ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019 - 2020 Oxnard College provides two primary semesters of instruction – Fall and Spring – as well as a Summer intersession. Course times and delivery modes are noted in each semester’s online Schedule of Classes, available at www.OxnardCollege.edu. The online schedule has continuous updates and will have the most up-to-date and accurate course information. The special deadlines for semester-length classes are listed below for each primary semester; however, the specific length of each course dictates its deadlines (enrollment, drop, refund, etc.). Check online by clicking on the specific Course Record Number (CRN) for such particulars. Contact Admissions and Records for further assistance. Detailed registration information is readily available at www.OxnardCollege.edu. FALL SEMESTER 2019 AUGUST 19 - DECEMBER 18, 2019 August 19 First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. August 30 Last day to add semester-length classes. Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, health and parking fee refunds. Last day account credited if dropping classes. No refunds or credits after this date for semester-length classes. August 31 – September 2 Labor Day – NO CLASSES September 6 Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry September 20 Last day to declare Pass/NoPass (P/NP) grading option for semester-length classes. (Formerly called CR/N) October 31 At 12 Noon - Last day to apply for Fall 2019 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement November 9 - 11 Veterans Day – NO CLASSES November 22 Last day to drop semester-length classes with a "W" (withdrawal) November 28 - December 1 Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLASSES December 12 - 18 Final Exam Week for Fall 2019 SPRING SEMESTER 2020 JANUARY 6 - MAY 14, 2020 January 6 First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. January 17 Last day to add semester-length classes. Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, health and parking fee refunds. Last day account credited if dropping classes. January 18 - 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO CLASSES January 24 Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry February 7 Last day to declare P/NP (formerly CR/N) grading option for semester-length classes February 14 - 17 Presidents Day Holiday – NO CLASSES March 6 At 12 Noon - Last day to apply for Spring 2020 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement March 19 - 20 Self-assigned Flex days – NO CLASSES April 4 - 5 Saturday/Sunday Classes Held April 6 - 12 Spring Break – NO CLASSES April 17 Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W” May 8 - 14 Final Exam Week for Spring 2020 May 14 GRADUATION SUMMER INTERSESSION 2020 Oxnard College typically offers classes in the summer that meet anywhere from four to eight weeks with classes starting in May, June, and July. The goal is to maximize offerings at times most helpful for all students, including returning students, graduating high school seniors and students home for the summer from four-year colleges. The summer Schedule of Classes is available online at www.OxnardCollege.edu/schedule. Cover photo by Oxnard College student, Clepsy Hernandez 2019 • 2020 General Catalog Oxnard College has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided in this general catalog is accurate and current. However, this document should not be considered an irrevocable contract between the students and Oxnard College. The content is subject to change. The College reserves the right to make additions, revisions, or deletions, and will implement the changes as may be necessary due to changes in governmental regulations, district and college policy, procedures, and/or curriculum. The College will make every reasonable effort to inform students of significant changes that occur after publication of this document. Information of significant changes will be the official version and will be posted/available on the Oxnard College website at oxnardcollege.edu/apply-and-enroll/ college-catalog. Any addenda posted at this site will become the official version. The college catalog is available in the library, online, and for purchase in the campus bookstore. The catalog is available in alternate formats upon request from the Educational Assistance Center, (805) 678-5830. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to Oxnard College. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, or a member of the community attending one of our many cultural events, we hope you will feel at home here. Oxnard College was founded in 1975 and is a member of the Ventura County Community College District. Our college is located in the heart of Oxnard, the largest and most vibrant city in Ventura County, and our faculty and staff is wholeheartedly dedicated to helping our students achieve their dreams. For some, those dreams include the attainment of an Associate’s Degree and transferring to an excellent university, on their way to a rigorous profession. For others, those dreams include securing a rewarding career in one of the stellar technical programs we offer, such as Culinary Arts, Fire Technology, or Dental Hygiene. In all cases, we offer an affordable and supportive pathway to a better life. As the proud son of hard-working immigrant parents, I love this nation of opportunity with its commitment to “liberty and justice for all.” I worked my way through law school and practiced commercial law for many years before dedicating myself full-time to the irresistible calling of higher education. Now, my joy and my purpose is to help others find their own path to success in its many forms. That is also the purpose and the legacy of Oxnard College. Bienvenidos. Nuestra casa es su casa. Sincerely, Luis P. Sanchez, JD, LLM Interim President 4000 South Rose Avenue Oxnard, California 93033-6699 Phone: (805) 678-5800 Fax: (805) 678-5806 www.oxnardcollege.edu TELEPHONE NUMBERS (805 AREA CODE) General Information 678-5800 Admissions and Records 678-5810 Assessment/Orientation 678-5864 Athletics/Health/Physical Education 678-5825 Bookstore 678-5826 CalWORKs Services 678-5887 Campus Police 678-5805 Career and Technical Education 678-5824 CARE 678-5827 Child Development Center 678-5801 Counseling 678-5816 Dental Hygiene Program 678-5823 Disabled Students Program/ Educational Assistance Center 678-5830 EOPS 678-5827 Facility Use 678-5813 Financial Aid 678-5828 Fine & Performing Arts 678-5804 Fire Academy/Fire Technology 678-5115 Instruction 678-5814 Letters 678-5804 Library Learning Resource Center 678-5819 Marine Center 985-9801 Matriculation 678-5864 Mathematics 678-5803 Outreach and Recruitment 678-5907 Oxnard College Foundation 678-5889 Oxnard College POLICE 678-5805 Registrar 678-5843 Scholarships 678-5889 Science 678-5803 Social Science 678-5804 Student Activities 678-5187 Student Business Office 678-5811 Student Health Center 678-5832 Transcripts 678-5810 Transfer & Career Information Center 678-5837 Deaf and Hearing Impaired TTY 488-8022 Veterans Center 678-5845 Welcome Center 678-5907 Administrative Offices President 678-5807 Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning 678-5162 Vice President of Business Services 678-5114 Vice President of Student Development 678-5937 Instructional Divisions & Services Deans Career and Technical Education, Dean 678-5051 Institutional Effectiveness and HSI Grant Initiatives, Dean 678-5944 Liberal Studies, Dean 678-5198 Library Services, Transitional Studies, Health, Athletics, and Physical Education, Dean 678-5949 Mathematics and Science, Dean 678-5897 Public Safety, Assistant Dean 678-5026 Student Success, Dean 678-5195 TABLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGE INFORMATION VCCCD Vision, Mission, and Values ...................................7 History of Oxnard College and Accreditation ...................8 College Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals .......................9 Student Learning Outcomes ............................................10 Campus Profile ..................................................................11 ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION Eligibility for Admission ....................................................13 General Admissions Procedures ......................................13 Admission of Minors/Dual Enrollment ............................13 Residency Requirements ..................................................14 California Residents ..........................................................14 Nonresidents .....................................................................14 Reclassification of Residence Status ...............................15 Military Personnel and Dependents ................................16 Military Veterans ...............................................................16 Student ID Numbers .........................................................17 The Student Equity and Achievement Program ..............17 Registration Procedures ...................................................17 Prerequisites and Corequisites ........................................17 Important Details about Waitlists ....................................18 MyVCCCD Online Services ................................................18 Updating Student Records ...............................................18 Transcript Requirements ..................................................19 Acceptance of Transfer Coursework ...............................19 Credit for Military Service .................................................19 Fees & Tuition ...................................................................20 Refund Policy .....................................................................21 Student Photo ID Card ......................................................22 Textbooks and Supplies ...................................................22 Student Parking Fees ........................................................22 Requests for Transcripts ..................................................22 Educational Work Load .....................................................23 Unit Requirements for Benefits and Activities ................23 Selective Service Registration ..........................................23 Courses Open to Enrollment ...........................................23 ACADEMIC POLICIES Attendance ........................................................................25 Distance Education Drop Policy .......................................25 Regular Effective Contact Policy ......................................25 Grading System and Practices .........................................25 Units of Credit ...................................................................26 Letter Grading Scale .........................................................26 Evaluative Symbols ...........................................................26 Non-Evaluative Symbols ...................................................26 Scholastic Standing and Achievement ............................27 Pass/No Pass Grading Option ..........................................27 Remedial Coursework Limitations ...................................28 Final Examinations ............................................................28 Grade Changes ..................................................................28 Availability of Semester Grades .......................................29 Auditing Classes ................................................................29 Withdrawal from Class .....................................................29 Military Withdrawal ...........................................................30 Course Repetition: Limitation on Enrollments & Withdrawals .......................................................................30 Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition ..............30 Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission ..........................30 Cheating or Plagiarism .....................................................30 Dean’s List .........................................................................31 Graduation with Honors ...................................................31 Use of Listening or Recording Devices ............................31 Use of the Internet ............................................................31 STUDENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Student Services ...............................................................33 Admissions and Records ..................................................33 CalWORKs ..........................................................................33 Units of Credit ...................................................................33 Campus Police Services ....................................................34 Child Development Center ...............................................34 Counseling Services ..........................................................34 Educational Assistance Center (EAC) ...............................35 Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) ......35 EOPS/CARE Services ..........................................................36 Financial Aid ......................................................................36 Oxnard College Promise Programs .................................37 California College Promise Grant ....................................37 Outreach and Recruitment ..............................................38 Scholarships ......................................................................38 Student Health Center ......................................................38 Transfer and Career Information Center ........................38 Veterans Services ..............................................................39 Welcome Center ................................................................40 Library Learning Resource Center ...................................40 Project Adelante ................................................................41 Athletics .............................................................................41 Student Organizations and Activities ..............................42 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Degrees, Certificates and Proficiency Awards .............44 Planning Your Education ..................................................44 Chose an Educational Goal ..............................................45 Curriculum: Courses, Degrees, Certificates, & Awards ..46 Education Pathways 2019-2020 ......................................48 Earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) .................48 Earn an Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) ...........................49 Associate Degrees (A.A. or A.S.) in Specific Majors ........50 Associate Degree (A.A.) in General Studies Pattern I .....51 Associate Degree (A.A.) in General Studies Pattern II and III ...................................................52 Other Graduation Information ......................................54 Graduation Requirements ................................................54 Student Responsibility ......................................................54 Graduation Application Procedure ..................................54 Course Substitution For Major and/or General Education Requirements ..................................................54 Reciprocity for Local General Education Requirements 54 Reciprocity for CSU GE-Breadth/IGETC Requirements ....................................................................55 Course Substitution Within Approved Associate Degrees for Transfer ........................................................55 Double Counting ...............................................................55 Unit Transferability ...........................................................55 Catalog Rights/Continuous Enrollment ...........................55 Academic Year ...................................................................55 Multiple Majors .................................................................55 Guidelines for Additional Degrees, Certificates and Proficiency Awards ............................................................56 Exceptions to Graduation Requirements ........................56 Transfer Limitations .........................................................56 Earn a Certificate of Achievement ...................................57 Earn a Proficiency Award ..................................................58 GENERAL EDUCATION General Education Options ..............................................60 General Education Statement of Philosophy & Rationale ....................................................61 General Education Student Learning Outcomes ............62 Oxnard College General Education Requirements .........63 TRANSFER INFORMATION Transfer to Complete your Bachelor’s Degree .............66 Steps To Transfer ..............................................................67 Associate Degree for Transfer - A Degree with a Guarantee ..............................................................68 Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) .............69 Transfer to the California State University (CSU) ...........71 CSU Minimum Transfer Admission Requirements .........72 Preparing to Transfer to the California State University ...73 CSU GE-Breadth Certification Courses ............................74 CSU GE-Breadth Certification Information .....................75 Transfer to the University of California (UC) ...................76 UC Transfer Course Agreement (TCA) .............................81 Intersegmental General Educational Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Pattern ...............................82 General Education and IGETC Information .....................83 IGETC Considerations .......................................................86 Transfer to an Independent or Private and/or Out-of-State College .........................................................87 CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Courses Eligible for Credit by Examination .....................89 Credit by Exam for a High School Articulated Course ....90 Advanced Placement (AP) Credit for OC GE, CSU GE and IGETC .......................................................91-92 International Baccalaureate (IB) Test Equivalency List for OC GE ....................................................................93 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ..............94-95 COURSE INFORMATION Course Information and Abbreviations ...........................97 Course Identification ........................................................98 Honors Courses ................................................................98 Semester Unit Credit ........................................................98 Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Advisories on Recommended Preparation .............................................98 Limitations on Course Enrollment ...................................98 Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) .............98 Co-designated, Cross-listed, or Same-As Courses ..........98 Courses Offered on a Pass/No Pass Basis Only .............98 Courses Not Applicable for Degree Credit ......................99 Transfer Course Identification .........................................99 Field Trips ..........................................................................99 Courses Designated as Repeatable .................................99 Oxnard College Families of Courses ................................99 HOW TO READ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ....................100 COURSE AND PROGRAM INFORMATION ..................101 GLOSSARY OF COLLEGE TERMS ................................294 APPENDICES Appendix I - Privacy Rights .............................................300 Appendix II - Statement of Nondiscrimination .............301 Appendix III - Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures ......................................................................301 Appendix IV - Rights and Responsibilities .....................303 Appendix V - Grievance ..................................................304 Appendix VI - Sexual Misconduct ...................................307 Appendix VII - Student Discipline Procedures ..............308 Appendix VIII - Students Right-to-Know ........................312 Appendix IX - Financial Aid Programs ...........................313 Appendix X - Student Health Services ...........................318 Appendix XI - Academic Freedom ..................................318 Appendix XII - Student Equity & Achievement Program. 319 Appendix XIII - Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission ..321 Appendix XIV - Course Repetition Policy .......................322 Appendix XV - Enrollment Priorities ..............................324 Appendix XVI - Academic Renewal without Course Repetition ...........................................................325 Appendix XVII - Drug-Free District Policy ......................326 Appendix XVIII - Smoking Policy .....................................326 Appendix XIX - Solicitation .............................................326 Appendix XX - Publicity Code and Information Dissemination .................................................................326 Appendix XXI - Use of Student Image, Likeness, or Voice ............................................................................326 Appendix XXII - Distance Education ...............................327 Appendix XXIII - Campus Safety .....................................328 Appendix XXIV - Workplace Violence Plan .....................328 Appendix XXV - Reporting of Crimes .............................329 OXNARD COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION ......................330 OXNARD COLLEGE FACULTY .....................................331 CLASSIFIED STAFF ......................................................336 INDEX .........................................................................339 MAPS ..........................................................................342 COLLEGE INFORMATION Accreditation .................................................................8 Campus Profile ............................................................11 College & District Information .....................................7 College Vision, Mission, Values and Goals ..................9 History of Oxnard College ............................................8 Student Learning Outcomes .....................................10 VCCCD Vision, Mission, and Values .............................7 COLLEGE & DISTRICT INFORMATION VCCCD 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. District Mission Statement Ventura County Community College District provides students, in its diverse community, with access to comprehensive quality educational opportunities that support student learning and student success. District Administrators Greg Gillespie, Ph.D., Chancellor David El Fattal, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor Business & Administrative Services District 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. VCCCD Board of Trustees Left to right: Trustee Joshua Chancer, Vice Chair Larry Kennedy, Chair Dianne B. McKay, Trustee Bernardo M. Perez, Trustee Gabriela Torres VCCCD College Presidents Luis Sanchez, JD, LLM Interim President, Oxnard College Julius Sokenu, Ed.D. Acting President, Moorpark College Kimberly Hoffmans, Ed.D. President, Ventura College HISTORY OF OXNARD COLLEGE 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 the architectural firms of Fisher and Wilde of Ventura, 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. In April 1975, Dr. Arthur J. Schechter was named president. Oxnard College officially opened its doors in June, 1975, for its first summer session, utilizing the Oxnard and Camarillo 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. 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, public athletic facilities and two storefront 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 ground-breaking for permanent classroom buildings and later that year administration offices moved onto campus. In the fall of 1979 , the first two permanent buildings 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, dance studio and weight training facilities officially opened in fall 1994. The new Letters and Science complex with labs, lecture halls and faculty and administrative offices 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 Regional Firefighter Academy, which was established during 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 center for the Associate Student Government and Student Lounge and an off-campus Marine Education Center in the Channel Islands Harbor commercial center. As a result of the passage of the Measure S bond in 2002, Oxnard College received $129 million designated for new buildings and major renovation projects. The College opened the doors to a new Cafeteria, now known as the Condor Café, in 2009. In addition, we have held dedication ceremonies for the following new buildings on campus: a new Student Services building in 2009, a new Performing Arts building in Spring 2011, a new Library Learning Resource Center (LLRC) in June 2012, and a new Dental Hygiene building in 2016. At the District’s Camarillo Airport facility, a new Fire/Sheriff Training Academy (with shared use by the Oxnard College Fire Technology program/Firefighter Academy and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Academy) opened in June 2011. 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. In 2014 renovation and seismic retrofitting began on the old Learning Resource Center (LRC) building. The LRC building, now known as Condor Hall, was completed in 2017 and includes five additional classrooms as well as a conference room. Oxnard College is committed to maintaining a comprehensive educational experience with state-of-the-art facilities for the students in its service area. At the close of 2018 we had completed several major projects including renovations of our Science Labs, the Culinary Lab classrooms, and a campus Multipurpose Room in the Performing Arts Building. Accreditation Oxnard College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. OXNARD COLLEGE VISION Mission Oxnard College is a learning-centered institution that embraces academic excellence by providing multiple pathways to student success. Vision The collaborative learning community of Oxnard College 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; • Demonstrate and embrace respect for varied educational 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; • Challenge students and the entire staff to a commitment in serving their communities and fellow human beings; • 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. Values We, the members of Oxnard College, are inspired by and will strive to exemplify through our collaborative actions the following core values: • Diversity & 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 & 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 Initiative I: Innovate to achieve equitable and inclusive student success. Goals: I. A. Actively identify current and future students’ educational needs. I. B. Improve enrollment management practices. I. C Accelerate student progression towards completion. Initiative II: Provide outstanding integrated college programs and services. Goals: II. A. Strengthen the college’s responsiveness to student needs. II. B. Focus on quality instruction. II. C Provide comprehensive student support. Initiative III: Invest in people, planning, and support structures. Goals: III. A. Enhance recruitment and professional development. III. B. Focus on institutional effectiveness. III. C Continually refine the college’s planning and resource allocation processes. III. D. Optimize organizational support structures. Initiative IV: Actively partner with the community. Goals: IV. A. Enhance awareness and positive perception of the college. IV. B. Foster collaborative community relations. IV. C Promote shared resources with educational partners. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are the specific observable or measurable results that are expected after successful completion of a course of study. These outcomes may involve knowledge (cognitive), skills (behavioral), or attitudes (affective) that provide evidence that learning has occurred as a result of a specified course, program activity, or process. There are three levels of SLOs which contain individual student scoring data: INSTITUTIONAL SLOs: These are the most over-arching statements for the College. There are ten Oxnard College SLOs. The student who graduates from Oxnard College . . . . 1. Understands the discipline’s basic content, principles, methodologies, and perspectives. 2. Exhibits the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 3. Applies critical thinking skills and reasoning to demonstrate continuous inquiry, problem solving, and learning. 4. Applies quantitative and symbolic reasoning to obtain solutions to problems and equations. 5. Expresses originality, imagination, and innovation. 6. Demonstrates the ability to find, organize, understand, critically examine, and use information from various sources using a variety of technologies. 7. Demonstrates global awareness to look at issues from multiple perspectives and uses skills for participating in global and local societies. 8. Understands the complexities of ethical judgment, leadership, social and/or civil responsibility as applied to social and ethical issues. 9. Demonstrates effective self-management and interpersonal skills and the skills for a career, transfer, lifelong learning, health and/or self-improvement. 10. Applies more than one discipline’s approach to a topic, problem, or method. Using the linear equation scores from the Math Course SLO below, student scores are aggregated in the Program SLO about working knowledge of linear algebra. All that score data resides in the Institutional SLO: “Applies quantitative and symbolic reasoning to obtain solutions to problems and equations.” PROGRAM SLOs: These are broader outcome statements for each Department or Discipline These statements cover all Course SLO scores for all of the Department’s courses. In this catalog, the Mathematics Department has a Program SLO that states: “Demonstrate a working knowledge of selected topics from calculus, linear algebra and a distribution of other branches of mathematics.” This Program SLO aggregates the student data from all the Math sections using the Math Course SLO below about solving linear equations. All Departments have their Program Student Learning Outcomes listed in this Course Catalog. COURSE SLOs: Start here, the most specific SLO. This is a measurable objective statement about a specific Course. For example, a Math Course SLO could be: “Student can solve linear equations with one variable.” For Culinary Arts, a Course SLO for a baking class may be: “Student can bake a sponge cake.” For Math, the observable SLO may be the correct answers to questions on a final test. For baking, the student could be observed from start to finish baking a cake. Both of these are discrete, observable and measurable skills. Course SLOs must appear on the syllabus for that course. A student will know up front that by the end of the class that she will be expected to solve linear algebraic problems, or successfully bake a cake. Faculty use a student-based scorecard to enter the rubric for a given CSLO. For example, a student can be given a score of 4 out of 4 rubric for a perfectly baked cake. For the algebra question, the score may be set up as a 0 or a 1, where the only possible correct answer is scored as a 1, basically a pass/fail rubric. Writing and scoring SLOs is done at the Department/ Discipline level, and Program and Course SLOs are reviewed along with the usual curriculum cycles. OXNARD CAMPUS DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Fall 2018 Enrollment - Fourth Week Profile Full-time Students 2,261 (30.2%) Part-time 5,232 (69.8%) TOTAL ENROLLMENT 7,493 Gender Female 4,046 (54.0%) Male 3,366 (44.9%) Unknown 81 (1.1%) TOTAL ENROLLMENT 7,493 Age in Years Less than 18 506 (6.8%) 18 - 19 2,091 (27.9%) 20 - 21 1,358 (18.1%) 22 - 24 1,141 (15.2%) 25 - 29 1,010 (13.5%) 30 - 34 517 (6.9%) 35 - 39 300 (4.0%) 40 - 49 312 (4.2%) 50 - 64 229 (3.1%) 65 and older 24 (0.3%) Unknown age 5 (0.1%) Ethnicity Hispanic 5,612 (74.9%) White 1,019 (13.6%) Asian/Filipino 384 (5.1%) Multi-Racial/Other 239 (3.2%) African American/Black 163 (2.2%) Unknown 40 (0.5%) Pacific Islander 21 (0.3%) Native American 15 (.02%) 2017-2018 Financial Aid: Total financial aid awarded $18,541,267 ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION Acceptance of Transfer Coursework ......19 Admission of Minors/Dual Enrollment ..13 California Residents ...........................14 Courses Open to Enrollment ............23 Credit for Military Service ..................19 Educational Work Load ......................23 Eligibility for Admission .....................13 Fees & Tuition ....................................20 Fees / Obligations / Holds .................20 General Admissions Procedures .......13 Important Details about Waitlists .....18 Military Personnel and Dependents ..16 Military Veterans ................................16 MyVCCCD Online Services .................18 Nonresidents .....................................14 Prerequisites and Corequisites .........17 Reclassification of Residence Status 15 Refund Policy ......................................21 Registration Procedures ...................17 Requests for Transcripts ...................22 Residency Requirements ...................14 Selective Service Registration ...........23 Student Equity And Achievement ....17 Student ID Numbers ..........................17 Student Parking Fees .........................22 Student Photo ID Card .......................22 Textbooks and Supplies ....................22 Transcript Requirements ...................19 Unit Requirements for Benefits & Activities ............................................23 Updating Student Records ................18 ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION Eligibility for Admission The right of any person to attend any college in the Ventura County Community College District is conditioned by certain admission and residency qualifications as provided by state and federal law. Admission to the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District 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 California resident who is an apprentice as defined in Section 3077 of the California Labor Code. For the purpose of admission to the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District, students’ self-certification may serve as proof of high school attendance and graduation or its equivalent. Students may be required to provide verification of high school graduation; or in the case of home schooled students, verification from an accredited high school district that the home school curriculum completed meets the criteria for exemption from California’s Compulsory Attendance Laws, for financial aid eligibility or other purposes. Students who are attending an accredited public or private K-12 school may be eligible for admission under dual enrollment provisions noted elsewhere in this catalog. Students who are attending a non-accredited K-12 school or home school may petition for admission under dual enrollment provisions noted elsewhere in this catalog (see “Admission of Minors” below). Dual enrollment provisions apply to minors, and to students 18 years of age and older if they are still attending a K-12 educational institution as defined above. 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 determined to be in another state (nonresidents) or in a foreign country (International students) may be admitted under conditions stipulated by the governing board upon payment of specified tuition and fees. Additional information regarding residency requirements may be found under the “Residency Requirements” section in this Catalog, on the College website or by contacting the campus Admissions and Records Office. General Admissions Procedures Prior to being eligible for priority registration, NEW STUDENTS to the Ventura County Community College District: • Must complete an application for admission • Must complete orientation • Must be assessed for placement in Math and English courses • Must complete an education plan with a counselor • Submit transcripts from high school and/or any college/ universities previously attended The application for admission is available online at www. oxnardcollege.edu/apply. Printed copies of the application for admission can be downloaded from the College website. Consult the college website for application dates and deadlines. An admission application must be on file before students can register. There is no cost to apply. Upon admission to the college, new students will be directed to setup their MyVCCCD portal MyVCCCD (https://account.vcccd.edu) to gain access to many self-service options. Local Area Graduating High School Seniors who are interested in attending Oxnard College will receive information about application workshops, orientation, assessment and counseling sessions from their high school counselors. Activities may be held on local high school campuses. See STUDENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES on page 33 for more information. Returning Students who have not attended one of the Ventura County Community Colleges in the last year: • Must reapply for admission at www.oxnardcollege.edu/ apply. • Must reactivate their MyVCCCD Student Portal if necessary (https://account.vcccd.edu) . • May be required to complete orientation, assessment, and counseling to develop a new educational plan. • Returning students who have attended other colleges should make a counseling appointment to have their other college transcripts evaluated for the educational plan. • All requirements must be completed before returning students can register for classes. Applications for admission to the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District become the property of the colleges once they are submitted. Applications are submitted under penalty of perjury, whether submitted online or in written form. Falsification of information provided therein may result in disciplinary measures up to and including dismissal, termination of eligibility for programs and/or services as appropriate, and/or the retroactive assessment of nonresident tuition charges if warranted. Falsification of information that results in fraud or other crimes may result in legal penalties. Oxnard College participates in an array of federal and state financial aid programs. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Students who qualify under AB 540 must complete the California Dream Act Application at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/. Apply early as some funds may be limited. For further information and deadlines, please visit the Financial Aid Office website at http:// www.oxnardcollege.edu/finaid or stop by the Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Building. Admission of Minors / Dual Enrollment Pursuant to California Education Code section 76001, minors may be permitted to take college courses under very specific circumstances. The intent is to provide minors who can benefit from advanced scholastic and vocational education the opportunity to take college-level courses that are not available through their primary school or other alternatives. The term “Dual Enrollment Student” refers to concurrently enrolled K-12 students who have been recommended by their principal and have parental permission to attend a community college during any session or term. Parental permission may not be required for dual enrollment students who are 18 years of age or older. Students admitted as Dual Enrollment Students may enroll in a maximum of almost twelve (11.99) units per semester or term, unless the student (either part-time or full-time) is enrolled under the terms of an existing AB 288 College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) Partnership Agreement effective at the time of enrollment. Enrollment fees are waived for Dual Enrollment Students who are enrolled in 11.99 units or less. Students under an AB 288 College and Career Access Pathways Partnership (CCAP) dual enrollment agreement with a school district who enroll in up to 15 units (no more than 4 college courses) are exempt from enrollment fees. All other fees apply. Dual Enrollment Students who are determined to be nonresidents may be admitted and classified as nonresidents but exempt from paying additional nonresident tuition per California Ed. Code, Section 76141. Please note the following conditions: • This exemption only applies to dual enrollment students enrolled in 11.99 or fewer units per semester. The exemption does not apply to full-time dual enrollment students, unless the student (either part-time or full-time) is enrolled under the terms of an existing AB 288 College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) Partnership Agreement effective at the time of enrollment. • This exemption does not apply to categories of students who would not qualify for AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption; i.e., a) students who reside outside of California and enroll via Distance Education and b) students on most non-immigrant visas. • Students with T or U visas are eligible for this exemption. • Students receiving this exemption do not receive resident status for the purposes of tuition or financial aid. Rather, they are exempt from nonresident tuition under this law. To qualify and register for Dual Enrollment, all students must apply for admission. After the initial application, Dual Enrollment students must present the following documents each semester they register at the college: • The Recommendation for Dual Enrollment form signed by a parent/guardian and the school principal or counselor. In addition, students below the 9th grade must have the written consent of the college instructor whose class they wish to attend. Students below the 9th grade are not permitted to enroll until the semester begins. • A current transcript or report card. Transcripts are used to confirm grade level and for clearance of enforced prerequisites. • Home-schooled students must present the completed Private School Affidavit. For more information, visit: https:// www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/affidavithome.asp All Dual Enrollment forms are available online at www.oxnardcollege. edu/dualenrollment and at the college Admissions and Records Office. Detailed information on clearing prerequisites is available online and in this catalog. Important Note: Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 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 college transcripts and/ or college records. For more information, please refer to “Privacy Rights Regarding Student Records” in the appendices of this catalog. Parents and students applying for Special Full-time Admission status must contact the Admissions and Records Office. Petitions for Special Full-Time Admission will be considered only after the parent and student have exhausted all alternatives available through the secondary school district that the student would be attending. The decision to admit a minor as a special full-time admission student may be subject to the availability of classes. Special full-time admission students are required to complete at least 12 units in each primary term, and to maintain continuous enrollment until reaching the age of 18. 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 residency determination. All questions as to legal residence and the exceptions allowed under California law shall be directed to the Admissions and Records Office. The right of a student to attend any public community college in California is conditioned by certain residency qualifications set forth in 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 be capable of establishing residency and have legally resided in California for one year and one day prior to the beginning of the semester of planned attendance 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 California residence. Failure to present such proof will result in a nonresident classification for admission and tuition purposes. A list of acceptable documents is available on the college website and from the Admissions and Records Office. Non-citizens may be eligible to establish California residency if allowed under the terms of his/her citizenship/immigration status, and upon presentation of acceptable residency documentation. The student will initially be classified as a nonresident and required to present the following items at the Admissions and Records Office: • Citizenship / Immigration Status • Documentation that verifies the student has resided in California for one year and one day preceding the first day of the semester, and the student has taken actions consistent with the intent to establish California residency. Nonresident Students A nonresident is a student who has not lived in California continuously for one year and one day 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, or who is not eligible to establish 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. • Declaring nonresident status for California state income tax purposes. • Maintaining a valid driver’s license or registered vehicle in another state. Legal intent to establish residency in California requires 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). U.S. citizens or permanent residents who previously held California residency and are returning to the state after an absence, and non- citizens without lawful immigration status shall be classified as non- residents. These students may be exempt from payment of non-resident tuition pursuant to AB 540 provided they certify they meet all of the following four requirements: 1. The student must have: • Attended a combination of high school, adult school, and California Community College for the equivalent of three years or more, 2. The student must have: • Graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent prior to the start of the term (for example, passing the GED or California High School Proficiency exam), or • Completed an associate degree from a California Community College, or • Completed the minimum requirements at a California Community College for transfer to the California State University or the University of California, and 3. The student must register as an entering student at, or current enrollment at, an accredited institution of higher education in California, and 4. The student must file an affidavit with the college stating that if the student is a non-citizen without current or valid immigration status, the student has filed an application to legalize immigration status, or will file an application as soon as the student is eligible to do so. Submission of additional verifying documentation may be required by the college to verify the eligibility of the exemption requirements (e.g. high school transcripts or copy of your elementary and middle school transcripts, as relevant, in a sealed envelope). Students who are non-immigrants, other than those with T or U visa status, [for example, those who hold F (student) visas, B (visitor) visas, etc.] are not eligible for this exemption. A year’s equivalence at a California Community College is a minimum of 24 semester units of credit or 36 quarter units of credit. For noncredit courses, a year’s attendance is a minimum of 420 hours, 210 hours for a semester, and 140 hours a quarter. Attendance in credit courses at a California Community College towards the attendance requirements shall not exceed two years of full-time attendance. Full time attendance at a California adult school (established by a county office of education, a unified school district or high school district, or the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) means a minimum of 420 class hours of attendance for each school year in classes or courses. Dual Enrollment students (concurrently enrolled K-12 students) determined to be nonresidents may be admitted and classified as nonresidents but exempt from paying nonresident tuition per California Ed. Code, Section 76141. See Admission of Minors/ Dual Enrollment section of this catalog for more information. Nonresident students who are U.S. citizens and who reside in another country will be admitted and classified as nonresidents but exempt from payment of nonresident tuition provided they meet all of the following requirements: • Demonstrate a financial need for the exemption. • Has a parent or guardian who has been deported or was permitted to depart voluntarily under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act. • Moved abroad as a result of the deportation or voluntary departure. • Lived in California immediately before moving abroad. Attended a public or private secondary school in California for three or more years. • Upon enrollment, will be in his or her first academic year as a matriculated student in California public higher education. • Will be living in California and will file an affidavit with the community college stating declaring he or she intends to establish residency in California as soon as possible. • Documentation shall be provided by the student as required by the statue as specified in Education Code, Section 76140(a) (5). • Students receiving this exemption do not receive resident status for the purpose of tuition or financial aid. Rather, they are exempt from nonresident tuition under this law. Application for this exemption is initiated at the Admissions and Records Office on the student’s primary campus. • Education Code section 68075.6 grants an immediate nonresident tuition fee exemption to eligible Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and refugee students who settled in California upon entering the United States. This exemption is granted for one year from the date the student settled in California upon entering the United States. Contact the Admissions and Records Office for additional information on this exemption. 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 acceptable documentation to support a claim that the 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. Request for Reclassification may be denied if 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 and Records Office. Military Personnel and Dependents Active duty military personnel and their dependents, and military veterans and their dependents are subject to the same criteria and regulations regarding the establishment of California residency as other nonresident students. The information provided herein refers to the assignment of California residency based on active-duty or discharged veteran status solely for the purposes of determining the tuition and fees for eligible service members, former service members and their dependents. A student who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in this state or a student who is a dependent (natural or adopted child, stepchild, or spouse) of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in this state on active duty is entitled to resident classification only for the purpose of determining the amount of tuition and fees. If that service member is subsequently transferred out of California on military orders but continues to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, or is subsequently retired from military service, neither the service member nor his or her dependent shall lose resident classification for tuition purposes so long as he or she remains continuously enrolled at the institution. Military Veterans A student who was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in this state on active duty for more than one year immediately prior to being discharged shall be exempt from paying nonresident tuition for up to one year if he or she files an affidavit with the community college stating their intention to establish residency in California as soon as possible. The one year exemption provided in paragraph (1) shall be used while the student lives in this state and within two years of being discharged. A former member of the Armed Forces of the United States who received a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge shall not be eligible for an exemption pursuant to this section. Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act (VACA) In accordance with Education Code Section 68075.5(c), a full exemption from the nonresident fee for all students verified to be “covered individuals” per the criteria listed below and who qualify to use Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty, or Post-9/11 GI Bill® education benefits or Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapters 30, 31 and 33, respectively, of Title 38, U.S. Code) while living in California will be eligible for this exemption. A “covered individual” is defined in the VACA Act as: 1. A Veteran who lives in the state in which the institution of higher learning is located (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of discharge from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more. 2. An individual eligible for transferred education benefits who lives in the state in which the institution of higher learning is located (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and enrolls in the school within 3 years of the transferor’s discharge from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more. 3. An individual eligible for transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits while the transferor is on active duty who resides (lives) in California (regardless of his/her formal state of residency). 4. An individual eligible for benefits using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (provides Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to the children and surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty while on active duty) who lives in the state in which the institution of higher learning is located (regardless of his/her formal state of residence). 5. An individual eligible for rehabilitation under 38 U.S. Code §3102 pursuing a course of education with education assistance from the Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31) education benefits program. 6. After expiration of the three year period following discharge or death as described in 38 U.S.C. 3679(c), a student who initially qualifies under the applicable requirements above will maintain “covered individual” status as long as continuous enrollment is maintained (other than during regularly scheduled breaks between courses, semesters or terms) at the institution, even if they enroll in multiple programs and shall continue to be exempt from paying nonresident tuition and other fees as described in the updated fee policy described below. Students eligible for VA education benefits must provide a “Certificate of Eligibility” (COE) or the Authorization of Entrance into Rehabilitation and Certification (Chapter 31 Referral) by the VA confirming the approved education benefits for the veteran or eligible dependent to basic educational assistance under chapters 30, 31 and 33 of title 38, U.S. Code. The DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, generally referred to as a “DD 214,” shows the effective date of the veteran’s discharge from active service and may also need to be submitted to assist with confirming the “covered individual” status. Student ID Numbers Student ID numbers (also called 900 numbers) are assigned to replace social security numbers as the student‘s primary identifier used by the college. The assigned ID number will appear once the student’s MyVCCCD portal account (https://account.vcccd.edu) once it has been logged into. It will also appear on printed mailers and notices from the College and on faculty attendance, drop, and grade rosters. Social security numbers will still be collected for such purposes as statistical reporting, financial aid, and Hope Scholarship Tax Credit reporting. The last four digits will appear on official transcripts. Students are strongly encouraged to use only their Student ID numbers in all College related business as it provides them with additional security and confidentiality. Student Equity and Achievement Program Services The Student Equity and Achievement Program includes that all students develop an educational plan, receive an orientation and assessment for placement in math and English or English as a Second Language courses. In order to earn priority enrollment all students must complete the following: 1. Complete a college orientation in person or online through the MyVCCCD student portal. 2. Assessment through multiple measures, including but not limited to evaluation of other college coursework, high school courses and grades, and informed self-placement which result in course placement recommendations for math, English and English as a Second Language. 3. Completion of a Student Educational Plan, which will usually occur through a Counseling session or workshop. Exceptions may apply. Consult the appendices at the end of this catalog for full policy and procedures regarding the Student Equity and Achievement Program (Appendix XII). Registration Procedures (See Appendix XV for details on Enrollment Priorities) Register online through the MyVCCCD (https://account.vcccd.edu) student portal for the earliest and best opportunity to enroll in classes. Registration appointments are posted approximately one month before registration begins. Registration calendars may be viewed through the MyVCCCD portal or the college website. Be aware that instructors may drop students who are registered or waitlisted but fail to attend the first day of class. New Students receive enrollment priority after completing an orientation, assessed for placement in Math and English courses and complete an educational plan with a counselor. Continuing Students receive enrollment priority based on the number of completed and in-progress degree-applicable units taken at any of the colleges in the Ventura County Community College District. Transfer units are not used to calculate enrollment priority. Limitations • Continuing students who have earned more than 90 units will lose enrollment priority and will register during open registration unless they successfully petition for a waiver that reinstates them to the previous enrollment priority. The petition for reinstatement of enrollment priority is initiated through a counseling appointment. • Students may petition for reinstatement of registration priority if they are enrolled in a high-unit major or program of study, high-unit transfer major; or are registering for their last semester at the college. • Continuing students who are placed on academic or progress probation or more serious academic sanction for two consecutive terms will lose enrollment priority and will register during open registration. Students who lose their priority may appeal if they have verifiable extenuating circumstances as defined below; an approved appeal will result in the reinstatement of enrollment priority. The petition to appeal loss of enrollment priority is initiated through a counseling appointment. • Extenuating circumstances are defined as verifiable cases of accident, illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s control. Appeals must be supported by verifiable documentation of circumstances. Returning Students who have not attended in the past year, and have completed no more than 90 units within this district, are in good standing in the Ventura County Community College District, and have completed orientation, assessed for placement in Math and English courses, and complete an educational plan with a counselor will have registration priority over returning students who do not meet these criteria. Dual Enrollment Students register after other groups per state mandate. Where the district has an MOU with specific high schools that designates them as partners in a “middle college high school” agreement, the students from those high schools will be afforded priority over other dual enrollment students. Early Priority Registration will be granted to students who are identified as foster youth or former foster youth or homeless youth (through age 24); are eligible for services through EOPS, EAC/ ACCESS (DSP&S), Tribal TANF and/or CalWORKs; students who are military veterans or active duty service members for: • New students within these groups who have completed orientation, assessed for placement in Math and English courses, and complete an educational plan with a counselor (with sole exception that a DSPS student may have enrollment priority expressly listed as an accommodation); • Continuing students within the listed groups who are in good academic standing, and have not earned more than 90 degree-applicable units in the district. Appeals Students who have lost registration priority due to having more than 90 earned and in-progress degree-applicable units or being placed on academic or progress probation or more serious academic sanction for two consecutive terms, may appeal for reinstatement of priority due to extenuating circumstances. The appeal must be supported by verifiable extenuating circumstances. See Appendix XV for more detailed information, or contact the Counseling Office. Prerequisites and Corequisites All prerequisites are strictly enforced at registration. In order to register for a course with a prerequisite, students must have completed the prerequisite course at this college with a grade of A, B, C or P, or have presented external transcripts to the Counseling Office and received prerequisite clearance. Students who do not meet a course prerequisite through college coursework as evidenced on a college transcript may be eligible to challenge the prerequisite requirement. Challenge petitions must be submitted and approved before registration can occur. Consult the Counseling Office for more information about the challenge requirements and process. Corequisites require the student to register in both of the linked classes during the same semester. Students must be registered for both classes at the same time, and waitlisting is not allowed for corequisite courses. 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. Registration into a closed class may be accomplished through the use of waitlist options or add authorization codes. The waitlist option is available for most full semester classes through the end of 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 must attend class for further direction from the instructor. Important Details about Waitlists Prerequisites and Corequisites: • All prerequisites are strictly enforced at registration. In order to register for a course with a prerequisite, students must have completed the prerequisite course at this college with a grade of A, B, C or P, or must have presented external transcripts to the Counseling Office and received prerequisite clearance. • Students who do not meet a course prerequisite through college coursework as evidenced on a college transcript may be eligible to challenge the prerequisite requirement. Challenge petitions must be submitted and approved before registration can occur. Consult the Counseling Office for more information about the challenge requirements and process. • Waitlisting is not allowed for corequisite courses. Corequisites require a student to register in both of the linked classes during the same semester. • Students may not exceed the maximum allowable number of units including the waitlisted course (19.5). Requests for unit overload must be approved by a counselor and filed with the Admissions and Records Office. • Students may not exceed the maximum allowable number of repeats for any class. • Students will be informed if the waitlist is full. • Fees will be assessed when a student is moved from the waitlist and registered in the class. • If students wish to remove themselves from a waitlist they may do so by activating the drop code function on their portal account at MyVCCCD (https://account.vcccd.edu) . • Instructors may drop students who are registered or waitlisted but fail to attend the first day of class. • Students dropped from all enrolled courses due to nonpayment of fees will also be dropped from the priority waitlist. MyVCCCD Online Services - Portal Myvcccd.edu (https://account.vcccd.edu) is the portal to online services, providing college and district information for current students. New applicants and reapplying returning students will be provided a link to the portal setup in their acceptance email from the college. MyVCCCD provides access to the following online services and features: • Registration status appointments and calendars • Request official transcripts • Registration, add, and drop classes • Pay fees, purchase Student Photo ID Cards • Purchase parking permits (can only be done online!) • Sign up for payment plan (can only be done online!) • Financial aid: Track and manage awards • Check progress toward a degree, certificate, or transfer requirements using DegreeWorks • Access online classes • View/Print Class Schedule • View/Print Unofficial transcript • Print official enrollment verification • Search for classes using the registration “shopping cart” or the “searchable” schedule of classes (find drop deadlines, prerequisites, more!) • Update personal information (address, phone, emergency contact numbers, major, program of study, educational goal) • Forward college email to a personal email account (REQUIRED if you want to receive college emails to your personal account) • Change portal password Updating Student Records Once an application has been submitted, any necessary communication with the student is conducted through the contact information provided (phone or text) and through the VCCCD e-mail account the college creates for all students, or through the MyVCCCD Student Portal (https://account.vcccd.edu) . It is important to keep address, phone, and alternate e-mail address updated and corrections be recorded in student academic records as soon as possible. Students may update this information at any time by logging into the MyVCCCD Student Portal and selecting the My College tab. Requests for name changes cannot be completed online; they must be filed in-person at Admissions and Records Office on campus, and the student must present a picture ID (driver’s license or California ID card), and at least one other piece of identification bearing the new name. Transcript Requirements All new, continuing and returning students are encouraged to submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges and universities they have attended. EXCEPTION: Students do not need to submit transcripts from Moorpark and Ventura Colleges. The transcripts should be directed to: Oxnard College Admissions and Records Office, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033. Students are encouraged to have their transcripts submitted to Oxnard College before enrolling for their first semester, to prevent delays in processing their registration. All transcripts submitted to Oxnard College become the property of the college and copies cannot be forwarded elsewhere or released to the student. These transfer records may be used by authorized college personnel only. Official transcripts are required for degree and/or certificate applications if courses are being used to satisfy any requirements. Special programs with specific requirements such as nursing, athletics and financial aid may require a student to submit all high school and college transcripts to verify eligibility. The College is not required to keep external transcripts. Therefore, students should be aware that records are periodically purged and external transcripts are destroyed. Acceptance of Transfer Coursework From Regionally Accredited Colleges & Universities: Institutions must be regionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies: • Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities Coursework presented on official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges and universities will normally be granted lower division credit by Oxnard College. Exceptions may apply. Students seeking exception must schedule an appointment to see a college counselor. All transcripts submitted become the property of the College, and copies cannot be forwarded elsewhere or released to the student. These transfer records may be used by authorized College personnel only. All transfer coursework is evaluated based upon the current information and practices specified in the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education by the American Council on Education. Students transferring to colleges of the Ventura County Community College District are required to declare all previous college attendance. Failure to provide complete information may result in dismissal from the Ventura County Community Colleges. From Foreign Colleges & Universities: Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges from foreign colleges or universities must have their transcripts translated and as being equivalent to a regionally accredited institution by one of the member agencies of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services or one approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Evaluations from other professional credentials evaluation services will be reviewed for acceptability on a case-by-case basis. The evaluation must be a Detailed or Comprehensive evaluation that includes course-by-course descriptions, unit values and/or grade point average, and identification of lower and upper division courses. Evaluations must be mailed directly to Oxnard College from the evaluation service. Contact the Counseling Office for more information regarding credential evaluation criteria. Students must submit official transcripts to a qualified agency and request that the agency forward the official evaluation to the College. Completed coursework will be considered for lower division unit credit only. However, foreign coursework cannot be applied to CSU General Education Breadth or IGETC (except Area 6) certification unless the foreign institution has U.S. regional accreditation. The individual CSU campus may opt to give students credit for foreign coursework, but community colleges do not have that prerogative. Requests for equivalent Oxnard College course credit are evaluated on an individual basis by a counselor. This review is based upon the recommendations of the transcript evaluation service and by the appropriate college discipline. Credit for Military Service The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District will recognize and grant credit to service personnel for formal educational training completed in the United States armed forces provided such credit is not a duplication of work taken previously. Service personnel may be allowed credit for formal service school courses offered by the United States military service recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the armed services of the American Council on Education. The credit allowed will be based upon the recommendations specified in the Guide. Service personnel may be allowed full advanced standing credit for college level courses completed under the auspices of the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) or the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) as recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services of the American Council on Education. Such credit will be treated in the same manner and under the same policies as allowing credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Any work completed at a regionally accredited college or university by service personnel while in military service and for which the college or university issues a regular transcript showing the credits allowable toward its own degrees, will be allowed advanced standing credit toward the associate degree in the same manner as if the student had pursued the courses as a civilian. Service personnel should be aware that other colleges and universities may have different policies concerning credit for military educational training. There is no assurance that the granting of these units by the colleges of this district will be accepted by other institutions of higher education. Students must submit an official transcript of military course work to the Admissions and Records Office for evaluation. Contact the Counseling Office for more information. FEES & TUITION Enrollment fees are set by the State of California. They are subject to change without notice and may be retroactive. All other fees are set by the Ventura county community college district board of trustees and are subject to change by board action. All fees must be paid immediately (or committed to be paid) to complete a student’s registration. If the registration process is not completed, the student will not be enrolled in classes. ENROLLMENT FEE $46.00 per Unit $23.00 per 1/2 Unit $11.50 per 1/4 Unit HEALTH FEE (mandatory) $21.00 Fall/Spring $18.00 Summer Non-Resident Tuition $247.00 per Unit Non-California Resident and International Students International and Nonresident Domestic Student Surcharge $10.00 per Unit International Student Application Processing Fee $50.00 Materials Fees (See Instructional Materials) See individual classes for Materials Fees Student Center Fee (Maximum of $10 per fiscal year) $1.00 per unit Student Representation Fee $ 1.00 per term (optional) The student representation fee provides support for students or representatives who share positions and viewpoints before city, county, and district governments, and before offices and agencies of the state and federal governments. Authorized by Education Code, Section §76060.5, this fee may be waived for religious, political, financial, or moral reasons. Waiver forms are available at the Student Business Office. Student Activities Fee $ 7.00 per term (optional) This fee provides support to student life activities, events, and programs sponsored by campus student organizations and departments including the Associated Students and the Student Activities department. The Student Activities Fee is authorized by Education Code, Section §70902(b)9, and approved by the VCCCD Board of Trustees in April 2015. This fee may be waived for religious, political, financial or moral reasons. Waiver forms are available at the Student Business Office. Credit by Exam Fee $ 46.00 per unit Audit Fee (non-refundable) Students enrolled in 10 or more (No charge) credit unit Students enrolled in fewer than 10 credit units $ 15.00 per unit Note: auditing students also pay the health fee. Student Photo ID Card $ 10.00 per semester (optional) $ 15.00 per year Note: Student Photo ID Card may also be used as an Oxnard College Library borrower's card. Students at Oxnard can ride the Ventura County bus for free with a Student Photo ID Card, see the VCTC website at: https://www.goventura.org/about/college-ride-pilot-program/ Students who owe outstanding fees may not register until their fees are paid and cleared from their account. Fees / Obligations / Holds California Residents: California residents must pay the mandated enrollment fee, health fee, student center fee, student representation fee, and applicable course materials fees. California residents and AB 540/Dream Act eligible students meeting certain criteria may be eligible for a California College Promise Grant (formerly known as Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver (BOGW) or other financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. Non-California Residents: Residents of states other than California must pay nonresident tuition and the nonresident student surcharge, as well as the enrollment fee, health fee, student center fee, student representation fee, and applicable material fees. Students are classified as nonresident if they have lived in California for less than one year and one day prior to the first day of the semester, or are unable to present sufficient documentation to prove they have established California residency. See page 14, California Residents for more information. Payment of Fees Payment of fees is the responsibility of the student. All fees must be paid immediately (or committed to be paid) to ensure completion of registration. Fees are incurred at the student’s action of registering for classes. It is the student’s obligation to check their class schedule to be sure they are enrolled in or dropped from classes appropriately. The student is responsible for any fees incurred for classes that were not dropped by the posted refund deadline for the class. Students must: • Pay all fees (including any past term fees), or • Enroll in a payment plan, or • Have been awarded financial aid or • Have an Oxnard College Promise award Health Fees The health fee enables the College to provide students with a variety of health care services. In accordance with the California Education Code and Board policy, students are required to pay the health fee, regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of the exemptions. Waiver forms are available at the Admissions and Records Office and the Student Health Center. This fee enables the College to provide students with a variety of health care services. In accordance with the California Education Code and Board policy, students are required to pay the health fee, regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of the exemptions listed: • Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization. Documentary evidence of such an affiliation is required. • Students who are attending a community college under an approved apprenticeship training program (see Education Code §76355). • Health fee waivers are located in the Admissions and Records Office and the Student Health Center. Instructional Materials Fee (Where Appropriate): 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, but are not limited to, textbooks, tools, equipment and 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. The instructional and other materials are used in the production of an “end product” that has continuing value to the student outside the classroom setting. See course schedule for instructional material fee costs. Student Center Fee Students of Oxnard College enacted a Student Center fee of $1.00 per unit, up to a maximum of $10.00 per student per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), for the purpose of financing, constructing, expanding, remodeling, refurbishing and operating a Student Center. The money collected may only be used for this purpose. The fee shall not be charged to: a student enrolled in noncredit courses; a student who is a recipient of benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; a student on the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program (SSI/ SSP); or a student on a General Assistance Program. Transcript Fee Official transcripts are ordered online through the myvcccd.edu student portal or by the link provided at www.oxnardcollege.edu/ transcripts. Students may order up to two electronic transcripts online free of charge. Costs for transcripts vary based upon the delivery method chosen. Consult the college website for up-to-date information before you request transcripts. Same day, over the counter, official transcript orders can be made in person at Admissions & Records (with a valid photo ID) after payment is made to the Student Business Office on campus for $15 per transcript. Consult the college website for current pricing of the additional delivery fee and for up to date information about requesting your transcripts. Important Note: Official transcripts cannot be released if a student has any outstanding fees or obligations due to the District. Students must present photo ID to receive transcripts. REFUND POLICY Enrollment Fee Refund Policy • Student must drop classes by the credit refund deadline as stated in the Academic/Registration Calendar to qualify for a credit or refund of enrollment fees • Application for refunds must be made to the Student Business Office after the class or classes have been dropped. • Credits/refunds will NOT be authorized for drops or withdrawals occurring after the deadline date. • Refund checks will be mailed by the Ventura County Community College District Office after the Refund Request Form is received and processed at the Student Business Office. • Enrollment fee refunds are subject, once a semester, to the withholding of a $10 Administrative Fee. The following schedule of refunds will be in effect for all students who drop a class or classes or withdraw from college: Full-semester Length Classes • In first and second week 100% enrollment fee refund Short-term Classes and Summer Session • Withdraw within 10% of class sessions 100% enrollment fee refund No refunds are authorized thereafter. Other (Non-Enrollment) Fee Refund Policy Audit Fees: are not refundable Health Center Fee: is only refunded if all classes are dropped for the semester/session within the deadline, regardless of the residency status of the student. Instructional Materials Fees: are refunded in full when a class requiring the fees is dropped within the stated deadline. Non-mandatory Fees: are refunded in full when requested within the stated deadline. Parking Fee: to qualify for a refund of parking fees, whether classes are dropped or not, return the original parking permit to the Student Business Office by the deadline. Student Center Fee: refunds may include a pro-rated refund of the Student Center fee. If all classes are dropped, a student may be entitled to a full refund of the Student Center fee, depending on enrollment in prior semesters for the academic year. Student Photo ID Card $10 per semester or $15 per year. Purchase of a Student Photo ID Card entitles students to check out library books, free admission to home conference athletic events, and reduced rates to dramas, plays, various associated student-sponsored events, and discounts from local merchants. Student Photo ID Cards may also be used as Oxnard College Library borrower’s card. Students at Oxnard can ride the Ventura County bus for free with a Student Photo ID Card, see the VCTC website at: https://www.goventura.org/about/college-ride-pilot-program/ Textbooks and Supplies By state law, the College is prohibited from furnishing free textbooks or supplies to students. These items may be purchased in the College Bookstore. Textbook information is available from www.OxnardCollegeBookstore.com. Non-mandatory Fees Non-mandatory fees are the same whether the student takes day or evening classes, is full time or part time, and has resident, nonresident or international residency. Fees are paid at the Student Business Office. Student Parking Fees • Parking permits are required when classes are in session for all vehicles including those with handicapped parking permits and for those attending theater, dance, music, and other college events, with the exception of VCCCD Board Meetings on campus (all lots) and athletic events in designated lots. Public will be ticketed if they do not park in designated lots during hours of enforcement. • Daily parking permits may be purchased for $2 from parking lot permit dispensers. • All vehicles must park within a marked stall (CVC 21113a). • Head-in parking is required in all diagonal stalls on campus. • Ventura County Community College District is not responsible for any theft or loss of property while utilizing parking facilities. • Students with a Department of Motor Vehicles disabled person’s plate or placard. • Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated handicapped spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates for physically disabled persons may be towed away at owner’s expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by contacting the Campus Police office in the Administration building or by calling (805) 678-5805. (CVC 22652) Parking Fees: All students parking a vehicle on the campus must pay the parking fees listed below, regardless of the number of units for which they are enrolled. There will be a strict enforcement of parking regulations requiring students to have parking permits the first day of the term; there is not a “grace period” for obtaining your permit. Semester permits are purchased online through the student web portal: MyVCCCD. Permits will be delivered by mail to the address provided at the time of purchase. Parking Fee Schedule: Automobile: Fall/Spring $58 Summer $27 CCPG Students: Fall/Spring $30 Summer $25 Motorcycle: Fall/Spring $40 Summer $15 Single Day $2 Ridesharing Fall/Spring $ 40 Summer $15 Note: Parking fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Governing Board. To encourage Ridesharing (carpooling), the parking permit fee shall not exceed thirty-six ($36) per Fall and Spring semesters and fifteen dollars ($15) per Summer semester for a student who certifies that he or she regularly has two or more passengers commuting to the community college with him or her in the vehicle parked at the community college. Purchasing Semester Permits: Semester permits are purchased online through the student web portal: MyVCCCD. Permits will be delivered by mail to the address provided at the time of purchase. Day use passes are $2 and can be purchased at machines located in several parking lots on campus. Student semester parking permits are valid only in student lots and can be used on all three campuses. Parking is strictly enforced Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to12:00 am, and Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Auto permits are static vinyl and must be affixed to the inside lower- left corner of the front windshield. Motorcycle permits are adhesive and must be affixed to the front fork of the motorcycle. Students Who Receive Financial Aid: Students who receive financial assistance pursuant to any of the programs described in subsection of Education Code §72252(g) shall be exempt from parking fees in excess of thirty dollars ($30) per semester for one vehicle. Requests for Transcripts Official transcripts are ordered online through the my.vcccd.edu student portal or by the link provided at https://www.oxnardcollege. edu/departments/student-services/admissions-and-records/transcript- requests. Students may order up to two electronic transcripts online free of charge. Costs for transcripts vary based upon the delivery method chose. Consult the college website for up to date information before your request transcripts. Expedited shipping is available for mailed transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are free and can be viewed and printed online through the my.vcccd.edu portal in person at the Admissions and Records Office. Same day, over the counter, official transcript orders can be made in person at Admissions & Records (with a valid photo ID) after payment is made to the Student Business Office on campus for $15 per transcript. Consult the college website at www.oxnardcollege.edu/transcripts for current pricing of the additional delivery fee and for up to date information about requesting your transcripts. Important Note: Official transcripts cannot be released if a student has any outstanding fees and/or obligations due to the District. Students must present picture ID to receive transcripts. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 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 Appendix I in this catalog, “Privacy Rights Regarding Student Records”. 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 A.A./A.S. degree and/or transfer requirements. For students receiving a Cal Grant award, note that a Cal Grant awards is limited to four total years of payment. Students seeking to enroll in more than 19.5 units but fewer than twenty-two (22) must have a counselor’s approval. Students seeking enrollment in twenty-two (22) units or more must have the approval of the Vice President of Student Development, or designee, in addition to the counselor’s approval. Full-Time Student A student is defined as full-time if carrying 12 or more units in a regular Fall or Spring semester or 4 units in a summer session. Students, especially those who work or participate in extracurricular activities, should consider the following guidelines for planning their courses and unit load: Educational Work Load Calculator: Units per Semester Class/ Study Hours per Week Work/Extra- Curricular Hours per Week 15 or more 30-36 0-8 12-14.5 24-29 8-15 9-11.5 8-24 5-20 6-8.5 12-18 20-30 5.5 or fewer 6-12 30-40 Unit Requirements for Benefits & Activities To qualify for certain benefits and activities, minimum unit requirements must be maintained, as follows: Veteran and war orphan benefits under GI Bill: Subsistence payments vary depending on the Chapter of benefits and the amount of units enrolled. Generally payments are prorated for a non-full time student. Summer enrollment status is calculated differently and the payment amounts can be confirmed with VA by calling 1-888-442-4551. • Automobile insurance discounts and dependent medical insurance: 12 units • Financial Aid • Student Loan deferments: Half-time required 6 units or greater • Financial Aid Enrollment status: Full-time 12 units or greater Three quarter time 9 to 11.5 units Half-time 6 to 8.5 units Less than half-time 0.5 to 5.5 units • 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, EOPS, or Federal Work-study funds. Selective Service Registration The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District, 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. Courses Open to Enrollment Each course offered by the Ventura County Community College District and its colleges is 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 statute. ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Renewal W/O Course Repetition ....30 Attendance ................................................25 Auditing Classes ........................................29 Availability of Semester Grades ...............29 Cheating or Plagiarism .............................30 Course Repetition: Limitations ................30 Dean’s List .................................................31 Distance Education Drop Policy ...............25 Evaluative Symbols ...................................26 Final Examinations ....................................28 Grade Changes ..........................................28 Grading System and Practices .................25 Graduation with Honors ...........................31 Links to Regulations ..................................25 Letter Grading Scale .................................26 Military Withdrawal ...................................30 Non-Evaluative Symbols ...........................26 Pass/No Pass Grading Option ..................27 Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission ..30 Regular Effective Contact Policy ..............25 Remedial Coursework Limitations ...........28 Scholastic Standing and Achievement ....27 Units of Credit ...........................................26 Use of Listening or Recording Devices ....31 Use of the Internet ....................................31 Withdrawal from Class .............................29 ACADEMIC POLICIES Attendance All students, both registered and on the waitlist, are expected to attend the first class meeting. Instructors are required to drop all registered and waitlisted students who do not attend the first day of class and those who quit attending prior to the census date for each class. They may, but are not required to, drop registered students who quit attending after census but before the final drop deadline for each class. Students are responsible for dropping their classes and withdrawing from the college, and should initiate the drop themselves. All students admitted to the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District are expected to attend classes regularly, both because continuity of attendance is necessary to the individual and group progress 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. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to become aware of the attendance and absence policies of the instructor for each class in which they are enrolled at the beginning of the semester. When a student’s absences exceed 1/9 of the total class contact hours for the session (e.g., absence from the equivalent of two weeks of a regular semester-long class), the instructor may drop the student from the class and record a grade in accordance with the policy for dropping a course. Distance Education Drop Policy For Distance Education classes, specifically those that are fully online, the drop policies of the individual instructor (as stated in the syllabus) may vary but are based upon the following: • All students are expected to attend the online class regularly, for a minimum number of hours and/or to complete a minimum number of assignments or quizzes as determined by the instructor. • Students enrolled in online classes must regularly log in and actively participate or they may be considered non- participatory and be dropped. • Although it is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw from a class, the instructor has the authority to drop a student for lack of active participation. The instructor is not required to notify the student after having provided students with the drop policy in the course syllabus. • Specific assignments within an online course can act as attendance or student activity indicators. If the assignment or activity is not completed by a given date, then a student is considered inactive and may be dropped. Attendance assignments or student activity indicators will be determined by individual instructors. • Attendance assignments or student activity indicators must be clearly defined in the course syllabus and fall into one of the following categories: • Any assignment given before the census or drop dates. • Assignments or activities indicating that the student has begun to participate in the online class. • Completion of assignments and activities by due dates. Regular and Effective Contact Policy In a distance education class, “regular and effective contact” refers to frequent, substantive interaction between the instructor and his or her students, and among the students themselves, in the district- provided Learning Management System (LMS). “Substantive interaction” between instructor and students is achieved through regular communication between the two parties. As in a face- to-face course, the instructor and his or her students must be able to initiate and participate in student discussions (or the equivalent) in an online environment via a variety of modalities in the district provided Learning Management System (LMS). The instructor must regularly monitor and moderate any student assignments or activities in the online classroom in which students interact with each other. The instructor must be available to answer students’ questions about both the material and the course itself in an efficient and timely manner. The instructor must also provide regular and timely feedback on, and assessment of, student work. For example, the instructor should respond to students’ emails within the instructor’s stated availability contained in the syllabus; the instructor should provide feedback or grades on assignments within a week or within the instructor’s stated availability contained in the syllabus. In the context of a Distance Education (DE) course, the instructor must spend approximately as much time on these interactions as he or she would for a face-to-face course. The modes that a DE instructor can use to create regular effective contact are almost limitless but should be easily accessible for the students and, when in question, verifiable. Use of the district provided LMS provides both accessibility and verifiability. The district provided LMS and synchronous technologies includes: online chat (scheduled or unscheduled), telephone contact, video conferencing, virtual field trips, virtual meetings, or online presentation platforms. Asynchronous technologies include email and other correspondence, discussion forums or boards, class announcements via a LMS homepage, websites, blogs, podcasts, voicemail, SMS/text messaging, or e-lectures. Neither of these lists is exhaustive, as there are always new student learning technologies available at any given time. Any accessible medium (in compliance with Section 508 and the CCCCO Distance Learning Access Guidelines) is acceptable for facilitating regular effective contact. Links to Regulations California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Distance Education Guidelines http://extranet.cccco.edu/ Portals/1/AA/DE/de_guidelines_081408.pdf California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Distance Education Access Guidelines for Students with Disabilities http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/AA/ DE/2011DistanceEducationAccessibilityGuidelines%20FINAL.pdf Grading System and Practices All coursework, not just work that fulfills the requirements for associate degrees, certificates, diplomas, licenses, or baccalaureate level work, is graded based on board policy. Units of Credit The Carnegie unit formula applies to all credit courses offered by the College, whether or not applicable to the associate degree. “One credit hour of community college work (one unit of credit) requires a minimum of 48 hours of lecture, study, or laboratory work at colleges operating on the semester system.” The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District base their semester unit on one lecture class period of 50 minutes each week of a minimum 16-week semester. For practical purposes, the following terms are synonymous: unit, semester unit, semester hours, credit, credit hour. For purposes of sections dealing with standards for probation and dismissal, all units attempted means all units of credit for which the student was enrolled in any college or university, regardless of whether the student completed the courses or received any credit or grade. Letter Grading Scale Courses are graded pursuant to the grading system established by Title V, Section 55023. Grades from a grading scale shall be averaged on the basis of the point equivalence to determine a student’s grade point average. The highest grade shall receive four points, and the lowest grade shall receive no point, using the following evaluative symbols: Evaluative Symbols A – Excellent (4 points per semester unit) B – Good (3 points per semester unit) C – Satisfactory (2 points per semester unit) D – Less than satisfactory (1 point per semester unit) F – Failing (0 point per semester unit) P – Pass At least satisfactory (units awarded not counted in GPA; replaced CR effective Fall 2009); used to denote “passed with credit” when no letter grade is given. Credit is assigned for work of such quality equivalent to letter grade of “C” or better. NP – No Pass Less than satisfactory, or failing (units not counted in GPA; replaced NC effective Fall 2009) SP – Satisfactory Progress towards completion of the course (Used for noncredit courses only and is not supplanted by any other symbol.) CRE – Credit by Exam (units awarded not counted in GPA). Effective Summer 2015, students receive a letter grade. Grade point averages (GPA) are calculated by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of units attempted. Non-Evaluative Symbols The VCCCD District Governing Board has authorized the use of the non-evaluative symbols “I,” “IP,” “RD,” “W,” and, “MW” and “EW” defined as follows: I - INCOMPLETE Students who are at the end of a term and have failed to complete the required academic work of a course because of an unforeseeable, emergency, and justifiable reasons may receive a symbol “I” (Incomplete) on their records. The conditions for receiving a letter grade and for the removal of the “I” must be stated by the instructor in a written record which must also state the grade to be assigned in lieu of the removal of the “I.” This record must be given to the student and a copy is to be placed on file with the Registrar until the conditions are met (the “I” is made up) or the time limit is passed. A final grade shall be assigned when the work stipulated has been completed and evaluated, or when the time limit for completing the work has passed. The “I” may be made up no later than one year following the end of the term for which it was assigned. The “I” symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempted or for grade point averages. IP – IN PROGRESS The “IP” symbol shall be used only in those courses which extend beyond the normal end of an academic term. It indicates that work is “in progress,” but that assignment of an evaluative symbol (grade) must await its completion. The “IP” symbol shall remain on the student’s permanent record in order to satisfy enrollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative symbol (grade) and unit credit shall be assigned and appear on the student’s permanent record for the term in which the course is completed. The “IP” shall not be used in calculating grade point averages. If a student enrolled in an “open-entry, open- exit” course is assigned an “IP” at the end of a term and does not re-enroll in that course during the subsequent attendance period, the appropriate faculty will assign an evaluative grade symbol in accordance with the academic record symbols to be recorded on the student’s permanent record for the course. 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 Withdrawing from semester-length classes: Students may withdraw from full semester-length classes through the end of the 14th week. A grade of “W” will be posted to the academic record for withdrawals that occur between the class census date and the end of the 14th week. No grade will be posted to the academic record for withdrawals that occur before the class census date. Students still enrolled after the end of the 14th week will receive a grade other than “W” on their academic record. The census date for each class is determined by the length of the class and may vary. Consult the class syllabus or instructor for more information. Withdrawing from short-term classes: Students may withdraw from short-term classes through 75% of the total number of class meetings. A grade of “W” will be posted to the academic record for withdrawals that occur between the class census date and the 75% deadline. No grade will be posted to the academic record for withdrawals that occur before the class census date. Students still enrolled after 75% of class meetings will receive a grade other than “W” on their academic record. The census date for each class is determined by the length of the class and may vary. Consult the class syllabus or instructor for more information. LIMITATIONS ON WITHDRAWAL EXIST. See section on “Withdrawal from Class” in this catalog. MW - MILITARY WITHDRAWAL Military withdrawal occurs when students who are members of an active or reserve United States military service receive orders compelling withdrawal from classes. Upon verification of orders, the appropriate withdrawal symbol may be assigned at any time after the period established by the governing board during which no notation is made on the permanent academic record for withdrawals. Students requesting military withdrawal must present a petition for withdrawal and a copy of the military orders, or other acceptable documentation, verifying the dates and location of military assignment that compelled or compels withdrawal from classes. Military withdrawal may be requested at any time upon the student’s return to college. A grade of “MW” shall be recorded on the permanent academic record upon approval of petition for military withdrawal that occurs after the third week of full-semester length classes or 16% of total meetings of short-term classes. “MW” grades shall not be counted as one of the three enrollment attempts allowed to achieve a standard (passing) grade of C/P or better, or in the calculation of a student’s academic progress for the determination of academic standing. EW – EXCUSED WITHDRAWAL An EW symbol may be requested by the student at any time during the semester (effective January 2018) and no later than three (3) years after the term in which the course was taken. Excused Withdraw shall not be counted in progress probation or dismissal calculations nor shall it be counted towards the permitted number of withdrawals or counted as an enrollment attempt. The financial aid of a student may be affected depending on individual circumstance. A student should consult with the financial aid staff regarding any impact. An EW is acceptable when a student withdraws from a course(s) due to reasons beyond their control, which include but are not limited to, the following: • Job transfer outside the geographical region; • Illness in the family where the student is the primary caregiver; • An incarcerated student in a California State Prison or County Jail is released from custody or involuntarily transferred before the end of the term (In the case of an incarcerated student, an excused withdrawal cannot be applied if the failure to complete the course(s) was the result of a student’s behavioral violation or if the student requested and was granted a mid- semester transfer); • The student is the subject of an immigration action; • Death of an immediate family member; • Chronic or acute illness; • Verifiable accidents; or • Natural disasters directly affecting the student. Verifiable documentation can include, but is not limited to a note from a doctor stating the student is not currently able to complete the work due to illness, employment verification of a new job, a booking report, police report of an accident, or any other documentation that proves the student’s completion of a course is impractical. The Chancellor’s Office defines impractical as impossible due to reasons beyond the student’s control. A student may request to use an EW for only one course or all courses in a term depending on the reason for the request. Scholastic Standing and Achievement Scholastic standing is based on a student’s work measured quantitatively in semester units and qualitatively in letter grades. This relationship is expressed as a numerical grade point average. To illustrate the calculation of a grade point average, a student who earns a grade of A in three units, B in three units, C in three units, D in three units, F in two units, and CR in two units, would have a grade point average of 2.14. The computation is shown below. 3 units A x 4 = 12 grade points 3 units B x 3 = 9 grade points 3 units C x 2 = 6 grade points 3 units D x 1 = 3 grade points 2 units F x 0 = 0 grade points 2 units CR x 0 = 0 grade points 16 total units 30 grade points (- 2 CR units ) 14 graded units 30 ÷ 14 = 2.14 grade point average (GPA) In calculating a student’s degree-applicable grade point average, grades earned in non-degree courses shall not be included. Pass/No Pass Grading Option 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. Pass (“P”) is used to 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. 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 other grades in courses for 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 file appropriate form by the 30% deadline; otherwise a letter grade will be assigned. The petition for this purpose, “Request for Pass/No Pass Grade” is available online at the college website and through the MyVCCCD student portal (see “college downloadable 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. degree or Certificate of Achievement. Pass (“P”) is used to 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 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 and major requirements; therefore, units of “Pass” should not be used to satisfy major requirements for A.A., A.S. degrees or transfer. Remedial Coursework Limitations The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) offer courses which are defined as remedial. “Remedial coursework” refers to non-degree-applicable 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 enrolled in 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 proficiency awards, certificates of achievement, or associate degrees. No students 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 Course Repetition Policy. Students who exhaust the unit limitation shall be referred to appropriate adult non-credit educational services provided 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 and Readmission. The petition for this 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. Any student who shows significant, measurable progress toward the development of skills appropriate to his or her enrollment in college- level courses may qualify for a waiver of the unit limitation. Petitions for waiver can only be given for specified periods of time or for a specified number of units. The petition for this purpose, the Student Educational Plan, is available in the Counseling Office. The Office of Academic Affairs and Student Learning shall maintain a list for each academic year of remedial courses limited by this policy. Remedial courses are identified as non-degree applicable in the course description section of this catalog. Students should be aware that this policy applies to all students enrolled in remedial coursework. Students receiving financial aid may have more restrictive limitations due to federal regulations. The federal rules specify a limitation of one year regardless of units, do not exempt learning skills, and do not provide for a waiver. Final Examinations Final examinations are given at the end of each semester. 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, require the approval of the instructor of record and the Division Dean. All student requests for examinations to be administered at a later date must be filed on the proper petition form in the Division Office. Petitions for late examinations will not be considered if the student leaves prior to the last three weeks of the semester. Grade Changes Grades are determined and assigned as a result of academic assessment made by the instructor of record of a course. Determination of the student’s grade by the instructor is final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. “Mistake” may include, but is not limited to, errors made by an instructor in calculating a student’s grade, and clerical errors. “Fraud” may include, but is not limited to, inaccurate recording or change of a grade by any person who gains access to grade records without authorization. The removal or change of an incorrect grade from a student’s record shall only be done pursuant to California Education Code §76232, or by a compliant alternative method that ensures that each student shall be afforded an objective and reasonable review of the requested grade change. Grade change petitions must be submitted by the instructor of record or appropriate substitute, or by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning. Procedure requires that a student first request a grade change from the instructor. In cases where the student has filed a discrimination complaint, or if the instructor of record is not available, or where the district determines that there is a possibility of gross misconduct by the original instructor, provisions shall be made to allow another faculty member to substitute for the instructor of record. Grade changes shall be requested by the student no more than three (3) years after the term in which the grade was awarded. Exceptions to the time limit may be made if it is determined that the grade was awarded as a result of mistake, fraud, bad faith or incompetence by the instructor. Students may be required to provide documentation to support the requested grade change that may include but is not limited to graded assignments and tests from the class in question or substantiation of verifiable extenuating circumstances. In the case of fraud, bad faith, or incompetence, the final determination concerning the removal or change of grade will be made by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning. In all cases, where means exist and when at all possible, the instructor who first awarded the grade will be given notice of the change. Pass/No Pass (P/NP), Credit/No Credit (C/NC) and Credit-by-Exam (CRE) grade designations, once applied to the transcript, cannot be changed to a letter grade. 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. Availability of Semester Grades Grades for each semester are generally available within 24 hours of each instructor submitting his/her grades. Students may access their grades through their portal at my.vcccd.edu. Students with outstanding fees and/or obligations will not be able to access their grades until they have cleared their fees/obligations Auditing Classes Auditing enables a student to attend a class without taking exams, receiving a grade or earning unit credit. Students enrolled in ten units or more in Fall or Spring (or three or more units in Summer) may, with instructor consent, be allowed to audit one lecture class per term without a fee. Students enrolled in less than ten units may, with instructor consent, audit one lecture class per term for a non- refundable fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per unit per semester. Audit students must also pay the health fee. Audit fees are nonrefundable. All fees are subject to change. Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students desiring to take the courses for credit toward a certificate, degree or transfer certification. Petitions to Audit are accepted on or after the last two days of program adjustment as specified in the registration calendar. Laboratory and activity classes are not eligible for audit. Students auditing a course shall not be permitted to change their enrollment in that course to receive credit for the course, nor are they permitted to challenge the course at a later date. Students auditing a course are not permitted to take exams in class, nor are they permitted to challenge the course by exam at a later date. Instructors are under no obligation to grade assignments of students auditing a course. Attendance requirements for students auditing courses are the same for all other students as stated in this Catalog. The Petition to Audit is available in the Admissions and Records office. Withdrawal from Class Withdrawal from a class or from the college is primarily the responsibility of the student. Withdrawals may be done online or in person at the Admissions and Records Office. It is the student’s responsibility to understand how a withdrawal will affect their academic records, academic standing, ability to repeat the course, eligibility for financial aid, athletic participation, veterans’ educational benefits and other programs, services or benefits. Instructors have a responsibility to drop students under certain circumstances as identified below. Deadline dates for withdrawing from a class may be found on the student’s Schedule/Bill and in the online searchable schedule of classes in the CRN notes – click on the CRN to view notes. Students who do not officially withdraw by the stated deadlines will receive an evaluative grade (A-F, P or NP). Withdrawal after the final deadline may be permitted if it is determined that extenuating circumstances prevented a student from completing and withdrawing from a course. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accident, illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s control. Supporting documentation will be required. Students should contact a counselor or the Admissions and Records Office to initiate a Petition to Change a Grade to “W”. A graded course that has been used to satisfy degree, certificate or transfer requirements will not be changed to a “W.” An Excused Withdrawal (EW) may be requested by the student at any time during the semester (effective January 2018) and no later than three (3) years after the term in which the course was taken. Excused Withdraw shall not be counted in progress probation or dismissal calculations nor shall it be counted towards the permitted number of withdrawals or counted as an enrollment attempt. The financial aid of a student may be affected depending on individual circumstance. A student should consult with the financial aid staff regarding any impact. A grade of “W” is not calculated in the grade point average (GPA). Courses that receive “W” grades are counted as an enrollment attempt and will affect a student’s ability to repeat the class. Students will be blocked from repeating any course in which they have already received three W, D, F or NP grades in any combination. See Appendix XIV Course Repetition for details. “W” grades are also counted in the determination of a student’s academic standing, and excessive “W”s will be cause for placing students on progress probation. Students are encouraged to consult a counselor regarding the full impact of “W” grades. Instructor-initiated drops: Instructors are required to drop by the census deadline any student who has never attended class or who has quit attending class. They may drop students who do not attend the first class meeting. The census date for each class is determined by the length of the class and may vary. Instructors may, but are not required to, drop students after the census date for excessive absences. Absence is generally considered excessive if a student misses 1/9 or more of the total number of classes (2 weeks of a full –semester class); however, the nature of the class may require a stricter absence policy. Consult the class syllabus or instructor for more information. Withdrawing from semester-length classes: Students may withdraw from full semester-length classes through the end of the 14th week. A grade of “W” will be posted to the academic record for withdrawals that occur between the class census date and the end of the 14th week. Students still enrolled after the end of the 14th week will receive a grade other than “W” on their academic record. Withdrawing from short-term classes: Students may withdraw from short-term classes through 75% of the total number of class meetings. A grade of “W” will be posted to the academic record for withdrawals that occur between the class census date and the 75% deadline. Students still enrolled after 75% of class meetings will receive a grade other than “W” on their academic record. The census date for each class is determined by the length of the class and may vary. Consult the class syllabus or instructor for more information. Military Withdrawal Military withdrawal occurs when students who are members of an active or reserve United States military service receive orders compelling withdrawal from classes. Upon verification of orders, the appropriate withdrawal symbol may be assigned at any time after the period established by the governing board during which no notation is made on the permanent academic record for withdrawals. Students requesting military withdrawal must present a petition for withdrawal and a copy of the military orders, or other acceptable documentation, which verifies the dates and location of military assignment that compelled or compels withdrawal from classes. Military withdrawal may be requested at any time upon the student’s return to college. A grade of “MW” shall be recorded on the permanent academic record upon approval of petition for military withdrawal that occurs after the third week of full-semester length classes or 16% of total meetings of short-term classes. “MW” grades shall not be counted as one of the three enrollment attempts allowed to achieve a standard (passing) grade of C/P or better, or in the calculation of a student’s academic progress for the determination of academic standing. Course Repetition: Limitation on Enrollments & Withdrawals Consult Appendix XIV of this catalog for full policy and procedure information regarding course repetition. A non-repeatable course in which a grade of C/P/CR or better is earned may not be repeated except as allowed under special circumstances. Students are permitted a total of three enrollment attempts to achieve a standard grade (defined as a passing grade of A, B, C, P or CR). 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 course may not be taken again under this section. However, repetition may be allowable under special circumstances as defined in the appendices. An enrollment attempt is defined as any enrollment in a course that results in an evaluative (A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, CR, NC) or non-evaluative (W) grade. All of these grades are counted as enrollment attempts when determining a student’s eligibility to repeat a course. Withdrawals may not exceed three (3) times in the same class. Students who have withdrawn from the same class the maximum number of times will be required to petition for a fourth enrollment attempt. The fourth attempt, if authorized, must reflect a grade other than “W.” Petitions for Course Repetition are available in the Counseling Office. Academic Renewal without Course Repetition (See Appendix XVI in this catalog) Students may petition to have a maximum of 24 semester units of any courses with less than a “C” or equivalent grade taken during any five terms maximum (or any portion thereof) of previous college work disregarded in meeting academic requirements in the colleges of the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) when that work is not considered to be reflective of the student’s present demonstrated ability and level of performance. Academic renewal is intended to facilitate the completion of requirements necessary for an academic degree, certificate, or transfer. Academic renewal may not be applied to any course that has been used to satisfy associate degrees, certificates of achievement, IGETC or CSU-GE transfer general education breadth requirements. Consult Appendix XVI of this catalog for full policy and procedure information regarding academic renewal. Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission Consult the appendices at the end of this catalog for full policy and procedures for Probation, Dismissal and Readmission practices. 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 are 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 standards for academic progress may differ for students who receive financial aid and/or VA educational benefits. Consult Appendix IX, for Satisfactory Academic Progress (page 316) standards for financial aid recipients, and page 40 of this catalog for Unsatisfactory Progress standards for VA benefits recipients. Continuing and returning students who have been on progress or academic probation for two consecutive terms, or are dismissed, will lose their registration priority. Students who lose their registration priority due to their academic standing may appeal for reinstatement of that priority if they can demonstrate extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances, for this purpose, are defined as: • Accident • Illness • Other circumstances beyond the control of the student Extenuating circumstances must be supported by verifiable documentation; examples of such documentation include statements from doctors or hospitals, police or insurance accident reports. Approval will result in reinstatement of registration priority. Students who fail to meet the institution’s academic progress standards in two consecutive primary terms (Fall/Spring) will lose the California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG Fee Waiver). Students who lose their California College Promise Grant (formerly BOGW) eligibility may appeal the loss by meeting with an academic counselor. See Appendix IX - Financial Aid Programs and the college website for more information. Cheating or Plagiarism It is the belief at Oxnard College that students share a responsibility with their instructors for assuring that their education is honestly attained. In keeping with this belief, every instructor has the responsibility and authority to deal with any instances of plagiarism, cheating or fabrication that occur in the classroom. Examples of academic dishonesty include (but are not limited to) the following: Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else’s work as one’s own. Examples include: • Copying and pasting text from websites or other electronic sources and presenting it in an assignment as your own original work. • Copying and pasting text from printed sources (including books, magazines, encyclopedias or newspapers) and presenting it in an assignment as your own original work. • Using another student’s work and claiming it as your own original work (even if you have the permission of the other student). Cheating: Cheating is the act of pretending (or helping others to pretend) to have mastered course material through misrepresentation. Examples include: • Copying in whole or in part from another student’s test or paper. • Allowing another student to copy from your test or assignment. • Using the textbook, course handouts, or notes during a test without instructor permission. • Stealing, buying or otherwise obtaining all or part of a test before it is administered. • Selling or giving away all or part of a test before it is administered. • Having someone else attend a course or take a test in your place. • Attending a course or taking a test for someone else. • Failing to follow test-taking procedures, including talking during the test, ignoring starting and stopping times, or other disruptive activity. Fabrication: Fabrication is the intentional use of invented information. Examples include: • Signing a roll sheet for another student. • Giving false information to college personnel. • Answering verbal or written questions in an untruthful manner. • Inventing data or sources of information for research papers or other assignments. As members of the Oxnard College learning community, students are not to engage in any form of academic dishonesty. Any act of academic dishonesty will be considered a serious offense that is subject to disciplinary action. For additional information on Academic Honesty, please see www. oxnardcollege.edu. Dean’s List Special recognition is accorded to students who complete a program of twelve or more units of letter-graded coursework with a 3.50 grade point or higher during a semester. (Pass/No Pass units are not considered in the twelve-unit requirement.) These students are placed on the Dean’s List and accorded appropriate recognition. Graduation With Highest Honors The highest honors designation is placed on the degree of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 4.0. The highest 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. All letter grades must be an A. Graduation With High Honors The high honors designation is placed on the degree 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. Graduation With Honors The honors designation is placed on the degree 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 the need to use electronic aids must secure the consent of the instructor. Students who need to use recording devices as an authorized disability accommodation must receive verification through the campus Educational Assistance Center and must provide this verification to the instructor prior to use. Use of the Internet PURPOSE OF THE INTERNET: The Internet access provided by Oxnard College is to be used to support the instructional needs of students who are actively enrolled in a designated course. Non- educational, recreational and commercial uses of the Internet are prohibited on the Oxnard College network. RULES FOR USING THE INTERNET: Each student is responsible for ensuring that he or she uses the College provided Internet access in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner. To this end, students must comply with the following rules: 1. Observe the guidelines for acceptable use of networks or services. 2. Only attempt to gain access to resources for which he or she has authorization. Oxnard College will not assume financial responsibility for unauthorized Internet-related expenditures. 3. Do not make harassing or defamatory remarks using the Internet. 4. Do not create a personal link to any Oxnard College page, and do not represent Oxnard College on any personal page. 5. Do not install any software. 6. Do not use any unapproved software. 7. Do not violate any federal or state law, including copyright laws. 8. Download data from the Internet onto personal data storage units – any data found on a College-owned hard drive will be deleted. 9. Do not create any social networking page on behalf of Oxnard College or claiming to represent Oxnard College. Privacy On The Internet: Please be aware that electronic mail is not private since classes will be sharing a mailbox, and that the College reserves the right to access any such information on College- owned servers. Responsibility For Information On The Internet: Through the Internet, the College provides access to public and private outside networks which furnish electronic mail, information services, bulletin boards, conferences, etc. Please be advised that the College does not assume responsibility for the contents of any of these outside networks. Obscene Material: District information resources should not be used for knowingly viewing, downloading, transmitting, or otherwise engaging in any communication which contains obscene, indecent, profane, lewd, or lascivious material or other material which explicitly or implicitly refers to sexual conduct. This policy does not prohibit the use of appropriate material for educational purposes, nor limit academic freedom. However, knowingly displaying sexually explicit or sexually harassing images or text in a private or public computer facility or location that can potentially be in view of other individuals is prohibited. STUDENT & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Admissions and Records ......................33 Athletics .................................................41 CalWORKs ..............................................33 Campus Police Services ........................34 Child Development Center ...................34 Counseling Services ..............................34 Educational Assistance Center (EAC) ...35 Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) ..................................35 EOPS/CARE Services ..............................36 Financial Aid ..........................................36 Library Learning Resource Center .......40 Outreach and Recruitment ..................38 Oxnard College Promise .......................37 Project Adelante ....................................41 Scholarships ..........................................38 Student Health Center ..........................38 Student Organizations and Activities ..42 Student Services ...................................33 Transfer and Career Information Center 38 Units of Credit .......................................33 Veterans Services ..................................39 Welcome Center ....................................40 STUDENT & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES STUDENT SERVICES Students planning to take classes to increase knowledge, develop skills, obtain a certificate or degree, and/or transfer to a university will know the steps necessary to ensure the successful completion of their goal(s). 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 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. Admissions and Records The Admissions and Records office performs a variety of functions and services that facilitate student access to the college from preadmission through the achievement of their educational goals. Admission functions include preadmission guidance, admission, residency determination and reclassification, registration and program adjustments. Records office functions include processing grades, transcripts, applications for degrees, certificates and transfer certification, enrollment verifications and determination of eligibility for veteran’s benefits and intercollegiate athletics. CalWORKs Students who participate in the CalWORKs program will identify a course of study and an educational goal to develop a comprehensive educational plan and acquire skills to prepare them to enter the job market. The Community College CalWORKs program works in collaboration with the Department of Social Services to help meet the unique needs of current TANF Recipients students. The CalWORKs program goal is to provide educational and career opportunities combined with an array of high-quality support services which enable students to meet their Welfare-to-Work activities required by the Department of Social Services. Welfare-to-Work activities offer students pathways towards completing their educational goals, finding meaningful employment and becoming financially self-sufficient. The CalWORKs program at Oxnard College offers the following support services: · Academic, vocational and personal counseling · Individual Training Plans (ITP) · Educational Plans/course recommendation · Paid and unpaid internships · Easy Access to Successful Employment for Life (EASEL) Workshops · Priority Registration · Referrals to other on campus services/programs · Assistance with fulfillment of Welfare to Work (WTW) requirements · Advocacy with the Department of Social Services · Assistance with the Enrollment Process · Printing and copying · Computer lab · School supplies · Personal Growth CalWORKs Orientation · Mandatory Welcome Back Orientation during (Fall/Spring) · Tutorial Services · Retention for Students on Academic Probation · Collaboration with other institutional agents (academic/student services) Units of Credit Our district, consistent with other districts across the state, adheres to the Carnegie Unit model for time spent in class and for time a student is expected to spend out of class in order to conduct required reading and homework. • For every lecture hour that a student spends in class each week, the Carnegie Unit model calls for a student to spend two hours outside of class reviewing the material from lecture, reviewing notes, reading, and/or completing required homework. • In courses that are “hands-on” and include lab time incorporated into the instruction, such as a word processing course or automotive repair course, there is very little homework involved. Because of the “hands on” nature of this type of instruction, the required weekly hours for such a course or program are typically on-site at the colleges. The scheduled hours are posted within the printed college schedule for the given semester. In addition, every course and program offered by the three colleges is described in each of the respective college catalogs. The course and program descriptions clearly specify whether a course/program is straight lecture or lab based. • In cases where a CalWORKs participant has learning or physical disabilities, extra time may be needed in order to accommodate the special student success needs of such students. College counselors and/or Educational Assistance Center (EAC) personnel at each of the colleges will advise and/or assist County case workers with estimation of weekly schedules for any student with special needs. The following Carnegie table serves to illustrate the various configurations and weekly schedules that a student, depending on the unit load, may be required to follow in order to succeed with their course of study. VCCCD Based on Carnegie Unit Model Total weekly number of hours based on number of lecture units being pursued by a student. Academic Units for in-class lecture time Two-to-one ratio of hours for outside class study time, i.e. reading time, homework Total number of weekly hours that a CalWORKs student will be actively dedicated to educational program 1 Unit 2 3 2 Units 4 6 3 Units 6 9 4 Units 8 12 5 Units 10 15 6 Units 12 18 7 Units 14 21 8 Units 16 24 9 Units 18 27 10 Units 20 30 11 Units 22 33 12 Units 24 36 13 Units 26 39 14 Units 28 42 15 Units 30 45 In-Class Lab Formula (i.e. “hands on training” programs) 20 Lab-based Instructional hours 20 All work typically performed by student in-class, lab, shop, unless required otherwise by instructor or program 20 Weekly hours Note: The weekly hourly schedule described above does not include any time that a CalWORKs participant may be required to conduct extra-curricular activities (i.e. field trips), student services orientations outside of class, counseling sessions, tutoring sessions, or travel time to and from campus, etc. Credit for acceptable activities will have to be determined as such by County personnel who, ideally, will discuss any related concerns with appropriate college staff. There are some training programs, such as Air Conditioning & Refrigeration at Oxnard College that utilize both the straight lecture formula and the lab-based formula to deliver their instruction to students. Campus Police Services Campus police officers, assisted by student police cadets, provide law enforcement and security services to the campus community. Officers patrol the campus by vehicle, foot, bicycle, and cart(s), and are trained to respond to all calls, including active shooter incidents. Anyone observing or having knowledge of possible criminal activity on or about the campus is asked to promptly report the facts of the situation to the on-duty campus police officer. The Campus Police Office phone number is (805) 678-5805 (from campus phones dial 5805). You can also reach the campus police office by dialing 678-5800. For emergencies, dial 911 from College phones or 911 from pay phones. This will put you in touch with the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP will then forward the information to Oxnard Police and to the college Dispatch center. You can also provide an anonymous tip by calling (805) 639-8629, via email at oxnard@tipnow.com, or by using the TipNow app on your smartphone. Students who want to be notified of emergencies on campus are encouraged to login to the my.vcccd.edu student portal and click on “Maintain Emergency Alert Information” on the “My College” tab under “My Student Records.” Detailed guidance on matters concerning student conduct and traffic regulations is provided in the appendices of this Catalog. Child Development Center Oxnard College’s Child Development Center offers quality care and preschool education to children from two to five years of age. The program is open to community families as well as students, staff and faculty. The children’s program is well rounded and covers critical thinking, music and movement, art, science, social and emotional development and language arts and literacy activities. The fundamental goal of the Child Development Center’s children’s program is to provide an environment in which each child can grow to his or her fullest potential. Additionally, the program provides a quality model for students training to become preschool teachers and also for students from other disciplines who wish to observe normal growth and development of young children. Tuition fees are paid on a monthly basis in advance of services. Registration materials are available at the Center. The Center is located at the north end of the campus and is open Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters from 7:45am to 4:45pm. For more information call (805) 678-5801. Counseling Services Students will know the importance of visiting an academic counselor to discuss their goal(s), establish an Education Plan and identify support services available to ensure their success. The Counseling Department provides academic, career, transfer and personal counseling to Oxnard College students. The overall goal and purpose of the Counseling Department is to assist students, full and part time, with 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 at Oxnard College, where its open door policy attracts students of diversified backgrounds, interests, abilities and needs. Cooperation between instructors and counselors is extremely important in aiding students in self- assessment, self-reliance and self-directed activities. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor during their first semester to develop an educational plan and to explore their educational options. Areas of services provided by the Counseling Center that support these needs are: Academic Counseling One of the primary responsibilities of Oxnard College counselors is to assist students in planning for a program of study which appropriately reflects their educational and career objectives. 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 enrolling in Personal Growth classes and meeting with counselors, students have the opportunity to explore relationships between career choice, decision-making procedures, and personal values. Personal Growth classes allow students the opportunity to gain insight into past and present performance of specific careers and professions while providing a supportive atmosphere for self-exploration. The counseling department is located on the second floor of the Student Services Building. To schedule an appointment, call (805) 678-5816 Personal Concerns Trained professionals are available for personal counseling. Through a self-help holistic approach, 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 Student Health Center at (805) 678-5832. Educational Assistance Center (EAC) Eligible students will know the accommodations available to them, and know how to advocate for the tutors, adaptive technology, alternative media services and counseling services they require. The mission (purpose) of the Educational Assistant Center (EAC) is to provide specialized counseling, exemplary instruction, support services, and access to students with disabilities. EAC will support students with disabilities in educationally related activities consistent with the mission and vision of Oxnard College and in compliance with federal and state laws. With equal access as our hallmark, the faculty and staff of EAC are committed to ensure equal educational opportunities and encourage retention of students with disabilities who have the potential to achieve academic, vocational and life skills goals. The Educational Assistant Center (EAC) offers eligible students with disabilities access to a variety of specialized support services and assistive equipment in a timely manner. These services are intended to assist college students with disabilities to more successfully participate in regular college programs and activities. The Educational Assistance Center works to meet both federal and state accessibility requirements required by law related to students with disabilities. Disabilities include impairments in mobility, vision, hearing, and speech; and less obvious problems such as learning disabilities, psychological disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities. There are also individuals who experience other functional limitations as a result of an acquired brain impairment or other health problems such as arthritis, diabetes, seizures, cardiac disorders to mention a few. The EAC supports student success by offering the following services: early registration, tutoring referrals, note takers, audio books, interpreters for deaf students, mobility assistance, and adaptive equipment. The department goals are to empower students with disabilities to achieve independence and integration leading to maximum participation in the college and community. EAC serves as linkage between students with disabilities and community agencies. If you are a student with a disability, your involvement with the EAC can be thought of as a partnership between you and the EAC staff. Our staff consists of a coordinator, counselors, faculty members, disability specialists, technology and media specialists, instructional assistants, interpreters, and office staff. They are people you can work with to plan support services that will help you move toward your educational and vocational goals. Our counselors have specific expertise in disabilities, including disability accommodations. These accommodations which are designed to give students an equal opportunity in the college setting. (e.g., extended time for tests, a quiet testing environment, audio books, tutoring or note taker). After verifying a student’s disability, the counselor will recommend appropriate accommodations. Counselors also help students identify their academic and career goals and develop necessary coping strategies. For more information, please contact us at: (805) 678-5830. Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) EOPS / CARE students will understand the processes / resources necessary to achieve their educational goals. At-risk students will improve their G.P.A. by following their Academic Success Agreement. 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 opportunities 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, a new school, or a new setting can present. How Can One Qualify For The EOPS Program And Services? • Eligible to receive a California Community College Promise Grant (CCPG) A or B or C: CCPG A: Currently receiving TANF/CalWORKs or SSI CCPG B: Meet CCPG Income Guidelines CCPG C: Have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of 0 • Full-time (12 units) • California resident • Less than 45 units of degree applicable credit • Meet any one of the following educational criteria: · Non-high school graduate · High school GPA below 2.50 · Previously enrolled in remedial courses · Placed in non-degree level Math course · Placed in non-degree level English course · First generation college student · From non-English speaking family · Member of an underrepresented group Programs Under the Umbrella of EOPS: Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a cooperative effort under the umbrella of EOPS involving the State Employment Development Department, State Department of Social Services, local county welfare departments and the Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges. It is a special outreach and support effort targeted specifically to cash aid recipients. 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. All CARE eligible students qualify for EOPS services as well. How can one qualify for the CARE program and services? •Must be enrolled in EOPS •Single parent with at least one child under the age of 14 •Current CalWORKs/TANFs recipient •Full time student (Minimum of 9 or more units) •Pursuing an educational, vocational, or job training program EOPS/CARE Services Provided Counseling Services •Academic/Personal counseling: Individual or Group •Vocational decision making/Career Guidance •CalWORKs Information •Educational Plan development •Transfer/Transitional services •Study Skills, Time Management and Success Strategies •Assistance with the financial aid process •Retention for Students on Academic Probation Financial Assistance* in the form of EOPS and/or CARE grants are offered to eligible students with financial 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 offered each semester prior to regular 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-PG R100A, EOPS/CARE Orientations and Survival Kits are additional services provided to assist students in achieving their educational goals. Transitional Services: EOPS Students are eligible to receive CSU/ UC Application Fee Waivers when applying to Transfer. In addition, our EOPS Counselors are able to provide detailed letters of recommendations upon timely requests. In addition, CARE eligible students receive additional services in the form of gas cards, parking permits, books, Student Photo ID Cards and meal coupons. *Funding does not cover the full cost for books needed. Anymonetary service is dependent on funding availability each year. In order to be eligible for CARE services and receive funds, students must be in good standing status. For information and appointments, call (805) 678-5827 or visit the EOPS/CARE office upon enrollment. EOPS/CARE is located on the 2nd floor in the Student Services Building in Room 254. FINANCIAL AID Students with financial need will know about the federal and state grants and scholarships available to them, and how to apply and access Financial Aid. Oxnard College is committed to providing financial assistance to qualified students who cannot afford to pay their educational expenses. The Financial Aid office awards 70% of Oxnard College students with some form of financial assistance. Oxnard College participates in a variety of federal and state financial aid programs designed to assist 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 and state eligibility criteria to qualify. California Community College Promise Grant (CCPG) is a form of financial aid that waives enrollment fees for eligible California residents and AB 540 students. See CCPG changes below. Federal Pell Grant: Pell Grant program is an entitlement program that is based on financial eligibility and enrollment. Grants range from $500.00 - $6,920.00 per academic year. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: 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 $200.00 - $400.00 per academic year. Federal Work Study: FWS is a campus based program that provides part-time employment on campus to eligible students. Awards are based on need and contingent on availability of funds. Grants range from $500.00 - $6,000.00 per academic year. Federal Direct Loans for Undergraduate Students: Information about the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program can be found on the financial aid website. The U.S. Department of Education is the lender for the Direct Loan Program. The Direct Loan program offers loans at a low interest rate with repayment terms designed with students in mind. In most cases, a student will not have to start repaying these loans until six months after graduation and/or enrolling less than half time. Direct Loans include Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). Loans must be repaid with interest so it is important to understand your rights and responsibilities as a borrower. Cal Grant: Cal Grant recipients are selected by the California Student Aid Commission. To apply for the Cal Grant Program, students must submit the FAFSA or California Dream Application and a Cal Grant GPA Verification form by March 2nd. Students who do not meet the March 2nd priority filing deadline may have a second chance to compete for a Cal Grant by filing the FAFSA and GPA Verification form by September 2nd. (Dream Act Applicants must apply by March 2.) Cal Grant B: Cal Grant B is for students who are from disadvantaged and low income families. These awards can be used for tuition, fees, and access costs at qualifying California schools whose programs are at least one year in length. Grants range from $418.00 to $1672 per academic year. Cal Grant C: Cal Grant C helps pay for tuition and training costs in vocational/technical programs not to exceed two years. Grants range from $274.00 to $1,094.00 per academic year. Effective Fall 2016: Please note new CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT (CCPG) Changes Minimum Requirements For Maximum Success Whether the goal is to move into a career or move on to a four-year university, California Community Colleges want to help students achieve their educational goals. The California Community College Promise Grant (CCPG) is available for eligible students at California community colleges, and will waive the per-unit enrollment fee at any community college throughout the state. Once a student qualifies for the CCPG, it is important that they meet the academic and progress standards in order to avoid losing the CCPG. Students must complete the following for eligibility: • Oxnard College Application and/or CCPG application. • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CaliforniaDream Act application. • College orientation, assessment and an abbreviated studenteducational plan. • Recommended to enroll in 12 units or more each semester. • Maintain good academic and progress standards to continueto receive the CCPG. • Meet the income criteria. Academic — Sustain a GPA of 2.0 or higher If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive primary terms (Fall/Spring semesters) they may lose their California Community College Promise Grant (CCPG) eligibility. Progress — Complete more than 50% of coursework each semester If the cumulative number of units a student completes is not more than 50% of units attempted in two consecutive primary terms (Fall/ Spring semesters, or Fall/Winter/Spring quarters) the student may lose CCPG eligibility. Combination of Academic and Progress Standards Any combination of two consecutive terms of cumulative GPA below 2.0, and/or cumulative unit completion of not more than 50% of units attempted may result in loss of CCPG eligibility. How will students know? Students will be notified within 30 days of the end of each term if they are being placed on either Academic (GPA) and/or Progress (Course Completion) probation. The notification will include the information that a second term of probation will result in loss of California Community College Promise Grant (CCPG eligibility. After the second consecutive term of probation, the student may lose eligibility for the at their next registration opportunity. How to regain eligibility If a student loses eligibility for the California Community College Promise Grant (CCPG), there are a few ways to reinstate the grant. • Improve GPA or Course Completion measures to meet theacademic and progress standards • Successful appeal regarding extenuating circumstances • Not attend courses in the Ventura County Community CollegeDistrict for two consecutive primary terms (Fall/Springsemesters) The appeals process for extenuating circumstances includes: • Verified accidents, illness or other circumstances beyond yourcontrol • Changes in economic situation • Evidence of inability to obtain essential support services • Special consideration factors for CalWORKs, EOPS, DSPS andveteran students • Disability accommodations not received in a timely manner Please note that foster youth and former foster youth (age 24 years and younger) are not subject to loss of the California Community College Promise Grant (CCPG) under these regulations. For more information or further assistance, please see Appendix IX and contact the Financial Aid office. Oxnard College Promise Programs The Oxnard College Promise (OC Promise) extends the promise of a college education to all incoming first-time college students by waiving tuition fees and placing them in various support programs the first-year. OC Promise encompasses multiple programs generously supported through a combination of State funds (California College Promise Grant and the California Promise) and private donors through the Oxnard College Foundation. Below are listed the descriptions of each program under the Oxnard College Promise umbrella: California College Promise Grant California residents and students with AB 540 status may apply for a California College Promise Grant. California College Promise Grants begin in the fall semester of each academic year and must be renewed every year. California College Promise Grants are awarded for the current term in which the application is submitted and other terms falling within that Financial Aid Year. (Formerly the Board of Governors Fee Waiver - BOGW). Eligibility: • Are a student at a California community college, and have been determined to be a resident, or to be exempt from non-resident fees under AB 540, and; • Have financial need, based on a financial aid office review of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application • Are receiving TANF, SSI/SSP or General Assistance, or • Meet the 2018-2019 income standards Requirements: • Sustain a GPA of 2.0 or higher • Complete more than 50% of coursework attempted California College Promise The California College Promise waives tuition fees for one academic year for first-time college students who are enrolled in 12 or more semester units or the equivalent at the college and complete and submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a California Dream Act application. Eligibility: • There is no income criteria for the California College Promise Requirements: • Submit an Oxnard College application • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid orthe California Dream Act • Attend an Oxnard College orientation (available onlineor in-person) • Complete the Math and English assessment placement(bring a copy of your high school or college transcript) • Complete an educational plan with an Oxnard CollegeCounselor • Must enroll in 12 or more units per semester during thefirst year Outreach and Recruitment The local community and K-12 partners, will know how to get information about Oxnard College program offerings and services, and will know how to gain access to Oxnard College. The Outreach and Recruitment office highlights the value of Oxnard College and the Student Equity and Achievement Program services while facilitating 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, and presentations to local high schools and community organizations. The goal is to enhance collaboration within our service area to increase enrollment at Oxnard College by providing effective services to K-12 schools and the community. Oxnard College does not support or condone fraudulent and aggressive recruiting practices. The College will continue to uphold its high ethical standards for recruiting. Scholarships Oxnard College Foundation offers over $240,000 annually in various Scholarships. Annual Scholarship Applications will go online at www.oxnardcollege.edu/scholarships at the beginning of each year and are awarded during the spring semester to be used for the upcoming fall semester. Funding is provided through Community Market at Oxnard College net profits, campus payroll deductions, and private donors. Eligibility is based upon criteria set by the Scholarship Selection Committee of the OCF Board of Directors and various donors. Contact Oxnard College Foundation for specific scholarships information at (805) 678-5889. Student Health Center Students will demonstrate knowledge of the mental and physical health services available at Oxnard College that provide holistic care and support for student success. Oxnard College Student Health Center is here to support students’ success in college by promoting physical, emotional, and psychological wellness. We provide nursing, medical and mental health services to help you meet your educational and life goals. The student health center can also assist you in finding community health and wellness resources. Free Health Services: •Mental health counseling•Illness visits/nurse practitioner and doctor consults•Health Screening: diabetes, blood pressure, vision, body fat..analysis•Help to quit smoking and healthy lifestyle counseling•Accidents and emergencies on campus•Over the counter medications•Student Health 101: A free online health magazine provided by the Oxnard College Health Center. Go to http://readsh101.com/oxnardcollege.html Services requiring an additional fee: Program physicals: EMT, dental hygiene, dental assisting, child care (no athletic physicals), Immunizations – Flu Shots, TDAP, Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, TB Tests and laboratory tests such as blood tests, pregnancy tests, and immunity titers required for program physicals. The schedule for professional care varies each semester and includes some evening hours. Please refer to the Student Health Center web page at www.oxnardcollege.edu or call (805) 678-5832 for hours of operation. Any injuries or accidents on campus or at college sanctioned events must be reported to the student health center to be covered by student accident insurance. Transfer and Career Information CentersStudents who plan to transfer to a four-year university will clearly understand the correct general education plan they need to follow and will receive transfer counseling and access to visiting University Representatives. Located in the Administration Building AA 113. The Oxnard College Transfer Center offers multiple pathways that will prepare students to be transfer ready and assist every step of the way in the transfer process. Students will be able to identify their transfer pathway and access resources and support services to transfer to the four-year college or university of their choice. For more information, please call the Transfer Center at (805) 678-5837. Email to octransfer@vcccd.edu. Coordinator: Dr. Letty Mojica. Services provided by the Transfer Center includethe following: •One-on-one Transfer counseling and planning appointments•CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC Certification•Transfer planning workshops•Associate Degree for Transfer information (Alignedwith the CSU System) •Transfer Admission Guarantee (Aligned with the UC System) •Transitional workshops•Access to various University Representatives and computers•CSU and UC admissions application workshops•Assistance with out of state, private, and independent university admissions processes•Field trips to university campuses•Collection of college catalogs, transfer guides, articulation information and agreements, applications to four year colleges and universities, and related transfer information•University Transfer Day and Transfer Recognition DayThe Career Center provides students with exploration and planning services for every stage of career development. We offer services for major and career exploration, one-on-one and group career counseling, and job placement services. Students are provided the resources and guidance necessary to make informed career and major choices through assessments, counseling, workshops, and opportunities for practical learning experiences. Our Job Placement Specialist assists students with full-time and part-time employment opportunities aligned with individual skills and program of study. Coordinator: Dr. Shannon Trefts. Job Placement Specialist: Amanda Burwick. Services provided by the Career Center include the following: •One-on-one educational planning aligned with career pathway•One-on-one and group career counseling appointments•Guidance on assessment of skills, values, and personality traits that align with career satisfaction•Career and major exploration workshops, resume and cover letter workshops, interview skills, and Job preparation workshops •Career and Technical Education program information sessions•Assistance with filling out job applications and pre-employment assessments including mock interviews and drop-in resume clinics•Direct connection with local and regional employers •Annual career fair and career symposiums•Job placement services and job board listing current employment opportunities• Veterans Services Students eligible for veterans services will have access to information about services available, their options, and their responsibilities. Military Veterans and Eligible Dependents The Colleges of the Ventura County Community College District offer courses approved for V.A. benefits under Chapters 30,31,32,33,35, and 1606/1607 under Title 38 of the U.S. Code. All veterans and eligible dependents are required to apply for admission and VA benefits before seeing a counselor and the VA Certifying Official. They are also responsible for notifying the V.A. Certifying Official on campus of any changes in their academic program, class schedule, in their marital or dependent status, or to their address. 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 four years of leaving active duty, who meet the 3SP requirements. Enrollment can only be certified to the Veterans Administration for benefits when a student has completed the following: • Apply for College admission at oxnardcollege.edu/apply, • Apply for your VA benefits online at gibill.va.gov, • Make an appointment with a College counselor to completethe Veteran’s Educational Plan and Service Form for thecurrent term. • Submit official transcripts from all other colleges anduniversities you have attended, including JST militarytranscripts, to the campus Veteran’s Benefits Specialist/ Certifying Official. • Submit required paperwork to the VA Certifying Official in the Admissions and Records Office. Important: Veterans who have attended other colleges: an unofficial transcript can be used for the initial counseling appointment. Please submit official transcripts to the Admissions & Records office shortly thereafter. The Oxnard College Veterans Benefit Specialist/Certifying Official is located in the Student Services Building in the Admissions and Records Office, at (805) 678-5259 or 678-5844. External Resources The California Department of Veteran Affairs can be reached directly at (800) 952-5626 or cdva.ca.gov. The Department of Veteran Affairs can be reached at (888)442-4551 or gibill.va.gov Veterans Educational Benefits The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District are approved to process claims for students who are eligible to receive educational benefits under various chapters from the VA. Students interested in filing benefits claims or receiving information should contact V.A. Certifying Official in the Admissions & Records Office. Students eligible for veteran’s services will have access to information about services available, their options and their responsibilities for using benefits. Enrollment and Rate of Pay Only courses which meet requirements for the major and degree objective indicated on the veterans’ Educational Plan will be certified for payment. If the educational objective is changed, the student must complete a new Educational Plan. Veterans must request enrollment certification each semester if they want to continue to receive benefits. It is not automatic. V.A. educational benefits are paid based on the number of certified units in which the student is enrolled: Regular Semester • 12 units = full-time pay • 9 units = three-quarter time pay • 6 units = pay varies by benefit type Please contact the VA for information regarding one-half time pay requirements for your specific chapter. Summer Session • 6 units = full-time for 8 week classes • 4 units = full-time for 6 week classes • (3/4 and half-time pay calculated accordingly) Payment amounts are calculated based on eligibility, Chapter of benefits, and units certified as determined by the Veteran’s Administration. The majority of V.A. Educational Assistance Programs do not pay a monthly allowance for less than half-time enrollment, although the veteran may be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and fees. 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 V.A. Certifying Official in the Admissions & Records Office before repeating a course. Unsatisfactory Progress: 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. For the purpose of certification for educational benefits, academic probation is defined as the failure to complete a minimum of 50% of the total units attempted, and/or to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Unsatisfactory progress occurs when a veteran has been placed on academic probation for two consecutive semesters. Unsatisfactory progress must be reported to the Veteran’s Administration, and the veteran may not be certified for future educational benefits. Any veteran placed on unsatisfactory progress must consult the campus V.A. Certifying Official and receive academic counseling before educational benefits can be reinstated. For more information about Veteran Support Services at Oxnard College, please visit our website: www.oxnardcollege.edu/veterans or visit with our Veteran Counselor in the Counseling office. Welcome Center The Welcome Center, located in the foyer of the Student Services Building, provides general information to new, potential and continuing students as well as the community regarding general College information, and programs and services available at Oxnard College. Student Ambassadors are available to help students process admissions applications, register, add/drop classes, apply for financial aid, gain access to their grades and transcripts, recover portal passwords, and update their student record online. The Welcome Center provides campus tours for new students as well as middle and high-school students. Library Learning Resource Center The Library Learning Resource Center (LLRC) at Oxnard College is a beautifully crafted building that is home to Library Services, Tutorial Services, Writing & Reading Center, Open Access Computer Lab and Student Study Rooms. The LLRC provides programs and services designed to enhance student learning, student success and faculty instruction and interaction. See: http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/llrc • All Oxnard College students may check-out reserve, circulation or digital media materials. Free community membersborrower’s cards are still available to Ventura County residents. • Computer laptops are also available for check-out to students, faculty and staff. • LLRC hours are 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday throughThursday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on Friday, and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. on instructional Saturdays during the Fall and SpringSemesters. Summer session hours are as posted. The LLRC is closed on Sundays and all academic holidays. • Faculty librarians and staff are available in the LLRC to assistyou with all aspects of research, reading, writing, and tutoring. Library Services Located on the second floor of the LLRC, the Library maintains a collection of 40,000 books, 19,000 electronic books and multiple online database services. Reference librarians are available to assist students on the first floor of the LLRC and to make classroom presentations upon faculty request. See: http://www.oxnardcollege. edu/library Writing & Reading Center The Writing/Reading Center (WRC) is located on the first floor of the LLRC. The WRC offers all Oxnard College students free tutoring for any writing or reading assignment for any class at any stage in the process from planning to the final draft. Our trained tutors and faculty provide a friendly and supportive atmosphere for all students. We can help you improve skills such as brainstorming, understanding the assignment, writing thesis statements, organizing your ideas, reading comprehension, study skills, using accurate citations, improving sentence structure and grammar skills. The WRC also offers weekly workshops presented by faculty to help students with writing, reading and study skills in all subjects. Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday, Fall & Spring Semesters.www.oxnardcollege.edu/wrc Tutorial Services The goal of tutorial services in the LLRC is to “help students to be better students” by providing services that will improve and strengthen academic performance and skills. Tutorial Services in the LLRC are available to all enrolled Oxnard College students, and are offered on a drop-in basis (no appointment needed) on the first floor of the LLRC in the Tutoring Center. Course-specific tutoring is available in most subjects. Tutoring is provided by peer tutors and university graduates who have outstanding academic performance in their respective subject area(s); online tutoring may also be available for some subjects. Fall and Spring Semester Tutorial Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday Summer Session hours as posted at: http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/tutoring Open Access Computer Lab and Study Rooms The LLRC has an open access computer lab available for student and faculty use as well as several small group study rooms and desk space for individual or group student interaction. To contact the Library Learning Resource Center by phone or email: Circulation and Information Desk: (805) 678-5819 occirculation@vcccd.edu Library Reference Services: (805)678-5820 ocreference@vcccd.edu Tutoring and Writing & Reading Center: (805)678-5819 octutoring@vcccd.edu Oxnard College students, faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize all programs and services available through the Library Learning Resource Center. Project Adelante, 2015 HSI Title V U.S. Department of Education Grant Initiative This cooperative project creates the Adelante academic and transfer pathways for students by: 1. Creating a first-year experience that immediately incorporates “transfer discussions and educational planning” to a 4-yearinstitution and/or career; integrates learning communitiesacross disciplines; assigns first year OC students a CSUCI peer mentor and year-long activities and; incorporates community/ industry mentors to enhance self-efficacy, career awarenessand leadership skills. 2. Initiating high impact practices to increase college readiness - developing and implementing a dual-enrollment program with the local high schools; initiating summer bridge programs; developing summer orientation programs for first-yearstudents and; enhancing outreach efforts to parents andstudents around college readiness, expectations, awarenessand success. 3. Increasing distance learning/hybrid opportunities andtechnologies development. Grant Services: First Year Experience (FYE) Program • Interactive Workshops in: Financial literacy, self-efficacy, time management, studying skills, professional etiquette, networking, transfer success and career readiness. • Educational Excursions (UCLA, UCSB, CSULA, UC Berkeley, San Jose State, Port of Hueneme, JPL and AGQ labs) • Tutoring, Peer and Industry Mentorship • Lending Library • Priority Registration • Community Building • STEM/FYE Center Located in Condor Hall Rm# 333 (Laptops, Desktop, tutoring, internet, study and homework area, 3Dprinters) For more information please call the STEM/FYE center at (805) 678- 5952 or email octitlev@vcccd.edu. Athletics The Oxnard College Condors participate in eight Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic programs competing in the 16-member Western State Conference. The Men’s Athletic Program offers competition in baseball, basketball, cross-country, and soccer. The Women’s Athletic Program includes competition in softball, basketball, cross-country, and soccer. 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, from the beginning of athletic participation. Of the 12 credit units, at least nine shall be attempted in courses counting toward the associate degree, remediation, transfer, and/ or certification as defined by the College Catalog and are consistent with the student athlete’s educational plan. All student athletes who would like to participate in Intercollegiate Athletics can visit the college website at https://www.occondors. com. Click on “Athletics” on the main college website for more information about each program or call the Athletics Department at (805) 678-5825. Student Organizations and Activities Students will know about and have access to a variety of activities, events and leadership opportunities. The Associated Student Government of Oxnard College The Associated Student Government of Oxnard College was established in 1977. 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 student life. The Associated Student Government of Oxnard College is a governing body of students. Students have the opportunity to become active leaders in their community. Students who join student government strive to promote scholarship, advocacy and leadership. Scholarship Oxnard College students strive for academic excellence, and the Associated Student Government at OC provides enrichment to the student experience. A major part of student life is academic achievement, and ASG at OC supports all students in their pathway to success. Advocacy Oxnard College student leaders are involved in campus wide and district wide committees, where they learn about student success goals, projects and services on campus. Students involved in ASG are trained at conferences and general assemblies to provide better leadership on campus. Advocacy is a strong element for ASG at OC. Students program several events and forums on student advocacy throughout the year. Leadership Oxnard College students become leaders in their community. ASG board members are the liaison between the students at OC and administration. ASG board members are the role models and decision makers for the students they represent. Leadership opportunities are available throughout the year including serving on ASG committees. For more information, visit oxnardcollege.edu/asg. See what’s new at facebook.com/ASGOxnardCollege. Student Elections Elections are held every spring semester for student government. There are several requirements for eligibility for candidacy. A student seeking an officer position in OC ASG must hold a 2.0 GPA or better and maintain this average while in office, and students must be enrolled in 5 or more units at their primary campus. For more information on candidate requirements, please refer to the Student Election Standard Operating Practices for Associated Students’ Positions and Student Trustee Position. All students are eligible to vote in these elections. Students elected to a position in OC ASG serve for a full academic year from June 1st to May 31st. Student Activities Student activities at Oxnard College include student government, campus clubs and student organizations, national honor societies, performing arts, literature and arts lectures, leadership and personal growth workshops, academic and cultural events, and athletics. New and continuing students are encouraged to participate in student life activities. Existing clubs and student organizations at Oxnard College are always looking for new ideas to increase their membership. There is a club or organization on campus for everyone. If students cannot find a club or an organization to join at OC, students may start their own club or organization. A chartered student organization shall have a faculty or staff advisor who shall be chosen by the members of that organization and approved by the Vice President of Student Development or designee. See Appendix IV for more information. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... .................................. ...................... ............... ......................... ............ ............................... ........ ........................ .................................... Degrees, Certificates and Proficiency Awards ....44 Double Counting ................................................55 Earn an Associate Degree for Transfer ............48 Earn an Associate Degree ................................49 Earn a Certificate of Achievement ....................57 Earn a Proficiency Award ...................................58 Education Pathways 2019-2020 ...................48-58 Exceptions to Graduation Requirements .........56 Graduation Application Procedure ...................54 Graduation Requirements .................................54 Guidelines for Additional Degrees, Certificates and Proficiency Awards .................56 Multiple Majors ..................................................55 Other Graduation Information .........................54 Planning Your Education ...................................44 Reciprocity for CSU GE-Breadth/IGETC Requirements .....................55 Reciprocity for Local General Education Requirements ...................................54 Student Responsibility .......................................54 Transfer Limitations ..........................................56 Unit Transferability ............................................55 DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND PROFICIENCY AWARDS Planning Your Education 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, job advancement, and transfer to a four-year college or university 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. Counseling Office Student Services Building, 2nd Floor (805)678-5816 Jose Vega (Counseling Department Chair/Counselor) Daniel Goicoechea (Counselor) Julius Munyantwali (Counselor) Charles Ramirez (Counselor) Linda Webb (Counselor) Extended Opportunity Programs & Service (EOPS/CARE) Office Students Services Building, 2nd Floor (805)678-5837 Cesar Flores (EOPS/CARE Coordinator) Gloria Espinoza-Lopez (EOPS Counselor) Ross Fontes (EOPS Counselor) Everardo Rivera (EOPS/CARE Counselor) Educational Assistance Center (EAC) Office Student Services Building, 1st Floor (805)678-5830 Leo Orange (EAC Coordinator) Judy McArthur (EAC Counselor) Veterans Center Student Services Building, 2nd Floor (805)678-5845 Veterans Counselors available Transfer And Career Information Center Administrative Services Bldg, 1st Floor (805)678-5837 (805) 678-5887 Dr. Letty Mojica (Transfer Counselor/Coordinator) CalWORKS ServicesStudent Services Building, 2nd Floor Marta Munoz (CalWorks Counselor/Coordinator) Make Educational Choices to Support Your Goals Why are you attending Oxnard College? 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. Counselors at Oxnard College are available to help you identify your goals and to create an educational plan that will help you achieve those goals. Counselors also assist undecided students in clarifying what their goals are. The Student Success Act of 2012 requires that all students develop a first semester educational plan (abbreviated) in order to receive priority enrollment. Schedule a counseling appointment to start exploring the possibilities. What do you want to accomplish at Oxnard College? • Prepare to transfer to a four-year college or universitywhile earning an Associate Degree for Transfer. • Earn an Associate Degree in a specific major or in GeneralStudies with an area of emphasis. • Gain skills for a job placement or advancement through aCertificate of Achievement or Proficiency Award. Proof of Your Success Oxnard College offers four distinct types of awards showing educational achievement. If you are hoping to apply skills and knowledge to the job market once you are finished at Oxnard College, having proof of your accomplishments can be an asset. • Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) are Associate inArts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science forTransfer (AS-T) degrees and are awarded to studentswho successfully complete 60 semester units of required pgeneral education (either the CSU GE-Breadth, CSU GE- Breadth for STEM, IGETC for CSU pattern, or IGETC forSTEM) and specific set of lower division major preparation coursework. Students with an ADT are guaranteedadmission into the CSU in a program deemed similarto that of the degree and will have the opportunity tocomplete their Bachelor’s degree upon completion of the additional 60 units. • Associate Degrees are awards that are broader in scopethan certificates because they require coursework in anarray of disciplines to broaden your learning experienceand strengthen your critical thinking skills. This is referred to as General Education. See an Oxnard College counselor to help determine which pattern you should follow. • Certificates of Achievement require concentrated study in a specific skill or knowledge area. • Proficiency Awards show that you have successfullycompleted one or more courses in a targeted career orskills area. Transfer to a 4-Year Institution Oxnard College offers students the opportunity to complete their Associate Degree while completing courses that are required for transfer and apply toward their Bachelor’s Degree, whether that is a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), Independent or out-of-state institutions. Associate Degree for Transfer to the CSU California Community Colleges (CCC) are now offering Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) to the California State University (CSU). These include Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees. These degrees are designed to provide students with a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree by completing 60 CSU transferable semester units at the community college and 60 units at the CSU campus. Oxnard College currently offers 30 ADTs with more in development. Please meet with a counselor to see if one of these ADTs is appropriate for you and meets your transfer educational goal. Associate Degree - Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) from Oxnard College In any economy, it is advantageous to have a college degree. Most Associate Degree majors at Oxnard College are applicable to the local job market. An Associate in Arts (A.A.) or an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree requires the completion of 60 degree- applicable 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 49 for a complete list of requirements for earning an Associate Degree. Certificate of Achievement Certificates of Achievement require concentrated study in specific skill or knowledge areas. Certificates require more units and generally prove more in-depth study 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 57 for a complete list of requirements for earning a Certificate of Achievement. Proficiency Award Proficiency Awards are given to students who have satisfactorily completed a course or a sequence of courses designed to lead them to specific types of employment or to enhance their skills. These awards are not recorded on student transcripts. See page 58 for a complete list of requirements for earning a Proficiency Award. Choose an Educational Goal - Which Educational Program is the Right Fit For You? The information 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 courses, awards and degrees offered at Oxnard College can be found on pages 47 and Educational Pathways from pages 50 to 60. COURSES / DEGREES / CERTIFICATES / PROFICIENCY AWARDS CURRICULUM COURSES ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE DEGREE Certificate of Achievement Proficiency Award ACCOUNTING • ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES • • • ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES FOR ALCOHOL/ DRUG COUNSELORS • • ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM • • AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION • • • AIRSIDE SYSTEMS • • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR HVAC/R • • ENERGY AUDITING • • HEATING AND HYDRONICS • • MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR HVAC/R • • AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE • • ANTHROPOLOGY • • • ART • ART HISTORY • • ART TWO-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO • • STUDIO ARTS • • ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY • ASTRONOMY • AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS • • • AUTOMOTIVE BODY AND FENDER REPAIR • • • AUTO BODY/COLLISION REPAIR • • AUTO BODY PAINTING AND REFINISHING • • AUTOMOTIVE GRAPHICS • • ESTIMATING AUTO BODY DAMAGE & ADVANCED REPAIR • • AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY • • • ENTRY LEVEL ALIGNMENT SPECIALIST • ENTRY LEVEL BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST • BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ANATOMY • BIOLOGY • • • MICROBIOLOGY/PHYSIOLOGY • CURRICULUM COURSES ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE DEGREE Certificate of Achievement Proficiency Award BORDER STUDIES • BUSINESS • • ACCOUNTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS • • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT • • ENTREPRENEURSHIP • • MARKETING FOR ENTREPRENEURS • • CHEMISTRY • • CHICANA/O STUDIES • • CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT • CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SEE OPTIONS UNDER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES • COMMUNICATION STUDIES • • COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • • OFFICE SOFTWARE SPECIALIST • OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES • COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS • COMPUTER NETWORKING/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • • • ADMINISTERING MICROSOFT WINDOWS • CISCO NETWORKING • WIRELESS NETWORKING • CYBERSECURITY • • COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE • CSU GENERAL EDUCATION - BREADTH • • CULINARY ARTS AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT • CULINARY ARTS • • BAKING AND PATISSERIE • • LEAD COOK • RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT • • DANCE • DENTAL ASSISTING • • • CURRICULUM COURSES ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE DEGREE Certificate of Achievement Proficiency Award DEAF STUDIES • • DENTAL HYGIENE • • DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES • EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION • • CHILD DEVELOPMENT/ EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SITE SUPERVISOR • CHILD DEVELOPMENT/ EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATE TEACHER • ECONOMICS • • • EDUCATION • ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION • • EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER • • EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY • • EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN -REFRESHER • • ENGINEERING • • ENGLISH • • ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE • • FILM, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA • • • FILM, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION • FIRE TECHNOLOGY • • • FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY • • WILDLAND FIRE ACADEMY • • FITNESS TRAINER • GENERAL STUDIES: ARTS & HUMANITIES (PATTERNS II/III) • GENERAL STUDIES: HUMANITIES (PATTERN I) • GENERAL STUDIES: NATURAL SCIENCES (PATTERN I) • GENERAL STUDIES: NATURAL SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS (PATTERNS II/III) • GENERAL STUDIES: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (PATTERN I) • GENERAL STUDIES: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (PATTERNS II/III) • CURRICULUM COURSES ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER ASSOCIATE DEGREE Certificate of Achievement Proficiency Award GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS • GEOGRAPHY • • GEOLOGY • • GLOBAL STUDIES • • HEALTH EDUCATION • HISTORY • • HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT • • • • HUMAN SERVICES (SEE SOCIOLOGY) • • • IGETC • • INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS • INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES • KINESIOLOGY (SEE OPTIONS UNDER HEALTH EDUCATION) • • LAW, PUBLIC POLICY, AND SOCIETY • • LEARNING SKILLS • LIFEGUARDING ACADEMY • • MARINE STUDIES • MATHEMATICS • • MUSIC • NUTRITION AND DIETETICS • • PARALEGAL STUDIES • • • PERSONAL GROWTH • PHILOSOPHY • • • PHYSICAL EDUCATION • PHYSICAL SCIENCE • PHYSICS • • • POLITICAL SCIENCE • • • PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE • • PSYCHOLOGY • • • COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE • • SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDIES • • SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING • SOCIOLOGY • • • HUMAN SERVICES • • • SPANISH • • THEATRE • URBAN STUDIES • COURSES / DEGREES / CERTIFICATES / PROFICIENCY AWARDS Education Pathways 2019 -2020 EARN AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (ADT)A Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) are degrees that are designed specifically for transfer to the California State University (CSU). The degrees are the results of Senate Bill 1440, a transfer bill that required the California Community Colleges (CCC) to offer associate degrees for transfer in many of the most popular majors, and for the CSU to provide priority admission to CCC students who have earned an AA-T or AS-T degree. These degrees can be completed in 60 CSU transferable semester units (or 90 quarter units) and include coursework in general education, major preparation and electives (if needed). Students who have completed an AA-T or AS-T and are admitted to a CSU major that has been deemed similar are guaranteed admission at junior standing, and the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree with 60 additional semester (or 90 quarter) units. AA-T and AS-T degrees are recognized by both the CCC and CSU systems as a measure of preparation and readiness for transfer to upper-division course work at the CSU. To obtain an AA-T or AS-T, students must complete the following: 1. Choose an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree. AA-T or AS-T in a specific major. (Seelist below.) 2. Sixty (60) semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU, including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE Breadth) pattern(see page 74 for more information); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC -CSU) pattern (see page 82 for more information). b. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by thecollege as detailed in the Course and Program Descriptions section of the catalog. All courses in the major must be completedwith a grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no-pass” basis (Title 5 § 55063). Even though a “pass- no-pass” is allowed, it is recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C). 3. Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is deemed eligiblefor transfer into a CSU program, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult the www.assist.org website and/or get with acounselor for more information. 4. Complete requirements in Residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence, at the college granting the degree. 5. Apply for your ADT. The ADT is not automatically awarded when you complete the requirements. Meet with a counselor to file an ADTApplication for Graduation in the Counseling Office during the same semester in which you plan to finish the requirements. At the time of this catalog publication, a student may earn the following 30 AA-T or AS-T degrees at Oxnard College: Program requirements subject to change. See a counselor. Additional majors are being developed. Please see a counselor for more information. For the latest information on Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT), go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com or www.sb1440.org. Reference: AP 4100 - Last reviewed and approved by the Board in May 2019. Anthropology (AA-T) Art History (AA-T) Biology (AS-T) Business Administration (AS-T) Child and Adolescent Development (AA-T) Communication Studies (AA-T) Early Childhood Education (AS-T) Economics (AA-T) Elementary Teacher Education (AA-T) English (AA-T) Environmental Science (AS-T) Film, Television, & Electronic Media (AS-T) Geology (AS-T) Geography (AA-T) Global Studies (AA-T) History (AA-T) Hospitality Management (AS-T) Kinesiology (AA-T) Law, Public Policy, and Society (AA-T) Mathematics (AS-T) Nutrition & Dietetics (AS-T) Philosophy (AA-T) Physics (AS-T) Political Science (AA-T) Psychology (AA-T) Public Health Science (AS-T) Sociology (AA-T) Social Justice Studies (AA-T) Spanish (AA-T) Studio Arts (AA-T) An Associate Degree is an undergraduate academic degree consisting of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable 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. Major/Area of Emphasis and General Education Choose from these two options and complete required General Education and Major or an Area of Emphasis (18 units minimum): • Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) in a specific major. See page 50. • Associate in Arts (A.A.) in General Studies, Patterns I, II, or III. See pages 51-52. 2. Units - Satisfactorily complete 60 degree-applicable semester units (General Studies Patterns II and III degrees require all 60units to be CSU transferable units). 3. Grades - Earn a grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass/no-pass” (Title 5 § 55063) in every course inthe major or area of emphasis. Even though a “Pass/No Pass” is allowed, it is recommended that students complete all majorcoursework for a letter grade. Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that can be taken “pass/no pass” basis and therefore it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade. Most universities also have limitations on the number of general education units that can be taken on a pass/no pass basis. 4. GPA - Achieve a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.0 in degree-applicable college coursework. 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 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 the 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: · Simplify rational expressions and solve rational equations · Solve problems and applications involving systems of equations in three variables · Graph systems of inequalities in two variables · Simplify expressions involving positive, negative, and rational exponents · Perform mathematical operations on radical expressions and solve radical equations · Solve quadratic equations and their applications using multiple methods · Graph and evaluate elementary functions. Use definitions, domain and range, algebra and composition of functions on related applications. · 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 VCCCD Board ofTrustees may make exceptions to the residency requirements in any instance in which it is determined that an injustice orhardship would otherwise be placed upon an individual student. Reference AP 4025. Last reviewed and approved by the Board in May 2017 and AP 4100, last reviewed and approved by the Board in May 2019. Education Pathways 2019 -2020 EARN AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE A.A. OR A.S. Education Pathways 2019 -2020 ASSOCIATE DEGREES 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 1 through 5) on page 60. A. Natural Sciences - a minimum of 6 semester units Biological Science - one (1) course Physical Science - one (1) course B. Social and Behavioral Sciences - a minimum of 6 semester units American History and Institutions - one (1) course Social and Behavioral Sciences - one (1) course C. Humanities - a minimum of 6 semester units Fine Arts / Performing Arts - one (1) course Humanities - one (1) course D. Language and Rationality - a minimum of 6 semester units English Composition - one (1) course Communication and Analytical Thinking - one (1) course E. Health and Physical Education/Kinesiology Health Education - one (1) course Physical Education/Kinesiology, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Dance activity - one (1) activity course 2. Choose a major from the following list and complete the courses required for that major. Courses for the major must be completed with a grade of C or better, or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis (Title 5 §55063). Even though a “pass-no pass” is allowed, it is recommended that students complete all major coursework for a letter grade(A, B, or C). Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that can be taken pass-no pass and therefore it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade. 3. Complete a total of 60 degree-applicable semester units (including General Education, major, and electives, if needed). 4. Demonstrate competency in reading, written expression, and mathematics as defined in Title 5 Section 55063 for the appropriate catalog year. 5. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.0 in applicable college coursework. 6. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at the college granting the degree. Exceptions to the residency requirementcan be made by the Board when an injustice or undue hardship would result. (See Residency on page 49). 7. Apply for the Associate Degree in the Counseling Office. All of your official transcripts and test scores (such as AP, IB, or CLEP) must be on file with the Admissions and Records office. See graduation requirements on pages 50 and 54. Reference AP 4025. Last reviewed and approved by the Board in May 2017 and AP 4100, last reviewed and approved by the Board in May 2019. Addictive Disorders Studies Addictive Disorders Studies for Alcohol/Drug Counselors Addictive Disorders Studies in the Criminal Justice System Administrative Assistant Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Anthropology Art: Two-Dimensional Studio Automation and Control Systems Automotive Body and Fender Repair Automotive Technology Biology Business Business Management Chemistry Chicana/o Studies Coastal Environmental Studies Computer Networking/ Information Technology Culinary Arts Deaf Studies Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Economics Engineering Film, Television, and Electronic Media Fire Technology Hospitality Management Human Services Paralegal Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Restaurant Management Sociology Education Pathways 2019 -2020 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES PATTERN I Associate Degree in General Studies 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 through E on page 60. 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” if the course is taken on a “Pass/ No Pass” (P/NP) basis (Title 5 § 55063). Even though a “P” is allowed, it is recommended that students complete all major coursework for a letter grade (A, B, or C). (Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that can be taken “pass/no pass” and therefore it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade.) Complete a minimum of 6 of the 18 units within a singlediscipline. 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 (Mathematics 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 for Pattern I Natural Sciences 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 scientific method, and encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities. ANAT R101; ANTH R101/L, R101H, R118; AST R101/L; BIOL R100/L, R101/L, R101H, R120/L, R122/L, R155/L, R170; CHEM R104, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; ESRM R100, R160; GEOG R101/L, R103; GEOL R101/L, R103/L, R114/L, R121, R130; MICR R100/L; MST R100/L, R103/L, R160; PHSC R170; PHSO R101; PHYS R101/L, R102/L, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133; PSY R105 Social and Behavioral Sciences 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. ANTH R102, R102H, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111, R111H, R113, R114, R115, R116, R118, R119; ASL R110; BRS R101; CHST R101, R102, R107; ECE R102, R106, R108; ECON R100, R101, R101H, R102, R102H; EDU R122; FTVE R100; GEOG R102, R104, R105; GLST R101, R102; HIST R104, R107, R108, R109, R110, R117, R122, R124, R125, R125H, R126, R130, R130H, R140, R140H, R150, R150H, R160, R160H; IDS R102; PHIL R109, R114; POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R108, R120, R125, R125H; PSY R101, R101H, R102A, R104, R107, R108, R110, R111, R131, R135; SJS R110, R120, R130; SOC R101, R101H, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R110, R111, R114, R116, R118; URBS R101 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 artistic and cultural creation and to develop students’ aesthetic understanding and ability to make value judgments. ART R101, R102, R103, R104A, R106A, R140, R170, R171, R172, R174; ASL R101, R102, R103, R104; COMM R105, R109; ENGL R102, R102H, R103, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R124, R125; FTVE R100, R107, R110, R130, R135, R155; HIST R109, R117, R126, R150, R150H, R160, R160H; IDS R101A, R101B, R110; MUS R101, R103A, R109, R116, R130; PHIL R101, R101H, R102, R102H, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R110, R114, R115, R115H, R116; SPAN R101, R102, R103, R104, R117, R118, R119, R140, R141; THTR R111, R151 Education Pathways 2019 -2020 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN GENERAL STUDIES PATTERNS II & III Associate Degree in General Studies Pattern II This pattern is intended for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university in high-unit majors or where completion of CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC is not appropriate or advisable. See www. assist.org or an Oxnard College counselor for guidance. Independent or out-of-state universities may also fall in this category. 1. Select and complete courses from the general education of a transfer institution to include, at a minimum, the following Title 5 requirements: •Natural Sciences (3 units) •Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 units) •Arts and Humanities (3 units) •Language and Rationality – English Composition (3 units) •Communication and Analytical Thinking (3 units) •Three additional units from any of the above areas. Associate Degree in General Studies Pattern III This pattern is intended for students who are planning to transfer to a California public four-year university (UC or CSU) and plan to use the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC to fulfill their lower division general education. 1. Complete CSU GE-Breadth (page 74) or IGETC (page 82) Note: Students who complete CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC need to apply for GE certification in the Transfer Center or Counseling Office and may also apply for a Certificate of Achievement. 2. Complete local graduation requirements to include: • Health Education (one course/no unit minimum): HED R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106A, R106B, R107, R110, R113, R114; EMT R079, R109 R169 • Physical Education (one course/no unit minimum): HED R102L, PE R111, any Dance (DANC) activity course, Physical Education (PE) activity course (except PE R098), or Intercollegiate Athletics course (ICA). • Ethnic/Gender Studies: (A minimum of 3 units): ANTH R102, R102H, R105, R107, R114, R119; ART R170; BRS R101; CHST R101, R102, R107; ECE R107; ENGL R112, R124; GEOG R102; GLST R101; HED R103; HIST R107, R108, R109, R117, R124; PSY R107, R110; SJS R110, R120, R130; SOC R103, R104, R108; SPAN R117 3. Choose an area of emphasis from one of three categories listed below. • Complete a minimum of 18 units in the chosen area of emphasis with a grade of C or better or a “P” if the courseis taken on a “pass/no pass” basis (Title 5 § 55063). Even though a “P” is allowed, it is recommended that studentscomplete all major coursework for a letter grade (A, B, or C). Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that can be taken “pass-no pass” and therefore it isstrongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade. • Complete a minimum of 6 of the 18 units within a single discipline. • Select courses that fulfill major preparation requirements for the chosen transfer institution. CSU and UC articulationcan be found on www.assist.org. If no articulation exists with the intended transfer institution, you may obtain guidance from recruitment counselors, the transfer institution’s departmental advisors in your major, and their catalog/website. 4. Complete a minimum of 60 transferable units. 5. Complete competency requirements in Mathematics and English (See page 51 for options in meeting Math competencies). Note: Courses used to fulfill the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC requirements in Math and Written Communication or English Composition will fulfill this requirement. 6. Complete requirements in scholarship (2.0 minimum cumulative degree-applicable GPA). 7. Complete residency requirements. Students must complete at least 12 semester units in residence at Oxnard College in order to receive a degree from Oxnard College. The same policy applies to all colleges in the district: a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed at the college granting the degree. 8. Apply for the degree in the Counseling Office. Education Pathways 2019 -2020 AREAS OF EMPHASIS FOR PATTERNS II & III Areas of Emphasis for Patterns II & III It is recommended that students select courses that fulfill major preparation requirements for the chosen transfer institution. CSU and UC articulation can be found on www.assist.org. Schedule an appointment with an Oxnard College counselor for assistance. Natural Sciences or Mathematics Emphasis The courses that fulfill the Natural Sciences or Mathematics area of emphasis will examine the physical universe, its life forms and the measurement of natural phenomena. The courses are designed to develop students’ appreciation and understanding of the scientific method, along with mathematical evaluation, and to encourage an understanding of the relationships between science/ mathematics and other human activities. This emphasis enables the student to take courses that will satisfy lower division major preparation requirements for areas including but not limited to Allied Health, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Geography, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics, and Pre-Medicine. ANAT R101; ANTH R101/L, R101H; AST R101/L; BIOL R120, R122; CHEM R104, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; ESRM R100, R160; GEOG R101/L, R103; GEOL R101/L, R103/L, R114/L, R121, R130; MATH R102, R105, R105H, R106, R115, R116, R117, R120, R121, R122, R134, R143; MICR R100/L; PHSO R101; PHYS R101/L, R102/L, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133 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. This emphasis enables the student to take courses that will satisfy lower division major preparation requirements for areas within the fields of Anthropology, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. ANTH R102, R102H, R103, R114, R115, R119; BRS R101; CHST R101, R102, R107; ECON R101, R101H, R102, R102H; GEOG R101, R101L, R102, R103, R105, R106; GLST R101, R102; HIST R107, R108, R130, R130H, R140, R140H, R150, R150H, R160, R160H; MATH R105, R105H, R106, R120; POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R108, R120; PSY R101, R101H, R103, R104, R105, R108; SJS R120; SOC R101, R101H, R102, R103, R111, R125; SPAN R117 Arts and Humanities Emphasis 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 artistic and cultural creation and to develop students’ aesthetic understanding and ability to make value judgments. This emphasis enables the student to take courses that will satisfy lower division major preparation requirements for areas within the fields of Fine Arts, Performing Arts, English, Ethnic Studies, Foreign Languages, Music, and Philosophy. ART R102, R103, R104A, R104B, R106A, R106B, R108A, R110A, R126A, R160, R171, R172, R175, R180; ENGL R103, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111; MUS R107A, R107B, R107C, R107D, R118A, R118B, R118C, R118D, R126; PHIL R102, R102H, R105, R106, R107, R111, R115, R115H; SPAN R101, R102, R103, R104, R140, R141; THTR R111, R151 Education Pathways 2019 -2020 OTHER GRADUATION INFORMATION Graduation Requirements As authorized by the California Code of Regulations, Title 5 (Education) section 55063, the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) Governing Board confers the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T), the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) and Certificates of Achievement on students who provide the required transcripts, meet the respective requirements listed in the college catalog, and who file with the appropriate college office an application for a degree and/or certificates. In accordance with Title 5 section 55070, the VCCCD also confers locally approved Proficiency Awards. Only those courses which have been designated as appropriate to the associate degree in accordance with Title 5, Section 55063 and that meet the standards and criteria described in Title 5, Section 55002 and have been properly approved pursuant to this section, shall be applied to any degree or certificate awarded by the district. Courses completed at regionally accredited institutions other than a California community college, are expected to meet the same standards. District policies and procedures regarding general education and program requirements must be published in the college catalog and must be filed with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO). Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree are listed on page 51 of this catalog. Graduation requirements for the Associate Degree for Transfer are listed on page 50. Requirements for Certificates of Achievement and Proficiency Awards are listed on page 59 and 60. 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 Procedure • Students must file a petition for a degree and, certificate, through the Counseling Office/Center. For proficiency awards, check with the issuing department for the application procedure. • District Colleges offer three graduation dates: fall semester, and spring semester, and summer term. • Graduation ceremonies are conducted at the end of the springsemester. • Graduation petition deadline dates are locally announced at each District College. Course Substitution for Major and/or General Education Requirements Occasionally a student may have difficulty in completing exact major and/or general education requirements as specified in the Oxnard 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 Substitution or Waiver” to seek approval from the appropriate college officials to substitute course one or more courses in designated major, an area of emphasis, and/ or in general education. The petition forms are available in the Counseling Department. Reciprocity for Local General Education Requirements Colleges shall apply courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges or universities toward general education requirements in the areas where the student would have received credit at the institution where they were originally taken or in the area where the college granting the degree places or meets our GE criteria/ description or would place a comparable course, whichever best facilitates the student’s degree completion. (ASCCC Resolution 09.02 spring 2010) Reciprocity for CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC Requirements Students who are required to complete CSU GE-Breath or IGETC for their particular degree, such as General studies Pattern III or Associate Degree for Transfer, or Certificate of Achievement in CSU GE-Breath or IGETC, shall have their courses evaluated for reciprocity according to the rules set forth by either CSU GE- Breadth in Executive Order (EO) 1065 or in the most current version of the IGETC Standards Course Substitution Within Approved Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) While the C-ID system establishes course-to-course reciprocity, where C-ID descriptors are not in place or where the substitution does not involve deeming two courses comparable, substitution decisions must be informed by the judgment of counseling or discipline faculty. When an AA-T or AS-T degree is being conferred, any substitutions made must result in the awarding of a degree that is consistent with the parameters defined by the TMC (Transfer Model Curriculum). The colleges are encouraged to apply courses successfully completed as part of a TMC-aligned degree at one college for requirements within their own degrees to the greatest extent deemed possible and reasonable, but substitutions should only be made in instances where the TMC allows flexibility, as the local AA-T or AS-T degree awarded must remain consistent with parameters of the TMC for the specific discipline. (ASCCC Resolution 15.01 Spring 2011 and ASCCC statements on Reciprocity, Course Substitution and Credit by Exam - in light of AA-T and AS-T degrees August 2012.) Double Counting While a course might satisfy more than one general education requirement, it may not be counted more than once for these purposes within sections A-D of the district general education pattern. A course may not satisfy more than one requirement within a major and/or area of emphasis, even if it is an option in more than one section of either a major and/or area of emphasis. However, a course may be used to satisfy both a general education requirement and a major or area of emphasis requirement. A course may also be used to satisfy requirements in two (2) or more different majors, whether for an Associate degree, Associate degree for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement, or Proficiency Award. The units, however, may never be counted more than once toward the units required for the specific degree, certificate or proficiency award. Unit Transferability While all California community colleges have transfer agreements with various educational institutions, it is important for students to understand there are limits on the number and type of course credits a student can transfer. Each college develops courses and curriculum based on the expertise of its faculty and District standards. Each course is assigned a number of units depending upon the course content. While the majority of our courses are articulated to the UC system and/or CSU system, there is a possibility that not all units for every course will transfer in their entirety to every transfer institution due to the receiving institution’s unit limitations. Students need to connect with a community college academic counselor as soon as possible, visit the Transfer Center, and regularly check www.assist.org to learn whether their specific courses are transferable to an institution of choice. Taking more credits than needed to transfer to another institution can also limit an eligible student’s financial aid opportunities. By working closely with academic counselors, the financial aid office, and a receiving institution’s support services, eligible students can maintain maximum levels of financial aid resources and transfer of credits. 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 any other 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. Any academic record symbol entered on a transcript (A-F, CRE, P, NP, SP, I, IP, RD, EW, W, MW and prior to fall 2009: CR and NC) 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 who may be affected by more restrictive guidelines include students receiving financial aid, veterans and undocumented students. Academic Year The fall semester is the first term of an academic year. The summer semester, whether one or more sessions, constitutes the last term of an academic year. Multiple Majors Multiple majors are acceptable and occur when a student works simultaneously toward the completion of more than one major field of study. Completion of the major field of study does not change if a student has declared multiple majors. An Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree with a multiple major can be earned by completion of all appropriate general education requirements plus the courses required for the majors as outlined in the College catalog under Course and Program Descriptions. The student must petition to graduate with each major. The student will be awarded one diploma for each major completed. Education Pathways 2019 -2020 OTHER GRADUATION INFORMATION Guidelines for Additional Degrees, Certificates of Achievement, and Proficiency Awards Any college in the Ventura County Community College District will award additional associate degrees, certificates of achievement and proficiency awards to students under certain criteria which follow below. Students seeking an associate degree(s) and who have a previous degree from an accredited institution will only be required to complete minimum (1) residency, (2) competency, (3) general education minimum Title 5 requirements, (4) major and (5)scholarship requirements. There will be no additional local GEor health/PE requirements (see below). U.S. Degrees: A student who has earned an associate degree or higher at any regionally accredited institution in the United States may earn additional associate degrees. Institutions must be regionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies: • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Intuitions of Higher Education • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The HigherLearning Commission • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commissionon Colleges • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, AccreditingCommission for Community and Junior College • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, AccreditingCommission for Senior Colleges and Universities Foreign Degrees: A student who already holds an associate degree or higher degree from any foreign institution accredited by one of the above accepted regionally U.S. accrediting bodies or evaluated as equivalent to a regionally accredited institution by one of the member agencies of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or one approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing may also earn additional degrees at one of the colleges of the VCCCD. Students with transcripts in either of the above categories must complete the following minimum Title 5 requirements for the catalog year covering the additional degree(s). These include: • Residency requirements: Students must complete a minimumof 12 semester units at the community college granting thedegree. • Competency requirements in reading, written expression and mathematics as defined by Title 5 section 55063. Studentspursuing an AA-T or AS-T will have met these competencyrequirements by completion of either CSU GE-Breadth orIGETC. • General Education - Title 5 minimums include 18 units ofGeneral Education with: • 3 semester units of Natural Sciences • 3 semester units of Social and Behavioral Sciences • 3 semester units of Arts and Humanities • 3 semester units in English Composition • 3 semester units in Communication and Analytical Thinking • 3 additional semester units in one of the five areasabove. • Major Requirements: Students must complete all requiredcourses listed in the college catalog for the appropriate yearfor the specific major, Associate Degree for Transfer, area ofemphasis or area of option for the additional degree(s). • Scholarship: Students must meet the standards of scholarship in effect for the catalog year covering the additional degree(s) including the following: • Courses for Associate degree majors must have agrade of “C” or better or “P” beginning Fall 2009. • Courses for Certificates of Achievement must have a grade of “C” or better or “P” beginning Fall 2012. • Courses for Proficiency Awards must have a grade of “C” or better or “P” beginning Fall 2012. Additional degree can be in a specific major, General Studies with an area of emphasis, an Associate Degree for Transfer, or an additional option or emphasis within the major of the original degree. Coursework taken for previously earned degrees may be used to fulfill the above requirements if deemed comparable by a counselor and/or discipline faculty. No additional general education or local graduation requirements may be required. Exceptions to Graduation Requirements Appeals to the above policy may be submitted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning, or designee. Exceptions may be granted under extenuating circumstances or when there has not been sufficient opportunity to enroll in required courses. Transfer Limitations Students should be aware that the conferring of additional degrees by any college within the VCCCD does not always guarantee admission or the accomplishment of general education or major requirements at transfer institutions. Reference: AP 4100 - Last reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2019 Education Pathways 2019 -2020 OTHER GRADUATION INFORMATION Education Pathways 2019 -2020 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. For a Certificate of Achievement a student must: 1. Complete the major coursework, a minimum of 16 units (or between 8 and 15.5 units in a low-unit certificate), prescribed in a State Chancellor’s Office-approved Certificate of Achievement. 2. Complete all applicable coursework in a state-approved Certificate of Achievement with no less than a “C” or “P” ineach course. 3. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.0 in applicable college coursework. Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that can be taken “pass-no pass” andtherefore it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade. 4. Complete at least 12 semester units in residence at the college granting the certificate. 5. Apply for your Certificate. The Certificate of Achievement is not automatically awarded when you complete therequirements. File an application by the established deadline for the Certificate of Achievement in the CounselingOffice during the same semester in which you plan to finish the requirements. Oxnard College Certificates of Achievement Available: Addictive Disorders Studies Addictive Disorders Studies for Alcohol/Drug Counselors Addictive Disorders Studies in the Criminal Justice System Administrative Assistant Air Conditioning and Refrigeration American Sign Language Automation and Control Systems Automotive Body and Fender Repair Automotive Technology Business Management Computer Networking/InformationTechnology CSU GE-Breadth Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Film, Television and Electronic Media Production Firefighter I Academy Fire Technology Hospitality Management Human Services IGETC Paralegal Studies Restaurant Management Education Pathways 2019 -2020 EARN A PROFICIENCY AWARD A Proficiency Award may be given to a student upon successful completion of a course or series of courses as designated in the Oxnard College Catalog. For a Proficiency Award a student must: 1. Select a Proficiency Award from the college catalog and complete all course requirements specified. 2. Complete all applicable coursework used for the Proficiency Award with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” in each course. 3. Apply for your award with the Department Chair or Lead Faculty in the program. Oxnard College Proficiency Awards Available: Accounting for Entrepreneurs Administering Microsoft Windows Airside Systems Auto Body/Collision Repair Auto Body Painting and Refinishing Automotive Graphics Baking and Patisserie Child Development/Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Cisco NetworkingCommunity Mental Health ServiceCybersecurityEarly Childhood Education Associate Teacher Electrical Systems for HVAC/REmergency Medical ResponderEmergency Medical TechnologyEmergency Medical Technician - RefresherEnergy AuditingEntrepreneurshipEntry Level Alignment SpecialistEntry Level Brake and Electrical Specialist Estimating Auto Body Damage and Advanced Repair Heating and HydronicsLead CookMarketing for EntrepreneursMechanical Systems for HVAC/ROffice Software SpecialistOffice TechnologiesUSLA Lifeguard Academy IWildland Fire AcademyWireless Networking GENERAL EDUCATION General Education Options .....................................................................60 General Education Statement of Philosophy & Rationale ....................61 General Education Student Learning Outcomes ...................................62 Oxnard College General Education Requirements ................................63 General Education GENERAL EDUCATION OPTIONS General Education is one of the required components of all Associate (and Baccalaureate) degrees. At Oxnard College, there are five General Education options available. The major and/or transfer path a student is pursuing will dictate the choices available to the student. 1. Oxnard College General Education Requirements (page 66) Oxnard College’s General Education (OC GE) plan is based on Title 5 requirements in the California Code of Regulations and District policy. Majors at Oxnard College requiring students to complete Oxnard College’s GE plan include: A.A. in General Studies Pattern I A.A. and A.S. Degrees in Specific Majors 2. California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) (page 74) Certified Completion of the CSU GE-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern will fulfill the lower-division general education requirements of all CSU campuses in most majors. Note: There are some majors or colleges within CSU campuses for which CSU GE-Breadth is not the appropriate preparation. Refer to your intended campus and major at www.assist.org for guidance. Majors at Oxnard College for which the CSU GE-Breadth is an option include: General Studies Pattern III Anthropology (AA-T) Anthropology (A.A.) Art History (AA-T) Biology (AS-T) Business Administration (AS-T) Chicana/o Studies (A.A.) Child and Adolescent Development (AA-T) Coastal Environmental Studies (A.S.) Communication Studies (AA-T) Deaf Studies (A.A.) Early Childhood Education (AS-T) Economics (AA-T) Elementary Teacher Education (AA-T) English (AA-T) Film, Television, and Electronic Media (AS-T) Geography (AA-T) Geology (AS-T) Global Studies (AA-T) History (AA-T) Hospitality Management (AS-T) Kinesiology (AA-T) Law, Public Policy, and Society (AA-T) Mathematics (AS-T) Nutrition and Dietetics(AS-T) Philosophy (AA-T) Political Science (AA-T) Political Science (A.A.) Psychology (AA-T) Public Health Science (AS-T) Social Justice Studies (AA-T) Sociology (AA-T) Spanish (AA-T) Studio Arts (AA-T) Additional majors are being developed. Please see a counselor for more information. For the latest information on Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs), go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com or www.sb1440.org. 3. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) (page 82) Certified completion of IGETC will fulfill the lower-division general education requirements of all UC campuses in most majors. Note: There are some majors or colleges within UC/CSU campuses for which IGETC is not the appropriate preparation. See IGETC Considerations on page 86 and refer to your intended campus and major on www.assist.org for guidance. Majors for which IGETC is an option include: General Studies Pattern III Anthropology (AA-T) Anthropology (A.A.) Art History (AA-T) Biology (AS-T) Business Administration (AS-T) Chicana/o Studies (A.A.) Child and Adolescent Development (AA-T) Coastal Environmental Studies (A.S.) Communication Studies (AA-T) Deaf Studies (A.A.) Early Childhood Education (AS-T) Economics (AA-T) Elementary Teacher Education (AA-T) English (AA-T) Film, Television, and Electronic Media (AS-T) Geography (AA-T) Geology (AS-T) Global Studies (AA-T) History (AA-T) Hospitality Management (AS-T) Kinesiology (AA-T) Law, Public Policy, and Society (AA-T) Mathematics (AS-T) Nutrition and Dietetics(AS-T) Philosophy (AA-T) Physics (AS-T) Political Science (AA-T) Political Science (A.A.) Psychology (AA-T) Public Health Science (AS-T) Social Justice Studies (AA-T) Sociology (AA-T) Spanish (AA-T) Studio Arts (AA-T) Additional majors are being developed. Please see a counselor for more information. 4. IGETC for STEM A transfer student intending to major in science, engineering or mathematics may complete up to three courses after transfer. UC will accept IGETC for STEM if the UC school, college or major program to which the student transfers accepts partial IGETC certification. The courses to be completed after transfer may consist of at most one in each of the following areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral science, and language other than English. See: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/glossary/igetc-for-stem.html for more information. Majors for which IGETC for STEM is an option include: • Biology (AS-T) • Environmental Science (AS-T) 5. General Education Pattern of the Intended Transfer Institution (including meeting minimum Title 5 requirements). Students transferring to a four-year university in high-unit majors or where completion of the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC is not appropriate or advisable may choose to instead follow the GE pattern of their intended institution. This may include students transferring to private universities, out-of-state universities, or UC/CSU campuses within majors that have their own specific GE requirements. Major for which this GE plan is an option: • A.A. in General Studies Pattern II General Education STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY & RATIONALE Opening Statement General Education is an essential part of the curriculum at Oxnard College. The rationale for general education requirements is ancient and deeply rooted in a positive affirmation of human potential. Developing this potential has been linked to the study of the imaginatively-rich and intellectual heritage of classical education throughout the world. The academies of Greece and Rome and the early universities of Europe and those universities established in the Americas 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 human experience in all the cultures evident in world history and contemporary life are included in the curriculum. 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 and methods of inquiry, students can become wiser, more creative, more tolerant, happier, and more responsible participants in human history. Students are advised to choose their general education courses with an imaginative sense of their own authentic interests and well-being. To promote a rich and effective general education program, the following aims have been defined by the faculty 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 demonstrate the connections between ideas and historical 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. Individual Growth & Career Development • To develop in students an awareness of their potential for learning and intellectual understanding and to awaken creativity, sensitivity, and communication skills in each student. This includes a capacity for confident access to all modes of information technology. • To develop in students the critical thinking and learning skills that will promote success in their chosen careers or professions and enable students to participate competitively and cooperatively in the work place and global economy of the 21st century. 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. • To teach the distinction between facts and values, descriptive statements and prescriptive norms, relative values and absolute values in order to help students engage more effectively in scientific, social, and moral discourse. • To develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills which enhance students’ ability to participate effectively in employment 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 customs. • To promote appreciation of the ideas and values implicit in the multi-cultural heritage of humanity and 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 seek continuous opportunities to develop themselves through creative expression. Community Life and Civic Responsibility • To develop informed and responsible citizens who understand and value the need for active participation in the public, artistic, and political life of the community, the nation, and the world. • To teach students the fundamental concepts and values that support constitutional and representative institutions of government and nurture world- wide aspirations for freedom and opportunity. • To promote the understanding that cooperation and peaceful resolution of disputes are the most morally defensible and practical ways to work through conflicts at all levels of social experience. General Education OXNARD COLLEGE GE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Central to an Associate Degree, General Education is designed to introduce students to the variety of means through which people comprehend the modern world. It reflects the conviction of colleges that those who receive their degrees must possess in common certain basic principles, concepts and methodologies both unique to and shared by the various disciplines. College educated persons must be able to use this knowledge when evaluating and appreciating the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live. Most importantly, General Education should lead to better self-understanding. (Title 5 § 55061) Natural Sciences Courses in the natural sciences are those which examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. To satisfy the general education requirement in natural sciences, a course shall be designed to help the student develop and appreciation and understanding of the scientific method, and encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities. Upon successful completion of the Natural Science General Education Requirement, the student will be able to: • Utilize critical thinking skills in evaluating reports of scientific information regarding source, bias, and scientific method. • Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the scientific method. • Express an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities which may include recognizing components of scientific decision making and apply personal and social values within the process of decision making in scientific endeavors. • Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret and analyze pertinent data. Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses in the social and behavioral sciences are those which focus on people as members of society. To satisfy the general education requirement in social and behavioral sciences, a course shall be designed to develop an awareness of the method of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences. It shall be designed to stimulate critical thinking about the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies and should promote appreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate. Upon successful completion of the Social Science general education requirement students will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of human behavior, including social interaction and individual behavior in relation to social, cultural, political, psychological, economic, linguistic, biological, physical and other contexts and variables • Articulate how societies, cultures and subcultures develop and change over time, and how they influence human behavior within specific contexts, including historic contexts • Articulate how decisions are made in economic or political systems • Demonstrate ability to utilize the research information technologies, reading abilities and theoretical frameworks that support lifelong learning about the study of human beings and their psychology, their behavior, their social interactions, their cultural diversity and the richness of their human heritages. • Apply critical thinking and methods of inquiry, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, appropriate to social science disciplines • Communicate clearly ideas and facts regarding the human condition and how humans respond, adapt and intentionally change those conditions • Demonstrate an ability to consider the ethics of human behavior and the human impact on planetary conditions and cycles • Demonstrate the ability to self-assess their learning regarding social science learning outcomes. • Articulate the importance of responsible participation in their government, community and society. • Identify the skills they have learned in college that prepare them for lifelong learning. • Explain the significance of cooperation and peaceful resolution in addressing societal conflicts. Humanities Fine and Performing Arts Courses in the humanities are those which study the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. To satisfy the general education requirement in the humanities, a course shall be designed to help the student develop an awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation and help the student develop aesthetic understanding and an ability to make value judgments. Upon successful completion of the Fine and Performing Arts general education requirement students will be able to: • Demonstrate an appreciation of human expression through fine and performing arts. • Demonstrate knowledge of the language and content of one or more artistic forms: visual arts, music, theatre, dance, film/television, writing, digital arts. • Identify and discuss (in a way that demonstrates broad-based knowledge within one or more disciplines) at least two different individuals or movements from a list of historical and contemporary artists, musicians, dancers/choreographers, playwrights, and/or directors, media producers and script writers including Western and non-Western examples. • Demonstrate an understanding of the arts and humanities, including historical context and interrelationships with other disciplines. • Express understanding and appreciation of varieties of cultural and artistic expression. • Explain how artistic (and literary) works from past and present civilizations are individual expressions of cultural, historical, and intellectual forces. • Identify values of their culture and community as expressed through art. • Understand the complex blend of personal vision, social-cultural background, ethical values and aesthetic judgment in their own artistic work. Humanities Upon successful completion of the Humanities general education requirement students will be able to: • Demonstrate factual knowledge of the emergence and development of a set of ideas, an artistic form or medium, or a religious, philosophical, or artistic tradition. • Apply a methodological approach to scholarly analysis and critical assessment of the artistic and intellectual creations of Western and non-western cultures, for academic disciplines in the humanities. • Assess the effectiveness and value of a given cultural artifact using standards appropriate to the medium and cultural origin of the work. • Make clear, well organized, and substantive written and oral presentations. • Read, comprehend and communicate at the beginning or intermediate level of a target language. • Participate in informed discourse on topics involving art, architecture, language, literature, politics and current events, history, ethnography, geography, religion, philosophy, music, or theater. Language & Rationality Courses in language and rationality are those which develop for the student the principles and applications of language toward logical thought, clear and precise expression and critical evaluation of communication in whatever symbol system the student uses. English Composition: Upon successful completion of the English Composition general education requirement students will be able to: • Demonstrate effective expository and persuasive writing skills using the rules of standard written English in a written assignment of at least 1,000 words. • Employ an academically recognized format (e.g., MLA, APA) in a research paper. • Revise, proofread, and edit written work. Communication and Analytical Thinking: Upon successful completion of the Communication and Analytical Thinking general education requirement students will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clear and coherent communication. • Use verbal and non-verbal languages in a clear and precise manner. • Develop logical and rational thinking skills. • Properly use relevant quantitative and qualitative symbolic expressions to evaluate and understand argumentation and/or problem solving. • Distinguish the form of an argument from its content. Health Education Courses in health and physical activity help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to maintain a healthful life. Upon successful completion of the Health Education requirement, students will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and techniques for the restoration, maintenance and development of optimal health and fitness. • Utilize goal setting, time management, and personal planning to maximize success in the classroom. Physical Education At the successful completion of the Physical Education requirement, students will be able to: • Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of how to develop personal health and longevity through appropriate physical activity and theory courses. • Understand the role physical fitness plays in achieving and maintaining a personal sense of well-being. And those who participated in Intercollegiate Athletics to meet this requirement will be able to: • Demonstrate leadership roles both on campus and in the community. • Demonstrate an understanding and high level of competence in fitness, physical activity, and intercollegiate athletics. Ethnic Studies/Gender Studies Courses in ethnic and gender studies help students develop an awareness of the historical roots and an appreciation of the cultural contributions of diverse ethnic populations and women; lead to an understanding of the causes and consequences of socio-economic inequality based on race, sex or ethnicity; and explore ways for eliminating such inequalities. Upon the successful completion of the Ethnic Studies/Gender Studies requirement students will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of multicultural diversity and/ or gender difference as they relate to social, cultural, political, economic and demographic changes occurring locally and globally. • Articulate how the concepts of class, age, nationality, ethnicity, and/or sexual identity influence interactions between cultures and societies, both historically and presently. • Demonstrate knowledge of the contributions of ethnic, racial and gendered groups to U.S. society and culture such that an appreciation is developed for diverse people and cultures. • Communicate clearly ideas and facts regarding various cultures/ ethnicities and gender as expressed through the authentic voices and perspectives of those same cultures and the individuals who populate them. • Demonstrate ability to utilize research information technologies, reading abilities and theoretical frameworks to support lifelong learning that connects knowledge of self and society to larger cultural contexts. • Apply critical thinking, methodologies, theories and paradigms appropriate to gender, ethnic, and multicultural studies. • Develop clear, well-organized, and substantive written or oral presentations which demonstrate an awareness of examining one’s own culture from a removed perspective. General Education General Education OXNARD COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Applies to Associate Degrees in General Studies Pattern I & All A.A./A.S. Degrees in Specific Majors All Students pursuing the Associate Degree (A.A.) in General Studies Pattern I, must complete this General Education plan in its entirety as part of their degree requirements. Students pursuing the A.A. in General Studies Patterns II and III have their own General Education patterns to complete. Students completing an Associate Degree in a Specific Major (A.A./A.S.) listed on page 50 (for example: Addictive Disorders Studies or Paralegal Studies) must complete areas A-E below (but not F) of this General Education plan. Area F is only required for General Studies majors. A minimum of 60 units is required for the Associate Degree. See page 49 for all degree requirements. A.NATURAL SCIENCES A minimum of 6 semester units with ONE course from the Biological Science and ONE course from the Physical Science sections) A1. Biological Science: ANAT R101; ANTH R101, R101H, R101L, R118; BIOL R100, R100L, R101, R101H, R101L, R120, R120L, R122, R122L, R155, R155L, R170; ESRM R100; MICR R100, R100L; MST R100, R100L PHSO R101; PSY R105 A2. Physical Science: AST R101, R101L; CHEM R104, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; ESRM R160; GEOG R101, R101L, R103; GEOL R101, R101L, R103, 103L, R114, R114L, R121, R130; MST R103, R103L, R160; PHSC R170; PHYS R101, R101L, R102, R102L, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133 B.SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (a minimum of 6 semester units with ONE course from American History/Institutions and ONE course from Social and Behavioral Sciences) B1. American History/Institutions: CHST R107; HIST R107, R108, R117, R130, R130H, R140, R140H; POLS R100, R101, R102 B2. Social and Behavioral Sciences: ADS R131; ANTH R102, R102H, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111, R111H, R113, R114, R115, R116, R118, R119; ASL R110; BRS R101; CHST R101, R102, R107; ECE R102, R106, R108; ECON R100, R101, R101H, R102, R102H; EDU R122; FTVE R100; GEOG R102, R104, R105; GLST R101, R102; HIST R104, R107, R108, R109, R110, R117, R122, R124, R125, R125H, R126, R130, R130H, R140, R140H, R150, R150H, R160, R160H; IDS R102; PHIL R109, R114; POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R108, R120,R125, R125H; PSY R101, R101H, R102, R104, R107, R108, R110, R111, R131; SJS R110, R120, R130; SOC R101, R101H, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R110, R111, R114, R116, R118; URBS R101 C.HUMANITIES (a minimum of 6 units with ONE course from Fine/Performing Arts and ONE course from the Humanities section) C1. Fine/Performing Arts: ART R101, R102, R103, R104A, R106A, R140, R171, R172, R174; COMM R105, R109; FTVE R107, R130, R135, R155; MUS R101, R103A, R109, R116, R130; THTR R111, R151 C2. Humanities: ART R174; ASL R101, R102, R103, R104; ENGL R102, R102H, R103, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R124, R125; FTVE R100, R110; HIST R109, R117, R126, R150, R150H, R160, R160H; IDS R101A, R101B, R110; PHIL R101, R101H, R102, R102H, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R110, R114, R115, R115H, R116; SOC R114; SPAN R101, R102, R103, R104, R117, R118, R119, R140, R141 D.LANGUAGE & RATIONALITY (a minimum of 6 semester units with ONE course from English Composition and ONE course from the Communication/Analytical Thinking section) D1. English Composition: ENGL R101, R101H (also meets English Competency requirement if passed with a “C” or better or “P”) D2. Communication/Analytical Thinking: COMM R100, R101, R107, R110, R111, R113; ENGL R102, R102H, R128; IDS R110; MATH R005, R014, R015, R032, R101, R102, R105, R105H, R106, R115, R116, R117, R120, R121, R122, R134, R143; PHIL R100, R107, R111, R112; PSY R103, R104; SOC R125 (MATH R005 or higher will also meet Math Competency if passed with a “C” or better or “P”) E.HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION/KINESIOLOGY (a minimum of ONE course from section Health Education and ONE course from section Physical Education. There is no unit minimum.) E1. Health Education: HED R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106A, R106B, R107, R110, R113, R114; EMT R079, R109, R169 E2. Physical Education: HED R102L, PE R111; any Dance (DANC) activity course, Physical Education (PE) activity course (except for PE R198) or Intercollegiate Athletics course (ICA). F.ETHNIC/GENDER STUDIES (A minimum of three units.) For General Studies Majors ONLY (Patterns I, II, and III); NOT required for other degrees. ANTH R102, R102H, R105, R107, R114, R119; ART R170; BRS R101; CHST R101, R102, R107; ECE R107; ENGL R112, R124; GEOG R102; GLST R101; HED R103; HIST R107, R108, R109, R117, R124; PSY R107, R110; SJS R110, R120, R130; SOC R103, R104, R108; SPAN R117 TRANSFER INFORMATION Associate Degree for Transfer - A Degree with a Guarantee ...68 Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) .......69 CSU GE-Breadth Certification Courses ...................74 CSU GE-Breadth Certification Information ............75 CSU Minimum Transfer Admission Requirements ....72 General Education and IGETC Information ............83 IGETC Considerations ..............................................86 Intersegmental General Educational Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Pattern ......................82 Preparing to Transfer to the California State University ......73 Steps To Transfer .....................................................67 Transfer to an Independent or Private and/or Out-of-State College .......................87 Transfer to Complete your Bachelor’s Degree ......66 Transfer to the California State University (CSU) ......71 Transfer to the University of California (UC) ..........76 UC Transfer Course Agreement (TCA) ....................81 TRANSFER TO COMPLETE YOUR 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 major or pre-major coursework prior to transferring to a university. Once students transfer, they will complete mainly upper 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 can vary from college to college. Explore your major options at websites such as: assist.org adegreewithaguarantee.com collegeboard.org mymajors.com ww.bls.gov/oco careercafe.com collegeview.com campusexplorer.com 1. Explore Transfer Opportunities: California State University (CSU): 23 campuses csumentor.edu University of California (UC): 9 undergraduate campuses universityofcalifornia.edu Independent/Private Colleges and Universities: californiacolleges.edu Out-of-State Colleges and Universities: collegeboard.org - Petersons.com, and specific college websites 2. Schedule an appointment with a counselor in the Counseling Office at (805) 678-5816 to develop a Transfer plan. 3. Talk to a university representative either in the Career and Transfer Center, at the university campus, or by phone or email to refine youreducational plan and/or get up to date information regarding your major, housing, and campus support services. 4. Schedule a visit and campus tour by calling the university’s admission or outreach/recruitment office. 5. 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 www.assist.org for the UC and CSU. 6. Apply to the institutions you selected by their posted deadlines. The UC system accepts fall applications from Nov. 1st –Nov. 30thonly. The CSU system accepts fall applications from Oct. 1st through Nov. 30th. Independent and out-of-state colleges have their owndeadlines. Check with their admission offices and on their websites. 7. Apply for financial aid online at: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/Fafsa or https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application October 1st and prior to March 2nd to meet the deadline for potential Cal Grant eligibility and begin searching for outside scholarship opportunities online (examples: hsf.net, vccf.org, fastweb.com) and through community organizations. 8. Receive your acceptance letters (and from some colleges you will also receive your financial aid award offers shortly after). Choose thecampus that best suits your needs and commit to that campus by signing a letter of intent and paying any necessary deposits. Notifythe 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 May 1st. 9. Get Certified: Make an appointment in the Oxnard Counseling Office to have your IGETC, IGETC for STEM, or CSU-GE certified and apply for your Certificate of Achievement in IGETC or CSU-GE. 10. Don’t Forget to Send Final Official Transcripts after you have completed all coursework to the university. The importance of this cannotbe stressed enough. You may have your admission revoked if you do not provide complete official transcripts by the university deadline. STEPS TO TRANSFER Attend a Transfer Orientation Workshop coordinated by the Transfer and Career Information Center Choose one or several university transfer destinations and possible majors Go to www.assist.org and print the Articulation Agreements that exist between Oxnard College and your destination campuses in your chosen major Make an appointment to meet with a counselor to create a Student Education Plan (SEP) that includes: General Education: Basic Admission Requirements: 1.Units 2.Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.English Comp, Critical Thinking, Math, and Oral Communication (CSU only) Major Preparation: 1.Using ASSIST or 2.Following and ADT (using ASSIST to guide your choices Campus- specific GE IGETC CSU GE- Breadth Supplemental Admission Criteria, if applicable Get CSU or IGETC certified (if applicable) upon completion Ask about TAG Agreements and Attend a TAG Workshop Apply to the institutions selected by their posted deadlines Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA after October 1st Receive acceptance letters and send in Student Intent to Register (SIR) and deposits Get CSU/IGETC Certification and Send Final Official Transcripts! ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM California State University Guarantee for AA-T and AS-T Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science (AS-T) are degrees that are designed specifically for transfer to the California State University system. The degrees are the results of Senate Bill 1440 and 440 (codified in Education Code 66745-66749) known as the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (STAR Act), a transfer bill that required the California Community Colleges to offer Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) in many of the most popular majors, and for the California State University (CSU) to provide priority admission to California Community College (CCC) students who have earned an AA-T or AS-T. These degrees can be completed in 60 CSU transferable semester units (or 90 quarter units) and include coursework in general education, major preparation and electives (if needed). Students who have completed an AA-T or AS-T and are admitted to a CSU major that has been deemed similar are guaranteed admission at junior standing, and the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree with 60 additional semester (or 90 quarter) units. AA-T and AS-T degrees are recognized by both the California Community College and CSU systems as a measure of preparation and readiness for transfer to upper division course work at a California State University college. Below is the list of Oxnard College Associate Degrees for Transfer. To find out which CSU campuses accept each degree, go to www. adegreewithaguarantee.com. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review their options for transfer and to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs. Program requirements subject to change. See a counselor. At the time of catalog publication, a student may earn an AA-T or AS-T at Oxnard College in the following 30 majors: Anthropology (AA-T) Art History (AA-T) Biology (AS-T) Business Administration (AS-T) Child and Adolescent Development (AA-T) Communication Studies (AA-T) Early Childhood Education (AS-T) Economics (AA-T) Elementary Teacher Education (AA-T) English (AA-T) Environmental Science (AS-T) Film, Television, and Electronic Media (AS-T) Geography (AA-T) Geology (AS-T) Global Studies (AA-T) History (AA-T) Hospitality Management (AS-T) Kinesiology (AA-T) Law, Public Policy, and Society (AA-T) Mathematics (AS-T) Nutrition and Dietetics (AS-T) Philosophy (AA-T) Physics (AS-T) Political Science (AA-T) Psychology (AA-T) Public Health Science (AS-T) Social Justice Studies (AA-T) Sociology (AA-T) Spanish (AA-T) Studio Arts (AA-T) Additional majors are being developed. Please see a counselor for more information. For more information on “A Degree with a Guarantee,” go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com or www.sb1440.org. Reference: AP 4100 - Last reviewed and approved by the Board in May 2019. COURSE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING SYSTEM (C-ID) Course Identification Numbering System The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) is a statewide numbering system independent from the course numbers assigned by local California Community Colleges. A C-ID number attached to a course signals that participating California colleges and universities have determined that courses offered by other California community colleges are comparable in content and scope to courses offered on their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or local course number. Thus, if a schedule of classes or catalog lists a course bearing a C-ID number, for example COMM R1O1, students at Oxnard College can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of a course bearing the C-ID COMM 110 designation at another community college. In other words, the C-ID designation can be used to identify comparable courses at different community colleges. However, students should always go to www.assist.org to confirm how each college’s course will be accepted at a particular four-year college or university for transfer credit. The C-ID numbering system is useful for students attending more than one community college and is applied to many of the transferable courses students need as preparation for transfer. Because these course requirements may change and because courses may be modified and qualified for or deleted from the C-ID database, students should always check with a counselor to determine how C-ID designated courses fit into their educational plans for transfer. Below is the list of Oxnard College courses (the “R” is for Oxnard) that have been approved by the C-ID program and given a C-ID designation. C-ID Designation Oxnard College Course Number ACCT 110 ACCT R101/H ACCT 120 ACCT R102 ADS 120X ADS R104 ADS 130X ADS R105A ADS 140X ADS R103 ADS 150X ADS R112 AJ 110 SOC R116 AJ 150 ANTH R118 ALTF 100x AT R100 ANTH 110 ANTH R101/H ANTH 115L ANTH R101L ANTH 120 ANTH R102/H ANTH 130 ANTH R115 ANTH 150 ANTH R103 ARTH 100 ART R101 ARTH 110 ART R102 ARTH 120 ART R103 ARTH 145 ART R172 ARTH 150 ART R171 ARTS 100 ART R104A ARTS 101 ART R180 ARTS 110 ART R106A ARTS 200 ART R126A ARTS 205 ART R106B ARTS 210 ART R108A or ART R110A ARTS 250 ART R175 or FTVE R175 ARTS 270 ART R104B AUTO 140X AT R140 AUTO 150X AT R150 BIOL 110B ANAT R101 BIOL 120B PHSO R101 BIOL 135S BIOL R120 + R120L + R122 + R122L BIOL 140 BIOL R122 + BIOL R122L BIOL 155 BIOL R155 + BIOL R155L BIOL 190 BIOL R120 + BIOL R120L BUS 110 BUS R120 BUS 115 BUS R140 C-ID Designation Oxnard College Course Number BUS 125 BUS R111 BUS 140 CIS R100 CDEV 100 ECE R102 CDEV 110 ECE R106 CHEM 101 CHEM R110 CHEM 102 CHEM R112 CHEM 110 CHEM R120 CHEM 120S CHEM R120 + CHEM R122 CHEM 150 CHEM R130 CHEM 160S CHEM R130 + CHEM R132 CMUS 130X MUS R140 COMM 110 COMM R101 COMM 120 COMM R107 COMM 130 COMM R111 COMM 140 COMM R110 COMM 150 COMM R113 COMM 170 COMM R105 COMM 180 COMM R102 ECE 120 ECE R103 ECE 130 ECE R100 ECE 200 ECE R111 ECE 210 ECE R112 ECE 220 ECE R129 ECE 230 ECE R107 ECON 201 ECON R102/H ECON 202 ECON R101/H EDUC 100 EDU R122 ENGL 100 ENGL R101/H ENGL 105 ENGL R128 ENGL 110 ENGL R102/H ENGL 120 ENGL R102/H ENGL 130 ENGL R107 ENGL 135 ENGL R108 ENGL 160 ENGL R104 ENGL 165 ENGL R105 ENGL 180 ENGL R125 ENGL 200 ENGL R103 C-ID Designation Oxnard College Course Number ENGR 110 ENGR R101 ENGR 130 ENGR R130 ENGR 140 ENGR R140 ENGR 140L ENGR R140L ENGR 150 ENGR R150 ENGR 220 ENGR R148 or MATH R148 ENGR 230 ENGR R135 ENGR 260 ENGR R160 ENGR 260L ENGR R160L FIRE 110X FT R152 FIRE 120X FT R155 FIRE 130X FT R161 FIRE 140X FT R154 FTVE 130 FTVE R130 FTVE 150 FTVE R150 GEOG 110 GEOG R101 GEOG 111 GEOG R101L GEOG 115 GEOG R101 + GEOG R101L GEOG 120 GEOG R105 GEOG 125 GEOG R102 GEOG 130 GEOG R103 GEOG 140 GEOG R104 GEOG 155 GEOG R106 or GIS R106 GEOL 100 GEOL R101 GEOL 100L GEOL R101L GEOL 110 GEOL R114 GEOL 110L GEOL R114L GEOL 121 GEOL R121 GEOL 130 GEOL R130 GLST 101 GLST R101 GLST 102 GLST R102 HIST 130 HIST R101A HIST 130 HIST R130/H HIST 140 HIST R101B HIST 140 HIST R140/H HIST 150 HIST R100A HIST 150 HIST R150/H HIST 160 HIST R100B HIST 160 HIST R160/H HOSP 100 HM R100 or CRM R100 HOSP 110 HM R104 or CRM R104 HOSP 130 HM R112 or CRM R112 HOSP 140 HM R101 HOSP 160 CRM R102A KIN 100 HED R110 KIN 101 HED R105 LPPS 110 POLS R102 MATH 110 MATH R105/H or PSY R103 MATH 120 MATH R102 MATH 140 MATH R106 MATH 150 MATH R101 MATH 151 MATH R115 MATH 210 MATH R120 MATH 220 MATH R121 MATH 230 MATH R122 MATH 240 MATH R143 MATH 250 MATH R134 C-ID Designation Oxnard College Course Number MATH 851 MATH R116 MATH 900S MATH R120 + MATH R121 MATH 910S MATH R134 + MATH R143 MUS 100 MUS R103A MUS 110 MUS R101 CMUS 130 MUS R140 NUTR 110 HED R114 PHIL 100 PHIL R101/H PHIL 120 PHIL R102/H PHIL 110 PHIL R107 PHIL 130 PHIL R105 PHIL 140 PHIL R106 PHIL 210 PHIL R112 PHS 100 HED R104 PHS 101 HED R113 PHYS 100S PHYS R121 + PHYS R122 or PHYS R101 + PHYS R101L and PHYS R102 + PHYS R102L PHYS 105 PHYS R101 + PHYS R101L PHYS 110 PHYS R102 + PHYS R102L PHYS 140 PHSC R170 PHYS 200S PHYS R131 + PHYS R132 + PHYS R133 PHYS 205 PHYS R131 PHYS 210 PHYS R132 PHYS 215 PHYS R133 POLS 110 POLS R101 POLS 120 POLS R120 POLS 130 POLS R108 POLS 140 POLS R104 POLS 150 POLS R100 PSY 110 PSY R101/H PSY 115 PSY R102 PSY 120 PSY R131 or ADS R131 PSY 130 PSY R110 PSY 150 PSY R105 PSY 180 PSY R108 PSY 200 PSY R104 SJS 110 SJS R110 SJS 120 SJS R120 SJS 130 SJS R130 SOCI 110 SOC R101/H SOCI 115 SOC R102 SOCI 120 SOC R111 SOCI 125 SOC R125 SOCI 130 SOC R106 SOCI 140 SOC R104 or PSY R107 SOCI 150 SOC R103 SOCI 160 SOC R116 SPAN 100 SPAN R101 SPAN 110 SPAN R102 SPAN 200 SPAN R103 SPAN 210 SPAN R104 SPAN 220 SPAN R140 SPAN 230 SPAN R141 THTR 111 THTR R111 THTR 151 THTR R151 THTR 191 THTR R191 TRANSFER TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) California State University The California State University (CSU) is now the largest university system in the country with the most diverse college student population. With its 23 campuses across the state, the CSU offers more than 1,800 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in over 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. Each year, nearly 60,000 transfer students enter the CSU system and 95 percent of those are transfer students from the California Community Colleges (CCC). Transfer students who begin their educational program at a CCC are as successful academically as students who enter CSU directly from a California high school. Over two-thirds of students who receive a baccalaureate degree from the CSU begin their educational program at a CCC. Humboldt State University California State University, Chico Sonoma State University California State University, Sacramento California Maritime Academy California State University, East Bay San Francisco State University San Jose State University California State University, Stanislaus California State University,Monterey Bay California State University,Fresno California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Northridge California State University,Bakersfield California State University, Channel Islands California Polytechnic State University, Pomona California State University, San Bernardino California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Fullerton California State University,Dominguez Hills California State University,Long Beach California State University, San Marcos San Diego State University CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS CSU Minimum Transfer Admission Requirements All California State University campuses welcome applications from transfer students. If you complete college units after the summer following graduation from high school, you are considered a transfer student. The number of units you have completed at the time you enter a CSU determines the admission standards that will apply to your application. It is important to identify which admission requirements apply to you. 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. TRANSFERRING WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER (ADT) California Community College (CCC) students who are awarded an associate degree for transfer (AA-T/AS-T) and meet the CSU minimum admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing and are given priority admission consideration when applying to a program that has been deemed similar to the degree earned at the student’s community college. Once admitted, the student will only be required to complete 60 additional prescribed semester units to qualify for the similar baccalaureate degree. To obtain an AA-T/AS-T degree, students must: • Complete 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) that areeligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the California State UniversityGeneral Education-Breadth (CSU GE Breadth) pattern or the Intersegmental General Education TransferCurriculum (IGETC) for CSU pattern b. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major as detailed in the Course andProgram Descriptions. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a “P” ifthe course is taken on a “pass-no-pass” basis (Title 5 §55063). Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed, itis recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. • Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 inall CSU-transferable coursework. • Complete requirements in Residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District (VCCCD), aminimum of 12 units must be completed in residency at thecollege granting the degree. An up-to-date list of associate degrees for transfer offered by CCC, and CSU campuses where majors are aligned with those associate degrees for transfer can be found at: www.adegreewithaguarantee.com Note: SB 1440 does not guarantee a student admission for a specified major or campus, but requires the California State University to grant a student priority admission consideration to the local CSU campus and to a program or major that is similar to the transfer A.A. degree as determined by the California State University. With this degree, students may be given a GPA bump when applying to an impacted campus outside their local area or an impacted major that is deemed similar. 2. UPPER DIVISION TRANSFERS To qualify for admission as an upper division transfer, applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 semester (or 90 quarter units) transferable units and have met the following requirements: • The applicant must complete at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of general education courses. Students may visit www. assist.org for a full listing of courses at each CCC that meetCSU General Education requirements or see page 74 of thiscatalog for applicable Oxnard College courses. • The applicant must complete transferable courses (CSUGE category A) with grades of C- or better in writtencommunication, oral communication, and critical thinking. • The applicant must complete one transferable course (CSU GE category B4) with a grade of C- or better in mathematics orquantitative reasoning. The mathematics course is expected to have intermediate algebra as a prerequisite unless completion of category B is certified or the student has earned anAssociate Degree for Transfer from a CCC. • The applicant must have achieved a cumulative grade pointaverage of 2.0 or better in all transferable college unitsattempted. • The applicant is expected to be in good standing at the lastcollege or university attended (i.e. eligible to re-enroll at thatcollege or university). The CSU gives priority admission consideration to CCC students who meet the CSU upper-division transfer admission requirements. However, the highest admission priority is given to CCC students who have earned a CCC Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT). 3. LOWER DIVISION TRANSFERS An applicant who completes fewer than 60 semester (90 quarter) units is considered a lower division transfer student. Please be aware that due to enrollment pressures, most CSU campuses do not admit lower division transfers so that more upper division transfers can be accommodated. Be sure to check with the specific CSU campus if you are considering transferring as a lower division student. The best way to apply to the CSU is to go online to the Cal State Apply website at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply In addition to the online application, Cal State Apply has preadmission, financial aid, and admission information. Preparing to Transfer to the California State University System Students planning to transfer to one of the California State Universities must keep the following requirements in mind when selecting courses: 1.COMPLETION AND CERTIFICATION OF GENERAL EDUCATION (GE) IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: The CSU requires completion of 48 semester units (72 quarter units) of general education for graduation of which up to 39 semester units can be transferred and certified by a California Community College. It is strongly recommended that students complete the 39 units of GE-Breadth courses as part of their minimum 60 units requirement for transfer as an upper division student. Certification waives additional lower division general education requirements that otherwise each CSU campus requires. It is important that students request certification prior to transfer. Certification is not automatic. Students can complete their GE by either of the following: A.Complete CSU GE-Breadth (page 74) B.Complete IGETC (page 82) 2.AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS REQUIREMENT: The CSU requires each student to be knowledgeable about the Constitution of the United States, American History, and state and local government. The “U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement” is generally known as the American Institutions requirement. While not a part of GE, it is still a graduation requirement at all CSU campuses. Students may complete this requirement while at a community college. All CCCs have designated courses that satisfy the CSU’s American Institutions requirement. The colleges of the VCCCD allow courses used to fulfill the American Institutions requirement to also satisfy requirements in area D of the CSU GE-Breadth or Area 4 of IGETC. Certification of the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC guarantees that courses can double count, whereas without certification, individual CSU campuses may not allow courses to fulfill both area D and American Institutions. 3.PREREQUISITE COURSES FOR THE MAJOR: Some lower division courses in the student’s major must be taken prior to transfer in order for the student to be admitted into a particular major. Some majors may also require concentration courses or additional support courses. For a complete list of major and supporting requirements at your CSU destination campus and their comparable courses at Oxnard College, go to www.assist.org. 4.SUPPLEMENTARY ADMISSION CRITERIA/ IMPACTED MAJORS: In the CSU, an undergraduate major or campus is designated as impacted when it receives more eligible applicants than either the campus or the major can accommodate. In such instances, the CSU campuses have been authorized to use supplemental admission criteria to screen applicants to these majors and/or campuses. There are subtle, yet important, differences between major and campus impaction. Major impaction means that the number of applications from fully eligible students to a designated major on a CSU campus during the initial filing period far exceeds the number of spaces available in that major. However, students can still be admitted to the campus in an alternate major, or they may eventually be admitted to the oversubscribed major if they meet the supplementary admission criteria. Students interested in an impacted major or campus must apply for admission during the initial admission application filing period (Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 for fall admission) and should strive to make themselves as competitive as possible, both in course preparation and GPA. Applicants to majors or campuses that are impacted should apply to additional CSU campuses to maximize opportunity for admission. A number of CSU campuses are impacted in some majors but the following CSU campuses are impacted in all undergraduate programs, pre-programs, and undeclared/undecided programs: CSU Fresno, CSU Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The website www.assist.org will provide information about required coursework in impacted majors. For the most up-to-date information on campus impaction and impacted programs, please go to www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtml 5.TRANSFERABILITY OF COURSES: Only courses considered as appropriate for baccalaureate credit are transferable. In the VCCCD, these courses are indicated in their course descriptions by the notation “Transfer credit: CSU.” A maximum of 70 semester (105 quarter) baccalaureate units earned at community colleges may be transferred to the CSU. Community college coursework completed above the 70 units may be used to meet general education, or major preparation requirements even if the units will not count toward the baccaluareate degree. Credit for external exams such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) will not count in the 70 unit limit. 6.TRANSFER GRADE POINT AVERAGE: Calculations of transfer grade point averages include all transferable units attempted at all colleges attended and are part of transfer admission requirements. 7.APPLYING TO THE CSU: Students are strongly encouraged to apply electronically at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply File a CSU admission application online through CSUMentor as early as possible. The application period for fall admission is October 1st through November 30th. Some campuses may have different deadlines based on the number of students applying for admission to that campus. If you have college/university coursework in progress, have the final transcripts sent to the CSU campus admission office as soon as the most recent grades have been posted. IMPORTANT NOTE: Final official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and/or external credit documentation must be submitted prior to CSU enrollment to verify that the student is eligible for admission. CSU campuses may rescind admission, delay admission, or not permit registration or attendance until receipt of final transcripts and/or external credit documentation has been verified. Students should request that official transcripts be sent directly to the CSU campus from all colleges or universities previously attended even if no coursework was completed. Transcripts must be received in sealed envelopes from each institution attended. In some cases, transcripts may be sent electronically to CSU campuses. Students should keep personal copies of all transcripts and test scores for admission application and academic advising sessions. High school transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores are not required for upper-division transfer students. Reference: The CSU Admissions Handbook 2019-2020; www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtml Note: These admission requirements are subject to change. Students should consult a counselor and/or the https:// www2.calstate.edu/apply website for most up-to-date transfer requirements. CSU GE-BREADTH CERTIFICATION COURSES 2019 - 2020 Area A: English Language Communication and Critical Thinking Complete one course from each group (A1, A2, A3). A total of 9 semester units (12-15 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/H A3: Critical Thinking: COMM R107; ENGL R102/H, R128; PHIL R100, R107, R111, R112 Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning: Complete a minimum of 9 semester units (12-15 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 R104, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; GEOG R101, R103; GEOL R101, R103, R114, R121, R130; MST R103; PHSC R170; PHYS R101, R102, R121, R122, R131, R132 ,R133 B2: Life Science: ANAT R101; ANTH R101, R101H, R118; BIOL R100, R101/H, R120, R122, R155; ESRM R100, R160; MICR R100; MST R100, R160; PHSO R101; PSY R105 B3: Laboratory Activity: ANAT R101; ANTH R101L; AST R101L; BIOL R100L, R101L, R120L, R122L, R155L; CHEM R104, R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; ESRM R100L, R160; GEOG R101L; GEOL R101L, R103L, R114L, R121; MICR R100L; MST R100L, R103L, R160; PHSC R170; PHYS R101L, R102L, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133; PHSO R101 B4: Math: MATH R101, R102, R105/H, R106, R115, R116, R117, R120, R121, R122, R134, R143; PSY R103; SOC R125 Area C: Arts and Humanities: Choose 9 units (12-15 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, R140, R170, R171, R174; FTVE R107; MUS R101, R103A, R106, R109, R116, R130; SPAN R118; THTR R111 C2: Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, Languages other than English): ANTH R116; ART R108A, R172, R174; ASL R101, R102, R103, R104; ENGL R103, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R124, R125; HIST R108, R122, R150, R150H, R160, R160H; IDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110; MUS R109; PHIL R101, R101H, R102, R102H, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R109, R110, R114, R115, R115H, R116; SOC R114; SPAN R101, R102, R103, R104, R117, R119, R140, R141. Area D: Social Sciences: Complete no fewer than 9 semester units (12-15 qtr. units) with courses selected from at least two disciplinary perspectives. ANTH R102, R102H, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111, R111H, R113, R114, R115, R116, R118, R119; ART R170; ASL R110; BRS R101; CHST R101, R102, *R107; COMM R102, R111, R113; ECE R102, R106, R107; ECON R100, R101, R101H, R102, R02H; EDU R124; FTVE R100; GEOG R102, R104, R105; GLST R101, R102; HED R103, R113; HIST R104, *R107, *R108, R109, R110, *R117, R122, R124, R125, R125H, R126, *R130, *R130H, *R140, *R140H, R150, R150H, R160, R160H; IDS R101A, R101B, R102; POLS *R100, *R101, *R102, R104, R108, R120, R125, R125H; PSY R101/H, R107, R108, R110, R131; SJS R110, R120, R130; SOC R101, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R101, R101H, R111, R116, R118; URBS R101 Area E: Life Long Learning & Self-Development: Complete 3 semester units (4-5 qtr. units) with no more than 1 unit of physical activity. DANC R102A, R102B, R104A, R104B, R110A, R110B, R112A, R112B; ECE R102, R129; EMT R109; HED R101, R102, R102L, R103, R104, R105, R106A, R106B, R107, R110, R113, R114; ICA R110, R120, R122, R130A, R132, R140, R142, R160, R162, R170, R172, R180, R182, R190A, R192; MUS R107A, R110A; PE R104A, R104B, R106, R107, R108, R130, R131A, R131B, R132, R133A, R133B, R134A, R143, R146, R148A, R148B, R150A, R150B, R151A, R155A, R155B, R156A, R156B, R159A, R159B, R160, R161, R162; PG R101, R102; PSY R101, R102, R107, R108, R110, R115; 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 *R107, *R108, *R117, *R130, *R130H, *R140, *R140H Group B: U.S. Government: POLS *R100, *R101, *R102 Note: 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. See your counselor. Courses on the CSU GE-Breadth are subject to change. Always check www.assist.org to verify the latest CSU GE approvals before taking a course to meet CSU GE-Breadth. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH CERTIFICATION INFORMATION It is highly 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. Counselors can help students select courses that fulfill lower- division major requirements as well as general education. After students complete the CSU GE-Breadth pattern, they must meet with a counselor in the Counseling Office or Transfer Center to request certification. Certification is not automatic. 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 also 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. Certification After students complete the CSU GE-Breadth pattern, they must meet with a counselor in the Counseling Office 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. Associate Degrees for Transfer(ADTs) require full certification. Certification of the CSU General Education Breadth requirements may include courses completed at Oxnard College and previously completed courses from other regionally accredited institutions as well as external exams (AP/IB/CLEP). Courses completed at other CSU campuses or at California community colleges must be certified in accordance with their General Education Patterns. It is the student’s responsibility to provide an official transcript(s) from external institutions and/or offical test scores for external exams. Courses that have been completed at a regionally accredited institution other than a California community college or CSU will be included only under the following circumstances: 1. The student provides an official transcript, catalog description(s) and, if required, dated course outline(s); 2. The course is determined to be equivalent to a course in Oxnard College’s CSU General Education pattern through the pass-alongprocess in accordance with California State University Executive Orders (EO), the Academic Senate of the California CommunityColleges (ASCCC) Resolution on Reciprocity and VCCCD AP 4100. Partial Certification It is possible to complete separately any of the Areas or sections (A-E) at Oxnard College and receive partial certification in any or several of these areas; if you are not fully certified, it will be necessary for you to complete the remaining areas (and perhaps other areas) after transferring as defined by the catalog of the transfer school. Course Restrictions No course may be counted in more than one area. Scholarship A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course completed in the oral communication (A1), written communication (A2), critical thinking (A3), and mathematics or quantitative reasoning (B4) of the CSU GE-Breadth. A “pass” or “P” is allowed, if the college’s catalog states that it is equivalent to a “C” or better. Although a “P” is permissible, it is highly recommended that students complete each of these four (4) courses with a letter grade (A, B or C). 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 “P” (Pass) grade for major courses. Some CSU campuses allow applicants who submit full or partial certification to double count courses for general education and major requirements. Some majors are highly selective and require completion of some, or all, of the required major preparation coursework prior to transfer. Consult a counselor or www.assist.org for more information. U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirements All campuses require students to complete college-level coursework in U.S. History, American Government and California Government, in addition to GE requirements for graduation. Courses approved to satisfy this requirement are specified in appropriate areas. CSU campuses may permit double counting of courses taken to meet this requirement and GE-Breadth if the student is partially or fully certified. External Credits or Credit by Examination Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams will be included in the CSU certification of general education requirements in accordance with the CSU Chancellor’s Office policy. Students wishing to use units awarded for AP, IB, or CLEP should check with a Counselor or refer to the Credit by Examination section of this catalog. TRANSFER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) The University of CaliforniaThe University of California (UC) is one of the finest research universities in the world. It offers more than 750 majors and 150 academic disciplines, with more academic departments ranked in the top 10 nationally than any other public or private university. The UC system has established 10 campuses, nine offer undergraduate programs and include: UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. UC San Francisco only offers graduate programs. All nine campuses have uniform minimum entrance requirements and certain other features in common. However, each campus is distinctive and not all majors are offered on all campuses. Students should investigate the various undergraduate colleges, schools, and majors available on each campus to determine which campuses will best satisfy their educational needs. Students are further encouraged to discuss with their counselor at Oxnard College or with a UC Admissions representative on the particular advantages each campus has to offer. For more information, see universityofcalifornia.edu or visit the Transfer and Career Information Center at Oxnard College. 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, Santa Barbara (UCSB) University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) TRANSFER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) Nearly 30 percent of University of California (UC) undergraduates are transfer students. Students from California community colleges (CCC) can become eligible for admission to the UC by meeting specific requirements. The requirements described below represent the minimum academic standards students must attain to be considered for admission to the University. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the University nor does it guarantee admission to a particular campus or major of the student’s choice. Many campuses and majors receive more applications than they have spaces available. To be more competitive, students should work toward meeting the specific major preparation courses and general education requirements for the campuses and majors they’re interested in. I. Admission Requirements as Junior-Level Transfer The UC gives highest priority to CCC students transferring as juniors. A transfer student, according to the University, is a student who has enrolled in a regular session (fall, winter, or spring) at a college or university after high school. A student who meets this definition cannot disregard his or her college record and apply as a freshman. A student who attends a college summer program immediately after graduating from high school or who has completed college work while in high school is still considered a freshman applicant. Studies have shown that community college students who enter UC as juniors perform just as well academically and their graduation rates are comparable to that of students who entered UC as freshmen. To be considered for admission as a junior level transfer, a student must fulfill the following criteria: 1. Complete at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of UC transferable college credit. No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units of the 60 semester (90 quarter) units may be taken pass/fail or credit/no-credit basis, unless the student is transferring from a college or university that awards only Pass credit. Note: In order to ensure that all units are UC transferable, students should visit www.assist.org to make sure their courses are approved for UC transfer. 2. Earn at least a 2.4 GPA in UC transferable courses (2.8 for non- California residents). Some campuses and majors require a higher GPA for admission selection. Note: A grade of “D” (including plus/minus) in a transferable course will count toward the number of transferable units completed. However, a grade of “C” or better is required when completing the seven-course pattern. And, in most cases, grades of “D” do not satisfy major or general education requirements. 3. Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or better) at the last institution of attendance and at any previous UC campus where the student was enrolled in a regular term (e.g., fall, winter, spring). 4. Complete either: a. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) (see page 82) OR b. the following seven-course pattern by the end of the spring term prior to fall enrollment at a UC and earning a grade of “C” or better in each course or a Pass (P) grade if pass is equivalent to a “C” (2.00). • Two UC transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) in English composition. • One UC transferable college course (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning. • Four transferable college courses (3 semester or 4-5 quarter units each) chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: • Arts and Humanities; • Social and Behavioral Sciences; • Physical and Biological Sciences All campuses recommend that the student complete mathematics and English as early as possible (some highly recommend or require completion by the end of the fall term, one year prior to enrolling at UC). 5. Complete the required/recommended courses needed for your intended major with the minimum grades. How to Transfer as a Junior-Level Applicant To transfer to the University as a CCC junior-level transfer student, a student must take the following steps: 1. Meet Admission Requirements student must complete the statewide eligibility requirements for transferring to the UC, see Admission Requirements as Junior-Level Transfer listed above. 2. Major Preparation Requirements major preparation requirements specify the courses a student must take during the first two years of college to prepare for advanced study in the selected major. Major preparation is one of the central factors some UCs use to determine admission to the University. They may be required as part of the major, be prerequisites for other courses that are required as part of the major or be required to gain admission to the major. Completing these courses before transfer makes a student a more competitive applicant and will help ensure on-time graduation after transfer. Performance counts - transfer applicants are evaluated, in part, on the basis of their performance in major preparation coursework. So it’s important – very important – that students investigate the requirements for the intended major as soon as possible. If the major requires mathematics and/or science, it is essential that those prerequisites be completed before transfer. Lack of preparatory coursework may affect admission to the major, particularly if there are many applicants vying for a limited number of spaces. Start early. Students should begin coursework in the major as soon as one is selected. For fall admission, the campus may require the completion of certain major preparation requirements by the end of the preceding spring term. Students who have decided on a major but are undecided on the specific UC campus can refer to the UC Transfer Pathways for the list of most common lower-division pre-major preparation courses required for the 21 most popular majors at the UC. Schedule an appointment with an Oxnard College counselor to discuss and explore the many options of majors and careers available. 3. Complete an appropriate set of general education course requirements and electives Transfer students have three options for fulfilling General Education (GE) preparation for the UC, depending on the campus and major selected: a. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – is a series of courses that CCC students may complete to satisfy the lower-division breadth/general education requirements at both the UC and the California State University (CSU). The IGETC pattern is most helpful for students who know they want to transfer but have not yet decided upon a particular institution, campus or major. Students who intend to transfer into high-unit majors, such as engineering and many of the physical and natural sciences, should concentrate on completing the many prerequisites for the major that the college screens for to determine eligibility for admission. See IGETC Considerations (page 82). OR b. IGETC for STEM is a separate IGETC track available for students planning to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). As of March 2017, UC will accept IGETC for STEM for the associate degrees for transfer (ADT) in Biology or Chemistry only. Although IGETC for STEM is an option, students should prioritize completing major-preparation courses for the specific campuses and programs considering. OR c. Campus-specific general education requirements of the college or campus they plan to attend (see www.assist.org). Transfer Pathways - A Roadmap to 21 Top Majors In an effort to simplify the transfer process and help students better prepare for admission, the University of California (UC) has developed the UC Transfer Pathways. The intent of the Transfer Pathways is to provide an academic roadmap to 21 of the most popular majors for California community college (CCC) students by unifying major preparation requirements in selected majors for those students who apply to multiple UC campuses or who do not yet know which campus they plan to attend. These Pathways, created by UC faculty and academic leaders, outline a single set of courses that will prepare transfer students for a particular major at any of the university’s nine undergraduate campuses, and position a greater number of students to graduate from UC within two years after they transfer. The Transfer Pathways cover 21 of UC’s most popular majors and include: Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Film and Media Studies, History, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. Although following a pathway doesn’t guarantee admission to a UC, a student who completes these pre-major courses and general education courses with a satisfactory GPA would be well- prepared for junior-level transfer to the UC in that major and be well-positioned to graduate on time. Note: The Transfer Pathways guide students who want to make themselves competitive across the UC system; some campuses and majors listed may want fewer courses for admission, but none will expect more. Students are strongly encouraged to apply to multiple campuses to improve their chances of admission. For more information on the Transfer Pathways curriculum, visit: http://pathwaysguide.universityofcalifornia.edu/college-pathway Transferring with an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) For students working toward an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), courses should be chosen that align with the requirements of the intended UC campus. Students should refer to the ASSIST website to guide them in selecting the right courses. Although earning an ADT does not guarantee admission to a UC, some campuses consider it in the comprehensive application review process. II. Transfer from Four-Year or Out-of-State Two-Year Institutions Every year, California community college transfer students make up over 90% of the transfer class, leaving about 10 percent of other transfers from a four-year or out-of-state two-year institutions. For admission requirements of these, please visit: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/preparing- admission/other/index.html III. Other Types of Transfer Some campuses admit a limited number of lower-division transfer (completed less than 60 UC transferable semester units), second baccalaureate degree or limited status applicants if the applicant has met specific requirements. Refer to the open/closed majors status report on the UC website to learn if a UC will accept applications from lower-division transfer, second bachelor’s degree or limited status applicants. Transfer Selection by Campus Many colleges, schools, or majors within the UC are highly selective and may have additional program requirements. These could include but are not limited to an audition, submission of a portfolio, supplemental applications, specific prerequisite coursework, test scores, and/or higher GPA 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. For more details about each campus’s additional program requirements, visit: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ counselors/requirements/index.html Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to CCC students who meet specific requirements. By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, students may, at some campuses, receive early review of their academic records, early admission notification, and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework. For more information on TAG, visit a counselor and/or the following website: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/ http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/transfer/ admissions-guarantee/index.html TAG is available for the following UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. Who can file a TAG? Only students transferring directly from a California community college (CCC) are considered for a TAG, including international students (those with a visa). Again, a CCC transfer is one who has completed at least 30 semester (45 quarter) UC-transferable units at one or more CCC, and the last college the student attended in a regular session (fall/spring or fall/winter/spring) before admission to a UC campus is a CCC. All UC campuses that offer TAGs require students to meet this definition. Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, and/or professional degree cannot receive a TAG. Students who have previously enrolled at a UC campus during a regular term (not including summer session) cannot submit a TAG application to return to that campus. Students concurrently enrolled in high school are not eligible for TAG. For the most up-to-date information on TAG, visit the Transfer and Career Information Center and/or schedule an appointment with a counselor. Limitations on Transfer Credit In order to receive transfer credit, a course must be approved by the UC and be listed on the Transfer Course Agreement (TCA) available in this catalog and on www.assist.org. 1. Lower-Division Units for units beyond the maximum (70 semester or 105 quarter) for which credit is awarded will be granted subject credit and may be used to satisfy subject requirements. a. Units earned through AP, IB, and/or A-Level examinations are not included in the limitation and do not put applicants at risk of being denied admissions. b. Units earned at an UC campus (Extension, summer, cross/concurrent, and regular academic year enrollment) are not included in the limitation but are added to the maximum lower division credit allowed and might put applicants at risk of being denied admission due to excessive units. Note: if all courses are competed at one or more 2-year (community) colleges, a student would never be in danger of having too many (excessive) units. 2. University of California Courses a. Courses from enrollment at another UC main campus (not UC Extension) during a regular academic (fall, winter, spring) or summer term are all transferable. b. Courses from enrollment at any UC Extension are transferable if the course is numbered X1-X199; course number 1-99 which include a campus designation (e.g. XB, XLA) are equivalent to the same course offered to undergraduates on that campus. 3. Duplicative Credit: UC will not grant credit for college courses in which the content duplicates material of a previously completed course or examination for which credit has already been granted; with the exception of the repeat of deficient (C-/D/F) course grades. 4. Grades of D: A grade of “D” (including plus/minus) in a transferable course will count toward the number of transferable units completed. However, students must earn a grade of “C” or better when completing the seven-course pattern, and, in most cases, grades of “D” do not satisfy major or general education requirements. 5. The UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester (21 quarter) units graded “pass-no pass.” 6. UC does not grant unit credit for: work experience, vocational or technical training, and remedial academic or personal enrichment courses, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) exams. 7. Independent Study and 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 by faculty. Student must submit course syllabus and petition for credit. Faculty recommendations from the sending CCC campus may be required. This applies to courses in Independent Study, Experiential Learning, Field Studies, Individual Projects, Internship, Special Studies, Special Topics, and Tutorial. 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. 8. International Academic Records: UC does not grant credit for junior/community college programs that are technical or vocational, or that do not lead to further academic study at a University in the international country. 9. Elementary/intermediate language courses: no credit is granted to students who were instructed in that language during secondary school. 10. 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. 11. A maximum of 4 units of physical education activity (including intercollegiate athletics) will count towards degree or transfer unit requirements. 12. A maximum of 8 units of physical education theory courses will count towards degree or transfer unit requirements. 13. English as a Second Language Courses (ESL/ELD): A maximum of 8 semester (12 quarter) units will earn transfer credit. 14. Students may take one series in Physics. Repeated Courses A student is allowed to repeat each course in which a “C-, D+, D, D-, F or “ NP” grade was originally earned, as many times as necessary, until the first time he or she earns a letter grade of “C” or better. The following rules apply: • The replacement (repeat) course must have curriculum similar to the original course (the same content but not necessarily the same title) and must be offered at the same level as the original course. • The new grade earned will replace the deficient grade in the GPA calculation. UC does not average the grades. • All coursework (original and repeats) must be reported on the admission application. • A non-honors course can be used as a repeat of an honors- level course. • An honors-level course may be used as a repeat of a non- honors course. • Repeat of “C” (2.0) grades is not allowed. • Repeat of courses out of sequence is not allowed. • Students may not repeat a lower-level course if a grade of “D-“ or higher has already been earned in a higher-level course. • UC courses must be repeated at UC, but not necessarily at the original campus. • Non-UC courses may be repeated at any U.S. regionally accredited college (or international university by the Ministry of Education). • UC will not grant credit for college courses in which the content duplicates material of a previously completed course or examination for which credit has already been granted, with the exception of the repeat of deficient (C-/D/F) course grades. Course Sequences When requirements are stated as a full-year sequence, students are encouraged to complete the entire course series before transferring to avoid duplicating coursework. Also, the topics covered in a particular semester or quarter of the sequence at a community college may not be the same as at a UC campus. Military Service Courses UC may award lower division (freshman/sophomore level) units for military courses completed if the courses are consistent with University policy on granting transfer credit when there is an equivalent course taught at a UC campus. UC will consult the ACE recommendations for information regarding course content and as a guide to the awarding of credit. References: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/quick- reference-2018.pdf https://www.ucop.edu/transfer-articulation/transferable-course- agreements/tca-policy/regulations-by-subject-area.html#e University of California Quick Reference for Counselors, August 2018 UC Undergraduate Admissions Statement of Transfer Credit Practices. August 2018. TRANSFER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA TRANSFER COURSE AGREEMENT (UC TCA) 2019-2020 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. All students planning to apply to the UC should also consult a counselor in the Transfer Center or Counseling Office. Honors Course Credit Information: Duplicate credit will not be awarded for both the Honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better. Accounting: ACCT R101, R101H, R102 American Sign Language: ASL R101, R102, R103, R104, R110 (ASL R101 corresponds to two years of high school study) Addictive Disorders Studies: ADS R101, R103, R131 Anatomy: ANAT R101 Anthropology: ANTH R101, R101H, R101L, R102, R102H, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111, R111H, R113, R114, R115, R116, R118, R119 Art: ART R101, R102, R103, R104A, R104B, R106A, R106B, R106C, R108A, R108B, R108C, R110A, R110B, R110C, R115, R126A, R126B, R126C, R155, R156, R160, R170, R171, R172, R175, R180 Astronomy: AST R101, R101L Biology: BIOL R100, R100L, R101*, R101H*, R101L*, R120*, R120L*, R122, R122L , R155, R155L (*No credit for R101 or R101H and R101L if taken after R120, R120L) Border Studies: BRS R101 Business: BUS R111, R120*, R121*, R124, R125 (*R120 and R121 combined: maximum credit: one course) Chemistry: CHEM R104*, R110*, R112**, R120, R122, R130‡, R132 (*No credit for R104 or R110 if taken after R120. ‡No credit for R112 if taken after R130.) Chicano Studies: CHST R101, R107 Communication Studies: COMM R101, R102, R105, R107, R109, R110, R111, R113, R114 Computer Information Systems: CIS R100 Computer Networking/Information Technology: CNIT R101 Dance: DANC R102A, R102B, R104A, R104B, R110A, R110B Early Childhood Education: ECE R102, R106, R107 Economics: ECON R100*, R101, R102 (*No credit for R100 if taken after R101 or R102) Education: EDU R122 English: ENGL R100*, R101, R101H, R102, R102H, R103, R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R124, R125, R127, R128 *Any of this type of course combined: maximum credit: 8 units. Engineering: ENGR R130, R148 Environmental Science: ESRM R100, R160 Film, Television, and Electronic Media: FTVE R100, R106, R107, R108, R110, R120, R130, R135, R150, R155, R160, R175 Geographic Information Systems: GIS R106 Geography: GEOG R101, R101L, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106 Geology: GEOL R101, R101L, R103, R103L, R114, R114L, R121, R130 Global Studies: GLST R101, R102 Health Education: HED R101*, R102*, R102L**, R103*, R104*, R105‡, R106A‡, R106B‡, R107‡, R110‡, R113, R114 (*R101, R102, R103, R104 combined: maximum credit: one course. ‡Any or all of these courses combined: maximum credit: 8 units. **Any or all of these PE activity courses combined: maximum credit: 4 units.) History: HIST R104, R107, R108, R109, R110, R117, R122, R124, R125, R125H, R126, R130, R130H, R140, R140H, R150, R150H, R160, R160H Intercollegiate Athletics: ICA R110, R120, R122, R130A, R130B, R132, R140, R142, R160, R162, R165, R170, R172, R180, R182, R190A, R190B, R192 (any or all of these PE activity courses combined: maximum credit: 4 units) Interdisciplinary Studies: IDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110 Marine Studies: MST R100, R100L, R103, R103L, R160 Mathematics: MATH R101, R102, R105*, R105H*, R106‡, R115, R120++, R121, R122, R134, R143, R148 (*R105/H and PSY R103 and SOC R125 combined: maximum credit: one course. ‡R106 and R120 combined: maximum credit: one course.) Microbiology: MICR R100, R100L Music: MUS R101, R103A, R106, R107A, R107B, R107C, R107D, R109, R110A, R110B, R110C, R110D, R116, R118A, R118B, R118D, R118D, R126, R140 Personal Growth: PG R100A*, R100B*, R102* (PG R100A, PG R100B, and PG R102 combined: maximum credit: one course) Philosophy: PHIL R100*, R101, R101H, R102, R102H, R103, R104, R105, R106, R107, R108, R109, R110, R111*, R112, R114, R115, R115H, R116 (*R100 and R111 combined: maximum credit, one course.) Physical Education: PE R103A, R103B, R104A, R104B, R106, R107, R108, R130*, R131A*, R131B*, R132*, R133A*, R133B*, R134A*, R143, R146*, R148*, R148A, R148B, R150A*, R150B, R151A*, R155A*, R155B*, R156A*, R156B*, R159A*, R159B*, R160*, R161*, R185C‡ (*any or all of these PE activity courses combined: maximum credit: 4 units. ‡Any or all of these PE activity 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 Political Science: POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R108, R120, R125, R125H Psychology: PSY R101, PSY R101H, R102A, R103*, R104, R105, R107, R108, R110, R131 (*PSY R103, SOC R125 and MATH R105 combined: maximum credit: one course.) Social Justice Studies: SJS R110, R120, R130 Sociology: SOC R101, R101H, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R111, R114, R116, R118, R125* (SOC R125*, PSY R103, & MATH R105 combined: maximum credit: one course.) Spanish: SPAN R101*, R102, R103, R104, R117, R118, R140*, R141 (*SPAN R101 or R140 corresponds to 2 years of high school study.) Theatre: THTR R111, R151, R191 Urban Studies: URBS R101 INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) PATTERN 2019-2020 FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) A minimum of “C” grade is required in each college course for IGETC. A “C” is defined as a minimum 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale. Each course must be at least 3 semester/4-5 quarter units (except Science Lab courses in Area 5C). Area 1: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION: CSU: 3 courses required, one each from Group A, B, and C. UC: 2 courses required, one each from Group A and B. 1A: English Composition: No IB score accepted for this area. ENGL R101/H 1B: Critical Thinking - English Composition: No AP or IB scores accepted for this area. ENGL R102/H, R128, PHIL R111 1C: Oral Communication (CSU requirement ONLY): No AP or IB scores accepted for this area. COMM R101, R107, R110, R111 Area 2: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING: One course, 3 semester or 4-5 quarter units MATH R101, R105/H, R106, R115, R120, R121, R122, R134, R143; PSY R103; SOC R125 Area 3: ARTS AND HUMANITIES: Three courses, with at least one from the Arts and one from Humanities. 9 semester or 12-15 quarter units 3A: Art: ART R101, R102, R103, R170, R171; FTVE R107; MUS R101, R103A, R109, R116; SPAN R118; THTR R111 3B: Humanities: ANTH R110, R111, R113, R116; ART R172; ASL R103, 104; ENGL R104, R105, R107, R108, R111, R112, R124, R125; HIST R108, R109, R110, R122, R150, R150H, R160, R160H; IDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110; MUS R109; PHIL R101/H, R102/H, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R109, R110, R114, R115/H, R116; SOC R114; SPAN R102; R103, R104, R117, R141 Area 4: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: At least 3 courses from at least two academic disciplines. 9 semester or 12-15 quarter units ANTH R102/H, R103, R105, R106, R107, R110, R111/H, R113, R114, R115, R116, R119; ART R170; ASL R110; BRS R101; CHST R101, R107; COMM R102, R111, R113; ECE R102; ECON R100, R101, R102; GEOG R102, R104, R105; GLST R101 R102; HED R113; HIST R104, R107, R108, R109, R110, R117, R122, R124, R125/H, R126, R130/H, R140/H, R150/H, R160/H; IDS R101A, R101B, R102, R110; PHIL R114; POLS R100, R101, R102, R104, R108, R120, R125/H; PSY R101/H, R104, R107, R108, R110, R131; SJS R110, R120, R130; SOC R101/H, R102, R103, R104, R105, R106, R108, R111, R114, R116, R118; URBS R101 Area 5: PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Two courses, with one from the Physical Science and one from the Biological Science, at least one of the two courses must include a laboratory. 7-9 semester or 9-12 quarter units. 5A: Physical Science: AST R101; CHEM R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; GEOG R101, R103; GEOL R101, R103, R114,R121, R130; MST R103; PHSC R170; PHYS R101, R102, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133 5B: Biological Science: ANAT R101; ANTH R101/H; BIOL R100, R101/H, R120, R122, R155; ESRM R100, R160; MICR R100; MST R100, R160; PHSO R101; PSY R105 5C: Laboratory Science: ANAT R101; ANTH R101L; AST R101L; BIOL R100L, R101L, R120L, R122L, R155L; CHEM R110, R112, R120, R122, R130, R132; ESRM R160; GEOG R101L; GEOL R101L, R103L, R114L, R121; MICR R100L; MST R100L, R103L, R160; PHSC R170; PHSO R101; PHYS R101L, R102L, R121, R122, R131, R132, R133 Area 6: LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (UC REQUIREMENT ONLY): 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; SPAN R101, R102, R103, R104, R140, R141 CSU GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS: 6 units Not part of IGETC; 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: US (Historical development of American institutions and ideals) CHST R107; HIST R107, R108, R117, R130/H, R140/H GROUP 2: US (U.S. Constitution and government) and US-3 (California state and local government) POLS R100, R101, R102 Notes: • Courses listed in more than one area shall not be certified in more than one area, except combined lecture/lab science courses or courses used to meet AREA 6-LOTE. • Duplicate credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better. • Certification of coursework completed for IGETC will be honored provided that a course was on a college’s approved IGETC list when it was completed. • Always check www.assist.org for the latest approvals before taking a course to fulfill an IGETC requirement. GENERAL EDUCATION AND IGETC INFORMATION 2019-2020 What is IGETC? The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is a series of courses that prospective transfer students attending California community colleges (CCC) may complete to satisfy the lower-division breadth/general education requirements at both the University of California and the California State University. Many independent/private and out-of-state colleges and universities will also accept the IGETC. Students Who Are Eligible to Use the IGETC The IGETC was developed by the Academic Senates of the CCC, UC, and CSU for use by CCC transfer students. A student may be IGETC certified if they have completed coursework at a CCC(s) without regard to current enrollment status or number of units accrued at a CCC. Students who enroll at a UC or CSU campus, then leave and attend a community college, and subsequently return to a different UC or CSU campus may use the IGETC. Students Who Are NOT Eligible to Use the IGETC Students who initially enroll at a UC campus, then leave and attend a community college, and subsequently return to the same campus are considered “readmits” by the UC. Such students cannot use the IGETC. CSU does not have a system-wide policy that addresses this issue. Questions regarding the use of IGETC for a student who has recently been enrolled at a CSU should be directed to the specific campus the student wishes to attend. Which Type of Student Should Follow the IGETC IGETC is most helpful to students who want to keep their options open - specifically, those who know they want to transfer but haven’t yet decided upon a particular institution, campus or major. Which Type of Student Should NOT follow the IGETC Students who intend to transfer into majors that require extensive lower-division preparation, such as engineering or the biological, physical and natural sciences, should first concentrate on completing the many prerequisites for the major while meeting minimum admission requirements. Is Completion of the IGETC an Admission Requirement? Completion of the IGETC is not an admission requirement or admission guarantee for transfer to CSU or UC, nor is it the only way to fulfill the lower-division for CSU or UC prior to transfer. However, completing the lower-division general education/breadth requirements - whether through IGETC or the campus-specific requirements - may be considered by the campus in selecting among qualified applicants. In fact, some programs may accept only students who complete IGETC. Consult with an OC counselor, www.assist.org and/or campus admissions websites to determine whether IGETC is a good option and what courses could meet IGETC requirements. IGETC for STEM IGETC for STEM is a separate IGETC track available for students planning to major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. As of March 2017, UC will accept IGETC for STEM only if: The student is earning an associate degrees for transfer (ADT) in Biology or Chemistry at a community college that offers IGETC for STEM as an option for those degrees AND The UC major program or college the student is applying to accepts partial IGETC certification. Although IGETC for STEM is an option, student should prioritize completing major-preparation courses for the specific campuses and programs they are considering. Information Pertinent to both IGETC and IGETC for STEM Minimum Grade Requirement (GPA) 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. A “C-” grade valued at less than 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale cannot be used for IGETC certification. Exception: For the UC Language Other Than English (LOTE) requirement, Area 6A, the UC does not count “minus” or “plus” grades for high school coursework, only the whole grade is used. In other words, a “C-” grade is counted as a “C”. Credit/No Credit-Pass/No Pass Courses in which a student receives a “Credit/Pass” grade may be certified for IGETC if the community college’s policy states that a “Credit/Pass” designation is equivalent to a “C” grade (2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale) or better. It is important to keep in mind that some CSU and UC campuses may have limitations on the number of “Credit/No Credit” (“Pass/No Pass”) courses that may be used to meet degree requirements. The UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester (21 quarter) units graded “Pass/No Pass” (Credit/ No Credit) basis of the 60 UC transferable semester units required for admission. There is no system-wide policy for CSU campuses. Therefore, each campus has established its own policy on limitations of courses transferred with grades of “Credit/Pass”. The information is updated annually and is available at the CSU Student Academic Support website: http://www.calstate.edu/sas and https://www2. calstate.edu/attend/student-services/casper. 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 course requirement because of the lack of depth or rigor. Exception: 3-quarter unit Math and English courses that satisfy IGETC Area/s 1A or 2 may be applied if they are a part of a sequence, and at least two of the 3-quarter unit sequence courses have each been completed with “C” grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher. The course sequence must meet the rigor of IGETC standards. Use of AP and IB Exams IGETC course credit may be earned for scores of 3, 4 or 5 on Advanced Placement (AP) exams and 5, 6 or 7 on International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level exams that the community college faculty recognizes as equivalent to its IGETC-approved courses. An acceptable score on an AP English exam may be used to meet the English composition requirement, but not the critical thinking/ English composition requirement. For more information, see pages 9–10 of Standards, Policies and Procedures for Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, Version 1.9 http://icas-ca.org/Websites/icasca/images/ IGETC_STANDARDS_FINAL_VERSION_1.9.pdf Certification of IGETC Completion of the IGETC will permit a student to transfer from a California Community College (CCC) to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus generally without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower-division, general education courses to satisfy campus general education requirements. 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. All UC and CSU campuses will accept the completed IGETC to satisfy all lower-division general education requirements. However, individual colleges or majors within a CSU or UC campus may not accept IGETC for meeting general education. A list of those UC colleges and majors is found on the following website: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/general- education-igetc/index.html. It is the student’s responsibility to request IGETC Certification in the Counseling Office. Note: Students transferring to a CSU with a completed IGETC will still need to complete nine semester units of upper division general education and may be held to other campus specific graduation requirements outside of general education and major coursework. Certification of IGETC for STEM A transfer student intending to major in science, engineering or mathematics may complete up to three courses after transfer. UC will accept IGETC for STEM if the UC school, college or major program to which the student transfers accepts partial IGETC certification. For IGETC for STEM certification, the following courses should be completed before transfer: • All courses in Area 1 (except 1C for UC-bound students), Area2, and Area 5 of the traditional IGETC; and • One course in Area 3A; one course in Area 3B; and two coursesin Area 4 from two different disciplines. • Complete the following courses after transfer: • One remaining lower-division general education course inArea 3;* • One remaining lower-division general education course inArea 4;* and • One course in Area 6 for UC-bound students who have notsatisfied it through proficiency.* *These deferred lower division courses must be replaced withcalculus and/or science courses required by the major beforetransfer. See admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/glossary/igetc- for-stem.html for more information. Partial IGETC Certification Students who do not complete IGETC before transferring will be required to satisfy the specific lower-division general education/ breadth requirements of the UC school they plan to attend. However, California community colleges (CCC) may grant partial certification of IGETC to students who are missing no more than two courses. Students submitting partial IGETC certification should work with the transfer institution to determine how the missing courses/requirements can be completed. Students who have been granted partial IGETC certification should not return to the community college for a full certification. Consult with a counselor and/or the school website to see if a specific UC accepts partial certification for the intended major. The following UC have indicated their acceptance and/or conditions of partial certification: • Berkeley does not accept partial IGETC certification. • Davis all colleges accept partial IGETC certification • Irvine all schools accept partial IGETC certification • Los Angeles all schools, except: School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Nursing, and theSchool of Theater, Film and Television. • Merced all schools; however, the School of SocialSciences, Humanities and Arts requires completion ofthe additional GE courses after enrollment at UCM. • Riverside all colleges accept partial IGETC certification • San Diego all colleges accept partial IGETC certification • Santa Barbara all colleges accept partial IGETCcertification • Santa Cruz all schools accept partial IGETC certification Note: Partial IGETC certification that acknowledges a deficiency in IGETC Areas 1 and/or 2 may indicate a student does not meet minimum transfer admission requirements. Who Certifies the IGETC or IGETC for STEM? Students who have completed coursework at more than one CCC should have their coursework certified by the last CCC 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 CCC 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. 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 may also be listed in IGETC Subject Area 3B and/or Area 4. CSU campuses have the 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 another California Community College Coursework completed at another California Community College should be applied to the subject area in which it is listed by the institution 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 www.assist.org. Courses with an approval date of fall 1991 may be applied to the IGETC if completed prior to fall 1991. Courses approved after fall 1991 may only be applied if completed on or after the approval date. Non-California Community College Courses Appropriate non-CCC general education courses in the humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and natural sciences that are completed at United States regionally accredited institutions should be routinely included in IGETC. However, care should be taken to carefully scrutinize course outlines for content, prerequisites, texts, units, and IGETC Area Standards (See Section 10.0 for Standards). Particular care should be taken when evaluating non-CCC courses to fulfill IGETC Area 1B, Critical Thinking and Composition. Few non- CCC second semester English Composition courses offer a course in Critical Thinking/English Composition. Guidelines to determine if a course is IGETC appropriate can be found in Section 10.0 of the IGETC Standards. Coursework from all Other United States Regionally Accredited Institutions 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 before it is allowed to fulfill IGETC requirements. The course should then be used in the same subject areas as those for the community college completing the certification. Upper division work may also be used in limited circumstances. See IGETC Standards 1.9 (2018) for criteria. There is no limitation on the number of courses completed at other United States regionally accredited institutions that can be included in the IGETC certification. International Coursework International coursework may be applied to IGETC if the international institution has United States regional accreditation. All other international coursework cannot be applied to IGETC with the exception of Area 6, Language Other Than English (LOTE). These can be from non-United States institution. Students with a substantial amount of international coursework at a non-United States regionally accredited institution should be encouraged to follow the CSU or UC campus specific general education pattern. Online/Distance Education/Telecourses • CCC Courses California Community Colleges may use online/ distance education/telecourses for IGETC provided that thecourses have been approved by the CSU and UC during theIGETC review process. • Non-CCC Courses Non-CCC Institutions online/distanceeducation/telecourses may be used on IGETC. The samescrutiny should be applied when reviewing these courses aswhen reviewing other non-CCC courses. (See Section 5.2 ofIGETC Standards for guidelines). Credit by External Exams Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams can provide IGETC credit as listed on the AP and IB GE charts included in this catalog. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) cannot be used on IGETC. There is no limit on the number of external exams that can be applied to IGETC and may be used regardless of when the exam was taken. However, students who have earned credit from an external exam (AP/IB) should not take a comparable college course because transfer credit will not be granted for both. Advanced Placement The UC grants unit credit for College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations on which a student scores a 3, 4, or 5. Elective units awarded may be applied to UC graduation requirements for specific subjects and/or for general education/breadth requirements, as determined by each campus. To see how AP credits are used for IGETC certification see AP Chart on pages 91-92. International Baccalaureate The UC awards unit credit for International baccalaureate (IB) examinations. A score of 5, 7, or 7 on Higher Level exams is required to grant credit for IGETC certification. An acceptable IB score for IGETC equates to either 3 semester or 4 quarter units for certification purposes. To see how IB credits are used for IGETC certification see IB chart on page 93. College Level Examination Program The UC does not award unit credit for College Level Examination Program (CLEP). IGETC CONSIDERATIONS 2019-2020 - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS If you have completed substantial coursework from institutions outside the United States, consult a counselor to determine whether you should complete IGETC or the lower-division breadth/general education requirements at the campus you plan to attend. In addition, some transfer students in some colleges or majors must follow a more prescribed lower-division curriculum than IGETC allows. Please check with a counselor, the college website, and/or visit the ASSIST website to obtain the most up-to-date information. UC Berkeley: College of Chemistry: IGETC is not required. However, when completed by the end of the spring term before transferring to UC Berkeley, full certification is accepted in satisfaction of the English Reading and Composition requirements. Note: IGETC does not satisfy the entire breadth requirement. Colleges of Engineering: Does not accept IGETC as completion of breadth. College of Environmental Design (CED): IGETC is acceptable with full certification to fulfill CED’s breadth requirements. Partial certification will not complete the requirements. College of Letters and Science: Only full IGETC certification or the college’s requirements (reading and composition, quantitative reasoning, and language other than English) are acceptable for all majors. College of Natural Resources: IGETC is acceptable; however specific lower division major requirements must still be satisfied. Haas School of Business: IGETC is not accepted. UC Davis: All undergraduate colleges accept IGETC. However, Bachelor of Science degrees and high-unit majors often have many lower-division prerequisites; in these cases, the IGETC is not recommended and the UC Davis general education pattern is the better choice. UC Irvine: All schools accept IGETC. However, selection by the campus is based on demonstrated academic achievement and preparation for the intended major. UC Los Angeles: All Schools accept IGETC. However, completion of IGETC is not required/encouraged for students applying to the School of Engineering and Applied Science; instead they should focus on lower-division major preparation. UC Merced: School of Engineering: IGETC is strongly discouraged but accepted as students are encouraged to focus on lower-division major preparation prior to transfer. School of Natural Sciences: IGET is not recommended but is accepted; students are encouraged to focus on lower-division major preparation prior to transfer. School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts: IGETC is recommended and students are encouraged to complete as much lower-division major preparation as possible prior to transfer. UC Riverside: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences: IGETC is recommended. College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: IGETC is accepted. The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering: IGETC is acceptable; some additional coursework may be required after enrollment. School of Business Administration (SOBA): IGETC is highly recommend or required. UC San Diego: John Muir, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, Thurgood Marshall and Sixth Colleges: IGETC clears all lower division GE requirements; some upper-division courses required after enrollment. Revelle College: IGETC does not clear all lower-division GE requirements; students with IGETC are required to complete 3 courses in mathematics and 5 courses in natural science before transfer or while enrolled at UCSD. UC Santa Barbara: The College of Letters and Science and the College of Creative Studies: IGETC is acceptable. The College of Engineering: students are encouraged to focus on major preparation rather than general education, but may use IGETC to substitute for most general education requirements. However, some additional coursework may be required after enrollment to complete the depth requirement if not satisfied during IGETC certification. NOTE: Students planning to transfer to UCSB into a major in biological or physical sciences, computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, psychology or statistics must be careful to complete lower-division major preparation courses to ensure competitiveness and make normal, timely progress through the major. UC Santa Cruz: For majors in engineering and physical and Biological sciences – IGETC is not recommended. Students should ensure completion of lower-division courses for their intended major, as indicated in the UCSC Catalog and on www.assist.org. Reference: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/general-education-igetc/ igetc/igetc-campus-guidance/index.html Quick Reference Guide to UC Admissions – For Counselors and Advisers August 2018 TRANSFER TO AN INDEPENDENT OR PRIVATE OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGE Students who are planning to transfer to an independent or private college or university 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. California’s independent colleges and universities are an excellent choice for many students. There are 78 private 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, there will be at least one that fits your needs. Unlike the University of California or the California State University systems, each California nonprofit, independente 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). For assistance in planning a transfer program to an independent institution or an out-of-state college, students should schedule an appointment with a counselor in the Counseling Department. 2 San Francisco Bay Area (20) California College of the Arts - San Francisco Calif. Institute of Integral Studies - San Francisco Dominican University of California - San Rafael Golden Gate University - San Francisco Holy Names University - Oakland International Technological University - San Jose Menlo College - Atherton Mills College - Oakland Notre Dame de Namur University - Belmont Pacific Union College - Angwin Palo Alto University - Palo Alto Saint Mary’s College of California - Moraga Samuel Merritt College - Oakland San Francisco Art Institute - San Francisco 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 1 Northern California (2) Simpson University - Redding William Jessup University - Rocklin 3 Central Valley (3) Fresno Pacific University - Fresnoumphreys College - Stockton University of the Pacific - Stockton 4 Central Coast (4) California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks Fielding Graduate University - Santa Barbara Thomas Aquinas College - Santa Paula Westmont College - Santa Barbara 7 Riverside/San Bernardino (4) California Baptist University - Riverside La Sierra University - Riverside Loma Linda Univ. - Loma Linda Univ. of Redlands - Redlands 5 Los Angeles/Kern (33) American Jewish University - Bel Air Antioch University Los Angeles - Los Angeles Art Center College of Design - Pasadena Azusa Pacific University - Azusa Biola University - La Mirada California Institute of Technology - Pasadena California Institute of the Arts - Valencia Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science California Institute of Architecture - Los Angeles Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science - Los Angeles Chicago School of Prof. Psychology - Los Angeles Claremont Graduate University - Claremont Claremont McKenna College - Claremont Harvey Mudd College - Claremont Keck Graduate University - Claremont Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles Marymount California University - Rancho Palos Verdes The Master’s University - Santa Clarita Mount St. Mary’s College - L.A. Occidental College - Los Angeles Otis College - Los Angeles Pepperdine University - Malibu Pitzer College - Claremont Pomona College - Claremont Providence Christian College - Pasadena Scripps College - Claremont So. Cal Institute of Architecture - Los Angeles So. Cal Univ. of Health Sciences - Whittier University of La Verne - La Verne Univ.of Southern California - Los Angeles University of the West - Rosemead Western Univ.of Health Sciences - Pomona Whittier College - Whittier Woodbury University - Burbank 8 San Diego/Imperial (6) Alliant International University - San Diego National University - La Jolla Point Loma Nazarene University - San Diego San Diego Christian College - El Cajon University of Saint Katherine - San Marcos University of San Diego - San Diego 6 Orange (6) Brandman University - Irvine Chapman University - Orange Concordia University Irvine - Irvine Laguna College of Art & Design - Laguna Beach Soka University - Aliso Viejo Vanguard University - Costa Mesa CREDIT BY EXAMINATION Advanced Placement (AP) Credit for OC GE, CSU GE and IGETC .....91-92 Courses Eligible For Credit By Examination ............................................89 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ......................................94-95 Credit by Exam for a High School Articulated Course ............................90 Credit For Internal Credit By Examination ..............................................90 Cut Scores ..................................................................................................89 Documentation of Allowable Credit ........................................................90 International Baccalaureate (IB) Test Equivalency List for OC GE .........93 Limits of Credit by Examinations .............................................................90 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 by the college. Course and unit credit can be obtained through the credit for External Exam Process (AP/IB/ CLEP), Internal Exam Process (locally administered exams), or High School to College Articulation Process. Courses Eligible For Credit By Examination: All courses shall be open to credit by examination unless specifically exempted by the District College. Academic divisions of the District Colleges determine the courses for which credit by examination may be granted. The Office of Student Learning at each District College maintains a current list of courses excluded from Credit by Examination. Documenting Credit Earned By Examination: For credit earned through the credit by examination provisions, the student’s academic record shall be clearly annotated to reflect that credit was earned by examination. Credit By Examination May Be Obtained By One Of The Following Methods: 1. External Examinations: (Title 5 Section 55052) a. Advanced Placement (AP): Students who earn scores of 3, 4 or 5 on the College Board AP Examinationstaken before high school graduation will receivecredit for each exam as specified in the catalog ofthe District College. b. International Baccalaureate (IB): Students whocomplete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above, and/or will receive 20 units of credit. Students whocomplete the IB Higher Level examinations withscores of 4, 5, 6, or 7 will receive credit for each exam as specified in the catalog of the District College. Ascore of 4 or higher on the IB Mathematics HL examwill satisfy the math competency requirement for the associate degree. Students will not receive credit forStandard Level exams. c. College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Students who earn scores of 50 or higher on a CLEP examwill receive credit for each exam as specified in thecatalog of the District College. 2. Internal Departmental Examinations: (locally administered exams) a. Students will receive credit by satisfactory completion of an examination administered by the DistrictCollege in lieu of completion of a course listed in the college catalog, provided that Credit by Examination is permitted for the course. See the Courses Excluded from Credit by Examination list maintained by eachDistrict College. Credit will be awarded with a lettergrade and/or P/NP (if the latter is ordinarily available for the course). If a letter grade is awarded, it willbe incorporated in the computation of the student’sgrade point average. b. A student may be granted credit if he or shesatisfactorily passes an examination approved andconducted by the District College discipline faculty. Such credit may be granted only to a student who isregistered at the District College and not on eitheracademic probation or progress probation, and only for a course listed in the District College’s catalog. c. The nature and content of the exam shall bedetermined solely by the District College disciplinefaculty in accordance with Title 5 Section 55002. The examination must be conducted on the campus of a District College or at a District satellite site. d. Units for which credit is given pursuant to thisprovision shall not be counted in determining the12 semester hours of credit in residency requirement for an associate degree. e. A District College shall charge a student a fee foradministering an examination pursuant to thisprovision which is equal to the enrollment fee forthe course. 3. High School to College Articulation: (Title 5 Section 55051) High school students may be granted college credit pursuant to established articulation agreements between the high school and a District College. The Board of Trustees shall permit articulated courses to be applied to certificate or associate degree requirements in accordance with this provision. The per-unit fee for high school credit by examination will not be charged. Articulated high school courses may be accepted in lieu of comparable District College courses to partially satisfy; a. Certificate requirements, including the total numberof units required for the certificate; or b. The major or area of emphasis requirements in adegree program. Students who complete articulated comparable courses must pass an exam to earn college credit for general education and/or major requirements for the associate degree. Cut Scores The number of units awarded for each type of examination is subject to change based on the establishment of cut scores and/or other evaluative measures developed by District college faculty in collaboration with the Academic Senates and /or a CSU Chancellor’s Office policy as pursuant to the AB 1985, and /or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Standards, Policies and Procedures latest version. Credit For External Examinations (AP, IB, And CLEP) The evaluation of credit for AP, IB, and CLEP examinations is done by a college counselor. Counselors may require additional documentation or information as necessary to determine eligibility for external credit. Credit granted for the examinations may be counted as credit toward an associate degree. The Counseling faculty at each District College will determine how the credit is used to satisfy general education and major requirements for the associate degree. Credit granted for these examinations may also be counted toward the satisfaction of IGETC or CSU-GE areas as allowed by the applicable standards for each form of transfer general education certification. Credit awarded for AP, IB, and CLEP examinations shall not impact the student’s GPA. Students granted credit for AP, IB, or CLEP examinations shall not earn credit toward an associate degree for duplicated college courses. Other colleges or universities may have different policies concerning the granting of credit for AP, IB, and CLEP examinations, and will evaluate the examinations based upon their own policies and practices. Credit For Internal Credit By Examination 1. Determination for Eligibility: • The examination is to be administered prior to the last day of the final examination period. • The course that the units will apply to must be listed in the college catalog. • The student must be currently registered and not on academic probation, progress probation, or dismissal at any District College. 2. Receive Credit by Examination: • The student has not earned college credit in more advanced subject matter, and has not received a grade (A, B, C, D, F, W, CR, P, CRE, NC, NP, or equivalent), in the course for which he or she is seeking Credit by Examination at a District College or any other educational institutions. • The appropriate petition (a “Petition for Credit by Examination” form) will be completed by the student and a college counselor, and forwarded to the appropriate academic division for administration of the examination. • Petitions must be approved by the division dean and received by the administering instructor no later than Friday of the tenth week of the full-length semester. 3. Units and Grades Recorded for Credit by Examination: • Transcript entries shall distinguish credit units obtained by examination from credit units obtained as a result of regular course enrollment. • A student seeking credit by examination will receive the appropriate letter grade (A, B, C, D, F, or P/NP) and will be charged the current enrollment fee per unit regardless of the grade received. Students who are unsuccessful in an attempt to challenge a course by examination will receive a D, F, or NP, and a record of the attempt for credit by examination will appear on a student’s transcript. Credit By Examination For A High School Articulated Course 1. Determination for Eligibility: • The course that the units will apply to must be listed in the college catalog. • The student must be currently registered at a high school with which a District College has an articulation agreement and in good standing as defined by their cumulative GPA at a minimum of 2.0 at the time the Credit by Examination credit is granted. • The student has not earned college credit in more advanced subject matter, and has not received a grade (A, B, C, D, F, W, CR, CRE, NC, NP, or equivalent), in the course for which he or she is seeking Credit by Examination at a District College or any other educational institutions. 2. Receive Credit by Examination: • The student will apply online to one of the colleges in the VCCCD and create an account in a District tracking system. • The student passes the college’s course via a comprehensive exam or evaluation determined solely by a District College faculty in the discipline. 3. Units and Grades Recorded: • Students who successfully pass the examination will be given a letter grade (A, B, or C) and “Credit by Examination” will be transcripted for the term in which it was earned. • Students who are unsuccessful in obtaining a standard grade of “C” or better will not be allowed to petition for credit and no record of the attempt for credit by examination will appear on a student’s transcript. Limits Of Credit By Examinations (All Methods): • Students may challenge a given credit-by-examination course only once. • Credits acquired by examination are not counted in determining the 12 semester units of credit in residency required for an associate degree. • Students should be aware that other colleges may not accept Credit by Examination for transfer purposes. • A student should be advised that the use of units granted through credit by examination policy towards establishing 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.) • A student may challenge no more than 12 units under the credit-by examination policy towards an associate degree or a certificate of achievement, except that units awarded for AP and IB examinations shall not be subject to such limit. • 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 a prerequisite to the one in which the student is currently enrolled, except that credit may be granted for more than one course in a sequence of required courses when approved by an administrator or his/ her designee responsible for vocational programs, or where the curriculum in occupational programs makes it necessary. Documentation Of Allowable Credit Awards Each District College shall maintain records of the courses for which units of credit may be granted through Credit by Examination. These records shall be maintained either in the Office of Academic Affairs or in the Student Services Office. See Board Policy 4235, Board Policy 4050 and Administrative Procedure 4050, and Administrative Procedure 4051. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT FOR OXNARD COLLEGE, CSU GE & IGETC Advanced Placement (AP Exam) Oxnard Course Equivalent for Use Within Major Oxnard GE Area for AA/AS OC GE Units Earned Total Oxnard Units Earned (includes GE units, major and elective units) American Institutions and/or CSU GE Breadth Area CSU GE Units Earned Toward CSU-GE Certification (semester) IGETC Area IGETC Units Earned Toward IGETC Cert. (qtr/sem) UC Units Earned Toward Transfer (qtr/sem) Art History ART R102 C1 or C2 3 6 C1 or C2 3 3A or 3B* 4/3 8/5.3 Studio Art: Drawing ART R106A n/a 0 3 n/a 0 n/a n/a 8/5.3 Studio Art: 2D Design ART R104A n/a 0 3 n/a 0 n/a n/a 8/5.3 Studio Art: 3D Design ART R180 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 n/a n/a 8/5.3 Studio Art Exam Limitation Max 6 units for all 3 exams 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units max for all 3 Studio Arts exams Biology BIOL R120 A1 4 6 B2+B3 4 5B and 5C 5/4 8/5.3 Calculus AB* MATH R120 D2 3 3 B4 3 2A 4/3 4/2.6 Calculus BC* MATH R121 D2 3 6 B4 3 2A 4/3 8/5.3 Calculus BC/AB Subscore No longer offered n/a D2 3 3 B4 3 2A 4/3 4/2.6 Calculus Exam Limitation Max credit: one exam Only one exam may be used for transfer/applied to the baccalaureate degree 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units max for both exams Chemistry CHEM R120 A2 4 6 B1+B3 (prior F'09) B1+B3 (after F'09) 6 4 5A and 5C 5/4 8/5.3 Chinese Language/Culture * n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 Comparative Government & Politics n/a B2 3 3 D 3 4 4/3 4/2.6 Computer Science A n/a n/a 0 3 n/a 0 n/a n/a 2/1.3 Computer Science AB Computer Science AB Exam is no longer offered n/a n/a 0 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 4/2.6 Computer Science Principles n/a n/a 0 6 B4 3 n/a n/a n/a Computer Science A and AB Exam Limitation Maximum credit: one exam Only one exam may be used for transfer/applied to the baccalaureate degree 4 qtr./2.7sem. units max for both CS A and AB exams. 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units for CS Principles English Language/Composition ENGL R101 D1 3 6 A2 3 1A 4/3 8/5.3 English Literature/Composition* ENGL R101 D1 or C2 3 6 A2 + C2 6 1A or 3B* 4/3 8/5.3 English Exam Limitation Max 6 units for both exams 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units max for both English exams Environmental Science n/a A2 4 4 B2+B3 (prior F'09) B1+B3 (after F'09) 4 5A and 5C 4/3 4/2.6 European History n/a B2 or C2 3 6 C2 or D 3 3B or 4* 4/3 8/5.3 French Language * n/a C2 3 6 C2 C2 6 (prior F'09) 3 (F'09-F'11) 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 French Language & Culture n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 French Literature * n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 (prior F'09) 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 French Language & Culture Exam Limitation Max credit: 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units German Language * (prior to F'09) n/a C2 3 6 C2 6 (prior F'09) 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 German Language * (F'09 to F'11) n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 German Language & Culture (F'09 or after) n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 German Language & Culture Exam Limitation Max credit: 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units Human Geography GEOG R105 B2 3 3 D 3 4 4/3 4/2.6 Italian Language & Culture * n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 Japanese Language & Culture * n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 Latin n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 Latin Literature (prior to F'09) n/a C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 4/2.6 Latin: Virgil (prior to F'12) n/a C2 3 3 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 4/2.6 Latin Exam Limitations (May 2013 and after) Max credit: 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units Advanced Placement (AP) Credit for Oxnard College, CSU GE and IGETC (continued) Advanced Placement (AP Exam) Oxnard Course Equivalent for Use Within Major Oxnard GE Area for AA/AS OC GE Units Earned Total Oxnard Units Earned (includes GE units, major and elective units) American Institutions and/or CSU GE Breadth Area CSU GE Units Earned Toward CSU-GE Certification (semester) IGETC Area IGETC Units Earned Toward IGETC Cert. (qtr/sem) UC Units Earned Toward Transfer (qtr/sem) Macroeconomics n/a B2 3 3 D 3 4 4/3 4/2.6 Microeconomics n/a B2 3 3 D 3 4 4/3 4/2.6 Music Theory n/a C1 3 6 C1 3 (prior to F'09) n/a n/a 8/5.3 Physics 1 - Algebra Based PHYS R101 A2 4 4 B1 + B3 4 5A and 5C 5/4 8/5.3 Physics 2 - Algebra Based n/a A2 4 4 B1 + B3 4 5A and 5C 5/4 8/5.3 Physics B No longer offered Physics B has been replaced by Physics 1 & 2 beginning 2014-2015 PHYS R101 A2 4 6 B1 + B3 B1 + B3 6 (prior F'09) 4 (F'09 - F/13) 5A and 5C 5/4 8/5.3 Physics C: Elect/Mag PHYS R101 A2 4 4 B1 + B3 4 5A and 5C 4/3 4/2.6 Physics C: Mechanics PHYS R101 A2 4 4 B1 + B3 4 5A and 5C 4/3 4/2.6 Physics Exam Limitations Max credit: 6 units for all exams Max credit: 4 sem units towards GE certification and 6 units for transfer/applied to the baccalaureate degree Max credit: 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units for all Physics exams Psychology PSY R101 B2 3 3 D 3 4 4/3 4/2.6 Seminar n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 n/a n/a n/a Spanish Language* No longer offered SPAN R101 & R102 C2 3 6 C2 C2 6 (prior S'14) 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 Spanish Language & Culture S'14 or after SPAN R101 & R102 C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 Spanish Language & Culture Exam Limitation Max credit: 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units Spanish Literature* prior to S'13 SPAN R103 & R104 C2 3 6 C2 C2 6 (prior S'13) 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 Spanish Literature & Culture S'13 and after SPAN R103 & R104 C2 3 6 C2 3 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 Spanish Literature & Culture Exam Limitation Max credit: 8 qtr./5.3 sem. units Statistics MATH R105 D2 3 3 B4 3 2A 4/3 4/2.6 U.S. Government and Politics POLS R101 B1 or B2 3 3 D + US - 2 3 4 + US - 2 4/3 4/2.6 U.S. History * HIST R130 & R140 B1 or C2 3 6 C2 or D + US - 1 3 3B or 4* + US - 1 4/3 8/5.3 World History * n/a B2 or C2 3 6 C2 or D 3 3B or 4* 4/3 8/5.3 NOTE: *AP exam may be used in either area (but not both) regardless of where the certifying CCC’s discipline is located. Rules for use of AP scores on IGETC: 1. A score of 3, 4, or 5 is required to grant credit for GE certification. An acceptable AP score for IGETC equates to either 3 semester or 4 quarter units for certification purposes. 2. Each AP exam may be applied to one GE area as satisfying one course requirement, with the exception of Language other than English (LOTE). (See Section 10.6.3 of IGETC Standards for more information). 3. 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. 4. There is no equivalent AP exam for Critical Thinking/Composition (IGETC Area 1B/ CSU GE-Breadth Area A3) requirement. 5. Students earning scores of 3, 4, or 5 in the physical and biological science AP examinations earn credit toward the lecture and meet the laboratory activity requirement. • For IGETC: AP exams in Biology, Chemistry Physics 1, Physics 2, 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. 6. Actual AP transfer credit awarded for these and other AP exams for admission and major preparation is determined by the CSU and UC. The UC Policy for AP credit can be found at: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/exam-credit/ ap-credits/index.html and the IGETC Standards, Policies and Procedures, version 1.9 (2018). 7. Music Theory subscore – UC grants credit for the full Music Theory exam. Students who earn only a subscore will not receive exam credit. Rules for use of AP scores on CSU GE-Breadth: The CSU has a systemwide policy for these and other AP exams for awarding transfer credit for admission. The CSU policy for AP can be found at http://www.calstate.edu/acadaff/ codedmemos/ASA-2018-06.pdf 1. If a student passes more than one AP exam in calculus or computer science, only one examination may be applied to the baccalaureate. 2. Students who pass AP Environmental Science earn 4 units of credit. Tests prior to Fall 2009 may apply to either B1+B3 or B2+B3 of CSU GE-Breadth. Fall of 2009 or later, those credits may only apply to B1+B3). 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 units of credit may be applied to a certification in CSU GE-Breadth. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) TEST EQUIVALENCY LIST FOR OXNARD COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Minimum Passing IB Score OC & CSU Oxnard College General Education Category OC GE Units Earned Total OC Units Earned (includes GE units) CSU GE Units earned toward CSU GE- Breadth Cert. CSU GE Area Minimum Passing Score for IGETC IGETC Area IGETC Units earned toward Cert. (qtr/sem) Total UC Units earned toward Transfer (includes GE units) (qtr/sem) IB Biology HL 5 A1 3 6 3 B2 5 5B (w/ out lab) 4/3 8/5.3 IB Chemistry HL 5 A2 3 6 3 B1 5 5A (w/ out lab) 4/3 8/5.3 IB Economics HL 5 B2 3 6 3 D 5 4 4/3 8/5.3 IB Geography HL 5 B2 3 6 3 D 5 4 4/3 8/5.3 IB History (Any region) HL 5 B2 3 6 3 *C2 or D 5 *3B or 4 4/3 8/5.3 IB Language A Literature HL 4 C2 3 6 3 C2 5 n/a n/a n/a IB Language A Language & Literature HL 4 C2 3 6 3 C2 5 n/a n/a n/a IB Language A1 (any language) HL 4 C2 3 6 3 (Prior F'13) C2 5 3B 4/3 8/5.3 IB Language A2 (any language) HL 4 C2 3 6 3 (Prior F'13) C2 5 3B 4/3 8/5.3 IB Language A1 (any language except English) HL 4 C2 3 6 n/a n/a 5 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 IB Language A2 (any language except English) HL 4 C2 3 6 n/a n/a 5 3B and 6A 4/3 8/5.3 IB Language B (any language) HL 4 C2 3 6 0 n/a 5 6A 4/3 8/5.3 ‡ IB Mathematics HL 4 D2 3 6 3 B4 5 2A 4/3 8/5.3 IB Physics HL 5 A2 3 6 3 B1 5 5A 4/3 8/5.3 IB Psychology HL 5 B2 3 6 3 D 5 4 4/3 8/5.3 IB Theatre HL 4 C1 3 6 3 C1 5 3A 4/3 8/5.3 NOTES: All units shown on this chart are semester units except those listed for IGETC which include quarter and semester units. * IB exam may be used in either area regardless of where the certifying CCC’s discipline is located. ‡ A score of 4 or higher on the IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) exam will satisfy Oxnard College’s math competency requirement for the associate degree. Rules for using International Baccalaureate (IB) credit for Transfer, IGETC, CSU GE-Breadth and Oxnard College General Education 1. A minimum score of 5 on these IB subjects is considered a passing score by the VCCCD, CSU, and UC to earn elective units, except where noted. 2. A score of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level (HL) exams is required to grant credit for IGETC certification, CSU GE-Breadth certification, or for Oxnard College Associate Degree credit except where noted otherwise. 3. An acceptable IB score equates to either 3 semester/4 quarter units for certification purposes. 4. For more information about course credit awarded for admission and in majors by individual campuses, visit http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ counselors/exam-credit/ib-credits/index.html 5. CSU also grants unit credit for transfer purposes of IB HL exams (see CSU policy at https://www.calstate.edu/AcadAff/codedMemos/ASA-2018-06.pdf). Each campus in the CSU system determines how it will apply external examinations toward credit in the major. Contact the individual campus for more information. 6. Students will not receive credit for Standard Level exams. 7. Students who have earned credit for an IB exam should not take a comparable college course because credit will not be granted for both. 8. The IB curriculum offers language at various levels for native and non-native speakers. Language B courses are offered at the intermediate level for non-natives. Language A1 and A2 are advanced courses in literature for native and non-native speakers, respectively. Reference: IGETC Standards, Version 1.9 2018 (section 7.2) and CSU E.O. 1036 Section 1.2.4 and Coded Memo 1.8 (2017) ASA 2018-06. IB Policies Specific to Oxnard College 1. Students who complete the IB Diploma with a score of 30 or above will receive 20 semester units of credit for Oxnard College. 2. Students completing IB Higher Level exams with scores of 5, 6, or 7 will receive 6 units of credit for each exam. 3. Students will not receive credit for Standard Level exams. 4. Credits awarded for IB exams shall not impact a student’s GPA at Oxnard College. 5. Units granted for IB will not be subject to the unit limits for credit by exam or Pass/No Pass grading which otherwise applies within the district. 6. Credits acquired by exam are not counted in determining the 12 semester units in residence at Oxnard College required for an Associate Degree. Reference: IGETC Standards, Version 1.9 2018 (section 7.2) and CSU E.O. 1036 Section 1.2.4 and Coded Memo ASA 2018-06. COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP) CLEP Exam Passing Score Oxnard College General Education Placement OC GE Units Earned Total OC Units Earned CSU GE Breadth and/or American Institutions Area Semester Credits Toward CSU GE-Breadth Certification American Government 50 B1 American History/Institutions or B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 D 3 American Literature 50 C2 Humanities 3 3 C2 3 Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 50 C2 Humanities 3 3 C2 3 Biology 50 A1 Biological Science 3 3 B2 3 Calculus 50 D2 Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 3 B4 3 Chemistry 50 A2 Physical Science 3 3 B1 3 College Algebra 50 D2 Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 3 B4 3 College Algebra - Trigonometry 50 D2 Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 3 B4 3 College Composition 50 n/a 0 0 n/a 0 College Composition - Modular 50 n/a 0 0 n/a 0 College Mathematics 50 D2 Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 3 n/a 0 English Composition - w/essay or no essay 50 n/a 0 0 n/a 0 English Literature (for tests taken prior to F'11) 50 C2 Humanities 3 3 C2 3 Financial Accounting 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 French Level I* 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 French Level II* (for tests taken prior to F'15) 59 C2 Humanities 3 6 C2 3 French Level II* (for tests taken F'15 or after) 59 C2 Humanities 3 6 C2 3 Freshman College Composition 50 n/a 0 0 n/a 0 German Level I* 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 German Level II* (for tests taken prior to F'15) 60 C2 Humanities 3 6 C2 3 German Level II* (for tests taken F'15 or after) 60 C2 Humanities 3 6 C2 3 History, United States I 50 B1 American History/Institutions or B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 D + US-1 3 History, United States II 50 B1 American History/Institutions or B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 D + US-1 3 Human Growth & Development 50 B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 E 3 Humanities 50 C2 Humanities 3 3 C2 3 Info. Systems & Computer Applications 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 Intro. to Educational Psychology 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 Introductory Business Law 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 Introductory Psychology 50 B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 D 3 Introductory Sociology 50 B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 D 3 CLEP Table (continued) CLEP Exam Passing Score Oxnard College General Education Placement OC GE Units Earned Total OC Units Earned CSU GE Breadth and/or American Institutions Area Semester Credits Toward CSU GE-Breadth Certification Natural Sciences 50 A1 Biological or A2 Physical Sciences 3 3 B1 or B2 3 Pre-Calculus 50 D2 Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 3 B4 3 Principles of Accounting 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 Principles of Macroeconomics 50 B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 D 3 Principles of Management 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 Principles of Marketing 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 Principles of Microeconomics 50 B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 D 3 Social Sciences and History 50 n/a 0 0 n/a 0 Spanish Level I* 50 n/a 0 3 n/a 0 Spanish Level II* (for tests taken prior to F'15) 63 C2 Humanities 3 6 C2 3 Spanish Level II* (for tests taken F'15 or after) 63 C2 Humanities 3 6 C2 3 Trigonometry (for tests taken prior to F'06) 50 D2 Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 3 B4 3 Western Civilization I 50 C2 Humanities or B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 C2 or D 3 Western Civilization II 50 C2 Humanities or B2 Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 3 D 3 Note: Each campus in the California State University system determines how it will apply external examinations toward credit in the major. For students not already certified in GE and/or American Institutions, the campus also determines how to apply credit from such exams toward the local degree requirements. If a student passes more than one CLEP test in the same language other than English (e.g. two exams in French), then only one examination may be applied to the baccalaureate. For each test in a language other than English, a passing score of 50 is considered “Level I” and earns six units of baccalaureate credit; the higher score listed for each test is considered “Level II” and earns additional units of credit and placement in Area C2 of GE Breadth, as noted. Reference: CSU EO 1036, Section 1.2.4 and CSU Coded Memorandum ASA-2018-06 and ASCCC Resolution 9.01 S11 CCC CLEP Exam Equivalency List; Approved by OC Curriculum Committee on 1/28/2015. COURSE AND PROGRAM INFORMATION .................. .................. .... ..................... ..Accounting - Air Conditioning .................. 101-108 American Sign Language - Anthropology 113-115 Art - Automotive Body Repair .................. 121-131 Automotive Tech - Biological Sciences .... 133-138 Border Studies - Chemistry ..................... 143-148 Chicana/o Studies - Child Development .. 152-153 Coastal Environment - Computer Sys ......154-162 Computer Network - Culinary Arts ..........162-167 Dance - Dental Hygiene ............................172-178 Digital Media Studies - Economics ...........185-191 Education - Environmental Science .........194-209 Film, TV & Media - Fire Technology ..........211-215 Geography/GIS - Global Studies ..............219-224 Health Education - Hospitality Mgmt ......225-233 Intercollegiate Athletics - Learning Skills 236-242 Lifeguarding - Mathematics .....................244-246 Music - Paralegal Studies .........................252-256 Personal Growth - Physical Ed .................259-264 Physical Science - Political Science ..........269-273 Psychology - Public Safety ........................277-282 Social Justice Studies - Spanish ................282-288 Theatre - Urban Studies ...........................291-292 Non-Credit Courses at Oxnard College ..........293 COURSE INFORMATION Offering of Courses as Described in the Catalog Occasionally there may be changes concerning course numbers, titles, units of credit, prerequisites, hours, or course descriptions made after publication of the Catalog. Efforts will be made through the Schedules of Classes, public media, and at the time of registration, to notify students of any changes other than as described in the Catalog. All degree applicable courses listed in the Catalog meet major, area of emphasis, general education, or elective credit requirements for approved degree, certificate, or proficiency programs. The College will make every effort to regularly offer each of the credit courses listed under the Course and Program Descriptions. “Regularly offered” shall mean a frequency of not less than once in two years. The student who plans to satisfy the requirements for a particular academic goal such as a Certificate of Achievement, an Associate Degree, and/or the completion of courses necessary to prepare for transfer into a baccalaureate major must carefully plan a program of study to complete all requirements in a timely fashion. The student may consult with appropriate instructional divisions to determine the frequency of course offerings. Offering of Courses as Listed in the Schedule of Classes The College reserves the right to cancel any course section scheduled for any term if enrollment is insufficient. 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. In the course number designations, the following subject or departmental title abbreviations are used: AB Automotive Body and Fender Repair AC Air Conditioning and Refrigeration ACCT Accounting ACS Automation and Control Systems ACT Assistive Computer Technology ADS Addictive Disorders Studies ANAT Anatomy ANTH Anthropology ART Art ASL American Sign Language AST Astronomy AT Automotive Technology BIOL Biology BRS Border Studies BUS Business CAOT Computer Applications and Office Technologies CHEM Chemistry CHST Chicana/o Studies CIS Computer Information Systems CNIT Computer Networking/ Information Management COMM Communication Studies COT Cooperative Work Experience CRM Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management DA Dental Assisting DANC Dance DH Dental Hygiene DMS Digital Media Studies ECE Early Childhood Education ECON Economics EDU Education EMT Emergency Medical Technology ENGL English ENGR Engineering ESL English as a Second Language ESRM Environmental Science & Resource Management FT Fire Technology FTVE Film, Television & Electronic Media GEOG Geography GEOL Geology GIS Geographical Information Systems GLST Global Studies HED Health Education HIST History HM Hospitality Management ICA Intercollegiate Athletics IDS Interdisciplinary Studies LS Learning Skills MATH Mathematics MICR Microbiology MST Marine Studies MUS Music PE Physical Education PG Personal Growth PHIL Philosophy PHSC Physical Science PHSO Physiology PHYS Physics PLS Paralegal Studies POLS Political Science PSY Psychology SJS Social Justice Studies SOC Sociology SPAN Spanish THTR Theatre URBS Urban Studies Course Identification Course identification is comprised of the course discipline name or abbreviated name (prefix) and course number (for example, ENGL R101). 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. Courses numbered 10 (ten) through 99 (ninety-nine) will have one leading zero preceding the actual number. Sometimes an alphabetic character is appended to the course identification (for example, PE R131A and PE R131B). Courses numbered R100-R199 are deemed baccalaureate level and CSU transferable. Honors Courses Oxnard College offers Honors level courses, designated with an “H” following the course number. Honors courses provide enriched general education curricula emphasizing critical thinking, writing, and research at the community college. Students who select the honors option for a course will receive an honors designation on their transcript for each successfully completed course. The following honors courses are offered: ACCT R101H, ANTH R101H, ANTH R102H, ANTH R111H, BIOL R101H, ECON R101H, ECON R102H,ENGL R101H, ENGL R102H, HIST R125H, HIST R130H, HIST R140H, HIST R150H, HIST R160H, MATH R105H, PHIL R101H, PHIL R102H, PHIL R115H, POLS R125H, PSY R101H, and SOC R101H. For more information please contact Honors Coordinator Dr. Josh Leiser at jlieser@vcccd.edu or 805-678-5078. Semester Unit Credit The semester unit credit of the course is shown by a number(s) following the course title. As defined by Title 5, Section 55002.5, the semester unit is based on three hours of work study; one lecture hour with two attendant hours of preparation or three hours of laboratory activity requiring special facilities or equipment. Most courses have fixed units; few have variable units. The unit value of each variable-unit course will be specified in the Schedule of Classes each term. In certain instances, the hours of instruction in some variable unit courses may be reduced and credit reduced proportionately. Prerequisites, Corequisites and Advisories on Recommended Preparation Prerequisites a condition of enrollment that a student is required to meet in order to demonstrate current readiness for enrollment in a course or educational program. The prerequisite ensures that students will achieve skills or knowledge necessary for success in a course or program. For example, a course might require completion of an English course (or placement into English at a specific level) before the student may enroll in a Philosophy course that requires high level reading and writing skills. For example, a student enrolling in general biology is likely to have serious difficulty without adequate preparation in intermediate algebra and introduction to chemistry. Some prerequisites are required by state statute or regulation. Prerequisites on transferable courses are often determined by four-year institutions which may require specific prerequisites in order to award credit for these courses. Corequisites a condition of enrollment consisting of a course which a student is required to take simultaneously in order to enroll and succeed in another course. The student acquires the necessary skills, concepts, and/or information in the corequisite course that supports success in the target course. Since the corequisite course provides skills or knowledge necessary for successful completion of another course, it is highly unlikely that the student can achieve a satisfactory grade in the course for which the corequisite is being established without the skills and knowledge provided in the corequisite course. Advisory/Recommended Preparation a condition of enrollment that a student is advised, but not required, to meet before or in conjunction with enrollment in a course or educational program. While encouraged to do so, students are not required to satisfy recommended preparation guidelines to enroll in a course. Course prerequisites, corequisites or recommended preparation are specified within course descriptions announced in the Catalog and the Schedule of Classes. Students are expected to have completed the prerequisite course with a satisfactory grade of C or better or P (Pass) and if applicable be enrolled in the corequisite required of all courses in which they enroll. Limitations on Course Enrollment Limitations Conditions of enrollment that a student must meet before enrollment in a course or educational program. The college will only restrict enrollment in a course when the restriction is specifically required by statute or legislation, by prerequisites and/or corequisites, or by health and safety considerations. Other limitations can include facility limitations, faculty availability, funding limitations or other constraints imposed by code, regulations or contracts. The college can provide special registration assistance to the disabled or disadvantaged student. And, the college can enroll students in accordance with a priority system adopted by the local Board of Trustees. (e.g., CRM R102A-Limitations: current negative TB test or chest x-ray) Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) is a statewide numbering system independent from the course numbers assigned by local California community colleges. A C-ID number next to a course signals that participating California colleges and universities have determined that courses offered by California community colleges are comparable in content and scope to courses offered on their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or local course number. (e.g. Oxnard’s PSY R108 has been approved for C-ID PSY 180) For further information, please refer to C-ID information in the catalog and https://c-id.net. Co-designated, Cross-listed, or Same-As Courses The College offers some of its courses as co-designated, cross- listed, or same-as between two or more disciplines. Where this occurs, all aspects of the co-designated courses are identical, except the course identifier (course discipline abbreviation) and possibly the course numbers and/or alpha characters following the discipline abbreviation, which may be identical or may differ. All other aspects are the same (title, units, hours, description, repeat capability, transferability, etc.). These courses are identified in the Course and Program Descriptions section of the Catalog. Courses which are co-designated or cross-listed are identified by the phrase “Same as . . .” Courses Offered on a Pass/No Pass Basis Only By far, most of the courses offered by the college are offered for a letter grade. Students enrolled in these courses have the right to petition to be evaluated on a pass/no pass (P/NP) basis; interested students should consult the Academic Policies section of this Catalog. Courses that are offered exclusively on a P/NP basis (letter grade not possible) are so noted following the course description. All other courses without this notation are offered for a letter grade unless the student successfully petitions otherwise. Courses Not Applicable for Degree Credit The majority of courses offered by the College are applicable for degree credit. Courses that are not applicable for degree credit are so noted following the course description with the notation of “Not applicable for degree credit.” Students enrolled in these courses 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 courses will not apply toward Proficiency Awards, Certificates of Achievement, or Associate degrees. Transfer Course Identification Courses offered by Oxnard College provide a wide selection of curricula that meet the requirements for most university majors. To assist students in planning their programs of study, all credit courses offered by Oxnard College are classified as follows: 1. No notation of transfer credit following the course description indicates that the course is not designed to transfer to public (and most independent) four-year colleges or universities. At Oxnard College, all courses numbered R001 - R099 are non- transferable courses. 2. The notation of transfer credit after the course descriptionis followed by the abbreviation CSU meaning that the course will transfer to any of the 23 campuses of the CaliforniaState University (Channel Islands, Northridge, etc.) and/or isfollowed by the abbreviation UC meaning that the course will transfer to any of the nine undergraduate campuses of theUniversity of California (Santa Barbara, UCLA, etc.) 3. Courses numbered R100-R199 are deemed baccalaureatelevel and CSU transferable. The notation of transfer creditis defined to mean that the course is acceptable for unitcredit for admissions purposes and for credit towardsa baccalaureate degree only. Students interested in theapplicability of particular courses for use in satisfaction ofmajor preparation requirements and/or general educationrequirements are advised to consult the transfer information section of the Catalog and an Oxnard College counselor. 4. The notation of credit limitations following the transfercredit statement indicates that one or more public four-yearinstitutions impose some kind of limitation on the course. Inthis case, consult your counselor concerning the transferability of the course. Additional transfer information is available from the Counseling Office or the www.assist.org website. Field Trips Field trips are required activities for a number of courses in the College curriculum. For any such courses, it is intended that they be clearly identified in the College Catalog and the Schedule of Classes. For other courses, a field trip or an off-campus activity may be optional for the students enrolled. According to policy adopted by the College District’s governing board, all persons making any type of field trip or excursion shall be deemed to have waived all claims for injury, accident, illness, or death during, or by reason of, the field trip or excursion. The College assumes no liability for students’ personal property. This includes course or related College activities, on campus, at off- campus facilities, and college-sponsored field trips. Courses Designated as Repeatable A statement following the course description noting the repeatability of a course will specify the number of times a course or a course within a “family of courses” can be repeated. “Students shall be permitted to enroll in no more than four semesters in an active participatory course in PE, visual or performing arts that are “related in content” to other courses -(Title 5 5500 (l)).” Courses that are related in content when the courses have “similar primary educational activities in which skills levels or variations are separated into distinct courses with different student learning outcomes for each level or variation.” Oxnard College has defined courses related in content as a “family of courses” for the following disciplines: Art, Dance, and Music. For more information refer to the Oxnard College Families of Courses table below and Appendix XIV on page 322. The absence of a repeat capability statement is always intended to designate a course which may be taken one time only. Oxnard College Families Of Courses Distinct But Related Courses A Student May Enroll In A Maximum Of Four (4) Courses From A Family. Modern Dance DANC R102A Modern Dance I DANC R102B Modern Dance II Modern Jazz DANC R104A Modern Jazz I DANC R104B Modern Jazz II Mexican Folklorico Dance DANC R110A Mexican Folklorico Dance I DANC R110B Mexican Folklorico Dance II Drawing And Composition ART R106A Drawing And Composition I ART R106B Drawing And Composition II ART R106C Drawing And Composition III Painting ART R108A Beginning Oil Painting ART R108B Intermediate Oil Painting ART R108C Advanced Oil Painting ART R110A Beginning Acrylic Painting ART R110B Intermediate Acrylic Painting ART R110C Advanced Acrylic Painting Sculpture ART R155 Beginning Sculpture ART R156 Intermediate Sculpture Life Drawing ART R126A Life Drawing I ART R126B Life Drawing II ART R126C Life Drawing III Guitar MUS R118A Guitar I MUS R118B Guitar II MUS R118C Guitar III MUS R118D Guitar IV HOW TO READ THE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Semester units of credit earned by passing this course Course Number: Discipline (AT = Automotive Technology) first, then R+Course Number (All Oxnard Courses use "R") Course Title Prerequisites: Classes that must be completed prior to taking this course AT R014 Advanced Engine Performance 4 Units Prerequisites: AT R013 Corequisites: AT R014L This advanced course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose engine control management systems of modern vehicles. The L-1 certification by ASE requires the most knowledge and preparation in the series of tests offered by ASE for automobiles. Preparation for the ASE L-1 certification in advanced engine performance will be included. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: none Course Description Corequisites: Classes that must be taken in the same semester as this course. An Advisory course is not required, but is strongly recommended that the student take the course or be very familiar with the subject matter in the advisory course Field trip requirements Transfer Credit: none This course does not transfer to either CSU or UC schools C-ID Number: Statewide numbering system allowing students todetermine if the course is comparable in content and scope to courses offered at other colleges. GEOG R101 Elements of Physical Geography 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GEOL 110 This course is an introduction to physical geography as a spatial study which investigates the “human/environment” interaction process incorporating the elements of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Global environmental issues will also be reviewed. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1 IGETC: 5A Hours: Total lecture and/or lab hours per week For many science courses there is a corresponding one- unit laboratory course that is designed to be taken during the same semester - it will have the same course number but ends with the letter "L" Transfer Credit: indicates if the course provides transferable units to the California State University (CSU) or to both the CSU and University of California (UC) OC GE, CSU GE- Breadth and IGETC apply to the General Education patterns this course satisifies Prerequisites can also include multiple measures in addition to courses MATH R005 Beginning and 6 Units Intermediate Algebra for Statistics and Liberal Arts Hours: 6 lecture weekly Prerequisites: none This is a course in algebra designed to meet the intermediate algebra competencies for an A.A. or A.S. degree and to expose students to concepts and applications faced in statistics and liberal arts. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none OC GE: D2 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none Grading Basis: Course may only be taken "pass/no pass only" or course may be taken "pass/no pass" at student's option. Courses that don't specify this are taken for a letter grade only. Credit goes to the Oxnard Associate Degree (OC GE D2), but does not transfer to CSU or UC Courses numbered R001 to R099 are non-transferable COURSE AND PROGRAM INFORMATION ACCOUNTING Students interested in majoring in Accounting after transfer to a four-year university should check www.assist.org for pre- major requirements that may be completed at Oxnard College to prepare them for transfer. In addition, many CSU campuses have deemed the AS-T in Business Administration as similar to their Accounting majors or emphasis in Accounting, making completion of that AS-T advantageous for students. To determine if the AS-T in Business Administration is the best preparation for Accounting majors at a particular CSU, students should check the website adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from a counselor. For more information contact: Ed Bassey (805) 678-5041 ebassey@vcccd.edu Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the program: • Students will complete exercises involving reflection, criticalreview and analysis of accounting problems in Financial andManagerial accounting. • Students will prepare, interpret and summarize FinancialReports for external users. • Students will master an understanding of the AccountingCycle and computerized accounting. ACCOUNTING COURSES ACCT R101 Financial Accounting 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: BUS R001 C-ID: ACCT 110 This is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by business owners, managers, investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and statement analysis. It also includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ACCT R101H Honors: Financial 3 Units Accounting Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: BUS R001 C-ID: ACCT 110 This is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by business owners, managers, investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and statement analysis. Includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. Honors work will require a deeper understanding of the material and completion of honors assignment. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ACCT R102 Managerial Accounting 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ACCT R101 or ACCT R101H C-ID: ACCT 120 This is the study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations and controlling. Focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure and cost-volume-profit analysis. Includes issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ACCT R104 Accounting Ethics 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course surveys professional ethics for the accounting profession in the context of ethical theory, the history of ethical thought, the nature of accounting, tax and auditing fiduciary responsibilities, the rules of accounting codes of conduct, financial statement representations and fraud, and the theoretical and practical application of ethical principles to business situations. Topics include ethical standards specific to the accounting profession, an examination of the balance between the competing interests of the accountant’s roles as management consultant and reporter of financial information to third parties, and the interests of businesses, government and professional regulatory agencies and the public. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ACCT R110 QuickBooks 1 1.5 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: BUS R001 QuickBooks® is a complete computerized accounting system for small businesses. Topics include a review of basic accounting concepts, preparation of business reports and graphs, and the creation of a company using QuickBooks accounting. This course also covers creation and operation of a detailed accounting system for new and existing businesses. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ACCT R111 QuickBooks 2 1.5 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: ACCT R110 QuickBooks® is a complete computerized accounting system for small businesses. This advanced course covers planning and budgeting, progress billing, file importing and exporting, and creating reports and graphs. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES The Addictive Disorders Studies (ADS) Program at Oxnard College 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. Students completing this program will have the necessary educational and skills requirements to APPLY for certification through the California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). For more information contact: Dr. Michael Webb (805) 678-5043 mwebb@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES This California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) approved program will prepare students for several different careers in the Addiction Counseling field. Students in this program will develop necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be effective in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Students will learn the responsibilities of a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) by doing intakes, screening, and assessments, motivational interviewing, supportive and group counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral, case write-ups, and treatment planning. Students completing this program will have the necessary education and skills required to apply for CATC certification through the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC). The ACCBC for CAADE is an autonomous authority that confers credentials, standards, and requirements for CAADE. CAADE application forms and information can be found on their website at www.accbc.org/catc/. In addition, students who complete CAADE accredited programs may apply for certification through the California Association of DUI Treatment Program (CADTP) at https://www. cadtp.org and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) at www.ccapp.us. These additional certifications will assist students in building their career in the Addiction Counseling field. Required Core Courses Units ADS R101 Overview of Addiction 3 ADS R102 Case Management 3 ADS R103 Physiology and Pharmacology of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 ADS R104 Addiction Counseling Theories and Techniques 3 ADS R105A Group Leadership I 3 ADS R105B Group Leadership II 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 1 ADS R110B Alcohol and Drug Studies Field Experience II 1 ADS R113A Co-Occurring Disorders I 3 ADS R124 Ethics and Confidentiality for Alcohol/Drug Studies 3 COT R190V Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience 4 or COT R191V Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience 4 General Education This A.S. degree requires completion of the Oxnard College General Education pattern. Total Required Major Units 39 Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Free Electives Required 0 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 68 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the program: • Describe the biological, genetic and social factors thatcontribute to addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. • Apply critical thinking to addiction data and becomeacquainted with the relationship to drugs and alcohol usage and crime. • Deliver articulate presentations both written and oral. • Demonstrate familiarity with the standards of professional ethics in the field of substance abuse prevention. • Apply their knowledge of addiction prevention in both theoretical and practical settings, including in the workplace and in society in general. • Improve information retrieval and organizational skills including the use of online resources, resulting in the ability to refer clients to the appropriate clinical resources. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM The Addictive Disorders Studies in the Criminal Justice System program prepares students to enter the field of treatment providers 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 degree will also be trained to work in the adolescent and adult drug court systems, pre-release and after- care programs, and intensive probation models. Graduates completing this program will be qualified to apply for a number of certifications including Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) through the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of California (ACCBC). The ACCBC for CAADE is an autonomous authority that confers credentials, standards, and requirements for CAADE. Application forms and information can be found on their website at www.accbc.org/catc/. Required Core Courses Units ADS R101 Overview of Addiction 3 ADS R104 Addiction Counseling Theories and Techniques 3 ADS R106 Adult Children of Alcoholics 3 ADS R107 Alcohol/Drug Treatment of Adolescents 3 ADS R113A Co-Occurring Disorders I 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 COT R190V Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience 1.5 or COT R191V Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience 1.5 General Education This A.S. degree requires completion of the Oxnard College General Education pattern. Total Required Major Units 31.5 Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Free Electives Required 0 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60.5 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the ADS in the Criminal Justice System program students will be able to: • Identify concepts central to the relationship of addiction that lead to significant involvement in the criminal justice system. • Apply critical thinking to addiction data and become acquainted with the relationship to drugs and alcohol usage and crime. • Learn how to deliver/articulate presentations both written and oral. • Demonstrate familiarity with the standards of professional ethics in the field of substance abuse prevention. • Apply their knowledge of addiction prevention in both theoretical and practical settings, including in the workplace and in society in general. • Improve information retrieval and organizational skills including the use of online resources, resulting in the ability to refer clients to the appropriate clinical resources. • Describe the biological, genetic and social factors that contribute to addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES FOR ALCOHOL/DRUG COUNSELORS For those who have already completed the Addictive Disorders Studies Program, this is an advanced certificate program tailored to meet the demands of new developments in the field. Emphasis will be given to develop special knowledge and skills for treatment in the increasingly complex areas of substance abuse. Students with this certificate will be trained to work as clinical supervisors, domestic violence facilitators, addiction and trauma counselors, program managers and prevention specialists. Required Core Courses Units ADS R105B Group Leadership II 3 ADS R111 Management and Supervision in Alcohol Programs 3 ADS R112 Prevention Overview 3 ADS R115 Alcohol, Drugs, Eating Disorders, and Nutrition 3 ADS R121 Alcohol/Drugs and Domestic Violence 3 ADS R122 Reducing Binge & Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility 3 ADS R123 Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Trauma 3 Total Required Major Units 21 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 10 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the program: • Master concepts central to counseling alcohol and/or drugaddiction, i.e., interviewing skills, leadership methods. • Identify major factors that lead to human resourceprocesses of assistance, discipline and dismissal ofemployees. • Demonstrate familiarity with the correct protocol incounseling clients. • Apply their knowledge in a counseling setting in theworkplace or in a treatment center. • Locate and use online resources resulting in the improvedability to refer clients to appropriate clinical resources. ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COURSES ADS R101 Overview of Addiction 3 Units Hours: 3 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 effects of addiction and current modalities of treatment. Fulfills one 3-unit chemical core requirement for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ADS R102 Case Management 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ADS R101 This course will teach students a comprehensive foundation of tools and techniques for assessment, orientation, treatment planning, relapse prevention and aftercare planning. Students will also learn crisis intervention techniques and the dynamics of interventions. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R103 Physiology and 3 Units Pharmacology of Alcohol and Other Drugs Hours: 3 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 in detail the effects of all the major drugs on the body and will show how the new synthetic drugs and other addictions affect the bio-chemistry 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 the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ADS R104 Addiction Counseling 3 Units Theories and Techniques Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ADS 120X This course is designed to teach students basic interview and counseling techniques appropriate for paraprofessionals. The focus is on developing an understanding of and basic competency in one-on-one counseling skills most relevant to addiction treatment with an emphasis on the principles of motivational counseling and client empowering approaches. There is a strong emphasis on ethics and professional boundaries and the clear distinction between professional counseling and self-help group sponsorship. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills requirement for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R105A Group Leadership I 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ADS R101 Advisories: ADS R104 C-ID: ADS 130X This course is designed to familiarize students with group dynamics and group leadership, especially groups involving recovering alcoholic and drug addicts. The focus is on group development, interpersonal and intrapersonal processes, and group facilitation skills. This course offers practicums in group leadership skills, examines various types of groups and teaches specific skills for facilitating behavior change with recovering addicts. Fulfills one 3-unit skills requirements for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R105B Group Leadership II 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ADS R105A This course in group counseling is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills training in advanced group leadership and advanced counseling skills and techniques. Students will learn to: broaden their effective questioning skills in order to identify client defense mechanisms, symptoms of psychopathology, improve awareness in addressing co- occurring disorders and other considerations when working with resistant clients and other barriers effecting treatment outcome. They will learn how to use and integrate counseling theories, engage in depth work with clients, and how to develop a group session format. Advanced skill delivery methods will be demonstrated and integrated in the course simulation exercises. Special attention will also be given to addressing and managing difficult clients, court-mandated and probation- mandated treatment program requirements; and interacting with probationers/parolees. Other counseling issues will be addressed as they relate to working within the scope of practice and competence for addiction professionals which support evidence-based treatment practices. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R106 Adult Children 3 Units of Alcoholics Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is specifically designed for potential counselors to develop self-awareness and examine clients’ 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. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills requirement for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R107 Alcohol/Drug Treatment 3 Units of Adolescents Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course integrates the biological, psychological and social factors of teen development into a comprehensive model which specifically addresses the ever changing and evolving current needs of adolescents, establishing the differences between adolescent and adult treatment engagement, assessment, counseling skills and readiness to change. This course also addresses screening, assessing, and identifying symptoms of substance use/abuse, other process addictions, compulsive behaviors, possible learning and co-occurring disorders. We will discuss the importance of making viable and successful referrals for teens and their families, current adolescent trends related to substance use, language, social media immersion, risk-taking/choice making, relationship influences and self- image. Students will learn the effects of childhood trauma, dating violence/sexual harassment, and drug facilitated sexual abuse. We will discuss specific challenges, disruptive influences and barriers effecting adolescent development, recovery, physical health, emotional wellness, autonomy and positive self-worth, and aspects and experiences of adolescents moving through the juvenile justice system. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R108 Alcohol/Drugs and 3 Units Human Development Hours: 3 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 the disruptive influences of alcohol and drugs on human development will be given along with the ways human service occupations develop systems and services to minimize these influences. This course fulfills one 3-unit behavioral requirement for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and Domain VI of TAP 21 (Technical Assistance Publication Series: Addiction Counseling Competencies). Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R109 Counseling Addicted 3 Units Families Hours: 3 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 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 the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and Domain VC and VI of TAP 21 (Technical Assistance Publication Series: Addiction Counseling Competencies). Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R110A Alcohol and Drug Studies 1 Unit Field Experience I Hours: 1 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ADS R101 and ADS R102 and ADS R103 and ADS R104 and ADS R105A This course guides students through the work experience hours required for students to gain experience in applied alcohol studies. Students will be instructed on working in community agencies such as mental health, youth correction, shelters for the homeless, social services, selected industrial settings, military bases, Alcoholic Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other private and public facilities for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcoholics/drug addicts. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R110B Alcohol and Drug Studies 1 Unit Field Experience II Hours: 1 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ADS R110A This course guides students through the second set of work experience hours required for students to gain experience in applied alcohol studies. Students are placed in various agencies and organizations in the alcohol education and treatment field. During this course, emphasis will be placed on 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. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R111 Management and 3 Units Supervision in Alcohol Programs Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ADS R101 This course focuses on five levels of alcohol program management; federal, state, and local governments, as well as private and voluntary agencies. The following organizational components will be emphasized: supervision at all levels of treatment and management; 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, 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 California Association of Alcohol/ Drug Educators (CAADE.) Also fulfills the requirements ofDomain VIII of TAPS 21. Field trips may be required. Applies toAssociate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R112 Prevention Overview 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ADS 150X This course is a comprehensive overview of prevention strategies in the field of alcohol and drug addictions. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Universal evidence-based prevention models will be introduced and assessed. Prevention programs and activities for the community, school, parents and family as well as work-sites will be explored. Various strategies such as education, public policies, media/information dissemination, ethnic, cultural, environmental risk reduction, and alternatives will be presented and assessed for their application to different target populations. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills requirement of the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and Domain VI of TAP 21 (Technical Assistance Publication Series: Addiction Counseling Competencies). Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R113A Co-Occurring Disorders I 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course addresses the coexistence of chemical dependency and other major psychiatric illnesses. It will focus on identification and assessment of common co-occurring disorders. It will also explore how addiction counselors may interface with the professional mental health community and make appropriate referrals. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills requirement for the California Association for Alcohol/ Drug Educators (CAADE). Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R113B Co-Occurring Disorders II 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ADS R113A This course in co-occurring disorders is designed to give students advanced knowledge and skills in managing and treating clients with chemical dependency and other major psychiatric illnesses. It focuses on current treatment approaches, understanding medications, and how addiction counselors may interface with the professional mental health community to manage cases. This course fulfills one 3-unit skills elective of the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and is required for the CAADE Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R115 Alcohol, Drugs, Eating 3 Units Disorders and Nutrition Hours: 3 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R116 Alcohol, Drugs, and 3 Units the Driving Laws Hours: 3 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 the influence incidents. This course is designed to demonstrate the need for DUI programs as intervention strategies. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R117 Treatment Modalities in 3 Units the Criminal Justice System Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course examines treatment and intervention models utilized in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) to bring about desirable and positive changes in the substance abusing offender. The focus is on various approaches utilized at each phase of the CJS: pretrial, custodial, pre-release, and probation/ parole supervision. Graduated sanctions for drug use violations by offenders under CJS jurisdiction are examined. Similarities and differences within the CJS and the effects on recovery for offenders and treatment providers are also explored. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R118 Culture, Race & Gender 3 Units Considerations in CJS Treatment Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course examines the complex interplay of race, class, gender, and culture as factors affecting the criminal justice system. Special attention will be given to prison subcultures and the interpersonal issues impacting counseling and treatment. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R119 Community as Treatment 3 Units In the Criminal Justice System Hours: 3 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-by-step explanations and illustrations of the entire process. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R120 Introduction to Alcohol 3 Units and Drugs in the Criminal Justice System Hours: 3 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. Crime, criminal behavior, the police, courts and corrections are also covered. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R121 Alcohol/Drugs and 3 Units Domestic Violence Hours: 3 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 anger management skills and other alternatives to violence. The course content emphasizes the development of special skills and theories in working with abusive offenders, extremely difficult and resistant clients, and meeting the counselor “core” training requirements for working within batterers’ intervention and counseling programs in California. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R122 Reducing Binge & 3 Units Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course offers specialized and specific subject matter designed 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. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R123 Alcohol, Drug Addiction 3 Units and Trauma Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course explores the relationship between trauma and addiction as well as the treatment strategies and healing stages for both. This course identifies the physical, emotional, psychological, and relational symptoms of trauma with an emphasis on PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and acute and accumulated stress. We discuss the different types of traumatic experiences (intentional, unintentional, natural occurrences); and more specifically: childhood trauma, relationship betrayal bonds, (toxic, exploitative, destructive, and dangerous relationships), interpersonal violence and abuse (domestic and public), combat- related trauma, and natural disasters. Students will learn effective treatment modalities, intervention strategies, crisis management skills, and the use of twelve-step recovery tools are discussed with an understanding of how the application of those methods and techniques reduces high-risk, re-traumatizing choices, and behaviors in the trauma survivor. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R124 Ethics and Confidentiality 3 Units for Alcohol/Drug Studies Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is specifically designed for potential alcohol/drug counselors to develop an awareness and understanding of issues and ethics in the field as well as the steps involved in making ethical decisions. The students will study diversity issues, client rights, counselor responsibilities, confidentiality, managing boundaries, ethical issues and standards. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R125 Treatment of 3 Units Eating Disorders Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ADS R115 This course in eating disorders is designed to give students an understanding of the assessment and treatment of co- occurring eating disorders in various treatment settings (inpatient, day treatment, outpatient). The students will develop an understanding of the complexity and variety of eating disorders. The students will explore various philosophies regarding etiology and treatment for clients with eating disorders. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ADS R131 Abnormal Psychology 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: PSY 120 This course surveys various definitions, causes, and treatment methods relative to abnormal behavior. This course also covers psychological, biological and sociocultural theories of abnormal behavior. Topics include: diagnosis of abnormal behavior, clinical syndromes, various forms of intervention and preventive strategies. (Same as PSY R131.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D9 IGETC: 4I ADS R198 Short Courses in 1-3 Units Addictive Disorders Studies Hours: 1-3 lecture weekly Short courses in Addictive Disorders Studies provide courses in selected areas to meet specific needs of the college or the community when those needs are not met by regular course offerings. Unit credit will be determined by length of course. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Program provides occupational training to prepare students for jobs in the HVAC/R industry, including the green economy sector (energy auditing). The program also provides valuable skill enhancement training to existing HVAC/R technicians who desire to expand and update their knowledge and skills to advance in the industry. Students in the program learn the theoretical, technical, and problem-solving skills essential for employment and advancement in the HVAC/R industry. Students completing the program can seek employment as HVAC/R technicians, sales and consulting specialists, equipment and system installers, operations and maintenance technicians, building engineers, controls technicians, and energy auditing specialists. As a CTE program with an industry advisory council that meets annually and communicates regularly, we have developed an educational partnership with the area HVAC/R industry and we are meeting a defined need to provide qualified HVAC/R technicians and energy auditors to HVAC/R businesses that service corporations and homes in Ventura County and beyond. For more information contact: Alan Ainsworth (805) 678-5042 aainsworth@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION Required Core Courses Units AC R010 Introduction to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 3 AC R010L Introduction to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I Lab 2 AC R011L Air Conditioning and 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 AC R050 Energy Auditing 3 AC R050L Energy Auditing Lab 2 Total Required Major Units 29 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 2 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing is available to all students at a discounted rate. To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program students will be able to: • Troubleshoot and perform basic mechanical and electrical service and repairs on air conditioning and refrigeration(HVAC) systems. • Locate and identify applicable codes, licensing requirementsand best practices as they relate to the installation ofvarious types of HVAC/R equipment. • Read, draft and comprehend various construction drawingsand electrical schematics used in the HVAC industry. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR HVAC/R The Mechanical Systems for HVAC/R Program is an award to recognize proficiency in HVAC/R mechanical systems concepts and practices. The program prepares students to become environmental control technology/HVAC/R technicians to maintain and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Technicians can specialize in either installation or maintenance and repair. Required Core Courses Units AC R010 Introduction to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 3 AC R010L Introduction to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I Lab 2 AC R011L Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II Lab 2 Total Required Units for the Award 7 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Mechanical Systems for HVAC/R Program students will be able to: • Recognize each of the components and accessories usedin refrigeration systems and define the function of each. • Estimate the correct operating temperature and pressureof refrigeration or air conditioning equipment given specificvariables. • Research and apply various mechanical codes publishedin the Uniform Mechanical Code book (UMC) and localauthorities. In addition students will be expected to review and understand energy efficiency (Title 24) regulations. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR HVAC/R The Electrical Systems for HVAC/R Program is an award to recognize proficiency in electrical systems for HVAC/R, concepts and practices. The program prepares students to become environmental control technology/HVAC/R technicians to maintain and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Technicians can specialize in either installation or maintenance and repair. Required Core Courses Units AC R020 Electrical Systems I 3 AC R020L Electrical Systems I Lab 2 AC R021L Electrical Systems II Lab 2 Total Required Units for the Award 7 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Electrical Systems for HVAC/R Program students will be able to: • Identify the electrical components used in air conditioningand refrigeration systems, and state the function of each. • State how each of the electrical components in a wiringdiagram contributes to the sequence of operation. • Research and apply various electrical codes published inthe National Electric Code book (NEC) and mandated bylocal authorities. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) AIRSIDE SYSTEMS The Airside Systems Program is an award to recognize proficiency in airside systems concepts and practices. The program prepares students to become environmental control technology/HVACR technicians to maintain and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Technicians can specialize in either installation or maintenance and repair. Required Core Courses Units AC R030 Airside Systems 3 AC R030L Airside Systems Lab 2 Total Required Units for the Award 5 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Airside Systems for HVAC/R Program students will be able to: • Identify the various components, and their associatedsymbols, used in air conditioning distribution systems. • Troubleshoot and diagnose various air flow/air qualityissues related to air distribution systems. • Research and apply various mechanical codes published in the Uniform Mechanical Code book (UMC) and mandatedby local authorities. In addition students will be expected toreview and understand indoor air quality (IAQ) and energyefficiency (Title 24) regulations. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) HEATING & HYDRONICS The Heating and Hydronics Program is an award to recognize proficiency in heating and hydronic systems concepts and practices. The program prepares students to become environmental control technology/HVAC/R technicians to maintain and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Technicians can specialize in either installation or maintenance and repair. Required Core Courses Units AC R040 Heating Control Systems 3 AC R040L Heating Control Systems Lab 2 Total Required Units for the Award 5 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Heating & Hydronics program for HVAC/R Program students will be able to: • List and describe the various types of heating systems usedin building heating applications. • Diagnose a mechanical combustion problem with a heating system. • Summarize a solution to a specific mechanical combustionproblem. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) ENERGY AUDITING The Energy Auditing Program is an award to recognize proficiency in energy auditing concepts and practices. The program prepares students to become environmental control technology/HVACR technicians to maintain and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Technicians can specialize in either installation or maintenance and repair. Required Core Courses Units AC R050 Energy Auditing 3 AC R050L Energy Auditing Lab 2 Total Required Units for the Award 5 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Energy Auditing Program students will be able to: • Describe the role of an energy auditor and the differenttypes of audits that an energy auditor performs. • List and provide a brief description of the different types ofcertifications associated with the field of energy auditing. • Explain the functions of the diagnostic equipment that isused by an energy auditor. • Identify safety measures that are necessary for an energyauditor. • Demonstrate the correct use of energy auditing softwareto gather and analyze energy auditing data. AIR CONDITIONING COURSES AC R010 Introduction to 3 Units Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Hours: 3 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. It is recommended as a first semester course for persons who want to develop or improve job skills in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry. Together with the lab course (AC R010L), this course 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R010L Introduction to 2 Units Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 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. It is recommended as a first semester course for persons 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R011L Air Conditioning and 2 Units Refrigeration II Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisite: AC R010L 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 course for persons who want to develop or improve job skills in the 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R020 Electrical Systems I 3 Units Hours: 3 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 improve job skills in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R020L Electrical Systems I Lab 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 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 improve job skills in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R021L Electrical Systems II Lab 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisite: AC R020L 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 job skills in the air conditioning, heating and refrigeration industry 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R030 Airside Systems 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course develops competency in the theoretical troubleshooting of air side problems in air conditioning/ heating systems through an understanding of the principles of air flow, the properties of air, theory of controls, reading of construction drawings, and 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R030L Airside Systems Lab 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly This course develops competency in the hands-on troubleshooting of air side problems in air conditioning/heating systems through an understanding of the principles of air flow, the properties of air, theory of controls, reading of construction drawings, and calculation of building loads. It is recommended for persons who want to develop or improve job skills in the air side segment of the air conditioning, 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R040 Heating and Control 3 Units Systems Hours: 3 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 for 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R040L Heating and Control 2 Units Systems Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 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 of 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R050 Energy Auditing 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Corequisite: AC R050L Advisories: AC R010 and AC R010L or students should possess a strong understanding of air conditioning/ refrigeration system operations. Energy auditing is part of the growing industry of green and sustainable technologies; an energy auditor helps to optimize the energy efficiency of a home or building while reducing the client’s energy costs. An energy audit can also have a positive impact on the environment by reducing unnecessary energy consumption. This course is designed for the student who has a solid foundation in HVAC/R to learn how to perform detailed home and building inspections and make cost effective recommendations about improving energy efficiency. There is now an expectation in the industry that a technician’s knowledge expand beyond just working on a system into understanding how the HVAC system fits into the whole house/ building design. Many of the procedures and tests that are performed in an energy audit revolve around the heating and cooling systems and therefore a student interested in taking this course should have foundation level HVAC/R knowledge. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R050L Energy Auditing Lab 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Corequisite: AC R050 Advisories: AC R010 and AC R010L or students should possess a strong understanding of air conditioning/ refrigeration system operations. Energy auditing is part of the growing industry of green and sustainable technologies; an energy auditor helps to optimize the energy efficiency of a home or building while reducing the client’s energy costs. An energy audit can also have a positive impact on the environment by reducing unnecessary energy consumption. This lab course accompanies the energy auditing lecture course (AC R050) and provides hands-on instruction on the proper safety practices and energy auditing tools necessary to perform an energy audit. Students will also learn how to use energy auditing software to gather and analyze energy auditing data. Many of the procedures and tests that are performed in an energy audit revolve around the heating and cooling systems, and therefore a student interested in taking this course should have foundation level HVAC/R knowledge. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AC R098 Short Courses in Air 1-4 Units Conditioning / Refrigeration Hours: 1-4 lecture, 3-12 lab weekly This course and/or workshop will cover selected areas of air conditioning/refrigeration. This course will be developed to meet specific needs of the college community as requested or required. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE The ASL program at Oxnard College offers two pathways for students interested in learning ASL. Those planning to pursue a field working with the Deaf, such as ASL/English Interpretation or Deaf Education, may obtain an Associate in Arts degree in Deaf Studies. The A.A. degree prepares students to apply to Bachelor’s programs at the university level which require proficiency in ASL. (See Associate in Arts Degree: Deaf Studies on page 173.) For students interested in learning ASL as a means for interacting with Deaf people in their local community or place of work, a Certificate of Achievement is offered (see Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language on the next page). All of our courses are designed to equip students with the linguistic proficiency and cultural competency to interact and work with Deaf people and to instill a greater understanding of and appreciation for the Deaf community. For more information contact: Emily Zwaal (805) 678-5074 ezwaal@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE DEAF STUDIES The Associate in Arts in Deaf Studies degree prepares interested students for a multitude of careers working with Deaf and hard of hearing people in fields such as Deaf Studies, ASL/English Interpretation, Deaf Education and social services by providing the foundation needed in American Sign Language to pursue these programs at the university level. A series of four courses in the language and a Deaf Studies course comprise the core requisites of the degree, which can be completed in two years along with fulfillment of general education requirements. Field experiences embedded within the coursework provide a deeper exploration into the culture of the Deaf community, as well as the complex phonocentric and audist systems which marginalize and oppress deaf people in public spaces. This critical exploration will expand recognition of Deaf people as a unique cultural group and prepare students to effectively work with and engage deaf people in ways that support and empower the community. It should be noted that this degree alone is not adequate qualification to interpret or to work within most ASL-related professions. At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree is required to interpret, teach or work professionally with deaf children or adults in most fields. The A.A. in Deaf Studies will provide the necessary foundation to pursue these goals. For those enrolled in other majors who are interested in learning ASL for practical purposes, a separate Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language is offered for which only the core coursework is required (see next page). Required Core Courses Units ASL R101 American Sign Language 1 4 ASL R102 American Sign Language 2 4 ASL R103 American Sign Language 3 4 ASL R104 American Sign Language 4 4 ASL R110 Introduction to Deaf Studies 3 Total Required Major Units 19 General Education: Students will be allowed to choose the General Education pattern that best aligns with their educational goals from those offered by Oxnard College. These patterns are: the OC General Education pattern, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC. Students who select CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC must also complete local graduation requirements in Health and PE. Total Required Major Units 19 Oxnard College General Education 29 Double-Counted Units -(6) Free Electives Required 18 Total Units Required For the A.A. Degree 60 or Total Required Major Units 19 CSU GE-Breadth 39 Health 3 Physical Education 1 Double-counted Units -(6) Free Electives Required 4 Total Units Required For the A.A. Degree 60 or Total Required Major Units 19 IGETC 37 Health 3 Physical Education 1 Double-counted Units -(6) Free Electives Required 6 Total Units Required For the A.A. Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts in Deaf Studies students will be able to: • Sustain a conversation in ASL that demonstratescomprehension of typical information conveyed in personal and social contexts, as defined by the ACTFL ListeningGuidelines for Intermediate High proficiency. • Tell a story using ASL grammar, a broad range of vocabulary and elements of ASL story development that describes, indetail, the persons/objects involved and incidents thatoccurred. • Recognize examples of audism and define how cultural biaspresents itself in both the overt and systemic oppressionof deaf and hard of hearing people. • Describe important events in Deaf History and identify keyfigures and their contributions to Deaf culture. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE The Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing other degrees or certificates, or members of the community, who are interested in acquiring fluency in ASL for practical purposes. Now the third most studied modern language in the U.S., Oxnard College simultaneously recognizes this growing body of students interested in learning ASL and the high demand for bilingual workers spanning a broad range of industries in California and nationwide. A certificate demonstrating proficiency in ASL can be a highly marketable skill to give job seekers a competitive advantage when applying to enter a variety of occupations. The program equips students with the linguistic proficiency and cultural competency to interact with Deaf people at an intermediate proficiency level in their respective fields and throughout public spaces. Field experiences embedded within the coursework contribute to a greater understanding of and appreciation for the Deaf community, which prepares students to function effectively as allies within the workplace and in society. The certificate is made up of a series of four consecutive courses in the language and one Deaf Studies course. The program can be completed within two years. It should be noted that a certificate alone is not adequate qualification to interpret professionally or to work within an ASL-related field. For students interested in careers working within the Deaf community, an Associate in Arts degree in Deaf Studies should be pursued (see A.A. in Deaf Studies on page 173). Required Core Courses Units ASL R101 American Sign Language 1 4 ASL R102 American Sign Language 2 4 ASL R103 American Sign Language 3 4 ASL R104 American Sign Language 4 4 ASL R110 Introduction to Deaf Studies 3 Total Required Units for the Certificate 19 Note: Students must begin ASL R101 during Fall semester in order to complete the series and earn the Certificate in four consecutive semesters (unless 103 and 104 move to being offered each semester or ASL 102 is offered during summer). ASL R110 may be taken after ASL R102 is completed (either concurrently with ASL R103 or ASL R104) if offered during both Fall and Spring. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language students will be able to: • Sustain a conversation in ASL that demonstrates comprehension of typical information conveyed in personal and social contexts, as defined by the ACTFL Listening Guidelines for Intermediate High proficiency. • Tell a story using ASL grammar, a broad range of vocabulary and elements of ASL story development that describes, in detail, the persons/objects involved and incidents that occurred. • Recognize examples of audism and define how cultural bias presents itself in both the overt and systemic oppression of deaf and hard of hearing people. • Describe important events in Deaf History and identify key figures and their contributions to Deaf culture. ASL COURSES ASL R101 American Sign 4 Units Language 1 Hours: 4 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. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 6A ASL R102 American Sign 4 Units Language 2 Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ASL R101 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. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 6A ASL R103 American Sign 4 Units Language 3 Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ASL R102 This 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B, 6A ASL R104 American Sign 4 Units Language 4 Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ASL R103 This course will build on skills acquired in ASL R103, and includes more complex ASL grammatical features, vocabulary building in context, in-depth study of classifiers, comprehension and development of narratives and dialogue, and understanding and recitation of ASL stories. Class discussions will center on the analysis of current and historical issues of cultural significance to the Deaf community. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B, 6A ASL R110 Introduction to 3 Units Deaf Studies Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ASL R102 This interdisciplinary course introduces a range of issues that are developed within Deaf Studies: ASL linguistics, Deaf education, sociology of Deaf culture, and ASL interpreting. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D7 IGETC: 4G ANATOMY See BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES for more Program information on page 138. ANATOMY COURSE ANAT R101 General Human Anatomy 4 Units Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R097 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H and BIOL R101L and MATH R015 or MATH R005 or MATH R014 or MATH R033 C-ID: BIOL 110B 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 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2, B3 IGETC: 5B, 5C ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology is one of the most interesting and flexible undergraduate majors. Similar to a GE or Liberal Studies degree in scope, Anthropology has the added benefit of introducing students to science, scientific method, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Anthropology studies all human cultures in all places and times. It is the core discipline from which ethnology and ethnic studies spring. It is also the study of human biology, diversity, variation and evolution. Anthropology majors go on to many different professions. UCSB, CSUCI and CSUN all have bachelor’s programs in Anthropology. The AA-T degree (Associate in Arts for Transfer) in Anthropology will position you for many kinds of jobs, even if you do not end up majoring in Anthropology. Training in anthropology will benefit students interested in a range of different majors and careers including business, marketing, human resources and the non-profit sector. The AA-T in Anthropology is designed to satisfy the introductory level program requirements for students pursuing a B.A. in Anthropology and is excellent preparation for other professional and graduate programs in related disciplines. For more information contact: Dr. Linda LeValley Kama’ila Dr. Arion Melidonis (805)678-5045 (805)678-5044 lkamaila@vcccd.edu amelidonis@vcccd.edu FOR ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER ANTHROPOLOGY The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T in Anthropology) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AA-T in Anthropology within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. The AA-T in Anthropology may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system. To earn an AA-T in Anthropology, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Anthropology major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residency at the college granting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Anthropology AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (9 units) Units ANTH R101 Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3 or ANTH R101H Honors: Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3 ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 or ANTH R102H Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH R103 Introduction to Archaeology 3 List A Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: These courses are commonly required as additional courses for a B.A. in Anthropology. CSU Channel Islands, Chico and Long Beach specifically require ANTH R115 (3-4 Units). ANTH R101L Introduction to Biological Anthropology Laboratory 1 ANTH R115 Introduction to Language and Culture 3 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 or MATH R105H Honors: Introductory Statistics 4 PSY R103 Beginning Statistics for Behavioral Science 3 SOC R125 Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences 3 List B Science and Methods Block: Select 1-2 courses from the following. Students may take any course in List A not already selected above; and/or any combination of coursework from list B (3-4 units) ANAT R101 General Human Anatomy 4 ANTH R116 Science, Technology, and Human Values 3 SOC R111 Introduction to Social Research 3 GEOG R106 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Techniques 3 GEOL R101 Physical Geology 3 and GEOL R101L Physical Geology Lab 1 GEOL R121 Earth Science with Lab 4 List C Cultural Block: Select one course from the following. Students may take any course not selected from List A or List B or one of the following (3 units minimum): ANTH R105 Sex, Gender and Culture 3 ANTH R106 Psychological Anthropology 3 ANTH R107 The Anthropology of Native Americans 3 ANTH R110 People of the World: The Cultures of Globalization and Change 3 ANTH R111 Magic, Witchcraft and Religion: Anthropology of Belief 3 ANTH R111H Honors: Magic, Witchcraft and Religion: Anthropology of Belief 3 ANTH R113 Ancient Civilizations of the Americas 3 ANTH R114 African American Culture and Experience 3 ANTH R118 Introduction to Forensic Science 3 ANTH R119 (BRS R101) Introduction to Border Studies 3 CHST R101 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies 3 CHST R107 History of Mexicans in the United States 3 COMM R113 Intercultural Communication 3 GEOG R105 Introduction to Human Geography 3 GLST R101 Introduction to Global Studies 3 HIST R109 History of Mexico 3 PHIL R115 Comparative World Religions 3 PHIL R115H Honors: Comparative World Religions 3 SOC R101 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC R101H Honors: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC R103 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 URBS R101 Introduction to Urban Studies 3 Total Required Major Units 18-19 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units -(9-18) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 12-23 Total Units required for the AA-T Degree 60 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE ANTHROPOLOGY The Anthropology program at Oxnard College offers lower division courses in biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, archaeology and other areas of focus in anthropology, such as gender, prehistory, cultural history and cross cultural communication. Anthropology is an excellent transfer major, as it is the general study of our species, Homo sapiens, human beings. These courses are widely accepted at four year institutions for a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, as well as for several other 4 year degrees. Anthropology’s central questions have to do with where humans came from, how they got where they are today, where they are going, what their nature is and how cultures vary. Anthropology students develop critical thinking skills, communication skills for a global setting, information literacy, ethics and aesthetic awareness, as anthropology is a holistic field Required Core Courses (9 Units) Units ANTH R101 Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3 or ANTH R101H Honors: Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3 ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 or ANTH R102H Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 And one of the two following courses: ANTH R103 Introduction to Archaeology 3 ANTH R115 Introduction to Language and Culture 3 Required Additional Courses: Complete a minimum of 9 units from the following or from courses not taken from List Above: ANTH R101L Introduction to Biological Anthropology Laboratory 1 ANTH R105 Sex, Gender and Culture 3 ANTH R106 Psychological Anthropology 3 ANTH R107 The Anthropology of Native Americans 3 ANTH R110 People of the World: The Cultures of Globalization and Change 3 ANTH R111 Magic, Witchcraft and Religion: Anthropology of Belief 3 or ANTH R111H Honors: Magic, Witchcraft and Religion: Anthropology of Belief 3 ANTH R113 Ancient Civilizations of the Americas 3 ANTH R114 African American Culture and Experience 3 ANTH R116 Science, Technology, and Human Values 3 ANTH R118 Introduction to Forensic Science 3 ANTH R119 (BRS R101) Introduction to Border Studies 3 GLST R101 Introduction to Global Studies 3 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 MATH R105H Honors: Introductory Statistics 4 PHIL R108 World Mythology 3 PSY R103 Beginning Statistics for Behavioral Science 3 URBS R101 Introduction to Urban Studies 3 Total Required Major Units 18-19 General Education Students will be allowed to choose the general education pattern that best aligns with their educational goals from those offered by Oxnard College including the Oxnard College General Education pattern, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC. Students who select CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC must also complete local graduation requirements in Health and PE. Total Required Major Units 18-19 Oxnard College General Education 29 Double-Counted Units -(6-12) Free Electives Required 18-24 Total Required Units for A.A. Degree 60 or Total Required Major Units 18-19 CSU GE-Breadth 39 Health (can be taken within CSU GE) 3 Physical Education 1 Double-Counted Units -(9-21) Free Electives Required 7-20 Total Required Units for A.A. Degree 60 or Total Required Major Units 18-19 IGETC 37 Health 3 Physical Education 1 Double-Counted Units -(9-18) Free Electives Required 10-18 Total Required Units for A.A. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Anthropology Program students will be able to: • Students will be able to identify major figures in thehistory of anthropology, the major schools/orientationof anthropological theory, and important trends incontemporary anthropological theory, methods, and ethics. • Students will develop skills in ethnographic writing, speaking, and presentation. • Students will master concepts central to the anthropological perspective, for example; culture, human evolution, genetics, diversity of culture, physical type, language, gender/sex, cultural relativism, holism, historical and cross- cultural comparisons, kinship, and globalism. • Students will apply logic, critical thinking, quantitative andqualitative reasoning to anthropological data and be able todistinguish amongst scientific laws, principles, hypotheses, and theories. • Students will demonstrate familiarity with the standardsof professional ethics espoused by the discipline ofanthropology. ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES ANTH R101 Introduction to 3 Units Biological Anthropology Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ANTH 110 This course introduces students to the study of human evolution including the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Issues and topics will include, but are not limited to, genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as foundation of the course. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B ANTH R101H Honors: Introduction to 3 Units Biological Anthropology Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ANTH 110 This course introduces students to the study of human evolution including the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Issues and topics will include, but are not limited to, genetics, evolutionary theory, human variation and biocultural adaptations, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, and the fossil evidence for human evolution. The scientific method serves as foundation of the course. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B ANTH R101L Introduction to Biological 1 Unit Anthropology Laboratory Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: ANTH R101 or concurrent enrollment C-ID: ANTH 115L This laboratory course is offered as a supplement to Introduction to Biological Anthropology either taken concurrently or in a subsequent term. Laboratory exercises are designed to introduce students to the scientific method and explore genetics, human variation, human and non- human behavior, the primate/hominin fossil record and other resources to investigate processes that affect human evolution. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural 3 Units Anthropology Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ANTH 120 This course explores how anthropologists study and compare human culture. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the broad arc of human experience focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves such as through applying gender, racial and ethnic identity labels; how they have shaped and been shaped by social inequalities such as colonialism; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization that affect us all. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 4A ANTH R102H Honors: Introduction to 3 Units Cultural Anthropology Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ANTH 120 This course explores how anthropologists study and compare human culture. Cultural anthropologists seek to understand the broad arc of human experience focusing on a set of central issues: how people around the world make their living (subsistence patterns); how they organize themselves socially, politically and economically; how they communicate; how they relate to each other through family and kinship ties; what they believe about the world (belief systems); how they express themselves creatively (expressive culture); how they make distinctions among themselves such as through applying gender, racial and ethnic identity labels; how they have shaped and been shaped by social inequalities such as colonialism; and how they navigate culture change and processes of globalization that affect us all. Ethnographic case studies highlight these similarities and differences, and introduce students to how anthropologists do their work, employ professional anthropological research ethics and apply their perspectives and skills to understand humans around the globe. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 4A ANTH R103 Introduction to 3 Units Archaeology Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ANTH 150 Archaeology involves the study of past societies, their practices, beliefs and behaviors as deduced through the excavation, analysis and interpretation of their material remains. We will explore specific cultures that may include the Aztecs, Maya, Incas, Sumerians, Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese and specific sites that may include Teotihuacán, the Pyramids of Giza, Jericho, Göbekli Tepe, Uruk, Stonehenge and the Parthenon. This course is an introduction to the study of concepts, theories, data and models of anthropological archaeology that contribute to our knowledge of the human past. The course includes a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry; the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; methods of survey, excavation, analysis, and interpretation; cultural resource management; professional ethics; and selected cultural sequences. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 4A ANTH R105 Sex, Gender and Culture 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Understandings of sex, gender, and sexuality profoundly impact the human experience by shaping how we understand our bodies and how we interact with others. This course introduces students to the anthropological study of sex, gender and sexuality, emphasizing both the biological and cultural aspects of these categories. Through a range of ethnographic material, we explore how understandings of sex, gender and sexuality differ cross-culturally and how these understandings shape human lives. Topics that we will cover may include biological understandings of sex, the cultural construction of gender, gender roles and division of labor, sexuality, the body, ritual, religion, kinship, discrimination and resistance, reproduction and the state. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D1, D4 IGETC: 4A, 4D ANTH R106 Psychological 3 Units Anthropology Hours: 3 lecture weekly Psychological anthropology examines the relationship between culture and psychology. It draws from both anthropology and psychology to explore the complex relationships between the social and the individual. Through the use of ethnographic sources, anthropological and psychological theory, films and other readings, we employ a cross-cultural perspective to consider how culture impacts behavior, understandings of mental health, identity, cognition, personality, perception, and self. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 4A ANTH R107 The Anthropology of 3 Units Native Americans Hours: 3 lecture weekly Through ethnography, story and artifact, this course explores the anthropology of Native Americans from prehistory to the present. Utilizing an anthropological and Native American Studies perspective, we examine sociocultural issues relevant to Native Americans such as economics, language, religion, identity, politics, and cultural change. Special attention will be given to the contributions of Native Americans to the field of anthropology and to the broader culture of the United States. Emphasis will also be placed on the impact of European colonialism and on contemporary issues such as discrimination, the struggle for sovereignty, and land rights. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D1, D3 IGETC: 4A, 4C ANTH R110 People of the World: The 3 Units Cultures of Globalization and Change Hours: 3 lecture weekly Culture is a central part of all human life. It shapes our identity, our worldview, and how we make sense of the world. Yet in an increasingly globalized world, cultures are rapidly changing as they come into contact with global economies, media, and transnational social forces. Through the use of ethnographic sources, films, and anthropological theory, this course emphasizes intensive study of select ethnographic regions around the globe and across time, paying particular attention to processes of cultural change, diffusion and the impact of globalization. We conduct in-depth analyses of the practices and beliefs of these cultures and consider how cultural change is impacting their lives. Topics covered will include ethnic and religious conflict, economic inequality, borders and migration, development, globalization, colonialism, environmental damage, and transnational social movements. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 3B, 4A ANTH R111 Magic, Witchcraft 3 Units and Religion: Anthropology of Belief Hours: 3 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. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 3B, 4A ANTH R111H Honors: Magic, 3 Units Witchcraft and Religion: Anthropology of Belief Hours: 3 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. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 3B, 4A ANTH R113 Ancient Civilizations 3 Units of the Americas Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course introduces students to the early civilizations of North America, South America, and Mesoamerica. Through archaeological analysis, including the analysis of human remains, artifacts and historical documents, we will explore the origins, development and culture of these societies including the Maya, Aztecs, Inca, Olmecs and Paleo-Indians. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 3B, 4A ANTH R114 African American 3 Units Culture and Experience Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course explores the richness and diversity of African American culture and experience in the Americas from the 1600’s to the present. Utilizing an anthropological perspective the course will critically explore concepts like race, identity, diaspora, discrimination, marginalization and hybridity while paying particular attention to the significant impact that African Americans have had on American culture as a whole. Topics for discussion will include the influences of Yoruba culture, slavery, the Harlem Renaissance, Pan-Africanism, civil rights, the Black Power movement, the Black Panthers, blues, jazz, poetry, sports, literature, and the culture of Hip Hop. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D1, D3 IGETC: 4A ANTH R115 Introduction to 3 Units Language and Culture Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ANTH 130 This introductory course serves as a foundation for understanding language from an anthropological perspective, addressing such core questions as how, what, when, where, why and with whom do we communicate. This course surveys three core areas in linguistic anthropology--structural linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, as well as the complex biocultural interface of the brain and genetics in language production; historical linguistics: origins and evolution/change, dialects, and language families; and sociocultural linguistics: language acquisition in cultural context, emphasizing the relationship between language and culture, and issues of language conservation. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D1 IGETC: 4A ANTH R116 Science, Technology, 3 Units and Human Values Hours: 3 lecture weekly Science and technology have the potential to improve our lives, yet they also challenge the basic values of our humanity. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, this course explores the impact of science and technology on human culture, history, and understanding. Through critical engagement with scientific and social theory we explore how science and technology impact human cultures and values and we question what these developments mean for human societies in a global context. We explore topics such as global climate change, pollution, the nature of knowledge, science and gender, surveillance and security, nuclear energy, fracking, weapons of mass destruction, communications, the Internet, hacking, genetic modification, space exploration, cosmology, cloning, artificial intelligence and medicine. (Same as IDS R102.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2, D7 IGETC: 3B, 4G ANTH R118 Introduction to 3 Units Forensic Science Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: AJ 150 Forensic science is the study and application of science to the investigation of criminal and civil cases in the criminal justice system. This course introduces students to the scientific method and to the use of applied science from disciplines including anthropology, biology, chemistry, entomology, physics and others to benefit legal processes and investigations. Topics to be addressed will include the crime scene, blood pattern analysis, forensic pathology, toxicology, forensic anthropology, entomology, DNA and serology, fingerprints, criminal profiling, ballistics, fire and explosion investigation, tool marks and trace evidence. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2, D1 IGETC: none ANTH R119 Introduction to 3 Units Border Studies Hours: 3 lecture weekly Borders and borderlands define territories and identity while simultaneously calling them into question. Utilizing an interdisciplinary perspective, this course explores both physical and conceptual borders and borderlands with an emphasis on first person narratives, generalizing to universal themes of change, globalization, conflict, motivation and movement across borders. Through a range of ethnographic, narrative and theoretical works, we will analyze specific borderlands and borderland identities while considering the themes of hybridity, gender, sexuality, marginalization, economics, immigration, labor flows, travel, pollution, environmental change, media, conflict and cooperation. (Same as BRS R101.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D IGETC: 4 ANTH R189 Topics in .5 - 3 Units Anthropology Hours: .5 - 3 lecture weekly Topics in Anthropology courses are designed to meet specific student, college, and/or community needs which are not met by general anthropology course offerings. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ANTH R199 Directed Studies in 1 - 3 Units Hours: Anthropology1 - 3 lecture weekly Designed for selected students interested in furthering their knowledge of Anthropology on an independent basis. Assigned problems will involve library, laboratory, and field work. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ART & ART HISTORY The Art and Art History program encourages all students to discover and explore the visual arts. Studio Art courses provide training in art practice, including drawing, life drawing, painting, color and design, three-dimensional art, digital photography, and digital arts. Art History courses introduce students to the study of art and explore the history of visual art traditions throughout the world, from antiquity to the present. The program is supported by the McNish Gallery of Art, which brings contemporary art to campus and provides students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in gallery work. Many courses in the Art and Art History program are transferable and satisfy general education requirements. Degree programs include an AA degree in Art - Two-Dimensional Studio and AA-T degrees (Associate in Arts for Transfer) in Studio Arts and in Art History. The Art and Art History program emphasizes creative and critical thinking, skills that are useful in all walks of life! For more information, contact Art History Studio Art Dr. Rainer Mack Christine Morla (805)678-5181 (805)678-5046 rmack@vcccd.edu cmorla@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER ART HISTORY Because art is among the most complex and dynamic forms of human creative expression, it is also a uniquely rich artifact for the understanding of human history. In Art History, we explore art with the tools of an historian, combining close visual study of artworks with historical investigation and analysis. Art History students gain an understanding of the development of art in cultures around the world and throughout time, as well as an appreciation for the deep relationship between art and broader social and cultural concerns. Through the study of Art History, students build skills in visual analysis and interpretation, critical thinking, research and writing. Students majoring in Art History may explore art and visual culture from around the world, learn fundamental art techniques, and gain experience in museum and gallery work. Core courses in the major cover the history of Western art and provide instruction in the fundamentals of drawing. Electives offer students the opportunity to explore non-Western art, go deeper in their study of a selected period of art, or develop their hands-on understanding of the materials and techniques of art-making. The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (Art History AA-T)is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. The AA-T in Art History degree also provides a foundation for students who wish to transfer to a four-year school in Art History. Students completing this degree will have satisfied Art History transfer requirements for a plurality of UC campuses with a major in Art History. Some UC campuses with a major in Art History require one or two additional courses in other areas. If you have questions about the requirements of a particular UC campus seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor To earn an AA-T in Art History, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Art History major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Art History AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (9 units) Units ART R102 Western Art I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages 3 ART R103 Western Art II: Renaissance to Contemporary 3 ART R106A Drawing and Composition I 3 List A Select one course from the following (3 units) ART R172 Art of the Ancient Americas 3 List B Select one course from the following (3 units) ART R104A Color and Design: 2-D Foundations 3 ART R108A Beginning Oil Painting 3 ART R110A Beginning Acrylic Painting 3 ART R126A Life Drawing I 3 ART R155 Beginning Sculpture 3 ART R160 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 ART R175 Introduction to Digital Art 3 ART R180 3-D Foundations 3 List C Select one (3 units) Any course from List B not already selected above ART R110A Beginning Acrylic Painting 3 ART R108A Beginning Oil Painting 3 ART R175 Introduction to Digital Art 3 ART R160 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 ART R104B Color Theory 3 ART R155 Beginning Sculpture 3 ART R170 Introduction to Women in Art: Woman as Artist; Woman s Image 3 ART R171 Survey of Modern Art 3 FTVE R107 History of Film 3 MUS R116 History of Rock Music 3 ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH R102H Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH R103 Introduction to Archaeology 3 ANTH R105 Sex, Gender and Culture 3 ANTH R107 The Anthropology of Native Americans 3 ANTH R110 People of the World: The Cultures of Globalization and Change 3 ANTH R113 Ancient Civilizations of the Americas 3 ANTH R114 African American Culture and Experience 3 ANTH R115 Introduction to Language and Culture 3 CHST R101 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies 3 CHST R107 History of Mexicans in the United States 3 ENGL R104 English Literature I 3 ENGL R105 English Literature II 3 ENGL R107 American Literature I 3 ENGL R108 American Literature II 3 ENGL R111 Shakespeare 3 ENGL R112 Literature by Women 3 ENGL R124 Introduction to LGBTIQ Literature 3 GLST R101 Introduction to Global Studies 3 HIST R104 History of California 3 HIST R107 History of Mexicans in the United States 3 HIST R108 African-American History 3 HIST R109 History of Mexico 3 HIST R110 History of the Middle East 3 HIST R117 History of American Women 3 HIST R122 History of Asia 3 HIST R126 History of Latin America 3 HIST R130 History of the United States I 3 HIST R130H Honors: History of the United States I 3 HIST R140 History of the United States II 3 HIST R140H Honors: History of the United States II 3 HIST R150 World History I 3 HIST R150H Honors: World History I 3 HIST R160 World History II 3 HIST R160H Honors: World History II 3 PHIL R101 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHIL R101H Honors: Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHIL R103 Survey of World Religions: East 3 PHIL R104 Survey of World Religions: West 3 PHIL R105 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy 3 PHIL R106 History of Modern Philosophy 3 PHIL R108 World Mythology 3 PHIL R115 Comparative World Religions 3 PHIL R115H Honors: Comparative World Religions 3 SPAN R101 Elementary Spanish 1 5 SPAN R102 Elementary Spanish 2 5 SPAN R103 Intermediate Spanish 1 5 SPAN R104 Intermediate Spanish 2 5 SPAN R140 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1 5 SPAN R141 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 5 URBS R101 Introduction to Urban Studies 3 Total Required Major Units 18-20 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units -(9-12) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 10-17 Total Units required for the AA-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Art History program students will be able to: • Identify artworks from major periods of Western history andfrom at least one other cultural tradition. • Analyze artworks in relationship to their historical contextand the broader social and cultural concerns of their time. • Demonstrate familiarity with the fundamental concepts and methods of art historical investigation. • Demonstrate ability in art historical research, includinglocating and using sources correctly. • Demonstrate ability in the application of logic and criticalthinking in written or oral exposition of art historical subjectmatter. ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER STUDIO ARTS The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Studio Arts majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Studio Arts baccalaureate degree. The degree provides foundation visual knowledge and training in the techniques of art-making. Students build confidence in their abilities and the quality of their professional portfolios. A student graduating with an Associate in Art in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree is well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Art or related fields such as Commercial Art, Fine Arts, and Sculpture among many others. In addition, the CSU campuses offer a wide range of specialized bachelor’s degrees, including each of the studio arts as well as art education, photography, digital arts and multimedia, graphic design and arts technology. The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer (Studio Arts AA- T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AA-T in Studio Arts, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Studio Arts major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Studio Arts AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (12 units) Units ART R103 Western Art II: Renaissance to Contemporary 3 ART R104A Color and Design: 2-D Foundations 3 ART R106A Drawing and Composition I 3 ART R180 3-D Foundations 3 List A Art History restricted electives: Select one course from the following (3 units) ART R102 Western Art I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages 3 ART R171 Survey of Modern Art 3 ART R172 Art of the Ancient Americas 3 List B Studio Arts restricted electives (9 units) Select no more than one course from drawing (0-3 units) ART R126A Life Drawing I 3 ART R106B Drawing and Composition II 3 Painting: Select no more than one course from painting (0-3 units) ART R110A Beginning Acrylic Painting 3 ART R108A Beginning Oil Painting 3 ART R175 Introduction to Digital Art 3 ART R160 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 ART R104B Color Theory 3 ART R155 Beginning Sculpture 3 Total Required Major Units 24 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units -(6-9) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 3-8 Total Units required for the AA-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Art program students will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of art including its manycontexts and art’s interrelationships with other disciplines. • Interpret artworks that are visual or non-visual and be able to respond to the artwork with interpretation. • Present ideas related to subject matter and communicateeffectively. • Demonstrate creative expression when they design andimplement a hands-on experience through creative thinking and either individually or collaboratively create originalwork, which they then revise and improve upon, based oncritical feedback. • Engage in collaborative projects that allow students topractice critical thinking, express their ideas, and applycreative art concepts across disciplinary lines and in avariety of contexts. • Understand and use the elements of design in the correctapplication in various creative contexts. • Understand the complex blend of personal vision, social- cultural background, ethical values and aesthetic judgmentin their own artistic work. ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE ART - TWO-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO Required Core Courses (30 units) Units ART R102 Western Art I: Prehistory Through Middle Ages 3 ART R103 Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Contemporary 3 ART R104A Color and Design: 2-D Foundations 3 ART R104B Color Theory 3 ART R106A Drawing and Composition I 3 ART R106B Drawing and Composition II 3 ART R115A Abstract Concepts I 3 ART R126A Life Drawing I 3 ART R126B Life Drawing II 3 ART R165 Portfolio/Gallery Presentation 3 List A Choose a series of 2 Painting Courses (minimum of 6 units) ART R108A Beginning Oil Painting 3 ART R108B Intermediate Oil Painting 3 or 3 ART R110A Beginning Acrylic Painting 3 ART R110B Intermediate Acrylic Painting 3 Total Required Major Units 36 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.A. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units 6-9 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 19-25 Total Units required for the A.A. Degree 66-69 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, or sculpture. For major preparation requirements at UC and CSU campuses, see www.assist.org. To complete the ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Art - Two-Dimensional Studio program students will be able to: • Listen, receive, attend to, interpret, and respondappropriately to (1) verbal and/or (2) nonverbal messages. • Speak clearly and organize ideas and communicate verbalor nonverbal messages appropriate to the audience andthe situation. • Use basic geometric shapes, such as: lines, angles, shapes and space. • Demonstrate creative expression when they achieve ahands-on experience with creative endeavors and eitherindividually or collaboratively create original work applyingfeedback to improve their performance. • Understand the complex blend of personal vision, social- cultural background, ethical values and aesthetic judgmentin their own artistic work. • Demonstrate an understanding of art including historicalcontext and interrelationships with other disciplines. ART HISTORY COURSES ART R101 Introduction to Art 3 Units and Visual Culture Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ARTH 100 Art is among the most complex and dynamic forms of human creative expression. Visual art forms like painting and sculpture have been practiced since prehistoric times, and served diverse political, religious, and social purposes. Today, new media and techniques expand our visual imagination in a global cultural environment. In this introductory course, students learn how to understand and enjoy art, and gain skills in critically assessing contemporary visual culture. Topics include art media and techniques, formal elements, design principles, style, meaning, interpretation, and major themes and topics in the study of art and visual culture. Coursework emphasizes study of visual materials, including art exhibitions, and builds skills in close looking, critical thinking, and creative thought. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: C1 IGETC: 3A ART R102 Survey of Art from 3 Units Prehistory to the Middle Ages Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories ENGL R101 C-ID: ARTH 110 This course provides an overview of western art and architecture from prehistory through the medieval period. Topics will include: prehistoric art, art of the ancient Near East, Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; early Medieval European art; Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture; religious representation and symbols in art; and connections between art of various cultures. This course will also emphasize art techniques and key figures in art history. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: C1 IGETC: 3A ART R103 Survey of Art from 3 Units Renaissance to Contemporary Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ARTH 120 This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Renaissance to the Contemporary period. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of producing art as well as an examination of key figures in art history. Museum or gallery visits may be required. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: C1 IGETC: 3A ART R170 Introduction to 3 Units Women in Art: Woman as Artist; Woman as Image Hours: 3 lecture weekly This is a one-semester survey focusing on the contributions and achievements of women as artists, collectors, and subjects. The course will examine key women artists from the middle ages to the present day, as well as investigating the role of women as subjects of art and the influence of women as collectors of art. It will include an examination of feminist art theory and discuss the impact of the women’s movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s on women artists and their work. The course will include an examination of the portrayal of women in art produced by men, how this portrayal has changed over time, and how these changes reflect the changing roles of women in society. Special attention will be paid to the expanded range of both subject matter and media for women artists of the 20th century. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: F CSU GE-Breadth: C1, D4 IGETC: 3A, 4D ART R171 Survey of Modern Art 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ARTH 150 This course provides an overview of art and architecture from the Western modern period of the 19th and 20th centuries. This course explores the many global influences on Modern Art. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: C1 IGETC: 3A ART R172 Art of the Ancient 3 Units Americas Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ARTH 145 Art of the Ancient Americas is a survey of visual culture within the historical context of select ancient civilizations in Mexico, Central America, and South America up to European contact. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ART R174 Latin American Art 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories ENGL R101 This course is an introduction to the art and visual cultures of Latin America from the Spanish Conquest to the present. Works of art and architecture are considered in relation to social and cultural contexts. Themes explored include indigenous traditions, European contact, nation building, religion, ideology, identity, and intersections with Chicano/a art and culture in the U.S. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: C1, C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C1, C2 IGETC: none STUDIO ART COURSES ART R104A Color and Design: 3 Units 2-D Foundations Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly C-ID: ARTS 100 This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and social and historical contexts of two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of the basic principles and elements of line, shape, texture, value, color and spatial illusion. Emphasis is placed on the development of a visual vocabulary for creative expression. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none ART R104B Color Theory 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R104A C-ID: ARTS 270 This course is an introduction to basic theories of color. Investigations of color interaction are conducted in a two- dimensional context. Introductory studies of psychological aspects of color will be explored. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC Oxnard College faculty have defined Drawing and Composition as a family of courses which includes ART R106A, ART R106B, and ART R106C. A student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. ART R106A Drawing and 3 Units Composition I Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly C-ID: ARTS 110 This course is an introduction to basic drawing experiences. Foundations of drawing will be explored through a variety of techniques and media with an emphasis on line, form, perspective and composition. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none ART R106B Drawing and 3 Units Composition II Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R106A C-ID: ARTS 205 This course is an exploration of artistic concepts, styles and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of mediums, techniques and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R106C Drawing and 3 Units Composition III Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R106B 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC Oxnard College faculty have defined Painting as a family of courses which includes ART R108A, ART R108B, ART R108C, ART R110A, ART R110B, and ART R110C. A student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. ART R108A Beginning Oil Painting 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly C-ID: ARTS 210 This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of oil painting. This class focuses on painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Students will explore representational and abstract painting. Particular emphasis will be on the awareness of shape, form and color, surface, and their importance in composition. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: none CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: none ART R108B Intermediate Oil Painting 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R108A 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R108C Advanced Oil Painting 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R108B 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R110A Beginning Acrylic 3 Units Painting Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly C-ID: ARTS 210 This class is an introduction to principles, elements and practices of painting. Students will focus on the exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R110B Intermediate Acrylic 3 Units Painting Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R110A 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R110C Advanced Acrylic 3 Units Painting Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R110B 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R115 Abstract Concepts 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R110A 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC Oxnard College faculty have defined Life Drawing as a family of courses which includes ART R126A, ART R126B and ART R126C. A student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. ART R126A Life Drawing I 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R106A C-ID: ARTS 200 This course is an introduction to drawing the human figure from observation using a wide variety of drawing media and techniques. Topics include an introduction to human anatomy and the historical and contemporary roles of figure drawing in the visual arts. Students in this course will learn both descriptive and interpretive approaches to drawing the figure. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R126B Life Drawing II 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R126A 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R126C Life Drawing III 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R126B This course is a continuation of Life Drawing II, but includes more complex structures that surround or may be included in set-up. 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, conté crayon, pastels and multimedia. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R140 Multicultural 3 Units Children’s Art Hours: 1.5 lecture, 4.5 lab weekly This course is an introduction to a range of foundational hands-on art experiences that reflect K-12 state standards and common core standards. This includes producing creative work in two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, fine arts, craft, and design. Projects emphasize the importance of multicultural art, art traditions of indigenous peoples, as well as personal exploration of media and the role of the teacher in nurturing creative expression. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: C1 IGETC: none ART R155 Beginning Sculpture 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly This course is an introduction to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and practices. Various sculpture methods are practiced with attention to creative self-expression and historical context. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R156 Intermediate Sculpture 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R155 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 wide range of skills and understanding of working in 3D. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R160 Introduction to Digital 3 Units Photography Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly The history, theory and aesthetics of digital photography will be explored in this course. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital photography with an emphasis on processes, principles and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography. (Same as FTVE R160.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R165 Portfolio/Gallery 3 Units Presentation Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ART R106A This course provides a practical experience in portfolio and exhibit development culminating in a group exhibit. Emphasis is placed on continuing artistic practice and professional development. Through hands-on experience, students will be introduced to exhibition planning, display, design, preparation, and installation techniques. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU TWO-DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART COURSES ART R175 Introduction to 3 Units Digital Art Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly C-ID: ARTS 250 This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art production. Topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools. Understanding of the underlying logic of computer software will be taught with an emphasis on the role of the computer in all forms of modern art-making. Students will learn how to use the computer as a tool effectively while developing their own method of creating digital artwork. Cross-platform issues will be addressed, as well as file preparation for various output media. (Same as FTVE R175.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R180 3-D Foundations 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly C-ID: ARTS 101 This course is an introduction to basic sculpture materials and techniques. Emphasis will be on the development of fundamental skills and the understanding of form, structure and the elements of design. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ART R198 1 - 3 Units Hours: Short Courses in Art 1-3 lecture, 1-9 lab weekly Short courses designed as workshops in selected areas of art or studies of selected areas of art history are designed to meet the specific needs of the college and community as requested or required. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ART R199 Directed Studies in Art .5 - 3 Units Hours: .5-3 lecture, 1.5-9 lab weekly This course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Art or Art History on an independent basis. This course offers opportunities for students with intermediate and/or advanced skills to engage in projects or studies not included in the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY The courses below have been designed to meet the special instructional needs of students with disabilities and to prepare the students for certificate and degree programs in line with the mission of the College. Students are encouraged to seek guidance and support services through the Educational Assistance Center at (805) 678-5830. For more information contact: Della Newlow (805) 678-5104 dnewlow@vcccd.edu ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECH COURSES ACT R001 Assistive Computer 2 Units Technology Hours: 1 lecture, 3 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. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ACT R011 Computer-Aided Learning 1 Unit Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly The course provides computer-assisted instruction in basic academic skills and test preparation. The course may include fundamental word processing to assist students in completion of classroom assignments such as homework and term papers. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ACT R016 Computer Aided Learning 1 Unit Math Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: Concurrent enrollment in MATH R001 or LS R016A or LS R016B Students with learning disabilities will be able to take this course while currently enrolled in any basic math course at Oxnard College to use computers to aid with their retention and learning of mathematics. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ACT R017 Skills for the Internet 1 Unit Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course is designed to teach students the basic Internet computer skills, techniques, and assistive computer technology that will enable them to be successful in accessing the Internet and email. Specifically, the course will review software that will accommodate students with disabilities to aid in using the Internet. Student will learn the difference between academic and non-academic sources. Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized weekly research, presentations and website review assignments that will focus on developing better overall research skills as well as computing skills. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ASTRONOMY For more information contact: Justin Miller (805) 678-5094 jwmiller@vcccd.edu ASTRONOMY COURSES AST R101 Introduction to 3 Units Astronomy Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is an introduction to astronomy for both science and non-science majors. 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, and black holes. The scientific method is defined and expounded. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1 IGETC: 5A AST R101L Astronomy Laboratory 1 Unit Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisite: AST R101 or concurrent enrollment and Advisories: MATH R002 or MATH R005 or MATH R011 or MATH R015 or placement determined by the college’s multiple measure assessment process 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS The Automation and Control Systems program provides training in foundation level skills necessary for employment in the expanding field of automation and control systems. Training includes electrical power and controls, instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), building automation, and networking. Graduates can seek employment and excellent wage opportunities as building automation technicians and control systems technicians with manufacturers, vendors, service companies, as well as large facilities such as government and education facilities, hospitals, and office buildings. For more information contact: Alan Ainsworth (805) 678-5042 aainsworth@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEMS Required Core Courses Units AC R020 Electrical Systems I 3 AC R020L Electrical Systems I Lab 2 AC R021L Electrical Systems II Lab 2 ACS R100 Automation and Control Systems 4 ACS R110 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 4 CNIT R120 Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I 4 or CNIT R144 CompTIA Security+ Fundamentals and Certification Prep 4 Total Required Major Units 19 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 12 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Automation and Control Systems program students will be able to: • Use a Volt-Ohm meter to isolate electrical faults. • Identify the electrical components used in HVAC/R systems and state the function of each component. • Repair an electrical fault using a structured troubleshooting model. • Draw a wiring diagram for a basic air conditioning, heating or refrigeration system. • Identify the control elements of an automated control system and explain their functions. • Design and configure a control system for various applications. • Develop programs for a PLC from logic and Boolean expressions. • Program timers, counters, and control instructions on a PLC system. AUTOMATION & CONTROL COURSES ACS R100 Automation and 4 Units Control Systems Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: AC R020 and AC R020L and AC R021L This course provides instruction in the principles, operation, and implementation of automation and process control systems used in many industries including but not limited to the following: pharmaceutical/biotechnology, agricultural, manufacturing, water/wastewater, green energy, and HVAC/R. Control types covered in this course include direct digital controls (DDC), programmable logic controls (PLC), building automation systems (BAS) and pneumatic controls. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ACS R110 Programmable Logic 4 Units Controllers (PLCs) Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: AC R020 and AC R020L and AC R021L This is an introductory course on the principles of how Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) function. This course provides practical information about installing, programming, and maintaining PLC systems. Students receive instruction and training to help them achieve the industry qualifications needed to work in the high growth area of automation. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU AUTOMOTIVE BODY AND FENDER REPAIR The Automotive Body, Painting, and Fender Repair program at Oxnard College prepares students to enter the industry as entry-level technicians and provides continuous skills improvement training for employed technicians in the field. Students can complete a Certificate of Achievement and an Associate of Science Degree if the necessary general education requirements are completed. The program emphasizes hands- on training in body, fender, collision repair, painting, and automotive graphics so that students have the skills necessary to gain employment in the industry. For more information contact: Jose Ortega (805) 678-5047 jortega@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AUTOMOTIVE BODY AND FENDER REPAIR Required Core Courses Units AB R001 Introduction to Automotive -Body and Fender Repair 4 AB R002 Intermediate Auto Body and Fender Repair 4 AB R003 Introduction to Estimating Auto Body Damage 4 AB R004 Advanced Auto Body Collision and Damage Repair 4 AB R005A Auto Body Painting and Refinishing I 2 AB R005B Auto Body Painting and Refinishing II 4 Required additional courses Complete a minimum of one course from the following: AB R007A Automotive Graphics 2 AB R007B Advanced Automotive Graphics 2 AT R010 Fundamentals of Auto Technology 3 AT R015 Automotive Electrical Systems 4 Total Required Major Units 24-26 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 5-7 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Automotive Body and Fender Repair program students will be able to: • Identify and comprehend environmental safety rules andregulations, in the following areas: shop safety, personalsafety, hazardous material safety, air bag safety, respirator safety, welding safety, and power tool and equipment safety. • Demonstrate the ability to analyze and evaluate variousdamage areas of a vehicle including estimating the costsof repair, and identify the safety and proper proceduresof repair. • Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to repairvehicles in the Auto Body Industry in the following areas: cosmetic repairs, painting spot repair, painting a panelrepair, painting a complete car, non-structural body repairs, structural body repair, and final detailing of a vehicle. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) AUTO BODY / COLLISION REPAIR The Auto Body/Collision Repair Program is a proficiency award that demonstrates students are prepared to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Required Core Courses Units AB R001 Introduction to Automotive -Body and Fender Repair 4 AB R002 Intermediate Auto Body and Fender Repair 4 Total Required Units for the Award 8 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Auto Body/Collision Repair program students will be able to: • Repair minor dents and cosmetic repairs. • Repair non-structural body damage. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) ESTIMATING AUTO BODY DAMAGE & ADVANCED REPAIR The Estimating Auto Body Damage & Advanced Repair Program is a proficiency award that prepares students for positions in the auto body and repair industry in the areas of auto damage analysis and estimating and reconstructing auto bodies, fenders, and external features. Required Core Courses Units AB R003 Introduction to Estimating Auto Body Damage 4 AB R004 Advanced Auto Body Collision and Damage Repair 4 Total Required Units for the Award 8 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Estimating Auto Body Damage & Advanced Repair Program students will be able to: • Demonstrate proficiency in evaluating various damageareas of a vehicle and estimating the repair cost. • Demonstrate proficiency in structural body repair andframe repair. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) AUTO BODY PAINTING AND REFINISHING The Auto Body Painting and Refinishing Program is a proficiency award that prepares students for positions in the auto body and repair industry in the area of painting and refinishing. Required Core Courses Units AB R005A Auto Body Painting and Refinishing I 2 AB R005B Auto Body Painting and Refinishing II 4 Total Required Units for the Award 6 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Auto Body Painting and Refinishing Program students will be able to: • Demonstrate proficiency in spot painting repair. • Demonstrate proficiency in panel painting repair. • Demonstrate proficiency in complete car painting repair. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) AUTOMOTIVE GRAPHICS The Automotive Graphics Program is a proficiency award that prepares students for positions in the auto body and repair industry as well as other fields that require graphic design skill sets such as paint mixing, customized murals, advanced commercial lettering, advanced outlines and shadowing, and advanced pin-striping. Required Core Courses Units AB R007A Automotive Graphics 2 AB R007B Advanced Automotive Graphics 2 Total Required Units for the Award 4 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Automotive Graphics Program students will be able to: • Demonstrate proficiency in the preparation and layout ofpin-striping. • Demonstrate proficiency in advanced level automotivegraphics design including color selection. AUTOMOTIVE BODY COURSES AB R001 Introduction to Automotive 4 Units –Body and Fender Repair Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly This course covers the fundamentals of auto body repair including metal inert gas (MIG) welding, oxy-acetylene welding, metal finishing, use of body fillers, sanding, masking, and priming. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AB R002 Intermediate Auto Body 4 Units and Fender Repair Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: AB R001 This course teaches students advanced auto body repair techniques using various materials such as steel, aluminum and plastics. Students are also taught special priming methods. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AB R003 Introduction to Estimating 4 Units Auto Body Damage Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: AB R002 This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills in writing estimates or accident reports for non-structural refinishing and repair of automobile damage. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AB R004 Advanced Auto Body 4 Units Collision and Damage Repair Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: AB R003 This is 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 projects will be in the scope of complete automotive wrecks. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AB R005A Auto Body Painting 2 Units and Refinishing I Hours: 1 lecture, 3 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 is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AB R005B Auto Body Painting 4 Units and Refinishing II Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: AB R005A This course continues training in automotive painting and refinishing. Topics to be covered include application of undercoats and topcoats, spot repair procedures, paint job procedures, paint problems, and procedures for securing employment in the field. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AB R007A Automotive Graphics 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 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 is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AB R007B Advanced Automotive 2 Units Graphics Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: AB R007A 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 pinstriping, and customized quills. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AB R098 Short Courses in 1 - 4 Units Automotive and Fender Repair Hours: 1-2 lecture, 3-6 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 pinstriping, and customized quills. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY The Automotive Technology program at Oxnard College is designed to prepare students as entry-level technicians for the automotive field. The program also provides improvement training for working automotive technicians dealing with rapidly changing technologies and updated certification exams. Students can complete a Proficiency Award (Entry Level Alignment Specialist, Entry Level Brake and Electrical Specialist), an Associate of Science Degree or Certificate of Achievement. Courses include a full range of curriculum for this career: fundamentals and foundations of automotive, automotive electrical, engine performance, brake systems, steering and suspension, heating and air conditioning systems, transmissions, and automotive business management. In addition, students can enter a pathway to becoming a State of California, Bureau of Automotive Repair licensed vehicle Emissions Inspector. The courses are designed to give a student knowledge and hands-on training needed to achieve ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification. All courses are taught by ASE certified instructors and the program is certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Educational Foundation). For more information contact: Richard Williams (805) 678-5890 rwilliams@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Required Core Courses (37 units) Units AT R010 Fundamentals of Auto Technology 3 AT R011 Foundations of Automotive Technology 3 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 R033 Automotive Emission and Fuel Control Systems 4 AT R050 Automotive Steering and Suspension 6 Required additional courses (minimum 5 units) Complete a minimum of five units from the following: AT R012 Automotive Air Conditioning 2 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 AT R048 Smog Check Procedures 3 AT R060 Automotive Business Management 6 Total Required Major Units 42-43 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 0 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 71-72 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology program students will be able to: • Complete industry standard documents and relatedpaperwork. • Comprehend math concepts as they apply to automotivediagnosis and repair. • Identify and comprehend environmental safety rules andregulations related to the Automotive Industry. • Effectively research and utilize information as it applies tothe automotive industry. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) ENTRY LEVEL ALIGNMENT SPECIALIST The Entry Level Alignment Specialist Program is a proficiency award that designed to acknowledge the student’s readiness to enter the industry field for Automotive and Light Truck Steering, Suspension, and Alignment diagnosis and repair. Required Core Courses Units AT R010 Fundamentals of Auto Technology 3 AT R015 Automotive Electrical Systems 4 AT R015L Automotive Electrical Systems Lab 2 AT R050 Automotive Steering and Suspension 6 Total Required Units for the Award 15 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Entry Level Alignment Specialist Program students will be able to: • Complete industry standard documents and relatedpaperwork. • Comprehend math concepts as they apply to automotivediagnosis and repair. • Identify and comprehend environmental safety rules andregulations related to the Automotive Industry. • Effectively research and utilize information as it applies tothe automotive industry. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) ENTRY LEVEL BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST The Entry Level Brake and Electrical Specialist Program is a proficiency award that designed to acknowledge the student’s readiness to enter the industry field for Automotive and Light Truck brake diagnosis and repair. Required Core Courses Units AT R010 Fundamentals of Auto Technology 3 AT R015 Automotive Electrical Systems 4 AT R015L Automotive Electrical Systems Lab 2 AT R018 Automotive Brake Systems 4 AT R018L Automotive Brake Systems Lab 2 Total Required Units for the Award 15 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Entry Level Break Specialist Program students will be able to: • Complete industry standard documents and relatedpaperwork. • Comprehend math concepts as they apply to automotivediagnosis and repair. • Identify and comprehend environmental safety rules andregulations related to the Automotive Industry. • Effectively research and utilize information as it applies tothe automotive industry. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY COURSES AT R010 is designed to be the first course taken upon starting the Automotive Technology program. It is strongly recommended to be taken concurrently with AT R011. AT R010 covers fundamental knowledge that is essential for success in AT R011. AT R011 covers foundational knowledge that is essential for all other classes in the Automotive Technology program. It is highly recommended that any student who believes that they already know the fundamental material covered in AT R010 or AT R011, or is choosing not to take AT R010 and AT R011 concurrently for any other reason, consult with the Automotive Technology program staff prior to the start of the semester. AT R010 Fundamentals of Auto 3 Units Technology Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: AT R011 This course is a comprehensive overview of the automobile, basic operation principles and repair procedures. Systems included are ignition, charging, cranking, cooling, fuels, lubrication, brakes, engine operation and front suspension. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R011 Foundations of 3 Units Automotive Technology Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: AT R010 This is a companion class to Fundamentals of Auto Technology (AT R010). It will focus on teaching the skills necessary for a student to be successful in all other courses in the Automotive Technology program. These skills will include, but are not limited to, information acquisition and retrieval; writing repair orders and related documents; hardware identification, use and repair; gasket, seal and sealants use; bearing identification & repair; fluid services; wheel & tire service. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R012 Automotive Air 2 Units Conditioning Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: AT R010 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R013 Automotive Engine 4 Units Performance Hours: 4 lecture weekly Corequisites: AT R013L Advisories: AT R010 This course provides detailed coverage of automotive ignition systems and fuel injection systems. This course will focus on engine 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R013L Automotive Engine 2 Units Performance Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Corequisites: AT R013 Advisories: AT R010 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 ASE certification test in engine performance is included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R014 Advanced Engine 4 Units Performance Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: AT R013 Corequisites: AT R014L This advanced course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose engine control management systems of modern vehicles. The L-1 certification by ASE requires the most current 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, 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R014L Advanced Engine 2 Units Performance Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: AT R013 Corequisites: AT R014 This advanced course provides hands on technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose engine control management systems of modern vehicles. The L-1 certification by ASE requires the most current 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R015 Automotive Electrical 4 Units Systems Hours: 4 lecture weekly Corequisites: AT R015L Advisories: AT R010 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 for ASE certification test included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R015L Automotive Electrical 2 Units Systems Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Corequisites: AT R015 Advisories: AT R010 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R016 Auto Electronics 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: AT R015 and R015L Advisories: AT R010 This course is designed for advanced students or technicians in the auto service industry. This course covers various types of electronic systems, ignition systems, computer management, and fuel injection control systems. Scan tool devices used in diagnosis of today’s modern vehicles will be covered. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R018 Automotive Brake 4 Units Systems Hours: 4 lecture weekly Corequisites: AT R018L Advisories: AT R010 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 the ASE certification test is included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R018L Automotive Brake 2 Units Systems Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Corequisites: AT R018 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R020 ASE Mechanics 3 Units Certification Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: Employment in the automotive industry or an automotive major. 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. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R026 Automotive Engine 4 Units Overhaul Hours: 4 lecture weekly Corequisites: AT R026L Advisories: AT R010 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. Preparation for the ASE certification is included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R026L Automotive Engine 2 Units Overhaul Lab Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Corequisites: AT R026 Advisories: AT R010 Course uses class projects involving theory and operation of modern 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R030 Automotive Transmission 3 Units and Drive Line Hours: 3 lecture weekly Corequisites: AT R030L Advisories: AT R010 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 procedures will be stressed. Preparation for the ASE certification is included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R030L Automotive Transmission 2 Units and Drive Line Lab Hours: 6 lab weekly Corequisites: AT R030 Advisories: AT R010 This course provides technical preparation in the skills required to diagnose, adjust, repair and 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R033 Automotive Emission 4 Units and Fuel Control Systems Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: AT R010 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 (Automotive Service Excellence) certification test is included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R048 Smog Check Procedures 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: AT R013 and AT R013L and AT R033 This course will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform smog check inspections. Students who successfully complete this course will have met the California Bureau of Automotive Repair’s training requirements to qualify to sit for the smog check inspector licensing examination. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R060 Automotive Business 6 Units Management Hours: 5 lecture, 3 lab weekly This course covers the automotive service management operations of an automotive business/dealership as related to service advisor/manager by focusing on the repair order as a legal document, appointment systems, telephone skills, communication strategies, product knowledge, selling skills, customer handling, warranties, and cost reduction methods. Successful completion of the class will prepare students for the ASE Automobile Service Consultant (C1) Exam. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R088 California Bureau 1 Unit of Automotive Repair Smog License Update Class Hours: .75 lecture, .75 lab weekly Advisories: This course is designed for persons holding a current State of California Smog Inspection License and candidates for the Smog Inspection License. However, any student with a working knowledge of electricity who desires an introduction to the Digital Storage Oscilloscope would benefit from the class. 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. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R098 Short Courses in .5 - 6 Units Automotive Technology Hours: .5 - 6 lecture, .5 -12 lab weekly This course and/or workshop will cover selected areas of automotive technology. This course will be developed to meet specific needs of the college community as requested or required. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none AT R100 Alternative Fuels & 3 Units Advanced Transportation Technology Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: AT 010 and AT R011 and AT R015 and R015L C-ID: ALTF 100X This course explores the use of Hybrid and Electric battery power for vehicle transportation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter, DC/ DC power transfer, and battery technology. Physics of battery storage, hybrid generation systems, Electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufacturers will be discussed. Hybrid and high voltage service and maintenance procedures. This course will assist the student in passing the L-3 ASE exam. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU AT R140 Automotive Steering 6 Units and Suspension Hours: 5 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: AT R010 and AT R011 and AT R015 and R015L C-ID: AUTO 140X (in progress) This course is for the automotive student who wants to understand automotive steering and suspension systems. This course provides the technical skills and preparation required in diagnosis, adjustment, replacement and repair of all types of suspension systems commonly used in the automotive industry. Factory type scan tools will be used for interaction with the vehicle steering and suspension control systems. Skills used for diagnosing body computer systems will be taught as part of the course. Preparation for the ASE certification exam is included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU AT R150 Automotive Breaking 6 Units Systems Hours: 5 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: AT R010 and AT R011 and AT R015 and R015L C-ID: AUTO 150X This course is for the automotive student who wants to understand automotive braking 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 the ASE certification test is included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Biology is the study of living organisms from those composed of one cell to those made of trillions of cells and everything in between, including bacteria, mushrooms, humans, other animals, and plants. Biology majors also receive a strong foundation in other science fields, as these are relevant to living organisms. For example, all living things are made of molecules. So to understand how these molecules will interact in living organisms, biology majors will receive a foundation in chemistry. Students in the biology program at Oxnard College will learn about the diversity of living organisms and will become skilled in laboratory techniques. Various career options in biology will also be explored. Biology majors have the choice between two degree options. The Associate in Arts in Biology (A.A.) is recommended for those looking to transfer to a University of California school or planning on a career in the medical or dental field. The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (AS-T) is recommended for those students planning to transfer to a California State University school as it provides certain guarantees upon transfer. See a counselor for more information. For students interested in the wonder of the living world, the Oxnard College Biology program is the place to be. University of California Limitation on Transfer of Biology Courses The UC will give credit for only one Biology series: BIOL R101 + R101L or BIOL R120 + R120L. No credit will be given for BIOL R101 + R101L if taken after R120 + R120L. For more information contact: General Biology & Marine Biology Anatomy/Physiology Dr. Shannon Newby Dr. Michael Abram (805) 678-5050 (805) 678-5049 snewby@vcccd.edu mabram@vcccd.edu General Biology Microbiology Dr. Michael Nicholson Dr. James Harber (805) 678-5197 (805) 678-5048 mnicholson@vcccd.edu jharber@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER BIOLOGY The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (Biology AS- T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AS-T in Biology, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Biology major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residency at the college granting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Biology AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (10 units) BIOL R120 Principles of Biology I 4 BIOL R120L Principles of Biology I Lab 1 BIOL R122 Principles of Biology II 4 BIOL R122L Principles of Biology II Lab 1 List A (15 units) CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 Select one Physics Sequence (10 Units) Sequence 1: PHYS R101 College Physics 1 4 PHYS R101L College Physics 1 Laboratory 1 PHYS R102 College Physics 2 4 PHYS R102L College Physics 2 Laboratory 1 or Sequence 2: PHYS R131 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 5 PHYS R132 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 5 Total Required Major Units 35 *CSU General Education or IGETC for STEM Pattern 31-33 Double-Counted Units -(10) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 2-4 Total Units required for the AS-T Degree 60 *This AS-T presumes completion of CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC for STEM, allowing for completion of 6 units of non-STEM GE work after transfer. ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE BIOLOGY The requirements for the A.A. degree in Biology are satisfactory completion of 60 semester units of which 29 semester units must be the required major courses shown below. The additional 31 units should be chosen from the general education degree requirements found in the Oxnard College catalog. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year university should consult the CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC pattern for general education. In addition, all students planning to transfer should consult the www.assist.org website for guidance on the requirements of their intended major and/or emphasis at the transfer institution. The A.A. in Biology is designed primarily for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biology after transfer. Required Core Courses (24 units) Units BIOL R120 Principles of Biology I 4 BIOL R120L Principles of Biology I Lab 1 BIOL R122 Principles of Biology II 4 BIOL R122L Principles of Biology II Lab 1 CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 Required Additional Courses Minimum of 4 units from: BIOL R100 (MST R100) Marine Biology 3 BIOL R100L (MST R100L) Marine Biology Laboratory 1 BIOL R170 Biological Marine Resource Management 1 BIOL R199 Directed Studies in Biology 1-3 CHEM R130 Organic Chemistry I 5 ESRM R100 Introduction to Environmental Science 3 MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 MATH R121 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 MICR R100 Principles of Microbiology 3 MICR R100L Principles of Microbiology Lab 2 MST R160 Introduction to Research in Natural Resource Management 4 PHSO R101 Human Physiology 5 PHYS R101 College Physics 1 4 PHYS R101L College Physics 1 Laboratory 1 PHYS R121 Physics with Calculus I 5 Total Required Major Units 28 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.A. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units -(9) Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 12 Total Units required for the A.A. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Biological Sciences program students will be able to: • Use logic and the scientific method to draw well supported conclusions pertaining to biological questions. • Display written and verbal competency in the description and analysis of biological subject matter. • Integrate ideas and values from different disciplines (e.g., mathematics, chemistry) to explain biological concepts or ideas. • Conduct research and information gathering using a variety of sources such as texts, tables, graphs, maps, media, personal communication, observation, and electronic databases to answer biological questions. • Understand and communicate complex relationships between natural and human systems. • Recognize applications of biology in everyday life. • Acquire knowledge and skills sufficient to allow one to pursue more advanced study in biological sciences or seek employment in biology-related fields, or upgrade skills for the workplace. ANATOMY COURSE ANAT R101 General Human Anatomy 4 Units Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R097 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R10H and BIOL R101L and MATH R015 or MATH R005 or MATH R014 or MATH R033 C-ID: BIOL 110B 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 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2, B3 IGETC: 5B, 5C BIOLOGY COURSES BIOL R100 Marine Biology 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ENGL R095 and ENGL R097 or ENGL R101 or placement based on multiple measurements assessments This course provides an introduction to the diversity of marine organisms and the physical and biological processes that influence their life history, behavior, distribution, and anatomical structure. Topics also address the interactions of these organisms and processes in a variety of habitats, marine ecology, and marine conservation. (Same as MST R100.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B BIOL R100L Marine Biology Laboratory 1 Unit Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R100 Advisories: ENGL R095 and ENGL R097 or ENGL R101 or placement based on multiple measurements assessments This laboratory course provides an introduction to the diversity of marine organisms and the physical and biological processes that influence their structure, life history, and behavior. (Same as MST R100L.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C BIOL R101 General Biology 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ENGL R095 and ENGL R097 or ENGL R100 or ENGL R101 or placement based on multiple measurements assessments This course is an introduction to the science of life, cell biology, metabolism, diet, genetics, evolution and ecology and will include current issues and news on these topics. This course meets the needs of prospective teachers, health care workers, environmental personnel, technicians, scientists, and non- science employees. This course will satisfy the requirements for certain education, dental hygiene, nursing and physical therapy programs. Credit will not be awarded for both the regular and honors versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B BIOL R101H Honors: General Biology 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ENGL R095 and ENGL R097 or ENGL R100 or ENGL R101 or placement based on multiple measurements assessments This course is an introduction to the science of life, cell biology, metabolism, diet, genetics, evolution and ecology and will include current issues and news on these topics. This course meets the needs of prospective teachers, health care workers, environmental personnel, technicians, scientists, and non- science employees. This course will satisfy the requirements for certain education, dental hygiene, nursing and physical therapy programs. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications, and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B BIOL R101L General Biology Laboratory 1 Unit Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H or concurrent enrollment Advisories: MATH R002 or MATH R005 or MATH R015 This is a laboratory course designed to be taken in conjunction with BIOL R101 as an introduction to biology laboratory practices for non-majors as well as those considering majoring in Biology. The laboratory exercises cover the scientific method, basic biochemistry, microscopy, cellular organization, cellular energy transformation, cellular reproduction, genetics, and evolution. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C BIOL R120 Principles of Biology I 4 Units Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R120 and MATH R005 or MATH R015 or placement based on multiple measurements assessments Advisories: ENGL R097 or ENGL R100 or ENGL R101 C-ID: BIOL 190 (BIOL R120 + R120L) 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 biology worldview derived from experimental data of specific model 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 are examined. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B BIOL R120L Principles of Biology I Lab: 1 Unit Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R120 or concurrent enrollment C-ID: BIOL 190 (BIOL R120 + R120L) This is a laboratory course designed to complement the BIOL R120 lecture course, the first course in the series of biology courses for majors. 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. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C BIOL R122 Principles of Biology II 4 Units Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R120 and BIOL R120L and ENGL R100 or ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H and MATH R005 or MATH R014 or MATH R014B or MATH R015 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process C-ID’s: BIOL 140 (BIOL R122 + R122L) & BIOL 135S (BIOL R120 + BIOL R120L and BIOL R122 + BIOL R122L) This course, intended for biology majors, includes a survey of the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms and examines the basic principles governing evolution of organisms and interactions between organisms and the environment. It emphasizes general biological principles, classification, structure, function and evolutionary adaptations of organisms (including plants, fungi, animals, and unicellular organisms) to their environments, and ecological principles. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B BIOL R122L Principles of Biology II Lab 1 Unit Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R120 and BIOL R120L and BIOL R122 or concurrent enrollment C-ID’s: BIOL 140 (BIOL R122 + R122L) & BIOL 135S (BIOL R120 + BIOL R120L and BIOL R122 + BIOL R122L) This course, intended for biology majors, is a survey of the diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms, their anatomy, functional morphology, physiology, development, and interactions with each other and their environment. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C BIOL R155 Principles of Botany 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R101 or BIOL R120 and MATH R005 or MATH R015 or MATH R014 or MATH R014B or MATH R032 or MATH R033 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process C-ID: BIOL 155 (BIOL R155 + R155L) This course is intended for biology majors and covers comparative diversity, structure, and function of plants. Topics include development, morphology and physiology, taxonomy and systematics. Principles of population and community ecology and ecosystem interactions are emphasized. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B BIOL R155L Principles of Botany Lab 1 Unit Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R155 or concurrent enrollment C-ID: BIOL 155 (BIOL R155 + R155L) This course involves laboratory and field studies of the characteristics and relationships of selected plants from the major divisions. Students will learn the principles of taxonomy, and will gain practice in identification of species by means of keys. This course will offer an introduction to the basic experimental techniques and instrumentation used in the investigation of plant physiology. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C BIOL R170 Biological Marine 1 Unit Resource Management Hours: 3 lecture weekly Corequisites: GEOL R178 (same as MST R178) 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. (Same as MST R170.) Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none R189 Topics In Life Science .5 - 3 Units Hours: .5 to 3 lecture, 1.5 to 9 lab weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R100 (same as MST R100) or BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H Topics in Life Science courses provide the opportunity for in- depth study of specific biological subject matter which are not met by regular biology and other life science course offerings. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BIOL R198 Short Courses in 1 - 4 Units Biology Hours: 1 to 3 lecture, 3 to 12 lab weekly Short courses in biology allows for creative ways to meet identified needs of the college and community which are not met by existing course offerings. Length of course determines unit credit. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BIOL R199 Directed Studies in 1 - 3 Units Biology Related Topics Hours: 3 to 9 lab weekly Prerequisites: BIOL R101 and BIOL R101L Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Biology on an independent study basis. These studies may require a combination of laboratory and library research. Project findings will be presented in a scientific poster format, video, protocol or research publication. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU MICROBIOLOGY COURSES MICR R100 Principles of 3 Units Microbiology Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R104 or CHEM R110 or CHEM R112 or CHEM R120 or BIOL R120 and BIOL R120L and ANAT R101 and PHSO R101 and MATH R015 or MATH R005 or MATH R014 or MATH R014B or MATH R033 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process Advisories: ENGL R101 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B MICR R100L Principles of 2 Units Microbiology Lab Hours: 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: MICR R100 or concurrent enrollment 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. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C PHYSIOLOGY COURSE PHSO R101 Human Physiology 5 Units Hours: 3 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: ANAT R101 and CHEM R104 or CHEM R110 and ENGL R097 and MATH R005 or MATH R014 or MATH R015 or MATH R032 or MATH R033 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process C-ID: BIOL 120B 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, homeostatic mechanisms, and functions of the major organ 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. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2, B3 IGETC: 5B, 5C BORDER STUDIES For more information contact: Dr. Arion Melidonis (805) 678-5044 amelidonis@vcccd.edu BORDER STUDIES COURSE BRS R101 Introduction to 3 Units Border Studies Hours: 3 lecture weekly Borders and borderlands define territories and identity while simultaneously calling them into question. Utilizing an interdisciplinary perspective, this course explores both physical and conceptual borders and borderlands with an emphasis on first person narratives, generalizing to universal themes of change, globalization, conflict, motivation and movement across borders. Through a range of ethnographic, narrative and theoretical works, we will analyze specific borderlands and borderland identities while considering the themes of hybridity, gender, sexuality, marginalization, economics, immigration, labor flows, travel, pollution, environmental change, media, conflict and cooperation. (Same as ANTH R119.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D IGETC: pending BUSINESS The Business program offers a variety of courses in business leading to the degrees of Associate in Arts and Science and Certificates in Business and Business Management. In addition to the major coursework, which emphasizes business and 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: Timothy Fontenette (805) 678-5266 tfotenette@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer (Business Administration AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AS-T in Business Administration, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Business Administration major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Business Administration AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (15 units) Units ACCT R101 Financial Accounting 3 ACCT R102 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS R111 Business Law 3 ECON R101 Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON R102 Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 List A (4 units) Select one of the following courses: MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 MATH R106 Business Calculus 4 List B (6-7 units) Select 2 courses with no more than one course from each Category (6-7 units) Category 1 Mathematics Any course from List A not already chosen 4 Category 2 Business BUS R120 Introduction to Business 3 BUS R140 Business Communication 3 Category 3 Business Information Systems CAOT R122 Microsoft Office 3 CIS R100 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 Total Required Major Units 25-26 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 38-41 Double-Counted Units -(9) Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 2-6 Total Units required for the AS-T Degree 60 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE BUSINESS This program is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, and other Business-related majors. The courses in the Associate Degree listed below are the most commonly required lower-division courses in these majors at both CSU and UC campuses as well as independent colleges and universities. Business-related majors are popular at all university campuses and impacted at many, making admission into these programs competitive. At some universities, admission preference may be given to students who have completed all lower-division major requirements prior to transfer. Requirements vary by campus and are subject to change. Students are advised to refer to the official articulation agreements on www.assist.org for the most current requirements of their intended transfer institution and should work with a counselor to create a transfer plan. Required Core Courses (12 units) Units ACCT R101 Financial Accounting 3 ACCT R102 Managerial Accounting 3 ECON R101 Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON R102 Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 Choose one Information Technology Course CAOT R122 Microsoft Office 3 or CIS R100 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 Choose one Mathematics Course MATH R106 Business Calculus 4 or MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 Choose one additional Major preparation Course BUS R111 Business Law 3 BUS R140 Business Communications 3 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 Total Required Major Units 22-24 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.A. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units -(9) Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 16-18 Total Units required for the A.A. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This program will prepare students to compete for management positions within an organization. These positions would include responsibilities for formulating and implementing policies, employee relations, long-range planning, and overseeing the work of other levels within the organization. Through coursework with an interdisciplinary focus, students will explore market trends and topics in workplace diversity, leadership, time management and social skills. Program-wide emphasis is placed on the importance of teamwork, strength leadership and global mindsets. Students will partner with prospective peers to complete presentations on subjects such as consumer behavior, globalization, human capital and organizational culture. Required Core Courses (25 units) Units ACCT R101 Financial Accounting 3 BUS R100 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1 BUS R103 Business Mathematics 3 BUS R111 Business Law 3 BUS R120 Introduction to Business 3 BUS R121 Introduction to Management 3 BUS R122 Human Resource Management 3 BUS R132 Marketing 3 BUS R140 Business Communications 3 Complete a minimum of 3 units from the following courses: BUS R124 Organizational Behavior 3 BUS R125 Personal Finance 3 BUS R134 Marketing for Small Business 2 BUS R135 Social Media Marketing 1.5 CIS R100 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 COMM R101 Introduction to Oral Communication 3 ECON R101 Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON R102 Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 Total Required Major Units 28 General Education: This A.S. degree requires completion of the Oxnard College General Education pattern. Total Required Major Units 28 Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units -(0-3) Free Electives Required 3-6 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Business program students will be able to: • Write clearly and accurately in a variety of business contexts and formats while checking, editing, and revising theirwritten work for correct information, appropriate emphasis, form, style, and grammar. • Understand management concepts and approachesincluding planning for, organizing, and controllingorganizational resources, preparing for and managingorganizational change, and managing and leading people. • Apply rules and principles to new business situations. • Formulate ways of accessing and interpreting businessinformation from beyond their immediate spheres. • Demonstrate personal conduct that reflects an ethicalunderstanding of complex business, economic and socialissues. • Demonstrate collaboration skills by working effectivelywith others in group settings – both inside and outside the classroom. • Interpret how information technology affects businessoperations, and utilize business technologies to theiradvantage. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) MARKETING FOR ENTREPRENEURS The Marketing for Entrepreneurs proficiency award is designed to provide students with the academic background and tools they will need to succeed in entrepreneurial settings, small businesses or their own venture. The objective of this proficiency is to educate students to function effectively in business environments where they will have to make autonomous decisions and be required to take action on their own initiative. Proficiency Award requires the successful completion of the following courses. Required Core Courses BUS R100 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1.0 BUS R134 Marketing for Small Business 2.0 BUS R135 Social Media Marketing 1.5 Total Required Units for Award 4.5 PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) ACCOUNTING FOR ENTREPRENEURS Students completing the Accounting for Entrepreneurs proficiency award will learn accounting applications and software that runs small businesses. Students will learn how to set up a company, create invoices, write checks, prepare payroll and taxes, and create reports to handle financial responsibilities of a small business owner. Proficiency Award reNquires the successful completion of the following courses. Required Core Courses BUS R100 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1.0 BUS R105 Accounting for Entrepreneurs 1.5 ACCT R110 QuickBooks 1 1.5 ACCT R111 QuickBooks 2 1.5 Total Required Units for Award 5.5 PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) ENTREPRENEURSHIP Entrepreneurship provides students with the academic background and experiential opportunities needed to view business opportunities from an entrepreneurial perspective. The proficiency award helps students recognize market and business opportunities and learn when to seize them or take action, all while operating within the context of limited resources and creating value for the customer. The courses below are required for successful completion of the Entrepreneurship proficiency award. Required Core Courses BUS R100 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1.0 BUS R105 Accounting for Entrepreneurs 1.5 BUS R134 Marketing for Small Business 2.0 BUS R135 Social Media Marketing 1.5 ACCT R110 QuickBooks 1 1.5 ACCT R111 QuickBooks 2 1.5 Total Required Units for Award 9.0 BUSINESS COURSES BUS R001 Preparation for 3 Units Accounting Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course covers the accounting cycle, including journalizing, posting, trial balance, worksheets, adjusting and closing entries, payroll and financial statements. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none BUS R100 Introduction to 1 Unit Entrepreneurship Hours: 1 lecture weekly This is an introductory course intended to provide a comprehensive overview of entrepreneurship. The global economy and the critical role that innovation and creativity play in the entrepreneurial process will be examined. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R103 Business Mathematics 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course utilizes mathematical operations to solve practical business application problems. Topics include percent’s with applications, cash and trade discounts, markup and markdowns, payroll, present value, annuities, installment buying, mortgages, stocks, bonds. A review of basic mathematics will be covered as needed. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R104 Business English 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course develops competency in the fundamentals and mechanics of college-level business communications skills, including grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and written expression. These English and communication competencies will include practical writing applications such as business letters, memos, and compositions on assigned topics. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R105 Accounting for 1.5 Units Entrepreneurs Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course is an introductory study of the basic accounting required to manage the financial documentation related to running a small business. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of recording, summarizing, and reporting business transactions for internal purposes as well as for completing federal, state, and local reporting requirements. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R111 Business Law 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: BUS 125 This course is an introduction to the legal process. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, criminal law, business organizations, and judicial and administrative processes. A general review of law as it relates to businesses, individuals and society will be covered. Fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions will be covered. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC BUS R120 Introduction to Business 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: BUS 110 This course is a survey in business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. The course will demonstrate how these influences impact the primary areas of business including organizational structure and design, leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices, marketing, organizational communication, technology, entrepreneurship, legal, accounting, financial practices, the stock and securities market, and therefore affect a business’ ability to achieve its organizational goals. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC BUS R121 Introduction to 3 Units Management Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course examines the basic management functions of a business organization and middle management’s responsibilities in planning, organizing, directing, controlling, coordinating, and executing the organizations’ goals and objectives. Techniques of decision-making with emphasis on recent advances in areas directly related to management are also introduced. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC BUS R122 Human Resource 3 Units Management Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course examines the concepts of human resource organization and management including finance, operation, and compliance with federal government regulations, internal organization and the personnel practices including collective bargaining of the organization as an employer and its role with employees. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R124 Organizational Behavior 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Organizational Behavior is an introductory business course that will provide information about individuals, groups, organizational structure, and function. Topics to be studied include interpersonal communication, decision making, human perception, dynamics of groups, human needs and motivation, concept of organization, leadership, morals and the quality of work life with attention to ethical considerations. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC BUS R125 Personal Finance 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course provides an overview of financial planning and budgeting. The process of financial planning logic and underlying fundamentals that drive financial planning will be discussed. Topics include banking, borrowing, taxes, insurance, various forms of investments, credit, interest rates, time value of money, large purchases such as real estate, estate and retirement planning. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC BUS R132 Marketing 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Marketing from the viewpoint of the manager includes discussion on the aspects of market research, product development, promotion, advertising, channels of distribution, international and web marketing. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R134 Marketing for 2 Units Small Business Hours: 2 lecture weekly This course covers marketing for the small business owner. It includes discussion on the aspects of market research, product development, promotion, advertising, channels of distribution, international and web marketing. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R135 Social Media Marketing 1.5 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course provides students with an introduction to social media marketing, including social communities, publishing, entertainment, and commerce. Opportunities and limitations of current social media platforms will be examined. The course will emphasize social media’s strategic role in traditional marketing, how to build effective social media marketing strategies, and how to track their effectiveness. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R140 Business 3 Units Communications Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: BUS 115 This course applies the principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents using software for written documents and presentation-graphics software to create and deliver professional-level oral reports. This course is designed for students who already have college-level writing skills. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R189 Topics in Business 1 - 3 Units Hours: 1-3 lecture weekly This course will cover specialized topics designed to inform or update interested persons in various disciplines within the field of business. Unit credit will be determined by the length of courses developed. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R198 Short Courses in 1 - 3 Units Business Hours: 1 - 3 lecture weekly Short courses in businesses provides courses in selected areas of business to meet specific needs of the college or the community when those needs are not met by regular course offerings. Unit credit will be determined by length of course. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R199A Directed Studies .5 - 4 Units in Business Hours: .5 - 4 lecture weekly This course is intended for students interested in furthering their knowledge of business on an independent-study basis. The student and instructor will work together to design course content and/or research. Meeting times will be determined by the instructor. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU BUS R199B Directed Studies in .5 - 4 Units Business Lab Hours: 1.5 - 12 lab weekly This lab course is intended for students interested in furthering their knowledge of business on an independent-study basis. The student and instructor will work together to design course content and/or research. Meeting times will be determined by the instructor. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CHEMISTRY Chemistry is the science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of matter and with the changes matter undergoes. There are many different employment opportunities open to chemists. A chemist can work in a laboratory or research environment asking questions and testing hypotheses with experiments. Another possibility for a chemist is to work on a computer developing theories or models or to predict reactions. Some chemists do field work, others contribute advice on chemistry for projects. Some chemists write. Some chemists teach, while others use chemistry to enter the medical field. The Chemistry program offers two Associate degrees: Associate in Arts (A.A.) Associate in Science (A.S.) The courses in this program can prepare students to transfer to Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs in Chemistry. To earn an Associate degree with a major in Chemistry, students must complete the core courses listed below, plus general education degree requirements. These major requirements help prepare students for upper-division course work for bachelor degrees and advanced degrees in chemistry offered by four-year institutions. Since the course work in chemistry is sequential, students may spend less time earning an associate degree by giving priority to the requirements for a major in chemistry. Earning an Associate degree in Chemistry suggests an achievement of technical skills that may be helpful in seeking immediate employment. Universities differ slightly in requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The Counseling Department or a member of the Science Department faculty can help students plan their coursework at Oxnard College so students have a smooth transition to the university of his or her choice. Students are advised to refer to the official articulation agreements on www.assist.org for the most current requirements of their intended transfer institution. Both the Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry are offered at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), California State University Northridge (CSUN) and the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) only grants the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. In addition, CSUCI, CSUN, UCSB and UCLA all grant Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry. University of California Limitation on Transfer of Chemistry Courses The UC will not give credit for CHEM R104 or CHEM R110 if taken after CHEM R120. No credit will be given for CHEM R112 if taken after CHEM R130. For more information contact: Yong Ma Dr. Anna Toy-Palmer (805)678-5053 (805)678-5205 yma@vcccd.edu atoypalmer@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE CHEMISTRY The requirements for the A.A. degree in Chemistry are satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 semester units of which 30 semester units must be the required major courses shown below. The additional minimum of 30 units is to be chosen from the general education degree requirements found in the Oxnard College catalog. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year university should consult the CSU-GE or IGETC pattern for general education. This degree is designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to CSUCI into the B.A. program in Chemistry, B.S. program in Chemistry or B.S. program in Chemistry with a Biochemistry option. Required Core Courses (15 units) Units CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 Required Additional Courses (5 units)Complete a minimum of 5 units from CHEM R130 Organic Chemistry I 5 CHEM R112 Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry 5 Complete a minimum of 10 units from the following sequences: PHYS R121 Physics with Calculus 1 5 PHYS R122 Physics with Calculus 2 5 or PHYS R101 College Physics 1 4 PHYS R101L College Physics 1 Laboratory 1 PHYS R102 College Physics 2 4 PHYS R102L College Physics 2 Laboratory 1 Total Required Major Units 30 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.A. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units -(6) Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 7 Total Units required for the A.A. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). Proposed plan of study for A.A. degree in Chemistry: Year 1: Fall Semester Spring Semester CHEM R120 CHEM R122 MATH R120 CHEM R112 Year 2: Fall Semester Spring Semester PHYS R101 PHYS R102 PHYS R101L PHYS R102L Alternate proposed plan of study for A.A. degree in Chemistry: Year 1: Fall Semester Spring Semester CHEM R120 CHEM R122 MATH R120 Year 2: Fall Semester Spring Semester PHYS R101 PHYS R102 PHYS R101L PHYS R102L CHEM R130 In either of the two plans of study above, PHYS R121 can be substituted for PHYS R101 and PHYS R101L. PHYS R122 can be substituted for PHYS R102 and PHYS R102L. Transfer notes: If students plan to transfer to California State University Channel Islands to major in Chemistry, it is advised that they complete CHEM R130 and CHEM R132 prior to transfer. These are required courses for the B.A. or the B.S. in Chemistry at CSUCI as well as most B.A. or B.S. degree programs in chemistry or biochemistry at other four-year universities. For a B.S. in biochemistry at CSUCI, students may follow the A.A. in Chemistry track at Oxnard College but should also complete the following before transfer: Units BIOL R120 Principles of Biology I 4 BIOL R120L Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 BIOL R122 Principles of Biology II 4 BIOL R122L Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 CHEM R130 Organic Chemistry 5 CHEM R132 Organic Chemistry II 5 Proposed plan of study for A.A. in chemistry and preparation for B.S. in biochemistry at CSUCI: Year 1: Fall Semester Spring Semester CHEM R120 CHEM R122 MATH R120 MATH R121 Year 2: Fall Semester Spring Semester CHEM R130 CHEM R132 BIOL R120 BIOL R122 BIOL R120L BIOL R122L PHYS R121 PHYS R122 PHYS R121L PHYS R122L ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CHEMISTRY The requirements for the A.S. degree in chemistry are satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 semester units of which 40 semester units must be the required core courses shown below. The additional minimum of 20 units is to be chosen from the general education degree requirements found in the Oxnard College catalog. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year university should consult the CSU-GE or IGETC pattern for general education. This degree is designed for students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at UCLA, UCSB or CSUN. Required Core Courses Units CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 CHEM R130 Organic Chemistry I 5 CHEM R132 Organic Chemistry II 5 MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 MATH R121 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 PHYS R131 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 5 PHYS R132 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 5 Total Required Major Units 40 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.A. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units -(6) Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 0 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Chemistry program students will be able to: • Conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results, while observing responsible and ethical scientific conduct. • Demonstrate an understanding of major concepts, theoretical principles and experimental findings in chemistry. • Be prepared to transfer to a university or enter allied health programs such as dental hygiene. • Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of general principles of chemistry and be able to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems and performance of experiments. • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of appropriate instrumentation to collect and record data from chemical experiments. • Use critical thinking and efficient problem-solving skills in the four basic areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical. • Use modern instrumentation for chemical analysis. CHEMISTRY COURSES CHEM R104 General, Organic, and 5 Units Biological Chemistry Hours: 4 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: MATH R002 or MATH R005 or MATH R011 or MATH R015 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process C-ID: (in progress) This course provides an introduction to the concepts of chemistry in the health sciences. Topics in general chemistry will include the modern view of the atom, molecule structure, chemical formulas, and chemical reactions. Topics in organic chemistry will include hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and amides. Topics in biochemistry will include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolism. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C CHEM R110 Elementary Chemistry 5 Units Hours: 4 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: MATH R002 or MATH R005 or MATH R011 or MATH R015 or 1 year high school algebra or equivalent or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process C-ID: CHEM 110 This is an introductory course in chemistry stressing basic principles of atomic and molecular structure, periodic table, states of matter, as well as quantitative techniques involved in elementary chemical calculations; there is some discussion of nuclear, organic, and biochemistry. The course serves as an introduction to lab techniques with experiments illustrating principles covered in lecture. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C CHEM R112 Elementary Organic and 5 Units Biological Chemistry Hours: 4 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R110 or CHEM R120 C-ID: CHEM 102 This course is a continuation of CHEM R110. The major emphasis will be on general organic chemistry and biological chemistry as they apply to living systems. The section of organic chemistry includes: naming; structure and bonding; classification by functional groups and reactions; polymerization; optical isomerism; physical properties based on molecular polarity. Biochemistry includes carbohydrates, proteins and amino acids, fats, enzymes, DNA and RNA, and cell biochemistry. The lab illustrates the principles covered in the lecture. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 Units Hours: 3 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R110 and MATH R015 or MATH R005 or MATH R014 or MATH R033 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process C-ID’s: CHEM 110 and 120S (CHEM R120 and CHEM R122) This course studies fundamental principles and theories of chemistry with special emphasis on calculations of solution chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium and oxidation- reduction; includes discussion of quantum mechanical model of the atom, kinetic-molecular theory, and periodic table. Lab is designed to develop quantitative relationships through experiments, and to introduce inorganic preparative procedures and computer analysis of data. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 Units Hours: 3 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R120 C-ID: CHEM 120S (CHEM R120 and CHEM R122) This course covers solution equilibria, kinetics, electrochemistry, radiochemistry, transition metal chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. In addition, an introduction to organic chemistry is included. Lab work includes qualitative analysis, thermochemistry, and kinetic studies, and further develops inorganic preparative techniques. Computers are utilized for data acquisition and interpretation. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C CHEM R130 Organic Chemistry I 5 Units Hours: 3 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R122 C-ID’s: CHEM 150 and 160S (CHEM R130 and CHEM R132) CHEM R130 studies the fundamental principles of organic chemistry with the emphasis upon practical application of modern principles to functional groups, reactivity, physical properties, and methods of synthesis of organic compounds. The lab portion of the course will give concrete examples of lecture materials. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C CHEM R132 Organic Chemistry II 5 Units Hours: 3 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R130 C-ID: CHEM 160S (CHEM R130 and CHEM R132) CHEM R132 is a continuation course of CHEM R130 with emphasis on oxygen-containing and nitrogen-containing organic substances, polymers, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and other biomolecules. The lab will involve multiple-step synthesis from smaller molecules to larger molecules. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C CHEM R189 Topics in Chemistry .5 - 3 Units Hours: .5 - 3 lecture, 1.5 - 9 lab weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R110 or CHEM R120 This umbrella course permits development of courses that provide in-depth study of specific chemistry subject matter which are not met by regular chemistry and other chemistry related course offerings. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CHEM R199 Directed Studies 1 - 3 Units in Chemistry Hours: 3 - 9 lab weekly Prerequisites: CHEM R110 or CHEM R120 This course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Chemistry on an independent study basis. These studies may require a combination of laboratory and library research. Project findings will be presented in a scientific poster format, video, protocol or research publication. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CHICANA/O STUDIES The Chicana/o Studies Program was developed in response to the educational needs of Mexican American and Latino students attending Oxnard College. The program is designed to provide students with an awareness of the social, historical, psychological, and cultural realities of the Chicana/o in American society. An interdisciplinary program, Chicana/o Studies courses offer a Chicana/o perspective within the traditional disciplines of Sociology, History, Psychology, and Anthropology. The major mission of the Chicana/o Studies Program is to provide a curriculum of study that will help students understand and appreciate Chicana/o culture. For more information contact: Dr. Linda Chaparro (805) 678-5096 lchaparro@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE CHICANA/O STUDIES The Associate in Arts in Chicana/o Studies advances a critical understanding of the Chicana/o and Latina/o experience in the United States. The curriculum is designed to provide an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the language, history, culture, politics, and creative accomplishments and contributions of Chicana/o and Latina/o communities. Whether completing the AA in preparation for transfer to a Bachelor’s degree program in Chicana/o Studies or to deepen one’s understanding of Chicana/o culture, students pursuing the AA in Chicana/o Studies will have the opportunity to select from a wide range of courses that reflect the multidisciplinary approach of the major. Required Core Courses (9 units) Units CHST R101 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies 3 CHST R102 Chicana/o Cultural Identity 3 SOC R108 Sociology of the Chicano Community 3 Restricted Electives - Choose a minimum of 9 units from the following: CHST R107 (HIST R107) History of Mexicans in the United States 3 BRS R101 (ANTH R119) Introduction to Border Studies 3 SOC R103 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 ART R172 Art of the Ancient Americas 3 ART R174 Latin American Art 3 DANC R110A Mexican Folklórico Dance I 2 DANC R110B Mexican Folklórico Dance II 2 HIST R109 History of Mexico 3 HIST R126 History of Latin America 3 MUS R109 Music of Latin America 3 MUS R126 Mariachi Ensemble 1 SPAN R103 Intermediate Spanish 1 5 SPAN R104 Intermediate Spanish 2 5 SPAN R117 Latin American Literature 3 SPAN R118 Latin American and Spanish Film 3 SPAN R140 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1 5 SPAN R141 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 5 Total Required Major Units 18-20 General Education: Students will be allowed to choose the general education pattern that best aligns with their educational goals from those offered by Oxnard College including the Oxnard College General Education pattern, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC. Health can be taken to fulfill area E of the CSU GE- Breadth pattern, reducing the number of courses needed. Total Required Major Units 18-20 Oxnard College General Education 29 Double-Counted Units -(6-12) Free electives required 19-21 Total required units for A.A. Degree 60 OR Total Required Major Units 18-20 CSU GE-Breadth 39 Health (can be taken within CSU GE) 3 Physical Education 1 Double-Counted Units -(9-21) Free electives required 8-20 Total required units for A.A. Degree 60 OR Total Required Major Units 18-20 IGETC 37 Health 3 Physical Education 1 Double-Counted Units -(9-18) Free electives required 10-19 Total required units for A.A. Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the AA in Chicana/o Studies students will be able to: • Critically analyze the Chicana/o experience from a varietyof cultural, historical, and socio-political theories andperspectives. • Apply historical and cultural knowledge of the Chicana/oexperience in the analysis of contemporary socio-politicalissues facing the Chicana/o communities. • Develop and articulate effective plans for promotingculturally-responsive social change in the Chicana/ocommunities and broader society. CHICANA/O STUDIES COURSES CHST R101 Introduction to 3 Units Chicana/o Studies Hours: 3 lecture weekly This is an introductory interdisciplinary course designed to familiarize students with various historical, cultural, sociological, and political issues affecting the Chicana/o experience in the United States. The course introduces students to research and publications in related disciplines and familiarizes them with the interdisciplinary aspects of Chicana/o Studies. The course also includes themes and methodologies from related disciplines (history, anthropology, sociology, the arts and sciences, psychology, and political science). Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D3 IGETC: 4C CHST R102 Chicana/o Cultural 3 Units Identify Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course will explore the development of Chicana/o identities through a survey of social scientific, historical and literary sources. This will include exploration of Mexican American regional cultures that trace the development of societal division based on gender, race, ethnicity and categories. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D IGETC: none CHST R107 3 Units Hours: History of Mexicans in the United States3 lecture weekly This course is a historical survey of the Mexican/Chicano experience from the pre-Columbian period to the present. The emphasis is on Mexican settlement of Greater Mexico and the Southwest United States within the broader history of the United States. In the process, the course covers significant events in the historical development of the United States and Mexico—the colonial era, the early National period, the westward (and northward) movement of people across America in the last 150 years, and U.S.-Mexico relations in the 19th and 20th centuries. The course satisfies degree requirements in American institutions. (Same as HIST R107.) Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D3, D6, US-1 IGETC: 4C, 4F CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development is a 60-unit degree program that provides a solid lower-division preparation for students planning to transfer to a CSU for a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development, Child Development, Child, Adolescent & Family Studies, Human Development or other related majors. In this major, students will explore theories and concepts about biophysical, socio- emotional, and cognitive developmental milestones from conception through adolescence; individual and cultural differences; and common variations in development. In this broad, interdisciplinary curriculum, students will develop critical thinking, writing, and oral presentation skills in preparation to be professionals working with children and families. Students completing this degree will possess a working knowledge of human development from childhood through adolescence and will understand the importance of the family and cultural connection to the developing child. Students completing a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development or Child Development will have a foundation for a wide range of careers in developmentally related public organizations, teaching institutions, service agencies, and mental and physical health facilities, child advocacy, and youth programs, and will be prepared for advanced degrees and professional programs in the fields of clinical social work, clinical psychology, school psychology, school counseling, K-12 teaching, college teaching, public policy, and developmental research. The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (Child and Adolescent Development AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Child and Adolescent Development major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residency at the college granting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Child and Adolescent Development AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (9-10 units) Units ECE R102 Child Growth and Development 3 PSY R101 General Psychology 3 Statistics: Select one course MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 SOC R125 Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences 3 PSY R103 Beginning Statistics for Behavioral Science 3 Select 3 courses from the following 3 Groups (9 units) Group 1 Select one course (3 units) ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 SOC R101 Introduction to Sociology 3 ECE R106 Child, Family and Community 3 SOC R106 Contemporary Family in American Society 3 Group 2: Select up to 2 courses (0-6 units) PSY R108 Developmental Psychology 3 BIOL R101 General Biology 3 Group 3: Select up to 2 courses (0-6 units) ECE R103 Programs for Young Children 3 ECE R107 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 ECE R111 Observation and Assessment 3 ECE R112 Practicum in Early Childhood Education 3 ECE R113 Programs for Infants and Toddlers 3 ECE R129 Child Nutrition, Health and Safety 3 MATH R102 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 4 POLS R101 Government of the United States I: Institutions and Politics 3 GEOG R101 Elements of Physical Geography 3 GEOG R102 World Regional Geography 3 GEOG R105 Introduction to Human Geography 3 COMM R101 Introduction to Oral Communication 3 COMM R110 Small Group Communication 3 Total Required Major Units 18-19 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units (12-18) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 15-23 Total Units required for the A.A.-T Degree 60 COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES For more information contact: Dr. Shannon Newby Thomas O’Neil (805) 678-5050 (805) 678-5076 snewby@vcccd.edu toneil@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES This degree focuses on the interaction between humans and the coastal environment including biological, physical, and economic impacts. Students will use the scientific method and an understanding of ecological principles to critically analyze information on the ways human activities affect the environment. The A.S. in Coastal Environmental Studies is primarily intended for students pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Studies or Environmental Science at a UC after transfer. The requirements for the A.S. degree in Coastal Environmental Studies are satisfactory completion of 60 semester units of which 50 must be completed from the required major courses. The remaining units should be chosen from the general education degree requirements found in the Oxnard College catalog. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year university should consult closely with a counselor and consult the www. assist.org website to determine which courses best fit their intended major and/or emphasis at the transfer institution. Required Core Courses Units Life Science Requirements (8 - 10 units) Complete both Biology courses. Most transfer institutions also require the laboratory courses as part of the degree. BIOL R120 Principles of Biology I 4 BIOL R120L Principles of Biology I Lab: Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology 1 BIOL R122 Principles of Biology II 4 BIOL R122L Principles of Biology II Lab 1 Chemistry Requirements (10 units) Complete both Chemistry courses. Please note that some transfer institutions also require the organic chemistry series. CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 Earth Science Requirements (3 - 4 units) Complete the Physical Geology lecture course. If required by the intended transfer institution, complete the Geology lab. GEOL R101 Physical Geology 3 GEOL R101L Physical Geology Lab 1 Economics Requirements (3 units) Choose the appropriate Economics course. Some transfer institutions require both ECON R101 and ECON R102. ECON R101 Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON R101H Honors: Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON R102 Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON R102H Honors: Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 Math Requirements (10 units) Complete both courses in Calculus. Please note that some transfer institutions also require statistics and/or additional math courses. MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 and MATH R121 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 Physics Requirements (10 - 15 units) Complete one PHYS series: PHYS R121 Physics with Calculus 1 5 and PHYS R122 Physics with Calculus 2 5 or PHYS R131 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 5 and PHYS R132 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 5 and PHYS R133 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 3 5 Social Science Requirements (3 units) Select 3 units from the following. Some transfer institutions require POLS R100 or POLS R104 as well as 3 additional Social Science units from the remaining choices. ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH R102H Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 PHIL R102 Introduction to Ethics 3 PHIL R102H Honors: Introduction to Ethics 3 POLS R100 Introduction to Politics 3 POLS R104 Introduction to International Relations 3 SOC R101 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC R101H Honors: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC R102 Social Problems 3 Coastal Studies Electives (3 units) Select a minimum of 3 units of electives from the list below. Some transfer institutions require ESRM R100. Students should refer to ASSIST.org for guidance on course selection. ESRM R100 Introduction to Environmental Science 3 ESRM R100L Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory 1 ESRM R160 (MST R160) Introduction to Research in Natural Resource Management 4 BIOL R100 (MST R100) Marine Biology 3 BIOL R100L (MST R100L) Marine Biology Laboratory 1 BIOL R170 (MST R170) Biological Marine Resource Management 1 GEOL R103 (MST R103) Introduction to Oceanography 3 GEOL R103L (MST R103L) Introduction to Oceanography Lab 1 GEOL R178 (MST R178) Geological Marine Resource Management 1 MST R199 Directed Studies in Marine- Related Topics 1 - 3 Total Required Major Units 50-58 General Education Students will be allowed to choose the general education pattern that best aligns with their educational goals from those offered by Oxnard College including the Oxnard College General Education pattern, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC. Students who select CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC must also complete local graduation requirements in Health and PE. Total Required Coastal Major Units 50-58 Oxnard College General Education 29 Double-Counted Units -(12) Free Electives Required 0 Total Required Units for A.S. Degree 67-75 OR Total Required Coastal Major Units 50-58 CSU GE-Breadth 39 Health (can be taken within CSU GE) 3 Physical Education 1 Double-Counted Units -(15-18) Free Electives Required 0 Total Required Units for A.S. Degree 75-86 OR Total Required Coastal Major Units 50-58 IGETC 37 Health 3 Physical Education 1 Double-Counted Units -(16) Free Electives Required 0 Total Required Units for A.S. Degree 75-83 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of the A.S. in Coastal Environmental Studies, students will be able to: • Use the scientific method and an understanding ofecological principles to critically analyze information on the ways human activities affect the environment. • Analyze the inherent environmental, social, and economics of living sustainably on current and future generations. • Demonstrate proper use of a variety of field and/orlaboratory techniques used in fields of environmental study. • Understand and communicate complex relationshipsbetween natural and human systems. • Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of societal and politicalorganizations in environmental policy-making, regulation, compliance, and enforcement. COMMUNICATION STUDIES The Communication Studies major analyzes processes of communication, commonly defined as the sharing of symbols over distances in space and time. Hence, communication studies encompasses a wide range of topics and contexts ranging from face-to-face conversation to public speeches to mass media outlets such as television broadcasting and film studies. Communication Studies, as a discipline, is also interested in how audiences interpret information from the political, cultural, economic, and social dimensions of speech and language. There are many areas of specialization offered within the Communication Studies majors including Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Organizational Communication, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Rhetoric, and Media Studies. Studying communication will also enhance any career, but a few specific careers include business, public relations, human resources, law [after law school], advertising arts, teaching, social services, human services, and entertainment industries are all suited for graduates with a Communication Studies degree. Finally, students who are interested in the field of Communication Studies but do not wish to complete a Baccalaureate degree in the discipline may pursue a terminal two-year course of study. Such study will prepare them to understand diverse communication messages and practice excellent communication skills in a variety of settings. For more information contact: Dr. Amy Edwards (805) 678-5102 aedwards@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER COMMUNICATION STUDIES The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T in Communication Studies) at Oxnard College offers students curriculum that embraces the many facets of human communication including public speaking, argumentation, interpersonal, intercultural, and group communication. Students will ultimately enhance their communication competency by studying theories and concepts; students will also engage in practical communicative demonstrations. The AA-T in Communication Studies is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a Communication Studies or other majors designated as “similar” by a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within majors) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. To earn an AA-T in Communication Studies, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Communication Studies major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Communication Studies AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (3 Units) Units COMM R101 Introduction to Oral Communication 3 List A Select two of the following courses (6 units): COMM R107 Argumentation and Debate 3 COMM R111 Interpersonal Communication 3 COMM R110 Small Group Communication 3 List B Select two of the following courses (6 units): Any course from list A not selected above COMM R113 Intercultural Communication 3 COMM R102 Introduction to Communication Studies 3 COMM R105 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 FTVE R100 Introduction to Electronic Media 3 List C Select one of the following courses (3-4 units): Any course from List B not selected above ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 or ANTH R102H Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 ENGL R102 Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature 4 or ENGL R102H Honors: Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature 4 ENGL R128 Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking Through Non-Fiction 3 COMM R114 Introduction to Communication Research 3 Total Required Major Units 18-19 CSU GE-Breadth 39 Double-Counted Units -(9-18) Free Electives Required 12-21 Total Required Units for AA-T Degree 60 OR Total Required Major Units 18-19 IGETC 37 Double-Counted Units -(3-12) Free Electives Required 8-17 Total Required Units for AA-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Communication Studies program students will be able to: • Display written and oral communication skills by criticallyevaluating information, analyzing structure, developingarguments, and supporting positions. • Think and listen critically and be able to evaluate their own communication competence. • Understand the interdependencies of culture andcommunication in dyads, groups, organizations, andcommunities. • Apply interpersonal, group, and intercultural concepts and theories to their personal communication encounters. • Apply appropriate communication theories to verbal, nonverbal, and mediated messages, texts, and/orinteractions. COMMUNICATION STUDIES COURSES COMM R100 ESL Academic Oral 3 Units Communication Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab weekly Advisories: ESL R048 This course is designed to help advanced non-native speakers of English communicate well in academic, professional, and social settings through practice in basic principles of oral communication (with an emphasis on most effective use of voice and body). Students will engage in group discussion, public speeches, and oral reading. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU COMM R101 Introduction to Oral 3 Units Communication Hours: 3 lecture Advisories: ENGL R101 C-ID: COMM 110 This course provides training and practice in basic principles of effective oral communication through participation in public speaking, group discussion, and oral reading. It emphasizes being at ease in front of, and with, a group, and developing constructive attitudes, organized thinking, proper use of voice and body, and critical listening. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: D2 CSU GE-Breadth: A1 IGETC: 1C COMM R102 Introduction to 3 Units Communication Studies Hours: 3 lecture C-ID: COMM 180 This course will introduce students to the field of Communication Studies. Communication theories and foundational principles of communication will help students recognize and use this complex, dynamic, and often misunderstood process. Students will also explore the various contexts of communication such as interpersonal, intercultural, gender, and group communication. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: none CSU GE-Breadth: D7 IGETC: 4G COMM R105 Oral Interpretation 3 Units of Literature Hours: 3 lecture C-ID: COMM 170 This course is a study of the principles and techniques of oral reading of drama, prose, and poetry with understanding and appreciation. Students will practice evaluation of the literature selected for reading. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none COMM R107 Argumentation 3 Units and Debate Hours: 3 lecture C-ID: COMM 120 This course introduces argumentation methodology, communication theory, rhetorical theory, critical listening, and critical thinking. It will include training in persuasive analysis, cross-examination, and delivery. Emphasis will be placed on research, using evidence, and detecting fallacies. Practice debates on class-selected topics will take place throughout the course of the semester. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: D2 CSU GE-Breadth: A1, A3 IGETC: 1C COMM R109 Readers’ Theatre 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture This course will combine acting, interpretation and rhetoric as students analyze and perform poetry, prose, and dramatic literature and present public performances. Through the process of reading, studying, rehearsing and performing literary and nonliterary works, the student will learn to pay particular attention to the voice, culture, and social contexts embodied in a text. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. COMM R110 Small Group 3 Units Communication Hours: 3 lecture C-ID: COMM 140 This course focuses on the principles and methods of communication in a small group setting. Group interactions such as problem solving, leadership, and decision-making will be analyzed. Students will develop individual and group communication skills to prepare for the workplace and other group communication situations. Ultimately, students will learn group communication competence. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: D2 CSU GE-Breadth: A1 IGETC: 1C COMM R111 Interpersonal 3 Units Communication Hours: 3 lecture C-ID: COMM 130 This course provides an introduction to the dynamics of communication in one-to-one relationships. Communication experiences, behaviors, and rules governing interpersonal contexts are explored. Specific relationships such as friendship, family, and co-workers are the highlights of the course. Topics include language, perception, non-verbal cues, and listening. This course will help students effectively communicate in interpersonal encounters. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: D2 CSU GE-Breadth: A1, D7 IGETC: 1C, 4G COMM R113 Intercultural 3 Units Communication Hours: 3 lecture C-ID: COMM 150 This course provides an introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and global contexts. It leads to a greater appreciation of other cultures through increased awareness of, and sensitivity to, different cultural viewpoints. Topics include language, verbal and nonverbal communication, perception, and technology which allow students to examine communication within the larger context of American culture. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: D2 CSU GE-Breadth: D7 IGETC: 4G COMM R114 Introduction to 3 Units Communication Research Hours: 3 lecture Advisories: COMM R101 This course explores communication research processes in order to find, read, understand, create, and use communication research in daily work. Students will apply communication theory and methods to investigate pressing communication- related questions. Students will also investigate methods and analytical techniques including observation, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and content analysis. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC COMM R199 Directed Studies 1 - 3 Units in Communication Hours: 1-3 lecture, 3-9 lab Advisories: COMM R102 or COMM R105 or COMM R107 or COMM R109 or COMM R110 or COMM R111 or COMM R113 This course is designed for selected students interested in furthering their knowledge of communication studies on an independent basis. Assigned work will involve library, lab, and/ or field work. A maximum of three units can be earned. More specific details will be arranged with the instructor. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU COMPUTER APPLICATIONS & OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES The Computer Applications and Office Technologies programs prepare students for employment with the necessary skill sets for administrative assistant and general office careers, the emphasis being on administrative support. Students prepare for entry- to mid-level positions in a variety of business, government, and educational settings, as well as prepare for career and academic advancement. For more information contact: Dr. Diane Eberhardy (805) 678-5055 deberhardy@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT This program is designed for students who wish to prepare for positions as administrative assistants or secretaries and work closely with management in a business, professional, educational, or industrial office. Students having successfully completed the Administrative Assistant course work will have gained marketable skills required of the Business Information Worker—a California Community Colleges Pathway to Success initiative that leads to job readiness for an in-demand occupation. For information visit: http://ict-dm.net/biw-landing/category/south-central. Required Core Courses (16.5 units) Units BUS R104 Business English 3 CAOT R001 Keyboarding (Alpha and Numeric) 1.5 CAOT R002 Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy 1.5 CAOT R004 Microsoft Outlook 1.5 CAOT R009 Office Procedures 3 CAOT R123 Microsoft Excel 3 CAOT R130 Microsoft Word 3 Required Additional Courses Complete a minimum of one course from the following BUS R001 Preparation for Accounting 3 BUS R120 Introduction to Business 3 CAOT R124 Microsoft Access 3 CAOT R129 Microsoft PowerPoint 3 Total Required Major Units 19.5 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 11.5 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Administrative Assistant program students will be able to: • Apply effective telephone techniques. • Apply filing rules. • Enter numbers by touch using a numeric keypad. • Keyboard by touch effectively. • Use an operating system to manage files and folderseffectively in an office environment. • Use applications software to create and save office andbusiness related documents. • Demonstrate an understanding of basic computerknowledge and skills. • Identify characteristics of an effective office professional. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES The Office Technologies Program is for students with little or no previous office training and who have immediate job goals in mind. This program can be completed in one semester. The Proficiency Award will be granted by the Department to a student receiving a grade of C or better in each course. All of the following required courses can be applied toward the Administrative Assistant program. Required Core Courses Units CAOT R001 Keyboarding (Alpha and Numeric) 1.5 CAOT R002 Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy 1.5 CAOT R004 Microsoft Outlook 1.5 CAOT R009 Office Procedures 3.0 CAOT R123 Microsoft Excel 3.0 CAOT R130 Microsoft Word 3.0 Total Required Units for Award 13.5 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Office Technologies program students will be able to: • Use a keyboard by touch effectively. • Demonstrate an understanding of basic computerknowledge and skills. • Apply filing rules. • Enter numbers by touch using a numeric keypad. • Use applications software to create and save office andbusiness related documents. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) OFFICE SOFTWARE SPECIALIST The Office Technologies Program is for students with little or no previous office training and who have immediate job goals in mind. This program can be completed in one semester. The Proficiency Award will be granted by the Department to a student receiving a grade of C or better in each course. All of the following required courses can be applied toward the Administrative Assistant program. Required Core Courses Units CAOT R123 Microsoft Excel 3 CAOT R124 Microsoft Access 3 CAOT R129 Microsoft PowerPoint 3 CAOT R130 Microsoft Word 3 Total Required Units for Award 12 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Office Software Specialist program students will be able to: • Use application software to create business and officedocuments, spreadsheets, presentations and databasereports. • Demonstrate an understanding of computer knowledgeand skills by managing files and folders effectively in anoffice environment. COMPUTER APPS & OFFICE TECH COURSES CAOT R001 Keyboarding (Alpha 1.5 Units and Numeric) Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course is for the beginning student. This course provides instruction and development of fundamental skills in the operation of the keyboard including letter, number, symbol, special keys, and the numeric keypad. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none CAOT R002 Keyboarding Speed 1.5 Units and Accuracy Hours: .5 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: CAOT R001 This course is designed to improve speed and accuracy in using the keyboard through development of proper technique, assessment of keyboarding deficiencies, and through individual practice to improve keyboarding deficiencies. It is for students who know the keyboard by touch but need more work on speed and/or accuracy. Drills for speed development and accuracy will be self-paced. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Transfer credit: none CAOT R004 Microsoft Outlook 1.5 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course provides a solid foundation in the use of e-mail and personal information management software using Microsoft® Outlook for professional, personal, and home use. This course is for students who have no experience or limited experience using e-mail and personal information management software. E-mail and personal information management software skillsare fundamental to the success of students attempting to enter the job market and for students to succeed in their educational pursuits. Topics covered include e-mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes. Field trips may be required. Course is offeredPass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to AssociateDegree. Transfer credit: none CAOT R009 Office Procedures 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: CAOT R001 or CAOT R002 and CAOT R130 This course provides instruction and practical applications in current office techniques. Students will learn about the workplace environment, communication skills, technology basics, workforce behaviors, correspondence, meetings and travel, and job search and advancement among other related topics essential for employment in office positions. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none CAOT R122 Microsoft Office 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CIS R020A Students will be introduced to the various application programs that make up the suite of Microsoft® Office. The focus for this course will be on learning the basic features of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students will learn to apply these productivity tools to various business documents. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CAOT R123 Microsoft Excel 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CIS R020A This course provides instruction in Microsoft® Excel, concentrating on the development of an understanding and working knowledge of the business and practical applications of a spreadsheet. Students will be introduced to topics such as charts, formulas, functions, Web queries, formatting, financial functions, data tables, and hyperlinks. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CAOT R124 Microsoft Access 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CIS R020A This course provides in-depth knowledge of the concepts behind a database management system and focuses on issues related to practical database design. Students will learn to create conceptual, logical and physical designs of relational databases in response to a set of user requirements. The student will design and implement databases utilizing Microsoft® Access. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CAOT R129 Microsoft PowerPoint 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CIS R020A Students will be introduced to various methods of creating presentation slides using graphics, animation, and transitions that are part of the Microsoft PowerPoint features. The focus for this course will be on learning the basic functions and features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will learn to apply these productivity tools to various business documents. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CAOT R130 Microsoft Word 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CIS R020A This course provides a foundation in the use of a word processor using Microsoft® Word. This includes the knowledge and skills needed to create and format various types of business documents with photos, drawings, tables, and charts. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS For more information contact: Dr. Diane Eberhardy (805) 678-5055 deberhardy@vcccd.edu COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSES CIS R020A Introduction to 3 Units Microcomputers Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This digital literacy course provides a hands-on approach in computer foundational skills, contemporary and critical thinking skills. Foundational concepts include understanding hardware and software, networks and the Internet, and computer maintenance and security. Contemporary and critical thinking skills include an understanding of what tools and applications are available and how to use them effectively. This course will use social networking, blogs, web pages and business applications to analyze, organize and communicate information. Students will use technology to develop critical thinking skills by analyzing a situation and applying appropriate tools to solve problems. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none CIS R100 Introduction to Computer 3 Units Information Systems Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: BUS 140 This course is a comprehensive introduction to computer technology and information systems and their relationship to business and society. Students will be introduced to computer terminology, computer systems, hardware, software, the Internet and World Wide Web, communications and networking, programming languages, information systems, data structures, database management, enterprise computing, computer security, ethics, and privacy, careers in the computer industry, as well as the impact of computers on business and society as a whole. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC COMPUTER NETWORKING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Computer Networking/IT program prepares students for excellent career opportunities that are in demand such as a PC technician, IT support technician, IT help desk, computer network engineer, network administrator, cybersecurity, wireless network administrator, virtualization specialist, cloud-based solution advisor and implementer, and sales. The program offers an Associate in Science Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Computer Networking/IT as well as preparation in for Cisco®, CompTIA®, and Microsoft® certification exams. Our academic partnerships with Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft provides students with significant discounts on ertification exams. We have also partnered with Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS so that students can be trained on these popular cloud computing platforms. The field of Computer Networking/IT evolves at a fast pace and the program frequently updates course content to keep up with the changes in the industry. The program is a Cisco Networking Academy, CompTIA Authorized Partner Program, and a member of the Microsoft Imagine Academy. Our relationships with these leaders in the industry keeps our curriculum and training current. For more information contact: Alex Lynch (805) 678-5061 alynch@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT COMPUTER NETWORKING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Computer Networking/IT program prepares students for excellent career opportunities that are in demand such as a PC technician, IT support technician, IT help desk, computer network engineer, network administrator, virtualization specialist, cloud based solution advisor and implementer, cybersecurity professional, and sales. The program offers an Associate in Science Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Computer Networking/IT as well as certification preparation in Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft. Students enrolled in the program receive significant discounts on CompTIA and Cisco certification exams as well as free software from Microsoft. The field of computer networking/IT evolves at a fast pace and the program frequently updates course content to keep up with the changes in the industry. The program is a Cisco Networking Academy, CompTIA Authorized Partner Program, and a Microsoft Imagine Academy premium member. Required Core Courses (21 units) Units CNIT R101 IT Essentials 3 CNIT R120 Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I 4 CNIT R121 Cisco CCNA Computer Networking II 4 CNIT R130 Administer Microsoft Windows Operating System 3 CNIT R145 CompTIA Security+ IT Security & Certification Preparation 3 CNIT R151 Cloud Computing and Virtualization 4 Required additional courses Complete a minimum of 9 units from the following courses: CNIT R127 Wireless Networking Fundamentals 3 CNIT R131 Administer Microsoft Windows Server 3 CNIT R142 CompTIA A+ Technician and Certification Prep 4 CNIT R143 CompTIA Linux+ Fundamentals and Certification Preparation 3 CNIT R144 CompTIA Network+ Fundamentals and Certification Prep 4 CNIT R161 Programming Essentials in Python 3 CNIT R146 Cybersecurity: CompTIA PenTest+ 3 Students may take a maximum of 4 units from the following COT R190V Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience 1-4 or COT R191V Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience 1-4 Total Required Major Units 31-34 General Education: This A.S. degree requires completion of the Oxnard College General Education pattern. Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 0-1 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Computer Networking/IT program students will: • Demonstrate the ability to upgrade a personal computerand install an operating system so that it can participateon a network. • Create a routed network utilizing the proper cabling, IPaddressing scheme, and routing protocol. • Troubleshoot and properly document a computer network problem using a structured methodology. • Implement technologies to create a secure networkto protect the confidentiality of data and demonstratecompetency in mitigating network vulnerabilities. • Demonstrate competency in soft skills to include the ability to write utilizing proper grammar and spelling, the abilityto work in a team in a research activity, and the ability topresent a computer networking/IT topic as part of a team. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) CISCO NETWORKING The Cisco Networking Program is an award to recognize completers of the Cisco Networking Academy courses at Oxnard College including Cisco IT Essentials and Cisco CCNA. Required Core Courses Units CNIT R101 IT Essentials 3 CNIT R120 Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I 4 CNIT R121 Cisco CCNA Computer Networking II 4 Total Required Units for Award 11 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Cisco Networking program students will: • Have the knowledge and aptitude to create a routednetwork utilizing the proper cabling, IP addressing scheme, and routing protocol. • Troubleshoot a computer network using a structuredmethodology. • Demonstrate the ability to create a layered wireless security defense including strong encryption, MAC filter, complexadmin password, and a non-broadcast SSID. • Demonstrate competency in soft skills to include the ability to write utilizing proper grammar and spelling, the abilityto work in a team in a research activity, and the ability topresent a computer networking/IT topic as part of a team. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) CYBERSECURITY This award recognizes proficiency in cybersecurity including vulnerability testing, penetration testing, attack toolkits, cybersecurity defense, cybersecurity offense, and writing reports summarizing vulnerabilities and how to mitigate weaknesses. Required Core Courses Units CNIT R145 CompTIA Security+ IT Security & Certification Preparation 3 CNIT R146 Cybersecurity: CompTIA PenTest+ 3 Total Required Units for Award 6 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Proficiency Award in Cybersecurity students will be able to: • Configure a firewall on an Integrated Service Router (ISR) to deny access to the network based on source IP address and port number. • Create a security policy for a fictitious organization and implement elements of the security policy using technology such as the password policy. • Conduct research using computer networking security websites to identify the most recent threats to networks and the steps that should be taken to mitigate those threats. • Perform a vulnerability test to find vulnerabilities on a target system or network. • Perform a penetration test to exploit an identified vulnerability. • Write a report explaining identified vulnerabilities and the steps that need to be taken to mitigate the risk of exploitation. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) ADMINISTERING MICROSOFT WINDOWS The Administering Microsoft® Windows Program is an award recognizing proficiency in administering the Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems. Required Core Courses Units CNIT R130 Administer Microsoft Windows Operating System 3 CNIT R131 Administer Microsoft Windows Server 3 Total Required Units for Award 6 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Administering Windows program students will: • Implement a password policy with group policy using the Windows Desktop Operating System that requires complex passwords, minimum password length, maximum password age, and enforces password history. • Network Windows computers together and share default public folders by creating a Homegroup. • Network the Windows Desktop Operating System using the appropriate IPv4 and or IPv6 address for the local area network (LAN). • Demonstrate the skill and ability to configure Active Directory Roles and Services using Windows Server. • Demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to create and maintain Active Directory objects using Windows Server. • Demonstrate competency in soft skills to include the ability to write utilizing proper grammar and spelling, the ability to work in a team in a research activity, and the ability to present a computer networking/IT topic as part of a team. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) WIRELESS NETWORKING The Wireless Networking Program is an award recognizing proficiency in wireless networking including design, IEEE 802.11 protocols, wireless security, and performing a site survey. Required Core Courses Units CNIT R127 Wireless Networking Fundamentals 3 and CNIT R120 Cisco CCNA Computer Networking I 4 or CNIT R144 CompTIA Security+ Fundamentals and Certification Prep 4 Total Required Units for Award 7 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Wireless Networking program students will: • List the public and private IPv4 ranges and default subnet masks for Class A, Class B, and Class C addresses. • Demonstrate proficiency in configuring a wireless LAN network configuration utility to create a profile and connect to a specific SSID and specific encryption type. • Demonstrate the ability to create a layered wireless security defense including strong encryption, MAC filter, complex admin password, and a non-broadcast SSID. • Demonstrate soft skills including working in a team, organizing collected data, and presenting the results of a team wireless site survey project. COMPUTER NETWORKING & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COURSES CNIT R101 IT Essentials 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course is a technical introduction to the personal computer and mobile devices as well as computer networks and how they function. Students will gain a solid foundation in information technology that will help prepare them for entry-level positions in IT as well as the more advanced computer networking courses in the CNIT program. Additional course topics include operating systems, wireless, security, and printers. This course also covers soft skill topics such as customer service and communication. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC CNIT R120 Cisco CCNA Computer 4 Units Networking I Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly This course is offered by the Oxnard College Cisco Networking Academy®. It covers foundation level computer networking including cabling, network topologies, local area networks(LANs),Ethernet, switching, routing, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, TCP/IP protocols, and the OSI networking model. Wireless networking and security are also topics that are covered in this course. Students develop networking skills in this course from hands-on labs as well as the ability to troubleshoot common networking problems. This course, along with CNIT R121, helps to prepare students for the Cisco CCNA certification. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R121 Cisco CCNA Computer 4 Units Networking II Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisite: CNIT R120 This course is taken after students have acquired foundation- level computer networking knowledge from CNIT R120 (Cisco CCNA Networking I). The following topics are covered in this course: Static routing, dynamic routing protocols (RIPv2/EIGRP/ OSPF), network address translation (NAT) and port address translation (PAT), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Access- Control Lists (ACLs), and DHCP. These topics are covered from the perspective of supporting networks using IPv4 or IPv6 addressing. Computer network security is emphasized in this course including port security, authentication, encryption, and analyzing protocol traffic. The curriculum is provided by the Cisco Networking Academy at no additional charge to students. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R127 Wireless Networking 3 Units Fundamentals Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course covers the fundamentals of wireless networking technology. At the completion of this course, students will have the ability to design, implement, administer, secure, and troubleshoot a wireless local area network (WLAN). Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R130 Administer Microsoft 3 Units Windows Operating System Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CNIT R101 This course provides instruction and hands-on training on the most recent Microsoft® Windows operating system and prepares students to become technology specialists in support of the operating system. Administration tasks include installing and deploying the OS, creating and administering user and group accounts, setting up permissions to enforce network resource security, network printer administration, resource and event auditing, backup procedures, and virtualization. This course utilizes the Microsoft Official Academic Course textbook which prepares students for the most recent Microsoft desktop OS certification exam. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R131 Administer Microsoft 3 Units Windows Server Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CNIT R130 This course prepares students to administer the most recent version of the Microsoft® Windows Server operating system while preparing students to become certified. Students will learn how to administer a network and manage resources including: configuring server roles, automating server deployments, setting up DHCP and DNS services, designing an Active Directory infrastructure, planning file and print services, managing user accounts, maintaining server availability with clusters, automating backups, virtualization, and deploying updates and security features. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R142 CompTIA A+ Technician 4 Units and Certification Prep Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly This course provides instruction and hands-on training in the areas of hardware installation, software configuration, diagnostics and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, basic networking, basic security, wireless, and operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Android, and Apple OS X. Students will also receive instruction on safety and environmental considerations. In addition, this course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Oxnard College is a CompTIA Authorized Partner Program which entitles our students to significant discounts on CompTIA certification vouchers. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R143 CompTIA Linux+ 3 Units Fundamentals and Certification Preparation Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course provides instruction and hands-on training on the Linux operating system. Students will gain an understanding of an open-source operating system, perform a Linux installation, administer user accounts, configure file settings, and customize settings of the operating system. The course will also cover networking with Linux, security issues, and interoperability with other operating systems. In addition, this course prepares students for the CompTIA Linux+ certification. CompTIA certification voucher discounts are available to Oxnard College CNIT students. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R144 CompTIA Network+ 4 Units Fundamentals and Certification Prep Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly The CompTIA Network+ certification is an internationally recognized validation of the technical knowledge required of foundation-level IT network practitioners. A student who successfully completes this course should have the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to design, install, manage, and troubleshoot a network infrastructure for both wired and wireless networks. Students who successfully complete this course should be prepared for the CompTIA Network+ certification. CompTIA certification voucher discounts are available to all CNIT program students. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R145 CompTIA Security+ 3 Units IT Security and Certification Preparation Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly The CompTIA Security+ course covers a wide variety of IT security topics including network security, compliance and operation security, threats and vulnerabilities as well as application, data and host security. Also included are access control, identity management, and cryptography. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ exam which is the certification globally trusted to validate foundational, vendor- neutral IT security knowledge and skills. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R146 Cybersecurity: CompTIA 3 Units PenTest+ Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CNIT R145 C-ID: ITIS 164 This course helps to prepare students for a lucrative career in cybersecurity. Students will learn the methods to perform a vulnerability scan and subsequently a penetration test on host-based and network-based systems. Students will learn how to interpret the results, write detailed summary reports, and recommend mitigation strategies. This course prepares students for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R150 Virtualization 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: CNIT R120 or CNIT R144 Advisories: CNIT R101 This course covers the general concepts of virtual computing including desktop and server virtualization. Students will install and configure virtualization software from multiple vendors. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R151 Cloud Computing 4 Units and Virtualization Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: CNIT R101 or CNIT R120 or CNIT R142 C-ID: ITIS 170 This course educates students about cloud computing, virtualization, cloud deployment and service models, cloud infrastructure, cloud backup and storage, security issues related to the cloud, and how to leverage the cloud for cost savings. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R161 Programming Essentials 3 Units in Python Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly C-ID: ITIS 130 How great would it be to write your own computer program or design a modern web or desktop application? Both are a possibility if you learn how to code in Python. Python is the very versatile, object-oriented programming language used by startups and tech giants, Google, Facebook, Dropbox and IBM. Python is also recommended for aspiring young developers who are interested in pursuing careers in security, networking and Internet-of-Things. This course utilizes the Cisco Networking Academy PCAP Python curriculum. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R180 Certification Preparation 1 Unit Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Prerequisites: CNIT R101 or CNIT R120 or CNIT R121 or CNIT R127 or CNIT R130 CNIT R131 or CNIT R142 or CNIT R143 or CNIT R144 or CNIT R145 or CNIT R146 or CNIT R151 or CNIT R161 This course is designed to be taken after a student has completed a full semester Cisco or CompTIA or Microsoft course and is ready for focused certification preparation prior to taking the actual certification exam This course is designed to be taken after a student has completed a full semester Cisco or CompTIA or Microsoft course and is ready for focused certification preparation prior to taking the actual certification exam. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only Transfer credit: CSU CNIT R198 Short Courses in .5 - 6 Units Computer Networking/IT Hours: .5 - 6 lecture, .5 - 18 lab weekly This course and/or workshop will cover selected areas of computer networking/IT. This course will be developed to meet specific needs of the college community as requested or required. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE WORK COURSES COT R190G General Cooperative 1 - 4 Units Unpaid Work Experience Hours: 3.5 - 14 weekly General Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience provides supervised employment that helps the student acquire desirable work habits, attitudes, and career awareness. Each unit of credit requires 60 hours of unpaid employment during the semester. General Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience is available to all students, regardless of major or educational goals. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU Note: Students may enroll in up to 4 units of general cooperative work experience with no more than 12 additional units of occupational cooperative work experience. COT R190V Occupational Cooperative 1 - 4 Units Paid Work Experience Hours: 4 - 18.75 weekly Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 75 hours of paid employment during the semester. Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience is available to all students. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU Note: Students may enroll in up to 4 units a semester of occupational cooperative work experience with no more than 16 total units of any type of work experience. COT R191G General Cooperative 1 - 4 Units Paid Work Experience Hours: 4 - 18.75 weekly General Cooperative Paid Work Experience provides supervised employment that helps the student acquire desirable work habits, attitudes, and career awareness. Each unit of credit requires 75 hours of paid employment during the semester. General Cooperative Paid Work Experience is available to all students, regardless of major or educational goals. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU Note: Students may enroll in up to 4 units of general cooperative work experience with no more than 12 additional units of occupational cooperative work experience. COT R191V Occupational Cooperative 1 - 4 Units Unpaid Work Experience Hours: 3.5 - 14 weekly Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 60 hours of unpaid employment during the semester. Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience is available to all students. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU Note: Students may enroll in up to 4 units a semester of occupational cooperative work experience with a maximum of 16 total units of any type of work experience. CULINARY ARTS & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT The hospitality industry (hotel/travel/tourism/restaurant) continues to be one of the fastest growing in the state. The World Travel and Tourism Council projects that the industry will grow at a level of 4.0% per year over the next ten years, creating an opportunity for every country in the world to be a part of this process and to share the benefits. The National Restaurant Association predicts that nearly half of consumers’ food budget will be spent in restaurants. There is an immense need for knowledgeable managers who can master today’s and tomorrow’s technology, to include emphasis on “green,” and meet the across-the-board need being driven by major hotel and restaurant chains as well as privately owned hotels, clubs, and restaurants. For more information contact: Adam Hart (805) 678-5267 ahart@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CULINARY ARTS This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a culinarian, baker, or food service manager trainee. In these positions, employees are required to prepare menus, requisition supplies, supervise equipment use, maintain varied records, and coordinate data with accountants and others in the organization. Required Core Courses Units CRM R100 Principles of the Hospitality Industry 3 CRM R101 Culinary Foundations 1 CRM R102A Institutional Food Production 7 CRM R102B Institutional Food Production Management 4 CRM R102C Catering Techniques 3 CRM R103A Introduction to Baking Techniques 6 CRM R104 Sanitation and Environmental Control 3 CRM R105 Gourmet Restaurant Service 4 CRM R106 Nutrition in Food Service 3 CRM R107 Dining Room Service 2.5 and COT R190V Occupational Cooperative Unpaid Work Experience 1 - 4 or COT R191V Occupational Cooperative Paid Work Experience 1 - 4 Total Required Major Units 37.5 - 40.5 General Education: This A.S. degree requires completion of the Oxnard College General Education pattern. Oxnard College General Education 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Free Electives Required 0 Total Required Units for A.A. Degree 66.5 - 69.5 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. After completion of the following courses, students may apply and earn certification in each respective area awarded by the National Restaurant Association (NRA): • CRM R100 - Principles of the Hospitality Industry • CRM R104 - Sanitation and Environmental Control • CRM R106 - Nutrition in Food Service • CRM R107 - Dining Room Service Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Culinary Arts program students will be able to: • Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking techniques and procedures. • Apply laws and regulations relating to safety and sanitation in a kitchen/classroom environment. • Obtain ServSafe certification from the National Restaurant Association. • Identify and properly use food service tools, equipment, and basic key food ingredients in a production kitchen. • Demonstrate a variety of types of dining room service. • Apply the fundamentals of baking science to the preparation of a variety of products. • Exhibit a basic understanding of nutrition and the relationship between nutrition and food preparation. • Demonstrate critical thinking skills needed to assess and correct problems within food preparation, production, presentation and service. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT This program prepares students to obtain employment in the restaurant management field as food service unit managers, multi-unit managers, corporate executives, or corporate trainers. Career Opportunities for trained personnel are almost limitless. Required Core Courses Units CRM R100 Principles of the Hospitality Industry 3 CRM R104 Sanitation & Environmental Control 3 CRM R106 Nutrition in Food Service 3 CRM R107 Dining Room Service 2.5 CRM R109 Management by Menu 3 CRM R110 Hospitality and Cost Control 3 CRM R111 Food Purchasing and Receiving 3.5 CRM R112 Food and Beverage Management 3 CRM R113 Bar and Beverage Management 3 CRM R115 Marketing of Hospitality Services 3 Total Required Major Units 30 General Education: This A.S. degree requires completion of the Oxnard College General Education pattern. Oxnard College General Education 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Free Electives Required 1 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. After completion of the following courses, students may apply and earn certification in each respective area awarded by the National Restaurant Association (NRA): CRM R100 - Principles of the Hospitality Industry CRM R104 - Sanitation and Environmental Control CRM R106 - Nutrition in Food Service CRM R107 - Dining Room Service CRM R110 - Hospitality And Cost Control CRM R111 - Food Purchasing and Receiving CRM R112 - Food and Beverage Management CRM R113 - Bar and Beverage Management CRM R115 - Marketing of Hospitality Services Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Restaurant Management program, students will be able to: • Identify the discipline’s basic content, principles, methodologies, and perspectives central to the food service industry including segments of the industry and safe food handling. • Demonstrate competencies including operating, disassembling, assembling, and maintaining food service equipment. • Demonstrate leadership, social responsibility, and judgment, in managing people in an industry environment. This also gives students the skills for career advancement and self-improvement. • Communicate clearly and effectively with Chefs and Managers through verbal and/or nonverbal messages using industry terminology. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) LEAD COOK The Lead Cook Program is an award that prepares students for lead cook positions in a restaurant or other hospitality property. Passing the ServSafe® Certification exam as well as passing the National Restaurant Association certification exam is required to earn this Proficiency Award. Required Core Courses Units CRM R102A Institutional Food Production 7 CRM R104 Sanitation & Environmental Control 3 Required Certifications ServeSafe Certification National Restaurant Association Certification Total Required Units for Award 10 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Lead Cook Program students will be able to: • Be proficient at understanding basic methodologies central to safe food handling. • Be proficient in food preparation for large groups. • Demonstrate competencies in the ability to operate, dissemble, assemble, and maintain food service equipment. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) BAKING & PATISSERIE This award introduces the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques of basic baking. Special emphasis placed on the study of ingredient functions, product identification, and weights and measures as applied to baking. Students will have the opportunity to apply basic baking techniques in the preparation of cookies, cakes, muffins, tarts and basic custards and petit fours. Traditional meringues, butter creams and Génoise Sponge will be included. This program prepares students for entry level employment in bakeries, grocery store bakeries, institutional bakeries, or restaurants where baked goods are prepared and sold. Required Core Courses Units CRM R103A Introduction to Baking Techniques 6.0 CRM R103B Advanced Pastry 3.5 CRM R104 Sanitation and Environmental Control 3.0 Total Required Units for Award 12.5 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Baking and Patisserie Program students will be able to: • Use acceptable procedures when preparing potentially hazardous foods. • List the major reasons for food spoilage and recognize signs of food spoilage. • Upon completion, student will be able to demonstrate basic cake decorating skills. • Upon completion, students will be able to prepare a variety of yeast-raised products, pies, pastries, cookies and cakes. • Upon completion, student will be able to demonstrate the safe use and operation of specialized bake shop hand tools and equipment. CULINARY ARTS AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT COURSES CRM R100 Principles of the 3 Units Hospitality Industry Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: HOSP 100 The course will provide an overview of the hospitality industry, its history and interrelationships of hotel, restaurant, travel, leisure industries, and introduce math concept applications in the culinary field. Students will also learn the importance of economic and social influences of leisure. Emphasis is on the attitude required of a person seeking a position in the industry. (Same as HM R100.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R101 Culinary Foundations 1 Unit Hours: 3 lab weekly Limitations: A Negative TB test is required Possession of ServSafe Certification or equivalent is required This hands-on course builds on the techniques and principles present in classical cuisine. Students will have the opportunity to apply introductory level culinary techniques as a component of the Oxnard College culinary education. Classical knife cuts and French classical cuisine terminology is built upon in this hands-on course. Proper use of commercial equipment and understanding of measurement, formulas, and recipe adherence culminate a solid foundation for furthering basic competencies. Foundations include stocks, mother sauces, soups, vegetables, grains, egg cookery, speed and accuracy. As with the entire Oxnard College curriculum desired sanitation, professionalism, and respect for the craft continue to enhance the student’s educational experience. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R102A Institutional Food 7 Units Production Hours: 3 lecture, 12 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R104 Limitations: A Negative TB test is required C-ID: HOSP 160 This course provides laboratory experience for institutional food production (i.e. school food service in commercial kitchens). Students will receive an introduction and apply learned principles and procedures for basic food preparation with an emphasis on equipment, tools, and the proper utilization of time and use of leftovers. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R102B Institutional Food 4 Units Production Management Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R102A Limitations: A Negative TB test is required Possession of ServSafe Certification or equivalent is required The course provides advanced study and laboratory experience of food preparation management for the continuing student. Students will apply advanced knowledge in: kitchen organization and supervision of food service workers emphasizing high production standards. Students will also learn recipe standardization, portion control, and food service sanitation. Students will receive experience in food service operations management. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R102C Catering Techniques 3 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R102A Limitations: A Negative TB test is required Possession of ServSafe Certification or equivalent is required This course provides instruction in the performance of activities included in the supplying of food, beverage, and other organized food related services for social or special functions. This course may include on-premises and/or off-premises catering. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R102E CRM Foods Laboratory 2 Units Hours: 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R102A and CRM R104 or concurrent enrollment Limitations: A Negative TB test is required This course provides supervised practice in the college- operated Food Service and CRM kitchen. Students will practice food preparation in areas: range, pantry, bakery, and short order. Kitchen maintenance and care stressed. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R103A Introduction to Baking 6 Units Techniques Hours: 3 lecture, 9 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R102A Limitations: A Negative TB test is required Possession of ServSafe Certification or equivalent is required This course provides instruction in the preparation and/or use of pastries, pies, fillings, milk, starches, and leavening agents. Ratios and chemical reactions of ingredients are also stressed, as well as the effects of heat and refrigeration on products. Making of breads, rolls, Danish pastries, and puff pastries are demonstrated and practiced. After instruction, students calculate food cost and mark-up for retail sales of products. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R103B Advanced Pastry 3.5 Units Hours: .5 lecture, 9 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R103A Limitations: A Negative TB test is required Possession of ServSafe Certification or equivalent is required This course focuses on concepts, procedures and techniques to produce plated desserts. The course emphasizes the preparation and assembly of finished desserts, tempering chocolate, sauce preparation, and garnishes. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R103C Cake Decorating 2.5 Units and Assembly Hours: .5 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R103A Limitations: A Negative TB test is required Possession of ServSafe Certification or equivalent is required This course will cover advanced cake decoration of single layer and multi-tier special event cakes. Making wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and quinceanera cakes will be covered. Multiple frosting types and techniques will be employed. Students mastering these techniques will be able to obtain entry level cake decorating positions. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R104 Sanitation and 3 Units Environmental Control Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: HOSP 110 This course focuses on the sanitation and safety issues involved with handling food through the food service process as it applies to the restaurant and hospitality industry. The course will cover the prevention of contamination and food borne illnesses as well as their symptoms and treatment. Students will learn the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system, the characteristics of a food-safe facility and how to establish systems that promote proper food handling and storage techniques. In addition, this course will cover the role of Health Department Sanitarians, sanitation regulations, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and facilities, integrated pest management, and training employees on sanitation standards. Employee safety, accident prevention, and crisis management in emergency situations will also be taught. This is a ServSafe® certificate course. (Same as HM R104.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R105 Gourmet Restaurant 4 Units Service Hours: 2 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R102B Limitations: A Negative TB test is required Possession of ServSafe Certification or equivalent is required This course will teach students techniques in various restaurant stations. The course will also cover a prix fixe menu style service, a buffet style service and demonstrations on butchery and molecular gastronomy. Additional techniques will be taught in modern restaurant trends. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R106 Nutrition in Food 3 Units Service Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course focuses on nutrition as it relates to personal health, foods and food preparation. Students will learn menu planning and recipe modification, and marketing of food products for use in hotels, restaurants, and institutions. Students will also complete the nutrition competencies required by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R107 Dining Room 2.5 Units Service Hours: 1 lecture, 4.5 lab weekly Prerequisites: CRM R100 and CRM R104 Limitations: A Negative TB test is required This course provides proper methods of service in all types of eating establishments from mom and pop operations to haute cuisine restaurants. A comprehensive presentation of what is needed to provide excellent service is also reviewed. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R109 Management by Menu 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course will study menus as the central theme that influences most foodservice function. The basic principles of menu making, including all phases of menu planning, for today’s trends will be presented. Students will also study ways to control costs and create interesting menus for different types of establishments in the hospitality industry. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R110 Hospitality and 3 Units Cost Control Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: HOSP 120 This course provides an overview of the analysis and management of food, beverage, labor and other costs within a hospitality operation. Students will learn problem solving and application of cost control techniques to maximize profits while managing expenses. The course also focuses on establishing standards, cost-volume-profit analysis, forecasting, purchasing and storage controls, menu costing and pricing, theft prevention and labor control. (Same as HM R123.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R111 Food Purchasing 3.5 Units and Receiving Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Advisories: CRM R102A This course provides training in duties and functions of the professional food buyer, basic information on sources, grades, and standards for selecting food items stressing points on specifications; receiving, storing, and issuing procedures. Students learn the principles and practices concerned with the purchasing and receiving of food, supplies, and equipment for various food service operations. Lab assignments include experience working with food purchasing systems. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R112 Food and Beverage 3 Units Management Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: HOSP 130 This course gives students the foundation needed to make smart decisions in commercial and institutional food and beverage operations. Information concerning the latest operational trends is presented. Case studies developed by industry professionals give students practice solving problems like those experienced on the job. Internet exhibits and website addresses link students with valuable food and beverage resources. (Same as HM R112.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R113 Bar and Beverage 3 Units Management Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course covers all facets of bar and beverage products management including balancing marketing and cost control, business planning, and employee management and training. Course also covers alcohol service responsibility, and essential information on a wide range of beverage products, including non-alcoholic beverages. This course is required for National Restaurant Association (NRA) Certification. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R115 Marketing of Hospitality 3 Units Services Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: BUS R132 This course provides an in-depth look at proven marketing strategies specific to hospitality services. The course also demonstrates how hospitality organizations can promote their unique features and compete more effectively in the market. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU CRM R198 Short Courses in 1 - 7 Units Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Hours: 1 - 3 lecture, 3 - 12 lab weekly This umbrella course is designed to provide a means of offering courses or workshops in selected areas of Culinary Arts or Restaurant Management to meet specific needs of community or college as required or requested. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU DANCE For more information contact: Liberal Studies Division Office (805) 678-5804 Program Student Learning Outcomes Students informed in Dance at Oxnard College will be able to: • Demonstrate collaboration and professionalism in academics and production. • Demonstrate competency in dance technique to support performance. • Demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamental principles of choreography to their own creative process. • Demonstrate understanding of the historical and cultural influences of dance. • Know the special vocabulary and terminology for different dance genres. DANCE COURSES Oxnard College faculty have defined Modern Dance as a family of courses which includes DANC R102A and DANC R102B. A student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. DANC R102A Modern Dance I 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly This course focuses on the development of modern dance techniques with emphasis on combinations of basic skills. Study of the dance phrase integrating elements of rhythm, design, dynamics, and motivation change will also be covered. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: E2 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none DANC R102B Modern Dance II 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: DANC R102A This course focuses on intermediate to advanced modern dance skills and technique necessary for performing dance compositions and student performances. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: E2 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none Oxnard College faculty have defined Jazz Dance as a family of courses which includes DANC R104A and DANC R104B. A student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. DANC R104A Modern Jazz I 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly This course is an introduction to modern jazz techniques and skills. Students will develop flexibility, strength, endurance, dance composition and develop an understanding and appreciation of jazz dance as an art form. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: E2 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none DANC R104B Modern Jazz II 2 Units Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: DANC R104A This course offers continued study of jazz dance techniques with emphasis on more advanced skills necessary for performing dance compositions and student performance. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: E2 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none Oxnard College faculty have defined Mexican Folklórico Dance as a family of courses which includes DANC R110A and DANC R110B. A student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. DANC R110A Mexican Folklórico 2 Units Dance I Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly This course is designed to develop beginning dance skills for regional dance styles in Mexico. Students with little or no previous dance experience will learn the basic techniques for folklórico dances, principals of body alignment, strength, and coordination as they relate to dance and performance. Emphasis is placed on the historical and cultural factors that have influenced Mexican folk dance. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: E2 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none DANC R110B Mexican 2 Units Folklórico Dance II Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: DANC R110A This course is designed to develop intermediate dance skills for regional dance styles in Mexico. Students with beginning level folklórico skills will learn high-beginning to intermediate level technique for folklórico dances, principals of body alignment, strength, and coordination as they relate to dance and performance. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: E2 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none DANC R112A Introduction to 1 Unit Hip-Hop Dance Hours: 3 lab weekly This course is an introduction to fundamental hip-hop techniques, rhythms, and styles. Students will develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance along with proper alignment and posture for hip-hop dance. Course activities will include performance of basic routines and sequences and discussion of the historical and cultural aspects of this dance genre. This course fulfills Oxnard College’s Physical Education graduation requirement. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: E2 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none DANC R112B Beginning Hip-Hop Dance 1 Unit Hours: 3 lab weekly Advisories: DANC R112A This course is the second in a series of hip-hop dance courses and builds on the skills introduced in DANC R112A, Hip-Hop Fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on beginning hip-hop steps and movement while refining and expanding technique, rhythms, styles, and performance. Dance combinations will progress in difficulty. Students will develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance along with proper alignment and posture for hip- hop dance. The course will also include historical and cultural aspects of this dance genre. This course fulfills Oxnard College’s Physical Education graduation requirement. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: E2 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none DEAF STUDIES ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE DEAF STUDIES The Deaf Studies Associate in Arts degree will prepare students who wish to pursue careers working with Deaf people. This program will prepare students in the basics of ASL and Deaf culture, which form the lower division requirements for the Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Studies at California State University, Northridge, the primary transfer institution for students pursuing ASL-related fields. Upon receiving a Bachelor’s degree, students can work in a variety of fields: sign language interpreting, counseling, teaching deaf students, teaching ASL, teaching aides, government specialists, social service providers, and many others careers. Recent legislation and judicial directives have mandated communication access for Deaf people in the public and private sectors. Proficiency in ASL is a marketable skill and a valuable addition to any resume. For course descriptions, please see AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE in this catalog. Required Core Courses Units ASL R101 American Sign Language 1 4 ASL R102 American Sign Language 2 4 ASL R103 American Sign Language 3 4 ASL R104 American Sign Language 4 4 ASL R110 Introduction to Deaf Studies 3 Total Required Major Units 19 General Education: Students will be allowed to choose the General Education pattern that best aligns with their educational goals from those offered by Oxnard College. These patterns are: the OC General Education pattern, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC. Students who select CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC must also complete local graduation requirements in Health and PE. Total Required Major Units 19 Oxnard College General Education 29 Double-Counted Units 6 Free Electives Required 18 Total Units Required For the A.A. Degree 60 OR Total Required Major Units 19 Health 3 CSU GE-Breadth 39 Physical Education 1 Double-counted Units -(6) Free Electives Required 4 Total Units Required For the A.A. Degree 60 OR IGETC 37 Total Required Major Units 19 Health 3 IGETC 37 Physical Education 1 Double-counted Units -(6) Free Electives Required 18 Total Units Required For the A.A. Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts in Deaf Studies students will be able to: • Sustain a conversation in ASL that demonstrates comprehension of typical information conveyed in personal and social contexts, as defined by the ACTFL Listening Guidelines for Intermediate High proficiency. • Tell a story using ASL grammar, a broad range of vocabulary and elements of ASL story development that describes, in detail, the persons/objects involved and incidents that occurred. • Recognize examples of audism and define how cultural bias presents itself in both the overt and systemic oppression of deaf and hard of hearing people. • Describe important events in Deaf History and identify key figures and their contributions to Deaf culture. DENTAL ASSISTING The Dental Assisting Program introduces students to the high demand field of professional dental assisting. Dental assistants are a significant and valuable member of the dental health care team. Students are trained to perform a wide variety of duties including working chairside as patients are examined and treated, sterilizing instruments, and applying anti-cavity agents to teeth. Dental assisting students are also taught to perform laboratory duties such as taking and pouring impressions and making temporary crowns. Additionally, the Dental Assisting Program offers curriculum on executing office duties such as scheduling and confirming patients, filing patient treatment records, billing, and ordering dental supplies. The Dental Assisting Program at Oxnard College includes patient care practice in a new fully-equipped, on-site facility. For more information contact: Dental Assisting Program (805) 678-5823 Armine Derdiarian, DDS - Coordinator ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT DENTAL ASSISTING Required Core Courses Units DA R010 Introduction to Dental Assisting 3 DA R011 Beginning Radiology for Dental Assisting 3 DA R012 Dental Materials for Dental Assisting 3 DA R013 Occupational Health for Dental Assisting 1 DA R014 Introduction to Chairside Dental Assisting 2 DA R015 Dental Specialties for Dental Assisting 2 DA R020 Advanced Dental Assisting 2 DA R021 Practice Management for Dental Assisting 3 DA R022 Clinical Dental Assisting Experiences 3 DA R023 Ethics and Jurisprudence for Dental Assisting 1 DA R024 Dental Assisting Seminar 2 DA R025 Dental Assisting Health Education 2 Total Required Major Units 27 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 4 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Dental Assisting program students will be able to: • Effectively practice anti-cariogenic techniques and employthe appropriate anti-cariogenic dental materials (e.g., administer oral hygiene instructions, apply fluoride varnish) under the proper supervision of a dentist. • Manage their fundamental roles in the dental practice. • Examine the ethical and legal decisions inherent to thedental field and distinguish between unethical and illegalactions. • Be competent in employing the skills of chairside dentalassisting in general practice and be able to compare andcontrast those general practice skills to the duties of adental assistant in specialty practice. • Operate dental radiographic equipment properly and safely. DENTAL ASSISTING COURSES DA R010 Introduction to 3 Units Dental Assisting Hours: 3 lecture weekly Corequisites: DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013 and DA R014 and DA R015 Advisories: High School Diploma or GED and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course is an introduction to dental assisting, dental terminology, basic anatomy of the oral cavity, dental anatomy and physiology, oral embryology, tooth morphology, classifications of restorations, preliminary oral inspection, charting existing conditions of the hard and soft tissues, taking and recording vital signs and the introduction to systemic conditions which may affect dental care. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R011 Beginning Radiology for 3 Units Dental Assisting Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Corequisites: DA R010 and DA R012 and DA R013 and DA R014 and DA R015 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches the fundamentals of radiation safety and the operation of dental radiology equipment, along with the clinical application of procedures involved in exposing, processing, mounting and interpreting dental radiographs. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R012 Dental Materials for 3 Units Dental Assisting Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Corequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R013 and DA R014 and DA R015 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches the composition and use of restorative materials, impressions materials, pouring dental impressions, the procedural steps in using composite resin material, temporary restorative materials used in dentistry and the role of the dental team in the various procedures performed. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R013 Occupational Health 1 Unit for Dental Assisting Hours: 1 lecture weekly Corequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R014 and DA R015 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches the dental assistant the rules and regulations in a dental office that are required by the federal, state and local regulations concerning the handling of hazardous chemicals, employee safety and waste management. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R014 Introduction to Chairside 2 Units Dental Assisting Hours: 6 lab weekly Corequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013 and DA R015 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This class is an introduction to the chairside dental assistant, preparing the patient for dental treatment, positioning of the patient, operator and assistant for four-handed and six-handed dentistry. Students will learn how to obtain patient health history and vital signs, treatment planning and data gathering. In addition, instrument grasp/transfer, triplex syringe use, oral evacuation and retraction will be taught. Identification and use of hand instruments, equipment maintenance, tub, tray and cassette set-ups of the basic general dental procedures will be learned. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R015 Dental Specialties for 2 Units Dental Assisting Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Corequisites: DA R010, DA R011, DA R012, DA R013, and DA R014 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course provides instruction in assisting and instrumentation for the following specialties in dentistry: orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, removable prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry and oral maxillofacial surgery, and assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R020 Advanced 2 Units Dental Assisting Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013 and DA R014, and DA R015 Corequisites: DA R021 and DA R022 and DA R023 and DA R024 and DA R025 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This class focuses on the development of the pre-clinical skills required for the registered dental assisting applicant. Students are required to meet standards of competency for each registered dental assisting task. This course is designed to prepare students for the practical component of the California Registered Dental Assistant examination. Mannequins are used for most instruction. Transfer credit: none DA R021 Practice Management 3 Units for Dental Assisting Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013 and DA R014, and DA R015 Corequisites: DA R020 and DA R022 and DA R023 and DA R024 and DA R025 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course focuses on instruction for the non-clinical functions which dental assistants are required to perform. Emphasis will be placed on: financial arrangements, collection techniques, completing insurance forms, and maintaining current insurance records, office mail, dental office computer systems, group practice, inventory, marketing, purchasing, payroll, tax records, disbursements, and petty cash. Transfer credit: none DA R022 Clinical Dental Assisting 3 Units Experience Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013 and DA R014, and DA R015 Corequisites: DA R020 and DA R021 and DA R023 and DA R024 and DA R025 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course incorporates practical experience working in a private practice through a clinical externship. Experiences are in chairside and office management techniques. Seminars are used to evaluate and review clinical application. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R023 Ethics and Jurisprudence 1 Unit for Dental Assisting Hours: 1 lecture weekly Prerequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013 and DA R014 and DA R015 Corequisites: DA R020 and DA R021 and DA R022 and DA R024 and DA R025 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course is the study of the fundamental factors necessary to be employed as a dental assistant in California. The scope of dental assistant practice within the ethical and legal framework of the State Dental Practice Act and the Code of Ethics of the American Dental Association are explored. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R024 Dental Assisting Seminar 2 Units Hours: 2 lecture weekly Prerequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013 DA R014, and DA R015 Corequisites: DA R020 and DA R021 and DA R022 and DA R023 and DA R025 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course focuses on preparation for the written portion of the dental assisting certificate Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DA R025 Dental Assisting 2 Units Health Education Hours: 2 lecture weekly Prerequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013 DA R014, and DA R015 Corequisites: DA R020 and DA R021 and DA R022 and DA R023 and DA R024 Advisories: High school diploma or GED, and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Limitations: Admission to the dental assisting program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches the principles and practices of prevention and control of dental diseases with emphasis on nutrition, plaque control, motivation, and chairside patient education. Transfer credit: none DENTAL HYGIENE The Dental Hygiene Program prepares students for the practice of dental hygiene. A Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a licensed professional who is part of the dental care team, performing such services as oral examination, oral prophylaxis (scaling, root planing, soft tissue curettage and polishing the teeth), exposing and processing dental x-rays, administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation for pain control, applying preventive substances such as topical fluorides and dental sealants, along with instructing patients in oral disease control and nutrition. This Dental Hygiene, Associate of Science Degree Program offers academic and clinical skills curriculum within an on- campus clinic. The student is prepared for the National Board written examination and the State practical examination for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist. For more information contact: Dental Hygiene Program (805) 678-5823 Armine Derdiarian, DDS - Coordinator ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE DENTAL HYGIENE Upon completion of the two-year degree program, Oxnard graduates are eligible to take the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination and the California Registered Dental Hygiene Licensure. Dental Hygiene Program Recommendation Units CIS R020A Introduction to Microcomputers (or equivalent) 3 Dental Hygiene Program Prerequisite Courses ANAT R101 General Human Anatomy 4 BIOL R101 General Biology (or equivalent) 3 BIOL R101H Honors: General Biology (or equivalent) 3 BIOL R101L General Biology Laboratory (or equivalent) 1 CHEM R110 Elementary Chemistry 5 CHEM R112 Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry 5 COMM R101 Introduction to Oral Communication 3 DH R001 Pre-Dental Hygiene 1 ENGL R101 College Composition 4 ENGL R101H College Composition 4 MATH R005 Beginning and Intermediate Algebra for Statistics and Liberal Arts 6 MATH R015 Beginning and Intermediate Algebra 6 or MATH R014 Intermediate Algebra 5 or MATH R014B Intermediate Algebra II 2.5 or MATH R032 Intermediate Algebra for Non-STEM Majors 3 or MATH R033 Pathway to STEM 2 MICR R100 Principles of Microbiology 3 MICR R100L Principles of Microbiology Lab 2 PHSO R101 Human Physiology 5 PSY R101 General Psychology 3 SOC R101 Introduction to Sociology 3 and Select one of the following to satisfy the cultural diversity requirement: ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH R102H Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 ANTH R114 African American Culture and Experience 3 CHST R101 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies 3 ECE R107 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 SJS R110 Introduction to Social Justice Studies 3 SOC R103 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOC R108 Sociology of the Chicano Community 3 Total Prerequisite Units 41-42 The courses listed above are not necessarily entry-level. Oxnard College offers courses to prepare students to succeed in these prerequisites. See a counselor for more information. Dental Hygiene Program Admission Upon completion of the prerequisites, students must apply for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. All science prerequisites must have been completed no more than 5 years prior to application to the Dental Hygiene Program and must have been completed with a 3.0 GPA. Contact the program coordinator at 678-5823 for details on the selection process. The Dental Hygiene Program requires full-time enrollment. Required Dental Hygiene Courses Units DH R010 Oral Biology for Dental Hygiene 3 DH R011 Oral Radiology for Dental Hygiene 3 DH R012 Head and Neck Anatomy for Dental Hygiene 2.5 DH R013 Dental Health Education Seminar for Dental Hygiene 1 DH R014 Introduction to Dental Hygiene Practice 3 DH R015 Introduction to PreClinic/Clinic for Dental Hygiene 2 DH R020 Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide for Dental Hygiene 2 DH R021 General and Oral Pathology for Dental Hygiene 4 DH R022 Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene 2 DH R023 Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice I 3 DH R024 Dental Hygiene Clinic Seminar I 3 DH R025 Periodontics for Dental Hygiene I 2 DH R030 Special Patients/Geriatrics for Dental Hygiene 1 DH R031 Nutrition in Dentistry for Dental Hygiene 1 DH R032 Dental Materials for Dental Hygiene 2 DH R033 Dental Hygiene Clinic Seminar II 2 DH R034 Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice II 4 DH R035 Periodontics for Dental Hygiene II 2 DH R036 Community Oral Health for Dental Hygiene I 2 DH R040 Advanced Clinical Topics in Dental Hygiene 2 DH R041 Practice Management for Dental Hygiene 1 DH R042 Dental Hygiene Clinic Seminar III 2 DH R043 Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III 4 DH R044 Community Oral Health for Dental Hygiene II 1 DH R045 Ethics and Jurisprudence for Dental Hygiene 1 Total Required Major Units 55.5 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units -(16) Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 0 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 68.5 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Dental Hygiene program students will be able to: • Be competent in performing the common local anesthetictechniques used in the practice of dental hygiene. • Analyze oral structures/tissues and evaluate these oralstructures/tissues for pathology and treat any pathologyappropriately. • Construct dental hygiene treatment plans and employ these plans to provide comprehensive dental hygiene treatmentto patients. • Manage their fundamental roles in the dental practice. • Operate dental radiographic equipment properly and safely. • Evaluate patients’ medical/dental histories and makeappropriate adjustments to their dental hygiene treatment. DENTAL HYGIENE COURSES DH R001 Pre-Dental Hygiene 1 Unit Hours: 1 lecture weekly This course is an introduction to the field of dentistry with a specific focus on the basics of dental hygiene. Emphasis will be placed on dental terminology, communication, critical thinking skills, along with some of the basic clinical techniques required for the practice of dental hygiene. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R010 Oral Biology for 3 Units Dental Hygiene Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: DH R001 and ANAT R101 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H and BIOL R101L and CHEM R110 and CHEM R112 and COMM R101 and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H and MICR R100 and MICR R100L and PHSO R101 and PSY R101 and SOC R101 and MATH R014 or MATH R033; and one of the following: ANTH R102 or ANTH R102H or ANTH R114 or CHST R101 or ECE R107 or SJS R110 or SOC R103 or SOC R108 Corequisites: Advisories: Limitations: DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015CIS R020AAdmission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course focuses on dental embryology, dental histology, the clinical recognition of normal oral structures, the physiological and structural functions of teeth and supporting tissues, and oral anatomy as related to dental hygiene procedures. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R011 Oral Radiology for 3 Units Dental Hygiene Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: DH R001 and ANAT R101 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H and BIOL R101L and CHEM R110 and CHEM R112 and COMM R101 and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H and MICR R100 and MICR R100L and PHSO R101 and PSY R101 and SOC R101 and MATH R014 or MATH R033; and one of the following: ANTH R102 or ANTH R102H or ANTH R114 or CHST R101 or ECE R107 or SJS R110 or SOC R103 or SOC R108 Corequisites: Advisories: Limitations: DH R010 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015CIS R020AAdmission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches the fundamentals of radiation safety and the operation of dental radiology equipment, along with the clinical application of procedures involved in exposing, processing, mounting and interpreting dental radiographs. This course presents the opportunity to gain certification to legally take dental radiographs. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R012 Head and Neck 2.5 Units Anatomy for Dental Hygiene Hours: 2 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly Prerequisites: DH R001 and ANAT R101 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H and BIOL R101L and CHEM R110 and CHEM R112 and COMM R101 and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H and MICR R100 and MICR R100L and PHSO R101 and PSY R101 and SOC R101 and MATH R014 or MATH R033; and one of the following: ANTH R102 or ANTH R102H or ANTH R114 or CHST R101 or ECE R107 or SJS R110 or SOC R103 or SOC R108 Corequisites: Advisories: Limitations: DH R010 and DH R011 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015CIS R020AAdmission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course studies the anatomical structures of the head and neck regions and relates these structures to the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R013 Dental Health Education 1 Unit Seminar for Dental Hygiene Hours: 1 lecture weekly Prerequisites: DH R001 and ANAT R101 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H and BIOL R101L and CHEM R110 and CHEM R112 and COMM R101 and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H and MICR R100 and MICR R100L and PHSO R101 and PSY R101 and SOC R101 and MATH R014 or MATH R033; and one of the following: ANTH R102 or ANTH R102H or ANTH R114 or CHST R101 or ECE R107 or SJS R110 or SOC R103 or SOC R108 Corequisites: Advisories: Limitations: DH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R014 and DH R015CIS R020AAdmission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches the principles and practices of prevention and control of dental diseases with emphasis on nutrition, plaque control, motivation, and chairside patient education. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R014 Introduction to Dental 3 Units Hygiene Practice Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: DH R001 and ANAT R101 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H and BIOL R101L and CHEM R110 and CHEM R112 and COMM R101 and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H and MICR R100 and MICR R100L and PHSO R101 and PSY R101 and SOC R101 and MATH R014 or MATH R033; and one of the following: ANTH R102 or ANTH R102H or ANTH R114 or CHST R101 or ECE R107 or SJS R110 or SOC R103 or SOC R108 Corequisites: Advisories: Limitations: DH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R015CIS R020AAdmission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course is an introduction to all theoretical and didactic components of the practice of dental hygiene, including disease transmission and prevention, universal precautions, record keeping documentation and protocol, and dental hygiene instrumentation for scaling and root planing. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R015 Introduction to 2 Units PreClinic/Clinic for Dental Hygiene Hours: 6 lab weekly Prerequisites: DH R001 and ANAT R101 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H and BIOL R101L and CHEM R110 and CHEM R112 and COMM R101 and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H and MICR R100 and MICR R100L and PHSO R101 and PSY R101 and SOC R101 and MATH R014 or MATH R033; and one of the following: ANTH R102 or ANTH R102H or ANTH R114 or CHST R101 or ECE R107 or SJS R110 or SOC R103 or SOC R108 Corequisites: Advisories: Limitations: DH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014CIS R020AAdmission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course is an introduction to all clinical procedures, such as maintaining the chain of asepsis, and skills, like identifying plaque and calculus, needed for the practice of dental hygiene. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R020 Local Anesthesia 2 Units and Nitrous Oxide for Dental Hygiene Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 1 lecture, 3 lab weeklyDH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches pharmacology, physiology, and proper use of local anesthetic agents. The course also teaches the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve, physiology of nerve conduction, how anesthesia works, and prevention and management of emergencies. Transfer credit: none DH R021 General and Oral 4 Units Pathology for Dental Hygiene Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: DH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015 Corequisites: DH R020 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025 This is a study of the pathological processes of inflammation, immunology defense, degeneration, neoplasm, developmental disorders, and healing and repair. This class focuses on the recognition of abnormalities in the human body with a special emphasis on normal and abnormal conditions in the oral cavity. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R022 Pharmacology for 2 Units Dental Hygiene Hours: 2 lecture weekly Prerequisites: DH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015 Corequisites: DH R020 and DH R021 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025 This course focuses on the classification and study of drugs according to origin, physical and chemical properties, therapeutic effect and values, particularly of drugs used in dentistry. Transfer credit: none DH R023 Dental Hygiene 3 Units Clinical Practice I Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 9 lab weekly DH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015DH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R024 and DH R025 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course provides beginning clinical experience in the treatment of adult and child patients. Various clinical procedures utilizing scaling and polishing techniques, extraoral and intraoral inspections, cancer screening, dental and periodontal charting, plaque control instructions and topical fluoride application will be put into supervised practice. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R024 Dental Hygiene 3 Units Clinic Seminar I Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 3 lecture weeklyDH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015DH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R025 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course is designed to provide additional didactic material for clinical procedures that students apply in clinical situations. Information presented in previous clinic/patient treatment- related courses is reviewed. Clinical issues and cases are reviewed and discussed. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R025 Periodontics for 2 Units Dental Hygiene I Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 2 lecture weeklyDH R010 and DH R011 and DH R012 and DH R013 and DH R014 and DH R015DH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course in periodontics provides identification of the normal periodontium and recognition of deviations from norm. The etiology and principles of periodontal diseases, examination procedures, treatment and preventive measures are also examined. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R030 Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: Special Patients/Geriatrics 1 Unit for Dental Hygiene1 lecture weeklyDH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches characteristics and alternative management techniques of individual patients with special needs, including providing motivation and honing interpersonal communication for these patients. The treatment of the compromised patient and myofunctional therapy is presented. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R031 Nutrition in Dentistry 1 Unit for Dental Hygiene Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 1 lecture weeklyDH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025DH R030 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course provides the basic principles of nutrition and its relationship to oral health and well-being. The students perform dietary surveys on clinic patients and plan nutritional dietary programs. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R032 Dental Materials 2 Units for Dental Hygiene Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 1 lecture, 3 lab weeklyDH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025DH R030 and DH R031 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course teaches the composition and application of various materials used in dental procedures. The fundamentals of chairside assisting while using dental materials are taught and the roles of the entire dental team in working with various dental materials in the care of oral dentition are covered. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R033 Dental Hygiene 2 Units Clinic Seminar II Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 2 lecture weeklyDH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025DH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course expands knowledgeadobe I of comprehensive dental hygiene care through lecture and group discussions. Didactic material from other courses is reviewed and supplemented. Clinical issues and cases are also covered. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R034 Dental Hygiene 4 Units Clinical Practice II Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 12 lab weeklyDH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025DH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R035 and DH R036 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course provides intermediate experience in the treatment of dental hygiene patients to expand on the procedures and techniques and provides additional experience on more difficult patient cases. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R035 Periodontics for 2 Units Dental Hygiene II Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 2 lecture weeklyDH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025DH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R036 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course enhances assessment skills applicable to the treatment of patients with advanced periodontal disease. This course teaches the dental hygienist ethical and clinical responsibility in periodontal disorders and the relationship of the specialty practice of periodontics within the broad scope of dentistry and legal ramifications thereof. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R036 Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: Community Oral Health 2 Units for Dental Hygiene I2 lecture weeklyDH R020 and DH R021 and DH R022 and DH R023 and DH R024 and DH R025DH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course introduces students to the principles and practices of dental public health. The emphasis is placed on the role of the dental hygienist as an innovator of and educator in community health programs. Public health issues will be introduced and discussed. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R040 Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: Advanced Clinical Topics 2 Units in Dental Hygiene1 lecture, 3 lab weeklyDH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036DH R041 and DH R042 and DH R043 and DH R044 and DH R045Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course emphasizes advanced dental hygiene skills and procedures, state board patient selection, ways to minimize occupational hazards common to dental practice, and interactional skill development for the dental practice. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R041 Practice Management 1 Unit for Dental Hygiene Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 1 lecture weeklyDH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036DH R040 and DH R042 and DH R043 and DH R044 and DH R045Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course presents office practice management; ethical and legal aspects of dentistry and dental hygiene, and business matters relating to dental hygiene practice. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R042 Dental Hygiene 2 Units Clinic Seminar III Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 2 lecture weeklyDH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036DH R040 and DH R041 and DH R043 and DH R044 and DH R045Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course emphasizes advanced treatment planning and treatment of advanced periodontal patients and State Board review and preparation. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R043 Dental Hygiene Clinical 4 Units Practice III Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 12 lab weeklyDH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036DH R040 and DH R041 and DH R042 and DH R044 and DH R045Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course provides advanced clinical experiences in the treatment of adult patients. Various clinical procedures utilizing advanced scaling and root planing, polishing techniques, extraoral and intraoral inspections, cancer screening, dental and periodontal charting, plaque control instructions, nutritional counseling, and topical fluoride will be put into supervised practice. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R044 Community Oral Health 1 Unit for Dental Hygiene II Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: 3 lab weeklyDH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036DH R040 and DH R041 and DH R042 and DH R043 and DH R045Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This class is the laboratory portion of the community oral health courses (the lecture portion is Community Oral Health for Dental Hygiene I, DH R036). It uses community settings as the forum to relay the principles of dental public health as they relate to both children and adult populations. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R045 Hours: Prerequisites: Corequisites: Limitations: Ethics and Jurisprudence 1 Unit for Dental Hygiene 1 lecture weeklyDH R030 and DH R031 and DH R032 and DH R033 and DH R034 and DH R035 and DH R036DH R040 and DH R041 and DH R042 and DH R043 and DH R044Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course examines the fundamental factors necessary to be employed and practiced within the ethical and legal framework of the state dental practice act and the code of ethics of the American Dental Association. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R050 Dental Hygiene Clinical 1 Unit Practice IV Hours: Prerequisites: Limitations: 3 lab weeklyDH R040 and DH R041 and DH R042 and DH R043 and DH R044 and DH R045 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course provides clinical practice for students as they prepare to take the state dental hygiene licensure examination. Not applicable for degree credit. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R051 Clinical Skills Review .5 Unit for Dental Hygiene Hours: Prerequisites: Limitations: 1.5 lab weeklyDH R040 and DH R041 and DH R042 and DH R043 and DH R044 and DH R045 Admission to the dental hygiene program. Physical/clinical examination (within the last 12 months) with CBC and urinalysis verifying physical fitness. Non-reactive VDRL or RPR. Negative Tuberculosis Mantoux test or negative chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine and titer showing immunity. Tetanus vaccine, MMR vaccine or titers showing immunity to Rubella and Rubeola, Varicella titer showing immunity. CPR certification. This course provides the opportunity for additional instruction in dental hygiene clinical skills and related studies. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DH R098 Short Courses in .5 - 10 Units Dental Hygiene Hours: .5 - 10 lecture, 1.5 - 30 lab weekly Prerequisites: DH R040 and DH R041 and DH R042 and DH R043 and DH R044 and DH R045 The course covers specialized topics designed to inform or update interested persons in various disciplines within the dental hygiene field. The length of course determines unit credit. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES For more information, contact: Career & Technical Education (CTE) (805) 678-5824 Division Office DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES COURSES DMS R120A Adobe Photoshop I 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course will introduce students to basic topics in using Adobe® Photoshop digital image editing software. Students will learn to manipulate digital images using such features as basic photo corrections, retouching and repairing digital images, working with image selections, layer basics, masks and channels, correcting and enhancing digital photographs. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU DMS R120B Adobe Photoshop II 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course will continue the development of students’ skills in the use of Adobe Photoshop digital image editing software by integrating the enhanced editing capabilities of Adobe Lightroom into the Adobe Photoshop workflow. Students will learn how to “punch up” colors in specific areas of digital photographs, how to make dull-looking shots vibrant, remove distracting objects, straighten skewed shots and how to use Photoshop and Lightroom to create panoramas, edit Adobe raw DNG photos on mobile device, and apply Boundary Wrap to a merged panorama to prevent loss of detail in the image among other skills. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU DMS R121A Adobe Illustrator I 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course will introduce students to basic topics in using Adobe Illustrator vector image creation and editing software. Students will learn to manipulate vector images using such features as typography, logo design and development, creation of book covers, and advertisements for print. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU DMS R122A Adobe InDesign I 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course provides the development of skills in the use of Adobe InDesign to produce professional quality, full-color documents for high volume color printing machines or for a wide range of output devices and formats for Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format files or for conversion to the web in XHTML or XML formats. These skills will enhance a student’s ability to enter into employment positions such as web master, graphic design, and print graphic production. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU DMS R130 Adobe Acrobat 3 Units Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course will introduce students to basic topics in using Adobe Acrobat to create documents and presentations and/ or recreate paper forms in the PDF (portable document format) for use across multiple platforms. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU DMS R131A Web Pages with 3 Units Dreamweaver Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course provides instruction on the design and development of web pages using Dreamweaver. Students will develop personal and commercial web pages as well as publish web sites on the World Wide Web. Students will learn to integrate text, colors, graphics, sound, and video in developing professional level web sites. This course is for anyone who wishes to learn how to create web sites quickly and easily as well as create sophisticated web sites for business purposes. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU DMS R133 Cascading Style 3 Units Sheets (CSS) Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course will introduce students to basic topics in using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create web pages and websites. Students will learn to create and edit CSS coding to create professional web pages and sites containing image and layout elements, navigation elements, news/events sections, image galleries, a site search engine and simple statistical collection elements controlled by CSS code. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU DMS R198 Short Courses in 3 Units Digital Media Studies Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 lab weekly This course and/or workshop will cover selected areas in digital media studies. This course will be developed to meet specific needs of the college community as requested or required. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The Early Childhood Education program offers classes that combine lecture and lab activities. These courses prepare students who are interested in working with young children including those seeking certification to work in a day care facility. Students learn to plan nurturing educational environments and activities that enhance children’s emotional, cognitive and physical development. A four stage matrix guides career preparation in accordance with California State licensing standards. At Oxnard College, students may complete a certificate program that prepares them for employment as an Assistant Teacher in a public day care facility and complete additional courses in child development and general education to qualify as a Teacher. An Associate of Science degree with a major in Early Childhood Education is available that prepares them for other career options. Areas of specialization include Diversity, Infant/Toddlers and Special Needs. Stipends for study may be available through grants and programs such as the First Five Initiative. For more information, contact: Patricia Mendez (805) 678-5054 pmendez@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (Early Childhood Education AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Early Childhood Education major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residency at the college granting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Early Childhood Education AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Courses Units ECE R100 Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child 3 ECE R102 Child Growth and Development 3 ECE R103 Programs for Young Children ECE R106 Child, Family, and Community 3 ECE R107 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 ECE R111 Observation and Assessment 3 ECE R112 Practicum in Early Childhood Education 3 ECE R129 Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety 3 Total Required Major Units 24 CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC Pattern 38-41 Double-Counted Units -(9) Free Electives Required 4-7 Total Required Units for AS-T Degree 60 PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) CHILD DEVELOPMENT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SITE SUPERVISOR This proficiency award is designed for students who have completed the AS-T transfer degree in Early Childhood Education and who desire to apply for a Site Supervisor permit. The earned AS-T in Early Childhood Education will serve as a prerequisite for this proficiency award. The Site Supervisor permit authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operating at a single site, provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development. Required Courses Units ECE R115 Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education 3 ECE R116 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education 3 ECE R117 Adult Supervision/Mentor Teacher 2 Total Required Units for the Award 8 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor program students will be able to: • Interpret best and promising teaching and care practices as it relates to the history of Early Childhood Education, range of delivery systems, program types and philosophies andethical standards. • Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play and learningoutcomes for all young children. • Critique strategies that support and empower familiesthrough respectful, reciprocal relationships to involve allfamilies in their children’s development and learning. • Critically assess community support services and agencies that are available to families and how those services impactthe relationship between children and families. • Demonstrate systematic observation methods to providedata to assess the impact of the environment, interactions and curriculum on all domains of children’s learning anddevelopment. • Analyze major developmental milestones for children fromconception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and language development usingstandard research methodologies. • Differentiate characteristics of typical and atypicaldevelopment at various stages. • Apply effective guidance and interaction strategiesthat support all children’s social learning, identity andself-confidence. • Demonstrate effective practices in adult supervisionincluding assigning duties, monitoring performance, andfrequent constructive evaluation. • Design, implement, and evaluate professional managerialdocuments including job descriptions, complianceregulations, handbooks and manuals for families and staffensuring that all program policies and procedures follow a professional code of ethics. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATE TEACHER Completion of requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Proficiency Award will enable students to apply for the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit from the California Department of Education, Early Childhood Education Division. This permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program and supervise an Assistant and an aide. Required Courses Units ECE R100 Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child 3 ECE R102 Child Growth and Development 3 ECE R106 Child, Family, and Community 3 ECE R111 Observation and Assessment 3 Total Required Units for the Award 12 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher program students will be able to: • Interpret best and promising teaching and care practices as it relates to the history of Early Childhood Education, range of delivery systems, program types and philosophies andethical standards. • Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play and learningoutcomes for all young children. • Critique strategies that support and empower familiesthrough respectful, reciprocal relationships to involve allfamilies in their children’s development and learning. • Critically assess community support services and agencies that are available to families and how those services impactthe relationship between children and families. • Demonstrate systematic observation methods to providedata to assess the impact of the environment, interactions and curriculum on all domains of children’s learning anddevelopment. CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSES ECE R100 Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units for the Young Child Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ECE 130 This course offers developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for young children. Explores teaching strategies and curriculum development based on theoretical frameworks, observation, and assessment. Emphasizes the teacher’s role in supporting development and learning across the curriculum, including all content areas. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R102 Child Growth and 3 Units Development Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: CDEV 100 This introductory course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D0, D7, E IGETC: 4G, 4J ECE R103 Programs for 3 Units Young Children Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ECE 120 This course is an examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices. An understanding of appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all young children will be emphasized. This course includes a review of historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics, and professional identity. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R106 Child, Family and 3 Units Community Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: CDEV 110 This course allows students to gain an awareness of the developing child in a societal context which focuses on the interrelationships of family, school, and community. It emphasizes historical and social cultural factors. The process of socialization and identity development is highlighted. Individual and social resources for family health and welfare and improving child development techniques are explored. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D0, D7 IGETC: none ECE R107 Teaching in a 3 Units Diverse Society Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ECE 230 This course examines the impact of varioius societal influences on the development of children’s social identity. Covers developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and anti-bias approaches. Self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes, and bias will be emphasized. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: F CSU GE-Breadth: D3 IGETC: none ECE R108 The Exceptional Child 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course will cover characteristics and problems of the developmentally delayed, socially handicapped child, and those with emotional problems, as well as the mentally gifted child. The class will cover study of issues and research encountered in these specific areas. Also covered will be resources and techniques for living and working with these children. (Same as PSY R111.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none ECE R111 Observation and 3 Units Assessment Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: ECE R100 and ECE R102 Advisories: Fingerprint clearance Limitations: Proof of two measles, mumps, rubella vaccines, or a blood test for measles immunity. If not immune, must receive one MMR vaccine. Proof of one Tdap in the last 10 years. Flu vaccine for the current year. Tuberculosis clearance within the last year (PPD or Quantiferon or chest x-ray). C-ID: ECE 200 This course focuses on the appropriate use of a variety of assessment and observation strategies to document child development and behavior. Under supervision, field experience students will develop their skills of observation and analyze teacher/child interaction. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R112 Practicum in Early 3 Units Childhood Education Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: ECE R102 and ECE R106 and ECE R111 Advisories: Fingerprint clearance Limitations: A negative TB test or X-ray is required C-ID: ECE 210 This course demonstrates developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R113 Infant and Toddler 3 Units Development Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ECE R102 This course will cover the typical development of children from conception to age three. The focus will including physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth and development. Applies theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. Parent education, community resources, cultural and ethnic differences will be covered. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R115 Administration I: Programs 3 Units in Early Childhood Education Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ECE R103 This course is an introduction to the administration of early childhood programs. This course covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, development and implementation of policies and procedures. It examines administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open and operate an early childhood care and education program. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R116 Administration II: 3 Units Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ECE R115 This course covers effective strategies for personnel management and leadership in early care and education settings. The course includes legal and ethical responsibilities, supervision techniques, professional development, and reflective practices for a diverse and inclusive early care and education program. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R117 Adult Supervision 2 Units Mentor/Teacher Hours: 2 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ECE R112 This course examines methods and principles of supervision for student teachers and others in Early Childhood Education settings. Students will learn how to individualize mentoring and supervision strategies based on the roles and developmental stages of adult learners. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R118 Care and Education for 3 Units Infants and Toddlers Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: ECE R113 This course expands the student’s knowledge of procedures and practices for providing care and assessing infants and toddlers through guided student teaching in Title 22 and Title 5 licensed childcare or family home childcare. A variety of learning experiences considering environment, materials and equipment as well as play and routines will be discussed for children 0-36 months of age. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R129 Child Nutrition, Health 3 Units and Safety Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: ECE 220 This course is an introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety, and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health, and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. This course focuses on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: none CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none ECE R131 Art in Early Childhood 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is aimed at developing awareness and sensitivity of the preschool teacher to art education and the artistic process helping children to understand the meaning of symbols that communicate ideas, experiences and feelings. Students acquire an understanding of the stage-by-stage artistic development in young children. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R132 Science in Early Childhood 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course introduces students to activities that will encourage exploration and discovery in the young child thereby enriching the child’s exposure to the natural and physical world. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R133 Language Arts in 3 Units Early Childhood Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course provides current information and practice of language arts and literature experiences for young children. It explores experiences which support and extend children’s ability to use language as a means of communication, medium of creative expression, and tool in the development of logical thought. It also provides a foundation for the child’s early literacy. Poetry, puppetry, flannel board material, storytelling, and children’s literature are used as tools to support pre- reading and pre-writing skills. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R134 Movement and Music in 3 Units Early Childhood Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course covers the principles of providing developmentally- appropriate creative movement and music experiences for children. It explores and demonstrates development of audio discrimination such as pitch, tempo, syllabication, and vocalizing. Dance, singing, use of rhythm and rhythm instruments and other musical techniques are included. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R189 Topics in Early .5 - 3 Units Childhood Education Hours: .5 - 3 lecture, 1.5 to 9 lab weekly These are courses that consider specialized specific topics in Early Childhood Education which are not covered in the general program offerings. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R198 Short Courses in .5 - 10 Units Early Childhood Education Hours: .5 - 10 lecture, 1.5 to 30 lab weekly Courses and/or workshops in selected areas of Early Childhood Education are offered to meet specific needs of college or community as requested. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECE R199 Directed Studies in .5 - 3 Units Child Development Hours: .5 - 3 lecture, .5 to 3 lab weekly This course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of early childhood education on an independent basis. Students will be involved in research, lab experience, and field work. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ECONOMICS Economics is one of the most useful and relevant areas of study. Economics will teach you analytical reasoning, critical thinking and good communication skills at the micro and macro level, such as you will need to succeed in an increasingly globally competitive environment. The global application of economic decision-making and interests that is currently shaping the rise, fall and survival of nations is also making it imperative for those hoping to succeed in this emerging global environment to develop sound understanding of economic processes and interactions. CSUCI, CSUN, CSULB, CSULA, UCSB and UCLA, and almost every CSU and UC have Economics majors to which you will be able to transfer. With training in Economics you will have a wide range of career and educational options. You will acquire specific job-related skills and also have access to many other areas of further university education besides Economics. As an Economics major you will not only be prepared for a wide variety of Career Opportunities and well-paying jobs in finance, investment, banking, government, business, international agencies and non-profit corporations, you will also acquire the decision-making skills that you will need to become a successful entrepreneur and your own boss. At the same time, you will continue to have the option to join the general pool of labor such as you could with a General Studies major, or any other social science or humanities degree. A point to note is that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Economics majors have some of the lowest unemployment rates, a fact that held true through the harsh job conditions of the Great Recession of 2007-2009. University of California Limitation on Transfer of Economics Courses The UC will not give credit for ECON R100 if taken after ECON R101 or ECON R102. For more information, contact: Dr. Ishita Edwards (805) 678-5060 iedwards@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER ECONOMICS The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (Economics AA- T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AA-T in Economics, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Economics major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Economics AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (14-15 units) Units ECON R101 Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON R102 Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 and MATH R106 Business Calculus 4 or MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 List A Select one of the following courses (3-5 units) COMM R107 Argumentation and Debate 3 SPAN R101 Elementary Spanish 1 5 SPAN R102 Elementary Spanish 2 5 SPAN R140 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1 5 SPAN R141 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 5 MATH R121 Calculus with Analytical Geometry II 5 ACCT R101 Financial Accounting 3 ACCT R102 Managerial Accounting 3 CIS R100 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 BUS R140 Business Communications 3 List B Select one of the following courses (3-5 units): Any course from List A not selected above ECON R100 Introduction to Economics and Contemporary Economic Issues 3 MATH R122 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5 MATH R134 Linear Algebra 3 Total Required Major Units 20-25 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units -(9-15) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 5-18 Total Units required for the AA-T Degree 60 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE ECONOMICS Required Core Courses (9 units) Units ECON R100 Introduction to Economics and Contemporary Economic Issues 3 ECON R101 Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON R102 Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 Elective Courses (9 units minimum) Student must select at least 3 courses from the following ACCT R101 Financial Accounting 3 ACCT R102 Managerial Accounting 3 ECON R199 Directed Studies in Economics (Research Project) 1-3 HIST R140 History of the United States II 3 or HIST R140H Honors: History of the United States II 3 HIST R160 World History II 3 or HIST R160H Honors: World History II 3 MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 or MATH R105H Honors: Introductory Statistics 4 MATH R106 Business Calculus 4 MATH R120 Calculus with Analytical Geometry I 5 PHIL R107 Introduction to Logic 3 PHIL R111 Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing 3 POLS R100 Introduction to Politics 3 POLS R101 Government of the United States I: Institutions and Politics 3 POLS R104 Introduction to International Relations 3 POLS R108 Comparative Politics 3 PSY R101 General Psychology 3 or PSY R101H Honors: General Psychology 3 SOC R101 Introduction to Sociology 3 or SOC R101H Honors: Introduction to Sociology 3 Total Required Major Units 18-22 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.A. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units -(6-15) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 9 Total Units required for the A.A. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Economics program students will be able to: • Articulate the difference between micro and macroeconomic theories, and be able to apply these correctly to economic issues and events. • Demonstrate the ability to critically examine real world economic, political and social issues, with an objective and analytical approach, and the ability to effectively apply economic theories and reasoning to such real world economic and interdisciplinary situations. • Demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate graphs, data, and quantitative analysis, to economic issues and events. • Demonstrate an awareness of global economic issues and be able to apply economic theories and analyses to issues and events from a global perspective. • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate economic information, ideas and reasoning, in writing, and with the correct use of grammar and sentence structure. This will require evidence of application of the appropriate levels of economic analysis, and be supported by data, quantitative and non-quantitative evidence, and quantitative tools. • Demonstrate effective critical thinking abilities when examining economic issues as presented in their textbook, books, articles, newspapers, and other written as well as oral sources. • Demonstrate an ability to conduct disciplined reasoning upon matters pertaining to everyday decisions at the micro and macro levels, and be able to distinguish between analysis and opinion. This will require the ability to draw conclusions from within the constraints of available facts and evidence, and without adding imagined extraneous information. ECONOMICS COURSES ECON R100 Introduction to Economics 3 Units and Contemporary Economic Issues Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ENGL R095 and ENGL R097 or equivalent This course provides students with an introductory knowledge of fundamental economic principles and economic data. By examining a variety of current economic issues and their historical origins, the course will prepare students to make critical evaluations of economic issues and policies. Emerging complexities involving globalization, outsourcing, challenges of new demographic patterns, international trade agreements, and labor-cost differentials, are some sample areas of interest. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D2 IGETC: 4B ECON R101 Introduction to the 3 Units Principles of Macroeconomics Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: MATH R002 or MATH R005 or MATH R011 or MATH R015 or Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures process C-ID: ECON 202 This course introduces the student to the functioning of the national economy in a global environment, its economic institutions, and to the issues of economic policy related to levels of employment, prices, economic growth, national income accounting and international trade and exchange rates. It examines alternate economic systems, the interplay between the government and the private sector, and the determination of public policy. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D2 IGETC: 4B ECON R101H Honors: Introduction to 3 Units the Principles of Macroeconomics Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: MATH R002 or MATH R005 or MATH R011 or MATH R015 or Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures process C-ID: ECON 202 (in progress) This course introduces the student to the functioning of the national economy in a global environment, its economic institutions, and to the issues of economic policy related to levels of employment, prices, economic growth, national income accounting and international trade and exchange rates. It examines alternate economic systems, the interplay between the government and the private sector, and the determination of public policy. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and to be able to demonstrate a higher level of grasp of economic theory through expanded assignments and real world applications and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D IGETC: none ECON R102 Introduction to the 3 Units Principles of Microeconomics Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: MATH R002 or MATH R005 or MATH R011 or MATH R015 or Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures process C-ID: ECON 201 This course introduces the student to the functioning of the market mechanism, its strengths and weaknesses, and to the role of the consumer and the producer in the modern global economy. This course also examines the behavior of the consumer, and that of the profit-maximizing firm in regard to cost, price and output, within varying levels of competition, and government regulations. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D2 IGETC: 4B ECON R102H Honors: Introduction to 3 Units the Principles of Microeconomics Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: MATH R002 or MATH R005 or MATH R011 or MATH R015 or Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures process C-ID: ECON 201 (in progress) This course introduces the student to the functioning of the market mechanism, its strengths and weaknesses, and to the role of the consumer and the producer in the modern global economy. This course also examines the behavior of the consumer, and that of the profit-maximizing firm in regard to cost, price and output, within varying levels of competition, and government regulations. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and to be able to demonstrate a higher level of grasp of economic theory through expanded assignments and real world applications and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and the regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D IGETC: none ECON R199 Directed Studies 1 - 3 Units in Economics Hours: 1 - 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ECON R101 or ECON R101H and/or ECON R102 or ECON R102H This course introduces the student to the functioning of the market mechanism, its strengths and weaknesses, and to the role of the consumer and the producer in the modern global economy. This course also examines the behavior of the consumer, and that of the profit-maximizing firm in regard to cost, price and output, within varying levels of competition, and government regulations. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU EDUCATION This program is designed for students who wish to earn a multiple-subject teaching credential authorizing them to teach in a self-contained classroom, typically in elementary schools in grades K-5. Students will study a broad range of subjects to prepare them for teaching including English, mathematics, science, social science, visual and performing arts, and human development. The AA-T provides a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared to transfer to a California State University (CSU) and major in Liberal Studies. Then, after completion of the bachelor’s degree, students will apply to a teacher credentialing program and complete their multiple subject teaching credential. In this AA-T, competencies will be assessed through projects, examinations, laboratory experiments, and presentations. The coursework in the AA-T will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. For more information, contact: Liberal Studies Division Office (805) 678-5804 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION This program is designed for students who wish to earn a multiple-subject teaching credential authorizing them to teach in a self-contained classroom, typically in elementary schools in grades K-5. Students will study a broad range of subjects to prepare them for teaching including English, mathematics, science, social science, visual and performing arts, and human development. The AA-T provides a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared to transfer to a California State University (CSU) and major in Liberal Studies. Then, after completion of the bachelor’s degree, students will apply to a teacher credentialing program and complete their multiple subject teaching credential. In this AA-T, competencies will be assessed through projects, examinations, laboratory experiments, and presentations. To earn an AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Elementary Teacher Education major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Elementary Teacher Education AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses Units EDU R122 Introduction to Education 3 ECE R102 Child Growth and Development 3 BIOL R101 General Biology 3 BIOL R101L General Biology Laboratory 1 PHSC R170 Concepts in Physical Science 4 GEOL R121 Earth Science with Lab 4 MATH R102 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 4 COMM R101 Introduction to Oral Communication 3 ENGL R101 College Composition or ENGL R101H Honors: College Composition 4 ENGL R102 Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature 4 or ENGL R102H Honors: Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature 4 GEOG R102 World Regional Geography 3 HIST R150 World History I 3 or HIST R150H Honors: World History I 3 HIST R130 History of the United States I 3 or HIST R130H Honors: History of the United States I 3 POLS R101 Government of the United States I: Institutions and Politics 3 List A Select one (3 Units): ENGL R128 Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking Through Non-Fiction 3 PHIL R111 Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing 3 List B Select one (3 Units): ART R140 Multicultural Children's Art 3 ART R101 Introduction to Art and Visual Culture 3 MUS R103A Music Appreciation 3 THTR R111 Introduction to Theatre 3 List C (Optional) Select required courses as appropriate for the intended transfer institution: EDU R124 Teaching Literacy in Diverse Classrooms 3 ENGL R125 Children's Literature 3 HIST R104 History of California 3 MUS R130 Understanding Music and Dance for Elementary Education 3 Total Required Major Units 51 Catalog Note: Students transferring to California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) should take the following courses from List B and C: ART R140, EDU R124, ENGL R125, HIST R104, and MUS R130. CSUCI has an approved subject matter program and the inclusion of the prescribed courses above allows students who graduate from the program to be waived from taking the Multiple Subject exam required for graduates of non-waiver programs. In addition, CSUCI offers an Integrated Multiple Subject or Educational Specialist program that includes the teacher credentialing program for interested students. This program allows for the completion of both the Bachelor’s Degree and teaching credential simultaneously. Students interested in the integrated program must apply and possess a 3.0 GPA or better. Total Required Major Units 51 CSU GE-Breadth 39 Double-Counted Units -(33-36) Free Electives Required 3-6 Total Required Units for AA-T Degree 60 OR Total Required Major Units 51 IGETC 37 Double-Counted Units -(28) Free Electives Required 0 Total Required Units for AA-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Elementary Teacher Education program students will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of effective classroom environments consistent with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (TPEs). • Examine the necessary beliefs and assumptions about the experiences with teachers and teaching including an emphasis on professional standards, ethics and professionalism. • Analyze and evaluate the purposes and roles of schooling in contemporary society and basic strategies for accommodating diverse learning needs and community contexts. • Apply knowledge of education protocols for entering classrooms and reporting on classroom observations. EDUCATION COURSES EDU R122 Introduction to Education 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Limitations: A clear TB test and Live Scan fingerprint are required. C-ID: EDUC 200 This introductory course provides students with fundamental knowledge of the American public education system. With an emphasis on meeting the needs of diverse learners in an urban environment, students learn major concepts, principles, and theories about teaching and learning. Students will participate in activities and projects to practice applying these lessons to the design and implementation of instruction and assessment. Students will learn how to create a safe, equitable classroom environment that promotes the academic achievement of all students. This course is primarily designed for individuals considering teaching as a profession, and for paraprofessionals and volunteers working in the public school system. In addition to attending weekly class, a minimum of 45 hours of classroom observation in an assigned California public school is required. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none EDU R124 Teaching Literacy in 3 Units Diverse Classrooms Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course provides an understanding of learning and teaching literacy in a diverse, technologically complex society. Focus is on providing students with knowledge of a comprehensive balanced literacy approach, including an understanding and use of the major descriptors of developing literacy, appropriate assessment methods and instruments, and a developmental and analytical appreciation for writing strategies, conventions, applications, and interpretation of texts and genres. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: none CSU GE-Breadth: D IGETC: none EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY For more information, contact: Robert Morris (805) 678-5072 rmorris@vcccd.edu PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER This proficiency award is designed for students who have completed EMT R079 - Emergency Medical Responder and who desire to apply for the National Registry Exam for Emergency Medical Responder. Required Core Courses Units EMT R109 Emergency Medical Responder 3 Total Required Units for the Award 3 PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY This proficiency award is to meet the criteria established by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 that requires verification of hours completed. Upon award of the verification of hours and passing the course with a grade of B or better, students may apply for the National Registry Exam for Emergency Medical Technician. This is not an EMT license. Not Degree Applicable. Required Core Courses Units EMT R169 Emergency Medical Technician 8 Total Required Units for the Award 8 PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN REFRESHER This proficiency award is to meet the criteria established by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, title 22 that requires verification of hours completed. Upon award of the verification of hours, students may apply for the National Registry Exam for Emergency Medical Technician. Required Core Courses Units EMT R069 Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher 1.5 Total Required Units for the Award 1.5 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Emergency Medical Technology program students will be able to: • Appropriately manage patient care relating to illness andinjury in the pre-hospital setting. EMT COURSES EMT R069 Emergency Medical 1.5 Units Technician - Refresher Hours: 1.5 lecture, .5 lab weekly Limitations: EMT Certification within the past 2 years or valid EMT License and American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers This course is designed to meet the State requirements for maintaining EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification. This course provides both skills competency verification and a twenty-seven hour EMT refresher. Emergency medical care for the sick and injured will be reviewed, including basic life support and the use of emergency medical equipment. Field trips may be required. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none EMT R079 Emergency Medical 3 Units Responder Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly In this course students learn to assess and initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients. Students will obtain basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) function as part of a comprehensive EMS team under medical oversight, and perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. This course provides emergency care knowledge and skills to prepare students for EMT R169 - Emergency Medical Technician, and in the fields of Professional and Volunteer Firefighters and Peace Officers. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card. Additionally, students will be prepared to take the National EMR Exam. Materials fee is required. Field trips may be required. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none EMT R109 Emergency Medical 3 Units Responder Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly In this course students learn to assess and initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients. Students will obtain basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) function as part of a comprehensive EMS team under medical oversight, and perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. This course provides emergency care knowledge and skills to prepare students for EMT R169 - Emergency Medical Technician, and in the fields of Professional and Volunteer Firefighters and Peace Officers. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card. Additionally, students will be prepared to take the National EMR Exam. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: E1 CSU GE-Breadth: E IGETC: none EMT R169 Emergency Medical 8 Units Technician Hours: 7 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: ENGL R085 and ENGL R087 and EMT R109 Limitations: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Supportor American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (see HED R105) This course covers the knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care with an ambulance, fire or other specialized service at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level. This course is approved by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency and the California State Department of Emergency Services. Upon successful completion of the skills testing, final exam and passing the course with a grade of B or better, the student will be eligible to take the EMT National Registry Examination, which is required for certification as an EMT. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: E1 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none ENGINEERING Engineers are significant and valuable members of our society that are relied upon to generally produce solutions through the utilization, design, and development of a plethora of technologies. With the increasingly high demand for qualified engineers in the workforce, this program allows those in the local community the opportunity to fill a vital role. Upon completion of the Associate in Science in Engineering, students will have obtained the skills and preparation necessary to transfer into an Engineering program at a four-year university, and ultimately seek employment as an engineer. Some graduates may also pursue entry-level positions in the engineering field. Students completing the program will be knowledgeable in aspects of engineering utilized in the many different fields of engineering along with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics; structural analysis, circuitry, CAD, programming, material composition, and general systems and applications of engineering in the modern world. Through group projects and laboratory assignments, students will also develop collaboration skills as well as practical hands on skills widely used in the fields of engineering such as, but not limited to; the use of oscilloscopes, electrical motor design and production, circuit building, structural design, strength testing, and generally analyzing the pertinent physical properties of a given system. For more information, contact: Justin Miller (805) 678-5094 jwmiller@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE ENGINEERING The Associate in Science in Engineering Program introduces students to the high demand fields of Engineering including, but not limited to; Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering. Completion of the Associate in Science in Engineering will prepare students for transfer into an Engineering program at a four-year university as well as entry-level engineering positions for those seeking immediate employment. Oxnard College’s A.S. in Engineering is structured to allow students to complete core requirements found in the majority of Engineering majors within the UC and CSU systems while also customizing their major, through the choice of restricted electives and support courses, to align with their specific Engineering field at the particular universities to which they are applying. Engineering majors are highly selective and impacted at most universities and students are advised to make themselves as competitive as possible when applying for admission both in GPA and course preparation. Students should consult with an Oxnard College Counselor, www.assist.org, university websites, and the admission office at their intended transfer destination to make sure they are adequately prepared for transfer. Required Core Courses (30 units) Units ENGR R101 Introduction to Engineering 2 MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 MATH R121 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 MATH R122 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5 MATH R143 Differential Equations 3 PHYS R131 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 5 PHYS R132 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 5 Choose a minimum of one course from the following support courses as appropriate to satisfy requirements for the intended transfer institution (3-5 units minimum): CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 CHEM R130 Organic Chemistry I 5 CHEM R132 Organic Chemistry II 5 MATH 134 Linear Algebra 3 PHYS R133 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 3 5 Choose a minimum of four Engineering courses as appropriate to satisfy requirements of the intended transfer institution (8- 12 units minimum): ENGR R130 Engineering Statics 3 ENGR R135 Dynamics 3 ENGR R140 Materials Science and Engineering 3 ENGR R140L Materials Science and Engineering Lab 1 ENGR R148 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB 3 ENGR R150 Engineering Graphics and Design 3 ENGR R160 Electronic Circuits and Devices 3 ENGR R160L Electronic Circuits and Devices Laboratory 1 Total Required Major Units 41-47 General Education: Students will be allowed to choose the General Education pattern that best aligns with their educational goals from those offered by Oxnard College including the Oxnard College General Education pattern, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC. Students who select CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC must also complete local graduation requirements in Health and PE. Health can be taken to fulfill Area E of the CSU GE-Breadth pattern, reducing the number of courses needed. Total Required Major Units 41-47 Oxnard College General Education 29 Double-Counted Units -(6) Free electives required 0 Total required units for A.S. Degree 64-70 OR Total Required Major Units 41-47 CSU GE-Breadth 39 Health (can be taken within CSU GE) 3 Physical Education 1 Double-Counted Units -(6-9) Free electives required 0 Total required units for A.S. Degree 75-84 OR Total Required Major Units 41-47 IGETC 37 Health 3 Physical Education 1 Double-Counted Units -(6) Free electives required 0 Total required units for A.S. Degree 76-82 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the A.S. in Engineering program students will be able to: • Explain the principles of engineering and their applicationto the design and manufacturing of products. • Critically evaluate a given system through observations, measurements, and accepted engineering analyses. • Apply physical laws, engineering concepts and formulasto analyze engineering problems and to produce propersolutions qualitatively and quantitatively. • Communicate engineering design ideas and solutions toproblems through engineering drawings, oral presentations, and technical writing. ENGINEERING COURSES ENGR R101 Introduction to 2 Units Engineering Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab weekly C-ID: ENGR 110 This course explores the branches of engineering, the engineering profession, the interface of the engineer with society, and engineering ethics and the engineering education process while exploring effective strategies to help students to reach their full academic potential. The course also introduces the methods of engineering analysis, engineering design and problem solving. Students will analyze and present data in engineering design, and develop written, computer, oral communication, and problem-solving skills. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ENGR R130 Engineering Statics 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: PHYS R131 and MATH R121 C-ID: ENGR 130 Engineering Statics applies the principles of mechanics to rigid bodies in two and three dimensional equilibrium systems. Analytical and graphical solutions using force vectors and equivalent force systems to solve problems pertaining to friction, centroids, center of gravity, and moments of inertia for areas is the focus of this course. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ENGR R135 Dynamics 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGR R130 C-ID: ENGR 230 This course addresses the kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions. Topics considered include universal gravitation, conservation laws, work-energy and impulse-momentum relations, and mechanical vibration. Applies to Associate Degree Transfer credit: CSU ENGR R140 Materials Science 3 Units and Engineering Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: PHYS R131 and CHEM R120 C-ID: ENGR 140 An introduction to atomic bonding, crystalline structure and microstructure, and how these structures determine the physical, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of materials. The course covers metals, ceramics, polymers, composites and semiconductors. Topics include material imperfections, diffusion, mechanical properties, phase diagrams, material selection, processing, heat treatment and strengthening mechanisms. Corrosion phenomena, electrical properties and thermal properties are also covered. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ENGR R140L Materials Science 1 Unit and Engineering Lab Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: PHYS R131 and CHEM R120 and ENGR R140 or concurrent enrollment C-ID: ENGR 140L This course is the laboratory portion of Materials Science and Engineering. It consists of experimental investigations of crystalline structures, the mechanical behavior of metals and polymers, cold-working, heat-treatment, material hardness, ductile-to-brittle fracture behavior, fatigue, equilibrium phase diagrams, steel microstructure and corrosion. Computers are used to control test equipment, gather and process data, and to visualize microscopic images. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ENGR R148 Programming and 3 Units Problem-Solving in MATLAB Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: MATH R120 C-ID: ENGR 220 This course utilizes the MATLAB environment to provide students with a working knowledge of computer-based problem-solving methods relevant to science and engineering. It introduces the fundamentals of procedural and object- oriented programming, numerical analysis, and data structures. Examples and assignments in the course are drawn from practical applications in engineering, physics, and mathematics. (Same as MATH R148.) Applies to Associate Degree Transfer credit: CSU, UC ENGR R150 Engineering Graphics 3 Units and Design Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: MATH R116 C-ID: ENGR 150 This course focuses on the principles of engineering graphics which are necessary to communicate engineering designs. The use of computer-aided drafting CAD in 2 and 3 dimensions as well as drawings produced by hand are skills of great necessity in engineering fields and will be used throughout the course. Using the principles of orthographic drawing, pictorial drawing, and descriptive geometry, students will learn how to visualize, understand, and produce coherent graphics and designs. Central topics include; orthographic projections, graphical presentation of various surfaces, auxiliary and sectional views, dimensioning, and tolerances. Applies to Associate Degree Transfer credit: CSU ENGR R160 Electronic Circuits 3 Units and Devices Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: MATH R143 and PHYS R132 C-ID: ENGR 260 This course provides an introduction to the analysis of electrical circuits. The use of analytical techniques based on the application of circuit laws and network theorems is the main focus of the course. The analysis of DC and AC circuits containing resistors, capacitors, inductors, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, and/or switches shall be employed. Natural and forced responses of first and second order RLC circuits, the use of phasors, AC power calculations, power transfer, and energy concepts are other general topics that are covered in this course. Applies to Associate Degree Transfer credit: CSU ENGR R160L Electronic Circuits 1 Unit and Devices Laboratory Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: ENGR R160 or concurrent enrollment C-ID: ENGR 260L This course serves as an introduction to the construction, measurement, and design of elementary electrical circuits and basic operational amplifier circuits. Students gain familiarity with the basic use of electrical test and measurement instruments, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Using principles of circuit analysis for DC, transient, and sinusoidal steady-state (AC) conditions, students develop data interpretation skills by using circuit simulation software and by direct measurements of circuits. Practical considerations such as component value tolerance and non-ideal aspects of laboratory instruments are also introduced. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU My Education. My Choice. ME. OXNARD COLLEGE ENGLISH INFORMED SELF-PLACEMENT I CAN ENROLL DIRECTLY INTO TRANSFER-LEVEL ENGLISH 101: COLLEGE COMPOSITION, BUT WHICH CHOICE IS RIGHT FOR ME? I CAN CHOOSE: ENGL R101 IF I: • am comfortable with reading and writing in English • have time-management skills • am resourceful • am motivated • know my academic goals • am comfortable with English • have a GPA of 2.6 or higher • am recently out of high school for 1 - 3 years I CAN CHOOSE: ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E IF I: • am comfortable with reading and writing in English but would like help • have OK time-management skills, but finding help would be welcome • could use some motivation • am not sure what my academic goals are • have a GPA of 1.9 to 2.6 • have been out of high school for 3 to 5 years I WILL CHOOSE: ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E IF I: • need help with reading and writing in English • would like help with time-management • would like help finding resources • would like someone to help me be motivated • am not sure what my academic goals are • have a GPA of 1.9 or below • have been out of high school for 5 years or more TRANSFER-LEVEL ENGLISH ENGL R101 4 Units College Composition Transfer-level English Composition. Students learn essay writing and research skills for a research paper. The focus is on critical thinking, analytical, and rhetorical skills. ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S 4 Units 2 Units College Composition Co-Requisite Support This co-requisite course provides additional support instruction for students enrolled in ENGL R101 College Composition. It will allow for more concentrated efforts on the core elements of ENGL R101. ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E 4 Units 2 Units College Composition Co-Requisite Support ESL Emphasis This co-requisite course provides additional support instruction for students enrolled in ENGL R101 College Composition. It will allow for more concentrated efforts on the core elements of ENGL R101. ENGL R101H 4 Units College Composition: Honors Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. OR I CAN CHOOSE TO DEVELOP MY SKILLS BY ENROLLING IN OPTIONAL ENGLISH CLASSES JUST BEFORE TRANSFER-LEVEL ENGLISH JUST BEFORE TRANSFER-LEVEL • ESL EMPHASIS ENGL R097 Intermediate Composition 4 Units Course is one-level below ENGL R101 College Composition. Students review effective paragraphs and learn to plan, write, and revise short essays as well as an introduction to essay-exam taking skills and library resources. ENGL R097 + ENGL R097S Writing Support for Intermediate Composition 4 + 2 Units This co-requisite course provides additional support instruction for students enrolled in ENGL R097 Intermediate Composition. ENGL R100 Intermediate Composition ESL Emphasis 4 Units ESL emphasis. Course is one-level below ENGL R101 College Composition. Students review effective paragraphs and learn to plan, write, and revise short essays as well as an introduction to essay-exam taking skills and library resources. ENGL R100 + ENGL R100E Writing Support for Intermediate Composition ESL Emphasis 4 + 2 Units This co-requisite course provides additional support instruction for students enrolled in ENGL R100 Intermediate Composition: ESL Emphasis. OXNARD COLLEGE ENGLISH PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ALL incoming students can enroll directly in ENGL R101 or ENGLR 101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E Success Probability Upon Completion of ENGL R101 High School Grade Point Average (GPA) State Placement Recommendation 79% 2.6 or greater Transfer-Level English Composition. No additional academic or concurrent support required. 58% Between 1.9 and 2.6 Transfer-Level English Composition. Additional academic and concurrent support recommended. 43% Less than 1.9 Transfer-Level English Composition. Additional academic and concurrent support strongly recommended. PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION GUIDELINES • Use Highest Measure For any other recommendation, use thehighest measure or combination for class recommendations. Students should also use the English Informed Self-Placement(facing page). • Self-Reported GPA If no high school transcript is available, use theState Placement Recommendations with self-reported high schoolgrade point average and the English Informed Self-Placement. • Counseling See a counselor today! Email occounseling@vcccd.edu or call (805) 678-5816 • Use High School Coursework Use high school coursework, high school grades, and high school grade point average as the primarymeasures for your placement recommendations. If no high school transcript is available, use the state recommendations above with self-reported high school grade point average and the EnglishInformed Self-Placement. • Transcripts If you see any of the following acronyms on a highschool transcript, see the Educational Assistance Center: SDC or S, RSP or R, ED or E, OD, Directed Studies, Study Skills or Social Skills. See below for Special Assistance contact information. • Special Assistance If you are a student who was enrolled inSpecial Education or a Resource Specialist Program (RSP) tosupport your individual and academic needs, please call theEducational Assistance Center (EAC) at (805) 678-5816. Last Grade in English Class or AP English or ERWC Scores Grade Recommended Course Placement A ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Recommended B or C ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E Strongly Recommended D or F ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E Required If you need to develop skills before ENGL R101 ENGL R097 + ENGL R097S or ENGL R100 + ENGL R100E Strongly Recommended EAP / CAASP Scores Score Recommended Course Placement Ready Score ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Recommended Ready Conditional Score ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E Strongly Recommended Not Yet Ready Score ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E Required If you need to develop skills before ENGL R101 ENGL R097 + ENGL R097S or ENGL R100 + ENGL R100E Strongly Recommended HiSET Scores / CHSPE Level Recommended Course Placement 3 HiSET Pass CHSPE ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H Recommended 2 HiSET Pass CHSPE ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E Strongly Recommended 1 HiSET No Pass CHSPE ENGL R101 + ENGL R101S or ENGL R101 + ENGL R101E Required If you need to develop skills before ENGL R101 ENGL R097 + ENGL R097S or ENGL R100 + ENGL R100E Strongly Recommended ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER ENGLISH The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (English AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AA-T in English, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the English major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the English AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (4 units) Units ENGL R102 Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature 4 List A Required Additional Courses (6 units) ENGL R104 English Literature I 3 ENGL R105 English Literature II 3 List B Two courses (6 units) ENGL R107 American Literature I 3 ENGL R108 American Literature II 3 ENGLISH The English program offers a wide variety of courses leading to the degree of Associate in Arts for Transfer. Students can take the full range of literature survey courses required to transfer as an English major at our local public universities: CSUCI, UCSB, CSUN, UCLA. The English program offers multiple sections of degree-applicable and transfer-level writing courses to give students the writing skills to succeed in college, to write in the workplace, and to meet university transfer requirements. All students can enroll directly into English R101 College Composition, which is transfer-level. English R101 College Composition may be offered with English R101S College Composition Co-requisite Support or English R101E College Composition Co-requisite Support: ESL Emphasis. See the English Informed Self-Placement as well as a counselor and use the English Placement Recommendations for help in choosing the appropriate English class. If students wish to enroll in an optional English class just before English R101 College Composition, English R097 Intermediate Composition and/or English R100 Intermediate Composition: ESL Emphasis may be available. English R097 Intermediate Composition may be offered with English R097S Writing Support for Intermediate Composition. English R100 Intermediate Composition: ESL Emphasis may be offered with English R100E Writing Support for Intermediate Composition: ESL Emphasis. See the English Informed Self-Placement as well as a counselor and use the English Placement Recommendations for help in choosing the appropriate English class. (.) Classes are offered in traditional classroom formats as well as partially online or fully online formats. Some sections of ENGL R097, ENGL R100, and ENGL R101 have additional support for students who wish for extra help in writing. To determine which class or classes that have co-requisite support is the right class for you, see the English Informed Self- Placement as well as a counselor and use the English Placement Recommendations for help in choosing the appropriate English class. English also offers honors classes: ENGL R101H Honors: College Composition and ENGL R102H Honors: Critical Thinking through Composition and Literature. In addition to the many literature courses offered each semester, there are regularly scheduled courses in creative writing. Literature and creative writing courses are offered both online and in the classroom. A degree in English prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in which the ability to read insightfully, think critically, and write clearly are necessary skills. UC Limitation on Transfer of English Courses: The UC limits credit for some English courses. See the UC Transfer Course Agreement page 81 or www.assist. org for current limitations. UC Limitation on Transfer of English Courses: The UC limits credit for some English courses. For more information, contact: Elissa Caruth ecaruth@vcccd.edu List C Select one of the following courses (3 units) ENGL R103 Creative Writing 3 ENGL R111 Shakespeare 3 ENGL R112 Literature by Women 3 ENGL R124 Introduction to LGBTIQ Literature 3 Total Required Major Units 19 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units -(9) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 11-13 Total Units required for the AA-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Transitional English Students who successfully complete Transitional English (courses ENGL R075 through R095) at Oxnard College will be able to: • Identify patterns of organization in essays for better reading comprehension. • Use contextual clues in reading to understand targetvocabulary. • Demonstrate reading skills in identifying stated and impliedmain ideas and supporting details. • Apply a variety of study skills including SQ3R, note-taking, and time management. • Write paragraphs using correct sentence structure, punctuation and grammar. • Use proper Modern Language Association (MLA) formatting for essays. • Write a well-developed 3 - 5 paragraph essay with statedthesis, body paragraphs and conclusion. Program Student Learning Outcomes English for Transfer Upon successful completion of the Oxnard College English program students will be able to: • Write basic college-level essays, both in class and out ofclass, that include correct grammar, syntax, and mechanics in a variety of written expressions and rhetorical modes. • Write well-developed college-level essays that incorporatecorrectly documented research that expresses andsupports an original thesis. • Analyze texts from various genres including but not limitedto poetry, fiction, and drama and be able to identify majorauthors, historical contexts, and/or cultural trends of theperiods covered. • Identify, analyze, interpret, and/or synthesize various literary elements from works in different genres and articulate howthose elements contribute to the overall effects and themesof a work or group of works. • Depending on the courses taken, produce creativeexpressions in poetry, prose, drama, creative non-fiction, screenplays, and/or other developing written and/or mixed- media modalities. TRANSITIONAL ENGLISH COURSES ENGL R075 Reading Fundamentals 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ESL R054 and ESL R065 or completion of OUHSD ESL Level 5 or 6 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process This course is designed for native English speakers and high intermediate English-as-a-second language students as preparation for content-area reading and study skills. This course will introduce literal and inferential comprehension and critical thinking, vocabulary development, study-reading techniques, patterns of organization, library orientation, and navigation of college’s learning management system. (Same as ESL R075.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ENGL R077 Writing Fundamentals 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ESL R065 or completion of OUHSD ESL Level 5 or 6 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process This course is designed primarily to instruct the low-advanced ESL learner or the native speaker desiring instruction in the forms and usage of compound and complex sentences and other grammar points focusing on grammar applied to writing, reading, speaking and listening. (Same as ESL R077.) Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ENGL R085 Academic Reading 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ENGL R075 (ESL R075) or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process This course is designed to prepare students for college-level reading focusing on active reading techniques, critical reading skills, reading comprehension, study skills and vocabulary development. (Same as ESL R085.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ENGL R087 Basic Composition 5 Units Hours: 5 lecture weekly Advisories: ENGL R077 (ESL R077) or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process In this course, students develop sentence skills by writing, analyzing, and rewriting sentence exercises and paragraphs. The course includes the study of paragraph structure and various patterns of development. At the end of the semester, students will be prepared to begin writing short essays. (Same as ESL R087.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ENGL R095 College Reading 3 Units Across the Curriculum Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ENGL R085 (ENGL R085) or reading ability commensurate with high school level This course emphasizes college-level reading materials across the curriculum with training in reading for major details, main ideas, drawing inferences, and conclusions; considering the nature of evidence and knowledge; and interpreting author’s tone and purpose. The course includes advanced vocabulary training, rapid reading techniques with improved comprehension. Formal evaluation is used to individualize instruction. Other activities include a mini research project with instruction in documentation and study skills practice. (Same as ESL R095.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none ASSOCIATE DEGREE APPLICABLE ENGLISH COURSES ENGL R097 Intermediate Composition 4 Units Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R087 (ESL R087) or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process In this composition course, students review the principles of effective paragraphs and learn to plan, write and revise short expository themes. This course includes essay-exam taking skills and an introduction to library resources. Upon completion, students will be able to write effective short essays. Students will also be prepared for a successful transition to ENGL R101. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none . ENGL R097S Writing Support for 2 Units Intermediate Composition Hours: 2 lecture weekly Corequisites: ENGL R097 This corequisite course provides additional skills and support instruction for students enrolled in ENGL R097 Intermediate Composition. The course will help students hone their writing skills and concentrate on elements of sentence review and construction as well as paragraphing, essay writing, and an introduction to research. Field trips may be required. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Transfer credit: none ENGL R098 Short Courses in .5 - 3 Units Basic English Hours: .5 - 3 lecture, 1 - 3 lab weekly Short Courses in Basic English are designed to meet the specific needs of the college and community. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none TRANSFER-LEVEL ENGLISH COURSES ENGL R100 Intermediate Composition: 4 Units ESL Emphasis Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R087 (ESL R087) or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process This course focuses on reading and composition for students whose native language is other than English. The course is intended for students familiar with the structure and vocabulary of English and with paragraph development. The course will develop the student’s ability to think critically about and organize information from reading and to write and revise expository essays. The course emphasizes basic writing processes, as well as focusing on grammar and syntax. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU . ENGL R100E Writing Support for 2 Units Intermediate Composition: ESL Emphasis Hours: 2 lecture weekly Corequisites: ENGL R100 This corequisite course provides additional skills and support instruction for students enrolled in ENGL R100 Intermediate Composition: ESL Emphasis. The course will help students hone their writing skills and concentrate on elements of sentence review and construction as well as paragraphing, essay writing, and an introduction to research. Field trips may be required. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Transfer credit: CSU ENGL R101 College Composition 4 Units Hours: 4 lecture weekly C-ID: ENGL 100 This course provides development of skills in written expression, especially expository themes, including training in research techniques and preparation of a research paper. It is designed to develop critical thinking, analytical, and rhetorical skills. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: D1 CSU GE-Breadth: A2 IGETC: 1A . ENGL R101E College Composition 2 Units Corequisite Support: ESL Emphasis Hours: 2 lecture weekly Corequisites: ENGL R101 This corequisite support course provides additional help and support for ESL students enrolled in ENGL R101 College Composition. The course will provide support instruction in areas of the ENGL R101 curriculum where students tend to require more attention. It will allow for more concentrated efforts on the core elements of ENGL R101 for the second language learner. Field trips may be required. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Transfer credit: CSU . ENGL R101S College Composition 2 Units Corequisite Support Hours: 2 lecture weekly Corequisites: ENGL R101 This corequisite course provides additional help and support for students enrolled in ENGL R101 College Composition. The course will provide support instruction in areas of the ENGL R101 curriculum where students tend to require more attention. It will allow for more concentrated efforts on the core elements of ENGL R101. Field trips may be required. Course is offered on a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) basis only. Transfer credit: CSU ENGL R101H Honors: College 4 Units Composition Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R096 or ENGL R100 or eligibility for ENGL R101 as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process C-ID: ENGL 100 This course provides development of skills in written expression, especially expository themes, including training in research techniques and preparation of a research paper. It is designed to develop critical thinking, analytical, and rhetorical skills. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of C or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: D1 CSU GE-Breadth: A2 IGETC: 1A ENGL R102 Critical Thinking through 4 Units Composition and Literature Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 110 & ENGL 120 This course provides study of literature combined with instruction in critical thinking and composition. The course emphasizes understanding and writing about literature using principles of logical analysis, criticism, advocacy of ideas, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Students will examine assumptions upon which conclusions are based and recognize common logical errors of language and thought. Instruction is offered in advanced elements of style and organization. Application of critical thinking skills and logical methodology to the various literary genres will achieve a disciplined understanding of the material. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2, D2 CSU GE-Breadth: A3 IGETC: 1B ENGL R102H Honors: Critical Thinking 4 Units through Composition and Literature Hours: 4 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 110 & ENGL 120 This course provides study of literature combined with instruction in critical thinking and composition. The course emphasizes understanding and writing about literature using principles of logical analysis, criticism, advocacy of ideas, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Students will examine assumptions upon which conclusions are based and recognize common logical errors of language and thought. Instruction is offered in advanced elements of style and organization. Application of critical thinking skills and logical methodology to the various literary genres will achieve a disciplined understanding of the material. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, and enrichment opportunities. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or “P.” Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2, D2 CSU GE-Breadth: A3 IGETC: 1B ENGL R103 Creative Writing 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 200 This course introduces students to two genres of creative writing: poetry and fiction. Literature from each genre is analyzed critically. Students learn techniques for producing and revising their own creative writing, and their original works are critiqued in workshop settings. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: none ENGL R104 English Literature I 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 160 This sophomore-level course surveys English literature in its cultural framework from Anglo-Saxon times through the eighteenth century. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ENGL R105 English Literature II 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 165 This course surveys the literature of the British Isles from the late eighteenth century to contemporary British and post- colonial texts. Works are studied within the political, historical, cultural, and scientific trends of the periods represented. This course complements studies in liberal education. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ENGL R107 American Literature I 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 130 This course surveys the literatures of America from Native American oral tradition through the early 17th century to 1865, with emphasis on significant writers from diverse cultures within what is now the U.S.A. Works are examined within the political, cultural, and intellectual trends of the periods represented. The course complements studies in history, government, and liberal education. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ENGL R108 American Literature II 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 135 This course surveys the literatures of America from 1865 to the present, with emphasis on significant writers from diverse cultures within the U.S. Works are examined within the intrinsic political, social and intellectual trends of the periods they represent. The course complements studies in humanities. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ENGL R111 Shakespeare 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H This course presents an introductory survey of Shakespeare’s poetry and plays, including comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ENGL R112 Literature by Women 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H This course is a survey of literature by women reflecting women’s changing roles and identities of women in society in various cultural settings. Works studied are drawn from the genres of poetry, fiction, drama, memoirs, essays, and journals. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2, F CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ENGL R124 Introduction to LGBTIQ 3 Units Literature Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H This course provides an introduction to LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer or Questioning) themes and issues in world literature. The course will survey representative literature written by or about LGBTIQ people from Antiquity to the present. The course will include significant historical and cultural analysis as related to the LGBTIQ community and reflected in the LGBTIQ literature. The course will also examine how the LGBTIQ literature has impacted culture. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2, F CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ENGL R125 3 Units Children’s Literature Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 180 Children’s Literature will provide an inquiry into children’s literature for grades K-6. Students analyze works in multiple genres, including but not limited to fiction and nonfiction, poetry, picture books, and traditional literature. Focus will be on critical reading of materials as well as analysis of literary elements and structural features. Students will examine societal and cultural values communicated through children’s literature. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: C2 IGETC: 3B ENGL R127 Advanced Creative 3 Units Writing Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R103 This course reviews two genres of creative writing: poetry and fiction. Literature from each genre is analyzed critically, and students’ original works are critiqued in workshop settings and at individual instructor conferences. At the end of the semester, students will have produced a substantial body of work in a specific genre – a few chapters of a novel, several short stories, or a chapbook of poetry. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC ENGL R128 Advanced Composition 3 Units and Critical Thinking Through Non-Fiction Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENGL 105 This course emphasizes critical thinking in argumentation, including the principles of rhetoric and analysis of the writing process. Students will engage in close reading and evaluation of non-fiction texts and apply the elements of logic to the creation of arguments. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: D2 CSU GE-Breadth: A3 IGETC: 1B ENGL R189 Topics in Literature 1 - 3 Units Hours: 1 - 3 lecture, 3 - 9 lab weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R097 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process Advisories: ENGL R101/H or ENGL R102/H Topics in Literature courses provide the opportunity for in- depth study of a literary period or movement, author, or theme in literature. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ENGL R198 Short Courses in .5 - 3 Units English Hours: .5 - 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R097 or ENGL R100 or eligibility for ENGL R101 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process Short courses in English are designed to meet the specific needs of the college and community. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ENGL R199 Directed Studies 1 - 3 Units in English Hours: 1 - 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H This course offers students the opportunity to further their knowledge of English language and literature on an independent-study basis. The student and instructor will work together to design course content and/or research. Meeting times and requirements will be determined by the instructor. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Note: Oxnard offers three non-credit courses in ESL. Please see page 293 for NON-CREDIT COURSES AT OXNARD COLLEGE. These courses are ESL R801 A, B and C. For more information, contact: Matilde Sánchez (805) 678-5069 msanchez@vcccd.edu Program Student Learning Outcomes ESL Students who successfully complete English as a Second Language will be able to: • Understand and use library and learning resources andsupport services. • Hold a conversation about an everyday topic in English soas to understand and make themselves understood. • Demonstrate English reading skills in identifying main ideasand supporting details. • Write sentences using various English verb tenses ofincreasing complexity from the simple present and presentcontinuous through the present perfect. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) COURSES ESL R048 ESL Speaking, Listening, 4 Units and Presentation Skills Hours: 4 lecture weekly Advisories: ESL R801A This course is intended for high-intermediate to advanced non- native English speakers who are able to hold a conversation in English. The course helps ESL students communicate more effectively in academic, professional, and social settings, and to adequately document oral presentations. Students will also develop listening, note-taking, and speaking skills, and strategies for success in the college environment. The course provides review of grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ESL R065 ESL Reading and 4 Units Writing Skills Hours: 4 lecture weekly Advisories: Completion of OUHSD Adult Education ESL Level 4 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process This course provides intermediate level ESL students instruction in basic academic reading and writing skills. Topics include understanding main idea and supporting details, comprehension, vocabulary development, grammar review and sentence writing skills. Topics also include study skills, basic use of library resources and the college’s learning management system. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ESL R075 Reading Fundamentals 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: Completion of OUHSD Adult Education ESL Level 5 or 6 or ESL R065 or ESL R054 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process This course is designed for native English speakers and high intermediate English-as-a-second language students as preparation for content-area reading and study skills. This course will introduce literal and inferential comprehension and critical thinking, vocabulary development, study-reading techniques, patterns of organization, library orientation, and navigation of college’s learning management system. (Same as ENGL R075.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/ No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ESL R077 Writing Fundamentals 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ESL R065 or completion of OUHSD Adult Education ESL Level 4 or 5 or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process This course is designed primarily to instruct the low-advanced ESL learner or the native speaker desiring instruction in the forms and usage of compound and complex sentences and other grammar points focusing on grammar applied to writing, reading, speaking and listening. (Same as ENGL R077.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ESL R085 Academic Reading 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisite: ESL R075 (ENGL R075) ) or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process This course is designed to prepare students for college-level reading focusing on active reading techniques, critical reading skills, reading comprehension, study skills and vocabulary development. (Same as ENGL R085.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ESL R087 Basic Composition 5 Units Hours: 5 lecture weekly Prerequisite: ESL R077 (ENGL R077) or placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process In this course, students develop sentence skills by writing, analyzing, and rewriting sentence exercises and paragraphs. The course includes the study of paragraph structure and various patterns of development. At the end of the semester, students will be prepared to begin writing short essays. (Same as ENGL R087.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Not Degree Applicable. Transfer credit: none ESL R095 College Reading Across 3 Units the Curriculum Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ESL R085 (ENGL R085) or reading ability commensurate with high school level This course emphasizes college-level reading materials across the curriculum with training in reading for major details, main ideas, drawing inferences, and conclusions; considering the nature of evidence and knowledge; and interpreting author’s tone and purpose. The course includes advanced vocabulary training, rapid reading techniques with improved comprehension. Formal evaluation is used to individualize instruction. Other activities include a mini research project with instruction in documentation and study skills practice. This course is degree applicable. (Same as ENGL R095.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none ESL R098 . Hours: Short Courses in ESL .5 - 3 Units .5 - 3 lecture, 1.5 - 9 lab weekly This class offers courses in specialized topics designed to inform or update interested people in various disciplines within the field of English as a second language. The unit credit is determined by length and format of course. Field trips may be required. The course is not applicable for degree credit. Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Degree Applicability Varies by Topic. Transfer credit: none ESL R108 ESL Academic Oral 3 Units Communication Hours: 3 lecture, 1 lab weekly Advisories: ESL R048 This course is designed to help advanced non-native speakers of English communicate well in academic, professional, and social settings through practice in basic principles of oral communication (with an emphasis on most effective use of voice and body). Students will engage in group discussion, public speeches, and oral reading. (Same as COMM R100.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU ENTREPRENEURSHIP See the BUSINESS section on page 143 for awards and courses in Entrepreneurship. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Environmental Science integrates topics from biological sciences, physical sciences, geosciences, and public policy to understand the working of the earth’s ecosystems and the impact of humans within those systems. Environmental Scientists apply scientific knowledge to understand complex environmental problems that impact the quality of life and develop solutions to protect, preserve, and sustain the natural environment. The Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer degree (AS-T in Environmental Science) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Science and Resource Management, Environmental Studies, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AS-T in Environmental Science within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. The AS-T in Environmental Science may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system. For transfer to the UC system, students may want to consider the AS in Coastal Environmental Studies instead. For more information, contact: Jim Danza (805) 678-5209 jdanza@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE To earn an AS-T in Environmental Science, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. . b. A minimum of 36 semester units in the Environmental Science major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AS-T in Environmental Science Studies will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Select either Option 1 or Option 2 Option 1 (15 units) Units BIOL R120 Principles of Biology I 4 BIOL R120L Principles of Biology I Lab: Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology 1 BIOL R122 Principles of Biology II 4 BIOL R122L Principles of Biology II Lab 1 CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 Option 2 (15 units) Units BIOL R120 Principles of Biology I 4 BIOL R120L Principles of Biology I Lab: Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology 1 CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 List A Select Geology and the appropriate statistics and calculus course for the intended transfer institution (14-18 units) GEOL R101 Physical Geology 3 GEOL R101L Physical Geology Lab 1 Choose one Statistics course and one Calculus course from the following (7-9 units): MATH R105 Introductory Statistics 4 MATH R105H Honors: Introductory Statistics 4 PSY R103 Beginning Statistics for Behavioral Science 3 Choose one Calculus course (4-5 units): MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 MATH R106 Business Calculus 4 List B Select ECON and the appropriate physics series for the intended transfer institution (13 units) ECON 102 Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 and Physics Series 1 (10 units) PHYS R131 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 5 PHYS R132 Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 5 or Physics Series 2 (10 units) PHYS R101 College Physics 1 4 PHYS R101L College Physics 1 Laboratory 1 PHYS R102 College Physics 2 4 PHYS R102L College Physics 2 Laboratory 1 Total Required Major Units 36-41 Note: Students are strongly encouraged to take ESRM R100 Introduction to Environmental Science as one of their free electives. This course provides an introduction to this major and field of study and though not required for the AS-T, it is required in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors at some UCs and CSUs, including, but not limited to, UCSB, CSUCI, SDSU, and Humboldt State. Students who transfer without ESRM R100 to a university that requires it will have to complete the course at the university after transfer. This may delay students from taking some upper division courses for which ESRM R100 is a prerequisite. General Education requirements: The AS-T requires students to complete the IGETC for STEM pattern of general education because an AS-T cannot require more than 60 units. Students may transfer up to 70 units to the CSU or UC. Total Required Major Units 36-41 IGETC for STEM 31 Double-Counted Units -(13) Free electives required (ESRM R100 recommended) 1-6 Total required units for AS-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the AS-T in Environmental Science students will be able to: • Use the scientific method and an understanding of ecological principles to critically analyze information on the ways human activities affect the environment. • Analyze the inherent environmental, social, and economic outcomes of living sustainably on current and future generations. • Demonstrate proper use of a variety of field and/or laboratory techniques used in fields of environmental studies. • Understand and communicate complex relationships between natural and human systems. • Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of societal and political organizations in environmental policy-making, regulation, compliance, and enforcement. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES ESRM R100 Introduction to 3 Units Environmental Science Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H C-ID: ENVS 100 This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interactions between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and non-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A1 CSU GE-Breadth: B2 IGETC: 5B ESRM R100L Introduction to 1 Unit Environmental Science Laboratory Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: ESRM R100 or concurrent enrollment Explores environmental processes associated with society including energy production, waste management, and soil and water quality. The laboratory class is focused on using environmental sampling, monitoring and assessment devices, and equipment and analytical tools to detect and quantify environmental contaminants in air, water and soil, as well as to assess the overall quality of those basic environmental resources. This course emphasizes the scientific method, data collection, and the completion of a research-based oral presentation. Field trips will be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU OC GE: none CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: pending ESRM R160 Introduction to Research 4 Units in Natural Resource Management Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: ESRM R100 Advisories: BIOL R100 and BIOL R100L or BIOL R101 or BIOL R100H and BIOL R100L or CHEM R104 or GEOG R101 and GEOG R101L or GEOL R101 and GEOL R101L or GEOL R103 and GEOL R103L or MST R100 and MST R100L or MST R103 and MST R103L or PHYS R101and PHYS R101L or PHYS R121 Topics in the course will focus on natural resource management. Laboratory will introduce the scientific process for sampling, assessment, restoration research, and monitoring. Students will be required to collect and manage data, write progress reports on team projects and a create a final report in scientific format. Final reports will be presented in poster, oral presentation, or publication at a research symposium. (Same as MST R160.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B2, B3 IGETC: 5B, 5C FILM, TELEVISION AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA The Film, Television, and Electronic Media program offers comprehensive hands-on training in video and television studio production. Students may earn a two-year Associate in Science for Transfer Degree, an Associate in Science Degree, or a Certificate of Achievement. Located in modern facilities, the courses have professional audio and camera equipment packages for student use, as well as a three-camera television studio, and a MAC computer lab. Private editing suites are also available for audio and video post-production editing. The courses include experiences in directing, sound production, screenwriting, digital media production, digital video editing, and digital audio post-production. Students initially take a basic studio production course, an audio course, and a history of film course. In the following semesters, students can take studio production, motion picture production, and screenwriting. All students are required to produce various digital video short films throughout their study. For more information, contact: Anitra N. Lawson (805) 678-5268 alawson@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER FILM, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer (FTVE AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. To earn an AS-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Film, Television and Electronic Media major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residency at the college granting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Film, Television and Electronic Media AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (6 units) Units FTVE R100 Introduction to Electronic Media 3 FTVE R110 Introduction to Media Writing 3 List A Select one audio and one video production course (6 units): FTVE R120 Beginning Audio Production 3 and FTVE R130 Beginning Single Camera Production 3 or FTVE R135 Beginning TV Studio Production 3 List B Select one of the following courses (3 units): Any course from List A not already selected above FTVE R150 Beginning Motion Picture Production 3 or FTVE R107 History of Film 3 List C Select one of the following courses (3 units): Any course from List A or List B not already selected above or FTVE R106 Beginning Digital Editing 3 FTVE R108A Acting for TV and Film I 3 FTVE R155 Advanced Studio Production 3 FTVE R160 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 FTVE R175 Introduction to Digital Art 3 Total Required Major Units 18 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units -(0-6) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 5-9 Total Units required for the AS-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Film, Television, and Electronic Media program students will be able to: • Apply Rule of Thirds in framing for On-Camera Interviews(OCIs). • Demonstrate basic microphone set-up and field mixingoperation. • Analyze video production goals to develop an aestheticallyappropriate lighting plan. • Operate a studio camera and perform basic moves such as pan, tilt, zoom in and out, and dolly in and out. • Monitor and calibrate video and audio signal levels usingappropriate metering devices. • Edit a basic video production, using nonlinear editingsoftware. • Analyze and understand film and media in relation toaesthetics, genre, and film language in critical essays andwriting assignments. • Differentiate global filmmakers, film styles, and filmindustries in international film history through criticalthinking and writing assignments. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE FILM, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA The Associate of Science Degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media offers students hands-on experience in directing, lighting, video/audio production, and electronic media arts. The degree is geared for those who are interested in obtaining employable skills in the Film and Television Industry. Required Core Courses (3 units) Units FTVE R106 Beginning Digital Editing 3 FTVE R110 Introduction to Media Writing 3 FTVE R120 Beginning Audio Production 3 FTVE R130 Beginning Single Camera Production 3 FTVE R135 Beginning TV Studio Production 3 FTVE R160 (ART R160) Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Total Required Major Units 18 Additional units/requirements to complete the A.S. Degree Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units -(3) Degree-Applicable Electives (needed to reach 60 units) 16 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 60 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Film, Television, and Electronic Media program students will be able to: • Critically discuss artistic and technical choices using industry terminology. • Assemble creative teams to originate commercials, musicvideos, or shorts. • Effectively communicate information and stories to a targetaudience, applying a general knowledge of visual storytelling and specific technical skills from their area of specialization. • Critically discuss artistic and technical choices using industry terminology. • Demonstrate proficiency in post-production technology andtechniques. • Conceive and script a short film that demonstratescompelling story and character development. • Design and execute creative lighting schemes and choicesthat serve the story using 3-point, 4 point, and 5 pointlighting. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FILM, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION The Certificate of Achievement in Film, Television, and Electronic Media Production offers students hands-on experience in directing, lighting, video/audio production, and electronic media arts. The certificate is geared for those who are interested in obtaining employable skills in a short timeframe. The Certificate of Achievement may be completed in one year and serves as a professional development opportunity. Courses may be applied towards a degree, if students wish to pursue a degree in FTVE. Required Core Courses (3 units) Units FTVE R106 Beginning Digital Editing 3 FTVE R120 Beginning Audio Production 3 FTVE R130 Beginning Single Camera Production 3 FTVE R135 Beginning TV Studio Production 3 FTVE R150 Beginning Motion Picture Production 3 FTVE R160 (ART R160) Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Total Required Major Units 18 To complete the Certificate of Achievement, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information.. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Film, Television, and Electronic Media Production certificate program students will be able to: • Critically discuss artistic and technical choices using industry terminology. • Assemble creative teams to originate commercials, musicvideos, or shorts. • Effectively communicate information and stories to a targetaudience, applying a general knowledge of visual storytelling and specific technical skills from their area of specialization. • Critically discuss artistic and technical choices using industry terminology. • Demonstrate proficiency in post-production technology andtechniques. • Conceive and script a short film that demonstratescompelling story and character development. • Design and execute creative lighting schemes and choicesthat serve the story using 3-point, 4 point, and 5 pointlighting. FILM, TELEVISION AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA COURSES FTVE R100 Introduction to 3 Units Electronic Media Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: FTVE 100 (in progress) This course introduces the history, structure, function, economics, content and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media, including traditional and mature formats. The social, political, regulatory, ethical and occupational impact of the electronic media are also studied. Topics covered include technological development, programming; ratings; social, legal and economic aspects of broadcasting in America; and cross-cultural, international comparisons. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, C2 CSU GE-Breadth: D7 IGETC: none FTVE R106 Beginning Digital Editing 3 Units Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly In this course, students develop and improve their digital editing skills using nonlinear editing software. Students will explore film/video editing theory and apply various editing styles to video footage from multiple sources. Students will gain understanding of the impact that editing has on audience response. Critical analysis of the editing process, editing complex scenes and creating visual effects will be part of the curriculum. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC FTVE R107 History of Film 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course explores both U.S. and international motion pictures from 1895 to present day. Students examine historical developments and innovations in film as an art form and as a distinctive medium of communication. Screenings of important films, discussions of these films and their directors, and the critical reactions of the students are the major focus of class activities. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: C1 IGETC: 3A FTVE R108 Acting for TV and Film 3 Units Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Students will acquire skills through fundamental performance techniques and on-camera exercises, including relaxation, concentration, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, character tasks, and text analysis, as well as monologue work. The goal of this course is to liberate the imagination and focus on how to deliver a cohesive performance without feeling self- conscious. Students are recorded on-camera during several sessions, culminating in a final taped performance. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC FTVE R110 Introduction to 3 Units Media Writing Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: FTVE 110 (in progress) This is an introductory course that trains students to write for film and electronic media and to prepare scripts in proper formats. Students learn to plan and develop scripts utilizing professional standards and methods. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C2 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none FTVE R115 Introduction to Podcasting 3 Units and Digital Storytelling Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly This course is an introduction to all aspects of digital storytelling and podcasting. Students will produce content in the form of podcasts in formats such as talk shows, newscasts, and documentaries. Basic writing, diction, and audio editing techniques for broadcast and digital media will be covered. Ethical and legal aspects of broadcast communication and journalism are also covered. An emphasis will be placed on producing content for the public, including markup languages for submitting and hosting podcasts. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU FTVE R120 Beginning Audio 3 Units Production Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly C-ID: FTVE 120 This course introduces the theoretical and practical fundamentals of audio production, technology, and terminology. This includes exercises using available equipment, an introduction to the lexicon of audio production, and an understanding of the selection and use of audio tools/software that support, radio, television, video, film, and multimedia production. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC FTVE R130 Beginning Single 3 Units Camera Production Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly C-ID: FTVE 130 The course provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and operation of single camera video production, including composition and editing techniques, camera operation, portable lighting, video recorder operation, audio control and basic editing. This course focuses on the aesthetics and fundamentals of scripting, producing and directing on location, post-production, and exhibition/distribution. This course gives students skills needed for directing and editing digital video projects utilizing single camera production. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none FTVE R135 Beginning TV 3 Units Studio Production Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly C-ID: FTVE 135 (in progress) This course introduces theory, terminology and operation of a multi-camera television studio and control room. Topics include studio signal flow, directing, theory and operation of camera and audio equipment, switcher operation, fundamentals of lighting, graphics, video control and video recording and real-time video production. Through a series of practica, it provides hands-on instruction in pre-production, production, and post-production. Content development for live television is emphasized using a three camera studio format. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none FTVE R150 Beginning Motion 3 Units Picture Production Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly C-ID: FTVE 150 This course provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and process of motion picture production for film and television. Topics include basic cinematography including the operation, function and creative uses of production and post- production equipment, scriptwriting, camera operation, shot composition, lighting, sound recording and mixing, and editing. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC FTVE R155 Advanced Studio 3 Units Production Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Advisories: FTVE R135 This is an advanced course in live studio production. Students will continue to develop their production skills while creating videos in a variety of forms. Through a series of practica, students continue to refine their aesthetic vision and technical skills in pre-production, production and post-production. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: C1 CSU GE-Breadth: none IGETC: none FTVE R160 Introduction to 3 Units Digital Photography Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly The history, theory and aesthetics of digital photography will be explored in this course. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital photography with an emphasis on processes, principles and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography. (Same as ART R160.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC FTVE R175 Introduction to 3 Units Digital Art Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab weekly This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts, practices, and theories of digital art production. Topics include integration of traditional design, color, and compositional principles with contemporary digital tools. Understanding of the underlying logic of computer software will be taught with an emphasis on the role of the computer in all forms of modern art-making. Students will learn how to use the computer as a tool effectively while developing their own method of creating digital artwork. Cross-platform issues will be addressed, as well as file preparation for various output media. (Same as ART R175.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC FTVE R198 Short Courses in 1 - 3 Units Digital Video Hours: 3 - 9 lab weekly Courses and/or workshops in selected areas of video production are developed to meet specific needs of the college community as requested or required. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU FIRE TECHNOLOGY The Oxnard College Fire Technology Program educates career, volunteer, and industrial fire protection and emergency services students throughout our communities to deal effectively with the social, economic, and technical aspects of fire and emergency response. The Program will enhance their professionalism and capabilities to protect California from the devastation of fire, environmental, natural, and man-made emergencies by providing state of the art education, training, resources, certification and leadership. Students will be prepared to enter the field of fire technology as a firefighter. Firefighters are required to carry out emergency duties such as fire suppression, rescue, medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, and other duties as assigned. Non-emergency duties include fire prevention, public education, training, station and equipment maintenance, and other related tasks. The Fire Technology Department will provide students with foundational course requirements for certificate programs, two-year degrees and transfers to four-year schools. The Department also maintains a Fire Academy Program, allowing students to earn eligibility for a California State Fire Marshal Firefighter I Certificate, a condition of employment for many fire agencies. For more information, contact: Gail Warner (805) 678-5026 gwarner@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FIRE TECHNOLOGY This program prepares students to enter the field of fire technology as a firefighter. Firefighters are required to carry out emergency duties such as fire suppression, rescue, first aid, hazardous materials and related incidents. Non-emergency duties include prevention, training, station maintenance and other related tasks. Required Core Courses (32 units) Units FT R151 Fire Protection Organizations 3 FT R152 Fire Prevention Technology 3 FT R154 Fire Behavior and Principles of Combustion 3 FT R155 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems 3 FT R158 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services: Safety and Survival 3 FT R160 Fire Tactics and Strategies 3 FT R161 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 FT R167 Fire Apparatus and Equipment 3 EMT R169 Emergency Medical Technician 8 Complete a minimum of one course from the following: FT R157 Wildland Fire Control 3 FT R170 Firefighter I Academy 19 FT R180 Wildland Fire Academy 7.5 Total Required Major Units 35-51 General Education: This A.S. degree requires completion of the Oxnard College General Education Pattern. Total Required Major Units 35-51 Oxnard College General Education Pattern 29 Double-Counted Units 0 Free Electives Required 0 Total Units required for the A.S. Degree 64-80 To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog (page 50). To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Fire Technology program students will be able to: • Appropriately manage patient care relating to illness andinjury, in the pre-hospital setting. • Compare various types of fire protection systems andexplain each system’s role in the fire service. • Identify apparatus, equipment and tools essential forsuccessful fire department operations. • Identify the roles and responsibilities of the fire service. • Describe the importance of fire prevention and how itrelates to the community, public education and the fireservice. • Recognize factors on the fire ground that jeopardize thesafety of firefighters. • Relate the building construction type to its anticipated firebehavior in emergency situations. • Recognize the characteristics of fire behavior and relatehow the external influences of weather and chemicalsaffect it. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FIREFIGHTER I ACADEMY This program includes the Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy (OCRFA) – FT R170, and its two prerequisite courses, EMT R169 – Emergency Medical Technician and FT R151 –Fire Protection Organizations. The OCRFA provides theskills and knowledge needed for the entry level firefighter, career or volunteer, to perform duties safely, effectively, andcompetently. The seven overarching themes of the CaliforniaState Fire Fighter I curriculum are: general knowledge germane to the profession, fire department communications, fireground operations, rescue operations, preparedness and maintenance, wildland suppression activities, and hazardous materials/ WMD. All exams require an 80% passing grade for all academic and manipulative tests per State Fire Marshal requirements. Students are expected to obtain all required uniforms andsafety equipment. State certification costs are the responsibility of the student. Field trips are required. Admission to the OCRFA is open to all eligible students and very competitive. A point rating system is used during the cadet selection process. Explanations regarding this process can be accessed from the “Apply to the Academy” link found on the Oxnard College Fire Academy home page. Prerequisites to apply consist of a valid NREMT or California EMT Certification, successful completion of FT R151 – Introduction to Fire Protection Organizations, a Medical Clearance, and a Lung Function (Spirometry) Test. Academy applications are comprehensive and will only be accepted if complete. For more information, contact: Tamara Crudo (805) 678-5073 tamara_crudo@vcccd.edu Required Core Courses Units FT R170 Firefighter I Academy 19 FT R151 Fire Protection Organizations 3 EMT R169 Emergency Medical Technician 8 Total Required Units for the Certificate 30 To complete the CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Education Pathways - Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information. Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Firefighter I Academy program students will be able to: • Define and identify the organizational structure, culture, and expectations of entry level firefighting personnel. • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively througha variety of methods. • Demonstrate the knowledge and use of firefightingequipment specific to the given task. • Demonstrate the knowledge of tactics and strategies, and incident command through the selection andimplementation of firefighting methods. • Recognize and assess firefighter hazards inherent to theprofession. • Appropriately manage patient care relating to illness andinjury in the pre-hospital setting. • Identify the roles and responsibilities of the fire service. • Recognize the characteristics of fire behavior. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) WILDLAND FIRE ACADEMY This course provides the entry level student with the fire behavior knowledge and firefighting skills relevant to basic incident command, wildland firefighting positions, basic crew configurations, firefighter safety in wildland environments, tool, equipment and fundamental water handling and fire suppression and tactics. Required Core Course Units FT R180 Wildland Fire Academy 7.5 Total Required Units for the Award 7.5 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Proficiency Award in Wildland Fire Academy students will be able to: • Define and identify the organizational structure, culture, and expectations of entry level firefighting personnel. • Demonstrate the knowledge and use of firefightingequipment specific to the given task. • Recognize and assess firefighter hazards inherent to theprofession. PROFICIENCY AWARD (AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT) USLA LIFEGUARD ACADEMY I This proficiency award recognizes the completion of the Oxnard College Lifeguard Academy I, a 90-hour introductory level course for aspiring emergency responders interested in career opportunities as Open Water Aquatic Rescuers either within lifeguard agencies or the fire service. This rigorous academy includes lecture and hands-on training in the ocean environment and follows the United States Lifesaving Association required course curriculum for Aquatic Rescue Response Teams and Open Water Lifeguard Certification. The course will include training in marine weather, aquatic hazards, communications, lifesaving rescue techniques, specialized equipment use, night rescues, medical aid, lifesaving history and aquatic agency career paths. To successfully complete the academy students must be athletically fit with strong swimming skills. Required Core Course Units FT R090 USLA Lifeguard Academy I 3 Total Required Units for the Award 3 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Proficiency Award in USLA Lifeguard Academy I students will be able to: • Complete the USLA swim test of 500 meters in less than 10 minutes. • Perform open water rescue. • Recognize and execute hand signals used during ocean rescues. FIRE TECHNOLOGY COURSES FT R090 USLA Lifeguard Academy I 3 Units Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly Limitations: Valid CPR card (BLS) Healthcare provider, Swim Test Completion 500 yards within 12 minutes, and an Advanced First Aid card The Oxnard College Lifeguard Academy is a 90 hour introductory level course for aspiring emergency responders interested in career opportunities as Aquatic Rescuers either within lifeguard agencies or the fire service. This rigorous academy includes lecture and hands on training in the ocean environment and follows the United States Lifesaving Association required course curriculum for Aquatic Rescue Response Teams and Open Water Lifeguard Certification. The course will include training in marine weather, aquatic hazards, communications, lifesaving rescue techniques, specialized equipment use, night rescues, medical aid, lifesaving history and aquatic agency career paths. To successfully complete the academy, students must be athletically fit with strong swimming skills. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none FT R098 Short Courses in 1 - 10 Units Fire Technology Hours: 1 - 10 lecture weekly Specialized workshops designed to update firefighting personnel as required for in-service training requirements in specific subject matter areas. Unit credit determined by length of instruction of the workshop as defined by current credit standards; total workshop credit limited to 10 units. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: none * Required courses are marked with an asterisk (*) below for the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, or CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT in Fire Technology. However, FT R151 is not required for those employed in the Fire Service, although the 30-unit college requirement must be met. FT R151* Fire Protection 3 Units Organizations Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course provides an introduction to fire protection and career opportunities in fire protection and related fields. Students will examine the philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; the organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; and the laws and regulations affecting the fire service. Fire service nomenclature, specific fire protection functions, basic fire chemistry and physics, an introduction to fire protection systems and fire strategy and tactics will also be covered. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU FT R152* Fire Prevention 3 Units Technology Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 This course provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention and the organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau. Students will examine the use of codes, the identification and correction of fire hazards, the components of detection and suppression systems, and the relationship of fire prevention with fire safety education. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU FT R154* Fire Behavior and 3 Units Principles of Combustion Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 This course covers the theory of how fires start, spread and are controlled; the fundamentals of fire behavior in an open and closed environment; an in-depth study of fire chemistry and physics; burn characteristics of materials; and techniques for controlling fires through the use of a variety of proven and newly developed extinguishing agents. Transfer credit: CSU FT R155* Fire Protection Equipment 3 Units and Systems Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 C-ID: FIRE 120X This course provides information relating the features of design and operation of fire detection, fire suppression and fire alarm systems, including heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Transfer credit: CSU FT R157 Wildland Fire Control 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 This course is designed to provide the employed Firefighter or Fire Technology major with a fundamental knowledge of the factors affecting wildland fire behavior, fire prevention, and fire suppression techniques. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU FT R158* Principles of Fire and 3 Units Emergency Services; Safety and Survival Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations. The course curriculum is to be guided by NFPA standards, such as National Fire Protection Association 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Programs. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU FT R160* Fire Tactics and 3 Units Strategies Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 This course introduces the student to the principles of fire control through utilization of fire fighters, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground and in the fire simulator room. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU FT R161* Building Construction 3 Units for Fire Protection Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 This course covers the fundamentals of building construction as they relate to fire protection. It focuses on classification by occupancy and types of construction, with emphasis on fire protection features, including building equipment, facilities, fire resistive materials and high-rise considerations. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations and operating at emergencies. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU FT R167* Fire Equipment and 3 Units Apparatus Hours: 3 lecture weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 This course will introduce the student to concepts related to fire service hand tools, fuel powered equipment, electric powered equipment and hydraulic powered equipment. Maintenance, safety and uses of this equipment will be covered in detail. Identification and typing of pumping apparatus and aerial ladder apparatus will be presented. Transfer credit: CSU FT R170 Firefighter I Academy 19 Units Hours: 10 lecture, 27 lab weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 and EMT R169 Advisories: FT R154 and FT R161 and FT R167 The Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy (OCRFA) provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry level firefighter, career or volunteer, to perform duties safely, effectively, and competently. The seven overarching themes of the California State Fire Fighter I curriculum are: General knowledge germane to the profession, fire department communications, fireground operations, rescue operations, preparedness and maintenance, wildland suppression activities, and hazardous materials/WMD. All exams require an 80% passing grade for all academic and manipulative tests per State Fire Marshal requirements. Students are expected to obtain all required uniforms and safety equipment. State certification costs are the responsibility of the student. Field trips are required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU Note: FT 170 Firefighter I Academy The Oxnard College Regional Fire Academy, OCRFA, is an Accredited Regional Training Program, ARTP, as identified by California State Fire Training. The Academy was officially re-accredited in January 2015, with the Firefighter 2013 curriculum serving as the primary source of instructional material. The Fire Academy offers 18 units, meeting 512 hours over 64 instructional periods, 0700-1700. FT R170 units are degree applicable. Strenuous physical fitness is a daily activity. Admission to the Fire Academy is open to all eligible students and is very competitive. A point rating system is used during the cadet selection process. Explanations regarding this process can be accessed from the “Apply to the Academy” link found on the Oxnard College Fire Academy home page. Prerequisites to apply consist of a valid NREMT or California EMT Certification, successful completion of FT R151 Introduction to Fire Protection Organizations, a Medical Clearance, and a Lung Function (Spirometry) Test. Academy applications are comprehensive and will only be accepted if complete. FT R180 Wildland Fire Academy 7.5 Units Hours: 5 lecture, 7.5 lab weekly Prerequisites: FT R151 and EMT R079 This course provides the entry level student with the fire behavior knowledge and firefighting skills relevant to basic incident command, wildland firefighting positions, basic crew configurations, firefighter safety in wildland environments, tool, equipment and fundamental water handling, and wildland suppression strategy and tactics. Portable pumps and chainsaws are studied at length, as well as basic tools for land navigation. Leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team building and ethical decision making is integrated throughout the course. Students are expected to obtain all required uniforms and safety equipment. State certification costs are the responsibility of the student. Medical clearance is required. Field trips are required. Transfer credit: CSU NOTE: FT R180 Wildland Fire Academy The Oxnard College Wildland Fire Academy follows the California State Fire Training (SFT) and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requirements. Admission to the Wildland Fire Academy is open to all eligible students. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS For more information, contact: Jim Danza (805) 678-5209 jdanza@vcccd.edu GIS COURSE GIS R106 Introduction to 3 Units Geographic Information Systems and Techniques Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly C-ID: GEOG 155 This course introduces students to computer-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and its applications to spatial data management as a tool to understand the world by describing and explaining the human relationship to the physical environment. Topics include assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Hands- on exposure to spatial analysis and modeling with GIS through the use of computers is provided during the laboratory. (Same as GEOG R106.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC GEOGRAPHY Geography is an integrative discipline that brings together the physical and human dimensions of the world in the study of people, places and environment. As a spatial study, its subject matter is Earth’s surface and the processes that shape it, the relationships between people and environments, and the connections between people and places. That knowledge, in turn, provides a basis for humans to cooperate in the best interests of our planet. Geography provides students with skills for the workplace and skills for civic decision-making. Events around the world affect jobs and business at home. By learning geography, thoroughly, students come to understand the connections and relationships among themselves and people, places, and environments across the world. Geography is concerned with understanding the spatial dimension of human experience (space and place). For more information, contact: Jim Danza (805) 678-5209 jdanza@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER GEOGRAPHY The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer (Geography AA- T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AA-T in Geography, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Geography major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residency at the college granting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Geography AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (7 units) Units GEOG R101 Elements of Physical Geography 3 GEOG R101L Physical Geography Lab 1 GEOG R105 Introduction to Human Geography 3 List A Select 6 units from the following: GEOG R102 World Regional Geography 3 GEOG R103 Introduction to Weather and Climate 3 GEOG R104 Geography of California 3 List B Select 6 units from the following: ANTH R102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 or ANTH R102H Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 BIOL R101 General Biology 3 GEOL R101 Physical Geology 3 Any course not selected above from List A 3 Total Required Major Units 19 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units - (10-16) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 12-20 Total Units required for the AA-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Geography program students will be able to: • Interpret Earth’s dynamic physical processes and identify their spatial distribution as they relate to the biodiversity and productivity of ecosystems. • Identify and critically analyze patterns of human- environment interactions, including perception and use of natural resources. • Apply geospatial technologies to the analysis of maps, graphs and spatial data sets. • Display written competency in the description and analysis of geographic subject matter. • Acquire knowledge and skills sufficient to allow one to pursue advanced study in geography or find employment in a geography-related field. • Demonstrate familiarity with the application of geography in everyday life. GEOGRAPHY COURSES GEOG R101 Elements of Physical 3 Units Geography Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID’s: GEOG 110 & GEOG 115 (GEOG R101 + GEOG R101L) This course is an introduction to physical geography as a spatial study which investigates the “human/environment” interaction process incorporating the elements of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Global environmental issues will also be reviewed. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1 IGETC: 5A GEOG R101L Physical 1 Unit Geography Lab Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: GEOG R101 or concurrent enrollment C-ID: GEOG 111 & GEOG 115 (GEOG R101 + GEOG R101L) This laboratory is designed to accompany GEOG R101. It introduces the global physical world, its dynamics and spatial relationships. This lab features observation, measurement and analysis of basic principles and concepts pertaining to Earth’s physical systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C GEOG R102 World Regional 3 Units Geography Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GEOG 125 This course introduces the regional approach to the study of human geography and the world’s major culture realms. Interpreting the cultural landscape employs the essential concepts in a geographic survey of the world in spatial terms, places and regions, the physical environment, and society and environment interactions. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D5 IGETC: 4E GEOG R103 Introduction to 3 Units Weather and Climate Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GEOG 130 An introduction to the Earth’s atmosphere, the methods employed in analyzing and understanding weather phenomena are investigated in this course. Global changes in climate patterns, human modification, and impact of weather systems are also examined. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1 IGETC: 5A GEOG R104 Geography of California 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GEOG 140 This course examines the physical and cultural environments of California’s diverse landscapes, including landforms, climate, natural vegetation, natural resources, economic activities and historical settlement in the Golden State. Special emphasis is given to the human landscape of Southern California. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D5 IGETC: 4E GEOG R105 Introduction to 3 Units Human Geography Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GEOG 120 This course introduces the topical approach to the study of human geography, the characteristics of culture groups, and the distribution and migration of human populations on Earth’s surface. Special attention will be given to sustainability and its role in the social construction of spaces and places through the diffusion of religions, languages, food production, geopolitical conflicts and human-environmental interactions. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2 CSU GE-Breadth: D5 IGETC: 4E GEOG R106 Introduction to 3 Units Geographic Information Systems and Techniques Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab weekly C-ID: GEOG 155 This course introduces students to computer-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and its applications to spatial data management as a tool to understand the world by describing and explaining the human relationship to the physical environment. Topics include assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Hands- on exposure to spatial analysis and modeling with GIS through the use of computers is provided during the laboratory. (Same as GIS R106.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC GEOG R198 Short Courses in 1 - 4 Units Geography Hours: 1 - 4 lecture, 3 - 12 lab weekly Short Courses in Geography allows for creative ways to meet identified needs of the college and community which are not met by existing course offerings. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU GEOG R199 Directed Studies in 1 - 3 Units Geographic Topics Hours: 3 - 9 lab weekly Prerequisites: GEOG R101 and GEOG R101L This course is designed to prepare students with existing background knowledge of geographic systems for further studies in Geography. Students will have the opportunity to conduct a research project on a geographic related topic. Project findings will be presented in scientific poster format, video, protocol or research publication. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU GEOLOGY Geology is an exciting and challenging major for students with broad scientific interests and a love for natural systems, our environment, and our planet’s history. Geology is a multi- disciplinary science that applies chemistry, biology, physics, oceanography, mathematics, and engineering to the natural world around us. The rich variety of its fields of study includes oceanography, paleontology, geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry, engineering geology, environmental geology and more. Geology majors apply their skills and knowledge to solve complex problems related to human interaction with natural systems, hazards and resources, and to communicate these solutions and options to the public. For more information, contact: Thomas O’Neil (805) 678-5076 toneil@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER GEOLOGY The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer degree (AS-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system and will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not necessarily be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. The AS-T degree also prepares students for transfer to a UC campus in Geology, though additional coursework may be required. To earn an AS-T in Geology, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Geology major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Geology AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses Units GEOL R101 Physical Geology 3 and GEOG R101L Physical Geology Lab 1 GEOL R114 Historical Geology 3 and GEOL R114L Historical Geology Lab 1 CHEM R120 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM R122 General Chemistry II 5 MATH R120 Calculus with Analytic Geometry 5 MATH R121 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 Total Required Major Units 28 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units -(7) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 1 Total Units required for the AS-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Geology program students will be able to: • Apply the scientific method to solve earth science problemssuch as determining the age of the Earth or determiningthe origin of the oceans. • Acquire knowledge and skills sufficient to allow one topursue advanced study in earth science or find employmentin earth science related fields. • Apply general math skills such as unit conversion, ratiosand percentages to solving simple rate problems; evaluate data, produce and interpret tables and graphs; apply themetric system of measurement. • Demonstrate scientific literacy by defining and explainingthe major steps in the scientific method of investigation, specifically, the difference between empirical data, interpretation, testable hypothesis, theory, paradigm, speculation, and pseudo-science. • Display written competency in the description and analysis of earth science subject matter. • Identify, research, evaluate and integrate scholarly literature within the discipline. • List and categorize common natural resources and explain their origin, spatial distribution, appropriate exploration methods, and the resulting products, wastes, and contaminants. • List, explain, and evaluate global and local earth science hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and seismic sea waves. • Recognize applications of earth science in everyday life. GEOLOGY COURSES GEOL R101 Physical Geology 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GEOL 100 This course is a survey of the Earth and the processes that shape it. The course offers an overview of earthquakes, volcanism, plate tectonics, mountain building, weathering, erosion, soil, origin of minerals and rocks, and water and energy resources. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1 IGETC: 5A GEOL R101L Physical Geology Lab 1 Unit Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisite: GEOL R101 or concurrent enrollment C-ID: GEOL 100L This course is the laboratory to accompany GEOL R101. Topics include identification and interpretation of geologic features, interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs, identification of rocks and minerals. Field trips will be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C GEOL R103 Introduction to 3 Units Oceanography Hours: 3 lecture weekly This course is a broad survey of the field of oceanography. Topics include geology and geography of the ocean basins and coastlines, plate tectonics, waves, currents, tides, properties of seawater, methods of oceanographic exploration, and an introduction to Marine Biology. (Same as MST R103.) Field trips may be required. Course is offered Pass/No Pass (P/NP) at student’s option. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1 IGETC: 5A GEOL R103L Introduction to 1 Unit Oceanography Lab Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: GEOL R103 (MST R103) or concurrent enrollment This course is the laboratory to accompany GEOL R103. Topics include introduction to ocean/atmosphere relationships, interpretation of bathymetric maps, applied methods of measurement, and descriptive analysis of the physical ocean, including beaches, ocean currents, waves, and water properties. (Same as MST R103L.) Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C GEOL R114 Historical Geology 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly Advisories: GEOL R101 C-ID: GEOL 110 This course is an introduction to the history of the earth and its evolution including the surface environments, atmosphere, oceans, and life. Relationships among rocks and fossils are studied to reconstruct the geological and biological evolution of the earth for the last four-and-one-half-billion years. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1 IGETC: 5A GEOL R114L Historical Geology 1 Unit Laboratory Hours: 3 lab weekly Prerequisites: GEOL R114 or concurrent enrollment C-ID: GEOL 110L This course provides hands-on experience identifying fossils, minerals, and rocks. The course introduces geologic time, relative age relations in rocks, construction of paleogeographic maps, interpretation of geologic maps and cross sections, and fossil evidence of evolutionary trends throughout geologic time. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B3 IGETC: 5C GEOL R121 Earth Science with Lab 4 Units Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab weekly C-ID: GEOL 121 This course is a broad introduction to the essentials of Earth Science designed for future educators including teaching techniques to engage students in science. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather, and climate. The laboratory component includes study of rocks, maps, scientific instruments, earthquakes, and local geologic features. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C GEOL R130 Environmental Geology 3 Units Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GEOL 130 Environmental Geology is an introduction to the geologic fundamentals of human impacts on the environment in a geologic context. This course emphasizes the Earth systems and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: A2 CSU GE-Breadth: B1 IGETC: 5A GEOL R178 Geological Marine 1 Unit Resource Management Hours: 3 lab weekly Corequisites: BIOL R170 (MST R170) Topics in marine geology are related to current resource management issues in this region. This course includes the study of requirements and applications of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to marine resource management. Field trips will be to natural areas where geological, biological, and oceanographic interactions can be observed. (Same as MST R178.) Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU GLOBAL STUDIES The Global Village has arrived! Global Studies is an exciting and dynamic interdisciplinary program that allows students to identify and understand the global and transnational forces that affect the everyday lives of people across the world. The Global Studies program combines courses from the Arts and Sciences, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology to examine contemporary issues in an increasingly globalized world. Through the development of critical thinking skills and the analysis of local and global processes, students are given the tools to both understand the global village and to shape it as they become the next generation of leaders in business, government, non- governmental and international organizations. Areas of inquiry include the tension between local and global cultures, conflict and security, philosophy, technology and new media, political and non-governmental movements, economics, development and the environment. For more information, contact: Dr. Gloria Guevara Dr. Arion Melidonis (805)678-5095 (805)678-5044 gguevara@vcccd.edu amelidonis@vcccd.edu ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER GLOBAL STUDIES The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer (Global Studies AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to adegreewithaguarantee.com and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See page 68 for more information. To earn an AA-T in Global Studies, students must: 1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semesterunits including both of the following: a. Certified completion of the Intersegmental GeneralEducation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE- Breadth) requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Global Studies major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog. 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in allCSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 isrequired for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses requiredin the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in theVentura County Community College District, a minimumof 12 units must be completed in residency at the collegegranting the degree. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Global Studies AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Required Core Courses (6 units) Units GLST R101 Introduction to Global Studies 3 GLST R102 Global Issues and Problems 3 List A - Culture and Society Select one course from the following (3 units): 3 3 ANTH R102 ANTH R102HHIST R160HIST R160H Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology World History IIHonors: World History II 3 List B - Geography Select one course from the following (3 units): GEOG R101 Elements of Physical Geography 3 GEOG R102 World Regional Geography 3 GEOG R105 Introduction to Human Geography 3 List C - Economics Select one course from the following (3 units): ECON R101 Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON R102 Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics 3 List D - Politics Select one course from the following (3 units): POLS R104 Introduction to International Relations 3 POLS R108 Comparative Politics 3 List E Select one course from the following (3 units): HIST R150 World History I 3 HIST R150H Honors: World History I 3 PHIL R103 Survey of World Religions: East 3 PHIL R104 Survey of World Religions: West 3 PHIL R115 Comparative World Religions 3 PHIL R115H Honors: Comparative World Religions 3 Total Required Major Units 21 CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39 Double-Counted Units - (9-15) Electives (CSU transferable units needed to reach 60) 9-17 Total Units required for the AA-T Degree 60 Program Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the Global Studies program students will be able to: • Adapt and apply a complex understanding of multiple world views, experiences, and power structures within the context of specific global problems. • Demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity and culturalrelativism. • Demonstrate an ability to analyze complex global issuesutilizing an interdisciplinary approach and from a varietyof perspectives while paying attention to power structures, inequality, and the relationship between local and globalforces. • Demonstrate a complex awareness and understanding ofglobal forces and processes including political, economicand cultural practices. GLOBAL STUDIES COURSES GLST R101 Introduction to 3 Units Global Studies Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GLST 101 This course provides students with an introduction to the study of globalization and the political, cultural, social, environmental and economic forces that shape the global village today. Through an interdisciplinary approach that utilizes anthropology, political science, sociology, geography, philosophy, economics and the arts and sciences, we explore the major themes in global studies with an emphasis on developing critical understandings of these processes and empowering students to be active participants in the global system. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC OC GE: B2, F CSU GE-Breadth: D1, D2, D5, D6, D7, D8 IGETC: 4A, 4B, 4E, 4F GLST R102 Global Issues 3 Units and Problems Hours: 3 lecture weekly C-ID: GLST 102 This course examines contemporary social, economic, political, cultural and environmental change in a global context. It introduces students to the origins, current status and future trends of transnational issues confronting the global community, explores the emergence of global economy, new systems of world order, transnational social movements, global governance, and collectiv