Bakersfield College

Units: 3.00

Dates: 1/14/2013 - 5/10/2013 (16 weeks)

Recommended: English 50 or reading and writing - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Survey of the political, economic and cultural history of the United States from earliest colonial times to 1877. Includes a study of the U.S. Constitution and federal government. Partially satisfies the requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history and institutions. HIST B17A is not a prerequisite to HIST B17B.
Note for 31222: This class is taught at Arvin High School, 900 Varsity Drive, Arvin, 93203. For driving instructions, refer to to MapQuest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 5.00

Dates: 1/14/2013 - 5/10/2013 (16 weeks)

Prerequisite: MATH BD with grades of C or higher, or equivalent Math course with a "C" or better.
Description: Graphical methods of description of data, finite probability; discrete and continuous random variables; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing for large and small samples, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics; linear regression and correlation.
Note for 31360: TI-83 or TI-84 calculator required. This class taught at Arvin High School, 900 Varsity Drive, Arvin, 93203. For driving instructions, refer to MapQuest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 1/14/2013 - 5/10/2013 (16 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer; Writing - two levels prior to transfer.
Description: A study of American government with emphasis on the national government. Includes a comprehensive analysis of governmental structure, functions, principles and problems. Includes analysis of California state and local governments. Partially satisfies the requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history and institutions and California state and local government.
Note for 32383: this class taught at Arvin High School, 900 Varsity Drive Arvin, 93203. For Driving instruction, refer to Mapquest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 5.00

Dates: 1/14/2013 - 5/10/2013 (16 weeks)

Recommended: Reading- one level prior to transfer; SPAN B1a or equivalent taken prior to SPAN B1b.
Description: Introduction to the Spanish language and culture by means of a program that involves video, audio, and print media into an integrated method of planned immersion. Students will develop all language skills that include reading, writing, listening comprehension and oral production.
Note for 32382: This class taught at Arvin High School, 900 Varsity Drive, Arvin, 93203. For Driving instructions, refer to Mapquest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 0.50

Dates: 2/26/2013 - 3/12/2013 (2 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Designed to assist students in understanding college requirements and to help them in making educational plans. Required for the associate's degree. Satisfies the 0.5 units educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College.
Note: Required for both the A.A. and A.S. degrees.
Note for 32515: This class taught at Arvin High School, 900 Varsity Drive, Arvin, 93203. For Driving instructions, refer to MapQuest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 0.50

Dates: 4/9/2013 - 4/23/2013 (2 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Designed to assist students in understanding college requirements and to help them in making educational plans. Required for the associate's degree. Satisfies the 0.5 units educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College.
Note: Required for both the A.A. and A.S. degrees.
Note for 32514: This class taught at Arvin Hgih School, 900 Varsity Drive, Arvin, 93203. For driving instructions refer to MapQuest at web address www.mapquest.com.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 4/20/2013 - 5/25/2013 (5 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Assists students with self-exploration, career transitions and career-life planning in order to achieve success in a diverse society. Critical thinking skills will be utilized through a systematic approach to career development by examining values, interests, skills, life roles, personality type, personal self-management, decision making and goal-setting throughout the life span. Students will develop educational options, possible career pathways and majors, and a student educational plan. Job search strategies and resume writing will be introduced. Satisfies the 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College.
Note for 32601: This class is taught at Arvin, 141 North A Street, Arvin, CA 93203. For Driving instructions, refer to MapQuest at web address www.mapquest.com.