2005 - 2006 CATALOG

Palomar Community College District

1140 West Mission Road

San Marcos, California 92069-1487

(760) 744-1150

TDD (Hearing impaired) 471-8506

http://www.palomar.edu

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Palomar College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the

Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949

(415) 506-0234), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education

Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Full credit is given by the University of California,

the California State Universities, and other major colleges and universities. Palomar College is also offi-

cially accredited by the American Dental Association, the Board of Registered Nursing, and the National

League for Nursing.

Palomar College holds membership in the Community College League of California (CCLC), the

American Council on Education (ACE), and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

The College is approved for training of veterans and service members and is authorized under federal

law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Accreditation information is available in the office of the

Superintendent/ President.

Palomar College endeavors to present itself and its programs to the public accurately and fairly. To this

end, the College subscribes to a policy of truth in advertising. Those responsible for the preparation of

this catalog, the class schedule, and all other announcements for public consumption make every effort

to assure that the information presented is correct and up to date. However, the College reserves the

right to add, amend, or repeal any rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The College assumes

no responsibility for program changes and/or publication errors beyond its control.

Requirements and courses in this catalog are effective with the Fall 2005 semester.

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Palomar College! Table of Contents ...............................................2 College Calendar 2005-2006 ................................4 District Governing Board and College Organization ..5 Palomar College Locations and District Map............7

Section 1 General Information History of the College ....................................... 12 Mission Statement............................................ 12 Educational Philosophy...................................... 12 Governing Board and District Policy..................... 12 Palomar College Foundation............................... 13 Policy on Diversity............................................ 13 Title IX Coordinator .......................................... 13

Section 2 Admission and Registration Admissions Policy ............................................. 16 Application for Admission .................................. 16 Admission to Special Programs........................... 16 Special Admission for Accelerated Students.......... 16 Residency . ..................................................... 16 International Students (F-1 and M-1 Visas) .......... 16 Matriculation Rights and Responsibilities .............. 17 Assessment, Advisement, and Orientation............ 17 Transcripts/Advanced Standing .......................... 19 Student Classification ....................................... 19 Financial Aid Application and Enrollment Fee Waiver ..................................................... 19 Enrollment Options........................................... 19 Enrollment Procedures ...................................... 20 Procedures for Adding and Dropping Classes ........ 20 Class Cancellations/Changes .............................. 21 Fees and Expenses ........................................... 21 Refunds .......................................................... 22

Section 3 Student Services Admissions and Records .................................... 24 Articulation Services ......................................... 24 Athletics ... ..................................................... 24 Bookstore Services ........................................... 24 Career Services................................................ 24 Children's Center.............................................. 24 Counseling Services.......................................... 24 Disability Resource Center ................................. 25 Extended Opportunity Programs and Services/ CARE .. ..................................................... 25 Financial Aid and Scholarships............................ 25 Food Services .................................................. 26 GEAR UP Program ............................................ 26

Health Services ................................................ 26 International Education ..................................... 26 Library Services ............................................... 27 School Relations............................................... 27 Student Affairs................................................. 27 Transfer Center ................................................ 27 TRIO Programs................................................. 28 Tutorial Services .............................................. 28 Veterans' Services ........................................... 28

Section 4 Student Rights and Responsibilities Academic Integrity ........................................... 32 Debts Owed to the College................................. 32 Drugs and Alcohol Policy.................................... 32 Smoking Policy................................................. 32 Parking and Traffic Regulations........................... 32 Palomar College Police Department ..................... 33 Crime Awareness.............................................. 33 Sexual Harassment Policy .................................. 33 Student Behavior Rules and Regulations ................................................ 33 Student Conduct Code ...................................... 33 Student Grievance Policy ................................... 35 Students' Rights and Privacy of Student Records ... 35 Student Right to Know ...................................... 36

Section 5 Academic Regulations and Standards Academic Policies Academic Renewal Regulations ........................... 38 Attendance ..................................................... 38 Auditing a Class ............................................... 38 Basic Skills Course Limitations............................ 39 Correct Use of English ....................................... 39 Course Repetition ............................................. 39 Credit by Examination ....................................... 39 Credit/No-Credit Grading ................................... 40 Critical Thinking Statement ................................ 40 Grading and Transcripts Student Responsibility....................................... 40 Grading System ............................................... 40 Grade Changes ................................................ 41 Grades...... ..................................................... 41 Academic Achievement...................................... 41 Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement.............. 42 Financial Aid Disqualification/Ineligibility .............. 42 Veterans Disqualification ................................... 42 Official Transcript and Verifications of

Enrollment ................................................. 42 Transfer Credits from Other Sources ................... 42

Section 6 Graduation and Transfer Information Associate in Arts Degree Requirements................ 46 Additional Degree Information............................ 48

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Certificate of Achievement Requirements ............. 49 Conferring of Degrees and Certificates of Achievement .............................................. 49 Certificate of Proficiency Requirements ................ 49 Transfer Planning ............................................. 49 The California State University System ................ 50

CSU General Education Requirements ............ 50 The University of California System..................... 52 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements – UC/CSU .. 53 Independent California Colleges and Universities... 55 Private and Out-of-State Universities .................. 56

Section 7 Programs and Course Offerings Disciplines and Program Offerings....................... 58 Course Numbering System ................................ 62 Transfer Identification....................................... 62 California Articulation Number (CAN) System ....... 62 Course and Program Offerings, A-Z..................... 64 Regional Occupational Program ........................ 238 Community Education ..................................... 248 Customer Service Academy ............................. 249

Section 8 Faculty Distinguished Faculty ...................................... 251 Academic Assignments.................................... 253 Administrative Emeriti..................................... 261 Faculty Emeriti............................................... 261

Section 9 Glossary and Index Glossary of Terms .......................................... 266 Index ....... ................................................... 267 Catalog Publishing Credits ............................... 273

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College Calendar 2005-2006

Summer Session 2005 4 week classes begin May 23 end ............................................................................................... June 18 Residence determination date .................................................................................................... June 19 6 and 8 week classes begin........................................................................................................ June 20 Last day to apply for an AA degree, Certificate of Achievement, or Certificate of Proficiency ................ June 30 Independence Day.......................................................................................................................July 4 6 week TTH classes end ............................................................................................................. July 28 6 week MW classes end........................................................................................................... August 1 6 week MTWTH classes end ..................................................................................................... August 1 8 week TTH classes end .........................................................................................................August 11 8 week MW night classes end..................................................................................................August 15 8 week MTWTH classes end ....................................................................................................August 15 Fall Semester 2005 First day applications accepted ................................................................................................ January 3 Registration begins.................................................................................................................... July 12 Faculty Convocation day.........................................................................................................August 19 Residence determination date .................................................................................................August 21 Classes begin........................................................................................................................August 22 Labor Day ........................................................................................................................September 5 Last day to drop full semester-length classes with no grade placed on permanent record ........... September 20 Last day to apply for an AA degree, Certificate of Achievement, or Certificate of Proficiency ....... September 30 Last day to drop full semester-length classes with ‘W’............................................................... October 15 Veterans’ Day .................................................................................................................. November 11 Thanksgiving Holidays.................................................................................................. November 24-27 Final examinations begin ................................................................................................... December 12 Fall semester ends ........................................................................................................... December 17 Semester break/Professional development .........................................................December 18 - January 16 Spring Semester 2006 First day applications accepted ............................................................................................... October 2 Registration begins........................................................................................................... November 28 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ................................................................................................... January 16 Residence determination date ............................................................................................... January 16 Classes begin...................................................................................................................... January 17 Last day to drop full semester-length classes with no grade placed on permanent record .............. February 15 Lincoln's Day ..................................................................................................................... February 17 Washington's Day............................................................................................................... February 20 Last day to apply for an AA degree, Certificate of Achievement, or Certificate of Proficiency .......... February 28 Last day to drop full semester-length classes with ‘W’..................................................................March 10 Spring recess.................................................................................................................... March 20-26 Final examinations begin ............................................................................................................May 13 Spring semester ends ................................................................................................................May 19 Evening commencement ............................................................................................................May 19 Memorial Day ...........................................................................................................................May 29 Summer Session 2006 (Tentative) 4 week classes begin May 22 end ............................................................................................... June 17 Residence determination date .................................................................................................... June 18 6 and 8 week classes begin........................................................................................................ June 19 Last day to apply for an AA degree, Certificate of Achievement, or Certificate of Proficiency ................ June 30 Independence Day.......................................................................................................................July 4 6 week TTH classes end ............................................................................................................. July 27 6 week MW classes end............................................................................................................. July 31 6 week MTWTH classes end .......................................................................................................July 31 8 week TTH classes end .........................................................................................................August 10 8 week MW night classes end..................................................................................................August 14 8 week MTWTH classes end ....................................................................................................August 14

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District Governing Board Nancy C. Chadwick, M.S.W., M.P.A. Mark R. Evilsizer, M.A. Ruth Larson, M.D. Darrell L. McMullen, M.B.A. Michele T. Nelson, Ph.D. A.S.G. President

College Organization

SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT

Robert P. Deegan……..………..…….Ext. 2106 Superintendent/President

Foundation Deborah Stanley, Executive Director.............Ext. 2732

Institutional Research and Planning Michelle Barton, Director .............................Ext. 2360

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

Berta Cuaron ............................... Ext. 2246 Assistant Superintendent/Vice President

Office of Instructional Services Diane Veach, Manager ..................................Ext. 2248

Arts, Media, Business, and Computing Systems

Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Dean .............. Ext. 2154

Art Department Jay Schultz, Co-Chairperson .........................Ext. 2302 Michael Steirnagle, Co-Chairperson ..............Ext. 2302

Business Education Department David Forsyth, Chairperson ..........................Ext. 2489

Communications Department Wendy Nelson, Chairperson..........................Ext. 2440

Computer Science and Information Systems Department Terrie Canon, Chairperson ............................Ext. 2387

Graphic Communications Department Gracie Fowler ...............................................Ext. 2452

Performing Arts Department Michael Mufson, Chairperson ........................Ext. 2316 Career, Technical, and Extended Education

Wilma Owens, Dean............................ Ext. 2276

Cooperative Education Department Bruce McDonough, Chairperson ....................Ext. 2354

Design and Consumer Education Department Nancy Galli, Chairperson...............................Ext. 2349

Emergency Medical Education Debi Workman, Director ...............................Ext. 8150

Occupational and Noncredit Programs Mollie Smith, Director ................................... Ext. 2284

Public Safety Programs Tom Plotts, Director ..................................... Ext. 1722

Regional Occupational Programs Judy Fish, Director........................................ Ext. 2301

Trade and Industry Department Joseph Schaeffer, Chairperson ..................... Ext. 2545

Workforce and Community Development Teri Safranek, Director ................................. Ext. 2826

Palomar College Locations Extended Education Norma Bean, Director ................................... Ext. 8102

Borrego Springs, Mt. Carmel, Poway, and Ramona Sites Tom Medel, Manager ..........................(858) 484-3890

Camp Pendleton, Fallbrook, and Pauma Sites Janet Hoffman, Manager.....................(760) 385-0498

Escondido Center Theo Brockett, Manager ............................... Ext. 8103 Languages and Literature

Katheryn Garlow, Dean .......................Ext. 2251

English Department Bruce Orton, Chairperson ............................. Ext. 2392

English as a Second Language Department Marty Furch, Chairperson ............................. Ext. 2261

Foreign Languages Department Carlos Gomez, Chairperson........................... Ext. 2390

Reading Services Stan Levy, Director....................................... Ext. 2568

Speech Communication/Forensics/ASL Department Dr. Patrick Mills, Chairperson ....................... Ext. 2405 Mathematics and the Natural and Health Sciences

Sara Thompson, Dean ………................Ext. 2253 Chemistry Department David Boyajian, Chairperson......................... Ext. 2505

Dental Assisting Program Denise Rudy, Director................................... Ext. 2571

Earth Sciences Department Al Trujillo, Chairperson................................. Ext. 2512

Life Sciences Department Ralph Ferges, Chairperson............................ Ext. 2275

Mathematics Department Jay Wiestling, Chairperson ........................... Ext. 2535

Nursing Education Department Judy Eckhart, Chairperson............................ Ext. 2580

Physics and Engineering Department Takashi Nakajima, Chairperson .................... Ext. 2505

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Social and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Mark Vernoy, Dean ....................... Ext. 2759

American Indian Studies Department Patricia Dixon, Chairperson ..........................Ext. 2425

Behavioral Sciences Department Katie Townsend-Merino, Chairperson ...........Ext. 2329

Child Development Department Diane Studinka, Chairperson ........................Ext. 2206

Children's Center Pamela Keinath, Director..............................Ext. 2578

Economics, History, and Political Science Department Jose Esteban, Chairperson............................Ext. 2412 Library Technology Judy Cater, Chairperson…………………………….Ext. 2618

Multicultural Studies Department John Valdez, Director....................................Ext. 2206

Physical Education Department Robert Vetter, Chairperson...........................Ext. 2459 Tutoring Services Program Ruth Barnaba, Coordinator ...........................Ext. 2238

STUDENT SERVICES

Joseph L. Madrigal....................... Ext. 2158 Assistant Superintendent/Vice President Athletics

John Woods, Director ......................... Ext. 2460

Counseling Services

Lynda Halttunen, Dean ....................... Ext. 2184

Articulation Services Gloria Kerkhoff, Articulation Officer..............Ext. 2528

Career Center Renee Roth, Director ....................................Ext. 2194

Counseling Center Jose Fernandez, Chairperson........................Ext. 2680

Disability Resource Center Ron Haines, Director.....................................Ext. 2375

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Anne Stadler, Director ..................................Ext. 2312

Grant Funded Programs Calvin One Deer Gavin, Director..........(760) 290-2525

Transfer Center Theresa Hogan-Egkan, Director ....................Ext. 2552

Enrollment Services

Herman Lee, Director ......................... Ext. 2171

Admissions and Enrollment Ralph Baker, Supervisor ...............................Ext. 2164

Jamie Moss, Supervisor, Escondido .............. Ext. 8134

Evaluations and Records Linda Cox, Supervisor................................... Ext. 2165

Financial Aid and Scholarships Mary San Agustin, Director........................... Ext. 2367

International Education Yasue O’Neill, Coordinator............................ Ext. 2167

Veterans’ Services Judy Duncan, Supervisor .............................. Ext. 2173

Health Services

Jayne Conway, Director.......................Ext. 2380

Student Affairs

Bruce Bishop, Director.........................Ext. 2595

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Assistant Superintendent/ Vice President ..............................Ext. 2109

Business Services Kenneth Jay, Director ................................... Ext. 2122

Campus Police Anthony Cruz, Interim Chief of Police........... Ext. 2289

Facilities Mike Ellis, Director........................................ Ext. 2655

Fiscal Services Director ........................................................ Ext. 2119

Information Services Don Sullins, Consultant ................................ Ext. 2140

Payroll Services Espy Flores, Manager.................................... Ext. 2217

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

Assistant Superintendent/ Vice President ..............................Ext. 2531

Human Resource Services Nancy Horio, Manager .................................. Ext. 2202

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Palomar College Locations Palomar’s Escondido Center and seven sites offer many of the same quality credit and noncredit classes and Community Development seminars that are available on the San Marcos campus. Committed to serving its entire district, the college literally takes learning to its communities via the Escondido Center and the seven sites. At the Center and sites, students may take courses leading to an associate degree or certificate, or they may complete transfer requirements for further study at a four-year institution. Many students also enroll in courses or seminars to upgrade career skills or to continue their lifelong journey of learning. Palomar College at Borrego Springs (760) 767-4525 Location: Upstairs, Borrego Springs Mall 585 Palm Canyon Dr. P.O. Box 2474 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Palomar College at Borrego Springs is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Course Offerings: General education classes required for an associate degree and/or transfer, and non-credit classes. Support Services: Admission and enrollment services. Palomar College at Camp Pendleton (760) 725-6626 Location: Building 1331 Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 Palomar College at Camp Pendleton Center is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Course Offerings: Programs are available in Administration of Justice/Law Enforcement, Business Management, General Business, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Support Services: Admission and enrollment services, counseling and bookstore. Palomar College Escondido Center (760) 744-1150, ext. 8100 1951 East Valley Parkway Escondido, CA 92027 Palomar College Escondido Center Admissions Office is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parking permits are required at the Escondido Center. Course Offerings: General education classes required for an associate degree and/or transfer, non-credit classes, and Community Development fee-based seminars. Vocational programs include Emergency Medical Education, Medical Assisting, and Wastewater/Water Technology. ESL credit and non-credit classes are offered.

Support Services: Admission and enrollment services, counseling and assessment, tutoring, health services, food services, bookstore, and library with internet access. The Center also has a basic skills computer laboratory. Palomar College at Fallbrook (760) 723-1058 Location: Fallbrook High School 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Rm. 117 Fallbrook, CA 92028 Palomar College at Fallbrook is open Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is no smoking on campus. Course Offerings: General education classes required for an associate degree and/or transfer, and non-credit classes. ESL credit and non-credit classes are offered. Support Services: Admission and enrollment services, counseling and bookstore. Palomar College at Mt. Carmel (858) 484-3890 Location: Mt. Carmel High School 9550 Carmel Mountain Road San Diego, CA 92129

(R-1 portable building, opposite the administration building and flagpole)

Palomar College at Mt. Carmel is open 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. There is no smoking on campus. Course Offerings: General education classes required for an associate degree and/or transfer, non-credit classes, and Community Development fee-based seminars. Support Services: Admission and enrollment services, counseling and assessment, bookstore, and food services. Palomar College at Pauma (760) 742-1121 1010 Pauma Reservation Road Pauma Valley, CA 92061 Palomar College at Pauma is open 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Course Offerings: General education classes required for an associate degree and/or transfer. The site has a basic skills computer laboratory. Support Services: Admission and enrollment services, counseling and assessment, tutoring and an on-site library.

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Palomar College at Poway (858) 679-6613 Location: Poway High School 15500 Espola Way Poway, CA 92064 Palomar College at Poway is located at the rear of the Poway High School campus on Titan Way, behind the performing arts center. The office is open Monday through Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is no smoking on campus. Course Offerings: General education classes required for an associate degree and/or transfer, non-credit classes, and Community Development fee-based seminars. Support Services: Admission and enrollment services, counseling and assessment, and job placement information. Palomar College at Ramona (760) 788-1371 Location: Ramona High School 1401 Hanson Lane Ramona, CA 92065 The Ramona Center is open Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is no smoking on campus. Course Offerings: General education classes required for an associate degree and/or transfer and non-credit classes. ESL credit and non-credit classes are offered. Support Services: Admission and enrollment services, and counseling and assessment.

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