CATALOG ADDENDUM The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Effective Date: 04/27/2015 Admissions Disclosure: Associate of Applied Science in Aviation: Concentration in Fixed Wing and Rotor California Applicants must review the Age Pairing Requirement specified by the Federal Aviation Administration prior to enrollment. Admissions Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Aviation: Concentrations in Fixed Wing or Rotor (Domestic Students) California The Aviation programs are restricted entry programs with managed enrollment. Applicant review for acceptance will be based on College’s requirements that include FAA requirements and/or other requirements set forth by a flight training partner. The College reserves the right to consider an applicant’s character, academic record, medical/behavioral assessment, and conduct in granting or denying admission to the Aviation program for the protection of the educational environment and overall safety of others. Unless specifically exempted from disclosure by law or court order, students, and applicants have a duty to immediately disclose any criminal convictions or charges for violent behavior, offenses against minors, and/or any offenses punishable as a felony at any time during the admissions or enrollment periods. In addition to the Admissions Requirements, all students must comply with the following minimum requirements for admission to the program:  Students in the program must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment.  Provide and maintain photo identification that meets one of the following: o Driver’s license, beginning January 1, 2016, the driver’s license must meet Federal REAL ID requirements; o U.S. government identification card; o U.S. Armed Forces’ identification card; or, o Valid, unexpired U.S. passport.  Provide documentation of meeting the First-Class Airman Medical Certificate requirements. The Certificate must be completed by a FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).  Applicant must successfully pass a criminal background check as administered by a third party vendor identified by Charter College.  Provide documentation to meet the following TSA Requirements: o All U.S. Citizens and Nationals are required to show proof of U.S. Citizenship or National status prior to the beginning of flight training.  Valid, unexpired U.S. passport;  Original or government-issued birth certificate of the U.S., American Samoa, or Swains Island AND a government-issued picture ID;  Original certificate of birth abroad with raised seal (Form FS-545 or DS-1350) AND a government-issued picture ID;  Original certificate of U.S. citizenship with raised seal (Form N-560 or N-561) or a Certificate of Repatriation (Form N-581) AND government-issued pictured ID; or,  Original U.S. Naturalization Certificate with raised seal (Form N-550 or N-570) AND a government-issued picture ID.  An initial down payment of $2500 is due at the time of application/enrollment into the College. This down payment will be applied towards the program tuition. An applicant will receive written notification on the status of their application. Applications are approved or denied on an applicant’s ability to meet all of the Admissions Requirements as evidenced by documentation. Admission to the program will not be granted until all requirements are satisfactorily met and documented. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 2 of 143 NOTE: ATB students may not enroll in the Aviation programs. Associate of Applied Science in Aviation: Concentrations in Fixed Wing or Rotor Information Flight Partners The Ground School and Flight Lab instruction courses of the program will be delivered by a Charter College approved flight partner. Charter College enters into written partner agreements for Ground School and Flight Lab instruction to be provided by a FAA Part 141 approved flight training school. Students enrolling in the program are expected to take courses with a Charter College approved flight partner in order to graduate. The College currently has an agreement with the following FAA Part 141 approved flight partners: Fixed Wing: 1. American Aviation Academy, 2035 N. Marshall Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020. Charter College will provide academic credit for courses taken at the approved flight partner on the same basis as if it provided the training itself. A combination of the credits taken at the College campus and with the flight partner will be used to determine enrollment statuses (full-time, half-time, etc.) each term. Charter College will award the degree upon completion of the program. At no time will students take more that 25% of the program credits from a flight partner. The flight partner is responsible and liable for maintaining the fleet of training aircraft. Advanced Academic Standing Proficiency Credit Students may not use proficiency credit for Aviation Ground School or Flight Lab courses. Aviation Ground School and Flight Lab Courses Charter College may accept transfer credit for prior ground and flight instruction. Credit may be awarded for ground and flight instruction for any FAA Certificates, including Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating, or Flight Instructor. An applicant with a FAA Certificate must provide a copy of the Certificate to the Program Manager to review for transfer credit toward ground and/or flight instruction course(s). Course Codes Area of Study AV: Aviation Undergraduate Programs The three (3) or four (4) numeric digits indicate the level of the course. Course numbers that are 100-level, 200-level, 1000-level, and 2000-level indicate lower division courses generally taken early in a program. Course numbers that are 300-level, 400-level, 3000-level and 4000-level indicate courses that are upper division courses than 100-level, 200-level and 1000-level courses and are generally taken later in a program. For the Aviation programs, ground school courses are typically 1000-level courses and the corresponding flight lab courses are 2000-level. Course Schedules and Registration The Aviation program requires Ground School and Flight Lab courses to be completed at an approved flight partner location for completion of academic requirements, student must adjust their schedule in order to fulfill this requirement within the designated timeframe. Additionally, Ground School and Flight Lab opportunities are only available during regular business hours of the flight partner and may include Sunday through Saturday hours. A flight partner may not observe or close during holidays or those identified by the College. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 3 of 143 Holidays and Weather Closures In addition to the Holiday and Weather Closures policy, the flight partner reserves the right to suspend or cancel class due to unsafe weather conditions that prevent the safe operation of aviation equipment. Students should anticipate making up the time before the end of the module. Financial Information Other than those disclosed at the time of enrollment, a student will not incur additional tuition costs because of the agreement with the flight partner. However, students who exceed the budgeted number of flight instruction hours included in the program, in order to obtain the FAA certification/rating, will incur an additional financial obligation. Additional financial obligations must be resolved by the student directly with the flight partner; this financial activity will not be recorded on the student’s account with the College. For financial aid purposes, Charter College will calculate awards, disburse aid, monitor satisfactory academic progress, and determine other student eligibility requirements based on the courses taken with the College and with the flight training partner. Cash Paying Students Students who opt to pay cash for any portion of their tuition, fees and books must make satisfactory payment arrangements. The Charter College Aviation payment options are available for those who prefer to pay in installments. Charter College offers cash payment plans without additional upfront fees. Students who are late may be subject to dismissal for non-payment. The first payment is due upon class start. Subsequent payments are due every five (5) weeks at the beginning of every module. Discounts and Scholarships Applicants and students enrolled in Aviation programs are not eligible to apply for Charter College discounts or Charter College scholarships. Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Institution California The transferability of credits you earn at Charter College is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree, diploma, or certificate you earn in a program of study is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits, degree, diploma, or certificate that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Charter College to determine if your credits, degree, diploma or certificate will transfer. The transferability of Ground School and Flight Lab hours completed at a FAA Part 141 flight partner to another flight school would be determined by the flight school and FAA regulations. Student Conduct during Flight Partner Experiences In addition to the Student Conduct policy, all students will abide by the safety standards and operational procedures, consistent with FAA requirements, while at the flight partner’s location and during flight partner experiences. The Aviation program involves the flying of aircraft which may present risk. Instruction is provided to students in techniques relative to reducing risks and ensuring the safety of everyone associated to any such risk; however, it is impossible to provide a guarantee against all risks. Safety instructions and detailed information, including proper flight preparations and procedures, are part of the course content. It is the responsibility of the student to follow safety instructions provided by the flight partner in conjunction with FAA requirements. Violation of these requirements may lead to dismissal from the College. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 4 of 143 Associate of Applied Science in Aviation: Concentration in Fixed Wing Delivery Method: Blended Modality Only Campus: Oxnard The Associate of Applied Science in Aviation: Concentration in Fixed Wing program provides students with the knowledge, technical skills, and practical training to seek entry-level employment in the field of commercial aviation. The courses enhance a student’s understanding of flight, safety, regulations, and awareness of the factors of flight. The flight lab portion will provide the flight hours necessary for a student to complete the program. In addition to attendance in all courses, students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equal about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of lecture. Graduates who choose to work as commercial airplane pilots or certified flight instructors must successfully pass knowledge exams for Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Instrument Rating, and Certified Flight Instructor Rating as regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be able to: 1. Apply knowledge in aviation to adapt to emerging aviation trends. 2. Analyze the role of aviation safety and human factors to the aviation industry. 3. Describe meteorology as it relates to aviation. 4. Demonstrate an understanding and the appropriate application of aeronautical principles, design characteristics, and operational limitations, for a variety of aircraft as it relates to the student's career goals. 5. Communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills. 6. Demonstrate proficiency in math computation for aviation and modern society. 7. Demonstrate effective skills in the use of computers and aviation related technology. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 5 of 143 Course Course Title Contact Quarter Code Hours Credit Hours Concentration Requirements AV1120 Ground School - Private Pilot - Fixed Wing**** 35 3.5 AV1130 Ground School - Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing**** 35 3.5 AV1140 Aviation Navigation 45 4.5 AV1150 Aircraft Systems and Components 45 4.5 AV1160 Ground School - Instrument Rating- Fixed Wing**** 30 3.0 AV1170 Aviation Safety and Human Factors 45 4.5 AV2225 Aerodynamics 45 4.5 AV2235 Aviation Law and Regulations 45 4.5 AV2245 Aviation Meteorology 45 4.5 AV2250 Ground School - Certified Flight Instructor - Fixed 40 4.0 Wing**** AV2265 Commercial Aviation 45 4.5 AV2275 Aviation Physiology 45 4.5 AV2285 Crew Resource Management 45 4.5 AV2910 Flight Lab - Private Pilot - Fixed Wing**** 20 1.0 AV2920 Flight Lab - Private Pilot - Fixed Wing**** 30 1.5 AV2930 Flight Lab - Instrument Rating - Fixed Wing**** 30 1.5 AV2940 Flight Lab - Instrument Rating - Fixed Wing**** 20 1.0 AV2950 Flight Lab - Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing**** 30 1.5 AV2960 Flight Lab - Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing**** 30 1.5 AV2970 Flight Lab - Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing**** 30 1.5 AV2980 Flight Lab - Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing**** 30 1.5 AV2990 Flight Lab - Certified Flight Instructor - Fixed Wing**** 30 1.5 BA1110 Business Fundamentals 45 4.5 Total 840 71.5 General Education Requirements GE2110 College Mathematics 50 4.5 GE2210 Environmental Science 55 4.5 GE2310 Written and Oral Communication Practices 45 4.5 GE2410 Ethical Principles Across Societies 45 4.5 GE2510 Introduction to Sociology 45 4.5 Total 240 22.5 Other Requirements SS1001 Student Success Strategies***** 45 4.5 SS1110 Technology Fundamentals***** 50 4.5 SS1210 Professional Success Strategies 45 4.5 Total 140 13.5 Grand Total 1220 107.5 ***** Students must complete this course prior to progressing in the program; extenuating circumstances must be approved by the Campus President. ****This course is facilitated at the flight partner location. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 6 of 143 AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None Provides aeronautical knowledge to pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. Aeronautical Information Manual, use of charts for navigation, radio communication, aviation weather, safety, aircraft systems and performance, weight and balance computations, aerodynamics, stall and spin awareness, aeronautical decision-making and preflight preparation are covered. AV1130 Ground School - Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing 3.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1160 Ground School - Instrument Rating- Fixed Wing, AV2930 Flight Lab – Instrument Rating - Fixed Wing, AV2940 Flight Lab – Instrument Rating - Fixed Wing Provides aeronautical knowledge to pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Exam. Consists of 35 classroom hours covering Federal Aviation Regulations, NTSB accident reporting requirements, aerodynamics, meteorology, safe and efficient operation of aircraft, weight and balance computations, performance charts and limitations, complex aircraft systems, maneuvers, and emergency operations. Also includes night and high altitude operations and complex flight maneuvers. AV1140 Aviation Navigation 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing or AV1125 Ground School – Private Pilot – Rotor This course will focus on the navigation systems including HSI, RMI, Loran, Doppler, VOR, NDB, and GPS. Students will learn about navigation theory, in-flight emergencies, electronic instrumentation, and advanced flight computing problems. Students will learn flight skills with the use of computer flight simulation applications. Additionally students will learn the radio navigation skills necessary for the instrument pilot. AV1150 Aircraft Systems and Components 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing or AV1125 Ground School – Private Pilot – Rotor A study of aircraft systems and components at the technical level. Areas of study include aircraft electrical, hydraulic, fuel, propeller, and auxiliary systems, including theory of operation, calculations, and related Federal Aviation Regulations. AV1160 Ground School - Instrument Rating – Fixed Wing 3.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School - Private Pilot - Fixed Wing, AV2910 Flight Lab - Private Pilot - Fixed Wing, AV2920 Flight Lab - Private Pilot - Fixed Wing An introduction to flight under IFR conditions. Course includes basic instrument flying, flight instruments, IFR charts and approach plate, IFR regulations and procedures, ATC clearances and IFR flight planning. Completion of the course will prepare the student for the Instrument Knowledge Exam. AV1170 Aviation Safety and Human Factors 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing or AV1125 Ground School – Private Pilot – Rotor This course is an in-depth study of aviation safety, including the causes and investigation practices of aircraft accidents, safety awareness in aviation systems management, and the development of aircraft accident prevention programs. The focus of this course is on the various human, mechanical, and environmental factors that impact aviation safety. AV2225 Aerodynamics 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing or AV1125 Ground School – Private Pilot – Rotor This course will provide the student a study of the physical principles of airplane aerodynamics, thereby fostering an appreciation of the factors affecting aircraft performance, stability and control, and special flight considerations experienced by commercial pilots. AV2235 Aviation Law and Regulations 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing or AV1125 Ground School – Private Pilot – Rotor This course provides a detailed study of the regulations and procedures common to the aviation industry as well as a survey of the legal environment and the standards of conduct required of professional pilots. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 7 of 143 AV2245 Aviation Meteorology 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing or AV1125 Ground School – Private Pilot – Rotor This course introduces the environmental factors that are critical to safe flight operations. Students will be introduced to thermal patterns, horizontal and vertical motion, moisture clouds, precipitation, air masses, fronts, cyclones, thunderstorms and aviation hazards. Additionally, information about meteorological flight planning, use of weather information systems, and reports and charts used for aviation weather reporting and forecasting will be covered. AV2250 Ground School – Certified Flight Instructor – Fixed Wing 4.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1130 Ground School – Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing, AV2950 Flight Lab – Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing, AV2960 Flight Lab – Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing, AV2970 Flight Lab – Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing, AV2980 Flight Lab – Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing Consists of studying the learning process, elements of effective teaching, student evaluation and testing, course development, lesson planning and classroom training techniques. AV2265 Commercial Aviation 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None A general survey of the field of aviation business. The course will include a historical overview of the development of aviation and will survey various aspects of the airline industry such as regulation, the organization and management of aviation businesses (particularly airlines), airline marketing, airfreight and modes of competition in the airline and aircraft industry. AV2275 Aviation Physiology 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing or AV1125 Ground School – Private Pilot – Rotor This course explores aero- medical information. Topics include causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of flight environment disorders. Altitude effects, spatial disorientation, body heat imbalance, visual anomalies, and psychological factors are included as they relate to pilot performance and survival effectiveness. AV2285 Crew Resource Management 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing or AV1125 Ground School – Private Pilot – Rotor This course is designed to develop a detailed understanding of the organizational behavior, interpersonal relationships skills, and other critical behavioral dynamics of professional flight crews. The history of Crew Resource Management, concepts of communication processes, problem solving, group dynamics, workload management, and situational awareness will be investigated. Aircraft incidents and accidents related to the evolution of Crew Resource Management training programs and FAA regulations will be analyzed. Intrapersonal and psychomotor skills will be addressed as they relate to safe, legal, and efficient flight operations. AV2910 Flight Lab – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing 1.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School - Private Pilot – Fixed Wing Students must complete 20 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College. AV2920 Flight Lab – Private Pilot – Fixed Wing 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1120 Ground School - Private Pilot – Fixed Wing Students must complete 30 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College. AV2930 Flight Lab – Instrument Rating– Fixed Wing 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1160 Ground School – Instrument Rating – Fixed Wing Students must complete 30 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 8 of 143 AV2940 Flight Lab – Instrument Rating – Fixed Wing 1.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1160 Ground School – Instrument Rating – Fixed Wing Students must complete 20 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College. AV2950 Flight Lab – Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1130 Ground School - Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing Students must complete 30 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College. AV2960 Flight Lab – Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1130 Ground School - Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing Students must complete 30 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College AV2970 Flight Lab – Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1130 Ground School - Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing Students must complete 30 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College. AV2980 Flight Lab – Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV1130 Ground School - Commercial Pilot – Fixed Wing Students must complete 30 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College. AV2990 Flight Lab – Certified Flight Instructor – Fixed Wing 1.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: AV2250 Ground School – Certified Flight Instructor – Fixed Wing Students must complete 30 of the 250 hour requirement of dual and solo flight time for fixed wing training to secure their Private Pilot’s license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot’s license and Certified Flight Instructor Rating. All flight time will be provided by a participating flight partner who has partnered with Charter College. BA1110 Business Fundamentals 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisites: None This course provides an introduction to the core functional areas of business. Students are exposed to common business language, as well as, introductory theories in employee motivation, leadership, economics, and strategic planning. This course also provides an introduction to the accounting cycle, the marketing mix, and financial management. GE2110 College Mathematics 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None This is a college mathematics course with an emphasis on mathematical reasoning as well as formula manipulation. The course begins with an extensive review of basic mathematics, including fractions and decimals, and progresses to solving algebraic equations. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 9 of 143 GE2210 Environmental Science 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None This laboratory course offers an introduction to environmental science. Environmental science focuses on understanding environmental problems and creating reasonable solutions. Principles of ecology will be presented and ecosystems examined, with accompanying regional, national, and global environmental challenges explored. An overview of major environmental challenges will be presented, accompanied by current and proposed principles and methods of environmental management. Sustainability as an environmental concept and necessity will be emphasized. Students will develop skills to analyze past and current crises and their causes as well as potential solutions. GE2310 Written and Oral Communication Practices 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None This course is designed to improve the student’s reading, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. Writing as a process is presented, and includes the theory and practice of writing effective paragraphs and essays. Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph development are reviewed and APA publication format taught and required for all researched writing. Emailing, texting, and social network communications will be discussed as applicable forms of communication. Public speaking skills will also be emphasized including topic selection, research, outlining, and basic speech writing and delivery. Students will be encouraged to engage in critical thinking skills as they choose and research pertinent topics for both written and spoken delivery, and explore the application of effective writing and speaking to academic, work, and social environments. GE2410 Ethical Principles Across Societies 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None This course provides an introduction to ethics across multiple societal perspectives. Topics include the role of ethics in philosophical thinking, dominant and alternative approaches to ethical reasoning, the critical thinking process, and current ethical issues facing a plurality of cultures. GE2510 Introduction to Sociology 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None This course surveys major sociological perspectives, theories, methods, and ideas and provides an overview of sociology and how it applies to everyday life. Major theoretical theories and concepts are presented, including social imagination, culture and its components, social change, social structure, social institutions, social class, and media influence among others. SS1001 Student Success Strategies 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None This course presents critical thinking strategies necessary for personal and academic success. Discussions will include ethical reasoning, assumptions, and errors in reasoning. Additionally, students will be introduced to critical thinking in research, mindful problem-solving and decision-making, and personal identification of learning style. SS1110 Technology Fundamentals 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to personal computer systems using Microsoft Windows and its applications, such as desktop features, search capabilities, and file management. The course also introduces students to creating, editing and formatting documents and spreadsheets, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. SS1210 Professional Success Strategies 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None This course is designed to prepare students for career success through a focus on professionalism. The course will emphasize the development of work and human resource skills and professional ethics. Students will learn how to portray professionalism in behavior, presentation, dress, and work ethic, and will also study the professional standards of their chosen industry. The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 10 of 143