2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

FREN V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V01 or 2 years of high school French or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give the student with some knowledge
of French further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in
French. The course will be conducted entirely in French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51A. Transfer credit: CSU.
FREN V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V02 or FREN V51A or 3 years of high school
French or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give the intermediate-level student of
French additional oral practice in the language through conversation,
discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in French. The
course will be conducted entirely in French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51B. Transfer credit: CSU.
FREN V51C - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V03 or FREN V51B or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give the advanced-level student
of French further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, discussion groups, debates, role-playing, and other
activities in French. The course will be conducted entirely in French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51C. Transfer credit: CSU.
FREN V80 - CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an entry-level course in oral communication in French
that develops novice-level proficiencies in listening comprehension,
oral expression, and vocabulary acquisition. Students imitate native
pronunciation and intonation of French words and phrases through
choral repetition, role playing, guided practice, responding in French
to questions and commands, initiating conversations, conducting
interviews in French, and by carrying out other communicative tasks
used to facilitate language acquisition. Students develop the ability
to use French to conduct friendly conversations, gain information,
and to discuss preferences, daily activities, and other basic
conversational topics.
FREN V88 - FRENCH 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.
FREN V89 - WORKSHOPS IN FRENCH - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the 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 Fr 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
FREN V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN FRENCH - 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 Fr 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for
UC, determined after admission.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Proficiency Award
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Basic Competency
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
GIS V22/GEOG V22 Fundamentals of Mapping and
Geographic Information Systems 3
GIS V26/GEOG V26 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems Software 2
GIS V28/GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Applications: Project Development 1.5
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE(S):
Select one and one-half (1.5) units from the following
courses:
GIS V24/GEOG V24 Introduction to Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) .5
GIS V28/GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Applications: Project Development 1.5
GEOG V90 Directed Studies in Geography
(with GIS Topic) .5-6
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For other course descriptions, see Geography
Proficiency Award
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Agricultural Applications
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
GIS V22/GEOG V22 Fundamentals of Mapping and
Geographic Information Systems 3
GIS V24/GEOG V24 Introduction to Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) .5
GIS V26/GEOG V26 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems Software 2
GIS V28/GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Applications: Project Development 1.5
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one-half (.5) unit from the following course:
GEOG V90 Directed Studies in Geography
(with Agricultural GIS Topic) .5-6
144 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011