Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

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ENGL 201H Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC for only one of the following courses: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H) This advanced composition course is open to all students who have successfully completed ENGL 101 and is designed for those who expect to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Students will read and write extensively, while applying critical thinking skills and research techniques. Students will demonstrate these abilities in advanced composition as they research and write a series of argumentative essays, which demonstrate the ability to analyze issues, evaluate positions, and argue persuasively through clear, concise prose. This Honors section is open to all students who have completed ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. Students will be expected to analyze issues in more depth and write on them at greater length than they would in a non-honors section. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours ENGL 299 Directed Study: English Transfers to: UC, CSU The course is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written or oral reports and/or appropriate projects; who possess a 2.5 overall grade point average and/or a 3.0 grade point average in a major, or for whom the instructor feels an exception should be made. Directed Studies may be developed from any topic arising from or related to a course of study that will result in developing depth and breadth in that subject area. The project title will vary with each individual project. Students will be expected to meet on a regular basis with their faculty sponsor and submit a final report or project. One unit of credit will be awarded for 48 hours of directed studies, 6 hours of which must be with an instructor. A student may take this course for a maximum of 4 units within a discipline, but may not accumulate more than a total of 12 units college wide. 1 to 3 Units 48 to 144 Hours ____________________ ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Division of Communications & Languages ESL 010 English as a Second Language Prerequisite: Appropriate placement through the Rio Hondo Assessment process This course is designed to help limited English-speaking students communicate better in English. The course focuses on the development of both verbal and written skills. Topics specifically emphasized are pronunciation, conversation, idiomatic expressions, listening, vocabulary, reading and writing. These are taught at an entry level. This course is offered on a pass/no-pass basis and is not applicable to the degree. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours ESL 020 Beginning Reading for ESL Students Advisory: Appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Rio Hondo assessment process ESL 020 is designed for beginning ESL students who want to expand their English vocabulary and practice reading in English. Basic preparation for reading comprehension and life skills acquisition will be provided. This is a non-degree credit class. Offered on a pass/no-pass basis. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours ESL 024A Basic Vocabulary Advisory: ESL 010 or appropriate assessment This course is designed to help ESL students learn meanings, forms, uses, and pronunciations of 200-250 English words not presently in their vocabulary. Special emphasis is given to examining words in context, parts of speech, and inflections. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis and is not applicable to the degree. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours ESL 025 ESL Basic Grammar Advisory: ESL 010 or appropriate assessment This is an introductory computerbased skills course for English as a second-language students. Using self-paced CD ROM software and workbook reinforcement, students learn basic English grammar while focusing on verb structures. This is a non-degree applicable course and is taken on a pass/no pass basis. There are 54 hours of language lab work per semester to be arranged. 1 Unit 54 Lab hours ESL 027 English as a Second Language (ESL)- Composition Prerequisite: ESL 010 or appropriate assessment This is a beginning composition class for second language students focusing on the fundamentals of academic writing in English. Basic sentence structures, paragraph development, composition forms, English grammar and word usage are studied in various rhetorical modes. This is a nondegree credit course, will be offered on a pass/no pass basis, and is not applicable to the degree. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours ESL 028A ESL Speaking and Listening This course is for English language learners who wish to improve their conversational skills in English. Areas of emphasis include dictation, English phrasing patterns, various speaking situations, listening practice, and self-correction. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis and is not applicable to the degree. 3 Units 48 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours ESL 028B ESL Advanced Speaking and Listening Prerequisite: ESL 028A This course is for second-language students who wish to improve their English speaking and listening skills at an advanced level. Areas of emphasis include pronunciation, listening, oral communication, note-taking, and organizational skills. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis and is not applicable to the degree. 3 Units 48 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours ESL 028C Pronunciation and Accent Reduction Prerequisite: ESL 028B or appropriate assessment, or permission of instructor Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate assessment ESL 28C is a speaking, listening and pronunciation course intended for students who need further practice in spoken English and/or have difficulty understanding native speakers of English in academic and other situations. Its purpose is improved the pronunciation, articulation, speed and comprehension of non-native speakers of English. The course focuses on sounds in isolation, the blending of sounds in phrasal elements and the production of sentences incorporating correct intonation, accent, speed and rhythm. 3 Units 48 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours 2011-2012 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 181
ESL 029A Modular Grammar Prerequisite: Appropriate placement through the Rio Hondo assessment process Advisory: ESL 027 or appropriate assessment This is a three-part computer-based skills course for students who have difficulty with verb tenses and forms. Initial placement in one of the three modules is based on the students’ English Placement Test ratings. In the Language and ESL Lab, students progress through the separate grammar modules at their own pace, from basic to advanced concepts and exercises. Using reading, writing, and listening skills, they practice the elements of correct English while focusing on verbs and verb forms. This is a non-degree applicable course and is taken on a pass/no pass basis. 1 Unit 18 Lab hours ESL 029B Modular Grammar Prerequisite: Appropriate placement through the Rio Hondo assessment process Advisory: ESL 027 or appropriate assessment This is a three-part computer-based skills course for students who have difficulty with verb tenses and forms. Initial placement in one of the three modules is based on the students’ English Placement Test ratings. In the Language and ESL Lab, students progress through the separate grammar modules at their own pace, from basic to advanced concepts and exercises. Using reading, writing, and listening skills, they practice the elements of correct English while focusing on verbs and verb forms. This is a non-degree applicable course and is taken on a pass/no pass basis.. 1 Unit 18 Lab hours ESL 029C Modular Grammar Prerequisite: Appropriate placement through the Rio Hondo assessment process Advisory: ESL 027 or appropriate assessment This is a three-part computer-based skills course for students who have difficulty with verb tenses and forms. Initial placement in one of the three modules is based on the students’ English Placement Test ratings. In the Language and ESL Lab, students progress through the separate grammar modules at their own pace, from basic to advanced concepts and exercises. Using reading, writing, and listening skills, they practice the elements of correct English while focusing on verbs and verb forms. This is a non-degree applicable course and is taken on a pass/no pass basis.. 1 Unit 18 Lab hours ESL 197 English as a Second Language (ESL) - Composition Prerequisite: ESL 027 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU A continuation of ESL 027, this course is for ESL students and emphasizes longer writings with more complicated sentence patterns, leading up to a basic essay. Students focus on both thematic and rhetorical modes of composition while they practice topic sentences, thesis statements, subordination, and transitional expressions. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours ESL 198 English as a Second Language (ESL)- Advanced Composition Prerequisite: ESL 197 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU ESL 198 is the highest-level course of the ESL writing sequence and an ESL student’s gateway into ENGL 101. As a result of taking this course, students will be able to utilize various stages of the writing process, MLA conventions of academic writing in several rhetorical modes (including a research paper), and advanced levels of grammatical and mechanical accuracy in their writing. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours ____________________ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Division of Mathematics & Sciences ET 070 Introduction to Alternative Energy Technology (Same as AET 070) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment This course is an introductory course that will examine the theory behind present day energy systems which will include an in-depth analysis of the design and installation of alternate energy systems. Topics will include: solar electrical systems, wind electrical systems, solar water heating systems, wind mechanical systems, small hydro-electrical systems, and conservation methods used to save energy. Also presented are topics on geothermal energy, fuel cells, biomass systems, and applications of alternate energy in transportation, industrial, commercial, and residential systems. Students will collect solar data using an irradiance meter and determine power consumption of a typical residence to develop an alternative energy solution. This course is intended for students that are contemplating a career in the alternative energy industry. 3 Units 45 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours ET 072 Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation (Same as AET 072) Corequisite: AET/ET 070 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment This is an introductory course that will examine and implement the design and installation of solar photovoltaic power systems which will include the installation of a working solar photovoltaic power system. Students will learn how to perform solar site evaluations, electrical load calculations, solar system size calculations, and installation techniques for grid-tie and off-thegrid photovoltaic systems. This course is approved by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and the students can take the optional Photovoltaic Systems Entry Level Certification exam as part of the course. This course is intended for students that are contemplating a career in the solar photovoltaic energy industry. 3 Units 45 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours ET 074 Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation (Same as AET 074) Prerequisite: AET/ET 072 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment This is the second course in the photovoltaic series that will further examine and implement the design and installation of solar photovoltaic power systems. Students will learn how to interpret the National Electrical Code (NEC) specifics concerning photovoltaic installations. The topics include code compliant wiring of modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, grounding techniques and related topics. Additional topics include the design and installation of large commercial photovoltaic systems. This course is intended for students that are interested in a career in the solar photovoltaic energy industry. 3 Units 45 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours 182 / Rio Hondo College 2011-2012 Catalog
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