2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

CT V79 - CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course stresses construction cost estimating through the
analysis of blueprint drawings and the generation of labor and
material take-off lists. Topics will include materials, labor, overhead,
profit, and other costs. Additional topics will include working
with subcontractors and material suppliers, change orders, and
scheduling problems.
Formerly CT 79. Transfer credit: CSU.
CT V84 - CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINING - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a hands-on construction skills training course. Students
will design and construct various building projects that include
concrete, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and other trades. Students
will learn the proper selection of materials and the safe and proper
use of tools and power equipment. Course content will focus on
developing occupational, entry-level knowledge and abilities required
for employment in the construction industry.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
CT V88 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
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. Formerly CT V89.
CT V95 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CT V96 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This course offers students who are employed in the field an
opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field
of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Associate in Science Degrees
Certificate of Achievement
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Transfer requirements may differ
See counselor or consult assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CJ V01 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJ V02 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
CJ V03 Community Relations and Diversity 3
CJ V05 Criminal Procedures 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select nine (9) units from the following courses:
CJ V04 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
CJ V06 Criminal Justice Report Writing 3
CJ V07 Patrol Procedures 3
CJ V08 Criminal Investigation 3
CJ V14 Juvenile Law and Procedures in
California 3
CJ V17 Criminal Justice Employment Orientation 3
CJ V18 Drug Investigation and Enforcement 3
CJ V19 Anatomy of Murder 3
CJ V25 Introduction to Corrections 3
CJ V27 Introduction to Probation and Parole 3
CJ V28 Fundamentals of Criminology 3
CJ V29 Legal Aspects of Corrections 3
CJ V30 Victimology 3
CJ V35/ANTH V35 Introduction to Forensic Science 3
May select three (3) units from the following courses as part
of the nine (9) units additionally required:
CJ V90 Directed Studies in Criminal Justice 1-6
CJ V95-V96 Criminal Justice Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
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Recommended courses: AES V11; BUS V44, V45; COMM V01; CS
V04; CJ V11, V12A, V12B; PHOT V01; PE V32, V33, V34; PSY V15;
SOC V03; SUP V81.
The Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students to
successfully complete the training and testing procedures required
to enter law enforcement and corrections academies, or to work
within the private sector.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CJ V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will offer a general overview of the criminal justice
system in the U.S. The history and philosophy of criminal justice
will be examined. Systemic problems, such as the organization and
jurisdiction of local, state and federal criminal justice components,
are discussed and possible solutions developed. Historical and
current theories of crime causation and punishment in America are
explained and discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
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