Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

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____________________ GEOGRAPHY Division of Mathematics & Sciences GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical Geography Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Introduction to Physical Geography is a general education course that introduces students to the natural processes that shape the earth. Weather and climate, landforms and volcanoes, glaciers, rivers and coastal phenomena are among the topics explored. This course is for any student interested in the physical processes that shape land masses. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours GEOG 101L Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOG 101 Transfers to: UC, CSU The physical geography laboratory is designed to acquaint students with the methods, techniques and procedures used by geographers in the study and analysis of the physical environment. Students will use maps, the internet and other tools to work with realworld geographic data. This course fulfills the general education lab requirement in physical sciences when taken with or after GEOG 101. 1 Unit 54 Lab hours GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Introduction to Cultural Geography is a general education course that introduces students to the basic elements of culture. Population growth, migration, ethnicity, language, religion, folk and popular culture, and settlement forms are among the topics presented. This course may be of interest to students considering the field of elementary teaching, ecology, social science, or travel related vocations. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours GEOG 103 World Regional Geography Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU World Regional Geography explores the world’s geographic regions, including Subsaharan Africa, North Africa, Southwest Asia, China, Southeast Asia, Middle America, South America, Japan, Europe, and Russia. This course describes the cultural, economic and environmental aspects of each of these geographic realms. It provides a geographic perspective that will enhance global awareness and geographic literacy. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours GEOG 299 Directed Study: Geography 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 ____________________ GEOLOGY Division of Mathematics & Sciences GEOL 150 Physical Geology Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Physical Geology, which fulfills the physical science general education requirement, is the study of the materials that our beautiful Earth is made out of, as well as the processes and systems operating within the planet and on its surface. Earthquakes, volcanoes, oil, beaches, tsunamis, rocks, rivers, glaciers, plate tectonics, minerals, continent and mountain building are among the many diverse topics that will be explored. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours GEOL 151 Physical Geology Laboratory Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOL 150 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Physical Geology Laboratory engages students with a “hands-on” review of the principles presented in GEOL 150 and their application to everyday life. Laboratory exercises will include (but are not limited to) earthquake analysis, the physical properties of minerals, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, topographic and geologic map reading, stream, glacial, desert, coastal and tectonic landform process analysis and a field study in the Rio Hondo Canyon. 1 Unit 54 Lab hours GEOL 153 Earthquakes Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU “Earthquakes” examines the origin, mechanics, distribution, and effects of tremors. Spectacular examples of historical earthquakes are reviewed, as are such topics as plate tectonics, earthquake prediction, structural risk, fault anatomy, paleoseismology, tsunamis, magnitude scales, earthquake location, and safety - as well as a survey of southern California’s major fault systems and damaging historical quakes. This course is designed as an elective credit for geology majors and interested students. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours GEOL 257 Geology of California Advisory: ENGL 035 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Geology of California looks at how our state was assembled, as well as its beautiful mountains, deserts, volcanoes, rivers, and other landforms. It examines the dynamic micro and mega processes that created these features as well as the varied rocks, minerals, structure and stratigraphy that underlie them. This course is designed as an elective credit for Geology majors and interested students. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours GEOL 299 Directed Study: Geology 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 2011-2012 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 193
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 ____________________ HEALTH SCIENCE Division of Health Sciences & Nursing HS 045 Math for the Health Care Professional Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment This is a basic course that focuses on mathematical computation and applications within the health care setting. Topics covered within this course include drug dosages, calculation of intake and output, weights and measures, temperatures, intravenous drip rates, and conversions for real life applications in delivering health care. This course is an elective course for students wanting to pursue a career in health care industry. 1 Unit 18 Lecture hours HS 050 Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training Course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment This course is designed for students who have expressed an interest in an entry level nursing course. This course meets Title 22 regulations for taking care of the geriatric population in a long term care setting utilizing skills in basic care, emergency care and communication. The Nurse assistant Pre-Certification Training course consists of a combination of 64 hours classroom instruction and 128 hours supervised clinical practice in long term facilities. This course prepares the student to take the state certification exam to be a certified nurse assistant (CNA). After obtaining the state certification, the student may find employment in the acute care, long term care or assisted living settings. This course may be taken once and repeated one time for credit. 5.5 Units 64 Lecture hours 120 Lab hours HS 051 Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care Training Course Prerequisite: Nurse Assistant Pre- Certification Training Course/State Certification Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment This course is designed for students who are Certified Nurse Assistants that wish to learn the basic nursing skills and duties in the acute care setting with additional emphasis on the specialized acute care areas such as medical/surgical, orthopedics, pediatrics and obstetrics. The Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care course consists of a combination of 24 hours classroom instruction and 48 hours supervised clinical practice in the acute care hospital. This course includes communication, patient assessment, observation and reporting training as well as reinforcement of Certified Nurse Assistant basic-care procedures. This course may be taken once and repeated one time for credit. 2 Units 24 Lecture hours 48 Lab hours HS 052 Home Health Aide Training Course Prerequisite: Nurse Assistant Pre- Certification Training Course/State Certification Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment This course is designed for students who are Certified Nurse Assistants that wish to learn how to provide personal care in the home care setting for those who are unable to do it for themselves and/or promote the recovery, safety and comfort of the patient. Additional emphasis on rehabilitative nursing care, family relationships and the impact of longterm illness on the family as well as the client will be included. The Home Health Aide training course consists of a combination of 24 hours classroom instruction and 48 hours supervised clinical practice in the Assisted Living setting. This course meets title 22 regulations for Home Health Aides training programs. This course may be taken once and repeated one time for credit. 2 Units 24 Lecture hours 48 Lab hours HS 054 Beginning Terminology for Healthcare Workers Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment This course covers the basic knowledge and understanding of medical language, terminology, and basic human anatomy. The student will learn word parts, prefixes, suffixes, word roots and will review the body systems. Anatomical, physiological and pathophysiological terms will also be defined. This is an entry level course for students interested in the health care field and is highly recommended prior to enrolling in any health related course. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours HS 060 Health Science Core Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment This is a basic course which focuses on medical terminology, normal body structures and functions, the principles of nutrition, and the relationship of nutrition to health. It provides a strong foundation for all students entering the health care field. This course is a prerequisite for the Vocational Nursing Program and the Health Information Technology Program. 5 Units 90 Lecture hours HS LAB Health Science Personal Learning Skills Open Entry/Open Exit tutorial assistant in basic skills for health science students. 0 Unit ____________________ HEAT & FROST Division of Career & Technical Education HEFR 001 Industry and Safety Orientation Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with the State of California Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment This course is designed to meet the needs of State Indentured Apprentices with the state of California who are interested in the heat and frost insulators industry. Topics include orientation to the trade, industry safety, job-site safety, insulation, pipe systems, OSHA, refinery safety, boom and scissor lift safety, and duct systems. 6 Units 90 Lecture hours 72 Lab hours HEFR 002 Piping Systems Prerequisite: HEFR 001; Indentured Apprentice with the State of California This course is designed to meet the needs of State Indentured Apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the heat and frost insulators industry. Topics include insulation materials, techniques, finishes, piping systems, fireproofing, hand tools, fall protection, and equipment used in the field. 6 Units 90 Lecture hours 72 Lab hours 194 / Rio Hondo College 2011-2012 Catalog
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NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW Rio Hondo
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DIRECTORS Butler, Cathy Director of
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Chandler, James Coordinator of Lear
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Keller, Terry Professor of Biology
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