2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

PHYS V06 - OPTICS, HEAT AND MODERN PHYSICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21C with grade of C or better or concurrent
enrollment; and PHYS V04-V04L with grades of C or better
Corequisite: PHYS V06L
Recommended preparation: PHYS V05-V05L
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes demonstration lectures and problems in the
fundamentals of physical optics, heat, atomic and nuclear physics,
relativity and quantum mechanics, with problems in flow and wave
phenomena.
Formerly Phys 6. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
PHYS V06L - OPTICS, HEAT AND MODERN PHYSICS
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PHYS V06
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes laboratory experiments in laser optics, heat,
spectroscopy, atomic and nuclear physics.
Formerly Phys 6L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
PHYS V88 - PHYSICS 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.
PHYS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN PHYSICS - .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 Phys 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
PHYS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN PHYSICS - 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 Phys 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
PHYSIOLOGY
PHSO V01 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN
PHYSIOLOGY - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ANAT V01 or concurrent enrollment; and CHEM V20-
V20L or CHEM V30-V30L or 1 year of high school chemistry with
grades of C or better
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V04; and CHEM
V01A-V01AL or CHEM V21-V21L
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course presents a survey of the functional relationships
between major organ systems, tissues and cells within the human
body. A heavy emphasis on the biochemistry of major physiological
mechanisms will lead to an understanding of the interactions
between tissues that contribute to overall homeostasis in the human
body. Laboratory exercises emphasize the development of both
laboratory skills pertinent to physiology as well as an understanding
of the nature and significance of a variety of physiological
parameters which will be measured in the lab (including ECG,
respiratory measurements, electromyogram, pH and buffers, enzyme
activity, and others). ANSI 287.1 safety glasses and gloves are
required.
Formerly Physio 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLS V01 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the main characteristics, principles,
structures, processes and procedures, and the historical background
of the American system of government at the national, California
state, and local levels.
Formerly PolSci 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
POLS V01SL - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT:
SERVICE LEARNING - .5 Unit
Corequisite: POLS V01
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course introduces students to the basic aims and processes
of service learning as they relate to American government,
including the importance of community participation, oral and
written communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and diversity
awareness. Emphasis is also placed on critical reflection of the role
of the student as an active member in his or her community.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
POLS V02 - COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course compares the origins and development of selected
governments of the world, including their constitutional principles,
political ideologies, institutions, parties, and social policies.
Formerly PolSci 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
POLS V03 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces students to the field of political science,
focusing on the interaction between political ideologies, international
relations and American history and institutions. Constitutional
principles--especially the evolution of relations between national,
state, and local governments--will be analyzed as they have
developed historically and with reference to America’s changing role
in world affairs. Concepts of law, justice, democracy, liberty, social
welfare, and national security will be discussed as they relate to
American history and institutions. The course includes a study of the
California constitution and California institutions in a changing global
environment.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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