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Diesel 077 Transit Vehicle Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Unit(s): 0.5 Class Hours: 18 Lecture, 6 Laboratory total. Designed to acquaint the student with the basic theory of operation, diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, repair and service of heating, air conditioning and ventilating buses. Grade: Pass/No Pass only. Diesel 078 Transit Vehicle Drive Train Suspension Unit(s): 0.4 Class Hours: 15 Lecture, 6 Laboratory total. Designed to acquaint the student with the basic theory of operation, diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, repair and service of drive train suspension. Grade: Pass/No Pass only. Diesel 079 Transit Vehicle Wheelchair Lifts Unit(s): 0.2 Class Hours: 8 Lecture, 4 Laboratory total. Designed to acquaint the student with the basic theory of operation, diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, repair and service of wheelchair lifts. Grade: Pass/ No Pass only. Diesel 080 Transit Vehicle Air Brake Systems Unit(s): 0.3 Class Hours: 10 Lecture, 8 Laboratory total. Diagnosis, service and repair procedures of air brake systems used on Orange County Transportation buses. Actual work with components and controls on the air brake systems is accomplished. Grade: Pass/No Pass only.
EARTH SCIENCE (ERTH) Earth Science 110 Introduction to Earth Science Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. A study of the processes that shape and form the Earth and define its place in the solar system. Introduction to the sciences of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Not open to students who are enrolled, or have credit in Geology 101 or Geography 101.
Earth Science 115 Earth Science for Educators Unit(s): 4.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture, 48 Laboratory total. The study of the dynamic forces shaping the earth, including its oceans and atmosphere. This class is open to all majors but is oriented towards enhancing the earth science knowledge of future teachers. Also includes an introduction to the solar system. Not open to students who are enrolled or have credit in Earth Science 110, Geology 101 or Geography 101. Earth Science 150 Introduction to Oceanography Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Introductory study of the ocean and its topography, sediments, circulation, shoreline processes, biological productivity and mineral resources (same as Geology 150). Earth Science 150H Honors Introduction to Oceanography Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Prerequisite: A high school or college GPA of 3.0 or above. Enriched and intensive study of the ocean’s topography, sediments, circulation, shoreline processes, biological productivity, and mineral resources. Course is taught in a seminar format to provide optimal active learning and critical thinking (same as Geology 150H).
ECONOMICS (ECON) Economics 120 (C-ID ECON 202) Principles/Macro Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Prerequisite: Mathematics 060 or Mathematics 061 with a minimum grade of C. Introduction to macroeconomics, including basic economic concepts, analysis of markets, national income accounting, employment, short run business cycle fluctuations, long run growth trends, monetary and fiscal policies, and international economic issues. Intended for economics, business, and certain engineering/computer science majors. Mathematics 080 or 081 is recommended.
Economics 121 (C-ID ECON 201) Principles/Micro Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Prerequisite: Mathematics 060 or Mathematics 061 with a minimum grade of C. Introduction to microeconomics, including basic economic concepts, analysis of markets, efficiency, consumer and firm behavior, industry structures, market failure, and resource markets. For economics, business, and certain engineering and computer science majors. Mathematics 080 or 081 is recommended.
EDUCATION (EDUC) Education 100 Introduction to Education Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Introduction to the field of education including historical and philosophical perspectives; school governance and funding; societal influences and student diversity; school curriculum standards; professional standards and teaching performance expectations. Students will independently complete a minimum of 45 hours of Service Learning (structured observation and internship/fieldwork) in local public elementary school classrooms during the semester. Education 113 Tutoring Reading in Elementary Schools Formerly: Human Development 113, Tutoring Reading in Elementary Schools Unit(s): 1.0 Class Hours: 16 Lecture total. An examination of effective tutoring strategies, focusing on the support for reading skills of elementary age children. Students are placed in local K-8 classrooms to gain experience with school-age children. 20+ hours service learning hours required in addition to lecture hours. Student must provide proof of negative TB screening Education 204 Personal Proficiency in Educational Technologies for Secondary Teachers Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Development of personal proficiency in educational technology to facilitate the teaching process. Training in computer hardware and software terminology; spreadsheets, word processing, publication, and presentation applications; Internet search and retrieval; information literacy; electronic communication and awareness of legal and ethical issues.
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Diesel 095 Diesel Lab Experience Unit(s): 0.5 - 4.0 Class Hours: 192 Laboratory total. Prerequisite: Completion of corresponding Diesel course with a minimum grade of C. This diesel lab course is designed to give the diesel student lab experience in a diesel course previously completed with a grade of C or better. The student must be enrolled by the instructor. Students must furnish hand tools and safety equipment. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units. Grade: Pass/No Pass only. Open Entry/Open Exit.
Earth Science 110H Honors Introduction to Earth Science Unit(s): 3.0 Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Prerequisite: A high school or college GPA of 3.0 or above. An intensive study of the processes that shape and form the Earth and define its place in the solar system. Introduction to the sciences of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Not open to students who are enrolled or have credit in Geology 101 or Geography 101.