CLASS SCHEDULE
Spring
2015
Classes begin
Monday, January 26
Semester ends
Friday, May 22
Winter Intersession
January 5 - 23
Registration begins
Monday, December 8
43500 Monterey Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
www.collegeofthedesert.edu
760-346-8041
Spring 2015 Academic Calendar
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Short-Term/Open Entry Classes
Regularly scheduled classes meeting less than the full length of the term, or self-paced classes in which students may enroll at various times throughout the semester. Short-term start/end dates are printed below each short-term section in the Class Schedule. For last day to add, drop, and other course information, visit our home page and click on Catalog/Schedules tab, then on Course Dates and Deadlines on the next screen, or telephone the Admissions Office at (760) 773-2516.
Holidays
No Classes
Final Exam Day
Add or Drop Deadline
Printing your Class Schedule: From Web Advisor select “My Class Schedule” from the Academic Profile section or “Registration Statement” from the Registration section. The Registration includes your academic program, classes added and dropped, and includes payments made, outstanding balance due, and is accepted for book loans.
Not ic e of Di sc laimer
Every reasonable effort has been made to determine that everything stated in this schedule of classes is accurate.
Because this publication must be prepared well in advance of the period of time it covers, changes in some
programs inevitably will occur.
Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice
by the administration of the Desert Community College District of College of the Desert, and in addition, some
courses or programs that are offered may have been canceled because of insufficient enrollment or because of
elimination or reduction in programs or because of any other reason considered sufficient by the College
Superintendent/President or designee.
The district cannot be responsible for the personal property of students, employees or others utilizing college
facilities. Students and all others on campus should report any unusual occurrences regarding the damage or loss
of property to College Security.
Campus Security 341-2111 or Ext. 2111
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
JUNE
MAY
APRIL
16
17 18 19 20 21 22
24
***ALL FEES, HOURS, LOCATIONS AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE***
Please check the College of the Desert Website for changes
January 13
Deadline to submit Admission Application for Residency purposes; Residency
Questionaire; Petition to Repeat; Over 19 Unit enrollment clearance - Overload;
Prerequisite Clearance, or Prerequisite Challenge.
January 22
Registration and Waitlist close for Spring 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
January 23
Registration re-opens at 5:00 p.m. via Web Advisor for available classes
January 26
Spring Classes Begin
Jan 26-Feb 2 Late registration completed via Web Advisor-Add Permit Code required to register or
add full-term courses.
February 2
Last day to ADD full-term classes.
*For a list of late start courses please go to: collegeofthedesert.edu
February 2
Last day to park in student lots without a Parking Permit, with the exception of a
Temporary Pass, good for 10 days.
February 6
Last day to drop full-term classes and qualify for refunds
. Students enrolled beyond
this date are financially responsible for their fees.
February 8
Last day to drop full-term classes without a grade of “W”
February 13
HOLIDAY - Lincoln’s Birthday Observed CAMPUS CLOSED
February 14
No Saturday Classes
February 16
HOLIDAY - Washington’s Birthday Observed CAMPUS CLOSED
March 2
COD Scholarship and Cal Grant application deadline
March 3
Last day to submit Spring 2015 Application to Graduate
March 30-Apr 3 Spring Break (No Saturday, Sunday classes on April 4 and 5)
April 3
Spring Holiday - CAMPUS CLOSED
April 24
Last day to drop full-term classes with a grade of "W"
May 16-22
Final Exams [See Final Exam Schedule, page 13]
May 22
Graduation Ceremonies
Registration Levels for Spring 2015
For current priority registration levels, please visit the Admissions page on
the College website and click on “Register” on the left.
Spring 2015 Important Dates
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Enrollment Fee Deadline for Spring 2015
• To avoid being dropped from classes for non-payment, students must pay within three (3) days of registration for the Spring 2015 term. Count the day you enroll as the first day to prevent being dropped for non-payment.
• Students registering on or after January 26, must pay enrollment fees prior to the last day to drop a course. A financial hold will be placed on all student records that have an outstanding balance for the term that will prevent subsequent registration until paid. • Drops for non-payment will not be processed once courses begin. Drops for non-payment will not be processed once term begins. • Students enrolled in courses they do not attend are responsible for enrollment fees and final grades if not dropped by applicable course
deadline. If you have been awarded financial aid, you will not be dropped for non-payment.
• Petitions to drop past the deadline, or for refunds of courses not dropped by the deadline, will not be accepted if student fails to drop a
FULL-TERM CLASSES
These dates apply to regularly scheduled classes meeting the full length of the term.
Payment Plan Option
College of the Desert offers an optional payment plan to assist with the payment of enrollment fees. Please note there is a $20 administrative processing fee per semester for this service. For more information on the payment plan, please go to
collegeofthedesert.edu Student Services, Bursar, Fees, Payments - Payment plan.
Please note: Students are responsible for their class schedules and fee payments. Please check the accuracy of your class schedule by going to collegeofthedesert.edu.Go to Web Advisor, then “Academic Profile”, then “My Class Schedule”.
Table of Contents
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College of the Desert
is a two-year California
State community college
with an enrollment of
approximately 11,300
students per semester.
Associate degrees and
certificate programs are
offered in over 72 areas of
study.
Students may attend
classes in Palm Desert, or
off-campus at our Eastern
Valley Centers in Indio or
Mecca/Thermal, at our
Western Valley locations at
Palm Springs High School
and Desert Hot Springs
High School, or through our
“distance education” over the
Internet.
The College first opened
classes in 1962 and remains
committed to providing
high-quality education to students
in academic transfer,
vocational and occupational,
and high school completion
programs, as well as basic
skills education. All students
who are high school
gradu-ates, or 18 years of age or
older and no longer enrolled
in high school, are eligible to
attend.
Located in the desert climate
of the beautiful Coachella
Valley, the Palm Desert
Campus and Eastern Valley
Centers offer enjoyable
educational experiences in
year-round sunshine amidst
palm trees and warm
breezes.
Please contact us if we may
be of assistance in your
planning.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rebecca Broughton
Michael O’Neill
Mary Jane Sanchez-Fulton
Bonnie Stefan Ed.D
Aurora Wilson
ADMINISTRATION
Joel L. Kinnamon Ed.D
Superintendent/President
Anna Davies
Executive Vice President, Student Success and
Student Learning
Lisa Howell
Vi ce President, Administrative Services
Academic Calendar Inside Front
Assessment/Advisement 10,11,12
Bookstore
8, 40
Campus Guide
Inside Back
Campus Guide Index
92
Campus Security
3
Class Listings
18-71
Cooperative Work Experience 16
Desert Hot Springs Classes 90
Disclaimer, Notice Inside Front
Disabled Students (DSPS)
36
Eastern Valley Information
78
EasternValley Indio Classes
80
EasternValley Mecca Classes 86
Faculty Advisors
14-15
Final Exam Schedule
13
Index
91
Intersession Class Listing 5-9
Library
55
Map - Indio Campus
79
Mission Statement
2
Online & Hybrid Classes
72
Payment Deadlines
1
Western Valley Classes
88
Work Experience
16
Mission Statement
College of the Desert provides
excellent educational programs
and services that contribute to
the success of our students and
the vitality of the communities
we serve.
Our vision for the future
-College of the Desert will be
a center of collaborations and
innovations for educational
enrichment, economic
develop-ment and quality of life in the
Coachella Valley and surrounding
communities.
Values
College of the Desert is a
learning-centered institution
that values:
Student Success:
Student
learning and growth are central
to all we do.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We embrace the diversity of our
community and uphold the
dig-nity and worth of the individual.
Integrity:
We are open, honest
and reliable.
Respect:
We value the
thoughts, words, and actions of
our students, colleagues, and
community.
Dedication: Our faculty, staff
and administrators are responsible
leaders who effectively
imple-ment programs in support of
student learning and efficient
college operations.
Professionalism:
We are
current in our areas of expertise
and embody high standards of
conduct.
Communication:
We
com-municate with authenticity in
pursuit of broad understanding,
effective dialog, and inclusive
decision-making.
Lifelong Learning:
Learning
is essential to living, for our
students, faculty and staff.
Schedule Terms
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The following terms are used throughout this Schedule of classes.
SECT/SYNONYM (in Web Advisor) - SECTION NUMBER: Every class is identified by a 4-digit section number. This number is critical to correctly register in the section you have selected.
COURSE - COURSE CODE: The course code identifies the department and course level.
TITLE - COURSE TITLE: The course title is the descriptive name of the course.
U - UNITS: This is the number of credit units that will be earned by successfully completing the course.
SHORT-TERM CLASSES- Short-term classes are noted throughout the schedule with starting (First Meeting:) and ending dates (Last Meeting:) listed under the class title in
bold print. Registration deadline dates for these classes will differ from the published deadlines for full-term classes.
CROSS-LISTED or EQUIVALENT SECTIONS - One or more like courses scheduled at the same time. Enrollments of all cross-listed courses are considered by the registration system, possibly showing “course is filled” when it seems there are available seats.
TBA TIME- If hours are shown as 2.3 HOURS TBA, then 2 hours and 5 minutes weekly are required (usually lab) and are TO BE ARRANGED by the student during the time the appropriate lab facility is open.
Days - Meeting Days:
M MONDAY
MW MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
T TUESDAY
TR TUESDAY & THURSDAY
W WEDNESDAY
R or Th THURSDAY
F FRIDAY
S SATURDAY
SU SUNDAY
MTWR MONDAY through THURSDAY MTWRF MONDAY through FRIDAY
CLASS MEETINGS - It is important that students attend the first class meeting, whether or not it is designated as a lecture or a lab, of each course in which they are enrolled.
CLASS SECTIONS IN BOLD PRINT - Evening classes beginning at 4:00 p.m. are indicated in bold print.
IGETCcourses in this schedule are printed in color, and the IGETC requirement satisfied by each course is listed along with each course prerequisite.
The symbol () in front of a section number (2315) denotes an off-campus class.
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Fully Online Course
(FULLONLN)
A Fully Online Course is delivered exclusively over
the Internet using Blackboard. There are no class
meetings on campus and all assignments and
examinations are submitted online in an
asynchro-nous manner. You must have ready access to a
computer with Internet. Students enrolled in an online
course should possess apt computer skills.
Proctored Online Course
(PROCONLN)
All assignments and examinations in a Proctored
Online Course will be submitted online in an
asynchronous manner, but you will be required to
take tests at a proctoring facility. Your instructor will
provide proctoring accommodations at COD. Off-site
proctoring services could be available at the
discretion of the instructor. Contact the individual
instructor to learn more about their off-site proctoring
policy. You must have ready access to a computer
with Internet. Students enrolled in an online course
should possess apt computer skills.
Hybrid Course
(HYBRID)
Hybrid Courses meet both on campus and online.
A portion of the traditional face-to-face on campus
meetings are replaced with onlin
e
activities. The
schedule of classes will indicate the times and dates
of the meetings you are required to attend. Access
to a computer with Internet access is required.
Web Enhanced Course
Web Enhanced Courses are traditional face-to-face
classes that make routine use of the Blackboard
system. These courses hold all their meetings on
campus. The instructor will post required course
materials and/or activities online and may require
assignments be turned in online. Access to a
computer with Internet access is required.
CAMPUS SECURITY
760 341-2111 or EXT 2111
24 Hour Service located in South Annex 16 (south west corner of the COD campus, near the McCallum Theater) Campus Security officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need assistance or wish to report a crime, please call the Security number. On campus call 2111, off campus or on a cell phone, call 760 341-2111. The office is located in the South Annex, room 16. If the office is locked, you may contact the on duty Security Officer via phone or by using the call box next to the office door. If you press the call button, it will call the on duty officer via their cell phone. If an emergency exists that is severe or life threatening, call (911), then the Security Department. If you have questions about the Security Department, stop in the office and your questions can be answered.
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WINTER INTERSESSION IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, January 5 - Friday, January 23, 2015
Classes Meet Monday - Friday
***ALL FEES, HOURS, LOCATIONS AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE***
Please check the College of the Desert Website for changes
January 2
Registration and Waitlist close for Winter Intersession 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
January 2
Registration re-opens at 5:00 p.m. via Web Advisor for available classes
January 5
Winter Intersession Classes Begin
January 6
Last day to ADD a Winter Intersession class
January 6
Last day to drop classes and qualify for refunds
. Students enrolled beyond
this date are financially responsible for their fees.
January 6
Last day to drop Winter Intersession class without a grade of “W”
January 7
Census
January 16
Last day to drop Winter Intersession class with a grade of "W"
January 19
HOLIDAY - Martin L. King Jr. day observed - CAMPUS CLOSED
January 23
Final Exams/Last day of Winter Intersession
Registration Levels for Winter Intersession 2015
For current priority registration levels, please visit the Admissions page on
the College website and click on “Register” on the left.
WINTER INTERSESSION classes meet Monday - Friday - Jan. 5 - Jan. 23
Anthropology
ANTH 001 is a study of the origins of humans and their place in nature. Prerequisite: ENG-050 IGETC: 5B 9154 ANTH 001 INTRO/PHYSICAL ANTHRO 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF SOC10 Hardy,E ANTH 002 is a topical introduction to the cross-cultural study of human societies. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 4A 9156 ANTH 002 CULTURAL ANTHRO 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF SOC10 Slade,M
Art
ART 010 is a general introduction to art across time and diverse cultures. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 3A 9158 ART 010 INTRO TO ART 3.0 06:00p-09:35p MTWRF CMH4 Ramirez,E 9176 ART 010 INTRO TO ART 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULL-ONLN Miller,P
Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Early Childhood Education
ECE 012 studies the family and the importance of family involvement for the success of the school experience. Prerequisite: ECE-010 or ECE-010A or concurrent enrollment.
9157 ECE 012 CHILD/FAMILY/COMMUN 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF NDIO305 Verive,A Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course.
Economics
ECON 001 discusses Macroeconomics, what economics is and how an economy overall works (or does not work). It also provides an insight into how government policies can affect the performance of an economy. Prerequisite: MATH-054 & ENG-070 or ENG-050 Advisory: MATH-040 IGETC: 4B
9135 ECON 001 PRIN/MACROECONOMICS 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MW B2 Shahidi,H 34 TOTAL HOURS TBA HYBRID
Note: First class meeting is on Monday, January 5th. Students must attend the first class meeting. Class will meet two days per week, Monday and Wednesday (5 days) for 3.9 hours each meeting and 34 hours are required online in addition to homework assignments. Students must access this Hybrid class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/on or before January 5th, to begin the course.
English
ENG 001A introduces students to the demands of writing in the academic setting. Prerequisite: ENG-051 or ESL-051 or ENG-061 or ENG-071 or ESL-071 IGETC: 1A
9199 ENG 001A COMPOSITION 4.0 08:00a-12:50p MTWRF NDIO204 McClain,J Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9126 ENG 001A COMPOSITION 4.0 12:00p-04:50p MTWRF NDIO201 Wild,C
Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9128 ENG 001A COMPOSITION 4.0 08:30a-01:20p MTWRF COM105 Rossi Dean,V 9134 ENG 001A COMPOSITION 4.0 01:00p-05:50p MTWRF COM102 Rawnsley,R 9145 ENG 001A COMPOSITION 4.0 01:00p-05:50p MTWRF COM106 Toland,D ENG 001B introduces the student to the genres of imaginative literature— prose fiction, poetry, and drama—
with special emphasis on the interrelationships between form and theme. Students write critical essays about the literature. Prerequisite: ENG-001A IGETC: 3B
9163 ENG 001B COMPOSITION & LIT 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF COM103 Enciso,K 9174 ENG 001B COMPOSITION & LIT 3.0 08:00a-11:35a MTWRF NDIO201 Benes,H
Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9167 ENG 001B COMPOSITION & LIT 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Nolan,R
Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Intersession
Start and End Dates
All Intersession
classes begin Monday,
January 5 and end
Friday, January 23
unless otherwise
noted. Students will
complete 1/14 of the
course each day,
making attendance
at all meetings
essential for success.
Classes during the
Winter Intersession
will be held at:
Palm Desert Campus
43500 Monterey Ave.
and
Indio Campus
45524 Oasis Street
In addition, many
sections will be offered
online.
The College of the
Desert Library will be
open during Winter
Intersession.
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Evening Classes
appear in BOLD
print throughout
this schedule
SECT COURSE TITLE U TIME DAYS BLDG/RM INSTRUCTOR
SECT COURSE TITLE U TIME DAYS BLDG/RM INSTRUCTOR
ENG 035 provides an introduction to various cultural mythology from the ancient Greeks to our modern day.
Prerequisite: ENG-001A IGETC: 3B
9127 ENG 035 MYTH AND LEGEND 3.0 08:00a-11:35a MTWRF COM-201 Tapleshay,J
Fire Technology
FIRE 078A covers Cognitive Lesson Delivery
9147 FIRE 078A TRAINING INSTRUCT 1A 2.5 08:00a-12:15p MTWRF PSA15 Brakebill,J Note: 1 week class: 01/05 - 01/09 12:45p-05:00p MTWRF PSA15
FIRE 078B covers Psychomotor LEsson Delivery Prerequisite: FIRE-078A
9149 FIRE 078B TRAINING INSTRUCT 1B 2.5 08:00a-12:15p MTWRF PSA15 Brakebill,J Note: 1 week class: 01/12 - 01/16 12:45p-05:00p MTWRF PSA15
Health Education
HE 001 is a survey course that studies all the major topics evolved with the maintenance of optimum health for the individual and society. Advisory: ENG-050
9105 HE 001 PERS&COMM HEALTH 3.0 08:00a-11:35a MTWRF MSTC250 Armstrong,T 9107 HE 001 PERS&COMM HEALTH 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF MSTC251 Vineyard,R
History
HIST 017 is a survey of the political and social development of the United States from the discovery of America through the Reconstruction period. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 3B, 4F
9191 HIST 017 U.S.HISTORY 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF SOC8 Killian,T 9172 HIST 017 U.S.HISTORY 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF NDIO306 Benavides,E
Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9198 HIST 017 U.S.HISTORY 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Zappia,D
Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
HIST 018 is a survey of the political and social development of the United States from the Reconstruction Period to the present. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 3B, 4F
9143 HIST 018 U.S.HISTORY 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF NDIO306 Benavides,E Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9148 HIST 018 U.S.HISTORY 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF SOC8 Hanes,W 9192 HIST 018 U.S.HISTORY 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Radzikowski,J
Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Kinesiology
KINE 006 encompasses a wide spectrum of issues relating to developing skills for personal protection, health and fitness. Students learn how to assess potentially dangerous situations and how they can be avoided as well as learning how to use their bodies and voices as weapons. Students will learn theory and design of current fitness and health trends to improve their overall wellness.
9111 KINE 006 WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF KINE103 Ansley,W
Mass Communication
MC 001 introduces students to the contributions and influences of mass media in popular culture.
Advisory: ENG-051 IGETC: 4G
9138 MC 001 INTRO TO MASS MEDIA 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF CMH4 Jackson,L
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INTERSESSION
Many courses at COD
utilize Blackboard.
Students are expected
to be able to access the
Internet and
Blackboard either
from one of the several
campus computer labs
or from their own
computer.
I
nterested in a
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Intersession class?
Look for Details on
the College of the
Desert home page:
collegeofthedesert.edu/All online students must:
1. Complete the
standard admission and
registration process.
2. Access the online
class (or classes) at
collegeofthedesert.edu/on or before
January 5, 2015 to
begin the course.
3. Have their own
computers and
INTERNET access.
The college does not
provide computers or
INTERNET access for
students in online
classes.
SECT COURSE TITLE U TIME DAYS BLDG/RM INSTRUCTOR
INTERSESSION
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WINTER INTERSESSION classes meet Monday - Friday - Jan. 5 - Jan. 23
Mathematics
MATH 060 covers adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, signed numbers, fractions, and decimals with an introduction of variable expressions to prepare students for algebra. Prerequisite: MATH-070 Advisory: RDG-050
9103 MATH 060 PRE-ALGEBRA 3.0 08:30a-11:30a MTWRF MATH3 Kalpakoff,S 11:40a-01:20p MTWRF SOC15
9117 MATH 060 PRE-ALGEBRA 3.0 08:30p-11:30a MTWRF SOC15 Maerean,G 11:40a-01:20p MTWRF MATH3
9115 MATH 060 PRE-ALGEBRA 3.0 08:30a-01:20p MTWRF NDIO206 Podlesny,B Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course.
MATH 070 covers adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational numbers. Advisory: RDG-050 9125 MATH 070 ARITHMETIC 2.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF SOC12 Kleinfelter,D 9159 MATH 070 ARITHMETIC 2.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF SOC12 Kleinfelter,D
9121 MATH 070 ARITHMETIC 2.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF NDIO302 Radu,I Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course.
Music
MUS 010 is a survey of music history and performance practice. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 3A
9178 MUS 010 INTRO TO MUSIC 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF NDIO104 Sheldon,V Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course 9141 MUS 010 INTRO TO MUSIC 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Stupin,M
Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
MUS 012 is a basic course in music theory designed to develop an understanding of notation, rhythm, pitch, keys, scales, intervals, triads and music terminology. IGETC: 3A
9140 MUS 012 FUNDAMENTALS/MUSIC 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Fesmire,A Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Natural Resources
NR 001 is an environmental science course examining the impacts of humans on this planet. Topics covered include ecology, water, pollution, atmospheric change, energy and population.
Prerequisite: ENG-070 or ENG-050 Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in NR-001L IGETC: 5B
9161 NR 001 CONSV NATRL RESRS 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Morgan,E Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Philosophy
PHIL 012 covers the great religions in philosophical perspective. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 3B, 4G 9168 PHIL 012 RELIGIONS WORLD 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF NDIO307 Poland,A
Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9118 PHIL 012 RELIGIONS WORLD 3.0 06:00p-09:35p MTWRF SOC14 Smith,M PHIL 013 Death - The Final Frontier Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 3B
9122 PHIL 013 PERSP ON DEATH/DYING 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF SOC14 Culbertson,P
VIRTUAL
ACADEMIC
SKILLS CENTER
and eTutoring
OPEN 24/7
Students
generally want
to find things
quickly and
easily. They
should get the
best resources
possible. College
of the Desert’s
Virtual
Academic Skills
Center (VASC)
provides just
this kind of
service for
students who
need help with
basic skills.
VASC provides
on-line instruc
tional software,
Web links, and
VASC Web
Guides, all
designed
specifically for
students who
need quality
help NOW.
www
.collegeof
thedesert.edu/vasc
Intersession
Start and End Dates
All Intersession
classes begin Monday,
January 5 and end
Friday, January 23
unless otherwise
noted. Students will
complete 1/14 of the
course each day,
making attendance
at all meetings
essential for success.
8
INTERSESSION
BOOKSTORE
(760) 773-2564
Codesert.bkstr.com
The College of the Desert Bookstore, located on the first floor of the Cravens Student Services Center, contains all needed course materials, whether required or optional. Both new and used textbooks are available for purchase, and there are also many textbooks available for rent and in digital format.
The Bookstore also carries a wide variety of school supplies (imprinted and non-imprinted), in addition to software, elec-tronics, and Samsung Tablets. BarCharts and other reference materials are also available to assist students in their academic endeavors. In addition, College of the Desert clothing and gift items are available, as well as a variety of snacks, drinks, and sundries. Regular Bookstore hours are Monday Thursday 8:00 am -7:00 pm, Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The bookstore has extended hours during the first two weeks of each semester. For more information, call 760-773-2564, or visit our website at collegeofthedesertshop.com. The bookstore website can also be accessed from the college website. Near the top right of the main page, click on the "Student Services" tab, and from there click on "bookstore."
SECT COURSE TITLE U TIME DAYS BLDG/RM INSTRUCTOR
Political Science
PS 001 is an introduction to the principles, organization and politics of the National Government of the United States, including the study of State and local government. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 4H 9124 PS 001 INTRO TO GOVERNMENT 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF MSTC251 Simpson,R 9129 PS 001 INTRO TO GOVERNMENT 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF NDIO101 Cosgrove,K
Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9187 PS 001 INTRO TO GOVERNMENT 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Butler,S
Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Psychology
PSY 001 is an introduction to psychology and defines the principles and theories governing the scientific study of affect, behavior and cognition, which include developmental psychology, states of consciousness, psychotropic agents, learning, memory, motivation, social psychology, and psychological disorders.
Advisory: ENG-051 IGETC: 4I
9185 PSY 001 GEN PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF SOC9 Redfern,R 9173 PSY 001 GEN PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 06:00p-09:35p MTWRF SOC8 Elliott,G 9131 PSY 001 GEN PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Jones,C
Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
9120 PSY 001 GEN PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Howard,J Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Note: Section 9120 is a DEMAND class and may open when other sections of PSY-001 have filled. PSY 003 is a life span course that focuses on the behavioral patterns found at each level of normal human
development, including the interrelationships of psychological, sociological, cognitive, and physical development from birth to senescence. Advisory: ENG-051, PSY-001 IGETC: 4I
9137 PSY 003 DEVLPMNTL PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 06:00p-09:35p MTWRF SOC9 Emerson,L
Sociology
SOC 001 is a survey of the characteristics of social life, the processes of social interaction, and the tools of sociological investigation. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 4J
9133 SOC 001 INTRO SOCIOLOGY 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF NDIO308 Black,A Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
9175 SOC 001 INTRO SOCIOLOGY 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Tortoris,N Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
9177 SOC 001 INTRO SOCIOLOGY 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Alvarez,R Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Note: Section 9177 is a DEMAND class and may open when other sections of SOC-001 have filled. SOC 003 is a study of the fundamental concepts and techniques of statistical analysis that are encountered in
all areas of Social Science. Prerequisite: ENG-051 & MATH-040 IGETC: 2A*
9197 SOC 003 FUND OF STATISTICS 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF B7 Tortoris,N SOC 004 is an introduction to the process of thinking, logic, and reasoning from a sociological perspective. The goal is to develop the critical understanding and effective analysis of arguments, personal problems, and social issues. Prerequisite: ENG-001A & MATH-050 or MATH-054 IGETC: 1B
9171 SOC 004 SOC/CRIT THINKING 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF NDIO305 Black,A Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9189 SOC 004 SOC/CRIT THINKING 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF SOC13 Palacios,J 9181 SOC 004 SOC/CRIT THINKING 3.0 54 TOTAL HOURS TBA FULLONLN Milliken-Setser,R
Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 5th to begin the course.
Evening Classes
appear in BOLD
print throughout
this schedule
INTERSESSION
9
SECT COURSE TITLE U TIME DAYS BLDG/RM INSTRUCTOR
WINTER INTERSESSION classes meet Monday - Friday - Jan. 5 - Jan. 23
Speech
SP 001 students develop better interpersonal communication skills, including conflict resolution, listening, nonverbal communication, and verbal communication. Advisory: ENG-001A
9195 SP 001 INTRO INTERPRSNL COM 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF COM201 Reed,E
9155 SP 001 INTRO INTERPRSNL COM 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF NDIO203 Ciraulo,S Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9136 SP 001 INTRO INTERPRSNL COM 3.0 06:00p-09:35p MTWRF COM103 Jazan,A
SP 004 students learn to develop an effective style of public communication, including informative, expository, persuasive, extemporaneous, and impromptu forms of speaking. Advisory: ENG-001A IGETC: 1C 9113 SP 004 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF COM102 Walker,G 9116 SP 004 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3.0 08:30a-12:05p MTWRF NDIO104 Bashore,D
Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9112 SP 004 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF COM104 Jazan,A 9123 SP 004 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF NDIO307 Currie,F
Note: This OFF-CAMPUS CLASS meets at the Indio Campus, 45524 Oasis Street, Indio. Students at off-campus sites should allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class. Non-Participation and excessive absences may be grounds for being dropped from a course. 9114 SP 004 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3.0 06:00p-09:35p MTWRF COM104 Reed,E
Theatre Arts
TA 001 is a survey of theatre from its origins to the present time. Advisory: ENG-050 IGETC: 3B
9165 TA 001 INTRO TO THEATRE 3.0 01:00p-04:35p MTWRF MSTC250 Dean,R
Intersession
Start and End Dates
All Intersession
classes begin Monday,
January 5 and end
Friday, January 23
unless otherwise
noted. Students will
complete 1/14 of the
course each day,
making attendance
at all meetings
essential for success.
Reading & English Assessment & Advisement
10
LEVEL
ESL
Reading
Skills
Score
ESL
Language
Use
&
Sentence
Meaning
Scores
(Combined)
Accuplacer
Reading
Comprehension
Score
Accuplacer
Sentence
Skills
SCORE
PLACEMENT
WITH
COMPLETION
OF
ESL
71,
TAKE
ENG
001A
ABOVE
85:
READING
REQUIREMENT
MET
100
Ͳ
120:
ENG
001A
SCORE
PLACEMENT
206
Ͳ
240:
ESL
071
&
ESL
071A¹
65
Ͳ
84:
ENG
071
or
ESL
71
85
Ͳ
99:
ENG
071
SCORE
PLACEMENT
102
Ͳ
120:
ESL
070
170
Ͳ
205:
ESL
070
&
ESL
070A¹
50
Ͳ
64:
ENG
070
60
Ͳ
84:
ENG
070
SCORE
PLACEMENT
57
Ͳ
101:
ESL
069
116
Ͳ
169:
ESL
069
&
ESL
069A¹
SCORE
PLACEMENT
0
Ͳ
56:
NON
Ͳ
CREDIT
COURSES
ARE
RECOMMENDED
0
Ͳ
115:
NON
Ͳ
CREDIT
COURSES
ARE
RECOMMENDED
0
Ͳ
49:
NON
Ͳ
CREDIT
COURSES
ARE
RECOMMENDED
0
Ͳ
59:
NON
Ͳ
CREDIT
COURSES
ARE
RECOMMENDED
ESL
69/69A
ESL
70/70A
ENGLISH
70
ESL
71/71A**
ENGLISH
71**
ENGLISH
1A*
ENGLISH
1A*
*Meets
English
graduation
requirement
**Meets
Reading
graduation
requirement
Integrated
ENGLISH/READING
or
ESL/READING
ͲͲ
ESL
69,
English/ESL
70
&
71
¹
Students
are
strongly
encouraged
to
enroll
in
the
appropriate
grammar
course.
Integrated
courses
combine
English
and
Reading
curriculum
into
one
course,
allowing
students
to
meet
these
requirements
simultaneously.
Students
who
place
into
English
51
and
Reading
50
or
English
50
and
Reading
51
should
see
a
counselor
or
the
Dean
of
the
School
of
Communication
and
Humanities
for
advisement
if
they
are
interested
in
taking
an
Integrated
Course.
REFER
TO
YOUR
PLACEMENT
SCORES
FOR
HELP
IN
FINDING
THE
CORRECT
ENGLISH
OR
READING
COURSES.
See
a
counselor
or
advisor
prior
to
registration
to
ensure
appropriate
course
selection.
StudentsareencouragedtomeettheReadingrequirementbeforeenrollinginEnglish1A.
INTEGRATED
ENGLISH
AND
READING
COURSES
English/Reading
Sequence
based
on
combined
ESL
Language
Use/Sentence
Meaning
AND
ESL
Reading
Skills
scores
based
on
Accuplacer
Sentence
Skills
AND
Reading
Comprehension
scores
based
on
combined
ESL
Language
Use/Sentence
Meaning
AND
Reading
Comprehension
scores
ESL/Reading
Sequence
Reading Assessment & Advisement
11
Reading
READING
61
is
an
accelerated
course
that
allows
a
student
to
complete
their
readingrequirementinonesemesternomattertheirenteringreading
assessment.READING51allowsstudenttocompletetheirreading
requirement
if
they
are
entering
at
a
higher
level.
Level
ESL
Reading
Skills
Score
Accuplacer
Reading
Comprehension
Score
Score
Placement
Above
85:
READING
REQUIREMENT
MET
Score
Placement
102
Ͳ
120:
RDG
061
50
Ͳ
84:
RDG
061
Score
Placement
65
Ͳ
84:
RDG
051
Score
Placement
0
Ͳ
49:
NON
Ͳ
CREDT
COURSES
ARE
RECOMMENDED
RDG51andRDG61willbothmeetyourReadinggraduationrequirement.
Mathematics Assessment & Advisement
12
Sequence of Mathematics Courses:
LEVEL
ACCUPLACER
ARITHMETIC only
> 90: MATH 001A
86-99: MATH 001A or 012
70-85: MATH 012
43-69: MATH 5
(for Calculus track) ORMATH 10
(non-Calculus track) ORMATH 13
(non-Calculus track) ORMATH 14
(non-Calculus track)< 43: see Algebra score
(Students are advised to consult with a Math Advisor or Counselor before enrolling in College Level Math.)
ACCUPLACER
ALGEBRA only
75 -120:
MATH 040 or
see College Level Math score
0 - 74:
MATH 054
75 -120:
MATH 054
or see Algebra score
36 - 74:
MATH 060
0 - 35:
MATH 70
or a Non-credit course
ACCUPLACER
COLLEGE LEVEL MATH
RANGE III
RANGE II
RANGE I
DEVELOP-MENTAL
MATH 070
Arithmetic
MATH 060
Pre Algebra
MATH 054
Beginning Algebra
MATH 030
Geometry
*
MATH 040
Intermediate Algebra
MATH 010
College Algebra
MATH 002B
Linear Algebra
MATH 002A
Multivariate Calculus
MATH 002C
Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 005
Trigonometry
MATH 012
Pre-Calculus
MATH 001A
Calculus
MATH 001B
Calculus
MATH 013
Liberal Arts Math
MATH 014
Statistical Methods
13
Spring 2015 Final Exam Schedule
13
IF CLASS MEETS AT: ON THESE DAYS: EXAM IS: ON: DATE: ANYTIME SATURDAY - See Note (5) REG TIME SAT MAY 16 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, or 8:00 AM MT, MW, or M only 8:00 AM MON MAY 18 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, or 8:00 AM MWF, WR, or W only 8:00 AM WED MAY 20 08:30 or 09:00 AM MT, MW, or M only 8:00 AM MON MAY 18 07:30, 8:00, or 09:00 AM TR or T only 8:00 AM TUE MAY 19 08:00 or 08:30 AM MTWR or MTWRF 8:00 AM THUR MAY 21 08:00 or 08:30 AM R only 8:00 AM THUR MAY 21 08:00, 08:30, or 9:00 AM F only 8:00 AM FRI MAY 22
9:00 AM MTWR 8:00 AM TUE MAY 19 9:00 AM MWF or MTWRF 8:00 AM FRI MAY 22 9:30 AM TR 10:00 AM THUR MAY 21 9:30 or 10:00 AM MW or MWF 10:00 AM MON MAY 18 10:00, 10:30 or 11:00 AM TR 10:00 AM TUE MAY 19 10:00 AM MTWR, MTWRF, or TWRF 10:00 AM THUR MAY 21
10:00 AM F only 10:00 AM FRI MAY 22
11:00 AM MTWR or MTWRF 10:00 AM TUE MAY 19
11:00 AM MW 10:00 AM WED MAY 20
11:00 AM MWF or MTWF 10:00 AM FRI MAY 22
12:00 N MTWR 10:00 AM WED MAY 20
12:00 or 12:30 PM T only 12:00 N TUE MAY 19 12:30 PM MW, MWF or M only 12:00 N MON MAY 18 12:30 or 1:00 PM TR or R only 12:00 N THUR MAY 21 1:00 or 1:15 PM MW or M only 12:00 N MON MAY 18 1:00 PM MTWR or T only 12:00 N TUE MAY 19 1:30 or 2:00 PM M only 2:00 PM MON MAY 18 1:30 or 2:15 PM T only 2:00 PM TUE MAY 19 2:00 PM MWF or MTWRF 12:00 N FRI MAY 22
2:00 PM MTWR 2:00 PM THUR MAY 21
2:00 or 2:15 PM TR 2:00 PM TUE MAY 19
2:00 or 2:15 PM W only 2:00 PM WED MAY 20 2:00 or 2:15 PM R only 2:00 PM THUR MAY 21 2:00 or 2:45 PM MW 2:00 PM WED MAY 20
2:30 PM MW 2:00 PM MON MAY 18
2:30 PM TR 2:00 PM THUR MAY 21
3:00 PM MWF, MTW or MTWRF 2:00 PM FRI MAY 22
3:30 PM MW 4:00 PM MON MAY 18
3:30 or 4:00 PM M only 4:00 PM MON MAY 18
3:30 or 4:00 PM TR 4:00 PM TUE MAY 19
3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 PM T only 4:00 PM TUE MAY 19 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 PM W only 4:00 PM WED MAY 20 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 PM R only 4:00 PM THUR MAY 21
4:00 PM MW or MTWR 4:00 PM WED MAY 20
5:00, 5:15, 5:30 or 6:00 PM M only 6:00 PM MON MAY 18 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 or 6:00 PM MTWR, TR, or T only 6:00 PM TUE MAY 19 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 or 6:00 PM MW or W only 6:00 PM WED MAY 20 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 or 6:00 PM R only 6:00 PM THUR MAY 21 6:30, 6:50, 7:00, 7:30 or 8:00 PM MW or M only 8:00 PM MON MAY 18 6:30, 6:50, 7:00, 7:30 or 8:00 PM T only 8:00 PM TUE MAY 19 6:30, 6:50, 7:00, 7:30 or 8:00 PM W only 8:00 PM WED MAY 20
1.Full- termclasses meet only once during final exam week, at the scheduled exam time (right). If the exam start time does not appear on this page, the exam should start at the closest time afterthe regular start time of the class in the same room as the regularly scheduled class location. 2. Short- termclasses meet as regularly scheduled during final exam week. The final exam is held at the last class meeting.
3. Off - Site day and night classes meet only once during final exam week, at the sched-uled exam time (right). If the exam start time does not appear on this page, the exam should start at the closest time afterthe regular start time of the class.
4. W VC Off-Campus classes meet only once during final exam week, at the first regu-larly scheduled class starting time, for a two-hour exam. 5. Sa turday classesmeet as regularly scheduled during final exam week. The final exam is given during the last class meeting on May 16. 6. Nursing/Health Sciences exams are scheduled by the Health Sciences.
7. All students are expected to complete a final examination for all their registered courses as assigned by their instructor. All examinations will, so far as practicable, be conducted in writing and a maximum time will be assigned before each examination. Students are required to take the final examination at the appointed time and place in order to secure credit. Students who are in need of special accommodations should arrange this with their instructor well in advance of taking the final exam. Students who miss a final exam due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a sudden illness, should provide documented evidence to the instructor if the student is seeking a make-up exam. Any challenge or exception to this policy must be approved by the Executive Vice President, Student Success and Student Learning or the EVP’s
