Bakersfield College

Units: 0.50

Dates: 8/15/2013 - 8/18/2013 (0 weeks)

Prerequisite: ADMJ B60 with minimum grade of C.
Description: Provides students with the competencies required for certification by Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for Penal Code section 832 Firearms. Students will engage in the use of firearms, which will include handgun familiarization; safety; care, cleaning and storage; firearms range qualifications.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Per Penal Code section 13511.5, students must obtain written clearance from the California Department of Justice verifying that they are not prohibited from possessing firearms.

Units: 0.50

Dates: 8/15/2013 - 8/18/2013 (0 weeks)

Prerequisite: ADMJ B60 with minimum grade of C.
Description: Provides students with the competencies required for certification by Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for Penal Code section 832 Firearms. Students will engage in the use of firearms, which will include handgun familiarization; safety; care, cleaning and storage; firearms range qualifications.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Per Penal Code section 13511.5, students must obtain written clearance from the California Department of Justice verifying that they are not prohibited from possessing firearms.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: Reading and Writing - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Lecture course which presents a broad introduction to the visual arts from prehistory to the present. The role of art in the creation of world culture, as well as art processes and visual vocabulary are examined. Intended for non-Art majors.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: Eligibility for English B50, Reading Level 5 or 6, and MATH BA (with a grade of C or better), or one year of high school algebra.
Description: Principles of economic analysis and decision making from the viewpoint of the individual consumer, worker, and firm. Emphasis on the price system allocation of resources and income, supply and demand analysis, the structure of American industry, and applications to current economic policy and problems.

Units: 4.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: ENGL B50 with a grade of "C" or Reading Level 6 - Transfer and English Level 6 - Transfer.
Description: Expository writing and reading. Emphasizes the organization and development of expository essays, study of style, application of critical thinking and writing skills, and preparation of a research paper.

Units: 4.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: ENGL B50 with a grade of "C" or Reading Level 6 - Transfer and English Level 6 - Transfer.
Description: Expository writing and reading. Emphasizes the organization and development of expository essays, study of style, application of critical thinking and writing skills, and preparation of a research paper.

Units: 4.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: ENGL B60 or ENSL B60 with a grade of "C" or better or "CR" or English Level 5.
Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository and argumentative essays and the comprehension and analysis of readings. Prepares transfer students for English B1a.
Note: Formerly ENGL B1 or ENSL B1.

Units: 4.00

Dates: 9/10/2013 - 11/16/2013 (9 weeks)

Recommended: FIRE B1 with a grade of C or better.
Description: Designed to certify students as California State Emergency Medical Technicians and gain employment as a Firefighter or ambulance driver or ambulance attendant or law enforcement officer. After successful completion of this course, students will be authorized to take the Kern County EMS, California State Fire Marshal and/or the National Registry EMT examinations. Topics discussed include pre-hospital care terminology, cardiovascular emergencies, pre-hospital childbirth, communicable disease, extrication tools and equipment, automatic external defibrillation and an understanding of the emergency medical system. Course content is based on the guidelines and authority of Title 22, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations, as well as the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician-Based Standard National Curriculum, National Registry EMT Examinations. Students must be 18 years of age and have a current CPR card (Title 22, Division 9 of the California Code of Regulations). Students are responsible for paying any certification fees.
Note for 71240: This is a 10 week course. Students must be 18 years of age and have a current CPR card. The lab hours for Saturday are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: English 50 or reading and writing - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Survey of the political, economic and cultural history of the United States from earliest colonial times to 1877. Includes a study of the U.S. Constitution and federal government. Partially satisfies the requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history and institutions. HIST B17A is not a prerequisite to HIST B17B.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/31/2013 - 11/23/2013 (12 weeks)

Recommended: Reading Level 5 or 6.
Description: Health and health-related services. Includes emotional health, nutrition, drugs, marriage and family, physical disease, exercise and environmentally related health concerns.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: Writing - one level prior to transfer; Reading - one level prior to transfer. Important: Digital camera required.
Description: Study and application of digital photography as applied to journalism. Covers technical aspects of cameras, use of Photoshop, how to photograph assignments in the field and choosing photographs for print. Entry-level photojournalism course prepares students for enrollment in student newspaper.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: Writing - one level prior to transfer; Reading - one level prior to transfer. Important: Digital camera required.
Description: Study and application of digital photography as applied to journalism. Covers technical aspects of cameras, use of Photoshop, how to photograph assignments in the field and choosing photographs for print. Entry-level photojournalism course prepares students for enrollment in student newspaper.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer; Writing - two levels prior to transfer.
Description: A study of American government with emphasis on the national government. Includes a comprehensive analysis of governmental structure, functions, principles and problems. Includes analysis of California state and local governments. Partially satisfies the requirements in U.S. Constitution, American history and institutions and California state and local government.

Units: 3.00

Dates: 8/24/2013 - 12/13/2013 (15 weeks)

Prerequisite: None.
Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer; Writing - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Emphasis is on the scientific process and research methods employed in psychology. Biological, developmental, cognitive, and sociocultural theories are covered to explain psychological phenomena. Psychological disorders and the evolving corresponding treatment protocols are applied to a diversity of individuals and groups.

Units: 0.50

Dates: 8/31/2013 - 9/7/2013 (1 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Designed to assist students in understanding college requirements and to help them in making educational plans. Required for the associate's degree. Satisfies the 0.5 units educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College.
Note: Required for both the A.A. and A.S. degrees.
Note for 72329: Late starting class

Units: 0.50

Dates: 9/14/2013 - 9/21/2013 (1 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Designed to assist students in understanding college requirements and to help them in making educational plans. Required for the associate's degree. Satisfies the 0.5 units educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College.
Note: Required for both the A.A. and A.S. degrees.
Note for 72330: late starting class

Units: 1.50

Dates: 9/28/2013 - 11/16/2013 (7 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: An introduction to career search and strategies. Provides an overview of the career decision- making process including goal setting, decision making and research in the job market. Satisfies the 0.5 educational planning graduation requirement for Bakersfield College.
Note for 72335: Late starting class

Units: 2.00

Dates: 8/31/2013 - 11/16/2013 (11 weeks)

Recommended: Reading - one level prior to transfer.
Description: Integrates personal growth, learning techniques academic and career success, problem solving, critical, and creative thinking. Course focuses on the following topics: self-evaluation and assessment, goal setting, career decision making, educational planning, time and financial management techniques, instructor-student relationships, cultural diversity, stress management, campus resources, learning styles and strategies including lecture note- taking, test taking, memory and concentration. Satisfies 0.5 unit educational planning requirement for graduation from Bakersfield College. Elective credit only.