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Glossary of termsAcademic Renewal: A policy which allows a student to petition to exclude prior substandard course work from their transcript which is not reflective of their current demonstrated ability. Obtain petition from the Counseling Center.

Academic Review committee: A process by which students can petition to deviate from the College’s policies and procedures. Obtain petition from the Counseling Center.

Articulation Agreements: A list of courses offered at Palomar College which are acceptable at transfer universities as equivalent in content (or as acceptable substitutes) to those courses offered by the universities. These lists are available in the Counseling Center and online at http://www.assist.org.

ASSiSt: The official internet site (www.assist.org) that contains all articulation agreements between California Community Colleges, the California State Uni-versity, and the University of California.

Associate in Arts (AA) Degree: Awarded upon completion of course work totaling not fewer than 60 degree applicable units in areas of: a) General Educa-tion, b) Major, c) Electives. Must apply by appropriate deadlines.

Auditing: To take a course without being graded or receiving credit, available to students by petition only.

california Articulation number (cAn): Courses or course sequences which will be accepted in lieu of designated CAN courses or sequences at par-ticipating campuses in California.

catalog: A book published once a year that governs students’ progress toward degrees and certificates and contains course descriptions, programs, require-ments, policies and procedures.

certificate of Achievement (cA): Awarded upon completion of specified course work in a vocational/occupational program.

certificate of Proficiency (cP): Designed to certify basic workplace compe-tencies and job readiness. Awarded upon completion of specified course work.

class Schedule: A booklet of class offerings, times, and locations published each term. The class schedule also contains enrollment information, add and drop deadlines, testing dates and times, and other general information.

college-Prep classes (non-degree appropriate): These courses, principal-ly in the basic skills areas, prepare students to perform satisfactorily in associate and baccalaureate appropriate classes. Students can take no more than 30 units of these courses; they do not apply to the degree.

continuing Student: One who has attended classes during the previous regular term.

continuous enrollment: Attendance at Palomar College for more than 30% (about 4 weeks) of each regular term. For graduation purposes, it is defined as attendance in one semester or two quarters (excluding Summer Session) within a calendar year in either the CSU or California CC system.

Directed Study: Individual study for advanced students which may include class work, research, or projects that do not fit into the context of regularly scheduled classes. Department chairperson approval required for enrollment.

educational Plan: A document generated by a student and a Palomar Col-lege Counselor that allows the student and institution together to identify the student’s educational objectives, and to formulate a method for reaching them.

Full-time: A study load of 12 or more units per semester. The normal full-time load in Summer is 6 units. Nursing students are considered full-time with 9 units in nursing courses.

General education (Ge) Requirements: Also known as breadth or core requirements, these patterns of courses are designed to expose students to broad areas of knowledge.

Grade Point Average (GPA): Determined by dividing total grade points earned by total academic (A-FW) units attempted.

Grade Points: Points given for academic (evaluative) grades. A = 4 points D = 1 point B = 3 points F = 0 points C = 2 points FW = 0 points per unit of credit

Half-time: A study load of 6 – 81/2 units per semester.

iGetc (intersegmental General education transfer curriculum): A general education program that California community college transfer students can use to fulfill all lower-division G.E. requirements at most CSU or UC cam-puses (see a counselor for exceptions).

Lower Division/Upper Division: In colleges and universities, lower division means freshman and sophomore years and upper division means junior and se-nior years. Community colleges provide lower division course work for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Lower Division transfer Pattern (LDtP): The LDTP program (effective Fall 2009) guarantees qualified students admission to the CSU and major of their choice.

Major: A major is a group of courses related to a defined area of study. All col-leges and universities require students to declare and pursue a major.

noncredit certificate of completion (nc): Designed to lead to im-proved employability or job opportunities. Awarded upon completion of speci-fied course work.

noncredit courses: A variety of courses offered with no unit credit. The courses are taught by credentialed instructors and provide remedial, develop-mental, occupational, and other general educational opportunities to citizens of the community.

Probation: A warning status that scholastic standards are not being met.

Semester: A 17-week period of class work.

tAG (transfer Admission Guarantee): Palomar College has TAG programs with seven UC campuses. All of these agreements guarantee admission into the University and some guarantee admission into the major.

tech Prep: A program in which high school students can earn college credit for certain occupational courses completed at their respective high schools.

three-Quarter time: A study load of 9 – 111/2 units per semester.

transcript (of Record): An official copy of the record of classes attempted and/or completed by a student. The transcript is maintained by the Palomar College Records Office and is considered confidential. It may be viewed or released only with permission of the student.

tuition (enrollment Fees): A charge for instruction.

tutor: A person, recommended by faculty as knowledgeable in specified sub-jects, who is available through Tutoring Services free of charge to work with an enrolled individual in need of special assistance with course work.

Unit of credit: A credit or semester unit represents one hour of class work per week for one semester. It is expected that most students will spend two hours outside class in preparation for each hour of lecture. Slightly less outside preparation time is expected in laboratory. Three hours of laboratory per week are approximately the equivalent of one unit.

Units Attempted: Credit units in which the student was enrolled beyond the 30% point of any course whether or not a passing grade was earned or the student withdrew from the course before its completion.

Work experience: A program that combines classroom studies with on-the-job experiences.

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AA.A. Degree, General Studies ...............................................................................................182A.A. Degree Major and Certificate Programs .................................................................60Absences ............................................................................................................................................36Academic Assignments.............................................................................................................285Academic Counseling ..................................................................................................................24Academic Dismissal ......................................................................................................................40Academic Integrity ........................................................................................................................32Academic Policies ..........................................................................................................................36Academic Probation .....................................................................................................................40Academic Regulations and Standards ..................................................................................36Academic Renewal Regulations ................................................................................... 36, 301Academic Review Committee, Definition of ................................................................301Accelerated Students, Special Admission for ...................................................................16Accounting, A.A. Degree/Certificate ....................................................................................66Accounting Courses .....................................................................................................................66Accreditation ...................................................................................................................................... 1Accuracy Statement ....................................................................................................................... 1Adding Classes, Procedures for ..............................................................................................20Administration of Justice Courses .........................................................................................67Administration of Justice – General, A.A. Degree .........................................................67Administration of Justice – Homeland Security, A.A. Degree .................................67Administration of Justice – Investigations, A.A. Degree ............................................67Administration of Justice–Law Enforcement, A.A. Degree ........................................68Administrative Assistant, A.A. Degree/Certificate ......................................................223Administrative Emeriti ..............................................................................................................295Administrative Medical Assisting, A.A. Degree/Certificate .....................................211Administrative Withdrawal .......................................................................................................20Admission and Registration ......................................................................................................16Admission, Application for .........................................................................................................16Admission to Advanced Standing ..........................................................................................18Admission to Special Programs ..............................................................................................16Admissions and Records ............................................................................................................24Admissions Policy ...........................................................................................................................16Admissions Program for Accelerated Students ..............................................................16Adult Basic Education Courses ............................................................................................279Adult Fitness/Health Management, Certificate ............................................................232Advanced Placement Exams ....................................................................................................41Advertising, Marketing, and Merchandising, A.A. Degree/ Certificate ..............112Africana Studies, Certificate .....................................................................................................70Africana Studies Courses ...........................................................................................................70Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration, Certificate ..................................................266Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (ROP) Courses ..............................266Aircraft Commercial Pilot, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..................................................106Alcohol and Drugs Policy ..........................................................................................................32Alcohol and Other Drug Studies, A.A. Degree/Certificate .................71, 239, 251Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Courses .......................................................................71American Indian Studies, Certificate ....................................................................................72American Indian Studies Courses .........................................................................................72American Sign Language Courses .........................................................................................74American Sign Language/English Interpreter Training Program, A.A. Degree/Certificate ......................................................................................................74American Studies Courses ........................................................................................................76

Anatomy .............................................................................................................................................76Anthropology Courses ...............................................................................................................77Application Deadlines – International Students .............................................................16Application for Admission (see Calendar for dates)....................................................16Applications Support Specialist, Certificate ..................................................................267Apprenticeship Training Courses, A.A. Degrees/Certificates ...................................79 Acoustical Installer .................................................................................................................79 Carpentry ...................................................................................................................................80 Drywall/Lather .........................................................................................................................84 Electrician ..................................................................................................................................85 Inside Wireman .......................................................................................................................86 Plasterer ......................................................................................................................................88 Residential Wireman .............................................................................................................90 Sheet Metal ...............................................................................................................................90 Sound and Communications Systems Installer .......................................................91 Sound Technician ....................................................................................................................91 Work Experience ...................................................................................................................92Arabic courses.................................................................................................................................92Archaeological Excavator, Certificate ..................................................................................77Archaeological Surveyor and Laboratory Assistant, Certificate ............................77Archaeology A.A. Degree ..........................................................................................................77Architectural Drafting Technology, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..................................157Art Courses ......................................................................................................................................96Art Design Courses ..................................................................................................................101Art Illustration Courses ...........................................................................................................102Articulation, Definition of ............................................................................................... 24, 301Assessment, Advisement and Orientation ........................................................................17Assistant Teacher, Certificate ...............................................................................................124Associate Degree, General Studies ...................................................................................182Associate in Arts (A.A. Degree), Definition of ............................................................301Associate in Arts Degree ...........................................................................................................46Associate in Arts Degree, Second ........................................................................................49Associated Student Government ..........................................................................................27Astronomy, A.A. Degree/Certificate .................................................................................102Astronomy Courses ..................................................................................................................102Astronomy, Planetarium...........................................................................................................102Athletic/Intercollegiate Programs................................................................................ 24, 103Athletics ..............................................................................................................................................24Athletics and Competitive Sports Courses ..................................................................103Attendance ........................................................................................................................................36Auditing a Class ................................................................................................................... 36, 301Auditing Fee......................................................................................................................................20Auto Body Work, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..........................................................104, 266Auto Chassis and Drive Lines, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..........................................104Automotive Technology Courses .......................................................................................105Automotive Technology (ROP) Courses ........................................................................266Automotive Upholstery, Certificate ..................................................................................275Aviation Operations and Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate .......................106Aviation Sciences Courses .....................................................................................................107

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BBasic Education ............................................................................................................................279Basic Police Academy, Certificate ..........................................................................................68Basic Skills Course Limitations ................................................................................................36Behavior Rules and Regulations, Student ...........................................................................33Biology Courses ...........................................................................................................................109Biology – General, A.A. Degree/Certificate...................................................................108Biology – Preprofessional, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...................................................108Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW) ...............................................................................25Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk, Certificate .....................................................................66Bookstore Services .......................................................................................................................24Borrego Springs Site, Palomar College ................................................................................. 8Botany Courses ...........................................................................................................................111Broadcast Journalism, Certificate of Proficiency .........................................................205Business Administration, A.A. Degree ...............................................................................112Business General A.A. Degree..............................................................................................112Business Courses ........................................................................................................................113Business Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..........................................................116Business Management Courses ...........................................................................................116

cCabinet and Furniture Technology Courses ..................................................................118Cabinetmaking and Furniture Design, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...........................117Cabinetmaking and Millwork, A.A. Degree/Certificate ............................................117Cal Grant ...........................................................................................................................................25Calendar, College ............................................................................................................................. 5California Articulation Number (CAN) System ................................................. 64, 301California Residence Requirements ......................................................................................16California State University General Education (CSUGE) Requirements ..........51California State University (CSU)System ..........................................................................50Camp Pendleton Site, Palomar College ................................................................................ 8CAN Courses .................................................................................................................................64CAN System ....................................................................................................................................64Career and Technical Education Courses .......................................................................279Career Services ..............................................................................................................................24Carpentry Apprenticeship Training, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...................................80Carpentry Apprenticeship Training Courses ....................................................................81Catalog, College, Definition of .............................................................................................301Catalog, Publishing Credits of (inside back cover) .....................................................313Certificate of Achievement ........................................................................................... 49, 301Certificate of Proficiency ................................................................................................ 49, 301Challenging Prerequisites ...........................................................................................................18Chemistry, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...................................................................................121Chemistry Courses ....................................................................................................................121Chicano Studies Courses ........................................................................................................123Child Development Assistant Teacher, Certificate .....................................................124 Child Development Courses ................................................................................................126Child Development Early Childhood Administration, A.A, Degree/Certificate.......................................................................................................124Child Development Early Intervention Assistant, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...124Child Development Early Intervention Teacher, A.A. Degree/Certificate ......125Child Development Infant/Toddler Teacher, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..............125Child Development Preschool Teacher, A.A. Degree/Certificate .......................126

Child Development School Age Assistant, Certificate.............................................126Child Development Working with Families, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..............126Children’s Center ...........................................................................................................................24Chinese Courses, ........................................................................................................................129Cinema, A.A. Degree/Certificate.........................................................................................130Cinema Courses ..........................................................................................................................130Cisco, Certificate .........................................................................................................................139Citations, Parking ............................................................................................................................32Citizenship Courses ...................................................................................................................280Class Cancellations/Changes ....................................................................................................20Class Schedule ...................................................................................................................... 20, 301Classification, Student ..................................................................................................................19CLEP .....................................................................................................................................................41Clery Act ............................................................................................................................................33Clinical Medical Assisting, A.A. Degree/Certificate ....................................................211College Centers ............................................................................................................................... 8College Governing Board ............................................................................................................ 6College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ...................................................................41College Organization ..................................................................................................................... 6College-Prep Classes (non-degree appropriate), Definition of ..........................301 Comet Center .................................................................................................................................27Commercial and Personal Insurance Services, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........200Commercial Photography, Certificate ..............................................................................230 Communications Courses ......................................................................................................131Community Development Seminars ...................................................................................19Community Education .................................................................................................................19Competence Requirements .....................................................................................................46Computer Assisted Drafting, A.A. Degree/Certificate .............................................157Computer Network Administration,with Emphasis in Cisco and Linux Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate .....................................139Computer Network Administration,with Emphasis in Cisco and Microsoft Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate ............................139 Computer Network Administration,with Emphasis in Microsoft and Linux Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate.............................140 Computer Science, A.A. Degree/Certificate .................................................................132Computer Science and Information Systems - Computer Science Courses..............................................................................................133Computer Science and Information Systems - Database Courses..................................................................................................................135Computer Science and Information Systems - Information Technology Courses ....................................................................................137Computer Science and Information Systems - Networking Courses ............................................................................................................140Computer Science and Information Systems - Web Technology Courses ..................................................................................................143Computer Science and Information Systems Courses ............................................133Computer Science and Information Systems (ROP) Courses ............................268Coomputer Science with Emphasis in Video Gaming, A.A. Degree/Certificate .....................................................................132Computer Technology, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................................................267ConAp Program .............................................................................................................................28Conduct Code, Student .............................................................................................................33Conferring of Degrees and Certificates ............................................................................49

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Construction Inspection, A.A. Degree/Certificate .....................................................144Construction Inspection Courses.......................................................................................144Construction Technology Courses .....................................................................................144Continuing Education for Nurses .......................................................................................219Continuing Student, Definition of .......................................................................................301Continuous Enrollment, Definition of ..............................................................................301Cooperative Education Courses .........................................................................................145Corequisite ........................................................................................................................................18Correct Use of English ................................................................................................................37Counseling Services ......................................................................................................................24Counseling Courses...................................................................................................................145Course Information ......................................................................................................................64Course Numbering System ......................................................................................................64Course Repetition .........................................................................................................................37Credit by Examination .................................................................................................................37Credit/No Credit Classes ..........................................................................................................38Critical Thinking Statement .......................................................................................................38Culinary Arts, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..................................................................146, 270Culinary Arts Courses ...................................................................................................147, 271Culinary Skills, Certificate .............................................................................................147, 271

DDance, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...........................................................................................148Dance Courses ............................................................................................................................149Data Entry Clerk, Certificate ................................................................................................223Dates and Penalties, Adding and Dropping Classes .....................................................20Dean’s List .........................................................................................................................................39Deans, Division .................................................................................................................................. 6Debts Owed to the College ....................................................................................................32Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) ...............42Degree Requirements, Palomar College ............................................................................46Dental Assisting (Registered Dental Assistant), A.A. Degree/Certificate .......154Dental Assisting Courses ........................................................................................................154Desktop Support Specialist - MCSA, Certificate .......................................................140Department/Division Organization ........................................................................................ 6Diesel Mechanics Technology Courses ............................................................................155Diesel Mechanics Technology (ROP) Courses .............................................................272Diesel Technology, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................................................155, 272Digital Animation, Compositing, and Music, Certificate.......................... 93,191, 214Digital Arts, Certificate ............................................................................................................186Digital Imaging, A.A. Degree/Certificate ................................................................186, 230Digital Media, Certificate...............................................................................................191, 243Digital Prepress Operator, Certificate..............................................................................186Digital Publishing, Certificate .................................................................................................187Digital Video, A.A. Degree/Certificate ....................................................................191, 243Directed Study, Definition of ................................................................................................301Disability Education Courses ................................................................................................280Disability Resource Center (DRC) .......................................................................................25Disability Resource Courses .................................................................................................156Discipline and Program Offerings ..........................................................................................60Dismissal .............................................................................................................................................40Distinguished Faculty Award .................................................................................................283

District Governing Board ............................................................................................................. 6District Map ........................................................................................................................................ 9District Policy ...................................................................................................................................12Diversity Policy ................................................................................................................................13Division Deans .................................................................................................................................. 6Drafting Technology Courses ................................................................................................159Drafting Technology-Multimedia, A.A. Degree/Certificate .....................................157Drafting Technology (ROP) Courses ................................................................................273Drafting Technology Technical, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..........................................158Dropping Classes, Procedures for .........................................................................................20Dropping Classes, Dates and Penalties ...............................................................................20Dropping Classes, Petition Appeal ........................................................................................20Drugs and Alcohol Policy ...........................................................................................................32Drywall/Lather Apprenticeship Training, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................84Drywall/Lather Apprenticeship Training Courses ..........................................................84

eEarly Childhood Administration, A.A. Degree/Certificate ......................................124Early Intervention Assistant, A.A. Degree/Certificate .............................................124Early Intervention Teacher, A.A. Degree/Certificate ................................................125Earth Sciences Courses ...........................................................................................................161E-Business, Certificate ..............................................................................................................112E-Commerce Design, Certificate ........................................................................................192Economics, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..................................................................................161Economics Courses ...................................................................................................................162Education Courses .....................................................................................................................162Educational Philosophy ...............................................................................................................12Educational Plan, Definition of .............................................................................................301Electrician Apprenticeship Training, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...................................85Electrician Apprenticeship Training Courses ....................................................................85Electro-Mechanical Drafting and Design, A.A. Degree/Certificate ....................158Electro-Mechanical Equipment Technician, Certificate .............................................162Electro-Mechanical Equipment Technician Courses ..................................................163Electronic Publisher, Certificate ...........................................................................................187Electronic Publishing, A.A. Degree/Certificate .............................................................187Electronic Tune up and Computer Control Systems, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...................................................................................................105Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology Courses ..................................163Emergency Loans ...........................................................................................................................25Emergency Medical Education Courses ..........................................................................164Emergency Medical Technician Basic .................................................................................164Emeriti, Administrative and Faculty ....................................................................................295Engineering, A.A. Degree .........................................................................................................166Engineering Courses .................................................................................................................167English, A.A. Degree ...................................................................................................................168English as a Second Language Courses .................................................................170, 280English, Correct Use of ...............................................................................................................37English Courses ............................................................................................................................168Enrollment Conditions ................................................................................................................18Enrollment Options ......................................................................................................................19Enrollment Procedures ...............................................................................................................19 Enrollment Fee ................................................................................................................................20

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Entertainment Technology Courses ..................................................................................172Entertainment Technology, Certificate of Achievement ................................172, 244Entrance Requirements ..............................................................................................................16Entrepreneurship Certificate ................................................................................................113Entry-Level Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding, Certificate .......................262Entry-Level Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Certificate ...................................................262Entry-Level Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Certificate ...............................................262Equal Opportunity (Title IX) ...................................................................................................13Escondido Center, Palomar College ....................................................................................... 8Escrow, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..........................................................................................247Evaluative Grades ..........................................................................................................................38Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S)/CARE .........................25

FFaculty ...............................................................................................................................................283Faculty Emeriti ..............................................................................................................................295Faculty Responsibilities ................................................................................................................36Fall Semester 2008 .......................................................................................................................... 5Fallbrook Site, Palomar College ................................................................................................ 8Family and Consumer Sciences Courses ........................................................................173Family and Consumer Sciences – General, A.A. Degree/Certificate ................173Fashion Courses ..........................................................................................................................175Fashion Design/Entry-Level, Certificate...........................................................................174Fashion Design/Technical, A.A. Degree ............................................................................174Fashion Merchandising/Entry-Level, Certificate ...........................................................174Fashion Merchandising Sales Associate, Certificate ...................................................175Fashion Merchandising/Technical, A.A. Degree ............................................................175Fast Track ............................................................................................................................................19Federal and State Grants ...........................................................................................................25Fees and Expenses ........................................................................................................................20Filipino/Tagalog Courses ..........................................................................................................256Financial Aid and Scholarships .................................................................................................25Financial Aid Application and Enrollment Fee Wavier .................................................19Financial Aid Disqualification/Ineligibility.............................................................................40Fine Art Photography, Certificate .......................................................................................230Fire Technology - General, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..................................................177Fire Technology – Emergency Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate .............177Fire Technology Courses .........................................................................................................178Food Services ..................................................................................................................................26Foreign Languages Courses ...................................................................................................180Foundation, Palomar College ...................................................................................................13French, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................................................................................180French Courses ............................................................................................................................181Freshman Classification ...............................................................................................................19Full Term Classes ............................................................................................................................19Full time Student, Definition of ............................................................................................301Furniture Making, A.A. Degree/Certificate .....................................................................118

GGEAR UP Program .......................................................................................................................26General Education Requirements .............................................................................. 48, 301 CSU ..................................................................................................................................................50

UC ....................................................................................................................................................53 Palomar College .........................................................................................................................48General Information .....................................................................................................................12General Studies, A.A. Degree ....................................................................................... 46, 182Geographic Information Systems, Certificate...............................................................183Geography Courses ..................................................................................................................183Geology, A.A. Degree ................................................................................................................184Geology Courses ........................................................................................................................184German Courses ........................................................................................................................185Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................................301Governing Board, District .....................................................................................................6, 12GPA Requirements .......................................................................................................................46Grade Changes ...............................................................................................................................39Grade Point Average (GPA), Definition of ....................................................................301Grade Points, Definition of ....................................................................................................301Grading and Transcripts ..............................................................................................................38Grading System ...............................................................................................................................38Grades .................................................................................................................................................39Graduation and Transfer Information, Graduation Requirements, Associate in Arts Degree ...................................................................46Grants, Federal and State ..........................................................................................................25Graphic Communications Courses ...................................................................................186Graphic Communications - Imaging & Publishing Courses ...................................188Graphic Communications - Imaging & Publishing (ROP) Courses ....................274Graphic Communications - Multimedia & Web Courses ......................................194 Graphic Communications - Multimedia & Web (ROP) Courses .......................274Graphic Communications Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate .....................187 Graphic Communications Production, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................188Graphic Design, A.A. Degree ........................................................................................ 93, 100Grievance Policy .............................................................................................................................34

HHalf-time, Definition of ............................................................................................................301Health and Safety Education Courses ..............................................................................281Health Courses ............................................................................................................................198Health Center Fee, Student ......................................................................................................20Health Services ...............................................................................................................................26History Courses ..........................................................................................................................198History of the College ................................................................................................................12Home Economics Education Courses ...................................................................200, 280Honesty Guidelines, Academic ................................................................................................32Honor’s Societies ...........................................................................................................................39Humanities Courses ..................................................................................................................200

iIGETC ....................................................................................................................................... 54, 301Illustration, A.A. Degree ................................................................................................... 94, 101Independent California Colleges and Universities ........................................................57Industrial Technology Courses ............................................................................................200Infant/Toddler Teacher, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................................................125Information Technology, A.A. Degree/Certificate........................................................136Institutional Food Service Training Courses ..................................................................200

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Insurance Services,Certificate ..............................................................................................201 Insurance Courses ......................................................................................................................201Inter-Club Council .........................................................................................................................27Interactive Media Design, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..................................94, 158, 192Interactive Web Multimedia and Audio, A.A./Certificate........................................192Intercollegiate Athletic Courses ..........................................................................................103Interior Design, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................................................................201Interior Design Courses ..........................................................................................................202International Administrative Assistant, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..........................223International Baccalaureate Examinations (IB) ................................................................42International Business Courses ............................................................................................203International Business, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...........................................................203International Education ...............................................................................................................26International Students ..................................................................................................................16International Student Capital Outlay Fee ..........................................................................20International Student Tuition ....................................................................................................20Internet, A.A. Degree/Certificate ............................................................................113, 193Internet Publisher Certificate ...............................................................................................193Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ......54, 57, 301Intersession Classes ......................................................................................................................19Italian Courses ..............................................................................................................................204

JJapanese Courses ........................................................................................................................204Java Software Development, Certificate .......................................................................132Journalism, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...................................................................................205Journalism Courses ....................................................................................................................205Judaic Studies Courses .............................................................................................................206

KKodaly Music Education, Certificate ..................................................................................214

LLate Start Classes ..........................................................................................................................19Law Enforcement (Administration of Justice), A.A. Degree .....................................68Learning Communities ................................................................................................................19Legal Secretary, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................................................................223Legal Studies, A.A. Degree ......................................................................................................206Legal Studies Courses ..............................................................................................................207Library Services ..............................................................................................................................26Library Technology, A.A. Degree/Certificate .................................................................208Library Technology Courses ..................................................................................................208Linux .................................................................................................................133, 139, 140, 142Linux, Certificate .........................................................................................................................133Loans, Grants (see EOP&S and Financial Aid & Scholarships) ................................25Lower Division, Definition of ................................................................................................301

MMac Programming, Certificate ..............................................................................................133Major, Definition of ....................................................................................................................301Map of District .................................................................................................................................. 9

Materials Fee ....................................................................................................................................20Mathematics, A.A. Degree ......................................................................................................209Mathematics Courses ...............................................................................................................209Matriculation .....................................................................................................................................17Mechanics General, A.A. Degree/Certificate ................................................................105Medical Assisting Courses ......................................................................................................212 Medical Office Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate .............................................224Medical Office Specialist, A.A. Degree/Certificate .....................................................224Medical Transcriptionist, A.A. Degree/Certificate .......................................................224Microbiology Courses ..............................................................................................................212Microcomputer Operating Systems, Certificate .........................................................268Microcomputer Technology, Certificate ...........................................................................268Microsoft Office User Specialist, Certificate .................................................................136Microsoft SQL Database Administrator, Certificate .................................................135Military Service Schools .............................................................................................................43Military Withdrawal ......................................................................................................................39Mission, Palomar College ...........................................................................................................12Mt. Carmel Site, Palomar College ............................................................................................ 8Multicultural Requirement .........................................................................................................47Multicultural Studies World Cultures, Certificate .......................................................213Multicultural Studies Courses ...............................................................................................213Music A.A. Degree ......................................................................................................................214Music Courses ..............................................................................................................................214

nNetwork Engineer - MCSE, Certificate ...........................................................................140New Media Compositing, Authoring, Distribution, A.A. Degree/Certificate 193Noncredit Certificate of Completion .................................................................................50 Noncredit Courses ....................................................................................................................279Non-Evaluative Grades ...............................................................................................................38Non-Resident Tuition ...................................................................................................................20Non-Traditional Credit ...............................................................................................................41Notice of Intent to Graduate ..................................................................................................49Nursing Education: Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Curriculum .................219Advanced Standing for LVNs ................................................................................................220Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum (LVN - RN).................................................220Credit by Transfer .......................................................................................................................220Associate Degree Nursing Diploma RN to ADN .....................................................220 Non-Degree Program LVN to RN (30 Unit Option) .............................................220Nursing Education Courses ...................................................................................................221

oOceanography Courses...........................................................................................................222Office Assistant, Certificate ...................................................................................................224Office Information Systems Courses ................................................................................225Official Transcripts .........................................................................................................................40Official Withdrawal .......................................................................................................................20Older Adult Education Courses ..........................................................................................281Online Classes .................................................................................................................................19Online Enrollment .........................................................................................................................20Optical Technology, Certificate ............................................................................................275Optical Technology (ROP) Courses ..................................................................................275

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Oracle Database, Certificate ................................................................................................135Orientation, Assessment, and Advisement ........................................................................17Outdoor Leadership, A.A. Degree/Certificate .............................................................250Out-of-State and Private Universities .................................................................................57 Out-of-State Deferment ............................................................................................................25

PPalomar College Locations ......................................................................................................... 8Palomar College Foundation ....................................................................................................13Palomar College Police Department ...................................................................................33Palomar Identification Card (PIC) .........................................................................................21Paralegal Studies Courses .......................................................................................................227Paramedic Training, A.A. Degree/Certificate .................................................................164Paramedics, College Credit for Certified .......................................................................164Parenting Courses ......................................................................................................................282Parking and Traffic Regulations ................................................................................................32Parking Fee ........................................................................................................................................20Parking Permits ................................................................................................................................32Patisserie and Baking, Certificate ..............................................................................147, 271Pauma Valley Site, Palomar College ........................................................................................ 8PC Repair Technician, Certificate ........................................................................................268PC Support Technician, Certificate ....................................................................................268Penalties and Dates, Adding and Dropping Classes .....................................................20Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society .............................................................................................39Philosophy Courses ...................................................................................................................229Philosophy, Educational ...............................................................................................................12Photography, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..............................................................................230Photography Courses ...............................................................................................................231Physical Education, A.A. Degree ..........................................................................................233Physical Education Courses ...................................................................................................233Physical Science Courses ........................................................................................................237Physics Courses ...........................................................................................................................237PIC Card .....................................................................................................................................21, 27Pictorial Arts, A.A. Degree.........................................................................................................94Placement Tests, Assessment ....................................................................................................17Planetarium ....................................................................................................................................102Police Department ........................................................................................................................33Political Science Courses.........................................................................................................238Prerequisite .......................................................................................................................................18Preschool Teacher, A.A. Degree/Certificate .................................................................126Privacy, Student Records ............................................................................................................34Private and Out-of-State Universities .................................................................................57Probation, Definition of ...........................................................................................................301Probation, Dismissal and Reinstatement ............................................................................40Progress Dismissal .........................................................................................................................40Progress Probation ........................................................................................................................40Psychological and Social Services, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................239, 251Psychology Courses ...................................................................................................................240Public Administration, A.A. Degree/Certificate ............................................................241 Public Relations, Certificate of Proficiency ....................................................................131Public Works Management, A.A. Degree/Certificate ................................................242Public Works Management Courses .................................................................................242

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RRadio and Television, A.A. Degree/Certificate ..............................................................244Radio and Television Courses ...............................................................................................244Ramona Site, Palomar College .................................................................................................. 8Reading Courses .........................................................................................................................246Real Estate Appraisal License Preparation, Certificate ............................................247Real Estate Broker License Preparation, A.A. Degree/Certificate ......................248Real Estate Salesperson License Preparation, Certificate ......................................248Real Estate Courses ...................................................................................................................248Receptionist, Certificate ..........................................................................................................225Recreation Agency Leader, A.A. Degree/Certificate .................................................250Recreation Courses ...................................................................................................................250Refunds ...............................................................................................................................................21Refunds, Appeal Procedure.......................................................................................................21Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Courses............................................... 19, 266Registration/Enrollment Fee .....................................................................................................20Registration Procedures .............................................................................................................20Reinstatement ..................................................................................................................................40Religious Studies Courses.......................................................................................................250Removal from Probation ............................................................................................................40Repeating Courses ........................................................................................................................37Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree ...........................................................46Residency ...................................................................................................................................16, 46Responsibility, Student/Faculty .................................................................................................36Retail Management, Certificate ............................................................................................113Returned Check Charge ............................................................................................................21Right To Know, Student ...............................................................................................................34Rights and Privacy of Records, Student ..............................................................................34Rights and Responsibilities, Student ......................................................................................32ROP ...................................................................................................................................................266

SSalesperson–Retail, Certificate.............................................................................................113Saturday Classes .............................................................................................................................19School Age Assistant, Certificate .......................................................................................126School Relations .............................................................................................................................27Scholarships (see Financial Aid and Scholarships).........................................................25Screen Printer Certificate.......................................................................................................188Screen Printing, A.A. Degree/Certificate .........................................................................188Second Associate in Arts Degree .........................................................................................49Self-Paced Classes (Open Entry) ...........................................................................................19Semester, Definition of .............................................................................................................301Servicemembers Opportunity Program ............................................................................28Sexual Harassment Policy ..........................................................................................................33Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Training, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...............................90Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Training Courses ................................................................90Short Term Classes .......................................................................................................................19Sign Language, American Courses ........................................................................................74Smoking Policy .................................................................................................................................33

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Sociology Courses ......................................................................................................................252SOCNAV/SOCMAR Programs ..............................................................................................29Software Applications Specialist, Certificate .................................................................268Sophomore Classification ..........................................................................................................19Sound and Communication Systems Installer Apprenticeship Training, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...................................................91Sound and Communication Systems Installer Apprenticeship Training Courses ....................................................................................91Sound Technician Apprenticeship Training, A.A. Degree/Certificate ....................91Spanish Courses ..........................................................................................................................253Special Admission for Accelerated Students ....................................................................16Special Programs, Admission to ..............................................................................................16Speech Communication, A.A. Degree ..............................................................................255Speech Courses ...........................................................................................................................255Sports (see Physical Education) ..........................................................................................232Spring Semester 2009 ................................................................................................................... 5State Universities, General Education Requirements ..................................................51Student Affairs .................................................................................................................................27Student Behavior Rules and Regulations............................................................................33Student Center Fee ......................................................................................................................21Student Classification ...................................................................................................................19Student Conduct Code ..............................................................................................................33Student Government ...................................................................................................................27Student Grievance Policy ...........................................................................................................34Student Health Fee .......................................................................................................................20Student Records, Privacy of ......................................................................................................34Student Representation Fee .....................................................................................................21Student Responsibilities ..............................................................................................................36Student Right To Know ................................................................................................................34Student Rights and Privacy of Student Records .............................................................34Student Rights and Responsibility ..........................................................................................32Student Services .............................................................................................................................24Summer Session ........................................................................................................................5, 19

tTable of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3Tagalog Courses ..........................................................................................................................256Tech Prep ................................................................................................................................ 43, 301Television Classes ...........................................................................................................................19Terms, Glossary of ......................................................................................................................301Theatre Arts, A.A. Degree ......................................................................................................257Theatre Arts Courses ...............................................................................................................257Theatre-Technical, Certificate ...............................................................................................257Three-Dimensional Arts, A.A. Degree.................................................................................95Three-Quarter Time, Definition of ....................................................................................301Title IX Coordinator ....................................................................................................................13Total Units Requirement ............................................................................................................46Transcript (of Record), Definition of ................................................................................301Transcripts/Advanced Standing ...............................................................................................18Transcript Fee ..................................................................................................................................21Transfer Admission Guarantee Programs ..........................................................................54Transfer Center ...............................................................................................................................27

Transfer Credits ..............................................................................................................................41Transfer Identification ..................................................................................................................64Transfer Planning ............................................................................................................................50Transfer Requirements – UC ...................................................................................................53Transfer Requirements – CSU ................................................................................................50TRIO Programs ...............................................................................................................................27Tuition and Fees................................................................................................................... 20, 301Tuition and Fees, Refunds ..........................................................................................................21Tuition, Non-Resident and International Students ........................................................20Tutor, Definition of .....................................................................................................................301Tutorial Services .............................................................................................................................28

UUnclassified Classification ..........................................................................................................19University of California System ...............................................................................................53University Studies ..................................................................................................................53, 57Unofficial Withdrawal ..................................................................................................................20Unit of Credit, Definition of ..................................................................................................301Units Attempted ..........................................................................................................................301Upholstery, Certificate .............................................................................................................275Upholstery (ROP) Courses ...................................................................................................276

VValues ...................................................................................................................................................12Verification of Enrollment ..........................................................................................................40Veteran Dependent Exemption .............................................................................................28Veteran Disqualification ..............................................................................................................40Veterans’ and Service Members .............................................................................................28Veterans’ Services Office ...........................................................................................................28Video Game Artist, Certificate ..................................................................................133, 194Video Game Developer, Certificate ..................................................................................133Video Gaming, Computer Science with Emphasis in, A.A. Degree/Crtificate ......132

Videoconference Classes ...........................................................................................................19Virtual Assistant, Certificate ..................................................................................................225Vision ....................................................................................................................................................12Visual Basic, Certificate ............................................................................................................137

WWastewater Technology Education, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...............................259Wastewater Technology Education Courses ................................................................259Water Technology Education, A.A. Degree/Certificate............................................260Water Technology Education Courses .............................................................................260Web ............................................................................................................................ 137, 142, 194Web Data Base Design, Certificate ...................................................................................194Web Developer with Emphasis in Java/Open Source, Certificate .........................................................................................142Web Developer with Emphasis in Windows, Certificate ............................................................................................................142Web Graphics, Certificate ......................................................................................................194Web Motion Graphics, Certificate.....................................................................................194Web Server Administrator with Emphasis in

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Linux, Certificate.....................................................................................................................142Web Server Administrator with Emphasis in Windows, Certificate ............................................................................................................142 Web 2.0, Certificate ..................................................................................................................137Weekend College ..........................................................................................................................19Welding Programs – Entry-Level Gas Metal Arc/ Flux Cored Arc Welding, Certificate .........................................................................262 Entry-Level Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Certificate ...........................................262 Entry-Level Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Certificate ........................................262Welding Courses ........................................................................................................................262Welding Technology, A.A. Degree/Certificate ...............................................................262Western Association of Schools and Colleges ................................................................. 1Withdrawal .......................................................................................................................................20Withdrawal, Conditions for Petition ....................................................................................39Women’s Studies A.A. Degree .............................................................................................263Work Experience Apprenticeship Training Course ......................................................92Work Experience, Cooperative Ed ...................................................................................145Work Experience, Definition of ..........................................................................................301Working With Families, A.A. Degree/Certificate .......................................................126World Cultures, Certificate ...................................................................................................213

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ZZoology Courses ........................................................................................................................263

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