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1 In Memiam Catherine Vetter-McVey Merced College Educat from Mixed media by Catherine McVey, used by permission of Ted McVey Merced College Catalog The online catalog is divided into three parts, each as a separate PDF. This is Part #2 Majs, Certificates Transfer Programs which includes: Associate Degree Majs Certificate Programs Transfer Programs This web version of the Merced College Catalog is an adaptation of the official printed publication, is published f infmational purposes. Some content references have been altered to facilitate posting to the web. Students are advised to consult the current Schedule of Classes college counsels f supplementary infmation. Accredited by The Western Association of Schools Colleges Merced College, 3600 M Street, Merced, CA (209)

2 Majs, Certificates, Transfer Programs ASSOCIATE DEGREE MAJORS Since learning is a continual process of self-discovery, you are encouraged to keep an open mind about your potential options. Califnia Community Colleges have unique relationships with the UC Califnia State University systems, so you can move easily from a two-year to a four-year college. With proper planning, you can earn an associate degree while fulfilling the lower division requirements of a four-year school. As you choose courses at Merced College, you are encouraged to keep your options open f transfer. Merced College awards Associate Degrees in the following majs: Accounting (AA) Addiction Studies (AA) Agriculture Business (AA) Agriculture Business (AS) Agriculture, General (AA) Agriculture, General (AS) Animal Science (AA) Animal Science (AS) Anthropology (AA) Automotive Technology (AA) Biological Science (AS) Biotechnology (AS) Business Administration (AA) Business, General (AA) Chemistry (AS) Chemistry Pre-Professional (AS) Child Development (AA) Communication Studies (AA) Computer Studies & Electronics (AS) Computer Studies Management Infmation Systems (AS) Computer Science (AS) Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural (AA) Computer-Aided Design - Mechanical (AA) Crections (AA) Criminal Justice (AA) Crop Science (AA) Crop Science (AS) Diesel Equipment Technology (AA) Diesel Equipment Technology (AS) Drama (AA) Electrical Technology(AA) Electronics Technology Computer & Netwking Technology (AA) Electronics Technician (AA) Engineering (AA) Engineering (AS) Engineering Technology (AS) English (AA) Environmental Technologies (AS) Fire Technology (AA) Foods Nutrition (AA) French (AA) General Studies (AA) Geology (AS) German (AA) Health Sciences (AA) Histy (AA) Hse Management (AA) Hse Management (AS) Human Services (AA) Humanities (AA) HVAC Technology (AA) Industrial Electronics Technology (AA) Industrial Maintenance Technology (AA) Instrumentation & Process Control Technology (AA) Journalism (AA) Labaty Technology (AS) Lscape Hticulture (AA) Lscape Hticulture (AS) Laser Electro-Optics (AA) Legal Secretarial (AA) Life Science (AA) Management, Merchising (AA) Management, Small Business (AA) Management/Supervisy (AA) Mathematics (AA) Mechanized Agriculture Technology (AA) Mechanized Agric. Technology (AS) Music (AA) Nursing, Registered (AS) Nursing, Vocational (AA) Office Technology Clerical Office (AA) Infmation/Wd Processing (AA) Legal Office (AA) Medical Office (AA) Office Administration (AA) Paralegal Studies (AA) Philosophy (AA) Photography (AA) Physical Education (AA) Physical Science (AA) Physics (AS) Psychology (AA) Radiologic Technology (AS) Real Estate (AA) Social Science (AA) Spanish (AA) Toyota-approved Automotive Program (AA) Transfer Studies (AA) University Studies (AA) Visual Arts (AA) Welding Technology (AA)

3 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS If you are interested in taking only the occupational maj area classes, you will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion from Merced College upon the successful completion of the final occupational maj area course. A grade point of at least 2.0 better is required in the area of concentration. A minimum of 12 units must be taken at Merced College. F specific requirements of each certificate program, see the catalog section Associate Degree, Certificate Transfer Programs. A Certificate of Completion is available in each of the following occupational maj areas: Accounting (CC) Addiction Studies (CC) Agricultural Chemicals Agriculture Business (CC) Agriculture, General (CC) Animal Science (CC) Automotive - Body Fender (CC) Automotive - Engine Perfmance (CC) Automotive - Engines (CC) Automotive - Parts Service Professional (CC) Automotive - Suspension & Brakes (CC) Automotive - Transmissions (CC) Biotechnology (CC) Business, General (CC) Clerical Office (CC) Commercial Art (CC) Commercial Refrigeration Technician (CC) Computer & Netwking Technology (CC) Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural (CC) Computer-Aided Design - Mechanical (CC) Crections (CC) Criminal Justice (CC) Crop Science (CC) Diesel Equipment Technology (CC) Industrial Electronics Technician (CC) Industrial Maintenance Technician (CC) Infmation/Wd Processing (CC) Instrumentation & Process Control Technician (CC) Lscape Hticulture (CC) Laser Electro-Optics (CC) Legal Office (CC) Legal Secretarial (CC) Management, Merchising (CC) Management, Small Business (CC) Management/Supervisy (CC) Mechanized Agriculture Technology (CC) Mechanized Agriculture - Compact Power Equipment Medical Office (CC) Nursing, Vocational (CC) Office Administration (CC) Paralegal Studies (CC) Photography (CC) Radiologic Technology (CC) Real Estate (CC) Electrician (CC) Electronics Technician (CC) Fire Technology (CC) Foods Nutrition (CC) Foster Care Education (CC) Hse Management (CC) Hseshoeing - Advanced (CC) Hseshoeing - Beginning (CC) Human Services (CC) HVAC - Technician (CC) HVAC - Commercial Refrigeration Technician (CC) Sonography, Diagnostic Medical (CC) Toyota-approved Parts Service Professional (CC) Visual Arts (CC) Welding Technology (CC)

4 Accounting CPSC-30 Computer Applications... 3 CRIM-33 Family Violence... 3 HLTH-10 Contempary Health... 3 HMSV-50 Survey Utilization of Community Resources An Associate in Arts Degree in Accounting is available in preparation f PSYC-22 Human Sexuality... 3 employment in the field of bookkeeping accounting as a full-charge SOC-01 Introducty Sociology bookkeeper juni accountant. F the A.A. Degree, students must meet SOC-02 Contempary Social Problems the graduation requirements complete the following courses: SOC-28 Marriage the Family AC T G -04A Fundam entals of Financial Accounting AC T G -04B Fundam entals of Managerial Accounting AC T G -31 C om puterized Accounting Agricultural Chemicals AC T G -51 Applied Accounting BU S-10 Introduction to Business C ertificate of C om pletion: BU S-18A Business Law A C ertificate of C ompletion in Agricultural C hemicals will be awarded upon C PSC -30 C om puter Applications satisfacty completion of the 18-unit ce courses listed below: AG BS-18 Agricultural C om puter Applications Plus s ix units from the following: PLSC -10 Elements of Plant Science AC T G -52 Payroll R ecds Ac counting PLSC -12 W eeds AC T G -54 C ost Accounting PLSC -13 Econom ic Entom ology AC T G -56 G overnmental N ot-f-profit Accounting SO IL-10 Soil Science AC T G -70A-ZZ Special T opics in Accounting ½ - 3 SO IL-11 Fertilizers Soil Amendments Suggested electives include: BUS-43 Business Communication CPSC-01 Introduction to Management Infmation Systems Agriculture ECON-01A Introduction to Macroeconomics ECON-01B Introduction to Microeconomics F CSU the University of Califnia, the student should consult the MATH-10 Elementary Statistics requirements of the particular campus, the particular curriculum, in MATH-15 Finite Mathematics... 3 which he/she intends to enroll. Care must be exercised to be sure that the proper prerequisites are taken f certain upper division courses. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion (See listings under Agriculture Business, Animal Science, Crop Science, of 30 units of course wk in this area of study which includes the ce Diesel Equipment Technology, General Agriculture, Hse Management, courses indicated f the A.A. Degree in Accounting. Hseshoeing, Lscape Hticulture, Mechanized Agriculture Technology.) Addiction Studies The Associate in Arts Degree in Addiction Studies, which is fully accredited by the Califnia Association f Alcohol Drug Educats (CAADE), is available f students who meet the graduation requirements complete the following required courses: ADST-41 Introduction to Addiction Studies ADST-42A Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning in Addiction Counseling... 3 ADST-42B Introduction to Addiction Counseling Skills ADST-43 Professional Responsibilities Ethical Practice in Addiction Counseling ADST-44 Pharmacology of Substance Abuse ADST-45 Leadership Counseling in Addiction Groups ADST-46 Addiction Education Prevention COOP-41 Cooperative Education... 6 PSYC-01A Introduction to Psychology PSYC-23 Personal Social Adjustment PSYC-51 Applied Psychology A fully accredited CAADE Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the 33-unit curriculum listed above plus an additional six units from the following electives: ADST-49A-ZZ Special Topics in Addiction Studies ½ -4 CLDV-08 Families Societies... 3 COMM-05 Interpersonal Communication Continued next column... Agriculture Business The Associate in Science Degree in Agriculture Business is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements in addition to the Agriculture Business ce 12 units from the elective list. The Associate in Arts Degree is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements in addition to the Agriculture Business ce 3 units from the elective list. Ce: AGBS-10 Introduction to Agriculture Business AGBS-11 Agricultural Economics AGBS-12 Agricultural Accounting AGBS-13 Agricultural Marketing... 3 AGBS-17 Agricultural Sales Communication AGBS-18 Agricultural Computer Applications MECH-31 Equipment Safety Electives: AGBS-14 Farm Management... 3 AGBS-30* Agricultural Leadership AGBS-31* Agricultural Ambassads AGBS-49 Agriculture Business: Problems AGBS-70A-ZZ Special Topics in Agriculture Business ½ - 4 ANSC Animal Science Electives** PLSC Plant Science Electives*** MECH Mechanized Ag Electives Continued next page...

5 *AGBS-30 AGBS-31 are both repeatable three times. elective courses from all five agricultural areas. *Includes Animal Science Dairy Husbry courses. **Includes Plant Science, Crop Production, Soil Science, Lscape Suggested agriculture courses to meet General Education Breadth Hticulture, Fruit Production courses. Requirements: Suggested agriculture courses to meet General Education Breadth Requirements: AGBS -11* (Area D) Agricultural Economics A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon satisfacty completion of PLSC-10* (Area B2) Elements of Plant Science the 19 unit ce, plus 15 units from the electives above (at least five elective SOIL-10* (Area B1) Soil Science units must be AGBS courses). *Transfer students should consult with their counsel regarding General Education Breadth Requirements. Suggested agriculture courses to meet General Education Breadth Requirements: AGBS-11 (Area D); ANSC-10 PLSC-10 (area B2); SOIL-10 (area B1). Animal Science An Associate in Arts Degree in Animal Science is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements completing the 22-unit ce. Agriculture, General/Agricultural Ce: Education AGBS-18 Agricultural Computer Applications ANSC-10 Elements of Animal Science ANSC-11 Elements of Animal Nutrition ANSC-12 Livestock Breeding Selection The Associate in Science Degree in General Agriculture is available upon ANSC-13 Animal Disease Parasite Control satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements in addition to the CROP-13 Fage Crops... 3 General Agriculture Ce 18 units from the elective list. The Associate MECH-31 Equipment Safety in Arts Degree is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements in addition to the General Agriculture Ce nine units from Plus one animal production course from the following list: the elective list. Students must complete elective courses from three of the ANSC-16 Hse Husbry... 3 five agricultural areas. ANSC-17 Beef Production... 3 ANSC-18 Sheep Production... 3 Ce: ANSC-19 Swine Production... 3 AGBS-18 Agricultural Computer Applications DAIR-10 Elements of Dairy... 3 AGRI-10 Agriculture, Environment, Society ANSC-10 Elements of Animal Science An Associate in Science Degree in Animal Science is available upon LAND-11 Elements of Ornamental Hticulture satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements, completion of the MECH-31 Equipment Safety... 1 ce courses listed above, plus eight units from the electives list. 13 Electives: AGBS-12 Agricultural Accounting Electiv es: Agriculture Business AGBS -10 Introduction to Agriculture Business AGBS -12 Agricultural Accounting AGBS-13 Agricultural Marketing...3 AGBS-17 Agricultural Sales Communication AGBS-30 Agricultural Leadership Animal Science ANSC-11 Elements of Animal Nutrition ANSC-13 Animal Disease Parasite Control ANSC-15 Livestock Selection...3 ANSC-30 Fitting, Showing, Merchising Livestock Crop Science/Plant Science/Soil Science CROP-10 Elements of Agronomy...3 CROP-12 Vegetable Crops...3 CROP-13 Fage Crops...3 PLSC-13 Economic Entomology...3 SOIL-11 Fertilizer Soil Amendments Lscape Hticulture LAND-10A Ornamental Plant Identification LAND-12 Lscape Design...3 LAND-14 Lscape Construction Installation PLSC-16 Plant Propagation...3 Mechanized Agriculture MECH -06 Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel W elding Shielded Metal Arc W elding... MECH-10 Agricultural Skills... MECH-15 Small Engine Repair Maintenance MECH-35 Small Power Equipment... A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon satisfacty completion of the 13-unit ce plus 24 units from the elective list. Students must complete AN SC -15 Livestock Selection AN SC -16 H se H usbry AN SC -17 Beef Production AN SC -18 Sheep Production AN SC -19 Swine Production AN SC -22 Applied Livestock Practices AN SC -30 Fitting, Showing, Merchising Livestock AN SC -70 Special T opics in Animal Science D AIR -10 Elem ents of D airy D AIR -11 D airy C attle Selection M EC H -06 Fundamentals of O xy-fuel W elding Shielded Metal Arc W elding M EC H -12 Agriculture Equipm ent A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon satisfacty completion of the 22-unit ce 14 units from the electives above.

6 Anthropology This maj is designed f students interested in Anthropology who intend to continue their studies at one of the Califnia State Colleges at the University of Califnia; students should wk with their counsels f specific requirements. F an Associate in Arts Degree in Anthropology, students must meet the graduation requirements the 18-unit curriculum below. It is recommended that breadth classes be chosen from the lists below whenever possible. ANTH-01 Physical Anthropology... 3 ANTH-01L Physical Anthropology Lab ANTH-02 Cultural Anthropology... 3 ARCH-01 Introduction to Archaeology ARCH-01L Field Archaeology... 1 Students must also select an additional seven units from the following lists accding to the student s area of concentration: Cultural Anthropology Concentration ANTH-10 Southeast Asian Culture... 3 GEOG-02 W ld Geography... 3 MATH-10 Elementary Statistics... 3 PHIL-15 Comparative Religions... 3 SCI-30 Science Lab Experience... 1 Physical Anthropology Concentration ANAT-25 General Human Anatomy... 4 CHEM-04A General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 GENE-10 Introduction to Genetics... 3 GEOL-01 Physical Geology... 4 MATH-10 Elementary Statistics... 3 SCI-30 Science Lab Experience... 1 Archaeology Concentration GEOG-01 Physical Geography... 3 GEOG-01L Physical Geography Lab... 1 GEOL-01 Physical Geology... 4 MATH-10 Elementary Statistics... 3 SCI-30 Science Lab Experience... 1 SOIL-10 Soil Science... 3 Automotive Technology F an Associate in Arts Degree in Automotive Technology, students must meet the graduate requirements complete one of the following certificate options (with the exception of Automotive Engines -- no A.A. is available): Automotive Engines (Certificate Only) AUTO-04 Introduction to Automotive Technology AUTO-41 Automotive Engines... 4 AUTO-48C Special Problems in Automotive Engines DRFT-59 Basic Drafting Continued next column... Automotive Parts Service Professional Option AUTO-04 Introduction to Automotive Technology AUTO-60 Consumer Automotive Service AUTO-65 Automotive Parts Service Advising BUS-43 Business Communication... 3 BUS-50 Business Mathematics/Computer Applications BUS-53 Business English... 3 MGMT-50B Foundation Essentials: Values Ethics ½ MGMT-50C Basic Time Space Management ½ MGMT-50D Communicating with People ½ MGMT-50H Customer Service... ½ MGMT-51F Conflict Resolution... ½ MGMT-51G Stress Management & Job Burnout ½ OFCT-50 Beginning Keyboarding Body Fender Option AUTO-04 Introduction to Automotive Technology AUTO-32 W heel Alignment Suspension AUTO-50 Basic Auto Body Repair Painting AUTO-51 Advanced Auto Body... 4 AUTO-62 Basic Electronics f Technicians DRFT-59 Basic Drafting... 3 W ELD-06 Oxy-Fuel W elding Shielded Metal Arc W elding Engine Perfmance Option AUTO-04 Introduction to Automotive Technology AUTO-42 Automotive Electrical Systems AUTO-43 Automotive Fuel Systems AUTO-47 Engine Perfmance... 4 AUTO-48B Special Problems in Engine Perfmance AUTO-55 Basic/Enhanced Emission Control Devices Servicing... 5 AUTO-62 Basic Electronics f Technicians DRFT-59 Basic Drafting Suspension Brakes Option AUTO-04 Introduction to Automotive Technology AUTO-32 W heel Alignment Suspension AUTO-33 Brakes... 4 AUTO-48D Special Problems in Automotive Suspension AUTO-48E Special Problems in Automotive Brakes AUTO-62 Basic Electronics f Technicians DRFT-59 Basic Drafting... 3 W ELD-06 Oxy-Fuel W elding Shielded Metal Arc W elding Transmissions Option AUTO-04 Introduction to Automotive Technology AUTO-36 Automotive Manual Transmissions Drive Trains AUTO-46 Automatic Transmissions AUTO-48A Special Problems in Automotive Transmissions AUTO-62 Basic Electronics f Technicians DRFT-59 Basic Drafting A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of one of the certificate options listed above. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate.

7 Automotive Program, Toyota-Approved The Associate in Arts Degree in Toyota-Approved Automotive is designed to prepare students f employment as an automotive technician parts service advis. Students must meet the graduation requirements complete the maj requirements f one of the following options: Toyota-Approved Automotive Program Option AUTO-04 Intro to Automotive Technology AUTO-32 W heel Alignment Suspension AUTO-33 Brakes... 4 AUTO-36 Automotive Manual Transmission Drive Trains AUTO-41 Automotive Engines... 4 AUTO-42 Automotive Electrical Systems AUTO-43 Automotive Fuel Systems... 3 AUTO-44 Auto Air Conditioning, Heating & Cooling AUTO-46 Automatic Transmissions AUTO-47 Engine Perfmance... 4 AUTO-55 Basic/Enhanced Emission Control Devices Servicing... 5 AUTO-62 Basic Electronics f Technicians AUTO-65 Automotive Parts Service Advising COOP-41 Cooperative Education Students must also complete the following requirements: 1. Pass two ASE certification tests from area A-1 to A Pass Refrigerant Recovery Recycling Certification tests offered by one of the following ganizations: ASE, Mobile Air Conditioning Society, International Mobile Air Conditioning Association. 3. Meet dealership hiring requirements that may include drug testing DMV driving recd print out. 4. Pass relevant Toyota certification tests with a minimum sce of 80%. A Certificate of Completion in Toyota-Approved Automotive Program will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the full program option above with the exception that students must complete two units from one of the following courses: AUTO-48A, 48B, 48C, 48D). F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate. Continued next column... Toyota-Approved Automotive Parts Service Professional Option AUTO-04 Introduction to Automotive Technology AUTO-60 Consumer Automotive Service AUTO-65 Automotive Parts Service Advising BUS-43 Business Communication... 3 BUS-50 Business Mathematics/Computer Applications BUS-53 Business English... 3 COOP-41A Cooperative Education... 4 MGMT-50B Foundation Essentials: Values & Ethics ½ MGMT-50C Basic Time Space Management ½ MGMT-50D Communicating with People ½ MGMT-50H Customer Service... ½ MGMT-51F Conflict Resolution... ½ MGMT-51G Stress Management, Job Burnout ½ OFCT-50 Beginning Keyboarding... 3 plus 28 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Parts Counter certification* *It will be the responsibility of the student to provide verification of ASE certification to the Industrial Technology Division. A Certificate of Completion in Toyota-Approved Automotive Parts Service Professional is available by completion of the ce courses listed above, plus ASE certification. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate. Biological Science The student majing in biological science is generally preparing f transfer to a four-year institution a career in research, teaching, lab technology, one of the health care professions, related fields. Math requirements f biology majs vary widely. It is imptant to study early the requirements of the student's choice of four-year schools, to allow f careful planning of math courses. F an Associate in Science Degree in Biological Science, a student must meet the basic graduation requirements (CHEM-02A CHEM-04A BIOL-04 BIOL-04H should be taken f science breadth), complete the courses listed below: BOT-01 Principles of Botany... 5 CHEM-02B Introducty Chemistry... 4 CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-12A Organic Chemistry I... 5 ZOO-01 General Zoology And select units from the following: BIOL-06 BIOL-20 BIOL-31 CHEM-04A CHEM-12B MATH-04A MATH-04B MATH-05A MATH-05B MATH-10 MATH-12 MATH-14 PHYS-02A PHYS-02B Environmental Science... 3 Microbiology... 4 Introduction to Biotechnology I General Chemistry... 5 Organic Chemistry II... 5 Analytical Geometry Calculus Analytical Geometry Calculus Applied Calculus... 4 Applied Calculus... 4 Elementary Statistics... 3 FORTRAN Programming... 4 C++ Programming... 3 General Physics... 4 General Physics... 4

8 Biotechnology The student majing in Biotechnology is generally preparing f employment in the biotechnology industry f transfer to a four-year institution to complete the requirements f a bachel s degree. F the Associate in Science Degree in Biotechnology, a student must meet the basic graduation requirements complete 30 units from the courses listed below. It is intended that the student complete both courses in the CHEM-02AB sequence, both courses in the CHEM-04AB sequence, with the first course in the sequence satisfying the physical science breadth requirements. BIOL-04 BIOL-04H (f students transferring to a university) BIOL-01 should be taken to satisfy the life science breadth requirement. BIOL-20 Microbiology... 4 BIOL-31 Introduction to Biotechnology I BIOL-33 Biotechnology II: Advanced Labaty Techniques CHEM-02B Introducty Chemistry... 4 CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 GENE-10 Introduction to Genetics And the remaining units from the following courses: ANAT-25 General Human Anatomy... 4 BIOL-06 Environmental Science... 3 BOT-01 Botany... 5 CPSC-01 Introduction to Management Infmation Systems CPSC-30 Computer Applications... 3 ENTC-30 Introduction to Environmental Technology PHYO-01 Principles of Physiology... 4 PLSC-10 Elements of Plant Science ZOO-01 Zoology... 5 F a Certificate of Completion in Biotechnology, students must complete the following required courses: BIOL-01 General Biology f Non-Majs BIOL-04 Principles of Biology f Science Majs BIOL-04H Hons Principles of Biology f Science Majs BIOL-20 Microbiology... 4 BIOL-31 Introduction to Biotechnology I BIOL-33 Biotechnology II: Advanced Labaty Techniques CHEM-02A Introducty Chemistry... 4 CHEM-02B Introducty Chemistry... 4 CHEM-04A General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 GENE-10 Introduction to Genetics BUS-10 Introduction to Business... 3 BUS-18A Business Law... 4 CPSC-01 Introduction to Management Infmation Systems ECON-01A Introduction to Macroeconomics ECON-01B Introduction to Microeconomics MATH-10 Elementary Statistics... 3 MATH-15 Finite Mathematics ECON-01A ECON-01B may be used to meet degree requirements. Students should refer to the catalog of the school to which they plan to transfer to determine whether that school requires any specific courses in addition to, other than, those listed above. Business, General The Associate in Arts Degree in General Business is designed to provide students with general preparation f entry into employment in the business community. Students must meet the graduation requirements complete the following maj requirements: ACTG-51 Applied Accounting... 4 BUS-10 Introduction to Business... 3 BUS-18A Business Law... 4 BUS-35 Money Management... 3 CPSC-30 Computer Applications... 3 CPSC-31 W d Processing... 1 CPSC-32 Spreadsheet... 1 CPSC-33 Database... 1 ECON-01A Introduction to Macroeconomics OFCT-50 Beginning Keyboarding Suggested electives include: BUS-18B Business Law... 3 CPSC-01 Introduction to Management Infmation Systems MGMT-31 Principles of Management MGMT-33 Elements of Effective Leadership MDSE-32 Salesmanship... 3 A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of 30 units of course wk in this area of study which includes the ce courses indicated f the A.A. Degree in General Business. Business Administration The Associate in Arts Degree in Business Administration is designed to give students who choose to wk toward the Bachel of Science Degree a well-balanced introduction to professional careers in business. Certain basic courses are included in the first two years of study which should give the student the proper background f upper division study in Business Administration. These include: ACTG-04A Fundamentals of Financial Accounting ACTG-04B Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting Continued next column...

9 Chemistry Child Development The following Chemistry curriculum is designed f students planning to transfer to a Califnia State University. It is assumed that the student has completed two years of a feign language, one year of chemistry, math through pre-calculus in high school. F an Associate in Science Degree in Chemistry a student must meet the graduation requirements (PHYS-02A PHYS-04A a course in the life sciences are suggested as courses to satisfy the breadth requirements in the science area) complete the courses listed below: CHEM-04A General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-12AB Organic Chemistry I, II PHYS-02B General Physics... 4 PHYS-04B Physics And select seven units from the following: MATH-04ABC Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-05AB Applied Calculus... 6 MATH-06 Elementary Differential Equations MATH-12 FORTRAN Programming... 3 MATH-14 C++ Programming... 3 Chemistry - Pre-Professional An Associate in Science Degree in Chemistry Pre-Professional is f students intending to study one of the professional areas. These areas include medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, chiropractic, veterinary medicine. The suggested curriculum below should be modified accding to the area of study maj selected. Students should see their counsel f assistance in tailing a program to specific needs. A student must complete the graduation requirements (BIOL-01 PHYS- 02A PHYS-04A are suggested to satisfy breadth requirements in the science area) complete the courses listed below: CHEM-04A General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-12A Organic Chemistry I... 5 PHYS-02B General Physics... 4 PHYS-04B Physics... 4 ZOO-01 General Zoology... 5 And select 11 units from the following: BOT-01 Principles of Botany... 5 CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-12B Organic Chemistry II... 5 MATH-04A Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-04B Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-05A Applied Calculus... 3 MATH-05B Applied Calculus... 3 F an Asssociate in Arts in Child Development, students must meet the graduation requirements complete the following courses: Ce: CLDV-08 Families Societies... 3 CLDV-29 Child Growth Development CLDV-31 Introduction to Early Childhood Education CLDV-32 Practices in Early Childhood Education CLDV-35 Infant Toddler Development CLDV-53 Health Safety in Child Care Settings CLDV-56 School-Age Development NUTR-39 Nutrition f Young Children Practicums: CLDV-32L Practices in Early Childhood Education Lab CLDV-35 Infant Toddler Lab... 2 CLDV-56L School-Age Development Lab Select one Supervised Field Experience course listed below: CLDV-40A ECE Supervised Field Experience CLDV-40B ECE Supervised Field Experience CLDV-42A ECE Supervised Field Experience: Infant/Toddler CLDV-42B ECE Supervised Field Experience Infant/Toddler CLDV-44A ECE Supervised Field Experience: School-Age CLDV-44B ECE Supervised Field Experience: School-Age Note: Students having pre-school teaching experience should take a two unit field experience course. Students not having this experience should take a threeunit field experience. Child Development Certificates of Training A Merced College Child Development Certificate may be used when applying f a Child Development Permit from the Califnia Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which offers permits that authize teaching in state federal preschool programs. The Commission requires an additional verification of teaching experience as noted f each certificate below. In private preschool programs a teacher permit from the Commission is not required. A transcript is all that is needed. A grade of "C" better is required f each course in all certificates of training. Site Supervis Certificate of Training This certificate qualifies students f a Site Supervis Permit, Option-1, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if they have completed the courses below have a total of at least 350 days of preschool teaching experience which includes 100 days of supervising adults (three+ hours per day within the last four years). Education: Teacher Certificate, Option-2 completion of the following courses: CLDV-34A Administration Supervision of ECE Programs: Licensing Staffing... 3 CLDV-34B Administration Supervision of ECE Programs: Managing People, Time Resources... 3 CLDV-37 Supervising Adults in ECE Settings Continued next page...

10 Associate Teacher Certificate of Training This certificate qualifies students f a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing if they have completed the courses below have an additional 50 days of preschool teaching experience (three+ hours per day within the last two years). Education: Completion of the following courses: CLDV-08 Families Societies... 3 CLDV-29 Child Development... 3 Plus any six units of child development courses to make a total of 12 units.* *Note: F the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, students who take practicum classes may take them f either units experience, but not both. Students who need the experience should count practicums as experience take any other CLDV classes to make a total of 12 units. Students who don't need experience because they have been wking in a preschool program may take practicum classes as part of the 12 units. Teacher Certificate of Training, Option-1 This certificate qualifies students f a Child Development Teacher Permit, Option11, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, when students have the education below a total of at least 175 days of preschool teaching experience (three+ hours per day within the last four years). Education: Completion of the Associate Teacher Certificate of Training 12 me units of CLDV courses to total at least 24 units* 16 units of general education.** *Note: F the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, students who take practicum classes may take them f either units experience, but not both. Students who need the experience should count practicums as experience take any other CLDV classes to make a total of 24 units. Students who don't need experience because they have been wking in a preschool program may take practicum classes as part of the 24 units. **Note: Students must have at least one A.A. degree level course in each of the following general education breadth areas to total 16 units: 1) English/Language Arts, 2) Math Science, 3) Humanities/Fine Arts, 4) Social Science. Teacher Certificate of Training, Option-2 This certificate qualifies students f a Child Development Teacher Permit, Option-2, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing if they have the education below. Teaching experience is not required. Education: Complete the Child Development A.A. Degree requirements.* *Note: F students who plan to transfer to a B.A. program, breadth requirements f the A.A. must be transferable to CSU/UC. These students should check with a counsel f specific transfer requirements f the maj. M aster Teacher Certificate of Training This certificate qualifies students f a Master Teacher Permit, Option-1, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, when students have completed the courses below have a total of at least 350 days of preschool teaching experience (three hours plus per day within the last four years). Students may earn as many specializations as they wish. Education: Teacher Certificate, Option-1 Teacher Certificate, Option-2 CLDV-37 Supervising Adults in ECE Settings Completion of any specialization below: Continued next column... Family Child Care Specialization CLDV-33 W king with Families... 1 CLDV-52 Diversity Curriculum... 1 CLDV-55 Day Care Issues... 1 CLDV-70A-ZZ Special Topics Infant/Toddler Specialization CLDV-30C Infant/Toddler Curriculum CLDV-33 W king with Families... 1 CLDV-52 Diversity Curriculum... 1 NUTR-41 Infant Feeding Preschool Specialization CLDV-30A Preschool Curriculum A CLDV-30B Preschool Curriculum B CLDV-33 W king with Families... 1 CLDV-52 Diversity Curriculum... 1 CLDV-70A-ZZ Special Topics School-Age Specialization CLDV-30D School-Age Curriculum CLDV-33 W king with Families... 1 NUTR-43 Children W eight Concerns CLDV-52 Diversity Curriculum Early Literacy Specialization CLDV-30B Preschool Curriculum B CLDV-51 Early Literacy f Young Children ENGL-31 Children's Literature... 3 CLDV-70A-ZZ Special Topics Nutrition Foods Specialization NUTR-40 Menu Planning... 3 NUTR-41 Infant Feeding... 1 NUTR-43 Children W eight Concerns NUTR-70A-ZZ Special Topics in Nutrition Communication Studies The Communication Studies curriculum is designed to assist students from all majs in developing communication skills. Those students interested in majing in communication studies, with possible emphasis in public speaking, small group discussion, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, al interpretation, should consult the catalog of the college to which they plan to transfer f these other options. F an Associate in Arts Degree in Communication Studies, students must meet the graduation requirements complete the additional 21-unit curriculum listed below: DRAM-03 Histy of Dramatic Literature PHIL-10 Critical Thinking... 3 PHIL-13 Critical Reasoning W riting COMM-01 Fundamentals of Speech COMM-01H Hons Fundamentals of Speech COMM-02* Rhetical Criticism Interpretation of Literature COMM-04 Small Group Discussion Communication COMM-05 Interpersonal Communication COMM-30** Introduction to Intercultural Communication *Offered in the spring semester only. **Offered in the fall semester only.

11 Computer Studies The Associate in Science Degree in Management Infmation Systems is designed f students pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Computer Infmation Systems, Management Infmation Systems. Students should determine what other lower division requirements are required by the institution to which they intend to transfer. Associate in Science -- M anagement Infmation Systems ACTG-04A Financial Accounting... 4 ACTG-04B Managerial Accounting BUS-10 Introduction to Business CPSC-01 Introduction to Management Infmation Systems... 4 CPSC-05 Visual Basic Programming CPSC-06 Programming Concepts Methodology I ECON-01A Introduction to Macroeconomics MATH-10 Elementary Statistics... 3 Plus at least three units from the following courses: MATH-04A Applied Geometry Calculus MATH-05A Applied Calculus... 3 MATH-15 Finite Mathematics The Associate in Science Degree in Computer Science is designed f students pursuing degrees in Computer Science Computer Engineering. Associate in Science -- Computer Science CPSC-01 Introduction to Management Infmation Systems... 4 CPSC-06 Programming Concepts Methodology I CPSC-39 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming MATH-04AB Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-10 Elementary Statistics... 3 MATH-14 C++ Programming Plus a minimum of 12 units from the following courses: CHEM-04A General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 CPSC-05 Visual Basic Programming MATH-04C Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-06 Elementary Differential Equations MATH-08 Linear Algebra... 3 PHYS-04A Physics... 4 PHYS-04B Physics Crections F an Associate in Arts Degree in Crections, students must complete the graduation requirements the course wk listed below. CORR-01 Introduction to Crections CORR-04 Concepts of Criminal Law f Crections CORR-41 Crectional W riting... 3 CORR-42 Control Supervision in Crections CORR-43 Crectional Interviewing CORR-44 Legal Aspects of Crections Plus six units from the following electives: CRIM-06 Introduction to Evidence... 3 CRIM-08 Introduction to Investigation Continued next column... CRIM-30 Juvenile Procedures... 3 CRIM-33 Family Violence... 3 CRIM-35 Narcotics... 3 CRIM-37 Communication Ethics in Law Enfcement CRIM-39 Police Tactics... 1 CORR-30 Probation Parole... 3 A Certificate of Completion in Crections can be obtained by completion of the following classes with a 2.0 GPA higher: CRIM-06 Introduction to Evidence... 3 CRIM-08 Introduction to Investigation CRIM-30 Juvenile Procedures... 3 CRIM-35 Narcotics... 3 CRIM-37 Communication Ethics in Law Enfcement CRIM-39 Police Tactics... 1 CORR-01 Introduction to Crections CORR-04 Concepts of Criminal Law f Crections CORR-30 Probation Parole... 3 CORR-41 Crectional W riting... 3 CORR-42 Control Supervision... 3 CORR-43 Crectional Interviewing CORR-44 Legal Aspects of Crections Criminal Justice F an Associate in Arts Degree in Criminal Justice, students must complete the graduation requirements the 24-unit curriculum listed below. These courses must be in addition to the basic graduation requirements, a 2.0 GPA higher must be earned in each class. CRIM-01 Criminology... 3 CRIM-02 Introduction to Criminal Justice CRIM-03 Criminal Procedures... 3 CRIM-04 Criminal Law... 3 CRIM-05 Community Human Relations CRIM-06 Introduction to Evidence... 3 CRIM-10 W riting f Criminal Justice CRIM-37 Communication Ethics in Law Enfcement Plus three units from the following electives: CRIM-08 Introduction to Investigation CRIM-30 Juvenile Procedures... 3 CRIM-33 Violence in the Family... 3 CRIM-35 Narcotics... 3 CRIM-36 Patrol Procedures... 3 CRIM-39 Police Tactics... 1 CRIM-42A 832 PC Arrest Methods... 3 CRIM-42B 832 PC Firearms... 1 CRIM-42C Reserve Peace Officer Module Level CRIM-42D Reserve Peace Officer Module Level CRIM-49A-ZZ Special Problems in Criminal Justice ½ -3 CORR-30 Probation Parole A Certificate of Completion in Criminal Justice can be obtained by completion of the following classes with a 2.0 GPA higher in each class taken: CRIM-01 Criminology... 3 CRIM-02 Introduction to Criminal Justice CRIM-03 Criminal Procedures... 3 CRIM-04 Criminal Law... 3 Continued next page...

12 CRIM-05 CRIM-06 CRIM-08 CRIM-10 CRIM-35 CRIM-37 CRIM-39 Community Human Relations Introduction to Evidence... 3 Introduction to Investigation W riting f Criminal Justice Narcotics... 3 Communication Ethics in Law Enfcement Police Tactics... 1 Plus three units from the following classes: CRIM-30 Juvenile Procedures... 3 CRIM-33 Family Violence... 3 CRIM-36 Patrol Procedures... 3 CRIM-49A-ZZ Special problems in Criminal Justice ½ - 3 CORR-30 Probation Parole Crop Science The Associate in Science Degree in Crop Science is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements in addition to 30 units from the following list; the Associate in Arts Degree is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements in addition to 19 units from the following list. The ce must be completed f each degree. Ce: CROP-10 Elements of Cereal Grain Production CROP-12 Commercial Vegetable Garden Production PLSC-12 W eeds... 3 SOIL-10 Soil Science... 3 SOIL-11 Fertilizers Soil Amendments MECH-12 Agriculture Equipment... 3 MECH-31 Equipment Safety Electives: AGBS-18 Agricultural Computer Applications CROP-13 Fage Crops... 3 FPRO-12 Vineyard Production Management FPRO-13 Fruit Tree Maintenance... 3 MECH-21 Hydraulics... 3 MECH-22A Diesel Engines... 4 PLSC-13 Economic Entomology... 3 PLSC-16 Plant Propagation... 3 A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon satisfacty completion of the 19 unit ce 18 units from the electives above. Diesel Equipment Technology The Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Science Degree in Diesel Equipment Technology is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements completion of 39 units from the following maj requirements. MECH-06 Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel W elding Shielded Metal Arc W elding... 3 MECH-21 Hydraulics... 3 MECH-22AB Diesel Engines... 8 MECH-23 Diesel Fuel System Diagnostics MECH-24 Power Trains... 4 MECH-26 Power Equipment Electrical Systems MECH-30 Equipment Mechanics Skills MECH-31 Equipment Safety... 1 Continued next column... MECH-32 Applied Electrical Hydraulic Service MECH-33 Power Equipment Air Conditioning MECH-35 Small Power Equipment... 2 MECH-40 Equipment Repair... 2 MECH-51 Truck Brakes Chassis A Certificate of Completion in Diesel Equipment Technology will be awarded upon successful completion of 39 units from the maj requirements listed above. Drafting Technology An Associate in Arts Degree is available f students who meet the graduation requirements successfully complete the courses listed below f either Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural - Level II Computer- Aided Design - Mechanical - Level II (an A.A. is not available f either Level I certificate): Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural - Level I DRFT-04A Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD DRFT-04B Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD DRFT-42A Architectural Drafting - AutoCAD DRFT-42B Architectural Drafting - Solid Builder DRFT-44 Print Reading Sketching INDT-38 Industrial Technology Computer Applications Literacy Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural - Level II DRFT-04AB Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD DRFT-25 Graphics... 3 DRFT-42A Architectural Drafting - AutoCAD DRFT-42B Architectural Drafting - Solid Builder DRFT-44 Print Reading Sketching INDT-38 Industrial Technology Computer Applications Literacy Computer-Aided Design - Mechanical - Level I DRFT-04ABC Computer-Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) DRFT-05 Computer Graphics... 3 DRFT-44 Print Reading Sketching INDT-38 Industrial Technology Computer Applications Literacy Computer-Aided Design - Mechanical - Level II DRFT-04ABC Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD DRFT-05 Computer Graphics... 3 DRFT-25 Graphics... 3 DRFT-44 Print Reading Sketching INDT-38 Industrial Technology Computer Applications Literacy A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of one of the full certificate options listed above. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate.

13 Drama Electronics Technology These courses are designed to fulfill most lower division degree requirements of four-year colleges universities. In addition, the Associate in Arts Degree in Drama will prepare the student f pre-professional community theater. F an Associate in Arts Degree in Drama, students must meet the graduation requirements complete the following courses: DRAM-01 Introduction to Theater... 3 DRAM-02 Drama Productions... 6 DRAM-03 Histy of Dramatic Literature DRAM-04 Act s W kshop... 6 DRAM-10 Beginning Acting... 3 DRAM-15 Beginning Theater Crafts Plus six units from the following electives: DRAM-09 Voice Production f the Perfmer DRAM-11 Intermediate Acting... 3 DRAM-16 Intermediate Theater Crafts ENGL-08 Shakespeare Electrical Technology F an Associate in Arts Degree in Electrical Technology (Electrician), students must meet the graduation requirements complete the following required courses: DRFT-44 Print Reading Sketching ELCT-31 Direct Current Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-31A Direct Current Circuits ELCT-31B Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-52 Direct Current Alternating Current ELCT-41 Industrial Mot Equipment Control ELCT-42A Principles Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers... 2 ELCT-47 Electrical Mots, Generats, Transfmers, AC Distribution... 3 ELCT-55 A-Z Electrical Conduit Bending They Techniques INDT-36 A-Z Electrical W iring... 3 INDT-49 A-Z Electrical Codes Ordinances W ELD-06 Oxy-Fuel W elding Shielded Metal Arc W elding Plus six units from the following electives: INDT-10 Industrial Technical Skills INDT-25 Fluid Power... 3 INDT-41 Power Transmission... 3 INDT-51 Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the units of course wk listed above. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate. F an Associate in Arts Degree in Electronics Technology (Electronics Technician Computer Netwking Technician), students must meet the graduation requirements complete one of the following options: Electronics Technician Option DRFT-04A Computer-Aided Drafting - AutoCAD ELCT-31 Direct Current Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-49A DC/AC Electronic Circuits Software Lab ELCT-31A Direct Current Circuits ELCT-31B Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-32 Semiconducts, Amplifiers, Advanced Circuits ELCT-33 Pulse Circuits, Operational Amplifiers Linear Integrated Circuits... 3 ELCT-34 Digital Logic Circuits Systems ELCT-35 Microprocess Applications Interfacing ELCT-36 Netwking Topologies Cabling ELCT-43A Industrial Instrumentation Process Control ELCT-43B Graphical Programming f Electronics Data Acquisition ELCT-44 Basic Soldering, Rewk Repair f Electronics ELCT-49BCD Software Lab... 3 ELCT-51 PC Configuration, Assembly/ Repair Computer Netwking Technology Option ELCT-31 Direct Current Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-49A DC/AC Electronic Circuits Software Lab ELCT-31A Direct Current Circuits ELCT-31B Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-32 Semiconducts, Amplifiers, Advanced Circuits... 4 ELCT-34 Digital Logic Circuits Systems ELCT-36 Netwking Topologies Cabling ELCT-40A Cisco Certified Netwking (CCNA) Course I ELCT-40B Cisco Certified Netwking (CCNA) Course II ELCT-40C Cisco Certified Netwking (CCNA) Course III ELCT-40D Cisco Certified Netwking (CCNA) Course IV ELCT-44 Electronic Shop Practices: Fabrication, Soldering, Rewk, Equipment Repair ELCT-49B Semiconduct Advanced Circuits Software Lab... 1 ELCT-49D Digital Logic Circuits Systems Software Lab ELCT-51A Personal Computer Configuration, Assembly Repair... 3 ELCT-51B A+ Certification Training INDT-38 Industrial Technology Computer Applications Literacy A Certificate of Completion may be earned by the successful completion of one of the Electronics Technology options listed above. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate.

14 Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technology is designed to prepare future wkers f emergency medical care services. The curriculum in Emergency Medical Technology includes: ALLH-50 Emergency Medical Technician I ALLH-51 Emergency Medical Technician I, Ambulance These courses meet the requirements of Title 22, Division of Califnia Administrative Code. Students successfully completing the courses are eligible to take the EMT-1 certifying exam from any EMS agency within the State of Califnia. Limitations on enrollment f both ALLH-50 ALLH-51: Participants must have a current CPR card based on American Red Cross American Heart Association that includes one- two-rescuer CPR plus infant CPR; negative TB skin test negative chest X-ray f TB. Advisies: ENGL-84; ALLH-67; a first aid course equivalent to the course offered by the Red Cross. ALLH-50 ALLH-51 should be taken concurrently in der to verify that the student has met all EMT I course requirements. Engineering W idely diversified professional engineering programs are available at Califnia universities. Merced College offers the first two years of engineering to prepare students f transfer at the juni class level into a bachel's degree program. Students must be aware that completion of the course selection below does not necessarily satisfy all lower division requirements as specified by the Engineering Liaison Committee. The program is listed in such a way as to permit sufficient flexibility f students transferring to a variety of institutions. Students must wk closely with their counsels to assure a smooth transition to the four-year institution of their choice. F an Associate in Science Degree in Engineering, students must meet the graduation requirements (MATH-04A, CHEM-04A, a life science course are suggested to satisfy breadth requirements in the science area) complete the courses listed below: ENGR-10 Engineering Materials... 3 ENGR-30 Introduction to Engineering MATH-04B Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-04C Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-06 Differential Equations... 3 PHYS-04A Physics... 4 PHYS-04B Physics A minimum of five additional units from the following list of courses is required f an A.S. Degree. Care should be taken in selecting courses appropriate to the area of engineering, the student's intended transfer institution: CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 ENGR-12 FORTRAN Programming... 3 ENGR-14 C++ Programming... 3 ENGR-15 Elementary Mechanics (Statics) ENGR-18 Electrical Circuits Analysis ENGR-25 Graphics... 3 MATH-08 Linear Algebra... 3 PHYS-04C Physics... 4 Continued next column... An Associate in Arts Degree in Engineering is designed f students investigating the area of engineering who have sufficient units to graduate but lack specific prerequisites to advance to juni class sting in engineering. It must be noted that an A.A. in engineering does not necessarily satisfy entry requirements to four-year engineering curricula. F an A.A. Degree in Engineering, students must meet the graduation requirements, complete 18 units from the courses listed below. CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 ENGR-10 Engineering Materials... 3 ENGR-12 FORTRAN Programming... 3 ENGR-14 C++ Programming... 3 ENGR-15 Elementary Mechanics (Statics) ENGR-18 Electrical Circuits Analysis ENGR-25 Graphics... 3 ENGR-30 Introduction to Engineering MATH-04B Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-04C Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-06 Elementary Differential Equations MATH-08 Linear Algebra... 3 PHYS-04A Physics... 4 PHYS-04B Physics... 4 PHYS-04C Physics... 4 Engineering Technology Engineering Technology is that part of the technological field which requires the application of scientific engineering knowledge methods combined with technical skills in suppt of engineering activities; it lies in the occupational spectrum between the craftsman the engineer. Engineering Technology prepares the student f juni class sting at Califnia State University at Pomona, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Sacramento, Nthrop Institute of Technology in most specialized fields of engineering technology. This program leads to a Bachel s in Science Degree classification as an engineering technologist. F an Associate in Science Degree in Engineering Technology, students must meet the basic graduation requirements (PHYS-04A a life science course should be taken f science breadth) complete the 30-unit curriculum listed below: CHEM-04A General Chemistry... 5 ENGR-10 Engineering Materials... 3 ENGR-12 FORTRAN Programming... 3 ENGR-15 Elementary Mechanics (Statics) ENGR-25 Graphics... 3 ELCT-31 Direct Current Alternating Current Circuits MATH-04A Analytical Geometry Calculus PHYS-04B Physics Suggested electives include: ENGR-30 Introduction to Engineering MATH-02 College Algebra Trigonometry PHYS-04A Physics... 4

15 English The English curriculum prepares the student in written analytical skills acquaints the student with a wide range of literature. An English maj qualifies a student f employment in educational institutions, business industry, communications. It is a frequently recommended maj f students interested in pre-law, journalism, library wk. F an Associate in Arts Degree in English, the student must complete the graduation requirements the 18-unit curriculum listed below. The courses listed below must be in addition to the basic graduation requirements. ENGL-01B Introduction to Literature Plus 15 units from the following courses: ENGL-03 The Histy of Dramatic Literature ENGL-05 The Novel... 3 ENGL-06A Maj English W riters... 3 ENGL-06B Maj English W riters... 3 ENGL-07 Studies in Literature - Poetry ENGL-08 Shakespeare... 3 ENGL-09 The Sht Sty... 3 ENGL-10 American Literature - Beginnings to Mark Twain ENGL-11 American Literature - Mark Twain to Present ENGL-12 Creative W riting... 3 ENGL-14 Introduction to Film... 3 ENGL-22 Research Bibliography ENGL-31 Children s Literature... 3 ENGL-47 Special Topics in Language Literature Suggested electives to meet applicable A.A./A.S. Breadth Requirements: ART-01 Art Histy - Ancient through Gothic ART-02 Art Histy - Renaissance Through Modern Feign Languages... 5 ENGL-18 African African-American Literature HIST-04AB Histy of Civilization: Parts I & II HUM-01 Studies in Humanities - Pre-Histy to Renaissance HUM-01H Hons Studies in Humanities - Ancient to Renaissance... 3 HUM-02 Studies in Humanities - Renaissance to Present HUM-02H Hons Studies in Humanities - Renaissance to Present... 3 PHIL-03 Ancient Philosophy... 3 PHIL-04 Modern Philosophy... 3 Environmental Technologies Environmental Technologies is a program designed to train educate technicians f employment in business, industry, governmental agencies to assist in compliance with federal, state, local regulations. F an Associate in Science Degree in Environmental Technologies, students must meet the basic graduation requirements complete the courses listed below: BIOL-01 General Biology f Non-Majs BIOL-04 Principles of Biology f Science Majs BIOL-04H Hons Principles of Biology f Science Majs BIOL-06 Environmental Science... 3 CHEM-02A Introducty Chemistry... 4 CHEM-02B Introducty Chemistry... 4 ENTC-30 Introduction to Environmental Technology ENTC-32 Industrial Hazardous W aste Generation, Treatment, Reduction... 3 Continued next column... ENTC-34 Health Effects of Hazardous Materials ENTC-36 Hazardous W aste Management Applications ENTC-38 Safety Emergency Response ENTC-40 Hazardous Materials Management Applications The following courses are suggested to fulfill general education requirements/ recommended as electives: ANAT-25 General Human Anatomy... 4 ANAT-50 Survey of Anatomy Physiology COMM-01 Fundamentals of Speech... 3 COMM-05 Interpersonal Communication CPSC-30 Computer Applications... 3 ECON-01A Introduction to Macroeconomics PSYC-01A Introduction to Psychology ENGL-01A Composition Reading I GEOL-01 Physical Geology... 4 MATH-C Intermediate Algebra... 5 NUTR-10 Nutrition... 3 POSC-01 Essentials of the American Political System A Technical W riting Course... 3 A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the maj listed above. Fire Technology F an Associate in Arts in Fire Technology, students must meet the graduation requirements complete the following required courses: FIRE-30 Fire Protection Organization FIRE-31 Fire Behavi Combustion FIRE-32 Fire Prevention Technology FIRE-33 Fire Protection Equipment Systems FIRE-34 Building Construction f Fire Protection Plus six units from the following electives: FIRE-35 Fire Fighting Tactics Strategy FIRE-36 Hazardous Materials... 3 FIRE-37 Fire Hydraulics... 3 FIRE-38 Fire Apparatus Equipment FIRE-39 Fire Company Organization Procedure FIRE-49A-ZZ Special Problems in Fire Technology ½ - 3 FIRE-61 EMT I NA/FS - EMT I Non-Ambulance/FS FIRE-69B First Responder Re-certification FIRE-70 Fire Department Administration A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of 30 units of course wk in this area of study, including the first five courses listed f the A.A. Degree in Fire Technology. Students must complete the courses listed in the following categies in der to meet NFPA Professional Stards f Califnia Fire Service Certification. Additionally, students must fulfill state-mated employment time requirements f each classification. Firefighter FIRE-63AB FIRE-64 Basic Firefighter I, Academy Basic Firefighter II, Academy Continued next page...

16 Fire Officer I The following courses are designed to provide the fire officer with instruction accding to the stards identified within the Califnia Fire Service Master Plan f Training Education. Successful completion of all eight courses may enable the participant to receive certification as a Fire Officer I. FIRE-47A FIRE-71A FIRE-71B FIRE-72A FIRE-72B FIRE-73A FIRE-73B FIRE-75 Fire Investigation IA Fire Instruct I (Module A) Fire Instruct I (Module B) Fire Comm I (Module A) Fire Comm I (Module B) Fire Prevention I (Module A) Fire Prevention I (Module B) Fire Management I Foods Nutrition F an Associate of Arts Degree in Foods Nutrition, students must meet the graduation requirements complete the following courses: Ce: NUTR-10 Nutrition... 3 NUTR-20 Principles of Foods... 3 NUTR-36 Nutrition Food Service Supervised Field Experience... 3 NUTR-42 Quantity Food Preparation NUTR-44 Food Safety Sanitation MGMT-31 Elements of Supervision Plus seven units from the following courses: NUTR-26ABC Independent Study in Foods Nutrition NUTR-39 Nutrition f Young Children NUTR-40 Menu Design... 3 NUTR-41 Infant Toddler Feeding NUTR-43 Children W eight Concerns NUTR-45 Introduction to Food Programs NUTR-70A-ZZ Special Topics MGMT 50A-I Customer Service Academy A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the 24-unit curriculum listed above. Certificate of Training f Dietetic Service Supervis: Upon satisfacty completion of the 17-unit ce listed above, students meet the Califnia Department of Health licensing requirements f Dietetic Service Supervis. Feign Languages Studies in feign languages provide specialists to wk in areas such as anthropology, economics, political science, literature, international business, the travel industry. W hile teaching is one of the principal areas of employment, other careers may be found in interpreting, translating, research, diplomacy, libraries, publishing, the service industries. F an Associate in Arts Degree in French, German, Spanish, students should meet the graduation requirements complete the 26-unit curriculum as listed below. The courses listed below must be in addition to the basic graduation requirements: French FREN-01 FREN-02 FREN-03 FREN-04 HIST-04A HIST-04B German GERM-01 GERM-02 GERM-03 GERM-04 HIST-04A HIST-04B Spanish SPAN-01 SPAN-10 SPAN-02 SPAN-11 SPAN-03 SPAN-04 HIST-04A HIST-04B Elementary French... 5 Elementary French... 5 Intermediate French... 5 Intermediate French... 5 Histy of Civilization Part I Histy of Civilization: Part II Elementary German... 5 Elementary German... 5 Intermediate German... 5 Intermediate German... 5 Histy of Civilization: Part I Histy of Civilization: Part II Elementary Spanish... 5 Spanish f Spanish Speakers Elementary Spanish... 5 Spanish f Spanish Speakers Intermediate Spanish... 5 Intermediate Spanish... 5 Histy of Civilization: Part I Histy of Civilization: Part II Foster Care Education A Certificate of Completion in Foster Care Education will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of 15 units from the following courses: CLDV-08 Families Societies... 3 CLDV-09 Human Development... 3 CLDV-29 Child Development... 3 NUTR-10 Nutrition... 3 NUTR-39 Nutrition f Young Children CLDV-82A-Z Foster Care Education Plus a minimum of four units from the following: COMM-04 Small Group Discussion Problem Solving COMM-05 Interpersonal Communication CLDV-35 Infant Toddler Care... 2 CLDV-35L Infant Toddler Care Lab PSYC-01A Introduction to Psychology

17 General Studies The General Studies maj is designed f students who seek to broaden their education exple a variety of subject areas befe beginning to specialize make occupational choices. Other pertinent courses are: ECON-01A Introduction to Macroeconomics BIOL-01 General Biology f Non-Majs HIST-04AB Histy of Civilization: Parts I & II PHSC-01 Physical Science Survey... 3 The Associate in Arts Degree in General Studies requires a total of 18 units consisting of six units in each of any three of the following areas. These courses must be in addition to those taken to satisfy basic graduation requirements. (No courses numbered in the series are acceptable toward graduation requirements.) The areas their course prefixes are: Agriculture: AGBS, ANSC, CROP, DAIR, FPRO, FORS, PLSC, LAND, MECH, SOIL. Allied Health: ALLH, VOCN, REGN, RADT, SPMD. Arts: ART, DNCE, DRAM, MUS, PHOT. Business: ACTG, BUS, CPSC, MDSE, MGMT, MKTG, OFCT, REAL. Child Development, Nu trition: CLDV, NUTR Humanities COMM, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HMNG, HUM, ITAL, PHIL, SPAN Industrial Technology: AUTO, DRFT, ELCT, INDT, W ELD. Mathematics: MATH. Physical Education: HLTH, PHED, RECR. Public Services: ADST, CORR, CRIM, FIRE. Science: ANAT, ARCH, ASTR, BIOL, BOT, CHEM, ENGR, ENTC, GENE, GEOG, GEOL, NTSC, PHSC, PHYO, PHYS, SCI, ZOO. Social Science: ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, HMSV, POSC, PSYC, SOC, SCSC, STGV. Geography Geography is the study of the physical aspects of the planet. Topics studied include population pressures, food supply, resource availability. Physical Geography is a natural science about weather, climate, earth processes creating different lfms, while W ld Geography is a social science of how mankind utilizes earth resources to create different cultures stards of living. The study of Geography enables a student to better underst wld problems events; it prepares a student f a career as a planner, teacher, journalist, earth scientist, f other occupations. Lower division preparation f transfer students intending to maj in geography should include: ANTH-02 Cultural Anthropology... 3 ENGL-01A Composition Reading I ENGL-01B Introduction to Literature GEOG-01 Physical Geography... 3 GEOG-01L Physical Geography Lab... 1 GEOG-02 W ld Geography... 3 GEOL-01 Physical Geology... 4 Continued next column... Geology The Geology curriculum is suggested f those students interested in any branch of earth science. This curriculum is designed to meet the lower division requirements of most universities offering a maj in the earth sciences. This curriculum could lead to careers in fields such as paleontology, mineralogy, geophysics, hydrology, marine geology, geochemistry, as well as general geology. People trained in these disciplines are employed in research companies as well as by companies associated with mining petroleum industries. F an Associate in Science Degree in Geology, the student must complete the graduation requirements (PHYS-02A PHYS-04A ARCH-01 are suggested to satisfy the breadth requirements in the science area), complete the courses listed below: BIOL-01* General Biology f Non-Majs BIOL-04 Principles of Biology... 4 BIOL-04H Hons Principles of Biology f Science Majs CHEM-04A General Chemistry... 5 CHEM-04B General Chemistry... 5 GEOL-01 Physical Geology... 4 PHYS-02B General Physics... 4 PHYS-04B Physics The student must also select at least eight units from the following list (depending on the choice of four-year institution): ENGR-25 Graphics... 3 GEOL-02 Histical Geology... 3 MATH-04A Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-04B Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-04C Analytical Geometry Calculus MATH-12 FORTRAN Programming... 3 MATH-14 C++ Programming... 3 PHYS-04C Physics... 4 Health Sciences The Associate in Arts Degree in Health Sciences is intended f students planning to transfer into an Allied Health program. To earn the degree, a student must complete the basic graduation requirements (CHEM-02A is recommended f science breadth) the courses listed below: BIOL-01 General Biology f Non-Majs CHEM-02B Introduction to Chemistry NUTR-10 Nutrition... 3 And select eight units from the following: ANAT-25 General Human Anatomy... 4 BIOL-20 Microbiology... 4 PHYO-01 Principles of Physiology... 4

18 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology An Associate in Arts Degree in HVAC is available f students who meet the graduation requirements, complete one of the certificate options listed below: HVAC Technician Option DRFT-44 Print Reading Sketching ELCT-47 Electrical Mots, Generats, Transfmers, AC Distribution... 3 ELCT-52 Direct Current Alternating Current Fundamentals INDT-49 Electrical Codes Ordinance INDT-50 HVAC - Heating Control Systems INDT-51 Ventilation Air Conditioning INDT-52 Refrigerant Usage Certification - EPA Requirements INDT-71JJ HVAC Sheet Metal I... 1 MATH-B Applied Mathematics... 5 W ELD-06 Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel W elding Shielded Metal Arc W elding... 3 W ELD-07 Fundamentals of T.I.G. M.I.G. W elding Commercial Refrigeration Technician Option ELCT-41 Industrial Mot Equipment Control ELCT-42 Programmable Logic Controllers ELCT-47 Electrical Mots, Generats, Transfmers, AC Distribution... 3 ELCT-52 Direct Current Alternating Current Fundamentals INDT-40 Commercial Refrigeration Design, Installation, Service... 3 INDT-49 A Electrical Codes Ordinances INDT-51 Ventilation Air Conditioning MATH-B Applied Mathematics... 5 W ELD-06 Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel & Shielded Metal Arc W elding... 3 W ELD-07 Fundamentals of T.I.G. M.I.G. W elding A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of one of the full certificate options listed above. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate. Histy The following histy program is designed f the first two years of wk required f students majing in histy who are interested in obtaining either a secondary elementary teaching credential. Students should wk with their counsel f specific transfer requirements. F an Associate in Arts Degree in Histy, students must meet the graduation requirements complete the 18-unit curriculum from the two lists below (3-12 units from the first list, 6-15 units from the second list). The courses listed below must be in addition to the basic graduation requirements. Students must choose a minimum of six units from the list below: HIST-05 Histy of Europe Since HIST-08A Histy of the Americas... 3 HIST-08B Histy of the Americas... 3 HIST-09A Introduction to East Asian Civilization: China HIST-09B Introduction to East Asian Civilization: Japan HIST-21 Histy of Minities -- Ethnic Groups in 19th 20th Century America... 3 HIST-22 Histy of Minities - Black Emphasis HIST-23 Histy of Hispanic-Americans in the Southwest U.S HIST-24 Histy of the American Indian HIST-29 Histy of Califnia... 3 HIST-39ABC Expling Califnia s Past Hse Management The Associate in Science Degree in Hse Management is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements 30 units from the following list which includes the ce courses; the Associate in Arts Degree is available upon satisfacty completion of the graduation requirements the 23-unit ce. Ce: AGBS-12 Agricultural Accounting... 3 ANSC-11 Elements of Animal Nutrition ANSC-16 Hse Husbry... 3 ANSC-39 People Livestock in the Sierras ANSC-46A Specialized Hse Training CROP-13 Fage Crops... 3 MECH-06 Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel W elding Shielded Metal Arc W elding... 3 MECH-31 Equipment Safety Electives: AGBS-18 Agricultural Computer Applications ANSC-12 Livestock Breeding Selection ANSC-13 Animal Disease Parasite Control ANSC-40 Beginning Hsemanship (W estern) ANSC-41 Intermediate Hsemanship (W estern) ANSC-46B Specialized Hse Training ANSC-47A Back Country Animal Management ANSC-48 Tack Repair... 1 ANSC-52 Hoof Care Trimming... 2 MECH-12 Agriculture Equipment... 3 A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the 23-unit ce, 16 units from the electives above. Hseshoeing A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of ANSC-50 (Hseshoeing), another Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of ANSC-51 (Advanced Hseshoeing). Students must select a minimum of three units from the following (depending on the student's choice of four-year institution): HIST-04A Histy of Civilization: Part I HIST-04B Histy of Civilization: Part II HIST-17A Political Social Histy of the United States HIST-17B Political Social Histy of the United States Continued next column...

19 Human Services The Associate in Arts Degree in Human Services is available f students who meet the graduation requirements complete the following required courses: COOP-41 Cooperative Education COMM-05 Interpersonal Communication CPSC-30 Computer Applications... 3 HMSV-50 Survey Utilization of Community Resources HMSV-51 Human Behavi the Helping Process HMSV-61 Social W elfare... 3 PSYC-23 Personal Social Adjustment PSYC-51 Applied Psychology... 3 Students must take two of the three following courses: ANTH-10 Southeast Asian Culture: Emphasis Hmong Culture HIST-22 Histy of Minities -- Black Emphasis HIST-23 Histy of Hispanic Americans in the Southwest United States....3 Students must also choose one course from the following electives: ADST-41 Introduction to Addiction Studies CRIM-33 Family Violence... 3 PSYC-01A Introduction to Psychology PSYC-09 Human Development... 3 SOC-28 Marriage the Family... 3 SCSC-01 Introduction to Social Science A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the curriculum listed above. Humanities Humanities is the study of cultural manifestations in all its varieties, such as literature, philosophy, feign language, the fine arts. It is the study of intellectual, cultural, aesthetic development through histy with an integration of multi-cultural influences. A humanities maj prepares a student f employment in many diverse fields, including education research, law, international business, government, the creative arts. F an Associate in Arts Degree in Humanities, students must meet the graduation requirements complete the 20-unit curriculum listed below. These courses must be in addition to those taken to satisfy the basic graduation requirements. HUM-01 Studies in Humanities - Ancient to Early Renaissance HUM-01H Hons Studies in Humanities - Ancient to Early Renaissance... 3 HUM-02 Studies in Humanities - Renaissance to Present HUM-02H Hons Studies in Humanities - Renaissance to Present Plus an additional 14 units from the electives below. (Students must take at least three units from each of the four elective areas.) Art Music (3 units) ART-01, 02, 03, 04 MUS-11, 12, 13, 14 Feign Language (5 units) FREN-02, 03, 04, 39 GERM-02, 03, 04, 39 HMNG-02 ITAL-02, 03 SPAN-02, 03, 04, 39 Industrial Electronics Technology F an Associate in Arts Degree in Industrial Electronics Technology (Industrial Electronics Technician), students must meet the graduation requirements complete the following required courses: DRFT-44 Print Reading Sketching ELCT-31 Direct Current Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-49A DC/AC Electronic Circuits Software Lab ELCT-31A Direct Current Circuits... 3 ELCT-31B Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-32 Semiconducts, Amplifiers, Advanced Circuits ELCT-34 Digital Logic Circuits Systems ELCT-41 Industrial Mot Equipment Control ELCT-42A Programmable Logic Controllers ELCT-42B Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers ELCT-43A Industrial Instrumentation Process Control ELCT-47 Electrical Mots, Generats, Transfmers, AC Distribution... 3 ELCT-49B Semiconduct Advanced Circuits Software Lab ELCT-49D Digital Logic Circuits Systems Software Lab ELCT-55 Electrical Conduit Bending They Techniques INDT-49 Electrical Codes Ordinances Plus six units from the following electives: INDT-10 Industrial Technical Skills INDT-25 Fluid Power... 3 INDT-41 Power Transmission... 3 INDT-51 Ventilation Air Conditioning Systems A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the 40 units of course wk listed above. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate. Literature (3 units) ENGL-01B, 03, 06A, 06B, 08, 09, 10, 11, 18 Philosophy Humanities (3 units) PHIL-03, 04, 05, 15 HUM-15, 21, 47 Continued next column...

20 Industrial Maintenance Technology An Associate in Arts Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology is available f students who successfully complete the graduation requirements complete the following certificate program:: DRFT-44 Print Reading Sketching ELCT-41 Industrial Mot Equipment Control ELCT-47 Electrical Mots, Generats, Transfmers, AC Distribution... 3 ELCT-52 Direct Current Alternating Current Fundamentals INDT-10 Industrial Technical Skills INDT-25 Fluid Power... 3 INDT-32 Building Construction Concepts INDT-36 Electrical W iring... 3 INDT-41 Power Transmission... 3 INDT-49 Electrical Codes Ordinances MATH-B Applied Mathematics... 5 W ELD-06 Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel & Shielded Metal Arc W elding... 3 W ELD-07 Fundamentals of T.I.G. M.I.G. W elding W ELD-40A W elding Design Construction A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the full certificate listed above. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate. Industrial Technology Industrial Technology is a program which blends technical, scientific, business principles, which prepares versatile individuals f technological management, production supervision, related leadership positions. F locating the various degrees certificates that fall under Industrial Technology, students should refer to the following degree certificate titles in this ption of the catalog: Automotive Technology Automotive Technology, Toyota-Approved Drafting Technology Electrical Technology Electronics Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technology Industrial Electronics Technology Industrial M aintenance Technology Instrumentation Process Control Technology Laser Electro-Optics Technology W elding Technology Instrumentation Process Control Technology F an Associate in Arts Degree in Instrumentation Process Control Technology, students must meet the graduation requirements complete the following required courses: ELCT-31 Direct Current Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-49A DC/AC Electronic Circuits Software Lab ELCT-31A Direct Current Circuits... 3 ELCT-31B Alternating Current Circuits ELCT-32 Semiconducts, Amplifiers, Advanced Circuits ELCT-33 Pulse Circuits, Operational Amplifiers, Linear Integrated Circuits... 3 ELCT-34 Digital Logic Circuits Systems ELCT-35 Microprocess Applications, Systems, Interfacing... 3 ELCT-41 Industrial Mot Equipment Control ELCT-42A Programmable Logic Controllers ELCT-42B Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers ELCT-43A Industrial Instrumentation Process Control ELCT-43B Graphical Programming f Electronics Data Acquisition ELCT-44 Fabrication, Soldering, Equipment Repair ELCT-47 Electrical Mots, Generats, Transfmers AC Distribution... 3 ELCT-49B Semiconduct Advanced Circuits Software Lab ELCT-49C Pulse Circuits, Operational Amplifiers, Linear Integrated Circuits Software Lab ELCT-49D Digital Logic Circuits Systems Software Lab INDT-25 Fluid Power A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon the satisfacty completion of the 41.5 units of course wk listed above. F successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade point of 2.0 in each course required f the certificate. Journalism The mass communications industry is experiencing rapid growth wldwide. Merced College s A.A. program in journalism enables students to obtain skills they will use when transferring to a four-year institution. A two-year degree may qualify students f entry-level jobs with local mass media. The Associate in Arts in Journalism consists of the following courses: JOUR-01 Mass Media Society... 3 JOUR-08 Introduction to Newswriting Repting JOUR-32 Newspaper Staff (repeat once) PHOT-10A Basic Photography... 3 Choose three units from: POSC-01 Essentials of the American Political System POSC-02 An Introduction to W ld Political Systems Choose three units from: ENGL-12 Creative W riting... 3 ENGL-13 Critical Reasoning W riting PHOT-10B Intermediate Photography Suggested Area C2 breadth course: PHIL-05 - Contempary Mal Social Issues.