2012-2013 Catalog - College of Marin

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© 2012 College of Marin KENTFIELD CAMPUS INDIAN VALLEY CAMPUS WWW.MARIN.EDU /
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College of Marin is fully accredited 835 COLLEGE AVE. 1800 IGNACIO BLVD. 415.457.8811
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by the Accrediting Commission for KENTFIELD, CA 94904 NOVATO, CA 94949
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Community and Junior Colleges of
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the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges.
PLEASE RECYCLE WHEN FINISHED. (08/2012)
PRESIDENT’S Dear Students, Prospective Students, and Community Members:
MESSAGE
Welcome to College of Marin, one of California’s premier community
colleges. Inside this catalog, you will find information about the wide variety
of programs and services that we offer. Whether you are a first time college
student, returning to college, or interested in lifelong learning, you will
find that College of Marin is an excellent place to start or continue your
higher education.
College of Marin is a vibrant place of learning offering a robust academic
curriculum and a supportive environment. Our outstanding faculty, small
class size, and excellent support services are a few of the many good
reasons to consider enrolling at College of Marin. Our faculty members are
dedicated to teaching and our smaller classes provide students with greater
opportunities for more personalized attention.
College of Marin’s diverse student population represents a wide range of
interests and backgrounds. Some of our students enroll to learn basic skills
such as English or mathematics; others plan to transfer to a baccalaureate
university or are training for new careers. All are welcome here to pursue
their dreams.
We are very proud of our students and alumni. Many have gone on to
accomplish great things and enjoy successful careers in a variety of
fields, including nurses, doctors, judges, teachers, journalists, publishers,
entrepreneurs, scientists, and renowned actors. Our esteemed alumni
include: Academy Award-winning actor Robin Williams, Chief Engineer of the
Mars Rover Project Dr. Adam Steltzner, Academy Award-nominated actress
Kathleen Quinlan, Vice-President of the Seattle Seahawks and football coach
Pete Carroll, zoologist Dr. Dian Fossey, and actor David Ogden Stiers,
among others.
If you are looking for a chance to improve your life through higher education,
I hope that you will consider joining us at College of Marin in the near future.
If you are a current student, I wish you all of the best.
Sincerely,
David Wain Coon, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President
COLLEGE OF MARIN BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustee Term
Diana Conti, President To 2013 (since 2009)
Barbara J. Dolan, Member To 2013 (since 1985)
Philip J. Kranenburg, Member To 2015 (since 2003)
Eva Long, Ph.D., Vice President To 2015 (since 1999)
James S. Namnath, Ph.D., Clerk To 2015 (since 2007)
Stephanie O’Brien To 2015 (since 2012)
Wanden Treanor, Member To 2013 (since 1996)
Scott Blood, Student Trustee To 2013 Academic Year (since 2012)
Published by College of Marin through the joint efforts of the Student Learning Department and the
Office of Communications and Community Relations.
CATALOG ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Cathy Summa-Wolfe, Executive Director, Communications and Community Relations
Tom Hudgens, Production and Content Coordinator/Editor
Kim O’Gara, Alganesh Hagos, James Kuromiya, Curriculum and Content Support
Cari Torres, Curriculum Support/Editor
Nicole Cruz, Rhonda Jones, Devon Kinka, Gina Longo, Editors
Dong Nguyen, Technical Support
Dave Mahoney, Graphic Design
Donna Caldwell, Production Consultant
Robin Jackson, Tim Porter, David Paul Morris, Cover Photo Credits
Shook Chung, Web Design
Curriculum Committee Members: Fernando Agudelo-Silva, Rebecca Beal, Becky Brown, Lisa D’Agostino, Rinetta Early,
Letta Hlavachek, John Jacob, David King, Caterina Labriola, Sara McKinnon, Ron Palmer, Mary Pieper-Warren,
Joanna Pinckney, A. Joe Ritchie, Chris Schultz, Sheila Whitescarver
This catalog is in effect from fall 2012 through summer 2013. Consult other official campus publications for updates.
Kentfield Campus
835 College Avenue
Kentfield, CA 94904
Indian Valley Campus
1800 Ignacio Boulevard
Novato, CA 94949
Tel: [phone]
www.marin.edu
WHY ENROLL AT
COLLEGE OF MARIN?
There are a variety of reasons for attending
College of Marin:
• Transfer to a university and earn a
baccalaureate degree by completing lower
division requirements in your major.
• Train for a new career and earn a certificate
or occupational degree offered in a variety
of fields.
• Acquire a general background in the major
areas of knowledge: the humanities, social
and behavioral sciences, and natural and
physical sciences.
• Benefit from the diverse backgrounds and
extensive experience of a faculty committed
to providing quality education.
• Receive guidance and assistance from
instructors and counselors to plan a
program that meets your individual needs.
• Upgrade skills through specific courses
offered at the college.
• Personal enrichment.
Table of ConTenTs Section 5 medical assisting 168
tranSfer InformatIon multimedia Studies 171
Section 1 music 175
California State University transfer Information 52
General InformatIon nursing education: registered 179
University of California transfer Information 55
Philosophy 189
fall Semester 2012 academic Calendar 6
Physical education 189
Spring Semester 2013 academic Calendar 7 Section 6
Physics 194
How to Use this Catalog 8 CoUrSe deSCrIPtIonS
Political Science 195
about College of marin 8
administration of Justice 63 Psychology 197
academic Programs 10
american Sign language 64 real estate 199
oportunidades educativas 11
anthropology 64 Social Science 201
architecture 66 Sociology 201
Section 2
art 68 Spanish 202
admISSIonS, reGIStratIon,
astronomy 77 Speech 205
and aCademIC automotive Collision repair technology 78 Statistics 206
InformatIon automotive technology 81 Study Skills 206
Behavioral Science 86 Work experience education 207
admissions Information 14 Biology 86 noncredit Courses 207
registration Information 16 Business 92
fees 17 Business office Systems 96 Section 7
refunds 18 Chemistry 98 faCUlty, manaGement,
financial aid 19 Chinese 100
Staff, and maPS
academic Information 20 College Skills 101
Probation 24 Communication 101 faculty and management 210
advanced Placement/academic Credit 25 Computer Information Systems 102 Support Staff 213
academic records 28 Computer Science 106 College retirees 2011–2012 216
Counseling 107 College of marin alumni association 216
Section 3 Court reporting 108 College of marin educational advisory
StUdent ServICeS
dance 113 Committee members 216
dental assisting: registered 116 Kentfield Campus map 218
Campus Services 32
drama 120 Indian valley Campus map 219
Student Support Programs/Services 33
early Childhood education 124
Student activities 36
economics 128
Standards of Conduct 37
education 129
Student rights and Grievances 38
electronics technology 130
additional Phone and office numbers 39
engineering 130
Section 4 english 132
GradUatIon english as a Second language (eSl) 138
environmental landscaping 141
and deGree reqUIrementS
environmental Science 144
Catalog rights 42 ethnic Studies 144
Graduation requirements 42 film/video 146
General education 42 fire technology 148
associate degree Programs 45 french 148
Certificate of achievement Programs 49 Geography 150
Skills Certificates 49 Geology 151
table of a.S./a.a. degrees 50 Health education 153
History 155
Humanities 157
Independent Study 159
Italian 159
Japanese 160
Journalism 161
library 162
machine and metals technology 162
mathematics 164
SECTION 1
GENERAL
INFORMATION
6 General InformatIon MARIN.EDU
FALL SEMESTER 2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Beginning August 22 and Ending December 21. Saturday Classes Beginning August 25 and Ending December 15.
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
SCHEDULE OF IMPORTANT FALL DATES September 21 December 21
(CLASS DAYS ARE SHADED. HOLIDAYS ARE Last day to file a Petition to Add a Class Late Last day to remove an Incomplete received from the
previous term
BOLD) September 24
Last day to request Pass (P) No Pass (NP) grade DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 14
August 21
Winter break—no classes
October 19
California Residency Determination Date
End of midterm period January 8
August 22 Final grades available at http://mycom.marin.edu
October 26
FALL INSTRUCTION BEGINS – Day and Evening Classes
Midterm grades available at http://mycom.marin.edu * NOTE: Deadline dates listed above apply to full-term
August 22 – September 7 in-person, September 9 on-line classes only. For short-term classes, please consult the
NOVEMBER 12
Classes may be added with Add Authorization Code deadline dates on the Short-Term Classes listing in the
Holiday (Veterans Day)—no classes—COLLEGE OFFICES
(obtain from instructor) Schedule of Classes.
CLOSED
August 25
November 16
First day of Saturday classes
Last day to drop a full-term class with W symbol
August 31 – October 31
NOVEMBER 22 – 25
File application for Fall graduation: Associate Degree and
Thanksgiving break—no classes—COLLEGE OFFICES
Certificate of Achievement
CLOSED
SEPTEMBER 3
November 30
Holiday (Labor Day)—no classes—COLLEGE OFFICES
Last day for accepting International Student Applications
CLOSED
for Spring 2013
September 4
December 14
Last day to drop or reduce course work to qualify for a
Last day of classes before final examinations
refund of enrollment fee, nonresident and international
student tuition December 15
Final examinations for Saturday classes
September 5
Last day for dismissed students to file a Petition to Return December 17– 21
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
September 14
Last day to drop a full-term class without a W symbol
CATALOG 2012/2013 7
SPRING SEMESTER 2013 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Beginning January 14 and Ending May 23. Saturday Classes: Beginning January 19 and Ending May 18
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
APRIL MAY JUNE
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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SCHEDULE OF IMPORTANT SPRING DATES February 19 May 24
(CLASS DAYS ARE SHADED. HOLIDAYS ARE Last day to file a Petition to Add a Class Late Commencement
BOLD) February 22 June 11
Last day to request Pass (P) No Pass (NP) grade Final grades available at http://mycom.marin.edu
January 13
California Residency Determination Date March 1 * NOTE: Deadline dates listed above apply to full-term
Deadline for Cal Grants, MEF Grants and COM Founda- classes only. For short-term classes, please consult the
January 14
tion Scholarship applications deadline dates on the Short-Term Classes listing in the
SPRING INSTRUCTION BEGINS – Day and Evening Classes
Schedule of Classes.
March 15
January 14 – February 1 in-person, February 3 on-line
End of midterm period SUMMER SESSION 2013
Classes may be added with Add Authorization Code
June 17 - July 26
(obtain from instructor) March 22
Midterm grades available at http://mycom.marin.edu
January 19
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM
First day of Saturday Classes APRIL 8 – 13
CALENDAR
Spring break – no classes – College offices open Monday
January 21
– Friday Fall Quarter Community Education Classes 2012
Holiday-COLLEGE OFFICES CLOSED
Fall 1: Beginning September 4 and Ending October 22
April 15
January 28 Fall 2: Beginning October 29 and Ending December 15
Last day to drop a full-semester class with W symbol
Last day to drop or reduce course work to qualify for a
Winter Quarter Community Education Classes 2013
refund of enrollment fee, nonresident and international May 16
Beginning January 28 and Ending March 23
student tuition Last day of classes before final examinations
Spring Quarter Community Education Classes 2013
February 4 – March 15 May 17 – 23
Beginning March 25 and Ending May 18
File an application for Spring graduation: Associate FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Degree and Certificate of Achievement
May 18
February 8 Final examinations for Saturday classes
Last day to drop a full-semester class without a W symbol
FEBRUARY 15 – 18
Holidays (Presidents Day weekend) – no classes –
COLLEGE OFFICES CLOSED
8 General InformatIon MARIN.EDU
a. Refer to page 42 for general educa- 5. If you have never attended College of
CHANGES MAY OCCUR
tion and other graduation require- Marin, file an application for admission
WITHOUT NOTICE
ments. in the Office of Admissions and Records.
Administrative Procedures and Board
Dates for registration are listed in the
Policies, regulations, courses, and b. Refer to page 45 for a condensed
class schedule.
schedules described in this publication listing of Associate in Arts and Asso-
are subject to change at any time without ciate in Science degree requirements.
ABOUT
prior notice. The college reserves the right c. Make an appointment early with a
to alter fees, statements, and procedures counselor to learn about prerequisites COLLEGE OF MARIN
contained herein. Fees and procedures and testing and to help you plan your
are subject to change at any time by the program.
State Legislature and the college Board of 2. If you are planning to enroll in one of our HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
Trustees. It is the student’s responsibility
two-year occupational programs or want College of Marin has been a tradition in
to meet and remain informed of college
to complete a certificate: Marin County since 1926. Formerly Marin
requirements. When changes occur, they
Junior College, it granted its first associate
will be printed in the next regular publi- a. Suggested programs can be found
degrees in the spring of 1929. In 1947, the
cation of the catalog or class schedule. fully described under each discipline
college was renamed College of Marin. In
offering an occupational program be-
1971, the Board of Trustees established the
HOW TO USE ginning on page 63. Occupational
second college of the district and named the
programs are identified by the word
new institution Indian Valley College. The
THIS CATALOG “Occupational” listed in the
college operated in temporary facilities at
title of the degree.
Hamilton Air Force Base and at the Pacheco
We have designed this catalog to give
b. Look up these courses in the class School while new facilities were under
prospective and current students, advisors,
schedule that is published before each construction. Indian Valley College’s first
faculty, employers, and friends of College
semester and plan your time schedule. associate degrees were awarded in 1972 and
of Marin an accurate picture of the cur-
3. If you are planning to transfer to a four- the new campus opened in the fall of 1975.
riculum, faculty, environment, and related
year college or university after attending In 1985, the two colleges merged and are
subjects. Browse through the catalog to get
College of Marin: now known as College of Marin. Classes are
acquainted. The index will often list items by
offered on the Kentfield Campus in Kentfield
several different names to give you a better a. Refer to requirements for the majors
and the Indian Valley Campus in Novato.
chance of finding what you need. more fully described under each
In 2004, Marin County voters approved a
Over the course of the next year when the discipline beginning on page 42.
$249.5 million facilities improvement bond
catalog will be in use, there will be changes
b. Refer to transfer information on page to revitalize the aging Kentfield and Indian
in curriculum, faculty, and other important
52. Valley Campuses. Since passing the bond,
areas. Information about changes will be
available in class schedule booklets, which c. Contact the Transfer/Career Center four major construction projects have been
are issued three times each year for fall and for access to college catalogs from completed or are very near completion,
spring semesters, and summer sessions. All other schools, to investigate career including the Irwin P. Diamond Physical
information is current at the time of publica- options, and for computerized career Education Center, the Transportation Tech-
tion but is subject to change. and transfer information. Transfer nology Education Complex, the Performing
Visitors are welcome to the campuses. information is available online at Arts Building, the Indian Valley Campus
Address all mail to College of Marin, 835 ASSIST (www.assist.org). Main Building, and the Kentfield Fine Arts
Building. Other projects currently underway
College Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904. d. Contact the Counseling Depart-
include: the Science/Math/Nursing Center,
College of Marin’s telephone number is ment to make an appointment with
and the New Academic Center. In spring
[phone]. a counselor who can assist you with
2010, the Irwin P. Diamond Physical Educa-
Web address: www.marin.edu selecting courses to meet specific
tion Center was awarded LEED® Gold by the
The amount of information in the catalog transfer requirements to a four-year
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
may seem overwhelming at first and the college or university.
Design (LEED®) Building Rating System.
details of enrolling at the college may sound
4. If you are planning to enroll in courses The Indian Valley Campus Main Building
complex. Take it step-by-step to make it easy.
for self-enrichment: was awarded LEED® Gold in fall 2011, and
The following guidelines will be of help in
planning a program at College of Marin. a. Refer to the listing of courses in this the Transportation Technology Education
Depending upon your reason for attending catalog beginning on page 63. Complex was awarded LEED® Silver.
College of Marin serves the higher educa-
college, refer to the following: b. Refer to the Community Education
tion needs Marin County residents. Since
1. All students attending College of Marin schedule published quarterly.
its inception, the college has offered high
and completing 60 units may seek a
quality college courses allowing students
degree.
to complete their freshman and sophomore
years of study and transfer to public and
private four-year universities. The college
CATALOG 2012/2013 9
awards associate degrees in many transfer ers, and the National League for Nursing DIRECTORS/CHIEF
majors and a variety of two-year associate Accreditation Commission. The National SUSAN ANDRIEN, M.A.
degrees are offered to prepare students for League for Nursing Accreditation Com- Director of Learning Resources
entry into technical or semi-professional mission is a resource for information on the
LYDA BEARDSLEY, Ph.D.
careers. Skills Certificates and Certificates of Nursing Program: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Director of Child Development Program
Achievement also are awarded in vocational Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. Phone:
ARNULFO CEDILLO, Ed.D.
and technical programs. [phone]. Website: www.nlnac.org.
Director of Student Affairs and Health Center
College of Marin faculty members are The college is approved for foreign
DAVID COOK, M.A.
committed to excellence in teaching. There student education by the United States Im-
Director of Financial Aid and Career Services
are 121 permanent faculty, 17 educational migration Services, and veterans’ education
administrators, five classified administra- by the California Department of Education, CHIALIN HSIEH, Ed.D.
tors, and 196 professional, technical, clerical, Bureau of School Approvals. The University Director of Planning, Research, and
Institutional Effectiveness
and service employees at the college. In of California, the California State University,
spring 2012, 7,337 students enrolled in the and other four-year colleges and universities PEGGY ISOZAKI, B.A.
college’s credit program. The faculty, admin- accept units of credit in transfer courses Director of Fiscal Services
istrators, and staff hold degrees representing completed at College of Marin. JASON LAU, Ph.D.
colleges and universities in some 26 states Director of Community Education, Lifelong Learning,
and foreign countries. A number of faculty ABOUT CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY and International Education
members hold doctorate degrees. A faculty COLLEGES MITCHELL LEMAY, B.A.
and staff directory is listed in the back sec- The California Community Colleges system Chief of Police/Director of Safety
tion of this catalog. is comprised of 72 districts, 112 colleges
REBECCA KENNEY, Ph.D.
and enrolls more than 2.6 million students. Interim Vice President of Student Learning
MISSION STATEMENT It is the largest higher education system in
MATT MARKOVICH, M.A.
College of Marin’s commitment to educa- the nation. California community colleges
Director of Athletics and Physical Education
tional excellence is rooted in our mission to provide basic skills education, workforce
LAURA MCCARTY, M.S.
provide excellent educational opportunities training and courses that prepare students
Director of Modernization
for all members of our diverse community for transfer to four-year universities. The
by offering: colleges also offer opportunities for personal MARSHALL NORTHCOTT, B.S.
Director of of Information Technology
• preparation for transfer to four-year enrichment and lifelong learning. To the
schools and universities; extent funding is provided the colleges may CATHY SUMMA-WOLFE , M.B.A.
conduct institutional research concerning Executive Director of Communications, Community
• workforce education;
Relations, and Advancement
student learning and retention as is needed
• basic skills improvement; English as a
to facilitate their educational missions. ROBERT THOMPSON, B.A.
Second Language
Director of Maintenance and Operations
• intellectual and physical development COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS
CARI TORRES, M.A.
and lifelong learning; and
DAVID WAIN COON, Ed.D. Director of Academic Services and Articulation
• cultural enrichment. Superintendent/President
College of Marin is committed to REBECCA KENNEY, Ph.D.
responding to community needs by offering Interim Vice President of Student Learning
student-centered programs and services in a
ANGELINA DUARTE, M.A.
supportive, innovative learning environment Interim Vice President of Student Services
with a strong foundation of sustainability,
AL J. HARRISON II, M.B.A.
which will instill environmental sensitivity
Vice President of College Operations
in our students.
ANITA L. MORRIS M.P.A.
Interim Executive Dean of Human Resources and
ACCREDITATION
Labor Relations
College of Marin is accredited by the Ac-
PATRICIA GANT, M.A.
crediting Commission for Community and
Interim Dean of Enrollment Services
Junior Colleges of the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial NANDA SCHORSKE, B.S.
Executive Dean of Indian Valley Campus and Workforce
Blvd., Novato, CA 94949, [phone], an
and Economic Development
institutional accrediting body recognized
by the Commission on Recognition of DAVID SNYDER, Ph.D.
Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Dean of Arts and Humanities
Department of Education. JAMES ARNOLD, Ph.D.
Special programs also are accredited by Dean of Math and Sciences
the California Board of Dental Examiners,
American Dental Association, the California
State Board of Registered Nursing Examin-