Bakersfield College

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Involves the sociology of agriculture presented through an examination of relationships between societies and their environments, economics, and agriculture. Emphasis on the analysis of agriculture's use of technology and the corresponding impact on the environment, economy, and society. (C-ID AG 112) Satisfies the 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College.

Prerequisite: MATH BD with a grade of C or better, Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: An introduction to the theory and practice of accounting and financial reporting. Topics include the accounting cycle, financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses.
Formerly: BSAD B1a.

Prerequisite: BSAD B1 or BSAD B1a with grades of C or better.
Description: With a strong emphasis on decision-making, the use of accounting information and tools for strategic planning. Measurement and reporting performance for management decisions. Product costing using activity based costing, process and job order systems. Cost-volume-profit, budget, variance and capital investment analysis.
Formerly: BSAD B1b

Recommended: English Level 5 and Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Introduction to the nature, function and management of the business enterprise in our modern political, social and economic environment. Evaluation of the relationships of business to government, to labor and to the public. Satisfies the 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College.

Recommended: MATH BA, English Level 5, Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Principles and skills of budgeting, making intelligent consumer choices related to consumer credit, banking services, insurance, taxes, transportation, investing for personal retirement, and real estate planning.
Formerly: BUS B40

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: An introduction to modern financial accounting theory and practice. Analysis of financial transactions using the rules of double-entry bookkeeping. Accounting cycle including adjusting entries, the expanded worksheet, the use of special journals, bank reconciliations and the preparation of financial statements.
Formerly: ACCT B53a

Prerequisite: ACCT B53a or BSAD B53a with grade of C or better.
Description: A continuation of an introduction to modern financial accounting theory and practice. Analysis of financial transactions peculiar to the partnership and inventory, accounts receivable, notes payable, notes receivable and drafts, depreciation, depletion and amortization, capital stock transactions, bonds and other long-term liabilities, worksheets and payroll.
Formerly: ACCT B53b.

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Comprehensive study and review of human resources management. Focuses on strategic planning, the nature and function of hiring, recruitment, training, development and retention of employees and staff. Topics include performance appraisals, compensation, motivation, retraining, disciplinary action, labor relations, and contract negotiations. Course also emphasizes federal, state and local laws as they apply to employers and employees in both the private and public sector.
Formerly: MGMT B41 and MGMT B61

Recommended: Reading - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
Description: Survey of marketing, including consumer behavior, company and environmental analysis, market segmentation, product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution.
Note: Elective credit only.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Introduces students to E-Commerce basics. Emphasis is placed on exploring marketing issues, payment processing, collections, security, and customer service.
Note: Not open to students who have taken the equivalent courses, COMS B61 or BUS B61.

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs and environments. Emphasis is on the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and development for all children. Course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity.
Formerly: CHDV B20, Introduction to Child Growth and Development.

Recommended: CHDV B20 and Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Interdisciplinary study of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive and language development from conception through adolescence for both typical and atypical children. The family and broader cultural environments provide the context for the study. Topics include historical views of children, developmental theories, research methodology, and patterns of growth.

Recommended: CHDV B20 and Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Interdisciplinary study of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive and language development from conception through adolescence for both typical and atypical children. The family and broader cultural environments provide the context for the study. Topics include historical views of children, developmental theories, research methodology, and patterns of growth.

Prerequisite: CHDV B21 (with a grade of C or better, may be taken concurrently). Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Course includes acquisition and application of basic observation skills regarding children's physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development from birth to adolescence.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: The relationship between critical aspects of culture and the social-emotional development of children, adolescents and adults is analyzed from an anti-bias, multi-cultural perspective. Diversity is examined through the different values, beliefs, modes of communicating, behaving and perceiving the world.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: The relationship between critical aspects of culture and the social-emotional development of children, adolescents and adults is analyzed from an anti-bias, multi-cultural perspective. Diversity is examined through the different values, beliefs, modes of communicating, behaving and perceiving the world.

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Planning for and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages birth - 8 years. Includes major concepts and theories of child growth and development for children in infant/toddler, preschool, kindergarten and early primary grades. Students will be expected to observe and assess classroom environments using their knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Includes study of the socializing of children in developmental, family, and community contexts, with an emphasis on historical and socio-cultural factors. In addition, identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. Field trips may be required.

Recommended: Reading - 1 level prior to transfer.
Description: Introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification are completed (books and certification costs are at the student's expense) Totally fulfills California licensing mandate of 15 hours of training in preventative health practices.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: A study of the methods and principles of supervising and teaching adults in early childhood classrooms. Emphasis is on the role of experienced classroom teachers who function as a supervisor and/or mentor for staff or new teachers in a child care environment while simultaneously addressing the needs of the children and parents.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6. Minimum one year of high school algebra or MATH BA.
Description: Introduction to the concepts of computer information systems as problem-solving tools in business, economics, mathematics, and the sciences. Includes the history of computer system components, and sequential and direct-access processing. Database management systems, teleprocessing, and distributed processing are covered. An overview of personal computer applications software (word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and personal database management systems) is also included. Not open to students who have taken the equivalent course COMS B3.

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Intended for home users and business people who desire a working knowledge of personal computer hardware and software. Special emphasis on software that is most widely used in Kern County as well as the nation. Mainly focuses on business and home applications of personal computers. Hands-on training with word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, electronic presentations, and the necessary operating system fundamentals to the listed application software.

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Intended for home users and business people who desire a working knowledge of personal computer hardware and software. Special emphasis on software that is most widely used in Kern County as well as the nation. Mainly focuses on business and home applications of personal computers. Hands-on training with word processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, electronic presentations, and the necessary operating system fundamentals to the listed application software.

Recommended: Reading -1 level prior to transfer.
Description: An introduction to the design, planning, and creation of Web sites using Adobe Dreamweaver.

Recommended: COMS B52a or evaluation by instructor of student's ability to use Windows; COMS B73 or evaluation by instructor of student's ability to navigate the Internet. Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: An introduction to using hypertext mark-up language(s) to create Web sites. Students will learn how to create, debug and modify websites using mark-up language(s).

Recommended: COMS B74B.
Description: Uses dynamic hypertext mark-up language to create Web sites. Emphasizes scripting for flexibility, interactivity and dynamic content. Student will learn basic programming concepts and techniques, using HTML and popular scripting languages. Includes a brief introduction to the Java programming language.
Note: Not open to students who have taken COMS B74D.

Description: An introduction to the use of PHP platform to develop dynamic web applications. Covers the origins, syntax and structure of PHP, as well as the PHP-specific commands and objects and their use in PHP development.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: History and philosophy of justice as it evolved throughout the world; an overview of America's criminal justice system and its sub-systems; roles and role expectations of criminal justice professionals; theories of crime causation, punishment and rehabilitation; ethics, and multicultural awareness and education.
Note: Field trips required.
Note for 71077: This class meets on campus in LA 111 on Monday and Wednesday at 2:35-4:00 on the following weeks: Week 1, Week 2, Week 8, Week 9, Week 15, Week 16. Attendance at class meetings is required. This class meets on-line on the following weeks: Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 13, and Week 14. Active participation weekly is required. This course is a combination on-line and on-campus class.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: The examination and evaluation of evidence using scientific principles and procedures for use in a legal setting including forensic (autopsy), entomology, anthropology, trace evidence (hair and fiber), fingerprints, serology, ballistics, and DNA. Emphasis on the importance of forensic evidence and science to exonerate the innocent as well as to convict the guilty.
Note for 71080: This class meets on campus in LA 111 on Monday and Wednesday at 1:00-2:25 on the following weeks: Week 1, Week 2, Week 8, Week 9, Week 15, and Week 16. Attendance at class meeting is required. This class meets on-line on the following weeks: Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 13, and Week 14. Active participation weekly required

Description: Contemporary issues and controversies associated with crime and the criminal justice system areamong the special topics to be explored.
Repeat: 3.
Note for 71096: This class meets on campus in LA 111 on Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00-2:25 on the following weeks: Week 1, Week 2, Week 8, Week 9, Week 15, and Week 16. Attandance at class meetings is required. This class meets on-line on the following weeks: Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 13, and Week 14. Active participation weekly is required. This course is a combination on-line and on-campus class.

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Fundamental practices for field, vegetable, tree, and vine crops; basic botany, classification of plants, soils, seeding, fertilizers, irrigation, pest control, and harvest plus specific practices for crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley. Students who have previously successfully completed the course may repeat when needed for State mandated pest control license. Students must obtain a special override from the Admissions and Records Office.
Note for 71101: This course is a combination on-line and on-campus class. STUDENTS MUST COME TO CAMPUS TO ATTEND AN ORIENTATION SESSION and at other times during the semester.

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Fundamental principles of pest control and management in commercial agriculture. Includes pestilence diagnosis and methods of chemical, physical, and biological control. Students who have previously successfully completed the course may repeat when needed for State mandated pest control license. Students must obtain a special override from the Admissions and Records Office.
Field trips required.

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL B50, Reading Level 5 or 6, and MATH BA (with a grade of C or better), or one year of high school algebra.
Description: Principles of economic analysis and decision making from the viewpoint of the individual consumer, worker, and firm. Emphasis on the price system allocation of resources and income, supply and demand analysis, the structure of American industry, and applications to current economic policy and problems.

Prerequisite: ENGL B50 or ENSL B50 with a grade of "C" or English Level 6.
Description: Expository writing and reading. Emphasizes the organization and development of expository essays, study of style, application of critical thinking and writing skills, and preparation of a research paper.
Note for 71173: For this class, students will primarily work remotely but will need to come to campus several times throughout the semester for library research, exams and workshops. Students who live out of town or have some other verifiable reason why they cannot come to campus need to make arrangements with the instructor. This course is a combination on-line and on-campus class.

Description: Career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations offering the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Field trips required.

Description: Career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations offering the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Field trips required.

Description: Provides the knowledge to understand wildland fire behavior at the supervisory level in the Incident Command System. Conforms to curriculum requirements of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. Includes, but is not limited to, the material contained in S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior.

Description: Study of factors that lead to unsafe working conditions in wildland fire fighting and procedures to limit risk. Emphasis is placed on avoiding situations and conditions which have resulted in the fire shelter deployments, injuries, and fatalities. The Ten Standard Fire Orders and the Eighteen Situations that Shout Watch Out are studied in detail. Course meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum criteria. Prepares students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments.
Note for 71313: Late start.

Description: Presents the command structure and operational process of ground and air operations in the control of wildland fires. Fixed wing aircraft and helicopters are discussed. Includes interagency relationships, mobilization, trainee assignments, and the incident assignment kit. Course meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum criteria. Prepares students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments.
Note for 71314: Late start.

Description: Explains the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the planning, logistics, and finance sections that are utilized during the control of wildland fires. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group curriculum criteria. Prepares students for employment with wildland fire management agencies and municipal fire departments.
Note for 71316: Late start,

Prerequisite: FIRE B1 with a grade of C or better.
Description: Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled; an in-dept study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. Field trips may be required.

Prerequisite: FIRE B1 with a grade of C or better.
Description: Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention systems, fire investigation and fire safety education. Provides skills necessary for California Fire Service Training and Education System. Certified Firefighter I and Fire Inspector I.

Prerequisite: FIRE B1 with a grade of C or better.
Description: Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.
Field trips required.

Recommended: ENGL B50/ENSL B50 and Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Survey of the historical development of different world societies' major economic, intellectual, political, religious, cultural and social ideas and institutions from Paleolithic humanity to the Early Modern Era.

Recommended: ENGL B50/ENSL B50 and Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Survey of the historical development of different world societies' major economic, intellectual, political, religious, cultural and social ideas and institutions from Paleolithic humanity to the Early Modern Era.

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.

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.

Recommended: Reading and Writing - one level prior to transfer.
Description: The social, economic, and political development of California from its pre-European past to it its post-industrial present. Examines the historical uniqueness of California's environment, population, institutions, and economy. Emphasis placed on the influence of American political thought and institutions in the historical evolution of California's state and local governments. Partially satisfies the requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history and institutions.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Health and health-related services. Includes emotional health, nutrition, drugs, marriage and family, physical disease, exercise and environmentally related health concerns.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Health and health-related services. Includes emotional health, nutrition, drugs, marriage and family, physical disease, exercise and environmentally related health concerns.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Health and health-related services. Includes emotional health, nutrition, drugs, marriage and family, physical disease, exercise and environmentally related health concerns.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Health and health-related services. Includes emotional health, nutrition, drugs, marriage and family, physical disease, exercise and environmentally related health concerns.

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 71521: TI-83 or TI-84 Calculator Required.
Note: This course is a combination on-line and on-campus class. The class meets Fridays from 11:10-1:30 p.m. in MS 110.

Prerequisite: ACDV B78 or equivalent arithmetic course with a grade of "C" or better or qualifying score on placement assessment.
Description: A general review of basic arithmetic including the fundamental operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Emphasis is placed on real life applications, including percents, ratios, proportions, exponents, averages, estimation, graphs and measurement. The introduction to algebra includes operations with signed numbers and solving simple equations. Not open to students with credit in MATH B251 and MATH B252.
Note for 71533: This is a combination on-line and on-campus course. STUDENTS SHOULD REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SECTIONS AND MUST COME TO CAMPUS TO ATTEND AN ORIENTATION SESSION. Orientations are on Wednesday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon and 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in Forum West (102), OR Tuesday August 21, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. in Forum West (102) or 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in Forum East (101). Students are required to come to the Math Learning Center at Bakersfield College at least one other time during the semester for testing. The course is taught using an using an Internet-based program called ALEKS. Students may go to http://www.aleks.com for a free 24-hour trial. Instructor support is available at the Math Learning Center (SS140) at Bakersfield College from 8:30 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. on Fridays. Students should register for one of the sections.

Prerequisite: ACDV B78 or equivalent arithmetic course with a grade of "C" or better or qualifying score on placement assessment.
Description: A general review of basic arithmetic including the fundamental operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Emphasis is placed on real life applications, including percents, ratios, proportions, exponents, averages, estimation, graphs and measurement. The introduction to algebra includes operations with signed numbers and solving simple equations. Not open to students with credit in MATH B251 and MATH B252.
Note for 71534: Note Instructor's signature require for enrollment. This is a combination on-line and on-campus class using the online ALEKS program and in-person instructors. Students are required to come to the Bakersfield College campus for an orientation and at least one proctored assessment. Instructor signature required. Please call 661-395-4530 for more information. Students may go to www.aleks.com for a 24-hour trial.

Prerequisites: MATH B50 or equivalent pre-algebra course with a grade of "C" or better or qualifying score on placement assessment.
Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Fundamental concepts and mathematical processes first degree equations, special products and factoring, fractions and fractional equations, ratios, proportions, radicals, exponents, graphs, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations.
Note for 71572: This course is a combination on-line and on-campus course. STUDENTS SHOULD REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SECTIONS AND MUST COME TO CAMPUS TO ATTEND AN ORIENTATION SESSION. Orientations are on Wednesday, August 15, 10:30 a.m - 12 noon and 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in Forum West (102), OR Tuesday August 21, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. in Forum West (102) or 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in Forum East (101). Students are required to come to the Math Learning Center at Bakersfield College at least one other time during the semester for testing. The course is taught using an internet-based program called ALEKS. Students may go to www.aleks.com for a free 24-hour trial. Instructor support is available at the Math Learning Center (SS140) at Bakersfield College from 8:30 a.m. - 7:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Friday's 8:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Students should register for one of the sections.

Prerequisites: MATH B50 or equivalent pre-algebra course with a grade of "C" or better or qualifying score on placement assessment.
Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Fundamental concepts and mathematical processes first degree equations, special products and factoring, fractions and fractional equations, ratios, proportions, radicals, exponents, graphs, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations.
Note for 71574: This is a combination on-line and on-campus class using the online ALEKS program and in-person instructors. Students are required to come to the Bakersfield College campus for an orientation and at least one proctored assessment. Instructor signature required. Please call 661-395-4530 for more information. Students may go to www.aleks.com for a free 24-hour trial.

Prerequisites: MATH B50 or equivalent pre-algebra course with a grade of "C" or better or qualifying score on placement assessment.
Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Fundamental concepts and mathematical processes first degree equations, special products and factoring, fractions and fractional equations, ratios, proportions, radicals, exponents, graphs, simultaneous linear equations, quadratic equations.
Note for 71575: This is a combination on-line and on-campus class using the online ALEKS program and in-person instructors. Students are required to come to the Bakersfield College campus for an orientation and at least one proctored assessment. Instructor's signature required. Please call 661-395-4530 for more information. Students may go to www.aleks.com for a free 24-hour trial.

Prerequisite: MATH BA or one year of high school algebra or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher.
Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Sets and operations, signed numbers, factoring, linear equations, simple and complex fractions, functional notation, simple graphs, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, the conics, variation, determinants, logarithms, exponential equations, sequences and series and the binomial expansion.
Note for 71595: This course is a combination on-line and on-campus course. STUDENTS SHOULD REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SECTIONS AND MUST COME TO CAMPUS TO ATTEND AN ORIENTATION SESSION. Orientations are on Wednesday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon and 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in Forum West (102), OR Tuesday August 21, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Forum West (102) or 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in Forum East (101). Students are required come to the Math Learning Center at Bakersfield College at least one other time during the semester for testing. The course is taught using an Internet-based program called ALEKS. Students may go to www..aleks.com for a free 24-hour trial. Instructor support is available at the Math Learning Center (SS140) at Bakersfield College from 8:30 a.m. - 7:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Students should register for one of the sections.

Prerequisite: MATH BA or one year of high school algebra or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher.
Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Sets and operations, signed numbers, factoring, linear equations, simple and complex fractions, functional notation, simple graphs, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, the conics, variation, determinants, logarithms, exponential equations, sequences and series and the binomial expansion.
Note for 71596: Instructor's signature require for enrollment This is a combination on-line and on-campus class using the online ALEKS program and in-person instructors. Students are required to come to Bakersfield College campus for an orientation and at least one proctored assessment. Instructor signature required. Students may go to www.aleks.com for a free 24-hour trial

Prerequisite: MATH BA or one year of high school algebra or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher.
Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Sets and operations, signed numbers, factoring, linear equations, simple and complex fractions, functional notation, simple graphs, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, the conics, variation, determinants, logarithms, exponential equations, sequences and series and the binomial expansion.
Note for 71597: Instructor's signature require for enrollment This is a combination on-line and on-campus class using the online ALEKS program and in-person instructors. Students are required to come to the Bakersfield College campus for an orientation and at least one proctored assessment. Instructor signature required. Please call 661-395-4530 for more information. Students may go to www.aleks.com for a free 24-hour trial.

Prerequisite: LVN or RN licensure; or Nursing student with evaluation of skills and knowledge by the ADN Program Director.
Description: Level 3 course designed for the LVN who is pursing licensure as an RN or the RN who wants to update skills to re-enter the workforce. The focus is on the development of critical thinking skills, physical assessment, the nursing process, role transition, and clinical skill competencies. The roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession are integrated throughout the course. The lab correlates with the didactic portion and provides an opportunity for application of concepts in the Nursing Skills lab. May be repeated 2 times.
Note for 71684: Students will be assigned 27 required outside clinical hours.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Basic concepts and principles of nutrition with application to current nutrition issues. Emphasizes improvement of personal health through proper eating habits.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6 and English Level 6.
Description: Traditional basics of correct reasoning with an emphasis on their relationships to language, thought and argument.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6 and English Level 6.
Description: Traditional basics of correct reasoning with an emphasis on their relationships to language, thought and argument.

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6 and English Level 6.
Description: Traditional basics of correct reasoning with an emphasis on their relationships to language, thought and argument.

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.

Prerequisite: None.
Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer; Writing - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Emphasis is on the scientific process and research methods employed in psychology. Biological, developmental, cognitive, and sociocultural theories are covered to explain psychological phenomena. Psychological disorders and the evolving corresponding treatment protocols are applied to a diversity of individuals and groups.

Prerequisite: None.
Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer; Writing - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Emphasis is on the scientific process and research methods employed in psychology. Biological, developmental, cognitive, and sociocultural theories are covered to explain psychological phenomena. Psychological disorders and the evolving corresponding treatment protocols are applied to a diversity of individuals and groups.