Areas of Study & Courses BTEC 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience BTEC 320: Design of Experiments for Biomanufacturing Units: 1-6 Units: 4 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: BTEC 110 or BTEC 110H and BTEC 180 or Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per BTEC 180H. unit. Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or College. internship studies concurrently. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: Fall Course Typically Offered: To be arranged This course teaches formalized design of experiments (DOE), a Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are system that optimizes a process through the methodical varying employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such of key parameters and a formalized approach to analyzing, students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their interpreting, and applying the results. DOE is designed to make discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities any process more robust and minimize variability from external and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, sources. The course builds upon the statistical concepts employability skills development, and examination of the world required for DOE, including hypothesis testing, confidence of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may intervals, statistical models, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative The DOE approach systematically varies the parameters of a work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship biomanufacturing process to improve its operation. This course studies during community college attendance. is open only to students enrolled in the biomanufacturing bachelor's degree program. BTEC 300: Supply Chain and Enterprise Resource Planning in Biomanufacturing BTEC 330: Advanced Topics in Quality Assurance and Units: 3 Regulatory Affairs Prerequisites: BTEC 120. Units: 4 Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the Prerequisites: BTEC 120. bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the College. bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta Lecture 3 hours. College. Course Typically Offered: Fall Lecture 4 hours. Course Typically Offered: Spring Students gain knowledge of how companies manage the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to This course builds upon previous knowledge of quality customers. This course covers the design, planning, execution, assurance and regulatory affairs to study the harmonized monitoring, and control of raw materials, personnel resources, quality system approaches of the International Council for inventory management, and distribution. At the end students Harmonisation Q8 through Q11. The course pays special will have the knowledge required to take the CPIM (Certified attention to the topics of quality risk management, qualification, in Production and Inventory Management) certification test and validation. This course is open only to students enrolled in administered by APICS (the American Production and Inventory the biomanufacturing bachelor's degree program. Control Society). This course is open only to students enrolled in the biomanufacturing bachelor's degree program. BTEC 340: Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Units: 3 BTEC 310: Biomanufacturing Process Sciences Prerequisites: BTEC 120 and BTEC 180 or BTEC 180H. Units: 5 Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the Prerequisites: BTEC 221 and BTEC 222. bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the College. bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta Lecture 3 hours. College. Course Typically Offered: Spring Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Course Typically Offered: Spring This course covers the Six Sigma approach to the maintenance and improvement of biomanufacturing processes. This lecture/laboratory course examines the biological, It incorporates the DMAIC phases: define, measure, physical, and chemical scientific principles that support the analyze, improve, and control. The course covers the use design, development, and optimization of key parameters and implementation of lean manufacturing tools that in a biomanufacturing process. Process sciences covers biomanufacturing companies use to reduce waste. At the end the essential theories that underpin the biomanufacturing of the course, students will be prepared to take the certification operations from product formation through product purification test for qualification with a yellow belt in Six Sigma. This course and how those operations scale up and scale down. The topics is open only to students enrolled in the biomanufacturing include fermenter and bioreactor design and the design of bachelor's degree program. downstream processes that maximize the yield, safety, and efficacy of a protein pharmaceutical. This course is open only to students enrolled in the biomanufacturing bachelor's degree program. 151MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses BTEC 360: Design of Biomanufacturing Facilities, Critical BTEC 460: Capstone Seminar in Biomanufacturing Utilities, Processes, and Equipment Technologies Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: BTEC 120, BTEC 221, and BTEC 222. Prerequisites: BTEC 310. Enrollment Limitation: Concurrent enrollment in BTEC 221 and Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the BTEC 222 if prerequisites not met. bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta Lecture 3 hours. College. Course Typically Offered: Fall Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Spring Students evaluate how the design of a biomanufacturing facility maintains appropriate levels of cleanliness and This course examines the breadth of products that are sterility and promotes the production of safe and effective produced through biological processes. The course will focus products. Students analyze the design of the processes, on the advances and emerging technologies in biological equipment, and instrumentation used in biological production production and purification operations. This course is open only to generate critical utilities, aseptic systems, environmental to students enrolled in the biomanufacturing bachelor's degree control and monitoring, upstream production, and downstream program. (recovery and purification) production within a regulated environment. This course is open only to students enrolled in the BTEC 470: Capstone Seminar in Biomanufacturing Quality biomanufacturing bachelor's degree program. Units: 3 Prerequisites: BTEC 330. BTEC 400: Bioprocess Monitoring and Control Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the Units: 4 bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta Prerequisites: BTEC 310. College. Enrollment Limitation: Open only to students enrolled in the Lecture 3 hours. bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta Course Typically Offered: Spring College. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. This course examines the process by which the quality systems Course Typically Offered: Fall of biomanufacturing evolve by examining a selected current trend in the laws and regulations governing biopharmaceutical This course covers the measurement, monitoring, modeling, manufacturing. Students evaluate the effectiveness of the laws and control of biomanufacturing processes and the statistical and regulations governing biopharmaceutical manufacturing. methodology used for measuring, analyzing, and controlling This course serves as a capstone experience for students in quality during the manufacturing process, including control biomanufacturing quality. This course is open only to students charts and the analysis of process capabilities. This course enrolled in the biomanufacturing bachelor's degree program. is open only to students enrolled in the biomanufacturing bachelor's degree program. Black Studies BTEC 410: Methods in Quality, Improvements, Investigations, Black Studies is the interdisciplinary study of the social, political, and Audits economic, and historical experiences of Africans in America Units: 4 and around the world. Black Studies focus on systematic Prerequisites: BTEC 330 and BTEC 340. racism, white supremacy, and anti-blackness with the ultimate Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the goal of overcoming systems of oppression throughout the bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta world. Black Studies also investigates how race/ethnicity College. intersects with class, gender, and sexuality. Students take Lecture 4 hours. courses to prepare for a Black Studies major or to fulfill general Course Typically Offered: Fall education requirements. Career options include teaching at the high school and college level, social work, non-profit This course examines investigational methods used by quality work, human services, counseling, law enforcement, legal assurance departments to analyze process deviations and professions, and business. make decisions about severity of deviation. Students learn to write industry-standard corrective and preventive action Academic and Career Pathway: Social and Behavioral (CAPA) reports to conclude what corrective and preventive Sciences actions result from the investigation. The course also covers how a company would perform an audit in anticipation of Contact Information an inspection by the Food and Drug Administration or for the supplier of a key raw material. Course content is aligned with Chair: Sean Davis Department: Sociology the American Society for Quality's Body of Knowledge for a Dean: Michael Fino Office: Building OC3100, Certified Quality Technician examination. This course is open https://www.miracosta.edu/ 760.795.6871 only to students enrolled in the biomanufacturing bachelor's academics/degree-and- degree program. certificate-programs/social- and-behavioral-sciences/ sociology/index.html 152 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Courses appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college BLST 240: Introduction to Black Studies that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with Units: 3 a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the Prerequisites: None most efficient pathway to transfer as a business administration Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating SOC 240. in this program. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours. To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following Course Typically Offered: Spring requirements: This course introduces students to the social and academic Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. origins of Africans in America and around the world. By Complete all courses required in the major with a \"C\" or \"P\" employing a sociological approach, students gain a broader or better. and deeper understanding of the Black experience. This course Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B (p. 76)) or IGETC (Plan C is intended for students who want to acquire fundamental (p. 82))* general education pattern. knowledge related to areas of study within the Black Studies Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0. discipline, various cultures of Africa, and the African Diaspora. Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College. Business Administration * Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, The Business Department offers theoretical and practical but they must complete a course from Area IC: Oral courses for students planning to transfer as business majors, Communication to meet CSU admission requirements. career and technical courses that lead to certificates of proficiency and achievement, and courses designed Program Student Learning Outcome Statement to improve workplace skills. Career opportunities in business include accounting, marketing, finance, small Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to business development, and management in retail, service, develop communication, critical thinking, financial analysis, manufacturing, government, and nonprofit organizations. and problem solving skills that will effectively prepare them for advanced study in business at the university level. Required Core: 17 units Academic and Career Pathway: Business and Technology ACCT 201 Financial Accounting 4 Contact Information or ACCT 201H Financial Accounting (Honors) Chair: Annie Ngo Department: Business ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting 4 Dean: Al Taccone Office: Building OC4800, or ACCT 202H Managerial Accounting (Honors) 3 ECON 101 Principles of Economics: MACRO * 3 https://www.miracosta.edu/ 760.795.6811 ECON 102 Principles of Economics: MICRO * academics/degree-and- BUS 140 Legal Environment of Business 3 certificate-programs/business- and-technology/business- or BUS 140H Legal Environment of Business (Honors) administration/index.html List A: 3-4 units. Select one course. 3-4 Full-Time Faculty BUS 204 Business Statistics * MATH 115 Calculus with Applications * Annie Ngo List B: Select two courses (6-7 units) 6-7 Suganya Sankaranarayanan Nate Scharff Any course from List A not already used. Christina Sharp BUS 290 Business Communication Associate Degrees or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) Associate in Science Degree or BUS 120 Introduction to Business Business Administration for Transfer CSIT 110 Computer Applications Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a business or CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer Information administration degree, an emphasis or option within a business Systems administration degree, or a degree considered similar to business administration at a participating California State Total Units 26-28 University (CSU) campus. Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more * Course satisfies a general education requirement on the than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern. To ensure this CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement. 153MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses NOTES: * Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, but they must complete a course from Area IC: Oral 1. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 Communication to meet CSU admission requirements. units, students should select courses that also satisfy a general education requirement on the CSU-GE or IGETC Program Student Learning Outcome Statement general education pattern. Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation Upon successful completion of this program, students requirements at their intended transfer university and to will be able to develop communication, critical thinking, complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals financial analysis, and problem-solving skills that will requirement prior to transfer. effectively prepare them for advanced study in business at the university level. 2. Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) transfer: Students may use this degree pathway for the Global Supply Chain Required courses: Management emphasis only. Students interested in any ACCT 201 other emphasis (Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Financial Accounting 4 General, Global Business, Management, Management or ACCT 201H Information Systems and Marketing) must complete the ACCT 202 Financial Accounting (Honors) Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer pathway. or ACCT 202H Managerial Accounting 4 3. San Diego State University (SDSU) transfer: Students may use BUS 140 this degree pathway for the General Business and Financial Managerial Accounting (Honors) Services emphasis only. BUS 290/290H and CSIT 120 will be or BUS 140H required to be completed at SDSU if not selected as choices ECON 101 Legal Environment of Business 3 above. Note: MiraCosta College is not in the SDSU local ECON 102 service area. Please see a counselor for further details. MATH 115 Legal Environment of Business (Honors) 3 Principles of Economics: MACRO * 3 Associate Degrees or MATH 150 Principles of Economics: MICRO * 5 or MATH 150H Calculus with Applications * Associate in Science Degree BUS 204 Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer or BUS 204H Calculus and Analytic Geometry I or BTEC 180 Students completing this associate degree will have completed or BTEC 180H Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (Honors) lower-division major preparation requirements for a business or MATH 103 administration degree, an emphasis or option within a business or MATH 103S Business Statistics * 3-5 administration degree, or a degree considered similar to or PSYC 104 business administration at a participating California State or PSYC 104H Business Statistics (Honors) University (CSU) campus. Following transfer to a participating or SOC 125 CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more BUS 120 Biostatistics than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some or BUS 120H CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional or BUS 290 Biostatistics (Honors) lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be or BUS 290H appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU Statistics campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college Total Units that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with Statistics with Integrated Support a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a business administration Statistics for Behavioral Science major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program. Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following Introduction to Statistics in Sociology requirements: Introduction to Business 3 Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. Introduction to Business (Honors) Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or \"P\" or better. Business Communication Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B) or IGETC (Plan C)* general Business Communication (Honors) education pattern. 28-30 Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0. * Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta CSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern. To ensure this College. degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement. Note: All of the statistics courses listed are also GE courses. NOTES: 1. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that also satisfy a general education requirement on the CSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern. Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their intended transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer. 2. Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) transfer: Students are required to use this degree pathway for the following 154 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses emphases: Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, BUS 134 Retail Management General, Global Business, Management, Management BUS 135 Personal Selling Information Systems and Marketing. Students interested BUS 138 Business Promotion in Business Administration with an emphasis in Global BUS 144 Budgeting Basics Supply Chain Management may complete the Business BUS 147 Personal Finance Administration for Transfer or the Business Administration 2.0 BUS 152 Business Idea Generation and for Transfer degree. Feasibility Analysis 3. San Diego State University (SDSU) transfer: Students may use BUS 153 Business Startup Fundamentals this degree pathway for the General Business and Financial BUS 154 Funding the Entrepreneurial Venture Services emphasis only. These students should select BUS BUS 155 Business Plan Development 290/or 290H as a choice above. If CSIT 120, Fundamentals BUS 160 International Business of Computer Information Systems, is not completed, the BUS 289 Career Mentoring SDSU comparable course, MIS 180, will be required after BUS 292 Internship Studies transfer. Note: MiraCosta College is not in the SDSU local CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence service area. Please see a counselor for further details. CSIT 155 Social Media for Business HOSP 100 Introduction to Hospitality Associate in Arts Degrees Management Entrepreneurship HOSP 130 Conference and Special Event Management Management Marketing MAT 125 Web Design 1: Fundamentals Retail Management MTEC 160 Business of Music and Media I Supply Chain Management (SCM) Total Units 22 Students may earn one of the above-named associate degrees by completing a certificate of achievement and the general Certificate of Achievement education courses required for MiraCosta College's Associate Management in Arts degree (see Associate Degrees (p. 67)). Students should meet with a MiraCosta counselor to identify required courses The Management certificate benefits students who are trying to and to develop a written educational plan for the specific keep pace with an increasingly turbulent working environment. degree or certificate they wish to earn. It is particularly appropriate for manufacturing firms facing strong international competition and for all service industries. Certificates Completion of the certificate gives students a solid introduction to various management philosophies and skills and is a Certificate of Achievement valuable addition to their resume. Students choose from a Entrepreneurship variety of electives, emphasizing either selected skills or industry- specific expertise. Students may take courses in any sequence. Students who start and run their own businesses enjoy the freedom of being their own boss with unlimited earning Program Student Learning Outcome Statement potential. This certificate program is for both current and prospective entrepreneurs. It assists students in learning and Upon completion of this program, the student will be able applying the traits and skills necessary to start, operate, and to develop communication, critical thinking, and problem maintain a successful business. Students choose from a variety solving skills that will effectively prepare her/him for a career of electives, emphasizing either selected business skills or in management. industry-specific expertise. Students may take courses in any sequence. Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Required courses: Upon completion of this program, the student will be able BUS 117 Human Resources Management 3 to develop a business plan, marketing plan, and financial 3 statements for a proposed business. BUS 131 Management Principles 3 3 BUS 136 Human Relations in Business 9 Required courses: BUS 290 Business Communication ACCT 101 Practical Accounting 4 or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) or ACCT 201 Financial Accounting 3 Select at least 9 units from the following: 3 or ACCT 201H Financial Accounting (Honors) 3 ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting 9 BUS 130 Entrepreneurship and Small Business or ACCT 202H Managerial Accounting (Honors) Management BUS 120 Introduction to Business BUS 132 Marketing or BUS 120H Introduction to Business (Honors) BUS 136 Human Relations in Business BUS 130 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Select at least 9 elective units from the following: BUS 120 Introduction to Business BUS 133 Project Management or BUS 120H Introduction to Business (Honors) BUS 134 Retail Management 155MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses BUS 140 Legal Environment of Business Certificate of Achievement or BUS 140H Legal Environment of Business (Honors) Retail Management Business Statistics BUS 204 Business Statistics (Honors) Retail management is an expanding career path supported or BUS 204H Career Mentoring by many industry sectors. Strong retail managers are Internship Studies essential to business success in electronics, clothing, food, BUS 289 Public Speaking entertainment, home furnishings, cosmetics, gifts, athletic BUS 292 Group Communication equipment, pet supplies, and just about every other imaginable COMM 101 Introduction to Hospitality consumer product and service. This certificate, designed COMM 106 Management in collaboration with industry leaders, provides the student HOSP 100 with many of the competencies required for success at the 21 management level within the vast retail industry. The program Total Units encompasses business essentials, such as accounting and marketing, and emphasizes the \"soft skills\" of management and Certificate of Achievement communication required for career success. This certificate has Marketing been endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains and its member companies. Marketing is the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, Program Student Learning Outcome Statement goods, and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational objectives. It is critical to all business Upon completion of this program, the student will be able success. This program is for the student currently in or hoping to develop communication, marketing, and management to enter the marketing field. Students learn how products and skills that effectively prepare him/her for a career in retail. services are developed, priced, promoted, and distributed; they also learn and practice marketing skills needed in the job Required courses: market. Students may take courses in any sequence. Students are encouraged to choose a variety of electives that best BUS 117 Human Resources Management 3 increase their skill set. BUS 131 Management Principles 3 Program Student Learning Outcome Statement BUS 132 Marketing 3 BUS 134 Retail Management 3 Upon completion of this program the student will be able BUS 136 Human Relations in Business 3 to develop communication, critical thinking, and problem BUS 290 Business Communication 3 solving skills that will prepare him/her for a career in Business Communication (Honors) marketing. or BUS 290H ACCT 101 Practical Accounting 4 or ACCT 201 Financial Accounting Required courses: or ACCT 201H Financial Accounting (Honors) CSIT 110 Computer Applications BUS 132 Marketing 3 3 3 BUS 135 Personal Selling 3 Total Units 25 BUS 138 Business Promotion 3 9 Certificate of Achievement BUS 290 Business Communication Social Media for Business 21 or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) This program combines business skills in marketing, advertising, and communication with technical skills in social media and e- Select at least 9 elective units from the following: commerce. Students gain a working knowledge of techniques to increase and optimize business-oriented web traffic in various BUS 120 Introduction to Business social media venues, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or BUS 120H Introduction to Business (Honors) and other emerging social media and e-commerce platforms. Students achieve focus through elective selections. Students BUS 134 Retail Management should consider electives based on their need for building more BUS 136 Human Relations in Business skills with service and communication (BUS 136 and BUS 290), technical skills and software (CSIT 120 and CSIT 137), or web BUS 160 International Business and graphic design (MAT 110 and MAT 125). Students can also BUS 204 Business Statistics gain real-world practical experience through internships (BUS/ CSIT/MAT 292) and work experience (BUS/CSIT/MAT 299). or BUS 204H Business Statistics (Honors) BUS 289 Career Mentoring BUS 292 Internship Studies CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence Program Student Learning Outcome Statement CSIT 155 Social Media for Business MAT 110 Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop Upon completion of this program, the student will be able MAT 125 Web Design 1: Fundamentals to develop a social media marketing plan using multiple platforms to reach his/her audience. Total Units Required courses: 3 BUS 132 Marketing 156 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses BUS 138 Business Promotion 3 BUS 290 Business Communication 3 CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence 3 CSIT 155 Social Media for Business 3 or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) 6 Select at least nine units from the following: 9 18 Select a minimum of six units from the courses below: ACCT 201 Financial Accounting BUS 120 Introduction to Business or ACCT 201H Financial Accounting (Honors) or BUS 120H Introduction to Business (Honors) ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting BUS 136 Human Relations in Business or ACCT 202H Managerial Accounting (Honors) BUS 290 Business Communication BUS 131 Management Principles BUS 133 Project Management or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) BUS 141 Transportation and Logistics BUS 292 Internship Studies * BUS 299 Occupational Cooperative Work BUS 143 Warehousing Operations Experience * BUS 160 International Business CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer BUS 205 Manufacturing and Service Information Systems Operations CSIT 137 Google Apps for Business BUS 289 Career Mentoring CSIT 292 Internship Studies * BUS 292 Internship Studies CSIT 299 Occupational Cooperative Work COMM 215 Intercultural Communication Experience * CSIT 110 Computer Applications MAT 110 Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop or CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems MAT 125 Web Design 1: Fundamentals MAT 292 Internship Studies * Total Units 21 MAT 299 Occupational Cooperative Work Certificate of Proficiency Experience * Business Administration Total Units The Business Administration certificate allows business students to demonstrate they have acquired research, analysis, and *Students can take 1-3 units of the 292 and 299 courses. communication skills fundamental to business. Highly motivated students who have demonstrated they have completed at Certificate of Achievement least three honors courses or contracts will earn the \"honors\" Supply Chain Management designation on the certificate. Supply chain management (SCM) is the handling of the entire Program Student Learning Outcome Statement production flow of a good or service, starting from the raw components to delivering the final product to the consumer. Upon completion of this program, the student will have It is particularly critical in today’s increasingly globalized learned and applied discipline-specific research, analysis, environment across many industries. Career options in SCM and communications skills in business and accounting. include positions in several functional areas: manufacturing, operations, purchasing, warehousing, transportation, and Required courses: logistics. This program is for the student currently in or hoping to enter a career in supply chain management. A strong demand Choose a minimum of four courses. Students who 12-14 in the region for supply chain professionals provides numerous job opportunities in this field. This program also prepares complete three courses with (H) designation will earn an students to obtain professional certifications specific to the field of SCM. Students may take courses in any sequence and are honors endorsement on the certificate. encouraged to choose a variety of electives that best increase their skill set for employment based on their area of focus. BUS 120 Introduction to Business or BUS 120H Introduction to Business (Honors) BUS 140 Legal Environment of Business Program Student Learning Outcome Statement or BUS 140H Legal Environment of Business (Honors) BUS 204 Business Statistics Upon completion of this program, the student will be able or BUS 204H Business Statistics (Honors) to demonstrate supply chain management skills and strategies to support global supply chain and operations BUS 290 Business Communication management activities and decision-making. or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) ACCT 201 Financial Accounting Required courses: or ACCT 201H Financial Accounting (Honors) BUS 128 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 3 ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting BUS 140 Legal Environment of Business 3 or BUS 140H Legal Environment of Business (Honors) 3 or ACCT 202H Managerial Accounting (Honors) Business Statistics BUS 204 Business Statistics (Honors) Total Units 12-14 or BUS 204H 157MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Certificate of Proficiency Program Student Learning Outcome Business Fundamentals Upon completion of this program, the student will be able This certificate introduces and provides an overview of the to develop a professional business plan with all supporting issues and skills involved in business education and/or startup documentation. careers in business. An introductory business course covering marketing, management, and finance is combined with Required courses: additional skills-based business courses. Together, these BUS 132 courses provide a foundation for work and/or study related to BUS 152 Marketing 3 business. 2 Business Idea Generation and 1 Feasibility Analysis 1 2 Program Student Learning Outcome Statement BUS 153 Business Startup Fundamentals 3 BUS 154 Funding the Entrepreneurial Venture Upon completion of this program, the student will be able BUS 155 Business Plan Development 12 to explain and differentiate the various business disciplines/ functions using appropriate terminology and context. Select a minimum of 3 units from the following elective courses: Required courses: ACCT 104 Payroll Accounting ACCT 145 Individual Income Tax BUS 120 Introduction to Business 3 or BUS 120H Introduction to Business (Honors) AUTO 105 Automotive Reconditioning and Detailing Choose two courses: 6-8 ACCT 101 Practical Accounting CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence CSIT 155 Social Media for Business ACCT 201 Financial Accounting or ACCT 201H Financial Accounting (Honors) DESN 101 Computer-Aided Design and Drafting ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting or ACCT 202H Managerial Accounting (Honors) DESN 203 Solid Modeling HORT 121 BUS 117 Human Resources Management Sustainable Landscape and Turf HORT 166 Management BUS 131 Management Principles HOSP 130 Introduction to Sustainable BUS 132 Marketing Agriculture BUS 133 Project Management Conference and Special Event Management BUS 134 Retail Management BUS 135 Personal Selling Total Units BUS 136 Human Relations in Business BUS 138 Business Promotion Certificate of Proficiency Entrepreneurship Fundamentals BUS 140 Legal Environment of Business This certificate gives students planning their own business a or BUS 140H Legal Environment of Business (Honors) great start by introducing classes and topics dealing with the three fundamental concerns of all business: money and BUS 160 International Business finance (accounting), pursuing creative ideas and selling (marketing), and hiring, working with, and developing people BUS 204 Business Statistics (human relations). Students who complete this certificate are encouraged to then pursue the Entrepreneurship Certificate of or BUS 204H Business Statistics (Honors) Achievement. BUS 290 Business Communication or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) CSIT 110 Computer Applications CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Information Systems Total Units 9-11 Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to develop basic financial, communication, and personal Certificate of Proficiency management skills that will prepare him/her to create an Business Quick Startup entrepreneurial venture. This program offers short, targeted, intensive classes designed Required courses: to allow students to quickly complete their certificate and start a business. Business Quick Startup is designed to meet a ACCT 101 Practical Accounting 4 variety of needs, including those of students with a concept BUS 132 Marketing 3 they want to bring to market; those who may be interested 3 in starting their own business but need to assess feasibility for BUS 136 Human Relations in Business 3 an idea; and business owners who have identified an internal conceptual weakness needing improvement. This certificate is Including one of the following: 13 action-oriented and students will have tools they need to begin operations at the completion of the program. BUS 130 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Total Units 158 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Certificate of Proficiency and beyond. This certificate program is for both current and Project Management prospective social entrepreneurs. It assists students in learning, developing, and applying the skills needed to start, operate, Project management careers include positions in diverse areas and maintain a successful social enterprise. Students may take of business, such as construction, engineering, information courses in any sequence. technology, telecommunications, software development, and health care. This certificate focuses on both the development Program Student Learning Outcome Statement of knowledge and professional skills to become a project manager by developing job-related skills in the field and Upon completion of this program, students will be able preparation for the professional certification exam. Coursework to develop a business plan for a social enterprise that topics include principles of project management, computer addresses a social problem impacting the local or global applications, communication, and management. community. Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Required courses: SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Upon completion of this program, the student will be able Introduction to Sociology (Honors) 3 to create an effective plan and schedule for a personal or or SOC 101H Contemporary Social Problems business project from defined criteria, and monitor, control, SOC 102 Introduction to Justice Studies 3 and measure performance of the project. Entrepreneurship and Small Business or SOC 105 Management 3 Required courses: BUS 130 Business Startup Fundamentals Funding the Entrepreneurial Venture 1 BUS 131 Management Principles 3 BUS 153 Internship Studies 1 3 BUS 154 Internship Studies 1 BUS 133 Project Management 3 BUS 292 BUS 290 Business Communication 3 12 3 or SOC 292 or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) Total Units CSIT 110 Computer Applications 15 Select one course from the following: BUS 120 Introduction to Business Courses or BUS 120H Introduction to Business (Honors) BUS 117: Human Resources Management Units: 3 BUS 130 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Prerequisites: None Management Acceptable for Credit: CSU BUS 136 Lecture 3 hours. CSIT 120 Human Relations in Business Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems DESN 204 Modeling, Prototyping, and This course introduces human resource management in Manufacturing business. Topics include the role and scope of human resource management in an organization, strategic human MAT 120 Media Design 1: Production resource management planning, employment law, recruiting, training, employee development, employee communication, Total Units performance management, compensation and benefits programs, managing diversity and global operations, collective Certificate of Proficiency bargaining, and using human resources as a competitive Retail Assistant advantage. This certificate covers topics essential to the retail workplace BUS 120: Introduction to Business and addresses basic skills required for success in that setting. Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in BUS 120H. Upon completion of this program the student will be able Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC to develop basic marketing and sales skills that will enable Lecture 3 hours. him/her to acquire a position in a retail environment. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Required courses: Business Mathematics This course introduces the trends and opportunities in today's ACCT 158 Marketing 3 dynamic business environment as they relate to economics, BUS 132 Retail Management 3 global markets, ethics and social responsibility, business BUS 134 3 ownership forms, entrepreneurship, management responsibility, human resources management, marketing, operations, Total Units 9 accounting, and financial management. Students gain important business context and discover business career and Certificate of Proficiency educational opportunities. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for Social Entrepreneurship BUS 120 or BUS 120H. C-ID BUS-110. Students who start and run their own social enterprises have the potential to make a positive social impact in their community 159MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses BUS 120H: Introduction to Business (Honors) BUS 131: Management Principles Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Acceptable for Credit: CSU BUS 120. Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course explores contemporary management application issues. Topics include management theories, finding and This course offers highly motivated students an introduction developing leaders, motivating employees, strategic planning, to trends and opportunities in today's dynamic business hiring and training employees, developing workplace teams, environment as they relate to economics, global markets, dealing with organizational change, diversity, and ethical and ethics and social responsibility, business ownership forms, social responsibilities of managers. entrepreneurship, management responsibility, human resources management, marketing, operations, accounting, BUS 132: Marketing and financial management. Students gain important business Units: 3 context and discover business career and educational Prerequisites: None opportunities. As an honors course, it provides students the Acceptable for Credit: CSU opportunity to conduct supervised independent research Lecture 3 hours. and participate in instructor-led and collaborative discussions Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring as well as in field trips related to industries, large publicly traded corporations, and business-related issues. UC CREDIT This course introduces students to the principles of marketing. LIMITATION: Credit for BUS 120 or BUS 120H. C-ID BUS-110. Topics include segmenting, targeting, market research, buyer behavior, distribution, retailing, advertising, selling, and BUS 128: Introduction to Supply Chain Management international issues. Students gain an understanding of the Units: 3 marketing mix (product, distribution, promotion, and price) for Prerequisites: None a defined target market. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. BUS 133: Project Management Course Typically Offered: Fall Units: 3 Prerequisites: None This course provides an overview of key supply chain Acceptable for Credit: CSU management and logistics processes, concepts, and Lecture 3 hours. methodologies. The course explores the framework for supply Course Typically Offered: Spring chain management, major issues and challenges, main cost and service elements, key strategies and practices, This course introduces students with varying backgrounds to the and strategic role of information technology. Students gain fundamental principles of contemporary project management important global business context and explore supply chain in personal and professional environments. The course covers management career and educational opportunities. the principles and methods necessary to create an effective plan and schedule for a project; the techniques to monitor, BUS 130: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management control, and measure performance of the project once it is Units: 3 underway; and the competing demands of time, scope, and Prerequisites: None resources. Topics also include project management software, Acceptable for Credit: CSU communication, Web resources, certifications, and lifelong Lecture 3 hours. learning. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer BUS 134: Retail Management In this business start-up and management course, students Units: 3 learn about conducting preliminary research, analyzing trends Prerequisites: None and competition, buying and starting a business or franchise, Acceptable for Credit: CSU developing a business plan, considering legal issues, target Lecture 3 hours. marketing, accounting, managing personnel, and responsible Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring business practices. This course introduces the principles and practices used in managing retail businesses. Topics include site selection, layout, organization, staffing, positioning, customer service, promotional techniques, and all aspects of the critical buying function. 160 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses BUS 135: Personal Selling BUS 140H: Legal Environment of Business (Honors) Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Lecture 3 hours. BUS 140. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours. This course covers professional selling skills and techniques. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Topics include career opportunities, understanding buyer behavior, communication skills, prospecting, interviewing, This course offers highly motivated students an introduction motivating, persuading, handling objections, negotiating, to business-related law, ethics, social responsibility, and closing, obtaining referrals, and addressing legal and ethical government regulations. Topics include dispute resolution, legal concerns. system and laws, torts, crimes, contracts, sales, warranties, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, BUS 136: Human Relations in Business agency, employment, business entities, real and personal Units: 3 property, cyberlaw, and intellectual property. As an honors Prerequisites: None course, it provides students the opportunity to conduct Acceptable for Credit: CSU supervised independent legal research, participate in moot- Lecture 3 hours. court simulations when appropriate, and lead and participate Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring in collaborative and instructor-led discussions. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for BUS 140 or BUS 140H. C-ID BUS-120, This course covers the major themes of human relations, BUS-125. including self-awareness, communication, motivation, and conflict resolution, from psychological, sociological, and BUS 141: Transportation and Logistics physiological perspectives. It emphasizes interpersonal skills Units: 3 that promote personal and professional success in a culturally Prerequisites: None diverse, global, and high-tech business environment. Topics Acceptable for Credit: CSU include the identification of values, ethics, teamwork, and Lecture 3 hours. leadership-skill development. The course also examines Course Typically Offered: Spring strategies that can be utilized to attain physical and emotional well-being with the workplace. This course provides an overview of the principles and practices of transportation and its role within supply chain management. BUS 138: Business Promotion The course emphasizes physical transportation systems within Units: 3 the context of logistics management. Students gain important Prerequisites: None global supply chain context and explore transportation and Acceptable for Credit: CSU logistics career and educational opportunities. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring BUS 143: Warehousing Operations Units: 3 This course provides students with an overview of the promotion Prerequisites: None function within marketing. Topics include brand promotion, Acceptable for Credit: CSU segmenting, targeting, positioning, buyer behavior and Lecture 3 hours. influences, advertising, public relations, social media, direct Course Typically Offered: Spring marketing, sales promotion, and personal selling. This course provides an overview of warehousing operations BUS 140: Legal Environment of Business and the processes, technologies, and equipment within a Units: 3 warehouse facility as enablers for an efficient, effective, and Prerequisites: None comprehensive supply. Students gain important global supply Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in chain context and explore warehousing operations career and BUS 140H. educational opportunities. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours. BUS 144: Budgeting Basics Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Units: 1 Prerequisites: None This course introduces business-related law, ethics, social Acceptable for Credit: CSU responsibility, and government regulations. Topics include Lecture 1 hour. dispute resolution, legal system and laws, torts, crimes, Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring contracts, sales, warranties, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, agency, employment, business This course addresses the preparation of an operating budget entities, real and personal property, cyberlaw, and intellectual for businesses. Students prepare an integrated set of pro-forma property. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for BUS 140 or BUS 140H. financial statements and analyze budget versus actuals reports. C-ID BUS-120, BUS-125. 161MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses BUS 147: Personal Finance BUS 160: International Business Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 30 or eligibility determined by the math Prerequisites: None placement process. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course covers international business, trade, and This course assists students in gaining the knowledge, tools, globalization. Topics include politics, laws, economics, cultures, attitude, and skills needed to make informed lifelong financial ethics, foreign trade/investment/exchange, internationalizing a decisions that will empower their lives. Students explore the business, entering foreign markets, strategizing, structuring, and social, psychological, and physiological issues related to managing in a global economy with social responsibility. planning and managing a personal financial plan. Topics include goal setting, budgeting, money management, taxes, BUS 204: Business Statistics savings, consumer credit, automobiles, housing, insurance, Units: 3 investment vehicles, retirement and estate planning, and the Prerequisites: MATH 28, MATH 30, or eligibility determined by the financial impact of marriage and divorce. math placement process. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in BUS 152: Business Idea Generation and Feasibility Analysis BUS 204H. Units: 2 Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Prerequisites: None Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Lecture 2 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring This course examines the use of descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of This course focuses on identification of potential business variance, regression and correlation analysis, chi-square, t-tests opportunities and the development of a feasibility study of a for one and two populations, and applications of technology- proposed business idea. based statistical analysis using data from business, economics, political science, health science, information technology, and BUS 153: Business Startup Fundamentals education, including the interpretation of the relevance of Units: 1 statistical findings for business problem solving and decision Prerequisites: None making. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for BTEC 180/BTEC 180H, Acceptable for Credit: CSU BUS 204/BUS 204H, MATH 103/MATH 103S, PSYC 104/PSYC 104H, Lecture 1 hour. or SOC 125. Some CSU campuses may also impose this credit Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring limitation. This course addresses all logistical elements of business startup. BUS 204H: Business Statistics (Honors) Students complete required paperwork to start and operate a Units: 3 small business in California. Prerequisites: MATH 28, MATH 30, or eligibility determined by the math placement process. BUS 154: Funding the Entrepreneurial Venture Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Units: 1 BUS 204. Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 1 hour. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring This course introduces statistical methods for analyzing data in This course introduces students to the various options available business contexts. As an honors course, it offers an enriched to fund a new or on-going business. experience for highly motivated students through a pro-seminar format and more in-depth coverage of course topics including BUS 155: Business Plan Development application. This course examines the use of descriptive Units: 2 statistics, probability, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, Prerequisites: None analysis of variance, regression and correlation analysis, chi- Acceptable for Credit: CSU square, t-tests for one and two populations, and applications of Lecture 2 hours. technology-based statistical analysis using data from business, Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer economics, political science, health science, information technology, and education, including the interpretation of the This course focuses on the development of a professional relevance of statistical findings for business problem solving and business plan for the purpose of obtaining funding. It decision making. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for BTEC 180/ emphasizes development of the business plan document, BTEC 180H, BUS 204/BUS 204H, MATH 103/MATH 103S, PSYC 104/ incorporating effective writing techniques, research, data PSYC 104H, or SOC 125. Some CSU campuses may also impose analysis, and presentation. Students meet and collaborate this credit limitation. with Small Business Development Center (SBDC) coaches throughout the course during the development process. 162 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses BUS 205: Manufacturing and Service Operations BUS 292: Internship Studies Units: 3 Units: 0.5-3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per Lecture 3 hours. unit. Course Typically Offered: Fall Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative This course focuses on the concepts, principles, problems, work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. and practices of operations management. It emphasizes Acceptable for Credit: CSU methodologies and processes for effective and efficient Course Typically Offered: To be arranged management of manufacturing and services operations. Students gain important global business context and This course provides students the opportunity to apply the explore operations management career and educational theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship opportunities. position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students BUS 289: Career Mentoring to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals Units: 1 employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, Prerequisites: None employability skills development, and examination of the world Acceptable for Credit: CSU of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students Lecture 1 hour. must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience This course provides students the opportunity to apply the (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during theories and techniques of their discipline in a mentor/protege community college attendance. relationship under the instruction of a faculty coordinator. It introduces students to aspects of successful transfer, BUS 296: Topics in Business Administration completion, and transition to a successful career. Units: 1-3 Prerequisites: None BUS 290: Business Communication Acceptable for Credit: CSU Units: 3 Lecture 1 hour. Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or ENGL 100H Lecture 2 hours. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Lecture 3 hours. BUS 290H. Course Typically Offered: To be arranged Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Business Administration that are not included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and This course focuses on the principles of effective written, oral, given its own title and 296 number designation in the class and electronic communication. It emphasizes solving problems schedule.<br/> and eliciting positive response through carefully organized and designed memos, letters, reports, and presentations. C-ID BUS 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience BUS-115. Units: 1-4 Prerequisites: None BUS 290H: Business Communication (Honors) Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per Units: 3 unit. Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or ENGL 100H. Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or BUS 290. internship studies concurrently. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: To be arranged Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are This honors course offers highly motivated students an enriched employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such academic approach to the principles of effective written, oral, students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their and electronic communication. The course emphasizes solving discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities real-world problems and eliciting positive responses through and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, carefully planned, organized, and designed memos, letters, employability skills development, and examination of the world reports, and presentations. C-ID BUS-115. of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. 163MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses BUS 302: Leadership and Personal Development molecular systems. Students take chemistry courses to prepare Units: 3 for the major, to fulfill general education requirements, and Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or ENGL 100H. to meet prerequisites for related courses and programs. A Enrollment Limitation: Only open to students enrolled in the bachelor's degree in chemistry can lead to a career in scientific bachelor's degree program in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta research, medicine, health, engineering, industry, government, College. environmental science, and teaching. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring Academic and Career Pathway: Math and Sciences This course explores how leaders influence organizations. It Contact Information focuses on leadership and management topics related to communication, groups and teams, motivation, personal Chair: Kristine Department: Chemistry values, professional behavior, organizational structure, and Arquero(Chemistry) Office: OC 3600, 760.757.2121 diversity. The course integrates theory and practice. This course Dean: Michael Fino x6924 is open only to students enrolled in the biomanufacturing https://www.miracosta.edu/ bachelor's degree program. academics/degree-and- certificate-programs/math- Career & Life Planning and-sciences/chemistry/ index.html Career and life planning courses help students make effective Full-Time Faculty Christina Johnson decisions regarding their career and life choices, and they Kent McCorkle provide the tools and techniques for developing a balanced, Kristine Arquero Thong Nguyen integrated lifestyle. Students gain self-understanding and Theresa Bolaños Lynnie Trzoss develop techniques for successful career development and Kaitlin Fisher employment searches. The courses emphasize increasing Pierre Goueth self-knowledge, exploring potential majors and career paths, organizing successful job searches, and developing effective Courses workplace behaviors and attitudes. CHEM 103: Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors Contact Information Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Chair: Donna Davis Department: Career Studies Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Dean: Benjamin Gamboa and Services Lecture 3 hours. https://www.miracosta.edu/ Office: Building OC4700, Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer student-services/career- 760.795.6772 center/index.html This course explores chemical concepts and their applications to everyday life. Topics explored include energy production, Full-Time Faculty chemistry of the earth and atmosphere, pollution and the environment, and food and nutrition. The course also reviews Donna Davis properties of elements and compounds, energy and matter, Stacey Mathis chemical bonding, and major scientific discoveries. Courses CHEM 103L: Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors (Lab) CRLP 101: Introduction to Career Planning Units: 1 Units: 1 Prerequisites: CHEM 103. Prerequisites: None Enrollment Limitation: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 103 if Acceptable for Credit: CSU prerequisite not met. Lecture 1 hour. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course introduces students to the career planning process. This course is designed to accompany CHEM 103. It offers It explores the student's interests, values, skills, and personality hands-on experiences with chemical techniques in both the preferences as they relate to potential career and major laboratory and field. Lab topics include forensic analysis, options. Topics include career research, decision-making styles, cosmetics, batteries, acids, and bases. Common field trips goal setting, and job search strategies. The course emphasizes include visits to a winery, brewery, nuclear power plant, the process for actively managing one's own career. cosmetic chemistry lab, ocean water desalination plant, and environmental conservation site. Chemistry Chemistry is the science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and 164 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CHEM 112: Introductory General, Organic, and Biological CHEM 116: Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry: For Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors Allied Health Majors Units: 5 Units: 4 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: CHEM 115, CHEM 115H, or CHEM 140. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in CHEM 116. CHEM 210, or CHEM 210H. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course surveys concepts and skills of the chemistry of This course introduces organic chemistry and is designed living organisms with an emphasis on the human body. Topics for students pursuing health professions. Topics include include the structure of the atom, chemical bonding, chemical nomenclature, bonding, isomerization, reaction mechanisms, reactions, the structure and reactions of organic compounds, and instrumental methods of interpreting aliphatic and carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, aromatic compounds as well as the structure and reactions of and metabolism, with applications in the physiology, nutrition, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes, and and pharmacology of the human body. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: metabolic functions. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: No credit if taken No credit if taken after CHEM 116. after CHEM 210/CHEM 210H. C-ID CHEM-102. CHEM 115: Introductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health CHEM 140: Preparation for General Chemistry: For Science Majors Majors Units: 4 Units: 4 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: MATH 64 or MATH 64S, or eligibility determined by Advisory: MATH 30. the math placement process. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Enrollment Limitation: Concurrent enrollment in MATH 64, CHEM 115H, CHEM 140, CHEM 150, or CHEM 150H. MATH 64S if prerequisite not met. Not open to students with prior Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC credit in CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This introductory course for non-chemistry majors teaches students the language, materials, mathematics, and principles This introductory chemistry course focuses on developing of chemistry. It covers properties of matter, atomic theory, use problem-solving skills needed for success in CHEM 150. of the periodic table of the elements, naming of compounds, It emphasizes the application of the scientific method, formulas and equations, metric measurement, physical states modern ideas concerning atomic structure and chemical of matter, chemistry of solutions, acids and bases, and organic bonding, the periodic table and its relationship to chemical and nuclear chemistry. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for properties, principles of stoichiometry including chemical ratio CHEM 115/CHEM 115H or CHEM 140. No credit if taken after calculations, chemical nomenclature, properties of the states CHEM 150/CHEM 150H. of matter, and chemical reaction principles. The laboratory component of this course provides direct participation in CHEM 115H: Introductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health experiments, demonstrations, learning activities and discussions Majors (Honors) related to fundamental concepts in chemistry. UC CREDIT Units: 4 LIMITATION: Credit for CHEM 115/CHEM 115H or CHEM 140; No Prerequisites: None credit if taken after CHEM 150/CHEM 150H. Advisory: MATH 30. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in CHEM 115, CHEM 140, CHEM 150, or CHEM 150H. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This introductory course for non-chemistry majors teaches students the language, materials, mathematics, and principles of chemistry. It covers properties of matter, atomic theory, use of the periodic table of the elements, naming of compounds, formulas and equations, metric measurement, physical states of matter, chemistry of solutions, acids and bases, and organic and nuclear chemistry. This honors course offers highly motivated students the opportunity to complete, document, and discuss independent scientific research. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHEM 115/CHEM 115H or CHEM 140. No credit if taken after CHEM 150/CHEM 150H. 165MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CHEM 150: General Chemistry I: For Science Majors CHEM 151: General Chemistry II: For Science Majors Units: 5 Units: 5 Prerequisites: CHEM 140, 1 yr high school chem, or qualification Prerequisites: CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H. via placement exam; MATH 64, MATH 64S or eligibility Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in determined by the math placement process. CHEM 151H. Advisory: CHEM 140. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. CHEM 150H. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. This continuation of CHEM 150 studies the fundamental Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer principles of chemistry and their applications. Topics include solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, aqueous This first semester of a one-year general chemistry sequence ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear focuses on the fundamental principles of chemistry. Students chemistry, and coordination chemistry. The laboratory includes learn the application of these principles with special a variety of experiments to supplement and reinforce the class significance placed on chemical computation. Topics include work. It also includes a section on qualitative analysis. UC atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, nomenclature, CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHEM 151 or CHEM 151H. C-ID chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and CHEM-120S (with CHEM 150/CHEM 150H). bonding. The course emphasizes critical thinking, writing, problem solving, and analysis skills, and it meets requirements CHEM 151H: General Chemistry II: For Science Majors of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-dental, pre- (Honors) medical, and pre-engineering majors. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Units: 5 Credit for CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H. C-ID CHEM-110 and C-ID Prerequisites: CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H. CHEM-120S (with CHEM 151/CHEM 151H). Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in CHEM 151. CHEM 150H: General Chemistry I: For Science Majors (Honors) Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Units: 5 Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 140, 1 yr high school chem, or qualification Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring via placement exam; MATH 64, MATH 64S or eligibility determined by the math placement process. This continuation of CHEM 150 studies the fundamental Advisory: CHEM 140. principles of chemistry and their applications. Topics include Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, aqueous CHEM 150. ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC chemistry, and coordination chemistry. The laboratory includes Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. a variety of experiments to supplement and reinforce the class Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring work. It also includes a section on qualitative analysis. This honors course offers highly motivated students the opportunity This first semester of a one-year general chemistry sequence to complete, document, and discuss independent scientific focuses on the fundamental principles of chemistry. Students research. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHEM 151 or learn the application of these principles with special CHEM 151H. C-ID CHEM-120S (with CHEM 150/CHEM 150H). significance placed on chemical computation. Topics include atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, nomenclature, CHEM 210: Organic Chemistry I: For Science Majors chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and Units: 5 bonding. The course emphasizes critical thinking, writing, Prerequisites: CHEM 151 or CHEM 151H. problem solving, and analysis skills, and it meets requirements Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-dental, pre- CHEM 210H. medical, and pre-engineering majors. This honors course Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC offers highly motivated students the opportunity to complete, Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. document, and discuss independent scientific research. UC Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHEM 150 or CHEM 150H. C-ID CHEM-110 and C-ID CHEM-120S (with CHEM 151/CHEM 151H). This first course in a standard one-year organic chemistry sequence is designed for students majoring in chemistry and other sciences. Major themes include bonding, molecular structure, isomerism, conformational analysis, nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis. The lecture emphasizes the mechanisms, reactions, and synthesis of aliphatic compounds, such as alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and alcohols; the lab emphasizes the determination of physical properties and the separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds using spectroscopic techniques. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHEM 210 or CHEM 210H. C-ID CHEM-150 and C-ID CHEM-160S (with CHEM 211/CHEM 211H). 166 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CHEM 210H: Organic Chemistry I: For Science Majors (Honors) CHEM 211H: Organic Chemistry II: For Science Majors Units: 5 (Honors) Prerequisites: CHEM 151 or CHEM 151H. Units: 5 Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Prerequisites: CHEM 210 or CHEM 210H. CHEM 210. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC CHEM 211. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This first course in a standard one-year organic chemistry sequence is designed for students majoring in chemistry and This continuation of the one-year organic chemistry sequence other sciences. Major themes include bonding, molecular emphasizes the application of organic chemistry reactions, structure, isomerism, conformational analysis, nomenclature, mechanisms and synthesis learned in CHEM 210 to other reaction mechanisms, and synthesis. The lecture emphasizes compounds. It examines new reactions for different functional the mechanisms, reactions, and synthesis of aliphatic groups, including alcohols, thiols, aldehydes, ketones, arenes, compounds, such as alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, carboxylic acid and its derivative, amines, and their application alkynes, alkyl halides, and alcohols; the lab emphasizes the in biological molecules. This honors course offers highly determination of physical properties and the separation, motivated students the opportunity to complete, document, purification, and identification of organic compounds using and discuss independent scientific research. UC CREDIT spectroscopic techniques. This honors course offers highly LIMITATION: Credit for CHEM 211 or CHEM 211H. C-ID CHEM 160- motivated students the opportunity to complete, document, S (with CHEM 210/CHEM 210H). and discuss independent scientific research. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHEM 210 or CHEM 210H. C-ID CHEM-150 CHEM 292: Internship Studies and C-ID CHEM-160S (with CHEM 211/CHEM 211H). Units: 0.5-3 Prerequisites: None CHEM 211: Organic Chemistry II: For Science Majors Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per Units: 5 unit. Prerequisites: CHEM 210 or CHEM 210H. Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative CHEM 211H. work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Course Typically Offered: To be arranged Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course provides students the opportunity to apply the This continuation of the one-year organic chemistry sequence theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship emphasizes the application of organic chemistry reactions, position in a professional setting under the instruction of a mechanisms and synthesis learned in CHEM 210 to other faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students compounds. It examines new reactions for different functional to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals groups, including alcohols, thiols, aldehydes, ketones, arenes, employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, carboxylic acid and its derivative, amines, and their application employability skills development, and examination of the world in biological molecules. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students CHEM 211 or CHEM 211H. C-ID CHEM-160S (with CHEM 210/ must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new CHEM 210H). site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. Chicano/Chicana Studies Chicana/Chicano Studies is the interdisciplinary study of the socio-historical and contemporary factors that influence contemporary Chicana/o and Chicanx/Latinx cultures including their pre-Hispanic roots in the Americas. Chicana/ Chicano Studies focus on systematic racism, ethnocentrism, and Eurocentrism with the ultimate goal of overcoming systems of oppression throughout the world. Chicana/Chicano Studies also investigates how race/ethnicity intersects with colonialism, imperialism, class, gender, and sexuality. Students take courses to prepare for a Chicana/Chicano Studies major or to fulfill general education requirements. Career options include 167MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses teaching at the high school and college level, social work, non- care, preschool teaching (including Head Start), elementary profit work, human services, counseling, law enforcement, legal and secondary education, early childhood special education, professions, and business. program administration, school counseling, child psychology, child advocacy, social work, and community services. Academic and Career Pathway: Social and Behavioral Sciences Academic and Career Pathway: Social and Behavioral Sciences Contact Information Contact Information Chair: Sean Davis Department: Sociology Dean: Michael Fino Office: Building OC3100, Chair: Claudia Flores Department: Child https://www.miracosta.edu/ 760.795.6871 academics/degree-and- Dean: Al Taccone Development certificate-programs/social- and-behavioral-sciences/ https://www.miracosta.edu/ Office: Building OC4800, sociology/index.html academics/degree-and- 760.795.6811 certificate-programs/social- and-behavioral-sciences/child- Courses development/index.html CCS 230: Introduction to Chicana/o Studies Full-Time Faculty Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Ashley Davis Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Claudia Flores SOC 230. Ansina Green Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Rhonda Welch-Scalco Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Associate Degrees This course is an introductory survey of the field of Chicano Associate in Arts Degrees studies and the socio-historical and contemporary factors Child Development Associate Teacher that influence contemporary Chicana/o and Chicanx/Latinx Child Development Master Teacher cultures including their pre-Hispanic roots in the Americas. The Child Development Site Supervisor cross-disciplinary approach examines applicable methods Child Development Teacher and theories from sciences and humanities to analyze the lived experiences of Chicanos/as and Chicanxs/Latinxs. This course Students may earn one of the above-named associate degrees is designed for those wishing to gain general knowledge of the by completing a certificate of achievement and the general Chicana/o and Chicanx/Latinx experience. education courses required for MiraCosta College's Associate in Arts degree (see Associate Degrees (p. 67)). Students should CCS 232: Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies meet with a MiraCosta counselor to identify required courses Units: 3 and to develop a written educational plan for the specific Prerequisites: None degree or certificate they wish to earn. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in SOC 232. Associate in Arts Degree Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a child and This course examines critical themes in Chicana and Latina adolescent development degree, an emphasis or option within feminist scholarship and the lived experiences of Chicana a child and adolescent development degree, or a degree and other Latina women in American society. It applies an considered similar to child and adolescent development interdisciplinary approach to examine power within and at a participating California State University (CSU) campus. resistance to the family, religion, education, economics, culture, Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will social conditions, health, and other areas. be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require Child Development additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a The Child Development program explores the social/ CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or emotional, cognitive/language, and physical/motor growth college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should and development of children from conception through consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information adolescence. Students take child development courses to regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a child and obtain a certificate or permit, to earn an Associate in Arts adolescent development major and to determine which CSU degree, to prepare for university transfer, or for professional campuses are participating in this program. enrichment. Career options include a variety of professions that serve children and their families, such as infant/toddler To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following requirements: 168 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. a participating CSU campus, students will be required to Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or \"P\" complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree. or better. Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B (p. 76)) or IGETC (Plan C Students completing this degree program will also be prepared (p. 82))* general education pattern. for employment in a variety of school and community settings. Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0. Early Childhood Education students with this degree possess Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta the competencies to work in both private and public early care College. and education settings serving infants through preschool-age children. Students can also work as a teacher in a before-and- * Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, after school program serving school-age children. This degree but they must complete a course from Area IC: Oral meets the course work requirements of the Teacher level Child Communication to meet CSU admission requirements. Development Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Program Student Learning Outcomes To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following Upon successful completion of this program, students will requirements: be able to analyze and apply principles of growth and development from conception through adolescence. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. Required Core: 9-10 Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or \"P\" or better. CHLD 113 Child and Adolescent Growth and PSYC 101 Development * Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B (p. 76)) or IGETC (Plan C General Psychology * (p. 82))* general education pattern. or PSYC 101H General Psychology (Honors) Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0. BTEC 180 Biostatistics *,** Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College. or BUS 204 Business Statistics or MATH 103 Statistics or PSYC 104 Statistics for Behavioral Science or PSYC 104H Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) * Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, but they must complete a course from Area IC: Oral or SOC 125 Introduction to Statistics in Sociology Communication to meet CSU admission requirements. Select three courses: 9 Program Student Learning Outcome Statement CHLD 200 Observation & Assessment in Early At the conclusion of the program of study, the student will CHLD 210 be able to analyze and apply key theories and concepts Childhood of early care and education to employment settings and Child, Family, and Community * to advanced academic study in child development and related academic disciplines. PSYC 205 Research Methods in Psychology or SOC 205 Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology Total Units 18-19 * Course satisfies a general education requirement on Required courses: the CSU-GE or IGETC general education (GE) pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, CHLD 105 Introduction to Teaching Young 3 students should select courses that will also satisfy a GE Children requirement. Note: All of the statistics and honors courses listed are also GE courses. CHLD 106 Introduction to Curriculum in Early 3 Childhood ** SOC 125 or PSYC 104/PSYC 104H are recommended for this degree. CHLD 113 Child and Adolescent Growth and 3 Development * NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that CHLD 200 Observation & Assessment in Early 3 meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their Childhood transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and CHLD 205 Health, Safety, and Nutrition * 3 American Ideals requirement prior to transfer. CHLD 210 Child, Family, and Community * 3 CHLD 235 Children in a Diverse Society * 3 Associate in Science Degree CHLD 270 3 Early Childhood Education for Transfer Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience Students completing this associate degree will have completed the lower-division major preparation for a bachelor’s degree Total Units 24 in child development, early childhood education, or a similar major at a participating CSU campus. Following transfer to * Course satisfies a general education requirement on the CSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students 169MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses should select courses that will also satisfy a general education CHLD 109 Child Behavior and Guidance requirement. CHLD 111 CHLD 130 Programs for Infants and Toddlers NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their CHLD 140 Science and Math for Young transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and Children American Ideals requirement prior to transfer. CHLD 150 CHLD 160 Language and Literacy in Early The Child Development program certificates are designed to Childhood prepare students for employment as teachers, aides, directors, CHLD 200 and entrepreneurs in preschools, child care centers (including Art for Young Children infant/toddler facilities), and family child care programs. CHLD 230 Courses are also appropriate for parents, nannies, camp Music and Movement for Young counselors, recreation leaders, elementary school teaching CHLD 235 Children assistants, social service and health care practitioners, CHLD 240 administrators, and others working with children. Observation & Assessment in Early Total Units Childhood Certificates meet the course requirements for teachers and directors of private child care programs licensed by the Family Engagement in Early California State Department of Social Services (Title 22), Childhood Programs Community Care Licensing. The program also meets the coursework requirements for the Child Development Permit Children in a Diverse Society issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Child development programs that are state or federally funded Children with Special Learning (Title 5 programs, such as Head Start and state preschools) Needs follow the Child Development Permit Matrix. 18 The Child Development program offers six certificates to meet Note: To be eligible for the State of California Child the individual student's needs. Because the certificates follow Development Permit—Associate Teacher, students must also the Child Development Permit Matrix and are sequential, complete an experience requirement of 50 days of 3 or more students can continue to earn additional certificates. Course hours per day within 2 years. work completed for the Assistant and Associate Teacher certificates provides the foundation for more specialized Certificate of Achievement courses and a wider range of career options with the Teacher, Early Intervention and Inclusion Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Early Intervention and Inclusion certificates. This certificate is designed to train students to work with young children with special needs (birth to 8 years of age), Certificate of Achievement with those who may be at risk for developmental delays and Child Development Associate Teacher disabilities, and with their families. This certificate is appropriate for students working as an assistant or a paraprofessional in This certificate exceeds the minimum teaching requirements early intervention or early childhood special education, or as a for centers regulated by Title 22. It also meets the Associate teacher in an inclusive early childhood program. Teacher Permit requirements for provision of instruction and supervision of assistant teacher-level staff in Title 5 schools. Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to adapt early learning activities and classroom strategies that meet the individual needs of young children. Required courses: CHLD 105 Introduction to Teaching Young 3 CHLD 109 Children CHLD 111 Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Child Behavior and Guidance 3 or CHLD 212 Upon completion of this program, the student will be able CHLD 112 Programs for Infants and Toddlers 3 to design and implement curriculum based on observation Advanced Issues in Infant-Toddler Care 3 and assessment of young children to support play and or CHLD 113 Child Growth and Development learning in an early childhood classroom. Child and Adolescent Growth and CHLD 205 Development Required courses: CHLD 210 CHLD 230 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 CHLD 105 Introduction to Teaching Young 3 Children 3 CHLD 240 Child, Family, and Community 3 CHLD 112 Child Growth and Development 3 CHLD 270 Family Engagement in Early 3 3 Childhood Programs or CHLD 113 Child and Adolescent Growth and 6 Total Units Development Children with Special Learning 3 Needs 3 CHLD 205 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Practicum - The Student Teaching CHLD 210 Child, Family, and Community Experience * Select at least 6 elective units from the following: 27 CHLD 106 Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood 170 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses * This course has the following prerequisites: CHLD 105, CHLD Note: To be eligible for the State of California Child 106, CHLD 112 or CHLD 113, and CHLD 210. Development Permit—Teacher, students must also complete an experience requirement of 175 days of 3 or more hours per day Certificate of Achievement within 4 years. Child Development Teacher Certificate of Achievement This certificate exceeds the minimum teaching requirements for Child Development Master Teacher centers regulated by Title 22. It also meets the Teacher Permit requirements for provision of instruction and supervision of This certificate exceeds the minimum teaching requirements assistant or associate teacher-level staff in a Title 5 (state or for Title 22 schools. It is designed to meet the Master Teacher federally funded) child development program. requirements for Title 5 child development programs. This includes providing instruction, supervising assistants, associate Program Student Learning Outcome Statement teachers, and teacher-level staff, and serving as coordinator of curriculum and staff development. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able Program Student Learning Outcome Statement to design and implement curriculum based on observation and assessment of young children to successfully manage Upon completion of this program, the student will be able an early childhood classroom. to design, implement, and evaluate effective program practices to successfully manage an early childhood See notation for 16-unit general education requirement. classroom. Required courses: See notation for 16-unit general education requirement. CHLD 105 Introduction to Teaching Young 3 Required courses: CHLD 106 Children 3 CHLD 105 Introduction to Teaching Young 3 Introduction to Curriculum in Early Children 3 Childhood 3 CHLD 106 Introduction to Curriculum in Early 3 CHLD 109 Child Behavior and Guidance 3 Childhood 3 CHLD 112 Child Growth and Development 3 CHLD 109 Child Behavior and Guidance 3 3 or CHLD 113 Child and Adolescent Growth and CHLD 112 Child Growth and Development 3 Development 3 or CHLD 113 Child and Adolescent Growth and 3 CHLD 200 Observation & Assessment in Early 3 Development Childhood 6 CHLD 200 Observation & Assessment in Early CHLD 205 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Childhood CHLD 210 Child, Family, and Community 3 CHLD 270 Practicum - The Student Teaching 3 CHLD 205 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Experience * CHLD 210 Child, Family, and Community Select at least 3 elective units from the following: 3 CHLD 245 Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education CHLD 111 Programs for Infants and Toddlers CHLD 270 Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience * CHLD 130 Science and Math for Young Children Select at least 3 units from the following: CHLD 140 Language and Literacy in Early CHLD 130 Science and Math for Young Childhood Children CHLD 150 Art for Young Children CHLD 140 Language and Literacy in Early CHLD 160 Childhood Music and Movement for Young Children CHLD 235 Children in a Diverse Society CHLD 230 Family Engagement in Early Select at least 6 units from one area of specialization : CHLD 235 Childhood Programs Infant/Toddler Children in a Diverse Society CHLD 111 Programs for Infants and Toddlers CHLD 240 Children with Special Learning Needs CHLD 212 Advanced Issues in Infant-Toddler Care Select at least 16 units in general education. 16 Creative Arts Include at least one course in each of the following: Humanities, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, CHLD 150 Art for Young Children English. CHLD 160 Music and Movement for Young Children Total Units 43 Special Needs * This course has the following prerequisites: CHLD 105, CHLD CHLD 230 Family Engagement in Early 106, CHLD 112 or CHLD 113, and CHLD 210. Childhood Programs 171MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CHLD 240 Children with Special Learning CHLD 235 Children in a Diverse Society Needs CHLD 240 Children with Special Learning Consult faculty for other specialization options. Total Units Needs Select at least 16 units in general education. 16 36 52 Include at least one course in each of the following: * This course has the following prerequisites: CHLD 105, CHLD Humanities, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, 106, CHLD 112 or CHLD 113, and CHLD 210. English. Total Units * This course has the following prerequisites: CHLD 105, CHLD Note: To be eligible for the State of California Child 106, CHLD 112 or CHLD 113, and CHLD 210. Development Permit—Site Supervisor, students must also complete an Associate in Arts degree and an experience Note: To be eligible for the State of California Child requirement of 350 days of 3 or more hours per day within 4 Development Permit—Master Teacher, students must also years, including at least 100 days of supervising adults. complete an experience requirement of 350 days of 3 or more hours per day within 4 years. Certificate of Proficiency Child Development Assistant Teacher Certificate of Achievement Child Development Site Supervisor This certificate meets the minimum teaching requirements for private child care centers regulated by Title 22. It also This certificate is designed for students who will be single-site allows students to assist in the instruction of children under the supervisors under Title 5 or center directors under Title 22. It supervision of an associate teacher-level or above in a Title 5 allows holders to supervise master teachers, teachers, associate child development program. teachers, and assistants as well as to manage single-site programs, provide instruction, and serve as coordinators of Program Student Learning Outcome Statement curriculum and staff development. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to Program Student Learning Outcome Statement convey how theories of child development and socialization can be applied to support play and learning in an early childhood classroom. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able Required courses: to design, implement, and evaluate effective program 3 practices to successfully manage an early childhood center CHLD 112 Child Growth and Development or program. or CHLD 113 Child and Adolescent Growth and Development Required courses: CHLD 210 Child, Family, and Community 3 6 CHLD 105 Introduction to Teaching Young 3 Select at least 6 elective units from the following: Children 3 3 CHLD 105 Introduction to Teaching Young CHLD 106 Introduction to Curriculum in Early 3 Children Childhood 3 CHLD 106 Introduction to Curriculum in Early CHLD 109 Child Behavior and Guidance 3 Childhood 3 CHLD 112 Child Growth and Development 3 CHLD 109 Child Behavior and Guidance 3 CHLD 111 Programs for Infants and Toddlers or CHLD 113 Child and Adolescent Growth and 3 Development 3 CHLD 130 Science and Math for Young CHLD 200 Observation & Assessment in Early 3 Children Childhood CHLD 140 Language and Literacy in Early CHLD 205 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Childhood CHLD 210 Child, Family, and Community CHLD 150 Art for Young Children CHLD 160 CHLD 245 Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Music and Movement for Young Early Care and Education CHLD 205 Children CHLD 250 Administration I: Programs in Early Health, Safety, and Nutrition Childhood Education Total Units 12 CHLD 251 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education CHLD 270 Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience * Select at least 3 elective units from the following: CHLD 111 Programs for Infants and Toddlers CHLD 230 Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs 172 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Courses CHLD 111: Programs for Infants and Toddlers Units: 3 CHLD 105: Introduction to Teaching Young Children Prerequisites: None Units: 3 Acceptable for Credit: CSU Prerequisites: None Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course is specifically designed for caregivers of infants and toddlers. The class focuses on the growth and development This course introduces working with young children in early of the child, prenatal through three years of age, within care and education programs. It examines the theories and various social contexts. Topics include fostering relationships, principles of developmentally appropriate practice in early implementing health and safety practices, designing early learning environments and emphasizes positive relationships, learning environments and activities, accommodating constructive adult-child interactions, program planning, and individual differences, and creating partnerships with parents effective teaching strategies. Topics include the historical and families. This course meets state licensing requirements for roots of early childhood programs, contemporary curriculum child care providers. models, and the evolution of professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics, professional identity, and an understanding CHLD 112: Child Growth and Development of career pathways. C-ID ECE-120. Units: 3 Prerequisites: None CHLD 106: Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Advisory: ACE 150, ESL 150, ENGL 50, or eligibility determined by Units: 3 the English placement process. Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course examines the major physical, cognitive, language, This course introduces teachers of young children (birth to age and social-emotional developmental milestones for children, six) to designing early learning environments and planning both typical and atypical, from conception through age curriculum in early care and education settings. It covers six. It emphasizes the interactions between maturational the relationship of theory and practice, the contributions of processes and environmental factors within cultural and family current research, the influence of different curriculum models contexts. While studying developmental theory and research and approaches, the role of observation, documentation methodologies, students observe children, evaluate individual and assessment in the curriculum planning process, and differences, and analyze characteristics of development at the incorporation of reflective teaching practices across the various stages. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CHLD 112, curriculum to meet the needs of all learners. Students examine CHLD 113, or PSYC 121. the teacher's role in supporting development and engagement for all young children. C-ID ECE-130. CHLD 113: Child and Adolescent Growth and Development Units: 3 CHLD 109: Child Behavior and Guidance Prerequisites: None Units: 3 Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Prerequisites: None Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course examines the major physical, cognitive, language, and psychosocial developmental milestones for children, both This course relates children's behavior to appropriate teaching typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. and parenting strategies and interventions. It explores effective It emphasizes interactions between maturational processes techniques for interacting with children, including children with and environmental factors. While studying developmental special needs, and addresses issues such as separation from theory and research methodologies, students observe children, parents, new experiences, routines, peer interaction, fears, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of frustrations, and aggression. Students learn how to access development at various stages. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit community agencies and family services to provide specialized for CHLD 112, CHLD 113, or PSYC 121. C-ID CDEV-100. support. 173MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CHLD 130: Science and Math for Young Children CHLD 160: Music and Movement for Young Children Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Course Typically Offered: Spring This course provides teachers with knowledge and skills related This course provides teachers of young children with the to science and mathematics curriculum in early care and skills and knowledge needed to use music and movement education settings. It focuses on understanding the ways in experiences in the early childhood classroom to inspire which children learn science and mathematics, the stages creative expression. Topics include how our image of the of children's cognitive development, the scientific process, child reflects the methods and materials provided for music content and standards of science and mathematics education, and creative movement; the developmental stages of the teacher's role in the scientific process, and ways in which children's creative expression; the design of developmentally science and mathematics can be integrated across the early appropriate, culturally sensitive, and individually adapted childhood curriculum. music and movement experiences; planning, documenting, and performing children's music and movement; the teacher's CHLD 140: Language and Literacy in Early Childhood role in creative process; and the ways in which music and Units: 3 movement can be integrated across the early childhood Prerequisites: None curriculum. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. CHLD 200: Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Units: 3 Prerequisites: None This course gives teachers of young children the skills and Acceptable for Credit: CSU knowledge needed to effectively plan, document, and Lecture 3 hours. implement language and literacy activities in the early Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring childhood classroom. It focuses on understanding how our image of the child reflects the methods and materials provided This course focuses on the appropriate use of observation for language and literacy. Topics include the developmental and assessment strategies to document child growth and stages of children's language and communication skills, the development, appraise child behavior, and plan for learning teacher's role in language and literacy, and ways in which in quality early childhood programs. The course also explores language and literacy can be integrated across the early recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, documentation, childhood curriculum. and various assessment methods. Students conduct and analyze child observations. C-ID ECE-200. CHLD 150: Art for Young Children Units: 3 CHLD 205: Health, Safety, and Nutrition Prerequisites: None Units: 3 Acceptable for Credit: CSU Prerequisites: None Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course provides teachers of young children with the skills and knowledge needed to develop aesthetic and perceptual This course provides those who care for children an overview awareness in the young child through exploration of various of health, safety, and nutrition issues. Students develop skills art media and developmentally appropriate activities and and techniques in ways to promote physical and mental experiences. Topics include how our image of the child reflects health, identification and management of common childhood the methods and materials provided for creative expression; the illnesses, menu planning and nutritional analysis, safety developmental stages of children's art and creative expression; management and injury prevention, child abuse identification studio and art center design; planning, documenting, and and prevention, and program planning. Topics also include exhibiting children's art work; the teacher's role in the creative culturally and developmentally appropriate practice, process; and how to integrate art and aesthetics across early collaboration with families and health professionals, policies childhood curriculum. and regulations, children with special needs, and current issues. C-ID ECE-220. 174 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CHLD 210: Child, Family, and Community CHLD 235: Children in a Diverse Society Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Advisory: ACE 150, ENGL 50, ESL 150, or eligibility determined by Advisory: ACE 150, ENGL 50, ESL 150, or eligibility determined by the English placement process. the English placement process. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course examines the developing child in a societal context This course examines the influence of culture on the and focuses on the interrelationships of family, school, and development of children's social identities. It explores anti- community as agents of socialization from historical, socio- bias strategies that can be utilized in parenting, classroom, or cultural, and contemporary perspectives. The course highlights social settings to support children from diverse cultures. It also the processes of socialization and identity development, examines culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate anti- demonstrating the importance of respectful, reciprocal bias approaches that support children in becoming competent relationships that support and empower families in a culturally members of society. The course involves self-reflection of one's diverse society. C-ID CDEV-110. own understanding of educational principles in integrating anti-bias in order to better inform teaching practices and/or CHLD 212: Advanced Issues in Infant-Toddler Care program development. C-ID ECE-230. Units: 3 Prerequisites: None CHLD 240: Children with Special Learning Needs Advisory: CHLD 111 Units: 3 Acceptable for Credit: CSU Prerequisites: None Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: Spring Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course helps infant and toddler caregivers and directors interpret and apply the guidelines for quality care for children This course focuses on learning to work with children with birth through three years of age. Topics include the role a wide range of abilities, challenging behaviors, and other of the infant care teacher, new insights into early learning special learning needs in inclusive early childhood settings. and development, the central role of families, guidelines Topics include attention to relevant special education for operating quality infant/toddler programs, facilitating legislation and family-focused practices. The course learning and development with infants and toddlers, and emphasizes adapting programming, curriculum and classroom program leadership and policies. This course meets state teaching strategies to meet the needs of all young children, licensing requirements for child care providers and is aligned including those from culturally diverse backgrounds. with the California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations and Curriculum Framework, and it can be CHLD 245: Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and combined with CHLD 111 as an area of specialization for the Education Master Teacher Permit/Certificate. Units: 3 Prerequisites: None CHLD 230: Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs Acceptable for Credit: CSU Units: 3 Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: None Course Typically Offered: To be arranged Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. Teachers of young children study the methods and principles Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring of supervising and mentoring teachers, assistant teachers, student teachers, parents, and volunteers in early childhood This course examines the ways in which early care and classrooms. The course emphasizes the knowledge, skills, education program staff can build ongoing, reciprocal, and competencies of classroom teachers who must function and respectful relationships with program families. The as new teacher mentors and address the needs of children, course focuses on identifying communication methods parents, and other adult learners. Topics include effective and interactional strategies that promote authentic family/ communication, problem solving, and negotiation in professional partnerships from a strength-based approach. establishing positive interpersonal relations. Topics include family dynamics and well-being; parenting styles; families as life-long educators; cultural, linguistic, gender, and developmental diversity; community resources; and support systems. 175MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CHLD 250: Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood CHLD 292: Internship Studies Education Units: 0.5-3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per Acceptable for Credit: CSU unit. Lecture 3 hours. Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center Course Typically Offered: Fall approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. This course is designed for directors and assistant directors Acceptable for Credit: CSU of early childhood programs. Topics include program types, Course Typically Offered: To be arranged budget, management, licensing and state regulations, development and implementation of policies and procedures, This course provides students the opportunity to apply the working with diverse populations, and health and safety theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship guidelines. Students examine administrative tools, philosophies, position in a professional setting under the instruction of a and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate an faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students early care and education program. to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, CHLD 251: Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early employability skills development, and examination of the world Childhood Education of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students Units: 3 must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new Prerequisites: None site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than Acceptable for Credit: CSU 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience Lecture 3 hours. (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during Course Typically Offered: Spring community college attendance. This course is designed for directors and assistant directors of CHLD 296: Topics in Child Development early childhood programs. Topics include effective strategies Units: 1-3 for personnel management, legal and ethical responsibilities, Prerequisites: None supervision techniques, professional development, and Acceptable for Credit: CSU in-service training. Additional focus includes strategies for Lecture 1 hour. partnering with parents, motivating staff, and fostering effective Lecture 2 hours. community relations within diverse cultural contexts. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: To be arranged CHLD 270: Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience Units: 3 This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in Prerequisites: CHLD 105, CHLD 106, CHLD 113, and CHLD 210. Child Development that are not included in regular course Acceptable for Credit: CSU offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours. given its own title and 296 number designation in the class Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring schedule. Teachers of young children apply developmentally appropriate CHLD 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience early childhood teaching competencies under guided Units: 1-4 supervision in the campus Child Development Center or in Prerequisites: None a community early childhood program. Students use their Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per practicum experience to connect theory and practice as they unit. develop professional behaviors and build a comprehensive Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll understanding of children and families. The course emphasizes in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, internship studies concurrently. planning, and assessment. C-ID ECE-210. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: To be arranged Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. 176 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Communication Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or \"P\" The Communication Studies program provides students with or better. a theoretical and methodological foundation of the nature Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B (p. 76)) or IGETC (Plan C of communication in its various forms and contexts as well (p. 82))* general education pattern. as the uses, effects, and relevancy of communication in Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0. their own lives. Students take communication courses to Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta prepare to transfer with a major in communication or to College. meet general education requirements. A bachelor's degree in communication can lead to a career in advertising, * Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, broadcasting, community relations, consulting, counseling, but they must complete a course from Area IC: Oral education, film, foreign service, fundraising, human resources, Communication to meet CSU admission requirements. journalism, international relations, law, management, marketing, mediation, ministry, politics, public relations, sales, Program Student Learning Outcome Statement speech writing, and social work. Upon completion of this program, the student will Academic and Career Pathway: Languages, Communication, have developed the ability to present clear and effective and Humanities messages. understand the relevance of the theories and methods of Contact Information communication. be prepared for transfer to a communication studies program in a California State University. Chair: Eric Robertson Department: Communication Required Core: Public Speaking * 3 Dean: Antonio Alarcon Studies COMM 101 6 https://www.miracosta.edu/ Office: Administration 6 academics/degree-and- Building, San Elijo Campus, List A: 6 Units. Select two courses. certificate-programs/ 760.634.7879 3 languages-communication- COMM 106 Group Communication * 18 and-humanities/ communication-studies/ COMM 207 Interpersonal Communication * index.html COMM 212 Argumentation *, ** List B: 6 Units. Select two courses. Full-Time Faculty Any course from List A not already used. Sam Arenivar COMM 111 Narrative Performance * Rachel Hastings Anthony Ongyod Leola Powers COMM 120 Principles of Human Communication Eric Robertson *, ** Associate Degree COMM 215 Intercultural Communication * COMM 220 Introduction to Mass Associate in Arts Degree Communication * Communication Studies for Transfer List C: 3 Units. Select one course. Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for Any course from List A or B not already used. a communications degree, an emphasis or option within a communications degree, or a degree considered similar to COMM 135 Gender Studies in Communication * communications at a participating California State University (CSU) campus. Following transfer to a participating CSU Total Units campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some * Course satisfies a general education requirement on the CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major CSU-GE or IGETC general education pattern. To ensure preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this students should select courses that will also satisfy a general degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU education requirement. system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to ** Course is required major preparation at CSU San Marcos transfer as a communications major and to determine which (CSUSM). Students planning to transfer to CSUSM are CSU campuses are participating in this program. advised to select these courses to complete this degree. For more information on this major at CSUSM, please refer to the articulation agreement at assist.org. To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that requirements: meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer. 177MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Courses COMM 135: Gender Studies in Communication Units: 3 COMM 101: Public Speaking Prerequisites: None Units: 3 Advisory: ACE 150, ENGL 50, ESL 150, or eligibility determined by Prerequisites: None the English placement process. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring This course provides training in the basic principles of oral This course examines the communication patterns typically expression. Students learn how to select and research subjects, exhibited by men and women. It studies differences and organize and support ideas, and prepare and deliver various similarities in verbal and nonverbal behaviors, perception, forms of speeches. C-ID COMM-110. conflict, leadership, and interpersonal relationships. Students develop an awareness and appreciation of gender as an COMM 106: Group Communication important variable in human communication, in both public Units: 3 and private settings. Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC COMM 207: Interpersonal Communication Lecture 3 hours. Units: 3 Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC This course introduces students to group communication Lecture 3 hours. processes and principles and the necessary role of discussion in Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring society. While addressing current topics of controversy, students learn and apply theories of group problem solving, roles, This course provides for the study of communication conflict resolution, leadership, ethics, and decision making. within an interpersonal context. It includes the study of Students develop group communication skills in verbal and the communication process, perception, the symbolic nonverbal interaction, participation, organization, and cultural nature of language, nonverbal codes, principles of effective diversity. C-ID COMM-140. communication, and the effects of communication on people in society. C-ID COMM-130. COMM 111: Narrative Performance Units: 3 COMM 212: Argumentation Prerequisites: None Units: 3 Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Prerequisites: None Lecture 3 hours. Advisory: ACE 150, ENGL 50, ESL 150, or eligibility determined by Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring the English placement process. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC This course introduces narrative performance and analysis Lecture 3 hours. of narrative works of art in their intellectual, emotional, and Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring aesthetic forms. Class readings include traditional and contemporary approaches to storytelling and types of This course examines the psychological and logical basis of narratives, such as prose, poetry and drama. Students develop argument and principles of effective organization. It teaches methods for constructing narratives and performance strategies the development and application of critical thinking skills as for telling stories, including vocal and physical expressiveness, well as the practice of creating and evaluating arguments so variety, and flexibility through narrative performance. C-ID students can become more skilled and responsible advocates. COMM-170. C-ID COMM-120. COMM 120: Principles of Human Communication COMM 215: Intercultural Communication Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Advisory: ENGL 100 or ENGL 100H. Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course introduces human communication concepts and theories. It focuses on the role and significance of This course analyzes the cultural factors and variables that communication in and across different contexts, and it covers influence human-communication choices and actions. It the basic structures and processes of communication. Topics focuses on perception, language, reasoning, nonverbal include message production, message reception, and varying messages, values, beliefs, attitudes, and rules. Students learn to influences on human communication, such as interpersonal, identify the cultural principles and variables of communication intercultural, and mediated contexts. C-ID COMM-180. so as to act effectively and responsibly when interacting with diverse persons in various contexts. C-ID COMM-150. 178 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses COMM 220: Introduction to Mass Communication COMM 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience Units: 3 Units: 1-4 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Advisory: ACE 150, ENGL 50, ESL 150, or eligibility determined by Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per the English placement process. unit. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll Lecture 3 hours. in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring internship studies concurrently. Acceptable for Credit: CSU This course covers the history, role, and impact of mass media Course Typically Offered: To be arranged in the United States. It demonstrates various media operations in the U.S. and their societal and cultural effects. The course Occupational Cooperative Work Experience Education is enables students to be informed, critical consumers of mass intended for students employed in a job directly related to media, and to understand how the media influence attitudes, their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply values, beliefs, and perceptions. C-ID JOUR-100. the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. COMM 292: Internship Studies Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, Units: 0.5-3 and examination of the world of work as it relates to the Prerequisites: None student's career plans. Students may not earn more than Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience unit. (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center community college attendance. approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. Computer Science Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: To be arranged Computer science is the study of computers and their applications. This discipline includes a variety of specialties, This course provides students the opportunity to apply the such as software engineering, human-computer interaction, theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship systems programming, artificial intelligence, robotics, position in a professional setting under the instruction of a networking, and graphics. In preparation for transfer into faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students more advanced fundamental and specialized areas, students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals learn basic programming, data structures, and computer employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, architecture. Computer science majors will also need two employability skills development, and examination of the world or three semesters of calculus and discrete mathematics, of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students depending on their choice of transfer institution. Career options must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new in computer science include software engineer, computer site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than engineer, systems analyst, database administrator, and 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience software project manager. (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. (See also: Computer Studies & Information Technology) COMM 296: Topics in Communication Academic and Career Pathway: Math and Sciences. Units: 1-3 Prerequisites: None Contact Information Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 1 hour. Chair: Michael Paulding Department: Computer Lecture 2 hours. Dean: Al Taccone Science Lecture 3 hours. https://www.miracosta.edu/ Office: Building OC4800, Course Typically Offered: To be arranged academics/degree-and- 760.795.6811 certificate-programs/math- This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in and-sciences/computer- Communications that are not included in regular course science/index.html offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number designation in the class Full-Time Faculty schedule. Nery Chapeton-Lamas Michael Paulding Catherine Walker 179MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Associate Degrees Required courses: 3 CS 112 Associate in Arts Degree Introduction to Computer Science II: Software Development CS 113 Java Students may earn the above-named associate degree by CS 220 Basic Data Structures and 3 completing a certificate of achievement and the general Algorithms education courses required for MiraCosta's Associate in Arts CS 226 degree (see Associate Degrees (p. 67)). Students should meet MATH 150 Computer Architecture and 3 with a MiraCosta counselor to identify required courses and to Assembly Language develop a written educational plan for the specific degree or or MATH 150H certificate they wish to earn. MATH 155 Discrete Structures 4 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I * 5 Program Student Learning Outcome Statement or MATH 155H Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (Honors) Upon completion of this program, the student will be PHYS 151 able to analyze, design, and generate mature software or PHYS 151H Calculus and Analytic Geometry II * 4 solutions to complex and abstract programming problems utilizing efficient and appropriate algorithms while working BIO 204 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 alone or cooperatively in a team. Students will also be to competently explain and present the code and the results or BIO 204H (Honors) both verbally and in writing. Principles of Physics I * or CHEM 150 Associate in Arts Degree or CHEM 150H Principles of Physics I (Honors) Computer Science for Transfer or PHYS 152 Foundations of Biology: 4 Students completing this associate degree will have completed or PHYS 152H Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, lower-division major preparation requirements for a computer Total Units and Molecular Biology * science degree, an emphasis or option within a computer science degree, or a degree considered similar to computer Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell science at a participating California State University (CSU) Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology campus. Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, (Honors) students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses General Chemistry I: For Science Majors may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students General Chemistry I: For Science Majors transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or (Honors) to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further Principles of Physics II information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a computer science major and to determine which CSU Principles of Physics II (Honors) campuses are participating in this program. 30 To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following requirements: * Course satisfies a general education requirement on the CSU- GE or IGETC general education (GE) pattern. To ensure this Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or \"P\" should select courses that will also satisfy a GE requirement. or better. Note: All of the BIO, CHEM, MATH, and PHYS courses listed are Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B (p. 76)) or IGETC (Plan C also GE courses. (p. 82))* general education pattern. Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0. NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their College. transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer. *Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, but they must complete a course from Area 1C: Oral Certificate Communication to meet CSU admission requirements. Certificate of Achievement Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Software Development Upon successful completion of this program, students This certificate provides a strong foundation for knowledge will be able to develop communication, critical thinking, of basic object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques algorithmic analysis, programming, and problem solving and data structures used in computer science. Students gain skills that will effectively prepare them for advanced study in experience in several OOP programming languages and in computer science at the university level. analyzing and assessing problems and formulating appropriate solutions. Completing this certificate will help students advance in their careers as computer programming professionals and solidify the foundation of their computer science skills. 180 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Program Student Learning Outcome Statement MAT 150 Animation and Interactivity MAT 190 Upon completion of this program, the student will be Programming for Animation, able to analyze, design, and develop mature software Total Units Interactivity, and Games solutions to complex and abstract programming problems utilizing efficient and appropriate algorithms while working 9 alone or cooperatively in a team. Students will also be to competently explain and present the code and the results Certificate of Proficiency both verbally and in writing. Mobile Application Development Required courses: 3 The Mobile Application Development certificate offers students CS 111 3 familiar with programming languages or just starting out the Introduction to Computer Science I: 3 opportunity to specialize in mobile app development for Java 3 smartphones and tablets with an open-source platform. 3 Students employ active learning with Integrated Development CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science II: 3 Environments (IDEs), frameworks, APIs, designing and Java 6 handling user input, designing layouts, application events, managing navigation, and core device features, such as GPS, CS 113 Basic Data Structures and 24 accelerometers, and touch gestures. Algorithms CS 150 C++ Programming Program Student Learning Outcome Statement CS 210 Software Engineering Upon successful completion of this program, students will CS 220 Computer Architecture and be able to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental Assembly Language techniques of mobile application development. Select at least 6 elective units from the following: CS 130 Fundamentals of Scripting Required courses: Languages CS 111 Introduction to Computer Science I: 3 CS 134 Mobile Application Development CS 112 Java 3 3 CS 138 Programming with Python CS 134 Introduction to Computer Science II: 3 CS 151 Advanced C++ Programming Java CS 155 C# and the .NET Framework 12 Mobile Application Development CS 226 Discrete Structures Select one course from the following: or MATH 226 Discrete Mathematics MAT 145 UI/UX Design or MATH 226H Discrete Mathematics (Honors) MAT 150 Animation and Interactivity MAT 190 BUS 133 Project Management Programming for Animation, Interactivity, and Games Total Units Certificate of Proficiency Total Units Game Developer Courses This certificate provides the focused skill set necessary for video game development. Students gain experience CS 101: Introduction to Computer Science Principles in writing efficient code and designing the user experience Units: 3 while developing strong problem-solving skills. Curriculum Prerequisites: None emphasizes the data structures, algorithms, and software Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC architecture techniques used to create games. Completing Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. this certificate will help students advance their careers as Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer game developers and solidify the foundation of their computer science skills. This course introduces beginning or exploring students to core principles, theories, and topics in computer science while Program Student Learning Outcome Statement emphasizing their relevance in society. Topics include general computational problem-solving techniques, design of digital Upon completion of this program, students will be able to devices, how computers work, and how to design, implement, demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental techniques of test, and document programs in both an interactive and a video game design and development. high-level programming language (Python). This course is highly recommended for students prior to taking a beginning Required courses: programming class (CS 111, CS 150, CS 130, CS 138, or CS 155), non-computer science majors, or those interested in exploring CS 111 Introduction to Computer Science I: 3 computer science. Java 3 or CS 150 C++ Programming 3 CS 155 C# and the .NET Framework Select one course from the following: MAT 145 UI/UX Design 181MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CS 111: Introduction to Computer Science I: Java CS 134: Mobile Application Development Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: CS 112. Advisory: MATH 64 or and CS 101 MATH 64S Acceptable for Credit: CSU Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Spring Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course covers how to develop applications for This course introduces object-oriented programming and smartphones and tablets with the Android open-source concepts designed primarily for students majoring in computer platform. Topics include the Model-View-Controller architecture, science and engineering who have some programming designing and handling user input, defining activity layouts, fundamentals. The course uses topics of personal and social application events, displaying images, managing navigation, relevance to investigate the impacts of computing through and core device features, such as GPS, the Google Maps API, exploring language basics, including control structures, accelerometers, and touch gestures. Students leverage and data types, input/output, operators, classes, methods and expand their Java programming knowledge to build mobile parameters, basic inheritance, and documentation practices applications from start to finish. as well as testing and verification techniques. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: No credit for CS 111 if taken after CS 112. C-ID CS 138: Programming with Python ITIS-130. Units: 3 Prerequisites: None CS 112: Introduction to Computer Science II: Java Advisory: CS 101. Units: 3 Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Prerequisites: CS 111. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course introduces the Python programming language and its features. Python, a dynamic, object-oriented, extensible This course uses topics of personal and social relevance language, is perfect for the beginner and also meets industry to investigate the impacts of computing through exploring needs. Python is well-suited for applications ranging from simple advanced object-oriented programming concepts such as data manipulation to large, complex applications. abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation. Topics include recursion, generics, event-driven programming, CS 150: C++ Programming graphical user interfaces, file input and output, and exception Units: 3 handling. Prerequisites: None Advisory: MATH 64 or and CS 101 MATH 64S CS 113: Basic Data Structures and Algorithms Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Units: 3 Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: CS 112. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Using an object-oriented approach to design and Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer programming in the C++ language, this course covers data input/output, data types, control structures, operators, The course uses topics of personal and social relevance functions, and the operating environment. Upon successful to investigate the impact of computing through efficient completion of the course, students are able to construct algorithms and properly designed data structures. Students moderately complex programs in C++. C-ID COMP-122. explore the software development process by developing effective solutions using industry-standard tools. Topics include CS 151: Advanced C++ Programming searching, sorting, hashing, algorithm analysis, object-oriented Units: 3 design, collections, lists, stacks, queues, trees, sets, dictionaries, Prerequisites: CS 150. and graphs. C-ID COMP-132. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. CS 130: Fundamentals of Scripting Languages Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Units: 3 Prerequisites: None In this advanced programming course, students design and Advisory: CS 101. implement increasingly complex C++ programs that build Acceptable for Credit: CSU upon skills acquired in C++ Programming (CS 150). Students Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. also develop appropriate and efficient methods to test their Course Typically Offered: Spring programs. Topics include polymorphism, inheritance, class libraries, the standard template library, pointers, advanced file This course introduces students to scripting language(s) input/output operations, recursion, virtual functions, exception and webpage programming. Students develop, debug, handling, dynamic memory management, bitwise operators, implement, and integrate client-side scripts using automated and data structures, such as linked lists, stacks, queues, and tasking. Comparisons may be made among common scripting binary trees. languages, such as JavaScript, PHP, Perl, and CGI. 182 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CS 155: C# and the .NET Framework CS 292: Internship Studies Units: 3 Units: 0.5-3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Advisory: CS 101. Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per Acceptable for Credit: CSU unit. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center Course Typically Offered: Fall approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. This course provides an introduction to the C# (\"C Sharp\") Acceptable for Credit: CSU programming language and the .NET framework. The C# Course Typically Offered: To be arranged language encompasses functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented programming disciplines. The .NET This course provides students the opportunity to apply the framework provides the foundation of language interoperability theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship for the Microsoft Windows operating system. C# is designed for position in a professional setting under the instruction of a modern software development and provides the tools to build faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students applications quickly. to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, CS 210: Software Engineering employability skills development, and examination of the world Units: 3 of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students Prerequisites: CS 112. must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. This course introduces students to team-based software development and engineering methods, including CS 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience specification, design, implementation, testing, and process. Units: 1-4 It emphasizes team development, agile methods, software Prerequisites: None design, and use of software engineering tools, such as Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per integrated development environments, version control, unit. automated test framework, build automation, and software Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll containers. As a culminating project, each team produces in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or three deliverables: a Software Requirements Specification internship studies concurrently. document, a Software Design Specification document, and an Acceptable for Credit: CSU executable application satisfying stakeholder requirements. Course Typically Offered: To be arranged CS 220: Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are Units: 3 employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such Prerequisites: CS 112. students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may This course introduces the fundamental physical and structural not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative concepts of assembly language programming. Topics include work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship machine architecture, memory addressing, input/output, studies during community college attendance. interrupts, control structures, compiling, and linking. C-ID COMP-142. Computer Studies & Information Technology CS 226: Discrete Structures Units: 4 The Computer Studies & Information Technology (CSIT) Prerequisites: CS 150 and MATH 126 or eligibility determined by Department serves students with computer-related courses in the math placement process. basic skills, transfer, and career education. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Composed of curriculum focused in the areas of computing Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. fundamentals, computer applications, information technology, Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and networking, CSIT provides students with theoretical and hands-on experience in using the power of computing to Designed for students majoring in computer science, this critically evaluate and solve business, network, and security course introduces discrete mathematics, including logic, problems. In addition, the department offers several general methods of proof, number theory, sets, counting, relations, recursion, recurrence relations, Boolean algebra, graphs, trees, and networks. Topics are illustrated with applications to computer science, including design and analysis of algorithms, undecidability, program correctness, and digital logic design. C-ID COMP-152. 183MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses education courses covering social and ethical issues related to prepare individuals for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) technology. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU), and Certified Associate in Project Management Career options available through certificate attainment, (CAPM) professional certification exams as well as the Business transfer, or bachelor's degree achievement include business Information Worker (BIW) Pathway I, II, and Specialist Levels. office worker, business productivity software professional, Internet and e-commerce specialist, information technology Program Student Learning Outcome Statement analyst, management information systems analyst, computer desktop support and tech support technician, systems Upon completion of this program, the student will be able administrator, and cybersecurity professional. Certain to demonstrate business information related skills and courses provide preparatory training for various professional techniques required of a business information worker. industry certifications, including Business Information Worker (BIW) Pathway I, II, and Specialist Levels, Microsoft Office Required courses: Specialist (Expert Levels for Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), IC3, Microsoft Desktop Support Technician, Windows, CompTIA CSIT 101 Introduction to Computers 3 A+, Network+, Security+, Cyber Security Analyst+ (CySA+), PenTest+/EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Linux or CSIT 110 Computer Applications Professional/Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA). or CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems CSIT 125 Microsoft Word for Business 3 Academic and Career Pathway: Business and Technology CSIT 128 Microsoft Excel for Business 3 Contact Information CSIT 149 Microsoft Windows 3 BUS 136 Human Relations in Business 3 Chair: Steve Isachsen Department: Computer Studies or BUS 290 Business Communication Dean: Al Taccone and Information Technology or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) https://www.miracosta.edu/ Office: Building OC4800, CSIT 195 IT Career Exploration and Portfolio 1 Development academics/degree-and- 760.795.6811 certificate-programs/business- or CSIT 286 Professional Certification Preparation and-technology/computer- or CSIT 292 Internship Studies studies-and-information- or CSIT 299 Occupational Cooperative Work Experience technology/index.html Full-Time Faculty Select at least 3 elective units from the following courses: 3 Steve Isachsen CSIT 131 Microsoft Access for Business Rick White CSIT 134 Microsoft PowerPoint for Business Associate Degrees ACCT 148 Computer Accounting Associate in Science Degrees BUS 133 Project Management Business and Information Worker (BIW) Business Productivity Software Applications Total Units 19 Cybersecurity Information Technology Certificate of Achievement Internet and E-Commerce Business Productivity Software Applications Management Information Systems (MIS) Systems Administration Individuals completing this certificate are prepared for the Tech Support professional-level use of computers and business productivity software applications. Learning to use, integrate, and Students may earn one of the above-named associate degrees collaborate effectively with these powerful tools is essential by completing its respective certificate of achievement for job preparation or advancing in current jobs in today's requirements and the general education courses required technology-rich workplaces. Specific areas of emphasis include for MiraCosta College's Associate in Science degree (see word processing, spreadsheets, database management, Associate Degrees (p. 67)). Students should meet with a electronic presentations, digital imaging, Microsoft Windows, MiraCosta counselor to identify required courses and to and Internet cloud-based applications. Depending on develop a written educational plan for the specific degree or which electives are chosen, certificate completion may help certificate they wish to earn. individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Certified Associate in Project Certificates Management (CAPM), and Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign professional certification Certificate of Achievement exams. Business Information Worker (BIW) Program Student Learning Outcome Statement This certificate prepares individuals with business information related skills and techniques for entry-level jobs. Depending Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to on which elective is chosen, certificate completion may help successfully use, integrate, and collaborate with a range of 184 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses business productivity software applications to solve business or ADM 100H Introduction to the Administration of problems. Justice (Honors) or CSIT 120 Required courses: Fundamentals of Computer Information CSIT 180 Systems CSIT 125 Microsoft Word for Business 3 3 CSIT 181 Fundamentals of Computer 4 CSIT 128 Microsoft Excel for Business 3 Hardware and Software CSIT 131 Microsoft Access for Business 3 or CSIT 191 3 CSIT 182 Fundamentals of Computer 3 3 CSIT 183 Networking CSIT 134 Microsoft PowerPoint for Business 1 CSIT 184 CSIT 137 Google Apps for Business CSIT 186 Fundamentals of Cisco Networking 9 CSIT 188 CSIT 149 Microsoft Windows CSIT 195 Fundamentals of Computer Security 3 CSIT 195 28 IT Career Exploration and Portfolio or CSIT 286 Windows Server 3 or CSIT 286 Development or CSIT 292 or CSIT 299 Linux Server 3 Professional Certification Preparation Total Units Cybersecurity: Analyst 3 or CSIT 292 Internship Studies Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacker 3 or CSIT 299 Occupational Cooperative Work IT Career Exploration and Portfolio 1 Experience Development Select at least 9 elective units from the following courses: Professional Certification Preparation CSIT 101 Introduction to Computers Internship Studies CSIT 110 Computer Applications Occupational Cooperative Work CSIT 155 Social Media for Business Experience BUS 120 Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (Honors) 26 or BUS 120H Certificate of Achievement BUS 133 Project Management Information Technology BUS 290 Business Communication Individuals completing this certificate gain a broad foundation or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) in information technology (IT) theory and skills. Mastery MAT 110 Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop of IT fundamentals across each of the Computer Studies Department's major areas of focus, such as business MAT 125 Web Design 1: Fundamentals productivity software applications, data analytics, hardware, MAT 170 Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator and networking, is emphasized. Completing additional coursework (consult a counselor) may result in a transfer MAT 180 Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign pathway to a four-year degree in computer information technology or a variety of related majors. Depending on which Total Units courses are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Certificate of Achievement Access, PowerPoint, CompTIA A+, and Network+ professional Cybersecurity certification exams. This certificate is designed to meet the demand for Program Student Learning Outcome Statement cybersecurity professionals. Certificate completion results in mastery of fundamentals of computer hardware and software, Upon completion of this program, the student will be able networks, and security, ethical hacking, cyber analytics, and to successfully articulate and demonstrate a wide range of legal issues surrounding cybersecurity. Career and employment fundamental information technology theory and skills. opportunities in cybersecurity include cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, forensics, cyber related law enforcement, and Required courses: cyber technical support specialist roles. Certificate completion CS 101 may help prepare individuals for Windows, CompTIA A+, Introduction to Computer Science 3 Network+, Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), PenTest CSIT 101 Principles 3 +/EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Linux or CSIT 110 Introduction to Computers Professional/Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Computer Applications 3 professional certification exams, and other cyber-related CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer 3 certifications. Information Systems 3 CSIT 123 Introduction to Data Analytics Program Student Learning Outcome Statement CSIT 125 Microsoft Word for Business Microsoft Excel for Business Upon completion of this program, the student will be able or CSIT 128 Microsoft Access for Business to demonstrate cybersecurity related skills and techniques or CSIT 131 Microsoft PowerPoint for Business required of a cybersecurity worker. or CSIT 134 Google Apps for Business or CSIT 137 Microsoft Windows Required courses: 3 or CSIT 149 ADM 100 Introduction to the Administration of Justice 185MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence 3 MAT 235 Web Design 3: UX and UI Design and or CSIT 155 Total Units Production Social Media for Business 3 CSIT 160 22-23 Technology, the Individual, and or CSIT 165 Society Certificate of Achievement CSIT 180 Management Information Systems (MIS) Living in an Online World or CSIT 181 Completion of this certificate prepares individuals for careers or CSIT 191 Fundamentals of Computer 3-4 in the management of information systems. Individuals master CSIT 195 Hardware and Software how to plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities to determine and implement the information technology goals or CSIT 286 Fundamentals of Computer Networking of an organization. Completing additional coursework (consult or CSIT 292 Fundamentals of Cisco Networking a counselor) may result in a transfer pathway to a four-year or CSIT 299 degree in management information systems or a variety of IT Career Exploration and Portfolio 1 related majors. Depending on which electives are chosen, Total Units Development certificate completion may help individuals prepare for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ professional certification exams. Professional Certification Preparation Internship Studies Occupational Cooperative Work Experience 25-26 Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Certificate of Achievement Upon completion of this program, the student will be able Internet and E-Commerce to demonstrate management of information systems related skills and techniques required of a management Individuals completing this certificate enhance their ability to information systems worker. explore, start, or advance their careers conducting business on the Internet. The certificate emphasizes mastery of the Required courses: technical aspects of e-commerce as well as setup and design considerations. Individuals are advised to complete CSIT 146 ACCT 201 Financial Accounting 4 prior to selecting electives. Depending on which electives or ACCT 201H Financial Accounting (Honors) are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals prepare for the CompTIA A+ and Certified Associate in Project ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting 4 Management (CAPM) professional certification exams. or ACCT 202H Managerial Accounting (Honors) BUS 140 Legal Environment of Business 3 or BUS 140H Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Legal Environment of Business (Honors) Upon completion of this program, the student will be able BUS 290 Business Communication 3 to successfully perform the tasks associated with analysis, or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) creation, evaluation, and maintenance of conducting business and e-commerce on the Internet. CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer 3 Information Systems Required courses: CSIT 123 Introduction to Data Analytics 3 ECON 101 Principles of Economics: MACRO 3 CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer 3 ECON 102 Principles of Economics: MICRO 3 Information Systems 3 CSIT 195 IT Career Exploration and Portfolio 1 3 Development CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence 3 or CSIT 286 Professional Certification Preparation 3 or CSIT 292 Internship Studies CSIT 155 Social Media for Business 1 MAT 125 Web Design 1: Fundamentals 6-7 MAT 165 Web Design 2: Tools and Techniques or CSIT 299 Occupational Cooperative Work Experience CSIT 195 IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development Select courses from below for a minimum of 3 units: 3-4 or CSIT 286 Professional Certification Preparation CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science Principles or CSIT 292 Internship Studies or CSIT 299 Occupational Cooperative Work CSIT 160 Technology, the Individual, and Experience Society Select two courses below: CSIT 165 Living in an Online World CSIT 180 CSIT 123 Introduction to Data Analytics Fundamentals of Computer CSIT 181 Hardware and Software CSIT 180 Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software CSIT 191 Fundamentals of Computer Networking BUS 130 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Fundamentals of Cisco Networking BUS 132 Marketing Total Units 30-31 BUS 133 Project Management MAT 225 Web Design: PHP and WordPress 186 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Certificate of Achievement CSIT 149 Microsoft Windows 3 Systems Administration CSIT 180 4 Fundamentals of Computer 3 This certificate prepares individuals for careers and employment Hardware and Software 3 in computer networking, network administration, enterprise 1 networking, and Internet or intranet administration. Individuals CSIT 181 Fundamentals of Computer will be prepared for successful employment in networking Networking 3 related occupations such as network technician, systems 3 administrator, field support technician, customer technical or CSIT 191 Fundamentals of Cisco Networking support representative, and technical support specialist roles. 23 Certificate completion may help prepare individuals for the CSIT 182 Fundamentals of Computer Security CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, Windows, and Linux professional certification exams. CSIT 195 IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development Program Student Learning Outcome Statement or CSIT 286 Professional Certification Preparation or CSIT 292 or CSIT 299 Internship Studies Occupational Cooperative Work Experience Upon completion of this program, the student will be able BUS 136 Human Relations in Business to demonstrate systems administration related skills and techniques required of a systems administrator. or BUS 290 Business Communication or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) Required courses: Select at least 3 elective units from the following courses: CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer 3 CSIT 137 Google Apps for Business CSIT 180 Information Systems 4 CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence 3 CSIT 155 Social Media for Business CSIT 181 Fundamentals of Computer CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science Hardware and Software 3 Principles or CSIT 191 3 CSIT 182 Fundamentals of Computer 3 CS 111 Introduction to Computer Science I: CSIT 183 Networking 1 BUS 290 CSIT 184 Java CSIT 195 Fundamentals of Cisco Networking 20 Business Communication * or CSIT 286 Fundamentals of Computer Security or BUS 290H Business Communication (Honors) or CSIT 292 or CSIT 299 Windows Server Total Units Total Units Linux Server *BUS 290/BUS 290H may be taken as an elective for Tech Support if not taken as part of the requirement. IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development Certificate of Proficiency Business Productivity Software Applications Essentials Professional Certification Preparation This certificate offers individuals the opportunity to master basic Internship Studies business productivity software applications skills and techniques necessary for successful careers and employment in jobs in Occupational Cooperative Work any industry. Coursework offers a foundation for working with Experience applications necessary to perform essential baseline computer job functions proficiently. Depending on which electives are Certificate of Achievement chosen, certificate completion may help individuals prepare for Tech Support the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint professional certification exams. Completing this certificate prepares individuals for employment and careers as computer desktop support specialists in a Program Student Learning Outcome Statement business environment. Individuals master skills in software and applications support, operating systems, local area networks, Upon completion of this program, the student will be able desktop support, and customer service while also being able to successfully demonstrate basic business productivity to answer, or escalate, calls and inquiries from end users. software skills and techniques. Related jobs include help desk technician, customer support representative, computer support specialist, and technical Required courses: support representative. Certificate completion may help prepare individuals for the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support CSIT 110 Computer Applications 3 Technician (MCDST) and CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ 6 professional certification exams. Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Select at least 6 elective units from the following courses: CSIT 101 Introduction to Computers Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to CSIT 125 Microsoft Word for Business demonstrate technical support related skills and techniques required of a tech support worker. CSIT 128 Microsoft Excel for Business CSIT 131 Microsoft Access for Business Required courses: CSIT 134 Microsoft PowerPoint for Business 3 CSIT 110 Computer Applications CSIT 137 Google Apps for Business 187MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CSIT 149 Microsoft Windows essential to successful careers in retail sales of computers, Total Units handheld devices, networking services or cell phones, 9 Help Desk, and User Support. Certificate completion helps prepare individuals for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ Certificate of Proficiency certification exams. Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy Program Student Learning Outcome Statement This certificate offers individuals and job seekers the foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful Upon completion of this program, the student will be able in a wide variety of careers that involve computers and the to demonstrate mastery of skills and abilities necessary for Internet. Core competencies include computing fundamentals, CompTIA entry level professional certifications. working in an Internet or networked environment, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications skills Required courses: 4 and techniques. Certificate completion may help prepare CSIT 180 individuals for the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, with Fundamentals of Computer 3 competencies covered mapping to the IC3 Global Standard 4, CSIT 181 Hardware and Software 5, Fast Track, and Spark professional certification exams. 3 CSIT 182 Fundamentals of Computer 10 Program Student Learning Outcome Statement Total Units Networking Fundamentals of Computer Security Upon completion of this program, the student will be able Certificate of Proficiency to successfully demonstrate core computer competencies. Emerging Technologies Required courses: Introduction to Computers This certificate offers individuals the opportunity to explore CSIT 101 Computer Applications 3 emerging technologies in information technology and is CSIT 110 Living in an Online World 3 meant to enhance current or future employment and career CSIT 165 3 opportunities. The courses emphasize the rapidly changing landscape of computers, information, and technology and Total Units 9 understanding how trends in these areas may impact current and future society, business, and industry. Depending on which Certificate of Proficiency courses are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals Certiport Microsoft Office prepare for CompTIA A+ professional certification exam. Completion of this certificate enhances employability in Program Student Learning Outcome Statement business settings where the use of Microsoft Office business productivity software applications are a vital job function. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able Each course in this certificate offers a comprehensive to successfully demonstrate how emerging technologies in overview (core through expert level skills and techniques), information technology impact current and future business starting with fundamentals and finishing with advanced and industry. features. In addition, certificate completion may help prepare individuals for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Required courses: Access, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Master professional CSIT 123 certification exams. Introduction to Data Analytics 3 or CSIT 137 Google Apps for Business Program Student Learning Outcome Statement CSIT 155 Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to or CSIT 180 Social Media for Business 3-4 successfully demonstrate Microsoft Office software skills and techniques. CSIT 160 Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software or CSIT 165 Required courses: Total Units Technology, the Individual, and 3 CSIT 125 3 Society CSIT 128 3 CSIT 131 Microsoft Word for Business 3 Living in an Online World CSIT 134 Microsoft Excel for Business 3 Microsoft Access for Business 9-10 Total Units Microsoft PowerPoint for Business 12 Certificate of Proficiency CompTIA IT Core Essentials This certificate offers individuals the opportunity to master skills and abilities necessary to meet the demand for CompTIA entry level professional certifications. Certificate completers are prepared in fundamentals of computer hardware and software, networks, and security while obtaining foundational skills necessary to be successful in information communications 188 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Courses CSIT 123: Introduction to Data Analytics Units: 3 CSIT 101: Introduction to Computers Prerequisites: MATH 28, MATH 30, or eligibility determined by the Units: 3 math placement process. Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 110, CSIT 120, or CSIT 128. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course is intended for students wishing to develop or This course introduces students to the field of data analytics strengthen their basic computer skills. Topics include basic and focuses on the application of quantitative reasoning skills computer techniques and literacy in computer concepts, to derive actionable information from various data sources to Windows, working with files and folders, word processing, solve complex business and social problems. Students mine spreadsheets, browsing and searching the web, safe and big data using data inference techniques formulated through ethical computer and Internet practices, email, computer the use of qualitative analysis and statistical applications. The maintenance, security, purchasing a computer, and academic course emphasizes visual analysis tools, such as the use of online course management systems, such as Canvas. graphs, charts, and computerized spreadsheets. Students gain an understanding of the widespread use of data analytics and CSIT 110: Computer Applications how this sophisticated technique that combines mathematical Units: 3 principles and technology affects their everyday lives. Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 101. CSIT 125: Microsoft Word for Business Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Units: 3 Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: None Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Advisory: CSIT 101. Acceptable for Credit: CSU This course provides an in-depth, hands-on introduction to Lecture 3 hours. computer applications and fundamentals. Topics include Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring computer concepts, the operating system, and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and Web Students learn how to use Microsoft Word, the industry- browser applications. The course emphasizes applied computer standard tool for word processing in business environments. applications skills and techniques, computer concepts and This comprehensive course includes fundamentals, such as ethical considerations, and the use of computer applications document design, section breaks, table of contents, graphics, as integrated tools to perform professional-level analyses. UC columns, citations, and tables, as well as more advanced CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CSIT 110 or CSIT 120. features, such as document collaboration, workgroup tools, template customization, mail merge, macros, object linking, CSIT 120: Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems forms, security, and Web enabling. This course helps prepare Units: 3 students for the Microsoft Certification Exam. Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 110. CSIT 128: Microsoft Excel for Business Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Units: 3 Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: None Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Advisory: CSIT 101. Acceptable for Credit: CSU This course covers the concepts of information systems in Lecture 3 hours. business, including the integration of information systems, Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer organizational strategy, systems analysis, data storage, data processing, security, cloud computing, and communications. Students learn how to use Microsoft Excel, the industry The course applies information system concepts by developing standard tool for spreadsheet and chart creation in a solutions to business problems using financial analysis and business environment. This comprehensive course includes database management tools, such as Microsoft Excel and fundamentals, such as workbook and worksheet design, Access. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CSIT 110 or CSIT 120. formulas, functions, and charts, as well as more advanced C-ID ITIS-120 and BUS-140. features, such as pivot tables, what-if analysis, three- dimensional worksheets, goal seek, and collaboration tools. This course helps prepare students for the Microsoft Certification Exam. 189MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CSIT 131: Microsoft Access for Business CSIT 146: E-Commerce and Web Presence Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 101. Advisory: CSIT 101. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Students learn how to use Microsoft Access, the industry This course teaches the principles and technologies involved standard tool for database creation in a business environment. in e-commerce and creating a Web presence for a small This comprehensive course includes fundamentals, such as or medium-sized business (SMB). It addresses the needs of relational database design theory, tables, queries, reports, both online and traditional brick and mortar businesses and and forms, as well as more advanced features, such as provides students with a basic working knowledge of how to sell complex validation rules, action queries, report controls, form products and services on the Web. It covers aspects of business automation, database customization, and data integration and marketing planning, a survey of Web technologies, such as tools. This course helps prepare students for the Microsoft HTML, XHTML, HTML5 and CSS, use of digital media, building an Certification Exam. online store, e-commerce security, electronic payment systems, international and legal issues, Search Engine Optimization CSIT 134: Microsoft PowerPoint for Business (SEO), and current marketing trends. Students create a starter Units: 3 e-business Web site or improve an existing site that can be used Prerequisites: None for their business or to help them get a job in the field. Advisory: CSIT 101. Acceptable for Credit: CSU CSIT 149: Microsoft Windows Lecture 3 hours. Units: 3 Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 101. Students learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint, the industry Acceptable for Credit: CSU standard tool for creating electronic presentations in Lecture 3 hours. business environments. This comprehensive course includes Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring fundamentals, such as electronic presentation design and delivery concepts, slide layout, graphics, diagrams, charts, This course introduces students to the current Microsoft and sound, as well as more advanced features, such as Windows operating system. Students learn how to install the complex animation, transitions, action buttons, video, custom operating system, create and manage user accounts, view backgrounds, and collaboration tools. This course helps system components and properties, install applications, switch prepare students for the Microsoft Certification Exam. between different application windows, manage files and folders, and customize the Windows environment. The course CSIT 137: Google Apps for Business also covers networking, file and folder sharing, computer Units: 3 security, malware, and safe Internet use. Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 101. CSIT 155: Social Media for Business Acceptable for Credit: CSU Units: 3 Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: None Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Advisory: CSIT 101. Acceptable for Credit: CSU In this course, students learn how to use Google Apps, a Lecture 3 hours. collection of free Web-based productivity tools, in a business Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring environment. Topics include Google Search, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google This course explores social media use from a business Sites, and emerging trends in Google Apps. Students use perspective. Students learn how to develop a social media the Internet to access their files and tools to manipulate and strategy to promote business, build stronger customer relations, collaborate with the instructor and classmates. target a broad base or niche audience, and develop effective marketing and advertising techniques that enhance Web presence and coordinate a common message across multiple channels. Students explore historical development as well as emerging trends in Web applications and services that facilitate creativity, collaboration, and information sharing among users and business. 190 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CSIT 160: Technology, the Individual, and Society CSIT 181: Fundamentals of Computer Networking Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Advisory: ACE 150, ENGL 50, ESL 150, or eligibility determined by Advisory: CSIT 180. the English placement process. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course presents an overview and introduction to computer This course critically examines the interrelationships among networking components, network design, operations, technology, the individual, and society. Students investigate management, protocols, and network operating systems. the historical, political, and economic factors that influence Students learn the layered functions of the Transmission the growth and development of technology and assess Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) stack and how how individuals and society respond to the challenges and they relate to Internet architecture. Topics include TCP/IP consequences of the technology revolution. Appropriate addressing, subnetting, host and domain name resolution, for both technical and non-technical majors, the course routing considerations, and practical management of TCP/IP explores principles, methodologies, and value systems from a protocols and services. These concepts are applied in hands- technology and social science interdisciplinary perspective. UC on labs leveraging network servers, firewalls, clients, the Internet, CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CSIT 160 or CSIT 165. virtualization, and networked applications. This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. CSIT 165: Living in an Online World C-ID ITIS-150. Units: 3 Prerequisites: None CSIT 182: Fundamentals of Computer Security Advisory: ACE 150, ENGL 50, ESL 150, or eligibility determined by Units: 3 the English placement process. Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Advisory: CSIT 181. Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course considers human behavior in relation to the challenges and opportunities presented by an increasingly This course presents an overview and introduction to essential online society. It places special emphasis on critically principles for network security and risk management. Students evaluating and managing one's online presence within this learn the core foundations of network security: confidentiality, environment in a healthy way throughout various life stages. integrity, and availability. Topics include threats, operating Appropriate for both technical and non-technical majors, system hardening, security in context of applications, this course explores the psychological, sociological, and network, network perimeter, and physical spaces, access physiological consequences for individuals and societies that control methods, encryption, monitoring and auditing, and result from the global use of the Internet in everyday life. UC redundancy/disaster recovery. These concepts are applied in CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for CSIT 160 or CSIT 165. hands-on labs leveraging network servers, firewalls, clients, the Internet, virtualization, and networked applications. This course CSIT 180: Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ certification Units: 4 exam. C-ID ITIS-160. Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 110. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring This course provides students with fundamental knowledge covering PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware, network connectivity issues, installing and configuring operating systems, including Windows and Linux, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android operating system configurations, security, fundamentals of cloud computing, and operational procedures. This course helps prepare students for CompTIA A+ certification examinations. C-ID ITIS-110. 191MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CSIT 183: Windows Server CSIT 186: Cybersecurity: Analyst Units: 3 Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 180. Advisory: CSIT 182 Acceptable for Credit: CSU Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall Course Typically Offered: Fall This course provides students with an understanding of This course applies the principles and technologies to prevent, Microsoft Windows Server. It focuses on administrative tasks detect, combat, and recover from cybersecurity threats including routine and troubleshooting scenarios, such as data including behavior analytics to improve and harden the overall and system recovery, operating-system selection, installation, state and posture of an IT Security environment. Building upon and configuration, active directory design and implementation, their knowledge of networks and cybersecurity, students are user management, group policy and organizational units, exposed to threat management, vulnerability management, virtualization, remote access, network services, especially cyber incident response, and security architectures. The tools domain name system (DNS), and system security, monitoring, and techniques used in this course are approached from a and optimization. Students develop skills and apply their vendor-neutral perspective, as these are open source tools knowledge through hands-on projects and case-study commonly found on the Internet used by attackers. This course assignments. This course helps prepare students for network helps prepare students for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ server certification exams, such as CompTIA Server+ and (CySA+) certification exam. Microsoft Windows Installing and Configuring Windows Server and Administering Windows Server. C-ID ITIS-155. CSIT 188: Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacker Units: 3 CSIT 184: Linux Server Prerequisites: None Units: 3 Advisory: CSIT 182 Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU Advisory: CSIT 180. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: Spring Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Spring This course teaches the principles and technologies involved with looking for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems This course provides students with an understanding of from a network security perspective including the five phases Linux operating systems with an emphasis on Linux Server of penetration testing. Students are exposed to the same operating systems. It focuses on the installation, configuration, knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker and learn how to management, and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems. assess the security posture of target systems in a lawful and Topics covered include administration of Linux systems, legitimate manner building upon their knowledge of networks application servers, such as web, mail, ftp, and file/print servers, and security. The tools and techniques used in this course are basic scripting, interworking services, such as TCP/IP and approached from a vendor-neutral perspective many times secure shell, as well as file sharing in hybrid environments using open source tools commonly found on the Internet. using SAMBA with Windows, system performance and tuning, This course helps prepare students for the CompTIA PenTest+ system security, package installation and removal, logging, certification exam and other cybersecurity related exams. C-ID scheduling, and Linux tools. This course helps prepare students ITIS-164. for network server administration certification exams, such as CompTIA Server+ and Linux+ and Linux Professional Institute CSIT 191: Fundamentals of Cisco Networking Certification Level 1 (LPIC-1) exams. C-ID ITIS-155. Units: 3 Prerequisites: None Advisory: CSIT 180 Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course provides an overview and introduction to Cisco networking components (routers and switches), network design, operations, management, protocols, and Ciscos Internetwork Operating System (IOS). Students learn how to cable and connect routers and switches and then use IOS to configure and manage the equipment. Topics include TCP/IP addressing, subnetting, packet routing, troubleshooting, and practical management of TCP/IP protocols and services as it pertains to Cisco networking equipment. These concepts are applied in hands on and virtualized labs and Cisco Packet Tracer simulation software. This course helps prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Network+ certification exams. 192 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses CSIT 195: IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development CSIT 292: Internship Studies Units: 1 Units: 0.5-3 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per Lecture 1 hour. unit. Course Typically Offered: Spring Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative This course teaches students how to create a portfolio to work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. professionally display their best work and to increase job Acceptable for Credit: CSU opportunities. Topics include defining an audience, organizing Course Typically Offered: To be arranged and adapting a body of work, and formatting and creating a finished portfolio designed to reflect the student's vision This course provides students the opportunity to apply the and highlight the quality of his or her accomplishments. The theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship course also explores effective career studies and services. position in a professional setting under the instruction of a Note: Students should complete most courses within their faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students chosen Computer Studies certificate program before enrolling to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in CSIT 195. employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world CSIT 286: Professional Certification Preparation of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students Units: 1 must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new Prerequisites: None site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than Acceptable for Credit: CSU 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience Lecture 1 hour. (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring community college attendance. Attaining a professional certification can help employers further CSIT 296: Topics in Computer Studies and Information validate a student's MiraCosta degree, certificate, or course Technology work. This course provides an overview of industry-based third- Units: 1-3 party professional certifications, credentials, and licenses Prerequisites: None specific to a student's discipline of study. Topics include goal Acceptable for Credit: CSU setting, a survey of professional certifications relevant to the Lecture 1 hour. discipline, industry trends and certification value assessment, Lecture 2 hours. exam preparation and exam strategies, practice exams, Lecture 3 hours. resolving any skill deficiencies, and life-long learning. Under the Course Typically Offered: To be arranged instruction of a faculty-mentor, students reflect on their prior course work and career aspirations to produce and execute a This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in plan that outlines the necessary steps to attain the professional Computer Studies and Information Technology that are not certification of their choice. Although students are encouraged included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is to do so, signing up for and/or passing a certification exam is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number not required to pass the course. designation in the class schedule. CSIT 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience Units: 1-4 Prerequisites: None Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit. Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: To be arranged Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. 193MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Counseling COUN 101: Orientation to College Units: 1 The Counseling Department offers courses that help students Prerequisites: None develop the skills they need to succeed in college and make Acceptable for Credit: CSU effective career and life choices. The department also offers Lecture 1 hour. Special Topics courses related to various areas of academic, Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer career, and personal development. This course prepares new and returning students to develop Contact Information the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary for academic and personal success during a student's first Chairs: Adrean Askerneese, Department: Counseling semester in college. Topics include college expectations, the Don Love Office: Building OC3700, function of higher education, study skills, campus resources Dean: Wendy Stewart 760.795.6670 and policies, and personal development skills. www.miracosta.edu/COUN COUN 105: Transfer Success Full-Time Faculty Units: 1 Prerequisites: None Adrean Askerneese Luke Lara Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Yesenia Balcazar Sinar Lomeli Lecture 1 hour. Veronica Bloss Don Love Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Larry Burns Rebecca Morgan Laney Collins Donny Munshower This course promotes academic success by providing students Arti Dua Candelaria Owens with information that will clarify the transfer process, identify Karina Duarte Kris Peck support services on campus, and assist them in developing Michelle Farnam Oswaldo Ramirez a comprehensive transfer plan. Topics include a review of Lise Flocken Jed Schlueter higher education options, the process for determining a Hilda Gomez-Zinn Ariana Solis major, applications and admissions timelines, and criteria for Jorge Guerrero Krystle Taylor establishing educational goals. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit Laura Hayek Cynthia Vasquez Gonzales for COUN 100, COUN 105, or INTR 100. Jeff Higginbotham Kristi Wish Wendy Horton Afifa Zaman COUN 292: Internship Studies Ticey Hosley Magdalena Zepeda Units: 0.5-3 Prerequisites: None Courses Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit. COUN 100: College and Career Success Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center Units: 3 approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative Prerequisites: None work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: To be arranged Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course provides students the opportunity to apply the This course teaches success strategies to enhance academic theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship and lifelong learning while integrating career and academic position in a professional setting under the instruction of a planning. The course evaluates theories and strategies faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students of college success, including time management, study to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals skills, health and wellness, diversity and global awareness, employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, communication, and critical thinking. Students analyze career- employability skills development, and examination of the world related assessments, research careers and majors, and of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students develop an academic plan. Recommended for first-time and must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new returning students or those undecided on a major or goal. UC site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for COUN 100, COUN 105, or INTR 100. 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. 194 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses COUN 296: Topics in Counseling requirements. Most dance departments require auditions, Units: 1-3 so students are advised to complete advanced-level dance Prerequisites: None technique courses. Students should meet with Dance faculty Acceptable for Credit: CSU and a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses Lecture 1 hour. and to develop a written plan for their targeted university. Lecture 2 hours. Lecture 3 hours. To earn this associate degree, students must fulfill the Course Typically Offered: To be arranged following requirements: This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units of Counseling that are not included in regular course offerings. credit (including major and general education courses). Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or “P” title and 296 number designation in the class schedule. or better. Complete a general education pattern of courses Dance (see Associate Degrees (p. 67)). Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0. The mission of the MiraCosta Dance Department is to create Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta artistic and academic excellence by engaging students in a College. diversity of dance techniques, choreography, performance, and scholarly practices. The department fosters student Program Student Learning Outcome Statement engagement through creative and critical thinking and values artistic exploration that enriches the individual, classroom, and Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to community. examine, interpret and create dance sequences using Students take dance courses for the Dance major, to fulfill compositional principles of time, space and energy. general education requirements, and for personal and demonstrate literacy in dance history, appreciation, and in professional enrichment. The department offers performance world cultures. opportunities to both majors and non-majors. Examples of practice and interpret dance technique and alignment. career options include professional performer, choreographer, dance studio owner, arts administrator, college/university Required courses: dance instructor, dance physical therapist, dance researcher, dance ethnologist/historian, dance critic, dance scientist, DNCE 100 Dance Appreciation 3 athletic trainer, sales/marketing representative, special events coordinator, and arts lawyer. Note: Some of the careers listed or DNCE 100H Dance Appreciation (Honors) 1.5 require further education. 1.5 or DNCE 101 Dance History 1.5 or DNCE 101H Dance History (Honors) 3 2 or DNCE 104 Dance on Film 8.5 or DNCE 105 Dance Cultures of the World or DNCE 105H Dance Cultures of the World (Honors) Academic and Career Pathway: Creative and Applied Arts DNCE 154 Ballet II Contact Information DNCE 168 Jazz Dance II Chair: Trisha Hanada-Rogers Department: Dance DNCE 178 Modern Dance II Dean: Jonathan Fohrman Office: Building OC2700, https://www.miracosta.edu/ 760.795.6844 DNCE 185 Choreography academics/degree-and- certificate-programs/creative- DNCE 278 Dance as a Profession and-applied-arts/dance/ index.html Required Dance Technique Electives * Select 8.5 units from the following courses: DNCE 121 Hip Hop I DNCE 122 Hip Hop II Full-Time Faculty DNCE 130 Middle Eastern Dance I Trisha Hanada-Rogers DNCE 131 Middle Eastern Dance II Dave Massey DNCE 132 Afro-Cuban Dance I DNCE 133 Afro-Cuban Dance II Associate Degree DNCE 134 Pacific Island Dance I Associate in Arts Degree DNCE 135 Pacific Island Dance II Dance DNCE 140 Ballroom Dance Technique I The Dance program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan to transfer to pursue a bachelor's degree in DNCE 143 Ballroom Dance Technique II dance. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements DNCE 146 Latin Dance Technique I or electives required by the transfer institution, as many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major DNCE 147 Latin Dance Technique II DNCE 150 Pilates Mat & Reformer I DNCE 152 Ballet I DNCE 154 Ballet II 195MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses DNCE 166 Jazz Dance I Certificates DNCE 168 Jazz Dance II DNCE 169 Introduction to World Dance Forms Certificate of Achievement Dance Instructor DNCE 172 Musical Theater Dance I The Dance Instructor certificate prepares students to teach DNCE 174 Musical Theater Dance II dance in private studios, recreational facilities, gyms, or community dance programs. Students study theory and DNCE 176 Modern Dance I technique in movement, choreography and performance courses. They gain a well-rounded foundation in dance DNCE 178 Modern Dance II that encompasses a variety of dance genres and teaching methodologies. Most candidates for this certificate already DNCE 191 Tap Dance I have experience in a specific dance genre and need to gain a broader understanding and experience in the overall field of DNCE 221 Hip Hop III dance education. DNCE 222 Hip Hop IV DNCE 230 Middle Eastern Dance III DNCE 240 Ballroom Dance Technique III DNCE 243 Ballroom Dance Technique IV Program Student Learning Outcome Statement DNCE 246 Latin Dance Technique III DNCE 247 Latin Dance Technique IV Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to DNCE 250 Contemporary Dance Intensive I DNCE 253 Contemporary Dance Intensive II create and teach a sample class, demonstrating correct DNCE 254 Contemporary Dance Intensive III instruction in body alignment, musicality, breathing, and muscular control in a selected dance technique. DNCE 256 Contemporary Dance Intensive IV create dance sequences using compositional principles of time, space, and energy. DNCE 266 Jazz Dance III DNCE 268 Jazz Dance IV Required courses: Required Dance Performance Electives * 3 DNCE 122 Hip Hop II 1 24 Select 3 units from the following courses: or DNCE 143 Ballroom Dance Technique II DNCE 179 Musical Theatre Dance Production or DNCE 147 Latin Dance Technique II DNCE 200 Contemporary Dance Production I DNCE 152 Ballet I 1.5 DNCE 201 Contemporary Dance Production II or DNCE 154 Ballet II DNCE 202 Contemporary Dance Production III DNCE 168 Jazz Dance II 1.5 DNCE 203 Contemporary Dance Production IV DNCE 178 Modern Dance II 1.5 DNCE 204 Classical Dance Production I DNCE 185 Choreography 3 DNCE 205 Classical Dance Production II DNCE 292 Internship Studies 3 9 DNCE 206 Classical Dance Production III Required electives (select 9 units): * DNCE 207 Classical Dance Production IV DNCE 214 Student Choreography Production I DNCE 121 Hip Hop I DNCE 215 Student Choreography Production II DNCE 122 Hip Hop II DNCE 130 Middle Eastern Dance I DNCE 260 Dance Touring Ensemble DNCE 131 Middle Eastern Dance II DNCE 263 Contemporary Dance Workshop DNCE 132 Afro-Cuban Dance I and Performance A DNCE 133 Afro-Cuban Dance II DNCE 264 Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance B DNCE 134 Pacific Island Dance I DNCE 267 Contemporary Dance Workshop DNCE 135 Pacific Island Dance II DNCE 269 and Performance C DNCE 140 Ballroom Dance Technique I Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance D DNCE 143 Ballroom Dance Technique II DNCE 146 Latin Dance Technique I Total Units DNCE 147 Latin Dance Technique II DNCE 150 Pilates Mat & Reformer I * NOTE: Some of the courses listed under the electives have DNCE 154 Ballet II limitations on enrollment because they are related in content. Please see the Courses Related in Content (p. 197) section DNCE 166 Jazz Dance I of Dance in the college catalog for specific information about these limitations. DNCE 168 Jazz Dance II DNCE 169 Introduction to World Dance Forms DNCE 172 Musical Theater Dance I DNCE 174 Musical Theater Dance II DNCE 176 Modern Dance I DNCE 178 Modern Dance II DNCE 191 Tap Dance I 196 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses DNCE 221 Hip Hop III DNCE 146 Latin Dance Technique I DNCE 222 Hip Hop IV DNCE 230 Middle Eastern Dance III DNCE 147 Latin Dance Technique II DNCE 240 Ballroom Dance Technique III DNCE 243 Ballroom Dance Technique IV DNCE 246 Latin Dance Technique III DNCE 246 Latin Dance Technique III DNCE 247 Latin Dance Technique IV DNCE 247 Latin Dance Technique IV DNCE 266 Jazz Dance III DNCE 268 Jazz Dance IV Dance in the Caribbean CRC DNCE 278 Dance as a Profession DNCE 132 Afro-Cuban Dance I Total Units DNCE 133 Afro-Cuban Dance II DNCE 169 Introduction to World Dance Forms Dance in the Middle East CRC DNCE 130 Middle Eastern Dance I 20.5 DNCE 131 Middle Eastern Dance II DNCE 230 Middle Eastern Dance III * NOTE: Some of the courses listed under electives have Dance in Oceania CRC limitations on enrollment because they are related in content. Please see the Courses Related in Content (p. 197) section DNCE 134 Pacific Island Dance I of Dance in the college catalog for specific information about these limitations. DNCE 135 Pacific Island Dance II Hip Hop CRC DNCE 121 Hip Hop I Courses Related in Content (CRC) DNCE 122 Hip Hop II Active participatory dance courses that are related in content DNCE 221 Hip Hop III are grouped together. Students are allowed four enrollments within each CRC group, but each course may be taken only DNCE 222 Hip Hop IV once unless its catalog description indicates it is repeatable. Enrollments include any combination of course completions Jazz Dance CRC (with an evaluative or nonevaluative symbol recorded on the student's transcript), withdrawals, and repetition. DNCE 166 Jazz Dance I DNCE 168 Jazz Dance II DNCE 266 Jazz Dance III DNCE 268 Jazz Dance IV Ballet CRC Modern Dance CRC DNCE 152 Ballet I DNCE 176 Modern Dance I DNCE 154 Ballet II DNCE 178 Modern Dance II Ballroom Dance CRC Musical Theater CRC DNCE 140 Ballroom Dance Technique I DNCE 172 Musical Theater Dance I DNCE 143 Ballroom Dance Technique II DNCE 174 Musical Theater Dance II DNCE 240 Ballroom Dance Technique III Student Choreography Production CRC DNCE 243 Ballroom Dance Technique IV DNCE 214 Student Choreography Production I Classical Dance Production CRC DNCE 215 Student Choreography Production II DNCE 204 Classical Dance Production I Summer Dance Intensive CRC DNCE 205 Classical Dance Production II DNCE 250 Contemporary Dance Intensive I DNCE 206 Classical Dance Production III DNCE 253 Contemporary Dance Intensive II DNCE 207 Classical Dance Production IV DNCE 254 Contemporary Dance Intensive III Contemporary Dance Production CRC DNCE 256 Contemporary Dance Intensive IV DNCE 200 Contemporary Dance Production I DNCE 201 Contemporary Dance Production II DNCE 202 Contemporary Dance Production III DNCE 203 Contemporary Dance Production IV Contemporary Dance Workshop CRC DNCE 263 Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance A DNCE 264 Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance B DNCE 267 Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance C DNCE 269 Contemporary Dance Workshop and Performance D Dance in the Americas CRC 197MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses Courses DNCE 101H: Dance History (Honors) Units: 3 DNCE 100: Dance Appreciation Prerequisites: None Units: 3 Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Prerequisites: None DNCE 101. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC DNCE 100H. Lecture 3 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Lecture 3 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This honors course offers highly motivated students the opportunity to observe, analyze and discuss dance as it This course examines the aesthetics of dance using the relates to other art forms within various historical periods. elements of time, space, and energy. It introduces students This course will focus on dance in western civilization from to the origins of dance within cultural contexts. Topics include antiquity to the present, emphasizing cultural context and dance genres, movement vocabulary, notation symbols, historical development of ballet and modern dance. Students and dance-production elements that choreographers use to are required to attend a live dance performance. UC CREDIT convey their creative intent. Students are required to attend a LIMITATION: Credit for DNCE 101 or DNCE 101H. live dance performance. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: DNCE 100 or DNCE 100H. DNCE 104: Dance on Film Units: 3 DNCE 100H: Dance Appreciation (Honors) Prerequisites: None Units: 3 Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Prerequisites: None Lecture 3 hours. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Course Typically Offered: Fall or Spring DNCE 100. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC This course explores the influence of dance as entertainment Lecture 3 hours. in musical films from the 1920s to the present. It examines how Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer dance as art has influenced and responded to societal issues such as race, gender, war, class, politics, and other significant This honors course offers highly motivated students the socio-cultural topics of this time period. Students are required to opportunity to complete, document, observe, and discuss attend a live dance performance. movement concepts associated with Language of Dance symbols and terminology and how these movement concepts DNCE 105: Dance Cultures of the World are present in everyday life. This course examines the aesthetics Units: 3 of dance using the elements of time, space, and energy. It Prerequisites: None introduces students to the origins of dance within cultural Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in contexts. Topics include dance genres, movement vocabulary, DNCE 105H. notation symbols, and dance-production elements that Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC choreographers use to convey their creative intent. Students Lecture 3 hours. are required to attend a live dance performance. UC CREDIT Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer LIMITATION: DNCE 100 and DNCE 100H. This course surveys dance around the world in a cultural and DNCE 101: Dance History social context. It emphasizes the different ways dance is used Units: 3 to express ideas about the relationship between a person and Prerequisites: None the body, gender roles, religion, cultural traditions, and ritual. Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Cultures include Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, North DNCE 101H. America, and Eastern Europe. Students are required to attend Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC a live dance performance. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for Lecture 3 hours. DNCE 105 or DNCE 105H. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer This course provides a historical survey of dance in western civilization from antiquity to the present. It emphasizes the cultural context and historical development of ballet and modern dance, and it relates dance to other art forms within various historical periods. Students are required to attend a live dance performance. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for DNCE 101 or DNCE 101H. 198 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses DNCE 105H: Dance Cultures of the World (Honors) DNCE 130: Middle Eastern Dance I Units: 3 Units: 1 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments among DNCE 105. DNCE 130, DNCE 131, and DNCE 230. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Course Typically Offered: Fall odd years This honors course offers highly motivated students the This course provides a concentrated study of Middle Eastern opportunity to observe, analyze and discuss a variety of world dance within its cultural context at the beginning level. Students dance genres from a cultural and social context. It emphasizes learn dance techniques, correct alignment, body isolations, the different ways dance is used to express ideas about arm movements, and rhythmic coordination necessary to the relationship between a person and the body, gender perform Middle Eastern dances. Topics include Raqs al Baladi, roles, religion, cultural traditions, and ritual. Cultures include Raqs Sharqi, Taqsim and basic drum solo patterns. The course Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, North America, and includes basic Middle Eastern rhythms and covers both Eastern Europe. Students are required to attend a live dance traditional and contemporary influences. Students are required performance. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for DNCE 105 or to attend a live dance concert. DNCE 105H. DNCE 131: Middle Eastern Dance II DNCE 121: Hip Hop I Units: 1 Units: 1 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Advisory: DNCE 130. Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments between/ Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments among among DNCE 121, DNCE 122, DNCE 221, and DNCE 222. DNCE 130, DNCE 131, and DNCE 230. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Course Typically Offered: Fall odd years This course is an introduction to hip hop dance, focusing on This course is a concentrated study of Middle Eastern dance styles used for movies, television, and video productions. It within its cultural context at the beginning-intermediate level. includes popping, locking, Bboying, rocking, and other hip hop Students learn dance choreographies, focusing on Raqs al styles at a beginning level. Students are required to see a live Baladi, Raqs al Sharqi, Taqsim, and more complex drum solos. dance concert. Instruction includes Middle Eastern dance rhythms and playing finger cymbal patterns. The course includes both traditional DNCE 122: Hip Hop II and contemporary influences. Students are required to attend Units: 1 a live dance concert. Prerequisites: None Advisory: DNCE 121. DNCE 132: Afro-Cuban Dance I Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments between/ Units: 1 among DNCE 121, DNCE 122, DNCE 221, and DNCE 222. Prerequisites: None Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments among Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. DNCE 132, DNCE 133, and DNCE 169. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. This continuation of hip hop dance focuses on styles used Course Typically Offered: Fall even years for movies, television, and video productions. It includes popping, locking, Bboying, rocking, and other hip hop styles at This course provides a beginning-level study of Afro-Cuban a beginning-intermediate level. Students are required to see a dances and rhythms originating from Africa and extending to live dance concert. cultures of African diaspora, specifically Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Students learn correct alignment, body isolations, footwork, and coordination necessary to perform Afro-Cuban dances. Both traditional and contemporary dance styles may be included. Students are required to attend a live dance concert. 199MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
Areas of Study & Courses DNCE 133: Afro-Cuban Dance II DNCE 140: Ballroom Dance Technique I Units: 1 Units: 1 Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: None Advisory: DNCE 132. Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments between/ Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments among among DNCE 140, DNCE 143, DNCE 240, and DNCE 243. DNCE 132, DNCE 133, and DNCE 169. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall even yrs, Spring odd yrs Course Typically Offered: Fall even years This course introduces beginning principles and techniques This course provides an intermediate-level study of Afro-Cuban of American ballroom dances, including the slow waltz, dances and rhythms originating from Africa and extending to tango and swing. Students learn and perform basic ballroom cultures of African diaspora, specifically Cuba. Students learn dances while improving alignment, timing, coordination, and multiple body isolations, complex footwork, and coordination partnering techniques. Students are required to attend a live necessary to perform intermediate Afro-Cuban dances. Both dance performance. traditional and contemporary dance styles may be included. Students are required to attend a live dance concert. DNCE 143: Ballroom Dance Technique II Units: 1 DNCE 134: Pacific Island Dance I Prerequisites: None Units: 1 Advisory: DNCE 140. Prerequisites: None Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments between/ Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC among DNCE 140, DNCE 143, DNCE 240, and DNCE 243. Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Course Typically Offered: Fall even yrs, Spring odd yrs This course introduces the dance and music of the Pacific Islands, including Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. This continued study of ballroom dance principles and Specific countries may include but are not limited to Samoa, techniques focuses on beginning-intermediate level American Hawaii, Guam, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, Solomon ballroom dances, including slow waltz, tango and swing. Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Students learn and perform beginning-intermediate ballroom Naru, and Palau. Students learn basic dance steps, postures, dance combinations while improving alignment, musicality, rhythms, timing, songs, and movements of different Pacific styling, and partnering skills. Students are required to attend a Island dance in contemporary and traditional forms using live dance performance. Pacific Island movement terminology. The course examines the function and aesthetic of dance as ritual, social discourse, DNCE 146: Latin Dance Technique I education, and artistic expression. Students are required to Units: 1 attend a live dance performance. Prerequisites: None Enrollment Limitation: Maximum of four enrollments between/ DNCE 135: Pacific Island Dance II among DNCE 146, DNCE 147, DNCE 246, and DNCE 247. Units: 1 Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Prerequisites: None Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Course Typically Offered: Fall odd yrs, Spring even yrs Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. Course Typically Offered: Spring This course introduces beginning dance principles and techniques of Latin partnering dances, such as the cha cha, This course continues the exploration of dance and music salsa, samba, and rumba. Students learn and perform basic of the Pacific Islands, including Polynesia, Melanesia, and Latin dances while improving alignment, timing, coordination, Micronesia. Specific countries may include but are not limited and partnering techniques. Students are required to attend a to Samoa, Hawai'i, Guam, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, live dance concert. Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Naru, and Palau. Students learn intermediate dance steps, postures, rhythms, timing, songs, and movements of different Pacific Island dance in contemporary and traditional forms using Pacific Island movement terminology. The course examines the function and aesthetic of dance as ritual, social discourse, education, and artistic expression. Students are required to attend a live dance performance. 200 MiraCosta College 2022-2023 Catalog
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