Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

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 Lecture hours
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FRENCH
Division of Communications &
Languages
FR 101
French I
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course provides the student with
an introduction to the French language
and culture. The course stresses oral
and written proficiency as well as
reading comprehension. In addition to
classroom discussion, students receive
intensive individualized oral-aural
practice in the language laboratory
via interactive French websites,
audio CDs, video programs, and
CD ROMs. Various facets of French
history, philosophy, and politics will
also be analyzed via cross-cultural
comparisons. This course is intended
for those interested in learning to
speak French as well as for those
seeking a degree in the French
language.
4 Units
72 Lecture hours
18 Lab hours
FR 102
French II
Prerequisite: FR 101
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is a continuation to the
essentials of the French language.
The course stresses oral and written
proficiency as well as reading
comprehension. In addition to
classroom discussion, students receive
intensive individualized oral-aural
practice in the language laboratory via
interactive websites, audio CDs, video
programs, and CD ROMs. Various
facets of French history, philosophy,
and politics will also be analyzed
via cross-cultural comparisons. This
course is intended for those interested
in continuing to learn to speak French
as well as for those seeking a degree in
the French language.
4 Units
72 Lecture hours
18 Lab hours
FR 201
French III
Prerequisite: FR 102
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course stresses advanced
conversational, reading, writing and
translation skills. Emphasis is placed
on understanding spoken French as
well as on proficiency and accuracy
in speaking French. The course will
include an introduction to French
literature as well as the reading of one
novel in French to be determined by
the instructor. In addition to classroom
instruction, students receive intensive,
individualized oral-aural practice
in the language laboratory in which
websites, video programs, audio CDs,
and CD ROMs are used. Various facets
of French culture, philosophy, politics,
and history will also be explored. This
course is intended for those interested
in continuing to learn to speak French
as well as for those seeking a degree in
the French language.
4 Units
72 Lecture hours
18 Lab hours
FR 202
French IV
Prerequisite: FR 201
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is a continuation of FR
201. The course stresses advanced
conversational, reading, writing, and
translation skills. Emphasis is placed
on understanding spoken French as
well as on proficiency and accuracy
in speaking French. The course will
include an introduction to French
literature as well as the reading of one
novel in French to be determined by
the instructor. In addition to classroom
instruction, students receive intensive,
individualized oral-aural practice
in the language laboratory in which
websites, video programs, audio CDs,
and CD ROMs are used. Various facets
of French culture, philosophy, politics,
and history will also be explored. This
course is intended for those interested
in continuing to learn to speak French
as well as for those seeking a degree in
the French language.
4 Units
72 Lecture hours
18 Lab hours
FR 299
Directed Study: French
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
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GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Division of Career & Technical
Education
GIS 120
Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows
95/NT & use of computer skills
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or
appropriate assessment and READ 022
or appropriate assessment; CIT 101
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*Students will receive credit from UC
for only one of the following courses:
GIS 120 or GIS 220)
This course provides an introduction
to concepts and the use of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), and its
role in analysis and decision making.
Course work is based on the mapping
and spatial analysis capabilities of
GIS technology including importing
data, scanning, and conversion
of other data into GIS such as
CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
and Global Positioning Systems.
Students will be introduced to basic
cartographic principles, maps, scales
coordinate systems and projections,
GIS terminology, data structures,
verification of data accuracy. Students
will produce map layouts and
make presentations on specific GIS
applications. This course may be taken
once for credit towards the certificate
and repeated two times for credit to
enhance student skills and proficiency
level. Possible day and / or optional
overnight field trips offered.
4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
GIS 130
Applied Geographic Information
Systems
Prerequisite: GIS 120 or introductory
level experience in GIS and use of e-mail
and Internet
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides students an
expanded hands-on study in GIS using
ArcView and practical learning in
the field to enhance GIS entry-level
employment skills. Working in the
field with professionals from GIS and
other disciplines, students will collect
real data and information using Global
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