PROGRAM LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
RUSSIAN – RUSS
SPECIAL EDUCATION – SPEDU
Certificate of achievement Russian
Associate in arts degree Special education paraeducator/instructional assistant
Students completing the program will be able to... A. comprehend a spoken dialogue in the target language B. identify the present, past and future tenses in a written paragraph. C. interpret cultural behavior.
Certificate of achievement Special education paraeducator/instructional assistant Students completing the program will be able to... A. analyze state and federal legislation pertaining to general and special education.
SOCIOLOGY – SOCIO
B. use a variety of instruction strategies and materials that respect individual differences.
Associate in arts in sociology for transfer
C. understand how culture affects relationships among children, families, and schooling.
Students completing the program will be able to... A. define and apply sociological concepts. B. identify, explain and provide possible solutions to social problems. C. identify and apply the major theoretical paradigms, functionalist, conflict and interactionist perspectives to analyze social and cultural issues. D. demonstrate knowledge of research methods and ethical considerations in conducting research. E. utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate complex social issues. F. utilize data to study social phenomena. G. make connections between individuals’ lives, their biographies and their social context.
STEAMFITTING – STMFT Associate in science degree Steamfitting Students completing the program will be able to... A. discuss safety harness practices during rigging. B. apply mathematical formulas for calculating travel on a spool. C. demonstrate knowledge of using a band saw. D. use proper method in fabricating a copper spool. E. explain the responsibilities of a journey person with regards to training an apprentice on the job. F. demonstrate use of tubing benders.
SPANISH – SPAN
Certificate of achievement Steamfitting
Associate in arts degree Spanish
Students completing the program will be able to... A. demonstrate proper isometric drawing technique.
Certificate of achievement Spanish
B. apply mathematical formula for calculating load weight on pipe.
A. comprehend a spoken dialogue in the target language.
C. use the proper method to cut a steel plate, using an OXY/ACT torch.
B. identify the present, past and future tenses in a written paragraph.
E. demonstrate proper knot tying.
Students completing the program will be able to...
C. interpret cultural behavior.
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
D. explain proper brazing technique for copper. F. demonstrate proper preparation for a beveled coupon.
CATALOG 2013-2014
PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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