2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

CHEM V30 - CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH V01A-V01E or MATH 11B or MATH
V30 or 1 year of high school beginning algebra with grade of C or
better
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course is for biological and health science majors. General,
organic and biological chemistry are studied with an emphasis placed
on medical applications. Topics in general chemistry will include
the modern view of the atom, molecules, chemical compounds, and
reactions. Topics in organic chemistry will include hydrocarbons,
alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones. Topics in biochemistry will include
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolism.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CHEM V30L - CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CHEM V30 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of laboratory investigations of general,
organic and biological chemistry with an emphasis on medical
applications. Experiments in general chemistry will include
measuring densities, the separation of mixtures, and chemical
reactions. Experiments in organic chemistry will include examining
the properties of hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones.
Experiments in biochemistry will include examining carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CHEM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN CHEMISTRY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Chem
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CHEM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Chem 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
CHICANO STUDIES
CHST V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Mexican
American/Chicano heritage with emphasis on the contemporary
experience in the United States. The survey will include an analysis
of the economic, political, social, and intellectual elements of the
culture of the Mexican American/Chicano community, and a study of
the changing relationship of the community to the general society of
the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ChStd 1. Same as AES V20.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V02 - CHICANO STUDIES ISSUES - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will assess the similarities and differences of multiple
cultures that have contributed to the Chicano experience. The
examinations of Chicano studies will include historical perspectives
and social science research principles and practices to analyze
the impact of economic, political, cultural, social, and institutional
factors which have shaped the Mexican/Chicano experience in the
Southwest.
Formerly ChStd 2. Same as AES V23. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V24 - SOCIOLOGY OF THE CHICANO
COMMUNITY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01 or SOC V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine various theoretical perspectives from a
sociological framework in relation to the Chicano community. Race,
class, gender and culture in the historical development of Chicano
people will be explored as we discuss culture, ethnic identity, the
institutions of education, economics, family and government. This
will include an overview of past and current social movements
(i.e. the Chicano, Chicana Feminism, labor movements and other
topics). The course will analyze prevailing myths and stereotypes
and investigate the ways Chicanos have contributed and participated
in social and political change. Also, specific instances of Chicano
structural resistance to Anglo encroachment and domination will
be discussed. Particular attention will also be given to language
development among Chicanos and the historical role of youth.
Field trips may be required. Same as AES V24 & SOC V24.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V88 - CHICANO STUDIES WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
CHST V89 - WORKSHOPS IN CHICANO STUDIES - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ChStd
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CHST V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHICANO
STUDIES - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly ChStd 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
110 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011