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  • 2.00 Credits

    (formerly same course as NS 100/VN 100) 2 units 40 hours total (17.5 hours lecture/22.5 hours clinic) Advisory: Completion of BIOL 100 or BIOL 201, or BIOL 202, and Eligibility for ENGL 099, READ 099, and MATH 070. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in AH 101/AH 101CL. Optional course that introduces the aspiring nursing student to the role of the registered nurse and the licensed vocational nurse in both theory and clinical practice within the various settings in today's healthcare system. Students assess their own learning styles using a learning assessment tool and compare their abilities to those required in nursing. Basic nursing skills and the use of nursing theory and the nursing process are introduced. Written, verbal, and math skills are emphasized, along with the use of learning resources, study strategies and stress management. There is an introduction to critical thinking skills used in the care of patients. (AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099 and READ 099. An introduction to the field of criminal justice which includes the police, courts, attorneys, corrections, probation and parole, and alternatives to traditional punishment. The course takes a brief look at the evolution of law and the processes of its administration. The controversies over what causes criminal conduct are explored. [CAN AJ 2] (CSU, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099 and READ 099. An examination of criminal law, both substantive and procedural, as found in the various California State Codes and as interpreted by our courts. The course will cover the origin and development of law, including English Common Law, the U.S. and California Constitutions, California State statutes and Appellate Court decisions. The distinction between torts and crimes, felonies and misdemeanors, and venue and jurisdiction will be examined. Crimes against persons and property and crimes popularly deemed to be victimless will be discussed. [CAN AJ 4] (CSU, UC, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099 and READ 099. Thi s cour s e pr e s ent s the or igin, development, philosophy, and legal basis of evidence; types and ways of presenting evidence; judicial decisions and statutory rules of evidence governing the admissibility of testimony, writings, and material objects at motions and trial; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting searches and seizures and admissions and confessions. (CSU, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099 and READ 099. This course is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the concepts of criminal parole, probation and the corrections system. Students will examine these areas of criminal justice from a historical, theoretical, and practical viewpoint, to understand how these different types of convicted offender supervisions overlap. Students will also study the political and economic ramifications fo juvenile delinquents and their rights of Due Process. This will be discussed along with the special problems these offenders pose, including the issues of public safety and juvenile parole. (CSU, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099 and READ 099. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the specialized field of arson investigation. Emphasis will be placed on basic criminal investigative techniques and areas of importance to working arson investigators. The study of identifying and collecting physical evidence at arson scenes and the utilization of scientific laboratory analysis in connection with crime scene evidence will be examined. The development and procuring of criminal search warrants will be explored while gaining insight into the rules of evidence, basic criminal law and the tactics used during criminal prosecutions. (CSU, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of AJ 101 and Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 101, and Eligibility for MATH 070. An introduction to the field of crime analysis and its role in law enforcement, crime prevention and public safety. Topics will include the history and current functions of crime analysis, along with its changing roles and future applications. Students will explore each of the major types of crime analysis: administrative, strategic, tactical, and investigative. This class is intended for those students who wish to work in a nontraditional role in law enforcement and for sworn personnel who want to better understand how crime analysis can optimize their law enforcement efforts. (CSU, AVC)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of AJ 101 and Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 101. T h i s c o u r s e w i l l e x a m i n e t h e phenomenon known as terrorism. A historical perspective will trace its origin from at least the first century through present times. This course will study the ideologies and philosophies of terrorist groups on both an international as well as national scale. Identification of terrorist groups as well as terrorist tactics will be examined. Emphasis will be on exploring the law enforcement/intelligence methods used to prevent and respond to terroristrelated crimes. (CSU, AVC) grade in order to enroll in the next course. According to Title 5, Section 55200(d), a satisfactory grade is a grade of "A," "B,"C" or "P". Classes in which the Pass/Pass option is available are indicated with an asterisk (*) before the course title. See "Pass/No Pass Option" in the catalog forfull explanation.
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 unit 64 hours total Limitation on Enrollment: Students must provide certification of eligibility to possess firearms from Calif. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), and proof of health insurance. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099 and READ 099. This course is the first of four modules of reserve peace officer training and provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for limited reserve peace officer status and powers as defined by California Penal Code Section 832 and satisfies requirements established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Successful completion of this course allows the student to progress to the next module. The course will emphasize law of arrest, firearms, leadership, community policing, criminal law, search and seizure, report writing, presentation of evidence, use of force, preliminary investigation, arrest methods and defensive tactics, chemical agents and cultural diversity. (AVC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 units 98 hours total Limitation on Enrollment: Students must provide certification of eligibility to possess firearms from Calif. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), and proof of health insurance. Prerequisite: Completion of AJ 130A or concurrent enrollment. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 099 and READ 099. This course is the second of four modules of reserve peace officer training and completes the training necessary to qualify for Level III reserve peace officer status. This course satisfies the requirements established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Successful completion of this course allows the student to progress to the next module of training. The course will emphasize leadership, criminal justice system, criminal law, property crimes, crimes against persons, laws of arrest, search and seizure, investigative report writing, vehicle operations, use of force, crimes in progress, traffic enforcement, preliminary investigation, custody, arrest methods, first aid, firearms and chemical agents, information systems, and cultural diversity. (AVC)
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