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2024-2025 Edition

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  • San Bernardino Valley College Catalog 2024-2025
    • 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
    • Academic Standards and Policies
      • Academic Freedom
      • Academic Renewal
      • Alternative Sources of Credit
        • Credit by Examination
        • Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
        • Credit for Courses From Other College and Universities
        • Credit for DSST/DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support)
        • Credit for Military Service
        • Credit for the College Level Examination (CLEP) Program
        • Credit for the International Baccalaureate (IB)
        • Transfer of Credit
      • Attendance
      • Classification of Student Load
        • Credit Hours (Units)
      • Course Information
      • Final Exams and Grades
      • Grades and Grade Points
        • How to Calculate your GPA
      • Non-Discrimination Policy
      • Open Enrollment Policy
      • Pass/No Pass
      • Probation and Dismissal
      • Sexual Harassment Policy
    • Administration and Faculty
      • Administration
      • Administrative Emeriti
      • Faculty
      • Faculty / Professor Emeriti
    • Admissions and Registration
      • Adding a Class
      • Auditing Courses
      • Enrollment Fees and Refunds
      • Registration
      • Veterans
    • Campus Map
    • Catalog A-Z Index
    • Catalog Contents
    • College General
      • Accreditation
      • Campus Safety
      • Institutional Learning Outcomes
      • San Bernardino Valley College Foundation
      • Use of Image, Likeness or Voice Captured at Public Events
    • Courses A-Z
      • Accounting (ACCT) Courses
      • Administration of Justice (ADJUS) Courses
      • Aeronautics (AERO) Courses
      • American Sign Language (ASL) Courses
      • Anthropology (ANTHRO) Courses
      • Arabic (ARAB) Courses
      • Architecture (ARCH) Courses
      • Art (ART) Courses
      • Astronomy (ASTRON) Courses
      • Automotive Collision and Repair (ACR) Courses
      • Automotive Technology (AUTO) Courses
      • Biology (BIOL) Courses
      • Business Administration (BUSAD) Courses
      • Chemistry (CHEM) Courses
      • Child Development (CD) Courses
      • Chinese - Mandarin (CHIN) Courses
      • Communication Studies (COMMST) Courses
      • Computer Information Technology (CIT) Courses
      • Computer Science (CS) Courses
      • Construction Technology (CONST) Courses
      • Culinary Arts (CULART) Courses
      • Dance (DANCE) Courses
      • Economics (ECON) Courses
      • Education (EDUC) Courses
      • Electricity (ELEC) Courses
      • Electronics (ELECTR) Courses
      • Engineering (ENGR) Courses
      • English (ENGL) Courses
      • English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
      • Environmental Science (ENVSCI) Courses
      • Ethnic Studies (ETHS) Courses
      • Film, Television, and Media (FTVM) Courses
      • Foods and Nutrition (FN) Courses
      • French (FRENCH) Courses
      • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Courses
      • Geography (GEOG) Courses
      • Geology (GEOL) Courses
      • Global Studies (GLST) Courses
      • Health Education (HEALTH) Courses
      • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Courses
      • Heavy/Medium Duty Truck (HMDT) Courses
      • History (HIST) Courses
      • Hospitality Management (HOSP) Courses
      • Human Services (HUMSV) Courses
      • Inspection Technology (INSPEC) Courses
      • Kinesiology (KIN) Courses
      • Kinesiology - Adapted (KINA) Courses
      • Kinesiology - Athletics (KINX) Courses
      • Kinesiology - Fitness (KINF) Courses
      • Kinesiology - Sports (KINS) Courses
      • Learning Skills and Tutoring (LST) Courses
      • Library Technology (LIB) Courses
      • Machinist Technology (MACH) Courses
      • Mathematics (MATH) Courses
      • Music (MUS) Courses
      • Nursing (NURS) Courses
      • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Courses
      • Oceanography (OCEAN) Courses
      • Pharmacy Technology (PHT) Courses
      • Philosophy (PHIL) Courses
      • Physics (PHYSIC) Courses
      • Police Science (POLICE) Courses
      • Political Science (POLIT) Courses
      • Psychiatric Technology (PSYTCH) Courses
      • Psychology (PSYCH) Courses
      • Reading and Literacy (READ) Courses
      • Real Estate (REALST) Courses
      • Religious Studies (RELIG) Courses
      • Sociology (SOC) Courses
      • Spanish (SPAN) Courses
      • Student Development (SDEV) Courses
      • Technical Calculations (TECALC) Courses
      • Theatre Arts (THART) Courses
      • Vocational Education (VOCED) Courses
      • Water Supply Technology (WST) Courses
      • Welding Technology (WELD) Courses
      • Work Experience (WKEXP) Courses
    • Degree and Certificate Program Index
      • Accounting
        • Accounting Associate of Arts Degree
        • Accounting Certificate of Achievement
        • Bookkeeping Certificate of Career Preparation
      • Administration of Justice
        • Administration of Justice - Corrections Associate of Science Degree
        • Administration of Justice - Corrections Certificate of Achievement
        • Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Administration of Justice Associate of Arts Degree
        • Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement
      • Aeronautics
        • Airframe Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement
        • Aviation Maintenance Technician Associate of Science Degree
        • Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement
        • Flight Operations and Management Associate of Science Degree
        • Flight Operations Certificate of Achievement
        • Flight Operations Certificate of Completion
        • Powerplant Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement
      • Anthropology
        • Anthropology Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Architecture and Environmental Design
        • 3D Modeling and Design Certificate of Achievement
        • Architecture and Environmental Design Associate of Science Degree
        • Building Information and 3D Modeling Certificate of Achievement
        • Building Information Management (BIM) Certificate of Achievement
      • Art
        • Art Associate of Arts Degree
        • Graphic Design Associate of Arts Degree
        • Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement
        • Studio Arts Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
        • Web and Multimedia Design Certificate of Achievement
      • Astronomy
        • Astronomy Associate of Science Degree
      • Automotive Collision and Repair
        • Advanced Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Associate of Science Degree
        • Advanced Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Certificate of Achievement
        • Automotive Interiors Certificate of Achievement
        • Automotive Interiors Certificate of Completion
        • Basic Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Associate of Science Degree
        • Basic Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Certificate of Achievement
        • Street Rod Construction Certificate of Achievement
        • Street Rod Construction Certificate of Completion
      • Automotive Technology
        • Automatic and Manual Transmission Associate of Science Degree
        • Automatic and Manual Transmission Certificate of Achievement
        • Automotive Clean Vehicle Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Automotive Clean Vehicle Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Automotive Engine Performance Associate of Science Degree
        • Automotive Engine Performance Certificate of Achievement
        • Automotive Preventative Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement
        • Automotive Technician Associate of Science Degree
        • Automotive Technician Certificate of Achievement
        • Automotive Wheel Alignment and Brakes Associate of Science Degree
        • Automotive Wheel Alignment and Brakes Certificate of Achievement
      • Biology
        • Biology Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Biology Associate of Science Degree
      • Business Administration
        • Business Administration 2.0 Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Business Administration Associate of Arts Degree
        • Business Administration Certificate of Achievement
        • Business Workplace Essential Skills Certificate of Completion
        • Career Essentials for the Business World Certificate of Completion
        • Entrepreneurship - General Certificate of Achievement
        • Entrepreneurship - Real Estate Certificate of Achievement
        • Entrepreneurship - Tax Certificate of Achievement
        • Leadership Certificate of Achievement
        • Practical Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion
        • Retail Management Certificate of Achievement
      • Chemistry
        • Chemistry Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Chemistry Associate of Science Degree
      • Child Development
        • Child and Adolescent Development Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
        • Child Development - Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
        • Child Development - Early Intervention and Inclusion Associate of Arts Degree
        • Child Development - Early Intervention and Inclusion Certificate of Achievement
        • Child Development - Family Child Care Provider Certificate of Achievement
        • Child Development - Infant and Toddler Certificate of Achievement
        • Child Development - Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement
        • Child Development - School Age Certificate of Achievement
        • Child Development - Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement
        • Child Development - Teacher Certificate of Achievement
        • Child Development Associate of Arts Degree
        • Early Childhood Education Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
      • Communication Studies
        • Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Computer Information Technology
        • Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement
        • Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Computing Certificate of Achievement
        • Android Application Security Support Specialist Certificate of Achievement
        • Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate of Career Preparation
        • CIT - Management Information Systems Associate of Science Degree
        • CIT - Management Information Systems Certificate of Achievement
        • CIT - Office Technology Associate of Arts Degree
        • Computer Network Support Specialist Certificate of Achievement
        • Computer Support Specialist Certificate of Achievement
        • Digital Forensics Certificate of Achievement
        • Information Security and Cyber Defense Certificate of Achievement
        • Information Systems and Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • iOS Application Security Support Specialist Certificate of Achievement
        • Medical Coding and Billing Certificate of Achievement
        • Office Technology Fundamentals Certificate of Completion
        • Web Application Security Support Specialist Certificate of Achievement
      • Computer Science
        • Computer Science Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Computer Science Associate of Science Degree
        • Computer Science Certificate of Achievement
      • Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
        • Baking Business Certificate of Achievement
        • Baking Certificate of Achievement
        • Hospitality Management Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Hospitality/Culinary Arts Associate of Arts Degree
        • Hospitality/Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement
        • Professional Baking and Management Associate of Arts Degree
        • Restaurant Service Certificate of Achievement
      • Dance
      • Economics
        • Economics Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Education
        • Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Education, Reading and Literacy
      • Electricity, Electronics, and Technical Calculations
        • Avionics Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Avionics Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Communication Engineering Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Communication Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Computer Engineering Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Computer Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Electric Power Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Electric Power Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Electronics Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Electronics Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • General Electrician Certificate of Achievement
        • Green Technician Certificate of Career Preparation
        • Industrial Automation Certificate of Achievement
        • Smart Systems Automation Technology Certificate of Completion
        • Zero Net Energy Certificate of Achievement
      • Engineering
      • English
        • English Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • English as a Second Language (ESL)
        • ESL Integrated Skills - Beginning Certificate of Competency
      • Environmental Science
        • Environmental Science Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Environmental Science Associate of Science Degree
      • Ethnic Studies
        • Social Justice Studies: Ethnic Studies Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Film, Television, and Media
        • Audio Broadcasting Certificate of Achievement
        • Audio Production Associate of Arts Degree
        • Film Associate of Arts Degree
        • Film, Television, and Electronic Media Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Historical Documentary Production Certificate of Achievement
        • Media Development Certificate of Achievement
        • Post-Production Certificate of Achievement
        • Production Certificate of Achievement
        • Social Media Field Production Certificate of Achievement
        • Social Media Narrative Production Certificate of Achievement
        • Social Media Studio Production Certificate of Achievement
        • Television Associate of Arts Degree
        • Video Broadcasting Certificate of Achievement
      • Foods and Nutrition
        • Dietetic Aide Certificate of Achievement
        • Dietetic Service Supervisor Certificate of Achievement
        • Nutrition and Dietetics Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
      • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
        • Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Achievement
      • Geography
        • Geography Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
        • Geography Associate of Science Degree
      • Geology
        • Geology Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
      • Global Studies
        • Global Studies Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refridgeration (HVAC/R)
        • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Associate of Science Degree
        • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement
        • Refrigeration Service Engineer Society (HVAC) Certificate of Achievement
      • Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology
        • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Orientation and Training Certificate of Achievement
        • Heavy/Medium Duty Clean Vehicle Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Heavy/Medium Duty Clean Vehicle Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Engine and Fuel Injection Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Engine and Fuel Injection Technology Certificate of Completion
        • Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology Certificate of Achievement
      • History
        • History Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Human Services
        • Addiction Studies Certificate of Achievement
        • Case Management in the Public Sector Certificate of Achievement
        • Human Services Associate of Arts Degree
        • Human Services Certificate of Achievement
        • Social Work and Human Services Assistant Certificate of Achievement
        • Social Work and Human Services Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Inspection Technology
        • Inspection Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Inspection Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Inspection Technology Certificate of Completion
      • Kinesiology and Health
        • Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement
        • Kinesiology Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
        • Kinesiology Associate of Arts Degree
        • Public Health Science Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
      • Learning Skills and Tutoring
      • Liberal Arts
        • Liberal Arts - Biological and Physical Sciences Associate of Arts Degree
        • Liberal Arts - Humanities and Fine Arts Associate of Arts Degree
        • Liberal Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate of Arts Degree
      • Library Technology
        • Library Technology Associate of Arts Degree
        • Library Technology Certificate of Achievement
      • Machinist Technology
        • Basic Machine Operator Certificate of Career Preparation
        • Computer Numerical Control: CAD/CAM Associate of Science Degree
        • Computer Numerical Control: CAD/CAM Certificate of Achievement
        • Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Operator - Certificate of Achievement
        • Industrial Maintenance Certificate of Achievement
        • Machinist Standard Associate of Science Degree
        • Machinist Standard Certificate of Achievement
        • Manual Lathe and Milling Machine Operator Certificate of Achievement
        • Tool & Die Associate of Science Degree
        • Tool & Die Certificate of Achievement
      • Mathematics
        • Mathematics Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
      • Modern Languages
        • Spanish Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Music
        • Music Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
        • Music Associate of Arts Degree
      • Nursing
        • Nursing Associate of Science Degree
      • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
      • Oceanography
      • Pharmacy Technology
        • Pharmacy Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Pharmacy Technology Certificate of Achievement
      • Philosophy/Religious Studies
        • Philosophy Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Physics
        • Physics Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
        • Physics Associate of Science Degree
      • Police Science
        • Basic Peace Officer Certificate of Achievement
      • Political Science
        • Political Science Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Psychiatric Technology
        • Psychiatric Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Psychiatric Technology Certificate of Achievement
      • Psychology
        • Psychology Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Real Estate
        • Real Estate Associate of Arts Degree
        • Real Estate Certificate of Achievement
      • Sociology
        • Social Justice, Advocacy, and Community Associate of Arts Degree
        • Sociology Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Student Development
      • Theatre Arts
        • Design and Technical Theatre Certificate of Achievement
        • Theatre Arts Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
      • Vocational Education
        • Job Readiness Skills Certificate of Completion
        • Workforce Literacy Skills Certificate of Completion
      • Water Supply Technology
        • Basic Waterworks Certificate of Completion
        • Wastewater Technology Certificate of Completion
        • Water Supply Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Water Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Water Use Specialist Certificate of Completion
      • Welding Technology
        • Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Certificate of Achievement
        • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate of Achievement
        • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate of Achivement
        • Pipe Welding Certificate of Achievement
        • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate of Achievement
        • Welding Inspection Technology Certificate of Achievement
        • Welding Job Readiness Certificate of Completion
        • Welding Technology Associate of Science Degree
        • Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement
      • Work Experience
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