ESL 136 ORAL COMMUNICATION FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS –
4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 236 with a grade of C or higher or ESL Placement
Level 7 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This is a course designed to assist non-native speakers of English to
build both fluency and accuracy in their listening and speaking skills.
Activities integrating listening, speaking and pronunciation provide
relevant practice necessary for business and academics.
ESL 137 COMPOSITION I – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 236 with a grade of C or higher or ESL Placement
Level 7 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This is an academic course for non-native speakers of English
designed to develop writing fluency. Emphasis is on writing short
compositions, developing process-writing skills and learning common
methods of organization for college-level writing assignments. This
course offers a limited review of English grammatical patterns. For a
more thorough review, students are advised to enroll in ESL 137L ESL
Grammar Lab.
ESL 137L ESL GRAMMAR LAB - 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 236 with a grade of C or higher or ESL 137 with a
minimum grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to develop and refine the grammar skills of
intermediate to high intermediate English as a Second Language
college students. It integrates the study of grammar in listening,
speaking, reading and writing activities, which are contextualized and
communicative.
ESL 138 COMPOSITION II – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 137 with a grade of C or higher or ESL Placement
Level 8 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
This is the second of two academic ESL writing courses designed to
develop college level writing skills. Emphasis is on writing longer
compositions including expository, analytic and argumentative essays.
The course will also cover sentence structure as well as some
grammatical patterns as they relate to refining writing skills. For more
thorough instruction in grammar, students are advised to take ESL
138L, ESL Grammar Lab II.
ESL 138L ESL GRAMMAR LAB II – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 137 with a grade of C or higher or ESL 138 with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab
This is a high-intermediate to advanced course in grammar for non-
native speakers of English. The emphasis is on developing grammar
skills to enhance and refine college-level writing and editing. The
course will include a quick review of the basics, but the focus will be on
advanced grammatical structures as they relate to improving student
writing.
ESL 234 INTERMEDIATE HIGH – 5 Units (formerl y ENGL 234)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 333, or ESL Placement Level
5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/162 lab total
This course reviews and expands the intermediate language skills
learned in the previous level. Students will develop the ability to
communicate in oral and written English beyond the familiar. They will
read authentic materials on everyday topics, identify the main ideas
and draw conclusions, and write routine correspondence and brief
compositions with increasing complexity.
ESL 236 ADVANCED – 5 Units (formerl y ENGL 236)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL 334, ESL 234 with a grade
of C or higher, or ESL Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/162 lab total
At this level, students develop the ability to understand and engage in
extended conversations and discussions and communicate with
increasing fluency and grammatical accuracy. This course stresses the
language skills necessary for further academic study. Students read
authentic materials beyond the familiar, develop academic vocabulary,
and write paragraphs and short compositions.
ESL 320 ORAL COMMUNICATION – 0 Units
Class Hours: 72 lab total
Designed for the upper beginning to upper intermediate student of
English as a Second Language. Major emphasis will be on refining
and expanding the listening and speaking skills, aural-oral coping
skills, and oral critical thinking and expression skills, which are
necessary to function in routing social interactions, entry-level jobs,
and/or further academic work.
ESL 331 BEGINNING LOW – 0 Units
Class Hours: 180 lab total
This is a course designed for the absolute beginner with zero
competency in English. Emphasis is on oral language skills and basic
vocabulary related to daily living.
ESL 332 BEGINNING HIGH – 0 Units
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 331
Class Hours: 180 lab total
This course builds on the basic language skills from ESL 331.
Language skills are expanded in communicative contexts. Emphasis
is placed on development of “social English.”
ESL 333 INTERMEDIATE LOW – 0 Units
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 332 or ESL Placement Level
4 or higher
Class Hours: 180 lab total
This course integrates intermediate language skills. Students at this
level build the communicative ability to function in practical areas of
daily life.
ESL 334 INTERMEDIATE HIGH – 0 Units
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 333 or ESL Placement Level
5 or higher
Class Hours: 180 lab total
This course reviews and expands the intermediate language skills
learned in the previous level. Students will develop the ability to
communicate in oral and written English beyond the familiar. They will
read authentic materials on everyday topics, identify the main ideas
and draw conclusions, and write routine correspondence and brief
compositions with increasing complexity.
ESL 336 ADVANCED – 0 Units
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 334, a grade of C or higher in
ESL 234, or ESL Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 180 lab total
At this level, students develop the ability to understand and engage in
extended conversations and discussions and communicate with
increasing fluency and grammatical accuracy. This course stresses the
language skills necessary for further academic study. Students read
authentic materials beyond the familiar, develop academic vocabulary,
and write paragraphs and short compositions.
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ESL 378 AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP – 0 Units
Advisory: ESL 234 with a grade of C or higher or ESL Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lab total
This is a course designed to prepare prospective citizens for
citizenship. Class activities will focus on U.S. history, government,
basic geography and American culture and customs as it relates to the
knowledge required to become an American citizen. While improving
their English language skills, students will learn how to complete
naturalization forms and prepare for the written and oral test for
citizenship.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
See AG, AGMA, AGNR, AGPS and CONS for course listings
FAMILY STUDIES AND SERVICES (FSS)
FSS 10 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is an introduction to the Human Services field of study. It
provides information to students who are interested in careers in the
fields of welfare, mental health, adult/child protective services,
vocational rehabilitation, social services, employment and training,
education, child care services, job development and others. Historical
and theoretical perspectives of human services will be covered. The
significance of social policy and prevention will be stressed throughout
the course. Workplace attitudes, values, ethics and professionalism
will also be covered.
FSS 12 STANDARDS AND PRACTICES IN HUMAN SERVICES –
3 Units
Advisory: FSS 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course explores the theoretical perspectives and professional
standards involved in Human Services – with particular emphasis on
Social Work Practices. Students will be introduced to the practices of
engagement, assessment, intervention, documentation and conflict
resolution while consistently integrating these with the systems
framework and strengths perspective. Professional and personal
ethics will be stressed throughout the course. Multicultural
competence and policy development will also be covered.
FSS 14 INTRODUCTION TO CASE MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course introduces the student to the role and importance of the
case manager within the field of Human Services/Social Work. The
philosophical differences of various models will be explored along with
the pragmatic skills and practices that combine for effective case
management: engagement, interviewing, assessment, identification of
goals and resources, monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes.
Emphasis will be placed on professional standards and practices of
conduct as well as documentation and record-keeping skills that align
with legal mandates
FSS 16 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY – 3 Units (formerl y HEOC 16)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introductory course to marriage and family. Topics studied include
dating, courtship, marriage, family life, dual career marriages, divorce,
single parenting, domestic violence and other contemporary issues.
FSS 18 ADULTHOOD AND AGING – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of the developmental changes that occur during early, middle
and late adulthood, as well as the continuities that exist within
individuals throughout this time span. The physical, cognitive and
psychosocial domains will be explored with a particular emphasis upon
patterns that lead to successful aging within the societal context.
FSS 25 NUTRITION – 3 Units (formerl y HOEC 25)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A study of the science of food, the nutrients and other substances
therein, their actions, interactions and balance in relation to health and
disease. The class emphasizes the positive contributions of nutrition
to life and health. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
FSS 26 NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN – 3 Units
(formerl y HOEC 26)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course emphasizing the basic principles of nutrition as they apply to
different age groups throughout the life cycle. The special concerns
and nutritional needs of pregnancy and lactation, infancy and the
preschool years, childhood and adolescence, adulthood and aging will
be addressed. The course will also emphasize meal planning for the
various stages of life utilizing current dietary recommendations and the
most current revisions of nutrition labels.
FSS 27 NUTRITION AND DISEASE – 2 Units
Prerequisite: FSS 25 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Upon successful completion of the course (a grade of B or
better), licensed nurses will receive 30 CE hours under BRN Provider
#396.
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
A comprehensive therapeutic study of the relationship between a
patient, their diet and optimum health. Physiological conditions that
necessitate dietary modifications in the clinical setting will be stressed.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
FSS 46 PERSONAL FINANCE – 3 Units (formerl y HOEC 46)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Designed to provide students with the information and decision-making
tools needed for planning and implementing a successful lifelong
financial plan. Topics will include budgeting, debt management,
savings and other investment vehicles, taxes, insurance, and
retirement planning.
FSS 60 LIFE MANAGEMENT – 3 Units (formerl y HOEC 60)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course provides students with skills for understanding and using
both internal and external resources to function effectively in our
present and future society. The effects of cultural forces and future
trends will be covered in reference to individual and family values,
standards, and goals. Students will be required to analyze and
integrate established principles with self-understanding in both
decision-making and creating lifetime goals for themselves. Strategies
in time management, energy management, stress management and
conflict management will also be covered.
FSS 94 FAMILY STUDIES AND SERVICES WORKSITE
LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
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FIRE TECHNOLOGY (FIRS)
FIRS 70 FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency
services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields;
culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis;
organization and function of public and private fire protection services;
fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations
affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire
protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to
fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life
safety initiatives. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
FIRS 71 FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course of study presents theory and fundamentals of how and
why fires start, spread, and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire
chemistry and physics; fire characteristics of materials; extinguishing
agents; and fire control techniques. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
FIRS 72 FIRE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
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 relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection
systems, fire investigation and fire safety education. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
FIRS 73 WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
Review of fire behavior, equipment, and apparatus; cover basic
wildland firefighting tactics and strategy, methods of attack, and pre-
planning fire problems. Course meets or exceeds the minimum
requirements for entry-level firefighter positions in the California
Department of Forestry (CDF) and the United States Forest Service
(USFS). Note: To be considered for seasonal Firefighter positions by
CDF, you must also hold additional certificates. Students should
contact CALFIRE for additional information.
FIRS 74 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of
fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems,
special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire
protection and portable fire extinguishers. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
FIRS 79 FUNDAMENTALS OF PERSONAL FIRE SAFETY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will introduce the student to fundamental issues relating to
firefighting safety and survival. Students will evaluate case studies in
which firefighters have been killed or injured. In addition, each student
will be required to give an oral presentation based on an analysis of a
“near miss” fatal fire/rescue scenario. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
FIRS 85 FIRE COMMAND IA – 2 Units (formerl y FIRS 85A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire
command and fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment,
and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Note: While anyone may
enroll in this course for general knowledge, skill development or
degree requirement satisfaction, students pursuing California State
Fire Marshal’s Office Certification or department specific promotional
requirements should always check both of those organizations for
current sequencing standards, prerequisites and “time limitations”
related to certification or promotion. As of fall 2014 the CSFMO is
requiring all Fire Officer Certification track candidates to have
completed a CSFMO approved I-200 course and a CSFMO Prevention
1 course OR Fire Prevention 1A AND Fire Prevention 1B course, prior
to enrollment in this class. These conditions and requirements have
been changing rapidly as the CSFMO completes a major
reorganization of the state’s fire training system. CSFMO certificates
may only be issued to students who have completed all course
requirements, including occupational experience or course
prerequisites.
FIRS 86 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION –
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is the study of the components of building construction that
relate to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of
structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings,
preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires. The development
and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to
past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
FIRS 87 FIRE COMMAND IB – 2 Units (formerl y FIRS 85B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
This course covers company and multi-company fire command issues
including wildland fires, hazardous materials incidents, and major
medical incidents.
FIRS 94 FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
FIRS 100 BASIC FIRE COMPANY OPERATIONS – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
To provide the student with firsthand knowledge of actual fire
conditions. Student will learn terminology used in the field, and how to
work in the chain of command under emergency conditions, company
procedures, shift routine, and engine company evolutions. Note: This
course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons
who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition
of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 101 FIRE TECHNOLOGY CAREER PLACEMENT – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Designed to assist the student in the final semester of vocational
program to learn interview techniques, to develop an employment
portfolio, and to interview with several potential employers with the
express purpose of assisting the student to obtain the best
employment upon graduation.
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FIRS 102 APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
This course will cover hazardous building materials/construction
methods, rescue strategies, ventilation techniques, pre-plan methods,
cautions regarding lab fires and instructional techniques for new
personnel. Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for
credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training
requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 104 FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY – 21 Units
Class Hours: 235 lecture/450 lab total
Prerequisite: FAID 175 or FAID 132 with a grade of B or higher and
FAID 133 with a grade of B of higher
Notes:
1). The California State Fire Marshal’s Office requires that all
Firefighter I summative tests be completed with a minimum score of
80% (a grade of B or higher). Any student who does not meet this
standard will have failed FIRS 104 and will not receive credit for the
course, nor will the student receive individual unit or course completion
certificates.
2). Any student enrolling in FIRS 104 must have completed the
prerequisites of FAID 132 and FAID 133 at Shasta College (or their
equivalents at another institution), or FAID 175 (or the equivalent at
another institution). Students who attempt to satisfy these
prerequisites with courses from another institution must provide
transcripts that verify a minimum grade of B (80%) has been met.
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry
level professional fire fighter to perform his/her duties safely,
effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2013
edition of NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications, the 2012 edition of NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland
Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and the 2008 edition of
NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous
Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. The seven
overarching themes of the California State Fire Fighter I curriculum
are: general knowledge germane to the profession, fire
department communications, fireground operations, rescue operations,
preparedness and maintenance, wildland suppression
activities, and hazardous materials/WMD. This academy is an
Accredited Regional Training Program approved by the California
State Board of Fire Services. Final certification as a Firefighter 1 is
verified by the State Fire Marshal’s Office after the student
completes the Academy, works as a volunteer Firefighter for one year
or a full-time paid Firefighter for six months. Students
successfully completing this course will receive numerous stand alone
certificates in structure and wildland fire suppression; Auto
Extrication, Confined Space Awareness, Hazardous Materials
Operations; and others. Note: Based on scheduling and instructor
availability issues, this course may meet four or five days a week with
occasional night classes, and additional weekend days may
be required. Preset/scheduled dates and times may be shifted as
needed to accommodate facility usage, equipment demands,
weather, skills development needs and instructor availability. When
dates and times are shifted, the total amount of required class
time will not differ from those hours as listed on the first class handout.
FIRS 105 DRIVER/OPERATOR 1A: EMERGENCY VEHICLE
OPERATIONS – 1.5 Units
Note: Student must provide a fire engine for the driving portions of the
course. Student must possess a valid Class B CA Driver’s License.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
Designed to provide the student with information on driver techniques
for emergency vehicles and techniques of basic inspection and
maintenance for emergency vehicles, including actual driving exercises
under simulated emergency conditions.
FIRS 106 DRIVER/OPERATOR 1B: PUMP OPERATIONS –
1.5 Units
Note: Student must provide a fire engine for the driving portion of the
course. Student must possess a valid Class B CA Driver’s License.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
Course provides the student with the information, theory, methods and
techniques for operating fire service pumps, including: types of pumps,
engine and pump gauges maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions,
pressure relief devices, cooling systems, water supplies, drafting field
hydraulics, and pumping operations.
FIRS 108 FIREFIGHTER II – 4 Units
Notes:
1. Students will have to provide their own safety equipment, which
meets NFPA standards. Equipment will include: helmet, gloves,
structural firefighting coat and pants, boots, eye protection, etc.
2. To receive a California State Fire Marshal’s Certification, students
must have completed FIRS 104 prior to enrollment in FIRS 108.
Class Hours: 50 lecture/70 lab total
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry
level professional fire fighter to perform his/her duties safely,
effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2013
edition of the NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications. The five overarching themes of the California State Fire
Fighter II curriculum are: general knowledge germane to the
profession, fire department communications, fireground operations,
rescue operations, and prevention, preparedness, and maintenance.
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 113 FIRE CREW SUPERVISOR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
The course is designed to complement existing fire crew captain
training by presenting techniques for supervision of inmates, wards,
and residents; conducting investigations; effective report writing; and
understanding the legal rights of inmates, wards, and residents. The
practical application of these supervision skills will be emphasized
using simulated training experiences. Note: This course may be
repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally
mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued
paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 116 ENGINE ACADEMY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must have completed the following course prior to
enrollment in FIRS 116 in order to receive a USDA certification; Crew
Boss S-230 114, U.S. Forest Operator’s Permit for Engine Operator F-5
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A course designed to provide classroom training, field familiarization,
and drills of all water-use and related equipment used in wildland fire
suppression. The student will obtain information, practical experience
and a working knowledge of all water-use and related equipment used
in wildland fire suppression, fire safety suppression tactics, engine
company operations standards. A USDA certificate of training will be
issued upon successful completion of this course.
FIRS 118 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING –
1.5 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
This course meets requirements in the natural resources and fire
science programs. A review of fire chemistry, equipment, and
manpower, basic firefighting strategy, methods of attack, pre-planning
fire problems, and fire line safety are included in the course. A.U.S.
Forest Service USDA Certificate of Training (Basic Firefighter's
Training) may be issued after satisfactory completion of this course.
Approximately 50 percent of labs will be in the field.
FIRS 120 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS-200 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Designed to introduce firefighters to the Incident Command System.
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Emphasis will be on system design principles, components of the
system, positional responsibilities, and the common responsibilities of
personnel assigned to the organization. (This course is a prerequisite
to further positional training under the Incident Command System.)
FIRS 131 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN IA – 2.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture total
An intense introduction to the nature and behavior of inorganic and
organic chemicals. This course examines the physical and chemical
properties of matter, its atomic structure, salts and non-salts,
hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives, the forms of energy,
flammable and combustible liquids, cryogenics, and the combustion
process. Various laws of chemistry are discussed as they apply to
organic compounds, flammable liquids and gases and other types of
hazardous materials. Module 1 of 4 of the Haz-Mat Technician
certification series. Note: To receive a Calif. State Fire Marshal’s Office
(CSFMO) Certification or a Calif. Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)
Certification, the student is strongly encouraged to take these courses in
the following sequence: Hazmat Operations followed by FIRS 131, 132,
133, and 134 in that order. Students who want to receive CSFM or CSTI
Certification will be required to take a supplemental certification test and
pay a certification fee to the CSFMO or CSTI.
FIRS 132 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN 1B – 2.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture total
An application of the information covered in FIRS 131 Hazardous
Materials Technician IA, including the chemistry and hazards of
various materials, chemical incompatibilities, and the products of
combustion. Provides the technical foundation for specific operational
strategies, field monitoring and detection devices with an emphasis
placed on the safety associated with working around chemicals.
Module 2 of 4 Haz-Mat Technician certification series. CSTI
certification fees and materials fees will be charged. Note: To receive a
California State Fire Marshal’s Office (CSFMO) Certification or a
California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Certification the student
is strongly encouraged to take these courses in the following
sequence: Hazmat Operations followed by FIRS 131, 132, 133, and
134 in that order. Students who want to receive CSFMO or CSTI
Certification will be required to take a supplemental certification test
and pay a certification fee to the CSFMO or CSTI.
FIRS 133 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN 1C – 2.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture total
A study of the legal, organizational, technical, and practical aspects of
response to hazardous materials emergencies including the laws and
regulations related to hazardous materials, the use of the Incident
Command System, and protective actions, clothing, and equipment.
Examines the Hazardous Materials Group I depth and the positions are
exercised in a practical evaluation scenario. Module 3 of 4 of Haz-Mat
Technician certification series. CSTI certification fees and materials
fees will be charged. Course meets CSFM certification requirements
and is graded Credit/No Credit. Note: To receive a California State
Fire Marshal’s Office (CSFMO) Certification or a California Specialized
Training Institute (CSTI) Certification the student is strongly
encouraged to take these courses in the following sequence: Hazmat
Operations followed by FIRS 131, 132, 133, and 134 in that order.
Students who want to receive CSFMO or CSTI Certification will be
required to take a supplemental certification test and pay a certification
fee to the CSFMO or CSTI.
FIRS 134 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN 1D – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
Hands-on training in tactical field operations with various tools and
specialized equipment involving the collection of evidence, containment
methods, and techniques. Methods for identifying hazardous materials
transported by rail car and highway motor vehicles are examined as
well as clandestine drug labs, pipelines, and fixed facilities. Module 4 of
4 of Haz-Mat Technician certification series. Note: To receive a
California State Fire Marshal’s Office (CSFMO) Certification or a
California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Certification the student
is strongly encouraged to take these courses in the following sequence:
Hazmat Operations followed by FIRS 131, 132, 133, and 134 in that
order. Students who want to receive CSFMO or CSTI Certification will
be required to take a supplemental certification test and pay a
certification fee to the CSFMO or CSTI.
FIRS 135 INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: FOR
EXPANDING INCIDENTS, I 300 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
A course of study describing the responsibilities of the organizational
elements within each section of the ICS, staffing considerations, and
reporting relationships. Note: While any student can take this course,
for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student
must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field
trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Div. or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.www.nifc.gov).
FIRS 136 ADVANCED INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM I-400 –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
A course of study that presents Incident Command System
relationships and duties of Command Staff members, Agency
Representatives, and activation of the Command and General Staff
positions. Note: While any student can take this course, for National
Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a
complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the U.S. Forest Service
NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes frequently.
Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-I
standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion
certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Tech.
Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site
(www.nifc.gov).
FIRS 145 LOW ANGLE RESCUE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 27 lab total
A course designed to train firefighters and emergency medical
personnel in low angle rescue techniques. Students will learn about
equipment, identification, and care. Note: Students will have to provide
their own safety equipment which meets NFPA standards. Equipment
will include helmet, gloves, structural firefighting coat and pants, boots,
eye protection, etc.
FIRS 146 STANDARD FOR SURVIVAL – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course examines significant areas of firefighter fatalities and
injuries associated with emergency and non-emergency situations.
The course addresses causes of fatalities and injuries, and methods to
implement recommended solutions. This course may be repeated any
number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to
meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or
volunteer employment.
FIRS 147 CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS AND RESCUE –
.5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This introductory level training will familiarize public safety personnel
with codes and laws impacting confined space rescues, define terms,
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identify hazards, and prepare them for operational level training. This
course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons
who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition
of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 148 RESCUE SYSTEMS I – 1.5 Units
Note: Students are required to provide personal safety equipment at a
significant cost to the student. This course may be repeated any
number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to
meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or
volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
A course designed to train firefighters, in paid or volunteer fire
departments and emergency medical personnel, in vertical rescue
techniques. Students will learn about equipment, identification, and
care, applying techniques, belaying and raising and lowering the
rescue basket, and safety. This course is designed to train students for
vertical or high angle or rope rescue situations. Students may be
required to train at heights of up to 200' above ground.
FIRS 149 AUTO EXTRICATION – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab total
To introduce principles of Auto extrication; use of basic hand tools,
rescue tools, pulling and spreading operations, patient handling, and
vehicle stabilization. Actual practice and application of the methods
are taught in class. Students who are legally mandated to repeat this
curriculum should contact the Division for additional information.
FIRS 151 FIRE CONTROL 1: BASIC FIRE CHEM– 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course is a basic overview of the fire chemistry and fire behavior
designed for the beginning or volunteer firefighter. Includes classes of
fire, fundamentals of heat transfer, fire characteristics of materials,
products of combustion, hazardous and explosive materials,
extinguishing agents, size up, and exposure protection. This course
may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are
legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of
continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 152 FIRE CONTROL 2: BASIC OPERATIONS- STRUCTURAL
– 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the student with information,
methods and techniques for operating basic fire fighting tools and
carrying out basic fire fighting evolutions. Areas covered include hose,
nozzles, and fittings; ground ladders; self contained breathing
apparatus; pump operations in theory; pump operations in the field;
and the use of fire extinguishers. This course may be repeated any
number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to
meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or
volunteer employment.
FIRS 156 FIRE CONTROL 6: WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING
ESSENTIALS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course provides information, methods and techniques for wildland
firefighting strategy and structure triage, terminology, survival skills,
and operating safely in a wildland firefighting incident.
FIRS 158 PUMP OPERATIONS – 0.5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab
This course provides the student with the information and skills training
for operating fire service pumps. Topics include types of pumps,
engine and pump gauges, maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions,
pressure relief devices, cooling systems, water supply, drafting, and
field hydraulics. Each student will have the opportunity to increase his
or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions.
FIRS 177 FIRE PREVENTION 1 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of the
Company Officer certification track and Capstone Task Book process.
The student will also be equipped with knowledge and skills related to
the Company Officer’s role in fire prevention, the relationship between
life safety and building construction, the elements of a quality company
inspection program, and how to address complex hazards encountered
during an inspection.
FIRS 180 FIRE MANAGEMENT 1 – 2.5 Units
Class Hours: 45 lecture total
To provide fire service personnel with the basic understanding of
supervision and management concepts practices, and theories.
Designed for both in-service and pre-service personnel to develop
skills that can be used presently and in future career goals. Note:
While anyone may enroll in this course for general knowledge, skill
development or degree requirement satisfaction, students pursuing
California State Fire Marshal’s Office Certification or department
specific promotional requirements should always check both of those
organizations for current sequencing standards, prerequisites and
“time limitations” related to certification or promotion. These conditions
and requirements have been changing rapidly as the CSFMO
completes a major reorganization of the State’s fire training system,
CSFMO certificates may only be issued to students who have
completed all course requirements, including occupational experience
or course prerequisites.
FIRS 183 FIRE PREVENTION 1A, INTRODUCTION TO THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – 2 Units
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
This course is designed to instruct students in the areas of fire
prevention functions. Topics include: responsibilities, authority for
code enforcement, occupancy classifications, building preparation,
records management, exiting requirements, plan review, and fire safety
education. This course is one of a series for fire officer course work to
meet State of California Fire Officer and Fire Prevention Officer
certification.
FIRS 184 FIRE PREVENTION 1B, INSPECTION OF FIRE
PREVENTION SYSTEMS & SPECIAL HAZARDS –
2 Units
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
Designed to instruct students in the operation and inspection of
extinguishers, fixed system, sprinklers, standpipes and alarm systems.
Provide technical information on hazardous materials, flammable and
combustible liquids and compressed liquefied gasses. Course is one of
a series for fire officer course work to meet State of California Fire
Officer Certification.
FIRS 189 FIRE INVESTIGATION 1A - 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 40 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 112)
Note: While anyone may enroll in this course for general knowledge,
skill development or degree requirement satisfaction, students
pursuing California State Fire Marshal’s Office Certification or
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department specific promotional requirements should always check
both of those organizations for current sequencing standards,
prerequisites and “time limitations” related to certification or promotion
These conditions and requirements have been changing rapidly as the
CSFMO completes a major reorganization of the state’s fire training
system. CSFMO certificates may only be issued to students who have
completed all course requirements, including occupational experience
or course prerequisites.
This course of study presents theory and fundamentals of
fire/explosion investigation techniques. The course material includes
theory of legal search and seizure, burn pattern analysis, collection of
evidence, ignition sources, fire investigations of structures, vehicles
and wildland, report writing, and testifying in court as a fire cause and
origin expert. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
FIRS 191 FIRE INVESTIGATION 1B – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/9 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 117)
This course concentrates on fire evidence identification, preservation and
collection including blood stains, paint and fiber evidence, volatile
flammables, soil and gunshot residue, fingerprint/shoe print and the track
impressions, etc. In addition, this course covers interviewing, fire
information sources, and investigation of fatal fires. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
FIRS 193 TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1A (COGNITIVE) – 1.5 Units
(formerl y FIRS 182)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab, totaling 81 hours for this course)
This is the first of a three-course series. Topics include methods and
techniques for training in accordance with the latest concepts in career
education; selecting, adapting, organizing, and using instructional
materials appropriate for teaching cognitive lessons; criteria and
methods to evaluate teaching and learning efficiency; and an
opportunity to apply major principles of learning through teaching
demonstrations. Two (2) student instructor teaching demonstrations
are required of all. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in
a distance education format.
FIRS 194 TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1B (PSYCHOMOTOR) –
1.5 Units (formerl y FIRS 181)
Prerequisite: FIRS 193 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab, totaling 81 hours for this course)
This is the second of a three-course series. Topics include methods
and techniques for training in accordance with the latest concepts in
career education; selecting, adapting, organizing, and using
instructional materials appropriate for teaching psychomotor lessons;
criteria and methods to evaluate teaching and learning efficiency; and
an opportunity to apply major principles of learning through teaching
demonstrations. Two (2) student instructor teaching demonstrations
are required of all. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in
a distance education format.
FIRS 195 TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1C (INSTRUCTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES) – 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: FIRS 193 and FIRS 194 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab, totaling 81 hours for this course)
This is the third of a three-course series. Topics include methods and
techniques for developing lesson plans, ancillary components, and
tests in accordance with the latest concepts in career education. The
course offers the opportunity to develop, receive feedback, and finalize
instructional materials and deliver a teaching demonstration. Two (2)
student instructor teaching demonstrations are required of all. The
lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education
format.
FIRS 360 LIVE FIRE TRAINING, BASIC STRUCTURAL
OPERATIONS – 0 Units
Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab total
This course provides the student with hands-on firefighting experience
in fire behavior, ventilation, overhaul, interior and exterior fire attack
operations.
FIRS 361 ROPE RIGGING FOR RESCUE – 0 Units
Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab total
This course provides the student with hands-on rescue experience in
utilizing ropes and related rope rescue equipment. Topics will include:
incident and scene assessment, ropes and hardware, knots, rappelling
techniques and mechanical advantage systems.
FIRS 362 BASIC FIRE BEHAVIOR AND CHEMISTRY – 0 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course provides the student with the concepts of the fire triangle and
tetrahedron, fire chemistry, fire behavior, products of combustion, types of
extinguishing agents, hazardous materials properties and effects, and
oxidizing agents.
FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND
FIRE TECHNOLOGY LOGISTICS (FTWL)
FTWL 101 WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course of study is to provide the information necessary to
understand wildland fire behavior. The course includes influences that
affect basic wildland fire behavior, the seven wildland fire environment
factors which must be continuously monitored in making wildland fire
behavior predictions, and providing the tools to make spot fire behavior
predictions.
FTWL 102 WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course of study places emphasis on avoiding situations and
conditions which have resulted in fire shelter deployments, serious
injuries and fatalities for wildland firefighters.
FTWL 103 WILDLAND FIRE OPERATIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course of study presents the command structure and operational
processes for ground and air operations in the control of wildland fires.
FTWL 110 DISPLAY PROCESS S-245 – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
A course of study that presents information to enable the student to be
able to function as a Display Processor on a wildland fire incident. The
course includes how to determine logistical needs, including work
materials and work area, how to identify sources of information and
collect data, and to identify and be able to create required maps,
overlays and displays. Note: While any student can take this course,
for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student
must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field
trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
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FTWL 118 INCIDENT COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN S-258 –
2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course of study presents information necessary for the student to
be able to function as a Communications Unit Leader on a wildland fire
incident. This course includes clear text radio transmissions,
interrelationships between ICS functions and the Communications Unit
Leader, organize and staff the Communications Unit, and develop an
effective communications plan based on the needs for each
operational period and complete the necessary paperwork and forms.
NOTE: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-
1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall
ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this
course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy
of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWL 132 SUPPLY UNIT LEADER S-356 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student
to be able to function as a Supply Unit Leader on a wildland fire
incident. This course includes description of the activities of the
Supply Unit, what is needed to set up and staff Supply Unit,
organization of and staffing of Supply Unit, and demobilization. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-
1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall
ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this
course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy
of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWL 134 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER S-358 – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student
to be able to function as a Communications Unit Leader on a wildland
fire incident. The course includes how to assess communications
capabilities/limitation during preparation of the incident action plan,
preparation and implementation of the incident radio communications
plan, and supervise communications unit activities. Note: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY
OPERATIONS (FTWO)
FTWO 110 BASIC WILDLAND FIRE ORIENTATION S-110 – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study provides information that is essential for a non-
operations individual assigned to a wildland fire incident to have a
successful first assignment. Note: While any student can take this
course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 111 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING S-130 – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course of study is designed to train new firefighters in basic
firefighting skills, and the knowledge necessary to effectively handle
wildland firefighting situations. Note: While any student can take this
course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 112 ADVANCED FIREFIGHTER TRAINING S-131 – .5 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study provides advanced wildland firefighting training
and education for those who wish to become qualified in the first level
supervision position of Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss. Note: While
any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating
Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior
training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the U.S. Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 113 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR
S-190 – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study provides an introduction to wildland fire behavior
issues that are important to wildland fire spread and safety to
firefighters involved in suppression. Note: While any student can take
this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 114 INITIAL ATTACK INCIDENT COMMANDER TYPE 4
(ICT4) S-200 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study is designed to provide the initial attack
commander of small non-complex wildland fires with the ability to
safely suppress the fire within the guidelines of the Incident Command
System, and agency guidelines. Note: While any student can take this
course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
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States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 115 SUPERVISORY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES S-201
– 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course of study is for the experienced wildland firefighter to be
able to apply the principles of communication and supervision required
of a small unit leader (Single Resource Boss or Squad leader). Note:
While anyone may enroll in this course, students will find that the
content is more applicable when they have had two or three years of
work experience in a fire or non-fire vocational field.
FTWO 117 PORTABLE PUMPS AND WATER USE S-211 –
1.5 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study is for firefighters needing formal training in order
to gain competency in the use of portable pumps and water in wildland
firefighting. Note: While any student can take this course, for National
Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a
complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 118 WILDFIRE POWERSAWS S-212 – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 16 lecture/12 lab total
Wildfire Power saws is a required course for those planning to operate,
or directly supervise, the operation of chain saws on wildfires. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 121 CREW BOSS S-230 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study is to identify the hazards and risks on wildland
fires and teach the tactics which are appropriate for the crew boss
during the various wildland fire situations. The course also identifies
crew boss responsibilities prior to and during mobilization, on the
incident and during demobilization. Note: While any student can take
this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 122 ENGINE BOSS S-231 – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study is to prepare advanced firefighters/squad bosses
with the ability to understand the function as an engine boss in the
control of wildland fires. This course presents the issues of tactics and
safety in the control of wildland fires, and identifies the mobilization and
demobilization procedures of an engine crew on a wildland fire incident.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they
desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-
I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 125 IGNITION OPERATIONS S-234 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/8 lab total
This course of study presents the application of safety considerations
involved in a firing operation. It also provides the student with the
necessary information to operate, maintain and use firing devices, and
to use backfire as an indirect attack method against a rapidly
spreading wildfire. The student will also learn the proper application of
fire suppression firing methods and practices. Note: While any student
can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards).
This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they
meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire
to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can
be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency
Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 128 FIELD OBSERVER S-244 – 1.5 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 Lab total
A course of study providing the student with the necessary skills to
function as a Field Observer on a wildland fire incident. This course
presents an understanding of the various types of maps used in
wildland fire control, map scale and use in determining location of
wildland fire, topographic maps and how to use them, and be able to
perform calculations to determine the size of fire on a map. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 129 INTERAGENCY INCIDENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
S-260 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study is designed to teach the basic concepts of fiscal
management of wildland fire incidents. It includes correct and fiscally
sound personnel and equipment procurement, time recording, and
proper documentation. Note: While any student can take this course,
for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student
must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field
trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
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NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 130 BASIC AIR OPERATIONS S-270 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation
management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft,
tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter
take-off and landing areas. Note: The regulations, procedures and
policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal
agency and ICS operations. State, county, or other political
subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency having
jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures and policies. Note:
While any student can take this course, the student must meet a
complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees'
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (NIFC.gov)
FTWO 132 INTERMEDIATE WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR S-290 –
2 Units
Prerequisite: FTWO 113 with a grade of C or higher
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the
prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire
management operations. It is the second course in a series that
collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and
skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary and
should include local conditions affecting fire behavior. NOTE: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior
certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements
and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in
the NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently.
Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1
standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion
certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology
Division Office or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site
(www.nifc.gov). This course may be repeated any number of times for
credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training
requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FTWO 133 INCIDENT COMMANDER EXTENDED ATTACK S-300 –
1 Unit
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student
to be able to function as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT 3). The
course is presented in a lecture/discussion format and supplemented
with group exercise. The six instructional units cover: Information
Gathering; Planning; Supporting Organization; Operations;
Transitioning; and demobilization/Administrative Requirement. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-
1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall
ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this
course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy
of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 134 LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATONAL DEVELOPMENT –
3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course of study is designed to provide the experienced wildland
firefighter with the communication and supervision skills necessary to
perform as a unit leader on a wildland fire incident. Note: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards).
This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they
meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire
to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can
be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency
Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 135 TASK FORCE/STRIKE TEAM LEADER S-330 –
1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
A course of study for experienced wildland firefighters single resource
or crew boss qualified to undertake the role of the Task Force/Strike
Team Leader in the control of wildland fires. This includes utilization of
increments of equipment in saving lives and property, and to develop
the skills necessary to supervise the various types of equipment in the
wildland fire control. Note: While any student can take this course, for
National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must
meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 136 FIRE SUPPRESSION TACTICS S-336 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
A course of study that presents the experienced wildland firefighter
with the tactics necessary for the safe utilization of resources to control
wildland fires. This course covers the review and comparison of
tactical assignments with incident objectives, analyzing capabilities of
the resources assigned and making work assignments for each
resource to accomplish the tactical objectives in an assigned area.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 137 DIVISION/GROUP SUPERVISOR S-339 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 24 lecture total
A course of study for Initial Attack Incident Commanders, Task
Force/Strike Team Leaders to be able to function as a Division/Group
Supervisor on a wildland fire incident. The course defines and
differentiates between the division and group supervisor positions, and
teaches the difference between the two positions. The relationships of
Division/Group Supervisor is contrasted with Strike Team Leader, Task
Force Leader, and Initial Attack Incident Commander. Note: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
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(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards).
This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they
meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire
to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can
be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency
Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 141 AIR SUPPORT GROUP SUPERVISOR J-375 –
1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
The Air Support Group Supervisor is primarily responsible for
supporting and managing logistical support for helibase and helispot
operations. This position identifies resources, supplies dispatched for
air support group, requests special air support teams from appropriate
sources through logistics section, determines need for assignment of
personnel and equipment at each helibase and helispot, and maintains
coordination with airbases supporting the incident. Note: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards).
This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they
meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire
to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can
be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency
Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 144 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR
CALCULATIONS S-390 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course of study teaches the concepts required in calculating
wildland fire behavior for safe and effective fire management
operations. It includes local and regional fire behavior issues that are
critical to wildland firefighting, comparison of the effects of daytime
solar radiation and nighttime heat losses from various sources,
descriptions of the effects of terrain, vegetation, clouds, and wind on
relative humidity, three types of inversions, and description of their
effects on wildland fire behavior. The relationship among general,
local (convective), 20-foot, and mid-flame winds is presented along
with a description of how topography affects fuels and their availability
for combustion. Note: While any student can take this course, for
National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must
meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 148 STANDARDS FOR SURVIVAL – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study presents the introductory information for wildland
firefighters on the safety aspects of how to fight fire aggressively but
provide for safety first. This course includes information on how to
initiate all action based on current and expected fire behavior, how to
recognize current weather conditions and obtain forecasts, obtain
current information on fire status, and to remain in communication with
crew members, your supervisor, and adjoining forces. Note: While
any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating
Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior
training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 150 COMMAND & GENERAL STAFF S-420 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course of study presents advanced training for those individuals
who will be assigned to the Command and General Staff positions on a
wildland fire incident. This course presents topics that will develop the
skills and knowledge that are necessary to perform on wildland Type 2
incidents in a command or general staff position, information required
to set up organizational elements necessary to mitigate a wildland fire
incident, how to request additional resources as needed, and
supervision issues related to coordination of staff activity. Note: While
any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating
Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior
training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG
310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 151 LOOK UP, LOOK DOWN, LOOK AROUND S-133 –
.5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study is a wildland fire behavior refresher for
experienced wildland firefighters. It presents the three principle
environmental elements affecting wildland fire behavior, three factors
of fuel that affect the start and spread of wildland fire, three factors of
weather that affect fuel moisture, how wind affects wildland fire spread,
four factors of topography that affect wildland fire behavior, and
descriptions of the dangerous conditions that can develop in a box
canyon and steep narrow canyons. Note: While any student can take
this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 155 INCIDENT TRAINING SPECIALIST S-445 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
A course of study that presents the information needed to organize and
implement an incident training program. This course includes how to
analyze and prescribe training assignments to fulfill individual
development needs of trainees, and to properly document individual
trainee performance and the incident training program. Note: While
any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating
Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior
training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG
310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 158 FACILITATIVE INSTRUCTOR M-410 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
This training course is designed to help students become effective
facilitative instructors. The purpose of this course is to improve training
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delivery and quality by presenting instructional methods with an
emphasis on student-oriented adult training techniques. This course is
designed for students to meet NWCG instructor requirements. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees' recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-
1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall
ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this
course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy
of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Department or at
the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). This course
may be offered in a distance learning format.
FTWO 160 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER
UPDATE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study prepares the student to respond to a Hazardous
Materials incident in a safe and competent manner and be able to
function at an operational level. Note: While any student can take this
course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY
PREVENTION (FTWP)
FTWP 109 PRESCRIBED FIRE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION RX-
341– 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the
skills/knowledge to prepare a prescribed fire plan for technical review
and approval in accordance with the Interagency Prescribed Fire
Planning and Implementation Procedures Reference Guide. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG
310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWP 110 PRESCRIBED FIRE IMPLEMENTATION RX-301–
1.5Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Prescribed Fire Implementation RX-301 is designed to introduce
students to the tools and techniques used to perform the job of a
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (RXB). The course is based on the tasks in
the RXB position task book. It leads students through the duties and
responsibilities associated with the RXB position. NOTE: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG
310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
FTWP 114 WILDFIRE ORIGIN AND CAUSE DETERMINATION
P-151 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student
to be able to conduct a wildland fire investigation. This course includes
how to identify and collect equipment and supplies to conduct a wildfire
investigation, record information about the fire, determine the origin of
the fire, determine the cause of the fire, properly collect and preserve
evidence, interview witnesses and obtain suspect information, prepare
and write reports, and how to present testimony before a judge and/or
jury. Note: While any student can take this course, for National
Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a
complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (www.nifc.gov).
FIRST AID/CPR/EMT (FAID)
FAID 130 PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST AID (EMS) – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course meets Public Safety Training Standards covered by the
U.S. Department of Transportation and is recognized by the local EMS
Agency.
FAID 132 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR) – 2 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course teaches techniques in emergency medical care for the
First Responder, which includes Automatic External Defibrillator
training. This course also meets Public Safety Training Standards
covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation curriculum and
approved by the local EMS agency. Note: Students must make
application through NorCal E.M.S. for certification.
FAID 133 CERTIFICATION CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
RESCUER – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Meets criteria for either the American Red Cross or American
Heart Association
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course will cover CPR and how to treat for foreign body obstruction
in adults, children, and infants. Designed for the professional rescuer.
Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to be
certified in CPR by the agency having jurisdiction.
FAID 175 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 1 BASIC –
5 Units
Prerequisite: FAID 133 with a grade of C or higher, Certification CPR
for the Professional Rescuer or any course equivalent to the 2005
American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation and Emergency Cardio Vascular Care at the Healthcare
Provider Level. Contact Fire Technology Program for information.
Notes:
1. Twenty-four hours of clinical experience at a hospital emergency
room or on an ambulance or an authorized rescue squad will be
required. Providers in the area have requirements for participation in
ambulance observation time. Requirements include proof of a
current TB skin test, Hepatitis B vaccination, or declination. A proof
of vaccination, past history of or titer for MMR. Proof of Tetanus
vaccination less than ten years old and either a past history of or a
titer for Varicella (Chicken Pox). Check with the instructor for details.
2. State certification as an EMT requires that the student is at least 18
years old, has a current “Healthcare provider” CPR card or “CPR for
the Professional Rescuer” card, passes a recognized EMT course,
has not been convicted of specific crimes, and completes the
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statewide written and skills examination. (As of 1/1/2006 the state
has adopted the National Registry EMT exam as its statewide exam.
Upon successful completion of the statewide exam, the student
must submit an application to the Local EMS Agency for
certification, which is valid statewide).
3. This class meets for additional time “outside” of the scheduled weekly
meeting time. This may include Saturdays, Sundays or night shifts.
4. State regulations require the EMT students possess CPR training
equivalent to the 2010 American Heart Association’s Guidelines for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular
Care at the Healthcare Provider level as a prerequisite for admission
to an EMT-1 basic course.
5. Students are required to purchase nitrate gloves, 1-way pocket mask
valve and a Shasta College EMT Program student photo ID card.
6. Students must submit proof of a drug screening and a background
check through a Shasta College approved vendor prior to going into
clinical facilities. Shasta college personnel must review and approve
test results prior to students participating in clinical observations.
Class Hours: 58 lecture/109 lab
An intensive course to assist the student with developing skill in
recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and proper procedures
in emergency care. Upon successful completion of the course, the
student must make application through Northern California Emergency
Medical Services, Inc., for certification.
FAID 178 EMT 1 BASIC RECERTIFICATION– 1 Unit
(formerl y FAID 178AD)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/14 lab total
A comprehensive review of signs and symptoms of illness and
traumatic injuries. Skills necessary to provide immediate temporary
care of such victims are also reviewed. Course is approved by
Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc. and Sierra-
Sacramento Valley EMSA for the purpose of EMT recertification. Upon
successful completion of the course, the student may make application
through Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (Trinity
County only), and Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMSA (Shasta & Tehama
Counties only) for recertification. Note: This course may also be
taken to satisfy the requirements for recertification as a first responder.
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FRENCH (FREN)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
FREN 1 ELEMENTARY FRENCH – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This introductory course is designed to give the student intense
practice in speaking and listening to French, and reading and writing in
French, with additional emphasis on grammar and pronunciation. The
class will focus on communication relating to daily life and routine
activities, such as people and places, family life, weather, leisure-time
activities, and the foods we eat. Also, students are introduced to the
culture of French-speaking people.
FREN 2 ELEMENTARY FRENCH – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: FREN 1 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
In this continuation of Elementary French, there is continued emphasis
on listening to oral French and on speaking the language, along with
writing and reading French. Students expand their language skills and
vocabulary, improving their ability to ask and answer questions, to
discuss daily life, events in the past or present, travel, leisure-time
activities and shopping. Students will read short texts about French
history and culture, as well as watch videos about French-speaking
countries.
FREN 3 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: FREN 2 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign
Language Placement Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A thorough review of basic communication skills (speaking, listening,
reading, and writing) and formal study of the patterns of French.
Students continue to strengthen their speaking skills as they work
toward mastery of the language. The course includes reading
expository writing along with pieces of French literature.
FREN 4 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: FREN 3 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The fourth semester of the language emphasizes conversation,
contemporary literature, French culture and composition. Reading
selections include poetry, theatre, and journalistic expressions.
GEOGRAPHY AND GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES
(GEOG)
GEOG 1A PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY– 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course explores Earth’s physical systems, their dynamic
processes, and surface expressions. Topics include weather, climate,
hydrology, tectonics, geomorphology, and the biosphere. Attention is
given to spatial patterns and impacts of human activities.
GEOG 1AL PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LAB – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: GEOG 1A
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course explores Earth’s physical systems, through lab and field
activities. Scientific method of inquiry is employed to the interpretation
of climate, landforms, water, and living communities. Scientific data will
be collected, displayed, and interpreted, for a range of Earth processes
and formations. Students will use map products to make observations,
take geographic measurements, and interpret phenomena, Students
will also interpret physical phenomena, such as temperature, pressure,
and humidity as they relate to geographic location.
GEOG 1B CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course examines the relationships among world cultures in order
to investigate population, religion, language, and other societal
characteristics. It also analyzes spatial differences among cultures
including housing types, family usage of space within the house, and
city planning. The role that physical geography plays in determining
cultural attitudes and the influence that cultural geography has on the
natural ecology are also discussed. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
GEOG 2A FIELD GEOGRAPHY (PHYSICAL) – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field excursions will vary throughout California, Southern
Oregon and Western Nevada over a three-day weekend or over a
series of three Saturdays.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Field observation of physical processes and formations are essential to
the study of geography. Landforms, water resources, erosion hazards,
soil conditions, and vegetation patterns are among the topics that
illustrate the interactions between humans and the environment. Each
course offering will emphasize a particular topic in physical geography,
with unique field sites selected to demonstrate the topics in question.
Students will be exposed to a range of field techniques including
sampling and the use of various types of measurement equipment.
Field excursions will vary throughout California, Southern Oregon and
Western Nevada over a three-day weekend or over a series of three
Saturdays. Students will also attend three 3-hour lecture sessions.
Additional field trip fees for lodging, entrance fees and related items
will be specified in the course schedule.
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GEOG 2B FIELD GEOGRAPHY (CULTURAL) – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field excursions will vary throughout California, Southern
Oregon and Western Nevada over a three-day weekend or over a
series of three Saturdays.
Class Hours: 9 Lecture/27 Lab total
Field observation and analysis of human landscapes is essential to the
student cultural geography. Topics including land-use patterns,
economic and transportation systems, wealth disparities, cultural
practices and historical legacies will be explored in the field. Each
course offering will emphasize a particular topic in cultural geography,
with unique field sites selected to demonstrate the topic in question.
Students will be exposed to field techniques including note taking,
interviews, field mapping, and document research. Field excursions
will vary throughout California, Southern Oregon and Western Nevada
over a three-day weekend or over a series of three Saturdays.
Students will also attend three 3-hour lecture sessions. Additional trip
fees for lodging, entrance fees and related items will be specified in the
course schedule.
GEOG 5 DIGITAL PLANET: GIS AND SOCIETY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will explore the technologies and the societal implications
of our digital planet. Specific attention is given to geospatial
technologies which provide locational services, imagery, mapping and
other capabilities. In addition to use in industry, government, and non-
profit sectors, these technologies are also common on mobile devices
and in Internet applications. Investigation of issues related to society,
population, and geo-politics will be undertaken using a variety of
Internet-based technologies that are ideally suited to analyzing
sociological data and geographic patterns. This course will also
consider issues of geographic perception, social justice, equity,
privacy, and representational accuracy of our digital planet. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 7 CALIFORNIA GEOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an introduction to California's diversified
geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, and
mineral and water resources. The cultural landscapes of ethnic
diversity, our Native American past, urban and agricultural regions and
the economic challenges of the future are also examined. California
Geography examines these topics, their spatial distributions and their
impact on the environment. Class includes a Saturday field trip;
Internet offering includes a virtual field trip. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
GEOG 8 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will introduce students to the world’s major geographic
regions. This course will increase student awareness of geographic
concepts by examining the physical, cultural, economic and political
characteristics of the major realms of the world through the unifying
concept of the geographic region. This course will illustrate the
importance of the world’s geographic regions and how they interrelate.
The location of important geographic features such as mountain
ranges, rivers, countries, and major cities will be an important part of
the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 9 MAP AND GEOSPATIAL PRINCIPLES – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to maps, imagery, and geospatial
technologies. Students will learn geographic techniques for data
collection, interpretation, and presentation. Map principles along with
types of maps and their applications are covered. Methodologies
include map reading, use of imagery, geographic information systems
(GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and map creation. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 10 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS – 3 Units (formerl y GIS 10, NR 84)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: GEOG 9, or previous completion of GEOG 9 with a grade
of C or higher
Advisory: CIS 1 with a grade of C or higher or demonstrated computer
literacy.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers the theory and practice of geographic information
systems (GIS). Students learn essential GIS procedures for data
viewing, acquisition, manipulation, geographic referencing, and map
creation. GIS data types, properties, database operations and
applications are covered. Basic methods of GIS analysis are also
included. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 12 GIS DATA DESIGN AND CAPTURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers design and implementation of geographic
databases for GIS data capture and management. Included are
essential concepts and practices of relational database management
systems, with specific application to GIS. Data is captured using GPS
and mobile GIS methods. GIS digitizing and editing are also covered.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 13 GIS SPATIAL ANALYSIS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers GIS for investigating geographic patterns,
relationships and connections. Spatial analysis methods are employed
for both raster and vector data. Emphasis is on problem-solving and
decision making using GIS. Models and scripts for automating GIS
processes also undertaken. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
GEOG 14 GIS CARTOGRAPHY AND VISUALIZATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers fundamental concepts of cartography and
visualization using geographic information systems (GIS). Students
employ design principles to create effective maps, incorporating data
from a variety of formats. Hardcopy and web maps are produced.
Animations, 3D maps, and other visualization techniques are explored.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 15 INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GEOG 9 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers remote sensing fundamentals as they apply to
mapping of Earth’s surface. Electromagnetic spectrum of radiant
energy and the radiation emitted from Earth surface provide a
foundation for understanding of the types of imagery available and
their characteristics. Image enhancement, classification and
quantitative techniques are explored with attention to integration with
GIS datasets. Application of remote sensing for land cover change,
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vegetation classification, and environmental quality are explored. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 21 GIS-CAD INTEGRATION – 1 Unit (formerl y GIS 21)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher or working experience
with CAD or GIS
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course covers computer-aided drafting (CAD) structure, principles
and processes as they apply to geographic information systems (GIS).
CAD data management is a critical aspect of GIS. Students will work
with various CAD data to learn processing and manipulation
techniques for displaying and working with CAD data in a GIS.
Preparation and georeferencing of CAD data will be key components
of the course. AutoCAD and ArcGIS software will be used in this
course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 24 CUSTOMIZING GIS – 1 Unit (formerl y GIS 24)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces students to customizing GIS applications to
improve efficiency for specific editing and data manipulation scenarios.
Several methods for customizing ArcGIS will be introduced including
loading pre-built third party tools, creating custom toolbars, custom
buttons, geoprocessing toolboxes, geoprocessing models, along with a
brief introduction to writing scripts. The course will briefly introduce the
students to programming ArcObjects with VBA and Python for
programming scripts. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
GEOG 25 GIS PROJECTS – 1 Unit (formerl y GIS 25)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher or working GIS
experience
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course provides students with skills in GIS project design,
implementation and management. Successful GIS projects require a
systematic approach to identification of system objectives, required
resources and implementation approach. Acquisition and management
of data, along with project documentation, will also be covered.
Students will apply these skills through the design and implementation
of a project. Projects will be presented to other GIS users. ArcGIS,
ArcPad, and ArcIMS will be the primary software used for the course.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 94 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS WORKSITE
LEARNING – 1-8 Units (formerly GIS 94)
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
GEOLOGY
See Earth Science – ESCI
GERMAN (GERM)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
GERM 1 ELEMENTARY GERMAN – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course is designed to give the student training in spoken German
at a basic level, including some reading, writing, and much speaking.
Students gain aural comprehension level of German through basic
conversation and listening skill development. Customs and culture are
also emphasized.
GERM 2 ELEMENTARY GERMAN – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GERM 1 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign
Language Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course takes the student on to a more proficient level of German.
Comprehension and speaking levels are increased through
participation in many oral activities (role playing, skits, plays, etc).
Further information on culture and traditions are provided, including
information regarding Germany’s position in the world today.
HEALTH (HLTH)
HLTH 1 HEALTH AND WELLNESS – 3 Units
(formerl y PE 1, HPE 11)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course focuses upon those elements of human behavior which
influence the health status of both the individual and the community.
Topics include personal fitness, nutrition, sexuality, sexually
transmitted disease, drug dependence including alcohol and tobacco.
Also included are topics dealing with lifestyle disease, especially
cancer, cardiovascular disease and lung disease.
HLTH 2 NUTRITION AND FITNESS – 3 Units
(formerl y PE 2, HPE 7)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture
Analysis and evaluation of current practices and theories regarding
nutrition and exercise, and their relationship to weight control and
physical fitness. Each student will learn to prepare an individual
physical assessment, exercise prescription and nutritional analysis to
promote optimum healthful living.
HLTH 3 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS – 3 Units
(formerl y PE 3, HPE 57)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introductory course for individuals who wish to increase their
knowledge and understanding of substance abuse and chemical
addiction. This course will introduce students to a variety of
substances that can become abused and can lead to addiction. The
substances covered in this course include: Tobacco (including
smokeless tobacco), alcohol, street/recreational drugs, performance
enhancing drugs, and sexual stimulants. Information will focus on the
physical and societal affects of the misuse and abuse of these
substances and methods that can lead to the control and/or elimination
of use of these substances.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (HEOC)
See Also: REGN, and VOCN
HEOC 10 APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y HEOC 197)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
HEOC 10 is designed to introduce the principles of applied
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pharmacology to the current or prospective nursing and allied health
student. Students will explore the names, classifications, actions, uses,
side effects, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications,
and drug to drug interactions of medications. Topical pharmacological
issues will be discussed. Additionally, students will learn how to use a
drug guide to gain basic knowledge about medications. This course
may be offered in a distance learning format.
HEOC 94 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
HEOC 100 PREPARING FOR A NURSING CAREER – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 Lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course presents the role of the Associate Degree Nurse and the
Vocational Nurse within various healthcare settings. Students will
assess their own learning styles and compare their abilities to those
required in nursing. Critical thinking skills will be introduced and
applied to various scenarios using the knowledge base acquired from
prerequisite courses and life experiences. Written, verbal, and math
skills will be emphasized, along with exercises in examination,
presentation, and interview skills. Learning resources, study strategies
and stress management will be addressed to prepare the Associate
Degree Nursing and Vocational Nursing candidate for the rigors of
being a nursing student. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
HEOC 130 NURSE ASSISTANT – 11 Units
Class Hours: 128 Lecture, 256 Lab total
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet health and safety
clinical requirements. See www.shastacollege.edu/HSUP/NA-
HHA/generalinformation or call 530-339-3600 for detailed information
on requirements.
Note: Upon enrollment all students must be fingerprinted through the
Live Scan process. Students will not receive a certificate until they
have received criminal record clearance.
This course is designed to prepare students to perform the basic skills
required for employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The course
is approved by the Department of Public Health and certificates will be
issued upon successful completion of the course. Students are then
eligible to apply for the state competency examination for certification.
HEOC 131 HOME HEALTH AIDE – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 20 Lecture, 27 Lab total
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must complete HEOC 130 with a
grade of C or higher, and pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment
Program examination or possesses current Nurse Assistant Certification.
Course is designed to prepare students to provide nursing care in the
home setting by expanding the role of the nurse assistant. Upon
successful completion students will be eligible for Home Health Aide
certification through the California Department of Public Health.
HEOC 160 STRESS MANAGEMENT – 2 Units (formerly HEOC 185)
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This class is designed to teach students the skills needed to recognize
that all stressors affecting our actions are driven by our beliefs and
values and how they affect the choices we make in dealing with stress.
It will provide students with the opportunity to practice a variety of
coping techniques that will assist them in making their lives less
stressful. These techniques will include relaxation, the development of
a support system, effective communication and listening. Students will
gain the knowledge necessary to recognize their uniqueness and the
importance of developing their personal power. Upon completion of
this course, students will have the skills necessary to know how
choices affect the quality of their lives and how to bring about positive
life-style change.
HISTORY (HIST)
HIST 1A HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of the origins and development of civilization in the western
world from pre-history to 1600, with special emphasis on institutions,
thought, and culture. The course is designed to show the continuity of
western civilization and to overview the heritage of the present
generation. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
HIST 1B HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of the development of civilization in the western world from
1600 to the present, with special emphasis on institutions, thought, and
culture. The course is designed to show the continuity of western
civilization and to explore the heritage of the present generation. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 2 WORLD CIVILIZATION TO 1500 C.E. – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which
developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. Political institutions,
religious ideologies, rise and fall of empires and the major cultural
innovations of each of the major world civilizations will be considered.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 3 WORLD CIVILIZATION: 1500 to Present – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of the development of the major civilizations of the world from
1500 to the present. The focus is on the political, economic, social,
intellectual and religious forces present in the rise of Africa, the
Americas, Asia and Europe from 1500 to the present day. The study of
the dynamic interaction of peoples and cultures will give a multi-
perspective view of world history. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
HIST 17A UNITED STATES HISTORY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-
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Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include
contact and settlement of America, the movement toward
independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution,
westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and
consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course
satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 17B UNITED STATES HISTORY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from 1877 to
the present. The course covers the rise of industrialization, the
expansion of America into world affairs, the causes and results of the
Great Depression, the world wars of the 20
th
century, the Cold War,
and post-9/11 America. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for
US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
HIST 25 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is a survey of the historical development and contributions
of African Americans in the United States. Topics include African
civilizations, the African slave trade and Diaspora, the development of
African American culture, colonial and Antebellum slavery,
Emancipation and Reconstruction, J im Crow, the Harlem Renaissance,
civil rights, African Americans at war, and the concepts of race,
ethnicity, race relations, and social activism. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
HIST 35 HISTORY OF MEXICAN AMERICANS – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
History 35 traces the social, economic, and political history of Mexican
Americans from the Spanish conquest to the present. Focus will be on
the historical trajectory of Mexican Americans as they emerged from a
series of migrations, conflicts, and negotiations with Native Americans,
Anglo Americans, and others. The course will also explore the unique
social, economic, and political forces that shaped U.S. policies toward
Mexican migrants and Mexican Americans.
HIST 36 HISTORY OF THE FAR EAST – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introduction to the contemporary Far East. Designed primarily for
the student who has had no previous contact with the region. Survey
of the people, cultures, economics, and current problems, with major
emphasis on China and J apan. The majority of the survey deals with
events since 1800.
HIST 38 HISTORY OF WORLD RELIGIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6, or higher or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to give the student an understanding of the beliefs
systems and historical development of the world’s religions and an
appreciation of the contribution of religion to the cultural heritage in
which he lives. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
HIST 40 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT OF CALIFORNIA – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6, or higher or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of the history and government of California. Topics will
include California Indians, Spanish colonization, Californios, US
annexation, economic development, demographic shifts, and current
social, political, and economic issues. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
HIST 55 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6, or higher or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed as a survey of the history of the North
American West. The course covers the history of North American
Indians, wars, statehood, resource extraction, demographic shifts, the
relationship with the federal government, through the economic,
political, and social issues of the present day. The course will
introduce various ways of analyzing the history of the American West,
including the Frontier Thesis, New Western History, and regionalism.
In addition, the course will exam how the American West has been
portrayed in popular literature, television, and film. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
HIST 57 RUSSIAN HISTORY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 or English Placement Level 6 or higher, or ESL
138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A general survey of the Russian State from the beginning of the Kievan
era (1054) to modern Soviet Russia. Included will be an analysis of
the cultural, religious, economic, and social institutions of each century.
Particular emphasis will be placed on contemporary Soviet Russia.
Contributions of individual Russian Leaders will be discussed. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 178 LOCAL HISTORY OF TEHAMA COUNTY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey of the history of Tehama County. The course will examine
the historical development of the country including the impact of
geography, native peoples, economic development as shown in
lumbering, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing and the impact and
development of transportation including river navigation, roads and
highways, railroads and flight. Special topics such as significant
individuals, organizations, rise and fall of towns and cities will also be
considered.
HORTICULTURE
See AGEH and AGVIT for course listings
HOSPITALITY (HOSP)
HOSP 10 INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Overview of structure and relationship of components within the
hospitality and travel industry. Economic and employment impact and
review of food service, lodging, resorts, recreation enterprises,
attractions, cruise, destination bureaus, travel agencies and related
operations. Focuses on orientation to customer service,
cultural/economic trends and career opportunities. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
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HOSP 20 HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Principles of organization, management, and decision models applied
to the tasks and challenges of hospitality operations. Involves
techniques of problem solving (including planning, organizing, staffing,
directing and controlling operations) in areas of front office operations,
housekeeping, personnel and security. The course also examines a
systematic approach to front office procedures by detailing the flow of
business through a lodging operation beginning with the reservation
process and ending with check-out and settlement. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
HOSP 35 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Provides an overview of the information needs of lodging properties
and food service establishments; addresses essential aspects of
computer systems, such as hardware, software, and generic
applications; focuses on computer-based property management
systems for both front office and back office functions; and focuses on
computer-based restaurant management systems for both service-
oriented and management-oriented functions. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
HOSP 40 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Practical approach to the problems of human resource management in
the hospitality industry. Introduction to the personnel function;
selection and placement of personnel; the role of supervision with
emphasis on induction, training, communications, performance,
appraisal, and leadership style. Study of age and salary
administration; motivation; and discussion of union-management
relations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HOSP 45 RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, AND LAWFUL
MANAGEMENT – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course explores potential legal issues and pitfalls that might
impact the hospitality industry. The course covers legislation, such as
the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and other federal discrimination laws
dealing with employment and sexual harassment, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, the Family and Medical
Leave Act of 1993, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Hotel and
Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, antitrust regulations, the National Labor
Relations Act, copyright music laws, tax laws, tip reporting regulations,
telephone resale regulations, consumer protection laws, franchise
regulations, and product liability laws. This course is not intended to
make the student a legal expert on the subject reviewed nor is it
intended to be a substitute for the services or legal opinion of an
attorney. Students will, however, be better able to recognize potential
legal problems or potential lawsuits, which will assist them when
consulting with an attorney on strategies to prevent legal issues from
becoming more serious in their hospitality organization. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
HOSP 50 HOSPITALITY MARKETING, SALES AND ADVERTISING
– 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Application of marketing principles and techniques in the hospitality
industry. Emphasis on developing an understanding of consumers and
using that knowledge to provide value and create consumer
satisfaction while meeting financial goals. This course will also focus
on practical sales techniques, proven approaches to selling to targeted
markets, and advertising’s role in sales. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
HOSP 60 HOSPITALITY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the generation and analysis of quantitative
information for the purpose of planning, control and decision-making by
managers at various levels in hospitality industry operation. Emphasis
is placed on the need for and use of timely and relevant information as
a vital tool in the management process. Also examines accounting
functions to support hospitality management analysis. Special
attention on: internal controls, cost-volume profit relationships,
relevant costs for special decisions, flexible budgets, profit centers and
tax implications of decisions. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
HOSP 65 HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course offers insight into the various aspects of supervision in the
hospitality industry. Supervisory roles, responsibilities, and essential
managerial skills shall be discussed. The goal of the course is to equip
students with the necessary authoritative and decision-making skills to
be used in the workplace. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
HOSP 94 HOSPITALITY WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
HOSP 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY - .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge in hospitality. A
different topics will be addressed each time the class is taught and will
be listed in the schedule of classes.
HOSP 98 SPECIAL LAB TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY – .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27-108 lab total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing topics/knowledge in hospitality.
A different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will
be listed in the schedule of classes.
HUMANITIES (HUM)
A series of interdisciplinary courses designed to meet Humanities
General Education requirements for Transfer and the Associate in Arts
Degree. Courses in the Fine Arts, Literature and Philosophy also meet
this requirement. See a complete listing of courses in the current
College class schedule.
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HUM 2 EXPLORING THE HUMANITIES - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to explore the humanities by examining
expression of human values, ideas, concerns, and experience through
the arts, literature, media and the social sciences. The reading of
important works in the humanities, written analysis, and attendance at
selected performances are major requirements of this course. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
HUM 4 HUMANITIES THROUGH THE FILM - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An examination of the motion picture as an art form. Films from the
silent era through contemporary works will be examined in order to
analyze and appreciate them from philosophical, historical, literary,
aesthetic and cultural perspectives. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
HUM 70 EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to explore the effect that television has had on
contemporary culture, with regard to language, art, history, and
aesthetics. The changing content of the television medium and its
influence on society will be examined through the humanities
perspective. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
HUM 304 ADVENTURES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS – 0 Units
Class Hours: 3-54 lecture total
Informal explorations of personalities, works and major themes in
symphonic and chamber music, opera, modern drama, the American
musical, and films, designed to promote increased personal
appreciation and enjoyment of these forms of artistic expression.
INDEPENDENT STUDY (IS)
IS 99/199 INDEPENDENT STUDY – .5-3 Units
Class Hours: 27 hours for each ½ unit
Independent study provides a forum for advanced work in a given field
of study. A student may contract with a full-time instructor to do
independent study in a specific subject area in which he/she has
exhausted the regular curricular offerings. For transfer level courses,
the student must have a declared major or already possess a degree
and have completed a minimum of 12 transfer units at Shasta College.
For non-transfer level courses, the student has completed a minimum
of 12 units at Shasta College. Note: Any combination of these courses
may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments or a
maximum of six independent study units.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (INDE)
INDE 1 CAREER PLANNING FOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
– 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Career opportunities and training requirements in Industrial
Technology will be examined as well as small business employment
and entrepreneurship. Students will be assisted in identifying career
and business opportunities and developing career goals. This class is
required of all Industrial Technology majors.
INDE 37 Electricity and Electronics – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture, 54 lab total
This course will provide the theory and hands-on electronic skills
necessary for students in vocational or Career Technical Education
courses such as the Automotive and Diesel Industrial Technology,
Computers, Mechatronics, Energy, Heavy Equipment/Transportation
programs and more. Course content includes electrical theory,
components testing, and troubleshooting of many types of electrical
systems including AC and DC systems.
INDE 38 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL MECHATRONICS – 3
Units (form. INDE 138, ELEC 138, ELEC 138/139)
Advisory: INDE 37 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 101 with a
grade of C or higher or Math Placement Level 3 or higher, and ENGL
280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed for students who wish to be introduced to the
basic principles of electronics and electricity for various vocational and
industrial applications. Topics include basic theory of DC and AC
circuits, semiconductor theory, digital concepts, circuits and systems
and their applications.
INDE 40 ENTRPRENEURIAL MANUFACTURING – 2 Units
Advisory: AGMA 44, BUAD 40, or WELD 73 with a grade of C or
higher, or experience with hand tools, power tools, and machinery
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
This course will introduce students to theory and hands on skills in
small business manufacturing with the intent to develop products that
will be manufactured and sold by the students in class. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
INDE 41 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment
This course introduces electrical theory and electronic devices with a
focus on industrial and advanced manufacturing uses. Physical wiring,
schematics and relay logic, ladder logic and programmable logic
controllers are also introduced. This class may be offered in a distance
education format.
INDE 42 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL DEVICES – 3 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
Prerequisite: INDE 41 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment
This course introduces industrial control devices used in advanced
manufacturing. Devices include motors, sensors, valves, and more.
This course also covers the control of these devices by Programmable
Logic Controls (PLC) including PLC code using ladder logic with RS
5000, PLC Circuit design, schematics, wiring, troubleshooting and
maintenance. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
INDE 43 INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL – 3 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
Prerequisite: INDE 42 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment
This course will introduce industrial Motor Control Centers (MMCs)
with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing using Programmable Logic
Controls (PLCs) with 3-Phase AC motors. Variable Frequency Drives
(VFDs) using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Remote Input/Output,
Human-Machine Interface (HMI), signaling, and loop control are
covered as well as schematics, wiring, PLC ladder logic code for these
circuits using RS 5000 and system integration, maintenance and
troubleshooting. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
INDE 44 INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL – 3 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
Prerequisite: INDE 43 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment
This course introduces industrial process control using Programmable
Logic Controls (PLCs) with loop control. Multiple process systems,
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) devices, whole system design, wiring,
coding using RS 5000, building, maintenance and troubleshooting are
also covered. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
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INDE 94 INDUSTRIAL TECH WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in 7 units which include worksite learning units.
Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
INDE 101 INDUSTRIAL TRADE BASICS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The course provides an overview of basic skills required for individuals
seeking entry-level employment in industrial occupations. The
subjects covered include workplace safety and regulations, hand and
power tools, basic rigging, introduction to blueprints, and an overview
of soft skills related to effective communications and employability
requirements necessary for sustainable employment.
INDE 102 INDUSTRIAL TRADE ESSENTIALS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
The course provides an overview to fundamental industrial mechanical
concepts, principles and equipment. The subjects covered include
precision measurement, print reading, hydraulics/pneumatics,
lubrication, bearings, flexible belt / mechanical drives and an
introduction to basic electricity.
JAPANESE (JAPN)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
JAPN 1 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course is designed to give the student training in pronunciation,
essentials of grammar, reading, writing, and speaking. The student is
also introduced to the customs and culture of the J apanese people.
JAPN 2 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in J APN 1 or Foreign Language
Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course is a continuation of J APN 1. Greater emphasis is placed on
writing and the writing system in J APN 2. Students will learn 90 Kanji
characters. Further J apanese culture, history and traditions are provided.
JAPN 3 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: J APN 2 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course will give the student higher level language skills necessary
to function in an adult environment. Great emphasis is placed on
learning how to read and write a number of Kanji characters, and
understanding J apan and its people through further J apanese culture,
history, life and traditions.
JAPN 4 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: J APN 3 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 4
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course builds on the higher level language skills acquired in J APN
3 with greater emphasis on the linguistic diversity needed to function in
an adult environment. Emphasis will be on learning to read and write an
additional 150 Kanji characters. Stress is placed on J apanese culture.
JAPN 19 JAPANESE CONVERSATION 1 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: J APN 1 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 2
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Intense practice in the spoken language. Course focuses on
development of fluency by perfecting speech patterns, increasing
vocabulary, and reinforcing pronunciation through simple sentence
patterns, audio CDs, oral presentations, interactive communication in
activities such as thematically centered conversations and conducting
interviews. This course is for the practical use of J apanese. Cultural
presentations will also be made through film, filmstrips, anime, music,
TV programs, etc.
JAPN 20 JAPANESE CONVERSATION 2 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: J APN 19 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign
Language Placement Level 3
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Continuation of J APN 19. Further intense practice in the spoken
language. Course focuses on development of higher fluency by
perfecting speech patterns, increasing vocabulary, and reinforcing
pronunciation through additional sentence patterns, audio CDs, oral
presentations, interactive communication in activities such as
thematically centered conversations and conducting interviews. This
course is for more advanced practical use of J apanese. Further
cultural presentations will also be made through film, filmstrips, anime,
music, TV programs, etc.
JOURNALISM (JOUR)
JOUR 21 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed principally as a survey of the mass media,
including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, motion pictures,
books, the Internet and new technologies. The course will include
study of mass communication theories, the effect of new technologies
on society and the history of mass communication media. Students
will research and analyze current mass media phenomena and will
produce a term paper reflecting their discoveries. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
JOUR 24 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION – 2 Units
(form. JOUR 24A/24BD)
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, and ability to type 25 wpm
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Designed as a practicum in print production, primarily newspaper.
Students will be required to work for a print publication, typically the
college newspaper, the Lance. Instructional topics include advanced
newswriting (first semester), principles of editing (second semester),
publication design (third semester), and management issues (fourth
semester). The two-hour instructional component is a mixture of
lectures, discussion and group work. The lab component will include
staff meetings for the college print production. Assessment in the
course is based on mastery of the instructional content and quality of
work done for a print publication. Students are required to turn in
weekly work activity reports and keep files of their published work
during the semester. Students who work for a print publication other
than the Shasta College Lance must sign up for 1 to 2 units of worksite
learning to be taken concurrently with J OUR 24.
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JOUR 27 NEWSWRITING AND REPORTING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6, and ability to type 25 wpm
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to gathering, synthesizing/organizing and writing news
in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the
journalist and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and
write based on their original interviews and research to produce news
content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings, and
other events, writing under deadline and use of AP Style. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
JOUR 29 PHOTOJOURNALISM – 2 Units
Note: Students are urged to furnish own camera
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course covers the theory and skills needed in the practice of
photography for the print media, including college publications and
publicity. The program will employ professionally recognized picture-
taking techniques and digital imaging procedures. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
KINESIOLOGY (KINES)
KINES 1 FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y PE 10, HPE 8)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introduction of the professional foundations of human movement to
include career opportunities in areas of teaching, coaching, Allied
Health and fitness; and an overview of the sub-disciplines in
kinesiology. Course topics will include history, philosophy, concepts,
programs, qualification, careers, issues, and future of the discipline.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
KINES 2 SPORTS EMERGENCY CARE – 3 Units
(formerl y HLTH 10, PEAT 1, HPE 91)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Theory and practice in care and prevention of injuries. Course will
cover basic injury prevention, recognition, emergency care and
immediate treatment of injuries. Students will have the opportunity to
become certified in standard first aid, CPR, and AED upon completion
of requirements.
MATHEMATICS (MATH)
MATH 2 PRECALCULUS – 6 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 108 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 324)
Note: Students may take either MATH 2A and MATH 2B, or MATH 2 in
order to meet transfer requirements. Successful completion of both
MATH 2A and MATH 2B is the equivalent of MATH 2
A course to prepare the student for MATH 3A (Calculus) utilizing
function graphing technology. The content includes linear, polynomial,
rational, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, conic
sections, matrices, parametric equations, and their applications. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 2A PRECALCULUS COLLEGE ALGEBRA – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students may take either MATH 2A and MATH 2B, or MATH 2
in order to meet transfer requirements. Successful completion of both
MATH 2A and MATH 2B is the equivalent of MATH 2.
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This college level course introduces functions and function algebra for
majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The
main focus is on linear, absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational,
logarithmic and exponential functions. Students will learn algebraic
techniques, modeling techniques and technology-based techniques for
solving equations involving these functions and for investigating the
graphs of these functions. This course may be offered in distance
education format.
MATH 2B PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 2A with a minimum grade of C or better or Math
Placement Level 5 or higher
Note: Students may take either MATH 2A and MATH 2B, or MATH 2
in order to meet transfer requirements. Successful completion of both
MATH 2A and MATH 2B is the equivalent of MATH 2.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course on trigonometry utilizing function graphing technology. The
content includes trigonometric functions of real numbers and angles,
analytic trigonometry and applications, polar coordinates, parametric
equations, and introduction to vectors. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
MATH 3A CALCULUS 3A – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 2 with a grade of C or higher, or MATH 2B with a
grade of C or higher, or Math Placement Level 5 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
First semester of a four-semester sequence covering differentiation of
single variable functions, applications of the derivative, introduction to
integration, and introduction to differential equations. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 3B CALCULUS 3B – 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3A with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 6 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 270)
Techniques of integration, including substitution, integration by parts
and partial fractions. Improper integrals. Applications of integration to
geometry and physics: finding areas, volumes and arclength, work,
center of mass and fluid force. Sequences, series, absolute
convergence and convergence tests, power series and Taylor and
MacLaurin series. First-order ordinary differential equations and linear
second-order differential equations. Parametric and polar curve
differentiation and integration. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
MATH 4A CALCULUS 4A – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3B with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 7 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course covers vectors in two and three dimensions, partial
differentiation, multiple integrals, line integrals, divergence, gradient,
curl, Stokes' and Green's Theorems.
MATH 4B DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3B with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 7 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
An introduction to ordinary differential equations, using qualitative,
numerical, and analytic methods to investigate solutions. The course
covers first order equations, systems of first order equations and linear
second order equations. Topics include matrix methods, use of complex
variables, Laplace transforms, and series solutions. Applications involving
modeling with differential equations are included throughout the course.
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MATH 6 LINEAR ALGEBRA – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3A with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A first course in linear algebra, this course provides a thorough
treatment of systems of linear equations, including row operations,
Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Properties of vectors and
the theory of vector spaces are covered. Topics include linear
independence, inner products, orthogonality, eigenvectors,
eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Applications are included
throughout the course.
MATH 8 FINITE MATHEMATICS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The course covers sets, matrices, and systems of equations and
inequalities; linear programming; combinatorial techniques, introduction
to probability; and mathematics of finance. The course is intended to
provide (along with MATH 9) the mathematical skills needed for entry
into upper division Business, Social, and Behavioral Science courses.
MATH 9 SURVEY OF CALCULUS – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
A course in analytical geometry, differential and integral calculus for
students whose majors require a short course in calculus without the
depth offered in MATH 3A.
MATH 10 PLANE TRIGONOMETRY – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A basic course in trigonometry. Topics covered include angles, units of
measurement, trigonometric functions, solutions of right and oblique
triangles, identities, graphs, vectors, conic sections and polar
coordinates. Algebraic and numerical methods are used in problem
solving. Graphic calculators are utilized throughout the course.
MATH 11 PATTERNS OF MATHEMATICAL THOUGHT – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A one-semester survey course emphasizing mathematical reasoning.
Various applications of mathematics are covered with topics selected
from: Geometry, Statistics, Management Science, Number Theory,
Social Science, and Computer Science. The course is designed to give
students an understanding of some of the vocabulary and methods of
mathematics with a focus on ideas.
MATH 13 COLLEGE ALGEBRA FOR LIBERAL ARTS – 3 Units
(formerl y MATH 1)
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This is a college level course for majors in the Liberal Arts that
introduces functions and function algebra. The main focus is on linear,
polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, logarithmic and
exponential functions and equations. Students will learn algebraic
techniques, modeling techniques and technology-based techniques for
solving equations and inequalities involving these functions and for
investigating the graphs of these functions. This course also covers
systems of equations. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
MATH 14 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
An introductory course in statistics designed to show the role of
modern statistical methods in the process of decision making.
Concepts are introduced by example rather than by rigorous
mathematical theory. The following topics will be covered: measures
of central tendency and dispersion, regression and correlation,
probability, sampling distributions including the normal, t, and chi-
square, statistical inference using confidence intervals and hypotheses
testing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 17 CALCULUS FOR SOCIAL AND LIFE SCIENCES –
4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3A with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 6 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
Continued study of differential and integral calculus with applications to
Social and Life Sciences. Includes integration methods, modeling with
systems of differential equations, calculus of several variables, and
partial derivatives. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
MATH 41A CONCEPTS OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS –
3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL
Placement Level 8 or higher
Note: This course is valuable for students intending to become
elementary school teachers.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Emphasis is on development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-
depth investigations of mathematics topics, which include: patterns and
sequences, inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving, logic,
set theory, set of real numbers and its subsets.
MATH 41B CONCEPTS OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS –
3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 4 or higher (MATH 41A is not a prerequisite for MATH 41B)
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL
Placement Level 8 or higher
Note: This course is valuable for students intending to become
elementary school teachers.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Survey of the elements of mathematics usually taught in the
elementary grades from an advanced standpoint. Emphasis is on
geometry, probability and statistics.
MATH 100 TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS –
3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 240 or MATH 260 with a grade of C or higher, or
Math Placement Level 2 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course blends mathematical topics with practical technical
applications. Emphasis is placed on the use of mathematics in solving
problems involving arithmetic, algebra, and plane geometry. Practical
applications are provided for specific technical occupations.
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MATH 101 BASIC ALGEBRA – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 240 or MATH 260 with a grade of C or higher, or
Math Placement Level 2 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A first course in algebra designed to cover the basic concepts and
operations of algebra including solving linear equations, exponent
laws, arithmetic and factoring of polynomials, and graphing linear
equations in two variables. Applications are encountered throughout
the course.
MATH 101L BASIC ALGEBRA LAB – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course provides students with hands-on activities that reinforce
the concepts of the lecture course, MATH 101. The laboratory is
designed to provide students with an opportunity to further investigate
the solving of linear equations, exponent laws, arithmetic and factoring
of polynomials, and graphing linear equations in two variables.
MATH 102 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA – 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 270)
A second course in algebra at the developmental level. This course
prepares the student to take a baccalaureate level general education
mathematics course. Topics covered include equations and functions
of the following types: quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and
radical. The course also covers systems of linear equations and
inequalities in two variables and quadratic inequalities in one variable.
Applied problems are encountered throughout the course. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 110 ESSENTIAL MATH (FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE) –
3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 101, MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or
Math Placement Level 3 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to provide a survey of mathematical topics that
are appropriate for students pursuing an Associate Degree. Topics
included are number sense, algebra, geometry, probability and
statistics. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 114 Pre-Statistics – 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 240 or MATH 260 with a grade of C or higher or
Math Placement Level 2 or higher.
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 270)
This course prepares students who do not plan to major in math,
science, computer science or business for transfer-level Statistics. It is
an accelerated course that prepares students for transfer-level
Statistics. Topics include ratios, rates, and proportional reasoning,
arithmetic reasoning using fractions, decimals and percents, evaluating
expressions, analyzing algebraic forms to understand statistical
measures, functions, use of linear and exponential functions to model
bivariate data, use of logarithms, logarithmic scales and semi-log plots,
graphical and numerical descriptive statistics for quantitative and
categorical data. This class may be offered in a distance education
format.
MATH 150 MATH STUDY SKILLS– 1 Unit (formerl y GS 100)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students do not necessarily need to be concurrently enrolled in
a math class.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course is designed to assist students in learning mathematics
through the development of successful study skills and exam-taking
methods. This course addresses learning styles, how to read a math
book, completing homework assignments, how to take notes and
exams, strategies for solving word problems, and techniques for
overcoming math anxiety.
MATH 210A PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1A – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers.
MATH 210B PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1B – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 210A with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Multiplication and division of fractions.
MATH 210C PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1C – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 210B with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Addition and subtraction of fractions.
MATH 210D PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1D – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 210C with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals.
MATH 210E PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1E – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 210D with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course covers operations on real numbers, including adding,
subtracting, multiplying and dividing signed numbers.
MATH 220 BASIC MATHEMATICS – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course covering the basic skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, with word
problem applications. Subjects also taught include prime numbers,
order of operations, ratios, and proportions.
MATH 230A PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2A – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 220 with a grade of C or higher, or MATH 210E
with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
A basic introduction to simplifying algebraic expressions and solving
equations.
MATH 230B PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2B – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 230A with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Development and applications of ratios and proportions.
MATH 230C PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2C – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 230B with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Development and applications of percents.
MATH 230D PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2D – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 230C with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Development and application of measurement.
MATH 230E PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2E – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 230D with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
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Development and application of Geometry. This course is the final
module in preparation for entry into MATH 100, MATH 101, and/or
BUAD 106.
MATH 240 PRE-ALGEBRA – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 220 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 1 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course provides a transition from arithmetic to algebra, covering a
review of arithmetic operations; introducing the concepts of variables
and signed numbers; the properties of addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division containing variables; solution of equations
and word problems. This course prepares the student for entry into
MATH 101, 100, and/or BUAD 106.
MATH 260 BASIC MATH AND PRE-ALGEBRA – 5 Units
Advisory: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course covers topics from arithmetic through an introduction to
algebra. Topics include basic operations on whole numbers, fractions,
mixed numbers, decimal numbers, and signed numbers, along with
presenting word problem applications for each. Additional topics
include order of operations, ratio and proportion, solving percent
problems, and an introduction to variables and beginning concepts of
algebra. Algebraic concepts to be introduced include addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division of algebraic expressions and
solving algebraic equations.
MICROBIOLOGY (MICR)
MICR 1 MICROBIOLOGY – 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A, 2A, or CHEM 2B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/108 lab total
This course is an introduction to microorganisms, including bacteria,
viruses, protozoans, fungi, and helminths. Topics covered include the
general properties, characteristics, and classification of microbes,
identification and control, genetics and biotechnology, physiology,
metabolism, and ecology. Also discussed are immunity and the
medical impact of microbial diseases.
MUSIC (MUS)
All music theory and literature courses: ENGL 190 eligibility. All other
music classes have specific musical performance ability requirements
which are listed in each course description.
MUS 1 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 22
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course in music theory for the general student which is suitable for
music majors as a prerequisite for further theory study. Class includes
pitch notation, melody, rhythm, and meter, scales and modes,
intervals, keys and key signatures, triads, chords, and some sight-
singing. Course is designed for Elementary Education majors and Pre-
Music Core Program. Some math, especially fractions, is necessary.
A computerized skills tutorial is included in the text and is required.
Piano skills are helpful in maximizing learning in this course.
Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. This course
is commonly transferable to a baccalaureate program.
MUS 2 DIATONIC HARMONY AND MUSICIANSHIP – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 1 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
A study of scales and modes, key signatures and intervals, handwritten
notation of pitch, and rhythms of simple and compound meters.
Anatomy of harmony and melody. Four part harmonic writing, basic
progressions, cadential formulas and integration of both with ear
training and sight-singing. Analysis of music and composition will be
concurrent with materials studied, which include phrase structure,
figured bass symbols, and introductory dominant sevenths. Course is
designed for the Music Core Program and is the first course of the four
semester music theory sequence required to satisfy the Music Core
Program and lower division music transfer. Course may be challenged
and is transferable.
MUS 3 ADVANCED DIATONIC HARMONY & MUSICIANSHIP –
4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
This course is designed for the Music Core Program. It is the second
course of the four-semester Music Theory Sequence required to satisfy
the Music Core Program and lower division music transfer, may be
challenged and is transferable. Course content includes idiomatic work
from selected historical periods with a critical approach to stylistic
analysis. All diatonic chords through the introduction of the V7, the first
truly chromatic chord, will be studied. Introduction to two part
counterpoint. The syntax of all diatonic chords and their hierarchy in
the harmonic language will be learned, along with all inversions. This
course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic
materials of Music 2 through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and
dictation.
MUS 4 CHROMATIC HARMONY – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 3 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic
materials of Music 3 through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and
dictation. This is the third course of the four semester music theory
sequence required to satisfy the Music Core Program and lower
division music transfer, may be challenged and is transferable. It must
be taken for a grade by music majors. Study chromatic alterations as
used during the 18
th
and 19
th
Centuries, and the concept of Sonata-
Allegro form in an overview of larger forms. The course work utilizes a
lab period to build and apply keyboard skills, dictation, sight singing
and rhythm skills.
MUS 5 TWENTIETH CENTURY HARMONY – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 4 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
A study of the composition techniques and harmonic practices of the
Twentieth Century and the development of critical judgments about the
Century’s styles. Not only does this course incorporate the concepts
from Music 3, but also in addition, through writing and analysis, it will
include: post-Romantic techniques such as borrowed chords and
modal mixture, chromatic mediants, Neapolitan and augmented-sixth
chords, 9
th
, 11
th
and 13
th
chords, altered chords and dominants; and 20
th
Century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory,
pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter, rhythm, and minimalistic ideas.
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic
materials of Music 4 through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and
dictation. The course may culminate in the writing of a composition,
probably theme and variations. This course utilizes a lab period to build
and apply keyboard skills, sight singing dictation and rhythm skills. This
is the fourth semester music theory sequence required to satisfy the
Music Core Program and lower division music transfer.
MUS 10 MUSIC APPRECIATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course that introduces the elements of music and music
terminology, proceeding through principal composers and the chief
features of six historical periods of music, from the Medieval Era to the
present. Students learn about orchestral, acoustic and electric
instruments, and new technologies including digital media. Students
will attend concerts and listen to recordings. Recommended for AA
Humanities elective, CSU General Ed Arts elective and Pre-Music
Program.
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MUS 11 HISTORY OF JAZZ AND ROCK – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course that covers the characteristics of jazz forms, including
ragtime, Dixieland, blues, swing, progressive jazz and rock. Course
gives the student the opportunity to become familiar with all of the
various styles of jazz and provides an understanding of the social and
technical influences that cause stylistic change. This course is
designed to create an interest in music for the non-music major.
Course is recommended for the Humanities elective.
MUS 14 WORLD MUSIC – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
World Music is a global exploration of musical traditions of various
representative world musical cultures and musical techniques in a
variety of cultural contexts not included in the broad genre of European
based art music.
MUS 15 HISTORY OF ROCK – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course that covers the characteristics of Rock forms and
important musicians. 1950s (Rockabilly, Little Richard, Chuck Berry,
Elvis Presley, Doo-Wop, and various Rhythm & Blues musicians).
1960s (Folk-Rock, Surf-Rock, Motown, Twist, The Beatles, British
Invasion, Electric Folk-Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic, and J azz-Rock).
1970s (Heavy Metal, Art Rock, Funk, Glitter, Disco, and Punk). 1980s
(New Wave, Hair Metal, Synthpop, and Rap. 1990s (Grunge,
Alternative, and Rap/Hip Hop). Course gives the student the
opportunity to become familiar with all the various styles of Rock and
provides an understanding of the social and technical influences that
cause stylistic change. This course is designed to create an interest in
music for the non-music major.
MUS 16 HISTORY OF JAZZ – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course that covers the characteristics of jazz forms, including
Ragtime, Dixieland, Blues, Swing, Bop, Cool, Progressive J azz, and
the origins of new popular genres beginning in the 1950s. Course
gives the student the opportunity to become familiar with all of the
various styles of jazz and provides an understanding of the social and
technical influences that cause stylistic change. This course is
designed to create an interest in music for the non-music major.
MUS 21A BEGINNING GUITAR – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 21, 21A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide their own instruments
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A beginning course in the techniques of guitar, including basic chords,
strums, finger-picking, and tuning. Guitar history and styles and music
fundamentals are also presented.
MUS 21B INTERMEDIATE GUITAR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 21A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide their own instruments
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A course designed to move the guitar player beyond basic chord use, to
further implement notational skills, right hand skills, and to expand the
beginner into the active use of E moveable chords, A moveable chords
and the moveable scales that enhance the guitar player’s basic skills.
MUS 21C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE GUITAR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 21B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide their own instruments
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
This course expands the intermediate guitar player beyond the E and
A moveable chord forms and scales into the use of the C moveable
chord and scale form and the G moveable chord and scale. The
course will include more advanced right hand techniques and a review
of notation, tablature, and song writing skills.
MUS 21D ADVANCED GUITAR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 21C with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide their own instruments
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
This course expands the intermediate guitar player beyond the E and
A moveable chord forms and scales into the use of the C moveable
chord and scale form and the G moveable chord and scale. The
course will include more advanced right hand techniques and a review
of notation, tablature, and song writing skills.
MUS 22A BEGINNING PIANO – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 22)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A fundamental course in keyboard techniques (simple piano music,
accompaniments, chords, scales, and exercises) and music
fundamentals (notation, melody, harmony and rhythm). Course is
recommended for Music and Elementary Education majors.
MUS 22B INTERMEDIATE PIANO – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 23, 22BD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 22A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Students will formulate and play several Major scales, their chords and
primary cadences; analyze the same in simple music; harmonize
simple melodies and perform pieces of a lengthier nature from 4
historic periods. The course will interpret subdivided and more
complex rhythms and build confidence in class performance.
MUS 22C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PIANO – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 22B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Students will formulate and play added Major scales along with their
relative minors and cadences thereof; analyze primary and secondary
chords; perform lengthier classical works, such as sonatinas, sonatas
and minuets—along with music from all 4 periods. Students will
develop the ability to interpret keys with more than 2 accidentals.
MUS 22D ADVANCED PIANO – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 22C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Students will play in more sophisticated keys, with 3 or more
accidentals. This course will be a continuation of Major and relative
minor scales and cadences and will implement and analyze secondary
dominants, 4-part Chorale style and considerably longer pieces from
all periods. In-class performances required.
MUS 25A BEGINNING STRINGS – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 25, 25AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MUS 1 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Instruments provided if available
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A beginning course in violin, viola, violoncello, and string bass
organized to establish basic skills of tuning, pitch and tone production,
both pizzicato and bowed, beginning in the first position until security in
the frame of the hand and correct playing position is established.
Elementary shifting first to third position on violins/violas. Normal and
extended first position on the cello. Half and first position on string bass.
MUS 25B INTERMEDIATE STRINGS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 25A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Instruments provided if available
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Study of off the string bowings, vibrato, special effects. The major
goals of the course are to establish more advanced intermediate skills
with sound pedagogy while playing representative string solo music,
simple chamber music, duos, trios, quartets, and Baroque & Classic
Orchestra music with correct bowings and proper style.
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MUS 25C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE STRINGS – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 25CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 25B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Instruments provided if available
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
An intermediate course in violin, viola, violoncello, and string bass
utilizing more advanced positions and shifting on all instruments.
Bowing techniques include on-the-string bowings, détaché, linked,
legato and mixed bowings when appropriate.
MUS 25D ADVANCED STRINGS – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 25CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 25C with a grade of C or higher
Note: Instruments provided if available
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Advanced study of off the string bowings, vibrato, and special effects.
The major goals of the course are to establish advanced skills with
sound pedagogy while playing representative string solo music,
advanced chamber music, duos, trios, quartets, and orchestra music of
Romantic and Contemporary repertoire with correct bowings and
proper style.
MUS 29 BEGINNING VOICE – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 27A)
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A beginning course in vocal technique, repertoire, stage deportment,
and performance. Course utilizes a variety of vocal genres to teach
tone quality, breath control, posture, diction and interpretation. Class
performances required. Course recommended for Music, Theater Arts,
and Elementary Education Majors.
MUS 30 INTERMEDIATE VOICE – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 27B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 29 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
An intermediate course in vocal technique and performance. Course
utilizes a variety of vocal literature to teach tone quality, breath control,
posture, lyric diction and interpretation. Class performances required.
Course recommended for Music Core Program, Theatre Arts majors
and Elementary Education majors.
MUS 31 CHAMBER CHOIR -1 Unit (formerl y MUS 31AD)
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance ability. This course is a restricted elective for
the Music certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses that
fulfill this requirement: MUS 40 Concert Choir, and MUS 41, Shasta
College Women’s Ensemble.
Note: Performances are required
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Organized for advanced singers. Admission to the class will be by
audition to determine performance capability. This course provides
performance by solos, duets, trios, quartets and full ensemble.
Literature is selected from all periods of music with the emphasis on
madrigals. Field trips and performances are required. This course
cannot be challenged, must be taken for a grade, and is transferable.
Students are expected to progress in skill level to be able to master
more advanced material. Note: This course may be repeated three
times for a total of four enrollments since skills are enhanced by
supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 33 JAZZ ENSEMBLE – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 33AD)
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This class offers experience in the study and performance of big band
commercial and jazz arrangements. Note: This course may be
repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 35 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 35AD)
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance ability. This course is a restricted elective for
the Music certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses that
fulfill this requirement: MUS 40 Concert Choir, and MUS 41, Shasta
College Women’s Ensemble.
Note: Performances are required
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Organized for students interested in singing jazz and commercial
music. Note: This course may be repeated three times for a total of
four enrollments since skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and
practice.
MUS 40 CONCERT CHOIR – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 40AD)
Note: Field trips and performances may be required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that sings a variety of music, both
historical and contemporary. This course teaches fundamentals of
reading choral music, using examples from choral literature. Note:
This course may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments
since skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 41 SHASTA COLLEGE WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Performances are required (SSA)
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A performing choir that sings choral works for women’s chorus from all
musical period and styles. Works are selected from every era. Note:
This course may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments
since skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 42 SHASTA COLLEGE CHORALE – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 42AD)
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance capability. This course is a restricted elective
for the Music Certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses
that fulfill this requirement: MUS 40 Concert Choir, and MUS 41,
Shasta College Women’s Ensemble.
Note: Performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that sings a variety of music, both
historical and contemporary, with an emphasis on large choral forms
such as oratorios and cantatas, accompanied by instruments. Note:
Field trips and performances are required. This course may be
repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 43 SHASTA COLLEGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 43AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance ability. This course is a restricted elective for
the Music Certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses that
fulfill this requirement: MUS 46, Shasta College Symphonic Band or
MUS 25, Strings.
Note: Field trips and performances are required
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A college symphony orchestra providing an opportunity for
instrumentalists to perform standard and contemporary orchestral
literature. Field trips and performances are required. All groups
rehearse evenings only. Note: This course may be repeated three
times for a total of four enrollments since skills are enhanced by
supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 44 SHASTA COLLEGE YOUTH SYMPHONY – .5-1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance capability. This course is a restricted elective
for the Music Certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses
that fulfill this requirement: MUS 46 Shasta College Symphonic Band
or MUS 25 Strings
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 27-54 lab total
A college based symphony orchestra for the training of young
musicians, providing an opportunity to perform standard and
contemporary literature for younger musicians. Note: This course may
be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
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MUS 46 SHASTA COLLEGE SYMPHONIC BAND – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 46AD)
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A course in performance techniques of both standard and
contemporary band literature. Rehearses evenings only. Note: Field
trips and performances are required. Note: This course may be
repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 47 SHASTA COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 47AD)
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance ability. This course is a restricted elective for
the Music Certificate and Music AA Degree. Non audition courses that
fulfill this requirement: MUS 33 J azz Ensemble.
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This class offers experience in the study and performance of big-band
jazz arrangements. Rehearses evenings only. Admission to the class
will be by formal audition to determine performance ability [Ed. Code
Sect. 58106 (b) (3)]. Note: This course may be repeated three times
for a total of four enrollments since skills are enhanced by supervised
repetition and practice.
MUS 48 APPLIED MUSIC – .5 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be a declared Music major,
enrolled in a Music Theory class (MUS 2-5), and enrolled in a large
music ensemble (MUS 31-47).
Class Hours: 27 lab total
This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using
appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the
progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in
preparation for transfer to a CSU/US music degree program.
Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
MUS 50 VOCAL INSTITUTE – 1-3 Units
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 9-27 lecture/27-81 lab total
The Vocal Institute is an intensive course of both vocal and dramatic
instruction in an applied performance setting for students who are
interested in dramatic vocal performance. Content includes repertoire
instruction in art song, musical theater and opera. It is an applied
activity course that includes lectures, assignments, rehearsals and
studio tutorials. Students learn vocal technique, lyric diction, solo and
ensemble performance, character development, stagecraft and
movement, and score reading. Art songs and scenes are performed in
original languages, including Italian, French, German and English.
Skills are built through supervised application resulting in improved
performance. Class includes staged performance of art song, opera
and musical theater literature. Note: Course may be repeated three
times for a total of four enrollments.
MUS 51 OPERA IN PERFORMANCE – 1-3 Units
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This course provides for skill development, both vocal and dramatic, at
all levels, beginning through advanced, in an applied performance
setting for students who are interested in classical dramatic vocal
performance. It is an applied activity course in which skills are built
through supervised application resulting in improved performance.
Emphasis is on solo, small ensemble and chorus performance. Class
culminates with fully- or partially-staged performances of opera
literature. Note: Course may be repeated three times for a total of four
enrollments.
MUS 61A BEGINNING PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – .5 Unit
(formerl y MUS 61, 61AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Attendance at a musical event is required. It is recommended
that students have a fine arts performance track, such as a solo
instrument, voice proficiency, or drama.
Class Hours: 27 lab
A course in the experience of listening, analyzing, and criticizing
classical music performances in class and the community. Applied
Music students, local musicians, and professional musicians perform
and lecture. Required for Pre-Music and Music Core Program.
MUS 61B INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – .5 Unit
Advisory: MUS 61 A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Attendance at a musical event is required. It is recommended
that students have a fine arts performance track, such as a solo
instrument, voice proficiency, or drama.
Class Hours: 27 lab
An intermediate level course in the experience of listening, analyzing,
and criticizing classical music performances in class and the
community. Students must perform on an applied solo instrument, with
a college-level short lecture on the material presented. Applied Music
students, local musicians, and professional musicians perform and
lecture. Required for Pre-Music and Music Core Program.
MUS 61C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE
ANALYSIS – .5 Unit
Advisory: MUS 61B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Attendance at a musical event is required. It is recommended
that students have a fine arts performance track, such as a solo
instrument, voice proficiency, or drama.
Class Hours: 27 lab
An intermediate level course in the experience of listening, analyzing,
and criticizing classical music performances in class and the
community. Students must perform on an applied solo instrument
using intermediate level literature appropriate for an upper-division
audition. Applied Music students, local musicians, and professional
musicians perform and lecture. Required for Pre-Music and Music
Core Program.
MUS 61D ADVANCED PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – .5 Unit
Advisory: MUS 61C with a grade of C or higher
Note: Attendance at a musical event is required. It is recommended
that students have a fine arts performance track, such as a solo
instrument, voice proficiency, or drama.
Class Hours: 27 lab
An advanced course in the experience of listening, analyzing, and
criticizing classical music performances in class and the community.
Applied Music students, local musicians, and professional musicians
perform and lecture. Students are expected to perform at a level close to
that of an upper division student on a solo or vocal instrument. Required
for Pre-Music and Music Core Program.
MUS 64 BEGINNING KEYBOARD SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 1 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course to build and apply beginning keyboard skills utilizing
the basic concepts of the lecture course, MUS 2.
MUS 65 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 64 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course to build and apply intermediate keyboard skills
utilizing the basic concepts of the lecture course, MUS 3.
MUS 66 ADVANCED-INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD SKILLS –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 65 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course to build and apply advanced-intermediate keyboard
skills utilizing the basic concepts of the lecture course, MUS 4.
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MUS 67 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 66 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course to build and apply advanced keyboard skills utilizing
the basic concepts of the lecture course, MUS 5.
MUS 98 SPECIAL MUSIC TOPICS – .5-2 Units
(formerl y MUS 98AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to study a
variety of topics dealing with performance, musicology, changing
knowledge and contemporary issues in the field of music. A different
topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed
in the schedule of classes. Recommended for Music majors; open to
anyone with an interest in the topic.
MUS 301 ORCHESTRA FOR SENIORS – 0 Units
Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be
conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the
student has the required ability to participate in performances.
Class Hours: 9-54 lab total
A course designed to offer opportunities for older adults to participate
in ensemble music with the Symphony Orchestra.
MUS 302 SYMPHONIC BAND FOR SENIORS – 0 Units
Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be
conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the
student has the required ability to participate in performances. Field
trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A course designed to offer opportunities for adults to participate in
ensemble music with the Symphonic Band.
MUS 303 MUSIC FOR SENIORS – 0 Units
Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be
conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the
student has the required ability to participate in performances.
Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in the performance medium.
Class Hours: 18-54 lab total
A course designed to offer opportunities for older adults to participate
in music performance.
NATURAL HISTORY (NHIS)
NHIS 5 NATURAL HISTORY OF THE NEOTROPICS– 4 Units
Note: Due to the focus of this course, class time at a neotropical site is
required and students must make their own arrangements to attend
class at this site.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course will focus on the evolution and interdependence of biotic
communities and ecosystem components of the Neotropics, with an
emphasis on rainforest and tropical reef systems. Major topics covered
will include species diversity, species adaptation, energy flow and
nutrient cycling, underlying geologic and climatic forces influencing the
neotropical region, as well as human influence and biodiversity
conservation. Students will become familiar with current field research
techniques and will develop important scientific skills such as
observation, identification, data collection, and data interpretation as
they work to understand neotropical ecosystems.
NHIS 15 NATURAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA– 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required day field trips
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Designed to give the student a unified view of the natural history of
California with an emphasis on Northern California. The geology,
weather, ecology, life zones, plant and animal species, and aquatic
and mountain environments are emphasized.
NHIS 65 NATURAL HISTORY OF PATRICK'S POINT – 1 Unit
(formerl y NHIS 65AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide their own camping gear and food. The
college supplies and requires bus transportation for no additional cost.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total - includes one orientation meeting
plus one weekend
A three day, two night field trip to Patrick's Point State Park to
familiarize students with the organisms and ecological interactions
occurring in the various plant communities and intertidal zones. One
pre-trip introductory lecture will be held.
NHIS 105 NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SOUTHERN CASCADES –
1 Unit (formerl y GEOL 105)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course is an introductory, short-term field class in which the
development of land forms and occupation of niches associated with a
volcanic site will be covered. Types of volcanoes, life zones, specimen
identification (rock, plant, and animal), and reading topographic maps
will be introduced in the classroom and expanded upon during a two-
day overnight field trip.
NATURAL RESOURCES
See AGNR for course listings
NURSING
See Registered Nursing or Vocational Nursing
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (OAS)
OAS 10 EXCEL FOR WINDOWS – I – 1 Unit
(formerl y CIS 10, MIS 73)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This is an introductory course that introduces the concepts, principles,
and uses of the EXCEL spreadsheet through multi-media lecture,
demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include use of the
Windows environment; creating, editing, formatting, and printing a
worksheet; charts/graphs development; and formulas/functions using
relative and absolute cell reference. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 11 EXCEL FOR WINDOWS – II – 1 Unit
(formerl y CIS 11, MIS 74)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: OAS 10 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
Designed to expand and improve worksheet skills through multi-media
lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include
managing workbook data, using tables, analyzing table data,
automating worksheet tasks, enhancing charts, and using what-if
analysis. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 12 EXCEL FOR WINDOWS – III – 1 Unit
(formerl y CIS 11, MIS 75)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: OAS 11 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
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Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
Designed to expand and improve worksheet skills to a more advanced
level of proficiency through multi-media lecture, demonstration, and
discussion. Instruction will include analyzing data using PivotTables,
exchanging data between programs, sharing files using the web,
customizing Excel, and advanced worksheet management and
programming in Excel. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
OAS 30 CREATING AND MANAGING THE VIRTUAL OFFICE –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
There has been an increase in interest in using technology to work
from home – telecommuting. Individuals may choose to work outside
of their corporate/business office or may be entrepreneurs who wish to
be self-employed. This course will explore issues that should be
addressed when creating a virtual office. Topics will include managing
your time, customizing your workplace, evaluating and buying
technology, communicating with technology, and business ethics. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 51 INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING AND WORD –
3 Units (formerl y BUSI 51)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
An introductory course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. Class
includes learning to type alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys by
touch; developing speed and accuracy; and formatting business
documents including letters, memos, reports, tables and labels.
Recommended for all students that want to learn typing and Microsoft
Word. No prior knowledge of computers is required making this course
an excellent place to start for beginning computer users. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 52 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING AND WORD – 3 Units
(formerl y BUSI 52)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: OAS 51 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
An intermediate course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. This
course continues the development of keyboarding speed and accuracy
while emphasizing the formatting of various kinds of business
correspondence, reports, tables, forms, and desktop publishing
projects from rough drafts. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
OAS 53 ADVANCED KEYBOARDING AND WORD – 3 Units
(formerl y BUSI 53)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: OAS 52 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
An advanced course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. This is the
capstone course allowing the student to meet any business document
requirement. The course is designed to give additional practice in
building speed and accuracy and to apply previously learned document
formatting competencies to a variety of integrated office projects in
international marketing, hospitality, travel, energy, electronics,
insurance, government, law, and medicine. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
OAS 64 COMPUTERIZED TEN-KEY – .5 Unit (formerl y BUSI 64)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lab total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
A course designed to teach the numeric 10-key pad by touch on the
computer with speed and accuracy using industry standards for data
entry. Proficiency on three employment tests used by three large
interstate corporations help the student meet employment standards.
The course has been designed to accommodate hearing impaired
students. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 80 OUTLOOK – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with
appropriate software. Computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus. Students taking
the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in
the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces the student to the use of Microsoft Outlook, a
desktop information management program in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Instruction will include managing email messages, scheduling
appointments and activities with the Calendar, entering and updating
names and addresses as contacts, creating and maintaining an
electronic to-do list with Tasks, and using Categories to organize, sort,
and search. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 84 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
OAS 91 WORD FOR WINDOWS - I – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate
software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resources Center and the Tehama Campus. Students
taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used
in the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces word processing through using Microsoft
WORD for Windows. Microsoft WORD will be used to complete the
functions of creating, editing, saving, opening and printing documents
with varying degrees of difficulty. Topics to be covered include: file
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management; creating new documents using both the blank Word
document screen or wizards and templates; selecting text to
move/copy/delete/format or utilize the clipboard; creating and
formatting tables, including calculations; spelling and thesaurus tools;
font, paragraph and page formatting; customized tabs; indents; bullets
and numbering; borders and shading; headers, footers, and page
numbering; finding and replacing. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 92 WORD FOR WINDOWS - II – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: OAS 91 or OAS 51 with a grade of C or higher. Ability to
type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate
software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resources Center and the Tehama Campus. Students
taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used
in the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces word processing through using Microsoft
WORD for Windows. Microsoft WORD will be designed to expand and
improve basic word processing skills to a higher level of proficiency
through multi-media lecture/demonstration/discussion. Instruction will
include a review of basic concepts and commands, illustrating
documents with graphics, creating a web site, merging word
documents, working with styles and templates, developing multi-page
documents; and integrating Word with other programs. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 93 WORD FOR WINDOWS - III – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: OAS 92 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate
software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resources Center and the Tehama Campus. Students
taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used
in the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
Designed to expand and improve word processing skills to a more
advanced level of proficiency through multi-media lecture/
demonstration/discussion on an IBM compatible microcomputer.
Instruction will include a review of word processing concepts and
commands; exploring advanced graphics, building forms, working with
charts and diagrams, collaborating with workgroups, using macros and
customizing Word. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
OAS 94 POWERPOINT – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with
appropriate software. Some computer access is provided on campus
at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama Campus. Students
taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used
in the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This is a hands-on course designed to familiarize students with
Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will learn how to create effective slide
show presentations with emphasis on customizing text, graphics and
charts. Students will work with embedded and linked objects as well
as hyperlinks and use PowerPoint’s many slide show features. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 110 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y HEOC 110, MEDA 151)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides students with an understanding of the language
of medicine through the study of basic word structures and anatomical,
pathological, and operative terms used within the integumentary,
musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory systems, blood
and lymphatic systems, digestive system, digestive, endocrine, special
senses, urinary, male and female reproductive, obstetrics, radiology,
diagnostic imaging, oncology and pharmacology. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
OAS 112 MEDICAL CODING – 3 Units (formerl y HEOC 112,
MEDA 156, MEDA 156A)
Prerequisite: OAS 110 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is basic introduction to coding for medical billing and
reimbursement. It is designed to provide the learner with fundamentals
needed to use the systems correctly and consistently. The student will
learn the structure and format of medical coding books (e.g., ICD-9-CM
or ICD-10-CM; CPT; HCPCS, Level II) and develop skills in assigning
accurate codes. The student will use acceptable coding guidelines
through practical application. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 113 ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: OAS 112 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course has been designed to enable the learner to interpret health
record documentation for code assignment. Students will apply
established coding guidelines for each coding classification system
included in the course (e.g. ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM; CPT; HCPCS,
Level II). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 114 HEALTHCARE BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT –
3 Units
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in, or have
completed OAS 113 and OAS 150 with a grade of C or higher.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will provide the linkage between specialized medical office
administration practices such as computerized medical account
management and medical coding. The course will enable students to
understand the processing of healthcare claims as it relates to various
insurance payer requirements beginning with abstracting information
from medical chart documents and following procedural steps based
on the nature of the patient status and payer. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
OAS 150 ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS – 3 Units
(formerl y MEDA 150B)
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions
with electronic records in a medical office. Topics covered are
computerized systems for appointment scheduling and follow-up:
claim forms and coding; patient and insurance billing, and medical
practice financial management. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 152 KEYBOARDING FOR SPEED AND ACCURACY – .5 Unit
(formerl y OAS 268, OAS 268AD, BUSI 268AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Class may require outside time using a computer with internet
access and appropriate software. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus.
Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to
the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being
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used in the course.
Class Hours: 27 lab total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
Designed for the beginning to advanced keyboarding student to
improve typing speed and accuracy. Specific drills, proper typing
technique, and ergonomics will be covered in the course. Development
of keyboarding skills are attained through repetitive typing of specific
drills designed to improve both accuracy and speed. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 158 OFFICE PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANTS – 3 Units (formerly BUSI 158)
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A capstone course in medical and office technology. This is an
essential class for students wishing to work in any medical or general
office position. Content includes: understanding the medical practice,
the unique issues of working in a medical office, interacting with
patients, dealing with insurance and finances, medical terminology and
ethics, an overview of the billing and reimbursement process,
scheduling appointments, and obtaining employment, office ethics,
greetings, telephone techniques, working with others, mailing and filing
procedures, appointment/calendaring employment testing, and career
planning. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 160 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION – 3 Units
(formerl y OAS 159/160, BUSI 159B)
Prerequisite: BUAD 166 and OAS 51 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: OAS 110 or previous completion of OAS 110 with a grade
of C or higher
Note: Class may require outside time using a computer with Internet
access and appropriate software. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama campus.
Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to
the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being
used in the course.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to help the student reinforce and expand
knowledge of medical vocabulary and to acquire medical transcription
skills through the typing of medical notes, reports, and diagnostic case
histories. Further experience in transcribing diagnostic imaging,
oncology, cardiology, hematology, general surgery, plastic surgery,
dentistry, orthopedics, neurology, psychiatry, urology, obstetrics,
pediatrics, otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, respiratory,
gastroenterology, and pathology. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 166 RECORDS MANAGEMENT – 2 Units
(formerl y BUSI 163)
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
A study of the basic principles, rules, and procedures of filing. It
includes a study of alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing.
Various types of filing equipment will be analyzed. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
OAS 171 PROOFREADING SKILLS – 2 Units (formerl y BUSI 168)
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm.
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
The course covers the application of appropriate methods of
proofreading documents common to the work place, and an overview
of the essential skills needed to perform text-editing functions in
business settings. High level proofreading skills are vital to the efficient
operation and productivity of the information-processing office.
Proofreading has become a "must" for quality control in the work place.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 250 KEYBOARDING AND WORD – ADAPTIVE – 3 Units
(formerl y OAS 250AD and BUSI 250AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A personal-use individualized course in keyboarding designed to meet
the needs of students with physical and/or specific learning disabilities.
Interested students must be interviewed by the instructor and DSPS
and/or Learning Services Office to determine if the course is
appropriate for the student’s abilities and interests and to make
arrangements for support services. The course includes instruction in
correct keyboarding techniques appropriate for the individual student.
Instruction covers memos, letters, tables, reports, and business forms.
Students work toward personal growth objectives. This course does
not meet the requirement of OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and
Word for an Associate in Arts degree or certificate.
PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)
PHIL 6 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A transfer humanities course introducing students to some of the major
philosophical issues in the history of philosophy through the critical
examination of primary texts. It will both explore what is special about
the questions philosophers ask and consider the most famous answers
philosophers have given to those questions. Areas covered include
philosophy of mind, epistemology, metaphysics, moral philosophy,
political philosophy, philosophy of science, aesthetics, and philosophy
of religion. The course may be offered in a distance education format.
PHIL 7 ETHICS: UNDERSTANDING RIGHT AND WRONG –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course critically examines both the concept of morality as well as
a number of representative ethical theories, such as Kantianism,
Utilitarianism, Contractarianism, Divine Command Theory and Virtue
Ethics. It also introduces students to a range of moral and social
problems such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, cloning,
warfare, gender and sexuality issues, political and economic issues,
and the moral status of the natural world. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
PHIL 8 LOGIC – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Logic is the science that evaluates arguments. This course introduces
principles of reasoning with emphasis on deductive logic. It will
provide students with extensive experience in identifying a range of
correct and incorrect argument forms. The course may include a
treatment of inductive reasoning and fallacies. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
PHIL 14 MODERN WESTERN PHILOSOPHY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on Western Philosophy from the 16
th
to the 18
th
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century, with emphasis on broad epistemological and metaphysical
developments of empiricism and rationalism in philosophical thought
Descartes to Kant. It may include approximate precursors and
successors. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
PE 4 LIFETIME FITNESS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total
In keeping with the primary purpose of Wellness, this course is
designed to provide insight relative to the values derived by enriching
the quality of our lives. Further, it includes the mechanisms for
identifying individual needs and providing the means for measurement
and improvement of lifestyles to reach a higher level of well-being.
This course provides a personalized approach to assess and prescribe
the necessary programs to improve the components of physical fitness
and wellness. In addition to the health related components of physical
fitness (cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, muscular
flexibility, body composition), topics covered include nutrition and
weight control, cardiovascular risk reduction, stress management, drug
and alcohol abuse, AIDS, and environmental health issues. This
course further prepares enrollees in successfully passing certification
testing conducted by National Council on Strength and Fitness.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/FITNESS & CONDITIONING
PE 11 FUNDAMENTAL CONDITIONING – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 1AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed for students who wish to assess and improve
physical fitness levels and encourage a healthy attitude toward overall
physical conditioning and fitness. Students receive instruction
concerning the theories and practical activities involved in obtaining
and maintaining an appropriate level of physical fitness, and through
this process the students gain the ability to develop strategies and
knowledge to make informed decisions for healthy lifestyle habits.
PE 12A BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS – 1 Unit
(formerl y PE 12, HPE 24AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is an introduction to weight training and fitness. It will
include the safety aspects of successful weight training and techniques
associated with a well-rounded beginning weight training program. This
class will focus on the introduction of basic core lifts primarily through
the use of weight lifting machines and circuit training programs that
target the major muscle groups and emphasize the connection
between cardiovascular fitness and strength training.
PE 12B INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 12A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is for the intermediate level weight training and fitness
student that has successfully passed PE 12A, Beginning Weight
Training and Fitness. It will teach the intermediate level weight training
and fitness student the safety issues and techniques involved in using
free weight resistance training exercises. Emphasis will be on
developing a workout program that includes the use of free weight
(dumbbell and barbell), power lifting techniques, and Olympic lifts for
total development of the various muscle groups. Through the use of
cardiovascular exercises and resistance exercises the student will be
able to develop a high level of whole body fitness.
PE 12C ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 12B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is an advanced weight lifting and fitness class where the
student sets his/her own goals and develops a program to meet their
goals. This class will focus on the student’s ability to generate, assess
and apply an individual fitness program to meet individual fitness goals
and encourage lifetime fitness.
PE 15 AEROBIC DANCE – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 53AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A complete physical conditioning program designed to increase
cardiovascular efficiency through choreographed dances.
PE 16 AEROBIC EXERCISE – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 63AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 total activity
A complete physical conditioning program designed to increase
cardiovascular efficiency through aerobic type exercises.
PE 17 YOGA – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Introduction to basic yoga postures. Students will study and practice
the principles of yoga exercise through self-awareness, breathing,
relaxation, visualization, and meditation. Students will also learn the
origin and history of yoga as a form of healthful exercise. This course
is designed to meet all levels of experience in yoga techniques.
AQUATICS
PE 30A BEGINNING SWIMMING – 1 Unit
(formerl y PE 30, HPE 40AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This class provides instruction in aquatic skills necessary for survival,
efficiency in swimming, and conditioning in the aquatic environment.
PE 30B INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 30A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to help the intermediate swimmer improve
cardiovascular endurance through swimming and to teach sound
individual conditioning techniques. Instruction will emphasize freestyle
and backstroke. Each student will progress toward becoming an
endurance swimmer for enhanced fitness.
PE 30C ADVANCED SWIMMING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to develop training skills, knowledge, strategy,
and appreciation of competitive swimming for the advanced swimmer.
Students that are preparing for competitive team, club, or triathlon
training are encouraged to enroll in this course.
PE 31 AQUA AEROBICS – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 79AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 total
Aqua aerobics is an activity/fitness class where the student will be
exposed to basic aquatic aerobic exercises. Water is the perfect
medium for providing natural resistance for toning, firming, and
strengthening the whole body. Exercising in water provides the student
an opportunity to gain higher levels of fitness while minimizing the
harsh impact to the body and joints like land base exercises do. This
class includes upright movement skills, and is not a swimming class.
PE 32 WATER POLO – 1 Unit (formerly HPE 44AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to acquaint students with the sport of water
polo. Emphasis on rules, individual skills, team play, and game strategy.
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PE 35 LIFEGUARD TRAINING – 2 Units (formerl y HPE 43AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Red Cross Level VII swimming skills.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
A course designed to provide training and prepare student for
certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Professional
Rescuers CPR, and First Aid Basics. Students who are legally
mandated to repeat this course can contact the Division for details on
how to enroll.
PE 37 SPRINGBOARD DIVING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to present diving skills and techniques for both
the one (1) meter and three (3) meter spring diving board, and criteria
used to judge or score a dive.
DANCE
For Dance courses, refer to DAN in the catalog
RACQUET SPORTS
PE 51A BEGINNING TENNIS – 1 Unit
(formerl y PE 51, HPE 35AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A course designed for the beginning tennis player. This course
emphasizes the fundamentals, techniques and rules of the game of
tennis.
PE 51B INTERMEDIATE TENNIS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 51A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This tennis course is designed for the player who has achieved a
degree of stroke accuracy and dependability. This course will
emphasize power, spin and controlled depth of shots. Footwork and
game plan strategies will be developed along with first serve offensive
shots.
PE 51C ADVANCED TENNIS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 51B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course will help prepare the student for competitive tennis play.
The course will take students with an intermediate level skill
development in all phases of the game of tennis and work to improve
the power and consistency with which these skills are used. In
addition to improved use of tennis skills the course will also focus on
successful strategies of both singles and doubles play.
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS AND TEAM SPORTS
PE 60 SELF-DEFENSE – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 2AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach students techniques in self-defense.
The student will acquire fundamental skills in stances, punches,
blocks, kicks, and escape maneuvers.
PE 62 GOLF – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 32AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary to participate in the game of golf.
PE 69 FOOTBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 3AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary to participate in the game of football with a strong emphasis
on team play.
PE 70A BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL – 1 Unit
(formerl y PE 70, HPE 6AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
An introduction to the game of volleyball with beginning skills and an
understanding and appreciation for the game of volleyball.
Demonstration, drills and practice will provide the student with the
opportunity to develop basic skills. Rules, basic strategy, and team
play will enhance the student’s knowledge to continue this activity at a
higher level.
PE 70B INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 70A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Designed to improve player skills, techniques and knowledge at an
intermediate level for the game of volleyball. Demonstration and
drills/practice will provide the student with the opportunity for improving
skill level. Intermediate skills, such as quick offense/attack will be
demonstrated and rehearsed. Students will have the opportunity to
evaluate and apply knowledge of “out-of-system” play.
PE 70C ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 70B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to continue furthering a student’s knowledge of
the rules and strategies of volleyball as well as practicing the ability to
perform volleyball skills. Higher level skills and strategies
corresponding to the course objectives will be taught and practiced
during this course. Demonstration, drills, practice, team play, and
video analysis will provide the student with opportunities to improve
their personal, as well as their team, skills. Advanced skills, such as
slide hitting, multiple attack offense, and jump serving, will be
demonstrated and rehearsed. Students will learn to evaluate and
apply various offensive and defensive systems.
PE 71 SOFTBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 5AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary to participate in the game of softball with a strong emphasis
on team play.
PE 72 BASEBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 5AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary to participate in the game of baseball with a strong
emphasis on team play.
PE 73 TRACK & FIELD TECHNIQUES – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 12AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary for track and field.
PE 74 SOCCER – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 41AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary for soccer.
PE 75 BASKETBALL – 1 Unit (formerly HPE 4AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Designed to develop basic skills, understanding and appreciation for
the game of basketball. The use of lecture, demonstration and drills will
provide the student with the opportunity for skill development. Rules,
strategy, and team play will enhance the student’s knowledge of the
game of basketball.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION – ATHLETICS (PEAT)
PEAT 5 INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOTBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 14AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate football athlete. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Football instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 6 THEORY OF FOOTBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 9AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate football athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate football. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 7 INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 61AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate volleyball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Volleyball instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 8 THEORY OF VOLLEYBALL – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 52AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate volleyball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate volleyball. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 9 INTERCOLLEGIATE CROSS COUNTRY – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 29AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate cross-country athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Cross country instruction, practice and competition at the
intercollegiate level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title
5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a
student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 10 THEORY OF CROSS COUNTRY – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 30AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate cross country
athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it
is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory and strategies of cross
country. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5
regulations. The California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a
student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 11 INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 15AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate basketball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 lab hours total
Basketball instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 12 THEORY OF BASKETBALL – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 13AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate basketball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate basketball. This course is repeatable in accordance
with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 13 INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 62AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate softball athlete. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Softball instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate level.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 14 THEORY OF SOFTBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 42AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate softball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate softball. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 15 INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 16AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate baseball athlete.
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Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Baseball instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 16 THEORY OF BASEBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 10AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate baseball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate baseball. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 17 INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AND FIELD – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 18AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate track and field athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Track and field instruction, practice and competition at the
intercollegiate level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title
5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a
student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 18 THEORY OF TRACK AND FIELD – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 28AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate track and field
athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it
is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory and strategies of
intercollegiate track and field. Note: This course may be repeated
once for a total of two enrollments. As the athlete's skills and
proficiencies are enhanced, the theoretical and strategic aspects
become more complex and require additional instruction.
PEAT 19 INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 17AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate tennis athlete. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Tennis instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate level.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 20 THEORY OF TENNIS – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 68AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate tennis athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate tennis. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 23 INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 71AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate soccer athlete. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Soccer instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate level.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 24 THEORY OF SOCCER – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 70AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate soccer athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/ 27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate soccer. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 25 INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING AND DIVING – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 82AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate swimming and diving
athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it
is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Swimming and diving instruction, practice and competition at the
intercollegiate level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title
5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a
student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 26 THEORY OF SWIMMING AND DIVING – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 83AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate swimming and
diving athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate
athlete, it is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate swimming and diving. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 29 INTERCOLLEGIATE WRESTLING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate wrestler. Although this
class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 lab total
Wrestling instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 30 THEORY OF WRESTLING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate wrestler. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate wrestling. This course is repeatable in accordance with
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Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 41 OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate football athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
intercollegiate football player during the off-season of competition.
Through the use of specialized strength/conditioning programs, football
specific drills and techniques the student will be provided the
opportunity to increase their strength, endurance and football
abilities/skills to prepare them for the intercollegiate football season.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 42 OFF-SEASON SOCCER TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate soccer athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
soccer athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills and
techniques for the sport of soccer that will help prepare the athlete for
the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 43 OFF-SEASON VOLLEYBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate volleyball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
volleyball athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills
and techniques for the sport of volleyball that will help prepare the
athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is
repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also
allow for repeated enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for
the particular sport.
PEAT 44 OFF-SEASON WRESTLING TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate wrestler. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
wrestler during the off-season of competition. The course will involve
strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills and
techniques for the sport of wrestling that will help prepare the athlete
for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular
sport.
PEAT 45 OFF-SEASON BASKETBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate basketball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
basketball athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills
and techniques for the sport of basketball that will help prepare the
athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is
repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also
allow for repeated enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for
the particular sport.
PEAT 46 OFF-SEASON BASEBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate baseball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
baseball athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills
and techniques for the sport of baseball that will help prepare the
athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is
repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also
allow for repeated enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for
the particular sport.
PEAT 47 OFF-SEASON SOFTBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate softball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
softball athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills and
techniques for the sport of softball that will help prepare the athlete for
the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 48 OFF-SEASON SWIMMING AND DIVING TRAINING –
1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate swimmer and
diver. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is
open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
swimming and diving athlete during the off season of competition. The
course will involve strength and conditioning programs as well as
specific skills and techniques for the sport of swimming and diving that
will help prepare the athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 49 OFF-SEASON TENNIS TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate tennis athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
tennis athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills and
techniques for the sport of tennis that will help prepare the athlete for
the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
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PEAT 50 OFF-SEASON TRACK AND FIELD TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate track and field
athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it
is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
track & field athlete during the off season of competition. The course
will involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills
and techniques for the sport of track & field that will help prepare the
athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is
repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also
allow for repeated enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for
the particular sport.
PEAT 94 WORKSITE LEARNING FOR ATHLETICS/COACHING –
1-8 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHSC)
(see also Earth Science – ESCI)
PHSC 1 PHYSICAL SCIENCE SURVEY – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
Lecture-discussion, demonstration and lab activities cover selected
theories of physics and chemistry, emphasizing the conceptual basis of
these theories. The course is designed for non-science majors as part
of their general education requirement in science. This course is not
appropriate for students who have taken college level physics or
chemistry.
PHYSICS (PHYS)
PHYS 2A GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course provides an introduction to the principles and applications
of mechanics, using the mathematical tools of algebra and right
triangle trigonometry. Topics include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s
Laws, gravity, energy and momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, heat,
fluids and simple harmonic motion.
PHYS 2B GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PHYS 2A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course is a continuation of PHYS 2A, covering mechanical waves
(including sound), electricity, magnetism, geometric optics, interference
and diffraction and elementary modern physics.
PHYS 4A PHYSICS (MECHANICS) – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3A with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 6 or higher
Corequisite: MATH 3B or previous completion of MATH 3B with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
The fundamental principles of mechanics are treated within the
mathematical framework of elementary differential and integral
calculus. Vectors, Newton's Laws, work, energy gravitation, linear and
angular momentum, rotational dynamics and motion studies are
discussed.
PHYS 4B PHYSICS (ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM) – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3B with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 7; and PHYS 4A with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: MATH 4A, or previous completion of MATH 4A with a
grade of C or higher.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
The fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism are treated
using vector integral calculus. Topics include Coulombs Law, electric
fields, potentials, Gauss’ Law, Ohm’s Law, D-C circuits, Magnetism,
Biot-Savart Law, Amperes Law, Capacitance, inductance and RC
circuits.
PHYS 4C PHYSICS (HEAT, WAVES, OPTICS, AND MODERN
PHYSICS) – 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS 4B with a grade of C or higher, and MATH 4A with
a grade of C or higher or Math Placement Level 7
Corequisite: MATH 4B or previous completion of MATH 4B with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
The third in a three-course sequence, this course covers heat and
thermodynamics, general properties of waves, electromagnetic waves,
reflection and refraction, interference and diffraction, and selected
topics in modern physics.
PHYSIOLOGY (PHY)
PHY 1 PHYSIOLOGY– 5 Units (formerly PHY 1/PHY 1L)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 72 lecture/54 lab total
A study of cellular, tissues, and organ function in the human body. A
college level course surveying the elements of human physiology in
selected organ systems with an emphasis on their control and
integration. The course will be presented in a lecture/discussion
format with appropriate audio visual aids to emphasize selected
concepts. Experiments are performed in the laboratory to illustrate
functional characteristics of cells, membranes, and organ systems
discussed in lecture and to provide direct experience with lab
techniques, recording systems, and methods of data analysis. Some
previous knowledge of anatomy and chemistry is helpful, but not
required for success in the course. A prerequisite for A.D.N. and
Dental Hygiene programs.
POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS)
POLS 1 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The central emphasis of this course is upon the terms and concepts
used in the field of political science. Discussion centers upon the
nature of political science, the origin and nature of the State, patterns
and functions of government, the nature of political ideologies, the
nature of the U.S. Constitution and the basic principles of a
constitution. It is recommended that students majoring in political
science or other social sciences take this course. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
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POLS 2 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT –
3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to United States and California government and
politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and
processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior,
political issues, and public policy. This course satisfies the CSU
requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and local
government (US-2 and US-3). This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
POLS 20 POLITICS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the political dynamics of selected developing
nations. Major emphasis will be on problems of poverty, colonialism,
comparative political structures and behavior, imperialism and
international relations. Tensions in political culture between traditional
and non-traditional values in contemporary developing societies will
also be examined. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
POLS 25 GLOBAL POLITICS – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher; and POLS 2
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the political, social, and economic methods and
processes by which nations of the world conduct relations with each
other and within a global system. Ideology, nationalism, diplomacy,
warfare, and the role of international organizations will be addressed.
Major events of the last two centuries and present day issues will be
evaluated in the context of a global system of international relations.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)
PSYC 1A GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an introduction to psychology as a science and
as an applied field. The course provides an integration of physiological,
cognitive, social-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, cultural, and
evolutionary perspectives. Topics include research methods, the
nervous system, perception, learning, thinking, memory, human
development, social behavior, emotions, motivation, personality,
abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
PSYC 5 HUMAN SEXUALITY– 3 Units (formerl y PHY 5)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An informative course in human sexuality, including human
development from conception to adulthood. The anatomy and
physiology of sex as well as behavioral and social aspects of human
sexuality, and myths and laws governing sexual practices will be
covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
PSYC 14 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
ADJUSTMENT – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an overview of psychology as applied to modern
life. It focuses on using psychological perspectives and concepts
toward understanding one’s self and development, relating to others,
and coping with everyday challenges. Topics include personality,
stress, health, emotions, interpersonal relations, gender, sexuality,
mental illness, and psychotherapy. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
PSYC 15 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: PSYC 1A and/or SOC 1 with a grade of C or higher; and
ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or
higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is a study of human interaction. The focus is on the
individual within a social context. Topics such as attitude formation;
conformity; obedience to authority; liking and loving; gender, age, and
cultural diversity; prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping; pro-social
behavior and altruism; aggression; power and leadership; group think
and deindividuation; conflict resolution and peacemaking are explored.
In addition, the research methods and theories used by social
psychologists are discussed. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
PSYC 16 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: PSYC 1A with a grade of C or higher; and ENGL 190 with a
grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher, or ESL
138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the scientific and professional contributions of
psychology to the areas of health and wellness including the promotion
of and maintenance of health; the prevention and treatment of illness;
how psychological, social, and biological factors influence one’s overall
state of health; understanding the roles of patients and health care
providers; and the improvement of health care systems and health
policy formation. Individual characteristics such as gender, culture,
lifestyle, personality, and relationships and their effects on health are
explored. Students pursuing psychology, health care, and/or human
services as their profession will find this course beneficial. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
PSYC 17 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: PSYC 1A with a grade of C or higher; and ENGL 1A with a
grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an overview of psychological disorders, their
characteristics, etiology, and treatment. The course discusses the
many specific types of mental illness along with fundamental issues
such as historical and modern perspectives on mental illness,
diagnosis and assessment, research methods, intervention and
therapies, and legal and ethical issues. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
PSYC 20 CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: PSYC 1A with a grade of C or higher; and ENGL 280 with a
grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 5 or higher, or ESL
138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to cultural influences on human behavior, emotions and
patterns of thinking, including theories, research and findings. Topics
span a range of issues such as life-span development, abnormal
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behavior and mental health, drug use, self-concept, emotions, gender
expectations and gender roles, social behavior, perception, learning,
intelligence, and psychotherapy. By providing students with an
understanding of cultural relativism this course will encourage them to
interact with tolerance and/or appreciation in a world where there is an
increasing contact among different cultures. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
PSYC 25 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 14 with a grade of C or higher and PSYC 1A with
a grade of C or higher
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course surveys various psychological research methods with an
emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, descriptive
methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation,
and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will
be examined through a review of research in a variety of the sub-
disciplines of psychology.
PSYC 41 CULTURAL/SOCIAL CONTEXT OF CHILDHOOD –
3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines child development with a focus on the effects of
cultural and social factors. These factors include those such the
socialization process and cultural influences such as ethnic identity,
socioeconomic status, gender roles, family, peers, faith, and
community. Significant references highlight the experiences of
children and their families from several different historically under-
represented groups. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
PSYC 46 HUMAN MEMORY AND LEARNING - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course explores human memory, learning, and thinking
processes. Topics include: how memories are formed and retrieved,
how learning and memory can be improved, factors that influence our
abilities to learn and remember, learning habits and behaviors through
conditioning, typical and atypical memory flaws, including disorders
such as post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and
amnesia. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
PSYC 94 PSYCHOLOGY WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Psychology Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job- experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses
to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies
through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16
units through repeating this course since course content varies
and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A
maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester. 75 hours
of paid work, or 60 hours of unpaid (volunteer) work earn one semester
unit.
REGISTERED NURSING (REGN)
See Also: HEOC and VOCN
REGN 1 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE –
6.5 Units (formerl y REGN 60)
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the nursing
program
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in REGN 2
Class Hours: 117 lecture total
In this first course leading to Registered Nursing licensure, the
theoretical foundation is built by the student for application in the
clinical area of adult and elderly adult medical-surgical nursing. The
learner is studying the underlying theories and principles of
fundamental nursing care and is introduced to concepts of medical-
surgical nursing, which are demonstrated in the corequisite clinical
course, REGN 2 Clinical Foundations of Nursing Care. The learner
expands on prerequisite course work to ensure a safe foundation for
clinical practice. The student demonstrates critical thinking through
application of the nursing process. Fundamental physical health
assessment is emphasized and therapeutic communication is applied
in patient and family interactions. Wellness is promoted through the
patient education process.
REGN 2 CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE –
5.5 Units (formerl y REGN 61)
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the nursing
program
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in REGN 1
Note: All students participating in clinical rotations must submit proof of
immunizations, TB clearance, and physical examination; pass a drug
screening and a background check; and, have current certification in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the health professional
according to established program process prior to going into clinical
facilities. Students are financially responsible for meeting these
requirements.
Class Hours: 297 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
The first clinical course leading to Registered Nursing licensure finds
the student building a safe foundation for nursing care with basic
nursing skill demonstration in the Clinical Skills Laboratory. Successful
completion of basic nursing skills as vital signs, bathing, skin care,
mobility, and bowel care are then applied to patient care in the hospital
setting. The Clinical Skills Laboratory is utilized continuously
throughout the course for more complex fundamental skills such as
medication preparation and administration, urinary catheterization, and
sterile technique. Application of the theory presented in the co-
requisite course, REGN 1 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Care,
finds the student caring for adult and elderly adult medical-surgical
patients. The student organizes nursing care through the nursing
process; demonstrates effective communication; and maximizes
opportunities for patient education. Simulation lab activity is used to
enhance theory application to the care of medical-surgical patients.
REGN 10 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING I – 6.5 Units (formerl y REGN 70)
Prerequisite: REGN 1 and REGN 2 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in REGN 11 and
REGN 12
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 117 lecture total
REGN 10 is a required prerequisite for REGN 20 and REGN 21. REGN
10 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing program at
Shasta College. This course is one of three Corequisite courses that
make up the second semester of the Associate Degree Nursing
program. Building upon the content of REGN 1 and REGN 2, the
students will expand their knowledge of medical surgical nursing.
Foundational information regarding disease process, etiology,
pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations begin each unit of study.
Then, utilizing a nursing process matrix, medical surgical content is
discussed in relationship to assessment, diagnosis, planning, nursing
interventions, and evaluation. Independent, dependent, and
collaborative nursing interventions are explored.
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REGN 11 CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING I – 4.5 Units (formerl y REGN 71)
Prerequisite: REGN 1 and REGN 2 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 10 and REGN 12
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 243 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
REGN 11 is a required prerequisite for REGN 20 and REGN 21.
REGN 11 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College. This course is one of three co-requisite
courses that make up the second semester of the Associate Degree
Nursing program. Building upon the content of REGN 1 and REGN 2,
the students will expand the fundamental clinical nursing skills they
mastered. Students will have a variety of patient assignments on the
medical floor, surgical floor, neurology floor, orthopedic floor, operating
room and emergency room. Students will have assignments in
specialty areas as available, such as the pre-anesthesia surgical suite
and respiratory therapy. Clinical skills will include receiving report,
organizing their patient care, delegation, assessments, education,
documentation, medication administration, intravenous therapy, blood
administration, TPN/Lipid administration, capillary blood glucose
measurement, and analyzing daily labs. A heavy focus is on improving
objective and subjective nursing assessment skills. Students will
progress from providing care for a single patient to providing care to
two increasingly complex patients. Emphasis is placed on the
integration of theory and the nursing process into the clinical setting by
use of clinical papers, medical record review, and clinical conferences.
REGN 12 ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING – 1 Unit (formerl y REGN 72)
Prerequisite: REGN 1 and REGN 2 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 10 and REGN 11
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 54 lab total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
REGN 12 is a required prerequisite for REGN 20 and REGN 21 and is
a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing program at Shasta
College. This course is one of three co-requisite courses that make up
the second semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Building upon the content of REGN 1 and REGN 2 the students will
expand the basic assessment skills they mastered. Clinical Skills Lab
activities focus on detailed assessment skills. These skills include
subjective and objective assessment activities. Subjective assessment
skills include taking a complete patient history and use of open-ended,
closed-ended, and probing questions to explore key areas in more
depth. Objective assessment skills include inspection, auscultation,
percussion, palpation, and the use of specialized equipment. A key
focus is how to individualize assessments based upon patient
diagnosis and significant patient data. High fidelity simulation will be
used to allow interactive system based case study activities. Students
will utilize an electronic documentation system.
REGN 20 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF FAMILY/MATERNAL-
CHILD NURSING AND MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
II – 7 Units (formerl y REGN 90)
Prerequisite: REGN 10, REGN 11 and REGN 12 with a grade of C or
higher
Corequisite: REGN 21
Class Hours: 126 lecture total
REGN 20 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College and a required prerequisite for REGN 33
and REGN 34. This course is one of two corequisite courses that
make up the third semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Building upon the content of REGN 10 and REGN 11 and REGN 12,
the students will expand their knowledge of medical surgical nursing
and examine the fundamentals of obstetrical and pediatric nursing.
Concepts emphasized include family, communication, health
promotion, illness prevention, teaching, cultural sensitivity, growth and
development, nursing process, critical thinking, legal-ethical issues and
advocacy.
REGN 20X SELECT THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF FAMILY/
MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING AND MEDICAL
SURGICAL NURSING II (NON-DEGREE) – 4 Units
(formerl y REGN 90X/REGN 91X)
Corequisite: REGN 21X
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the 30-unit
option program
Note: This is the course for the non-degree, 30-unit option student. If
not previously completed, all students participating in clinical rotations
must complete a physical examination and pass required elements,
submit proof of required immunizations, drug screening and a
background check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are
financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
REGN 20X is designed for the Licensed Vocational Nurse enrolled in
the 30-uinit non-degree program. It is a required prerequisite course
for REGN 33X, and REGN 34X. This course is one of two co-requisite
courses that make up the third semester of the Non Degree Registered
Nursing program. The students will expand their knowledge of medical
surgical nursing and examine complications in obstetrical and pediatric
nursing. Concepts emphasized include family, communication, health
promotion, illness prevention, teaching, cultural sensitivity, growth and
development, nursing process, critical thinking, legal-ethical issues and
advocacy.
REGN 21 CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF FAMILY/MATERNAL-CHILD
AND MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II – 5 Units
(formerl y REGN 91)
Prerequisite: REGN 10, REGN 11 and REGN 12 with a grade of C or
higher
Corequisite: REGN 20
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process. 1. Students must be enrolled in REGN 20 and have negative
TB skin test (PPD) or chest x-ray, required immunizations and current
CPR Health Care Provider card good for the entire semester before
they are permitted in the clinical area. 2. Uniforms and supplies
according to the Student Handbook: RN Student Handbook 3. Books
purchased in the previous semesters of the I program. 4. Email
account and Internet access, at home or at college library, LRC. 5.
Internet access to online learning system:
http://online.shastacollege.edu/ 6. Passing and paying for drug testing
and background checks, physical examination, immunizations and
updates, according to program policy.
Class Hours: 270 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
REGN 21 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College and a required prerequisite for REGN 33
and REGN 34. This course is one of two corequisite courses that
make up the third semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Building upon the content of REGN 10, REGN 11 and REGN 12, the
students will expand the fundamental clinical nursing skills they
mastered. Students will have a variety of patient assignments on the
obstetrical, pediatric, medical, surgical, oncology, and orthopedic floors
with special assignments in the OB clinic, Shasta College preschool,
home care agencies, the emergency department and pre-anesthesia
unit. Clinical skills will include receiving report, organizing their patient
care, assessments, documentation, medication administration,
intravenous therapy, venapuncture, blood administration, TPN/Lipid
administration, accuchecks, and analyzing daily labs. Students will
progress from providing care for a single patient to providing care to up
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to three increasingly complex patients. Emphasis is placed on the
integration of theory and the nursing process into the clinical setting by
use of organizational tools, clinical papers, a nursing care plan, chart
review, and clinical conferences.
REGN 21X CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF FAMILY/MATERNAL-CHILD
AND MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II (NON-
DEGREE) – 4 Units (formerl y REGN 90X/REGN 91X)
Corequisite: REGN 20X
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the 30-unit
option program
Note: This is the course for the LVN non-degree, 30-unit option
student. If not previously completed, all students participating in
clinical rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a
background check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are
financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
Class Hours: 216 clinical total
REGN 21X is designed for the Licensed Vocational Nurse enrolled in
the 30-unit non-degree program. This course is one of two corequisite
courses that make up the first semester of the 30-unit option non-
degree program. The students will expand the fundamental clinical
nursing skills they mastered. Students will have a variety of patient
assignments on the obstetrical, pediatric, medical, surgical, oncology,
and orthopedic floors with special assignments in the OB clinic, Shasta
College preschool, home care agencies, the emergency department
and pre-anesthesia unit. Clinical skills will include receiving report,
organizing their patient care, assessments, documentation, medication
administration, intravenous therapy, venapuncture, blood
administration, TPN/Lipid administration, accuchecks, and analyzing
daily labs. Students will progress from providing care for a single
patient to providing care up to three increasingly complex patients.
Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and the nursing
process into the clinical setting by use of organizational tools, clinical
papers, a nursing care plan, chart review, and clinical conferences.
REGN 33 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH,
COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING & MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING III - 6 Units (formerl y REGN 30/31; 80/81)
Prerequisite: REGN 20 and REGN 21
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in REGN 34
Class Hours: 108 lecture total
REGN 33 is one of the final required courses for the Associate Degree
Nursing program at Shasta College and one of two co-requisite
courses that comprise the fourth semester of the Associate Degree
Nursing Program. The course provides the conceptual basis of
nursing care for patients in high acuity medical surgical, mental health
and community-based settings. The emphasis of this course is on
complex medical surgical conditions, fundamentals of mental health,
community health nursing, fundamental concepts of nursing
leadership, legal-ethical issues, current trends in practice, preparation
for and successful completion of the licensing examination, and
professional career development. The nursing process and critical
thinking skills are emphasized. Students use the nursing process and
critical thinking to plan, implement, and evaluate the acute and
rehabilitative care of complex medical surgical and mental health
patients. In addition to on-campus meetings, a portion of the course
communication and activities will take place via the internet. Students
will need access to a computer with Internet access.
REGN 33X THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH,
COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING & MEDICAL
SURGICAL NURSING III (NON-DEGREE) – 6 Units
(formerl y REGN 30X/31X; 80X/81X)
Prerequisite: REGN 20X and REGN 21X with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 34X
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the 30-unit
option program
Note: This is the course for the non-degree, 30-unit option student.
Class Hours: 108 lecture total
REGN 33X is one of the final required courses for the Associate Degree
Nursing program at Shasta College and one of two co-requisite courses
that comprise the fourth semester of the Associate Degree Nursing
Program. The course provides the conceptual basis of nursing care for
patients in high acuity medical surgical, mental health and community-
based settings. The emphasis of this course is on complex medical
surgical conditions, fundamentals of mental health, community health
nursing, fundamental concepts of nursing leadership, legal-ethical
issues, current trends in practice, preparation for and successful
completion of the licensing examination, and professional career
development. The nursing process and critical thinking skills are
emphasized. Students use the nursing process and critical thinking to
plan, implement, and evaluate the acute and rehabilitative care of
complex medical surgical and mental health patients. In addition to on-
campus meetings, a portion of the course communication and activities
will take place via the internet. Students will need access to a computer
with internet access.
REGN 34 CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH,
COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING & MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING III –
6 Units (formerl y REGN 32, REGN 82)
Prerequisite: REGN 20 and REGN 21 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 33
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of immunizations, current CPR
certification, TB screening, physical examination, drug screening and a
background check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are
financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
Class Hours: 324 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
REGN 34 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College and one of two co requisite courses that
comprise the fourth semester of the Associate Degree Nursing
Program. Building upon the content of REGN 20 and 21 students
expand previously learned clinical nursing skills to become increasingly
independent. Students have assigned patients in a variety of clinical
settings. For example, clinical rotations may include acute care, critical
care, rehabilitation, mental health, and community health. Each
student will spend 120 hours in a preceptorship during the
semester. The preceptorship is the capstone clinical project of the
semester. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and the
nursing process in the clinical setting through the use of clinical
papers, clinical conferences, group projects, and nursing care plans. In
addition to on-campus meetings and clinical rotations, a portion of the
course communication and activities will take place via the
Internet. Students will need access to a computer with Internet
access.
REGN 34X CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH,
COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING & MEDICAL
SURGICAL NURSING III (NON-DEGREE) – 6 Units
(formerl y REGN 32X, REGN 82X)
Prerequisite: REGN 20X and REGN 21X with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 33X
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the 30-unit
option program
Note: This is the course for the non-degree, 30-unit option student. If
not previously completed, all students participating in clinical rotations
must submit proof of immunizations, current CPR certification, TB
screening, physical examination, drug screening and a background
check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially
responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
Class Hours: 324 clinical total
REGN 34X is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College and one of two co requisite courses that
comprise the fourth semester of the Associate Degree Nursing
Program. Building upon the content of REGN 20 and 21 students
expand previously learned clinical nursing skills to become increasingly
independent. Students have assigned patients in a variety of clinical
settings. For example, clinical rotations may include acute care, critical
care, rehabilitation, mental health, and community health. Each student
will spend 120 hours in a preceptorship during the semester. The
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preceptorship is the capstone clinical project of the semester. Emphasis
is placed on the integration of theory and the nursing process in the
clinical setting through the use of clinical papers, clinical conferences,
group projects, and nursing care plans. In addition to on-campus
meetings and clinical rotations, a portion of the course communication
and activities will take place via the Internet. Students will need access
to a computer with Internet access.
SIGN LANGUAGE (SL)
Refer to American Sign Language – ASL
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SDEV)
SDEV 301 PRE-GED TEST PREPARATION – 0 Units
Advisory: English Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 54-108 lab total
This is a course to prepare the student at the 6th- to 8th-grade reading
level for GED (General Educational Development Test) level work and
to enable students to apply the knowledge gained to real-life situations.
Course content includes skill building and test-taking practice in the
areas of reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics.
The purpose of this class is to provide the necessary foundation for the
student to tackle GED-level work. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
SDEV 302 GED TEST PREPARATION – 0 Units
Advisory: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54-108 lab total
This is a course to prepare the student to pass the General Educational
Development (GED) Test and to enable students to apply the
knowledge gained to real-life situations. Course content includes skill
building and test-taking practice in the areas of reading, writing, social
studies, science and mathematics. The purpose of this class is for the
student to successfully pass all five parts of the GED 2002 examination.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
SOCIOLOGY (SOC)
SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the basics of sociology--the study of society.
Sociology examines the interactions among social institutions, cultures,
groups, and individuals. This course will focus on how unequal power
relations organize the social world and shape individual lives, and how
individuals negotiate their lives in different social and economic
contexts. The course will examine a broad array of topics using a
variety of theoretical perspectives and sociological research methods.
The primary goal of this course is to recognize how people's
experiences are shaped by social forces and reshaped through human
action. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
SOC 2 SOCIAL PROBLEMS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines several social problems from a sociological
perspective. This approach makes two major assumptions. First,
individuals are products of their social environment. Questions such as
who we are, what we believe, what we strive for, and how we feel
about ourselves, etc. have to be addressed by analyzing the society in
which we live. This requires the use of the "Sociological Imagination"
or looking at human attitudes, behaviors and feelings in the context of
the social forces and institutional arrangements that shape them.
Second, because sociology considers social structures responsible for
social problems, we need to adapt a critical stance towards all social
forms. This approach will help foster a more critical sociological
approach to social problems. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
SOC 15 SOCIOLOGY OF MASS MEDIA – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the central role media plays in daily life. Starting
from a micro sociological standpoint, students will examine how
knowledge and experiences are increasingly mediated by the mass
media in its various forms. The course also explores the effect of
media, including television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet, on
social institutions which in turn permeate and shape public policy, the
economy, education, and even the family. The course will examine
ways in which mass media contributes to social/cultural power and
stratification and will use the "process of mutual determination" to
examine the relationship between media, individuals, and society. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
SOC 22 SOCIOLOGY OF AGING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The consequences of demographic, economic, and social trends
associated with population aging are challenging policy makers around
the globe. This course will examine these processes as they affect
individuals, families, and societies. Course content will examine
themes surrounding aging and social policy in order to better
understand the social context that contributes to enhancing or
diminishing the quality of life in old age. Areas of analysis include:
health care rationing, family versus government responsibility, Social
Security, retirement, changing norms and values, the elderly and the
life course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
SOC 25 SOCIOLOGY OF MINORITIES – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the sociological
study of race and ethnicity in the United States. This course will
explore the relations between racial and ethnic minorities and the
larger society. The histories of employment, educational options, civil
and legal rights and social experiences will be viewed as they reflect
race, ethnic and gender biases in our institutions. We will also focus on
how different groups resisted oppression and actively shaped a more
democratic America. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
SOC 30 SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the sociological study of gender. The
central themes of the course will be changes and continuities in gender
roles within the U.S. and abroad, the social processes that influence
our lives and gender identities, and the connections between gender,
power, and inequality. As we explore these themes, we will study how
culture, the economy, and the family have been pivotal sites for the
maintenance, reproduction, and change in gender roles in both the
U.S. and abroad. We will pay special attention to the ways in which
race, class and sexual orientation intersect processes of gender
relations and social change. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
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SOC 70 SOCIAL WELFARE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The basic purpose of this course is to provide students with an
introduction to social services and the social work profession, including
social work fields of practice, social service agencies, and levels of
social work practice. The course will focus on the critical examination
of social welfare issues, including a historical perspective,
contemporary issues, structures of the current system, and alternative
concepts. Discussions will examine direct services (micro level
practice) and administration/planning (macro level practice). An
overview of social service work will include discussion of the following
areas: health care, children and family services, substance abuse,
schools, mental health, the elderly, developmental disabilities, criminal
justice, and the workplace. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
SPANISH (SPAN)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
SPAN 1 SPANISH 1 – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This introductory course is designed to give the student thorough and
intense practice in speaking and listening to Spanish, and reading and
writing in Spanish, with special emphasis on grammar and
pronunciation. The course will focus on communicative competence in
situations relating to daily routines, home life, college life, and
everyday activities such as meeting and describing people; finding out
about schedules, directions, and locations; discussing weather, eating,
and holidays. Students are introduced to the culture of Spanish-
speaking people in general and to specific customs and cultural
characteristics of various Spanish-speaking countries.
SPAN 2 SPANISH 2 - 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 1 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign
Language Placement Level 2 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course is a continuation of SPAN 1. There is continued emphasis
on listening to and reading Spanish (receptive skills) and on speaking
and writing Spanish. Students expand their language skills and
vocabulary. Students also improve their ability to ask and answer
questions and to discuss current events, health, food, travel, leisure
time and activities, and shopping. The course will focus on
communicative competence in situations relating to the
aforementioned areas and also to art, music, commerce, family, and
the future. Students learn to express themselves in Spanish regarding
these topics as they relate to the culture of Spanish-speaking people in
general and to some specific Spanish-speaking countries.
SPAN 3 SPANISH 3 – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language
Placement Level 3 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2. SPAN 3 includes a compact,
detailed review of first-year material as well as new vocabulary and
expansion of first-year principles, development of more advanced
communication and composition skills, and verb tenses and structures.
This course offers extensive conversational exercises with stress on
correct pronunciation. The course also includes an introduction to
Spanish and Latin American literature and further discussion of the arts
in general, particularly as they relate to the culture of the Spanish-
speaking countries.
SPAN 4 SPANISH 4 – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 3 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language
Placement Level 4
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is a continuation of SPAN 3. SPAN 4 (along with SPAN
3) comprises a compact, detailed review of first-year material as well
as new vocabulary and expansion of first-year principles, development
of more advanced communication and composition skills, and a more
comprehensive overview of verb tenses and structures. This course
offers extensive conversational exercise with stress on correct
pronunciation. The course also includes further discussion of Spanish
and Latin American literature and of the arts in general, particularly as
they relate to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
SPAN 19 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE I – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language
Placement Level 3
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Intense practice in the spoken language with the objective of
increasing vocabulary and improving speech patterns as well as
pronunciation by giving oral presentations, conversing, and analyzing
Spanish phonology.
SPAN 20 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE II – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 3 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language
Placement Level 4
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Continued intense practice in spoken Spanish with the objective of
facilitating development of better conversation and communication
skills, increasing vocabulary, and improving speech patterns and
pronunciation by giving oral presentations, conversing, and analyzing
Spanish-speaking culture.
SPAN 151 SPANISH VOCABULARY (formerl y SPAN 151AB) –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will help those students who want to learn Spanish
vocabulary and grammar in order to facilitate very basic
communication in everyday workplace and social situations. Students
are introduced to pronunciation and minimum essentials of Spanish
grammar. This course is a survey of basic vocabulary, numbers (1-
1000), some vocabulary useful in the workplace, practice of simple
phrases, intense practice in comprehending simple phrases and
practice in responses to simple phrases given within the context of a
professional or vocational situation.
SPAN 155 SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to help health care workers in the United
States assess, treat, reassure and educate their Spanish-speaking
clients/patients. This course facilitates better communication between
health care providers and the growing Spanish-speaking population in
the United States and in Northern California. Course topics include the
building of the patient-practitioner relationship, understanding the
patient’s chief complaint, taking medical history and current symptoms,
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and learning about cultural factors affecting the health care provided to
Spanish speakers and the workers that care for them.
SPAN 197 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH – .5 - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 9-54 lecture total
This course is designed to meet the needs of professionals who work
with Spanish speakers. Essentials of Spanish pronunciation and
grammar are introduced, along with commands, the present indicative,
and the two past tenses. Communicative skills will be developed
through role-plays of realistic situations, practiced dialogues, and study
of specialized vocabulary.
SPEECH
See CMST – Communication Studies
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (STU)
STU 1 COLLEGE SUCCESS – 3 Units (formerl y GS 1)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course is designed to assist students in obtaining the skills and
knowledge necessary to reach their educational objectives. Topics
covered include: motivation and discipline, memory development, time
and stress management, career and transfer planning, and a wide
variety of study skills and techniques for success. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
STU 20 TRANSFER SUCCESS – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 1 lecture total
This course promotes academic success by providing students with
information that will clarify the transfer process, identify support
services on campus, and assist them in developing a comprehensive
transfer plan. Topics include a review of higher education options, the
process for determining a major, applications and admissions
timelines, and criteria for establishing educational goals. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
STU 50 GETTING CONNECTED: AN ORIENTATION TO
COLLEGE – .5-1 Unit (formerl y GS 50)
Class Hours: 9-18 lecture total
This course includes an orientation to the educational opportunities,
programs and services available at Shasta College as well as the
procedures for accessing them. In the one unit version of the course,
students will deepen their sense of educational purpose and
commitment through developing effective “Education Plans” and
building “Connections for Success.” This course is appropriate for all
students. It fulfills the orientation requirement for priority registration.
STU 70 COLLEGE STUDY AND LEARNING SKILLS – 1 Unit
(formerl y ENGL 171)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Designed to help non-traditional and traditional students to develop
learning skills and to achieve the greatest amount of competency in
their college class work. The class will help the student to take notes
effectively, read and study course materials, prepare for exams, and
complete written assignments.
STU 90 CAREER CHOICE – 1 Unit (formerl y GS 90)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
A course designed for students who are undecided about their
educational and/or career goals. Through a series of group exercises,
and career development testing, students learn to identify personal
values, interests, skills, aversions, and personality patterns and
understand how they relate to choices in the world of work. Students
learn to access occupational information, develop decision-making
skills and set career goals. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
STU 92 WORKSITE READINESS (formerl y GS 92) – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
Designed to prepare students to be successful on the job. Students
will gain insight into employer expectations, effective workplace
attitudes, developing job-related communication skills, conflict
resolution, and managing stress. Emphasis will be placed on
maximizing learning opportunities in the workplace, the development of
effective networking skills, personal skills-acquisition plan, and building
a job search campaign. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
STU 93A TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL I – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This class provides students with techniques and strategies for peer
tutoring and supplemental instructional support. Students will leave the
class with the skills required to be an effective tutor; including an
understanding of learning theories and strategies, learning styles,
learning disabilities, effective communication, competence in a
multicultural context and how to plan and structure a tutoring session.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
STU 93B TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL II – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: STU 93A with a Pass
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in a Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed for experienced tutors who have already
completed Tutor Training Level I and would like to enhance their
tutoring skills. This course will further explore the concepts, principles
and methods of one-on-one and group tutoring and will include
supervised practice. This course is designed for tutors involved with
college learning centers and/or supplemental instruction programs.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
STU 310 GENERAL TUTORING LAB/SUPERVISED TUTORING –
0 Units (formerl y GS 310)
Class Hours: TBA
This course provides tutoring assistance to increase the probability of a
student’s successful completion of his or her educational objectives.
Upon faculty/counselor referral, student will receive tutoring in
designated subject areas in various tutoring labs on campus.
Cumulative progress and attendance records will be maintained for this
non-credit, open entry course. Hours will vary depending upon
individual student’s needs.
THEATRE ARTS (THTR)
THTR 1 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is a survey of Theatre Arts, theatre history, playwrights,
practitioners, genres, production methods, dramatic structure,
performance style, plays, terminology, history, criticism, and stagecraft.
Students will develop an appreciation for the theatre arts through
lectures, play reading, viewing, critiquing, and participating in college
productions. This course fulfills the Arts requirement for General Ed
Transfer.
THTR 5 20TH CENTURY THEATRE – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This is a survey course in trends and developments of 20th Century
theatre. Major playwrights (Ibsen, Chekhov, Miller), personalities
(Craig, Artaud), and theatre innovators (Brecht) of this century will be
examined. Mainstream and radical influences as well as the impact of
technology on plays and performances will be discussed. This course
fulfills the Humanities requirement for General Education transfer and
is required for Theatre majors.
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THTR 8 HISTORY OF WORLD THEATRE I – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This is a survey course of Theatre History emphasizing cultural,
historic, and international theatre from its origins through the 17th
Century. It includes exploration of experience, imagination and
expression of dramatic art forms throughout the world. Topics include
historical relevance and context, text analysis, acting style, theme,
language, diction, set, audience, gender issues, special effects,
cultural significance and production stylization.
THTR 9 HISTORY OF WORLD THEATRE II – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This is a survey course of Theatre History emphasizing cultural,
historic, and contemporary theatre from 1700 to the present. It includes
exploration of experience, imagination and expression in dramatic art
forms throughout the world. Topics include: historical development and
context, text analysis, acting style, theme, language, diction, set,
audience, gender issues, special effects, and cultural significance.
THTR 12 ACTING I – 2 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab
This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to
performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through
acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization,
stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text.
THTR 13 ACTING II – 2 Units
Prerequisite: THTR 12 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to
performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through
acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization,
stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text.
THTR 16 ACTING LAB – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: THTR 12 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This laboratory course follows Acting I and Acting II and continues the
exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the
interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on
deepening the understanding of the acting process through character
analysis, monologues, and scenes.
THTR 23 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION I – 1-4 Units
(formerl y THTR 23AD)
Class Hours: 54-216 lab total
In this fundamental course students rehearse, prepare and perform a
Mainstage play. Play selections vary each time this course is taught.
Production activities may include acting, stage management, stage
operations, costuming, stagecraft and front of house operations. The
course is required for theatre majors, non-majors are welcome.
Students may enroll more than once for this course until reaching the
maximum number of 4 total units.
THTR 26 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION II – 1-6 Units
(formerl y THTR 26AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-324 lab total
A course that focuses on the rehearsal and performance of a major
play or musical. Activities may include acting, stage management,
backstage operations, costuming, stagecraft and front of house
operations. Play selections vary each time this course is taught.
Students may enroll more than once for this course until reaching the
maximum number of 6 total units.
THTR 29 DIRECTING – 2 Units (formerl y THTR 22EH)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to introduce the student to the background,
function and techniques of the stage director. Included in the course
will be an investigation of the principles involved in script selection and
interpretation, the fundamentals of casting, rehearsal techniques,
blocking, aims and conduct, rehearsal scheduling, and the preparation
of a director's prompt book. Students should have previous experience
in theatre performance and production.
THTR 30 STAGECRAFT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total
This course focuses on the technical principles of theatrical
productions. Subjects covered include the use of basic power tools,
the design, construction and painting of scenery, hanging and
operating lighting instruments, basic stage management and
understanding backstage operations. Students will learn how to
interpret theatrical construction diagrams, floor plans for stage sets,
and light plots.
THTR 31 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN – 3 Units
(formerl y THTR 35)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course focuses on the theories of stage design, stage
management and implementation of the technical elements of a
theatrical production, including scenic design, costumes, makeup,
lighting and stage properties. Students will survey theatrical
equipment and analyze construction techniques.
THTR 34 MAKEUP – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles and
practical application of stage makeup. Emphasis will be given to facial
structure, character analysis, makeup selection, application, facial
modeling, three-dimensional techniques, false hair, character and
corrective makeup. The student will demonstrate his/her
understanding through actual application in the classroom and as a
member of a makeup crew for a specific play production, special
exercise, or project.
THTR 38 MAKEUP LAB – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: THTR 34 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This lab course is designed to develop the student’s skills introduced in
Theatre 34, Makeup. Emphasis will be given to corrective character
analysis, makeup selection and application techniques. The student
will demonstrate his/her understanding through actual application in
the classroom and as a member of a makeup crew for a specific play
production, special exercise, or project.
THTR 41 THEATRE LABORATORY – 1-4 Units
(formerl y THTR 41AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-216 lab hours total
A laboratory course in which the student will receive supervised
practical experience and technical training in theatrical productions.
Students may work progressively in one or more of the following areas:
scenery construction, fabrication and rigging; console operations;
stage management; lighting; sound; costumes; wardrobe; properties;
make-up; publicity; house management; concessions; and running
crews. Upon approval of the instructor, students may direct and
participate in the preparation, rehearsal, and performance of student
directed productions. Play selections vary each time this course is
taught. Students may enroll more than once for this course until
reaching the maximum number of 4 total units.
THTR 42 TECHNICAL STAGE PRODUCTION – 1-4 Units
(formerl y THTR 42AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-216 lab total
A laboratory course in which the student will participate in one or more
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of the following technical production areas: scenery construction, set
decorations, lighting, sound, costumes, properties, makeup, stage
management and publicity. The course will focus on the technical
requirements for creating public performances and entertainments.
Entertainment selections vary each time this course is taught.
Students may enroll more than once for this course until reaching the
maximum number of 4 total units.
THTR 50 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE – 1-3 Units
(formerl y THTR 50AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
A rehearsal and performance course designed to provide experience in
creating public performances, including but not limited to improvisation,
dance, music, musical reviews and concerts. Entertainment selections
vary each time this course is taught. Students may enroll more than
once for this course until reaching the maximum number of 3 total
units.
THTR 51 STAGE PRODUCTION-CHOREOGRAPHY – 1-3 Units
(formerl y THTR 51AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
A course that teaches basic stage movement and dance for a stage
production, including but not limited to dance, music and concerts.
Class projects will include participation in choreography in class or in
stage productions. Play selections vary each time this course is
taught. Students may enroll more than once for this course until
reaching the maximum number of 3 total units.
THTR 52 STAGE PRODUCTION – MUSIC – 1-3 Units
(formerly THTR 52AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
A course that teaches the use of vocal and instrumental music for a
stage production, including but not limited to dance, music, theatre and
concerts. Class projects will include participation in classroom activities
and/or productions. Play selections vary each time this course is
taught. Students may enroll more than once for this course until
reaching the maximum number of 3 total units.
THTR 60 SPECIAL PROJECTS-PRODUCTION – 1-2 Units
(formerl y THTR 60AD)
Class Hours: 54-108 lab total
A course that provides specialized training in specific areas of a current
production. The focus of instruction will be in training students to
perform disciplined tasks within the context of a scheduled theatrical
event, e.g. special vocal skills, acting methods, stage lighting,
scenography, script writing, choreography, makeup, puppetry,
stagecraft, and/or other techniques needed to satisfy and complement a
specific theatrical performance. Students may enroll more than once for
this course until reaching the maximum number of 2 total units.
THTR 70 REPERTORY THEATRE I – 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 Units
Class Hours: 54-540 lab total (54 hours per unit)
In this course students will rehearse and perform one or more works in
a repertory theatre format. Students will participate in a theatrical
company/ensemble. They will share in the preparation, rehearsal,
promotion, and public performance of a series of plays, musicals, or
theatrical productions. Class projects and rehearsal activities may
include choreography and music elements. Students may enroll more
than once for this course until reaching the maximum number of 10
total units.
THTR 74 REPERTORY THEATRE - TECHNICAL –
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 Units
Class Hours: 54-432 lab total (54 hours per unit)
A laboratory course in which students will develop work experience
and training in technical Repertory Theatre methods. Students may
work progressively in one or more of the following areas: scenery
construction, fabrication and rigging; console operations; stage
management; lighting; sound; costumes; wardrobe; properties; make-
up; publicity; house management; concessions, and running crews.
Play selections vary each time this course is taught. Students may
enroll more than once for this course until reaching the maximum
number of 8 total units.
THTR 81 PLAYWRITING AND SCRIPT ANALYSIS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An in-depth examination of the elements of the dramatic script. The
course consists of four main areas of investigation: critiquing the script;
playwrights; plotting and theatre conventions; creating and analyzing
motivated characters. This course will guide the student toward
creating scripts and analyzing their problems and help them distinguish
drama from the performed theatre - i.e., scenarios for action.
THTR 97 SPECIAL STUDIO TOPICS: THEATRE – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This course is designed to give students studio-based instruction and
experience in a variety of theatre processes and techniques not
regularly covered in other theatre courses. A different topic will be
addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed in the
schedule of classes. Recommended for Theatre majors; open to
anyone with an interest in the topic.
THTR 98 SPECIAL TOPICS: THEATRE – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18-54 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge and contemporary
issues in the field of theatre. A different topic will be addressed each
time the class is taught and will be listed in the schedule of classes.
Recommended for Theatre majors; open to anyone with an interest in
the topic.
THTR 153 COMMUNITY DRAMA – 1-4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-216 lab total
Designed specifically for small community groups in off-campus
facilities, providing experience in the acting and technical production of
scene, one-act and small cast plays. Students will be involved in the
staging and rehearsal of scenes and plays to be performed during
class in the following areas: acting, makeup, lighting, sound, scenery
development, costuming, stage management, and publicity. Students
will observe rehearsals and performances and discuss plays as they
progress. Students may enroll more than once for this course until
reaching the maximum number of 4 total units as the learning
experience varies each time the course is offered due to the selected
performance.
THTR 301 APPLIED THEATRE TECHNIQUES-TECHNICAL –
0 Units (formerl y THTR 301AD)
Class Hours: 9-162 lab total
Course is designed to allow involvement in the production of a
dramatic event for those with a particular interest in costuming, prop
building, makeup, set building, sound and lighting, or other theatre
related technical skills. Students will be exposed to learning new skills
as well as applying skills already learned in a practical manner.
THTR 302 APPLIED THEATRE – DRAMATIC – 0 Units
Class Hours: 9-162 lab total
This course is designed to allow those interested in appearing in a
dramatic presentation to become involved in a specific aspect of that
production. Although new skills will be acquired, such as audition
techniques, casting practices, orientation to repertory procedures, and
introduction to theatre administration, the major emphasis of the class
will be directed toward the preparation of a stage production.
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VOCATIONAL NURSING (VOCN)
See Also: HEOC and REGN
VOCN 160 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE – 15 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the Vocational
Nursing Program
Note: All students participating in clinical rotations must submit proof
of drug screening and a background check prior to going into clinical
facilities. Students are financially responsible for meeting these
requirements according to the established program process.
Class Hours: 144 lecture/378 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
VOCN 160 is the beginning sequence of three required courses for the
Vocational Nursing Program. The emphasis of this course is
development of fundamental nursing skills. Theory content includes
role of the vocational nurse, nursing trends, interpersonal relationships,
disease processes, and pharmacology. The student practices
fundamental nursing skills in the Clinical Skills Laboratory prior to
clinical assignment in long-term and acute care settings.
VOCN 161 NURSING OF ADULTS – 13 Units
Prerequisite: VOCN 160 with a grade of C or higher
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 144 lecture/288 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
VOCN 161 is the second required course in the Vocational Nursing
Program. The emphasis of this course is towards application of the
nursing process in acute care settings. Theory content includes care of
patients with common medical surgical problems. The student
develops competence in administration of medications and varied
therapeutic skills to assigned patients with safety and increasing
confidence. Assignments include practice in the Clinical Skills
Laboratory and medical, surgical, and orthopedic areas in acute care
settings. Students may be assigned in such optional areas as
operating room and recovery room for follow-through experience with
their assigned surgical patients and in an ambulatory center.
VOCN 162 NURSING OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN – 13 Units
(formerl y VOCN 161B)
Prerequisite: VOCN 161 with a grade of C or higher
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 144 lecture/288 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
VOCN 162 is the last required course in the Vocational Nursing Program.
The emphasis of this course is on principles of nursing care for maternity,
newborn, pediatric patients, and continuing care of patients with more
complex medical surgical problems. Supervision/leadership skill
behaviors are introduced in the long-term care setting. Assignments
include clinical experience in the acute care, long-term care, home-care
setting, medical, surgical, obstetrics (including nursery), pediatrics, acute
progressive care, and outpatient clinics.
WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY (WTT)
WTT 94 WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY WORKSITE
LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
WTT 177 INTRODUCTION TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT –
3 Units (formerl y NR 177)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Designed to provide the student with a general background in the
design, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater
treatment plants and to prepare the experienced operator for
certification examinations. This course is directed to primarily towards
entry-level operators, industrial waste inspection, lab technicians,
maintenance personnel, and related occupations. Explains how and
why treatment of wastewater protects the environment.
WTT 180 INTRODUCTION TO WATER TREATMENT
TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units (formerl y NR 180)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the student with a general
background in the design, operation, and maintenance of water
treatment plants and prepares the experienced operator for the State
Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification examination.
WTT 181 INTERMEDIATE WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY –
3 Units (formerl y NR 181)
Advisory: WTT 180 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course covers water supply and treatment, historical development
of water quality control practices, water sources, public health aspects
of water supply, chemical treatment, and evaluation of the various
treatment processes. This course will prepare the experienced
operator for certification examinations.
WTT 183 INTERMEDIATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 183)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will provide the student with a general background in
advanced wastewater treatment processes, and prepare the operator
for advanced certification examinations.
WTT 184 SMALL WATER SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTION –
3 Units (formerl y NR 184)
Advisory: WTT 180 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the student with a general
background in the design, operation, and maintenance of small water
systems and water distribution systems, and prepares the experienced
operator for the State Water Treatment Plant and Distribution Operator
Certification Examination.
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WTT 186 ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 186 and NR 182)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: WTT 177 or WTT 183 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the student with a more in-depth
background in the design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater
treatment plants and to prepare the experienced operator for higher-
level certification examinations.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY (WELD)
WELD 70 BEGINNING WELDING – 3 Units
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A beginning course designed for the student interested in acquiring
basic welding skills to be used in a trade or service occupation.
Emphasis is placed on oxyacetylene and arc welding in all positions.
WELD 73 STRUCTURAL STEEL METAL FABRICATION – 3 Units
(formerl y WELD 173)
Advisory: WELD 70 or WELD 170 or AGMA 44 with a grade of C or
higher or equal trade welding experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A beginning course in metal fabrication, blueprint reading and
sketching, coupled with layout and production welding, and the use of
metal fabrication equipment. The class simulates on-the-job welding
situations.
WELD 94 WORKSITE LEARNING FOR WELDING TECHNOLOGY
– 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
WELD 118 BLUEPRINT AND SPECIFICATION READING
(MECHANICAL) – 2 Units (formerl y ENGR 118)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
A beginning blueprint reading class for the student in the metal and
mechanical trades. Basic visualization and drawing concepts, includ-
ing orthographic projection, detailing, sketching and communication
skills that are needed for employment, are developed in the class.
WELD 170 INTRODUCTION TO ARC WELDING – 3 Units
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course to advance beginning arc welding skills with an emphasis on
SMAW. Power sources, electrode identification, weldability of metals,
joint design, air arc, and oxyacetylene cutting, and introduction to
GTAW and GMAW are covered in this course. Course activities
include learning to weld stringer and weave beads, butt and fillet welds
in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
WELD 171 INTERMEDIATE ARC WELDING – 3 Units
(formerl y WELD 171AB)
Advisory: WELD 170 with a grade of C or higher or equal trade welding
experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course to advance arc welding skills with emphasis on vertical and
overhead welding. Course activities prepare the student for weld
certification and advanced arc welding classes. Weld symbols,
aluminum arc and cast iron welding are covered in this course.
WELD 174 STRUCTURAL STEEL MIG WELDING – 3 Units
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination.
Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next
level or become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
GMAW (gas metal arc welding structural steel) stresses certification
code welding on plate and structural steel in all positions. Course
instruction and related information will include gas metal and flux core
arc welding equipment and welding variables, shielding gases,
troubleshooting equipment and weld defects, welder certification and
welding codes, weld symbols, structural steel identification and welding
procedures, and metallurgy.
WELD 175 TIG WELDING – 3 Units
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours
of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or
become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) is an inert gas welding course also known as
Heliarc which covers aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, magnesium
and copper welding. The course consists of welding on flat and pipe
stock in all positions. Course content will include metals identification
and weld symbols. Welding exercises are stressed to develop welding
skills.
WELD 176 GMAW MIG WELDING (LIGHT GAUGE AND
NONFERROUS METAL) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course emphasizes developing MIG welding skills on light gauge
steel, stainless, and aluminum. Related instruction will include ferrous
and non-ferrous metal identification and their welding characteristics,
MIG welding applications and variables, inert shielding gases and
mixtures, troubleshooting MIG equipment and welds, and spot welding.
WELD 178 PIPE WELDING FUNDAMENTALS – 3 Units
Advisory: WELD 170 with a grade of C or higher or equal trade welding
experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours
of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or
become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A fundamental course in pipe welding with emphasis on open groove
pipe joints using oxyacetylene, arc and inert gas welding processes in
all positions.
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WELD 182 ADVANCED ARC WELDING – 1.5 Unit
Corequisite: WELD 171 or previous completion of WELD 171 with a
grade of C or higher or have equal trade welding experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 81 lab total
An advanced course designed to prepare students to pass structural
steel certification in vertical and overhead positions. SMAW (stick) and
FCAW (MIG) processes will be used. The goal of this class is to pass
the AWS D1.1 welding certificate test. Strict adherence to the testing
procedures will be followed. Completion of the class does not
guarantee AWS certification unless welding procedure qualification
tests are passed.
WELD 183 ADVANCED ARC WELDING SPECIALTY LAB –
1.5 Unit
Prerequisite: WELD 182, 184, 186, 188, with a grade of C or higher or
equal trade welding experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination.
Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next
level or become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 81 lab total
An advanced course designed to prepare students to pass structural
steel certification in vertical and overhead positions. Students can obtain
certifications in both the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW
(Flux Cored Arc Welding) GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and Pipe
Welding. The goal of this class is to pass the AWS D1.1, ASME or API
Welding Qualification tests. Strict adherence to the testing procedures
will be followed. Completion of the class does not guarantee
certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed.
WELD 184 ADVANCED GTAW (TIG) WELDING – 1.5 Unit
Corequisite: WELD 175 or previous completion of WELD 175 with a
grade of C or higher or have equal trade welding experience.
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours
of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or
become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 81 lab total
An advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and
overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in
improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the
job force as TIG welder.
WELD 186 ADVANCED PIPE WELDING – 2 Units
Corequisite: WELD 178 or previous completion of WELD 178 with a
grade of C or higher or have equal trade welding experience.
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is
a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of
practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or
become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 108 lab total
An advanced pipe welding class with emphasis on ASME, AWS, or
API certification. Course instruction includes welding codes, pipe
classification and identification. Completion of the class does not
guarantee certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are
passed.
WELD 188 ADVANCED GMAW (MIG) WELDING – 1.5 Unit
Corequisite: WELD 174 or WELD 176 or previous completion of
WELD 174 or WELD 176 with a grade of C or higher or have equal
trade welding experience.
Note: Student must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination.
Practice is needed to master skills to advance to the next level of
employment.
Class Hours: 81 lab total
An advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and
overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in
improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the
job force as a GMAW (MIG) welder.
WORKSITE LEARNING (WSL)
WSL 94 GENERAL WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-6 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The General Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-
the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved
job site that is acquired by the student. A faculty member supervises
the WSL course to ensure that the work experience is of educational
value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of SCANS
competencies through actual on the job performance. A student may
earn up to 6 units through repeating this course since course content
varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
A maximum of 6 units may be earned in a single semester.
ZOOLOGY (ZOOL)
ZOOL 1 GENERAL ZOOLOGY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
The study of the major divisions of the animal kingdom with emphasis
on the origin, adaptations, functions, and development.
ZOOL 15 FIELD HERPETOLOGY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA –
1 Unit (formerl y ZOOL 105)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips are an integral part of the course and are therefore
mandatory.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Designed for individuals interested in natural history and field biology
by providing the student with a basic awareness of the diversity of
amphibians and reptiles that inhabit the local area. Lectures will
feature slides, diagrams, maps and other media to present concepts in
anatomy, physiology, behavior, systematics and distribution. The
students will use various capture techniques and learn to record data
and observations in a notebook format while in the field. Moderately
rigorous hiking may be involved.
ZOOL 63 FIELD ORNITHOLOGY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA –
1 Unit (formerl y ZOOL 163)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Designed for birdwatchers and open to students to fulfill part of the
general education requirements in science. Lectures will feature films,
slides, records, maps, and other media to present concepts in
anatomy, physiology, behavior and distribution. Students will use
various field techniques for studying bird populations.
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Chapter 7 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Freedom: Board Policy 4030
Controversial issues and divergent viewpoints have existed among
men throughout the history of civilization. Only in a constitutional
republic such as ours has a high degree of freedom of expression
been permitted. There must be freedom of the student and teacher
to present their viewpoints in and out of the classroom. American
democracy is strong enough to stand on its own merits and to
survive criticism and comparison with any system so long as its
advantages and virtues are not deliberately slighted in such
comparisons. However, an atmosphere of responsibility to the
students, the College, the community and the nation must
accompany these freedoms. To carry out their mutual responsibilities
to each other and to ensure these principles of academic freedom,
the Board of Trustees, the administration and faculty agree to
support certain guiding principles and procedures as set forth below.
1. The faculty member shall:
(a) Be entitled to freedom of expression in teaching his/her
subjects in the classroom. He/she shall encourage fair
examination of controversial questions. He/she shall
encourage students, by word and example, to form their own
opinions based upon critical judgment and documented facts.
In his/her presentation of subject matter to his/her students,
he/she shall distinguish between objective facts and his/her
personal evaluation of facts.
(b) Be supported in his/her right to participate in legal political
activities of the community, state and nation during off-duty
hours. No disciplinary action may be brought to coerce
him/her for political purposes. (Education Code 13004,
13754). He/she shall permit no outside political activities to
interfere with his/her academic duties. He/she should always
make clear to audiences that the opinions expressed
regarding outside political activities are his/her own and not
to be taken as necessarily representing the policies of the
College. He/she should refrain from making irresponsible
statements to any group.
(c) Be ever cognizant that it is illegal to advocate the overthrow
of the Government by force (Education Code 9455). He/she
should make a clear distinction between the description of
such philosophies as might fall in that category and the
advocacy of such philosophies.
(d) Emphasize the need for maintaining a level of individual
integrity and responsibility consistent with good community
relations of the College, when associated with student
activities that reach beyond the classroom.
(e) Provide a fair platform for the presentation of facts when
outside speakers are invited to the classroom on the campus.
Such speakers should be free to speak on topics which are
relevant to questions being discussed in the classroom or
campus situation. It may, at times, be desirable for the faculty
members and administration to provide information and
viewpoints to rebut opinions expressed by such speakers in
order to encourage critical analysis of the questions
discussed.
2. Classroom policy regarding the discussion of controversial issues
shall be:
(a) That free classroom expression by the instructor and the
students be encouraged so long as topics are pertinent to the
course being taught. The instructor is careful to be accurate,
responsible and aware of the immaturity of some of the
students in presenting and discussing controversial topics.
(b) That the instructor avoids prejudicial indoctrination. He/she
points out to students that there may be other recognized
views, and he/she carefully distinguishes between personal
opinion and documented fact. He/she avoids imposing
his/her opinion regarding controversial topics through the
pressure of his/her authority in the classroom.
(c) That discussion of religious concepts is free from restraint so
long as it is an integral part of the subject being taught and
does not become sectarian indoctrination.
(d) That the teacher respects the student's right to differ in
opinion in any discussion of controversial issues, without
penalty, attack, or reflection in grading.
Academic Honesty
Academic dishonesty is the fraud and deception for the purpose of
improving a grade or obtaining course credit, and includes all student
behavior intended to gain or provide unearned academic advantage
by fraudulent and/or deceptive means.
The student has the full responsibility for the content and integrity of
all academic work submitted. Ignorance of a rule does not constitute
a basis for waiving the rule or the consequences of that rule.
Students unclear about a specific situation should ask their
instructors, who will explain what is and is not acceptable in their
classes.
Violation of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Specific examples of academic dishonesty include but are not limited
to:
Taking Information
a. Copying graded homework assignments from another student.
b. Working together on a take-home test or homework when not
specifically permitted by the instructor.
c. Looking at another student’s paper during an examination.
d. Looking at text or notes during an examination when not
specifically permitted by the instructor.
e. Accessing another student’s computer and using his/her data
as one’s own.
Providing Information
a. Giving one’s work to another to be copied or used in an oral
presentation.
b. Giving answers to another student during an examination.
c. After taking an examination, informing a student enrolled in a
later course section of questions that appear on the
examination.
d. Providing a term paper to another student.
e. Taking an examination, writing a paper, or creating computer
data or artistic work for another.
Plagiarism
a. Failing to give credit for ideas, statement of facts, or
conclusions derived by another author. Failure to use
quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether it
be a paragraph, a sentence, or a part thereof.
b. Submitting a paper acquired from a “research” or term paper
service.
c. Copying another person’s assignment and handing it in as
one’s own.
d. Giving a speech or oral presentation written by another and
claiming it as one’s own work.
e. Claiming credit for artistic work done by someone else, such
as a music composition, photos, a painting, drawing,
sculpture, or design.
f. Presenting another’s computer data as one’s own.
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Other Academic Dishonesty
a. Planning with one or more fellow students to commit any form
of academic dishonesty together.
b. Having another student take one’s examination or do one’s
computer data or lab experiment.
c. Lying to an instructor to increase a grade.
d. Submitting papers or speeches that are substantially the same
for credit in two different courses without prior approval of the
instructors involved.
e. Altering a graded work after it has been returned, then
submitting the work for re-grading unless specifically allowed
by the instructor.
f. Removing tests from the classroom without the approval of the
instructor, or stealing tests.
g. Copying computer software from a floppy disk or a hard drive
unless specifically allowed by the instructor.
Academic Renewal: Board Policy 4240
A student may petition the Scholastic Standards Committee to have
up to 30 units of "D" or "F" grades removed from the computation of
his/her grade point average for students who need a means of
tempering their previous academic record so they may successfully
accomplish an academic goal. (Title 5, Section 55765). Contact the
Admissions and Records Office for petition forms. Updated 1/16/08
Attendance Policy
Attendance policies at Shasta College are based on the belief that
students can profit from college only if they attend regularly and are
adequately prepared for their classes.
Students are expected to attend all classes. A student who fails to
attend the first class meeting of a course without notifying the
instructor may be dropped from the class. In addition, an instructor
may drop a student for excessive absences/lack of participation. IT
IS ALWAYS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALLY
DROP OR WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS. Students who fail to
file the necessary withdrawal forms, even though they stop attending
class, or fail to pay registration fees, will be assigned a course grade.
Equal Opportunity
Shasta College employs policies and procedures to strengthen and
guarantee the premise of equal opportunity for all. Specifically, the
College:
1. Practices nondiscrimination in academic programs, employment,
promotion, transfer and assignment on the basis of color, ethnic
group identification, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, physical and mental disability, veteran and/or
marital status.
2. Reviews its policies and procedures to preclude the possibility of
unintentional discrimination against women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and others.
3. Maintains the policy that unless specifically exempted by statute,
every course, course section or class, the average daily
attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, whenever
offered shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any
person who has been admitted to the college and who meets
such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter II,
Div. 2, Part IV, Title 5, of the California Code of Regulations,
commencing with Section 51820.
Extenuating Circumstances (Withdrawal)
Students who must withdraw from college after the fourteenth week
of class (75% of the term for classes less than a full term) because of
extenuating circumstances, verifiable cases of accidents/illnesses, or
other circumstances beyond the control of the student, may petition
for authorized withdrawals from their classes. Petitions are available
in the Admissions and Records Office.
Smoking and Tobacco Use Restrictions:
Board Policy 3555
1. No use of tobacco products is permitted within any college
owned and/or leased facility.
2. No use of tobacco products is permitted on the grounds of any
college-operated athletic field or facility.
3. No use of tobacco products is permitted in college-owned
vehicles.
4. The sale of tobacco products on all college-owned and/or leased
property is prohibited.
5. Use of tobacco products on college-owned or leased property is
permitted only in special designated areas which are set aside
for smoking purposes and are removed from all buildings and
major pathways.
Standards of Conduct: Board Policy 5500
Students and visitors to a Shasta College campus are expected to
obey all California State laws and all Federal laws that pertain to
behavior on a college campus. The following regulations represent
reasonable standards of conduct for students and visitors, and shall
be followed at all times on a Shasta College campus. Generally,
Shasta College’s jurisdiction and discipline shall be limited to
conduct that occurs on Shasta College premises or that is related to
school activities.
Rules and Regulations: Any student found to have committed the
following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined
in Board Policy, Section 3550 and 5520.
1. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:
a. Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty is the willful and intentional fraud and
deception for the purpose of improving a grade or obtaining
course credit, and includes all student behavior by fraudulent
and/or deceptive means. The student has the full
responsibility for the content and integrity of all academic
work submitted.
b. Furnishing false information to any Shasta College official,
faculty member or office.
c. Forgery, alteration or misuse of any Shasta College
document, record or instrument of identification.
d. Tampering with the election of any Shasta College-
recognized student organization.
2. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration,
disciplinary proceedings, other Shasta College activities
including its public-service functions on or off campus, or other
authorized non-Shasta College activities when the act occurs on
Shasta College premises.
3. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment,
coercion and/or conduct which threatens or endangers the health
and safety of any person.
4. Sexual harassment as defined by law or by regulation of the
college or District.
5. Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property of Shasta
College or property of a member of the Shasta College
community or other personal or public property, or knowingly
receiving stolen district property or private property on campus.
6. Engaging in harassing or discriminatory behavior based on
disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality,
race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status
protected by law.
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7. Hazing, defined as an act that endangers the mental or physical
health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes
public or private property for the purpose of initiation, admission
into, affiliation with or as a condition for continued membership in
a group or organization.
8. Failure to comply with direction of Shasta College officials or law
enforcement officers acting in the performance of their duties,
and/or failure to identify oneself to one of these persons when
requested to do so.
9. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any
Shasta College premises or unauthorized entry to or use of
Shasta College premises.
10. Violation of published Shasta College policies, rules or
regulations.
11. Violation of federal, state or local law on Shasta College
premises or at Shasta College sponsored or supervised
activities.
12. Use, possession or distribution of narcotic or other controlled
substances except as expressly permitted by law.
13. Public intoxication or use, possession or distribution of alcoholic
beverages except as expressly permitted by law and Shasta
College regulations.
14. Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, other
weapons, or dangerous chemicals including but not limited to
any facsimile firearm, knife, explosive or weapon on Shasta
College premises.
15. Participation in a campus demonstration that disrupts the normal
operations of Shasta College and infringes on the rights of other
members of the Shasta College community; leading or inciting
others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any
campus building or area; intentional obstruction that
unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either
pedestrian or vehicular, on campus.
16. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on
Shasta College premises or at Shasta College sponsored or
supervised functions. The use of bicycles, roller blades and
skateboards is not permitted in heavy traffic areas or in buildings.
17. Conduct that is disorderly, lewd or indecent; habitual profanity or
vulgarity; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting or procuring
another person to breach the peace on Shasta College premises
or at functions sponsored by or participated in by Shasta
College.
18. Theft or other abuse of computer time and network resources,
including but not limited to:
a. Unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the
contents, or for any other purpose.
b. Unauthorized transfer of a file.
c. Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and
password.
d. Unauthorized use of phone and electronic devices such as
radios, etc.
e. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of
another student, faculty member or Shasta College official.
f. Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive
messages.
g. Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal
operations of Shasta College computing systems.
19. Abuse of the judicial system, including but not limited to:
a. Failure to obey the summons of a Shasta College official.
b. Falsification, distortion or misrepresentation of information
before a hearing officer.
c. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a
judicial proceeding.
d. Institution of a judicial proceeding knowingly without cause.
e. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation
in, or use of, the judicial system.
f. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a
judicial body prior to and/or during the course of the judicial
proceeding.
g. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the
Student Code.
h. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to
commit an abuse of the judicial system.
20. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking is
prohibited by lawful authority.
21. Littering of any kind.
22. Misrepresentation of oneself or of an organization to be an agent
of Shasta College.
23. Unauthorized preparation, giving, selling, transfer, distribution, or
publication, for any commercial purpose, of any
contemporaneous recording of an academic presentation in a
classroom or equivalent site of instruction, including but not
limited to handwritten or typewritten class notes, except as
permitted by any district policy or administrative procedure.
24. Persistent, serious misconduct where other means of correction
have failed to bring about proper conduct.
Students who engage in any of the above are subject to the
procedures outlined in Administrative Procedures 5520.
Student Computer Technology Access
This is to communicate what other users, instructors, and the District
expect of students when using college computer technology and
facilities. Failure to conform to these stipulations may result in
disciplinary action. Violations of regulations in the use of computer
technology will be addressed in accordance with Shasta College
Standards of Conduct (BP 5500) and Sanctions (AP 5520), available
for reference in the College Catalog or by requesting a copy from
Student Services.
Access to computing resources is a privilege. Use of any Shasta
College computer system constitutes agreement to comply with
Shasta College Administrative Procedures for Responsible
Computing. Computer technology and facilities are provided for the
purpose of completing academic requirements. The District may
access, review, copy and disclose information entered or retained in
computer technology and communications resources.
A. Students may use the technology and facilities to:
1. Complete course assignments;
2. Conduct academic research;
3. Communicate with faculty and students.
B. User Responsibilities. User responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:
1. Using only their own designated ID, passwords/PIN, and
accounts, and keeping IDs, passwords/PIN, and account
information confidential. It is recommended that users
change their passwords/ PIN periodically;
2. Using software and electronic materials, including shareware,
in accordance with copyright, trademark, and licensing
agreements and restrictions;
3. Accurately identifying and representing themselves in
electronic messages, files, and transactions;
4. Saving all work on a flash drive or other removable storage
media and not on the hard drive unless instructed to do so by
their instructor;
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5. Allowing lab technicians to scan removable media before it is
inserted into or otherwise connected to the computer as a
precaution to insure the safety of the computers;
6. Asking appropriate Shasta College personnel for assistance
if unfamiliar with the system software.
C. Prohibitions. Prohibitions include, but are not limited to:
1. Circumventing or attempting to circumvent local, network, or
remote security measures;
2. Unauthorized use of accounts, access codes, passwords, or
identification numbers;
3. Violating copyrights, trademarks, and/or license agreements;
4. Copying software that has not been placed in the public
domain and distributed as freeware; inspecting, changing,
altering, copying, or distributing proprietary data programs,
files, disks, or software without authorization;
5. Accessing, using or copying another user’s account, ID
number, password, electronic files, data, or e-mail without
prior authorization; or allowing such use by others;
6. Falsely identifying and/or representing oneself in the use of
computer technology and communications resources;
7. Altering or attempting to alter system software;
8. Altering or attempting to alter system hardware without
Technology Support approval;
9. Damaging equipment, data, software, software protection,
encryption or restriction on applications and files, including
introducing invasive or destructive programs (such as
viruses, worms, and Trojan horses);
10. Modifying or attempting to crash or hack into computer
technology or communications resources;
11. Accessing or attempting to access restricted portions of any
operating system or security software;
12. Installing or removing software;
13. Using computer technology and/or communications
resources for private commercial purposes;
14. Using District computer technology and communications
resources in any unlawful manner including fraudulent,
threatening, libelous, obscene, or harassing communications;
procuring, or distributing obscene or pornographic material.
Student Designated Free Speech Area:
Board Policy 3900
Students, employees, and members of the public shall be free to
exercise their rights of free expression, subject to the requirements
of this policy.
District property is a non-public forum, except for those areas that
are designated public forums available for the exercise of expression
by students, employees, and members of the public. The
Superintendent/President shall enact such administrative procedures
as are necessary to reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner
of the exercise of free expression in the designated public forums.
The administrative procedures established by the Superintendent/
President shall not prohibit the right of students to exercise free
expression including, but not limited to, the use of bulletin boards or
the distribution of printed materials or petitions in those parts of the
college designated areas generally available to students and the
community, and the wearing of buttons, badges, or other insignia.
Speech shall be prohibited that is defamatory, obscene according to
current legal standards or which so incites others as to create a clear
and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on District
property or the violation of District policies or procedures, or the
substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the District.
Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the regulation of hate violence
directed at students in a manner that denies their full participation in
the educational process (Education Code Section 66301(e)), so long
as the regulation conforms to the requirements of the First
Amendment to the United States Constitution, and of Section 2 of
Article 1 of the California Constitution. Students may be disciplined
for harassment, threats, or intimidation unless such speech is
constitutionally protected.
Student Discipline:
Board Policy/Administrative Procedure 5520
Changes pending to Board Policy/Administrative Procedure.
Refer to the website for the most current version.
BOARD POLICY 5520: (Board approved 4/13/11)
The Superintendent/President shall establish procedures for the
imposition of student discipline in accordance with the requirements
of due process as provided by applicable federal and state laws and
regulations.
The Dean of Students will serve as the Discipline Officer unless a
different official is so designated by the Superintendent/President.
The disciplinary procedures shall identify potential disciplinary
actions, including but not limited to the removal, suspension or
expulsion of a student.
The Board of Trustees shall consider any recommendation from the
Superintendent/President for expulsion and revoking or withholding a
degree or certificate. The Board of Trustees shall hear the matter in
closed session unless the student requests the matter be heard in
open session. Final action by the Board on any expulsion shall be
taken in open session.
The disciplinary procedures shall be made available to students
through the college catalog, the District website and other similar
means.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 5520: (Board approved 10/09/13)
The purpose of these administrative procedures is to provide a
means to address violations of the Standards of Conduct set forth in
Board Policy 5500 (BP 5500).
These administrative procedures are not intended to substitute for
criminal or civil proceedings that may be initiated by other agencies
and will be used in a fair and equitable manner, and not for purposes
of retaliation. These procedures are not considered a legal
proceeding. Therefore, students do not have a right to counsel
during a student disciplinary hearing.
I. DEFINITIONS:
Discipline Officer: The Dean of Students or such other official so
designated by the Superintendent/President.
District: The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College
District.
School Day: Any day during which the District is in session and
regular classes are held, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Student: Any person enrolled in any program at the District, either
full-time or part-time. Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating
the Standards of Conduct are considered “students” for the purposes
of these procedures. The Standards of Conduct apply to all
locations and activities of the District, including online courses and
District-sponsored events.
Instructor: Any academic employee of the District in whose class a
student subject to discipline is enrolled, or counselor who is providing
or has provided services to the student, or other academic employee
who has responsibility for the student's educational program.
Educational Administrator: Any administrator who provides
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leadership and direction for the operations of the District whose
responsibilities include supervision of managers, staff or instructors
and the management of the institutional relations among students,
faculty and staff.
Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student by the Board of
Trustees from all courses and activities offered by the District.
Good Cause: Any offense defined by Education Code section 76033
and such other causes as set forth in the Standards of Conduct.
Hearing Authority: The Vice President of Student Services or such
other official so designated by the Superintendent/President and with
responsibility for the first appeal level.
Removal from Class: Exclusion of the student by an instructor for
the day of the removal and the next class meeting.
Reprimand (Written or Verbal): An admonition to the student to
cease and desist from conduct determined to violate the Standards
of Conduct.
Immediate Interim Suspension (Education Code Section 66017):
The immediate suspension of a student when the Discipline Officer
or any educational administrator concludes that immediate
suspension is required to protect students or others from injury, to
protect property, or to ensure the maintenance of order at the District
provided that a reasonable opportunity for a hearing be afforded the
suspended student within ten (10) days.
Short- Term Suspension: Exclusion of the student for good cause
from one or more classes, school activities, and/or all District
facilities for a period of up to five (5) school days.
Long-Term Suspension: Exclusion of the student for good cause
from one or more classes, school activities and/or all District facilities
for more than five (5) school days.
Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus: Withdrawal of
consent by the Discipline Officer or other officials so designated by
the Superintendent/ President for any person to remain on campus in
accordance with California Penal Code Section 626.4 where the
Discipline Officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person
has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus.
II. EXPECTED STUDENT CONDUCT
The Standards of Conduct are set forth in BP 5500 and apply to
conduct that relates to District activity or District attendance,
including conduct that occurs while at District campuses or facilities,
or at District sponsored activities, including before classes begin,
after classes end, during the academic year, and during periods
between terms of actual enrollment. The Standards of Conduct shall
apply even if the student withdraws from school while a disciplinary
matter is pending.
III. SANCTIONS
One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed upon any
student found to be in violation of the Standards of Conduct:
1. Warning: Verbal notice to the student by the Discipline
Officer that the student is violating or has violated the
District’s Standards of Conduct and that a continuation of
the specified conduct by the student may lead to further
disciplinary action. The warning will be documented by the
Discipline Officer and may become part of the student’s
record for a period of up to one year.
2. Reprimand: A written or verbal admonition to the student
by the Discipline Officer to cease and desist from conduct
determined to violate the Standards of Conduct. A record
that a reprimand has been given shall be documented and
may become part of a student's record for a period up to
one year.
3. Disciplinary Probation: A written reprimand by the
Discipline Officer for violation of a specific provision of the
Standards of Conduct that invokes probation for a
designated period of time, which includes the possibility of
more severe disciplinary sanctions should the student
violate any of the Standards of Conduct during the
probationary period.
4. Restitution: Reimbursement by the student for damage(s),
injury or misappropriation of District property or to
instructional materials/ equipment-caused by the students’
misconduct. Restitution/ reimbursement may be one or
more of the following: appropriate service, monetary or
material replacement. Pursuant to Title 5 of the California
Code of Regulations, Section 59410, students who fail to
provide the required restitution will have their grades,
transcripts, diplomas, and registration privileges withheld
until the financial obligation to the District is satisfied. The
Discipline Officer shall provide the student with an
opportunity to be heard prior to the imposition of a
restitution order.
5. Removal from Class or Instruction-Related Activity:
Any instructor may order a student removed from his or her
class or instructional activity for the day of the removal and
the next class or activity meeting. The instructor shall
immediately report the removal to the Discipline Officer. The
Discipline Officer will arrange for a meeting with the student
regarding the removal. The student shall not be allowed to
return to the class or instructional activity during the period
of the removal without the concurrence of the instructor.
Nothing herein will prevent the Discipline Officer from
further disciplinary sanctions in accordance with these
procedures, and based on the facts which led to the
removal. If the student removed is a minor, the Discipline
Officer shall ask the parent or guardian of the student to
attend a parent conference regarding the removal as soon
as possible. If the instructor or the parent/guardian so
requests, the Discipline Officer shall attend the conference.
6. Loss of Privileges: Denial of privileges that do not involve
restrictions on class attendance for a designated period of
time.
7. Residence Halls Suspension: Separation of the student
from the Residence Halls for a definite period of time for
violation of the Student Residential Housing Agreement or
Standards of Conduct after which the student is eligible to
return. Conditions for readmission to the Residence Halls
may be specified.
8. Residence Halls Contract Revocation: Permanent
separation of the student from the Residence Halls for
continued or serious violations of the Student Residential
Housing Agreement or Standards of Conduct without
possibility of readmission, which may also include revoking
the privilege to be in or near the Residence Halls for any
reason.
9. District Suspension: Subject to notice and appeal hearing
requirements, separation of the student for good cause from
all classes, school activities and/or all District campuses for
a definite period of time after which the student may be
eligible to return.
10. District Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student
by the Board of Trustees from all courses and activities
offered by the District.
11. Revocation of Degree or Certificate: A degree or
certificate awarded by the District may be revoked for fraud,
misrepresentation, or other violation of District standards in
obtaining the degree or certificate. Such a revocation shall
be by action of the Board of Trustees.
12. Withholding of Degree or Certificate: The District may
withhold awarding a degree or certificate otherwise earned
until the completion of the process set forth in these
procedures, including the completion of all sanctions
imposed, if accusations of misconduct affect the student’s
entitlement to the degree or certificate.
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13. Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus: The
Discipline Officer or other officials so designated by the
Superintendent/ President may notify any person for whom
there is a reasonable belief that the person has willfully
disrupted the orderly operation of the campus that consent
to remain on campus has been withdrawn. If the person is
on campus at the time, he or she must promptly leave or be
escorted off campus. If consent is withdrawn the Vice
President of Student Services and the Superintendent/
President will be notified immediately. The person from
whose consent has been withdrawn may submit a written
appeal in accordance with Sections VI and VII of these
procedures.
Any person as to whom consent to remain on campus has
been withdrawn who knowingly reenters the campus during
the period in which consent has been withdrawn, except to
attend a hearing, is subject to arrest (Penal Code section
626.4).
14. Discretionary Sanctions: Work assignments, essays,
service to the District, or other related discretionary
assignments that are determined to be appropriate by the
Discipline Officer to remedy a violation of the Standards of
Conduct or that serve as an educational lesson in response
to such a violation.
IV. DISCIPLINE INVOLVING STUDENT GROUPS
Sanctions upon student groups or organizations may be imposed as
follows:
1. Those relevant sanctions listed in Section III of these
procedures.
2. Loss of selected rights and privileges for a specified period
of time.
3. Deactivation: Loss of all privileges, including District
recognition, for a specified period of time.
Accusations that a student group or organization has collectively
violated the Standards of Conduct, terms that govern the group or
organization, or any conditions of District operations, shall be initially
reviewed by the Discipline Officer who shall have authority to impose
sanctions on the group or organization.
No sanctions shall be imposed until the Discipline Officer has
provided the group or organization with a written statement of the
accusations and given the group or organization an opportunity to
respond.
V. RECORDS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
In accordance with Education Code section 76220, the District shall
establish, maintain and destroy student records according to
regulations adopted by the Board of Governors of the California
Community Colleges. The Discipline Officer will create a record of
disciplinary actions, along with relevant supporting documents and
evidence. This record shall be maintained as a confidential student
disciplinary record and may not be released without the permission
of the student, except as permitted by law. The student shall have
the right to inspect the record and to challenge the contents.
Disciplinary records shall be retained in a manner consistent with
state law.
In accordance with Education Code section 76234, whenever there
is included in any student record, information concerning any
disciplinary action taken by the District in connection with any alleged
sexual assault or physical abuse or any conduct that threatens the
health and safety of the alleged victim, the alleged victim of the
sexual assault or physical abuse shall be informed within three (3)
days of the results of any disciplinary action by the District and the
results of any appeal.
In accordance with the J eanne Clery Act, the District will disclose the
results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the District
against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of any crime of
violence or a non-forcible sex offense to:
• The alleged victim; or
• The alleged victim’s next of kin, if the victim is deceased.
VI. SUSPENSION/EXPULSION PROCEDURES
The following procedures shall be followed before any suspension or
recommendation of expulsion except in the event that an
emergency/interim suspension is imposed as set forth herein.
A. Administration. The Discipline Officer shall administer
these procedures and take appropriate action, subject to the
approval of the District Superintendent/President and the
Governing Board if required herein or otherwise by law.
B. Reporting of conduct. Alleged student misconduct shall
be reported to the Discipline Officer.
C. Investigation. Upon receiving a report of alleged student
misconduct, the Discipline Officer shall initiate an
investigation.
D. Notice. Before imposing this discipline, the Discipline
Officer shall make reasonable efforts to give the student
written notice of the reason for the proposed disciplinary
action. If the student is a minor, the Discipline Officer shall
also notify the parent or guardian of the investigation and
charges.
E. Opportunity to be Heard. Within a reasonable period of
time following the delivery to the student of the notice
referred to above, the Discipline Officer shall offer the
student an opportunity to attend a meeting at which time the
student may present a rebuttal to the accusation or
otherwise offer relevant comment on the proposed
suspension or recommendation of expulsion. If the student
fails to arrange such a meeting (or fails to appear for a
meeting the student arranged), the decision of the Discipline
Officer shall be made without input from the student.
F. Determination after Meeting. The Discipline Officer shall
decide whether or not to proceed with the proposed
suspension or recommendation of expulsion after hearing
the student's explanation and considering all of the
information. The Discipline Officer shall send the student a
written notice of the decision via personal delivery or
certified mail to the student's last known address, as set
forth in subsection (H) below.
G. Notice to the District’s Hearing Authority. The Discipline
Officer shall report any disciplinary action imposed to the
District’s Hearing Authority (the Vice President of Student
Services or such other official so designated by the
Superintendent/President.)
H. Short-Term Suspension Notification. The Discipline
Officer shall send the student a written notice of
determination within three (3) school days after the meeting
described in subsection (E). The notice shall inform the
student of the decision and the length of the suspension, if
any. The notice shall also inform the student that the
decision is final. The notice shall be hand delivered or sent
via certified mail to the student’s last known address.
I. Long-Term Suspension and/or Recommendation for
Expulsion Notification. The Discipline Officer shall send
the student a written notice of determination within five (5)
school days after the meeting described in subsection (E).
The notice shall be hand delivered or sent via certified mail
to the student's last known address. The notification shall
include:
1. A statement of the charges, the reason for the
suspension or recommended expulsion, and a
description of facts related to the misconduct, including
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the evidence against the student, the date of the
incident(s), time of the incident(s), and location of the
offense(s);
2. A copy of the Standards of Conduct;
3. An explanation that the student who has been
suspended is entitled to appeal the decision and has a
right to an appeal hearing ("appeal hearing"). The
notification shall also state that a request for an appeal
hearing shall be filed within five (5) school days of the
receipt of the notification. Mailed notice is presumed
received three calendar days after mailing. The written
request for an appeal hearing must be submitted to
the Hearing Authority, and must cite the specific
ground(s) for the appeal (from those listed below), and
provide information which substantiates the ground(s)
on which the appeal is being made.
The failure to request a hearing in a timely manner shall
constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing;
4. Grounds for appeal: A student may appeal the decision
of the Discipline Officer on the grounds that:
i. Fair consideration was not provided to the student
(i.e., there is evidence that some aspect of the
meeting described in subsection (E) was prejudicial,
arbitrary, or capricious); or
ii. New and significant information, not reasonably
available at the time of the initial meeting, has
become available; or
iii. The sanction or remedy imposed is not in due
proportion to the nature and seriousness of the
offense. Any evidence supporting these grounds
must be included in the request for an appeal
hearing.
5. A statement that the student has the right to be
accompanied at an appeal hearing by an on-campus
advisor of his or her choice. If the student decides to be
accompanied by an advisor, the name and address of
that advisor shall be submitted to the Hearing Authority
at the time the appeal is filed;
J . Schedule of Hearing. The Hearing Authority shall
schedule an appeal hearing no later than ten (10)
school days after a timel y written request for a hearing
is received by the District.
VII. HEARING AUTHORITY’S APPEAL PROCEDURES
A. Sanctions recommended by the Discipline Officer may be
appealed, by the student charged, to the Hearing Authority
(the Vice President of Student Services or such other official
so designated by the Superintendent/President). The
appeal must be in writing and received by the Hearing
Authority within five (5) school days of receipt of notification
of right to appeal.
B. Upon receipt from the student of a request to appeal within
the time stated above, the Hearing Authority will review the
facts of the Discipline Officer’s findings and recommended
sanctions. Sanctions recommended by the Discipline
Officer may or may not be suspended until such time as
the appeal hearing is held.
C. If after the review, the Hearing Authority determines that an
appeal is warranted then the appeal hearing will be
conducted with the student within ten (10) school days of
receipt of the request to appeal.
D. Additional parties and/or witnesses to the violation may be
requested to meet with the Hearing Authority to verify
information obtained from the hearing held with the
Discipline Officer.
E. The Hearing Authority may uphold, modify or reject any or
all disciplinary sanctions recommended by the Discipline
Officer. If the Hearing Authority modifies or rejects any or
all sanctions recommended, the Hearing Authority shall
prepare a new written decision which contains specific
factual findings and conclusions. The Hearing Authority’s
decision shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the
student’s last known address. The Hearing Authority shall
report all suspensions, recommendations of expulsion, and
recommendations to revoke or withhold a degree or
certificate to the Superintendent/President within five (5)
school days.
F. If the student fails to attend the appeal hearing without prior
notice of cancellation, or without rescheduling another
hearing, the Hearing Authority may uphold, modify, or reject
the disciplinary sanctions recommended by the Discipline
Officer without input from the student. Sanctions imposed
could result in suspension, expulsion, or revoking or
withholding a degree or certificate.
G. In cases not resulting in long-term suspension, expulsion,
or revoking or withholding of a degree or certificate, the
decision of the Hearing Authority shall be final.
H. In cases where a recommendation of long-term suspension,
expulsion, or the revoking or withholding of a degree or
certificate has been rendered, notice shall be forwarded
immediately to the Superintendent/President.
VIII. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUSPENSION
A. The Discipline Officer may impose an emergency/summary
suspension if deemed warranted. It is an extraordinary
measure and shall be utilized only when necessary to
protect individuals from injury or death, or damage to
property, or to ensure the maintenance of order pending an
opportunity for the student to be heard.
B. A meeting shall be provided to the student within five (5)
school days of an emergency/summary suspension
(Education Code section 66017). The procedures set forth
in sections VI and VII shall apply to the meeting and any
appeal hearing.
C. An emergency/summary suspension shall be reported to
the Board of Trustees at its next regular meeting after such
suspension has been imposed.
IX. SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT
In cases where long-term suspension, expulsion, or revoking or
withholding a degree or certificate is recommended, the
following shall apply:
A. Long-Term Suspension: Within ten (10) school days
following receipt of the recommended decision, the
Superintendent/President shall render a final written
decision. The Superintendent/President may uphold, modify
or reject the disciplinary sanctions recommended by the
Hearing Authority. If the Superintendent/ President modifies
or rejects the suspension recommendation, the
Superintendent/President shall review the record of the
hearings, and prepare a new written decision which
contains specific factual findings and conclusions. The
decision of the Superintendent/ President shall be final
except as to expulsions or revoking or withholding of a
degree or certificate. The final decision shall be sent via
certified or registered mail to the student’s last known
address. The Superintendent/President shall report all
suspensions, whether short- or long-term, of any student to
the Board of Trustees in closed session at its next regular
meeting after the suspension has been imposed.
B. Expulsion or Revoking or Withholding a Degree or
Certificate: Within ten (10) school days following receipt of
the recommended decision, the Superintendent/President
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shall render a written recommended decision to the Board
of Trustees. The Superintendent/President may uphold,
modify or reject the disciplinary sanctions recommended by
the Hearing Authority. If the Superintendent/President
modifies or rejects the expulsion recommendation, or the
recommendation to revoke or withhold a degree or
certificate, the Superintendent/President shall review the
record of the hearings and prepare a new written decision
which contains specific factual findings and conclusions.
The Superintendent/President’s decision shall be forwarded
to the Board of Trustees.
X. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
In cases where expulsion or revoking or withholding a degree or
certificate is recommended, the following shall apply:
A. The Board of Trustees shall consider any recommendation
from the Superintendent/President for expulsion and/or
revoking or withholding a degree or certificate at its next
regularly scheduled meeting or as soon thereafter as is
practicable. The Board of Trustees shall consider an
expulsion recommendation in closed session, unless the
student requests the matter be heard in open session in
accordance with these procedures and Education Code
section 72122. The Board may expel a student for good
cause when other means of correction fail to bring about
proper conduct or when the presence of the student causes
a continuing danger to the physical safety of the student or
others (Educ. Code section 76030).
B. The student shall be notified in writing, by registered or
certified mail or by personal service, at least five (5) school
days prior to the meeting, of the date, time, and place of the
meeting of the Board of Trustees. The student may, within
forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of the notice, request that
the hearing be held in open session. Even if a student has
requested that the Board of Trustees hear an expulsion
recommendation in open session, the Board of Trustees
may deliberate in closed session in accordance with
Education Code section 72122.
C. A closed hearing will be closed to everyone except the
following:
1. The student charged;
2. An advisor/advocate for the student charged, if so
desired. If the student chooses to be accompanied by
an attorney, the student must notify the District in writing
of his/her intent to bring an attorney at least two (2)
school days prior to the hearing. Failure to notify the
District will result in a postponement of the hearing;
3. The District Superintendent/President and/or President's
designee;
4. The Board of Trustees;
5. Counsel for the District;
6. The student's parent(s) or guardian, if the student is a
minor;
7. Campus Security or such other law enforcement
personnel deemed necessary for the safety of meeting
participants.
D. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the
following procedures:
1. The President of the Board of Trustees will serve as
chair of the hearing, and will rule on all questions of
procedure and admission of evidence.
2. Hearings need not be conducted in accordance with
strict rules of evidence or the formality of a court
hearing.
3. Before commencement of the hearing, the Board of
Trustees shall review a description of the charges,
notices, evidence, findings, and a copy of the proposed
decision from the college-level disciplinary appeal
hearing. The Board of Trustees shall consider no
evidence other than that evidence received in the
hearing process.
4. The District Superintendent/President or designee shall
make a brief statement to the Board of Trustees,
referring to relevant evidence regarding the alleged
misconduct.
5. The accused student may then make a brief statement
to the Board of Trustees and present any relevant
evidence.
6. The statements shall be limited to five (5) minutes each.
7. Upon completion of these statements, the Board of
Trustees will have an opportunity to ask questions of
both the student and the District Superintendent/
President or designee.
8. The Board of Trustees will conclude the hearing,
dismiss the parties, and privately deliberate as to a
decision.
9. The Board of Trustees shall issue a statement of
decision including findings of fact and a determination
that the accused student did or did not commit the act(s)
charged, a finding that the student's act(s) did or did not
constitute a violation of the Standards of Conduct, and a
decision as to whether the expulsion proposed by the
District Superintendent/President will be upheld or
modified. The Board of Trustees may also recommend
further investigation. Pursuant to Education Code
section 72122, regardless of whether the matter is
heard in open or closed session, the final action of the
Board of Trustees shall be taken in open session, and
the result of the action shall be a public record. The
name of the student, however, shall not be released.
10. The hearing (but not the deliberations of the Board of
Trustees) shall be recorded either in written format or
electronically. The record shall be the property of the
District. The student may read the record or listen to the
tape at a mutually agreeable location at the District. An
accused student may, upon request, be provided a copy
of the written record or electronic recording at his or her
own expense.
11. A written statement of the Board of Trustees’ decision
shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the
student's last known address within three (3) school
days after the conclusion of the hearing.
12. If the Board of Trustees’ decision is unfavorable to the
student, the student shall have the right to submit a
written statement of his/her objections to the decision.
This statement shall become a part of the student's
records.
13. The decision of the Board of Trustees is final and not
subject to further appeal.
XI. NOTIFICATION
The District Superintendent/President or designee shall, upon
suspension or expulsion of any student, notify the appropriate law
enforcement authorities of the county or city in which the District is
situated of any acts of the student that may be in violation of section
245 of the Penal Code (Education Code section 76035).
XII. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
Calendar restraints may be extended with the agreement of both
parties.
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Student Equity Policy: Board Policy 5300
Shasta College attempts to ensure equal opportunity to all students
and shall provide prompt review of any complaints of discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, or economic
conditions.
Student Grievance Policy: Board Policy 5530
*Refer to the Board Policy for any current updates of language
Definition of Student Grievance
For the purpose of this policy, a student grievance is defined as a
claim by a student that his/her student rights have been adversely
affected by a college decision or action. This policy is available for
students who desire to pursue grievance procedures against an
employee of the District. The student shall be entitled to
representation, by a person of his/her choice, other than legal
counsel, at all informal compliant meetings.
Note: The District is committed to resolving student complaints
and/or grievances in a fair and equitable manner. Students should
work through the District’s process first before escalating issues to
other agencies. Issues that are not resolved at the District level may
be presented to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s
Office (CCCCO) at:
www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/ComplaintsForm.aspx.
Note: This Policy and the related Administrative Procedure is not
available for use by any student or applicant for admission who
believes that he/she has been subjected to unlawful discrimination,
including sex discrimination as prohibited by Title IX of the Higher
Education Amendments of 1972. The basis for filing a complaint of
unlawful discrimination and the procedures to be used to file such a
complaint are set forth in the District’s Board Policy and
Administrative Procedure 3430 – Prohibition of Unlawful
Discrimination or Harassment, which can be obtained in the Human
Resources Office in the Shasta College Administration Building 100,
Room 121, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003 or on the
District’s web site at:
shastacollegeboardpolicies.edu
Student Grievance Procedure
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a prompt and equitable
means of resolving student grievances. These procedures shall be
available to any student who reasonably believes a college decision
or action has adversely affected his or her status, rights or privileges
as a student.
This procedure does not apply to grade changes or to student
disciplinary actions, both of which are covered under separate Board
Policies and Administrative Procedures. (BP/AP 4230-Grade
Changes and BP/AP 5520-Student Discipline).
Definitions:
School Day: Any day during which the District is in session and
regular classes are held excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Student: Any person currently enrolled as a student in any class or
program offered by the District.
LEVELS FOR RESOLVING A STUDENT GRIEVANCE:
FIRST LEVEL – Informal Grievance
Any student with a grievance should first attempt to resolve the
matter by means of an informal meeting with the person(s) against
whom the student has the grievance. This discussion must take
place within ten (10) school days of the alleged incident.
SECOND LEVEL – Informal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved as specified at the first level
within ten (10) school days, the grievant should contact the
immediate supervisor or Dean of the appropriate department or
program. This discussion must take place within ten (10) school days
after contact at the second level. The Supervisor or Dean has ten
(10) school days to respond to the student’s grievance.
THIRD LEVEL – Informal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved at the second level within ten
(10) school days, the grievant should contact the appropriate Vice
President. The Vice President will review the grievance with the
supervisor or administrator and attempt to resolve the grievance
informally. This discussion must take place within ten (10) school
days after contact at the third level. The appropriate Vice President
has ten (10) school days to respond to the student’s grievance.
FOURTH LEVEL – Formal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved informally at the third level, the
grievant will be asked to state the grievance in writing within ten (10)
school days. Then a formal hearing will be scheduled within ten (10)
school days of receipt of the written complaint. The employee being
grieved shall have the opportunity to respond in writing. A Vice
President, as appointed by the Superintendent/ President, will
conduct the hearing.
The hearing will include the grievant(s) and the person(s) grieved
against. Each shall be entitled to:
1) Representation of his/her choice, including legal counsel when
mutually agreed;
2) The right to present witnesses and evidence; and
3) The right to question opposing witnesses.
Official minutes of the hearing will be recorded, and, upon request,
available to any person in attendance at the hearing. The Vice
President as appointed by the Superintendent/President shall have
ten (10) school days after the date of the hearing to render a written
decision.
FIFTH LEVEL – Formal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved at the fourth level within ten (10)
school days, the grievant may seek a review with the District
Superintendent/ President. A copy of the stated grievance and
minutes of the hearing, if any, will be submitted to the
Superintendent/President for review. The Superintendent/President
shall have ten (10) school days to render a written decision.
SIXTH LEVEL – Formal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved at the fifth level within ten (10)
school days, the grievant may seek a review before the District
Board of Trustees at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Record of Grievance
A record of the grievance against an employee of the District may
only be entered into an employee’s personnel file in compliance with
an employee’s contract and the disciplinary process.
Note: The District is committed to resolving student complaints
and/or grievances in a fair and equitable manner. Students should
work through the District’s process first before escalating issues to
other agencies. Issues that are not resolved at the District level may
be presented to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s
Office (CCCCO) at:
CCCComplaintsForm.edu.
Note: This Policy and the related Administrative Procedure is not
available for use by any student or applicant for admission who
believes that he/she has been subjected to unlawful discrimination.
The basis for filing a complaint of unlawful discrimination and the
procedures to be used to file such a complaint are set forth in the
District’s Unlawful Discrimination Policy and Procedures 3430, which
can be obtained in the Human Resources Office in the Shasta
College Administration Building 100, Room 121, 11555 Old Oregon
Trail, Redding, CA 96003 or on the District’s web site at:
shastacollegeboardpolicies.edu
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Student Learning Assessment
To ensure that students at Shasta College are attaining knowledge
and skills, the faculty have developed ongoing processes to assess
student learning. Students should expect to participate in a wide
range of assessments designed to provide useful information about
programs and student services. Additionally, upon graduating or
transferring from Shasta College, former students may be asked to
provide feedback on their experiences at Shasta College to guide
continuous program quality.
Student Records, Directory Information and
Privacy Rights
Reference: Education Code Sections 76200, et. Seq.; Title 5,
Sections 54600, et seq.; Board Policy 5040
The Superintendent/President shall assure that student records are
maintained in compliance with applicable federal and state laws
relating to the privacy of student records.
Access to Records: Educational records shall be available for
inspection and review, during normal working hours, by presently and
formerly enrolled students. Where the record(s) may contain
information concerning more than the inquiring student, only that part
pertaining to the inquiring student may be revealed.
Any currently enrolled or former student of the District has a right of
access to any and all student records relating to him or her
maintained by the district.
No District representative shall release the contents of a student
record to any member of the public without the prior written consent
of the student, other than directory information as defined in this
policy and information sought pursuant to a court order or lawfully
issued subpoena, or as otherwise authorized by applicable federal
and state laws.
Students shall be notified of their rights with respect to student
records, including the definition of directory information contained
here, and that they may limit the information.
Directory information shall include:
• Student participation in officially recognized activities and sports
including weight, height and high school of graduation of athletic
team members.
• Degrees and awards received by students, including honors,
scholarship awards, athletic awards and Dean’s list recognition.
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Chapter 8 - Services for Students, Special Programs and Student Life
Shasta College provides a broad spectrum of student services and activities to support the instructional program and to ensure maximum
opportunity for success in the student's chosen major.
Services for Students
Bookstore
The College Bookstore provides essential products and services that
complement the academic environment and facilitate the education
process for students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as to visitors to
Shasta College. The Bookstore offers self-service and selection in
specialized book departments. Several non-book departments, such
as school supplies, food products, emblematic wear, sundries, and
gifts are also offered.
The Bookstore is open to the public throughout the school year. The
team members of the Bookstore look forward to meeting many of you
personally and helping you become better acquainted with the
products and services offered. It is our purpose to make your visits
to the Bookstore a pleasant and beneficial experience.
During the beginning of each semester the Bookstore has extended
hours. Refer to the class schedule, our web page, or please call
(530) 242-7574 for more information.
Textbooks can be ordered online at shastacollegebookstore.
Career Center
The Career Center provides resources to use in making career
decisions and acquiring the occupational information necessary for
planning your future. Students are invited to make use of
computerized career exploration resources to learn more about their
interests, skills, and work values. Resources are also available to
research and compare educational requirements, pay, and future
outlook for various occupations. Stop by Room 126 to learn how to
create your personal career profile!
Service Area Outcomes
1. At least 85% of all students, staff and faculty will be satisfied with
operations in the Career Services and Student Employment
Department.
2. Employment and Career Services will partner with faculty,
students, and community members including local employers to
promote career and employment opportunities and preparation.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Based on an in-person presentation, students will be able to list
two resources provided by the Career and Employment Center.
Child Care Services
Earl y Childhood Education
Earl y Headstart
Headstart-CalWorks Preschool
Shasta College Children’s Campus offers several options to help
meet the childcare and educational needs of families. Go to
shastacollegechildcare
The Earl y Childhood Education Center (530) 242-7600 is a
demonstration child development laboratory site providing an
enrichment experience for 3, 4, and 5-year old children. A daily fee
approved by the Board of Trustees is charged for the program.
Shasta County Head Start and Earl y Head Start (530) 241-7951
provides an inclusive enriching program with extended day childcare
from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Head Start/Early Head Start serves
families of infant, toddlers and preschoolers aged eight weeks to five
years. Enrollment priority is given to children of College CalWORKs
students and low-income eligible families at no fee.
Financial Aid – Scholarships – See Chapter 3 – Finance
Student Health and Wellness Office
The office is located in Room 2020 in the Campus
Center. Confidential services are available to Shasta College
students who have paid the semester health fee (handled at
registration) and are registered at the time of service in credit-
bearing courses for the current semester. You must present a
government issued photo ID and your student ID number as eligibility
will be verified with each visit. The office is open Monday thru Friday
during the Spring and Fall semesters from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
and from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summer semester office hours, days,
and services will vary. Services offered: first aid for on-campus
accidents or injuries, TB testing, registered nurse consultation, health
education, blood pressure checks, vision and hearing screening,
cholesterol screening (nominal fee-call for details), smoking
cessation, student accident reports, and brief / limited clinical
(psychological) counseling. We also provide resources for
reproductive health care. Physician consultations are available for
the initial diagnosis and treatment of short-term illness and academic
program / uncomplicated employment physicals. Physician services
are not available during the summer semester. PLEASE
NOTE: The Student Health & Wellness office is not a comprehensive
health care provider and is not structured to address all the
healthcare needs of District students. It is not the intention, nor
contained in the scope of practice, of the healthcare professionals in
this office to be identified as primary healthcare providers. Medical
(physician) services are contracted and limited. Hours and / or days
of service are subject to change. There may also be times when the
College Nurse and / or Psychological Counselor are out of the office,
or off campus, during regular office hours. Please call (530) 242-
7580 for appointment availability. For more information, please visit
our website at www.shastacollege.edu/wellness.
Remember, Shasta College is a Smoking Restricted
campus. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Please visit
our website, www.shastacollege.edu/wellness, for the locations of
designated areas. Spitting of chew tobacco in classrooms (into
cups, trashcans, etc.) is also prohibited. Willful non-compliance is a
violation of college policy and the Student Code of Conduct.
Library
The Shasta College Library is one of your key resources for course
support and lifelong learning. We're a hub of collaborative learning
on campus with study spaces and a host of resources on our open
shelves. We also maintain a dynamic collection, accessible 24/7, and
online reference assistance. Explore this vast spectrum of
knowledge, including:
• Millions of magazine and journal articles from thousands of
international publications.
• A growing collection of over 100,000 books, audiobooks, DVDs,
government documents, and streaming media.
• Nearly 100 computer, video, microform, and other workstations,
many with Internet connections.
• Wireless Internet access.
• Group study rooms with media support.
• Self-service printing, photocopying, and faxing.
• Special resources for the physically challenged.
• Service-oriented staff who regard each encounter as an
opportunity to share our extraordinary resources.
To learn more about the Library, including current Library hours,
please visit us online at shastacollegelibrary.
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Student Employment Services
The Student Employment Center is a resource for Shasta College
students seeking work while attending classes, after graduation, and
at the completion of their training programs. Bulletin boards are
maintained in major campus buildings listing current job opportunities
both on and off campus. J ob listings are also posted on the Student
Employment website: shastacollegejobboard. Computers, printers
and fax are provided for job search purposes. Resume, cover letter,
interviewing, and general job search assistance is available. For
more information on student employment services, please stop by
Room 126 or call (530) 242-7728.
Service Area Outcomes
1. At least 85% of all students, staff and faculty will be satisfied with
operations in the Career Services and Student Employment
Department.
2. Employment and Career Services will partner with faculty,
students, and community members including local employers to
promote career and employment opportunities and preparation.
Student Support Learning Outcome
1. Based on an in-person presentation, students will be able to list
two resources provided by the Career and Employment Center.
Transfer Center
As part of the counseling function, Shasta College operates a
Transfer Center. Located adjacent to the counseling offices in the
Administration Building, the Center is a resource for students to use
in acquiring information on other colleges and universities. The
Center houses a library of college and university catalogs, sponsors
visits to four-year institutions each semester, and hosts admissions
advisors from four year colleges and universities who meet with
students here at Shasta College. The Transfer Center also offers
workshops to guide students through the UC and CSU transfer
application process. Students are invited to make use of the variety
of materials and services available. For additional information call
(530) 242-7570 or stop by Room 126.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Students utilizing the Transfer Center will report that they were
satisfied with the services that they received.
2. As a result of participating in transfer services and activities,
students will report an increased awareness of the transfer
requirements and processes.
3. The Transfer Center will increase the number of students
pursuing Associate Degrees for Transfer by expanding outreach
and promotion of these degrees as they become available.
Special Programs
Adult Basic Education
Shasta College has a range of adult education courses. There are
courses in reading, math, GED-prep, citizenship and English as a
Second Language. Many of these courses are free and have open
enrollment. Some courses have small group instruction and others
are taught using one-on-one mentoring. These courses can be used
to prepare for college entry. For more information contact the
Learning Center Coordinator, Basic Skills/ESL, at (530) 242-7711.
Campus CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility to Kids)
The Shasta College CalWORKs Program serves students who are
referred from the Shasta, Tehama or Trinity Counties Social
Services’ CalWORKs Programs. Eligible students are those
receiving the adult portion of TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy
Family) cash aid. Shasta College CalWORKs acts as an additional
connection between CalWORKs students and their County worker.
CalWORKs students receive one-on-one assistance with enrollment,
registration, financial aid processes and specialized counseling
services. Continuing CalWORKs students receive specialized
support regarding academic progress and maintaining eligibility for
priority registration, and CalWORKs hourly requirements. Support
services for CalWORKs students may include school related books
and supplies not supported by the County, gas cards, print vouchers,
and CalWORKs Work Study.
CalWORKs Work Study is a resource for CalWORKs students to
meet their required welfare-to-work hours while going to school.
Wages earned while enrolled in the CalWORKs Work Study program
are exempt from the CalWORKs student’s cash aid grant. In
addition, the CalWORKs employment program provides assistance
with job readiness, resume development and job search resources.
Students who are receiving the adult portion of TANF cash aid or are
considering applying for cash aid can contact the Shasta College
CalWORKs office for more information at (530) 242-7637 or stop by
the Shasta College CalWORKs office at 1400 Market Street (across
the street from the County CalWORKs office), Room 8116, Redding.
Monday – Friday, 7:30A-4:30P (closed Fridays in J une and J uly).
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will report awareness of eligibility for CalWORKs
priority registration.
2. Students will learn to utilize CalWORKs priority registration.
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education – CARE
The CARE Program is designed as a support service for the EOPS
student who is at least 18 years of age, a single head of household, a
current recipient of TANF/CalWORKs, has a child under 14 years of
age, and is enrolled full-time upon admission into the program.
Support services for CARE students may include assistance with
childcare or transportation expenses, supplies, textbooks, workshops
and referrals. The purpose of the program is to assist the CARE
student in pursuing educational goals and in obtaining skills leading
to meaningful employment. For additional information, call (530) 242-
7540 or stop by the EOPS/CARE Office in the Student Center, Room
2005.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the CARE resources
available.
2. Students will demonstrate the value of CARE support services
by increased retention, graduation, and transfer rates.
Disabled Students Programs and Services – DSPS
Shasta College offers students with disabilities numerous services
including counseling and academic advisement, testing for learning
disabilities, readers, note providers, e-texts, audio format texts, in
class interpreting for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing,
designated parking areas, special equipment, assistive technology,
test facilitation, etc. These services, accessed by referral from the
DSPS Counselor or Learning Disabilities Specialist, are available to
students attending either the main Shasta College campus or the
extended education locations throughout the District. The DSPS
Counselor and Learning Disability Specialist work with students to
evaluate their educational needs and to plan and prescribe suitable
programs and services. A specially equipped assistive technology
computer lab, located in Room 2004, is available for qualifying
students with disabilities. Special classes are provided through
Adaptive Education curriculum (ADAP). For more information on the
various programs and services available through DSPS, call (530)
242-7790 or stop by our office located in the Student Center, Room
2005.
DSPS also offers a College to Career (C2C) program which provides
vocational training to students with Intellectual Disabilities. College to
Career is a three-year program leading to competitive, integrated
employment. More information can be found at the DSPS website
(www.shastacollege.edu/dsps) or in room 2006 on the Shasta
College Main Campus.
Service Area Outcome
1. Counselors will develop an Education Contract specifying
academic and vocational goals, steps to completing those
goals, and relevant services appropriate to their strengths and
limitations.
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Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Students will identify individual educational limitations and
successfully access appropriate disability accommodations.
2. Students will utilize appropriate disability management
strategies.
Extended Opportunity Program and Services – EOPS
EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and Services) is state-funded
and is established to assist students who are low income and
educationally disadvantaged with financial and comprehensive
support services. Academic, career and personal counseling are a
key component of this program, and students are required to contact
an EOPS Counselor three times each semester to plan and monitor
their progress. Additional services may include book grants,
emergency loans, tutoring, transfer assistance, workshops, cultural
events and referrals to both on and off-campus resources. Eligibility
for services is determined by Title 5 regulations. Students must
complete a BOG FW (Board of Governors Fee Waiver) and EOPS
application. For additional information, call (530) 242-7540 or stop
by to the EOPS/CARE Office in the Student Center, Room 2005.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to identify, locate and utilize the resources
and services needed to overcome educational and/or economic
disadvantages to reach their academic goals.
2. Students will demonstrate that utilization of EOPS programs
and services is a valuable aid for their college success.
Gateway to College
The Shasta College Gateway to College program is a dual
enrollment program for high school students who are behind in
credits and unlikely to graduate. Students who are chosen for
participation in the Gateway program have an opportunity to
simultaneously earn credit toward their high school diploma and a
college degree or certificate through classes taken on the college
campus. Additional information is available by calling (530)242-7585.
High School Diploma (Formerl y GED)
Residents of the District may work toward a high school diploma by
taking college courses. Information is available from the high school
from which you plan to receive the diploma. You must request that
credit is transferred.
A student who transfers Shasta College course credit to a high
school for diploma credit may also use that credit at Shasta College.
The completed course will fulfill the subject requirement if it is part of
an Associate degree program.
Questions regarding GED testing should be referred to the Shasta
Adult School at (530) 245-2626.
Office of Access and Equity
The Office of Access and Equity is a comprehensive outreach
program designed to support educational access and academic
achievement for all students. Academic support services and socio-
cultural activities are offered to address the needs of students from
culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds and close the
achievement gaps in the District. This office works with both the
college and local community to raise awareness and cultivate an
appreciation of cultural, social, and ethnic diversity and the value this
diversity brings. Through programming efforts, policy creation,
professional development, mentoring, and advocacy, the Office of
Access and Equity works to foster a supportive and inclusive
environment for all students, faculty, and staff. For more information,
call (530)242-7625; stop by room 2306 or visit us at
www.shastacollege.edu/studentequity
Puente
The Puente Project, a national award-winning program for more than
25 years, has improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands
of California’s educationally underrepresented students. Its mission
is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students
who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college
degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders to
future generations. Puente is interdisciplinary in approach with
writing, counseling and mentoring components. The Puente Project
is an inter-segmental program that is co-sponsored by the University
of California Office of the President and the California Community
College Chancellor’s Office. Information about the Puente Project is
available in Room 126, by phone at 242-7951 or
shastacollegepuente. For information on Puente at the Tehama
Campus, call (530) 529-8976.
SCI*FI (Shasta College Inspiring and Fostering Independence)
SCI*FI is an educational support program for students who are
current or former foster youth. Weekly workshops, academic
support, and individual mentoring help students succeed in their
coursework and also develop the skills needed to foster a stable
transition into independence. A study lab is available in Room 2153.
The counselor’s office for SCI*FI is Room 2158, phone (530) 242-
7549. Additional information is available at SCI*FI. .
TRiO Programs
Educational Talent Search (ETS)
Student Support Services (SSS)
Upward Bound (UB)
The TRiO Talent Search Program identifies and assists 8th through
12th grade students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program
provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its
participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and
continue their education at a postsecondary institution of their
choice. The program serves 500 students in Shasta and Trinity
counties. For more information, please contact the Project Director at
(530) 242-7691.
Student Area Outcomes
1. Seniors served by the TRiO Talent Search program during the
program year will graduate with a regular secondary school
diploma in the standard number of years.
2. Students served by the TRiO Talent Search program will
complete a rigorous program of study.
3. Seniors who participate in the TRiO Talent Search program and
graduate with a regular high school diploma will enroll in an
institution of higher education by the fall term immediately
following high school.
4. Students served by the TRiO Talent Search program will have
opportunities for exposure to college campuses whereby they
will learn about college programs, services, and facilities, and
become better prepared to make decisions regarding their
continuing education.
TRiO Student Support Services is a federally funded program for
eligible full-time students who are preparing to transfer to a four-year
university to earn a bachelor’s degree. TRiO-SSS provides support
services such as tutoring, counseling, calculator loans, financial
literacy workshops, cultural and social activities, university tours, and
transfer assistance. For additional information on SSS, please visit
room 2070 in the Student Center or call (530) 242-7690.
Student Area Outcomes
1. First-year students will state an educational goal and identify
potential transfer institutions.
2. Students will have access to counseling and support services
leading to graduation and/or transfer.
3. Students will persist through the program and meet their
educational goals.
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4. Students will complete their Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), online college application and scholarship
application(s).
TRiO Upward Bound Program provides comprehensive support to
eligible low-income, first-generation high school students in their
preparation for college entrance. The goal of Upward Bound is to
increase the rate at which participants complete secondary
education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of
postsecondary learning. Upward Bound serves students at
Enterprise and Central Valley High Schools. For more information,
please contact the Project Director at (530) 242-7698.
Student Area Outcomes
1. Students will understand their options for post-secondary
education and requirements.
2. Students will have access to field trips and workshops that will
allow for a greater understanding of and exposure to post-
secondary education.
3. Students will understand the financial aid process and funding
opportunities.
4. Senior students will complete a college admissions application,
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and attend a
college orientation before graduation.
Tutorial Services
The Shasta College Writing Center, located in the Learning
Resource Center (LRC), is a resource for all writers. Students from
all courses are encouraged to make an appointment with a tutor in a
one-on-one tutoring session. The Writing Center also provides
computers for word processing and research purposes, and offers
workshops and resources for writers. The Math and Business
Learning Center can also be found in the LRC. Drop in tutoring for
students enrolled in math and business classes is available in this
center. The Science Learning Lab has tutoring for science classes
and is located in the 1600 building.
Veterans Educational Benefits
The VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office serves as your
liaison between the school and the Department of Veterans Affairs to
help you apply for and maintain your VA educational benefits. We
provide support to help you with your education and information on
the latest programs and regulations, extension of delimiting dates,
vocational rehabilitation, etc. Be sure to apply for your benefits early,
as it takes the Department of Veterans Affairs approximately 120
days to process your application. All new veterans to Shasta
College should call for information at (530) 242-7701 or visit the
Veterans Certifying Official located in the Financial Aid Office in
Room 108. For more information about veterans services please visit
our website at shastacollegeveterans.
The Veterans Counselor will assist you in your educational planning
and development of the required Educational Plan. To schedule an
appointment with the Veterans Counselor, call the Counseling
Center, located in Building 100, at (530) 242-7724.
Student Life
Art
The Art Department sponsors monthly exhibitions in the College
Gallery showing pieces from visiting artists, faculty, and a juried student
show in May. The realm of art is a viable medium at Shasta College,
and one that fulfills the aspirations and artistic inclinations of each
student. For additional information, call (530) 242-7730.
Athletics
Shasta College, a member of the Golden Valley Conference, Northern
California Football Conference, the Big-8 Conference, and the Bay
Valley Conference, offers strong and varied athletic opportunities for
men and women. The athletic facilities include a gymnasium, a lap
swimming pool and a diving pool, lighted tennis courts, weight training
room, a cardio exercise room, well-lighted football stadium, all-
weather track and field facility, baseball and softball diamonds, and
soccer fields. Shasta College men and women participate in baseball,
basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, softball, swimming and
diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Questions
regarding athletic eligibility should be directed to the Dean of Physical
Education and Athletics at (530) 242-7590 or check our website at
shastacollegeathletics.
Honor Society
Shasta College established the Beta Mu Mu chapter of the Phi Theta
Kappa International Honor Society on March 19, 2004. The Phi Theta
Kappa mission is two-fold: 1) recognize and encourage the academic
achievement of two-year college students; and (2) provide
opportunities for individual growth and development through
participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship
programming. Honor society members are invited to join by letter and
must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and have completed 12
or more transferable units at Shasta College. Invitations to join are
emailed out approximately four weeks into the semester, where
eligible students can gain more information about the society and
register/pay online. Membership is granted once the eligibility
requirements have been met and the appropriate dues are collected.
For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office, Room
2308 on the main campus for brochures and a membership
application, or visit the chapter web site at shastacollegeptk.
Housing
Shasta College maintains two dormitories, one for 63 females and
one for 63 males. A Commons building providing recreational space
and equipment for both indoor and outdoor activities is part of the
facility. A “residents only” kitchen equipped with microwaves, two
stoves/ovens, a gas BBQ grill, and an ice/water machine is located in
the Commons along with a computer lab and TV lounge. Several
social and recreational activities are programmed monthly for the
enjoyment of the residents. The Commons building is staffed 24
hours a day throughout the academic year. Housing staff continually
conduct safety and security walk-throughs to ensure that the facilities
are secured, and the facility employs video surveillance equipment
for security purposes. This equipment may or may not be monitored
at any time.
Students must carry at least 12 units and maintain a 2.0 GPA to
reside in the dormitories. On-site weekend tutoring is provided for;
writing, math, and science for all residents.
To reserve a space in the Residence Halls – or to be placed on the
waiting list – go to the Shasta College homepage, click on Resources
and then click on the Housing (dorms) web page. Fill out the
reservation form (fillable form), print it out and mail the completed
reservation form, along with a $200.00 refundable security deposit
(check or money order), to the address listed on the reservation form.
Due to the limited number of spaces available each semester,
students are encouraged to reserve a space at least four (4) months
prior to the start of the semester. For more information you may call
(530) 242-7740.
Off Campus: The College is interested in its students having suitable
housing. For students who cannot be accommodated in the
dormitories or who prefer to live off-campus, the Housing Office
maintains information on rooms and apartments which are offered for
rental to college students.
Music
The Music Department offers a wide range of musical opportunities
that include workshops, clinics, guest performers, musicals, and
concerts. All students are welcome and do not need to be music
majors to participate in ensembles. The Concert Choir, Vocal J azz
Ensemble, and instrumental J azz/Rock Ensemble perform for many
activities in the area, as well as performing concerts in the Shasta
College Theatre. Evening classes offer opportunities to participate in
the Symphony Orchestra, College Chorale, Symphonic Band and
J azz Ensemble. The department is an active and creative force on
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campus, and offers the general student a stimulating change of pace.
For more information, call (530) 242-7730.
Student Clubs/Leadership
Get involved! Shasta College is home to many existing clubs and
organizations. For a complete list, please visit the Dean of Students
Office located in the 2300 Building (room 2308), or call (530)242-
7622. If you don’t see an existing club that interests you, you can
start one! At Shasta College, we aim to produce well-rounded, global
citizens who know how to step in, step up, take the lead, and create
action. Opportunities to develop your leadership skills can be as
beneficial as your Shasta College classroom education when
transferring on to a four-year institution or considering employment
offerings.
Student Activity Cards
When you register at Shasta College, you will be offered the
opportunity to buy your Student Activity Card from the Shasta
College Student Senate. Funds from the card help Student Senate
in financing events; such as, concerts, Club Kick-Off, Chili Cook-off,
Constitution Day and other Student Senate and Interclub Council
events. The card allows reduced admission to various Student
Senate sponsored activities, as well as discounts from popular
vendors and restaurants around town (for a complete listing of
vendors offering discounts please see the Student Senate website).
Lastly, funds from the purchase of this card go toward many campus
enhancement projects. An activity card may be purchased each
semester. Information will be available during registration or at the
Student Senate offices located in the Student Annex, Bldg, 2300,
Room 2318. This card is your passport that will help to involve you in
college activities.
Student Senate Lending Library
The Student Senate collects unwanted textbooks at the end of each
semester. These books are then lent to students in need who may
not have the resources to purchase the book otherwise. Any student
lending books is required to have a valid Student ID Card.
Student Senate/Student Government
Since virtually all major decisions that are made on the Shasta
College campus affect students in some way, student input is
welcomed. The organized "student voice" to the campus community
is facilitated through the Student Senate. Student views are
represented on councils and committees of the college. The Student
Body President is a member of the Board of Trustees. Student
concerns are channeled through the Student Senate, which meets
weekly. Contact the Dean of Students Office for dates and times at
(530) 242-7622. For the most part the Student Senate focuses its
attention in three main areas of concern: student needs and
concerns, campus activities, and student services.
Shasta College students are encouraged to participate in the Student
Senate. Students are elected and/or appointed to positions in the
various levels of the Student Senate. The development of leadership
qualities through participation is considered to be of prime
importance in student self-government at the College.
Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts Department offers a variety of theory, production
and technical theatre classes. The department features two main
stage productions each academic year. Auditions are held at the
beginning of each term and are open to members of the community.
Rehearsals are scheduled during the evenings and on weekends.
Technical theatre activities occur daily. Community members are
encouraged to enroll. For additional information, call (530) 242-7730.
The Lance
The Lance is a student-run magazine publication created by Shasta
College students. It features stories about Shasta College and the
community at large. The Lance is also a campus club, and their
purpose is to engage students interested in print media and writing.
All registered students are welcome to join! For more information,
stop by The Lance office located in the Library, room 241, visit The
Lance online at www.thelanceonline.com or call (530)242-7729.
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Chapter 9 – Academic Staff
ABTS, MARVIN L. (1986) Anatomy; B.S., Lewis and Clark College;
M.S., Ph.D., Portland State University
ANDERSON, CATHERINE E. (1988) Mathematics; B.A., Humboldt
State University; M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
ASHBEY, KATHARINE (2012), Early Childhood Education; B.A.,
Lewis & Clark College; M.A., Mills College
BAKER, LENA (2001) English/Writing Center; B.A., Drake University,
Des Moines, Iowa; M.A., Texas A&M, Kingsville, Texas
BANGHART, S. BRAD (1996) Business; A.A., Shasta College; A.A.,
Santa Rosa J r. College; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.S.,
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
BEAM, MARC (2011) Director of Research & Planning, B.A.,
Chapman University; M.A., Prescott College
BERISSO, CRISTINA (1999) Math; Licendiado en Fisica, Universidad
Nacional de Buenos Aires; Ph.D., University of Oxford, United
Kingdom
BERKEY, NANCY (2009), Project Director – Gateway to College;
B.A., Simpson University, M.S., University of La Verne
BERKOW, PETER F. (1990) Journalism/English; B.A., Northeastern
Illinois University; M.A., California State University, Chico
BISH, LAURIE (2013) Nursing; B.S.N., Sonoma State University;
M.S.N., California State University, Fresno
BITTNER, ROBERT (1991) Mathematics; A.S., Linn-Benton
Community College; B.S., Univ. of Wisconsin-La Crosse; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
BLASER, MARK (1996) Chemistry; B.A., Carleton College,
Northfield, MN; M.S., University of Colorado, Boulder
BOGENER, REBECCA (2003) Psychological Counselor; B.A.,
California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University,
Sacramento
BORG, CAROLYN (1990) Counselor; B.A., Biola College; M.S.,
California State University, Long Beach; Ed.D., Oregon State
University, Corvallis
BRAZIL, KELLY (2002) Head Coach – Women’s Volleyball/Physical
Education; B.A., Humboldt State University
BREITBACH, WILLIAM (2013) Dean of Library Services and
Educational Technology; B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.L.S., University of
California, Los Angeles
BRISOLARA, SHARON (2015) Associate Dean, Access and Equity;
B.A., Louisiana State University; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University
BROOKSHAW, KEITH (1988) Counselor; A.A., Foothill College;
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.S., California State University,
Hayward; Ed. D., University of Southern California
BRYANT, THOMAS (2013) Automotive; A.A. Shasta College
BUSH, RANDY (2014) Mathematics; B.A., California State University,
Humboldt; M.A., California State University, Chico
CALKINS, PAUL (2004) English; B.A., University of California, Irvine;
M.A., University of California, Berkeley
CARMENA, CRAIG (2012) Director of Campus Safety, Administration
of Justice; B.S., San J ose State University
CICERO, JOHN (1990) Business; B.A., University of Rochester;
M.B.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University
CINGRANI, DONALD (2005) Accounting; B.S., San Fernando Valley
State College
COOPER, WILLIAM D. (1999) Spanish; B.A., University of California,
Berkeley; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
CORT, CHARLES (1995) Dental Hygiene; A.S., B.S., Oregon Institute
of Technology; M.A.T., National University
CRENSHAW, KENDALL (1991) Counselor; B.A., California State
University, Chico; M.A., University of Nevada, Reno
CROES, SCOTT (2007) Biology; B.S., M.S., California State
University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno.
CROOKS, JAMES (2007) English/Basic Skills; B.A., M.A., Humboldt
State University
CRUSE, CHERYL (2012) Librarian; B.A., University of Redlands;
M.L.S., San J ose State University
CYPHERS BENSON, LAURA (2012) Associate Vice President of
Human Resources; B.S., Humboldt State University; M.A., Fielding
Graduate University; M.A., University of Phoenix
DAVIS, JASON (2013) Welding; A.S., Shasta College
DAVIS, MICHAEL (2002) Athletic Trainer, B.A., California State
University, Chico, M.S., University of Arizona, Tucson
DOHERTY, CHARLES (1994) Nursing; B.S., Antioch College; B.S.,
California State University, Sacramento; M.S., University of California,
Davis; M.S.N., California State University, Chico
DOYLE, TERESA (2009) Student Success/Student Development,
B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico
ECKHARDT, ANTHONY (2006) Economics; B.A., University of New
Mexico; M.B.A., National University
ESPINOLA, NELSON (2014) Couneslor; B.A., M.A., University of
California, Los Angeles
EVANS, MATTHEW (2005) Chemistry; B.S., California Polytechnic
State University; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
FARD, DIVAN (2000) Chemistry; B.S., Pahlavi University; Ph.D.,
University of Pennsylvania
FIELDS, ANDREW (2014) Associate Dean, Extended Education;
B.S., M.S., California State University, East Bay; Ph.D., University of
the Pacific
FISKE, RICHARD A. (1988) Music; B.M., B.M. Ed., Oberlin
Conservatory of Music; M.M., Manhattan School of Music; D.Mus.,
Indiana University School of Music
FITZHUGH, KELE (2002) Head Coach – Men’s Basketball/Physical
Education Instructor; B.A., California State University, Chico
FONG, LEO (2001) English; B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A.,
University of California, Riverside
FOOTE, BARBARA LYNN (1990) Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide;
B.S.N., California State University, Chico
FOUST, KEITH (2014) Psychology; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Chico
FOX, KEVIN (2002) Mathematics; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Sacramento
FRIGO, LENORE (2002) Psychology; B.A., Marquette University,
Milwaukee; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
FULTON, SUSANNAH (2009) Biology/Botany, B.S., Brigham Young
University, M.S., New Mexico State University, Ph.D., Miami
University
GENTRY, DAVID (2006) Art; B.A., University of Illinois; M.A.,
California College of Art
GERARD, ROGER (2001) Hospitality Management; B.A., York
University; M.A., Northern Arizona University, Arizona
GESSNER, KATHRYN H. (1999) English; B.A., University of
Delaware, Newark; M.F.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
GLASS, THOMAS (2008) Math, B.S., California State University,
Bakersfield; M.S., Boise State University
GOODMAN, DEBORAH (1997) Nurse; B.S.N., California State
University, Chico; School Health Credential, M.S.N., California State
University, Sacramento
GOOGINS, ROBERT P. (1981) Business Education; A.A., College of
the Siskiyous; B.S., California State University, Sacramento; M.S.,
Southern Oregon
GORDON, SCOTT (1999) Office Administration; M.B.A., Brigham
Young University
GOTTLIEB, CLIFFORD (1984) Chemistry; B.S. University of
Wisconsin; M.S., University of California, Davis
GRANDY, LARRY (1978) Music; A.A., Diablo Valley College; B.A.,
M.A., California State University, Chico; D.M.A., Arizona State Univ.
GRIFFIN, DEBRA (2013) Mathematics; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Sacramento
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HAAS, LORRAINE (2002) Early Childhood Education; B.A., M.A.,
Sonoma State University
HAMAR, DIANA (2000) DSPS Counselor; A.A., Shasta College; B.A.
Simpson College; M.A., University of San Francisco
HAMILTON SLANE, SANDRA (2007) Director, DSPS/EOPS; B.A.,
Wheaton College, MSW, University of Illinois
HANNAFORD, MORGAN (1998) Biology; B.A., Sonoma State
University; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
HENDERSHOT, DHABIH (2014) Computer Information Systems;
B.S., Capella University
HENDERSON, KAREN (2000) Dental Hygiene; A.S., Sacramento
City College; B.A., Simpson University
HOLLINGSWORTH, LAUREN (2006) English; B.A., University of
California, Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
JIMENEZ, EVA (2007) Dean of Business, Agriculture, Industry,
Technology, Safety, and EWD; B.A., M.A., California State University,
Sacramento
JOHNSTON, TIMOTHY (2013) Dean, Enrollment Services; B.A.,
Loyola Marymount University, M.Ed., Ed.D, University of California,
Los Angeles
KEATING, JAMES F. (1989) Physical Education; B.A., J amestown
College; M.Ed., University of North Dakota
KELLY, JASON (2001) Counselor; B.A., California State University,
Sacramento; M.S., University of La Verne
KIMLER-RICHARDS, TRENA (2012) Agriculture; B.S., M.S.,
California State University, Chico
KNUDSEN, MICHELLE (2013) Counselor; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Fresno
KUTRAS, CHRIS (1975) History/Political Science; A.A., Shasta
College; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico; Ph. D.,
University of San Francisco
LARSON, JAIME (1996) Mathematics; A.A., Porterville College; B.A.,
California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University,
Fresno
LIGHTFOOT, ROBB P. (1990) Communication Arts; A.A., Bakersfield
College; B.A., California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., California
State University, Northridge
LIVINGSTON, JOHN (2006) Equipment Operations; A.A., Shasta
College; B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic State University
LORING, SUSAN E. (1990) Counselor; B.A., Brown University; M.S.,
San Francisco State University
MACMILLAN, TEAL (1999) History; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Chico
MAHAR, KATHLEEN (2014) Associate Dean, Foundational Skills and
Adult Education; B.A., Rollins College; M.A., State University of New
York and New Palz; Ph.D., University of Southern California
MARI, MIKE (2014) Associate Dean Physical Education and Athletics;
B.S. Humboldt State University; M.A., University of Phoenix
MARLEY, RONALD K. (1995) Fire Technology; A.S., Solano College;
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
MARTIN, THOMAS (2002) MIS/Business; B.S., M.S., Utah State
University; Ph.D., University of La Verne
MASULIS, THOMAS C. (1991) Physics/Mathematics; B.S.,
University of Illinois; M.A., University of California, Berkeley
MAXWELL, ANITA (1989) Mathematics; A.A., Shasta College; B.A.,
M.A., California State University, Chico
McBROOME, LYNDIA (1998) Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide; A.A.,
Shasta College; B.A., California State University, Chico
McCANDLESS, JENNIFER (1998) Math; B.A., California State
University, Sacramento; M.S., Oregon State University
McCURRY, SARA (2007) English; B.S. Minot State University, North
Dakota; M.A., Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Oregon
McQUEEN, MEGAN (2000) Counselor; B.A., California State
University, Sacramento; M.S., San Francisco State University
MEACHAM, SUSAN (1998) Microbiology; A.S., Grossmont College;
B.A., Point Loma College; M.S., Loma Linda University
MIHELE, CAMELIA (2013) Mathematics; B.A., University of
California, Santa Barbara; M.A., California State University, Fullerton
MOREHOUSE, THOMAS (2001) Counseling; B.S., M.A., California
State University, Fresno
MOUNTAIN, CAREL (1998) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S., Pacific
Union College; M.S., Sonoma State University
NICHOLAS, RAYMOND (2005) Diesel Technology; A.S. Oregon
Institute of Technology
NIGRO, FRANK G. (1997) Dean of Science, Language Arts, and
Math; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt
University, Nashville, TN
NOLTE, KENNETH (2002) Natural Resources; B.S., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Texas A&M University
O’RORKE, KEVIN (2006) Vice President of Student Services; B.S.,
Idaho State University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D.,
Arizona State University
OSA, TONY (2013) Director of Fire Technology/EMS; A.S., Lassen
College; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., University of
Montana
OSBRINK, RICHARD (2014) Program Director, Advanced
Manufacturing; A.S., Shasta College
PATTERSON-TUTSCHKA, ANDREW (2013) Art; B.A., University of
Michigan, M.A., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
PEARL, DAVID (2015) Political Science; B.A., Ohio State University;
M.A., Governors State University; M.A., Washington State University;
Ph.D., University of Idaho
PERRIN, RALPH (2007) Dean of Arts, Communication, Consumer
and Social Sciences; B.A., Walla Walla University; M.A., Ph.D., Loma
Linda University
PETERS, BRAD (2006) Culinary Arts; A.S. San Diego Mesa College;
B.V.E., San Diego State University
PRESNELL, SHELLY (2005) Speech; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Chico
RANDALL, MERIDITH (2012) Vice President of Academic Affairs;
B.A., Amherst College, M.A., Cornell University; J .D., New York
University School of Law
REDD, ROXANNE (2000) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., City
College of New York; M.S.N. University of Phoenix
REED, RANDAL (1999) Geology; B.S., University of Nevada; M.S.,
Northern Arizona University
REYNOLDS, LISA (2013) Nursing; A.D.N., Shasta College; B.S.N.,
Simpson University
ROBACK, NANCY (2014) Chemistry; B.S., Humboldt State
University; M.S., University of Notre Dame
RODRIGUE, MORRIS (1999) Vice President of Administrative
Services; B.S., M.S., New Mexico Tech, Socorro
ROSE, MIRANDA (2014) Mathematics; B.A., University of California,
Berkeley; M.A. California State University, San Diego
ROSSMAN, SHAUNNA (2015) Counselor; B.A., California State
University, Chico; M.S., University of LaVerne
ROYCE, KATHLEEN (2008) Dean of Health Sciences; B.S.N., Biola
University; M.S.N., University of California, Los Angeles
RUANO, SYLVIA (2009) Program Director – TRiO/SSS Upward
Bound; B.A., Simpson University; M.S., University of La Verne
RUPERT, BRADLEY (2005) Head Baseball Coach/Physical
Education; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Simpson
University
SALUS-SINGH, CAROLYN (2007) Reference and Instruction
Librarian; B.A. Barnard College, Columbia University, M.L.S.
University of Maryland
SAWYER, SUSAN M. (1990) English; B.A., M.A., San Francisco
State University
SCHIMKE, SUSAN M. (1990) Art; B.F.A., University of Wisconsin;
M.F.A., Ohio State University
SCHMITT, LEW F. (1990) Management Information; A.A., Grossmont
College; B.B.A., M.B.A., National University
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SCHURIG, CASEY (2008) OAS; B.S., M.A., California State
University, Chico
SCHUTTER, AMY (2013) Director of Grant Development; B.A.
California State University, Chico; M.A., Troy University
SCOLLON, DANIEL (1996) Natural Res./Environmental Technology;
B.S., California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; M.A., San
Francisco State University
SITTIG, ANN (2005) Spanish; B.S., University of Nebraska; M.A., San
Francisco State University; Ph.D., Universidad Autonoma de Madrid,
Spain
SIVADAS, IRAJA (2007) Mathematics; B.A., M.A., University of
California, Santa Cruz
SKAGGS, NANCY (2014) Vocational Nursing; B.S., Simpson
University; M.S., Walden University
SMITH, EILEEN L. (1985) English; B.S., Georgetown University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Davis
SMITH, MARK (1992) Welding; A.A., Cerritos College; B.A., California
State University, Fullerton
SPILLANE, BRIAN (2000) Counseling; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Dallas
SPOTO, PAMELA L. (1991) English; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Chico
SPOTTS, CHARLES R. (1990) Mathematics; B.A., California State
University, Chico; M.S., California State University, Northridge
STUPEK, RAYMOND (1986) Physical Education; B.A., Humboldt
State University; M.A., Saint Mary's College of California
SUGIMOTO, RACHELLE (2012) Mathematics; B.A., Fresno Pacific
College; M.A., California State University of Fresno
TATE, JAMES (2007) Archaeology/Anthropology; B.A. Old Dominion
University, M.A. Northern Arizona University, Ph.D. University of
California, Santa Barbara
TELLO, JUAN RAMON (2001) Philosophy; B.S., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of California, Santa Barbara
THOMAS, LINDA (2006) Associate Degree Nursing; A.A., Ventura
College; B.S.N., University of California, Dominguez Hills; M.S.N.,
Sonoma State University
THOMPSON, CRAIG (1996) Head Football Coach/Physical
Education; B.A., M.A., Humboldt State University
TIBBALS, KATHLEEN (2010) Early Childhood Education Center
Director; B.A., Chapman University; M.S., Nova Southeastern
University
TIPPIN, JOANNE (2014) Nutrition; B.S., M.S., California State
University, Chico
TURNER, THERESA (1996) Speech; A.A., Brevard Community
College, Cocoa, FL; B.A., M.A., University of South Florida, Tampa
VALDIVIA, DANIEL (2008) Counselor; B.A., California State
University, Chico; M.S., University of La Verne
WAITE, LEIMONE (1998) Horticulture; B.S., University of California,
Davis; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
WATERBURY, ELIZABETH (1999) Choral-Vocal Music; B.A., San
J ose State University; M.M., San Francisco Conservatory of Music;
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
WESTLER, SUSAN (1993) Nursing; B.S.N., California State
University, Sacramento; M.S.N., California State University, Chico
WHITMER, DEBBIE (2015) Early Childhood Education; B.A.,
University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. Pacific Oaks College
WHITMER, JOHN (2008) History; B.A., University of California, Santa
Barbara; M.A., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Idaho
WIGGINS, SHERI (2009) Program Director, Foster and Kinship Care
Education; B.A., MSW, California State University, Chico
WYLIE, HEATHER (2006) Sociology; B.A., University of California,
Santa Barbara; M.A., University of California, Davis
WYSE, JOE, (2007) Superintendent/President; B.A., Kenyon College,
Ohio; M.A., Trinity International University; Ed.D., Pepperdine
University
YATES, SCOTT (2013) English; B.A., Christian Heritage College;
M.A., San Francisco State University
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Shasta College Emeritus Association
For more information on the Emeritus Association, please visit our website at: www.shastacollege.edu/emeritus/
Emeritus Faculty
J oan Adams
Richard Alden
Eve-Marie Arce
Dorothy Arel
Dan Axtman
Terry Bailey
J ohn Bertrand
Donald Bertucci
Anita Berwind
J oan Bestor
Toby Bodeen
J oan Bosworth
Norma Bross
Bill Burrows
Dave Bush
Candace Byrne
J . Scott Carter
Leo Chiantelli
Ed Clewett
Stephen Concklin
Ken Cooney
Steve Cragg
Lois Cushnie
Dorothy Davis
Leon Donohue
Cindy Dupré
J oan Eberle-Long
Leighton Edelman
Ross Fetters
J ack Finch
William Fitzgerald
Rosie Gilbert-Ahrens
J ames Gilbertie
Lyn Giovannoni
Allan Hansen
Kathleen Hansen
Steve Hansen
J ohn Harper
Sue Hess
Dean Hinshaw
J im Horton
Merrill Hugo
Sandra J ohnson
Zena J uhasz
Arline Kel
J udy Kelsey
Sharon Kennedy
Ken Kilborn
Donald Kirk
J udith Knowles
Lawrence Lease
Cathe Ledford
Marilyn (Day) Lehto
Lionel Leonard
Lorelle Lindquist
Ted Lord
Warren Lytle
Steve Mahoney
J ohn Mandes
Bob McGill
Marcia McKenzie
J oe Mellon
J im Middleton
Doug Milhous
David Mitchell
Dean Munroe
J ames Myatt
Garrith Perrine
Peter Petersen
Michael Piccinino
J oe Polen
Parker Pollock
Donald Prince
J udy Quine
Marsha Ray
Richard Regnart
Roberta Roberts
Kenneth Roe
Nicklas Rogers
Margaret Rooker
Raleigh Ross
Carol Rupe
Douglas Russell
Dianne Schweigert
Holly Scrivner
Mario Serafin
Michel Small
Terrie Snow
Douglas Soccio
Robert Soffian
Clifton Sowder
Vern Stainbrook
Maureen Stephens
Eldridge Trott
Kim Tyler
Salvador Valdivia
J oseph Vargas
Loyd Walter
Bruce Wendt
Leanne Westphal
Richard Wilson
Dave Wright
Dennis Yardley
Sharon Yox
Emeritus Staff
Pearl Alworth
Maureen Armentrout
Caryn Bailey
Dwight Bailey
J an Beale
Ann Beier
Betty Benson
Kay Berliner
Michael Bliven
Vincent Bodner
Sally Boyer
Linda Boyle
Chuck Brady
Sue Brix
Rita Brooks
Kathryn Brown
Susan Brown
Beverly Buckley
Teri Christ
David Cook
Collean Crane
Lauren Crenshaw
Doug Davidson
Georgia Denny
Michael Dickinson
Dan Dunn
Cathy Elliott
Debbie Ellis
Anita Erwin
Eloise Felch
Rosie Finmand
Kenna Finneran
Cheryl Flowers
Karen Foster
Irene (Helzer) Foster
Adele Freimann
Bud Futterer
Sharon Geeter
Cathy Grana
Rocky Gregory
Bill Guthrie
Paula Hamilton
Gertrude Hanson
Lynn Haring
Colleen Heier
Sandy Heisler
Tim Heisler
Bette Herndon
Connie Hiller
Peggy Hockaday
J udith Hosking
William Hubbard
Maria J arvis
Horace J ohns
Karen J ohnson
Chris J ones
Paul Kerr
Earl Leacy
Dee Long
Ron Loving
Donald Lower
J une Lynch
Mel Matsuwaki
J effrey McDonald, Sr.
Melissa McDonald
Donna McLaughlin
Calie Middleton
Nancy Millis
Bill Mullins
Rhonda Nehr
Bob New
Ann Newcomer
Bob Ostrowski
Sharon Owen
J acquelynn Owens
Sandra Palmer
Bill Peck
Nancy Pesek
Rod Pettus
Barbara Piccinino
Phyllis Pollock
Robert Rawlins
Betty Reed
J acqueline Rich
Ilene Riggs
Heather Rockson
Doris Roe
J oyce Root
Dennis Ruegsegger
Lawrence Russell
Diane Saffen
Debbie Salseth
J udy Saunders
Susan Schnee
Carrie Schurig
Mary Selby
Carolyn Shaw
J im Shurance
J une Siemers
Allen Silveira
Thomas Simonsen
Darrell Smith
David Spath
Vicki Starcevic
Marjorie Stauft
J an Stone
Sharon Strazzo
Chris Takemoto
Sue Tedder
Sharon Truett
Annabelle Tunin
Myra Urbanski
Susan Wallace
Mary J ean Watson
Robbie West
J une White
Millie White
Regina White
Gail Whittaker
Kathy Wilson
Lois Worthen
Elizabeth Lynne Yardley
Ralph Yardley
Sandra Yost
Royce Zumalt
Emeritus Administration
J anet Albright
Susan Anthis
J ames Buckley
Gary Caswell
Ken Cerreta
William Cochran
Robert Davis
Patricia Demo
Georgianne Dinkel
Margaret Dominici
Francis Duchi
Louise Goicoechea
J oe Golenor
J im Gore
Robert Harlow
Gary Houser
William J ustice
George Kutras
Gary Lewis
J ohn Moore
Monte Murphy
Edward Neroda
Tom Orr
Luz Marie “Lucha” Ortega
Debbie Parisot
J ames Poulsen
Don Spellman
Wanda Spratt
Benna Starrett
J im Taylor
Sue Vanderwerf
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Chapter 10 – Glossary of College Terms
AA, Associate in Arts Degree: Liberal arts degree, designed for students
who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
ADT, AA-T and AS-T Degrees: Transfer degrees designed for students
transferring to the CSU system.
AS, Associate in Science Degree: Degree awarded for technical and
occupational programs, and transfer science programs.
Academic Renewal: A means whereby a student may petition to have
previous college work (grades and credits) excluded from current grade
point average, if that work is more than two years old and is not reflective of
the student's present level of ability or performance.
Academic Year: The regular terms of instruction not including summer
session. Fall and Spring Semesters.
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.
Baccalaureate: Refers to the baccalaureate or bachelor's degree usually
achieved after four years of undergraduate college study. Shasta College
offers the first two years of baccalaureate work in many fields of study.
Certificate of Achievement: Indicates completion of a specific occupational
program of study and training.
Class Load: The number of class units a student takes in any given term. A
full time class load is twelve or more units. A standard class load is fifteen
units.
Clear Standing: Indicates that a student's grade point average in the
previous semester and cumulative grade point average are C (2.0) or better.
Continuing Student: A student who was enrolled at Shasta College during
the most recent previous semester.
Coop Ed: Cooperative Education - a program of college credit for work
experience combined with college study.
Corequisite: A condition of enrollment consisting of a course that a student
is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll in another course.
Credit: A completed and passed unit of study recorded on the student's
official college record.
CSU: California State University System. Of the twenty-three state colleges
and universities, the two closest to Shasta College are CSU Chico and CSU
Humboldt.
Curriculum: (plural, curricula) Often called “discipline.” All the courses of
study offered by Shasta College. May also refer to a particular course of
study (major) and the courses in that area.
Dismissal: A status caused by low academic or progress performance. The
dismissed student may not continue at Shasta College without approval for
readmission. See catalog section on Academic Regulations.
District: The area served by Shasta College is the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity
J oint Community College District. The District is the governing entity of the
College.
Drop/Add: Revision of program of courses when a student wants to drop,
change, or add a course.
DSPS: Disabled Students Programs and Services. Program providing both
physical and educational accommodations to eligible students with disabilities.
Elective: Any course not required for a major field or General Education
requirements.
Enrollment: Official recorded placement of a student in a class.
EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services. Special support
services, financial assistance, and educational programs that assist students
who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages.
Full-time Student: A student taking twelve or more class units in a regular
semester.
G.P.A.: Grade Point Average. The G.P.A. is compounded based on
points for each grade received. Per unit an "A" grade is worth 4 points,
a "B" worth 3, a "C" worth 2, a "D" worth 1, and an "F" worth 0. The total
number of points accumulated is divided by the number of course units
taken for a letter grade. Credit (CR), No Credit (NC), or Incomplete (I)
grades are not computed in the grade-point average. Current G.P.A. is
for the most recent semester. Cumulative G.P.A. is for all College work
to date.
General Education Certification: Transfer courses certified by Shasta
College for meeting General Education requirements at the California
State Universities.
IGETC: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. A
pattern of general education courses which is transferable to both the
UC and CSU systems.
Independent Study: Independent study provides a forum for advanced
work in a given field of study.
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs): Outcomes identified
by Shasta College to support student success.
Major: Area or field of concentration for occupational certificate or
associate degree.
Matriculation/Student Success and Support Program: Matriculation is a
process which brings Shasta College into an agreement with a student
for the purpose of realizing that student’s educational objectives. The
process includes Application, Records, Assessment Testing,
Counseling, and Orientation.
Nonresident: A person who has not lived continuously in California for
one full year prior to enrollment.
Part-time Student: Any student enrolled in less than 12 units of course
work in a regular semester.
Pell Grant: A federal financial aid grant available to qualified students
who are enrolled in six or more units.
Petition: A request, usually written on a standard form, to adjust a study
list or curriculum to fit an individual situation and/or request exception to
a policy or regulation.
Prerequisite: A condition for enrollment in a course or a major.
Prerequisites for courses usually consist of a previous course or courses
in a related subject and/or the instructor's permission. Prerequisites are
described in the Catalog course descriptions and indicated in the
schedule of classes with an asterisk "*" following the course number.
Probation: An indication that performance is below standard because of
academic or progress deficiencies; a trial period in which a student is
permitted to redeem failing grades or deficient units.
Registration: The process of providing required information and enrolling
in classes each semester.
Resident: A person who has resided in California for one full year prior
to enrollment and who meets other residency requirements.
Returning Student: A student who has previously attended Shasta
College but did not enroll during the most recent previous term.
SCI*FI: Shasta College Inspiring and Fostering Independence is an
educational support program for students who are current or former
foster youth.
Semester: A subdivision of the academic year into two semesters,
usually Fall and Spring, each lasting approximately eighteen weeks. To
convert semester units to quarter units, multiply by 3/2. To convert
quarter units to semester units multiply by 2/3.
Student Educational Plan: A process that helps the student select a
specific educational goal, describes the responsibilities of the student in
reaching that goal, and states in written form the courses, programs and
services required to achieve that goal. Required for financial aid and
veteran students.
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Student Learning Assessment: Ongoing processes developed by faculty to
assess student learning to ensure that students are attaining knowledge and
skills.
Student Senate (SCSS): All Shasta College students are members of the
Student Senate and are represented by an elected and appointed student
government called the Student Senate.
TBA: To Be Announced or Arranged is noted in the Schedule of Classes
when the instructor, room, or time of a course was not known at the time of
schedule printing. If the class has no specified hours, the student should
contact the instructor to arrange the hours.
Transcript: Official copy of a student's academic record (courses and
grades).
Unit: Courses are assigned a unit value based on one unit of credit for
every hour of lecture or 3 hours of laboratory time per week by the student.
A student's progress in the college is determined in part by the number of
units completed.
UC: University of California. The nearest UC to Shasta College is UC Davis.
University Center: A partnership between Shasta College and several regional
universities to bring four-year Bachelor’s degree programs to our District.
Work Study: Usually refers to "College Work Study," a program of federal
aid that provides funds for student jobs on campus.
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Index
AA-T and AS-T Degrees 5-1
Academic Staff 9-1
Academic Freedom 7-1
Academic Honesty 7-1
Academic Renewal 7-2
Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper Program 5-34
Accounting Courses 6-2
Accreditation 1-1
Accuracy Statement 1-2
Adaptive Studies Courses 6-3
Administration of J ustice Courses 6-4
Administrative of J ustice AS Degree 5-34
Administration of J ustice Transfer Degree 5-2
Administrative Staff 1-4
Admissions and Enrollment Information 2-1
Admissions 2-1
Adult Basic Education 8-2
Advanced Placement 4-2
Advisory Information 2-3
Agriculture – General Ag Courses 6-6
Agriculture – Ag Business Courses 6-7
Agriculture – Animal Science Courses 6-7
Agriculture – Environmental Horticulture Courses 6-7
Agriculture – Equine Courses 6-10
Agriculture – Equipment Ops and Maintenance Program 5-36
Agriculture – Forest Science and Technology Program 5-37
Agriculture – Horticulture Programs 5-38
Agriculture – Mechanized Ag Courses 6-10
Agriculture – Livestock Quality Assurance Program 5-40
Agriculture – Natural Resources Courses 6-10
Agriculture – Natural Resources Program 5-40
Agriculture – Pest Control Advisor Preparation Program 5-41
Agriculture – Plant Science Courses 6-13
Agriculture – Sustainable Ag Courses 6-13
Agriculture – Sustainable Ag Program 5-41
Agriculture – Sustainable Practices Program 5-42
Agriculture – Veterinary Science Courses 6-13
Agriculture – Viticulture Courses 6-13
American Sign Language Courses 6-13
Anatomy Courses 6-14
Anthropology Courses 6-14
Applied Geographic Information Systems 5-43
Archaeology Courses 6-15
Art Courses 6-15
Art Gallery 8-4
Art Program 5-44
Assessment 2-2
Associate Degree – General Education 5-27
Associate Degree – General Studies Emphases 5-21
Associate Degree Requirements 5-1
Associate of Arts – University Studies Emphases 5-13
Astronomy Courses 6-19
Athletics 8-4
Athletics Courses 6-84
Attendance Policy 7-2
Auditing a Course 2-1
Automotive Technology Courses 6-19
Automotive Technology Programs 5-45
Basic Skills – English 6-51
Biological Sciences Courses 6-21
Board of Trustees 1-2
Bookstore 8-1
Botany Courses 6-21
Business Program 5-47
Business Administration Courses 6-21
Business Administration Transfer Degree 5-2
Business Admin – Accounting Concentration Program 5-47
Business Admin – Business Entrepreneurship Program 5-48
Business Retailing Program 5-48
Calendar 1-4
CalWORKs 8-2
CARE 8-2
Career Center 8-1
Catalog Rights 5-26
Certificates 5-33
Challenge (Credit by Exam) 4-2
Chemistry Courses 6-24
Child Care Services 8-1
Chinese Courses 6-26
Civic and Community Engagement Courses 6-26
CLEP 4-2
Communication Studies Courses 6-26
Communication Studies Transfer Degree 5-3
Communications Courses 6-27
Compliance Statement 1-6
Computer Information Systems Courses 6-27
Computer Information Systems Programs 5-49
Computer Maintenance Program 5-51
Computer Use, Students 7-3
Construction Technology Courses 6-31
Construction Technology Program 5-52
Continuing Students 2-1
Corequisite Challenge Procedure 2-5
Corequisite Information 2-3
Counseling 2-2
Course Descriptions 6-2
Course Numbering System 5-26
Credit by Exam 4-2
Crime Statistics 1-5
CSU General Education 5-29
Culinary Arts Courses 6-32
Culinary Arts Program 5-60
Customer Service Academy Program 5-53
Dance Courses 6-34
Debts Owed to the College 3-1
Degree Programs 5-1
Dental Hygiene Courses 6-36
Dental Hygiene Program 5-53
Diesel Technology Courses 6-37
Diesel Technology Program 5-54
Dietary Service Supervisor Courses 6-38
Dietary Service Supervisor Program 5-55
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) 8-2
Discipline 7-4
Distance Education 4-3
Dropping a Class Without Record 2-1
Early Childhood Education Courses 6-38
Early Childhood Programs 5-55
Early Childhood Education Transfer Degree 5-3
Earth Science Courses 6-41
Economic and Workforce Development 1-5
Economics Courses 6-45
Education Courses 6-45
Education – Teacher Education Courses 6-45
Emeritus 9-4
Employment Services for Students 8-2
Engineering Courses 6-46
Engineering Program 5-14
English Courses 6-47
English as a Second Language Courses 6-50
English as a Second Language Certificate of Completion 5-57
English, Basic Skills Courses 6-51
English Transfer Degree 5-4
Entrepreneurial Manufacturing Certificate 5-58
EOPS 8-3
Equal Opportunity 7-2
Extended Education 1-6
Extenuating Circumstances 7-2
Family Studies and Services Courses 6-52
Family Studies Program 5-58
Fees 2-6
Field Trips 1-6
Financial Aid 3-1
Fire Technology Courses 6-53
Fire Technology Programs 5-59
Fire Technology (FTWL) Courses 6-57
Fire Technology (FTWO) Courses 6-58
Fire Technology (FTWP) Courses 6-62
First Aid/CPR/EMT Courses 6-62
First-Time Students 2-1
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Foundation 1-6
French Courses 6-63
Gateway to College Program 8-3
General Education – California State University 5-29
General Education – University Studies 5-11
Geographic Information Systems, Applied Program 5-43
Geography and Geospatial Technologies Courses 6-63
Geology Transfer Degree 5-5
German Courses 6-65
Glossary of College Terms 10-1
Grading Definitions 4-1
Grading Policy 4-1
Harassment, Prohibition of 1-7
Health Courses 6-65
Health and Wellness Services 8-1
Health Occupations Courses 6-65
High School Diploma 8-3
History Courses 6-66
History of Shasta College 1-5
Honor Society 8-4
Hospitality Courses 6-67
Hospitality Programs 5-60
Hospitality Management Programs 5-62
Housing 8-4
Humanities Courses 6-68
IGETC 5-31
Independent Study 4-3
Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Program 5-63
Industrial Technology Courses 6-69
Industrial Technology Program 5-63
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes 1-2
International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations 4-3
International Students 2-2
J apanese Courses 6-70
J ob Placement 8-1
J ournalism Courses 6-70
Kinesiology Courses 6-72
Kinesiology Transfer Degree 5-5
Library 8-1
Life Management Program 5-64
Limitation on Enrollment Information 2-3
Mathematics Courses 6-72
Microbiology Courses 6-74
Military Experience 4-3
Mission Statement 1-2
Motor Vehicles on Campus 1-5
Music Courses 6-74
Music Department 8-4
Music AA Degree 5-65
Music Transfer Degree 5-6
Natural History Courses 6-78
Natural Resources (see Agriculture–Natural Resources)
Non-Residents 2-6
Nondiscrimination 1-7
Nonresident Tuition Exemption 2-7
Non-Traditional Ways to Earn Credit 4-2
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Program 5-65
Nursing, Associate Degree Program 5-66
Nursing, Vocational Program 5-67
Office Administration Courses 6-78
Office Administration Programs 5-67
Office of Access and Equity 8-3
Open Access Policy 1-6
Pass/No Pass 4-4
Philosophy Courses 6-81
Philosophy Transfer Degree 5-6
Physical Education Courses 6-82
Physical Education/Athletics Courses 6-84
Physical Science Courses 6-87
Physics Courses 6-87
Physics Transfer Degree 5-7
Physiology Courses 6-87
Political Science Courses 6-87
Prerequisite Information 2-3
Prerequisite Challenge Procedure 2-5
Privacy Rights 7-10
Probation 4-5
Psychology Courses 6-88
Psychology Transfer Degree 5-8
Puente 8-3
Refunds 2-6
Registered Nursing Courses 6-89
Registered Nursing Program 5-66
Registration and Related Fees 2-6
Repetition of a Course 4-4
Residency 2-6
Returning Students 2-1
Scholarships 3-2
Scholastic Deficiency 4-5
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education 1-6
Sign Language Courses 6-13
Skills Development Courses 6-92
Smoking and Tobacco Use Restrictions 7-2
Sociology Courses 6-92
Sociology Transfer Degree 5-8
Spanish Courses 6-93
Special Admits 2-6
Special Education (see Adaptive Studies)
Special Programs 8-2
Standards for Dismissal 4-5
Student Activity Cards 8-5
Student Clubs 8-5
Student Code of Conduct (Standards of Conduct) 7-2
Student Computer Technology Access 7-3
Student Designated Free Speech Area 7-4
Student Development Courses 6-94
Student Discipline 7-4
Student Employment Services 8-2
Student Equity Policy 7-9
Student Government (Student Senate) 8-5
Student Grievance Policy 7-9
Student Grievance Procedure 7-9
Student Health Services 8-1
Student Learning Assessment 7-10
Student Records 7-10
Student Rights/Responsibilities 7-1
Student Senate 8-5
Student Standards of Conduct 7-2
Students with Disabilities 8-2
Studio Arts Transfer Degree 5-9
Table of Contents 1-2
Theatre Arts Courses 6-94
Theatre Department 8-5
Theatre Arts Transfer Degree 5-9
The Lance 8-5
Transfer Center 8-2
Transition Certificate for Students with Disabilities 5-70
Transportation 1-6
TRiO Programs 8-3
Tutorial Services 8-4
Unlawful Discrimination Policy 1-6
Upper Division Work 2-1
Veterans 8-4
Vocational Nursing Courses 6-97
Vocational Nursing Program 5-67
Water Treatment Technology Courses 6-97
Watershed Restoration Program 5-70
Water/Wastewater Treatment Program 5-71
Welding Technology Courses 6-98
Welding Technology Program 5-71
Withdrawing from a Class 4-5
Work Experience 4-4
Worksite Learning 4-4
Zoology Courses 6-99
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11555 Old Oregon Trail
P.O. Box 496006
Redding, CA 96049-6006
(530) 242-7500
Shasta College
Tehama Campus
770 Diamond Avenue
Red Bluff, CA 96080
[email protected]
530-529-8980
Shasta College
Trinity Campus
30 Arbuckle Court
Weaverville, CA 96093
[email protected]
530-623-2231
Shasta College
Intermountain Campus
37581 Mountain View Road
Burney, CA 96013
[email protected]
530-335-2311
Shasta College
Downtown Redding Campus
1400 Market Street
Redding, CA 96001
530-339-3600
Shasta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and J unior Colleges of the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, TELEPHONE (415) 506-
0234, FAX (415) 506-0238. Shasta College is listed as a public community college in the approved list of the
Education Directory, Higher Education Part 3, published by the U.S. Office of Education.
In the event of a discrepancy between the online edition of the catalog and the printed version of the
catalog, the online version is the official version. The online version is updated at the start of
registration for each semester and, therefore, should be relied upon as the most up-to-date.
2015-2016 Shasta Col lege Catalog Chapter 1 – The College
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SHASTA- TEHAMA- TRI NI TY JOI NT COMMUNI TY COLLEGE DI STRI CT
GOVERNI NG BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Rob Lydon
Duane K. Miller
Rhonda E. Nehr
Kendall S. Pierson
Rayola B. Pratt
Robert M. Steinacher
Scott J . Swendiman
Student Trustee, Cullen Smith
MI SSI ON STATEMENT
Shasta College provides a diverse student population open access to educational programs and learning
opportunities, thereby contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities.
The District offers general education, transfer and career-technical programs, and basic skills education. Shasta
College provides opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, effective communication, quantitative
reasoning, information competency, community and global awareness, self-efficacy, and workplace
skills. Comprehensive student services programs support student learning and personal growth. (Revised July 2014)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 – The College
Chapter 2 – Admission and Enrollment Information
Chapter 3 – Finance
Chapter 4 – Grading and Academic Standards
Chapter 5 – Degrees and Certificates
Chapter 6 – Course Descriptions
Chapter 7 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 8 – Services for Students, Special Programs and Student Life
Chapter 9 – Academic Staff and Emeritus
Chapter 10 – Glossary of College Terms
Index
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ACCURACY STATEMENT
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College District has made
every reasonable effort to ensure that information in this catalog is accurate.
Courses and programs that are offered, along with other matter contained
herein, are subject to change without notice by Shasta College
administration for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial
support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District. The District
further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal any of their rules,
regulations, policies and procedures, consistent with applicable laws.
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
To support student success, Shasta College has
identified the following Institutional Student Learning
Outcomes (ISLOs).
1. Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is the ability to comprehend,
communicate, or engage in problem-solving or
strategy-building techniques.
2. Information Competency
Information competency is the ability to find, evaluate,
use and communicate information in all its various
formats.
3. Effective Communication
Effective communication is the ability to effectively use
written, oral and nonverbal communication.
4. Quantitative Reasoning
Quantitative reasoning is the ability to use appropriate
mathematical methods.
5. Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy is the confidence and ability to perform
the courses of action required to effectively meet
personal, social, academic and professional goals.
6. Workplace Skills
Workplace skills provide the ability to perform
effectively at work.
7. Community and Global Awareness
Community and global awareness includes an
understanding of community and global issues and
cross-cultural awareness.
Board Approved 6/08/11
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Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College District
Welcome to Shasta College!
Shasta College serves Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties as a comprehensive community college offering
programs in a broad range of fields of study to prepare you for new opportunities and challenges.
We at Shasta College pride ourselves on our dedication to students as our first priority. You will have the
opportunity to have your own personalized education and career plan. Whether your goal is employment upon
graduation or transfer to a four-year university, our desire is to assist you and ensure you know how, at each
step, to best steer your own pathway to success.
A decision to enroll at Shasta College is a wise investment of your time, talent and resources. Thousands of
successful graduates since 1950 throughout Northern California and the nation attest to their pride in being
part of the Shasta College family. We welcome you to that tradition and to a wide new world of opportunities
made possible through higher education.
Dr. J oe Wyse
Superintendent/President
¡Bienvenidos a Shasta College!
Shasta College atiende a los condados de Shasta, Tehama, Trinity como un colegio de comunidad integral
ofreciendo una gran variedad de programas en varios campos de estudio para prepararte en las nuevas
oportunidades y cambios.
En Shasta College nos sentimos muy orgullosos de la dedicación brindada a nuestros estudiantes, siendo
esta nuestra primera prioridad. Nosotros estamos en continua búsqueda de la innovación en cambios para
mejorar el éxito de los estudiantes. Como estudiante tú tendrás la oportunidad de tener un plan personalizado
de educación y plan de carrera. Si tu objetivo es conseguir empleo después de graduarte o transferirte a una
Universidad, nuestro deseo es asistirte y asegurarte cómo hacerlo a cada paso para conducirte en tu propio
camino al éxito.
Decidir matricularte en Shasta College es una sabia elección de tu tiempo, talento y recursos. Desde 1950,
miles de graduados con éxito, en el norte de California y en la nación dan fe del orgullo de ser parte de la
familia de Shasta College. Nosotros te damos la bienvenida a esta tradición y al nuevo mundo de
oportunidades que es posible gracias a la educación superior.
Dr. J oe Wyse
Superintendente/Presidente
Applications and information should be requested from:
Admissions and Records Office, Shasta College, Administration Building, 11555 Old Oregon Trail,
P.O. Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049-6006
Telephone: (530) 242-7650
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.shastacollege.edu
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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Administrative Staff
Superintendent/President ............................................................................................................. Dr. Joe Wyse
Assistant to the Superintendent/President ............................................................................ Theresa Markword
Vice President of Administrative Services ........................................................................... Morris Rodrigue
Comptroller … ............................................................................................................ J ill Ault
Director, Campus Safety ............................................................................................ Lonnie Seay
Director, Food Services .............................................................................................. Denise Axtell
Director, Physical Plant Services ............................................................................... George Estrada
Supervisor, Custodial Services .................................................................... Gregory Wacker
Supervisor, Transportation Department ....................................................... Pamela Carney
Hazardous Materials Compliance Supervisor ............................................................ Dave Freeman
Vice President of Instruction ................................................................................................ Meridith Randall
Dean, Physical Education and Athletics ..................................................................... Mike Mari
Dean, Arts, Communications, Consumer and Social Sciences .................................. Ralph Perrin
Director, Early Childhood Education ............................................................ Kathleen Tibbals
Dean, Business, Agriculture, Industry, Technology and Safety/EWD ........................ Eva J imenez
Associate Dean, CTE................................................................................... Dan Haskins
Director, Fire Technology and EMS Programs ............................................ Tony Osa
Associate Dean, Extended Education ........................................................................ Andrew Fields
Dean, Health Sciences ............................................................................................... Kathy Royce
Dean, Library Services and Educational Technology ................................................. William Breitbach
Dean, Science, Language Arts and Math ................................................................... Frank Nigro
Associate Dean, Foundational Skills and Adult Education ........................... Kathleen Mahar
Director of Institutional Research ............................................................................... Vacant
Vice President of Student Services ....................................................................................... Kevin O’Rorke
Dean, Enrollment Services ......................................................................................... Timothy J ohnston
Director, Admissions and Records ............................................................... Sheree Whaley
Director, Financial Aid .................................................................................. Connie Barton
Associate Dean of Access and Equity ........................................................................ Sharon Brisolara
Associate Dean of Student Services .......................................................................... Sandra Hamilton-Slane
Director, Student Housing .......................................................................................... Stevan Cross (Interim)
Program Director, Foster and Kinship Care ............................................................... Sheri Wiggins
Program Director, Gateway to College ....................................................................... Nancy Berkey
Program Director, TRiO – Educational Talent Search ................................................ Kehinde Adesina
Program Director, TRiO – Upward Bound/SSS .......................................................... Sylvia Ruano
Program Coordinator – CalWORKs ........................................................................... Nadia Salsedo Elwood
Associate Vice President of Human Resources .................................................................... Laura Cyphers Benson
Information Services Technology Supervisor ........................................................................ J ames Crandall
Technology Programmer/Analyst ................................................................. Nicole Chelonis
Technology Support Supervisor ................................................................................. J ohn Lutkemeier
Director of Grant Development…………………………………………………………………….Amy Schutter
Executive Director, Shasta College Foundation .................................................................... Scott Thompson
College Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2015
Aug. 14 ............. All College Day for Faculty
Aug. 17 ............. INSTRUCTION BEGINS - DAY AND EVENING,
ON AND OFF-CAMPUS
Sept. 7 .............. Labor Day Holiday
Nov. 11 ............. Veterans Day Holiday
Nov. 23-25 ........ No classes
Nov. 26 – 27 ..... Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 18 ............. Last Day of Fall Semester
Dec. 21-J an. 18 .. Semester Break
SPRING SEMESTER 2016
J an. 18………… Martin Luther King, J r. Holiday
J an. 19 .............. INSTRUCTION BEGINS - DAY AND
EVENING, ON AND OFF-CAMPUS
Feb. 12 .............. Lincoln's Day Holiday
Feb. 15 .............. Washington’s Day Holiday
March 10 ........... All College Day for Faculty
March 28-April 1……Spring Break
April 4 ................ Classes Resume
May 20 .............. Last Day of Spring Semester
May 20 .............. Commencement
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The College
A Brief History
In the Centennial year of California and Shasta County (1950),
Shasta College opened its first campus. As part of the state’s
Centennial celebration, President Harry S. Truman spoke at the
college’s Thompson Field. There were 26 original faculty members.
Shasta College extends its educational, cultural, and recreational
facilities and services to all people in Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity
Counties, including parts of Lassen, Modoc, and Humboldt Counties,
an area that is more than 10,000 square miles, which is larger than
the State of Massachusetts. An eight-member Board of Trustees,
which includes a non-voting Student Trustee, represents the Shasta-
Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College District.
Shasta College was founded in 1948 as part of the Shasta Union
High School District. After opening its doors on Eureka Way in the
fall of 1950, with 256 day students, Shasta College grew so rapidly
that, in 1964, voters approved a bond issue for construction of a 337-
acre campus at the main campus location. The present Shasta
College main campus was originally a fur and trading center of the
Wintu Indians, later owned by a soldier and his family after the
Mexican-American War. A state-of-the-art $1.5 million Early
Childhood Education child care center and instructional facility
opened in the fall of 2005. A new 44,000 square foot Health
Sciences and University Center opened in the fall of 2007, which
houses the college’s Dental Hygiene and Nursing Programs. It also
serves as host to baccalaureate degree programs offered by both
public and private universities.
Shasta College is part of the California Community College system,
which is the largest system of higher education in the world, with 112
colleges organized into 72 districts. Research has shown that
students who have an A.A. or A.S. degree will make an average
yearly salary which is 50% higher than a person with less than a high
school diploma. Also according to that research, students who have
an A.A. or A.S. degree will make an average yearly salary which is
24% higher than a person with only a high school diploma. The
college has articulation agreements to facilitate transfer to the
University of California and California State University systems, and
many private college campuses.
The Shasta College mascot is the Knight. In 1955 the Shasta
College Motor Knights Club built a knight with a suit of armor and
lance. His name is “Oakey Doaks” (named for a cartoon character of
the time).
Because of the diversified goals and needs of its students, Shasta
College offers a wide range of programs and services, including
counseling, tutoring, financial aid, performing arts and athletic events,
student activities, veterans’ services, cultural events, lecture series,
workshops, and art exhibits. Shasta College has extensive offerings
on the Internet and through Interactive Television (ITV). Shasta
College also offers instruction and student services at the Downtown
Campus, Intermountain Campus, Tehama Campus, and Trinity
Campus and each location utilizes ITV and computer-assisted
learning to supplement on-site courses.
Fall 2014 marks the 64
rd
Anniversary of Shasta College, serving the
north state with pride and distinction.
Welcome Everyone!
Motor Vehicles on Campus
Operation of motor vehicles on the Shasta College campus must be
conducted in a manner which ensures the safety of the driver,
passengers, pedestrians, and/or any others, and which prevents
damage to college property. The college is not responsible for loss
of any property or damage to any property sustained by any person
parking on campus.
Parking on Campus: PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED TO
PARK ON CAMPUS (Redding Main Campus and Tehama Campus).
ALL PARKING IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
PARKING PERMITS ARE SOLD WITH NO GUARANTEE OF SPACE
AVAILABILITY. Parking on campus is a privilege extended by the
Board of Trustees to those who have college-related business.
Drivers of vehicles on college property shall comply with the rules and
regulations of the college. Parking privileges can be withdrawn for
violations of parking and traffic regulations. Regulations and review
process information are provided on-line at: shastacollegeparking or
by clicking on Resources, then Campus Safety, or may be obtained
from Campus Safety at (530) 242-7913. Permits may be obtained at
registration or from the Business Office.
Cost of Parking Permit: Refer to the Schedule of Classes or call
(530) 242-7913.
Dail y Parking Permits are available from parking permit machines
in various locations throughout the campus parking lots. These are
valid for the day on which the permit is purchased.
Parking permits must be displayed in plain view in the appropriate
location according to Parking Regulations or a citation will be issued.
There are no exceptions. Should you receive a citation, follow the
written instructions on the front of the citation. Restricted parking
where regular permits are not valid: 30 minute zones, staff
spaces, handicapped spaces (blue) and car pool spaces.
Car Pool Parking requires the purchase of a student permit and an
additional permit which can be obtained without additional cost
through the Security Department.
Enforcement: Campus parking and traffic safety regulations are
enforced by Shasta College and the Redding Police Department.
Security issues parking citations for violations. For additional
information, contact campus parking at (530) 242-7913.
Economic and Workforce Development (EWD)
The Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Division at
Shasta College is an integral part of the California Community
Colleges and its’ Doing What Matters for J obs and the Economy
framework, investing funding and resources in industry sectors that
are key to California’s economic growth. EWD's industry-specific
workforce services are coordinated through a system of sector
specialists that align community college and other workforce
development resources with the needs of industry sectors and
occupational clusters through a regional focus. The goal is to invest
in the skills of California's workforce – now and in the future –
through partnerships with business and industry that result in highly
specialized industry training, technical consulting and business
development. The end result is to meet industry's need for skilled
workers. Shasta College is host to three Industry specific Deputy
Sector Navigator grants in Advanced Manufacturing, Small Business,
and Agriculture Water and Environmental Technologies.
For additional information visit our website at www.ShastaDSN.com.
You can also visit us on the Shasta College campus in the 2200
building.
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Crime Statistics
The Annual Shasta College Security Report is provided to help
ensure a safe environment for our college community and
prospective students and employees. This document contains crime
statistics for the previous three years in addition to valuable safety
and security information. A complete copy of the Security Report
may be obtained from the Security Office located in Room 5015. The
report is also available through our Campus Website:
shastacollegesecurityreport.
Extended Education
The Extended Education Division of Shasta College is assigned the
responsibility to provide access to higher education for residents
beyond the traditional patterns of campus-based education and
programs. It does so by offering a variety of programs and courses
in surrounding communities designed for those who seek to expand
their interests, improve or broaden their occupational and
professional preparation, or further their degree aspirations.
Classes are held at each of the three campuses listed below as well
as other locations throughout the District. Classes are offered in a
variety of formats including live instruction and 2-way interactive
television (ITV), and many students are now able to complete their
degree or certificate without commuting to the main campus. Office
hours at each campus are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to
9:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shasta College Tehama Campus
770 Diamond Avenue, Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-529-8980; [email protected]
Shasta College Intermountain Campus
37581 Mountain View Road, Burney, CA 96013
530-335-2311; [email protected]
Shasta College Trinity Campus
30 Arbuckle Court, Weaverville, CA 96093
530-623-2231; [email protected]
Services available at each campus include admissions assistance, on-
site registration and counseling, assessment and orientation, tutoring,
and career guidance.
Field Trips and Excursions Liability Policy
Throughout the semester/school year, the District may sponsor off-
campus, extra-curricular field trips/excursions. If you choose to
participate, be advised that pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Sub-Chapter 5, Section 55220, you have agreed to hold
the District, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any
and all liability or claims which may arise out of or in connection with
your participation in the activity.
Foundation
The Shasta College Foundation was established in 1995 as a
501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized by community-spirited
citizens to support and benefit the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint
Community College District. The Foundation is made up of 45
volunteers representing Shasta, Tehama and Trinity Counties. Its
primary purpose is to raise funds to support and benefit Shasta
College. The Foundation recognizes community and campus
relationships as core to our mission.
Contributions to the Shasta College Foundation take many forms:
gifts of cash, gifts in kind, stock or securities, trusts, real estate, gifts
in memoriam, wills and bequests.
The Foundation Executive Director is always available to assist
donors in establishing scholarships and in making other
contributions. Legal counsel is provided to those wishing to make
planned gifts. Please write or call:
Scott Thompson, Executive Director
Nancy de Halas, Administrative Assistant
Shasta College Foundation
P.O. Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049-6006
(530) 242-7512
shastacollegefoundation
Open Access Policy
Reference: Title 5, Section 51006; Board Policy 5052
All courses, course sections, and classes of the District shall be open
for enrollment to any person who has been admitted to the college.
Enrollment may be subject to any priority system that has been
established. Enrollment may be limited to students meeting properly
validated prerequisites and co-requisites, or due to other practical
considerations such as exemptions set out in statute or regulation.
Sexual Violence Prevention and
Education (AB 1088, amends Ed Code 67385.7)
Starting J anuary 1, 2006, post-secondary education districts are
required to provide to students educational and preventive
information about sexual violence, in addition to the sexual
harassment information required by Ed Code 66281.5. At Shasta
College this information, titled Sexual Assault Policy, is found on
page 4 of the Crime Statistics report, posted on the Campus Security
webpage: shastacollegecampussafety.
Transportation
Public transportation is available in our District.
RABA (Redding Area Bus Authority)
http://www.rabaride.com/
RABA provides rides to over 650,000 people each year, and has
been serving the Redding, Shasta Lake and Anderson communities
since 1981. Their website shows all of the RABA bus routes, hours
of operation, fares and tips on using the service, and additional
information including the location of each bus stop along the route.
Their Customer Service Center is also available at 241-2877 for all of
your route and schedule questions and to purchase tickets and
passes.
TRAX (Tehama Rural Area Express)
http://www.taketrax.com
Fixed route bus service connecting Red Bluff, Corning, Los Molinos,
Gerber, Tehama and places in-between. City routes are available in
Red Bluff and Corning, and special morning commuter runs are
available along the Highway 99E and 99W corridors which connect to
city routes. Their website contains information on routes, fares, etc.
Special discounted fares are available for seniors, students and the
disabled.
TRINITY TRANSIT
http://trinitytransit.org
Trinity Transit is the public transit operator for Trinity County. It
operates two fixed-route services in the County: the Weaverville
Shuttle and the Hayfork-Weaverville Bus, and a pilot program service
in Lewiston and Trinity Center and between Weaverville and Willow
Creek. The Weaverville Shuttle operates hourly within Weaverville,
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It stops at
numerous destinations, including Weaver Creek Senior Apartments,
the Senior Center, the Trinity Hospital, Library, Social Services
Complex, and the Post Office.
Unlawful Discrimination Policy
Compliance Statement
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College District
complies with the California Education Code, Title 5 of the California
Code of Regulations, all pertinent titles and sections of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title IX regulations, the Education Amendments
of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with
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Disabilities Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local
laws.
Nondiscrimination
Reference: Board Policy 3410
The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational
programs, employment, and access to institutional programs and
activities.
The District, and each individual who represents the District, shall
provide access to its services, classes, and programs without regard
to national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic
information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or
mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or
because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing
characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with
one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The District will not tolerate any form of discrimination and has
enacted administrative procedures to assure equal opportunity and
to recognize and eliminate violations of this policy in accordance with
Title 5 regulations and those of other agencies that administer state
and federal laws regarding discrimination. It is both illegal and
prohibited by this policy to retaliate against any individual for filing a
complaint or participating in an investigation pertaining to these
matters.
The Superintendent/President shall establish administrative
procedures that ensure all members of the college community can
present complaints regarding alleged violations of this policy and
have their complaints heard in accordance with the Title 5
regulations and those of other agencies that administer state and
federal laws regarding nondiscrimination.
No District funds shall ever be used for membership, or for any
participation involving financial payment or contribution on behalf of
the District or any individual employed by or associated with it, to any
private organization whose membership practices are discriminatory
on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic
information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or
mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or
because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing
characteristics, or because of his or her association with a person or
group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Prohibition of Harassment (including sexual harassment)
Reference: Board Policy 3430
All forms of harassment are contrary to basic standards of conduct
between individuals and are prohibited by state and federal law, as
well as this policy, and will not be tolerated. The District is committed
to providing an educational, employment and business environment
that respects the dignity of individuals and groups. The District shall
be free of sexual harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and
exploitation, including acts of sexual violence. It shall also be free of
other unlawful harassment, including that which is based on any of
the following statuses: race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition,
genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, or military
and veteran status, or because he or she is perceived to have one or
more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a
person with one or more of perceived or actual conditions.
The District seeks to foster an environment in which all employees
and students feel free to report incidents of harassment without fear
of retaliation or reprisal. Therefore, the District also strictly prohibits
retaliation against any individual for filing a complaint of harassment
or for participating in a harassment investigation. Such conduct is
illegal and constitutes a violation of this policy. All allegations of
retaliation will be swiftly and thoroughly investigated. If the District
determines that retaliation has occurred, it will take all reasonable
steps within its power to stop such conduct. Individuals who engage
in retaliatory conduct are subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including termination or expulsion.
Any student or employee who believes that he or she has been
harassed or retaliated against in violation of this policy should
immediately report such incidents by following the appropriate
procedures. Supervisors are mandated to report all incidents of
harassment and retaliation that come to their attention.
This policy applies to all aspects of the academic environment,
including but not limited to classroom conditions, grades, academic
standing, employment opportunities, scholarships,
recommendations, disciplinary actions, and participation in any
community college activity. In addition, this policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring,
placement, promotion, disciplinary action, layoff, recall, transfer,
leave of absence, training opportunities and compensation.
To this end the Superintendent/President shall ensure that the
institution undertakes education and training activities to counter
discrimination and to prevent, minimize and/or eliminate any hostile
environment that impairs access to equal education opportunity or
impacts the terms and conditions of employment.
Contact Information
The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has the
responsibility to ensure fair and equitable treatment in all programs
including issues dealing with physical access, individual barriers, and
removal of architectural barriers for mobility impaired students. The
unlawful discrimination policy is available at the Human Resources
Office and at:
http://www.shastacollege.edu/Human%20Resources/FacultyStaff%2
0Diversity/Pages/5507.aspx. The Human Resources Office is
located in the Administration Building, Room 121. Students with
complaints of discrimination related issues may contact Laura
Cyphers Benson, Associate Vice President of Human Resources at
(530) 242-7648. For further information regarding Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, contact Sandra Hamilton-Slane, Section 504
Coordinator, Shasta College, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, P.O. Box
496006, Redding, CA 96049-6006, (530) 242-7790.
Declaración de Cumplimiento
El Distrito del Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College
(Shasta College) cumple con el Código Educacional de California, el
Titulo 5 del Código de Regulación de California, todos los Titulos y
Secciones pertinentes del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, el
Titulo IX de los Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, el Acto de
Rehabilitación de 1973, la Ley para estadounidenses con
Incapacidades, y todas las demás leyes estatales y federales
pertinentes.
No Discriminación
Es la póliza del Distrito de Shasta College de mantener un ambiente
libre de discriminación ilegal. El Distrito se compromete a dar
oportunidades iguales de educación, empleo, e igualdad de acceso
a los programas y actividades institucionales.
El Distrito, y cada persona quien lo representa, reconocen la
obligación que tiene de proveer acceso a los servicios, clases y
programas, sin discriminación por razones de origen nacional,
religión, edad, género, raza, color, ascendencia, orientación sexual,
estado civil, o incapacided fisica o mental, o debido a que una
persona es percibida de tener una o mas de las caracteristicas
descritas anteriormente. El Distrito prohibe cualquier forma de
discriminación y fomenta procedimientos administrativos que
reconocen y ponen fin a la discriminación de acuerdo con el Titulo 5
y las reglas y estatutos tanto del estado de California como las leyes
federales. Es ilegal y prohibido tomar algun tipo de represalia en
contra de la persona que presenta la queja o participa en la
investigación de acceso a los programas y actividades
institucionales.
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Informacion de Contacto
La Oficina de Recursos Humanos es la entidad responsable de
asegurar el tratamiento justo y equitativo. La Póliza de
Discriminación Ilegal está disponible en la Oficina de Recursos
Humanos y en Internet. La Oficina está localizada en el edificio de
Administración, salón 121, (530) 242-7648.
Estudiantes que desean presentar una queja, deberian de ponerse
en contacto con en la Oficina de Recursós Humanos (530) 242-
7640, o con el Decano para Estudiantes, (530) 242-7622. Para mas
información sobre el Acto de Rehabilitación póngase en contacto
con Coordinadora de Seccion 504 del Acto de Rehabilitacion (530)
242-7649, o con el Decano para Estudiantes, (530) 242-7622
Shasta College, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, P.O. Box 496006, Redding
CA 96009-6006.
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Chapter 2 - Admission and Enrollment Information
Admissions
Anyone 18 years of age or older or anyone under 18 who has
graduated from high school or passed the California High School
Proficiency Exam may be admitted to Shasta College classes.
Service Area Outcomes
1. At least 85% of all students, staff and faculty will be satisfied with
operations in the Admissions and Records Department.
2. Admissions and Records staff will continue to hold workshops
twice a semester to teach students to fully utilize their MyShasta
account.
Auditing a Course
Purpose:
1. Auditing is to allow students to participate in class activities
beyond the course repetition limit; and
2. Auditing is to allow students to repeat a course with the intent
of upgrading needed skills or reviewing course content.
Eligibility:
1. Students must be eligible for admission to the college as
regularly enrolled students.
2. Students may audit classes only when they have exhausted
repetition opportunities for the course.
3. Students must meet course prerequisites; and
4. Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students desiring
to take the course for credit towards a degree or certificate.
(Education Code Section 76370(d)).
Fees:
1. The fee for auditing a class is $15.00 per unit, per semester
(Education Code Section 76270(a)). Material fees, if
applicable, are payable with audit fees upon submitting the
approved application. The audit fee is non-refundable; and
2. Students enrolled in classes to receive credit for ten or more
semester credit units shall not be charged a fee to audit three
or fewer units per semester.
Procedures:
1. Verification of eligibility from Admissions and Records Office.
2. Instructor’s signature of approval on audit form.
3. Dean of the Division’s signature of approval on audit form.
4. Return of approved audit form to Admissions and Records
Office within 7 days with payment of all fees.
Continuing Students
CONTINUING STUDENTS and RETURNING STUDENTS may
register as described in the current Schedule of Classes. Students
planning to enroll in math or English classes are advised to take the
appropriate assessment test and consult with a counselor before
registering. See "Assessment Center" in the current Schedule
Supplement for details on where and when assessment tests are
given.
Coursework – Acceptance of Upper
Division Work
Shasta College will accept coursework completed at the upper
division level under the following conditions:
• The course must have been completed at a regionally
accredited college or university.
• The course must be deemed comparable to a Shasta College
course by the faculty in the discipline, or an appropriate
designee, or an articulation agreement. Upper division courses
(or graduate level courses) which require attainment of the
lower division course competencies may also be accepted.
• The upper division course may be used to satisfy a Shasta
College major requirement, an A.S. degree general education
requirement, or a prerequisite.
• Courses will be accepted for subject credit only. Unit credit will
not be awarded toward the 60 units required for the degree.
Upper division courses will not be used to certify CSU GE or
IGETC requirements.
• For the purposes of ADN or Dental Hygiene prerequisites, the
grades earned will be calculated in the same manner as those
transferred from another regionally accredited college or
university.
Dropping a Class Without Record
Students may drop a class and have no notation on their transcripts
through the fourth week of a full-term class, or 30% of a short term
class. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP
CLASS(ES). Forms are available from Admissions and Records,
Extended Education sites, or by mail. Students can drop a class in
person at Admissions and Records or Extended Education sites, or
online through MyShasta. If a student intends to drop a class and
stops attending but fails to file the necessary forms, a failing letter
grade may be assigned by the instructor. Students may be dropped
by the instructor based on excessive absences from a class so long
as the instructor has announced attendance criteria.
First-Time Students
STUDENT SUCCESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAM
SUCCESS BEGINS WITH A PLAN! The college has found that
students who have supplied transcripts, participated in English and
math assessments, attended an orientation and discussed their
educational goals with a counselor significantly improve their
performance in college. We call this process “matriculation.”
Matriculation is defined by the Seymour-Campbell Student Success
Act of 2012 as “a process that brings a college and a student into an
agreement for the purpose of achieving the student’s educational
goals and completing the student’s course of study.” The agreement
involves the responsibilities of both the college and student. The
Student Success and Support Program includes services to optimize
student opportunities to achieve academic success.
The College agrees to provide:
• An admissions application process.
• An orientation to the College’s programs and services.
• Assessment in English, math and reading before course
registration.
• Counseling and advisement to develop an educational plan.
• Follow-up evaluation of each student’s progress in achieving
an education goal.
The student agrees to:
• Identify an academic and career goal upon application.
• Complete new student orientation, if new to the college.
• Declare a specific course of study after a specified time period
of unit accumulation, as defined by the Board of Governors.
• Attend class and work diligently to complete class
assignments.
• Complete courses and maintain academic progress toward an
educational goal and course of study identified in the Student
Educational Plan (IEP).
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FIRST-TIME STUDENTS are required to take advantage of Student
Success and Support Services. Those who do will be eligible for
“priority registration.”
Participation in matriculation services is OPTIONAL for the following
students. If you fall into one of these categories, contact the
Admissions and Records Office for appropriate registration
information.
1. Students who have received a full array of matriculation
services at another California community college;
2. Students who plan to enroll only in courses having no English
and/or math skill requirements/prerequisites;
3. Students who plan to enroll in fewer than 6 units and who
have "personal interest," advancement in their current jobs,
or maintenance of a certificate or license as their goals;
4. Students who have completed an Associate or higher degree
and are not pursuing a program or degree objective at Shasta
College; or
5. Students who have completed 30 or more semester units at
another regionally accredited college or university and are not
pursuing a program or degree objective at Shasta College.
ALL OTHER FIRST-TIME STUDENTS should participate in
matriculation services. The matriculation process consists of:
1. Application: This starts the process! Fill out an online
application or turn one in to the Admissions and Records
Office or Extended Education campus.
2. Records: Arrange to have official transcripts of high school
and previous college work sent to Shasta College. These are
important for counseling and program planning. Transcripts
sent to Shasta College from other regionally accredited
colleges and/or educational institutions at the request of a
student become part of the student’s permanent file and are
not duplicated nor distributed.
3. Assessment Testing: This service provides students with
information that will help them to make appropriate selections
of major programs and courses. Reading, writing, and
mathematical skill assessment tests are offered to all students
at a variety of times and locations on a walk-in basis. See the
section titled, “Assessment Center” in the current Schedule
Supplement for details. Note: Qualifying scores from
approved tests taken within the last two years at accredited
institutions and sent to Shasta College may exempt students
from having to take Shasta College assessment tests.
4. Orientation: The orientation program provides new students
an opportunity to prepare for college. The orientation includes
information about Shasta College policies and procedures,
tips for college success, and instruction in using MyShasta –
Shasta College’s online records and registration system.
Beginning in the 2014-15 academic year, students may also
choose to complete this requirement by completing the
orientation online. Counselors at in-person orientations
provide assistance to students in selecting their classes for
the following semester. Please contact the Assessment
Center at (530) 242-7751 to sign up or receive additional
information on orientation times and locations.
5. Education Plan: All new students must identify an academic
and career goal upon application and complete a preliminary
education plan to enjoy priority registration. Returning
students and students who began taking classes at Shasta
College after summer 2014 must also have a comprehensive
education plan on file by the end of their 3
rd
semester to
retain priority registration.
6. Registration: Students who participate in services 1 through
5 will be given “priority registration” status.
Students wishing to appeal any component of the Student Success
and Support Program process should contact the Director of
Admissions and Records at (530) 242-7659.
ASSESSMENT CENTER
Location: Building 100, Room 101-102
All first-time non-exempt students will need to take the Reading,
Writing, and Math Assessment. At the time of assessment, all students
must provide photo identification (i.e., driver’s license, student body
card, passport), know their social security number, and have an
application on file at Admissions and Records.
The Assessment Center in Room 101/102 in the 100 Building is open
Monday through Friday. Testing in the Assessment Center is by
appointment only. Please visit the Assessment Center web page and
click on the Assessment Appointment link to make an appointment.
Assessments will be completed on computers. Please plan for
approximately 1 ½ hours to complete all three sections of the
assessment. Assessments are available at Extended Education
campuses by appointment only.
Students with disabilities should contact Disabled Students Programs
and Services at (530) 242-7790 for information and assessment
accommodations. English-as-a-Second Language students should
take the ESL Assessment Exam.
Orientations, assessment and counseling are also available for
students in Tehama, Trinity, and Eastern Shasta County, as well as for
students taking classes online from distances outside of Northern
California. For more information, contact the Tehama campus at (530)
529-8980.
Service Area Outcome
1. The Assessment Center staff will collaborate closely with
counselors to insure accurate placement levels for incoming
students.
2. At least 90% of all students will be satisfied with operations in the
Assessment Center.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. At least 35% of students will prepare for the assessment test.
COUNSELING
Throughout the semester, counselors are available to assist students
in planning and achieving their educational and career goals. Services
are available by appointment; brief walk-in appointments are available
most days. Call the Counseling Center at (530) 242-7724 or go to
counselingappointments.
Service Area Outcome
1. Students express a high degree of satisfaction with counseling
services.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. As a result of their counseling session, students will have an
improved understanding of academic requirements and/or the
classes they need to take in order to achieve their academic
goals.
2. As a result of their counseling session, students will be able to
identify actions they can take to clarify their career and/or
educational goals.
3. As a result of their counseling session, students will be able to
articulate personal issues affecting their success and create a
plan for addressing these issues.
PETITION PROCESS
Students may appeal the loss of priority enrollment status due to
extenuating circumstances or if they have a disability and applied for,
but did not receive a reasonable accommodation in a timely manner.
Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illnesses
or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. Shasta
College may exempt from the 100 unit limit category those students
enrolled in high unit majors or programs.
Shasta College may also allow students who have demonstrated
significant academic improvement to appeal the loss of priority
enrollment status. Significant academic improvement is defined as
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achieving a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and completing more
than 50% of units attempted in the student’s most recently completed
semester. Students have the right to refuse matriculation services.
Please contact the Admissions and Records office for forms and
additional information.
If a student believes the District has failed to make good faith efforts
to develop an education plan, has failed to provide programs and
services specified in the student educational plan, or has otherwise
violated the requirements of the Student Success Act, the student
may file a complaint pursuant to Title 5, Section 55534(a). If a
challenge contains an allegation that the District has violated the
provisions of Section 55521(1)(6) 55522(c), the District shall, upon
completion of challenge procedures, advise the student that he or she
may file a formal complaint of unlawful discrimination pursuant to
subchapter 5 (commencing with Section 59300) of Chapter 10.
International Students
International students must file: an international student application;
proof of English competency; health history, including evidence of
polio immunization shots or Sabin Oral vaccine, medical statement of
immunization against measles, and a certificate of freedom from
active tuberculosis; a financial support statement; verification of
personal medical insurance coverage; and high school and college
transcripts.
International students who will be attending pursuant to an F-1 visa
must submit all required documentation prior to issuance of form 1-
20 by the District. Students must meet resident determination, which
includes a student visa from their residence outside of the U.S., or a
U.S. visa that permits entry solely for a temporary purpose.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
STEP (Society for Testing English Proficiency)
English competency is demonstrated by the following scores:
TOEFL paper-based 500 or above
TOEFL internet based 61 or above
TOEFL computer-based 173 or above
IELTS Band 5.0 or above
STEP Grade 2A or above
Students may be accepted with the following scores with the
stipulation that they enroll in ESL coursework and maintain full-time
status (minimum 12 units) as per ICE regulations:
TOEFL paper-based 450-499
TOEFL internet-based 45-60
TOEFL computer-based 133-172
IELTS Band 4.5
STEP Grade 2
Subsequent semester placement into academic courses will be
based on ESL assessment or the TOEFL score.
International students who score below the minimum required ESL
levels will not be accepted.
International students considered citizens or residents of a foreign
country will pay, in addition to in-state enrollment fees, out-of-state
tuition at the time of enrollment.
International students applying for the fall semester must complete
their applications by J une 1. Students applying for the spring
semester must complete their applications by November 1.
Incomplete applications will be redirected for the following semester
admission consideration. At the end of one year from initial application
the files of students who do not enroll are destroyed.
International students wishing to attend Shasta College should direct
their questions and applications to the Dean of Students, Rm. 2308 or
the Admissions and Records Office, and see our website at
internationalstudents.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, Limitations on
Enrollment and Advisories
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is an “ advisory on recommended preparation” ?
Advisories are intended to identify skills which will broaden or
deepen a student’s learning experience, but without which the
student can still succeed in the course. The college does not
block enrollment in a course for lack of advisory skills.
Where can I find advisories for each course?
If a class has an advisory, it will be stated as part of the course
description in the Catalog, and will be listed with the course in the
Schedule of Classes.
What is a “ limitation on enrollment” ?
All courses are open to enrollment to any student who has been
admitted to the college, with the following exceptions. Title 5
Section 58106 allows the college to limit enrollment in specific
courses or programs by using: 1) prerequisites and corequisites;
2) health and safety considerations; 3) practical considerations
such as facilities limitations, faculty availability and funding
limitations; 4) registration systems such as a first-come-first-
served, or priority system; 5) statutory, regulatory, or contractual
requirements; 6) auditions and tryouts for intercollegiate
competition, honors, or public performances courses, 7) blocks of
courses for cohorts of students. NOTE: Shasta College
enforces limitations on enrollment.
How do I know which classes have limitations on enrollment?
If a class has a limitation on enrollment, it will be specifically
stated as part of the course description in the Catalog, and will be
listed with the course in the Schedule of Classes.
What is a “ prerequisite” or “ corequisite” ?
"Prerequisite" means a condition of enrollment that a student is
required to meet in order to demonstrate current readiness for
enrollment in a course or educational program. (Title 5, Section
55200(a)) Such a condition of enrollment can be a course or
other preparation a student must have before being permitted to
enroll in a target course. Prerequisites provide the student with
knowledge and/or a set of skills that substantially increase a
student's success. For example: Introduction to Managerial
Accounting (ACCT 4) has a prerequisite of Introduction to
Financial Accounting (ACCT 2) with a grade of “C” or higher.
There are two types of corequisites: two-way corequisites and one-
way corequisites. A “two-way” corequisite is when two (or more)
courses are so intertwined that neither course stands alone. A
student would not have a reasonable chance to be successful in
either course without being concurrently enrolled in both courses.
A “one-way” corequisite is when one of the courses depends on
the content of the other course, but not vice-versa. Here, only one
course would list the other as a corequisite. Often, with one-way
corequisites, if you have previously completed the corequisite
course, you may be qualified to enroll in the target course.
Why does Shasta College enforce prerequisites and co-
requisites?
We are legally required to enforce prerequisites. The Shasta
College faculty has carefully selected prerequisites by evaluating
the skills and concepts needed for success in a target course.
They are intended to ensure that a student has a reasonable
chance for success. For these reasons, enforcement of
prerequisites is in the interest of all students.
How can I satisfy a Prerequisite?
There are three ways you can satisfy a prerequisite at Shasta
College.
1. You received a grade of C or higher in the prerequisite
course at Shasta College.
A. If you completed the prerequisite course with a grade of C
or higher, you will be allowed to enroll in the target course
(as long as space is available).
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B. If you are currently attending the prerequisite course at
the time of registration, you will be allowed to
conditionally enroll in the target course for the following
semester or summer session (as long as space is
available). However, when grades are submitted at the
end of the semester, if you did not receive a grade of C or
higher in the prerequisite course, you will be dropped
from the target course.
2. You satisfied the prerequisite through Course Equivalency.
There are three ways to satisfy a prerequisite through Course
Equivalency: 1) You received a grade of C or higher in an
equivalent course at another college, 2) You have a
qualifying score on the AP Exam, or 3) You received CLEP
credit for the prerequisite course. (For further information
about AP Exam scores and CLEP credit, see a counselor, or
refer to the Catalog.)
If you believe you have satisfied the prerequisite through
Course Equivalency, then before registration, you should
contact Admissions and Records staff, who will direct you
through the Course Equivalency Procedure. It is your
responsibility to provide supporting documentation, such as
transcripts and course description(s) from your previous
college(s). You will be allowed to enroll conditionally in the
target course for ten working days. If, at the end of ten
working days, you cannot provide documentation that you
have met the prerequisite through Course Equivalency, then
you will be dropped from the course.
3. You satisfied the prerequisite through Multiple Measures.
Shasta College recognizes that you may have gained the
prerequisite skills for some courses by means other than the
two mentioned above. For example, you may have
completed high school courses that covered the same topics
as the prerequisite course. Or, perhaps you gained the
prerequisite skills through work experience. Whatever the
means, if you have gained skills that are equivalent to those
that you would get by taking the prerequisite course at
Shasta College, you should take your supporting
documentation to a Shasta College counselor before you try
to register. The counselor will direct you through the Multiple
Measures Procedure.
Note: If you are attempting to register in a course that has Math,
English or Chemistry as a prerequisite, then part of the Multiple
Measures Procedure might include taking an Assessment Test at
the Assessment Center. You are free to take the Assessment
Test before you see your Counselor.
Note: Because you will be unable to enroll in the target course
until a counselor determines that you have satisfied the
prerequisite through Multiple Measures, it is in your best interest
to see a counselor before attempting to register for the course.
Note: If you have a disability and believe that you could be
successful in the class with reasonable accommodations then see
the Counselor for Disabilities, or Learning Disability Specialist,
(530) 242-7790, before attempting to register for the course.
The three ways a student can meet a prerequisite at Shasta College
Receive a grade of
C or higher in the
prerequisite course
at Shasta College
Course Equivalency:
A. Equivalent course
at other college
B. AP Exam
C. CLEP
Multiple Measures:
A. High School
course work
B. Placement Exam
C. etc.
Student Enrolls
Petition for Equivalency
Student Enrolls
Student Enrolls
Stop
Student files a challenge
form and has a challenge
hearing. Provisional
enrollment in target
course allowed.
Student Enrolls
Stop
1
granted
granted
2
3
denied
student
agrees
student disagrees
granted denied
denied
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Can I challenge a prerequisite or corequisite?
Yes, you can. The five grounds for a student to challenge a
prerequisite or corequisite are:
1) The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the
course or program despite not meeting the prerequisite or
corequisite;
2) The prerequisite or corequisite has not been established in
accordance with the district’s process for establishing
prerequisites and corequisites;
3) The prerequisite or corequisite is in violation of Title 5;
4) The prerequisite or corequisite is either unlawfully
discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully
discriminatory manner;
5) The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the
goal of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite or
corequisite course has not been made reasonably available,
or accessible. For a full description see Title 5, Section
55201(f).
If you believe you have grounds for filing a challenge, go to the
Office of Admissions and Records for information on the
Prerequisite Challenge Procedure. If you choose to file a
challenge, you have the responsibility of showing that grounds
exist for the challenge.
Note: If you are citing reason #1 as the basis for challenging the
prerequisite/corequisite, you must first have failed to meet the
prerequisite/corequisite through the Multiple Measures Procedure.
You should seek advice regarding the challenge from a
Counselor.
PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE CHALLENGE PROCEDURE
The student will obtain a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form at
the Admissions and Records Office. Academic Affairs will retain
documentation of Board Policy and Title 5 regulations regarding
prerequisite/corequisite challenges. A student may review this
information prior to submitting a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge
Form. A student who chooses to challenge a prerequisite or
corequisite may do so for any of the following reasons:
1. The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the
course or program despite not meeting the prerequisite or
corequisite;
2. The prerequisite or corequisite has not been established in
accordance with the district’s process for establishing
prerequisites and corequisites;
3. The prerequisite or corequisite is in violation of Title 5;
4. The prerequisite or corequisite is either unlawfully
discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully
discriminatory manner;
5. The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal
of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite or
corequisite course has not been made reasonably available, or
accessible;
If a student is citing reason #1 as the basis for challenging the
prerequisite/ corequisite, the student must first have failed to meet
the prerequisite/ corequisite through the Multiple Measures
Procedure.
A statement of specific skills and abilities needed to enter the class
for which the challenge is being issued will be made available to the
student through the Office of Academic Affairs, Room 115, on any
workday.
The student must complete a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge
Form. The student must attach a completed and signed Multiple
Measures Form to the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form. The
student must return these forms along with the other supporting
documentation to the Director of Admissions and Records. The
student has the obligation to provide satisfactory evidence that the
challenge should be upheld. Without supporting documentation, the
application for a challenge will be considered incomplete and the
challenge will be denied. When a complete application is filed, the
Director of Admissions and Records will forward the
Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form and supporting
documentation to the appropriate Academic Division Office. The
Division staff will arrange a Challenge Hearing.
If the challenge form is submitted during the period when the student
is eligible to register for the course, and if space is available, then the
student will be conditionally enrolled in the target course until
resolution of the challenge is complete.
Two or more faculty members will conduct the Challenge Hearing. If
possible, the faculty members will be from a discipline closely related
to the target course. The student will have the right to attend and
speak at the Challenge Hearing. Staff from the appropriate
Academic Division Office will attempt to notify the student regarding
the time and location of the Challenge Hearing at least one business
day prior to the start of that hearing. The results of the Challenge
Hearing will be documented and forwarded to the student and to the
Admissions and Records Office within five business days from the
date that the challenge was filed with the Director of Admissions and
Records. If the college has not made a decision within five working
days then the student’s challenge is upheld and the Admissions and
Records Office will allow the student to enroll in the course.
If a student is citing reason #2, #3, #4 or #5 as the basis for
challenging the prerequisite/corequisite, the student must submit a
completed Prerequisite/ Corequisite Challenge Form along with
supporting documentation to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
in the Office of Academic Affairs, Room 115.
The student has the obligation to provide satisfactory evidence that
the challenge should be upheld. Without supporting documentation,
the application for a challenge will be considered incomplete and the
challenge will be denied. When a complete application is filed, the
Vice President of Academic Affairs will conduct a Challenge Hearing.
This hearing will include as voting members the Vice President of
Academic Affairs, one faculty from the Curriculum Council, and one
other faculty, preferably from a discipline closely related to the target
course.
The student will have the right to attend and speak at the Challenge
Hearing. Staff from the Office of Academic Affairs will attempt to
notify the student regarding the time and location of the Challenge
Hearing at least one business day prior to the start of that hearing.
The results of the Challenge Hearing will be documented and
forwarded to the student and to the Admissions and Records Office
within five business days from the date of the hearing. If the college
has not made a decision within five working days then the student’s
challenge is upheld and the Admissions and Records Office will allow
the student to enroll in the course.
Note 1: Students who submit a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge
Form claiming that a specific disability is a factor in their challenge
rationale must forward a copy of the Prerequisite/Corequisite
Challenge Form to the Disability Resource Center. The Disabled
Students Programs and Services Office will determine if
accommodations or academic adjustments are warranted.
Note 2: Students who initiate the challenge procedure during
registration may obtain the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form
at the registration site and submit the completed form along with
supporting documentation at that site. If space is available, the
student will be provisionally enrolled in the target course until
resolution of the challenge is complete. Staff at the registration site
will time-stamp the form and forward it to the Director of Admissions
and Records, or to the Vice President of Academic Affairs as
appropriate. The Challenge Procedure will then proceed as outlined
above.
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Registration and Related Fees Including
Transcripts
1. Enrollment Fee: Refer to current class schedule or visit the
Shasta College website.
2. Student Health Fee: Refer to current class schedule or visit the
Shasta College website.
3. Campus Center Fee: Refer to current class schedule or visit
the Shasta College website.
4. Out-of-State Tuition: Refer to current class schedule or visit the
Shasta College website.
5. Day and evening parking fee: Refer to current class schedule or
visit the Shasta College website (Campus Safety).
6. Student Representation Fee (Voluntary): Refer to current class
schedule or visit the Shasta College website.
7. Student Events and Activities Fee (Voluntary): Refer to current
class schedule or visit the Shasta College website.
NOTE: Fees are subject to change. The fee schedule is published
each semester in the Schedule of Classes.
Instructions for submitting written request for Shasta College
Transcript: Beginning with initial enrollment, each student is allowed
two (2) free official transcripts or enrollment verifications; each one
thereafter is $5.00 (check or money order payable to Shasta College)
enclosed with a written request. Allow 10 business days from date
request is received by the Admissions and Records Office for
processing. If the student has an earlier deadline, please indicate
clearly on the request if it is to be considered a RUSH. An additional
fee of $10.00 will be charged for each RUSH TRANSCRIPT
REQUEST. A RUSH TRANSCRIPT REQUEST is defined as a
request that specifies immediate action outside our normal
processing time. Upon payment of this additional fee, we guarantee
that the RUSH TRANSCRIPT REQUEST will be processed within
two business days from the date the request is received by our
office.* Should the RUSH TRANSCRIPT REQUEST be one of the
first two free transcripts and/or enrollment verifications to be provided
in accordance with Education code Section 76223, the student will be
charged $10.00 for the rush processing component of the request.
*Contingent upon availability of grades.
Mail written request (including student’s signature) with payment (if
necessary) to: Shasta College Admissions and Records Office,
ATTN: Transcript Requests, P.O. Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049-
6006.
Students may obtain official or unofficial copies of their Shasta
College transcript by contacting the Admissions and Records Office.
Unofficial transcripts are available through MyShasta.
REFUNDS
The enrollment fee is refundable if a class is dropped during the first
two weeks of the semester or the first 10% of the class (subject to
change for short-term classes). IT IS THE STUDENT’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP CLASS(ES). The Student Health Fee
and the Campus Center Fee is refundable if a student withdraws
from college during the first two weeks of instruction (subject to
change for short-term classes). Contact the Admissions and
Records Office for the Out-of-State Tuition refund policy. Refunds
will be mailed each month. Keep your address current with the
Admissions and Records Office.
Students who are awarded a Board of Governors Grant Fee Waiver
(BOGFW) after they have paid their enrollment fees will be
reimbursed only for the semester in which they are granted a
BOGFW. The BOGFW will not be applied retroactively to prior
semesters.
REFUNDS FOR NON-RESIDENT TUITION IS PRORATED AS
FOLLOWS:
Prior to and during first week of instruction 100%
During second week class instruction 75%
During third week class instruction 50%
During fourth week class instruction 25%
After fourth week of class meetings NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN
*Non-Resident tuition refunds for classes less than a full-term length
will be prorated according to the above schedule.
***Shasta College reserves the right to change fees and related
refund policy without notice. ***
Residency
Non-Residents: A non-resident student is one who does not have
residence in the state of California for more than one year
immediately preceding the residence determination date. Residence
is that location with which a person is considered to have the most
settled and permanent connection; it is also that place where that
person intends to remain, and during absences, intends to return.
Residence results from the union of physical presence with objective
evidence that the intent is to remain at that place for an indefinite
period of time. A nonresident student must pay out-of-state tuition at
the time he/she registers. Once classified as a nonresident, a
student must apply to the Admissions and Records Office for
reclassification as a resident.
Special Admits
SPECIAL PART-TIME ENROLLMENT (FORMERLY CONCURRENT
ENROLLMENT)
A high school student wishing to enroll in Shasta College classes
must have the permission of his/her high school principal and follow
instructions detailed on the Concurrent Enrollment Form. Forms are
available at the local high schools. Advance approval for all special
admit students (K-12th grade) is required by the Director of
Admissions and Records before registration will be allowed. All
special admit students should review college assessment test
requirements as noted on the reverse side of the concurrent
enrollment form. Check with the Admissions and Records Office for
specific details. Shasta College prohibits the release of information
without the written consent of the student; allows course content that
is not altered for concurrent students and is intended for adults;
accepts no responsibility for an extraordinary supervision of
concurrently enrolled students; and assumes no responsibility for the
student’s class selection.
Veterans Educational Benefits
Please see Chapter 8 – Services for Students, Special Programs and
Student Life for details.
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Chapter 3 - Finance
Debts Owed to the College
Students who fail to comply with College rules or regulations, return
property owned by the College, pay debts owed to the College, or
pay for damaged College property may not be allowed to register,
receive degrees or certificates, have transcripts forwarded, receive
enrollment verifications, and/or receive other services related to
student records. When the student has cleared the obligation with
the College, the impoundment of records will be removed.
Financial Aid for Enrollment Fees
If you are a California resident, you may qualify for a Board of
Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW) to cover your enrollment fee. There
are three ways to qualify for enrollment fee assistance:
*Submit ONE BOGFW application per academic year.
1. For 2015-16, if you fall within these income levels:
Number in Household 2014 Total Family Income
(including yourself) (Adjusted Gross Income
and/or Untaxed Income)
1 $17,505 or less
2 $23,595 or less
3 $29,685 or less
4 $35,775 or less
5 $41,865 or less
6 $47,955 or less
7 $54,045 or less
8 $60,135 or less
+ Add $6,090 for each
additional family member
*The 2015-16 BOG Fee Waiver (BOGFW) covers Summer 2015, Fall
2015, & Spring 2016 per unit enrollment fees.
2. If you or your family receives any ONE of the following types of
untaxable income:
a. Aid to Families with Dependent Children
(TANF/CALWORKS); or
b. Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP); or
c. General Assistance/General Relief
3. Special Classification:
a. Deceased/Disabled Veterans Dependent’s Fee Waiver –
certification provided by the California Department of
Veterans Affairs or your county Veterans Services Office or
the National Guard Adjutant General.
b. A recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or a child
of a recipient, or a dependent of a victim of the September
11, 2001 terrorist attack.
c. A dependent of deceased law enforcement/fire
suppression personnel killed in the line of duty.
You may also qualify for the BOGFW by filing the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students may apply for the BOGFW online at
BOGFeeWaiverApplication. You may complete an online application
or download a printable PDF application. Only complete one.
Applications for 2014-15 are good for Summer 2014, Fall 2014, and
Spring 2015.
DEADLINES: To file for a BOGFW with the FAFSA, apply NOW.
Applications take a minimum of eight (8) weeks to process. For
enrollment fee assistance only, apply one (1) week prior to
registration.
Students who are awarded a Board of Governors fee waiver
(BOGFW) after they have paid their enrollment fees will be
reimbursed only for the semester in which they are granted a
BOGFW. The fee waivers will not be applied retroactively to prior
semesters.
For further information contact: SHASTA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
OFFICE, Room 108, or phone (530) 242-7700.
Registration and Related Fees
Refer to Chapter 2 – Admission and Enrollment Information.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
(530) 242-7700 Room 108
FINANCIAL AID
The Financial Aid Office assists students in funding their educational
objective through federal and state financial aid programs. We seek
to package and award as many eligible students within an adequate
time frame to enable students to financially prepare for school. It is
our belief that a well-prepared student is a successful student.
Awarding financial aid equips our students with the resources
needed to successfully accomplish their declared educational goals.
Basic to the philosophy of financial aid that first and foremost
the famil y has the responsibility for assisting the student in
meeting their educational expenses, and when the famil y is
unable to meet this gap, as defined by the expected family
contribution (EFC), financial assistance is available. The
fundamental principles of administering financial aid are that the
primary responsibility for the cost of a college education belongs to
the student and their family. Financial aid is intended to supplement
the family’s own resources and contributions. Financial aid is not to
be considered a means of support.
Service Area Outcome:
1. At least 80% of all students surveyed will be satisfied with
operations in the Financial Aid Department.
Student Support Learning Outcomes:
1. Students utilizing the walk-in service will be able to express
satisfaction in obtaining the requested information and for the
services received.
2. Students will be able to adhere to deadlines and accurately
complete all necessary forms for financial aid using technology.
This learning outcome will be demonstrated through the federal
work study program. This learning outcome will be applied to
the overall financial aid process.
3. Students will be able to adhere to deadlines and accurately
complete all necessary forms for financial aid using technology.
This learning outcome will be demonstrated to all students
utilizing the overall financial aid process.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Students must have a high school diploma, GED or pass a state
authorized test such as the California High School Proficiency Exam
as a basic eligibility for federal financial aid.
FINANCIAL AID WEBPAGE AND SHASTA – MY DOCUMENTS
FOR COMMUNICATION
The Financial Aid webpage at shastacollege.edu/fa provides
information about the financial aid process. Access this page for
answers to your questions. For information regarding specific
documents needed or information related to their financial aid
processing, students should refer to their MyShasta account.
Students will be notified via email as to their status during the
financial aid evaluation process. Students without email SHOULD
periodically check their MyShasta account. Specific questions
relating to financial aid must be handled in person with a valid id.
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BOOKS
See our web page for the many resources regarding assistance with
books.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Financial Aid Office administers a scholarship program that
awards more than $180,000 to students each year. Not all
scholarships are based on academic achievement; some consider
financial need, ethnicity, field of study, and other criteria. Shasta
College scholarship offerings are exclusively available to Shasta
College students.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
March 3 Priority filing date for financial aid. After this date funds
are awarded on a first-come, first- served basis.
August Fall electronic scholarship application period opens.
October Fall electronic scholarship application period closes.
December Spring electronic scholarship application period opens.
February Spring electronic scholarship application period closes.
PLEASE NOTE: Book Loan/Grant information can be found at
www.shastacollege.edu/fa_books for students who qualify.
My Documents for Communication: Current students can use the
Financial Aid menu through MyShasta to track his/her financial aid
status.
Financial Aid webpage: The Financial Aid webpage at
www.shastacollege.edu/fa provides up-to-date information covering
all aspects of financial aid for current and prospective students.
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Chapter 4 – Grading and Academic Standards
Audit
Please see Chapter 2 – Admission and Enrollment Information for
details.
Grading
It is the responsibility of the instructor for the assignment of grades in
any Shasta College course. To insure that grading is done
consistently and fairly, the instructor shall:
1. Develop a grading procedure prior to the beginning of the
course and have this procedure clearly communicated to each
student on the first day handout (syllabus) of each course.
2. Establish a grading procedure that shall guarantee the
academic integrity of the course at the appropriate level.
3. Once established, adhere to the course grading procedure
throughout the semester.
4. Give sufficient evaluations throughout the course to insure that
students are aware of progress and to inform the students of
standing in the course.
5. Abide by established examination schedules of the college.
6. Adhere to established deadlines and use appropriate forms for
submitting grades to the Records Office.
7. File all grade changes within two (2) years of the original grade
being issued.
GRADE CHANGE PROCEDURE
Under no circumstances except for completion of work for removal of
an incomplete, may a grade change be made as the result of work
completed or presented following the close of a grading period
(Administrative Procedure 4230). The Incomplete (I) may be made
up no later than one year following the end of the term in which it was
assigned. (Note: Fall 79 to Fall 81 students had one semester in
which to make up incompletes. Beginning with Fall 81 a written
record must be filed by the instructor stipulating the condition to be
made for an evaluative grade.) ALL GRADE CHANGES MUST BE
SUBMITTED DIRECTLY BY THE INSTRUCTOR TO THE
ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS OFFICE.
GRADE CHANGE APPEAL PROCEDURE – BOARD POLICY 4230
The instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded
to each student. The determination of the student’s grade by the
instructor is final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or
incompetence. The removal or change of an incorrect grade from a
student’s record shall only be done upon authorization by the
instructor of the course. In the case of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or
incompetence, the final determination concerning removal or change
of grade will be made by the Vice President of Academic Affairs or
his/her designee.
For more information on appealing a grade, call (530) 242-7659.
Grading Definitions
The course grading procedure is based on the established course
objectives according to the following grade definitions:
A – Excellent - Outstanding achievement of the course objectives. (4
grade points)
B – Good - Above average achievement of the course objectives.
The quality of work demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the
subject matter and a marked ability to interpret it. (3 grade points)
C – Fair to Average - Satisfactory or average achievement of the
course objectives. The performance fulfills the course requirements
in both quality and quantity and meets acceptable standards for
graduation. (2 grade points)
D – Passing - Less than satisfactory achievement below the course
objectives but such that it is not necessary to repeat the course. The
level of achievement is not generally satisfactory for advancement in
studies in the same or related areas. (1 grade point)
F – Failing - Failure to achieve objectives of the course. The
performance is undeserving of course credit. (0 grade points)
P - Pass - Satisfactory achievement of course objectives. Student is
passing the course with a "C" or better. (Not used in grade point
calculations.) See Board Policy 4230 for more information.
FW – Failing-Withdrawal – A student who has both ceased
participating in a course sometime after the last day to withdraw from
the course without having achieved a final passing grade, and who
has not received district authorization to withdraw from the course due
to extenuating circumstances may be assigned an “FW”.
NP - No Pass - Student is doing "D" or "F" work in the course. (Not
used in grade point calculations.)
Non-Evaluative Symbols Definitions
AU – Audit – Auditing is to allow students to participate in class
activities beyond the course repetition limit; and to allow students to
repeat a course with the intent of upgrading needed skills or
reviewing course content. Priority will be given to credit-seeking
students.
I – Incomplete - Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable
emergencies and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may
result in an "I" symbol being entered in the student's record. The
condition for removal of the "I" shall be stated by the instructor in a
written record (form available from the Admissions Office). This
record shall contain the conditions for removal of the "I" and the
grade assigned in lieu of its removal. This record must be given to
the student with a copy on file with the registrar until the "I" is made
up or the time limit has passed. A final grade shall be assigned
when the work stipulated has been completed and evaluated, or
when the time limit for completing the work has passed. The "I" may
be made up no later than one year following the end of the term in
which it was assigned; however, the student may petition the
Scholastic Standards Committee for a time extension due to unusual
circumstances.
IP - In progress - The "IP" symbol shall be used to denote that the
class extends beyond the normal end of an academic term. It
indicates that work is "in progress", but that the assignment of a
substantive grade must await its completion. The "IP" symbol shall
remain on the student's permanent record in order to satisfy
enrollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative grade and
unit credit shall be assigned and appear on the student's record for
the term in which the course is completed. The "IP" shall not be used
in calculating grade point averages.
RD - Report Delayed - The "RD" symbol shall be assigned by the
registrar only. It is to be used when there is a delay in reporting the
grade of a student due to circumstances beyond the control of the
student. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a permanent
symbol as soon as possible. "RD" shall not be used in calculating
grade point averages.
MW – Military Withdrawal – Military withdrawal occurs when a
student who is a member of an active or reserve United States
military service receives orders (other than TDY) compelling a
withdrawal from courses. A student must file a petition requesting
this option and attach a copy of military orders at the Admissions and
Records Office. Military withdrawals will not be counted in progress
probation and dismissal calculations. See the Dean of Enrollment
Services for specific details.
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W - Withdrawal - Students may withdraw from a class after the
official “drop” date and up through the last day of the fourteenth week
or 75% of the term, whichever is less. The notation “W” will appear
on the student’s transcript and will not be used in calculation of grade
point average. Excessive “W”s shall, however, be used as factors in
probation and dismissal procedures. IT IS THE STUDENT’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN FORMS AND SUBMIT THE
NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS(ES).
An instructor may also drop a student during the first 75% of the
class for non-participation. Forms are available from Admissions
and Records, Extended Education sites, or by mail. Students who
have not dropped or withdrawn from a class before the end of the
fourteenth week or 75% of the term will be assigned a course grade.
Non-Traditional Ways to Earn Credit
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION CREDIT
Shasta College will award credit to students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on
Advanced Placement examinations as indicated below. Students
should have test scores sent to the Shasta College Admissions and
Records Office and then contact the office during their first semester
to have credit posted to their transcripts. Each transfer institution will
determine the number of units awarded and the courses satisfied
according to individual campus policies. For specific course
information, students are encouraged to meet with a counselor.
All CSU campuses will accept the exams shown below toward
fulfillment of the designated General Education-Breadth area if the
examination is included in a full or subject-area certification. The
CSU campus to which the student is transferring determines the total
number of units awarded for successful completion of an Advanced
Placement examination and the applicability of the examination to
other graduation requirements.
The University of California grants credit for all Advanced Placement
examinations on which a student scores 3 or higher. The credit may
be subject credit, graduation credit, or credit toward General
Education or breadth requirements, as determined by evaluators at
each campus. Shasta College will certify the units for the IGETC
General Education area indicated below.
AP Subject Exam CSU GE AREA IGETC AREA
Art History C1 or C2 3A or 3B
Biology B2 and B3 5B with lab
Calculus AB B4 2A
Calculus BC B4 2A
Chemistry B1 and B3* 5A with lab
Chinese Language and Culture C2 3B
Comparative Government and Politics D8
English Language A2 1A
English Literature A2 +C2 1A or 3B
Environmental Science B2 +B3 5A with lab
Environmental Science (post-Fall 2009) B1+B3 5A with lab
European History C2 or D6 3B or 4F
French Language C2* 3B and 6A
French Language and Culture C2
French Literature C2 3B and 6A
German Language C2* 3B and 6A
German Language and Culture C2
Government & Politics: Comparative D8 4H
Government and Politics: U.S. D8 +US-2 4H
Human Geography D5 4E
Italian Language and Culture C2* 3B and 6A
J apanese Language and Culture C2 3B and 6A
Latin C2
Latin Literature C2* 3B and 6A
Latin: Vergil C2 3B and 6A
Macroeconomics D2 4B
Microeconomics D2 4B
Music Theory C1* NA
Physics B B1 +B3* 5A with lab
Physics C (Electricity/Magnetism) B1 +B3 5A with lab
Physics C (Mechanics) B1 +B3 5A with lab
Psychology D9 4I
Spanish Language C2* 3B and 6A
Spanish Language and Culture C2
Spanish Literature C2* 3B and 6A
Spanish Literature and Culture C2
Statistics B4 2A
United States History (C2 or D6)+US-1 3B or 4F
U.S. Government and Politics D8+US-2
World History C2 or D6 3B or 4F
*Check with a counselor for restrictions
CHALLENGE (CREDIT BY EXAMINATION) –
BOARD POLICY 4235
A student may challenge a class by taking an examination.
Examinations may be taken only once and, if passed, the credit will
be posted on the student's permanent academic record. No more
than 15 units may be earned through this procedure and only
courses determined by each Division of the college are open for the
option.
This option is restricted to students registered for credit during the fall
or spring semester. Credit by examination is not possible during the
summer session. Petition (challenge) forms are available from each
Division office. A listing of approved courses can be obtained from
the Division office.
CREDIT THROUGH THE COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION
PROGRAM (CLEP) – BOARD POLICY 4235
Upon completion of six semester units at Shasta College, a student
may submit official College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test
results to Shasta College from the College Entrance Examination
Board (CEEB). Contact the CEEB for a testing center location
(Shasta College is not a testing center). CEEB established the
program to serve students who have a college-level education
developed outside of the classroom (e.g. military
experience/training). The following restrictions apply:
• Up to 30 semester units may be applied toward an Associate
degree.
• A scaled score of 50 or higher on a CLEP examination will
earn credit. (For the older General Exams, a score of 500 or
better will earn credit.)
• Units awarded for satisfactory completion of CLEP
examinations will post as electives, except as noted by
departmental policy referenced below.
• Grades and grade points will not be assigned to CLEP units.
• Units awarded through CLEP will not apply toward the 12-unit
residency requirement for Shasta College.
• The Univ. of California (UC) does not accept credit awarded
through CLEP.
• Where considered by the appropriate department and division,
CLEP Examinations may satisfy specific courses or a specific
course prerequisite. Contact the appropriate department or
Division to determine which, if any, of the examinations may
satisfy specific courses or course prerequisites. Minimum
scores for Shasta College course equivalencies, where
established, may be obtained from Admissions and Records.
• Contact the Admissions and Records Office or Counseling for
more information.
• Shasta College will grant credit for the following CLEP Subject
Exams in accordance with the CSU system-wide policy:
College Algebra & Trigonometry/Passing Score: 50/3 semester units
Calculus & Elementary Functions/Passing Score: 50/3 semester units
General Chemistry/Passing Score: 50/3 semester units
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CLEP EXAM CSU GE AREA
American Government D8
American Literature C2
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature C2
Biology B2
Calculus B4
Chemistry B1
College Algebra B4
College Algebra – Trigonometry B4
English Literature C2
French Level II C2
German Level II C2
History, United States I D6 +US-1
History, United States II D6 +US-1
Human Growth and Development E
Humanities C2
Introductory Psychology D9
Introductory Sociology D0
Natural Sciences B1 or B2
Pre-Calculus B4
Principles of Macroeconomics D2
Principles of Microeconomics D2
Spanish Level II C2
Trigonometry B4
Western Civilization I C2 or D6
Western Civilization II D6
DISTANCE EDUCATION (DE)
Distance education means providing access to education beyond the
traditional patterns of campus-based education and programs. It
does so by offering a variety of programs and courses held at each
of the three Extended Education campuses in Red Bluff, Weaverville,
and Burney as well as other sites throughout the District. It also
means offering classes in a variety of formats including live, internet-
based (online/hybrid/web enhanced), and 2-way interactive television
(ITV) instruction. Students may register online, on campus and at
Extended Education campuses for all Distance Education courses.
All courses offered in these formats offer the same rigorous learning
experience found in traditional face-to-face courses. These courses
are designed for individuals who are unable to attend campus
classes on a regular basis, prefer independent learning, or would like
to take courses at their convenience.
Interactive Television (ITV): A variety of courses are available at
selected sites using two-way interactive video technology. These
courses originate on the Redding campus or one of the Extended
Education campuses with real time delivery of the classroom
activities to the other sites. Students are able to fully interact with the
faculty member and other students at each of the sites. Procedures
for examinations, assignments, and other class requirements are
explained at the first class meeting.
Internet-based Courses: Courses are available in a variety of
Internet-based formats (online, hybrid, or web enhanced) and
typically offer greater flexibility for students’ schedules. Contrary to
some beliefs, however, Internet-based courses are not easy. They
require a well-disciplined, motivated student with computer skills,
familiarization with the Internet, a reliable computer, and a high-
speed Internet connection. State regulations regarding enrollment in
online classes may change and online classes may not be available
to students residing outside California. Three types of Internet-
based courses are offered at Shasta College:
1. Web Enhanced: Any class which meets face to face for the
full number of instructional hours AND utilizes the Internet to
augment course materials is a web enhanced course. No
class hours are scheduled to be replaced by online time. Web
enhanced courses are listed in the front part of the schedule
with other face to face course offerings, but may require login
to SC Online. Consult the MyShasta online schedule for
specific information.
2. Hybrid: A hybrid class meets face to face for some number of
instructional hours AND a portion of the required instructional
hours is conducted online (normally requiring login to SC
Online). Students MUST access online materials to
successfully complete course requirements. Hybrid courses
are listed with the days and times of actual face to face
meetings followed by “+INTERNET.”
3. Online: A fully online class is one which requires that all class
content, activities, and interaction be done online (normally
requiring login to SC Online). Some instructors may include
on-campus orientation, student conferences, or other on-
campus events (consult the MyShasta online schedule for
specific information). Students MUST access online materials
to successfully complete course requirements. Fully online
courses are listed as “INTERNET.” State regulations regarding
enrollment in online classes may change and online classes
may not be available to students residing outside California.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study provides a forum for advanced work in a given
field of study. A student may contract with a full-time instructor to do
independent study in a specific subject area in which he/she has
exhausted the regular curricular offerings provided that:
99 - Transfer Level Courses* -- The student has a declared
major or already possesses a degree and has completed a
minimum of 12 transfer units at Shasta College.
199 - Non-Transfer Level Courses* -- The student has
completed a minimum of 12 units at Shasta College
Independent study can be taken for .5-3 units. The total hours
required are as follows:
.5 unit =27 hours; 1.0 unit =54 hours; 1.5 units =81 hours;
2.0 units =108 hours; 2.5 units =135 hours; and 3.0 units =162
hours.
*Note: Any combination of these courses may be repeated three
times (total of four enrollments) or a maximum of six independent
study units.
Forms and additional information are available from your instructor or
the Division Office.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) EXAMINATIONS
IB Exam CSU GE AREA IGETC AREA
Biology HL B2 5B (without lab)
Chemistry HL B1 5A (without lab)
Economics HL D2 4B
Geography HL D5 4E
History (any region) HL C2 or D6 3B or 4F
Language A1 (any language
except English) HL C2 3B and 6A
Language A2 (any language
except English) HL C2 3B and 6A
Language A1 (any language) HL C2 3B
Language A2 (any language) HL C2 3B
Language B (any language) HL N/A 6A
Mathematics HL B4 2A
Physics HL B1 5A
Psychology HL D9 4I
Theatre HL C1 3A
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MILITARY EXPERIENCE
In general, Shasta College will follow the recommendations of the
State Board of Educ., the Univ. of Calif., and the American Council of
Education in granting credit for military experience. Total credit for
military experience is limited to 15 units.
Correspondence courses given by the United States Armed Forces
Institute or by an accredited college or university are accepted for
credit value as recommended by the American Council on Education.
College credit will not be allowed for duplicated training. The total
number of units granted for USAFI courses shall not exceed 24 units.
No credit will be given at Shasta College for General Education
Development tests.
Credits will be granted to those students who present a DD214. The
student will be required to provide the Admissions and Records
Office with a copy of his/her DD214 for verification. Application for
such credit must be made on a form obtained from the Admissions
and Records Office. This credit must be verified. All new Veterans to
Shasta College should call for information and an appointment at
(530) 242-7701.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
A student having experience related to the program in which he/she
is enrolled may be granted credit for such experience. The credit is
applicable only for an Associate degree at Shasta College. Students
applying for credit should obtain an application from the Admissions
and Records Office.
WORKSITE LEARNING
Students who are interested in combining practical work experience
with classroom instruction may enroll in a Worksite Learning class.
Worksite Learning classes (the complete list of courses provided
below) are open entry. This means that the student may enroll
throughout the semester, but must complete all work by the end of
the semester (per agreement with the instructor). One unit of
Worksite Learning credit is granted for each 75 hours of actual on-
the-job activity for a paid work position or 60 hours for a non-paid
work position of on-the-job activity. It is imperative for the student to
determine how many units he/she should sign up for. This should be
worked out with the instructor in the initial orientation meeting. If the
student is unable to verify enough work hours to meet the units for
which he/she enrolls, the student will receive an “F” in the course.
For example, if a student enrolls in a three (3)-unit worksite learning
class and fails to verify 225 paid hours of on-the-job activity by the
deadline established by the instructor, the student will receive an “F”
in the class. The student has the same withdrawal and add/drop
options as for any other course.
The following courses are listed in the catalog under the appropriate
disciplines as worksite learning classes. For details, look under the
specific prefixes. The classes, units, instructors, and times of the
initial orientation meetings for each semester are listed in the current
schedule of classes. Not all worksite learning classes are offered
every semester.
Worksite Learning Classes: ADJ U 94, AG 94, AGEH 94, AGNR 94,
AUTO 94, BUAD 94, CIS 94 , CONS 94, CULA 94 , DIES 94, DSS
94, ECE 94, EDUC 94, ENGR 94, FIRS 94, FSS 94, GIS 94, HEOC
94, HOSP 94, MKTG 94, OAS 84, PEAT 94, WELD 94, WSL 94*
Please note that it is up to the instructor in the specific discipline to
determine if the student’s proposed work assignments are related to
the student’s major. If a proposed work assignment is not
discipline/major related, credit will not be granted.
Each worksite learning course has a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Check the course description for specific information.
*WSL 94 is considered a General Work Experience course for
supervised employment that is intended to assist students in
acquiring desirable work habits, attitudes and career awareness. The
work experience need not be related to the students’ educational
goals.
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS: Students must maintain concurrent
enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units.
VETERAN STUDENTS: Worksite learning will NOT be paid unless it
is required for the student’s major. In addition, veterans receiving
veteran’s educational benefits for WSL units MUST register for the
appropriate co-requisite in the same semester.
Pass/No Pass Policy
Shasta College offers two categories of "Pass/No Pass" courses.
"Pass/No Pass" classes must be so designated in the college
catalog. The catalog must specify into which "Pass/No Pass"
category each course falls. (Title 5, Section 55022)
The two categories are:
1) Courses which are designated as only Pass/No Pass, and
2) Courses in which a student has the option of receiving a
grade or taking the course for credit through Pass/No
Pass. A student who exercises that option and applies to
take a course for Pass/No Pass shall not receive a grade
for that course and will receive a “P” for credit or a “NP” for
no credit shall appear on his/her official transcript of
record. Units attempted for which the symbol “NP” is
recorded shall be considered in probation and dismissal
procedures.
Students may use the Pass/No Pass grade option in no more than
one course per semester, and may apply no more than ten semester
credit (P) units toward the A.A. Degree.
Students who are awarded credit (P) in a course shall receive both
course credit and the full unit credit for the course. In computing a
student’s grade-point average, grades of “Pass/No Pass” are
omitted.
It is the responsibility of the student to be familiar with the "Pass/No
Pass" policy in force at the college or university campus to which
he/she hopes to transfer and to comply with that policy.
Repetition of a Course: Board Policy 4225
Repetition of a college course is restricted and shall occur only under
the following conditions:
For purposes of this policy, an evaluative grade is defined as a grade
of A, B, C, D, F, or FW.
Repetition of a college course is generally restricted to two
repetitions for a total of three enrollments and shall occur under the
following conditions:
(a) Students receiving a D, F, FW, W or NP grade in a course may
repeat the course twice without petition. When a course is
repeated under this condition, the last evaluative grade earned
shall be the grade used in the computation of the student’s grade
point average.
(b) In order to repeat a course one time in which an A, B, C or P
grade was earned, the student must petition the Scholastic
Standards Committee for permission prior to enrolling in the
course. When a course is repeated under this condition, the
grade awarded shall not be calculated in the student’s grade
point average. However, the new grade may be considered by a
specific program for admission to that program.
(c) In order to repeat a course a third time (for a total of four
enrollments) in which a D, F, FW, W, or NP grade was earned,
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the student must petition the Scholastic Standards Committee for
permission prior to enrolling in the course. When a course is
repeated under this condition, the last evaluative grade earned
shall be the grade used in the computation of the student’s grade
point average.
When course repetition occurs, the student’s permanent academic
record shall clearly indicate any courses repeated using an
appropriate symbol and be annotated in such a manner that all work
remains legible, insuring a true and complete academic history.
When there has been a significant lapse of time, defined as no less
than 36 months, since a student obtained a satisfactory grade in a
course, the student may petition the Scholastic Standards Committee
to repeat the course. When repetition due to significant lapse of time
is granted, the grade received will not be calculated in the GPA.
Scholastic Deficiency
For the purposes of Board Policy, the phrases “units attempted,” “all
units,” or “all units attempted,” mean all units of credit for which the
student was enrolled at Shasta College regardless of whether the
student completed the course or received any credit or grade. This
specifically includes all “credit,” “no credit,” “I,” and “W” grades.
The word “semester” shall refer to the Fall and Spring terms. The
condensed summer session is not considered a “semester.”
STANDARDS FOR PROBATION
a. Academic Probation - A student who has attempted at least
12 semester units as shown by the official academic record
shall be placed on academic probation if the student has
earned a cumulative grade point average below 2.0 in all
units which were graded on the basis of the grading scale
described in Board Policy, Section 4230.
b. Progress Probation - A student who has attempted at least
12 units as shown by the official academic record shall be
placed on progress 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 fifty
percent (50%).
c. For record purposes - Any changes made in the student’s
class schedule as a result of a counselor recommendation
shall be treated as occurring within the first four weeks of the
semester or 30% of the term for classes less than a
semester in length.
NOTIFICATION OF PROBATION
Students shall be notified by the Admissions and Records Office
that they are on probation no later than 20 working days after the
start of the next successive semester. The notification will
include an explanation of the conditions that the student must
satisfy as a result of their probation.
REMOVAL FROM PROBATION
a. A student on academic probation for a grade point deficiency
shall be removed from probation when the student’s
accumulated grade point average is 2.0 or higher.
b. A student on progress probation because of an excess of
units for which entries of “W”, “I”, and “NP” are recorded shall
be removed from probation when the percentage of units in
this category drops below fifty percent (50%).
EXTENSION OF PROBATION
a. A student on academic probation who earns a grade point
average of 2.0 or better for the semester, but whose
cumulative grade point average still results in academic
probation, shall have his/her probation extended an
additional semester prior to dismissal.
b. A student on progress probation who completes more than
50% of all units attempted for the semester, but whose
cumulative records still results in progress probation, shall
have his/her probation extended an additional semester prior
to dismissal.
Standards for Academic Dismissal
For purposes of this section, semesters shall be considered
consecutive on the basis of the student’s enrollment (for example, a
fall semester followed by a fall semester shall be considered
consecutive if the student was not enrolled in the spring semester of
that academic year).
A student who is on academic probation shall be dismissed if the
student earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 in
all units attempted and graded in each of three consecutive
semesters, including the semester that placed the student on
probation (which were graded on the basis of the grading scale
described in Board Policy, Section 4230).
A student who has been placed on progress probation shall be
dismissed if the percentage of units in which the student has been
enrolled for which entries of “W”, “I”, and “NC” (as defined in Board
Policy, Section 4230) are recorded in at least three consecutive
semesters reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%) in accordance with
Board Policy, Section 4230.
NOTIFICATION OF DISMISSAL
The Admissions and Records Office shall make every reasonable
effort to notify a student of dismissal from Shasta College due to
academic disqualification as soon as that information is available
following the completion of the semester. If a dismissed student has
already enrolled in classes for a fall or spring semester, the
Admissions and Records Office will disenroll the student retroactively
as of the first day of the new term. The Admissions and Records
Office will notify the student in writing of this action. Dismissal does
not apply to summer school.
REINSTATEMENT
A student who has been dismissed from Shasta College because of
academic or progress disqualification must meet with a counselor
and then file a request for reinstatement with the Admissions and
Records Office. A dismissed student may be reinstated after an
absence of one or more fall or spring semesters. This will not
preclude the student from being eligible for priority registration.
a. Academic Dismissal - A student who was dismissed
because of academic probation must earn satisfactory
grades (a grade point average of 2.0 or better) during the
semester of reinstatement. A student who does not earn
the required grade point average will be dismissed.
b. Progress Dismissal - A student who was dismissed because
of progress probation must satisfactorily complete more
than 50% of all units attempted during the semester of
reinstatement. A student who does not complete the
required percentage of units will be dismissed.
APPEAL
Any student may appeal probation or dismissal procedures and
regulations if that student feels there are special mitigating
circumstances. All appeals shall be sent to the Scholastic Standards
Committee, accompanied by a report from the student’s counselor.
Withdrawing From a Class with a “ W” Grade
Students may withdraw from a class after the official “drop” date and
up through the last day of the fourteenth week or 75% of the term,
whichever is less. A student may drop a class and have no notation
appear on their transcripts through the census date of each class.
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After the census date of each class and up to 75% a student may
withdraw from a class. The notation “W” will appear on the student’s
transcript and will not be used in calculation of grade point average.
Excessive “W”s shall, however, be used as factors in probation and
dismissal procedures. An instructor may also drop a student during
the first 75% of the class for non-participation.
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN FORMS
AND SUBMIT THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK TO WITHDRAW
FROM CLASS(ES). Forms are available from Admissions and
Records, Extended Education sites, or by mail. Students can drop a
class in person at Admissions and Records or Extended Education
sites, or online through MyShasta. Students who have not dropped
or withdrawn from a class before the end of the fourteenth week or
75% of the term will be assigned a course grade.
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Chapter 5 – Degrees and Certificates
Shasta College 2015-16
Associate Degree Requirements
The information provided below gives a brief description of the degrees offered at Shasta College. It does not outline all of the requirements to
obtain an associate degree from Shasta College or all of the requirements to transfer to a four-year college or university. All students should
schedule an appointment to speak with a counselor to ensure that they meet all of the degree and/or transfer requirements. Meeting with a
counselor also helps ensure that the student is pursuing a degree that meets his or her educational and career goals.
TRANSFER DEGREES
The following associate degrees for transfer are designed for the student who wishes to complete lower-division requirements in preparation for
transfer to a four-year college or university.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT)
Associate of Arts – University Studies
Associate of Arts (Music)
Associate of Science (Ag – Ag Business, Ag – Environmental Horticulture, and Ag – Sustainable Ag)
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT):
Designed for the student planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) system. Students complete the CSU or IGETC general
education pattern and specific courses related to their major. Students who are awarded these degrees are guaranteed admission with junior
standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar
to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. This degree requires a minimum of 60
transferrable units. The student completing this degree is not subject to specific community college graduation requirements.
Students who have been awarded an AA-T or AS-T are able to complete their remaining requirement for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within
60 semester or 90 quarter units.
Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an
educational plan that best meets their goals and needs. Shasta College offers the following AA-T/AS-T degrees:
Administration of J ustice
Business Administration
Communication Studies
Early Childhood Education
English
Geology
Kinesiology
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Studio Arts
Theatre Arts
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 California State University (CSU) transferrable semester units, courses numbered 1-99 at Shasta
College.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 in all transferrable coursework. While a minimum of
2.0 is required for this degree, some majors or transfer universities may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more
information.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: Select an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: Certified completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE); OR the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: If completing IGETC all courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or
higher.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy both CSU GE and IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy CSU GE. Note: The University of
California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
Oral Communication, English Composition, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or
higher.
6. These degrees do not require completion of a multicultural course or demonstration of computer literacy for Shasta College graduation
purposes.
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Administration of Justice
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1003
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course of study prepares students
for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice
or economic crime investigation. Students will be able to describe the
individual functions and components of the modern criminal justice
system; use introductory concepts of legal research to locate, analyze,
and discuss the content of statutory and case law; and explain the
underlying cause of antisocial and criminal behavior. Proper selection
of curriculum electives further enables students to study other
academic disciplines, such as political science, sociology, and public
administration. This program is appropriate for students considering
law school as well as certain careers in law enforcement.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and
Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Identify and apply communication skills when interacting with all
people.
2. Identify the need for understanding diverse populations in the
criminal justice field and establish strategies for effectively
communicating with those diverse populations.
3. Identify the cultural differences found in most communities and
apply methods of effectively bridging those differences.
4. Demonstrate and apply critical thinking skills in dealing with ethical
decision making within the criminal justice system.
5. Demonstrate the ability to locate resources which enable the
resolution of problems within the community and the participants of
the criminal justice system.
6. Recognize the major impact ethics and morality has on the citizens
the law enforcement profession serves and the daily interaction
with others within the criminal justice system.
7. Develop effective writing skills to properly document law
enforcement priorities.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and application of law
enforcement rules, regulations, and applicable laws.
9. Demonstrate the ability to make the correct decision during critical
life-threatening situations.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Administration of J ustice for Transfer Degree.
Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and
a C or better in each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an
acceptable grade for courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ADJ U 10* Introduction to Administration of J ustice 3
ADJ U 15 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
LIST A (Choose two courses from the following): 6
ADJ U 16 Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
ADJ U 17 Principles/ Procedures of the J ustice System (3)
ADJ U 18 Community Relations (3)
ADJ U 20 Principles of Investigation (3)
ADJ U 22 J uvenile Procedures (3)
ADJ U 40 Introduction to Corrections (3)
LIST B (Choose two courses from the following): 6-7
ADJ U 45 Criminal Street Gangs (3)
ADJ U 46 Narcotic and Drug Abuse (3)
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics (4)
PSYC 1A*# General Psychology (3)
SOC 1*# Introduction to Sociology (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18-19
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 10-12
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Business Administration
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science in Business
Administration for Transfer degree is designed to provide students
with the common core of lower division courses required to transfer
and pursue a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration. This
includes business degrees with options such as accounting, finance,
human resources management, international business, management,
operations management, and marketing. The Associate in Science in
Business Administration for Transfer degree aligns with the CSU
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the
processes of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the
basic financial statements for service and merchandising
organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
2. Identify and illustrate fundamental accounting concepts,
classifications, cost systems, cost-volume-profit relationships,
budgeting and profit planning to support planning, control and
decision making activities of management.
3. Prepare and process payroll records and payroll tax returns in
compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
4. Apply the Internal Revenue Code and related Treasury Regulations
as they relate to individual, partnership and corporation income
taxes; prepare simple individual income tax returns.
5. Utilize their ability to identify and apply business and finance
concepts to advance into upper division coursework as business
majors in the fields of accounting, finance, marketing, management
and information technology and services.
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Business Administration AS-T Degree (continued):
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree
Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and
a C or better in each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an
acceptable grade for courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ACCT 2 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 4 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 4
BUAD 6 Business Law I 3
ECON 1A*# Principles of Economics (Micro) 3
ECON 1B*# Principles of Economics (Macro) 3
LIST A: (Choose one course from the following) 3-4
MATH 8*# Finite Mathematics (3)
MATH 9*# Survey of Calculus (4)
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics (4)
LIST B: (Choose two course from the following) 6-8
Any List A course not used above
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business (3) OR
BUAD 66 Business Communications (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 26-28
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 2-6
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Communication Studies
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Communication classes provide students
with skills that are essential for other classes and programs at Shasta
College and beyond. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies
for Transfer program teaches communication theory and
competencies that are crucial for success in both personal and
business relationships. Students learn analytical and critical thinking
skills that are essential life skills. Good oral communication skills have
been documented by research to be an important factor in the health
of personal relationships, and these skills have even been linked to
one's physical and psychological health. Communication courses
enable students to lead richer, more satisfying and productive lives by
improving their grasp of core theories and practical skills. The results
are often immediate and dramatic, improving both personal and
professional relationships in both large and small groups. The
Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer degree aligns
with the CSU Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Identify the role communication plays in academic, social and
professional endeavors.
2. Present well-designed, well-researched, well-developed and
supported information and persuasive presentations.
3. Demonstrate the tools of advocacy for issues of justice and
fairness, with integrity and civility.
4. Demonstrate the skills of critical thinking, recognize common
fallacies of thought, demonstrate active listening, conflict
management and win-win problem solving essential for both
personal relationships and team work.
5. Identify crucial issues affecting intercultural communication, and
the adaptations necessary for successful interactions between
cultures.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree.
Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and
a C or better in each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an
acceptable grade for courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
CMST 60*# Public Speaking 3
LIST A (Choose six units from the following): 6
CMST 10*# Interpersonal Communication (3 units)
CMST 40* Argumentation and Debate (3 units)
CMST 54*# Small Group Communication (3 units)
LIST B (Choose six units from the following): 6
Any List A course not used above
CMST 20* Intercultural Communication (3 units)
CMST 30* Oral Interpretation (3 units)
CMST 75 Forensics Workshop (3 units)
LIST C (Choose three units from the following): 3
Any List A or List B course not used above
ANTH 2*# Cultural Anthropology (3 units)
J OUR 21* Introduction to Mass Communications (3 units)
PSYC 1A*# General Psychology (3 units)
SOC 1*# Introduction to Sociology (3 units)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 8-18
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Earl y Childhood Education
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1002
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science in Early
Childhood Education Transfer degree is designed to provide students
with a common core of eight early childhood education courses
(approved by the Curriculum Alignment Project) that permit students to
transfer smoothly to participating CSU’s to complete a Bachelor’s
degree in child development or early childhood education.
The degree is designed to facilitate students’ successful transfer to
certain California State University (CSU) campuses that prepare them
for advanced study in a variety of graduate programs, as well as a
variety of careers such as teaching, Child Development Specialist,
Program Directors, and Child Life Specialists. With a BA in ECE/Child
Development, students are eligible for the Master Teacher and Site
Supervisor levels of the CA Child Development Permit, using the
Alternative Qualifications category.
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Early Childhood Education AS-T Degree (continued):
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Exhibit skill in identifying the needs, the characteristics and multiple
influences on the development of children birth to age eight.
2. Design, execute and evaluate environments and activities that
support positive developmental play and learning outcomes for
young children.
3. Establish and maintain safe and healthy learning environments for
young children.
4. Observe, document, and use authentic assessment tools as a
vehicle for child and program assessment and curriculum design.
5. Utilize ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen
understanding, knowledge, and commitment regarding the ECE
profession.
6. Build family and community relationships and understand and
value the importance and complex characteristics of families and
communities in young children’s development.
7. Evaluate developmentally effective approaches to create positive
relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation in
working with children and families from diverse societies.
8. Upon completion of a program of study in Early Childhood
Education students will, through planned and sequenced field
experiences, develop the knowledge, skills and professional
dispositions necessary to promote the development and learning of
young children across the entire developmental period of early
childhood in multiple early childhood age groups and in the variety
of settings that offer early care and education.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
degree. Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of
2.0 and a C or better in each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not
an acceptable grade for courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ECE 2* Child, Family, Community 3
ECE 7 Early Childhood Observation and Assessment 3
ECE 8 Teaching Practicum for Young Children 5
ECE 9*# Child, Growth and Development 3
ECE 15 Child, Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECE 17 Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
ECE 20 Introduction to Curriculum 3
ECE 28 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 26
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 0-1
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
English
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1007
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Arts in English for
Transfer degree introduces students to English or English Education
study and preparation, including the appreciation and understanding
of literary works through intellectual and cultural movements, such as
Utilitarianism or the Aesthetic Movement, and historical and social
changes. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree is
designed to provide students with a common core of lower division
courses required to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate (4-year)
degree in English in the CSU system.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Define basic critical reasoning concepts; identify literary genres;
and write effective clear and well-organized analytical arguments
or literary analyses.
2. Identify and discuss plot, conflict, setting, time frame, characters
(protagonist and antagonist), dialogue, suspense, rising action, and
denouement with works of literature in papers and on
examinations.
3. Identify and write about or discuss diction, syntax, figurative
language, sound and rhythm, irony, and various poetic forms.
4. Analyze and write about literature with an understanding of the
historical and cultural contexts from which literary classics spring.
5. Apply a variety of approaches to the analysis of literary works,
including but not limited to historical, thematic, and formal
approaches.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree. Students must also
obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in each
major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ENGL 1B*# Literature and Composition 3
ENGL 1C*# Critical Reasoning, Reading and Writing 3
LIST A (Choose two courses from the following): 6
ENGL 10A*# World Literature to 1650 (3)
ENGL 10B*# World Literature after 1650 (3)
ENGL 11A*# Survey of American Lit., Pre-Colonial to 1860 (3)
ENGL 11B*# Survey of American Literature, 1860-present (3)
ENGL 13A*# Survey of English Literature (3)
ENGL 13B*# Survey of English Literature (3)
LIST B (Choose one course from the following): 3
Any List A course not used above
ENGL 14*# A Survey of Drama as Literature (3)
ENGL 15*# Literature By and About Women (3)
ENGL 16*# Poetry (3)
ENGL 17*# Introduction to Shakespeare (3)
ENGL 18*# African American Literature (3)
ENGL 19*# A Survey of the Bible as Literature (3)
ENGL 20*# World Mythology (3)
ENGL 24*# Multicultural Perspectives in American Literature (3)
ENGL 25*# Linguistics (3)
ENGL 31*# Creative Writing (3)
ENGL 33*# Film and Fiction (3)
ENGL 36*# Children’s Literature (3)
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English AA-T Degree (continued):
LIST C (Choose one course from the following): 3-5
Any List A or B course not used above
ASL 1* American Sign Language 1 (4)
ASL 2-4*# American Sign Language, 2-4 (4)
CHIN 1* Mandarin Chinese 1 (5)
FREN 1* Elementary French (5)
FREN 2-4*# Elementary/Intermediate French (3-5)
GERM 1* Elementary German (5)
GERM 2*# Elementary German (5)
J APN 1* Elementary J apanese (5)
J APN 2-4*# Elementary/Intermediate J apanese (5)
SPAN 1* Spanish 1 (5)
SPAN 2-4*# Spanish 2, 3, 4 (3-5)
CMST 30* Oral Interpretation (3)
THTR 1*# Introduction to Theatre (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ENGLISH FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18-20
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 10-17
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Geology
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1005
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science in Geology for
Transfer degree provides the foundation for students interested in the
study of the earth and provides breadth in both geologic processes and
earth history. Field-based experiences and investigations are critical to
geology and, within this degree, core courses and recommended
transferable electives prepare the transfer student for university studies
that expound upon such experiences. The Associate in Science in
Geology for Transfer degree is designed to provide students with a
common core of lower division courses required to transfer and pursue
a baccalaureate (4-year) degree in geology in the CSU system.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the AS-T in Geology, students will be
able to:
1. Describe major concepts and provide theoretical perspectives in
geology utilizing appropriate vocabulary.
2. Develop and apply basic research methods as required in field and
laboratory studies in geology.
3. Practice critical thinking to evaluate internal and surface Earth
processes and their results.
4. Utilize geologic concepts and theory to analyze and interpret field
situations supported by lab and field-collected evidence.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
CHEM 1A General Chemistry 5
CHEM 1B General Chemistry 5
ESCI 1 Physical Geology 4
ESCI 2 Historical Geology 4
MATH 3A Calculus 4
MATH 3B Calculus 5
Additional Recommended Preparation:
While these additional courses are not required for this degree,
completing these courses will better prepare students for upper
division coursework in geology. Some of these may be required for
the Bachelor’s degree. Check the catalog for the CSU campus to
which you plan to transfer.
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology
ESCI 3 Mineralogy and Crystal Optics
ESCI 14 Meteorology
ESCI 15 Oceanography
MATH 14 Statistics
PHYS 2AB General College Physics
PHYS 4AB Physics
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 27
General Education 37-39
General Electives 0-3
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
Kinesiology
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1003
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associates in Arts in Kinesiology for
Transfer provides students with the opportunity to meet the
requirements for transfer to the California State University system in
the Kinesiology major. The degree is designed to prepare students
for a variety of career options in the field of Kinesiology such as
teaching, exercise science, sports medicine, and physical therapy.
Current and prospective community college students are encouraged
to meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan that best
meets their goals and needs.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
5. Identify and apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and
historical and current trends in the field of Kinesiology.
6. Understand how exercise in the form of physical activity contributes
to the physiological responses and adaptations of the human body.
7. Apply critical thinking, writing, reading, oral communication, and
quantitative and qualitative analysis to skill and movement-related
concepts.
8. Identify and apply the scientific principles of movement, exercise,
and sport including the knowledge and skill in the listed activity
course families of fitness, aquatics, individual sport and team sport.
9. Transfer to the California State University level programs with a
comprehensive foundation in Kinesiology courses.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree. Students must
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also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ANAT 1*# Human Anatomy with Lab 5
KINES 1 Foundations of Kinesiology 3
PHY 1*# Physiology with Lab 5
Movement Based Courses: (minimum of 3) 3
Select a maximum of one course from any three of the
following areas for a minimum of three units.
Aquatics:
PE 30A Beginning Swimming (1) OR
PE 30B Intermediate Swimming (1) OR
PE 31 Aqua Aerobics (1) OR
PE 32 Water Polo (1) OR
PE 37 Springboard Diving (1)
Combatives:
PE 60 Self Defense (1)
Fitness and Conditioning:
PE 11 Fundamental Conditioning (1) OR
PE 12A Beg. Weight Training and Fitness (1) OR
PE 12B Inter. Weight Training and Fitness (1) OR
PE 15 Aerobic Dance (1) OR
PE 16 Aerobic Exercise (1) OR
PE 17 Yoga (1)
Individual Sports:
PE 51A Beginning Tennis (1) OR
PE 51B Intermediate Tennis (1) OR
PE 62 Golf (1) OR
Team Sports:
PE 69 Football (1) OR
PE 70A Beginning Volleyball (1) OR
PE 70B Intermediate Volleyball (1) OR
PE 71 Softball (1) OR
PE 72 Baseball (1) OR
PE 74 Soccer (1) OR
PE 75 Basketball (1)
LIST A (Choose two courses from the following): 7-9
CHEM 1A*# General Chemistry (5) OR
CHEM 2A*# Introduction to Chemistry (5)
KINES 2 Sports Emergency Care (3)
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics (4)
PHYS 2A*# General Physics (4)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN KINESIOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 23-25
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 2-9
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Music
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1008
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Arts in Music for
Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-
year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy
the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music
at the California State University. This degree is designed to prepare
students to demonstrate competence and discipline in the study of
music theory, music analysis, music composition, and musicianship
skills, and to demonstrate proficiency in ensemble skills and solo
performance skills. Completion of this curriculum will demonstrate
commitment to the serious study of Music in practice and in theory and
provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. List and describe the major concepts, vocabulary, theoretical
perspectives, and creative performance practices of music.
2. Demonstrate ensemble specific performance practices and
professional standards of conduct expected of ensemble
participants.
3. Perform solo literature with an accompanist (if appropriate) using
stylistically accurate rhythm, pitch, diction (or articulation) and
musical expression.
4. Demonstrate the ability to “audiate” a musical score by sight
reading and performing complex rhythms and by sight-singing
chromatic, modulating, and post-tonal melodies.
5. Demonstrate the ability to recognize patterns and musical function
by aurally identifying and transcribing scales, modes, post-tonal
melodies, and complex harmonic progressions. Analyze
chromatic harmonic progressions that include modulation using
20th century techniques.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree. Students must also
obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in each
major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
MUS 2 Diatonic Harmony and Musicianship 4
MUS 3 Advanced Diatonic Harmony and Musicianship 4
MUS 4 Chromatic Harmony 4
MUS 5 20th Century Harmony 4
MUS 48 Applied Music (four semesters, .5 units each) 2
Large Ensemble (4 semesters, 1 unit each from the following): 4
MUS 31 Chamber Choir (1)
MUS 33 J azz Ensemble (1)
MUS 35 Vocal J azz Ensemble (1)
MUS 40 Concert Choir (1)
MUS 41 Shasta College Women’s Ensemble (1)
MUS 42 Shasta College Chorale (1)
MUS 43 Shasta College Symphony Orchestra (1)
MUS 44 Shasta College Youth Symphony (.5-1)
MUS 46 Shasta College Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 47 Shasta College J azz Ensemble (1)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN MUSIC FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 22
General Education 37-39
General Electives 0-1
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
Philosophy
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1009
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program introduces students to
Philosophy. Philosophy is the study or logical analysis of the principles
underlying conduct, reasoning, value, knowledge and the nature of the
universe. Students will engage in the critical analysis of a number of
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theories defended by philosophers, who have attempted to answer a
number of fundamental and puzzling questions about ourselves and
the nature of the universe. The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for
Transfer degree is designed to provide students with a common core
of lower division courses required to transfer and pursue a
baccalaureate (4-year) degree in Philosophy in the CSU system
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Evaluate arguments to determine validity using two different
methods.
2. State, explain and critically analyze competing theories in some of
the following areas: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Political
Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Aesthetics and Philosophy of
Science.
3. State, explain and critically analyze the following two ethical
theories: Kantianism and Utilitarianism.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
PHIL 8*# Introduction to Logic 3
PHIL 6*# Introduction to Philosophy OR 3
PHIL 7*# Introduction to Ethics
LIST A (Choose one course from the following): 3
PHIL 14*# Modern Western Philosophy (3)
Any course not selected from the list of Core courses above
LIST B (Choose two courses from the following): 6
ADJ U 15 Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
BUAD 6 Business Law (3)
ENGL 1B*# Literature and Composition (3)
HIST 1A*# Western Civilization (3)
HIST 1B*# Western Civilization (3)
Any course not selected from List A above
LIST C (Choose one course) 3
Any course from List A or B not already used
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 9-20
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Physics
Associate in Science for Transfer:
SC Program: AS-T.1004
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science in Physics for
Transfer Degree (AS-T in Physics) provides students with the
opportunity to meet the requirements for transfer to the California State
University system in Physics or a similar major. In order to earn this
degree a student must complete 60 required semester units of CSU-
transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Completing this
degree guarantees admission to the CSU system but not to a particular
campus or major. The degree is designed to prepare students for
upper division study in Physics and related fields. Physics graduates
at the bachelor’s level are qualified for employment by industry or
government in a variety of technical positions. They also frequently
enter graduate programs to pursue advanced degrees in Physics or
related fields. Physics graduates are often well qualified for admission
into professional programs in medicine or law. Those students
interested in teaching at the high school level should know that the
nation is experiencing a shortage of well qualified physics teachers.
Current and prospective community college students interested in this
degree are encouraged to meet with a Counselor to develop an
educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Apply appropriate physical principles and use appropriate
mathematical techniques to analyze a given real world physical
problem.
2. Demonstrate basic experimental knowledge including experimental
design, data analysis including error analysis, and interpretation of
results.
3. Use computers and other technology as experimental and
modeling tools.
4. Meet the requirements for transfer to a California State University
with a major in Physics.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
PHYS 4A*# Physics (Mechanics) 4
PHYS 4B Physics (Electricity and Magnetism) 4
PHYS 4C Physics (Heat, Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics) 4
MATH 3A*# Calculus 3A 4
MATH 3B*# Calculus 3B 5
MATH 4A*# Calculus 4A 4
Additional Recommended Preparation:
While these additional courses are not required for this degree,
completing these courses will better prepare students for upper
division coursework in physics. Some of these may be required for
the Bachelor’s degree. Check the catalog for the CSU campus to
which you plan to transfer.
CHEM 1A/1B General Chemistry (10 units)
MATH 4B Differential Equations (4 units)
MATH 6 Linear Algebra (3 units)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN PHYSICS FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 25
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 3-4
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
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Psychology
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1006
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program introduces students to
psychology as the scientific study of human behavior and mental
processes and the practical application of psychology to personal and
social issues. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer
degree is designed to provide students with a common core of lower
division courses required to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate (4-
year) degree in psychology in the CSU system.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. List and describe the major concepts, vocabulary, theoretical
perspectives, and empirical findings of psychology.
2. Describe and apply basic research methods in psychology.
3. Practice critical thinking to solve problems related to behavior and
mental processes.
4. Link psychological concepts and principles to relevant practical
applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics 4
PSYC 1A*# General Psychology 3
PSYC 25 Introduction to Research Methods 3
LIST A (Choose one course from the following): 3-4
BIOL 1*# Principles of Biology (4) OR
BIOL 10 & 10L*# Gen Biology and Gen Biology Lab (3/1)
BIOL 5*# Introduction to Human Biology (3)
LIST B (Choose one course from the following): 3-4
Any List A course not used above (3-4)
ECE 1*# Human Development (3)
ENGL 1B* Literature and Composition (3) OR
ENGL 1C Critical Reasoning, Reading, and Writing (3)
PSYC 15*# Social Psychology (3)
SOC 1*# Intro to Sociology (3)
LIST C (Choose one course from the following): 3-4
Any List A or List B course not used above
PSYC 5*# Human Sexuality (3)
PSYC 14*# Psychology of Personal/Social Adjustment (3)
PSYC 16* Health Psychology (3)
PSYC 17*# Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSYC 20*# Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
PSYC 41 Cultural/Social Context of Childhood (3)
PSYC 46*# Human Learning & Memory (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 19-21
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 18-20
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Sociology
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1002
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Sociology is the systematic and scientific
study of society and social behavior. The sociologist looks beyond
individual and unique events to the predictable broad patterns and
regular occurrences of social life that influence individuals. Studies
range from the profound impact of post-industrial societies on family
life, crime, mass communications, gender, race, ethnicity and
intergenerational relations to the study of emotions and the values that
govern daily social encounters.
The sociology major is designed to provide undergraduate preparation
leading to careers in social work, politics, law, public administration,
the nonprofit sector, international development, marketing, urban and
environmental planning, public relations, personnel, criminal justice,
counseling and other social service professions. The Associate in Arts
in Sociology for Transfer degree will also prepare a student for
advanced studies in several areas, including sociology, social work,
environmental studies, education, public health and urban planning.
This degree prepares students for a CSU Baccalaureate Degree in
Sociology.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Articulate the sociological perspective on human behavior.
2. Compare and contrast the major theoretical orientations in
sociology.
3. Articulate the role of theory and social research methods in
sociology.
4. Describe research methodology and critically evaluate sociological
data.
5. Integrate content knowledge and cognitive skills, i.e., logical
thinking, problem-solving, and critical reasoning, when completing
exams, term papers, and additional class assignments.
6. Apply sociological principles that contribute to the foundation for
life-long personal growth, development of effective interpersonal
and social skills, education, employment and everyday life.
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REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
SOC 1*# Introduction to Sociology 3
LIST A
SOC 2*# Social Problems 3
MATH 14*# Introduction to Statistics 4
LIST B (Choose six units from the following): 6
PSYC 15 Social Psychology (3 units)
SOC 25*# Sociology of Minorities (3 units)
SOC 30*# Sociology of Gender (3 units)
LIST C (Choose three units from the following): 3
Any List A or List B course not used above
ANTH 2*# Cultural Anthropology (3 units)
GEOG 1B*# Cultural Geography (3 units)
PSYC 1A*# General Psychology (3 units)
SOC 15*# Sociology of Mass Media (3 units)
SOC 22*# Sociology of Aging (3 units)
SOC 70* Social Welfare (3 units)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 19
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 11-17
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Studio Arts
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1005
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The AA-T in Studio Arts program
provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of art, including
conceptual awareness of current issues in art, technical competencies,
visual aptitudes, and skills in many areas of human interaction,
including relationship building, intercultural competency, critical
thinking, information competency, teamwork and leadership. Students
develop an understanding of the principles of art and design while
investigating concepts and applying these elements to two dimensional
compositions and three dimensional forms. The Art program is
academically grounded in the liberal arts tradition of cultural studies,
history, philosophy, and technical processes. It provides a hands-on,
learn-by-doing environment that gives students experiences and skills
to complement many career paths. The AA-T in Studio Arts will align
with the CSU Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts Degrees.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Describe and successfully apply the elements and principles of art
and design to two dimensional compositions or three dimensional
forms
2. Select appropriate tools and techniques in dealing with a variety of
media to demonstrate informed, skilled and sensitive handling in the
execution of two dimensional imagery and three dimensional forms.
3. Investigate, develop and employ conceptual themes which clearly
and consistently reflect the student’s point of view.
4. Effectively identify and utilize resources for art history research.
5. Articulate in writing his/her objective and subjective understanding
of two and three-dimensional works.
6. Orally evaluate the works of fellow students and implement
suggestions made through the evaluation of his/her work by others.
7. Transfer to a California State University with a major in Studio Arts.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
ART 3*# History of Western Arts Since 1400 3
ART 12 Beginning Form, Design and Color 3
ART 15 Three Dimensional Design 3
ART 21A Beginning Freehand Drawing 3
LIST A (Choose one course from the following) 3
ART 2*# History of Western Art Through Gothic Period (3)
ART 4*# World Art (3)
LIST B (Choose three courses from the following): 9
ART 13 Intermediate Form, Design and Color (3)
ART 21B Intermediate Freehand Drawing (3) OR
ART 31A Beginning Figure Drawing (3)
ART 29A Beginning Painting (3)
ART 35A Beginning Ceramics (3)
ART 45 Beginning Glass (3)
ART 50A Beginning Printmaking (3)
ART 55A Beginning Sculpture (3)
ART 60A Beginning Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 70A Beginning Digital Photography (3)
ART 80A Graphic Design (3)
ART 35B Intermediate Ceramics (3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN STUDIO ARTS FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 24
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 3-5
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
Theatre Arts
Associate in Arts for Transfer:
SC Program: AA-T.1004
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Theatre Arts program is
academically grounded in the liberal arts tradition of literature,
performance, cultural studies, history, philosophy, and technical skills.
It also provides a hands-on, learn-by-doing environment that gives
students experiences and skills to complement many career paths.
Employers find theatre trained applicants become valuable employees
because they have developed excellent communication and problem-
solving skills, confidence, and the ability to work cooperatively with a
diverse team of people.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion
of this degree.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the basic elements of dramatic structure and analyze the
dramatic components in a theatrical production.
2. Select appropriate monologues and prepare them as audition pieces.
3. Investigate the themes and dramaturgy of the Greek, Roman,
Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, J ocobean and Restoration
periods of Theatre history and compare and contrast those periods
through discussion, papers, and performance analysis.
4. Identify and apply the major components of stagecraft in the
implementation of scenery, lighting, costume, make-up, special
effects, and production management.
5. Investigate the social, political, and spiritual objectives of theatrical
performance through discussions and papers that deal with
gender, politics and religion.
6. Evaluate dramatic scripts relative to historical context and
contemporary relevance.
7. Develop cooperation skills in working with people from diverse
cultures.
8. Transfer to a California State University with a major in Theatre Arts.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the 37-39 unit general education pattern for CSU or
IGETC, students must complete the core courses listed below for the
Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree. Students must
also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a C or better in
each major course. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for
courses in this major.
REQUIRED CORE:
THTR 1*# Introduction to Theatre Arts OR
THTR 8*# History of World Theatre I 3
THTR 12 Acting I 2
THTR 16 Acting Lab 1
Three units from following: 3
THTR 23 Mainstage Production I
THTR 26 Mainstage Production II
THTR 41 Theatre Lab
THTR 42 Technical Stage Produciton
THTR 50 Rehearsal and Performance
THTR 70 Repertory Theatre – I
THTR 74 Repertory Theatre--Technical
LIST A (Choose at least three courses for a 9 unit minimum) 9
Note: There is a 3-unit maximum in Rehearsal and Performance
courses, and if you used them in the core, then you cannot use
them in List A. There is a 3-unit maximum in Technical Theatre
Practicum courses, and if you used them in the core then you
cannot use them in List A.
THTR 30 Stagecraft (3)
THTR 31 Introduction to Theatrical Design (3)
THTR 34 Makeup (2) AND
THTR 38 Makeup Lab (1)
THTR 81 Playwriting and Script Analysis (3)
Any Rehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum
course listed in Core but not used for Core requirements (1-3)
*May be used to fulfill CSU General Education requirements. See a counselor.
#May be used to fulfill IGETC requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN THEATRE ARTS FOR
TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 18
General Education 37-39*
General Electives 6-8
?
Degree Total Will Not Exceed 60 Units
?
Number will vary depending on units that double count.
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Associate of Arts – University Studies Degree
Designed for students who plan on transferring to a four-year college or university. Students complete a General Education pattern, one emphasis
area, and electives to total a minimum of 60 transferrable units for the AA degree.
Agriculture Sciences
Allied Health
Behavioral Science
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Criminal J ustice
Earth System Science
Engineering
Geology
Humanities
Language Arts
Liberal Studies–Teaching Prep
Mathematics
Meteorology/Climatology
Multicultural Studies
Natural Sciences
Oceanography
Physical Education
Physical Sciences
Quantitative Reasoning
Science Teacher – Earth
Social Sciences
World Languages
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 transferrable semester units, courses numbered 1-99 at Shasta College. Note: Please see a
counselor to ensure that all of your units are transferrable since there are some exceptions to this rule.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 in all transferrable coursework. While a minimum
of 2.0 is required for this degree, some majors or transfer institutions may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more
information.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: Select a University Studies emphasis area. All courses in the emphasis area must be completed with a grade
of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: Completion of one of three general education options. Note: If completing Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) all courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy both California State University General Education
(CSU GE) and IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy CSU GE. Note: The University of
California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. English Composition, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Note:
If you are completing General Education options 2 or 3, an Oral Communication course is also required to be completed with a grade
of “C” or higher.
b. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
c. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
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University Studies Degree Emphases (continued):
Choose one GE Option, one Emphasis, and transferable electives to total 60 units for the AA degree.
? General Education – Choose Option 1, 2 or 3.
OPTION 1: IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum)
Students who are planning to transfer to the University of California system or who are undecided about whether to transfer to a UC or CSU
may satisfy general education requirements with IGETC.
1. Complete the 33 – 37 unit IGETC pattern.
2. Complete all IGETC courses with a grade of “C” or better.
3. Complete additional courses from an emphasis to meet the lower division requirements in your major and then electives to reach 60
units. UC transfer students must select all 60 units from courses on the UC transferable course list. (See www.assist.org)
4. Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0. [UC will require a minimum transfer GPA of 2.4. A higher GPA will be required for
admission to most campuses and for high demand majors.] All courses in the area of emphasis must be completed with a C or better.
OPTION 2: CSU GE (California State Universities – General Education)
Students who are planning to transfer to one of the 23 campuses of the California State University system may satisfy general education
requirements with the CSU pattern.
1. Complete the 39-unit CSU GE pattern.
2. Complete Communication, English, Critical Thinking, and Math requirements (Area A1, A2, A3 and B4) each with a grade of “C” or better.
3. Recommend completion of HIST 17A or 17B; and POLS 2 prior to transfer. These two courses are CSU graduation requirements and
may be included as part of the 39-unit pattern.
4. Complete additional courses from an emphasis to meet the lower division requirements in your major and then electives to reach 60
units.
5. Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 [A higher GPA will be required for admission to some campuses and for high demand
and impacted majors.] All courses in the area of emphasis must be completed with a C or better.
OPTION 3: Independent, Out-of-state universities, and high unit/specialized majors
Complete 30 units to satisfy a GE-modified plan as indicated below:
CSU GE Pattern:
Select one course from each Category.
CATEGORY A1: Oral Communication
CATEGORY A2: English Composition
CATEGORY B1 or B2: Science course
CATEGORY B4: Transfer-level math course
CATEGORY C1 or C2: Arts or Humanities
CATEGORY D: Social, Political and Economic institutions, and
Behavior
*Multicultural course
Select additional courses from categories A3, B, C, D, or E from two
different
areas to total 30 or more GE units.
IGETC GE Pattern:
Select one course from each Area.
AREA 1–GROUP A English Composition
AREA 1–GROUP C Oral Communication
AREA 2 Mathematical Concepts
AREA 3 Arts or Humanities
AREA 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences
AREA 5 Physical or Biological Sciences
*Multicultural course
Select additional courses from AREA 1B, 3, 4, or 5 from two
different areas to total 30 or more GE units.
* Note: Any student completing the IGETC or CSU General Education requirements with the inclusion of a multicultural course will also
have met the general education requirements for the Shasta College associate degree.
? Emphasis: Choose one of the University Studies emphases of 18 or more units to correspond with your choice of transfer major. Note that
each university determines its own list of courses required for the major, so completion of an emphasis does not guarantee that all transfer
major courses have been completed nor does it guarantee admission to the University. See a Counselor for comprehensive planning.
? Multicultural requirement
? Computer competency requirement
? Electives: Complete transferable electives to total 60 or more transferable units.
? Course requirements: All courses in the area of emphasis must be completed with a C or better.
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Associate of Arts University Studies Areas of Emphasis:
University Studies: Agriculture Sciences – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1491
The emphasis in Agriculture Sciences is designed to provide the
lower division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Business, and
Horticulture.
Choose 12 – 18 units (see a counselor to select the courses
appropriate for your transfer university):
AGAB 51 Agriculture Accounting (3)
AGAB 54 Agriculture Economics (3)
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition (3)
AGAS 19 Principles of Animal Science (3)
AGPS 20 Plant Science (4)
AGPS 24 Soils (3)
CHEM 2A General Chemistry (5)
Choose the remaining 0 – 6 units from the following courses:
AG 1, 6, 9A, 58, 94
AGAS 10, 11, 15, 19, 30
AGEH 10,22,23,26, 31,33,34,35,36,37,
38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 46, 60, 61, 71, 72, 94
AGEQ 12, 13, 14, 21
AGMA 42, 44
AGNR 1,6,11,12,50,51,52,53,55,60,61,64,65,66A,69,70,83,94
AGPS 25
AGSA 50, 56
AGVETT 16
AGVIT 80, 81
CHEM 2B
MATH 14
University Studies: Al lied Health – 20 units
SC Program: AA.1511
The emphasis in Allied Health is designed to provide the lower
division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or in other allied health fields.
Complete the following:
ANAT 1 Human Anatomy (5)
CHEM 2A Introduction to Chemistry (5)
MICR 1 Microbiology (5)
PHY 1 Physiology (5)
University Studies: Behavioral Science –
19-21 units
SC Program: AA.1499
The Behavioral Sciences focus on the understanding of human
beings, their actions and interactions, decision making processes,
communication strategies, and the methods of inquiry used in the
field. The A.A. in University Studies, Behavioral Sciences emphasis
is a good option for students wishing to transfer to a four-year college
or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in anthropology,
psychology, social work, and sociology.
Complete the following 19-21 units:
ANTH 2 Cultural Anthropology (3)
Choose one of the following:
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology (4)
BIOL 5 Introduction to Human Biology (3)
BIOL 10 General Biology (3)
PHY 1 Physiology (5)
ECE 1 Human Development (3)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
PSYC 1A General Psychology (3)
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (3)
University Studies: Biological Sci ences – 22 units
SC Program: AA.1507
The Biological Sciences emphasis is designed to provide the lower
division major preparation for transfer in Biological Sciences.
Complete the following 22 units:
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology (4)
BOT 1 General Botany (4)
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ZOOL 1 General Zoology (4)
University Studies: Busi ness Administration –
20 – 21 units
SC Program: AA.1492
The emphasis in Business Administration is designed to provide
students with the common core of lower division courses required by
most universities to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in
Business Administration. This includes business degrees with options
such as accounting, finance, human resources management,
international business, management, operations management, and
marketing. See a counselor before selecting your electives.
Complete the following 14 units:
ACCT 2 Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 4 Managerial Accounting (4)
ECON 1A Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 1B Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Choose 6-7 additional units:
BUAD 6 Business Law (3)
BUAD10 Introduction to Business (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Crimi nal Justice – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1500
The emphasis in Criminal J ustice is designed to provide the lower
division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal J ustice.
Complete the following 6 units:
ADJ U 10 Intro to Administration of J ustice (3)
ADJ U 15 Concepts of Criminal Law (3)
Choose 12 additional units:
ADJ U 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 40,
41, 42 (3 units each)
PSYC 1A General Psychology (3)
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 2 Social Problems (3)
University Studies: Earth System Science –
22 units
SC Program: AA.1508
Earth System Sciences represents an emerging trend in the sciences
and many universities offer a degree or option along this track (i.e.
Earth Science, Planetary Science). This academic plan is intended to
support the transfer student interested in the bachelor’s degree as it
includes courses that define major portions of the Earth System,
including geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere
focused courses, and Earth’s position in space.
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University Studies: Earth System Science AA Degree continued…
Complete the following course:
ESCI 17 Earth System Science (3)
Choose at least 11 units from the following to include at least two
courses that focus on different portions of the Earth System
(geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere):
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
ASTR 1 Astronomy (3)
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology 4)
BIOL 10 General Biology (3)
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 14 Meteorology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
ESCI 18 Global Climate Change: Past, Present and Future (3)
Choose the remaining units from the following courses:
Related Science courses:
BIOL 11 Diversity of Live (3)
BIOL 12 Field Biology (3)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ESCI 2 Historical Geology (4)
ESCI 6 Ancient Life (4)
ESCI 10 Earthquakes/Volcanoes/Other Geologic Hazards (3)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
Courses from supporting disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Engi neering – 27-30 units
SC Program: AA.1494
The emphasis in Engineering is designed to provide the lower division
major courses to transfer to a university and earn a Bachelor’s degree
in the various fields of engineering. This includes Civil Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical
Engineering. See a counselor for the complete list of courses
required for your engineering field and university -- the requirements
typically total many more than 26 units and the general education
areas are usually modified (see option #3).
Complete the following 21 units:
MATH 3A Calculus (4)
MATH 3B Calculus (5)
MATH 4A Calculus (4)
PHYS 4A Physics (Mechanics) (4)
PHYS 4B Physics (Electricity and Magnetism) (4)
Choose 6-9 additional units:
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5)
CIS 61 C++Language Programming (3)
ENGR 17 Circuits and Devices (4)
ENGR 35 Statics (3)
ENGR 45 Properties of Materials (4)
MATH 4B Differential Equations (4)
PHYS 4C Physics (Heat, Waves, Optics and Modern Physics (4)
General Education units are modified for this major.
University Studies: Geol ogy – 20 units
SC Program: AA.1497
Geology is a field-based study of earth materials, processes and
history. All courses in this plan apply theory to field situations and the
degree requires the completion of field-based classes. This approach
should adequately prepare the transfer student for further and more
intensive field experiences as they work to complete the bachelor’s
degree at a 4-year school.
Complete the following 8 units:
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 2 Historical Geology (4) OR
ESCI 6 Ancient Life (4)
Select one combination of the following Earth Science field courses to
total 3 units:
Two 30-series ESCI courses: 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 (1.5 units each)
OR
Three 40-series ESCI courses: 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 (1 unit each)
OR
ESCI 26 or ESCI 27 (2 units each)
AND
One 40-series ESCI courses: 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 (1 unit each)
Choose 9 units from the following list to include at least one
additional science course (identified with an *):
Geology Courses:
*ESCI 3 Mineralogy and Crystal Optics (5)
*ESCI 4 Rock Origins and Relationships (4)
*ESCI 7 Introduction to the Geology of California (4)
*ESCI 9 Earthquakes/Volcanoes/Other Geologic Hazards (3)
*ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
*ESCI 11 Economic Geology (3)
*ESCI 23 Introduction to Geology in the Field (2)
Supporting Disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
*CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
*NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
*PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
University Studies: Humanities – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1513
These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, humanistic
activities and artistic expression of human beings. With careful
planning, the Humanities emphasis will satisfy the lower division
major courses to transfer to a university and earn a Bachelor’s degree
in the various fields of Humanities.
Choose 18 units from at least 3 of the following disciplines:
ART 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 21A
ENGL 1B, 10AB, 11AB, 13AB, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24,
25, 31, 33, 36, 91
Foreign Lang. (American Sign Language, French, German, J apanese,
Spanish)
HIST 2, 3
HUM 2, 4, 70
MUS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
PHIL 6, 7, 8
THTR 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 30, 31, 34
CMST 30
DAN (up to 3 units of Dance may apply to the emphasis)
University Studies: Language Arts – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1496
With careful planning, the Language Arts emphasis will satisfy the
lower division major courses to transfer to a university and earn a
Bachelor’s degree in the various fields of Language Arts.
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University Studies: Language Arts AA Degree continued…
Choose 18 units from at least two areas:
CMST 10, 20, 30, 40, 54, 60
ENGL 1B, 1C, 10AB, 11AB, 13AB, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
24, 25, 31, 33, 36,
Foreign Languages:
ASL 1, 1L, 2, 2L, 3, 4
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GERM 1, 2
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
J OUR 21, 27, 29
University Studies: Liberal Studies –Teaching Prep
– 29 units
SC Program: AA.1504
The Liberal Studies emphasis prepares students to transfer as a
Liberal Studies major to campuses of the California State University
system. This is the bachelor’s degree major students select to
prepare as an elementary school teacher and earn a multiple subjects
credential. See a counselor for this major – many if not all courses
satisfy the general educational pattern.
Complete the following 29 units:
BIOL 10 General Biology (3)
BIOL 10L General Biology Lab (1)
CMST 54 Small Group Communication (3) OR
CMST 60 Public Speaking (3)
ECE 1 Human Development (3)
EDUC 1 Introduction to Education and Teaching (3)
ESCI 12 General Earth Science (4) OR
PHSC 1 Physical Science Survey (4)
HIST 2 World Civilization to 1500 C.E. (3) OR
HIST 3 World Civilization: 1500 to Present (3)
HIST 17A United States History (3) OR
HIST 17B United States History (3)
MATH 41A Concepts of Elementary Mathematics (3) OR
MATH 41B Concepts of Elementary Mathematics (3)
POLS 2 Introduction to American Government (3)
University Studies: Mathematics – 24 units
SC Program: AA.1509
The Mathematics emphasis is designed to provide lower division major
courses to transfer to a university and pursue a baccalaureate degree in
mathematics.
Complete the following 24 units:
MATH 3A Calculus 3A (4)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 4A Calculus 4A (4)
MATH 4B Differential Equations (4)
MATH 6 Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Meteorology/Climatology –
18 units
SC Program: AA.1506
Many universities offer an Atmospheric Science degree or option and
this academic plan is intended to support the transfer student
interested in that bachelor’s degree. Courses in this plan produce a
foundation to transfer in such studies as weather and climate
challenges that face society now and into the future.
Complete the following 10 units:
ESCI 14 Meteorology (4)
ESCI 17 Earth System Science (3)
ESCI 18 Global Climate (3)
Choose the remaining 8 units from the following list to include at least
one additional science course:
Related Science Courses:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
ASTR 1 Astronomy (3)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
Courses from supporting disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3A (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Multicultural Studies – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1502
This emphasis expands a student’s understanding of other cultures
and is good preparation for university majors in Multicultural Studies,
Ethnic studies, and International relations. With careful planning it
could be also be used for students interested in International
Business, geography, and secondary teaching. Students in the
Multicultural Studies program will be exposed to a diversity of non-
western cultures, an increasingly valuable knowledge base in our
global society.
Choose 18 units from at least 3 different disciplines:
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
CMST 20
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
GEOG 1B, 5, 7, 8
HIST 25, 35, 36, 38
POLS 20, 25
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25
University Studies: Natural Sciences – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1512
The Natural Sciences emphasis is designed to provide lower division
major courses to transfer to a university and pursue baccalaureate
degrees in life science and physical science areas.
Choose 18 transferable units from the following disciplines:
AGAS 19
AGEH 33
AGNR 60, 61
AGPS 20
ANAT 1
ASTR 1
BIOL 1, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12
BOT 1
CHEM 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 10, 11, 70, 70A, 71, 71A
ESCI 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
FSS 25
MICR 1
NHIS 15
PHSC 1
PHY 1
PHYS 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 4C
ZOOL 1
University Studies: Oceanography – 22 units
SC Program: AA.1498
This degree plan identifies courses needed for a student to transfer
into any of the marine sciences. The associate degree emphasizes a
multidisciplinary approach as a foundation that can then be applied to
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an Oceanography bachelor’s degree or a more specialized bachelor’s
degree such as Marine Biology or Marine Fisheries.
Complete the following 14 units:
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology (4)
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
ESCI 16 Coastal Oceanographic Field Studies (2)
Choose the remaining 8 units from the following transferable courses
to include at least one additional science course:
Related Science Courses:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
BIOL 12 Field Biology (3)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
ESCI 17 Earth System Science (3)
ESCI 37 Geology of the Northern California Coast (1.5)
ESCI 38 Geology of Point Reyes National Seashore (1.5)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
NHIS 65 Natural History of Patrick’s Point (1)
PHYS 2B General College Physics
Courses from supporting disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Physical Education – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1493
The Physical Education emphasis is designed to provide lower
division major courses to transfer to a university and pursue
baccalaureate degrees in Physical Education – teaching, kinesiology,
and pre-physical therapy.
Choose 18 units from at least 3 areas:
ANAT 1
CHEM 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B
FSS 25
HLTH 1, 2, 3
KINES 1, 2
MATH 14 or 2
PE 4, 11, 12A, 12B, 12C, 15, 16, 17, 20, 23, 30A, 30B,
30C, 31, 32, 35, 37, 51A, 51B, 51C, 60, 62, 69, 70A,
70B, 70C, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75
PEAT 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30
PHY 1
PHYS 2A, 2B
PSYC 1A
University Studies: Physical Sci ences – 22 units
SC Program: AA.1510
The Physical Sciences emphasis is designed to provide students with
the lower division major courses to transfer to a university and pursue
baccalaureate degrees in chemistry, geology, physics, and related
areas. See a counselor for the complete list for your choice of
transfer university and major.
Complete the following 22 units:
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
MATH 3A Calculus (4)
PHYS 2A General College Physics (4) AND
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
OR
PHYS 4A Physics/Mechanics (4) AND
PHYS 4B Physics/Electricity and Magnetism (4)
University Studies: Quantitative Reasoning –
18 units
SC Program: AA.1503
The quantitative reasoning emphasis is a flexibly designed option
which, with proper counseling, provides transfer coursework toward
majors in computer science and math.
Choose a minimum of 18 units from the following mathematics and
computer science courses:
MATH 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14
CIS 2, 60, 61, 62, 63, 72
University Studies: Sci ence Teacher – Earth –
20 units
SC Program: AA.1505
This degree plan prepares the student to transfer as they prepare for
a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, Earth Science
Concentration. Courses in this plan are designed to develop breadth
and to demonstrate multidisciplinary aspects across the Earth
Sciences.
Complete the following 8 units:
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 2 Historical Geology (4) OR
ESCI 6 Ancient Life (4)
Choose the remaining 12 units from the following list to include at
least six units from science courses:
Science courses:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
ASTR 1 Astronomy (3)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5)
ESCI 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42,
43, 44, 45, 46
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
NHIS 65 Natural History of Patrick’s Point (1)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
Courses from supporting disciplines:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 3B Calculus 3B (5)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
University Studies: Soci al Sciences – 21 units
SC Program: AA.1501
The A.A. in University Studies, Social Sciences emphasis is designed
to provide students with a strong foundation for the study of humanity
from diverse perspectives. It is an excellent starting point for students
interested in pursuing baccalaureate degrees in anthropology, history,
political science, psychology, sociology.
Choose 21 units from at least three different disciplines:*
ANTH 1, 2, 5, 14, 25
ARCH 3, 4A
ECE 1, 2, 9
ECON 1A, 1B
FSS 16, 18
GEOG 1A, 1AL,1B, 5, 7, 8
HIST 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 17A, 17B, 25, 35, 36, 38, 40, 55, 57
MATH 14*
POLS 1, 2, 20, 25
PSYC 1A, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 25, 41, 46
SOC 1, 2, 15, 22, 25, 30, 70
*Students can take MATH 14 as part of the 21 units, but it does not
fulfill one of the three discipline requirements.
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University Studies: Worl d Languages – 18 units
SC Program: AA.1514
The World Languages emphasis is recommended for students
pursuing intermediate fluency in a world language to facilitate
communication in professional settings or to begin the first two years
of a language or literature major and transfer to a university.
Choose 10-18 units from the courses listed below:
ASL 1 American Sign Language (4)
ASL 2 American Sign Language 2 (4)
ASL 3 American Sign Language 3 (4)
ASL 4 American Sign Language (4)
FREN 1 Elementary French (5)
FREN 2 Elementary French (5)
FREN 3 Intermediate French (3)
FREN 4 Intermediate French (3)
GERM 1 Elementary German (5)
GERM 2 Elementary German (5)
J APN 1 Elementary J apanese (5)
J APN 2 Elementary J apanese (5)
J APN 3 Intermediate J apanese (5)
J APN 4 Intermediate J apanese (5)
SPAN 1 Spanish 1 (5)
SPAN 2 Spanish 2 (5)
SPAN 3 Spanish 3 (3)
SPAN 4 Spanish 4 (3)
Select the remaining 0 – 8 units from:
Any course not used above
ASL 1L American Sign Language 1 Skill-Building Lab (1)
ASL 2L American Sign Language 2 Skill-Building Lab (1)
ENGL 10A World Literature (to 1650) (3)
ENGL 10B World Literature (after 1650) (3)
ENGL 25 Linguistics (3)
J APN 19 J apanese Conversation 1 (2)
J APN 20 J apanese Conversation 2 (2)
SPAN 19 Spanish Conversation and Culture I (3)
SPAN 20 Spanish Conversation and Culture II (3)
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Associate of Arts Degree – Music (See main Degree and Certificate listings later in this Chapter)
Designed for the student planning on transferring to a four-year college or university. Students complete the CSU or IGETC general education
pattern and the “Core Courses”electives to total a minimum of 60 transferrable units.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 transferrable semester units, courses numbered 1-99 at Shasta College. Note: Please see a
counselor to ensure that all of your units are transferrable since there are some exceptions to this rule.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 in all transferrable coursework. While a minimum
of 2.0 is required for this degree, some majors or transfer institutions may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more
information.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: Certified completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE); OR the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: If completing IGETC all courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy both CSU GE and IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy CSU GE. Note: The University of
California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. English Composition, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Note: If
completing the CSU GE pattern you must also complete an Oral Communication course with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
c. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
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• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
Associate of Science Degree (See main Degree and Certificate listings later in this Chapter)
Designed for the student planning on transferring to a four-year college or university. Students complete the CSU or IGETC general education
pattern and the “Core Courses”electives to total a minimum of 60 transferrable units. Shasta College offers the following AS Transfer Degrees:
Agriculture – Environmental Horticulture Agriculture – Sustainable Agriculture
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 transferrable semester units, courses numbered 1-99 at Shasta College.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 in all transferrable coursework. While a minimum
of 2.0 is required for this degree, some majors or transfer institutions may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more
information.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: Certified completion of the California State University General Education (CSU GE).
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy CSU GE.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy CSU GE. Note: The University of
California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. Oral Communication, English Composition, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning courses must be completed with a grade of
“C” or higher.
b. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
c. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
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NON–TRANSFER DEGREES
The associate degrees for non-transfer are designed for the student whose immediate goal is to seek out employment after completion of the
degree, not to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Associate of Arts Degree – Art (See main Degree and Certificate listings later in this Chapter)
Designed for students desiring a two-year degree to prepare to enter the workforce or continue in their current career. Students complete the
Associate Degree-General Education, the “Core” courses in their major, and 60 units of coursework at the associate and transfer level. Students are
advised to consult a counselor before choosing the existing Theatre Arts Degree.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 semester units of coursework, numbered 1-199 at Shasta College.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 based on all college work attempted.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: 21-39 units. Select Associate Degree General Education, California State University General Education
(CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: Any student completing the CSU GE or
IGETC requirements will also have met the Associate Degree General Education requirements for this degree.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Education, CSU GE,
or IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General
Education or CSU GE. Note: The University of California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. Competence in reading and in written expression is demonstrated by a grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses.
Note: Some degrees require completion of a specific course.
ENGL 1A College Composition BUAD 66 Business Communications
b. Competence in mathematics is demonstrated by one of the following criteria:
1. A grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses or a mathematics course numbered from 1-99. Note: Some
degrees require completion of a specific course.
MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra MATH 110 Essential Math
2. Performance at or above the level specified below on the following examinations:
Examination Score
College Board Advanced Placement Math Test (CALC or STAT) 3
Scholastic Aptitude Test – Mathematics (SAT-M) 520 (Beginning 4/95)
American College Testing (ACT) – Math 23
COMPASS Algebra Test 54
Accuplacer – College Level 45
c. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures
and backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race,
ethnicity, gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this
area, a student will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives
as well as their similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
d. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
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• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
Associate of Science General Studies Degree
Designed for students desiring a two-year degree to prepare to enter the workforce or continue in their current career. The choice of emphasis
allows the student to explore an area of interest while providing sufficient depth in a field of knowledge to contribute to lifelong interest. Students
complete the Associate Degree-General Education, one emphasis area, and electives to total a minimum of 60 units of coursework at the associate
and transfer level.
Agricultural Trades
Business – Basic Business
Climatological/Meteorological Studies
Coastal Oceanographic Studies
EMS – Emergency Medical Response
Fire – Fire Investigation
Fire – Fire Service Command, Company Officer
Fire – Wildland Fire Behavior
Food/Beverage/Lodging Management
Geologic Field Studies
Health
Human Development
Humanities
Industrial Technologies
Language Arts
Natural Sciences
Office and Computer Technologies
Public Safety and Services
Social Sciences
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: Minimum of 60 semester units, courses numbered 1-199 at Shasta College.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 based on all college work attempted.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: Select a General Studies emphasis area. All courses in the emphasis area must be completed with a grade of
“C” or higher.
b. General Education: 21-39 units. Select Associate Degree General Education, California State University General Education (CSU
GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: Any student completing the CSU GE or IGETC
requirements will also have met the Associate Degree General Education requirements for this degree.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Educ., CSU GE, or IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Education
or CSU GE. Note: The University of California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. Competence in reading and in written expression is demonstrated by a grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses. Note:
Some degrees require completion of a specific course.
ENGL 1A College Composition BUAD 66 Business Communications
b. Competence in mathematics is demonstrated by one of the following criteria:
1. A grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses or a mathematics course numbered from 1-99. Note: Some degrees
require completion of a specific course.
MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra MATH 110 Essential Math
2. Performance at or above the level specified below on the following examinations:
Examination Score
College Board Advanced Placement Math Test (CALC or STAT) 3
Scholastic Aptitude Test – Mathematics (SAT-M) 520 (Beginning 4/95)
American College Testing (ACT) – Math 23
COMPASS Algebra Test 54
Accuplacer – College Level 45
c. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
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J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4
d. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate
computer literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
Associate of Science General Studies Areas of Emphasis:
General Studies: Agri cul ture Trades – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1496
The Agriculture emphasis allows students to explore all areas of
agriculture, including animal science, agriculture business,
horticulture, horse practices, sustainable or holistic agriculture,
mechanical equipment, natural resources, veterinary practices, and
viticulture.
Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas:
AG 1, 6, 9A, 58
AGAS 10, 11, 15, 19, 30
AGAB 51, 53, 54
AGEH 10, 22, 23, 26, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44,
46, 60, 61, 71, 72, 122,125,130
AGEQ 12, 13, 14, 21, 109, 111, 113
AGMA 42, 44
AGNR 1, 6, 11, 12, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 60, 61, 64, 65, 66A,
69, 70, 83, 173, 174, 176
AGPS 20, 24, 25, 126
AGSA 50, 56
AGVETT 16
AGVIT 80, 81
General Studies: Business – Basic Business –
18 units
SC Program: AS.1497
The Basic Business emphasis allows students to explore many areas
of business, including accounting, business law, management,
marketing, real estate, and specialized areas such as hospitality, and
casino management.
Choose 3-4 units from the following:
ACCT 2 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4)
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I (3)
Choose 9-14 units from the following:
BUAD 6 Business Law I (3)
BUAD 8 Business Law II (3)
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business (3)
BUAD 12 International Business (3)
BUAD 15 Business and Society (3)
BUAD 40 Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3)
BUAD 41 Leadership and Supervision (3)
BUAD 42 Financing a Small Business (3)
BUAD 44 Investments (3)
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the J ob (3)
BUAD 66 Business Communications (3)
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce (1)
BUAD 72 e-Commerce Marketing (1)
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Services (3)
BUAD 91 Principles of Management (3)
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics (3)
BUAD 120 Starting a Small Business – The Entrepreneur (1)
Choose the remaining 0-6 units from the following:
BUAD 76, 77, 176
CIS 1
DSS 10, 63
ECON 1A, 1B
HOSP 10, 20, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 65
General Studies: Climatological and
Meteorological Studies – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1513
Many natural processes studied across a broad spectrum of
scientific disciplines influence climate and weather on Earth. This
degree plan reflects that fact by incorporating multidisciplinary
courses such as Earth System Science and Oceanography while
being centered on a core of physics, meteorology, and global
climate. Electives in the plan can support spatial associations,
environmental considerations, geologic and astronomical influences,
as well as computer basics and statistics, depending on student
interests. At least one chemistry and one physics course are
recommended for the degree, as well as the completion of MATH
102 for the GE pattern.
Complete the following 10 units:
ESCI 14 Meteorology (4)
ESCI 17 Earth System Sciences (3)
ESCI 18 Global climate: Past, Present and Future (3)
Choose 4 units from the following:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3) AND
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
Choose 4 units from the following:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 83 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (1
ASTR 1 Astronomy (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
MATH 14 Introduction to Statistics (4)
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General Studies: Coastal Oceanographi c Studies
– 20 units
SC Program: AS.1512
This degree is designed to focus the student’s studies on coastal
marine environments. The plan includes core and supporting
classes that provide the background necessary to apply basic
scientific principles in support of field- and lab-based coastal
research including data collection and analysis, various scientific
methodologies in the field and in the lab, relevant modern scientific
theory, and scientific problem solving. At least one chemistry and
one physics course are recommended for the degree, as well as
the completion of MATH 102 for the GE pattern.
Complete the following 10 units:
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 15 Oceanography (4)
ESCI 16 Coastal Oceanographic Field Studies (2)
Choose 3 units from the following:
BIOL 10 General Biology (3)
BIOL 12 Field Biology (3)
ESCI 17 Earth System Science (3)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
Choose 4 units from the following:
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3) AND
AGNR 61 Environmental Science Lab (1)
BIOL 1* Principles of Biology (4)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
PHYS 2B General College Physics (4)
*Recommended
Choose 3 units from the following:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 5 Digital Plant: GIS and Society (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
General Studies: EMS – Emergency Medical
Response – 18 Units
SC Program: AS.1508
This degree is directed at students who will be working as
Emergency Medical Technicians. Additionally, this degree could be
used as a general preparation program for those students who will
be attending a Paramedic certification program.
Complete the following course:
FAID 175 Emergency Medical Technician 1 Basic (5)
Choose at least 13 units from the list below:
ANAT 1 Human Anatomy (5)
BIOL 5 Introduction to Human Biology (3)
BIOL 6 Intro to Human Biology Laboratory (1)
FAID 132 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (2)
FIRS 120 Incident Command System ICS-200 (1)
FSS 25 Nutrition (3)
MICR 1 Microbiology (5)
PHY 1 Physiology (5)
General Studies: Fire – Fire Investigation –
18 Units
SC Program: AS.1507
While available to anyone, this degree is designed for students who
intend on working as fire investigators. Additionally, this degree is
applicable for students who are, or will be working in Fire
Prevention, Plans Checking, or similar functions within a municipal
fire department. Once a student has completed this degree, it is
hoped that they will continue their education and pursue a transfer
level AA degree with a final target being undergraduate and
graduate degrees in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Systems
Analysis, or similar disciplines.
Complete the following 13 units:
FIRS 71 Fire Behavior and Combustion (3)
FIRS 74 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems (3)
FIRS 86 Building Construction for Fire Protection (3)
FIRS 189 Fire Investigation 1A (2)
FIRS 191 Fire Investigation 1B (2)
Choose 5 units from the list below:
ADJ U 16 Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)
ADJ U 20 Principles of Investigation (3)
CHEM 2A Introduction to Chemistry (5)
FTWL 101 Wildland Fire Behavior (3)
FTWO 112 Advanced Firefighter Training (.5)
FTWP 114 Wildfire Origin and Cause Determination (1.5)
General Studies: Fire – Fire Service Command,
Company Officer – 18 Uni ts
SC Program: AS.1506
While available to anyone, this degree is designed for students who
have been working as Firefighter/Engineers (paid or volunteer) and
intend on becoming Engine Captains. Additionally, this degree
supports wildland firefighters who are, or will be working at the
Crew/Engine/Dozer/Squad Boss levels, or similar supervisory
positions. Once a student has completed this degree, it is hoped
that they will continue their education and pursue a transfer level
AA degree with a final target being undergraduate and graduate
degrees in team development, group dynamics/psychology, fire
administration or similar disciplines.
Complete the following 4 units:
FIRS 85 Fire Command 1A (2)
FIRS 87 Fire Command 1B (2)
Choose 14 units from the list below:
FIRS 100 Basic Fire Company Operations (2)
FIRS 108 Firefighter II Academy (5)
FIRS 135 Intermediate Incident Command System I-300 (1.5)
FIRS 136 Advanced Incident Command System I-400 (1)
FTWL 102 Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival (3)
FTWL 103 Wildland Fire Operations (3)
FTWO 114 Initial Attack Incident Commander Type 4 (1.5)
FTWO 121 Crew Boss S-230 (1.5)
FTWO 135 Task Force/Strike Team Leader S-330 (1.5)
General Studies: Fire – Wildland Fire Behavior –
18 Units
SC Program: AS.1509
While available to anyone, this degree is designed for students who
have been working as wildland firefighters and intend on working within
the Plans Section of the Incident Command System (specifically the
Situation Unit and Fire Behavior positions). Once a student has
completed this degree, it is hoped that they will continue their education
and pursue a transfer level AA degree with a final target being
undergraduate and graduate degrees in Meteorology, Physics, or
similar disciplines.
Complete the following 4.5 units:
FTWO 113 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190 (.5)
FTWO 132 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior S-290 (2)
FTWO 144 Intro. to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (2)
Choose 13.5 units from the list below:
CHEM maximum of 3 units
ESCI 14 Meteorology (4)
FIRS 101 Fire Technology Career Placement (1)
FTWL 101 Wildland Fire Behavior (3)
FTWL 103 Wildland Fire Operations (3)
FTWO 111 Firefighter Training (2)
FTWO 112 Advanced Firefighter Training (2)
FTWO 128 Field Observer (1.5)
MATH 110 Essential Math (or equivalent) (3)
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General Studies: Food and Beverage and
Lodging Management – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1517
The Food and Beverage and Lodging management emphasis
allows students to explore many areas of the hospitality industry,
including culinary arts, restaurant management, casino
management, and beverage management.
Choose 12 -18 units from the following courses:
CULA 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 55, 59, 60, 65, 66, 73, 74, 75, 76,
78, 80, 88, 159, 161, 172
DSS 10, 63
HOSP 10, 20, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 65
Choose the remaining 0 – 6 units from the following:
ACCT 2, 4, 101, 102, 103, 104, 194
BUAD 6, 8, 10, 40, 42, 66, 71, 72, 80, 81-90, 91, 106, 120,
166
CIS 1, 83, 86
OAS 10, 11, 12
General Studies: Geol ogic Field Studies – 20
units
SC Program: AS.1511
This degree plan places a field emphasis around classes that
provide the background necessary to apply basic scientific principles
centered on the geological sciences. Classes support modern
geologic theory and its application to field problems as well as lab
experiences that produce a foundation for successful fieldwork. At
least one chemistry and one physics course are recommended for
the degree, as well as the completion of MATH 102 for the GE
pattern.
Complete the following 6 units:
ESCI 1 Physical Geology (4)
ESCI 23 Introduction to Geology in the Field (2)
Choose one 4-unit course from the list below:
ESCI 2 Historical Geology (4)
ESCI 6 Ancient Life (4)
ESCI 7 Introduction to the Geology of California (4)
ESCI 10 Environmental Geology (4)
Choose one 3-unit course from the list below:
ESCI 9 Geologic Hazards (3)
ESCI 11 Economic Geology (3)
Choose one combination of the following Earth Science field
courses to total 4 units:
Two 30-series ESCI courses: 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 (1.5 units
each)
AND
One 40 series ESCI course: 42, 43, 44, 45, 47 (1 unit each)
OR
ESCI 26 or ESCI 27
AND
Two 40 -series ESCI courses: 42, 43, 44, 45, 47 (1 unit each)
Choose 3 units from the following list:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
GEOG 5 Digital Planet: GIS and Society (3)
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
NHIS 15 Natural History (3)
General Studies: Health – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1499
The Health emphasis allows students to explore health-related
topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, substance abuse,
wellness, and medical-related areas in medical terminology, first
aid, EMT training. Students who have completed LVN and CNA
certificate programs can use this emphasis to complete an
associate degree.
Choose 18 units from at least two areas*:
DAN (activity)* 10,15, 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 30A, 30B, 30C,
30D,40A, 40B, 40C, 40D, 50A
FAID 130, 132, 133, 175, 178
FSS 25
HLTH 1, 2, 3
HEOC 10, 100, 130, 131, 160, 181
KINES 1, 2
OAS 110
PE 4, 35
PE (activity)* 11, 12A, 12B, 12C, 15, 16, 17, 30A, 30B, 30C, 31,
32, 37, 51A, 51B, 51C, 60, 62, 69, 70A, 70B, 70C,
71, 72, 73, 74, 75
PEAT (activity)* 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30,
VOCN 160, 161, 162
*Limit of 6 units from Dance, PE activity, and Athletics courses
combined.
General Studies: Human Development – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1501
The Human Development emphasis permits students to explore the
areas of early childhood education, teacher preparation, and family
studies in order to develop foundational concepts and skills in
working with people of all ages. Students will recognize that each
human life, characterized by multiple influences and interrelated
domains, is worthy of study, both individually and within a variety of
contexts.
Choose 18 units from at least two of the following areas:
ECE 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26,
27, 28, 51, 52, 60
EDUC 1
EDTE 51, 52, 61, 62, 71, 72, 73
FSS 10, 12, 16, 18, 25, 26, 27, 46, 60
General Studies: Humani ties – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1515
The Humanities emphasis permits students to explore the arts,
ideas, values, and cultural expressions of the world’s peoples as a
foundation for lifelong learning or as an introduction to fine arts,
literature, music, theater, communication, journalism, and world
languages.
Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas (with no
more than 9 units of foreign language):
ART 1, 2, 3, 4, 6,12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21A, 21B, 23, 26A,
26B, 29A, 29B, 31A, 31B, 35A, 35B, 45, 46, 50A,
55A, 55B, 57, 60A, 60B, 60C, 80A, 80B, 110, 121,
122, 123, 124, 125, 126
ASL 1, 1L, 2 2L, 3, 4
CMST 10, 20, 30, 40, 54, 60
DAN (Up to 3 units of Dance courses may apply)
ENGL 1B, 1C, 10AB, 11AB, 13AB, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 24, 25, 31, 33, 36, 91
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GERM 1, 2
HUM 2, 4, 70
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
J OUR 21, 24, 27, 29
MUS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 21A, 22A, 22B, 25A,
29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47
PHIL 6, 7, 8
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20, 151
THTR 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31, 34, 41, 42, 50,
51, 52, 60, 70, 74, 81, 153
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General Studies: Industri al Technologies –
18 units
SC Program: AS.1500
The Industrial Technology emphasis permits the student to explore
the trades and acquire skills in a variety of technical fields:
automotive and diesel technology, construction, computerized
drafting, computer electronics, heavy equipment operation, aviation
ground school, machine tooling, and welding.
Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas:
AGMA 42, 44
AUTO 1, 10, 20, 21, 130, 131, 147, 150, 161, 162, 163,
180, 181
CONS 45, 46, 47, 48, 52, 53, 54, 55A, 56, 84, 148, 149,
150, 160, 161, 178
DIES 48, 49, 160, 161, 162, 164, 166, 170
INDE 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
ENGR 1A, 1B, 2, 22, 24, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38
INDE 1, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 101, 102
WELD 70, 73, 118, 170, 171, 174, 175 176, 178, 182, 184,
186, 188
WTT 177, 180, 181, 183, 184, 186
General Studies: Language Arts – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1502
The emphasis in language arts allows students to explore the areas
of both written and spoken English language, literature, and world
languages.
Choose 18 units from at least two areas:
CMST 10, 20, 30, 40, 54, 60
ENGL 1B, 1C, 10AB, 11AB, 13AB, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 24, 25, 31, 33, 36, 91
J OUR 21, 27, 29
Foreign Languages:
ASL 1, 1L, 2, 2L, 3, 4
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GERM 1, 2
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, 20
General Studies: Natural Sciences – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1514
This emphasis allows the student to explore the broad areas of life
and physical sciences as a foundation for lifelong learning.
Choose 18 units from at least four of the following areas:
Agriculture:
AGAS 19
AGEH 33
AGNR 60
AGPS 20
ANAT 1
ASTR 1
BIOL 1,5,6,10,11,12
BOT 1, 50, 52
CHEM 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 6, 10, 11, 16, 26, 70, 70A, 71, 71A,
ESCI 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
23, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46
FSS 25
GEOG 1A, 1AL, 10, 21, 24, 25
MICR 1
NHIS 15, 65, 105
PHSC 1
PHY 1
PHYS 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, 4C
ZOOL 1, 15, 63
General Studies: Office and Computer
Technologies – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1498
The office and computer technologies emphasis allows students to
explore many areas of office management, and computer and
information management, including clerical skills, legal assisting,
medical coding and billing, medical transcription, Computer
Networking, A+, and Web design.
Choose 12 – 18 units from the following areas:
CIS 1, 2, 20, 21, 23, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 50, 51, 52, 53,
54, 55, 57,60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 72, 73, 83, 86, 90,92
OAS 10, 11, 12, 30, 51, 52, 53, 64, 80, 84, 91, 92, 93, 94,
112, 113, 114, 152, 158, 160, 166, 171
Choose 0 – 6 additional units:
ACCT 101, 102, 103, 104
BUAD 10, 45, 66, 71, 72
General Studies: Publi c Safety and Services –
18 units
SC Program: AS.1503
This emphasis permits the student to explore courses in the field of
public safety and for current law enforcement personnel to earn an
associate degree for advancement in the field.
Complete the following course:
ADJ U 10 Introduction to Administration of J ustice (3)
Choose the remaining 15 units from the following:
ADJ U 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30,
40, 41, 42, 100, 102, 106
General Studies: Social Sciences – 18 units
SC Program: AS.1516
This emphasis allows students to explore the social and behavioral
sciences as a foundation for lifelong learning, or as introduction to
the related fields of anthropology, psychology, sociology,
economics, geography, history, and political science.
Choose 18 units from at least three of the following areas:
ANTH 1, 2, 5, 14, 25
ARCH 3, 4A, 5A
ECE 1, 2, 9
ECON 1A, 1B
FSS 16, 18
GEOG 1A, 1AL, 1B, 2A, 2B, 5, 7, 8
HIST 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 17A, 17B, 25, 35, 36, 38, 40, 55, 57
POLS 1, 2, 20, 25
PSYC 1A, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 41, 46
SOC 1, 2, 15, 22, 25, 70
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Associate of Science Degree (See the main Degree and Certificate listings later in this Chapter)
The AS degree is primarily oriented to technical, science, and occupational programs. It is intended for the student who plans to enter the workforce
after completion of the two-year degree. Students complete the Associate Degree-General Education, the courses in their major, and electives
totaling a minimum of 60 units of coursework at the associate and transfer level.
Administration of J ustice
Agriculture-Forest Science and Technology
Agriculture-Horticulture and Landscaping
Agriculture-Natural Resources
Applied Geographic Information Systems
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
Accounting Concentration
General Business Concentration
Computer and Information Systems
Systems Management
Network Administration
Construction Technology
Dental Hygiene
Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Education
Family Studies
Fire Technology
Hospitality Management
Culinary Arts Concentration
Hotel/Restaurant Management Concentration
Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing
Office Administration
Administrative Office Professional
Health Information Management
Welding Technology
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Requirement: The majority of degrees require a minimum of 60 semester units of coursework, numbered 1-199 at Shasta College.
Refer to your degree for the required number of units.
2. Scholarship Requirement: An overall grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 based on all college work attempted.
3. Residence Requirement: A minimum of 12 degree-applicable units must be completed through Shasta College. At least 6 of those units
must apply to the Shasta College major/emphasis or be C-ID approved toward the major.
4. Course Requirements:
a. Major Field of Study: Select an Associate Degree major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
b. General Education: 21-39 units. Select Associate Degree General Education, California State University General Education (CSU
GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Note: Any student completing the CSU GE or IGETC
requirements will also have met the Associate Degree General Education requirements for this degree.
i. Advanced Placement (AP) examination credit can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Education, CSU GE, or
IGETC.
ii. Credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) can be used to satisfy Associate Degree General Education
or CSU GE. Note: The University of California does not accept credit awarded through CLEP.
5. Competency Requirements:
a. Competence in reading and in written expression is demonstrated by a grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses. Note:
Some degrees require completion of a specific course.
ENGL 1A College Composition BUAD 66 Business Communications
b. Competence in mathematics is demonstrated by one of the following criteria:
1. A grade of “C” or higher in one of the following courses or a mathematics course numbered from 1-99. Note: Some degrees
require completion of a specific course.
MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra MATH 110 Essential Math
2. Performance at or above the level specified below on the following examinations:
Examination Score
College Board Advanced Placement Math Test (CALC or STAT) 3
Scholastic Aptitude Test – Mathematics (SAT-M) 520 (Beginning 4/95)
American College Testing (ACT) – Math 23
COMPASS Algebra Test 54
Accuplacer – College Level 45
c. Multicultural Requirement: Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives on people from other cultures and
backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with race, ethnicity,
gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student
will be able to summarize various ethnic, racial, religious, gender, traditions, class and other group perspectives as well as their
similarities and differences.
ADJ U 24
ANTH 2, 14, 25
ART 4
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4
CHIN 1
CMST 20
ECE 28
ENGL 10A, 10B, 18, 20, 24
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4
GEOG 1B, 7, 8
GERM 1, 2
HIST 2, 3, 25, 35, 36, 38
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4
MUS 14
POLS 20
PSYC 20, 41
SOC 25, 30
SPAN 1, 2, 3
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d. Computer Literacy Competency Requirement: To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer
literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College
counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class.
SECOND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Check with Admissions and Records Office for specific criteria.
APPLYING FOR YOUR DEGREE: You must apply for your Degree in the Admissions & Records Office two months before the end of the semester
in which you plan to complete it.
CATALOG RIGHTS: As long as you maintain continuous attendance at Shasta College, your catalog rights are protected according to the following
regulations: You may elect to meet the graduation requirements in effect 1) at the time of initial enrollment or 2) at the semester of graduation,
provided you have not had an interruption in attendance of more than two successive semesters. (Summer is not considered a successive
semester when not enrolled but will be used to begin enrollment or maintain continuous attendance.) If you are following an earlier version of a
program in which your department has discontinued or modified required courses, the department may authorize appropriate substitutions. It is
advisable that you make contact with the department as soon as possible so you can accommodate any changes into your ed plan. If while enrolled
you declare a new major, you should normally expect to follow the requirements in effect at the time you change your major or in effect when you file
for graduation. Whether you choose option 1) or 2) concerning your major or emphasis, you may continue to follow the general education and
graduation requirements listed in the catalog at the time of initial enrollment (provided you maintain catalog rights as defined above). While catalog
rights hold degree requirements, they do not shield students from changes in prerequisites required in a given course. Prerequisite requirements
which students must follow are those stated in course descriptions in the current catalog.
DOUBLE COUNTING: Courses may be double counted for the emphasis, the GE pattern, and/or the Multi-Cultural/Graduation requirement. For the
General Studies major, the emphasis and GE pattern must total at least 36 units. For the University Studies major, the emphasis and GE must total
at least 45 units.
Note: Students also prepare to transfer to many other majors at four year universities by completing the IGETC or CSU GE certificate and the major
preparation courses listed at www.assist.org
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR SHASTA COLLEGE:
Shasta College has numbered courses to assist students in scheduling. Refer to the complete course description in the catalog for explanation of
the course. Numbering is according to the following system:
0-99* Baccalaureate level course. Courses certified by Shasta College as meeting transfer requirements to the California State University
System. The U.C. system publishes a list annually that indicates which Shasta College courses are accepted for admission. This list
is available in the Transfer Center, Shasta College Admissions Office, and www.assist.org.
100-199 Courses, primarily vocational in nature, meeting Associate Degree graduation requirements. Generally not transferable to four-year
institutions.
200-299 Basic skills courses designed to enable students to succeed in college level work, or pre-collegiate occupational preparation courses.
These courses do not transfer or apply to an Associate Degree (Title 5, Section 55002).
300-399 Ungraded (adult education) courses designed to meet specific student needs. These courses carry no unit credit.
*Baccalaureate level courses are those commonly taught in a four-year college or university at the freshman & sophomore level.
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Associate Degree – General Education
General Education - 21 units (plus a major field of study = 60 units)
The goal of general education is a more well-rounded individual with a broad understanding of the physical universe, people as individuals and as
members of society, artistic and cultural expression, written composition, oral communication, analytical thinking, multicultural environments, and
perspectives of people from other cultures and backgrounds.
In order to complete the General Education requirements, a student must complete twenty-one (21) units of study. Three units must be completed in each of
the following areas: 1, Natural Science; 2, Social and Behavioral Sciences; 3, Humanities; 4-a, Language and Rationality, English Composition; 4-b,Oral
Communication; 4c, Analytical Thinking, and 5, Multicultural/Living Skills. A course cannot be counted in more than one area of study with the exception of
the #6 Multicultural requirement. A four (4) quarter unit course is 2-2/3 semester units and satisfies an area. Total units must equal 21 or more semester
units. The course used to satisfy the Multicultural Requirement may also be used to satisfy one of the other areas if appropriate.
1. NATURAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units required. Courses in the Natural Science GE area examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural
phenomena. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to use the scientific method to conduct basic experiments, collect,
analyze, and evaluate data in a lab setting, or will be able to use scientific inquiry skills related to hypothesis, prediction, assumption, interpretation and
evaluation.
AGAS 19 Prin of Animal Sci
AGEH 33 Envir Horticulture
AGNR 1 Intro to Nat Res
AGNR 60 Envir Science
AGNR 64 Watershed Mgmt
AGPS 20 Plant Science
AGPS 24 Soils
ANAT 1 Anatomy
ANTH 1 Phys Anthropology
ASTR 1 Astronomy
ASTR 2 Stellar Astronomy
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology
BIOL 5 Human Biology
BIOL 10 Gen Biology
BIOL 11 Div of Life
BIOL 12 Field Biology
BOT 1 Botany
CHEM 1AB Gen Chemistry
CHEM 2AB Intro Chemistry
CHEM 6 Chemistry/Envir
CHEM 10 Chemistry/Lib Art
CHEM 16 Chem Prob Solv
ESCI 1 Phys Geology
ESCI 6 Ancient Life
ESCI 7 Intro/Geol of Calif
ESCI 8 Planetary Geology
ESCI 9 Earthquakes
ESCI 10 Envir Geology
ESCI 12 Gen Earth Science
ESCI 14 Meteorology
ESCI 15 Oceanography
ESCI 17 Earth Sys Science
ESCI 18 Global Climate
FSS 25 Nutrition
GEOG 1A Phys Geog
MICR 1 Microbiology
NHIS 5 Nat Hist Neotropics
NHIS 15 Natural History
PHSC 1 Phys Sci Survey
PHYS 2AB Gen Physic
PHYS 4A Physics-Mech
PHY 1 Physiology
ZOOL 1 Zoology
Or select 3 units from
these 1-2 unit courses:
BOT 50, 52
ESCI 16,32,33,34,35,36,
37,38,42,43,44,45,46
NHIS 65
ZOOL 15, 63
2. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Three (3) units required. Courses in the Social and Behavioral Sciences GE area focus on people as
individuals and as members of society. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to describe, explain, compare, and
critique methods of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences, or will be able to apply concepts from the social sciences in order to analyze, evaluate,
classify, and explain human behavior, or will be able to identify and discuss how societies and social subgroups operate.
ADJ U 10 Intro to AOJ
AGAB 54 Ag Economics
AGPS 25 Calif. Water
ANTH 2 Cultural Anth*
ANTH 5 Human./Cult./Ecol
ANTH 14 Relig,Myth,Ritual*
ANTH 25 Cult. Hist Indian*
ARCH 3 Prin of Arch
ARCH 4A Beg Field Arch.
CMST 20 Intercul.Comm.
ECE 1 Human Develop
ECE 2 Child/Family/Comm
ECE 9 Child Growth & Dev.
ECON 1A/B Economics
FSS 16 Marriage Family
FSS 18 Adulthood/Aging
FSS 60 Life Management
GEOG 1B Cultural Geog*
GEOG 5 Digital Planet
GEOG 7 Calif Geography*
GEOG 8 World Reg Geog*
HIST 1AB Western Civil
HIST 2/3 World Civilization*
HIST 17AB US History
HIST 25 African Am. Hist*
HIST 35 Hist/Mexican Amer*
HIST 36 History Far East*
HIST 38 Hist World Relig*
HIST 40 Hist/Gov of CA
HIST 55 Hist/Amer West
HIST 57 Russian History
J OUR 21 Mass Commun
POLS 1 Intro Poli Science
POLS 2 American Govt
POLS 20 Politics/Dev World*
POLS 25 Global Politics
PSYC 1A Gen Psychology
PSYC 5 Human Sexuality
PSYC 14 Pers/Social Adj
PSYC 15 Soc Psychology
PSYC 16 Health Psych
PSYC 17 Abnormal Psych
PSYC 20 Cross Cult Psyc*
PSYC 41 Cult Soc Child*
PSYC 46 Hum Mem/Lrng.
SOC 1 Intro Sociology
SOC 2 Social Problems
SOC 15 Soc Mass Media
SOC 22 Soc of Aging
SOC 25 Soc Minorities*
SOC 30 Soc. Of Gender*
SOC 70 Social Welfare
3. HUMANITIES: Three (3) units required. Courses in the Humanities GE area are those which study the cultural activities and artistic expressions of
human beings. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to express verbally and in writing examples of how peoples of
different times and cultures relate to their environments through individual artistic expression and shared cultural traditions, will be able to critically assess and
discuss examples of artworks and cultural artifacts utilizing qualitative, contextual criteria, or will be able to describe, explain, discuss, evaluate, compare and
contrast, theories that philosophers have used to understand the nature of reasoning, reality and value.
ART 1 Intro to Art
ART 2 History of Art
ART 3 Western Art
ART 4 World Art*
ART 6 History/Modern Art
ASL 1 Am. Sign Lang 1*
ASL 2 Am. Sign Lang 2*
ASL 3 Am. Sign Lang 3*
ASL 4 Am. Sign Lang 4*
CHIN 1 Mandarin Chinese*
CMST 30 Oral Interpret
ENGL 1B Lit & Comp
ENGL 10AB World Lit*
ENGL 11A/B Survey/Am. Lit
ENGL 13A/B Survey Eng Lit
ENGL 14 Drama as Lit
ENGL 15 Lit Women
ENGL 16 Poetry
ENGL 17 Shakespeare
ENGL 18 African Amer Lit*
ENGL 19 Bible as Literature
ENGL 20 World Mythology*
ENGL 24 Multicult Persp*
ENGL 25 Linguistics
ENGL 31 Creative Writ
ENGL 33 Fiction and Film
ENGL 36 Children’s Lit
FREN 1/2/3/4 French*
GERM 1/2 German*
HIST 2/3 World Civilization*
HUM 2 Explor Humanities
HUM 4 Human thru Film
HUM 70 Explor Cont TV
J APN 1/2/3/4 J apanese*
J APN 19+20 J apanese Conv
MUS 10 Music Apprec
MUS 11 Hist J azz & Rock
MUS 14 World Music*
MUS 15 History of Rock
MUS 16 History of J azz
PHIL 6 Intro to Philosophy
PHIL 7 Ethics:Right/Wrong
PHIL 8 Logic
PHIL 14 Mod Western Phil
SPAN 1/2/3/4 Spanish*
SPAN 19 Span Conv/Cult I
SPAN 20 Span Conver II
THTR 1 Intro to Theatre
THTR 5 20
th
Cent Theatre
THTR 8 Hist/World Theatre
THTR 9 Hist/World Theatre
4. LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY: Courses in the Language and Rationality GE Area are those which study the principles and applications of language
toward logical thought, clear and precise expression and critical evaluation or communication in whatever symbol system the student uses.
a. English Composition: Three (3) units required. Courses fulfilling the written composition requirement are designed to include both expository and
argumentative writing. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to write clear, logically organized essays using
expository and argumentative modes and applying conventions of documentation when appropriate.
ENGL 1A College Composition BUAD 66 Business Communication
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b. Oral Communication: Three (3) units required. Courses fulfilling the oral communication requirement are designed to emphasize the
psychological, cultural and linguistic factors which affect human communication, including how communication operates in various situations.
Course content includes an emphasis on the ability to speak and listen effectively, as well as verbal and non-verbal communication. After
successful completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to identify and discuss the role oral communication plays in academic,
social, and professional endeavors; and will be able to demonstrate oral competency by constructing messages appropriate to particular
communication situations covered in their particular courses.
CMST 10 Interpersonal Communication
CMST 20 Intercultural Communication*
CMST 30 Oral Interpretation
CMST 40 Argument/Debate
CMST 54 Small Group Comm.
CMST 60 Public Speaking
c. Analytical Thinking: Three (3) units required. Courses fulfilling the analytical thinking requirement include mathematics, logic, statistics, computer
language and programming and related disciplines. Courses in this area may be used to meet the math competency requirement. After successful
completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to apply logical reasoning to collect and critically evaluate information, or construct a
formal argument complete with support and reach a logical conclusion, or apply logical reasoning to solve problems.
See Math Competency Requirement listed below
AS Level Math :
MATH 102 Inter Algebra
MATH 110 Essential Math
Other Math Courses:
MATH 2 Precalculus
MATH 2A Precalculus College Algebra
MATH 2B Precalculus Trigonometry
MATH 3A Calculus
MATH 3B Calculus
MATH 8 Finite Mathematics
MATH 9 Survey of Calculus
MATH 10 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 11 Patterns of Math
MATH 13 College Algebra/Liberal Arts
MATH 14 Statistics
MATH 17 Calculus for Soc/Life Science
MATH 41AB Conc./Elem Math
Other acceptable courses (if math
competency has been satisfied):
CIS 2 Intro Computer Science
CIS 60 Visual Basic Programming
CIS 61 C++Lang Programming
CIS 62 J ava Programming
CIS 63 Assembler Lang Program.
PHIL 8 Logic
5. MULTICULTURAL/LIVING SKILLS-- Three (3) units required, from either area. Courses in the Multicultural/Living Skills GE area prepare students to live and
work in an increasingly multicultural environment or encourage development as integrated physiological, social and psychological beings. After successful
completion of a course from this area, a student will be able to compare and contrast perspectives of various cultural groups as defined by religion, ethnicity,
race, gender, class or other important social categories; or identify “at risk”patterns of physical or academic or social or emotional or financial behavior and
apply their knowledge and skills to assess these patterns and make recommendations for altering them; or develop the criteria for personal or professional
success in a given area and then create a specific action plan that targets the criteria—along with a timeline for accountability and evaluation.
MULTICULTURAL COURSES:
ANTH 2 Cultural Anthropology*
ANTH 14 Religion/Myth/Ritual*
ANTH 25 Cult/Hist North Am Indian*
ART 4 World Art *
CMST 20 Intercultural Comm.*
ENGL 10A/B World Lit*
ENGL 18 African American Lit*
ENGL 20 World Mythology*
ENGL 24 Multicultural Lit*
GEOG 1B Cultural Geog*
GEOG 7 California Geog*
GEOG 8 World Regional Geog*
HIST 2/3 World Civilization*
HIST 25 African American History*
HIST 36 History of the Far East*
HIST 38 History/World Religion*
MUS 14 World Music*
POLS 20 Politics/Developing World*
PSYC 20 Cross Cultural Psychology*
PSYC 41 Cultural Social Childhood*
SOC 25 Sociology of Minorities*
SOC 30 Sociology of Gender*
LIVING SKILLS:
AGNR 11 Environ. Ethics
BUAD 10 Intro to Business
BUAD 45 Human Relations/J ob
ECE 1 Human Development
ECE 2 Child/Family/Community
ECE 9 Child Growth & Dev.
FSS 16 Marriage and Family
FSS 18 Adulthood/Aging
FSS 25 Nutrition
FSS 26 Nutrition/Life Span
FSS 46 Personal Finance
FSS 60 Life Management
HLTH 1 Health and Wellness#
HLTH 2 Nutrition and Fitness
HLTH 3 Substance Abuse Awareness
PE 4 Lifetime Fitness
PSYC 5 Human Sexuality
PSYC 14 Personal/Social Adj.
REGN 20+33 Med Sur Nrs II/III
SOC 22 Sociology of Aging
STU 1 College Success
6. MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT – Three (3) units required. (Note: A course in this area may be double-counted to also satisfy one of the other areas
numbered 1-5. Courses which can be double-counted are marked with an asterisk.) - Courses in the Multicultural requirement area contain perspectives
on people from other cultures and backgrounds as well as an examination of the contributions of non-Western cultures, or the intersection of culture with
race, ethnicity, gender, class or other important social categories, such as religion. After successful completion of a course from this area, a student will
be able to compare and contrast perspectives of various cultural groups as defined by religion, ethnicity, race, gender, class or other important social
categories.
ADJ U 24 Multicult Issues/Law Enf
ANTH 2 Cultural Anth
ANTH 14 Rel, Myth & Ritual
ANTH 25 Cult/Hist North Am Indian
ART 4 World Art
ASL 1, 2, 3, 4 American Sign Lang
CHIN 1 Mandarin Chinese
CMST 20 Intercultural Comm.
ECE 28 Teach Div. Society
ENGL 10A World Lit (to 1650)
ENGL 10B World Lit (after 1650)
ENGL 18 African Amer Lit
ENGL 20 World Mythology
ENGL 24 Multicul Perspec/Amer Lit
FREN 1, 2, 3, 4 French
GEOG 1B Cultural Geography
GEOG 7 California Geography
GEOG 8 World Regional Geog
GERM 1, 2 German
HIST 2 World Civ to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3 World Civ 1500 to Present
HIST 25 African American History
HIST 35 History/Mexican Americans
HIST 36 History/Far East
HIST 38 History/World Religions
J APN 1, 2, 3, 4 J apanese
MUS 14 World Music
POLS 20 Politics of Dev World
PSYC 20 Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSYC 41 Cul/Soc Context Childhood
SOC 25 Sociology of Minorities
SOC 30 Sociology of Gender
SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish
7. COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENT
To earn an associate degree at Shasta College students must demonstrate computer literacy in one of the following ways:
• CIS 1 Computer Literacy with a grade of C or better.
• AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a grade of C or better.
• Pass the Shasta College computer literacy exam. Contact the Assessment Office for more information.
• Receive credit for CIS 1 through an articulated high school course. Check with your high school or the Shasta College counseling center for more information.
• Possess IC
3
certification.
• Receive a score of 50 or higher on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
• Document completion of a computer literacy requirement at another college.
• Minimum of three units to include the coursework options listed below with a grade of C or better:
OAS 91 (Word) or OAS 51 (Introduction to Keyboarding and Word); and any 2 units from the following:
CIS 20 (Access), OAS 10 (Excel), OAS 80 (Outlook), or OAS 94 (PowerPoint).
Note: MOS or MCAS certification will substitute for the equivalent software class. 5/12/15
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California State Universities – General Education
Shasta College students will meet the General Education requirements for all campuses of the California State University system by completing the following
General Education Program. Shasta College may certify a maximum of 39 semester units from Categories A - E. Note: No more than 30 semester units
may be certified from Categories B - D. Courses listed more than once may be used to fulfill the requirements of one category only.
An additional 9 units of upper division work must be taken at a CSU campus to complete the full 48-unit General Education requirement.
CATEGORY A: Students shall select a minimum of nine (9) units in communications in the English language. Students must select one course from each area.
A1: Oral Communication
CMST 54: Small Group Communication CMST 60: Public Speaking
A2: Written Communication
ENGL 1A: College Composition
A3: Critical Thinking
ENGL 1B: Literature & Composition
ENGL 1C: Crit. Reasoning/Reading/Writ
PHIL 8: Logic
CMST 40: Argumentation and Debate
CATEGORY B: Students shall select a minimum of nine (9) units in the physical universe and its life forms and in mathematical concepts and quantitative
reasoning. Students shall select at least three units from each area. One of the courses must have a laboratory. Additional courses may
be selected from any area. Courses underlined are designated as laboratory courses.
B1/B3: Physical Sciences
ASTR 1: Astronomy
ASTR 2: Stellar Astronomy
AGPS 24: Soils
CHEM 1A: General Chemistry
CHEM 1B: General Chemistry
CHEM 2A: Introduction to Chemistry
CHEM 2B: Intro to Organic & Bio Chemistry
CHEM 6: Intro. Chemistry Applied to Envir.
CHEM 10: Chemistry for Liberal Arts
CHEM 11: Chemistry Lab for Liberal Arts
CHEM 16: Chemical Problem Solving
ESCI 1: Physical Geology
ESCI 2: Geology, Historical
ESCI 3: Mineralogy & Crystal Optics
ESCI 4: Rock Origins & Relationships
ESCI 6: Ancient Life
ESCI 7: Intro to Geology of California
ESCI 8: Planetary Geology
ESCI 9: Earthquakes, Volcanoes
ESCI 10: Environmental Geology
ESCI 12: General Earth Science
ESCI 14: Meteorology
ESCI 15: Oceanography
ESCI 17: Earth System Science
ESCI 18: Global Climate: Past, Present, Future
GEOG 1A: Physical Geography
GEOG 1AL: Physical Geography Lab
PHSC 1: Physical Science Survey
PHYS 2A: Gen. College Physics
PHYS 2B: Gen. College Physics
PHYS 4A: Physics - Mechanics
B2/B3: Life Sciences
AGAS 19: Principles of Animal Science
AGEH 33: Environ. Horticulture
AGNR 60: Environmental Science
AGNR 61: Environmental Science Lab
AGPS 20: Plant Science
ANAT 1: Human Anatomy
ANTH 1: Physical Anthropology
BIOL 1: Principles of Biology
BIOL 5: Human Biology
BIOL 6: Human Biology
BIOL 10: General Biology
BIOL 10L: General Biology Lab
BIOL 11: Diversity of Life
BIOL 12: Field Biology
BOT 1: General Botany
ESCI 6: Ancient Life
MICR 1: Microbiology
NHIS 5: Natural History of the Neotropics
NHIS 15: Natural History
PHY 1: Physiology
ZOOL 1: General Zoology
B4: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
MATH 2: Precalculus Mathematics
MATH 2A: Precalculus College Algebra
MATH 2B: Precalculus Trigonometry
MATH 3A, 3B, 4A: Calculus
MATH 4B: Differential Equations
MATH 6: Linear Algebra
MATH 8: Finite Mathematics
MATH 9: Survey of Calculus
MATH 10: Plane Trigonometry
MATH 11: Patterns of Mathematical Thought
MATH 13: College Algebra for Liberal Arts
MATH 14: Introduction to Statistics
MATH 17: Calculus for Soc/Life Sciences
MATH 41A: Concepts of Elementary Math
MATH 41B: Concepts of Elementary Math
CATEGORY C: Students shall select a minimum of nine (9) units among the arts, literature, philosophy, and foreign languages, with at least one course in
the arts and one in the humanities.
C1: Arts
ART 1: Introduction to Art
ART 2: History of Western Art
ART 3: Western Art, Renaissance to Cont.
**ART 4: World Art
ART 6: History of Modern Art
CMST 30: Oral Interpretation
ENGL 14: Drama as Lit
HUM 2: Exploring the Humanities
HUM 4: Humanities Through Film
MUS 10: Music Appreciation
MUS 11: History of J azz and Rock
**MUS 14: World Music
MUS 15: History of Rock
MUS 16: History of J azz
THTR 1: Introduction to Theatre
THTR 5: 20th Century Theatre
THTR 8: History of World Theatre I
THTR 9: History of World Theatre II
C2: Humanities
ASL 1 American Sign Language 1
ASL 2 American Sign Language 2
ASL 3 American Sign Language 3
ASL 4 American Sign Language 4
CHIN 1: Mandarin Chinese 1
ENGL 1B: Literature & Composition
**ENGL 10A: World Literature to 1650
**ENGL 10B: World Literature after 1650
ENGL 11A, 11B: Survey of American Lit.
ENGL 13A, 13B: Survey of English Lit.
ENGL 14: Drama as Lit
ENGL 15: Lit. By/About Women
ENGL 16: Poetry
ENGL 17: Intro to Shakespeare
*ENGL 18: African American Lit
ENGL 19: Survey of Bible as Literature
**ENGL 20: World Mythology
*ENGL 24: Multicultural American Lit.
ENGL 25: Linguistics
ENGL 31: Creative Writing
ENGL 33: Fiction and Film
ENGL 36: Children’s Lit
FREN 1, 2: Elementary French
FREN 3, 4: Intermediate French
GERM 1, 2: Elementary German
HIST 2: World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3: World Civilization: 1500 to Present
HUM 2: Exploring the Humanities
HUM 4: Humanities Through Film
HUM 70: Exploring Contemporary TV
J APN 1, 2: Elementary J apanese
J APN 3, 4: Intermediate J apanese
J APN 19, 20: J apanese Conversation 1,2
PHIL 6: Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 7: Ethics: Understanding Right/Wrong
PHIL 8: Logic
PHIL 14: Modern Western Philosophy
SPAN 1, 2: Spanish 1,2
SPAN 3, 4: Spanish 3,4
SPAN 19,20: Span Conversation/Culture I/ II
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CATEGORY D: Students shall select a minimum of nine (9) units in social, political and economic institutions and behavior, and their historical background,
with courses taken in at least two disciplines.
D1: Anthropology and Archaeology
**ANTH 2: Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 5: Humanity, Culture & Ecology
**ANTH 14: Religion, Myth, and Ritual
*ANTH 25: Culture & History/No. Am. Indian
**ARCH 3: Principles of Archaeology
D2: Economics
AGAB 54: Agricultural Economics ECON 1A, 1B: Principles of Economics
D3: Ethnic Studies
*ANTH 25: Culture & Hist/North Am. Indian
*GEOG 7: California Geography
*HIST 25: African American History
*HIST 35: History of Mexican Americans
*PSYC 20: Cross-cultural Psychology
*SOC 25: Sociology of Minorities
D4: Gender Studies SOC 30: Sociology of Gender
D5: Geography
**GEOG 1B: Cultural Geography
GEOG 5: Digital Planet: GIS and Society
*GEOG 7: California Geography
**GEOG 8: World Regional Geography
D6: History
HIST 1A,1B: History of Western Civ.
HIST 2: World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3: World Civilization 1500 to Present
HIST 17A,17B: U.S. History
*HIST 25: African American History
*HIST 35: History of Mexican Americans
**HIST 36: History of the Far East
**HIST 38: History of World Religion
HIST 40: History & Govern. California
HIST 55: History of American West
HIST 57: Russian History
D7: Interdisciplinary Social or Behavorial Science
AGNR 11: Environmental Ethics
AGPS 25: California Water
CMST 10: Interpersonal Communication
*CMST 20: Intercultural Communication
ECE 1: Human Development
ECE 9: Child Growth & Development
J OUR 21: Intro. to Mass Communications
PSYC 5: Human Sexuality
*PSYC 41: Cultural/Soc Context of Chldhd
D8: Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions
ADJ U 10: Intro to AOJ
POLS 1: Intro. to Political Science
POLS 2: Intro. to Amer. Government
**POLS 20: Politics of the Developing World
POLS 25: Global Politics
D9: Psychology
PSYC 1A: General Psychology
PSYC 14: Personal/Social Adjustment
PSYC 15: Social Psychology
PSYC 16: Health Psychology
PSYC 17: Abnormal Psychology
*PSYC 20: Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSYC 46: Human Memory and Learning
D10: Sociology and Criminology
SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2: Social Problems
SOC 15: Sociology of Mass Media
SOC 22: Sociology of Aging
*SOC 25: Sociology of Minorities
SOC 30: Sociology of Gender
SOC 70: Social Welfare
AMERICAN HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM A CSU CAMPUS
Completion of a course in American History and a course in American Government is a requirement to graduate from any of the 23 CSU universities.
At Shasta College, HIST 17A or HIST 17B, and POLS 2 will satisfy the requirement.
CATEGORY E: Students shall select a minimum of three (3) units in lifelong understanding and development of themselves as integrated physiological,
social and psychological entities.
E1:
ECE 1: Human Development
ECE 2: Child, Family, Community
ECE 9: Child Growth & Development
FSS 16: Marriage and Family
FSS 18: Adulthood and Aging
FSS 25: Nutrition
FSS 26: Nutrition Through the Life Span
FSS 60: Life Management
HLTH 1: Health and Wellness
HLTH 2: Nutrition and Fitness
HLTH 3: Substance Abuse Awareness
PSYC 1A: General Psychology
PSYC 5: Human Sexuality
PSYC 14: Personal/Social Adjustment
PSYC 16: Health Psychology
SOC 22: Sociology of Aging
STU 1: College Success
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CHICO STATE requires two courses to satisfy the U.S. Diversity & Global Cultures requirement. Both courses may be part of the 39-unit General Education
requirement.
a. Courses with one asterisk (*) meet the U.S. Diversity requirement and are “concerned primarily with the aspirations and history of ethnic subcultures”.
They are ANTH 25, CMST 20, ENGL 18, ENGL 24, GEOG 7, HIST 25, HIST 35, PSYC 20, PSYC 41, SOC 25.
b. Courses with two asterisks (**) meet the Global Cultures requirement and are “concerned primarily with cultures and societies outside Western
Heritage”. They are ANTH 2, ANTH 14, ARCH 3, ART 4, ENGL 10A, ENGL 10B, ENGL 20, GEOG 1B, GEOG 8, HIST 36, HIST 38, MUS 14,
POLS 20.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Courses taken for CSU General Education are applied to categories based on the General Education list for the year they are completed.
This is the approved list for courses taken Fall 2015 through Summer 2016. See www.assist.org for prior years.
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Shasta College 2015-2016 IGETC
(Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum)
Students who are planning to transfer to the University of California system or who are undecided about whether to transfer to a UC or CSU may satisfy general
education requirements with IGETC. The IGETC will permit a student to transfer from a community college to a campus in either the UC or CSU system without the
need to take additional lower division general education courses to satisfy campus general education requirements. Transfer students to UC have the option of following
IGETC or completing the general education requirement at the campus they plan to attend. Students pursuing majors that require extensive lower division preparation
may not find the IGETC option to be advantageous. Check with a counselor before choosing your general education pattern.
IGETC courses must be completed with a "C" grade or better (P is acceptable).
AREA 1 - ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
Group A: English Composition (one course)
ENGL 1A: College Composition
Group B: Critical Thinking/English Composition (one course)
ENGL 1B: Literature and Composition
ENGL 1C: Critical Reasoning, Reading and Writing
FOR CSU ONLY:
Group C: Oral Communication (one course)
CMST 54: Small Group Communication CMST 60: Public Speaking
AREA 2 - MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING (one course):
MATH 2: Pre-Calculus
MATH 2A: Precalculus College Algebra
MATH 2B: Precalculus Trigonometry
MATH 3A: Calculus+
MATH 3B: Calculus
MATH 4A: Calculus
MATH 4B: Differential Equations
MATH 6: Linear Algebra
MATH 8: Finite Math
MATH 9: Survey of Calculus+
MATH 13: College Algebra for Liberal Arts
MATH 14: Intro to Statistics
MATH 17: Calc. for Social/Life Sciences
AREA 3 - ARTS AND HUMANITIES (three courses; at least one course from the Arts and one from the Humanities):
ARTS:
ART 1: Introduction to Art
ART 2: History of Western Art
ART 3: Western Art, Renaissance to Cont.
ART 4: World Art
ART 6: History of Modern Art
MUS 10: Music Appreciation
MUS 11: History of J azz and Rock
MUS 14: World Music
THTR 1: Introduction to Theatre+
THTR 5: 20th Century Theatre
THTR 8: History of World Theatre I
THTR 9: History of World Theatre II
HUMANITIES:
ASL 2 American Sign Language 2
ASL 3 American Sign Language 3
ASL 4 American Sign Language 4
ENGL 10A/B: World Literature
ENGL 11A/B: Survey of American Lit.
ENGL 13A/B: Survey of English Lit.
ENGL 14: Survey of Drama as Lit
ENGL 15: Lit. By and About Women
ENGL 16: Poetry
ENGL 17: Intro to Shakespeare
ENGL 18: African American Literature
ENGL 19: Survey of the Bible as Literature
ENGL 20: World Mythology
ENGL 24: Multicult. Perspectives in Amer Lit
ENGL 25: Linguistics
ENGL 33: Fiction and Film
ENGL 36: Children’s Lit
FREN 2: Elementary French
FREN 3/4: Intermediate French
GERM 2: Elementary German
HIST 2: World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3: World Civilization 1500 to Present
HIST 25: African American History
HUM 2: Exploring Humanities
HUM 4: Humanities Through the Film
HUM 70: Exploring Contemporary TV
J APN 2: Elementary J apanese
J APN 3/4: Intermediate J apanese
PHIL 6: Intro. to Philosophy
PHIL 7: Ethics: Understand Right/Wrong
PHIL 14: Modern Western Philosophy
SPAN 2: Spanish 2
SPAN 3/4: Spanish 3,4
AREA 4 - SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (three courses from at least two disciplines):
ANTH 2: Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 5: Humanity, Culture and Ecology
ANTH 14: Religion, Myth, and Ritual
ANTH 25: Culture/History of N. Amer. Indian+
ARCH 3: Principles of Archaeology
CMST 10: Interpersonal Communication
ECE 1: Human Development
ECE 9: Child Growth and Development
ECON 1A: Principles of Economics (Micro)
ECON 1B: Principles of Economics (Macro)
GEOG 1B: Cultural Geography
GEOG 7: California Geography
GEOG 8: World Geography
HIST 1A: History of Western Civilization
HIST 1B: History of Western Civilization
HIST 2: World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 3: World Civilization 1500 to Present
HIST 17A: U.S. History and Government
HIST 17B: U.S. History and Government
HIST 25: African American History
HIST 35: History of Mexican Americans
HIST 36: History of the Far East
HIST 38: History of World Religions
HIST 40: History & Government of CA
HIST 55: History of the American West
HIST 57: Russian History of 20th Century
POLS 1: Introduction to Political Science
POLS 2: Introduction to American Government
POLS 20: Politics of the Developing World
POLS 25: Global Politics
PSYC 1A: General Psychology
PSYC 5: Human Sexuality
PSYC 14: Personal/Social Adjustment
PSYC 15: Social Psychology
PSYC 17: Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 20: Cross-cultural Psychology
PSYC 41: Cultural/Soc Context-Childhood
PSYC 46: Human Memory & Learning
SOC 1: Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2: Social Problems
SOC 15: Sociology of Mass Media
SOC 22: Sociology of Aging
SOC 25: Sociology of Minorities
SOC 30: Sociology of Gender
+Transfer credit may be limited by either UC or CSU or both (usually due to duplication of content). Students should consult with a counselor for additional
information.
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AREA 5 - PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (two courses, one Physical Science and one Biological Science for a minimum of 7 units; at least one
course must include a laboratory (underlined).
PHYSICAL SCIENCES:
ASTR 1: Astronomy
CHEM 1A: General Chemistry
CHEM 1B: General Chemistry
CHEM 2A: Intro to Chemistry +
CHEM 2B: Intro to Org & Bio Chemistry+
CHEM 6: Intro to Chem Applied Environment
CHEM 10: Chemistry for Liberal Arts+
CHEM 11: Chemistry Lab/Liberal Arts+
CHEM 16: Chemical Problem Solving
CHEM 70, 71: Organic Chemistry
ESCI 1: Physical Geology
ESCI 2: Historical Geology
ESCI 3: Mineralogy & Crystal Optics
ESCI 4: Rock Origins & Relationships
ESCI 6: Ancient Life
ESCI 7: Intro to Geology of California
ESCI 8: Planetary Geology
ESCI 9: Earthquakes, Volcanoes
ESCI 10: Environmental Geology
ESCI 12: Earth Science Survey+
ESCI 14: Meteorology
ESCI 15: Oceanography
ESCI 17: Earth System Science
ESCI 18: Global Climate: Past/Present/Future
GEOG 1A: Physical Geography
GEOG 1AL: Physical Geography Lab
PHSC 1: Physical Science Survey+
PHYS 2A: General College Physics+
PHYS 2B: General College Physics+
PHYS 4A: Physics Mechanics+
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
AGNR 60: Environmental Science
AGNR 61: Environmental Science Lab
AGPS 20: Plant Science
ANAT 1: Human Anatomy
ANTH 1: Physical Anthropology
BIOL 5: Intro to Human Biology+
BIOL 6: Intro to Human Biology Lab+
BIOL 10 General Biology+
BIOL 10L: General Biology Lab
BOT 1: General Botany
NHIS 5: Natural History of the Neotropics
NHIS 15: Natural History
PHY 1: Physiology
ZOOL 1: General Zoology
BIOL 1: Principles of Biology MICR 1: Microbiology
AREA 6 - LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Proficiency is required by UC. CSU transfers do not need to meet this requirement. Proficiency is defined as two years of high school study in the same
language with a "C" grade or better. If you have not satisfied this requirement in high school, you must take one of these courses:
ASL 1 American Sign Language 1
CHIN 1: Mandarin Chinese 1
FREN 1: Elementary French
GERM 1: Elementary German
J APN 1: Elementary J apanese
SPAN 1: Spanish 1
CSU GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN U.S. HISTORY AND AMERICAN IDEALS (Two courses, one from each group):
GROUP 1:
HIST 17A: U.S. History
HIST 17B: U.S. History
GROUP 2:
POLS 2: Introduction to American Government
+Transfer credit may be limited by either UC or CSU or both (usually due to duplication of content). Students should consult with a counselor for additional
information.
This is the approved list for courses taken Fall 2015 through Summer 2016. See www.assist.org for prior years.
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Shasta College 2015-16 Certificates
Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
Agriculture – Equipment Operations and Maintenance
Agriculture – Horticulture
Irrigation
Landscape and Turf Management
Retail Nursery Sales
Agriculture – Livestock Quality Assurance
Agriculture – Natural Resources
Agriculture – Pest Control Advisor Preparation
Agriculture – Sustainable Practices
Applied Geographic Information Systems
Automotive Technology
Automotive Chassis
Automotive Electrical-Electronics
Automotive Engine Performance
Automotive Heating-Air Conditioning
Automotive Powertrain
Business Administration – Business Entrepreneurship
Business Retailing
Computer & Information Systems
Cisco Networking
Network Administration
Web Design
Windows Server
Computer Maintenance
Construction Technology
CSU - General Education
Customer Service Academy
Diesel Technology
Dietary Service Supervisor
Early Childhood Education
ECE-Family Childcare
English as a Second Language Certificate of Completion
Entrepreneurial Manufacturing Certificate
Firefighter 1 Certificate
Firefighter 2 Certificate
Fire Tech-Wildland Firefighter 1 Academy
Hospitality
Baking – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Bartender – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Dining Room Management – Culinary
Arts Emphasis
Dining Room Staff – Culinary Arts
Emphasis
Line Cook – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Winemaking and Marketing
Hospitality Management
Culinary Arts Concentration
Hotel/Restaurant Management
Concentration
Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
Industrial Technology
IGETC – General Education
Life Management
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide
Nursing-Vocational Nursing
Office Administration
Administrative Office Assistant
Administrative Office Professional
Health Information Management
Transition Certificate for Students with Disabilities
Watershed Restoration
Water/Wastewater Treatment
Welding
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Degrees and Certificates
More information on associate degree requirements starts on page 5-1.
NOTE: Check with your counselor and/or division office regarding sequence of course offerings for degrees and certificates.
Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3060
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Completion of the Certificate Program will
prepare the student for entry-level position in accounts receivable,
accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the
processes of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the
basic financial statements for service and merchandising
organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
2. Use integrated accounting software in performing the processes of
the accounting cycle and preparing the basic financial statements
for service and merchandising organizations in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
3. Prepare and process payroll records and payroll tax returns in
compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
4. Demonstrate the use of skills relevant for problem solving, decision
making and solving ethical dilemmas in the business environment
including critical thinking, effective written and oral communication,
working effectively in teams and the proficient use of computers for
information search, retrieval, problem solving and communication.
5. Identify and explain the current economic indicators regarding
inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy and their
effects on consumers and small businesses.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_acct_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ACCT 101? Basic Accounting I 3
ACCT 102? Basic Accounting II 3
ACCT 103 Computerized Accounting 2
ACCT 104 Payroll Accounting 2
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 66 Business Communications 3
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows-I 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten-Key .5
OAS 166 Records Management 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 28.5
?Student may take ACCT 2 in place of ACCT 101 or ACCT 102
Administration of Justice
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Administration of J ustice Program
(AOJ ) is designed to provide professional courses in AOJ fields for the
pre-service student, and for the criminal justice employee preparing for
promotional exams or to upgrade or maintain skills and knowledge. At
Shasta College, you will receive occupational training for both the
entrance and promotional levels of AOJ agencies and allied
services. With additional general education courses, you will also be
able to fulfill the requirements to transfer to a four-year college with
junior standing. A variety of agencies exist at the federal, state and
local levels of government; and also through private industry.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate their knowledge of the evolution of the justice system,
its objectives, role and trends through discussion and examinations.
2. Demonstrate their knowledge of the basics of California criminal
law and the core principles that drive the police and course,
through discussion and examinations.
3. Demonstrate their knowledge of the basics of evidence collection,
chain of evidence and submission of evidence and legal
requirements for the handling of evidence through discussion and
examinations.
4. Demonstrate their knowledge of the California Court Criminal
System, law enforcement report writing and court testimony
through examination and discussion.
5. Demonstrate their knowledge in the basics of criminal investigation
and how the process leads to submission to the District Attorney,
court system and corrections, through examination and discussion.
6. Demonstrate their knowledge of how policy/community relations
intertwine into community relations through examination and
discussion.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ADJ U 10 Introduction to Administration of J ustice 3
ADJ U 15 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
ADJ U 16 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
ADJ U 17 Principles and Procedures of the J ustice System 3
ADJ U 18 Community Relations 3
ADJ U 20 Principles of Investigation 3
ADJ U 23 Career Planning for Administration of J ustice 3
ADJ U 26 Courtroom Testimony/Report Writing 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose six units) 6
ADJ U 11 Traffic Control and Investigation (3)
ADJ U 21 Police Field Operations (3)
ADJ U 22 J uvenile Procedures (3)
ADJ U 24 Multi-Cultural Issues/Law Enforcement (3)
ADJ U 25 Substantive Law (3)
ADJ U 30 Wildlife Law Enforcement (3)
ADJ U 40 Introduction to Corrections (3)
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Administration of Justice Degree Restricted Electives (continued):
ADJ U 41 Fundamentals of Crime and Delinquency (3)
ADJ U 42 Interviewing and Counseling (3)
ADJ U 45 Criminal Street Gangs (3)
ADJ U 46 Narcotic and Drug Use (3)
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop (3)
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 30
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 12
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Agriculture – Agricultural Business
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1518
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Agricultural-Business major is
designed for students interested in working in the area of agricultural-
related business. Career opportunities in agricultural business may
include careers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Resource
Conservation Service or a career in ranch or farm management,
banking, agricultural credit, agricultural insurance, consulting firms, or
agricultural product distribution and sales. The employment
opportunities are many. “Agri” Business is the largest business sector
in the world as statistics show that it takes at least 16 people to keep
one farmer in business. These people are involved in all phases of
agriculture from the production and marketing of everything from the
fertilizer and seed, equipment and machinery to the crops, feed,
production loans, and crop insurance and so on. In the state of
California, agriculture is the #1 commodity which further increases our
student’s employment opportunities. This degree is designed to give
students a broad understanding of the agriculture industry, as it is much
easier for a student who has solid foundation in agriculture to be
successful in the world of agricultural business as “agri” business
differs from other business sectors as much of the time the commodities
that are marketed and sold are perishable.
This program also prepares students for transfer to an Agriculture
Business program at a four-year university. Students who plan to
transfer should talk to a counselor or advisor to select appropriate
general education and elective courses that will meet the requirements
of the chosen university program.
Students planning to transfer to a college or university should consult a
counselor or Agriculture faculty regarding transfer requirements.
TRANSFER REQUIRE-MENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM A.S.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. Sixty (60) units are required for the AS
Degree. All graduation requirements must be met.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in accounting procedures using a double-
entry bookkeeping system.
2. Organize and prepare reports, presentations, and other information
pertaining to managerial procedures.
3. Describe the economic significance of California Agriculture and its
relationship to the global economy.
4. Explain supply and demand as it relates to local and regional
agriculture business industries.
5. Demonstrate the ability to make logical business decisions based
on the analysis of business trends locally, regionally, and globally.
6. Demonstrate proficiency using computers, the Internet, and other
technology as they relate to agri-business.
7. Recognize world markets and describe their effect on local
agriculture economies.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AG 1 Career Planning for Agriculture 2
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AG 9A Agriculture and Natural Resources Leadership I 1
AG 94 Worksite Learning-Agriculture OR 1
AG 58 Student Enterprise Projects
AGAB 53 Introduction to Agriculture Business 3
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition 3
AGAS 19* Principles of Animal Science 3
AGMA 44 Intro. to Const. Skills for Ag and Nat. Resources 3
AGPS 20* Plant Science 4
AGPS 24* Soils 3
AGSA 56 Intro. to Sustainable Ag and Farm Management 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose nine units) 9
AGAB 51 Agriculture Accounting (3)
AGAB 54* Agriculture Economics (3)
ECON 1B* Principles of Economics (3) OR
BUAD 76 Sales (3) OR
BUAD 77 Principles of Marketing (3)
ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Computer Literacy test OR 0-3
AGNR 52 Computers in Ag and Natural Resources (3)
CMST 60* Public Speaking (3) OR 3
CMST 54* Small Group Communication (3)
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
MATH 102* Intermediate Algebra (5) OR 3-5
MATH 13* College Algebra for Liberal Arts (3) OR
MATH 14* Introduction to Statistics (4)
AREA 3: Humanities 3
AREA 5/6: Multicultural/Living Skills
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should
consult a counselor or Ag faculty regarding transfer requirements.
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM AS
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 43-48
Additional General Education 6
General Electives 6-11
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
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Agriculture – Environmental Horticulture
Also see Agriculture-Horticulture for other Degree/Certificates
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1493
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Environmental Horticulture Degree is
designed to prepare students to complete lower division coursework at
Shasta College for transfer a B.S. degree in Agriculture with an option
in crops horticulture and land resource management at CSU Chico.
This degree would also prepare students to transfer to other CSUs but
students should consult with Ag faculty or counselor regarding specific
transfer requirements. Students interested in more details about this
degree should contact the Horticulture Department at 242-2210.
While completing degree requirements, students will also receive
training adequate for job placement in areas of landscape management,
wholesale and retail nursery and related horticultural fields.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of both nursery and landscape
tools, equipment and supplies.
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess
landscape for ecological and economic sustainability, measure and
analyze a property, draft a landscape and a residential irrigation
design, develop management schedules, and implement practices
based on client needs.
3. Design and implement a nursery operation, select and make
production schedules for greenhouse crops, and propagate, grow
and market nursery crops.
4. Identify 150 landscape trees, shrubs and ground covers and select
species suitable for different landscape situations.
5. Describe and implement both conventional and sustainable
methods for use in the landscape relating to cultural practices,
weed control, soil amendments, plant selection and care.
6. Obtain all course work necessary for transfer to a 4-year degree
program in horticulture or related field.
7. Explain and apply basic principles of botany to horticulture
practices.
8. Safely conduct landscape construction activities in the correct
construction sequence. Including the proper installation of: a
landscape sprinkler system, a low-volume (drip) irrigation system,
concrete and brick pavers and landscape plants and sod.
9. Explain and apply the concepts of job estimating and laws as they
pertain to landscape construction and maintenance.
10. Demonstrate landscape maintenance activities and equipment
operation in a safe manner. Including the ability to test and
evaluate soil fertility, select and apply fertilizers at the proper rate.
Recognize common turf grass species and select proper
maintenance techniques for each type of turf grass and to prune
landscape trees and shrubs.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage 3
AGEH 22 Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation 2
AGEH 23 Nursery Practices and Management 2
AGEH 33* Environmental Horticulture OR 3
AGPS 20* Plant Science
AGEH 35 Landscape Design 3
AGAB 54* Agriculture Economics 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGMA 44 Intro. to Construction Skills for Ag/Nat Res. 3
AGPS 24* Soils 3
CHEM 2A* Introduction to Chemistry 5
CMST 54* or A1* Small Group Communication 3
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
HIST 17A* or 17B* U.S. History and Government 3
MATH 14* Introduction to Statistics 4
POLS 2* Introduction to American Government 3
SPAN 1* or C2* Elementary Spanish 3-5
RECOMMENDED COURSES (Not Required):
AGAS 19 Principles of Animal Science (3)
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation (3)
AGNR 52 Computers in Ag and Natural Resources (3)
CHEM 2B Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (5)
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should
consult a counselor or Ag faculty regarding transfer requirements.
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM AS
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 51-53
Additional General Education 9-12**
General Electives 0
Degree Total 63-65*
**CSU Chico does not require Area C for high unit program.
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is increased
by 6 units.
Agriculture –
Equipment Operations & Maintenance
Ag – Equipment Ops & Maintenance Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3425
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to provide
employable skills essential to several occupations and emphasizes the
"learning-by-doing" method of instruction on modern up-to-date
equipment.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will:
1. Understand and demonstrate safe heavy equipment operational
and maintenance practices.
2. Be able to use heavy equipment to move soil to grade.
3. Be able to perform basic equipment inspections and maintenance
procedures.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to survey, layout and set
grade on a construction project.
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5. Be able to operate and maintain heavy equipment resulting in
minimum impact to the watershed and use appropriate Best
Management Practices to control erosion.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_heop_gainful_employment
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AGMA 44 Intro. to Const. Skills for Ag and Nat. Res. OR 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding
AGNR 66A Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
Take two of the following courses: 6 – 6.5
AGPS 24 Soils (3)
CONS 149 Class A & B License Training (3)
DIES 48 Hydraulics (3.5)
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication (3)
CONS 45 Career Planning/Leadership for Heavy Equip. 2
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance 3
CONS 47 Project Construction for Equipment Operations 3
CONS 48 Surveying for Equipment Operators 2
Take 1 – 4 units of the following courses: 1 – 4
CONS 55A Equipment Operations Skills Development (1)
CONS 55B Equipment Operations Pad Construction (1)
CONS 55C Equipment Ops Roadway Construction (1)
CONS 55D Equipment Ops Global Satellite System (1)
CONS 94 Worksite Learning for Construction Tech (1-4)
MATH 100* Technical Applications of Mathematics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 24 – 27.5
Suggested Courses: CONS 149, AUTO 1, DIES 166, DIES 170,
CMST 54, WELD 118, WELD 170, English, Computers
Agriculture –
Forest Science and Technology
Ag – Forest Science & Tech Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1494
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The job market in forestry is strong with
respect to both permanent and seasonal employment. On average,
70-80% of seasonal Natural Resources job openings in northern
California are for forestry technicians. Duties will vary, but generally
include timber inventory and marking, harvest plan layout, ecosystem
restoration work, and wildlife surveys. Today, this new forestry must
focus on the ecosystem as a whole while realizing we still need to
provide a myriad of values from our forests. Such values include
biodiversity, clean air and water, and recreation in addition to wood
products. By properly applying ecological principles to manage our
forests, we can enhance biodiversity and lessen the impact of our
consumption on forests around the world.
On average, seasonal forestry technicians are paid anywhere from $10-
$15 per hour. Permanent jobs for qualified technicians start around
$30,000 - $40,000 per year with benefits. Students who complete the
A.S. degree in Forest Science and Technology will be well prepared to
transfer to a four-year degree at Humboldt State, Cal-Poly San Luis
Obispo, or other out-of-state institutions such as the University of Idaho.
Students should contact a member of the forestry/natural resources
faculty to discuss career options and courses.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will:
1. Have the appropriate coursework and field experience to pursue
seasonal Forestry Technician jobs or to transfer to a University in a
Forestry-related field.
2. Be able to properly identify all common species of trees and shrubs
native to the Western US by their scientific and common names
and to discuss general uses, site characteristics, and geographic
distributions of these species.
3. Be able to apply knowledge of the Silvicultural treatments used to
regulate stand, Composition, regenerate stands, increase growth
rates, and improve timber quality.
4. Be able to apply skills in the safe use and maintenance of tools and
equipment.
5. Be able to apply computer skills using Forestry-related software.
6. Be able to select and implement an appropriate protocol following
the scientific method to collect, statistically analyze, evaluate, and
document original research data.
7. Be able to accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a
Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to
use GPS for field data collection and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) for data mapping and display.
8. Be able to evaluate basic theory, concepts, and ecological
principles as they apply to Forestry, Wildlife, Water Resources, and
Ecosystem Restoration and will use his/her cumulative skills to
think critically and to work out possible solutions to address
problems facing Natural Resources managers today and in the
future.
9. Be able to apply fundamentals of Wildland fire ecology, behavior,
and suppression techniques.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AGNR 1* Introduction to Natural Resources 3
AGNR 6 Native Plant Identification 3
AGNR 50 Natural Resources Measurements 4
AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture/Natural Resources 3
AGNR 53 Forest Protection and Health 3.5
AGNR 65 Forest Ecology 3
AGNR 94 Natural Resources Worksite Learning 3
AGPS 24* Soils 3
BOT 1* General Botany 4
CHEM 2A* Introduction to Chemistry 5
FIRS 118 Introduction to Wildland Fire Fighting 1.5
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 39
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 3
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Agriculture – Horticulture and
Landscaping
Also see Ag-Environmental Horticulture for Transfer Degree information
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1492
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Green Industry is a huge industry
with many different career opportunities. Nursery sales exceed $55
billion nationally. California sells $13.26 billion in nursery and floral
products annually and the Landscape Industry continues to grow
rapidly as population increases both statewide and locally. This degree
will prepare students for jobs in both landscape and nursery areas.
J ob opportunities continue to outnumber the number of graduates in
our local area. Career choices include city and county parks; state and
federal organizations; garden centers, independent, local and national
chains; landscape maintenance business; floral design and
arrangement; landscape design and installation and nursery and
landscape management positions. Courses include directed practical
experience in a modern horticulture facility that includes a floral lab
room, 7,000 square feet of greenhouses and 20,000 square feet of
landscaping. Many landscaping operations are also done on the
beautiful 300-acre college campus.
Students should contact their counselor or environmental horticulture
faculty advisor to choose electives for the particular career they are
planning to enter. Particular attention should be paid to course
prerequisites. Students planning to transfer to a college or university
should consult a counselor or Horticulture Faculty Advisor regarding
transfer requirements. TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS MAY BE
DIFFERENT FROM A.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student will be able
to:
1. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of both nursery and landscape
tools, equipment and supplies
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess
landscape for ecological and economic sustainability, measure and
analyze a property, draft a landscape and a residential irrigation
design, develop management schedules, and implement practices
based on client needs.
3. Design and implement a nursery operation, select and make
production schedules for greenhouse crops, and propagate, grow
and market nursery crops.
4. Identify 150 landscape trees, shrubs and ground covers and select
species suitable for different landscape situations.
5. Demonstrate skills to assess site or plant cultural issues and make
recommendations for enhancing the health of the landscape
planting or nursery plants using integrated pest management.
6. Describe and implement both conventional and sustainable
methods for use in the landscape relating to cultural practices,
weed control, soil amendments, plant selection and care.
7. Be prepared to take the California Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Exam with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
8. Explain and apply basic principles of botany to horticulture practices.
9. Safely conduct landscape construction activities in the correct
construction sequence: Including the proper installation of: a
landscape sprinkler system, a low-volume (drip) irrigation system,
concrete and brick pavers and landscape plants and sod.
10. Explain and apply the concepts of job estimating and laws as they
pertain to landscape construction and maintenance.
11. Demonstrate landscape maintenance activities and equipment
operation in a safe manner. Including the ability to test and
evaluate soil fertility, select and apply fertilizers at the proper rate.
Recognize common turf grass species and select proper
maintenance techniques for each type of turf grass and to prune
landscape trees and shrubs.
12. Demonstrate a strong work and personal ethic.
13. Demonstrate skills needed to take the Landscape Industries
Certified Technician Exam.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS :
Some of these classes require math skills. Students are encouraged
to begin taking math classes early in the program.
CORE COURSES:
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage 3
AGEH 22 Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation 2
AGEH 23 Nursery Practices and Management 2
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Environ. Hort. 3
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation 3
AGEH 33* Environmental Horticulture 3
AGEH 35 Landscape Design 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 3
AGMA 44 Introduction to Const. Skills for Ag and Nat. Res. 3
AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture/Natural Resources 3
AGNR 66A Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
AGNR 66B Watershed Restoration Practicum II 1
AGPS 24* Soils 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 36
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 6
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Agriculture – Horticulture – Irrigation
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3426
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Irrigation Certificate Program
provides students with the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience
necessary to meet the Irrigation Association standards to apply for the
Auditor, Contractor or Designer Exams. Students will develop the
basic skills and knowledge about irrigation principles and practices.
They will explore and become familiar with the current practices in
agriculture, landscape, turf management and residential industries.
Students will have access to practical applications and computer
training on these topics as well as worksite learning opportunities.
Basic soil and plant science, electrical principles and pumping
technologies will be covered.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, measure and
analyze a property, draft a landscape and a residential irrigation
design, develop water management schedules, and implement
practices based on client needs.
2. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of landscape tools, equipment
and supplies
3. Safely conduct landscape construction activities in the correct
construction sequence for installation of: a landscape sprinkler
system and a low-volume (drip) irrigation system
4. Explain and apply the concepts of job estimating and laws as they
pertain to landscape construction and maintenance and utilize this
information to calculate job costs.
5. Demonstrate a strong work and personal ethic.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_hort_gainful_employment
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation 3
AGEH 33 Environmental Horticulture 3 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGPS 24 Soils 3
AGPS 25 California Water 3
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 1-2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 16 – 17
In addition to the core courses, students will need to complete
additional hours of work experience in order to take the Contractor or
Designers Certification Exam with the Irrigation Association. Shasta
College plans on making these opportunities available through
Horticulture Worksite Learning (AGEH 94). Those students taking the
Certified Irrigation Contractors exam would also need skills in layout,
staking, business, management, and codes.
Agriculture – Horticulture –
Landscape & Turf Management
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3424
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
be able to plant and maintain landscapes and turf grass for
recreational, municipal, commercial and residential use.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess
landscape for ecological and economic sustainability, measure and
analyze a property, draft a landscape and a residential irrigation
design, develop management schedules, and implement practices
based on client needs.
2. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of landscape tools, equipment
and supplies
3. Demonstrate landscape maintenance activities and equipment
operation in a safe manner. Including the ability to test and
evaluate soil fertility, select and apply fertilizers at the proper rate.
Recognize common turf grass species and select proper
maintenance techniques for each type of turf grass and to prune
landscape trees and shrubs
4. Explain and apply the concepts of job estimating and laws as they
pertain to landscape maintenance and utilize this information to
calculate job costs.
5. Demonstrate a strong work and personal ethic.
6. Be prepared to take the California Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Exam with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_hort_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Environ. Hort. 3
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 1
AGMA 44 Intro. to Const. Skills for Ag and Natural Res. 3
AGPS 24 Soils OR 3
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 17
Agriculture – Horticulture –
Retail Nursery Sales
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3423
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to help
prepare the student for the certification exam administered by the
California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers, and entry
into the world of Ornamental Horticulture. The requirement of work
experience is an important part of this certification. See details on the
CANGC.org website.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess
landscape for ecological and economic sustainability, measure and
analyze a property and implement practices based on client needs.
2. Demonstrate safe and efficient use of nursery tools, equipment and
supplies.
3. Identify 150 landscape trees, shrubs and ground covers and select
species suitable for different landscape situations.
4. Design and implement a nursery operation, select and make
production schedules for greenhouse crops, and propagate, grow
and market nursery crops.
5. Demonstrate a strong work and personal ethic.
6. Be prepared to take the California Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Exam with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage 3
AGEH 23 Nursery Practices & Management 2
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Environ. Hort. 3
AGEH 35 Landscape Design 3
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management 3
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 1-3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 15 – 17
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the J ob
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics
Agriculture – Livestock Quality Assurance
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3446
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate prepares the student for
working in the Food (livestock) Animal Industry. The certificate would
include training in beef, pork, lamb and goat quality assurances for
food quality and safety. The student will learn laws and regulations
involved in the meat and livestock industries. This certificate covers
the basic skills of “Food Animal Production,” including proper
handling, vaccination, and medication protocols.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore,
completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Choose and demonstrate proper vaccination protocols given a
specific species of livestock and medication options.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
AG 1 Career Planning for Agriculture 2
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition 3
AGAS 19 Animal Science 3
AGAS 30 Livestock Production 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 11
Agriculture – Natural Resources
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1495
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to provide
technician-level training for students interested in working in such
areas as wildlife, forestry, range, and outdoor recreation. Typical
employers include local, county, and U.S. Government agencies, as
well as private companies. Particular attention should be paid to
course prerequisites and to whether a class is taught during the fall or
spring semester, or both.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student will:
1. Have sufficient coursework and field experience to pursue
seasonal technician jobs or to transfer to a University in a Natural
Resources-related field.
2. Be able to use a taxonomic key or field guide to correctly identify
unknown species of plants, birds, mammals, and aquatic
invertebrates to the level of genus.
3. Be able to select and use an appropriate protocol following the
scientific method to collect, statistically analyze, evaluate, and
document original research data.
4. Be able to accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a
Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to
use GPS for field data collection and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) for data mapping and display.
5. Be able to evaluate basic theory, concepts, and ecological principles
as they apply to Forestry, Wildlife, Water Resources, and
Ecosystem Restoration and will use his/her cumulative skills to think
critically and to work out possible solutions to address problems
facing Natural Resources managers today and in the future.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AGNR 1* Introduction to Natural Resources 3
AGNR 6 Native Plant Identification 3
AGNR 12 Environmental Policy and Law 2
AGNR 50 Natural Resource Measurements 4
AGNR 52 Computers in Agriculture/Natural Resources 3
AGNR 60* Environmental Science (GE-Natural Science) 3
AGNR 64* Watershed Management and Ecology 3
AGNR 65 Forest Ecology 3
AGNR 66A Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
AGNR 70 Wildlife Management and Conservation 3
AGNR 94 Natural Resources Worksite Learning 1
AGMA 44 Intro. to Const. Skills for Ag/Natural Resources 3
AGPS 24* Soils 3
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 38
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 4
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to double
count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these graduation
requirements are added, the number of units is increased by 6 units.
Ag – Natural Resources
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3442
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Natural Resources curriculum is
designed to meet the demand for trained personnel in a broad range of
Natural Resource/Environmental Science fields in addition to
numerous private organizations.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will:
1. Be qualified to pursue seasonal job employment with the Federal
Government, a State Agency, or a Private company in a field
related to Forestry & Natural Resources.
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2. Be able to use a specified protocol following the scientific method
to collect, analyze, evaluate, and document original research data.
3. Be able to accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a
Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to
use GPS for field data collection and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) for data mapping and display.
4. Be able to evaluate basic theory, concepts, and ecological principles
as they apply to Forestry, Wildlife, Water Resources, and
Ecosystem Restoration and will use his/her cumulative skills to think
critically and to work out possible solutions to address problems
facing Natural Resources managers today and in the future.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_nr_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AGNR 1 Introduction to Natural Resources 3
AGNR 6 Native Plant Identification 3
AGNR 50** Natural Resources Measurements 4
AGNR 66A** Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
AGNR 70 Wildlife Conservation and Management 3
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
**These courses also count towards the Watershed Restoration Certificate.
Agriculture – Pest Control Advisor
Preparation
Agriculture – Pest Control Advisor Preparation
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3450
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) are licensed
professional production consultants who serve California agriculture,
natural resource and horticulture producers. PCAs specialize in pest
management, but they are also an important resource to producers in a
wide range of production concerns related to plant health. This
certificate satisfies the core-course requirements specified for option “3.
b” in preparing to take the Pest Control Advisor’s exam with the
California Department of Pesticide Regulation. The following courses
need to be completed with a 2.0 grade point average or better. Note: In
addition to completing the course work, the Department of Pesticide
Regulation requires PCA exam applicants to have completed 24 months
of technical work experience before taking the exam.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with clients, assess pest
damage for ecological and economic sustainability, determine
thresholds and implement IPM practices based on client/crop needs.
2. Explain and apply basic principles of soils, cation exchange capacity,
entomology and botany to horticulture practices and pesticide mode
of action.
3. Be prepared to take the California Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Exam with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
4. Demonstrate application of pesticides in a safe manner, include
selecting proper PPE, mixing, calibration and application.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
To prepare for the PCA exam, students will need to complete 42 units
of the required curricula specified in the core-curricula areas below
with a 2.0 grade point or better in each course.
CATEGORY 1: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
Choose 12 units from the following courses: 12
AGNR 60 Environmental Science (3)
AGNR 65 Forest Ecology (3)
AGPS 20 Plant Science (4)
BIOL 1# Principles of Biology (4)
BIOL 10 General Biology Lecture (3)
BIOL 10L General Biology Lab (1)
BIOL 12 Field Biology (3)
BOT 1# General Botany (4)
CHEM 2B# Intro to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (5)
CHEM 6 Intro to Chemistry Applied to the Environment (4)
CHEM 26 Fundamentals of Gen, Organic, and Biochem (4)
CHEM 70 or 71# Organic Chemistry (4)
MICR 1# Microbiology (5)
ZOOL 1# General Zoology
CATEGORY 2: CROP HEALTH:
AGEH 31# Landscape Irrigation 3
AGNR 70 Wildlife Conservation and Management 3
AGPS 24 Soils 3
CATEGORY 3: PEST MANAGEMENT AND METHODS:
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management 3
AGEH 61 Plant Protection Materials 3
CATEGORY 4: PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: 6
Choose 6 units from the following courses:
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition (3)
AGAS 19 Principles of Animal Science (3)
AGAS 30 Livestock Production (3)
AGEH 10 Plant Identification and Usage (3)
AGEH 22 Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation (2)
AGEH 33 Environmental Horticulture (3)
AGEH 38 Landscape and Turf Management (3)
AGEH 60 Master Gardener Training (3)
AGEH 71/72 Organic Gardening (1 each)
AGNR 4 Introduction to Range Sciences (3)
AGNR 53 Forest Protection and Restoration (3)
AGNR 55 Introduction to Forest Operations (3)
AGVIT 81 Vineyard Care (1)
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: 9
Complete an additional 9 units from Categories 2-4 above
#Indicates at least one prerequisite is required.
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 42
Agriculture –
Sustainable Agriculture Science
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1519
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Sustainable Agriculture Science
Degree at Shasta College provides training for ranching, farming,
agriculture production and related careers in vocational education,
sales, services and distribution of agriculture-related products. In the
core courses, students will receive a broad-based knowledge of
agriculture, agri-business management, and both sustainable and
traditional agricultural production practices. A hands-on approach
provides students with realistic training and education in livestock
husbandry, crop production, farm and land management and
equipment operations and repair.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
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requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Describe the development and dissemination of modern
agricultural technologies and land use practices.
2. Explain the principles of crop rotation and demonstrate the ability to
develop a simple crop rotation plan.
3. To frame problems and ask critical questions concerning
agricultural sustainability.
4. Address complex agricultural problems by using systems thinking
and other approaches.
5. Describe the principles and practices used to enhance and
maintain biological diversity in an agricultural environment.
6. Evaluate the role of soil fertility in an ecological production system.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AG 1 Career Planning for Agriculture 2
AG 6 Career Placement – Ag and Natural Resources 1
AG 9A Agriculture and Natural Resources Leadership I 1
AG 94 Worksite Learning OR 1
AG 58 Student Enterprise Projects
AGAB 53 Introduction to Agriculture Business 3
AGAS 11 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition 3
AGAS 19* Principles of Animal Science 3
AGMA 44 Intro. to Cons. Skills for Ag/Natural Resources 3
AGPS 20* Plant Science 4
AGPS 24* Soils 3
AGSA 56 Intro. to Sustainable Ag and Farm Management 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CORE 27
OPTION 1 – General Agri Science Concentration (Choose 8 units)
AGAB 51 Agriculture Accounting (3)
AGAB 54* Agriculture Economics (3)
AGMA 42 Farm Power and Machinery (3)
CHEM 2A* Introduction to Chemistry (required) (5)
CHEM 2B* Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (5)
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance (3)
OPTION 2 –Agriculture Education Concentration (Choose 9 units)
AGAS 30 Livestock Production (3)
AGEH 22 Nursery Practices and Plant Propagation (2)
AGEH 23 Nursery Practices and Management (2)
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Envir. Hort.(3)
AGEQ 13 Horse Husbandry (3) OR
AGEQ 21 Horse Management (3)
AGMA 42 Farm Power and Machinery (3)
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance (3)
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication (3)
OPTION 3 –Farm, Ranch, and Wildland ManagementConcentration
(Choose a total of 9 units with at least one course from each area)
(Area 1) WILDLAND MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM
AGNR 4 Introduction to Wildland and Range Ecology (3)
AGNR 12 Environmental Policy and Law (2)
AGNR 64* Watershed Management and Ecology (3)
AGNR 65 Forest Ecology (3)
AGNR 70 Wildlife Conservation and Management (3)
(Area 2) FARM AND RANCH MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM
AGAB 51 Agriculture Accounting (3)
AGAS 30 Livestock Production (3)
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management in Envir.Hort. (3)
AGEH 31 Landscape Irrigation (3) OR
AGPS 25* California Water (3)
AGEH 33* Environmental Horticulture (3)
AGEQ 21 Horse Management (3)
AGMA 42 Farm Power and Machinery (3)
AGVIT 80 Vineyard Design and Construction (1)
AGVIT 81 Vineyard Care (1)
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication (3)
Additional General Education Required for A.S. Degree:
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
CMST 60* Public Speaking (3) OR 3
CMST 54* Small Group Communication (3)
MATH 102* Intermediate Algebra (5) OR 3-5
MATH 13* College Algebra for Liberal Arts (3) OR
MATH 14* Introduction to Statistics (4)
Computer Literacy test OR 0-3
AGNR 52 Computers in Ag and Natural Resources (3)
AREA 2: Social and Behavioral Science for some Options 0-3
AREA 3: Humanities 3
AREA 5: Multicultural/Living Skills 3
1. Students planning to transfer to a college or university should consult
a counselor or Agriculture faculty regarding transfer requirements.
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM A.S.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.
2. 60 units and all graduation requirements are required for the AS
Degree.
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 45-51
Additional General Education 6-9
General Electives 0-9
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to double
count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these graduation
requirements are added, the number of units is increased by 6 units.
Agriculture – Sustainable Practices
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3447
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate covers the basic skills of
the Sustainable Agriculture and Ranching methods. The certificate
would include training in both plant (crop) and livestock sustainable
practices. Courses will include exploration of current sustainable
practices and case studies of area farms and ranches. This certificate
is a good avenue for students seeking an industry accepted
certificate, employment in the sustainable plant or livestock related
industries, or anyone interested in sustainable agriculture practices.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion
of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify sustainable agricultural practices, within both the plant
(crop) and livestock industries.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
AGAS 30 Livestock Production 3
AGEH 26 Integrated Pest Management 3
AGPS 20 Plant Science 4
AGPS 24 Soils 3
AGSA 56 Sustainable Ag and Farm Management 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 16
Applied Geographic Information
Systems
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1520
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate of Science degree in
Applied Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) provides students
with skills, knowledge and experience in the application of
GIS. Students complete courses in the technical aspects of GIS and
information technologies, along with courses in fields to which GIS is
commonly applied, including earth and social sciences, natural
resources and engineering. Students gain knowledge of maps,
geographic data, and imagery, while developing skills in data
collection, analysis and map creation. As students progress through
the program the applied field courses provide direction for learning
about the application of GIS, which gives direction to GIS project
work. Worksite learning allows students to gain GIS workplace
experience in their chosen field and to develop contacts among the
community of GIS professionals. Successful students will have strong
computer and critical thinking skills. Refer to
http://www.shastacollege.edu/gis for more information.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Explain and summarize key GIS concepts, applications and
societal implications.
2. Perform GIS data acquisition, capture, editing, and attributing.
3. Manage GIS data through file management, database design,
georeferencing and conversion.
4. Perform GIS analysis using queries, overlay functions, and models.
5. Produces a portfolio of maps demonstrating effective
communication, design aesthetics, application of GIS tools and
use of cartographic standards.
6. Employs best practices for GIS project design, planning, and
implementation.
7. Effectively engages with community through projects, volunteer
activities, user meetings and worksite learning.
8. Articulates key opportunities and challenges related to the
application of GIS for a chosen application discipline.
9. Performs customization of GIS applications through programming
and web map services.
10. Demonstrates effective written and oral communication as it
pertains to a chosen application discipline.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE:
GEOG 5* Digital Planet: GIS and Society 3
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3
GEOG 12 GIS Data Design and Capture 3
GEOG 13 GIS Spatial Analysis 3
GEOG 14 GIS Cartography and Visualization 3
GEOG 15 Intro to Remote Sensing 3
GEOG 25 GIS Projects 1
GEOG 94 GIS Worksite Learning 2
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES:
Choose 6 units from the following courses: 6
CIS 2* Introduction to Computer Science (3)
CIS 20 Access for Windows I (1)
CIS 21 Access for Windows II (1)
CIS 23 Database Management Systems (3)
CIS 52 Install and Configure Server 2012 (1)
CIS 53 Administering Server 2012 (1)
CIS 54 Configure Advanced Server 2012 Services (1)
CIS 61* C++Programming (3)
CIS 62* J ava Programming (3)
CIS 64 Web Programming using J ava/ PHP/Flash (3)
GEOG 21 GIS-CAD Integration (1)
GEOG 24 Customizing GIS (1)
APPLICATION DISCIPLINES:
Choose 6 to 8 units from the following courses: 6-8
AGNR 1* Intro to Natural Resources (3)
AGNR 50 Natural Resource Measurements (3)
ENGR 1A Measurements and Plane Surveying (3)
ENGR 27 Map and Computer-aided Drafting (3)
ESCI 10* Environmental Geology (4)
GEOG 1A*\1AL Physical Geography (3/1)
GEOG 1B* Cultural Geography (3)
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 36-38
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 4-6
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Applied Geographic Information Systems
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3449
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) Certificate at Shasta College provides students with the
knowledge and skills needed to apply principles, methods and tools of
geographic information systems (GIS). Students develop foundation
principles of maps, geographically referenced data, imagery and
global positioning systems. GIS fundamentals are taught, both in
conceptual and practical terms. Students learn the design of
geographic databases and the capture of data using global positioning
systems (GPS) and remotely sensed imagery. Spatial analysis skills
are developed, from basic geographic inquiry through more complex
analysis using GIS overlays and models. Students learn the principles
and practice of remote sensing and image processing for integration
with GIS and GPS. Maps are designed and implemented for output in
hardcopy and digital formats. Worksite learning allows students to
gain GIS workplace experience and to develop contacts among the
community of GIS professionals. Successful students will have strong
computer and critical thinking skills. Refer to
http://www.shastacollege.edu/gis for more information.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain and summarize key GIS concepts, applications and
societal implications.
2. Perform GIS data acquisition, capture, editing, and attributing.
3. Manage GIS data through file management, database design,
georeferencing and conversion.
4. Perform GIS analysis using queries, overlay functions, and models.
5. Produce a portfolio of maps demonstrating effective
communication, design aesthetics, application of GIS tools and use
of cartographic standards.
6. Employ best practices for GIS project design, planning, and
implementation.
7. Effectively engage with community through projects, volunteer
activities, user meetings and worksite learning.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/gis_gainful_employment.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
GEOG 5 Digital Plant: GIS and Society 3
GEOG 9 Map and Geospatial Principles 3
GEOG 10 Introduction to GIS 3
GEOG 12 GIS Data Design and Capture 3
GEOG 13 GIS Spatial Analysis 3
GEOG 14 GIS Cartography and Visualization 3
GEOG 15 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3
GEOG 25 GIS Projects 1
GEOG 94 GIS Worksite Learning 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 24
Art
Associate in Arts:
SC Program: AA.1040
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum qualifies the student for
the AA degree in Art. Students interested in transferring should check
course requirements with counselors or the transfer college.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Describe and successfully apply the elements and principles of art
and design to two-dimensional compositions or three dimensional
forms.
2. Select appropriate tools and techniques in dealing with a variety of
media then demonstrate informed, skilled and sensitive handling in
the execution of two-dimensional imagery and three-dimensional
forms.
3. Investigate, develop and employ conceptual themes which clearly
and consistently reflect the student’s point of view.
4. Effectively identify and utilize resources for art historical research.
5. Articulate his/her (objective and subjective) understanding of two
and three dimensional works in writing.
6. Orally evaluate the works of fellow students and implement
suggestions made through the evaluation of his/her work by others.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ART 2* History of Western Art Through Gothic Period 3
ART 3* Western Art, Renaissance to Contemporary 3
ART 12 Beginning Form, Design and Color 3
ART 13 Intermediate Form, Design and Color 3
ART 21A Beginning Freehand Drawing 3
ART 21B Intermediate Freehand Drawing 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose nine units) 9
ART 15 Three Dimensional Design (3)
ART 17 Shades, Shadows and Perspectives (3)
ART 26A Beginning Watercolor (3)
ART 26B Intermediate Watercolor (3)
ART 26C Advanced Intermediate Watercolor (3)
ART 26D Advanced Watercolor (3)
ART 29A Beginning Painting (3)
ART 29B Intermediate Painting (3)
ART 29C Advanced Intermediate Painting (3)
ART 29D Advanced Painting (3)
ART 31A Beginning Figure Drawing (3)
ART 31B Intermediate Figure Drawing (3)
ART 31C Advanced Intermediate Figure Drawing (3)
ART 31D Advanced Figure Drawing (3)
ART 35A Beginning Ceramics (3)
ART 35B Intermediate Ceramics (3)
ART 45 Beginning Glass (3)
ART 46 Glass Blowing (3)
ART 50A Beginning Printmaking (3)
ART 50B Intermediate Printmaking (3)
ART 50C Advanced Printmaking (3)
ART 55A Beginning Sculpture (3)
ART 55B Intermediate Sculpture (3)
ART 55C Advanced Sculpture (3)
ART 57 Sculptural Glass (3)
ART 60A Beginning Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 60B Intermediate Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 60C Advanced Intermediate Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 60D Advanced Darkroom Photography (3)
ART 70A Beginning Digital Photography (3)
ART 70B Intermediate Digital Photography (3)
ART 70C Advanced Intermediate Digital Photography (3)
ART 70D Advanced Digital Photography (3)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 27
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 15
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Automoti ve Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1050
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Automotive Technology Program is
designed to prepare students for employment and advancement in the
automotive field. Curriculum requirements have been developed for
certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) program. The curriculum has been planned to
provide technical knowledge and laboratory experiences related to a
wide range of automotive applications.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, replace and service
components/systems in student’s area of specialization.
2. Work safely and responsibly within all shop safety and
environmental guidelines and standards.
3. Demonstrate competency in accessing and applying technical
service information.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO 20 Engine Performance 4
AUTO 21 Advanced Engine Performance 3
AUTO 94 Automotive Worksite Learning 2
AUTO 130 Automotive Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 131 Automotive Wheel Alignment 2
AUTO 147 Automotive Braking Systems 3
AUTO 150 Introduction to Engine Machining 5
AUTO 161 Manual Drive Trains & Axles 3
AUTO 162 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 4
AUTO 163 Heating, Air Conditioning and Accessories 3
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
MATH 110* Essential Math 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 46
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 0
Degree Total 61*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Automotive Technology
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3010
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The objective is to allow the student to
gain entry level skills specific to the automotive industry.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, replace and service
components/systems in student’s area of specialization.
2. Work safely and responsibly within all shop safety and
environmental guidelines and standards.
3. Demonstrate competency in accessing and applying technical
service information.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_auto_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO 20 Engine Performance 4
AUTO 21 Advanced Engine Performance 3
AUTO 94 Automotive Worksite Learning 3
AUTO 130 Automotive Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 131 Automotive Wheel Alignment 2
AUTO 147 Automotive Braking Systems 3
AUTO 150 Introduction to Engine Machining 5
AUTO 161 Manual Drive Trains & Axles 3
AUTO 162 Automotive Transmissions and Transaxles 4
AUTO 163 Heating, Air Conditioning and Accessories 3
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 40
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Chassis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3435
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Introduction to automotive chassis
systems: Principles of automotive brake and suspension systems,
wheel balance, tire service, suspension and headlamp alignment;
maintenance, troubleshooting procedures, and proper use of alignment
and balancing machines, brake lathes and other diagnostic equipment;
diagnosis, disassembly, inspection, and rebuilding of suspension and
brake systems; emphasis on proper use of manuals and safe use of
tools and equipment; preparation for CA State Brake and Lamp
licensing exams.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of
the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Perform undercar inspections and repair suspension, hydraulic,
and active braking systems.
2. Diagnose vehicle alignment concerns.
3. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
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4. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the
automotive industry.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 130 Automotive Steering & Suspension 3
AUTO 131 Automotive Wheel Alignment 2
AUTO 147 Automotive Braking Systems 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 11
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Electrical-Electronics
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3436
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A study of basic electrical theory and
the function, diagnosis, and repair of modern automotive electrical
systems. Emphasis is placed on the use of instrumentation in the
diagnosis of electrical circuits and component failures.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of
the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
2. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive
industry.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 6
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Engine Performance
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3437
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate prepares a student to be
successful as an entry-level technician in vehicle electrical systems
repairs.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
2. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive
industry.
3. Interpret and analyze automotive fuel, and ignition systems.
4. Utilize appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and
troubleshooting principles on various automotive systems.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO 20 Engine Performance 4
AUTO 21 Advanced Engine Performance 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 13
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Heating – Air Conditioning
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3439
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Study of automotive air conditioning
systems: Principles and systems necessary for the installation,
design, function, and repair of air conditioning units; maintenance,
troubleshooting procedures, proper use of air conditioning charging
station and recovery/recycle equipment; emphasis on proper use of
manuals and safe use of tools and equipment.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
2. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive
industry.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of automotive HVAC systems and
approved air-conditioning service practices.
4. Utilize appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and
troubleshooting principles on automotive HVAC systems.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 1 Vehicle Electrical Systems 3
AUTO 10 Automotive Electronics 3
AUTO 163 Heating, Air Conditioning and Accessories 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 9
Automoti ve Technology –
Automoti ve Powertrain
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3440
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Theory, operation, diagnosis, repair and
maintenance of drivetrain and automatic transmissions: Single dry-
disc clutches, manual transmissions/transaxles, universal joints, final
drives, and hydraulically-controlled automatic transmissions and
transaxles.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
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certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore,
completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the overall operation of an automotive
2. Transmission and differential.
3. Utilize appropriate diagnostic equipment, documentation, and
troubleshooting principles on various power train systems.
4. Diagnose vehicle power train concerns.
5. Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive
electrical systems.
6. Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive
industry.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AUTO 161 Manual Drive Trains & Axles 3
AUTO 162 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 4
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 7
Business
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1085
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree prepares you to enter the
workforce and have the skills you need to move up the career ladder.
Your beginning career opportunities include entry-level marketing,
management, entrepreneur, customer service representative and
retail sales. The courses offered in this degree teach the skills
necessary to be successful in business. Many courses are offered
during the day and evening at one of our extended education
campuses, and online.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Explain the criteria for the formation and enforcement of business
and consumer contracts, including the specialty areas of sales and
agency.
2. Demonstrate the use of skills relevant for problem-solving,
decision-making, and resolving ethical dilemmas in the business
environment including critical thinking, effective written and oral
communication, working effectively in teams and the proficient use
of computers for information search, retrieval, problem solving and
communication.
3. Identify and explain the current economic indicators regarding
inflation, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy and their
effects on consumers and small businesses.
4. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the processes
of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the basic financial
statements for service and merchandising organizations in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
5. Utilize their ability to identify and apply business and finance
concepts to advance into upper division course work as business
majors in the fields of accounting, finance, marketing, management
and information technology and services.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
ACCT 102 Basic Accounting II 3
ACCT 103 Computerized Accounting 2
BUAD 6 Business Law I OR 3
BUAD 8 Business Law II
BUAD 10* Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 12 International Business 3
BUAD 40 Entrepreneurship and Small Business OR 3
BUAD 176 Principles of Retailing
BUAD 41 Supervision and Leadership 3
BUAD 45* Human Relations on the J ob 3
BUAD 66* Business Communications 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce 1
BUAD 76 Sales OR 3
BUAD 77 Principles of Marketing
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
ECON 1B* Principles of Economics (MACRO) 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows – I 1
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 43
Additional General Education 12
General Electives 5
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Business Administration –
Accounting Concentration
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1081
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree prepares you to enter the
workforce in an entry level accounting, bookkeeping, or clerk position
with many private sector and government organizations. This degree
also provides an excellent knowledge base for those planning to pursue
an advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, or law (ACCT
2 and ACCT 4 are recommended for these students).
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the
processes of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the
basic financial statements for service and merchandising
organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
2. Identify and illustrate fundamental accounting concepts,
classifications, cost systems, cost-volume-profit relationships,
budgeting and profit planning to support planning, control and
decision making activities of management.
3. Use integrated accounting software in performing the processes of
the accounting cycle and preparing the basic financial statements
for service and merchandising organizations in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
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4. Prepare and process payroll records and payroll tax returns in
compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
5. Apply the Internal Revenue Code and related Treasury Regulations
as they relate to individual, partnership and corporation income
taxes; prepare simple individual income tax returns.
6. Explain the criteria for the formation and enforcement of business
and consumer contracts, including the specialty areas of sales and
agency.
7. Demonstrate the use of skills relevant for problem solving, decision
making and solving ethical dilemmas in the business environment
including critical thinking, effective written and oral communication,
working effectively in teams and the proficient use of computers for
information search, retrieval, problem solving and communication.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I (3) AND 6-8
ACCT 102 Basic Accounting II (3)
OR
ACCT 2 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4) AND
ACCT 4 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (4)
ACCT 103 Computerized Accounting 2
ACCT 104 Payroll Accounting 2
ACCT 194 Income Tax 3
BUAD 6 Business Law I 3
BUAD 10* Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 15 Business and Society 3
BUAD 45* Human Relations on the J ob 3
BUAD 66* Business Communications 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
CIS 20 Access for Windows-I (1) OR 1-3
CIS 23 Fundamentals of SQL (3)
OAS 10 Excel for Windows I 1
OAS 11 Excel for Windows II 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten-Key 0.5
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 37.5 – 41.5
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 3.5 – 7.5
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Business Administration –
Business Entrepreneurship
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3055
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
have the foundation necessary to begin building a small business.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore,
completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Present an outline of a well-structured business plan, beginning
with the Title Page and ending with an Appendix. There are a total
of 11 topics discussed in class.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 40 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 3
BUAD 42 Financing a Small Business 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce 1
BUAD 120 Starting a Small Business 1
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Business Retailing
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3351
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to enable
students to find entry-level positions in the retail selling areas as sales
personnel.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Express the accounting equation; identify and perform the
processes of the accounting cycle; and prepare and interpret the
basic financial statements for service and merchandising
organizations in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
2. Recognize, acknowledge and apply the functions and
responsibilities of retail management.
3. Develop and apply a business retailing strategy leading to a
business plan.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_buad_gainful_employment/.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
BUAD 10 Introduction to Business 3
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the J ob 3
BUAD 66 Business Communications 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce 1
BUAD 76 Sales 3
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3
BUAD 94 Business Worksite Learning 1
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
BUAD 176 Principles of Retailing 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 29
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Computer and Information Systems-
Systems Management
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1157
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree combines the core business
courses with courses in the Information Technolog (IT) skills area. It
prepares you to enter the workforce in an entry level IT related
position with many public and private organizations, or to start your
own IT related business. The degree also prepares you to transfer to
a four-year institution and complete a bachelor’s degree in an IT
related area.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate at a fundamental level of knowledge and
understanding of business practices including finance, accounting,
marketing, management, human relations, e-commerce, legal and
ethical considerations.
2. Given a set of requirements design, develop, and debug a
computer program that satisfies the requirements.
3. Demonstrate competence using office software including database,
spreadsheet, and word processing.
4. Given a set of requirements design and build a web page that
meets the requirements.
5. Build and troubleshoot a computer network involving three
computers, an ethernet switch, and IP addressing.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ART 80A Graphic Design 3
BUAD 10 * Introduction to Business (fulfills GE requirement) 3
BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to e-Commerce 1
BUAD 72 e-Commerce Marketing 1
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3
CIS 2 * Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 20 Access for Windows 1
CIS 23 Fundamentals of SQL 3
CIS 60 * Visual Basic Programming 3
CIS 62 * J ava Programming 3
CIS 64 Web Programming Using J AVA/PHP/FLASH 3
CIS 73 Photoshop 1
CIS 83 Web Design Using Dreamweaver 2
CIS 86 HTML 3
CIS 92 Computer Security 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows – 1 1
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 41
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 4
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a
test. If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to
double count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these
graduation requirements are added, the number of units is
increased by 6 units.
Computer and Information Systems –
Cisco Networking
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3441
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate program is awarded to
students who have successfully completed the Introduction to
Computer Science course and the CCNA sequence of courses.
Students learn entry level networking skills that will help prepare them
for a career in the Information Technology (IT) field. The program
prepares students to take the Cisco CCNA certification exam.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate competence in the area of Cisco Networking. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able to
build networks with the following features: three computers on a
LAN using a switch; a router with passwords, interfaces, routing
protocol configured; a switch with two VLANs and STP protocol;
PPP encapsulation and PAP/CHAP authentication protocols
between two routers connected with a serial link.
2. Convert an IP Address and subnet mask from a dotted decimal
notation into a binary format. Using the values in a binary format
the student will then be able to demonstrate the function of the
subnet mask in isolating the network address.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cis_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 31 CCNA1–Networking/Home and Small Business 3
CIS 32 CCNA2–Working at a Small to Med. Business/ISP 3
CIS 33 CCNA3–Routing and Switching in the Enterprise 3
CIS 34 CCNA4–Designing/Supporting Computer Networks 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16
Computer and Information Systems –
Network Administration
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1158
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree program prepares students
for a career working in the Information Technology (IT) field as a
computer and network technician. The primary focus of this field is to
design, install, and maintain computer and networking systems. The
program focuses on three primary areas of study--Cisco networking,
Microsoft networking, and computer maintenance. The program
prepares students to take certification exams including Cisco CCNA,
Comptia A+, and Microsoft MCTS. Specific skills that are taught include
switch and router installation, wireless network installation, server
installation, communication technologies, host computer installation and
troubleshooting, and basic electronics. Throughout the entire curriculum
interpersonal skills are taught and emphasized as a vitally important part
of the skill set of a successful IT technician.
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This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate competence in the area of Cisco Networking. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able
to build networks with the following features: three computers
on a LAN using a switch; a router with passwords, interfaces,
routing protocol configured; a switch with two VLANs and STP
protocol; PPP encapsulation and PAP/CHAP authentication
protocols between two routers connected with a serial link.
2. Demonstrate competence in the area of A+ computer
maintenance. To demonstrate competence in this area the
student will be able to: accurately identify and explain the
function of the CPU, harddrive, RAM, CDROM drive, and video
card of a PC.
3. Demonstrate competence in the area of Microsoft Networking.
To demonstrate competence in this area the student will be
able to: Install Windows Seven Professional; to Manage
Users, Computers and Groups in Windows 2008 Server; to
Implement, Manage and Maintain Name Resolution; to Plan
and Implement Server Roles and Server Security; to Plan and
Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure; to Create the
Logical Design for an Active Directory Infrastructure; to Create
the Logical Design for Network Infrastructure Security.
4. Demonstrate competence in the area of human relations and
presentation skills. To demonstrate competence in these areas
the student will effectively work with other students in a team
setting and effectively present a team network design project to
a design review committee consisting of other students.
5. Demonstrate competence in the area of web page design and
development. To demonstrate competence in these areas the
student will develop and publish a 3-page web site to a server.
The site must include the following elements: (1) appropriate
overall design elements; (2) working hyperlinks among pages,
to an outside site(s), and to an e-mail address; (3) a table; and
(4) a form.
6. Demonstrate competence in the area of basic electronics. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will
accurately test electronic components such as LED, 7Segment
display, pushbutton, speaker and photo sensor, and correctly
build circuits with the electronic components and program a
microcontroller to manipulate the built circuits.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
BUAD 41* Leadership and Supervision 3
BUAD 45 * Human Relations on the J ob 3
CIS 2 * Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 23 Fundamentals of SQL 3
CIS 31 Cisco CCNA 1 3
CIS 32 Cisco CCNA 2 3
CIS 33 Cisco CCNA 3 3
CIS 34 Cisco CCNA 4 3
CIS 50 Windows 8 – Configuration 1
CIS 51 Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 1
CIS 52 Install and Configure Server 2012 1
CIS 53 Administering Server 2012 1
CIS 54 Configure Advanced Server 2012 Server 1
CIS 55 Exchange Server 2010, Configuring 1
CIS 72 Fundamentals of Linux 3
CIS 90 A+Certification Prep/Cisco IT Essentials I 4
CIS 92 Computer Security 3
INDE 38 Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 44
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 0
Degree Total 62*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
CIS – Network Administration
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3106
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate program is very similar to
the CIS degree program with the CCNA option. The primary
difference is that the general education classes are not required as
part of the certificate program. In addition the elective courses for the
degree program are not required in the certificate program. These
omissions will result in a narrower skill set for completers of this
program versus the CIS degree program. However, the essential
skills to prepare students for a career in the IT field as a computer and
network technician are still taught as part of this program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate competence in the area of Cisco Networking. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able to
build networks with the following features: three computers on a
LAN using a switch; a router with passwords, interfaces, routing
protocol configured; a switch with two VLANs and STP protocol;
PPP encapsulation and PAP/CHAP authentication protocols
between two routers connected with a serial link.
2. Demonstrate competence in the area of A+ computer
maintenance. To demonstrate competence in this area the student
will be able to: accurately identify and explain the function of the
CPU, harddrive, RAM, CDROM drive, and video card of a PC.
3. Demonstrate competence in the area of Microsoft Networking. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will be able to:
Install Windows Seven Professional; to Manage Users, Computers
and Groups in Windows 2008 Server; to Implement, Manage and
Maintain Name Resolution; to Plan and Implement Server Roles
and Server Security; to Plan and Implement an Active Directory
Infrastructure; to Create the Logical Design for an Active Directory
Infrastructure; to Create the Logical Design for Network
Infrastructure Security.
4. Demonstrate competence in the area of web page design and
development. To demonstrate competence in these areas the
student will develop and publish a 3-page web site to a server.
The site must include the following elements: (1) appropriate
overall design elements; (2) working hyperlinks among pages, to
an outside site(s), and to an e-mail address; (3) a table; and (4) a
form.
5. Demonstrate competence in the area of basic electronics. To
demonstrate competence in this area the student will accurately
test electronic components such as LED, 7Segment display,
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pushbutton, speaker and photo sensor, and correctly build circuits
with the electronic components and program a microcontroller to
manipulate the built circuits.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cis_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 45 Human Relations 3
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 31 Cisco CCNA 1 3
CIS 32 Cisco CCNA 2 3
CIS 33 Cisco CCNA 3 3
CIS 34 Cisco CCNA 4 3
CIS 50 Windows 8 – Configuration 1
CIS 51 Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 1
CIS 52 Install and Configure Server 2012 1
CIS 53 Administering Server 2012 1
CIS 54 Configure Advanced Server 2012 Server 1
CIS 55 Exchange Server 2010, Configuring 1
CIS 90 A+Certification Prep/Cisco IT Essentials I 4
CIS 92 Computer Safety 3
INDE 38 Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 35
Computer and Information Systems –
Web Design
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3115
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to be an
introduction to the basics of designing and building simple Web
pages. The curriculum assists students, small business owners, office
and IT workers, and hobbyists to design and maintain a presence on
the Web.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Use a computer and the internet for daily needs.
2. Build dynamic web pages for personal and business use.
3. Incorporate graphics and photos into web pages.
4. Understand e-commerce basics and how to design a marketable
website.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cis_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ART 80A Graphic Design 3
BUAD 71 Introduction to E-Commerce 1
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 64 Web Programming Using J ava/PHP/Flash 3
CIS 73 Photoshop 1
CIS 83 Web Design Using Dream Weaver 2
CIS 86 HTML 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Computer and Information Systems –
Windows Server
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3444
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate will prepare students for
employment in the field of information technology networking. J obs in
this sector include computer network technician, network
administrator, network manager, data files manager, back-up
operator, network security technician, etc.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Plan an effective Windows Server Active Directory deployment.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 45 Human Relations 3
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 50 Windows 8 Configuring 1
CIS 51 Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 1
CIS 52 Install and Configure Server 2012 1
CIS 53 Administering Server 2012 1
CIS 54 Configure Advanced Server 2012 Server 1
CIS 55 Exchange Server 2010, Configuring 1
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 13
Computer Maintenance
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3429
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Computer Maintenance Certificate
Program provides the exposure and training necessary to maintain and
troubleshoot common microcomputer systems to the board level. This
program provides hands-on training in basic electronics, DOS installation
and operation, PC repair and computer management.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify and troubleshoot common problems with computer parts
and how to solve the associated problems.
2. Describe the different types of memory, how each operate and
installation procedure.
3. Install a Microsoft operating system and configure the computer as
a typical workstation.
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Computer Maintenance certificate continued…
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cis_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 45 Human Relations on the J ob 3
CIS 2 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CIS 31 Cisco CCNA 1 3
CIS 90 A+Certification Prep/Cisco IT Essentials I 4
INDE 38 Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Construction Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1165
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The curriculum prepares students for
entry-level employment in the carpentry trade. Award of specific
apprenticeship credit will depend on the employer, local union
regulations, aptitude of student as well as curriculum completed.
Under normal circumstances, credit for partial fulfillment of
apprenticeship requirements can be attained.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Explain and demonstrate the use of appropriate personal protective
equipment.
2. Identify other construction hazards on your job site, including
hazardous material exposures, environmental elements, welding
and cutting hazards, confined spaces, and fires.
3. Perform construction math with and without a calculator including
adding, subtraction, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions,
percentages as well as decimals in the field.
4. Identify power tools commonly used in the construction trades.
5. Recognize relate and identify basic construction drawing terms,
components, symbols and different classifications of construction
drawings.
6. Calculate the quantities of lumber and wood products using
industry-standard methods.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
CONS 52 Residential Estimating 3
CONS 53 Materials of Construction 3
CONS 54 Survey of the Building Industry 3
CONS 56 Essentials of Construction 3
CONS 84 Analysis of Construction Drawings/Specs 3
CONS 160 Carpentry Practices 5
CONS 161 Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Systems 5
CONS 178 Building Codes and Standards 3
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 32
Additional General Education 21
General Electives 7
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Construction Technology
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3125
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The curriculum prepares students for
entry-level employment in the carpentry trade. Award of specific
apprenticeship credit will depend on the employer, local union
regulations, aptitude of student as well as curriculum completed.
Under normal circumstances, credit for partial fulfillment of
apprenticeship requirements can be attained.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain and demonstrate the use of appropriate personal protective
equipment.
2. Identify other construction hazards on your job site, including
hazardous material exposures, environmental elements, welding
and cutting hazards, confined spaces, and fires.
3. Perform construction math with and without a calculator including
adding, subtraction, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions,
percentages as well as decimals in the field.
4. Identify power tools commonly used in the construction trades.
5. Recognize relate and identify basic construction drawing terms,
components, symbols and different classifications of construction
drawings.
6. Calculate the quantities of lumber and wood products using
industry-standard methods.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_cons_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CONS 52 Residential Estimating 3
CONS 54 Survey of the Building Industry 3
CONS 56 Essentials of Construction 3
CONS 84 Analysis of Construction Drawings/Specs 3
CONS 160 Carpentry Practices 5
CONS 161 Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Systems 5
CONS 178 Building Codes and Standards 3
MATH 100 Technical Applications of Mathematics 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 28
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Customer Service Academy
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3133
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Customer Service Academy will
equip you with the ability to manage or improve many workplace
issues that, if addressed, will lead to improved business productivity.
The topics range from conflict resolution to team building to
communicating with people (both employees and customers). This is
a short list of the ten (10) topics included in the academy. You can
register for one or all of the academy topics, depending on the
challenging issues you face either personally or professionally. Each
course topic requires 9 hours of study and awards .5 units of elective
academic credit.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office, therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. List ways in which to communicate more effectively to both internal
and external customers.
2. Recognize conflict styles and manage conflict situations utilizing
conflict resolution skills.
3. List ways to maintain/change your attitude in order to provide
superior customer service.
4. Embrace change within organizations and apply skills to cope with
change.
5. Self-assess individual attitude, stress, communication style,
personality style and apply skills to work with team members who
possess different styles.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
BUAD 81 Stress Management in the Workplace .5
BUAD 82 Managing Organizational Change .5
BUAD 83 Conflict Resolution .5
BUAD 84 Attitude in the Workplace .5
BUAD 85 Customer Service in the Workplace .5
BUAD 86 Decision Making and Problem Solving .5
BUAD 87 Team Building .5
BUAD 88 Communicating with People .5
BUAD 89 Time Management .5
BUAD 90 Values and Ethics .5
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 5
Dental Hygiene
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1173
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Dental Hygiene Program is
designed to train students to work as dental hygienists who have
specific knowledge of the dental hygiene profession, a sophisticated
level of thinking ability, and the positive character traits (i.e.,
responsibility, discipline, and initiative) necessary to succeed at any
level in the workplace.
All courses in the program will employ an integrated teaching strategy
that will include development of critical skills, competence in oral and
written English communication, and competence in applied math for
problem solving. In addition, all courses will provide a broad
understanding of “all aspects of the field (industry).” The program will be
articulated with various transfer institutions so that those students who
choose to transfer for further study may do so.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. 95% of those students who are eligible to sit for the National Board
Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) will pass their examination
on the first attempt.
2. Upon completion and passing the NBDHE, 90% of those students
who are eligible to sit for the State Board Exam will pass their
examination on the first attempt.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE PROGRAM:
Space in the program is limited. A new class is enrolled every fall
semester. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must file an
enrollment packet with the Admissions office during a designated
enrollment period. All qualified applicants are offered enrollment on a
space available basis in the order of their application ranking. Final
selection of qualified applicants is competitive. Specific information is
available in the Selection Criteria tab on the website.
Students must meet all the following requirements for application:
1. Students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
2. The “Prerequisite Science” courses listed below must be
competed with a grade of C or higher in each course and a
minimum science 2.5 GPA.
3. Prerequisites must be completed upon application. No in-
progress courses will be accepted.
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
ANAT 1* Anatomy 5
PHY 1* Physiology (with Lab) 5
MICR 1* Microbiology 5
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
CHEM 2A* Introduction to Chemistry 5
CHEM 2B* Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 5
SOC 1* Introduction to Sociology 3
PSYC 1A* General Psychology 3
CMST 60* Public Speaking OR 3
**CMST 10* Interpersonal Communication
FSS 25* Nutrition 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
** ONLY if completed with a grade of C or higher during or prior to
Spring 2014.
TOTAL PREREQUISITE UNITS 41
HEALTH & SAFETY CLINICAL CLEARANCE:
Upon acceptance for enrollment, students must meet additional
clinical requirements. All students participating in clinical experiences
must submit proof of immunity of specific immunizations or serum
titers, cleared criminal background check, negative drug screen,
current physical examination and negative TB screening, and provide
current valid Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider card (CPR)
which includes adult, child & infant resuscitation with two person
rescue and AED training). Students are financially responsible for
meeting these requirements according to established program
process. Specific information is available on the Health and Safety
Requirements tab on the website or students may call the Division
Office (530-339-3600)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must graduate from the Dental Hygiene Program to be
eligible to take the state licensing examination. Due to the time
commitments of the program, it is strongly recommended that students
complete the following additional requirements for graduation before
beginning dental hygiene courses:
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• Completion of the Humanities requirement.
• Completion of competence in mathematics. MATH 102
Intermediate Algebra or MATH 110 Essential Math are the
advised courses for meeting this requirement.
• Completion of the multi-cultural awareness requirement.
• Completion of computer literacy.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program in order to
take the courses listed below. Students must show competence in all
semester courses (with a grade of C or better) in order to progress
through the curriculum. A failing grade in any theory or clinical course
within a semester will require withdrawal or result in failure from the
program.
CORE COURSES:
DNTL 10 Oral Biology 3
DNTL 11 Oral Radiology 3
DNTL 12 Head and Neck Anatomy 2
DNTL 13 Dental Health Education/Seminar 2
DNTL 14 Introduction to Clinic 4
DNTL 20 Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide 2
DNTL 21 General and Oral Pathology 4
DNTL 23 Patient Management and Geriatrics 2
DNTL 24 Clinical Practice I 4
DNTL 25 Clinic I Seminar 2
DNTL 26 Nutrition in Dentistry 1
DNTL 30 Periodontology I 3
DNTL 31 Pharmacology 2
DNTL 32 Dental Materials 2
DNTL 33 Advanced Clinical Topics 2
DNTL 34 Clinical Practice II 4
DNTL 35 Clinic II Seminar 1
DNTL 40 Periodontology II 1
DNTL 41 Practice and Financial Management 1
DNTL 42 Clinic III Seminar 2
DNTL 43 Clinical Practice III 4
DNTL 44 Community Oral Health 3
DNTL 45 Ethics and J urisprudence 2
TOTAL MAJOR UNITS: 56
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 97
Additional General Education 6
General Electives 0
Degree Total 103*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Diesel Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1175
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum prepares the student for
entry into the mechanic trade related to heavy equipment and diesel
engines. Award of apprenticeship credit for completion of the program
will depend on the employer, local union regulations, aptitude of
student, as well as the curriculum completed. The Diesel Technology
major requires technical courses to satisfy the minimum requirements
for the major. Students are encouraged to take as many technical
courses and related electives as their program will permit. When
necessary, auto mechanic courses and diesel courses may be
interchanged to satisfy major requirements.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. With an emphasis on general education, explain the basic theory of
the subject matter or system for the course of instruction based on
industry standards.
2. With an emphasis on general education, analyze a scenario based
upon an equipment system failure / problem / complaint.
3. With an emphasis on general education, employ a systematic
approach to troubleshooting a system malfunction and prepare a
solution.
4. With an emphasis on general education, demonstrate the correct
tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction.
5. With an emphasis on general education, verify if the path of repair
was correct by testing and/or completing a work order/report.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
DIES 48 Hydraulics 3.5
DIES 49 Advanced Hydraulics 3
DIES 94 Worksite Learning For Diesel Technology 1
DIES 160 Diesel Engine Electronic Control 4
DIES 161 Diesel Technology Field Training 2
DIES 162 Heavy Duty Power Train 4
DIES 164 Diesel Performance Analysis 4
DIES 166 Diesel Engines 6
DIES 170 Heavy Duty Braking Systems 4
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Tech. 1
MATH 110* Essential Math 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 73, 170, 171, 174, 175 or 178 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 45.5
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 0
Degree Total 60.5*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Diesel Technology
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3134
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum prepares the student for
entry into the mechanic trade related to heavy equipment and diesel
engines. Award of apprenticeship credit for completion of the program
will depend on the employer, local union regulations, aptitude of
student, as well as the curriculum completed.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
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requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or system for the
course of instruction based on industry standards.
2. Analyze a scenario based upon an equipment system
failure/problem/ complaint.
3. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a system
malfunction and prepare a solution.
4. Demonstrate the correct tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair
a malfunction.
5. Verify if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing
a work order/report.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_dies_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
DIES 48 Hydraulics 3.5
DIES 49 Advanced Hydraulics 3
DIES 94 Worksite Learning For Diesel Technology 1-4
DIES 160 Diesel Engine Electronic Control 4
DIES 161* Diesel Technology Field Training 2
DIES 162 Heavy Duty Power Train 4
DIES 164 Diesel Performance Analysis 4
DIES 166* Diesel Engines 6
DIES 170 Heavy Duty Braking Systems 4
ENGL 190 Reading & Writing II 4
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Tech. 1
MATH 100 Technical Applications of Mathematics 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 73, 170, 171, 174, 175 or 178 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 45.5 – 48.5
Dietary Service Supervisor
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3431
Students interested in this certificate should contact the
Health Sciences Division Dean at (530) 339-3609.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Dietary Service Supervisor program
is designed to prepare students to work in a supervisory role in the
food and nutrition services area of the healthcare industry. Graduates
of the Shasta College DSS program can lawfully use the title of
Dietetic Service Supervisor, as described in CA State Law, Title 22.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify the location of applicable laws and regulations and
determine compliance to regulatory requirements (state and
federal). Determine acceptable standards of care in dietary
services. Includes but not limited to California Code of Regulations,
Title 22; Federal Code of Regulations; Business and Professions
Code of Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered; and Food
and Drug Administration Food Code.
2. Identify the role and limitations (no scope of practice) of the Dietary
Service Supervisor under law (Title 22) for the Operation of Food
Service.
3. Participate with the Registered Dietitian in the timely review and
revision of the facility’s policies and procedures to ensure that they
are in compliance with regulations and standards of practice.
Identify location of Diet Manuals.
4. Assist in the orientation of new employees. Assist in the ongoing,
planned staff development of seasoned employees to ensure that
they are competent to carry out the functions of the dietary service
and trained in approved policies.
5. Assist in the development of Quality Assurance Programs to
monitor staff practices for compliance, to determine training needs,
and to evaluate resident/patient satisfaction.
6. Assist in the development of planned menu (and disaster menus)
to meet the nutritional needs of resident/patients in accordance
with the recommended dietary allowances. Ensure that therapeutic
menus and standardized recipes are followed, as approved by
R.D.
7. Ensure that food is served by methods that conserve nutritive
value, flavor and appearance. Ensure that food is prepared in a
form designed to meet individual needs and substitutions are of
similar nutritive value.
8. Ensure that residents/patients receive and consume foods in the
appropriate form as prescribed by the physician who is lawfully
authorized to prescribe. Ensure that there is accommodation of food
preferences, maintenance of current profile cards are maintained,
and provide assistive devices as needed.
9. Ensure that food is stored, prepared, distributed, and served under
sanitary conditions to prevent food borne illness. This includes the
sanitation oversight of areas assigned to other departments such
as the cleaning & sanitizing of internal components of the ice
machine & nurse pantry refrigerators, trash disposal systems.
10. Ensure that the department runs smoothly (including the food
ordering and storage according to applicable state requirements),
staffing schedules, employee health, labor relations, safety
programs and other duties as assigned by administration.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs_dss_gainfulemployment.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE:
CULA 50 Sanitation and Safety 2
DSS 10 Food Production Management 3
DSS 63 DSS Operations and Management 3
DSS 94 DSS Certificate Worksite Learning 3
FSS 25 Nutrition 3
FSS 27 Nutrition and Disease 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16
Earl y Childhood Education
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1190
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Early Childhood Education Program
prepares students to become teachers and directors in programs
providing care and learning opportunities for young children. The
college courses focus on training for careers in preschools, Head Start,
childcare, infant-toddler and school age care, and family childcare.
Programs for young children require different qualifications for teachers
and child care providers. The A.S. Degree in Early Childhood
Education at Shasta College meets course work qualifications for the
Child Development Teacher Permit Level and Title 22 staff
qualifications for a teacher and director. Additional specified
experience with children is required.
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The Shasta College Early Childhood Education Program is
participating in a statewide Curriculum Alignment Project between
California Community Colleges and participating CSU and UC
systems. A twenty-four unit core of eight specific Early Childhood
Education courses will articulate with participating four year degree
programs in Child Development and Early Childhood Education.
There are a minimum of 44 units in the major required for the
Associate Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Students
need to complete core-required courses (38 units) and an additional 6
units of restricted elective courses. Twenty-one (21) General
Education units will complete the Associate of Science degree in Early
Childhood Education. All courses applied to the ECE A.S. Degree
must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Apply an understanding of principles of child development in
planning inclusive and developmentally appropriate curriculum and
environments.
2. Exhibit skill in observation and documentation as a vehicle for child
and program assessment and curriculum design.
3. Create environments that are healthy, respectful and supportive to
children and their families.
4. Utilize positive guidance of young children based on an
understanding of cognitive, physical, and social and emotional
development of children.
5. Identify professional standards and expectations as based upon
NA EYC’S Code of Ethical Conduct.
6. Discuss current trends and issues in the field of Early Childhood
Education.
7. Perform common tasks online and access resources and
information in regard to current best practices in early education.
8. Identify and exhibit the ability to interact successfully with children
and adults from an ever changing society.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ECE 1 * Human Development OR 3
ECE 9 * Child Growth and Development
(ECE 9 is recommended for students planning to transfer to a 4
year program for a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child
Development)
ECE 2 * Child, Family, Community 3
ECE 3 Early Childhood Program Administration 3
ECE 7 Early Childhood Observation & Assessment 3
ECE 8 Teaching Practicum for Young Children 5
ECE 15 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECE 17 Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
ECE 20 Introduction to Curriculum 3
ECE 28* Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
ECE 52 Guidance in Adult-Child Relations 3
ECE 60 Advanced Curriculum 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose six units) 6
ECE 6 Exploring Family Childcare (1)
ECE 10 Early Childhood Learning (3)
ECE 12 Infant-Toddler Learning (3)
ECE 14 School Age and Adolescent Development (3)
ECE 16 Fundamentals of EC Mentoring & Supervision (2)
ECE 22 EC Curriculum: Infant/Toddler Care (3)
ECE 24 EC Curriculum: School Age Care (3)
ECE 26 The Child With Special Needs (3)
ECE 27 Teaching Children with Special Needs (3)
ECE 51 Early Childhood Staffing and Management (3)
ECE 140 Essentials of 40 Developmental Assets (1)
ECE 147 Mental Health Awareness in ECE Programs (1)
ECE 155 The Young Child: Intro to the Montessori Method (1)
ECE graduates are qualified to work with children ages 0-5. However, it
is recommended that students meet the additional 5-unit requirement by
selecting and completing one of the following Specializations
(Infant/Toddler School-Age, or Special Needs in ECE). A Specialization
is required for the Master Teacher Level of the Child Development
Permit, issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
Associate and Teacher Levels do not require a Specialization.
INFANT/TODDLER TEACHING SPECIALIZATION
ECE 12 Infant-Toddler Learning 3
ECE 22 E.C. Curriculum: Infant/Toddler Care 3
SCHOOL-AGE TEACHING SPECIALIZATION
ECE 14 School-Age and Adolescent Development 3
ECE 24 E.C. Curriculum: School-Age Care 3
SPECIAL NEEDS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/
EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIZATION
ECE 26 The Child with Special Needs 3
ECE 27 Teaching Children with Special Needs 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 41
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 4
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Early Childhood Education
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3451
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Early Childhood Education
Certificate will offer students initial training to work with young
children. After completion of the 26-unit certificate requirements, the
student will qualify for employment as an entry-level teacher in private
child care settings licensed through the Department of Social
Services. The Early Childhood Education Certificate course work also
meets the training requirements for the Child Development Associate
Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing. All certificate requirements must be completed with a
“C” grade or better.
This 26 unit certificate is intended to fulfill the ECE requirement of a
lower-division program of study that can transfer to the CSU system.
With additional coursework, both at lower-division and upper-division
levels, it prepares the student for in-depth coursework toward higher
degree attainment. When the 26-unit certificate is combined with 16
General Education units, it qualifies the student for a Child
Development Permit issued by the Office of Teacher Credentialing, at
the Teacher level.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Apply an understanding of principles of child development in
planning exclusive and developmentally appropriate curriculum
environments.
2. Exhibit skills in observation and documentation as a vehicle for
child and program assessment curriculum design.
3. Create environments that are healthy, respectful, and supportive to
children and their families.
4. Utilize positive guidance of young children based on an
understanding of cognitive, physical, and social and emotional
development of children.
5. Establish and maintain safe and healthy learning environments for
young children.
6. Upon completion of the ECE Certificate, students will, through
planned and sequenced field experiences, develop the knowledge,
skills and professional dispositions necessary to promote the
development and learning of young children.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs_ece_ececert_gainfulemployment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ECE 2 Child, Family, Community 3
ECE 7 Early Childhood Observation and Assessment 3
ECE 8 Teaching Practicum for Young Children 5
ECE 9 Child, Growth and Development 3
ECE 15 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ECE 17 Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
ECE 20 Introduction to Curriculum 3
ECE 28 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 26
Earl y Childhood Education –
Famil y Childcare
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3154
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Early Childhood Education Family
Childcare Certificate offers students initial training for employment as
a family childcare provider. After completion of the 17-unit certification
program, the student will be prepared to seek a family childcare
provider position or family childcare licensure (assuming ability to
pass Community Care Licensing [Social Services Dept.] requirements
related to physical site).
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Apply principles of child development in planning inclusive and
developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments.
2. Utilize positive guidance of young children based on an
understanding of cognitive, social and emotional development of
children.
3. Create environments that are healthy, respectful and supportive to
children and their families.
4. Identify and analyze the elements of professionalism and its
importance in family childcare settings.
5. Complete class exercises applying management and operation
knowledge by developing an operational structure of a mock family
childcare setting.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs/ece_fccert_gainfulemployment/.
All courses to be applied to the Early Childhood Education Family
Childcare Certificate must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ECE 1 Human Development OR 3
ECE 9 Child Growth and Development
ECE 2 Child, Family, Community 3
ECE 6 Exploring Family Childcare 1
ECE 52 Guidance in Adult-Child Relations 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose two courses) 6
ECE 12 Infant/Toddler Learning (3)
ECE 14 School-Age Learning (3)
ECE 17 Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children (3)
ECE 20 Introduction to Curriculum (3)
ECE 22 EC Curriculum: Infant/Toddler Care (3)
ECE 24 EC Curriculum: School Age Care (3)
ECE 26 The Child With Special Needs (3)
ECE 27 Teaching Children with Special Needs (3)
ECE 28 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3)
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16
English as a Second Language
Certificate of Completion
Certificate:
SC Program: NCR.1001
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate of completion is
comprised of six non-credit courses that range from ESL beginning to
advanced. These non-credit courses generally serve our immigrant
population who seek language skills for employment and daily living.
Instruction follows a communication-based approach to language
learning. The last level in this sequence, ESL 336, acts as a transition
course for students who want to pursue academic studies.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Meet three of the four course level student learning outcomes for
the highest level course in the Program, ESL 236 or ESL 336.
REQUIRED NON-CREDIT COURSES:
ESL 331 Beginning Low
ESL 332 Beginning High
ESL 333 Intermediate
ESL 334 Intermediate High
ESL 336 Advanced
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Entrepreneurial Manufacturing
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3450
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Entrepreneurial Manufacturing
Certificate will prepare students for jobs in the manufacturing industry
such as to design, manufacture and market their own products, to start
small businesses in or related to manufacturing and to setup and
operate manufacturing equipment and mechatronic systems.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will produce a predefined product to a given standard using
one or more pieces of manufacturing equipment.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/Academic%20Affairs/BAIT/INDE/Pages/
16382.aspx
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 40 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 3
CIS 94 CIS Worksite Learning 2
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
INDE 37 Electricity and Electronics 3
INDE 38 Introduction and Industrial Mechatronics 3
INDE 40 Entrepreneurial Manufacturing 2
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Famil y Studies
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1225
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to provide
students with foundational skills and concepts about human
interaction within the primary social, cultural, and economic system of
our society – the family. Individual and family issues that arise from
changing societal patterns have created a vast need for a variety of
support services. Students with an A.S. Degree in Family Studies will
have the opportunity to enter the Human Services field in a number of
paraprofessional positions, and with additional coursework would be
prepared to transfer to a four-year college/university with lower
division preparation for a Bachelor’s of Social Work.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Identify the impact of the context (historical, cultural, societal,
and/or familial) on individuals as they develop, as well as the
reciprocal influences, and apply this understanding when analyzing
human behavior.
2. Integrate the perspectives of continuity and change,
multidirectional pathways, and resiliency when evaluating the
process of personal and interpersonal development throughout the
lifespan.
3. Identify crucial elements of various systems perspectives and apply
these concepts in the analysis of specific situations.
4. Reflect a critical awareness of current issues and valid scientific
research in the field of Family Studies/Human Services.
5. Create a comprehensive action plan that reflects both personal and
interpersonal effectiveness within the physical, mental, financial
and psychosocial domains.
6. Differentiate between personal values and professional
guidelines/ethics established within the field of Human Services.
7. Complete at least one semester of guided, practical experience in
the workplace that integrates classroom experience with
professional training.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
The student must complete the Core Courses listed below, required
General Education, and electives to total 60 units to complete the A.S.
Degree requirements. Some major courses may be double counted
toward the General Education unit requirement. Students planning to
transfer to a Social Work Baccalaureate Program should consider
utilizing available General Education units and elective units to complete
the specific lower division requirements of the transfer school of their
choice. It is imperative to consult the catalog of that institution.
CORE COURSES:
CMST 10* Interpersonal Communication 3
ECE 1* Human Development 3
ECE 2* Child, Family and Community 3
FSS 10 Introduction to Human Services 3
FSS 12 Standards and Practices in Human Services 3
FSS 14 Introduction to Case Management 3
FSS 16* Marriage & Family 3
FSS 18* Adulthood and Aging 3
FSS 25* Nutrition OR 3
BIOL 5* Introduction to Human Biology
FSS 46* Personal Finance OR 3
ECON 1A* Principles of Economics (MICRO) OR
ECON 1B* Principles of Economics (MACRO)
FSS 60* Life Management 3
FSS 94 Family Studies & Services Worksite Learning 1-4
PSYC 1A* General Psychology 3
PSYC 41* Cultural/Social Context of Childhood 3
SOC 1* Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 70* Social Welfare 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 46-49
Additional General Education 9
General Electives 2-5
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Fire Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1240
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Fire Technology curriculum is
planned to serve both as an in-service program and as a pre-
employment two-year program for community college students
aspiring to enter the field of firefighting. Fire Technology majors may
be required to fulfill a tour of duty at a local fire station. The
suggested course sequence has been supplied to the Counseling
Division by the Instructional Division. Students are urged to use this
outline along with the Shasta College catalog. Particular attention
should be paid to course prerequisites and to whether a class is
taught Fall or Spring semester or both. Courses listed may be offered
either spring or fall semesters, or at the discretion of the division.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Possess the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to enter the
fire service or to increase skills, knowledge and abilities for those
already employed as a firefighter.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
FIRS 70 Fire Protection Organization 3
FIRS 71 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3
FIRS 72 Fire Prevention Technology 3
FIRS 74 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3
FIRS 79 Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety 3
FIRS 86 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3
FIRS 104 Firefighter I Academy 21
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 39
Additional General Education 21
General Electives 0
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Firefighter 1
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3444
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Firefighter 1 includes everything
necessary to; learn the essential skills, obtain the required knowledge
and abilities to perform at the entry level in a volunteer or paid fire
department as a firefighter in the State of California. This Academy
adheres to the curriculum as required by the California State Fire
Marshal’s Office (CAL-FIRE) for certification by their office as a
“Certified Firefighter 1”. Certification is obtained only after successful
completion of the Firefighter 1 Academy, and a minimum of six
months full time employment with an organized, paid fire department,
or twelve months of part time employment with an organized volunteer
fire department. Upon successful completion of the Academy and the
required work time, the Chief of the department in which the student
works verifies successful work completion and the student makes
application for their California State Firefighter 1 Certificate.
The Firefighter 1 Academy is an intense program including rigorous
physical conditioning, English designed for firefighters as well as
classroom and field training with the same tools and appliances used
by the fire service. During the later portion of the academy students
earn a State Fire Marshal Certificate for “Fire Control Three” as part of
their Live Fire Training. The course also includes Emergency Medical
Responder in which the students earn certification from the California
Emergency Medical Authority.
Note: No college in California certifies individuals as Firefighter 1 or
Firefighter 2. All certifications are issued by the California State Fire
Marshal.This certificate is approved through the California Community
College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to safely
perform the tasks required to become an entry level firefighter.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
FIRS 104 Firefighter I Academy 21
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 21
Students wishing to apply for California State Fire Marshal’s Office
Firefighter I or II certification must meet the following criteria:
• Complete the required coursework as outlined by the State Fire
Marshal’s Office.
• Work a minimum of either six months as a paid full-time firefighter
or 12 months as a volunteer.
• A recommendation and signature on appropriate form from the
Fire Chief of the department that a student works for or
volunteers at is a mandatory requirement.
Note: No college in California certifies individuals as Firefighter 1 or
Firefighter 2. All certifications are approved by the California State
Fire Marshal’s Office.
Firefighter 2
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3445
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Firefighter 2 certification entails
advanced knowledge, skills and abilities gained only after the
completion of the Firefighter 1 Academy and the required employment
interval with an organized volunteer or paid fire department in the
state of California. These advanced skills, knowledge and abilities are
presented during the Firefighter 2 academy at Shasta College. The
successful completion of this Firefighter 2 academy allows the student
to operate at a “journeyman level” as a firefighter.
Note: No college in California certifies individuals as Firefighter 1, or
Firefighter 2. All certifications are issued by the California State Fire
Marshal.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to safely
perform the tasks required to become an advanced firefighter.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
FIRS 104 Firefighter I Academy 21
FIRS 108 Firefighter II Academy 5
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 25
Students wishing to apply for California State Fire Marshal’s Office
Firefighter I or II certification must meet the following criteria:
• Complete the required coursework as outlined by the State Fire
Marshal’s Office.
• Work a minimum of either six months as a paid full-time firefighter
or 12 months as a volunteer.
• A recommendation and signature on appropriate form from the
Fire Chief of the department that a student works for or
volunteers at is a mandatory requirement.
Note: No college in California certifies individuals as Firefighter 1 or
Firefighter 2. All certifications are approved by the California State
Fire Marshal’s Office.
Fire Technology –
Wildland Firefighter 1 Academy
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3434
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
have the basic firefighting training as required by the U.S. Forest
Service and California Department of Forestry for seasonal or
permanent employment in fire fighting. This Academy provides the
students with all the required knowledge , skills and abilities as
required and dictated by the United States Forest Service ( USFS ) and
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF or Cal-
Fire) for a certificate required by those two wildland fire agencies for
seasonal wildland firefighter employment. The focus of this academy is
wildland fire control and safety in the wildland fire environment.
Students who successfully complete this academy obtain the very
basic skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform at the entry level as a
wild land firefighter. More advanced wild land courses are contained in
the Shasta College Course Catalog. Both the State and Federal
wildland Fire Agencies provide their own more advance training once
employment is obtained. Note; Successful completion of the Wildland
Firefighter 1 Academy does not assure employment with the USFS or
CAL-FIRE.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to safely
perform the tasks required by the United States Forest Service and
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL
Fire) as an entry level wildland firefighter.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
FIRS 73 Wildland Firefighter I Academy 4
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 4
Hospitality –
Baking – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3245
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate provides a foundation in
business mathematics, safety and sanitation principles and practices
for personal and institutional application, and fundamental baking
skills for students who intend to specialize in baking and pastry
making for commercial production. Production of yeast and quick
breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and pastries, as well as decorating and
icings are undertaken. This certificate provides a base for students
interested in basic baking techniques and who are also interested in
moving forward with additional skills in the Culinary Arts field.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain and apply sanitation guidelines related to food handling.
2. Problem-solve recipe calculations associated with baked goods
and pastry production.
3. Define and describe classic cooking terminology associated with
baking.
4. Demonstrate health and safety and hand tool usage.
5. Demonstrate usage of a calculator to determine accurate recipe
costing of baked goods.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 106 Business Math or Math Placement Level 3 or higher 3
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 172 Baking 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 4-7
Hospitality –
Bartender – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3246
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
be able to apply safety and sanitation principles and practices for a
beverage operation, describe service skills for wine, beer, and spirits
products, and identify wines from the wine districts of California,
France, Germany, and Italy. This certification will provide knowledge
and skills for hose entering a new position and for those interested in
sharpening their skills in a current position. Limitation on
enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
complete this certificate.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
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able to:
1. Describe commonly used beverages and their recipes used in the
hospitality industry.
2. Define the differences between spirits, wines, fortified wines, and
liquors.
3. Describe the winemaking and beer-making process.
4. List and describe the major winemaking regions of the United
States and Europe.
5. Explain and apply sanitation guidelines related to beverage
handling in an hospitality organization.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 60 Beverage Management 2
CULA 73 Introduction to Wine 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 6
Hospitality – Dining Room
Management – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3248
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate provides a foundation for
students interested in entry level dining room management. In
addition to an overview of the hospitality industry, areas of focus will
include legal aspects of hospitality operations, principles of safety and
sanitation, skills for delivery of effective service in a dining room
environment, theory of wine sales and service, and business
mathematics.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Describe the flow of service between a dining room and kitchen in
a restaurant environment.
2. Assess staffing needs based upon levels of projected business.
3. Illustrate safety and sanitation practices in food and beverage
handling.
4. Describe wine sales and service techniques in a dining room.
5. Plan an effective dining room layout design for staffing and service.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 106 Business Math or Math Placement Level 3 or higher 3
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 65 Dining Room Service 3
CULA 73 Introduction to Wine 2
HOSP 10 Introduction to Hospitality 3
HOSP 45 Restaurants, Hotels, and Lawful Management 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 12 – 15
Hospitality – Dining Room Staff –
Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3249
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Students completing this certificate will
have practiced and demonstrated basic skills for front-of-the-house
service in a live food and beverage operation. Additionally, students
will apply principles of safety and sanitation and business
mathematics. This certificate provides skills necessary for an entry-
level food service position.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Illustrate safety and sanitation practices in food and beverage
handling.
2. Describe the flow of service between a dining room and kitchen in
a restaurant.
3. Plan an effective dining room layout design for staffing and service.
4. Assess staffing needs based upon levels of projected business.
5. Describe the sequence of service associated with exemplary dining
room service.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 106 Business Math or Math Placement Level 3 or higher 3
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 65 Dining Room Service 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 5 – 8
Hospitality –
Line Cook – Culinary Arts Emphasis
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3251
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certification prepares a student with
the basic skills to be a line cook in a food operation. Students will
recognize the importance of safety and sanitation, prepare food,
demonstrate plate presentations, use weights and measures, and
interpret recipes.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain and apply sanitation guidelines related to food handling.
2. Demonstrate station organization, purchasing, storage, menu
writing, and sanitation principles.
3. Calculate operation budget, various food and labor costs, menu
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pricing, inventory controls, and forecasting.
4. Demonstrate production line management and organization.
5. Identify and apply guidelines for handling of meats, dairy products,
fresh produce, and bakery items.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
CULA 45 Basic Food Production 5
CULA 46 Advanced Foods 5
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
HOSP 10 Introduction to Hospitality 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 15
Hospitality – Winemaking and Marketing
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3253
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Winemaking and Marketing
Certificate is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in
winemaking, viticultural practices, and wine analysis. It is intended for
the entrepreneur exploring business opportunities in the grape wine
industry, and/or the prospective small winery employee, as well as the
home winemaker, interested in career or skills development. Hands-on
winemaking from crush through fermentation, sensory evaluation,
product marketing, and food and wine pairing will be covered.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Define fundamental concepts of winemaking and marketing.
2. List and describe all basic tasks required for winemaking.
3. Assess results from different sensory evaluation techniques
winetasting.
4. Apply principles of wine chemistry.
5. Define principles associated with creation and maintenance of a
vineyard.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs/cula_winecert_gainfulemployment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AGEH 94 Horticulture Worksite Learning 1
AGVIT 80 Vineyard Design and Construction 1
AGVIT 81 Vineyard Care 1
CULA 66 Wine With Food 2
CULA 73 Introduction to Wine 2
CULA 74 Wine Making I 2
CULA 76 Wine Making II 2
CULA 78 Sensory Evaluation of Wine 2
CULA 80 Wine Sales and Marketing 3
CULA 88 Wines of the North State 1
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Hospitality Management –
Culinary Arts Concentration
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1292
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: With this degree, graduates enter the
culinary field well prepared for entry-level employment, many
progressing to management positions. Students will apply principles in
sanitation and safety, hospitality, basic food production, nutrition,
management, advanced cuisine, and gourmet food
preparation. Business communications and general education
requirements are also required for the degree. Hands-on worksite
learning provides the student additional experience in the field.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Prepare workstations, corresponding to the preparation and
presentation of a meal, in a time-restricted quality-minded setting.
2. Prepare large scale quantity items in a time-restricted quality-
minded setting.
3. Practice the principles of sanitation and safety procedures.
4. Recognize the types of gourmet foods served in hotels and
restaurants and the presentation of these specialties.
5. Demonstrate the principles of the garde-manger section of the
kitchen.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
BUAD 66* Business Communications 3
CULA 45 Basic Food Production 5
CULA 46 Advanced Foods 5
CULA 48 Gourmet Food Preparation 3
CULA 49 Menu Planning and Cost Analysis 2
CULA 50 Sanitation and Safety 2
CULA 55 Purchasing 2
CULA 60 Beverage Management 2
CULA 65 Dining Room Service 3
CULA 75 Pastry 2
CULA 94 Culinary Arts Worksite Learning 1
CULA 159 Stocks, Soups, Sauces & Basic Culinary Prep. 2
CULA 161 The Art of Garde Manger 2
CULA 172 Baking 2
FSS 25* Nutrition 3
HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 65 Hospitality Supervision 3
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 45
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 0
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a test.
If students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to double
count the Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these graduation
requirements are added, the number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Hospitality Management – Culinary Arts Concen.
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3246
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: With this certificate, students will enter
the Culinary Arts field and should be able to demonstrate principles in
sanitation and safety, hospitality, basic food production, nutrition, and
business mathematics. Additional skills will be applied in beverage
management, advanced foods, menu planning and cost analysis,
human resources management, purchasing, dining room service,
baking, supervision, garde manger, and actual worksite learning.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Prepare workstations, corresponding to the preparation and
presentation of a meal, in a time-restricted quality-minded setting.
2. Prepare large scale quantity items in a time-restricted quality-
minded setting.
3. Practice the principles of sanitation and safety procedures.
4. Recognize the types of gourmet foods served in hotels and
restaurants and the presentation of these specialties.
5. Demonstrate the principles of the garde-manger section of the
kitchen.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs_cula_culacert_gainfulemployment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
CULA 45 Basic Food Production 5
CULA 46 Advanced Foods 5
CULA 48 Gourmet Foods Preparation 3
CULA 49 Menu Planning and Cost Analysis 2
CULA 50 Sanitation and Safety 2
CULA 55 Purchasing 2
CULA 60 Beverage Management 2
CULA 65 Dining Room Service 3
CULA 94 Culinary Arts Worksite Learning 2
CULA 159 Stocks, Soups, Sauces and Basic Culinary Prep. 2
CULA 161 The Art of Garde Manger 2
CULA 172 Baking 2
FSS 25 Nutrition 3
HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 65 Hospitality Supervision 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 44
Hospitality Management – Hotel/
Restaurant Management Concentration
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1294
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The course of study in hospitality
management includes instruction in hotel and restaurant operations
designed to prepare students for various positions in the hospitality
industry. What interests many prospective students in this field of
study is the extraordinary range of management jobs available. In
addition to operational management, graduates will be able to pursue
careers in such areas as personnel, marketing, sales, finance,
training, facilities management, conference management, and
purchasing. Career progression is often very rapid, with companies
offering very good financial and professional development packages
in recognition of the major shortage of well qualified management
graduates for what is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing
industries.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Relate customer expectations to the achievement of financial
viability of the organization.
2. Practice appropriate communication skills in operational and
human resource management.
3. Evaluate hospitality operations.
4. Apply quality control systems to customer service issues.
5. Apply the appropriate management/supervisory techniques to
operational situations.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3
BUAD 80 Customer Service 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
CULA 50 Safety and Sanitation 2
CULA 55 Purchasing 2
CULA 73 Introduction to Wines OR 2
CULA 66 Wine with Food
HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 20 Hospitality Operations Management 3
HOSP 35 Computer Applications in the Hosp. Industry 3
HOSP 40 Human Res. Mgmt. in the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 45 Restaurants, Hotels, and Lawful Management 2
HOSP 50 Hospitality Marketing, Sales and Advertising 3
HOSP 60 Hospitality and Financial Management 3
HOSP 65 Hospitality Supervision 3
HOSP 94 Hospitality Worksite Learning 1
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 39
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 3
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Hospitality Management – Hotel/Restaurant
Management Concentration
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3242
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate is designed to prepare
students for careers in the hospitality field associated with food and
beverage management, lodging, and tourism. Hands-on worksite
learning gives the student additional experience in the field.
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This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Define the concept of service and train others to meet and exceed
guest expectations, in any hospitality industry environment.
2. Define the main departments within a full-service hotel and their
functions, and describe how each department works together to
ensure the overall objective is met.
3. Describe computer applications commonly used in the hospitality
industry.
4. Describe the nature of, and be able to effectively function in, this
dynamic physically demanding environment.
5. Describe motivational techniques that management can employ to
improve employee performance in a hospitality operation.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.shastacollege.edu/specs_hosp_hotelmanagecert_gainfulemploy
ment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3
HOSP 10 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
HOSP 20 Hospitality Operations Management 3
HOSP 35 Computer Applications in the Hosp. Industry 3
HOSP 40 Human Resource Mgmt. in the Hosp. Industry 3
HOSP 94 Hospitality Worksite Learning 1
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 16
Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
Certificate
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3451
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Industrial Manufacturing and
Automation Certificate will prepare students for jobs in the
manufacturing industry such as mechatronic or automated systems
technicians, PLC programmers and automation design, both in large
and small facilities.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Design a simple control program for a small-scale industrial
processing station including detailed schematics.
2. Build the system including Remote IO and all safety procedures.
3. Demonstrate system operation including safety procedures
4. Modify system for given input/output changes.
5. Maintain system through given component failure.
6. Create PLC ladder logics code sing RS 5000.
7. Modify system for given process changes.
8. Troubleshoot system for instructor introduced error.
9. Present system and key learnings to class.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
INDE 40 Entrepreneurial Manufacturing 2
INDE 41 Industrial Electronics 3
INDE 42 Industrial Control Devices 3
INDE 43 Industrial Motor Control 3
INDE 44 Industrial Process Control 3
INDE 94 INDE Worksite Learning 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 17
Industrial Technology Certificate
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3430
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Industrial Technology Certificate is
designed to provide employable knowledge and skills courses
common to various industrial occupations for entry-level employment
in diverse industries.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or industrial system
for the course of instruction based on industry standards.
2. Analyze a scenario based upon an industrial equipment system
failure/problem/complaint.
3. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting an industrial
system malfunction and prepare an effective repair solution.
4. Analyze component failures to determine the root cause of the
component failure.
5. Verify if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing
a work order/report.
6. Demonstrate the correct usage of tools/supplies required to
diagnose/ repair a malfunction
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
DIES 48 Hydraulics 3.5
INDE 101 Industrial Occupation Basics 3
INDE 38 Introduction to Industrial Mechatronics 3
MATH 100 Technical Applications of Mathematics 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 15.5
Life Management
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3252
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate is designed to provide
students with the information, perceptions and skills necessary to
move toward responsible independence and effective interpersonal
relationships. Resources such as time, money and energy will be
stressed along with the study of the physical, mental, emotional and
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social needs of all ages. This curriculum is essential for preparing
individuals to balance personal, family and work responsibilities
throughout the life cycle.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
capable of balancing personal, family and work responsibilities on a
sustainable basis through the use of:
1. A comprehensive model of developmentally appropriate concepts
and behavior throughout the lifespan.
2. A personal mission statement for life and set of initial life goals.
3. A theoretical perspective of family.
4. A personal dietary analysis and plan.
5. A personal budgetary analysis and plan.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
All courses to be applied to the Life Management Certificate must be
completed with a “C” grade or better.
ECE 1 Human Development 3
FSS 16 Marriage and Family 3
FSS 25 Nutrition 3
FSS 46 Personal Finance 3
FSS 60 Life Management 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 15
Music
Associate in Arts:
SC Program: AA.1360
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The AA curriculum in Music is designed
to provide preparation for either transfer to a CSU or UC as a music
major and/or assist in development for a career in music within a
variety of music career choices. A few of these career options could
be: working in the music industry, music performance, music
education, music publishing, musical theater, composition, retail music
merchandising, and private music instruction. Additionally the music
curriculum creates an opportunity for local amateur and professional
musicians to perform within the music department's music
performance ensembles (Choirs, Orchestras, Symphonic Bands, and
J azz Ensembles) and/or to advance their music skills.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Describe major concepts, vocabulary, theoretical perspectives, and
creative performance practices of music.
2. Demonstrate ensemble specific performance practices and
professional standards of conduct expected of ensemble
participants.
3. Perform solo literature with an accompanist (if appropriate) using
stylistically accurate rhythm, pitch, diction (or articulation) and
musical expression. Included will be performance within formal
recital settings.
4. Demonstrate the ability to “audiate” a musical score by sight
singing tonal music and performing rhythms.
5. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and analyze patterns and
musical function by aurally identifying and transcribing scales,
modes, melodies, and harmonic progressions.
6. Demonstrate keyboard proficiency at the level required to perform
theoretical concepts studied in music theory courses.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete the Core and Restricted Elective courses. In
addition, students fulfill the 37 unit general education pattern for CSU
or IGETC. NOTE: Students planning to transfer to National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accredited universities to
complete a BA degree in Music, in addition to meeting the major
requirements shown below, will be required by the transfer institution
to show proficiency in the following areas: theory, keyboard skills,
vocal skills, music history/appreciation, and applied musicianship.
CORE COURSES:
MUS 2 Diatonic Harmony and Musicianship 4
MUS 3 Advanced Diatonic Harmony and Musicianship 4
MUS 4 Chromatic Harmony 4
MUS 5 20th Century Harmony 4
MUS 10* Music Appreciation 3
MUS 48 Applied Music (four semesters, .5 units each) 2
MUS 61A Beginning Performance Analysis .5
MUS 61B Intermediate Performance Analysis .5
MUS 61C Advanced Intermediate Performance Analysis .5
MUS 61D Advanced Performance Analysis .5
MUS 64 Beginning Keyboard Skills 1
MUS 65 Intermediate Keyboard Skills 1
MUS 66 Advanced-Intermediate Keyboard Skills 1
MUS 67 Advanced Keyboard Skills 1
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose four units) 4
MUS 31 Chamber Choir (1)
MUS 33 J azz Ensemble (1)
MUS 35 Vocal J azz Ensemble (1)
MUS 40 Concert Choir (1)
MUS 41 Shasta College Women’s Ensemble (1)
MUS 42 Shasta College Chorale (1)
MUS 43 Shasta College Symphony Orchestra (1)
MUS 44 Shasta College Youth Symphony (.5-1)
MUS 46 Shasta College Symphonic Band (1)
MUS 47 Shasta College J azz Ensemble (1)
The following courses are not required but are recommended by the
Department: MUS 11*, 14*, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 29, and 30.
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 31
Additional General Education 36
General Electives 0
Degree Total 67*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3300
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: These courses are designed to prepare
students to perform the basic nursing skills required in acute hospitals,
long-term care facilities, and home health care agencies. Special
emphasis is placed on health care provisions and modifications in
community health care settings.
These courses are offered to complete one after another within one
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semester, consisting of eight hours lecture and sixteen hours
lab/clinical per week and is worth 12.5 units of college credit. These
courses are approved by the State Department of Health Services.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion from Shasta College. This certificate program
is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s
Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the
student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate:
1. 90% of students taking the end of program comprehensive written
and skills predictor examination will demonstrate competency by a
written score of 75% or higher and demonstrate competency on at
least three of five randomly selected skills consistent with state
certification testing competencies.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE PROGRAM
Space in the program is limited. A new class is enrolled every
semester. In order to be eligible to enroll in the NA and HHA courses,
the student must complete the clinical requirements for immunizations
and CPR certification. Students who have completed the requirements
and submitted the appropriate forms will be added to the Wait List
based on the date of submission of clinical requirement materials to
the Health Sciences office. Students on the Wait List will be offered
enrollment on a space available basis and will be contacted by the
Health Sciences office to complete additional health and safety
requirements (physical exam, TB screening, drug screening and
criminal background check). Students must meet established physical
criteria to participate in the clinical area. See program web page for
specific information regarding enrollment
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
HEOC 130 Nurse Assistant 11
HEOC 131 Home Health Aide 1.5
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 12.5
Nursing – Associate Degree Nursing
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1380
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The educational objective of the
Associate in Science Degree Nursing program is to prepare the
student who, upon graduation and successful completion of the
NCLEX-RN, will be able to function within the scope of nursing as
defined by the State of California Nursing Practice Act. Students must
meet established physical criteria to participate in the clinical area.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree:
1. 90% of those students who are eligible to sit for the National
Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-
RN) will pass their examination within the first six months of the
first attempt.
Graduation Requirements:
1. Completion of the Humanities requirement.
2. Completion of competence in math (MATH 102 Inter. Algebra or
MATH 110 Essential Math are the advised course for meeting this
requirement).
3. Completion of the multi-cultural awareness requirement.
4. Completion of computer literacy.
Due to the time commitments of the ADN program, it is strongly
recommended to complete the graduation requirement before entering
the program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM:
Space in the program is limited. A new class is enrolled every
semester. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must satisfy
the prerequisites listed and below file an enrollment packet with the
Admissions Office during designated enrollment periods in each
semester. All qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and
enrolled on a space available basis in the order of their accepted
application date. For specific information, see the Application Process
tab on the website or call the Division Office at (530-339-3600).
Students must meet all of the following requirements for application:
1. Students filing enrollment packets must have a high school
diploma or equivalent.
2. The “Prerequisite Science” courses listed below must be
completed with a grade of C or higher in each course and a
minimum science 2.5 GPA.
3. Prerequisites must be completed upon application. No in-
progress courses will be accepted.
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
ANAT 1* Anatomy 5
MICR 1* **Microbiology 5
PHY 1* Physiology (with lab) 5
Students must complete the remaining “PREREQUISITE” courses
listed below with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
ENGL 1A* College Composition 4
ANTH 2* Cultural Anthropology OR 3
SOC 1* Introduction to Sociology OR
SOC 2* Social Problems
PSYC 1A* General Psychology OR 3
PSYC 14* Psychology of Personal/Social Adjustment
**CMST 10* Interpersonal Communication OR 3
CMST 54* Small Group Communication OR
CMST 60* Public Speaking
* May be used to fulfill General Education Requirements. See a counselor.
** ONLY if completed with a grade of C or higher during or prior to Spring
2014.
TOTAL PREREQUISITE UNITS 28
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be enrolled in the ADN Program in order to take the
courses listed below. Students must show competence in both clinical
and theory components (with a grade of C or better) in order to
progress through the curriculum. A failing clinical grade in either
theory or clinical will require withdrawal or result in failure of the
program.
CORE COURSES:
REGN 1 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Care 6.5
REGN 2 Clinical Foundations of Nursing Care 5.5
REGN 10 Theoretical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing I 6.5
REGN 11 Clinical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing I 4.5
REGN 12 Assessment Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing 1
REGN 20 Theoretical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing II 7
REGN 21 Clinical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing II 5
REGN 33 Theoretical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing III 6
REGN 34 Clinical Concepts Med/Surgical Nursing III 6
TOTAL UNITS FOR CORE: 48
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Nursing—Associate Degree Nursing continued…
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 76
Additional General Education 6
General Electives 0
Degree Total 82*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
The enrollment process for LVNs desiring to transition to RN has
changed. For pertinent information see Advanced Placement tab on
website or contact the Division at (530) 339-3600.
ENROLLMENT CRITERIA FOR THE 30-UNIT OPTION – NON
DEGREE – LVN-RN PROGRAM:
LVNs may elect to take a non-degree program under the BRN
regulation 1429 – the 30 unit option. This consists of twenty (20) units
of nursing and ten (10) units of related science. REGN 20X, REGN
21X, REGN 33X, and REGN 34X are the required 20 units of
nursing. Microbiology and physiology are the required 10 units of
science. Students must see nursing program director if considering this
option.
Nursing – Vocational Nursing
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3265
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to prepare
selected individuals to provide nursing care requiring technical-manual
skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. Upon
successful completion of the program, a student receives a Certificate
of Completion and is eligible to take the NCLEX-PN for licensure as a
Vocational Nurse. Students who have had previous education and
experience in nursing will be given the opportunity to receive credit
toward completion of the program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate:
1. 90% of those students who are eligible to sit for the National Council
Licensing Examination for Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) will pass
the examination within the first six months of the first attempt.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please click on the Gainful
Employment Information tab on our website.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE PROGRAM:
Space in the program is limited. A new class is enrolled every three
semesters. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must satisfy
the prerequisites listed Below and file an enrollment packet with the
Admissions Office during designated enrollment periods in each
semester. All qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and
enrolled on a space available basis in the order of their accepted
application date. Specific information is available in the Enrollment
Process tab on our website Students must meet all of the following
requirements for application:
1. Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Students must be a current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
3. Students must complete the following prerequisite courses with a C
grade or better. No in-progress courses will be accepted.
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
BIOL 5 Introduction to Human Biology 3
BIOL 6 Human Biology Lab 1
ECE 1 Human Development 3
FSS 25 Nutrition 3
PSYC 1A General Psychology OR 3
PSYC 14 Psychology of Personal/Social Adjustment
TOTAL UNITS FOR PREREQUISITES 13
HEALTH & SAFETY CLINICAL CLEARANCE:
Upon acceptance for enrollment, students must meet additional
clinical requirements. All students participating in clinical experiences
must submit proof of immunity of specific immunizations or serum
titers, cleared criminal background check, negative drug screen,
current physical examination and negative TB screening, and provide
current valid Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider card (CPR)
which includes adult, child & infant resuscitation with two person
rescue and AED training). Students are financially responsible for
meeting these requirements according to established program
process. Specific information is available on the Health and Safety
Requirements tab on the website or students may call the Division
Office (530-339-3600)
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be enrolled in the program in order to take the courses
listed below.
NOTE: Students must show competence in both clinical and theory
components (a grade of C or better) in order to progress through the
curriculum. A failing grade in either theory or clinical components will
require withdrawal or result in failure of the program.
VOCN 160 Foundations of Nursing Practice 15
VOCN 161 Nursing of Adults 13
VOCN 162 Nursing of Adults and Children 13
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE: 41
RECOMMENDED COURSES (Not required):
ENGL 190 Reading and Writing II
MATH 220 Basic Mathematics
OAS 110 Medical Terminology
Office Administration –
Administrative Office Assistant
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3091
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate prepares students for
work as an entry-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative
Assistants work for supervisors, managers, and executives. Students
learn the following skills:
Document and Data Handling: how to prepare, modify, and
proofread documents such as reports, letters, memos, records, lists,
and schedules.
Technology: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Internet Explorer, and Outlook).
Keyboarding: Type 35-40 words per minute. Interpersonal: Meet and
greet clients and visitors, maintain a pleasant manner, and project a
professional image in person and on the phone.
Confidential: Handling of mail, money, and receipts.
General: Research and price office furniture and supplies with
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attention to detail. Obtaining on-the-job training through the
Worksite Learning course at Shasta College is highly
recommended.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California
Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the
certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Define ethical office behavior.
2. Define gracious and efficient behavior with office visitors using
appropriate customer service skills.
3. Schedule appointments including the use of electronic calendaring.
4. Organize files and folders electronically.
5. Prepare notices, agendas, and minutes for meetings.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_oas_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows – I 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized 10-Key .5
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: (Choose three units) 3
OAS 80 Outlook (1) AND
OAS 166 Records Management (2)
OR
OAS 110 Medical Terminology (3)
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 17
Office Administration –
Administrative Office Professional
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1397
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This degree prepares you to be an
advanced-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants
work for supervisors, managers, and executives. Skills learned:
Document and Data Handling: How to prepare, modify, and proofread
documents such as reports, letters, memos, records, lists, and
schedules. Technology: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel, and Outlook. Setup and coordinate meetings and
conferences using Outlook. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft
Office: PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Access. Incorporate
computer graphics in documents, in addition to computer based filing
methods and procedures. Type 50-55 words per minute.
Interpersonal: Meet and greet clients and visitors, maintain a pleasant
manner, and project a professional image in person and on the phone.
Confidential: Handling of mail, money, and receipts, and record
keeping. General: Research and price office furniture and supplies
with attention to detail. Sales concepts, including markups, discounts,
insurance, and depreciation, scheduling and reporting duties,
coordinate and maintain records for staff. Obtaining on-the-job
training through the Worksite Learning course at Shasta College is
highly recommended.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Operate the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch with
proper typing technique.
2. Type for 5 minutes at a minimum net speed of 50 words a minute
with five errors or less.
3. Expand and apply knowledge of Microsoft Word to complete
business documents.
4. Increase abilities related to formatting business letters, memos,
tables, mail merge, and reports including employment documents.
5. Answer, with at least 70 percent accuracy, questions on objective
tests covering technical information
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
ACCT 103 Computerized Accounting 2
BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3
BUAD 80 * Principles of Customer Service 3
BUAD 106 Business Mathematics 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
CIS 20 Access for Windows I 1
OAS 10 Excel for Windows I 1
OAS 11 Excel for Windows II 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten-Key .5
OAS 80 Outlook 1
OAS 84 Office Administration Worksite Learning 1
OAS 92 Word for Windows II 1
OAS 94 PowerPoint 1
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
OAS 166 Records Management 2
OAS 171 Proofreading Skills 2
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
CIS 83 Web Design Using Dreamweaver (2)
OAS 12 Excel for Windows III (1)
OAS 93* Word for Windows III (1)
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 41
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 1
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Office Administration –
Administrative Office Professional
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3247
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate prepares you to be an
intermediate-level Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants
work for supervisors, managers, and executives. Skills learned:
Document and Data Handling: How to prepare, modify, and proofread
documents such as reports, letters, memos, records, lists, and
schedules. Technology: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Access, and Outlook.
Incorporate computer graphics into documents, in addition to
computer based filing methods and procedures. Type 45-50 words per
minute. Interpersonal: Meet and greet clients and visitors, maintain a
pleasant manner, and project a professional image in person and on
the phone. Confidential: Handling of mail, money, and receipts, and
record keeping. General: Research and price office furniture and
supplies with attention to detail. Scheduling and reporting duties.
Obtaining on-the-job training through the Worksite Learning course at
Shasta College is highly recommended.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Type for 5 minutes at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute
with five errors or less.
2. Proofread typed work, mark and count errors, and compute speed.
3. Establish folders (directories) and subfolders (sub-directories) for
information management.
4. Increase abilities related to formatting business letters, memos,
tables, mail merge, and reports including employment documents.
5. Anders, with at least 70 percent accuracy, questions on objective
tests covering technical information.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_oas_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ACCT 101 Basic Accounting I 3
BUAD 80 Principles of Customer Service 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
CIS 20 Access for Windows-I 1
OAS 10 Excel for Windows-I 1
OAS 11 Excel for Windows-II 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten Key .5
OAS 80 Outlook 1
OAS 84 Office Administration Worksite Learning 1
OAS 92 Word for Windows II 1
OAS 94 PowerPoint 1
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
OAS 166 Records Management 2
OAS 171 Proofreading 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 33
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
OAS 12 Excel for Windows III 1 1
OAS 93* Word for Windows III 1
Office Administration –
Health Information Management
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1356
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to prepare the
individual with clerical medical office skills for entry-level employment in
physicians’ offices, health care facilities, clinics, laboratories, health and
accident insurance companies, with related clerical duties essential to
medical office assisting. Obtaining on-the-job training through the
Worksite Learning course at Shasta College is highly recommended.
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Analyze a medical case study utilizing principles of medical
terminology, medical coding, and account billing.
2. Select and assign the appropriate CPT (Current Procedural
Terminology) or HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure System)
code(s).
3. Differentiate among the payer requirements based on the patient’s
status, the medical diagnosis(es), and the services/procedures
performed.
4. Apply appropriate principles for claims processing and completion.
5. Explain the reimbursement issues and practice using appropriate
terminology.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
BIOL 5* Introduction to Human Biology 3
BUAD 45 * Human Relations on the J ob 3
BUAD 66 * Business Communications 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
HEOC 10 Applied Pharmacology 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows – I 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized Ten-Key .5
OAS 110 Medical Terminology 3
OAS 112 Medical Coding 3
OAS 113 Advanced Medical Coding 3
OAS 114 Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement 3
OAS 150 Electronic Medical Records 3
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
OAS 160 Medical Transcription 3
OAS 171 Proofreading Skills 2
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
OAS 11 Excel for Windows II (1)
OAS 53 Advanced Keyboarding and Word (3)
OAS 80 Outlook (1)
OAS 92 Word for Windows II (1)
OAS 166 Records Management (2)
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 49
Additional General Education 15
General Electives 0
Degree Total 64*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the Multicultural
graduation requirement with either a social science or humanities G.E.
requirement and that the student will fulfill computer literacy through a test. If
students plan well and see a counselor, they may be able to double count the
Multicultural and Computer Literacy units. If these graduati on requirements
are added, the number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Office Admin – Health Information Management
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3276
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to prepare the
student for an entry-level position in the medical office. Skills learned:
prepare claims for health care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices,
medical equipment companies, medical billing service companies,
transcription, and record management. Upon completion of this
program, the graduate should have the necessary knowledge and
skills to secure employment in either the medical provider or health
career sectors. Obtaining on-the-job training through the Worksite
Learning course at Shasta College is highly recommended.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Identify the structure of the current coding methodologies/diagnosis
and procedures.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_oas_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
BIOL 5 Introduction to Human Biology 3
BUAD 166 Business English 3
CIS 1 Computer Literacy Workshop 3
HEOC 10 Applied Pharmacology 3
OAS 10 Excel for Windows I 1
OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 52 Intermediate Keyboarding and Word 3
OAS 64 Computerized 10-Key .5
OAS 84 Office Administration Worksite Learning 1
OAS 110 Medical Terminology 3
OAS 112 Medical Coding 3
OAS 113 Advanced Medical Coding 3
OAS 114 Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement 3
OAS 150 Electronic Medical Records 3
OAS 152 Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy .5
OAS 158 Office Procedures for Admin Assistants 3
OAS 160 Medical Transcription 3
OAS 171 Proofreading Skills 2
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 44
RECOMMENDED COURSES (not required):
OAS 11 Excel for Windows II (1)
OAS 53 Advanced Keyboarding and Word (3)
OAS 92 Word for Windows II (1)
Transition Certificate for Students with
Disabilities
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3415
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This curriculum is designed to provide an
integrated educational option for students transitioning to post-
secondary educational settings.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of
the listed requirements and application for completion of the
certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved
through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office;
therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s
transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Approximately 70% of students should be able to use a word
processor, find information on the Internet, and create a
PowerPoint presentation.
2. Approximately 70% of students will be ready to enter regular
college math classes such as MATH 220 or MATH 240.
3. Approximately 70% of students will be ready to enter non-adaptive
college English classes such as ENGL 260.
4. Approximately 70% of students will have identified a career path.
5. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to select relevant
occupational opportunities and job search skills. Approximately
70% of students will demonstrate the ability to find job postings,
complete job applications, write a resume and prepare for job
interviews.
6. Students will know how to access relevant community and
governmental resources. Approximately 70% of students will be
able to identify at least four or more community organizations, or
state agencies that provide support services for students with
disabilities.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
ADAP 210 Career Planning and Development 1
ADAP 254 Adapted Computer Skills (two semesters) 2
ADAP 255 Human Awareness and Life Skills 2
ADAP 256 Reading/Writing for Life Skills (2 semesters) (4) 4-6
OR
ADAP 256 Reading & Writing for Life Skills (2)
AND
ENGL 260 Elements of Reading (4)
ADAP 258 Mathematics for Life Skills (2 semesters) (4) 4-5
OR
ADAP 258 Mathematics for Life Skills (2)
AND
MATH 220 Basic Math (3)
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 13 – 16
Watershed Restoration Certificate
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3421
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This certificate provides full-time
students as well as professionals related to various agencies and
industries an opportunity to obtain knowledge, skills and hands-on
training related to the many facets of watershed restoration including
regulation, mapping, water quality, data collections, recent advances
in erosion control and bio-engineering applications and techniques,
and heavy equipment operations.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the
listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to
Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of
completion. This certificate program is not approved through the
California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion
of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Apply the newest technologies and practices in erosion control in
restoring an ecosystem
2. Apply the latest techniques in bio-engineering applications
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3. Select and implement an appropriate method or procedure for
monitoring a specific attribute of the environment.
4. Operate and maintain heavy equipment resulting in minimum
impact to the watershed.
5. Accurately navigate in the field using maps, compass, a Global
Positioning System (GPS). Students will also be able to use GPS
for field data collection and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
for data mapping and display.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_nr_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
AGNR 50 Natural Resources Measurements 4
AGNR 64 Watershed Management and Ecology 3
AGNR 66A Watershed Restoration Practicum I 1
CONS 46 Equipment Operations and Maintenance 3
CONS 47 Project Construction for Equipment Operations 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 14
Water/Wastewater Treatment
Certificate:
SC Program: CL.3420
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to provide
entry-level training and upgrading for California water and wastewater
public and private agency operators. A student seeking introduction
into either water or wastewater fields would benefit by taking the entire
course offerings. It is strongly recommended that students complete
MATH 101-Basic Algebra and CHEM 2A-Introduction to Chemistry
before completing the requirements of the program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Assess existing methods in water and wastewater treatment
technology.
2. Analyze treatment plant’s relationship and responsibility to the
community.
3. Evaluate the processes of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation,
filtration, disinfection, and distribution in water treatment.
4. Evaluate the processes of primary sedimentation, oxidation,
disinfection, and disposal in wastewater treatment.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_wtt_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
WTT 177 Introduction to Wastewater Treatment 3
WTT 180 Introduction to Water Treatment Tech 3
WTT 181 Intermediate Water Treatment Tech 3
WTT 183 Intermediate Wastewater Treatment 3
WTT 184 Small Water Systems and Distribution 3
WTT 186 Advanced Wastewater Treatment 3
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 18
Welding Technology
Associate in Science:
SC Program: AS.1490
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Welding Technology Program is
designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of trades or
service industries requiring technically trained and/or certified welders.
The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to
become certified welders under the standards set by the American
Welding Society. Students can receive their certification by the
American Welding Society in a variety of processes as part of the
instructional program. The program is available in three formats:
• Associate in Science Degree in Welding Technology
• Certificate from Shasta College in Welding Technology
• Certification by the American Welding Society as a certified
welder
This degree is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of all degree
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this degree, the student should be able
to:
1. Demonstrate competencies in job safety skills and awareness of
workplace hazards.
2. Follow written and oral instructions in the interpretation of simple
drawings and sketches, including welding symbols and the
execution of the fabrication process.
3. Set up, maintain, and adjust welding related equipment.
4. Acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to an
entry-level position in the work force.
5. Pass workmanship tests using common welding processes.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
CORE COURSES:
DIES 48 Hydraulics 3.5
INDE 1 Career Planning for Industrial Technology 1
MATH 110* Essential Math 3
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication 3
WELD 118 Blueprint/Specification Reading (Mechanical) 2
WELD 170 Introduction to ARC Welding 3
WELD 171 Intermediate ARC Welding 3
WELD 174 Structural Steel MIG Welding 3
WELD 175 TIG Welding 3
WELD 178 Pipe Welding Fundamentals 3
WELD 182 Advanced ARC Welding 1.5
WELD 183 Advanced ARC Welding Specialty Lab 1.5
WELD 184 Advanced GTAW (TIG) Welding 1.5
WELD 186 Advanced Pipe Welding 2
WELD 188 Advanced GMAW (MIG) Welding 1.5
*May be used to fulfill General Education requirements. See a counselor.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Major 38.5
Additional General Education 18
General Electives 3.5
Degree Total 60*
*Note: Calculation assumes a student will double-count the
Multicultural graduation requirement with either a social science or
humanities G.E. requirement and that the student will fulfill computer
literacy through a test. If students plan well and see a counselor,
they may be able to double count the Multicultural and Computer
Literacy units. If these graduation requirements are added, the
number of units is increased by 6 units.
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Welding Technology
Certificate:
SC Program: CT.3430
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Welding Technology Program is
designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of trades or
service industries requiring technically trained and/or certified welders.
The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to
become certified welders under the standards set by the American
Welding Society. Students can receive their certification by the
American Welding Society in a variety of processes as part of the
instructional program.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed
requirements and filing an application for graduation with
Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of this certificate.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be
able to:
1. Demonstrate competencies in job safety skills and awareness of
workplace hazards.
2. Follow written and oral instructions in the interpretation of simple
drawings and sketches, including welding symbols and the
execution of the fabrication process.
3. Set up, maintain, and adjust welding related equipment.
4. Acquire skills and knowledge to make a successful transition to an
entry-level position in the work force.
5. Pass workmanship tests using common welding processes.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: For information about our
graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed this
certificate, and other important information, please visit our website at
http://www.shastacollege.edu/bait_weld_gainful_employment/.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
WELD 70 Beginning Welding 3
WELD 73 Structural Steel Metal Fabrication 3
WELD 118 Blueprint & Specification Reading 2
WELD 170 Introduction to ARC Welding 3
WELD 171 Intermediate ARC Welding 3
WELD 174 Structural Steel MIG Welding 3
WELD 175 TIG Welding 3
WELD 178 Pipe Welding Fundamentals 3
WELD 182 Advanced ARC Welding 1.5
WELD 184 Advanced GTAW (TIG) Welding 1.5
WELD 186 Advanced Pipe Welding 2
WELD 188 Advanced GMAW (MIG) Welding 1.5
TOTAL UNITS FOR CERTIFICATE 29.5
REQUIREMENTS FOR AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY
CERTIFICATION:
In order to become certified by the American Welding Society, the
following courses are offered for the student to increase his/her skill
and knowledge. Certification by the American Welding Society is
dependent upon the meeting of criteria as determined by the certified
welding inspector. The completion of these courses is recommended,
but does not guarantee certification by the American Welding Society.
WELD 182 Advanced ARC Welding 1.5
WELD 183 Advanced ARC Welding Specialty Lab 1.5
WELD 184 Advanced GTAW (TIG) Welding 1.5
WELD 186 Advanced Pipe Welding 2
WELD 188 Advanced GMAW (MIG) Welding 1.5
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Chapter 6 – Course Descriptions
COURSE FAMILIES: Students are limited to a total of four enrollments within a famil y.
FAMILY: COURSES INCLUDED: FAMILY: COURSES INCLUDED:
ART FAMILY
Visual Art
Fundamentals
ART 12 Form, Design and Color
ART 13 Inter. Form, Design and Color
ART 15 Three Dimensional Design
ART 110 Mixed Media: Works on Paper
Drawing ART 16 Pencil Rendering
ART 17 Shades/Shadows/Perspective
ART 21A Beginning Freehand Drawing
ART 21B Intermediate Freehand Drawing
Figure Drawing ART 31A Beginning Figure Drawing
ART 31B Intermediate Figure Drawing
ART 31C Adv. Inter. Figure Drawing
ART 31D Advanced Figure Drawing
Painting ART 29A Beginning Painting
ART 29B Intermediate Painting
ART 29C Adv. Intermediate Painting
ART 29D Advanced Painting
ART 122 Portrait Painting
ART 123 Landscape Painting
ART 124 Painting
Water Media ART 23 Pen, Brush and Ink
ART 26A Beginning Watercolor
ART 26B Intermediate Watercolor
ART 26C Adv. Intermediate Watercolor
ART 26D Advanced Watercolor
ART 125 Introduction to Watercolor
ART 126 Nature in Watercolor
Printmaking ART 50A Beginning Printmaking
ART 50B Intermediate Printmaking
ART 50C Advanced Printmaking
Sculpture ART 55A Beginning Sculpture
ART 55B Intermediate Sculpture
ART 55C Advanced Sculpture
Ceramics ART 35A Beginning Ceramics
ART 35B Intermediate Ceramics
ART 37 Sculptural Ceramics
Glass ART 45 Beginning Glass
ART 46 Glass Blowing
ART 57 Sculptural Glass
Darkroom
Photography
ART 60A Beg. Darkroom Photography
ART 60B Inter. Darkroom Photography
ART 60C Adv. Int. Darkroom Photography
ART 60D Adv. Darkroom Photography
Digital
Photography
ART 70A Beginning Digital Photography
ART 70B Int. Digital Photography
ART 70C Adv. Inter. Digital Photography
ART 70D Advanced Digital Photography
Graphic Design ART 80A Graphic Design
ART 80B Intermediate Graphic Design
ART 121 Illustration
DANCE FAMILY
Modern Dance DAN 20A Beginning Modern Dance
DAN 20B Intermediate Modern Dance
DAN 20C Adv. Int. Modern Dance
DAN 20D Advanced Modern Dance
J azz Dance DAN 40A Beginning J azz Dance
DAN 40B Intermediate J azz Dance
DAN 40C Adv. Intermediate J azz Dance
DAN 40D Advanced J azz Dance
Ballet DAN 30A Beginning Ballet
DAN 30B Intermediate Ballet
DAN 30C Advanced Intermediate Ballet
DAN 30D Adv. Ballet Pointe & Partnering
Choreography DAN 10 Dance Combinations
DAN 15 Fundamentals of Choreography
DAN 16 Inter. Choreog/Dance Analysis
DAN 17 Adv. Choreog/Dance Analysis
Tap DAN 50A Beginning Tap Dance
MUSIC FAMILY
Piano MUS 22A Beginning Piano
MUS 22B Intermediate Piano
MUS 22C Advanced Intermediate Piano
MUS 22D Advanced Piano
MUS 64 Beginning Keyboard Skills
MUS 65 Intermediate Keyboard Skills
MUS 66 Advanced Inter. Keyboard Skills
MUS 67 Advanced Keyboard Skills
Strings MUS 21A Beginning Guitar
MUS 21B Intermediate Guitar
MUS 21C Advanced Intermediate Guitar
MUS 21D Advanced Guitar
MUS 25A Beginning Strings
MUS 25B Intermediate Strings
MUS 25C Adv. Intermediate Strings
MUS 25D Advanced Strings
Performance
Analysis
MUS 61A Performance Analysis
MUS 61B Inter. Performance Analysis
MUS 61C Adv. Inter. Performance Analysis
MUS 61D Advanced Performance Analysis
Vocal Technique MUS 29 Beginning Voice
MUS 30 Intermediate Voice
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FAMILY
Fitness and
Conditioning
PE 11 Fundamental Conditioning
PE 12A Beg. Weight Training and Fitness
PE 12B Inter. Weight Training and Fitness
PE 12C Adv. Weight Training and Fitness
PE 15 Aerobic Dance
PE 16 Aerobic Exercise
PE 17 Yoga
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FAMILY: COURSES INCLUDED:
Aquatics PE 30A Beginning Swimming
PE 30B Intermediate Swimming
PE 30C Advanced Swimming
PE 31 Aqua Aerobics
PE 32 Water Polo
PE 35 Lifeguard Training
PE 37 Springboard Diving
Racquet Sports PE 51A Beginning Tennis
PE 51B Intermediate Tennis
PE 51C Advanced Tennis
Individual Sports
and Team
Sports
PE 60 Self Defense
PE 62 Golf
PE 69 Football
PE 70A Beginning Volleyball
PE 70B Intermediate Volleyball
PE 70C Advanced Volleyball
PE 71 Softball
PE 72 Baseball
PE 73 Track and Field Techniques
PE 74 Soccer
PE 75 Basketball
THEATRE FAMILY
Acting THTR 12 Acting I
THTR 13 Acting II
THTR 16 Acting Laboratory
THTR 81 Playwriting and Script Analysis
Rehearsal and
Performance
*THTR 23 Mainstage Production I
*THTR 26 Mainstage Production II
*THTR 70 Repertory Theatre
*THTR 74 Repertory Theatre Technical
*THTR 153 Community Drama
Musical Theatre *THTR 50 Stage Production
*THTR 51 Stage Prod. – Choreography
*THTR 52 Stage Production – Music
Theatre
Practicum
THTR 29 Directing
*THTR 41 Theatre Laboratory
*THTR 42 Stage Production Lab
Theatre Studies THTR 30 Stagecraft
THTR 31 Intro. to Theatrical Design
THTR 34 Makeup
THTR 38 Make-Up Lab
*Variable unit course. When the student enrolls in this course
(regardless of the unit value), it is counted as one of the four
enrollments for the Family. The course can also be taken up to the
maximum number of units stated for that specific course; the
subsequent enrollments will not count towards the limit of four
enrollments for the Family.
ACCOUNTING (ACCT)
See Also: BUAD, CIS, OAS
ACCT 2 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING – 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 or BUAD 166 with a grade of C or higher or
English Placement Level 6 or higher; and MATH 240 or MATH 260
with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement Level 2 or higher.
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course is the study of accounting as an information system,
examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors
and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting
information system, including recording and reporting of business
transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of
generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and
financial statement analysis. It also includes issues related to asset,
liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash
flow, internal controls, and ethics. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ACCT 4 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING –
4 Units
Prerequisite: ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and OAS 10 with a grade of C or higher or
proficiency in creating, editing, formatting and printing spreadsheets
using Excel.
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course is the study of how managers use accounting information
in decision-making, planning, directing and controlling operations. The
course focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost
structure and cost-volume-profit analysis. Topics include issues
relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance
analysis in manufacturing and service environments.
ACCT 101 BASIC ACCOUNTING I – 3 Units
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
A beginning course based on the double-entry bookkeeping system
with an emphasis on a procedural approach. Topics include: accrual,
cash, and modified cash basis of accounting; the accounting cycle,
transaction analysis (rules of debits and credits), journalizing, posting,
worksheets, preparation of financial statements, adjusting, closing, and
reversing entries; combination journal; petty cash; bank reconciliations;
special journals, accounts receivable, accounts payable; and basic
payroll procedures. The course culminates with the student keeping a
set of books for a small service sole proprietorship for the last month of
the fiscal year. This course is not transferable to a four-year college or
university. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ACCT 102 BASIC ACCOUNTING II – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
A continuation of ACCT 101 maintaining the procedural approach.
Topics include: accounting for notes payable, notes receivable,
inventories, fixed assets, partnerships, corporations, long-term debt,
and cash flows. The course culminates with the student keeping a
manual set of books for a small merchandising partnership for the last
month of the fiscal year. This course is not transferable to a four-year
college or university. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ACCT 103 PC ACCOUNTING – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm strongly recommended
Note: Students must have access to a full version of Microsoft Excel as
assignments are submitted using Excel
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
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This course emphasizes the major areas of a computerized accounting
system and provides the student with hands-on opportunity to
determine procedures, analyze transactions, enter data and print
reports related to the general ledger, depreciation, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial statements, financial
statement analysis and inventory control. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
ACCT 104 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 2 with a grade of C or higher; and
BUAD 106 or Math Placement Level 3 or higher
Advisory: OAS 64 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
Payroll Accounting emphasizes the methods of computing wages and
salaries, the methods of keeping records, and the preparation of
government reports. This course is designed to provide training in the
complexities of payroll accounting for vocational purposes. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ACCT 194 INCOME TAX – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A basic course in income tax law intended to acquaint students with
provisions of State and Federal Income Tax Law. It is designed for
individuals or the small business owner wanting to become better
acquainted with the handling and processing of income tax returns and
recent tax laws and developments. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ADAPTIVE STUDIES (ADAP)
ADAP 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES – 3 Units (formerly SPED 100)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: English Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Introduction and practice of college study skills and techniques to
enhance student success. Emphasis of this course will be on self
assessment for the student who has a disability, as well as information
dissemination. Topics to be discussed will include study skills, college
support services and programs, disability awareness, personal goals,
the college experience, and career exploration. Discussion will also
include legal aspects of disability.
ADAP 102 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
An orientation to college that is tailored to the unique needs of students
with disabilities. Introduction of educational programs, student
services, and learning resources, along with full orientation to Disabled
Students Programs and Services is covered. The laws and policies
guiding the inclusion of students with disabilities in post-secondary
education will be covered. In the one-unit format, students will
complete formal educational plans and explore options for transfer
education or job placement. This course may be repeated in
compliance with Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 200 PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: English Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Introduction and orientation to college including completion of all
applications and forms, thorough review of college catalog, college
services, and student rights and responsibilities. Emphasis of this
course will be on self-assessment for the student who has a disability
including learning styles, personal strengths and weaknesses, and
goal-setting. Additional topics to be discussed will include legal
aspects of disability in college and work settings, reasonable
accommodations and strategies for success, disability awareness, and
college visitation. This course may be repeated in compliance with
Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 210 CAREER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course is designed as a career development and planning option
for transitioning students who have disabilities. The content of the
course is designed to assist students in the processes of 1) Finding a
career that coincides with their individual interests and talents, 2)
Matching personality assets to career characteristics, 3) Training in the
researching of career choices and employment opportunities, 4)
Matching vocational skills to career choices, 5) Developing and
initiating an education/career plan consisting of goals and options, 6)
Identifying educational opportunities available to attain career goals, 7)
Identifying the impact of paid work upon SSI and SSDI.
ADAP 253 ADAPTED MICROCOMPUTER KEYBOARDING – 1 Unit
(formerl y OAS 254, MIS 251, MIS 251AB, BUSI 251AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A personal-use individualized course in keyboarding designed to meet
the needs of students with disabilities. Interested students must be
interviewed by a DSPS counselor and/or the instructor to determine if
the course is appropriate for the student's abilities and interests. The
course is designed to provide the intensive drill necessary to master the
alphabetic keys as well as numbers and symbols of the microcomputer
keyboard. A beginning class intended for students needing a computer
terminal keyboarding skill who have had no previous typing experience.
Students will be required to access software and key in data. Includes
speed and accuracy development. This course may introduce
document production if keyboard is mastered by touch. This class does
not meet the requirement of Keyboarding I (Beginning Typing) for an
Associate in Arts degree or certificate. This course may be repeated in
compliance with Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 254 ADAPTED COMPUTER SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Adapted Computer Skills is recommended for students requiring
remedial instruction in using computers whether through standard
platforms or assistive technology. Skills covered include the use of
email, Internet access, and the use of MS Office software to apply in
personal and academic interactions. This course may be repeated in
compliance with Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 255 HUMAN AWARENESS AND LIFE SKILLS – 2 Units
(formerl y SPED 255)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is being provided as a more focused curricular offering in
interpersonal, sexuality, and life skills for students with disabilities. The
aim of this course is to prepare students to tackle the rights as well as
the responsibilities of life and to assist individuals to achieve an
interdependent balance that is essential in order to enjoy a meaningful
quality of life. The course will cover several related areas of the
domestic domain 1) Self-awareness/self-esteem, 2) Health, hygiene,
and nutrition, 3) personal and financial self-protection and 4)
Relationships. This course may be repeated in compliance with Title 5
regulations.
ADAP 256 READING AND WRITING FOR LIFE SKILLS – 2 Units
(formerl y SPED 256)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is constructed to help students with disabilities and/or
remedial level skills enhance reading and writing for vocational or
academic tasks. Instruction will include word attack strategies,
vocabulary development, word usage, basic writing conventions,
sentence writing, paragraph writing, critical thinking opportunities, and
interpretive comprehension. Materials will be tailored to student’s
individual skill level. This course may be repeated in compliance with
Title 5 regulations.
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ADAP 258 MATHEMATICS FOR LIFE SKILLS – 2 Units
(formerl y SPED 258)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is constructed to help students with disabilities and/or
remedial level skills enhance basic mathematics skills for vocational or
academic tasks. Progressive, individualized instruction provided in
basic arithmetic computation of whole numbers, fractions, mixed
numbers, and decimals, in understanding uses of ratios, percents and
proportions; in word problem decoding, and in measurement and basic
geometric concepts. This course may be repeated in compliance with
Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 297 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION –
.5-2.0 Units (formerl y SPED 297)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with special education. A different topic will be
addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed in the
schedule of classes. This course may be repeated in compliance with
Title 5 regulations.
ADAP 298 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION –
0.5-2.0 Units (formerl y SPED 298)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27-108 lab total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with education and disabilities such as the use
of assistive technologies, and methods of effective learning for specific
types of impairments. A different topic will be addressed each time the
class is taught and will be listed in the schedule of classes. This course
may be repeated in compliance with Title 5 regulations.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (ADJU)
ADJU 10 INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The history and philosophy of administration of justice in America.
Recapitulation of the system, identifying the various sub-systems, role
expectations, and their inter-relationships; theories of crime,
punishment, and rehabilitation ethics, education and the training for
professionalism in the system. This course may be offered in a distance
education format. Required for Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 11 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND INVESTIGATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of the vehicle code of the State of California as it pertains to
Law Enforcement Officers and discussions of leading court cases.
Covers Vehicle Code definitions, organization of the D.M.V. and
C.H.P., registration, licensing, and Rules of the Road covering all
moving vehicle violations, parking, pedestrian and equipment
violations. Also, a study of the principles and practices of accident
investigation, including selective enforcement procedures and data
use, hit-and-run accidents, determination of speed from skid marks.
ADJU 15 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the
United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property,
morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the
classification of crime, the general elements of crime, the definitions of
common and statutory law and the nature of acceptable evidence. This
course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to
criminal law. The completion of this course offers a foundation upon
which upper-division criminal justice courses will build. The course will
also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense
decision making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes.
ADJU 16 LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Origin, development and philosophy of evidence; kinds and degrees of
evidence, and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions
interpreting individual rights, search and seizure, the case study
approach, privileged communication and witness competency.
Required for Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 17 PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE
SYSTEM – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of California and federal courts systems, detailed analysis of
all aspects of the criminal justice system, especially identifying
functions and relationships between the various sub-systems
procedures from incident to final disposition; function of constitutional,
federal, state, and civil law as it applies to and affects criminal justice.
Required for Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 18 COMMUNITY RELATIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the complex, dynamic relationships between
communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict
with emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice
within a diverse, multicultural population and the roles played by race,
ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, social class, culture,
and justice professionals in shaping relationships within the justice
system. Special topics include crime prevention, restorative justice,
and conflict resolution and pure justice. Required for Administration of
J ustice majors. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ADJU 20 PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The study of basic principles of all types of investigation utilized in the
justice system. Coverage will include human aspects in dealing with
the public, specific knowledge necessary for handling crime scenes;
interviews, evidence, surveillance, follow-up, technical resources,
ethical issues in investigations and case preparation. Required for
Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 21 POLICE FIELD OPERATIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Exploration of theories, philosophies, and concepts related to the role
expectations of the line enforcement officer. Emphasis is placed upon
the patrol, traffic, and public service responsibilities and their
relationship to the Administration of J ustice System.
ADJU 22 JUVENILE PROCEDURES – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The organization function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies; the
processing and detention of juveniles; juvenile case disposition; and
juvenile status and court procedures. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ADJU 23 CAREER PLANNING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF
JUSTICE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Career Planning for Administration of J ustice is designed to acquaint
students with current employment techniques and standards in multiple
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areas of the Administration of J ustice field. Students will be exposed
to multi-agency recruiting, testing and hiring practices. Students will
learn to identify personal problematic areas regarding these practices
and will be instructed as to how to seek out and obtain possible
solutions to these problems.
ADJU 24 MULTI-CULTURAL ISSUES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trip
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This class identifies cultural diversity issues related to law
enforcement. Specific areas such as history, current make-up, value
of diversity, recognition and handling are discussed. Law enforcement
issues relative to sexual harassment, victimology and crisis
intervention are covered. Course satisfies P.O.S.T. Basic Academy
Part 1 curriculum requirements.
ADJU 25 SUBSTANTIVE LAW – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An in-depth study of the substantive laws commonly encountered by
the municipal, county, or state police officer or investigator or other
criminal justice employee. The scope of the course includes
misdemeanor and felony violations of the criminal statutes.
ADJU 26 COURTROOM TESTIMONY & REPORT WRITING –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Provides practical instruction and experience in the proper techniques
of report writing and presentation of courtroom evidence. Major
emphasis will include the correct writing process, spelling, main
elements of a report, report content as well as important aspects of
courtroom testimony. Required for Administration of J ustice majors.
ADJU 30 WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Students will develop an understanding of the practice of wildlife
enforcement. Students will analyze various wildlife enforcement
situations and learn to apply management techniques to properly and
safely utilize our wildlife populations.
ADJU 40 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will provide a history of and critical analysis of punishment,
the various types of punishment, alternatives to punishment, and the
impact of punishment on the criminal justice system, corrections, a
critical examination of the types of correctional institutions and the
clients housed in each institution, and an examination of contemporary
correctional issues. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ADJU 41 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIME AND DELINQUENCY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to major types of criminal behavior, roles and careers
of offenders, factors which contribute to the production of criminality or
delinquency; methods used in dealing with violators in the justice
system; the changing roles of police, courts, and aftercare process of
sentence, probation, prisons, and parole; changes of the law in crime
control and treatment processes. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ADJU 42 INTERVIEWING AND COUNSELING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Introduction to approaches of behavior modification through
interviewing and counseling. An overview of the techniques available
to entry-level practitioners in corrections, counseling and interviewing.
Creates an awareness of advanced methods utilized by professional
counselors. Traces the development of positive relationships between
the client and corrections personnel.
ADJU 45 CRIMINAL STREET GANGS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will explore historical developments, origins, philosophy
and current trends and activities in criminal street gangs within
California; explore areas of violence, recruitment, drug use, graffiti and
attire; emphasis placed on organization within gangs and racial
backgrounds including types of solutions in the criminal justice system
used to combat street gangs.
ADJU 46 NARCOTIC AND DRUG ABUSE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will explore the Administration of J ustice system and the
development of drug policy and drug problems. This will include drug
identification, drug user recognition, drug effects, narcotic enforcement,
drug prosecution, and drug treatment, rehabilitation and education.
ADJU 94 ADMIN. OF JUSTICE WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll
in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
ADJU 100 P.C. 832 ARREST COURSE – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Notes:
1. This course does not include P.C. 832 Firearms Training. Students
wishing to receive such training need to concurrently enroll in ADJ U
102.
2. Students taking this course may be required to submit fingerprint
card to DOJ and pay a substantial fee for a background check.
Instructor will explain requirements at first class session.
3. The ADJ U 100 course requires the use of POST workbooks which
will cost the student approximately $100.
4. If you intend to continue in the POST basic academy Modular format
this course is not required. You should enroll directly in ADJ U 131
Regular Basic Course Modular Format Level III Academy.
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
Designed to satisfy the curriculum standards of the Commission on
Peace Officer Standards and Training as required by Penal Code
Section 832 for peace officers; includes laws of arrest, search and
seizure, methods of arrest, and discretionary decision-making,
mandatory for all peace officers who do not possess a basic certificate
awarded by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
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ADJU 102 P.C. 832 FIREARMS – .5 Unit (formerl y ADJU 110)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be at least 18 years of age to
register for this course. Student will be required to submit a Live Scan
report to the DOJ (at the student’s expense) to verify eligibility to
possess/carry a firearm. The results of the Live Scan must be
presented to the instructor the first day of class.
Corequisite: ADJ U 100 or previous completion of ADJ U 100 with a
grade of C or higher.
Note: Students are required to provide their own ammunition for the
range.
Class Hours: 27 lab total
Course meets curriculum and competency objectives for the firearms
portion of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
(P.O.S.T.) P.C. 832 training standard. Students will receive training on
use and safety of firearms. They will also be required to fire a handgun
and meet an accuracy standard established by P.O.S.T.
ADJU 106 SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EDUCATION & TRAINING – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course covers the history, causes and dynamics of domestic
violence and sexual assault. It will also cover existing laws and
regulation in California with regards to sexual assault and domestic
violence. Incident impact on individuals, family structure and the
community will be discussed. The course is specifically designed to
provide training to those who may become involved in crisis
intervention and sexual assault and domestic violence victim
advocacy, as well as those pursuing a career in law enforcement,
education or social services.
AG – GENERAL AGRICULTURE (AG)
AG 1 CAREER PLANNING FOR AGRICULTURE – 2 Units
(formerl y ENVR 1)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Career opportunities and requirements in Agriculture, Agriculture
Business, Equine Science, Environmental Horticulture and Veterinary
Technology will be examined. Students will learn how to apply for
jobs. Traits of highly successful people will be explored by formal
presentation and interactive assignments. Environmental awareness
and interrelationships with career success will be covered.
AG 6 CAREER PLACEMENT – AG AND NATURAL
RESOURCES – 1 Unit (formerl y AGRI 6)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Designed for students concurrently completing or who have
completed the core course requirements in agriculture, horticulture, and
natural resources majors. This course may require a multi-day, overnight
field trip to survey the industry.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This class is designed to give students an overview of the California
agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources industry and assist in
obtaining the best possible employment during the summer and upon
graduation. Students will learn interview techniques, will develop an
employment portfolio, and will learn how to apply for jobs. This class is
required for all agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources majors.
AG 9A AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP I – 1 Unit (formerl y AG 9, ENVR 9)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The course is designed to develop leadership qualities in students.
“Hands-on” techniques will be used to facilitate problem solving,
cooperative work ethics, developing initiative, managing and
organizing information, flexible thinking and effective questioning.
Practical experience in conducting business as a group will be gained
by participation.
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AG 9B AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP II – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The course is designed to develop leadership qualities in students.
Students will learn group dynamics and problem solving when working
in committees. Event organizing, planning and follow up will be
emphasized. “Hands-on” activities will emphasize these leadership
development activities.
AG 9C AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP III – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The course is designed to develop leadership qualities in students
especially as it relates to understanding personality types. Students
will develop public speaking skills for prepared and extemporaneous
topics and will analyze current trends, regulations and policies around
agriculture and natural resource topics.
AG 9D AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP IV – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The course is designed to develop leadership qualities in students.
Students will develop habits of successful people. Work with
community and industry member’s activities and events. Participate in
leadership building skills, such as public speaking, job interviews and
debate teams.
AG 58 STUDENT ENTERPRISE PROJECTS – 1-4 Units
(formerl y AGRI 58)
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must have a sponsoring instructor
from the Division.
Note: Student projects are subject to approval by a project evaluation
committee.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27-189 lab total
Selection and completion of a management/production enterprise
project under faculty supervision. Each student will be required to
develop a project plan, timeline, budget and contract with the
sponsoring instructor.
AG 94 AG WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
(formerl y AGRI 94)
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
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AG – AGRICULTURE BUSINESS (AGAB)
AGAB 51 AGRICULTURE ACCOUNTING – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 51)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of the elements of agricultural record keeping and their analysis
for maximum efficiency. Course includes compiling a depreciation
record, financial statement, simple accounting, and obtaining credit.
AGAB 53 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE BUSINESS –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Provides a basic understanding of the business and economics of the
agricultural industry; an introduction to the economic aspects of
agriculture and their implications to the agricultural producer, consumer
and the food system; management principles encountered in the day to
day operation of an agricultural enterprise as they relate to the decision
making process.
AGAB 54 AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 54)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introduction to economic and business principles as they relate to
resource management. The focus of the course will be to relate
economic theories and principles to applied agri-business and
resource management problem solving. Student involvement in
practical marketing, financing, promotions, business analysis, retailing,
or some other practical economic problem will be required.
AG – ANIMAL SCIENCE (AGAS)
AGAS 10 LIVESTOCK SELECTION – 3 Units (formerl y AGRI 10)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: AGAS 19 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips to area ranches may be taken.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A course designed to evaluate and select desirable production
livestock. Animal genetics, performance records, grading and meat
quality characteristics will be discussed as important tools in selection.
The majority of lab time will be spent judging live animals.
AGAS 11 LIVESTOCK FEEDING AND NUTRITION – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 11)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of the digestive physiology of farm animals; their utilization of
the basic nutrients, feedstuffs, and feed additives. Common feeds in
Northern California will be used to blend practical farm rations for beef,
dairy, sheep, swine and horses. Time will be allotted to cost analysis
of commercial feeds and least-cost computer ration programs.
AGAS 15 ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION – 1 Unit (formerl y AGRI 15)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture /27 lab total
A course to familiarize students with basic techniques of Artificial
Insemination in cattle. Demonstration and hands-on involvement will
include: synchronization, handling of semen, livestock handling, and
breeding techniques.
AGAS 19 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL SCIENCE – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 19)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to the principles of animal science presented in terms
of an animal's biological cycle or production. Topics will include basic
nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and animal health relating to domestic
farm animals. In addition to investigating modern production practices,
the impact of animal agriculture upon mankind and the environment
will also be considered. The weekly lab session will be devoted to
investigating the basic management practices associated with each
livestock species.
AGAS 30 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is a study of the principles and practices of purebred and
commercial swine, sheep and beef cattle production throughout
California, the United States and the World. Emphasis will be placed
on the importance of breeds, breeding principles, selection, nutrition,
environmental management, health, marketing and record keeping to
ensure scientifically-based management decisions and consumer
product acceptance.
AG – ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE (AGEH)
AGEH 10 PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND USAGE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Identification, growth habits, culture and ornamental use of commonly
used landscape plants adapted to climates of California. Plant
materials from our local region will be emphasized. This course is
required for an AA or AS degree in Environmental Horticulture.
AGEH 22 NURSERY PRACTICES AND PLANT PROPAGATION –
2 Units (formerl y HORT 22, HORT 32A)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is required for all Environmental Horticulture majors. The
methods and principles used in the propagation of plants, including
both sexual and asexual propagation will be demonstrated and
practiced. Other topics related to successful plant propagation such as
soil media preparation, the growing environment, transplanting and
potting, disease and insect control, irrigation, and fertilization will also
be covered.
AGEH 23 NURSERY PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT – 2 Units
(formerl y HORT 23, HORT 32B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This is required for all Environmental Horticulture majors. This hands-
on course will cover production schedules, marketing strategies,
customer service, product displays, greenhouse and nursery
management and much more. Best practices and economic feasibility
will be emphasized.
AGEH 26 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT IN
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 26, AGRI 26)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Exploration, identification and control of major horticultural pests,
including insects, weeds, and diseases; impact of pests on commercial
nursery crops and the landscape is also discussed. Integrated pest
management including cultural, biological, mechanical/physical, and
chemical control methods is emphasized. Course is designed to assist
students in preparing for California licensing examines in pest
management. Laboratory required. (C-ID AG-EH 120L).
AGEH 31 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 31, AGRI 31)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This is a study of water hydraulics, irrigation systems design and
installation procedures and irrigation scheduling. Techniques in the
operation and maintenance of irrigation systems will also be presented.
Emphasis will be placed on residential design and installation, but
commercial design and installation will be covered. This course is
required for all Environmental Horticulture majors.
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AGEH 31.1 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION – DESIGN – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 31.1)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 12 lecture/18 lab total
Modular delivery of course content of AGEH 31. This is a study of
irrigation systems design, water hydraulics and plant/soil/water
relationships. Emphasis will be placed on residential design as well as
commercial design. Completion of AGEH 31.1, AGEH 31.2 and AGEH
31.3 is the equivalent of AGEH 31. This course is required for all
Environmental Horticulture majors.
AGEH 31.2 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION – INSTALLATION – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 31.2)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 12 lecture/18 lab total
Modular delivery of AGEH 31. This class covers the basics in reading
blueprints, preparing a bill of materials and installing an irrigation
system. Emphasis will be placed on residential installation but
commercial installation will be covered. This course is required for all
Environmental Horticulture majors. Completion of AGEH 31.1, AGEH
31.2 and AGEH 31.3 is the equivalent to AGEH 31.
AGEH 31.3 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION – TROUBLESHOOT AND
SCHEDULE – 1 Unit (formerl y HORT 31.3)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 12 lecture/18 lab total
Modular delivery of AGEH 31. This is a study of irrigation system
operation and scheduling. Techniques in the operation and
maintenance and troubleshooting of irrigation systems will be
presented. This course is required for all Environmental Horticulture
majors. Completion of AGEH 31.1, AGEH 31.2 and AGEH 31.3 is the
equivalent of AGEH 31.
AGEH 33 ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 33, AGRI 33)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Environmental horticulture provides students with an understanding of
how various aspects of the environment relate to plant growth and how
human horticultural practices can influence the environment. This
course explains the basic principles of botany and horticulture. Topics
include plant structure, growth, physiology, and reproduction; climate,
soil, and ecology; plant problems, including pests, diseases and effects
of pollution; plant genetics, human-manipulated plants, and the world
food picture. This course is useful for plant scientists, horticulturists,
and those seeking science credits. Required for first-year
Environmental Horticulture Majors. This course may be offered in a
distance-learning format.
AGEH 34 BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN – FALL FLOWERS –
2 Units (formerl y HORT 34, HORT 34AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Course introduces the beginning floral design student to the principles
and techniques of flower arranging. The subject matter includes a
blend of art, science, business, and career in preparation for entering
the floral industry and related areas. Fall flowers and fall/winter holiday
arrangements will be emphasized.
AGEH 35 LANDSCAPE DESIGN - 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 35, AGRI 35)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: AGEH 10 with a grade of C or higher, or AGNR 6 with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is a requirement for all Environmental Horticulture majors.
This course emphasizes the process leading to the development of the
residential design. The incorporation of design principles i.e. unity,
rhythm, repetition, balance, etc. and how the principles are used to
create a functional and pleasing composition with plant material and
other landscape elements will be stressed. Emphasis is on residential
design, both rural and suburban.
AGEH 36 FLORAL DESIGN FOR WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL
OCCASIONS – 2 Units (formerl y HORT 36)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course provides instruction in floristry skills pertaining to weddings
and flowers to wear and carry. This course will provide the student
with the skills necessary for higher entry-level jobs in commercial
floristry. Some subjects to be covered in this course include bouquets,
corsages, and body flowers, wedding and reception decoration,
including altar designs, candelabra, cake and table centerpieces.
AGEH 38 LANDSCAPE AND TURF MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 38, AGRI 38)
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; and MATH 220 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 1 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This is a required course for Environmental Horticulture majors. The
installation of lawns, groundcovers, shrubs and trees will be covered.
The practices of pruning, trimming, mowing, watering, fertilizing, and
pesticide application as applied to landscape management of home,
parks, highways, and how to estimate and bid in all areas of landscape
management will also be covered.
AGEH 39 TROPICAL FLORAL DESIGN – 1.5 Units
(formerl y HORT 39)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: AGEH 34 or AGEH 44 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
This course covers all aspects of floral design as it relates to tropical
flowers. Students will learn to make corsages, formal/linear design,
leisure and party decorations from tropical flowers.
AGEH 40 INTERMEDIATE FLORAL DESIGN – 2 Units
(formerl y HORT 40, HORT 34CD)
Prerequisite: AGEH 34 or AGEH 44 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Instruction in floristry skills related to contemporary styles of design for
all occasions, weddings, and sympathy work. The application of
techniques for mass and line style designs including Flemish, Oriental,
parallel, contemporary, free-style, vegetative, and interpretive will be
addressed.
AGEH 41 SELECTION AND CARE OF BLOOMING AND
TROPICAL PLANTS – 1.5 Units
(formerl y HORT 41, HORT 135, AGRI 135)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
Designed to prepare and upgrade skills of those planning to work with
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tropical plants in nurseries and plant shops. Emphasis will be placed
upon knowledge of plants and their care and use. During lab, students
will be directed in practical work using various types of planters
constructed in the industry. The class will include a thorough
discussion of propagation techniques, pests and diseases common to
houseplants.
AGEH 44 BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN – SPRING FLOWERS –
2 Units (formerl y HORT 44)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Course introduces the beginning floral design student to the principles
and techniques of flower arranging. The subject matter includes a
blend of art, science, business, and career in preparation for entering
the floral industry and related areas. Spring flowers and spring holiday
arrangements will be emphasized.
AGEH 46 SYMPATHY FLOWERS– 1 Unit (formerl y HORT 46)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: AGEH 34 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total
This class will offer in-depth instruction on the specific floral materials
and techniques used in sympathy designing. Servicing the order and
customer service relating to funerals and memorials will be
emphasized. Floral pieces specific to funerals and memorials will be
practiced in class.
AGEH 60 MASTER GARDENER TRAINING) – 3 Units
(formerl y HORT 60)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This is the training course for the Master Gardener Program, a
community service organization designed to relay research based
horticultural information to the home gardener. The Master Gardener
program was developed by the University Cooperative Extension to
train interested horticultural enthusiasts to assist local gardeners in
diagnosing plant problems and to provide science based information for
keeping home landscapes and the environment healthy. The University
of California has agreed to let Shasta College use their training
materials which are provided through this class. Topics covered in this
course include pesticide use, IPM, weed identification and
management, pruning, plant diseases, soils, fertilizers, growing
vegetables, native plants, vermiculture, watering and many other plant
related topics. This is a required course for anyone interested in
obtaining a UC Extension certification as a Shasta College Master
Gardener.
AGEH 61 PLANT PROTECTION MATERIALS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 162 total hours (Distance Education delivery format only)
Course will cover pesticide laws and regulations, risks, benefits and
mode of action, safe and responsible use, toxicology, and
environmental issues related to the use of all agricultural chemicals.
Fertilizers, plant growth regulators, defoliants, antimicrobials and other
new generation pesticides will be discussed. Sustainable practices will
be emphasized and examples used to generate students ability to solve
pest problems and formulate integrated pest/agrichemical management
plans. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGEH 71 ORGANIC GARDENING PRACTICES (SUMMER) –
1 Unit (formerl y HORT 71)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is complementary to, but independent from AGEH
72 Organic Gardening Practices (Fall and Spring)
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course is an introduction to Organic Gardening. It includes
summer crops, irrigation, pests and cultural practices for growing a
summer garden. Students will be planting crops for the season and
encouraged to start their own garden plot. Subject matter in this
course is supplementary to AGEH 72, which addresses gardening
practices for spring and fall seasons.
AGEH 72 ORGANIC GARDENING PRACTICES (FALL AND
SPRING) – 1 Unit (formerl y HORT 72)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is complimentary to, but independent from AGEH
71 Organic Gardening Practices (Summer)
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Course covers cool season organic vegetable growing practices for the
home and market gardener. Includes fall vegetable cover crops and
cultivating practices, early spring planting and season extending
strategies. Students will be planting crops appropriate for the season.
Since subject matter varies with each seasonal crop, this course is
supplementary to AGEH 71, which addresses gardening practices for
the summer season.
AGEH 94 HORTICULTURE WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
(formerl y HORT 94)
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
AGEH 120 SELECTED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
HORTICULTURE: PRUNING – .5 Units
(formerly HORT 120, HORT 128E, AGRI 128E)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
A basic course in pruning techniques of ornamental plants, and the
specific categories of flower-bearing and fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and
vines. The focus of this short course is to teach the student why plants
are pruned, when plants should be pruned and how plants are pruned.
AGEH 122 SELECTED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
HORTICULTURE: PLANT PROPAGATION – .5 Unit
(formerl y HORT 122, HORT 128R, AGRI 128R)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
Course will cover propagation by seed, cuttings, layering, grafting and
budding. Rootstock selection will also be covered.
AGEH 125 MICRO-IRRIGATION AND LOW WATER USE
LANDSCAPING – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 125, AGRI 125)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Course will cover methods of reducing irrigation requirements of
ornamental landscapes, including reducing evaporation, appropriate
irrigation methods, and appropriate plants.
AGEH 130 INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE PLANTS – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 130, AGRI 130)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes one local plant collection field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Covers the strategy of drought tolerant plants, as well as the identifica-
tion, collection, and propagation of native and non-native plants used in
the landscape.
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AG - EQUINE (AGEQ)
AGEQ 12 HORSEMANSHIP – 3 Units (formerl y AGRI 12)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide their own horse
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed for those interested in learning to ride and
handle horses. Includes basic equitation, proper seat and hands, tack
identification and use, and basic care and grooming of the pleasure
horse.
AGEQ 13 EQUINE SCIENCE – 3 Units (formerl y AGRI 13)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
The study of horse production practices including breed types,
selection, conformation, nutrition, breeding and first aid. Emphasis will
be placed on general health care and how to detect health problems.
This course is designed for the beginner to intermediate horseperson.
AGEQ 14 WESTERN RIDING AND TRAINING – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 14, AGRI 111)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course specializes in the many phases of Western riding and
training. It is suited for intermediate level riders and those interested in
a career. Subjects covered include basic training, groundwork,
showing, trail riding, and more. It is essential in the Certificate
Program as it better prepares the student to enter the horse business.
AGEQ 21 HORSE MANAGEMENT– 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 21, AGRI 115)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An intensive study of the horse industry including factors for career
success. This course will provide students an understanding of
management considerations to be better prepared for running and/or
managing an equine enterprise. Topics covered are horse facilities,
health care, equipment and tack, trailering horses, conditioning, pasture
management, and managing the stalled horse.
AGEQ 109 EQUINE REPRODUCTION – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
An in-depth study of equine reproduction including basic principles of
animal genetics, reproductive anatomy and physiology, breeding
management of mares and stallions, evaluation of fertility, reproductive
diseases and care of the pregnant mare and newborn foal. Artificial
insemination, embryo transfer and current innovations in assisted
reproduction will also be discussed. The laboratory portion of the course
is designed to complement and reinforce the lecture by providing
students with opportunities to learn practical skills in the field of equine
reproduction. Students will be encouraged to develop skills in
horsemanship, interpretation of equine sexual behavior, breeding
management of mares and stallions and collection, evaluation and
processing of fresh cooled and frozen semen. Ultrasound, artificial
insemination and embryo transfer will be demonstrated. Some time will
be dedicated to the use of computer resources currently available to
breeders. There will be opportunities to participate in field trips.
AGEQ 111 HANDLING PROBLEM HORSES – 3 Units
Note: It is recommended that students provide their own horse.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to help people handle horses with existing
problems as well as educating handlers on how to prevent problems
from starting with their horses. Subject matter includes horse behavior
and dealing with specific problems such as rearing, bucking, refusals,
biting, trailering, and problems on the trail. Young horses are
welcomed and novice handlers are encouraged to take this course.
AGEQ 113 HORSE OWNERSHIP AND BASIC HANDLING –
3 Units
Note: Field trips will be taken to local horse ranches.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course specializes in what it takes to own horses on a small and
large scale. Subject matter will include horse behavior, breeding,
stable management, property ownership, pasture management, water,
fly systems, barn plans, arena footing and much more.
AG – MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE (AGMA)
AGMA 42 FARM POWER AND MACHINERY - 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This class covers basic skill-level operation and maintenance of
agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage, planting and
harvesting machinery. Safe operational practices, proper machine and
implement inspection and set-up, and basic operational skills will be
covered. Precision agricultural technology, equipment management
and field layout will be discussed. The lab activities will include the
operation of machinery in the field laboratory.
AGMA 44 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION SKILLS FOR
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES –
3 Units (formerl y ENVR 44)
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course covers the basic construction skills related to agriculture,
natural resources, and environmental horticulture. Subjects covered
will be mechanical drawing, design layout, arc welding, oxy/acetylene
cutting and brazing, carpentry, electrification, small engine theory,
concrete work structures, and project construction. Safety will be
emphasized.
AG – NATURAL RESOURCES (AGNR)
AGNR 1 INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL RESOURCES – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 1)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required day field trips
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to the integrated management of forests, soil,
watershed, fish, and wildlife in the context of protection and restoration
of watersheds and ecosystems. An emphasis will be placed on natural
resources careers, policy and law, tools, techniques and practices, and
management philosophies of public and private lands. Basic biological
and ecological processes will be introduced along with discussion of
the scientific method and preparing reports.
AGNR 4 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND AND RANGE
ECOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required multi-day field trips
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 162 hours for this course)
Basic range management and improvement practices. Proper
utilization of rangeland resources, management for sustainable human
and environmental values, use by wild and domestic animals, historical
and legal changes in rangeland management. Overview of multiple
use principles. Maintenance and improvement of range plant
communities, conserving biological diversity and environmental quality
in rangelands. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
distance education format.
AGNR 6 NATIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 6)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes one optional overnight weekend field trip.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
The study of botanical characteristics, taxonomy morphology, and
community relationships of the major tree and shrub associations in
California and Western United States. Includes discussion of
commercial uses and geographic ranges of these plants.
AGNR 11 ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS – 3 Units
(formerl y ENVR 11, INTR 11)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the influence of cultural values on the
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relationship of humans with each other and with plants, animals and
the land. An important objective is to develop original and sustaining
attitudes and guidelines which will enhance a healthy globe. Sources
of western society's historical and current attitudes toward nature as
well as alternative cultural perspectives will be explored. Students will
emerge from this class with a greater understanding of their individual
moral responsibilities toward the environment. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
AGNR 12 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAW – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required day field trips
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course will introduce students to various aspects of environmental
laws, policy, and agencies responsible for management and regulation
of our natural resources. Topics of the course will include origins and
importance of environmental law; legal principals; property rights;
international, federal, state, and local environmental legislation; and
regulatory authorities. The course will include discussion of the
Legislative and Regulatory history, and current implementation of the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Students will gain an
understanding of the interactions between federal, state, and local
environmental regulations, and how they pertain to environmental
compliance and protection, and enforcement for illegal activities.
Examples of legislation and regulations to be covered will include
aspects of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA), California Water Code,
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Federal
Endangered Species Act (ESA), California Irrigated Lands Program,
Local Grading Ordinances, California Storm Water Program, California
Streambed Alteration Agreements, and other pertinent federal, state,
and local environmental laws. The lecture portion of this course may
be offered in a distance education format.
AGNR 50 NATURAL RESOURCES MEASUREMENTS – 4 Units
(formerl y NR 50)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Several field trips to various locations will occur as feasible.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 108 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course)
This course will help students develop an understanding of the
sampling methods and equipment used to inventory forest resources
on Private, State, and Federal lands. Measurements of timber stand
growth, quantity and quality, and other natural resources including
water, range, and wildlife will also be covered. The lecture portion of
this course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGNR 51 SILVICULTURE AND FIRE ECOLOGY – 2 Units
(formerl y NR 51)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes one optional overnight weekend field trip and required
day trips
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Forestry practices and systems used to grow and manage trees and
forests for the sustained production of timber products. Course will
also cover a survey of fire ecology.
AGNR 52 COMPUTERS IN AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES – 3 Units (formerly ENVR 52, AGRI 52)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course introduces students to basic computer applications in
agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, and related Career
Technical Education majors. Students will gain basic computer literacy
skills while learning to use examples of industry-specific software.
Others topics will include file management, data manipulation, and use
of software such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students
will also be exposed to basic concepts and software related to
Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course is required for all
agricultural, horticulture, and natural resources majors.
AGNR 53 FOREST PROTECTION AND HEALTH – 3.5 Units
(formerl y NR 53)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Several field trips to various locations will occur as feasible.
Class Hours: 27lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 81 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 108 hours of lab totaling 189 hours for this course.
This course will discuss the biotic and abiotic stress factors that
influence forest resource values. Direct and indirect management
practices in addition to silvicultural principles that maintain and
enhance biotic balance, biological diversity, and ecosystem health and
productivity will be covered. Also, issues related to fuels management
and prescribed fire will be covered. The lecture portion of this course
may be offered in a distance education format
AGNR 55 INTRODUCTION TO FOREST OPERATIONS – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 55)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Several field trips to various locations will occur as feasible.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Develop knowledge and skills to recognize the capabilities and
limitations of timber harvesting equipment and systems operating in a
broad range of forest resource management situations. After
completing the course, students will be able to identify harvest systems
that are best matched with the characteristics of the physical,
environmental, economic, and social operating environments. Harvest
process evaluations and decisions are aided with various forest
engineering analysis and tools.
AGNR 60 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – 3 Units
(formerl y ENVR 60, NR 60)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Students who wish to add a lab component to this class
should co-enroll in AGNR 61
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the conservation or wise use of natural
resources and incorporates discussions about the complex relationships
of man to the environment. Students will learn about the diverse
agencies that manage our resources along with their history and
philosophies. Each of the major natural resources such as water, air,
energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and
students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern
use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical
components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and
economic aspects of conservation. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
AGNR 61 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LABORATORY – 1 Unit
(formerl y ENVR 61)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: AGNR 60 or previous completion of AGNR 60 with a
grade of C or higher
Note: May include several field trips
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course designed to complement AGNR 60 and to
acquaint the students with some of the more common laboratory and
field tests and procedures utilized in environmental science.
AGNR 64 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 64)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips to various district facilities, federal, state, county, city,
and private agencies will occur as feasible.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 162 hours for this course)
This course addresses a variety of topics concerned with the quality
and quantity of water resources and watershed management, ecology,
and restoration. Emphasis will be on the State of California. Coverage
will include the hydrologic cycle, water quality, water use and
conservation, and watershed health and function. Sources,
measurements, quality (pollution and treatment), usage, and
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conservation of water will be addressed. Environmental impacts of
dam construction and hydroplant operation will be discussed.
Laboratory work will involve measurements and interpretations of data
collected or distributed and watershed restoration project planning and
implementation. Field trips to various facilities (federal, state, county,
city, private agencies) and restoration/monitoring sites will occur as
feasible. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
distance education format.
AGNR 65 FOREST ECOLOGY – 3 Units (formerl y NR 65, NR 165)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 162 hours for this course)
The forest community is used as a model to discuss ecological
principles as they apply to forest management. Students will gain a
better understanding of Biological Organization and community
classification, biotic and abiotic environmental factors, population and
community ecology, and the role of disturbance in forested
ecosystems. In addition, biogeochemical cycling, forest succession,
and the role of natural selection will be discussed. Students will be
expected to apply scientific principles and critical thinking skills to all
lab activities and research papers. The lecture portion of this course
may be offered in a distance education format.
AGNR 66A WATERSHED RESTORATION PRACTICUM I –
1 Unit (formerl y AGNR 66, NR 66)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course will use the hydrologic watershed unit as the focus which
will provide a hands-on approach to ecosystem management, erosion
control, sediment control, and stream restoration. The course will
emphasize how restoring resource values require an interdisciplinary
scientific approach and community-wide participation to protect,
enhance and restore.
AGNR 66B WATERSHED RESTORATION PRACTICUM II – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Students will determine best management practices for erosion and
sediment control. Laws and requirements will be discussed along with
the importance and methods for documenting endangered species and
archaeological sites.
AGNR 69 BIRDS AND THEIR HABITAT – 2 Units (formerl y NR 69)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Three eight-hour field trips will be a required part of this course.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
An introduction to the study of birds. Emphasis on the behavior,
taxonomy, migration, orientation, flight, evolution, economic
importance, and field identification of the birds. We will also study bird
ecology and the role of birds in bio-diversity and ecosystems. Other
topics covered are songs and calls, territory, courtship, nests and
eggs, care of young, and the systems (reproductive, etc.) of birds.
AGNR 70 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT –
3 Units (formerl y NR 70)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes several all-day field trips
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
The study of plant and animal ecology in relation to principles of wildlife
management. An emphasis will be placed on identification of common
western birds and mammals, sexing and aging criteria, wildlife
population dynamics, wildlife habitat management, and a review of
trapping and marking techniques. Ecological concepts such as biotic
communities, succession, limiting factors, and predator-prey
relationships will also be covered.
AGNR 83 INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS
(GPS) – 1 Unit (formerl y NR 83)
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course is an introduction to theory and practice of geopositioning
(GPS). Course will cover principles of geopositioning, including
satellite systems, triangulation, accuracy and the configuration and use
of GPS field devices. Students will gain experience in the use of both
recreational grade and mapping grade GPS equipment for field
navigation and data collection. The application of GPS to various
fields and industries will be covered, from natural resources and
agriculture to construction and infrastructure management.
AGNR 94 NATURAL RESOURCES WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units (formerl y NR 94)
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
AGNR 173 BEGINNING TAXIDERMY – 2 Units (formerl y NR 173)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to taxidermy dealing with the taxidermy of birds. It will
include collecting, materials and tools, preservatives, skinning,
mounting and painting. Habitat materials and composition will be
discussed and applied.
AGNR 174 INTERMEDIATE TAXIDERMY – 2 Units
(formerl y NR 174)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: AGNR 173 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to taxidermy of small mammals, reptiles and fish.
Advanced techniques in bird taxidermy are also presented. Instruction
will include game laws, tools and materials, skinning, tanning,
mounting and display. A variety of artificial habitats will be employed.
Students will supply their own specimens.
AGNR 176 WILDLIFE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA –
1 Unit (formerl y NR 176)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: A weekend field trip to the Tulelake area will be required.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Common species of wildlife found in Northern California will be
observed and discussed. Habitat ecology and management along with
regulatory and conservation issues will be covered in the class.
Various identification tools, instructional aids, and other relevant
materials will be reviewed and discussed.
AG – PLANT SCIENCE (AGPS)
AGPS 20 PLANT SCIENCE – 4 Units (formerl y AGRI 20)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips to local areas will be included.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to the biological principles of plant growth and
development. Ecosystem relationships will be covered with particular
emphasis on succession, water cycle, mineral cycle, and energy flow.
In addition to investigating modern production and marketing practices
of agronomic crops, the impact of commercial crop production upon
mankind and the environment will be considered.
AGPS 24 SOILS – 3 Units (formerl y ENVR 24, AGRI 24)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; and one year of high school chemistry or equivalent
Note: Class includes two Saturday field trips on classification, judging,
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and conservation of soils. This class is required for all agriculture,
natural resources, and horticulture majors.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This class is an introductory course on the physical, chemical, and
biological properties of soil as it relates to agriculture and natural
resources. Ecosystem relationship of soil use and management is
emphasized. The effects of drainage, tillage, and irrigation on land use
are discussed.
AGPS 25 CALIFORNIA WATER – 3 Units (formerl y AGRI 25)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an interdisciplinary examination of California's water use
and management with a historical emphasis on the politics and conflict
arising from water scarcity. Topics of water quality, water law,
measurement of water, evaluation of irrigation methods and systems,
and issues relating to water use will all be covered. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
AGPS 126 PESTICIDE TRAINING - .5 Unit
(formerl y AGRI 126, AGRI 126AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirement
for pesticide applicators and pest control advisors. The focus of the
course is on methods and calculations necessary to apply pesticides
safely, accurately and efficiently and to look at alternative techniques
being used and developed for management of plant pests.
AG – SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (AGSA)
AGSA 50 AGRICULTURE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –
3 Units (formerl y AGRI 50)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A unique non-traditional land management class based on
“sustainable,” “regenerative,” or “holistic” principles and practices. The
total course will focus around the use of a “model” for making land
management decisions for public and private lands. This class is
appropriate for managing ranches and farms or for anyone interested
in sustainable land management.
AGSA 56 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
AND FARM MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course explains the organization and operation of sustainable
farm and ranch businesses, identifies factors affecting profitability, and
evaluates the business for sustainability, increased efficiency and
profit. Budgeting, resources management and farm operation analysis
are applied to the Farm lab. Includes an examination of case studies
to connect sustainable agriculture principles to actual farming
practices.
AG – VETERINARY SCIENCE (AGVETT)
AGVETT 16 VETERINARY PRACTICES – 2 Units
(formerl y AGRI 16)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to common veterinary practices, sanitation, and
livestock disease endemic to Northern California. Special emphasis
will be given to parasite control and preventive vaccination programs.
Lab activities will include demonstrations and student participation in
performing castration, worming, vaccinations, and animal handling and
restraint procedures.
AG – VITICULTURE (AGVIT)
AGVIT 80 VINEYARD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION – 1 Unit
(formerl y HORT 80)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
An introductory course in establishing a commercial or home vineyard.
Numerous principles will be covered with respect to the design and
construction of a vineyard. The important training steps and
maintenance of a young vineyard will also be covered. A vineyard will
be utilized as a resource for this class.
AGVIT 81 VINEYARD CARE – 1 Unit (formerl y HORT 81)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This is an introductory hands-on course for the care and maintenance
of grape vineyards. Pruning, thinning, irrigation,and other cultural
practices will be discussed. Course covers both conventional and
organic management methods. This course would benefit students
interested in both commercial production and home vineyard care.
AGRICULTURE (AGRI)
See AG, AGAB, AGAS, AGEH, AGEQ, AGMA, AGNR, AGPS, AGSA,
and AGVIT for course listings
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
ASL 1 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 – 4 Units
(formerl y SL 90, SPED 93A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: ASL 1L, or previous completion of ASL 1L with a grade of
C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
Designed to introduce student to basic skills in American Sign
Language vocabulary, finger spelling and grammatical structure. The
student will gain the manual skills to engage in basic dialogue, visual
cues and the receptive skills to understand general American Sign
Language conversation. Topics include: American Sign Language as
an independent language, the history of American Sign Language, the
Deaf community and Deaf culture.
ASL 1L AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 SKILL–BUILDING LAB
– 1 Unit (formerl y SL 91, SPED 95A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: ASL 1 or previous completion of ASL 1 with a grade of C
or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to give students a lab environment to practice
basic American Sign Language skills. The course will review
vocabulary, sentence structure and visual, non-manual behaviors from
ASL 1 and give students a solid foundation in basic signing skills which
will better prepare them for the next level of American Sign Language.
The lab environment will provide visual structured activities. Most of
class time will be non-verbal interactions.
ASL 2 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 – 4 Units
(formerl y SL 92, SPED 93B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ASL 1 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: ASL 2L or previous completion of ASL 2L with a grade of
C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course is a continuation of ASL 1 and is designed to increase
vocabulary and fluency in receptive and expressive skills of American
Sign Language students. Emphasis is on the structure of American
Sign Language including lexical, morphemic and syntactical elements.
The student will gain the manual skills to engage in descriptive, complex
dialog and stories at a moderate skill level. Topics include American
Sign Language contrast and comparisons to other languages, language
development and acquisition, and societal and legal issues.
ASL 2L AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 SKILL–BUILDING LAB
– 1 Unit (formerl y SL 93, SPED 95D)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
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Prerequisite: ASL 1L with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: ASL 2 or previous completion of ASL 2 with a grade of C
or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to give students a lab environment in which to
practice new vocabulary and structures learned in ASL 2, and will
review vocabulary, sentence structure and visual, non-manual
behaviors learned from ASL 2. Students will be involved in structured
class assignments in order to utilize signing skills and increase fluency
to a moderate rate in preparation for success in ASL 3.
ASL 3 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 – 4 Units
(formerl y SL 94, SPED 93C)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ASL 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course is intended for students who plan to use American Sign
Language in their daily lives. Success in this course will enable
students to communicate with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals
through sign language at an average rate of speed and build
confidence in their use of the language. Students will study basic
qualities and skills needed to interpret including topics such as the
interpreting process, an overview of the NAD-RID Code of Professional
Conduct, expectations, and simultaneous interpreting practice.
Exposure to Deaf culture through class discussions and guest lecturers
will be incorporated.
ASL 4 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 4 – 4 Units
(formerl y SL 96)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ASL 3 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course is intended for students who plan to use American Sign
Language in their daily lives. Success in this course will enable
students to communicate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
through sign language at an average rate of speed and build
confidence in their use of the language, storytelling ability and
presentation. Students will study qualities and skills needed to
become interpreters. Students will be exposed to a variety of members
and activities in the Deaf community.
ASL 5 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 5: GRAMMAR –
4 Units (formerl y SL 7)
Prerequisite: ASL 4 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course focuses on American Sign Language grammar and
communication skills. ASL stories and literature are employed to give
students the opportunity to learn and practice the rules of Deaf culture
and the grammar of ASL. English grammar will be analyzed and the
differences between the two languages discussed.
ASL 80 DEAF CHALLENGES – 3 Units (formerl y SL 80)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course covers four areas that have a large impact on people’s
development: society, family, education, and work. Students are made
aware of the challenges deaf people face in these areas and how it
influences their lives. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ASL 81 EDUCATIONAL WORLD OF THE DEAF – 3 Units
(formerl y SL 81)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the education of the deaf population from
ancient times to the present. It addresses the cultural, physical and
psychological effects on the way deaf people learn. Topics such as
family relationships, cognitive development, and language acquisition
are addressed. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ANATOMY (ANAT)
ANAT 1 HUMAN ANATOMY – 5 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; and BIOL 5 and BIOL 6 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: May be taken concurrently with PHY 1
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab/18 discussion total
A systematic hands-on approach to the anatomy of the human body.
Covers the structural organization of the human body: gross and
microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ
system levels of organization. Human cadavers and/or mammalian
dissections are used as an integral component of the course. This
course is intended for nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, radiologic
technology, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, surgical technology,
physical therapy, and other allied health related majors.
ANTHROPOLOGY (ANTH)
ANTH 1 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Topics include the theories of human origins and the evolution of life in
general; classification of primates, introduction to living primates and
primate behavior, genetics, population genetics, the fossil record, the
evolution of hominid behavior, the evolution of language, environment
and technology; hunting and the evolution of society; the evolution and
condition of modern humans. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ANTH 2 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introductory course exploring the nature of culture as the human
adaptation to the natural world. It includes such topics as making a
living, family structure, social organization and institutions, language,
religion, art, and cultural change. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ANTH 5 HUMANITY, CULTURE, AND ECOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An ecological perspective of cultures as adaptations to diverse habitats,
and explorations of how these adaptations respond to environmental
alterations. Emphasis will be placed on adaptive strategies and
challenges in contemporary societies. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ANTH 14 RELIGION, MYTH AND RITUAL – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A cross-cultural study of the forms and functions of religion, myth, and
ritual in contemporary and historical societies. Emphasis will be on
non-Western traditional groups and understanding their religious
beliefs in a culturally relative context. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ANTH 25 CULTURE AND HISTORY OF THE NORTH AMERICAN
INDIAN – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course dealing with the history and culture of the North American
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Indian. Emphasis will be on the origins, spread and diversification, and
the development of Native American cultures in North America.
Additional emphasis will be on contemporary Native Americans.
Consideration will be given to how the arts, economics, and cultural
contributions of Native Americans have influenced the modern world.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ARCHAEOLOGY (ARCH)
ARCH 3 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introductory course to the study of world prehistory and historical
archaeology through the analysis of archaeological method, theory, and
regional developments. The course includes case study examination of
the fundamental concepts of archaeology and the changing theoretical
orientations of archaeology in the contemporary world.
ARCH 4A BEGINNING FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y ARCH 4, 4AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
An introductory course in the practical application of archaeological
principles and methods. Students will become familiar with the basic
techniques of scientific archaeological excavation and site survey,
mapping, photographing, data recording, cataloging and preservation
of archaeological specimens.
ARCH 4B INTERMEDIATE FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ARCH 4A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
An intermediate course in the practical application of archaeological
principles and methods that continues to build on the beginning
course. Students will begin to take a part in the development and
organization of scientific archaeological excavation projects. Students
will learn additional excavation techniques, and learn to supervise field
crews. Students will learn how to develop strategies for site
reconnaissance and recording. Students will evaluate field records,
and coordinate field catalogues.
ARCH 4C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ARCH 4B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
An advanced intermediate course in the practical application of
archaeological principles and methods. Students learn advanced
excavation techniques. Students learn additional methods of site
mapping and recording. Students learn to map using a total station.
Students are trained in soil sampling, and flotation techniques.
ARCH 4D ADVANCED FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ARCH 4C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
An advanced course in the practical application of archaeological
principles and methods. Students will serve as assistant field director
to the principal investigator in a local archaeological project. Students
will learn to use archival facilities and evaluate documentary evidence
of archaeological sites. Students will organize and execute aspects of
field projects. Students will learn to interpret data gathered from field
projects.
ARCH 5A BEGINNING ARCHAEOLOGY LABORATORY – 2 Units
(formerl y ARCH 5, 5AD)
Class Hours: 108 lab total
This is a course that emphasizes both the field aspects of archaeology
coupled with post-field laboratory analysis and data interpretation.
Method and theory of both field survey, excavation and recording and
post-field data processing and curation and subsequent interpretation
and explanation will be the class focus. Students will assume positions
of crew chiefs, laboratory chiefs, mappers, camp organizers, etc. under
the instructor’s direction. Students will participate in preliminary site
analysis, interpretive projects, and cultural material processing.
ARCH 5B INTERMEDIATE ARCHAEOLOGY LABORATORY –
2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH 5A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 108 lab total
An intermediate course in the practical application of archaeological
laboratory methods. Students will learn beginning analyses of floral,
faunal, and lithic materials collected during excavation of local sites.
Students will learn artifact replication and conduct some experiments
with artifact replicas.
ARCH 5C ADV. INTERMEDIATE ARCHAEOLOGY LABORATORY
– 2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH 5B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 108 lab total
An advanced intermediate course in the application of archaeological
laboratory methods. Students will formulate and carry out analyses of
different archaeological materials using methods learned in earlier
courses. Students will clean, catalogue, draw, and analyze artifacts
recovered from local archaeological sites. Students will learn mapping
applications that can be used to create spatial distribution of artifacts
within archaeological sites.
ARCH 5D ADVANCED ARCHAEOLOGY LABORATORY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH 5C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 108 lab total
An advanced course in the practical application of archaeological
laboratory methods. Students will serve as laboratory assistant to the
principal investigator in an archaeological field project. Students will
complete a series of analyses that conform to professional
archaeological standards. Students will oversee all activities in the
laboratory including the cleaning, cataloging, drawing, and analysis of
artifacts recovered from local archaeological sites.
ART (ART)
ART 1 INTRODUCTION TO ART – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A basic course in the visual arts including architecture, craft, graphics,
painting and sculpture. Historical periods and the artist's role in society
are covered in the Stone Age, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, Impressionism, and Twentieth Century.
Fundamental concepts of line, color, value, texture, form and space
are examined by two and three dimensional examples. Recommended
for Humanities elective. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ART 2 HISTORY OF WESTERN ART THROUGH THE GOTHIC
PERIOD – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A historical survey course of the visual arts including architecture,
crafts, engraving, etching, graphics, painting, sculpture, and woodcuts.
Historical periods covered are Stone Age, Egyptian, Mesopotamian,
Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Byzantine, Christian, Medieval,
Romanesque, and Gothic. (30,000 B.C. - 1400 A.D.) This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
ART 3 WESTERN ART, RENAISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A historical survey course of the visual arts from the Renaissance
through the contemporary periods in history, with emphasis on
painting, sculpture and architecture. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ART 4 WORLD ART – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey of the visual arts of ethnic and indigenous cultures with an
emphasis on both historic and contemporary art. Explored are the
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Americas, Africa, India, J apan and China. Lectures are focused on the
styles, motifs, symbols, rituals and traditions of the cultures by examining
their crafts, drawings, sculpture, printmaking and paintings. This course
is designed as a Humanities elective, recommended for Art Core
Programs, and required for the Art History Concentration.
ART 6 HISTORY OF MODERN ART – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An in-depth study of contemporary visual expression, starting with pre-
Impressionism and tracing the development of modernism through
significant art movements in the 20th Century. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ART 12 BEGINNING FORM, DESIGN AND COLOR – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 14A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A fundamental course in two-dimensional design and color theory with
the study of basic design elements as they apply to form. Two-
dimensional design includes balance, directional movements,
structural analysis, texture and unity. Color theory includes color
schemes, psychological use of color, and value and intensity concepts.
Required for the Art Core Program, and recommended for theatre,
architecture and graphic design studies.
ART 13 INTERMEDIATE FORM, DESIGN AND COLOR – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 14B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 12 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An interpretative course using two-dimensional form concepts and
color theory with the application to three-dimensional form. The
development of personal ideas and direction, the use of scale, surface
effects, and new materials (synthetics). More concern is given to
presentation, focus and consistency.
ART 15 THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 15AB)
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references
related to three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including
the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they
apply to three-dimensional space and form. Development of a visual
vocabulary for creative expression through lecture presentations and
use of appropriate materials for non-representational three-
dimensional studio projects. This hands-on course provides students
with the fundamental design and problem solving skills that apply to
the fields of three-dimensional art, architecture, landscape, interior and
industrial design.
ART 16 PENCIL RENDERING – 2 Units (formerl y ART 16AB)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A fundamental course to prepare pictorial presentations applicable to
advertising, architectural and industrial design, landscapes and illustra-
tions using mechanical perspective and rendering media. Course
designed for Architectural majors and recommended for Art majors.
ART 17 SHADES, SHADOWS, AND PERSPECTIVES - 3 Units
(formerl y ART 17AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A basic course in the use of various perspective techniques, using one
and two point as well as grids. This course is designed for Art,
Architecture, Graphic Design and Landscape Architecture students. It
involves developing three-dimensional drawings of building structures,
objects, etc., using perspective techniques and adding value rendering
as well as shadows to create finished works.
ART 21A BEGINNING FREEHAND DRAWING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing,
employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus is
on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities
and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
ART 21B INTERMEDIATE FREEHAND DRAWING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 21A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A developmental course designed to explore concepts, styles and
creative expression related to intermediate level drawing, expanding
upon the information, mediums and techniques learned in 21A. Greater
emphasis is placed on personal idea development, consistency and
presentation techniques and the utilization of a variety of mediums.
More information provided regarding paper and its manufacture,
drawing materials and the techniques of developing a professional
portfolio.
ART 23 PEN, BRUSH AND INK– 2 Units (formerl y ART 23AB)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Exploring 2D possibilities with a variety of pens, brushes, inks, and
papers. Exercises are based in observation and imagination, with
supporting foundational drawing practice. Exposure to artists using
this medium, and to links between illustration and fine arts.
ART 26A BEGINNING WATERCOLOR – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 26, 26AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course in watercolor painting methods as they apply to
the visual arts. Methods covered include wet wash, wash, stroke and
glaze overlays, with emphasis on creative interpretation and
expression.
ART 26B INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 27, 26CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 26A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate course in watercolor painting with an emphasis on
expansion of watercolor techniques as well as conceptual and
technical development. Students will investigate non-traditional
materials, explore methods of paint application (including subtractive
and stencil methods) and further their artistic understanding and
development through the consideration of contemporary trends in
watercolor.
ART 26C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 26B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course designed to expand upon the information and techniques
learned in Intermediate Watercolor Painting. General attention will be
given to personal idea development, consistency, presentation
techniques and working with more independence. The student will be
expected to increase the quality and number of paintings completed
during the semester. The student will also learn to develop a
professional portfolio and to communicate professionally.
ART 26D ADVANCED WATERCOLOR – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 26C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An advanced course in Watercolor. Students will explore ink painting,
non-brush techniques, watercolor transfer as well as illustration
techniques. Students will develop a portfolio which incorporates a
variety of compositional schemes in expressive and non-objective
imagery.
ART 29A BEGINNING PAINTING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 29, 25AB)
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A creative course in the use of oil, polymer, and other synthetic media
on canvas, hardboard, or metal. Application of these media and other
media used in representation and abstract form. Course designed for
Architecture majors, Painting Concentration and Theatre Arts
Technician Concentration.
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ART 29B INTERMEDIATE PAINTING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 30, 25CD)
Prerequisite: ART 29A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate course in oil or polymer painting which is designed,
through guided experimentation, to broaden the student’s knowledge
of opaque media and techniques. Students are expected to complete
three paintings: a non-objective work, a realist work and a “Free”
painting (student’s choice).
ART 29C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PAINTING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 29B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course designed to expand upon the information and techniques
learned in Intermediate painting. Attention will be given to personal
idea development, consistency, presentation techniques and working
with more independence. The student will be expected to increase
quality and number of paintings completed during the semester. The
student will also learn to develop a professional portfolio and
communicate professionally.
ART 29D ADVANCED PAINTING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 29C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Advanced students will narrow the scope of techniques addressed in
Art 29C to focus on the creation of a series of images which effectively
express selected experiences. Artists will create a portfolio for use in
the Annual Student Art Competition. These directed works will result
from ongoing class discussions of projects, instructor presented slide
lectures, films and technical critiques. Students will investigate
preservation and cataloguing techniques.
ART 31A BEGINNING FIGURE DRAWING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 31, 22AB)
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course in creative drawing of the nude human figure
using a wide variety of techniques. Emphasis will be placed on
anatomy, proportion, composition, and development of personal
expression. Topics include an examination of the historical and
contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this
course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to figure
drawing.
ART 31B INTERMEDIATE FIGURE DRAWING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 32, 22CD)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in ART 31A
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate visual arts course in the study of the nude human
figure. Through the use of a variety of media, students will expand
their skills in drawing from observation as well as interpret the figure
through a variety of approaches.
ART 31C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE FIGURE DRAWING –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 31B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A developmental course designed to expand on information and
techniques learned in Intermediate Figure Drawing. Attention will be
given to a more personal interpretation of the figure, technique,
consistency, presentation and the execution and resolution of ideas
with greater independence. The student will produce and critically
discuss increasingly sophisticated works, which will become part of his/
her professional portfolio.
ART 31D ADVANCED FIGURE DRAWING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 31C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Advanced Figure Drawing students will work toward an expanded
knowledge of (and ability) with materials employed in Advanced
Intermediate Figure Drawing. Through this exploration, students will
define a clearer personal direction and emerge with enhanced critical
skills.
ART 35A BEGINNING CERAMICS – 3 Units (formerl y ART 35,
35AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course developing skills in hand-building with coils,
slabs and introduction of the potter's wheel. The course includes
glazing, decorative techniques, properties of clay and firing of ceramic
forms.
ART 35B INTERMEDIATE CERAMICS – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 36, 35CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 35A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate course developing skills in the use of the potter's
wheel. The course includes hand-building, throwing, plaster molding,
glazing, surface decoration and firing of ceramic forms.
ART 37 SCULPTURAL CERAMICS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ART 35A or ART 35B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This is a ceramics course emphasizing studio problems which involve
the potter's wheel, construction of molds and hand-building techniques.
Use of the potter’s wheel will go beyond basic functional forms and will
be used to create sculpture. Molds and hand-building techniques will
also emphasize sculptural works in clay.
ART 45 BEGINNING GLASS – 3 Units (formerl y ART 45AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This class is a hands-on course to explore the beginning aspects of the
art of working with glass in its molten and frozen states. Students will
develop an understanding of the wide range of possibilities that exist
when working with glass. Through demonstrations and practice in the
hot shop, students will acquaint themselves with the tools and
materials needed to create forms in glass. Students will begin a
hands-on involvement with molten glass working, ladle sand casting,
kiln casting and other glass processes. Working with clear glass,
students will develop basic glass blowing skills by learning how to form
simple blown shapes such as the sphere, cylinder, disk and various
vessel forms. Individual student skills will be emphasized. Open to
students in all disciplines; no prior glassblowing experience necessary.
ART 46 GLASS BLOWING – 3 Units (formerl y ART 45CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 45 or ART 57 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course focuses on skills progression in working with glass in the
molten state. Emphasis is placed upon individualized projects for
students. Students will work with studio equipment related to
recycling, melting, firing and annealing of glass.
ART 50A BEGINNING PRINTMAKING – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 50, 50AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course surveying the four main printmaking processes
as they apply to the visual arts. Studio experience during the semester
will focus on black and white printing techniques Including: relief,
intaglio, stencil (serigraph) and planographic (monotype or
lithography). Emphasis will be placed on the use of printmaking
processes as an expressive art form through lecture, demonstration,
and class critiques.
ART 50B INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 50A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate course focusing on color intaglio techniques including:
multi-plate and a la poup’ee processes. Emphasis will be placed on
the use of printmaking processes as an expressive art form through
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lecture, demonstration and class critiques. Students will produce four
editions of prints within the color intaglio techniques.
ART 50C ADVANCED PRINTMAKING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 50B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An advanced course focusing on color relief print processes (i.e. multi-
plate, a la poup’ee and rainbow printing). Advanced students will
clearly express their personal aesthetic through the production of four
editions of prints within the color relief processes. Emphasis will be
placed on the use of color relief printing as an expressive art form
through lecture, demonstration, and class critiques.
ART 55A BEGINNING SCULPTURE – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 55, 55AB)
Advisory: ART 15 with a grade of C or higher
Note; Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A creative course in the sculpting of wood, clay, plaster, and other
materials. Application of these media are used in abstract and
representational forms.
ART 55B INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 56, 55CD)
Prerequisite: ART 55A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An intermediate level course in the sculpting of clay, wood, metal,
plaster, and other materials. Creative application of these media are
used in abstract and representational forms.
ART 55C ADVANCED SCULPTURE – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART 55B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course expands upon the information and techniques gained from
ART 55B. Attention will be given to personal idea development and
concepts, consistency, presentation, techniques and working
independently. Students will be expected to develop a style and
conceptual approach which will be reflected in the sculpture produced
during the semester. Students will develop a professional portfolio and
learn to communicate professionally.
ART 57 SCULPTURAL GLASS – 3 Units
Advisory: ART 45 or ART 55 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A structured intermediate sculpture course in which students will
develop an understanding of the potential of the medium of glass in its
molten and frozen states. Students will begin a hands-on involvement
with molten glass working, ladle sand casting, kiln casting and other
glass processes. Regular demonstrations, presentations and in-class
projects as well as individual assignments will establish a fundamental
knowledge and physical understanding of glass as a medium for
sculpture.
ART 60A BEGINNING DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 60AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This is a film based class; students must provide their own
35mm camera with adjustable shutter and aperture.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory course presenting the origins and history of
photography, camera and lens familiarization, exposure, metering, film
development, printing procedures, print presentation, composition and
standards of quality. Emphasis is placed on black and white negative
and print quality along with content, composition and personal
expression.
ART 60B INTERMEDIATE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 61, 61A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 60A with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a film based class; students must provide their own
35mm camera with adjustable shutter and aperture.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 60A. This course
provides an introduction to the fundamental theories, vocabularies and
techniques of traditional chemical-based photography. Emphasis will
be on negative quality, the fine print and presentation.
ART 60C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE DARKROOM
PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units (formerl y ART 62, 61BD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 60B with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a film based class; students must provide their own
35mm camera with adjustable shutter and aperture.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 60B. This course
provides instruction in the advanced concepts of traditional chemical-
based photography. Emphasis will be on alternative process
photography, medium and large format photography and photo theory.
ART 60D ADVANCED DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 60C with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a film based class; students must provide their own
35mm camera with adjustable shutter and aperture.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 60C. This course
provides continued exploration in the advanced theories, vocabularies
and techniques of traditional chemical-based photography. Emphasis
will be on current issues in photography, contemporary photographers
and portfolio development along with the basic theories of illumination
and the utilization of a variety of light sources.
ART 70A BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 70)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8
megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter
speed controls.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
An introductory digital course presenting the origins and history of
photography, camera and lens familiarization, exposure, metering,
printing procedures, print presentation, composition and standards of
quality. Emphasis is placed on print quality along with content,
composition and personal expression. The course concentrates on
expressive and aesthetic aspects of photography in fine art.
ART 70B INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
(formerl y ART 71)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 70A with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8
megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter
speed controls.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A continuation and advancing of the principles covered in Art 70A with
emphasis on artistic expression and use of current technologies.
ART 70C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 70B with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8
megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter
speed controls.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 70B. This course
provides instruction in the advanced theories, vocabularies and
techniques of digital photography with emphasis on artistic expression
and use of current technologies.
ART 70D ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 70C with a grade of C or higher
Note: This is a digital imaging class. Students must provide an 8
megapixel (or larger) digital camera with manual aperture and shutter
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speed controls.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the techniques covered in ART 70C. This course
provides continued exploration in the advanced theories, vocabularies
and techniques of digital photography. Emphasis will be on current
issues in photography, contemporary photographers and portfolio
development along with the basic theories of illumination and the
utilization of a variety of light sources.
ART 80A GRAPHIC DESIGN – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ART 12 with a grade of C or higher
Note: It would be helpful if the student has basic skills in Adobe
Photoshop.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
The course provides the student with an introduction to the theories
and applications behind typography, color theory, layout, and
composition. The student will learn and use industry standard image
editing and page layout software to produce class assignments
typically encountered in the graphic design and printing industries.
ART 80B INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ART 80A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course builds on the software training and design concepts from
80A to teach the student more advanced image editing, document
composition, and digital illustration techniques using industry standard
software and accepted design practices and advanced theories and
principles.
THE 100 SERIES OF COURSES ARE SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS
TAKEN FROM THE TRANSFER (1-98) COURSES AS SHORT-
TERM INTRODUCTION COURSES:
ART 110 MIXED MEDIA: WORKS ON PAPER – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course selectively and aesthetically combines various media and
techniques of drawing, painting, photo, printing and collage into two-
dimensional works. Underlying the instruction is a historical
component which emphasizes modern and contemporary art to
broaden the students' interest and awareness of contemporary trends.
ART 121 ILLUSTRATION (formerl y ART 121W) – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/ 54 lab total
Designed to develop a personal approach to the problems of pictorial
elucidation and provides an understanding of the use of visual media
to illustrate verbal content. It develops a knowledge of the more
common graphic media and of design elements in relationship to
illustration.
ART 122 PORTRAIT PAINTING – 2 Units (formerl y ART 125W)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A basic course in the materials, tools, composition, proportion, lighting,
shadow patterns, anatomy, value, color, line and study of other
masters in portrait painting.
ART 123 LANDSCAPE PAINTING – 2 Units (formerl y ART 125X)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A basic course to introduce the techniques of landscape painting,
specifically the areas of pictorial materials, space, simple perspective,
composition, value, color, scale, texture, line, and the study of other
landscape painters.
ART 124 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING – 2 Units
(formerl y ART 125Y)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Designed as an introductory segment to the practice and theory of
painting. This course will focus upon those aspects of pictorial
organization employed in the formation of representational painting.
ART 125 INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR – 2 Units
(formerl y ART 126W)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
A preliminary course in watercolor methods, such as wet wash, stroke
and glaze overlays, with emphasis on creative interpretation of the
environment.
ART 126 NATURE IN WATERCOLOR – 2 Units
(formerl y ART 126X)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An extensive course in different watercolor methods, such as: wet
wash, stroke, and glaze overlays, with emphasis on creative
interpretation of subjects in nature.
ART 301 BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
DRAWING & PAINTING-MIXED MEDIA – 0 Units
Class Hours: 6-108 lab total
An introductory, intermediate and advanced course incorporating basic
drawing techniques using a variety of pencils and covering
composition, color mixing, brush strokes, watercolor, acrylic, oil and
pastels. The course is designed to provide stimulation and growth for
individual adults through art activities.
ART 302 ART EXPRESSION FOR SENIORS – 0 Units
Class Hours: 6-108 lab total
Come and express yourself in colorful explorations. "Draw" upon your
life experiences: your memories, dreams and reflections. Learn to
create designs and images using paints, watercolor crayons, collage,
colored pens/pencils, ink, pastels, fiber and clay. Course designed for
older adults, no previous art experience is necessary.
ASTRONOMY (ASTR)
ASTR 1 ASTRONOMY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy. This
course covers aspects of archaeoastronomy, telescope optics, radio
astronomy, prominent scientists, the sun, planets and their moons, and
generalities of stellar evolution. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ASTR 2 STELLAR ASTRONOMY– 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy
concentrating on celestial bodies and phenomena beyond the solar
system. This course covers aspects of the history of astronomy, light,
telescopes, prominent scientists, the sun, stars, stellar evolution,
galaxies, cosmology, and the possibility of other life forms in the
Universe. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AUTO)
NOTE: STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN HAND TOOLS
FOR TECHNICAL CLASSES IN THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY AND
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MAJORS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE
REQUIRED COURSE OBJECTIVES.
AUTO 1 VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
Designed to cover the basic theory of electricity and magnetism, as
well as areas of operation, testing, and service of vehicle batteries,
switches, relays, starters and starting systems, alternators, regulators,
charging systems, and light circuits. The course includes electrical
theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course,
along with AUTO 10, is designed to prepare students to become ASE
certified in area A-6. Required for Automotive majors with emphasis
on electrical systems.
AUTO 10 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS – 3 Units
(formerl y AUTO 110)
Prerequisite: AUTO 1 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
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This course is designed to establish an understanding of electronic
theory and solid state technology as it applies to the automobile. The
student will learn to read wiring schematics, calculate voltages, current
flow, and resistances within parallel and series circuits, and to properly
use related testing equipment used for diagnosis. This course includes
electrical/electronic theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory
tasks. This course, along with AUTO 1, is designed to prepare
students to become ASE certified in area A-6. This course, along with
AUTO 20 and AUTO 21 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of
Automotive Repair Level 1 smog training certificate.
AUTO 20 ENGINE PERFORMANCE – 4 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course is designed to give students the understanding of the
operation of automotive engines and related systems such as
electrical, ignition and fuel delivery. The course will also provide
students with entry level skills to diagnose, service and repair these
systems using current industry tools and equipment. This course
includes ASE laboratory tasks and is designed to prepare students to
become ASE certified in area A-8. This course along with AUTO 10
and AUTO 21 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of Automotive
Repair for Level 1 smog training certificate.
AUTO 21 ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE – 3 Units
Prerequisite: AUTO 20 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course is designed to continue the study of engine performance
by including the emission control systems and computer controlled
engine operation. The course will also provide students with entry
level skills to diagnose, service and repair these systems using current
industry tools and equipment. This course includes ASE laboratory
tasks and, along with AUTO 20, is designed to prepare students to
become ASE certified in areas A-8 and L-1. This course along with
AUTO 10 and AUTO 20 will qualify students to test for the Bureau of
Automotive Repair Level 1 smog training certificate.
AUTO 94 WORKSITE LEARNING FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECH. –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
AUTO 130 AUTOMOTIVE STEERING AND SUSPENSION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students the entry level skills required
to diagnose, service, and repair modern automotive wheel and tire,
steering, and suspension systems. The course includes theory of
operation, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course,
along with AUTO 131, is designed to prepare students to become ASE
certified in area A-4.
AUTO 131 AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL ALIGNMENT – 2 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students the entry level skills required
to perform complete four-wheel alignments on modern automobiles
and light trucks. The course includes theory of alignment principles
and the operation of industry standard alignment equipment. This
course, along with AUTO 130, is designed to prepare students to
become ASE certified in area A-4.
AUTO 147 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course is designed to provide the entry level skills needed to
diagnose, service, and repair various braking systems found on
domestic and import automobiles and light trucks. The course includes
brake theory, repair procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks, and is
designed to prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-5.
Standard and power assist, drum and disc type systems and anti-lock
braking systems are included in this course.
AUTO 150 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINE MACHINING – 5 Units
(formerl y INDE 150)
Class Hours: 72 lecture/54 lab
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic
fundamentals of the internal combustion engine. The subjects will
cover the operation and design of varied engine systems and the
repair and rebuilding of these engines. This course will also provide
instruction in the disassembly, cleaning and inspection of the internal
combustion engine. The student will be orientated in the use of
general and specialty tools used in the rebuilding of internal
combustion engines. ASE based tasks will utilize hand and power
tools and modern machining equipment. Completion of this course will
prepare students to become certified in ASE area A-1.
AUTO 161 MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course designed to give a technical and working knowledge of
manual drive trains and axles. Subject matter covered includes clutch
diagnosis and repair, manual transmission diagnosis and repair,
transaxle diagnosis and repair, drive (half) shaft and universal joint
diagnosis and repair, rear axle diagnosis and repair, four-wheel drive
component diagnosis and repair, theory of operation, repair
procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to
prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-3.
AUTO 162 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES –
4 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
A course designed to give a working knowledge of automatic
transmissions and transaxles. Subject matter covered will include
transmission/transaxle maintenance and adjustment, in-vehicle
transmission/transaxle repair, and off-vehicle transmission/transaxle
repair. The course includes theory of operation, repair procedures,
and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to prepare
students to become ASE certified in area A-2.
AUTO 163 HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACCESSORIES –
3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give students a technical and working
knowledge of automotive heating and air conditioning systems.
Emphasis is placed on entry level skills necessary for diagnosing,
servicing, and repairing modern automotive heating and air
conditioning systems. The course includes theory of operation, repair
procedures, and ASE laboratory tasks. This course is designed to
prepare students to become ASE certified in area A-7.
AUTO 176 LEVEL 2 SMOG TECHNICIAN TRAINING – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: AUTO 10, AUTO 20 and AUTO 21 with a grade of C or
higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
The Smog Check training is intended to provide students the
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform Smog Check
inspections. Students who successfully complete this training will have
met the Bureau’s training requirements to qualify to take the Smog
Check Inspector state licensing examination.
AUTO 180 ENGINE MACHINIST I – 4 Units
(formerly INDE 180, AUTO 180A)
Prerequisite: AUTO 150 or DIES 164 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Basic hand tools required
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course is designed to give the student instruction in the use of
precision equipment required in the reconditioning of modern
automotive engines. Students completing this course will have the
manipulative skills and the knowledge of the various machine tools
required to completely remanufacture automotive engines.
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AUTO 181 ENGINE MACHINIST II – 4 Units
(formerl y AUTO 181, AUTO 180B)
Prerequisite: AUTO 180 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Basic hand tools required
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
This course will build on the skills obtained in AUTO 180, Engine
Machinist I, and will provide new skills in the following areas; advanced
machining techniques, high performance machines, changing fixtures,
maintenance and service of machine tools.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIOL)
BIOL 1 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
A biological science emphasizing molecular and cellular organization,
energetics of respiration and photosynthesis, cell integration and
development. General principles of heredity, evolution, speciation and
ecology. Intended for majors in science.
BIOL 5 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A one-semester introductory course in human anatomy and physiology
presented with a medical emphasis. Selected topics on eleven organ
systems are covered. This course is intended to serve medical
assistants, licensed vocational nursing, and fire science majors. It also
complements child development and nutrition majors. BIOL 5 is a
prerequisite for the LVN program. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BIOL 6 INTRO. TO HUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY – 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL 5 or previous completion of BIOL 5 with a grade of
C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course designed to complement BIOL 5. A one-semester
human anatomy and physiology laboratory course. Exercises include
anatomical language, microscopy, membrane transport processes,
skeletal muscle contraction, cardiology, blood pressures, pulmonary
ventilation, and enzymatic digestion. The anatomy of eleven organ
systems is also included. BIOL 6 is a prerequisite for the LVN
program.
BIOL 10 GENERAL BIOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: BIOL 10 will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10L.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to the major concept of modern biology. Topics
covered include biochemistry, cell biology, heredity, and nature of
genes, evolution, diversity of life, and principles of ecology. Emphasis
will be placed on those aspects of biology that are rapidly reshaping
our culture. This course may be offered in a distance education
format. This course will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10L.
BIOL 10L GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: BIOL 10 or previous completion of BIOL 10 with a grade
of C or higher.
Note: BIOL 10L will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Laboratory experiments and demonstrations covering the basic
concepts of the lecture course BIOL 10. The laboratory is designed to
expose student to biological techniques including microscopy,
biochemistry, genetics, evolution, diversity of life, and principles of
ecology.
BIOL 11 DIVERSITY OF LIFE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 162 total hours
This course is a 3-unit, transferable, non-laboratory, computer-based
life science course. It is available only on the Internet and is intended
for those people who, for one reason or another, cannot come to the
Shasta College campus for course work. Topics include molecular and
cell biology, inheritance, gene expression, mutation, evolution and the
diversity of living organisms.
BIOL 12 FIELD BIOLOGY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Plant and animal morphology, classification and ecological relationships
examined through field and laboratory study. Principles of ecology
illustrated in the context of biotic communities of Northern California.
BOTANY (BOT)
BOT 1 GENERAL BOTANY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
An introduction to the structure, physiology, reproduction, life cycles
and taxonomic of major plant and plant-like groups.
BOT 50 WILDFLOWERS OF CALIFORNIA – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two all-day Saturday field trips will be required.
Class Hours: 9 lecture /27 lab total
Local wildflowers are examined closely in the laboratory in order to
learn their structural characteristics. This knowledge will be used to
identify flowers using a plant identification key and for sight
identification. The field trips reinforce identification skills by allowing
students to observe these flowers in their natural setting. A
supplementary course for botany, biology, forestry, ornamental
horticulture, and natural resources students; elementary and high
school teachers; and general interest. Five three-hour class meetings
and two all day Saturday field trips.
BOT 52 MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Includes two local mushroom collection field trips
Class Hours: 27 lecture /27 lab total
In this course, students will learn to identify mushrooms and other fungi
of Northern California. Class discussions will cover mushroom biology,
the groups of fungi, mushroom structure, recognizing mushrooms by
sight, and identifying mushrooms using written mushroom identification
keys. Field trips will reinforce identification skills and help students
understand the role of mushrooms in the ecosystem. There will be
special emphasis on mushroom poisons and consumer safety.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BUAD)
See Also: ACCT, CIS, OAS
BUAD 6 BUSINESS LAW I – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Introduction to the legal processes which covers the fundamental legal
principles pertaining to business transactions. Topics include sources of
law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, criminal law, business
organizations, and judicial and administrative processes. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 8 BUSINESS LAW II – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course involves the various parameters and requirements of
business organizations, security devices, bankruptcy with personal and
intellectual property issues. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
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BUAD 10 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey course for both business and non-business majors covering
the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of
business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive
business world and includes additional disciplines such as international
business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics,
and entrepreneurship. Designed to provide students with familiarity
with basic principles and practices of contemporary business,
knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how
business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its
introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a
first business course. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
BUAD 12 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to international business. Emphasis will be on
understanding global management, marketing, supply-chain
management, and finance while working in an international
environment influenced by cultural, legal, political, economic, and
social factors. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
BUAD 15 BUSINESS AND SOCIETY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s awareness of
ethical issues in business. The course establishes a framework and
definition of ethics and the interaction among business, government,
and society. Examples from current events and across business
disciplines will be used. Opposing points of view will be presented
allowing the student to make individual judgments about ethical
behavior in business and what things can and should be done to
create a sustainable business model for the future.
BUAD 30 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES – 3 Units
(formerl y REAL 30)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This is a fundamental real estate course covering the basic laws and
principles of California Real Estate. The knowledge, background, and
terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized courses are
covered. Designed to assist those preparing for the real estate
salesperson license examination. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 40 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an entrepreneurial perspective of starting a small
business. The course covers techniques and methods of starting and
managing a small business enterprise and incorporates the exploration
of a sound business plan that includes a financial, management, and
marketing analysis. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
BUAD 41 LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the role of the first-line supervisor in the
organization. There is particular emphasis on team building, coping
with organizational change, leadership styles, motivating employees,
and the supervisor’s role in monitoring the primary management
functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 42 FINANCING A SMALL BUSINESS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Students will need to have access to and a working
knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to give an understanding on the various ways of
funding a business venture. The course explores how to raise money
for growing or starting a small business by reviewing sources of public
and private debt, equity capital, Initial Public Offering, commercial
loans and SBA-guaranteed programs. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 44 INVESTMENTS – 3 Units (formerl y FIN 44)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Course designed to help the student gain an understanding of stocks,
bonds, and other securities. Students will be encouraged to develop
their own investment philosophy based on an understanding of the
securities market and methods of analyzing that market.
Recommended for students wanting an understanding of how
businesses raise capital in the securities market. The student will
develop a hypothetical personal investment portfolio, which will be
tracked with the assistance of a web-based monitoring system. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 45 HUMAN RELATIONS ON THE JOB – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Human Relations on the J ob is a course designed to give the student
the opportunity to increase interpersonal skills. There is particular
emphasis on communication, motivation, leadership, and group
decision skills. Emphasis is placed on improved relationships among
employees and between employees and employers. Topics include
communication processes and styles, attitudes, values, motivation,
leadership, valuing diversity, and reinforcement on the job. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 46 FUNDAMENTALS OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management provides an understanding of
the nonprofit sector as a whole and as well as nonprofit management
from an overview perspective. This course will introduce the
fundamentals of effective organization mission and vision statements,
strategic planning, operations management, and budgeting.
Participants will gain understanding of different aspects of
management of a nonprofit organization. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
BUAD 66 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: BUAD 166 with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 6 or higher
Note: Student must complete all assignments using a computer.
Handwritten assignments will not be accepted.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides implementation of letter-writing principles and
techniques through expository and argumentative writing. Additionally,
the writing of an employment portfolio, business letters, an analytical
report, and team presentation is required. Application of electronic
communication (Netiquette, email format, Internet uses) will also be
presented. This is a required course for many major and certificate
programs and an alternate requirement or suggested elective in others.
This class also satisfies the A.S. General Education requirement in
English. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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BUAD 71 INTRODUCTION TO e-COMMERCE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course is an introduction to e-commerce principles. Topics include
an overview of where e-commerce fits into the business, e-commerce
basics, cost-benefit of e-commerce solutions, planning and
development. This course offers practical suggestions to individuals
involved in or planning an e-commerce business or business
component. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 72 e-COMMERCE MARKETING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
E-Commerce Marketing (electronic commerce) is the study of all the
online or electronic-based activities that facilitate manufacturing goods
and services by the producer to satisfy the wants and needs of the
consumer. Electronic marketing draws heavily on networks’
technology to coordinate market research, aid product development,
and develop strategies and tactics to persuade consumers to buy,
provide for online distribution, maintain customer records, conduct
customer satisfaction surveys, and gather consumer feedback.
Electronic marketing advances the overall marketing program that in
turn supports the company’s overall marketing business objectives.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 76 SALES– 3 Units (formerl y MKTG 70, BUSI 70)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Study of the fundamental problems, practices, and techniques of the
salesperson. The course covers both retail and direct selling
techniques including prospecting, pre-approach, demonstration/
presentation, handling objections, closing, follow-up, and time
management. Students will be required to make a minimum of one
sales presentation in class.
BUAD 77 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING – 3 Units
(formerl y MKTG 74, BUSI 74)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hour will total 162)
This course is designed to help the student understand everyday
marketing problems in organizations. Topics include changing role of
marketing, the marketing mix, consumer behavior, sales, advertising,
market research, middlemen, retailing, product development, and
marketing plans. Additionally, the writing and presentation of a
marketing plan is required. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
BUAD 80 PRINCIPLES OF CUSTOMER SERVICE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to provide the student with understanding and
knowledge of the importance of meeting the needs of customers in a
service economy. Students will gain insight into employer and
customer expectations of service levels. Emphasis will be placed on
developing specific skills and abilities critical to providing excellent
customer service. In addition, the student will be introduced to the
concepts of internal and external customers, customer satisfaction and
customer retention. Other topics covered are attitude in the workplace,
communicating with customers, decision making and problem solving,
conflict resolution, and dealing with change in the workplace. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 81 STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with various skills the
supervisor needs to help employees. Included in the recognition of
stress and how to manage it, job burnout and what to do about it, and
counseling employees in various situations. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 82 MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding
of change and the influence it has on an organization and the
individuals in that organization. Topics will include understanding
organizational change, theoretical models of change, stages of
change, and how to manage organization change. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 83 CONFLICT RESOLUTION – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with an analysis of
attitudes and behavior, which create conflict between individuals and
groups within an organization. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 84 ATTITUDE IN THE WORKPLACE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills in
the area of attitude so that they may effectively maintain a positive
attitude at the workplace and at home. The student will be introduced
to the concepts of how attitudes are communicated, the three types of
attitudes and how to adjust one’s attitude. Topics will also include the
primary causes of a bad attitude, turnaround strategies to battle these
bad attitudes and specific techniques to raise the attitude of others.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 85 CUSTOMER SERVICE IN THE WORKPLACE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with certain key skills
and attitudes in order to effectively meet the needs of the customers.
The student will be introduced to the concept of internal and external
customers, customer satisfaction and customer retention. Topics will
also include communicating with customers, developing a positive
attitude, handling complaints and sales skills. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 86 DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to introduce the student to decision making
and problem solving as a supervisor. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 87 TEAM BUILDING – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding
of how teams work together, common problems teams encounter and
how to solve them. Students will learn to recognize various team
player styles. Students will be introduced to team building in the
workplace. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 88 COMMUNICATING WITH PEOPLE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to introduce the student to key elements in
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communication within business organizations. Topics will include
verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills and specific
supervisory communication skills. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 89 TIME MANAGEMENT – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to introduce the student to time management
principles and specific tools that assist in making maximum use of
time. Basic concepts of managing space will also be covered. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 90 VALUES AND ETHICS– .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the importance of
values and ethics in the workplace. The importance of values and
ethics involved in the supervisor carrying out his/her duties will be
emphasized. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
BUAD 91 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This is a basic course to broaden the student’s knowledge of the
business organization emphasizing how the organizational structure
can affect personnel, productivity, and ultimately the success of the
firm. This course is required for the Business Management Certificate
Program and is designed to assist any student who may already be on
the lower rungs of the management ladder wishing to become more
knowledgeable about organization and management theory. The
course should stimulate thought and discussion of several aspects of
management and provide a limited opportunity for public speaking.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 94 BUSINESS WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
BUAD 106 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 240 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A required course in several business occupational majors and
suggested elective in others. Student entering this class should have a
strong foundation of basic arithmetic skills of adding, subtracting,
multiplying, and dividing of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and
percentage values. The class consists of applications of these skills to
such business problems as markup, simple, discount, and compound
interests, trade and cash discounts, insurance, installment buying, and
depreciation. Waiver: Under certain circumstances, this course may
be waived for some A.A. degrees or certificate requirements by
substituting MATH 102 or higher math course. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 120 STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS – THE
ENTREPRENEUR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
A survey course that explores various components that need to be
considered for anyone contemplating or currently operating a small
business – the Entrepreneur. The major class project will be the
development of a basic executive summary of the student’s business
of choice. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 166 BUSINESS ENGLISH – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an effective command of written English for
transaction of business. Emphasis is given to grammar, spelling,
vocabulary, and punctuation, and the format of the business letter,
including expository and argumentative writing as well as the
necessary information competency skills to select and incorporate
reliable data in support of an argument. This is a required course for
many majors and certificate programs and an alternative requirement
or suggested elective in others. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
BUAD 176 PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING – 3 Units
(formerl y MKTG 176, BUSI 176)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to develop student proficiency in the diverse aspects
of retailing. The course includes specific areas of study, such as: store
site location, store layout, product line selection, buying, pricing, selling,
advertising, and financial management. This class is designed for those
going into retail as well as those students planning to enter businesses
that deal with retail merchants, i.e., wholesalers, advertising media,
insurance agencies, accounting firms, and other service areas. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
CHEM 1A GENERAL CHEMISTRY – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CHEM 16 or CHEM 2A with a grade of C or higher, or a
score of 20 or higher on the California Chemistry Diagnostic test; and
MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement Level 4 or
higher. (If you have completed one year of high school chemistry with
a grade of C or higher, you will be eligible to enroll in this course once
you have seen a counselor.)
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the
first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab/18 discussion (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216 for the
lecture/discussion portion of this class and an additional 54 hours of
lab totaling 270 hours for this course)
A course for science and engineering majors which covers the nature
of atoms, molecules, and ions; chemical reactions; precipitation,
oxidation-reduction, and acid/base chemistry. stoichiometry; electronic
structure; periodicity; chemical bonding; properties of solids, liquids,
gases, and solutions; and an introduction to thermodynamics and
equilibrium. The lecture and discussion portions of this course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 1B GENERAL CHEMISTRY – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the
first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/18 discussion/54 lab total (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216 for the
lecture/discussion portion of this class and an additional 54 hours of
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lab totaling 270 hours for this course)
An introduction to chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, transition
metals, and organic chemistry; along with continued, in-depth study of
equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, acid-base and solution
chemistry. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 2A INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY – 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the
first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/18 discussion/54 lab total (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216 for the
lecture/discussion portion of this class and an additional 54 hours of
lab totaling 270 hours for this course)
This course is a survey of inorganic chemistry and some organic
chemistry suitable for agriculture and nursing students. The basic
fundamentals of the metric system, chemical nomenclature, atomic
and molecular structure, chemical reactions, energy changes, states of
matter, solutions, chemical equilibria and kinetics, and organic
functional groups are presented. The quantitative nature of chemistry
is developed by introduction of the Avogadro’s number and the mole
and continuing with stoichiometry, gas law, solution concentrations and
pH calculations. The lecture/ discussion portion of this course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 2B INTRO. TO ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CHEM 2A or CHEM 1A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the
first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab/18 discussion total (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216 for the
lecture/discussion portion of this class and an additional 54 hours of
lab totaling 270 hours for this course)
A survey of the major classes of organic compounds including
structure, nomenclature, properties, reactions, and the reaction
mechanisms; an introduction to the biochemistry of proteins,
carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and their basic metabolic reactions.
Suitable for nursing, dental hygiene, agriculture/natural resources and
non-science majors. The lecture/discussion portion of this course may
be offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 6 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY APPLIED TO THE
ENVIRONMENT – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 3 or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
An introduction to the basic principles of general chemistry. Emphasis
will be placed on applications to the chemistry of the environment,
soils, water, air, agriculture, natural resources, and related consumer
products. This course is suitable for environmental technology,
agriculture, natural resources, and liberal arts students.
CHEM 10 CHEMISTRY FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 3 or higher
Note: CHEM 10 will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if taken with CHEM 11
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to the major concepts of chemistry involving minimal
student friendly math with attention to their relevance to practical and
societal problems. This course is intended for non-science majors who
wish to gain an appreciation for the application of chemistry to
everyday living. The course includes such topics as nuclear energy
and energy alternatives; health issues of drugs; food additives,
nutrition, hormones, chemicals for household use, chemicals in the
environment, and synthetics. This course may include field trips (not in
the online format). This course may be offered in a distance education
format. This course will meet the general education requirement for a
laboratory science if it is taken with CHEM 11.
CHEM 11 CHEMISTRY LAB FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: CHEM 10 or previous completion of CHEM 10 with a
grade of C or higher
Note: CHEM 10 taken with CHEM 11 meets GE requirement in
science. Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lab total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
Laboratory experiments and demonstrations, almost entirely non-
mathematical, covering the basic concepts of the lecture course,
CHEM 10. The laboratory is designed to help students learn how to
use various chemicals around us, safely and effectively. This course
may include field trips. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CHEM 16 CHEMICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing
value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at
the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introductory chemistry course for students who plan to major in a
scientific field. This course is also designed to prepare students for
General Chemistry 1A. The major emphasis of the course will be on
chemical problem-solving. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CHEM 26 FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND
BIOCHEMISTRY – 4 Units
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of general, organic, and
biochemistry delivered completely online that will emphasize practical
applications to nursing and health professions. This course will fulfill
the CSU-Chico requirement for entry to the RN to BSN upgrade
program. It is also suitable for AA degree programs and non-science
transfer students. It may fulfill requirements for other related health
and nutritional degree programs. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CHEM 70 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 1B with a grade of C or higher
Note: CHEM 70A should be taken concurrently with CHEM 70 for
science majors for transfer
Class Hours: 54 lecture/18 discussion total (when offered in the
Distance Education format, hours will total 216)
Structure, bonding, Polar bonds and their consequences, Alkanes and
Cycloalkanes, stereochemistry and physical properties of organic
compounds. Overview of organic reactions, reactions and mechanisms
of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, organic halides, Nucleophilic substitutions
and eliminations. Science majors should take a second semester
organic course, CHEM 71, which completes the required two-semester
sequence. CHEM 70A, laboratory course, should be taken concurrently
for science majors. Check school of transfer for their requirements. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 70A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CHEM 1B with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in, or have
completed CHEM 70 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Chemistry majors are required to take CHEM 70A concurrently
with CHEM 70. Students must provide those materials which are of
continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be
explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Theory and application of organic chemistry laboratory techniques.
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CHEM 71 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 70 with a grade of C or higher
Note: CHEM 71A should be taken concurrently with CHEM 71 for
science majors for transfer
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A continuation of CHEM 70. Infrared Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry,
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Conjugated Dienes and Ultraviolet
Spectroscopy, Benzene and Aromaticity, Chemistry of Benzene,
Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution Alcohols and Phenols, Ethers and
Epoxides, Thiols and Sulfides, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic
Acids, Carboxylic Acid Derivatives and Nucleophilic Acyl substitution,
Carbonyl alpha-substitution Reactions Carbonyl Condensation, Amines,
Carbohydrates, Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins, Lipids. This course
completes a two-semester sequence for science majors. CHEM 71A,
laboratory course, should be taken concurrently for science majors.
Check school of transfer for their requirements. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CHEM 71A ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 70A with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 71 or previous completion of CHEM 71 with a
grade of C or higher
Note: Chemistry majors are required to take CHEM 71A concurrently
with CHEM 71. Students must provide those materials which are of
continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be
explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 108 lab total
A continuation of Organic CHEM 70A. Theory and application of
organic chemistry laboratory techniques.
CHINESE (CHIN)
CHIN 1 MANDARIN CHINESE 1 – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This introductory course is designed to give the student thorough and
intensive practice in speaking and listening to Chinese and reading
and writing Chinese characters. The course will focus on
communicative competence in situations relating to daily routines,
home life, college life, and everyday activities such as meeting and
describing people. Students are introduced to the culture of Chinese
speakers in China and in other countries.
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (CCE)
CCE 1A INTRODUCTION TO CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL 138 with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course prepares students to design and lead service learning
experiences. Students explore experiential education, theories of
service and service learning, strategies for facilitation and effective
teaching practice. The course integrates a practical experience in
leading service learning projects through community or classroom
placements. The course allows students to balance action with critical
reflection on service learning practice.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES (CMST)
CMST 10 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION – 3 Units
(formerl y SPCH 10/10A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with emphasis on interpersonal communication. Emphasis is placed
on the psychological, social, cultural and linguistic factors that affect
normal person-to-person interactions. Subjects covered are the
understanding of ethical interpersonal communication based in
communication theory and research, listening, verbal and nonverbal
communication, self-awareness/self-concept, perception, emotions,
relationships, communication climates, and conflict management.
Students will increase their knowledge and skills in interpersonal
communication. College level writing skills will be expected on all
papers, outlines and short essays. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CMST 20 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION – 3 Units
(formerl y SPCH 20)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The purpose of this course is to develop the skills necessary to build
and maintain positive communication and relationships across
cultures. Students will focus on similarities and differences in
communication behaviors. Perceptions, language usage, nonverbal
style, thinking modes, and values all will be explored to see how they
influence face-to-face communication between individuals of different
cultures. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CMST 30 ORAL INTERPRETATION – 3 Units (formerl y SPCH 30)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with emphasis on the oral interpretation of literature. Subjects covered
are analyzing the literature, using nonverbal and verbal communication
in the interpretation of literature and the understanding, appreciation
and performance of prose and poetry. College level writing skills will be
expected on all papers, outlines and short essays. This course
includes oral performance of literature.
CMST 40 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE – 3 Units
(formerl y SPCH 40)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; and completion of a class in public speaking or
public speaking experience
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the nature of argument and critical
thinking, including methods of analysis, research, critical evaluation of
reasoning and evidence, refutation, and debate as a practical
application of argumentation. Basic principles are applied in a variety
of formal and informal debate situations. Public speaking training
and/or experience are recommended for enrollment. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
CMST 54 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION – 3 Units
(formerly SPCH 54)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (.5 to 1.5 units may be offered in the
Distance Education format)
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with an emphasis on small groups. Subjects covered are preparation
for discussion, group participation, leadership, decision-making,
interpersonal relations, managing diversity, critical thinking/problem-
solving, managing conflict, and evaluation of group interaction.
Students will be involved in group interactions and emphasis will be on
practical experience. College level writing skills will be expected on all
papers, outlines and short essays. A portion of this course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CMST 60 PUBLIC SPEAKING – 3 Units (formerl y SPCH 60/60A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
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Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with emphasis on public speaking. The subjects covered are: speech
topic selection, audience analysis, information competency (e.g.
researching, evaluating and using supporting materials), presentation
outlining, principles of effective speech delivery, critical evaluation of
speeches, and presentation of informative and persuasive speeches.
Most students will have the opportunity to be recorded and to use
presentational technology. College level writing skills will be expected
on all papers, outlines and short essays.
CMST 75 FORENSICS WORKSHOP – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips are required
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
Principles of applied speech communication through participation in
competitive intramural and intercollegiate speech performances and/or
performance festivals, including debate, public speaking and
interpretive performances. In addition to forensic competition, the
student will debate, speak and perform before a variety of audiences,
including community groups (including non-speech classes at all
academic levels), audiences assembled for major Readers Theater
productions, critic-judges in competitive settings, and classroom
workshops.
CMST 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES –
.5-2 Units (formerl y SPCH 97/91AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication
with an emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are analyzing
audiences, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting
materials, arranging and outlining related points, demonstrating
essentials of speech delivery, and evaluating speeches. Most students
will have the opportunity to be videotaped and to use presentational
technology. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers,
outlines, and short essays.
COMMUNICATIONS (COM)
COM 20 INTRODUCTION TO MULTI-MEDIA – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This class studies how multimedia programs are designed and
produced. Professional and amateur productions are extensively
analyzed for form, content and overall design effectiveness. The class
traces the process of a typical multimedia project from start to finish.
This includes design implementation, user analysis, interface and
interaction considerations, project management and client needs
assessment. The class explores the technical aspects of production,
including capturing and compressing sound and visual images.
Delivery systems such as the Internet and CD ROM are evaluated. An
overview of “tools of the trade” examines a variety of production and
editing software. The class is not platform specific nor does it attempt
to teach all the software discussed.
COM 21 MULTI-MEDIA AUTHORING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will acquaint the student with the process of designing and
producing effective multi-media presentations. Students work
individually and as part of a creative team. The focus is on identifying
and analyzing audiences; designing, adapting and organizing
information for maximum effect, and then producing text, audio and
video presentations, such as podcasts, video shorts suitable for free-
standing use or for interactive and social-networking websites. Software
such as Final Cut, Audacity, WordPress, Joomla and Dokuwiki are
complex tools that will be explored. The class also will explore basic
planning strategies, audience analysis, production techniques, materials
and equipment involved in a computer multimedia production. Students
will be expected to produce at least two projects suitable for a portfolio
and that could be used for a blog, podcast, video-sharing or social-
networking site, and a live or point-of-sale presentation. This course
may be offered in a Distance Education format.
COM 22 BEGINNING TV PRODUCTION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A basic course in the theory and operation of television broadcast
equipment. Students will complete projects and activities so that they
can effectively operate broadcast equipment and understand its
engineering and production capabilities. This is a beginning course in
television production.
COM 30 INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO RECORDING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This is an introduction to the fundamentals of audio recording.
Concepts covered will be the fundamentals of electricity, musical
acoustics and audio theory. Course enrollment is open to
communication and non-communication majors. Topics include: basics
of electricity, acoustics, psychoacoustics, audio measurement terms
and concepts, microphones, mixers, signal processing and hard disk
recording. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
COM 31 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL AUDIO – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This is an introduction to the fundamentals of digital audio theory,
editing, MIDI sequencing and the production of digital audio for the
web and video and a variety of other media. Topics to be covered are
digital audio theory, two track digital editing, multi-channel recording,
digital sequencing, and time-code. Course enrollment is open to
communication and non-communication majors. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS)
CIS 1 COMPUTER LITERACY WORKSHOP – 3 Units
(formerl y MIS 19)
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with
appropriate software. Some computer access is provided on campus
at the Math and Business Learning Center. Students taking the
Internet format of this course must have access to the Microsoft
Operating System and Office Suite--further information will be provided
on the first day handout.
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is intended to help students achieve a degree of computer
literacy through exposure to a variety of basic computer concepts
including discussions of hardware, software, computer history,
programming, computer ethics, and cultural implications. In addition,
the student will be introduced to several hands-on applications such as
systems software (Windows), word processing software (MS Word),
spreadsheet software (MS Excel), database software (MS Access),
and presentation software (MS PowerPoint). This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CIS 2 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE – 4 Units
(formerl y MIS 20)
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course is designed as an introduction to computer programming
and technology for those students planning on a career in the field of
computer science or related disciplines. Common business
applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for
processing data in the interactive mode. The students will design,
code, debug, and test programs in languages such as Machine,
Assembler, J ava, C++, Visual Basic and/or BASIC as assigned by the
instructor. Computer history, hardware, software, processing, systems,
programming languages, storage devices, careers, and impact on
society will be explored to enable the student to become literate in the
technical aspects of computing. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
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CIS 20 ACCESS FOR WINDOWS – I – 1 Unit (formerl y MIS 53)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate
software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus. Students taking
the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in
the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces the concepts, principles, and creation of
relational databases through multi-media lecture/demonstration/
discussion using Microsoft ACCESS on an IBM compatible
microcomputer. Topics to be covered will include: the principles and
elements of the relational database; design of tables and data entry;
maintenance of the database for data accuracy; queries for sorting,
linking related tables, and selecting specific records; development of
forms for viewing as well as entering data; and reports for presenting
printed copy of the database and/or selected records. This course
provides preparation for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
Access exam (77-605). This course may be taught in a distance
education format.
CIS 21 ACCESS FOR WINDOWS–II – 1 Unit (formerl y MIS 54)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CIS 20 or CIS 23 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with
appropriate software. Computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus. Students taking
the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in
the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
Designed to expand and improve database management skills through
multi-media lecture/demonstration/discussion on an IBM compatible
microcomputer. Instruction will include a review of database design
concepts; queries involving linked tables, logical operators, calculated
fields; crosstab, update, and summary queries; pivot tables and Pivot
Charts; presentation of data through forms and reports (including field
calculations and graphics); creating hyperlinks from Access to web
pages; importing and exporting data; and advanced queries. This
course provides preparation for the Microsoft Certified Application
Specialist Access exam (77-605). This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CIS 23 FUNDAMENTALS OF SQL – 3 Units
Advisory: CIS 1 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to provide individuals with a complete
introduction to database concepts and the relational database model
using Structured Query Language. Topics include normalization,
design methodology, database administration, SQL commands, SQL
functions and procedures. At the completion of this course, students
should be able to understand a user’s database requirements and
translate those requirements into a valid database design using SQL.
The MySQL and the Microsoft Access versions of SQL are utilized in
the class exercises and projects. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CIS 31 CISCO CCNA 1 - NETWORKING FOR HOME AND
SMALL BUSINESSES – 3 Units (formerl y MIS 32, MIS 1)
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is the first in a two-course series designed to prepare
students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
exam, and the course is the first of a four-course series designed to
prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional
Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by
Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course teaches
students the skills needed to obtain entry-level home network installer
jobs. It also helps students develop some of the skills needed to
become network technicians, computer technicians, cable installers,
and help desk technicians. It provides a hands-on introduction to
networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found
in home and small business environments. Labs include PC
installation, Internet connectivity, wireless connectivity, file and print
sharing, and the installation of game consoles, scanners, and
cameras. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 32 CISCO CCNA 2 – WORKING AT A SMALL-TO-MEDIUM
BUSINESS OR ISP – 3 Units (formerl y MIS 32, MIS 2)
Prerequisite: CIS 31 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is the second in a two-course series designed to prepare
students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
exam, and the course is the second of a four-course series designed to
prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional
Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by
Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course prepares
students for jobs as network technicians. It also helps students develop
additional skills required for computer technicians and help desk
technicians. It provides a basic overview of routing and remote access,
addressing, and security. It familiarizes students with servers that
provide email services, Web space, and authenticated access. Students
learn soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions.
Network monitoring and basic troubleshooting skills are taught in
context. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 33 CISCO CCNA 3 – ROUTING AND SWITCHING IN THE
ENTERPRISE – 3 Units (formerly MIS 33, MIS 3)
Prerequisite: CIS 32 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is the third in a four-course series designed to prepare
students for Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. The
course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking
Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco
Systems are utilized for the course. The course familiarizes students
with the equipment applications and protocols installed in enterprise
networks, with a focus on switched networks, IP Telephony
requirements, and security. It also introduces advanced routing
protocols including Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
(EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol. Other specific
topics include Virtual LANs, Access Control Lists, and inter-VLAN
routing. Hands-on exercises include configuration, installation, and
troubleshooting. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
CIS 34 CISCO CCNA 4 – DESIGNING AND SUPPORTING
COMPUTER NETWORKS – 3 Units
(formerl y MIS 34, MIS 4)
Prerequisite: CIS 33 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is the fourth in a four-course series designed to prepare
students for Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. The
course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking
Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco
Systems are utilized for the course. Learners progress through a
variety of case studies and role-playing exercises, which include
gathering requirements, designing basic networks, establishing proof-
of-concept, and performing project management tasks. Lifecycle
services; including upgrades, competitive analysis, and system
integration, are presented in the context of pre-sales support. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 39 CISCO NETWORKING – CCNA SECURITY - 3 Units
Advisory: CIS 34 with a grade of C or higher or CCNA Certification
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
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This course is offered by Shasta College in its role as a Cisco Local
Networking Academy. This course prepares students for the Cisco
CCNA Security certification exam. This is a widely recognized entry
level certification in the network security field. Obtaining this
certification will provide Shasta College students with a competitive
advantage in advancing to skilled technician positions in the high-
demand job markets of computer and network security. Topics that will
be addressed include: vulnerabilities and threats, security policy,
security technologies and solutions, firewall and secure router design,
switch security, intrusion detection, access lists, VPNs, cryptography,
and hands-on equipment configuration. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CIS 50 WINDOWS 8 – CONFIGURATION – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate course. The terminology,
planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
of the Windows 8 operating system will be covered. The course is
designed to prepare a student to take and pass the Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-687 and for employment in the IT field. Students
who enrolled in version Windows 7 or earlier will be able to enroll in
Windows 8.
CIS 51 MANAGING AND MAINTAINING WINDOWS 8 – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This is a Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on
managing and maintaining a Windows 8 client system. The
terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and
troubleshooting of applications in the Windows 8 environment will be
covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and
pass the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-688 and for employment in
the IT field. Students who enrolled in version Windows 7 or earlier will
be able to enroll in Windows 8.
CIS 52 INSTALL AND CONFIGURE SERVER 2012 – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on installing
and configuring Windows Server 2012. The terminology, planning,
installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting a
Windows Server 2012 environment will be covered. The course is
designed to prepare a student to take and pass the Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-410 and for employment in the IT field. Students
who took CIS 52 with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in
Windows Server 2012.
CIS 53 ADMINISTERING SERVER 2012 – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on the
administration of Windows Server 2012 network infrastructure. The
terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and
troubleshooting a Windows Server 2012 network infrastructure will be
covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and
pass the Microsoft Certification Exam 70-411 and for employment in
the IT field. Note: Students who took CIS 53 with an earlier Server
version will be able to enroll in Windows Server 2012.
CIS 54 CONFIGURE ADVANCED SERVER 2012 SERVICES –
1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on installing
and configuring Windows Server 2012 services. The terminology,
planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
a Windows Server 2012 environment will be covered. The course is
designed to prepare a student to take and pass the Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-412 and for employment in the IT field. Note:
Students who took CIS 54 with an earlier Server version will be able to
enroll in Windows Server 2012.
CIS 55 EXCHANGE SERVER 2010, CONFIGURATION – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A Microsoft Certified IT Professional course with emphasis on installing
and configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. The terminology,
planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
an Exchange Server 2010 environment will be covered. The course is
designed to prepare a student to take and pass the Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-622 and for employment in the IT field. Note:
Students who took CIS 55 with an earlier Server version will be able to
enroll in Windows Server 2010.
CIS 57 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS THROUGH GAMING
– 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to get students interested in the computer field
by teaching concepts as they relate to computer gaming. The course
will cover the necessary computer troubleshooting and repair,
networking, internet research, and overall computer knowledge needed
to use sophisticated networked and online games. This course will
include hands-on activities such as labs and projects to further learning
and experience.
CIS 60 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING – 3 Units
(form. BUSI 27, MIS 27)
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is intended to teach programming techniques using the
Visual Basic language. Software life-cycle including design,
development, styles, documentation, testing, and maintenance;
procedural versus object oriented programming; and program design
tools will be discussed. Students will be introduced to Visual Basic
statements including, but not limited to data types, input, output,
computation, looping, arrays, subroutines, file processing commands,
form layout, objects, events, error handling, passing parameters by
value and by reference, principles of testing and designing test data,
and Visual Basic tools. Students will design, code, test, and execute
several detailed business-oriented programs ranging from very simple
to complex. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 61 C++ LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING – 3 Units
(formerl y BUSI 25, MIS 25)
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162
A study of the C++Programming language. Emphasis is placed on
programming theory and structure including data types, selection and
iteration structures, functions, arrays, pointers, graphics, objects and
classes. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 62 JAVA PROGRAMMING – 3 Units (formerl y MIS 17)
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
J ava is a platform-neutral, object-oriented, and secure programming
language that is quickly becoming the standard programming language
for creating interactive content on the World Wide Web (WWW). This
course covers J ava programming language and the standard J ava class
libraries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 63 ASSEMBLER LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING – 4 Units
(formerl y MIS 24)
Prerequisite: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 216)
In this course students will learn the functions and organization of a
modern computer microprocessor including control unit, ALU, register
files, cache memory, program counter, and instruction register. The
internal binary representation of both data and instructions will be
studied including ASCII characters, instruction formats, and two’s
complement number system. Emphasis will be placed on
understanding machine language instruction formats and developing
computer programs in assembly language. Integer instruction sets will
be the primary focus, but floating point instructions will be introduced.
A pseudocoding technique will be learned which will facilitate
development of code in assembly language. Programming techniques
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and concepts will be studied including function calls, argument
passing, use of the stack, array handling, sorting and searching,
reentrant coding, recursive programming, exceptions and interrupts,
pipelining, number conversions, and program debugging and
documentation. This course is designed to meet transfer requirements
in computer science to four-year universities. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CIS 64 WEB PROGRAMMING USING JAVA/PHP/FLASH –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
J ava is a platform-neutral, object-oriented, and secure programming
language that is quickly becoming the standard programming language
for creating interactive content on the World Wide Web (WWW). PHP
(Hypertext Preprocessor) is a programming language that allows web
developers to create dynamic content that interacts with databases.
PHP is basically used for developing web-based software applications.
Adobe Flash Professional is used to create content for the Adobe
Engagement Platform (such as web applications, games and movies,
and content for mobile phones and other embedded devices).This
course covers Introductory J ava Applets, PHP Scripting, and Adobe
Flash programming. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CIS 65 PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS AND METHODOLOGY
USING C++ II – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CIS 61 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A study in the C++programming language. An emphasis is placed on
application of software engineering techniques to the design and
development of large programs; data abstraction and structures and
associated algorithms. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CIS 66 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION – 3
Units
Advisory: CIS 61 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the organization and behavior of
modern computer systems at the assembly language level. Topics
include numerical computation, the internal representation of simple
data types and structures, data representation errors, and procedural
errors. Students will learn how to map statements and constructs of
high-level languages onto sequences of machine instructions. (C-ID
COMP 142). This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
CIS 67 DISCRETE STRUCTURES – 3 Units
Prerequisite: CIS 2 and CIS 61 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the discrete structures used in
Computer Science, with an emphasis on their applications. Topics
covered include functions, relations and sets, basic logic, proof
techniques, basics of counting, graphs and trees, and discrete
probability. (C-ID COMP 152). This class may be offered in a distance
education format.
CIS 72 FUNDAMENTALS OF LINUX – 3 Units
Advisory: CIS 2 and CIS 90 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
Fundamentals of Linux is an introductory and hands-on course for new
users of the popular Linux operating system. Students will learn basic
Linux systems administration skills using both command-line and
graphical tools. Topics will include Linux installation and initialization,
file system navigation and management, changing file permissions, the
vi and emacs text editors, Bash, KDE, and GNOME shell features,
process management, shell scripts, security, backup and recovery,
printing, and basic networking including clients and network services.
The course prepares students for the Comptia Linux+ certification
exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 73 PHOTOSHOP – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course is designed to introduce students to image editing and
graphic rendering and design using Adobe Photoshop. This course
should enable students to develop their own graphics and text styles
with little or no previous training in graphic arts. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CIS 76 MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
This course covers the development of applications for cell phones,
tablets and other mobile devices such as the iPhone, the Blackberry,
android and more. The course will prepare students to design, program
and submit their applications for use on mobile devices. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 83 WEB DESIGN USING DREAMWEAVER – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Basic knowledge of word processing and Windows
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is designed to introduce students to Web site development
using Macromedia Dreamweaver. It will also introduce the students to
Flash, Shockwave, CSS and Dynamic Web pages.
CIS 86 HTML – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This class does not require any special software. Assignments
may include work outside class, with the use of computer with standard
browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.
Some computer access is provided on campus at the Learning
Resource Center.
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This is a fundamental course on the Hypertext Markup Language for
web page authoring, with lecture and hands-on classes. The topics
include: the HTML "TAG" structure, the basic <HTML>, <HEAD>and
<BODY>components of a web document, text formatting, creation of
hyperlinks, inclusion of images, the use of tables, frame and form
structures, and incorporation of multimedia, applets and javascripts.
The editing, saving and publishing of web pages is performed with the
basic tools provided with any of the currently available Windows
platforms; no special software is needed for the class. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 90 A+ CERTIFICATION PREPARATION/CISCO IT
ESSENTIALS I – 4 Units
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Note: This course replaces ELEC 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 for A+
Certification
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 216)
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to pass
the A+Core Hardware and the A+OS Technologies certification tests.
The CompTIA A+certification exams are nationally recognized, and
measures essential competencies for an entry-level computer
technician. Topics covered are microcomputer architecture, personal
computer hardware, including Microsoft Windows installations,
configurations and troubleshooting. Students learn how to assemble
and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and
troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
CIS 92 INTRO. TO COMPUTER SECURITY – SECURITY + –
3 Units
Advisory: CIS 31 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
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This course provides the student with background, requirements,
policies and procedures for establishing and maintaining computer and
information system security. Course elements include: Risk discovery
and assessment; system planning with cost/benefits analyses;
management policies; security practices and procedures within system
life cycles and system recovery. The course will stress applied
solutions to computer security problems, preparing students for the
CompTIA Security+Certification exam. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
CIS 94 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS WORKSITE
LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll
in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (CONS)
CONS 45 CAREER PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP FOR HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS - 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Career opportunities and training requirements in the field of Heavy
Equipment Operations will be examined. Students will be assisted in
identifying career opportunities and developing career goals.
Leadership skills dealing with organizing a meeting, public speaking,
and leadership styles will be covered. This class is required of all
Equipment Operations and Maintenance students.
CONS 46 EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE – 3 Units
(formerl y AGRI 46/ENVR 46)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with the Shasta College Student Substance Abuse
Testing Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing
facility prior to enrolling.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This class covers basic skill-level operation and maintenance of on-
and off-road heavy equipment including agriculture and earth moving.
Students will not be allowed to operate road equipment without license
and driving record. Operational equipment used may include any of
the following: dump truck, grader, backhoe, dozer, farm tractor, loader,
excavator, forklift, and scraper.
CONS 47 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION FOR EQUIPMENT
OPERATIONS – 3 Units (formerl y ENVR 47, AGRI 47)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 and CONS 48 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students will not be allowed to operate road equipment without
a proper license and driving record. Students must be enrolled in the
college’s random drug testing program.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This class teaches intermediate skill-level operation and maintenance
of off-road and on-road heavy equipment. It also covers common
project construction techniques utilizing heavy equipment with an
emphasis on moving soil to grade using cut and fill calculations. This
class will also introduce the student to the Topcon 3D-MC2 GNSS
(Global Navigation Satellite System).
CONS 48 SURVEYING FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS – 2 Units
(formerl y AGRI 48)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course teaches basic surveying techniques and concepts with
emphasis on application for heavy equipment operators. It involves
basic problem solving, grade setting and checking, leveling, distance
measurement, cut-fill ratio, and basic mapping. The course has a
heavy emphasis on field work using various equipment and
instruments including levels, compasses tapes, as well as various
state-of-the-art electronic surveying devices. This course will prepare
students for work on a heavy equipment construction crew.
CONS 52 RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATING - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed for learning construction-estimating techniques
for both small and medium sized construction projects. It includes
estimating materials, costs, labor, taxes, insurance fees, overhead,
profit, transportation and contingencies common in the residential
construction industry. In this class students will be responsible for
interpreting blueprints, developing budgets and estimates, as well as
planning a construction project representative of current industry
activity.
CONS 53 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A residential building materials course covering building materials from
concrete to various types of roofing. Course covers code requirements,
application and construction techniques. In this course, students will
become familiar with traditional and current construction materials and
their use.
CONS 54 SURVEY OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY - 3 Units
Note: Field trips may be required
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course provides students fundamental instruction in the green
environment, green construction practices, and green building rating
systems. This course introduces students to career opportunities and
lists the responsibilities and characteristics a worker should possess in
the following construction careers: carpentry, electrical, heating,
ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, concrete, heavy
equipment, sheet metal, painting and sprinkler fitting. Provides
students with techniques for communicating effectively with co-workers
and supervisors. Teaches the basic leadership skills required to
supervise personnel. Discusses principles of project planning,
scheduling, estimating, management, and presents several case
studies for student participation.
CONS 55A EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT –
1 Unit (form. AGRI 56EH/AGRI 55/ENVR 55/CONS 55)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing
Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 54 lab hours per unit
The practical application of skills needed to be successful in equipment
operation as it applies to excavations. Includes farm and industrial
equipment such as wheel and crawler tractors, backhoes, and
excavators. Service and adjustment will also be a part of this course.
CONS 55B EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS PAD CONSTRUCTION –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing
Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 54 lab hours per unit
The practical application of skills needed to be successful in equipment
operation as it applies to building pads. Includes farm and construction
equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks and motor grader.
Hands-on training is emphasized in lab.
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CONS 55C EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS ROADWAY
CONSTRUCTION – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing
Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 54 lab hours per unit
The practical application of skills needed to be successful in equipment
operation as it applies to constructing roads and driveways. Includes
farm and construction equipment such as water truck, crawler tractors,
motor grader, compactor and scraper. Hands-on training is
emphasized in the outdoor field lab.
CONS 55D EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS GLOBAL SATELLITE
SYSTEM SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must produce a negative test result
in accordance with Shasta College Student Substance Abuse Testing
Policy at a student cost to be paid to the designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 54 lab hours per unit
This course focuses on the practical application of skills needed to be
successful in equipment operation. Includes training and operating
heavy equipment equipped with a Global Satellite Surveying System.
This class emphasizes hands-on training with the Topcon 3D-MC
2
GNSS machine control.
CONS 56 ESSENTIALS OF CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
In this course, students will become familiar with traditional and current
construction for safety obligations of workers, supervisors, and
managers to ensure a safe workplace. Teach students the basic terms
used in construction drawings, components, and symbols including the
different types of drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical,
plumbing/piping, electrical, and fire protection) and instructs students
on how to interpret and use drawing dimensions. Provide instruction
the current methods to move materials and equipment from one
location to another on a job site. Describes inspection techniques and
load-handling safety practices. Also reviews American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) hand signals. This course covers OSHA-10
training requirements and application.
CONS 84 ANALYSIS OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An in-depth study of construction plans and specifications, including
reading and interpreting construction documents from various private
and public designers and determining quantities and types of materials
used in both building and general engineering construction.
CONS 94 CONSTRUCTION TECH. WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must have completed 30 units of
required construction technology course work. Financial aid students
must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include
worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not
need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite
Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
This course is designed for employment on approved jobs related to
the students major and is supervised by a College representative to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. Good work
habits through actual job performance is stressed. One to four units
per semester may be taken depending on hours and nature of jobs.
One unit of worksite learning credit is granted for 75 hours paid or 60
hours non-paid of on-the-job activity. A student may earn up to 16
units through repeating this course since course content varies and
skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum
of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
CONS 148 SURVEYING AND GRADE SETTING FOR
CONSTRUCTION – 1 Unit (formerl y AGRI 148)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Note: Previous construction experience will be helpful
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This is an advanced level course designed to give the participants
practical skills and knowledge in the latest technology and applications
related to surveying for construction and grade setting. The course will
emphasize skills development and hands-on exercises as well as
provide an opportunity for participants to discuss related topics with
industry leaders.
CONS 149 CLASS A & B LICENSE TRAINING – 3 Units
(formerl y ENVR 149, AGRI 149)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: CONS 46 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students will not be allowed to operate road equipment without
a proper license and driving record. Students must be enrolled in the
college's random drug testing program. Students must produce a
negative test result in accordance with Shasta College Student
Substance Abuse Testing Policy at a student cost to be paid to the
designated testing facility.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This is an advanced level course designed to give the participants
practical skills and knowledge in the operation and safety of on-road
heavy equipment. The course will emphasize safe operation skills, pre-
operation inspections and Department of Motor Vehicles Class A and B
license training as it pertains to operating on-road heavy equipment.
CONS 150 INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION -
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is recommended for entry-level students in the
construction trades. Instruction will include tool safety, estimating
costs, foundations, framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and
finish carpentry work. The student will gain a basic knowledge of the
building trades.
CONS 160 CARPENTRY PRACTICES – 5 Units
(formerl y CONS 151/152, 151A/151B)
Class Hours: 72 lecture/54 lab total
The purpose of this course is to train students to become competent in
the construction field. Related information including interpretation of
layout, estimation of construction costs and choice quantities of
materials will be emphasized. Basic skills will be developed with each
phase of the job: foundation, framing, exterior and interior trim, and
cabinet work. Basic information of building codes will be covered.
CONS 161 ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS – 5 Units (formerl y CONS 154/155)
Class Hours: 72 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of all
electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and to familiarize them
with the applicable construction codes, materials and skills.
CONS 178 BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the craftsperson, building, designer,
and inspector with knowledge and insight regarding building
regulations and requirements for minimum construction guidelines and
specifications. It covers the use of the latest Uniform Building,
Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric Codes and assists in using them to
the builder’s advantage. The class also provides information on
sources of assistance and publications to meet the needs for dwelling
construction industry.
CULINARY ARTS (CULA)
The following courses will require extensive reading and math
exercises.
CULA 45 BASIC FOOD PRODUCTION – 5 Units
Corequisite: CULA 50 or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/216 lab total
This is a beginning laboratory course in food preparation and
presentation including cooking equipment, techniques, and safety
procedures, using weights and measures, and interpretation of recipes.
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Product identification and basic cooking techniques and procedures
based on nutrition and classic preparation methods are presented.
Students are provided the hands-on experience in preparing meals by
following recipe structure and using and modifying recipes based on
knowledge gained through the course. Food preparation is produced in
a time-restricted setting to prepare for functioning in a commercial
kitchen. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a
career in Culinary Arts/Culinary Management.
CULA 46 ADVANCED FOODS – 5 Units
Prerequisite: CULA 45 and CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/216 lab total
This course examines advanced principles of food preparation of foods
served in restaurants. Emphasis given to the planning and preparation
of food products relating to restaurants, hotels, and specialty food
operations.
CULA 48 GOURMET FOOD PREPARATION – 3 Units
Prerequisite: CULA 45 and CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course is designed to teach advanced food preparation
techniques and methods. Students learn the science of scratch
cookery through small batch assignments. Areas of focus include
gourmet items, buffet specialties, hors d’oeuvres, and canapés, while
practicing presentation and garnishing. Small scale preparation is
produced in a time-restricted quality-minded setting. This course is for
students pursuing a career in culinary arts/culinary management.
CULA 49 MENU PLANNING AND COST ANALYSIS – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course is designed to summarize the basic principles of menu
planning and layout for various food service operations. Topics
included are pricing, nutrition, and types of menus. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
CULA 50 SANITATION & SAFETY (formerl y CULA 150) – 2 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course provides safety and sanitation principles and practices for
personal and institutional application. Methods and techniques for
handling foods safely are examined including food preparation,
storage, service, and the prevention of food contamination. Also
covered are the importance of microorganisms, food borne illness and
food allergies, sanitary facilities and equipment, accident prevention,
crisis management, and pest management. Compliance with city,
state, and federal health regulation as embodied in HACCP (Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Point) are emphasized, along with the
supervisor’s responsibilities in maintaining high standards of these
principles. This course will provide updated information on USDA,
FDA, Codex, and ISO 24,000 regulations and their relationship to food
borne illness. The student receives a certificate of completion from the
Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association upon
the successful completion of this course with a passing grade of 75%
or higher. This course will provide the safe use of culinary equipment
and its proper use to avoid accidents. This course is required for all
Culinary Arts/Culinary Management students and is advised to be
taken as the first course prior to all other culinary courses or in
conjunction with the first few. It may be used for American Culinary
certification and recertification, and is required for the Dietary Service
Supervisor Certificate offered by the Nutrition Department. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
CULA 55 PURCHASING – 2 Units (formerly CULA 155)
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hour will total 108)
This course will cover the function of purchasing from the viewpoint of
management. It discusses channels of distribution, buying techniques,
specification writing and other principles needed to perform this critical
activity. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CULA 59 CATERING AND EVENT PLANNING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: CULA 45 and CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher; concurrent enrollment in CULA 94
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course provides practical experiences designed to supplement the
basic curriculum and includes special cooperative educational
opportunities set up with the College and approved Chefs.
Experiences include special and short order food preparation and
service, buffet service, catering, dining room management and service
and receiving and storeroom procedures. Large scale and small
quantity preparation is produced in a time restricted quality minded
setting. This course is for students pursuing a career in culinary
arts/culinary management.
CULA 60 BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Identification, production, purchasing, and service of spirits, wine and
beer products. Marketing, menu development, and cost controls of a
beverage operation. Special emphasis on staffing, training, and legal
regulations for beverage sales. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
CULA 65 DINING ROOM SERVICE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab
In this course, students will learn in a live environment, the skills and
techniques of the “front of the house” service staff. Throughout this
course, students will rotate through basic dining room positions,
learning and practicing their skills in front of dining room guests, in our
public dining facility. Emphasis will be on the basic serving techniques
and on customer satisfaction.
CULA 66 WINE WITH FOOD – 2 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course is designed to teach students the applied approach to
match wine and food from different parts of the world using flavors,
textures, and components present in food and wine as complementing
strategies. Emphasis on menu planning, preparation of foods, cooking
methods, and tasting wines with food. Concepts can be applied to
home preparation of food with wine, restaurant food production with
wine, and dining out.
CULA 73 INTRODUCTION TO WINES – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Characteristics of wines from the major varietals emphasized.
Identification of wines from the wine districts of California, France,
Germany, and Italy. The concept of food and wine pairing will also be
evaluated.
CULA 74 WINE MAKING I – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab
This is a course in the basic science and technology of winemaking. It
is intended for the entrepreneur exploring business opportunities in the
grape wine industry, and/or the prospective small winery employee, as
well as the home winemaker, interested in career or skills
development. Hands-on winemaking from crush through fermentation
will be covered.
CULA 75 PASTRY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: CULA 50 and CULA 172 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course covers fundamental baking skills for students who intend
to specialize in baking and pastry making for commercial production.
Production of yeast and quick breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and
pastries, as well as decorating and icings are undertaken, with
emphasis placed on more sophisticated items and gourmet specialties
including cakes and pastries for weddings, birthdays and special
occasions. Gourmet baked items and pastries are produced in a time-
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restricted quality-minded setting. This course is for students pursuing
a career in culinary arts/culinary management.
CULA 76 WINE MAKING II – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CULA 74 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab
This is an intermediate course in the science and technology of
winemaking. It is intended for the entrepreneur exploring business
opportunities in the grape wine industry, and/or the prospective small
winery employee, as well as the home winemaker, interested in career
or skills development. This course encompasses winemaking in the
realms of wine analysis, chemistry, and treatments.
CULA 78 SENSORY EVALUATION OF WINE – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CULA 73 or CULA 66 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course.
Class Hours: 36 lecture
This course will provide the student a better understanding of wine by
learning about the senses and how to use them. Students will learn
how to describe wines precisely, practice tasting varietals, learn how to
judge good and bad wines, and how a wine’s sensory characteristics
are created in the vineyard and the winery.
CULA 80 WINE SALES AND MARKETING - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course explains the principles and strategies of wine marketing
and sales. The information covered will help winery personnel or
distributors understand this unique market. Students will develop a
successful marketing plan. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
CULA 88 WINES OF THE NORTH STATE - 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be 21 years of age or older to
take this course
Advisory: CULA 73 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture
A short course, including history, viticulture practices and winemaking
styles of the North State wines of California, specifically Shasta,
Tehama, and Trinity Counties. Sensory evaluation of representative
wines is also covered.
CULA 94 CULINARY ARTS WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
CULA 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CULINARY ARTS - .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge in culinary arts. A
different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will
be listed in the schedule of classes.
CULA 98 SPECIAL LAB TOPICS IN CULINARY ARTS – .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27-108 lab total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of activities dealing with changing topics/knowledge in culinary
arts. A different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught
and will be listed in the schedule of classes.
CULA 159 STOCKS, SOUPS, SAUCES & BASIC CULINARY
PREPARATION – 2 Units
Corequisite: CULA 50 or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Demonstration and practical application in the preparation of various
stocks, soups, and sauces involving different methods of cooking
meat, fish, seafood, poultry and vegetables. The uses of culinary
terms, equipment and hand tools will be applied to preparation of
stocks, soups, and sauces. Emphasis is placed on the development,
organization and carrying out of recipe standardization, need and
procurement of supplies, work stations, and attractive service.
CULA 161 THE ART OF GARDE MANGER (PREPARATION AND
PRESENTATION OF GARNISHED FOODS) – 2 Units
Corequisite: CULA 50 or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This laboratory course builds on skills previously learned while the
student studies traditional upscale pantry preparation. Topics covered
include hors d’oeuvres, canapés, pates, terrines and charcuterie.
Artistic displays including buffet tables, centerpieces, culinary
showpieces are presented. The student gains practical experience
preparing and serving theme buffets for guests. Small and large scale
preparation is produced in a time-restricted quality-minded setting. This
course is for students pursuing a career in culinary arts/culinary
management.
CULA 172 BAKING – 2 Units
Corequisite: CULA 50 or previous completion of CULA 50 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course covers fundamental baking skills for students who intend
to specialize in baking and pastry making for commercial production.
Production of yeast and quick breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and
pastries, as well as decorating and icings are undertaken. Gourmet
baked items and pastries are produced in a time-restricted quality-
minded setting. This course is for students pursuing a career in
culinary arts/culinary management.
DANCE (DAN)
DAN 10 DANCE COMBINATIONS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Introduction to the fundamental movement, technique, terminology,
choreography, and philosophy of jazz, ballet, and modern dance.
DAN 15 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHOREOGRAPHY – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Previous dance experience or concurrent enrollment in
dance classes
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Introduction to the fundamentals of choreography for concert dance.
This course will explore the elements of space and its use. Students
portray a topic of interest through a dance discipline, experimenting
with movement style and choice of music accompaniment. The course
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will include analysis and critique of the student’s own work, the work of
other students and of professional and historic choreography.
Students will have the opportunity to audition completed works for
Shasta College Dance Concerts.
DAN 16 INTERMEDIATE CHOREOGRAPHY – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 15 with a grade of C or higher or previous dance
experience
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This is a continuation of the Fundamentals of Choreography. The
class will expand on concert dance into commercial work and musical
theater; working within the parameters of someone else’s criteria. The
course will elaborate on the elements of space and its use. Students
may come up with their own topics of interest, using a dance discipline
of their choice for choreography. Analysis and critique of the works
presented will include professional and historical choreography
references. Students will be invited to audition completed works for
presentation at the Shasta College dance concerts.
DAN 17 ADVANCED CHOREOGRAPHY AND DANCE ANALYSIS
– 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 16 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is an advanced class in choreography. Students will have
the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired
through the technique and choreography classes to create a project
that is complete for presentation. As part of the choreographic training,
the student will have the option to collaborate with students from other
artistic disciplines, sometimes using digital tools to blend dance with
video and sound, design their own lighting and prepare a piece for
public performance.
DAN 20A BEGINNING MODERN DANCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 20, PE 40, HPE 36AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Fundamental movement, techniques, terminology, basic rhythm, and
simple choreography of modern dance.
DAN 20B INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE - 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 21, PE 43, HPE 47AD, HPE 36CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 20A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Movement, techniques, terminology, basic rhythm, and choreography
of modern dance at an intermediate level.
DAN 20C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE MODERN DANCE - 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 20B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A class for modern dance students interested in more technical and
sophisticated performing and choreography.
DAN 20D ADVANCED MODERN DANCE - 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 20C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A class for modern dance students interested in advanced
choreography and performance experience.
DAN 30A BEGINNING BALLET – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 30, PE 41, HPE 37AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is an introduction to the art form of classical concert dance
and includes beginning classical technique, emphasis on body
placement; introduction to classical ballet terminology used worldwide,
recognition of the musical rhythms that accompany specific historic
steps, beginning choreography of most used ballet step combinations
and patterns.
DAN 30B INTERMEDIATE BALLET – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 31, PE 44, HPE 45AD, HPE 37CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 30A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This is an intermediate level course of classical concert dance and
includes intermediate level techniques, recognition of differences in
classroom labels between different schools of ballet, developing ability
in coordination of steps, musical rhythms and recognition of ballet
steps, combinations and patterns.
DAN 30C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BALLET – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 31, PE 44, HPE 45AD, HPE 37CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 30B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This is a class for ballet students interested in developing a more
technical and sophisticated aspect of classical dance. Students will be
instructed in the process of the classical exercises and be able to
identify their purpose. Students will gain knowledge of the different
schools of thought and the terminology of classical dance. There are
performance and choreographic requirements and opportunities.
DAN 30D ADVANCED BALLET, POINTE AND PARTNERING –
1 Unit (formerl y DAN 32)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 30C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This is an advanced level of ballet for the student who is ready to
approach the art of classical technique that involves dancing on pointe
and the fundamentals of partnering another dancer. Students will be
taught original variations from past masters as well as contemporary
work of choreographers working today. Performance opportunities are
available each semester.
DAN 40A BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 40, PE 42 and HPE 72AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Fundamental movement, techniques, terminology, basic rhythm, and
simple choreography of jazz dance.
DAN 40B INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y DAN 41, PE 45, HPE 72CD, HPE 46AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 40A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Movement, techniques, terminology, rhythm, and choreography of jazz
dance at an intermediate level.
DAN 40C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE JAZZ DANCE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 40B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A class for jazz dance students interested in a more technical and
sophisticated performing and choreography.
DAN 40D ADVANCED JAZZ DANCE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: DAN 40C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A class for jazz dance students interested in advanced technical and
sophisticated performing and choreography.
DAN 50A BEGINNING TAP DANCE – 1 Unit (formerl y PE 50, 46)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This class will introduce beginning sounds of tap. It will build
technique, both physical and mental of this classic art form.
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DENTAL (DNTL)
DNTL 10 ORAL BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 54 lecture/18 lab total
The study of embryology and histology of oral structural formation,
clinical recognition of normal oral structures, the physiological and
structural functions of teeth and supporting tissues, and oral anatomy
relative to proper dental hygiene procedures.
DNTL 11 ORAL RADIOLOGY - 3 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course focuses on radiation physics, biology, protection, quality,
dental techniques, film processing and mounting, interpretation of
errors, recognition of anatomical landmarks, and evidence of
pathologies. Students practice skills on radiographic models and
student patients in a clinical setting; all skills are taught to clinical
competence. This course builds on basic and dental sciences and
prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
DNTL 12 HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY - 2 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course studies the anatomical structures of the head and neck
regions and relates these structures to the clinical practice of Dental
Hygiene.
DNTL 13 DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION/SEMINAR – 2 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Principles and practices of prevention and control of dental disease
with emphasis on nutrition, and plaque control, motivation and
chairside patient education.
DNTL 14 INTRODUCTION TO CLINIC – 4 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
Introduction to all clinical procedures and skills needed for Dental
Hygiene.
DNTL 20 LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND NITROUS OXIDE – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, and DNTL 14 with a grade
of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Covers the pharmacology and physiology of local anesthetic agents and
effective technique in delivery of these agents to the oral cavity.
Focuses on the anatomy of the nerves, physiology of nerve conduction,
and how anesthesia works. Discusses the prevention and management
of associated emergencies. Skills are practiced in a clinical setting on
student patients: all skills are taught to clinical competence.
DNTL 21 GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
Pathological processes of inflammation, immunology defense,
degeneration, neoplasm, developmental disorders, healing and repair.
Recognition of abnormalities in the human body with a special
emphasis on normal and abnormal conditions in the oral cavity.
DNTL 23 PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND GERIATRICS – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course teaches characteristics of individual patients, motivation,
and management of same and interpersonal communication.
Treatment of the compromised patient and myofunctional therapy is
presented.
DNTL 24 CLINICAL PRACTICE I – 4 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/162 lab total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
Provides beginning clinical experience in the treatment of adult and
child patients. Various clinical procedures utilizing scaling and
polishing techniques, oral inspection, cancer screening, dental and
periodontal charting, principles of ultrasonic scaling, plaque control
instruction and fluoride application will be taught.
DNTL 25 CLINIC I SEMINAR – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Provides expanded learning opportunities related to clinical dental
hygiene care through lecture, demonstrations and guest speakers.
DNTL 26 NUTRITION IN DENTISTRY – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: DNTL 10, DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 13 and DNTL 14
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Provides the basic principles of nutrition and their relationship to dental
health. To teach students to perform dietary surveys on clinic patients
and to plan nutritional dietary programs.
DNTL 27 SUMMER CLINIC 27 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: Completion of DNTL 11, DNTL 12, DNTL 14, DNTL 20,
DNTL 23, DNTL 24
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course will provide students with the opportunity to become more
proficient in the clinical skills learned and practiced during previous
clinical courses including instrumentation techniques, patient
assessment, and administration of local anesthesia.
DNTL 30 PERIODONTOLOGY I – 3 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course in Periodontology teaches the scientific study of the
structures and function of the periodontium in both health and disease,
the etiology and principles of periodontal diseases, examination
procedures, treatment and preventative measures.
DNTL 31 PHARMACOLOGY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
Focuses on pharmacology as it affects the clinical practice of dentistry.
Emphasizes drugs commonly used in dentistry, for treatment of
common systemic and oral diseases, and for emergency treatment:
effects, administration, and toxicology. Builds on basic and dental
sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
DNTL 32 DENTAL MATERIALS – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/18 lab total
Presents the history, composition, chemical and physical properties
and use of materials commonly utilized in the dental laboratory and
dental operatory. Builds on dental sciences. Provides laboratory
experience in performing common dental laboratory procedures and
prepares for the clinical practice of extended functions. All skills are
taught to competence.
DNTL 33 ADVANCED CLINICAL TOPICS – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
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This course is designed to present advanced topics and current
technology used in the dental and dental hygiene field such as soft tissue
curettage, root morphology and periodontal instrumentation, oral brush
biopsy, non-surgical periodontal dressings, care for dental implants, oral
maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics.
DNTL 34 CLINICAL PRACTICE II – 4 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 216 lab total
Advanced skills of dental hygiene practice, including assessment and
treatment are practiced on patients in a clinical setting, with emphasis
on planning and comprehensive treatment; all skills are taught to
clinical competence. Expands on the procedures and techniques
introduced in previous preclinical and clinical courses. Builds on basic
and dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
DNTL 35 CLINICAL II SEMINAR – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: DNTL 20, DNTL 21, DNTL 23, DNTL 24, DNTL 25 and
DNTL 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Provides an expanded learning experience through discussion of
dental hygiene care for the culturally diverse, tobacco cessation
counseling, and seminar study of clinical cases. Builds on basic and
dental sciences and prepares for clinical dental hygiene practice.
DNTL 40 PERIODONTOLOGY II – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34 and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
A course to enhance assessment skill applicable in the treatment of
patients with advanced periodontal disease. To teach the dental
hygienist ethical and clinical responsibility in periodontal disorders and
to teach the relationship of the specialty practice of periodontics within
the broad scope of dentistry and the legal ramifications thereof.
DNTL 41 PRACTICE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34, and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Office practice management; ethical and legal aspects of dentistry and
dental hygiene, and business matters relating to dental hygiene
practice.
DNTL 42 CLINIC III SEMINAR – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34, and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Provides an expanded clinical experience exposure through
independent study or additional clinical experience.
DNTL 43 CLINICAL PRACTICE III – 4 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34 and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 216 lab total
Provides students with the opportunity to become more proficient in the
clinical skills learned and practiced in previous clinical courses and to
prepare them for success on their state and national board
examinations.
DNTL 44 COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH – 3 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34 and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Introduces students to the principles and practices of dental public
health. The emphasis is placed on the role of the dental hygienist as
an innovator of, and an educator in community health programs.
Public health issues will be introduced and completely discussed.
DNTL 45 ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DNTL 30, DNTL 31, DNTL 32, DNTL 33, DNTL 34 and
DNTL 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
The study of the fundamental factors necessary to be employed and
practice within the ethical and legal framework of the State Dental
Practice Act and the Code of Ethics of the American Dental Association.
DNTL 54 SUMMER CLINIC 54 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: DNTL 14, DNTL 20, DNTL 24, DNTL 30, DNTL 34, DNTL
43 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course will provide students with the opportunity to become more
proficient in the clinical skills learned and practiced during previous
clinical courses and to prepare for success on their state clinical
licensing examinations. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis
only.
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY (DIES)
NOTE: STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN HAND TOOLS
FOR TECHNICAL CLASSES IN THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY AND
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY MAJORS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE
REQUIRED COURSE OBJECTIVES.
DIES 48 HYDRAULICS – 3.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture/27 lab total
A study of the theory, application, and component parts of hydraulic
systems. This course will emphasize fundamentals in dismantling,
inspection, and troubleshooting hydraulic components and complete
systems. Closed-loop application, inspection and trouble-shooting will
be studied. This course is required for all Diesel Technology, Welding
Technology and Equipment Operations and Maintenance majors.
DIES 49 ADVANCED HYDRAULICS (formerl y AGRI 49) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: DIES 48 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course will emphasize the application of cylinders and motor used
to control fluid power systems. Hydraulic-pneumatic circuitry,
maintenance, repair, and closed loop drives will be covered.
Recommended for Equipment Operations and Maintenance,
production, agriculture, and diesel majors.
DIES 94 DIESEL TECHNOLOGY WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
DIES 160 DIESEL ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL – 4 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course will cover electronic diesel engine control systems as
related to testing, calibrating and diagnostic procedures. The use of
industry software generated computer programs will be utilized.
DIES 161 DIESEL TECHNOLOGY FIELD TRAINING – 2 Units
Prerequisite: DIES 162 with a grade of C or higher
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be 18 years of age, provide
his/her own transportation, DMV readout, and must be prepared to
take a physical including drug test at the repair facility’s request.
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Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in the
diesel technology field. Classroom instruction will include work-site
expectations, interview techniques, and assessment of work
performance. The student will be placed with local industry at various
diesel repair facilities to expose them to actual industry standards.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
DIES 162 HEAVY DUTY POWER TRAIN – 4 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course covers shop practices in service, repair, adjustment and
preventive maintenance of heavy duty drive trains.
DIES 164 DIESEL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – 4 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
Diesel fuel systems, composition of fuels, combustion chamber design,
manifolds, fuel and air filters, fuel transfer pumps, fuel-injection pumps
and injectors are taught in this class. Mechanical and electronic fuel
controls will be analyzed. You will learn testing, calibrating and
diagnostic procedures, using modern test equipment. Performance
analysis of diesel engines as related to the California Air Resources
Board Heavy Duty Vehicle Smoke and Tampering Inspection Program
as mandated by Senate Bill 1997 of 1988 will be covered.
DIES 166 DIESEL ENGINES – 6 Units
Prerequisite: DIES 164 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/162 lab total
This course is an in-depth study of various diesel engines, theory of
design, operation and application. This lab will provide training in the
disassembly and inspection of diesel engines, practical assembly
procedures and technical analysis of engine services.
DIES 170 HEAVY DUTY BRAKING SYSTEMS – 4 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course will cover the basic design and repair of foundation brakes
and air systems pertaining to heavy duty vehicles.
DIETARY SERVICES SUPERVISOR (DSS)
DSS 10 FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will cover effective management skills in food production,
food purchasing policies and procedures, and the role of the Dietary
Service Supervisor. Basic institutional cooking skills will be presented
including using weights and measures, choosing ingredients and food
preparation methods. Students will be involved in menu planning and
costing, recipe standardization and recipe costing. Instruction on the
selection, safety and usage of institutional equipment will be provided.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
DSS 63 DIETARY SERVICE SUPERVISOR OPERATIONS AND
MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course includes methods of supervision and leadership which are
applicable to the food service industry. Methods and techniques of
recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of personnel are
covered. Record maintenance, enforcement of safety and sanitary
standards; supervision of food service employees are stressed. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
DSS 94 DSS CERTIFICATE WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Prerequisite: DSS 63 and CULA 50 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: DSS 10 and FSS 27 or previous completion of DSS 10
and FSS 27 with a grade of C or higher.
Limitation on Enrollment:
1. All students participating in DSS 94 must pass a drug screening
and background check prior to enrollment in the course. Students are
financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
2. Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in
seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not
receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to
participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
Students must complete 150 hours of verified, supervised field
experience in a healthcare setting as required by the CA Department
of Public Health (CADPH) for the DSS Certificate, and must follow the
current requirements and regulations of the CADPH. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of required competencies
through actual on-the-job performance with a preceptor. Students must
complete a minimum of 150 hours, but may complete up to a maximum
of 16 units in this WSL course in order to meet the required
competencies.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE)
ECE 1 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course involves a study of development and behavior throughout
the human life span. Classic and up-to-date research on the physical,
cognitive, and psychosocial domains will be presented. Theories will
be integrated with practical application concepts throughout the
course, underscoring the importance of life-long learning and
adaptation. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 2 CHILD, FAMILY, COMMUNITY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Child, Family, Community introduces the student to the interacting
influences of family life and community experiences, with consideration
of historical and socio-cultural factors, that affect the developing child.
The course focuses on the primary social relationships and social
settings within the context of dissimilar family patterns. The study
encourages understanding and practical utilization of community
systems and resources that promote quality outcomes for both
preschool and school age children, families, schools, and communities.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 3 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 7 with a grade of C or higher
Note: This course meets the Title 22 requirements for Teacher/Director
qualifications.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course identifies and assesses the principles and practices of
managing early childhood programs. Course content will focus on
overall administrative procedures for various programs providing care
and learning for children ages zero to eight. The topics include:
regulatory agencies, licensing and compliance with local and state
requirements, funding and budgeting, staff selection and scheduling,
and enrollment and operational policies and reports. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 6 EXPLORING FAMILY CHILDCARE –
1 Unit (formerl y ECE 153)
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course provides an introduction to family childcare. Topics
presented include an overview of regulations, family childcare
management, importance of culturally diverse and age appropriate
activities, and safe and healthful setting in a family childcare. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 7 EARLY CHILDHOOD OBSERVATION & ASSESSMENT –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 1 or ECE 9 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Observation hours for this course will be obtained through the
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course lab hours at the Shasta College Early Childhood Education
Center or a designated Early Childhood Mentor Site.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total* (The lab portion of this course
may be offered in a distance education format to accommodate lab
hours completed at a designated Early Childhood Mentor Site. Lecture
hours will be regularly scheduled hours.)
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
This course provides the student with opportunities for further study of
development and behavior of young children by developing skills in
observation and assessment. Recording strategies, rating scales,
portfolios and multiple assessment tools are explored.
ECE 8 TEACHING PRACTICUM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN –
5 Units (formerl y ECE 8A)
Prerequisite: ECE 7, ECE 17, and ECE 20 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Supervised field site experience for the California Child
Development Permit will be obtained through the course lab hours at
the Shasta College Early Childhood Education Center or a designated
Early Childhood Mentor Site.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/108 lab total* (when offered in the Distance
Education format, lecture hours will total 270)
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
This course focuses on identifying, developing and refining skills and
behaviors of developmentally appropriate practice that are essential for
effective teaching of young children. The course is intended for
students who are concurrently working or volunteering in center-based
programs for young children (infant, toddler, preschool or after school
care) where, under guided supervision of early childhood education
professionals, they have the opportunity to work directly with the
children to test the methods and refine the teaching skills explored in
the course. Students will have the opportunity to practice and
demonstrate skills that focus on child centered, play based approaches
to teaching by designing, implementing, and evaluating
developmentally appropriate activities as well as gaining practical
knowledge of learning and assessment. Knowledge of curriculum
design will be emphasized as students plan, prepare, present and
evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning
for young children with a focus on child-centered, play based
approaches, knowledge of the curriculum areas, and experience
connecting theory to practice. The lecture component of this course
may be offered in distance education format.
ECE 9 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an in-depth examination of the major physical,
psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for
children, both typical and atypical, from conception through
adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between
maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying
developmental theory and investigative research methodologies,
students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and
analyze characteristics of development at various stages. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 10 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the developmental learning process of children
ages three to eight. Attention will be given to the application of current
studies providing insight into the maturational stages as they relate to
the acquisition of knowledge. Topics will include: individuality,
readiness, transitions, competence, and developmentally appropriate
strategies during the preschool and primary school years. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 12 INFANT TODDLER LEARNING – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on developmental research and current practices
in care and learning during infancy and toddlerhood. Emphasis will be
on understanding developmental stages, planning optimal
environments and clarifying the care giving role of teachers and child
care workers for children during the first two years of life. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 14 SCHOOL AGE AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT –
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course focusing on growth, development and behavior of school age
children and adolescents. Current research and theoretical concepts
will be discussed and analyzed for practical implications and
applications to assist those living with and/or working with school age
children and adolescents. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ECE 15 CHILD HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Provides an opportunity for early childhood educators and caregivers
to focus on health, safety and nutrition in children’s programs.
Fundamentals of a safe and healthful environment, including
knowledge of state and local laws and regulations will be introduced.
Key factors that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for
both children and staff, and effective strategies for working
collaboratively with families will be identified. Community health,
safety and nutrition resources and their application to the children’s
curriculum will be highlighted. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ECE 16 FUNDAMENTALS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING
AND SUPERVISION – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 7 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: ECE 3 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
Designed to satisfy the Child Development Permit Master Teacher level
and above requirement. Course content focuses on the methods and
principles of supervising the adult learner in the early childhood
program. Emphasis is on the role of the classroom teacher who
functions as a mentor to new teachers and other adult participants while
simultaneously meeting objectives for children, parents, and staff.
Expanded modeling, guidance, and evaluation approaches will be
examined. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 17 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG
CHILDREN – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of
developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs,
environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive
adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical,
social, creative and intellectual development for all children. This
course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood
programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting
advocacy, ethics, and professional identity. Emphasis will be placed
upon increasing the student’s skills in critically analyzing educational
settings for young children. Special attention will be given to room
arrangement, selection and storage of materials. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ECE 20 INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to
providing developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for
young children from birth to age 8. Students will examine a teacher's
role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all
young children using observation and assessment strategies. An
overview of content areas will include but not be limited to: language
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and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and
creativity, math and science. Students will acquire an understanding of
the philosophies and strategies for developing and documenting
integrated curricula for early childhood programs including ways to
organize and implement daily, monthly, and long-range activity
planning. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 22 E.C. CURRICULUM: INFANT/TODDLER CARE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course focusing on the planning, preparation, and presentation of
developmentally appropriate curriculum activities, materials, and
learning environments for use with infants and toddlers to support
physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language development.
Emphasis will be placed upon increasing the student’s skills in critically
analyzing education settings and materials for infants and toddlers.
Special attention will be given to both indoor and outdoor environments
and curriculum. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ECE 24 E.C. CURRICULUM: SCHOOL AGE CARE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will examine the planning and presentation of curriculum
experiences for school age children in an extended care setting.
Opportunities to develop skills in enhancing the school age child’s day
with developmental experiences and positive social interaction will be
provided. Focus will be placed on individualized and group activities to
encourage the development of self-esteem, motivation for learning,
and recreational skills. Special attention will be given to both indoor
and outdoor environments and curriculum. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
ECE 26 THE CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 1or ECE 9 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will focus on early childhood education and children with
special needs. Developmental, educational, and family issues related
to children and youth with disabilities and giftedness will be presented.
The course also provides an overview of special education as a
professional discipline, including its history, laws, challenges, current
trends, and issues. This course will explore different types of special
needs identified in children including children who are: gifted,
developmentally delayed, learning disabled, as well as children with:
emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders, sensory
disorders, neurological disorders, and health impairments. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 27 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS &
EARLY INTERVENTION STRATEGIES – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 26 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on learning to work with children birth to eight
years of age with disabilities and other special needs and their families
in inclusive early childhood educational settings. It will include an
exploration of the following: characteristics of young children with
disabilities and other special needs; impact on the family; types of
educational and other programs/services that are available;
modification of the educational environment; approaches to
assessment and curriculum; integration and future trends. Upon
completion, students should be able to recognize atypical
development, make appropriate referrals, and work collaboratively to
plan, implement, and evaluate inclusion and intervention strategies.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 28 TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Examination of the development of social identities in diverse societies
including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and
privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs,
classrooms, and teaching. Various early education classroom
strategies will be explored emphasizing culturally and linguistically
appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming
competent members of a diverse society. Course includes self-
examination and reflection on issues related to social identity,
stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media, and
schooling. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 51 EARLY CHILDHOOD STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT –
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course offers an expanded study of operational resources to
manage an early care and learning program for young children. The
managerial process in an early childhood education setting will be
reviewed with special attention given to staff interrelationships as well
as communication skills with parents and volunteers. The selection
process for staffing a program for young children will be explored with
study of performance evaluation, retention and professional
development. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ECE 52 GUIDANCE IN ADULT-CHILD RELATIONS - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course explores principles and strategies of positive guidance that
are both effective and flexible for adults interacting with young and
school age children. Cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics
and needs of children will be examined. This course would be of
interest to parents, educators, caregivers, and any adult involved with
or interested in children. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ECE 60 ADVANCED CURRICULUM - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ECE 20 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will explore multiple areas of development for young
children. Students will analyze the factors that affect and facilitate
physical growth and development of young children. Students will learn
strategies for supporting affective development with specific guidance
directed to young children's social, emotional, and creative needs. This
course will enable students to enhance young children's cognitive skills
in language development and critical thinking skills. An integrated
curriculum will be created with focus on health and nutrition, music and
rhythm, perceptual and motor development, art expression, self-
understanding, socialization, communication, literacy, mathematics,
and science inquiry. Students will acquire strategies for identifying
curriculum goals and procedures that strengthen young children's
skills.
ECE 94 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC. WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
ECE 140 ESSENTIALS OF 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS –
1 Unit
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course offers an expanded study of the key elements necessary
for children/youth to develop positive and healthy behaviors and habits.
The research behind 40 Developmental Assets will be explored and
action-based methods of using this research will be reviewed. Current
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strength-based approaches to building assets in children/youth will be
analyzed. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 147 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN ECE PROGRAMS –
1 Unit
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces the student to mental health issues in young
children, their families, and their caregivers. It includes an overview of
early childhood mental health from prenatal development to eight years
of age, and the effects of environment and biology on mental health.
Students will become aware of potential mental health concerns in early
childhood, and how we can help children, parents, and caregivers in our
programs. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ECE 155 THE YOUNG CHILD: INTRODUCTION TO THE
MONTESSORI METHOD – 1 Unit (formerl y ECE 152F)
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course will introduce the student to the teaching and theory of Dr.
Maria Montessori. This method of preparing a preschool environment,
which promotes independence in the young child, will be presented
through lectures and demonstrations.
EARTH SCIENCE (ESCI)
(formerly Geology and Physical Science)
ESCI 1 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (formerl y GEOL 1, 1A) – 4 Units
Note: Required field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (When offered in a Distanced
Education format, hours will total 216)
An introduction to the physical processes that drive Earth as a dynamic
planet. Both internal and external processes are considered as well as
their inter-relationships. Discussion in the course will include Earth’s
internal structure, plate tectonics, minerals and rocks and their origins,
surface processes, geologic structures such as faulting and folding,
metamorphism, sedimentation, soil formation, geologic time including
radiometric methods, geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
volcanism, mass wasting, flooding, and the vital nature of Earth
materials to society. Laboratory activities will focus on the application
of classroom concepts and will include mineral and rock identification,
geologic structures, topographic and geologic map use, use of remote
imagery, recognition of landforms, geologic time, seismology, and
volcanism. Lecture and laboratory will consider geologically produced
and influenced natural resources, their exploitation, and concepts
centered about sustainable uses. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 2 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY – 4 Units
(formerl y GEOL 2, 1B)
Advisory: ESCI 5, or ESCI 6, or ESCI 7, or ESCI 8, or ESCI 9, or ESCI
10, or ESCI 12, or ESCI 15, or ESCI 17 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Required day and overnight field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
The study of Earth history as revealed in the rock record and the
placement of varied geologic events through time. Discussion in this
course will include the genesis of minerals and three rock types,
principles of stratigraphy, geologic structures, organic evolution,
relative and absolute geologic time, paleogeography, and mountain
building episodes of North America with emphasis on the west coast.
Plate tectonics and crustal evolution will provide a framework for the
preceding. Laboratory exercises will include the description and
classification of minerals and rocks; recognition of ancient metamorphic,
igneous and sedimentary environments; recognition, occurrence, and
geologic use of fossil organisms; application of stratigraphic principles;
recognition of geologic structures; and the development and use of
different types of geologic maps and cross sections.
ESCI 3 MINERALOGY AND CRYSTAL OPTICS – 5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 3)
Prerequisite: ESCI 1 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: CHEM 1A or previous completion of CHEM 1A with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/108 lab total
An exploration into the chemistry, classification, optics and crystalline
structure of minerals. Topics covered in the course will include the
chemistry, bonding, and crystalline structure of minerals, recognition of
crystal types, physical properties of minerals, mineral classification as
well as their origins, occurrence, and use, and an introduction to the
theory of optical identification of minerals. Laboratory activities will
include crystallography, physical properties testing, mineral
classification, and optical techniques to identify mineral crystals with an
introduction to uniaxial and biaxial minerals.
ESCI 4 ROCK ORIGINS AND RELATIONSHIPS – 4 Units
(formerl y GEOL 4)
Prerequisite: ESCI 2 and ESCI 3 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Required day field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
A survey of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks presented
in the context of recognizing processes responsible for rock origins.
Rock classification based both on mega- and microscopic textures and
mineralogy is fundamental to interpretation and provides the main
discussion of topic for the course and laboratory. Specialized topics
include magmatic differentiation and emplacement, sedimentary rock
provenance and depositional environments, and metamorphic rocks as
pressure and temperature indicators. Rock assemblages will be
considered with the purpose of interpreting their origins at larger
scales. Field trips to various localities will observe rock assemblages
that demonstrate different origins.
ESCI 6 ANCIENT LIFE – 4 Units (formerl y GEOL 6)
Note: Required day field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (When offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course)
A survey of past life is presented through geologic and biologic
investigation. This course is interdisciplinary in nature and provides
geologic background and evidence for the origination and evolution of
life. Associated methodologies and concepts presented include
geologic time and its measure, chemical and organic evolution,
controls on evolution, cladistic analysis, ancient ecological
reconstruction, mass extinction and adaptive radiation, fossilization,
and ancient geographic distributions of flora and fauna. Anatomical
innovations that define major classes of organisms are traced through
ancestor-descendant relationships. Laboratory exercises include
processes of fossilization, fossil recognition, cladistic analysis,
genetics, stratigraphy, reconstruction of ancient biologic communities,
ancient geographic reconstruction through fossil information, functional
morphology, mass extinction and adaptive radiation in the fossil record.
The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ESCI 7 INTRODUCTION TO THE GEOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA –
4 Units (formerl y GEOL 7, 25)
Note: Required field trips (day trips and overnight trips)
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (When offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course)
As the newest material added to North America, California geology
records ancient and continued mountain building which has shaped the
state into landforms and geologic features. Each geomorphic province
in California records unique rock packages indicative of ancient and
modern processes. Discussions in the course will include geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, volcanism, and mass wasting, plate
tectonics, economic resources, state and national parks, ground and
surface water, soils, glaciation, coastal processes, desert land-forms,
and the geologic history of the state. Laboratory exercises will include
mineral and rock identification and classification, topographic and
geologic maps; landforms; stratigraphy; aerial photo interpretation; and
mineral, rock and data collection on field trips. The lecture portion of
this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 8 PLANETARY GEOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT, HISTORY
AND PLANETARY PROCESSES – 3 Units
(formerl y GEOL 8, 22)
Note: Required field trips and/or evening observations when possible
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Class Hours: 54 lecture total (When offered in a Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to the physical processes that shape planetary
surfaces and guide their development through time. The course will
explore the origins of the solar system and use Earth as a planetary
”model” to perform systematic and comparative investigations of the
planets and other bodies in the solar system. Recent information
gathered by Earth-based and orbiting observation platforms and un-
manned planetary probes will be used to investigate planetary
processes, develop planetary histories and differentiate the varied
pathways and processes that have influenced each planet’s evolution.
The course will also consider the Sun and its influence on the planets
and other bodies in the solar system, as well as asteroids, comets,
meteors and impacts on planetary surfaces. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 9 EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANOES, AND OTHER
GEOLOGIC HAZARDS – 3 Units (formerl y GEOL 9, 20)
Note: Required field trips
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (When offered in a Distance Education
format, hours will total 162. A scheduled field trip will still be required
for the online course.)
This introductory course considers geologic hazards and their impact
on society in part through the utilization of case histories, many of
which are from California. The course will focus on earthquakes and
volcanism specifically considering the dynamics of these two
phenomena. Other topics to be discussed include tsunami origination
and development, types of mass wasting and their controlling factors
and influences, and flooding. A portion of the course will also describe
geologic hazards that are human influenced or caused, such as soil
erosion, acid rain, ground-water contamination and ground
subsidence. Engineering mitigation, hazard preparedness and
remediation strategies complete the course. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 10 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY – 4 Units
(formerl y GEOL 10/40)
Note: Required field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
Geologically related impacts on the environment, both natural and
human-influenced, provide the subject content for this course.
Emphasis is placed on human and environmental interactions with
discussions regarding natural resources and their exploitation, pollution
and waste disposal, climate change, land use and engineering, and
energy resources. Earth processes which result in environmental
catastrophes, environmental change, and an impact on society are
also considered including topics such as earthquakes, volcanism,
flooding, mass wasting, coastal processes, and climate trends.
Laboratory activities will focus on Earth materials, water resources and
contamination, hazardous waste storage, mining and resource
exploitation, and pollution.
ESCI 11 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY – 3 Units (formerl y GEOL 11)
Prerequisite: ESCI 1 and ESCI 3 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Required field trips.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An introduction to economic deposits, their origins and associations,
and recovery. This course will review the basic geological concepts in
the context of economic deposits and then apply those concepts to
exploration, evaluation, and recovery. Industrial and precious metals
as well as fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal) will provide the main focus of
the course. Exploration techniques in geophysics, remote imagery, and
computer-aided analysis will also be considered. Laboratory exercises
will evaluate material for its economic potential using the identification
of mineral and rock associates, geologic maps and remote images,
and geophysical techniques and data collection. Additionally, the
volume, value, and recovery costs of an ore deposit will be reviewed.
ESCI 12 GENERAL EARTH SCIENCE – 4 Units
(formerl y PHSC 2/PHSC 2 and PHSC 3)
Note: Required field trips.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course.)
A survey course designed for non-science majors which spans the
Earth-related sciences, including geology, oceanography, meteorology,
and astronomy. In general, the course focuses on physical processes
and materials as related to each discipline. Topics include the geologic
evolution of the Earth, economic resources derived from the Earth,
Earth materials, evolution and character of the oceans, ocean-
atmosphere interactions, atmospheric processes including weather and
climate, the solar system and Earth as part of the universe. Using an
Earth systems approach, lecture and laboratory will consider concepts
centered about the sustainable use of natural resources. The
laboratory portion of this course provides hands-on activities that
support and demonstrate lecture concepts. The lecture portion of this
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 14 METEOROLOGY – 4 Units (formerl y PHSC 4)
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 216)
Dynamic aspects of the atmosphere responsible for climate and
weather represent the main focus of this course. Topics include
atmospheric composition, solar radiation, global heat transfer,
atmospheric moisture, pressure and atmospheric circulation, air
masses, weather patterns and forecasting, storms including hurricanes
and tornadoes, air pollution and ozone, and global climate changes.
Applicable fundamental science concepts such as state changes, heat
transfer mechanisms, and the physical and chemical aspects of the
media involved in weather are also introduced. Laboratory exercises
will include analyses of incoming solar radiation, heat transfer in the
atmosphere, humidity measurements, atmospheric motion, weather
maps, storm characteristics, and climate controls and climate change.
Lecture and laboratory will consider influences on the atmosphere that
disrupt sustainable, stable climate conditions. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 15 OCEANOGRAPHY – 4 Units (formerl y PHSC 5)
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 54 hours of lab totaling 216 hours for this course.)
Global ocean dynamics are part of an intricate system that influences
world climate and both terrestrial and oceanic life. Basic principles and
concepts are presented including ocean origins, ocean basin
formation, seawater composition and characteristics, oceanic
circulation, and the marine habitat providing a holistic view to the study
of the oceans. Coastal processes such as waves and tides, erosion
and deposition, and landforms are also considered. Laboratory
activities will survey marine geology including plate tectonic and ocean
basin topography, chemical oceanography, physical oceanography
such as circulation, waves and tides, and biological oceanography
including marine organisms, marine ecosystems and nutrient flow.
Lecture and laboratory will consider marine produced and influenced
natural resources, their exploitation, and concepts centered about
sustainable uses. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 16 COASTAL MARINE SCIENCES – 2 Units
(formerl y PHSC 6)
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to the coastal oceanography of northern California and
coastal habitat evaluation. The course will include a three-day field trip
along the northern California coast. In general, the course will focus
on oceanographic concepts associated with estuaries, tidal flats, sandy
shores, rocky shores, lagoons, and the shallow continental shelf.
Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in oceanography
including chemical, physical, geologic, and biologic realms, as related
to the coastal zone and with an emphasis on the inter-related nature of
these topics. Laboratory activities on campus will include charting and
navigation, data synthesis and analysis while the coast field trip itself
will represent the bulk of the lab experience. Field trip exercises will be
conducted at various stops including oceanographic sampling and data
collection. Lecture and laboratory will consider marine produced and
influenced natural resources, their exploitation, and concepts centered
about sustainable uses, especially as applied to field activities. This
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course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 17 EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE – 3 Units (formerl y PHSC 7)
Note: Required day field trips
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in a Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Earth is a dynamic planet, changing in response to natural process
within the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere.
Modern science is now viewing the Earth system in its entirety, the sum
of its parts, in an effort to understand how processes in one sphere
impact those in another. This course stresses the inter-relationships of
these systems and reviews natural cycles and positive and negative
feedback pathways that operate over various time scales to affect
global environmental change. The impact of civilization on the Earth
system is also analyzed as the course considers pollution, over
population, global warming, deforestation, desertification, resource
depletion, and biologic extinctions along with solutions developed within
sustainable concepts and practices. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 18 GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE: PAST, PRESENT AND
FUTURE – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Atmospheric processes, on a global and local scale, are considered as
they determine weather and climate through time. Natural influences
on the atmosphere include the global ocean, the sun, and volcanisms
on planet Earth, each directing atmospheric responses in a different
manner. Past climate conditions on Earth, and the science used to
determine those conditions through rock, sediment and ice cores, will
be explored. Human influences on the atmosphere will be considered
as well as a review of the observations that have led to scientific
consensus on global climate change. Current trends in climate change
will be extrapolated into the future as directed by climate modeling and
their consequences considered. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 23 INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY IN THE FIELD – 2 Units
(formerl y GEOL 13, 13AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESCI 1, or ESCI 5, or ESCI 6, or ESCI 7, or ESCI 10, or
ESCI 12 with a grade of C or higher and ESCI 2 with a grade of C or
higher
Note: Includes required day field trips.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
An introduction to methods used to collect and interpret geologic data.
Lecture sessions will provide theory and background for field
excursions as well as compilation periods to devise interpretations,
assemble geologic summary reports, graphics, and maps. Emphasis
will be placed on field equipment and its use, outcrop examination and
interpretation, rock and mineral identification, utilization of topographic
maps, utilization and construction of geologic maps and cross sections,
construction of stratigraphic columns, utilization of aerial and satellite
imagery, recognition and interpretation of geologic structures, and
recognition and interpretation of primary and secondary features in
outcrops and different rock types. Two or more field sites will provide
the focus of the course.
ESCI 32 GEOLOGY OF THE NORTHERN SIERRAS – 1.5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 32)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geologic processes that have shaped the
northern Sierras into a geologically diverse setting. The course will
culminate with a three-day field trip through the northern Sierras.
Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in geology as well as
topics specific to the northern Sierras such as continental growth,
multiple mountain building and landscape development, glaciation and
related geomorphology, and “mother-lode” economic geology. Field
trip exercises will also be conducted at various stops. The lecture
portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 33 GEOLOGY OF THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY – 1.5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 33, 27B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geology of the Sacramento Valley that will
culminate with a two-and-a-half day overnight field trip through this
geomorphic province. Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in
geology needed to understand the geologic history of the Sacramento
Valley as well as outcrops visited during the field trip. Topics to be
discussed include geologic hazards, economic resources, volcanism,
faulting, river processes, and the Pleistocene geology of the valley.
Field trip exercises will also be conducted at various stops. The lecture
portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 34 GEOLOGY OF THE MODOC PLATEAU – 1.5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 34, 61AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geology of the Modoc Plateau which will
culminate with a two-and-a-half-day overnight field trip through this
geomorphic province. Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in
geology needed to understand the geologic history of the Modoc
Plateau as well as outcrops visited during the field trip. Topics to be
discussed include volcanic processes and features, geologic hazards,
geothermal potential, economic resources, faulting, plateau
development, basin and range development, and surface and
subsurface water. Field trip exercises will also be conducted at various
stops. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ESCI 35 GEOLOGY OF LASSEN VOLCANIC PARK – 1.5 Units
(formerl y GEOL 35, 62AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geology of Lassen Volcanic Park that will
culminate with a two-and-a-half day overnight field trip within and
around the park. Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in
geology needed to understand the geologic history of the park as well
as outcrops visited during the field trip.
Topics to be discussed include volcanic processes and features,
volcanic and geothermal hazards, geothermal potential, glaciation and
faulting. Field trip exercises will also be conducted at various stops.
The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ESCI 36 GEOLOGY OF MOUNT SHASTA AND VICINITY –
1.5 Units (formerl y GEOL 36, 64AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geology of Mount Shasta and surrounding areas
which will culminate with a two-and-a-half day overnight field trip to and
around the mountain. Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in
geology needed to understand the geologic history of Mount Shasta as
well as outcrops visited during the field trip. Topics to be discussed
include volcanic processes and features, volcanic hazards,
earthquakes, eruption predictability, geothermal activity, glaciation and
mass wasting events. Field trip exercises will also be conducted at
various stops. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
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distance education format.
ESCI 37 GEOLOGY OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST –
1.5 Units (formerl y GEOL 37)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geologic processes which have shaped and
continue to shape northern California’s coastline. The course will
culminate with a two-and-a-half day overnight field trip along the coast.
Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in geology as well as
topics specific to northern California’s coastline such as geologic
hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, mass wasting events, and
shore erosion, tidal processes, erosion and depositional processes,
active mountain building, and geomorphology. Field trip exercises will
also be conducted at various stops. The lecture portion of this course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 38 GEOLOGY OF POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE –
1.5 Units (formerl y GEOL 38)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 81 hours for this course.)
An introduction to the geologic processes which have shaped and
continue to shape the Point Reyes National Seashore. The course will
culminate with a three day overnight field trip to the national seashore.
Lecture meetings will present basic concepts in geology as well as
topics specific to Point Reyes such as the San Andreas Fault system,
geologic hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, and mass wasting
events, tidal and estuarine processes, and the area geomorphology.
Field trip exercises will also be conducted at various stops. The
lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education
format.
ESCI 42 GEOLOGY OF THE REDDING AREA – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 42, 100)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
This introductory, short-term field class that will introduce the student
to geologic features in the Redding area. Included in the lecture
meetings is a basic introduction to geology and the concepts
necessary to appreciate the geologic history recorded in the rocks near
town. Mining aspects will also be introduced. Field trip activities will
explore rock relationships and visit points of interest and significance
around the Redding area over two 8-hour outings. The lecture portion
of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 43 GEOLOGY OF THE SHASTA LAKE AREA – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 43, 102)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
This course is an introductory, short-term field class that will introduce
the student to geologic features in the Shasta Lake area including
those that are associated with Shasta Dam and the Sacramento River.
Included in the lecture meetings is a basic introduction to geology and
discussions related to damming the Sacramento River including
engineering and ecosystem considerations. The
geologic history of record in the area will be demonstrated though rock
features such as fossil content. Field trips activities will explore rock
relationships, river, lake and relationships and other points of
significance during two 8-hour outings. The lecture portion of this
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 44 GEOLOGY OF THE WHISKEYTOWN AREA – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 44)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
The geologic history recorded in the Whiskeytown National Recreation
area will be discussed with an introduction to relevant geologic
concepts, accompanied by on-site explorations to demonstrate those
concepts. Accretion, shear zone dynamics, magma chamber evolution
and emplacement and the economic geology of the area are among
the topics to be explored. The field trip will emphasize theory with field
application as we visit points of interest and significance during two 8-
hour outings. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ESCI 45 GEOLOGY OF CASTLE CRAGS AND VICINITY – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 45)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
Castle Crags and the upper Sacramento River will provide the
backdrop for an introduction to the geologic history and processes
which have shaped this area. Lecture meetings will present relevant
geologic concepts while on-site explorations will demonstrate those
concepts. Topics will include glaciation, river dynamics, sea floor
accretion, magma chamber evolution and emplacement and ancient
environments. The field trip will emphasize theory with field application
as we visit points of interest and significance during two 8-hour
outings. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ESCI 46 GEOLOGY OF BURNEY FALLS AND VICINITY – 1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 46)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Two required day field trips.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in a Distance
Education format, hours will total 27 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab totaling 54 hours for this course.)
As a part of the southern Cascades and southern Modoc Plateau, the
Burney Falls area presents an excellent backdrop for considering the
evolution of volcanic mountain chains. In addition, water resources are
among the most impressive in the country as springs in the area emit
millions of gallons of water daily. Lecture meetings will focus on
relevant concepts while on-site explorations will allow for the synthesis
of those concepts with on-site observations. Volcanology, surface and
subsurface hydrogeology including erosive forces as displayed by
Burney Falls, and ancient environments such as vast ancient lake
deposits, represent some of the topics explored in this course. The
field trip will emphasize theory with field application as we visit points
of interest and significance during two 8-hour outings. The lecture
portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
ESCI 98 SPECIAL LAB TOPICS IN EARTH SCIENCE – .5-1 Unit
(formerl y GEOL 98)
Note: Required field activities.
Class Hours: 27-54 lecture total
This course will provide students with an introduction to recent
technological advances or multidisciplinary approaches to laboratory
and field techniques in the geosciences. Topics will vary with each
course offering and will be listed in the schedule of classes.
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ECONOMICS (ECON)
ECON 1A PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 3 or higher.
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher (ECON 1A is not a prerequisite for ECON 1B)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is a study of the basic institutions and principles of
microeconomics and so it concentrates on the parts of an economic
system; the markets, the producers, the consumers and the structures
of basic industries along with systems for relative resource use and
income determination. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ECON 1B PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 3 or higher.
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher (ECON 1A is not a prerequisite for ECON 1B)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course studies the basic economic institutions and principles as
they pertain to the entire economic system such as money and
banking, determinants of national income, employment, output and the
roles played by government in using monetary and fiscal policy to
promote the mandates of the Employment Act of 1946. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
EDUCATION (EDUC)
EDUC 1 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING –
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
For prospective teachers, paraprofessionals, tutors, classroom
volunteers/mentors, and others interested in education, this
introductory course focuses on contemporary education practices and
theories. Topics include: educational history, organization, teacher-
child relationships, teaching methods, school resources, staff relations,
curriculum patterns, authority, and discipline in the schools.
EDUC 94 EDUCATION WORKSITE LEARNING –.5-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
EDUCATION – TEACHER EDUCATION (EDTE)
EDTE 51 CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE I – READING – 1 Unit
(formerl y EDTE 55)
Corequisite: EDUC 94
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
EDTE 51 is an introduction to the teaching profession designed for
students wishing to obtain a multiple subject teaching credential.
Classroom instruction is aligned with fieldwork so that prospective
teachers acquire planned structured observations and experiences in
K-8 classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as described in
the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. The class
provides an overview of various important aspects of the teaching
profession, including current issues and legislation in education, state
requirements for teacher certification, elementary school curriculum,
student diversity, factors which affect learning, and effective classroom
procedures and routines. Discussion sessions assist prospective
teachers in making connections between college courses and
instruction in elementary public schools. Emphasis is upon application
in the content areas of reading and language.
EDTE 52 CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE II – READING – 1 Unit
(formerl y EDTE 60)
Corequisite: EDUC 94
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
EDTE 52 is designed to deepen awareness and knowledge regarding
specific important aspects of the teaching profession, including in-
depth examination of curriculum and assessment requirements
specified in recent legislation, specific tests required for teacher
certification, student teaching, specific education and content
standards, lesson planning, and effective instructional strategies to
promote learning. Classroom instruction is aligned with fieldwork so
that prospective teachers acquire planned structured observations and
experiences in K-8 classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as
described in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession.
Discussion sessions assist prospective teachers in making connection
between college courses and instruction in elementary schools.
Emphasis is upon application in the content areas of reading and
language.
EDTE 61 MATH I CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y EDTE 65)
Corequisite: EDUC 94
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
EDTE 61 is designed to deepen awareness and knowledge about the
role, function, and responsibilities of the teacher in today’s public
school setting. Prospective teachers learn theories related to child
development, as well as various age-level cognitive, physical,
emotional and social characteristics which impact learning.
Prospective teachers gain knowledge and practice regarding tests
required for teacher certification, including the CSET and RICA.
Classroom instruction is aligned with fieldwork so that prospective
teachers acquire planned structured observations and experiences in
K-8 classrooms that demonstrate exemplary practice as described in
the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Discussion
sessions assist prospective teachers in making connections between
college courses and instruction in elementary schools. Emphasis is
upon application in the content area of math.
EDTE 62 MATH II CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE – 1 Unit
(formerl y EDTE 70)
Corequisite: EDUC 94
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
EDTE 62 is designed to deepen awareness and knowledge about each
of the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession, including
topics addressed within the standards and ways in which the standards
drive and support effective instructional practices. The class promotes
understanding about math content standards and developmentally
appropriate strategies to teach math at various grade levels.
Prospective teachers learn about effective instructional practices for
diverse student populations, including English language learners,
students with various types of disabilities, and students with specials
needs associated with economics and culture. Classroom instruction
is aligned with fieldwork so that prospective teachers acquire planned
structured observations and experiences in K-8 classrooms that
demonstrate exemplary practice as described in the California
Standards for the Teaching Profession. Discussion sessions assist
prospective teachers in making connections between college courses
and instruction in elementary schools. Emphasis is upon application in
the content area of math.
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EDTE 71 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING – LIFE SCIENCE –
.5 Unit
Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 71 is focused on current teaching methods for life science. It is
designed to give students the opportunity to work with elementary and
middle school students in a science teaching/learning environment in
the hands-on Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The
hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for
undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All lessons are based
on the California content standards in science. Students cover
instructional strategies as well as content as part of the two-hour
teaching and one-hour follow-up laboratory experience.
EDTE 72 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING – PHYSICAL
SCIENCE – .5 Unit
Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 72 is focused on current teaching methods in physical science.
It is designed to give students the opportunity to work with elementary
and middle school students in a science teaching/learning environment
in the hands-on Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The
hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for
undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All lessons are based
on the California content standards in science. Students cover
instructional strategies as well as content as part of the two-hour
teaching and one-hour follow-up laboratory experience.
EDTE 73 INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE TEACHING – EARTH
SCIENCE – .5 Unit
Class Hours: 27 lab total
EDTE 73 is focused on current teaching methods for earth science. It
is designed to give students the opportunity to work with elementary
and middle school students in a science teaching/learning environment
in the hands-on Science Education Laboratory facility on campus. The
hands-on lessons provide early teaching experience in science for
undergraduates exploring teaching as a career. All lessons are based
on the California content standards in science. Students cover
instructional strategies as well as content as part of the two-hour
teaching and one-hour follow-up laboratory experience.
ENGINEERING (ENGR)
ENGR 1A MEASUREMENTS AND PLANE SURVEYING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 10 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Surveying fundamentals including the use and care of surveying
instruments such as engineers’ level, transits, and theodolite.
Applications include survey procedures, vertical and horizontal
measurements, traverses, layout, and survey calculations. Additional
topics include legal descriptions, public land surveying, advanced
equipment, and GPS.
ENGR 1B PLANE SURVEYING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 10 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 5 or higher, and ENGR 1A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
Application of plane surveying principles to control surveys, field
astronomy, route and construction surveys and property surveys.
Introduction to advanced survey equipment and related systems.
ENGR 2 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
The course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an
engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. It explains the
engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for
students to reach their full academic potential. An introduction to the
methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including
the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics are
examined. Communication skills pertinent to the engineering
profession are emphasized. Up to one unit of this course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ENGR 17 CIRCUITS AND DEVICES – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 4A and PHYS 4B with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: MATH 4B or previous completion of MATH 4B with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course covers Nodal and Mesh circuit analysis techniques, first
and second order steady state and transient analysis using the
methods of differential calculus, phasors, resonance, RLC circuits, the j
operator, operational amplifiers, duality, basic digital circuits and
Karnough mapping.
ENGR 22 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS – 2 Units
Prerequisite: English Placement Level 4 or higher; and MATH 220
with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement Level 1 or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course teaches the theory of orthographic projections and its use
in delineating three-dimensional objects. The course begins with the
basics. Topics include lettering, types of lines, geometric constructions,
basic dimensioning practices, auxiliary views and a brief introduction to
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
ENGR 24 DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR 22 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is a continuation of study of the theory of engineering
graphics and its use in solving three-dimensional problems through the
application of principals of multi-view projections. Descriptive
Geometry topics include the use of auxiliary views in finding true
length, bearing and slope of lines, the true shape and edge view of
surfaces, dihedral angles, shortest connectors, and the intersection
between planes. Additionally, the method of revolutions is also
explored in solving similar problems.
ENGR 27 MAP & COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGR 29 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: ENGR 1A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course teaches the use of the computer and civil design software
to produce maps. Course topics include input and processing of field
data, digital terrain modeling, contours, subdivisions, roads, and deed
descriptions.
ENGR 29 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) - 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: ENGR 22 or previous completion of ENGR 22 with a
grade of C or higher
Note: Students taking the Internet format of this course must have
access to and working knowledge of the Internet and Windows, plus
access to the most recent version of the basic AutoCAD software.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
This course utilizes basic AutoCAD as a tool for efficient drafting and
design development. This course helps prepare students for the
growing numbers of jobs that require CAD, both for its greater
efficiency and for its computer database drawings. The emphasis is on
graphics with engineering applications. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGR 30 INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING –
2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGR 29 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This is an intermediate course using AutoCAD for drafting and design.
This course builds on basic 2D CAD, develops management systems,
and covers 3D CAD through solid modeling.
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ENGR 31 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGR 21 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This is a continued study of CAD as it pertains to architectural
applications. The student completes the set of architectural drawings
designed from the previous courses. The emphasis is in detailing
sections, interior elevations, structural calculations, electrical loading,
and building code compliance. The techniques for presentation
renderings and commercial design considerations will also be
discussed.
ENGR 32 ADVANCED CIVIL DESIGN APPLICATIONS FOR CAD –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGR 27 and ENGR 1A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course will further the student's knowledge obtained in ENGR 27,
so that the student will be better prepared as an engineering/drafting
technician in a civil engineering office. Course topics include use of
the computer and currently available software to process surveying
data into complex topographic maps. These maps can and will be
used for planimetric and profile maps as well as to process complex
earthwork calculations.
ENGR 33 SOLID MODELING COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING –
2 Units (formerl y ENGR 30C)
Prerequisite: ENGR 29 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
An advanced computer-aided drafting course using Solid Works,
Mechanical Desktop and/or Inventor software to prepare students for
drafting positions with high potential to advance to designer, etc.
ENGR 33 builds on the skills and knowledge of ENGR 29. This course
will focus on how to create 3D models, assemble and constrain
assembly models. Students will use advanced drafting skills to solve
design problems and to present solutions for production or engineering
processes, and to visually communicate their solution.
ENGR 35 STATICS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: MATH 4A or previous completion of MATH 4A with a
grade of C or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher. Previous drafting experience is helpful.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course in the study of the mechanics of equilibrium of force systems
acting on engineering structures. Topics include equivalent force
couple systems, equilibrium, truss analysis, multi-force member
analysis, centroids, distributed forces, beam stress and strain
diagrams, friction, cables, moments and products of inertia, and virtual
work. This course is usually followed by a course in dynamics, offered
at the university upper-division level.
ENGR 37 STATICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 10 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course analyzes the external forces induced in structures and
machines by various types of loading. Basic vector analysis is used to
determine equivalent force-couple systems and equilibrium of two-
dimensional bodies. Analysis of simple frames and machines and
trusses is discussed. Frictional forces within wedges and belts are
considered within units. Centroids and Area Moments of Inertia are
calculated for composite objects.
ENGR 38 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERING
TECHNICIANS AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR 37 or ENGR 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course analyzes the internal forces induced in structures and
machines by various types of loading. Simple stresses, strains, basic
mechanical properties of materials, torsion of circular shafts, shear
forces and bending moments in beams, stresses in beams and beam
design will be covered. Topics in deflection of beams and statically
indeterminate beams are covered.
ENGR 40 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR 35 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is a study of stresses, stains and deformations associated
with axial, torsional and flexural loading of bars, shafts and beams, as
well as pressure loading of thin-walled pressure vessels. The course
also covers stress and strain transformation, Mohr’s Circle, ductile and
brittle failure theories, and the buckling of columns. Statically
indeterminate systems are also studied.
ENGR 45 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS 4A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course presents the internal structures and resulting behaviors of
materials used in engineering applications, including metals, ceramics,
polymers, composites, and semiconductors. The emphasis is upon
developing the ability both to select appropriate materials to meet
engineering design criteria and to understand the effects of heat,
stress, imperfections, and performance. Laboratories provide direct
observations of the structures and behaviors discussed in the course,
experience with the operation of testing equipment, and the
preparation of experimental reports.
ENGR 94 ENGINEERING WORKSITE LEARNING - 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
ENGR 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING – .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge in engineering. A
different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will be
listed in the schedule of classes.
ENGLISH (ENGL)
Please note Assessment Testing Policy. English assessment testing is
required for entry into the following courses: Basic Skills English
classes and ENGL 1A. The College administration will establish test
dates in advance of registration each semester. Contact the
Assessment Office for information on testing dates. If you think for
some reason that your assessment test score does not reflect your
English competency, please make an appointment with a counselor to
discuss your options.
ENGL 1A COLLEGE COMPOSITION - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
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Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course develops the reading, critical thinking, and writing skills
necessary for academic success, emphasizing expository and
argumentative writing as well as research and documentation skills.
As a transferable course, it presupposes that students already have a
substantial grasp of grammar, syntax, and organization, and that their
writing is reasonably free from errors. A research paper is required for
successful completion of this course. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 1B LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION – 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Course emphasizes the development of critical thinking and writing
skills through close study of the major genres of literature: poetry,
drama, short story and novel. Students receive further instruction and
practice in analytical writing, developing arguments about literary
works and the critical reception of those works. In discussion and
writing, students will also examine arguments as such, learning to
identify sound as well as fallacious reasoning in critical assessments of
literature. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 1C CRITICAL REASONING, READING, AND WRITING –
3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Course focuses on critical thinking skills, close textual analysis, and
expository and argumentative writing. Students apply critical thinking
skills in reading non-fiction and fiction, and in writing essays of
definition, cause/effect analysis, argumentation, refutation, and
advocacy. Students will learn to use research strategies in analyzing
others' ideas and supporting their own. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
ENGL 10A WORLD LITERATURE (to 1650) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course introduces students to some representative masterpieces
in world literature beginning with the ancient world and continuing to
1650. A majority of the works will be selected from non-Western
literary traditions. The course involves critical analysis of these works
within the context of the culture and time in which they were written.
Emphasis centers on identifying and analyzing important themes that
shape and define the human experience. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
ENGL 10B WORLD LITERATURE (after 1650) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course introduces students to some representative masterpieces
in world literature beginning with 1650 and continuing to the present. A
majority of the works will be selected from non-Western literary
traditions. The course involves critical analysis of these works within
the context of the culture and time in which they were written.
Emphasis centers on identifying and analyzing important themes that
shape and define the human experience. ENGL 10A is not a
prerequisite to ENGL 10B. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ENGL 11A SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE–Pre-Colonial to
1860 – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The course involves a study of representative authors in the literary
history of the United States from the pre-colonial period to the Civil
War. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 11B SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE–1860 to Present
– 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course involves a study of representative authors in the literary
history of the United States from the Civil War to the present day. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 13A SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (Old English
Period through Neoclassicism) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
ENGL 13A is the first semester of the basic two-semester English
Literature survey course commonly offered in the sophomore year at
colleges and universities. It involves the intensive study of and reading
and writing upon representative masterpieces of the literary history of
England from the Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the 18th century.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 13B SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE (from the
Romantic Period to Present) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
ENGL 13B is the second part of the basic two-semester English
Literature survey course, commonly offered in the sophomore year at
colleges and universities. It involves the intensive study of and reading
and writing upon representative masterpieces of the literary history of
England from the Romantic Period to the present. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 14 SURVEY OF DRAMA AS LITERATURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to provide the student with an awareness of the
origin and development of Western drama through an examination of
representative plays from classical Greece to the present. Aesthetic
values as well as social, political, and psychological implications
expressed through the drama will be examined in order to enhance the
student’s understanding and appreciation of dramatic literature;
therefore, students will be required to watch as well as read plays
which are representative of the various movements in western
civilization. This course may be offered i a distance education format.
ENGL 15 LITERATURE BY AND ABOUT WOMEN - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of literature by and about women in different periods and
countries. Genres studied include stories, diaries and letters, poetry
and drama. Emphasis is on the human condition, especially among
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woman, as expressed in literature. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 16 POETRY - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An intensive course analyzing the techniques and forms of poetry in
English with stress on the genre. Interpretation and appreciation are the
primary goals. Emphasis is on extensive reading for pleasure, various
types of writing including analytical, responsive and experiential, as well
as group experiences in listening. In addition, this course seeks to equip
the college literature student to understand literary materials in a new
way. The course includes a number of written exercises. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 17 INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course offers an introduction to the representative works by
Shakespeare including the characteristics of the different genres such
as comedy, history, and tragedy as well as a study of the sonnets. A
particular focus on theatre history and the historical and sociological
influences of the Elizabethan/J acobean era will highlight the study of
the dramatic and literary conventions. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 18 AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is primarily a genre study of African American Literature
from the colonial period to the present – including oral tradition, poetry,
slave narratives, essays, short stories, plays, novels, and music.
Included is an examination of the historical, cultural and social forces
influencing these works.
ENGL 19 SURVEY OF BIBLE AS LITERATURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the
origin and development of the bible canon and its rendering into
English. Major Bible books will be examined from the perspectives of
content, form, and scholarly criticism. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 20 WORLD MYTHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course introduces the major images and themes of myths from
around the world. By analyzing various archetypal patterns found in
the sacred stories, narratives, and legends of the great civilizations and
tribal cultures, students understand both the uniqueness of each
culture’s world view and the commonality of human experience. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 24 MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN AMERICAN
LITERATURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to multiethnic literary currents in
American literature and will focus on African-American, Asian-
American, Hispanic-American, Pacific-Islander, and/or Native-
American literature (minimum of two) within "mainstream" American
literature. Poetry, essays, short stories, novels, memoirs, and
biography will be studied as works of individual artists and from a
cultural perspective. An integral part of the course is an understanding
of the political/cultural/historical context of the literature. This course
stresses critical and analytical thinking, reading, and writing skills.
Students from all backgrounds should benefit from the unique insights
into American life afforded by these rich and varied traditions. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 25 LINGUISTICS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The course is an introduction to the study of language. Course content
surveys linguistic concepts of the nature and diversity of language:
morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics, and phonology; language
acquisition; social variation, and historical change. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 31 CREATIVE WRITING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher, or
English Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The student learns the craft and principles of dramatic narrative and
poetry through a variety of short assignments. A final project may be
written in any field of interest: short story, article, movie/TV script,
stage play, or book. Analysis and lecture are presented both for those
desiring to write experimentally, and for those interested in the
demanding world of publication. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
ENGL 33 FICTION AND FILM – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An examination of fiction and film as literary art forms. Course
emphasizes critical reading of literature and viewing of film, with
comparative, expository, and argumentative writing about those works.
Through in-depth analysis of examples from both literature and film,
students will become familiar with the major literary
conversations in fiction and film, and learn to appraise a work on the
basis of literary merit. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
ENGL 36 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English
Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an overview of the origins and developments of
children’s literature and acquaints the student with different genres of
literature written for and read by children. In addition to exploring ways
of promoting children’s development through literature, students will
also learn how to approach children’s literature from a critical and
theoretical perspective. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
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ENGL 129 GRAMMAR REVIEW: GRAMMATICAL AND EFFECTIVE
SENTENCES – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
Emphasizes structure, variety, effectiveness, and sentence style.
Includes a diagnosis of the individual’s writing needs, methods of
proofreading, rules of punctuation, and techniques for revision. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 190 READING AND WRITING II - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This course is designed to improve critical reading skills and to
increase writing abilities so that students are able to read a text closely
and produce organized, well-supported, and generally smoothly written
essays. The course places emphasis on writing both as a process and
as a presentable product. In addition, the course introduces students to
academic research and the use of source materials in writing. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
ENGL 191 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE: GRAMMAR IN
CONTEXT AND BASIC ESSAY STRUCTURE – 2 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
ENGL 191 is designed as the first in a module series specifically for
those students who desire direct applications of writing skills to the
workplace environment with a special emphasis on basic essay
structure and the correct and effective use of grammar and mechanics
required in vocational fields. Emphasis will be on both correctness and
the writing process. If passed with a grade of “C” or higher, this course
can be used in combination with ENGL 192, ENGL 193, and/or ENGL
194 (for a total of four units) to admit a student into ENGL 1A. The
flexible scheduling of this course and the module approach allows
students more freedom in choosing both their schedules and their
curriculum.
ENGL 192 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE: NARRATION – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGL 191 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
ENGL 192 is designed specifically for those students who have
completed ENGL 191 and who desire direct applications of writing
skills to the workplace environment with a special emphasis on
narrative writing skills utilized in vocational fields. Emphasis will be on
both correctness and the writing process. If passed with a grade of “C”
or higher, this course can be used in combination with ENGL 191 and
either ENGL 193 or ENGL 194 (for a total of four units) to admit a
student into ENGL 1A. The flexible scheduling of this course, along
with its module approach, allows students more freedom in choosing
both their schedules and their curriculum.
ENGL 193 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE: PROCESS AND
REPORT WRITING – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGL 191 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
ENGL 193 is designed specifically for those students who have
completed ENGL 191 and who desire direct applications of writing
skills to the workplace environment with a special emphasis on
process and report writing utilized in vocational fields. Emphasis will
be on both correctness and the writing process. If passed with a grade
of “C” or higher, this course can be used in combination with ENGL
191 and either ENGL 192 or ENGL 194 (for a total of four units) to
admit a student into ENGL 1A. The flexible scheduling of this course,
along with its module approach, allows students more freedom in
choosing both their schedules and their curriculum.
ENGL 194 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE: COMPARISON/
CONTRAST AND BASIC ARGUMENTATION – 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGL 191 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
ENGL 194 is designed specifically for those students who have
completed ENGL 191 and who desire direct applications of writing
skills to the workplace environment with a special emphasis on
comparison/contrast and basic argumentative writing skills utilized in
vocational fields. Emphasis will be on both correctness and the writing
process. If passed with a grade of “C” or higher, this course can be
used in combination with ENGL 191 and either ENGL 192 or ENGL
193 (for a total of four units) to admit a student into ENGL 1A. The
flexible scheduling of this course, along with its module approach,
allows students more freedom in choosing both their schedules and
their curriculum.
ENGL 260 ELEMENTS OF READING 260 – 4 Units
Prerequisite: English Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture, 54 lab total
This course is constructed to help students enhance personal reading
and work-related language skills. Instruction will include word attack
strategies, vocabulary development, word usage, study skills, sentence
writing, paragraph writing, critical thinking opportunities, and
interpretive comprehension. Materials at the sixth and seventh grade
levels will be used. The student must be capable of working
independently and in small groups.
ENGL 280 READING AND WRITING I – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher, or English
Placement Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course builds towards college-level reading and writing skills. The
reading component emphasizes such skills as previewing, locating
main ideas and supporting evidence, and drawing sound inferences.
The writing component consists primarily of narrative, reading
responses, and summaries. The course aims to increase reading and
writing fluency, with some attention to correctness and the ability to
develop ideas in an organized fashion in various kinds of writing.
ENGL 350 READING AND WRITING FOUNDATIONS – 0 Units
Advisory: English Placement Level 1 or higher
Class Hours: 54-108 lab total
This course is designed to help students read and write proficiently in
daily life, in the workplace, and in preparation for academic study.
With the instructor’s guidance, students will identify their personal
goals for taking this course and develop an individual plan for meeting
them. The course will provide one-on-one and small group instruction
in basic reading and writing skills. This course may be repeated any
number of times.
ENGL 382 READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP – 0 Units
Class Hours: 1-200 lab total
Students receive individualized tutoring to enhance skills and/or
address problems they are having either in written expression or in
reading.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Información General Sobre Nuestros Programas
El Colegio de Shasta sirve a su comunidad con programas educativos
y culturales que amplian las experiencias de los estudiantes,
desarrollan sus habilidades potenciales y los capacitan para ser
productivos y para truinfar en la sociedad. A todos los estudiantes se
les ofrece entrada a nuestros programas y a las oportunidades. El
Colegio aspira a satisfacer las necesidades individuales, a mantener
las normas académicas apropiadas, a proteger la libertad académica y
personal, y a promover oportunidades sin discriminación.
Para obtener prioridad de matrícula en el siguiente semestre, complete
el formulario expresando sus deseos de matricularse. Con mucha
anticipación se publica un catálogo que incluye todas las clases
ofrecidas en cada semestre escolar. Hay consejeros en cada periodo
de matriculación para ayudarle al alumno a planear su programa
escolar.
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El Programa de "ESL" (Inglés como Segunda Lengua) se les ofrece a
los estudiantes extranjeros y a los residentes que no hablan inglés.
Hay varios niveles de cursos en ESL. Los administradores y los
profesores del programa le podrán ayudar a seleccionar los cursos
más beneficiales para usted. Los cursos se ofrecen en las días y
noches. Si desea más información visite la Oficina #206 o el Aula
#210 llame al número 242-7711.
ESL 136 ORAL COMMUNICATION FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS –
4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 236 with a grade of C or higher or ESL Placement
Level 7 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This is a course designed to assist non-native speakers of English to
build both fluency and accuracy in their listening and speaking skills.
Activities integrating listening, speaking and pronunciation provide
relevant practice necessary for business and academics.
ESL 137 COMPOSITION I – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 236 with a grade of C or higher or ESL Placement
Level 7 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This is an academic course for non-native speakers of English
designed to develop writing fluency. Emphasis is on writing short
compositions, developing process-writing skills and learning common
methods of organization for college-level writing assignments. This
course offers a limited review of English grammatical patterns. For a
more thorough review, students are advised to enroll in ESL 137L ESL
Grammar Lab.
ESL 137L ESL GRAMMAR LAB - 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 236 with a grade of C or higher or ESL 137 with a
minimum grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to develop and refine the grammar skills of
intermediate to high intermediate English as a Second Language
college students. It integrates the study of grammar in listening,
speaking, reading and writing activities, which are contextualized and
communicative.
ESL 138 COMPOSITION II – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 137 with a grade of C or higher or ESL Placement
Level 8 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
This is the second of two academic ESL writing courses designed to
develop college level writing skills. Emphasis is on writing longer
compositions including expository, analytic and argumentative essays.
The course will also cover sentence structure as well as some
grammatical patterns as they relate to refining writing skills. For more
thorough instruction in grammar, students are advised to take ESL
138L, ESL Grammar Lab II.
ESL 138L ESL GRAMMAR LAB II – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: ESL 137 with a grade of C or higher or ESL 138 with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab
This is a high-intermediate to advanced course in grammar for non-
native speakers of English. The emphasis is on developing grammar
skills to enhance and refine college-level writing and editing. The
course will include a quick review of the basics, but the focus will be on
advanced grammatical structures as they relate to improving student
writing.
ESL 234 INTERMEDIATE HIGH – 5 Units (formerl y ENGL 234)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 333, or ESL Placement Level
5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/162 lab total
This course reviews and expands the intermediate language skills
learned in the previous level. Students will develop the ability to
communicate in oral and written English beyond the familiar. They will
read authentic materials on everyday topics, identify the main ideas
and draw conclusions, and write routine correspondence and brief
compositions with increasing complexity.
ESL 236 ADVANCED – 5 Units (formerl y ENGL 236)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL 334, ESL 234 with a grade
of C or higher, or ESL Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/162 lab total
At this level, students develop the ability to understand and engage in
extended conversations and discussions and communicate with
increasing fluency and grammatical accuracy. This course stresses the
language skills necessary for further academic study. Students read
authentic materials beyond the familiar, develop academic vocabulary,
and write paragraphs and short compositions.
ESL 320 ORAL COMMUNICATION – 0 Units
Class Hours: 72 lab total
Designed for the upper beginning to upper intermediate student of
English as a Second Language. Major emphasis will be on refining
and expanding the listening and speaking skills, aural-oral coping
skills, and oral critical thinking and expression skills, which are
necessary to function in routing social interactions, entry-level jobs,
and/or further academic work.
ESL 331 BEGINNING LOW – 0 Units
Class Hours: 180 lab total
This is a course designed for the absolute beginner with zero
competency in English. Emphasis is on oral language skills and basic
vocabulary related to daily living.
ESL 332 BEGINNING HIGH – 0 Units
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 331
Class Hours: 180 lab total
This course builds on the basic language skills from ESL 331.
Language skills are expanded in communicative contexts. Emphasis
is placed on development of “social English.”
ESL 333 INTERMEDIATE LOW – 0 Units
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 332 or ESL Placement Level
4 or higher
Class Hours: 180 lab total
This course integrates intermediate language skills. Students at this
level build the communicative ability to function in practical areas of
daily life.
ESL 334 INTERMEDIATE HIGH – 0 Units
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 333 or ESL Placement Level
5 or higher
Class Hours: 180 lab total
This course reviews and expands the intermediate language skills
learned in the previous level. Students will develop the ability to
communicate in oral and written English beyond the familiar. They will
read authentic materials on everyday topics, identify the main ideas
and draw conclusions, and write routine correspondence and brief
compositions with increasing complexity.
ESL 336 ADVANCED – 0 Units
Advisory: Successful completion of ESL 334, a grade of C or higher in
ESL 234, or ESL Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 180 lab total
At this level, students develop the ability to understand and engage in
extended conversations and discussions and communicate with
increasing fluency and grammatical accuracy. This course stresses the
language skills necessary for further academic study. Students read
authentic materials beyond the familiar, develop academic vocabulary,
and write paragraphs and short compositions.
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ESL 378 AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP – 0 Units
Advisory: ESL 234 with a grade of C or higher or ESL Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lab total
This is a course designed to prepare prospective citizens for
citizenship. Class activities will focus on U.S. history, government,
basic geography and American culture and customs as it relates to the
knowledge required to become an American citizen. While improving
their English language skills, students will learn how to complete
naturalization forms and prepare for the written and oral test for
citizenship.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
See AG, AGMA, AGNR, AGPS and CONS for course listings
FAMILY STUDIES AND SERVICES (FSS)
FSS 10 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is an introduction to the Human Services field of study. It
provides information to students who are interested in careers in the
fields of welfare, mental health, adult/child protective services,
vocational rehabilitation, social services, employment and training,
education, child care services, job development and others. Historical
and theoretical perspectives of human services will be covered. The
significance of social policy and prevention will be stressed throughout
the course. Workplace attitudes, values, ethics and professionalism
will also be covered.
FSS 12 STANDARDS AND PRACTICES IN HUMAN SERVICES –
3 Units
Advisory: FSS 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course explores the theoretical perspectives and professional
standards involved in Human Services – with particular emphasis on
Social Work Practices. Students will be introduced to the practices of
engagement, assessment, intervention, documentation and conflict
resolution while consistently integrating these with the systems
framework and strengths perspective. Professional and personal
ethics will be stressed throughout the course. Multicultural
competence and policy development will also be covered.
FSS 14 INTRODUCTION TO CASE MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course introduces the student to the role and importance of the
case manager within the field of Human Services/Social Work. The
philosophical differences of various models will be explored along with
the pragmatic skills and practices that combine for effective case
management: engagement, interviewing, assessment, identification of
goals and resources, monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes.
Emphasis will be placed on professional standards and practices of
conduct as well as documentation and record-keeping skills that align
with legal mandates
FSS 16 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY – 3 Units (formerl y HEOC 16)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introductory course to marriage and family. Topics studied include
dating, courtship, marriage, family life, dual career marriages, divorce,
single parenting, domestic violence and other contemporary issues.
FSS 18 ADULTHOOD AND AGING – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A study of the developmental changes that occur during early, middle
and late adulthood, as well as the continuities that exist within
individuals throughout this time span. The physical, cognitive and
psychosocial domains will be explored with a particular emphasis upon
patterns that lead to successful aging within the societal context.
FSS 25 NUTRITION – 3 Units (formerl y HOEC 25)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A study of the science of food, the nutrients and other substances
therein, their actions, interactions and balance in relation to health and
disease. The class emphasizes the positive contributions of nutrition
to life and health. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
FSS 26 NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN – 3 Units
(formerl y HOEC 26)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course emphasizing the basic principles of nutrition as they apply to
different age groups throughout the life cycle. The special concerns
and nutritional needs of pregnancy and lactation, infancy and the
preschool years, childhood and adolescence, adulthood and aging will
be addressed. The course will also emphasize meal planning for the
various stages of life utilizing current dietary recommendations and the
most current revisions of nutrition labels.
FSS 27 NUTRITION AND DISEASE – 2 Units
Prerequisite: FSS 25 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Upon successful completion of the course (a grade of B or
better), licensed nurses will receive 30 CE hours under BRN Provider
#396.
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
A comprehensive therapeutic study of the relationship between a
patient, their diet and optimum health. Physiological conditions that
necessitate dietary modifications in the clinical setting will be stressed.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
FSS 46 PERSONAL FINANCE – 3 Units (formerl y HOEC 46)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Designed to provide students with the information and decision-making
tools needed for planning and implementing a successful lifelong
financial plan. Topics will include budgeting, debt management,
savings and other investment vehicles, taxes, insurance, and
retirement planning.
FSS 60 LIFE MANAGEMENT – 3 Units (formerl y HOEC 60)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course provides students with skills for understanding and using
both internal and external resources to function effectively in our
present and future society. The effects of cultural forces and future
trends will be covered in reference to individual and family values,
standards, and goals. Students will be required to analyze and
integrate established principles with self-understanding in both
decision-making and creating lifetime goals for themselves. Strategies
in time management, energy management, stress management and
conflict management will also be covered.
FSS 94 FAMILY STUDIES AND SERVICES WORKSITE
LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
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FIRE TECHNOLOGY (FIRS)
FIRS 70 FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency
services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields;
culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis;
organization and function of public and private fire protection services;
fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations
affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire
protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to
fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life
safety initiatives. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
FIRS 71 FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course of study presents theory and fundamentals of how and
why fires start, spread, and are controlled; an in-depth study of fire
chemistry and physics; fire characteristics of materials; extinguishing
agents; and fire control techniques. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
FIRS 72 FIRE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
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 relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection
systems, fire investigation and fire safety education. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
FIRS 73 WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
Review of fire behavior, equipment, and apparatus; cover basic
wildland firefighting tactics and strategy, methods of attack, and pre-
planning fire problems. Course meets or exceeds the minimum
requirements for entry-level firefighter positions in the California
Department of Forestry (CDF) and the United States Forest Service
(USFS). Note: To be considered for seasonal Firefighter positions by
CDF, you must also hold additional certificates. Students should
contact CALFIRE for additional information.
FIRS 74 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of
fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems,
special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire
protection and portable fire extinguishers. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
FIRS 79 FUNDAMENTALS OF PERSONAL FIRE SAFETY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will introduce the student to fundamental issues relating to
firefighting safety and survival. Students will evaluate case studies in
which firefighters have been killed or injured. In addition, each student
will be required to give an oral presentation based on an analysis of a
“near miss” fatal fire/rescue scenario. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
FIRS 85 FIRE COMMAND IA – 2 Units (formerl y FIRS 85A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire
command and fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment,
and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Note: While anyone may
enroll in this course for general knowledge, skill development or
degree requirement satisfaction, students pursuing California State
Fire Marshal’s Office Certification or department specific promotional
requirements should always check both of those organizations for
current sequencing standards, prerequisites and “time limitations”
related to certification or promotion. As of fall 2014 the CSFMO is
requiring all Fire Officer Certification track candidates to have
completed a CSFMO approved I-200 course and a CSFMO Prevention
1 course OR Fire Prevention 1A AND Fire Prevention 1B course, prior
to enrollment in this class. These conditions and requirements have
been changing rapidly as the CSFMO completes a major
reorganization of the state’s fire training system. CSFMO certificates
may only be issued to students who have completed all course
requirements, including occupational experience or course
prerequisites.
FIRS 86 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION –
3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is the study of the components of building construction that
relate to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of
structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings,
preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires. The development
and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to
past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
FIRS 87 FIRE COMMAND IB – 2 Units (formerl y FIRS 85B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
This course covers company and multi-company fire command issues
including wildland fires, hazardous materials incidents, and major
medical incidents.
FIRS 94 FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
FIRS 100 BASIC FIRE COMPANY OPERATIONS – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
To provide the student with firsthand knowledge of actual fire
conditions. Student will learn terminology used in the field, and how to
work in the chain of command under emergency conditions, company
procedures, shift routine, and engine company evolutions. Note: This
course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons
who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition
of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 101 FIRE TECHNOLOGY CAREER PLACEMENT – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Designed to assist the student in the final semester of vocational
program to learn interview techniques, to develop an employment
portfolio, and to interview with several potential employers with the
express purpose of assisting the student to obtain the best
employment upon graduation.
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FIRS 102 APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
This course will cover hazardous building materials/construction
methods, rescue strategies, ventilation techniques, pre-plan methods,
cautions regarding lab fires and instructional techniques for new
personnel. Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for
credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training
requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 104 FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY – 21 Units
Class Hours: 235 lecture/450 lab total
Prerequisite: FAID 175 or FAID 132 with a grade of B or higher and
FAID 133 with a grade of B of higher
Notes:
1). The California State Fire Marshal’s Office requires that all
Firefighter I summative tests be completed with a minimum score of
80% (a grade of B or higher). Any student who does not meet this
standard will have failed FIRS 104 and will not receive credit for the
course, nor will the student receive individual unit or course completion
certificates.
2). Any student enrolling in FIRS 104 must have completed the
prerequisites of FAID 132 and FAID 133 at Shasta College (or their
equivalents at another institution), or FAID 175 (or the equivalent at
another institution). Students who attempt to satisfy these
prerequisites with courses from another institution must provide
transcripts that verify a minimum grade of B (80%) has been met.
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry
level professional fire fighter to perform his/her duties safely,
effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2013
edition of NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications, the 2012 edition of NFPA 1051 Standard for Wildland
Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and the 2008 edition of
NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous
Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents. The seven
overarching themes of the California State Fire Fighter I curriculum
are: general knowledge germane to the profession, fire
department communications, fireground operations, rescue operations,
preparedness and maintenance, wildland suppression
activities, and hazardous materials/WMD. This academy is an
Accredited Regional Training Program approved by the California
State Board of Fire Services. Final certification as a Firefighter 1 is
verified by the State Fire Marshal’s Office after the student
completes the Academy, works as a volunteer Firefighter for one year
or a full-time paid Firefighter for six months. Students
successfully completing this course will receive numerous stand alone
certificates in structure and wildland fire suppression; Auto
Extrication, Confined Space Awareness, Hazardous Materials
Operations; and others. Note: Based on scheduling and instructor
availability issues, this course may meet four or five days a week with
occasional night classes, and additional weekend days may
be required. Preset/scheduled dates and times may be shifted as
needed to accommodate facility usage, equipment demands,
weather, skills development needs and instructor availability. When
dates and times are shifted, the total amount of required class
time will not differ from those hours as listed on the first class handout.
FIRS 105 DRIVER/OPERATOR 1A: EMERGENCY VEHICLE
OPERATIONS – 1.5 Units
Note: Student must provide a fire engine for the driving portions of the
course. Student must possess a valid Class B CA Driver’s License.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
Designed to provide the student with information on driver techniques
for emergency vehicles and techniques of basic inspection and
maintenance for emergency vehicles, including actual driving exercises
under simulated emergency conditions.
FIRS 106 DRIVER/OPERATOR 1B: PUMP OPERATIONS –
1.5 Units
Note: Student must provide a fire engine for the driving portion of the
course. Student must possess a valid Class B CA Driver’s License.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
Course provides the student with the information, theory, methods and
techniques for operating fire service pumps, including: types of pumps,
engine and pump gauges maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions,
pressure relief devices, cooling systems, water supplies, drafting field
hydraulics, and pumping operations.
FIRS 108 FIREFIGHTER II – 4 Units
Notes:
1. Students will have to provide their own safety equipment, which
meets NFPA standards. Equipment will include: helmet, gloves,
structural firefighting coat and pants, boots, eye protection, etc.
2. To receive a California State Fire Marshal’s Certification, students
must have completed FIRS 104 prior to enrollment in FIRS 108.
Class Hours: 50 lecture/70 lab total
This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry
level professional fire fighter to perform his/her duties safely,
effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2013
edition of the NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications. The five overarching themes of the California State Fire
Fighter II curriculum are: general knowledge germane to the
profession, fire department communications, fireground operations,
rescue operations, and prevention, preparedness, and maintenance.
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 113 FIRE CREW SUPERVISOR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
The course is designed to complement existing fire crew captain
training by presenting techniques for supervision of inmates, wards,
and residents; conducting investigations; effective report writing; and
understanding the legal rights of inmates, wards, and residents. The
practical application of these supervision skills will be emphasized
using simulated training experiences. Note: This course may be
repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are legally
mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of continued
paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 116 ENGINE ACADEMY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must have completed the following course prior to
enrollment in FIRS 116 in order to receive a USDA certification; Crew
Boss S-230 114, U.S. Forest Operator’s Permit for Engine Operator F-5
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A course designed to provide classroom training, field familiarization,
and drills of all water-use and related equipment used in wildland fire
suppression. The student will obtain information, practical experience
and a working knowledge of all water-use and related equipment used
in wildland fire suppression, fire safety suppression tactics, engine
company operations standards. A USDA certificate of training will be
issued upon successful completion of this course.
FIRS 118 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING –
1.5 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
This course meets requirements in the natural resources and fire
science programs. A review of fire chemistry, equipment, and
manpower, basic firefighting strategy, methods of attack, pre-planning
fire problems, and fire line safety are included in the course. A.U.S.
Forest Service USDA Certificate of Training (Basic Firefighter's
Training) may be issued after satisfactory completion of this course.
Approximately 50 percent of labs will be in the field.
FIRS 120 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ICS-200 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Designed to introduce firefighters to the Incident Command System.
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Emphasis will be on system design principles, components of the
system, positional responsibilities, and the common responsibilities of
personnel assigned to the organization. (This course is a prerequisite
to further positional training under the Incident Command System.)
FIRS 131 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN IA – 2.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture total
An intense introduction to the nature and behavior of inorganic and
organic chemicals. This course examines the physical and chemical
properties of matter, its atomic structure, salts and non-salts,
hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives, the forms of energy,
flammable and combustible liquids, cryogenics, and the combustion
process. Various laws of chemistry are discussed as they apply to
organic compounds, flammable liquids and gases and other types of
hazardous materials. Module 1 of 4 of the Haz-Mat Technician
certification series. Note: To receive a Calif. State Fire Marshal’s Office
(CSFMO) Certification or a Calif. Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)
Certification, the student is strongly encouraged to take these courses in
the following sequence: Hazmat Operations followed by FIRS 131, 132,
133, and 134 in that order. Students who want to receive CSFM or CSTI
Certification will be required to take a supplemental certification test and
pay a certification fee to the CSFMO or CSTI.
FIRS 132 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN 1B – 2.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture total
An application of the information covered in FIRS 131 Hazardous
Materials Technician IA, including the chemistry and hazards of
various materials, chemical incompatibilities, and the products of
combustion. Provides the technical foundation for specific operational
strategies, field monitoring and detection devices with an emphasis
placed on the safety associated with working around chemicals.
Module 2 of 4 Haz-Mat Technician certification series. CSTI
certification fees and materials fees will be charged. Note: To receive a
California State Fire Marshal’s Office (CSFMO) Certification or a
California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Certification the student
is strongly encouraged to take these courses in the following
sequence: Hazmat Operations followed by FIRS 131, 132, 133, and
134 in that order. Students who want to receive CSFMO or CSTI
Certification will be required to take a supplemental certification test
and pay a certification fee to the CSFMO or CSTI.
FIRS 133 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN 1C – 2.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture total
A study of the legal, organizational, technical, and practical aspects of
response to hazardous materials emergencies including the laws and
regulations related to hazardous materials, the use of the Incident
Command System, and protective actions, clothing, and equipment.
Examines the Hazardous Materials Group I depth and the positions are
exercised in a practical evaluation scenario. Module 3 of 4 of Haz-Mat
Technician certification series. CSTI certification fees and materials
fees will be charged. Course meets CSFM certification requirements
and is graded Credit/No Credit. Note: To receive a California State
Fire Marshal’s Office (CSFMO) Certification or a California Specialized
Training Institute (CSTI) Certification the student is strongly
encouraged to take these courses in the following sequence: Hazmat
Operations followed by FIRS 131, 132, 133, and 134 in that order.
Students who want to receive CSFMO or CSTI Certification will be
required to take a supplemental certification test and pay a certification
fee to the CSFMO or CSTI.
FIRS 134 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN 1D – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
Hands-on training in tactical field operations with various tools and
specialized equipment involving the collection of evidence, containment
methods, and techniques. Methods for identifying hazardous materials
transported by rail car and highway motor vehicles are examined as
well as clandestine drug labs, pipelines, and fixed facilities. Module 4 of
4 of Haz-Mat Technician certification series. Note: To receive a
California State Fire Marshal’s Office (CSFMO) Certification or a
California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Certification the student
is strongly encouraged to take these courses in the following sequence:
Hazmat Operations followed by FIRS 131, 132, 133, and 134 in that
order. Students who want to receive CSFMO or CSTI Certification will
be required to take a supplemental certification test and pay a
certification fee to the CSFMO or CSTI.
FIRS 135 INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM: FOR
EXPANDING INCIDENTS, I 300 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
A course of study describing the responsibilities of the organizational
elements within each section of the ICS, staffing considerations, and
reporting relationships. Note: While any student can take this course,
for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student
must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field
trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Div. or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.www.nifc.gov).
FIRS 136 ADVANCED INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM I-400 –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
A course of study that presents Incident Command System
relationships and duties of Command Staff members, Agency
Representatives, and activation of the Command and General Staff
positions. Note: While any student can take this course, for National
Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a
complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the U.S. Forest Service
NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes frequently.
Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-I
standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion
certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Tech.
Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site
(www.nifc.gov).
FIRS 145 LOW ANGLE RESCUE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 27 lab total
A course designed to train firefighters and emergency medical
personnel in low angle rescue techniques. Students will learn about
equipment, identification, and care. Note: Students will have to provide
their own safety equipment which meets NFPA standards. Equipment
will include helmet, gloves, structural firefighting coat and pants, boots,
eye protection, etc.
FIRS 146 STANDARD FOR SURVIVAL – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course examines significant areas of firefighter fatalities and
injuries associated with emergency and non-emergency situations.
The course addresses causes of fatalities and injuries, and methods to
implement recommended solutions. This course may be repeated any
number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to
meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or
volunteer employment.
FIRS 147 CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS AND RESCUE –
.5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This introductory level training will familiarize public safety personnel
with codes and laws impacting confined space rescues, define terms,
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identify hazards, and prepare them for operational level training. This
course may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons
who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition
of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 148 RESCUE SYSTEMS I – 1.5 Units
Note: Students are required to provide personal safety equipment at a
significant cost to the student. This course may be repeated any
number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to
meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or
volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
A course designed to train firefighters, in paid or volunteer fire
departments and emergency medical personnel, in vertical rescue
techniques. Students will learn about equipment, identification, and
care, applying techniques, belaying and raising and lowering the
rescue basket, and safety. This course is designed to train students for
vertical or high angle or rope rescue situations. Students may be
required to train at heights of up to 200' above ground.
FIRS 149 AUTO EXTRICATION – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab total
To introduce principles of Auto extrication; use of basic hand tools,
rescue tools, pulling and spreading operations, patient handling, and
vehicle stabilization. Actual practice and application of the methods
are taught in class. Students who are legally mandated to repeat this
curriculum should contact the Division for additional information.
FIRS 151 FIRE CONTROL 1: BASIC FIRE CHEM– 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course is a basic overview of the fire chemistry and fire behavior
designed for the beginning or volunteer firefighter. Includes classes of
fire, fundamentals of heat transfer, fire characteristics of materials,
products of combustion, hazardous and explosive materials,
extinguishing agents, size up, and exposure protection. This course
may be repeated any number of times for credit by persons who are
legally mandated to meet training requirements as a condition of
continued paid or volunteer employment.
FIRS 152 FIRE CONTROL 2: BASIC OPERATIONS- STRUCTURAL
– 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the student with information,
methods and techniques for operating basic fire fighting tools and
carrying out basic fire fighting evolutions. Areas covered include hose,
nozzles, and fittings; ground ladders; self contained breathing
apparatus; pump operations in theory; pump operations in the field;
and the use of fire extinguishers. This course may be repeated any
number of times for credit by persons who are legally mandated to
meet training requirements as a condition of continued paid or
volunteer employment.
FIRS 156 FIRE CONTROL 6: WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING
ESSENTIALS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course provides information, methods and techniques for wildland
firefighting strategy and structure triage, terminology, survival skills,
and operating safely in a wildland firefighting incident.
FIRS 158 PUMP OPERATIONS – 0.5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab
This course provides the student with the information and skills training
for operating fire service pumps. Topics include types of pumps,
engine and pump gauges, maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions,
pressure relief devices, cooling systems, water supply, drafting, and
field hydraulics. Each student will have the opportunity to increase his
or her pumping skills during simulated pumping conditions.
FIRS 177 FIRE PREVENTION 1 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of the
Company Officer certification track and Capstone Task Book process.
The student will also be equipped with knowledge and skills related to
the Company Officer’s role in fire prevention, the relationship between
life safety and building construction, the elements of a quality company
inspection program, and how to address complex hazards encountered
during an inspection.
FIRS 180 FIRE MANAGEMENT 1 – 2.5 Units
Class Hours: 45 lecture total
To provide fire service personnel with the basic understanding of
supervision and management concepts practices, and theories.
Designed for both in-service and pre-service personnel to develop
skills that can be used presently and in future career goals. Note:
While anyone may enroll in this course for general knowledge, skill
development or degree requirement satisfaction, students pursuing
California State Fire Marshal’s Office Certification or department
specific promotional requirements should always check both of those
organizations for current sequencing standards, prerequisites and
“time limitations” related to certification or promotion. These conditions
and requirements have been changing rapidly as the CSFMO
completes a major reorganization of the State’s fire training system,
CSFMO certificates may only be issued to students who have
completed all course requirements, including occupational experience
or course prerequisites.
FIRS 183 FIRE PREVENTION 1A, INTRODUCTION TO THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – 2 Units
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
This course is designed to instruct students in the areas of fire
prevention functions. Topics include: responsibilities, authority for
code enforcement, occupancy classifications, building preparation,
records management, exiting requirements, plan review, and fire safety
education. This course is one of a series for fire officer course work to
meet State of California Fire Officer and Fire Prevention Officer
certification.
FIRS 184 FIRE PREVENTION 1B, INSPECTION OF FIRE
PREVENTION SYSTEMS & SPECIAL HAZARDS –
2 Units
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
Designed to instruct students in the operation and inspection of
extinguishers, fixed system, sprinklers, standpipes and alarm systems.
Provide technical information on hazardous materials, flammable and
combustible liquids and compressed liquefied gasses. Course is one of
a series for fire officer course work to meet State of California Fire
Officer Certification.
FIRS 189 FIRE INVESTIGATION 1A - 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 40 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 112)
Note: While anyone may enroll in this course for general knowledge,
skill development or degree requirement satisfaction, students
pursuing California State Fire Marshal’s Office Certification or
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department specific promotional requirements should always check
both of those organizations for current sequencing standards,
prerequisites and “time limitations” related to certification or promotion
These conditions and requirements have been changing rapidly as the
CSFMO completes a major reorganization of the state’s fire training
system. CSFMO certificates may only be issued to students who have
completed all course requirements, including occupational experience
or course prerequisites.
This course of study presents theory and fundamentals of
fire/explosion investigation techniques. The course material includes
theory of legal search and seizure, burn pattern analysis, collection of
evidence, ignition sources, fire investigations of structures, vehicles
and wildland, report writing, and testifying in court as a fire cause and
origin expert. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
FIRS 191 FIRE INVESTIGATION 1B – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture/9 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 117)
This course concentrates on fire evidence identification, preservation and
collection including blood stains, paint and fiber evidence, volatile
flammables, soil and gunshot residue, fingerprint/shoe print and the track
impressions, etc. In addition, this course covers interviewing, fire
information sources, and investigation of fatal fires. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
FIRS 193 TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1A (COGNITIVE) – 1.5 Units
(formerl y FIRS 182)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab, totaling 81 hours for this course)
This is the first of a three-course series. Topics include methods and
techniques for training in accordance with the latest concepts in career
education; selecting, adapting, organizing, and using instructional
materials appropriate for teaching cognitive lessons; criteria and
methods to evaluate teaching and learning efficiency; and an
opportunity to apply major principles of learning through teaching
demonstrations. Two (2) student instructor teaching demonstrations
are required of all. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in
a distance education format.
FIRS 194 TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1B (PSYCHOMOTOR) –
1.5 Units (formerl y FIRS 181)
Prerequisite: FIRS 193 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab, totaling 81 hours for this course)
This is the second of a three-course series. Topics include methods
and techniques for training in accordance with the latest concepts in
career education; selecting, adapting, organizing, and using
instructional materials appropriate for teaching psychomotor lessons;
criteria and methods to evaluate teaching and learning efficiency; and
an opportunity to apply major principles of learning through teaching
demonstrations. Two (2) student instructor teaching demonstrations
are required of all. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in
a distance education format.
FIRS 195 TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 1C (INSTRUCTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES) – 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: FIRS 193 and FIRS 194 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54 for the lecture portion of the class
and an additional 27 hours of lab, totaling 81 hours for this course)
This is the third of a three-course series. Topics include methods and
techniques for developing lesson plans, ancillary components, and
tests in accordance with the latest concepts in career education. The
course offers the opportunity to develop, receive feedback, and finalize
instructional materials and deliver a teaching demonstration. Two (2)
student instructor teaching demonstrations are required of all. The
lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education
format.
FIRS 360 LIVE FIRE TRAINING, BASIC STRUCTURAL
OPERATIONS – 0 Units
Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab total
This course provides the student with hands-on firefighting experience
in fire behavior, ventilation, overhaul, interior and exterior fire attack
operations.
FIRS 361 ROPE RIGGING FOR RESCUE – 0 Units
Class Hours: 9 lecture/9 lab total
This course provides the student with hands-on rescue experience in
utilizing ropes and related rope rescue equipment. Topics will include:
incident and scene assessment, ropes and hardware, knots, rappelling
techniques and mechanical advantage systems.
FIRS 362 BASIC FIRE BEHAVIOR AND CHEMISTRY – 0 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course provides the student with the concepts of the fire triangle and
tetrahedron, fire chemistry, fire behavior, products of combustion, types of
extinguishing agents, hazardous materials properties and effects, and
oxidizing agents.
FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND
FIRE TECHNOLOGY LOGISTICS (FTWL)
FTWL 101 WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course of study is to provide the information necessary to
understand wildland fire behavior. The course includes influences that
affect basic wildland fire behavior, the seven wildland fire environment
factors which must be continuously monitored in making wildland fire
behavior predictions, and providing the tools to make spot fire behavior
predictions.
FTWL 102 WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course of study places emphasis on avoiding situations and
conditions which have resulted in fire shelter deployments, serious
injuries and fatalities for wildland firefighters.
FTWL 103 WILDLAND FIRE OPERATIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course of study presents the command structure and operational
processes for ground and air operations in the control of wildland fires.
FTWL 110 DISPLAY PROCESS S-245 – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
A course of study that presents information to enable the student to be
able to function as a Display Processor on a wildland fire incident. The
course includes how to determine logistical needs, including work
materials and work area, how to identify sources of information and
collect data, and to identify and be able to create required maps,
overlays and displays. Note: While any student can take this course,
for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student
must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field
trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
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FTWL 118 INCIDENT COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN S-258 –
2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course of study presents information necessary for the student to
be able to function as a Communications Unit Leader on a wildland fire
incident. This course includes clear text radio transmissions,
interrelationships between ICS functions and the Communications Unit
Leader, organize and staff the Communications Unit, and develop an
effective communications plan based on the needs for each
operational period and complete the necessary paperwork and forms.
NOTE: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-
1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall
ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this
course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy
of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWL 132 SUPPLY UNIT LEADER S-356 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student
to be able to function as a Supply Unit Leader on a wildland fire
incident. This course includes description of the activities of the
Supply Unit, what is needed to set up and staff Supply Unit,
organization of and staffing of Supply Unit, and demobilization. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-
1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall
ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this
course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy
of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWL 134 COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER S-358 – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student
to be able to function as a Communications Unit Leader on a wildland
fire incident. The course includes how to assess communications
capabilities/limitation during preparation of the incident action plan,
preparation and implementation of the incident radio communications
plan, and supervise communications unit activities. Note: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY
OPERATIONS (FTWO)
FTWO 110 BASIC WILDLAND FIRE ORIENTATION S-110 – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study provides information that is essential for a non-
operations individual assigned to a wildland fire incident to have a
successful first assignment. Note: While any student can take this
course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 111 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING S-130 – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course of study is designed to train new firefighters in basic
firefighting skills, and the knowledge necessary to effectively handle
wildland firefighting situations. Note: While any student can take this
course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 112 ADVANCED FIREFIGHTER TRAINING S-131 – .5 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study provides advanced wildland firefighting training
and education for those who wish to become qualified in the first level
supervision position of Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss. Note: While
any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating
Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior
training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the U.S. Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 113 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR
S-190 – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study provides an introduction to wildland fire behavior
issues that are important to wildland fire spread and safety to
firefighters involved in suppression. Note: While any student can take
this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 114 INITIAL ATTACK INCIDENT COMMANDER TYPE 4
(ICT4) S-200 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study is designed to provide the initial attack
commander of small non-complex wildland fires with the ability to
safely suppress the fire within the guidelines of the Incident Command
System, and agency guidelines. Note: While any student can take this
course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
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States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 115 SUPERVISORY CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES S-201
– 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course of study is for the experienced wildland firefighter to be
able to apply the principles of communication and supervision required
of a small unit leader (Single Resource Boss or Squad leader). Note:
While anyone may enroll in this course, students will find that the
content is more applicable when they have had two or three years of
work experience in a fire or non-fire vocational field.
FTWO 117 PORTABLE PUMPS AND WATER USE S-211 –
1.5 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study is for firefighters needing formal training in order
to gain competency in the use of portable pumps and water in wildland
firefighting. Note: While any student can take this course, for National
Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a
complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 118 WILDFIRE POWERSAWS S-212 – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 16 lecture/12 lab total
Wildfire Power saws is a required course for those planning to operate,
or directly supervise, the operation of chain saws on wildfires. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 121 CREW BOSS S-230 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study is to identify the hazards and risks on wildland
fires and teach the tactics which are appropriate for the crew boss
during the various wildland fire situations. The course also identifies
crew boss responsibilities prior to and during mobilization, on the
incident and during demobilization. Note: While any student can take
this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 122 ENGINE BOSS S-231 – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study is to prepare advanced firefighters/squad bosses
with the ability to understand the function as an engine boss in the
control of wildland fires. This course presents the issues of tactics and
safety in the control of wildland fires, and identifies the mobilization and
demobilization procedures of an engine crew on a wildland fire incident.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they
desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-
I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 125 IGNITION OPERATIONS S-234 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/8 lab total
This course of study presents the application of safety considerations
involved in a firing operation. It also provides the student with the
necessary information to operate, maintain and use firing devices, and
to use backfire as an indirect attack method against a rapidly
spreading wildfire. The student will also learn the proper application of
fire suppression firing methods and practices. Note: While any student
can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards).
This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they
meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire
to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can
be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency
Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 128 FIELD OBSERVER S-244 – 1.5 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 Lab total
A course of study providing the student with the necessary skills to
function as a Field Observer on a wildland fire incident. This course
presents an understanding of the various types of maps used in
wildland fire control, map scale and use in determining location of
wildland fire, topographic maps and how to use them, and be able to
perform calculations to determine the size of fire on a map. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 129 INTERAGENCY INCIDENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
S-260 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course of study is designed to teach the basic concepts of fiscal
management of wildland fire incidents. It includes correct and fiscally
sound personnel and equipment procurement, time recording, and
proper documentation. Note: While any student can take this course,
for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student
must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field
trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
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NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 130 BASIC AIR OPERATIONS S-270 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation
management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft,
tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter
take-off and landing areas. Note: The regulations, procedures and
policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal
agency and ICS operations. State, county, or other political
subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency having
jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures and policies. Note:
While any student can take this course, the student must meet a
complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees'
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-1 standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (NIFC.gov)
FTWO 132 INTERMEDIATE WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR S-290 –
2 Units
Prerequisite: FTWO 113 with a grade of C or higher
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This is a classroom-based skills course designed to prepare the
prospective fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire
management operations. It is the second course in a series that
collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction knowledge and
skills. Fire environment differences are discussed as necessary and
should include local conditions affecting fire behavior. NOTE: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior
certification, field trainee assignments, previous education requirements
and current employees recommendations for certification (as stated in
the NWCG 310-1 standards). This document changes frequently.
Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1
standards for this course if they desire to receive a course completion
certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology
Division Office or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site
(www.nifc.gov). This course may be repeated any number of times for
credit by persons who are legally mandated to meet training
requirements as a condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FTWO 133 INCIDENT COMMANDER EXTENDED ATTACK S-300 –
1 Unit
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student
to be able to function as an Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT 3). The
course is presented in a lecture/discussion format and supplemented
with group exercise. The six instructional units cover: Information
Gathering; Planning; Supporting Organization; Operations;
Transitioning; and demobilization/Administrative Requirement. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-
1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall
ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this
course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy
of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 134 LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATONAL DEVELOPMENT –
3 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course of study is designed to provide the experienced wildland
firefighter with the communication and supervision skills necessary to
perform as a unit leader on a wildland fire incident. Note: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards).
This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they
meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire
to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can
be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency
Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 135 TASK FORCE/STRIKE TEAM LEADER S-330 –
1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
A course of study for experienced wildland firefighters single resource
or crew boss qualified to undertake the role of the Task Force/Strike
Team Leader in the control of wildland fires. This includes utilization of
increments of equipment in saving lives and property, and to develop
the skills necessary to supervise the various types of equipment in the
wildland fire control. Note: While any student can take this course, for
National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must
meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 136 FIRE SUPPRESSION TACTICS S-336 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
A course of study that presents the experienced wildland firefighter
with the tactics necessary for the safe utilization of resources to control
wildland fires. This course covers the review and comparison of
tactical assignments with incident objectives, analyzing capabilities of
the resources assigned and making work assignments for each
resource to accomplish the tactical objectives in an assigned area.
Note: While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 137 DIVISION/GROUP SUPERVISOR S-339 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 24 lecture total
A course of study for Initial Attack Incident Commanders, Task
Force/Strike Team Leaders to be able to function as a Division/Group
Supervisor on a wildland fire incident. The course defines and
differentiates between the division and group supervisor positions, and
teaches the difference between the two positions. The relationships of
Division/Group Supervisor is contrasted with Strike Team Leader, Task
Force Leader, and Initial Attack Incident Commander. Note: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
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(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards).
This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they
meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire
to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can
be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency
Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 141 AIR SUPPORT GROUP SUPERVISOR J-375 –
1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
The Air Support Group Supervisor is primarily responsible for
supporting and managing logistical support for helibase and helispot
operations. This position identifies resources, supplies dispatched for
air support group, requests special air support teams from appropriate
sources through logistics section, determines need for assignment of
personnel and equipment at each helibase and helispot, and maintains
coordination with airbases supporting the incident. Note: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards).
This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they
meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire
to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can
be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency
Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 144 INTRODUCTION TO WILDLAND FIRE BEHAVIOR
CALCULATIONS S-390 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course of study teaches the concepts required in calculating
wildland fire behavior for safe and effective fire management
operations. It includes local and regional fire behavior issues that are
critical to wildland firefighting, comparison of the effects of daytime
solar radiation and nighttime heat losses from various sources,
descriptions of the effects of terrain, vegetation, clouds, and wind on
relative humidity, three types of inversions, and description of their
effects on wildland fire behavior. The relationship among general,
local (convective), 20-foot, and mid-flame winds is presented along
with a description of how topography affects fuels and their availability
for combustion. Note: While any student can take this course, for
National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must
meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 148 STANDARDS FOR SURVIVAL – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study presents the introductory information for wildland
firefighters on the safety aspects of how to fight fire aggressively but
provide for safety first. This course includes information on how to
initiate all action based on current and expected fire behavior, how to
recognize current weather conditions and obtain forecasts, obtain
current information on fire status, and to remain in communication with
crew members, your supervisor, and adjoining forces. Note: While
any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating
Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior
training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of
NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the
National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 150 COMMAND & GENERAL STAFF S-420 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course of study presents advanced training for those individuals
who will be assigned to the Command and General Staff positions on a
wildland fire incident. This course presents topics that will develop the
skills and knowledge that are necessary to perform on wildland Type 2
incidents in a command or general staff position, information required
to set up organizational elements necessary to mitigate a wildland fire
incident, how to request additional resources as needed, and
supervision issues related to coordination of staff activity. Note: While
any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating
Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior
training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG
310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 151 LOOK UP, LOOK DOWN, LOOK AROUND S-133 –
.5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study is a wildland fire behavior refresher for
experienced wildland firefighters. It presents the three principle
environmental elements affecting wildland fire behavior, three factors
of fuel that affect the start and spread of wildland fire, three factors of
weather that affect fuel moisture, how wind affects wildland fire spread,
four factors of topography that affect wildland fire behavior, and
descriptions of the dangerous conditions that can develop in a box
canyon and steep narrow canyons. Note: While any student can take
this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 155 INCIDENT TRAINING SPECIALIST S-445 – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
A course of study that presents the information needed to organize and
implement an incident training program. This course includes how to
analyze and prescribe training assignments to fulfill individual
development needs of trainees, and to properly document individual
trainee performance and the incident training program. Note: While
any student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating
Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior
training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG
310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWO 158 FACILITATIVE INSTRUCTOR M-410 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 40 lecture total
This training course is designed to help students become effective
facilitative instructors. The purpose of this course is to improve training
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delivery and quality by presenting instructional methods with an
emphasis on student-oriented adult training techniques. This course is
designed for students to meet NWCG instructor requirements. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildfire
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees' recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-
1 standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall
ensure that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this
course if they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy
of NWCG 310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Department or at
the National Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov). This course
may be offered in a distance learning format.
FTWO 160 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER
UPDATE – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course of study prepares the student to respond to a Hazardous
Materials incident in a safe and competent manner and be able to
function at an operational level. Note: While any student can take this
course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the
student must meet a complex set of prior training, prior certification,
field trainee assignments, previous education requirements and current
employees recommendations for certification (as stated in the United
States Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document
changes frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current
NWCG 310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a
course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in
the Fire Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center
Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FIRE TECHNOLOGY/WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY
PREVENTION (FTWP)
FTWP 109 PRESCRIBED FIRE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION RX-
341– 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the
skills/knowledge to prepare a prescribed fire plan for technical review
and approval in accordance with the Interagency Prescribed Fire
Planning and Implementation Procedures Reference Guide. Note:
While any student can take this course, for National Wildland
Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a complex set
of prior training, prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous
education requirements and current employees recommendations for
certification (as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-I
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-I standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG
310-I can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (www.nifc.gov).
FTWP 110 PRESCRIBED FIRE IMPLEMENTATION RX-301–
1.5Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Prescribed Fire Implementation RX-301 is designed to introduce
students to the tools and techniques used to perform the job of a
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (RXB). The course is based on the tasks in
the RXB position task book. It leads students through the duties and
responsibilities associated with the RXB position. NOTE: While any
student can take this course, for National Wildland Coordinating Group
Certification, the student must meet a complex set of prior training,
prior certification, field trainee assignments, previous education
requirements and current employees recommendations for certification
(as stated in the United States Forest Service NWCG 310-1
standards). This document changes frequently. Students shall ensure
that they meet the current NWCG 310-1 standards for this course if
they desire to receive a course completion certificate. A copy of NWCG
310-1 can be found in the Fire Technology Division or at the National
Interagency Fire Center Web Site (NIFC.gov).
FTWP 114 WILDFIRE ORIGIN AND CAUSE DETERMINATION
P-151 – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/27 lab total
This course of study presents the information necessary for the student
to be able to conduct a wildland fire investigation. This course includes
how to identify and collect equipment and supplies to conduct a wildfire
investigation, record information about the fire, determine the origin of
the fire, determine the cause of the fire, properly collect and preserve
evidence, interview witnesses and obtain suspect information, prepare
and write reports, and how to present testimony before a judge and/or
jury. Note: While any student can take this course, for National
Wildland Coordinating Group Certification, the student must meet a
complex set of prior training, prior certification, field trainee
assignments, previous education requirements and current employees
recommendations for certification (as stated in the United States
Forest Service NWCG 310-I standards). This document changes
frequently. Students shall ensure that they meet the current NWCG
310-I standards for this course if they desire to receive a course
completion certificate. A copy of NWCG 310-I can be found in the Fire
Technology Division or at the National Interagency Fire Center Web
Site (www.nifc.gov).
FIRST AID/CPR/EMT (FAID)
FAID 130 PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST AID (EMS) – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course meets Public Safety Training Standards covered by the
U.S. Department of Transportation and is recognized by the local EMS
Agency.
FAID 132 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR) – 2 Units
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course teaches techniques in emergency medical care for the
First Responder, which includes Automatic External Defibrillator
training. This course also meets Public Safety Training Standards
covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation curriculum and
approved by the local EMS agency. Note: Students must make
application through NorCal E.M.S. for certification.
FAID 133 CERTIFICATION CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
RESCUER – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Meets criteria for either the American Red Cross or American
Heart Association
Class Hours: 9 lecture total
This course will cover CPR and how to treat for foreign body obstruction
in adults, children, and infants. Designed for the professional rescuer.
Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to be
certified in CPR by the agency having jurisdiction.
FAID 175 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 1 BASIC –
5 Units
Prerequisite: FAID 133 with a grade of C or higher, Certification CPR
for the Professional Rescuer or any course equivalent to the 2005
American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation and Emergency Cardio Vascular Care at the Healthcare
Provider Level. Contact Fire Technology Program for information.
Notes:
1. Twenty-four hours of clinical experience at a hospital emergency
room or on an ambulance or an authorized rescue squad will be
required. Providers in the area have requirements for participation in
ambulance observation time. Requirements include proof of a
current TB skin test, Hepatitis B vaccination, or declination. A proof
of vaccination, past history of or titer for MMR. Proof of Tetanus
vaccination less than ten years old and either a past history of or a
titer for Varicella (Chicken Pox). Check with the instructor for details.
2. State certification as an EMT requires that the student is at least 18
years old, has a current “Healthcare provider” CPR card or “CPR for
the Professional Rescuer” card, passes a recognized EMT course,
has not been convicted of specific crimes, and completes the
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statewide written and skills examination. (As of 1/1/2006 the state
has adopted the National Registry EMT exam as its statewide exam.
Upon successful completion of the statewide exam, the student
must submit an application to the Local EMS Agency for
certification, which is valid statewide).
3. This class meets for additional time “outside” of the scheduled weekly
meeting time. This may include Saturdays, Sundays or night shifts.
4. State regulations require the EMT students possess CPR training
equivalent to the 2010 American Heart Association’s Guidelines for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular
Care at the Healthcare Provider level as a prerequisite for admission
to an EMT-1 basic course.
5. Students are required to purchase nitrate gloves, 1-way pocket mask
valve and a Shasta College EMT Program student photo ID card.
6. Students must submit proof of a drug screening and a background
check through a Shasta College approved vendor prior to going into
clinical facilities. Shasta college personnel must review and approve
test results prior to students participating in clinical observations.
Class Hours: 58 lecture/109 lab
An intensive course to assist the student with developing skill in
recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries, and proper procedures
in emergency care. Upon successful completion of the course, the
student must make application through Northern California Emergency
Medical Services, Inc., for certification.
FAID 178 EMT 1 BASIC RECERTIFICATION– 1 Unit
(formerl y FAID 178AD)
Class Hours: 18 lecture/14 lab total
A comprehensive review of signs and symptoms of illness and
traumatic injuries. Skills necessary to provide immediate temporary
care of such victims are also reviewed. Course is approved by
Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc. and Sierra-
Sacramento Valley EMSA for the purpose of EMT recertification. Upon
successful completion of the course, the student may make application
through Northern California Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (Trinity
County only), and Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMSA (Shasta & Tehama
Counties only) for recertification. Note: This course may also be
taken to satisfy the requirements for recertification as a first responder.
Note: This course may be repeated any number of times for credit by
persons who are legally mandated to meet training requirements as a
condition of continued paid or volunteer employment.
FRENCH (FREN)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
FREN 1 ELEMENTARY FRENCH – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This introductory course is designed to give the student intense
practice in speaking and listening to French, and reading and writing in
French, with additional emphasis on grammar and pronunciation. The
class will focus on communication relating to daily life and routine
activities, such as people and places, family life, weather, leisure-time
activities, and the foods we eat. Also, students are introduced to the
culture of French-speaking people.
FREN 2 ELEMENTARY FRENCH – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: FREN 1 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
In this continuation of Elementary French, there is continued emphasis
on listening to oral French and on speaking the language, along with
writing and reading French. Students expand their language skills and
vocabulary, improving their ability to ask and answer questions, to
discuss daily life, events in the past or present, travel, leisure-time
activities and shopping. Students will read short texts about French
history and culture, as well as watch videos about French-speaking
countries.
FREN 3 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: FREN 2 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign
Language Placement Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A thorough review of basic communication skills (speaking, listening,
reading, and writing) and formal study of the patterns of French.
Students continue to strengthen their speaking skills as they work
toward mastery of the language. The course includes reading
expository writing along with pieces of French literature.
FREN 4 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: FREN 3 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The fourth semester of the language emphasizes conversation,
contemporary literature, French culture and composition. Reading
selections include poetry, theatre, and journalistic expressions.
GEOGRAPHY AND GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES
(GEOG)
GEOG 1A PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY– 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course explores Earth’s physical systems, their dynamic
processes, and surface expressions. Topics include weather, climate,
hydrology, tectonics, geomorphology, and the biosphere. Attention is
given to spatial patterns and impacts of human activities.
GEOG 1AL PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LAB – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: GEOG 1A
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course explores Earth’s physical systems, through lab and field
activities. Scientific method of inquiry is employed to the interpretation
of climate, landforms, water, and living communities. Scientific data will
be collected, displayed, and interpreted, for a range of Earth processes
and formations. Students will use map products to make observations,
take geographic measurements, and interpret phenomena, Students
will also interpret physical phenomena, such as temperature, pressure,
and humidity as they relate to geographic location.
GEOG 1B CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course examines the relationships among world cultures in order
to investigate population, religion, language, and other societal
characteristics. It also analyzes spatial differences among cultures
including housing types, family usage of space within the house, and
city planning. The role that physical geography plays in determining
cultural attitudes and the influence that cultural geography has on the
natural ecology are also discussed. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
GEOG 2A FIELD GEOGRAPHY (PHYSICAL) – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field excursions will vary throughout California, Southern
Oregon and Western Nevada over a three-day weekend or over a
series of three Saturdays.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Field observation of physical processes and formations are essential to
the study of geography. Landforms, water resources, erosion hazards,
soil conditions, and vegetation patterns are among the topics that
illustrate the interactions between humans and the environment. Each
course offering will emphasize a particular topic in physical geography,
with unique field sites selected to demonstrate the topics in question.
Students will be exposed to a range of field techniques including
sampling and the use of various types of measurement equipment.
Field excursions will vary throughout California, Southern Oregon and
Western Nevada over a three-day weekend or over a series of three
Saturdays. Students will also attend three 3-hour lecture sessions.
Additional field trip fees for lodging, entrance fees and related items
will be specified in the course schedule.
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GEOG 2B FIELD GEOGRAPHY (CULTURAL) – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field excursions will vary throughout California, Southern
Oregon and Western Nevada over a three-day weekend or over a
series of three Saturdays.
Class Hours: 9 Lecture/27 Lab total
Field observation and analysis of human landscapes is essential to the
student cultural geography. Topics including land-use patterns,
economic and transportation systems, wealth disparities, cultural
practices and historical legacies will be explored in the field. Each
course offering will emphasize a particular topic in cultural geography,
with unique field sites selected to demonstrate the topic in question.
Students will be exposed to field techniques including note taking,
interviews, field mapping, and document research. Field excursions
will vary throughout California, Southern Oregon and Western Nevada
over a three-day weekend or over a series of three Saturdays.
Students will also attend three 3-hour lecture sessions. Additional trip
fees for lodging, entrance fees and related items will be specified in the
course schedule.
GEOG 5 DIGITAL PLANET: GIS AND SOCIETY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will explore the technologies and the societal implications
of our digital planet. Specific attention is given to geospatial
technologies which provide locational services, imagery, mapping and
other capabilities. In addition to use in industry, government, and non-
profit sectors, these technologies are also common on mobile devices
and in Internet applications. Investigation of issues related to society,
population, and geo-politics will be undertaken using a variety of
Internet-based technologies that are ideally suited to analyzing
sociological data and geographic patterns. This course will also
consider issues of geographic perception, social justice, equity,
privacy, and representational accuracy of our digital planet. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 7 CALIFORNIA GEOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an introduction to California's diversified
geography including climate, landforms, natural vegetation, and
mineral and water resources. The cultural landscapes of ethnic
diversity, our Native American past, urban and agricultural regions and
the economic challenges of the future are also examined. California
Geography examines these topics, their spatial distributions and their
impact on the environment. Class includes a Saturday field trip;
Internet offering includes a virtual field trip. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
GEOG 8 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will introduce students to the world’s major geographic
regions. This course will increase student awareness of geographic
concepts by examining the physical, cultural, economic and political
characteristics of the major realms of the world through the unifying
concept of the geographic region. This course will illustrate the
importance of the world’s geographic regions and how they interrelate.
The location of important geographic features such as mountain
ranges, rivers, countries, and major cities will be an important part of
the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 9 MAP AND GEOSPATIAL PRINCIPLES – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to maps, imagery, and geospatial
technologies. Students will learn geographic techniques for data
collection, interpretation, and presentation. Map principles along with
types of maps and their applications are covered. Methodologies
include map reading, use of imagery, geographic information systems
(GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and map creation. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 10 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS – 3 Units (formerl y GIS 10, NR 84)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Corequisite: GEOG 9, or previous completion of GEOG 9 with a grade
of C or higher
Advisory: CIS 1 with a grade of C or higher or demonstrated computer
literacy.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers the theory and practice of geographic information
systems (GIS). Students learn essential GIS procedures for data
viewing, acquisition, manipulation, geographic referencing, and map
creation. GIS data types, properties, database operations and
applications are covered. Basic methods of GIS analysis are also
included. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 12 GIS DATA DESIGN AND CAPTURE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers design and implementation of geographic
databases for GIS data capture and management. Included are
essential concepts and practices of relational database management
systems, with specific application to GIS. Data is captured using GPS
and mobile GIS methods. GIS digitizing and editing are also covered.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 13 GIS SPATIAL ANALYSIS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers GIS for investigating geographic patterns,
relationships and connections. Spatial analysis methods are employed
for both raster and vector data. Emphasis is on problem-solving and
decision making using GIS. Models and scripts for automating GIS
processes also undertaken. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
GEOG 14 GIS CARTOGRAPHY AND VISUALIZATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers fundamental concepts of cartography and
visualization using geographic information systems (GIS). Students
employ design principles to create effective maps, incorporating data
from a variety of formats. Hardcopy and web maps are produced.
Animations, 3D maps, and other visualization techniques are explored.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 15 INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GEOG 9 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course covers remote sensing fundamentals as they apply to
mapping of Earth’s surface. Electromagnetic spectrum of radiant
energy and the radiation emitted from Earth surface provide a
foundation for understanding of the types of imagery available and
their characteristics. Image enhancement, classification and
quantitative techniques are explored with attention to integration with
GIS datasets. Application of remote sensing for land cover change,
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vegetation classification, and environmental quality are explored. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 21 GIS-CAD INTEGRATION – 1 Unit (formerl y GIS 21)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher or working experience
with CAD or GIS
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course covers computer-aided drafting (CAD) structure, principles
and processes as they apply to geographic information systems (GIS).
CAD data management is a critical aspect of GIS. Students will work
with various CAD data to learn processing and manipulation
techniques for displaying and working with CAD data in a GIS.
Preparation and georeferencing of CAD data will be key components
of the course. AutoCAD and ArcGIS software will be used in this
course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 24 CUSTOMIZING GIS – 1 Unit (formerl y GIS 24)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces students to customizing GIS applications to
improve efficiency for specific editing and data manipulation scenarios.
Several methods for customizing ArcGIS will be introduced including
loading pre-built third party tools, creating custom toolbars, custom
buttons, geoprocessing toolboxes, geoprocessing models, along with a
brief introduction to writing scripts. The course will briefly introduce the
students to programming ArcObjects with VBA and Python for
programming scripts. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
GEOG 25 GIS PROJECTS – 1 Unit (formerl y GIS 25)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: GEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher or working GIS
experience
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course provides students with skills in GIS project design,
implementation and management. Successful GIS projects require a
systematic approach to identification of system objectives, required
resources and implementation approach. Acquisition and management
of data, along with project documentation, will also be covered.
Students will apply these skills through the design and implementation
of a project. Projects will be presented to other GIS users. ArcGIS,
ArcPad, and ArcIMS will be the primary software used for the course.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
GEOG 94 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS WORKSITE
LEARNING – 1-8 Units (formerly GIS 94)
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
GEOLOGY
See Earth Science – ESCI
GERMAN (GERM)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
GERM 1 ELEMENTARY GERMAN – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course is designed to give the student training in spoken German
at a basic level, including some reading, writing, and much speaking.
Students gain aural comprehension level of German through basic
conversation and listening skill development. Customs and culture are
also emphasized.
GERM 2 ELEMENTARY GERMAN – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: GERM 1 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign
Language Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course takes the student on to a more proficient level of German.
Comprehension and speaking levels are increased through
participation in many oral activities (role playing, skits, plays, etc).
Further information on culture and traditions are provided, including
information regarding Germany’s position in the world today.
HEALTH (HLTH)
HLTH 1 HEALTH AND WELLNESS – 3 Units
(formerl y PE 1, HPE 11)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course focuses upon those elements of human behavior which
influence the health status of both the individual and the community.
Topics include personal fitness, nutrition, sexuality, sexually
transmitted disease, drug dependence including alcohol and tobacco.
Also included are topics dealing with lifestyle disease, especially
cancer, cardiovascular disease and lung disease.
HLTH 2 NUTRITION AND FITNESS – 3 Units
(formerl y PE 2, HPE 7)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture
Analysis and evaluation of current practices and theories regarding
nutrition and exercise, and their relationship to weight control and
physical fitness. Each student will learn to prepare an individual
physical assessment, exercise prescription and nutritional analysis to
promote optimum healthful living.
HLTH 3 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS – 3 Units
(formerl y PE 3, HPE 57)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introductory course for individuals who wish to increase their
knowledge and understanding of substance abuse and chemical
addiction. This course will introduce students to a variety of
substances that can become abused and can lead to addiction. The
substances covered in this course include: Tobacco (including
smokeless tobacco), alcohol, street/recreational drugs, performance
enhancing drugs, and sexual stimulants. Information will focus on the
physical and societal affects of the misuse and abuse of these
substances and methods that can lead to the control and/or elimination
of use of these substances.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (HEOC)
See Also: REGN, and VOCN
HEOC 10 APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y HEOC 197)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
HEOC 10 is designed to introduce the principles of applied
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pharmacology to the current or prospective nursing and allied health
student. Students will explore the names, classifications, actions, uses,
side effects, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications,
and drug to drug interactions of medications. Topical pharmacological
issues will be discussed. Additionally, students will learn how to use a
drug guide to gain basic knowledge about medications. This course
may be offered in a distance learning format.
HEOC 94 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
HEOC 100 PREPARING FOR A NURSING CAREER – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 Lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course presents the role of the Associate Degree Nurse and the
Vocational Nurse within various healthcare settings. Students will
assess their own learning styles and compare their abilities to those
required in nursing. Critical thinking skills will be introduced and
applied to various scenarios using the knowledge base acquired from
prerequisite courses and life experiences. Written, verbal, and math
skills will be emphasized, along with exercises in examination,
presentation, and interview skills. Learning resources, study strategies
and stress management will be addressed to prepare the Associate
Degree Nursing and Vocational Nursing candidate for the rigors of
being a nursing student. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
HEOC 130 NURSE ASSISTANT – 11 Units
Class Hours: 128 Lecture, 256 Lab total
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet health and safety
clinical requirements. See www.shastacollege.edu/HSUP/NA-
HHA/generalinformation or call 530-339-3600 for detailed information
on requirements.
Note: Upon enrollment all students must be fingerprinted through the
Live Scan process. Students will not receive a certificate until they
have received criminal record clearance.
This course is designed to prepare students to perform the basic skills
required for employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The course
is approved by the Department of Public Health and certificates will be
issued upon successful completion of the course. Students are then
eligible to apply for the state competency examination for certification.
HEOC 131 HOME HEALTH AIDE – 1.5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 20 Lecture, 27 Lab total
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must complete HEOC 130 with a
grade of C or higher, and pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment
Program examination or possesses current Nurse Assistant Certification.
Course is designed to prepare students to provide nursing care in the
home setting by expanding the role of the nurse assistant. Upon
successful completion students will be eligible for Home Health Aide
certification through the California Department of Public Health.
HEOC 160 STRESS MANAGEMENT – 2 Units (formerly HEOC 185)
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This class is designed to teach students the skills needed to recognize
that all stressors affecting our actions are driven by our beliefs and
values and how they affect the choices we make in dealing with stress.
It will provide students with the opportunity to practice a variety of
coping techniques that will assist them in making their lives less
stressful. These techniques will include relaxation, the development of
a support system, effective communication and listening. Students will
gain the knowledge necessary to recognize their uniqueness and the
importance of developing their personal power. Upon completion of
this course, students will have the skills necessary to know how
choices affect the quality of their lives and how to bring about positive
life-style change.
HISTORY (HIST)
HIST 1A HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of the origins and development of civilization in the western
world from pre-history to 1600, with special emphasis on institutions,
thought, and culture. The course is designed to show the continuity of
western civilization and to overview the heritage of the present
generation. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
HIST 1B HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of the development of civilization in the western world from
1600 to the present, with special emphasis on institutions, thought, and
culture. The course is designed to show the continuity of western
civilization and to explore the heritage of the present generation. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 2 WORLD CIVILIZATION TO 1500 C.E. – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which
developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. Political institutions,
religious ideologies, rise and fall of empires and the major cultural
innovations of each of the major world civilizations will be considered.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 3 WORLD CIVILIZATION: 1500 to Present – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of the development of the major civilizations of the world from
1500 to the present. The focus is on the political, economic, social,
intellectual and religious forces present in the rise of Africa, the
Americas, Asia and Europe from 1500 to the present day. The study of
the dynamic interaction of peoples and cultures will give a multi-
perspective view of world history. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
HIST 17A UNITED STATES HISTORY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-
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Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include
contact and settlement of America, the movement toward
independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution,
westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and
consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course
satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 17B UNITED STATES HISTORY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from 1877 to
the present. The course covers the rise of industrialization, the
expansion of America into world affairs, the causes and results of the
Great Depression, the world wars of the 20
th
century, the Cold War,
and post-9/11 America. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for
US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
HIST 25 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is a survey of the historical development and contributions
of African Americans in the United States. Topics include African
civilizations, the African slave trade and Diaspora, the development of
African American culture, colonial and Antebellum slavery,
Emancipation and Reconstruction, J im Crow, the Harlem Renaissance,
civil rights, African Americans at war, and the concepts of race,
ethnicity, race relations, and social activism. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
HIST 35 HISTORY OF MEXICAN AMERICANS – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
History 35 traces the social, economic, and political history of Mexican
Americans from the Spanish conquest to the present. Focus will be on
the historical trajectory of Mexican Americans as they emerged from a
series of migrations, conflicts, and negotiations with Native Americans,
Anglo Americans, and others. The course will also explore the unique
social, economic, and political forces that shaped U.S. policies toward
Mexican migrants and Mexican Americans.
HIST 36 HISTORY OF THE FAR EAST – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introduction to the contemporary Far East. Designed primarily for
the student who has had no previous contact with the region. Survey
of the people, cultures, economics, and current problems, with major
emphasis on China and J apan. The majority of the survey deals with
events since 1800.
HIST 38 HISTORY OF WORLD RELIGIONS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6, or higher or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to give the student an understanding of the beliefs
systems and historical development of the world’s religions and an
appreciation of the contribution of religion to the cultural heritage in
which he lives. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
HIST 40 HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT OF CALIFORNIA – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6, or higher or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A survey of the history and government of California. Topics will
include California Indians, Spanish colonization, Californios, US
annexation, economic development, demographic shifts, and current
social, political, and economic issues. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
HIST 55 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6, or higher or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed as a survey of the history of the North
American West. The course covers the history of North American
Indians, wars, statehood, resource extraction, demographic shifts, the
relationship with the federal government, through the economic,
political, and social issues of the present day. The course will
introduce various ways of analyzing the history of the American West,
including the Frontier Thesis, New Western History, and regionalism.
In addition, the course will exam how the American West has been
portrayed in popular literature, television, and film. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
HIST 57 RUSSIAN HISTORY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 or English Placement Level 6 or higher, or ESL
138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A general survey of the Russian State from the beginning of the Kievan
era (1054) to modern Soviet Russia. Included will be an analysis of
the cultural, religious, economic, and social institutions of each century.
Particular emphasis will be placed on contemporary Soviet Russia.
Contributions of individual Russian Leaders will be discussed. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 178 LOCAL HISTORY OF TEHAMA COUNTY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey of the history of Tehama County. The course will examine
the historical development of the country including the impact of
geography, native peoples, economic development as shown in
lumbering, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing and the impact and
development of transportation including river navigation, roads and
highways, railroads and flight. Special topics such as significant
individuals, organizations, rise and fall of towns and cities will also be
considered.
HORTICULTURE
See AGEH and AGVIT for course listings
HOSPITALITY (HOSP)
HOSP 10 INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Overview of structure and relationship of components within the
hospitality and travel industry. Economic and employment impact and
review of food service, lodging, resorts, recreation enterprises,
attractions, cruise, destination bureaus, travel agencies and related
operations. Focuses on orientation to customer service,
cultural/economic trends and career opportunities. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
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HOSP 20 HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Principles of organization, management, and decision models applied
to the tasks and challenges of hospitality operations. Involves
techniques of problem solving (including planning, organizing, staffing,
directing and controlling operations) in areas of front office operations,
housekeeping, personnel and security. The course also examines a
systematic approach to front office procedures by detailing the flow of
business through a lodging operation beginning with the reservation
process and ending with check-out and settlement. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
HOSP 35 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN THE HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Provides an overview of the information needs of lodging properties
and food service establishments; addresses essential aspects of
computer systems, such as hardware, software, and generic
applications; focuses on computer-based property management
systems for both front office and back office functions; and focuses on
computer-based restaurant management systems for both service-
oriented and management-oriented functions. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
HOSP 40 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Practical approach to the problems of human resource management in
the hospitality industry. Introduction to the personnel function;
selection and placement of personnel; the role of supervision with
emphasis on induction, training, communications, performance,
appraisal, and leadership style. Study of age and salary
administration; motivation; and discussion of union-management
relations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HOSP 45 RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, AND LAWFUL
MANAGEMENT – 2 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
This course explores potential legal issues and pitfalls that might
impact the hospitality industry. The course covers legislation, such as
the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and other federal discrimination laws
dealing with employment and sexual harassment, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, the Family and Medical
Leave Act of 1993, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Hotel and
Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, antitrust regulations, the National Labor
Relations Act, copyright music laws, tax laws, tip reporting regulations,
telephone resale regulations, consumer protection laws, franchise
regulations, and product liability laws. This course is not intended to
make the student a legal expert on the subject reviewed nor is it
intended to be a substitute for the services or legal opinion of an
attorney. Students will, however, be better able to recognize potential
legal problems or potential lawsuits, which will assist them when
consulting with an attorney on strategies to prevent legal issues from
becoming more serious in their hospitality organization. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
HOSP 50 HOSPITALITY MARKETING, SALES AND ADVERTISING
– 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Application of marketing principles and techniques in the hospitality
industry. Emphasis on developing an understanding of consumers and
using that knowledge to provide value and create consumer
satisfaction while meeting financial goals. This course will also focus
on practical sales techniques, proven approaches to selling to targeted
markets, and advertising’s role in sales. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
HOSP 60 HOSPITALITY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the generation and analysis of quantitative
information for the purpose of planning, control and decision-making by
managers at various levels in hospitality industry operation. Emphasis
is placed on the need for and use of timely and relevant information as
a vital tool in the management process. Also examines accounting
functions to support hospitality management analysis. Special
attention on: internal controls, cost-volume profit relationships,
relevant costs for special decisions, flexible budgets, profit centers and
tax implications of decisions. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
HOSP 65 HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course offers insight into the various aspects of supervision in the
hospitality industry. Supervisory roles, responsibilities, and essential
managerial skills shall be discussed. The goal of the course is to equip
students with the necessary authoritative and decision-making skills to
be used in the workplace. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
HOSP 94 HOSPITALITY WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
HOSP 97 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY - .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge in hospitality. A
different topics will be addressed each time the class is taught and will
be listed in the schedule of classes.
HOSP 98 SPECIAL LAB TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY – .5-2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27-108 lab total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing topics/knowledge in hospitality.
A different topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will
be listed in the schedule of classes.
HUMANITIES (HUM)
A series of interdisciplinary courses designed to meet Humanities
General Education requirements for Transfer and the Associate in Arts
Degree. Courses in the Fine Arts, Literature and Philosophy also meet
this requirement. See a complete listing of courses in the current
College class schedule.
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HUM 2 EXPLORING THE HUMANITIES - 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to explore the humanities by examining
expression of human values, ideas, concerns, and experience through
the arts, literature, media and the social sciences. The reading of
important works in the humanities, written analysis, and attendance at
selected performances are major requirements of this course. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
HUM 4 HUMANITIES THROUGH THE FILM - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An examination of the motion picture as an art form. Films from the
silent era through contemporary works will be examined in order to
analyze and appreciate them from philosophical, historical, literary,
aesthetic and cultural perspectives. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
HUM 70 EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to explore the effect that television has had on
contemporary culture, with regard to language, art, history, and
aesthetics. The changing content of the television medium and its
influence on society will be examined through the humanities
perspective. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
HUM 304 ADVENTURES IN THE PERFORMING ARTS – 0 Units
Class Hours: 3-54 lecture total
Informal explorations of personalities, works and major themes in
symphonic and chamber music, opera, modern drama, the American
musical, and films, designed to promote increased personal
appreciation and enjoyment of these forms of artistic expression.
INDEPENDENT STUDY (IS)
IS 99/199 INDEPENDENT STUDY – .5-3 Units
Class Hours: 27 hours for each ½ unit
Independent study provides a forum for advanced work in a given field
of study. A student may contract with a full-time instructor to do
independent study in a specific subject area in which he/she has
exhausted the regular curricular offerings. For transfer level courses,
the student must have a declared major or already possess a degree
and have completed a minimum of 12 transfer units at Shasta College.
For non-transfer level courses, the student has completed a minimum
of 12 units at Shasta College. Note: Any combination of these courses
may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments or a
maximum of six independent study units.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (INDE)
INDE 1 CAREER PLANNING FOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
– 1 Unit
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Career opportunities and training requirements in Industrial
Technology will be examined as well as small business employment
and entrepreneurship. Students will be assisted in identifying career
and business opportunities and developing career goals. This class is
required of all Industrial Technology majors.
INDE 37 Electricity and Electronics – 3 Units
Class Hours: 36 lecture, 54 lab total
This course will provide the theory and hands-on electronic skills
necessary for students in vocational or Career Technical Education
courses such as the Automotive and Diesel Industrial Technology,
Computers, Mechatronics, Energy, Heavy Equipment/Transportation
programs and more. Course content includes electrical theory,
components testing, and troubleshooting of many types of electrical
systems including AC and DC systems.
INDE 38 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL MECHATRONICS – 3
Units (form. INDE 138, ELEC 138, ELEC 138/139)
Advisory: INDE 37 with a grade of C or higher, MATH 101 with a
grade of C or higher or Math Placement Level 3 or higher, and ENGL
280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed for students who wish to be introduced to the
basic principles of electronics and electricity for various vocational and
industrial applications. Topics include basic theory of DC and AC
circuits, semiconductor theory, digital concepts, circuits and systems
and their applications.
INDE 40 ENTRPRENEURIAL MANUFACTURING – 2 Units
Advisory: AGMA 44, BUAD 40, or WELD 73 with a grade of C or
higher, or experience with hand tools, power tools, and machinery
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
This course will introduce students to theory and hands on skills in
small business manufacturing with the intent to develop products that
will be manufactured and sold by the students in class. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
INDE 41 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment
This course introduces electrical theory and electronic devices with a
focus on industrial and advanced manufacturing uses. Physical wiring,
schematics and relay logic, ladder logic and programmable logic
controllers are also introduced. This class may be offered in a distance
education format.
INDE 42 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL DEVICES – 3 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
Prerequisite: INDE 41 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment
This course introduces industrial control devices used in advanced
manufacturing. Devices include motors, sensors, valves, and more.
This course also covers the control of these devices by Programmable
Logic Controls (PLC) including PLC code using ladder logic with RS
5000, PLC Circuit design, schematics, wiring, troubleshooting and
maintenance. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
INDE 43 INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL – 3 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
Prerequisite: INDE 42 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment
This course will introduce industrial Motor Control Centers (MMCs)
with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing using Programmable Logic
Controls (PLCs) with 3-Phase AC motors. Variable Frequency Drives
(VFDs) using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Remote Input/Output,
Human-Machine Interface (HMI), signaling, and loop control are
covered as well as schematics, wiring, PLC ladder logic code for these
circuits using RS 5000 and system integration, maintenance and
troubleshooting. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
INDE 44 INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL – 3 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/108 lab total
Prerequisite: INDE 43 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Industry requires a negative drug test result prior to employment
This course introduces industrial process control using Programmable
Logic Controls (PLCs) with loop control. Multiple process systems,
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) devices, whole system design, wiring,
coding using RS 5000, building, maintenance and troubleshooting are
also covered. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
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INDE 94 INDUSTRIAL TECH WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in 7 units which include worksite learning units.
Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
INDE 101 INDUSTRIAL TRADE BASICS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The course provides an overview of basic skills required for individuals
seeking entry-level employment in industrial occupations. The
subjects covered include workplace safety and regulations, hand and
power tools, basic rigging, introduction to blueprints, and an overview
of soft skills related to effective communications and employability
requirements necessary for sustainable employment.
INDE 102 INDUSTRIAL TRADE ESSENTIALS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
The course provides an overview to fundamental industrial mechanical
concepts, principles and equipment. The subjects covered include
precision measurement, print reading, hydraulics/pneumatics,
lubrication, bearings, flexible belt / mechanical drives and an
introduction to basic electricity.
JAPANESE (JAPN)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
JAPN 1 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course is designed to give the student training in pronunciation,
essentials of grammar, reading, writing, and speaking. The student is
also introduced to the customs and culture of the J apanese people.
JAPN 2 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in J APN 1 or Foreign Language
Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course is a continuation of J APN 1. Greater emphasis is placed on
writing and the writing system in J APN 2. Students will learn 90 Kanji
characters. Further J apanese culture, history and traditions are provided.
JAPN 3 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: J APN 2 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course will give the student higher level language skills necessary
to function in an adult environment. Great emphasis is placed on
learning how to read and write a number of Kanji characters, and
understanding J apan and its people through further J apanese culture,
history, life and traditions.
JAPN 4 INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: J APN 3 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 4
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course builds on the higher level language skills acquired in J APN
3 with greater emphasis on the linguistic diversity needed to function in
an adult environment. Emphasis will be on learning to read and write an
additional 150 Kanji characters. Stress is placed on J apanese culture.
JAPN 19 JAPANESE CONVERSATION 1 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: J APN 1 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign Language
Placement Level 2
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Intense practice in the spoken language. Course focuses on
development of fluency by perfecting speech patterns, increasing
vocabulary, and reinforcing pronunciation through simple sentence
patterns, audio CDs, oral presentations, interactive communication in
activities such as thematically centered conversations and conducting
interviews. This course is for the practical use of J apanese. Cultural
presentations will also be made through film, filmstrips, anime, music,
TV programs, etc.
JAPN 20 JAPANESE CONVERSATION 2 – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: J APN 19 with a grade of C or higher or Foreign
Language Placement Level 3
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Continuation of J APN 19. Further intense practice in the spoken
language. Course focuses on development of higher fluency by
perfecting speech patterns, increasing vocabulary, and reinforcing
pronunciation through additional sentence patterns, audio CDs, oral
presentations, interactive communication in activities such as
thematically centered conversations and conducting interviews. This
course is for more advanced practical use of J apanese. Further
cultural presentations will also be made through film, filmstrips, anime,
music, TV programs, etc.
JOURNALISM (JOUR)
JOUR 21 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed principally as a survey of the mass media,
including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, motion pictures,
books, the Internet and new technologies. The course will include
study of mass communication theories, the effect of new technologies
on society and the history of mass communication media. Students
will research and analyze current mass media phenomena and will
produce a term paper reflecting their discoveries. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
JOUR 24 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION – 2 Units
(form. JOUR 24A/24BD)
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, and ability to type 25 wpm
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
Designed as a practicum in print production, primarily newspaper.
Students will be required to work for a print publication, typically the
college newspaper, the Lance. Instructional topics include advanced
newswriting (first semester), principles of editing (second semester),
publication design (third semester), and management issues (fourth
semester). The two-hour instructional component is a mixture of
lectures, discussion and group work. The lab component will include
staff meetings for the college print production. Assessment in the
course is based on mastery of the instructional content and quality of
work done for a print publication. Students are required to turn in
weekly work activity reports and keep files of their published work
during the semester. Students who work for a print publication other
than the Shasta College Lance must sign up for 1 to 2 units of worksite
learning to be taken concurrently with J OUR 24.
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JOUR 27 NEWSWRITING AND REPORTING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6, and ability to type 25 wpm
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to gathering, synthesizing/organizing and writing news
in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the
journalist and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and
write based on their original interviews and research to produce news
content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings, and
other events, writing under deadline and use of AP Style. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
JOUR 29 PHOTOJOURNALISM – 2 Units
Note: Students are urged to furnish own camera
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
This course covers the theory and skills needed in the practice of
photography for the print media, including college publications and
publicity. The program will employ professionally recognized picture-
taking techniques and digital imaging procedures. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
KINESIOLOGY (KINES)
KINES 1 FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y PE 10, HPE 8)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
An introduction of the professional foundations of human movement to
include career opportunities in areas of teaching, coaching, Allied
Health and fitness; and an overview of the sub-disciplines in
kinesiology. Course topics will include history, philosophy, concepts,
programs, qualification, careers, issues, and future of the discipline.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
KINES 2 SPORTS EMERGENCY CARE – 3 Units
(formerl y HLTH 10, PEAT 1, HPE 91)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Theory and practice in care and prevention of injuries. Course will
cover basic injury prevention, recognition, emergency care and
immediate treatment of injuries. Students will have the opportunity to
become certified in standard first aid, CPR, and AED upon completion
of requirements.
MATHEMATICS (MATH)
MATH 2 PRECALCULUS – 6 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 108 lecture total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 324)
Note: Students may take either MATH 2A and MATH 2B, or MATH 2 in
order to meet transfer requirements. Successful completion of both
MATH 2A and MATH 2B is the equivalent of MATH 2
A course to prepare the student for MATH 3A (Calculus) utilizing
function graphing technology. The content includes linear, polynomial,
rational, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, conic
sections, matrices, parametric equations, and their applications. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 2A PRECALCULUS COLLEGE ALGEBRA – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students may take either MATH 2A and MATH 2B, or MATH 2
in order to meet transfer requirements. Successful completion of both
MATH 2A and MATH 2B is the equivalent of MATH 2.
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
This college level course introduces functions and function algebra for
majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The
main focus is on linear, absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational,
logarithmic and exponential functions. Students will learn algebraic
techniques, modeling techniques and technology-based techniques for
solving equations involving these functions and for investigating the
graphs of these functions. This course may be offered in distance
education format.
MATH 2B PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 2A with a minimum grade of C or better or Math
Placement Level 5 or higher
Note: Students may take either MATH 2A and MATH 2B, or MATH 2
in order to meet transfer requirements. Successful completion of both
MATH 2A and MATH 2B is the equivalent of MATH 2.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A course on trigonometry utilizing function graphing technology. The
content includes trigonometric functions of real numbers and angles,
analytic trigonometry and applications, polar coordinates, parametric
equations, and introduction to vectors. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
MATH 3A CALCULUS 3A – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 2 with a grade of C or higher, or MATH 2B with a
grade of C or higher, or Math Placement Level 5 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
First semester of a four-semester sequence covering differentiation of
single variable functions, applications of the derivative, introduction to
integration, and introduction to differential equations. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 3B CALCULUS 3B – 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3A with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 6 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 270)
Techniques of integration, including substitution, integration by parts
and partial fractions. Improper integrals. Applications of integration to
geometry and physics: finding areas, volumes and arclength, work,
center of mass and fluid force. Sequences, series, absolute
convergence and convergence tests, power series and Taylor and
MacLaurin series. First-order ordinary differential equations and linear
second-order differential equations. Parametric and polar curve
differentiation and integration. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
MATH 4A CALCULUS 4A – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3B with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 7 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
This course covers vectors in two and three dimensions, partial
differentiation, multiple integrals, line integrals, divergence, gradient,
curl, Stokes' and Green's Theorems.
MATH 4B DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3B with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 7 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
An introduction to ordinary differential equations, using qualitative,
numerical, and analytic methods to investigate solutions. The course
covers first order equations, systems of first order equations and linear
second order equations. Topics include matrix methods, use of complex
variables, Laplace transforms, and series solutions. Applications involving
modeling with differential equations are included throughout the course.
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MATH 6 LINEAR ALGEBRA – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3A with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A first course in linear algebra, this course provides a thorough
treatment of systems of linear equations, including row operations,
Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Properties of vectors and
the theory of vector spaces are covered. Topics include linear
independence, inner products, orthogonality, eigenvectors,
eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Applications are included
throughout the course.
MATH 8 FINITE MATHEMATICS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The course covers sets, matrices, and systems of equations and
inequalities; linear programming; combinatorial techniques, introduction
to probability; and mathematics of finance. The course is intended to
provide (along with MATH 9) the mathematical skills needed for entry
into upper division Business, Social, and Behavioral Science courses.
MATH 9 SURVEY OF CALCULUS – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
A course in analytical geometry, differential and integral calculus for
students whose majors require a short course in calculus without the
depth offered in MATH 3A.
MATH 10 PLANE TRIGONOMETRY – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A basic course in trigonometry. Topics covered include angles, units of
measurement, trigonometric functions, solutions of right and oblique
triangles, identities, graphs, vectors, conic sections and polar
coordinates. Algebraic and numerical methods are used in problem
solving. Graphic calculators are utilized throughout the course.
MATH 11 PATTERNS OF MATHEMATICAL THOUGHT – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A one-semester survey course emphasizing mathematical reasoning.
Various applications of mathematics are covered with topics selected
from: Geometry, Statistics, Management Science, Number Theory,
Social Science, and Computer Science. The course is designed to give
students an understanding of some of the vocabulary and methods of
mathematics with a focus on ideas.
MATH 13 COLLEGE ALGEBRA FOR LIBERAL ARTS – 3 Units
(formerl y MATH 1)
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This is a college level course for majors in the Liberal Arts that
introduces functions and function algebra. The main focus is on linear,
polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, logarithmic and
exponential functions and equations. Students will learn algebraic
techniques, modeling techniques and technology-based techniques for
solving equations and inequalities involving these functions and for
investigating the graphs of these functions. This course also covers
systems of equations. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
MATH 14 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
An introductory course in statistics designed to show the role of
modern statistical methods in the process of decision making.
Concepts are introduced by example rather than by rigorous
mathematical theory. The following topics will be covered: measures
of central tendency and dispersion, regression and correlation,
probability, sampling distributions including the normal, t, and chi-
square, statistical inference using confidence intervals and hypotheses
testing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 17 CALCULUS FOR SOCIAL AND LIFE SCIENCES –
4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3A with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 6 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 216)
Continued study of differential and integral calculus with applications to
Social and Life Sciences. Includes integration methods, modeling with
systems of differential equations, calculus of several variables, and
partial derivatives. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
MATH 41A CONCEPTS OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS –
3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL
Placement Level 8 or higher
Note: This course is valuable for students intending to become
elementary school teachers.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Emphasis is on development of quantitative reasoning skills through in-
depth investigations of mathematics topics, which include: patterns and
sequences, inductive and deductive reasoning, problem solving, logic,
set theory, set of real numbers and its subsets.
MATH 41B CONCEPTS OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS –
3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 4 or higher (MATH 41A is not a prerequisite for MATH 41B)
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher, or ESL
Placement Level 8 or higher
Note: This course is valuable for students intending to become
elementary school teachers.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Survey of the elements of mathematics usually taught in the
elementary grades from an advanced standpoint. Emphasis is on
geometry, probability and statistics.
MATH 100 TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS –
3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 240 or MATH 260 with a grade of C or higher, or
Math Placement Level 2 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course blends mathematical topics with practical technical
applications. Emphasis is placed on the use of mathematics in solving
problems involving arithmetic, algebra, and plane geometry. Practical
applications are provided for specific technical occupations.
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MATH 101 BASIC ALGEBRA – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 240 or MATH 260 with a grade of C or higher, or
Math Placement Level 2 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A first course in algebra designed to cover the basic concepts and
operations of algebra including solving linear equations, exponent
laws, arithmetic and factoring of polynomials, and graphing linear
equations in two variables. Applications are encountered throughout
the course.
MATH 101L BASIC ALGEBRA LAB – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course provides students with hands-on activities that reinforce
the concepts of the lecture course, MATH 101. The laboratory is
designed to provide students with an opportunity to further investigate
the solving of linear equations, exponent laws, arithmetic and factoring
of polynomials, and graphing linear equations in two variables.
MATH 102 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA – 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 270)
A second course in algebra at the developmental level. This course
prepares the student to take a baccalaureate level general education
mathematics course. Topics covered include equations and functions
of the following types: quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and
radical. The course also covers systems of linear equations and
inequalities in two variables and quadratic inequalities in one variable.
Applied problems are encountered throughout the course. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 110 ESSENTIAL MATH (FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE) –
3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 101, MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher, or
Math Placement Level 3 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to provide a survey of mathematical topics that
are appropriate for students pursuing an Associate Degree. Topics
included are number sense, algebra, geometry, probability and
statistics. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 114 Pre-Statistics – 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 240 or MATH 260 with a grade of C or higher or
Math Placement Level 2 or higher.
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 270)
This course prepares students who do not plan to major in math,
science, computer science or business for transfer-level Statistics. It is
an accelerated course that prepares students for transfer-level
Statistics. Topics include ratios, rates, and proportional reasoning,
arithmetic reasoning using fractions, decimals and percents, evaluating
expressions, analyzing algebraic forms to understand statistical
measures, functions, use of linear and exponential functions to model
bivariate data, use of logarithms, logarithmic scales and semi-log plots,
graphical and numerical descriptive statistics for quantitative and
categorical data. This class may be offered in a distance education
format.
MATH 150 MATH STUDY SKILLS– 1 Unit (formerl y GS 100)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students do not necessarily need to be concurrently enrolled in
a math class.
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
This course is designed to assist students in learning mathematics
through the development of successful study skills and exam-taking
methods. This course addresses learning styles, how to read a math
book, completing homework assignments, how to take notes and
exams, strategies for solving word problems, and techniques for
overcoming math anxiety.
MATH 210A PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1A – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers.
MATH 210B PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1B – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 210A with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Multiplication and division of fractions.
MATH 210C PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1C – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 210B with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Addition and subtraction of fractions.
MATH 210D PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1D – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 210C with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals.
MATH 210E PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 1E – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 210D with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
This course covers operations on real numbers, including adding,
subtracting, multiplying and dividing signed numbers.
MATH 220 BASIC MATHEMATICS – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course covering the basic skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, with word
problem applications. Subjects also taught include prime numbers,
order of operations, ratios, and proportions.
MATH 230A PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2A – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 220 with a grade of C or higher, or MATH 210E
with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
A basic introduction to simplifying algebraic expressions and solving
equations.
MATH 230B PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2B – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 230A with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Development and applications of ratios and proportions.
MATH 230C PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2C – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 230B with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Development and applications of percents.
MATH 230D PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2D – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 230C with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
Development and application of measurement.
MATH 230E PREPARING FOR ALGEBRA: COURSE 2E – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: MATH 230D with a P
Class Hours: 27 lecture total
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Development and application of Geometry. This course is the final
module in preparation for entry into MATH 100, MATH 101, and/or
BUAD 106.
MATH 240 PRE-ALGEBRA – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 220 with a grade of C or higher, or Math
Placement Level 1 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course provides a transition from arithmetic to algebra, covering a
review of arithmetic operations; introducing the concepts of variables
and signed numbers; the properties of addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division containing variables; solution of equations
and word problems. This course prepares the student for entry into
MATH 101, 100, and/or BUAD 106.
MATH 260 BASIC MATH AND PRE-ALGEBRA – 5 Units
Advisory: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course covers topics from arithmetic through an introduction to
algebra. Topics include basic operations on whole numbers, fractions,
mixed numbers, decimal numbers, and signed numbers, along with
presenting word problem applications for each. Additional topics
include order of operations, ratio and proportion, solving percent
problems, and an introduction to variables and beginning concepts of
algebra. Algebraic concepts to be introduced include addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division of algebraic expressions and
solving algebraic equations.
MICROBIOLOGY (MICR)
MICR 1 MICROBIOLOGY – 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM 1A, 2A, or CHEM 2B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/108 lab total
This course is an introduction to microorganisms, including bacteria,
viruses, protozoans, fungi, and helminths. Topics covered include the
general properties, characteristics, and classification of microbes,
identification and control, genetics and biotechnology, physiology,
metabolism, and ecology. Also discussed are immunity and the
medical impact of microbial diseases.
MUSIC (MUS)
All music theory and literature courses: ENGL 190 eligibility. All other
music classes have specific musical performance ability requirements
which are listed in each course description.
MUS 1 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 22
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A course in music theory for the general student which is suitable for
music majors as a prerequisite for further theory study. Class includes
pitch notation, melody, rhythm, and meter, scales and modes,
intervals, keys and key signatures, triads, chords, and some sight-
singing. Course is designed for Elementary Education majors and Pre-
Music Core Program. Some math, especially fractions, is necessary.
A computerized skills tutorial is included in the text and is required.
Piano skills are helpful in maximizing learning in this course.
Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. This course
is commonly transferable to a baccalaureate program.
MUS 2 DIATONIC HARMONY AND MUSICIANSHIP – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 1 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
A study of scales and modes, key signatures and intervals, handwritten
notation of pitch, and rhythms of simple and compound meters.
Anatomy of harmony and melody. Four part harmonic writing, basic
progressions, cadential formulas and integration of both with ear
training and sight-singing. Analysis of music and composition will be
concurrent with materials studied, which include phrase structure,
figured bass symbols, and introductory dominant sevenths. Course is
designed for the Music Core Program and is the first course of the four
semester music theory sequence required to satisfy the Music Core
Program and lower division music transfer. Course may be challenged
and is transferable.
MUS 3 ADVANCED DIATONIC HARMONY & MUSICIANSHIP –
4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 2 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
This course is designed for the Music Core Program. It is the second
course of the four-semester Music Theory Sequence required to satisfy
the Music Core Program and lower division music transfer, may be
challenged and is transferable. Course content includes idiomatic work
from selected historical periods with a critical approach to stylistic
analysis. All diatonic chords through the introduction of the V7, the first
truly chromatic chord, will be studied. Introduction to two part
counterpoint. The syntax of all diatonic chords and their hierarchy in
the harmonic language will be learned, along with all inversions. This
course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic
materials of Music 2 through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and
dictation.
MUS 4 CHROMATIC HARMONY – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 3 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic
materials of Music 3 through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and
dictation. This is the third course of the four semester music theory
sequence required to satisfy the Music Core Program and lower
division music transfer, may be challenged and is transferable. It must
be taken for a grade by music majors. Study chromatic alterations as
used during the 18
th
and 19
th
Centuries, and the concept of Sonata-
Allegro form in an overview of larger forms. The course work utilizes a
lab period to build and apply keyboard skills, dictation, sight singing
and rhythm skills.
MUS 5 TWENTIETH CENTURY HARMONY – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 4 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 72 lecture
A study of the composition techniques and harmonic practices of the
Twentieth Century and the development of critical judgments about the
Century’s styles. Not only does this course incorporate the concepts
from Music 3, but also in addition, through writing and analysis, it will
include: post-Romantic techniques such as borrowed chords and
modal mixture, chromatic mediants, Neapolitan and augmented-sixth
chords, 9
th
, 11
th
and 13
th
chords, altered chords and dominants; and 20
th
Century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory,
pandiatonicism and polytonalism, meter, rhythm, and minimalistic ideas.
This course applies and develops the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic
materials of Music 4 through ear training, sight singing, analysis, and
dictation. The course may culminate in the writing of a composition,
probably theme and variations. This course utilizes a lab period to build
and apply keyboard skills, sight singing dictation and rhythm skills. This
is the fourth semester music theory sequence required to satisfy the
Music Core Program and lower division music transfer.
MUS 10 MUSIC APPRECIATION – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course that introduces the elements of music and music
terminology, proceeding through principal composers and the chief
features of six historical periods of music, from the Medieval Era to the
present. Students learn about orchestral, acoustic and electric
instruments, and new technologies including digital media. Students
will attend concerts and listen to recordings. Recommended for AA
Humanities elective, CSU General Ed Arts elective and Pre-Music
Program.
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MUS 11 HISTORY OF JAZZ AND ROCK – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course that covers the characteristics of jazz forms, including
ragtime, Dixieland, blues, swing, progressive jazz and rock. Course
gives the student the opportunity to become familiar with all of the
various styles of jazz and provides an understanding of the social and
technical influences that cause stylistic change. This course is
designed to create an interest in music for the non-music major.
Course is recommended for the Humanities elective.
MUS 14 WORLD MUSIC – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
World Music is a global exploration of musical traditions of various
representative world musical cultures and musical techniques in a
variety of cultural contexts not included in the broad genre of European
based art music.
MUS 15 HISTORY OF ROCK – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course that covers the characteristics of Rock forms and
important musicians. 1950s (Rockabilly, Little Richard, Chuck Berry,
Elvis Presley, Doo-Wop, and various Rhythm & Blues musicians).
1960s (Folk-Rock, Surf-Rock, Motown, Twist, The Beatles, British
Invasion, Electric Folk-Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic, and J azz-Rock).
1970s (Heavy Metal, Art Rock, Funk, Glitter, Disco, and Punk). 1980s
(New Wave, Hair Metal, Synthpop, and Rap. 1990s (Grunge,
Alternative, and Rap/Hip Hop). Course gives the student the
opportunity to become familiar with all the various styles of Rock and
provides an understanding of the social and technical influences that
cause stylistic change. This course is designed to create an interest in
music for the non-music major.
MUS 16 HISTORY OF JAZZ – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
A survey course that covers the characteristics of jazz forms, including
Ragtime, Dixieland, Blues, Swing, Bop, Cool, Progressive J azz, and
the origins of new popular genres beginning in the 1950s. Course
gives the student the opportunity to become familiar with all of the
various styles of jazz and provides an understanding of the social and
technical influences that cause stylistic change. This course is
designed to create an interest in music for the non-music major.
MUS 21A BEGINNING GUITAR – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 21, 21A)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide their own instruments
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A beginning course in the techniques of guitar, including basic chords,
strums, finger-picking, and tuning. Guitar history and styles and music
fundamentals are also presented.
MUS 21B INTERMEDIATE GUITAR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 21A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide their own instruments
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A course designed to move the guitar player beyond basic chord use, to
further implement notational skills, right hand skills, and to expand the
beginner into the active use of E moveable chords, A moveable chords
and the moveable scales that enhance the guitar player’s basic skills.
MUS 21C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE GUITAR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 21B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide their own instruments
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
This course expands the intermediate guitar player beyond the E and
A moveable chord forms and scales into the use of the C moveable
chord and scale form and the G moveable chord and scale. The
course will include more advanced right hand techniques and a review
of notation, tablature, and song writing skills.
MUS 21D ADVANCED GUITAR – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 21C with a grade of C or higher
Note: Students must provide their own instruments
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
This course expands the intermediate guitar player beyond the E and
A moveable chord forms and scales into the use of the C moveable
chord and scale form and the G moveable chord and scale. The
course will include more advanced right hand techniques and a review
of notation, tablature, and song writing skills.
MUS 22A BEGINNING PIANO – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 22)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A fundamental course in keyboard techniques (simple piano music,
accompaniments, chords, scales, and exercises) and music
fundamentals (notation, melody, harmony and rhythm). Course is
recommended for Music and Elementary Education majors.
MUS 22B INTERMEDIATE PIANO – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 23, 22BD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 22A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Students will formulate and play several Major scales, their chords and
primary cadences; analyze the same in simple music; harmonize
simple melodies and perform pieces of a lengthier nature from 4
historic periods. The course will interpret subdivided and more
complex rhythms and build confidence in class performance.
MUS 22C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PIANO – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 22B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Students will formulate and play added Major scales along with their
relative minors and cadences thereof; analyze primary and secondary
chords; perform lengthier classical works, such as sonatinas, sonatas
and minuets—along with music from all 4 periods. Students will
develop the ability to interpret keys with more than 2 accidentals.
MUS 22D ADVANCED PIANO – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 22C with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Students will play in more sophisticated keys, with 3 or more
accidentals. This course will be a continuation of Major and relative
minor scales and cadences and will implement and analyze secondary
dominants, 4-part Chorale style and considerably longer pieces from
all periods. In-class performances required.
MUS 25A BEGINNING STRINGS – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 25, 25AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MUS 1 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Instruments provided if available
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A beginning course in violin, viola, violoncello, and string bass
organized to establish basic skills of tuning, pitch and tone production,
both pizzicato and bowed, beginning in the first position until security in
the frame of the hand and correct playing position is established.
Elementary shifting first to third position on violins/violas. Normal and
extended first position on the cello. Half and first position on string bass.
MUS 25B INTERMEDIATE STRINGS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 25A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Instruments provided if available
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Study of off the string bowings, vibrato, special effects. The major
goals of the course are to establish more advanced intermediate skills
with sound pedagogy while playing representative string solo music,
simple chamber music, duos, trios, quartets, and Baroque & Classic
Orchestra music with correct bowings and proper style.
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MUS 25C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE STRINGS – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 25CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 25B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Instruments provided if available
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
An intermediate course in violin, viola, violoncello, and string bass
utilizing more advanced positions and shifting on all instruments.
Bowing techniques include on-the-string bowings, détaché, linked,
legato and mixed bowings when appropriate.
MUS 25D ADVANCED STRINGS – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 25CD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 25C with a grade of C or higher
Note: Instruments provided if available
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Advanced study of off the string bowings, vibrato, and special effects.
The major goals of the course are to establish advanced skills with
sound pedagogy while playing representative string solo music,
advanced chamber music, duos, trios, quartets, and orchestra music of
Romantic and Contemporary repertoire with correct bowings and
proper style.
MUS 29 BEGINNING VOICE – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 27A)
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
A beginning course in vocal technique, repertoire, stage deportment,
and performance. Course utilizes a variety of vocal genres to teach
tone quality, breath control, posture, diction and interpretation. Class
performances required. Course recommended for Music, Theater Arts,
and Elementary Education Majors.
MUS 30 INTERMEDIATE VOICE – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 27B)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 29 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
An intermediate course in vocal technique and performance. Course
utilizes a variety of vocal literature to teach tone quality, breath control,
posture, lyric diction and interpretation. Class performances required.
Course recommended for Music Core Program, Theatre Arts majors
and Elementary Education majors.
MUS 31 CHAMBER CHOIR -1 Unit (formerl y MUS 31AD)
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance ability. This course is a restricted elective for
the Music certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses that
fulfill this requirement: MUS 40 Concert Choir, and MUS 41, Shasta
College Women’s Ensemble.
Note: Performances are required
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Organized for advanced singers. Admission to the class will be by
audition to determine performance capability. This course provides
performance by solos, duets, trios, quartets and full ensemble.
Literature is selected from all periods of music with the emphasis on
madrigals. Field trips and performances are required. This course
cannot be challenged, must be taken for a grade, and is transferable.
Students are expected to progress in skill level to be able to master
more advanced material. Note: This course may be repeated three
times for a total of four enrollments since skills are enhanced by
supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 33 JAZZ ENSEMBLE – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 33AD)
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This class offers experience in the study and performance of big band
commercial and jazz arrangements. Note: This course may be
repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 35 VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 35AD)
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance ability. This course is a restricted elective for
the Music certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses that
fulfill this requirement: MUS 40 Concert Choir, and MUS 41, Shasta
College Women’s Ensemble.
Note: Performances are required
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Organized for students interested in singing jazz and commercial
music. Note: This course may be repeated three times for a total of
four enrollments since skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and
practice.
MUS 40 CONCERT CHOIR – 1 Unit (formerl y MUS 40AD)
Note: Field trips and performances may be required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that sings a variety of music, both
historical and contemporary. This course teaches fundamentals of
reading choral music, using examples from choral literature. Note:
This course may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments
since skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 41 SHASTA COLLEGE WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Performances are required (SSA)
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A performing choir that sings choral works for women’s chorus from all
musical period and styles. Works are selected from every era. Note:
This course may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments
since skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 42 SHASTA COLLEGE CHORALE – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 42AD)
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance capability. This course is a restricted elective
for the Music Certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses
that fulfill this requirement: MUS 40 Concert Choir, and MUS 41,
Shasta College Women’s Ensemble.
Note: Performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A performing mixed choir (S.A.T.B.) that sings a variety of music, both
historical and contemporary, with an emphasis on large choral forms
such as oratorios and cantatas, accompanied by instruments. Note:
Field trips and performances are required. This course may be
repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 43 SHASTA COLLEGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 43AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance ability. This course is a restricted elective for
the Music Certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses that
fulfill this requirement: MUS 46, Shasta College Symphonic Band or
MUS 25, Strings.
Note: Field trips and performances are required
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A college symphony orchestra providing an opportunity for
instrumentalists to perform standard and contemporary orchestral
literature. Field trips and performances are required. All groups
rehearse evenings only. Note: This course may be repeated three
times for a total of four enrollments since skills are enhanced by
supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 44 SHASTA COLLEGE YOUTH SYMPHONY – .5-1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance capability. This course is a restricted elective
for the Music Certificate and Music AA Degree. Non-audition courses
that fulfill this requirement: MUS 46 Shasta College Symphonic Band
or MUS 25 Strings
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 27-54 lab total
A college based symphony orchestra for the training of young
musicians, providing an opportunity to perform standard and
contemporary literature for younger musicians. Note: This course may
be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
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MUS 46 SHASTA COLLEGE SYMPHONIC BAND – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 46AD)
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A course in performance techniques of both standard and
contemporary band literature. Rehearses evenings only. Note: Field
trips and performances are required. Note: This course may be
repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
MUS 47 SHASTA COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE – 1 Unit
(formerl y MUS 47AD)
Limitation on Enrollment: Admission to this class will be by audition to
determine performance ability. This course is a restricted elective for
the Music Certificate and Music AA Degree. Non audition courses that
fulfill this requirement: MUS 33 J azz Ensemble.
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This class offers experience in the study and performance of big-band
jazz arrangements. Rehearses evenings only. Admission to the class
will be by formal audition to determine performance ability [Ed. Code
Sect. 58106 (b) (3)]. Note: This course may be repeated three times
for a total of four enrollments since skills are enhanced by supervised
repetition and practice.
MUS 48 APPLIED MUSIC – .5 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Student must be a declared Music major,
enrolled in a Music Theory class (MUS 2-5), and enrolled in a large
music ensemble (MUS 31-47).
Class Hours: 27 lab total
This course consists of individualized instrumental or vocal study using
appropriate techniques and repertoire. The emphasis is on the
progressive development of skills needed for solo performance in
preparation for transfer to a CSU/US music degree program.
Achievement is evaluated through a juried performance.
MUS 50 VOCAL INSTITUTE – 1-3 Units
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 9-27 lecture/27-81 lab total
The Vocal Institute is an intensive course of both vocal and dramatic
instruction in an applied performance setting for students who are
interested in dramatic vocal performance. Content includes repertoire
instruction in art song, musical theater and opera. It is an applied
activity course that includes lectures, assignments, rehearsals and
studio tutorials. Students learn vocal technique, lyric diction, solo and
ensemble performance, character development, stagecraft and
movement, and score reading. Art songs and scenes are performed in
original languages, including Italian, French, German and English.
Skills are built through supervised application resulting in improved
performance. Class includes staged performance of art song, opera
and musical theater literature. Note: Course may be repeated three
times for a total of four enrollments.
MUS 51 OPERA IN PERFORMANCE – 1-3 Units
Note: Field trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This course provides for skill development, both vocal and dramatic, at
all levels, beginning through advanced, in an applied performance
setting for students who are interested in classical dramatic vocal
performance. It is an applied activity course in which skills are built
through supervised application resulting in improved performance.
Emphasis is on solo, small ensemble and chorus performance. Class
culminates with fully- or partially-staged performances of opera
literature. Note: Course may be repeated three times for a total of four
enrollments.
MUS 61A BEGINNING PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – .5 Unit
(formerl y MUS 61, 61AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Attendance at a musical event is required. It is recommended
that students have a fine arts performance track, such as a solo
instrument, voice proficiency, or drama.
Class Hours: 27 lab
A course in the experience of listening, analyzing, and criticizing
classical music performances in class and the community. Applied
Music students, local musicians, and professional musicians perform
and lecture. Required for Pre-Music and Music Core Program.
MUS 61B INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – .5 Unit
Advisory: MUS 61 A with a grade of C or higher
Note: Attendance at a musical event is required. It is recommended
that students have a fine arts performance track, such as a solo
instrument, voice proficiency, or drama.
Class Hours: 27 lab
An intermediate level course in the experience of listening, analyzing,
and criticizing classical music performances in class and the
community. Students must perform on an applied solo instrument, with
a college-level short lecture on the material presented. Applied Music
students, local musicians, and professional musicians perform and
lecture. Required for Pre-Music and Music Core Program.
MUS 61C ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE
ANALYSIS – .5 Unit
Advisory: MUS 61B with a grade of C or higher
Note: Attendance at a musical event is required. It is recommended
that students have a fine arts performance track, such as a solo
instrument, voice proficiency, or drama.
Class Hours: 27 lab
An intermediate level course in the experience of listening, analyzing,
and criticizing classical music performances in class and the
community. Students must perform on an applied solo instrument
using intermediate level literature appropriate for an upper-division
audition. Applied Music students, local musicians, and professional
musicians perform and lecture. Required for Pre-Music and Music
Core Program.
MUS 61D ADVANCED PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – .5 Unit
Advisory: MUS 61C with a grade of C or higher
Note: Attendance at a musical event is required. It is recommended
that students have a fine arts performance track, such as a solo
instrument, voice proficiency, or drama.
Class Hours: 27 lab
An advanced course in the experience of listening, analyzing, and
criticizing classical music performances in class and the community.
Applied Music students, local musicians, and professional musicians
perform and lecture. Students are expected to perform at a level close to
that of an upper division student on a solo or vocal instrument. Required
for Pre-Music and Music Core Program.
MUS 64 BEGINNING KEYBOARD SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 1 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course to build and apply beginning keyboard skills utilizing
the basic concepts of the lecture course, MUS 2.
MUS 65 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 64 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course to build and apply intermediate keyboard skills
utilizing the basic concepts of the lecture course, MUS 3.
MUS 66 ADVANCED-INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD SKILLS –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 65 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course to build and apply advanced-intermediate keyboard
skills utilizing the basic concepts of the lecture course, MUS 4.
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MUS 67 ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MUS 66 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A laboratory course to build and apply advanced keyboard skills utilizing
the basic concepts of the lecture course, MUS 5.
MUS 98 SPECIAL MUSIC TOPICS – .5-2 Units
(formerl y MUS 98AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9-36 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to study a
variety of topics dealing with performance, musicology, changing
knowledge and contemporary issues in the field of music. A different
topic will be addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed
in the schedule of classes. Recommended for Music majors; open to
anyone with an interest in the topic.
MUS 301 ORCHESTRA FOR SENIORS – 0 Units
Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be
conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the
student has the required ability to participate in performances.
Class Hours: 9-54 lab total
A course designed to offer opportunities for older adults to participate
in ensemble music with the Symphony Orchestra.
MUS 302 SYMPHONIC BAND FOR SENIORS – 0 Units
Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be
conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the
student has the required ability to participate in performances. Field
trips and performances are required.
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A course designed to offer opportunities for adults to participate in
ensemble music with the Symphonic Band.
MUS 303 MUSIC FOR SENIORS – 0 Units
Note: While this is an open enrollment class, an assessment will be
conducted by the instructor at the start of the class to determine if the
student has the required ability to participate in performances.
Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in the performance medium.
Class Hours: 18-54 lab total
A course designed to offer opportunities for older adults to participate
in music performance.
NATURAL HISTORY (NHIS)
NHIS 5 NATURAL HISTORY OF THE NEOTROPICS– 4 Units
Note: Due to the focus of this course, class time at a neotropical site is
required and students must make their own arrangements to attend
class at this site.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course will focus on the evolution and interdependence of biotic
communities and ecosystem components of the Neotropics, with an
emphasis on rainforest and tropical reef systems. Major topics covered
will include species diversity, species adaptation, energy flow and
nutrient cycling, underlying geologic and climatic forces influencing the
neotropical region, as well as human influence and biodiversity
conservation. Students will become familiar with current field research
techniques and will develop important scientific skills such as
observation, identification, data collection, and data interpretation as
they work to understand neotropical ecosystems.
NHIS 15 NATURAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA– 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required day field trips
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Designed to give the student a unified view of the natural history of
California with an emphasis on Northern California. The geology,
weather, ecology, life zones, plant and animal species, and aquatic
and mountain environments are emphasized.
NHIS 65 NATURAL HISTORY OF PATRICK'S POINT – 1 Unit
(formerl y NHIS 65AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide their own camping gear and food. The
college supplies and requires bus transportation for no additional cost.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total - includes one orientation meeting
plus one weekend
A three day, two night field trip to Patrick's Point State Park to
familiarize students with the organisms and ecological interactions
occurring in the various plant communities and intertidal zones. One
pre-trip introductory lecture will be held.
NHIS 105 NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SOUTHERN CASCADES –
1 Unit (formerl y GEOL 105)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Required overnight field trip.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
This course is an introductory, short-term field class in which the
development of land forms and occupation of niches associated with a
volcanic site will be covered. Types of volcanoes, life zones, specimen
identification (rock, plant, and animal), and reading topographic maps
will be introduced in the classroom and expanded upon during a two-
day overnight field trip.
NATURAL RESOURCES
See AGNR for course listings
NURSING
See Registered Nursing or Vocational Nursing
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (OAS)
OAS 10 EXCEL FOR WINDOWS – I – 1 Unit
(formerl y CIS 10, MIS 73)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This is an introductory course that introduces the concepts, principles,
and uses of the EXCEL spreadsheet through multi-media lecture,
demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include use of the
Windows environment; creating, editing, formatting, and printing a
worksheet; charts/graphs development; and formulas/functions using
relative and absolute cell reference. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 11 EXCEL FOR WINDOWS – II – 1 Unit
(formerl y CIS 11, MIS 74)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: OAS 10 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
Designed to expand and improve worksheet skills through multi-media
lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include
managing workbook data, using tables, analyzing table data,
automating worksheet tasks, enhancing charts, and using what-if
analysis. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 12 EXCEL FOR WINDOWS – III – 1 Unit
(formerl y CIS 11, MIS 75)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: OAS 11 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
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Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
Designed to expand and improve worksheet skills to a more advanced
level of proficiency through multi-media lecture, demonstration, and
discussion. Instruction will include analyzing data using PivotTables,
exchanging data between programs, sharing files using the web,
customizing Excel, and advanced worksheet management and
programming in Excel. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
OAS 30 CREATING AND MANAGING THE VIRTUAL OFFICE –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
There has been an increase in interest in using technology to work
from home – telecommuting. Individuals may choose to work outside
of their corporate/business office or may be entrepreneurs who wish to
be self-employed. This course will explore issues that should be
addressed when creating a virtual office. Topics will include managing
your time, customizing your workplace, evaluating and buying
technology, communicating with technology, and business ethics. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 51 INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING AND WORD –
3 Units (formerl y BUSI 51)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
An introductory course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. Class
includes learning to type alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys by
touch; developing speed and accuracy; and formatting business
documents including letters, memos, reports, tables and labels.
Recommended for all students that want to learn typing and Microsoft
Word. No prior knowledge of computers is required making this course
an excellent place to start for beginning computer users. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 52 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING AND WORD – 3 Units
(formerl y BUSI 52)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: OAS 51 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
An intermediate course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. This
course continues the development of keyboarding speed and accuracy
while emphasizing the formatting of various kinds of business
correspondence, reports, tables, forms, and desktop publishing
projects from rough drafts. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
OAS 53 ADVANCED KEYBOARDING AND WORD – 3 Units
(formerl y BUSI 53)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: OAS 52 with a grade of C or higher
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
An advanced course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. This is the
capstone course allowing the student to meet any business document
requirement. The course is designed to give additional practice in
building speed and accuracy and to apply previously learned document
formatting competencies to a variety of integrated office projects in
international marketing, hospitality, travel, energy, electronics,
insurance, government, law, and medicine. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
OAS 64 COMPUTERIZED TEN-KEY – .5 Unit (formerl y BUSI 64)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lab total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
A course designed to teach the numeric 10-key pad by touch on the
computer with speed and accuracy using industry standards for data
entry. Proficiency on three employment tests used by three large
interstate corporations help the student meet employment standards.
The course has been designed to accommodate hearing impaired
students. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 80 OUTLOOK – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with
appropriate software. Computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resource Center and the Tehama Campus. Students taking
the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in
the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces the student to the use of Microsoft Outlook, a
desktop information management program in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Instruction will include managing email messages, scheduling
appointments and activities with the Calendar, entering and updating
names and addresses as contacts, creating and maintaining an
electronic to-do list with Tasks, and using Categories to organize, sort,
and search. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 84 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION WORKSITE LEARNING –
1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
OAS 91 WORD FOR WINDOWS - I – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate
software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resources Center and the Tehama Campus. Students
taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used
in the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces word processing through using Microsoft
WORD for Windows. Microsoft WORD will be used to complete the
functions of creating, editing, saving, opening and printing documents
with varying degrees of difficulty. Topics to be covered include: file
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management; creating new documents using both the blank Word
document screen or wizards and templates; selecting text to
move/copy/delete/format or utilize the clipboard; creating and
formatting tables, including calculations; spelling and thesaurus tools;
font, paragraph and page formatting; customized tabs; indents; bullets
and numbering; borders and shading; headers, footers, and page
numbering; finding and replacing. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 92 WORD FOR WINDOWS - II – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: OAS 91 or OAS 51 with a grade of C or higher. Ability to
type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate
software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resources Center and the Tehama Campus. Students
taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used
in the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This course introduces word processing through using Microsoft
WORD for Windows. Microsoft WORD will be designed to expand and
improve basic word processing skills to a higher level of proficiency
through multi-media lecture/demonstration/discussion. Instruction will
include a review of basic concepts and commands, illustrating
documents with graphics, creating a web site, merging word
documents, working with styles and templates, developing multi-page
documents; and integrating Word with other programs. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 93 WORD FOR WINDOWS - III – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: OAS 92 with a grade of C or higher
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with appropriate
software. Some computer access is provided on campus at the
Learning Resources Center and the Tehama Campus. Students
taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used
in the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
Designed to expand and improve word processing skills to a more
advanced level of proficiency through multi-media lecture/
demonstration/discussion on an IBM compatible microcomputer.
Instruction will include a review of word processing concepts and
commands; exploring advanced graphics, building forms, working with
charts and diagrams, collaborating with workgroups, using macros and
customizing Word. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
OAS 94 POWERPOINT – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Class will require outside time using a computer with
appropriate software. Some computer access is provided on campus
at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama Campus. Students
taking the Internet format of this course must have access to the same
version of the Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used
in the course.
Class Hours: 13.5 lecture/13.5 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 54)
This is a hands-on course designed to familiarize students with
Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will learn how to create effective slide
show presentations with emphasis on customizing text, graphics and
charts. Students will work with embedded and linked objects as well
as hyperlinks and use PowerPoint’s many slide show features. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 110 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY – 3 Units
(formerl y HEOC 110, MEDA 151)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides students with an understanding of the language
of medicine through the study of basic word structures and anatomical,
pathological, and operative terms used within the integumentary,
musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory systems, blood
and lymphatic systems, digestive system, digestive, endocrine, special
senses, urinary, male and female reproductive, obstetrics, radiology,
diagnostic imaging, oncology and pharmacology. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
OAS 112 MEDICAL CODING – 3 Units (formerl y HEOC 112,
MEDA 156, MEDA 156A)
Prerequisite: OAS 110 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is basic introduction to coding for medical billing and
reimbursement. It is designed to provide the learner with fundamentals
needed to use the systems correctly and consistently. The student will
learn the structure and format of medical coding books (e.g., ICD-9-CM
or ICD-10-CM; CPT; HCPCS, Level II) and develop skills in assigning
accurate codes. The student will use acceptable coding guidelines
through practical application. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 113 ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING – 3 Units
Prerequisite: OAS 112 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course has been designed to enable the learner to interpret health
record documentation for code assignment. Students will apply
established coding guidelines for each coding classification system
included in the course (e.g. ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM; CPT; HCPCS,
Level II). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 114 HEALTHCARE BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT –
3 Units
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in, or have
completed OAS 113 and OAS 150 with a grade of C or higher.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course will provide the linkage between specialized medical office
administration practices such as computerized medical account
management and medical coding. The course will enable students to
understand the processing of healthcare claims as it relates to various
insurance payer requirements beginning with abstracting information
from medical chart documents and following procedural steps based
on the nature of the patient status and payer. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
OAS 150 ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS – 3 Units
(formerl y MEDA 150B)
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions
with electronic records in a medical office. Topics covered are
computerized systems for appointment scheduling and follow-up:
claim forms and coding; patient and insurance billing, and medical
practice financial management. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 152 KEYBOARDING FOR SPEED AND ACCURACY – .5 Unit
(formerl y OAS 268, OAS 268AD, BUSI 268AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Class may require outside time using a computer with internet
access and appropriate software. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus.
Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to
the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being
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used in the course.
Class Hours: 27 lab total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
Designed for the beginning to advanced keyboarding student to
improve typing speed and accuracy. Specific drills, proper typing
technique, and ergonomics will be covered in the course. Development
of keyboarding skills are attained through repetitive typing of specific
drills designed to improve both accuracy and speed. This course may
be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 158 OFFICE PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANTS – 3 Units (formerly BUSI 158)
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A capstone course in medical and office technology. This is an
essential class for students wishing to work in any medical or general
office position. Content includes: understanding the medical practice,
the unique issues of working in a medical office, interacting with
patients, dealing with insurance and finances, medical terminology and
ethics, an overview of the billing and reimbursement process,
scheduling appointments, and obtaining employment, office ethics,
greetings, telephone techniques, working with others, mailing and filing
procedures, appointment/calendaring employment testing, and career
planning. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 160 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION – 3 Units
(formerl y OAS 159/160, BUSI 159B)
Prerequisite: BUAD 166 and OAS 51 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: OAS 110 or previous completion of OAS 110 with a grade
of C or higher
Note: Class may require outside time using a computer with Internet
access and appropriate software. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resources Center and the Tehama campus.
Students taking the Internet format of this course must have access to
the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being
used in the course.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 162)
A course designed to help the student reinforce and expand
knowledge of medical vocabulary and to acquire medical transcription
skills through the typing of medical notes, reports, and diagnostic case
histories. Further experience in transcribing diagnostic imaging,
oncology, cardiology, hematology, general surgery, plastic surgery,
dentistry, orthopedics, neurology, psychiatry, urology, obstetrics,
pediatrics, otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, respiratory,
gastroenterology, and pathology. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
OAS 166 RECORDS MANAGEMENT – 2 Units
(formerl y BUSI 163)
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total (when offered in the Distance
Education format, hours will total 108)
A study of the basic principles, rules, and procedures of filing. It
includes a study of alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing.
Various types of filing equipment will be analyzed. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
OAS 171 PROOFREADING SKILLS – 2 Units (formerl y BUSI 168)
Advisory: Ability to type 25 wpm.
Class Hours: 36 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 108)
The course covers the application of appropriate methods of
proofreading documents common to the work place, and an overview
of the essential skills needed to perform text-editing functions in
business settings. High level proofreading skills are vital to the efficient
operation and productivity of the information-processing office.
Proofreading has become a "must" for quality control in the work place.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
OAS 250 KEYBOARDING AND WORD – ADAPTIVE – 3 Units
(formerl y OAS 250AD and BUSI 250AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Internet and classroom students will require access to a
computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and
Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on
campus at the Learning Resource Center and the Tehama campus.
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
A personal-use individualized course in keyboarding designed to meet
the needs of students with physical and/or specific learning disabilities.
Interested students must be interviewed by the instructor and DSPS
and/or Learning Services Office to determine if the course is
appropriate for the student’s abilities and interests and to make
arrangements for support services. The course includes instruction in
correct keyboarding techniques appropriate for the individual student.
Instruction covers memos, letters, tables, reports, and business forms.
Students work toward personal growth objectives. This course does
not meet the requirement of OAS 51 Introduction to Keyboarding and
Word for an Associate in Arts degree or certificate.
PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)
PHIL 6 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
A transfer humanities course introducing students to some of the major
philosophical issues in the history of philosophy through the critical
examination of primary texts. It will both explore what is special about
the questions philosophers ask and consider the most famous answers
philosophers have given to those questions. Areas covered include
philosophy of mind, epistemology, metaphysics, moral philosophy,
political philosophy, philosophy of science, aesthetics, and philosophy
of religion. The course may be offered in a distance education format.
PHIL 7 ETHICS: UNDERSTANDING RIGHT AND WRONG –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course critically examines both the concept of morality as well as
a number of representative ethical theories, such as Kantianism,
Utilitarianism, Contractarianism, Divine Command Theory and Virtue
Ethics. It also introduces students to a range of moral and social
problems such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, cloning,
warfare, gender and sexuality issues, political and economic issues,
and the moral status of the natural world. This course may be offered
in a distance education format.
PHIL 8 LOGIC – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
Logic is the science that evaluates arguments. This course introduces
principles of reasoning with emphasis on deductive logic. It will
provide students with extensive experience in identifying a range of
correct and incorrect argument forms. The course may include a
treatment of inductive reasoning and fallacies. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
PHIL 14 MODERN WESTERN PHILOSOPHY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on Western Philosophy from the 16
th
to the 18
th
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century, with emphasis on broad epistemological and metaphysical
developments of empiricism and rationalism in philosophical thought
Descartes to Kant. It may include approximate precursors and
successors. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
PE 4 LIFETIME FITNESS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total
In keeping with the primary purpose of Wellness, this course is
designed to provide insight relative to the values derived by enriching
the quality of our lives. Further, it includes the mechanisms for
identifying individual needs and providing the means for measurement
and improvement of lifestyles to reach a higher level of well-being.
This course provides a personalized approach to assess and prescribe
the necessary programs to improve the components of physical fitness
and wellness. In addition to the health related components of physical
fitness (cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, muscular
flexibility, body composition), topics covered include nutrition and
weight control, cardiovascular risk reduction, stress management, drug
and alcohol abuse, AIDS, and environmental health issues. This
course further prepares enrollees in successfully passing certification
testing conducted by National Council on Strength and Fitness.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/FITNESS & CONDITIONING
PE 11 FUNDAMENTAL CONDITIONING – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 1AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed for students who wish to assess and improve
physical fitness levels and encourage a healthy attitude toward overall
physical conditioning and fitness. Students receive instruction
concerning the theories and practical activities involved in obtaining
and maintaining an appropriate level of physical fitness, and through
this process the students gain the ability to develop strategies and
knowledge to make informed decisions for healthy lifestyle habits.
PE 12A BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS – 1 Unit
(formerl y PE 12, HPE 24AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is an introduction to weight training and fitness. It will
include the safety aspects of successful weight training and techniques
associated with a well-rounded beginning weight training program. This
class will focus on the introduction of basic core lifts primarily through
the use of weight lifting machines and circuit training programs that
target the major muscle groups and emphasize the connection
between cardiovascular fitness and strength training.
PE 12B INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS –
1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 12A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is for the intermediate level weight training and fitness
student that has successfully passed PE 12A, Beginning Weight
Training and Fitness. It will teach the intermediate level weight training
and fitness student the safety issues and techniques involved in using
free weight resistance training exercises. Emphasis will be on
developing a workout program that includes the use of free weight
(dumbbell and barbell), power lifting techniques, and Olympic lifts for
total development of the various muscle groups. Through the use of
cardiovascular exercises and resistance exercises the student will be
able to develop a high level of whole body fitness.
PE 12C ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING AND FITNESS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 12B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is an advanced weight lifting and fitness class where the
student sets his/her own goals and develops a program to meet their
goals. This class will focus on the student’s ability to generate, assess
and apply an individual fitness program to meet individual fitness goals
and encourage lifetime fitness.
PE 15 AEROBIC DANCE – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 53AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A complete physical conditioning program designed to increase
cardiovascular efficiency through choreographed dances.
PE 16 AEROBIC EXERCISE – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 63AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 total activity
A complete physical conditioning program designed to increase
cardiovascular efficiency through aerobic type exercises.
PE 17 YOGA – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Introduction to basic yoga postures. Students will study and practice
the principles of yoga exercise through self-awareness, breathing,
relaxation, visualization, and meditation. Students will also learn the
origin and history of yoga as a form of healthful exercise. This course
is designed to meet all levels of experience in yoga techniques.
AQUATICS
PE 30A BEGINNING SWIMMING – 1 Unit
(formerl y PE 30, HPE 40AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This class provides instruction in aquatic skills necessary for survival,
efficiency in swimming, and conditioning in the aquatic environment.
PE 30B INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 30A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to help the intermediate swimmer improve
cardiovascular endurance through swimming and to teach sound
individual conditioning techniques. Instruction will emphasize freestyle
and backstroke. Each student will progress toward becoming an
endurance swimmer for enhanced fitness.
PE 30C ADVANCED SWIMMING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to develop training skills, knowledge, strategy,
and appreciation of competitive swimming for the advanced swimmer.
Students that are preparing for competitive team, club, or triathlon
training are encouraged to enroll in this course.
PE 31 AQUA AEROBICS – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 79AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 total
Aqua aerobics is an activity/fitness class where the student will be
exposed to basic aquatic aerobic exercises. Water is the perfect
medium for providing natural resistance for toning, firming, and
strengthening the whole body. Exercising in water provides the student
an opportunity to gain higher levels of fitness while minimizing the
harsh impact to the body and joints like land base exercises do. This
class includes upright movement skills, and is not a swimming class.
PE 32 WATER POLO – 1 Unit (formerly HPE 44AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to acquaint students with the sport of water
polo. Emphasis on rules, individual skills, team play, and game strategy.
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PE 35 LIFEGUARD TRAINING – 2 Units (formerl y HPE 43AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: Red Cross Level VII swimming skills.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
A course designed to provide training and prepare student for
certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Professional
Rescuers CPR, and First Aid Basics. Students who are legally
mandated to repeat this course can contact the Division for details on
how to enroll.
PE 37 SPRINGBOARD DIVING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to present diving skills and techniques for both
the one (1) meter and three (3) meter spring diving board, and criteria
used to judge or score a dive.
DANCE
For Dance courses, refer to DAN in the catalog
RACQUET SPORTS
PE 51A BEGINNING TENNIS – 1 Unit
(formerl y PE 51, HPE 35AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
A course designed for the beginning tennis player. This course
emphasizes the fundamentals, techniques and rules of the game of
tennis.
PE 51B INTERMEDIATE TENNIS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 51A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This tennis course is designed for the player who has achieved a
degree of stroke accuracy and dependability. This course will
emphasize power, spin and controlled depth of shots. Footwork and
game plan strategies will be developed along with first serve offensive
shots.
PE 51C ADVANCED TENNIS – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 51B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course will help prepare the student for competitive tennis play.
The course will take students with an intermediate level skill
development in all phases of the game of tennis and work to improve
the power and consistency with which these skills are used. In
addition to improved use of tennis skills the course will also focus on
successful strategies of both singles and doubles play.
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS AND TEAM SPORTS
PE 60 SELF-DEFENSE – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 2AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach students techniques in self-defense.
The student will acquire fundamental skills in stances, punches,
blocks, kicks, and escape maneuvers.
PE 62 GOLF – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 32AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary to participate in the game of golf.
PE 69 FOOTBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 3AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary to participate in the game of football with a strong emphasis
on team play.
PE 70A BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL – 1 Unit
(formerl y PE 70, HPE 6AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
An introduction to the game of volleyball with beginning skills and an
understanding and appreciation for the game of volleyball.
Demonstration, drills and practice will provide the student with the
opportunity to develop basic skills. Rules, basic strategy, and team
play will enhance the student’s knowledge to continue this activity at a
higher level.
PE 70B INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 70A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Designed to improve player skills, techniques and knowledge at an
intermediate level for the game of volleyball. Demonstration and
drills/practice will provide the student with the opportunity for improving
skill level. Intermediate skills, such as quick offense/attack will be
demonstrated and rehearsed. Students will have the opportunity to
evaluate and apply knowledge of “out-of-system” play.
PE 70C ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PE 70B with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to continue furthering a student’s knowledge of
the rules and strategies of volleyball as well as practicing the ability to
perform volleyball skills. Higher level skills and strategies
corresponding to the course objectives will be taught and practiced
during this course. Demonstration, drills, practice, team play, and
video analysis will provide the student with opportunities to improve
their personal, as well as their team, skills. Advanced skills, such as
slide hitting, multiple attack offense, and jump serving, will be
demonstrated and rehearsed. Students will learn to evaluate and
apply various offensive and defensive systems.
PE 71 SOFTBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 5AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary to participate in the game of softball with a strong emphasis
on team play.
PE 72 BASEBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 5AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary to participate in the game of baseball with a strong
emphasis on team play.
PE 73 TRACK & FIELD TECHNIQUES – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 12AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary for track and field.
PE 74 SOCCER – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 41AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills and knowledge
necessary for soccer.
PE 75 BASKETBALL – 1 Unit (formerly HPE 4AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lab total
Designed to develop basic skills, understanding and appreciation for
the game of basketball. The use of lecture, demonstration and drills will
provide the student with the opportunity for skill development. Rules,
strategy, and team play will enhance the student’s knowledge of the
game of basketball.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION – ATHLETICS (PEAT)
PEAT 5 INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOTBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 14AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate football athlete. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Football instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 6 THEORY OF FOOTBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 9AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate football athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate football. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 7 INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 61AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate volleyball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Volleyball instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 8 THEORY OF VOLLEYBALL – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 52AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate volleyball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate volleyball. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 9 INTERCOLLEGIATE CROSS COUNTRY – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 29AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate cross-country athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Cross country instruction, practice and competition at the
intercollegiate level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title
5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a
student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 10 THEORY OF CROSS COUNTRY – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 30AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate cross country
athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it
is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory and strategies of cross
country. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5
regulations. The California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a
student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 11 INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 15AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate basketball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 lab hours total
Basketball instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 12 THEORY OF BASKETBALL – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 13AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate basketball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate basketball. This course is repeatable in accordance
with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 13 INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 62AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate softball athlete. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Softball instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate level.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 14 THEORY OF SOFTBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 42AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate softball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate softball. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 15 INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 16AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate baseball athlete.
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Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Baseball instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 16 THEORY OF BASEBALL – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 10AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate baseball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate baseball. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 17 INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AND FIELD – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 18AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate track and field athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Track and field instruction, practice and competition at the
intercollegiate level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title
5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a
student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 18 THEORY OF TRACK AND FIELD – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 28AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate track and field
athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it
is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory and strategies of
intercollegiate track and field. Note: This course may be repeated
once for a total of two enrollments. As the athlete's skills and
proficiencies are enhanced, the theoretical and strategic aspects
become more complex and require additional instruction.
PEAT 19 INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 17AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate tennis athlete. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Tennis instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate level.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 20 THEORY OF TENNIS – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 68AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate tennis athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate tennis. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 23 INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 71AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate soccer athlete. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Soccer instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate level.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 24 THEORY OF SOCCER – 1 Unit (formerl y HPE 70AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate soccer athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/ 27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate soccer. This course is repeatable in accordance with
Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 25 INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING AND DIVING – 3 Units
(formerl y HPE 82AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate swimming and diving
athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it
is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 hours total
Swimming and diving instruction, practice and competition at the
intercollegiate level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title
5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic Association
(CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a
student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 26 THEORY OF SWIMMING AND DIVING – 1 Unit
(formerl y HPE 83AB)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate swimming and
diving athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate
athlete, it is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 activity total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate swimming and diving. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 29 INTERCOLLEGIATE WRESTLING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Tryouts may be required to determine performance capability.
This course is designed for the intercollegiate wrestler. Although this
class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 162-175 lab total
Wrestling instruction, practice and competition at the intercollegiate
level. This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations.
The California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 30 THEORY OF WRESTLING – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate wrestler. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
A course designed to teach the rules, theory, and strategies of
intercollegiate wrestling. This course is repeatable in accordance with
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Title 5 regulations. The California Community College Athletic
Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated enrollment
based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 41 OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate football athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
intercollegiate football player during the off-season of competition.
Through the use of specialized strength/conditioning programs, football
specific drills and techniques the student will be provided the
opportunity to increase their strength, endurance and football
abilities/skills to prepare them for the intercollegiate football season.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 42 OFF-SEASON SOCCER TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate soccer athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
soccer athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills and
techniques for the sport of soccer that will help prepare the athlete for
the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 43 OFF-SEASON VOLLEYBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate volleyball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
volleyball athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills
and techniques for the sport of volleyball that will help prepare the
athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is
repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also
allow for repeated enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for
the particular sport.
PEAT 44 OFF-SEASON WRESTLING TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate wrestler. Although
this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open to all
individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
wrestler during the off-season of competition. The course will involve
strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills and
techniques for the sport of wrestling that will help prepare the athlete
for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular
sport.
PEAT 45 OFF-SEASON BASKETBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate basketball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
basketball athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills
and techniques for the sport of basketball that will help prepare the
athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is
repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also
allow for repeated enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for
the particular sport.
PEAT 46 OFF-SEASON BASEBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate baseball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
baseball athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills
and techniques for the sport of baseball that will help prepare the
athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is
repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also
allow for repeated enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for
the particular sport.
PEAT 47 OFF-SEASON SOFTBALL TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate softball athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
softball athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills and
techniques for the sport of softball that will help prepare the athlete for
the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 48 OFF-SEASON SWIMMING AND DIVING TRAINING –
1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate swimmer and
diver. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is
open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
swimming and diving athlete during the off season of competition. The
course will involve strength and conditioning programs as well as
specific skills and techniques for the sport of swimming and diving that
will help prepare the athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season.
This course is repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The
California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)
regulations also allow for repeated enrollment based on a student
athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
PEAT 49 OFF-SEASON TENNIS TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate tennis athlete.
Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it is open
to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
tennis athlete during the off-season of competition. The course will
involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills and
techniques for the sport of tennis that will help prepare the athlete for
the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is repeatable in
accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California Community College
Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also allow for repeated
enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for the particular sport.
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PEAT 50 OFF-SEASON TRACK AND FIELD TRAINING – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: This course is designed for the intercollegiate track and field
athlete. Although this class is designed for the intercollegiate athlete, it
is open to all individuals.
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This is an intercollegiate class designed for the development of the
track & field athlete during the off season of competition. The course
will involve strength and conditioning programs as well as specific skills
and techniques for the sport of track & field that will help prepare the
athlete for the next intercollegiate sport season. This course is
repeatable in accordance with Title 5 regulations. The California
Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regulations also
allow for repeated enrollment based on a student athlete’s eligibility for
the particular sport.
PEAT 94 WORKSITE LEARNING FOR ATHLETICS/COACHING –
1-8 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHSC)
(see also Earth Science – ESCI)
PHSC 1 PHYSICAL SCIENCE SURVEY – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
Lecture-discussion, demonstration and lab activities cover selected
theories of physics and chemistry, emphasizing the conceptual basis of
these theories. The course is designed for non-science majors as part
of their general education requirement in science. This course is not
appropriate for students who have taken college level physics or
chemistry.
PHYSICS (PHYS)
PHYS 2A GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course provides an introduction to the principles and applications
of mechanics, using the mathematical tools of algebra and right
triangle trigonometry. Topics include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s
Laws, gravity, energy and momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, heat,
fluids and simple harmonic motion.
PHYS 2B GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS – 4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: PHYS 2A with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
This course is a continuation of PHYS 2A, covering mechanical waves
(including sound), electricity, magnetism, geometric optics, interference
and diffraction and elementary modern physics.
PHYS 4A PHYSICS (MECHANICS) – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3A with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement
Level 6 or higher
Corequisite: MATH 3B or previous completion of MATH 3B with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
The fundamental principles of mechanics are treated within the
mathematical framework of elementary differential and integral
calculus. Vectors, Newton's Laws, work, energy gravitation, linear and
angular momentum, rotational dynamics and motion studies are
discussed.
PHYS 4B PHYSICS (ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM) – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 3B with a grade of C or higher or Math Placement
Level 7; and PHYS 4A with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: MATH 4A, or previous completion of MATH 4A with a
grade of C or higher.
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
The fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism are treated
using vector integral calculus. Topics include Coulombs Law, electric
fields, potentials, Gauss’ Law, Ohm’s Law, D-C circuits, Magnetism,
Biot-Savart Law, Amperes Law, Capacitance, inductance and RC
circuits.
PHYS 4C PHYSICS (HEAT, WAVES, OPTICS, AND MODERN
PHYSICS) – 4 Units
Prerequisite: PHYS 4B with a grade of C or higher, and MATH 4A with
a grade of C or higher or Math Placement Level 7
Corequisite: MATH 4B or previous completion of MATH 4B with a
grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture/54 lab total
The third in a three-course sequence, this course covers heat and
thermodynamics, general properties of waves, electromagnetic waves,
reflection and refraction, interference and diffraction, and selected
topics in modern physics.
PHYSIOLOGY (PHY)
PHY 1 PHYSIOLOGY– 5 Units (formerly PHY 1/PHY 1L)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 72 lecture/54 lab total
A study of cellular, tissues, and organ function in the human body. A
college level course surveying the elements of human physiology in
selected organ systems with an emphasis on their control and
integration. The course will be presented in a lecture/discussion
format with appropriate audio visual aids to emphasize selected
concepts. Experiments are performed in the laboratory to illustrate
functional characteristics of cells, membranes, and organ systems
discussed in lecture and to provide direct experience with lab
techniques, recording systems, and methods of data analysis. Some
previous knowledge of anatomy and chemistry is helpful, but not
required for success in the course. A prerequisite for A.D.N. and
Dental Hygiene programs.
POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS)
POLS 1 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The central emphasis of this course is upon the terms and concepts
used in the field of political science. Discussion centers upon the
nature of political science, the origin and nature of the State, patterns
and functions of government, the nature of political ideologies, the
nature of the U.S. Constitution and the basic principles of a
constitution. It is recommended that students majoring in political
science or other social sciences take this course. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
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POLS 2 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT –
3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to United States and California government and
politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and
processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior,
political issues, and public policy. This course satisfies the CSU
requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and local
government (US-2 and US-3). This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
POLS 20 POLITICS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course focuses on the political dynamics of selected developing
nations. Major emphasis will be on problems of poverty, colonialism,
comparative political structures and behavior, imperialism and
international relations. Tensions in political culture between traditional
and non-traditional values in contemporary developing societies will
also be examined. This course may be offered in a distance education
format.
POLS 25 GLOBAL POLITICS – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher; or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher; and POLS 2
with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the political, social, and economic methods and
processes by which nations of the world conduct relations with each
other and within a global system. Ideology, nationalism, diplomacy,
warfare, and the role of international organizations will be addressed.
Major events of the last two centuries and present day issues will be
evaluated in the context of a global system of international relations.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)
PSYC 1A GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an introduction to psychology as a science and
as an applied field. The course provides an integration of physiological,
cognitive, social-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, cultural, and
evolutionary perspectives. Topics include research methods, the
nervous system, perception, learning, thinking, memory, human
development, social behavior, emotions, motivation, personality,
abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
PSYC 5 HUMAN SEXUALITY– 3 Units (formerl y PHY 5)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An informative course in human sexuality, including human
development from conception to adulthood. The anatomy and
physiology of sex as well as behavioral and social aspects of human
sexuality, and myths and laws governing sexual practices will be
covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
PSYC 14 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
ADJUSTMENT – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an overview of psychology as applied to modern
life. It focuses on using psychological perspectives and concepts
toward understanding one’s self and development, relating to others,
and coping with everyday challenges. Topics include personality,
stress, health, emotions, interpersonal relations, gender, sexuality,
mental illness, and psychotherapy. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
PSYC 15 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: PSYC 1A and/or SOC 1 with a grade of C or higher; and
ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or
higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is a study of human interaction. The focus is on the
individual within a social context. Topics such as attitude formation;
conformity; obedience to authority; liking and loving; gender, age, and
cultural diversity; prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping; pro-social
behavior and altruism; aggression; power and leadership; group think
and deindividuation; conflict resolution and peacemaking are explored.
In addition, the research methods and theories used by social
psychologists are discussed. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
PSYC 16 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: PSYC 1A with a grade of C or higher; and ENGL 190 with a
grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher, or ESL
138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the scientific and professional contributions of
psychology to the areas of health and wellness including the promotion
of and maintenance of health; the prevention and treatment of illness;
how psychological, social, and biological factors influence one’s overall
state of health; understanding the roles of patients and health care
providers; and the improvement of health care systems and health
policy formation. Individual characteristics such as gender, culture,
lifestyle, personality, and relationships and their effects on health are
explored. Students pursuing psychology, health care, and/or human
services as their profession will find this course beneficial. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
PSYC 17 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: PSYC 1A with a grade of C or higher; and ENGL 1A with a
grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course provides an overview of psychological disorders, their
characteristics, etiology, and treatment. The course discusses the
many specific types of mental illness along with fundamental issues
such as historical and modern perspectives on mental illness,
diagnosis and assessment, research methods, intervention and
therapies, and legal and ethical issues. This course may be offered in
a distance education format.
PSYC 20 CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: PSYC 1A with a grade of C or higher; and ENGL 280 with a
grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 5 or higher, or ESL
138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
An introduction to cultural influences on human behavior, emotions and
patterns of thinking, including theories, research and findings. Topics
span a range of issues such as life-span development, abnormal
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behavior and mental health, drug use, self-concept, emotions, gender
expectations and gender roles, social behavior, perception, learning,
intelligence, and psychotherapy. By providing students with an
understanding of cultural relativism this course will encourage them to
interact with tolerance and/or appreciation in a world where there is an
increasing contact among different cultures. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
PSYC 25 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS – 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 14 with a grade of C or higher and PSYC 1A with
a grade of C or higher
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 7
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course surveys various psychological research methods with an
emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, descriptive
methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation,
and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will
be examined through a review of research in a variety of the sub-
disciplines of psychology.
PSYC 41 CULTURAL/SOCIAL CONTEXT OF CHILDHOOD –
3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines child development with a focus on the effects of
cultural and social factors. These factors include those such the
socialization process and cultural influences such as ethnic identity,
socioeconomic status, gender roles, family, peers, faith, and
community. Significant references highlight the experiences of
children and their families from several different historically under-
represented groups. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
PSYC 46 HUMAN MEMORY AND LEARNING - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course explores human memory, learning, and thinking
processes. Topics include: how memories are formed and retrieved,
how learning and memory can be improved, factors that influence our
abilities to learn and remember, learning habits and behaviors through
conditioning, typical and atypical memory flaws, including disorders
such as post-traumatic stress disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and
amnesia. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
PSYC 94 PSYCHOLOGY WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Psychology Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job- experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses
to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies
through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16
units through repeating this course since course content varies
and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A
maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester. 75 hours
of paid work, or 60 hours of unpaid (volunteer) work earn one semester
unit.
REGISTERED NURSING (REGN)
See Also: HEOC and VOCN
REGN 1 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE –
6.5 Units (formerl y REGN 60)
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the nursing
program
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in REGN 2
Class Hours: 117 lecture total
In this first course leading to Registered Nursing licensure, the
theoretical foundation is built by the student for application in the
clinical area of adult and elderly adult medical-surgical nursing. The
learner is studying the underlying theories and principles of
fundamental nursing care and is introduced to concepts of medical-
surgical nursing, which are demonstrated in the corequisite clinical
course, REGN 2 Clinical Foundations of Nursing Care. The learner
expands on prerequisite course work to ensure a safe foundation for
clinical practice. The student demonstrates critical thinking through
application of the nursing process. Fundamental physical health
assessment is emphasized and therapeutic communication is applied
in patient and family interactions. Wellness is promoted through the
patient education process.
REGN 2 CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE –
5.5 Units (formerl y REGN 61)
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the nursing
program
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in REGN 1
Note: All students participating in clinical rotations must submit proof of
immunizations, TB clearance, and physical examination; pass a drug
screening and a background check; and, have current certification in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the health professional
according to established program process prior to going into clinical
facilities. Students are financially responsible for meeting these
requirements.
Class Hours: 297 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
The first clinical course leading to Registered Nursing licensure finds
the student building a safe foundation for nursing care with basic
nursing skill demonstration in the Clinical Skills Laboratory. Successful
completion of basic nursing skills as vital signs, bathing, skin care,
mobility, and bowel care are then applied to patient care in the hospital
setting. The Clinical Skills Laboratory is utilized continuously
throughout the course for more complex fundamental skills such as
medication preparation and administration, urinary catheterization, and
sterile technique. Application of the theory presented in the co-
requisite course, REGN 1 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Care,
finds the student caring for adult and elderly adult medical-surgical
patients. The student organizes nursing care through the nursing
process; demonstrates effective communication; and maximizes
opportunities for patient education. Simulation lab activity is used to
enhance theory application to the care of medical-surgical patients.
REGN 10 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING I – 6.5 Units (formerl y REGN 70)
Prerequisite: REGN 1 and REGN 2 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in REGN 11 and
REGN 12
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 117 lecture total
REGN 10 is a required prerequisite for REGN 20 and REGN 21. REGN
10 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing program at
Shasta College. This course is one of three Corequisite courses that
make up the second semester of the Associate Degree Nursing
program. Building upon the content of REGN 1 and REGN 2, the
students will expand their knowledge of medical surgical nursing.
Foundational information regarding disease process, etiology,
pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations begin each unit of study.
Then, utilizing a nursing process matrix, medical surgical content is
discussed in relationship to assessment, diagnosis, planning, nursing
interventions, and evaluation. Independent, dependent, and
collaborative nursing interventions are explored.
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REGN 11 CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING I – 4.5 Units (formerl y REGN 71)
Prerequisite: REGN 1 and REGN 2 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 10 and REGN 12
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 243 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
REGN 11 is a required prerequisite for REGN 20 and REGN 21.
REGN 11 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College. This course is one of three co-requisite
courses that make up the second semester of the Associate Degree
Nursing program. Building upon the content of REGN 1 and REGN 2,
the students will expand the fundamental clinical nursing skills they
mastered. Students will have a variety of patient assignments on the
medical floor, surgical floor, neurology floor, orthopedic floor, operating
room and emergency room. Students will have assignments in
specialty areas as available, such as the pre-anesthesia surgical suite
and respiratory therapy. Clinical skills will include receiving report,
organizing their patient care, delegation, assessments, education,
documentation, medication administration, intravenous therapy, blood
administration, TPN/Lipid administration, capillary blood glucose
measurement, and analyzing daily labs. A heavy focus is on improving
objective and subjective nursing assessment skills. Students will
progress from providing care for a single patient to providing care to
two increasingly complex patients. Emphasis is placed on the
integration of theory and the nursing process into the clinical setting by
use of clinical papers, medical record review, and clinical conferences.
REGN 12 ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING – 1 Unit (formerl y REGN 72)
Prerequisite: REGN 1 and REGN 2 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 10 and REGN 11
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 54 lab total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
REGN 12 is a required prerequisite for REGN 20 and REGN 21 and is
a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing program at Shasta
College. This course is one of three co-requisite courses that make up
the second semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Building upon the content of REGN 1 and REGN 2 the students will
expand the basic assessment skills they mastered. Clinical Skills Lab
activities focus on detailed assessment skills. These skills include
subjective and objective assessment activities. Subjective assessment
skills include taking a complete patient history and use of open-ended,
closed-ended, and probing questions to explore key areas in more
depth. Objective assessment skills include inspection, auscultation,
percussion, palpation, and the use of specialized equipment. A key
focus is how to individualize assessments based upon patient
diagnosis and significant patient data. High fidelity simulation will be
used to allow interactive system based case study activities. Students
will utilize an electronic documentation system.
REGN 20 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF FAMILY/MATERNAL-
CHILD NURSING AND MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
II – 7 Units (formerl y REGN 90)
Prerequisite: REGN 10, REGN 11 and REGN 12 with a grade of C or
higher
Corequisite: REGN 21
Class Hours: 126 lecture total
REGN 20 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College and a required prerequisite for REGN 33
and REGN 34. This course is one of two corequisite courses that
make up the third semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Building upon the content of REGN 10 and REGN 11 and REGN 12,
the students will expand their knowledge of medical surgical nursing
and examine the fundamentals of obstetrical and pediatric nursing.
Concepts emphasized include family, communication, health
promotion, illness prevention, teaching, cultural sensitivity, growth and
development, nursing process, critical thinking, legal-ethical issues and
advocacy.
REGN 20X SELECT THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF FAMILY/
MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING AND MEDICAL
SURGICAL NURSING II (NON-DEGREE) – 4 Units
(formerl y REGN 90X/REGN 91X)
Corequisite: REGN 21X
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the 30-unit
option program
Note: This is the course for the non-degree, 30-unit option student. If
not previously completed, all students participating in clinical rotations
must complete a physical examination and pass required elements,
submit proof of required immunizations, drug screening and a
background check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are
financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
Class Hours: 72 lecture total
REGN 20X is designed for the Licensed Vocational Nurse enrolled in
the 30-uinit non-degree program. It is a required prerequisite course
for REGN 33X, and REGN 34X. This course is one of two co-requisite
courses that make up the third semester of the Non Degree Registered
Nursing program. The students will expand their knowledge of medical
surgical nursing and examine complications in obstetrical and pediatric
nursing. Concepts emphasized include family, communication, health
promotion, illness prevention, teaching, cultural sensitivity, growth and
development, nursing process, critical thinking, legal-ethical issues and
advocacy.
REGN 21 CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF FAMILY/MATERNAL-CHILD
AND MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II – 5 Units
(formerl y REGN 91)
Prerequisite: REGN 10, REGN 11 and REGN 12 with a grade of C or
higher
Corequisite: REGN 20
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process. 1. Students must be enrolled in REGN 20 and have negative
TB skin test (PPD) or chest x-ray, required immunizations and current
CPR Health Care Provider card good for the entire semester before
they are permitted in the clinical area. 2. Uniforms and supplies
according to the Student Handbook: RN Student Handbook 3. Books
purchased in the previous semesters of the I program. 4. Email
account and Internet access, at home or at college library, LRC. 5.
Internet access to online learning system:
http://online.shastacollege.edu/ 6. Passing and paying for drug testing
and background checks, physical examination, immunizations and
updates, according to program policy.
Class Hours: 270 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
REGN 21 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College and a required prerequisite for REGN 33
and REGN 34. This course is one of two corequisite courses that
make up the third semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
Building upon the content of REGN 10, REGN 11 and REGN 12, the
students will expand the fundamental clinical nursing skills they
mastered. Students will have a variety of patient assignments on the
obstetrical, pediatric, medical, surgical, oncology, and orthopedic floors
with special assignments in the OB clinic, Shasta College preschool,
home care agencies, the emergency department and pre-anesthesia
unit. Clinical skills will include receiving report, organizing their patient
care, assessments, documentation, medication administration,
intravenous therapy, venapuncture, blood administration, TPN/Lipid
administration, accuchecks, and analyzing daily labs. Students will
progress from providing care for a single patient to providing care to up
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to three increasingly complex patients. Emphasis is placed on the
integration of theory and the nursing process into the clinical setting by
use of organizational tools, clinical papers, a nursing care plan, chart
review, and clinical conferences.
REGN 21X CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF FAMILY/MATERNAL-CHILD
AND MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II (NON-
DEGREE) – 4 Units (formerl y REGN 90X/REGN 91X)
Corequisite: REGN 20X
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the 30-unit
option program
Note: This is the course for the LVN non-degree, 30-unit option
student. If not previously completed, all students participating in
clinical rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a
background check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are
financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
Class Hours: 216 clinical total
REGN 21X is designed for the Licensed Vocational Nurse enrolled in
the 30-unit non-degree program. This course is one of two corequisite
courses that make up the first semester of the 30-unit option non-
degree program. The students will expand the fundamental clinical
nursing skills they mastered. Students will have a variety of patient
assignments on the obstetrical, pediatric, medical, surgical, oncology,
and orthopedic floors with special assignments in the OB clinic, Shasta
College preschool, home care agencies, the emergency department
and pre-anesthesia unit. Clinical skills will include receiving report,
organizing their patient care, assessments, documentation, medication
administration, intravenous therapy, venapuncture, blood
administration, TPN/Lipid administration, accuchecks, and analyzing
daily labs. Students will progress from providing care for a single
patient to providing care up to three increasingly complex patients.
Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and the nursing
process into the clinical setting by use of organizational tools, clinical
papers, a nursing care plan, chart review, and clinical conferences.
REGN 33 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH,
COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING & MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING III - 6 Units (formerl y REGN 30/31; 80/81)
Prerequisite: REGN 20 and REGN 21
Corequisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in REGN 34
Class Hours: 108 lecture total
REGN 33 is one of the final required courses for the Associate Degree
Nursing program at Shasta College and one of two co-requisite
courses that comprise the fourth semester of the Associate Degree
Nursing Program. The course provides the conceptual basis of
nursing care for patients in high acuity medical surgical, mental health
and community-based settings. The emphasis of this course is on
complex medical surgical conditions, fundamentals of mental health,
community health nursing, fundamental concepts of nursing
leadership, legal-ethical issues, current trends in practice, preparation
for and successful completion of the licensing examination, and
professional career development. The nursing process and critical
thinking skills are emphasized. Students use the nursing process and
critical thinking to plan, implement, and evaluate the acute and
rehabilitative care of complex medical surgical and mental health
patients. In addition to on-campus meetings, a portion of the course
communication and activities will take place via the internet. Students
will need access to a computer with Internet access.
REGN 33X THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH,
COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING & MEDICAL
SURGICAL NURSING III (NON-DEGREE) – 6 Units
(formerl y REGN 30X/31X; 80X/81X)
Prerequisite: REGN 20X and REGN 21X with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 34X
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the 30-unit
option program
Note: This is the course for the non-degree, 30-unit option student.
Class Hours: 108 lecture total
REGN 33X is one of the final required courses for the Associate Degree
Nursing program at Shasta College and one of two co-requisite courses
that comprise the fourth semester of the Associate Degree Nursing
Program. The course provides the conceptual basis of nursing care for
patients in high acuity medical surgical, mental health and community-
based settings. The emphasis of this course is on complex medical
surgical conditions, fundamentals of mental health, community health
nursing, fundamental concepts of nursing leadership, legal-ethical
issues, current trends in practice, preparation for and successful
completion of the licensing examination, and professional career
development. The nursing process and critical thinking skills are
emphasized. Students use the nursing process and critical thinking to
plan, implement, and evaluate the acute and rehabilitative care of
complex medical surgical and mental health patients. In addition to on-
campus meetings, a portion of the course communication and activities
will take place via the internet. Students will need access to a computer
with internet access.
REGN 34 CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH,
COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING & MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING III –
6 Units (formerl y REGN 32, REGN 82)
Prerequisite: REGN 20 and REGN 21 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 33
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of immunizations, current CPR
certification, TB screening, physical examination, drug screening and a
background check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are
financially responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
Class Hours: 324 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
REGN 34 is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College and one of two co requisite courses that
comprise the fourth semester of the Associate Degree Nursing
Program. Building upon the content of REGN 20 and 21 students
expand previously learned clinical nursing skills to become increasingly
independent. Students have assigned patients in a variety of clinical
settings. For example, clinical rotations may include acute care, critical
care, rehabilitation, mental health, and community health. Each
student will spend 120 hours in a preceptorship during the
semester. The preceptorship is the capstone clinical project of the
semester. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and the
nursing process in the clinical setting through the use of clinical
papers, clinical conferences, group projects, and nursing care plans. In
addition to on-campus meetings and clinical rotations, a portion of the
course communication and activities will take place via the
Internet. Students will need access to a computer with Internet
access.
REGN 34X CLINICAL CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH,
COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING & MEDICAL
SURGICAL NURSING III (NON-DEGREE) – 6 Units
(formerl y REGN 32X, REGN 82X)
Prerequisite: REGN 20X and REGN 21X with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite: REGN 33X
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the 30-unit
option program
Note: This is the course for the non-degree, 30-unit option student. If
not previously completed, all students participating in clinical rotations
must submit proof of immunizations, current CPR certification, TB
screening, physical examination, drug screening and a background
check prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially
responsible for meeting these requirements according to the
established program process.
Class Hours: 324 clinical total
REGN 34X is a required course for the Associate Degree Nursing
program at Shasta College and one of two co requisite courses that
comprise the fourth semester of the Associate Degree Nursing
Program. Building upon the content of REGN 20 and 21 students
expand previously learned clinical nursing skills to become increasingly
independent. Students have assigned patients in a variety of clinical
settings. For example, clinical rotations may include acute care, critical
care, rehabilitation, mental health, and community health. Each student
will spend 120 hours in a preceptorship during the semester. The
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preceptorship is the capstone clinical project of the semester. Emphasis
is placed on the integration of theory and the nursing process in the
clinical setting through the use of clinical papers, clinical conferences,
group projects, and nursing care plans. In addition to on-campus
meetings and clinical rotations, a portion of the course communication
and activities will take place via the Internet. Students will need access
to a computer with Internet access.
SIGN LANGUAGE (SL)
Refer to American Sign Language – ASL
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SDEV)
SDEV 301 PRE-GED TEST PREPARATION – 0 Units
Advisory: English Placement Level 2 or higher
Class Hours: 54-108 lab total
This is a course to prepare the student at the 6th- to 8th-grade reading
level for GED (General Educational Development Test) level work and
to enable students to apply the knowledge gained to real-life situations.
Course content includes skill building and test-taking practice in the
areas of reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics.
The purpose of this class is to provide the necessary foundation for the
student to tackle GED-level work. This course may be offered in a
distance education format.
SDEV 302 GED TEST PREPARATION – 0 Units
Advisory: ENGL 260 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement
Level 3 or higher
Class Hours: 54-108 lab total
This is a course to prepare the student to pass the General Educational
Development (GED) Test and to enable students to apply the
knowledge gained to real-life situations. Course content includes skill
building and test-taking practice in the areas of reading, writing, social
studies, science and mathematics. The purpose of this class is for the
student to successfully pass all five parts of the GED 2002 examination.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
SOCIOLOGY (SOC)
SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the basics of sociology--the study of society.
Sociology examines the interactions among social institutions, cultures,
groups, and individuals. This course will focus on how unequal power
relations organize the social world and shape individual lives, and how
individuals negotiate their lives in different social and economic
contexts. The course will examine a broad array of topics using a
variety of theoretical perspectives and sociological research methods.
The primary goal of this course is to recognize how people's
experiences are shaped by social forces and reshaped through human
action. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
SOC 2 SOCIAL PROBLEMS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines several social problems from a sociological
perspective. This approach makes two major assumptions. First,
individuals are products of their social environment. Questions such as
who we are, what we believe, what we strive for, and how we feel
about ourselves, etc. have to be addressed by analyzing the society in
which we live. This requires the use of the "Sociological Imagination"
or looking at human attitudes, behaviors and feelings in the context of
the social forces and institutional arrangements that shape them.
Second, because sociology considers social structures responsible for
social problems, we need to adapt a critical stance towards all social
forms. This approach will help foster a more critical sociological
approach to social problems. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
SOC 15 SOCIOLOGY OF MASS MEDIA – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course examines the central role media plays in daily life. Starting
from a micro sociological standpoint, students will examine how
knowledge and experiences are increasingly mediated by the mass
media in its various forms. The course also explores the effect of
media, including television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet, on
social institutions which in turn permeate and shape public policy, the
economy, education, and even the family. The course will examine
ways in which mass media contributes to social/cultural power and
stratification and will use the "process of mutual determination" to
examine the relationship between media, individuals, and society. This
course may be offered in a distance education format.
SOC 22 SOCIOLOGY OF AGING – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
The consequences of demographic, economic, and social trends
associated with population aging are challenging policy makers around
the globe. This course will examine these processes as they affect
individuals, families, and societies. Course content will examine
themes surrounding aging and social policy in order to better
understand the social context that contributes to enhancing or
diminishing the quality of life in old age. Areas of analysis include:
health care rationing, family versus government responsibility, Social
Security, retirement, changing norms and values, the elderly and the
life course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
SOC 25 SOCIOLOGY OF MINORITIES – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the sociological
study of race and ethnicity in the United States. This course will
explore the relations between racial and ethnic minorities and the
larger society. The histories of employment, educational options, civil
and legal rights and social experiences will be viewed as they reflect
race, ethnic and gender biases in our institutions. We will also focus on
how different groups resisted oppression and actively shaped a more
democratic America. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
SOC 30 SOCIOLOGY OF GENDER – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
This course is an introduction to the sociological study of gender. The
central themes of the course will be changes and continuities in gender
roles within the U.S. and abroad, the social processes that influence
our lives and gender identities, and the connections between gender,
power, and inequality. As we explore these themes, we will study how
culture, the economy, and the family have been pivotal sites for the
maintenance, reproduction, and change in gender roles in both the
U.S. and abroad. We will pay special attention to the ways in which
race, class and sexual orientation intersect processes of gender
relations and social change. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
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SOC 70 SOCIAL WELFARE – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher, or ESL 138 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 162)
The basic purpose of this course is to provide students with an
introduction to social services and the social work profession, including
social work fields of practice, social service agencies, and levels of
social work practice. The course will focus on the critical examination
of social welfare issues, including a historical perspective,
contemporary issues, structures of the current system, and alternative
concepts. Discussions will examine direct services (micro level
practice) and administration/planning (macro level practice). An
overview of social service work will include discussion of the following
areas: health care, children and family services, substance abuse,
schools, mental health, the elderly, developmental disabilities, criminal
justice, and the workplace. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
SPANISH (SPAN)
Two years of high school foreign language with grades of “C” or better
is equivalent to one semester of foreign language at Shasta College.
SPAN 1 SPANISH 1 – 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This introductory course is designed to give the student thorough and
intense practice in speaking and listening to Spanish, and reading and
writing in Spanish, with special emphasis on grammar and
pronunciation. The course will focus on communicative competence in
situations relating to daily routines, home life, college life, and
everyday activities such as meeting and describing people; finding out
about schedules, directions, and locations; discussing weather, eating,
and holidays. Students are introduced to the culture of Spanish-
speaking people in general and to specific customs and cultural
characteristics of various Spanish-speaking countries.
SPAN 2 SPANISH 2 - 5 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 1 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign
Language Placement Level 2 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 90 lecture total
This course is a continuation of SPAN 1. There is continued emphasis
on listening to and reading Spanish (receptive skills) and on speaking
and writing Spanish. Students expand their language skills and
vocabulary. Students also improve their ability to ask and answer
questions and to discuss current events, health, food, travel, leisure
time and activities, and shopping. The course will focus on
communicative competence in situations relating to the
aforementioned areas and also to art, music, commerce, family, and
the future. Students learn to express themselves in Spanish regarding
these topics as they relate to the culture of Spanish-speaking people in
general and to some specific Spanish-speaking countries.
SPAN 3 SPANISH 3 – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language
Placement Level 3 or higher
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is a continuation of SPAN 2. SPAN 3 includes a compact,
detailed review of first-year material as well as new vocabulary and
expansion of first-year principles, development of more advanced
communication and composition skills, and verb tenses and structures.
This course offers extensive conversational exercises with stress on
correct pronunciation. The course also includes an introduction to
Spanish and Latin American literature and further discussion of the arts
in general, particularly as they relate to the culture of the Spanish-
speaking countries.
SPAN 4 SPANISH 4 – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 3 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language
Placement Level 4
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is a continuation of SPAN 3. SPAN 4 (along with SPAN
3) comprises a compact, detailed review of first-year material as well
as new vocabulary and expansion of first-year principles, development
of more advanced communication and composition skills, and a more
comprehensive overview of verb tenses and structures. This course
offers extensive conversational exercise with stress on correct
pronunciation. The course also includes further discussion of Spanish
and Latin American literature and of the arts in general, particularly as
they relate to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
SPAN 19 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE I – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 2 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language
Placement Level 3
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Intense practice in the spoken language with the objective of
increasing vocabulary and improving speech patterns as well as
pronunciation by giving oral presentations, conversing, and analyzing
Spanish phonology.
SPAN 20 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE II – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: SPAN 3 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language
Placement Level 4
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Continued intense practice in spoken Spanish with the objective of
facilitating development of better conversation and communication
skills, increasing vocabulary, and improving speech patterns and
pronunciation by giving oral presentations, conversing, and analyzing
Spanish-speaking culture.
SPAN 151 SPANISH VOCABULARY (formerl y SPAN 151AB) –
3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will help those students who want to learn Spanish
vocabulary and grammar in order to facilitate very basic
communication in everyday workplace and social situations. Students
are introduced to pronunciation and minimum essentials of Spanish
grammar. This course is a survey of basic vocabulary, numbers (1-
1000), some vocabulary useful in the workplace, practice of simple
phrases, intense practice in comprehending simple phrases and
practice in responses to simple phrases given within the context of a
professional or vocational situation.
SPAN 155 SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to help health care workers in the United
States assess, treat, reassure and educate their Spanish-speaking
clients/patients. This course facilitates better communication between
health care providers and the growing Spanish-speaking population in
the United States and in Northern California. Course topics include the
building of the patient-practitioner relationship, understanding the
patient’s chief complaint, taking medical history and current symptoms,
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and learning about cultural factors affecting the health care provided to
Spanish speakers and the workers that care for them.
SPAN 197 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH – .5 - 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 5 or higher
Class Hours: 9-54 lecture total
This course is designed to meet the needs of professionals who work
with Spanish speakers. Essentials of Spanish pronunciation and
grammar are introduced, along with commands, the present indicative,
and the two past tenses. Communicative skills will be developed
through role-plays of realistic situations, practiced dialogues, and study
of specialized vocabulary.
SPEECH
See CMST – Communication Studies
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (STU)
STU 1 COLLEGE SUCCESS – 3 Units (formerl y GS 1)
Class Hours: 54 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This course is designed to assist students in obtaining the skills and
knowledge necessary to reach their educational objectives. Topics
covered include: motivation and discipline, memory development, time
and stress management, career and transfer planning, and a wide
variety of study skills and techniques for success. This course may be
offered in a distance education format.
STU 20 TRANSFER SUCCESS – 1 Unit
Class Hours: 1 lecture total
This course promotes academic success by providing students with
information that will clarify the transfer process, identify support
services on campus, and assist them in developing a comprehensive
transfer plan. Topics include a review of higher education options, the
process for determining a major, applications and admissions
timelines, and criteria for establishing educational goals. This course
may be offered in a distance education format.
STU 50 GETTING CONNECTED: AN ORIENTATION TO
COLLEGE – .5-1 Unit (formerl y GS 50)
Class Hours: 9-18 lecture total
This course includes an orientation to the educational opportunities,
programs and services available at Shasta College as well as the
procedures for accessing them. In the one unit version of the course,
students will deepen their sense of educational purpose and
commitment through developing effective “Education Plans” and
building “Connections for Success.” This course is appropriate for all
students. It fulfills the orientation requirement for priority registration.
STU 70 COLLEGE STUDY AND LEARNING SKILLS – 1 Unit
(formerl y ENGL 171)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
Designed to help non-traditional and traditional students to develop
learning skills and to achieve the greatest amount of competency in
their college class work. The class will help the student to take notes
effectively, read and study course materials, prepare for exams, and
complete written assignments.
STU 90 CAREER CHOICE – 1 Unit (formerl y GS 90)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total
A course designed for students who are undecided about their
educational and/or career goals. Through a series of group exercises,
and career development testing, students learn to identify personal
values, interests, skills, aversions, and personality patterns and
understand how they relate to choices in the world of work. Students
learn to access occupational information, develop decision-making
skills and set career goals. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
STU 92 WORKSITE READINESS (formerl y GS 92) – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
Designed to prepare students to be successful on the job. Students
will gain insight into employer expectations, effective workplace
attitudes, developing job-related communication skills, conflict
resolution, and managing stress. Emphasis will be placed on
maximizing learning opportunities in the workplace, the development of
effective networking skills, personal skills-acquisition plan, and building
a job search campaign. This course may be offered in a distance
education format.
STU 93A TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL I – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Class Hours: 18 lecture total (when offered in the Distance Education
format, hours will total 54)
This class provides students with techniques and strategies for peer
tutoring and supplemental instructional support. Students will leave the
class with the skills required to be an effective tutor; including an
understanding of learning theories and strategies, learning styles,
learning disabilities, effective communication, competence in a
multicultural context and how to plan and structure a tutoring session.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
STU 93B TUTOR TRAINING: LEVEL II – .5 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
Prerequisite: STU 93A with a Pass
Class Hours: 9 lecture total (when offered in a Distance Education
format, hours will total 27)
This course is designed for experienced tutors who have already
completed Tutor Training Level I and would like to enhance their
tutoring skills. This course will further explore the concepts, principles
and methods of one-on-one and group tutoring and will include
supervised practice. This course is designed for tutors involved with
college learning centers and/or supplemental instruction programs.
This course may be offered in a distance education format.
STU 310 GENERAL TUTORING LAB/SUPERVISED TUTORING –
0 Units (formerl y GS 310)
Class Hours: TBA
This course provides tutoring assistance to increase the probability of a
student’s successful completion of his or her educational objectives.
Upon faculty/counselor referral, student will receive tutoring in
designated subject areas in various tutoring labs on campus.
Cumulative progress and attendance records will be maintained for this
non-credit, open entry course. Hours will vary depending upon
individual student’s needs.
THEATRE ARTS (THTR)
THTR 1 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is a survey of Theatre Arts, theatre history, playwrights,
practitioners, genres, production methods, dramatic structure,
performance style, plays, terminology, history, criticism, and stagecraft.
Students will develop an appreciation for the theatre arts through
lectures, play reading, viewing, critiquing, and participating in college
productions. This course fulfills the Arts requirement for General Ed
Transfer.
THTR 5 20TH CENTURY THEATRE – 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement
Level 6 or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This is a survey course in trends and developments of 20th Century
theatre. Major playwrights (Ibsen, Chekhov, Miller), personalities
(Craig, Artaud), and theatre innovators (Brecht) of this century will be
examined. Mainstream and radical influences as well as the impact of
technology on plays and performances will be discussed. This course
fulfills the Humanities requirement for General Education transfer and
is required for Theatre majors.
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THTR 8 HISTORY OF WORLD THEATRE I – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This is a survey course of Theatre History emphasizing cultural,
historic, and international theatre from its origins through the 17th
Century. It includes exploration of experience, imagination and
expression of dramatic art forms throughout the world. Topics include
historical relevance and context, text analysis, acting style, theme,
language, diction, set, audience, gender issues, special effects,
cultural significance and production stylization.
THTR 9 HISTORY OF WORLD THEATRE II – 3 Units
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This is a survey course of Theatre History emphasizing cultural,
historic, and contemporary theatre from 1700 to the present. It includes
exploration of experience, imagination and expression in dramatic art
forms throughout the world. Topics include: historical development and
context, text analysis, acting style, theme, language, diction, set,
audience, gender issues, special effects, and cultural significance.
THTR 12 ACTING I – 2 Units
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab
This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to
performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through
acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization,
stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text.
THTR 13 ACTING II – 2 Units
Prerequisite: THTR 12 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course prepares a student to apply basic acting theory to
performance and develops the skills of interpretation of drama through
acting. Special attention is paid to skills for performance: memorization,
stage movement, vocal production, and interpretation of text.
THTR 16 ACTING LAB – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: THTR 12 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This laboratory course follows Acting I and Acting II and continues the
exploration of theories and techniques used in preparation for the
interpretation of drama through acting. The emphasis will be placed on
deepening the understanding of the acting process through character
analysis, monologues, and scenes.
THTR 23 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION I – 1-4 Units
(formerl y THTR 23AD)
Class Hours: 54-216 lab total
In this fundamental course students rehearse, prepare and perform a
Mainstage play. Play selections vary each time this course is taught.
Production activities may include acting, stage management, stage
operations, costuming, stagecraft and front of house operations. The
course is required for theatre majors, non-majors are welcome.
Students may enroll more than once for this course until reaching the
maximum number of 4 total units.
THTR 26 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION II – 1-6 Units
(formerl y THTR 26AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-324 lab total
A course that focuses on the rehearsal and performance of a major
play or musical. Activities may include acting, stage management,
backstage operations, costuming, stagecraft and front of house
operations. Play selections vary each time this course is taught.
Students may enroll more than once for this course until reaching the
maximum number of 6 total units.
THTR 29 DIRECTING – 2 Units (formerl y THTR 22EH)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18 lecture/54 lab total
This course is designed to introduce the student to the background,
function and techniques of the stage director. Included in the course
will be an investigation of the principles involved in script selection and
interpretation, the fundamentals of casting, rehearsal techniques,
blocking, aims and conduct, rehearsal scheduling, and the preparation
of a director's prompt book. Students should have previous experience
in theatre performance and production.
THTR 30 STAGECRAFT – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 45 lecture/27 lab total
This course focuses on the technical principles of theatrical
productions. Subjects covered include the use of basic power tools,
the design, construction and painting of scenery, hanging and
operating lighting instruments, basic stage management and
understanding backstage operations. Students will learn how to
interpret theatrical construction diagrams, floor plans for stage sets,
and light plots.
THTR 31 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRICAL DESIGN – 3 Units
(formerl y THTR 35)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course focuses on the theories of stage design, stage
management and implementation of the technical elements of a
theatrical production, including scenic design, costumes, makeup,
lighting and stage properties. Students will survey theatrical
equipment and analyze construction techniques.
THTR 34 MAKEUP – 2 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 27 lecture/27 lab total
This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles and
practical application of stage makeup. Emphasis will be given to facial
structure, character analysis, makeup selection, application, facial
modeling, three-dimensional techniques, false hair, character and
corrective makeup. The student will demonstrate his/her
understanding through actual application in the classroom and as a
member of a makeup crew for a specific play production, special
exercise, or project.
THTR 38 MAKEUP LAB – 1 Unit
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Prerequisite: THTR 34 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lab total
This lab course is designed to develop the student’s skills introduced in
Theatre 34, Makeup. Emphasis will be given to corrective character
analysis, makeup selection and application techniques. The student
will demonstrate his/her understanding through actual application in
the classroom and as a member of a makeup crew for a specific play
production, special exercise, or project.
THTR 41 THEATRE LABORATORY – 1-4 Units
(formerl y THTR 41AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-216 lab hours total
A laboratory course in which the student will receive supervised
practical experience and technical training in theatrical productions.
Students may work progressively in one or more of the following areas:
scenery construction, fabrication and rigging; console operations;
stage management; lighting; sound; costumes; wardrobe; properties;
make-up; publicity; house management; concessions; and running
crews. Upon approval of the instructor, students may direct and
participate in the preparation, rehearsal, and performance of student
directed productions. Play selections vary each time this course is
taught. Students may enroll more than once for this course until
reaching the maximum number of 4 total units.
THTR 42 TECHNICAL STAGE PRODUCTION – 1-4 Units
(formerl y THTR 42AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-216 lab total
A laboratory course in which the student will participate in one or more
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of the following technical production areas: scenery construction, set
decorations, lighting, sound, costumes, properties, makeup, stage
management and publicity. The course will focus on the technical
requirements for creating public performances and entertainments.
Entertainment selections vary each time this course is taught.
Students may enroll more than once for this course until reaching the
maximum number of 4 total units.
THTR 50 REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE – 1-3 Units
(formerl y THTR 50AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
A rehearsal and performance course designed to provide experience in
creating public performances, including but not limited to improvisation,
dance, music, musical reviews and concerts. Entertainment selections
vary each time this course is taught. Students may enroll more than
once for this course until reaching the maximum number of 3 total
units.
THTR 51 STAGE PRODUCTION-CHOREOGRAPHY – 1-3 Units
(formerl y THTR 51AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
A course that teaches basic stage movement and dance for a stage
production, including but not limited to dance, music and concerts.
Class projects will include participation in choreography in class or in
stage productions. Play selections vary each time this course is
taught. Students may enroll more than once for this course until
reaching the maximum number of 3 total units.
THTR 52 STAGE PRODUCTION – MUSIC – 1-3 Units
(formerly THTR 52AD)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
A course that teaches the use of vocal and instrumental music for a
stage production, including but not limited to dance, music, theatre and
concerts. Class projects will include participation in classroom activities
and/or productions. Play selections vary each time this course is
taught. Students may enroll more than once for this course until
reaching the maximum number of 3 total units.
THTR 60 SPECIAL PROJECTS-PRODUCTION – 1-2 Units
(formerl y THTR 60AD)
Class Hours: 54-108 lab total
A course that provides specialized training in specific areas of a current
production. The focus of instruction will be in training students to
perform disciplined tasks within the context of a scheduled theatrical
event, e.g. special vocal skills, acting methods, stage lighting,
scenography, script writing, choreography, makeup, puppetry,
stagecraft, and/or other techniques needed to satisfy and complement a
specific theatrical performance. Students may enroll more than once for
this course until reaching the maximum number of 2 total units.
THTR 70 REPERTORY THEATRE I – 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 Units
Class Hours: 54-540 lab total (54 hours per unit)
In this course students will rehearse and perform one or more works in
a repertory theatre format. Students will participate in a theatrical
company/ensemble. They will share in the preparation, rehearsal,
promotion, and public performance of a series of plays, musicals, or
theatrical productions. Class projects and rehearsal activities may
include choreography and music elements. Students may enroll more
than once for this course until reaching the maximum number of 10
total units.
THTR 74 REPERTORY THEATRE - TECHNICAL –
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 Units
Class Hours: 54-432 lab total (54 hours per unit)
A laboratory course in which students will develop work experience
and training in technical Repertory Theatre methods. Students may
work progressively in one or more of the following areas: scenery
construction, fabrication and rigging; console operations; stage
management; lighting; sound; costumes; wardrobe; properties; make-
up; publicity; house management; concessions, and running crews.
Play selections vary each time this course is taught. Students may
enroll more than once for this course until reaching the maximum
number of 8 total units.
THTR 81 PLAYWRITING AND SCRIPT ANALYSIS – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture/54 lab total
An in-depth examination of the elements of the dramatic script. The
course consists of four main areas of investigation: critiquing the script;
playwrights; plotting and theatre conventions; creating and analyzing
motivated characters. This course will guide the student toward
creating scripts and analyzing their problems and help them distinguish
drama from the performed theatre - i.e., scenarios for action.
THTR 97 SPECIAL STUDIO TOPICS: THEATRE – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-162 lab total
This course is designed to give students studio-based instruction and
experience in a variety of theatre processes and techniques not
regularly covered in other theatre courses. A different topic will be
addressed each time the class is taught and will be listed in the
schedule of classes. Recommended for Theatre majors; open to
anyone with an interest in the topic.
THTR 98 SPECIAL TOPICS: THEATRE – 1-3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 18-54 lecture total
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore a
variety of topics dealing with changing knowledge and contemporary
issues in the field of theatre. A different topic will be addressed each
time the class is taught and will be listed in the schedule of classes.
Recommended for Theatre majors; open to anyone with an interest in
the topic.
THTR 153 COMMUNITY DRAMA – 1-4 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54-216 lab total
Designed specifically for small community groups in off-campus
facilities, providing experience in the acting and technical production of
scene, one-act and small cast plays. Students will be involved in the
staging and rehearsal of scenes and plays to be performed during
class in the following areas: acting, makeup, lighting, sound, scenery
development, costuming, stage management, and publicity. Students
will observe rehearsals and performances and discuss plays as they
progress. Students may enroll more than once for this course until
reaching the maximum number of 4 total units as the learning
experience varies each time the course is offered due to the selected
performance.
THTR 301 APPLIED THEATRE TECHNIQUES-TECHNICAL –
0 Units (formerl y THTR 301AD)
Class Hours: 9-162 lab total
Course is designed to allow involvement in the production of a
dramatic event for those with a particular interest in costuming, prop
building, makeup, set building, sound and lighting, or other theatre
related technical skills. Students will be exposed to learning new skills
as well as applying skills already learned in a practical manner.
THTR 302 APPLIED THEATRE – DRAMATIC – 0 Units
Class Hours: 9-162 lab total
This course is designed to allow those interested in appearing in a
dramatic presentation to become involved in a specific aspect of that
production. Although new skills will be acquired, such as audition
techniques, casting practices, orientation to repertory procedures, and
introduction to theatre administration, the major emphasis of the class
will be directed toward the preparation of a stage production.
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VOCATIONAL NURSING (VOCN)
See Also: HEOC and REGN
VOCN 160 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE – 15 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the Vocational
Nursing Program
Note: All students participating in clinical rotations must submit proof
of drug screening and a background check prior to going into clinical
facilities. Students are financially responsible for meeting these
requirements according to the established program process.
Class Hours: 144 lecture/378 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
VOCN 160 is the beginning sequence of three required courses for the
Vocational Nursing Program. The emphasis of this course is
development of fundamental nursing skills. Theory content includes
role of the vocational nurse, nursing trends, interpersonal relationships,
disease processes, and pharmacology. The student practices
fundamental nursing skills in the Clinical Skills Laboratory prior to
clinical assignment in long-term and acute care settings.
VOCN 161 NURSING OF ADULTS – 13 Units
Prerequisite: VOCN 160 with a grade of C or higher
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 144 lecture/288 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
VOCN 161 is the second required course in the Vocational Nursing
Program. The emphasis of this course is towards application of the
nursing process in acute care settings. Theory content includes care of
patients with common medical surgical problems. The student
develops competence in administration of medications and varied
therapeutic skills to assigned patients with safety and increasing
confidence. Assignments include practice in the Clinical Skills
Laboratory and medical, surgical, and orthopedic areas in acute care
settings. Students may be assigned in such optional areas as
operating room and recovery room for follow-through experience with
their assigned surgical patients and in an ambulatory center.
VOCN 162 NURSING OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN – 13 Units
(formerl y VOCN 161B)
Prerequisite: VOCN 161 with a grade of C or higher
Note: If not previously completed, all students participating in clinical
rotations must submit proof of drug screening and a background check
prior to going into clinical facilities. Students are financially responsible
for meeting these requirements according to the established program
process.
Class Hours: 144 lecture/288 clinical total*
*Lab hours may be listed as TBA in course schedule. Specific times
and meeting location(s) will be provided in the First Class Handout.
VOCN 162 is the last required course in the Vocational Nursing Program.
The emphasis of this course is on principles of nursing care for maternity,
newborn, pediatric patients, and continuing care of patients with more
complex medical surgical problems. Supervision/leadership skill
behaviors are introduced in the long-term care setting. Assignments
include clinical experience in the acute care, long-term care, home-care
setting, medical, surgical, obstetrics (including nursery), pediatrics, acute
progressive care, and outpatient clinics.
WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY (WTT)
WTT 94 WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY WORKSITE
LEARNING – 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
WTT 177 INTRODUCTION TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT –
3 Units (formerl y NR 177)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
Designed to provide the student with a general background in the
design, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater
treatment plants and to prepare the experienced operator for
certification examinations. This course is directed to primarily towards
entry-level operators, industrial waste inspection, lab technicians,
maintenance personnel, and related occupations. Explains how and
why treatment of wastewater protects the environment.
WTT 180 INTRODUCTION TO WATER TREATMENT
TECHNOLOGY – 3 Units (formerl y NR 180)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the student with a general
background in the design, operation, and maintenance of water
treatment plants and prepares the experienced operator for the State
Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification examination.
WTT 181 INTERMEDIATE WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY –
3 Units (formerl y NR 181)
Advisory: WTT 180 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course covers water supply and treatment, historical development
of water quality control practices, water sources, public health aspects
of water supply, chemical treatment, and evaluation of the various
treatment processes. This course will prepare the experienced
operator for certification examinations.
WTT 183 INTERMEDIATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 183)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course will provide the student with a general background in
advanced wastewater treatment processes, and prepare the operator
for advanced certification examinations.
WTT 184 SMALL WATER SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTION –
3 Units (formerl y NR 184)
Advisory: WTT 180 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the student with a general
background in the design, operation, and maintenance of small water
systems and water distribution systems, and prepares the experienced
operator for the State Water Treatment Plant and Distribution Operator
Certification Examination.
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WTT 186 ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT – 3 Units
(formerl y NR 186 and NR 182)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Advisory: WTT 177 or WTT 183 with a grade of C or higher
Class Hours: 54 lecture total
This course is designed to provide the student with a more in-depth
background in the design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater
treatment plants and to prepare the experienced operator for higher-
level certification examinations.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY (WELD)
WELD 70 BEGINNING WELDING – 3 Units
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A beginning course designed for the student interested in acquiring
basic welding skills to be used in a trade or service occupation.
Emphasis is placed on oxyacetylene and arc welding in all positions.
WELD 73 STRUCTURAL STEEL METAL FABRICATION – 3 Units
(formerl y WELD 173)
Advisory: WELD 70 or WELD 170 or AGMA 44 with a grade of C or
higher or equal trade welding experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A beginning course in metal fabrication, blueprint reading and
sketching, coupled with layout and production welding, and the use of
metal fabrication equipment. The class simulates on-the-job welding
situations.
WELD 94 WORKSITE LEARNING FOR WELDING TECHNOLOGY
– 1-8 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning
units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other
courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain
on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an
approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the
student’s major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to
ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course
stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through
actual on the job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units
through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are
enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units
may be earned in a single semester.
WELD 118 BLUEPRINT AND SPECIFICATION READING
(MECHANICAL) – 2 Units (formerl y ENGR 118)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 36 lecture total
A beginning blueprint reading class for the student in the metal and
mechanical trades. Basic visualization and drawing concepts, includ-
ing orthographic projection, detailing, sketching and communication
skills that are needed for employment, are developed in the class.
WELD 170 INTRODUCTION TO ARC WELDING – 3 Units
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course to advance beginning arc welding skills with an emphasis on
SMAW. Power sources, electrode identification, weldability of metals,
joint design, air arc, and oxyacetylene cutting, and introduction to
GTAW and GMAW are covered in this course. Course activities
include learning to weld stringer and weave beads, butt and fillet welds
in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
WELD 171 INTERMEDIATE ARC WELDING – 3 Units
(formerl y WELD 171AB)
Advisory: WELD 170 with a grade of C or higher or equal trade welding
experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A course to advance arc welding skills with emphasis on vertical and
overhead welding. Course activities prepare the student for weld
certification and advanced arc welding classes. Weld symbols,
aluminum arc and cast iron welding are covered in this course.
WELD 174 STRUCTURAL STEEL MIG WELDING – 3 Units
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination.
Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next
level or become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
GMAW (gas metal arc welding structural steel) stresses certification
code welding on plate and structural steel in all positions. Course
instruction and related information will include gas metal and flux core
arc welding equipment and welding variables, shielding gases,
troubleshooting equipment and weld defects, welder certification and
welding codes, weld symbols, structural steel identification and welding
procedures, and metallurgy.
WELD 175 TIG WELDING – 3 Units
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours
of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or
become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) is an inert gas welding course also known as
Heliarc which covers aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, magnesium
and copper welding. The course consists of welding on flat and pipe
stock in all positions. Course content will include metals identification
and weld symbols. Welding exercises are stressed to develop welding
skills.
WELD 176 GMAW MIG WELDING (LIGHT GAUGE AND
NONFERROUS METAL) – 3 Units
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
This course emphasizes developing MIG welding skills on light gauge
steel, stainless, and aluminum. Related instruction will include ferrous
and non-ferrous metal identification and their welding characteristics,
MIG welding applications and variables, inert shielding gases and
mixtures, troubleshooting MIG equipment and welds, and spot welding.
WELD 178 PIPE WELDING FUNDAMENTALS – 3 Units
Advisory: WELD 170 with a grade of C or higher or equal trade welding
experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours
of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or
become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 27 lecture/81 lab total
A fundamental course in pipe welding with emphasis on open groove
pipe joints using oxyacetylene, arc and inert gas welding processes in
all positions.
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WELD 182 ADVANCED ARC WELDING – 1.5 Unit
Corequisite: WELD 171 or previous completion of WELD 171 with a
grade of C or higher or have equal trade welding experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
Class Hours: 81 lab total
An advanced course designed to prepare students to pass structural
steel certification in vertical and overhead positions. SMAW (stick) and
FCAW (MIG) processes will be used. The goal of this class is to pass
the AWS D1.1 welding certificate test. Strict adherence to the testing
procedures will be followed. Completion of the class does not
guarantee AWS certification unless welding procedure qualification
tests are passed.
WELD 183 ADVANCED ARC WELDING SPECIALTY LAB –
1.5 Unit
Prerequisite: WELD 182, 184, 186, 188, with a grade of C or higher or
equal trade welding experience
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination.
Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next
level or become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 81 lab total
An advanced course designed to prepare students to pass structural
steel certification in vertical and overhead positions. Students can obtain
certifications in both the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW
(Flux Cored Arc Welding) GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and Pipe
Welding. The goal of this class is to pass the AWS D1.1, ASME or API
Welding Qualification tests. Strict adherence to the testing procedures
will be followed. Completion of the class does not guarantee
certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed.
WELD 184 ADVANCED GTAW (TIG) WELDING – 1.5 Unit
Corequisite: WELD 175 or previous completion of WELD 175 with a
grade of C or higher or have equal trade welding experience.
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours
of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or
become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 81 lab total
An advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and
overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in
improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the
job force as TIG welder.
WELD 186 ADVANCED PIPE WELDING – 2 Units
Corequisite: WELD 178 or previous completion of WELD 178 with a
grade of C or higher or have equal trade welding experience.
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is
a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of
practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or
become skilled enough for employment.
Class Hours: 108 lab total
An advanced pipe welding class with emphasis on ASME, AWS, or
API certification. Course instruction includes welding codes, pipe
classification and identification. Completion of the class does not
guarantee certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are
passed.
WELD 188 ADVANCED GMAW (MIG) WELDING – 1.5 Unit
Corequisite: WELD 174 or WELD 176 or previous completion of
WELD 174 or WELD 176 with a grade of C or higher or have equal
trade welding experience.
Note: Student must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and
those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom
setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding
is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination.
Practice is needed to master skills to advance to the next level of
employment.
Class Hours: 81 lab total
An advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and
overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in
improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the
job force as a GMAW (MIG) welder.
WORKSITE LEARNING (WSL)
WSL 94 GENERAL WORKSITE LEARNING – 1-6 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain
concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite
learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to
enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning
Classes.
Class Hours: 75 hours paid or 60 hours non-paid per unit
The General Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-
the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved
job site that is acquired by the student. A faculty member supervises
the WSL course to ensure that the work experience is of educational
value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of SCANS
competencies through actual on the job performance. A student may
earn up to 6 units through repeating this course since course content
varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
A maximum of 6 units may be earned in a single semester.
ZOOLOGY (ZOOL)
ZOOL 1 GENERAL ZOOLOGY – 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a grade of C or higher or Math
Placement Level 4 or higher
Class Hours: 36 lecture/108 lab total
The study of the major divisions of the animal kingdom with emphasis
on the origin, adaptations, functions, and development.
ZOOL 15 FIELD HERPETOLOGY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA –
1 Unit (formerl y ZOOL 105)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Note: Field trips are an integral part of the course and are therefore
mandatory.
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab total
Designed for individuals interested in natural history and field biology
by providing the student with a basic awareness of the diversity of
amphibians and reptiles that inhabit the local area. Lectures will
feature slides, diagrams, maps and other media to present concepts in
anatomy, physiology, behavior, systematics and distribution. The
students will use various capture techniques and learn to record data
and observations in a notebook format while in the field. Moderately
rigorous hiking may be involved.
ZOOL 63 FIELD ORNITHOLOGY OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA –
1 Unit (formerl y ZOOL 163)
Grading: Pass/No Pass Option
Class Hours: 9 lecture/27 lab
Designed for birdwatchers and open to students to fulfill part of the
general education requirements in science. Lectures will feature films,
slides, records, maps, and other media to present concepts in
anatomy, physiology, behavior and distribution. Students will use
various field techniques for studying bird populations.
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Chapter 7 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Freedom: Board Policy 4030
Controversial issues and divergent viewpoints have existed among
men throughout the history of civilization. Only in a constitutional
republic such as ours has a high degree of freedom of expression
been permitted. There must be freedom of the student and teacher
to present their viewpoints in and out of the classroom. American
democracy is strong enough to stand on its own merits and to
survive criticism and comparison with any system so long as its
advantages and virtues are not deliberately slighted in such
comparisons. However, an atmosphere of responsibility to the
students, the College, the community and the nation must
accompany these freedoms. To carry out their mutual responsibilities
to each other and to ensure these principles of academic freedom,
the Board of Trustees, the administration and faculty agree to
support certain guiding principles and procedures as set forth below.
1. The faculty member shall:
(a) Be entitled to freedom of expression in teaching his/her
subjects in the classroom. He/she shall encourage fair
examination of controversial questions. He/she shall
encourage students, by word and example, to form their own
opinions based upon critical judgment and documented facts.
In his/her presentation of subject matter to his/her students,
he/she shall distinguish between objective facts and his/her
personal evaluation of facts.
(b) Be supported in his/her right to participate in legal political
activities of the community, state and nation during off-duty
hours. No disciplinary action may be brought to coerce
him/her for political purposes. (Education Code 13004,
13754). He/she shall permit no outside political activities to
interfere with his/her academic duties. He/she should always
make clear to audiences that the opinions expressed
regarding outside political activities are his/her own and not
to be taken as necessarily representing the policies of the
College. He/she should refrain from making irresponsible
statements to any group.
(c) Be ever cognizant that it is illegal to advocate the overthrow
of the Government by force (Education Code 9455). He/she
should make a clear distinction between the description of
such philosophies as might fall in that category and the
advocacy of such philosophies.
(d) Emphasize the need for maintaining a level of individual
integrity and responsibility consistent with good community
relations of the College, when associated with student
activities that reach beyond the classroom.
(e) Provide a fair platform for the presentation of facts when
outside speakers are invited to the classroom on the campus.
Such speakers should be free to speak on topics which are
relevant to questions being discussed in the classroom or
campus situation. It may, at times, be desirable for the faculty
members and administration to provide information and
viewpoints to rebut opinions expressed by such speakers in
order to encourage critical analysis of the questions
discussed.
2. Classroom policy regarding the discussion of controversial issues
shall be:
(a) That free classroom expression by the instructor and the
students be encouraged so long as topics are pertinent to the
course being taught. The instructor is careful to be accurate,
responsible and aware of the immaturity of some of the
students in presenting and discussing controversial topics.
(b) That the instructor avoids prejudicial indoctrination. He/she
points out to students that there may be other recognized
views, and he/she carefully distinguishes between personal
opinion and documented fact. He/she avoids imposing
his/her opinion regarding controversial topics through the
pressure of his/her authority in the classroom.
(c) That discussion of religious concepts is free from restraint so
long as it is an integral part of the subject being taught and
does not become sectarian indoctrination.
(d) That the teacher respects the student's right to differ in
opinion in any discussion of controversial issues, without
penalty, attack, or reflection in grading.
Academic Honesty
Academic dishonesty is the fraud and deception for the purpose of
improving a grade or obtaining course credit, and includes all student
behavior intended to gain or provide unearned academic advantage
by fraudulent and/or deceptive means.
The student has the full responsibility for the content and integrity of
all academic work submitted. Ignorance of a rule does not constitute
a basis for waiving the rule or the consequences of that rule.
Students unclear about a specific situation should ask their
instructors, who will explain what is and is not acceptable in their
classes.
Violation of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action.
Specific examples of academic dishonesty include but are not limited
to:
Taking Information
a. Copying graded homework assignments from another student.
b. Working together on a take-home test or homework when not
specifically permitted by the instructor.
c. Looking at another student’s paper during an examination.
d. Looking at text or notes during an examination when not
specifically permitted by the instructor.
e. Accessing another student’s computer and using his/her data
as one’s own.
Providing Information
a. Giving one’s work to another to be copied or used in an oral
presentation.
b. Giving answers to another student during an examination.
c. After taking an examination, informing a student enrolled in a
later course section of questions that appear on the
examination.
d. Providing a term paper to another student.
e. Taking an examination, writing a paper, or creating computer
data or artistic work for another.
Plagiarism
a. Failing to give credit for ideas, statement of facts, or
conclusions derived by another author. Failure to use
quotation marks when quoting directly from another, whether it
be a paragraph, a sentence, or a part thereof.
b. Submitting a paper acquired from a “research” or term paper
service.
c. Copying another person’s assignment and handing it in as
one’s own.
d. Giving a speech or oral presentation written by another and
claiming it as one’s own work.
e. Claiming credit for artistic work done by someone else, such
as a music composition, photos, a painting, drawing,
sculpture, or design.
f. Presenting another’s computer data as one’s own.
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Other Academic Dishonesty
a. Planning with one or more fellow students to commit any form
of academic dishonesty together.
b. Having another student take one’s examination or do one’s
computer data or lab experiment.
c. Lying to an instructor to increase a grade.
d. Submitting papers or speeches that are substantially the same
for credit in two different courses without prior approval of the
instructors involved.
e. Altering a graded work after it has been returned, then
submitting the work for re-grading unless specifically allowed
by the instructor.
f. Removing tests from the classroom without the approval of the
instructor, or stealing tests.
g. Copying computer software from a floppy disk or a hard drive
unless specifically allowed by the instructor.
Academic Renewal: Board Policy 4240
A student may petition the Scholastic Standards Committee to have
up to 30 units of "D" or "F" grades removed from the computation of
his/her grade point average for students who need a means of
tempering their previous academic record so they may successfully
accomplish an academic goal. (Title 5, Section 55765). Contact the
Admissions and Records Office for petition forms. Updated 1/16/08
Attendance Policy
Attendance policies at Shasta College are based on the belief that
students can profit from college only if they attend regularly and are
adequately prepared for their classes.
Students are expected to attend all classes. A student who fails to
attend the first class meeting of a course without notifying the
instructor may be dropped from the class. In addition, an instructor
may drop a student for excessive absences/lack of participation. IT
IS ALWAYS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALLY
DROP OR WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS. Students who fail to
file the necessary withdrawal forms, even though they stop attending
class, or fail to pay registration fees, will be assigned a course grade.
Equal Opportunity
Shasta College employs policies and procedures to strengthen and
guarantee the premise of equal opportunity for all. Specifically, the
College:
1. Practices nondiscrimination in academic programs, employment,
promotion, transfer and assignment on the basis of color, ethnic
group identification, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, physical and mental disability, veteran and/or
marital status.
2. Reviews its policies and procedures to preclude the possibility of
unintentional discrimination against women, minorities,
individuals with disabilities and others.
3. Maintains the policy that unless specifically exempted by statute,
every course, course section or class, the average daily
attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, whenever
offered shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any
person who has been admitted to the college and who meets
such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter II,
Div. 2, Part IV, Title 5, of the California Code of Regulations,
commencing with Section 51820.
Extenuating Circumstances (Withdrawal)
Students who must withdraw from college after the fourteenth week
of class (75% of the term for classes less than a full term) because of
extenuating circumstances, verifiable cases of accidents/illnesses, or
other circumstances beyond the control of the student, may petition
for authorized withdrawals from their classes. Petitions are available
in the Admissions and Records Office.
Smoking and Tobacco Use Restrictions:
Board Policy 3555
1. No use of tobacco products is permitted within any college
owned and/or leased facility.
2. No use of tobacco products is permitted on the grounds of any
college-operated athletic field or facility.
3. No use of tobacco products is permitted in college-owned
vehicles.
4. The sale of tobacco products on all college-owned and/or leased
property is prohibited.
5. Use of tobacco products on college-owned or leased property is
permitted only in special designated areas which are set aside
for smoking purposes and are removed from all buildings and
major pathways.
Standards of Conduct: Board Policy 5500
Students and visitors to a Shasta College campus are expected to
obey all California State laws and all Federal laws that pertain to
behavior on a college campus. The following regulations represent
reasonable standards of conduct for students and visitors, and shall
be followed at all times on a Shasta College campus. Generally,
Shasta College’s jurisdiction and discipline shall be limited to
conduct that occurs on Shasta College premises or that is related to
school activities.
Rules and Regulations: Any student found to have committed the
following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined
in Board Policy, Section 3550 and 5520.
1. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:
a. Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty is the willful and intentional fraud and
deception for the purpose of improving a grade or obtaining
course credit, and includes all student behavior by fraudulent
and/or deceptive means. The student has the full
responsibility for the content and integrity of all academic
work submitted.
b. Furnishing false information to any Shasta College official,
faculty member or office.
c. Forgery, alteration or misuse of any Shasta College
document, record or instrument of identification.
d. Tampering with the election of any Shasta College-
recognized student organization.
2. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration,
disciplinary proceedings, other Shasta College activities
including its public-service functions on or off campus, or other
authorized non-Shasta College activities when the act occurs on
Shasta College premises.
3. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment,
coercion and/or conduct which threatens or endangers the health
and safety of any person.
4. Sexual harassment as defined by law or by regulation of the
college or District.
5. Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property of Shasta
College or property of a member of the Shasta College
community or other personal or public property, or knowingly
receiving stolen district property or private property on campus.
6. Engaging in harassing or discriminatory behavior based on
disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality,
race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status
protected by law.
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7. Hazing, defined as an act that endangers the mental or physical
health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes
public or private property for the purpose of initiation, admission
into, affiliation with or as a condition for continued membership in
a group or organization.
8. Failure to comply with direction of Shasta College officials or law
enforcement officers acting in the performance of their duties,
and/or failure to identify oneself to one of these persons when
requested to do so.
9. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any
Shasta College premises or unauthorized entry to or use of
Shasta College premises.
10. Violation of published Shasta College policies, rules or
regulations.
11. Violation of federal, state or local law on Shasta College
premises or at Shasta College sponsored or supervised
activities.
12. Use, possession or distribution of narcotic or other controlled
substances except as expressly permitted by law.
13. Public intoxication or use, possession or distribution of alcoholic
beverages except as expressly permitted by law and Shasta
College regulations.
14. Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, other
weapons, or dangerous chemicals including but not limited to
any facsimile firearm, knife, explosive or weapon on Shasta
College premises.
15. Participation in a campus demonstration that disrupts the normal
operations of Shasta College and infringes on the rights of other
members of the Shasta College community; leading or inciting
others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any
campus building or area; intentional obstruction that
unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either
pedestrian or vehicular, on campus.
16. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on
Shasta College premises or at Shasta College sponsored or
supervised functions. The use of bicycles, roller blades and
skateboards is not permitted in heavy traffic areas or in buildings.
17. Conduct that is disorderly, lewd or indecent; habitual profanity or
vulgarity; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting or procuring
another person to breach the peace on Shasta College premises
or at functions sponsored by or participated in by Shasta
College.
18. Theft or other abuse of computer time and network resources,
including but not limited to:
a. Unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the
contents, or for any other purpose.
b. Unauthorized transfer of a file.
c. Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and
password.
d. Unauthorized use of phone and electronic devices such as
radios, etc.
e. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of
another student, faculty member or Shasta College official.
f. Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive
messages.
g. Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal
operations of Shasta College computing systems.
19. Abuse of the judicial system, including but not limited to:
a. Failure to obey the summons of a Shasta College official.
b. Falsification, distortion or misrepresentation of information
before a hearing officer.
c. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a
judicial proceeding.
d. Institution of a judicial proceeding knowingly without cause.
e. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation
in, or use of, the judicial system.
f. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a
judicial body prior to and/or during the course of the judicial
proceeding.
g. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the
Student Code.
h. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to
commit an abuse of the judicial system.
20. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking is
prohibited by lawful authority.
21. Littering of any kind.
22. Misrepresentation of oneself or of an organization to be an agent
of Shasta College.
23. Unauthorized preparation, giving, selling, transfer, distribution, or
publication, for any commercial purpose, of any
contemporaneous recording of an academic presentation in a
classroom or equivalent site of instruction, including but not
limited to handwritten or typewritten class notes, except as
permitted by any district policy or administrative procedure.
24. Persistent, serious misconduct where other means of correction
have failed to bring about proper conduct.
Students who engage in any of the above are subject to the
procedures outlined in Administrative Procedures 5520.
Student Computer Technology Access
This is to communicate what other users, instructors, and the District
expect of students when using college computer technology and
facilities. Failure to conform to these stipulations may result in
disciplinary action. Violations of regulations in the use of computer
technology will be addressed in accordance with Shasta College
Standards of Conduct (BP 5500) and Sanctions (AP 5520), available
for reference in the College Catalog or by requesting a copy from
Student Services.
Access to computing resources is a privilege. Use of any Shasta
College computer system constitutes agreement to comply with
Shasta College Administrative Procedures for Responsible
Computing. Computer technology and facilities are provided for the
purpose of completing academic requirements. The District may
access, review, copy and disclose information entered or retained in
computer technology and communications resources.
A. Students may use the technology and facilities to:
1. Complete course assignments;
2. Conduct academic research;
3. Communicate with faculty and students.
B. User Responsibilities. User responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:
1. Using only their own designated ID, passwords/PIN, and
accounts, and keeping IDs, passwords/PIN, and account
information confidential. It is recommended that users
change their passwords/ PIN periodically;
2. Using software and electronic materials, including shareware,
in accordance with copyright, trademark, and licensing
agreements and restrictions;
3. Accurately identifying and representing themselves in
electronic messages, files, and transactions;
4. Saving all work on a flash drive or other removable storage
media and not on the hard drive unless instructed to do so by
their instructor;
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5. Allowing lab technicians to scan removable media before it is
inserted into or otherwise connected to the computer as a
precaution to insure the safety of the computers;
6. Asking appropriate Shasta College personnel for assistance
if unfamiliar with the system software.
C. Prohibitions. Prohibitions include, but are not limited to:
1. Circumventing or attempting to circumvent local, network, or
remote security measures;
2. Unauthorized use of accounts, access codes, passwords, or
identification numbers;
3. Violating copyrights, trademarks, and/or license agreements;
4. Copying software that has not been placed in the public
domain and distributed as freeware; inspecting, changing,
altering, copying, or distributing proprietary data programs,
files, disks, or software without authorization;
5. Accessing, using or copying another user’s account, ID
number, password, electronic files, data, or e-mail without
prior authorization; or allowing such use by others;
6. Falsely identifying and/or representing oneself in the use of
computer technology and communications resources;
7. Altering or attempting to alter system software;
8. Altering or attempting to alter system hardware without
Technology Support approval;
9. Damaging equipment, data, software, software protection,
encryption or restriction on applications and files, including
introducing invasive or destructive programs (such as
viruses, worms, and Trojan horses);
10. Modifying or attempting to crash or hack into computer
technology or communications resources;
11. Accessing or attempting to access restricted portions of any
operating system or security software;
12. Installing or removing software;
13. Using computer technology and/or communications
resources for private commercial purposes;
14. Using District computer technology and communications
resources in any unlawful manner including fraudulent,
threatening, libelous, obscene, or harassing communications;
procuring, or distributing obscene or pornographic material.
Student Designated Free Speech Area:
Board Policy 3900
Students, employees, and members of the public shall be free to
exercise their rights of free expression, subject to the requirements
of this policy.
District property is a non-public forum, except for those areas that
are designated public forums available for the exercise of expression
by students, employees, and members of the public. The
Superintendent/President shall enact such administrative procedures
as are necessary to reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner
of the exercise of free expression in the designated public forums.
The administrative procedures established by the Superintendent/
President shall not prohibit the right of students to exercise free
expression including, but not limited to, the use of bulletin boards or
the distribution of printed materials or petitions in those parts of the
college designated areas generally available to students and the
community, and the wearing of buttons, badges, or other insignia.
Speech shall be prohibited that is defamatory, obscene according to
current legal standards or which so incites others as to create a clear
and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on District
property or the violation of District policies or procedures, or the
substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the District.
Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the regulation of hate violence
directed at students in a manner that denies their full participation in
the educational process (Education Code Section 66301(e)), so long
as the regulation conforms to the requirements of the First
Amendment to the United States Constitution, and of Section 2 of
Article 1 of the California Constitution. Students may be disciplined
for harassment, threats, or intimidation unless such speech is
constitutionally protected.
Student Discipline:
Board Policy/Administrative Procedure 5520
Changes pending to Board Policy/Administrative Procedure.
Refer to the website for the most current version.
BOARD POLICY 5520: (Board approved 4/13/11)
The Superintendent/President shall establish procedures for the
imposition of student discipline in accordance with the requirements
of due process as provided by applicable federal and state laws and
regulations.
The Dean of Students will serve as the Discipline Officer unless a
different official is so designated by the Superintendent/President.
The disciplinary procedures shall identify potential disciplinary
actions, including but not limited to the removal, suspension or
expulsion of a student.
The Board of Trustees shall consider any recommendation from the
Superintendent/President for expulsion and revoking or withholding a
degree or certificate. The Board of Trustees shall hear the matter in
closed session unless the student requests the matter be heard in
open session. Final action by the Board on any expulsion shall be
taken in open session.
The disciplinary procedures shall be made available to students
through the college catalog, the District website and other similar
means.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 5520: (Board approved 10/09/13)
The purpose of these administrative procedures is to provide a
means to address violations of the Standards of Conduct set forth in
Board Policy 5500 (BP 5500).
These administrative procedures are not intended to substitute for
criminal or civil proceedings that may be initiated by other agencies
and will be used in a fair and equitable manner, and not for purposes
of retaliation. These procedures are not considered a legal
proceeding. Therefore, students do not have a right to counsel
during a student disciplinary hearing.
I. DEFINITIONS:
Discipline Officer: The Dean of Students or such other official so
designated by the Superintendent/President.
District: The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity J oint Community College
District.
School Day: Any day during which the District is in session and
regular classes are held, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Student: Any person enrolled in any program at the District, either
full-time or part-time. Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating
the Standards of Conduct are considered “students” for the purposes
of these procedures. The Standards of Conduct apply to all
locations and activities of the District, including online courses and
District-sponsored events.
Instructor: Any academic employee of the District in whose class a
student subject to discipline is enrolled, or counselor who is providing
or has provided services to the student, or other academic employee
who has responsibility for the student's educational program.
Educational Administrator: Any administrator who provides
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leadership and direction for the operations of the District whose
responsibilities include supervision of managers, staff or instructors
and the management of the institutional relations among students,
faculty and staff.
Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student by the Board of
Trustees from all courses and activities offered by the District.
Good Cause: Any offense defined by Education Code section 76033
and such other causes as set forth in the Standards of Conduct.
Hearing Authority: The Vice President of Student Services or such
other official so designated by the Superintendent/President and with
responsibility for the first appeal level.
Removal from Class: Exclusion of the student by an instructor for
the day of the removal and the next class meeting.
Reprimand (Written or Verbal): An admonition to the student to
cease and desist from conduct determined to violate the Standards
of Conduct.
Immediate Interim Suspension (Education Code Section 66017):
The immediate suspension of a student when the Discipline Officer
or any educational administrator concludes that immediate
suspension is required to protect students or others from injury, to
protect property, or to ensure the maintenance of order at the District
provided that a reasonable opportunity for a hearing be afforded the
suspended student within ten (10) days.
Short- Term Suspension: Exclusion of the student for good cause
from one or more classes, school activities, and/or all District
facilities for a period of up to five (5) school days.
Long-Term Suspension: Exclusion of the student for good cause
from one or more classes, school activities and/or all District facilities
for more than five (5) school days.
Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus: Withdrawal of
consent by the Discipline Officer or other officials so designated by
the Superintendent/ President for any person to remain on campus in
accordance with California Penal Code Section 626.4 where the
Discipline Officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person
has willfully disrupted the orderly operation of the campus.
II. EXPECTED STUDENT CONDUCT
The Standards of Conduct are set forth in BP 5500 and apply to
conduct that relates to District activity or District attendance,
including conduct that occurs while at District campuses or facilities,
or at District sponsored activities, including before classes begin,
after classes end, during the academic year, and during periods
between terms of actual enrollment. The Standards of Conduct shall
apply even if the student withdraws from school while a disciplinary
matter is pending.
III. SANCTIONS
One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed upon any
student found to be in violation of the Standards of Conduct:
1. Warning: Verbal notice to the student by the Discipline
Officer that the student is violating or has violated the
District’s Standards of Conduct and that a continuation of
the specified conduct by the student may lead to further
disciplinary action. The warning will be documented by the
Discipline Officer and may become part of the student’s
record for a period of up to one year.
2. Reprimand: A written or verbal admonition to the student
by the Discipline Officer to cease and desist from conduct
determined to violate the Standards of Conduct. A record
that a reprimand has been given shall be documented and
may become part of a student's record for a period up to
one year.
3. Disciplinary Probation: A written reprimand by the
Discipline Officer for violation of a specific provision of the
Standards of Conduct that invokes probation for a
designated period of time, which includes the possibility of
more severe disciplinary sanctions should the student
violate any of the Standards of Conduct during the
probationary period.
4. Restitution: Reimbursement by the student for damage(s),
injury or misappropriation of District property or to
instructional materials/ equipment-caused by the students’
misconduct. Restitution/ reimbursement may be one or
more of the following: appropriate service, monetary or
material replacement. Pursuant to Title 5 of the California
Code of Regulations, Section 59410, students who fail to
provide the required restitution will have their grades,
transcripts, diplomas, and registration privileges withheld
until the financial obligation to the District is satisfied. The
Discipline Officer shall provide the student with an
opportunity to be heard prior to the imposition of a
restitution order.
5. Removal from Class or Instruction-Related Activity:
Any instructor may order a student removed from his or her
class or instructional activity for the day of the removal and
the next class or activity meeting. The instructor shall
immediately report the removal to the Discipline Officer. The
Discipline Officer will arrange for a meeting with the student
regarding the removal. The student shall not be allowed to
return to the class or instructional activity during the period
of the removal without the concurrence of the instructor.
Nothing herein will prevent the Discipline Officer from
further disciplinary sanctions in accordance with these
procedures, and based on the facts which led to the
removal. If the student removed is a minor, the Discipline
Officer shall ask the parent or guardian of the student to
attend a parent conference regarding the removal as soon
as possible. If the instructor or the parent/guardian so
requests, the Discipline Officer shall attend the conference.
6. Loss of Privileges: Denial of privileges that do not involve
restrictions on class attendance for a designated period of
time.
7. Residence Halls Suspension: Separation of the student
from the Residence Halls for a definite period of time for
violation of the Student Residential Housing Agreement or
Standards of Conduct after which the student is eligible to
return. Conditions for readmission to the Residence Halls
may be specified.
8. Residence Halls Contract Revocation: Permanent
separation of the student from the Residence Halls for
continued or serious violations of the Student Residential
Housing Agreement or Standards of Conduct without
possibility of readmission, which may also include revoking
the privilege to be in or near the Residence Halls for any
reason.
9. District Suspension: Subject to notice and appeal hearing
requirements, separation of the student for good cause from
all classes, school activities and/or all District campuses for
a definite period of time after which the student may be
eligible to return.
10. District Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student
by the Board of Trustees from all courses and activities
offered by the District.
11. Revocation of Degree or Certificate: A degree or
certificate awarded by the District may be revoked for fraud,
misrepresentation, or other violation of District standards in
obtaining the degree or certificate. Such a revocation shall
be by action of the Board of Trustees.
12. Withholding of Degree or Certificate: The District may
withhold awarding a degree or certificate otherwise earned
until the completion of the process set forth in these
procedures, including the completion of all sanctions
imposed, if accusations of misconduct affect the student’s
entitlement to the degree or certificate.
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13. Withdrawal of Consent to Remain on Campus: The
Discipline Officer or other officials so designated by the
Superintendent/ President may notify any person for whom
there is a reasonable belief that the person has willfully
disrupted the orderly operation of the campus that consent
to remain on campus has been withdrawn. If the person is
on campus at the time, he or she must promptly leave or be
escorted off campus. If consent is withdrawn the Vice
President of Student Services and the Superintendent/
President will be notified immediately. The person from
whose consent has been withdrawn may submit a written
appeal in accordance with Sections VI and VII of these
procedures.
Any person as to whom consent to remain on campus has
been withdrawn who knowingly reenters the campus during
the period in which consent has been withdrawn, except to
attend a hearing, is subject to arrest (Penal Code section
626.4).
14. Discretionary Sanctions: Work assignments, essays,
service to the District, or other related discretionary
assignments that are determined to be appropriate by the
Discipline Officer to remedy a violation of the Standards of
Conduct or that serve as an educational lesson in response
to such a violation.
IV. DISCIPLINE INVOLVING STUDENT GROUPS
Sanctions upon student groups or organizations may be imposed as
follows:
1. Those relevant sanctions listed in Section III of these
procedures.
2. Loss of selected rights and privileges for a specified period
of time.
3. Deactivation: Loss of all privileges, including District
recognition, for a specified period of time.
Accusations that a student group or organization has collectively
violated the Standards of Conduct, terms that govern the group or
organization, or any conditions of District operations, shall be initially
reviewed by the Discipline Officer who shall have authority to impose
sanctions on the group or organization.
No sanctions shall be imposed until the Discipline Officer has
provided the group or organization with a written statement of the
accusations and given the group or organization an opportunity to
respond.
V. RECORDS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
In accordance with Education Code section 76220, the District shall
establish, maintain and destroy student records according to
regulations adopted by the Board of Governors of the California
Community Colleges. The Discipline Officer will create a record of
disciplinary actions, along with relevant supporting documents and
evidence. This record shall be maintained as a confidential student
disciplinary record and may not be released without the permission
of the student, except as permitted by law. The student shall have
the right to inspect the record and to challenge the contents.
Disciplinary records shall be retained in a manner consistent with
state law.
In accordance with Education Code section 76234, whenever there
is included in any student record, information concerning any
disciplinary action taken by the District in connection with any alleged
sexual assault or physical abuse or any conduct that threatens the
health and safety of the alleged victim, the alleged victim of the
sexual assault or physical abuse shall be informed within three (3)
days of the results of any disciplinary action by the District and the
results of any appeal.
In accordance with the J eanne Clery Act, the District will disclose the
results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the District
against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of any crime of
violence or a non-forcible sex offense to:
• The alleged victim; or
• The alleged victim’s next of kin, if the victim is deceased.
VI. SUSPENSION/EXPULSION PROCEDURES
The following procedures shall be followed before any suspension or
recommendation of expulsion except in the event that an
emergency/interim suspension is imposed as set forth herein.
A. Administration. The Discipline Officer shall administer
these procedures and take appropriate action, subject to the
approval of the District Superintendent/President and the
Governing Board if required herein or otherwise by law.
B. Reporting of conduct. Alleged student misconduct shall
be reported to the Discipline Officer.
C. Investigation. Upon receiving a report of alleged student
misconduct, the Discipline Officer shall initiate an
investigation.
D. Notice. Before imposing this discipline, the Discipline
Officer shall make reasonable efforts to give the student
written notice of the reason for the proposed disciplinary
action. If the student is a minor, the Discipline Officer shall
also notify the parent or guardian of the investigation and
charges.
E. Opportunity to be Heard. Within a reasonable period of
time following the delivery to the student of the notice
referred to above, the Discipline Officer shall offer the
student an opportunity to attend a meeting at which time the
student may present a rebuttal to the accusation or
otherwise offer relevant comment on the proposed
suspension or recommendation of expulsion. If the student
fails to arrange such a meeting (or fails to appear for a
meeting the student arranged), the decision of the Discipline
Officer shall be made without input from the student.
F. Determination after Meeting. The Discipline Officer shall
decide whether or not to proceed with the proposed
suspension or recommendation of expulsion after hearing
the student's explanation and considering all of the
information. The Discipline Officer shall send the student a
written notice of the decision via personal delivery or
certified mail to the student's last known address, as set
forth in subsection (H) below.
G. Notice to the District’s Hearing Authority. The Discipline
Officer shall report any disciplinary action imposed to the
District’s Hearing Authority (the Vice President of Student
Services or such other official so designated by the
Superintendent/President.)
H. Short-Term Suspension Notification. The Discipline
Officer shall send the student a written notice of
determination within three (3) school days after the meeting
described in subsection (E). The notice shall inform the
student of the decision and the length of the suspension, if
any. The notice shall also inform the student that the
decision is final. The notice shall be hand delivered or sent
via certified mail to the student’s last known address.
I. Long-Term Suspension and/or Recommendation for
Expulsion Notification. The Discipline Officer shall send
the student a written notice of determination within five (5)
school days after the meeting described in subsection (E).
The notice shall be hand delivered or sent via certified mail
to the student's last known address. The notification shall
include:
1. A statement of the charges, the reason for the
suspension or recommended expulsion, and a
description of facts related to the misconduct, including
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the evidence against the student, the date of the
incident(s), time of the incident(s), and location of the
offense(s);
2. A copy of the Standards of Conduct;
3. An explanation that the student who has been
suspended is entitled to appeal the decision and has a
right to an appeal hearing ("appeal hearing"). The
notification shall also state that a request for an appeal
hearing shall be filed within five (5) school days of the
receipt of the notification. Mailed notice is presumed
received three calendar days after mailing. The written
request for an appeal hearing must be submitted to
the Hearing Authority, and must cite the specific
ground(s) for the appeal (from those listed below), and
provide information which substantiates the ground(s)
on which the appeal is being made.
The failure to request a hearing in a timely manner shall
constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing;
4. Grounds for appeal: A student may appeal the decision
of the Discipline Officer on the grounds that:
i. Fair consideration was not provided to the student
(i.e., there is evidence that some aspect of the
meeting described in subsection (E) was prejudicial,
arbitrary, or capricious); or
ii. New and significant information, not reasonably
available at the time of the initial meeting, has
become available; or
iii. The sanction or remedy imposed is not in due
proportion to the nature and seriousness of the
offense. Any evidence supporting these grounds
must be included in the request for an appeal
hearing.
5. A statement that the student has the right to be
accompanied at an appeal hearing by an on-campus
advisor of his or her choice. If the student decides to be
accompanied by an advisor, the name and address of
that advisor shall be submitted to the Hearing Authority
at the time the appeal is filed;
J . Schedule of Hearing. The Hearing Authority shall
schedule an appeal hearing no later than ten (10)
school days after a timel y written request for a hearing
is received by the District.
VII. HEARING AUTHORITY’S APPEAL PROCEDURES
A. Sanctions recommended by the Discipline Officer may be
appealed, by the student charged, to the Hearing Authority
(the Vice President of Student Services or such other official
so designated by the Superintendent/President). The
appeal must be in writing and received by the Hearing
Authority within five (5) school days of receipt of notification
of right to appeal.
B. Upon receipt from the student of a request to appeal within
the time stated above, the Hearing Authority will review the
facts of the Discipline Officer’s findings and recommended
sanctions. Sanctions recommended by the Discipline
Officer may or may not be suspended until such time as
the appeal hearing is held.
C. If after the review, the Hearing Authority determines that an
appeal is warranted then the appeal hearing will be
conducted with the student within ten (10) school days of
receipt of the request to appeal.
D. Additional parties and/or witnesses to the violation may be
requested to meet with the Hearing Authority to verify
information obtained from the hearing held with the
Discipline Officer.
E. The Hearing Authority may uphold, modify or reject any or
all disciplinary sanctions recommended by the Discipline
Officer. If the Hearing Authority modifies or rejects any or
all sanctions recommended, the Hearing Authority shall
prepare a new written decision which contains specific
factual findings and conclusions. The Hearing Authority’s
decision shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the
student’s last known address. The Hearing Authority shall
report all suspensions, recommendations of expulsion, and
recommendations to revoke or withhold a degree or
certificate to the Superintendent/President within five (5)
school days.
F. If the student fails to attend the appeal hearing without prior
notice of cancellation, or without rescheduling another
hearing, the Hearing Authority may uphold, modify, or reject
the disciplinary sanctions recommended by the Discipline
Officer without input from the student. Sanctions imposed
could result in suspension, expulsion, or revoking or
withholding a degree or certificate.
G. In cases not resulting in long-term suspension, expulsion,
or revoking or withholding of a degree or certificate, the
decision of the Hearing Authority shall be final.
H. In cases where a recommendation of long-term suspension,
expulsion, or the revoking or withholding of a degree or
certificate has been rendered, notice shall be forwarded
immediately to the Superintendent/President.
VIII. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUSPENSION
A. The Discipline Officer may impose an emergency/summary
suspension if deemed warranted. It is an extraordinary
measure and shall be utilized only when necessary to
protect individuals from injury or death, or damage to
property, or to ensure the maintenance of order pending an
opportunity for the student to be heard.
B. A meeting shall be provided to the student within five (5)
school days of an emergency/summary suspension
(Education Code section 66017). The procedures set forth
in sections VI and VII shall apply to the meeting and any
appeal hearing.
C. An emergency/summary suspension shall be reported to
the Board of Trustees at its next regular meeting after such
suspension has been imposed.
IX. SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT
In cases where long-term suspension, expulsion, or revoking or
withholding a degree or certificate is recommended, the
following shall apply:
A. Long-Term Suspension: Within ten (10) school days
following receipt of the recommended decision, the
Superintendent/President shall render a final written
decision. The Superintendent/President may uphold, modify
or reject the disciplinary sanctions recommended by the
Hearing Authority. If the Superintendent/ President modifies
or rejects the suspension recommendation, the
Superintendent/President shall review the record of the
hearings, and prepare a new written decision which
contains specific factual findings and conclusions. The
decision of the Superintendent/ President shall be final
except as to expulsions or revoking or withholding of a
degree or certificate. The final decision shall be sent via
certified or registered mail to the student’s last known
address. The Superintendent/President shall report all
suspensions, whether short- or long-term, of any student to
the Board of Trustees in closed session at its next regular
meeting after the suspension has been imposed.
B. Expulsion or Revoking or Withholding a Degree or
Certificate: Within ten (10) school days following receipt of
the recommended decision, the Superintendent/President
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shall render a written recommended decision to the Board
of Trustees. The Superintendent/President may uphold,
modify or reject the disciplinary sanctions recommended by
the Hearing Authority. If the Superintendent/President
modifies or rejects the expulsion recommendation, or the
recommendation to revoke or withhold a degree or
certificate, the Superintendent/President shall review the
record of the hearings and prepare a new written decision
which contains specific factual findings and conclusions.
The Superintendent/President’s decision shall be forwarded
to the Board of Trustees.
X. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
In cases where expulsion or revoking or withholding a degree or
certificate is recommended, the following shall apply:
A. The Board of Trustees shall consider any recommendation
from the Superintendent/President for expulsion and/or
revoking or withholding a degree or certificate at its next
regularly scheduled meeting or as soon thereafter as is
practicable. The Board of Trustees shall consider an
expulsion recommendation in closed session, unless the
student requests the matter be heard in open session in
accordance with these procedures and Education Code
section 72122. The Board may expel a student for good
cause when other means of correction fail to bring about
proper conduct or when the presence of the student causes
a continuing danger to the physical safety of the student or
others (Educ. Code section 76030).
B. The student shall be notified in writing, by registered or
certified mail or by personal service, at least five (5) school
days prior to the meeting, of the date, time, and place of the
meeting of the Board of Trustees. The student may, within
forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of the notice, request that
the hearing be held in open session. Even if a student has
requested that the Board of Trustees hear an expulsion
recommendation in open session, the Board of Trustees
may deliberate in closed session in accordance with
Education Code section 72122.
C. A closed hearing will be closed to everyone except the
following:
1. The student charged;
2. An advisor/advocate for the student charged, if so
desired. If the student chooses to be accompanied by
an attorney, the student must notify the District in writing
of his/her intent to bring an attorney at least two (2)
school days prior to the hearing. Failure to notify the
District will result in a postponement of the hearing;
3. The District Superintendent/President and/or President's
designee;
4. The Board of Trustees;
5. Counsel for the District;
6. The student's parent(s) or guardian, if the student is a
minor;
7. Campus Security or such other law enforcement
personnel deemed necessary for the safety of meeting
participants.
D. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the
following procedures:
1. The President of the Board of Trustees will serve as
chair of the hearing, and will rule on all questions of
procedure and admission of evidence.
2. Hearings need not be conducted in accordance with
strict rules of evidence or the formality of a court
hearing.
3. Before commencement of the hearing, the Board of
Trustees shall review a description of the charges,
notices, evidence, findings, and a copy of the proposed
decision from the college-level disciplinary appeal
hearing. The Board of Trustees shall consider no
evidence other than that evidence received in the
hearing process.
4. The District Superintendent/President or designee shall
make a brief statement to the Board of Trustees,
referring to relevant evidence regarding the alleged
misconduct.
5. The accused student may then make a brief statement
to the Board of Trustees and present any relevant
evidence.
6. The statements shall be limited to five (5) minutes each.
7. Upon completion of these statements, the Board of
Trustees will have an opportunity to ask questions of
both the student and the District Superintendent/
President or designee.
8. The Board of Trustees will conclude the hearing,
dismiss the parties, and privately deliberate as to a
decision.
9. The Board of Trustees shall issue a statement of
decision including findings of fact and a determination
that the accused student did or did not commit the act(s)
charged, a finding that the student's act(s) did or did not
constitute a violation of the Standards of Conduct, and a
decision as to whether the expulsion proposed by the
District Superintendent/President will be upheld or
modified. The Board of Trustees may also recommend
further investigation. Pursuant to Education Code
section 72122, regardless of whether the matter is
heard in open or closed session, the final action of the
Board of Trustees shall be taken in open session, and
the result of the action shall be a public record. The
name of the student, however, shall not be released.
10. The hearing (but not the deliberations of the Board of
Trustees) shall be recorded either in written format or
electronically. The record shall be the property of the
District. The student may read the record or listen to the
tape at a mutually agreeable location at the District. An
accused student may, upon request, be provided a copy
of the written record or electronic recording at his or her
own expense.
11. A written statement of the Board of Trustees’ decision
shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the
student's last known address within three (3) school
days after the conclusion of the hearing.
12. If the Board of Trustees’ decision is unfavorable to the
student, the student shall have the right to submit a
written statement of his/her objections to the decision.
This statement shall become a part of the student's
records.
13. The decision of the Board of Trustees is final and not
subject to further appeal.
XI. NOTIFICATION
The District Superintendent/President or designee shall, upon
suspension or expulsion of any student, notify the appropriate law
enforcement authorities of the county or city in which the District is
situated of any acts of the student that may be in violation of section
245 of the Penal Code (Education Code section 76035).
XII. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
Calendar restraints may be extended with the agreement of both
parties.
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Student Equity Policy: Board Policy 5300
Shasta College attempts to ensure equal opportunity to all students
and shall provide prompt review of any complaints of discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, or economic
conditions.
Student Grievance Policy: Board Policy 5530
*Refer to the Board Policy for any current updates of language
Definition of Student Grievance
For the purpose of this policy, a student grievance is defined as a
claim by a student that his/her student rights have been adversely
affected by a college decision or action. This policy is available for
students who desire to pursue grievance procedures against an
employee of the District. The student shall be entitled to
representation, by a person of his/her choice, other than legal
counsel, at all informal compliant meetings.
Note: The District is committed to resolving student complaints
and/or grievances in a fair and equitable manner. Students should
work through the District’s process first before escalating issues to
other agencies. Issues that are not resolved at the District level may
be presented to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s
Office (CCCCO) at:
www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/ComplaintsForm.aspx.
Note: This Policy and the related Administrative Procedure is not
available for use by any student or applicant for admission who
believes that he/she has been subjected to unlawful discrimination,
including sex discrimination as prohibited by Title IX of the Higher
Education Amendments of 1972. The basis for filing a complaint of
unlawful discrimination and the procedures to be used to file such a
complaint are set forth in the District’s Board Policy and
Administrative Procedure 3430 – Prohibition of Unlawful
Discrimination or Harassment, which can be obtained in the Human
Resources Office in the Shasta College Administration Building 100,
Room 121, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003 or on the
District’s web site at:
shastacollegeboardpolicies.edu
Student Grievance Procedure
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a prompt and equitable
means of resolving student grievances. These procedures shall be
available to any student who reasonably believes a college decision
or action has adversely affected his or her status, rights or privileges
as a student.
This procedure does not apply to grade changes or to student
disciplinary actions, both of which are covered under separate Board
Policies and Administrative Procedures. (BP/AP 4230-Grade
Changes and BP/AP 5520-Student Discipline).
Definitions:
School Day: Any day during which the District is in session and
regular classes are held excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Student: Any person currently enrolled as a student in any class or
program offered by the District.
LEVELS FOR RESOLVING A STUDENT GRIEVANCE:
FIRST LEVEL – Informal Grievance
Any student with a grievance should first attempt to resolve the
matter by means of an informal meeting with the person(s) against
whom the student has the grievance. This discussion must take
place within ten (10) school days of the alleged incident.
SECOND LEVEL – Informal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved as specified at the first level
within ten (10) school days, the grievant should contact the
immediate supervisor or Dean of the appropriate department or
program. This discussion must take place within ten (10) school days
after contact at the second level. The Supervisor or Dean has ten
(10) school days to respond to the student’s grievance.
THIRD LEVEL – Informal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved at the second level within ten
(10) school days, the grievant should contact the appropriate Vice
President. The Vice President will review the grievance with the
supervisor or administrator and attempt to resolve the grievance
informally. This discussion must take place within ten (10) school
days after contact at the third level. The appropriate Vice President
has ten (10) school days to respond to the student’s grievance.
FOURTH LEVEL – Formal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved informally at the third level, the
grievant will be asked to state the grievance in writing within ten (10)
school days. Then a formal hearing will be scheduled within ten (10)
school days of receipt of the written complaint. The employee being
grieved shall have the opportunity to respond in writing. A Vice
President, as appointed by the Superintendent/ President, will
conduct the hearing.
The hearing will include the grievant(s) and the person(s) grieved
against. Each shall be entitled to:
1) Representation of his/her choice, including legal counsel when
mutually agreed;
2) The right to present witnesses and evidence; and
3) The right to question opposing witnesses.
Official minutes of the hearing will be recorded, and, upon request,
available to any person in attendance at the hearing. The Vice
President as appointed by the Superintendent/President shall have
ten (10) school days after the date of the hearing to render a written
decision.
FIFTH LEVEL – Formal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved at the fourth level within ten (10)
school days, the grievant may seek a review with the District
Superintendent/ President. A copy of the stated grievance and
minutes of the hearing, if any, will be submitted to the
Superintendent/President for review. The Superintendent/President
shall have ten (10) school days to render a written decision.
SIXTH LEVEL – Formal Grievance
If the grievance cannot be resolved at the fifth level within ten (10)
school days, the grievant may seek a review before the District
Board of Trustees at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Record of Grievance
A record of the grievance against an employee of the District may
only be entered into an employee’s personnel file in compliance with
an employee’s contract and the disciplinary process.
Note: The District is committed to resolving student complaints
and/or grievances in a fair and equitable manner. Students should
work through the District’s process first before escalating issues to
other agencies. Issues that are not resolved at the District level may
be presented to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s
Office (CCCCO) at:
CCCComplaintsForm.edu.
Note: This Policy and the related Administrative Procedure is not
available for use by any student or applicant for admission who
believes that he/she has been subjected to unlawful discrimination.
The basis for filing a complaint of unlawful discrimination and the
procedures to be used to file such a complaint are set forth in the
District’s Unlawful Discrimination Policy and Procedures 3430, which
can be obtained in the Human Resources Office in the Shasta
College Administration Building 100, Room 121, 11555 Old Oregon
Trail, Redding, CA 96003 or on the District’s web site at:
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Student Learning Assessment
To ensure that students at Shasta College are attaining knowledge
and skills, the faculty have developed ongoing processes to assess
student learning. Students should expect to participate in a wide
range of assessments designed to provide useful information about
programs and student services. Additionally, upon graduating or
transferring from Shasta College, former students may be asked to
provide feedback on their experiences at Shasta College to guide
continuous program quality.
Student Records, Directory Information and
Privacy Rights
Reference: Education Code Sections 76200, et. Seq.; Title 5,
Sections 54600, et seq.; Board Policy 5040
The Superintendent/President shall assure that student records are
maintained in compliance with applicable federal and state laws
relating to the privacy of student records.
Access to Records: Educational records shall be available for
inspection and review, during normal working hours, by presently and
formerly enrolled students. Where the record(s) may contain
information concerning more than the inquiring student, only that part
pertaining to the inquiring student may be revealed.
Any currently enrolled or former student of the District has a right of
access to any and all student records relating to him or her
maintained by the district.
No District representative shall release the contents of a student
record to any member of the public without the prior written consent
of the student, other than directory information as defined in this
policy and information sought pursuant to a court order or lawfully
issued subpoena, or as otherwise authorized by applicable federal
and state laws.
Students shall be notified of their rights with respect to student
records, including the definition of directory information contained
here, and that they may limit the information.
Directory information shall include:
• Student participation in officially recognized activities and sports
including weight, height and high school of graduation of athletic
team members.
• Degrees and awards received by students, including honors,
scholarship awards, athletic awards and Dean’s list recognition.
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Chapter 8 - Services for Students, Special Programs and Student Life
Shasta College provides a broad spectrum of student services and activities to support the instructional program and to ensure maximum
opportunity for success in the student's chosen major.
Services for Students
Bookstore
The College Bookstore provides essential products and services that
complement the academic environment and facilitate the education
process for students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as to visitors to
Shasta College. The Bookstore offers self-service and selection in
specialized book departments. Several non-book departments, such
as school supplies, food products, emblematic wear, sundries, and
gifts are also offered.
The Bookstore is open to the public throughout the school year. The
team members of the Bookstore look forward to meeting many of you
personally and helping you become better acquainted with the
products and services offered. It is our purpose to make your visits
to the Bookstore a pleasant and beneficial experience.
During the beginning of each semester the Bookstore has extended
hours. Refer to the class schedule, our web page, or please call
(530) 242-7574 for more information.
Textbooks can be ordered online at shastacollegebookstore.
Career Center
The Career Center provides resources to use in making career
decisions and acquiring the occupational information necessary for
planning your future. Students are invited to make use of
computerized career exploration resources to learn more about their
interests, skills, and work values. Resources are also available to
research and compare educational requirements, pay, and future
outlook for various occupations. Stop by Room 126 to learn how to
create your personal career profile!
Service Area Outcomes
1. At least 85% of all students, staff and faculty will be satisfied with
operations in the Career Services and Student Employment
Department.
2. Employment and Career Services will partner with faculty,
students, and community members including local employers to
promote career and employment opportunities and preparation.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Based on an in-person presentation, students will be able to list
two resources provided by the Career and Employment Center.
Child Care Services
Earl y Childhood Education
Earl y Headstart
Headstart-CalWorks Preschool
Shasta College Children’s Campus offers several options to help
meet the childcare and educational needs of families. Go to
shastacollegechildcare
The Earl y Childhood Education Center (530) 242-7600 is a
demonstration child development laboratory site providing an
enrichment experience for 3, 4, and 5-year old children. A daily fee
approved by the Board of Trustees is charged for the program.
Shasta County Head Start and Earl y Head Start (530) 241-7951
provides an inclusive enriching program with extended day childcare
from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Head Start/Early Head Start serves
families of infant, toddlers and preschoolers aged eight weeks to five
years. Enrollment priority is given to children of College CalWORKs
students and low-income eligible families at no fee.
Financial Aid – Scholarships – See Chapter 3 – Finance
Student Health and Wellness Office
The office is located in Room 2020 in the Campus
Center. Confidential services are available to Shasta College
students who have paid the semester health fee (handled at
registration) and are registered at the time of service in credit-
bearing courses for the current semester. You must present a
government issued photo ID and your student ID number as eligibility
will be verified with each visit. The office is open Monday thru Friday
during the Spring and Fall semesters from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
and from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summer semester office hours, days,
and services will vary. Services offered: first aid for on-campus
accidents or injuries, TB testing, registered nurse consultation, health
education, blood pressure checks, vision and hearing screening,
cholesterol screening (nominal fee-call for details), smoking
cessation, student accident reports, and brief / limited clinical
(psychological) counseling. We also provide resources for
reproductive health care. Physician consultations are available for
the initial diagnosis and treatment of short-term illness and academic
program / uncomplicated employment physicals. Physician services
are not available during the summer semester. PLEASE
NOTE: The Student Health & Wellness office is not a comprehensive
health care provider and is not structured to address all the
healthcare needs of District students. It is not the intention, nor
contained in the scope of practice, of the healthcare professionals in
this office to be identified as primary healthcare providers. Medical
(physician) services are contracted and limited. Hours and / or days
of service are subject to change. There may also be times when the
College Nurse and / or Psychological Counselor are out of the office,
or off campus, during regular office hours. Please call (530) 242-
7580 for appointment availability. For more information, please visit
our website at www.shastacollege.edu/wellness.
Remember, Shasta College is a Smoking Restricted
campus. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Please visit
our website, www.shastacollege.edu/wellness, for the locations of
designated areas. Spitting of chew tobacco in classrooms (into
cups, trashcans, etc.) is also prohibited. Willful non-compliance is a
violation of college policy and the Student Code of Conduct.
Library
The Shasta College Library is one of your key resources for course
support and lifelong learning. We're a hub of collaborative learning
on campus with study spaces and a host of resources on our open
shelves. We also maintain a dynamic collection, accessible 24/7, and
online reference assistance. Explore this vast spectrum of
knowledge, including:
• Millions of magazine and journal articles from thousands of
international publications.
• A growing collection of over 100,000 books, audiobooks, DVDs,
government documents, and streaming media.
• Nearly 100 computer, video, microform, and other workstations,
many with Internet connections.
• Wireless Internet access.
• Group study rooms with media support.
• Self-service printing, photocopying, and faxing.
• Special resources for the physically challenged.
• Service-oriented staff who regard each encounter as an
opportunity to share our extraordinary resources.
To learn more about the Library, including current Library hours,
please visit us online at shastacollegelibrary.
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Student Employment Services
The Student Employment Center is a resource for Shasta College
students seeking work while attending classes, after graduation, and
at the completion of their training programs. Bulletin boards are
maintained in major campus buildings listing current job opportunities
both on and off campus. J ob listings are also posted on the Student
Employment website: shastacollegejobboard. Computers, printers
and fax are provided for job search purposes. Resume, cover letter,
interviewing, and general job search assistance is available. For
more information on student employment services, please stop by
Room 126 or call (530) 242-7728.
Service Area Outcomes
1. At least 85% of all students, staff and faculty will be satisfied with
operations in the Career Services and Student Employment
Department.
2. Employment and Career Services will partner with faculty,
students, and community members including local employers to
promote career and employment opportunities and preparation.
Student Support Learning Outcome
1. Based on an in-person presentation, students will be able to list
two resources provided by the Career and Employment Center.
Transfer Center
As part of the counseling function, Shasta College operates a
Transfer Center. Located adjacent to the counseling offices in the
Administration Building, the Center is a resource for students to use
in acquiring information on other colleges and universities. The
Center houses a library of college and university catalogs, sponsors
visits to four-year institutions each semester, and hosts admissions
advisors from four year colleges and universities who meet with
students here at Shasta College. The Transfer Center also offers
workshops to guide students through the UC and CSU transfer
application process. Students are invited to make use of the variety
of materials and services available. For additional information call
(530) 242-7570 or stop by Room 126.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Students utilizing the Transfer Center will report that they were
satisfied with the services that they received.
2. As a result of participating in transfer services and activities,
students will report an increased awareness of the transfer
requirements and processes.
3. The Transfer Center will increase the number of students
pursuing Associate Degrees for Transfer by expanding outreach
and promotion of these degrees as they become available.
Special Programs
Adult Basic Education
Shasta College has a range of adult education courses. There are
courses in reading, math, GED-prep, citizenship and English as a
Second Language. Many of these courses are free and have open
enrollment. Some courses have small group instruction and others
are taught using one-on-one mentoring. These courses can be used
to prepare for college entry. For more information contact the
Learning Center Coordinator, Basic Skills/ESL, at (530) 242-7711.
Campus CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility to Kids)
The Shasta College CalWORKs Program serves students who are
referred from the Shasta, Tehama or Trinity Counties Social
Services’ CalWORKs Programs. Eligible students are those
receiving the adult portion of TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy
Family) cash aid. Shasta College CalWORKs acts as an additional
connection between CalWORKs students and their County worker.
CalWORKs students receive one-on-one assistance with enrollment,
registration, financial aid processes and specialized counseling
services. Continuing CalWORKs students receive specialized
support regarding academic progress and maintaining eligibility for
priority registration, and CalWORKs hourly requirements. Support
services for CalWORKs students may include school related books
and supplies not supported by the County, gas cards, print vouchers,
and CalWORKs Work Study.
CalWORKs Work Study is a resource for CalWORKs students to
meet their required welfare-to-work hours while going to school.
Wages earned while enrolled in the CalWORKs Work Study program
are exempt from the CalWORKs student’s cash aid grant. In
addition, the CalWORKs employment program provides assistance
with job readiness, resume development and job search resources.
Students who are receiving the adult portion of TANF cash aid or are
considering applying for cash aid can contact the Shasta College
CalWORKs office for more information at (530) 242-7637 or stop by
the Shasta College CalWORKs office at 1400 Market Street (across
the street from the County CalWORKs office), Room 8116, Redding.
Monday – Friday, 7:30A-4:30P (closed Fridays in J une and J uly).
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will report awareness of eligibility for CalWORKs
priority registration.
2. Students will learn to utilize CalWORKs priority registration.
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education – CARE
The CARE Program is designed as a support service for the EOPS
student who is at least 18 years of age, a single head of household, a
current recipient of TANF/CalWORKs, has a child under 14 years of
age, and is enrolled full-time upon admission into the program.
Support services for CARE students may include assistance with
childcare or transportation expenses, supplies, textbooks, workshops
and referrals. The purpose of the program is to assist the CARE
student in pursuing educational goals and in obtaining skills leading
to meaningful employment. For additional information, call (530) 242-
7540 or stop by the EOPS/CARE Office in the Student Center, Room
2005.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the CARE resources
available.
2. Students will demonstrate the value of CARE support services
by increased retention, graduation, and transfer rates.
Disabled Students Programs and Services – DSPS
Shasta College offers students with disabilities numerous services
including counseling and academic advisement, testing for learning
disabilities, readers, note providers, e-texts, audio format texts, in
class interpreting for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing,
designated parking areas, special equipment, assistive technology,
test facilitation, etc. These services, accessed by referral from the
DSPS Counselor or Learning Disabilities Specialist, are available to
students attending either the main Shasta College campus or the
extended education locations throughout the District. The DSPS
Counselor and Learning Disability Specialist work with students to
evaluate their educational needs and to plan and prescribe suitable
programs and services. A specially equipped assistive technology
computer lab, located in Room 2004, is available for qualifying
students with disabilities. Special classes are provided through
Adaptive Education curriculum (ADAP). For more information on the
various programs and services available through DSPS, call (530)
242-7790 or stop by our office located in the Student Center, Room
2005.
DSPS also offers a College to Career (C2C) program which provides
vocational training to students with Intellectual Disabilities. College to
Career is a three-year program leading to competitive, integrated
employment. More information can be found at the DSPS website
(www.shastacollege.edu/dsps) or in room 2006 on the Shasta
College Main Campus.
Service Area Outcome
1. Counselors will develop an Education Contract specifying
academic and vocational goals, steps to completing those
goals, and relevant services appropriate to their strengths and
limitations.
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Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Students will identify individual educational limitations and
successfully access appropriate disability accommodations.
2. Students will utilize appropriate disability management
strategies.
Extended Opportunity Program and Services – EOPS
EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and Services) is state-funded
and is established to assist students who are low income and
educationally disadvantaged with financial and comprehensive
support services. Academic, career and personal counseling are a
key component of this program, and students are required to contact
an EOPS Counselor three times each semester to plan and monitor
their progress. Additional services may include book grants,
emergency loans, tutoring, transfer assistance, workshops, cultural
events and referrals to both on and off-campus resources. Eligibility
for services is determined by Title 5 regulations. Students must
complete a BOG FW (Board of Governors Fee Waiver) and EOPS
application. For additional information, call (530) 242-7540 or stop
by to the EOPS/CARE Office in the Student Center, Room 2005.
Student Support Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to identify, locate and utilize the resources
and services needed to overcome educational and/or economic
disadvantages to reach their academic goals.
2. Students will demonstrate that utilization of EOPS programs
and services is a valuable aid for their college success.
Gateway to College
The Shasta College Gateway to College program is a dual
enrollment program for high school students who are behind in
credits and unlikely to graduate. Students who are chosen for
participation in the Gateway program have an opportunity to
simultaneously earn credit toward their high school diploma and a
college degree or certificate through classes taken on the college
campus. Additional information is available by calling (530)242-7585.
High School Diploma (Formerl y GED)
Residents of the District may work toward a high school diploma by
taking college courses. Information is available from the high school
from which you plan to receive the diploma. You must request that
credit is transferred.
A student who transfers Shasta College course credit to a high
school for diploma credit may also use that credit at Shasta College.
The completed course will fulfill the subject requirement if it is part of
an Associate degree program.
Questions regarding GED testing should be referred to the Shasta
Adult School at (530) 245-2626.
Office of Access and Equity
The Office of Access and Equity is a comprehensive outreach
program designed to support educational access and academic
achievement for all students. Academic support services and socio-
cultural activities are offered to address the needs of students from
culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds and close the
achievement gaps in the District. This office works with both the
college and local community to raise awareness and cultivate an
appreciation of cultural, social, and ethnic diversity and the value this
diversity brings. Through programming efforts, policy creation,
professional development, mentoring, and advocacy, the Office of
Access and Equity works to foster a supportive and inclusive
environment for all students, faculty, and staff. For more information,
call (530)242-7625; stop by room 2306 or visit us at
www.shastacollege.edu/studentequity
Puente
The Puente Project, a national award-winning program for more than
25 years, has improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands
of California’s educationally underrepresented students. Its mission
is to increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students
who enroll in four-year colleges and universities, earn college
degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders to
future generations. Puente is interdisciplinary in approach with
writing, counseling and mentoring components. The Puente Project
is an inter-segmental program that is co-sponsored by the University
of California Office of the President and the California Community
College Chancellor’s Office. Information about the Puente Project is
available in Room 126, by phone at 242-7951 or
shastacollegepuente. For information on Puente at the Tehama
Campus, call (530) 529-8976.
SCI*FI (Shasta College Inspiring and Fostering Independence)
SCI*FI is an educational support program for students who are
current or former foster youth. Weekly workshops, academic
support, and individual mentoring help students succeed in their
coursework and also develop the skills needed to foster a stable
transition into independence. A study lab is available in Room 2153.
The counselor’s office for SCI*FI is Room 2158, phone (530) 242-
7549. Additional information is available at SCI*FI. .
TRiO Programs
Educational Talent Search (ETS)
Student Support Services (SSS)
Upward Bound (UB)
The TRiO Talent Search Program identifies and assists 8th through
12th grade students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program
provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its
participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and
continue their education at a postsecondary institution of their
choice. The program serves 500 students in Shasta and Trinity
counties. For more information, please contact the Project Director at
(530) 242-7691.
Student Area Outcomes
1. Seniors served by the TRiO Talent Search program during the
program year will graduate with a regular secondary school
diploma in the standard number of years.
2. Students served by the TRiO Talent Search program will
complete a rigorous program of study.
3. Seniors who participate in the TRiO Talent Search program and
graduate with a regular high school diploma will enroll in an
institution of higher education by the fall term immediately
following high school.
4. Students served by the TRiO Talent Search program will have
opportunities for exposure to college campuses whereby they
will learn about college programs, services, and facilities, and
become better prepared to make decisions regarding their
continuing education.
TRiO Student Support Services is a federally funded program for
eligible full-time students who are preparing to transfer to a four-year
university to earn a bachelor’s degree. TRiO-SSS provides support
services such as tutoring, counseling, calculator loans, financial
literacy workshops, cultural and social activities, university tours, and
transfer assistance. For additional information on SSS, please visit
room 2070 in the Student Center or call (530) 242-7690.
Student Area Outcomes
1. First-year students will state an educational goal and identify
potential transfer institutions.
2. Students will have access to counseling and support services
leading to graduation and/or transfer.
3. Students will persist through the program and meet their
educational goals.
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4. Students will complete their Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), online college application and scholarship
application(s).
TRiO Upward Bound Program provides comprehensive support to
eligible low-income, first-generation high school students in their
preparation for college entrance. The goal of Upward Bound is to
increase the rate at which participants complete secondary
education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of
postsecondary learning. Upward Bound serves students at
Enterprise and Central Valley High Schools. For more information,
please contact the Project Director at (530) 242-7698.
Student Area Outcomes
1. Students will understand their options for post-secondary
education and requirements.
2. Students will have access to field trips and workshops that will
allow for a greater understanding of and exposure to post-
secondary education.
3. Students will understand the financial aid process and funding
opportunities.
4. Senior students will complete a college admissions application,
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and attend a
college orientation before graduation.
Tutorial Services
The Shasta College Writing Center, located in the Learning
Resource Center (LRC), is a resource for all writers. Students from
all courses are encouraged to make an appointment with a tutor in a
one-on-one tutoring session. The Writing Center also provides
computers for word processing and research purposes, and offers
workshops and resources for writers. The Math and Business
Learning Center can also be found in the LRC. Drop in tutoring for
students enrolled in math and business classes is available in this
center. The Science Learning Lab has tutoring for science classes
and is located in the 1600 building.
Veterans Educational Benefits
The VA Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office serves as your
liaison between the school and the Department of Veterans Affairs to
help you apply for and maintain your VA educational benefits. We
provide support to help you with your education and information on
the latest programs and regulations, extension of delimiting dates,
vocational rehabilitation, etc. Be sure to apply for your benefits early,
as it takes the Department of Veterans Affairs approximately 120
days to process your application. All new veterans to Shasta
College should call for information at (530) 242-7701 or visit the
Veterans Certifying Official located in the Financial Aid Office in
Room 108. For more information about veterans services please visit
our website at shastacollegeveterans.
The Veterans Counselor will assist you in your educational planning
and development of the required Educational Plan. To schedule an
appointment with the Veterans Counselor, call the Counseling
Center, located in Building 100, at (530) 242-7724.
Student Life
Art
The Art Department sponsors monthly exhibitions in the College
Gallery showing pieces from visiting artists, faculty, and a juried student
show in May. The realm of art is a viable medium at Shasta College,
and one that fulfills the aspirations and artistic inclinations of each
student. For additional information, call (530) 242-7730.
Athletics
Shasta College, a member of the Golden Valley Conference, Northern
California Football Conference, the Big-8 Conference, and the Bay
Valley Conference, offers strong and varied athletic opportunities for
men and women. The athletic facilities include a gymnasium, a lap
swimming pool and a diving pool, lighted tennis courts, weight training
room, a cardio exercise room, well-lighted football stadium, all-
weather track and field facility, baseball and softball diamonds, and
soccer fields. Shasta College men and women participate in baseball,
basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, softball, swimming and
diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Questions
regarding athletic eligibility should be directed to the Dean of Physical
Education and Athletics at (530) 242-7590 or check our website at
shastacollegeathletics.
Honor Society
Shasta College established the Beta Mu Mu chapter of the Phi Theta
Kappa International Honor Society on March 19, 2004. The Phi Theta
Kappa mission is two-fold: 1) recognize and encourage the academic
achievement of two-year college students; and (2) provide
opportunities for individual growth and development through
participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship
programming. Honor society members are invited to join by letter and
must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and have completed 12
or more transferable units at Shasta College. Invitations to join are
emailed out approximately four weeks into the semester, where
eligible students can gain more information about the society and
register/pay online. Membership is granted once the eligibility
requirements have been met and the appropriate dues are collected.
For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office, Room
2308 on the main campus for brochures and a membership
application, or visit the chapter web site at shastacollegeptk.
Housing
Shasta College maintains two dormitories, one for 63 females and
one for 63 males. A Commons building providing recreational space
and equipment for both indoor and outdoor activities is part of the
facility. A “residents only” kitchen equipped with microwaves, two
stoves/ovens, a gas BBQ grill, and an ice/water machine is located in
the Commons along with a computer lab and TV lounge. Several
social and recreational activities are programmed monthly for the
enjoyment of the residents. The Commons building is staffed 24
hours a day throughout the academic year. Housing staff continually
conduct safety and security walk-throughs to ensure that the facilities
are secured, and the facility employs video surveillance equipment
for security purposes. This equipment may or may not be monitored
at any time.
Students must carry at least 12 units and maintain a 2.0 GPA to
reside in the dormitories. On-site weekend tutoring is provided for;
writing, math, and science for all residents.
To reserve a space in the Residence Halls – or to be placed on the
waiting list – go to the Shasta College homepage, click on Resources
and then click on the Housing (dorms) web page. Fill out the
reservation form (fillable form), print it out and mail the completed
reservation form, along with a $200.00 refundable security deposit
(check or money order), to the address listed on the reservation form.
Due to the limited number of spaces available each semester,
students are encouraged to reserve a space at least four (4) months
prior to the start of the semester. For more information you may call
(530) 242-7740.
Off Campus: The College is interested in its students having suitable
housing. For students who cannot be accommodated in the
dormitories or who prefer to live off-campus, the Housing Office
maintains information on rooms and apartments which are offered for
rental to college students.
Music
The Music Department offers a wide range of musical opportunities
that include workshops, clinics, guest performers, musicals, and
concerts. All students are welcome and do not need to be music
majors to participate in ensembles. The Concert Choir, Vocal J azz
Ensemble, and instrumental J azz/Rock Ensemble perform for many
activities in the area, as well as performing concerts in the Shasta
College Theatre. Evening classes offer opportunities to participate in
the Symphony Orchestra, College Chorale, Symphonic Band and
J azz Ensemble. The department is an active and creative force on
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campus, and offers the general student a stimulating change of pace.
For more information, call (530) 242-7730.
Student Clubs/Leadership
Get involved! Shasta College is home to many existing clubs and
organizations. For a complete list, please visit the Dean of Students
Office located in the 2300 Building (room 2308), or call (530)242-
7622. If you don’t see an existing club that interests you, you can
start one! At Shasta College, we aim to produce well-rounded, global
citizens who know how to step in, step up, take the lead, and create
action. Opportunities to develop your leadership skills can be as
beneficial as your Shasta College classroom education when
transferring on to a four-year institution or considering employment
offerings.
Student Activity Cards
When you register at Shasta College, you will be offered the
opportunity to buy your Student Activity Card from the Shasta
College Student Senate. Funds from the card help Student Senate
in financing events; such as, concerts, Club Kick-Off, Chili Cook-off,
Constitution Day and other Student Senate and Interclub Council
events. The card allows reduced admission to various Student
Senate sponsored activities, as well as discounts from popular
vendors and restaurants around town (for a complete listing of
vendors offering discounts please see the Student Senate website).
Lastly, funds from the purchase of this card go toward many campus
enhancement projects. An activity card may be purchased each
semester. Information will be available during registration or at the
Student Senate offices located in the Student Annex, Bldg, 2300,
Room 2318. This card is your passport that will help to involve you in
college activities.
Student Senate Lending Library
The Student Senate collects unwanted textbooks at the end of each
semester. These books are then lent to students in need who may
not have the resources to purchase the book otherwise. Any student
lending books is required to have a valid Student ID Card.
Student Senate/Student Government
Since virtually all major decisions that are made on the Shasta
College campus affect students in some way, student input is
welcomed. The organized "student voice" to the campus community
is facilitated through the Student Senate. Student views are
represented on councils and committees of the college. The Student
Body President is a member of the Board of Trustees. Student
concerns are channeled through the Student Senate, which meets
weekly. Contact the Dean of Students Office for dates and times at
(530) 242-7622. For the most part the Student Senate focuses its
attention in three main areas of concern: student needs and
concerns, campus activities, and student services.
Shasta College students are encouraged to participate in the Student
Senate. Students are elected and/or appointed to positions in the
various levels of the Student Senate. The development of leadership
qualities through participation is considered to be of prime
importance in student self-government at the College.
Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts Department offers a variety of theory, production
and technical theatre classes. The department features two main
stage productions each academic year. Auditions are held at the
beginning of each term and are open to members of the community.
Rehearsals are scheduled during the evenings and on weekends.
Technical theatre activities occur daily. Community members are
encouraged to enroll. For additional information, call (530) 242-7730.
The Lance
The Lance is a student-run magazine publication created by Shasta
College students. It features stories about Shasta College and the
community at large. The Lance is also a campus club, and their
purpose is to engage students interested in print media and writing.
All registered students are welcome to join! For more information,
stop by The Lance office located in the Library, room 241, visit The
Lance online at www.thelanceonline.com or call (530)242-7729.
.
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Chapter 9 – Academic Staff
ABTS, MARVIN L. (1986) Anatomy; B.S., Lewis and Clark College;
M.S., Ph.D., Portland State University
ANDERSON, CATHERINE E. (1988) Mathematics; B.A., Humboldt
State University; M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
ASHBEY, KATHARINE (2012), Early Childhood Education; B.A.,
Lewis & Clark College; M.A., Mills College
BAKER, LENA (2001) English/Writing Center; B.A., Drake University,
Des Moines, Iowa; M.A., Texas A&M, Kingsville, Texas
BANGHART, S. BRAD (1996) Business; A.A., Shasta College; A.A.,
Santa Rosa J r. College; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.S.,
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
BEAM, MARC (2011) Director of Research & Planning, B.A.,
Chapman University; M.A., Prescott College
BERISSO, CRISTINA (1999) Math; Licendiado en Fisica, Universidad
Nacional de Buenos Aires; Ph.D., University of Oxford, United
Kingdom
BERKEY, NANCY (2009), Project Director – Gateway to College;
B.A., Simpson University, M.S., University of La Verne
BERKOW, PETER F. (1990) Journalism/English; B.A., Northeastern
Illinois University; M.A., California State University, Chico
BISH, LAURIE (2013) Nursing; B.S.N., Sonoma State University;
M.S.N., California State University, Fresno
BITTNER, ROBERT (1991) Mathematics; A.S., Linn-Benton
Community College; B.S., Univ. of Wisconsin-La Crosse; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
BLASER, MARK (1996) Chemistry; B.A., Carleton College,
Northfield, MN; M.S., University of Colorado, Boulder
BOGENER, REBECCA (2003) Psychological Counselor; B.A.,
California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University,
Sacramento
BORG, CAROLYN (1990) Counselor; B.A., Biola College; M.S.,
California State University, Long Beach; Ed.D., Oregon State
University, Corvallis
BRAZIL, KELLY (2002) Head Coach – Women’s Volleyball/Physical
Education; B.A., Humboldt State University
BREITBACH, WILLIAM (2013) Dean of Library Services and
Educational Technology; B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;
M.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.L.S., University of
California, Los Angeles
BRISOLARA, SHARON (2015) Associate Dean, Access and Equity;
B.A., Louisiana State University; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University
BROOKSHAW, KEITH (1988) Counselor; A.A., Foothill College;
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.S., California State University,
Hayward; Ed. D., University of Southern California
BRYANT, THOMAS (2013) Automotive; A.A. Shasta College
BUSH, RANDY (2014) Mathematics; B.A., California State University,
Humboldt; M.A., California State University, Chico
CALKINS, PAUL (2004) English; B.A., University of California, Irvine;
M.A., University of California, Berkeley
CARMENA, CRAIG (2012) Director of Campus Safety, Administration
of Justice; B.S., San J ose State University
CICERO, JOHN (1990) Business; B.A., University of Rochester;
M.B.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University
CINGRANI, DONALD (2005) Accounting; B.S., San Fernando Valley
State College
COOPER, WILLIAM D. (1999) Spanish; B.A., University of California,
Berkeley; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
CORT, CHARLES (1995) Dental Hygiene; A.S., B.S., Oregon Institute
of Technology; M.A.T., National University
CRENSHAW, KENDALL (1991) Counselor; B.A., California State
University, Chico; M.A., University of Nevada, Reno
CROES, SCOTT (2007) Biology; B.S., M.S., California State
University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno.
CROOKS, JAMES (2007) English/Basic Skills; B.A., M.A., Humboldt
State University
CRUSE, CHERYL (2012) Librarian; B.A., University of Redlands;
M.L.S., San J ose State University
CYPHERS BENSON, LAURA (2012) Associate Vice President of
Human Resources; B.S., Humboldt State University; M.A., Fielding
Graduate University; M.A., University of Phoenix
DAVIS, JASON (2013) Welding; A.S., Shasta College
DAVIS, MICHAEL (2002) Athletic Trainer, B.A., California State
University, Chico, M.S., University of Arizona, Tucson
DOHERTY, CHARLES (1994) Nursing; B.S., Antioch College; B.S.,
California State University, Sacramento; M.S., University of California,
Davis; M.S.N., California State University, Chico
DOYLE, TERESA (2009) Student Success/Student Development,
B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico
ECKHARDT, ANTHONY (2006) Economics; B.A., University of New
Mexico; M.B.A., National University
ESPINOLA, NELSON (2014) Couneslor; B.A., M.A., University of
California, Los Angeles
EVANS, MATTHEW (2005) Chemistry; B.S., California Polytechnic
State University; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
FARD, DIVAN (2000) Chemistry; B.S., Pahlavi University; Ph.D.,
University of Pennsylvania
FIELDS, ANDREW (2014) Associate Dean, Extended Education;
B.S., M.S., California State University, East Bay; Ph.D., University of
the Pacific
FISKE, RICHARD A. (1988) Music; B.M., B.M. Ed., Oberlin
Conservatory of Music; M.M., Manhattan School of Music; D.Mus.,
Indiana University School of Music
FITZHUGH, KELE (2002) Head Coach – Men’s Basketball/Physical
Education Instructor; B.A., California State University, Chico
FONG, LEO (2001) English; B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A.,
University of California, Riverside
FOOTE, BARBARA LYNN (1990) Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide;
B.S.N., California State University, Chico
FOUST, KEITH (2014) Psychology; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Chico
FOX, KEVIN (2002) Mathematics; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Sacramento
FRIGO, LENORE (2002) Psychology; B.A., Marquette University,
Milwaukee; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
FULTON, SUSANNAH (2009) Biology/Botany, B.S., Brigham Young
University, M.S., New Mexico State University, Ph.D., Miami
University
GENTRY, DAVID (2006) Art; B.A., University of Illinois; M.A.,
California College of Art
GERARD, ROGER (2001) Hospitality Management; B.A., York
University; M.A., Northern Arizona University, Arizona
GESSNER, KATHRYN H. (1999) English; B.A., University of
Delaware, Newark; M.F.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
GLASS, THOMAS (2008) Math, B.S., California State University,
Bakersfield; M.S., Boise State University
GOODMAN, DEBORAH (1997) Nurse; B.S.N., California State
University, Chico; School Health Credential, M.S.N., California State
University, Sacramento
GOOGINS, ROBERT P. (1981) Business Education; A.A., College of
the Siskiyous; B.S., California State University, Sacramento; M.S.,
Southern Oregon
GORDON, SCOTT (1999) Office Administration; M.B.A., Brigham
Young University
GOTTLIEB, CLIFFORD (1984) Chemistry; B.S. University of
Wisconsin; M.S., University of California, Davis
GRANDY, LARRY (1978) Music; A.A., Diablo Valley College; B.A.,
M.A., California State University, Chico; D.M.A., Arizona State Univ.
GRIFFIN, DEBRA (2013) Mathematics; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Sacramento
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HAAS, LORRAINE (2002) Early Childhood Education; B.A., M.A.,
Sonoma State University
HAMAR, DIANA (2000) DSPS Counselor; A.A., Shasta College; B.A.
Simpson College; M.A., University of San Francisco
HAMILTON SLANE, SANDRA (2007) Director, DSPS/EOPS; B.A.,
Wheaton College, MSW, University of Illinois
HANNAFORD, MORGAN (1998) Biology; B.A., Sonoma State
University; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
HENDERSHOT, DHABIH (2014) Computer Information Systems;
B.S., Capella University
HENDERSON, KAREN (2000) Dental Hygiene; A.S., Sacramento
City College; B.A., Simpson University
HOLLINGSWORTH, LAUREN (2006) English; B.A., University of
California, Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
JIMENEZ, EVA (2007) Dean of Business, Agriculture, Industry,
Technology, Safety, and EWD; B.A., M.A., California State University,
Sacramento
JOHNSTON, TIMOTHY (2013) Dean, Enrollment Services; B.A.,
Loyola Marymount University, M.Ed., Ed.D, University of California,
Los Angeles
KEATING, JAMES F. (1989) Physical Education; B.A., J amestown
College; M.Ed., University of North Dakota
KELLY, JASON (2001) Counselor; B.A., California State University,
Sacramento; M.S., University of La Verne
KIMLER-RICHARDS, TRENA (2012) Agriculture; B.S., M.S.,
California State University, Chico
KNUDSEN, MICHELLE (2013) Counselor; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Fresno
KUTRAS, CHRIS (1975) History/Political Science; A.A., Shasta
College; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico; Ph. D.,
University of San Francisco
LARSON, JAIME (1996) Mathematics; A.A., Porterville College; B.A.,
California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University,
Fresno
LIGHTFOOT, ROBB P. (1990) Communication Arts; A.A., Bakersfield
College; B.A., California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., California
State University, Northridge
LIVINGSTON, JOHN (2006) Equipment Operations; A.A., Shasta
College; B.S., M.S., California Polytechnic State University
LORING, SUSAN E. (1990) Counselor; B.A., Brown University; M.S.,
San Francisco State University
MACMILLAN, TEAL (1999) History; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Chico
MAHAR, KATHLEEN (2014) Associate Dean, Foundational Skills and
Adult Education; B.A., Rollins College; M.A., State University of New
York and New Palz; Ph.D., University of Southern California
MARI, MIKE (2014) Associate Dean Physical Education and Athletics;
B.S. Humboldt State University; M.A., University of Phoenix
MARLEY, RONALD K. (1995) Fire Technology; A.S., Solano College;
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
MARTIN, THOMAS (2002) MIS/Business; B.S., M.S., Utah State
University; Ph.D., University of La Verne
MASULIS, THOMAS C. (1991) Physics/Mathematics; B.S.,
University of Illinois; M.A., University of California, Berkeley
MAXWELL, ANITA (1989) Mathematics; A.A., Shasta College; B.A.,
M.A., California State University, Chico
McBROOME, LYNDIA (1998) Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide; A.A.,
Shasta College; B.A., California State University, Chico
McCANDLESS, JENNIFER (1998) Math; B.A., California State
University, Sacramento; M.S., Oregon State University
McCURRY, SARA (2007) English; B.S. Minot State University, North
Dakota; M.A., Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Oregon
McQUEEN, MEGAN (2000) Counselor; B.A., California State
University, Sacramento; M.S., San Francisco State University
MEACHAM, SUSAN (1998) Microbiology; A.S., Grossmont College;
B.A., Point Loma College; M.S., Loma Linda University
MIHELE, CAMELIA (2013) Mathematics; B.A., University of
California, Santa Barbara; M.A., California State University, Fullerton
MOREHOUSE, THOMAS (2001) Counseling; B.S., M.A., California
State University, Fresno
MOUNTAIN, CAREL (1998) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S., Pacific
Union College; M.S., Sonoma State University
NICHOLAS, RAYMOND (2005) Diesel Technology; A.S. Oregon
Institute of Technology
NIGRO, FRANK G. (1997) Dean of Science, Language Arts, and
Math; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt
University, Nashville, TN
NOLTE, KENNETH (2002) Natural Resources; B.S., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Texas A&M University
O’RORKE, KEVIN (2006) Vice President of Student Services; B.S.,
Idaho State University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D.,
Arizona State University
OSA, TONY (2013) Director of Fire Technology/EMS; A.S., Lassen
College; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., University of
Montana
OSBRINK, RICHARD (2014) Program Director, Advanced
Manufacturing; A.S., Shasta College
PATTERSON-TUTSCHKA, ANDREW (2013) Art; B.A., University of
Michigan, M.A., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
PEARL, DAVID (2015) Political Science; B.A., Ohio State University;
M.A., Governors State University; M.A., Washington State University;
Ph.D., University of Idaho
PERRIN, RALPH (2007) Dean of Arts, Communication, Consumer
and Social Sciences; B.A., Walla Walla University; M.A., Ph.D., Loma
Linda University
PETERS, BRAD (2006) Culinary Arts; A.S. San Diego Mesa College;
B.V.E., San Diego State University
PRESNELL, SHELLY (2005) Speech; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Chico
RANDALL, MERIDITH (2012) Vice President of Academic Affairs;
B.A., Amherst College, M.A., Cornell University; J .D., New York
University School of Law
REDD, ROXANNE (2000) Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., City
College of New York; M.S.N. University of Phoenix
REED, RANDAL (1999) Geology; B.S., University of Nevada; M.S.,
Northern Arizona University
REYNOLDS, LISA (2013) Nursing; A.D.N., Shasta College; B.S.N.,
Simpson University
ROBACK, NANCY (2014) Chemistry; B.S., Humboldt State
University; M.S., University of Notre Dame
RODRIGUE, MORRIS (1999) Vice President of Administrative
Services; B.S., M.S., New Mexico Tech, Socorro
ROSE, MIRANDA (2014) Mathematics; B.A., University of California,
Berkeley; M.A. California State University, San Diego
ROSSMAN, SHAUNNA (2015) Counselor; B.A., California State
University, Chico; M.S., University of LaVerne
ROYCE, KATHLEEN (2008) Dean of Health Sciences; B.S.N., Biola
University; M.S.N., University of California, Los Angeles
RUANO, SYLVIA (2009) Program Director – TRiO/SSS Upward
Bound; B.A., Simpson University; M.S., University of La Verne
RUPERT, BRADLEY (2005) Head Baseball Coach/Physical
Education; B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Simpson
University
SALUS-SINGH, CAROLYN (2007) Reference and Instruction
Librarian; B.A. Barnard College, Columbia University, M.L.S.
University of Maryland
SAWYER, SUSAN M. (1990) English; B.A., M.A., San Francisco
State University
SCHIMKE, SUSAN M. (1990) Art; B.F.A., University of Wisconsin;
M.F.A., Ohio State University
SCHMITT, LEW F. (1990) Management Information; A.A., Grossmont
College; B.B.A., M.B.A., National University
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SCHURIG, CASEY (2008) OAS; B.S., M.A., California State
University, Chico
SCHUTTER, AMY (2013) Director of Grant Development; B.A.
California State University, Chico; M.A., Troy University
SCOLLON, DANIEL (1996) Natural Res./Environmental Technology;
B.S., California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; M.A., San
Francisco State University
SITTIG, ANN (2005) Spanish; B.S., University of Nebraska; M.A., San
Francisco State University; Ph.D., Universidad Autonoma de Madrid,
Spain
SIVADAS, IRAJA (2007) Mathematics; B.A., M.A., University of
California, Santa Cruz
SKAGGS, NANCY (2014) Vocational Nursing; B.S., Simpson
University; M.S., Walden University
SMITH, EILEEN L. (1985) English; B.S., Georgetown University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Davis
SMITH, MARK (1992) Welding; A.A., Cerritos College; B.A., California
State University, Fullerton
SPILLANE, BRIAN (2000) Counseling; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Dallas
SPOTO, PAMELA L. (1991) English; B.A., M.A., California State
University, Chico
SPOTTS, CHARLES R. (1990) Mathematics; B.A., California State
University, Chico; M.S., California State University, Northridge
STUPEK, RAYMOND (1986) Physical Education; B.A., Humboldt
State University; M.A., Saint Mary's College of California
SUGIMOTO, RACHELLE (2012) Mathematics; B.A., Fresno Pacific
College; M.A., California State University of Fresno
TATE, JAMES (2007) Archaeology/Anthropology; B.A. Old Dominion
University, M.A. Northern Arizona University, Ph.D. University of
California, Santa Barbara
TELLO, JUAN RAMON (2001) Philosophy; B.S., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of California, Santa Barbara
THOMAS, LINDA (2006) Associate Degree Nursing; A.A., Ventura
College; B.S.N., University of California, Dominguez Hills; M.S.N.,
Sonoma State University
THOMPSON, CRAIG (1996) Head Football Coach/Physical
Education; B.A., M.A., Humboldt State University
TIBBALS, KATHLEEN (2010) Early Childhood Education Center
Director; B.A., Chapman University; M.S., Nova Southeastern
University
TIPPIN, JOANNE (2014) Nutrition; B.S., M.S., California State
University, Chico
TURNER, THERESA (1996) Speech; A.A., Brevard Community
College, Cocoa, FL; B.A., M.A., University of South Florida, Tampa
VALDIVIA, DANIEL (2008) Counselor; B.A., California State
University, Chico; M.S., University of La Verne
WAITE, LEIMONE (1998) Horticulture; B.S., University of California,
Davis; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
WATERBURY, ELIZABETH (1999) Choral-Vocal Music; B.A., San
J ose State University; M.M., San Francisco Conservatory of Music;
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
WESTLER, SUSAN (1993) Nursing; B.S.N., California State
University, Sacramento; M.S.N., California State University, Chico
WHITMER, DEBBIE (2015) Early Childhood Education; B.A.,
University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. Pacific Oaks College
WHITMER, JOHN (2008) History; B.A., University of California, Santa
Barbara; M.A., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Idaho
WIGGINS, SHERI (2009) Program Director, Foster and Kinship Care
Education; B.A., MSW, California State University, Chico
WYLIE, HEATHER (2006) Sociology; B.A., University of California,
Santa Barbara; M.A., University of California, Davis
WYSE, JOE, (2007) Superintendent/President; B.A., Kenyon College,
Ohio; M.A., Trinity International University; Ed.D., Pepperdine
University
YATES, SCOTT (2013) English; B.A., Christian Heritage College;
M.A., San Francisco State University
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Shasta College Emeritus Association
For more information on the Emeritus Association, please visit our website at: www.shastacollege.edu/emeritus/
Emeritus Faculty
J oan Adams
Richard Alden
Eve-Marie Arce
Dorothy Arel
Dan Axtman
Terry Bailey
J ohn Bertrand
Donald Bertucci
Anita Berwind
J oan Bestor
Toby Bodeen
J oan Bosworth
Norma Bross
Bill Burrows
Dave Bush
Candace Byrne
J . Scott Carter
Leo Chiantelli
Ed Clewett
Stephen Concklin
Ken Cooney
Steve Cragg
Lois Cushnie
Dorothy Davis
Leon Donohue
Cindy Dupré
J oan Eberle-Long
Leighton Edelman
Ross Fetters
J ack Finch
William Fitzgerald
Rosie Gilbert-Ahrens
J ames Gilbertie
Lyn Giovannoni
Allan Hansen
Kathleen Hansen
Steve Hansen
J ohn Harper
Sue Hess
Dean Hinshaw
J im Horton
Merrill Hugo
Sandra J ohnson
Zena J uhasz
Arline Kel
J udy Kelsey
Sharon Kennedy
Ken Kilborn
Donald Kirk
J udith Knowles
Lawrence Lease
Cathe Ledford
Marilyn (Day) Lehto
Lionel Leonard
Lorelle Lindquist
Ted Lord
Warren Lytle
Steve Mahoney
J ohn Mandes
Bob McGill
Marcia McKenzie
J oe Mellon
J im Middleton
Doug Milhous
David Mitchell
Dean Munroe
J ames Myatt
Garrith Perrine
Peter Petersen
Michael Piccinino
J oe Polen
Parker Pollock
Donald Prince
J udy Quine
Marsha Ray
Richard Regnart
Roberta Roberts
Kenneth Roe
Nicklas Rogers
Margaret Rooker
Raleigh Ross
Carol Rupe
Douglas Russell
Dianne Schweigert
Holly Scrivner
Mario Serafin
Michel Small
Terrie Snow
Douglas Soccio
Robert Soffian
Clifton Sowder
Vern Stainbrook
Maureen Stephens
Eldridge Trott
Kim Tyler
Salvador Valdivia
J oseph Vargas
Loyd Walter
Bruce Wendt
Leanne Westphal
Richard Wilson
Dave Wright
Dennis Yardley
Sharon Yox
Emeritus Staff
Pearl Alworth
Maureen Armentrout
Caryn Bailey
Dwight Bailey
J an Beale
Ann Beier
Betty Benson
Kay Berliner
Michael Bliven
Vincent Bodner
Sally Boyer
Linda Boyle
Chuck Brady
Sue Brix
Rita Brooks
Kathryn Brown
Susan Brown
Beverly Buckley
Teri Christ
David Cook
Collean Crane
Lauren Crenshaw
Doug Davidson
Georgia Denny
Michael Dickinson
Dan Dunn
Cathy Elliott
Debbie Ellis
Anita Erwin
Eloise Felch
Rosie Finmand
Kenna Finneran
Cheryl Flowers
Karen Foster
Irene (Helzer) Foster
Adele Freimann
Bud Futterer
Sharon Geeter
Cathy Grana
Rocky Gregory
Bill Guthrie
Paula Hamilton
Gertrude Hanson
Lynn Haring
Colleen Heier
Sandy Heisler
Tim Heisler
Bette Herndon
Connie Hiller
Peggy Hockaday
J udith Hosking
William Hubbard
Maria J arvis
Horace J ohns
Karen J ohnson
Chris J ones
Paul Kerr
Earl Leacy
Dee Long
Ron Loving
Donald Lower
J une Lynch
Mel Matsuwaki
J effrey McDonald, Sr.
Melissa McDonald
Donna McLaughlin
Calie Middleton
Nancy Millis
Bill Mullins
Rhonda Nehr
Bob New
Ann Newcomer
Bob Ostrowski
Sharon Owen
J acquelynn Owens
Sandra Palmer
Bill Peck
Nancy Pesek
Rod Pettus
Barbara Piccinino
Phyllis Pollock
Robert Rawlins
Betty Reed
J acqueline Rich
Ilene Riggs
Heather Rockson
Doris Roe
J oyce Root
Dennis Ruegsegger
Lawrence Russell
Diane Saffen
Debbie Salseth
J udy Saunders
Susan Schnee
Carrie Schurig
Mary Selby
Carolyn Shaw
J im Shurance
J une Siemers
Allen Silveira
Thomas Simonsen
Darrell Smith
David Spath
Vicki Starcevic
Marjorie Stauft
J an Stone
Sharon Strazzo
Chris Takemoto
Sue Tedder
Sharon Truett
Annabelle Tunin
Myra Urbanski
Susan Wallace
Mary J ean Watson
Robbie West
J une White
Millie White
Regina White
Gail Whittaker
Kathy Wilson
Lois Worthen
Elizabeth Lynne Yardley
Ralph Yardley
Sandra Yost
Royce Zumalt
Emeritus Administration
J anet Albright
Susan Anthis
J ames Buckley
Gary Caswell
Ken Cerreta
William Cochran
Robert Davis
Patricia Demo
Georgianne Dinkel
Margaret Dominici
Francis Duchi
Louise Goicoechea
J oe Golenor
J im Gore
Robert Harlow
Gary Houser
William J ustice
George Kutras
Gary Lewis
J ohn Moore
Monte Murphy
Edward Neroda
Tom Orr
Luz Marie “Lucha” Ortega
Debbie Parisot
J ames Poulsen
Don Spellman
Wanda Spratt
Benna Starrett
J im Taylor
Sue Vanderwerf
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Chapter 10 – Glossary of College Terms
AA, Associate in Arts Degree: Liberal arts degree, designed for students
who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
ADT, AA-T and AS-T Degrees: Transfer degrees designed for students
transferring to the CSU system.
AS, Associate in Science Degree: Degree awarded for technical and
occupational programs, and transfer science programs.
Academic Renewal: A means whereby a student may petition to have
previous college work (grades and credits) excluded from current grade
point average, if that work is more than two years old and is not reflective of
the student's present level of ability or performance.
Academic Year: The regular terms of instruction not including summer
session. Fall and Spring Semesters.
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.
Baccalaureate: Refers to the baccalaureate or bachelor's degree usually
achieved after four years of undergraduate college study. Shasta College
offers the first two years of baccalaureate work in many fields of study.
Certificate of Achievement: Indicates completion of a specific occupational
program of study and training.
Class Load: The number of class units a student takes in any given term. A
full time class load is twelve or more units. A standard class load is fifteen
units.
Clear Standing: Indicates that a student's grade point average in the
previous semester and cumulative grade point average are C (2.0) or better.
Continuing Student: A student who was enrolled at Shasta College during
the most recent previous semester.
Coop Ed: Cooperative Education - a program of college credit for work
experience combined with college study.
Corequisite: A condition of enrollment consisting of a course that a student
is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll in another course.
Credit: A completed and passed unit of study recorded on the student's
official college record.
CSU: California State University System. Of the twenty-three state colleges
and universities, the two closest to Shasta College are CSU Chico and CSU
Humboldt.
Curriculum: (plural, curricula) Often called “discipline.” All the courses of
study offered by Shasta College. May also refer to a particular course of
study (major) and the courses in that area.
Dismissal: A status caused by low academic or progress performance. The
dismissed student may not continue at Shasta College without approval for
readmission. See catalog section on Academic Regulations.
District: The area served by Shasta College is the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity
J oint Community College District. The District is the governing entity of the
College.
Drop/Add: Revision of program of courses when a student wants to drop,
change, or add a course.
DSPS: Disabled Students Programs and Services. Program providing both
physical and educational accommodations to eligible students with disabilities.
Elective: Any course not required for a major field or General Education
requirements.
Enrollment: Official recorded placement of a student in a class.
EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services. Special support
services, financial assistance, and educational programs that assist students
who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages.
Full-time Student: A student taking twelve or more class units in a regular
semester.
G.P.A.: Grade Point Average. The G.P.A. is compounded based on
points for each grade received. Per unit an "A" grade is worth 4 points,
a "B" worth 3, a "C" worth 2, a "D" worth 1, and an "F" worth 0. The total
number of points accumulated is divided by the number of course units
taken for a letter grade. Credit (CR), No Credit (NC), or Incomplete (I)
grades are not computed in the grade-point average. Current G.P.A. is
for the most recent semester. Cumulative G.P.A. is for all College work
to date.
General Education Certification: Transfer courses certified by Shasta
College for meeting General Education requirements at the California
State Universities.
IGETC: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. A
pattern of general education courses which is transferable to both the
UC and CSU systems.
Independent Study: Independent study provides a forum for advanced
work in a given field of study.
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs): Outcomes identified
by Shasta College to support student success.
Major: Area or field of concentration for occupational certificate or
associate degree.
Matriculation/Student Success and Support Program: Matriculation is a
process which brings Shasta College into an agreement with a student
for the purpose of realizing that student’s educational objectives. The
process includes Application, Records, Assessment Testing,
Counseling, and Orientation.
Nonresident: A person who has not lived continuously in California for
one full year prior to enrollment.
Part-time Student: Any student enrolled in less than 12 units of course
work in a regular semester.
Pell Grant: A federal financial aid grant available to qualified students
who are enrolled in six or more units.
Petition: A request, usually written on a standard form, to adjust a study
list or curriculum to fit an individual situation and/or request exception to
a policy or regulation.
Prerequisite: A condition for enrollment in a course or a major.
Prerequisites for courses usually consist of a previous course or courses
in a related subject and/or the instructor's permission. Prerequisites are
described in the Catalog course descriptions and indicated in the
schedule of classes with an asterisk "*" following the course number.
Probation: An indication that performance is below standard because of
academic or progress deficiencies; a trial period in which a student is
permitted to redeem failing grades or deficient units.
Registration: The process of providing required information and enrolling
in classes each semester.
Resident: A person who has resided in California for one full year prior
to enrollment and who meets other residency requirements.
Returning Student: A student who has previously attended Shasta
College but did not enroll during the most recent previous term.
SCI*FI: Shasta College Inspiring and Fostering Independence is an
educational support program for students who are current or former
foster youth.
Semester: A subdivision of the academic year into two semesters,
usually Fall and Spring, each lasting approximately eighteen weeks. To
convert semester units to quarter units, multiply by 3/2. To convert
quarter units to semester units multiply by 2/3.
Student Educational Plan: A process that helps the student select a
specific educational goal, describes the responsibilities of the student in
reaching that goal, and states in written form the courses, programs and
services required to achieve that goal. Required for financial aid and
veteran students.
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Student Learning Assessment: Ongoing processes developed by faculty to
assess student learning to ensure that students are attaining knowledge and
skills.
Student Senate (SCSS): All Shasta College students are members of the
Student Senate and are represented by an elected and appointed student
government called the Student Senate.
TBA: To Be Announced or Arranged is noted in the Schedule of Classes
when the instructor, room, or time of a course was not known at the time of
schedule printing. If the class has no specified hours, the student should
contact the instructor to arrange the hours.
Transcript: Official copy of a student's academic record (courses and
grades).
Unit: Courses are assigned a unit value based on one unit of credit for
every hour of lecture or 3 hours of laboratory time per week by the student.
A student's progress in the college is determined in part by the number of
units completed.
UC: University of California. The nearest UC to Shasta College is UC Davis.
University Center: A partnership between Shasta College and several regional
universities to bring four-year Bachelor’s degree programs to our District.
Work Study: Usually refers to "College Work Study," a program of federal
aid that provides funds for student jobs on campus.
Index 2015-2016 Shasta College Catalog
Index Page 1
Index
AA-T and AS-T Degrees 5-1
Academic Staff 9-1
Academic Freedom 7-1
Academic Honesty 7-1
Academic Renewal 7-2
Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper Program 5-34
Accounting Courses 6-2
Accreditation 1-1
Accuracy Statement 1-2
Adaptive Studies Courses 6-3
Administration of J ustice Courses 6-4
Administrative of J ustice AS Degree 5-34
Administration of J ustice Transfer Degree 5-2
Administrative Staff 1-4
Admissions and Enrollment Information 2-1
Admissions 2-1
Adult Basic Education 8-2
Advanced Placement 4-2
Advisory Information 2-3
Agriculture – General Ag Courses 6-6
Agriculture – Ag Business Courses 6-7
Agriculture – Animal Science Courses 6-7
Agriculture – Environmental Horticulture Courses 6-7
Agriculture – Equine Courses 6-10
Agriculture – Equipment Ops and Maintenance Program 5-36
Agriculture – Forest Science and Technology Program 5-37
Agriculture – Horticulture Programs 5-38
Agriculture – Mechanized Ag Courses 6-10
Agriculture – Livestock Quality Assurance Program 5-40
Agriculture – Natural Resources Courses 6-10
Agriculture – Natural Resources Program 5-40
Agriculture – Pest Control Advisor Preparation Program 5-41
Agriculture – Plant Science Courses 6-13
Agriculture – Sustainable Ag Courses 6-13
Agriculture – Sustainable Ag Program 5-41
Agriculture – Sustainable Practices Program 5-42
Agriculture – Veterinary Science Courses 6-13
Agriculture – Viticulture Courses 6-13
American Sign Language Courses 6-13
Anatomy Courses 6-14
Anthropology Courses 6-14
Applied Geographic Information Systems 5-43
Archaeology Courses 6-15
Art Courses 6-15
Art Gallery 8-4
Art Program 5-44
Assessment 2-2
Associate Degree – General Education 5-27
Associate Degree – General Studies Emphases 5-21
Associate Degree Requirements 5-1
Associate of Arts – University Studies Emphases 5-13
Astronomy Courses 6-19
Athletics 8-4
Athletics Courses 6-84
Attendance Policy 7-2
Auditing a Course 2-1
Automotive Technology Courses 6-19
Automotive Technology Programs 5-45
Basic Skills – English 6-51
Biological Sciences Courses 6-21
Board of Trustees 1-2
Bookstore 8-1
Botany Courses 6-21
Business Program 5-47
Business Administration Courses 6-21
Business Administration Transfer Degree 5-2
Business Admin – Accounting Concentration Program 5-47
Business Admin – Business Entrepreneurship Program 5-48
Business Retailing Program 5-48
Calendar 1-4
CalWORKs 8-2
CARE 8-2
Career Center 8-1
Catalog Rights 5-26
Certificates 5-33
Challenge (Credit by Exam) 4-2
Chemistry Courses 6-24
Child Care Services 8-1
Chinese Courses 6-26
Civic and Community Engagement Courses 6-26
CLEP 4-2
Communication Studies Courses 6-26
Communication Studies Transfer Degree 5-3
Communications Courses 6-27
Compliance Statement 1-6
Computer Information Systems Courses 6-27
Computer Information Systems Programs 5-49
Computer Maintenance Program 5-51
Computer Use, Students 7-3
Construction Technology Courses 6-31
Construction Technology Program 5-52
Continuing Students 2-1
Corequisite Challenge Procedure 2-5
Corequisite Information 2-3
Counseling 2-2
Course Descriptions 6-2
Course Numbering System 5-26
Credit by Exam 4-2
Crime Statistics 1-5
CSU General Education 5-29
Culinary Arts Courses 6-32
Culinary Arts Program 5-60
Customer Service Academy Program 5-53
Dance Courses 6-34
Debts Owed to the College 3-1
Degree Programs 5-1
Dental Hygiene Courses 6-36
Dental Hygiene Program 5-53
Diesel Technology Courses 6-37
Diesel Technology Program 5-54
Dietary Service Supervisor Courses 6-38
Dietary Service Supervisor Program 5-55
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) 8-2
Discipline 7-4
Distance Education 4-3
Dropping a Class Without Record 2-1
Early Childhood Education Courses 6-38
Early Childhood Programs 5-55
Early Childhood Education Transfer Degree 5-3
Earth Science Courses 6-41
Economic and Workforce Development 1-5
Economics Courses 6-45
Education Courses 6-45
Education – Teacher Education Courses 6-45
Emeritus 9-4
Employment Services for Students 8-2
Engineering Courses 6-46
Engineering Program 5-14
English Courses 6-47
English as a Second Language Courses 6-50
English as a Second Language Certificate of Completion 5-57
English, Basic Skills Courses 6-51
English Transfer Degree 5-4
Entrepreneurial Manufacturing Certificate 5-58
EOPS 8-3
Equal Opportunity 7-2
Extended Education 1-6
Extenuating Circumstances 7-2
Family Studies and Services Courses 6-52
Family Studies Program 5-58
Fees 2-6
Field Trips 1-6
Financial Aid 3-1
Fire Technology Courses 6-53
Fire Technology Programs 5-59
Fire Technology (FTWL) Courses 6-57
Fire Technology (FTWO) Courses 6-58
Fire Technology (FTWP) Courses 6-62
First Aid/CPR/EMT Courses 6-62
First-Time Students 2-1
2015-2016 Shasta College Catalog Index
Index Page 2
Foundation 1-6
French Courses 6-63
Gateway to College Program 8-3
General Education – California State University 5-29
General Education – University Studies 5-11
Geographic Information Systems, Applied Program 5-43
Geography and Geospatial Technologies Courses 6-63
Geology Transfer Degree 5-5
German Courses 6-65
Glossary of College Terms 10-1
Grading Definitions 4-1
Grading Policy 4-1
Harassment, Prohibition of 1-7
Health Courses 6-65
Health and Wellness Services 8-1
Health Occupations Courses 6-65
High School Diploma 8-3
History Courses 6-66
History of Shasta College 1-5
Honor Society 8-4
Hospitality Courses 6-67
Hospitality Programs 5-60
Hospitality Management Programs 5-62
Housing 8-4
Humanities Courses 6-68
IGETC 5-31
Independent Study 4-3
Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Program 5-63
Industrial Technology Courses 6-69
Industrial Technology Program 5-63
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes 1-2
International Baccalaureate (IB) Examinations 4-3
International Students 2-2
J apanese Courses 6-70
J ob Placement 8-1
J ournalism Courses 6-70
Kinesiology Courses 6-72
Kinesiology Transfer Degree 5-5
Library 8-1
Life Management Program 5-64
Limitation on Enrollment Information 2-3
Mathematics Courses 6-72
Microbiology Courses 6-74
Military Experience 4-3
Mission Statement 1-2
Motor Vehicles on Campus 1-5
Music Courses 6-74
Music Department 8-4
Music AA Degree 5-65
Music Transfer Degree 5-6
Natural History Courses 6-78
Natural Resources (see Agriculture–Natural Resources)
Non-Residents 2-6
Nondiscrimination 1-7
Nonresident Tuition Exemption 2-7
Non-Traditional Ways to Earn Credit 4-2
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Program 5-65
Nursing, Associate Degree Program 5-66
Nursing, Vocational Program 5-67
Office Administration Courses 6-78
Office Administration Programs 5-67
Office of Access and Equity 8-3
Open Access Policy 1-6
Pass/No Pass 4-4
Philosophy Courses 6-81
Philosophy Transfer Degree 5-6
Physical Education Courses 6-82
Physical Education/Athletics Courses 6-84
Physical Science Courses 6-87
Physics Courses 6-87
Physics Transfer Degree 5-7
Physiology Courses 6-87
Political Science Courses 6-87
Prerequisite Information 2-3
Prerequisite Challenge Procedure 2-5
Privacy Rights 7-10
Probation 4-5
Psychology Courses 6-88
Psychology Transfer Degree 5-8
Puente 8-3
Refunds 2-6
Registered Nursing Courses 6-89
Registered Nursing Program 5-66
Registration and Related Fees 2-6
Repetition of a Course 4-4
Residency 2-6
Returning Students 2-1
Scholarships 3-2
Scholastic Deficiency 4-5
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education 1-6
Sign Language Courses 6-13
Skills Development Courses 6-92
Smoking and Tobacco Use Restrictions 7-2
Sociology Courses 6-92
Sociology Transfer Degree 5-8
Spanish Courses 6-93
Special Admits 2-6
Special Education (see Adaptive Studies)
Special Programs 8-2
Standards for Dismissal 4-5
Student Activity Cards 8-5
Student Clubs 8-5
Student Code of Conduct (Standards of Conduct) 7-2
Student Computer Technology Access 7-3
Student Designated Free Speech Area 7-4
Student Development Courses 6-94
Student Discipline 7-4
Student Employment Services 8-2
Student Equity Policy 7-9
Student Government (Student Senate) 8-5
Student Grievance Policy 7-9
Student Grievance Procedure 7-9
Student Health Services 8-1
Student Learning Assessment 7-10
Student Records 7-10
Student Rights/Responsibilities 7-1
Student Senate 8-5
Student Standards of Conduct 7-2
Students with Disabilities 8-2
Studio Arts Transfer Degree 5-9
Table of Contents 1-2
Theatre Arts Courses 6-94
Theatre Department 8-5
Theatre Arts Transfer Degree 5-9
The Lance 8-5
Transfer Center 8-2
Transition Certificate for Students with Disabilities 5-70
Transportation 1-6
TRiO Programs 8-3
Tutorial Services 8-4
Unlawful Discrimination Policy 1-6
Upper Division Work 2-1
Veterans 8-4
Vocational Nursing Courses 6-97
Vocational Nursing Program 5-67
Water Treatment Technology Courses 6-97
Watershed Restoration Program 5-70
Water/Wastewater Treatment Program 5-71
Welding Technology Courses 6-98
Welding Technology Program 5-71
Withdrawing from a Class 4-5
Work Experience 4-4
Worksite Learning 4-4
Zoology Courses 6-99
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