2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

7 CURRICULUM GUIDES 109
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
This Certificate of Accomplishment signifies that students have completed
coursework in biological, human, socioeconomic, and political principles as they
relate to and are influenced by the environment. The courses include an
emphasis on a scientific understanding of the environment, social and
economic concepts, and an awareness of the behaviors that protect or damage
the earth and its resources. On completion of this certificate students will have
the ability to better understand their relationship with the planet and obtain an
understanding of how their behavior (including energy and natural resource
use) affects the environment they inhabit. This certificate provides an excellent
background for the various careers in the fields of environmental studies,
environmental sciences, public policy, and energy management.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Recognize the major components of the earth’s systems and how they
function.
2. Recognize the important effects of political, economic, social, and
educational forces on environmental protection.
3. Examine individual impacts on global resources and recognize the patterns
of unequal distribution of resources worldwide.
4. Demonstrate their understanding of the importance of natural resource
policy, major natural resource and environmental regulations, and the
current issues in private and public natural resource management.
5. Apply scientific and environmental concepts in studying the environment.
6. Recognize the link between healthy ecosystems (air, water, and land) and
healthy human populations.
7. Critically examine all sides of environmental issues and apply understanding
of ecological principles to create informed opinions about how to live.
ENVS-101 Natural Resource Management 3
ENVS-102 Environmental Law and Regulations 3
ENVS-103 The Environment and Human Health 3
ENVS-108 Human Ecology 3
ENVS-142 Environmental Biology 4
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FINE ARTS
The Fine Arts Certificate of Accomplishment recognizes the completion of
acquired skills in the field of Fine Arts. This certificate gives students a broad
understanding of modern or ancient art.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Identify the visual elements of art and the organizational principles for their
use.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the two dimensional and three
dimensional design concepts (i.e. line, shape and form, color, value, scale,
perspective) presented in class lectures.
3. Demonstrate critical criteria in which to compare different cultures’ artifacts
and art.
4. Describe works of art and period styles with vocabulary used specifically for
the study of art history.
ART-103A Survey of World Art History –
Prehistoric through 1300 C.E. OR 4
ART-103B Survey of World Art History –
14th Century through 20th Century (4)
ART-104A 2D Design 3
ART-106A Descriptive Drawing 3
ART-107A Life Drawing OR 3
ART-117A Museum and Gallery Techniques (Exhibition Production) (2)
12-13
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
The Fitness Instructor Certificate of Accomplishment provides the instruction,
skills, knowledge, and experience that facilitate employment in a job setting
such as sports and fitness centers. The certificate provides an excellent
foundation for students interested in a career in exercise science, athletic
training, physical therapy, and other health related careers.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Build an exercise program to fit the needs of a specific population of people.
2. Administer multiple assessment techniques to gather baseline data with
respect to cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, muscular endurance,
flexibility, and body composition.
KIN-251 Fitness for Life 3
KIN-256 Sports Performance Testing OR 2
HLTH-101 Contemporary Health Issues (3)
KIN-257 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 4
KIN-258 Exercise Prescription 3
KIN-382 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II 2
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FORENSICS
This certificate provides students with training in speaking competitively.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Develop and apply various rhetorical strategies in competitive speaking,
performance, and/or argumentation and debate.
2. Evaluate and use appropriate evidence to support claims and themes.
3. Analyze and adapt presentations for diverse audiences.
SPCH-101 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
SPCH-110A3 Forensics Workshop OR 6
SPCH-112A3 Argumentation and Debate Workshop OR (6)
SPCH-114A3 Oral Interpretation Workshop (3)
SPCH/TD-132 Voice and Diction 3
9-12
2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG