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Fall semester begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 12 Last day to add semester-length courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25 Last day to drop semester-length courses & be eligible

for refund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25

Labor Day – legal holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 5 Last day to drop semester-length courses to avoid “W”

on transcript. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 9

Last day to petition for Pass/No Pass (P/NP) option for

semester-length courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 9

Native American Day – legal holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 23 Veteran’s Day – legal holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 11 Last day to drop semester-length courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 18 Thanksgiving – legal & board holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 24-25 Final exams begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 12 Last day of instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 17

Los Medanos College is proud to be one of the Colleges of Contra Costa. The District Office is located at 500 Court Street in Martinez, California 94553. Other colleges in the district include: Contra Costa College in San Pablo and Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, which operates the San Ramon Campus. Board of Trustees John T. Nejedly, President Tomi Van de Brooke, Vice President Sheila A. Grilli , Secretary John E. Márquez, Member Robert Calone, Member Student Trustee Chancellor Dr. Helen Benjamin Los Medanos College Richard Livingston, Interim President Produced by the LMC Department of Marketing & Media Design

Table of Contents General Information Academic Standards..................................89 Admission Information...............................2 Assessment Information.................... 5 & 92 Associate Degree Requirements.................16 Brentwood Center.....................................22 Campus Directory...................................104 Campus Map..........................................105 Campus Policies........................................98 Course Offerings.......................................27 Directions Map.......................................102 Enrollment Info..........................................2 Enrollment by Phone/Online....................10 Fees & Tuition............................................6 Fee Waiver...................................................8 Final Exam Schedule.................................25 Financial Assistance.....................................8 General Education Reqmt (CSU).............18 How to Read the Schedule........................26

IGETC Requirements...............................19 InSite Portal and InSite Mail.....................97 Learning Communities.............................71 LMC Foundation......................................91 Matriculation Regulations.........................88 New Student Orientation............................5 Off Campus Classes .................................24 Online Classes...........................................20 Parking Information................................100 Programs of Study.....................................15 Refund Information....................................6 Short Courses............................................24 Student Code of Conduct.........................90 Student Services........................................92 Study Abroad Opportunities.....................96 Transfer Center.........................................94 Transportation Information.....................103 Verifications..............................................95

Fall Course Listing Administration of Justice...........................27 Administration of Justice Academy...........28 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.............28 Anthropology............................................29 Appliance Service Technology...................29 Art/Graphic Communications..................30 Astronomy................................................32 Athletics....................................................33 Automotive Technology............................34 AVID........................................................35 Biological Science......................................35 Business....................................................36 Business/Management...............................40 Chemistry.................................................40 Child Development...................................41 Chinese.....................................................43 Computer Science.....................................43 Cooperative Education..............................45 Counseling................................................45 Dramatic Arts...........................................46 Disabled Students Programs (DSPS).........47 Economics.................................................47 Education..................................................48 Electrical/Electronic Technology...............48 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)..........49 Engineering...............................................50 English......................................................50 English as a Second Language...................53 Environmental Science..............................54 Ethnic/Multicultural Studies.....................55 Filipino.....................................................56 Fire Technology.........................................56 French.......................................................57 Geography................................................57

Geology.....................................................57 History......................................................57 Honors Program.......................................58 Human Services........................................59 Humanities...............................................60 Italian........................................................60 Journalism.................................................60 Learning Skills...........................................62 Library Studies..........................................62 Mathematics..............................................62 Music........................................................66 Nursing—Community Education.............69 Nursing—Registered.................................70 Nursing—Vocational.................................72 Nutrition...................................................73 Philosophy................................................75 Physical Education—Activities . ...............73 Physical Education—Dance......................73 Physical Education—Fitness.....................73 Physical Science........................................75 Physics......................................................76 Political Science.........................................76 Process Technology....................................77 Psychology................................................78 Real Estate................................................79 Recording Arts..........................................79 Sign Language...........................................80 Social Science............................................80 Sociology...................................................80 Spanish......................................................81 Speech/Communications..........................81 Supervised Tutoring..................................82 Travel........................................................82 Welding....................................................83

Mission S T A T E M E N T

Los Medanos College is a public community college that provides quality educational opportunities for those within the changing and diverse communities it serves. By focusing on student learning and success as our first priorities, we aim to help students build their abilities and competencies as life-long learners. We create educational excellence through continually assessing our students’ learning and our performance as an institution. To that end, we commit our resources and design our policies and procedures to support this mission.

Vision

Los Medanos College provides the premier educational opportunity for East County residents, where learning matters most.

Values

Values remind us of what matters most. Los Medanos College is an educational community that cares deeply about learning, collaboration, effective communication, and engagement with our surrounding community.

Accreditation

Los Medanos College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education

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Admission & Enrollment Information O N L I N E A N D P H O N E O N LY

FALL 2011 REGISTRATION DATES D AT E

P R I O R I T Y GROUP

CRITERIA

May 2

DSPS

Qualified disabled students

EOPS

Students who are a part of the EOPS program

Qualified Veterans

Active military and honorably discharged veterans upon submission of DD214 to Veterans Representative

Continuing Students

Students who have not missed more than 2 semesters are considered continuing students. Each group has registration priority in descending order of units. Qualifying units are completed units within the district only. a) 45 – 70.9 units c) 0 – 44.9 units b) 71 – 99.9 units d) 100 units or greater

Returning Students

Students who have missed two or more semesters.

New Matriculated Students

New students who have completed the orientation process.

Exempt Students

New students who have received an associate’s degree or higher.

June 20

New non-matriculated Students

New students who have never attended LMC

August 1*

Begin Open/Walk-in registration for all COLLEGE STUDENTS – Online, Phone or In Person *For best selection of classes, it is NOT recommended that you wait until walk-in registration to register for your classes.

August 2*

Begin ALL Special Admit/Concurrent High School Student Registration – In person only

May 4

May 20

August 12-25* Late Enrollment on a space available basis

How to Register Continuing student priority registration: By appointment, online and phone registration only (see page 10 for instructions). Registration appointments are automatically assigned to continuing students based on units accumulated as of March 2011 session. Appointment dates and times can be viewed on WebAdvisor by going to “Priority Registration Date” on the WebAdvisor menu via the college web site, www.losmedanos.edu. New and returning student priority registration – Apply and enroll early, online and phone only. Walk-in registration begins – on Aug. 1 for the fall. Enroll online, by phone, or in-person. Online and phone registration services will be available through the day before individual course sections begin, on a space-available basis. In-person enrollment will continue through the designated last date to add. All special admit/concurrent high school students* register in person beginning Aug 2.

*Registration dates before the start of the semester are subject to change. Check the college web site for current information.

Who May Attend Admission is open to anyone who is:

Program Changes During Late Registration

• 18 years old or older, or

Enrollment With Late Add Codes • A high school graduate or equivalent GED (General Educ ational Development) test or the No fall semester-length class may be added after the published deadline of August 25. California High School Proficiency Exam or Check on WebAdvisor or Admissions & • Students currently enrolled in the high school, Records Office for short-term class at least 14 years of age or who have completed registration deadlines. eighth grade or higher. An instructor’s approval is required to enroll in a How to Apply class that has reached maximum enrollment or has already started. First priority for late adds will go New and returning students–Applications for to students on the wait lists. Late registration may admissions may be submitted online at be processed one of three ways: www.losmedanos.edu. After the application is uploaded, students will receive an email with the student ID and registration date. Special admit students –New and returning students may submit a college application online. This application can be submitted prior to the in-person registration date. Continuing high school students need not resubmit a college application.

• By Web— Go to www.losmedanos.edu and log in to WebAdvisor. Select “Late Registration” and enter the course section number and late add code; or • In-Person—Bring late add code to the Admissions & Records Office or the Brentwood Center by the last day to add.

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If a course is still open during the late registration period, you may enroll at the Admissions & Records Office without instructor permission.

Drops/No Shows Students who do not attend the first class meeting may be dropped by the instructor as a “no show.” However, it is the student’s responsibility to drop any class which he/she is not planning to attend. Failure to do so may result in an ‘F’ grade and a debt on the student’s account. Non-attendance does not dismiss the debt. Students must drop classes within refund deadlines to receive a refund.

Closed and Cancelled Classes Any class may be closed to further enrollment when it reaches the maximum size. Additionally, if enrollment is insufficient in any class, it may be cancelled. For information regarding refunds for cancelled classes, see the refund policy.

Residency For purposes of establishing tuition fees, students are identified as either residents or non-residents. • Residents: those who have lived in Calif ornia as legal residents for at least one year prior to the first day of a new semester and who can dem onstrate intent to remain a California resident. Non-citizens who meet residency requirements and who desire to enroll as a

California resident must provide documenta tion from USCIS. • Non-residents: those who do not meet the California resident requirements. See page 6 regarding tuition for non-California residents.

Nonresident Tuition Exemption (AB 540) In 2001 the California legislature passed a law (AB 540) that exempts certain categories of students from paying nonresident tuition. To be eligible, you must have completed at least three years of high school and have graduated (or earned a high school equivalency) while living and attending school in California. If you believe you are eligible for this special exemption, submit the California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request form to the Admissions & Records Office for review. The form is available online at www.losmedanos.edu or at the Admissions & Records Office or Brentwood Center.

Special Admit High School Students Students who are 14 years of age or older or those who have completed the eighth grade or higher are eligible for concurrent enrollment as ‘special admit’ students. High school students may enroll in up to seven (7) units in fall and spring terms or five (5) units of college coursework in the summer with approval of their school principal and parent*. With appropriate approvals, special admit students may enroll in advanced academic and vocational credit courses (degree applicable courses only). Students 14 – 15 years of age and/or special admit students requesting to enroll in more than the unit limit are required to complete the online orientation. Signatures for approval must be submitted at the time of enrollment on an Age Waiver Form or Unit Limit Waiver Form. * Important Note: By giving consent, parents of concurrently enrolled high school students agree they understand that the college is an adult learning environment and students are expected to behave

accordingly. Additionally, they understand that classes will be taught at the college level and the curriculum and college procedures will not be modified nor will other accommodations be made.

Special Admit Enrollment Policies Concurrently enrolled high school students may enroll in college courses with submission of a college application and proper approval forms on a space-available basis. Registration for high school students must be completed in-person on designated enrollment dates or anytime later (see enrollment dates on preceding page). Required forms that must be submitted each term/ semester: online college application, (if you have been away two semesters or longer) a Special Admit Enrollment form, and if applicable, an Age Waiver Form or Unit Limit Waiver Form. Special admit students should bring documentation to verify prerequisites (if required) at the time of registration (see ‘Prerequisite/Advisories’ below). Note that enrollment in English and some math classes require completion of the LMC assessment test prior to registration. An appointment can be made through the Assessment Center, located in Room 524 (Level 3). For information call (925) 439-2181, extension 3252 or www.losmedanos.edu.

Special Admit Orientation Requirement Students 14 – 15 years of age or high school students wishing to appeal the unit limit must participate in a special admit orientation and request approval from a dean or manager. View the orientation on the college web site (www. losmedanos.edu/orientation). Print a “Certificate of Completion” at the end of the orientation and arrange to meet with a manager to request enrollment approval.

Open Course Policy Every course is open for enrollment to any person admitted to the college who meets the course prerequisites and enrollment procedures. All courses are offered for college credit; auditing is not permitted.

Duplicate or Conflicting Courses Students are not permitted to enroll in more than one section of the same course and may not enroll in courses that have scheduled meeting times which conflict.

Prerequisites/Advisories Note: Some courses have prerequisites or advisories included with the course description. These are designated to assist students in the selection of course levels for their maximum success. Important: To ensure proper placement, prerequisites for all classes will be checked at the time of registration. If you have taken a prerequisite course at an institution other than LMC, you should request to have an official transcript sent to the LMC Admissions & Records Office prior to registration or bring a transcript with you for purposes of verification. Prerequisites may be challenged through the end of the fifth day of the term. Challenge forms are available through the Admissions & Records Office. A student may be conditionally enrolled in a course upon submission of a completed challenge form. If the challenge is denied, the student will be dropped from the class and the enrollment fee will be refunded. References to “successful completion” implies with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Advisories are recommendations only and need not be verified.

How to Apply & Enroll Online I N A D D I T I O N T O O U R T E L E P H O N E S E R V I C E , Y O U C A N N O W A P P LY & E N R O L L O N L I N E The Contra Costa Community College District online admissions application service is available 24-hours a day S T E P S T O A P P L Y O N L I N E

Go to our website at www.losmedanos.edu

Click on “Apply & Register”

Click on “Apply to LMC”

Follow the application instructions

STEPS TO ENROLL ONLINE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Go to our website at www.losmedanos.edu Click on the InSite/WebAdvisor icon on the home page; go to “WebAdvisor.” Log in with your user ID and password. Click on “students” Select one of the choices in the registration menu.

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Wait List

Student Status

Vocational Rehabilitation

Once courses with a wait list fill to their maximum capacity, you have the option to add your name to a priority listing in the event drops should occur or the instructor agrees to add late enrollees (at the first class meeting).

New Student

The State Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation provides financial assistance in some cases to students who require vocational training. Aid covers fees and books. Applicants should see a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor well in advance of the school term to work out necessary arrangements.

Important Wait List Details 1. All corequisites or prerequisites must be met before being placed on a wait list. 2. Once you have added your name to a wait list, you can check your status (i. e. you are now # 2 of 5 students on the list) by going into “Manage My Waitlist” on WebAdvisor. You should check your status on WebAdvisor frequently, to allow yourself the maximum amount of time to enroll, in the event permission is granted prior to the start of instruction (includes weekends and holidays). 3. If space becomes available in your wait list course, you will receive notification that the space is being reserved for you. The message will be sent by email or you can access the information by checking “Manage My Wait List”. *All wait list notification will be sent to the student’s college email account. Please check it frequently if you are on a wait list. 4. Once permission is granted, you will have five calendar days to enroll in the class, via WebAdvisor or by the phone registration system (or in-person). After five days, if you have not enrolled in the class, your name will be removed from the wait list and the next student on the list will be notified that he/she is eligible to fill the open seat. Once your name is removed from the list, you no longer have priority status. 5. If you are on a wait list at the start of instruction, you must attend the first class meeting to see if there is space available for late enrollment. If you do not attend the first class, you lose your place on the priority listing and another student may be added instead. If approved, the instructor will give you a unique late-add code. The code must be entered on WebAdvisor by the end of the late registration period (August 25 for semesterlength classes). Your registration is not complete until your add code is processed and enrollment fees are paid. Please note: Beginning with the first day of instruction, the option to have your name placed on a wait list is no longer available.

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You are a new student if you have never enrolled in classes at any college.

New Transfer You are a new transfer if you have attended another college, but have never been enrolled at LMC.

Returning Student You are a returning student if you have attended LMC but have been away for two consecutive semesters or longer.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 3656 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch 925-754-7700

Returning Transfer

Restricted Enrollment

You are a returning transfer if you have previously been enrolled at LMC and are now returning after attending another college.

Enrollment in LMC courses may be denied based on the following:

Continuing Student

• You have an outstanding debt to the college

You are a continuing student if you have been enrolled at LMC within the past two semesters.

• You have unpaid library charges for overdue or lost books

Course Load

• You have been dismissed for GPA or academic progress reasons.

Full Time = 12 units or more 3/4 Time = 9–11.5 units 1/2 Time = 6–8.5 units

Transfer of Credit If you have previous college experience and would like to transfer other college credit to LMC, you must request an official college transcript to be sent to the LMC Admissions and Records Office (Note: not required if prior coursework is within the CCCCD district.) Your previous coursework will then be evaluated for prerequisite and equivalent course information. A full evaluation will be completed as needed for counseling appointments or with submission of a Petition to Graduate.

Veterans Benefits Priority registration appointments are available by request to active military personnel and to honorably discharged veterans. Information on veterans benefits is available in the Admissions & Records Office, Room 401, ext. 3129 or at www.losmedanos.edu/veterans.

Accuracy and Revisions Los Medanos College has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this schedule is accurate. Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the adminis tration of Los Medanos College for reasons related to student enrollment, level of finan cial support, or for any other reason at the discretion of the Contra Costa Commu nity College District and the College. The District and the College further reserve the right to add to, amend or repeal any of their rules, regulations, policies, and procedures consistent with applicable laws. At the time of publication, the fees described in the schedule are accurate. However, at any time, local or state mandated fees may be imposed or increased.

New Student Workshops Before attending your workshop,

complete your English and math assessment tests OR submit other college transcripts or assessment scores, or high school transcripts with advanced math course grades for evaluation. To make an appointment and to check for dates and times, please call the Assessment Center at 925-439-2181, ext. 3252 or check the website, www.losmedanos.edu/assessment

Date

Time

Monday, June 13.............................................. 12 noon to 3:00 pm Tuesday, June 14.............................................. 9:00 am to 12 noon Wednesday, June 15......................................... 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Thursday, June 16............................................. 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 21.............................................. 12 noon to 3:00 pm Thursday, June 23............................................. 9:00 am to 12 noon

All students new to Los Medanos College must attend a New Student Registration Workshop or New Student Online Orientation. After submitting your Application for Admission, choose a workshop date below and sign up online at www.losmedanos.edu or at the admissions window, information desk, or call 925-439-2181, ext. 3422.

Wednesday, June 29........................................ 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Thursday, June 30............................................ 12 noon to 3:00 pm

Classes begin Friday, August 12th Online Orientation

www.losmedanos.edu/orientationNew

Be sure to arrive ON TIME!

What’s in it for you? • Learn which courses are required to achieve your educational goal • Learn about LMC’s majors, services, and procedures • Discuss your English and math assessment test results • Plan your first-semester courses with assistance from a counselor • Receive a free Student Handbook & Schedule of Classes • Have your individual questions answered by a counselor • Workshops before June 20 will have priority registration

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Fees and Tuition Note: Fees shown are those in effect at the time of publishing and are subject to change*. Fees may be paid in cash, by personal check, VISA or Mastercard for the exact amount. Fee Type

Amount

Required

Enrollment Fee

$36 per unit* (No maximum)

All students**

Non-Resident Tuition

$195 per unit* (No maximum)

Non – California residents (must be paid in addition to enrollment fee)

Non-U.S. Citizen Tuition $195 per unit* (No maximum)

Those non U.S. citizens who by law cannot establish California residency (must be paid in addition to enrollment fee) All students – pays for the construction and maintenance of a student center

Student Union Fee

$1 per unit, to a maximum of $10 per academic year

Parking Fee Permit***

$40 for cars All vehicles any where on campus, $20 for motorcycles including dirt lots, roads, etc., or $3/day both autos except on weeke nds and holidays and motorcycles

Transcript Request

$5 per copy (first two transcripts in district – free)

Rush transcripts are available for an additional fee. Returned Check Fee

Materials Fee

$15

Vary

All students – Payable with written request All students – Only cash or cashier’s checks will be honored for clearing checks returned for insufficient funds. Records are held until the fee is cleared.

Some classes may charge additional fees

*The District reserves the right to change enrollment and nonresident tuition fees, based on state legislation. **Special admit students (K-12) are exempt from enrollment fees if enrolled in less than 12 units. ***The District reserves the right to change parking fees based on CCCCD Board Policy.

Student Fee and Enrollment Refund Fee refunds for students who withdraw from school or drop classes by the deadline for class add/drop will be automatically calculated at the District Accounting Department. Refund checks for complete or partial withdrawals from school will be processed after the first two weeks of instruction. Refund checks will be mailed to the student address on file in the college Admissions Office. If the student paid by credit card on WebAdvisor, the refund will be processed as a credit to the credit card. Don’t be left behind! If you have a new address, please update your address in WebAdvisor immediately! This needs to done prior to the time of withdrawal or change of program. A refund will not be made if the student has other outstanding debts to the college. Refund checks will be issued monthly after the first two weeks of instruction each semester. All refund checks will be made payable to the student whether paid by cash, check, money order, cashier’s check or credit card. No refund of the enrollment fee will be made to any student who withdraws from classes after the first two weeks of instruction for a full semester class, or after 10% of the class time for a short-term class. An example, a 10-day course would need to be dropped in just one day! And a one-day course would need to be dropped the day before the course. Students who register and subsequently drop all classes prior to the beginning of the semester may petition for an early refund at the Cashier’s Office.

Parking Permit Refunds Parking permit refunds will be made if the student drops all classes within the first two weeks of instruction for semester-length courses or by 10% of the length of short-term courses. The parking decal must be returned to the Cashier’s Office for a refund.

Financial Aid Enrollment Fee Refunds If subsequent to paying enrollment fees, a student becomes eligible for financial aid and receives an enrollment fee waiver, the student will automatically be mailed a full refund check according to the same refund processing cycle as enrollment fee refunds.

Enrollment Fee Deferments For more information: call 925-439-2181, ext. 3139 -or- visit the Office of Financial Aid. Additionally, check WebAdvisor, the on-line service available to all students in the Contra Costa Community College District. You can now access your student information on-line, from your home or office, by visiting the college web site at www.losmedanos.edu and clicking on Insite/WebAdvisor. Among others, “Financial Aid Status By Term/Year” is available.

If subsequent to paying enrollment fees, a student becomes eligible for an enrollment fee deferment to an outside agency, the student must have the document stating the deferment submitted to the Cashier’s Office. The student will then automatically be mailed a refund check of the deferred fees within two weeks after the outside agency has been billed. Details regarding the refund policy are available from the Cashier’s Office or Admissions & Records Office.

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FINANCIAL AID IS THE WAY MANY OF TODAY’S STUDENTS PAY FOR COLLEGE. THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID CAN HELP YOU APPLY FOR STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS, WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS, AND ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVERS. Grants are the primary form of financial aid available at LMC. Grants are “free” money that students obtain by taking classes. Grants do not have to be paid back and are given to qualified students in the form of a check. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS ASK Our Office of Financial Aid can assist you in determining the programs that best meet your individual needs. You will start by applying for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov. After obtaining your PIN, you can begin filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Stop by the Office of Financial Aid or call 925-439-2181 ext. 3139

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT Offers up to $1000 for full-time students, and is awarded to those who file by March 2 and have the greatest need. FEDERAL WORK/STUDY Offers work on campus in an approved department and receive funding in the form of a monthly payroll check to assist with educational expenses. CAL GRANTS B AND C Offers between $1551 and $576 respectively for students taking 6 units or more. The application period is between January 1 and March 2. If you plan to attend LMC in the fall, you have a second deadline of September 2.

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FINANCIAL assistance

What If You Can’t Afford the Fees?

We Can Help You! Come to the Office of Financial Aid and learn about the financial opportunities available to eligible students. Financial assistance check disbursements for students enrolled at the beginning of the term for semester-length and short term courses will be paid as follows: • 25% of the student’s financial aid computation will be paid during the first week of the school term. • The computed financial aid, minus first installment payment, will be paid on the 5th week of the term. The above payment schedule provides for an early financial aid payment to assist with textbooks and other college start-up expenses. The final or second payment is a revised computation of financial aid based on currently enrolled units through the end of the add/drop period. Selective Service Requirement & Financial Aid Section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act requires that all male United States citizens and male aliens residing in the United States and its territories, who are 18 through 25 years of age, must register with Selective Service. Men who were born after December 31, 1959, who are not registered with Selective Service will not qualify for any Federal student loans or grant programs. The Selective Services requirement does not affect eligibility for the Board of Governors Waiver. 8 | Los Medanos College | 925-439-2181 | Fall 2011

WH AT ’ S A B O G F W ? A BOGFW, officially called the “Board of Governors Fee Waiver”, is a waiver of enrollment fees provided by the State of California for students who have been California residents for more than one year. Students who are required to pay non-resident tuition or do not meet citizenship requirements do not qualify. There are three ways to qualify for a BOGFW. You only need to be eligible for one.

PLA N A H E A D ! Do not wait until you want to register to apply. Processing time for BOGFW A & B is three (3) business days. The BOGFW C can take up to six (6) weeks. We highly recommend that students apply online: http://www.cccapply.org/BOG_Waiver to expedite the process. A paper application can be obtained from the LMC Office of Financial Aid or it can be downloaded from our website www.losmedanos.edu/studentservices/finaid/default.asp.

WH AT H A P P E N S I F I R E C E I V E A B O G F W ? You will be notified of your BOGFW eligibility by award letter. You may also check your eligibility on WebAdvisor. If you are eligible for a BOGFW A, B, or C your per unit enrollment fees are waived, regardless of how many classes you enroll in. All other fees charged (i.e., Student Union and Parking) remain your responsibility to pay. If you have already paid your enrollment fees and qualify for a BOGFW, you will receive a refund of these fees. Refund checks are automatically calculated and mailed to all students. BOGFW recipients may qualify for discounted parking You only need to apply once per academic year. Applications are due no later than the last day of the semester for which you are applying. BOGFW APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETE OR ACCURATE WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

BOGFW recipients may qualify for discounted parking BOGFW A: Provide proof of TANF/Cal Works, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or General Relief benefits you receive. Provide income and household size information by completing section B on the back of the BOGFW application. If you are considered dependent, you must provide proof of the benefits your parents are receiving. Acceptable documentation includes: • Copy of current official agency verification • Current eligibility letter BOGFW B: Provide income and household size information by completing section B on the back of the BOGFW application. BOGFW C: If you don’t qualify for BOGFW A or B, you may qualify for BOGFW C by completing a 2011-2012 FAFSA.

Family size

Total Family 2010 Income

Family size

Total Family 2010 Income

$16,245 or less

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How to Enroll by Phone or Online Who You may register by telephone or online* on WebAdvisor if: • You are a continuing student from the Fall 2010, Spring 2011 or Summer 2011, or • You have submitted an application for the Fall 2011 semester. * Excludes high-school students, who must provide enrollment forms in person.

When • Enrollment online or by touch-tone phone in semesterlength and short-term classes is available on or after your registration appointment time/date, up through the day before classes begin. After the individual course start date, both systems may be used for dropping classes and reviewing final grades. • The touch tone phone system in available Monday– Saturday, 5 am to 11:30 pm; Sunday after 10 am (not available using late add codes) • WebAdvisor can be accessed 24 hours a day Monday– Saturday; Sunday, after 10 am

How to register by phone*

• Type in your password. If you have never used WebAdvisor, your password is your six digit date of birth (example: if your birthdate is April 1, 1985, your password would be 040185). Once this is entered you will be taken to a page that says your password has expired. You will be asked to create a new password by entering your User ID, old password (your birthddate), and a new password that is 6 to 9 characters in length and contains at least one number. • Click on the Students button. • Under Registration, you can go to My Priority Registration Dates to confirm when you are eligible to enroll. • Click on Search for Sections. • Select the location, the term and other search criteria to locate classes • By selecting Express Registration you may access a course by section number and term • On the Registration Results page, review your schedule and print a copy for your records. • Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Make a Payment (by credit card) or send a check to the Cashier’s Office, Los Medanos College, 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565

Complete the touch-tone work sheet before you call the registra tion telephone number. On or after your registration date, call the system number: 925-370-9000. The system prompt will take you step-by-step through the registration process. If you make a mistake, need additional help, want to review your courses, or want to cancel all transactions made during your telephone call, select the appropriate action codes identified by the voice prompt.

Fee Payment

Note that prerequisites must be verif ied prior to course enrollment. See course description for prerequisite information.

Confirmation of Transactions

• Fees may be paid by check or credit card (VISA or MasterCard). • If you pay by check, mail or take your check to the Cashier’s Office immediately following registration. Write your ID number or social security number on the check.

Note Regarding Financial Assistance If you are receiving financial assistance through the college, your fee waiver must be processed before you register for classes.

You will not receive a mailed confirmation if you register by phone. Two additional ways to access this information: • Call the telephone registration system and press How to register online on WebAdvisor to review your schedule, or • Make a list of the classes you want by reviewing the class schedule. • Visit the college web site at www.losmedanos.edu • On or after your appointment date, go to www.losmedanos. and go into WebAdvisor. edu and click on the InSite/WebAdvisor icon. Click on the Webadvisor button on the left side menu. A login box will appear. • Your User Name is your first initial, last name, and the last 3 digits of your student ID number (example: Sam Jones would be sjones567). If you do not remember your student Important Note: You will NOT be automatically dropped from ID number, click on User ID help on the Current Student classes based on non-attendance. Failure to drop your course main menu then What’s my User ID. ID numbers cannot may result in a failing grade and a debt on your record. be obtained over the phone by calling the Admissions & All outstanding debts must be paid in full. Unpaid debts Records Office. will result in a registration hold on student records. *Phone registration will not be available after the fall 2011 semester

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Steps to Touch-Tone Phone Enrollment Remember! To Use the Phone Service: • •

AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Course Section Numbers are available in the Schedule of Classes or check the listing posted You must be a continuing student or have submitted an application for the new semeste.

in the Admissions Office Lobby.

1. CALL THE SYSTEM NUMBER 2. Indicate your preference for English or Spanish translation. 3. Press to register, add, or drop or press for grades. 4. Press to use you ID number ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ OR

Press to enter your social security number: ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___

5. Enter your birth date information:  ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ You must enter 6 digits (Example 03-09-89) month date year 6. Select the number for the transaction you wish to complete:

• IF ADDING classes, press COURSE SECTION NUMBER

OR LATE ADD CODE

COURSE

TIME

DAYS

UNITS

• IF DROPPING classes, press

= = • TO REVIEW YOUR COURSE SCHEDULE, PRESS • TO DROP ALL COURSES, PRESS • TO CANCEL CHANGES MADE DURING THIS PHONE CALL, PRESS • TO ACCEPT YOUR COURSE SCHEDULE AND RECEIVE YOUR AMOUNT OWED (REGISTRATION FEE), PRESS 7. FEE PAYMENT: • If paying by VISA Card or MasterCard press Remember to press the # sign after the last number of your credit card. You will also be asked to enter the three digit card verification value from the back of your credit card. • If paying by check, press any other key. Write semester, year, and ID Number or social security number on your check, and make payable to “Los Medanos College.” • Amount owed: (as stated by the system) $__________________

Mail check to: Los Medanos College Cashier’s Office 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565-5197

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Registro por Teléfono o Internet Quién

• Las inscripciones por Internet o por el sistema telefónico automatizado en cursos semestrales o de corto plazo están disponibles a partir del día de su cita de registro y hasta el día anterior al comienzo de clases. Una vez comenzado el curso, ambos sistemas de registro pueden ser utilizados para darse de baja en cualquier curso o revisar calificaciones finales. • El sistema telefónico automatizado, esta disponible de lunes a sábado entre las 5:00 am y 11:30 pm; domingos después de las 10:00 am (No es disponible para uso con códigos para inscripciónes tardias) • El WebAdvisor esta disponible las 24 horas del día, de lunes a sábado, y domingos después de las 10:00 am

• Ingresa su codigo. Si nunca ha utilizado el WebAdvisor, su codigo son los 6 dígitos de su fecha de nacimiento (ejemplo: si su fecha de nacimiento es abril 1, 1985, su codigo sería 040185). Una vez que haya ingresado le pedirá que seleccióne un nuevo codigo. • Haga clic en la opción de Current Students. • En la opción de Registration diríjase a Priority Registration Dates para confirmar cuando será elegible para registrarse. • Haga clic en Register for Section • Revise sus datos personales. Si necesita actualizar sus datos pueden ser cambiados desde cualquir pagina de registración. • Seleccióne Express Registration. • Llene los datos requeridos ingresando los cuatro dígitos de los números de sección y seleccióne el término de estudios apropiado. Haga clic en Submit. • En la página de Registration Results revise su lista de cursos y horario, e imprima una copia para sus archivos. • Diríjase a la parte de abajo de la página y haga clic en Make a Payment (con tarjeta de crédito) o envíe un cheque a la oficina de Cashier’s Office, (Oficina de Pagos), Los Medanos College, 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565.

Registro por Teléfono

Pago de Cuotas

Puede registrarse por teléfono o Internet en el WebAdvisor si: • Actualmente eres un estudiante desde el semestre de Otoño 2010, Primavera 2011 o Verano 2011 que está continuando sus estudios. • Ha sometido una solicitud para el nuevo semestre Otoño 2011. * Excluye a estudiantes de nivel preparatoria. Los cuales deben presentar su solicitud en persona.

Cuándo

Se recomienda completar la hoja de planes de estudio para la utilización del sistema automatizado antes de marcar el número de registro por teléfono. Para obtener el número del sistema de registro el día de su inscripción o después marque el: 925-370-9000. El sistema automatizado lo guiará paso a paso por el proceso de registro. Si comete algún error y necesita ayuda adicional, revise su selección de cursos, o desea cancelar todas las transacciones durante su llamada, simplemente seleccione el código de acción identificados por el sistema automatizado de voz. Tome en cuenta que sus pre-requisitos deben ser verificados previos a su inscripción de cursos. Diríjase a la descripción de cursos para más información sobre los pre-requisitos.

Registro por Internet en el WebAdvisor Registro por Internet en WebAdvisor • Haga una lista de los cursos que desea, revisándo el programa de cursos. • Diríjase a www.losmedanos.edu en la fecha de su cita de inscripción o posterior a ella, y haga clic en el simbolo de WebAdvisor. Seleccióne la opción de Log In en el menú principal. • Su nombre de usuario es la primera inicial de su primer nombre, su apellido completo, y los últimos 3 dígitos de su número de identificación de estudiante. (Ejemplo: Sam Jones sería sjones567). Si no recuerda su número de estudiante diríjase a What’s My User ID? en el menú para estudiantes actuales. Los números de identificación no pueden ser proporcionados por teléfono llamando a la Oficina de Admisiones.

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• Las cuotas pueden ser pagadas por cheque o tarjeta de crédito (Visa o Mastercard). • Si paga por cheque, este deberá ser recibido por la Oficina de Pagos inmediatamente después de registrarse. Escriba su número estudiantil o número de seguro social en el cheque. • La escuela estará cerrada entre Diciembre 21–Enero 2.

Notas Sobre La Ayuda Financiera Si está recibiendo ayuda financiera por medio de el colegió su tramites de ayuda financiera deben ser procesados antes de su registro a clases.

Confirmación de Transacciones No recibirá una confirmación por correo de su registro telefónico. Esta información puede ser accesada de las formas siguientes: • Comuníquese al sistema de registro y presiona la opción 3 para revisar su lista de cursos y horario, o • Visite la página en Internet del colegió al www.losmedanos.edu y diríjase al WebAdvisor. Nota Importante: No se le dará de baja automáticamente por no asistir a sus clases. Sin embargo, no darse de baja puede resultar en calificaciones no aprobatorias y una deuda en su record. Toda deuda debe de ser pagada en su totalidad. Si no paga el monto adecuado, sus records seran detenidos.

Pasos para el Registro por el Sistema Telefónico Automatizado ¡Recuerda! Para Utilizar el Sistema Telefónico:

• Debe ser un estudiante que está continuando sus estudios o haber sometido una aplicación para el nuevo semestre. • Los Números de Sección para Cursos están disponibles en el Programa de Cursos o, revise la lista publicada en la recepción de la Oficina de Admisiones.. 1. MARQUE EL NÚMERO DEL SISTEMA 925 370 9000 2. Indique su preferencia de lenguaje de traducción, inglés o español 3. Presione para registrarse, agregar, o dar de baja; presione para obtener calificaciones. 4. Presione para utilizar su número de identificación ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ O Presione para ingresar su número de seguro social: ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___

DISPONIBLE LOS 7 DIAS DE LA SEMANA

Ahora disponible en Español!

5. Ingrese su fecha de nacimiento: ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ Deberá ingresar 6 dígitos (Ejemplo: 03-09-89)

mes

día

año

6. Seleccione el número correspondiente a la transacción que desea completar:

•

Para AGREGAR clases presione

NUMERO DE SECCION DEL CURSO CURSO

HORARIO

DIAS

UNIDADES

O CODIGO DE ADICION TARDIA

•

Para DAR DE BAJA clases presione

= =

• • • •

PARA REVISAR SU LISTA DE CLASES Y HORARIOS, PRESIONE PARA DAR DE BAJA TODOS SUS CURSOS, PRESIONE PARA CANCELAR CAMBIOS REALIZADOS DURANTE ESTA LLAMADA, PRESIONE PARA ACEPTAR SU LISTA DE CURSOS Y HORARIOS Y RECIBIR LA CANTIDAD DE SU DEUDA (CUOTAS DE INSCRIPCION), PRESIONE

7. COMO PAGAR: • Puede pagar por Visa o Mastercard, presione Recuerde presionar el signo de # después de haber ingresado el último dígito de su número de tarjeta de crédito. También se le pedirá que ingrese los 3 dígitos de verificación que se encuentran en la parte posterior de su tarjeta. • Puede pagar con cheque, presione cualquier tecla. Deberá escribir en su cheque el semestre, año y número de identificación o número de seguro social, y hacerlo pagadero a “Los Medanos College.” • Cantidad: (conforme a los establecido por el sistema) $ __________________ Enviar cheque por correo a:

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Administration of Justice Anthropology Appliance Service Technology Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Electrical Appliance Technician Refrigeration Technician Art Fine Arts Graphic Communication Automotive Technology Air Conditioning Specialist Automotive Chassis Specialist Engine Performance Engine Repair & Machining Specialist Smog Technician Specialist Transmission Specialist Biological Science Business Accounting Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper Administrative Assistant Basic Clerical Basic Medical Clerical/Medical Records Clerk Business Computer Skills Business Literacy Skills Business Transfer Preparation Entrepreneurship/Small Business Start-up Front Office/Medical Billing / Medical Coding Fundamental Business Skills Legal Secretary Medical Transcription Office Administration Retail Management Small Business Operations Chemistry Child Development Assistant Associate Teacher Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler Care School-Age Child Care School-Age Development & Education School-Age Associate Teacher Site Supervisor/ Program Director Special Needs Care & Education

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Certificate of Achievement

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Two Pathways to an Associate To be awarded an AA or AS degree at LMC, students must fulfill all of the following requirements: Complete 60 degree-applicable units with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, with at least 12 units completed at LMC Complete Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board requirements: American Institutions (3 units) Health Education (3 units) Physical Education (2 units) Complete the specific LMC major requirements (a minimum of 18 units) listed in the college catalog Complete General Education requirements by either the Transfer or Standard Path.

the

Transfer Center is the place to go...

Information to get you where you want to go TRANSFER CENTER RESOURCES

TRANSFER CENTER SERVICES

SPECIAL TRANSFER PROGRAMS

• College catalogs and directories

• Walk-in transfer information and assistance

TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)

• Reference books on higher education

• Workshops and seminars on transfer issues and concerns

TAA guarantees students admission to a specific major as a junior if they complete the specified requirements. LMC does TAGs with UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, University of the Pacific, National University, Cal State East Bay, and Clark Atlanta University.

• Internet access for college transfer information including ASSIST and CSU Mentor • Major & Career information: Bridges • Transfer major advising guides • CSU and UC admission applications • A variety of college guides to help you choose the right school for you • Guides on financial aid and scholarships • The Transfer Center offers a variety of services and resources to help students transfer to the four-year institution of their choice.

• Application filing assistance • Opportunities to meet with representatives from four-year colleges and universities • General education information (CSU GE and IGETC) • Transfer Admission Guarantee • Annual College Transfer Day and East County College Night • Field trips to transfer schools • Workshops on scholarships and financial aid • Friendly and helpful staff

Cross Registration (CSUEB) Cross Registration is a program that allows students to enroll concurrently at CSUEB if they meet eligibility requirements. It gives the students the opportunity to take courses at CSUEB while paying community college fees.

Concurrent Enrollment (UC Berkeley) This program permits access to UCB classes so students may test their potential for success in a university setting and/or may take required courses at the University that might not be available at their home institution. Stop by the Transfer Center for information on other transfer programs: Cross Registration (Mills College) Honors Transfer Program (UCLA)

Transfer Center www.losmedanos.edu/transfer 925-439-2181 x3124

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Degree at Los Medanos College Standard AA/AS Path

A minimum total of 60 degree-applicable units are required for the Associate Degree. Students must complete this coursework, in addition to 18 or more units in a defined major as listed in the catalog. Of the total units completed, 12 units must be at LMC, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Completing the required courses in the boxes below will total between 32-45 units. Please see a counselor for assistance in selecting appropriate courses. Students choosing the transfer track option are strongly encouraged to see a counselor since four-year college requirements vary widely and are subject to change. Courses that double count are listed in both boxes. This document is subject to change. For updates contact the Counseling Center or www.losmedanos.edu

General Education Requirements Communication/Critical Thinking

Graduation & Competency Requirements 3 Units

Computer Literacy

Many of these courses will also satisfy the CSU requirement in Area A

PASS PROFICIENCY EXAM

COMPLETE ONE OF:

ENGL-220, 221, JOURN-010, SPCH-038, 040, 120, 150

COMPLETE ONE OF:

1.5-4 Units

BUS-018, 035, 065, 083, 087, COMSC-010, 040, 049, 060, 090, 091

Biological or Physical Science

3-5 Units

Many of these courses will also satisfy the CSU requirement in Area B

Ethical Inquiry

COMPLETE ONE OF:

Biological:

ENGL-003, PHIL-002*

BIOSC-005, 007, 010

Physical:

3 Units

*or completion of Registered Nursing Program

ASTRO-010, ENGIN-010, ENVSCI-010, GEOG-015, GEOL-020, PHYS-015, PHYSC-005

Creative Arts/Humanities

Ethnic/Multicultural Studies

3 Units

COMPLETE ONE OF:

6 Units

CHDEV-050, DRAMA-015, 030, ENGL-127, 128, 129, 133, HIST-046, 047, 052, SOCSC-045

Many of these courses will also satisfy the CSU requirement in Area C COMPLETE TWO COURSES: (ONE FROM CREATIVE ARTS AND ONE FROM HUMANITIES)

Creative Arts: ART-005, 006, 007, 008, 009 DRAMA-015, 016, 070, MUSIC-010, 012, 015 Humanities:

PHIL-002*, 033, 040, 042, HUMAN-019, 020, 021, 022, 024, 030, 040, JOURN-035, ENGL 003, 127, 128, 129, 133, 205, 230, 231

* or completion of Registered Nursing Program

Behavioral Science

Health Education BIOSC-005 or

Registered Nursing, Vocational Nursing or Pass Health Science Exam** ** For information on Health Science exam, contact Sharon Wellbrook, ext. 3415.

3 Units

Mathematics

Many of these courses will also satisfy the CSU requirement in Area D ANTHR-005, 006, 007, CHDEV-010, PSYCH-010, 011, SOCIO-015, 016

6 Units

3-4 Units

PASS PROFICIENCY EXAM

COMPLETE ONE COURSE:

Social Science/American Institutions & Ideals

3 Units

COMPLETE:

or COMPLETE:

MATH-026 or higher

COMPLETE TWO COURSES: (ONE FROM GROUP A AND ONE FROM GROUP B)

Physical Education

Group A:

POLSC-010, 020

COMPLETE TWO UNITS OF

Group B:

ADJUS-120, ECON-005, 010, 011, HIST-029, 030, 031, 033, 034, 035, 038, 039, 040, POLSC-033, 043, SOCSC-045

Activity courses in Administration of Justice, Athletics, Fire or Physical Education (Does not include lecture/theory courses)

Transfer students should consult with an LMC Counselor regarding meeting the LMC and CSU American Institutions & Ideals requirements.

Reading – Writing

2 Units

3 Units

This course will also satisfy 3 units of the CSU requirement in Area A COMPLETE:

ENGL-100

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CSU:

California State University 2011 – 2012

G E N E R A L

E D U C A T I O N

Students choosing to transfer are strongly encouraged to see an LMC Counselor since four-year college requirements vary widely and are subject to change.Students must request that the CSU GE certification be sent to the four-year campus that they will be attending. Check the appropriate box on the “Transcript Request” form at Admissions and Records. Partial GE Certification is available.

Credit by Advanced Placement LMC grants credit toward undergraduate degrees for successful completion of examinations of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. See page 10 of the college catalog for the policy for granting credit for specific scores and exams. Please check with the counseling department for up-to-date information. The current CSU GE list may be found at www.assist.org.

A R E A Communication in the English Language and Critical Thinking

A MINIMUM OF ONE COURSE IN AREAS A1, A2 AND A3.

Oral Communication SPCH-040

(3 units)

Written Communication ENGL-100

(3 units)

Critical Thinking PHIL-041, ENGL-220, ENGL-221

(3 units)

Some CSU campuses also require English 230 to satisfy graduation requirements. Please consult with a counselor. AREA

Physical Universe and Its Life Forms

B R E A D T H AREA

Physical Science ASTRO-010 CHEM-006, 007, 008, 025, 026, 028, 029 ENVSCI-010 GEOG-015 GEOL-020 PHYS-015, 035, 036, 040, 041, 042 PHYSC-005

(3-6 units)

Life Science BIOSC-007, 010, 020, 021, 040, 045, 050

(3-6 units)

Laboratory Activity ASTRO-010 and 011 BIOSC-007, 010, 020, 021, 040, 045, 050 CHEM-006, 007, 008, 025, 026, 028, 029 ENVSCI-010 GEOG-015 GEOL-020 PHYS-015, 035, 036, 040, 041, 042

B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (3-4 units) Satisfactory completion qualifies for exemption from the ELM examination requirements. MATH-031, 033, 034, 035, 037, 038, 040, 050, 060, 070, 075, 080

Arts, Literature, Philosophy and Foreign Languages

A minimum of one course in C1 & C2 and one additional course in C1 or C2. C1

Arts ART-005, 006, 007, 008, 009 DRAMA-015, 016, 070 HUMAN-040 MUSIC-010, 012, 015 SPAN-060

Humanities (3-6 units) CHIN-030, 040 DRAMA-030 ENGL-127, 128, 129, 132, 133, 200, 201, 202, 205, 230, 231 FILIP-060, 061 FRNCH-060, 061, 062 HUMAN-003, 019, 020, 021, 022, 024, 030 ITAL-060, 061 PHIL-002, 033, 040, 042 POLSC-033 SPAN-049, 050, 051, 052, 053 SIGN-065, 066, 067, 068

AREA

Social, Political, and Economic Institution and Behavior; Historical Background

(3-6 units)

No fewer than 9 units should be taken. Courses taken should be in at least two different disciplines listed below. Course(s) listed in more than one discipline will satisfy and be counted in only one discipline.

A minimum of one course in areas B1, B2 and B4. At least one course in physical science or biological science must have a laboratory activity as outlined in B3.

R E Q U I R E M E N T S

DISCIPLINE(S)

COURSE(S)

D1 Anthropology & Archeology ANTHR-005, 006, 007 D2 Economics ECON-010, 011 D3 Ethnic Studies HIST-046, 047, 049, 052 SOCSC-045 D4 Gender Studies PSYCH-014 D6 History ECON-005, HIST-029, 030, 031, 033, 034, 035, 038, 039, 040, 047 D7 Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science JOURN-035, CHDEV-010, 020 D8 Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions ENGL-003, PHIL-033, POLSC-010, 020, 033, 043 D9 Psychology PSYCH-010, 011, 014 D10 Sociology and Criminology SOCIO-015, 016 AREA

Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development

Minimum of one course, 3 units. ANTHR-007, BIOSC-005, CHDEV-010, EDUC-010, PSYCH-012, 014

U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals One course from group A and one course from group B These courses may double count in Area D Group A: POLSC-010, POLSC-020 Group B: ECON-005, HIST-029, HIST-030

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IGETC: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum 2011 – 2012 REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO CSU OR UC Students choosing to transfer are strongly encouraged to see an LMC Counselor since four-year college requirements vary widely and are subject to change. Although courses may be listed in more than one area, they may be used to satisfy the requirement in only one area. Students must request that the IGETC certification be sent to the four-year campus that they will be attending. Check the appropriate box on the “Transcript Request” form at Admissions and Records.

AREA

English Composition Three courses required: One course from 1A, 1B and 1C. Two courses required: One course from 1A and 1B.

English Composition: ENGL-100

Critical Thinking – English Composition: ENGL-220, 221

Oral Communication (CSU only): SPCH-040

Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

Social & Behavioral Sciences

At least 3 courses from at least 2 disciplines. (9 semester units). 4A

Anthropology and Archaeology: ANTHR-005, 006, 007

Economics: ECON-010, 011

Ethnic Studies: HIST-046, SOCSC-045

Gender Studies: PSYCH-014

History: ECON-005, HIST-029, 030, 031, 033, 034, 035, 038, 039, 040, 049

Interdisciplinary, Social and Behavioral Sciences: CHDEV-010, HIST-047, 052, JOURN-035, POLSC-043

Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions: ENGL-003, PHIL-033, POLSC-010, 020, 033

Psychology: PSYCH-010, 011, 014

Sociology and Criminology: SOCIO-015, 016

AREA

CSU: UC:

AREA

Physical & Biological Sciences

At least 2 courses, one Physical Science course and one Biological Science course; at least one must include a laboratory. (7-9 semester units.) 5A

Physical Science: ASTRO-010, 011, CHEM-006, 008, 025, 026, 028, 029, ENVSCI-010, GEOG-015, GEOL-020, PHYS-015, 035, 036, 040, 041, 042, PHYSC-005

Biological Science: BIOSC-007, 010, 020, 021, 040, 045, 050

One course required (3 semester units minimum).

All science courses listed above include lab activity, except for: PHYSC-005 and ASTRO-010. ASTRO-011 may be completed along with ASTRO-010 for lab activity credit.

MATH-034, 035, 037, 038, 040, 050, 060, 070, 075, 080

No credit for BIOSC-010 if taken after BIOSC-020.

Math 037 and 050 combined: credit for one course only.

No credit for CHEM-006 if taken after CHEM-025.

Math 034 and 038 combined: credit for one course only.

No credit for PHYS-015 if taken after PHYS-035.

AREA

Arts & Humanities

No credit for PHYSC-005 if taken after college level course in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. AREA

At least 3 courses, with at least one course from the Arts and one course from the Humanities. (9 semester units.) 3A

Arts: ART-005, 006, 007, 008, 009 DRAMA-015, 016, 070, HUMAN-040, MUSIC-010, 015

Humanities: CHIN-040, DRAMA-030, ENGL-127, 128, 129, 132, 133, 200, 201, 202, 205, 231, FILIP-061, FRNCH-061, 062 HUMAN-019, 020, 021, 022, 024, 030, 40, ITAL-061 MUSIC-012, PHIL-002, 033, 040, 042, POLSC-033, SIGN-066, 067, 068, SPAN-051, 052, 053,

ENGL-127, ENGL-133, MUSIC-012 satisfies American Cultures Requirement, UC Berkeley. Please check with the counseling department for up-to-date information. The current list of all CSU an UC transferable courses may found at www.assist.org.

Languages Other Than English

UC Requirement only. Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language. One Course (3-5 semester units) CHIN-030, 040; FILIP-060; FRNCH-060, 061, 062; ITAL-060, 061; SIGN-065, 066, 067, 068; SPAN-050, 051

U.S. History, Constitution & American Ideals CSU Requirement only. Two courses (6 semester units). One course from Group A and one course from Group B. Courses used to satisfy this requirement may be double counted in Area 4. Group A: POLSC-010, 020 Group B: ECON-005, HIST-029, HIST-030

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Fall 2011 Online Courses Course

Title

Section

Dates

Instructor

Instructor’s Email

BUS-035A

Microsoft Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0378

10/17-12/16

Pearman, E. . . . . . . . . . . bpearman@losmedanos.edu

BUS-035C

Microsoft Powerpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0380

8/15-10/14

Pearman, E. . . . . . . . . . . bpearman@losmedanos.edu

BUS-051

Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0445

8/15-10/14

Lundahl, J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jeanne@lumenetics.com

BUS-051

Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0451

10/17-12/16

Lundahl, J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jeanne@lumenetics.com

BUS-055

Typing Speed/Accuracy Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0446

8/15-10/14

Lundahl, J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jeanne@lumenetics.com

BUS-055

Typing Speed/Accuracy Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0452

10/17-12/16

Lundahl, J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jeanne@lumenetics.com

COMSC-010

Introduction to Computer Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0406

8/15-10/14

Smith, C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . csmith@losmedanos.edu

COMSC-012

Introduction to Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0884

10/17-12/16

Smith, C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . csmith@losmedanos.edu

COMSC-037

Help Desk Customer Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0945

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