# Coalinga College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T19:51:39.120Z from a crawl of coalingacollege.edu. 355 records (5 programs · 350 courses · 0 resource pages). # Business - Retail Business Management Certificate of Achievement **Certificate** The Retail Business Management Certi­cate of Achievement provides an overview of the various disciplines in business such as management, marketing, accounting, and ­nance. ­e degree provides a training and education for those wishing to own or manage a retail business. ­e various elements involved in starting and operating a small business are covered. ## Courses - BUS 001A — is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by - BUS 018 — Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - BUS 020 — is a survey of business that provides a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems - BUS 028 — applies the principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and - BUS 032 — is designed to explore the elements involved in successfully operating a small business. e course is geared - BUS 035 — is designed to explore the various aspects of human resources management including the implementation of - BUS 055 — is an introductory course designed to present the basic knowledge of the theory and practice of bookkeeping - CIS 007 — Computer Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Source: https://coalingacollege.edu/coalinga/catalog/2026-2027/catalog.pdf --- # UCTP Chemistry AS-T (AS-UCT) Degree **Degree** The Associate in Science in Chemistry for UC Transfer (AS-UCT) Degree provides a lower-division science foundation for those interested in pursuing a chemistry major or related ­fields of study and is intended for students transferring into a baccalaureate degree program in Chemistry or a related ­field at the University of California system. ## Courses - CHEM 001A — General Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - CHEM 001B — is a continuation of the study of the principles of chemistry with an emphasis on chemical thermodynamics - CHEM 012A — is the rst course in a two course sequence in organic chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences - CHEM 012B — is the second semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences - MATH 001A — Introduction to Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - MATH 001B — Calculus With Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - MATH 002A — Multivariate Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - MATH 002B — Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Source: https://coalingacollege.edu/coalinga/catalog/2026-2027/catalog.pdf --- # Child Development - Assistant Teacher Local Certificate **Certificate** The student will be eligible for this certificate by completing 6 units from the following child development courses and obtaining a “C” or better in the outcome of the courses. ## Courses - CD 002 — will explore the development of social identities in diverse societies including the theoretical and the practical - CD 003 — provides experiences using observation and assessment strategies to document children's growth and - CD 004 — offers parents and teachers information for understanding parent-child relationships. Students will explore the use - CD 005 — is the study of the typical and atypical growth and development of the child from conception through - CD 010 — Child, Family and Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - CD 012A — Principles & Practices of Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - CD 012B — offers an opportunity to demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies - CD 015 — is the study of age-appropriate literature for young children with an emphasis placed on the selection, evaluation - CD 016 — presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing developmentally appropriate curriculum - CD 017A — is designed for teachers and parents of children. is course provides basic sex education, which includes the - CD 017B — provides information concerning child abuse recognition and prevention. e types of abuse and the - CD 017C — is designed for single parents and for teachers working with single parents. Information in this course will - CD 018 — Health, Safety and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - CD 021 — is an overview of infant and toddler development, including physical growth, motor skills, perception, cognition - CD 023 — Domestic Violence Recognition and Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Source: https://coalingacollege.edu/coalinga/catalog/2026-2027/catalog.pdf --- # Child Development - Associate Teacher Local Certificate **Degree** The student will be eligible for this certificate by completing 12 units of child development course work, including the State mandated core classes. ## Courses - CD 002 — will explore the development of social identities in diverse societies including the theoretical and the practical - CD 003 — provides experiences using observation and assessment strategies to document children's growth and - CD 004 — offers parents and teachers information for understanding parent-child relationships. Students will explore the use - CD 005 — is the study of the typical and atypical growth and development of the child from conception through - CD 010 — Child, Family and Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - CD 012A — Principles & Practices of Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Source: https://coalingacollege.edu/coalinga/catalog/2026-2027/catalog.pdf --- # Child Development - School-Age The student with the intention of securing a Child Development Permit must follow mandated course requirements as outlined by the Child Development Permit Matrix handout. The Child Development Teacher level certificate prepares the student to earn state certification as a Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, or Program Director. These certificates meet the academic requirements according to Title 22 and may help the student be employed in the field of early childhood education. ## Courses - CD 018 — Health, Safety and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - CD 024 — is the study of the growth and development of the school-age child, with a concentration on the years between six - CD 025 — provides basic information pertaining to school-age curriculum. Emphasis is on understanding and planning - CD 026A — provides basic information pertaining to the foundations of a school-age child program. Emphasis is on the - CD 026B — provides basic information pertaining to school-age program standards and quality care. Emphasis is on - CD 026C — School-Age Sports and Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Source: https://coalingacollege.edu/coalinga/catalog/2026-2027/catalog.pdf --- # AOJ 032 — Juvenile Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Total Units that may be double-counted towards GE Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 General Education (GE) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-28 Elective Units (As needed to reach 60 units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-11 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # SOC 001 — Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # AOJ 020 — offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classication of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is placed on the classication of crime, the general elements of crime, the denitions of common and statutory law, and the nature of acceptable evidence. is course utilizes case law and case studies to introduce students to criminal law. e completion of this course offers a foundation upon which upper-division criminal justice course will build. e course will also include some limited discussion of prosecution and defense decision-making, criminal culpability, and defenses to crimes. --- # CHEM 002A — Introductory Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # CHEM 012A — is the rst course in a two course sequence in organic chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, and pre-medicine). A study of all aspects of fundamental organic chemistry including nomenclature, chemical and physical properties, reactions and syntheses of the major classes of organic compounds will be cover by the two-course sequence. e course sequence includes advance topics of organic chemistry such as theorical aspects, reaction mechanisms, multistep syntheses, and the chemistry of polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds. is course is more extensive an intensive than CHEM 002B and includes a greater emphasis on reaction mechanisms and multi… --- # CHEM 002B — is an introduction or a survey to the basic concepts of organic and biochemistry for nursing majors and other allied health elds. Topics include structure and behavior of organic and biological compounds, metabolism, and regulation as they apply to living systems. e laboratory component will support the course topics including both qualitative and quantitative experiments, and analysis of data. --- # AET 021 — Ag-Irrigation Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AGBUS 024 . Agricultural Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-27 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # AG 014 — Tractor Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CRPSCI 006 . Introduction to Precision Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CRPSCI 008 . Applications of Geospatial Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CRPSCI 017 . Control and Sensor Systems in Ag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CRPSCI 018 . Precision Ag Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CRPSCI 019 . California Water . . . .… --- # IMT 060 — Industrial Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Total Units that may be double-counted towards GE Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General Education (GE) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-28 Elective Units (As needed to reach 60 units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-11 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # NC 195 — Workplace Effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Total Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Art Studio Arts AA-T Degree e Associate in Art in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system. e degree is designed to prepare students for a baccalaureate degree in Studio Arts or similar major. e Art program is dedicated to providing the highest quality of lower division art courses for students who are majoring in art as well as all students who want to explore v… --- # ART 005A — Basic Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ARTH C1100 Survey of Art From Prehistory to the Medieval Era . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ARTH C1200 Survey of Art From the Renaissance to Contemporary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Plus 9 units from the courses listed below: --- # ART 008 — Color Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # MATH 001A — Introduction to Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Plus 8 Units from the course options below: Option 1: PHYSICS 002A . . . . . . . . Mechanics and Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and PHYSICS 002B . . . . . . . . Electricity, Magnetism, Optics and Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Option 2: PHYSICS 004A . . . . . . . . Classical Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 and PHYSICS 004B . . . . . . . . Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves .… --- # BUS 020 — is a survey of business that provides a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems legal, international, political, nancial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. e course demonstrates how these inuences 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, nancial practices; the stock and securities market; and therefore affect a business' ability to achieve its organizational goals. --- # MATH 039 — Quantitative Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # CIS 034 — Introduction to Spreadsheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Business - Management Business - Management Option Certificate of Achievement e Business Management Certicate of Achievement provides an overview of the various disciplines in business such as management, marketing, accounting, and nance. e degree provides a strong foundation for entry into a variety of business elds. e coursework is essential for entry-level positions while enhancing the knowledge base of those who are seeking career p… --- # BUS 001A — is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. e 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 nancial statements, and statement analysis. e course includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash ow, internal controls, and ethics. --- # CIS 007 — Computer Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Chemistry UCTP Chemistry AS-T (AS-UCTP) Degree e Associate in Science in Chemistry for UC Transfer (AS-UCT) Degree provides a lower-division science foundation for those interested in pursuing a chemistry major or related elds of study and is intended for students transferring into a baccalaureate degree program in Chemistry or a related eld at the University of California system. e AS-UCT in Chemistry provides essential academic prepa… --- # BUS 035 — is designed to explore the various aspects of human resources management including the implementation of a successful HRM program. e course is approached from the manager's point of view and focuses on several human resources responsibilities including selection, evaluation, motivation, training, and compensation. e course also examines the legal environment surrounding managing personnel. Course Descriptions 171 --- # CHEM 012B — is the second semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, and pre-medicine). A study of all aspects of fundamental organic chemistry, including nomenclature, chemical and physical properties, reactions and syntheses of the major classes of organic compounds. e study includes theoretical aspects, reaction mechanisms, multistep syntheses, and the chemistry of polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds. is course is more extensive and intensive than CHEM 002B and includes a greater emphasis on reaction mechanisms and multistep syntheses.( is just the lecture only course. e lab component is CHEM 012BL.) CHEM 012… --- # MATH 002B — Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PHYSICS 004A . . . . . . . . Classical Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PHYSICS 004B . . . . . . . . Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PHYSICS 004C . . . . . . . . Thermodynamics, Optics, and Modern Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # CD 022 — Supervising Adults Working in Children's Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Programs of Study 105 Child and Adolescent Development Child and Adolescent Development AA-T e Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for transfer degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system. e degree is designed to prepare students for a baccalaureate degree in Child Development. e Coalinga College Child Development Program offers a comprehensive background in the eld… --- # CD 023 — Domestic Violence Recognition and Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Child Development - Associate Teacher Child Development - Associate Teacher Local Certificate e State of California, Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, is responsible for issuing Child Development Permits to eligible students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs or other selective children’s programs. e student with the intention of securing a Child Development Permit must follow mandated cou… --- # CD 026C — School-Age Sports and Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Child Development - Teacher Child Development - Teacher Certificate of Achievement e State of California, Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, is responsible for issuing Child Development Permits to eligible students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs or other selective children’s programs. e student with the intention of securing a Child Development Permit must follow mandated course requir… --- # CD 018 — Health, Safety and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # CD 005 — is the study of the typical and atypical growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence, with a concentration on the rst six years of life. Issues concerning the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the child will be studied from relevant theoretical positions and investigative research methodologies. ere will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. Students will be involved in observing, interviewing, evaluating, and applying relevant developmental evaluations. Course Descriptions 175 --- # BIO 010 — Fundamentals of Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PSYCH 005 . Biological Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pluse 3 units from the courses listed below: Any course not already taken above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSYCH 003 . Developmental Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pluse 3 units from the courses listed below: Any course not already taken above . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # CD 010 — Child, Family and Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 or SOC 001 . Introduction to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 or SOC 003 . Marriage and Family Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PSYCH 003 . Developmental Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- # CD 012A — Principles & Practices of Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # COM 005 — covers the principles of verbal and nonverbal transactions that occur in relationships. e course covers the study of theory and research ndings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts. It includes studying and applying various interpersonal communication skills to build healthier relationships, such as active listening, conict management strategies, and identity construction within social and cultural contexts. Students will engage in interpersonal exercises to use communication skills such as listening, paraphrasing, describing feelings, decision-making. --- # COM 006 — is an introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. e course examines the inuence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on the ways members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. eory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures is covered. Students will draw comparisons between the communication modes and dynamics among people in diverse groups within the larger context of American culture. Communication (COMM) COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speakin (3) Class Hours: 54 Lecture Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 110 Introduction to Public Speaking In this course, students learn a… --- # EDUC 001 — introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools, Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12).Topics include teaching as a professional and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California's content standards and frameworks, and teacher performance standards. In addition to class time, the course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured eldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California's diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certicated classroom teacher. Course De… --- # HIST 020 — World History I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 OR ENGL C1002 . . . . . . . Introduction to Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Plus 4-8 units from the courses below: --- # ESCI 002 — is your gateway to understanding our amazing planet. In a supportive and encouraging setting, you will gain an understanding of the physical processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, our world. We will study the connections and interactions between Earth's four "spheres", the hydrosphere (water), the atmosphere (air), the biosphere (living), and the lithosphere (land). is course welcomes everyone, with a central focus on preparing students for K-12 careers teaching Earth and Space Sciences. Economics (ECON) ECON C2001 Principles of Microeconomics (3) Class Hours: 54 Lecture Prerequisite(s): Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a cours… --- # MUS 042 — Music Appreciation Class Hours: 54 Lecture P/NP Advisory(s): ENG 051A Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: MUS 100 Music Appreciation --- # EDUC 005 — is a critical thinking class intended for students who are considering teaching as a profession. Principles and methods of critical thinking will be applied and covered. Concepts covered are as follows: identifying arguments, developing reasoning skills, and identifying common fallacies blended with applications of these concepts into a K-8 classroom environment. English (ENG) --- # PHIL 002 — Introduction to Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-49 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # ENG 008 — surveys British literature from the late eighteenth century to contemporary British and postcolonial texts Explores the historical, political, and social contexts of the works and the major themes which reect and/or critique the social assumptions of the times. Besides fostering an understanding of works essential to western culture, the course examines how these works are still inuential and relevant to contemporary thought and culture. --- # ENG 025 — provides theory and practice in the reading and writing of ction, poetry, and creative nonction. Students will study great works of literature, emphasizing the choices writers make and the impact those choices have on readers. Students will use their understanding of writer's choices to then write their own works of literature, gaining experience in all three genres while focusing on one specic genre for their semester project. Emphasis is placed on critiquing of professional manuscripts and peer review. --- # COM 002 — Oral Interpretation of Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- # LING 011 — Introduction to Linguistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # NC 135 — Advanced Communication Skills for Life And Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Total Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Entry Level Diesel Mechanic Entry Level Diesel Mechanic - Certificate of Achievement e Certicate of Achievement in Entry Level Diesel Mechanic is designed to prepare students for a career as an entry- level mechanic. Using modern equipment, the certicate offers instruction and training in equipment operation, diesel engine repair, and hydraulics. Career opportunities for students exist in the agricultural, industrial, construction, material handli… --- # DT 079 — Commercial Driver Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 Programs of Study 115 Equipment Technician Equipment Technician- Certificate of Achievement e Certicate of Achievement in Equipment Technician is designed to prepare students for a career as an entry-level equipment technician. Using modern equipment, the certicate offers instruction and training in equipment operation, diesel engine repair, hydraulics and equipment systems including electrical and drive systems. Career opportunities for s… --- # FSS 040 — course topics include the development and management of food safety programs with focus on evaluation documentation, pathogen tracking and crisis management. An introduction to Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) for facility management is provided. Specic application is made to manufacturing and processing facilities with emphasis on temperature control/cold chain, evaluation of alternative risk reduction strategies, HACCP principles, employee training and the audit process. Foreign Language Spanish (FLSPN) FLSPN 011 Intro Span Limit Bilingual (4) Class Hours: 72 Lecture P/NP Advisory(s): Limited Spanish-speaking back-ground and no schooling in Spanish either in U.S. or any Spanish speaking… --- # FSS 035 — Principles of Food Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18 Geography Geography AA-T e Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system. e degree program reects the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) supported by the Statewide Academic Senate and is designed to prepare students for a baccalaureate degree in Geography or similar major. A degree in geography trains individuals to view the full scope… --- # GEOL 001 — is an introduction to the physical and chemical forces active on the earth, including a survey of minerals rocks, vulcanism, geomorphology, and structural geology. also covered are the agents of weathering, erosion, earthquakes, the earth's interior, glaciation, oceans, rock mobility, metamorphism, sedimentation and the formation of economic mineral deposits. --- # GEOG 018 — Geography of California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # MATH 001B — Calculus With Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # CHEM 001A — General Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 or CHEM 002A . . . . . . . . Introductory Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 --- # NUT 001 — Basic Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 Total Units that may be double-counted towards GE Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 General Education (GE) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-28 Elective Units (As needed to reach 60 units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-21 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # HVAC 063 — Advanced HVAC Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Programs of Study 121 Heavy Equipment Operation Heavy Equipment Operation - Certificate of Achievement Coalinga College Heavy Equipment Operation Certicate Program is a one semester Certicate of Achievement program. Intrinsic learning is accomplished through a hands on approach to introduce students to a wide range of skills necessary for equipment operation. Laboratory work is designed to simulate eld experiences. Heavy equipment operatio… --- # HIST 004A — is a survey of the development of western culture and civilization from Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to the Age of Discovery. Topics will include (but are not limited to) the Greek and Roman legacy, Late Antiquity and the Byzantine World, the Medieval World, the Italian and Northern Renaissance, and the Protestant Reformation. --- # HIST 004B — Western Civilization From 1700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HIST C1001 . United States History to 1877 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HIST C1002 . United States History Since 1865 1865-PRESENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 POLSCI 020 . Legal and Judicial Reasoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PSYCH 002 . Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . .… --- # HIST 044 — will examine the social, economic, and political roles of women in the United States from Pre-Columbian era through the Colonial period, Victorian period, and into he modern era. Contributions of women from various racial and ethnic backgrounds will be discussed. Hotel, Restaurant, Casino Mgmt (HRCM) --- # HUM 022 — Introduction to Comparative Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 POLS C1000 American Government and Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- # SW 020 — Introduction to Social Work and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Total Degree Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # NC 187 — Impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Total Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Kinesiology Kinesiology AA-T Degree e Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer provides students with seamless transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Physical Education. is degree prepares students to understand kinesiology, human bodily movement, exercise, and the relationships between physical activity and health. Courses prepare students to pursue studie… --- # BIO 035 — examines the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular tissue, organ, organ system and organism level: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. is course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. --- # PE 024 — is an activity class involving a series of weight training stations. e weight trainer performs an exercise and at one station and rapidly moves to the next station with little or no rest. --- # PE 020 — is designed to provide instruction and practice in the fundamentals of tennis, including strokes, rules, and court etiquette. e course also includes instruction in basic strokes and skills necessary for the student to participate in recreational tennis. --- # PE 032A — is designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic skills necessary for participation in competitive basketball. e course will develop introductory skills and knowledge of the rules, with specic emphasis on the individual skills of passing, dribbling, and shooting. Physical Science (PHYSCI) PHYSCI 002 Chemistry & Physics for Educat (4) Class Hours: 54 Lecture | 54 Laboratory P/NP Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for Transfer-level Mathematics Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: CHEM/PHYS 140 Chemistry and Physics for Educators PHYSCI 002 is designed to prepare students to teach chemistry and physics at the K - 12 grade levels with emphasis on meeting California Public School Standards. is course is pa… --- # HE 035 — Personal Health and Hygiene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 KINES 048 . . First Aid and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PHYSICS 002A . . . . . . . . Mechanics and Thermodynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 OR PHYSICS 004A . . . . . . . . Classical Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # BUS 018 — Business Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COMM C1000 . . . . . . . Introduction to Public Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- # PHIL 003 — Introduction to Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 POLSCI 005 . Introduction to Political Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Total Units that may be double-counted towards GE Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 General Education (GE) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-28 Elective Units (As needed to reach 60 units) . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # ESL 001 — is the study of standard college-level reading, writing, speaking and listening focusing on critical thinking skills. Students will practice the writing process by composing essays with effective writing skills and will develop academic literacy by employing advanced techniques of essay and research writing with an emphasis on critical thinking, argumentation or other rhetorical strategies, synthesis of research materials, and academic citation. Each module will reinforce the development of English reading, writing, grammar, presentation, communication, and research skills. is course is the equivalent of ENG001A. --- # COM 003 — provides instruction in methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. e course focuses on identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and evidence sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments. e course also covers the analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written arguments. --- # ART 015C — Advanced Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ARTH C1100 Survey of Art From Prehistory to the Medieval Era . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ARTH C1200 Survey of Art From the Renaissance to Contemporary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 --- # SPAN 004 — continues to expand upon culture and facilitate Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking reading and writing. Students will interact with more sophisticated authentic Spanish language in context. Content continues to expand in order to express more complex ideas in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary but m… --- # GS 061 — Guidance Studies Content Area Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 Mathematics Mathematics AS-T Degree e Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree provides students preparation for careers in quantitative professions such as actuarial science, education, computer programming, systems analysis, and operations research analysis. e Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related eld of study i… --- # MATH 002A — Multivariate Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Major Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Units that may be double-counted as GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General Education (Cal-GETC) Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Elective Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .… --- # AG 015X — provides college credit for agriculture-related learning experiences obtained through supervised on-the-job training. It is designed to help students develop desirable work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in their chosen eld. e course is built around a training plan developed collaboratively by the student, employer, and college faculty, ensuring an inclusive, informative, and supportive learning environment. Students can earn credits for both paid and volunteer work, with 1 unit of credit awarded for every 54 hours of total work. Students may earn between 1 and 8 units per enrollment term, up to a maximum of 16 units total. Repetition of this course is allowed as per Title 5 Section 5525… --- # WT 070 — Introduction to Metal Cutting and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Professional Driving Professional Driving - Certificate of Achievement e Truck Driving program is a Certicate of Achievement program designed to prepare students for a career as a professional driver. Using modern equipment, the certicate offers instruction and training in material handling, straight trucks, tractor trailer combinations, including doubles and loaded trucks. Students log time behind the wheel on the driving range and on publ… --- # PT 072L — Mental Disorders Clinical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.5 Programs of Study 143 Psychiatric Technician Psychiatric Technician AS Degree e Coalinga College Psychiatric Technician Program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and is esteemed as an accredited program by the California Board of Licensed Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians. is intensive Career Technical Education (CTE) Program is structured into three core areas: nursing science, developmental/intellectual disorders, a… --- # HS 048 — examines personal and social determinants of health through examination of the role individuals play in their own health and well-being, along with the impact of environmental, social, structural, and cultural factors that also affect individual, community, and public health. Emphasis will be placed on the preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by populations that have been disadvantaged by their social or economic status, geographic location, environment, racial and ethnic minority status, disabilities status, gender, people who are LGBTQI+, people with limited English prociency, and other groups. Learners wi… --- # BIO 015 — is required for Liberal Studies students seeking a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and transferring to the California State University system. e primary objective of this course is to teach biological concepts as they relate to the cell and the organism as a whole. Consideration will be given to the cellular and chemical basis of life, genetics, evolution, and ecology. --- # SOC 002 — explores major social problems experienced by society, with an exploration of the role of power in dening social problems, causes and consequences, theoretical perspectives, proposed solutions, and methods of interventions. e course focuses on the application of critical thinking skills to strengthen critical analysis and heighten social awareness. --- # AOJ 029 — is an introduction to major types of criminal behavior, characteristics of offenders, factors which contribute to crime and delinquency; the criminal justice process; the function of law enforcement, the courts, probation, parole and institutions; changes in crime control and treatment processes, the role of society. Not open for credit to students who have had a Sociology Crime and Delinquency course of Introduction to Criminology. --- # ES 001 — examines social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups. e course provides an Interdisciplinary study of race, and ethnicity, in the United States. Emphasis is placed on Native Americans, African Americans, Chicana/o/@/e/x, and Asian Americans. Course Descriptions 197 Food Science & Safety (FSS) --- # NC 188 — Applications of UAS in Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A Total Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Welding Technology Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement e Welding Technology program is a Certicate of Achievement program designed to prepare students for a career in welding. Program performance standards for certication will be in accordance with those set forth by the National Center for Construction and Research (NCCER), the American Welding Society (AWS), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Career opportunities… --- # WT 076 — Welding Certification Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.5 Programs of Study 151 Course Descriptions Courses are classied by subject as they exist at Coalinga College. All courses within an area usually count toward a major in that area. Other institutions may classify their courses differently. Transfer students should consult the catalog of the four-year college to which they intend to transfer for its classication of identical or comparable courses. Administration of Justice (AOJ) . . . . . . .… --- # AOJ 001 — introduces students to the criminal justice system in the United States. e focus of the course is on examining crime including the theoretical explanations of crime, community responses to crime, the components of the criminal justice system, and current challenges in law enforcement. Students learn the roles and functions of police, courts, and corrections and are introduced to the history and development of criminal law, legal processes, and sentencing and incarceration policies. --- # AOJ 003 — provides a history of and critical analysis of punishment, the various types of punishment, alternatives to punishment, and the impact of punishment on the criminal justice system, corrections, a critical examination of the types of correctional institutions and the clients housed in each institution, and an examination of contemporary correctional issues. --- # AOJ 004 — offers an overview of supervision of inmates at the local, state and federal levels of correctional institutions. e issues of controlling and supervising inmates in a continuum from daily institutional life through emergency and crisis situations will be introduced and discussed. e course will emphasize the roles played by the correctional workers as well as the offenders. Topics will include inmate subculture, violence and effects of crowding on inmates and staff as well as coping techniques for correctional officers in the institutional environment. is will include legal issues of inmate supervision. --- # AOJ 006 — is an overview of the techniques in interviewing and counseling available to practitioners in corrections. e student will learn the use of appropriate theories and condence-building techniques used by correctional employees in client interviews and counseling. is is a course for students planning to enter or already employed within the Correctional Science eld. --- # AOJ 007 — provides students with an awareness of the historical framework, concepts and precedents that guide correctional practice. Course material will broaden the individual's perspective of the corrections environment, the civil rights of prisoners and responsibilities and liabilities of corrections officials. {is course has been identied by the Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training Board of the Department of Corrections, California Youth Authority and California Correctional Peace Officers Association to fulll educational requirements of the CPOST Certicate for apprentices hired after July 1, 1995 by the C.D.C. and C.Y.A.} --- # AOJ 010 — Principles & Proc of Crim Just Class Hours: 54 Lecture Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: AJ 122 Principles & Procedures of Criminal Justice --- # AOJ 012 — will cover ideas effectively in a simple, clear and logical manner in the various types of criminal justice systems reports, letters, memoranda, directives, and administrative reports. Emphasis on law enforcement and correctional terminology, organization of information and use of English; practice experience in note taking and report writing using standard law enforcement and correction forms; presentation of testimony in court. Course Descriptions 155 --- # AOJ 015X — Occupational Work Experience Class Hours: Work Experience Transfers to: CSU Occupational Work Experience Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) develops skills and knowledge by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience. It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational plan that incorporates work experience. rough these structured experiences, the students enrich their college studies, which enhance their total development. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment which is intended to assist students in acquiring desir… --- # AOJ 016 — examines the complex, dynamic relationship between communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. Topics may include the consensus and conicting values in culture, religion, and law. --- # AOJ 022 — examines categories of evidence and legal rules governing its admission and exclusion in the criminal process; explores the origin, development, philosophy, constitutional and procedural basis of evidence, arrest, and search and seizure; and examines judicial decisions and statutory rules of evidence impacting the admissibility of testimony, writings and material objects in a United States court of law. --- # AOJ 024 — addresses the techniques, procedures, and ethical issues in the investigation of crime, including organization of the investigative process, crime scene searches, interviewing and interrogating, surveillance, source of information, utility of evidence, scientic analysis of evidence and the role of the investigator in the trial process. --- # AOJ 044 — is an introduction to both street and prison gangs. e course is focused on providing a foundation of knowledge on the origins, history, philosophy, community impact, and current trends in gang culture. e course will explore theories of gang involvement, violence, recruitment, graffiti, attire, and criminal activities; with emphasis placed on the organizational structure within gangs and their racial backgrounds. Students will be exposed to an overview of the California legal codes affecting gang enhancements and the prosecution of gang members. Students will explore gender issues, race and ethnicity, gang victimization, and prevention and intervention programs. Course Descriptions 157 Agriculture (AG) --- # AG 011 — students will explore the principles and practices of the selling process, including strategies, approaches prospecting, territory management, and customer service. You will examine self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills essential for developing managerial abilities, leadership qualities, and teamwork within the agribusiness sector. rough role-play and formal sales presentations, you'll gain hands-on experience and an in-depth understanding of the factors affecting the agribusiness industry daily, applying these concepts through practical projects to develop solutions for agriculture businesses. --- # AET 015 — introduces students to computer aided drafting for agriculture engineering applications. Using industry standard Autodesk software, students will learn to create professional 2-D and 3-D technical drawings for agricultural engineering, design, and construction projects. rough hands-on labs, students master essential skills including drawing setup, dimensioning, layering, and 3-D modeling. --- # ASL 001 — covers the beginning fundamental principles of American Sign Language a visual/spatial language used by Deaf people in the United States and Canada. ASL introduces basic information and cultural/ historical background about the Deaf community and Deaf culture. is course is recommended for students who encounter Deaf people in their working environment, or who are majoring in American Sign Language/Deaf Studies. ASL 001 is as a prerequisite for students who wish to enter an Interpreter Preparation Program. Students are expected to attend outside Deaf events at their own expense. --- # ASL 002 — is designed to introduce students to the second semester of ASL. Students will engage in conversation using ASL at a level expected from intermediate signers. Students will expand conversational skills such as turn-taking, discussion of culturally appropriate topics and leave-taking. Students will also learn how to relate simple experiences and events using ASL. is course is recommended for students who encounter Deaf people in their working environment, or who plan on majoring in American Sign Language/ Deaf Studies. Students are expected to attend outside Deaf events at their own expense. Animal Science (ASCI) --- # ASCI 012 — is a scientic approach to the livestock industry encompassing aspects of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition genetics and epidemiology. Emphasis on the origin, characteristics, adaptation and contributions of livestock to the modern agriculture industry. Field trips may be required. Art (ART) --- # ART 002 — is an introduction to the elements and principles of two-dimensional design, which are common to the visual arts. It is a foundation course stressing visual perception and an effective knowledge of the graphic means of expression and communication with reference to art historical and contemporary concepts and applications. --- # ART 003 — Three Dimensional Design Fund Class Hours: 27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: ARTS 101 ree-Dimensional Design Fundamentals --- # ART 005B — offers additional lecture and studio time to further explore the drawing principles, build on fundamental drawing skills, techniques?, and methodologies, as well as develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches for drawing. --- # ART 013A — Beginning Ceramics Class Hours: 27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory Advisory(s): ENG 051A Transfers to: UC/CSU Beginning Ceramics --- # ART 013B — Intermediate Ceramics Class Hours: 27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory Prerequisite(s): ART 013A Transfers to: UC/CSU Intermediate Ceramics --- # ART 013C — Advanced Ceramics Class Hours: 27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory Prerequisite(s): ART 013B Transfers to: UC/CSU Advanced Ceramics --- # ART 015A — will offer lecture and studio time to explore the heritage and fundamentals of painting, including materials and techniques, color theory, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. An introduction to visual art elements, principles of design, and painting practices will be covered. --- # ART 015B — Intermediate Painting Class Hours: 27 Lecture | 81 Laboratory Prerequisite(s): ART 015A Transfers to: UC/CSU Intermediate Painting --- # ART 042 — provides a general introduction to art and offers a look at works of art through the study of theory, terminology themes, design principles, media, and techniques, with an introduction to the visual arts across time and diverse cultures. No art background is necessary. Art History (ARTH) ARTH C1100 Survey of Art From Prehistory (3) Class Hours: 54 Lecture Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: ARTH 110 Survey of Art From Prehistory to the Medieval Era is course introduces students to visual art and architecture from prehistory to the medieval era with a focus on art from Europe, North Africa, and the near East. e course will further consider global interactions involving these regions. ARTH C1200 Survey of Art Fro… --- # ATHL 002 — Fundamentals of Softball Class Hours: 175 Laboratory P/NP Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions Transfers to: UC/CSU Fundamentals of Softball --- # ATHL 003 — Fundamentals of Football Class Hours: 175 Laboratory P/NP Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions Transfers to: UC/CSU Fundamentals of Football --- # ATHL 004 — Fund of Men's Basketball Class Hours: 175 Laboratory P/NP Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions. Transfers to: UC/CSU Fundamentals of Men's Basketball --- # ATHL 006 — Fundamentals of Baseball Class Hours: 175 Laboratory Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions Transfers to: UC/CSU Fundamentals of Baseball --- # ATHL 007 — Fundamentals of Volleyball Class Hours: 117 Laboratory P/NP Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions. Transfers to: UC/CSU Fundamentals of Volleyball --- # ATHL 016 — introduces students to the fundamentals, techniques, and traditions of intercollegiate men's rodeo events including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, and team roping. Students will learn the skills and strategies needed to compete, while also exploring the history, rules, scoring, and judging of the sport. Emphasis is placed on physical preparation, safety, and performance. Enrollment is limited to students who qualify to compete in intercollegiate rodeo. --- # ATHL 017 — introduces the fundamentals, theory, and practice of intercollegiate women's rodeo events, including barrel racing, goat tying, breakaway roping, and team roping. Students will explore the physical foundations, history, scoring, rules, and judging of each event while developing the technical skills needed to compete safely and effectively. rough hands-on practice and guided instruction, students will study, learn, and rene techniques essential for success in intercollegiate competition. Enrollment is limited to students qualied to compete in intercollegiate rodeo. --- # ATHL 022 — Intercollegiate Softball Class Hours: 175 Laboratory Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions Transfers to: UC/CSU Intercollegiate Softball --- # ATHL 023 — Intercollegiate Football Class Hours: 175 Laboratory P/NP Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions Transfers to: UC/CSU Intercollegiate Football --- # ATHL 024 — Intercollegiate Men's Basketba Class Hours: 175 Laboratory P/NP Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions. Transfers to: UC/CSU Intercollegiate Men's Basketball --- # ATHL 025 — Women's Intercoll Basketball Class Hours: 175 Laboratory P/NP Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions. Transfers to: UC/CSU Women's Intercollegiate Basketball --- # ATHL 026 — Intercollegiate Baseball Class Hours: 175 Laboratory Prerequisite(s): Medical approval from a licensed physician Transfers to: UC/CSU Intercollegiate Baseball --- # ATHL 027 — Intercollegiate Women's Volley Class Hours: 175 Laboratory P/NP Advisory(s): Students shall complete a thorough pre-participation examination prior to any practices or intercollegiate competitions. Transfers to: UC/CSU Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball --- # ATHL 036 — is designed to provide instruction for those interested in further developing their prociency in men's intercollegiate rodeo events. Methods in competitive performance, individual and team strategy, in a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) sanctioned competition event. Enrollment limited to those qualied to compete in intercollegiate rodeo. --- # ATHL 037 — is designed to provide instruction for those interested in further developing their prociency in women's intercollegiate rodeo events. Methods in competitive performance, individual and team strategy, in a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) sanctioned competition event. Enrollment limited to those qualied to compete in intercollegiate rodeo. --- # ATHL 038 — provides competition in cross-country at the community college level. Intercollegiate cross-country will provide general and specic long distance running principles, conditioning methods, and race tactics involved in competitive long distance running. Biology (BIO) --- # BIO 001A — cover principles and applications of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, biological molecules, homeostasis, cell reproduction and its controls, molecular genetics, classical/Mendelian genetics, cell metabolism including photosynthesis and respiration, and cellular communication. e philosophy of science, methods of scientic inquiry and experimental design are foundational to the course. --- # BIO 001B — is intended for biology majors. It is a survey of the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms. It emphasized general biological principles, classication, structure, function and evolutionary adaptations of organisms (including plants, fungi, animals, and unicellular organisms) to their environments. --- # BIO 032 — examines the structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. is course is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, kinesiology, and health-related majors. Course Descriptions 167 --- # BIO 038 — Microbiology Class Hours: 54 Lecture | 54 Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHEM 002A or CHEM 001A Advisory(s): ENG 001A (ENGL C1000) and BIO 010 Transfers to: UC/CSU Microbiology --- # BUS 001B — is the study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations and controlling. e course focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost control, prot planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. --- # BUS 002 — is an introductory keyboarding course emphasizes operating alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch It includes computer-key-boarding techniques, speed-and-accuracy development, and essential computer-keyboarding information. BUS 002 is a prerequisite to BUS 003. Prerequisites: BUS 003 --- # BUS 003 — provides basic formatting and skill development for employment or personal use. e course builds upon skills learned in BUS 002 and develops additional computer keyboarding skills in the creation of word processing documents. Formatting applications include: business correspondence, reports, and tables. Basic document formatting, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading are reinforced throughout. Students will use basic features of an office-level word processing program. --- # BUS 013A — provides learners with a basic level of understanding of word processing with Microsoft Word including basic document creation, formatting, and editing using Microsoft Word. Learners create, edit, and format business letters, multiple-page reports, newsletters, and cover letters. is course begins preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist certication exam for Word. --- # BUS 013B — provides learners with an intermediate level of understanding of word processing with Microsoft Word including complex document creation, mail merge, columns, formatting, plus integration with other applications, and collaborating on documents using Microsoft Word. emes, templates, and styles are also covered. is course continues the preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for Microsoft Word. --- # BUS 013C — provides learners with an advanced level of understanding of word processing with Microsoft Word, including the creation of templates, macros, advanced table formatting, and use of long documents and subdocuments. Customizing and automating work and online forms are also covered. is course completes preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam for Word. Course Descriptions 169 --- # BUS 015X — Occupational Work Experience Class Hours: Work Experience Transfers to: CSU Occupational Work Experience Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) develops skills and knowledge by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience. It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational plan that incorporates work experience. rough these structured experiences, the students enrich their college studies, which enhance their total development. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment which is intended to assist students in acquiring desir… --- # BUS 024 — introduces practical mathematical applications for business information students. Topics include, solving business problems using an electronic calculator, banking, payroll, invoicing, markups/markdowns, inventory valuation, interest, present and future value, credit cards, student loans, types of insurance, installment buying, and mortgages. --- # BUS 028 — 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. e course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents using word processing software for written documents and presentation-graphics software to create and deliver professional-level oral reports. --- # BUS 031A — provides experience planning, editing, viewing, and printing PowerPoint presentations. Included is the opportunity to add and modify both text and graphics; insert and modify information graphics and multimedia; apply, modify, and create master pages; and to apply, modify, and create templates Integration with their Microsoft programs is included. is course is designed for all individuals including professionals acquiring or updating basic skills in creating and editing professional presentations. --- # BUS 031B — features PowerPoint as a tool for designing, producing and controlling visual elements to build and deliver effective presentations. Creating templates, publishing, customizing, and protecting presentations as well as inserting audio, video, and animations and integrating with other programs is included. is course focuses on the design and effective delivery methods which are explored through project presentations. --- # BUS 032 — is designed to explore the elements involved in successfully operating a small business. e course is geared toward the prospective as well as current small business owner. Instructional topics include the selection, establishment, and operation of a small business. Emphasis will be placed on the unique nature of small business management including human resource management, marketing, and legal issues. --- # BUS 055 — is an introductory course designed to present the basic knowledge of the theory and practice of bookkeeping for students who are interested in continuing their study to higher levels of accounting, and for those who desire an understanding of ordinary bookkeeping procedures in business offices. --- # BUS 067 — is designed to provide instruction and practice in traditional records and information management as well as electronic or automated records management systems. Alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numerical ling systems are covered along with the materials, supplies, and related equipment used in management of information in the modern business environment. --- # BUS 074 — is designed to teach both the accounting and non-accounting students how to use QuickBooks Pro. Quick Books Pro is one of the most popular computerized accounting software packages used by small and medium sized businesses. is course is an introduction to how QuickBooks Pro can be utilized for the following: maintain a general ledger; track vendors, customers, and inventory activities; process payroll; record assets, expenses, and liabilities; manage budgets; and, create reports. Chemistry (CHEM) --- # CHEM 001B — is a continuation of the study of the principles of chemistry with an emphasis on chemical thermodynamics (H, S, G), kinetics and mechanisms, equilibrium, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, nuclear chemistry, introductory organic and biochemical systems, and selected elemental chemistries of metals, non-metals, and metalloids. e laboratory includes lecture-matched qualitative and instrumental evaluation of selected species and parameters as well as microprocessor and computerized data gathering, processing and reduction, and computer simulations. Appropriate training in chemical safety is provided. e Chemistry 001A-001B sequence is required of all students majoring in chemistry, chemical engineeri… --- # CD 002 — will explore the development of social identities in diverse societies including the theoretical and the practical implications. Various classroom strategies will be presented emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. e course includes discussions and self-examination related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media, and schooling. --- # CD 003 — provides experiences using observation and assessment strategies to document children's growth and development. Various scientic techniques will be introduced and utilized to benet the child, the environmental situations, family and teacher interaction, and/or successful referrals to other professionals focusing on children. --- # CD 004 — offers parents and teachers information for understanding parent-child relationships. Students will explore the use of positive parenting skills, assess socially acceptable family values, and learn about child development and how it plays a direct part in parenting the child. --- # CD 006 — is the study of typical and atypical growth and development of the adolescence, with a concentration on the adolescent ages 11 through 18 years. Issues concerning the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the adolescent will be studied from relevant theoretical positions and investigative research methodologies. ere will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. Students will observe, interview, evaluate, and apply relevant developmental evaluations. --- # CD 012B — offers an opportunity to demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, to develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Students will be expanding their knowledge of curriculum content by designing, implementing, and evaluating their teaching experiences and the value of their interactions used in the classroom and with the children involved. Both positive and negative experiences will be evaluated and will be used for improvement and validation. --- # CD 014A — is designed for students that have a foundation in child development and the desire to be involved in the administration of children's programs as a director and/or supervisor. e course will focus on state regulations governing child development programs and its application to children's programs. Information pertaining to staffing, educational philosophies, program planning, health, safety and nutrition issues, child abuse reporting, budget development, and successful business practices will be addressed. --- # CD 014B — is a course designed for students that have a rm foundation in child development and have an interest in becoming an administrator of a children's program. is course offers the student an opportunity to design and demonstrate their writing and computer abilities as reected in assigned projects such as personal portfolios, newsletters, parent education presentations, staff in-services, school policy development, and other related assignments. In addition, this course involves the application of administrative knowledge as discussed in Child Development 014A. Students will be given the opportunity to gain administrative experiences in an appropriate community-based children's program. --- # CD 015 — is the study of age-appropriate literature for young children with an emphasis placed on the selection, evaluation and practice of the literature discussed. Students will be introduced to information on emerging literacy and language development. Appropriate language art skills for young children are included, as well as multicultural and gender identity information as it pertains to children's literature. --- # CD 015X — Occupational Work Experience Class Hours: Work Experience Transfers to: CSU Occupational Work Experience Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) develops skills and knowledge by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience. It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational plan that incorporates work experience. rough these structured experiences, the students enrich their college studies, which enhance their total development. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment which is intended to assist students in acquiring desir… --- # CD 016 — presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for young children under the age of six. Content of course will emphasize information on the role of play and its importance in the learning process of young children and other content areas, including but not limited to, language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, the performing arts, math and science. Students will use their observational and assessment skills to evaluate the outcomes of curriculum planning. --- # CD 017A — is designed for teachers and parents of children. is course provides basic sex education, which includes the stages of sexual development from prenatal development through adolescence, useful communication skills for adults when talking to children about sexual development and relationships, and the inuences of media upon children as it pertains to sexuality. --- # CD 017B — provides information concerning child abuse recognition and prevention. e types of abuse and the psychological impact of abuse on young children are presented. Mandated reporting for educators and the California Penal Code, as it pertains to child abuse, are addressed. --- # CD 017C — is designed for single parents and for teachers working with single parents. Information in this course will include the effects of divorce on children, child custody issues, and the family dynamics of the single-parent family. --- # CD 021 — is an overview of infant and toddler development, including physical growth, motor skills, perception, cognition social skills, and personality. Applied developmental knowledge will be directed to the study of appropriate equipment, curriculum content, and health, safety, and nutritional issues. Quality infant and toddler environments will be addressed. --- # CD 024 — is the study of the growth and development of the school-age child, with a concentration on the years between six through adolescence. Issues concerning the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the school-age child will be studied from relevant theoretical positions. --- # CD 025 — provides basic information pertaining to school-age curriculum. Emphasis is on understanding and planning curriculum for the school-age child that includes assessing, implementing and evaluating programs. Other topics discussed include scheduling, policies, indoor/outdoor environments, special needs, and cultural issues. Course Descriptions 179 --- # CD 026A — provides basic information pertaining to the foundations of a school-age child program. Emphasis is on the growing eld of school-age care, characteristics, and traits of school-age children, developing and implementing program rules, planning program activities, and handling conicts among school-age children. --- # CD 026B — provides basic information pertaining to school-age program standards and quality care. Emphasis is on understanding quality school-age care by evaluating human relationships, indoor and outdoor environments, daily activities, safety and health issues, and administration. --- # COM 004 — provides instruction in the dynamics of small-group communication. Students will explore their own communication skills and weaknesses through the application of critical thinking and analysis. Students will learn a variety of problem-solving and leadership techniques, including how to conduct meetings and discussions, as well as how to effectively and persuasively present information within small groups and as a small group to a larger audience, utilizing both traditional and internet research methods together to analyze information. --- # CIS 002 — is an intensive nine week course that helps students develop the skills needed to create and maintain well organized and well-formed Web pages and sites. Students will learn the history, power and limitations of basic Web page development through the Web's foundation languages, Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) as specied by the official Web standards body. Students learn to build solid Web pages at a RAW level through a series of hands-on exercises. e course is targeted toward Web designers, developers and publications specialists. is course serves as a tutorial for students who have not coded Web pages before and a review for students who have some HTML/CSS codi… --- # CIS 002D — introduces computer programming, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and foundational coding skills. Topics include computer hardware and software, programming concepts and methodology, and comparisons of procedural and object-oriented approaches. Designed for students with little or no prior experience, the course provides hands-on practice in designing, writing, testing, and debugging programs while connecting computing concepts to real- world applications and preparing students for CIS 002I. --- # CIS 005A — offers a foundational introduction to the essential computer hardware and software skills needed to meet the increasing demand for entry-level ICT professionals. Students will explore the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, alongside advanced topics such as security, networking, cloud computing, and the key responsibilities of an ICT professional. Special emphasis will be placed on troubleshooting techniques for software, hardware, and networks. is course is designed to help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certication exams, equipping them with the skills necessary for a successful career in ICT. --- # CIS 005C — provides an in-depth introduction to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Students will gain a foundational understanding of how networks operate, learning to build simple local area networks (LANs), congure routers and switches, and implement Internet Protocol (IP) along with enterprise technologies like cloud computing and virtualization. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed to troubleshoot, congure, and manage common network devices, establish basic network connectivity, and implement network security, standards, and protocols. is course also prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ certication exam, equipping t… --- # CIS 005E — course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of IT security and risk management within an organizational context. Students will explore key topics related to cybersecurity, including hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and the development of policies and procedures to manage security risks effectively. e course covers critical concepts in organizational cybersecurity and prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certication exams, offering the foundational knowledge needed to protect and manage information systems in today's digital landscape. --- # CIS 008 — offers a supportive introduction to the Windows operating system, guiding you through its interface, essential programs, and customization options. Whether you're new to computers or looking to brush up on the basics, this course is designed to meet you where you are. rough hands-on activities, you'll gain the skills to navigate the Windows interface with ease, use common programs, manage les and folders on your computer and external drives, personalize your desktop for a comfortable work environment, create shortcuts for quick access to your favorite programs, and adjust visual and auditory settings for your preferences. is course welcomes students of all backgrounds and experience levels. We'll p… --- # CIS 015X — Occupational Work Experience Class Hours: Work Experience Transfers to: CSU Occupational Work Experience Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) develops skills and knowledge by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience. It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational plan that incorporates work experience. rough these structured experiences, the students enrich their college studies, which enhance their total development. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment which is intended to assist students in acquiring desir… --- # CIS 019B — allows you to embark on an exploration of microcomputer databases. Whether you are new to computers or looking to brush up, this course will invite you to engage with the dynamic world of databases. Join us on a learning journey where you'll discover the art of crafting databases, generating insightful reports, and gaining mastery in updating, editing, and structuring forms within the database program. --- # CIS 020 — allows you to step into the vibrant world of digital imagery and photography. is course welcomes learners of all skill levels to embark on a creative journey through Adobe Photoshop. From mastering image editing to exploring tools like lters and masks, students will delve into the art of visual storytelling. With an emphasis on creativity and industry standards, CIS 020 offers a supportive environment where students can rene their design skills and prepare for the Adobe Certied Associate Photoshop exam. Join us and unlock your potential in the dynamic realm of digital design! --- # CIS 021 — dives into the exciting world of digital 2D design and typography! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this course is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to create stunning digital layouts. Using Adobe InDesign, we'll explore design principles and techniques while working on a variety of hands-on projects, including postcard mailers, event posters, and business cards. Our focus is not just on mastering technical skills, but also on nurturing your creative vision through real-world simulations. Join us and unleash your creativity in this dynamic and inclusive learning environment! --- # CIS 022 — takes you on a creative journey where we explore the fundamentals of digital illustration and vector graphics. is course introduces you to the diverse tools available in Adobe Illustrator, allowing you to master shapes, colors, effects, and typography basics. rough regular critiques, we foster creativity and reinforce design principles, ensuring alignment with industry standards. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, join us to unleash your creativity and elevate your design skills with Adobe Illustrator. --- # CIS 022A — invites learners of all backgrounds and skill levels to delve into the captivating realm of motion graphics. is course offers a comprehensive exploration of essential principles, from seamlessly integrating 2D graphics and video to perfecting typography and sound synchronization. Students will navigate key concepts such as composition, storyboarding, and project planning, while also honing their abilities in setting keyframes, manipulating motion paths, and applying transformative effects. With hands-on guidance and immersive exercises, participants will acquire the skills needed to bring their creative visions to life, making CIS 022A an engaging and rewarding journey for everyone. --- # CIS 023 — offers an inclusive exploration into the dynamic world of video production, spanning diverse distribution channels from broadcast television to online platforms. Regardless of skill level, students embark on a journey to grasp the essential theory and practice of video production, including non-linear editing techniques. ey learn to meticulously plan and integrate various media elements into cohesive narratives, tailored to meet project goals and audience expectations. Hands-on training with cutting-edge equipment and software equips students with the technical prowess needed to capture and assemble compelling visual stories. --- # CIS 024A — welcomes students of all skill levels to embark on a creative journey exploring the Unity game engine. is course serves as a foundational gateway into the world of Unity, offering theoretical insights and hands-on application. rough engaging projects and demos, students will hone their Unity skills, showcasing their prociency through exportable projects in diverse formats. From level design to basic 3D modeling, lighting techniques, animation, particle effects, and UI creation, students will gain a holistic understanding of Unity as a versatile design tool. Join us to unlock your creative potential and dive into the exciting realm of game development with Unity! --- # CIS 024B — welcomes students of all skill levels to dive into the theory and practice of industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Mudbox, Maya, and Unity. Discover the exciting world of game design as you create a sample prototype project within the Unity Game Engine. From crafting 2D and 3D assets with basic animation using Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Mudbox, and Autodesk Maya, to seamlessly integrating them into Unity, you'll be equipped to build your own game design portfolio. --- # CIS 025 — allows you to embark on a journey into the dynamic world of audio production. is course offers a warm introduction to theory and practical application across diverse media platforms like radio, television, gaming, and more. Discover the core principles of sound design, microphone usage, and digital recording techniques through engaging hands- on activities. By the course's end, you'll have a solid grasp of essential audio concepts, production workows, and the tools needed to create captivating audio content. Join us and unleash your creativity in the exciting realm of audio production! --- # CIS 028 — allows you to embark on a transformative journey with Digital Entrepreneurship, where individuals of all skill levels explore the dynamic world of the creative economy. is course equips students with essential skills to validate business concepts, rene strategies, and secure capital for sustainable growth. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the eld, join us in unlocking the potential of digital entrepreneurship together. Course Descriptions 185 --- # CIS 031A — provides the learner with experience planning, creating, editing, and printing PowerPoint presentations Included is the opportunity to add and modify both text and graphics; insert and modify information graphics and multimedia; apply, modify, and create master pages; and to apply, modify, and create templates. integration with other Microsoft programs is included. is course is designed for all individuals including professional acquiring or updating basic skills in creating and editing professional presentations. is course prepares for the Microsoft Office User Certication in MS PowerPoint. --- # CIS 031B — features PowerPoint as a tool for designing, producing and controlling visual elements to build and deliver effective presentations. Creating templates, publishing, customizing, and protecting presentations as well as inserting audio, video, and animations and integrating with other programs is included. is course focuses on the design and effective delivery methods which are explored through project presentations. --- # CIS 032A — introduces personal management software and the use of Microsoft Outlook functions. Topics include management of email, organization of contacts, creation and scheduling of events using calendar, and creating and managing tasks for personal and business use. Customization of Outlook features is also covered. --- # CIS 035 — will dive deep into the world of Microsoft Excel as an advanced spreadsheet course! Whether you're an intermediate user looking to sharpen your skills or an advanced Excel acionado seeking to elevate your expertise, this course is tailored to meet your needs. Explore the advanced features of Excel, including le management, multiple worksheets, data tables, scenario management, and application development with macros using Visual Basic. Come and take your Excel prociency to new heights with CIS 035! --- # CIS 049 — is designed for students who wish to undertake special projects related to a particular eld. Student, under instructor guidance and acknowledgement, may pursue individual exploration after completing or while currently enrolled in at least one course in the department of directed study. Crop Science (CRPSCI) CRPSCI 001 Intro to Plant Science (3) Class Hours: 36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: AG-PS 106L Introduction to Plant Science CRPSCI 001 is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of plant science including structure, growth process, propagation, physiology, growth media, biological competitors, and post-harvest factors of food, ber and ornamental plants. Tech… --- # DT 050 — provides students with an introduction to the trucking industry, rules, and regulations to prepare students for the written test to obtain a CLP (Commercial Learners Permit) from the state of California. Students will also complete the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) requirements for the theory portion of the ELDT (Entry Level Drivers Training). Individuals must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license in order to hold a CLP. --- # DT 052 — will prepare you with the skills and knowledge for a career in the Truck Driving industry. Faculty will provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment covering vehicle inspection and control portions for the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) in the state of California. Students will leave the class well-prepared for both federal and state commercial driving requirements. --- # DT 053 — provides practical and theoretical training in the operation of material handling equipment jack), and the loading and securement of cargo on various types of commercial vehicles. Students receive training in loading commercial vehicles to comply with both axle weight and securement laws. In addition, students also develop their skills in minor maintenance for an inspection of load securement devices. --- # DT 058 — provides practical and theoretical knowledge in the operation of two- and three-axle tractor-trailer combinations on a driving range and highway. Students will drive commercial vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and be introduced to shifting a dual-range transmission. Additionally, students will be oriented in California state laws pertaining to a commercial motor vehicle, which prepares them for the CDL Skills and Knowledge Test for the Class A license. Students will also complete the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) requirements for the behind-the- wheel public road portion of the ELDT (Entry Level Drivers Training). --- # DT 059 — provides practical and theoretical knowledge in the operation of two- and three-axle tractor-trailer combinations on a driving range and highway with lengths over 65 feet, including single and double trailers. Students will develop hand, eye, and foot coordination for shifting various types of dual-range transmissions on the driving range and in real-life city and highway traffic. --- # DT 074 — Hazardous Materials Transporta Class Hours: 18 Lecture Hazardous Materials Transportation --- # DT 094 — provides students with the opportunity to explore the operation and repair of modern diesel engines. Students will learn principles and theories by running, testing, diagnosing, disassembling and reassembling modern engines. --- # DT 095 — provides students with the opportunity to explore the operation and repair of modern computer-controlled diesel engines. Students will gain hands on experience in the principles and theories by testing and diagnosing computer- controlled diesel engines. --- # DT 096 — provides students with an introduction to agriculture and industrial heavy equipment hydraulic systems. Students will gain hands on experience in the principles and theories by testing, diagnosing, and repairing heavy equipment hydraulic components and systems. --- # DT 097 — provides students with an introduction to the operation and repair of agriculture and industrial heavy equipment systems including. Students will gain hands on experience in the principles and theories by testing, diagnosing, disassembling, repairing and reassembling heavy equipment components and systems. Course Descriptions 191 Digital Media (DMGR) --- # DMGR 001 — welcomes you to explore the creative world of digital media through hands-on learning. Learn essential skills like basic computer use, digital image capture, image manipulation, illustration, layout, time-based media, and 3D design. Dive into emerging technologies shaping media's future. is course is designed to encourage unique perspectives and creativity while building a strong foundation in digital media tools and techniques. --- # DMGR 002 — allows you to discover the power of social media to connect, create, and collaborate with others. Together we'll explore both the possibilities and challenges of various platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and wikis. rough hands-on activities, you'll gain practical experience with different forms of social media technology and learn how to use them effectively and responsibly. By the end of the course, you'll have the tools and understanding to condently evaluate and navigate new social media platforms, empowering you to use them productively in today's digital landscape. --- # DMGR 003 — is designed to equip students with foundational skills for a career in digital media by covering the core principles of visual design, concept development, and the creative design process. Students will learn essential production and presentation techniques while exploring storytelling as a key element of effective digital media. rough hands-on projects and practical applications, this course will prepare students to develop, design, and present compelling digital content for a variety of platforms. --- # DMGR 004 — explores essential topics for aspiring digital creators, including building and rening a digital portfolio establishing an online business presence, and managing a digital media or content creation business. Students will gain practical skills to succeed in the digital marketplace and develop a professional portfolio to showcase their work. Earth Science (ESCI) --- # ENG 006 — introduces students to America's literary traditions from their beginnings to the second half of the nineteenth century. rough analysis of varied works, including Native American tales through Colonial perspectives, students will engage in critical thinking, gaining a deeper understanding of the early literary traditions that shaped the country. --- # ENG 007 — introduces students to British literature, providing a chronological survey of its development from the early Middle Ages to the late eighteenth century. Special attention is given to critical thinking, analytical writing skills, and appreciation of British literature through discussion and written analysis of representative works in their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. --- # ENG 051A — aids students in developing the necessary skills and experiences to make them effective readers, writers, and speakers. e course provides practice in reading, in writing essays of 750 words or more, and in verbal communication. . English (ENGL) ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (3) Class Hours: 54 Lecture Prerequisite(s): ENG 051A Anti-Requisite(s): ESL 001 Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: ENGL 100 Academic Reading and Writing In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing (3) Class Hours: 54 Lecture Prerequisite… --- # ESL 120 — is for students whose native language is not English. is course includes listening and speaking practice with an emphasis on developing conversation skills for everyday situations. Class Hours: 54 Lecture ESL for College and Work --- # ESL 210 — is designed to help the English Language Learner acquire general language skills needed to function effectively in work and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on the practice of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and computer skills. is low-intermediate level ESL course develops oral and written communication skills in English within the context of work environments. Students study and practice vocabulary for communicating with employers, customers, and industry professionals. Students learn about their profession and explore opportunities in their career industry. --- # ESL 125 — is for students whose native language is not English but who can already speak basic English. is course continues conversation practice with an emphasis on increasing vocabulary and uency. Students may enroll in 1 unit (6 weeks of study), 2 units (12 weeks of study), or 3 units (18 weeks of study) per semester. --- # ESL 130 — is for students whose native language is not English. is course emphasizes beginning reading, basic grammar and sentence writing. Students may enroll in 1 unit (6 weeks of study), 2 units (12 weeks of study), or 3 units (18 weeks of study) per semester. --- # ESL 135 — is for students who have advanced ESL skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Students will practice communication skills necessary for career and life. is will be done through presentations, role playing, and mock interviews. Equine Science (EQSCI) EQSCI 008 Groom Elite I (3) Class Hours: 36 Lecture | 54 Laboratory P/NP Transfers to: CSU Groom Elite I EQSCI 008 prepares students for entry level jobs in the racing industry. e course covers horse care skills that are essential to effective racing programs such as horse health, stable management, feeding, and race day activities. e course is part of a two-part series that prepares students for Groom Elite Certication. EQSCI 009 Groom Elite… --- # FSS 005 — is an introduction to food safety principles with an overview of career opportunities, food safety technologies environmental sources and transport mechanisms of food-borne pathogens, and the role of site conditions. An overview Good Agricultural Practices for farm production is included. Specic guidelines for key agricultural commodities are presented as well as regulations and monitoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for food safety. Field trips may be required. --- # FSS 010 — will provide an overview of the nutritional, chemical and physical properties of the major food constituents (e.g., proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, water, minerals). e importance of organic chemistry and biochemistry in food is explored. Laboratory covers methods of food analysis. --- # FSS 015 — is a lecture and laboratory course designed to prepare students for work in the food processing sector to include the use of material and equipment and corresponding microbiological laboratory skills. e technological aspects of food and water operations is taught with a focus on sanitary inspection procedures and quality control principles. e isolation and identication of micro-organisms by cultural and biochemical techniques are taught. --- # FSS 020 — provides an introduction to the laws and regulations governing the agricultural industry with a focus on food safety. Topics include an overview of government agencies with responsibility to create and enforce laws and regulations to ensure a safe and abundant food supply, public and worker safety, insurance, labor and agriculture organizations, and environmental issues. --- # FSS 025 — provides a review of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points a systematic and science-based approach to food safety through the identication, monitoring and corrective control of critical hazards in food production facilities. e review will include the corresponding verication and validation processes necessary to prove that a food safety management system is scientically valid by gathering evidence to assure that safe food products will be produced once the management system is implemented. --- # FSS 030 — will provide an introduction to food safety plans with applications to preventive controls for human foods and the produce safety rule. e knowledge and skills necessary to conduct an effective audit of food safety management systems will be developed to evaluate regulatory compliance, detect deciencies, and implement corrective and preventative actions. --- # GEOG 001 — focuses on the interconnected systems shaping our planet Earth's diverse landscapes. We will explore atmospheric processes, weather patterns, landforms, and ecosystems, examining how physical processes create unique spatial patterns across the globe. rough maps and analysis, we will investigate how these systems interact, create opportunities and challenges, and how human actions inuence our environment. --- # GEOG 002 — Introduces students to basic geographic concepts to help them understand world regional variation and the importance of global diversity and difference. We examine the physical, the environmental and the human characteristics of different regions as well as how they are related and interact. We emphasize relations among regions, people and look at topics such as trade, economic development, population dynamics, racial ethnic differences. We also analyze the role of regions in the process of globalization as well as the role of diversity and inclusiveness and how they relate to a regions ability to thrive and adapt in the face of uncertainties and rapid global changes. Course Descriptions 201 --- # GEOG 003 — introduces students to the relationship between geography and the development of human cultures. It investigates how geography serves as a frame upon which communities and social groups developed their languages, religions, food and so many other aspects of culture. Particular attention is placed on how these systems of culture interacted with one another and across different places and spaces to create and mold different racial-ethnic groups. --- # GEOG 005 — introduces students to atmospheric processes including solar radiation and energy balances, temperature seasonal changes, moisture exchanges, atmospheric pressure, winds and global circulation, and severe weather conditions. In addition, global, regional, and local climates are investigated as well as the differential impacts on communities of people. Student work will include weather observations and analysis of atmospheric data using charts, weather maps, and radar and satellite imagery from the Internet and other sources. --- # GEOG 016 — provides the opportunity for students to conduct eld studies and to explore the physical and diverse cultural landscape of a selected region. e class focuses on the physical and cultural processes, characteristics, landscapes, cultural diversity, social inequality and racial-ethnic relations. Analysis of specic content will vary by geographic region. --- # GEOG 049 — is designed for students who wish to undertake special projects related to a particular eld. Students, under instructor guidance and acknowledgment, may pursue individual exploration after completing or while currently enrolled in at least one course in the department of directed study. Geology (GEOL) --- # GEOL 003 — is the study of the origin and history of the Earth, the formation of the continents and oceans and the changes they have experienced, the history and distribution of rock formations and mountains, fossils as aids to the dating of rocks, geological time, and the development of living things. Guidance Studies (GS) Class Hours: 9 Lecture P/NP Transition to College for Students With Disabilities --- # GS 100 — will assist students with disabilities in preparing for initial semester in a community college. Navigation of West Hills College-Coalinga campus, resources, academic policies, procedures, and services. Course content with cover issues related to accommodations and resources available to students with disabilities to enable them to be successful in a college setting, including disability evaluation and assessment, alternative media, course selection, and scheduling. --- # GS 102 — is a course designed primarily for students with learning disabilities. is non-transferrable, non-degree applicable course offers both group and individual instruction in the fundamentals of mathematics. Students will work toward individual and group instructional objectives. Students registered in Disabled Students Program and Services may repeat this course as many times as necessary to achieve course objectives. --- # GS 103 — is designed primarily for students with learning disabilities. is non-transferable, non-degree-applicable course offers both group and individual instruction in the development of basic reading and written language skills. Students will utilize assistive technology to further enhance the development of English skills. Students registered in the Disabled Students Program and Services may repeat this course as many times as necessary to achieve course objectives. Course Descriptions 203 --- # GS 104 — provides an introduction to basic computer components and common computer applications with emphasis on developing computer skills and exploring adaptations for effective computer use. is course is designed for students with learning and intellectual disabilities. --- # GS 105 — provides emphasis on home and money management, health, hygiene, and safety, food and nutrition. is course is designed for the students with severe developmental/learning disabilities. --- # GS 106 — provides basic independent living skills, including appropriate social interaction, self-advocacy, self-care community involvement, personal choice and managing life events. Designed for the students with severe developmental/ learning disabilities. --- # HS 005 — Medical Terminology Class Hours: 54 Lecture Advisory(s): ENG 051A Transfers to: CSU C-ID: HIT 103X Medical Terminology --- # HS 015X — Occupational Work Experience Class Hours: Work Experience Transfers to: CSU Occupational Work Experience Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) develops skills and knowledge by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience. It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational plan that incorporates work experience. rough these structured experiences, the students enrich their college studies, which enhance their total development. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment which is intended to assist students in acquiring desir… --- # HS 040 — welcomes students into the vibrant world of Public Health. roughout the course, participants will explore fundamental concepts and terminology, alongside the inspiring history and achievements of public health leaders and organizations. We'll provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse roles within the eld, coupled with an engaging examination of its core disciplines. Together, we'll delve into a variety of essential topics, including the epidemiology of infectious and chronic diseases. We'll discuss strategies for disease prevention and control, emphasizing the analysis of social determinants of health and inclusive approaches to address disparities among diverse populations. Additionally,… --- # HS 045 — provides an overview of the epidemiology and toxicology of substance abuse and its relevance to personal and public health. Students will be introduced to the concept of substance abuse and dependence, the denition of licit and illicit drugs, and the pharmacologic, neurological and physiologic effects of selected substances on the human brain. Political, social and economic factors involved in the supply and demand for drugs will be discussed. Epidemiological data on the prevalence, incidence, and trends of smoking, alcohol, prescription and other drug dependencies in the U.S. will be covered, as well as risk factors associated with the use and abuse of these substances. Current options for recovery… --- # HS 061 — Nurse Assistant Training Class Hours: 63 Lecture | 135 Laboratory Prerequisite(s): Students must be at least 17 years of age, pass a physical examination, and submit ngerprints for FBI and DOJ clearance; Students must possess an "American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider" certicate. Nurse Assistant Training --- # HS 080 — Intro to Medical Professional Class Hours: 36 Lecture P/NP Introduction to Medical Professional --- # HS 082 — Medical Assisting Administrati Class Hours: 117 Lecture | 81 Laboratory Prerequite(s): BUS-028 and HS-080 or HS-005 Entrance Skills: 1) College-level reading and writing in English, 2) Computer literacy skills including Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Outlook, and 3) Certication- CPR for Health Care Provider - American Heart Association Medical Assisting Administrative --- # HS 084 — focuses on the essential back-office clinical skills necessary to support doctors and other medical personnel in a variety of office and clinical settings as a back-office medical assistant. You will participate in the classroom, skills lab, and community learning activities as a part of this course. is course meets the standards and guidelines adopted by the American Association of Medical Assistants Medical Assisting Review Board and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs --- # HS 086X — is a practical application of the theory and skills learned in the classroom and lab. In this variable unit course you will participate in the physician's office or clinic providing services under the direct supervision of the clinic manager or physician, and the indirect supervision of the internship instructor. In this course, you will apply the principles and skills you have learned in class and the skills lab to a real-world medical office. Students completing the Medical Assisting Administrative will complete 54 hours (1 unit), and students completing Medical Assisting Clinical will complete 108 hours (2 units). To earn the Medical Assisting Certicate of Completion, you will complete a total of 162 hour… --- # HS 088 — will present prospective health care professionals with industry related language, abbreviations, and terminology Students will learn to build common medical terms by using prexes, suffixes, roots and stems. Students will apply medical terminology in written and verbal communication activities. Heating Ventilation & Air Cond (HVAC) --- # HVAC 060 — Fundamentals of HVAC Class Hours: 18 Lecture | 108 Laboratory Advisory(s): IMT-060 Fundamentals of HVAC --- # HVAC 061 — Intro. Heating and Refrigerati Class Hours: 18 Lecture | 162 Laboratory Advisory(s): IMT-060 Introduction to Heating and Refrigeration Cycles --- # HVAC 062 — is an intermediate course in the Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning program. Topics include practical and theoretical training in Fasteners, Hardware, Wiring terminations, Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting. is course also includes troubleshooting the following areas of HVAC systems including cooling, heat pumps, gas heating, oil heating, and accessories. --- # HIST 021 — World History II Class Hours: 54 Lecture Prerequisite(s): ENG 051A Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: HIST 160 World History II --- # HIST 032 — will examine the social, political, and economic experiences of Mexicans living in the United States beginning with their Pre-Columbian heritage through the Spanish colonial era, the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. Emphasis will be on how these experiences have helped to shape the culture of Chicanos in the modern era. --- # HRCM 001 — is an overview of the structure and nancial performances of the hospitality industry. Topics include food and lodging, resorts, tourism enterprises, attractions and related operations. e course has a strong focus on orientation to customer services, cultural/economic trends and career opportunities. Humanities (HUM) --- # HUM 001 — is a survey course dealing with the development of religion, art, literature, drama, music, architecture philosophy, and "cultural achievements" of the western tradition, with special emphasis upon their historical context. --- # HUM 032 — explores cinema as a 20th-century art form, inviting students to view and analyze historically and artistically signicant lms. e course covers the artistic and technical aspects of lmmaking, the business and history of the lm industry, and the close analysis of lms from various genres. Students will examine broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture through a diverse range of productions and lm movements. Topics include modes of production, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology, and critical analysis as well as representations of race/ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, and ability. Industrial Mechanics Tech (IMT) --- # IMT 061 — provides introductory training for the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic credentials. Topics include orientation to the trade, tools, fasteners and anchors, oxyfuel cutting, gaskets and packing, trade mathematics, construction drawings, pumps and drivers, valves, test instruments, material handling, mobile and support equipment, and lubrication. --- # IMT 062 — provides students with intermediate skills needed to be an industrial maintenance mechanic. Topics include jobsite layout; components of piping systems; copper and plastic pipe; ferrous metal pipe; identication, installation and maintenance of valves; hydrostatic and pneumatic testing; bearings; low-pressure and high-pressure steam systems; distillation towers and vessels; heaters, furnaces, and heat exchangers; cooling tower; n fans and tube work. --- # IMT 070 — provides students with advanced skills needed to be an industrial maintenance mechanic. Topics include advanced trade math, precision measuring tools, installing bearings and couplings, setting baseplates and prealignment, conventional alignment, installing belt and chain drives and mechanical seals. Course Descriptions 211 Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) --- # IS 051 — prepares students for the opportunity to earn college WHCC course credit for prior learning acquired through on the-job training, independent study, or volunteer and personal experiences. Students reect on their learning experiences and develop a portfolio to showcase their learning and mastery of the material. Kinesiology (KINES) KINES 001 Introduction to Kinesiology (3) Class Hours: 54 Lecture Advisory(s): ENG 001A (ENGL C1000) Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: KIN 100 Introduction to Kinesiology KINES 001 is an introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology will be discussed along with career opportunities… --- # MATH 010A — and are placed into this course using multiple measures. e parent course is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. is course focuses on the necessary supporting skills for the study of the development of quantitative reasoning and the real number systems and subsystems. --- # MATH 010B — is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. e course covers counting methods, elementary probability, and statistics. Topics from geometry include polygons, congruence and similarity, measurement, geometric transformations, coordinate geometry, and selected applications. is class does not satisfy the G. E. quantitative reasoning requirement for non Liberal Studies majors at four-year institutions. --- # MATH 016 — is designed to prepare students for calculus, and includes the study of polynomial, absolute value, radical rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, and polar coordinates. e study of trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, and introduction to vectors. --- # MATH 017 — is a great course to review all the different functions before starting your Calculus class. It covers all these functions: linear, polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions. We will be concentrating more on the graphing of the above functions but also going in-depth with the logarithmic and trigonometric functions. We will also cover polar coordinates and graphs as well as arithmetic and geometric sequences --- # MATH 045 — is a college level liberal arts mathematics course surveying a collection of topics including Management Science, Social Choice, Statistics and Growth and Symmetry. (Satises CSU Fresno Gen. Ed. CORE, Quantitative Reasoning). --- # MATH 049 — /099 are designed for student who wish to undertake special projects related to mathematics. Students, under instructor guidance and acknowledgement, may pursue individual exploration after completing or while currently enrolled in at least one course in the department of directed study. Course Descriptions 215 --- # MATH 061 — is the rst course in a two semester sequential elementary and intermediate algebra program. Topics for elementary algebra include arithmetic review, solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables, solving linear systems, operations with polynomials, solving equations by factoring, operations with rational expressions, and addition of radical expressions. --- # MATH 063 — is the second course in a two semester sequential elementary and intermediate algebra sequence. Topics for intermediate algebra include factoring, solving quadratic, rational and radical equations, inequalities, integer and rational exponents, graphing conics, functions, scientic notation, and applications. --- # MATH 064 — covers Elementary and Intermediate Algebra in one semester, eliminating the repetitiveness of the traditional two-semester sequence. is course is designed for students who either have had some previous exposure to elementary algebra or have a facility for learning math. is course satises the intermediate algebra requirement for any transfer-level math course. Music (MUS) --- # NC 100 — provides tutorial services to assist students in successfully attaining their educational objectives. Hours will vary depending upon individual student needs. Tutoring will take place in the Learning Resource Center. --- # NC 050 — is an intensive introduction to tutoring and Supplemental Instruction information, techniques, and experiences that will make them more effective tutors/SI leaders. --- # NC 061 — Nurse Assistant Training Class Hours: 63 Lecture | 135 Laboratory P/NP Prerequisite(s): 1) Students must be at least 17 years of age and pass a physical examination and submit ngerprints for FBI and DOJ clearance. 2) Students must possess an "American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider" certicate. Nurse Assistant Training --- # NC 110 — equips students with essential computer skills necessary for success in diverse professional settings. rough engaging lectures and practical computer lab sessions, students will develop prociency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), as well as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and other key online platforms built around computer-based tasks. e course covers effective Internet navigation, proper email etiquette, and best practices for digital communication. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience with word processing, spreadsheets, workbooks, and presentation software, applying these skills to real-world business challenges through interactive projects. --- # NC 115 — is for students whose native language is not English. is course includes developing non-native speaker oral skills to establish and maintain direct conversation and communication with native speakers of English. is course focuses on a range of skill sets; including improving listening comprehension, speaking through correct grammatical use with an emphasis on developing conversation skills for everyday situations, beginning vocabulary, and sentence building. --- # NC 120 — is for students whose native language is not English. is course includes listening and speaking through correct grammatical use with an emphasis on developing conversation skills for everyday situations. Class Hours: 36 Lecture P/NP Corequisite(s): ENG 001A (ENGL C1000) College Reading and Writing Preparedness --- # NC 200 — is designed to provide support for students in English 001A. is course will give students additional time in class to better prepare them for the rigorous English 001A material. is course is combines with English 001A; students who wish to receive the additional curricular support will need to be enrolled in this section as well as its 001A counterpart. --- # NC 201 — is a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in intermediate algebra. Topics include: a review of computational skills, order of operations, factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, linear and quadratic functions. Intended for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 064 or MATH 063. Course Descriptions 217 --- # NC 202 — is a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in statistics. Topics include concepts from arithmetic, pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, and descriptive statistics that are needed to understand the basics of college-level statistics. e course is for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 025. --- # NC 203 — is a review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in precalculus. Topics include: a review of computational skills developed in intermediate algebra, factoring, operations on rational and radical expressions, absolute value equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations, conic sections, functions including composition and inverses, an in-depth focus on quadratic functions, and a review of topics from geometry. is course is intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in MATH 015 or MATH 016. --- # NC 204 — is a support class that will cover math topics such as algebraic operations, functions, data analysis, modeling, and problem-solving. We will analyze practice problems and work together to strengthen our skills and understanding of these topics with the purpose of succeeding in MATH 045, Contemporary Mathematics. is course is only for students who are enrolled in MATH 045 at the same time. --- # NC 205 — Structure & Concepts in Math I Class Hours: 18 Lecture P/NP Corequisite(s): MATH 010A Structure & Concepts in Math I Support --- # NC 206 — is a support class to review basic skills and concepts that you might have forgotten. Topics include concepts from arithmetic, pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, and descriptive statistics, which are necessary skills you will need to be successful in MATH 039. is course is only for students who are enrolled in MATH 039 at the same time. Class Hours: 54 Lecture P/NP ESL for College and Work --- # NC 210 — is designed to help the English Language Learner acquire general language skills needed to function effectively in work and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on practice of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and computer skills. is noncredit low-intermediate level ESL course develops oral and written communication skills in English within the context of work environments. Students study and practice vocabulary for communicating with employers, customers, and industry professionals. Students learn about American customer service culture and explore opportunities in their career industry. --- # NC 125 — Inter Read, Writing & Speaking Class Hours: 54 Lecture P/NP Intermediate Reading, Writing & Speaking --- # NC 130 — Advanced Reading, Writi & Spea Class Hours: 54 Lecture P/NP Advanced Reading, Writing & Speaking --- # NC 144 — provides students with the basic skills for understanding safety in the workplace. Topics covered include OSHA regulations, personal protective equipment, and common workplace hazards. Students will learn proper use of common tools and safety in workplace situations. Successful students will receive an official OSHA10 card, accepted by industry, as documentation of course completion. --- # NC 145 — provides students with knowledge and skills on how to select, inspect, use, and care for levels; use of feeler gauges calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and surface plates. Measuring tools to monitor and evaluate equipment such as dial indicators, pyrometers, and thermal/vibration analysis will also be covered. Students will be able to apply these precise measuring skills to various manufacturing practices such as measuring tolerances in equipment or products. --- # NC 146 — will prepare you with the skills and knowledge of industrial valves necessary to advance your career as a skilled industrial maintenance mechanic. Faculty will provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment covering industrial valve identication, install and maintenance. Course Descriptions 219 --- # NC 147 — will prepare you with the skills and knowledge of industrial bearings necessary to advance your career as a skilled industrial maintenance mechanic. Faculty will provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment covering bearing identication, troubleshooting and replacement. --- # NC 148 — will prepare you with the skills and knowledge of industrial pumps and drives necessary to advance your career as a skilled industrial maintenance mechanic. Faculty will provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment covering industrial pump and drive uses, install, and maintenance. --- # NC 149 — will prepare you with the skills and knowledge of industrial machine alignment necessary to advance your career as a skilled industrial maintenance mechanic. Faculty will provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment covering baseplates and the alignment of motors and coupling systems. --- # NC 150 — will prepare you with the skills and knowledge of industrial gaskets and seals necessary to advance your career as a skilled industrial maintenance mechanic. Faculty will provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment covering industrial gaskets and seal identication, install and maintenance. --- # NC 151 — provides students with an introduction to the trucking industry, rules, and regulations to prepare students for the written test to obtain a CLP (Commercial Learners Permit) from the state of California. Students will also complete the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) requirements for the theory portion of the ELDT (Entry Level Drivers Training). Individuals must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license in order to hold a CLP. --- # NC 152 — will prepare you with the skills and knowledge for a career in the Truck Driving industry. Faculty will provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment covering vehicle inspection and control portions for the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) in the state of California. Students will leave the class well-prepared for both federal and state commercial driving requirements. --- # NC 152A — is for legal residents who want to become citizens of the United States. e course provides an introduction to the naturalization process, clarifying eligibility requirements, forms and interview procedures, photo specications, and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship. In addition, this course will prepare the students to demonstrate their prociency in writing, reading, and the understanding of the English language. --- # NC 152B — Citizenship/US Hist & Govern Class Hours: 36 Lecture P/NP Citizenship/U.S. History and Government --- # NC 157 — is a course in mild exercise designed essentially for middle and older adults who, for one reason or another, have not maintained a satisfactory level of physical activity. --- # NC 158 — provides practical and theoretical knowledge in the operation of two- and three-axle tractor trailer combinations on a driving range and highway. Student will drive commercial vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and be introduced to shifting a dual-range transmission. Additionally, students will be oriented in California state laws pertaining to a commercial motor vehicle, which prepares them for the CDL Skills and Knowledge Test for the Class A license. Students will also complete the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) requirements for the behind-the- wheel public road portion of the ELDT (Entry Level Drivers Training). --- # NC 160 — equips individuals with the skills and knowledge base necessary to pass the GED exam. Students review the ve GED content areas (language arts-reading and writing, mathematics, social studies, and science) with particular emphasis on writing and math. Instructors will assess individual skills levels to help the student focus on tutoring weakness into strengths. Additionally, the GED Preparation program will provide students with Adult Basic Education (ABE)lessons which include the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Test, offering opportunities to further build skills in the areas of reading, writing, and math. Along with (ABE) training, the GED Preparation program will also provide Basic Skills/ Eng… --- # NC 162 — prepares individuals with the skills and knowledge base necessary to pass the HSE exam. Students review the examination content areas (language arts - reading and writing, mathematics, social studies, and science) with particular emphasis on writing and math. Instructors will assess individual skill levels to help the student focus on tutoring weaknesses into strengths. --- # NC 169 — offers students the opportunity to test for a commercial drivers license with the California DMV Motor Vehicles). Students will utilize classroom and laboratory experiences to license as a commercial driver. Course Descriptions 221 --- # NC 180 — is an introduction to unmanned aerial systems UAS, applications of UAS; and ight procedures. ese topics are designed to provide familiarity with terminology, value of UAS in business, and use of UAS for imagery and data collection. is course is a precursor to a series of credit courses on liability issues, ight techniques, and passing the Part 107 certication test. --- # NC 181 — will provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students to develop the ability to plan and direct autonomous ight operations. e course provides detailed instruction and practice in ight operations of rotor and xed- wing types of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Flight operations include: development of mission plan for autonomous ight; preight checks and documentations; launch, ight, and return home techniques; and post-ight operations. Students are recommended to have a Part 107 certication license for class. UAS are provided, though students have the option to use their own UAS if it meets requirements. --- # NC 182 — provides a supportive, collaborative environment in which students will gain fundamental understanding of ow, pressure, and friction loss in irrigation systems. Students will develop the ability to operate, schedule, and manage advanced irrigation systems and explore the application of these concepts in diverse settings and contexts, developing the skills needed for success in a variety of agricultural, landscaping, and water management roles. --- # NC 183 — provides computer literacy for the technician working with eld tablets, handheld computers, or mobile devices in irrigation, pest management, agriculture production, animal science, precision agriculture, or industrial technical areas. e course focuses on advanced settings and functions usually found within mobile devices including GPS, inertial measurement units, temperature or other data collection sensors, and the apps that utilize them. --- # NC 184 — provides students with the basic skills to determine the proper maintenance tasks for common agriculture irrigation ltering systems, complete those tasks, and evaluate the proper operation of a ltering system. Fundamental knowledge of lter system types, parts, functions, and purposes will also be covered. --- # NC 185A — provides students with the knowledge and skills to install in-eld sensors including: volumetric water content and soil tension moisture sensors, and pressure transducers for irrigation lines. Best practices for installation will be discussed and demonstrated in the eld. In addition the value of other sensors such as sap ow, surface renewal, and owmeters will be discussed. --- # NC 185B — provides an understanding of how automated irrigation operates and the knowledge and skills to install an automated irrigation system in the eld. Two different automated systems will be used as examples to identify components, select and install correct conguration based on a systems design, check for correct connections, and complete mounting in the eld. --- # NC 185C — provides understanding of how automated irrigation operates and the detailed use of software to complete an automated irrigation schedule. Two different irrigation software will be used to identify communication nodes, monitor pressures and ow, and turn on pumps and valves for a specied time period. --- # NC 186 — provides students with supportive, hands-on training to develop the ability to perform basic maintenance tasks for pumping systems and irrigation lines including pump lubrication, evaluation of bearings, troubleshooting, and care and ushing of lines. We will work together to help you to gain an understanding of irrigation system parts and functions, in short, to keep water owing and plants growing! --- # NC 191 — Agriculture Technical Literacy Class Hours: 36 Lecture P/NP Agriculture Technical Literacy In NC 191, you will develop the skills to identify and utilize digital technology in agriculture, write effective agricultural technical reports, and interpret industry documents. Upon completion you'll be equipped to leverage technology for enhanced farm management and data analysis, contributing to a more diverse and equitable agricultural industry. Course Descriptions 223 --- # NC 192 — Agricultural Systems Class Hours: 54 Lecture P/NP Agricultural Systems In NC 192, you will dive into understanding the core principles of the agricultural industry, exploring plant science, crop production systems, and animal systems. rough this course, will acquire essential knowledge and skills to navigate these systems effectively, fostering equity and understanding within the agricultural community. --- # NC 193 — Agricultural Safety Class Hours: 36 Lecture P/NP Agricultural Safety In NC 193, you will learn how to maintain a safe and compliant work environment in agriculture by following Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards, safely operating hand power tools, and implementing best practices for manufacturing, food safety, and sanitation. rough these skills, you'll be empowered to prioritize workplace safety and uphold the dignity of all individuals involved in agricultural operations. --- # NC 194 — Equip Operatns, Config. & Trou Class Hours: 54 Lecture P/NP Equipment Operation, Conguration, & Troubleshooting In NC 194, you will gain hands-on experience operating electronic and mechanical equipment used in agriculture, setting up equipment safely for tasks, and troubleshooting issues across electrical, mechanical, and software systems. Whether you're a novice or an experienced technician, this course ensures you will develop a robust understanding to succeed in industrial, agricultural, and mechanical elds. rough inclusive practices, you will thrive in mastering the intricacies of various equipment, fostering an en… --- # PA 003 — looks at the cinema as a 20th century art form. Students will view historically and artistically signicant lms in class and learn how to critique them. Students will also develop an understanding of both the artistic and technical aspects of lm as well as the business and politics of the lm industry. --- # PA 022 — is the presentation of a full length production before a public audience. Students will learn work readiness skills integrated as a part of the intense disciplined rehearsal process of a dramatic production. Students will specialize in either acting, technical theatre, design, costumes or public relations while working with the director and designers to create a production/performance team. is course is only offered during the summer. --- # PA 023 — is a form of theatre which expresses the culture and identity of the Chicano through development of self expression. is course will give the student a basic introduction to the working ideology and methodology of El Teatro Campesino. PA 23 will introduce the student to some acting techniques and Chicano/Latino dramatic works. e course will also illustrate the present reality of the Chicano way of life throughout the stage production. --- # PA 025 — provides instruction in basic modern, jazz and folkloric dance techniques for the performing arts Pharmacology (PHARM) PHARM 003 Pharmacology 3 (3) Class Hours: 54 Lecture Prerequisite(s): HS 005 and BIO 032 Advisory(s): ENG 001A (ENGL C1000), BIO 035, and MATH 063 Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: HIT 107X Introduction to Pharmacology PHARM 003 is a course tailored to nursing students who are just beginning their journey into the world of pharmacology or who seek to refresh or remediate pharmacology. roughout this course, we'll dive into the essential terminology and concepts of pharmacology, explore different drug categories and their uses, understand how drugs work (mechanism of action), lear… --- # PHIL 001 — introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge, and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, or mind. e philosophies of both Western and non-Western cultures will also be contrasted and compared. --- # PE 003 — Badminton Class Hours: 54 Laboratory Transfers to: UC/CSU Badminton --- # PE 006 — Body Conditioning Class Hours: 54 Laboratory Transfers to: UC/CSU Body Conditioning --- # PE 011 — Golf Class Hours: 54 Laboratory Transfers to: UC/CSU Golf --- # PE 016 — Jogging and Power Walking Class Hours: 54 Laboratory Transfers to: UC/CSU Jogging and Power Walking --- # PE 019 — is designed for assessment of students' tness and ability levels. With this assessment, an individualized exercise program is designed to meet the students' tness needs. e tness components to be emphasized will include an increase in muscular strength and endurance, exibility and cardiovascular endurance. --- # PE 021A — is the rst in a series of four courses designed to emphasize proper techniques of stretching and warm-up prior to exercise, proper use of all lifting and cardiovascular endurance stations, and skills that develop overall tness. is course is an introduction into body composition, metabolism, and heart rate in a lab setting. --- # PE 021B — is the second in a series of four courses designed to emphasize a beginning level in proper techniques of stretching and warm-up prior to exercise, proper use of all lifting and cardiovascular endurance stations, and skills that develop overall tness. Students will develop an intermediate level of expertise in improving weight lifting and aerobic baselines with emphasis on individual programs that target specic outcomes. Course Descriptions 227 --- # PE 021C — is the third in a series of four courses designed to improve overall tness by emphasizing proper techniques of stretching and warm-up prior to exercise, and proper use of all lifting and cardiovascular endurance stations. --- # PE 021D — is the fourth in a series of four courses designed to improve overall tness is by emphasizing proper techniques of stretching and warm-up prior to exercise, and proper use of all lifting and cardiovascular endurance stations. --- # PE 022A — is the rst in a series of four courses designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic skills of volleyball play. e course will develop introductory skills and knowledge of the game, with specic emphasis on the game of volleyball as a component of lifelong wellness and as a component of physical tness. --- # PE 022B — is the second in a series of four courses intermediate skills necessary for participation in competitive volleyball. e course will develop intermediate skills and knowledge of the game, with specic emphasis on the game of volleyball as a component of lifelong wellness and as a component of physical tness. --- # PE 022C — is the third in a series of four courses skills necessary for participation in competitive volleyball. e course will develop advanced skills and knowledge of the game, with specic emphasis on the game of volleyball as a component of lifelong wellness and as a component of physical tness. --- # PE 022D — is the fourth in a series of four courses skills necessary for participation in competitive volleyball. e course will develop advanced skills and knowledge of the game, with specic emphasis on the individual skills as they relate to defensive and offensive systems. e course will also correlate the game of volleyball as a component of lifelong wellness and as a component of physical tness. --- # PE 023 — Weight Training Class Hours: 54 Laboratory Transfers to: UC/CSU Weight Training --- # PE 025A — is an introductory course designed to present basic skills in the sport of soccer, including dribbling, passing trapping, shooting and goal keeping. is course will also give the students knowledge and practice in the offensive and defensive strategies involved in the game of soccer. --- # PT 101 — aims to equip students for success in the Coalinga College Psychiatric Technician Program. roughout the course, students will be provided with a comprehensive program handbook, orientation to policies and procedures, access to calendars and syllabi, guidance on travel expectations, and the necessary materials to thrive in their studies. --- # PT 050 — will present an overview of basic human anatomy and physiology necessary to provide psychiatric technician students with the foundational understanding of the structure and function of healthy human body systems and changes associated with aging. --- # PT 051 — Fundamentals of Nursing Class Hours: 90 Lecture Prerequisite(s): VNPT 090, HS 080, or PT 050 Prerequisite(s): HS 088 or HS 005 Corequisite(s): PT 051L Fundamentals of Nursing --- # PT 051L — will present basic nursing care skills and the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse/psychiatric technician. Students will attend course in both skills laboratory and community patient care environments including skilled nursing facilities. Students will be required to travel to community sites. --- # PT 052 — is a foundational course covering intermediate and advanced nursing care skills for professional nurses and psychiatric technicians. Using a body-systems approach, students will study medical/surgical nursing skills with a strong theoretical foundation for patient care. PT 052 is paired with PT 052L, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience that merges theoretical knowledge with practical clinical training. --- # PT 052L — will allow the application of intermediate and advanced nursing care skills in developing the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse/psychiatric technician. Students will learn medical/surgical nursing skills using a body-systems approach, and provide hands-on patient care at community based clinical sites. --- # PT 060 — will present an overview of basic human development from gestation though adult necessary to provide psychiatric technician students with the foundational understanding of growth and development during the human life span. --- # PT 061 — examines the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the framework of residential care and treatment facilities. Students will learn strategies and concepts that build upon basic nursing skills in the management and care of this special population. Course Descriptions 233 --- # PT 061L — will provide students the opportunity to apply foundational principals in the care of clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Students will be required to travel to community sites and follow policy and procedures according to industry standards. --- # PT 062 — examines the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities originating from genetic and gestational factors, providing students with a deep understanding of these conditions. Students will also learn about the history and application of applied behavior analysis and behavior modication strategies. is course has a corequisite, --- # PT 062L — will allow the application of nursing care skills in developing the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse/psychiatric technician. Students will develop nursing skills and behavior modication practices within the context of developmental and intellectual disabilities and provide hands-on patient care at community based clinical sites. --- # PT 070 — Psychology for Nurses Class Hours: 36 Lecture Psychology for Nurses --- # PT 071 — will introduce psychological and mental health concepts as they relate to the professional Psychiatric Technician e causes, prevention, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders will be examined by providing practice in interpersonal skills, self-understanding, problem solving communication, and the use of rehabilitation methods in providing patient care. --- # PT 071L — will allow the introductory applications of hands-on patient care in the area of psychological and mental health to individuals at the forensic clinical sites related to the Psychiatric Technician profession. e causes, prevention and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders will be examined by providing practice in interpersonal skills, self- understanding, problem solving, communication, and the use of rehabilitation methods in providing patient care. Students will be expected to travel to clinical sites. --- # PT 072 — will be an in-depth study of psychological and mental health concepts as they relate to the professional psychiatric technician. You will examine the causes, prevention, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. e course will provide practice in interpersonal skills, self-understanding, problem-solving, communication, and the use of rehabilitation methods in providing patient care. PT 072L is a corequisite to this course in which you will apply these skills in clinical settings. --- # PT 081 — is an overview of basic pharmacological principles, terminology, legal, and safety aspects of medication administration as it pertains to the role of the psychiatric technician, vocational nurse, or registered nurse. is course will help you to understand drug classications, effects, and client teaching principles with an emphasis on anti-infective, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and diabetes medications. --- # PT 082 — is a continuation of basic pharmacological principals, terminology, legal and safety aspects of medication administration as it pertains to the role of the psychiatric technician. is course will help students understand drug classications, effects, and client teaching principals with emphasis on: central nervous system drugs, musculoskeletal drugs, gastrointestinal drugs, endocrine drugs, non-steroidal anti-inammatory drugs, anti-anemics, reproductive medications, immunizing agents and antiseptic/disinfectants. --- # PT 083 — is a continuation of basic pharmacological principals, terminology, and legal and safety aspects of medication administration as it pertains to the role of psychiatric technician. is course will help students understand drug classications, effects, and client teaching principals with emphasis on: autonomic system medications, antipsychotics, antidepressants, opioids, sedative-hypnotics, anesthetics, anxiolytics and the principles of drug dependence and addiction. Course Descriptions 235 Psychology (PSYC) PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology (3) Class Hours: 54 Lecture Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology is course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the… --- # SOC 003 — explores diversity in family dynamics including historical and recent changes. Topics focus on socio-cultural and economic forces shaping the family, love, mate selection, sexuality, communication patterns, parenthood, and dissolution. Students will learn how paired relationships work in contemporary mass society, why they succeed, and why they sometimes fail. --- # SOC 005 — includes the sociological analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism. Examines the cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities, as well as historical and contemporary patterns of interaction between various racial and ethnic groups. Soil Science (SLSCI) SLSCI 021 Introduction to Soil Science (4) Class Hours: 54 Lecture | 54 Laboratory P/NP Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: AG-PS 128 128L Introduction to Soil Science SLSCI 021 is the study of soil formation, classication, and characteristics. Additional study topics include soil use and management, chemistry, fertility, salinity, erosion, organic matter, and microbiology. Laboratory… --- # SPAN 001 — is an introductory course that teaches beginning language acquisition in a cultural context through listening speaking, reading, and writing. e students will interact with authentic language in a cultural context. --- # SPAN 002 — Elementary Spanish II Class Hours: 72 Lecture Prerequisite(s): SPAN 001 or One year of high school Spanish Transfers to: UC/CSU C-ID: SPAN 110 Elementary Spanish II --- # SPAN 003 — teaches culture and facilitates Spanish language acquisition through listening, speaking, reading and writing Students will continue to interact with authentic Spanish language in context. Content is expanded beyond "survival" needs of the immediate environment in order to express personal meaning and to apply different strategies and techniques to go beyond casual conversation and express opinions, make suggestions on familiar topics, as well as some abstract issues and plans. Students demonstrate an increased awareness of cultural norms, values, and culturally relevant appropriate customs and events. Accuracy becomes quite high for high frequency structures and vocabulary but more complex discourse… --- # VNPT 090 — is a basic skills math course designed primarily for students entering or enrolled in vocational training related to health care. e course focuses on the foundational math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Students will build on basic computational math skills to solve conversation problems between different systems of measurement. Welding Technology (WT) --- # WT 015X — develops skills and knowledge by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational plan that incorporates work experience. rough these structured experiences, the students enrich their college studies, which enhances their total development. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment which is intended to assist students in acquiring desirable work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in the eld of the student's major. Students may earn up to 8 units per semester for a maximum of 16 total units. Credits are awarded for paid or voluntary work. For every 7… --- # WT 071 — is an introduction to shielded metal arc welding SMAW equipment and setup; shielded metal arc electrodes; SMAW beads and llet welds and joint t-up and alignment. Course Descriptions 241 --- # WT 072 — is the study and application of advanced shielded metal arc welding and theoretical training intended to build upon basic SMAW skills including groove welds and backing. Topics also include V-groove and open root V-groove welds for the following positions: at, horizontal, vertical and overhead. --- # WT 073 — is an introduction to metallurgy and common weld symbols used for certied welders. Topics include theoretical instruction in reading welding symbols and welding detail drawings, physical characteristics and mechanical properties and preheating and post-heating of metals. --- # WT 074 — consists of practical and theoretical training in gas metal arc welding (FCAW). Topics include equipment and ller metals as well as plate in the 1G (at), 2G (horizontal), 3G (vertical) and 4G (overhead) positions. --- # WT 075 — consists of practical training on the setup of SMAW equipment for open-root V-groove welds. Students will learn procedures for making open-root V-groove welds with SMAW equipment on carbon-steel pipe in the 1G-rotated, 2G, 5G and 6G positions.