2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College
2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College
2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College
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Offering <strong>of</strong> <strong>Courses</strong> as Described in the Catalog<br />
Occasionally there may be changes concerning course numbers, titles, units <strong>of</strong> credit, prerequisites, hours, or course descriptions<br />
made after publication <strong>of</strong> the Catalog. Efforts will be made through the Schedules <strong>of</strong> Classes, public media, and at the time <strong>of</strong> registration,<br />
to notify students <strong>of</strong> any changes other than as described in the Catalog.<br />
All degree applicable courses listed in the Catalog meet major, area <strong>of</strong> emphasis, general education, or elective credit requirements<br />
for approved degree, certificate, or pr<strong>of</strong>iciency programs. The <strong>College</strong> will make every effort to regularly <strong>of</strong>fer each <strong>of</strong> the credit courses<br />
listed under the announcement <strong>of</strong> courses. “Regularly <strong>of</strong>fered” shall mean a frequency <strong>of</strong> not less than once in two years.<br />
The student who plans to satisfy the requirements for a particular academic goal --such as a Certificate <strong>of</strong> Achievement, an Associate<br />
Degree, and/or the completion <strong>of</strong> courses necessary to prepare for transfer into a baccalaureate major -- must carefully plan a program<br />
<strong>of</strong> study to complete all requirements in a timely fashion. The student may consult with appropriate instructional divisions to determine<br />
the frequency <strong>of</strong> course <strong>of</strong>ferings.<br />
Offering <strong>of</strong> <strong>Courses</strong> as Listed in the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Classes<br />
The <strong>College</strong> reserves the right to cancel any course section scheduled for any term if enrollment is insufficient. <strong>Courses</strong> may be<br />
scheduled <strong>of</strong>f-campus in <strong>Ventura</strong>, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, Santa Paula, and other locations as noted in the Schedule <strong>of</strong> Classes.<br />
Course Discipline Abbreviations<br />
Course disciplines listed below are a regular part <strong>of</strong> the established curriculum. The current Schedule <strong>of</strong> Classes should be consulted<br />
to determine the availability <strong>of</strong> specific courses <strong>of</strong>fered within the disciplines noted.<br />
The designation for course identification comprises an abbreviated discipline title followed by alphanumeric characters. The <strong>College</strong><br />
uses the following discipline title abbreviations:<br />
AG-Agriculture<br />
AES-American Ethnic Studies<br />
ANAT-Anatomy<br />
ANPH-Anatomy/Physiology<br />
ANTH-Anthropology<br />
ARCH-Architecture<br />
ART-Art<br />
AAS-Asian American Studies<br />
ACT- Assistive Computer Technology<br />
AST-Astronomy<br />
AUTO-Automotive<br />
BIOL-Biology<br />
BIOT-Biotechnology<br />
BUS-Business<br />
BIS-Business Information Systems<br />
CHEM-Chemistry<br />
CHST-Chicano Studies<br />
CD-Child Development<br />
CDL-Cognitively Diverse Learners<br />
COMM-Communication Studies<br />
CS-Computer Science<br />
CT-Construction Technology<br />
CJ-Criminal Justice<br />
DANC-Dance<br />
DS-Developmental Studies<br />
DRFT-Drafting<br />
ECON-Economics<br />
EDU-Education<br />
EAC-Educational Assistance Center<br />
EMT-Emergency Medical Technology<br />
ENGR-Engineering<br />
ENGL-English<br />
ESL-English as a Second Language<br />
ESRM-Environmental Science and<br />
Resource Management<br />
FDM-Fashion Design and<br />
Merchandising<br />
FILM-Film Studies<br />
FREN-French<br />
GIS-Geographic Information Systems<br />
GEOG-Geography<br />
GEOL-Geology<br />
GERM-German<br />
GW-Guidance Workshops<br />
HED-Health Education<br />
HS-Health Sciences<br />
HIST-History<br />
HEC-Home Economics<br />
HUM-Humanities<br />
HMSV-Human Services<br />
IDS-Interdisciplinary Studies<br />
INTR-Internship<br />
ITAL-Italian<br />
JAPN-Japanese<br />
JOUR-Journalism<br />
LDR-Leadership<br />
LS-Learning Skills<br />
LIB-Library Instruction<br />
MT-Manufacturing Technology<br />
MATH-Mathematics<br />
MICR-Microbiology<br />
MM-Multimedia<br />
MUS-Music<br />
NS-Nursing Science<br />
PM-Paramedic<br />
PHIL-Philosophy<br />
PHOT-Photography<br />
PE-Physical Education<br />
PHSC-Physical Science<br />
PHYS-Physics<br />
PHSO-Physiology<br />
POLS-Political Science<br />
PSY-Psychology<br />
RE-Real Estate<br />
REC-Recreation<br />
SL-Sign Language<br />
SOC-Sociology<br />
SPAN-Spanish<br />
SS-Study Skills<br />
SUP-Supervision<br />
THA-Theatre Arts<br />
WS-Water Science<br />
WEL-Welding<br />
WEXP-Work Experience<br />
<strong>Ventura</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog 2010 - <strong>2011</strong> Announcement <strong>of</strong> <strong>Courses</strong> 71