Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

NCOA 014
Tai Chi Chuan for Older Adults
This course introduces older adults
to a Chinese health exercise which is
neither vigorous nor strenuous. It is
suitable for older adults who want
to exercise to gain or maintain good
health. It will strengthen the muscles
and organs, relax the mind and
body, improve blood circulation, and
increase memory and concentration.
0 Unit
1 to 24 Lecture hours
NCOA 015
Creative Writing for Older Adults
This course is for older adults
and teaches both beginning and
experienced writers how to create and
shape autobiographies, fiction, nonfiction
and poetry into readable and
publishable forms.
0 Unit
1 to 24 Lecture hours
NESL 001
English as a Second Language
Entry level courses designed to
provide instruction in basic skills
in English and related subjects.
Speaking, listening, reading, writing
and comprehension skills included.
0 Unit
1 to 72 Lecture hours
NESL 035
ESL Multi-Level
This course focuses on preparing
students to use English to achieve
tasks within a variety of real-life
situations such as a doctor’s office
or a department store. Students are
instructed to be able to listen, speak,
read, and write in English in contextspecific
environments.
0 Unit
1 to 144 Lecture hours
NESL 036
Family Literacy
This course focuses on engendering
reading and literacy as a fundamental
component of a healthy, wellfunctioning
family. The familyoriented
assignments promote the
seamless integration of reading across
school and home boundaries.
0 Unit
1 to 72 Lecture hours
NHAN 001
Art Workshop for the Handicapped
Courses for cultural enrichment and
awareness of many different forms
of art. Emphasis is on therapeutic
value.
0 Unit
1 to 18 Lecture hours
1 to 18 Lab hours
NHEC 002
Soap Making as an Art and a
Business
This course is designed for anyone
wanting to expand their creative
skills for personal satisfaction or as a
business. Students will create different
kinds of soaps such as glycerin or
coconut soap. The use of molds,
layering of colors, and adding herbs
and fragrances will be discussed.
0 Unit
1 to 54 Lecture hours
NVOC 001
Asbestos Abatement Workers
Training Program
This course is designed to train
students in regonizing procedures
dealing with removal and/or
encapsulation of asbestos. Other
topics include products and materials
that may become a hazard, options for
dealing with asbestos, and potential
health effects on exposure.
0 Unit
18 Lab hours
NVOC 004
Audition Workshop
This course prepares students to
audition for theater productions.
Demonstrations and workshop
activities will guide the student in
script reading, creating the role,
and preparing for vocal and dance
performances. Particular attention
is given to being fully prepared to
perform in the presence of casting
personnel.
0 Unit
1 to 18 Lecture hours
1 to 18 Lab hours
NVOC 005
Theatre Production Workshop
This course will introduce students
to all aspects of preparing for and
presenting a full theater production.
Topics covered will include technical
set-up of the stage, the dress rehearsal,
pre-show preparation, techniques for
striking the set and the special needs of
a traveling show.
0 Unit
1 to 18 Lecture hours
1 to 18 Lab hours
NVOC 0011
Acoustical
This course is designed to introduce
the learner to the standard methods
of assemblies and codes required for
acoustical ceiling construction. Upon
completion of this course the learner
will have a working knowledge of
assembling standard grid for ceilings
and soffits. Hand tools are mandatory.
0 Unit
18 Lecture hours
NVOC 0012
Drywall/Lath
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
interested in the drywall/lath field
within the carpentry industry. Course
topics include: proper techniques,
procedures and tools used in the
drywall finishing trade, basic framing/
material identification, basic lathing,
framing of ceilings and soffits,
blueprints, suspended ceilings, curves
and arches, and light gage welding.
Classroom instruction and practical
hands-on finishing will be applied.
Drywall hand tools are mandatory.
0 Unit
140 Lecture hours
140 Lab hours
NVOC 0013
Class A Concrete
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
interested in the concrete field within
the carpentry industry. Modules cover
the following topics: forming methods
for flatwork, tilt-ups, wall forms,
column forms, beams and decking
forms, stairs and ramps, foundations,
walls, windows, welding, and bridge
construction.
0 Unit
20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours
NVOC 0014
Finish Carpentry
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
interested in the finishing field within
the carpentry industry. Modules
cover the following topics: cabinet
construction, cabinet installation,
cabinet fasteners, show cases,
commercial fixtures, cabinet finishing,
partitions, fitting room structures,
residential and commercial moldings,
laminates, stair trims, doors, door
frames, swinging door installation,
security hardware, electronic doors
and closers, and welding.
0 Unit
20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours
NVOC 0015
Floor Installation
This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
interested in the floor field within
the carpentry industry. Modules
cover the following topics: hand and
power tools, jobsite preparation, and
hardwood installation. Students will
learn how to install, strip, and plank
hardwood flooring in the most basic
applications.
0 Unit
18 Lecture hours
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