Advisory:WELD 040 or WELD 050; It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of metal art welding and design, combining hands-on welding techniques with artistic metalworking skills. Students learn to create functional and decorative metal art pieces through various cutting techniques, welding processes, and finishing methods. Emphasis is placed on safety, proper use of tools and equipment, design principles, and the development of a personal artistic style. At the end of this course, students will have a collection of metal artworks showcasing their skills in metal art and design.

Prerequisite: VN 061, VN 061L
Corequisite: VN 078L

Using the medical model, the nursing process, and Erikson's psychosocial theory of human development, this course is designed to prepare the vocational nursing student with the foundational knowledge necessary to care for the aging patient and patients with disorders/diseases of certain body systems. These include the integumentary, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, cardiac, and respiratory systems.

Prerequisite: VN 061, VN 061L
Corequisite: VN 078

This course provides the student with the opportunity to use the nursing process with increasing independence in providing care for elderly patients in the clinical setting. The student increases competency in data collection and nursing skills. Special emphasis is placed on the care of the patient with problems of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, GI, GU, cardiac, and respiratory systems. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.

Prerequisite: VN 078, VN 078L
Corequisite: VN 088L

Using the medical model, the nursing process, and Erikson's psychosocial theory of human development, this course is designed to prepare the vocational nursing student with the foundational knowledge necessary to care for patients across the lifespan and patients with disorders/diseases of certain body systems. This course covers the maternal/newborn and pediatric patient as well as patients with mental health disorders. It also covers diseases/disorders of the renal and neurological system and explores the care of the oncology patient and end of life care as well as the aspects of leadership as it relates to the scope of the Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Prerequisite: VN 078, VN 078L
Corequisite: VN 088

In this course, the student utilizes the nursing process with increasing independence and accountability in providing care for patients in the clinical setting. As a portion of the clinical experience, the student will have the opportunity to care for patient populations in the specialties of Maternal Newborn and Pediatric Nursing. Special emphasis is placed on the care of medical/surgical patients with complex problems, renal failure, neurological system disorders, and oncological problems. The student will have the opportunity to further develop the necessary communication skills needed to provide care for patients with mental health problems. This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply learned leadership skills within the Vocational Nurse scope of practice. This course is open to students enrolled in the Vocational Nursing program and is required for Vocational Nurse licensure. 

Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H)

This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program requirements.

Prerequisite:Enrollment restricted to State Indentured Plumbers Union Apprentices

This course is designed for indentured apprentices registered with the State of California who are pursuing a career in the plumbing industry. It is divided into two parts to educate United Association (UA) members about Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and the responsibilities of being part of a union. First, students learn to recognize potential hazards by studying Cal/OSHA standards and develop an understanding of what constitutes a safe working environment. They also learn how to respond to unsafe conditions by knowing who to contact and how to address the situation safely. The second part of this course covers the history of the UA, the rights of UA members, and the rights of employers. Students gain an understanding of the mutual respect and commitment required between labor and management both on and off the job.

Prerequisite:Enrollment restricted to State Indentured Plumbers Union Apprentices

This course is designed for indentured apprentices registered with the State of California who are pursuing a career in the plumbing industry. Students receive instruction in trade-related mathematics, including the use of fractions, decimals, and percentages. The course also covers the fundamentals of 3-4-5 triangles. By the end of the course, students will be able to calculate pipe fitting allowances and apply grade measurements to piping problems.

Prerequisite:Enrollment restricted to State Indentured Plumbers Union Apprentices, PLMB 040B

This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the plumbing industry. This class has two parts to educate United Association (UA) members in advanced math and related science. In the first half of class, students learn the fundamentals of trigonometry, equal spread offsets, and rolling offsets. Students are shown basic functions of the Pipe Trades Pro Calculator. In the second half of class students, learn basic concepts of related science in the piping industry and are introduced to complex elements, British Thermal Units, pressures, weights, and temperatures.

Prerequisite:Enrollment restricted to State Indentured Plumbers Union Apprentices,PLMB 040A, PLMB 040B

This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the plumbing industry. The course focuses on the fundamentals of the copper joining methods used in the plumbing and pipefitting trades as well as the use of an oxy-acetylene torch for flame cutting and welding. Students are exposed to safety and safe work practices, soldering and brazing theory, types and uses of copper tube, solders, fluxes and brazing alloys, joint preparation and assembly, heating equipment and tools, flared, compression, soldered and brazed joints, as well as performance tests for soldering and brazing.