2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

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agMA 140 BEGINNING AGRICULTURE METAL 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 leC; 3 LAB
FABRICATION
This course is designed to provide basic shop and job site fundamentals of welding; to allow students to design and
apply arc and mig welding techniques as well as acetylene cutting in the field.
agMA 146 INTRODUCTORY AGRICULTURE 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 leC; 3 LAB STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY CSU
This is an introductory course in planning and designing various types of farm buildings necessary for agricultural
enterprises. Characteristics, types, fabrication techniques and costs of construction materials used in farm buildings
will be studied. A practical course in building metal, wood or composite frame buildings from planning to finish is
included.
agMA 160 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANIZED 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 leC; 3 LAB AGRICULTURE CSU
This course involves basic mechanical skills in woodworking, cold metal, electricity, plumbing, concrete, and project
construction skills as related to farm maintenance and repair. Hand and power tool use skills will be developed.
Safety practices for all mechanical areas will be covered.
AGRICULTURE - pLANT SCIENCE
agPS 210 INTRODUCTION 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 leC; 3 LAB TO SOIL SCIENCE CSU
An introduction to the biological, chemical and physical properties of soils. Major topic areas include the relationship
of soil characteristics to land management, maintenance of soil productivity, soil erosion processes and erosion
control methods, soil classification and the use of soil survey information in agriculture, watershed and wildlife
applications. The relationship of soil properties and the geologic/geomorphic setting is emphasized. Cross-listed
with ENVR210. Advisory: CHEM 102.
AMERICAN sign language
ASL 130 BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE I 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2.5 leC; 1.5 LAB
CSU (c2), UC
Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), including vocabulary, grammar, conversational skills and cultural
awareness.
ASL 132 BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE II 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2.5 leC; 1.5 LAB
CSU(c2), UC, IGETC (6a)
Continuation of American Sign Language (ASL), offering students a broader scope of language functions and communication
skills. Study in ASL, vocabulary, syntax, and grammar will be emphasized at a beginning level. Further
study in deaf culture awareness. Cultural aspects of the Deaf Community will be introduced and studied throughout
the course. Prerequisite: ASL 130 with satisfactory grade, or evaluation by instructor.
ASL 291 DIRECTED STUDY 1-5 UNITS
HOURS: 18 - 270
A student may take advanced course work or complete a student designed project in American Sign Language after
having completed introductory courses. The topics, learning objectives, educational material(s), number of units
to be awarded, and method of evaluation are determined in a written agreement between the instructor and the
student before the student engages in the learning experience. A “Learning Contract for Directed Studies” must be
completed by the student, approved by the instructor, and Chief Instructional Officer, and placed on file with the
Office of Instruction.
General Education/Core Class Identification
The transfer requirements satisfied by FRC courses for California four-year universities or University of Nevada, Reno are
indicated below the unit value of each course. The IGETC pattern applies to both the California State University (CSU) and
University of California (UC) systems, as well as the University of Nevada, Reno. The letters in parentheses indicate any General
Education (GE) Breadth area also satisfied. Please refer to the CSU and IGETC transfer patterns (pgs. 66-69) or meet with
an academic advisor for clarification.
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