2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

CJ V86 - PC 832: FIREARMS - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: CJ V85 or concurrent enrollment; no felony convictions
per California Penal Code
Hours: .5 lecture, 1 laboratory weekly
This course will cover the fundamentals of firearms, including
the information necessary for an officer to perform as a member of
a police or allied agency. Topics will include safety aspects in the
use of firearms and practical application of firearms on a range.
Completion of this training is required for state certification under
P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training) guidelines.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 86.
Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
CJ V88 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE 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. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly CJ V89.
CJ V89 - WORKSHOPS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE - .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. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE - 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 CJ 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V95 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: students cannot have been convicted of a felony
offense; must be 18 years old at the time of registration; must
possess a valid California driver’s license; and must be currently
enrolled in a criminal justice course
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
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.
CJ V96 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: students cannot have been convicted of a felony
offense; must be 18 years old at the time of registration; must
possess a valid California driver’s license; and must be currently
enrolled in a criminal justice course
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
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.
DANCE
DANC V01 - DANCE APPRECIATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the main stylistic periods and
developments in dance, from ancient times to the present. Topics
will include style as a reflection of the culture and era, choreography
and choreographers, dance forms and approaches to movement, and
the social and cultural factors affecting the development of dance.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V10 - MODERN DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to modern dance techniques and
skills, and the experience and appreciation of modern dance as an
art form.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 27A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V13 - TAP DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the basic skills in the execution of traditional
tap dance steps and sequences. The emphasis is on the mastery
of basic steps and rhythmic styles, leading to combination work in
complete dances, including introductory choreography and space
analysis. It includes a history of tap dance in American culture and
its relation to other dance and art forms.
Field trips may be required. DANC V13 & V18 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Dance 13. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V14 - MOVEMENT FOR THE THEATRE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the fundamentals of music and dance
techniques for students in the theatre and related arts. The course
introduces theory and the practice of stage movement while
developing the body as an expressive instrument. Flexibility,
relaxation, control, and creative expression will be developed.
Field trips may be required. DANC V14 /THA V14 may be taken
in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Dance 14.
Same as THA V14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
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