2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

EAC V17 - GRIEF: DEATH, LOSS AND DISABILITY - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
Students will gain an understanding of the grieving process and
the inherent transformative nature within. Discussion topics include:
interruptions to the life cycle, types of losses, healthy and unhealthy
coping mechanisms, as well as key elements of the recovery
process. A holistic perspective on grieving, diverse social customs,
and available resources will also be covered.
Formerly EAC V60G. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
EAC V19 - LEARNING STRATEGIES AND
TECHNOLOGY - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course provides students with an overview of the learning
process. Students will have an opportunity to identify their learning
style and develop strategies to maximize academic success.
Lectures, activities and group discussions allow students the
opportunity to explore topics such as learning styles, affect of
attitude and stressors on learning, right/left brain functioning, socialemotional
factors, and multiple intelligences. On-campus resources,
including the latest assistive technology programs and alternate
media services, will also be explored.
Formerly LS V19. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
EAC V21 - WEIGHT TRAINING AND
CONDITIONING: ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This is an individualized weight training course designed to
provide a physical education program for students who have
limited physical capacity and require adaptive physical education.
Students will improve their muscular strength and endurance,
cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, posture, static and dynamic
balance, locomotion, and perceptual-motor skills. Adaptive
equipment is available in the Fitness Center for students requiring
this accommodation.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 21.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V25 - INTRODUCTION TO DANCE: ADAPTIVE
- 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to dance for students with
disabilities. Students will learn and participate in the performance
of a variety of social, folk, modern, creative, and other forms of
dance with adaptations appropriate to their disability. Topics will also
include: body image and awareness; the development of flexibility,
coordination, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance;
social skills in dance; rhythm and music; and cultural differences as
expressed through music and dance.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 25.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V26 - INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course provides instruction and practice in individual and
team sports for students with disabilities, including wheelchair users
who have limited physical capacity and require adaptive physical
education. Students will be introduced to the basic fundamentals,
rules, and strategies of individual and team sports such as basketball,
tennis, frisbee, softball, track, volleyball, badminton, and golf.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 26.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V27 - INTRODUCTION TO SWIMMING AND AQUATIC
FITNESS: ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of
swimming skills, safety practices, and non-swimming aquatic fitness
activities. It will include instruction, conditioning and practice, and is
designed for students of all disabilities and challenges.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V28 - EXPLORING MULTICULTURAL DANCE FORMS:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
The course is an introduction to multicultural dance for
students with disabilities. Students will learn and participate in the
performance of a variety of dances from America and other cultures
with adaptations appropriate to their disability. Topics will include:
history and significance of dances from other cultures; culture and
American dances; performance techniques; basic dance steps; dance
forms, formations, and partner formations; dances of other cultures;
social dances; dances related to social events and holidays; music
and rhythm; and, creating dances. Students will participate in a
culminating dance performance presentation.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V32 - JOB-SEEKING STRATEGIES - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for persons with disabilities who wish to
improve their job-seeking strategies. Topics will include: employee
rights and responsibilities, job observation/exploration, interview
techniques, applications and resumes.
Field trips may be required. Formerly EAC 32. Offered on a pass/
no pass basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
EAC V88 - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
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 EAC
V89.
EAC V95 - SPECIAL EDUCATION 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.
Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards 131