Oxnard College Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2010 (August 16 � December 15, 2010) August 14/15.......................................................................First day of semester-length Saturday/Sunday classes August 16...................................................................................... First day of semester-length traditional classes August 27..........................................................................Last day to add a course (with add authorization code) August 27.......................................................................................Last day to drop a course and receive a refund Sept. 4 � Sept. 6 ...............................................................................................................Labor Day (No classes) September 10 ............................................................................................ Last day to drop classes without a "W" September 17 ............................................................................................... Deadline to select P/NP grade option November 4.......................................................................................Deadline to petition for Degree (graduation) November 4............................................................................ Deadline to petition for Certificate of Achievement November 12...............................................................................................................Veteran�s Day (No classes) November 19..................................................................................................Last day to drop classes with a �W� November 25 � 28........................................................................................................ Thanksgiving (No classes) December 9 � 15 ............................................................................................................................... Final Exams Spring Semester 2011 (January 10 � May 17, 2011) January 10..................................................................................... First day of semester-length traditional classes January 17.................................................................................................... Martin Luther King Day (No classes) January 21......................................................................... Last day to add a course (with add authorization code) January 21......................................................................................Last day to drop a course and receive a refund February 4................................................................................................. Last day to drop classes without a "W" February 11 ...................................................................................... Deadline to select Pass/No Pass grade option February 18 � 21 .................................................................................................... Presidents� Days (No classes) March 14 � 20 ............................................................................................................... Spring Break (No classes) March 24........................................................................................... Deadline to petition for Degree (graduation) March 24................................................................................ Deadline to petition for Certificate of Achievement April 22.......................................................................................................... Last day to drop classes with a �W� May 11 � 17 ...................................................................................................................................... Final Exams For short-term/summer class deadline dates contact the Admissions Office. Accuracy of the College Catalog Oxnard College is committed to providing students the most accurate, current information available regarding the College's programs, courses, regulations and policies. However, there may be times when course changes concerning prerequisites, content, hours, or units of credit are determined after publication of the catalog or when district policy or state regulation dictates a change in current practice. When such a circumstance arises, every effort will be made through the class schedules, public media, and at time of registration to notify students of any changes in the course descriptions or college policies as presented herein. Students with questions or concerns about a specific course need to talk to a counselor or to call the appropriate division office. Questions or concerns regarding standard practice and process can be directed to the Office of Student Learning at (805) 986-5814. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Table of Contents President�s Welcome............................ inside front cover Campus Numbers................................. inside front cover Academic Calendar, 2010-2011......................................1 GENERAL INFORMATION History of the College .....................................................3 OC Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals .........................4 VCCCD Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals .................5 Philosophy of the College ...............................................6 Nature of the College ......................................................6 Institutional Student Learning Outcomes........................6 Accreditation...................................................................7 Student Right-to-Know Rates .........................................8 Student Profile.................................................................8 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Eligibility ........................................................................9 Admission & Residency Requirements...........................9 Military Personnel.........................................................10 High School Student Admissions..................................11 Registration ...................................................................11 Unit Requirements ........................................................13 Transfer Credit ..............................................................13 Mandatory Fees.............................................................14 Optional Fees ................................................................15 Matriculation Services ..................................................17 ACADEMIC POLICIES Attendance ....................................................................18 Grading System.............................................................18 Grade Changes ..............................................................19 Final Examinations........................................................20 Auditing Classes ...........................................................20 Withdrawal from Class .................................................20 Course Repetition..........................................................20 Credit by Examination ..................................................22 Probation, Dismissal, Readmission...............................23 Cheating or Plagiarism..................................................23 Dean�s List ....................................................................23 Academic Honors/Recognition .....................................23 STUDENT SERVICES CalWORKS...................................................................24 Career Center ................................................................24 Counseling Services......................................................24 Educational Assistance Center (EAC) ..........................25 Extended Opportunity Programs/Services (EOPS) .......25 Financial Aid.................................................................26 Library/Learning Resources Center ..............................27 Student Health Center ...................................................28 Student Organizations & Activities...............................28 Athletics ........................................................................28 Outreach & Recruitment ...............................................28 Transfer Center .............................................................29 Veterans� Services.........................................................29 INFORMACION GENERAL (en espa�ol)......................30 INFORMACION PARA ADMISION (en espa�ol) ........33 REGLAMENTOS ACAD�MICOS (en espa�ol)............38 SERVICIOS AL ESTUDIANTE (en espa�ol).................41 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS .........47 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, AND DEGREES Planning Your Education ..............................................48 Choosing an Education Goal.........................................49 Curriculum, Awards, Certificates, and Degrees............50 Proficiency Awards.......................................................51 Certificate of Achievement ...........................................51 Earning an Associate Degree ........................................52 Residency Requirements for Graduation ......................52 Earning a Bachelor�s Degree ........................................53 AA/AS Degrees in Specific Majors..............................54 General Studies Degrees ......................................... 55-57 Oxnard College General Education Requirements........58 General Education Philosophy......................................59 Graduation Information.................................................61 Double Counting ...........................................................61 Guidelines for Additional Degrees................................61 TRANSFER INFORMATION University Transfer Preparation Pathway..................62, 63 ASSIST Information.......................................................64 Transfer to the CSU ................................................ 65-67 CSU AP Chart...............................................................68 CSU GE-Breadth Certification......................................69 Transfer to the UC...................................................70, 71 IGETC Considerations ..................................................72 IGETC Certification Plan..............................................73 IGETC AP Certification Chart......................................74 IGETC Notes.................................................................75 UC Transfer Course Agreement..............................76, 77 Independent/Private College-University Info ...............78 Cal Lutheran GE Requirements ..............................79, 80 University of Laverne Transfer Information...........81, 82 USC Transfer Information ......................................83, 84 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................... 85, 86 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES Course Identification.....................................................87 Non-degree Credit Courses ...........................................87 Prerequisites, Corequisites and Advisory......................87 Pass/No Pass Options....................................................87 Transferability...............................................................88 Course Discipline Abbreviations ..................................88 How to Read Course Descriptions ................................89 Courses with Descriptions..................................... 90-173 APPENDICES I....... Student Conduct Code.......................................174 Due Process ..................................................174 Disciplinary Action.......................................175 Student Grievance.........................................175 II...... Matriculation Rights & Responsibilities ...........177 III..... Probation, Dismissal, Readmission ...................177 IV .... Auditing Policy..................................................179 V...... Course Repetition Policy...................................179 VI .... International Students........................................179 VII... Student Health Services.....................................180 VIII.. Student Privacy Rights ......................................181 IX .... Complaint Procedure for Harassment/Discrimination...........................182 X...... Smoking Policy .................................................185 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, & CLASSIFIED...186 INDEX...............................................................................191 CAMPUS MAP ......................................... inside back cover OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 General Information History of the College Historically, the need for a community college serving the Oxnard Plain was recognized by the Oxnard, Camarillo and Port Hueneme communities and the Governing Board of the Ventura County Community College District when the district was initially founded in 1962. A 118-acre site of farmland located in south Oxnard was purchased in 1968, and by the next year classes were offered by the �Oxnard Center� at Ramona School in Oxnard. In 1969 thearchitecturalfirmsofFisherandWildeofVentura,and Austin, Field and Fry of Los Angeles were chosen to design the Oxnard College campus. The Oxnard Center program expanded in the fall of 1973 with the Oxnard Education Center at Ninth and B streets in Oxnard. By February 1974, a Camarillo Center opened as a satellite of Moorpark College. With community support led by Ventura County Community College District trustee Dr. William Simpson and based on data from the �2000 A.D. Educational Master Plan� report, the Governing Board of the Ventura County Community College District voted on March 26, 1974, to build Oxnard College. InApril1975,Dr.ArthurJ.Schechterwasnamedpresident. OxnardCollegeofficiallyopeneditsdoorsinJune,1975,for itsfirstsummersession,utilizingtheOxnardandCamarillo centers begun by Ventura and Moorpark colleges. Classes were added at a variety of other sites throughout Oxnard and by mid-Fall 1975 Oxnard College reported 4,400 students enrolled and growing. During the spring semester the number of student enrollments continued to climb, in all likelihood setting a record for first-year community colleges in California. During its early years, Oxnard College classes operated out of borrowed facilities in churches, K-12 schools, military bases,firehouses,publicathleticfacilitiesandtwostorefront centers. In 1976, the college�s first Child Care Center opened and the Oxnard College seal � featuring a condor atop a stack of textbooks � was introduced with the words �Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom.� In June, the college�s first commencement exercises were held at the Oxnard Civic Auditorium with student C.J. Wood receiving the first OC diploma. In September, the North Hall and South Hall modular buildings were moved to campus. In 1977 there was a groundbreaking for permanent classroom buildings and later that year administration offices moved onto campus. In fall of 1979 , the first two permanent building were occupied on the Oxnard College campus: the Liberal Arts (LA) building housing 20 classrooms, including science and business laboratories and faculty office wings; and a Library/Learning Resource Center (LRC) that included the College Library, Learning Center, and general classrooms. In 1986 the Occupational Education complex of buildings was completed and classes were offered for computer information systems, air conditioning and refrigeration, culinary arts and engineering technology programs. A new Child Development Center opened in early 1992 and a new Physical Education Complex with basketball and racquetball courts,dancestudioandweighttrainingfacilitiesofficially opened in fall 1994. The new Letters and Science complex withlabs,lecturehallsandfacultyandadministrativeoffices opened in 1997. Additional programs established in 1997 were the Oxnard College Dental Hygiene program, with classroom and clinic facilities opened on campus and the Oxnard College RegionalFirefighterAcademy,whichwasestablishedduring the 1997-1998 academic year with portable classroom and training facilities at the Camarillo Airport. Other campus buildings include an automotive technology shop and automotive painting booth, a student services center with student lounge, a food services facility and an off-campus Marine Education Center in the Channel Islands Harbor commercial center. In 1999, the Ventura County Community College District and Oxnard College entered into an agreement with the County of Ventura to construct and house a Job and Career Center on campus. The Center provides local residents with career training and social services to support their career and educational goals in partnership with Oxnard College. In 2003 the Community Student Services Center was opened and the ExtendedOpportunityProgramsandServices(EOPS) offices moved into the facility�s ground floor. The Center also houses the Oxnard College Foundation offices. As a result of the passage of the Measure S bond in 2002, a$356millionbondprojectforthe collegesoftheVentura County Community College District included $129 million designatedfornewbuildingsandmajorrenovationprojects. At Oxnard College, new projects include a long-awaited Performing Arts classroom/Auditorium complex and the renovatedLearningResourceCenter/Libraryproject.A�one stop-shop� Student Services and Administration complex with Student Services program offices and a new food services facility opened in Fall 2009 and is fully operational. There is also a new Maintenance and Operations warehouse that also serves as a designated Emergency Operations facility and the North Campus parking lot with more than 900 parking spaces. Remodeling projects included the expansion of classrooms in the Child Development Center, the renovation and expansion of athletic facilities, including a new track/soccer stadium with bleacher seating for 2,500, a new softball field and upgraded baseball facilities. At the District�s Camarillo Airport facility, a Fire/Sheriff Training Academy will be constructed for shared use by the Oxnard CollegeFireTechnologyprogramandFirefighterAcademy and the Ventura County Sheriff�s Academy. Oxnard College is committed to maintaining a comprehensive educational experience with state-of-the-art facilities for the students in its service area. GENERAL INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Oxnard College Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals Vision Statement ThecollaborativelearningcommunityofOxnardCollege will: . Rely upon scholarly, comprehensive, and current knowledge in all areas of instruction and service; . Provide innovative, appropriate, and effective instruction for student success; . Facilitate and maximize students� use of services that enables their educational success; . Encourage students to enjoy self-reliant, lifelong learning; . Ensure student and staff access to technology and develop proficiency in all forms of communication, information retrieval, critical thinking and applied analysis; . Demonstrateandembracerespectforvariededucational needs and cultural contributions; . Enhance our students� connections to the world by promoting leadership qualities, their understanding of global inter-dependence, their appreciation of vast diversity of human cultures, and their cross-cultural competencies; . Establish mutually beneficial relationships with the industries and communities we serve; . Provide leadership and resources for economic development and for improving the quality of life within the region; . Challengestudents and theentirestaffto a commitment inservingtheircommunitiesandfellowhumanbeings; . Promote a community culture of kindness, respect and integrity; . Secure sufficient resources -material, financial and otherwise to facilitate the accomplishment of all of the above. Mission Statement Oxnard College promotes high quality teaching and learning that meet the needs of a diverse student population. As a multicultural, comprehensive institution of higher learning, Oxnard College works to empower and inspire students to succeed in their personal and educational goals and aspirations. As a unique and accessible community resource, our mission is to provide and promote student learning: . Transfer, occupational, and general education, second language acquisition, and basic skills development; . Student services and programs; . Educationalpartnershipsandeconomicdevelopment; and opportunities for lifelong learning. Oxnard College intends to lead its community to fulfill its highest potential. Values Statement We, the members of Oxnard College, are inspired by and will strive to exemplify through our collaborative actions the following core values: Diversity and Commonality We value others and ourselves as unique individuals and embrace the commonalties and the differences that promote the best of who we are. Excellence We value vision, creativity, risk taking and innovation to achieve and sustain excellence. Integrity and Civility We value integrity, honesty and congruence in action and word by demonstrating kindness and respect in all our interactions. Learning We value learning as a lifelong process in the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. Shared Decision Making We value shared decision making (shared governance) as the process that provides each of us the opportunity to build consensus. Strategic Goals 1. To develop and strengthen a positive college image in our community. 2. To obtain additional financial and human resources to strengthen the institution. 3. To provide facilities, technology, and other learning resources necessary to meet the educational and cultural needs of our growing community. 4. To enhance the economic, cultural, and social wellbeing of individuals and families in our community. 5. Touseresearchandprogramreviewtoassessprogram quality and guide institutional development. 6. To maximize student success. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 GENERAL INFORMATION Ventura County Community College District Vision, Mission, and Values Vision Statement The Ventura County Community College District will become the leader in the development of high quality, innovative educational programs and services. Keeping in mind that students come first, we will model best practice in instructional and service delivery, student access, community involvement, and accountability. Mission Statement The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is committed to assisting students in the attainment of its primary mission as a system of state supported two-year colleges. The primary mission of the District is to produce student learning in lower division level academic transfer and career/vocational degree and certificate programs. Effective, efficient student support services are offered to assist in the accomplishment of the District�s primary mission based on need and available resources. Ventura County Community College District works to enhance state, regional, and local economic growth and global competitiveness within the pursuit of its primary mission. Additionally, workforce and economic development activities and services are offered based on need and available resources. English as a Second Language instruction, remedial, adult education, and supplemental learning services that contribute to student success are offered and operated based on need and available resources. Ventura County Community College District improves the quality of community life by offering not-for-credit, recreational, vocational, cultural, and civic programming based on community demand and available resources. All District programs, services, and activities operate within a framework of integrated planning and budgeting. Ongoing, student learning outcome assessment and systematic program review are used to ensure District- wide excellence through sustainable, continuous quality improvement in compliance with its mission. Values Statement We base our actions on what will best serve students and the community. We maintain high standards in our constant pursuit of excellence. We recognize and celebrate creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We demonstrate integrity and honesty in action and word. We communicate openly and respectfully to students, colleagues and members of the public. We hire and retain personnel who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We promote inclusiveness, and openness to differing viewpoints. We use data, research and open discussion to drive our plans and decisions. We demonstrate responsible stewardship for our human, financial, physical and environmental resources. We seek and maintain long-term partnerships with the communities we serve. California Community Colleges� Mission Note that our mission, while unique to Oxnard College, also enables us to accomplish the State-mandated mission for all California community colleges, which requires us to offer a variety of programs and services in the following areas: Transfer Education Standard collegiate courses at the lower division level for those students who plan to earn an associate degree and/or transfer to four-year colleges and universities Vocational Education Specialized vocational and technical education and traininginselectedoccupationalfieldsleadingtojobentry, advancement,retraining,certification,andassociatedegrees General Education Courses designed to contribute to associate degree programs; broaden knowledge and perspectives; develop criticalthinkingandcommunicationskills;enhancecultural literacy;encourageapositiveattitudetowardlearning;and equip students to participate in a complex, interdependent world Basic Skills Education Courses in mathematics, reading, writing, and speaking for under prepared students, as well as other programs designed to enable those with special learning needs to reach their educational goals Support Services Comprehensive services that help students achieve their educational goals through assessment of skills and abilities,counselingandadvisement,tutoring,financialaid, job placement, health services, student activities, student government, childcare and personaldevelopmentprograms Community Education Conveniently scheduled, state-supported non-credit classesandfee-supportededucational,cultural,recreational, and occupational programs that enrich the lives of area residents and provide opportunities for lifelong learning Economic Development Programs and services, including contract training, designedtomeetthespecificneedsofbusinessandindustry in developing a trained workforce that can enhance the economic vitality of the community GENERAL INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Philosophy of the College Wise I may not call them; for that is a great name that belongs to God alone-lovers of wisdom or philosophers is their modest and befitting title�Socrates OxnardCollegeisdedicatedtothephilosophyofproviding educational programs that develop individual abilities, strengthen human relationships, enhance community life, and heighten global consciousness. We recognize that the process of education is a process of exploration that depends on mutual responsibility. The College schedules programs that reflect changing local, national, and international needs. Dedicated professionals create an environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity, nurtures learning, and develops an understandingofsocietyandhowindividualscaninfluence its workings. The students develop self-understanding, pursue educational objectives, and ultimately stand accountable for their own progress. Oxnard College celebrates diversity and cultural understanding at all levels throughout the campus. Cultural and aesthetic activities are also relevant in today�s society and are to be fostered. The Collegestrives to provideopen-accessto educational opportunities so that every adult, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, or ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural or educational background shall have the opportunity for appropriate education to fulfill his or her potential. Oxnard College looks to the past to understand the present in order to produce a more successful future. It strives to be innovative and responsive to the educational needs and demands of society in an atmosphere of shared governance, mutual respect, and trust. Oxnard College is responsive not only to community needs but also to the needs of our larger society. Nature of the College Oxnard College is a locally-controlled, public comprehensive two-year college, part of the California state system of higher education. As such, and in keeping with the policies of both the Ventura County Community CollegeDistrict BoardofTrustees and theState Legislature, the college exists to serve members of the community who are high school graduates or who are over the age of 18 and capable of profiting from instruction. Institutional Student Learning Outcomes/ Core Competencies for Oxnard College Accepted by the Academic Senate May 2007 I. Communication Students will communicate effectively with different audiences using varied means. In doing so, students will: A.Read,comprehendandinterpretvarioustypesofpublished ideas B.Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formatswhilechecking,editing,and revisingtheirwritten work for correct information, appropriate emphasis, form, style, and grammar C.Listen�Students will be able to receive, attend to, interpret, and respond appropriately to (1) verbal and/ or (2) nonverbal messages D.Speakclearlyandorganizeideasandcommunicateverbal, or non-verbal messages appropriate to the audience and the situation E. Evaluate the effectiveness of their own and others� communication F.Becomeproficientinasecondlanguageorinanalternative form of communication II.Critical Thinking and Information Competency Students will demonstrate appropriate skills in critical thinking and information competency. They will: A.Differentiate between facts, influences, assumptions, major and minor arguments or ideas and conclusions B.Integrate ideas and values from different disciplines C.Use logic to draw well supported conclusions from information given D.Apply rules and principles to new situations E. Construct rules and apply them in the problem solving process F. Students will demonstrate problem solving abilities by: i. Recognizing whether a problem exists ii. Identifying components of the problem or issue iii. Creating a plan of action to resolve the issue while monitoring, evaluating, and revising conclusions consistent with new observations, interpretations, or reasons G.Students will compute using basic numerical concepts such as: whole numbers, percentages, estimates of math H.Use tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams to explain concepts or ideas I. Use basic geometrical shapes, such as: lines, angles, shapes, and space OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 GENERAL INFORMATION J. Conduct research and information gathering using a variety of sources such as: texts, tables, graphs, maps, media, personal communication, observation, and electronic databases K.Use the appropriate and current technology to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information and demonstrate basic competencies in functional computer literacy L. Evaluate authority, veracity and bias of information M. Document their sources of information III. Creative Expression Students will demonstrate creative expression when they: A.Generate new ideas, express themselves creatively, or solve complex problems in an original way B.Achieve a hands-on experience with creative endeavors and either individually or collaboratively perform the work of others or to create original work applying feedback to improve their performance C.Evaluatediverseartisticworksinvariedmediaincluding: drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and digital media, and/or music of one or many cultures IV. Global Awareness Students will demonstrate their Global awareness and a measurable understanding and appreciation of the world includingcurrentevents,socialissuesanditssocialdiversity and civic realities. They will: A.Recognize important social and political issues in their own community as well as different cultural beliefs and behaviors in the larger world B.Formulatewaysofaccessingandinterpretinginformation from beyond their immediate spheres C.Identify the relationships between people, places, and physicalenvironmentsinaglobalcontextandhowculture and experience influence each person�s perception of places and regions D.Understand how cultures differ in their use of similar environments and resources by comparing one culture with another E. Recognize the role that culture plays in incidents of cooperationandconflictinthepresent-dayglobalsocial and economic issues V.Civic Responsibility and Social Interaction Studentswillformulatetheirownsenseofcivicresponsibility and demonstrate this by: A.Accepting responsibility for their own actions including identify their personal convictions and exploring options for putting these convictions into practice B.Assuming civic, political, or social responsibilities and working effectively as a leader and/or participant in group settings C.Displaying behavior consistent with the ethical standards within a discipline or profession including exhibiting personal, professional, and academic honesty D.Working effectively in team settings VI. Life Skills Students show that they have effective life skills by: A.Accurately assessing his/her own knowledge, skills, and abilities while both giving and taking constructive feedback B.Motivating themselves and setting realistic goals C.Utilizingconflictresolutionskillswhenappropriateand developing stress management skills D.Managing their personal health and wellbeing For a complete overview of Student Learning Outcomes for Oxnard College at the program level, please visit our website at http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/faculty_staff/ student_learning_outcomes/institutional_SLO.shtml. Accreditation Oxnard College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutionalaccreditingbodyrecognizedbytheCommission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Community Services The CommunityServices department is a self-supporting outreach function which provides non-credit education classes to the community. Oxnard College provides a licensedDMVapprovedTrafficSchoolwhichoffersclasses in English and Spanish on a regular basis. In addition, as authorized by the Civic Center Act, the Community Services department coordinates the rental of collegefacilitiestooff-campusorganizationsandindividuals for conferences, seminars, and athletic events. GENERAL INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 For information regarding Traffic School or facilities rentals, please call (805) 986-5822. Critical Thinking Goal Oxnard College provides an environment which encouragesopen-minded,independent,andcriticalthinking. Classes are structured to emphasize in-depth learning of fundamentals. Students are expected to take responsibility for theirownlearning.Thismeansthatstudentsareexpected to learn the art of independent study and to develop sound intellectual habits such as clarity, precision, and accuracy of thought; fair-mindedness; and conclusions drawn from facts and principles rather than prejudice, distortion, or half-truths. Courses help students to develop and apply critical thinking skills to the various areas of college study and to transfer such competencies both to problems that cross disciplines and to complex problems in life. Analytical and inferential thinkingareencouragedsothatstudents practice, as Robert Ennis said, �reasonable reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do.� Memberships Oxnard College is amemberof the AmericanAssociation ofCommunityandJuniorColleges, theCommunityCollege League of California, the Service Member Opportunity Colleges, and the Western State Conference. Student Right-to-Know Rates In compliance with the federal Student Right-to-Know (SRTK) and Campus Security Act (Public Law 101-542), it is the policy of the Ventura County Community College DistrictandOxnardCollegetomakeavailableitscompletion and transfer rates to all current and prospective students. BeginninginFall2005,acohort(group)ofallcertificate-, degree-,andtransfer-seekingfirst-time,full-timestudents was tracked over a three-year period. The completion and transfer rates do not represent the success rates of the entire student population at Oxnard College, nor do they account for student outcomes occurring after this three- year tracking period. The completion rate is the percentage of students in the group who earned a certificate or degree or became �transfer prepared� (completed 60 or more transferable units with a GPA of 2.0 or better). Based on the cohort defined above, 22.4% attained a certificate or degree or became transfer prepared during the three-year period starting from Fall 2005. The transfer rate is the percentage of students in the group who have been identified as having transferred to another post-secondary institution prior to attaining a certificate,degree,orbecoming�transfer-prepared.� Based on the cohort defined above, 11.4% transferred to another postsecondary institution during this three-year period. A student cannot be counted in more than one category. Therefore, those students who are �completers� and have transferred to a four-year institution are counted only once as �completers� and not as �transfers.� Student Profile Fall 2009 Enrollment: Full-time ............................................................. 70.5% Part-time............................................................. 29.5% TOTAL.................................................................8,350 Gender: Female ................................................................ 56.1% Male.................................................................... 42.8% Age: 19 or Less........................................................... 25.4% 20-24................................................................... 34.0% 25-29................................................................... 13.8% 30-34..................................................................... 7.5% 35-39..................................................................... 5.8% 40-49..................................................................... 8.6% 50 or more ............................................................ 4.8% Ethnicity: African American/Black....................................... 3.7% Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander............................. 7.9% Hispanic.............................................................. 64.2% Native American................................................... 0.7% White .................................................................. 17.9% Other & Unknown................................................ 5.7% 2009/2010 Financial Aid: Total financial aid awarded.........................$6,426,276 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 GENERAL INFORMATION Admissions Information General Eligibility Admission to Oxnard College is open to any high school graduate, anyone possessing a high school proficiency certificate, or any adult eighteen years of age or older and capable of profiting from instruction. A student is eligible to attend Oxnard College if his/her legal residence is within California. Students entering any of the public community colleges of California are subject to the residency requirements as determined by the State of California. Students whose legal residence is in another state or in a foreign country may be admitted under conditions stipulated by the Governing Board and on payment of specified tuition fees. Additional information regarding residence requirements and fees may be found below or by contacting Admissions & Records at (805) 986-5810. Eligibility for Admission, & Residency Requirements Admission Procedures Students new to Oxnard College must complete an application for admission. An application for admission is available online at www.oxnardcollege.edu/apply. Hard copies can be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions & Records at (805) 986-5810. Returning students may update any changes to their address, or phone number online at My.VCCCD.edu. Returning students who have not attended Oxnard College in the last 5 years must reapply for admission at www.oxnardcollege.edu/apply. Applications may be submitted beginning March 1st for the Summer and Fall semesters, and October 1st for the Spring semester and must be on file before students can register for classes. There is no cost to apply. Eligibility for Admission Admission to Oxnard College is open to any California resident who possesses a high school diploma or equivalent (certificate of proficiency, GED), any adult 18 years of age or older who may benefit from instruction offered, and any person who is an apprentice as defined in Section 3077 of the Labor Code. Exceptions are considered by petition for special admissions programs noted elsewhere in this catalog. High school graduates under 18 years of age shall provide an official transcript verifying their graduation or its equivalent. Students entering any of the public community colleges of California are subject to the residency requirements as determined by the state of California. A student who is a resident of another state may be admitted under conditions stipulated by the Governing Board and on payment of non-resident tuition, enrollment, health and other applicable fees. A student who is a citizen and resident of another country (International student) may be admitted under conditions stipulated by the Governing Board and on payment of an application processing fee, non-resident tuition and foreign student surcharge, enrollment, health, and other applicable fees. Consult the �Fees� section and �Appendix V� of this Catalog for more information on non-resident tuition, fees and refunds. The right of a student to attend any community college in this District is conditioned by certain admission and residency qualifications as provided bylaw.Astudentdisqualifiedfromanotherinstitution must petition to be admitted by the Office of the Registrar. Further information is listed under residency requirements. Residency Requirements The determination of legal California residence is a complex matter. Students will be required to present various kinds of documentation for purposes of the final determination. All questions as to legal residence and the exceptions allowed under California law shall be directed totheAdmissions&RecordsOffice.Therightofastudent to attend any public community college in California is conditionedbycertainresidencyqualificationssetforthin the California Education Code. Residence determination is based on state and federal law, and is subject to change without prior notification. California Residents To qualify as a California resident, a student must have legally resided in California for one year and one day prior to the beginning of the semester he or she is planning to attend, and must have taken actions that express intent to establish California residence. Students who have lived in California for more than one year but less than two years will be asked to show proof of legal California residence. The burden of proof lies with the student, who must present documentation of both physical presence in the state for at least one year and one day, and intent to establish permanent Californiaresidence. Failureto present such proofs will result in a non-resident classification for admission and tuition purposes. A list of acceptable proof documents is available from the Admissions & Records Office. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Students who are former residents of California and have been absent from the State, but who attended a California high school for three years and graduated from a California high school may be eligible for exemption from the requirement to pay non-resident tuition fees while they reestablish their legal residence intheState.ContacttheAdmissions&RecordsOffice for more information on California law AB 540. Nonresidents A nonresident is a student who has not lived in California continuously forone yearand oneday prior to the beginning of the semester he or she is planning to attend, or who is unable to present proof of intent to establish permanent California residency. Students classified as nonresidents shall pay non-resident tuition fees in addition to mandatory enrollment and health fees. Conduct inconsistent with a claim for California residence includes but is not limited to: . being an actively registered voter in another state . petitioning for divorce as a resident of another state . attending an out-of-state educational institution as a resident of that state .declaringnonresidentstatusforCaliforniastateincome tax purposes . maintaining a valid driver�s license or vehicle registration from another state Reclassification of Residence Status Students who are admitted as nonresidents must petition for reclassification to California resident status. The petition process includes the completion of a Residence Reclassification Request form and the submission of acceptabledocumentation to supporta claimthatthe student has met the requirements for physical presence and intent to establish legal residence in California. The physical presence requirement is one year of living in California. Students must show proof that California has been their primary state of residence, excluding vacations, for one year and one day prior to the beginning of the term for which reclassification is requested. Legal intent to establish residency in California requires that the student take actions that carry an expression of intent to make California their primary and permanent state of residence. Intent can be manifested in many ways, including but not limited to filing California taxes as a resident, being a registered California voter, registering vehicles in California, buying residential property in California (and living here). RequestforReclassificationmay bedeniedif the student: . is in California solely for educational purposes. . possesses a driver�s license or vehicle registration or voter registration or selective service registration from a state other than California; such items constitute maintaining residence in another state. . is claimed as a dependent on out-of-state tax returns (e.g., by parents living in another state). Other regulations and restrictions apply that may affect the determination of residence status. Questions should be referred to the Admissions & Records Office. International Students This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. International students (F1, F2, M1, M2 visas) and persons who hold nonimmigrant visas including but not limited to visa types C, D, H2, H3, J, O, P, Q1, TN, TD, TWOV, U, WB, WT are citizens and residents of another country. Eligibility for admission is determined by the type and current status of the visa. If eligible for admission, students present in the United StatesunderthesevisatypesareclassifiedasInternational students and are required to pay nonresident tuition fees in addition to the mandatory enrollment and health fees for each semester of attendance. Contact the Admissions & Records Office for more information. Students who hold certain types of nonimmigrant visas approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services may be eligibleforadmissionaswellasresidenceclassificationfor tuition purposes. Visa types eligible to establish residence include: A, E, G, H1B, HIC, H4, I, K, L, N, NATO, O1, O3, Q2, Q3, R, S, T, V. Proof of current visa status must be submitted. Contact the Admissions & Records Office for more information. Students residing in the United States who do not possess a visa or other documentation issued by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services may be eligible for exemption from the requirement to pay nonresident tuition fees. The student must have attended a California high school for at least three years and graduated from a California high school and filed an affidavit with the Admissions & Records Office of their intent to apply for a change to an immigrant or non-immigrant status that allows the establishment of California residence. Contact the Admissions & Records Office for more information on California law AB 540. This exemption does not apply to students who hold nonimmigrant visas Military Personnel and Dependents Military personnel who are stationed in California on active duty are exempt from the requirement to pay nonresident tuition for the duration of their active duty assignment to California. Eligibility for the exemption does not mean the individual is classified as a California resident. Persons eligible for the exemption may not be eligibleforcertaintypesoffinancialaidorassistance.The exemption does not apply to members of the armed forces assigned to California solely for educational purposes. Spouses and dependents of military personnel who meet the above description are also exempt from the requirement to pay nonresident tuition. Eligibility for the exemption does not mean an individual is classified as a resident. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Persons eligible for the exemption may not be eligible for certaintypesoffinancialaidorassistance.Theexemption applies only to dependents whose sponsor is assigned to California on active duty. The exemption may not apply to any military personnel or dependant who already possesses a bachelor�s degree or higher. Special Admissions for Minors Concurrently Enrolled in High School or Below In accordance with the California Education Code, students in grades K -12 may be permitted to enroll in college courses as Special Admission students. The intent of Special Admissions is to provide minors who can benefitfromadvancedscholasticandvocationaleducation the opportunity to take college level courses that are not available through their primary school orother alternatives. This requires that Special Admission students be actively enrolled in at least a minimum day at their primary school. Permission to attend in SpecialAdmission status is required for each semester the student wishes to attend until the student graduates from high school or turns 18 years of age, whichever is sooner. Special Admission students may apply online but must register in person and are limited to a maximum of 6.0 units per semester, including summer. Course enrollment fees are waived for Special Admission students. All other fees apply. Once a student has applied for admission, and in order to qualify and register for Special Admission, all students must present the following for each semester they register: �Writtenpermissionofaparentorguardianandwritten permission of their high school principal or counselor on the Special Admission form. In addition, students below the 11th grade must also have the written consent of the Oxnard College instructor whose class they wish to attend and are not permitted to enroll until the semester begins. �AMemorandumofUnderstandingsignedbyaparent/ guardian and student. �Acurrenttranscriptorreportcard. Transcriptsareused to confirm grade level and for clearance of enforced prerequisites. �Home-schooled students must present the completed Private School Affidavit. For more information, visit www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps. Special Admission forms are available online, at the high schools and in the Admissions & Records Office at Oxnard College in the Student Services & Administration Building.Detailedinformationonprerequisitesequivalency and clearance is available at www.oxnardcollege.edu. Important Note: Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all rights pertaining to the inspection,reviewandreleaseofhis/hereducationalrecords belong to the student without regard to the student�s age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more information, please refer to �Privacy Rights Regarding Student Records� in this catalog. Registration Procedures Register online through MyVCCCD for the earliest and best opportunity to enroll in classes. Registration appointments are posted approximately one week before registration begins. Registration calendars may be viewed through the portal or the college website at www. oxnardcollege.edu/schedule. Registration appointments are determined by student status as a continuing, returning or new student; and for continuing students, by the total number of units completed within the district. The calculation of total units does not include units earned at colleges outside the Ventura County Community College District. Students who are eligible for services through the EOPS, EAC (DSP&S) and CalWorks programs, or who are military veterans, are eligible for advanced priority registration one week before the continuing student registration begins. Courses open to enrollment -Each course offered by the Ventura County Community College District and its colleges is fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college and who meets the prerequisites to the class or program, unless specifically exempted by statue. Special admission students who are concurrently enrolled in K-12 schools must register in person on the dates specified each term in the registration calendar. Late Registration and Program Adjustment begins on the first day of the semester or summer session, and on the first day of instruction in short-term classes. Registering in a closed class may be accomplished through the use of waitlist options or add authorization codes. The waitlist option is available on most classes through the first week of the semester. Add authorization codes are available beginning the second week of the semester. Summer session procedures may differ. Waitlisted students are captured in chronological order based on the date they register for the waitlist, and are automatically registered into open seats in that order. Email notification is sent confirming the registration. Students who have not received a confirming email by the day of the first class meeting should attend class for further direction from the instructor. Important details you should know: 1. All corequisites or prerequisites must be met before you will be placed on a waitlist. Students must have completed the prerequisite course at this college with a grade of A, B, C or P, or obtained counselor approval for prerequisite clearance. 2. Thewaitlistcoursecannotcauseanytimeconflicts with your existing class schedule, or with other courses for which you may be on the waitlist. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 3. Do not exceed the maximum allowable number of units including the waitlistedcourse(19.5).Requests for unit overload must be approved by a counselor and filed with the Admissions & Records Office. 4. Do not exceed the maximum allowable number of repeats for any class. 5. You will be informed if the waitlist is full. 6. Fees will be assessed when a student is moved from the waitlist and registered in the class. 7. If you wish to remove yourself from a waitlist, you may do so by activating the drop code function on your MyVCCCD account or in person by filing a drop notice for the course in the Admissions & Records Office: my.vcccd.edu. 8. Students dropped from all enrolled courses due to nonpayment of fees will also be dropped from the priority waitlist. MyVCCCD STUDENT PORTAL: Gateway to Online Student Services MyVCCCD is the gateway to online services, college and district information for current students. New applicants and reapplying returning students will be provided a link to the portal in their acceptance email from the college. MyVCCCDprovidesaccess to the followingonlineservices and features: � Registration appointments and calendars � Registration, add and drop classes � Pay fees, purchase parking permits and ASB cards � Sign up for payment plan � Search for classes using the �searchable� schedule of classes (find drop deadlines, prerequisites, more!) � Update personal information (address, phone, emergency contact numbers, major, ed goal) � Forward college email to a personal email account � Change password � View/Print Schedule � View/Print Unofficial transcript � Print official enrollment verification Social Security Numbers StudentID numbersareassignedtoreplacesocialsecurity numbersasthestudentidentifier.TheassignedIDnumber will appear once you log into your MyVCCCD account. It will also appear on printed mailers and notices from the college and on faculty attendance, drop, and grade rosters. Your social security number will still be collected for such purposes as statistical reporting, financial aid, and Hope Scholarship Tax Credit reporting, and it will appear on your official transcript. Although we will still be able to access your records using your social security number, the use of a student ID willprovideyouwithadditionalsecurityandconfidentiality. Requests for Transcripts & Fees Two official transcripts are furnished to each student free of charge. A $3.00 fee is charged for each additional transcript. Normal processing time is 10-20 working days but may be longer at the end of the semester. All requests for transcripts must be in writing and include the student�s signature. Rush transcript (3-5 working days) service is available upon receipt of a signed student request and payment of the $5.00 rush transcript processing fee. Unofficial transcripts are available for $1.00 from the Office of Admissions & Records. Students must present pictureIDInordertoreceiveanunofficialtranscript. Web transcripts are available for no charge at My.VCCCD.edu IMPORTANT NOTES: Transcripts cannot be released if the student has any outstanding fees and/or obligations due the District. Students must present picture ID to receive transcripts. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her educational records belong to the student without regard to the student�s age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more information, please refer to �Privacy Rights Regarding Student Records� in this catalog. Educational Work Load A student�s educational work load generally consists of fifteen (15) units of work per semester in order to make normal progress towards the AA/AS degree and/or transfer requirements. Students desiring to take an overload of more than 19.5 units but less than twenty-two (22) must have a counselor�s approval. Students desiring to take twenty-two (22) units or more must have the approval of the Executive Vice President of Student Learning in addition to the counselor�s approval. The primary goal of Matriculation is to assist all students in attaining academic success. The college and each individual student work together combining several activities and processes to develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP). The SEP is a schedule of recommended courses for two semesters. Within the Matriculation process both college and student responsibilities are defined. Selective Service Registration Oxnard College, in accordance with AB 397 added by statutes 1997, c. 575, E.C.s 66500 & 69400, is alerting all male applicants for admission who are at least 18 years of age and born after December 31, 1959 to be aware of their obligation to register with the Selective Service. In order to receive Federal student aid, you must be registered with the Selective Service. For more information, refer to: www.sss.gov. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Full-Time Student A student is defined as full time if carrying 12 or more units in a regular semester or 4 units in a summer session. Unit Requirements for Benefits and Activities To qualify for certain benefits and activities, minimum unit requirements must be maintained, as follows: Veteran and war orphan benefits under GI Bill: 12 or moreunitscompletedbyendofsemester,fullsubsistence; 9-11 units, three-quarters subsistence; 6-8 units, one-half subsistence. Social Security benefits: 24 units per academic year (no benefits payable if course load drops below 12-unit minimum per semester). Automobile insurance discounts and dependent medical insurance: 12 units Financial Aid and EOPS Services: 12 units Athletic eligibility: 12 units Student Government: 6 units for major offices; 3 units for Council members Student employment: 12 units (generally); 6 units or less if eligible for CalWORKs, EAC, or EOPS. Transfer Credit Evaluation from Regionally Accredited Colleges and Universities Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Collegesfromcollegesaccreditedbytherecognizedregional accrediting associations will normally be granted lower- division credit for courses entered on officially certified transcripts. These transcripts must be sent to the Admission Office. They will be evaluated based upon the current Transfer Credit Practices of appropriate associations. Students transferring to the Ventura County Community College District from other regionally accredited colleges and universities are required to declare all previous college work. Failure to provide complete information may result indismissal from the Ventura CountyCommunityColleges. All transcriptssubmitted become the permanent property of Oxnard College and copies of these transcripts cannot be forwarded elsewhere or released to the students. These transfer transcripts can be used by authorized Oxnard College personnel only. Foreign Colleges and Universities Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges from foreign colleges or universities must have their transcripts evaluated by an agency approved by the college district. Course work from non-English speaking countries must be evaluated by approved translating agencies. Students mustsubmittheirofficialtranscriptstoanapprovedagency andrequestthattheagencyforwardtheofficialevaluation to the college. Course work attempted will normally be lower-division unit credit only. Requests for equivalent course credit are evaluatedonanindividualbasisbytheCounselingOffice. This review is based upon considerations of the recommendations of the transcript evaluation service and by the appropriate college discipline. Advanced Placement Students who complete special advanced placement courses in high school and who earn scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced PlacementExaminationtakenbeforehighschoolgraduation will receive credit towards graduation in the Ventura County Community Colleges for each such test completed with the required scores, provided scores are reported to theAdmissions&RecordsOffice. Studentsgrantedcredit for advanced placement may not enroll in equivalent college courses. Appropriate faculty will determine course equivalency. Other colleges or universities may have different policies. For CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC AP policy see pages 68 and 74. All examinations require a score of 3, 4, or 5. College OC Course Examination Credit Equivalencies United States 3 Units POLS R101 Government & Politics United States History 6 Units HIST R102 & R103 Art History 6 Units ART R102 & 3 units Humanities Studio Art: Drawing 6 Units 3 units Fine Arts & 3 units Humanities Studio Art: 2-D Design 6 Units 3 units Fine Arts & Studio Art: 3-D Design 3 units Humanities Calculus AB 5 Units MATH R120 Calculus BC 5 Units MATH R121 Biology 6 Units BIOL R120 (no lab) Chemistry 5 Units CHEM R120 English Language and Composition 4 Units ENGL R101 English Literature and Composition 3 Units ENGL R102 European History 3 Units HIST R106 Physics B 6 Units PHYS R101 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Physics C: Mechanics Spanish Language 10 Units SPAN R101 & R102 Spanish Literature 10 Units SPAN R103 & R104 Military Service Oxnard College will grant credit to military personnel for formal educational training completed and vocational workexperienceskillsdevelopedwhileservingasamember in the United States armed forces providing such credit is not a duplication of work taken previously. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Servicepersonnelwillbeallowedcreditasrecommended in theGuidetotheEvaluation ofEducational Experiencesin the Armed Services of the American Council on Education. The maximum amount of credit which may be allowed shall be 30 units of which no more than 15 units may be used to satisfy General Education graduation requirements, Section A-F page 58. Any remaining units may be used to fulfill major or elective requirements. Oxnard College may award a maximum of 30 units of college credits earned through the successful completion of DANTES and/or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), General and/or Single Subjects Examination. Credits earned through Excelsior College, formerly the State University of New York � Regents College, shall be considered as transfer credit from a regionally accredited university and shall, therefore, not count against the 30 unit limitation for non-traditional credit. Subject to Departmental review, credit may also be awarded for the successful completion of any of a variety of Automotive Service Exams (ASE), COMP TIA certifications, or other nationally recognized examination programs, provided that they do not duplicate previously completed coursework nor exceed the 30 unit limitation established for military training and experience. Student Fees Thefollowingstudentfeesarelistedforyourinformation, and are subject to change. Most fees are required by California law. All fees are due immediately and must be paid at the time of registration. A student who does not pay, or arrange payment of, mandatory fees within a limited time period may be dropped from all classes and willnot receive grades,transcripts,diplomas,orpermission to enroll for future academic terms. A student who owes fees from prior semesters will not be permitted to register for classes until all obligations have been paid in full. AllfeesmaybepaidattheStudentBusinessOffice.The Business Office accepts all major credit cards. Payments on MyVCCCDaccept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards. Mandatory Fees 1. Enrollment Fee The enrollment fee set by the California Legislature is subject to change and may be retroactive. The basic fee is $26.00 per unit, $13 per � unit, $6.50 per � unit. California residents who are receiving benefits under CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, or General Assistance, or who meet certain income standards may be eligible for a Board of Governors� Fee Waiver(BOGW). ContacttheFinancialAidOffice for further information at (805) 986-5828. High school students are exempt from this fee, unless they are taking 12 or more units (6 unit max). 2. Health Fee A mandatory $17 persemester($14 summer session) Health Fee is charged. This fee entitles students to the services of the Student Health Center. In accordance with the California Education Code and Board Policy, you are required to pay a health fee, regardless of units taken, unless you meet one of the exemptions listed below pursuant to Ed Code �76355: � .You depend exclusively on prayer for healing in accordancewiththeteachingsofabona-fidereligious sect, denomination or organization. Documentation of such an affiliation is required. � .You are attending college under an approved apprenticeship training program. .�Fee Waivers� are located in the Admissions & Records Office and the Health Office. 3. Student Representation Fee The Student Representation Fee of $1 provides support for student representatives to lobby for legislationaffectingCaliforniaCommunityColleges. However, students may for religious, political, financial,ormoralreasonsrefusetopaytheStudent Representation Fee by indicating their reason on the Student Representation Fee Waiver form, which is obtained in the Financial Aid Office. 4. Student Center Fee The Student Center Fee was established by a vote of the students to build a Student Center. The fee is $1 per unit with a maximum of $10 per academic year. StudentsreceivingbenefitsunderCalWORKs, SSI/SSP, or General Assistance may be exempt from this fee by documenting participation in these programs through the Financial Aid Office. 5 Nonresident Tuition (Non-California residents) The Ventura County Community College District Governing Board has adopted the state-mandated nonresident tuition fee at $183 per unit and a $14 capital outlay surcharge for students who are non- California residents. This fee is in addition to the enrollment fee. State lawprovideslimited exemptionsfrom payment of nonresident tuition for students as follows: a. Students taking noncredit classes (Ed Code �76380) b. Student apprentices taking supplemental instruction (Ed Code �76350) c. Students who are in the military stationed in California on active duty (Ed Code �68075) d. Students who are natural or adopted children or stepchildren of members of the military or dependent spouses of members of the military (Ed Code �68074) e. Students who are job transferees, under certain conditions (Ed Code �76143) OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION f. Nonresident students who are taking classes for high school credit only (Calif. Const. Art. 9, �5) g. Students who are dependents of any person killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, under certain conditions (Ed Code �68121) h. AB540 Students In accordance with Ed Code �68130.5 any student, other than a nonimmigrant alien under Title 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (15) is exempt from paying nonresident tuition after completing a questionnaire form available from Admissions & Records Office if he or she: 1. Attended high school in California for three years or more, and 2. Graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent thereof. i. You must demonstrate economic hardship, or j. You must be a victim of persecution in the country in which you are a resident. For further details please contact the Admissions & Records Office at (805) 986-5810. 6. Instructional Material Fee - Optional Fee Instructional material fees for certain selected credit or noncredit courses may be required at the time of registration, or the materials may be purchased on your own. If an Instructional Materials Fee is required, the amount of the fee is listed beneath the course title in the schedule of classes. Authority for the charge is granted under VCCCD Board Policy 5030. These instructional or other materials include, butarenotlimitedto,textbooks,tools,equipmentand clothing if: 1.) the instructional and other materials required for the course have a continuing value to the student outside of the classroom setting, or 2.)theinstructionalandothermaterialsareusedinthe production of an �end product� that has continuing value to the student outside the classroom setting. See course schedule for instructional material fee costs. 7. Returned Checks/Returned Credit Card Charges Students who pay student fees, book purchases, or other transactions with a check or credit card that is returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds will be charged $10 for each returned item. 8. Refund or Credit Students who drop their classes within the deadline for refund or credit and who are eligible for a refund, will be charged $10 to process the refund if one is requested. Students who have a credit balance on account may apply the balance toward other student fees and charges, either in the current term or in a future term. 9. Tuition Refunds Eligibility for and amount of tuition fee refunds will be determined by the number of units for which there were financial charges and the date of official withdrawal from class. Therefundscheduleisbaseduponadecreasingsliding scale with no refunds given beyond the third week of the regular semester nor beyond the second week of the summer session. The Admissions & Records Office shall compute and approve the amount of refund and notify the Student Business Office in writing. Refunds will be issued by check through the Student Business Office within a reasonable period of time following official notification. Optional Fees Optional fees are identical for day and evening students. They may be paid at the Student Business Office. 1. Parking Fee a. Regular Semester Fees (12 weeks or longer): (1) Automobiles: Regular semester� $40 (2) Motorcycles: Regular semester� $28 b. Short-term Fees (less than 12 weeks): (1) Six to eleven weeks: Auto� $28 Motorcycle� $16 (2) One to five weeks: Auto� $12 Motorcycle � $8 c. Summer Intersession: Auto� $19 Motorcycle� $12 d. Second Vehicle Permit: $8 for regular semester; $7 for summer e. Replacement Permit: $7 for regular semester; $5 for summer f. Single-day permit: $2 (purchased at the Parking Permit Machine on South Campus Road) ParkingpermitsmaybepurchasedattheStudentBusiness Office. They are required for all parking lots on campus. Students whoarereceivingbenefits underCalWORKs, SSI/SSP, or General Assistance or who have qualified for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) are exempt from parking fees in excess of $20 per semester. Students who certify they have three or more passengers regularly commuting to the college in the student�s vehicle may qualify for a reduced parking fee of $30 for fall/ spring semesters and $10 for summer session. Students may apply at the Student Business Office. 2. Child Care Students who use the services of the Child Development Center for the care of children while attending classes will be charged a fee by the Center based on the number and ages of the children and the number of hours of care provided. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 3. College Photo Identification/Student Identification Card This card may be purchased for $2 per semester or $6 for the year. All registered students are encouraged to buy their cards as early as possible to ensure maximum benefits. Funds from the purchase of cards support the operations and activities of student government and, in turn, various college programs. There is a $2 replacement charge for a lost card. 4. Textbooks and Supplies Textbooks and/or supplies may be purchased at the Oxnard College Bookstore and their cost will vary each semester depending on individual class requirements. There may be extra fees for instructional materials and services. See a current Schedule of Classes for these fees. 5. Transcripts Copies of the student academic transcript may be sent upon completion of coursework to another institution or agency upon reception of a signed written release. Signed statements of release may be mailed to the Admissions & Records Office. For your convenience online transcript request forms are available at www. oxnardcollege.edu/transcripts. Students receive two copies of their transcripts without cost. A charge of $3 will be made for each additional transcript. There is a $5 fee for rush transcripts that require 3-5 day service. A $1 fee is charged for unofficial transcripts requested through the Admissions Office. No-cost unofficial transcripts can be printed at my.vcccd. edu. A mailed transcript request should include your name(s), address, phone number, date of birth, social security number or college ID, dates of attendance, and the address of college or agency where transcript is to be sent. The request must include your written signature. Payment methods include cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards. ContacttheStudentBusinessOfficeat(805)986-5811 for credit card payments. 6. Credit by Exam Fee The Credit by Examination fee will be equal to the unit fee for the course in which credit is sought. 7. Remote Access Fee Remote Access fee is $2 per semester, unlimited access. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Matriculation Services Promote Student Success College Responsibilities Include: Admissions & Records -provide a process that will enable the college to collect state required information on students. Assessment -provide an assessment process using multiple measures to determine students� academic readiness in English, Reading, Math, and English as a Second Language. Orientation -provide an orientation process designed to acquaint students with college programs, services, facilities and grounds, academic expectations, and college policies and procedures. Counseling/Advisement -provide counseling services to assist students in course selection, development of an individualstudenteducationalplan,anduseofcampussupportservices;provideadditionaladvisementandcounseling to assist students who have not declared an educational goal, are enrolled in basic skill courses, are on academic probation/dismissal, or have been identified as high-risk. Follow-Up -establish an Early Alert process to monitor a student�s progress and provide necessary assistance towardmeetingeducationalgoals;providestudentswith(ordirectthemto)writtendistrictproceduresforchallenging matriculation regulatory provisions. NOTE: Alternative services for the matriculation process are provided for ethnic and language minority students and students with disabilities. Student Responsibilities Include: 1. Submit to the OC Admissions & Records Office official transcripts from high schools and colleges attended. 2. Acquire and read the college catalog, class schedules, handouts, and other student materials which detail college policies and procedures. 3. Indicate at least a broad educational goal upon admission. 4. Declare a specific educational goal after completing a minimum of 15 units. 5. Participate in orientation, assessment, advisement groups and other follow-up support services deemed necessary by the college in order for students to complete their stated educational goals. 6. Attend all classes and complete all course assignments. 7. Complete courses and maintain progress toward their educational goals. Matriculation Exemption Policy* *College Math, English, and Reading courses require assessment prior to registration. All students are encouraged to participate in the matriculation process at Oxnard College. You may be exempt from the process if you meet the criteria listed below: 1. Students who have already earned an AA/AS degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution and CAN DEMONSTRATE THIS WITH DOCUMENTATION. 2. Students who have completed a basic skills assessment or prerequisite courses at other colleges and CAN DEMONSTRATE THIS WITH DOCUMENTATION. 3. Students who are concurrently enrolled at another college in the district, or a four-year college or university, and who have completed fewer than 16 units of college credit and CAN DEMONSTRATE THIS WITH DOCUMENTATION. 4. Students who have completed fewer than 16 units and whose educational goals are among the following: a. Updating or advancement of job skills. b. Maintenance of a certificate (e.g., nursing or real estate). c. Educational development. d. Personal Interest. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Academic Policies Attendance All students admitted to Oxnard College are expected to attend classes regularly, both because continuity of attendanceisnecessarytobothindividualandgroupprogress in any class, and because financial support of the college is dependent upon student attendance. Absence for any reason does not relieve the student from the responsibility of completing all class requirements. It is also the responsibility of students, at the beginning of the semester, to become aware of the attendance and absence policies of the instructor for each class in which they are enrolled. When a student�s absence exceeds in number 1/9 of the total class contact hours for the session (e.g., absence from a semester-long class equal to twice the number of hours the class meets in one week), the instructor may, drop such student from the class and record a grade in accordance with the policy for dropping a course. Grading Practices Work in all courses acceptable in fulfillment of the requirementsfor associatedegrees, certificates,diplomas, licenses, or baccalaureate level work shall be graded in accordance with the provisions adopted by the District Board of Trustees for the following sections which relate to the letter grading scale, the pass/no pass options, or credit by examination. Grading System Letter Grading Scale Grades from a grading scale shall be averaged on the basis of the point equivalencies to determine a student�s grade point average. The highest grade shall receive four points, and the lowest grade shall receive zero, using the following evaluative symbols: Grade Symbol Points A = Excellent 4 B = Good 3 C = Satisfactory 2 D = Passing, less than satisfactory 1 F = Failing 0 (P) = Pass (formerly Credit) (NP) = No Pass (formerly No Credit) Courses taken on a pass/no pass basis are disregarded in calculating grade point average. However, units earned on a credit basis shall be counted toward satisfaction of curriculum requirements. �P� is used to denote �passed with no credit� when no letter grade is given. �P� is assigned for work of such quality as to warrant a letter grade of �C� or better. �NP� is used to denote �no pass with no credit� when no letter grade is given. See Pass/No Pass Options section. Non-Evaluative Symbols The District Governing Board has authorized the use of only the non-evaluative symbols �I,� �IP,� �RD,� �W,� and�MW,�whicharedefinedinthefollowingparagraphs: I = Incomplete Incompleteacademicworkforunforeseeable,emergency, andjustifiablereasonsattheendofthetermmayresultin an �I� symbol being entered in the student�s record. The conditions for removal of the �I� shall be stated by the instructor in a written record. This record shall contain the condition for the removal of the �I� and the grade assigned in lieu of its removal. This record must be given to the student witha copyonfile withtheRegistraruntil the �I� ismadeuporthetimelimithaspassed.Afinalgradeshall be assigned when the work stipulated has been completed and evaluated, or when the time limit for completing the work is passed. This time limit can be less than one year. However, the �I� may be made up no later than one year following the end of the term in which it was assigned. A district-wide process shall be provided whereby a student may petition for a time extension due to unusual circumstances. The �I� symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempted nor for grade points. RD = Report Delayed The �RD� symbol may 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. W = Withdrawal A student may withdraw from a class through the last day of the fourteenth week of instruction for full semester classes, or through 75 percent of a class less than a semester in length. The academic record of a student who remains inaclassbeyondthistimelimitmustreflectagradeother than a �W.� No notation (�W� or other) shall be made on the academic record of the student who withdraws during the first four weeks of a term or 30 percent of a term, whichever is less. Withdrawal between the end of the fourth week and the last day of the fourteenth week of instruction for full semester classes or through 75 percent of a class less than a semester in length shall be recorded as �W� on the student�s record. W�s may not exceed 4 times in the same class. MW = Military Withdrawal Occurs when a student who is a member of an active or reserve U.S. military service receives orders compelling a withdrawalfromcourses.Uponverificationofsuchorders, a withdrawal symbol may be assigned of �MW.� Military withdrawals shall not be counted in progress probation or dismissal calculations. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ACADEMIC POLICIES Pass/No Pass Options (formerly Credit/No Credit) Colleges of the Ventura County Community College District may offer courses in two pass/no pass (�P�/�NP�) options: (1) courses which are offered on a pass/no pass basis only, and (2) courses in which students may elect the pass/no pass option. The first category includes those courses in which all students in the course are evaluated on a pass/no pass (�P�/�NP�) basis. This �P�/�NP� grading option shall be used to the exclusion of all othergrades in coursesfor which there is a single satisfactory standard of performance and for which unit credit is assigned. Credit shall be assigned for meeting that standard, no credit for failure to do so. The second category of pass/no pass options is comprised of courses designated by the college wherein each student may elect by no later than the end of the first 30 percent of the term or length of the class whether the basis of evaluation is to be pass/no pass or a letter grade. Once the 30 percent deadline has passed, the request cannot be withdrawn. It is the student�s responsibility to notify the instructor of his or her intent to be graded on a Pass/No Pass basis and to file the appropriate form; otherwise a letter grade will be assigned. The petition for this purpose, �Request for Pass/No Pass,�isavailable onlineatwww.oxnardcollege.edu/forms. All units earned on a pass/no pass basis in accredited California institutions of higher education or equivalent out-of-state institutions shall be counted in satisfaction of community college curriculum requirements. A student may apply a maximum of 20 units of credit earned under the pass/no pass option to an A.A. or A.S. degreeorCertificateofAchievement.Pass(�P�)isusedto denote �passed with credit� when no letter grade is given. Credit is assigned for work of such quality as to warrant a letter grade of �C� or better. Units of �Pass� should not be used to satisfy major requirements. Units earned on a pass/no pass basis shall not be used to calculate grade point averages. However, units attempted for which �NP� is recorded shall be considered in probation and dismissal procedures. Students should be aware that other colleges and universities may restrict the acceptance of courses taken on a pass/no pass basis, especially for general education major requirements; therefore, units of �Pass� should not beusedtosatisfymajorrequirementsforAA,ASdegrees or transfer. Remedial Limitations The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District offer courses which are defined as remedial. �Remedial coursework� refers to pre-collegiate basic skills courses in reading, writing, computation, learning skills, study skills, and English as a second language which are designated by the college district as not applicable to the associate degree. Students enrolledin remedial courses will receive unit credit and will be awarded an academic record symbol on transcripts as defined under other academic policies. However, the units earned in these remedial courses do not apply toward certificates of achievement or associate degrees. No student shall receive more than 30 semester units of credit for remedial coursework. This limitation of 30 units applies to all remedial coursework completed at any of the campuses of the college district (Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura Colleges). It does not apply to remedial coursework completed at colleges outside the district. Students transferring from other educational institutions outside VCCCD shall be permitted to begin with a �clean slate� with regard to the remedial limitation. The 30-unit limit applies to all remedial coursework attempted; however, in the event that some of these 30 units are substandard and a student successfully repeats one or more courses in which substandard grades were earned, then the 30-unit limit would be modified by the application of the policy for course repetition. Students who exhaust the unit limitation shall be referred toappropriateadultnon-crediteducationalservicesprovided by adult schools or other appropriate local providers with which the colleges have an established referral agreement. Such a student may, upon successful completion of appropriate �remedial coursework� or upon demonstration of skills levels which will reasonably assure success in college-level courses, request reinstatement to proceed with college-level coursework. Procedures relating to dismissal and reinstatement are specified in the college catalog under policies governing probation,dismissal,andreinstatement.Thepetitionforthis purpose, petition for continued enrollment or readmission, is available in the Counseling Office. The following students are exempted from the limitation on remedial coursework: students enrolled in one or more courses of English as a second language; and/or students identified by one of the colleges as having a learning disability. Grade Changes In any course of instruction in a college of the Ventura County Community College District for which grades are awarded, the instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded each student in accordance with the Grading System dealing with academic grade symbols and grade point average. The determination of the student�s grade by the instructor shall be final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency. Procedures for the correction of a grade given in error shall include expunging the incorrect grade from the record. The petition for this purpose, �Petition to Change Grade,� is available in the Office of Student Learning. The change of grade shall be requested by the student no more than three years after the term in which the grade was awarded. When grade changes are made, the student�s permanent academic record shall be annotated in such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and complete academic history. ACADEMIC POLICIES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Final Examinations Final examinations are given at the end of each semester. Summer-session final examinations are typically given on the last day of class. Students are required to take examinations for the classes in which they are enrolled. No examinations are administered prior to the regular schedule for examinations. Exceptions to this rule in emergency situations will require the approval of the instructor of record and the Executive Vice President of Student Learning. Allstudentrequestsforexaminationstobeadministeredat alaterdatemustbefiledontheproperpetitionforminthe OfficeofStudentLearning.Petitionsforlateexaminations will not be considered if the student leaves prior to the last three weeks of the semester. Auditing Classes Students enrolled in classes to receive ten or more semester units shall be allowed to audit three or fewer semester units without a fee. Students enrolled in fewer than ten semester credit units may audit three or fewer units with a fee for auditing of $15 per unit (plus a $17 health fee during the regular semester or a $14 health fee during summer session). Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students desiring to take the course for credit towards a certificate or degree. Therefore, students wishing to audit may register for classes in audit status by special petition only in the last two days of the add period. The petition form is available intheAdmissions&RecordsOffice.Thispetitionrequires permission of the instructor. Laboratory classes are not normally available for audit. Students auditing a course shall not be permitted to change their enrollment in that course to receive credit for the course. Students auditing a course are not permitted to take exams in the class, nor are they permitted to challenge the course at a later date. Instructors are under no obligation to gradeassignmentsofstudentsauditingacourse.Attendance requirements for students auditing courses are the same as for all other students as stated in the college catalog. Withdrawal from Class It is a student�s responsibility to withdraw from a class when the withdrawal is voluntary and desired on the part of the student. Withdrawals must be initiated by the student, and processed online through MyVCCCD or in person at the Admissions & Records Office. Withdrawals initiated through the end of the fourth week of class (for full-semester classes) or through the endofthefirstthirtypercent(30%)ofclassmeetings(for short-term classes) do not generate an academic record or transcript entry. Withdrawals initiated between the end of the fourth week or first thirty percent (30%) and the last day of the fourteenth week (for full-semester classes) or seventy-five percent (75%) of class meetings (for short-term classes) will generate a permanent academic record, recorded as a W on the student�s transcript. The W grade does not impact grade point average, but shall be counted as a factor in determining a student�s academic standing. Excessive Ws will result in a student being placed on progress probation. See the section titled �Probation, Dismissal and Readmission� in this catalog for more information. The academic record of a student who remains enrolled in a class beyond the fourteenth week or seventy-five percent (75%) of class meetings must reflect a grading symbol other than W. Withdrawal from a class after the fourteenth week or seventy-five percent (75%) deadline may be considered if a student provides documentation of verifiable extenuating circumstances. For purposes of this section, extenuatingcircumstancesaregenerallydefinedascases of accident, illness or other circumstances beyond the student�s control. The petition for this purpose, Petition to Change a Grade to W, may be downloaded through the MyVCCCD student portal, and must be accompanied by supporting documentation. EXCEPTION: A graded course that has been used to satisfy degree, certificate or transfer requirements will not be changed to a W. Limitation on Withdrawals Withdrawals may not exceed four (4) times in the same course. Students who have withdrawn from the same course the maximum number of times will be required to petition a fifth enrollment attempt. The fifth attempt, if authorized, must reflect a grade other than W. The petition for this purpose, Petition to Repeat a Course, may be downloaded through the MyVCCCD student portal or at www.oxnardcollege.edu/forms. Course Repetition General Guidelines for Repeating a Credit Course �Studentsmayrepeatcreditcoursesthataredesignated as repeatable in the college catalog. �Students may repeat non-repeatable credit courses a maximum of two times for the purpose of alleviating a substandard grade. Substandard grades are defined as D, F, NC (up to Fall 2009) and NP (Fall 2009 to present). �Underspecialcircumstances,studentsmaybepermitted to repeat non-repeatable credit courses in which non- substandard or passing grades have been awarded. �Courses that are repeated shall be recorded on the permanent academic record using an appropriate symbol. The permanent academic record shall be annotated in a manner that ensures all work remains legible, thereby generating a true and complete academic history. �Nothing herein can conflict with Education Code Section 76224 pertaining to the finality of grades assigned by instructors, or with Title 5 or district procedures relating to the retention and destruction of records. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ACADEMIC POLICIES �Othercollegesanduniversitieshavepoliciesregarding the acceptance of transfer credit which may result in the disallowance of all or part of the coursework and/ or credit earned through course repetition. Course Repetition to Alleviate a Substandard Grade Students are permitted to repeat courses that are non- repeatable a maximum of two times for the purpose of alleviating a substandard grade. This rule applies to courses taken at any regionally accredited college in which the student received a substandard grade as defined above. Once a passing grade of C/P/CR or better is received, the student may not repeat the course again under this section. Repetition may be allowable under special circumstances as defined elsewhere in this section. Where other colleges� coursework is considered for repetition, course comparability, equivalencies in course and grading scale shall be determined chiefly by content as defined in the catalog course description, and not by course title or units. Upon completion of a repeated course the previous substandard grade and credit shall be disregarded in the computation of grade point averages. Grades in any subsequent repetitions (more than two) of the same course will not be counted in computation of the student�s cumulative grade point average. The student�s permanent record shall be annotated in such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and complete academic history. A student who has received three substandard grades in the same course may petition to take the course again, based on documentable extenuating circumstances. The petition must state verifiable extenuating circumstances that affected the student�s past performance in the course and must include supporting documentation. Extenuating circumstancesaregenerallydefinedasincidencesofillness, injury or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. The petition for this purpose may be downloaded at www.oxnardcollege.edu/forms or obtained from the Admissions & Records Office. Course Repetition Allowed Absent Substandard Academic Work Under special circumstances, students may repeat courses in which a C or better grade was earned, or regardless of whether substandard academic work has been recorded. Course repetition due to Significant Lapse of Time Students may petition only one time to repeat a course in which a satisfactory grade has already been awarded providing that one of the following conditions has been met: 1. The course was successfully completed more than three years prior, and: A) is required as a part of the student�s designated educational goal and/or B) isinasequenceofcoursesbasedonprerequisites,or 2. Another institution of higher education to which the student seeks to transfer has established a recency requirement which the student will not be able to satisfy without repeating the course in question. If it is determined that an activity course needs to be repeated pursuant to this section, the repetition shall count toward the three repetitions that are allowed for activity courses, except that if the student has already exhausted the activity course limitation, one additional repetition can be permitted due to lapse of time. When a course is repeated pursuant to this section, both grades and credits will be included in the calculations of the grade point average. Repetition of Variable Unit, Open Entry/ Open Exit Courses Students may enroll in a variable unit, open entry/open exit course as many times as necessary to complete one time the entire curriculum of the course as described in the course outline of record, but may not repeat any portion of the curriculum for the course unless: 1. Course is required for legally mandated training; 2. Course is a special class for students with disabilities whichthestudentneedstorepeatasaverifieddisabilityrelated accommodated; 3. Repetition of the course to retake a portion of the curriculum is justified by verified extenuating circumstances; or 4. Student wishes to repeat the course to alleviate substandard work recorded for a portion of the curriculum. Students repeating a portion of a course pursuant to this section are subject to the repetition limitations applicable to repeatable courses. When a course is repeated pursuant to this section, the previous grade and credit will be excluded from the calculations of grade point average. Repetition as a Condition of Continued Volunteer or Paid Employment Students are allowed to repeat a course when repetition is necessary to enable that student to meet a legally mandated training requirement as a condition of continued volunteer or paid employment. Students may repeat such courses any number of times, even if they received a grade of C orbetter;however,thegradereceivedbythestudenteach time will be included in calculations of the student�s grade point average. Students will be required to verify the legally mandated training requirement for their continued volunteer or paid employment status. The term �legally mandated� is interpreted to mean �required by statute or regulation�, and excludes administrative policy or practice. Legally mandated training courses will conform to all attendance accounting, course approval and other requirements imposed by applicable provisions of law. ACADEMIC POLICIES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Courses Designated as Repeatable A course may be designated as repeatable if it meets the following criteria: � The course content differs each time it is offered, or � The course is an activity course where the student meetscourseobjectivesbyrepeatingasimilarprimary educational activity and the gains an expanded educational experience each time the course is repeated because: a) Skillsorproficienciesareenhancedbysupervised repetition and practice within class periods; or b) Active participatory experience in individual study or group assignments is the basic means by which learning objectives are obtained. � Activity courses which may qualify as repeatable courses meeting the requirements of paragraph (2) (B) of this subdivision include, but are not limited to the following: a) Physical education courses; or b) Visualorperformingartscoursesinmusic,fine arts, theater or dance. Courses designated as repeatable shall be identified in the college catalog. Students may repeat courses that have been designated as repeatable, for a maximum of three times (course can be taken four times total). For purposes of this administrative procedure, summer or other intersessions count toward the maximum number of repetitions allowed. When a course is repeated pursuant to this section, the grade received each time will be included in the calculations of grade point average. Where the colleges establish several levels of courses which consist of similar educational activities, repetition limitations applicable to this section apply to all levels of such courses. (Example: PE 1A, PE 1B and PE 1C may be taken in any combination a maximum of four times.) If a student repeats a repeatable course in which a substandard grade hasbeenrecorded, thesubstandard grade and credit may be disregarded provided that no additional repetitions are permitted beyond those limits specified in 55041(c) (6). No more than two substandard grades may be alleviated pursuant to this section. Repetition of Special Courses Students with disabilities can repeat special courses designed for students with disabilities any number of times when an individualized determination verifies that such repetition is required as a disability-related accommodation. Such determination will generally be provided by a qualified instructor or academic counselor. The individualized determination must verify one of the following conditions: � The success of the student in other general and/or special classes is dependent on additional repetitions of the specific special class in question; � Additionalrepetitionsofthespecialclassinquestion are essential to completing the student�s preparation for enrollment into other regular or special classes; or � The student has a student educational contract which involves a goal other than completion of the special class in question and repetition of the course will further achievement of that goal. When a grade is received pursuant to this section, the grade received each time will be included in the calculations of grade point average. Repetition of Cooperative Work Experience Education Courses Students are allowed to repeat a cooperative work experience course if a college only offers one course in cooperative work experience. Where only one work experience course is offered, students may be permitted to repeat this course any number of times as long as they do not exceed the limits on the number of units of cooperative work experience set forth in Title 5 Section 55253(a). Credit by Examination Granting unit credit for a course by examination is based on the principle that previous experience, training, or instruction is the equivalent of a specific course taught in the college. If an examination indicates that the student possessesadequateequivalencyandmasteryofthesubject, including particular skills where appropriate, credit may be granted. All courses shall be open to Credit by Examination unless specifically exempted. Each division of the college shall determine the courses for which credit by examination may be granted and the Office of Student Learning shall maintain a current list of courses excluded from this policy. For the purpose of this policy, a course shall mean an organized area of instruction as described in the college catalog. A student should be advised that the use of units given by credit by exam to establish eligibility for athletics, financial aid, and veterans benefits are subject to the rules and regulations of the external agencies involved. Exceptions to the above may be made when necessary to meet provisions of California state law or the rules and regulations of state agencies governing programs of the California Community Colleges. Credit by Examination may be granted only to a student whoiscurrentlyenrolledinaleastonecourseinthecollege; has completed at least 12 units in residence in the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District; is not on academic probation; has submitted transcripts of all previous course work; has not earned college credit in more advanced subject matter; and, has not received a grade (�A,� �B,� �C,� �D,� �F,� �P,� �NP�) or equivalent in the course for which he or she is seeking credit by examination at this or any other educational institution. A student seeking credit by examination will receive a �CRE� (credit) if he or she satisfactorily passes the examination that has been developed for the course being challenged; no other grade will be recorded. Students who are unsuccessful in an attempt to challenge by examination will not receive a �NP� (No Pass) and no record of the attempt for credit by examination will appear on a student�s transcript. However, students may challenge a course only once. A student may challenge no more than 12 units (or four courses) under the Credit OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ACADEMIC POLICIES by Examination policy toward an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement. The amount of unit credit granted by examination to an individual shall not count towards the minimum 12 units requirement for residency. Credit by Examination may be granted in only one course in a sequence of courses, as determined by prerequisites, and may not be granted for a course which is prerequisite to the one in which the student is currently enrolled. Exceptions to this policy are permitted for each college in those occupational programs where curriculum makes this necessary. The exceptions are as follows: The 12-unit residency requirement is suspended, permitting students to petition for credit by examination prior to completion of that requirement; when the residency requirement has been met, the course(s) successfully challenged shall be added to the student�s record. Credit by examination may be granted for more than one course in a sequence of required courses, when approved by the administrator responsible for vocational programs. The petition for this purpose, �Petition for Credit by Examination,� is initiated in the Counseling Office. Approvedpetitions must beonfile withtheadministering instructor by Friday of the tenth week of the semester. The examination is to be administered prior to the last day of the final examination period. Credit by Examination (�CRE�) is assigned for work of such quality as to warrant a letter grade of �C� or better. Transcript entries shall distinguish credits obtained by examination from credits obtained as a result of regular course enrollment. The student�s academic record shall be clearly annotated to reflect that credit was earned by examination. Students should be aware that other colleges may not accept Credit by Examination for transfer purposes. Credit by Examination fee will be equal to the unit fee for the course in which credit is sought. Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission Probation, dismissal, and readmission policies and procedures are designed to assist students in making progress toward realistic academic, career, and personal goals. Students who choose to enroll should be encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to realize their full potential. Limitations regarding programs, courses, and unit loads are consistent with the philosophy of providing an opportunity to succeed. The entire statement of the policy adopted by the District Board of Trustees on Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission of Students appears in the Appendices section of this catalog. Cheating or Plagiarism Oxnard College takes academic honesty very seriously, since ethical behavior and integrity are vital components of ensuring mutual respect across campus. Instructors, accordingly, have the responsibility and authority for dealing with instances of cheating or plagiarism that may occur in their classes. Such activities could include stealing tests, using �cheat sheets,� copying off another�s test, or turning in someone else�s work as his/her own. Further, instructors have the responsibility to report instances of cheating to their Deans in that cheating in any form is a violation of the Oxnard College Student Code of Conduct and as such is subject to investigation, charges of misconduct, and disciplinary consequences. Dean�s List Special recognition is accorded students who achieve academic distinction. Full-time students who complete a program of 12 or more units with a 3.5 grade point average or higher during a semester, will be eligible for the Dean�s List provided that at least twelve of the 12 units were in graded courses. Students attending Oxnard College and concurrently enrolled at Moorpark and/or Ventura College may request that the units be combined for eligibility for the Dean�s List. Students attending more than one campus during any semester may choose one campus for placement on the Dean�s List. Academic Honors/Recognition Honors Recognition for Graduation Students who have met the degree requirements and maintain a high scholarship average are eligible for honors at graduation. There are three types of graduation honors: highest honors, high honors, and honors. Highest Honors Thehighest honorsdesignation is placed on the transcript and diploma of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 4.0. The highest honors graduatemusthavecompletedatleast30unitsofcoursework at Ventura County Community College District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades. All letter grades must be A. High Honors Thehighhonorsdesignationisplacedonthetranscriptand diploma of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.75. The high honors graduate must have completed at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community College District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades. Honors The honors designation is placed on the transcript and diploma of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5. The honors graduate must have completed at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community College District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades. Use of Listening or Recording Devices State law in California prohibits the use by anyone in a classroom of any electronic listening or recording device without prior consent of the instructor and school administration. Any student who has need to use electronic aids must secure the consent of the instructor. Students who need to use recording devices as an authorized disability accommodationmustreceiveverificationthroughEACat (805) 986-5830 and must provide this verification to the instructor prior to use. ACADEMIC POLICIES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Student Services Student Services Student Services at Oxnard College exists to provide support services to current and potential students for educational access and success. Student Development Theory has been adopted as the Student Service model at Oxnard College to guide students toward the development of self-reliance and self-directed characteristics and encourage the acquisition of skill sets needed for academic and career success. In support of this philosophic model, Student Services evaluates student academic readiness and provides recommendations for appropriate courses, programs of study and strengthens retention and persistence through personal growth courses, financial resources, student activities, continuous follow-up and Early Alert activities. The following descriptive list of Student Service areas outlines student programs and services available. College CalWORKs In California, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) was implemented and named California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids program (CalWORKs). As a result, resources have been made availabletoTANFrecipientsattendingcommunitycolleges. The Oxnard College CalWORKs program combines workforcepreparationeffortswithintensivestudentservices to assist TANF recipients to achieve their educational and career goals. These services include: .Academic and CalWORKs Counseling .Development of an Individualized Training Plan .Work-Study .Assistance with Job Placement .Internships .Assistance with County .Financial Aid Assistance .Dental service referrals .Tutoring referrals .Short-term courses .Orientation and assessment .Job readiness workshops For information and appointments, call (805) 986 5887. Oxnard CollegeCalWORKsofficeis locatedin the Community Student Services Center (CSSC) in Room 119. Career Center The Career Center has research materials with career decision-making. These include interest inventories, and personality type indicators. Campus and outside employment opportunity listings are maintained by the center,alongwithinformationonjob-relatedmatterssuch as labor outlook information, resume writing, job search skills, and job placement services for students. For more information, please call (805) 986-5838. Counseling Services The Counseling Department provides a comprehensive program of academic, career and personal counseling for the students of Oxnard College and is located upstairs in the Student Services & Administration building. The overall goal and purpose of the Counseling Department is to assist students, full and part time, in the process of determining their educational objective and developing a plan to achieve that goal. Numerous services are provided to achieve individual student educational goals including: academic, career, transfer, social and person counseling/ advising. Attention to the individual needs of each student is particularly vital in the community college, where the open door policy attracts students of widely-diversified backgrounds, interest, abilities and needs. The close cooperation of instructors and counselors is extremely importantinaidingstudentsinself-assessment,self-reliance and self-directed activities. Areas of services provided by the Counseling Center that support these needs are: Academic Information One of the primary responsibilities of Oxnard College counselors is to assist students in planning for a program of study which appropriately reflects their personal interests, potential, and motivation. The counselor�s function, however, is an advisory one. Ultimately, the responsibility for knowing program requirements and enrolling in proper courses rests with the student. Career/Life Planning Counselors can provide students with information about a variety of career clusters and vocational fields. By visiting the Job and Career Center, attending Personal Growth classes and meeting with counselors, students have the opportunity to explore relationships between career choice, decision-making procedures, and personal values. Ongoing participation in Personal Growth classes allows students the opportunity to gain insight into past and present performance while providing a supportive atmosphere for self-exploration. Personal Concerns Trained professionals are available for personal counseling.Throughaself-helpholisticapproach,counselors will help students explore immediate alternatives for crisis situations or assist in decision-making to provide for maximum student success while in attendance at Oxnard College. When further assistance is necessary, counselors can provide students with referral services for personal and social problems. Personal Counselors are available through the Health Office at (805) 986-5832. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 STUDENT SERVICES Educational Assistance Center (EAC) (Formerly DSP&S/Disabled Students) The EducationalAssistanceCenter (EAC) offers support services to enhance, integration and full participation of students with disabilities. The Educational Assistance Center works to meet both federal and state accessibility requirements required by law related to students with disabilities. The purpose of the Educational Assistance Center is to provide support services and accommodations to qualifiedstudentswithverifieddisabilities.EACpromotes the educational and vocational potential of students with mobility, visual, hearing, speech, learning, acquired brain injuries, psychological, developmental, and/or other disabilities. The office supports student success by offering the following services: early registration, tutoring referrals, note takers, interpreters for deaf students and computer classes designed to meet the needs of our students is available in our High Tech Center. Adaptive equipment includesscreenreaders,enlargedprint,speechsynthesizers, keyboard adaptations, optical character recognition and voice-activated computers. Classes are offered in basic reading,spelling,math,vocabularydevelopment,improving written language skills, and memory strategies. The Educational Assistance Center offers counseling to accommodate specific needs of our students including: academic advisement, personal counseling, career counseling,universitytransferassistanceandjobplacement through the Workability III Program. Policy and Procedures Utilizing academic adjustments and accommodations provided by the Educational Assistance Center (EAC) program & services is strictly voluntary and no student may be denied necessary accommodations because he/ she chooses not to use the EAC program. Students must provide professional documentation of their disability to their general college counselor or classroom instructor who shall arrange for the accommodation. Procedures: (Retained in the EAC, Health Office and the Dean of Student Services Office for reference.) Students with a disability who choose not to register with the EAC but require an academic adjustment or accommodation may request the needed service from a general counselor or an instructor. 1. Studentidentifieshim/herselftothegeneralcounselor or instructor as a student with a disability who does not want to be associated with the EAC. 2. Student requests the accommodation(s) needed. 3. Student must supply professionally generated written documentation of disability to contact person that should then be forwarded to the college health center. 4. Instructor or counselor may consult with the EAC Coordinator or special needs counselor for assistance or advice regarding accommodation(s) requested. 5. Iftheaccommodationrequiresfunding,pleasecontact the Dean of Student Services. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) EOPS was established in 1969 with the intent to encourage local community colleges to establish and implement programs directed at identifying low income and educationally disadvantaged students and increasing these numbers of students to be served by the colleges. At Oxnard College, the EOPS Program is designed to give EOPS eligible students the opportunity and assistance necessary to successfully complete their academic transfer and/or vocational program. EOPS supplements the regular educational programs and encourages students to participate in other college programs and to maximize usage of their services. EOPS support services assist students in overcoming the many obstacles that a new environment, new school or a new setting can present. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a cooperative effort under the umbrella of EOPS involvingtheStateEmploymentDevelopmentDepartment, State Department of Social Services, local county welfare departmentsandtheChancellor�sOffice of theCalifornia Community Colleges. It is a special outreach and support effort targeted specifically to welfare recipients. How can one qualify for the EOPS/CARE program and services? . Eligible for Board of Governor Fee Waiver: A or B . Full-time (12 units) . California resident . Less than 40 units of degree applicable credit . Educationally disadvantaged . To qualify for CARE, students must have a child under the age of fourteen (14) that is receiving cash aid and, have less than 70 units of degree-applicable credit. Programs Under the Umbrella of EOPS: . All CARE students are EOPS students. CARE is Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE). The program provides services to EOPS eligible, single heads of households, with one child under the age of 14 that is receiving cash aid. CalWORKs students that meet CARE criteria may also be eligible for services. . Teen Parent is funded with a special grant with the City of Oxnard. It is a collaborative effort that provides specialized services for teen parent students that are residents of La Colonia, Pleasant Valley Village, Squires, and other City of Oxnard Public Housing Developments. EOPS/CARE Services provided: Counseling . Academic/Personal counseling: Individual or Group . Vocational decision making/Career Guidance . CalWORKs Information . Educational Plan development . Transfer/Transitional services . Time Management . Assistance with the financial aid process STUDENT SERVICES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Financial Assistance* in the form of EOPS and/or CAREgrantsareofferedtoeligiblestudentswithfinancial need as determined by Title V guidelines. Workshops are offered that facilitate student progress and academic achievement. Special emphasis is placed on career guidance and academic success. Pre-registration is offeredeach semesterpriortoregular registration. This enables the EOPS student to register early, and secure needed classes before campus-wide enrollment. Book Service* is provided to EOPS eligible students and this assists with the cost of books. Tutoring, Peer Advisement, College Success Class: EOPS-PGR100A, EOPS/CARE Orientationsand Survival Kits are additional services provided to assist students in achieving their educational goals. CARE provides additional services*: gas cards, books, ASG cards and meal coupons. *Does not cover the full cost of books. Grants, books and any monetary service are dependent on available funds. Students must be in good standing status to receive funds. For information and appointments, call (805) 986-5827. EOPS/CARE office is located in the Community Student Services Center (CSSC) in room 124-125. Financial Aid Oxnard College is committed to providing financial assistance to qualified students who cannot afford to pay their educational expenses without help. Financial aid at Oxnard College provides more than 43% of our students with some form of financial assistance. Oxnard College participates in a variety of Federal and Statefinancialaidprogramsdesignedtoassistundergraduate students in meeting college costs. Grants are funds that do not have to be repaid and are usually based on need. Students must meet Federal/State eligibility criteria to qualify. Federal Pell Grant: The Pell Grant program is an entitlementprogramthatisbasedonfinancialeligibility and enrollment. Grants range from $200 -$4,310 per academic year. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): FSEOG is a grant available to students who qualify for a Pell Grant. FSEOG is a campus-based program (limited funds). Awards are contingent on availability of funds and awarded to students with the greatest financial need. Grants range from $100 -$800 per academic year. Federal Work Study (FWS): FWS is a self-help program that provides part-time employment (generally on campus) to undergraduate and graduate students. FWS is a campus-based program. Awards are based on need and contingent on availability of funds. Grants range from $500 -$4,000 per academic year. State Cal Grants: California State grant programs for undergraduate students. The recent expansion of the Cal Grant Program now includes Cal Grant A and B Entitlement, Cal Grant A and B Competitive, California Community College Transfer Entitlement, Cal Grant C, and Cal Grant T. Students must be a California resident attending an eligibleeducational institution inCalifornia. Grants range from $150 -$1551 per academic year. New Cal Grant Programs Beginning with the 2000-2001 graduating class, every high school senior who meets the academic requirements (3.0GPAforCalGrantA;2.0GPAforCalGrantB),falls within established income and asset ceilings, and applies on time will receive a Cal Grant A or B Entitlement award. Every community college student who meets the admissions requirements for California State University, is under 24 years old, meets other program requirements and applies on time will receive a California Community College Transfer Entitlement award. Cal Grant T is only for students planning to attend a teaching credential program and includes a teaching service requirement. Cal Grant A: Cal Grant A awards help middle and low-income students with tuition and fees at a four-year college. Students that receive a Cal Grant A but choose to attend a community college first can reserve their award for up to two years until they transfer. Cal Grant B: Cal Grant B provides a living allowance (and sometimes tuition/fee assistance) for very low- income students. Awards at the community college are limited to assisting with living expenses, books, supplies, and transportation. Cal Grant C: Cal Grant C is awarded to students enrolled in career education programs (Certificate of Achievements/ASDegrees)andhavenoplanstotransfer. The award is to cover books, tools and equipment. Cal Grant T: Cal Grant T awards cover one year of tuition and fees for a program of professional teacher preparation. Recipients must teach at a low-performing school for one year for each $2,000 in grant money they receive for up to four years. Community College Transfer Entitlement Grant: Every community college student who meets the admissions requirements for an accredited four-year institution, is under 24 years old and meets other program requirements will receive a Cal Grant A or B to attend a four-year college. This became active in the academic year of 2002-2003. Federal Regulations on Withdrawal Federal regulations require that students stay enrolled or face a repayment of financial aid received. Studentswhowithdrawfromallclassespriortocompleting more than 60% of the semester will have their financial aid recalculated based on the percentage of the semester completed, and will be required to repay any unearned financial aid they received. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 STUDENT SERVICES Scholarships The current Oxnard College Scholarship Program consists of scholarships which are funded through private donors, communityorganizations,andnationalfoundations. Eligibility is generally based upon the applicant�s ability to meet scholastic and other criteria set by award donors; however, financial need may be evaluated for consideration. Contact Oxnard College Foundation for specific scholarships information at (805) 986-5889. Library/Learning Resources Center This complex houses the College Library, Learning Center, Academic Skills Lab & Open Access Lab, Media Center, Math Center, Tutorial Center & Writing Center. These services are located in the northern wing of the LRC Building on the first floor and mezzanine level. Library http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/services_for_ students/library/index.shtml The Oxnard College Library supports the curriculum by providing a collection of 37,000 books, 13 electronic books, 70 hard-copy periodicals and database services to meet the diverse information needs of students, faculty, staff, and the community. Off-site access to our electronic collection is available to currently registered students, faculty, and staff. To access the databases from home: 1. Point Browser to http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/ services_for_students/library/index.shtml 2. Click on �Online Databases� (from Library only). 3. Click on �Oxnard College Library Remote Access Login� (instructions for off-site access). 4. Enter your social security number or student I.D. number and PIN as directed (instructions for off-site access). 5. Select database from �Oxnard College Library Online Resources� list. The staff reserves the right to set priority for academic research. The Learning Center located on the library mezzanine provides an Open Access Computer Laboratory. Inquire at the Circulation Desk for lending policies, library cards, reserve books, and questions of a general nature. The loan period for circulating materials is three weeks. Reserve materials may be requested by course number at the Circulation Desk. Inquire at the Reference Desk for book information, reference questions, assistance with class assignments or placing interlibrary loans. Other services available in the library are library tours and orientations.Printingandcopyingservicesarealsoavailable. Professional librarians and staff are on duty both day and evening to assist you. Students are encouraged to make optimum use of the Library and its resources. You may direct questions to the Library staff, by calling (805) 986-5819 for Circulation Desk or (805) 986-5820 for Reference Desk. Learning Center The Learning Center at Oxnard College is located on the mezzanine level of the Library and Learning Resources Building (LRC). Through a variety of programmed learning materials, coveringmanydisciplines,the Learning Center provides a broad range of services to supplement classroom instruction across the curriculum and encourage individualized independent study. A variety of services are available for students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Credit individualized instructional modules are available in reading (for speed and comprehension), writing, spelling, vocabulary, note-taking, study skills, essay and objective test taking, grammar and punctuation brush-up and research paper writing. Courses offer students the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Multi-media and self-instructionalmaterials are also available tosupplement classroom instruction or for independent study. Instructors are scheduled to assist students in skill areas and other disciplines throughout the day and evening. Tele-course video series are available for student viewing. Computers are available for MyVCCCD access, word processing, accessing online assignments and/or online academic research. Printing is available for 10 cents per page. Print Cards are available for purchase in the back of the Library (next to the copy machine) for 50 cents (you must place $1.00 in the machine) and you will receive 50 cents of credit toward printing. Students recharge their cards as necessary. Orientations and/or tours are provided and encouraged byappointment.Make-up test-takingservices areavailable. Call the Learning Center for operational hours during the semester, for further assistance or if you have questions. The LC @ OC has a staff eager to provide your academic resource needs. You may direct questions to the Learning Center staff, by calling (805) 986-5800 ext. 1974 or (805) 986-5839. Tutorial Services The Oxnard College Tutorial Center, located on the mezzanine level of the college Library in the Learning Resources Building, provides free tutoring services to all enrolled students who want to strengthen their academic ability and skills. Tutoring is offered by college students on a drop-in basis through one of the two main centers: the Writing Skills Center to assist with writing/research projects across the curriculum at any stage of the writing process, and the Math Skills Center to assist in science courses, and from basic math to Calculus. Tutors have outstanding academic records and are selected on the basis on their performance in the subject they tutor, communications skills, and their ability to relate to other students in a positive supportive manner. STUDENT SERVICES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 The mission of the Oxnard College Tutorial Center is to assist students to become independent learners through the use of study skills and strategies that will help them succeed in classes across the curriculum. These services provided by the Tutorial Center are not intended to take the place of direct instruction given by the instructors, but are designed to enhance studying and learning habits for students. StopbytheTutorialCenterorcallusformoreinformation at (805) 986-5846. Our friendly staff will be glad to assist you. Student Health Center The required Health Fee entitles you to ALL health programs at the Student Health Center. It also provides accident insurance coverage for an enrolled student. General Health Services: .Immunizations -Tetanus*, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, *Hepatitis A & *Hepatitis B .TB Tests* .Emergency care for cuts, burns, etc. .Tests: Pregnancy*, Cholesterol*, Diabetes*, etc. .Blood Pressure, vision, and hearing screening Specialty Services: . MD services available by appointment . Women�s Health (family planning, STD treatment, etc.) .PersonalCounseling.Anappointmentcanbearranged for students who have personal concerns which are interfering with achieving academic goals The schedule for professional care varies each semester andincludessomeeveninghours.PleaseconsulttheStudent Health Center brochure for designated times. For prompt attention an appointment is suggested. *Additional fee required. Student Organizations and Activities The Associated Students The ASOC (Associated Students of Oxnard College) was established in 1975 when the college opened. This association carries major responsibility for student government, campus clubs, and organizations. The aims of the association are in close harmony with the objectives of the college, including opportunities for personal development, group cooperation, leadership development and enrichment of college life. Holding an Associated Student Government (ASG) office is an important, demanding and rewarding job. Electionsareheldinthespring.Termsofofficeareforthe fullacademicyear. Torun foroffice,a studentmayobtain the required candidate�s form from the ASOC President. To be eligible for an office, a student must be carrying a 2.0 GPA or better and maintain this average while in office. A minimum of five units is required to run for all other offices, while aminimum of 12units is required torun for president and vice president. All students are eligible and encouraged to vote in these elections. All students are encouraged to participate in activities of their choosing, such as student government, music, athletics, and club activities. Student Activities Activities provided include student government, campus clubs and organizations, club fairs, leadership and personal growth workshops, and entertainment. Newandcontinuingstudentsareencouragedtoparticipate in one or more of the activities. Existing clubs are always looking for new ideas to increase their membership. An additional service provided is a housing information exchange with cards posted with information provided by individuals looking for and providing housing. Athletics The Oxnard College Condors participate in nine Men�s and Women�s Intercollegiate Athletic programs competing in the 15-member Western State Conference. The Men�s Athletic Program offers competition in baseball,basketball,cross-countryandsoccer.TheWomen�s Athletic Program includes competition in basketball, cross- country, soccer, softball and volleyball. To be eligible for competition, the student-athlete must be continuously and actively enrolled in a minimum of 12 units during the season of competition and maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Of the 12 credit units, at least nine shall be attempted in courses counting toward the associatedegree,remediation,transfer,and/orcertification as defined by the College Catalog and are consistent with the student athlete�s educational plan. All student-athletes who wish to participate in Intercollegiate Athletics, visit the college website at www. oxnardcollege.edu and click on �Athletics� for more information about each program or call the Athletics Department at (805) 986-5825. Outreach and Recruitment TheOutreachandRecruitmentofficehighlightsthevalue of Oxnard College and facilitates the enrollment of new and continuing students from our local high schools and the community. Outreach and Recruitment is committed to recruiting a diverse student population through college fairs, campus visits, presentations to local high schools and community organizations. The goal is to enhance collaboration with the community to increase enrollment at Oxnard College. A major focus for the 2010-11 year is to increase services provided to local middle schools, high schools and the community. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 STUDENT SERVICES Student Information Center The Student Information Center, located in the foyer of the Student Services and Administration Building, provides general information to new, potential and continuing students as well as the community regarding general College information, programs and services available at Oxnard College. Student Ambassadors help staff the Student Information Center and are available to help students process admissions applications, register, add/ drop classes, apply for financial aid, review their grades and transcripts, change PIN numbers, and update their student record online. The Student Information Center provides campus tours for new students as well as middle and high-school students. Transfer Center The Transfer Center offers activities, resources, and support services designed to facilitate the smooth transition of Oxnard College students to the four-year college or university of their choice. The Transfer Center is located in the Student Services & Administration building on the second floor. Services provided by the Transfer Center include the following: .One-on-one Transfer counseling and planning appointments .CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC Certification .Group Transfer planning workshops .Scheduled visits by university admission and recruitment counselors .CSU and UC application workshops .Field trips to university campuses .Library of college catalogs, transfer guides, articulation information and agreements, applications to four year colleges and universities, and related transfer information .University Transfer Day Veterans� Services The Veterans� Readjustment Act of 1966 (PL 89-358) provides educational assistance for veterans who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days. The monthly basic educational assistance allowance for training may be paid on a full-time (12 units), three quarter-time (9 units), or half-time (6 units) basis. Veterans may also qualify for financial aid. AllveteransreceivingVeteran�sEducationalBenefitsare required to (1) have submitted to theAdmissions &Records Office official academic transcripts from each college previously attended, and (2) complete a Veteran�s Service Form (VSF) with a college counselor. Courses will NOT be certified for VA benefits until this is completed. Only courses which meet requirements for the major anddegreeobjectiveindicatedontheVSFwillbecertified for payment. If the educational objective is changed, the student must complete a new VSF. Veterans must request enrollment certification each semester if they want to continue to receive benefits. In addition to the academic probation and dismissal standards applicable to all students, the Veterans� Administration requires that standards of progress be adopted for Certification of Educational Benefits. The Admissions & Records Office will notify the VA that satisfactory progress is not being made and will not certify educational benefits eligibility if the veteran has been dismissed due to academic or progress probation regulations. There are procedures where credit may be gained through cooperating institutions that can be accepted by the college for other military experiences. Under existing Veterans� Administration regulations, a student repeating a course is not eligible for veterans� benefits in most cases. Veterans should, therefore, check with the Veterans� Assistant in the Admissions & Records Office before repeating a course. AB272: Registration priority is granted to any member or former member of the Armed Forces of the U.S. for any academic term attended within two years of leaving active duty. STUDENT SERVICES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Informaci�n General Historia del Colegio Hist�ricamente las comunidades de Oxnard, Camarillo y Port Hueneme, as� como la mesa directiva y el Distrito de la Administraci�n de Colegios Comunitarios del Condado de Ventura, (VCCCD) hab�an reconocido la necesidad de crear un Colegio comunitario en la planicie de Oxnard, desde la fundaci�n del distrito en 1962. De acuerdo con el entendimiento establecido en esos primeros a�os, en 1968 se adquirieron 118 acres. En 1969, se ofrecieron las primerasclasesbajoelconceptodeCentrodeOxnard,enlaescuela Ramona en Oxnard. En el oto�o de 1973, el programa del Centro de Oxnard se extendi� con la apertura del Centro Educativo de Oxnard, ubicado entre la calle9a. y�B�deOxnard,bajoladirecci�ndelColegiodeVentura. En el mes de febrero de 1974, el centro de Camarillo fue abierto bajo los auspicios del Colegio de Moorpark. El Plan Maestro de Educaci�n A�o 2000 d.c. con el fuerte apoyo del �rea de Oxnard/Port Hueneme, en la primavera de 1974 se enfoc� laatenci�nenlanecesidaddeuntercerColegio.Oficialmentelamesa directiva vot�, el 26 de marzo de 1974, en favor de la construcci�n del Colegio de Oxnard. El Colegio oficialmente abri� sus puertas en junio de 1975 para la primera sesi�n de verano, utilizando los centros de Oxnard y Camarillo, los cuales fueron iniciados por los otros dos Colegios del distrito. Otras clases fueron a�adidas despu�s en varios sitios en la ciudad. Para el oto�o de 1975, el Colegio de Oxnard ten�a m�s de 4,400 estudiantes inscritos, y m�s tarde en el semestre de la primavera, el n�mero era todav�a mayor. Con toda seguridad, �sta fue la mayor inscripci�n de estudiantes para un primer a�o de clases del que se tenga conocimiento en los Colegios de la comunidad de California. Eneloto�ode1979,losprimerosdosedificiospermanentesfueron utilizados: el edificio de Artes Liberales que contiene 20 salas de clases,laboratoriosdecienciaynegocios,oficinasparaelprofesorado, y un Centro de Recursos de Aprendizaje y Bibliotecario en el que seubicanlaBibliotecadel Colegio,elCentrodeAprendizaje,salas de clases y oficinas administrativas y de servicio para estudiantes. El edificio m�s recientemente construido, el de Educaci�n Ocupacional, alberga el centro de procesamiento de informaci�n, los programas de refrigeraci�n y aire acondicionado, artes culinarias, electr�nica, y programas de tecnolog�a de ingenier�a. A principios de 1992, se abri� la nueva guarder�a infantil, y el nuevo edificio de educaci�n f�sica con canchas de baloncesto, racquetball, regaderas y vestidores, un sal�n de danza y gimnasio de pesasseabri�oficialmenteeneloto�ode1994.Laconstrucci�ndel edif�cio para los departamentos de idiomas, matem�ticas y ciencias se complet� en 1997 para estrenarse durante el oto�o de 1997. Un Centro Comunitario y Servicios para Estudiantes fue terminado en la primavera del 2003. Otros edificios en el Colegio incluyen dos salones de clases m�viles, un sal�n vocacional, un centro de actividades estudiantiles, un centro de servicios para estudiantes y una cafeter�a. ElDistritodelColegioComunitariodelCondadodeVenturafirm� un convenio en 1999 con el Condado de Ventura para mantener un Centro de Empleos y Entrenamiento en el Campus. El Centro provee a los residentes del Condado con el entrenamineto para carreras y los serviciossocialesnecesariosparaobtenersusobjetivosprofesionales. En el Centro se encuentran tambi�n el Centro de Desarrollo Econ�mico delColegiodeOxnard.LasOficinasdelCondado,as�comoelCentro deDesarrolloEcon�mico,EOPS,lasoficinasdeServiciosEstudiantiles se mudaron al edificio Comunitario y de Servicios Estudiantiles en el oto�o del 2003. Varios nuevos edificios y proyectos de renovaci�n significativos ser�n terminados en los pr�ximos 10 a�os, debido a la aprobaci�n de la Medida S, y a un bono de $356 millones designados para proyectos de construcci�n en todo el Distrito. En el Colegio de Oxnard, estos nuevos proyectos incluyen una instalaci�n de Auditorio/Teatro, una nueva instalaci�n de Biblioteca, un centro de Servicios Estudiantiles con librer�a, servicio de cafeter�a y una Bodega. En la propiedad del Distrito, en el Aeropuerto de Camarillo, ser�n construidos para el uso del Colegio de Oxnard, un Centro de Alta Tecnolog�a y Tecnolog�a de Incendios. Los proyectos de renovaci�n principales en el campus incluir�n el Centro de Recursos de Aprendizaje, expansi�n del Centro de Desarrollo Infantil, y la renovaci�n y expansi�n de las instalaciones atl�ticas para incluir un estadio de pista y campo y un campo de softball. El Centro de Oxnard contin�a con su compromiso de desarrollar un programa educacional comprensivo, como tambi�n mantener un ambiente comprensivo para los estudiantes del �rea de servicio. La meta de completar las instalaciones del campus ha sido posible gracias a la voluntad de los residentes del Condado de Ventura en apoyar con su voto los proyectos en el bono. Declaraci�n de Misi�n, Visi�n y Metas La Misi�n del Colegio de Oxnard El Colegio de Oxnard promueve una did�ctica y un aprendizaje que cumplen las necesidades de la diversa poblaci�n estudiantil. Como instituci�n comprensiva multicultural, el Colegio de Oxnard se dedica a facultar e inspirar a sus estudiantes a tener �xito en sus metas y aspiraciones personales y educativas. Como recurso comunitario �nico y accesible, nuestra misi�n es proporcionar y promover el aprendizaje estudiantil: . Educaci�n de transferencia, ocupacional y general, adquisici�n desegundoidioma,ydesarrolloendestrezasb�sicasdeestudio; . Servicios y programas estudiantiles; . Asociaciones educativos y desarrollo econ�mico; y . Oportunidades de aprendizaje perpetuo. El Colegio de Oxnard pretende dirigir a su comunidad para lograr su mayor potencial. La Misi�n de los Colegios Comunitarios de California Note que nuestra misi�n aunque es �nica del Colegio de Oxnard tambi�nnosllevaacumplirconlamisi�nqueelEstadohafijadopara todos los Colegios comunitarios de California, la cual requiere ofrecer una variedad de programas y servicios en las �reas siguientes: Educaci�n de Transferencia Cursos equiparables a los de los primeros dos a�os universitarios para estudiantes con metas de recibir un t�tulo de asociado y/o transferirse a un Colegio de cuatro a�os o universidad. Educaci�n Vocacional Educaci�n y entrenamiento especializado vocacional y t�cnico en selectos campos ocupacionales que preparan al estudiante a iniciarse, avanzar, re-entrenarse, certificarse o recibir un t�tulo de asociado que facilite el empleo. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL Educaci�n General Cursos dise�ados para contribuir a programas de t�tulo asociado; ampliarconocimientosyperspectivas;desarrollarelpensamiento cr�tico y las habilidades comunicativas; aumentar conocimientos culturales;motivarunaactitudpositivadeaprendizaje;yequiparal estudianteparaparticiparenunmundocomplejoeinterdependiente. Educaci�n en Habilidades B�sicas: Cursos en matem�ticas, lectura, escritura, y comunicaci�n oral para el estudiante con escasa preparaci�n, como tambi�n, otros programas dise�ados para capacitaralestudianteconnecesidadesespecialesenelaprendizaje a lograr sus metas educativas. Servicios de Apoyo Servicios extensos que ayudan al estudiante a lograr sus metas educativas por medio de valoraci�n de destrezas y habilidades, consejer�ayasesoramiento,preceptor�aacad�mica,ayudafinanciera, ubicaci�n de empleo, servicio de salud, actividades estudiantiles, gobierno estudiantil, guarder�a y programas de desarrollo personal. Educaci�n Comunitaria Clases apoyadas por el Estado que no otorgan cr�dito y ofrecidas a horarios convenientes, como tambi�n programas apoyados por cuotas estudiantiles que son educativos, culturales, recreativos, y ocupacionales, que enriquecen la vida de los residentes locales y proporcionan oportunidades de aprendizaje perpetuo. Desarrollo Econ�mico Programas y servicios, incluso entrenamiento contractual, dise�ado para cumplir con las necesidades espec�ficas del negocio y la industria para desarrollar una fuerza laboral entrenada que pueda reforzar la vitalidad econ�mica de la comunidad. La Visi�n del Colegio de Oxnard La comunidad colaborativa de aprendizaje del Colegio de Oxnard: . Se apoyar� en los conocimientos acad�micos, extensos y actuales de todos los campos de instrucci�n y servicio; . Proporcionar� instrucci�n inovativa, apropiada y efectiva para el �xito del estudiante; . Facilitar� y proporcionar� a los estudiantes sevicios que permitan su �xito educativo; . Motivar�alestudianteadisfrutardelaprendizajeindependiente y perpetuo; . Asegurar� acceso de los estudiantes y del personal a la tecnolog�a y desarrollar� habilidad en toda forma de comunicaci�n, recuperaci�n de informaci�n, pensamiento cr�tico y an�lisis aplicado; . Demostrar� y acoger� el respeto hacia la variedad de necesidades educativas y aportaciones culturales; . Ampliar� las conecciones entre nuestros estudiantes y el mundo, promoviendo cualidades de liderazgo, su comprensi�n de la interdependencia global, su apreciaci�n por la gran diversidad de culturas humanas, y sus competencias interculturales; . Establecer�beneficiosasrelacionesmutuasconlaindustriayla comunidad a las que ofrece sus servicios; . Proporcionar� liderazgo y recursos para el desarrollo econ�mico y para mejorar la calidad de vida dentro de la regi�n; . Desafiaralosestudiantesyatodoelpersonalacomprometerse a ser servicial con su comunidad y su pr�jimo; . Promover� una cultura comunitaria de amabilidad, respeto e integridad; . Asegurar� suficientes recursos � material, financiera u otra indole � para facilitar el logro de todo lo mencionado. Valores fundamentales del Colegio de Oxnard Nosotros, los miembros del Colegio de Oxnard, nos inspiramos y nos proponemos a ejemplificar, por medio de nuestras acciones colaborativas, los siguientes valores fundamentales: Diversidad y Comunalidad Valoramos a otros y a nosotros mismos como individuos �nicos y acogemos las comunalidades y las diferencias que nos fomentan a ser lo mejor posible. Excelencia Valoramos la visi�n, la creatividad, los retos y la inovaci�n para lograr y sostener la excelencia. Integridad y Civilidad Valoramos la integridad, honestidad y congruencia en acci�n y palabra demostrando amabilidad y respeto en todas nuestras interacciones. Aprendizaje Valoramos el aprendizaje a trav�s de toda la vida, para adquirir conocimientos y el desarrollo personal. Decisiones Mutuas Valoramos las decisiones mutuas (gobierno compartido) como el proceso que nos proporciona a cada uno la oportunidad de construir consenso. Metas Estrat�gicas del Colegio de Oxnard 1. Desarrollar y fortalecer una imagen colegial positiva en nuestra comunidad. 2. Obteneradicionalesrecursosfinancierosyhumanosparafortalecer a la instituci�n. 3. Proporcionar las instalaciones, tecnolog�a, y otros recursos de aprendizaje necesarios para cumplir con las necesidades educativas y culturales de nuestra comunidad en desarrollo. 4. Enriquecer el bienestar econ�mico, cultural y social de individuos y familias en nuestra comunidad. 5. Utilizar la investigaci�n e inspecci�n de programas para evaluar la calidad de los programas y guiar el desarrollo institucional. 6. Llev�r al maximo el �xito estudiantil. Filosof�a del Colegio Sabios no los puedo llamar; porque ese t�tulo s�lo le pertenece a Dios. Amantes de la sabidur�a o fil�sofos ser�a un t�tulo m�s apropiado y modesto �S�crates. El Colegio de Oxnard sigue la filosof�a de proveer programas educacionales que desarrollen habilidades individuales, fortalezcan las relaciones humanas, realcen la vida de la comunidad y aumenten la conciencia global. Reconocemos que el proceso de educaci�n es un proceso de exploraci�n que depende de una responsabilidad mutua. El Colegio planea programas que reflejen el cambio en las necesidades locales, nacionales, e internacionales. Profesionistas dedicados crean un ambiente que estimula la curiosidad intelectual, fomenta el aprendizaje y desarrolla el conocimiento de la sociedad ycomopuedeelindividuoinfluirensusfunciones. Losestudiantes desarrollan auto-comprensi�n, persiguen objetivos educacionales y fundamentalmente asumen responsabilidad de su propio progreso. El Colegio de Oxnard aprecia la diversidad y el entendimiento cultural en todos los niveles del Colegio. Las actividades culturales y est�ticas de hoy d�a son relevantes a nuestra sociedad y deben ser promovidas.ElColegioseesfuerzaenproveeroportunidadeseducativas para que todo adulto, sin importar su sexo, edad, raza, impedimento f�sico, etnicidad, estrato socio/econ�mico, cultural, o educativo, tenga acceso a una educaci�n que satisfaga sus aspiraciones. INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 El Colegio de Oxnard intenta mirar al pasado para entender el presente y luego forjar un pr�spero futuro. Igualmente, se empe�a en mantener un esp�ritu innovador y responder a las exigencias de la comunidad; as� como tambi�n, a las necesidades de la sociedad en general. Naturaleza del Colegio El Colegio de Oxnard es una instituci�n p�blica localmente administrada, que ofrece dos a�os de cursos a nivel de Colegio/ universidad. Forma parte del sistema estatal de educaci�n superior de California. Como tal, opera bajo los lineamientos de la Mesa Directiva de Consejales de la Comunidad de Colegios del Condado de Ventura y la legislatura estatal. El Colegio funciona para servir a los miembros de la comunidad, quienes se han graduado de estudios secundarios o son mayores de 18 a�os de edad y capaces de asimilar la instrucci�n. Acreditaci�n ElColegiodeOxnardest�acreditadoporlaComisi�ndeAcreditaci�n de los Colegios Comunitarios de la Asociaci�n Occidental de Escuelas y Colegios, una instituci�n reconocida por la Comisi�n de Reconocimiento de Acreditaci�n Postsecundaria del Departamento de Educaci�n de los Estados Unidos. Servicios Comunitarios El Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios es una funci�n del Colegio de Oxnard que le proporciona a la comunidad cursos �nicos, educativos, recreativos y de desarrollo personal, incluso clases de Escuela de Tr�fico en ingl�s y espa�ol. Adicionalmente, autorizada por el Decreto del Centro C�vico, la OficinaprogramaycoordinaelusodeinstalacionesdelColegiopara diferentes individuos y organizaciones para hospedar conferencias, talleresyotroseventos. Parainformaci�nacercadecualquierprograma o funci�n de los Servicios Comunitarios, llame al (805) 986-5822. Meta del Razonamiento Anal�tico El Colegio de Oxnard ofrece en sus aulas un ambiente abierto a las ideas,enformaindependienteyanal�tica. Lasclasesest�nestructuradas paraenfatizarlosfundamentosdelaprendizajedeunamaneraprofunda. Se espera que los estudiantes asuman la responsabilidad por su propioaprendizaje. Estosignificaquelosestudiantesaprender�nel arte de estudiar autodid�cticamente y desarrollar�n un firme h�bito intelectualcomoloson: claridad,precisi�nyagudezadepensamiento; razonamientojustoyconclusivoderivadodehechosyprincipios,en lugar de prejuicios, distorsi�n o falasia. Loscursosayudanalosestudiantesadesarrollaryaplicarhabilidades delpensamientocr�ticoalasvarias�reasdeaprendizajeenelColegio y a transferir estas habilidades a los problemas en las varias disciplinas estudiadas y a los problemas complejos en sus vidas. Se promueve el pensamiento anal�tico para que los estudiantes practiquen lo dicho por Robert Ennis: �el pensamiento razonable y reflexivo que est� enfocado en decidir que creer o hacer.� Membres�a El Colegio de Oxnard es miembro de la Asociaci�n Americana de los Colegios de la Comunidad y Colegios de dos a�os, la Liga de Colegios de la Comunidad en California, y la Conferencia Occidental del Estado. El Derecho de Saber del Estudiante De acuerdo con el acto federal el Derecho de Saber del Estudiante(SRTK)yelactodeSeguridaddelCampo(LeyP�blica 101-542) es la pol�tica del Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios del Condado de Ventura y el Colegio de Oxnard hacer disponible sus promedios de terminaci�n y de transferencia para todos los estudiantes actuales y futuros. Comenzando en el oto�o de 2004, una cohorte (grupo) de estudiantes de tiempo completo que por primera vez buscaban un certificado,diplomaotransferenciafueestudiadoporunperiodo de tres a�os. Los promedios de la terminaci�n y de transferencia no representan los �ndices del �xito de la poblaci�n estudiantil entera del Colegio de Oxnard, ni explican los resultados de estudiantes despu�s de este per�odo de tres a�os. El promedio de terminaci�n es el porcentaje de estudiantes en el grupo que terminaron un certificado o diploma o se prepararon para transferencia (terminando 60 unidades o m�s con un promedio de 2.0 o mejor). De acuerdo con la cohorte definida arriba, el 22.4% logr� un certificado o diploma o se prepararon para transferencia durante el periodo de tres a�os a partir del oto�o de 2005. El n�mero de transferencia eselporcentajedelosestudiantes en el grupoquese han identificado como siendo transferidos a otra instituci�n post-secundaria antes de lograr un certificado, un diploma, o preparados para transferencia. De acuerdo con la cohorte definida arriba, el 11.36% se transfirieron a otra instituci�n post-secundaria durante este periodo de tres a�os. Un estudiante no puede ser contado en m�s de una categor�a. Por lo tanto, cuentan a esos estudiantes que terminaron y se han transferido a una instituci�n de cuatro a�os solamente una vez. Caracter�sticas Estudiantiles Matriculaci�n de Oto�o 2009: Tiempo completo ...................................................... 70.5% Parte del tiempo........................................................ 29.5% TOTAL....................................................................... 8,350 G�nero: Femenino................................................................... 56.1% Masculino.................................................................. 42.8% Edad: 19 o menos................................................................ 25.4% 20-24 ......................................................................... 34.0% 25-29 ......................................................................... 13.8% 30-34 ........................................................................... 7.5% 35-39 ........................................................................... 5.8% 40-49 ........................................................................... 8.6% 50 o m�s...................................................................... 4.8% Etnicidad: Afro-Americano/Negro ............................................... 3.7% Asi�tico/Filipino/ Islas Pac�ficas................................. 7.9% Hispano ..................................................................... 64.2% Indio Americano ......................................................... 0.7% Blanco ....................................................................... 17.9% Otro y Desconocido .................................................... 5.7% 2009-2010 Ayuda Financiera: Total de ayuda financiera distribuida................ $6,426,276 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL Informaci�n para Admisi�n Elegibilidad El ColegiodeOxnardadmite apersonas graduadas dela Preparatoria (HighSchool),quehayanobtenidoelcertificadodecumplimientooel certificadoequivalentedeestudiosGED,oapersonasmayoresde18 a�osycapacesdebeneficiarsedelainstrucci�nofrecidaenelColegio. Los estudiantes que ingresan a cualquier Colegio comunitario p�blico de California est�n sujetos a los requisitos de residencia designados por el Estado de California. Un estudiante es elegible para asistir al Colegio de Oxnard si ha sido residente legal por un a�o y 24 horas antes del primer d�a de clases del semestre en turno. Los estudiantes cuya residencia legal sea en otro estadoo pa�sextranjero pueden seradmitidos bajo condiciones estipuladas por la Mesa Gubernamental y a base de pago por cuota de colegiatura. El derecho del estudiante a asistir a cualquier Colegio comunitario en este distrito est� condicionado por ciertos requisitos de admisi�n y residencia estipulados por ley. Los estudiantes descalificados de otrasinstitucionesdebenpedirpermisoparainscribirseenlaOficina de Admisi�n y Registros. M�s informaci�n puede ser obtenida en la secci�ndeRequisitosdeResidencia,opuedeobtenersedelaOficina de Admisi�n y Registros. Procedimiento para la Admisi�n Solicitud para Admisi�n Inscr�base por la Red a www.oxnardcollege.edu/apply o Puede obtener una solicitud para admisi�n comunic�ndose a: Oxnard College Admissions & Records Office 4000 South Rose Avenue Oxnard, California 93033-6699 (805) 986-5810 La solicitud debe completarse cuanto antes y devolverse a la Oficina de Admisi�n y Registros. N�mero de Seguro Social N�merosdeidentificaci�nestudiantilseasignanparasubstituiral n�merodesegurosocialcomoformadeidentificaci�n. Sun�merode identificaci�nasignadoaparecer�laprimeravezqueUd.proporcione su n�mero de seguro social en MyVCCCD para inscribirse por la Red. Tambi�n aparecer� en la correspondencia del Colegio y en las listas de asistencia y de calificaciones de los profesores de las clases en que se inscriba. Su n�mero de seguro social a�n ser� colectado para prop�sitos de reportes estad�sticos, ayuda financiera, y el Reporte de Cr�dito de Impuestos de la Beca Esperanza, y aparecer� en sus expedientes oficiales. Aunque a�n pueda accesar sus archivos utilizando su n�mero de seguro social, el uso de un n�mero de identificaci�n estudiantil le proporcionar� mayor seguridad y confidencialidad. Requisitos de expedientes acad�micos Losrequisitosparacopiasoficialesdeexpedientesdelapreparatoria, y/o Colegio o universidad son los siguientes: 1. A todo estudiante de nuevo ingreso se le requiere pedir que se env�en sus expedientes si ha asistido a la preparatoria durante los �ltimos tres a�os. 2. Atodoveteranoyestudiantedeayudafinancieraselerequiere enviarexpedientesoficiales detodocursocompletadoenotros Colegios o universidades. 3. A todo estudiante que se inscriba en cualquier curso de matem�ticas se le requiere enviar expedientes de todos los cursos de matem�ticas completados en la preparatoria u otro Colegio o universidad durante los �ltimos tres a�os. 4. A todo solicitante al Grado Asociado y/o certificados de logramiento se le requiere enviar expedientes de todos los cursos completados en otros Colegios o universidades. 5. Losprogramasespecialesconrequisitosespecialesdeadmisi�nle requieren al estudianteentregar todos sus expedientes acad�micos de la preparatoria y Colegio para verificar su elegibilidad. 6. A todos los dem�s estudiantes se les exige pedir que se env�en expedientes de ambos �preparatoria y Colegio-a la Oficina de Consejer�a del Colegio de Oxnard. Unidades de Trabajo Acad�mico El n�mero de unidades acad�micas para el trabajo escolar es de quince (15) unidades por semestre para obtener un progreso acad�mico adecuado hacia el grado de AA/AS y/o los requisitos de transferencia. Los estudiantes que deseen tomar un sobre cargo de m�s de 19.5 unidades pero menos de veintid�s (22) deben obtener la aprobaci�n del consejero. Losestudiantesquedeseentomarveintid�s(22)unidades o m�s deben tener la aprobaci�n del Vice Presidente Ejecutivo de Aprendizaje Estudiantil y la aprobaci�n del/de la consejero(-a). Inscripci�n Los horarios de clases ser�n publicados antes de las intersesiones de verano, oto�o y primavera. Favor de seguir las instrucciones indicadas en los horarios. Localice el horario por la Red en my.vcccd. edu. Inscripci�n Tarde Las inscripciones extempor�neas tendr�n lugar al comenzar las clases de los semestres de oto�o y primavera seg�n se estipule en los horarios del clases. Aviso de Confirmaci�n Ya no se le enviar� al estudiante el aviso para confirmar su inscripci�n en clases. Para ver su horario de clases en la red, puede accesarlo en my.vcccd.edu. Cursos abiertos para inscripcion Cada curso ofrecido por el Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios del Condado de Ventura est� completamente abierto para la inscripci�n y participaci�n de cualquier persona admitida al Colegio y que cumpla con los prerequisitos al curso o programa, a menos que est� espec�ficamente exento por ley. Estudiantes asociados a las Fuerzas Armadas A los estudiantes que sean miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos, estacionados en servicio activo en California, selesotorgar�clasificaci�nderesidente(C�digoEducativo68075.1). A las esposas y dependientes de personal militar se les otorgar� clasificaci�n de residente hasta que hayan residido en el estado el tiempo m�nimo necesario para hacerse residentes (C�digo Educativo 68074). M�s informaci�n respecto a la residencia esta disponible en la Oficina de Admisi�n y Records. Registraci�n en Servicio Selectivo El Colegio de Oxnard, de acuerdo con AB 397 suplementado por los estatutos 1997, c. 575, E.C.s66500 & 69400, est� alertando a todo solicitante var�n de la edad de 18 a�os o m�s y nacido despu�s del 31 de diciembre, 1959 que est� enterado de su obligaci�n a registrarse con el Servicio Selectivo. Para recibir ayuda financiera Federal, usted tiene que estar registrado en el Servicio Selectivo. Para m�s informaci�n, refi�rase a: www.sss.gov. INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Opci�n Lista de Espera Los cursos mantienen la opci�n de permitir al estudiante apuntarse en una lista de espera cuando el curso est� al m�ximo de cupo. Si hay cupo en el curso antes de iniciar la instrucci�n del semestre, los estudiantes en la lista de espera ser�n autom�ticamente inscritos en la clase en orden de prioridad. Mientras el Colegio har� todo esfuerzo porconfirmarlealestudiantepore-mailencuantolo/lahayaremovido de la lista de espera e ingresado en la clase, es la responsabilidad del estudiante enterarse de su estado de inscripci�n. El estado de prioridad de la lista de espera no garantiza admisi�n en el curso. Si Ud. todav�a est� en la lista de espera el primer d�a de instrucci�n, Ud. debe asistir al primer d�a de clase. El/La instructor(-a) utilizar� la lista de espera para asignar c�digos de autorizaci�n a los estudiantes para agregarlos si hay cupo en la clase. El estudiante debe darse de baja de la lista de espera por MyVCCCD antes de inscribirse en el curso para el cual ha obtenido un c�digo de autorizaci�n para agregar. Detalles importantes que Ud. debe saber: 1. Todo co-requisito o prerequisito debe cumplirse antes de anotarse en una lista de espera. El estudiante debe haber completado el curso prerequisito en este Colegio con calificaci�n de A, B, C oP,uobtenidoaprobaci�ndeun/-aconsejero(-a)paracumplir con el requisito. 2. El curso en que Ud. est� anotado en la lista de espera no puede causar ning�n conflicto de tiempo con su horario de clases actual, ni con otros cursos en que est� anotado en la lista de espera. 3. No exceda el n�mero de unidades m�ximo permitido (19.5) incluyendo el curso en el que est� en la lista de espera. 4. No exceda el n�mero m�ximo de cursos repetidos permitido para ning�n curso. 5. A Ud. se le informar� si la lista de espera est� llena. 6. La cuota de inscripci�n se le cobrar� cuando el estudiante es removido de la lista de espera e ingresado en el curso. 7. Si Ud. quiere removerse de una lista de espera, Ud. puede hacerlo con activar el c�digo de funci�n para darse de baja en el formulario de inscripci�n de MyVCCCD, o en persona completando un formulario para abandonar el curso en la Oficina de Admisi�n y Registros. my.vcccd.edu. 8. Elestudiantedadodebajadetodocursoenquesehayainscrito, por falta de pago de cuotas de inscripci�n, tambi�n ser� dado de baja de la lista de espera. Servicios de Matriculaci�n Promueven el Exito del Estudiante La meta principal de Matriculaci�n es la de ayudar a que todos los estudiantes obtengan �xito acad�mico. El Colegio y cada uno de los estudiantestrabajanjuntoscombinandovariasactividadesym�todos para desarrollar un Plan Estudiantil Educativo (SEP). El SEP es un horario de cursos recomendado de dos semestres. Dentro del proceso de Matriculaci�n, las responsabilidades del Colegio y el estudiante est�n bien definidas. Las Responsabilidades del Colegio incluyen: Admisi�n y Documentaci�n � proveer un proceso de admisi�n y documentaci�n que permita al Colegio adquirir la informaci�n requerida sobre los estudiantes. Evaluaci�n � proveer un proceso de evaluaci�n utilizando m�todos m�ltiples para determinar la preparaci�n acad�mica del estudiante en Ingl�s, Lectura, Matem�ticas e Ingl�s como Segunda Lengua. Orientaci�n � proveer un proceso de orientaci�n dise�ado a familiarizar al estudiante con los programas, servicios, �reas, expectativas acad�micas y reglamentos del Colegio. Asesoramiento � proveer servicios de asesoramiento/consejer�a para ayudar a los estudiantes en la selecci�n de cursos, desarrollo de un plan educativo individual y el uso de servicios de apoyo en el campus; proveer asesoramiento adicional para los estudiantes que no han declarado una meta educativa, que est�n inscritos en cursos de habilidades b�sicas, que est�n en per�odo de prueba/destituidos, o hayan sido identificados como estudiantes de alto riesgo. Estudio complementario � establecer un proceso de alerta para seguir el progreso del estudiante y proveer la asistencia necesaria para lograr sus metas educativas, proveer a los estudiantes con (o dirigirlos a) procedimientos escritos del distrito para entender medidas regulatorias de matriculaci�n. NOTA: Se proveen servicios alternativos para el proceso de matriculaci�n a los estudiantes de minor�as �tnicas, o de lenguaje y estudiantes con incapacidades. Las Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes Incluyen: 1. EntregaralaOficinadeConsejer�asusexpedientesacad�micos oficiales de la escuela preparatoria y Colegios a los que han asistido. 2. Adquirir y leer el cat�logo del Colegio, el horario de clases, folletos,yotromaterialestudiantilquedetallenlosprocedimientos y reglamentos del Colegio. 3. Indicar al menos un objetivo educacional general al momento de ser admitido. 4. Declarar un objetivo educacional espec�fico despu�s de haber completado un m�nimo de 15 unidades. 5. Participar en los grupos de orientaci�n, evaluaci�n y otros servicios de ayuda necesarios estipulados por el Colegio para que el estudiante cumpla su objetivo educacional. 6. Asistir a todas las clases y completar las tareas asignadas. 7. Completarloscursosymantenerunprogresohaciasuobjetivo educacional deseado. Normas de Exenci�n de Matriculaci�n* *Los cursos de Matem�ticas, Ingl�s y Lectura requieren una evaluaci�n al estudiante, antes de ser inscrito en esos cursos. Todos los estudiantes est�n invitados a participar en el proceso de matr�cula. Usted puede estar exento del proceso si cumple con el siguiente criterio: 1. LosestudiantesqueyahanobtenidounT�tulodeAA/AS omayorde unainstituci�nregionalacreditadayPUEDENDEMOSTRARLO CON LA DOCUMENTACI�N NECESARIA. 2. Los estudiantes que han completado su evaluaci�n de cursos de habilidades b�sicas o cursos de prerequisitos en otros Colegios y PUEDEN DEMOSTRARLO CON LA DOCUMENTACI�N NECESARIA. 3. Los estudiantes que est�n inscritos en otro Colegio del distrito simult�neamente, o en un Colegio de cuatro a�os o universidad, y que han completado menos de 16 unidades de Colegio y PUEDEN DEMOSTRARLO CON LA DOCUMENTACI�N NECESARIA. 4. Los estudiantes que han completado menos de 16 unidades y cuyo objetivo educacional est� entre los siguientes: a. Avance y progreso actual de sus habilidades de trabajo. b. Mantenimientodeuncertificado(porejemplo,enfermer�a, corredor de propiedades.) c. Desarrollo educacional. d. Inter�s personal. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL Estudiante a Tiempo Completo A un estudiante se le designa a Tiempo Completo si est� inscrito en 12 o m�s unidades por semestre regular o 4 unidades por sesi�n de verano. Requisitos de Unidades para Beneficios y Actividades Para calificar para ciertos beneficios y actividades se tiene que mantenerelrequisitodelm�nimodeunidadesparaelfindelsemestre. Beneficios a Veteranos y hu�rfanos de Guerra bajo el GI Bill: 12om�sunidadescompletadasparaelfindelsemestre,subsistencia completa;9-11unidades,subsistenciadetres-cuartos;6-8unidades, media subsistencia. Beneficios de Seguro Social: 24 unidades por a�o acad�mico (no se pagar� beneficio si la cantidad de unidades en las que usted est� inscrito baja a menos de 12 por semestre). Descuento para Seguro de Autom�vil: 12 unidades. Ayuda Financiera y Servicios de EOPS: 12 unidades. Eligibilidad Atl�tica: 12 unidades. GobiernoEstudiantil: 6unidadesparapuestosoficialesprincipales: 3 unidades para miembros de Consejo. Empleo estudiantil: 12 unidades (generalmente); 6 unidades o menos si es eligible para CalWORKs, EAC, o EOPS. Programa de Admisi�n para Estudiantes de Secundaria De acuerdo al C�digo Educacional del Estado de California , los estudiantesdeescuelaPreparatoriaqueson�juniors�o�seniors�son permitidosa inscribirseencursos del Colegio. Lascuotas de inscripci�n son exentas para los estudiantes que est�n simult�neamente inscritos en la escuela Preparatoria; sin embargo, las Cuotas de Salud, de Representaci�n Estudiantil, y del Centro Estudiantil son obligatorias y deben ser pagadas por el estudiante. El alumno debe entregar una forma especial aprobada para estudiantesdelaPreparatoriadetiempoparcial;firmadaporlospadres o tutor del estudiante y por el director de la escuela Preparatoria. Esta petici�nest�disponibleenlaOficinadeAdmisi�nyDocumentaci�n en el Colegio de Oxnard o en la escuela secundaria del estudiante. Si la persona est� en un grado inferior al 11, �ste debe proveer una carta de los padres y director explicando el beneficio que el estudiante obtendr� de las clases. Los padres y el estudiante deben hacer una cita con el Decano de Servicios Estudiantiles, (805) 986-5847. Los Estudiantes menores de 18 a�os que no est�n inscritos en una escuela p�blica pueden pedir a sus padres que pidan al Inscriptor (Registrar) seradmitidos comoalumnosespecialesdetiempocompleto. Si la petici�n se aprueba, estos estudiantes pueden inscribirse en cursos vocacionales o acad�micos. Requisitos de Residencia La ley del estado de California le requiere a cada estudiante que soliciteadmisi�naunColegiocomunitarioproporcionarla informaci�n y evidencia para determinar el estado de residencia o no-residencia. Los requisitos son los siguientes: Para ser un residente legal de California para prop�sitos de admisi�n y colegiatura, el estudiante tiene que haber estado viviendo en California por lo menos un a�o antes de la fecha de determinaci�n de la fecha de residencia para el semestre en turno para poder calificar como �estudiante residente�. La fecha de determinaci�n de residencia para un semestre particular es el d�a antes de que comience el semestre. Es la responsabilidad del estudiante demostrar ambos presencia f�sica e intenci�n de establecer residencia permanente en California. Presencia e intento pueden demostrarse en varias maneras. Porlacomplejidadenestasleyes,losestudiantesquetengandificultades en determinar su residencia deben comunicarse con la Oficina de Admisi�n y Registros. Alosestudiantesclasificadoscomo�no-residentes�selesrequerir� pagarunacuotadecolegiaturaquesefijaporlaLegislaturadelEstado de California. Las cuotas se publican en el Horario de Clases cada semestre, y deben pagarse al momento de inscribirse en el Colegio. Residencia del Personal Militar (Activo) El C�digo Educacional de California, secci�n 68075.1, estipula: Un estudiante quien es miembro de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos apostado en este estado y activo en el servicio, excepto uno que es miembro de la fuerza armada asignado con prop�sitos educativos a instituciones de educaci�n universitaria apoyadas por el estado, es autorizadopara clasificaci�n como residente encualquiera delos Colegios de la comunidad en California. Esta secci�n debe permanecer en efecto solamente hasta el primero de enero del a�o 2000, y despu�s de esta fecha ser� rechazada, a menos que un nuevo decreto, el cual sea promulgado antes del primero de enero del a�o 2000, borre o extienda esa fecha. Dependientes del Personal Militar Hay una exenci�n para los dependientes del personal militar cuyos esposos(as) est�n asignados a las bases de California. Cuota de Colegiatura para No-Residentes Serequierequetodoslosestudiantesclasificadoscomonoresidentes en California y los estudiantes extranjeros paguen la colegiatura correspondiente a su categor�a. (Por favor vea la secci�n de Requisitos de Residencia). Reembolso de Colegiatura La eligibilidad para y la cantidad del reembolso por cobros de colegiatura ser� determinada por el n�mero de unidades para las que hubo cargos financieros y la fecha del retiro oficial del curso. La porci�n de reembolso est� basada en una escala disminuyente que no devuelve fondos despu�s de la tercera semana de un semestre regular ni despu�s de la segunda semana de una sesi�n de verano. La OficinadeAdmisionesyArchivoscomputar�yaprobar�lacantidad del reembolso y le notificar� a la Oficina de Negocios Estudiantiles porescrito. Losreembolsosser�nexpedidosporchequeporlaOficina de Negocios Estudiantiles dentro de un periodo de tiempo razonable despu�s de la notificaci�n oficial. Cr�dito Transferible Evaluaci�n de Los Colegios y Universidades Acreditadas A los estudiantes que se transfieran a uno de los Colegios del Condado de Ventura de alg�n Colegio acreditado regionalmente, se lesdar�cr�ditoporcursosqueaparezcanendocumentoscertificados. Estosdocumentosdebenserenviadosalaoficinadeadmisiones.Ser�n evaluados de acuerdo con las Pr�cticas de Cr�dito Transferible de las asociaciones apropiadas. LosestudiantesquesetransfieranaunodelosColegiosdelCondado deVenturadeotrosColegiosyuniversidadesregionalmenteacreditados debendeclarartodotrabajoacad�micoprevio. Elnoproporcionarla informaci�n completa puede resultar en la destituci�n de los Colegios del Condado de Ventura. INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Colegios o Universidades Extranjeras Los estudiantes que se transfieran a los Colegios del Condado de Ventura de un Colegio o universidad extranjera deben tener sus documentos evaluados por una agencia aprobada por el distrito de Colegios. Los cursos tomados en pa�ses extranjeros deben ser evaluados por una agencia traductora aprobada. Los estudiantes mismos deben entregarlosdocumentosoficialesalaagenciaypedirquelaagencia env�elaevaluaci�noficialdelosdocumentosalColegio. Loscursos estudiados ser�n normalmente los que se llaman �lower division� cursos b�sicos universitarios. Petici�n por cr�dito equivalente ser� evaluadoindividualmenteporlaOficinadeAdmisiones. Estoestar� basado en las recomendaciones del servicio de evaluaciones y el departamento apropiado del Colegio. Colocaci�n Avanzada del Estudiante LosestudiantesquehayancompletadocursosavanzadosenlaEscuela Preparatoria y que hayan obtenido un total de 3,4,5, en el Examen de Admisi�n a la Universidad antes de graduarse de la Preparatoria, recibir�n cr�dito en los Colegios del Condado de Ventura si estos resultadossonreportados ala Oficinade Admisi�n. Losestudiantes que reciban cr�dito por Colocaci�n Avanzada no podr�n inscribirse en los mismos cursos universitarios. El profesorado determinar� el equivalente de los cursos. Otros Colegios o universidades pueden tener diferentes reglamentos. All examinations require a score of 3, 4, or 5. Examination College Credit OC Course Equivalencies American Government 3 Units POLS R101 American History 6 Units HIST R102 & R103 Art History 6 Units ART R102 & 3 units Humanities Art Studio Drawing 6 Units 3 units Fine Arts & 3 units Humanities Art Studio General 6 Units 3 units Fine Arts & 3 units Humanities Math Calculus AB 5 Units MATH R120 Math Calculus BC 5 Units MATH R121 Biology 6 Units BIOL R120 (no lab) Chemistry 5 Units CHEM R120 English Language and Composition 4 Units ENGL R101 English Language and Literature 3 Units ENGL R102 European History 3 Units HIST R106 Physics B or C 6 Units PHYS R101 Spanish Language 10 Units SPAN R101 & R102 Spanish Literature 10 Units SPAN R103 & R104 Transferencia del Servicio Militar Los Colegios del Condado de Ventura reconocen y dan cr�dito al personal militar por educaci�n y entrenamiento recibido y completado en las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos si �ste no es una duplicaci�n de trabajo previo. El personal del servicio militar recibir� cr�dito por cursos ofrecidos por escuelas militares de los Estados Unidos y recomendados en la Gu�a de Evaluaci�n por Experiencias Educacionales en las Fuerzas Armadas del Consejo Americano de Educaci�n. El cr�dito m�ximo que se consider� para el total de los requisitos del Colegio ser� de 12 unidades. El personal del servicio militar recibir� cr�dito avanzado por los cursos estudiados bajo los auspicios de (DANTES) o el (USAFI), Instituto de la Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos seg�n aparece recomendado en la Gu�a de Evaluaci�n de Experiencias Educacionales en los Servicios Armados del Consejo Americano de Educaci�n. El personal del servicio militar recibir� cr�dito avanzado por los cursos tomados en el (NCTC) Centro Naval de Construcci�n y Entrenamiento de Port Hueneme, basado en las recomendaciones de las Instituciones Acreditadasde laEducaci�n Postsecundaria del ConsejoAmericano deEducaci�n.Estoscr�ditosser�ntratadosdelamismamaneraybajo los mismos reglamentos que los cr�ditos de Colegios y universidades regionalmente acreditados. El personal del servicio militar recibir� cr�dito por cualquier curso estudiado mientras estaba en servicio activo en un Colegio o universidad que extienda documentos mostrando los cr�ditos permitidos para obtener un diploma, de la misma manera que si el estudiante hubiese sido un estudiante civil y no militar. Cuotas Estudiantiles Las siguientes cuotas estudiantiles, para su informaci�n, est�n sujetas a cambio. La mayor�a de las cuotas se requieren por la ley de California. Todas las cuotas tienen que ser pagadas inmediatamente al momento de inscribirse. El estudiante que no paga, o hace un acuerdo de pago por las cuotas obligatorias, dentro de un periodo de tiempo limitado, ser�bajadodetodossuscursosynorecibir�calificaciones,expedientes acad�micos, diplomas ni permiso de inscribirse en futuras sesiones acad�micas. Un estudiante que debe cuotas de semestres previos no ser� permitido a inscribirse en cursos hasta haber pagado toda deuda por completo. Todas las cuotas pueden ser pagadas en la Oficina de Negocios Estudiantiles. La Oficina de Negocios acepta Visa o Mastercard. Los pagos por medio de MyVCCCD se aceptan en cuentas de cr�dito de Visa, Mastercard, American Express o Discover. Cuotas Obligatorias 1. Cuota de Inscripci�n La Cuota de Inscripci�n se fija por la Legislaci�n de California, est� sujeta a cambiar y puede ser retroactiva. La cuota b�sica es de $26 por unidad, $13 por � unidad, $6.50 por � unidad. Los residentes de California que reciben beneficios bajo CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, o AsistenciaGeneral,o quienes cumplenciertasnormas de ingresopueden ser elegibles para la Exenci�n de Cuota de la Mesa de Gobernantes (BOGW).Comun�queseconlaOficinadeAyudaFinancieraparam�s informaci�n. Los estudiantes de Preparatoria est�n exentos de esta cuota, a menos que est�n tomando 12 o m�s unidades. 2. Cuota de Salud Se cobra una cuota obligatoria de $17 por semestre ($14 sesi�n de verano). Esta cuota hace accessible al estudiante los servicios del Centro Estudiantil de Salud. De acuerdo al C�digo Educativo y P�liza de la Mesa, a Ud. se le requiere pagar la cuota de salud sin importar la cantidad de unidades en las que se inscriba, a menos que cumpla con alguna de las exenciones que aparecen a continuaci�n de acuerdo con el C�digo Educativo �76355: . Ud.calificaparalaExenci�ndeCuotadelaMesadeGobernantes (BOGW)oest�identificadoporlaOficinadeAyudaFinanciera como calificante para la exenci�n bajo el C�digo Educativo �76355. . Ud. depende exclusivamente de oraci�n para sanar de acuerdo con las ense�anzas de una secta religiosa, denominaci�n u organizaci�n aut�ntica. Se requerir� documentaci�n de dicha afiliaci�n. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL . Ud.est�asistiendoalColegiobajounprogramadeentenamiento para aprendices. 3. Cuota para Representaci�n Estudiantil La Cuota de Representaci�n Estudiantil de $1 proporciona apoyo para que los representantes de los estudiantes puedan abogar por la legislaci�n que afecta a los Colegios Comunitarios de California. Sin embargo, los estudiantes pueden, por motivos religiosos, politicos, econ�micos, o morales refutar el pago de la Cuota de Representaci�n Estudiantil con indicar su motivo en el formulario de exenci�n de la Cuota de Representaci�n Estudiantil, que se puede obtener en la Oficina de Ayuda Financiera. 4. Cuota del Centro Estudiantil La Cuota del Centro Estudiantil fue establecida por medio del voto de los estudiantes para construir un Centro Estudiantil. La cuota es de $1 por unidad con un m�ximo de $10 por a�o acad�mico. Los estudiantes que reciben asistancia de CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, o Asistencia General pueden ser exentos de esta cuota con documentar suparticipaci�nenestosprogramasenlaOficinadeAyudaFinanciera. 5. Colegiatura de no-residente (No-residentes de California) La Mesa Gobernante del Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios del Condado de Ventura ha adoptado la cuota de colegiatura requirida por elestadode$183porunidady$14desobrecargodecapitalextranjero para estudiantes que no son residentes de California. Esta cuota se cobra adem�s de la cuota de inscripci�n. La ley estatal permite limitadas exenciones de pago por colegiatura de estudiantes no-residentes de acuerdo a lo siguiente: a. Estudiantes que toman cursos sin credito (C�digo Ed �76350) b. Estudiantes aprendices que toman instrucci�n supplemental (C�digo Ed �76350) c. Estudiantes del servicio militar estacionados en California bajo mando activo (C�digo Ed �68075) d. Estudiantesquesonhijosnaturalesoadoptivosdemiembrosde militares o esposos/as dependientes de miembros de militares (C�digo Ed �68074) e. Estudiantes que son transferidos de empleo, bajo ciertas circunstancias (C�digo Ed �76143) f. Estudiantes no-residentes que toman cursos para recibir cr�dito de preparatoria solamente (Art. de Const. 9, �5). g. Estudiantes que son dependientes de una persona fallecida el 11deseptiembre,2001,enlosataquesterroristas,bajociertas condiciones (C�digo Ed �68121) h. Estudiantes de AB540 De acuerdo con el C�digo Ed �68130.5 cualquier estudiante, que no sea no-inmigrante indocumentado bajo el T�tulo 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (15) es exento de pagar cuotas de colegiatura de no-residente despues de completar un formulario disponible en la Oficina de Admisi�n y Archivos si �l o ella: 1. Asisti� a la preparatoria (High School) en California por tres a�os o m�s, y 2. Se gradu� de una preparatoria de California u obtuvo el equivalente del mismo. Para m�s informaci�n por favor comun�quese con la Oficina de Admisiones y Archivos. 6. Cobros de materiales A estudiantes que se inscriben en ciertos cursos se les cobrar� por materiales necesarios que se requieren para completar el curso exitosamente. Los materiales pueden incluir, pero no se limitan a, libros de texto, instrumentos, equipo, ropa, y materiales necesarios para el entrenamiento vocacional y de empleo. INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL 7. Cheques Devueltos/Cargos Devueltos de Tarjeta de Cr�dito A los estudiantes que pagan cuotas estudiantiles, compras de libros,uotroscargosconchequeotarjetadecr�ditoquesedevuelve por el banco por fondos unsuficientes, se les har� un sobrecargo de $10.00 por cada devoluci�n. 8. Reembolso o Cr�dito A los estudiantes que abandonan sus cursos dentro de la fecha l�mite para recibir una devoluci�n o cr�dito, y que son elegibles para recibir un reembolso, se les cobrar� $10 para tramitar el reembolso si el estudiante lo pide. Los estudiantes que tengan un balance de cr�dito en su cuenta estudiantil podr�n aplicar ese cr�dito hacia otras cuotas y cargos estudiantiles, en el mismo semestre o en uno futuro. Cuotas Opcionales Las cuotas son id�nticas para los estudiantes de d�a y los de noche. Pueden ser pagadas en la Oficina de Asuntos de Estudiantes. 1. Cuota de Estacionamiento para los Estudiantes a. Cuota para el Semestre Regular (12 semanas o m�s): (1) Autom�viles: Semestre regular $40 (2) Motocicletas: Semestre regular $28 b. Cuotas por T�rmino Corto (menos de 12 semanas): (1) 6 a 11 semanas: Autom�vil $28; Motocicleta $16 (2) 1 a 5 semanas: Auto $12; Motocicleta $8 c. Sesi�n de Verano: Auto $19; Motocicleta $12 d. Permiso para segundo veh�culo: $8; $7 para el verano e. Permiso duplicado: $7; regular $5 durante el verano f. Permiso por un d�a: $2 (comprado en la m�quina del estacionemiento en South Campus Road) El permiso de estacionamiento se puede comprar en la Oficina de Negocios Estudiantiles. Estos permisos se requieren para estacionamiento en todo el Campus. Los estudiantes que reciben beneficiosdeCalWORKs,SSI/SSPoasistenciageneral,oquecalifican para la Mesa de Gobernadores (BOGW) est�n exentos de pagar la cuota en exceso de $20 por semestre. Los estudiantes que pueden comprobar que regularmente traen dos om�spasajeros en sucoche,pueden calificar parauna reducci�nen su cuota de estacionamiento, $30 en el semestre de oto�o y primavera y $10 para el semestre de verano. 2. Guarder�a de Ni�os Los estudiantes que utilicen los servicios del Centro de Desarrollo Infantil para el cuidado de sus ni�os durante el tiempo que asisten a sus clases, pagar�n cuotas seg�n el n�mero de ni�os, la edad de los ni�os y seg�n el tiempo que est�n en la guarder�a. 3. Tarjeta de Identificaci�n Estudiantil Esta tarjeta se puede comprar por $2 por semestre o $6 por el a�o. Lastarjetassepuedencomprarsolamentealiniciodelsemestre del oto�o. A todos los estudiantes que est�n inscritos se les invita a comprarsustarjetastanprontocomolesseaposibleparaqueaseguren m�ximosbeneficios.Losfondosdelaventadelastarjetascosteanlas operaciones y actividades del gobierno estudiantil y varios programas del Colegio. 4. Libros de Texto y �tiles Los libros de textos o �tiles pueden comprarse en la librer�a del Colegio y el costo var�a cada semestre seg�n los requisitos de cada clase. Puede haber cargos extra por materiales de instrucci�n y servicios. Consulte un horario de clases para informaci�n acerca de los mismos. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 5. Expedientes Acad�micos Copias de expedientesacad�micos estudiantilespuedenser enviadas a otra instituci�n o agencia en cuanto se complete el curso y se reciba un formulario de exoneraci�n firmado. Para su conveniencia, los formularios para pedir copias de sus expedientes se pueden accesar por la Red en www.oxnardcollege. edu/transcripts. El estudiante recibe las dos primeras copias de sus expedientes gratuitamente. Se le cobrar� $3 por cada copia adicional, $5 por expedientes pedidos para el d�a siguiente, y $1 por expedientes no-oficialespedidosenlaOficinadeAdmisi�n. Sepuedenimprimir expedientes no-oficiales por medio de my.vcccd.edu. Un pedido enviado por correo debe incluir su(s) nombre(s), domicilio, n�mero de tel�fono,fechadenacimiento,segurosocialon�merodeidentificaci�n estudiantil, fechas de asistencia, y el domicilio del Colegio o agencia a donde desea que se env�en sus expedientes. El pedido tiene que incluir su firma escrita. Maneras de pagar incluyen en efectivo, cheque, y tarjetasde cr�ditoVisa, MasterCard,American Expressy Discover. Comun�quese con la Oficina de Negocios Estudiantilesal (805)986-5811parahacerpagosdetarjetadecr�dito. Eln�merode fax de la Oficina de Admisi�n y Registros es (805) 986-5943. 6. Cuota de Cr�dito por Examen Cuota de cr�dito por examen: la cuota por examen ser� igual. 7. Cuota de Acceso Remoto La cuota de acceso remoto es $2 por semestre, con acceso ilimitado. Reglamentos Acad�micos Asistencia a Clases Todos los estudiantes admitidos al Colegio de Oxnard deben asistir a sus clases regularmente por dos razones: porque la continuidad de asistencia es necesaria para el progreso individual y del grupo en cualquier clase, y porque el apoyo financiero que recibe el Colegio depende de la asistencia de estudiantes a clases. Ausencia por cualquier raz�n no excusa al estudiante de sus responsabilidades de completar todos los requisitos de sus clases. Es la responsabilidad del estudiante de informarse cada semestre de los reglamentos de asistencia y ausencia que cada maestro tiene en cada clase en que est� inscrito. Cuando la ausencia del estudiante es m�s de 18% del total de horas de contacto para cada sesi�n (ej., la ausencia en una clase semestral que iguale o doble el n�mero de horas que re�na una clase en una semana), el profesor(a), despu�s de unaadvertenciaalestudiante,puedepediralaOficinadeAdmisiones y Registros que anule al estudiantede la lista oficial yquese asigne la calificaci�n de acuerdo con el reglamento para dejar una clase. Calificaciones Trabajo en todos los cursos aceptables como los requisitos para �Associate Degrees,� certificados, diplomas, licencias, o trabajo al nivel de bachillerato ser� evaluado de acuerdo a las reglas adaptadas por la Mesa Directiva del Distrito para las siguientes secciones que se relacionan a la escala de grados de letra, la opci�n de pasar o no pasar por examinaci�n. Sistema de Calificaciones Escala de Grados de Letra La escala de calificaciones se basar� en la equivalencia de puntos para determinar el promedio de calificaci�n del estudiante. La calificaci�n m�s alta recibir� 4 puntos y la m�s baja recibir� 0, usando los siguientes s�mbolos evaluativos: S�mbolo Puntos de Calificaci�n A = Excelente 4 B = Bueno 3 C = Satisfactorio 2 D = Pasa, menos que satisfactorio 1 F = Reprobado 0 P = Pasar (anteriormente Cr�dito) NP= No Pasar (anteriormente No Cr�dito) Cursos tomados a base de pasar/no pasar no se tomar�n en cuenta al calcular el promedio de calificaci�n. Unidades ganadas a base de pasar contar�n satisfactoriamente para requisitos del programa de estudios. �P� se usa para significar �Pasar� cuando no se da calificaci�n de letra. �P� se asigna para trabajo que se merece una calificaci�nde �C� omejor. �NP� seusaparasignificar �NoPasar� cuando no se da calificaci�n de letra. S�mbolos No-evaluativos La Mesa Gubernamental del Distrito ha autorizado el uso de los siguientes s�mbolos no-evaluativos:�I�,�IP�,�RD�, y �W�, que se definen en los p�rrafos siguientes: I=Incompleto Trabajo acad�mico incompleto por imprevisibles emergencias y razones justificadas al t�rmino del semestre, puede resultar en el s�mbolo �I� en el record del estudiante. Las condiciones para remover dicha �I� deben ser anotadas por el instructor por escrito. Esta anotaci�n debe contener las condiciones para remover la �I� y tambi�n la calificaci�n asignada en su lugar. Esta debe darse al estudiante conservando una copia en archivo hasta que se haga el cambiodela�I�oell�mitedetiempohayapasado.Unacalificaci�n finalser�asignadacuandoeltrabajoestipuladohayasidoterminado y evaluado, o cuando el l�mite de tiempo para hacer dicho trabajo haya pasado. La �I� podr� ser cambiada, a m�s tardar, un a�o despu�s de terminado el per�odo de clases durante el cual fue asignada. El s�mbolo �I� no se usar� en calcular unidades ni tampoco puntos para calificaci�n. En cualquiera de los Colegios del Distrito, en circunstancias especiales, el estudiante podr� formular una petici�n para que este l�mite de tiempo sea extendido. RD=Reporte Atrasado El s�mbolo �RD� puede ser asignado �nicamente por el registrador. Se usa cuando hay un retraso en el reporte de la calificaci�n del estudiante debido a circunstancias fuera del control de �ste. Es una anotaci�n temporal que ser� reemplazada por un s�mbolo permanente tan pronto como sea posible. �RD� no se usar� para calcular un promedio de calificaciones. W=Withdrawal (Dejar una clase) El estudiante puede dejar una clase hasta el �ltimo d�a de la catorceava semana de instrucci�n en las clases de semestre, o hasta terminar el 75 por ciento de una clase que sea menos de un semestre en duraci�n. El record del estudiante que permanece en una clase porm�stiempoque�ste,deber�mostrarunacalificaci�nquenosea una�W�.Cuandoelestudiantedejaunaclasedentrodelasprimeras cuatrosemanasdelcursoodentrode30%delmismo,(loqueocurra primero) ninguna anotaci�n deber� aparecer en su record (ni �W� ni otra). Sielestudiantedejaunaclaseentreelfindelacuartasemana y el �ltimo d�a de la catorceava semana de un semestre o el 75% del mismo, una �W� deber� aparecer en su record. Opciones de Pasar/No Pasar Los Colegios del Distrito de Colegios de la Comunidad del Condado de Ventura ofrecen cursos con dos opciones: Pasar, No Pasar: (1) cursos que se ofrecen sobre una base de Pasar/No Pasar solamente, y (2) cursos en los cuales los estudiantes pueden escoger la opci�n de Pasar/No Pasar. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL La primera categor�a incluye aquellos cursos en que todos los estudiantes del grupo son evaluados a base de Pasar/No Pasar (�P/NP�). Esta opci�n de calificaci�n de Pasar/No Pasar se usar� al excluirse todas las otras calificaciones en cursos por los cuales hay un solo promedio satisfactorio por el cual se asigna el cr�dito. Este cr�dito ser� asignado al alcanzar tal promedio. Si no se logra el promedio, no se dar� el cr�dito. La segunda categor�a de cursos con la opci�n de Pasar/No Pasar incluye cursos designados por el Colegio donde cada estudiante puede elegir, antes del fin del primer 30 porciento del peri�do de clases, si la evaluaci�n ha de hacerse a base de Pasar/No Pasar o calificaci�n. Una vez que el primer 30 porciento de la duraci�n del curso haya pasado, la petici�n no se puede cambiar. Es la responsabilidad del estudiantenotificaralinstructordesuintentodesercalificadoabase dePasar/No Pasar y de llenar la formaapropiada; de otra manera se le asignar� una letra de calificaci�n. Todas las unidades que se adquieran a base de Pasar/No Pasar en instituciones acreditadas de California o de estudios avanzados o instituciones equivalentes fuera del estado, se contar�n de acuerdo con el curriculum de requerimientos de Colegios de la comunidad. Un estudiante puede solicitar el m�ximo de 20 unidades de cr�dito basadas en la opci�n de Pasar/No Pasar para un t�tulo de A.A. o A.S, o un Certificado Vocacional. Pasar (P) se usa para denotar �Pasar� cuandonosedaunaletradecalificaci�n.Cr�ditoseasignacuandoel trabajotienelacalidadsuficientecomoparaobtenerunacalificaci�n de �C� o mejor. Unidades de �Pasar� no pueden usarse para requisitos de especializaci�n o requisitos de curso generales. As� que unidades de �pasar� no deber�an usarse para cumplir con los requisitos para los diplomas de AA, AS o para transferir. Las unidades que se adquieren a base de Pasar/No Pasar no se usar�n paracalcularpromediodecalificaci�n.Sinembargo,lasunidadesque traten de obtenerse y por las cuales se hace una anotaci�n de NPse tomar�n en cuenta en casos de prueba condicional o procedimientos de expulsi�n. El estudiante debe estar consciente de que otros Colegios o universidades pueden restringir la aceptaci�n de cursos que se han tomado a base de Pasar/No Pasar, especialmente para satisfacer requisitos de especializaci�n. Cambio de Calificaci�n En cualquier curso de instrucci�n de un Colegio del Distrito de Colegios de la Comunidad del Condado de Ventura en que se da una calificaci�n, el instructor del curso determinar� la calificaci�n que se le dar� a cada estudiante de acuerdo con el sistema de s�mbolos y promediosdecalificaci�n.Ladeterminaci�ndelacalificaci�nporel instructorser�definitivasiempreycuandonocontengaerrores,fraude, mala fe, o incompetencia. Los procedimientos para la correcci�n de unacalificaci�nquetiene unerrorincluir�laeliminaci�nincorrecta en el archivo del estudiante. La forma para esta petici�n �Cambio de Calificaci�n� est� disponible en la Oficina de Instrucci�n. Cuando se han hecho cambios de calificaci�n, las anotaciones en el archivo acad�mico permanente del estudiante se hacen de tal maneraquetodoeltrabajoseaperfectamentelegible,asegurandoas� un archivo acad�mico efectivo y completo. Ex�menes Finales Ex�menes formales se dan al t�rmino de cada semestre. Se requiere que los estudiantes tomen ex�menes en las clases, en las cuales est�n matriculados. Excepciones a esta regla en situaciones de emergencia requieren aprobaci�n del instructor del curso y del Vice Presidente EjecutivodeAprendizajeEstudiantil.Todaslaspeticionesparatomar un examen m�s tarde deben entregarse a la Oficina de Registro. Peticiones para tomar ex�menes despu�s de la fecha fijada no se considerar�n si el estudiante deja de asistir a clases tres semanas antes de que se termine el semestre. No se administrar�n examenes previosalafechaquehansidofijadasparaello.Lassolicitudesdelos estudiantes para tomar un examen despu�s de las fechas regulares se deben hacer llenando la formulario para dicha petici�n que se puede obtener en la Oficina de Registro. Para Asistir Como Oyente a Una Clase A los estudiantes inscritos en cursos para recibir diez unidades semestrales o m�s se les permitir� asistir de oyentes a no m�s de tres unidades semestrales sin pagar cuota. Los estudiantes inscritos en menos de diez unidades de cr�dito semestrales podr�n asistir de oyentes a no m�s de tres unidades con una cuota de $15 por unidad (m�s una cuota de seguro de salud de $17 por semestre regular, o una cuota de seguro de salud de $14 por semestre de verano). La prioridad de inscripci�n en cursos se les dar� a estudiantes que deseen tomar el curso para recibir cr�dito hacia un certificado o t�tulo. Por lo tanto, los estudiantes que deseen asistir de oyentes a un cursopodr�ninscribirseparaelcursobajoestatusdeoyentess�lopor medio de una petici�n especial en los �ltimos dos d�as del periodo de agregar cursos. El formulario de petici�n est� a su alcance en la OficinadeAdmisi�nyRecords.Estapetici�nrequiereelpermisodel instructor. Cursos de laboratorio normalmente no permiten estatus de oyente. a los estudiantes inscritos de oyentes no se les permitir� cambiar su inscripci�n en ese curso para recibir cr�dito por el curso. A los estudiantes que est�n asistiendo a un curso de oyentes no se les permite tomar ex�menes en la clase, ni se les permitir� disputar la calificaci�n.Elinstructornoest�bajoningunaobligaci�ndecalificar los trabajos de un alumno asistiendo de oyente. Los requisitos de asistencia para oyentes son los mismos que para los dem�s alumnos, como est� descrito en el cat�logo del Colegio. Retirarse de un Curso Siunestudiantedesearetirarsedeuncurso,essuresponsabilidad iniciar el tr�mite de darla de baja. El estudiante puede excluirse del curso por la red: my.vcccd.edu. Tambi�n puede tramitarlo en persona en la Oficina de Admisi�n donde completar� el formulario necesario. El retirarse de un curso entre el principio y el fin de la cuarta semana de instrucci�n para cursos de semestre entero, o durante el primer 30 por ciento de un curso que se re�ne menos de un semestre de largo, no resultar� en el expediente o record del estudiante. Si se retira de un curso despu�s de la cuarta semana, pero antes del �ltimo d�a de la semana catorce para cursos de semestre entero, o hasta el 75 por ciento de un curso que sea de menos de un semestre de largo, se documentar� como �W� en el expediente del estudiante. El expediente del estudiante que permanece en un curso m�s de este tiempo, tendr� que reflejar una calificaci�n que no sea �W�. La �W� no se utilizar� para calcular el promedio en calificaciones, pero demasiadas �W� se utilizar�n como factores en procedimientos de destituir a un estudiante del Colegio o ponerlo en periodo de prueba. Separaci�n del Colegio Eslaresponsabilidaddelestudianteformalmentedejartodassus clases si es su intenci�n retirarse del Colegio (my.vcccd.edu). Un estudiante tendr� una anotaci�n permanente en su archivo de acuerdo con las reglas especificadas en el Reglamento de Separaci�n del Colegiosidejasusclasesdespu�sdelacuartasemanadeunsemestre, o despu�s del 30% de un curso menor que el regular. Formas para este procedimiento pueden obtenerse en la Oficina de Registros. INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Repetici�n de un Curso Uncursoenelquesehaobtenidounacalificaci�nde �C� omejor gradonopodr�repetirseexceptobajocircunstanciasespecialescomo se describe en el cat�logo. CursosencualquierColegioenlosquesehaobtenidounacalificaci�n de �D�,�F�,�NP�, u otra baja notaci�n pueden ser repetidas con el prop�sitodemejorarlas.Estapol�ticapuedeaplicarsem�sdeunav�z a cualquier curso. Un curso tomado en otra instituci�n en el cual se haobtenidounacalificaci�nbaja,puederepetirseenlosColegiosdel DistritodeColegiosdelaComunidaddelCondadodeVenturasujeto aestapol�tica.Paraidentificarequivalenciasaceptables,equivalencia de cursos ser� determinada principalmente por contenido, como est� definido en la descripci�n de cursos en el cat�logo, y no por t�tulo o unidad. Se requiere aprobaci�n para repetici�n de cursos. La petici�n paraeste prop�sito�Petici�npara Repetici�ndeCurso�, est�disponible en la Oficina de Consejeros. Al completar la repetici�n del curso, la calificaci�n anterior ser� omitida para el c�mputo del promedio acumulativo y se tachar� en el archivopermanente,dondeseapuntar�lanuevacalificaci�ndemanera que toda enmienda sea legible, asegurando una historia acad�mica completa y efectiva. Los estudiantes deben entender que otros Colegios y universidades pueden no aceptar cr�dito por trabajo que represente una repetici�n de trabajo de escuela Preparatoria. Adem�s, no se puede garantizar que las clases que se repitieron y dieron por resultado una mejor calificaci�n ser�n aceptadas por otros Colegios o universidades. Reanudaci�n Acad�mica sin Repetici�n de Curso Losestudiantespuedensolicitarqueunapartedesutrabajoprevio en el Colegio sea descartado para llenar los requisitos en los Colegios del Distrito de Colegios de la Comunidad del Condado de Ventura. La reanudaci�n acad�mica es para facilitar el cumplimiento de los requisitos necesarios para un t�tulo acad�mico o certificado. El estudiante puede pedir, solo una vez, que se eliminen los promediosycalificacionesdeporcionesselectasdesutrabajoprevio enelColegioquenoreflejansupresentehabilidad.Elestudiantepuede solicitar reanudaci�n acad�mica seleccionando una de las siguientes opciones: (1) descartar el m�ximo de 15 unidades de cualquier curso con grado inferior a �C� o equivalente, cursado durante uno o dos semestres, no necesariamente consecutivos (una sesi�n de verano puede contar como equivalente a un semestre regular a discreci�n del estudiante). Cursos y unidades tomadas en cualquier instituci�n pueden ser descartadas. Reanudaci�n acad�mica se conceder� solamente a estudiantes que est�nmatriculadosenporlomenosuncursodecr�ditoenelColegio; hayan completado por lo menos 12 unidades en residencia en los Colegios del Distrito de Colegios de la Comunidad del Condado de Ventura;hayansometidodocumentosdetodotrabajoenelColegio; hayanesperadodosa�osdesdequeeltrabajoqueser�descartadofue completado;yhayansubsecuentementecompletadoporlomenos30 unidades semestrales con el m�nimo de 2.40 de promedio acad�mico. Los Colegios del Distrito de Colegios de la Comunidad del Condado de Ventura aceptar�n acciones similares de otros Colegios y universidades acreditadas a determinar promedios de calificaci�n y cr�ditos. La petici�n para este prop�sito �Reanudaci�n Acad�mica� est� disponible en la Oficina de Consejeros. Al conceder la petici�n para Reanudaci�n Acad�mica, el archivo acad�mico permanente del estudiante se anotar� de tal manera que todo trabajo sea legible, asegurando un archivo acad�mico completo y efectivo. Los estudiantes deben estar consientes que otras universidades pueden tener diferentes reglamentos concernientes a la reanudaci�n acad�mica y no aceptar este reglamento. Cr�dito por Examinaci�n El conceder cr�dito para un curso por examinaci�n est� basado en el principio de que alguna experiencia previa, entrenamiento o instrucci�neselequivalenteauncursoespec�ficoqueseaimpartidoen el Colegio. Si un examen indica que el estudiante posee la equivalencia y la maestr�a adecuada de la materia, el cr�dito se otorga. Todos los cursos estar�n abiertos para cr�dito por examinaci�n a menos que est�nespecificamenteexentos.Cadadivisi�ndelColegiodeterminar� los cursos por los cuales se puede otorgar cr�dito por examen y la OficinadeInstrucci�nmantendr�unalistaald�adeloscursosexclu�dos de este reglamento. Para el prop�sito de este reglamento, un curso significar� un �reaorganizada deinstrucci�n comosedescribe enel cat�logodelColegio.Loscr�ditosquesegananbajoestereglamento no contar�n en la determinaci�n de elegibilidad atl�tica ni para determinar elegibilidad para beneficios de veteranos. El estudiante debe saber que el uso de las unidades ganadas por cr�dito por examen para establecer elegibilidad para deportes, ayuda financiera, y beneficios de veteranos est�n sujetos a reglas y regulaciones de agencias externas participantes. Se har� una excepci�n a lo anterior cuando sea necesario para cumplir con estipulaciones de la Ley del Estado de California. Cr�dito por examen se podr� otorgar �nicamente a un estudiante que est� registrado por lo menos en un curso de cr�dito en el Colegio; haya completado por lo menos 12 unidades de residencia en los Colegios delDistritodelaComunidaddeColegiosdelCondadodeVentura;que noest�apruebaacad�mica;hayasometidoexpedientesacad�micos detodosloscursosprevios;nohayaobtenidocr�ditoenunamateria m�s avanzada y no haya recibido una calificaci�n de (�A, B, C, D, F, P, NP�) o equivalente en el curso por el cual est� tratando de conseguir cr�dito por examinaci�n en �sta o cualquier otra instituci�n educativa. El estudiante que solicita cr�dito por examen recibir� un grado de �P� (pasar) si �l o ella pasa el examen satisfactoriamente; ning�n otro grado se anotar� en su archivo. Los estudiantes que no aprueban el examen para obtener cr�dito, no recibir�n un grado de �NP� (no pasar) ni aparecer� en su archivo el examen que hicieron sin �xito. Sin embargo, el estudiante podr� hacer el intento de obtener cr�dito por examen por un curso s�lo una vez. Lo m�ximo que un estudiantepuedeobtenerbajoestereglamentocuandoest�estudiando paraobtenerun�AssociateDegree�oCertificadoVocacionalson12 unidades o cuatro clases. El total de unidades concedidas por este m�todo de examen no contar� para el m�nimo de las 12 unidades requeridas para la residencia en el Colegio. El cr�dito por examen puede darse solamente en un curso, de una secuencia de cursos, tal como est� determinado por los prerequisitos. No ser� concedido en un curso que es requisito para la clase en la que el estudiante est� actualmente inscrito. Excepciones a esta regla se permiten en cada Colegio en esos programas t�cnicos-vocacionales d�nde el plan de estudios lo hace necesario.Las excepcionesson las siguientes:El requisito deresidencia de 12 unidades se suspende, permitiendo a los estudiantes hacer una petici�n para cr�dito por examinaci�n antes de completar este requisito; al cumplir con el requisito de residencia, el curso que se ret� se a�adir� al archivo escolar del estudiante. Cr�dito por examen se dar� por m�s de un curso en una secuencia de cursos requeridos, cuando se aprueba por un oficial administrativo responsable de programas t�cnico-vocacionales. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL La petici�n para este prop�sito �Petici�n para Cr�dito por Examen� esiniciado en la Oficina deConsejeros. Peticiones aprobadas deben estar archivadas con el profesor dando el examen, a m�s tardar, el viernes de la d�cima semana del semestre. El examen se administrar� antes del �ltimo d�a del peri�do de ex�menes finales. Elpasar(�P�)seasignaporuntrabajoquetengalacalidadsuficiente para obtener una calificaci�n de �C� o mejor. Las anotaciones en los expedientesacad�micosespecificar�nsielcr�dito se obtuvopor examen o como resultado de una inscripci�n en un curso regular. El archivo acad�mico del estudiante anotar� claramente para que refleje que el cr�dito se obtuvo por examen. Los estudiantes deben estar conscientes de que otros Colegios pueden rehusar el cr�dito por examen para el prop�sito de transferencia. Admisi�n, Expulsi�n, Readmisi�n y A Prueba Las normas y procedimientos de admisi�n, expulsi�n, readmisi�n y a prueba academica han sido designadas para ayudar a los estudiantes a marcar progreso hacia sus metas vocacionales y educacionales. Los estudiantes que deciden matricularse deben ser alentados para que aprovechen la oportunidad de desarrollar todo su potencial. Limitaciones relacionadas con programas, cursos, y n�meros de unidadessonconsistentesconlafilosof�adeproveerunaoportunidad para tener �xito. La declaraci�n completa del reglamento adoptada por la Mesa Directiva del Distrito en Admisi�n, Expulsi�n, Readmisi�n y A Prueba, aparece en el ap�ndice de este cat�logo. Fraude o Plagio Los instructores tienen la responsabilidad y la autoridad para tratar con casos de fraude y plagio que ocurran en sus clases. La pol�tica del Distrito de Colegios de la Comunidad del Condado de Ventura dice que un instructor puede despedir de la clase a un estudiante por talcomportamientodeshonestoconunacalificaci�nde �F�. Esm�s, el miembro dela facultadpuede dirijirel caso al VicePresidente de Servicios Estudiantiles para acci�n disciplinaria. Lista de Honor A los estudiantes quienes logran distinci�n acad�mica, se les otorga un reconocimiento especial. Estudiantes de tiempo completo que tengan un programa de 12 o m�s unidades con un 3.5 promedio decalificaci�nom�saltoduranteunsemestre,ser�nelegiblespara la lista de honor si por lo menos nueve de las 12 unidades son de clases que se califiquen con grado de letra. Estudiantes que asisten al Colegio de Oxnard y al mismo tiempo est�n inscritos en los Colegios de Moorpark o Ventura pueden pedir que las unidades se combinen para ser elegibles para la Lista de Honor. Estudiantes que asisten a m�s de un Colegio en un semestre pueden escoger el Colegio en el que deseen participar en la Lista de Honor. Reconocimiento de Honores Acad�micos Reconocimiento de Honores Acad�micos Los estudiantes que han mantenido calificaciones altas, son elegibles para graduarse con honores. Hay tres tipos de honores: los m�s altos honores, honores altos y honores. Graduaci�n con los Honores mas altos La designaci�n de honores m�s altos aparecer� en el documento y diploma del graduado quien ha obtenido un promedio de 4.0 (GPA). El graduado con honores altos deber� haber completado al menos 30 unidades en uno de los Colegios de la comunidad del Distrito del Condado de Ventura, 18 o m�s de esas unidades deben haber recibido una calificaci�n de letra (A,B,C,etc.) Graduaci�n con Honores altos La designaci�n de honores aparecer� en el documento y diploma del graduado quien ha obtenido un promedio de 3.75 (GPA). El graduado deber� haber completado al menos 30 unidades en uno de los Colegios de la comunidad del Distrito del Condado de Ventura, 18 o m�s de esas unidades deben haber recibido una calificaci�n de letra (A,B,C,etc.) Graduaci�n con Honores La designaci�n de honores aparecer� en el documento y diploma del graduado que ha obtenido un promedio de 3.5 (GPA). El graduado deber� haber completado al menos 30 unidades en uno de los Colegios de la comunidad del Distrito del Condado de Ventura, 18 o m�s de esas unidades deben haber recibido unacalificaci�ndeletra(A,B,C,etc.) Regulaci�n de Grabadoras en Clase La ley del estado en California proh�be el uso por cualquier persona en una sala de clase de aparatos electr�nicos para grabar o escuchar sin el consentimiento previo del profesor/a y de la administraci�n del Colegio. Cualquier estudiante que necesita usar aparatos electr�nicos paragrabardebeasegurarelconsentimientodelprofesor/a. Estudiantes que necesitan utilizar aparatos de grabaci�n como comodidad de una incapacidad deben recibir verificaci�n con el programa ACCESS (805)378-1461ydebenproporcionarverificaci�nalprofesor/aantes de uso. Servicios al Estudiante Los Servicios Estudiantiles en el Colegio de Oxnard existen para proporcionar apoyo a los estudiantes actuales y anticipados para el acceso y el �xito educativo. Se ha adoptado la Teor�a del Desarrollo Estudiantil en el Colegio de Oxnard como el modelo para guiar a los estudiantes hacia el desarrollo de caracter�sticas de independencia y confianzaparaanimarlaadquisici�ndelashabilidadesparael�xito acad�mico y profesional. En apoyo de este modelo filos�fico, los ServiciosEstudiantileseval�anla preparaci�nacad�micadelestudiante y proporcionan las recomendaciones para los cursos apropiados, programas del estudio y consolidan la retenci�n la persistencia con cursos de crecimiento personal, recursos financieros, actividades estudiantiles,comunicaci�ncontinuayactividadesdeAlertaTemprana. La siguiente lista descriptiva de Servicios Estudiantiles explica los programas y servicios disponibles al estudiante. CalWORKs del Colegio de Oxnard En California, la Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF) fue implementado y nombrado el Programa de Oportunidades de Empleo y Responsabilidad para J�venes (CalWORKs). Como resultado de ello, se han hecho disponibles recursos y servicios adicionales a recipientes de TANF que asisten a Colegios comunitarios. El programa de CalWORKs de la Comunidad de Oxnard combina preparaci�n para oportunidades de empleo con servicios estudiantiles intensivos para ayudar a los recipientes de TANF a lograr sus metas educativas y de su carrera. . Consejer�a acad�mica y de CalWORKs . Desarrollo de un Plan Individualizado de Entrenamiento . Empleo-Estudio . Asistencia en ubicaci�n de empleo . Internados . Asistencia con Cuidado de Ni�os . Asistencia con Ayuda Financiera . Referencias para servicio dental . Referencias para tutor�a acad�mica INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 . Cursos de t�rmino corto . Orientaci�n y diagn�stico . Talleres de preparaci�n para empleo PARA INFORMACI�N y citas, LLAME al (805) 986-5887 Colegio de Oxnard. Oficina de CalWORKs Situada en el Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles de la Comunidad CSSC en Sal�n 119. Centro de Carreras �Necesita Ud. ayuda en seleccionar una carrera? El Centro de Carreras tiene materiales de investigaci�n que le ayudar�n en tomar su decisi�n personal. Esto incluye inventarios de intereses e indicadores de tipos de personalidad. Listas de oportunidades de empleo en el campus y de afuera se mantienen a su disposici�n en el Centro, como tambi�n informaci�n sobre posibilidades de empleo, el escribir su historial de empleo, habilidades para procurar empleo, y servicios de ubicaci�n de empleo para estudiantes. Asesor�a Acad�mica Filosof�a de los Consejeros El prop�sito de los consejeros del Colegio de Oxnard es proveer sesiones de orientaci�n en grupo o individuales, en las cuales los estudiantessesientanconlibertaddeforjarsuplanacad�mico,carreras e intereses personales, como parte del proceso de hacer decisiones significativas en sus vidas. Elm�todoconsejero-estudianteensutotalidadestimulaalestudiante a atender a sus intereses inmediatos y le ayuda a explorar opciones. Los problemas de los estudiantes son tratados en una forma completa, lo cual puede incluir hacer un examen completo de estilos de vida y de c�mo la forma de vida de cada individuo puede afectar su desarrollo educacional. Informaci�n Acad�mica Una de las principales responsabilidades de los consejeros del Colegio de Oxnard es ayudar a los estudiantes a planear un programa de estudio el cual refleje apropiadamente sus intereses personales, su potencial y motivaci�n. La funci�n del asesor (consejero), sin embargo, es la de aconsejar; por lo dem�s, la responsabilidad de informarse de los requisitos e inscribirse en los cursos apropiados recae en el estudiante. Los estudiantes que se registren en el Colegio de Oxnard por primera vez y los que est�n a prueba, deben participar en el proceso de Matriculaci�n. Se les recomienda a los estudiantes hablar con un consejeroantesdematricularse.Puedenhacersecitasconunconsejero por tel�fono. Elecci�n de Carrera y Planificaci�n de Vida Losconsejerospuedenproporcionaralosestudiantesinformaci�n sobre una variedad de carreras profesionales. Visitando el Centro de Carreras, asistiendo a las clases de Desarrollo Personal y reuni�ndose conlosconsejeros,losestudiantestienenlaoportunidaddeexplorar la relaci�n que existe entre la carrera elegida, los procedimientos para hacer decisiones y los valores personales. Clases de Desarrollo Personal La participaci�n en las clases de Desarrollo Personal de los estudiantes,la oportunidaddereflexionarsobre laformaenque han actuado en el pasado y el presente, y al mismo tiempo les proporciona una atm�sfera favorable para la auto-exploraci�n. Estas clases le ayudan al estudiante a seguir sus estudios y son parte del proceso de Matriculaci�n. Preocupaciones Personales Profesionales debidamente entrenados est�n disponibles para consultaspersonales.Pormediodelm�todoestablecidolosconsejeros ayudar�n al estudiante a explorar alternativas inmediatas en situaciones cr�ticas o le asistir� al hacer su decisi�n para que tenga mayores probabilidades de �xito mientras asiste al Colegio de Oxnard. Si necesitanm�sayuda,losconsejerospuedendarserviciodereferencias e indicar al estudiante d�nde puede obtener servicios adicionales en el Colegio y recursos en la comunidad. Centro de Ayuda Educativa (EAC) (anteriormente DSP&S) El Centro de Ayuda Educativa (EAC) ofrece servicio de apoyo para asegurar la inclusi�n, integraci�n y participaci�n completa de personas con incapacidades. El Centro de Ayuda Educativa trabaja para cumplir con ambos requisitos federales y estatales de accesibilidad que se requieren por ley para las personas incapacitadas. El prop�sito del Centro de Ayuda Educativa es de proporcionar servicio de apoyo y cumplir con todas las necesidades de estudiantes calificadosconincapacidadesverificadas.EACpromueveelpotencial educativoyocupacional deestudiantes conimpedimentos demobilidad, visual, auditivos, de comunicaci�n, aprendizaje, heridas cerebrales, incapacidades de desarrollo y m�s. Nuestra oficina promueve el �xito del estudiante ofreci�ndole los siguientes servicios: Inscripci�n temprana, referencia de tutor�a acad�mica, int�rpretes para estudiantes sordo-mudos y clases de computaci�n designadas para cumplir con las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes. Procesamiento de palabras e instrucci�n de ayuda con computadoras tambi�n est�n disponiblesennuestroCentrodeTecnolog�a.Equipoadaptivoespec�fico incluye lectores de pantalla, imprenta engrandecida, sintetizadores de habla, adaptaciones de teclado, computadoras con reconocimiento de teclas �pticas y activadas a la voz. Ofrecemos clases en lectura b�sica, ortograf�a,matem�ticas,desarrollodelvocabulario,mejoramientoen destrezas de language y estrategias de memorizaci�n. El Centro de Ayuda Educativa ofrece asesor�a para acomodar las necesidades espec�ficas de nuestros estudiantes inclusive: asesor�a acad�mica,consejopersonal,asistenciaparatransferenciaauniversidad y ubicaci�n en empleo por medio del WorkAbility III Program. Reglamentos y Procedimientos El utilizar las modificaciones acad�micas proporcionadas por el programa y los servicios del Centro de Ayuda Educativa (EAC) es estrictamente voluntario y a ning�n estudiante se le pueden negar las acomodacionesnecesariasporque�l/ellaescojanoutilizarelprograma de EAC. El estudiante debe proporcionar documentaci�n profesional de su incapacidadalconsejero generaldel Colegio o alinstructor de clases quien har� los arreglos necesarios para sus acomodaciones. Reglamentos:(Estar�nretenidosenelEAC,laOficinadeSaludy la Oficina del Decano de Servicios Estudiantiles para referencia.) Losestudiantesconincapacidadqueescojannoregistrarseconel EAC pero requieren alguna modificaci�n o acomodaci�n acad�mica pueden pedir el servicio necesario de un consejero general o de un instructor. 1. El estudiante se identifica al consejero general o al instructor como un estudiante con una incapacidad que no desea asociarse con el EAC. 2. El estudiante pide la(s) acomodaci�n(es) necesaria(s). 3. El estudiante debe suplir la documentaci�n generada profesionalmente de la incapacidad al consejero o profesor quien luego habr� de remitirla al centro de salud del Colegio. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL 4. Elinstructoroconsejeropuedeconsultarosolicitarelconsejo delCoordinadordeEACoalconsejerodenecesidadesespeciales con respecto a la(s) acomodaci�n(es) pedida(s). 5. Si la acomodaci�n requiere costos, favor de comunicarse con el Decano de Servicios Estudiantiles. Servicios y Programas de Oportunidad Extensa (EOPS) EOPS fu� fundado en 1969 con el prop�sito de animar a los Colegios comunitariosaestablecereimplementarprogramasdirigidosaidentificar aestudiantesdebajosingresosydesventajasacad�micas,yaaumentar la cantidad de estos estudiantes a ser ayudados por los Colegios. En el Colegio de Oxnard el Programa de EOPS est� dise�ado para darles a los estudiantes elegibles la oportunidad y asistencia necesarias para completar exitosamente su programa acad�mico de transferencia y/u ocupacional. EOPS suplementa los programas regulares educativos y anima a los estudiantes a participar en otros programas del Colegio y a maximizar el uso de sus servicios. Los servicios de apoyo de EOPS le ayudan al estudiante a sobrepasar muchos obst�culos que un nuevo ambiente y un nuevo Colegio pueden presentar. AgenciasCooperativas de Recursosparala Educaci�n (CARE) esun serviciocooperativobajoladirecci�ndeEOPSyenconecci�nconel Departamento de Estado de Desarrollo Ocupacional, El Departamento del Estado de Servicios Sociales, departamentos locales de bienestar (Welfare) y la Oficina del Rector de los Colegios Comunitarios de California. Es un servicio de apoyo dirigido espec�ficamente para recipientes de Welfare. �C�mosepuedecalificarparalosprogramasyserviciosdeEOPS/ CARE? .Elegible para cancelaci�n de cuota de la Mesa del Gobernador: AoB .Inscrito a tiempo completo (12 unidades) .Residente de California .Menos de 40 unidades de cr�dito aplicable hacia el t�tulo colegial .Desventajado educativamente .ParacalificarparaCARE,elestudiantedebetenerunni�o/-ade menos de 14 a�os y debe ser un recipiente de TANF actualmente. Programas bajo el patrocinio de EOPS: .Todo estudiante del programa CARE es participante del programa EOPS. Agencias Cooperativas de Recursos para la Educaci�n (CARE). CARE proporciona servicios especializados para estudiantes solteros que encabezan a una familia y tienen por lo menos un hijo menor de 14 a�os que recibe asistencia monetaria. Estudiantes de CalWORKs que satisfacen el criterio de CARE tambi�n pueden ser elegibles para estos servicios. .Padre/Madre Adolescente est�financiadoporunabecaespecial de la Ciudad de Oxnard. Es un programa colaborativo que proporciona servicios especializados para estudiantes que son padres/madres adolescentes y que son residentes en La Colonia, Pleasant Valley Village, Squires, y otros Sitios de Vivienda P�blica de la Ciudad de Oxnard. Servicios proporcionados por EOPS/CARE: Consejeria .Consejer�a acad�mica/personal: individual o en grupo .Orientaci�n en decisiones de carrera u ocupaci�n .Informaci�n sobre CalWORKS .Desarrollo de plan educativo .Servicios de Transferencia/transitivos .Administraci�n de tiempo personal .Ayuda con el proceso de ayuda financiera Ayuda Financiera* en forma de becas de EOPS y/o CARE a estudianteselegiblesconnecesidadfinancieradeacuerdoalaspautas del T�tulo V. Talleres para facilitar el progreso y logro acad�mico del estudiante, con �nfasis especial en su �xito acad�mico y orientaci�n de su carrera. Pre-Registracion tiene lugar cada semestre antes de las fechas de registraci�n regular. Esto le facilita al estudiante de EOPS a inscribirse temprano y asegurar su inscripci�n en las clases que necesite antes de que todos los dem�s estudiantes se inscriban. Servicio de Libros* aestudiantes elegiblesde EOPS para ayudarlos con el costo de libros. Servicios Adicionales para ayudar al estudiante a logar sus metas educativas:Tutor�aacad�mica,Consejer�aporestudiantesavanzados, Clase de Exito Colegial: EOPS-PG R100A, Orientaciones y Paquetes de Sobrevivencia. *No cubre el costo entero de libros. Becas, libros y cualquier forma de apoyo monetario est�n limitados a la disponibilidad de fondos. PARA INFORMACI�N y citas, LLAME AL (805) 986-5827 Oficina de EOPS/CARE. Localizada en el Centro Comunitario de Servicios Estudiantiles CSSC en Sal�n 124-125. Ingl�s Como Segundo Idioma (ESL) Las clases de Ingl�s Como Segundo Idioma (ESL) se dividen en cuatro niveles de gram�tica y escritura, conversaci�n, lectura, y vocabulario. Algunas clases se ense�an con metodolog�a biling�e paraloshispanohablantesqueprefierenayudaenespa�olenlasclases de ingl�s. La secuencia de las clases es la siguiente: Conversaci�n Lectura Gram�tica/Escritura Vocabulario (40�s) (50�s) (60�s) Nivel 1 ESL 40 ESL 50 ESL 60 ESL 30D, E, F, G Nivel 2 ESL 42 ESL 52 ESL 62 ESL 30D, E, F, G Nivel 3 ESL 44 ESL 54 ESL 64 ESL 30H, 30J (Crossroads Cafe) Nivel 4 ESL 46 ENGL 56 ENGL 66 ENGL 80, 30S, 30V SPCH 100 ENGL 95 ENGL 68 ENGL 30�s (Cualquier Serie) ENGL 100 ENGL 90 ENGL 96 Conversacion: ESL R040 Conversaci�n en Ingl�s 1/English Conversation 1 ESL R042 Conversaci�n en Ingl�s 2/English Conversation 2 ESL R044 Conversaci�n en Ingl�s 3/English Conversation 3 ESL R046 Habilidades de escuchar y hablar/ ESL Oral/Listening Skills Lectura: ESL R050 Lectura 1/Reading Skills 1 ESL R052 Lectura 2/Reading Skills 2 ESL R054 Lectura 3/Reading Skills 3 ENGL R056 Lectura 4/Reading Skills 4 Gramatica y Escritura: ESL R060 Gram�tica y Escritura 1/Grammar & Writing 1 ESL R062 Gram�tica y Escritura 2/Grammar & Writing 2 ESL R064 Gram�tica y Escritura 3/Grammar & Writing 3 ENGL R066 Gram�tica y Escritura 4/Grammar & Writing 4 Vocabulario: ESL R030D Vocabulario ESL (Varias Temas/ESL Vocabulary (Various Topics) ESL R030E Vocabulario ESL (Varias Temas/ESL Vocabulary INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 (Various Topics) ESL R030F Vocabulario ESL (Varias Temas/ESL Vocabulary (Various Topics) ESL R030G Vocabulario ESL (Varias Temas/ESL Vocabulary (Various Topics) ESL R030H, Crossroads Cafe 1 y 2/ Crossroads Cafe 1 and 2 ESL R030J, Crossroads Cafe 1 y 2/ Crossroads Cafe 1 and 2 ENGL R030V Vocabulario/Vocabulary ENGL R030S Ortograf�a/Spelling ENGL R080 Desarrollo de Vocabulario/Developmental Vocabulary Cursos generalmente ense�ados de una manera biling�e son: ENGL R030EV ABC-1-1-1 unidades Vocabulario Biling�e (Niveles 1, 2, 3) PG R101AB-3 unidades Planificaci�n de Vida y Carrera (Nivel 2) PE R124-1 1/2 unidades Baile Folkl�rico Mexicano SPAN R107-3 unidades Cultura y Civilizaci�n Hisp�nica SPAN R108-5 unidades Gram�tica Espa�ola y Composici�n SPAN R117-3 unidades Literatura Hispanoamericana SPAN R140-R141 -5 unidades Espa�ol para el Hispanohablante Servicios Financieros ElColegiodeOxnardest�dedicadoaproveerasistenciafinanciera alosestudiantesquecalifiquenyquenopuedanpagarelcostodesu educaci�n. El Servicio Financiero del Colegio de Oxnard ayuda a m�s del 43% de sus estudiantes con alg�n tipo de ayuda financiera. El Colegio de Oxnard participa en un sin�mero de programas Federales y Estatales, dise�ados para asistir a los estudiantes con sus gastos en el Colegio. Becas �Grants� son dineros que no tienen que pagarse y est�n basados en la necesidad econ�mica del estudiante. Los estudiantes deben de calificar con ciertas reglas Federales/Estatales para ser elegibles. Federal Pell Grant: Este programa est� basado en la necesidad financiera del estudiante y la inscripci�n. Esta ayuda var�a de $200 a $4,050 por a�o academico. FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG): FSEOG es un programa de ayuda para los estudiantes que califican para el PELL GRANT. FSEOG es un programa dentro del Campus (fondos limitados). La ayuda depende de los fondos disponibles y est�n designados para los estudiantes con mayor necesidad econ�mica. La ayuda var�a de $100 a $800 por a�o acad�mico. Programa Federal de Trabajo/Estudio (FWS): FWS es un programa de ayuda-propia que provee trabajo de medio tiempo (generalmente en el campus) a los estudiantes no graduados y a los graduados (undergraduate and graduate). FWS es un programa en el Campus. Los fondos se adjudican seg�n la necesidad del estudiante y si hay fondos disponibles. La ayuda var�a de $500 a $3,000 por a�o acad�mico. State Cal Grants: Los programas de becas del Estado de California, son para estudiantes no graduados (undergraduates). La reciente expansi�n de este programa, incluye: Cal Grant A&B, Cal Grant A&B Competitivo, Cal Grant C y Cal Grant T. Los estudiantes deber�n ser residentes de California y asistir a una instituci�n educativa elegible en California. La ayuda var�a de $150 a $1,551 por a�o acad�mico. Nuevos Programas de Cal Grant Empezando con la clase de graduados del a�o 2000-2001, los estudiantes del cuarto a�o de Preparatoria y que satisfagan los requisitos acad�micos (3.0 GPA) para Cal Grant A; 2.0 GPA para Cal Grant B, y que est�n dentro de cierto presupuesto econ�mico y lo soliciten a tiempo, recibir�n Cal Grant A o B. Todos los estudiantes de un Colegio de la comunidad que satisfagan los otros requisitos del programa y lo soliciten a tiempo, recibir�n un beneficio llamado �California Community College Transfer Entitlement� El Cal Grant T es solamente para estudiantes que planeen asistir a un programa para credencial de ense�anza e incluye un requisito de servicio de ense�anza. Cal Grant A:CalGrantAayudaalosestudiantesdebajosrecursos econ�micos con la colegiatura e inscripci�n a un Colegio de 4 a�os. Los estudiantes que escogen asistir a un Colegio de la comunidad podr�nponerenreservaestaayudapor2a�oshastaquesetransfieran. Cal Grant B: Cal Grant B provee un estipendio de vivienda (y algunas veces ayuda con la colegiatura de inscripciones) para estudiantes de bajos recursos econ�micos. Ayuda en el Colegio de la comunidad est� limitada para ayuda de vivienda, libros, materiales y transportaci�n. Cal Grant C: Cal Grant C es la ayuda para estudiantes inscritos enprogramasdecarrerasdeeducaci�n(CertificadodeDistincion/AS diplomas) y no tienen planes de transferirse. La ayuda es para pagar libros, materiales y equipo. Cal Grant T: Cal Grant T cubre un a�o de inscripci�n y colegiatura paraunprogramadepreparaci�nprofesionaldemaestro.Losrecipientes deber�n ense�ar en una escuela de bajo nivel por un a�o por cada $2,000 que reciban durante 4 a�os. Grant de Colegio de la Comunidad para Transferirse: Todos los estudiantes que satisfagan los requisitos de admisi�n para una instituci�n de 4 a�os, sea menor de 24 a�os y satisfaga otros requisitos del programa, recibir�n un Cal Grant A o B para asistir a un Colegio de 4 a�os. Esto se activ� para el a�o acad�mico del 2002 -2003. Reglamentos Federales para Retiro (Withdrawal) Reglamentos Federales requieren que los estudiantes permanezcan inscritos o se enfrenten con la obligaci�n de pagar la ayuda financiera recibida. LosestudiantesquedejenTODASsus clasesantesdecompletarm�sdel60%delsemestre,tendr�nsuayuda financierarecalculada,basadaenelporcentajedelsemestrecompletado y tendr�n que pagar una parte de la ayuda financiera recibida. Becas El programa de becas en el Colegio consiste en becas consolidadas por medio de transacciones entre OC y donantes privados, y las becas que provienen de organizaciones locales en la comunidad. Aunque se toma en consideraci�n la situaci�n econ�mica del estudiante, es necesario enfatizar que la eligibilidad se establece por medio de la eligibilidad del estudiante para satisfacer los requisitos acad�micos y otros estipulados por los patrocinadores de las becas. El programa de becas est� dirigido por el Centro de Carreras. Detalles espec�ficosacercadeeligibilidadyprocedimientosparaaplicaciones se les provee en el folleto de becas del Colegio de Oxnard. Centro de Salud/Seguro de Accidente La cuota de salud que se le require pagar cuando se registra le dispone todos los servicios y programas del Centro de Salud Estudiantil. Tambi�n le provee un seguro de accidente mientras est� en el Colegio. El Centro de Salud (Enfermer�a), se encuentra en el edificio de ServiciosparaEstudiantes;proveem�ltiplesserviciosparalasaludy cuando sea necesario, se dar�n recomendaciones para obtener servicios m�dicos fuera del Colegio en la comunidad m�dica. Los servicios que se prestan incluyen: primeros auxilios, examen y tratamiento de enfermedades, planificaci�n familiar, pruebas de embarazo, ex�menes de la vista y o�dos, presi�n arterial, enfermedades ven�reas, c�ncer, tuberculosis e inmunizaciones contra el t�tano. Otros servicios son: informaci�n sobre el abuso de drogas y alcohol, consejeros y conferencias. Los servicios de doctor, especialista de saludparamujeres,dermat�logo,psic�logayenfermerasseobtienen con o sin cita. Todo estudiante matriculado tiene derecho a estos servicios. Citas con un psic�logo est�n disponibles en el Centro de Salud. Llame para hacerunacitasitienepreocupacionesqueest�ninterfiriendoconsus metas acad�micas. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL El horario para los servicios profesionales var�a cada semestre e incluye horas por las tardes. Por favor consulte el folleto del Centro deSaludEstudiantilparaloshorarios�specificos.Paraayudar�pida, se le recomienda hacer una cita. Servicios a Veteranos El Acta de Re-ajustamiento de 1966 (PL 89-358) proporciona asistencia educativa a veteranos que prestaron servicio militar activo por un periodo de m�s de 180 d�as. La pensi�n b�sica mensual educativa por capacitarse puede pagarse a tiempo completo (12 unidades), a tres cuartos de tiempo (9 unidades), o a medio tiempo (6 unidades). Los veteranos tambi�n pueden calificar para recibir ayuda financiera. A todo veterano recibiendo Beneficios Educativos de Veteranos se le requiere (1) entregar a la Oficina de Admisi�n y Registros los expedientes de cada Colegio asistido previamente, y (2) completar un Formulario de Servicio al Veterano (VSF) con un consejero del Colegio. Los cursos NO ser�n certificados para beneficios de VA hasta que esto se haya completado. Solamente los cursos que cumplan requisitosparasuprogramadeestudioyobjetivodet�tuloqueest�n indicados en el VSF ser�n certificados para pago. Si el objetivo educativo es cambiado, el estudiante tendr� que completar un VSF nuevo. LosVeteranosdebenpedircertificaci�ndeinscripci�ncadasemestre si quieren continuar recibiendo los beneficios. Adem�s de las normas de probaci�n y destituci�n aplicables a todo estudiante, la Administraci�n de los Veteranos requiere que adopten normasdeprogresoparalaCertificaci�ndeBeneficiosEducativos.La Oficina de Admisi�n y Archivos le notificar� a VA que el progreso satisfactorionoseest�llevandoacaboynocertificaralaelegibilidadsi el veterano ha sido destituido por reglamentos de progreso acad�mico. Hay procedimientos en que el cr�dito puede obtenerse por medio de instituciones cooperativas que pueden aceptarse por el Colegio por otras experiencias militares. BajoreglamentosexistentesdelaAdministraci�ndeVeteranos,un estudiantequerepiteuncursonoeselegiblepararecibirbeneficiosde veteranos en la mayor�a de casos. Los veteranos deben, por lo tanto, consultarconel/laAsistentedeVeteranosenlaOficinadeAdmisi�n y Archivos antes de repetir un curso. AB272: La prioridad del registro se concede a cualquier miembro o al miembro anterior de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos para cualquier t�rmino acad�mico que se atendio en el plazo de dos a�os de dejar el servicio activo. . Organizaciones y Actividades Estudiantiles La Asociaci�n de estudiantes del Colegio de Oxnard (ASOC) fue fundada en 1975. Esta asociaci�n tiene una gran responsabilidad con los estudiantes en general, clubes, y otras organizaciones. El prop�sito de la asociaci�n est� en completa armon�a con los objetivosdelColegio,porejemplo,oportunidadesparaeldesarrollo personal y enriquecimiento educacional, liderazgo, y cooperaci�n entre grupos. Ser representante de ASOC exige un gran esfuerzo, pero da mucha satisfacci�n. Las elecciones son dos veces por a�o, en el oto�o y en la primavera. El t�rmino de cada puesto es por todo el a�o acad�mico. Para lanzar su candidatura, el estudiante puede conseguir una formulario en la oficinadeActividadesEstudiantiles.Paraserelegiblecomocandidato, elestudiantedebetenerunpromediode2.5omejorymantenereste promedio durante su puesto. Cinco unidades es el requisito m�nimo paracorrerparasenadoryoficialderelacionesp�blicas,yunm�nimo de seis unidades es requerido para la candidatura de presidente, vicepresidente, secretario o tesorero. Se les invita a todos los estudiantes a participar en las actividades queelijanyaseaelgobiernoestudiantil,eventosmusicales,atletismo, o actividades de los clubes. Actividades Estudiantiles Las actividades incluyen: gobierno estudiantil, clubes y organizaciones, ferias, talleres sobre desarrollo personal y liderazgo, y otros eventos de diversi�n. A todo estudiante se le invita a participar en cualquiera de nuestras actividades. Los clubes existentes invitan la participaci�n de nuevos miembros. Se ofrece tambi�n un servicio de intercambiodeinformaci�n sobrevivienda,contarjetasactualizadas provistas por individuos que buscan u ofrecen vivienda. El programa presta tambi�n informaci�n de servicio habitacional con tarjetas actualizadas que proveen individuos que solicitan este servicio. Atletismo �Los C�ndores� del Colegio compiten en la Conferencia Oeste del estado. Existen equipos de balompi�, baloncesto, b�isbol, atletismo y marat�nparavarones.Lasmujerescompitenenbalompi�,baloncesto, marat�n y atletismo. Los estudiantes que participan en atletismo deben estar inscritos en clases que sumen un total de 12 unidades o m�s durante la temporada enqueest�njugandoundeporteydebenmantenerunpromediode2.0. Deben completar un total de 24 unidades o m�s antes del comienzo del semestre de la segunda temporada en que participen. Se requiere que todos los estudiantes firmen un contrato acad�mico estipulando las clases que estudian mientras asisten al Colegio de Oxnard. Centro de Informaci�n Estudiantil y Transferencia El Centro de Informaci�n Estudiantil y Transferencia del Colegio de Oxnard colabora con el programa de estudiantes mentores de PASS para proporcionar los servicios de apoyo necesario para promover el �xito educativo y ocupacional. Estos servicios consisten en ayuda relacionada a Admisi�n y Registros, Matriculaci�n, Ayuda Financiera, informaci�n de consejer�a acad�mica, EAC, y EOPS. Centro de Transferencia ElCentro de Transferencia proporcionar�asesor�a de transferenciaa instituciones p�blicas y privadas de educaci�n superior. Los cat�logos de Colegio, el Programa computarizado ASSIST de informaci�n acad�mica junto con el/la consejero/-a del Centro de Transferenciapuede ayudar al estudiante a desarrollar un plan educativo. Hableconrepresentantesuniversitariossobresusoportunidades de transferirse. Asesores de varias instituciones p�blicas y privadas est�n presentes en el Colegio cada semestre para sostener citas con estudiantes individualmente,para evaluar sus expedientes acad�micos, dirigir talleres sobre procedimientos de transferencia, y proporcionar servicios de ayuda con la solicitud de admisi�n. Obtenga informaci�n sobre Garant�as de Admisi�n de Transferencia. Aprenda acerca de Acuerdos de Admisi�n y de Garant�as de Admisi�n de Transferencia (TAA y TAG) que el Colegio de Oxnard tiene para darles prioridad a los estudiantes en obtener la admisi�n a Colegios y �reas de especializaci�n acad�mica. Actualmente, Oxnard tiene acuerdos con la Universidad de California en Santa B�rbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, la Universidad del Estado de California en Northridge, CSU Channel Islands y la Universidad Luterana de California. Biblioteca/Centro de Recursos de Aprendizaje En este edificio se ubican la Biblioteca del Colegio, el Centro de Aprendizaje,elLaboratoriodeDestrezasAcad�micasyelLaboratorio de Acceso Abierto, el Centro de Medios, el Centro de Matem�ticas, el Centro de Tutor�a Acad�mica y el Centro de Escritura. INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Biblioteca http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/library/index.asp La Biblioteca del Colegio de Oxnard apoya el curr�culum con proporcionar 34,000 libros, 87 revistas impresas y bases inform�ticas para cumplir con las necesidades diversas de informaci�n de los estudiantes, profesores, personal y comunidad. Las bases inform�ticas accesibles a la comunidad del Colegio de Oxnard son Biography Resource Center, CQ Researcher, Health & Wellness, FACTS. com y ProQuest. El acceso desde afuera del Colegio a la colecci�n electr�nica est� disponible a todo estudiante actualmente inscrito, al profesorado y al personal. Para accesar las bases inform�ticas desde su casa: 1. Se�ale el indicador a http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/library/ index.asp 2. Click en �Online Databases� (desde la Biblioteca solamente). 3. Click en �Oxnard College Library Remote Access Login� (instrucciones para accesar desde afuera). 4. Escribasun�merodeseguro socialon�merodeidentificaci�n estudiantil y PIN, siguiendo instrucciones (para acceso desde afuera). 5. Seleccione la base inform�tica de la lista de �Oxnard College Library Online Resources�. Elpersonalreservaelderechodefijarprioridadalainvestigaci�nacad�mica. El Centro de Aprendizaje, ubicado en el segundo piso, ofrece un Laboratorio de Acceso Abierto de Computaci�n, Inf�rmese en elEscritoriodeCirculaci�nsobrelasreglasyprestaci�n, tarjetaspara el uso de la biblioteca, reservaci�n de libros y preguntas de �ndole general. El periodo de prestaci�n de materiales es de tres semanas. Los materiales de reserva se pueden pedir por el n�mero del curso en el Escritorio de Circulaci�n. El Escritorio de Referencia est� para asistirleencuestionesdeinformaci�nsobrelibros,referenciaytrabajos asignados de clases o prestaciones de libros de otras bibliotecas. Otros servicios disponibles incluyen visitas de introducci�n y orientaci�n a la biblioteca, como tambi�n la facilidad de imprimir o fotocopiar documentos.Los bibliotecariosprofesionales est�ndisponibles durante el d�a y las tardes para asistirle. Al estudiante se le recomienda utilizar al m�ximo la Biblioteca y sus recursos. Puede dirigir sus preguntas al personal de la Biblioteca llamando al (805) 986-5820 o (805) 986-5800 ext.1971. Centro de Aprendizaje El Centro de Aprendizaje en el Colegio de Oxnard est� situado en el segundo piso de la Biblioteca. Por medio de una variedad de materialesdeaprendizajeprogramados,queabarcanmuchasdisciplinas, elCentrodeAprendizajeproporcionaunagamaenormedeservicios que suplementan la instrucci�n de cursos a trav�s del curr�culum y promueven el estudio independiente individualizado. La variedad de servicios est�n a la disposici�n del estudiante, el profesorado, personal y miembros de la comunidad. M�dulosdeinstrucci�nindividualizadaest�ndisponiblesporcr�dito acad�mico en la lectura (para aumentar la rapidez y comprensi�n), la escritura, el ortograf�a, vocabulario, tomar apuntes, recursos bibliotecarios,habilidadesparaelestudio,tomarex�menesobjetivosy de redacci�n escrita, repaso de gram�tica y de puntuaci�n, y escritura de trabajos investigativos. Los cursos le ofrecen al estudiante la oportunidad de aprender a su propio paso. Medios tecnol�gicos y materiales autodid�cticos tambi�n est�n disponibles para suplementar la instrucci�n de los cursos o para el estudio independiente. Hay instructores que sostienen horarios para ayudar al estudiante en �reas de habilidades acad�micas y otras disciplinas durante el d�a y la tarde. Videos de cursos grabados est�n a la disposici�n visual del estudiante. Las computadoras est�n disponibles para el acceso de MyVCCCD, o de investigaci�n acad�mica. Se permite imprimir a 10 centavos la p�gina. Las Tarjetas para Imprimir se pueden comprar al fondo de la Biblioteca. Visitas de orientaci�n alColegio seofrecen yse recomiendan porcita. Se proporciona servicio de recuperaci�n de ex�menes. Para informarse del horario durante el semestre, llame al Centro de Aprendizaje. El horariodeveranopuedevariar. ElCentrodeAprendizajepermanececerrado los fines de semana y todos los d�as festivos. ElCentrodeAprendizajedelColegiodeOxnardtieneunpersonal disponible a asistirle con sus necesidades de recursos acad�micos. Puede dirigir sus preguntas al personal llamando al (805)986-5800 x1974 o al (805) 986-5839. Servicios de Tutor�a Acad�mica El Centro de Tutor�a Acad�mica del Colegio de Oxnard, ubicado en el segundo piso de la Biblioteca en el Edificio de Recursos deAprendizaje, proporciona servicios de tutor�a acad�mica gratuitos a todo estudiante inscrito que quiera fortalecer sus habilidades y destrezas acad�micas. La tutor�a se ofrece por estudiantes del Colegio por medio de uno de los centros principales; no hay necesidad de hacer cita por anticipaci�n. El Centro de Destrezas en Escritura ayuda con proyectos de redacci�n/investigaci�n en cualquier materia y a cualquier nivel del procesodeaprendizaje. ElCentrodeDestrezasenMatem�ticasayuda con cursos en ciencias y desde matem�ticas b�sicas hasta c�lculo. Los tutores acad�micos tienen historiales acad�micos sobresalientes y son seleccionados en base a sus logros en la materia que manejan como tutores, habilidad en comunicaci�n, y su manera de entender y apoyar a otros estudiantes positivamente. La misi�n del Centro Tutorial del Colegio de Oxnard es de ayudarle al estudiante a aprender a llevar adelante sus estudios independientemente por medio del uso de destrezas de estudio y estrategias que le ayudar�n a tener �xito en todos sus cursos. Estos servicios proporcionados por el Centro de Tutor�a acad�mica no tienen la intenci�n de sustituir la instrucci�n directa dictada por los profesores, sino est�n dise�ados a realzar los h�bitos de estudio y aprendizaje del estudiante. Visite el Centro de Tutor�a o ll�menos para m�s informaci�n al (805) 986-5846. Nuestro personal atento estar� contento de servirle. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 INFORMACI�N EN ESPA�OL Economic Development Programs Workplace Learning Resource Center and Training Institute Sponsored by the California Community College Economic Workforce Development (CCCEWD), the Workplace Learning Resource Centerspecializes in helping employers to assess the training needs of their employees, to design customized curriculum to meet their special needs and to provide employees with the opportunity to maintain and improve their workforce skills through classroomtraining.Theseresourcesaresharedwithoureight community colleges in Region VI. Each college provides the vehicle for on-site training through contract education. The college district�s Division of Economic Development generates workforce training through the WpLRC, which provides training in management and leadership, customer service, sexual harassment prevention, Vocational English as a Second Language, basic math skills, computer literacy and other areas of workforce development. The overall goal of the Workplace Learning Resource Center is to help employers remain competitive within their respective industry. This is a District program. To contact Josepha Baca, M.B.A., Project Director, please call (805) 654-6429. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Programs: Awards, Certificates, and Degrees Planning Your Education Counseling Office Transfer Center Student Services & Administration Building Student Services and Administration Building (805) 986-5816 (805) 986-5837 Counseling Faculty Transfer Center Coordination & Counseling: Ross Fontes Leo Orange Cesar Flores Daniel Goicoechea Everardo Rivera Olivia Menchaca David Lopez Ralph Smith Jose Vega Gloria Lopez Ana Maria Valle Judy McArthur Emma Waits Articulation Officer: Letty Mojica Shannon Davis Counseling Support Staff: Transfer Center Support Staff: Lucy Paez -Student Services Asst. I/Bilingual Marisa Gonzalez -Clerical Asst. I/Bilingual Make Educational Choices to Support Your Goals. Why are you attending Oxnard College? We all have unique interests and goals. You may be attending Oxnard College for any number of reasons. Oxnard College offers courses in an array of disciplines that can prepare you for skilled trades, specialized careers, jobadvancement,andtransfertomajorfour-yearcolleges or universities to further your education. Your goals should have a direct influence on the courses and programs you choose to complete while at Oxnard College. It is important to keep your goals in mind at all times when selecting classes and programs and to remain informed about requirements specific to your goals. Planning is Critical You may already know what you want to accomplish while enrolled at Oxnard College or you may be unaware of your options and what is necessary to reach your goals. Counseling at Oxnard College is available to help you identify your goals and to create an education plan that will help you achieve those goals. Counselors can also assist undecided students in clarifying what their goals are. It is to the student�s advantage to develop an Educational Plan as soon as possible. Schedule a counseling appointment to start exploring the possibilities. Proof of Your Success Oxnard College offers three distinct types of awards showing educational achievement. If you are hoping to apply skills and knowledge to the job market once you have finished at Oxnard College, having proof of your accomplishments can be an asset. Proficiency Awards show that you have successfully completed one or more courses in a targeted career or skills area. Certificates of Achievement requireconcentratedstudyinaspecificskill or knowledge area. Associate degrees are awards that arebroaderinscopethancertificatesbecausetheyrequire coursework in an array of disciplines to broaden your learning experience and strengthen your critical thinking skills. This is referred to as General Education. See a counselor to help determine which pattern you should follow. What do you want to accomplish at Oxnard College? . Prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a Bachelor�s degree. . Earn an Associate degree in a specific major or in General Studies with an area of emphasis. . Gain skills for job placement or advancement through a Certificate of Achievement or Proficiency Award. . Improve basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES Choosing an Educational Goal Which Educational Program is Right for You? The chart below shows the different opportunities available at Oxnard College to prepare you for your chosen career and the type of recognition you will receive for completing these programs. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to help you choose your specific educational goals. A list of all awards offered at Oxnard College can be found on the following page. Take a Proficiency Award to work ProficiencyAwardsaregiventostudentswhohave satisfactorily completed a course or a sequence of courses designed to lead them to specific types of employment or to updating their skills. These awards are not memorialized on student transcripts. See page 51 for a complete list of requirements for earning a Proficiency Award. Take an Associate Degree to work In this economy, it is advantageous to have a college degree. Most Associate degree majors atthe College are applicable to the local job market. An Associate degree requires the completion of 60 units including courses in general education and courses in the chosen major. Oxnard College also offers a General Studies degree that allows students to choose an area of emphasis from a group of disciplines rather than a specific major. See page 52 for a complete list of requirements for earning an Associate degree. Take a Certificate of Achievement to work Certificates of Achievement require a minimum of 18 unitsofconcentratedstudyinspecificskillorknowledge areas.Certificatesrequiremoreunitsandgenerallyprovide more depth than a proficiency award. Completion of a Certificate of Achievement makes a student eligible to participate in the spring graduation ceremony and is reflected on the student�s transcript. See page 51 for a complete list of requirements for earning a Certificate of Achievement. Transfer to Complete your Bachelor�s Degree Oxnard College offers students the opportunity to complete their associate degree while completing courses that prepare them to transfer and also apply towardstheirBachelor�sdegree. Inadditiontomajorsinspecificdisciplines,studentscanchoosetocomplete an Associate degree in General Studies PatternII or III. Both of these Patterns allow the student to complete the general education pattern recommended for their particularuniversityand/orfieldofstudy,whetherthat is a UC, CSU, Independent, or out-of-state institution. Students choosing General Studies will also choose an area of emphasis that includes the major preparation recommended by their intended transfer institution on the assist.org website. See page 56 for details. PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Curriculum, Awards, Certificates, and Degrees coursesassociatedegreecprertificateoficiencyaward Addictive Disorders Studies � Addictive Disorders Studies X X X � Addictive Disorders Studies in the Criminal Justice System X X X African-American Studies X Air Conditioning & Refrigeration � Air Conditioning & Refrigeration X X X American Sign Language X Anthropology � Anthropology X X Area Studies X Art � Art X X � Art Two-Dimensional Studio X X � Art Three-Dimensional Studio X X Asian-American Studies X Assistive Computer Technology X Astronomy X Automotive � Automotive Body and Fender Repair X X X � Automotive Technology X X X Biological Sciences � Anatomy X � Biology X X � Microbiology X � Physiology X Business � Accounting X X X � Business X X � Business Management X X X Chemistry * X X Chicano Studies X Child Development � Child Development X X X Communication Studies X Computer Information Systems � Administrative Assistant X X X � Office Information Systems X X X � Office Occupations Preparation X Cooperative Work Experience X CSU GE-Breadth X X Dental Assistant X X Dental Hygiene � Dental Hygiene X X Disability Studies X Economics � Economics X X Education X Employment Preparation X coursesassociatedegreecprertificateoficiencyaward Engineering Technology � Computer Networking X X X � Engineering Technology X X X English � English X X English as a Second Language X Environmental Studies � Coastal Environmental Studies * X Fire Technology � Fire Technology (Pre-Service) X X X � Fire Technology (Administrative Fire Services) X X X � Fire Technology (In-Service) X X X General Studies X Geography X Geology X Health Education X History � History X X Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management � Culinary Arts X X X � Restaurant Management X X X I GETC X X Interdisciplinary Studies X Japanese X Learning Skills X Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies* � Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies X X X Marine Studies � Marine Studies X Mathematics � Mathematics X X Music X Personal Growth/ Leadership X Philosophy � Philosophy X X Physical Education X Physical Science X Physics * X X � Technology * X � Physical Science * X Political Science � Political Science X X Psychology � Psychology X X Sociology � Sociology X X � Human Services Option X Spanish � Spanish X X Special Education X Speech (see Communication Studies) X Television Production Option X X *Submitted for State Approval ASSOCIATE DEGREES Awarded to students who have successfully completed a minimum of 60 semester units including general education and a minimum of 18 units in a major or area of emphasis. Units required vary by major. CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT Awarded to students who have successfully completed a State approved program of at least 18 semester units. PROFICIENCY AWARDS Recognition that a student has completed a prescribed program. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES Education Pathways 2010-2011 Earn a Proficiency Award A Proficiency Award may be given upon successful completion of a course or series of courses as designated in the College Catalog. 1. Select a Proficiency Award from the College Catalog and complete all course requirements specified. 2. Earn a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in all degree-applicable college and university work attempted. 3. Apply for your award in the Counseling Office. Note: Proficiency awards cannot be memorialized on a student transcript. Proficiency Awards Available: Office Occupations Preparation Earn a Certificate of Achievement Certificates of Achievement are designed to demonstrate that the student has completed coursework and developed capabilities relating to career or general education. 1. Select a Certificate of Achievement from the College Catalog and complete all course requirements specified. For a Certificate of Achievement, a student must successfully complete a course of study that has been approved by the California Community College Chancellor�s Office and that consists of 18 or more semester units of degree-applicable credit coursework. Certificate programs may also be approved for fewer units (a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 17.5 semester units of degree-applicable credit coursework). 2. Earn a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 in all degree-applicable college and university coursework attempted. 3. Complete at least 12 semester units in residence at the college granting the certificate. 4. Apply for your Certificate. The Certificate of Achievement is not automatically awarded when you complete the requirements. File an application for the Certificate of Achievement in the Counseling Office during the same semester in which you plan to finish the requirements. Certificates of Achievement Available: Accounting CSU GE-Breadth Addictive Disorders Studies Dental Assistant Addictive Disorders Studies in the Criminal Justice System Engineering Technology Administrative Assistant Fire Technology (Pre-Service) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Fire Technology (Admin. Fire Services) Automotive Body and Fender Repair Fire Technology (In-Service) Automotive Technology IGETC Business Management Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies Child Development Office Information Systems Computer Networking Restaurant Management Culinary Arts Note: While a grade of �C� or better is not required in each course in your major for a Certificate of Achievement, it is required for the Associate Degree. Therefore, if you think you might pursue your Associate Degree after completion of your certificate requirements, you should make sure you have at least a �C� in every course or you will need to repeat the courses in which you received a lower grade. PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Earn an Associate Degree Earn an Associate Degree An Associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree consisting of 60 semester units including general education requirements, major or emphasis requirements, and electives. Associate degrees may be earned in career technical areas or in the arts, mathematics, sciences, and humanities. 1. Choose from these two options and complete required General Education and Major/Area of Emphasis (18 units mimimum): . A.A. or A.S. in a specific major. See page 54. . A.A. in General Studies, Patterns I, II, or III. See pages 55 -57. 2. Complete a total of 60 degree-applicable semester units (General Studies Patterns II and III require all 60 units to be transferable units) 3. Earn a grade of �C� or better in every course in the major or area of emphasis selected. 4. Earn a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 for all degree-applicable college and university work attempted. 5. Competency: Demonstrate competency in reading, written expression, and mathematics a. Reading � minimum competency in reading is satisfied by completion of the requirements for the associate degree b. Written Expression � Minimum competency in written expression is satisfied by one of following: 1. Successful completion (A, B, C, or P) of a college English Composition course at the freshmen composition level, or 2. Successful completion (A, B, C, or P) of an equivalent English Composition course from a regionally accredited institution; or 3. A score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Composition; or 4. A score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Literature and Composition; or 5. A score of 5 or higher on the International Baccalaureate (IB) English HL exam; or 6. A score of 50 or higher on the College Level Examination Program (C.L.E.P) exam. c. Mathematics � Minimum competency in mathematics is satisfied by one of following: 1. Successful completion (A, B, C, or P) of a college mathematics course in Intermediate Algebra or 2. Successful completion (A, B, C, or P) of a course offered by the college mathematics department with an Intermediate Algebra or higher prerequisite; or 3. Successful completion (A, B, C, or P) of a course offered by a different department with an enforced prerequisite of Intermediate Algebra or higher; or 4. A score of 3 or higher on the AP Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam; or 5. A score of 3 or higher on the AP Statistics exam; or 6. A score of 4 or higher on the IB Mathematics HL exam; or 7. A score of 50 or higher on the CLEP College Mathematics or Precalculus exam; or 8. Successful passing of the VCCCD math competency exam; or 9. Successful completion (A, B, C, or P) of any course offered by the college�s math department,or approved by the math department if offered by another department, which includes demonstrated ability in all of the following: a. Simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations b. Solve problems and applications involving systems of equations in three variables c. Graph systems of inequalities in two variables d. Simplify expressions involving positive, negative, and rational exponents e. Perform mathematical operations on radical expressions and solve radical equations f. Solve quadratic equations and their applications using multiple methods g. Graph and evaluate elementary functions �definitions,domainand range, algebraand compositionof functions; and solve elementary exponential and logarithmic equations and related applications. 6. Residency: Completion of at least 12 semester units in residence at the college granting the degree. The Governing Board may make exceptions to the residency requirements in any instance in which it is determined that an injustice or hardship would otherwise be placed upon an individual student. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES Associate Degree Earn a Bachelor's Degree Earn a Bachelor's Degree WHAT IS A BACHELOR�S DEGREE? A Bachelor�s degree, sometimes called a baccalaureate degree, generally requires 4-5 years of study at a university. A Bachelor�s degree requires completion of both lower and upper division courses. Community colleges offer lower division courses, providing students the opportunity to complete general education and lower division majoror pre-major coursework prior to transferring to a university. Once a student transfers, they will complete mainlyupper division coursework in their major at the university. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) are the most common baccalaureate degrees. BA degrees are most often awarded in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The BS is more likely to be awarded in the sciences, math, engineering and for professional or technical fields of study. However, there are no absolute universal differences between these degrees and policies concerning their award vary from college to college. 1.) Explore your major options at websites such as assist.org, collegeboard.com, mymajors.com, collegeview. com, and look at related career prospects at sites like bls.gov/oco and labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov 2.) Explore Transfer Opportunities: � California State University (CSU): 23 campuses, see csumentor.edu and page 65 in this catalog. � University of California (UC): 10 campuses, see uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu and page 70 in this catalog. � Independent/Private Colleges and Universities: see californiacolleges.edu and page 78 in this catalog. � Out-of-State Colleges and Universities: see collegeboard.com, petersons.com, & college websites. 3.) Schedule an appointment with a counselor in the Transfer Center (986-5837) to develop a Transfer plan. 4.) Talk to a university representative either in the Transfer Center, at the university campus, or by phone or emailtorefineyoureducationalplanand/orgetuptodateinformationregardingyourmajor,housing,&campus support services.� 5.) Schedule a visit and campus tour by calling the university�s admission or outreach/recruitment office or sign- up for a scheduled field trip for fall and/or spring through the Transfer Center. 6.) Stay on-track: Continue to follow your transfer plan, meeting with your counselor each semester to make adjustments as necessary. Updated major requirements can be found at assist.org for the UC and CSU. 7.) Apply to the institutions you selected by their posted deadlines. The UC system accepts fall applications from Nov. 1st �Nov. 30th only. The CSU system accepts fall applications from Oct. 1st through Nov. 30th. Independent and out-of-state colleges have their own deadlines. Check with their admission offices and on their websites. 8.) Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.org after January 1st and prior to March 2nd to be eligible for the Cal Grant and begin searching for outside scholarship opportunities online (examples: hsf.net, vccf.org, fastweb. com) and through community organizations 9.) Receive your acceptance letters (and fromsomecolleges you will alsoreceive your financial aid award offers shortly after). Choose the campus that best suits your needs and commit to that campus by signing a letter of intent and paying any necessary deposits. Notify the other campuses that you will not be attending so that they may make room for other students. Student Intent to Register -SIR -deadline is typically June 1st. 10.) Get Certified: Make an appointment in the TransferCenteror CounselingOfficeto have your IGETC orCSUGE-BreadthCertifiedandapplyforyourCertificateofAchievementinIGETCorCSUGE-Breadth. UniversitieswillonlyconsideryourlowerdivisionGEcompleteifyouhaveyourcommunitycollegecertificationcompletedand sent. Due to impaction, some universities will not admit students without GE certification. 11.) Don�t Forget to Send Final Official Transcripts after you have completed all coursework to the university. The importance of this cannot be stressed enough. You may have your admission revoked if you do not provide complete official transcripts by their deadline. PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) Degrees in Specific Majors requirements: 1. Complete Oxnard College�s General Education Requirements (areas A-E) on page 58. A. Natural Sciences -a minimum of 6 units Biological Science -one (1) course Physical Science -one (1) course B. Social and Behavioral Sciences -a minimum of 6 units American History and Institutions -one (1) course Social and Behavioral Sciences -one (1) course C. Humanities -a minimum of 6 units Fine or Performing Arts -one (1) course Humanities -one (1) course D. Language and Rationality -a minimum of 6 units English Composition -one (1) course Communication and Analytical Thinking -one (1) course E. Health/Physical Education -a minimum of two (2) courses Health Education -one ( 1) course Physical Education activity -one (1) course 2. Choose and complete a major from the following list with a grade of �C� or better (or P) in each course: Accounting Chemistry* Office Information Systems Addictive Disorder Studies Child Development Philosophy Addictive Disorder Studies in Coastal Environmental Studies* Physics* the Criminal Justice System Computer Networking Physics* (with an option in Administrative Asstistant Culinary Arts Technology) Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Dental Hygiene Physics* (with an option in Anthropology Economics Physical Science) Art Engineering Technology Political Science Art: Two-Dimensional Studio English Psychology Art: Three-Dimensional Studio Fire Technology (Admin. Fire Service) Restaurant Management Automotive Body & Fender Repair Fire Technology (In-Service) Sociology Automotive Technology Fire Technology (Pre-Service) Sociology: Human Services Biology History Spanish Business Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies Television Production Business Management Mathematics 3. Complete a total of 60 degree-applicable semester units (including General Education and major) 4. Complete graduation requirements in competency in Math and English (see page 52 for details) 5. Complete scholarship requirements (2.0 minimum cumulative degree-applicable GPA) 6. Complete requirements in residency (see page 52) 7. Apply for the A.A. or A.S. degree in the Counseling Office. All of your official transcripts and test scores (such as AP or IB) must be on file with the Records office. See graduation requirements on page 61. *Submitted for State Approval OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES A.A. Degree in General Studies Pattern I General Studies (A.A) Pattern I This pattern provides an opportunity to earn an Associate in Arts in General Studies. This degree covers a broad area of study and is intended for students who may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university or who may need to explore possibilities before committing themselves to a major. Students are required to: 1. Complete Oxnard College�s General Education requirements to include areas A-F (page 58) 2. Choose an area of emphasis from one of three categories listed below: . Natural Sciences Emphasis . Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis . Arts and Humanities Emphasis 3. Complete a minimum of 18 units in the chosen area of emphasis with a grade of �C� or better (or a �P�) in each of the courses selected within the chosen area. Complete a minimum of 6 of the 18 units within a single discipline. Courses in the area of emphasis may also be used to fulfill general education requirements but the units may count only once. 4. Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. 5. Complete the college�s other graduation requirements in competency (Math and English), scholarship, and residency. 6. Apply for the A.A. degree in the Counseling Office NOTE: Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are advised that this curriculum may not adequately prepare them for transfer. General Studies Patterns II and III are designed for transfer students Areas of Emphasis Natural Science Emphasis The courses that fulfill the Natural Sciences area of emphasis will examine the physical universe, its� life forms and natural phenomena. The courses are designed to develop students� appreciation and understanding of the scientificmethod,andencourageanunderstandingoftherelationshipsbetweenscienceandotherhumanactivities. ANAT R101; ANTH R101; AST R101/L; BIOL R100/L, R101/L, R120/L, R122/L, R170; CHEM R100/L, R104, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; ESRM R100; GEOG R101/L, R103; GEOL R101/L, R103/L; MICR R100/L; MST R100/L, R103/L, R122, R160, R175, R190, R195; PHSC R170; PHSO R101; PHYS R101/L, R102/L, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133; PSY R105 Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis The courses that fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences area of emphasis will examine people as members of society. The courses are designed to develop students� awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences; to stimulate critical thinking about the ways people respond to their societies; and to promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate. AAS R101; ANTH R102, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111, R113; CD R102, R103, R106, R108; CHST R101, R107, R114; ECON R100,R101,R102; EDU R122; GEOG R102,R104; HIST R100A, R100B, R102, R103, R104, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121; IDS R102, R150, R151; PHIL R109, R110, R114; POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R189A; PSY R101, R102A, R104, R107, R108, R110, R111,R112,R114,R131,R135; SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R110, R111, R114, R116, R118, R122; TV R100 Arts and Humanities Emphasis The courses that fulfill the Arts and Humanities area of emphasis will examine the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. The courses are designed to develop students� awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artisticand cultural creation and to develop students� aesthetic understandingand ability to make value judgments. ART R101, R102, R103,R104A,R104B,R106A, R106B, R150A, R152A, R152B; ASL R101, R102, R103, R104; COMM R100, R101, R109; ENGL R103, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R130, R131, R132, R151, R152, R153, R154, R157; HIST R100A,R100B,R105,R106,R109,R111,R117,R118,R119; IDS R101A,R101B,R110;JAPN R101, R101A, R101B, R102; MUS R101, R102A, R102B, R102C, R102D, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R106, R107A, R107B, R107C, R107D,R110A,R115, R116,R119,R124; PHIL R101,R102,R103,R104,R105,R106,R108,R110; SPAN R101, R101A, R101B, R102, R103, R104, R107, R117, R118, R140, R141; TV R100, R102, R103, R104, R105 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 A.A. Degree in General Studies Pattern II and III OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES A.A. Degree in General Studies Pattern II and III PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Oxnard College General Education Requirements This is the Oxnard College General Education plan. All students pursuing the AA Degree in General Studies, Pattern I, must complete this General Education Plan in its entirety as part of their degree requirements. Students pursuing the AA in General Studies Patterns II and III have their own General Education patterns to complete. Students completing an AA or AS degree in a specific major listed on page 54 (for example: Automotive Technology or Child Development) must complete A-E (but not F) of this General Education plan. Area F is only required for General Studies majors. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES General Education Statement of Philosophy & Rationale (Adopted 3/17/99) Opening Statement General Education is an essential part of the curriculum at Oxnard College. A rich variety of general education courses is arranged under the headings of Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Language and Rationality, Physical Education and Health, and Ethnic/Women�s studies. Each of these areas of study represents a distinctive process of learning developed by scholars using their discipline�s accepted methods of research. Completion of the general education requirements listed under the Approved General Education Course List for A.A. and A.S. Designated Degrees is required for graduation from Oxnard College. The framework of general education is based upon Title 5 requirements in the California Education Code and corresponds to the general education patterns of the University of California, California State University, and other four year colleges and universities throughout the nation. Several general education patterns including the IGETC format are listed in this Catalog. Students seeking to transfer to any four year school are advised to complete their general education before they transfer. Counseling assistance in planning general education choices is available. The rationale for general education requirements is ancient anddeeplyrootedinapositiveaffirmationofhumanpotential. Developing this potential has been linked to the study of the imaginatively-rich and culturally-diverse heritage of humanity. The academies of Greece and Rome and the early universities of Europe (Bologna, Paris, Salamanca, Oxford) and the universities established in the Americas (Mexico, San Marcos, Harvard) required their students to complete a liberal arts curriculum which is remarkably similar to present day patterns of general education. The expectation then and now was that by completing a curriculum that included language arts, fine and performing arts, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, logic, analytical philosophy and physical education, a student would develop an honest, insightful, sensitive and moral capacity to think, communicate and live a fully human life. A well-educated human being would understand the value of participating in the civic life of the community and contributing to the well being of others. These goals of general education are promoted and kept relevant by an on-going revision and expansion of the content of general education courses. In this way new research and vital perspectives on all the cultures evident in world history and human experience are included in the curriculum. To simply regard general education as a set of burdensome requirements and limit one�s own exploration of the general education curriculum is to short-change one�s educational opportunities at Oxnard College. Students are advised to choose their general education courses with an imaginative sense of their own authentic interests and well-being. A liberal arts education can help a student develop an inner capacity for both thoughtful contentment and flexible perseverance in living through the changing cycles of human experience. Through the assimilation of general education subjects andmethodsofinquiry, students can becomewiser, more creative, more tolerant, happier, and more responsible participants in human history. Specific Aims To promote a rich and effective general education program,thefollowingaimshavebeendefinedbythefaculty of Oxnard College: General To introduce students to several areas of academic discourse and the methods of inquiry developed in each area. To illustrate the depth, breadth, and diversity of knowledge inherited from centuries of human effort to learn. To offer universal access to a broad range of interesting and academically sound college- level courses to all members of the community, including those with specialized education needs. Todemonstratethe connectionsbetween ideasandhistorical reality and between ethical values and social experience. To educate broad-minded and insightful students who are capable of reasoned and responsible decisions in many arenas of life. Transfer Education To enable students to complete, in an accessible, affordable and achievable way, the general education courses needed or transfer to a four-year institution. To prepare students for the academic rigors of higher levels of education including professional schools. To provide a diverse and well-rounded education for all transfer students as a foundation and supplement to their technical or specialized course work. Individual Growth & Career Development To develop in students an awareness of their potential for learning and intellectual understanding based upon the skills and insights they can develop within themselves. To awaken creativity, sensitivity, and communication skills ineachstudent. Thisincludesacapacityforconfidentaccess to all modes of information technology . To enable students to make an informed judgment about the purpose and requirements for continuing their college education. To encourage students to actively pursue life-long learning above and beyond the requirements of career education. To develop in students the learning skills and the broad base of knowledge that will promote success in their chosen career or profession. To enable students to participate both competitively and cooperatively in the work place and global economy of the 21st century. PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 To help students see the interdependence between their individual efforts to earn a living and the macro-dynamics of the global economy. Critical Thinking Skills To teach students how to recognize clear and defensible modes of reasoning as distinguished from fallacies and rationalizations. To encourage students to articulate their own thoughts clearly and reasonably and to analyze fairly the statements and arguments of others. Toteachthedistinction betweenfactsandvalues, descriptive statements and prescriptive norms, relative values and absolute values in order to help students engage in scientific, social, and moral discourse more effectively. To develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills which enhance the influence of students in work and community activities. Multi-Cultural Appreciation To introduce students to a wide range of cultures as presented in art, literature, religion, mythology, music, drama, dance, and social practice. To encourage understanding and tolerance of the variety of viewpoints arising from both individual and cultural diversity. To invite appreciation of the ideas and values implicit in the multi-cultural heritage of humanity. To teach the relevance of multi-cultural sensitivity to a rewarding and effective life in the global community. To encourage students to explore their own cultural identity and consider ways of transposing their cultural heritage into contemporary expressions of value. Toprovidestudentswithcontinuousopportunitiestodevelop themselves through involvement in art, music, dance, drama, debate, and creative writing. Community Life To promote students� awareness of the educational and cultural activities in their community and to encourage them to become life-long supporters of public access to the arts. To enhance general education at Oxnard College by inviting on campus a variety of speakers and groups to provide cultural and civic vitality to campus life. Civic Responsibility To develop informed and responsible citizens who understand and value the need for active participation in the public and political life of the community, the nation, and the world. To help students understand that there are a great variety of ways to participate in civic life ranging from creative imagination and expression to direct action. To teach students the fundamental concepts of authority, law,andjusticethatsupportconstitutionalandrepresentative institutions of government. To educate students about universal declarations of human rights and the world-wide aspirations for human freedom and opportunity expressed in such declarations. To promote the understanding that cooperation and peaceful resolution of disputes are the most morally defensible and practicalwaystoworkthroughconflictsatalllevelsofsocial experience. To generate in students a desire to give something back to the society that has offered them the opportunity to educate themselves, choose a livelihood and settle into a life of family, religious and community interests. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES GRADUATION INFORMATION Graduation Requirements As authorized by the California Education Code and Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, the Ventura County Community College District Governing Board confers the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree, and Certificates of Achievement on students who provide the required transcripts, meet the respective requirements as listedinthiscatalog,andwhofilewiththeappropriatecollege office an application for degree or certificates. Graduation requirements for the Associate Degree are listed on page 52 of this catalog. Graduation requirements for Certificates of Achievement are listed on page 51. Student Responsibility While counselors are available for assistance, the college expects every student to be familiar with graduation requirements and to assume the responsibility for their completion. Graduation Application Procedures �Studentsmustfileapetitionforadegreeand/orcertificate through the Counseling Office �District Colleges offer three graduation dates: Summer term, Fall semester, and Spring semester. �Graduation ceremonies are conducted at the end of the Spring semester �GraduationpetitiondeadlinedatesarelistedintheSchedule of Classes. Variance in Major Requirements Occasionally a student may have difficulty in completing exact major requirements as specified in the college catalog due to circumstances of class scheduling conflicts, class cancellation, related but nonequivalent coursework taken outside of this college district, or circumstances beyond the control of the student. Under such circumstances, a student may file a Petition for Variance to seek approval from the appropriatecollegeofficialstosubstitutecoursesinadesignated majororingeneraleducation.Thepetitionformsareavailable in the Counseling Center. Double Counting While a course might satisfy more than one general education requirement, it may not be counted more than once for these purposes. A course may be used to satisfy both a general education requirement and a major or area of emphasis requirement. Catalog Rights/Continuous Enrollment A student remaining in continuous enrollment at one or more of the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District(VCCCD) or at anyother regionally accredited college or university, may meet the VCCCD graduation requirements in effect at the time of his/her entering or at any time thereafter. This applies only to graduation requirements and not to policies, procedures, or other regulations. Catalog rights/continuous enrollment are defined as attendance in at least one term each calendar year (Fall-Spring-Summer). Any academic record symbol entered on a transcript (A-F, CR, CRE, NC, P, NP, I, IP, RD, W, MW) shall constitute enrollment or attendance. A student who has not maintained continuous enrollment is considered to be under new requirements when returning unless the student is granted a petition/waiver for extenuating circumstances. This petition must be initiated by the student through a college counselor and approved by the appropriate dean or designee. Students should be made aware that other governing agencies may impose more restrictive limitations concerning the definitions of continuous enrollment or continuous attendance. Some agencies define continuous enrollment as remaining in attendance both fall and spring semesters. Some will not accept selected academic record symbols (such as Ws). Those affected by more restrictive guidelines include students receiving financial aid and alien students. Academic Year The Fall semester is the first term of an academic year. A summer term, whether one or more sessions, constitutes the last term of an academic year. Guidelines for Additional Degree Any college in the Ventura County Community College District will award additional associate degrees under the following conditions: 1. A student who has earned an associate degree at any regionally accredited institution may earn additional associate degrees. 2. Additionaldegreescanbeinaspecificmajor,ageneral studies area of emphasis or an additional option within the field of the original degree. 3. StudentsmustmeetallminimumTitle5requirementsfor the catalog yearcovering the additional degree(s). These include, but are not limited to residency requirements, a minimum of 12 additional units for each degree (i.e. a minimum total of 72 units for a second degree and 84 units for a third degree, etc.) and competency requirements in written expression and mathematics. 4. Students must complete all required major/emphasis courses listed in the appropriate year�s catalog for the specific major, area of emphasis or area of option for the additional degree(s). 5. A student who already holds an Associate degree or higher degree from any regionally accredited institution or one evaluated as equivalent to a regionally accredited institution only needs to complete minimum Title 5 requirements and the major/emphasis requirements to earn an additional degree. No further general education or local additions will be required. Appeals to the above policy may be submitted to the Executive Vice President, or designee. Waivers may be granted under extenuating circumstances or when there has not been sufficient opportunity to enroll in required courses. PROGRAMS: AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 University Transfer Preparation PATHWAY create a transfer plan that includes: Admission Requirements: 1. Units 2. Scholarship 3. Subject Area General Education: Major Preparation Apply to the institutions selected by CSU GE- Breadth Campus- specific GE IGETC Supplemental Admission Criteria if applicable Ask about TAG agreements When completed, get CSU or IGETC certified (if applicable) Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA after January 1st Send Final Official Transcripts! Attend Transfer Orientation Workshop coordinated by the Transfer Center Choose one or several university transfer destinations and possible majors Go to the assist.org website and print the articulation agreements that exist between Oxnard College and your destination campuses in the majors you are interested in Make an appointment to meet with a counselor in the Transfer Center to their posted deadlines Receive acceptance letters & send in SIR (Student Intent to Register) and OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION University Transfer Preparation PATHWAY Does This Course Transfer? . Check the course description in this college catalog. All courses numbered 100 or above and say �Transfer credit: CSU� provide unit credit at all 23 campuses of the California State University system. Those that say �Transfer credit: UC� also provide unit credit at all ten campuses of the University of California system. For UC transferability you can also check the TCA on page 76. Some transfercoursesmaybenotedashavingcreditlimitations; these limitations can be checked in the Transfer Center or Counseling Office. Often independent colleges and universities will award unit credit for courses designated as CSU or UC transferable. . Check the CSU GE-Breadth (page 69) and IGETC (page 73) patterns. Courses on these lists have been approved by the CSU and UC to fulfill general education requirements in the designated categories. . Check the website www.assist.org. Select the public California institution to which you plan to transfer and your intended major to verify if your course fulfills pre-major or major preparation requirements. . Courses that are transferable but do not fulfill GE or major preparation are considered, at a minimum, elective credit. Theymaysatisfyotherrequirementssuchassubject area coursework for admissions or additional graduation requirements. General Education Transfer Patterns The CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC patterns are lists of approved courses that you can take to fulfill lower division general education requirements for the CSU and UC systems while attending Oxnard College. In addition, some independent colleges and universities will accept IGETC and/or CSU GE as partially or completely fulfilling their own general education requirements. Completion of either pattern will fulfill most of the general education requirements for the associate degree in General Studies, Pattern III. Please note that completion of the IGETC pattern is not preferred for all schools or majors within the CSU or UC system. Pattern II of the General Studies degree is intended for students whose major/collegedoes not recommend completionof the CSU GE or IGETC. See IGETC Considerations (page 72) for more information. You should meet with a counselor in the Transfer Center, Counseling Office or a university representative to help you choose the appropriate general education pattern and coursework for your intended transfer institution. Responsibility for Meeting Transfer Requirements Academic counseling is available to students on an appointment basis both in the Counseling Office as well as the Transfer Center. Counselors are a valuable resource in exploring options or defining the requirements in a particular field of study. They have the expertise to assist you with course selection, program planning, and questions concerning requirements for admission, majors, general education and transfer to a four-year college or university. However, it is each student�s responsibility to satisfy requirements for admission, preparation in the major and general education. To ensure academic success, schedule an appointment with a counselor on a regular basis. PLANNING TO TRANSFER LOCALLY? If you have decided you want to transfer but want to choose a university campus that allows you to commute instead of moving to another location, there are several choices available to you. Some are comprehensive universities, offering an active campus life and broad range of student activities, while others are satellite campuses with limited program offerings but schedules designed for working adults. Antioch University -Santa Barbara campus antiochsb.edu Azusa Pacific University (APU)-Oxnard campus apu.edu/ventura California Lutheran University (CLU) � Thousand Oaks callutheran.edu CLU ADEP (Adult Degree Evening Program) � Thousand Oaks & Oxnard campuses callutheran.edu/adep California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) � Camarillo csuci.edu California State University, Northridge (CSUN) csun.edu University of La Verne (ULV) � Oxnard campus laverne.edu National University � Camarillo campus nu.edu/Locations/SouthernCalifornia/Camarillo./html Pepperdine University � Malibu pepperdine.edu University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) ucsb.edu TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION Transfer to the CSU California State University Transfer to the CSU California State University The California State University�s (CSU) 23 campuses offer more than 1,800 bachelor�s and master's degree programs in 375 subject areas, as well as teaching credential programs. The CSU provides the majority of the skilled professional workers that are critical to the state�s knowledge-based industries such as agriculture, engineering, business, technology, media, and computer science. In addition, the CSU is the state�s leading provider of graduates in services that are critical to the state, providing more than 80 percent of the college degrees in criminal justice, education, social work and public administration. Over 425,000 students are enrolledat the CSU each year with more than 66% of CSU Bachelor's degrees awarded to community college transfers. With proper program planning, students can complete lower division preparation at Oxnard College and transfer to the campus of their choice without loss of units. Information on the major transfer fields for which students may prepare at Oxnard College is available in the Counseling Office or Transfer Center and on assist.org. Additional CSU information is available at calstate.edu. and csumentor.edu. California State University System The 23 campuses of the CSU vary in size and are located in communities ranging from small towns to large metropolitan areas. Abbreviations for these campus names, used elsewhere in the catalog, follow each campus name in parenthesis. The CSU includes the following campuses: California Maritime Academy (MA) Cal Poly, Pomona (POM) Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (SLO) CSU, Bakersfield (BA) CSU, Channel Islands (CI) CSU, Chico (CH) CSU, Dominguez Hills (DH) CSU, East Bay (EB CSU, Fresno (FRE) CSU, Fullerton (FUL) CSU, Long Beach (LB) CSU, Los Angeles (LA) CSU, Monterey Bay (MB) CSU, Northridge (NOR) CSU, Sacramento (SAC) CSU, San Bernardino (SB) CSU, San Marcos (SM) CSU, Stanislaus (STA) Humboldt State University (HUM) San Diego State University (SD) San Francisco State University (SF) San Jose State University (SJ) Sonoma State University (SON) CSU Admission An Oxnard College student who is planning to transfer to one of the campuses of the California State University (except the Maritime Academy) can satisfy the minimum admission criteria by meeting the following requirements: 1.LOWER DIVISION TRANSFERS: The CSU, with few exceptions, will no longer accept lower division transfer students. 2.UPPER DIVISION TRANSFERS: Upper division transfers may qualify for admission if they have completed 60 or more transferable semester units (70 units maximum) and have completed the appropriate college courses with a grade of C or better to satisfy subject area requirements. Applicants must have a 2.0 overall grade point average (2.40 for non-California residents) in all transferable college units attempted and be in good standing at the last college or university attended; continuous attendance is not required. Remember these are minimums and in the case of high-demand majors and campuses a 2.0 GPA may not be high enough to be admitted. TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 3.SUBJECT AREAS REQUIREMENTS: This admissionrequirementcanbesatisfiedbycompleting 30 semester units of general education courses with a grade of C or better in each course, to include all courses in Area A English Language Communication Critical Thinking (includes Oral Communication, Written Communication and Critical Thinking courses) and Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning (Area B4). Note: These admission requirements are subject to change. Students should consult csumentor.edu to receive the most current transfer information. Planning to Transfer to the CSU Students planning to transfer to one of the California StateUniversitiesmustkeepthefollowingrequirements in mind when selecting courses: 1.General Education Breadth: Required for graduation from CSU. Select either option to complete lower division requirements at Oxnard College. A. Complete the CSU-GE Transfer Pattern on page 69. B. Complete the IGETC Transfer Pattern on page 73. 2.Prerequisite courses for major: Some lower division courses in the student's area of specialization must be taken prior to transfer. In fact,someimpactedCSUcampusesgiveadmission preference to students who have completed all lowerdivisionmajorpreparation,makingstudents whoare less-prepared unlikely to beadmitted. The studentshouldconsulthis/hercounselorand assist. org to determine divisional course requirements. 3.Requirements for the minor: In some programs a minor is also required; the student is advised to check carefully which lower division courses may be the prerequisite to upper division work in the minor. 4.Impacted majors:High-demandmajorshavevery specific criteria such as course work and GPA requirements. Check the impacted majors grid availableatcalstate.edu/sas/impactioninfo.shtml or the Transfer Center to determine if a major or university has impaction status. Assist.org will provide information about required coursework. Studentspursuinganimpactedmajorshouldstrive to make themselves as competitive as possible. 5.Transferability of courses: Only courses certified as appropriate for baccalaureate credit are transferable.AtOxnardCollegecoursesnumbered 100 to 199 are accepted by the CSU. 6.Selection Criteria: Certain colleges, schools, or majorsarehighlyselective. Thismeansthateither thenumberofapplicantsgreatlyexceedsthespaces available and/or the minimum GPA is expected to be much higher than the minimum criteria for admission. There may also be supplemental admission requirements in place. Refer to assist. org and the Transfer Center for guidance. Additional CSU Transfer Information In planning a lower division program at Oxnard College, bear in mind that a minimum of 120 semester units of college work for a B.A. or B.S. degree is required. By state law the CSU may accept for transfer from a community college a maximum of 70 semester units of credit. USE OF SUMMER COURSEWORK FOR FALL ADMISSION �Somecampusesrestricttheuseofsummer coursework to satisfy some fall admission requirements, in particular English Communications (Area A of the CSU GE-Breadth) and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4). Students are advised to complete these courses as early in their transfer preparation as possible. Campuses known for restrictions in this area are: CSUCI, CHI, FUL, HUM, LB, MB, POM, SAC, SD, SF, SJ, SLO, SM, and SON. FULL CERTIFICATION � Completion of all five AreasofCSUGE-Breadthrequirementspriortotransferring will permit Oxnard College to certify to each of the CSU campusesthatyouhavefulfilledthebasic39-unitminimum lower division requirement in general education. Each of the campuses of CSU requires an additional nine units of upper division GE coursework in residence at the CSU you will graduate from; some campuses may require more than the 48-unit minimum. Students should make an appointment in the Counseling Office or Transfer Center prior to transfer to apply for CSU-GE certification. SUBJECT AREA CERTIFICATION � It is possible to complete separately any of the Areas of the CSU GEBreadth( A-E)andreceivepartialcertificationintheAreas completed. Ifyouarenotfullycertifiedwhenyoutransfer, it will be necessary for you to complete the remaining areas as defined by the catalog of the CSU you are attending. Often the GE pattern for their native students contains additional requirements that are waived by completing CSU GE-Breadth certification so it is usually in the student�s best interest to be fully certified prior to transfer. CERTIFICATION AFTER CSU MATRICULATION � Transfer students are permitted to complete community college courses and receive CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC certification after matriculating to a CSU campus. Students are limited to a maximum of two courses to complete IGETC after matriculation to a CSU campus. For the CSU GE-Breadth pattern, the following CSU campuses impose some limitations: CI, CHI, EB, LA, POM, SAC, SB, SM, SON, and STA. CERTIFIED COURSES � Oxnard College will also certify courses completed at other California Community Colleges or California State University campuses in partial satisfaction of GE requirements provided that such courses are baccalaureate level and would be certified by the institution offering them. Students who have completed courses at other colleges and universities should consult theCounselingOfficeregarding�passalong�certification. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION Additional CSU Transfer Information SCHOLARSHIP � Most campuses require a grade of C or better for most courses and an overall C average (2.0 GPA) for all courses used to satisfy GE requirements. Also, most campuses require letter grades for all GE courses and do not permit pass/no pass grades. Campuses known to impose limitations on courses graded as pass/no pass are: DH, FUL, SB, and SON. CSU campuses are increasingly competitive due to budget cuts and growing demand. In order to be competitive, students should strive to surpass minimumscholarshipstandardsinGE,Majorpreparation and cumulative GPA. COURSE RESTRICTIONS � While a course may satisfy more than one general education group and/or area requirement, it shall not be counted more than once for GE and any excess units in one area shall not apply to another area. FOREIGN COURSEWORK � International or foreign coursework cannot be used in CSU GE-Breadth certification. TheindividualCSUcampusmayopttogive students credit for foreign coursework, but community colleges do not have that prerogative. U.S.HISTORY,CONSTITUTIONANDAMERICAN IDEALS REQUIREMENTS � All campuses require students to complete college-level coursework in U.S. History,AmericanGovernmentandCaliforniaGovernment, often in addition to GE requirements. Courses approved to satisfythisrequirementarespecifiedinappropriateareas. Most campuses permit double counting of courses taken to meet this requirement and GE-Breadth if the student is partially or fully certified. USE OF MAJOR COURSES � Most campuses require a grade of C or better for each course required in preparation for a student�s major; most do not allow a �Pass� (P) for major courses. Some CSU campuses allow applicants who submit full or area certifications to double count courses for general education and major requirements. Campuses known to impose some double counting limitations are: CI, CHI, DH, FRE, FUL, HUM, LB, MB, NOR, SAC, SB, SF, SJ, SLO, and SON. FOREIGNLANGUAGEANDSECONDSEMESTER ENGLISH�Somecampusesrequireforeignlanguageand/ or a second semester English Composition for graduation. In some cases, students certified in Areas A and C are exempt from these requirements. Also, some campuses requirecompletionofthesecoursesforcertainmajors.See the catalog of your campus choice for these requirements, especially if you are interested in these campuses: BAK, CI, EB, LA, MB, SAC, SB, SD, SF, SJ, and SM. MULTICULTURAL / ETHNIC STUDIES REQUIREMENT �CSUcampusesrequireallcandidates for the bachelor�s degree to complete at least one course in ulticultural/ethnic studies as a condition of graduation. Selected campuses will not permit this requirement to be met prior to transfer; for most of these campuses, the course must be upper division: CHI, CI, DH, FRE, LA, LB, MB, SB, SD, SF, SJ, and SM. TRANSFER INFORMATION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS � You are advised to consult your counselor and the catalog of the state university that you plan to attend for requirements unique to that school. Campuses that may impose additional graduation requirements are: BAK, CI, CHI, EB, FUL, HUM, LA, LB, MB, NOR, SAC, SJ, SLO, SM, STA and SON. SEQUENTIAL COURSES � Most institutions recommend that students complete sequential courses at the college where the series was started. This is especially recommended for a sequence of two or more courses which require the preceding course(s) as a prerequisite to advancement. TRANSFER COURSES � The approved CSU GE- Breadth list designates those courses that may be used to meet GE requirements; it is not a complete listing of all courses which transfer to CSU. All Oxnard College courses numbered 100 or above provide transfer credit to the CSU system. Applicability of transfer courses may be checked on www.assist.org and in the Transfer Center or Counseling Office. HIGH UNIT MAJORS WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS TO ADMISSION AND GENERAL EDUCATION-BREADTHREQUIREMENTS�Upper divisiontransferstudentsareordinarilyrequiredtocomplete general education requirements inEnglish Language(areas A1, A2, and A3 on the CSU GE-Breadth) and Quantitative Reasoning(B4)priortotransfer.Forselectedmajorsatthe following campuses, critical thinking (A3) is integrated primarily in the upper division curriculum and need not be completed before transfer: CHI, FRE, HUM, LA, NOR, SAC, SF, SJ, and SLO. INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) � Students planning to transfer to either a CSU or UC campus may elect to use the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in satisfaction of GE requirements. Consult assist.org and the Transfer Center for additional information or www.csumentor.edu or www.uctransfer. universityofcalifornia.edu. TRANSCRIPTS � You must make a written request at the Office of Admissions & Records to forward your transcript. Oxnard College can send official transcripts of work completed at this college and at Moorpark and/or VenturaColleges.Thefirsttwotranscriptsyourequestare free.Afterthat,therewillbeachargeforadditionaltranscript requests. You must request transcripts of work completed at any other colleges (outside of this college district) to be sent to the transfer institution. Your Application for Certification is not a request for a transcript. Failure to sendofficialtranscriptstotheuniversitybytheirspecified deadline after you have been admitted may result in your offer of admission being revoked. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit for CSU GE-Breadth Certification (as of May 2010) Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Units toward CSU GE- Breadth Cert. CSU GE- Breadth Area or American Institutions Area Min. Semester Credits Earned for Transfer* Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Units toward CSU GE- Breadth Cert. CSU GE- Breadth Area or American Institutions Area Min. Semester Credits Earned for Transfer Art History 3 C1 or C2 6 Japanese Language & Culture 3 C2 6 Biology 4 B2+B3 6 Latin: Vergil 3 C2 3 Calculus AB 3 B4 3 Macroeconomics 3 D2 3 Calculus BC 3 B4 6 Microeconomics 3 D2 3 Chemistry 4 B1+B3 6 Physics B 4 B1+B3 6 Chinese Language/Culture 3 C2 6 Physics C (electricity/magnetism) 4 B1+B3 4 Comparative Govt. & Politics 3 D8 3 Physics C (mechanics) 4 B1+B3 4 English Language 3 A2 6 Psychology 3 D9 3 English Literature 6 A2+C2 6 Spanish Language 3 C2 6 Environmental Science 4 B1+B3 4 Spanish Literature 3 C2 6 European History 3 C2 or D6 6 Statistics 3 B4 3 French Language 3 C2 6 U.S. Govt. & Politics 3 D8+US-2 3 German Language 3 C2 6 U.S. History 3 C2 or D6+US-1 6 Human Geography 3 D5 3 World History 3 C2 or D6 6 Italian Language & Culture 3 C2 6 * The Minimum Semester Credits Earned for Transfer are the total number of units a student should count toward eligibility for admission to the CSU. These units may not all apply toward certification of the corresponding GE- Breadth area, which is why there is a separate column indicating how many units may apply toward the GE-Breadth area. 1. The minimum passing score for all Advanced Placement (AP) exams is 3. 2. If a student passes more than one AP exam in Calculus or computer science, only one exam may be applied to the baccalaureate. 3. If a student passes more than one AP exam in physics, only six units of credit may be applied to the baccalaureate, and only four credits may be applied to a certification in GE Breadth. 4. Each campus in the CSU system determines how it will apply AP and other external examinations toward credit inthe major. For studentsnot alreadycertified inGE and/orAmericanInstitutions, the campus also determines how to apply credit from such exams toward the local degree requirements. 5. Students with AP test credit for tests taken prior to Fall 2009 may receive additional credit and credit may be received for exams taken prior to Fall 2009 that are no longer offered (Music Theory, Latin Literature, etc.). See the Transfer Center for a complete AP test listing. 6. Credit for AP exams in Studio Art, Computer Science applies toward CSU admission and graduation units, but does not apply to CSU GE-Breadth and therefore is not listed on the chart above. See the Transfer Center for a complete list of AP credit accepted by the CSU. NOTE: As of May 2010, the CSU now allows both College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam credit to apply toward CSU GE-Breadth Certification. For a complete list of how CLEP/IB credit can be applied to CSU GE, visit the Transfer Center. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION California State University (CSU) 2010-2011 General Education-Breadth Certification Courses It is recommended that students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) complete their lower division general education prior to transfer by following the CSU GE-Breadth plan below. Counselors can help students select courses that fulfill lower- division major requirements as well as general education. Certification is not automatic. After students complete the CSU GE-Breadth pattern, they must meet with a counselor in the Counseling Office or Transfer Center to request certification. Without this �certification�, students may have additional lower-division general education requirements to fulfill after transfer that vary from campus to campus in the CSU. Students who fully complete the CSU GE-Breadth for Oxnard College will be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Achievement in California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth). CSU GE is not appropriate for every major/college within the CSU. Check on www.assist.org or with your counselor or the Transfer Center for updated information. Area A: English Language Communication and Critical Thinking Complete one course from each group (A1, A2, A3). A total of 9 semester units (12 qtr. units) are required. All courses in Area A must be completed with a grade of �C� or better. A1: Oral Communication: COMM R101, R107, R110, R111 A2: Written Communication: ENGL R101 A3: Critical Thinking: COMM R107;ENGL R102; IDS R110; PHIL R100, R107,R111,R112; Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning: Complete a minimum of 9 semester units (12 qtr. units) with at least one course from each group (B1, B2, B3, B4) to include one laboratory activity course corresponding to selected lecture course. Math requires a grade of �C� or better. B1: Physical Science: AST R101; CHEM R100,R104,R110,R112,R120,R122,R130,R132; GEOG R101, R103;GEOL R101,R103; MST R103;PHSC R170;PHYS R101, R102, R121, R122, R131 B2: Life Science: ANAT R101;ANTH R101; BIOL R100, R101, R120, R122;MICR R100; MST R100; PSY R105 B3: Laboratory Activity: ANAT R101; AST R101L; BIOL R100L,R101L,R120L; CHEM R100L, R104, R110,R112,R120,R122,R130,R132; GEOG R101L; GEOL R101L,R103L; MICR R100L; MST R100L, R103L, PHSC R170; PHYS R101L, R102L, R121, R122, R131 B4: Math: MATH R101,R102,R105,R106,R115,R116,R118,R120,R121,R122,R125; PSY R103 Area C: Arts and Humanities: Choose 9 units (12 qtr. units) with at least one course from area C1, one course from C2, and the third course from either C1 or C2. C1: Arts (Art, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater): ART R101,R102,R103,R118,R157B; MUS R101, R102A, R102B, R102C, R102D, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R106, R110A, R116, R119, R120, R121, R124, R125; SPAN R118; TV R117 C2: Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, Languages other than English): ART R108A; ASL R101, R102, R103, R104;COMM R105;ENGL R102, R103, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R131, R132, R151,R152,R153,R154,R157; HIST R100A, R100B, R108, R119, R120 JAPN R101,R101A,R101B,R102; PHIL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105,R106,R108,R109,R110,R114; PSY R107;SOC R104,R114; SPAN R101, R101A, R101B, R102, R103, R104, R107, R117, R140, R141 Area D: Social Sciences: Choose 9 semester units (12 qtr. units) with courses selected from at least two subgroups and from at least two academic disciplines. D0: Sociology & Criminology: HIST R112;PSY R107; SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R111, R116, R118 D1: Anthropology & Archaeology: AFAM R101;ANTH R102, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111, R113 D2: Economics: ECON R100, R101, R102 D3: Ethnic Studies: AAS R101; AFAM R101;ANTH R107; CD R107; CHST R101, R107,R114; HIST R107,R108,R109,R121; MUS R189A; PSY R114; SOC R103,R107,R108; SPAN R107 D4: Gender Studies: ANTH R105; HED R103; HIST R112,R117;PSY R107, R110; SOC R104, D5: Geography: GEOG R102, R104 D6: History: AAS R101; CHST *R107; HIST R100A, R100B, *R102, *R103, R104, R105, R106, *R107, *R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, *R117, R118, R119, R120, R121 D7: Interdisciplinary, Social, or Behavioral Science: CD R102; COMM R113;IDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110;JOUR R100; SOC R105,R108;TV R100 D8: Political Science, Government, Legal Institutions: POLS *R100, *R101, *R102, R104, R105, R106, *R107, R108, R189A D9: Psychology: CHST R114; PSY R101,R104,R107,R108,R110,R114,R131,R135; SOC R104 Area E: Life Long Learning & Self-Development: complete 3 semester units (4 qtr. units) with no more than 1 unit of physical activity. CD R102; HED R101,R102,R103,R104,R105; MUS R107A,R108,R110A,R112,R114,R117; PE R116A, R116B, R119A, R119B, R124, R130, R131A, R132A, R133A, R134A, R141A, R141B, R143, R146, R148, R150, R151A, R155A, R155B, R156A, R156B, R159A, R159B, R160,R161A,R165,R166,R167,R168,R169,R170,R171,R172,R177; PG R101A,R102; PSY R101,R102A,R107,R108,R112;SOC R104, R105, R106 U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals: ONE course from Group A and ONE course from Group B * Courses may be double counted in Area D. Group A: U.S. History: CHST R107; HIST R102, R103, R107, R108, R117 Group B: U.S. Government: POLS R100, R101, R102, (POLS R107 will also fulfill this requirement but only when combined with HIST R102) Certification is not automatic. Students must request certification after completion of the CSU GE-Breadth. Students completing CSU GE-Breadth Certification may also apply for a Certificate of Achievement in CSU GE-Breadth, making them eligible to walk in Oxnard College�s spring graduation ceremony. See your counselor or the Transfer Center. TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Transfer to University of California (UC) Transfer to University of California (UC) The University of California System The University of California (UC) is one of the finest research universities in the world. Its academic offerings span 150 disciplines, with more departments ranked in the top 10 nationally than at any other public or private university. The UC has established 10 campuses throughout the state of California and enrolls more than 220,000 students. All campuses have uniform entrance requirements and certain other features in common. However, each campus is distinctive and not all majors are offered on all campuses. Students should study the list of undergraduate colleges, schools, and majors available on each campus to determine which campuses will best satisfy their educational needs. Students are encouraged to discuss with their counselor the particular advantages each campus has to offer. For more information, see uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu. The Campuses of the University of California University of California, Berkeley (UCB or Cal) University of California, Davis (UCD) University of California, Irvine (UCI) University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) University of California, Merced (UCM) University of California, Riverside (UCR) University of California, San Diego(UCSD) University of California, San Francisco (Health Sciences) (UCSF) University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) Junior-Level Transfer The UC considers you a transfer applicant if you enrolled in a regular session at another college or university, except while in high school or summer session immediately following high school. Most transfer students come to the University at the junior level and become eligible for admission by fulfilling both of the following criteria: 1.Complete 60 semester units (70 units maximum) of transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 (2.8 for California nonresidents). No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units may be taken Pass/Not Pass (P/NP). 2.Complete the following UC-transferable college courses: � Two courses in English composition � One course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning � Four courses from at least two of the following subject areas: � Arts and humanities � Social and behavioral sciences � Physical and biological sciences Each course must be worth at least 3 semester (4 quarter) units, and you must earn a grade of C or better in each course. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION In planning a lower division program at Oxnard College, the student should bear in mind that a minimum of 120 semester units of college work for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is required. By state law, the University may accept a maximum of 70 semester units of credit for transfer from a community college. Lower-Division Transfer Some UC campuses admit transfer students before they reachjuniorstanding(complete60units)iftheyhavemet specific requirements, see www.universityofcalifornia. edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/ freshman/state_eligibility.html. Selection Criteria Manycolleges,schools,ormajorswithintheUCsystem are highly selective. This means that either the number of qualified applicants greatly exceeds the spaces available and/or the minimum GPA in UC transferable courses is expected to be higher than the minimum criteria for admission. Students are advised to make themselves as competitive as possible when applying for admission both in GPA and course preparation. Major Preparation Requirements Major preparation requirements specify the courses you must take during your first two years of college to prepare for advanced study in your major. They may be required as part of the major; they may be prerequisites for other courses that are required as part of the major; or they may be required to gain admission to the major. Transfer applicants are evaluated, in part, on the basis of their performance in major preparation coursework, so it is important that you investigate the requirements for your intendedmajorassoonaspossible. Ifyourmajorrequires mathematics and science, it is especially important that you complete those prerequisites before you transfer. Lack of preparatory coursework may affect your admission to yourmajor,particularlyiftherearemanyapplicantsanda limited number of spaces. You should begin coursework in your major as soon as you have selected one. If you are applying for fall admission, the campus may require you to complete certain major preparation requirements by the end of the preceding spring term. Visit www.universityofcalifornia.edu for more details. General Education Requirements The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is a general education program that communitycollegetransferstudentscanusetofulfilllower division general education/breadth requirements for either the California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC) systems without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower division general education courses. Completion of the IGETC isnot a requirement for transfer to a CSU or UC, nor is it the only way to fulfill the lower division general education requirements of the CSU or UC prior to transfer. Some students may be better served by taking courses which fulfill the CSU General Education- Breadth requirements or those of the UC campus or college to which they plan to transfer. Students pursuing majors that require extensive lower division major preparation (�high-unit majors�) may not find the IGETC optiontobe advantageous. Students should also be aware that selected schools and colleges at all undergraduate campuses of UC have requirements which render the use of IGETC either inappropriate or not permitted (see IGETC considerations on the following page). The IGETC will probably be most useful for students whowanttokeeptheiroptionsopenbeforemakingafinal decision about transferring to a particular CSU or UC campus. Using Articulation Agreements to Choose Your Campus UC articulation agreements are formal agreements betweenUCcampusesandcommunitycollegesthatdefine how courses taken at a community college can be used to fulfill requirements at a UC campus. When you review your college�s articulation agreement, keep the following tips in mind: �You can�t assume that a course at your community college will be articulated to a UC course because they have similar titles. It�s the content of the courses that the University uses to determine whether or not they are equivalent. �Each UC campus will have separate articulation agreements with each community college, even when colleges are in the same district. �Youcan�tassumethatacommunitycollegecoursewill be accepted the same way at different UC campuses. UCLA, for example, may not use a course the same way that UCSD does. �Different majors at the same UC campus may apply community college courses differently. All of the UC articulation agreements are available at www. assist.org. Directions for using ASSIST are available on the ASSIST website. Transfer Selection by Campus For more details about each campus�s transfer selection criteria, visit these websites: �Berkeley students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp �Davis admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/tr_pros_stdt �Irvine www.admissions.uci.edu/admissions_info/ transfer_admission/ccc_selection/index.html �Los Angeles www.admissions.ucla.edu/transfer �Merced transfers.ucmerced.edu �Riversidewww.my.ucr.edu/admissions/pages/ pathsadmission.aspx#transfer �San Diego prospective.ucsd.edu/go/transfer �Santa Barbara www.admissions.ucsb.edu �Santa Cruz admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/transfer_guide. cfm TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 IGETC CONSIDERATIONS Students with substantial coursework from institutions outside the United States should consult a counselor to determine whether they should complete IGETC or the lower-division breadth/general education requirements at the campus they plan to attend. In addition, some colleges or majors prefer all transfer students follow a more prescribed lower-division curriculum. These are described below. Berkeley: In the College of Letters and Science, students must satisfy general education/breadth requirements with either the fully completed IGETC pattern or theCollegeof Letters andSciencerequirements (Reading and Composition, Quantitative Reasoning and Foreign Language). The Haas School of Business and the colleges of Engineering, Environmental Design and Chemistryhaveextensive,prescribedmajorprerequisites. In general, IGETC is not appropriate preparation for majors in these colleges. Although IGETC satisfies breadth requirements for mostmajorsintheCollegeofNaturalResources,specific lower-divisionmajorrequirementsmuststillbesatisfied; check with the college or visit the ASSIST website (www. assist.org) for more information. Davis: IGETC works well for students planning for bachelorof artsmajors with few unitsof lower-division preparation. Bachelor of science degrees and high-unit majors often have many courses of lower-division preparation. In these cases, the UC Davis GE pattern is the best choice. Irvine:AllschoolsacceptIGETC.However,selection by the campus is based on demonstrated academic achievement and preparation for the intended major. Los Angeles: The Henry Samueli School of EngineeringandApplied Science does not accept IGETC. Merced: The Schools of Engineering and Natural Sciences do not recommend IGETC. Riverside: The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences accepts IGETC. The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences does not accept IGETC. The Bourns College of Engineering accepts completion of IGETC to satisfy the majority of the college�s breadth requirementsfortransferstudents,thoughsomeadditional courseworkmaybe requiredafter enrollment.Prospective applicantsarestronglyencouragedtofocusonpreparatory courseworkfortheirdesiredmajor,suchasmathematics, science, and other technical preparatory coursework, rather than on IGETC completion. San Diego: IGETC is accepted at John Muir, Earl Warren, Thurgood Marshall and Sixth colleges only. Students completing IGETC are welcomed at Eleanor Roosevelt and Revelle colleges; however, they must fulfillthespecificgeneraleducationrequirementsofthose colleges. At UCSD, all majors are available to students in each college, so students who choose IGETC will not be restricted in their choice of major. Santa Barbara:Transferstudents inthe Collegeof Letters and Science and the College of Creative Studies may use IGETC to substitute for general education requirements. Transfer students in the College of Engineering may also use IGETC to substitute for general education requirements.Inadditiontogeneraleducation,allstudents in the College of Engineering are required to complete a depth requirement. Students who wish to satisfy the depth requirement prior to transfer must complete a yearlong sequence in the history of world civilization, history of Western civilization, history of the United States, history of Western philosophy or history of Western art. Students may want to choose courses for IGETC that will concurrently satisfy the depth requirement with upper-division coursework after transferring. Please note: Studentsplanningtotransferintoamajor in engineering, computer science or the biological or physical sciences must be careful to complete lower- division major prerequisites to ensure competitiveness and make normal, timely progress through their major. Santa Cruz: Transfer students intending to pursue any major in the physical and biological sciences or the Jack Baskin School of Engineering should not follow IGETC because it will not provide them with enough lower-division preparation for their majors. Prospective UC Transfer students are advised to consult assist.org, work with a UC Admission Counselor, and meet with a counselor in the Transfer Center to create a comprehensive transfer plan that prepares them to be competitive in the admission process and well-prepared for transfer. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION IGETC Certification Plan 2010-2011 For the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) with certification will permit a student to transfer to a UC or CSU campus without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower-division general education courses to satisfy campus-specific general education requirements. All courses taken for IGETC must be completed with a grade of "C" or better (or score of 3 or better on AP tests). Grades of "C-" are not acceptable. Once a student has completed the IGETC, they must make an appointment with an Oxnard College counselor or the Transfer Center to request certification; it is not automatic. Pre-major courses may also be completed prior to transfer and may count towards IGETC. Counselors can help students choose appropriate courses for their major and transfer goals. Students wishing to use a course to meet an IGETC requirement must be sure that the course is on the IGETC list during the academic year when it is taken. When substituting a course from another California Community College, check assist.org to verify the course was approved to meet IGETC in that area at the college where the course was taken. IGETC is not appropriate preparation for some colleges/majors within the UC/CSU systems. See pages 72 & 74 for IGETC considerations and check on www.assist.org for updated information. Students who fully complete the IGETC for Oxnard College will be eligible to apply for a Certificate of Achievement in Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). IGETC Certification must be requested prior to transferring. Area 1: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION: CSU: complete one course from each group A, B, & C.. UC: complete one course from group A and one course from group B. Each course must be 3 semester units (4-5 qtr. units). A: English Composition: ENGL R101 B: Critical Thinking -English Composition (Must have English Composition as a prerequisite �cannot be fulfilled by AP exam credit): ENGL R102, PHIL R111 C: Oral Communication (CSU requirement ONLY) : COMM R101, R107, R110, R111 Area 2: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING: complete one course of at least 3 semester units (4-5 qtr. units) MATH R101, R105, R106, R115, R118, R120, R121, R122, R125; PSY R103 Area 3: ARTS AND HUMANITIES: complete at least 3 courses of at least 3 semester units each (4-5 qtr. units), with at least one course from Group A Arts and one course from Group B Humanities and the third course from either group for at total of 9 semester units (12-15 qtr. units) in Area 3 A: Arts: ART R101, R102, R103, R118; MUS R101, R102A, R102B, R102C, R102D, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R116, R119; SPAN R118 B: Humanities: ANTH R105, R107, R110 R111, R113; ASL R103, 104; COMM R105; ENGL R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R131, R132, R151, R152, R153, R154, R157; HIST R100A, R100B, R105, R106, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R118, R119; IDS R101A, R101B, R102; JOUR R100; PHIL R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R109, R110, R114; PSY R107; SOC R104, R114; SPAN R103, R104, R107, R117 Area 4: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: complete at least 3 courses, of at least 3 semester units each (4-5 qtr. units) from at least 2 academic disciplines for a total of 9 semester (12-15 qtr. units) in Area 4 A: Anthropology and Archeology: AFAM R101; ANTH R102, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111, R113, R115 B: Economics: ECON R100, R101, R102 C: Ethnic Studies: AAS R101; AFAM R101; CHST R101, R107, R114; HIST R107; PSY R114; SOC R108; SPAN R107 E: Geography: GEOG R102, R104 F: History: CHST R107; HIST R100A, R100B, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121 G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences: CD R102: COMM R113; IDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110 H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions: POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R105, R106, R108 I: Psychology: CHST R114; PSY R101, R104, R107, R108, R110, R114, R131; SOC R104 J: Sociology & Criminology: CD R102, R106; HIST R112; JOUR R100; PHIL R114; PSY R107; SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R106, R107, R108, R111, R114, R116 Area 5: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: complete one course from each group; one of which must include a laboratory corresponding to selected lecture course; 7 -9 semester ( 9-12 quarter units) in Area 5. Each course must be at least 3 semester units (4-5 qtr. units), except separate lab courses. A: Physical Science: AST R101, R101L; CHEM R100, R100L, R104, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; GEOG R101, R101L, R103; GEOL R101, R101L, R103, R103L; MST R103, R103L; PHSC R170; PHYS R101, R101L, R102, R102L, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133 B: Biological Science: ANAT R101; ANTH R101; BIOL R100, R100L, R101, R101L, R120, R120L, R122, R122L; MICR R100, R100L; MST R100, R100L; PSY R105 Area 6: LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (UC REQUIREMENT ONLY): Languages other than English. Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school in the same language with a "C" or better, or one of the following courses with a "C" or better: ASL R101, R102, R103, R104; JAPN R101, R101B, R102; SPAN R101, R101B, R102, R103, R104, R140, R141 High School __________ Other college course __________ AP Exam ________ Foreign high school ________ CSU GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS: 6 units Not part ofIGETC; may be completed prior to transfer. One course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2. May also be used in Area 4 at the discretion of the CSU campus. Group 1: CHST R107; HIST R102, R103, R107, R108, R117 Group 2: POLS R100, R101, R102 (POLS R107 will also fulfill this requirement but only when combined with HIST R102) IGETC Certification must be requested prior to transferring. Certification is not automatic. See your counselor or the Transfer Center. Students completing IGETC Certification may also apply for a Certificate of Achievement in IGETC, making them eligible to walk in Oxnard College�s spring graduation ceremony. TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 USING ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT FOR IGETC CERTIFICATION The following rules apply when applying Advanced Placement (AP) credit toward IGETC Certification: 1. There is no limit on the number of external exams that can be applied to IGETC. 2. A score of 3, 4, or 5 is required to grant credit for IGETC certification. An acceptable AP score for IGETC equates to either 3 semester or 4 quarter units for certification purposes. 3. Each AP exam may be applied to one IGETC area as satisfying one course requirement, with the exception of Language Other Than English (LOTE). 4. Students who have earned credit from an AP exam should not take a comparable college course because transfer credit will not be granted for both. 5. There is no equivalent AP exam for Area 1B � Critical Thinking/Composition requirement. 6. Students earning scores of 3, 4, or 5 in the physical or biological science AP exams earn credit toward IGETC Area 5 and meet the IGETC laboratory activity requirement. 7. AP exams in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics B allow CCC campuses to apply 4 semester or 5 quarter units to IGETC certification. For Environmental Science, Physics C: Mechanics and Physics C: Electricity/Magnetism, 3 semester or 4 quarter units are applied for IGETC certification; therefore students who complete these exams will be required to complete at least 4 semester or 5 quarter units to satisfy the minimum required units for Area 5. AP Examination IGETC AREA AP Examination IGETC AREA Art History 3A or 3B* U.S. Government & Politics 4H and US 2 Biology 5B with lab Human Geography 4E Calculus AB 2A Italian Language & Culture 3B and 6A Calculus BC 2A Japanese Language & Culture 3B and 6A Chemistry 5A with lab Latin Literature 3B and 6A Chinese Language & Culture 3B and 6A Latin: Vergil 3B and 6A Macroeconomics 4B Physics B 5A with lab Microeconomics 4B Physics C mechanics 5A with lab English Language 1A Physics C electricity/magnetism 5A with lab English Literature 1A or 3B* Psychology 4I Environmental Science 5A with lab Spanish Language 3B and 6A European History 3B or 4F* Spanish Literature 3B and 6A French Language 3B and 6A Statistics 2A French Literature 3B and 6A U.S. History 3B or 4F* German Language 3B and 6A World History 3B or 4F* Comparative Government & Politics 4H *AP exams may be used in either area regardless of where the certifying CCC�s discipline is located. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION IGETC NOTES Certification It is the student�s responsibility to request IGETC Certification in the Counseling Office or Transfer Center. It is strongly recommended that students complete IGETC prior to transfer. Advantages of completing IGETC include more flexibility in class selection at the university and timely progress to degree completion. Partial IGETC Certification Partial certification is defined as completing all but two (2) courses on the IGETC pattern. Each UC or CSU campus will inform a student that has submitted a partial certification of IGETC of the specific timelines and courses needed to complete the IGETC. The UC or CSU is responsible for verifying that the missing IGETC course(s) has been completed. Students may complete the missing course(s) at a California Community College or other U.S. regionally accredited institution approved by the CSU or UC campus of attendance either during the summer or while concurrently enrolled depending on the concurrent enrollment rules at their CSU or UC campus. Note: Deficiencies in IGETC Areas 1 and/or 2 may indicate a student does not meet minimum transfer admission requirements. Who Certifies the IGETC? Students who have completed coursework at more than one California Community College (CCC) should have their coursework certified by the last California Community College they attended for a regular term (fall or spring for semester schools; fall, winter, or spring for quarter schools) prior to transfer. If a student requests certification from a California Community College that is not the last school of attendance, it is at the discretion of that community college to certify. IGETC certification will be processed without regard to current enrollment status or number of units accrued at a particular CCC. Minimum Grade Requirements A minimum �C� grade is required in each college course for IGETC. A �C� is defined as a minimum of 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale. Courses in which a student receives a �Pass/Credit� grade may be certified for IGETC if the community college�s policy states that a �Pass/Credit� designation is equivalent to a �C� grade or better at the institution where the course was taken. NOTE: the UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester units graded on a �Pass/No Pass� (Credit/No Credit) basis of the 60 transferable units required for admission. In addition, some UC or CSU campuses may have limitations on Pass/No pass courses that may be used to meet degree requirements. Minimum Unit Value A course must have a minimum unit value of 3 semester or 4 quarter units to meet the requirements for IGETC. It is not acceptable to take three 1 unit courses to fulfill a 3 unit requirement because of the lack of depth or rigor. Additional CSU Upper Division General Education Requirements All students at the CSU, regardless of IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth certification will be required to complete nine (9) semester units of upper division general education at the CSU campus granting their degree. CSU U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement The CSU U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals graduation requirement is not part of IGETC. Courses used to satisfy this requirement mayalsobelistedinIGETC Subject Areas 3B and/or4. CSU campuses havethe discretion whether to allow courses used to satisfy the CSU U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals graduation requirement to also count in Areas 3B/4. Coursework from Other Institutions Coursework completed at another California Community College should be applied to the subject areain which it is listedbytheinstitution where the work was completed. In addition, the course must have been IGETC approved in the area it was taken at the time it was taken. Approval dates can be verified by consulting the website assist.org. Coursework from all other United States regionally accredited institutions should be deemed by the CCC faculty in the discipline or their designee to be comparable to coursework on that community college�s approved IGETC course list beforeitis allowedtofulfill IGETC requirements. Thecourseshouldthenbeusedinthesamesubject areas asthosefor the community college completing the certification. Upper division work may also be used in limited circumstances. See IGETC standards 5.2.2 for criteria. Foreign Coursework Foreign coursework may be applied to IGETC if the foreign institution has United States regional accreditation. All other foreign coursework cannot be applied to IGETC with the exception of Area 6, Language Other Than English (LOTE). Online/Distance Education/Telecourses California Community Colleges may use online/distance education/telecourses for IGETC provided that the courses have been approved by the CSU and UC during the IGETC review process. Strictly online Oral Communication courses may not be used on IGETC Area 1C (CSU only). Credit by External Exams There is no limit on the number of external exams that can be applied to IGETC. Advanced Placement exams can provide IGETC credit as listed on the chart on the previous page. International Baccalaureate (IB): A score of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher Level (HL) exams is required to grant credit for IGETC certification. An acceptable IB score for IGETC equates to 3 semester or 4 quarter units for certification purposes. Actual IB credit awarded for admission purposes is determined by the CSU and UC. CLEP (College Level Examination Program) cannot be used on IGETC. Students who have earned credit from an external exam should not take a comparable college course because transfer credit will not be granted for both. Credit by exam is acceptable provided that a United States regionally accredited college or university transcript specifies the course title, unit value, and grade. A �Credit/Pass� designation is acceptable provided that the institution�s policy states that a �Credit/Pass� designation is equivalent to a �C� grade (2.0 grade points on a 4.0 grade scale) or better. TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 University of California System 2010-2011 Transfer Course Agreement This agreement lists courses transferable for unit credit at all UC campuses. While all courses that appear on this chart have been approved as transferable to the UC system, how they are applied may vary from campus to campus. Students should go to www.assist.org and research their intended major at the UC Campuses they plan to apply to for information on how particular courses are applied in the pre-major and for new courses added to the TCA after this catalog was published. Courses that fulfill General Education requirements at the UC can be found on the IGETC Certification Plan on page 73. All students planning to apply to the UC should also consult a counselor in the Transfer Center or Counseling Office. African-American Studies: AFAM R101 American Sign Language: ASL R101, R102, R103, R104 Anatomy: ANAT R101 Anthropology: ANTH R101, R102, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111, R113, R115 Art: ART R101, R102, R103, R104A, R104B, R106A, R106B, R106C, R108A, R108B, R108C, R110A, R110B, R110C, R115A, R115B, R126A, R126B, R126C, R150A, R150B, R151A, R151B, R152A, R152B, R153, R154A, R154B, R155, R156A, R156B Asian-American Studies: AAS R101 Astronomy: AST R101, R101L Biology: BIOL R100, R100L, R101*, R101L*, R120*, R120L*, R122, R122L (*No credit for R101/R101L if taken after R120, R120L. R101/L and R120/L combined: Maximum credit, one series) Business: BUS R101A, R101B, R111A, R120*, R121* (*R120 and R121 combined: maximum credit, one course) Chemistry: CHEM R100*, R100L*, R104, R110*, R112+, R120, R122, R130+, R132 (*No credit for R100/L or R110 if taken after R120. R100/L and R110 combined: maximum credit, 5 units. +No credit for R112 if taken after R130) Chicano Studies: CHST R101, R107, R114 Child Development: CD R102, R106 Communication Studies: COMM R101, R105, R107, R09, R110, R111, R113 Computer Information Systems: CIS R100, R101, R112A, R112B Economics: ECON R100*, R101, R102 (*No credit for R100 if taken after R101 or R102) Education: EDU R122 Engineering: ENGR R100, R105, R110, R115 English: ENGL R100**, R101, R102, R103, R104+, R105+, R107+, R108+, R111++, R112, R131, R132, R151+, R152+, R153+, R154+, R157++ (**Any of this type of course combined: maximum credit 8 units. +R104 and R151 combined: maximum credit, one course. R105 and R152 combined: maximum credit, one course. R107 and R153 combined: maximum credit, one course. R108 and R154 combined: maximum credit, one course.++ R111 and R157 combined: maximum credit, one course. ) Environmental Studies: ESRM R100 Geography: GEOG R101, R101L, R102, R103, R104 Geology: GEOL R101, R101L, R103, R103L Health Education: HED R101*, R102*, R103*, R104,* R105, R106 (*R101, R102, R103, R104 combined: maximum credit, one course) History: HIST R100A*, R100B*, R102, R103, R104, R105*, R106*, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121 (*R100A, R100B and R105, R106 combined: maximum credit, one series.) Interdisciplinary Studies: IDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110 Japanese: JAPN R101*, R101A+, R101B+, R102 (*Corresponds to two years of high school study. +R101A and R101B combined are equivalent to R101.) Marine Studies: MST R100, R100L, R103, R103L, R122 Mathematics: MATH R101*, R102*, R105+, R106++, R115, R118, R120++, R121, R122, R125 (*R101 and R102 combined: maximum credit, one course. +R105 and PSY R103 combined: maximum credit, one course. ++R106 and R120 combined: maximum credit, one course.) Microbiology: MICR R100, R100L Music: MUS R101, R102A, R102B, R102C, R102D, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R106, R107A, R107B, R107C, R107D, R108, R110A, R110B, R110C, R110D, R111, R112, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121, R124, R125 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION University of California System 2010-2011 Transfer Course Agreement (Continued) Philosophy: PHIL R100*, R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111*, R112, R114 (*R100 and R111 combined: maximum credit, one course.) Physical Education: PE R116A, R116B, R119A, R119B, R124, R130*, R131A*, R132A*, R133A*, R141A*, R141B*, R143*, R146*, R148*, R150*, R151A*, R155A*, R155B*, R156A*, R156B*, R159A*, R159B*, R160*, R161*, R165*, R166*, R167*, R168*, R169*, R170*, R171*, R172*, R177*, R185A+, R185C+ (*any or all of these courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units. +Any or all of these courses combined: maximum credit, 8 units.) Physical Science: PHSC R170+ (+No credit if taken after a college level course in physics or chemistry) Physics: PHYS R101*, R101L*, R102*, R102L*, R121*, R122*, R131*, R132*, R133* (R101/L, R102/L or R121, R122 and R131, R132, R133 combined: maximum credit, one series.) Physiology: PHSO R101 (note: this course was submitted for approval but the catalog went to print prior to the UC�s decision. Please check assist.org under UC Transferable Courses for Oxnard College to determine its transferability) Political Science: POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R105, R106, R108, R189A Psychology: PSY R101, R103+, R104, R105, R107, R108, R110, R114, R131 (+R103 and MATH R105 combined: maximum credit, one course.) Sociology: SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R111, R114, R116, R122 Spanish: SPAN R101*, R101A*, R101B*, R102, R103, R104, R107, R108, R117, R118, R140*, R141 (*R101A and R101B combined are equivalent to R101. SPAN R101, R101B or R140 corresponds to two years of high school study.) UC Credit limitations: 1. The UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester units graded pass/no pass. 2. Variable topics courses are reviewed after transfer by the enrolling institution and credit is given only after a review of the scope and content of the course and may require recommendations from faculty. This applies to courses in Independent Studies, Special Topics, and Field Work as well. Credit is not guaranteed. UC does not grant credit for variable topics courses in Journalism, Photography, Health, Business Administration, Architecture, Administration of Justice (Criminology) or Library Departments because of credit restrictions in these areas. 3. Internships may be presented for review after transfer but credit for internships rarely transfers to UC. 4. Honors courses: Duplicate credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will only be awarded to the first course completed with a grade of C or better. 5. A maximum of 4 units of physical education activity will count towards degree or transfer unit requirements. 6. A maximum of 8 units of physical education theory courses will count towards degree or transfer unit requirements. TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Independent/Private Colleges and Universities Students who plan to transfer to independent/private colleges and universities outside of the UC and CSU system should refer to the catalog and website of that particular school for specific admission and lower division requirements. For assistance in planning a transfer program to an independent institution, students should also meet with a counselor in the Oxnard College Transfer Center or Counseling Office. California'sindependentcollegesanduniversitiesareanexcellentchoiceformanystudents.Thereareover75nonprofit, independent colleges and universities in the state. The most important criteria for selecting a college or university is how well it fits with your personality, values, and goals. Because every nonprofit, independent college and university has a unique character, therewillbe atleast onethat fits yourneeds. Unlike the University of California ortheCaliforniaState University systems, each California nonprofit, independent college and university has its own Governing Board. This independence allows for a diverse set of college opportunities in California. Many independent colleges belong to the AICCU (Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities) and those offering Bachelor�s degrees are listed below. You can explore these colleges at www.aiccu.org and compare and contrast CSU/UC/Independent colleges at www.californiacolleges.edu. Some of the universities listed below have local satellite campuses in the Ventura County area and vicinity. Contact information for these campuses can be found on page 63. Northern California Drexel University -Sacramento Pacific Union College -Angwin Simpson University -Redding William Jessup University -Rocklin Central Valley Fresno Pacific University -Fresno Humphreys College -Stockton University of the Pacific -Stockton San Francisco Bay Area California College of the Arts -San Francisco Cogswell Polytechnical College -Sunnyvale Dominican University of California -San Rafael Golden Gate University -San Francisco Holy Names University -Oakland John F. Kennedy University -Pleasant Hill Menlo College -Atherton Mills College -Oakland New College of California -San Francisco Notre Dame de Namur University -Belmont Palo Alto University -Palo Alto Patten University -Oakland Saint Mary�s College of California -Moraga Samuel Merritt College -Oakland San Francisco Conservatory of Music -San Francisco Santa Clara University -Santa Clara Saybrook University -San Francisco Stanford University -Stanford Touro University -California Vallejo University of San Francisco -San Francisco Central Coast Thomas Aquinas College -Santa Paula Westmont College -Santa Barbara San Diego Metro Area Alliant International University -San Diego National University -La Jolla Point Loma Nazarene University -San Diego San Diego Christian College -El Cajon University of San Diego -San Diego Los Angeles Basin & Orange County American Academy of Dramatic Arts L.A. -Hollywood American Jewish University -Bel Air Antioch University -Los Angeles Art Center College of Design -Pasadena Azusa Pacific University -Azusa Biola University -La Mirada Brandman University -Irvine California Baptist University -Riverside California Institute of Technology -Pasadena California Institute of the Arts -Valencia California Lutheran University -Thousand Oaks Chapman University -Orange Charles R. Drew Univ. of Medicine & Sci. -L.A. Claremont McKenna College -Claremont Concordia University -Irvine Harvey Mudd College -Claremont Hope International University -Fullerton La Sierra University -Riverside Laguna College of Art & Design -Laguna Beach Loma Linda University -Loma Linda Loyola Marymount University -Los Angeles Master�s College, The -Santa Clarita Mount St. Mary�s College -Los Angeles Occidental College -Los Angeles Otis College of Art and Design -Los Angeles Pacific Oaks College -Pasadena Pepperdine University -Malibu Pitzer College -Claremont Pomona College -Claremont Scripps College -Claremont Soka University -Aliso Viejo Southern Calif. Univ. of Health Sciences -Whittier University of La Verne -La Verne University of Redlands -Redlands University of Southern California -Los Angeles Vanguard Univ. of Southern California -Costa Mesa Western University of Health Sciences -Pomona Whittier College -Whittier Woodbury University -Burbank OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION California Lutheran University (CLU) sity (C U) Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University is a selective comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences and professional fields. Rooted in the Lutheran tradition of Christian faith, the University encourages critical inquiry into matters of both faith and reason. The mission of the university is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Thirty-seven majors and 31 minors are offered in addition to an accelerated degree evening program for adults (ADEP), and teaching credential program. The 225-acre campus is located in Thousand Oaks and enrolls approximately 2200 undergraduate students. For more information go to www.callutheran.edu. General Transfer Information 1. A maximum of 70 semester credits may be transferred from a community college. 2. Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit courses may not be used to meet general education or major requirements. 3. General Education: Cal Lutheran accepts IGETC certification for either CSU or UC. Students must be IGETC certified prior to enrolling at Cal Lutheran in order to get credit for IGETC certification. Students with IGETC certification will have their remaining general education courses at Cal Lutheran waived except speech, foreign language, and religion. Students with IGETC certification must also meet Cal Lutheran�s GPA requirement. Cal Lutheran will need proof of the student�s IGETC certification. 4. Both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are offered. 5. Most majors require at least 32 credits with 20-24 credits at the upper division (junior/senior)level. Consult the CLU catalog for specific departmental requirements. 6. A personal preliminary transfer credit evaluation and campus tour may be provided by contacting the Office of Admissions at 1-877-CLU-FOR-U or send email questions to admissions@callutheran.edu. The ADEP program can be contacted at 805-493-3127. CLU Admissions Counselors are also available by appointment in the Oxnard College Transfer Center. Contact the Transfer Center at 986-5837 to schedule an appointment. 7. Courses which are technical, vocational, or �personal enrichment� in nature are not transferable. Courses that are transferable but do not meet CLU�s general education or major requirements will be credited as elective courses and will be counted toward the total number of units needed for the bachelor�s degree. California Lutheran University General Education Requirements Area I: Proficiencies A. Written Communication 1. Freshman English. One course with a grade of C or higher. ENGL R101or AP, CLEP, or IB. 2. Writing-intensive courses; one upper division. B. Oral Communication 1. One course or passing score on the Oral Communication Proficiency Test to be taken at CLU (no credit given). COMM R101, R105, R109 C. Foreign Language 1. Two sequential courses in one foreign language or successful completion of a foreign language course at the second semester level. ASL R101, R102, R103, R104; JAPN R101, R101A & R101B, R102; SPAN R101, R101A & R101B, R102, R103, R104 OR Score on the CLU Foreign Language Placement Test indicating proficiency at the second semester level. TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 California Lutheran University General Education Requirements continuedGeneral Education Requirements continued� A. Mathematical Reasoning 1. College level math course or qualifying score on the CLU Math Placement Test. MATH R014 is required for admission but units will not transfer. MATH R101, R102, R105, R106, R115, R118, R116, R120, R121, R122, R125; PSY R103 Area II. Perspectives A. Humanities 1. History � one course HIST R100A, R100B, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111, R112, R113, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121 2. Literature � one course ENGL R102, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R151, R152, R153, R154, R157; SPAN R117 3. Philosophy � one course PHIL R100, R101, R102, R105, R106, R107, R108, R111, R112, R114 4. Religion � two courses. Transfers with 60 or more transferable units upon enrollment need only one upper division course. B. Natural Sciences 1. Two courses from different disciplines, each with lab components ANAT R101; ANTH R101; AST R101, R101L; BIOL R100, R100L, R101, R101L, R120, R120L, R122, R122L; CHEM R100, R100L, R104, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; ESRM R100; GEOG R103, R104; GEOL R101, R101L, R103, R103L; MST R100, R100L, R103, R103L; MICR R100, R100L; PHYS R101, R102, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133; PHSO R101; PHSC R170 Transfers with 60 or more transferable units upon enrollment at CLU only need one lab C. Social Sciences 1. Two courses from different disciplines ANTH R102, R105, R106; CD R102; CHST R114; ECON R101, R102; GEOG R102; POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R189A; PSY R101, R102A, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R110, R111, R112, R114, R134, R135; SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R114, R116, R118 D. Visual and Performing Arts 1. Two courses, one of which must include participation in one of the visual and performing arts, and only one of which may be a one-credit course. ART R101, R102, R103, R104A, R104B, R106A, R106B, R106C, R108A, R108B, R108C, R110A, R110B, R110C, R123C, R126A, R126B, R126C, R128A, R128B, R128C, R150A, R150B, R151A, R151B, R152A, R152B, R155, R156A, R156B; MUS R101, R103A, R103B, R104, R105, R106, R107A, R107B, R107B, R107C, R107D, R108, R110A, R110B, R110C, R110D, R111, R112, R114, R115, R116, R117, R118, R119, R120, R121, R125; TV R117 E. Health and Well-Being 1. One PE activity course (a maximum of 3 activity courses will count for credit) NOTE: Any student over the age of 25 at entrance will have the Health and Well-Being Requirement waived. Area III. Cultures and Civilization A. Global Studies: � The World and the West� 1. One semester course. This course sequence may also be used to meet a Perspectives requirement. Oxnard College equivalent may be approved by petition. B. U.S. Diversity* 1. One course. This course may also be used to meet a Perspectives requirement. AAS R101; CHST R101, R107, R114; HIST R107, R108, R112, R120; SOC R103, R107, R108; SPAN R107, R117 Integrated Studies Capstone* 1. One upper-division course available at CLU. No Oxnard College equivalent. *The courses marked with an asterisk are not additional course requirements. They are content requirements which must be met through selection of courses which also meet major, elective or other core requirements. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 General Education Courses I. WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Critical Skills Select one course from each area: A. ENGL R101 B. ENGL R102 C. COMM R101, R107, R111 D. MATH R105, R106, R115, R120, R121 III. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Areas of Knowledge Select one course from each of two different areas: A. ANTH R102, PSY R101, SOC R101, R103 B. ECON R101, R102 C. POLS R101, R102 D. GEOG R102 IV. HUMANITIES: Areas of Knowledge Select one course from each of three different areas: A. ART R101, R102, R103, MUS R103A, R103B, R116, R119 B. ASL R102, JAPN R102, SPAN R101B or SPAN R102 C. HIST R102, R103 D. ENGL R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R157 E. Media: No courses approved at this time. F. PHIL R101, R102, R103, R104, R110, R114 G. IDS R101A, R101B V. THE NATURAL WORLD AREA REQUIREMENTS: Select one course from each area, one of which must have a lab. A. BIOL R101/L, BIOL R120/L, BIOL R122/L B. AST R101/L; CHEM R100/L, R110, R120, R122; GEOL R101/L; PHSC R170; PHYS R101/L, R102/L, R131 VI. CREATIVE AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AREA REQUIREMENT: Students must complete a minimum of 2 units to meet area requirement A. Experiential area: ART R104A, R106A, R108A, R110A, R115A, R150A, R155; MUS R101, R106, R107A, R108, R110A, R111, R112, R114, R115, R118, R121 VII. LIFELONG FITNESS AREA REQUIREMENT: Students must complete courses from each sub area to meet requirement A. HED R101 or HED R102 B. One PE activity course from PE R130-151A CAVEAT-The courses and requirements listed are subject to change. Students should consult with a Counselor or ULV academic advisor regularly throughout the school year to receive the most current transfer information. Visit the University of La Verne Website www.laverne.edu OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION University of Southern California (USC) TRANSFER INFORMATION OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 University of Southern California (USC) (Continued) 5. Business and Accounting Majors will not receive unitstoward the major for businessor accountingtransfer courses unless the USC academic department makes an exception. All transfer students seeking admission must complete articulated prerequisite courses for admission consideration. 6. Journalism majors will not receive units forjournalismtransfer courses unlessthe USC department makesan exception. Architecture majors will not receive units for architecture transfer courses unless the USC department makes an exception. 7. High School Students: College courses taken before high school graduation can fulfill GE categories I, II, III, and V and NOT any other requirements including Diversity, Writing, or Foreign Language, nor will they be granted course equivalence. Instead they will earn elective units if they are listed on the course-to-course articulation agreement available on USC�s website. However, transferable courses may be used by USC departments to waive prerequisites or specific course requirements if appropriate. Language departments require a placement exam to determine placement. Courses must be taught on the college campus by college faculty and not used toward the highschool graduationto earn credit; courses taught ina high school setting, even if they are transcripted by a college or university, do not earn credit at USC.. 8. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be granted. Please see www.usc.edu �Transferring to USC�. USC GENERAL EDUCATION: Students may fulfill GE Categories I, II, III, and V with transfer courses taken after graduating from high school and before starting USC. Categories IV and VI must be taken at USC. One course (or a combination of courses, if indicated by �with�) from each list below satisfies that requirement. The transfer institution department name and appropriate course number or numbers are listed. CATEGORY I: Western Cultures and Traditions ART R102, R103; HIST R105; R106; R111; PHIL R104; R105; R106 CATEGORY II: Global Cultures and Traditions ANTH R102; R107; R110: R113; HIST R113; PHIL R103 CATEGORY III: Scientific Inquiry (requires a lab) BIOL R100 with R100L; R101 with R101L; R120 with R120L; R122 with R122L; CHEM R100 with R100L; R120; GEOG R101 with R101L; GEOL R101 with R101L; R103 with R103L; MST R100 with R100L; R103 with R103L; PHSC R170; PHYS R101 with R101L; R121; R131 CATEGORY V: Arts and Letters ENGL R104; R105; R107; R108; R111; R112; R131; R151; R152; R153; R154; R157 LOWER DIVISION WRITING REQUIREMENT: ENGL R102 fulfills the lower division writing requirement if completed after high school graduation and before starting USC. DIVERSITY: All students who entered any college in fall 1993 or later must meet USC�s diversity requirement. Courses that fulfill this requirement if completed after graduating from high school are: AAS R101; CHS R101; R114; HIST R120; R121; PSY R107; R114; SOC R101; R103; R104; R107; R108 COURSES THAT FULFILL THE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Many majors require passing a third semester foreign language course with a grade of C-or higher or passing USC�s placement exam at a level equivalent to third semester competency. Students who do not finish their language requirement before transferring to USC must take USC�s placement examination. Students with a major that requires foreign language who have already started studying a foreign language are advised to complete it through the third semester if possible prior to transfer. International students whose native language is not English are exempt from the foreign language requirement. SPAN R103 Fulfills third level requirement SPAN R104 or R140 will fulfill both the third and fourth level requirements For more information and course to course equivalencies, see the complete articulation agreement at http://www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/articulation/ (select articulation agreements with California Community Colleges). The agreement is also available in the Oxnard College Transfer Center. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 TRANSFER INFORMATION Glossary of Terms Academic Renewal: A process to have previous substandard college work (grades and credits) excluded from computation of the cumulative grade point average (GPA). Academic Year: Fall and spring semester. The academic year traditionally begins with fall semester. Add Authorization Code: 4-digit number given to a student by the instructor of a closed class. Enables student to add the closed class using MyVCCCD. Add Card: A card used to add classes at the Admissions & Records Office during the first two weeks of instruction. Adding: A student-initiated enrollment in a course, usually by use of an Add card, Authorization Code, or remote web access (MyVCCCD). Advisory: A note that relates to a particular course, often referring to the preparation faculty suggest students have before enrolling in the course. Articulation: The process by which courses from one college are evaluated and deemed comparable to courses from another institution and therefore acceptable in lieu of that institution's requirements. Articulation Agreement: A formal written agreement specifying which courses at one college are accepted in lieu of courses at another college or university. Assessment Test: Tests given to students prior to registration for classes in English and Math to evaluate skills. The results are used to help students select appropriate classes. ASSIST: Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer. The website can be accessed at www.assist. org and contains articulation agreements between the CSU, UC, and all California Community Colleges. Associate Degree (AA or AS): A degree granted by a community college recognizing a student's satisfactory completion of an organized program of study of at least 60 semester units, including a major or area of emphasis, general education, and other graduation requirements. AA: Associate in Arts (degree). AS: Associate in Science (degree). ASG: Associated Student Government. The student government body at OC. Audit: Enrolling in a class for �information only�. No grade or credit awarded. An Audit does not satisfy the requirements for earning a degree or certificate. See page 21 for policies on Audits. Bachelor�s Degree: A degree granted by four-year colleges and universities. Usually the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) BOGG: Board of Governors Grant � a form of financial aid that pays enrollment fees for eligible students at a California Community College. Cal Grant: California financial aid program available to college-bound students based on high school academic achievement and family financial need. GLOSSARY TERMS Certificate of Achievement: A certificate awarded which recognizes a student�s satisfactory completion of an organized program of study. Challenge: The process by which a student may meet a specific requirement through successful performance on a comprehensive exam. No units are awarded for successfully challenging a course but the requirement is met. College Work Study Program: A program of federal financial aid which provides funds for student jobs on campus Co-requisite: A course that is required to be taken during the same semester or in conjunction with another course. Course Description: A brief statement about the content of a particular course. Course Load: The number of units a student is taking in any given term. A full-time student is one who is enrolled in 12 or more course units of credit during a semester. Course Title: The descriptive name of the course. It gives a general idea of the content of the course. CRN: Course Reference Number listed in class schedule. CSU: California State University. See page 70. CSU GE-Breadth: General Edcucation pattern for the CSU system. See page 69. Credit: A term often used interchangeably with "units" to describe the number of hours a student earns for completing a course. Drop: A withdrawal initiated by either a student, instructor, or administration. Elective: A course not required in the major or program a student is following but which is acceptable for credit. EOPS: Extended Opportunity Programs & Services. A state- funded program which provides both financial and learning skills assistance to students who may not otherwise have been able to attend college because of cultural, economic, or educational background. EAC: Educational Assistance Center. Provides services to disabled students. Financial Aid: Money available from the federal and state governments and various community sources to help meet college expenses. Financial Aid possibilities include grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study programs. Full-time Student: A student enrolled in a minimum of 12 units for a regular semester or 4 units in a summer session. GE: General Education. A required list of courses in a variety of subject areas that students must complete to earn an Associate or Bachelor�s degree. GE Certification: The formal recognition that a student has completed a prescribed program of General Education such as IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth. Students must meet with a counselor and complete appropriate paperwork and submit it to the Admissions & Records Office to have their GE Certification posted on their official transcripts. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 GPA: Grade Point Average. A measure of a student�s academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted. See page 19. Grade Point: A numerical value assigned to a letter grade received in a course taken at a college or university multiplied by the number of credit hours awarded for the course. IGETC: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. A pattern of courses that can be used to satisfy general education requirements at both CSU and UC campuses Lab: A study period during which students perform experiments or engage in activities to help them understand and learn the course material course. Lecture: A class meeting whose primary function is the dissemination of information. Lower Division: Courses at the freshman and sophomore level of college. LRC: Learning Resource Center. Building that includes the Library and Learning Resources, and tutoring. Major: An organized program of courses in a specific area of study, leading to a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate degree. Matriculation: A process which brings a college and a student who enrolls for credit into an agreement for the purpose of realizing the student�s educational objective. A student is provided services including admission, orientation, assessment, counseling or advising, enrollment and follow-up to help ensure successful attainment of the stated educational goals. Maximum Unit Load: A student may enroll for up to 19.5 units in a regular semester or up to 9 units during the summer. MyVCCCD-District Portal: An online system that allows students to access the following services: Registration: Add/Drop Classes, View Class Schedules, Account Balances, Fee Payments, Grade and Transcripts, Educational Goal & Major Changes, Email/Mailing Address Changes, Campus Library Research, Enrollment Verification, and Degree/ Certificate Progress Check. MyVCCCD can be accessed at http://my.vcccd.edu. Open Entry/Open Exit: Courses that are structured so that students may enroll at any time during the semester. Course content is usually self-paced. Open exit indicates that as soon as the student accomplishes the requirements for the course, the course is completed. Prerequisite: A requirement which must be completed prior to enrollment in a course and without which a student is highly unlikely to succeed. Probation: Students may be placed on probation if they fail to maintain progress towards their declared academic goal or if their grade point average drops below 2.0 for any term. Students on probation are required to meet with a counselor to develop a plan to get off probation. PACE: Program for Accelerated College Education PIN: Personal Identification Number. A password that is used to access MyVCCCD. Proficiency Award: Given to students who satisfactorily complete a course or sequence of courses designed to lead to specific type of employment or to update skills. These awards are given by departments. Quarter: A fourth of an academic year. An academic year consists of Fall, Winter and Spring quarters. A quarter is typically 10 weeks. Semester: Half of an academic year which consists of Fall and Spring. A semester is usually 16 to 18 weeks. Short-term Course: A course that meets for less than the entire time frame For a regular-term course, generally 18 weeks for a Semester. Student Central: An online resource for students that can be accessed at my.vcccd.edu. TCA: Transferable Course Agreement. A list of courses approved for transfer unit credit toward a degree at any UC campus. See page 76. Telecourse: Instructional television or video viewing courses, with some classroom attendance. Term: An academic calendar unit, most often quarter or semester. Transcript: An official unabridged and certified list of courses taken by a student in an institution of higher education showing identification of the student, as well as units of credit, attempted and earned and final grades for all courses. Transfer: This term generally applies to the student who plans to continue his or her education at a four-year college or university. Transfer Credit: Credit accepted from one college for application toward a degree at another college or university. Transfer Certification: When a counselor at the community college evaluates a student's transcripts and finds that they have met all CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC requirements, they can request that the student's GE be certified by the Records Office. Transfer Requirements: In order of importance, transfer students must satisfy requirements for admission, preparation for the major, and general education. Admissions requirements, at a minimum, include units, scholarship, and subject area preparation. UC: University of California. See page 70. Undergraduate: Courses taken in the freshman through senior year of college and up to completion of a Bachelor�s degree. Unit: The basic unit of credit is the semester unit which is equivalent to a credit hour. One credit hour of community college work is approximately three hours of recitation, study, or lab work per week throughout a term. For practical purposes, the following terms are synonymous: unit, semester unit, semester hours, credit, credit hours. Upper Division: Courses at the junior and senior level of college that must be taken at a four-year university. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 GLOSSARY TERMS Announcement of Courses Course Identification A course identification is comprised of the course discipline abbreviation and course number (for example, BUS R001). All course numbers for Oxnard College will have a leading R (for Oxnard) preceding the actual course number. Courses numbered 1 (one) through 9 (nine) will also have two leading zeros preceding the actual number; coursesnumbered10(ten)through99(ninety-nine)willhave a leading zero preceding the actual number. Sometimes an alphabeticcharacterisappended tothecourseidentification (for example, SPAN R101A). Courses numbered 100-199 are deemed baccalaurete level and CSU transferable. Courses offered by Oxnard College will allow a wide selection of curricula that meet the requirements for most regular university majors as well as for technical, semiprofessional, or occupationally-oriented programs. Courses Not Applicable for Associate Degree Credit Most courses offered by Oxnard College are applicable for Associate degree credit. Therefore, only those courses that are not applicable for degree credit are so noted following the course description. All other courses without this notation do apply toward degree credit, whether to an associatedegree,acertificateofachievementoraproficiency award. Students enrolled in the courses noted below will receive unit credit and will be awarded an academic record symbol on transcripts as defined in the Academic Policies section of this Catalog. However, the units earned in these courses will not apply toward proficiency awards, certificates of achievement, or associate degrees: ACT�allcourses;CD R011,R044,R051;CIS R020B; DH R050, R051; DST�all courses; EMP R004, R005; ENGL All R030-series except R030T, R066, R066A-C, R068, R068A-C, R080, R084; ESL�all courses; FT R094A; LS�allcourses; MATH R009, R009A-C, R010, R010A-D, R093; PG R001, R002; SPED�all courses. Definition of a Semester Unit The semester unit value of the course is shown by a number (or numbers) following the course title. The semester unit is based on three hours of work and study: one lecture hour with two attendant hours of preparation, or three hours of laboratory activity. Course Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Advisory A prerequisite represents a set of skills or a body of knowledge that a student must possess prior to enrollment and without which the student is highly unlikely to succeed in the course or program. A corequisite represents a set of skills or a body of knowledge that a student must acquire through concurrent enrollment in another course and without which the student is highly unlikely to succeed. An Advisory specifies the preparation suggested by the faculty that is expected to help students successfully complete a course. While strongly encouraged to do so, students do not have to satisfy recommended preparation guidelines to enroll in a course. Course prerequisites, corequisites, and/or advisories arespecifiedwithincoursedescriptionsannouncedinthis catalog; they are also specified in the schedule of classes. A course has no prerequisite or corequisite unless so designated. Students are expected to have completed the prerequisite course with a satisfactory grade�C or better or P (Pass)�and if applicable be enrolled in the corequisite requirement for all courses in which they enroll. Challenging a Prerequisite or Corequisite If a student has equivalent past experience or course work and desires to challenge the validity of a prerequisite/ corequisite, Education Code permits that process. The petition for the aforementioned challenge is available in the Counseling Office. The challenge process requires a studenttoshowspecificgroundsforwaivingtheprerequisite or corequisite. The grounds upon which students may challenge are as follows: 1. The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal of his/her educational plan because the prerequisite or corequisite has not been made reasonably available. 2. The prerequisite or corequisite was established in violation of the regulation or in violation of district- approved processes. 3. The prerequisite or corequisite is unlawfully discriminatory or it is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner. 4. The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite or corequisite. Challenge forms with supporting documentation must becompletedandsubmittedtotheCounselingOfficeprior to the start of classes. Counselors will act on the challenge and notify the student of their decision prior to the first class meeting. Pass/No Pass Options In the following section, which contains all course descriptions, the numbers (1) or (2) will be seen at the end of some descriptions. These numbers indicate that the so-designated courses are graded as follows: (1) Courses wherein all students are evaluated on a pass/no pass basis. (2) Courses wherein each student may elect by no later than the end of the first 30 percent of the term whether the basis of evaluation is to be credit-no credit or a letter grade. In all other cases, courses will be graded in conformance with the college�s grading policy, outlined elsewhere in this catalog. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 Field Trips Students enrolled in any course in the Oxnard College curriculum may be required to attend extra-educational events, excursions, and/or field trips. Such activities are subjecttothedistrict�spolicyonfieldtrips,SectionC.12.f. of the Board Policy Manual, and to the provisions of the California Educational Code and Title 5. Transferability Courses that carry a number between R100 and R199 have been approved as baccalaureate level and are expected to transfer for credit to the CSU and most other four- year institutions. The UC system has different criteria for accepting transfer coursework. To determine if a course is UC transferable, please see the TCA (Transfer Course Agreement) on page 76. Courses under which the statement �Transfer Credit: UC, CSU� or �CSU� appears to have been approved for at least elective credit by those systems as indicated. To determine if courses can be used to satisfy general education requirements, consult the CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC charts in the catalog. To determine if courses can be used to fulfill major or pre-major requirements at UC or CSU campuses, consult www.assist.org. Courses numbered R001-R099 are not ordinarily offered in the university or four-year college (or if offered do not provide credit toward the bachelor�s degree) and therefore are not usually applicable for transfer-credit, though the transfer institution may choose to accept them at their discretion. Offering of Courses as Described in the Catalog Occasionally there may be course changes concerning prerequisites, contents, hours, or units of credit made after publication of the catalog. Efforts will be made through the class schedules and public media, and at times of registration, to notify students of any changes other than as described in the catalog. Offering of Courses as Listed in the Schedule of Classes Thecollegereservestherighttocancelanyclassscheduled for anyterm if enrollment is insufficient asdeterminedby the board of trustees. Course Discipline Abbreviations Courses listed below are offered as a regular part of established curricula or when demand warrants. The current class schedule should be consulted to determine the availability of specific courses. Inthecoursenumberdesignations,thefollowingsubject or departmental title abbreviations are used: ADS Addictive Disorders Studies AFAM African-American Studies AC Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ASL American Sign Language ANAT Anatomy ANTH Anthropology AS Area Studies ART Art AAS Asian-American Studies ACT Assistive Computer Technology AST Astronomy AB Automotive Body Repair & Paint AT Automotive Technology BIOL Biology BUS Business CHEM Chemistry CHST Chicano Studies CD Child Development CIS Computer Information Systems COMM Communication Studies COT Cooperative Work Experience CRM Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management DA Dental Assistant DH Dental Hygiene DST Disability Studies ECON Economics EDU Education EMP Employment Preparation ENGR Engineering ENGT Engineering Technology ENGL English ESL English as a Second Language ESRM EnvironmentalScience&ResourceManagement FT Fire Technology GEOG Geography GEOL Geology HED Health Education HIST History IDS Interdisciplinary Studies JAPN Japanese JOUR Journalism LDR Leadership LS Learning Skills LA Legal Assisting MST Marine Studies MATH Mathematics MICR Microbiology MUS Music PG Personal Growth PHIL Philosophy PE Physical Education PHSC Physical Science PHYS Physics PHSO Physiology POLS Political Science PSY Psychology SOC Sociology SPAN Spanish SPED Special Education TV Television For convenience, the course descriptions in this catalog arearrangedalphabeticallyaccordingtosubjectgrouping. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES How to Read the Course Descriptions Course Identification: Department and Course Number Course Title Classes that must be completed prior to taking this course. Classes that must be in the same semester as this course. Recommendedclasstobecompletedbeforetakingthiscourse. CourseTransferability. AT R014�Advanced Engine Performance 4 units Prerequisites: AT R013. Corequisites: AT R014L. 4 hours lecture weekly This advanced course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose engine control management systems of modern vehicles.TheL-1certificationbyASErequiresthemostknowledge and preparation in the series of tests offered by ASE for automobiles. Students will use manufacturer approved scan tools, lab scopes, digital volt meters and other state-of-the-art test equipment. Systems covered will include the engine management computer control, and how other computer control systems (such as the anti-lock brake and supplemental restraint computer systems) interact. Preparation ADS R105A�Group Leadership I 3 units Prerequisites: ADS R101. Advisory: ADS R104.3 hours lecture weekly This course is designed to familiarize students with group dynamics, especially groups involving recovering alcoholic and drug addicts. This course offers practicum�s in group leadership skills, examines varioustypesofgroupsandteachesspecificskillsfordealingwithrecoveringaddicts.Thiscoursefulfillsone3-unitskillsrequirementfor CAADE. Transfer credit: CSU fortheASEL-1certificationinadvancedengineperformancewillbe included. Field trips may be required. RequirementofFieldtrips CourseDescription Semester Units of Credit earned FT R086E�Hazardous Materials IC/Scene 2� units by passing the Manager course 2� hours lecture weekly Course is designed to provide participants with an increased capability to assume the role of an Incident Commander/Scene Managerduringhazardousmaterialseventswithspecificemphasis Course Comment: on personnel safety and management of the Haz Mat scene. A (1)=Course may field exercise emphasizes unified management of a typical Haz only be taken Mat incident. This course is targeted and helpful for anyone who may assume an ICS Command or general staff role on a Haz Mat Pass/No Pass or incident. Fee required for certification. (2) (2) Course may be taken Pass/No Pass at Student�s Option MATH R010C�Pre-Algebra III 1 unit Prerequisites: MATH R009 or equivalent. Advisory: MATH R010A and MATH R010B. Total Lab Hours � hour lecture, 1� hours lab weekly per Week This course is the third of a four-course sequence equivalent to MATH R010. This course helps bridge the gap between arithmetic and elementary algebra. It provides an introduction to graphing and analyzing linear functions. A student receiving credit in MATH R010A, B, C, and/or D will not receive credit for MATH R010. Not applicable for degree credit. (1) TotalLectureHoursperWeek ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES The Addictive Disorders Studies Program at Oxnard College preparesstudentstoenterthefieldofalcohol/drugcounselingwith responsibilities for doing intakes, screening, and assessments, motivational interviewing, supportive and group counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral and case write-ups. Students completing this program will have the necessary educational and skills requirements to APPLY for certification through the California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators (C.A.A.D.E.). For more information, contact ADS staff at (805) 986-5800, ext. 1940 Career Opportunities Alcohol Counselor Alcohol/Drug Treatment Spec. I-II Addiction Counselor Prevention Counselor Forensic Corrections Treatment Spec. I-II Faculty Full-Time Part-Time Part-Time Michael G. Webb David Elias Elizabeth Herron Janice Peyton Rebecca Porter William Shilley Sarasue Spielman Kathleen Staples Luis Tovar Laurie Sanders � Addictive Disorders Studies Associate in Science DegreeCertificate of Achievement This C.A.A.D.E.(California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators) approved program prepares students to enter the field of alcohol/drug counseling with responsibilities for doing intakes, screening, and assessments, motivational interviewing, supportive and group counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral, and case write-ups, and treatment planning. Students completing this program will have the necessary educational and skills requirements to apply for certification through C.A.A.D.E. whichoffers a CertifiedAddictionsTreatment Counselor (C.A.T.C.) credential: application forms and information can be obtained by contacting: C.A.A.D.E., Beca Porter, C.A.T.C., CAADE Certification, P.O. Box 7297, Ventura, CA 93006; Phone or Fax: 805-641-1677; Email: caadecentraloffice@yahoo.com or www.CAADE.org. Required Courses: Units ADS R101 Overview of Addictions 3 ADS R102 Intervention, Treatment and Recovery 3 ADS R103 Physiology and Pharmacology of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 ADS R104 Case Management and Basic Counseling Skills 3 ADS R105A Group Leadership I 3 ADS R106 Adult Children of Alcoholics 3 ADS R108 Alcohol/Drugs and Human Development 3 ADS R109 Counseling Addicted Families 3 ADS R110A Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience I 3 ADS R110B Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience II 3 ADS R113 Dual Diagnosis 3 Total Core Requirements 33 Additional Required Courses: Units Complete any one (1) of the following: ADS R105B ADS R107B Group Leadership IITreatment of Adolescents 3 3 ADS R111 ADS R112 Management and Supervisionin Alcohol Programs Prevention Overview 3 3 ADS R115 ADS R116 ADS R117 Alcohol/Drugs/Nutrition Alcohol, Drugs and theDriving Laws Treatment Modalities in the 3 3 ADS R118 Criminal Justice System Culture, Race, & Gender 3 Consideration in CJS Treatment 3 ADS R119 ADS R120 ADS R121 Community as Treatment in the Criminal Justice System Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs in the Criminal Justice System Alcohol/Drugs and DomesticViolence 3 3 3 ADS R122 Reducing Binge & Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility 3 ADS R123 Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Trauma 3 PSY R102A Interpersonal Relations 3 Total Required Units 36 � Addictive Disorders Studies in the Criminal Justice System Associate in Science DegreeCertificate of Achievement Thiscertificateisdesignedtopreparestudentstoenterthefieldof treatment providers of services to incarcerated clients in county, state, and federal correctional programs and those recently released from such institutions. Emphasis will be given to the special knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for those who choose to work in the criminal justice system or other related human services. Students with this certificate will also be trained to work in the adolescent and adult drug court systems, pre-release and after-care programs, and intensive probation models. Graduatescompletingthisprogramwillbequalifiedtoapplyfora numberofcertifications: C.A.T.C. (CertifiedAddictionsTreatment Counselor) available from C.A.A.D.E.; F.A.C.T. (ForensicsAddictions Corrections Treatment Specialists) available from C.C.A.R.T.A., (the Center for Criminality; Addictions Research, Training, & Application) UCSD, 565 Pearl St., Suite 306, La Jolla, CA 92307. Required Courses: Units ADS R101 Overview of Addictions 3 ADS R104 Case Management and Basic Counseling Skills 3 ADS R106 Adult Children of Alcoholics 3 ADS R107B Treatment of Adolescents 3 ADS R110A Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience I 3 ADS R110B Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience II 3 ADS R113 Dual Diagnosis 3 ADS R116 Alcohol, Drugs and the Driving Laws 3 ADS R117 Treatment Modalities in the Criminal Justice System 3 ADS R118 Culture, Race, & Gender Considerations in CJS Treatment 3 ADS R119 Community as Treatment in the Criminal Justice System 3 ADS R120 Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs in the Criminal Justice System 3 Total Core Requirements 36 90 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option Addictive Disorders Studies Courses ADS R098�Short Courses in Alcohol Studies �-10 units Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Specialized workshops designed to update alcohol program personnel and others as required for in-service training in specific subjectmatterareas.Unitcreditdeterminedbylengthofinstruction of the workshop as defined by current credit standards. (2) ADS R101�Overview of Addiction 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This introductory course studies alcohol-related problems, including their relationship to alienation and change in lifestyle, cultural and family attitudes, causes and addiction, subcultures, ethical implications, and solutions. This course is a study of the history of alcohol use, misuse, and dependency. It will also study causes and effectsofaddictionandcurrentmodalitiesoftreatment.Fulfillsone 3-unit chemical core requirement for the California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R102�Intervention, Treatment and Recovery 3 units Prerequisites: ADS R101.3 hours lecture weekly This course will give students a comprehensive history of alcohol/ drugtreatmentmodalitiesandtherulesofethnicsandconfidentiality involved in such treatment. Students will learn crisis intervention techniques and the dynamics of a family intervention and work place interventions. Students will be taught all the tools for intakes, assessments, screening, recovery planning, exit planning and relapse prevention. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R103�Physiology and Pharmacology of 3 units Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 hours lecture weekly This course will cover both an ancient and contemporary history of drug use. It will describe the new micro-biology of the brain, especially as it is affected and changed by drug use. It will describe indetailtheeffectsofallthemajordrugsonthebodyandwillshow how the new synthetic drugs and other addictions affect the biochemistry of the brain. Other addictions like compulsive gambling, eating disorders, sexual addictions will also be studied and the course will conclude with an overview of the various treatments for drug addicts. Fulfills one 3-unit chemical core requirement for California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R104�Case Management and Basic 3 units Counseling Skills 3 hours lecture weekly This course is designed to teach students case management and the basic skills of alcohol/drug counseling: active listening, empathic responding and motivational interviewing. It will also introduce students to the principles of harm reduction and show how these insightscanenhancepositivetreatmentoutcomes.Fulfillsone3-unit skills requirement for CAADE. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R105A�Group Leadership I 3 units Prerequisites: ADS R101. Advisory: ADS R104.3 hours lecture weekly This course is designed to familiarize students with group dynamics, especially groups involving recovering alcoholic and drug addicts. This course offers practicum�s in group leadership skills, examines various types ofgroups andteachesspecificskillsfordealingwith recoveringaddicts.Thiscoursefulfillsone3-unitskillsrequirement for CAADE. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R105B�Group Leadership II 3 units Prerequisites: ADS R105A. 3 hours lecture weekly This course in group counseling is designed to give students knowledge and skills training in advanced group leadership techniques. It will offer supervised practicums for the experienced counselor and introduce students to the special dynamics involved in addressing difficult group behavior. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R106�Adult Children of Alcoholics 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course is specifically designed for potential counselors to develop self-awareness and examine their origins as possible adult children of alcoholics. They will study the necessity of maintaining boundaries in all relationships. Students will be given the tools to work especially with children from alcoholic families and learn how to change attitudes and behavior by examining different parenting approaches. Fulfillsone3unit-skillsrequirementfortheCalifornia Association for Alcohol Drug Educators (CAADE). Transfer credit: CSU ADS R107B�Treatment of Adolescents 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Course integrates biological, psychological, and social factors into a comprehensive model for understanding and treating alcohol and drug problems and addiction in the adolescent population. In this context, students will learn necessary techniques of counseling and basic aspects of adolescent addiction. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R108�Alcohol/Drugs & Human 3 units Development 3 hours lecture weekly This course is an analysis of developmental behaviors associated with each stage in human development and the way the social environment impedes or helps this development. Special emphasis is given to show how drugs and alcohol affect this development. Many examples of thedisruptiveinfluencesofalcoholanddrugsonhumandevelopment will be given along with the ways human service occupations develop systemsandservicestominimizetheseinfluences.Thiscoursefulfills one 3-unit behavioral requirement for CAADE and Domain VI of TAPS-21. (TAPS-21 is the Technical Assistance Publication Series which determines Addiction Counseling Competencies nationally and state wide. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R109�Counseling Addicted Families 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Recognizing that alcohol/drug addiction is a family disease, this course is designed to give students the insight and skills to involve family members in the treatment process. Cultural stress factors involving Hispanic, African-American, Native-American families, for example, will be studied. The student will be given techniques and strategies tailored to meet the various cultural challenges. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills course for CAADE and Domain VC and VI of Taps-21 (Technical Assistance Publication Series; Addiction Counseling Competencies). Transfer credit: CSU ADS R110A�Alcohol and Drug Studies Field 3 units Experience I Prerequisites: ADS R102 and ADS R103 and ADS R104 and ADS R105A. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course requires that students gain experience in applied alcohol studies in community agencies such as mental health, youth correction, shelters for the homeless, social services, selected industrial settings, military bases, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other private and public facilities for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcoholics/drug addicts. Thiscoursefulfillsone3unitfieldstudiesrequirementofCAADE. May be taken two times. Transfer credit: CSU (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ADS R110B�Alcohol and Drug Studies Field 3 units Experience II Prerequisites: ADS R110A. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course provides students with experience in applied alcohol studies in a two-semester sequence where students are placed in various agencies and organizations in the alcohol education and treatment field. Students learn through supervised participation in agency work. This semester will emphasize student growth in self-awareness and self-esteem, interviewing skills, connections and interrelationships with other core courses, introduction to systems, and the agency and other client systems. This course fulfills one 3-unit field studies requirement of CAADE. May be taken two times. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R111�Management and Supervision in 3 units Alcohol Programs Prerequisites: ADS R101, ADS R110A. 3 hours lecture weekly Thiscoursefocusesonfivelevelsofalcoholprogrammanagement; federal, state, and local governments, and private and voluntary agencies. The following organizational components will be emphasized:supervisionatalllevelsoftreatmentandmanagement; inter and intra organizational relationships, communication, employee assistance programs; and management styles and their influence on services. Students will also study the current and anticipated impact of alcohol and drug abuse on individual and community health problems and societal institutions and resources integrated into analysis of program management. This course fulfills one 3-unit skill requirement for C.A.A.D.E. Also fulfills the requirements of Domain VIII of TAPS 21. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R112�Prevention Overview 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Thiscourseisastudyofpreventionstrategiesinthefieldofalcohol and drug addictions stressing in a positive and practical approach to the diminution and eradication of addictive diseases in our society. Fulfills a 3-unit skills requirement of CAADE and Domain VI of TAPS-21. (The Technical Assistance Publication Series #21 now required by the State Department of Alcohol/Drug Programs to provide Addiction Counseling Competencies). Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R113�Dual Diagnosis 3 units Prerequisites: ADS R108.3 hours lecture weekly This course addresses the coexistence of chemical dependency and other major psychiatric illnesses. It will focus on identification and assessment, current treatment approaches, understanding medications, making appropriate referrals, and how addiction counselors may interface with the professional mental health community. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills requirement for CAADE. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R115�Alcohol/Drugs/Nutrition 3 units Prerequisites: ADS R101.3 hours lecture weekly The principles of sound nutrition will be taught to provide basic information so that an understanding of the nutritional needs of the recovering alcoholic/drug addict can be thoroughly discussed. The prevalence of eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, and compulsive overeating in recovering individuals will be emphasized. The similarities between drug addiction and eating disorders will also be discussed. Finally, the physical implications, including pregnancy, with regard to abuse which compromise nutritional status will be addressed. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R116�Alcohol, Drugs, and the Driving Laws 3 units Prerequisites: ADS R101 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture weekly This is a course designed for students currently working in, or interested in working in, a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) program, a Probation program, police work, and for people who supervise others, some of whom have DUI problems. The student will be introduced to the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the driver, as well as the laws and penalties regarding driving under theinfluenceincidents. Thiscourseisdesignedtodemonstratethe need for DUI programs as well as intervention strategies. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R117�Treatment Modalities in the 3 units Criminal Justice System 3 hours lecture weekly This course is an examination of the treatment and intervention models in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) for treating the substance-abusing client. The focus will be on the various treatment approachesusedateachphaseofthejusticecontinuum,thatis,the pretrial phase, custodial phase, pre-release phase, and probation/ parole supervision phase. The course will examine the concept of graduated sanctions for drug use violations and the various aspects of the community, courts, prison system, and probation/parole that affect the recovery goals of the client and treatment providers. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: CSU ADS R118�Culture, Race, & Gender 3 units Considerations in CJS Treatment 3 hours lecture weekly This course is designed to familiarize students with the theories of addiction and their application to incarcerated populations of men, women, and youth. Theories of criminology, diversity, and prevention of gang involvement, lethal criminal behavior, and recovery from addictions will be the emphasis of this course. The course will give special consideration to the impact of gender, race, and culture in the treatment of the prison population. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: CSU ADS R119�Community As Treatment in the 3 units Criminal Justice System 3 hours lecture weekly This course is designed to familiarize students with the various theories of rehabilitation for addicts in the Criminal Justice System from initial incarceration to reinstatement in the community. Students will be introduced to various therapeutic community models, the methodology involved in such models, and step-bystep explanations and illustrations of the entire process of life-style changes. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R120�Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs 3 units in the Criminal Justice System 3 hours lecture weekly This course is an introduction to the treatment of alcohol and drug addicts living in the Criminal Justice System. It will include the history and evolution of the Justice System in the United States. It will survey crime, criminal behavior, the police, courts, and corrections. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: CSU ADS R121�Alcohol/Drugs and Domestic Violence 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course will explain the dynamics of domestic violence and the related power and control effects it has on all aspects of relationships and intimacy. It will also examine the interconnectedness with substance abuse, cultural diversity, and family dynamics. The course will teach the tools and techniques for developing alternatives to violence with special emphasis on anger management. Transfer credit: CSU 92 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option ADS R122�Reducing Binge and Underage 3 units Drinking: A Collective Responsibility 3 hours lecture weekly Thiscourseoffersspecializedandspecificsubjectmatterdesigned to update alcohol program personnel and others who are interested in primary prevention. It will cover the scope and nature of binge and underage drinking, associated problems, national, state and local research and data on binge and underage drinking, effective municipal, college, and university law enforcement and community prevention strategies. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R123 Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Trauma 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course will explore the relationship between addiction and trauma; and students will learn to identify the stages of addiction and treatment strategies for substance abuse. They will learn to recognize the physical and psychological symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and understand the specific events of different types of trauma, such as childhood betrayal trauma, combat-related trauma, domestic violence, and natural disasters. Crisis management strategies will be explored for reducing high-risk, re-traumatizing behaviors, as well as effective treatment modalities for addicted survivors of trauma, including integrating twelve-step recovery tools with the treatment of trauma symptoms. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES African-American Studies Courses AFAM R101�African-American Ethnology 3 units Prerequisites: None. General or cultural anthropology preferred, but not required. Advisory: General or cultural anthropology preferred, but not required. 3 hours lecture weekly An anthropological exploration of the ethnohistorical development of African lifestyles in the New World. Special emphasis will be on the African-American in the United States. Fieldwork in the local community will be part of the course. Transfer credit: UC, CSU AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION The field of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration offersemployment in the areas of service and repair, construction and installation, sales, manufacturing, and plant maintenance. For more information, please call (805) 986-5824 Career Opportunities Sales Manufacturing Service and Repair Plant Maintenance Construction and Installation Faculty Full Time Part-Time Part-Time Alan Ainsworth Dirk DeKreek Jack Stewart Jack Smith � Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Associate in Science DegreeCertificate of Achievement Required Courses: Units AC R010 AC & Refrigeration I 3 AC R010L AC & Refrigeration I Lab 2 AC R011L AC & Refrigeration II Lab 2 AC R020 Electrical Systems I 3 AC R020L Electrical Systems I Lab 2 AC R021L Electrical Systems II Lab 2 AC R030 Airside Systems 3 AC R030L Airside Systems Lab 2 AC R040 Heating Control Systems 3 AC R040L Heating Control Systems Lab 2 Total Required Units 24 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Courses AC R001�Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 15 units 12 hours lecture, 9 hours lab weekly Comprehensive curriculum covering topics over the full range of the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Field trips may be required. Students will be placed into individual courses within the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program. AC R010�Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course develops competency in the theoretical troubleshooting of mechanical problems in air conditioning and refrigeration systems through an understanding of the operating principles for refrigeration.Itisrecommendedasafirstsemestercourseforpersons who want to develop or improve job skills in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry. Together with the lab course (AC R010L), this class targets the service technician who wishes to develop troubleshooting and repair skills. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R010L�Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I 2 units Lab 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course develops competency in the hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical problems in air conditioning and refrigeration systems through an understanding of the operating principles for refrigeration.Itisrecommendedasafirstsemestercourseforpersons who want to develop or improve job skills in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry. Together with the lecture course (AC R010), this class targets the service technician who wishes to develop refrigeration troubleshooting and repair skills. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R011L�Air Conditioning & Refrigeration II 2 units Lab Prerequisites: AC R010L. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course develops additional competency in the hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical problems in air conditioning and refrigeration systems through an understanding of the operating principles for refrigeration. It is recommended as a second semester courseforpersonswhowanttodeveloporimprovejobskillsinthe air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry. Together with the first semester lab course (AC R010L), this class targets the service technician who wishes to develop refrigeration troubleshooting and repair skills. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 AC R020�Electrical Systems I 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course develops competency in the theoretical troubleshooting of mechanical problems in air conditioning and refrigeration systems through an understanding of the operating principles for electrical wiring systems used in air conditioning and refrigeration installations. It is recommended for persons who want to develop or improvejobskillsintheairconditioning,heatingandrefrigeration industry. Together with the lab course (AC R020L), this course targets the service technician who wishes to develop skills in reading wiring diagrams, identifying electrical components, and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R020L�Electrical Systems I Lab 2 units 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course develops competency in the hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical problems in air conditioning and refrigeration systems through an understanding of the operating principles for electrical wiring systems used in air conditioning and refrigeration installations. It is recommended for persons who want to develop or improvejobskillsintheairconditioning,heatingandrefrigeration industry through practice on live equipment. Together with the lecture course (AC R020), this course targets the service technician who wishes to develop skills in reading wiring diagrams, identifying electrical components, and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R021L�Electrical Systems II Lab 2 units Prerequisites: AC R020L. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course develops additional competency in the hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical problems in air conditioning and refrigeration systems through an understanding of the operating principles for electrical wiring systems used in air conditioning and refrigeration installations. It is recommended for persons who want to continue their development of electrical troubleshooting jobskillsintheairconditioning, heatingandrefrigerationindustry through practice on live equipment. Together with the introductory electrical lab course (AC R020L), this course targets the service technician who wishes to develop a higher skill level in reading wiring diagrams, identifying electrical components, and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R030�Airside Systems 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course develops competency in the theoretical troubleshooting of air side problems in air conditioning systems through an understanding of the principles of air flow, the properties of air, theory of controls, reading of construction drawings, calculation of building loads. It is recommended for persons who want to develop or improve job skills in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry. Together with the lab course (AC R030L), this course targets the service technician who wishes to develop skills in designing and troubleshooting building air conditioning systems and controls. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R030L�Airside Systems Lab 2 units 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course develops competency in the hands-on troubleshooting of air side problems in air conditioning systems through an understanding of the principles of air flow, the properties of air, theory of controls, reading of construction drawings, calculation of building loads. It is recommended for persons who want to develop orimprovejobskillsintheairsidesegmentoftheairconditioning, heating and refrigeration industry through practice with live equipment and tools. Together with the lecture course (AC R030), this course targets the service technician who wishes to develop skills in designing and troubleshooting building air conditioning systems and controls. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R040�Heating and Control Systems 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course develops competency in the theoretical troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical problems in heating systems through an understanding of the operating principles heating and furnace electrical control circuits. It is recommended for persons who want to develop or improve job skills in the heating segment of the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry. Together with the lab course (AC R040L), this course targets the service technician who wishes to develop skills in designing and troubleshooting heating systems and controls. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R040L�Heating and Control Systems Lab 2 units 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course develops competency in the hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical problems in heating systems through an understanding of the operating principles heating and furnace electrical control circuits. It is recommended for persons who want to develop or improve job skills in the heating segment of the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry. Together with the lecture course (AC R040), this course targets the service technician who wishes to develop skills in designing and troubleshooting heating systems and controls. It is also applicable for students wishing to enter the industry in the capacity of installer, sales representative, maintenance technician, or designer. Field trips may be required. AC R080�Industry Survey/Repair 1 unit Advisory: AC R010L, AC R030L, AC R040L or concurrent enrollment or equivalent. 3 hours lab weekly Survey of local industries, opportunities and equipment. Repairs on equipment brought in by students will be done with guidance from instructor. Course may be taken two times. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Faculty Full-Time Part-Time Julie Lovejoy Debra Kaskus Antoinette Pineau Michele Smith American Sign Language Courses ASL R101�American Sign Language 1 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Students with little or no prior knowledge of American Sign Language will be introduced to the natural language and culture of the American Deaf community. The course provides basic vocabulary and preparation for visual/gestural communication. Emphasis will be on comprehension skills and the fundamentals of ASL grammatical structures. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU 94 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option ASL R102�American Sign Language 2 3 units Prerequisites: ASL R101.3 hours lecture weekly Building on the skills developed in the ASL R101 course, instruction will focus on ASL sentence types, time concepts, numbers, classifiers, giving directions, describing others, making requests, and discussing family and occupations. Additional information on Deaf culture and community will be presented. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ASL R103�American Sign Language 3 3 units Prerequisites: ASL R102.3 hours lecture weekly Course will continue the study of conversational American Sign Language with expanded information on ASL grammar, syntax, spatial referencing, and vocabulary development. Dialogues, short stories, and narratives will incorporate discussion of Deaf culture and detailed descriptions of people and surroundings. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ASL R104�American Sign Language 4 3 units Prerequisites: ASL R103.3 hours lecture weekly This course will build on skills acquired in ASL R103, and includes more complex ASL grammatical features, vocabulary building in context, and comprehension and development of medium-length stories, narratives and dialogues. Discussion material will include topicswhichareculturallysignificanttothedeafcommunity.Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANATOMY See courses in Biological Sciences ANTHROPOLOGY The Anthropology program at Oxnard College offers a selection of lower division courses in physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, gender, cross-cultural psychology, peoples of the world, prehistory, linguistics and archaeology. Anthropology is an excellenttransferdegree,asitisabroadfieldwithbothbiologicaland social scientific methods. Anthropology�s central questionshave to do with where humans came from, where they are going, who they are, what their nature is and how cultures vary. Students who have completed courses or A.A. degrees in anthropology have transferred to Stanford, UCLA, UCSB, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UCSD, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, USC, CSU Chico, CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, SUNY, New York University, Pepperdine and many other universities. For more information contact: Linda LeValley Kama�ila, Lead Faculty, Anthropology, lkamaila@vcccd.edu (805) 986-5800, ext. 1918 Career Opportunities Teacher International Business Forensic Anthropologist Criminology Documentary Filmmaker Marketing Environmental Science Non-profit business Public Policy Instructor Lawyer Curator Archaeologist Park ranger Politics Event Organizer Social work Linguist Translator Neuroscientist College Administration Management Consultant Faculty Full-Time Part-Time Linda Kamaila John Greer Holly Woolson � Anthropology Associate in Arts Degree Required Courses: Units ANTH R101 Biological Anthropology 3 ANTH R102 Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH R103 Introduction to Archaeology 3 9 Required Additional Courses: Units Complete a minimum of 9 units from the following: ANTH R105 Sex, Gender and Culture 3 ANTH R106 Culture and Personality 3 ANTH R107 Introduction to Native America 3 ANTH R110 People and Cultures of the World 3 ANTH R113 Ancient Civilizations of the Americas 3 ANTH R111 Magic, Witchcraft, & Religion 3 ANTH R115 Introduction to Linguistics 3 ART R102 Art History I 3 HIST R100A History of World Civilizations I 3 IDS R101A History of Ideas and Evolution of Culture I 3 IDS R102 Science, Technology, and Human Values 3 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 PHIL R108 World Mythology 3 PSY R103 Statistics for Behavioral Science 3 9 Total Required Units 18 Anthropology Courses ANTH R101�Introduction to Biological 3 units Anthropology 3 hours lecture weekly Biological anthropology presents human biology and variation in its evolutionary context. It includes the study of the human genome, comparative anatomy, the biophysical contexts in which humans lived, the rise of human language, cognition, and technology. The coevolution of biology and culture is presented in light of recent evidence, using methods and data from archaeology, the fossil record and molecular anthropology. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R102�Introduction to Cultural 3 units Anthropology 3 hours lecture weekly Humans have always been dependant upon culture for survival. Culture is the entire system of beliefs, behaviors, traditions, language, and cognition that is transmitted among humans. Different basic aspects of human culture are examined. Topics will include: biocultural change, how culture is transmitted from one generation to the next, kinship, human universals and the rise of modern peoples, including various post-modern subcultures, including pop culture and ethnic culture. Field trips will be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R103�Introduction to Archaeology 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Anthropological study of world prehistory and evolution of culture from its earliest known origins through the appearance of civilizations as revealed by archaeological record; nature of archaeological evidence and its analysis. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ANTH R105�Sex, Gender and Culture 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Human sexuality is the study of biological differences between men and women. Gender is the study of how sexuality is constructed within cultures, providing such human universals as sex roles, norms for sexual and gendered behavior, reproductive strategies and much more. Students will learn how sex and gender vary across the world, and study this very important part of their own culture, including the current state of marriage, courtship, and the ways in which sex and gender help construct individual human beings. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R106�Culture and Personality 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Comparative study of the relationship between culture and individual psychological processes. Child training and psycho-dynamics in non-Western cultures. Psychology of culture change. Personality disorders and psychotherapy studied cross-culturally. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R107�Introduction to Native America 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Survey of Native American cultures, including prehistory, adaptations, and social, political and religious beliefs. The effects of European contact and the situations of contemporary Native Americans considered. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R110�People and Cultures of the World 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Comparative study of human culture and elements of culture. Selected cultures studied and compared from anthropological perspectives. Emphasis on traditional societies and phenomena of culture change resulting from contact with modern societies. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R111�Magic, Witchcraft, & Religion, 3 units The Anthropology Belief 3 hours lecture weekly Religion and magic are human universals. Anthropologists study contemporary religions and religious consciousness to help reconstruct religions in prehistory, as well as for an understanding of the modern world and of the human mind. The student will be introduced to a fascinating variety of rites, rituals, religious movements, symbolic systems, as well as anthropological theories about religion. Field trips may be required.(2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R113�Ancient Civilizations of the 3 units Americas 3 hours lecture weekly Presentation and discussion of evidence and theories related to the origins and development of civilizations of the New World from the perspective of archaeology, prehistory, and anthropology. Data, interpretations, and theoretical models will be considered dealing with the early civilizations and proto-civilizations in Mesoamerica, South America, and North America. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R115�Introduction to Linguistics 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly Current thinking on language and linguistics from a variety of perspectives. Course provides an introduction to historical linguistics, language change, language learning, bilingualism, pidgins and creoles, sociolinguistics, gender and language, and brain and language. (2). Transfer credit: UC, CSU ANTH R189�Topics in Anthropology �-3 units Lecture and/or lab as required by unit formula Courses considering specialized, specific topics in Anthropology which are not covered in the general Anthropology offerings. Course may be taken four times. Transfer credit: CSU ANTH R198A-Z�Short Courses in �-10 units Anthropology Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Courses and/or workshops in selected areas of Anthropology to meet specific needs of college or community as requested and required. Field trips may be required. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units. (2) Transfer credit: CSU ANTH R199�Directed Studies in Anthropology 1-3 units Prerequisites: A course in the specific field. Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Anthropology on an independent basis. Assigned problems will involvelibrary,lab,andfieldwork.Coursemaybetakentwotimes. Transfer credit: CSU AREA STUDIES Area Studies Courses AS R101A-Z�Introduction to Social �-10 units Dynamics Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula A set of courses designed to introduce the student to the historical, social, political and economic dynamics of foreign countries and regions. Courses will be arranged in a year-long sequence of variable length and units with attention to the needs of the students in programs offered in the college curriculum such as the International Business Program. Areas to be studied include: Africa, Australia, Asia: Far East, Asia: South/Southeast, Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Pacific Rim, Soviet Union. Course may be taken four times. (1) Transfer credit: CSU AS R102A-Z�Introduction to Culture, Fine �-4 units Arts, and Literature Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula A set of courses designed to introduce the student to the culture of foreign countries through a study of Fine Arts and Literature, with attention to the needs of students. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: CSU ART The Fine Arts Division offers many courses listed in the college catalog in the areas of Two-dimensional and Three-dimensional Art. Studies in the Two-dimensional Fine Arts include drawing, life drawing, painting, color and design, and printmaking. The Fine Arts program serves students seeking to transfer or work towards an associate of arts degree. The Oxnard College McNish Art Gallery is an integral part of instruction. It features eight exhibitions during the fall and spring semesters,whichreflectprofessionalworkrepresentingthecoursestaught in the program. These include group and solo shows, a guest-curated show, and a juried student art show. The gallery program supports the educational mission of Oxnard College through its educational program and formal exhibition of contemporary works of art. The gallery also serves the art appreciation, studio arts and liberal arts programs by providing an opportunity for learning about art. In the three-Dimensional area there is a very strong ceramics program at Oxnard College with students who develop their craft from beginner to advanced ceramics levels. Students learn about the media of clay and learning how to sculpt, paint and fire theirceramics works with the industry-quality kilns in the department. Students who have graduated from the program have won countless awards for their works of art. The department welcomes students of all ability levels, particularly the beginner who has never touched clay before. Students should prepare themselves for a wonderful experience in the study of ceramics. 96 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option For more information, contact: Christine Morla, Department Chair, cmorla@vcccd.edu (805) 986-5800, ext. 1929 Career Opportunities Art Dealer Ceramicist Sculptor Artist�s Agent Painter Watercolor Artist Photographer Faculty Full-Time Christine Morla Part-Time Jacquelyn Cavish Ichiro Irie Gina Lawson-Egan Janet Neuwalder Claudia Pardo M. Peggy Tranovich Jen Chi Wu � Art Associate in Arts Degree Three options are offered for students choosing to major in Art. StudentsmaychooseageneralArtmajor,aTwo-dimensionalStudio major, or a Three-dimensional Studio major. Required Courses for the Art Major: Units ART R102 Art History I 3 ART R103 Art History II 3 ART R104A Color and Design I 3 ART R104B Color and Design II 3 ART R106A Drawing and Composition I 3 ART R106B Drawing and Composition II 3 ART R126A Life Drawing I 3 ART R126B Life Drawing II 3 Choose a series of 2 painting courses (minimum of 6 units): ART R108A Beginning Oil Painting 3 ART R108B Intermediate Oil Painting 3 OR ART R110A Beginning Acrylic Painting 3 ART R110B Intermediate Acrylic Painting 3 Total Units 30 Required Courses for Two-dimensional Studio Majors: ART R102 Art History I 3 ART R103 Art History II 3 ART R104A Color and Design I 3 ART R104B Color and Design II 3 ART R106A Drawing and Composition I 3 ART R106B Drawing and Composition II 3 ART R115A Abstract Concepts I 3 ART R115B Abstract Concepts II 3 ART R126A Life Drawing I 3 ART R126B Life Drawing II 3 Choose a series of 2 painting courses (minimum of 6 units): ART R108A Beginning Oil Painting 3 ART R108B Intermediate Oil Painting 3 OR ART R110A Beginning Acrylic Painting 3 ART R110B Intermediate Acrylic Painting 3 Total Units 36 Required Courses for Three-dimensional Studio Majors: ART R102 ART R103 ART R150A ART R150B ART R151A Art History I Art History II Beginning Ceramics I Beginning Ceramics II Intermediate Ceramics I 3 3 3 3 3 ART R151B Intermediate Ceramics II 3 ART R152A ART R152B ART R155 ART R156A Ceramic Design I Ceramic Design II Beginning Sculpture Intermediate Sculpture I 3 3 3 3 Total Units 30 Note:Students planning to transfer to four-year universities and major in Art should consider taking advanced coursework in their area of emphasis such as drawing, painting, ceramics, or sculpture. For major preparation requirements at UC and CSU campuses, see assist.org. Art Courses ART R098�Short Courses in Art �-10 units Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Specialized topics designed to inform or update interested persons in the various disciplines within art. (2) ART R101�Art Appreciation 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This one-semester survey course is designed to acquaint non-art majors with major periods and styles of art of the western world. Through electronic media presentations and visits to galleries/ museums, students will learn to compare and contrast works or art and develop understanding of the visual arts. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R102�Art History I 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course is an introduction and survey of the history of art of the world,specifically,Western,Americas,andAfrican,fromprehistoric times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of producing art as well as an examination of the key figures in art history. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R103�Art History II 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course is a continuation of the survey of painting, sculpture, and architecture of the western world from prehistoric times to the present. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of producing art as well as an examination of the key figures in art history. Field trips and/or museum visitations may be required. The second segment concludes at 20th century. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R104A�Color and Design I 3 units 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is an exploration of basic color theory conducted within two-dimensionalcontexts. Artprojectsintroducedesignprinciplesbasicproblemsinline, shapetexture,form,andcolor;workingwith practical theory, making a color wheel, mixing process with three primary colors, value grading, making and understanding tints, tones, shades and harmonies developed for certain design needs. Field trips may be required. This course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R104B�Color and Design II 3 units Prerequisites: ART R104A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is a further development from ART R104A with usage of new materials adjusting levels of intensity and value of low yield color harmonies. Specific ideas of suitable procedures will beexploredinprojectsdesignedforvarioussegmentsinthedesign field, such as advertising, fabric, fashion interior. Field trips may be required. This course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ART R106A�Drawing and Composition I 3 units 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course provides a basic drawing experience and stresses graphic representation of objects through a variety of media and techniques;particularemphasisisplacedonthefundamentalmeans of pictorial composition. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R106B�Drawing and Composition II 3 units Prerequisites: ART R106A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is an investigation of intermediate drawing techniques, materials, and inspirations of the artist. Students at this level learn to use materials in a variety of ways such as line structures, mass structuring, and rendering, as well as applying more contemporary approaches to drawing. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R106C�Drawing and Composition III 3 units Prerequisites: ART R106B. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is an investigation of advanced drawing techniques, using materials deemed appropriate to the development of personal style. Students develop originality in process, critical visual thinking and awareness of contemporary drawing. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R108A�Beginning Oil Painting 3 units Prerequisites: ART R104B, ART R106B or equivalent. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is an introduction to basic oil painting materials and techniques. Experiment in representational and abstract painting will also be presented. Particular emphasis will be on the awareness of shape, form and color, surface and their importance in composition. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R108B�Intermediate Oil Painting 3 units Prerequisites: ART R108A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is an intermediate level course to oil painting as an expressive medium. A thorough understanding will be developed by the individual centered on the following studio topics: materials and techniques, value, color, composition, perception, creative impulse and self-expression. Each topic will be approached by examining theoretical issues, or historical and contemporary painters� lives and works in order to inform student development. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R108C�Advanced Oil Painting 3 units Prerequisites: ART R108B. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course explores the more advanced concepts in painting by examining abstract qualities in contemporary art; understanding philosophical trends and movements in painting and critical analysis of students� work. Each topic will be approached by examining theoretical issues, or historical and contemporary painters� lives and works in order to inform student development. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R110A�Beginning Acrylic Painting 3 units Prerequisites: ART R104B, ART R106B or equivalent. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This class is an introduction to basic acrylic painting materials and techniques. Experiment in representational and abstract painting will also be presented with emphasis on the awareness of shape, form and color, surface and their importance in composition. Basic acrylic palette and media water soluble. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R110B�Intermediate Acrylic Painting 3 units Prerequisites: ART R110A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course provides intermediate level study in acrylic painting as an expressive medium. A thorough understanding will be developed by the student centered on the following studio topics: materials and techniques, value, color, composition, perception, creative impulse and self-expression. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R110C�Advanced Acrylic Painting 3 units Prerequisites: ART R110B. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course explores the more advanced concepts in painting by examining abstract qualities in contemporary art, understanding philosophical trends and movements in painting and critical analysis of students� work. Each topic will be approached by examining theoretical issues or historical and contemporary painters� lives and works in order to inform student development. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R115A�Abstract Concepts I 3 units Prerequisites: ART R110B, ART R126B or equivalent. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is a study of abstract conceptual trends, both past and present source development in all art. Students will explore the areas of abstraction in real and non-objective form, as well as problems and solutions in abstraction. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R115B�Abstract Concepts II 3 units Prerequisites: ART R115A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is a continuation of the study of abstract conceptual trends, both past and present source development in all Art. Students willexploretheareasofabstractioninrealandnon-objectiveform, as well as problems and solutions in abstraction. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R126A�Life Drawing I 3 units Prerequisites: ART R106A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly Thiscourseintroducesdrawingthehumanfigurefromlivemodels, using a variety of media including pencil, charcoal, cont� crayon, pastels, and mixed-media with representation depicted through gesture, contour and volume. Emphasis is placed on visual observations of structure, proportions, form and composition; use of linear and tonal concepts. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R126B�Life Drawing II 3 units Prerequisites: ART R126A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is a continuation of Life Drawing I, but includes minor structures that surround or may be included in set-up (pose). Emphasis is placed on compositional and technical improvement in artistic procedures. Field trips may be required. (1) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R126C�Life Drawing III 3 units Prerequisites: ART R126B. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is a continuation of Life Drawing II, but includes more complex structures that surround or may be included in set-up (pose). Emphasis is placed on more complex compositional poses, and further technical improvement in artistic style development. Students will draw the human figure from live models using a variety of media such as; charcoal, pencil, cont� crayon, pastels and multimedia. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU 98 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option ART R150A�Beginning Ceramics I 3 units 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This is a beginning course in pottery-making, wheel-throwing, and coil-method. Glaze formulation and application will also be presented and practiced. Field trips may be required. A materials fee is required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R150B�Beginning Ceramics II 3 units Prerequisites: ART R150A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is a continuation of wheel-throwing, coil skills, and introduction of slab method of construction, utilizing a slab roller, and review of glaze application. Field trips may be required. A materials fee is required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R151A�Intermediate Ceramics I 3 units Prerequisites: ART R150B. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This is an intermediate course on wheel-thrown, and coil construction techniques for creating pottery and sculpture. Additionally, further development in glaze formulation and application techniques will be addressed. Field trips may be required. A materials fee is required. (2) Transfer credit : UC, CSU ART R151B�Intermediate Ceramics II 3 units Prerequisites: ART R151A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course will emphasize slab construction with continued development in wheel-thrown and coil-constructed forms. Both pottery and sculpture will be explored. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit : UC, CSU ART R152A�Ceramic Design I 3 units Prerequisites: ART R151B. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This is an advanced beginners course. Greater emphasis is placed on aesthetic awareness of form and balance. Students will continue to develop their work in Raku. Emphasis is on wheel throwing, coil building projects and advanced Raku glaze application. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R152B�Ceramic Design II 3 units Prerequisites: ART R152A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This is an advanced beginners course. Emphasis is placed on the continued development of aesthetic awareness of form and balance. Students will continue to develop work in wheel-throwing, coil- building and advanced projects in Raku glaze application. Field trips may be required. A materials fee is required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R153�Glaze Formulation 3 units Prerequisites: ART R152B. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is a study of ceramic glazes through practical laboratory experiments. A gram scale will be used to keep accurate records of ingredients used to formulate base glazes and oxides used as colorants. Field trips may be required. A materials fee is required. Course may be taken four times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R154A�Beginning Abstract Concepts in 3 units Clay Prerequisites: ART R152C. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course introduces the use of low fire clay and glazes in the creation of original abstract forms, and is to include the use of electrickilnsforcleanfirings. Itisexpectedthestudentwillalready have a working knowledge of stoneware clay, hire fire glazes, and gas reduction methods. Field trips may be required. A materials fee is required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R154B�Intermediate Abstract Concepts 3 units in Clay Prerequisites: ART R154A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is a continuation of ART R154A to further the students understanding of the use of low fire clays and glazes. Additional instruction in the use of the electric kiln will be presented. Field trips may be required. A materials fee is required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R155�Beginning Sculpture 3 units 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts and history of three-dimensional form, as found in nature, sculpture, design, and architecture. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R156A�Intermediate Sculpture I 3 units Prerequisites: ART R155. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly This intermediate studio course will focus on experimentation with the ideas and media of sculpture and assembly with traditional, nontraditional, and alternative materials. Emphasis will be on the exploration of contemporary sculptural challenges of subject matter, form, and materials in relationship to individual aesthetic choices. Projects develop a widerange of skills and understanding of sculptural problems. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R156B�Intermediate Sculpture II 3 units Prerequisites: ART R156A. 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly Students will continue beyond the intermediate level to develop more advanced skills in sculpture. Progress relating to personal artistic growth and professional discipline is expected. Emphasis will be placed on in-depth study and working with ideas and techniques that will lead toward the development of a personal and independent body of work. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R160�Intro to Digital Photography 3 units 1� hours lecture, 4� hours lab weekly The history, theory and aesthetics of digital photography will be explored in this course. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital camera, scanning and basic manipulation and printing. Field trips may be required. A materials fee is required. Course may be taken two times. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ART R198A-Z�Short Courses in Art �-10 units Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Courses and/or workshops in selected areas ofArt to meet specific needs of college or community as requested or required. Field trips may be required. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units. (2) Transfer credit: CSU ART R199�Directed Studies in Art �-3 units Prerequisites: A course in the specific field. Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula This course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of art on an independent basis. This course offers opportunities for students with intermediate and/or advanced skills to engage in projects not included in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. (2) Transfer credit: CSU (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 ASIAN-AMERICAN STUDIES Asian-American Studies Courses AAS R101�Introduction to Asian-American 3 units Studies 3 hours lecture weekly An introductory course designed to engage students in learning about the historical, economic, political and cultural experiences and transformations experienced and managed by Asian immigrants to the United States and Asian-Americans. Students will look at the experiences of different root groups and societies contributing to the Asian-American community and will examine those experiences using a variety of materials, disciplinary techniques and analytical tools representing different disciplines within the Social Sciences including Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, History and Political Science. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Students are encouraged to seek guidance and support services through the Educational Assistance Center. The courses below have been designed to meet the special instructional needs of studentswithdisabilitiesandtopreparethestudentsforcertificateand degree programs in line with the mission of the College. Faculty Full-Time Counselor Tom Barth Judy McArthur Assistive Computer Technology Courses ACT R001�Assistive Computer Technology 2 units 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course provides in-depth computer access evaluation to determine the most appropriate access environment for students with a disability or multiple disabilities. Disability categories served could include: physical, learning, visual, cognitive, deaf/ hard of hearing, and psychological. Other participants could include students recommended by instructional staff. Not applicable for degree credit. Course may be taken two times. (1) ACT R002�Adapted Keyboarding 2 units 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course teaches keyboarding basics to disabled students who must use adaptive technologies for successful access to the keyboard or monitor and/or are unable to successfully complete a mainstream keyboarding course. Not applicable for degree credit. Course may be taken four times. (1) ACT R011�Computer-Aided Learning 1 unit � hour lecture, 1� hours lab weekly The course provides computer-assisted instruction in basic academic skills and test preparation. Course may include fundamental word processing to assist students in completion of classroom assignments such as homework and term papers. Not applicable for degree credit. Course may be taken two times. (1) ASTRONOMY Career Opportunities (Post bachelor�s degree necessary) Astronomer Astrophysicist Faculty Part-Time Habib Taouk Astronomy Courses AST R101�Introduction to Astronomy 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course is an introduction to astronomy for both science and non-science students. The intent of the course is to familiarize each student with the terms, tools, and theories of modern astronomy. Topics covered include historical events and discoveries, personalities, and tools, as well as studies of the solar system, stars, galaxies,pulsars,andblackholes. Thescientificmethodisdefined and expounded. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU AST R101L�Astronomy Laboratory 1 unit Prerequisites: AST R101 or concurrent enrollment. Advisories: MATH R011. 3 hours lab weekly This laboratory reinforces principles learned in AST R101. Students obtain hands-on experience with telescopes, star charts, and other devices used in astronomy. Observations are made of the Moon, the planets, and the stars. Field trips to observatories, planetariums, and/or dark-sky sites may be required. Students are expected to be familiar with high-school algebra. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU AST R198A-Z�Short Courses in Astronomy �-10 units Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula This course is composed of workshops in selected areas of astronomy to meet specific needs of community or college as required or requested by persons whose needs are not met by regular college offerings. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. (2) AUTOMOTIVE BODYAND FENDER REPAIR The Automotive Body and Fender Repair program at Oxnard College is designed to prepare students to enter the industry as entry-level technicians. The program provides continuous improvement training for employed technicians in the field. Students can complete an Associate of Science Degree or a Certificate of Achievement. Course work includes hands-on training in body, fender, collision repair, and automotive graphics. Students have the option of integrating course work training from other technical programs, such as the automotive technology and business courses designed to help students begin their own repair center. For more information, contact: Jose Ortega, jortega@vcccd.edu (805) 986-5800 ext. 2062 Career Opportunities Body and Fender Repair TraineeFrame SpecialistRepair EstimatorParts and Service Management Faculty Full-Time Part-Time Jose Ortega Henry Segura 100 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option . Automotive Body and Fender Repair Associate in Science DegreeCertificate of Achievement Required Courses: Units AB R001 Auto Body/Fender Repair I 4 AB R002 Auto Body/Fender Repair II 4 AB R003 Estimating Damage/Repair 4 AB R004 Collision Damage/Repair 4 ABR005A Painting/RefinishingI 2 ABR005B Painting/RefinishingII 4 22 Required Additional Courses: Units Complete a minimum of one course from the following courses: ABR005C AutoRefinishingFinalDetailing 2 AB R007A Automotive Graphics 2 AB R007B Advanced Automotive Graphics 2 AT R010 Fundamentals of Auto Technology 3 AT R015 Automotive Electrical Systems 4 2-4 Total Required Units 24-26 Automotive Body AB R001�Introduction to Automotive - Body 4 units and Fender 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course covers the fundamentals of auto body repair, including arc and oxy-acetylene welding, and metal finishing, use of body filler, sanding, masking, and priming. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) AB R002�Intermediate Auto Body 4 units and Fender Repair Prerequisites: AB R001.2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course provides training in special problems in repair of automobiles using advanced techniques with material such as steel, aluminum, and plastic. Special priming methods are also taught. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) AB R003�Introduction to Estimating Auto 4 units Body Damage Prerequisites: AB R002.2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills in writing estimates or accident reports for none structural refinishing, and repair of automobile damage. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. (2) AB R004�Advance Auto Body Collision and 4 units Damage Repair Prerequisites: AB R003.2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course provides an advanced course in the techniques of repairing heavy damage to the automobile body and chassis; emphasis will be on automobile frame straightening, structure damage repairs, and advanced welding. The student�s auto body projectswillbein the scopeof complete automotivewrecks. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. (2) AB R005A�Auto Body Painting & Refinishing I 2 units 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the automotive refinishing industry by providing training in painting fundamentals. Topics to be covered include a history of the industry, shop safety, shop equipment and layout, required tools and materials, and surface preparation techniques. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken three times. (2) AB R005B�Auto Body Painting and 4 units Refinishing IIPrerequisites: AB R005A. 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course continues training in automotive painting and refinishing.Topicstobecoveredincludeapplicationofundercoats and topcoats, spot repair procedures, paint job procedures, paint problems, and procedures for securing employment in the field. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) AB R005C�Auto Refinishing Final Detailing 2 units Prerequisites: AB R005B. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly In this course students will learn the final detailing of a vehicle right before the customer picks the vehicle up. Topics to be covered includeultra-finesandingofclearcoats.Theymustvisuallyidentify paintproblems,describehowtooperateabuffingmachinewithout burning through the clear-coat and final clean and detail a vehicle for improved customer satisfaction. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four times. (2) AB R007A�Automotive Graphics 2 units 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This is an introductory course that gives a comprehensive overview of automotive graphics including preparation and layout of pinstriping, touch-up, lettering, and murals. This course also includes graphics for commercial trucks and boats. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) AB R007B�Advanced Automotive Graphics 2 units Prerequisites: AB R007A. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course provides instruction in advanced level automotive graphics design including color selection, paint mixing, customized murals, advanced commercial lettering applications, advanced outlines and shadowing, advanced pin-striping, and customized quiles. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. (2) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY The Automotive Technology program at Oxnard College is designed to prepare students as entry-level technicians for the automotive field. The program provides improvement training for working automotive technicians dealing with rapidly changing technologies. Students can complete an Associate of Science Degree or Certificate of Achievement. Courses includea full range of curriculum for this career: fundamentals of automotive, automotive electrical, engine performance, brake systems, steering and suspension, heating and air conditioning systems, and transmissions. The courses are designed to give a student knowledge and hands-on training needed to achieve ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification. All courses aretaught by ASE certified instructors and the program is certifiedby NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation). For more information, contact: Andrew Cawelti, acawelti@vcccd.edu (805) 986-5890 Career Opportunities Automotive Electrical Repair Specialist Line Technician Brake and Wheel Alignment Technician Service Manager Engine Performance Specialist Licensed Smog Technician Faculty Full-Time Part-Time Andrew Cawelti Ken Gorenflo Richard Williams Norman Roth Glenn Troub (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 101 � Automotive Technology Associate in Science DegreeCertificate of Achievement Required Courses: Units AT R010 Fundamentals of Auto Technology 3 AT R012 Automotive Air Conditioning 2 AT R013 Automotive Engine Performance 4 AT R013L Automotive Engine Performance Lab 2 AT R015 Automotive Electrical Systems 4 AT R015L Automotive Electrical Systems Lab 2 AT R016 Auto Electronics 3 AT R018 Automotive Brake Systems 4 AT R018L Automotive Brake Systems Lab 2 AT R019 Steering & Suspension 2 AT R019L Steering & Suspension Lab 2 AT R033 Automotive Emission and Fuel Control Systems 4 Total Core Requirements 34 Required Additional Courses: Units Completeaminimum offiveunitsfromthefollowing: AT R014 Advanced Engine Performance 4 AT R014L Advanced Engine Performance Lab 2 AT R026 Automotive Engine Overhaul 4 AT R026L Automotive Engine Overhaul Lab 2 AT R030 Automotive Transmissions and Drive Line 3 AT R030L Automotive Transmissions and Drive Line Lab 2 Total Required Units 39 Automotive Technology Courses AT R010�Fundamentals of Auto Technology 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course is a comprehensive overview of the automobile, basic operation principles and repair procedures. Systems included are ignition, charging, cranking, cooling, fuel, lubrication, brakes, engine operation and front suspension. Field trips may be required. AT R012�Automotive Air Conditioning 2 units Advisory: AT R010.1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course provides a comprehensive study of the principles of operation and theory of automotive air conditioning. This course offers a study of design features of each manufacturer to include servicing, troubleshooting, diagnosis and system repair. Students will be given practical skills for servicing, repair, and diagnosis. Field trips may be required. AT R013�Automotive Engine Performance 4 units Advisory: AT R010. Corequisites: AT R013L. 4 hours lecture weekly This course provides detailed coverage of automotive ignition systemsandfuelinjectionsystems.Thiscoursewillfocusonengine computer management, and the skills required for diagnosing, servicing and repairing these systems. Preparation for the ASE certification test in engine performance is included. Field trips may be required. AT R013L�Automotive Engine Performance Lab 2 units Advisory: AT R010. Corequisites: AT R013 (first time only). 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course provides vocational preparation with the skills required in the diagnosing, servicing and repairing automotive ignition, fuel injection and engine computer management systems. The student will practice the skills required for diagnosing, servicing and repairing these systems. The student will use engine computer scan tools and lab scopes for testing purposes. Preparation for the ASEcertificationtestinengineperformanceisincluded.Fieldtrips may be required. Course may be taken two times. 102 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 AT R014�Advanced Engine Performance 4 units Prerequisites: AT R013. Corequisites: AT R014L. 4 hours lecture weekly This advanced course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose engine control management systems of modern vehicles.TheL-1certificationbyASErequiresthemostknowledge and preparation in the series of tests offered by ASE for automobiles. Students will use manufacturer approved scan tools, lab scopes, digital volt meters and other state-of-the-art test equipment. Systems covered will include the engine management computer control, and how other computer control systems (such as the anti-lock brake and supplemental restraint computer systems) interact. Preparation for theASE L-1 certification in advanced engine performance will be included. Field trips may be required. AT R014L�Advanced Engine Performance Lab 2 units Prerequisites: AT R013. Corequisites: AT R014. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This advanced course provides hands on technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose engine control management systems ofmodernvehicles.TheL-1certificationbyASErequiresthemost knowledge and preparation in the series of tests offered by ASE for automobiles. Students will use manufacturer approved scan tools, lab scopes, digital volt meters and other state-of-the-art test equipment. Systems covered will include the engine management computer control system, and how other computer control systems (such as the anti-lock brake and supplemental restraint computer systems) interact. Preparation for the ASE L-1 certification in advanced engine performance will be included. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. AT R015�Automotive Electrical Systems 4 units Advisory: AT R010. Corequisites: AT R015L. 4 hours lecture weekly This course covers all aspects of automotive electrical systems including charging, starting, ignition, accessories, and electronics. This course will cover wiring diagrams and provide skills necessary to diagnose electrical problems in computer controls on vehicles. Preparation forASE certification test included. Field trips may be required. AT R015L�Automotive Electrical Systems Lab 2 units Corequisites: AT R015 (first time only). 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course provides vocational preparation in the skills required in diagnosis, adjustment, repair and maintenance of the electrical systems of modern automotive vehicles. The course is based on electrical service procedures for the overhaul of electrical components and circuitry in automobiles. Preparation for the ASE certification electrical and electronics A-6 test is included. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. AT R016�Auto Electronics 3 units Advisory: AT R010 and AT R013. 3 hours lecture weekly This course is designed for advanced students or technicians in the auto service industry. This course covers various types of electronic systems,ignitionsystems,computermanagement,andfuelinjection control systems. Scan tool devices used in diagnosis of today�s modern vehicles will be covered. Field trips may be required. AT R018�Automotive Brake Systems 4 units Advisory: AT R010. Corequisites: AT R018L. 4 hours lecture weekly This course begins with the study of automotive brake systems, including hydraulic and friction principles. This course will study drum and disc brake systems showing how the systems function. The course will cover computerized anti-lock brake controls giving students skills in diagnosis and repair with these systems. Preparation for theASE certification test included. Field trips may be required. (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option AT R018L�Automotive Brake Systems Lab 2 units Corequisites: AT R018 (first time only). 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course covers automotive brake systems service procedures including: hydraulic system overhaul, drum and disc rotor machining, brake shoe and pad service. The anti-lock brake computer system will be tested and serviced with industry accepted practices. Scan tools will be used to test anti-lock brake systems. This �hands-on� course will allow the student to practice skills taught in the brake class. Preparation for the ASE certification test is included. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. AT R019�Steering and Suspension 2 units Advisory: AT R010. Corequisites: AT R019L. 2 hours lecture weekly This course provides the technical skills and preparation required in diagnosis, adjustment, replacement or repair of all types of suspension systems commonly used in the automotive industry today. Preparation for theASE certification test is included. Field trips may be required. AT R019L�Steering and Suspension Lab 2 units Advisory: AT R010. Corequisites: AT R019 (first time only). 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course provides the technical skills and preparation required in diagnosis, adjustment, replacement or repair of all types of suspension systems commonly used in the automotive industry today. PreparationfortheASEcertificationtestisincluded. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. AT R020�ASE Mechanics Certification 3 units Advisory: Employment in the automotive trade or an automotive major. 3 hours lecture weekly This course is offered to assist employed mechanics and students with automotive mechanic majors in preparing for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification examinations. This course will cover nine specific test areas: engine repair, electrical/ electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, brakes, suspension and steering, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, engine performance, and advanced engine performance specialist. Field trips may be required. AT R021�Bureau of Automotive Repair Smog 4 units Certification Prerequisites: AT R033.3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course is for automotive mechanic majors, or employed mechanics who are preparing to take the State of California (Bureau ofAutomotiveRepair)SmogCertificationTest.Thiscoursecovers fuel systems, electrical systems, automotive computer control systems, emission controls, and inspection procedures. The course will follow the state-mandated lesson outline. This course will cover the laws and regulations related to automotive repair in California. Field trips may be required. AT R026�Automotive Engine Overhaul 4 units Advisory: AT R010. Corequisites: AT R026L. 4 hours lecture weekly This course provides technical preparation in the basic skills required to diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul the automotive internal combustion engine. All phases of machine work will be covered. Quality inspection and reassembly procedures will be stressed.PreparationfortheASEcertificationtestisincluded.Field trips may be required. AT R026L�Automotive Engine Overhaul Lab 2 units Advisory: AT R010. Corequisites: AT R026 (first time only). 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab weekly Courseusesclassprojectsinvolvingtheoryandoperationofmodern engine overhaul equipment. Students will gain experience and skills diagnosing repairs, cleaning, disassembling, repairing, and restoring engines to service. Preparation for the ASE certification test is included. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken two times. AT R030�Automotive Transmission and 3 units Drive Line Advisory: AT R010Corequisite: AT R030L3 hours lecture weekly This course provides technical preparation in the basic skills required to diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul the automotive transmission and drive line. All phases of transmission diagnosis and repair work will be covered. Quality inspection and reassembly procedureswillbestressed. PreparationfortheASEcertification is included. Field trips may be required. AT R030L�Automotive Transmission and 2 units Drive Line Lab Advisory: AT R010 Corequisite: AT R030 (first time only) 6 hours lab weekly This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose,adjust, repairand overhaul the automotive transmission. All phases of transmission testing will be covered. Quality inspection and reassembly procedures will be stressed. Students will gain experience and skills diagnosing repairs, cleaning, disassembling, repairing, and restoring transmissions to service. Preparation for the ASE certification test is included. Field trips may be required. May be taken two times. AT R033�Automotive Emission and Fuel 4 units Control Systems Advisory: AT R010.3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly This course covers a brief history of air pollution, automotive emissions control laws, and control systems. The basic emission controls such as positive crankcase ventilation, air injection, evaporative controls, catalytic converters, and computer control systems will be covered in depth. Emission testing equipment approved by the State of California will be used on vehicles. Students will study emission failing vehicles and principles of diagnosis to correct excessively polluting vehicles. Fuel injection systems will be studied and tested. Preparation for the ASE (AutomotiveServiceExcellence)certificationtestisincluded.Field trips may be required. AT R088�California Bureau of Automotive 1 units Repair Smog License Update Class Advisory: This course is for persons holding a current State of California Smog Inspection License and candidates for the Smog Inspection License. � hour lecture, � hour lab weekly This short course will cover selected areas of automotive technology. This course will meet the smog license update training requirements of the State of California, Bureau of Automotive Repair. Field trips may be required. (1) AT R098�Short Courses in Automotive �-10 units Mechanics Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Specialized topics designed to inform or update interested persons in various disciplines within the auto repair industry. Length of course determines unit credit. (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 103 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Biology courses at Oxnard College introduce the student to gross anatomy, histology of human organ systems, the basic principles of molecular and cellular biology, lower division biochemistry which offers the study of biochemical and cellular design and the regulation of that metabolism. Basic laboratory techniques are employed for plant and animal tissue, organ culture preparation and virus cultivation. Directed Studies furthers the knowledge of Biology on an independent study basis. An Associate in Arts Degree in Biology is offered. For more information, contact: Yong Ma, yma@vcccd.edu (805) 986-5800, ext. 2072 Career Opportunities (Most careers require a bachelor�s and advanced degree) Biological Technician Public Health Biologist Health Technician Laboratory Technician Clinical Lab Technologist Research Technician Marine Biology Forestry & Wildlife Biology Environmental Policy Ecology Biotechnology Fisheries Zoology Faculty Full-Time Part-Time Part-Time Michael Abram Kevin Flint Michael Nicholson Lorraine Buckley James Harber Shannon Newby � Biology Joe Frantz Gabriel Garcia Melissa Graham Kristin Majda Guillermo Martinez Stephanie Mutz Jan Schienle Bryan Swig Vicki Thon Rachel Ulrich Kathryn Watson Neil Ziegler Associate in Arts Degree Program under revision. See General Studies Degree -Patterns II & III with Natural Sciences or Mathematics emphasis. Core Courses: Units BIOL R120 BIOL R120L BIOL R122 BIOL R122L BIOL R199 Principles of Biology I Principles of Biology I Lab Principles of Biology II Principles of Biology II Lab Directed Studies in Biology 4 1 4 1 2 Required Units from Core Courses 12 Elective Courses: Units Students must select at least 15 units from Group A and at least 13 units from Group B. Group A: Units CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 CHEM R130 Organic Chemistry I 5 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 MATH R121 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 PHYS R131 Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 5 PHYS R132 Physics for Scientists & Engineers 2 5 Group B: Units BIOL R130 Biochemistry 3 BIOL R135 Molecular Biology 3 BIOL R135L Molecular Biology Laboratory 2 BIOL R140L Tissue Culture Laboratory 3 BIOL R145L Applied Microbiology Laboratory 3 BIOL R150L Biotechnology Laboratory 3 BIOL R170 Biological Marine Resource Management 1 MICR R100 Principles of Microbiology 3 MICR R100L Principles of Microbiology Lab 2 PHSO R101 Human Physiology 5 Required Units from Elective Groups A & B 28 Total Required Units 40 Anatomy Courses ANAT R101�General Human Anatomy 4 units Prerequisites: BIOL R101 or BIOL R120.2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course is organized into two parts: lecture and laboratory. The lecture portion is an introduction to gross anatomy as well as organization and histology of human organ systems. The laboratory portion reinforces the lecture material and consists of hands-on experiments and demonstrations used to illustrate the principles and concepts of anatomy. These include but are not limited to microscope use, model and specimen examination, dissection of the cat as well as other livestock organs and demonstration of the dissected human cadaver. This course is appropriate and meets the requirements of students anticipating transfer to university, medical school, dental school, holistic medicine, kinesiology programs and other health care certificated programs. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU Biology Courses BIOL R100�Marine Biology 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This course is a broad survey of the plants and animals found in the oceans. Topics include an overview of marine plants, invertebrates, fish,andmammals,asurveyofmarinehabitatsincludingcoralreefs, kelp forests, and the deep sea, and an introduction to Oceanography. We will also discuss human impacts and conservation efforts as they relate to marine biology. Applications of the scientific method in marine biology are emphasized. (Same as MST R100) (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU BIOL R100L�Marine Biology Laboratory 1 unit Prerequisites: BIOL R100 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours lab weekly This laboratory course includes use of the scientific method, the identification and anatomy of marine plants, invertebrates, and fish; field studies of local marine habitats; and an introduction to Oceanography. (Same as MST R100L). Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU BIOL R101�General Biology 3 units 3 hours lecture weekly This is a survey course that presents the major principles and phenomena governing biological systems. Topics include biological chemistry, the cellular basis of life, metabolism, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, DNA modification, evolution and recombinant DNA technologies. This course is designed for non-biology majors. It will satisfy the requirements for certain dental hygiene, nursing and physical therapy programs. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: UC, CSU 104 OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option BIOL R101L�General Biology Laboratory 1 unit Prerequisites: BIOL R101 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours lab weekly This is a laboratory course designed to be taken in conjunction with BIOLR101. The laboratory exercises deal with the scientific method, basic biochemistry, microscopy, cellular organization, cellular energy transformation, molecular genetics and evolution. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU BIOL R120�Principles of Biology I 4 units Prerequisites: CHEM R120.4 hours lecture weekly The first semester of biology for majors introduces the student to principles of cellular and molecular biology. Knowledge from a breadth of disciplines related to health, medical and research science careers is examined including: biochemistry, metabolism, molecular biology, genetics, cellular biology, recombinant DNA, developmental biology, microbiology and molecular evolution. While the diversity of life is surveyed, an emphasis is placed on the biologyworldviewderivedfromexperimentaldataofspecificmodel genera, animal cell culture systems and prokaryotic/eukaryotic viruses. The method of generating hypothesis based research results and the role of paradigms in advancing biological science theory areexamined. ThiscourseisappliedtowardsfulfillingUniversity biology prerequisites and the Community College Biotechnology Certificate. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: UC, CSU BIOL R120L�Principles of Biology I Lab: Intro 1 unit to Cellular and Molecular Biology Prerequisites: BIOL R120 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours lab weekly This is a laboratory course designed to complement the BIOL R120 lecture course. The current methods employed by investigators in the biological sciences are presented. These include, but are not limited to microscopy, differential centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, recombinant DNA methods and PCR. This course is recommended for biological sciences majors seeking transfer to university programs as well as students anticipating careers in a broad range of health care and medical professions. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU BIOL R122�Principles of Biology II 4 units Prerequisites: BIOL R120 and BIOL R120L. 4 hours lecture weekly This course is designed to complete the study of basic principles of biology for biological sciencemajors. Topics include the diversity and evolutionary relationships of the major plant divisions and animal phyla. Emphasis is placed on evolution of as well as the development, structure and functions of vertebrate organ systems. Ecosystem structure, population ecology and evolutionary concepts are presented. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: UC, CSU BIOL R122L�Principles of Biology II Lab 1 unit Prerequisites: BIOL R120 and BIOL R120L or equivalent; BIOL R122 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours lab weekly This course is designed to complete the study of basic principles of biologylaboratoryforbiologicalsciencemajors.Topicsincludethe diversity and evolutionary relationships of the fungi, major plant divisions, and animal phyla. Dissections of representative organisms are required. Emphasis is placed on the development, structure and functions of vertebrate organ systems. Ecosystem structure, population ecology, and evolutionary concepts are presented. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: UC, CSU BIOL R170�Biological Marine Resource 1 unit Management Corequisites: GEOL R178 or MST R178.3 hours lab weekly This field course is an introduction to topics in marine biology related to current resource management issues in this region. Trips to natural areas where biological, geological, and oceanographic resources can be observed will be combined with related information about resource management at the federal, state, and local levels. Field trips will be required. Course may be taken two times. (Same as MST R170) (2) Transfer credit: CSU BIOL R198A-Z�Topics in Biology �-10 units Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Designed to meet specific needs of college and community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not met by present course offerings. (2) Transfer credit: CSU BIOL R199�Directed Studies in Biology 1-3 units Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Biology on an independent study basis. All studies will require laboratory and library research, as well as written reports. Course may be taken two times. Transfer credit: CSU Microbiology Courses MICR R100�Principles of Microbiology 3 units Prerequisites: BIOL R120 or both ANAT R101 and PHSO R101.3 hours lecture weekly This course is an introduction to the structure, metabolic activities, utility and pathogenicity of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses. The topics will include distribution, metabolism, molecular genetics, biotechnology, immunity, cancer, probiotics and the physical/chemical methods used in control of microbes and cellular pathogens. The principles of disease transmission, prevention and immunity will also be presented. The diversity of the microbial world and its applications to improving human health and quality of life are emphasized. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU MICR R100L�Principles of Microbiology 2 units Laboratory Prerequisites: MICR R100 or concurrent enrollment. 6 hours lab weekly This is a laboratory course designed for biological science majors and students interested in the health science professions. The exercises are intended to give the students experience in the manipulation of microorganisms and exposure to current microbial techniques. Topics covered will include microscopy methods, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure, microbial metabolism, genetics, recombinant DNA, and biotechnology. Field trips may be required. (2) Transfer credit: UC, CSU Physiology Courses PHSO R101�Human Physiology 5 units Prerequisites: CHEM R110 and ANAT R101.3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab weekly This course emphasizes principles of cellular and systemic functions of the human body. Lecture topics include scientific method, basic inorganic and organic chemistry, solute as well as water transport and balance,homeostaticmechanisms,andfunctionsofthemajororgan systems. This course emphasizes demonstrations and techniques of commonly utilized laboratory equipment. Laboratory topics will primarily consist of analysis, interpretation and evaluation of data gathered relating to homeostatic mechanisms, functions of the major organ systems and disease. Experiments reinforce material presented in lecture. This course satisfies requirements for general education as well as transfer to universities and is required for health-care and certificated programs. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: UC, CSU (1)=Pass/No Pass Only (2)=Pass/No Pass at Student's Option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2010-2011 105 BUSINESS The Business program offers a wide variety of courses in business management, marketing and accounting, leading to the degrees of Associate in Arts and Science and Certificates inAccounting, Business, Business Management and Marketing. In addition to the major coursework, which emphasizes businessand accounting practices, the business program combines studies in computer information systems and meets the needs of students targeting careers that meld knowledge of business and information systems. For more information, contact: Robert Cabral, rcabral@vcccd.edu (805) 986-5800, ext. 1981 Career Opportunities A.A./Certificate Level Account Clerk Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Receivable Clerk Management Trainee Assistant Manager Sales Trainee Sales Representative Buyer Finance Operations Fashion Director Market Research Assistant Manufacturer Representative B.A. Level Cost Accountant Assistant Controller Controller/Treasurer Human Resource Manager Small Business Owner Small Business Manager Advertising Manager Accountant International Business Management Manufacturers Representative Sales Executive/Sales Management Faculty Full-Time Part-Time Ed Bassey Josepha Baca Robert Cabral Stephanie House Patricia Greene Sandy Iverson Larry Kennedy Sylvia Munoz-Schnopp Ranu Paik Dennis Polen Alexandra Zuromski � Accounting Associate in Science DegreeCertificate of Achievement The accounting certificate program provides an understanding of the accounting function and its application which is a system of recording business and financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results. This program offers basic training in accounting and related fields for both students seeking employment and those already employed but needing skills improvement. Successful program completion should qualify individuals for beginning positions in accounting occupations in government and business organizations. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor�s degree inAccounting should follow the Business major instead. Required Courses: Units BUS R006A Income Tax Accounting I 2 BUS R006L Income Tax Accounting Lab 1 BUS R030 Concepts in Business Math 3 BUS R101A Accounting Principles I